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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/83Tape 290 Unapproved Side 2 Minutes #0415 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~~_~%~ February 9, 1983 ~~ Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth St., Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, February 9, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Anderson presiding. Those present were: E. L. Sturdivant Bill Amo Spencer Horning Jim Adrian Clyde Pachek Russell Johnson Roy Mosely Mayor Dawkins Art Anderson City Attorney Broughton Phil Drouin City Clerk McCluskey The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invoca- tion was given by E. L. Sturdivant. CONSENT AGENDA A. Anderson requested a correction to January 31, 1983 minutes, pg. 1 second line under JOINT HOUSING AUTHORITY last word should read "or". AB 83-73 R. Johnson requested correction to February 2, 1983 minutes, pg. 5 para. 2 to read "R. Johnson inquired if reports produced are com- patible with State and Federal reporting requirements and if the new present facilities would permit selling these services to nearby communities. Mr. Perry stated yes, the system is currently installed at Pierce Transit in Tacoma and Grant County utilizing Washington BARS Coding System and that sufficient memory space was available" AB 83-74 Request for bid call for ductile iron pipe. AB 83-75 Recommendation to award bid for Lions Field Fencing to Viking Fence as to specifications and low overall bid in amount of $5,548.40. AB 83-76 Motion by J. Adrian and S. Horning to approve Consent Agenda as amended, carried unanimously. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Clerk presented claim for damages from B&L Auto Sales in amount of $1500 stating during construction on 6th St, backhoe hit light standard breaking the foundation. Clerk presented claim for damages from Bremerton Armed Services YMCA in amount of $730.52 stating City's wastewater drain over- flowed in boiler room during heavy rains. Clerk stated these claims have been sent to departments for re- ports and have been sent to insurance. CLAIMS/VOUCHERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. Motion by B. Amo and P. Drouin as of this date, the Council, does approve for payment those claims as follows: Salary Fund for payroll period January 31, 1983 in amount of $195,781.44 and FICA for period January 31, 1983 in amount of $10,315.27 and those vouchers included in the Warrant Register further described as follows: Warrant No. 8417 through 8420 inclusive in amount of $9,355.98 and Vouchers 08423 through 08511 inclusive in amount of $245,567.68, carried unanimously. City Council Meeting Min~ February 9, 1983 Page Two PUBLIC RECOGNITION 90532 Veto DeSantis, 531 Beldsoe, stated he was present as a representative of MADD, that this wife Ruby DeSantis and daughter, Kelli Johnson are co-founders of the organization. Mr. DeSantis discussed the Mariner Club serving drinks to 18 year old sailors. He discussed a newspaper article and quoted from the article. Mayor Dawkins stated the City has met with the Navy to discuss this. He stated this is the only club not on military property. The Navy is looking into moving the club inside the base or perhaps using a tunnel from the club to inside the base. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Dawkins stated he is appointing Alice Stenhjem to the Planning Commission Board. He gave a brief background of Ms. Stenhjem's qualifications. MOTION by R. Mosely and C.Pachek to approve the appointment of Alice Stenhjem to the Planning Co~m~ission Board. Discussion followed and R. Johnson recommended placing this on the agenda. R. Mosely withdrew his motion, with C. Pachek withdrawing his second of the motion. #0884 ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - GUN CONTROL AB 83-82 City Clerk read Gun Control ordinance and stated representatives of Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms were present. #0902 Mike Kenyon, Executive Director, discussed the ordinance and concealed weapons permit and stated he feels this is discriminatory and violates state law. He stated the State Law would pre-empt this ordinance. Mr. Kenyon distributed a proposal to the Council. #0966 City Attorney Broughton stated his office researched the State law and cities can enact an ordinance controlling weapons. J. Adrian inquired if other cities have this ordinance. City Attorney stated his office did not research this. Mr. Kenyon stated Des Moines tried to enact a similar ordinance and amended it and that Renton has enacted a similar ordinance. The case is now before the State Court of Appeals. #1032 David Leviton, 390 Pine Drive discussed the previous Council Meeting regarding gun control. He discussed the "pat down" and his concerns and stated there is no provision in the statute that allows this. He stated he does not see how this ordinance can benefit this community and stated he is in opposition to this ordinance. 91109 Gene Myers, Rickey Road stated he would prefer the ordinance read "weapons" rather than "pistols" and discussed other types of weapons. Mr. Myers discussed the fine and stated this is not a felony. He discussed the possibility of stolen weapons if locked in the car trunk. #1170 Mr. McConnell, Almira Drive, discussed looking pistols/in vehicles prior to entering a tavern and stated the ordinance is ill conceived and illegal and should not be passed. J. Adrian inquired how the City will handle out of city residents who do not know the law. B. Broughton stated Police Officers will use discretion and his office screens all complaints prior to pressing charges. Mr. Broughton stated this is a misdeamnor. #1251 Bert Gagner, Washington Ave., read from certification to obtain concealed weapons perm/t. He discussed types of individuals that obtain a permit and stated the ordinance is discriminatory. #1384 Mary Lou Long, stated she feels guns and drinking do not mix, but establishments can refuse to serve to those who have a gun and stated she feels the ordinance isn't enforceable. Jim Strait, Harlow Drive, stated he feels handguns should be outlawed and stated the ordinance doesn't go far enough. He stated he is in favor of the ordinance. City Council Meeting Minu~s .., February 9, 1983 Page Three ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - GUN CONTROL (cont.) #1476 Merton Cooper, Port Orchard, discussed disadvantages of locking guns in vehicles when entering an establishment. George Sherman, Poulsbo, stated he is opposed to this ordinance. Lena Swanson, 2123 Snyder Avenue, stated she is totally in concurrence with the Chief of Police and encouraged Council to vote in this ordinance. #1579 Chief Christensen stated he is in support of the ordinance and feels it is correct. He stated the ordinance does not violate the right to bear arms, the ordinance is to prohibit guns in taverns. He stated a survey indicated employees and patrons of taverns. He stated a survey indicated employees and patrons of taverns support this ordinance. Chief Christensen stated Police Officers are not permitted to carry guns in taverns when not on duty. He stated this ordinance is not in violation of state law but complements the law, and feels the ordinance is legal. He stated Police Officers have discretion and the system does work. E. Sturdivant suggested amending the ordinance to read dangerous weapons. Chief Christensen stated it is difficult to define dangerous weapons. Recess from 6:30 until 6:35. HEARING (Change in Land Use Restrictions) Applicant is Port Washington, Inc.; location is North side of 19th and West of Naval Avenue, and published and posted as required by law. The request is for "Change in Land Use Restrictions and Shorline permit" and the applicants are requesting that two (2) conditions in rezone ordinance 93683 to R-2, for a 16- Unit Condominium be deleted or modified. The request is to delete condition #4-F remove the requirements that the oil tanks be removed in 24 Months and to change condition #4-G that the project be completed in 60 Months. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, review the prior rezone hearings and conditions imposed at that time, and further explained the request of the applicants. Mark Cleaveland, representing Port Washington, Inc., explained that D ~ D Investment and Port Washington, Inc. are two different corporations. Mr. Cleveland further explained that they are asking for the changes so that they can do a good job on the project and he stated that the project itself has not changed. He requested that the zoning be in line with the permit requirements. He stated that it will cost thirty (30) to thirty-five (35) thousand dollars to remove the tanks and that Mr. Bill Dane still owns the property and that they have an option to purchase the proper- ty. They feel that the tanks could be removed sometime in 1984, therefore, they are requesting a 36 month period rather than a 24 month period. Councilman Bill Amo questioned the differences between the two companies and Mr. Johnson asked questions regarding the Sea-Brim Project. Terry Durst, 162 Highland Drive, Seattle, WA., stated that Mr. Dane is still operating the tanks and according to Fire Department requirements, if they ceased to operate, they must be removed within one-year. They concur with that recommenda- tion. Mr. Durst explained the Condominium and Marina project and that they are sell- ing to many investors. Discussion following regarding the Marina Project and the Condominium and it was explained that these are two separate issues. Mr. Dane explained that he is still using the tanks and that they have no objections to following the Fire Department requirements. Mrs. McCluskey read into the record a letter from Laura Gleysteen, opposing the deletion of either the one-year allowed for tank (cont.) City Council Meeting _nutes February 9, 1983 Page Four HEARING RE: "Change in Land Use Restrictions" (Cont.