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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/02/1984 113 MINIJ~ES OF THE REGUL~R SESSION OF OCTOBER 2, 1984 ------ -_..---,-,-------~ -.-. - ...- - I I I - '---------------------.....----..---'.-.-' The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 2nd day of Octobe~ 1984, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ' I ' IC~uncilmembers present lund, Glenn Ison, Vern Att~rney Keith Harper, David Grove. ROLL CALL at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis'Hunt, Frieda Imis- i Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Also present were City' Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasùrer mINUTES ~ouAcilmember Hunt mad~ a motion to approve the minutes of September 18, 1984, as; written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- . member Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAImS 'The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I I Current Expense Street library Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue 'Kah Tai Lagoon Pa~k Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Memorial Payroll $22,175.57 2,392.57 3,809.37 4,822.07 1,836.08 6,512.50 8.65 8,131 .25 , 2,441.07 1,691.24 34.62 28,849.15 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. comMUNICATIONS A letter dated August 24, 1984, from Mr. and Mrs. David Amos to the Planning Commission was copied for the council expressing opposition to al'y off-street i parking for the Starrett House because it would devalue their adjacent property. mayor Shirley referred this to the public hearing. The council received two letters from Mark Wilcox, one dated August 30, 1984, to the Planning Commission and mne dated October 2, 1984, opposing .a variance from j the off-street parking requirements for the Starrett House because it is contrar* to the intent of the ordinance, creates further traffic hazzards and congestion i Ion the streets, ~nd creates a dangerous precedent. mayor Shirley referred these! also to the public hearing scheduled for later in the meeting. ' i ì A letter dated September 17, 1984, from Dennis Salts of Eden Systems to David Grove was copied for the counçil indicating that they can accept all changes to the agreement proposed by the City Attorney on a license for use of their computer programing with one exception in Article 3. mr. Grove 13xplained that this change is acceptable to him and the City Attorney and will not require a new resolution from the.council. The council received a letter dated September 22, 1984, from Cal McCune offering: 1 two postcard pictures of a new monument recently unveiled in Vanl~ouver, British! I Colombia, Canada. mayor Shirley referred this to the Arts Commission. A letter dated September 24, 1984, from Mayor Shirley to the Jefferson County Board of Health was copied for the douncil informing them that Councilmember : Glenn Ison has been appointed as the City's representative on tho Board of Healt~. I, . , i i 114 mINUTES Of THE REGULAR SESSION Of OCTOBER, 2-, 1984 Cont. ----- ",,-,-'--------'------ _.._--n____~_--------'---- ~:dated ~ePte:ber 25,-1984," rrom Stephen ca1li~ 'or Sandison-Callis and- ':S~~~¡:I Associates, Inc. was copied for the council indicating that they will have a ,new bond within two weeks for Olympic Disposal. A letter dated October 1, 1984, from Mayor Shirley to the Department of Communit~ Development was copied for the' council indicating that the council has approved an application for Commu~ity Development Block Grant funds to rehabilitate a, . building to serve as temporary shelter for the homeless, provide office space, and serve as a model of energy efficiency and solar retro-tech. funds. for housing rehabilitation loans to low and moderate income residents ""ere- al-so '.r.q~e8ted. On October 2, 1984, the council received a letter from Marie Whealdon requesting that the small signs on the sidewalk be allowed to remain~. mayor Shirley iri~~c~tied there will be a report on this ~Ubject under committee reports. ., I mayor Shirley announced the appointment of Don Hoglund to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Ison made a motion to approve the appointment which was seconded b~ councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Camfield requested an updated list of all board and commission mem~ers. PUBLIC COmmENTS marian Holbrook wàs recognized and spoke in favor of small signs on the sidewalk suggesting that the owners of the signs be made liable for any accidents they cause. She also cômplained about the fact that police officers work alone most of the time. Mr. "Robin Bergstrom was recognized and spoke in favor of ;he small signs on the sidewalks indicating that he knows there is a problem but businesses off.ater Street ~eed signs to let the p~blic know where they are and suggested designated areas be established where the signs can be located. monica macguir was recognized anò spoke in favor of the small signs on the sidewalk and e~couraged the council to adòpt the guidelines recommended by the Arts Commission. Mr. Paul Boyer was recognized and'reported that a meeting of the smali business owners from the downtown area expressed support for the continuance of the small signs on the sidewalks. He said they suggested the city designate specific areas for I the signs and indicated their willingness to coo.perate in enforcement of this type of regulation. Mr. Chris Hurdle was recognized and spoke in favor of the small signs on the sidewalks because they attract additional business for the the off-Water Street enterprises and sug~ested that the sidewalk be painted with a line to-indicate the designated area. . I mr. Mark Wilcox was recognized.and asked'that the city do something to reduceth hazzard for traffic at the intersection of Jefferson and Tyler Streets. mayor Shirley indicated that he and the Pålice Chief and Public IDorks'Directór have. been looking at that. I Mr. Doug Milholland was recognized and reported that representatives from Jalapa are presently in the United States visiting another sister .city. ,He indicatåd efforts are being made to finance the travel of one person to Port Townsend befo e their return to Jalapa. A small group of volunteers are working on a design for I a sar11tliry sewer system for their town. MEt; suggested that the city might consider using plants to provide secondary sewage treatment. Ms. Jan Slater was recognizeß and requested that during the homes tours buses ar~ causing 'problem in traffic'control and suggested that they let their passengers dff a block away from the homes rather than right in front. mayor Shirley indicated that he would bring this up at the next transit board meeting. marie Landcaster was recognized and spoke in favor of the small signs on the sid - walks indiGating'that they invested a lot of money in their sign. She asked if the abutting property owners have any control over what happens in the sidewalk. Mayor Shirley indicated that the property owner can exercise some control but is unable to relieve the city of responsibility. A discussion ensued on the merits of several approaches to control ofsi~Ring on the sidewalks. mayor Shirley suggested that representatives from the group meet with him and the Public Works Director to prepare a recommendation for the council. I I I I I 115 - - -... . --- -- MINUTES Of TRE REGULAR SESSION Of OCTOBER 2, 19B4 Cant. - - - - . --.