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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/1980 140 p' _MINUTES__O~_T_H.E_.RE,gJJ'yAJLS~S~_~ON__QF JANUARY__.!L, 1980 cor..t. .-..--- NEW BUSINESS cont. ORDINANCE NO. 1853 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1980 Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title and explained that the cost of living increase designated by the union contracts amounts to 7.16 percent. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Ordinance ~o.. 1853 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I Side Sewer Contractor's License Application-Michael R. Graves- Councilmember Judy made a motion to grant Mr. Graves a Side Sewer Contractor's license which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned as 10:08 P.M. ~ &4 ~p {~~ CLERK-TREASURER I ATTEST: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 15, 1980 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 15th day of January, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti , Freida Imisland, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Trea- surer David Grove. MINUTES I Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of January 8, 1980, as written arid to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- member Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Park 13,478.87 1,479.25 141 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 15, 1980 (cont.) I :Oibrary Water-Sewer Firemen's Pension & Relief 1978 Water Construction Payroll Federal Shared Revenue Equipment Rental Street Arterial Street 1,584.85 6,298.80 74.00 24.34 24,027.91 4,180.79 1,490.77 3,211.35 34.89 A motion was made by Councilmember Parker and seconded by Councilmember Judy that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor McClure requested that all communications regarding the appointment of Kris DeWeese to the Planning Commission be held until the matter comes up under Old Business. Mr. Grove then reported that the Council received copies of a letter dated January 7,1980, from Craig A. Peck & Associates regardin:r the Medrona Meadows Mobile Home Park/Po U. D. in response to a letter from the environmental committee of the Council dated December 19,1979, stating a request for alterna- tive designs is not appropriate for consideration relative to the environmental impact statement. Councilmember Smith indicated that she has a committee report on this request. Mr. Grove reported that the Council received a letter dated December 7,1979, to Liz Smith from the National Trust for Historic Preservation providing copies of model ordinances. ANNOUNCEMENTS I Mayor McClure announced that the building on the City dock will soon be available for rent and requested that the Council come up with a name for it. He indicated the projected opening date will be March 1st. Mayor McClure announced that the Council's gift to former Mayor Joseph B. Steve consisting of an airphoto of Port Townsend with an appropriate name plate will cost approximately eighty dollars. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the purchase be approved to be paid for by donations of the CouncilJnembers which was seconded by Councilfuember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure announced that he and the newly elected officials will be out of town January 18th attending a workshop for newly elected officials put on by the Association of Washington Cities. Mayor McClure announced that an adhoc committee has been formed headed by Council- member Shirley to study alternative methods of sewage disposal. After a brief discussion and at the suggestion of Councilmember Kenna, Councilmember Shirley recommended that the committee be formed by the Water-Sewer-Street Committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative-Environmental Committee - Councilmember Smith reported that the com- mittee agrees with Craig Peck and Associates that alternative designs will not be necessary to consider the final environmental impact statement on Medrona Meadows Mobile Home Park but has requested other information first requ,ested on December 19th. She reported that the Committee is recommending that a final declaration of nonsignificance be issued on the Hastings Heights project provided that they dedicate 30 feet on 30th Street at the back of the project for public right-of- way. Mr. Allen Carmen was recognized and indicated he was representing Mr. Clay- ton, the developer. He stated that they would be agreeable to a covenant that the land would not be further subdivided for 5 or 10 years as was requested by Coun- cilmember Smith. The requirement of dedicating an additional 25 feet for public right-of-way on Hancoèk Street was discussed and Mr. Hawley explained that if required, the exsisting house' would be completely in the public right-of-way. Councilmember Smith made a motion that a final declaration of nonsignificance be issued on the project provided that 30 feet is dedicated on 30th Street and 25 feet be dedicated on Hancock Street and provided that no further subdivision is made for at least 10 years which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to amend' ,the original motion to limit the 25 feet of dedicated right-of-way on Hancock Street to end at 142 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 15,1980 '(cont.) the first alley to the rear of the property. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. The main motion then passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Smith recommended that the final declaration of nonsignificance be issued on the shopping center at Sheridan and Sims Way applied for by Kevin Larson provided that the same plans are used for access as described in the Ud- denberg application for the same property. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilfuember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Water-Sewer-Street - Councilmember Kennna indicated that the Committee is learn- ing the background leading up to the moritorium on the sale of water taps and hopes to have a recommendation by the end of the moritorium. Fire-Light-Sanitation - Councilmember Ciprioti reported that they have had fur- ther requests for a street light at Clallam and McKinley. He reported that there is no intersection at Sherman and 9th and no pole there. He indicated that the request for Milo Street to have a street light is questionable because of the short length of the street. Mrs. Hollander was present at the meeting and was recognized stating that the residents at Clallam and McKinley need a street light. The Committee did not have a recommendation' because of there being no pole at this intersection. Mayor McClure requested that the Committee meet to establish criteria by which local improvement districts might be formed to cover these additional costs. Councilmember Judy reported that the statement that there is a lot of animosity between members of the Council and the Mayor is in error. Any misunderstanding which might have exsisted have been resolved with communication and he stated that this is a good Council capable of working together with the Mayor. PUBLIC HEARINGS Variance Applicaiton No. 7909-02 - P. Kimbal Holmes - Mr. Grove explained thàt the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this variance from the park- ing requirements to open a restaurant at 926 Water Street emphasizing that this approach is not a solution to the downtown parking problem. Mayor McClure then opened the meeting to receive public testimony. Mr. P. Kimball Holmes was re- cognized and explained that they wish to serve people already downtown and that there is public parking behind the building already being used by patrons of the Judges Chambers. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the public and turned the application over to the Council for disposi- tion. Councilmember Smith made a motion that the Council find affirmatively with regards to findings on through seven of Section 6.10 of Ordinance No. 1625 and that the variance be granted which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. I OLD BUSINESS Appointment of Kris DeWeese to the Planning Commission - Mayor McClure announced that he would like to withdraw the name of Kris DeWeese as an appointee to the Planning Commission in order to not create further split in the polarized fac- tions of this community. In reference to the 32 letters received by the Council from citizens of the community on the subject, he indicated that he was proùd of a community that responds the way ours has whether they agree with him or not. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to take the motion from the table to radify the appointment of Kris DeWeese to the Planning Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Smith withdrew her motion and Councilmember Imislund withdrew her second which was done to provide the Mayor with the opportunity to make another appointment. I NEW BUISNESS RESOLUTION 80-02 A RESOLUTION DECLARING PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING SALE. After a brief discription of the property listed on" the exhibit, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 80-02 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. 143 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 15,1980 (cont.) I Call for Bids on Water Department Truck - Councilmember Judy made a motion to authorize a call for bids on a flat bed truck for the Water Department which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Land Purchase for Street Right-Of-Way - Street Superintendent Ed Hawley was re- cognized and explained that the City has the opportunity to purchase a parcel of land at the intersection of Roosevelt and Monroe Streets which would reduce haz- ard at the intersection. He requested that the Council pass a resolution autho~ rizing the Mayor to make an offer to purchase the land. Mr. Abraham indicated he would prepare the necessary documents. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Frank Vane was recognized and asked if the Council was going to make any changes to the committee assignments suggested by the Mayor. Mrs. Madge Wallin was recognized and expressed her shock that the Mayor withdrew the appointment of Kris DeWeese to the Planning Commission explaining that the Council always has the final say on any action taken by the Planning Commission and should allow Ms. DeWeese all her constitùtional rights. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 8:47 P.M. I ~~ " OR ATTEST: M~ CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 5, 1980 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of February, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Freida Imisland, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Kenna indicated an addition is needed to the minu'tes on page 142 to accurately reflect the intent of his motion to amend Councilme~)erSmith's motion as follows: and in such time building is destroyed or torn down, the remainder of the 25 foot right-of-way to Hastings Avenue be dedicated to the City. He then made a motion to approve the minutes of January 15, 1980, as co:crected and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by CouncilIoember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote.