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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/17/1987 327 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 17, 1987 ------------,-------------------------------- --'------- -- --- -------- --- ---~--------' ---- - ----------- --- ------- ------- ---------------r-------------- ---- - --- -- -- ---- ------' -- I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend i day of March, 1987, at 7:30 PM in the Council IS. Shirley presiding. ------_u_-- - -- ___m____~-- - --~--------~-~---------_. met in regular session this 17th Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Janis Hunt, ¡Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Mary Norwood. Also present were City II Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Cler1.~-Treasurer David Grove, and Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt. I I I Councilmember Hunt made ¡written and to dispense ¡ member Jones and passed I I ¡ I I ¡ The following bills and claims were presented for payment: i I MINUTES a motion to approve the minutes of March 3, 1987, as with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS I I I í I ¡ I II Councilmember Hunt proper funds which I b . i y V01ce vote. I ! III A letter dated March 6, 1987, from Patti Wickline, owner of Lizz_ies, requesting ¡ renewal of their conditional use permit to operate a bed and breakfast inn at 1731 pierce Street was copied for the council. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the conditional use permit be continued for another year which was seconded ! by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. II A letter dated March 10, 1987, from David Grove to the Economic Development Administration was copied for the council forwarding a payment of $14,656.00 for settlement of the dispute over grant no. 07-81-02082. , I I A letter from Larry Ennen to Barbara Singleton of Kitsap Paratransit dated March i ì 9, 1987, was copied for the council responding to her complaints about his "Care I Car" service in Port Townsend. A letter dated March 4, 1987, from Mayor Shirley ! to Barbara Singleton was also copied for the council indicating that it was I referred to the City Attorney. I I I Current Expense Street Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Memorial Library $8,468.08 5,939.89 783.28 18,536.70 825.49 4,364.59 22,945.13 11,726.63 3,230.00 285.16 made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously COMMUNICATIONS I A letter to the Editor of the Port Townsend Leader from Mayor Shirley dated March 11, 1987, was copied for the council protesting mandated secondary sewer treatment which was also sent to Senator Conner, Representative Fisch, and Representative Hargrove. I The council received a letter dated March 11, 1987, from Cheryl Van Dyke re- , I. questing licensing authority from May 9 to 17, 1987 in behalf of the Rhododendro~ ,Festival Committee. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to grant their re- i III quest which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice ¡ , vote. I A letter dated March 16, 1987, from Mayor Shirley to the Port Townsend Library Board was copied for the council expressing support for the renovation of the ! library as a Centennial Project. The council received a letter dated March 5, 1987, from Paula Aw=ll requesting ai I one year extension of the conditional use permit to operate the :?uffin and Gull I I' Mote~ at 82S Washing tor: Street. Councilmember ~unt made a motion to extend th:- [ ,perm1t for One year wh1ch was seconded by Counc1lmember Jones and passed by V01C~ vot: with six councilmembers voting for the motion. Councilmember Kenna V~ted '- aga1ns t . I - ¡ 328 ---- ------____l1:¡:NU1'.~S OF_].'HLREG!JLAR SESSION OF MARCILE, 1987 Cont. -r:-:~~:~:i~-~~~eive:~-r~-~~~s-:~ated-March 5,1987, from Joan Allen to renew the conditional use permit to operate a bed and breakfast at 538 Lincoln Street for another year. Counci1member Hunt made a motion to grant the request which was seconded by Counci1member Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. The council received a letter dated March 9, 1987, from Horner Smith III, brmnging up a few questions about the city's decision to join the Washington Cities In- surance Authority and complaining that the city made an insurance commitment without giving his office ample opportunity to provide an alternative. Mayor Shirley referred this to the agenda under old business. I I I I I I I I A letter dated March 16, 1987, from Mayor Shirley to members of the Senate Rules Committee was copied for which would preempt local mobile home zoning. A letter dated March 16, 1987, from Quentin Goodrich, President of the Board of Directors for Bayshore Enterprises, was copied for the council responding to the letter dated March 10, 1987 from Dora Saylor of the Pet Protection League, challenging the recordkeeping