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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1987 365 -----_____~n~_--___,___l"lLNUIES--.QF.~J!!J~_R_EGULAR - SESSI_ONOF JUL Y21, 1987 u --, _n- ,-' ----- - -_u_-"-_~-n ----_n,___,~----------_..__--_n - .. --~-_.. n' n_.. ,.. .~- - n__- .. - -- - __n- u- I I 11 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 21st day of July, 1987, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S. I Shirley presiding. ì I I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Glen Ison, ¡ I Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Mary Norwood. Also present were City Attorney Keith. . Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove and I Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt. I I \ I Mayor Shirley announced that the council received three letters of interest in ¡ I the council position vacated by Janis Hunt. Susan Fenlay, Norma Owsley and Bjor~ 'I Lunde. He indicated that all three candidates were invited to attend this meeting and called for each to address the council if they saw fit to do so. I Norma Owsley was recognized and indicated she would like to see Port Townsend : an attractive livable place and indicated that she would devote the time i necessary to do the job. She then elaborated on her attitude and experience; within the community. Susan Fenlay was not present. Bjorn Lunde was recognized ~ and indicated he considered this opportunity a challenge beyond his comfort zone He explained his experience within the community and interest in certain issues; After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ison made a motion to appoint Norma' Owsley to replace Janis Hunt on the Council until the November Election which. was seconded by Mary Norwood and passed by voice vote with four councilmembers : voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Clise and Kenna voted against the' motion. Mayor Shirley directed Mr. Grove to administer the Oath of Office to Norma O¡'Js'l ey wh i d:1 he did. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 21, 1987 ROLL CALL APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER I MI~UTES Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the minutes of July 7,1987 as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and Claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Parks Emergency Medical Services Kah Tai Lagoon Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Memorial $12,238.94 306.41 228.24 130.75 274.45 13,429.03 1,054.03 10,010.95 Councilmemb8r 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. . COMMÙNICATIONS I A letter from Cheryl Van Dyk~, Exec~tive Secretary for Port Townsend Chamber o~ Commerce to Ed Trulson of the Washington State Department of Transportation dated May 4, 1987 was copied for the council on July 13, 1987 reque~ting that' the speed limit on State Route 20 be reduced to 30 miles per hour from the. city limits to the ferry terminal. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Police/ : Fire/ Animal Control Committee. A Jetter dated JûJy 6, 1987 from Mayor Shirley to Stephanie Edwards of McDonald"s Corporation was copied for the council indicating that the overwhelming majority of comments he has received oppose their fast-food franchise locating here and, suggesting they hold public meetings here or make presentations to some of the \ organized civic groups in town. ' A letter dated July 8, 1987 from Keith Harper to Michael Neubauer was copied fo,r the council responding to complaints he has about city activities in the Landes Street area. 366 ----______MIJ1UT~S__Jlf THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 2.1, 1987,- Cont. ---- -----,-- --------------.-------.. -.--------- A letter dated July 10, 1987 from Alan Oashen of Seattle Northwest Securities I Corporation to David Grove was coPied- for the council providing background inforlation on the ballot issue proposðl~ to replace fire equipment. Mayor Shirley indicated this would be discussed under old business. A letter dated July 15, 1987 from Keith Harper to Mr and Mrs. Deering was copied for the council providing them with a suitable license agreement for joint use off parking facilities with the First Presbyterian Church. I ¡ At 10:55 AM on July 15, 1987 the City Clerk was served with a writ of CertiorariA I Prohabition ordering the City to desist and refrain from any further proceedings I in connection with Conditional Use Application No. 487-03 made by David and Joan II' Deering and to appear before Superior Court at 9:00 AM on Friday August 7, 1987 to show cause why the City should not be restrained from granting, issuing and I' approving the permit. Mayor Shirley reported that this has been referred to the City Attoreny. I The council received a letter on July 21, 1987, from Virginia Wolf, Julie Mc Cullach, and Tom Johnson reporting that they have collected more than 1800 signatures on petitions opposing the establishment of a ~c Donalds fast-food restaurant in Port Townsend and vicinity. I I ! The council received an invitation dated July 21, 1987 from Joe Wheeler and Bob Royer of Centrum to attend a presentation by Pacific Celebration on Tuesday, July'. 28th. PUBLIC COMMENTS Julie McCullach was recognized and reported that the signatures on the petitions opposing McDonalds were collected in 9 days and do not represent the sum total of all signatures collected. She indicated she was handed two hundred more. She reported on the reasons stated. to her as to why they signed the petition. She requested that the City Council seriously investigate the options before us as quickly as possible and continue to communicate with representatives of McDonalds Corporation. Mr. Rick Dennison was recognized and reminded the council that the location they are considering for a McDonalds Restaurant is one of the most dangerous in the city and perhaps in the entire county. COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks and Property. Councilmember Camfield reported that she has scheduled a meeting for Thursday at 3:00 PM to talk about the tree ordinance and the budget for the parks. Street/Storm Drainage/Light.Councilmember Jones reported that he has scheduled a meeting at 9:00 AM next Tuesday to discuss SR 20 and bicycles. RESOLUTION NO. 87-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CONDITIONAL GIFT FROM ANN GIBBS. : Mr. Grove explained the conditions of the donation. Councilmember Ison made a motion that a letter of thanks be written and that the resolution be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 87-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PENINSULA TOURISM COUNCIL. Mr. Grove explained that this agreement is the same as those entered into in previous years. Councilmember Clise made a motion thàt the council adopt Resolution No. 87-32 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed un- animously by voice vote. I I I 367 ----------------- MI NU1J:_S-_OL.lllL.REGULAR5ES.SION._..OE.JULL2.L,--1987CONL-------- - - -,----------- ___nO' _u.. u I --'T-------- --,---",-,,--""'---"--.'.'---"------ ,.-. Tax Break for Senior Citizens. Councilmember Jones made a motion directing that! ! an ordinance be prepared increasing the income limit from $10,000 to $12,000. pe~ ,household for Senior Citizens to be eligible for a discount in all their ¡ ! utility rates which was seconded by Councilmember Norwood. Councilmember Clise I asked how many people this will effect and Mr. Grove explained there is no I I place to obtain the information. Mr. Grove stated he would expect one hundred mo~e I customers eligible. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. ¡ I Appointments. Mayor Shirley announced the reappointment of Lucy Vane and Peter i Simpson to the Arts Commission. Councilmember Camfield moved to approve the, I appointments which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by ! I voice vote. ~ ¡ ; I ' ¡ Council Committee Structure. Councilmember Ison made a motion that Council member; I Owsley be appointed to fill the committee vacancies left by Janis Hunt which ¡ was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I j I I i , PUBLIC HEARINGS ---..--- ---.-.. I ì I Conditional Use Permit Application No. 587-01-Waterbury Management, Inc. l¡coUnCilmember Camfield abstained from participation during the discussion and asked that the record reflect that information. Mr. Hildt explained that the; ,applicant has requested the the hearing be continued until August 4, 1987, in light lof the fact that a survey error does not show an indentation in the sea wall whiqh I requires some redesign of the project. Mr. Hildt then reviewed the findings and ¡ I recommendations of the Port Townsend Planning Commission on this proposal to ¡construct a forty unit motel on Port Townsend Bay at the corner of Thayer and; Washington Streets. He indicated the Planning Commission is recommending approval ¡under certain conditions. Mr. Robert Duffy was recognized and reviewed the find- : ¡ ings and recommendations of the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management: Advisory Commission with regard to the Shoreline Substantial DevE~lopment Permit IApplicatio~ No. SH7~87 on the same pr~ject.The,Shoreline Com~ission recomm~nded : ¡That the Clty Councll approve the proJect and lssue the permlt under certaln con-~ Iditions. Mayor Shirley then opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Richard Spindor ¡was recognized and spoke in favor of the proposal commenting on the proposed ¡ !conditions indicating that the developers are prepared to meet them. Councilmembe~ ¡Kenna asked his opinion about pedestrian access to the tidelands. Warren Erickson: I'was recognized as the owner of the land and indicated he has no objection to ' ,people walking on the beach but will not supply a public access. Mr. Spindor ¡pointed out that the Shoreline Commission deleted a proposed condition introduced ¡by staff to require a pedestrian easement. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to ¡continue the hearing until August 4, 1987, which was seconded by Councilmember IJones and passed unanimously by voice vote. i I ¡Variance Application No. 587-04-Friends of the Library. Mr. Hildt explained that; ¡the Planning Commission is recommending approval under certain conditions of this. ¡request to errect a fifty square foot sign on the front lawn of the Port Townsend¡ ¡Public Library to graphically show their progress toward the fundraising goal of 1$800,000.00 for the renovation and expansion of the facilities. Mayor Shirley ¡opened the hearing to the audience. Ms. Claire Floyd was recognized and spoke in ' !favor of the proposal. These being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed, 'the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the council for: ld~SP~sition. Council~ember