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Home My WebLink About01/19/1988 438 _--_.--nu _n ----'. ___MINUTES_OF. _THE_.REGULAR SESS.ION_.OF JANUARY.5, 1988, Cont. . . -_. h. - ........-- - ... . - _.. ..---. -.- ...- .... -..n.. ---.-. ...- . ...- RESOLUTION NO 88-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATE- COMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91 Robert Hinton has agreed to construct an 8 inch sewerline in 14th Street from Landes Street to Hill Street and in Hill Street from 14th Street to 15th Street. I Councilmember Jones made a motion to adopt the preceeding resolutions which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Award of Bid. Mr Stricklin recommeded that the Council accept the bid from Incon, Inc for liquid chlorine. Councilmember Jones made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Local Improvement District No 1. Mayor Shirley recognized Mr Carl Allen who aske~ if the city can proceed without notifying property owners of changes to their I preliminary assessment. Mayor ~hirley explained that there is no obligation to dø so and it will not be necessary to delay action on the Local Improvement Districtl but the city will still send out notices~ to those property owners whose assess- ment has been reduced. The City Attorney, Keith Harper, confirmed that there is no legal obligation to send out additional notices. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, 8:21 PM. Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at Attest: ~~) M~or (( I 4::1& MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 19, 1988 ~he City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Nineteenth I~ay of January, 1988, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brenrl 5 Shirley presiding. OATH OF OFFICE Mr Grove administered the oath of office to Councilmember Karen Chang. ROLL CALL ~ouncilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, Vern Jones, ~ike Kenna, Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove þnd Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt. Councilmember Clise was excused. I ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Shirley made a brief statement about the elimination of the position of ~dministrative Assistant and expressed his appreciation for the years of service I trom Kathy MacDonald. He explained that the reorganization which will be discussed rater in the meeting is essential if the city is to meet the priority needs of th~ ~ity within our financial limitations. .. 439 "'.' ---_.. . .... t1IHUIE.S_DLIHL.RE.GUL 8ILSES.S.LO.tLO.LJ.8 NU8 RY_l9_._l9.R8.,_C.o.ot.. MINUTES Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the minutes of January 5, 1988, and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Counc.ilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Memorial $108,237.60 4,894.89 6,758.12 5,089.15 77 . 04 2,292.48 340.44 34,029.93 341.65 5,347.45 35.97 Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passE!d unanimously b~ voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter on January 15, 1988, from Arthur J Post in support of Kathy MacDonald and her position with the City. I A letter to The Editor from V Wayne Hackett, Publicity Officer, Port Townsend Senior Association, was copied for Council January 12, 1988, outlining their efforts to secure a Senior Citizens Center. A letter dated January 8, 1988, from Paula Amell was copied for Council asking for renewal of the Conditional Use Permit for the Puffin and Gull Apartment Motel fo~ the year of 1988. Councilmember Jones made a motion to renew thE' Conditional Use Permit for 1988 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed by voice I vote with four councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Camfield and Kenna voted against. A letter dated December 21, 1987, from Katharine C Avery, owner, The Village Mechanic, was copied for Council on January 8, 1988, asking for approval of a sandwich board sign that exceeds the current sign code. Mayor Shirley referred this to staff for any necessary action. A letter dated January 10, 1988, from Douglas V Franz was copied for Council stating inequities in the proposed Seaview Sewer LID. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Local Improvement District No 1 later on the agenda. I A summary of findings from the Olympic Area Agency on Aging, Jefferson County Senior Services Task Force dated December, 1987, was copied for Council along with a letter dated January 15, 1988, from Larry Dennison, Member of the Board of County Commissioners inviting the Mayor and Councilmembers to attend a joint meeting with Beverly Brice, Director of the four-county Olympic Area Agency on Aging to review the draft Senior Services Task Force Report on January 25, 1988, at 10:00 AM in the County Commissioner's Chamber of the Courthouse. PUBLIC COMMENTS Doris Yesberger was recognized and spoke expressing her outrage at the treatment of Kathy MacDonald by the city and that she feels a "City Manager" type of government is not wanted. Bill Schwilke was recognized and agreed with the concerns of Mrs Yesberger and asked who was next. 440 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 19, 1988, Cont. .- -----...-------... -- ."'-'-.'--' ... .-- -. COMMITTEE REPORTS !Environemtal/Legislative. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to amend the declara- Ition of non-significance for Douglass and Nancy Lamy to include a fifth unit: a Residence/Manager's Office as requested in their letter dated January 18, 1988, which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Legislative Conference. Mayor Shirley announced a Legislative Conference in Olympia on February 17 and 18, 1988, if anyone is interested. Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield announced a tentative time for a Parks ¡COmmittee meeting on Friday, January 22, 1988, at 5:00 PM at City Hall. ¡Finance. Mayor Shirley requested a Finance Committee meeting to discuss the Library ~xpansion and renovation at 7:30 AM on Wednesday, January 27, 1988. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application No 1087-02 -McCarron. Michael Hildt reviewed the rindings and conclusions of the Port Townsend Planning Commission. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. There being no one to speak for or against the application, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and turned it over to I~he council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the street vacation with the following findings, conclusions land conditions which was seconded by CouncilmembeY McCulloch and passed unanimous y iY voice vote. [Findings: I ¡1- I I I ! I b. Applicant requests vacation of that portion of Fillmore Street described as the northwesterly 110 feet of the Fillmore Street right-of-way between Lot 8, Block 38, and Lot 2, Block 37 of the Original Port Townsend Township. The block in question is between Water and Washington Streets. The applicant's property is adjacent to and northeast of the area to be vacated. The adjacenü property to the southwest is owned by the Harper-McCarron Partnership. Applicant seeks vacation of the entire 73 foot Fillmore Street right-of-way. The applicant's property to the northeast is zoned C-II and R-II. The properüy to the southwest is zoned C- I. I Applicant intends to construct an addition to the existing Port Townsend Medioal Clinic northeast of the area to be vacated. The area to be vacated is needed for parking and an automobile access ramp. r' I ronclusions: I ~ . ! The proposed street vacation is in compliance with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan. e. I ~ ; . The portion of Fillmore Street proposed to be vacated is not required for cur- rent or anticipated overall area circulation. The effectiveness of fire, law enforcement, medical or other emergency services will not be impaired by the proposed vacation. I I I f. I i I i 5. I , Retention of a utility easement is not required because the steep bluff at Washington Street prevents the use of the area to be vacated as a utility corridor. The portion of Fillmore Street proposed to be vacated is not required as a current or anticipated bicycle, pedestrian or equestrian trail corridor. I ß. i ! The portion of Fillmore Street proposed to be vacated does not abut on a body of salt of fresh water. I I I I I I 441 MINUTES OF TH~1REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 19, 1988, Cont. -----.------ --------... ----------'-------.---..-..----. --..-----...- ------- -------~-~----------- ------.--------------.-------------------.---- - ---u- ----- -----.- U_____._n__.- ---- I I Çonditions: I I i Because the proposed street vacation conforms with the goals and policies containdd 'n the comprehensive plan and satisifies the review criteria for street vacations I ~et forth in Section 12.20.060 Port Townsend Municipal Code, the above referenced: ~pplication is GRANTED provided the applicant shall submit a signed statement of ¡ ~oncurrence with the proposed vacation from each other person, firm, corporation, i partnership, union, or other entity with an ownership interest in either Lot 2, Block 37, or Lot 8, Block 38. I ' $treet Vacation Application No 1187-01 -Mathias. Mr Hildt reviewed the findings: and conclusions of the Port Townsend Planning Commission. Mayor Shirley opened; the hearing to the public. There being no one to speak for or against the applic~ ~tion, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and turned the application I ~ver to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Mc I Culloch made a motion to approve the street vacation with the following findings: ~nd conclusions which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously 1 by voice vote. I fi ndi ngs: I p . I I Applicant requests vacation of the portion of platted but unopened Cosgrove Street which lies northwest of and adjacent to Lots 5 and 6, Block 6, Petty- grove's First Addition. The portion to be vacated extends 100 feet north- easterly from the intersection of Cosgrove and Tyler Streets for the full 60 ¡ foot width of the Cosgrove Street right-of-way. ' 2. I The applicant owns the abutting property adjacent to and southeast of the are~ to be vacated. The City of Port Townsend owns the abutting property to the ¡ northwest of the Cosgrove right-of-way. The City property is used for street! and park purposes (Sather Park). The application does not include vacation o~ the remainder of unopened Cosgrove Street between Taylor and Tyler Streets. ! , I Applicant intends to constuct a single-family residence on the site which is ! entirely within the R-I zoning district. The vacation is requested to provid~ a more level area on which to build and to minimize impacts of the dwelling ori neighboring properties. I B. Çonslusions: I ß. I 2. I 3. I I ¡- 5. I L I iJ. The proposed street vacation is in compliance with the goals and policies of ' the comprehensive plan. The portion of Cosgrove Street proposed to be vacated is not required for cur~ rent or anticipated overall area circulation. The effectiveness of fire, law enforcement, medical or other emergency services will not be impaired by the proposed vacation. i The portion of Cosgrove Street to be vacated is not required for current or future utility corridor needs. The portion of Cosgrove Street proposed to ve vacated is not t'equired as a current pr anticipated bicycle, pedestrian or equestrian trail corridor. The portion of Cosgrove Street proposed to be vacated does not abut a body of salt or fresh water. The proposed street vacation conforms with the goals and policies contained I in the comprehensive plan and satisfies the review criteria for street vacations set forth in Section 12.20.060 Port Townsend Municipal Code. . OLD BUSINESS 442 _._--- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY,-.1~,198~, . Cont. -------. .- . . .. .. -- - . ... . ORDINANCE NO 2097 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, ORDERING CERTAIN LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS BY SPECIAL ASSESS- MENTS; CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT BONDS AND INTERIM FINANCEING WARRANTS OR NOTES. ---.--,..--.--...,.'" iJuelanne Dalzell was recognized and spoke for the property owners south of 39th 'Street who want to be removed from the LID. Kurt Lamberton was recognized and stated his property is in open space and requested that his property be omitted from the LID. Anne Richardson, a property owner south of 39th Street, stated her hook-up costs would be in excess of $70,000 if she remained in the LID. Carl Allen was recognized and noted that the preliminary assessments for owners of property I in the Seaview Estates has been lowered but not any of the outlying areas. John Kassebaum was recognized and spoke in favor of action on the LID. After a lengthy discussion, which included the possibility of a late-comer charge for those who may decide at a later date to join the LID and pay a share of the LID costs, questions to Gary Kenworthy, the engineer for Northwest Territories, Inc, and Keith Harper, City Attorney; the Council directed that the boundary be adjusted to delete property south of 39th Street. 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 Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Council- ,¡member Kenna made a motion to adopt Ordinance No 2097 as completed, which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. IMainstreet Presentation. David Kahley gave a brief slide presentation from the fainstreet Project on parking signs, sidewalk problems and the Department of Ecology Grant workers under Charles Neu. ORDINANCE NO 2098 I AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY LYING I WITHIN LOT 4 OF THE NATIONAL CITY ATTITION NO 1 TO I THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS TO THE ALLEY VACATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFEDTIVE DATE. ! , ~r 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 Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove ¡again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt "ordinance No 2098 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I i ~eOrganization of Planning and Building Responsibilities. Mayor Shirley explained ~he proposed changes and the reasons for them. Mr Grove explained that an amend- ~ent to the salary and budget ordinances will need to be prepared. Council- member Owsley made a motion to approve the proposed budget for the positions of a ~ull-time assistant planner and part-time secretary which was seconded by Council- ~ember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. ! ¡Set Hearings. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council set hearings on ~he following for February 2, 1988: ! NEW BUSINESS ! i I IThe mot ion !vote. Variance Application No 1287-01 - Jon M and Elaine Johnson Conditional Use Permit No 1298-02 -Douglass and Nancy Lamy was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice I I. I ------ - - - 443 ---.--.----- ~INUTES OF T~I_REGU~--8.R__S.~??)_OJLQf.~J\~V_A.8XJ~L 1~~8LÇQnt..____- ------ ---- ---------1--------"'-----------------"------"--'--'-. - -.----.--- ------------. --"--". ... - ...u-.. --... -- ----------..-- Reorganization of Planning and Building Responsibilities. Councilmember Chang: ~sked for an answer to give to the public when asked about the termination of the I I , ~dministrative Assistant's job held by Kathy MacDonald. Mayor Shirley explained I rhat this was a management decision that had to be made by the Mayor and the Council only had the decision to make regarding the budget. These matters are not subjec~s for Executive Sessions. . I ~ayor Shirley recessed the meeting into executive session at 9:04 PM to discuss ritigation. The meeting was reconvened at 9:35 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM. I I I EXECUTIVE SESSION I Attest: )~~ Clerk-Treasurer I 1 I I I I 'The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this second; day of February, 1988, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers o~ City Hall, Mayor Brept S Shirley presiding. I OATH OF OFFICE IMr Grove administered the oath of office to Councilmember John Clise. I I I ICouncilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, John Clise, vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch 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 Icouncilmember Jones made a motion to approve the minutes of January 19, 1988, and; ,to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley: land passed unanimously by voice vote. : I ¡ I BILLS AND CLAIMS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 2, 1988 .1 l. ROLL CALL MINUTES i ¡The fo 11 owi ng I , I I I bills and claims were presented for Current Expense Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Memorial payment: $39,455.07 789.86 410.55 617.37 13,002.37 322.45 17,754.72 4,620.43 374.80 18,300.87