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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/16/1972 a~3 -- - - -- - - -- - - - mINUTES OF THÈ REGU~~_~ ?~S~jJO_N- g~ - m~ y , ~6, ,197~ -- --.-' - . - ---- ,-_. ' ------.-.,. --- '__n'___"- --_.'-----,- 8 Port Townsend, Washington The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular 'session this 16th day o~ may,- 1972, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the ,City'Hall. Mayor'Steve presiding. ' I I I :, 1 I I ! ROLL CALL Offi~ers and mem~ers present were as follows: Mayor Steve, Citx Attorney Abraham~ Deputy City Clerk Pedersen, Councilmen Scheyer, Judy, Camfieldi Rosbach, Sahli, Hufford. mINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION Minutes of the previous session. were present"ed and it was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with. motion carred. I I .I Ii , mayor Steve announced 'that Ray Allen was willing' to land'scape and bulldoze the land at 19th and S'an Juan II for use as a little league baseball field. Councilman Scheyer stated that the facilit~es at Fort Worden I were now being used. mayor Steve stated that they would not be able to use that much longer whic~ necessitated this move. :i I, comMITTEE REPORTS 8 mayor Steve presented a letter from the Clallam-Jefferson County Community Action Council, Inc., signed by mr. Willard J. Gariss. In it he stated that a resolution had been passed by the Economic Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and the Jefferson County OEDP Committee that a technical assistance grant request should be submitted to the Economic Development Administration" for a Fort Worden Feasibility Study. They urged that the City participate with matchi~g funds along with four other organizations. It II was estimated the total cost would be $5,000 and the cost of the local share to each agency would be $250. II mayor Steve asked the council to study this for discussion at the next council meeting~9 ¡I mayor Steve reported the cost of op~rating the str~et lights have increased from $1 to $2 a month for incandescent lights and reduced from $3.00 to $2.95 for mercury vapor lights. He suggested that perhaps a survey should be taken to see about changing over some of the incandescent lights to mercury yapors. He' stated that we may have to pass an emergency ordinance to take care of the increased price. I Councilman Sahli presented several recommendations to the council for consideration. He recommended assigning a house number to a building at the time the building permit is taken out for a cost of $3.00 and also charging the same fe~ for house number request§ from existing buildings. He stated the reason for this I would be to enable someone to spend the time updating our present system. This request was referred to the ¡, Legislative Committee for study. The other request involved the fees set on the building permit applicat10ns I( by the valuatj.on given by the applicant. He recommended the fee be set by the Ci ty Engineer by the square \1 footage of the house multiplied by a cos~ per square foot. He stated this would be a more equitable way. of I determining,the fee. He recommended one-half the fee go. into the engineer's budgat,and onß-half intd the I ge.neral fund. Councilman Sahli also suggested we change from the National Building CoØe to the Unifor~ Building Code. He stated the Uniform Building Code was easier to understand and at the same time we could ! incorporated that Uniform Electrical Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code. mayor Steve referred these requests to the Legislative Committee for study and p~esentation at the next meeting. COMMUNICATIONS , A letter from John W. Holmes, 29th & Discovery Road was read requesting street maintanance on Alder Street to provide them with safe access to their property. He also requested assignment of a street address. This request was referr~d to the City Engineer. The following request for a variance from the zoning ordinance was read: 8 I . I May 16, 1972 I City Council I Re: Victorian Air Company, request,for.Conditional Use Zoning Variance, Lots 7 & 8 in Block 15 of i Al Pettygroves's Addition. I I Sirs: I /\ /\ I I i1 On November ,15, 1971 application was made fora business license under .the name "Carria.ge t-touse Services", stating the kind of business was "délivery and resale of wholesale and retail items". Qn November 18, 1971, business license #0395 was issued to Ralph E. Watson (Carriage House Services), Monroe at Reed, Port Townsend Washington 98368. I During February, 1972 an air compressor was installed in the carriage I air for divers who were becoming the largest portion of the business. I has been, installed. Rental equipment and new a~d ~sed equipment has 1 used by the local divers when required. In April of this year the name of the company was changed to "The Victoria~ Air Company" and this change was noted on the records. house at this address to provide compressed I No other on premise equipment was, or been secured by request from Seattle and I The operation of an air compressor providing certified quality air is required to serve the needs of the local divers and the many divers who visit Port Townsend. As the bulk of all diving is done on the weekends, it is not practical or economically feasible to operate a full time dive shop. With this in mind, we ~equest a Conditional Use Zoning Variance be allowed to continue use of the air compressor on a retail sales basis. Sales of gear and rental equipment would continue on thE! present basis of order and delivery from Seattle as required. To date, the~e h~s never been more than three cars present at anyone time and these all have entered the property and have not parked on the public street. Thank you in advance for you consideration. I sl, Ralph E. Watson' Isl marilyn J. Watson 8 This request was referred to the Planning ,Commission for a recommendation and ahE!aring 'date set for June 20th. The Deputy Clerk brought on the floor a request from Bill Vlachos, Kosmos Inc., 9807 31 SW, Seattle for ~ permission. to hold a rock concert at the Jefferson County memorail "thlet~c Field, May 21st from approximately ; 4 to 8 p.m. The City Attorney stated that if he complied with the city licensing provision that permission could not be denied. After much discussion, the council instructed mr. Vlachos to obtain a temporary business license and an admission tax form. J P:"i ~. 4 mINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1972, CONTINUED .- . -.-- - ._--- PUBLIC HEARING 8 The public hearing was opened on the request for variance from the zoning ordinance from Victorian Village mobile Homes. A letter from the Planning Commission was read recommending denying the request since it appeared to be in direct violation to the zoning or~inance of Port Townsend ,Section 5.14-paragraph A. An adjoining property owner objected to passage stating she felt it depreciated the value of their property. The City Attorney stated that a conditional use permit could be issued since it is listed in the appropriate column for office space if the requirements are found to do so under the provision set forth in Section 6.08 of the zoning ordinance. After considerable discussion Councilman Hufford moved to grant the request with a conditional use permit. Councilman Sahli seconded the motion on provision that Mr. morgan build a fence around the trailers on three sides. mr. morgan agreed. Councilman Hufford then withdrew his previous motion & Councilman 'Sahli withdrew his second. Councilman Hufford moved a temporary conditional use permit be issued for one year from the date of passage. Councilman Sahli seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken as follows: yes- Councilmen Judy, Hufford, Sahli; no - Councilmen Scheyer, Camfield, Rosbach. Mayor Steve broke the tie vote by voting yes and the motion pas~ed. . OLD BUSINESS Ii Ii If and W Streets. Ii Ii Ii I I " I; I Councilman Scheyer moved that a mecury vapor light be installed at the intersection of Walnut Councilman Judy seconded. motion passed. The following ordinance was presented and acted upon as follows: I ORDINANCE NO. ~640 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK AND mAYOR T~ REmIT TO THE TREASURER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, mONTHLY, commENCING JUNE 1, 1972, TWO PER CENT OF ALL REVENUES RECEIVED BY THE CITY FRom THE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD FOR ALCOHOLIC REHABILITAION. It was moved by Coune-ilman Scheyer that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title Ii only. It was seconded by Councilman Camfield and passed. Ordinance No. 1640 was again read by title only. ,; Councilman Scheyer moved that the ordinance now do pass. It was seconded by Councilman Judy and passed. Ii tI 11 !i 8 Ordinance 1639, held over from the previous meeting, was again read for the second time: ORDINANCE NO. 1639 ¡. Councilman Judy moved to amend the ordinance to read fifteen hundred'dollars instead of twenty-seven hundred Ii dollars. It was seconded by Councilman Camfield and the motion carriÐd. Ordinance 1639 was again read fo~ the third time as amended. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Cooncilman Scheyer that-the ordinance do now pass. motion carried. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE sum OF TWENTY-SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS TO SALARIES AND WAGES IN THE 1972 IIXIHXS¡IIR BUDGET OF THE WATER- SEWER DEPARTmENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Scheyer moved to remove from the table Ordinance 1641 which was tabled at the April 18th City Council meeting. It was seconded by-Councilman Camfield and passed. Ordinance 1641 was read for the second time. I ORDINANCE NO. 1641 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND'ELEVEN DOLLARS TO THE CITY CLERK BUDGET, FOR SALARIES AND WAGES, FOR THE YEAR 1972, AND DECLARING AN EmERGENCY. It was moved by Councilman Scheyer, seconded by Councilman Judy that the third reading be by title only. motion carried. Ordinance No. 1641 was read for the third time by title only. Councilman Scheyer then moved that the ordinance now do pass. It was seconded by Councilman Rosbach and the motion carried. 8 Councilman Judy moved that the council approved an expenditure of $2,365.16 for pipeline materials for a project on Lawrence Street, between Walker and Kearney, to be taken out of the miscellaneous' construction fund of the Water-Sewer Budget. It was seconded by Councilman Sahli and passed. The Deputy Clerk read a letter from the City Attorney recommending acceptance of the bid from the Farmers Insurance Group of $3,553.10 for the liability insurance for the city as it meets all specifications. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Camfield that the bid be accepted. motion carried. NEW BUSINESS I The following resolution was presented and acted upon 8S follows: RESOLUTION NO. 72-11 Ii A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ESTABLISH VOLUNTEER POLICE PATROLmAN, TO SELECT THE SAME, AND PROVIDING THAT THEY SHALL BE UNcomPENSATED WHEN SERVING AS VOLUNTEERS, AND AUTH9RIZING THEIR INCLUSION UNDER STATE INDUSTRIAL INSURANE COVERAGE. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Rosbach that the resolution be adopted. carried. motion I The following resolution was presented and acted upon as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 72-12 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEmENT BY AND BETWEEN PORT TOWNSEND HEREAFTER CALLED THE APPLICANT AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION commISSION HEREAFTER CALLED THE STATE TO RESTORE THE mUSEum PORTION OF THE CITY HALL AS AN HISTORIC SITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT OF 1966 HEREAFTER CALLED THE ACT. 8 It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Scheyer that the resolution be adopted. carried. Motion l Ii _.~.~.,.<."~, I: 'i I; II 3H~) MINUTES OF THE REGULA~ SESS¡oN OF MAY 16, 1972, CONTINUED 8 Port Manager, George Randolph introduced ~he engineering firm of Reid, Middleton & Associates to prese9t to the council, the Port's comprehensive plan,for development of the water-sewer lines in the Port owned. property in the lagoon area. City Engineer, Roger French, recommended making an application to the Econ6mic Assitaht Authority for a grant fòr $145,000 to finance tbis project. Councilman Camfield moved that the City Engineer be'authorized to file any and all applications for money. It was Beconded by Councilman'Hufford and passed. ' The following communication was read'from the Part Co~mission: I May lB, 1972 : Henorable Mayor Joseph Steve Port Townsend, ilia. 98368 Dear Mayor Steve: We are enclosing herewith a copy of the recently adopted Part of Port Townsend Boat'Haven ang Industrial Par~ Comprehensive Plan. I Since the plan covers an area lying withiq the Port Townsend city limits, there would certainly be an interest by the City in such a plan. In connection with carrying out this plan, we would request a slight change in the City's Comprehensive Plan to allow commeréial operations, such as stores, necessary to serve boating activities which is,as'I understand it, not allowed by the present'P-l zoning; A change of designation to M-l would allow such operation. /s/ Very truly yours, Port B~ Port Townsend George H. Randolph '-8 It was noted the port has not as yet paid the $25.00 application fee in requested a change to the zoning ordinance. City Attorney Abraham stated that what they were requesting is a re-zone. It was referred to the Planning Commission as they must hold a public hearing on å re-zone befôre one is set by the Board ôf Adjustments. ADJOURNMENT As there was no furtner business to come before the council at this time it was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. I A TTE 5 T Q-k ~ ,;tl~)¿ U "W Deputy Cle , .' . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 6, 1972 The City Council o~ the 'City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of Ju~e, 1972, P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Mayor Steve presiding. at 7:30 ROLL CALL 8 , , Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Atto~ney Abr~ham, City Engineer Frenc~, Deputy Clerk Pedersen and Councilmen Hoglund, Cam~ield, Rosbach, Sahli and Huffor'd. Councilmen Scheye~ and Judy were absent. MINUT~ES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION Minutes of the previous session were presented and it was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Sahli_tha~ the reading of the minutes be dispensed with. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS Bills and claims as audited by the Finance Committee were presented and acte!d upon as follows: I CURRENT EXPENSE FUND..................Voucher 9109 WATER-SEWER FUND......................Voucher 3584 LIBRARY FUND..........................Voucher 2825 PARK FUND.............................Voucher 1336 STREET,FUND...........................Voucher 2478 GARBAGE FUND..........................Voucher 2242' , 'FIREMEN'S RELIEF,AND PENSION FUND.....Voucher ,389 ARTERIAL STREET FUND..................Voucher ~B t~rough 9197............~....$19,226.58 through 3627..~...~~.~.;~.... 12,302.81 through 2865.~.~........0.... 2,094.7¡ through 1348....¡.~..~.;~..... 804.65 throúgh 2511..;.........0.... 10,255.22 through 2276.......~....u.... 3,674.01 through 391......;....0.... J8Q.14 ........................0..... 300.00 I ,- It was moved by Councilman Hoglund, seconded by Councilman Camfield that the bills and claims be approved' as read and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to- draw warrants upon thl3 proper funds for payment of same. Motion carried. CoMMUNICATIDÑS The following communications were read and acted upon as follows: From: Alaska Power & Telephone Company 702 Water St., Port Townsend City' Council ,To: 8 Dear Mr. Youngblood: , I have been advised by the City Clerk, Mr. Mickey Youngblood, and subs'equently, by the City P:1anning Commission on May 30, 1972, to submit a formal request to the City Council for approval of the rezoning of the following describ~d property as required from an Rl single- family designation to R III multi~family designation: Property Property Property located at 1404 Larence: Legal deßcription: ,Lots 1 and 3 in Blo~k Y ~f Kuhn's Ranch Addition. located at 1256 Lawrence: Legal deßcription: Lot 1 of Kuhn's Ranch Addition. located at 429 Harrison St.: Legal description: Lot~ 2 a~d 4 in Biock 84 in Original Towns~te.