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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/1980 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 Junè 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']'ER PUBLICATION. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He indicated that this company already 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 locãl manager of Port Townsend Cable TV, was recognized and explained that the exsisting franchise ~ras 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 pertaini~g 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' whå would meet with Mr. Rollins to work 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 Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular se~:sion 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, Freidë~ Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, a~d City Clerk-Trea- surer David Grove. 166 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 20,1980 (cont.) MINUTES Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the minutes of May 6,1980, 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 I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer Equipment Rental $16,041. 59 203.36 79.68 4,123.08 6,775.77 3,454.53 Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a copy of a letter dated April 28, 1980, from Glen E. Archer, General Manager of Travel Advisors Inc. complaining about the tenants using the building owned by Mr. and Mrs. Emil next to the Siebenbaum Building. Mayor McClure indicated he would like to respond to this request. A letter dated April 29, 1980, from Warren Magnuson, Senator, to Mayor McClure explaining that he intends to do all he can to see that funding is restored for the Young Adult Conservation Corps was copied for the Council. I A claim dated May 12, 1980, from Marian Holbrook was received by the Council for damages to her car from hitting an unmarked, uncovered catch basin at Taylor St.- Councilmember Judy made a motion that the claim be rejected and referred to the insurance company which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unani- mously by voice vote. The Council received a letter dated May 13,1980, from Jean Anderson protesting the delay of construction by the Environmental Committee on the building designed for the property adjacent to the Green Eyeshade. She expressed her approval of the design and explained its compatibility with the other victorian buildings. Mayor McClure referred this letter to the Legislative-Environmental Committee. A letter from Keith Eggen of the Department of Transportation dated May 9, 1980, was received by the Council explaining that the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax for 1981 is approximately 6% lower than originally anticipated. The Mayor provided the Council with a copy of his letter dated May 12, 1980, to Peter J. Steel informing him that hè is withdrawing his name from appointment to the Energy Resource Commission because of his citizenship status. It was noted that the Council received a memorandum dated May 14,1980, from the City Engineer, Roger French, requesting permission for a citation to be issued by the Police Department to the owner of the Pedersen Oil Co. property because of a "for lease sign" errected without application. Mr. French explained that the Police Department is powerless in this matter without specific direction from the City Council. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Mayor see to it that the infraction of the Ordinance is taken care of which was seconded by Council- member Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Peter Badame was recognized and reported that on May 7th and 8th he attended a seminar on decisions that transit boards are required to make, representing both the City and County. He is meeting once each week with the Mayor, Council- member Kenna and the County Commissioners to discuss what needs to be done. He explained that the survey taken by the County Commissioners indicated citizens are in favor of a public transit system, but support a tax of only .001 and are opposed to the higher tax of .003 with approximately 50% of the surveys returned. The public hearing in Port Townsend will be Monday, June 9,1980, to obtain com- ment on how a system should be dèsigned in our area and Mr. Badame encouraged 167, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 20, 1980 (cont.) I the Council to attend. Councilmember Shirley expressed concern that the conditions set by the Council when approving bed and breakfast houses are not being observed by the owner- operators. Mr. Abraham explained that evidence is difficult to obtain when attempting to establish that a violation has been made because 1:he patrons are tourist and generally lack concern in these matters. This is why the Council has limited the permits to one year with no promise of renewal. Councilmember Smith explained that when there is a change in ownership, the seller may not always pass on the conditions and limitations because of his enthusiasm to make a sale on transferable permits. Mayor McClure announced the Association of Washington Cities Convention scheduled for June 17-20, 1980, in Olympia and he encouraged the Council 1:0 attend. Mr. Levi Ross was recognized and was questioned by Councilmember Shirley about the proposed appointments to the Energy Resource Commission of Maurice Libby and Ray- mon Canton. Mr. Ross indicated he has limited knowledge about both'. He had met Mr. Canton, but had not met Mr. Libby. He explained that based on their applica- tions, the men appear to be qualified. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to ap- prove the appointments of Maurice Libby and Raymon Canton to the Energy Resource Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Ross then explained how the Commission might serve the City in an advisory capacity. Mayor McClure displayed a framed picture of the U.S.S. Esteem given to the City. Mayor McClure urged the citizens to support the annual sale of poppies by the Veterans of the United States. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Police-License - Councilmember Parker reported that the committee has met with the manager of Port Townsend Cable T.V. and introduced some changes to the proposed oridnance. ORDINANCE NO. 1861 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, CREATING AND AWARDING PORT TOWNSEND CABLE T.V. LT.' A NON-EXC]~SIVE 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 AFTER PUBLICATION. I Mr. Grove asked the City Attorney if the ordinance is correct as to form and he said it is. Mr. Grove asked the City Attorney if a public hearing is requi:red, before this ordinance is adopted, because the City would be relE~asing the company from the requirement to obtain prior approval before increasing their rates. Mr. Abraham indicated it did not. Councilmember Judy indicated he felt the proposed ordinance gave the Council sufficient opportunity to review rate increases if citizens complained. Councilmember Imislund indicated she had requested copies of the exsisting franchise so she could compare the proposed ordinance against the exsisting franchise. Mr. Grove was excused from his post as City Clerk to address the Council at this time. He asked the Council to be cautious and take their time in reviewing this proposal and treat the Cable T.V. Company as a utility. He expressed concern that the Council is locking themselves into the 1% franchise fee for 15 years. Mayor McClure also expressed concern about being locked into a 1% franchise fee. Mr. Abraham expressed his personal opinion that the Council not lock themselves in to the 1% fee for 15 years. Councilmember Parker asked that the Committee have an opportunity to further review the proposal. As a resu11:, Mayor McClure referred the proposal back to the Police-License Committee. Youth-Senior Citizens-Human Affairs - Councilmember Shirley reported that the teen dance was attended by 325 people and the car club has been formed and drove the dignataries in the parade. Legislative-Environmental - Councilmember Smith reported that the committee is recommending that a proposed negative declaration of non-significance be issued on the Planned Unit Development Bayview Manor, a 24 unit apartment complex on Sheridan near the hospital. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voièe vote. 168 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 20, 1980 (cont.) OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1863 AN ORDINANCE VACATING MCNEIL STREET BETWEEN 19TH AND 20TH STREETS. I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy announced that he has changed his mind and will vote against adoption. Councilmember Judy made a mo- tion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to deny the ordinance which was se- conded by Councilmember Judy and passed by roll call vote with six Councilmembers voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Parker voted against the motion. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1862 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LOAN OF THE SUM OF $20,000.00 FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND TO THE STREET FUND. 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 Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voiée vote. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1862 which was sec- onded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Urban WaterfronT Study Presentation - Mr. Ron Kaspersin was recognized and report- ed that the Urban Waterfront Master Plan is in the final stages. After nine months work with a task force of approximately 30 people with good interest who have pointed out many problems, several policy statements will be presented to the Council and Planning Commission for consideration with examples depicting how the policy statement could be applied to a given situation. They will re- port on the availability of grants to improve waterfront usage. He explained that their contract with the City expires July 1, 1980, and there will be two meetings on May 21st and June 18th to which he encouraged the Council to attend. Some of the problem areas he indicated would be addressed in downtown parking, ferry terminal relocation, and conversion of exsisting ferry terminal, etc. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 9:14 P.M. ATTEST: I J~~ CLERK-TREASURER