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Home My WebLink About07/17/1979 loa MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 17, 1979 The City Council of the 6ity of Port Townsend met in regular session this 17th day of July 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Dale Judy, Richard Shaneyfelt, -and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Engineer Roger French and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Judy to approve the minutes of July 3, 1979, as written and to dispense with the reading of them, which was seconded by Coun- cilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Library Park Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen "s Pension & Relief Payroll 1978 Water Construction 7,703.02 1,758.89 720.26 462.84 52.19 4,994.25 1,802.95 --------- 15,385.58 8,411. 43 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove indicated the Council received a letter dated July 5, 1979, from Kris DeWeese protesting the final declaration of environmental non-significance made at the last Council meeting on the building permit for Port Angeles Savings and Loan and the Seabreeze Mobil Home Park proposal. In addition, the following letters were entered into the record: a letter dated July 4, 1979, from Ron Sikes requesting that an environmental impact statement be prepared on the Sea Breeze Mobile Home Park, a letter dated July 6, 1979, was received from Scott G. Walker requesting an environmental impact statement be prepared on the Sheridan Street Trailer Park, and a letter dated July 8, 1979, from Janet Mosher protest- ing the proposed 51 unit apartment complex on Hancock Street. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Mayor Steve submitted the name of Edgar (Bo) R. Sullivan to fill the unexpired term of Charles Marsh expiring December 31, 1979 on the Planning Commission. The appointment was ratified by roll call vote with three Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the action. Water-Sewer-Street - Councilmember Judy reported that the water treatment facility is now operating. OLD BUSINESS Preliminary Results of City Survey - Mr. David Goldsmith was recognized and re- ported that a summary of this survey has been distributed and a cross tabulation will be done in the next few weeks. Councilmember Shaneyfelt asked if this re- port has been presented to the Planning Comnlission and Mr. Goldsmith indicated it has.' 104 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION ()F O:ULY J_~,_~.92~- (c~-~t_.) ------'"_u_- -- ,- -'"----------'---'- RESOLUTION 79-08 PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTING THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIATION IN RESOLVING THE SITING OF A FERRY TERMINAL AT PORT TOWNSEND. Mr. Goldsmith reported that the office of Environmental Mediation at the Univer- sity of Washington has offered to assist the community in reaching a consensus on where an improved ferry landing should be located for the Whidbey Island Ferry. Councilmember Smith stated that due to the gas shortage and the addition of the Edmonds-Port Townsend Ferry, the City is in a state of flux making it' hard to reach a consensus and suggested that we wait for 6 months. Mr. Goldsmith indicat- ed this decision is an essential part of the comprehensive plan update. Council- member Ciprioti indicated the mediation process will take time and perhaps the comnlunity will be ready to make the decision by the first of 1980. Mr. George Yount from the Office of Environmental Mediation was recognized and explained that they attempt to facilitate the mediation efforts of the volunteers on a board of community representatives. His office would carry messages and collect data and offer suggestions which would allow a compromise to be reached. Mayor Steve recom- mended that the City go ahead with work on this. Alice Shorett from the Office of Environmental Mediation was recognized and explained that they have been suc- cessful in other communities and the process is not complete until a decision is reached. Mr. Yount indicated all facits would be represented. Councilmember Shaneyfelt indicated the target date would place the recommendation before a new City Council. After a brief conversation Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 79-08 which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. Final Declarations of Non-significance on the building permit for Port Angeles Savings and Loan and Sea Breeze Mobile Home Park - Councilmeffiber Shaneyfelt report- ed that the letter received from Kristine DeWeese has pointed out that the 15 days between the proposed negative declarations and the final had not elapsed before the last Council meeting. He recommended that the decision be reaffirmed on the Port Angeles Savings and Loan Building permit and made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed by roll call vote with three Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion that the proposed declaration of non-significånce be changed to a declaration of significant environmental im- pact on the Sea Breeze Mobile Home Park which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. I I ORDINANCE NO. 1839 AN ORDINANCE VACATING GRANT STREET BETWEEN 19th AND 20th STREETS. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the Ordinance be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS Permit for Shoreline Management Substantial Development - Carl DeLeo - Mr. French reported that the Shoreline Advisory Commission has recommended approval of this application to construct a 48 x 48 foot one story addition to an exsisting com- mercial building that is 60 x 80 feet. Councilmember Judy made a motion to grant the permit which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously. Navy Waterline Agreement - Mr. French reported that this licensing agreement was held for a period of time in anticipation that easement difficulties with Mr. Broders could be cleared up, but this has not been the case, so he recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor to enter into the agreement. Councilmember Judy made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. I Patricia Kiesel Injury Claim - Mayor Steve reported that the Council received a letter from A. Clemens Grady dated July 10, 1979, claiming $100,000.00 plus special damages for Patricia Kiesel. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to refer the claim to the insurance company which was seconded by CouncilmemberJudy and passed unanimously. --,-- I I I 105- - ,--- - '" - ----'-- ----"" MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 17, 1979 (cont.) ADJOURNMENT +",me- There being no further business to come before the Council at this,1 Mayor declared ilie ~eting adjour~d at 8,2~,m, ~~:=~ A"L~ Steve City Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 7, 1979 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 7th day of August, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Jos ph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Tom Camfield, Joseph Ciprioti, James Parker, Richard Shaneyfelt, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve the minutes of July 17, 1979, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen':s Pension and Relief Payroll 1978 Water Construction Arterial Street $31,665.60 3,558.65 2,935.25 557.33 21,723.17 4,240.05 792.85 18,784.00 57,775.64 372.63 A motion was made by Councilmember Parker and seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Council received a letter dated ~uly 3Q, 1979, from Dennis ". street light be installed on the power'pole located 133 Kuhn Street. Mayor Steve referred this ,to the Fire and Mr. Grove reported the R. Bounds requesting a feet south of 23rd and Light Committee. The Council received a letter dated July 30, 1979, from Heidi Rodeghier request- ing that the Conditional Use Permit be renewed for 5 or 10 years on the Quimper Inn. After a brief discussion, Councilmember ¥iprioti made a mòtion to table this request until the state acts on thei:¡t~Sthem/for two additional units and the sprinkler system is intact which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously. The Council received a petition August 2, 1979, with 254 signatures requesting that the City return all uninstalled asbestos water pipe to the supplier and to begin immediately to replace all asbestos water pipes now in service. Mr. Fields