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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/1980 155 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 1, 1980 u_-- .. -~--- ------- I I I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regülar session this 1st day of April, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. 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 and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. City At- torney Glenn Abraham arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the minutes of March 18, 1980, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- member Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Equipment Rental Library Water-Sewer Payroll Firemen's Pension & Relief Federal Shared Revenue Park $22,350.02 1,924.33 2,003.17 2,815.23 13,607.51 17,235.11 900.53 169.55 229.27 Councilmember Judy made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the pro- per funds which was seocnded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove reported that the Council received a letter dated March 26,1980, from Zenon P. Olbertz requesting that a property damage claim form Willard Molloy be turned over to the City's insurance company for consideration. Councilmember Judy made a motion to reject the claim and refer it to the City's insurance com- pany which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. It was reported that the Council received a copy of a stipulation and agreed order from the Pollution Control Hearings Board of the Stàte òf Washington dated March 18, 1980, dismissing charges against the City of Port Townsend for pollut- ing the water at Chimacum Creek. Mayor McClure explained that this is only part of the action and that' charges are still pending on the fish kill connected with this alledged pollution. The Council received a copy of a letter dated February 5, 1980, from cheryl L. Bergener, Assistant to the Secretary of the Water Works Certification Board for the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services announcing that Joseph G. Kenyon is being issued a certificate of competency as a Water Distri- bution Specialist 1. The Council received a copy of a letter ~o Ms Jean Anderson dated March 6,1980, from Allan W. Munro regarding the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine in which he offers to meet with the City Council in an advisory capacity. A copy of a letter from Mayor McClure to Fred Peil, Assistant Secretary for Marine Transportation in the Department of Transportation of the State of Washingotn dated March 26, 1980, was given to the Council requesting a complete and compre- hensive status report on the Hood Canal Bridge Project. A letter dated March 28, 1980, from Mayor McClure to Milt Philbrook of Pope and Talbot, Inc. was delivered to the Council requesting that they delay for one year the aerial spraying of chemicals near City Lake. The Mayor reportéd that as far as he can tell they are going to comply with the request. 156 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 1, 1980 (cont.) The Council received a notice dated March 7,1980, from the Association of Wash- ington Cities informing them about energy management workshops on April 16 and 18, 1980. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor McClure proclaimed April 13-19,1980, as Medical Laboratory Week in Port Townsend. Mr. Frank Vane was recognized and indicated that he and Lillian Jacobson would like an opportunity at the appropriate time to address the Council on Resolution 80-07 regarding future water service sales. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Police-License Committee - Councilmember Parker reported that the Committee has surveyed the problem of residential traffic and pedestrian travel throughout the City and are evaluating the cost for additional controls. Finance Committee - Councilmember Judy reported that the Poundmaster has with- drawn his request for the City to pay his travel expenses to Alabama for train- ing. He explained that the Committee will be looking closely at the budget and expect each department head to stay within the bounds of their budget. Legislative-Environmental Committee - Councilmeffiber Smith indicated that there had been no adverse response to the proposed declaration of non-significance on the Subdivision entitled "Hastings Heights" and made a motion that a final de- claration of non-significance be issued on the project-which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS I variance Application No. 7912-01 - Whitey Johnson - Mr. Grove explained that this is a request to reduce that rear yard setback from twenty feet to fifteen feet so that five feet can be deeded to Lot 17 in Galleon View Estates which has been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Mayor McClure then opened the hearing to the publicto receive testimony, but none was offered. The hear~ ing was closed to the public and turned over to the Council for disposition. City Engineer Roger French requested that the Council table this applièation pending a review of the Galleon View Estates Plat. Councilmember Smith made a . motion to table the ,application which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Street Vacation Applièation No. 8002-01 - William Isley - Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this applièation to vacate that portion of Franklin Street lying between Lots 1 and 3 of Block 100 . and Lots 2 and 4 of Block 93 in the Original Townsite. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to receive public comments and recognized William Isley who spoke in favor of his application. Mr. Isley explained that they propose a residential use of property which abbuts a commercial use. He indicated that the only way' that they can provide screening is for this street to be vacated which would allow them to plant a row of trees. Councilmember Parker asked what change has been made to'the request since it was first denied because of access to the Morrello property. Mr. Isley explained that they would provide a 16 foot ease- ment for access to the Morrello property. Mr. Isley then was permitted to show a series of slides to the Council to familiarize them with the surrounding area and pictures of the model apartment complex they propose to build. Street Super- intendent Ed Hawley has recognized and spoke against the application because of the lack of public access in the area. Mr. Stephen Hayden was recognized and testified against the application pointing out that the area is undeveloped and the zoning ordinance provides that the business must provide screening. There being no further testimony, the hearing was closed to the audience by Mayor McClure and turned over to the Counèil for disposition. Mr. French asked if the size of the development would need to be reduced without the street vacation and said it would. During the ensuing discussion, there were several references to the proposed project. Mr. Abraham reminded the Council that the project is not under consideration at this time and the applicant is under no obligation to complete any of the plans discussed. After further discussion, Councilmember Shirley made a motion to table the application until the next meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously.by voice vote. I 157 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 1, 1980 (cont.) - -------u_---~~--------~ - u_--~------------ ,-------------- -------- ----- --- n- ---~---------------~- ---------______n'_____-------- ~- "-" OLD BUSINESS I Ferry Terminal Location - Mr. George Yaunt was recognized and indicated that he had attended the Council meeting to answer any questions that the Council might have regarding the mediation board recommendation. Councilmemb'3r Shirley asked for a prediction as to what the Department of Transportation will do in response to the recommendation. Mr. Yaunt indicated it was impossible to predict but that the decision is workable. Mr. John Floyd indicated that the Planning Commission has reviewed the recommendation and voted to endorse it at their last meeting with a further recommendation that the relocation be made at th'3 earliest con- vience of the Department of Transportation. Bid Award-Pnuematic Roller - Mr. Grove reported that the Stre~t'-Sewer Superinten- dent Ed Hawley has recommended that the Council accept the bid of Sahlberg Equip- ment because they can deliver within two weeks and are willing to allow the City tradin value for the Hamco Roller and Athy Loader for certain ,extras. Council- member Shirley made a motion to accept the Sahlberg bid which was seconded by Councilmember Judy. After a brief discussion regarding the extras, the motion passed unanimously by vòice vote. NEW BUSINESS Street Vacation Application No. 8002-02 - Walter Fuller - Councilmember Smith made a motion to conduct a public hearing on this application a.t the regular Councilmeeting on May 6,1980, which was seconded by Councilme~~er Ciprioti and passed unanimously voice vote. I RESOLUTION NO. 80-07 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE WATER COMMITTEE. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee has labored many hours to prepare this recommendation based on complete information and under pre:3sure from the City Attorney and others to establish a service area. He then ¡nade a motion to adopt Resolution 80-07 which was seconded by Councilmember Smith. Mayor McClure then opened the meeting to the audience for comment. Ms. Lillian Jacobson was recognized and asked if the Council contemplated a public heari~g before adopting this Resolution. Councilmember Kenna indicated that public hearings would be a part of the process of updating the comprehensive water plan. J~s. Jacobson re- quested that the Council table this Resolution for further consideration. Ms. Jacobson asked if the City is obligated based on a letter from ,Jack Fields in- dicating city water would be available to her land. Mr. Abrah~n indicated that in his opinion, the City is not obligated to provide water to a::1Y area which is not now being served.. He indicated that the Resolution is prop3r. Mr. Frank Vane was recognized and expressed his dissatisfaction with this attempt to aban- doned the comprehensive plan adopted in 1974. He expressed SOffi'3 doubt about the content of the Resolution and as a result, Mayor McClure requested that Mr. Grove read the Resolution in its entirity which he did. Councilmember Kenna then point- ed out on the map, the boundries of the proposed service area. The motion was~ passed unanimously by roll call vote. I RESOLUTION NO. 80-08 A RESOLUTION DECLARING PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING SALE OR TRADE. Mr. Grove read~the Resolution. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt the Resolution which was secoñded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr.~Abraham requested that the Council establish a policy regarding the eligibility of,city employees and their families bidding on surplus property. Mayor McClure referred this request to the Legislative-Environm'3ntal Committee. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 9:02 P.M. AT;ç~ ~ CLERK.,.. TREASURER ~