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Home My WebLink About12/17/1985 209 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 3, 1985 Cant. . . seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Council- member Kenna made a motion that the council conduct a publ ic hearing during the regular meeting on January 7, ]985 to receive publ ic comments on a proposed 53.00 increase on the flat rate charged for sewer service. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Attest: ~~ ~~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 17, 1985 The City Council óf Port Townsend met in regular session this 17th day of Decemb r, 1985, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Glénn Ison, Vern Jones, and Mike Kenna. Mayor Shirley reported that Councilmember James Parker has submitted his resignation. It was indicated that Councilmember Imislund asked to be excused. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Puól ic Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Two changes were noted on page 208 of the minutes for the December 3, 1985, meeting. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the Minutes of December 2 and 3, 1985 be approved as corrected and to dispense with their reading which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. Counci.l- member Hunt expressed concern about the plan for a greenhouse at the community garden. Mayor Shirley indicated he would send a letter reminding the board that the city council will need to approve their plans. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Parks Emergency Medical Kah Ta i Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Services $1 ,897.62 843.52 913.16 232.93 1 ,800.00 8,-822.81 3,351.82 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. COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated November 19, 1985 from James Parker to Mayor Shi~ley was copied for the council tendering his resignation form the City Council as of December 16, 1985, in order that he might be free to assume his position on the Port Townsend School Board. Mayor Shirley expressed his thanks in behalf of the city. 210 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 17, 1985 Cant. ---....--------- - ------- - - - - --- - ---- -- --- -,-- - ---. ----------------------------- ~~~~t:;- d-~~~d--N-~~~~~~~---;~~--~;~~--~rom Ruth Hickenbot-~:~~-MaYOr S~~~ley was - copied for the council requesting renewal of their Conditional Use Permit to operate a school and daycare center at 1632 - 32nd Street. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to renew the permit for one year which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. I The Council received a Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation , December 2, 1985, with five signatures representing owners of not ! percent of the assessed valuation of property in the Island Vista Mayor Shirley referred this to later on the agenda. I Proceedings on less than ten Subdivision. A letter dated December 9, 1985, from Richard Thompson, Director of the Departme1t of Community Development for Washington State,to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council presenting a proposed contract for fire protection of State-owned facilitties within the city limits with a fee of $5,295. Mayor Shirley referred this to latJr on the agenda. . I The council received a letter dated December 12, 1985, from Joan and Robert Alle~ requesting that their Conditional Use Permit be renewed to operate a bed and break- fast inn at 538 Lincoln Street. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to extend the! permit for one year which was seconded by Co unci 1 member Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. The Council received a copy of a letter dated December 12, 1985, from WillIam H. Dentzel offering the city a gift of a five figure carousel. Mayor Shirley ex- plained that this donation was sol icited by the gister City Committee with the hopes that it could be later shipped to Jalapa. He indicated that the City Attorney has advised that the city is powerless to make a donation of this type to Jalapa or anyone. Councilmember Hunt explained that the city has received an offer of donation frol Helen P. Monell in the amount of $10,000~00 provided that it is used for the re- model ing or new construction which would result in additional space at the present 1 ibrary or other location as determined by the Library Board. RESOLUTION NO. 85-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ACCEPTING A CONDITIONAL DONATION FROM HELEN MONELL Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 85-41 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reported that the Planning Commis-' sian is meeting to discuss the provisions in the zoning ordinance for home OCCU-j pations and plans to address the sign ordinance in January, 1986. Jackson Bequest. Mr. Harper explained that the executor for the estate will not advance anymore money for engineering and design work if the city wants to reser Ie the right to back out of the project for any reason. Mayor Shirley indicated that he has met with members of the committee and they feel confident that the projectl can be scaled down sufficiently to fit within the money available from the estatJ. Mr. Peter Simpson was recognized and reported that the artists recognize the re- strictions being imposed and agree that the project can be completed with minor adjustments by including options on materials, etc. in the bid specifications. Mark Welch was recognized and reported that Larry Tate, a contractòr experienced in this type of construction, has evaluated the site and design and determined in his mind that the project can be completed within the funds available. Mayor I Shirley explained that the rest of the design work and engineering will be paid from the estate if the city makes a firm commitment to go ahead with the project. Mr. Harper explained that if we go any farther with use of the funds from the estate now and don't complete the project, the city will face a law suit demandirlg the money back that has been spent. After a brief discussion, Councilmember I Kenna made a motion to : 1) recommit the city to carry through with the Jackson I Bequest Sculpture Project, 2) that the sculpture will be a specific work of art, 3) that it will be completed as designed or modified, 4) that the work ôf art í will retain its artistic integrity, and 5) that it will be built within the I \ budget as so designated at a later date. The motion was seconded by Councilmembe~ i Hunt. Councilmember Ison expressed somereservations. I I I 211 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 17, 1985 Cant. ----' .'---------- -n-----_------- ----- - --- _u_---- i Afte~ further discussion, the motion passed with Councilmembers Camfield, Kenna, and Hunt voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Ison and Jones voted against the motion. Mr. Harper indicated that they will attempt to have a contract ironed I out before the next regular meeting in January to cover the engineering. i I i I \ ---- --- ------------ ------- - - -------- ---- -- ------------- -~-- Streets. Councilmember Hunt made a request that a street light and other suit- able traffic safety devices be installed at the intersection of San Juan and 49th Street. I Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council ì fSsue a declaration of non-significance on the environmental checklist submitted! 