~ removal or the three-years allowed for completion of the project. Also was read a letter from Martha L. Cross in opposition to any changes in the zoning or shorelines permit. Chet Meigs, Fire Prevention Lieutenant, explained that the uniformed Fire Code requirements of removal of the tanks within 12 months after the discon- tinuance of use. Questions followed whether or not the tanks were in use and Mr. Meigs was asked to determined whether they are being used. rape #291 Horton Hackler discussed the Sea-Brim Condominium problems which he stated ~ide 1,#291 were many over the past two years and he stated that Council should look into the background of this company. Virginia Costello, 2025 Taft, stated that the property has deteriorated over the past year and that the tanks should be removed. Mr. Dane discussed straightening out the problem with the cars parked on the property. Ruth Davie, Park Avenue, asked where were they going to put the sewage. Mary Lou Long, 2433 Phinney Bay Drive suggested that the Council listen to the tapes of the prior hearings to find out the background and truth regarding the situation. Tom Schurr gave some history of this project and prior hearings and he stated that they have had enough time to comply with the original requirements and that no extentions or changes should be granted. Mrs. Elsa Tibbets, 1588 Naval Avenue, #11, spoke in favor of the request and discussed economic conditions and the effect of proceeding with the project in the time frame set out. Further discussion centered around use of the oil tanks and proof of that use was requested. Mark Gaylor stated his opposition to the granting of the request. Mr. Amo discussed actual use or token use of the tanks. He also discussed maintenance of the tanks and safety. Mr. Amo discussed the requirements on this project and that because of those requirements it was made more attractive to the opposition and stated his concern that they are now requesting removal of those requirements. MOTION by Mr. Adrian, seconded by Mr. Drouin, to reword section #4-F to read as follows; "Oil tanks shall be removed per Fire Department requirements". Motion carried as follows; 6 - affirmative; 2 - opposed, ,i~ (Mr. Arno & Mr. Johnson) ,and i abst~nsion CMr. Mos~ly) . MOTION by Mr. Adrian and Mr. Amo to reword section #4-G to read; "the completion time-frame should be changed to read five years from the January 26, 1982, approval date of Shoreline Substantial Development Permit #5781". This change would allow the Shoreline regulations and the rezone provisions to coincide. Carried unanimously. HEARING RE: "SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT REVISION #60-82" (Request for Revision to Shoreline Permit ~60-82, Port Washington Properties, Inc.) City Clerk stated that this was a request for the Shoreline Permit issued in 1982, applicant, Port Washington Properties, Inc., and Mr. Attebery, Planning Director, reviewed the backgro~und and history of the request and stated that the request is to (1.) expand the Marina to 79 slips; (2.) to add 5 parking stalls in the proposed upland parking area and (3.) to revise conditions #6-A and #6-G to allow the Marina construction to commence to a point prior to the occupancy stage before final paving is done to the access down to the Marina Office Building along Renn Stroll and Thompson Drive and to the parking area W. of Renn Stroll. Mr. Amo questioned the length and width of the piers and walkways as they had been reduced in size. Mr. Durst stated that these had been prepared by their Architect and were in compliance. Mr. Johnson discussed erosion and sedimen- tation control. Mr. Mosely felt that the construction of the walkway and piers were of average size. It was stated that concrete floats will be used. Mr. Attebery said that there is one parking stall for each two slips. Terry Durst, representing Port Washington Properties, Inc., stated that they have to coordinate their dredging with the Department of Fisheries guidelines and further stated it is difficult to improve the roads without doing the dredging first. He also discussed the problem with laying the underground utilities City Council Meeting Min"~ s ~ February 9, 1983 Page Five HEARING RE: "Shoreline Management Permit Revision (cont.) prior to con~encing paving. Mark Cleveland stated there is less water coverage for the new plan and eleven (ll) more new slips. Cal Lichtman asked if there was room along side the road for the necessary conduits, oil separators, and other requirements. Butt Gagner questioned the sale of Marina slips under the previous plan and the changes under the new plan. Horton Hackler expressed his opposition to the changes. Lynn Horton, 2028 Taft questioned the effect of dredging on the beach and the fact that this has become investment property and will bring a number of people in. Mark Mayler is opposed to the project and the number of people it will attract as investors. Mrs. Elsa Tibbets stated that the Condo owners will not be the buyers of the Marina slips. Bill Broughton asked if the applicatnts would be willing to accept the require- ment of posting the bond for road paving, to be put in escrow and if required by Engineering sedimentation control, that money would be used to immediately implement the paving. Mr. Durst stated that the bank will dispence money as is needed for the project and he felt it could not be dispenced for an escrow account. Discussion followed regarding stopping work if there was a problem with paving. It was pointed out that condition #6 stated that the City Engineer may require paving at any time. Mr. Amo discussed inserting the words "temporary occupancy permit" in the conditions. Mr. Sturdivant noted that there were no objections to the requested revisions in the department comments. MOTION by Mr. Pachek, seconded by Mr. Sturdivant that the revision be approved and the shorline permit #60-82, as noted in numbers, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, on pages 3 and 4, of the topic "Agenda Material" supplied by the Planning Department. Mr. Amo asked that the words "temporary occupancy permit" be included in condition #3 and Mr. Pachek and Mr. Sturdivant included that language. Motion carried unanimously. The conditions are as follows: 1. The project description on page 1 of the permit should be changed to read: "To construct a 79 boat moorage facility including: 1) removal of existing facilities; 2) Dredging of about 27,000 cu. yds. of bottom material; 3) Installation of new facilities to moore 79 boats; 4) Related upland improvements including a 40 stall parking lot construc- tion, roadway improvements and harbour master quarters/clubhouse/ store". 2. Condition 2 should be changed to read: "The site shall be developed essentially the same as the site plan labeled Exhibit "B" (except as modified to meet conditions of approval listed herein, and the Seton, Johnson & Odell plan dated 1/14/83 in terms of over the water construction"). 3. Condition 6.a should be changed to read: "The parking area for the facility on Thompson, the eastern access drive along Renn Stroll and Thompson Avenue north of Marguerite shall be paved and improved to City Engineering standards. These improvements shall be put in place and approved by the City before any temporary or final occupancy permits for the marina are issued". 4. Condition 6.c should be changed to read: "The permit issued is for the entire development shown on the site plan labeled Exhibit "B" and the Seton, Johnson & Odell (cont.) City Council Meetin% inutes February 9, 1983 Page Six HEARING RE: "Shoreline Management Permit Revision" (cont.) Inc. plan dated 1/14/83 including the over and on-water work, the upland improvements to the "clubhouse" facility and the accessory parking area on Thompson Avenue. The provision of this parking area is inseparably tied to this permit. Bremerton zoning regulations provide that parking for a development at no time may be decreased below that level required at the time of development. The penalty for such violation is vacation of the entire premises. This same requirement is incorporated in part of this permit". 5. Condition 6.g should be changed to read: "Prior to the occupancy of any marina slips proposed in this development, the parking area on Thompson shall be im- proved and ready for occupancy". 6. A NEW CONDITION: 6.i reading as follows should be added: "If at any time during construction it becomes necessary in the opinion of the City Engineer that any or all of the paving des- cribed in Condition 6.a above be provided to ensure clean, safe and dust free conditions on public rights-of-way near the site, this paving work will be required by the City Engineer". ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - GUN CONTROL CONTD Tape 291 Mary Lou Long stated the ordinance is not necessary. She stated Side 1 it is an attempt to control the carrying of firearms and she s~pports ~2050 the constitutional right to bare arms. There was discussion regarding wording in the ordinance that states "any establishment serving intoxicating liquor" B. Broughton discussed the ordinance regarding eating establish- ments (i.e. Pizza Hut, Denny's) and suggested this be amended. Motion by E. Sturdivant and R. Mosely to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3529 SVIII, F, to prohibit carrying a pistol in any establishment or portion thereof where intoxicating liquor by the drink for consumption on the premises is sold as the chief item of sale, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 1963 - REVISING RATES OF EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND AB 83-8R #2268 Ken Brees, Street Supt. stated State Auditor felt the rates were not being correctly administrated. B. Amo inquired of Chief Christensen