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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/1980 I I I 161. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 6, 1980 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of May, 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, Mike Kenna, Dale Judy, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Sulith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk- Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Ciprioti requested that page 160 be revised to reflect the fact that a motion was made and seconded to approve Ordinance No. 1857 which was ruled out of order by the City Attorney because the ordinance had not as yet been cleared of the three readings required by law. He then made a motion to approve the minutes of April 15,1980, as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and clåims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Water-Sewer Federal Shared Revenue Payroll 1978 Water Construction Park Equipment Rental Firemen '.s Pension &, Relief 24,246.16 2,609.99 2,679.71 13,962.84 53.58 17,601. 25 300.00 376.43 35,106.68 909.56 After a brief discussion regarding a bill for building repair to the pound and the availability of insurance to cover the cost of vandalism, Councilmember Judy made a motion to pay the bills and claims from the proper fund which was second- ed by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated April 1, 1980 addressed to the Clerk-Treasur- er from A. W. Snyder, Director of Western Division of Puget Power, stating that they have no objection to the proposed vacation of Franklin Street lying between Lots 1 and 3 of Block 100 and Lots 2 and 4 of Block 93 provided an easement is reserved for maintenance purposes of their exsisting overhead power facilities. Mr. Grove indicated an ordinance has been prepared on this which will be intro- duced later in the agenda. A letter dated April 17,1980, to Mayor Joseph B. Steve regarding Federal Funding Restrictions and Obligation Plan from Kieth Eggen, State Engineer from the Depart- ment of Transportation was copied for the Council. In this letter the City was advised that only 30% of the planned projects would be funded. As a result, only $9,127 has been pledged for preliminary engineering on the Washington and Benedict Próject. Councilmember Shirley asked if this means the roads will not be con- structed. Mayor McClure reported that funds were pledged for construction. A thank you letter dated April 17,1980, was received from the Olympic Area Agency on Aging for proclaiming Mayas Older American Mon~h. The Council received a letter dated April 18, 1980, from Frederick J. Bender of the united States Department of the Interior addressed to David Goldsmith of the Jefferson County Planning Department indicating their decision on whether to recommend inclusion of Port Townsend on the Section 8 report under the General Authorities Act of 1976 this year will be delayed until after a meeting with elected officials and members of the business community here in Port Townsend. Mayor McClure reported those meetings will be held at the end of this week and next week. 162 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 6,1980 (cont.) A letter from Mayor McClure to Fred Peil, Assistant Secretary for Marine Trans- portation, dated April 18, 1980, was copied for the Council requesting periodic updates on progress towards completion of a new Hood Canal Bridge. On the same subject, a letter dated April 23,1980, from W. A. Bulley, Secretary of Trans- portation to Mayor McClure informing him that they have scheduled public in- formational meetings to explain-and discuss the current status and schedule, was copied for the Council. A memorandum dated April 18, Williams, Chairman of the Ad them that the fourth meeting Fort Worden. The Council received a copy of a Chief Forester for Pope & Talbot ing the application of herbicide plication season. Mayor McClure them to wait another year. 1980, was copied for the Council from Senator Al Hoc Committee on Historic Preservation informing of the committee will be held in the Chapel at I letter dated April 23,1980, from Milt Philbrook, Inc. requesting the Mayor's assistance in assess- in the area of City Lake prior to the 1981 ap- informed the Council that he will be asking The Council received a copy of a letter dated April 23, 1980, from Senator King Lÿsen to Fred Péil, Assistant Secretary of Marine Transportation requesting an explanation of the recent reorganization of the ferry system management. A letter from Mayor McClure to Fred peil, Assistant Secretary for Marine Trans- portation, dated April 25, 1980, was copied for the Council requesting that the Department of Transportatiòn explore the rural initiative programs currently being encouraged by President Carter. This letter was written in response to reports that proposed relocation of the ferry terminal in Port Townsend is view- ed as too expensive. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor McClure announced that he has attended the first meeting with Councilmem- ber Shirley and Kenna to consider the formation of a Public Transportation Bene- fit Area. He reported that the results of the survey taken indicate that there is substanial support for a transit system and asked for the City Council to declare their preliminary intent to form a Public Transportation Benefit Area. Councilmember Judy made a motion to authorize the City to participate in the study which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed by voice vote unani~ mously. He urged the Councilmembersto attend a conference in Olympia during the next couple days giving instruction on everything you need to know in form- ing a Public Transportation Benefit Area. Rene Bergstrom was recognized and commented on the letter dated May 6, 1980, from the Chamber of Commerce requesting the opportunity to contract to handle the promotion of tourism by directing the expenditure of the Hotel-Motel Tax recently established for that purpose. He indicated that this tax in Port Town- send is the result of tourism and should be spent for its further promotion. Mayor McClure..referred his request to the Finance Committee for a recommendation. Mayor McClure reported that the Finance Committee has received copies of the Union Contract for study. He explained that the wording is poor and need up- dating to be êffective. I Mayor McClure announced the appointments of three people to the Energy Resource- Commission: Peter Steel, Raymon Canton, and Maurice Libby. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental Committee - Councilmember Smith reported that recent- ly the bylaws of the Arts Commission were submitted to the Council and they were asked to include them ås part of their record. She explained that the ordinance establishing the commission was sufficient for the Council records and these bylaws are not necessary for inclusion. She reported that the Com- mittee has reviewed an environmental checklist submitted by Stanley Kowalkowski on a rezone application on property located near Tenth and Jackman and found several areas which indicated a significant environmental impact so an affirma- tive threshold determination was recommended. She reported that the applicant had not indicated what he will do as a result of the determination because the purpose of the application was to improve the marketability of the property. Councilmember Smith made a motion that a positive declaration be made indicat- ing environmental significance on this proposal which was seconded by Council- member Kenna. Mr. French explained that the City will be obligated to prepare an envi~onmental~impact statement on this proposal if the motion passes. It I 163 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 6,1980 (cont.) was explained that the applicant is to bare the cost of the statement if the proposal is not modified by the applicant to the extent that ar. environmental impact statement is no longer required. The motion passed unaI'.,imously by voice vote. Parks/Property/Preservation Committee - Councilmember Imislund reported that the committee is recommending àpproval of the following resolution: I RESOLUTION NO. 80-11 A RESOLUTION NAMING A CERTAIN BUILDING AT JOHN POPE MARINE PARK. Mr. Grove read the resolution by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 80-11 which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and pass- ed unanimously by Vòice vote. Youth/Senior Citizen/Human Affairs Committee - Councilmember Shirley reported that the car club sponsored by the Police Department need money to operate and proposed that $600.00 be taken from the Police Department budget and give it to the club to get it rolling. Mr. Grove explained the the City cannot give away funds but could pay for supplies and property for use by the club provided that they fell within legal limits. It was explained that in order for certain sup- plies to be ordered, payment must be included with the order. Mr. Grove indicat- ed a voucher could be presented before the Council for approval to issue a war- rant to accompany the order. PUBLIC HEARING I Street vacation Application No. 8002-02 - Walter Fuller - Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to vacate McNeil Street between 19th and 20th Streets. Mayor McClure opened the meeting to the public and Lyman Ellis was recognized and spoke in favor of the application as Mr. Fuller's Son-In-Law indicating that Mr. Fuller's age prohibits him from climbing the stairs to the Council Chambers. He indicated that the family owns the property on both sides of this portion of the street and needs the land in order to improve his failing septic system. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and turned the ap- plication over to the Council for disposition. Mr. John Floyd was recognized and asked to clarify the recommendation of the Planning Commission. He explained that 21st Street has already been vacated and McNeil could only be developed for the block in question and appears to be unnecessary for the street system. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Shirley made a motion to table the application until a decision is made on an ordinance establishing a fee for' vacation of a street. Councilmember Kenna seconded the motion. Mr. Abraham cautioned the Council that ordinances passed in the future could not apply to this or any other application currently in process. Councilmember Shirley withdrEM his motion and Councilme~er Kenna withdrew his second. After further discuss,ion, Councilmem- ber Judy made a motion to approve the application which was seconded by Council- member Parker. After further discussion, the motion passed by roll call vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. CouncilmeIT~ers Ciprioti and Smith voted against the motion. OLD BUSINESS I ORDINANCE NO. 1857 AN ORDINANCE CREATING AN ANTI-LITTER CODE. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title and explained that this is the second. reading. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the ordinance be removed from the table which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and pëlssed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Abraham explained the proposed penalty woúld be covered as a misdemeanor. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the second reading be con- sidered the third which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimous~ ly by voice vote. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adòpt Ordinance No. 1857 which was seconded by Councilm'ember Smith and passed unanimously by roll call vote. 164 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 6, 1980 (cont.) ORDINANCE NO. 1859 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF FRANKLIN STREET EXTENDING 110 FEET WEST FROM JACKSON STREET, RESERVING EASEMENTS AND PROVIDING CONDITIONS FOR TERMINATION. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Parker but failed by roll call vote with five Councilmembers voting against the motion. Councilmembers Parker and Shirley voted for:'the motion. At the request of Mr. Grove, Mr. Abraham explained that because of the apparent opposition, further readings woùld not be necessary. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the second and third readings be made at this time which was seconded by Councilmember Parker but failed by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting against the motion. Councilmember Judy, Shirley, and Parker voted in favor of the motion. I Councilmember Shirley requested a recess at this time, 8:58 P.M.;which was de~ clared by Mayor McClure. The meeting was reconvened at 9:08 P.M. NEW BUSINESS Property Exchange at City Lake - Mr. Grove explained that a second draft was prepared on the ordinance. Mr. Abraham and Mr. French explained that the legal descriptions were changed and the City will receive more property than originally described. ORDINANCE NO. 1860 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR PROPERTY NEAR CITY LAKE. I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. After a brief, discussion about the value and the cost, Councilmember Shirley made a motion and it was seconded by Council- member Ciprioti to remove the ordinance from the table. The motion passed unani- mously by voice vote. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the first read- ing be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1860 which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1858 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF ASSEMBLIES; DEFINING THE FACTORS AND CONDITIONS PERTAINING THERETO; SETTING FORTH A PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMIT AND FIXING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION, OR VIOLATIONS HEREOF. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1858 which was second- ed by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 80-10 A RESOLUTION DECLARING COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR CENTRALIZATION OF EMERGENCY CALL NUMBERS. I Mr. Grove read the resolution by title. Mayor McClure explained that a toll free number such as 911 is needed to eliminate the many different telephone numbers for emergency services. The cost of dispatching was discussed and the Mayor ex- plained that we could do this on our own at any time without participating with the county. After a brief discussion, an exhibit has been annexed to the resolu- tion displaying the anticipated cost. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 80-10 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. 165 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 6, 1980 (cont.) Planned Unit Development Application No. 7903-04 - Lakeside Industries - Council- member Smith made a motion to conduct a public hearing on this application at the regular meeting June 3,1980, which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ORDINANCE NO. 1861 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, CREATING AND AWARDING PORT TOWNSEND CABLE TV, LTD. A NONEXCLUSIVE FIFTEEN YEAR CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE IN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; PROVIDING RULES GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF SAME; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND AF'I'ER PUBLICATION. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He indicated that this company alréady has a franchise and questioned whether it is in proper form because of this fact. Mr. Abraham indicated he would review it as to form during the period before the next Council meeting. Mr. Ray Rollins, the locäl manager of Port Townsend Cable TV, was recognized and explained that the exsisting franchise ~'as issued to their parent company and they would like that changed. He further explained that the present franchise has parts pertaining to construction which no longer apply. The insurance coverage has changed as well as wording pertaining to unauthorized connections. He indicated they would like less control by the City over rates and some other changes which are not in the present draft. After a brief dis- cussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the draft- be referred to the Police/License Committee' whò would meet with Mr. Rollins to wo:rk out the details. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and 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 9:58 P.M. ATTEST: jJ~~ CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 20,1980 I The City Counèil of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of May, 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, Freida 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-Trea- surer David Grove.