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Home My WebLink About06/03/1980 169 -----, --- -- ---~ ---------- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 3,1980 --------, The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 3rd day of June, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Freida Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk-Trea- surer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the minùtes of May 20,1980, as writ- ten and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and clåims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Library Park Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension & Reliëf Federal Shared Revenue Payroll 19,095.35 4,163.92 2,125.00 349.11 12,877.46 2,405.12 883.41 344.63 17,890.30 Councilmember Judy made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the pro- per funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS I Mr. Grove reported the Council received a letter dated May 12,1980, from Gael Stuart and Roger Maldonado representing the Wheels Senior Transportation Program requesting a loading zone in front of the Admiralty Apartments. Mr. Grove advis- ed the Council that he wrote a response advising them that the Police Chief pre- sently is the authorized official to establish loading zones and the Mayor wrote a response advising them that he is studying the problem and will make a recom- mendation to the Council. Mayor McClure reported that he has met with the depart- ment heads on this request and will have a report for the Council at the next meeting. It was explained by Councilmember Ciprioti that the Council had turned down a request for reserved parking at this location but expressed their approval of a loading zone. Mr. Grove reported that the application and fee were not received from the owner to initiate the process. The Council received a request from the Arts Commission dated May 19,1980, asking that the Hotel/Motel Tax collected be allowed to accumulate to J?rovide for a broader base of allocation to allow the Mayor and Council the opportunity to care- fully consider the merits of each submitted proposal relevant to inclusion in the 1981 City budget. Mayor McClure referred this letter to the Finance Committee. The Committee agreed to meet Tuesday night, June 10,1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers to consider all requests for use of these funds. The Council received a letter dated May 30,1980, from Mayor McClure reporting that he is beginning negociation between the City and the Port of Port Townsend to purchase the Port property contiguous to the Kai Tai Lagoon 1Ñith a grant from the Interagency Council for Outdoor Recreation. The Mayor wrote a letter dated May 30,1980, to the Council rep)rting that he and the Mayor of Edmonds have encouraged Mr. Fred Rodolf, owner of the Lulu Bell, a 65 foot - 49 passenger vessel, to begin passenger ferry service to connect the two cities. It was indicated the service would start June 6,1980. The'Mayor reported that a float and ramp has been loaned to the City by the Port of Port Townsend for use at the City dock for loading and unloading passengers, but other possible locations are still being considered. 170 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 3,1980 (cont.) ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Peter Badame was recognized and reminded the Council about the public hear- ing to be held on Monday, June 9th regarding public transportation. He distri- buted a one page report to the Council on the opinion survey taken. Mayor McClure announced the appointments of Alex Fowler and Greg Wright to the Energy Resource Commission. I Councilmember Shirley reported that John Gorham is advertising four bedrooms available at the Griffith House in violation of his conditional use permit which only provides for 2 rooms. He also reported that the wiring is alleged to be faulty. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Shirley made a motion to notify Mr. Gorham that he has 15 days to bring his use of the Griffith House into com- pliance with the conditional use permit which was seconded by Councilmember Par- ker and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental - Councilmember Smith reported that the committee has met with representatives from Jefferson County Hospital District #2 regarding the environmental checklist submitted on their rezòne application to allow con- struction of medical offices at 9th and Sheridan. She reported that the commit- teei~recommending that a proposed declaration of environmental non-significance be issued on the rezone proposal. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Youth/Senior Citizen/Human Affairs - Councilmember Shirley employment assistance has been considered by the Committee, of odd jobs is non-exsistant. He announced that the Police soring a baseball team. Park/Property/Preservation - Councilmember Imislund reported that the Park Board is taking steps to make recommendations for improvement to the Park Comprehensive Plan. reported that youth but the availability Department is spon- I Police/License - Councilmember Parker reported that the Committee has received several copies of Cable Television Franchise Ordinances from other cities of similar size where the fee ranges from three percent to seven percent. OLD BUSINESS Street Vacation Application' No. 7910-01 - Slater - Mr. Grove explained that this application to vacate 7th Street between Hendricks and Sherman ~ was tabled for six months on December 4, 1979. Mayor McClure asked Mr. Grove to read a portion of the minutes from that date to refresh the minds of the Council re- garding the circumstances surrounding the action tö table which he did. Council- member Shirley maae a motion that the application be denied which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 80-12 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPROVING THE NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT ESTABLISHED IN THE CITY. Mr. Grove read the resolution by title. Councilmember Smith made a motion to adopt Resolution 80-12 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund. Council- member Smith explained that the district was established in 1977 and encompasses the original townsite. She indicated the City will receive a award Saturday at which time the national director will be in town. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. ATTESU ~ ~ YOR CLERK-TREA$U~R