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Home My WebLink About01/08/1980 135 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 18, 1979 (cont.) ORDINANCE NO. 1849 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR. I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Smith made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Counèilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Council- member Smith made a motion that Ordinance No. 1849 be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1850 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARY OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Parker 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 voice vote. Council- member Shaneyfelt made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1850 whi-::h was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M. ~a#t~ I JaR ATTEST: I jl~~ CLERK TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 1980 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 8th day of January, 1980, at 7:50 P.M. Prior to the start of the meeting, Mayor Barney McClure announced that the Oath's of Office would be administered to the Mayor Elect Barney McClure, City Attorney Elect Glenn Abraham, and Councilmembers Elect Dale Judy, Joseph Ciprioti, Mike Kenna, and Frieda Im.islund which was done by Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Mayor Barney McClure then presided over the meeting. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were: Joseph Ciprioti, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were: City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David A. Grove. I MINUTES Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of December 18, 1979, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Water-Sewer $23,085.15 418.87 2,414.52 11,991. 87 136 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 8, 1980 cont. BILLS AND CLAIMS cont. 1978 Water Payroll Firemen's Equipment Park Construction $ 5,510.03 4,610.98 867.15 7,429.23 231.52 Pension and Relief Rental A motion was made by Councilmember Parker and seconded by Councilmember Imislund that the bill and claims be paid which was passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove reported that the Council received a letter dated December 26, 1979 from Janet E. Mosher of Pink and Blue Pet Concern requesting that pet licenses be issued in May instead of January and February. Mayor McClure referred this letter to the Police and License Committee. A letter dated December 27, 1979, from Henry D. Stearns was received by the council requesting a judicial hearing regarding an overtime parking violation because of his allegation that parking meters on a state maintained highway is probably illegal and private parking lots are not available and requesting that the parking meters be removed and sold and that the city charge an annual parking fee to every citizen. Mayor McClure referred this letter to the Water-Sewer- Street Committee. The Council received a copy of the resignation of Eleanor Nelson from the Library Board dated December 28, 1979. Mr. Bernard B.Beck, President of the Admiralty Audubon Society, wrote a letter to the City Council dated January 3, 1980, requesting that the council reconsider their position regarding an oil port and pipeline on the Olympic Peninsula because of recent studies which indicate it would seriously threaten the future of the Peninsula and take action stating they do not want an oil port. A letter from Andrew Palmer, President of Save the Resources Committee,dated January 4, 1980, was received by the council requesting that a resolution be reintroduced opposing the siting of an oil port and submarine pipeline on the Olympic peninsula because serious questions have been raised concerning the adequacy of supplies of Alaskan oil resulting in no clear case for national interest.At the request of Councilmember Parker, Mr. Grove read this letter in its entirety. Councilmember Parker made a motion that the council go on record opposing the siting of an oil port on the inland waters of Puget Sound which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti. RESOLUTION NO. 80-01 A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE SITING OF AN OIL PORT ON THE INLAND WATER OF THE STATE. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to amend Councilmember Parkers motion to adopt a resolution provided by Mr. Palmer sending copies to the Washington State Energy Facilities Site Evaluation Council, the Governor's Office in Olympia, President Carter and the County Commissioners which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. The main motion passed unanimously. Mr. Levi Ross was recognized and thanked the council for their action. The council received a letter from John Gorham requesting that he be granted a permit to operate a Bed and Breakfast house at 2030 Monroe Street formerly granted to Mr. Landau at this location requesting that it be transferable if he sells the property. Mr. Gorham was recognized and stated that if the Council would transfer the permit to him that he would operate in the same manner as Mr. Landau. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the I I I 1~3'7 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION IF JANUARY 8, 1980 cont. COMMUNICATIONS cont. permit be extended for one year and be made transferable which was seconded by Councilmember Judy. After further discussion regarding whether or not the permit should be transferable, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. I The council received a petition with six signatures dated January 3, 1980 requesting a street light on Milo Street. Mayor McClure referred this petition to the Fire-Light~Sanitation Committee. The Council received a request dated December 21, 1979 from Mayor McClure that the council review and update Ordinance No. 1235 regulating taxi cabs and drivers. Chief Doubeck was recongized and explained that the taxi cab business has grown and~there'is a rapid turnover in drivers. The application fee doesn't offset the processing cost and the franchise fee is low. He requestèd that the entire ordinance be reviewed. Mayor McClure then referred the request to the Police and License Committee. The Council had before them a letter dated January 7, 1980, from Dorine Edwards, ~resident of the Science, Literature and Art Club, which was enclosed with a conditional gift of $60.00 provided it is spent on the small park area at the corner of 10th Street and Sims Way. Councilmember Smith made a motion to accept the gift which was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Mayor McClure read a letter dated January 7, 1980, from the Port Townsend Community Association requesting that the City Council send a letter to Safeway Inc. asking them to consider another site within the city for their store in lue of the property presently designated near the Kah Tai Lagoon. Councilmember Shirley asked the city attorney for his opinion about the request. He advised against the action because of the potential for appearance of fairness problems later. After a brief discussion, Richard Lynn one of the six people signing the letter, was recognized and stated that the association would be disappointed if the council cannot be a voice of the community before the lawsuit is settled'. Jean Anderson was recognized and indicated their request is that the city write Safeway to offer them assistance in locating another