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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/1985 157 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 7, 1985 ------------'-------------~------- --------------- "'-..-"--------------- ----'-----,,------------------,--------- ---- -------_.,,---,,---- , The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 7th day¡! of May, 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- ì lund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker, Also present were City Attorney, Keith Harper, Publ ic Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk- Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of April 16, 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 Parks Kah Tai Lagoon Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water-S'€!wer Equipment Rental Memorial Hotel/Motel Transient Tax $26,250.41 4,679.15 3,162.60 1,402.75 69.45 456.02 12,187.84 15,512.01 7,861.29 11 .29 5,000.00 I 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 óy voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from George Yount, Manager of the Port of Port Townsend to Mayor Shirley: dated, April 9, 1985, was copied for the council asking for an interim land use ¡ agreement for a recreational vehicle park at a site adjacent to the Port Townsend! Lumber Company. Councilmember Kenna explained that the Legislative/Environmental: Committee looked at the Municipal Code and found no provision which would allow, the city to grant his request. He suggested that the Planning Commission take a : look at this request and come back to the council with a recommendation. A brief: discussion ensued on the estimates of need related to exsisting facil ities. Mayor Shirley referred this to David Goldsmith. PROCLAMATIONS Rhododendron Festival Queen Wendy Ridgeway and her court entered the council meeting at this time and Ms. Ridgeway was recognized and read the mayor's proclamation of May 11th through May 19th, 1985 as "Rhododendron Festival Week" in Port Townsend. COMMUNICATIONS I The Council received a letter dated April 16, 1985, from Jim Hermanson, President! of the Jefferson County Historical Society, requesting that the present traffic I control pattern at the intersection of Jefferson and' Tyler Streets be replaced ì with three stop signs to allow easier access to the Bell Tower by visitors. A response dated April 25, 1985, from Police Chief Robert Hinton was also copied for the council contending that this proposal would be unsafe. Mayor Shirley asked if the council would like him to respond to Mr. Hermanson's letter with the response from the Pol ice Chief. Councilmember Kenna said yes. A letter dated April 18, 1985, from Robert Wilder of the Interagency Committee.. ¡for Outdoor Recreation to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council advising him ì that his request for extension of the deadl ine on the Kah Tai Lagoon Park Develo~- ment to December 31, 1985, was approved. ' 158 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 7, 1985 Cont. ---------------------- --------------------- ----------- - , ----- -- ---------,------ --------,---,------- 1---"--------------------' --,---- ------- ----------------- . ¡The Council received a letter dated April 18, 1985 from Mrs. C.A. Gillett opposlny the vacation of Gaines Street. Mayor Shirley referred this to the public hearingl fA letter from Williene Harris to Ted Strickl in dated April 24, 1985, was copied ¡for the council requesting that an easement be retained for utilities in the pro- ¡posed vacation of Gaines Street between Washington and Jefferson Streets. Mayor ¡Shirley referred this to the publ ic hearing. , I IThe Council received a letter dated April 26, 1985, from Janet Glave suggesting ¡regulations on the placement of garbage cans in residential areas and leash laws ¡for dogs. IA revised development agreement for the Bishop Park Senior Apartment project was ¡copied along with a cover letter dated April 23, 1985, from Jinx Harrison of Du- ¡Jardin Development Company. It was indicated that a report would be forthcoming ¡from the Legislative/Environmental Committee. i A letter dated April 27, 1985, from Cecil and Leona Brown and Robert Marriott to ¡Mayor Shirley was copied for the council opposing the proposed vacation of Gaines Street because it is needed for public use and because they are opposed to the ¡expansion of the motel. Mayor Shirley referred this to the public hearing. , I ~ letter from Robert Porterfield to David Grove dated April 27, 1985, was copied for the council requesting additional information about the proposed vacation of ¡GaineS Street. Mr. Grove explained that Kathy MacDonald sent him the informationl pn April 29, 1985, a letter from James DeLeo was copied for the council requesting Ire 1 i ef from the requ i rements tõ pay an outstand i ng water bill unpa i d by a tenant, I United Produce, at 2455 Jefferson Street. Mayor Shirley referred this to the I . Water Committee. ì A letter dated August 24, 1985, from Evan Jones, President of the Peninsula Develop- ~ent Association to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council requesting that he bJ þrepared on May 8, 1985, to state whether the city is willing to contribute in I brder to preserve the railroad and its right-of-way. Mayor Shirley explained that I ~e is not recommending that the city pledge any money towards the purûhase and ~xplained the economic considerations. ! ~ recéipt for pictures to be exhibited by the Port Townsend Arts Commission was bopied for the council on May 3,1985. Ms. Zee Scheyer was recognized and explain~d ~heir plans. Mr. Harper explained the city's liabil ity once it takes possession ofi ~he art. I I Whe Council received a letter dater May 7, 1985, from Robert Boice, Boardmember ofi ~he Rhododendron Festival, requesting authority to I icense the sales of goods and services during the festival from May 11th through May 19, 1985. Councilmember I Hunt made a motion