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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/1984 66 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 20, 1984 Cont. . - Ms. Swenson explained that there will be a public hearing on April I 9, 1984, to obtain public input on the selection process and possible revisions. The deadline for submission of the models has been moveJi back to October 15, 1984, to allow more public input and artist to gain background in community history and interests. A brief discussion ensued on provisions for maintenance. Tree indicated that the Arts Commission is satisfied with the work of the jury. The potential for acceptance of the work by the community was discussed. NEW BUSINESS I RESOLUTION NO. 84-12 A RESOLUTION DECLARING PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING SALE OR TRADE. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Resolution No.84-12 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:03 P.M. B;:b I Mayor ATTEST: ~~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 3, 1984 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met ìn regular sessio~ this 3rd day of April, 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 Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Park€:r. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES councilmember Camfield made a motion to approve the minutes of March 20, 1984 as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by VOiCE! vote. I BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Exoense Street Library Park Federal Shared Revenue Emergency Medical Services water/Sewer $27,583.42 4,066.66 3,401.71 1,284.65 7,262.50 1,132.07 11,082.60 67 ----- .._-------_u--------_I1~r:!Q'l'~S.QF_'rHE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL-3~_1984 Cont. -_.~_.~--_.__._-- - -------- --.---..-..-...-----.. -"-'-----------------"--------------------..----.,-. - ------- -.------- Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Memorial Payroll $ 3,446.61 1,576.16 75.00 28,591.67 I I Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid I from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter Shirley Beard in opposition to 11283-03 from William and Carol I have their view blocked. I dated March 19, 1984, from John and i Street Vacation Application No. Gurley because of the potential to The Council received a letter dated March 24, 1984 from James Myers: in opposition to Street Vacation Application No. 1283--03 submitted! by ~rJilliam and Carol Gurley because this site is a public view' point and refuge for wildlife. A petition with 22 signatures dated March 26,1984, was received by the Council in opposition to Street Vacation Application No. 1283-03 from William and Carol Gurley because of the need for access to the bluff by the public. I The Council received a letter dated April 2, 1984, from William and Carol Gurley withdrawing their street vacation application. Mayor Shirley asked the City Attorney if the applicants can with- draw the application at this time and Mr. Harper said they can. Mayor Shirley referred this correspondence to that portion of the agenda set aside for public hearing. A letter dated March 26, 1984, from Keith Harper, City Attorney I' to David Grove was copied for the Council advising him not to pursue the matter of sewer pipe for Towne Point because of the unlikelihood of success in court. On March 30, 1984, an additional I memo was prepared f>urthercJJ.a;rifying his opinion. Councilmember I Hunt indicated that this points out that the deals li:<e this need I to be put in writing. Mayor Shirley pointed out that when Mr. I Stricklin was hired, he put a stop to arrangements of this type. I Mr. Harper explained that what happened was a standard practice at the time but his personal opinion is that they were acting beyond: the scope of their authority. He emphasized that the choice as to. whether to continue pursuit rests with the Council. A brief discussion ensued on the need for the easement given to the City in exchange for the pipe. A memorandum dated Harch 26, 1984, from Robert L. Hollister of the: Department of Retirement Systems was copied for the Council advising the City would now be responsible for extra retirement cost because of excess compensation to retiring employees such as a percentage of sickleave. ANNOUNCEMENTS I Mayor Shirley announced the re-appointment of James John Tavernakis to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to > approve the re-appointment which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Mayor Shirley proclaimed April 8th through April 14, 1984, as . Private Property Week. The Council was advised of the various activities planned by the local realtors. Mr. Kent Taylor was recognized and i Reed Street vacation application. I it is farther down on the agenda. ì i I I I asked about the status of the Mayor Shirley explained that 68 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL: 3, 1984 Cont. ------ - -- ---------- -- ------ ------------ - -~-'-- -- --------.--------- 1----- ----------- ----- - . -- -- ----- , , ' COMMITTEE REPORTS Fire/Light/Sanitation. Councilmember Parker reported that the Committee is recommending against the installation of a street light at Lawrence and Gaines. He indicated the Committee agrees that there is a need for a street light on Discovery Road near NorWest Village which would require the installation of a pole also. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Jones. After a brief discussion, the motion passed by voice vote with six Councilmembers voting in the affirma- tive. Councilmember Imislund voted against the motion. I Councilmember Jones complrmented the city street crew on the storm drainage improvement done along Washington Street. Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Kenna reported that the Committee met with the Arts/Park Committee to review the site for the Jackson Bequest and evaluate the erosion by wave action. He indicated a study is being made of the whole waterfront by Wölfe Bauwer to evaluate what improvements can be made. He explained that monthly meetings are being held with bureaucrates from various utilities to address the water needs throughout the county. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reported that the Urban Waterfront Study and draft of the Comprehensive Plan are being reviewed. He requested that the Council make comments on their copies and drop them off to John Floyd. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a final declaration of non-significance on the rezone requested by David Worley which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS I Street Vacation Application No. 1283-03 - Gurley. Mayor Shirley explained that he sees no sense in conducting apublic hearing on this application to vacate Reed Street between Jackson and Clallam Streets in light of the fact that the applicants have withdrawn their request. Mr. Taylor was recognized and requested that more extensive notification be given to the community when public access to a view from the bluff is involved. A discussio ensued on the present procedure and reasons in support. Statute of Limitations from Zoning Decisions. Mr. Grove reported that the Planning Commission is recommending that a 30 day time limit on appeals to Superior Court be imposed for zoning and subdivision decisions. He also read'a minority report from Julie McCulloch and Jim Tavernakis suggesting that the time be extended to at least 90 days. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. Mr. John Floyd was recognized and spoke against the 30 day time limit and recommended at least a 90 day period. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the request over to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Camfield made a motion directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing the time limit at 90 days for adoptión" at the next council meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS I ORDINANCE NO. 1989 AN ORDINDANCE REZONING BLOCKS 70, 71, 72 AND 168 OF THE HASTINGS 2~D ADDITION EXCEPT PORTIONS NORTH OF THE STATE HIGHWAY, FROM M-I TO C-II AN[ AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and I the third be by title only which was seconded ty Councilmember HUrt I I I 69 -------- --- - - -- J'1_:(NUTES - OF THE_- REGQLAR SESSION OF AHRrr; 3, 1984C°I?-j:_~-------------- I I I - -.. ---- ----- an-ëf-passed unanimously by voice võ-t-e:---~ir~~Grovè-~agaír.L--reà'-d - Úïe-P -------- ordinance by title. Councilmember :Kenna madE! a motion to adopt the ordinance which was seconded by CouncilmemberHunt and passed ¡unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 84-13 I I I I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH ARTISTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF MODELS PROPOSED FOR THE JACKSON BEQUEST ART PROJECT. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 84-13 which was seconded by Cour.,cilmember Imislund and passed by voice vote with six Councilmen~ers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Jones voted against the motion.' RESOLUTION NO. 84-14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ~1AYOR AND CLERK OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE CONDITIONAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR KAH TAl PARK. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Imislund made a motion to , adopt Resolution No. 84-14 which was seconded by Councilmember ISOp and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 84-15 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH STEPHEN YATES FOR RUTH SEAVEY JACKSON BEQUEST PROJECT. " Counci~lmember Ison made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 84-15 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Public Hearings. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the counci~ conduct public hearings on Street Vacation Application No. 1283-02, for Kraxberger/Enerson and Rezone Request No. 1283-01 for Tavernakis at the regular council meeting on May 1, 1984, and on Short Plat Application No. 184-01 for Lovan and P-I zoning Ordinance changes at the regular meeting May 15,1984 which was seconded by Council- member Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declåred the meeting adjourned at 8:49 P.M. ~ ) Mayor ATTEST: J~~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL l7, 1984 The city Council of the City .of Port Townsend met in regular session this 17th day of April, 1984, at 7:30 P.H. in the Council Chambers. of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding.