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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/19/1979 99. -~-------'"~- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 19,1979 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th day of June, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. I ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Tom Camfield, Dale Judy, James Parker Richard Shaneyfelt, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham and Deputy City Clerk Dana Lea. MINUTES A motion was made by Oouncilmember Parker to approve the minutes of June 5,1979 as written and to dispense with the reading of them, which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental 1978 Water Construction 5,292.66 638.45 -0- 388.86 8,086.81 1,872.46 1,035.14 27 ,155.13 Amotion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilrnember Camfield that the Bills and Claims be paid which passed unanimously. I COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Lea reported the Council has received a letter dated June 1,1979, from H. J. Carroll requesting that the City place its land near the KahTai Lagoon in Parks Trust of the Washington Parks Foundation. Also a letter dated June 4, 1979 from Olympic Disposal Inc. requesting permission to start pick up of residential garbage at 6:00 a.m.. A letter of resignation was received from Charles R. Marsh, dated June 6,1979, requesting that the Council hire a hearing examiner who will not be plagued with "appearance of fairness" problems. A letter was received from Samuel J. Haguewood, Mayor of Port Angeles, dated June 6,1979, encouråging the City issue a strongly worded resolution requesting a ferry at South Point-Lofall or at Shine-Port Gamble capable of handling all types of vehicles and to eliminate and toll on the Hood Canal Bridge when it is reconstructed. Mayo~ Steve indicated this correspondence is a matter of record. COMMITTEE REPORTS City Attorney Glenn Abraham reported that Poulsbo Aluminum has requested that the city make progress payments to them rather than waiting until the project is completed. He indicated he had promised to present a resolution to the Council for their approval at this meeting, but would like to postpone this ac- tion until Mr. Grove returns. I Legislative/Environmental.- Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that Port Ange}es ~avlngs and LOan nas revlsed their plot plan as submitted with their environ- mental checklist subsequent to obtaining a building permit for their new build- ing on Kearney Street. He indicated that it was received after the established date of their regular committee meeting and would like the Council to consider it as a committee of the wholë. Councilmember Shaneyfelt.'.described the proposed access to,Kearney Street afterwhich Councilmember Camfield made a motion to declare the project to have a nonsignificant environmental impact which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously. Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that a letter dated June 4, 1979, from Craig A Peck & Associates regarding the Seabreeze Mobile Home Park proposed develope- ment on Mc Pherson Street had been received. Councilmember Smith requested that the committee have an opportunity to discuss this new information and make a recommendation to the CounciL Councilmember Shaneyfelt indicated that Mr. Peck is in the audience to answer any questions the Council mig'ht have. Council- member Smith indicated her desire that the Environmental Impac1: Statement be prepared for this developement. Mr. Peck was recognized and st:ated that after 100 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 19,1979 (cont'd) reviewing a letter received from Councilmember Shaneyfelt dated May 9, 1979, which presented specific environmental concerns, he feels an Environmental Impact Statement is not needed. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council reverse the original decision to require an Environmen~ tal Impact Statement on this project which was seconded by Counci1member Parker and passed by roll call vote with three Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Smith and Shaneyfelt voted agàinst the motion. OLD BUSINESS I ORDINANCE NO. 1838 Ms. Lea read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1838 which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by roll call ÿote. AN ORDINANCE VACATING A FIFTEEN FOOT STRIP ON EACH SIDE OF BRYAN STREET BETWEEN MADISON STREET AND CHESTNUT STREET AND A TWENTY FOOT STRIP ON EACH SIDE OF PEARY AVENUE BETWEEN CLAREMONT STREET AND CALUMET STREET. NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 79-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND URGING THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO IMMEDIATELY INSTITUTE VEHICLE FERRY SERVICE AT LOFALL-SOUTH POINT ON HOOD CANAL AND ALSO URGING THAT NO TOLLS BE PLACED ON ANY FUTURE BRIDGE ACROSS HOOD CANAL. I Mayor Steve reported that this has been prepared to coincide with the Port Ange- les Resolution. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to adopt Resolutibn No. 79-05 which was seconded by Councilmember'Judy. Councilmember Smith requ~sted that something be said about the delays caused with the Keystone ferry as a result of the addition of the Edmonds run. The motion carried by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affi~native. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. Mr. Abraham mentioned that legal action against the State Ferries has been discussed amoung the City Attorneys on the Peninsula. ADJQURRlMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. í! ~..~-a~. /' . Mayor ATTESTED: L~ J Deputy City Clerk I