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Home My WebLink About02/05/1985 1 41 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 5, 1985 -------.------,--.----.-----.---.- ----.--.-.-----. --- --.---- ------------------------- ------------------------,---. .---..--.---------- ,---- ---_.----------- ------ The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of February, 1985, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent¡ Shirley presiding. I ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imis- ¡ lund, 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. MINUTES I i Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the minutes of January 15, 1985, 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: Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen1s Pension Memo ria 1 Services $41,802.75 2,215.31 3,274.37 1,225.25 1,161.12 22,143.38 1 ,767.97 1,673.21 143.08 and Re 1 i ef I Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the prope~ funds which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice i vote. COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated January 21, 1985, from Duane Berentson from the Department of ¡Transportation to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council thanking him for his letter on their planning effort and indicating that the plan now excludes anyoption that abandons the Port Townsend-Keystone Ferry service. Rates will be studied separately. The Council received a letter of resignation dated December 28, 1984, from Thelma! Scudi who left the Arts Commission effective January 1, 1985. Mayor Shirley in- ' dicated that he wrote her a letter thanking her for her service and has chosen a replacement which he will present later in the meeting. The Council received a letter dated January 21, 1985, from Frank Kilham in opposi tion to the rezone request submitted by Lakeside Industries and Jefferson County. Mayor Shirley referred this to the public hearing. The Council received a letter dated January 29, 1985, from Timothy Lee of Lakesidb Industries requesting that they table Rezone Request No. 782-01 to allow them to I study and respond to the Planning Commission's findings and recommendations. I Mayor Shirley suggested that the council follow the normal procedure and hear testimony from those who have arrived this night in response to the hearing notic~ and then continue it to a later date. ' I The council received two letters dated February 1, 1985, in opposition to the ¡street work be done to improve Landes Street, one from Phyll is Hopeck and one from JoAnn Alber. Councilmember Imislund expressed shock about the statements ¡written in the paper about activity contrary to promises given the propery owners; in the area. She requested that efforts be made to slow traffic in the area and i make plans in the future which will avoid difficulty of this type. Mayor Shirley, reported that he made a personal contact with each property owner involved and: explained the problem and described the sequence of events surrounding this work.: A discussion ensued on the possibil ity of lowering the speed limit in this area. . JoAnn Alber was recognized and requested that city trucks using Landes Street I ¡SlOW down or take another route. I ì I I 142 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 5, 1985 Cont. ----- -~----- ------ ---------~------_. --------------,---------,------ "The'- cou~~il--~-~-e'¡-v~d a-le-~-~~';--da~d-' January 25~85 ~-from Homer S. Smi th,. 'Jr., .. --,,~~ I~~mer S. Smith III and Bob Carter reporting that all insuran,ce coverage written through PENCO is being cancelled and indicating the city will now be insured for property, fidelity and employers 1 iability from Western Casualty and Surety, I general 1 iabil ity from Northwestern National, and unbrella coverage from Cal uniO¡. The insurance carriers for the various other coverages presently enjoyed by the city were also 1 isted. Homer Smith III was recognized and reported that they are going to be able to get the premium reduced to around $37,000. IA letter received January 29, 1985 by the council from Yvonne Pepin was copied fo~ them requesting permission to place a sandwich board sign on Water Street promoti7g ~n art gallery at 764 Lawrence Street. It was noted that the location is not pro- perly zoned to allow an art gallery. Mr. Strickl in explained that there is no ordinance authorizing him to issue permits of this type. Mayor Shirley indicated this request will be handled administratively. PUBLIC COMMENTS Cheryl Van Dyke was recognized and requested that the city repair the chuck holês ¡and parking areas around the Chamber of Commerce Information Center. She also asked that the map in the visitors guide be updated by the city before the 1986 printing. Mayor Shirley suggested that she meet with Ted Strickl in. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Shirley proclaimed the month of February, 1985, as Foster Parent Month. He also announced the reappointment of Barbara Gemberl ing to the Arts Commission, ~he appointment of Lucy Vane to the Arts Commission, and Alan Carman to the Plan- ning Commission. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the appointments khich was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. 1 . ~egislative/Environmental. Councilmember Jones reported that the committee has þonsidered the P-1 zoned privately owned land and is recommending that the council ¡look at each parcel on a case by case basis seeking input from the property owners. 'A rough map' indicating where these parcels are lòcated was requested. I Finance. Councilmember Hunt reported that the committee has been meeting to dis- cuss the insurance needs of the city and have prepared forms for the committee I chairmen to present 5 year plans to the Finance Committee by April 15, 1985. I Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Kenna reported that the City Attorney has pre- pared a water sales agreement between the city and the Public Util ity District governing water sales for the Hastings Loop. He asked the council to study it ~nd give the water committee their comments. Councilmember Camfield requested that ~he counci 1 receive some rough 'maps indicating where this service will go. A discussion ensued on provisions õfthe agreement. [ i I ~ackson Bequest. Mayor Shirlëy reported that the City Attorney is preparing a service contract with the artists for the Jackson and it is time to restructure fhe committee overseeing the project. He suggested that one member of the council work with two members of the joint arts/parks committee that were involved in the kelection of the sculpture. He indicated that Councilmember Kenna volunteered to I reeve on th;s comm;ttee- I I PUBLIC HEARINGS I I I ~ezone Request No. 782-01 - Lakeside Industries and Jefferson County. Mr. Harper I ~ndicated that in 1 ight of the fact that the applicants have ask the city to table the application, he sees no value in opening the hearing. Councilmember Kenna 1 read the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the application. ThOS. citizens who had come to participate indicated that they would I ike to understand flust what is proposed before they make their comments. Councilmember Kenna made I a motion that the public hearing on this appl ication be tabled to a future date thich was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I : OLD BUSINESS ! i , i I i I I ! ¡ I ( , I ORDINANCE NO. 2009 AN ORDINANCE DEFINING AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NUISANCES, FOR THE ENFORCEMENT TO PREVENT AND ABATE PUBLIC NUISANCES, AND REPEALING PREVIOUS ORDINANCES. I I I 143 MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 5, 1985 Cont. ---"--- --------- ------- -- - -- ---- -----------~-------------------- - . ----. ----------'- -- --- I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Mr. Harper explained the changes from the original draft. A brief discussion ensued on provisions of the ordinance with participation from citizens from the audience who were unidentified and Seargent~J Robert Boice of the Police Department. Mr. Boice suggested that the council not I repeal section 4 of Ordinance No. 579 as provided in section 11 of the new ordin-i I ance. Mr. Jay Volmer was recognized and spoke in favor of the ordinance. Mr. i Joe Ryan was recognized and also spoke in favor of the ordinance. Councilmember ! Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third! be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimous- ly by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember I Hunt made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2009 which was seconded by Councilmembe~ Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ¡ Bid Award on Dump Truck. Mr. Strickl in explained that he has reviewed the propos1ls and is recommending that the council accept the low bid from Smokey Point Sales apd Serviée. Councilmember Jones made a motion to that effect which was seconded by , Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 85-05 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE PORT TOWNSEND CIVIC TRUST Mayor Shirley introduced Mr. David Kahley who will be the Mainstreet Coordinator for the Port Townsend Civic Trust. Mr. Grove explained the contract documents. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 85-06 I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT MODIFYING TOWNE POINT PUD PROPERTY USE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Mr. Harper explained the provisions of this modification and some of the history' on the development. He indicated that this will establ ish fixed time limits for certain improvements. Councilmember Jones made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 85-06 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the council, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Mayor 63:=t2~ Attest: I iLJ~ City Clerk