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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/07/1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1978 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 7th day of November, 1978, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Tom Camfield, James Parker, Richard Shaneyfelt, Dale Judy, and Elizabeth Smith. Councilmember Joseph Ciprioti arrived later in the meeting and Councilmember Wilson was excused as he was out of town. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve the minutes of October 17, 1978, as written and to dispense with the reading of them, which was sec- onded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Park Street Firemen's Pension & Relief P.W.E .A. Federal Shared Revenue Payroll Equipment Rental Library 1978 Water Construction Water/Sewer $20,763 88 357 18 4,841 62 697 91 485 20 12,355 42 12,815 21 3,785 50 3,558 96 185,947.24 18,162.37 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilmember Parker that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS' Mr. Grove read a letter received October 19, 1978, from Larry Dennison on the Weymouth PUD opposing the proposed negative declaration of non-significance which was followed by the reading of letters dated October 18, 1978, from Kristine DeWeese, October 26, 1978, from Bonnie N. Geerlofs, October 20, 1978 from Lynne Reid, and October 19, 1978 from Peggy Albers on the same subject. COMMITTEE REPORT Mayor Steve presented the name of Konrad Schwencke for appointment to the library board. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to ratify the appointment which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. Legislative/Environmental - Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that the applic- ation for a PUD by Mr. Weymouth has been withdrawn. As a result the committee suggests that no further action be taken on the environmental checklist. The Murdock Rezone Proposal environmental checklist was explained which was followed by a motion made by Councilmember Shaneyfelt to issue a proposed negative declaration of non-significance which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously. A brief discussion followed on the merits of contract zoning. Councilmember Smith requested that an ordinance be prepared establish- ing this alternative. Mr. Abraham explained that the council introduces legis- lation. Councilmember Ciprioti suggested that the council wait for a recommen- dation from the Planning commission after they complete their study. Police and License - Councilmember Parker reported that the committee recommends that the city contract with the county to provide emergency animal control service and that the fines for violation of the ordinance be increased. Mayor Steve requested that the ordinance be prepared. Health and Sanitation - Councilmember Smith reported that the State Ferry System is agreeable to pay for the construction and maintenance of a restroom facility for the public in the police station and have asked for specific plans. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1978 (cont.) Mayor Steve requested that they put in writing what they will do. He asked Mr. Abraham to get together with their attorney to prepare the necessary agreements. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Short Subdivision Application ~7808-01 - Donovan Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the application to subdivide property located at Tax 2, Section 34, township 31, range 1 W. Mayor Steve then opened the meeting to receive public comments. Tony Stroeder was recognized and identified himself as representing the property owner. No testimony was offered in opposition to the application. Mayor Steve then closed the hearing and referred the application to the council for disposition. Councilmember Shaneyfelt asked Mr. Stroeder if the owner is willing to put in the necessary water lines. Mr. Stroeder said he is, upon approval by the council. Mr. French. explained that the final approval could not be given until the utilities are installed. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to adopt the findings of the Planning Commission and grant approval of the subdivision which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously.. B) Planned Unit Development Application # 7805-01 - Bruneau & Yon Ruetter. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission has recommended conditional approval of this rezone application to develop 8 lots for two family dwellings on property described as tax no. 6 in section 34, township 31 north, range 1 west, West Meridian to a planned unit development. Mayor Steve opened the meeting to receive public comments. Ms. Merlyn Albert was recognized and exp- ressed her support of this application and submitted a p~tition with 35 sig- natures of other citizens in support of the application. No testimony was offered in opposition to the application. Mayor Steve then closed the hearing and turned the application over to the council for disposition. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to adopt the findings of the Planning Con~ission provided the conditions set forth in their letter of September 29, 1978 are met which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprio%i and passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Resolution 78-07 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 1979 to 1985 Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Resolution 78-07 which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. Downtown Parking Study - Mayor Steve called upon David Goldsmith to report on the results of the downtown parking study which his office completed, which he did. They established that demand does exceed supply and presented alternative sol- utions for consideration by the Planning commission and city Cou~ncil. The relative merits of the various proposed solutions were briefly d.iscussed after which the results of the study were turned over to the street cc.mmittee. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 78-08 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GALLEON VIEW ESTATES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENDORSE THE SAME. Mr. French reported that all departments have signed off and th~ final approval is appropriate at this time. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to adopt Resolution 78-08 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. Public Hearings - Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the public hearings for Street Vacation Application #7810~1 - Port of Port Townsend and Conditional Use Permit Application #7810-04-Ross waggoner be set for the first meeting in December which was seconded and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was ~ned at 8:53 PM. Clerk-Treasurer ~~