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Home My WebLink About09/01/1987 392 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1987 ----------------- -- - ------- -------- The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this first day of September, 1987, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, ohn Clise, Mike Kenna, Mary Norwood and Norma Owsley. Also present were City Attorney Keith I Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove and Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt. MINUTES Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the minutes of August 18, 1987, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- member Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. í I I ¡The following bills and claims were presented for pa~ent: I i I I I I I I ¡ !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. I i I COMMUNICATIONS , IA letter dated August 20, 1987, from Michael Kenna to Randy Radock and Bob Sher- ¡wood of McDonald's Corporation was copied for the Council requesting additional ¡information for the threshold determination on their environmental checklist on ,the construction of a restaurant in Port Townsend. BILLS AND CLAIMS Current Expense Street Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief $33,215.36 3,990.64 288.32 1 ,927. 11 104.24 42,956.18 2,068.72 166.45 I The Council received a claim for damages dated August 20, 1978, from Daniel O'Connell for $250.00 to replace a windshi~Tdon a boat alledged to have been broken by a low hanging tree on Cherry Street about S or T Street. Councilmember Jones made a motion to refer this to the Washington Cities Insurance Authority ¡WhiCh was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote ¡The Council received a letter dated August 20, 1987, from Lois A Venarchick of . ¡Norfolk, VA, with a copy of a letter to a local editor about a McDonald's Restaur¡ ,ant and urged that a McDonald's Restaurant not be allowed in Port Townsend. Mayow ¡Shirley referred this to the Legislative/ Environmental Committee. I ¡The Council received a letter dated August 24, 1987, from the Port Townsend Fire Department requesting that the levy for Emergency Medical Services be renewed. IA resolution to this effect will be prepared for the meeting of September 15, 1987. j IA letter dated August 24, 1987, was on each Councilmember's desk from Lee Arey, Principal, Port Townsend Intermediate School, requesting signing for traffic ¡safety around the schools. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the City pro- Ipose that it will install the signs if the school will buy them which was seèondeŒ ¡by Councilmember Kenna and passed by voice vote with Councilmember Camfield - ,abstai ni ng. i I 'A letter from Marcia Meyers was received by each Councilmember requesting that a Iset of strict codes and procedures be created for review for all future commercial Ideve 1 opment. I I IThe Council received a copy of a letter dated August 31, 1987, from Richard L ¡Shaneyfelt to City Attorney Keith Harper requesting a refund of money paid by ¡Fred Hauser for a street vacation. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Jones 'made a motion to reject the claim which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. - I 393 ------ MINUTES OCJ"_~_LR,EGJJLJ1.R S~S~J_QI'J- O.f~EPJ.~MBER_l, J9J31,_ÇÇ>nt--____-------- --------------, - ----- m____- ,---- ~ --- -,,- ---- - --- - ---- ---- ------ -.- - ------------~- -____n______, I I I A claim for damages dated August 14, 1987, from Whitey Johnson resulting from a stop work order issued for the Calvin Gleason residence in January, 1986, was discussed. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the Council reject the claim land refer it to the Washington Cities Insurance Authority which was seconded by Icouncilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. : COMMITTEE REPORTS , Iwater Restrictions. Mayor Shirley announced water restrictions as follows: : ¡,Alternate watering days with odd numbered addresses watering on odd numbered days! ,and even numbered addresses watering on even numbered days between the hours of 16 to 9 AM and 9 to 12 PM. The Golf Course and the Parks Department have been asked to cut back as well. Highway Work. Ted Stricklin explained the work that is going to be done by the ¡State Highway Department from the City Limits to the Ferry Terminal. I PUBLIC HEARING ¡Street Vacation No 587-05 -Krieger. Michael Hildt reviewed the findings and con-¡ 'elusions recommended by the Port Townsend Planning Commission. Mayor Shirley! opened the hearing to the audience. Loren Krieger was recognized and spoke in : favor of the application. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed! the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for: 'disposition. Councilmember Isba - made a motion that the Council grant Street! Vacation No 587-05 with the following findings and conclusions which was seconded! by Councilmember Jones. ¡FindingS of Fact. 1. Applicant requests vacation of the east three (3) feet of the Grant Street ¡right-of-way which borders the applicantts property from the First Street right- ¡ of-way, south to the north boundary of the adjacent lot (Lot 1, Island Vista). . 2. The single family residence on the property intrudes into the Grant Street. right-of-way approximately 1.5 feet. Applicant seeks the vacation to clear title¡ for impending sale of the property. 3. The concrete slab drive to the garage extends into the Grant Street right-of-, way approximately 13.5 feet. I ! 14. The front yard setback after the vacation wound range from approximately 1.5 I to 3.75 feet if the vacation is granted. Built prior to enactment of the Port' Townsend zoning code (1971), the residence is a legal, nonconforming structure in! 