Ison made a mot~on that the council a~opt the, ~ollowin~ ¡flndlngs and concluslons and grant the varlance under the followlng cond~lons. : ¡The motion was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by ¡voice vote. ¡Findings: 11. Appl icant proposes ~to erect,:a 'temporary sign:on.the, front-láwn of the Port: --' ¡..,- 1-.",-",-,,-,,-, -""'-"--"'--'-,---"-' ¡Townsend Public Library to show progress on the'coomunity fund raising campaign [to renovate and expand the library building. The property is located at 1220 !Lawrence Street, a major arterial street, and is zoned P-I. 2. To the ~~st is a single-family residence, to the east (side on which the I sign is to be erected) i.s the First Baptist Church. To the south and east is the I uptown C-III zoning district; to the north and w~st is R-I zoning. :3. The Port Townsend Library is a 1913 Carnegie Library building. The renovation: land expansion project has been estimated at $800,000. half of which is to be 'r-.ajt,ed !locally as match for an anticipated Library Services and Construction Act Title: ¡II grant. The City of Port Townsend has endorsed the proposed project. : I I 368 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 21, 1987, CONT. ---.'-- .._---------- 14. The pr~p~~-;d-~ig~-~-to--~fif~y- square feet and depict a shelf of library boots. IA book back is to be colored in for every $25,000 raised so the public can readily ¡'see progress toward the goal. The applicant hopes to meet the goal by the fall of 1988. The compaign is not to run longer than twoyears. Chapter 17.34.090(J) pro- vides for special purpose signs for a purpose not anticipated by the chapter. A variance is required because such signs are to be in use for less than sixty days. Conclusions: I :1. The sign required by the applicant is necessary to achieve an important public !purposewhich was not anticipated in the adoption of Chapter 17.34 PTMC, SIGNS. 12. Literal inte~pretation and strict application of the provisions and requirements lof Chapter 17.34 PTMC would cause hardship because of the unique and unusual ¡conditions of ,the property and purposes for which the proposed sign is required. 13. The granting'of the variance would not be materially detrimental to the ¡property owners in the vicinity and the traveling public. I .' .' 14. The-granting of the variance, limited to a two year period, would not be contrary to the objects'Df Chapter 34.17 PTMC relating to the placement of signs and the ¡reduction of clutter. ¡Conditions: - il. The proposed sign shall not exceed fifty square feet in area and shall not be ¡in use for longer than two years. I I 12. The Friends of the Library shall ensure proper installation and continuing !maintenance of the sign during the life of the variance. - I ¡Amendments to the Zoning Code for Downtown Parking. Mayor Shirley announced that ¡the Planning Commission will be conducting a public hearing on August 13, 1987, to receive public comments on proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance for downtown parking and explained that copies are available in the City Clerk's Office I I OLD BUSINESS Bid Award on Chetzemoka Beach Access. Mr. Hildt explained that they have met wi h Seton Construction and their subcontractor, General Construction, and have come to agreement on a contract and a change order which will bring the cost of the pro- ject in line with the budget. The amount has been reduced by $2,353.77 leaving $350.06 for extension north along the beach of rebuttment. The total contract will now cost $22,600. - . RESOLUTION NO. 87-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SETON CONSTRUCTION INC. AND APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE ORIGINAL SPECIFI- , CATIONS Councilmember Ison made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No. 87-33 which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2075 AN ORDINANCE providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at a special election to ,be held therein on September 15, 1987, of a proposition authorizing the City to levy regular property taxes for 10 years in excess of the 106% limitation for the purpose of acquiring new fire trucks and related equipment for the City and authoriz- ing the City to issue its unlimited tax levy. general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $630,000 for suçh pur- poses if approved. , Mr. Grove explained that there are some changes necessary to ~he draft ordinance \ so that it wiìì be prepared for adoption at this meeting. He indicated that ¡ where ever the amount of $600,000.00 is shown it should be replaced with the I' figure of $630,000.00. He indicated that the blank in Section 3 on page 3 shoulŒ , . ' I I 369 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 21, 1987, Cont. --------------------____--_d______-.-. ., -- ----- -,------------ '-- - - --- -,- -. - _n --- ---- -----~ ----.,------------------ __n -----------_. -----T----------.---.----- - --- ,-- - ------. -.,.------ _d_- -.-__----n ------ I be $.45 per thousand dollars. Mr. Grove indicated that the ballot proposition wording on page 5 should show $0.45 per thousand of assessed valuation with 'the total estimated at $2.54 per thousand and in 1999 reduce its regular pro- perty tax levy to the amount otherwise provided by law to provide $630,000. The ordinance number was also written in. He then explained the effect of ia yes vote on this ballot issue. Keith Harper, City Attorney, directed that ¡the first page ordaining statement read as follows: NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY ¡COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS. After a brief ¡discussion, Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. 