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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/16/1982 349 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 2,1982 Cont. I I I the request is denied. Mr. Abraham explained that i:his is not a consideration but rather is this the proper zoning for the property in question. After a brief discussion, the motion passed unani- mously by roll call vote. A discussion ensued regarding a mod- ification to the zoning ordinance which will providE~ for use as Mr. Brown has requested. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 82-4 Mr. Grove read the resolution by title. He explained that the State could not accept the previous Quit Claim Deed on a portion of Harrison Street because the City had inserted a clause which would have required them to return the property to the City when the construction is complete. He explained that they can not construct on someone elses property and so are asking that the City convey a Quit Claim Deed without this stipulation. Mr. Abraham explained that he inserted the provision at the request of the Mayor but has no objection to its removal. Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the resblution be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Steve Street. Mr. Grove explained that at the time this street was created a survey and legal description was made. A more recent survey has indicated that the legal description was wrong and additional legislation will be needed to correct the error. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:05 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tern Judy. IiI. " , /. . AY' '~¿:~/;/¡'Ù ~L< // MA OR PRO TEM I { --- .. \. ATTEST: c~~~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 16, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 16th day of February, 1982, 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, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, James Parker, and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City A'ttorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember Mike Kenna arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Ciprioti corrected page 348 to show that he seconded the motion to deny Mr. Brown's rezone request. He clarified Mr. Mikelson's request under page 346 does not pertain to the Fire Department. Councilmember Kenna corrected the Ad Hoc Committee on Hydro Electric to list Councilmember Imislund and not Council- member Parker on page 348. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to approve the minutes of February 2, 1982, as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- member Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. 350 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 16, 1982 Cont. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Kah Tai Lagoon Park Grant Emergency Medical Services Water/Sewer Equipment Rental 3,029.23 2,773.04 32.75 5,700.00 7.51 8,629.40 6,608.37 I Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated February 1,1982, from C.W. Lochaby, Local Manager of Puget Power with a proposed Power Sales Agreement on the windmill project. ~1ayor ~1cClure reported that he is meeting with Levi Ross to consider this agreement and he will report back to the Council. The Council received a letter dated February 3, 1982, from Domestic Violence Program Interium Director Chelle Roberts indicating that they propose to use the appropriation of Federal Shared Revenue for moving into a new office and office supplies. Mr. Grove explained that the City is responsible to assure that use by secondary recipi- ents meets all the requirements we have as primary recipients. An ordinance covering the National Flood Insurance Program was pre- pared for the Council on February 8, 1982, which must be enacted by March 15, 1982, in order for the City to be covered under the plan. I A letter dated February 8, 1982, from George Yount, Manager of the Port of Port Townsend to Ed Hawley indicating the Port Commission has approved an interlocal agreement to reimburse the City up to $3,000 for street work requested by the Port Manager or Engineer during 1982. Council approval is now being requested. After a brief explanation, Councilmember Judy made a motion to authorize the work which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1908 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PREVENTION OF FLOOD DAMAGE Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that Ordinance No. 1908 be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. A letter dated February 11, 1982, from John Peters, Director of Community Planning and Devleopment Division of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council advising the City that the letter of credit is being cancelled on the Community Development Block Grant for Housing Rehabilitaion. I A request dated February 16, 1982, from Mayor McClure was copied for the Council requesting their review and comments on the long- term problem of storm drainage. Mayor McClure referred this to the Sewer Committee. 351 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION. OF FEBRUARY 16, 1982 Cont. ANNOUNCEMENTS I Mr. Frank D'Amore was recognized and spoke in favor of a resolution to be adopted by the Council opposing the production of additional nuclear weapons. He explained that he has a number of petitions signed by people in Port Townsend who are concerned ~7ith stopping the arms race. He indicated a speaker from Concerned Local Elected Officials would be willing to come in and brief the Council on this issue. Mayor McClure indicated that he would be happy to meet with Mr. D'Amore and review the material he has so that the a con- densed version can be distributed to the Council. He explained that he and Councilmember Imislund have already endorsed this move and are sympathetic to the cause. When Mayor McClure explained that the Council had been advised earlier by the City Attorney that a resolution of this type is out of their realm of responsibility, Mr. D'Amore asked how this issue is any different that the Northern Tier Pipeline which was opposed by a resolution. Councilmember Ciprioti explained that the location of the Northern Tier comes wit~ in the jurisdiction of the City. Mr. David Burroughs was recognized and asked for an explanation as to how the Council decided that the nuclear arms race was not a local issue. Mr. Abraham explained that a resolution of this type would carry no more WE!ight than the signatures of the same people on one of the petitions. This is not the forum where these decisions are made. He indicated that a resolution of this type is not against the law, but carries no more weight than a signature on the petitions because the Council is not elected to represent the people on this issue. Mr. Gary Novak was recognized and asked if there is some way that a resolution of this nature could be made germain to the City of Port Townsend such as prohibiting nuclear weapons within the city limits. Mr. Abraham indicated that this is a land use decision which could be made but would not restrict the Federal Government from establishing a military base here in the interest of national defense. He spoke in favor of the resolution. Mr. Fred Faulk was recognized and asked for suggestions as to how they could introduce this issue in a better forum. Councilmember Ciprioti suggested that: if each person signing the petition were to send a personal letter to their representatives in the Federal Government, it would have more effect than a petition signature. Kathryn Jenks was recognized and requested that the City Council send a letter of this type and sponsor a petition to be circulated around the town. I Mayor McClure announced the appointment of Mr. Richard LaBotz to the Park Board. Mayor McClure announced that the Comprehensive Plan is within a week of completion. Mayor McClure announced that the Seaview Estates Sewer Line has been stalled because the Navy refused to release an easement but has recently decided to abandon the easement with some pressure from Don Bonker. Mayor McClure reported on the progress of the Washinçrton and Benedict Street project will be going to bid soon and listed the sidewalks which haiVe been improved recently. He indicated that the decorative lighting is being purchased for along the seawall. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Judy reported that: the Committee has met and will be meeting again one more time before they meet with the Public Utility District No.1 on the water system planning. Mayor McClure introduced Mr. Bruce Collins who has been hired to prepare the Comprehensive Water Plan. Mr. Collins thanked the Council for the contract. It was determined that the Committee would meet with the Public Utility District on Monday at 6:00 P.M. February 22, 1981, and asked Mayor McClure and the Engineer to be present. Councilmember Judy suggested inviting David Goldsmith. Legislative. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council make a proposed declaration of non-significance on the rezone request éf Ronald T. Smith, No. 282-01 which was seconded by 352 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 16, 1982 Cont. Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council make a proposed declaration of environmental non-significance on the rezone request from Elwin E. Fetty, No. 182-02 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1909 I AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF A PORTION OF HARRISON STREET LYING SOUTH OF WATER STREET After a brief discussion, Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be con-" sidered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the ordinance by adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. A discussion then ensued on the wording of the lease. Mr. Grove was asked to make the revisions and send a corrected copy to Jefferson National Bank. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8~32 P.M. I ATTEST: ~~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 2, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Tavnsend Iœt in regular session this 2nd day of March, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL CouncilIœrnbers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, James Parker, and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Councilmernber Mike Kenna arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES I CouncilIœrnber Judy made a rrotion to approve the minutes of February 16, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by CouncilIœrnber Hunt and passed unanim:>usl y ty voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park c 32,521. 65 2,192.36 3,947.08 819.12