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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/1989 271 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 5,1989 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of September, 1989, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S. Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL I 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, City Attorney Keith Harper, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt, and Assistant Planner Kevin O'Neill. PUBLIC COMMENTS Charles Wallin was recognized and complained that t:he audience should have an opportunity to address the council anytime during the meeting. He asked if Councilmembers Kenna or Jones would care to comment on the setback requirements of the Inn Deering. Councilmember Kenna stated he would not at this time. He asked for a response to his letter listed on the consent agenda for this meeting for information only. Madge Wallin was recognized and complained that their name was mentioned by three different people during the last council meeting and alleged that their freedom of speech was violated 'when she was not allowed to speak. I Carolyn Niemeyer was recognized and requested approval for the use of city funds to attend an institute in Ellensburg on Economic Development representing the city. She explained that the cost will be $495.00. She requested that the balance of thl:! Centennial Budget in the Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Fund be used for the installation of white lighting and Christmas Banners downtown. Mayor Shirley explained that the money for the institute is in the Mayor/Council budget and requested that a motion be made authorizing Carolyn to represent the city at the institute. He indicated a motion would also be in order allocating the Centennial funds for the mainstreet project. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and, after a brief discussion, passed unanimously by voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the follQwing on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes of August 15, 1989, as writ:ten without reading. Approval of the following bills and claims: I Current Expense Street Library Library Renovation Park Arterial Street Hotel-Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief $47,388.47 985.13 3,433.52 4,006.05 580.09 28,291.85 19,137.06 24.74 16,228.81 2,259.68 59.85 TOTAL $122,395.25 Approval of the appointment of Michael Gilman to the Parks Board. 272 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 5,1989, Cont. RESOLUTION NO. 89-67 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ON A PETITION FOR VACATION OF STREET. This resolution set the hearing for Street Vacation Application No. 8905-01 from Larry Lammer, et.al. for 7:45 PM on October 3, 1989. I Channelling Communications: The council received an Environmental Checklist dated July 27, 1989, from Ted and Robin Shoulberg on the proposed construction of 14, 3-bedroom units at 19th and Hancock. This was referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. The council received an Environmental Checklist dated August 4, 1989, from Bob Little on the proposal to construct four buildings adjacent to the boat haven. This was referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated August 8,1989, from the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council requesting that the appròpriate $5,500 to support mental health services for the balance of 1989. This was referred to the Finance Committee. A letter dated August 15,1989, from R. Marie Zimmermann, Library Services and Construction Act Administrator for the Library Planning and Development Division of the Washington State Library to David Grove was copied for the council requesting copies of minutes and tape recordings of the city council hearings on the Pink House be sent to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. I A letter dated August 16,1989, from Kevin O'Neill to Jack Zaccardo was copied for the council advising him that the city council has delayed action on the environmental checklist submitted on Forest Practice Application FP-02-09529 to allow an opportunity for further review. The Council received a letter from Fred Apstein of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee dated August 17,1989, requesting that the city nominate a representative to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners to approve for the September 21st meeting of the committee. This was referred to the Community Services Committee. A letter dated August 17, 1989, from David Hansen, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, to Marie Zimmermann of the Washington State Library was copied for the council commenting on a letter prepared by David Grove dated July 28, 1989, which reported on the actions of the city council on the Pink House. The council received a copy of a letter dated August 18,1989, from F. Byron Swigart, District Manager for puget Power, to Police Chief Bob Hinton expressing his appreciation for the department's efforts to recover stolen binoculars and the distribution of Energy Funds from the Salvation Army. The council received a letter dated August 18,1989, from Aaron Von Awe opposing the permit for Kristina H. Logue to operate a preschool at 410 Quincy Street. I The council received a letter dated August 19, 1989, from Mildred Erickson opposing the Home Occupation Permit granted Kristina Logue to operate a preschool at 410 Quincy Street. é73 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 5, 1989, Cont. An Environmental Checklist dated August 20, 1989, from Glen Wood was copied for the council on a proposal to harvest timber on Tax Parcel 001 044 008 in the SE 1/4 of section 4, Township 30 N, range 1 W. This was referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. I The Council received a letter dated August 21,1989, from Joe Vleck reporting that the National Trust for Historic Preservation makes grants to be used to conduct