that the request be approved which was seconded by councilmembel,r Uones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ~ proposal from Northwest Catamaran Transportation to provide passenger on servicJ between Port Townsend and Seattle was copied for the council on May 6, 1985. Mayorl ~hirley suggested that the council authorize him to write a letter of support for I the proposal in behalf of the council. Councilmember Jones made a motiQn to that I ~ffect which was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Shirley I ~xplained that there will be a hearing on May 21, 1985, in the Post Office on this þroposal encouraging all to attend. ! ! I I [The Council received a draft contract for personal services as a planner for the J city from David Goldsmith. He was recognized and explained provisions of the ¡agreement and the reasons behind it. He indicated that he would be working for i the city one day each week doing similar work to his present position with Jefferson county. I i i ¡ I I I I I ! RESOLUTION NO. 85-13 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DAVID GOLDSMITH ¡ Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by \ Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I . I I 1 59 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 7, 1985 Cont. --- ,-,-----~--------------- ---..------- --------- , -, - Mayor Shirley read a letter he received from Eleanor Coster along with a donation! of $15.00 to help the city recover from the loss of investment funds. He explain~d that he plans to answer her letter and thank her for the donation indicating that! even though the city has not had any direct investment losses, the problems of ¡ Jefferson County may indirectly affect the city. ---_..------,- ---------- -- ..---- - ---------- I I í Mayor Shirley proclaimed the month of Mayas "Older Americans Month" and the week. I of May 11 - 19,1985 as IIpoppy Days'! I COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee has reviewed the revised agreement with DuJardin Development Company to construct, the Bishop Park Apartment project for Senior Citizens. Mr. Harper explained some! changes included in the latest document. RESOLUTION NO. 85-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL AUtHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PUD PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH DUJARDIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY ANF FOR RECORDING OF THE AGREEMENT. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No. 85-14 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. , Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council issue a preliminary declaratioh of non-significance on the proposed expansion of the Port Townsend Motel which wa~ seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 85-15 I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SEAVIEW ESTATE LANDOWNERS FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO COSTS FOR A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SEWER PROJECT. After a brief description of the final draft by the City Attorney, Councilmember , Kenna made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No. 85-15 wlich was seconde~ by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ' RESOLUTION NO. 85-16 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR KAH TAl PARK ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND RESCINDING A PRIOR RESOLUTION Mr. Harper explained the differences between this draft and the original approved: earlier by the council. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Imislund made a ! motion that the council adopt Resolution No. 85-16 which was seconded by Council-! member Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING I Street Vacation Appl ication No. 185-02 - Service Activities. Mr. Grove explained Ithat the majority of the Planning Commission are recommending that the council deny this proposal to vacate Gaines Street between Washington and Jefferson streets. He further explained that a minority report was also presented to the council in favor of the appl ication. An opinion from the City Attorney was also read to the council dated May 6, 1985 defining the criteria the council should use in considering the application in light of some questionable statements in ! the recommendations from the Planning Commission. Mayor Shirley then opened the hearing to receive publ ic comments. Mr. Jack Vincent was recognized and identifiþd himself as an attorney representing Service Activities Corporatiol. He presented I the council with a petition with 65 signatures expressing support of the expansio~ of the motel and the vacation of the street. He testified that the request should! be approved because it meets the goa 1 sand intents of the City Comprehens i ve PI ani. He presented the council with a letter dated April 15, 1985, from Ed Hawley, ¡ former Street Superintendent for the city, indicating the city officials have agreed in the past that this street shouldl>¡ imited to use,':as an exit from the .Port Townsend Motel. He then reviewed the 1 ist of criteria establ ished in the ordinance as it appl ies to this property indicating it qual ifies. He presented the council with a letter dated May 4, 1985, from Robert Porterfield indicating 160 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 7, 1985 Cont. .--------------------- ----------_.-~.