'the R-1A zoning district. 5. The Grant Street right-of-way is sixty-six (66) feet wide. Conclusions: 11. The proposed street vacation is in compliance with the goals and policies of ¡the comprehensive plan. 2. The portion of Grant Street proposed to be vacated is not required for current or anticipated overall area circulation. I I medical or other emergency servic~s I I i I vacated is not required as a cur-: I I I 13. The effectiveness of fire, law enforcement, Iwill not be impaired by the proposed vacation. i 14. The portion of Grant Street proposed to be rent ot anticipated utility corridor. i ! 15. The portion of Grant Street proposed to be vacated is not reQuired as a cur- : ¡rent or anticipated bicycle, pedestrian or equestrian trail corridor. i 16. The portion of Grant Street proposed to be vacated does not abut on a body oft ¡salt or fresh water. i , ì I I 394 ------- MINUTES OF THE_REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBJ:R 1,1987, - Cont. 17. Ita i ned lations I ------------- -- - The proposed street vacation conforms with the goals and policies conJ in the comprehensive plan and satisfies the review criteria for street vacJ set forth in Secion 12.20.060 Port Townsend Municipal Code. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2078 ì I ~ I I I I I I I Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. 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 Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove þgain read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt prdinance No 2078 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I I i ~eaview Sewer LID Public Hearing. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to set a public Hearing on the Seaview Sewer LID for November 3, 1987, which was seconded þy Councilmember Jones and passed by voice vote with Councilm~mberIson ~bstãining. ¡PUbliC Hearings. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the Council set hearings Ion the following for September 15, 1987: I AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,005 TO THE KAH TAl LAGOON PARK FUND, $2,500 TO THE HOTEL/MOTEL TRANSIENT TAX FUND, $11,905 TO THE WATER-SEWER FUND, $10,000 TO THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND AND $21,000 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY I NEW BUSINESS I , I !which i I , i I ì I Variance 787-01 - Stephanie Lutgring Variance 887-01 - Waterbury Management, Inc I was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. , i IMr Grove read I:on ly and that for action. I I I I ! ORDINANCE NO 2080 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $20,000 TO THE PARK FUND, MAKING FINDINGS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY the ordinance by title and explained that this is for introduction the ordinance will be held until the September 15, 1987, meeting ORDINANCE NO 2081 I IMr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Norwood made a motion that jthe first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which Iwas seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr ¡Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that ¡Ordinance No 2081 be .adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passe~ ¡unanimously by roll call vote. AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF NINTH STREET LYING BETWEEN SHERIDAN STREET AND WILSON STREET WITHIN THE CITY; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS THERETO AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE I ORDINANCE NO 2082 AN ORDINANCE VACATING ALL OF THE REMAINING UNVACATED ALLEY WITHIN BLOCK 39 OF FOWLERfS PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND: ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS TO THE ALLEY VACATION: AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 395 MI~U~E~:OF THE ~EGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER, 1, 1987, Cont. -------------------------------------------------- -------_u_- -------- --_u_-------_u- --u---- -- - ---- ---~---_u_-------------_u_u_- I I I ... ------------------------_u_--_u_-_u_------------- -- Clise, ---- -- ---- - - - -uu------ - -- ------------- u_--- Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the 'I' first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove! again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt: Ordinance No 2082 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously ¡by roll call vote. I I , I I ¡There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 18:09 PM. I ADJOURNMENT ~.w~ ) I Mayor ~¡ Attest: i , ! I I I I I I I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this day of September, 1987, at 7:30 PM. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Brent S Shirley presiding. ß~ (JJj~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 fifteenth Mayor I , I I I I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Vern Jones, Mary Norwood and Norma Owsley. Councilmember Ison was out of town. ¡were City Attorney Keith Harper and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. I MINUTES I ; Ilcouncilmember Jones made a motion to approve the minutes of September 1, 1987, as' written and to dispense with the reading of them which was second,ed by Council- ! ¡member Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ! BILLS AND CLAIMS ¡ ¡ I IThe following bills and claims were presented for payment: I I I I I I I I ROLL CALL Mike Kenna, John Also present; I Current Expense Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water í Equipment Rental I Memorial ICouncilmember Camfield ¡proper funds which was ¡voice vote. $ 6,192.40 5,209.66 2,052.59 25,619.28 38.30 176.87 16,875.66 321.69 1,717.29 34,937.50 made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by: \