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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/16/1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1978 (cont.) COMMITTEE REPORTS Appointments - Mayor Steve presented the names of Richard H. Gingles for appoint- ment to the Civil Service Commission and William W. Henderson to the Planning Commission. A motion was made by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously to ratify the appointments. Legislative/Environmental - Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that no objections were expressed on the proposed negative declaration and the committee recommends that a final declaration of negative environmental impact be made on the Belgard application and he made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Council- member Wilson which passed unanimously. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion that a proposed negative declaration be issued based on an environmental checklist submitted by the Chicago, Millwaukie, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Co. regarding expansion of their barge ramp which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously. Police/License - Councilmember Parker reported that the committee has met on the proposal to extend the 2 hour parking limit but needs more information which is being obtained. Fire/Light - Councilmember Ciprioti reported that the committee recommends ap- proval of Puget Power's proposal of lighting on Sims Way with the use of brown concrete standards, and made a motion to approve their proposal with a total price of approximately $27,000.00 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. Mayor Steve - reported the State Highway Department will be starting a project to improve Washingtion and Kearney Streets. Water, Sewer, Street - Councilmember Judy report%d that the land to be purchased for the reservoir has been evaluated by the committee. The land to be purchased from John Blankenship was found to 40 feet lower than was first thought, so A1 Betes has contacted Mr. Daniels to purchase 5 acres for $20,000.00. Councilmem- ber Judy made a motion to authorize Mr. Betes to purchase the land from Mr. Daniels in behalf of the City which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Brent Shirley was recognized and stated he was representing the Chamber of Commerce Festival Committee. He requested that the fee for a business license for the carnival be waved. After a brief discussion, Mayor Steve indicated that on the advice of the City Attorney the fee could not be waved, however if the Council desires to repeal that portion of their Ordinance it could be done in the manner prescribed by law. COMMITTEE REPORTS Water,Sewer, Street - Councilmember Judy made a motion to call for bids on two reservoirs to be opened the second meeting in June which was seconded by Coun- cilmember Parker and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application No. 7710-01 Bounds Mr. Grove indicated that the Planning Commission recommended that this applica- tion to vacate Wilson Street between 12th and 13th Streets be denied as it does not comply with item 3, Section 5.20 of Ordinance No. 1802. Mayor Steve then opened the meeting to receive public testimony. Mrs. Sharon Bounds testified in favor of her application and asked why the Planning Commission is recommend- ing denial. Mr. French indicated that the various department heads recommended to the Commission that the street be retained by the City. No other citizens offered testimony, so Mayor Steve closed the hearing and turned the matter over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1978 (cont.) application be denied which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. Street Vacation Application No. 7710-02 -- Hansen Mr. Grove indicated that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application to vacate west "U" Street between McNeil and Haines Streets and between Haines and Pettygrove. Mayor Steve opened the meeting to receive public testimony, but none was offered. Mayor Steve closed the hearing and turned the matter over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Camfield made a mo- tion to approve the application which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. Street Vacation Application No. 7711-02 -- Huber Mr. Grove indicated the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application to vacate Lincoln Street between Gaines and Kearney. Mayor Steve opened the meeting to receive public testimony, but none was offered. Mayor Steve closed the hearing and turned the matter over to the Council for disposi- tion. Councilmember Parker made a motion to approve the application which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed unanimously. Street Vacation Application No. 7802-14 -- Port of Port Townsend Mr. Grove indicated the Planning Commission recommended approw~l of this appli- cation to vacate 10th Street from the east side of Kuhn to Sins Way, Kuhn St.'~ from the southside of Sims Way to the north side of lot 6, block 18, and the alley in block 18, Landes Avenue from the south side of Sims Way to the north side of lot 15, block 32, and the alley in block 32. Mayor Steve opened the meeting to accept public testimony. David Douglas, Chairman of the Port Com- mission, was recognized and testified that the reason this application was made is to limit the number of accesses to Sims Way from the Port property. Mr. Ray McGowan was recognized and stated he was instrumental inthe initiation of this request because he would like to build in this area and needs 20 feet of the right of way for his construction. There being no further testimony offered, Mayor Steve closed the hearing and turned the matter over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to approve the application which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt. Councilmember Wilson asked Jack Fields, Water Superintendent, why he was opposed to the street vacation. Mr. Fields explained that there are waterlines contemplated through the area. Councilmember Ciprioti indicated utility easements would be retained to cover this. The motion passed unanimously. Street Vacation Application No. 7802-21 -- Hoskins Mr. Grove indicated the Planning Commission recommended approw~l of this appii- cation to vacate an alley~ne block in length running from Alder Street to Haines Street. Mayor Steve opened the meeting to accept public testimony, but none was offered. Mayor Steve then closed the hearing and turned the matter over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Parker made a motion to approve the application which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed unanimously. Street Vacation Application No. 7802-22 - Lee Homes Inc. Mr. Grove indicated the Planning Commission recommende~ approw~l of this appli- cation from Lee Homes Inc. and Floyd and Rosalie Reno, to vacate Corona Street from Copper to Sherman. It was indicated this was involved with a property exchange with the property owners and the City. Mr. Abraham recommended that the deeds be obtained as a condition of the vacation. Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve of the vacation subject to receipt of the deeds fo~ the property being given in exchange which was seconded.by Counci~member Parker and passed unanimously. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1978 (cont.) Street Application No. 7803-01 Boggs Mr. Grove indicated the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application to vacate "R" Street from Rose to Cherry Street. Mayor Steve opened the meeting to accept public testimony, but none was offered. Mayor Steve then turned the matter over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Parker made a motion to approve the application which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed unanimously. BID OPENINGS The following bids were opened and read aloud: Bids on Port'Townsend Transmission Mains Tri State Construction Inc. Lynnbrook Construction Co. Hanson Excavating Co. Inc. General Construction Co. R. A. Johnson Construction Co. Delguzzi Construction Co. W. E. Seton & Sons Inc. 474,181.25 544,559.88 436,967.96 602,987.87 498,658.51 477,630.89 388,340.49 Bids on TriCities Transmission Mains Avon Miller Construction Co. W. E. Seton & Sons Inc. Lynnbrook Construction Co. Z & B Construction Co. Inc. Hanson Excavating Co. Inc. Delguzzi Construction Co. R. A. Johnson Construction Co. Earl Lincoln Construction Co. Inc. Tri State Construction Co. 180,623.55- 200,780.89 235,350.43 195,202.23 196,982.62 258,942.23 227,745.39 210,221.00 195,875.76 Mayor Steve declared a 15 minute recess at 8:26 p.m. to allow for examination of the bids by the City Engineers and the Mayor. At 8:36 the meeting was reconvened with all Councilmember~present. Mr. French indicated it is recommended the award of contract be given to the two apparent low bidders subject to approval from the Department of Social and Health Services. Councilmember Judy made a motion to award the contract for the Port Townsend Water Transmission Mains to W. E. Seton and Sons Inc., the apparent low bidder, subject to approval from the Department of Social and Heal%h Services which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. Couniclmember Judy made a motion to award the contract for the TriCities Water Transmission Mains to Avon Miller Construction Co., the apparent low bidder, subject to approval from the Department of Social and Health Services which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt which passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Safeco Ambulance - Mayor Steve announced that the ambulance would be presented to the City on Thursday morning. Shoreline Management Action-Gilford Packing Co. - Mr. French explained that a declaration of non-significance for environmental impact has already been made on this proposal and this permit approval is required subject to the Department of Ecology approval within 30 days to ~llow him to prepare his plans and specifi- cations. He reported that there were~objectlons expressed by the Shoreline Management Staff but the Commission did not act because it was a primary use in an urban area. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to approve this shore- line management request which was seconded and passed unanimously. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1978 (cont.) ORDINANCE NO. 1805 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ~3,768,708.50 TO VARIOUS FUNDS AND DECLAR~ ING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Grove reviewed the exhibit correcting mathematical errors in the first draft sent out. Councilmember 3udy explained that this is a housekeeping thing and the Finance Committee recommended approval. Mr. Grove further indicated that the majority, ~3~305,000.00 of the increase is due to the creation of the 1978 Water Construction Fund in 3anuary of this year. Cou~cilmember Shaneyfelt asked if these budget changes would cause any funds to go into the red. Mr. Grove explained that all funds are shown to be in balance, but the 1978 Water Construc- tion Fund will create additional indebtedness on the part of the City. Councilmember 3udy made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the ~hird be by title only which was seconded by Councilmem~er Wilson and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Wilson made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1805 which was seconded by Councilmember 3udy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS Safe Boatinq Week - Mayor Steve read a p~oclamation declaring 3une 1st through 3une 7th Safe Boating Week. AD3OURNMENT There being no further business to come befor~the Council at th~s time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m. ATTEST: lerk-Treasurer Mayor: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF 3UNE 6, 1978 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend mst in regular session this 6th day of 3une, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor 3oseph B~ Steve p~esiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Tom Camfield, Dale 3udy, 3ames Parker, Richard Shaneyfelt, Elizabeth Smith, and 3ames Wilson. Councilmember 3osepb. Ctprioti arrived later in the meeting. Also present ~ere City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve the minutes of May 16, 1978, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember 3udy and passed unanimously.