and C. Moore what effect this revision would have on their departments. C, Moore stated the Water Department has their own equipment and do not rent from Equipment Rental. Chief Christensen stated this revision would have no effect on the Police Department. Ken Brees stated this impacts the Street Dept. as a means of replacing worn out equipment. He stated Parks, Engineering and Fire Departments rent from Equipment Rental but rates in those departments have not changed. Motion by R. Mosely and S. Horning to pass ResolUtion No. 1963, revising the rates of Equipment Rental Fund, carried unanimously. REcoRDING EQUIPMENT AB 83-5 City Clerk stated proposals were received from three firms, The Clerk and Asst. Purchasing Agent recommend Lanier equipment in amount of $2,102.47. Equipment can be purchased on State Contr~ct~ and will accommodate off site recordings. She stated monies have been budgeted~ Motion by P. Drouin and C. Pachek to follow the recommendation and purchase Lanier recording equipment on State Contract, carried unanimously. City Council Meeting ~nutes February 9, 1983 Page Seven MANETTE-FIRE STATION AB 83-16 #2366 Mayor Dawkins stated the appraisal on the Manette Fire ~tation came in at $156,670. He stated this is exclusively R-1 area. The building needs a great deal of work. He stated it- would be difficult to sell and the City could make use of the building. He discussed use of a portion of the building by the Model Rail- road Club and Street Dept. for storage of salt. City Clerk stated surplus equipment for ~an auction is being stored in the building. B. Amo inquired if consideration has been made for storing Parks equipment at ~his location? Mayor Da~ki.n~ di.m~u~amd the ~ime factor of traveling from the Parks building and stated hQ would not want the equipment stored there unless stored inside. E. Sturdivant discussed groups using the building rent free, and stated maintenance should be a condition. Mayor Dawkins discussed maintenance and improvements the Model Railroad Club has made. J. Adrian stated the Railroad Clubs is maintaining the grounds and discussed other maintenance they have undertaken. Mr. Adrian also discussed the condition of the roof. MANETTE FIRE STATION CONTD P. Drouin discussed the decision to move from the Manette Station due to condition of the roof and cost to repair. Mayor Dawkins stated the Capital Hill Station roof is also in need of repair, and would have someone check out the roofs on both buildings. Ivan Trimble discussed the condition of the roof and stated h~ is in ~agre~ment with-the Mayor regarding the roofs at both buildings. Discussion followed regarding evaluating the building and possible future use or selling. Mayor Dawkins stated he would check into this regarding'cost of keeping the building in operation. HARBOR AREA LEASE #1511 AB 83-45 #2590 City Clerk read letter from Department of Natural Resources stating their decision to cancel the lease. Formal cahcellation documents will be forthcoming. LEASE AGREEMENT FOR HOLIDAY INN SIGN SPACE AB 83-32 #2622 City Clerk stated Mr. Mentor is no longer interested in the pro- perty on Second St. and Washington Ave., but is interested in the other City property in Gorst. Mayor Dawkins stated Mr. Mentor will have to obtain necessary permits from the County, since the property is in the County. The City will determine the fee when Mr. Mentor supplies sign size. Discussion followed regarding change in lease language and State Highway requirements. Mayor Dawkins suggested delaying final decisi6n until County and State requirements are known. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS AMENDMENT AB 83-70 Side 2 S. Homing suggested ho hearing~dat~s be~set 'as theBedeveloDment Task Force is reviewing parking. Russ Johnson stated yearly hearings on the Comprehensive Plan would be the time to hear this issue. Motion by J. Adrian and S. Horning to indefinitely postpone this issue, carried unanimously. Recess from 9:45 to 9:55 p.m. WATER RATE INCREASE AB 83-87 90206 C. Moore, Water Supt. discussed th~ p~oposed 1~83 water rate in~ crease stating 1982 budget for Water Utility was balanced on a predicated 10% increase in rates. The rates were not enacted until August and coupled with a decline in sales of forest pro~ ducts there is a revenue deficit of over $600,000. He stated this resulted in a shortfall of funds for Department of Social and Health Services projects. City Council Meeting F'~utes '~ February 9, 1983 Page Eight Mr. Moore stated the 1983 budget is reduced by 10% and was balanced on a predicated 15% rate increase. He stated this includes $475,000 for capital improvements and there are outstanding con- tracts for projects under construction totaling approximately $275,000. He discussed Water Utility's 5 yr. Comprehensive Plan, and stated large transmission mains will require replacement, and several reservoirs will be required to provide adequate fire protection. He stated these projects will total approximately $5,000,000 of which $3,000,000 will require alternative financing. These are in addition to routine replacements. Mr. Moore discussed the rate structure comparison stating the bi- monthly minimum of $3.50 reflects only the cost of meter reading, maintenance, depreciation and billing and collection. He stated wate~ consumed will be billed at 65¢per100 cubic feet. This puts the low user at an increase of only 35¢ per month. The heavier users will pay a larger portion of the overall increase. #0384 A. Anderson discussed the proposed water rate increases_~at the time whe~ . sewer rate hearings will be s~ting. He felt tke timing was poor. Discussion followed regarding Department of Social and Health Services requirements add Mr. Moore stated DSHS suggested remodeling Anderson Pump Station or putting it out of service. Mr. AmD asked how much revenue this increase will generate;' Jim Adrian discussed planned timber sales and projected timber sales for 1983. Mr. Moore stated 5 positic~s w~re eliminated and no new trucks or other equipment have ~n budgeted. Bert Gegner and Mary Lou Long d~cussed the sewer rates being effected by water rate increases. Cal Lichman inquired as to projects funded from timber sales. Mr. ~bore stated pro--ds from timber sales go into operation and maintenance of pump stations, and discussed a new water line at Anderson Creek. He stated details on other projects ~uld be available later. #1100 Leo Olney, City Treasurer, stated if the water systs~ is not maintained, the water syst~ will be in the san~ condition as the sewer syst~. He stated water rates will not effect sewer rates. Sewer rates are based upon consumption. The Council members e~pressed concern that more information was not provided. ~btion by P. Drouin and B. DaD to direct the attorney to prepare the rate increase ordinance. Mr. Drouin stated prior to these rates being approved there will be hearings on the ordinance. Question called c~ the motion, carried as follows: 6 affirmative, 3 opposing, A. Anderson, J. Adrian, R. Johnson. FIRST A~q~AL BR~4ERI~N ARPS AND 'CRAPI~ FAIR AB 83-89 #1472 Mot/on by R. Johnson and J. A~rian to approve r~quest for First Annual Bremerton Arts and Crafts Fair on June 24, 25 and 26 on Pacific Avenue, between Burwell and 5th Street, carried unanimously. O0NTRA~ FOR MUNICIPAL O0URT PUBLIC DEF~51ER AB 83-90 #1506 Motion By J. Adrian and C. Pachek to accept the contract and pro~^-~4 with acquiring tb~ appropriate signatures to implement the contract. Discussion followed regarding extent of using the public defender and cost for same. B. Broughton stated with the contract the cost will be $50 to $75 less per case. ~tion called on the motion, carried unanin~usly. ~PPER KIWANIS 'F~R~n RENOVATICN AB 83-91 ~1560 City Clerk stated the Kiwanis Field is in need of ~ate improvements to the soccer field to provide safer playing surface. A. Anderson inquired if this b~ been budgeted? L. Olney stated Parks Capital Improvement has the necessary funds. Mayor Dawkins stated tb~ golf course has provided $150,000 for Parks Capital Improvements and stated this is the only field used exclusively for soccer. B. AmD suggested a new field. The Mayor stated a new field would cost $150,000 vs $15,000 to regrade and sod the Kiwanis Field. Motion by B. Arno and R. Mosely to authorize regrsd4ng and sodding upper ~--~s Field, carried unanimously. City Council Meeting Minutes February 9, 1983 Page Nine REPORTS #1702 E. Sturdivant stated he met with S. Horning and B. Amo to dis- cuss the R-T Townhouse Ordinance, and a decision was made to ask the Planning Commission to review a section of the ordinance. Motion by E~ Sturdivant and J. Adrian that the City Council direct the Planning Commission t0 hold public hearings and for- ward recommendatio~ to Council on whether to delete sub-section 350E1B from Townhouse zoning ordinance. B. Amo stated according to the ordinance one or more of a series of conditions must be met prior to granting townhouse rezone. He stated the condition that townhouses can be granted for any vacant property or under utilized property is in their opinion objectional. S. Horning stated R-T zoning in single family areas can take place under this ordinance. A. ~Anderson requested clarification regarding committees motion. S. Horning stated they are asking for Planning Commission to open public hearings on this one section. B. Broughton stated this will come before the City Council and there will be public hearings. Question called on the motion carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 opposing, A. Anderson. E. Sturdivant stated a committee needs to be appointed prior to September elections to look at needed changes in the City Charter to conform to the new City government. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M. KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City ~lerk APPROVED: A~N~D~RSO~N,V Co'~cil~~ent