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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 21, 1978 (Cont.) COMMITTEE REPORTS Leqislative/Environmental Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that the committee met twice since the last meeting and it was their recommendation that the pro- posed livestock ordinance not be approved because the need foz' control is ade- quately covered under the City's exsisting ordinances. Mayor Steve addressed the membe~sof the audience who had requested to speak on this subject asking if they still manted to address the Council. No one expressed a desire to speak. Councilmember Shaneyfelt moved to give no further consideration to the proposed livestock ordinance which was seconded by Counoilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that the Corona road vacation and relocation has been referred to theStreet Committee. He reported that the Committee is morking on a Short Subdivision Ordinance. He also reported on several environ- mental checklists. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion that the Council issue a proposed negative declaration of environmental impact on the application of Guilford Packing Company which was seconded by Councilmemb~)r ~_lson aod pass- ed unanimously. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion that the/~ssue a pro- posed negative declaration of environmental impact on the application of KatH- leen Huber which was seconded by Councilmember Pa~ker and passed unanimously. Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that the application of ~il].iam L. Short to rezone a portion of the Railroad Subdivision mas referred to this Committee and after consulting with the City Attorney, the Committee re(~mmends that the Councils approval be revoked due to Mr. Marsh's participation in the decision makings,process. Mr. Marsh mas recognized from the audience and indicated his support of this action. Counbilmember~'~meyf~t made a motion to ~efer this application back to the Planning Commission mhich mas seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED UNIT DE.VELOPMENT No. 7711-05 Port of Port Townsend Mayor Steve reconvened the hearing on the proposed app]~ication of pro- perty abbuting the Kah Tai Lagoon to P.U.D. He indicated it woold be out of order to introduce any addition correspondence reguarding thi() application ex- cep~ to say that seven additional letters and a petition carr)?ing 91~ signatures opposing approval, have been received. He reported that Mr. Hollomay has dis- qualified himself from advising the Council further on this application. He reported Mr. Tom Mojont has been hired to determine the relatJlonship betmeen the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, he recommended that the item be continued to the next meeting to allow the opinior~ to be prepared. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to refer the application back to the Port for completion. It mas indicated this may not be in order, if there is a con- flict betmeen the application and the Comrehensive Plan. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember 3udy made a motion to continue this hearing to the next meeting mhich ~as seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. It mas indicated that the Port mould be sent a ]Letter indicating the direction they should take. OLD BUSINESS Corona Street Vacation Mr. Grove mas recognized and explained that a petition has been received from the property ,,o~ners abutting this street f~om Copper to Sherman. Councilmember ~ilson made a motion to refer this to the Planning Commission mhich mas seconded by Councilmember Parker and pass, ed unanimously. NE~ BUSINESS RESOLUTION 78-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PO~T TOWNSEND AFFIRMING ITS INTENT TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Coun~lmember Camfield made a motion to adopt Resolution 78-2 mhich mas seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. 14 mINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 21, 1978 (cont.) In response from requests made by members of the audience, Mayor Steve read the headin9 of the petition on application No. ??11-05. AD3OURN~ENT There bbin9 no fbrther business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meetin9 adjourned at 8:0? p.m. ATTEST: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 7, 1978 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 7th day of March at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve~presiding~ , ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Tom Camfield, Dale Judy, Richard Shaneyfelt, Elizabeth Smith, and James Parker. Joseph Ciprioti and James Wilson arrived later during the meeting. Also present at roll call were the City At- torney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES - 'A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve t~e Minutes of February 14 and'February'21, 1978 as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember.Judy and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bil%s and claims were presented for payment: Curre~nt Expense Streets Library Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemens Pension and Relief Federal Shared Revenue 1978 Water Construction P.W.E.A. Payroll Clearing 19,112.27 3,048.88 726.22 272~74 8,552.03 3,475.27 155.05 4,873.86 90,603.71 273.30 8,928.13 A motion'was by Co~cilmember Camfield and seconded by Coundilmember Judy that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove first read a letter dated March 3, 1978, from Kristine Deweese requesting to withdraw theirs,application to rezone. Second, a letter from the Park Board dated March 1, 1978, was read asking for the Council's reaction to their previous request. Mayor Steve indicated he is waiting for some cost estimates oh the tennis courts and then he plans to pro- ceed with the project. Councilmember Parker raised a .question as to the need for ~ special surface on a single court when a second court could be constructed for the same amoun~of money without special surfacing. Frank May was recognized