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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/1979 8'7, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 3,1979 --------~-,------- _u- ---------, -. -------------- - NEW BUSINESS I Conditional Use Permit Application No.7902-02 - Hickenbottom - ~Œ. Grove report- ed that a special request had been made to allow this to be heard April 17th and notice was prepared for the newspaper to be published April 4th. Councilmember Judy made a motion to set the hearing for April 17th which was seconded by Coun- cilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously. Rezone Application No. 7902-01 - Haskins and Street Vacation Aþplicaiton No.7903- 02 - Tyler Councilmember Judy made a motion to set the public hearings on these applications for May 1,1979, which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield 'and passed unanimously. Marine Science Interpretive Center - Mr. Anthony Roth was recognized and explain- ed a proposed center at Fort Worden State Park has been added to the State budget from the House of Representatives and is currently in the State Senate for pass- age. He requested that the Council go on record as being in support of the pro- posal. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Camfield that an appropriate letter be sent to Senator Connor and other interested legis- lators expressing support for the project which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. MAYOR: ~ I ATTESTED: !l,J~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 17, 1979 The City Council of the City of Port Tòwnsend met in regular se:3sion this 17th day of April, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of 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, and Elizabeth smith. Councilmember James Wilson arrived later in the meeting. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. I MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve the minutes of the April 3rd, 1979, meeting as written and to dispense with the reading of them, which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were present for payment: Current Expense Street Park Federal Shared Revenue 4,901.22 12,922.26 192.18 10,176.04 88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 17,1979 (cont.) 'n_- ,--- BILLS AND CLAIMS (cont.) Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension & Relief 1978 Water Construction 6 , 72 6 . 81 2,314.33 72.75 276,860.38 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. I COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove read a letter dated April 7, 1979, from Les Strong requesting an ex- tension of the conditional use permit granted him to operate a boutique at 224 and 230 Quincy Street. Mr. French reported that he has done some work to bring the building up to code since his initial application. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to extend his permit for one additional year which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. Mr. Grove reported that the Council has received a letter dated April 9,1979, from Thorne and Dorine Edwards requesting that the ferry terminal remain in its present location. COMMITTE REPORTS Mayor Steve reported that he is considering the construction of a sub-firestation. Engineer Roger French reported that he has submitted a written report to the Council on the Weir Building. Legislative & Environmental - Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that the com- mittee has reviewed the environmental checklist submited by Carl DeLeo to have an addition built to an exsisting commercial structure in the Port area. He made a motion that a negative assessment of environmental significance be made based on the checklist submitted which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously. Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that the committee was unable to reach a decision as to whether or not to require an environmental impact statement on environmental checklist submitted on Seabreeze Mobile Home Estates. He outlined the checklist on this 162 unit mobile home park to be built on 34.7 acres near McPherson Street. Mr. Abraham explained that it is not un- reasonable to request more information on the elements of the environment that would be affected adversely by this development. An environmental impact state- ment will give the Council this additional information which does not mean that the environmental effects need to out weigh other factors, but that they be adaquately considered. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Council- member Smith and seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt that a positive assessment of environmental significance be made requiring that an environmental impact statement be prepared which passed unanimously. I BID OPENING The following bids were received to construct a garage building at the City Shop: Western Farmers Association Poulsbo Aluminum Products $44,393.00 41,710.60 I Mayor Steve noted that the bids were over the budgeted figure. It was noted that additional funds could be allocated from the reserves of the Water-Sewer Fund. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Judy made a motion that the bid be awarded to Poulsbo Aluminum Products, the apparent low bidder which was sec- onded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Conditional Use Permit Application No. 7902-02 - Hickenbottom - Mr. Grove report- ed that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application to build a day care school at 32nd and Hancock. Mayor Steve opened the meeting to receive public testimony. Mrs. Ruth Hickenbottom was recognized and testified 89 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 17,1979 (cont.) --_..~---,,--- -------,-----_..~-~--- ~--, ~- ----, "",-__--___n_'_n_-__m--- -- ,-- ,-~--- - ---------~ I in favor of her application. She explained that she has been conducting day care school at the Luthern Church and must movebecause the demand for her services has increased and the church needs the use of their building for other programs. Their being no other testimony, Mayor Steve closed the hearing to the public and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Wilson made a motion that the Council finds affirmatively with regard to the require- ments of subsections A, B, C, and D of section 6.08 of Ordinance No. 1625, and that the Conditional Use Permit be granted for a period of one year, which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Dale Amell was recognized and spoke to the Council in support of an Ordinance regulating peddlers, solicitors, and Hawkers but opposing some of the provisions of the draft of Ordinance No. 1833. Mr. Brent Shirley was recognized and expressed some concern about charging the non-profit organizations a license fee and requested that the proposed Ordinance No. 1833 along with the temporary store license requirements be modified to pro- vide some relief to non-profit organizations like the Rhododendron Festival Com- mittee. Mr. Dave Cunningham was recognized and testified as to the changes made to a pro- posed franchise, Ordinance No. 1832, being considered for adoption by the Council later in the meeting. PROCLAMATION I Mayor Steve read and signed a proclamation declaring May 13 through May 20 Rhododendron Festival Week and calling upon the citizens of the City to partic- ipate in and enjoy the Festival and to make our many visitors for the event welcome. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1832 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO DAVID CUNNINGHAM d/b/a WATER STREET TRANSIT COMPANY INC. A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE A PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE. After a brief discussion with Mr. Cunningham as to the proposed routing and stops, Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title for the third time. Coun~ilmember Camfield made a motion that Ordinance No. 1832 be adopted which was seconded by Council- member Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote with six Councilmembers vot- ing. Councilmember Shaneyfelt was out of the room during the entire discùssion and vote due to a conflict of inte~est. ORDINANCE NO. 1833 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR LICENSING OF SOLICITORS, HAWKERS, AND PEDDLERS PROVIDING FEES THEREFO:R~ ,REQUIRING INVESTIGATION, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND REPEALING ORDINANCES. I After a brief discussion which pointed out that there were problems foreseen with some of the wording. Councilmember Smith made a motion to return this to commit- tee for further work which died for lack of a second. Mayor Steve then referred the draft to the City Attorney for refinement. ORDINANCE NO. 1834 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES BY SUBDIVIDERS AND PROVIDING FEES AND PROCEDURES THEREFORE. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1834 which was seconded 90 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 17,1979 (cont.) ,-,---~~----_.~-,-- by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Murdock Rezone - Councilmember Wilson made a request that the Council reconsider this application because there is additional information which they should hear. It was explained that the motion to reconsider must be made by one of the Coun- cilmembers who voted against the application and a new public hearing would need to be held. Councilmember Parker made a motion to reconsider the application which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed by roll call vote with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. Councilmember Judy made a motion to set the public hearing for the regular Council meeting May 15,1979, which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. I Vacation Policy - Councilmember Judy made a motion that an Ordinance br prepared granting 5 weeks vacation to employees with more than twenty five years of ser- vice with the City which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed by roll call vote with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 79-04 A RESOLUTION FINDING AND DECLARING CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY SURPLUS, AND AUTHORIZING INTERGOVERNMENTAL DISPOSTION OF THE SAME. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 79-04 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. Councilmember Ciprioti requested an updated map of street vacations. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further buisness to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m. MAYOR: ATTESTED: ~æ~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 1,1979 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 1st day of May, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. City Clerk Treasurer 'David Grove called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, James Parker, Richard Shaneyfelt, Elizabeth Smith, and James Wilson. Mayor Joseph B. Steve and Council- members Dale Judy and Tom Camfield were excused. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove.