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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/15/1981 327 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 15l 1981 The City Council of the City of Port ToWhsend met in regular session this 15th day of December, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL II Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, 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-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmembers Judy and Shirle~ moved and. Councilmembers Shirley and J~dy seconded tQ a~Brove.t e minutes.of 11/10/81 ann 12/]/81 as wrJ. t'ten ¡and to d.1.fiP s;e WIt. the readIng of t.fiem. Tile mbt:íon passea unanImouSly ny Ice va e. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Arterial Street Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Kah Tai Lagoon Park $ 3,933.27 141. 22 12,190.48 600.00 3,036.35 5,506.15 33,277.80 124,260.00 1956 Transmission Line Replacement 4,269.78 I A motion was made by Councilmember Kenna and seconded by Council- member Judy that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funãs. It passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated December 2, 1981, from Wilma Rosbach, Chairman of Natural Resources and Environmental Aff~irs Committee in the House of Representatives of the state of Washington to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council indicating the committee has appointed a sub~commÌ' ttee to look into Forest. Practices and his concern for munIcIpa watersheds. A letter from Pete Friedman, Associate Planner in the Jefferson County Planning Department, dated December 2, 1981, to George Avis of the Kah Tai Care Center advising him that any significant re- visions to the expansion plans will require a new permit application and hearing was copied for the Council. Mayor McClure referred this to the upcoming consideration of their application. I The Council received a letter dated December 7, 1981, from Harriette Buchman of the Juvenile Diversion Program indicating the nature of the program and that the Jefferson County Commissioners are request- ing that the City assist in the funding of this service. Ms. Harriette Buchman was recognized and explained the objectives of the Juvenile Diversion" Unit and how the program operates. She asked the City Council to share the responsibility with the County for the Juvenile Diversion Unit. She explained the-consequences if the program is not adequately funded and requested $3,693 as the City's portion. Mayor McClure suggested the Council address this, request with the budget later in the meeting. A letter dated December 7, 1981, from Mayor McClure to B.G. Brown Chairman of the Jefferson County Commissioners was copied for the Council asking the County Commissioners to reconsider the present Courthouse site for the new jail in light of the recent action of the Legislature brought to the City's attention by Mr. Wallin and appropriate a reasonable time that would give the C6urthouse location every possible consideration. The Council received a letter dated December 11, 1981, from Richard E. Ballou, Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints requesting temporary permission to place a 24 x48 foot double wide 328 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 15, 1981 Cont. ~ ------~------------------------------------ -------- -- -- - - --- --------------------- mobile home unit on their chapel site at 24th and Kuhn Street to increase classroom space for Sunday School, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scout organizations. Mr. Grove indicated Mr. Stephen Ikerd is present to answer any questions regarding this request. Council- member Shirley asked if there was any urgency to the request. Mr. Ikerd was recognized and indicated a reasonable time for response is acceptable, preferably within a month. Mayor McClure referred the request to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated December 13, 1981, from Edna Lovano to ~1ayor McClure was copied for the Council requesting a street light on the Sunrise cul-de-sac. Mayor McClure referred this to the Fire/Light/Sanata- tion Committee. I Mayor McClure reported that the Council has received a proposed list of standing committees and requested that the Council state their preferences to him. Mayor McClure reported that a study has been completed on the rates outside of town which indicates adequate revenue is still being generated to offset this higher cost of operating the water treatment plant. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Virginia Fuller was recognized and spoke in favor of the resolution calling upon the President and the United States Congress to suspend the production of nuclear weapons and to reduce tensions with the Soviet Union. Mayor McClure reported that legislation authorizing a local sales tax passed the Senate but was not considered in the House during the special session of Legislature. I Mayor McClure announced the reappointment of Julie McCulloch to the Planning Commission, Warren Steurer to the Park Board, Jean Camfield to the Planning Commission, Robert Cook to the civil Service Commission, and Paul Boyer to the Park Board. Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the reappointments which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Water/Sewer/Street Councilmember Kenna indicated that the committee would llke to dlSCUSS the proposed use of Harrisòn Street by Jefferson National Bank. Mayor McClure excused himself from the room and turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro-Tem Dale Judy. Mr. Glen Ison was recognized and spoke in favor of the request to allow construction of parking for use by bank customers which would be enhanced by construction of a mini-park at the water's edge. Even though this area south of Water Street is presently underwater, as part of the construction of the new ferry terminal will include a landfill in this area. Mr. Ison pointed out that construction of the ferry terminal considerably reduces the value of the property presently occupied by the bank. The bank feels that its ability to do business will be impared by the increased traffic within the area and they need more parking for their staff and customers to offset this adverse impact. They are offering to pave the parking area and construct a park at an expense of ap- proximately $10,000 and pay a lease fee of $50.00 per -month. Mr. Ison reported that the bank has been approached by the State to grant two easements, one to allow riprap to be placed on part of the banks property and one to allow construction equipment to cross their property~during the period of construction. He indicated the bank is not willing to grant the easements until their request has been answered by the City. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee has no recommendation on the request. Hayor McClure reported that there has been div:Lsion among the committee members on the amount of public use of this property. He distributed an alternate plan which would allow additional public parking in the area. After a brief discussion, City Attorney Glenn Abraham was requested to express any legal opinions he had about the request. He indicated that the City is prohibited I 329 I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 15, 1981 Cont. from vacating tIle street out nas every rignt to .lease i~for a period of time. He indicated the law restricts thl::! length of the lease but does provide that it can be renewed. After further discussion, Mr. Bernie Arthur was recognized and provided a short histo~y of the mediation leading up to the selection of this site for the new £erry terminal. He indicated that a settlement of this type was implied during the negotiations which led the bank to support the selection. After further discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to authorize the City Attorney to draw up a lease between the City and Jefferson National Bank with the following provisions: 1. Five year renewable term, 2. The bank to provide paving and sidewalks as shown in the firs-t proposal (alternative A) for twenty-five spaces to be used by the bank customers and employees, 3. The lease payment be $100 per month, 4. and that ,the bank contribute $500 for the development of the park, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna revised his motion to reduce the lease payment to $50 in light of the cost to pave thE::! area which was agreed to by Councilmember Judy who seconded the motion. The motion passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. Fire/Light/Sanitation Councilmember Parker reported that the committee has met to consider disposition of the 1973 Chevrolet Ambulance and are considering allowing the hospital -to use it for transport of patients to other hospitals out of the area. I Legislative/Environmental Councilmember Smith reported that the commlttee lS recommending that a final declaration of non-signfic- ~ncðt~ðni~8ufga~nef¥~cfh~fircgl~¡sP§2g8~ð2dbgyJCðÙn~ïfffiëmb~QeKWflgã an~ passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Smith reported that the committee is recommending that a -~fihal --- negative declar- ation be issued on the subdivision proposed by Dean :~ebbens, et ale She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Council- member Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Councilmember Smith reported that the committee has met with representatives from Port Angeles Savings and Loan to consider their plans and request for an extension of time to begin construc~ tion of their new facility at the corner of Jefferson and Kearney Street. She indicated that the committee was in favor of extending the time but could not reach agreement on the plans. She compared the present proposal with the previous plans submitted at the time the rezone was requested. After a brief discussion, Mr. Charles Wilson, President of Port Angeles Savings and Loan, ~,¡as recognized and spoke in favor of their request. He complained that objections by the committee about using brick outside the historic :~dìs:trict was unsupported by any-of the materials he has received. Ms. Sally Balson was recognized and spoke against the proposal encouraging the Council to establish criteria that will harmonizE~ new construc- tion with the existing theme of the downtown area. Councilmember Smith made a motion that the Council extend the time to start construction from 2 to 3 years which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure made an appointment of Councilmember Shirley to head an ad hoc committee to meet with the representatives of the Port Angeles Savings and Loan and interested citizens along with Councilmembers Parker and Kenna. Parks/Property/Preservation/Energy Councilmember Ciprioti reported that the committee has met to consider a request to purchase certain land owned by the City on Hastings Avenue. He indicated that the committee agrees that the subject property is not surplus to the needs of the city. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Mayor write a letter to Mr. Zamperin- advising him of the desire of the City to keep this property which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClur~ declared a recess at 8:59 P.M. reconvened at 9:16 P.M. The meeting was OLD BUSINESS 330 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 15, 1981 Cont. -~----- ---~-- -u- u ------ --- --- -- - - - .------ -- ------------ -~--~- ------- 1982 Budget Mr. Grove explained that the proposed budget has been updated to reflect the salary increases negotiated with the Union with corresponding increases in the appropriations for retirement and Social Security. He indicated that a proposed budget for the balance of the Library Services/Construction Act Grant has been presented to complete the package. Mayor McClure expressed his support for the request from the Juvenile Diversion Unit. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Federal Shared Revenue Budget be revised to appropriate $3,500 for the Juvenile Diversion Unit by reducing the appropriation for Deputy Clerk-Treasurer from $4,000 to $3,000 and Youth Recreation from $25,000 to 22,500 which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. James DeLeo was recognized and s2oke in favor of hiring additional staff to man the ambulance from the Iunds generated by the Emergency Medical Services Levy which recently passed a vote of the people. He suggested as sources of revenue 1. A service contract with the Port of Port Townsend, 2. A service-contract with Crown Zellerbach, 3. Licensing garage sales, 4. Update the contract for fire protection at Fort Worden, 5. Eliminate the appropriation for a Zoning Consultant, and 5. . Eliminate the appropriation for the 911 dispatching system. and 6. Purchase the ambulance on time rather than paying for it in full during 1982. After a brief discussion, Mr. Skip Storm was recognized and expresses his support for the request of Mr. DeLeo indicating that the Volunteer Fire Department were led to believe that an additional man would be hired if the Emergency Medical Services Levy passed and based on that understanding spent their own funds to promote the levy. He suggested as additional sources of funds the sale of the old ambulance and other old fire equipment. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Judy suggested that the Finance Committee have a meeting to discuss alternatives to finance additional personnel. Councilmember Shirley requested that an additional $5,000 be ap- propriated in 1982 for brochure printing from the Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Fund. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed by roll call vote. with four Councilmembers voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Ciprioti voted against the motion. Councilmember Kenna was not in the room for the discussion or vote. ORDINANCE NO. 190à AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE 1982 BUDGETS FOR THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT, THE WATER-SEWER UTILITIES, AND BOND REDEMPTION FUNDS. 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 Judy arid passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1902 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1903 AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAX UPON CERTAIN BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND PRI- VILEGES, REQUIRING A BUSINESS LICENSE FOR THE ßM~E, PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION THEREOF, DEFINING OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that this is the result of recommendations from the Finance Committee who reviewed the requirements for a revised ordinance on utility taxes and is patterned after the sample ordinance distributed to the Council in October. It was explained that a rate of 6.3% on telephone, 4% on electricity and 4% on gas would maintain the same I I I :3,31 -- MINUTES OF 'THE REGULAR SESSrON OF DECEMBER 15, 1981 Cont. - - anticipated revenue for 1982 as previously experienced. Council- member ~enna 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. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1903 which was seconded by Council- member Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I Insurance Coverage for 1982 Councilmember Judy reported that the Flnance Commlttee met wlth representatives from each bidder and are recommending that the contract be awarded to Geller Insurance Inc., the low bidder. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1901 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $88,250 TO VARIOUS FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title which constituted the second reading. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the second reading be considered the third which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmembe~ Judy madela motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1901 which was seconded by CounCl - member Kenna and passed unanimously by roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1904 I AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1982 Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that the figures represent the 5% salary increase negotiated with the union. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be con- sidered the second and the.third be by title only which was second- ed by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Parker made a motion that the ordinance be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1905 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ATTENDANCE PAY OF CITY COUNCILMEN, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1984. I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. The original draft showed an effective date of January 1,1982 for an amount of $50.00 and was changed by consensus to become effective Janaury 1, 1984 in an amount of $35.00. Councilmember Kenna 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 by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Council- member Ciprioti voted against the motion. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Counc;Llínember Kenna made a motion that the ordiance be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Ciprioti and Judy voted agalnst the motlon. RESOLUTION NO. 81-26 A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE PRESIDENT AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUSPEND PRODUCTION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND TO REDUCE TENSIONS WITH THE SOVIET UNION Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Judy. After a brief discussion 332 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 15, 1981 Cont. Mr. Abraham reminded the Council that this is not a City issue and will only express the opinion of the people that vote for it and does not represent the opinion of the community. The motion failed by voice vote. . ORDINANCE NO. 1906 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1553. ,I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by titÌe. Mayor McClure indicated that~the~fee charged need only be $10.00 rather than the $25.00 he first recommended in order to r€cover our costs. Councilmember $~i~ley made a motion that the first reading be considered the secõnd and the third be by title only which was seconed by Council- member Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1906 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 10:47 P.M. MAYOR ATTEST: ð~~ CITY CLERK I MiNUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 5, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of January, 1982, 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, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, Freida Imislund, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City En~ineer Rpger French, ,and City Cle.rk-Treasufer . David Grove. ~'....(vVVl.-~ /~ ~J. ~ -<-.--.. ~ ~ ~, 1\ Q,J ( f\}ÃJ I ?-<./ MINUTES ' .~tT Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of December 15, 1981, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- member Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Park Federal Shared Revenue Street Water/Sewer Current Expense Library Services/Const. Act Kah Tai Lagoon Park Library Payroll $1,895.18 3,383.43 4,774.63 8,590.39 28,000.75 666.11 78,200.00 2,901. 69 25,975.38 Equipr.nent Rental 20,302.45