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Home My WebLink About10/17/1989 295 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 3, 1989, Cont. Police Seminar. Councilmember Owsley questioned if anyone in the Police Department will be going to a Police Seminar put on by the Insurance Authority in October. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM. Attest: ~) Mayor tJ~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 17, 1989 The City Council of the city of Port Townsend met in regular session this Seventeenth day of October, 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, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley. Councilmember Vern Jones was excused. Also present were Clerk- Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Keith Harper, and DirectQr of Planning and Building Michael Hildt. PUBLIC COMMENTS Craig Church, representing the Key City Players, was recognized and spoke of their plans for the purchase and restoration of the Rose Theater and the benefits .to the City. Michael Hildt invited him to meet on Thursday to discuss parking requirements and permits needed. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Owlsey made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes of October 3, 1989, as written without reading. I Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Park Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ 14,677.47 4,257.48 1,263.99 503.67 8,609.36 21,299.28 363.72 5,786.93 2.30 $ 56,764.20 296 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 17, 1989, Cont. Setting Hearings: 1990 Preliminary Budget for December 4, 1989 Variance Application 8907-06 -K Shelton for November 7, 1989 Conditional Use Permit 8908-04 -K Jackson for November 7,1989 Lars Watson to the Library Board of Trustees until October 3, 1994 I Approval of Appointment: RESOLUTION NO 89-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. The Port Townsend School District has agreed to construct an 8-inch sewer line in 18th Street from Grant Street to Hendricks Street. RESOLUTION NO 89-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. David Johnson has agreed to construct a 6-inch water line in 33rd Street from Eddy Street to Gibbs Street. RESOLUTION NO 89-78 I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. Larry Lammers has agreed to construct an 8-inch sewer line in Hill Street from 12th Street north 54 feet to manhole and 136 feet further north on Hill Street. RESOLUTION NO 89-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. Cindy Thayer has agreed to construct a 6-inch water line in 7th Street from Gise to Holcomb; in Holcomb from 7th to 8th; and in 8th from Holcomb to Jackman. communications: A letter dated October 2, 1989, from Douglas V Franz, Building Inspector, to Bill Schwilke, Candidate, Port Townsend City Council, to notify him of a complaint about campaign signs was copied for council. I A letter dated October 4, 1989, from David A Grove, Clerk- Treasurer, to Joseph F Wheeler, Executive Director, Centrum Foundation, including a copy of Resolution No 89-74 that was tabled at the last meeting and asking for his response was copied for Council. A memorandum dated October 5,1989, from Kent E Swisher, Executive Director, Association of Washington cities, including a schedule of meetings at courthouses across the state to focus on a strategy to be used in bringing local government's need for direct assistance from the state for criminal justice and related purposes I I I 3. 297 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 17, 1989, Cont. to the attention of the press, the community and the legislature and create a "ground swell" of public support was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. A letter dated October 5, 1989, from J Craig Church, Secretary, Key City Players, to Mayor Shirley asking for support through the Chamber of Commerce for their restoration and use of the Rose Theater on Taylor Street was copied for Council and referred to the Community Services Committee. A summons received October 10, 1989, from Gerald L CasE~y, Attorney for Ernest C Patten, was copied for Council and referred to the City Attorney. A memorandum from Bart Phillips, Executive Director, Economic Development Council of Jefferson County, to the Councilmembers informing them that the EDC has retained an attorney to assist the ci ty and County in preparing the lease agreements between the parties and Union Wharf Associates for the development of Union Wharf was copied for Council. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING Street Vacation Application No 8908-02 -Barbara Williams. Mr Hildt reviewed the findings and conclusions of the Planninçr Commission as well as a suggested condition from staff. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. Barbara Williams and Jim ~iathias were recognized individually 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. After discussion of the width and placement of the utility easement, Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings, conclusions and condition and grant Street Vacation No 8908-02 which was seconded by CouncilmembE~r Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Findings: 1. The applicant requests vacation of the portion of unopened Cosgrove Street extending from the eastern boundary of the Oak Street right-of-way to a projection of the southwestern boundary of Lot 5, Block 6, pettygrove's Addition, at a right angle to the southeastern boundary of Cosgrove street. The area proposed to be vacated is 30 feet wide extending northwesterly from the center line of Cosgrove street as shown on that certain survey recorded June 9,1989, in 'Volume 10 of Surveys, Page 98, Official Records of Jefferson County, Washington. 2. In August, 1988, the city Council approved the vacation of the southeasterly 30 feet of Cosgrove Street abutting the applicant's property, Tax Lot 24, to the applicant. The applicant has purchased this portion of vacated Cosgrove. The applicant is requesting that the northeasterly 30 feet of Cosgrove Street also be vacated. In a memorandum dated April 24,1989, City Attorney Keith Harper stated that the applicant would be required to submit a new application in order to have the additional right-of-way vacated. The applicant owns the abutting property to the southeast of the area proposed to be vacated, while the City of Port Townsend owns 1:he abutting property to the northwest of the Cosgrove Street right-of -way. The City property is used for street and park purposes (Sather Park). The portion of Cosgrove Street directly east of ~ subject area, which lies northwest and adjacent to Lots 5 ahd'ð 1 ~!.ock 298 6. 7. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 17, 1989, Cont. 6, pettygrove' s First Addition, was vacated by the Council to James Mathias in January, 1988. City 4. The applicant intends, should the proposed vacation be granted, to subdivide her property into two lots to create an additional building site. Conclusions: I 1. The proposed street vacation is in compliance with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The portion of Cosgrove Street proposed to be vacated is not required for current or anticipated overall area circulation. 3. The effectiveness of fire, law enforcement, medical or other emergency services will not be impaired by the proposed vacation. 4. The portion of Cosgrove Street proposed to be vacated is required as a current or anticipated utility corridor. 5. The portion of Cosgrove Street proposed to be vacated is not required as a current or anticipated bicycle, pedestrian or equestrian trail corridor. . The portion of Cosgrove Street proposed to be vacated does not abut on a body of salt or fresh water. Because the proposed street vacation conforms with the goals and policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan and satisfies the review criteria for street vacations set forth in section 12.20.060 Port Townsend Municipal Code, the Port Townsend City Council grants the above referenced application as conditioned: I Condition: 1. A ten-foot utility easement shall be preserved through the northernmost portion of the Cosgrove Street right-of-way, extending from the eastern boundary of the Oak Street right- of-way to the eastern boundary of the applicant's property. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reported that Robert Vig had not been able to meet with the Committee tonight but will be present at the next meeting. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council make a Declaration of Nonsignificance for the Environmental Checklist for a rezone from RIA to RIII one block from Sims Way at Fourth and Logan streets for Philip C Hassrick that was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna set a meeting of the Committee for 6:30 PM on November 7, 1989, to meet with Robert Vig and with Clayton Cook. I Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council approve a Mitigated Declaration of Nonsignificance for the 4 building commercial/industrial development project on Port property near the Boat Haven proposed by Bill Sperry and Bob Little which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Pink House Ad Hoc. Councilmember Camfield reported three firms have made proposals to do the study for the Pink House and that a 299 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 17, 1989, Cont. decision will be made at a later date. November 6, 1989, at 5:00 PM. A meeting has been set for I 1990 Budget Meeting. Mayor Shirley set a meeting of the Finance Commi ttee and the Department Heads to discuss the proposed 1990 Budget requests on October 24, 1989, starting at 6:00 AM, in the Council Chambers. Appointment and Out of state Travel. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the appointment of Michael Yawman to ithe Historic Preservation commission to fill the unexpired term of Bill Romadka which will expire December 31, 1990, and to approve out of state travel for Doug Franz, Building Inspector, to attend the Annual Building Official's Short Course in Coer d'Alene, Idaho, October 29 - November 4, 1989, which was seconded by CouncilmE~mber Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2169 AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 1 THROUGH 8, INCLU- SIVE, OF BLOCK 143, EISENBEIS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, FROM R-1A TO R-III; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CI~~Y OF PORT TOWNSEND; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I Mr Hildt explained the ordinance. Mr Grove read the ()rdinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. C()uncilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2169 which was seconded by councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO 2167 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $104,700.00 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $10,000.00 TO THE HOTEL-MOTEL TRANSIENT Tl\X FUND, $14,500.00 TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICl\L SERVICES FUND, $5,000.00 TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, $204,300.00 TO THE WATER- SEWER FUND, $2,200.00 TO THE 1956 TRANSMISSION LINE REPLACEMENT FUND, AND $17,200.00 TO THE MEMORIAL FUND, MAKING FINDINGS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr Grove explained that this ordinance is for introduction only and read it by title. I NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2168 AN ORDINANCE REDUCING THE UTILITY BUSINESS TAX UPON TELEPHONE BUSINESSES, BY AMENDING PRIOR ORDINANCES AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr Grove explained the ordinance and read it by titIE~. Council- member Owsley made a motion that the first reading bE~ considered the second 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 Camfield 300 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 17, 1989, Cont. made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2168 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Rhododendrons at The city Limits Sign. councilmember Clise questioned if this is the time of the year to plant rhododendrons at the City Limits Sign. The Park Superintendent will contact Jim Humphreys who has offered to help with this. I 53rd Street. Mayor Shirley reported that the 53rd street project will be started no later than October 23, 1989. Stena Lines. Mayor Shirley announced that Stena Lines will not be coming to Port Townsend at the present time because of problems with enough parking and being able to accommodate Customs in the small space available. The City has responded saying that they would like to have discussions on alternative sites that might be reasonable for them to use for service between Port Townsend and victoria. Water. Councilmember McCulloch commented that this is the time of the year that we normally ask for water conservation, but due to the wet spring, we are still drawing from the Quilcene River and not using City Lake. UNFINISHED BUSINESS McCurdy Pavilion. Joseph Wheeler, Executive Director of Centrum, was recognized and gave a report on the funding and status of the McCurdy Pavilion at Fort Worden. Dan Harpole was introduced and displayed a model of the project. After explanation by the City Attorney, Resolution No 89-74 that was tabled at the last meeting was replaced by the following resolution. ~ I RESOLUTION NO 89-80 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF THE RENOVATION OF THE HISTORIC FORT WORDEN STATE PARK BALLOON HANGAR AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF FUNDS THEREFOR SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS PRECEDENT. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 89-80 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM. G3:::t2 I Attest: ~~ Clerk-Treasurer