evaluations of historic buildings by trained preservation experts and requested that the ci'ty apply for a grant to conduct a preservation feasibility study on the Pink House. He suggested that the city write to the washing'ton Historic Trust in Tacoma requesting their input and advice in the matter of the Pink House. He also suggested that the city make application for money from the Endangered Landmark Fund created by the Washington State Legislature to be used in saving the Pink House. He cautioned the city council and mayor that once a structure is removed from its original site, it is no longer a "landmark" under terms of this funding source. The council received a letter dated August 23,1989, from Margaret Lee requesting that she be allowed to remain in her apartment at 1256 Lawrence Street until October 15, 1989. This letter was referred to the Parks and Property Committee. A letter dated August 24, 1989, from C. D. Hornbuckle, District Traffic Engineer for the Washington State Department of Transportation to Michael Hildt was copied for the coun.:::il offering suggestions on a proposed update to the sign code. I A letter dated August 28, 1989, from Michael Hildt to William Toskey at the Port of Port Townsend was copied for the council explaining that the city is unable to complete Condli tional Use Permit Application No. 8907-01 from Point Hudson Company until Port Commission Approval is received. A letter dated August 28, 1989, from Michael Hildt to William Toskey was copied for the council advising him that t:he city can not proceed with Conditional Use Permit Application No. 8908-01 from Sperry and Little until approval is granted by the Port Commission. The council received a memorandum dated August 28,1989, from Fire Chief Howard Scott requesting permission to purchase a defibrillator for $10,458.60. This was referred to the Finance Committee. The council received a letter dated August 29, 1989, from Helen Gunn opposing the addition to the library and the use of the Pink House property for parking. I A letter dated August 30, 1989, from Kathryn A. Burns, Regional Director at the Western Regional Office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council encouraging the city to preserve the Pink House and suggesting that the city apply for a grant from the National Trust's Preservation Services Fund to match the city appropriation to expand the scope of study on the property. The council received a letter dated September 1, 1989, from Jim Prince requesting permission to cut down a fir tree which is in the city right-of-way in front of his house at 504 Maple S'treet. This was referred to the Street/Storm Drainage/Light Commi 1:tee. The council received a letter dated September 1, 1989, :from Charles Wallin informing them of certain facts relating to the Inn Deering. This letter was referred to during public comments. This concludes the consent agenda. 274 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 5, 1989, Cont. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance. Councilmember Owsley announced a committee meeting at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 6,1989, at the visitor's Center for the Chamber of Commerce to hear a request from the Chamber of Commerce, to consider the request from the Fire Department for a Defibrillator, and the request from the county for mental health services. I street/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Owsley reported that the committee met with Scott Walker on August 30, 1989, who is chairman of the committee on pathways requesting a letter be sent to property owners abutting a trail recently reconstructed asking them to keep the trail clear of obstructions. Councilmember Owsley indicated that if he will provide the city with a list of the property owners he wants the letter sent to, the committee will recommend that it be done. She also reported that Mr. Walker is requesting that the city install signs denoting the trail. She indicated that the committee met with Dr. Carlson, Terry Steben and the neighbors from the area of 25th and Thomas Streets with regard to development in the area. The committee is recommending that Mr. Steben be granted permission to remove a sufficient number of trees to be able to access his property with approval of the Public Works Director and they requested that staff look at an area circulation plan. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that Mr. Steben be authorized to remove some of the tress from the city right-of-way on 25th which was seconded by Councilmember Chang and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Jones announced a committee meeting for September 18,1989, at 5:00 PM in city Hall. Pink House Adhoc. Councilmember Camfield reported that the committee has been formed and she will be contacting them to begin design for the landscaping and parking at the corner of Harrison and Lawrence Street. She announced that the following individuals have agreed to serve on this committee: I Jean Camfield, Chairperson Michael Kenna, Councilmember Anne Steurer, Library Board Peter Kaiser, Park Board Peter Raab, Historic Preservation Commission Robert sahli, Neighborhood Property Owner Dallas Hurd, Men's Garden Club and neighbor Councilmember Camfield suggested that the council set aside the decision to prepare a marketing plan for the Pink House for a year to eighteen months to allow a non-profit group to be formed of those interested in saving the house on its present site. This group could seek funding through grants and private donations to purchase and renovate the house. A lengthy discussion ensued in regard to this proposal identifying what needs must be addressed. councilmember Camfield suggested that the committee be responsible for the development of a feasibility study so that alternative uses may be identified with the help of a small grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. She cautioned that if the city goes through this process and there is not a group willing to take this on or