5y the Port Townsend Yacht Club to complete the building know as Smitty's at the! Port Townsend Boat Haven. The motion was seconded byCouncilmember Jones and! passed unanimously by voice vote. Council Committee Structure. After a brief discussion, Mr. Grove was asked to put together a form which could be completed by each councilmember prior to the next councilmeeting identifying individual preferences as to committee assign- ments. OLD BUSINESS Annexation of Island Vista Area. Mr. Harper explained the timeline proposed, to meet all the requirements to complete the annexation of this area. Council-! member Hunt made a motion that the council conduct a publ ic hearing on January 1 7,1986, to consider appropriate amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning I ordinance which would include this area which was seconded by Councilmember Jone~ and passed unanimously by voice vote. After further explanation from Keith! Harper, Councilmember Jones made a motion that the council have a hearing of I I the porperty owners on January 21, 1986 which was seconded ~y Councilmember ' Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2022 I AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE 1986 BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL CITY GOVERNMENT, THE WATER-SEWER UTILITIES, AND BOND REDEMPTION FUNDS. Mr. Grove explained that the preliminary engineering and cost of preparation for the prel iminary assessment rolls on the Seaview Util ity Improvement District will not be paid in 1985 as originally projected and should be added to the 1986 budget before this ordinance is adopted. Councilmember Jones~made a motion to increase the appropriation for engineering in the Sewer Department budget from $20.000.00 to $36,000.00 by increasing beginning cash in the Water-Sewer Fund from $500,000.00 to $516,000.00 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfiel~ and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove then read the Ordinance by titlè. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the first reading be considered the second! and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and - passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance.by title. : Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2022 which was seconded ¡ by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I Gambl ing Tax Ordinance. Mayor Shirley explained that he is recommending that the council drop this proposal without hearing to consider it because 50% must be used to pay for enforcement of the ordinance and the anticipated revenue is not sufficient to justify the expense. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to recind the motion setting a hearing on this proposal which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 85-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ACCEPTING DONATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY FROM THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR I AND MARGARET ALDRICH, ET.AL. I After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by the resolutiþn va ice vote. , 212 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 17, 1985 Cant. ____0- -------- - -- -- --0 --- -- ---.u_.. - -------,- - ---------- _0_- ---, ------------------- 0___- -------___--__0--__-.---------.'--"'------- ---..--" -----------,---------------- ORDINANCE NO. 2023 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1986 Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that tme first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Húnt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Council- member Hunt made a motion that the council adopt Ordinance No. 2023 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I Fleet Marine Shore I ine Substantial Development Permit Appl ication SH13-85. Robert Duffy from the Jefferson County Planning Department explained the proposal. Mr. George Yount was recognized and explained that the construction happening ani Port property right now is in compl iance with their comprehensive plan. Council¡ member Kenna made a motion that the council grant the permit provided the develo~er campI ies with the Washington State Shore I ine Management Act and the appl icable pol icies and performance standards of the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program after making the following findings which was seconded by Co unci 1 member Jones: 1. The following sections of the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program apply to the proposed project: 1.20,IIPurposes", 4.201 II Primary Uses."; 4.105 "Urban Designation";5.50 "Commercial"; and 5.90 "Industrial and Port Facilities." 2. The project has been administratively classified as a primary use in an urban shoreline designation. 3. The proposal is for a boat building and repair facility; therefore, it is classified as a water dependent use. 4. The proposed project has been reviewed in accordance with the Washington State Environmental Pol icy Act by the City of Port Townsend as lead agency. A determination of non-significance was issued on November 19, 1985, declaring the anicipated environmental impacts were adequately addressed in the enViron]' mental checklist and preparation of an environmental impact statement was not necessary. 5. A City of Port Townsend building permit' is required for the proposed development. 6. Notice of the application was made by publ ishing legal notices in the Octoßer 30 and November 5, 1985, editions of the Port Townsend Leader, posting the si~e with notices on November 6, 1985, and notifying by mail immediate adjacent property owners. I I I I I ! i I. ! I I I ¡ I I I The I I motion passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 85-43 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON STATE Councilmember Jones made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Side Sewer Contractors License for Caseco Enterprises. Mr. Grove explained that this is the contractor who is doing the construction of the apartment building at 9th and Hancock. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to grant them the I icense which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Jackson Bequest. Mayor Shirley reported that he has been advised Councilmember Imislund, had she been here, would not have voted for the motion passed earlier during the meeting on the Jackson Bequest. He explained that if later action overturns this decision the city may incur some 1 iability from a decision to proceed at this time. Councilmember Hunt suggested that another vote be taken at the next regular meeting after a new councilmember is seated. 213 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 17, 1985 Cant ------ -------------------- ---- ----- --- ----- - -------- ----------------------- ---------------- ----- ..--- ------ -- --~--- ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:56 P.M. I Attest: ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 7, 1986 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 7th da~ of January, 1986, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro-! Tem Mike Kenna presiding. OATHS OF OFFICE City Clerk David Grove administered the oath of office to Councilmembers Jean II Camfield, Janis Hunt, Vern Jones, and Ila Mikkelsen. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imis- lund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Ila Mikkelsen. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Trea- surer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of December 17, 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 Services Federal Shared Revenue Kah Ta i Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief $66,374.55 5,095.33 5,444.71 1 ,409.42 .2,125.96 2,609.00 1 ;3 ,791 .03 12,787.02 110,202.93 48.00 I 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 by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS An Environmental Checklist dated December 17, 1985, from Mark and Juanita Bunch was copied for the council on a proposal to operate a 5 room bed and breakfast inn at 2037 Haines Street. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna referred this to the Legislative, Environmental Committee. The Council received a letter dated December 30, 1985, from C.W. Broughton requesting that the council renew the Conditional Use Permit for the Heritage House Inn at 305 Pierce Street. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the I I Council renew the permit for one year which was seconded by Councilmember Jones! and passed unanimously by voice vote. i