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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/07/1975 4 ~} :~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 17, 1974, CONTINUED 8 Resolution No. 74-8 was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the resolution be adopted. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 74-9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL, AND TO FURTHER ENTER INTO A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN WITH SAID COUNTY. I Resolution No. 74-9 was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1725 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL CITY GOVERNMENT, THE WATER-SEWER DEPARTMENT, THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL DEPARTMENT AND FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE FOR THE YEAR 1975. I Ordinance No. 1725 was read for the first time by title only. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the first reading be considered the second and that the third be by title only. Roll call: 5 yes, 2 absent. Motion passed. Ordinance No. 1725 was read for the third time by title only. It was moved by Councilman Judy, :;econded by Councilman Black, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: 5 yes, 2 absent. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted. . ORDINANCE NO. 1726 AN ORDINANCE FIXING SALARIES FOR CITY OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1975, AND UNTIL CHANGED. 8 Ordinance No. 1726 was read for the first time by title only. It was moved by Coûncilman Klenk, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the first reading be considered the second and that the third be by title only. Roll call: 5 yes, 2 absent. Motion passed. Ordinance No. 1726 was read for the third time. I t was moved by Counci lman Klenk, seconded by Counci lman Cipriot i, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: 5 yes, 2 absent. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 1727 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,000 TO THE GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICE, $1,000 TO THE LIBRARY,F$5,155 TO CURRENT EXPENSE, AND $6,900 TO WATER- SEWER DEPARTMENT, ALL FOR THE 1974 BUDGET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 1727 was read for the first time. I It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Spindor, that the following public hearings be set: Scott to Monroe rezone - January 7, 1975 Vacation of Grant Street (between 19th & 20th) - January 7, 1975 Vacation of 7th Street (between Hendricks & Sherman) - January 7, 1975. Motion passed. Call for bids to purchase a t~encher for the water department: It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that bids for said trencher oe let. Motion passed. 8 Councilman Judy asked Police Chief Doubek what, if anything, could be done about the excessive ~oise near the Admiralty Apartments. Doubek stated that a:û apartment complex for senior citizens in a busy downtown district is not, and cannot be, ideal. Judy asked what could be done to cut down on the cars with excessively loud exhaust pipes. Doubek stated that his department has too many more important things to do to worry about loud exhaust systems. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Klenk, t~at the meeting b8 adjourned. Motion carried. I o. ~~O-~~=L- l~~~. c.- ~---_.~~~~~ ð-~ l~ - /~/~ J MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 7,1975 M~~ I Th~ City Council.of the City.of Port Townsßn~ met in. regular session this 7th day of January, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. ln the Councll Chambers of Clty Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presidi~ ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Engineer French, City Clerk-Treasurer McCoy, and Councilmen Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Spindor and Black. Councilman Klenk was absent. MINUTES 8 It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the reading of the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. . - -- 494 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 7, 1975, CONTINUED ----- -~ -------- ---- --- --------- --- ------- -- -- -- --------- --------- ---- ------------ -------- ----..---- - - - - - ------ __-_-n- ---- ----~------------------------- BILLS AND CLAIMS 8 The following bills and claims wre presented for payment: Payroll Clearing Current Expense Street Library Park Cumulative Reserve (December) Cumulative Reserve (January) Water-Sewer Garbage Equipment Rental Federal Shared Revenue Firemen's Pension & Relief $30,590.01 10,851.17 2,625.60 846.10 320.13 1,754.69 6,300.00 7,279.59 1,825.27 2,363.33 333.93 123.20 I It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Camfield, that the bills be paid. carried. Motion COMMUNICATIONS I A claim for damages submitted by Gladys L. Murray was read. Mrs. Murray claimed that she tripped and fell on Taylor Street between Front Street and Water Street, breaking a bone in her le~t wrist. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that payment be denled and the claim presented to the city insurance carrier. Motion carried. A letter from Madge Wallin, Librarian, thanked the Council for the 1974 revenue sharing allocation and asked for $9,500 from the 1975-1976 allotment. A letter from the Planning Commission informed the Council that they have set a public hearing for January 27,1975 to consider amending the zoning ordinance to include commercial development under Planned Unit Developments (Section 4.05). It was moved by Councilman Camfield seconded by Councilman Judy, that the Council set a public hearing for February 18,1975 to ' consider said amendment. Motion carried. 