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Home My WebLink About07/06/1982 385 --~_._-- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 6, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of July, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro Tern Dale Judy presiding. /'ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, and BrE~nt Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City At.torney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember James Parker arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Shirley made a motion to approve the minutes of June 15, 1982) as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded ~y Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Library Park Kah Tai Lagoon Park Payroll Library Services/ Const. 'Al::t Grant Emergency Mëdical Services Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief 30,937.00 2,357.03 3,376.67 699.78 36.58 28,544.08 436.44 666.97 16,978.66 5,017.02 1,407.78 Councilmember Kenna 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 A claim for damages in the amount June 21, 1982, was copied for the his vehicle while waiting for the from David Grove, Clerk Treasurer copied for the Council. of $390.52 from Bill Ozzard dated Council because of a sign hitting ferry. A copy of a letter to him' dated June 30, 1982, was also A portion of the minutes of the Forest Service Commission was copied for the Council on June 22, 1982, describing a presentation by Mayor McClure and Robert DeWolfe on forest control practices as they effect water purveyors. A letter dated June 27, 1982, from Robert Leach of Clark and As- , sociates to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council explaining the causes for delay on the Washington and Benedict Street Improvement Project. A letter from Mayor McClure to A.R. Morrell of the Depart- ment of Transportation, dated June 28, 1982, was copied for the Council requesting an advancement, of FAUS Funds in the amount of $10,275 to complete this project over a period of 10 months starting from October of 1983. A letter dated June 22, 1982, from Larry W. Johnson of the Department of Transportation to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council presenting the revised agreement and his summary of a meeting held with the City on June 21, 1.982. I The Council received a letter dated June 21, 1982, from Carl J. DeLeo requesting a status report on the Washington and Benedict Street Improvement Project. A response to this letter dated June 28, 1982, from Mayor McClure was also copied for the Council. Ed Hawley,Street and Sewer Superintendent was recognized and explained that a lot of bureaucracy is involved because Federal 386 -- ___MINUTES OF THE REGlJ.LAE_S_ES_SJION._OE_,_J_ULY__6_,__19_82_Con,t_._----- ---------------- _.~ -- - -- -----------.------ Money is being used on the project. An Environmental Checklist dated May 3, 1982, from the Key City Players, Inc. on the proposed expansion of the present facilities at the corner of pierce and Blaine Street (Rezone Request No. 382-01) was copied for the':Council~ An Environmental Checklist dated June 28, 1982, fromlthe Port of Port Townsend on their proposed Sea Plane and Fishing Float was copied for the Council. I An Environmental Checklist dated July 1, 1982, from Lakeside Industries on thèir proposed rezone from R-IA to H-l of 32 acres located southwest of Discovery Road, east of McPherson Street and north of Sims Way was copied for the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Judy referred these to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated June 3,1982, from John R. Walker of the Office of Financial Management for the State of Washington was copied for the Council reporting that the preliminary estimate of population as of April 1, 1982, has dropped to 6,150 in Port Townsend. il1 cæ. R. 'I '~letter dated June 23, 1982, from John Murray was copied for the Council requesting a donation of $300 for the printing of a map and poster of Port Townsend to promote the City as a retail center. Mayor Pro Tern Dale Judy referred this to the Finance Committee. A letter dated June 29, 1982, from Mayor McClure to Ernest Wood was copied for the Council explaining the problems faced by the City Street crew relative to drainage control in the Eisenbeis Addition. An Inspection Report on the Marine Park Community Building dated June 22, 1982, from City Engineer Roger French was copied for the Council indicating that eight pilings which support the building are in need of repair at an estimated cost of between 10 and 15 thousand dollars. I A memorandum from Mayor McClure to Roger French dated June 25, 1982, was also copied for the Council requesting that he obtain a written estimate on the cost to relocate the building. Mr. French reported that the estimate is $5,000 to remove the building from the dock- and place it on a new foundation. He indicated it would take another $15,000 to put in a new fioundation and interior walls. A discussion ensued about the merits and costs of moving the building as opposed to replacing the pilings. Mayor Pro Tern Judy referred this to the Finance Committee. M~ Peggy Albers representing Fiberworks was recognized and spoke in favor of the City making this building available to the public again by investing the necessary funds to insure its safety. A petition from the residents in the Plat of San Juan Estates was copied for the Council requesting that street lights be installed at the corner of Lopez Avenue and San Juan Avenue and at West U Street and San Juan Avenue. Mayor Pro Tern Judy referred this to the Fire/Light/Sanitation Committee. I A report dated July 2, 1982, from Tree