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Home My WebLink About05/01/1984 73 _n_._»__..----.--.--- __~:I:mrr)~!?_OF THE _REGULAR SESSION. OF MAY 1, 1984 - ._--- ------._-------------_. . ---_._._. .---- "'- ._-.-- - - -- '-------------'.--.------. -------- The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular sessio~ this 1st day of May, 1984, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers! of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ! ROLL CALL 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 I PROCL~~TION IMaYOr Shirley proclaimed May 13-20, 1984, as Rhododendron Festival: Week posing for pictures with Queen Shawn Goss and her court. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of April, 17, 1984, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which: was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice. vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Memorial Payroll $28,396.55 4,161.12 3,726.29 1,112.69 4,000.00 57.70 3,750.00 11,114.95 1,191.61 1,880.69 407.41 29,302.51 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid! from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmernber Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS I The Council received a letter dated April 18, 1984, from Alta Kram : requesting that the age be lowered for senior citizens eligible to . receive a discount on their water and sewer bills. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. . I The Council received.. a claim for damages dated April 18, 1984, i from Jane Hall in the amount of $900.00 for damage to her car as ¡ 'the result of the bluff giving way on Washington Street. Council-' member Imislund made a motion to deny the claim and rE:fer it to the insurance company which was seconded by Councilmenilier Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. The Council received a letter dated April 22, 1984, from Mr. & Mrs.: J. Walter Johnson protesting the rezone request by Mr. Tavernakis because the street is narrow and the traffic has increased greatly' in the past few years and suggested that the vacant lots west of the clinic be considered instead. Mayor Shirley referred this to the' public hearing scheduled for later in the meeting. I ¡The the ! May I I , ¡ I I I I Council received an invitation dated April 25, 1984, to preview fiberworks exhibit in the Marine Park Cormnunity Building on 2, 1984. 74 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION ~ffiY 1, 1984,Cont. -- -------- ------- ---- --------- -------.--------------- ---- An environmental checklist dated April 27, 1984, from Service Activities Corporation was copied for the Council on the proposal to construct a 100 unit motel and convention and conference room facilities with restaurant on Sims W~y. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. The Council received a Summons to respond to a lawsuit from Richard and Barbara Jevne dated April 26, 1984. Mayor Shirley explained that this was referred to the insurance company previously and has also been copied for the City Attorney. The Council received a letter April 1, 1984, from Blair Wolfley, Director of the Rhododendron Festival, requesting licensing authòri,y [on behalf of their Board of Directors from May 12 through May 20, 1984, within the city limits. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to grant them the authority which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna land passed unanimously by voice vote. The Council received a copy of the State Environmental Policy Act Rules published by the Department of Ecology and effective April 4, 1984. Mayor Shirley explained that the new rules will not be ¡implemented until adopted by the Council. I COMMITTEE REPORTS ¡Human Affairs/Library/Arts. Councilmember Jones reported that the ¡committee would like to redirect the request for additional vacatio Ifor Hella Lee to the Finance Committee. pay Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a proposed declaration of non-significance on the environmental checklist submitted for the update to the ,Comprehensive Land Use Plan which was seconded by Councilmember Jon~s land passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna announce& ,that the committee is meeting on the downtown parking situation. Mr. Jerry Newlin, of Clark and Associates was recognized and explained the plan for routing surface drainage for the Claridge Court Apartments prepared after recommendations from the Park Board. Mr. Stricklin pointed out some of the most significant~ features on! the detailed drawings of the plan and recommended approval. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ison made a motion that the Council approve the drainage plan which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt. Mr. Stephen Hayden was recognized and expressed concern about the run off from 12th Street and suggested that expansion of the marsh area might reduce the pollutants before they enter the lagoon. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Shirley proclaimed the month of Mayas Poppy Month and Older Americans Month. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application No. 1283-02 - Randy Kraxberger and Lisa Enerson. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is " recommending approval of this application to vacate the alley from Hancock to Sher~an between Ha~tings and 29th Street. Mayor Shirley" opened the hearlng to the audlence. Mr. Randy Kraxberger was. recognized and spoke in favor of the application explaining that the area is small and that the property owners would prefer that the I public did not have access to the rear of their land. Mr. Robert Grimm was recognized and indicated he was present representing the Planning Commission to answer any questions from the Council. He explained that the original application was only for a portion of the alley and the commission suggested that the applicant amend his application to include the entire length so as not to leave a portiøn dead end. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed t~e hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the I Council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Councilmember I Parker made a motion to approve the application finding that it . I i I I I I I I 75 -'.-------------------. -----------..- - ----- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 1, 1984,Cont. ------------ ---, -- . - -- _u_-------- ,----- - -- -----'-"--_u_----. -- -.-'-"'-- ------------,---- --------------- I meets the criteria established in Section 5.20 of Ordinance No. 1802 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed by voice vote with five Councilmembersvoting in the affirmative. Council- ~ members Kenna and Jones voted against the motion. Rei6-ne Request-No._lZ83-01 - Games Tavernakis. Mr. Grove explained that theÞlanning Commission is recommending that the Council deny! this application to rezone lots 1 & 2 of Block 276 of the Eisenbei~ Addition from R-l to R-3. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to - the audience. Mr. James Tavernakis was recognized and spoke in : favor of his application explaining that he only wants to build ani addition to the present dental and vision clinic which would not ¡ access on to Sheridan. The west side of the existing clinic abutt~ a street right of way and he is willing to record covenants againsif. the deed \vhich would prohibit any other use of the site. He : indicated that the zoning would serve as a buffer to the coIT~ercia] zoning across the street and down Sims Way. Mr. Art 'richner was recognized and spoke against the applic3.tion because he does not want any more creeping socialism down Sims Way and suggested that ! Mr. Tavernakis consider adding a second story to the building I instead. Mrs. Rose Johnson was recognized and spoke against the - application because of the traffic in the area. Mr. Herb Heinle was recognized and spoke against the application because the area was zoned as residential and he is opposed to strip commerical use~ ~1r. Elwin Wright was recognized and spoke against the application, because of the traffic it would generate and his desire to keep' I commerical uses out of the area. Hr. Tom Hajhan was recognized and spoke against the application because of the varied uses available under R-3 and the eroding away of R-l property. Mr. Bill Bennett was recognized and spoke against the application because this area has always been residential. Mr. Tavernakis was! I recognized and spoke in rebuttal. He repeated his original reason$ for the request. He claimed that this is not a commerical use. Mr. Jay Gibson was recognized and indicated that he was asked to be at this meeting to represent the Planning Commission to answer I any questions. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. After a brief d~scussion, Councilmember Parker made a motion that the Council deny the applicafion which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 84-19 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT \'lITH CAREY/CALDWELL FOR DESIGN OF KAH TAl PARK. I Mr. Stephen Hayden was recognized and discussed proposed changes I to the wording of the agreement. It was determined that all testing of materials would be better assigned to various contractors. Mr.: Stricklin pointed out that the number of copies for the bid \ packages is limited and some provisions should be made to limit copies to the contractor. The use of a deposit was also suggested~ Most of the changes did not change the substance of the contract I but were meant to clarify the document. Concerns were expressed about a provision to recover funds from the consultant for dis- allowed expenditures. It was indicated that the agreement would be submitted to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation to make sure reimbursement would not be complicated or disallowed as a result of this agreement. After a brief discussion on the wisdom' of delaying approval, Councilmernber Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 84-19 which was seconded by Councilmember ' Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 84-18 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A THIRD ADDENDUM TO THE GARBAGE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH OLYMPIC DISPOSAL, INC. 76 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 1, 1984,Cont. ------ ------ -- ----- -- - ------- ------------- ----"--"-- --------- - ------- -_._-------------------- After a brief explanation from Mr. Grove, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt this resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. ! NEW BUSINSS - ? ¡variance Request No. 284-01 - Buhler. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to conduct a public hearing on this application at the regular meeting June 5, 1984, which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Tourism Proposal from CIa 11 am County Economic Development Council. Mr. Ted Gage was recognized and explained the consulting work that they are doing for Clallam County and inviting the city to join with Clallam County on some projects currently under consideration. He introduced Michael Reed who showed the Council a series of slides showing some of their plans and some of the problems with signs in Clallam County which he indicated were similar to problems faced by tourists in Jefferson County as well. They described a large metal map which they plan to display on the road sides in Clallam County land requested input as to what should be on the map about Port ¡¡Townsend. They also wanted to know if the city would like to purchase some of the maps. It was indicated that the cost will be approxima~ely 1$1,500 per map. After a brief discussion, this suggestion was I referred to the Finance Committee. Councilmember Hunt indicated that !she would set up a meeting with the Tourism Committee of the Chambe~ ¡Of Commerce. I ¡Mayor Shirley called for an executive session at 9:53 P.M. to discuss . I ¡pending legal action with the Council and City Attorney. The meetlng ¡was reconvened at 10:28 P.M. i I I I ¡There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting ¡adjourned at 10:28 P.M. I I ¡ I~ I I I t I I ! EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT I I ¡ I