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MINUTES OF THE R~GULAR SESSION OF MARCH 7,1989, Cont.
Councilmember McCulloch commended Mr Hildt and staff for the work
done on the Development Guide which was echoed by othE!r
Councilmembers.
Mr Hildt announced that the parking and access plan for the Senior
Community Center has been agreed upon by all parties. The next
step is to finish the construction drawings which is being done
through the county. Some additional work is to be done on a formal
agreement with the Seniors on actually managing their space, but
the project is going on well. There will be a formal scheduling
policy worked out with the Seniors and the County to be sure that
the space on the upper floor will be used as intended.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meetinq
adjourned at 11:07 PM.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 21, 1989
The city Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this twenty-first day of March, 1989, at 7:30 PM, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding.
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ROLL CALL
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Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen
Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch and
Norma Owsley. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove,
Executive Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt and Assistant Planner
Kevin O'Neill.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO 2147
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HEALTH, SANITATION AND
THE ENVIRONMENT; PROHIBITING THE USE OF
POLYSTYRENE FOAM CONTAINERS FOR FOOD PACKAGING;
AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE PORT
TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mayor Shirley explained that this public hearing was continued
until this meeting in order for more people to comment on the
ordinance. He then re-opened the hearing to the public. Sheila
Westerman, Jack Westerman and Linda Atkins were all recognized
individually and spoke in support of the ordinance, congratulating
the Council for their forward thinking, the reduction of waste in
landfills, litter problems and questioning why egg cartons and meat
trays were not included. Mayor Shirley explained that the
ordinance is limited to polystyrene hot food containers because
they seem to be the highest waste producers and they are used for
the shortest period of time. The Council may take up the issue of
egg containers and meat trays later. Mayor Shirley also read part
of ESHB-1671, a Recycling Bill in the State Legislature, that will
not allow any local or regional subdivision of the State to have
~þe authority to ban any type of packaging unless the authority is
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specifically granted and will give exclusive authority to impose
such bans to the state Legislature as of July 1, 1989. Mayor
Shirley then closed the hearing to the pub1ic and turned to the
Council for disposition. After discussion of adding egg cartons
and meat trays with a longer effective date for them, the
Environmental Checklist for the ordinance was discussed.
Councilmember Kenna reported that the Legislative/Environmental
Commi ttee has discussed this and has talked wi th thE~ State who
concurred that this is a "non-project" that does not neE!d a waiting
period for the passage of the ordinance. Councilmember Kenna made
a motion that the Council make a negative declaration of non-
significance for the Environmental Checklist for this ordinance
deleting the sentence that says "There are no current plans to
expand or otherwise amend the ordinance" which was ::;econded by
Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr
Grove read the ordinance by title and stated that this constitutes
the second reading. councilmember Kenna made a motion that the
second reading be considered the third and the third be by title
only which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed
unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by
title. councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt
Ordinance No 2147 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and
passed unanimously by roll call vote. Mayor Shirley announced that
a letter will be sent to the county Commissioners on be!half of the
Council to encourage them to pass similar legislation.
Councilmember Clise questioned the procedure needed 1:0 add meat
trays and egg cartons to the ordinance. Mayor Shirley stated that
work can be done to prepare this ordinance by staff and then it can
be brought back to the council for approval.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tom Riley was recognized and introduced himself as a new citizen
in the City, residing in Seaview Estates, and expressed concern for
the poor condition of Cook Avenue.
Dorothy Callaway was recognized and stated- that she was here to
protest the vacation of Jefferson Street between Cass and Walker
Streets. She stated that it was unlawful to vacate a t,wo-way City
street open to the public, and turn it over to the County as a
County road when it must still be open to two-way traffic. She
also stated that the City Attorney advised that he didn't think it
was in order, but the Council had vacated the street anyway; the
application had been filed in September, 1988, and should have been
acted on within a three month period of time.
Doug Lamy was recognized and thanked Michael Hildt and Kevin
O'Neill and anybody else associated with it, for their help in thè
removal of an illegally erected sign next to the Bayview
Restaurant.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of the minutes of March 7,
reading.
1989,
as wri t1:en without
Setting Hearings:
Conditional Use Permit No 8901-03-Santilli - on 4-4-89
Conditional Use Permit No 8812-03-Discovery View Associates
- on 4-18-89
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Approval of Appointments:
Name
Scott Walker
Mary Griep
Pete Kaiser
Steve Hayden
Mary Lou Sanelli
Board/Commission
Park Board
Park Board
Park Board
Park Board
Arts Commission
End of Term
1-1-92
1-1-90
1-1-92
1-1-92
2-1-91
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RESOLUTION NO 89-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND, AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
Charles Rawlins has agreed to construct an eight-inch sewer line
in Redwood Street from T Street to U Street within the City of Port
Townsend. '
Communications:
An Environmental Checklist for Mary and Frank Norwood for the
Norwood Short Plat dated February 23,1989, was copied for Council
March 9, 1989, and referred to the Legislative/Environmental
Committee.
A letter from C Haase, Port Townsend Sails, dated March 3, 1989,
stating her support for the ban on polystyrene and including an
article from a Greenpeace periodical discussing the environmental
concern for dioxins was copied for Council and referred to
Unfinished Business; Ordinance No 2147.
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A letter from Cheryl Van Dyke, Executive Secretary of the Port
Townsend Chamber of Commerce, dated March 9,1989, suggesting that
a parking space at the corner of Quincy and Washington Streets be
designated as" Legal Parking for Small Cars Only" because of the
traffic hazard caused by large vehicles parking at the intersection
was copied for Council and referred to the Public Works Director.
A letter from Donald J Bales, Environmental Review section,
Department of Ecology, dated March 10, 1989, commenting on the
determination of nonsignificance for the construction of the James
G Swan Hotel by Douglas and Nancy Lamy was copied for Council and
referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda.
A letter from Jule Klotter supporting the ban on styrofoam
packaging, dated March 12, 1989, was copied for Council and
referred to Unfinished Business.
An environmental checklist for the enactment of an ordinance
prohibiting use of polystyrene foam packaging in service or
packaging of prepared food, dated March 14, 1989, was copied for
Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
Comprehensive Water System Plan. Mr stricklin introduced David A
Jochim, P~, Cß2M Hill, who gave a brief overview of the draft
dated March 17,1989, of the Comprehensive Water System Plan. He
asked Council to review the plan and give any comments to Mr
stricklin to be forwarded to CH2M Hill. He stated that a copy of
the document will be presented to the state Department of Social
and Health Services for their review and comments. He explained
that the plan discusses the existing water requirements,
projections for future water demands and improvements for the next
five and ten years, documents the existing water supply, reviews
existing water quality records and potential impacts of recent
regulatory changes, describes and inventories the existing water
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system, assesses the capability of the current water system to meet
existing and projected future demands and develope a phased capital
improvement plan that addresses system def iciencies and future
needs. The content of the plan is prescribed by Stat,e law. The
most important single item that is going to affect the City is the
requirement for mandatory filtration of surface wat~:!r sources.
There is criteria for an exemption to the surface water treatment
rule in the 1986 amendments to the State Drinking Water Act. Since
they are still being formulated, they are tentative, but it would
have to be demonstrated that the source water quality meets all
the criteria, the water systems meets site specific crit:eria, meets
disinfection criteria, and the most difficult, to demonstrate that
the City has absolute control of activities within the watershed~
It is recommended that a detailed rate study be done between 1990
and 1991 in order to fund needed improvements. Councilmember
McCulloch reported that the water/Sewer Committee had met and
recommended that the Councilmembers study the plan and that it be
brought up at the next meeting for comment. Mayor Shirley noted
that if the exemption is not allowed, the filtration plant would
exceed the cost of the secondary sewer treatment plant at five
million dollars. Councilmember Kenna questioned the availability
of water to the city if there should be an break in the main
transmission line south of Four Corners. Mr Jochim explained that
the wells in tri-city area would probably serve the tri-area and
the reservoir in Port Townsend contains about two day::; supply of
water for the City.
PUBLIC HEARING
Conditional Use Permit Application No 8901-02 -Lamy. Mr O'Neill
reviewed the findings, conclusions and conditions of the Planning
Commission for the Conditional Use Permit and the findings and
conditions for the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
Application SDP89-0002. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the
public. Doug Lamy was recognized and spoke in favor of the
application. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley
closed the hearing to the public and turned to the Council for
disposition. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that 'the Council
adopt the following findings, conclusions and conditions and grant
the conditional use permit which was seconded by Councilmember
Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Findings:
1.
The applicants propose to construct a seven-unit motel
building as an expansion of the James Swan Motel, a tourist
motel operated by the applicants. The subject property is
located at the northeast corner of Water and Monroe Streets
in the C-III zoning district. A motel is permitted as a
conditional use in the C-III zone.
2.
The applicants have previously received two conditional use
permits for the existing motel. On February 2,1988, the City
Council granted a conditional use permit to the applicants to
establish a motel use on the site with four cabins and a
resident manager's office. A second conditional use permit
was granted by the City Council to the applicant:s in July,
1988, for the conversion of a small office building located
adjacent to the cabins into a motel suite. Therefore, the
existing motel presently consists of four cabins, a three
bedroom suite, and a resident manager's office.
3.
The applicants propose to construct a three-story building at
the northeast corner of the subject property. The applicants
propose that the building would have four guest rooms on the
first floor, two suites on the second floor, and one penthouse
on the third floor, for a total of seven additional guest
uni ts. The height of the building as currently proposed would
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be 48 feet. The zoning code restricts building height in the
C-III zoning district to 50 feet (Section 17.20.010, Port
Townsend Municipal Code).
4.
The subject property is surrounded on all sides by commercial
development. A restaurant is located to the east, a small-
scale commercial office building to the north, the American
Legion Hall is located across Monroe Street to the west, and
the Thomas oil Company is across Water street to the south.
Ingress and egress to and from the site is presently provided
by a driveway from Monroe street, which serves the manager's
office and suite, and four driveways from Water Street which
serve the four cabins. The applicants propose to provide
ingress to the site from the driveway on Monroe Street and
egress from the eastern-most driveway on Water Street. The
remaining three driveways on Water street are shown as parking
areas on the applicants' site plan.
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6.
The Planning Commission and City Council added a condition to
the original conditional use permit granted to the applicants
that one off-street parking space would be retained for each
motel unit and for the resident motel office. This resulted
in an off-street parking requirement of five spaces. A
further condition was added to the applicants' second
conditional use permit requiring two off-street parking spaces
to be provided for the suite. Therefore, the applicants I
current parking requirement is seven off-street parking
spaces. Four on-street parking spaces are presently available
on Water Street abutting the subject property, while four
additional on-street spaces are available on Monroe Street.
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The applicants propose seven additional guest units in the new
building. Section 17.28.080 of the Port Townsend Municipal
Code requires 1 off-street parking space to be provided for
each guest unit for a motel. section 17.28.100 states that
for uses within the Downtown Parking District, the parking
requirements in sections 17.28.080 are reduced to seventy-five
percent of the requirements which would otherwise apply. This
reduction, as applied to the proposed building, would result
in an off-street parking requirement of 5 spaces for the
proposed expansion. section 17.28.100 further states that
uses within the Downtown Parking District which are
established in a proposed building the design of which is
found by the Historic Preservation commission to contribute
to the Port Townsend Historic District, the parking
requirements listed in section 17.28.080 are reduced to forty-
five percent of the requirements which would otherwise apply.
The applicants have stated that they intend to apply to the
Historic Preservation commission for this finding. Such a
reduction placed on the applicants' proposed building would
result in an off-street parking requirement of 3 spaces for
the proposed expansion.
8.
The subject property is wi thin 200 feet of a shoreline of
statewide significance, and thus requires a shoreline
substantial development permit pursuant to the Jefferson
County-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program. The
applicant has applied for a shoreline development permit, a
public hearing on which will be held by the Jefferson county-
Port Townsend Shoreline Management Advisory Commission on
March 15, 1989.