site for their store. Edna Anderson was recongnized and explained that Safeway's vested interest in this land will be greater if they're allowed to start construction encouraging the council to act quickly. Mayor McClure requested that he have an opportunity to meet with the proponents. Councilmember Judy made a motion to leave the decision on this issue up to the courts which was seconded by Councilmember Parker. After a brief discussion the motion was withdrawn. Mayor McClure declared a recess at 8:45 P.M. reconvened at 8:55 P.M. The meeting was ANNOUNCEMENTS I Mayor McClure explained this section has been added to the agenda to provide the Mayor and Council an opportunity to make announcements He announced that David Grove has been appointed to form a "Complete Count Committee" to encourage participation within the community and aid in the local review. The Urban Waterfront Master Plan Task Force meeting for January 9, 1980, has been cancelled, but future meetings will be held at the Recreation Center. He requested that the council purchase a plaque for former Mayor Joseph B. Steve. After a brief discussion in which the councilmembers indicated their willingness to donate towards an aerial photograph of Port Townsend or other suitable recognition, Mayor McClure indicated he would look into the costs and report back to the Council. Mayor McClure announced the following standing commit"tees for the council: 138 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 8, 1980 cont. ANNOUNCEMENTS cont. Legislative/Environmental Fire/Light/Sanitation LIZ SMITH* Mike Kenna Joe Ciprioti JOE CIPRIOTI* Frie.da Imislund Jim Parker I Finance/Economics Water/Sewer/Street DALE JUDY* Mike Kenna Brent Shirley MIKE KENNA* Dale Judy Liz Smith Police/License Parks/Property/Preservation JIM PARKER* Dale Judy Brent Shirely FRI:EDA IMISLUND* Joe Ciprioti Liz Smith Youth/Senior Citizen/Human Affairs BRENT SHIRLEY* Frrêð.a Imislund Jim Parker Mayor McClure announced his appointment of Councilmember Ciprioti to the Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters Retirement Board. Councilmember Shirley suggested that the council 'might want to decide among themselves what committees they will have and who is to serve on them. After a brief discussion, Mayor McClure suggested that the council try his proposed organization and remain flexible. Mayor McClure announced,the appointments of John Floyd and Kris DeWesse to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the appointment of John Floyd to the Planning Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the appointment of Kris DeWesse to the Planning Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to table this motion until the next council meeting to allow the council an opportunity to think about it which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Mayor McClure announced the appointment of Peter Lindquist and the re-appointment of Joanne Fritz Service Commission. Councilmember Imislund made approve these appointments which was seconded by Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Simpson, E.G. to the Civil a motion to Councilmember Mayor McClure announced the appointment of Cheryl Van Dyke and Jim Heynan to the Library Board. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve these appointments which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed by voice vote with six councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Judy abstained from voting. Mayor McClure announced that Peter McBirney has been appointed as chairman of the Planning Task Force. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Health & Sanitation Committee- Councilmember Smith reported that a letter has been written to the Ferry Mediation Board recommending that an area for waiting passengers be designated for pets. 139 MI~UTES or TBEREGPr..ð.R _S_ESßJ:Q~_Qr~_JA"N:UðR¥_J~L 19_8_0__Q9JJ.~.__-------- --..--. "---"'----."---- -------- --------------- -----------------~---------------------- COMMITTEE REPORT cont. I Legislative & Environmental Committee- A brief discussion was held regarding the proposed negative declaration of environmental significance on the Larson checklist submitted on a shopping center at Sheridan and Sims Way. It was noted that this con~ittee desolved when the terms of Councilmember Shaneyfelt and Camfield expired. Mr. Kevin Larson was recongnized and explained that he hoped for action this night so he can secure financing. After a brief discussiòn, Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the council make a final declaration of non-significance on this checklist provided that the traffic control is dealt with satisfactorily which was seconded by Councilmember Judy, but later ~rithdrawn to allow the committee time to investigate the reaction of the State Highway Department to the plans. Water/Sewer/Street- Councilmember Judy reported that he would not recommend that the minimum be raised to 20,000 gallons for $6.00 because of the lack of water. . BID OPENING The following bids for petroleum products were opened and read aloud: Thomas Oil Company #2 Diesel Fuel Furnace Oil $.772 .772 I Harper Oil #2 Diesel Fuel Furnace Oil Regular Gasoline Premium Gasòline $.763 .763 .908 .963 Councilmember Judy made a motion to award the entire contract to Harper Oil which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1851 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 917 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1724 AND CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Mr. Grove read this 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 Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Smith made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1851 which was seconded by Council- member Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1852 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ARTS COMMISSION I Mr. Grove read this ordinance by title. CouncilmembE!r Judy made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1852 which was seconded by Counci1- member Judy. At the request of Councilmember Shirley Mayor McClure explained that the main function of the Commission will be to attract grants. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 140 . . MINUTES OF THE REGPLAR SESSIQN OF JðNUARY 8, 1980 cont. NEW BUSINESS cont. ORDINANCE NO. 1853 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1980 Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title and explained that the cost of living increase designated by the union contracts amounts to 7.16 percent. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Ordinance ~o. 1853 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I Side Sewer Contractor's License Application-Michael R. Graves- Councilmember Judy made a motion to grant Mr. Graves a Side Sewer Contractor's license which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned as 10:08 P.M. ~ ATTEST: I &4~P ~~ CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 15, 1980 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 15th day of January, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti , Freida Imisland, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Trea- surer David Grove. MINUTES I Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of January 8, 1980, as written arid to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- member Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Park 13,478.87 1,479.25