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Home My WebLink About01/06/1981 225 -----______n__--___----------- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 16, 19130 (cont.) _--~_--n by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ORDINANCE NO. 1876 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING VEHICLES FROM ENTERING STATE ROAD 20 FROM WASHINGTON STREET EXCEPT BY MAKING A RIGHT TURN. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Cipriotì madß a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1876 which waS seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimous- ly by roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. J!4 tf~ ATTEST: I CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 6, 1981. The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of January, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Counci1member Judy moved and Counci1member Imislund seconded to approve the minutes of December 16, 1980, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Appropriate Technology Grant Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll $30,464.42 2,172.05 3,132.84 1,440.31 265.84 8,942.01 14,828.73 9,954.28 1,180.69 22,929.11 Mayor McClure indicated that he would call for a motion later in the meeting after the Finance Committee has an opportunity to review the vouchers. 226 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 6, 1981 Cont. ---------~-------~---------~-- n- --- --------- COMHUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated December 18, 1980, from William J. Rodia protesting the barricade of Blaine and Benton Street because it restricts the access by propoerty owners to their property. Mayor McClure indicated that he would answer this letter because Mr. Rodia misunderstands the meaning of the barricades. A claim dated December 19, 1980, for expenses incurred by Mrs. Robert Berner was copied for the council for damage to her property because of an accident on the sidewalk on Water Street. Mayor McClure indicated that he had written a response to Mr. Berner which was also copied for the council indicating that improvements will be made in the downtown sidewalks this year. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the claim be denied and turned over to the insurance company which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously. The Council received a letter dated December 22, 1980, to citizens interested in the Washington State Ferries inviting them to a public viewing of the M.V. Kitsap, the newest ferry to be added to the fleet on January 11, 1980. The Council received a letter dat~d December 22, 1980, from Donald Scott expressing support for alternative number on~ for providing sewer service to Seaview Estates. Mayor McC:iLure referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. A letter dated January 5, 1981, was copied for the Council from Robert and Anita Lockhart requesting that additional funding be given for the recreation programs of the County Recreation Department. Hayor McClure indicated that he would respond to this request and referred it to the Finance Committee. The Council received a letter dated January 5, 1981, from Olaf and Gertrude Tjemsland protesting the vacation of Third Street because it could alleviate traffic congestion on Sims Way. It was indicated that this subject would be covered in the hearing scheduled for later in the evening. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Lois Flury was recognized and reported that the grant being sought by the Park Board to develop a park around the Kah Tai Lagoon has been awarded to the City. Mayor McClure announced the appointment of Vern Jones and Meg Robson to the Arts Commission. He indicated to the Council that monthly reports from the Department Heads are kept on file with his secretary. BILLS AND CLAIMS After a brief discussion, Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously be voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Fire/light/Sanitation-Cbuncilmember Ciprioti made a motion to instruct Puget Power to install a street light at the entrance to Mark It Foods on Sheridan which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously be voice vote. Police/License-Councilmember Parker reported that a study made of animal control activities indicated that 40% is generated from the County. Water/Sewer/Street-Councilmember Kenna reported on the progress being made on the design of a system to provide sewer service to Seaview Estates. I I I í227 -- ---- ----- ----MINUTES-OR--THE-REGULAR-SESSJ;QN-QF-JANIJAR¥-'---6-,-1-9-8d.---,G0:!1-t;. PUBLIC HEARING I Rezone Application No. 8008-01 and Street Vacation Application No. 8008-02 - Worley- Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending that the Council deny these applications to Rezone Lots 1-4, 18-22, and those portions of Lots 5-17 which lie East of the water line in Block No.4 of the National City A~dition No. 1 from C-ll to C-lll and to rezone Lòts 6'711 ;œ_~:-16-, -- and- those portions of Lots 5-17 which lie West of the water line in Block 4 from R-IA to C-lll and to rezone Block No.7 from R-IA to M-l and to vacate Third Street and the alleys which intersec1: Blocks 4 and 5 from Alder Street to the water line. Councilmember Shirley requested that the location be identified relative to common land- marks which was done. Mayor McClure then opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. David Worley was recognized and spoke in favor of his application indicating that the mill smoke and power lines crossing the area discourage residential development and commercial development would reduce some of the downtown problems being addressed by the Council. There being no further public comments, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Smith made a motion to deny both applications which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund. Councilmember Judy asked John Floyd to comment on the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr. Floyd was recognized and explained that the options available under the C-lll zoning are so numerous that the commission did not feel comfortable with the request. After a brief discussion, Mr. Worley was again recognized and explained that three phase power is available and repeated his earlier comments. He requested that the applications be voted on separately. Councilmember Smith withdrew her motion. Councilmember Smith then made a motion to deny the application for a rezone which was seconded by Councilmembe! Imislund. After several short expressions of concern by the Council Mr. Worley was again recognized and further explained that resident- ial frontage on Sims Way is not practical or desirable for the City. He asked for advise as to what would be acceptable to the Council in light of the apparent dissatisfaction. It was indicated that something more specific would give the council the ability to evaluate the impact. The motion passed by roll call vote with six Councilmembers voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Parker voted against the motion. Councilmember Smith made a motion to deny the street vacation application which was seconded by Council- member Kenna and passed unanimously be voice vote. I BID OPENING Petroleum Products-Mr. Grove opened and read aloud the following bids: #2 Diesel Fuel Furnace Oil Low Octane High Octane Unleaded Unleaded Gasoline Gasoline Harper Oil .899 .899 1.143 1.19 Thomas Oil .8981 .8981 NONE NONE I Councilmember Judy made a motion to award the contract for #2 Diesel and Furnace Oil to Thomas Oil which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Judy made a motion to award the contract for Gasoline to Harper Oil which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passE~d unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS Downtown Parking-Councilmember Kenna presented a diagram of how diagonal parking might be used on some streets to increase the number of street parking spaces. A discussion ensued on the possibility of eliminating the parking meters for the next year. It was pointed out that bags are still over the meters now and there are no signs to warn people about the 2 hour parking limit. It was determined that additional study is needed before any changes arE~ implemented. 2,28 __MINUTES_QF~THE_REGUL1\R_s.ES_S_LQN_QF J.ANUhRY 6_,~1_<L81 Con t . After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council approve the Street Committee's proposed traffic control program and urge that the Chief of Police cooperate with the committee in implementing the program which was seconded by Council- member Judy. The motion was passed by voice vote. Councilmember Shirley v~-ted-_ag:Þ.i'ñ?13t{;-tl1E~\ motion. ORDINANCE NO. 1877 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUND; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,250.00; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that it cannot be voted upon until the next council meeting but is as a result of the application for a grant that was approved at a previous meeting by the CounciL Mayor McClure declared a recess at 9:12 P.M. He explained that an executive session would follow relating to contract negotiations with the Union and pending legal action. The meeting was reconvened at 9:54 P.M. with all Councilmembers present. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 81-01 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LABOR CONTRACT WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO. 589 FOR THE YE.ARS OF 1981 THROUGH 1983. Mr. Abraham read the resolution by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 81-01 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy aNd passed unanimously be voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55P.M. ßd YOR ATTEST: #~~RER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 20, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of January, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. I ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. COJ'1MUNICATIONS Mr. Grove reported that the Council received a petition for annexation from James and Jennifer Shrout dated November 24, 1980, requesting that the City annex Blocks 10 through 17 of the Irving Park Addition