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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/1984 49 ----- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 17,_.1984 Cor!t. -------_.- --- . -.-.-----------------.,.---. - -H' - .... - Councilmember Hunt made a motionto approve Resolution No. 84-02 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passE!d unanimously by voice vote. Street Vacation Law. Mr. Harper explained what options are avail- able to the Council when considering a street vacation application under the law. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, 11ayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:51 P.M. I ATTEST: I J/£V~~ d~ ~~ Mayor ( City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 1984 I I'The City Council session this 7th ! Council Chambers I I I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna,and Jim Parker. ¡Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk Treasurer David Grove. I of the city of Port Townsend met in regular day of February, 1984, at 7:30 P.M. in the of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL MINUTES '.) Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the minutes 11984, be approved as written and to dispense with them which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and I by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS of January 17, the reading of passed unanimouslv The follmving bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Memorial Payroll $40,508.84 2,057.28 5,081.40 896.05 1,000.00 695.65 14,099.84 2,759.76 1,587.46 1,229.87 29,491.25 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid , from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmen~er Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. 50 MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRURHY 7, 1984 Cont. ---------------------"------------ -----------_._---'-J-- -----.. 1-------- J I I COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Phillip Lewis dated January 23, 1~184, to Mayor ShiJtl'ey was copied for the Council requesting that the City give ùp the Jackson Bequest in lieu of the guide dog~; of Arizona. Mayor Shirley referred this to the discussion scheduled later in the meeting. Th.e-Council received an appeal from Gwen Head on February 2, 1984, to the Conditional Use Permit granted Robert and Joan Allen to operate a Bed and Breakfast Inn. Mr. Harper exp:.ained that in his opinion the ordinance does not provide a means ()f appeal to a I conditional use permit. He irldicated that if M~;. Head is unhappy I with the action taken by the Council, then she Bhould appeal to the Superior Court. Mayor Shirley requested that Mr. Harper address I a letter to Mg. Head explaining his position. I I i I I I I I I I I The Council received a letter dated January 31, 1984, from Rusty North requesting that the Counci 1 consider stepB to provide access to City Hall public meetings for handicapped and elderly persons. Mayor Shirley explained that a legal opinion haB been written for the Council in response to this request which he would like the Council to read before they discuss this reques1:. A notice of Claim for Damages from W. Charles Henry, was received by the Council on January 26, 1984, in behalf 0:: Richard and Barbara Jevne in the amount of $900,000.00 as a result of injuries to Sherise Dawn Jevne which led to her death on September 27, 1983, as a result of a garbage bin falling on her. A letter dated January 30, 1984, from Keith Harper to Bob Carter was copied for the Council instructing him to contact the insUJ~ance carrier so that the claim may be responded to in a timely nanner. Council- member Hunt asked for a written report from the Garbage Company on the status of dumpsters presently in use and their relative stability. I A letter dated January 16, 1984, from Doug Millholland to Mayor Shirley was copied for the Council discussing ~LS recent trip to Jalapa, Nicaragua and the suggestion that we adopt a sister city in Nicaragua. A letter dated December 8, 1983, from Mayor Shirley to the Ministry of Cultural Exchange in Managua, Nicaragua was also copied for the Council asking for his assistance to help Port Townsend have a sister town in their count:~. Mr. Millholland was recognized and explained that the Coordinator of Minicipal Administration, Armando Matute Gonzales for Jalapa was interested in the sister city concept and sent,a letter of greetings. He indicated that if the Council were to pass a re:;olution approving of the proposal, a citizens group would be formed to implement the plan. A brief discussion ensued on the mer:Lts of the proposal, Mr. Millholland introduced an individual as Sisi:er Senna, a Catholic Nun who worked in Nicaragua/who encouraged the Council to do this to increase understanding. Mayor Shirley refer:~ed this request back to the Human Affairs Committee. A petition with 12 signatùres dated January 28, 1984, was copied for the Council requesting that 12th Street be considered the primary access to a 44 unit Senior Mousing Complex proposed at 12th and Landes and that South Landes be maintained in its current condi tion. Mayor Shirley referred this to the :;treet Committee. I A letter dated January 30, 1984, fr<;>m Brain E. :~awler was copied for the Council withdrawing the variance application of Micki Griffith for 326 Benton Street. Mayor Shirley ::-eferred this to old business. . The Council received a letter dated January 31, 1984, from Kenneth A, McMillen reporting that the P. U. D. has ini tia-:ed the process for water service to the so-called Hastings Loop. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Water Committee. Thank you letters from Mayor Shirley to Wanda Black, and Larry i I 51 MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 1984 Cont. ----------------------------"-----'----------'-------------------------------.--- -------- .