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Home My WebLink About07/02/1985 I I I u_-- 1 71 M1NUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION~F JUNE 18, 1985 Cont. . - . - - .. _. -- - - . . -. . -. (Deputy Treasurer Vera Franz read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund I made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by ~itle only which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voile ~ote. Ms Franz again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made al ,motion to adopt Ordinance #2014 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed ~nanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 85-21 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR AN AQUATIC LAND ENHANCEMENT ACCOUNT PROJECT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. ¡After a brief discussion, Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adopt Resolutio~ #85-21 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT ~here being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tern Kenna declared the meeting adjourned ,at 7:50 PM. I I I I ¡ I ! IATTEST: I .'- ! ~~~~--- I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 2, 1985 ¡The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 2nd day ¡of July, 1985, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent ¡Shirley presiding. ¡ ! ~~~ ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Frieda Imislund, Jean Camfield, Glenn (son, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Councilmember Hunt was excused because she was out of the country. Also present were the City Attorney, Keith Harper, City Public Works Director, Ted Strickl in, and City Clerk-Treasurer ,David Grove. r MINUTES ¡Mr. Grove explained that the council just received the minutes of the meeting ¡June 18, 1985, on their desks this night. Mayor Shirley recommended that the ;approval be postponed until the next regular meeting. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Parks Street Library Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and $30,958.08 2,388.20 168.62 3 , 1 51 .88 7,500.00 4,295.80 1,399.47 129.90 ReI i ef- Councilmember Camfield 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. :172 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 2, 1985 Cont. -,- -------------".., ---- -_.u---------" -------- -----------------,---,------------ ------ --~_._---- - ------------,------------,---------_...._,--------------'---------- COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated June 11, 1985 from Jacob Thomas, State Historic Preservation Officer, to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council indicating several structures which hkve ¡been put on the National Register of Historic Places. I A letter to Mayor Shirley from Mrs. Carl Allen dated June 17, 1985, was copied fof the council complaining about lack of enforcement on the Publ ic Nuisance Ordinance. Mayor Shirley reminded the council that he presented them with a report on the ¡ disposition of the complaints lodged since the ordinance took effect at the meetiTg a month ago. He explained that all that can be seen in town has not been addressed, but the Pol ice Department is hand 1 ing each case brought to there attention by cit~ officials or formal complaint. A brief discussion ensued on ways of addressing t~is problem which has developed over several years. The council received a letter on June 25, 1985, from Jay Vollmer requesting that a "Dead End" sign be placed on Dana Place in Towne Point. It was pointed out that 'this is a private road. Mayor Shirley referred this to Mr. Stricklin to send an appropriate response. A letter dated June 25, 1985, from Mayor Shirley to Vicki Lea-Shelton thanking heIT ¡'for serving on the Library Board was copied for the council along with her resig- nation dated June 11, 1985 because she will be out of town for the summer. I A letter from Keith Harper, City Attorney, to the Department of Natural Resources eated June 28, 1985, was copied for the council indicating the city is empowered I I~o receive a grant for Aquatic Land Enhancement. I ~he Council received a letter dated June 27, 1985, from Peter Simpson, Executive birector of Clallam-Jefferson Community Action Council, indicating they are seeking Þ waiver of the city's business and occupation license requirements to allow them I ~o sell fruit from a cart during the summer months, on weekends and special occasions. I r. Harper issued a legal opinion on July 1, 1985, indicating that that if the I Founcil would be exempt from the tax under Washington State Tax laws, they would also be exempt under the 6itystatuates. He suggested that the burden of proof be þlaced on the Community Action Council. A brief discussion ensued during which ~he administrative procedure presently being followed for non-profit organizations was described. i I ¡ ~ letter dated June 27, 1985, from Kathleen Bruskin to Ted Strickl in was copied fdr ~he council requesting permission to install a sign at 820 Water Street directing people to an art gallery on the mezzanine of the Imprint Book Store. Mr. Strickl in bxplained that she wants the sign to be 7'6'1 from the sidewalk and the ordinance ~equires that it be at least 8'. After a brief discussion, Mayor Shirley indicated that it was his observation that the council is satisfied with the ordinance as it ktands. I I I The Council received an invitation to attend Grays Harber County's Model Conservation I Standards/Super Good Cents Home Tour on August 17, 1985. I I The Council received a letter dated June 6, 1985 from Ann and Andrew Jacobson objecting to the unapproved removal of trees from city property by Harriet and Ben Small adjacent to 1230 "V" Street. A discussion ensued on the remedies available to the city and the touncil reached a consensus that the cut wood shòuld be distributed to the poor and ~eedy through Community Action Council. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Shirley announced the appointment of Don Droscher to the Civil Service Commis- sion to fulfill the unexpired term of Robert Cook. Mayor Shirley reported on the statis of appeals by other cities on the requiremen for secondary sewer treatment and indicated that he plans to work with them to get our deadl ine extended and consider other action. Mayor Shirley reported that he is working with the Peninsula Development Association on the proposed acquisition of the railroad and indicated that no city funds will ¡be released until a contract acceptable to the City Attorney has been signeByb~!l~he ,PDA and the city. Jackson Bequest. Mayor Shirley reported that he met with a contractor who has ,,-. I I I '.-. ~ ------ 173 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 2, 1985 Cont. , - ---"--- -------_._--~ -------------------_.""--------"--'-------- --- -------_u_-_.---~----------- reviewed the design of the sculpture and is confident that it can be built within the budget of the bequest. I ! , I ~arks and Property. Councilmember Ison reported that plans are being final ized o~ the development of the Kah Tai Lagoon Park and computerized maps are being prepared. Mayor Shirley reported that Safeway requested their money back and then sent anot~er letter giving the city until August 31st to spend it. Mayor Shirley indicated i that Andrew Thurston is being appointed to fill one of the vacancies on the Park! Board. PUBLI C HEAR I NGS I Conditional Use Permit Appl ication No.485-02 - Service Activities Corp. Mr. Grov~ reported that the Planning Commission is recommending approval under certain con-i ditions of this request to expand the Port Townsend Motel by adding twenty-five rooms for a total of fifty rooms with parking for 54 customers and additional sixl I employee parking spaces. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the publ ic. Mr. : William Needham was recognized and spoke in favor of the appl ication and addresse~ ¡the concerns expressed during the hearing before the Planning Commission on parki~g, traffic flow, lighting, and visual barriers. He indicated that the enlargement i wi II improve the appearance of the motel and be an ecomonic benefit to the i community with increased taxes and employment. There being no other testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the aDpl ication over I to the council for disposition. Councilmember Kenna asked for an architectural I I rendering which would allow the council an opportunity to evaluate the appearance~ ~fter a brief discussion on the appearance from Washington Street, the plans for I fustomer pets, signage, outside facade, and color scheme, Councilmember Kenna; fade a motion that the council find that the request meets the criteria establ ishfd in section 6.08 of Ordinance No. 1625 and that the permit be granted under the i following conditions: ' 1) That the parking plan presented in the hearing be followed. 2) That the trafficplan is approved by the City Publ ic Works Director. 3) That exterior 1 ighting be install according to the plan Droposed by Bob Spitzer, an electrical contractor from Bellevue, Waslington. 4) That existing shrubbery on the property line be retained and enhanced with additional landscaping to provide a visual barrier separating the R~1 from C-II zoning as required by Ordinance No. 1625. 5) That signing is approved by the council. 6) That the modified architectural renderings are adhered to as described during these proceedings. ~he motion was seconded by Councilmember Ison. Mayor Shirley suggested that the council appoint a committee to work with the appl icant on the signage rather than the whole council. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS i ¡Peddlers Ordinance. A discussion ensued on the possibil ity of 1 imiting the exemp-, 'tions for non-profit organizations from the local area only. Mr. Harper indicated that descrimnation of this type is unenforceable. Mr. Grove suggested that the. application fee be set at $50.00 with an annual 1 icense fee of $25.00. Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. ~ecessary for the city to update this plan by Iione year at the end to be el igible for use of are awarded to the city and to use !ç Gas Tax ear. Mr. Strickl in explained that it is I dropping the current year and addin~ Urban Arterial Board funds if they! for the road oil ing program each: I RESOLUTION NO. 85-22 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 1986 TO 1991. ~ouncilmember Ison made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No. 85-22 whic~ ~as seconded by Councilmember Jones. Councilmember Imislund pointed out that' the resolution states that the council held a publ ic hearing on this plan and she questioned whether that was accompl ished. Mr. Grove indicated that no legal, publ ic notice of a hearing has been published. Councilmember Ison withdrew his motion. After a brief discussion, Mayor Shirley declared a recess to allow the fity Attorney to evaluate the requirements at 8:55 P.M. ~he meeting was reconvened at 9:00 P.M. with all previous participants again present. 174 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 2, 1985 Cont. ------------- ,-----------.-----------------,----- ---- -------.------------- ¡Mayor Shi-r~~Y-~XP-l~---;n~'~-~hat there Wil~' be suffiCie:'~::----for a published notice- ,if the hearing is scheduled for the next regular meeting. Councilmember Ison ¡Imade a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ¡Rezone Request No_485-01 - Vkto:E::~:~NES:,- Coste, was ,ecognized and eXPlainJ that he will not be available during the month of August to attend the hearing ¡because of business commitments out-of-state. After a brief discussion, Council- member Kenna made a motion that the council conduct a publ ic hearing on this apPl ication during the first regular council meeting in September which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:08 P.M. ADJOURNMENT I I ¡ I I IAttest: i i I i 63:t2 ~ J~~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 16, 1985 I ¡The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 16th day lof July, 1985, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent ¡Shirley presiding. ! j I !'councilmembers present at roll call Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Jim Parker, iKeith Harper, Public Works Director I ! ROLL CALL were Jean Camfield, Frieda Imislund, Glenn IsÐn, and Janis Hunt. Also present were City Attorhey Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grovè. I MINUTES Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the minutes of June 18, and July 2, 1985 as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Parks Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Kah Ta i Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental $26,267.65 4,494.74 12.39 232.55 80.70 8,400.00 22.19 3,879.48 3,644.42 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUN I CA TI ONS The Council received copies of two letters from Safeway's Public Relations Manager, Cherie Myers, dated June 10th and 25th, 1985, requesting that the city return the ¡donation of $25,000 given to the city for the development of the Kah Tai Lagoon \Park if construction is not started by August 31, 1985. \ I '--- I I