---- ---------- ----------- -----,-,----,--- -l~-~-:-:~ppo-r~~;--~~:--~~p~i:a:i~;~-~~addition to meeting the criteria, he submitte~ that the city would also benefit from the proposal because the applicant would be required to pay for the land, enlarging the Port Townsend Motel will become more economically feasible, and city revenue will increase through the collection of more taxes. Mr. Quentin Goodrich was recognized and spoke in favor of the appli- ¡cation because of the economic impact resulting from the expansion of the motel. ¡Mr. J.J. Kircher was recognized and spoke against the application because the street has been used in the past and traffic problems which would be caused by expansion of the motel. Mrs. Kircher was recognized and spoke against the requesì because it will cause Jefferson Street to become a garbage dump, traffic problems will increase, and the sewer system will need to be expanded. Mr. Cecil Brown was ¡recognized and spoke against the application because Gaines Street has been used in the past and motel expansion is not agreeable. Ms. Pearson was recognized and spoke against the application because she questions the need for more rooms in Port Townsend. Mr. Vincent was again recognized and reminded the council that much of the testimony received here would be more appropriate for the conditional use permit hearing. Mr. Ron Glasswell was recognized and spoke in favor of the ¡application. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience. Mr. Grove identified the communications received by the council ¡on the application. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ison made a motion ¡that the council find that the application meets the review criteria established lin section 5.20 of Ordinance No. 1802 and that the application be approved proviöed ¡that 1) The applicant and the adjoining property owner(s) shall have prepared a I Restrictive Covenants limiting direct access (within the area proposed for vacation) ¡'alOng Sims Way (State Route 20) to no more than 1 Joint Use access point; 2'~The~ - applicant shall have all existing utilities located and identified with properly drawn easements of sufficient width as would allow for the proper maintenance and replacement of those utilities; 3) The applicant shall have drawn and submitted to the City Attorney and Public Works Director for their review and approval, an easement for a Pedestrian Trail Corridor over and across the subject area, taking ¡into consideration the possibility of future grade revision in the vicinty of the ¡vacation, and providing continuous pedestrian access across the site. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed by roll call vote with four Councrl- members voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Imislund, Hunt, and Jones voteö against the motion. I OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2010 ------ I I I ¡ I I I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt 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 unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Parker made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2010 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison. After a brief discussion during which the City Attorney explained that once the street ,is vacated, the city cannot recover it, the council approved the motion unanimously ¡bY roll call vote. I I i i ¡Variance request No. 385-01 - Atkinson. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that ¡the Council conduct a public hearing on this application during the regular meeti¡g Ion June 4, 1985, which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously !by voice vote. I ¡Special Council Meeting. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the Council condu~t ia special meeting on June 17, 1985, in lieu of the regular meeting on June 18,1985, ito allow some of the Council to attend the Association of Washington Cities confer'- I¡fence in Spokane. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously by voice vote. I ICouncilmember Kenna asked the council to support a dinner for travel wholesalers Ifrom Japan scheduled for May 16, 1985, in the boat haven. I I AN ORDINANCE VACATING McCLELLAN AVE BETWEEN 8TH STREET AND 9TH STREET AND VACATING 8TH STREET BETWEEN McCLELLAN AVE. AND HANCOCK STREET NEW BUSINESS I I I I --.. .. ---- 1 61 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 7, 1985 Cant. ---------------.-------- -- ---_._---~---- --- -------------,----------------,,--'-------- ___--_n__---___-'--- ,_n---- --, ! I , the meeting adjourned at i I í I I , ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared 9:42 P.M. ~ÀÅt' Mayor Attest: f)~~ City Cl erk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 21, 1985 I I fhe City Council of the Çit~ of Port To~nsend met in re~ular session this 21st da~ öf May, 1985, at 7:30 P.M.,ln the Councll Chambers of Clty Hall, Mayor Brent , Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Çouncilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imis- : ~und, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones and Mike Kenna. Also present were City Attorney, ~eith Harper, Public Works Director, Ted Stricklin, and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, Vera Franz. Counci1member Jim Parker arrived at 7:35 PM. MINUTES i i I Counci1member Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of May 7, 1985, as writte~ ~nd to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by CoLnci1member Jone~ ~nd passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Emergency Medical Kah Tai Park Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension $35,668.50 4,902.42 388.41 46.33 393.03 4,531.73 5,583.57 372.44 Services I ¡ I J Çounci1member Hunt made a motion tbat the bills and claims be paid from the prope~ funds which was seconded by Counci1member Ison and passed unanimously by voice! vote. I I COMMUNICATIONS : The Council received a letter dated May 9, 1985, from Clifford C Benson indicatingi that the selection made by the Committee for an art object satisfies the require- ~ents of the Last Will and Testament of Ruth Jackson. ¡ ~ letter dated May 13, 1985, from Keith Harper to Ralph Lintz of Great Northwest I federal Savings was copied for the Council requesting that they contribute half. øf the judgement awarded to the Hayden's and DeWeese's on a lien against the Short, wroperty. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Resolution on Payment of Lien on ' $hort property scheduled for later in the meeting under Old Business. ! and Relief