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 Ison and passed unanimouslY by voice I vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made I II a motion that the ordinance be adopted with the insertions from the., City Clerk i and amendments to the wording from the City Attorney which was seconded by ICouncilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. -, I - I RESOLUTION NO. 87-34 I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN ANIMAL i CONTROL AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY AND BAYSHORE ENTERPRISES, Councilmember Clise explained the content of two proposed drafts to the agreement !and reported that the committee is recommending the longer term. After a brief I ¡discussion, Councilmember Clise made a motion that the council adopt the reso- ¡ Ilution with Exhibit "A" being the longer term agreement which was seconded by i Councilmember Norwood and passed with six councilmembers voting in the affirm- ative. Councilmember Jones voted against the motion. I ! I I I Î ì IMr. Harper explained l¡adoPt the resolution . unanimously by voice RESOLUTION NO. 87-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO BE MADE TO THE ARTIST AGREEMENT FOR THE JACKSON BEQUEST ART PROJECT the proposed changes. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to; which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed vote. NEW BUSINESS i I I Policy and Procedures for Council Committees Mr. Grove explained that this is I formalizing some of the present practices and outlining how public participation I is accomplished. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that this be tabled to the Legislative/Environmental Committee which was seconded I by ~uncilmember Jones and passed with six councilmembers voting in the affirm- i ative. Councilmember Clise voted against the motion. i : I RESOLUTION NO. 87-36 : I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE . I CITY OF PORT TOWNSNED FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR VACATION OF A STREET (9th Street) RESOLUTION NO. 87-37 I I ¡ I I I , I Councilmember Jones made a motion to adopt Resolutions 87~36 and 87-37 and to I also conduct a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit Application No. 487-02 - i ! Jefferson General Hospital and Planned Unit Development Application No. 857-03 . I William W. Grace at the regular meeting August 18, 1987, which was seconded by ¡ Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ON A PETITION FOR VACATION OF AN ALLEY (Block 39, Fowler Park) 370 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JBLY 21, 1987 Cont. ----- -- - - ------ ._- ~--_._----_._--_._--------_u._----' ----- -- ------- -.------------.-- _._--- ------ - . RESOLUTIO~ NO. 87-38 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAY TO ACCEPT A TEMPORARY EASEMENT AGREEMENT GRANTED BY POINT HUDSON COMPANY, INC. , I , I I Mr. Hildt explained that this is in connection with the Chetzemoka Beach Project ¡ and would cover the use of an access from Port of Port Townsend property to the I tide lands during construction. Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt Reso- Ilution No. 87-38 which was seconded by Councilmember Norwood and passed unanimously i by voice vote. ¡ EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley called an executive session at 9:20 PM to discuss pending litigation. The meeting was reconvened at 9:30 PM. All Councilmembers were present. OLD BUSINESS , i Demolition of Surplus Building. Mayor Shirley reported that he I the successful bidder may not want to meet a requirement .of the I against liability and hold the city harmless for the demolition I explained the proposed requirements. After a brief discussion, I that council action is not required. I Concerns About McDonalds Fast Food Restaurant. Councilmember Clise expressed a I desire that the council address some of the concerns expressed by the public a- bout the proposed location of a McDonalds Restaurant in our town. After a : brief discussion, it was the consensus of the council that an adhoc committee ,: should be formed to address the issues. Councilmembers Kenna, Clise, and Cam- field volunteered to serve on this committee. I Vacancy on Transit. Mayor Shirley noted that there is now a vacancy on the i Jefferson Transit Board with Janis Hunt's resignation. He asked for volunteers I and there were none so he indicated he would bring it up again after the election. ! ADJOURNMENT is concerned that city to insure I work. Mr. Harpe~ it was noted I I I There 10:07 , , being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at PM. I i i I I I Attest: Ij)~ I City Clerk I i ¡ ! . 'The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4thcday lof August, 1987, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers:of City Hall, Mayor-Brent S Shirley' presiding. ~ --4A1l Mayor ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 4, 1987 ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Mary Norwood and Norma Owsley. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove and Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt. , ' I I I