At its meeting of February 21,1989, the City Council issued
a mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for the
project after review of the environmental checklist submitted
by the applicant pursuant to the Washington State
Environmental Policy Act. The mitigating conditions added to
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the DNS by Council direct the applicant to submit storm
drainage plans to the City Public Works Director and submit
a parking plan which conforms to the requirements and
specifications of the Port Townsend, Municipal Code. A-
mi tigating conditions was also added which statE~s that the
proposed structure is not likely to obstruct the views of a
substantial number of neighboring residences and properties,
but that final Council determination on building height would
be deferred pending a public hearing conduct:ed by the
Jefferson County/Port Townsend Shoreline Advisory Commission.
10.
Washington state law (RCW 70.62) provides regulations for
transient accommodations having three or more uni ts.
Transient accommodations must meet regulations established by
the Washington State Board of Health, the Washington state
Department of Social and Health Services, and the State Fire
Marshall.
Conclusions:
1.
The proposed motel use of the subject building will not
endanger the public health or safety, nor will a nuisance be
created.
2.
The proposed use will be required to meet all of the
conditions and specifications set forth in the C-III zone in
which the property is located.
The proposed use will not be injurious or detrimental to
adjoining or abutting property.
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4.
The site is zoned C-III and is surrounded by commercial
development. The commercial development policies in the
Comprehensive Plan state that "commercial development should
be located in areas where a reasonable demand can be expected
for community oriented needs or to provide tourist-oriented
services" and that "Development of Port Townsenc:i' s visitor
services potential should be encouraged". Therefore, the
location and character of the use will be in harmony with the
area in which it is located and will be in general conformity
with the Comprehensive Plan.
In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions,
the City Council grants the above referenced application as
conditioned.
Conditions:
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Should the Historic Preservation commission find that the
design of the applicants' proposed building contributes to the
Port Townsend Historic District, the parking requirements for
the proposed used expansion shall be 3 off-str':!et parking
spaces, resulting in a total parking requirement of 10 off-
street parking spaces for the subject property. If the
Historic Preservation Commission does not make this finding,
the parking requirement for the proposed use expansion shall
be 5 off-street parking spaces, resulting in a total
requirement of 12 off-street parking spaces.
The applicants shall submit a parking plan which conforms to
the requirements and specifications of Chapter 1'7.28 of the
Port Townsend Municipal Code.
All required conditions and specifications of the C-III zoning
district and the Shoreline Management Master Prog:r'am shall be
met.
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It is understood that the Uniform Building Code and Uniform
Fire Code apply and must be met prior to occupancy.
If a building permit or occupancy permit is not obtained for
the proposed project, designed in accordance with the plans
dated December 6,1988, as presented to City Council, for the
subject property within one year from the date of thee board's
decision" the Conditional Use Permit shall be cancelled and
automatically become null and void.
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6.
The applicants shall comply with all applicable requirements
of the State of washington relating to transient
accommodations.
Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Council approve the
following findings and conclusions of Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit Application SDP89-0002 which was seconded by
Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Findings:
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4.
8.
The Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master
Program requires that a shoreline substantial development
permit be issued by the City of Port Townsend for development
of the proposal. The following sections of the program apply
in the review of the proposal; 1.20. "Purposes"; 4 .105, "Urban
Designation" ; 4.202. "Secondary Use" ; 5.140, "Parking
Facilities"; 5.50, "Commercial Development"; 5.200,
"Utilities".
2.
The proposal has been administratively classified as a
secondary use in an urban designation by criteria established
in the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master
Program.
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The proposal is a non-water dependent commercial development.
In reviewing the proposal under the State Environmental
Policy Act, the Port Townsend City Council noted the
following: "It does not appear that the proposed building
will create a view obstruction for a substantial number of
adjacent residences and properties. Final City Council
determination on building height shall be deferred until a
public hearing is conducted by the Jefferson-Port Townsend
Shoreline Management Advisory Commission."
5.
Notice of the application was made by publishing legal notices
in the February 1 and 8,1989, editions of the Port Townsend-
Jefferson County Leader, and notifying by mail immediate
adjacent property owners.
6.
The proposal has been reviewed according to the Washington
State Environmental Policy Act by the City of Port Townsend
as lead agency. The city has issued a determination of non-
significance for the proposal on February 21, 1989. The
determination states that the anticipated environmental
impacts were adequately addressed in the environmental
checklist and the preparation of an environmental impact
statement was not necessary.
