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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 21, 1978 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 21st day of March, 1978, at 7:30 plm. in the Co6ncil Chambers of the City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Tom Camfield, Joseph Ciprioti, Dale Judy, James Parker, Richard Shaneyfelt, Elizabeth Smith, and James Wilson. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve the minutes of March 7, 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 bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental P.W.E.A Federal Shared Revenue Payroll Clearing Firemen's Pension and Relief $4,326.68 1,100.01 561.72 329.89 4,062.39 386.11 281.19 67.42 5,693.24 30.84 A motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Judy that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove first read a letter dated March 11, 1978, from Stephen Hayden requesting that the Kah Tai Alliance be allowed to participate in any further meetings between the City and the Port of Port Townsend which includes dis- cussions of the Port's proposed P.U.D. Second, a letter received March 16, 1978, from Del Graham was read informing the Council about certain Washington Supreme Court Cases regarding" The 'Appearness~ of Fairne'ss' Doctrine." COMMITTEE REPORTS Water Committee-Mayor Steve asked the Water Committee to meet with Water Superintendent Fields to discuss reducing the water connection fees and allow the utility install'ers to put in the meters. Parks and Properties - Councilmember Camfield reported that the Parks and Properties Committee recommends that two tennis courts be built at Cherry Street Park rather than one. Mayor Steve asked permission to call for bids for the concrete at the appropriate time. Councilmember Camfield made a mo- tion to authorize the Mayor to call for bids on the concrete which was second- ed by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Leqislati~e-Environmental - Councilmembe~ Shaneyfelt reported that. a revised environmental checklist had been submitted the previous day on the William Short rezone application and the committee is recommending that a proposed negative declaration be made. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson. Councilmember Smith complained that the Council. had only just received the document they are now being required to vote on. Councilmember Shaneyfelt offered to relate the differences between the revised checklist and the original which was distributed to the Council some time ago. Mayor Steve asked him to do so which he did. Councilmember MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 21, 1978 (cont) Smith stated that there were several maybe's on the checklist .and that is what environmental impact statements are for. The motion passed~oll call vote with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. Mr. Shaneyfelt reported that the committee had discussed the Port's pro- posed P.U.D. It was their recommendation that the City accept th% dedication of park areas, streets and utilities as proposed by the Port. They further recommended that a guarantee be obtained f~om the Port that certain parts will be completed whether or not the sale of the three commercial parcels produce~ the revenue they anticipate. The committee could not reach agreement on strik- ing anY of the proposed uses except for the last, other uses dsemed appropriate by the Port Commission, which appears to give the Port complete control. The committee would like to maintain the status as lead agency in ~valuating the environmental impact of proposed development of the three commercial projects, but felt this would be prohibited if the P.U.D. was a~ready evaluated. It was reported that no consensus has been obtained on what additional information should be obtained from the Port. Attorney Abraham reported that the portion of our animal control ordinance de- claring the criteria used in identifying a public nuisance was found to be un- constitutional by the district court. The leash law was upheld by the court as being constitutional,howe~er, it was ruled that the City has no authority under that law to issue a citation for a dog off leash. The law requires that they be impounded. He clarified his position that the rezone application 7711-01 of Robert DeWeese to rezone property at Walker St. and Lawrence St. could not be with- drawn at the stage it was requested because at the point of public hearing, the application belongs to the public. Mayor Steve referred the revision of the animal control ordinance to the Legislative-Environmental Committee. Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that there has been additional informa- tion submitted on the Swains environmental checklist which the committee is reviewing with people reputed to understand when an environmental impact state- ment is desirable. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Stephen Hayden was recognized fr°m the audience and suggested that the City ~heck with the Small Towns Institute out of Ellensburg to fin~ out what they have on the economic effect of proposals like the Pc.rt's P.U.D. Mr. Robert DeWeese was recognized from the audience and stated that they did not have the opportunity to present their side of the case in the public hearing held by the Planning Commission regarding their rezone application 7711-01 because they were asking to withdraw. He inquired as to the cost of special legal counsel on the Port's P.U.D. application. He complained about the card system used to organize audience participation in the meeting. He asked if the audience would be allowed to comment~during the meeting as subjects come up. Mayor Steve indicated he would decide at the time. Councilmember Smith asked if the Council wanted outside imput of the type requested by Mr. Hayden. Councilmember Shaneyfelt cautioned against testimony written ir verbal being heard by Councilmembers outside of the public hearing process. Mr. Abraham indicated the public has a right to comment on all in- formation presented to the Council. Chuck Marsh from the Planning Commission was recognized and stated that private meetings of individual Councilmembers with either the proponents o~ opponents to the proposal being discussed in a public hearing are prohibited which was confirmed by Mr. Abraham. OLD BUSINESS 1978 Budget Revisions - A motidn was made by Councilmember Judy to set a public hearing on proposed budget changes to the 1978 Budget at o~ ~out 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 1978, which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 21_,_1978 (con. t._)_ NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 78-03 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE HEALTH AND SANITATION REGULATIONS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. Mr. Abraham explained that this provides the County Health Department with a set of standards they can use for inspecting facilities here in town. Mr. Grove then read the resolution in its entirety. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 78-04 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE OF AN AMBULANCE. Mr. Grove read the resolution in its entirety. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. Street Vacation - Mr. Abraham explained that several petitions have been ta~ ed by the Planning Commission pending completion of the street vacation ordi- nance and the right to a public hearing on petitions to vacate a street is guaranteed by state law. He suggested that the Council allow plenty of time before the hearing is held to allow for adoption of criteria to apply in mak- ing the decision. He explained that the hearing must be set from 20 to 60 days. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to set the public hearings for all present pending.street vacation petitions for May 16, 1978, at or about 7:30 p.m. which was seconded and passed unanimously. Rezone Application 7711-01 DeWeese- Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to set the public hearing on this application for April 18, 1978, at or about 7:30 p.m. which was seconded and passed unanimously. Conditional Use Application 7801-30 Strong- Councilmember Judy made a motion to set the public hearing on this application for Aprit' 18, 1978, at or about 7:30 p.m. which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimous- ly. Variance Application 7802-02 Mook- Councilmember Judy made a motion to set the public hearing on this application for April 18, 1978, at or about 7:30 p.m. which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business.to come before the Council at this time, Mayor steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. ATTEST: ~l~rk Treasurer