that it is not financially feasible, then the city has to have the alternative of being able to proceed with the original plans that were made. Councilmember McCulloch summed up the feelings of the council to be that if removal of this house to another lot within the historic district may jeopardize the city's designation as a National Landmark District, they are willing to look more closely at possibilities for keeping the house on site provided the National Trust for Historic Preservation can make good on their offer of assistance. The responsibility of the committee should be expanded to examine options for reuse of the Pink House as well as designing two landscaping and parking plans for the site, one with the building on site and one with it removed. I 275 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 5,1989, Cont. councilmember Clise suggested that a motion be made to change the priorities (preferred alternative: preservation of thE~ Pink House on site). Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Water-Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch reported that the committee met with representatives from the soil conservation service on August 24th to learn the status of the snowtE~ll station installation. The site has been selected and okayed by the National Forest Service, the equipment has been ordered, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, installation should be during the first week of October. Lee Lewis is looking for means to measure stream flow as a cross reference for the snow1:ell system. The committee also studied the New Days Fisheries industrial waste agreement and turned it over to the City Attorney for review and John Barrett's for city water service to Yarr Hill in the Hadlock area. She explained that this is outside of the city's service area and directed Ted Stricklin to send Mr. Barre1:t a letter advising him that the city is not prepared to serve water outside of its present service area. Councilmember McCulloch r,eported that the committee is recommending that a committee be formed which would be known as the Port Townsend Watershed Advisory Committee to provide a forum for information exchange among the various enti ties and agencies with mutual interest in the long range viability of the Port Townsend Watershed. She outlinE~d goals and suggested what organizations might be represented on th,e committee, then made a motion that the council approve this which 'Nas seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voicE~ vote. I Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council issue a mitigated declaration of non-significance on an environmental checklist ~ubmi tted by Glen Wood to allow the harvesting of 15 acres of timber provided that no hE!rbicides or pesticides shall be used during the cutting or refor~station of the site which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield. }~ discussion ensued about Buckman's Lake shown on the drawings and Counci lmember Kenna explained that this lake has been dry for a numb.~r of years. After further discussion, the motion passed unanimous:;Ly by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna announced a meeting of the committee at 6:30 PM on September 19,1989, in the Council Chambers immediately prior to the council meeting to discuss the environmental checklist submi tted by Point Hudson Company on a 50 unit recreational vehicle park and a binding site plan from the Port of Port 'Townsend. He indicated that they would also consider the environmental checklist submitted by Ted Shoulberg at the next committee meeting. Appointments. Mayor Shirley announced the appointment of Sally McDole to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Don Hoglund and Joan Deering to the Arts Commission t:o fill the unexpired term of Peter Simpson. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to approve these appointments which was seconded by Councilmember Chang and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS I ORDINANCE NO. 2163 AN ORDINANCE NAMING AN EASEMENT IN THE PHILLIPS ADDITION IN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FORMERLY LABELED "EASEMENT A", "KATHERINE STREET" AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hildt explained the ordinance and location of the proposed street. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by 276 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 5,1989, Cont. Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the council adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2164 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE FURNISHING OF LIQUOR TO MINORS AND THE POSSESSION, USE AND CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR BY MINORS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 25 OF ORDINANCE 2014; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mr. Harper explained the ordinance. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2164 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Elevator Advertising. Councilmember Jones asked what plans have been made to advertise the fact that City Hall now has an elevator. Mr Grove explained that the city has purchased signs which will be mounted near the main entrances directing people. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley announced an executive session at 8:35 PM to discuss details of a land purchase when public knowledge might effect the price including Keith Harper, Michael Hildt, and David Grove. The meeting was reconvened at 8:50 PM with all councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM. Attest: 63=XJ ^~ 1. i . 1\ ./11 ¡j éi-JJV- v ity Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular 1_-- session this nineteenth day of september, 1989, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro-Tem Mike Kenna presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley. Also present were Deputy City Treasurer Vera Franz, City Attorney Keith Harper and Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt. I I