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Home My WebLink About06/19/1984 86 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 19, 1984 ---,,----,---- -- ,-",---_. -----------------.--------------------- ------------ ------------ ------.--------_._--.----- --------------.. The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular sessio¡1 this 19th day of June, 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, Ftieda Imi~lund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones and Mike Kenna. Also prese,t were City Attorney Kei t~ Harper, Public. Works DirE~ctor Ted str~ckli~, and Clerk-Treasurer Davld Grove.Councl1member Jlm Parker arrlved I later in the meeting. . I I'councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of June 5, 1984, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which ¡was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. . . i BILLS AND CLAIMS ¡The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I ! I ! MINUTES Current Expense Street Park Federal Shared Revenue Kah Tai Lagoon Park water/Sewer Equipment Rental Memorial $ 3,350.12 589.09 2,697.01 6,250.00 14.01 11,872.57 3,875.28 1,289.84 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid ¡from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and ¡passed unanimously by voice vote. I I ¡ On June 6, 1984, the Council received a letter of resignat~onfrom Uulie McCulloch as a member of the Planning Commission effective July 131, 1984, and recommending that the City create a Planning DepartmeIjlt 1 to provide on-going technical assistance and stability to the planning I process of the City. ! - - - iA letter from John P. Griffin to the Planning Commission dated June 7, 1984, was copied for the Council requesting that they consider his conditional use permit application on its merits even though the present zoning will not allow it and requesting clarification to setback requirements Dutlined in the _directive as to covenants associated with Ordinance No. 1932 and requesting changes in those conditions. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environ- mentål Committee. COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated June 11, 1984, from-Ruffin LeBrane to Mayor Shirley was copied for the Council this day formally resigning his position on the Port Townsend Arts Commission. A letter of appreciation dated June 19, 1984, from Mayor Shirley to Mr. LeBrane was also copied for the Council. The Council received letter from Galen Marrs on June 13,1983, . expressing concern about the appearance of the 100 unit motel and convention center proposed by Service Activites Corporation. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. The Council received a letter dated June 13, 1983, from Marilyn L. Perry informing them that the parking lot on Harrison Street constructed by Shold Excavating for Peoples Bank meets with their satisfaction and requests that the City release the bond. Council- ,member Kenna made a motion to release the bond which was seconded ¡by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I \ i I I I I .""" ~ "" 87 ..MINUTES OF. THE REGULAR S~S_SION QF JUNE 19 ,._;L~8_i._~~~:t::.~._--_._------ I I The Council received a letter on their desks this night from Helen! I Cotton dated June 19, 19.84, requesting that the city dock at the. foot of Madison Street be named the "George Cotton Dock". Mayor I ¡ Shirley referred this the Parks and Property Committee. Copies of a summary describing the Court Improvement Act of 1984 (SSB4430) and notes from Kenneth Neiner on the "Grass Roots and Green Books: The New SEPA Rules and Local Procedures" were made for the Council at the direction of the City Attorney. Mr. Harper , explairieq that this includes a model ordinance which will need to be adopted by the Council. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. ----.------.---- --- -.--.....------- .-..---------- I The Council received a copy of a memorandum dated June 7, 1984, fr~m I Bill Lynch, Staff Counsel for the State Government Committee of ! I the Washington State Senate on Urban Area Parks attadhed to ð lett4r II from Mayor Shirley to Senator Frank Warnke encouraging State suppott for maintenance and renovation of existing parks. Mayor Shirley. indicated that he gave this to Council to advise them of his lobbying effort. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that. the Council issue a proposed negative declaration of environmental! significance on the proposed 65 unit motel at the corner of Logan Street and Sims Way provided that the following additional. information is provided: 1) A site plan, 2) a detailed elevation. plan, 3) an actual scale model including landscaping 'iÑhich was seconded by Councilmember Jones. Councilmember Kenna showed the Council a plot plan of the previous plan which has be.::m changed. CouncilínembersCamfield and Hunt requested that a traffic and circulation analysis also be included before the final declaration is made. Councilmember Kenna included that as Item 4 which was I agreed to by Councilmember Jones. After a brief discussion, the. motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmemb8r Kenna reported that additional plans have been submitted by Service Activities Corporation on the proposed 100 unit motel and conventiqn center on Sims Way. He asked the Council to review the plans! individually and give the committee their comments. A discussion I ensued on the validity of requesting architectural plans. It was. determined that architectural rendering including elevations of the I outside appearance is actually what the Council would like to see before making a final declaration on this project. Councilmember . Kenna indicated that they also need traffic figures, and a copy of the needs assessment. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee needs to develop a new ordinance to deal with the problems surrounding P-1 zoning classification of privately owned land. Councilmember Jones removed himself from the meeing at this. time. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a . proposed negative declaration of environmental s~gnificance on the. pet hospital proposed by John Griffin which was seconded -by Council- member Camfield. Mr. Harper suggested that this motion be . conditioned on the rezone of the property after covenants are recorded. Counci1member Kenna agreed to include that condition in his motion and Councilmember Camfield agreed as th'8 second. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. It was explaimed by Mr. Harper that the Planning Commission cannot make a recommendation to the Council and the Council cannot consider a conditional use. ¡ permit for this property as lon~ a~ it is zoned P-l. . A discussion! ensued about the proposed restrlctlve covenants for the property. ' Councilmember Ison made a motion that the Council approve the drafi¡: of covenants prepared by Mr. Harper which was seconded by Council-' member Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. ' I Finance Committee. Councilmember Hunt explained that the City has an opportunity to purchase a NCR Computer at 'substantial savings / from Jeffe~son County. It w~s indicated that,there is some urgency I to the cholce because there lS another potentlal buyer from Texas I who has made an offer. Mr. Grove requested that he be authorized to offer the County $lO,OOD f6r a list of equipment presented to the Council with an original purchase price of over $100,000. I 88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 191 19841 Cont. ----------------.------ l-counc:~:emb:~-~-unt -~e~~-':ver all related costs anticipated in connection with the purchase and operation of this equipment. I Councilmember Imislund expressed some reservations about this proPolsal I because of comments made by Steve Schauer. Mr. Grove explained that Mr. Schauer is a programmer-and is probably referring to the progralm- ming problems faced by the County. It was indicated the City's advantage is that programming is already complete and in place in twenty other cities from Eden Systems who have an excellent reputation. After a brief discussionl Councilmember Ison made a motion to authorize the Clerk-Treasurer to issue a letter to the County Commissioners indicating the City's interest in their NCR equipment which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt. After a discussion as to whether a price should be included, Councilmember Ison withdrew his original motion and restated the motion authorizing an offer of $10,000 delivered for the equipment which was s-econded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Counc~l- memb~r Hur:t asked Hr. Gro;re to contac~ M,r. S,?hauer and obtain figU, 'les on flnanclng for the Comml ttee at thelr meeting Thurs'daYI June 2ls,.' at 3:30 P.M. Parks & Property. Councilmember Ison announced that a tour of the City Parks has been rescheduled for July 25th. - ...-. AWC Convention. Councilmember Kenna reported that attendance at the conference was invaluable to him to be able to discuss common concerns with officials from other cities. Mayor Shirley announced the appointment of Joel Burns to the Arts Commission. Mayor Shirley proclaimed the week of June 17th to the 21st as "Listen to Youth Week" and June 18th to 24th as "Amateur Radio \^1eek". Short Property at Kearney and Sims Way. Mayor Shirley reminded the Council that Great Northwest Savings and Loan agreed to spend $10,000 to landscape this triàngle area and Mr. Short has refused to sell the site for the appraised value of $400. He indicated that he also refused an offer of $l,OOO.for this 262 square feet. He recommended to Council that the City proceed to acquire this property under the right of eminent domaine. Mr. Harper explained the procedure to condemn 'property'. After a J:)rief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion tÞ instruct the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS Award of Bid on Sewage Comminutor and Sludge Pump. Mr. Strickl:tn recommended that the Counèil accept the bid of H.D. Fowler, Inc. to supply the comminutor and the bid of Whitney Equipment Co., Inc. to supply the sludge pump. Councilmember Ison made a motion to tha effeçt::-.which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by vóice vote. Modification of Ordinance No. 1673 - Sickleave and Vacation. Mr. Grove explained that he prepared a draft ordinance which was delivered to the Council in their packets on Friday establishing the I same policy and benefits for non-union employees which are included ~ in the union contract with one exception. He indicated that this ! action was taken at the direction of the Council at a previous meeting. It was indicated the only exception was a próvision to pay a percentage of unused sickleave upon retirement. Mr. Grove explained that this was deleted because of recent action taken by the State Department of Retirement Systems to charge J:)ack the full effect of these ballon payments to the cities. After a brief dis- cussion, Councilmember Ison made a motion that the draft ordinanèe be tabled until the City Attorney has put it into proper form which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimouslyíby¡vcbice vote. NEW BUSINESS I i I I I I ~ .- ,--- 89 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 19, 1984, Cont. -- --. "<--- - . -- - ._------~-------------_._--_._------ ----------------._-- m_- --._--- -- - u_n - --------1-- --.--- --- Grievance Procedure forJ'J the Handicapped. Mr. Grove explained that i as a result of his assignment as the Handicapped Programs Coordinat<þr, he took the sample procedure provided to the City by the Assod:iatiom øf Washington Cities,and adjusted it slightly filling ilf tl:1e blanks' provided. There belng no further comments, Mr. Grove lndlcated a resolution would be prepared for the next council meeting. I Street Vacation Application No. 384-02 -; Vincent Guthrie, et.al. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing on this application during the regular council meeting July' 17, 1984, which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed ,unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared-the meeting adjourned at 9:l8 P.M. ~~, Mayor 'ATTEST: J~~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 3, 1984 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in n~gular session this 3rd day of July, 1984, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL' 'CALL ì Councilmembers present at roll call were Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Vern Jones, and Mike Kenna. Also present at were City Attorney' Keith Harper, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minute::; of June 19, 1984, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was-- seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimou:::;ly by voice I vote. Councilmember Kenna indicated as clarification -to his committee reports on page 87 that specific material to be used in the motels must be clearly identified. ! i ¡The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I I ¡iCOUnCilmember Imislund made a motion that the paid from the proper funds which was seconded land passed unanimously by voièe vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS I Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Memorial Payroll $36,150.50 2,172.36 2,710.27 2,282.33 773.58 750.00 8,857.32 994.81 l,497.56 140.89 29,12l.l6 bills and claims be by Councilmember Hunt