--- -- ______n- - -, - - -------------- -------------'- ------------- _m_____.---. --- ---- --------- Dennison for their service on the Planning Commission and to Warren Steurer for his service on the Park Board were copied for the Council. I A letter dated December 12, 1983, from Randall Durant of the Jefferson County Health Department requesting that Cherry Street Park be closed for public use until restroom facilitÌ<:~s are I provided was copied for the Council along with a memorandum to ! Kevin Burke and Ted Stricklin from Mayor Shirley dated January 16, 1984, directing that barricades and signs be posted to that I effect. I A letter dated February 7, 1984, from Keith Harper to Robert Sahli. requesting $2,604.78 for sewerline delivered to Towne póilint Planned Unit Development was copied for the Council. I A letter dated January 26, 1984, from Mayor Shirley to Larry Fairleigh of the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation was copied for the Council outlining progress of the Kah Tai Lagoon Park Project. I An ordinance vacating 18th Street between Hendricks and Sherman Streets was copied for the Council in two forms along with a letter of explanation from Keith Harper dated February 3, 1983. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative Committee for a recommendation. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that ¡ the Council issue a proposed negative declaration of the environ- ' mental checklist submitted by James and Glena Tavernakis on the rezone of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 276 in the Eisenbies .Addition from I R-l to R-3 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed I unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that ¡ Council issue a proposed negative declaration on the ,environmental. checklist submitted by Leggett Lovan on the short platting of Lot 2 in the San Juan Estates Plat which was seconded by Council- member Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee has met with representatives of Harmon-Mulligan Enterprises to establish mitigating measures which would reduce the environmental impacts of a 44 unit lower, income apartment building for senior citizens between 12th and 14th Streets west of Landes. He explained the plans and presented the Council with a proposed amendment to the application for a building permit. A discussion ensued on requirements for off street parking, access through Safeway parking lot, and storm drainage. Ms. Lois Flury was recognized and requested that the Park Board have an I opportunity to review the proposed storm drainage filtering system because of its potential impact on the Kah Tai Lagoon Park. She. indicated that an agreement which would provide that the developer pay damages of some kind in the event that the system failed might! be in order. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council' I issue a final declaration of non-significance on the proposed construction of the above described apartment building provided I the following amendments are made to the proposal: I I 1. Landes Street shall be improved in those areas as shown on Drawing #1 as originally submitted, EXCEPT that the type and dimensions will NOT be in accordance' with an arterial street but WILL be consistent with the typical 12th street-improvement standard shown thereon, together with such fill as necessary to insure sufficient cover over existing utilities within the Landes Street right of way. I 52 -¡- MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 1984 Cont. -- ----. ---------------------.-----------. . -------+-~---_._- -------______n -- 2. The parking stall requirement shall be reduced to one stall per residential unit. 3. A dedicated trust account shall be established by the City of Port Townsend for the exclusive purpose of holding funds for future construction improvement to be made on 12th Street between the existing Safeway entrance and the existing Sims Way intersection, together with improvements to the 12th Street and Sims Way intersection. I 4. Harmon-Mulligan shall entrust to said trust account noted in item 3 above, a bond of $20,000 and redeemable in cash after two years from date of building permit. Said entrustment approximately the value of the standard improvement requirements which will be no longer required as noted in items 1 and 2 above. 5. Harmon-Mulligan Shall design subject to approval of the City of Port Townsend Engineer and the Legislative/Environmental Committee and construct a device at or near the inlet of the proposed on-site storm water system which shall retain silt and debris in a manner and in quantities sufficient to minimize the risk of clogging or damage both now in the future, to the currently proposed on-site storm sewer system. It is further noted that the requirement for a sidewalk has not been removed, shall not be removed, and the proposal continues to provide for the construction of sidewalks as shown on Drawing #1. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Jones. Council- member Hunt made a motion that the previous motion be tabled until the next regular meeting which was seconded by Council- member Iffiislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Finance. Councilmember Hunt reported that the committee is working on an ordinance establishing a policy for travel reimburse- ment. She explained that the Council has received materials to I aid them in beginning to develop a five year plan for improvement of city services. She suggested that the various Council Committee meet with the City Staff which are their counterpart to develop specific goals and identify certàin key bits of . - information about the goals which will aid the "Finance 'Ca:mrÌlitt:ee in combining the information. Appointments. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to approve the appointment of Sue Sidle to the Library Board and re-appoint of Lois Flury and Paul Jacobson to the Park Board which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt. Mayor Shirley announced the appointments of Steve Hayden and Dale Judy to the Park Board. OLD BUSINESS Variance Application No. 1083-01 - Micki Griffith. Mr. Harper explained that with the withdrawl of the appli~ation, the Council now has before them an alledged violation of the code which under the ordinances is to be examined by the buildiog official and presented to the Council with a recommendation. Councilmember Ison excused himself from the meeting at this time. Mr. Stricklin explained that in his opinion the City has som~ conflict between Title 16 and 17 of the code. He indicated that the setback under Title 16 would be from the wall and he is recommending that the Council let the construction stand as bein~ under compliance under that definition. He explained that the ~onflict between the ordinances is being addressed and the necessary revisions will be presented at the next council meeting ::>r the one following. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Parker made a motion to approve the recommendation of Mr. Stricklin which died for lack of a second. Mr. Harper explained that no action on the part of the Council has the effect of approving the re~ommendation of I ¡ I 53 ---_._----------------,._.~U~oT-UES_Q:e_TH_E REGJJL-A.RSEp.SJQN OF: FE ß. RUARY- 7, .19 84_.f.?!~.:t:_~._---_.=------- ------- ------.-- --- ---'--- u_---.-------------- --'----'---_'__-.h._.-- - .---- Mr. Stricklin. I I Icouncilmember Ison returned to the room at this time. I I I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF GARBAGE SERVICE CHARGES FOR THE LIDO I RESTAURANT . I Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the resolution be adopted! ¡Which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously I by voice vote. I RESOLUTION NO. 84-03, RESOLÙTION NO. 84-04 ADOPTION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN I Mr. Grove explained that this resolution was prepared by the Jefferson County Commissioners who have adopted it. He indicated that the Council has discussed the revisions to the old plan at earlier council meetings and are now requested to adopt the plan in its final form. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 84-04 which was seconded by Council- member Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 84-05 I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PUBLIC PARK AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON Councilmember Jones made a motion- that the Council adopt Resolution¡ No. 84-05 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed' unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 84-06 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH CAROL BAIRD FOR RUTH SEAVEY JACKSON BEQUEST PROJECT. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt the resolu1:ion which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Short Plat Application No. 1083-02 - Gregory. Councilrnember Kenna made a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing on this application at the regular meeting March 6, 1984, which was secondsd by Counci1member Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Jackson Bequest Project Site. Mayor Shirley reminded the Council that they have taken two separate and distinct actions relative to the Jackson Bequest: 1) to accept the bequest and :2) to appoint a commission which was instructed to take the necessary steps in order to come back to the Council with an acceptable art work at an acceptable site. The concern is the specific site which has been selected and the selection process. Ms. Tree Swenson was recognized and explained what the Jury will be doing next week to proceed with the area and suggested that the Council enlarge the joint commission to include members of the Planning Commission so I that what is finally decided with the use of the site will fit with the overall plans for Port Townsend. She indicated that the Jury I will be meeting with the public at the Chapel in Fort Worden at ì 7:30 P.M. to describe their activities on February 14, 1984. I Councilmember Jones reported that he had 25 different complaints Ion the selection of the site which included suggestions for other 54 MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 1984 Cont. --- ---.-----.----------- -- --- -----'------------'-'--'----- -_.. --------------.---- .---.----- ----.---. --.-------- - locations like Chetzamoka Park. A discussion en;ued about various f sites and locations within the proposed area as it relates to parking and landscaping. Mr. Mark Welch indicatÕ!d that the Commission would like to look at the parking pla1- in light of the re'location of the ferry terminal because the dem:md is down. Ms.. Lois Flury was recognized and explained that the Commission has had some preliminary discussions about parking hÕ!hind the buildings and do not think it will fit with the project. It was noted that artistic setting within the general area will be an option considered by' the artist who is finally selected. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley d,Õ!clared the meeting adjourned at 9:23 P.M. ATTEST: tLJL City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 21, 1984 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met: in regular sessio~ this 21st day of February, 1984, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean CaTIlfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, ~1ike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Putllic Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the TIlinutes of February 7, 1984, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Memorial $1,845.19 4,294.18 754.28 62.66 3,750.00 4,500.71 281.82 4,303.54 I Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills émd claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I