Swenson was copied for the Cdlln~crloJ:Y~-aetivi-ties. of the Arts Commission and the Park Board relative to the Jackson Bequest. It was indicated the matter was listed on the agenda later in the meeting. A letter dated June 21, 1982, from Calhoun Cartwright to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council in complaint of the actions of Harold DeJong in use of the Hastings House. A letter dated June 23, 1982, from J.C. Bragg Administrative Assistant to the Jefferson County Commissioners to Mayor HcClure was copied - for the Council requesting that he sign an agreement providing reimbursement to the County for care, custody, and control of maRe and female city prisoners, dispatching services aBd teletype services - , 387 --- - --~~ ---- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 6, 1982 Coni:. -- - I for a period of ten years. Mr. Grove explained that the agreement represents the present arrangement that the City and County have operated under for some time. Councilmemher Ciprioti asked for dollar figures which Mr. Grove exp1à:ined'.ane ',the 'same :es.timated :as listed in the budget. He further explained that the agreement is necessary for the County to use $159,000 of State funds designated for housing of city prisoners in the construction of the new jail. It was indicated this will be taken up under old business. A recommendation that the City accept the offer to lE~ase the Ports property between Sims Way and the Kah Tai Lagoon datE~d July 1, 1982, from Bob Morris, Chairman of the Park Board was copiE~d for the Council. A letter dated July 1, 1982, from Beverlee Joesten to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council requesting that the Council legislate against the use of exploding fireworks. An agenda for the Urban Arterial Board l'1eeting of July 16, 1982, was copied for the Council. A resolution declaring the City's intent to participate in the Jefferson County Plan for solid waste management was copied for the Council. A letter dated June 30,1982, from Robert DeWolfe was copied for the Council listing his concerns about the Harrison Street Ferry Site. I The Council received a letter dated July 6,1982, from George Yount, Nanager of the Port of Port Townsend, requesting use of the right of way portions of San Juan and Tenth Street for dry storage of boats. The Council received a request dated July 30, 1982, from Beverly Lamb on behalf of the Library Board asking that the City pay Carol Baird vacation pay in spite of the fact that she has not been employed for a full year. Mayor Pro Tern referrE~d this to the Finance Committee. Ms. Beverly Lamb was recognized and explained that the payment would come out of the L.S.C.A. Grant Fund. The balance of the grant goes back to the stai:e. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Grove announced the appointment of Mark Welch to the Park Board and Thelma Scudi to the Arts Commission. Mr. Keith Harper was recognized and spoke in behalf of the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee requestinq that the Council reconsider their position on tolls for the Hood Canal Bridge and join with the other cities and counties on the Peninsula to present a united front limiting the passenger car toll to $1.50 which could only be used to payoff bridge indebtedness. RESOLUTION NO. 82-18 I A RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER TO SET CERTAIN TOLLS FOR THE HOOD CANAL BRIDGE After a brief discussion, Councilmember Shirley made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 82-18 which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council make a final declaration of non-significance on the checklist submitted by Peninsula Christian Fellowship on their new facility which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. 388 -__l'1.!:~'yTE;~9!',..1'IiE R~g.Q~R ,_SE?,~~g~__()F - .;rl!_~~- §!__1_~82 Co_n-t:.. - _,_,m -.. ,-.-.--- - Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issued a pre- liminary declaration of non-significance on the checklist submitted by Gregg C. Knowles on the rezone from R-l to R-IA of certain property in the North Beach area which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Kenna reported efforts of the commi ttee are continuing reg.arding problems foreseen about the Harrison Street Ferry site. OLD BUSINESS Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Hotel Requirements. Mr. Grove explained that the change requested by Councilmember Imislund at the last council meeting has been prepared by the City Attorney and needs to be considered in a public hearing bèfore both the Planning Commission and City Council before it can become law. Mayor Pro Tern Judy referred it to the Planning Commission for a hearing and recommendation. RESOLUTION NO. 82-17 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL JAIL CONTRACT Cdunèìlihembel'3"Imislund madè a'IDötioÏ1 to adopt Resolution No. 82-17 which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Public Hearings. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to conduct public hearings on August 3, 1982, on Street Vacation Applications No. 582-01 - Robinson and No. 682-04 Bailey, and Conditional Use Permit Application No. 682-03 - peninsula Christian Fellowship which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNEMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 P.M. ~~ ATTEST: xLJ~ -/ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 20, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of July, 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, Mike Kenna and James Parker. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and city Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. I I I