8 COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Black presented to the Council his findings regarding two conditional use permit applications. He stated that the first request was to sell used and rare books in a residential zone, the second to repair bicycles in a residential zone. Black noted that neither is included in the list of allowable conditional uses and thus could not be considered for same. It was the Council's recommendation that both individuals be notified of said findings. Mayor Steve called for a Garbage Committee meeting immediately following the Council meeting to discuss the new garbage collection contract with Olympic Disposal. I Police Chief Doubek presented the draft of an ordinance for Council input prior to its coming up for enactment at the January 21 meeting. He also resported to the Council that one patrolman is resigning, making it necessary for the Civil Service Commission to present a list of names currently on the register. Mayor Steve reported that an elderly woman, while walking along Water Street, was nearly hit by a falling sign. He questioned whether the City had a law regulating hanging slgns. Engineer French noted that we only had regulations with respect to size of signs. At this point the Mayor opened the meeting to audience participation. A Libby Evans told the Council that she had sent them a letter several weeks before and had not yet received a reply. She said that her letter had asked the Council to reopen the Sims Way rezone hearing. Mayor Steve explained that proper notice for said hearing had been given and that he was sorry that she had not attended. He stated that the hearing would not be reopened. 8 The next matter was a petition demanding an apology from Councilman Black regarding a recent public comment about dogs belonging to 'some of our less desirable citizens." Spokesman was Barney McClure, who read the petition aloud. The petition read in part that Black had made an emphatic and derogatory assessment of a certain segment of the voting populace. In response, Councilman Black noted that he had received several letters re said statement. He replied to the petitioners in general by saying, "If a larger group desires includion in the group I was referring to, all I can say is that if the shoe fits, wear it." BID OPENING I One bid was received and opened for a trencher for use by the Water Department. Said bid was for $3,750.00 plus tax. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Black, that the bid be accepted. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS The first public hearing was a request by S. T. Smith, Ray and Patricia Allen and Darrell and Florena Johnson to vacate that portion of Grant Street between 19th and 20th Streets. There was no discussion from the audience. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Coun- cilman Camfield, that this request be tabled pending a city bicycle plan. Motion~ssed. The second public hearing was a request by L. Neil and Nancy Slater to vacate that portion of 7th Street lying between Hendricks and Sherman Streets. There was no audience discussion. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Camfield, to table this hearing. Motion passed. I The third public hearing was a request by City Engineer French for a rezone from P-l to C-2 and an extension of the zoning along the waterfront to the outer harbor line as follows: 8 497 és,-.:.) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 7, 1975, CONTINUED 8 Beginning at the intersection of the westerly right-of-way line of Monroe Street and the northerly boundary of the P-l zone, thence south to the outer harbor line; thence westerly along the outer har- bor line to the easterly right-of-way line of Scott Street extended; thence northerly along the easterly right-of-way line of Scott Street to the northerly boundary of the P-l zone; thence easterly along the P-l zone boundary to the point of beginning. ~"> I Discussion followed, at length, with respect to the area included, the reasons for said reques4 etc. It was pointed out that the Council at present has the ability to govern what types of structures are built on the waterfront through the shoreline management process and the need to extend the zoning to the outer harbor line was not necessary. It was moved-by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Camfield, to reject said rezone request. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS A public hearing was set for February 4,1975 to hear a rezone request by J. Leslie and Barbara Donovan and Anthony E. Stroeder for Glenwood Addition, Blocks 5 through 12, from R-IA to M-l. Purpose for said request is to allow a light industrial park. I RESOLUTION NO. 75-1 A RESOLUTION eOMMENDING THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF THE HOUSE OF PROVIDENCE FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE PORT TOWNSEND AREA. Resolution No. 75-1 was read in its entirety. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried. 8 ORDINANCE NO. 1727 AN ORDINANCE APRROPRIATING $7,000 TO THE GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICE, $1,000 TO LIBRARY, $5,155 TO CURRENT EXPENSE, AND $6,900 TO WATER-SEWER DEPARTMENT, ALL FOR THE 1974 BUDGET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ordinance No. 1727 was read for the second time by title only. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the third reading be by title only. Roll call: 6 yes, 1 absent. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1727 was read for the third time by title only. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: 6 yes, 1 absent. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted. I ORDINANCE NO. l~28 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS I AND 9 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1530, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, THE UNIFORM MECHANI- CAL CODE, THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, AND STANDARDS FOR MAKING BUILDINGS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED, AND SETTING CERTAIN FEES. Ordinance No. 1728 was read for the first time by title only. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Black, that the first reading be considered the second and that the third be by title only. Roll call: 6 yes, 1 absent. Motion carried. Ord- inance No. 1728 was read for the third time þy title only. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: 6 yes, I absent. Ordinance No. 1728 adopted. . ORDINANCE NO. 1729 8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1692, AND REQUIRING DOGS TO BE KEPT ON LEASH IN PUBLIC AREAS. Ordinance No. 1729 was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Ciprioti, secon- ded by Councilman Camfield, that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only. Roll call: 5 yes, 1 no, I absent. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1729 was read by title only for the third time. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: Councilmen Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker and Black, yes; Councilman Spindor, no; Councilman Klenk, absent. Ordi- nance No. 1729 adopted. I ORDINANCE NO. 1730 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT EXPENSE TO BE DETERMINED, AND PAID BY CERTAIN APPLICANTS AND PARTIES, IN ALL CASES WHERE SUCH STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED. I Ordinance No. 1730 was read for the first time by title only. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the first reading be considered the second and that the third reading be by title only. Roll call: 6 yes, 1 absent. Motion passed. Ordinance No. 1730 was read for the third time by title only. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: I) yes, 1 absent. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1730 adopted. Mayor Steve read a letter from the state which explained that, due to â book- keeping error, the cit~es of Washington had not been billed for a ce-rtaip amount of adminis- trative expense for the state retirement system prior to P.E.R.S. as thy should have been. Port Townsend's share of said expense is a little over $2,100. Councilman Camfield asked if the state was subject to the statute of limitations. No recommendation was made regarding payment of said claim. 8 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Spindor, that the m'8eting do now adjourn. Motion carried. . 49~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 7,1975, CONTINUED --------------- ----- - --- ---------- -----.. -.---- -_u- -- ----- n- -- MAYOR ß.~ 8 ---- --- __On_' ----- ------_.- - ---- _0-- ---------------- ATTEST:!ì1~~ City Cl r -Treasure MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 21, 1975 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 21st day of January, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Engineer French, Deputy City Clerk Edson, and Councilmen Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Spindor and Black. Councilman Klenk was absent. MINUTES I It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the reading of the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Fund 319.82 Street Fund 1,614.49 Library Fund 1,700.00 Water-Sewer Fund 3,512.55 Garbage Fund 918.25 Equipment Rental Fund 1,750.23 Federal Shared Revenue Fund 2,000.00 8 It was moved by Councilman Parker, seconded by Councilman Camfield, that the bills and claims be paid. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS A letter of thanks from the Sisters of Providence for the commendation in Resolution 75-1 expressed regret at leaving the community and good wishes for the future of the Jefferson General Hospital. I A letter from Elizabeth Dawson, 536 Clay Street, protested paYlng for garbage service which she does not use. A letter from Charles H. Moore, 1833 Landes, protested the manner in which the new garbage service handled his can. A letter from George H. Randolph, Manager of the Port of Port Townsend, expressed the Port's desire to join the Port Townsend-Jefferson County Planning Council. A petition from several residents of Hastings Avenue requested street lights in the several-block area between Hastings and Sheridan and Hastings and Discovery Road. A motion to approve the installation of the lights was made by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, and unanimously approved. 8 COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve announced the appointment of Lowell Tiller and Roger French to the Shoreline Management Commission. Councilman Ciprioti read a statement summarizing the garbage situation with respect to the rates being charged. Robert Harper, from the audience, stated that his rate was going from $12 a month to $72 a month. Councilman Camfield suggested that he tell Olympic Disposal. Paul Gahr of the Surf Restaurant stated that his rate would go from $50 a month to over $200. Councilman Black suggested that restaurants should segregate their perishable garbage which must be picked up every day from the trash which need only be picked up once a week. Council- man Camfield suggested that the ordinance ought to be changed to protect the businessman from impossible charges. City Attorney Abraham pointed out that commeréial rates had always been negotiable and ought to be negotiated on the basis of the actual amount of garbage picked up, rather than the size of the container. A motion by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Spindor, to refer the question back to the Legislative Committee, to revise the ordinance, if necessary, passed unanimously. I AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I Ed McMinn, owner of Key City Lanes, presented a letter which was read by the Clerk, outlining the problem he had had getting the City to clear a storm sewer over a recent weekend. He offered his services to the City to set up a system whereby plans of drainage fields would be kept on file so that, in the absence of the superintendent, other employees could act to solve such problems. Mayor Steve stated that the City would do all it could and pointed out that Mr. McMinn would have to do his share. He mentioned a particular drainage problem which he thought Mr. McMinn could improve~on his own property. Mr. McMinn stated that the problem arose because of neglect from the city, and that he had installed a proper drainfield on his property. Councilman Camfield suggested that we should welcome his plan and keep it on file. 8