ability of Bayshore Enterprises. He explained that all numbers on their financial statements are verifyab1e. Mayor Shirley referred this to old business on the agenda. Senator Paul Conner and all the council opposing SSB5768 PUBLIC COMMENTS I Ms. Cheryl Van Dyke was recognized and informed the council on some activities I the Chamber of Commerce has taken on in tourism promotion. Also she presented I the council with a news letter which she is developing which will be distributed i during the next four months and then be re-eva1uated. It will go to every I business in Jefferson County-and asked the council for their input. I I I ¡ I ì I I i ! COMMITTEE REPORTS Street/Storm DrainageÆLight. Counci1member Jones reported on a request to have a maple tree removed which iš- dyin-g- and pr-e-sents-ä potential hazzard along "F" Street, Counci1member Jones made a motion that the city remove the tree which was seconded by Counci1member Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Counci]- member Jones a1sQ suggested some signage on Discovery Road as it comes down the hill to Sheridan Avenue as a result of a recent accident near that intersection. Counci1member Kenna made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Counci1- member Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Parks/Propel'-.ty. Counci1member Camfie 1d reported that the commit,tee has worked out a management agreement with the Native Plant Society for the maintenance of the property near the golf course. police/Fire/Animal Control. Counci1member C1ise reported that the committee interviewed the app1icantsfor Animal Control Service contractor and have a recommendation for the council. PUBLIC HEARING Short Subdivision Application No. 986-02 - Michael Beers. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this proposal to sub- divide the North ~'of the Northeast % of the Southeast % of the Southwest % of Section 30, Township 30 north. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience and recognized A1an- Carman. Mr. Carman explained that this proposal would sub- divide five acres ip~o two lots including the dedication of an additional 30 feet of right-of-way t~ the city along the west edge of the plat. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the request over to the council for disposition. Counci1member Kenna made a motion that the council find that the application meets the criteria of Ordin- ance No. 2049 Sèction 10 and that the Short Plat be approved which was seconded by Counci1member Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I OLD BUSINESS Appeal from Garbage Charge - Frank Vane. Mr. Grove explained that this appeal was originally to contest a mandatory charge of any kind. At the council meeting February 17th, it was changed to an appeal of the mandatory charge for the sep- I arate business upstairs in the same building. He indicated that since that meeting, the City Attorney has issued an opinion that manditory service and I charges can only made by building and any more than that is optional. After a brief discussion on whether the ordinance should be changed, Counci1member Kenna made a motion that the council rule-that Mr. Vane has been overcharged \' 329 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 17, 1987 Cont. --------------------------- ----------------------------------------------u- --- -- --- ----------------------'- --------- ----------------- - ----- n_--_-- --- -------------------------------- ~---_u_- í :~£- i~~ ~i ~~~~~~~~ i~g c;:~~~ N ~~:~~:~ b~~ e I ;Úv~ ~~W:~d r ~~ ~ ~~ - ~:~ k .~ ~ O~~:d c~~~~~: ~ J ! member Jones. Mr. Vane was recognized and appealed to the council to make his garbage charge effective April 1st because of the long delay in reaching this decision. The motion passed unanimously without amendment. I I Rezone Request No. 1286-02 - Anthony E. Stroeder. Alan Carman was recognized and explained that the new application referred to the lack of R-III housing , stock which now differs from the circumstances five years ago. He indicated I that the Planning Commission did discuss a planned unit development at length ¡and determined that the lack of common ownership of sufficient size prohibited its use in a practical sense. He explained the additional uses in a R-III as opposed to R-II. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Camfield made a motion I that the council find that the request is in compliance with the goals and ,policies of the City of Port Townsend, that the request is reasonable and would be in harmony with the present land uses and is in the public interest and that the council approve the request which was seconded by Councilmember Norwood and passed unanimously by voic~ vote. I Animal Control Services Proposals. Mayor Shirley presented the council with a letter dated March 17, 1987, recommending that negotiations be initiated to seek a five year contract with Bayshore Enterprises because they have a stronger ¡ management team for the services outlined in the Request for Proposals, their past record of service, and their sound response during the interview. He ex- pressed concern that the Pet Protection League proposal is overdependent on I Jefferson County revenues. It was evident that some councilmembers had not ¡ seen all proposals. Councilmember Clise made a motion that this subject be I continued until the next council meeting to allow all councilmembers to review ¡ all the proposals which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimous I b . i Y vo~ce vote. I I I I I i I ORDINANCE NO. 2066 I AN ORDINANCE RENAMING A PORTION OF CLAREMONT STREET AND STEVE STREET AS CLAREMONT STREET; AND RENAMING CALUMET STREET AS STEVE STREET; AMENDING ORDIN- ANCE NO. 1844; AND ESTABLISHING AN ~- EFFECTIVE DATE. I ¡ I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that I the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which I was S_econded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to i adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed un an- I imously by roll call vote. ' I Management Contract with Olympic Peninsula Chapter of Washington Native Plant I Society. Councilmember Camfield reported that the council has r,eceived a copy I of the proposed agreement. A discussion ensued about the relationship of this agreement to the golf course lease. Councilmember Camfield made _a motion that ! the council adopt this contract which was seconded by Councilmeffiber Hunt and I' passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Shirley directed that a resolution be prepared for adoption at the next council meeting. I Liability Coverage through the Washington Cities Insurance Aùt-hority. Mayor i Shirley asked Mr. Grove to respond to the Letter from Homer Smith III which I he did. The questions posed by Mr. Smith were answered and Mr. Grove explained! that Homer Smith has been aware that the city has been considering joining an I i insurance pool since last year.and ci~ed the fact that the city had made an ¡ i application to participate in the feasability study sponsored by the Association' of Washington Cities and even attended a special program with Homer Smith III : about self insurance and pooling liability coverage. Mr. Grove_then addressed i each question or statement from his letter in sequence. Homer Smith III was , recognized and indicated that he felt the coverage available under the pool was' I misrepresented to the council. He stated that the pool has reduced coverage to I i its participants and felt the the coverage offered is on a claims made rather I ! than occurance basis. He claimed that the comparisons are not fairly stated: : between the history of the pool and that of the insurance companies. He explain~d ~--.?>:J that insurance companies have much greater reserves than are available in the poq1. I He explained that there are not many in the insurance industry who understand wh~t the Washington Cities Insurance Authority is doing. He suggested that further: I study be made on this. After some discussion, Councilmember Hunt indicated that I the Finance Committee will meet with Homer Smith and a representative from the ¡ authority to continue a study of the insurance coverage. i I 330 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 17, ]987 Cont. - ---~ --- -- --- ----- --- -- ----- -- ---- - ---------------, ---- ----------- ------- - --------- ---- ---- -------- -"- ---------- ---- ---- NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 87-]7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATE- COMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.9] I I I ¡ It was explained that this agreement is in proper form and covers the constructibn i of a sewer line in Kuhn Street by Ron and Sarah Talbert. Council member Ison mad¿ I a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and ¡ passed unanimously by voice vote. I , I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application No. SH]-87 - Port of Port Townsend. Mr. Robert Duffy was recognized and explained that the Jefferson- Port Townsend Shoreline Management Advisory Commission ¡is recommending approval of this proposal to construct an office building in the industrial area of Port Townsend at the southwestern corner of Benedict Avenue and Washington Street. The building would be used for the offices of the Port of Port Townsend and the U.S. Coast Guard. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council make the following findings of fact and approve the application under the following conditions which was seconded by Councilmember Jones: - FINDINGS ]. The Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program requires that a shoreline substantial development permit be issued by the City of Port Townsend for development of the proposal. The following sections of the program apply in the review of the proposal:J.20, "Purposes;" 4.]05, "Urban Designation;" 4.202 "Secondary Use;" 5.50, "Commercial Development;" and 5.90, "Industrial and Port Facilities." 2. The proposal has been administratively classified as a secondary use in an urban shoreline designation by criteria established in the Jefferson-Port Town- send Shoreline Management Master Program. 3. The following local regulations, plans, and documents apply to the proposed development: a. City b. City c. Port d. Port of Port Townsend Zoning Ordinance of Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan Townsend Urban Waterfront Workbook of Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan I I I i I I 4. A City of Port í proposed project. I I I I I i I I Townsend building permit is required for development of the 5. Notice of the application was made by publishing legal notices in the January 2] and 28, ]987 editions of the Port Townsend Leader, posting the site of the proposed development with notices on January 27,]987, and notifying by mail immediate adjacent property owners. 6. The proposal has been reviewed according to the Washington State Environmenta Policy act by the City of Port Townsend as lead agency. The City of Port Town- send has issued a determination of non-significance for the proposal on February ]7, 1987. The determination states that the anticipated environmental impacts were adequately addressed in the environmental checklist and the preparation of an environmental impact statement was not necessary. 7. Notice of the public hearing scheduled for March I], ]987, was made by pub- lishing a legal notice in the Port Townsend Leader and notifying by mail immediatie adjacent property owners and interested parties. The public hearing was held by the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Advisory Commission. 8. An inspection of the site was made on March 6, ]987, by members of the Jefferson- Port Townsend Shoreline Management Advisory Commission. CONDITIONS I. Three or more street lights shall be provided and installed, at the developerlls expense, consistent with the design of the street lights currently along Water Street in the downtown Port Townsend area. The design and location of the lights I shall be approved by the City of Port Townsend engineer prior to installation. \ I ~ I I I 331 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 17, 1987 Cont. ---.--------....------ -- ----- ..... -------- ------...-.--..-.--, - --- - .---- _U_--_Uu- . --------- --- - -- ---_.u~ ----- - -- ---------------- ------------1------------. - ---.-..,-----.----..------ -----..---- _u-------- n_--____~'------ 2. No back-lighted building materials shall be used in the development. I 3. Any major change in the landscaping plan submitted at the Mareh 3, 1987, ¡Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Advisory Commission hearing must ¡be approved by the shoreline commission. I 14. All outdoor lighting of the development shall be shielded to prevent adverse i ¡glare inpacts to adjoining property. I : 5. Required landscaping shall be in place no later than six months after occupancy !Of the development I 16. A public meeting room shall be provided in the development. The Port of Port I I Townsend, or the current owner of the building, may reasonably regulate the ti~es!, I conditions, and charges for the use of the room; however, charges for the room, . I shall not exceed actual operat1ng costs. I The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I I i b . ' i There e1ng no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at ¡ 19:50 PM. I I ¡ ADJOURNMENT 6?ct7 ~ I I ¡Attest: í I I ì I i I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 7, 1987 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 7th da~ II of April, 1987, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S. : Shirley presiding. I ROLL CALL , I Councilmember present at roll call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Glenn Ison, i I Vern Jones, M.' ike Kenna: and Mary Norw~od.. Also present were Cit,~ Attorney Keith; Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, and i I Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt. Councilmember Janis i ,Hunt was excused because she was out of town. ' i I I : I I ! Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the minutes of March 17, 1987, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- I I member Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. II BILLS AND CLAIMS I I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I i I i I i I I I i Mayor I~~ City Clerk MINUTES I Current Expense Street Park Hotel/Motel transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Water-Sewer Stormwater Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief $52,145.28 4,826.62 727.48 15,296.53 292.82 9, 1 98.04 20,606.74 1 , 128.59 63,695.41 97.45