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7.
The following additional permits are required for development
of the proposal:
a.
City of Port Townsend Building Permit.
Notice of the public hearing scheduled for March 15,1989, was
made by publishing a legal notice in the Port Townsend-
Jefferson County Leader and notifying by mail immediately
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adjacent property owners.
Jefferson-Port Townsend
Commission.
The public hearing is held by the
Shoreline Managemen1t Advisory
9.
An inspection of the site was made on March 10, 1989, by
members of the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management
Advisory Commission and a representative of th<e Jefferson
County Planning and Building Department.
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Conditions:
1.
Prior to construction, the proponent shall submit a parking
plan which meets all requirements and specifications of the
Port Townsend Municipal Code.
2.
Prior to construction, a storm drainage plan shall be
submitted to and approved by the city Public Works Director.
3.
Exterior lighting shall be hooded, beamed, or directed so as
not to cause glare on adjacent properties.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance. Councilmember Owsley set a Finance Committee meeting for
March 27, 1989, at 5:00 PM at City Hall to meet with the Library
Board.
Street/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones set a Committee
meeting for March 28, 1989, at 5:00 PM at City Hall to discuss
walkways and carriage licenses.
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Legislati ve/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna set a Committee
meeting for April 3, 1989, at 5:00 PM at Mrs Hickenbottom's
school/day care center to discuss the problems conc:erning the
renewal of her Conditional Use Permit.
Water/Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch confirmed that there is a
Committee meeting set for March 29,1989, at 5:00 PM at City Hall.
Councilmember McCulloch reported that the Committee had met with
the Cape George Sewer District and discussed a contract for
wastewater treatment and disposal. Revisions will be made and the
contract will be discussed at the March 29th meeting.
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Mayor be authorized
to negotiate a contract with the Soil Conservation Service to
install and maintain a Snotel system in the watershed for the City
of Port Townsend with an appropriation of $2,500.00 which was
seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
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Animal Control Vehicle. Mayor Shirley reported that 1:he vehicle
needed extensive repairs which have already been done and that the
Council will pay half the cost. Councilmember Camfield made a
motion that an emergency appropriation be prepared in the amount
of $1,000.00 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Special Recycling Bags. Mayor Shirley announced that thl3 recycling
organization of the County would like to purchase special
biodegradable recycling bags for curbside collection in the City
and County with logos from each. Councilmember McCulloch made a
motion that an appropriation of $2,000.00 be made in t:he garbage
budget for these bags which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
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Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that
the Council make a mitigated declaration of non-significance for
the proposed subdivision of Mary and Frank Norwood which was
seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice
vote. The mitigating measures are as follows:
1.
The proponent is proposing that approximately 28,000 square
feet of impervious surfaces would be generated by the proposed
subdivision and subsequent building construction. The site
slopes toward a bluff overlooking Port Townsend Bay which is
designated as an environmentally sensitive area. Therefore,
a final storm drainage plan for the proposal must be prepared
by a licensed civil engineer, and submitted to and approved
by the City Public Works Director.
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2.
A portion of the proposed project is located within 200 feet
of Port Townsend Bay, a shoreline of statewide significance.
Therefore, the project is subject to the provisions of the
Jefferson County /Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master
Program. This includes, but is not limited to, those
provisions pertaining to residential development (including
bluff setbacks), transportation facilities, and utilities.
The applicant shall work with the washington State Department
of Transportation with regard to preventing left hand turns
to Wilson Street from Sims Way by use of center lane curbing;
preventing left-hand turns on Sims Way from Wilson street; and
providing acceleration and deceleration lanes on Sims Way.
3.
The applicant shall develop the portion of Wilson Street south
of Sims Way to City of Port Townsend design standards.
