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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF JUNE 27,1990
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special
session this Twenty-Seventh day of June, 1990, at 5:02 PM in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean camfield, John Clis.:!,
Vern Jones, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley, and Sheila Westerman.
Also Present were City Attorney Keith Harper and Clerk-Treasurer
David Grove. Councilmember Michael Kenna asked to be excused from
this meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Shirley immediately declared a recess into executive session
at 5:03 PM to discuss pending litigation and real estate
acquisition. He requested the presence of the City Attorney and
Clerk-Treasurer. He announced that no action following the
executi ve session was contemplated and none was taken. The meeting
was reconvened at 5:23 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further special business, Mayor shirley declared the
meeting adjourned at 5:23 PM.
Attest:
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City CIerk
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 3, 1990
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this Third day of July, 1990, at 7:30 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, John ClisE~,
Vern Jones, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila
Westerman. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, ci 1:y
Attorney Keith Harper and Director of Planning and Building MichaEÜ
Hildt.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Shirley introduced Claire Dykeman, puget Sound Water Quali1:y
Authority, who presented the update on the Draft 1991 puget Sound
Water Quality Management Plan. The authority will be moving 1:0
Olympia and the Director of the Department of Ecology will be the
chairman of the authority and the executive director of the
authori ty will be appointed by the Governor. Ms Dykeman outlinE~d
the programs of most interest to Port Townsend, including Sewaqe
Treatment, Wetlands and Storm Water as well as some funding
sources. Ms Dykeman announced a hearing to be held at the
Jefferson County Courthouse on July 10,1990, from 7:00 PM to 9:00
PM on the Water Quality Management Plan and as well as the Oil
Spills Draft Report that has just come out.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sharon Borgstrom was recognized and stated that she wanted to call
to the attention of the Council that she believes trees in the
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street right of way were cut without proper authority on Eighth
street between Grant and Hendricks Streets and urged 1:hat this be
investigated.
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 for June 19,
reading.
1990, as writ'ten without
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
Current Expense
street
Library
Library Renovation and Construction
Park
Hotel-Motel
Emergency Medical Services
Capital Improvement
Water-Sewer
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension and Relief
Total
$ 51,282.42
5,356.89
2,843.18
9,608.41
920.56
3,462.76
893.46
22,615.44
66,507.97
2,615.99
434.35
$ 166,541.43
setting Hearings:
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Conditional Use Permit Application No 9005-04 -Dover
Conditional Use Permit Application No 9006-01 -Wolcott
Both set for July 17, 1990
Adoption of Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO 90-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMEH
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
Bill Eldridge has agreed to construct a six-inch water line in 15th
Street from Logan to Thomas; and in Thomas Street from 15th to
16th within the City of Port Townsend.
RESOLUTION NO 90-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMEFt
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
Bill Eldridge has agreed to construct a six-inch water line in
McPherson Street from 14th Street to 16th street within the City
of Port Townsend.
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RESOLUTION NO 90-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRAC1 PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
Bill Eldridge has agreed to construct an eight-inch sewer line in
Thomas Street from 14th to 15th; and 15th Street from Thomas to
McPherson within the city of Port Townsend.
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RESOLUTION NO 90-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 'rHE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A L~TECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
Peter Albrecht and Mary Lynn Anderson have agrl:!ed to construct a
six-inch water line in Elmira street runninç south from West
Diamond street 2,315 feet to Cook Avenue; a six-inch water line in
Cook Avenue running southeast 1,395 feet; and a four-inch line in
Diamond Street running west from Elmira Street 761 feet and east
from Elmira Street 402 feet located within the City of Port
Townsend.
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RESOLUTION NO 90-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE' CITY COUNCIL OF 'rHE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN AMEN:)MENT TO
A LATECOMER UTILITY CONTRACT.
This resolution amends Resolution No 87-54 to include a complete
legal description.
Communications:
A letter dated June 28, 1990, from Keith Jackson to Councilmember
Clise stating his concerns that the rights of people who generate
noise should be balanced with the rights of peo¡lle who suffer from
it in the downtown area was copied for Council on June 6, 1990, and
referred to the Police/Fire/Animal Control Committee.
A letter dated June 14, 1990, from Paula Amell requesting renewal
of the Conditional Use Permit for the Puffin & Gull Motel was
copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental
Committee.
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A letter from Phil Arnold opposing Ordinance No :~192 and the method
in which it was enacted was copied for Council on June 15, 1990.
A letter dated June 15,1990, from Robert H Sokcl, President, Port
Townsend Chamber of Commerce, offering assiBtance during the
process established in Resolution No 90-52 was copied for Council
and referred to the Joint Waterfront Committee.
A letter dated June 15, 1990, from Bud Kannenberg commending the
Council for Ordinance No 2192 was copied for Council.
Minutes dated June 15, 1990, from the Housing hdvisory Committee
were copied for Council and referred to the I:::ommuni ty Services
Committee.
A letter dated June 15,1990, from Doug Franz, Euilding Inspector,
to Mike Early, Port Townsend Golf Club, listing requirements to be
satisfied to bring the basement of the Port TownBend Golf Club into
conformance with the applicable City Codes was c:opieq for Council.
A postcard from Kim and Alan Preston in favor of Ordinance No 2192
was copied for Council.
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A postcard from Ellen Falconer dated June 18, 1990, in favor of
Ordinance No 2192 was copied for Council.
A postcard from C Hasse dated June 19,1990, in favor of Ordinance
No 2192 was copied for Council.
A letter dated June 19, 1990, from Gordalee R.eck in support of
Ordinance No 2192 was copied for Council.
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A letter dated June 19, 1990, from Jim Westermann, Manager, Western
optical, supporting Ordinance No 2192 was copied for Council.
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A letter dated June 19, 1990, from Councilmember Michael Kenna to
Mark E Johnson listing the remaining items to be completed on the
Environmental Checklist for Block 4, Lots 1-6, Original Townsite,
was copied for Council.
A letter dated June 19,
International Institute
announcing the award of
Clerk to Vera R Franz,
Council.
1990, from Margery A Price, President,
of Municipal Clerks to Mayor Shirley
the designation of certified Municipal
Deputy City Treasurer, was copied for
A letter dated June 20, 1990, from David L Peterson, PE" CH2M Hill,
to Mayor Shirley regarding the capacity of the Cape George
interceptor and questions raised by Francesca Knowles in her memo
~~ted May 15, 1990, was copied for Council.
/ A letter dated June 20, 1990, from Charles Haniford opposing the
Conditional Use Permit for Tourist Home by Larraine Dover at 1726
Franklin Street was copied for Council and referred to the Legis-
lative/Environmental Committee.
A letter dated June 20, 1990, from Ted Buckland in favor of
Ordinance No 2192 was copied for Council.
A letter dated June 23, 1990, from Frank and Katharine Reithel
approving of Ordinance No 2192 was copied for Council.
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A postcard from Kendon Pagelow in favor of Ordinance :~o 2192 was
copied for Council on June 26, 1990.
A postcard from Sean Rankin in favor of Ordinance No 2192 was
copied for Council on June 26, 1990.
A copy of an article from the Port Townsend Leader with a note in
favor of Ordinance No 2192 from E Zahn was copied for Council on
June 26,1990.
A drawing of plans for the Environmental Checklist for Mary and
Gary Kaiser, Application No 9005-07 was copied for Council and
referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Variance Application No 9004-02 -Levy. Mr Hildt rE!viewed the
findings and conclusions of the Port Townsend Planning commission
in favor of the application. Mayor shirley opened the hearing to
the public. Bertram Levy was recognized and spoke in favor of the
variance. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed
the hearing to the public and turned to the Council for
disposition. After a lengthy discussion including questions to Dr
Levy and Mrs Saxton, a neighbor who is in favor of the variance but
is concerned about the height of the building and CH:y Attorney
Harper, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to table the discussion
until the next meeting which was seconded by CouncilmE~mber Jones
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Conditional Use Permit Application No 9005-05 -Pacific oil. Mr
Hildt reported that this application has been withdrawn by Pacific
oil verbally but that written confirmation has not, yet been
received. Councilmember Owsley confirmed that it has bE:!en written
and is in the mail. Since this is an advertized hearing, Mayor
Shirley opened the hearing to the public. There being no
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testimony, Councilmember Owsley made a motion to continue the
hearing to the next meeting which was seconde<l by Councilmember
Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Conditional Use Permit Application No 9005-)6 -city of Port
Townsend. Mr Hildt reviewed the findings¡ conclusions and
conditions of the Port Townsend Planning Commission in favor of the
application. Mayor Shirley opened the heari:1g to the public.
There being no testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the
public and turned to the Council for disposition. After
discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council
adopt the following findings, conclusions and conditions and
approve Conditional Use Permit Application No 9005-06 which was
seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
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Findings:
1.
The applicant proposed to establish a tem,?orary office in a
modular building as an expansion to City of Port Townsend
Water Sewer and Street shops. The locati')n of the proposed
project would be on Blocks 60, 61 and 62, pettygrove's 2nd
Addi tion where Redwood Street meets plattl:!d Beech Street in
the R-I zoning district. A temporary cffice building is
permitted in the R-I zoning district with a conditional use
permit.
2.
The building would be located on the site near the existing
water and street shops adjacent to platted Beech Street. The
site is also bordered by Cherry Street to the East Platted Q
Street to the South and vacated T Street 'to the North. The
existing shops are located on Block 61. The property is
surrounded by residential properties with Cherry Street Park
across Cherry Street to the east.
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3.
The applicant proposes to locate one 504 square foot modular
office on the site. The building would be used for a Public
Works Office. The applicant states that 2- 3 people would work
in the proposed building.
4.
Ordinance 2175 outlines off-street parkin~ requirements for
uses. The off-street parking requirement of business and
professional offices with on-site customeJ~ service is 1 per
300 square feet. The off-street parking requirement for
business and professional offices not providing on-site
customer services is 1 space per 400 sq~are feet of floor
area; therefore, the off-street parking requirement for the
office building would be 1.68 spaces or 1.26 spaces (506
square feet/300 or 400). The applicant has submitted a site
plan which designates 11 parking spaces located along platted
Beech Street. The application states that approximately 36
parking spaces exist on the site. Access tt) the parking would
be from Redwood Street.
The bulk and dimensional requirements otLtl ined in section
17.20.010 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code require
buildings in the R-I zoning district to ha,re a front and rear
setback of 20 feet, and side setbacks (If 5 and 10 feet;
building height cannot exceed 30 feet; and :Lot coverage cannot
exceed 35 percent. The site plan submittecl by the applicants
conforms to these requirements.
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Conclusions:
1.
The proposed use of the subject property, developed under the
conditions specified herein, will not endanger the public
health or safety, nor will a nuisance be created.
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2.
The proposed use will be required to meet all of the
conditions and specifications set forth in the ¡;~-I zone in
which the property is located.
3.
The proposed use, developed under the conditionB specified
herein, will not be injurious or detrimental to adjoining or
abutting property.
4.
The location and character of the use, developeèl under the
conditions specified herein, 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 Port Townsend City Council grants the above referenced
application as conditioned:
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Conditions:
1.
An off-street parking plan shall be developed in accordance
with Ordinance No 2175 and shall be approved by the Building
Official prior to the issuance of a building permit.
2.
It is understood that the Uniform Building Code and Uniform
Fire Code apply and must be met prior to occupancy.
The conditional use permit shall automatically become null and
void one year from the Board's decision unless an extension
is granted by the Board prior to the expiration of the permit.
3.
Historic District Design Review Draft Ordinance. Pete Raab,
Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission was int:roduced and
reviewed the ordinance and urged its passage. Mayor Shirley opened
the hearing to the Public. Carolyn Niemeyer, Executive Director,
Mainstreet Project and Patricia Warren, Director, Jeffe!rson County
Historical Society speaking for its Board were both recognized
individually and spoke in favor of the ordinance. Bo Sullivan was
recognized and questioned the criteria needed prior to the start
of a project which was answered by Mr Raab. There beinq no further
testimony, Mayor shirley closed the hearing to the public and
turned to the Council for disposition. After a lengthy discussion
of requirements including demolition waivers, permits, pre-
application and design reviews, Councilmember Kenna made a motion
to have the ordinance read for the first time by title and for the
ordinance to include two amendments from the city Attorney and a
memo from Mr Hildt dated July 3, 1990, which was seconded by
Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice velte.
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ORDINANCE NO 2195
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND ADMIN-
ISTRATION; EXPANDING THE POWERS l\NP PUT!;ßS OF
THE PORT TOWNSEND H.ISTORIC PRESERVATION CON-
MISSION, ESTABLISHING A NON-BINDING DESI(~
REVIEW PROCESS WITHIN THE PORT TOWNSEND
HISTORIC DISTRICT, ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO THE
PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE; AND AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO 2035 AND SECTION 2.72.060 OF THE
PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mr Grove read the ordinance by title for the first reading.
Lot Line Vacation Ordinance -Rickard. Mr Harper reviewed the
ordinance. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. There
being no testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public.
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ORDINANCE NO 2196
AN ORDINANCE VACATING ALL LOT LINES :eN BLOCK
90 AND 98 OF FOWLER'S PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AS PER PLAN RECORDED I ~ VOLUME
2 OF PLATS, PAGE 6 , RECORDS OF J:B:FFERSON
COUNTY, WASHINGTON; AND ESTABLISEING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. CouncilJllember Owsley made
a motion that the first reading be considered 1:he 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 Kenna made a motion that the
Council adopt Ordinance No 2196 which was seconded by Councilmember
McCulloch. After clarification by Mr Rickard that the blocks will
remain without interior lots the motion was amended to include this
provision by Councilmember Kenna and agreed tel by Councilmember
McCulloch. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Lot Line Vacation Ordinance -Jefferson General Hospital. Mr Harper
reviewed the ordinance. Mayor Shirley opened 1:he hearing to the
public. There being no testimony, Mayor shirley closed the hearing
to the public.
ORDINANCE NO 2197
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE LOT LINES OF LOTS 3,
4, 5 AND 6 OF BLOCK 192 OF THE EISEN:3EIS 1ST
SUPPLEMENTAL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLlrnE 2 OF
PLATS, PAGE 24, RECORDS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY,
WASHINGTON; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECT] VE DATE.
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Mr Grove read the ordinance 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 Co~ncilmember Jones.
Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield
made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2197 which was
seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by roll
call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield reported that the Committee
met with Dixie Llwellin on the Chinese Gardens Proposal which is
a joint project between the Washington state Par)~s, the City of Port
Townsend and the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. The proposal
is for a baseline study of the Chinese Gardens. The Committee
suggested that the State pay for the interpretive signs that will
be on State property and in exchange, the City ~,ay for some of the
testing costs. Councilmember Camfield asked for authorization to
have Petroleum Hydrocarbon Sample tests perfOJ~med at a cost of
$200.00 before July 15, 1990. Councilmember McCulloch made a
motion that the tests be authorized which was seconded by Council-
member Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote. After
discussion, it was the consensus that a Requesi: for Proposals or
a R~quest for Qualifications will be required and that it may be
easier to contract with the State to have the work done.
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Pink House Work Party. Councilmember Camfield I'eported that a lot
of junk has been hauled away from the site and an assessment of
things to be done to winterize the house was done. Councilmember
Camfield requested that the City decide if the property is needed
for future office expansion before the Committee does a lot of work
and planning for grants and funding. Mayor ShiIley stated that is
something that should be looked at first, beforE! a lot of time and
effort is expended by the Committee. Mr Hildt nentioned that with
the increase of staff and the projected work, that it may be
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possible that the Pink House may be needed for office space.
street/storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones set a meeting of
the Committee for July 11,1990, at 5:00 PM.
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Water/Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch set a meeting of the
Committee for 9:00 AM on July 13, 1990, to discuss ext,ended water
service for the Jacob Miller Road area.
Port Townsend Watershed. Councilmember McCulloch reported that a
Statement of Goals for the Port Townsend Watershed Committee was
on each Councilmember's desk. It was the consensus of the Council
that Public comment is needed by the Committee for recommendations
to the Council.
Communi ty Services. Councilmember Westerman reportE!d that the
Minutes of the Housing Advisory Committee in the packets are for
information at present and that there will be much more
forthcoming.
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that
the Council issue a mitigated determination of non-significance for
the storage building proposed by William Sperry on Port property
which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously
by voice vote. The mitigating measure is as follows:
1.
Submit a storm drainage plan, designed by a registered civil
engineer, for the approval by the Public Works Director prior
to construction of any driveways, utilities or buildings.
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Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a
mitigated determination of non-significance for the proposed
commercial building proposed by Gary and Mary Kaiser which was
seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice
vote. The mitigating measures are as follows:
1.
Obtain a determination that the proposed building design is
contributing to the Historic District.
2.
Submit a storm drainage plan, designed by a registered civil
engineer, for the approval by the Public Works Director prior
to construction of any driveways, utilities or buildings.
Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a
declaration of non-significance for the Water ComprehE~nsive Plan,
a non-project action for the City of Port Townsend, which was
seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issued a
mi tigated determination of non-significance for the proposed eight-
plex apartment building by James Carlson and Douglas Bramhall which
was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice
vote. The mitigating measures are as follows:
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1.
Prepare and submit a landscaping plan to the City Council for
approval pursuant to Ordinance No 2175. Where fHasible, the
proponents shall plan drought-tolerant vegetation.
2.
Submit a storm drainage plan, designed by a civil engineer,
for the approval by the Public Works Director prior to
construction of any driveways, utilities or buildings.
3.
Provide detailed specifications for the driveway and road-
approach (cross section) with the building permit application.
In order to provide sa,e ingress and egress, t~he proposed
design will require that the elevation of the driveway at
property line is equal to the elevation of the center of
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Thomas street.
4.
Install one or more fire hydrants, if deemed necessary by the
Fire Chief, in conformance with the Uniform Fire Code.
Councilmember Kenna also reported that there ha:~ been no response
from his letter to Mark Johnson of Nordland Con:~truction as yet.
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Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the C:>uncil extend the
Conditional Use Permit for the Puffin and Gull :~otel for one year
which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously
by voice vote. .
Councilmember Kenna made a motion to amend the mitigated
determination of nonsignificance on the Henry Doll Estate timber
harvesting to amend condition number 1 to read ~s follows:
1.
Slash materials and stumps may be burned on site if burning
is restricted to the months of October th::-ough December and
subject to the restrictions of a burning permit obtained from
the Port Townsend Fire Department.
The motion was seconded
unanimously by voice vote.
by
Councilmember
Jones
and
passed
Recycling Letter. Councilmember Jones made a mction that a letter
be sent to the Department of Ecology assuring tt,at the useful life
the grant-assisted recycling facility at the Jefferson County
Landfill, all recyclables collected under municipal contract with
the selected hauler will be transported to that facility for
processing which was seconded by Councilmember WHsterman and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
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certified Municipal Clerk Designation. Mayor Shirley noted the
Certification of Vera Franz, Deputy city Treasurer, as a certified
Municipal Clerk.
Finance. Councilmember Owsley set a meeting of the Committee for
July 16, 1990, at 5: 00 PM to discuss a rE!commendation from
Jefferson County for an integrated data management system.
out of state Travel. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the
Council authorize out of state travel for Councilmembers Camfield
and Clise and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove to ':.he Rocky Mountain
Program in Colorado which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Value Engineering study. Councilmember Clise q\:lestioned who would
be on the interview panel to review the Value Engineering Study
proposals. Mayor Shirley stated that the panEÜ will consist of
Gary Rowe, Jefferson County Engineer, the new Public Works Director
and Councilmembers Clise and Westerman.
Downtown parking Plan. Councilmember Westerman announced that the
Downtown Parking Plan has been completed. She a:1d the Police Chief
have walked the whole area and have made a few minor changes that
will be accomplished as soon as possible, and the net gain in
parking spaces is about 40.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance No 2152 -Vacating Jefferson Street between Walker and
Cass Streets. Mr Harper explained that the ordinance was first
introduced in May, 1989, and is now ready to be: re-introduced and
that the County is ready to execute their requirements.
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ORDINANCE 2152
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AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF JEFFERSON
STREET LYING BETWEEN WALKER STREET AND CASS
STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND;
ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS TO THE STREET VACATION;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 Councilmember
McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again
read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Clise made a motion
that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2152 which was seconded by
Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Library Roof. It was clarified that a call for bids has been
authorized for repair of the Library roof. The Library Board has
an estimate of the costs but has not yet called for bids.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO 90-65
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OJ"
PROPERTY AT 725 HARRISON STREET, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO DO ALJ~
THINGS NECESSARY TO PURCHASE SAID PROPERTY.
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Mayor Shirley stated that the source of revenue is CurrEmt Expense
Contingency. Councilmember Clise made a motion that t:he Council
adopt Resolution No 90-65 which was seconded by Councilml:!mber Jones
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Ordinance Providing for Use and Occupation Permits for the use of
City Streets. Mr Harper explained that this is the first draft of
the ordinance and that staff and the Street Commi tte~:! have not
reviewed it.
Ordinance Regulating Ambulance Service and Rates Wi 1thin city.
Mayor Shirley explained that further works is need on this
ordinance.
Street Construction Latecomer Agreements. Mr Harper explained that
this procedure follows State Law and that a determination will have
to be made by the Public Works Director as to how it~ is to be
implemented as an ordinance or resolution is not nece::;sary. An
ordinance specifying street standards, etc, will be forthcoming.
Fire Safety Regulations for Transient Accommodations.
explained the ordinance.
Mr Harper
ORDINANCE NO 2198
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AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FIRE SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS
CONSISTING OF LESS THAN THREE UNITS WITHIN THE
CITY; SETTING FORTH REGULATIONS AND INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Clise made a
motion that the first reading be considered the secoI1.d and the
third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley
and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the
ordinance by title. Councilme~ber Camfield made a motion 'that the
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council adopt Ordinance No 2198 which was seconded by Councilmember
Westerman and passed unanimously by roll call v~te.
Ordinance Amending Garbage Collection Rates and Hegulations. Mayor
Shirley announced that this ordinance will be dealt with after
negotiations are completed. A brief discussion of the concept of
ways to encourage curbside recycling ensued.
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Lease of the Girl Scout House. Mayor Shirley st,ated that there is
more work to be done a long-term lease of the Girl Scout House to
the Girl Scout Organization.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
Library Board Meetings. Councilmember McCulloch state she has been
asked if a Councilmember will be attending Librê.ry Board meetings.
Councilmember Westerman stated that she is :ittending as many
meetings of the Library Board as possible.
Community Service Committee. Councilmember Westerman stated that
she will be delegating some of the meetings the Committee should
attend to other members of the Committee as she is attending as
many as she can.
Letters to the Port Townsend Golf Club and Washington State
Ferries. Councilmembers Clise and Camfield ques't:ioned if there has
been any response from letters sent to the Port Townsend Golf Club
and the state Ferries. Staff indicated that there has been no
response from either to date.
Union Wharf. A discussion of an invitation from Union Wharf
Associates to tour various waterfront developments in Seattle
ensued. Mr Harper recommended that it would n01: be wise under the
open public meetings act for any of the CouncilI\embers to attend.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executi,re Session at 10:44
PM to discuss pending litigation including KEd th Harper, David
Grove and Michael Hildt. The meeting was recor.vened at 10:47 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Shirley d~:!clared the meeting
adjourned at 10.47 PM.
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Attest:
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Clerk-Treasurer
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