-.--.--------.--- ----. -- .__._~----- ------- ------------------.--- -- - ---------- ~ commITTEE REPORTS I Police and License. Councilmember Camfield reported that the committee would like to receive some samples of ordi~ances adopted by other cit~Bs to prohibit I clutter on private property within the city. I mater/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committåe has been meeting with representative from the Public Utility District on their hydro project and will offer Bome agreements in the executive session which may ! avoid further legal action. A discussion ensued on the possible benefits described by the PUD staff for citizens in the city. Councilmember Hunt requested that someone from Tacoma City Light be invited to addrl3ss the city council on this issue since they may be involved. Mainstreet Proqram. Mayor Shirley reported that an application has been under the mainstreet program and he has received pledges for $111000 in funds. I I ! I I submitted matching: j BID OPENING The following bid was opened and read aloud to supply the city with one breathing air compressor: L.N. CURTIS AND SONS 55,765.00 plus tax fire Chief Bob Jones explained that this is within 1100.00 of what he received as a quote earlier and recommended acceptance. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council accept the bid which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS I Variance Request No. 684-01 - Richard & Susan Thompson. mr. Gro\Je Explained that -the Planning Commission is recommending that the council deny this application. for a variance from the off street parking requiremerits of Section 4.02G of the ¡ City Zoning Ordinance No. 1625 to provide only five off street parking spaces for the Starrett House Inn and Restaurant at 74.4 Clay Street. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Richard Thompson was recognized and I indicated that he understands the concerns of his neighbors expressed at the II Planning Commission Hearing and is willing to provide as many off street parking spaces as the city requires. He went on to explain that the area in the rear of the building would be the most suitable for off streot parking but is limited in space. Mr. Mark Wilcox was recognized and spoke against the application for the reasons outlined in the two letters he submitted. Mr. Thompson was again recognized and presented the council with a p'lrking plan for twelve spaces. He indicated his concern is with protecting i:he residential nature of the appearance of the house from the street. 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 discussion, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to refer the new parking plan to the Planning Commission for a recommendation which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Variance Request No. 884-01 - David Johnson. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application for a variance to allow construction of a garage at 915 Taylor Street. It was noted that the council also received a minority report indicating that there arn no special conditions or circumstances peculiar to this land that are not applicable to other lands in the same district, that granting the væriance will confer a special privilege to the subject property and be materially detrimental to the public welfare and safety. They recommended that the applicant be required i to remove the partially completed garage. mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. David Johnson was recognized and spoke in favor of his application indicating that concerns about drainage and access b:~ the tire Department have been addressed. He reported that his neighbors are in favor of the application. Councilmember Camfield asked mr. Johnson why he started construction before he received the variance. He indicated that he was having electrical problems with the house and wanted to install a new snrvice on the ,future garage, so he constructed enough of the garage to allow i~stallation of I the electrical service. A discussion ensued on the size and des1gn of the garage. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the council find that the 11 6 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 2, 1984 Cont. -- -------.- _._------. --. ------.--- --_.. --- .----.--- ---------------------------..---- request meets the criteria established by section 6.10 of Ordinance No. 1625 and that the variance be granted provided that the applicant not be allowed to erect any more outbuildings on his property. The motion was seconded by Council- member Parker, but failed by roll call vote with four councilmembers voting I I against the motion. Councilmember Imislund, Hunt, and Parker voted in favor Of- the motion. After a brief discussion of the alternatives left to Mr. Johnson, an adhoc committee was formed to evaluate the possibilities -'VerA Jones, Jim Parker, and Janis Hunt. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to continue the. application to the next regular council meeting.which was seconded by Councilmem~er I Jones and passed unanimously. by voice vote. ' ORDINANCE NO. 2005 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING PROCEDURES AND POLICIES UNDER THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT AND REPEALING PRIOR PROVISIONS OF THE CITY'S ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Mayor Shirley openned the hearing to the audience to receive public comments as advertised but no testimony was offered. Mayor Shirley then closed the hearing to the audience and turned the ordinance' over to the council for disposition. Mr. Harper explained the differences betwee this ordinance and the one adopted by the county which was previously copied for the council. After a brief discussion about the mechanics of the ordinance, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the secon and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Icouncilmember Hunt made a motion that .the council adopt ordinan- ce No. 2005 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by fall call vote. I I I OLD BUSINESS Goals and Policies Statement for 1985. Mr. Grove reported that he took the infor- mation reviewed and prioritized at the retreat and summarized it into a narrative draft as requested by the council. Councilmember Kenna .indicated the desire to create a storm sewer utility should be included. After a brief discussion, Mayor Shirley suggested that the council.give.Mr. Grove their comments in writing so a new draft can be prepared for their consideration. EXECUTIVE SES~ION Mayor Shirley declared a recess into executive sess~on at 10:00 P.M. to discuss pending.legal action. ADJOURNMENT At 10:40 p.m. Mayor Shirley reconvened the ~eeting. There being no further business, he immediately declared the meeting adjourned. Attest: ~~ Mayor ) - 44~ City Clerk I I I I I