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Out-of-state travel authorization. Councilmember Owsley made a
motion to authorize out of state travel for Mayor Shirley and Mr
Hildt to attend the Rocky Mountain Program Management Training
session in vail, Colorado, August 3 - 6, 1989, and for Mr Hildt to
attend a conference on Effective zoning Administration Techniques,
Professional Development Program in Zoning Administration,
University of Wisconsin in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 12 -
14,1989, which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO 89-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR
THE INCURRENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PROVIDING A PORTION OF THE COST OF
ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, ENLARGING, IMPROVING,
AND/OR EXTENDING ITS BALLOON HANGER AT FORT
WORDEN FACILITY TO SERVE AN AREA LAWFULLY
WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION TO SERVE.
Mr Grove explained the resolution. Mayor Shirley stated that
Jefferson County has signed their commitment. Councilmember Clise
made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 89-20 which was
seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
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COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
Legislative/Environmental Committee. Councilmember Kenna set a
meeting of the Committee for April 4,1989, at 7:00 PM, to discuss
the Environmental Checklist for the expansion of the Presbyterian
Church.
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Councilmember McCulloch announced that the Jefferson County Land
Trust is well under way and they are in the process of filing their
articles of incorporation. A public meeting is plann43d for April
10, 1989, in City Hall at 7: 30 PM, which will include a slide
presentation by Celia Parrot of the Hood Canal Land Trust.
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Councilmember McCulloch also reported that an organization called
Successful Communities has grants available up to $5,000.00, and
that a grant application has been made for funds to set up the
Jefferson County Land Trust as well as development of a pedestrian
and bikeway plan as these are both goals of the GatewalY Project.
The application was mailed March 15,1989, and the results will be
known by May 1, 1989.
Mayor Shirley reported that he has a meeting on March ¿:4, 1989, at
2:00 PM, to discuss the acquisition of property from the! MacFarlane
Estate to move Cook Avenue.
The traffic problem at Washington and Quincy Streets 'was briefly
discussed. Another problem area is in front of the "time sign" in
front of US Bank coming on to Water Street.
Councilmember Clise reported that he has spoken with Jim Humphreys
who would be interested in selecting rhododendrons to be planted
at the City Entrance sign. Mayor shirley stated he ~iOuld speak
with Steve Corra of the Park Department and have him contact Mr
Humphreys.
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Councilmember Clise asked the status of the questionnaire he
requested the Police Department to complete regarding workers
training. Councilmembers Chang and McCulloch stated thl:!y would be
interested in seeing it as well.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared 1:he meeting
adjourned at 9:14 PM.
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ADDENDUM TO THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 21, 1989
The following was inadvertently omitted from the minutes on page
144 as part of the Consent Agenda:
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
Current Expense
Street
Parks
Emergency Medical Services
Federal Shared Revenue
Water-Sewer
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension & Relief
Total
$ 13,135.91
4,281.35
466.75
1,272.46
22,887.60
3,494.97
48,264.77
138.07
$ 93,941.88
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 4, 1989
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this fourth day of April, 1989, at 7:30 PM, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding.
ROLL CALL
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Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen
Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Julie McCulloch and Norma OWsley.
Councilmember Kenn~ arrived at 8:45 PM. Also present were Public
Works Director Ted ~Stricklin, Deputy City Treasurer Vera Franz,
City Attorney Keith Harper, Assistant Planner Kevin O'Neill and
Executive Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt.
Proclamation. Mayor Shirley presented Bonnie Highfield of
Jefferson General Hospital Lab and Don Pruitt of the Port Townsend
Medical Clinic Lab with a proclamation proclaiming the week of
April 9 through 15,1989, as Medical Lab Week.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Margaret A Lee, ~256 Lawrence street, was recognized and read her
letter to the Council stating that the Carnegie Library Expansion
in Port Townsend is against section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act because the house adjacent to the library, which
the City recently purchased to provide parking space for the
library, may be adversely affected. She suggested publication of
plans and drawings for the use of the property in the Port Townsend
Leader prior to public meetings. She stated that the destruction
of this historic home would be the worst possible solution, totally
unbefitting a National Historic District.
I
Ruth Hickenbottom was recognized and gave a presentation of the
problems associated with the renewal of her Conditional Use Permit
for the operation of her school/day care center. She requested
that a post that is in the right-of-way be moved to the property
line and authorization from the Council to gravel a portion of 32nd
street and to re-open Hancock Street. She suggested that the
Police issue citations to control spe~ing traffic.