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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/1983 -..----. . I I I 35 -- MINUTES OF T.HE REGUL~~. ?~~$J9_~ _9F __D~~EM]~Eß--2~Lccl:_~~~~"c-'-=-,-,~-'---~ ---,----- -------------- . - --------.- -'----------".'--_h____- The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of December, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. in the I Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. I I I I ¡ ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Jean Camfield, Frieda Imislund, and Dale Judy. Councilmembers James Parker and Mike Kenna were excused. Also present were I City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. MINUTES Councilmember Ciprioti asked that page 31 be corrected to read that "Councilmember Ciprioti repeated that suggestion made by Council- member Kenna earlier allowing the contraètor (not owner) to offer some mitigating measures." Councilmember Imislund made a motion I to approve the minutes of December 5 and 6, 1983, as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council~ II member Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I BILLS AND CLAIMS I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Street $ 760.29 Memorial Fund 236.66 Library 325.00 Hotel/Motel Transient Tax 10.12 Current Expense 3,558.16 Water/Sewer 8,232.43 Park 120.79 Equipment Rental 846.55 Arterial Street 525.00 Councilmember Hunt 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. COMr1UNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated December 2, 1983, from Donna Valentine requesting a street light at 19th and Sherman for traffic safety. ~1ayor Shirley referred this to the Fire and Light Committee. Councilmember Ciprioti explained that there is no pole near this intersection. The Council received a series of financial statements from Port Townsend Cable T.V. A letter dated December 7, 1983 from Ted Stricklin to Gerald Hickenbottom requesting his presence at this Council meeting was copied for the Council to discuss renewal of his conditional use permit to operate a day care school. A letter from Ted Stricklin to Mr. G.M. Smith dated December 7, 19~U, was copied for the Council requesting his presence at this meeting to review the conditional use permit to' operate Maria Children's Home. The Council received a letter dated December 8, 1983, from Charles! M. Barker of Community Counseling Service praising the Jefferson County Domestic Violence Program and urging the Council to enroll as a member. - A letter dated December 12, 1983, from Anne Enfield was copied I for the Council in opposition to Conditional Use Permit Application No. 1183-01 from Mr. Ellis because of her feeling that commercial I structures on residential property. Mr. Grove explained that this. application has yet to come before the Council. 36 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1983 Cont. -------- ---------------------.- --.------ ------~------_.- ----------- -------------------- A letter dated December 14, 1983 from Randy Storm, State Manager of Public Entities National Company to David Grove was copied for the Council providing the City with a copy of the Sewer Back-Up Ordinance adopted by the City of Kennewick. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Water/Sewer Committee. I A letter dated December 16, 1983, from Bob Carter to Mayor Shirle~ was copied for the Council addressing objections expressed by Homer Smith III to the present law enforcement professional liability and errors and omissions coverage. I The Council received a letter dated December 20, 1983, from Konrad Schwenke and Cheryl Van Dyke requesting that the Council explore and debate increased revenue sources for the Library budget beginning now to plan for future funding. Councilmember Hunt suggested that the Finance Committe~ meet with the Library Board at their regular meeting January 31, 1984. A memorandum dated December 15, 1983, from Lois Flury was received by the Council reporting that the firm of Robert DeWolfe/Carey/ I Caldwell were selected by the committee to work on the design and development of Stage One of the Kah Tai Lagoon Park and requesting approval by the City Council. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Cheryl Van Dyke was recognized and read in full the letter of December 20, 1983, introduced under communications. Ms. Nora Porter was recognized and spoke against an editorial in the Port Townsend Leader ctitizing tourist proITotion activities as a use of the Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Revenues. I Mr. Anthony Stroeder was recognized and asked the Council to conduct another hearing on the street vacation application of Mr. Donovan first heard at the last council meeting because he felt Counailmember Camfield had a condlict of interest and he felt Mr. Donovan was discriminated against. Mayor Shirley explained that one of the Councilmembers voting in the majority would need to make the motion 'to reconsider. Mr. Abraham explai that Councilmember Camfield's participation in the hearing would not be considered a conflict of interest because she voted against the application. After a brief discussion, it was suggested by Councilmember Hunt that the issue be scheduled on the agenda for the next council meeting when Councilmember Kenna will be present to comment on the request. Mayor Shirley indicated that he would do that if the Council so desired. . No objections to this action were expressed. d COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks and Property. Councilmember Imislund explained the selection process which was used by the Park Board and Council Committee to select an architect for the development of Kah Tai Lagoon Park and made a motion to award the contract to the firIT of Carey, Caldwell and DeWolfe which was seconded by Councilmember Judy. Mayor Shirley explained that he knows tha~ there will be a great deal of discussion on this motion and su'ggested that it be tabled to- the next meeting. Councilmember Hunt made a mction that the previous motion be tabled to the January 3, 1984, council meeting which was seconded by Councilmember. Ciprioti and passed by voice vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Council- member Imislund voted against the motion. I Finance. Councilmember Hunt report.ed that the committee met with Mr. Rollins of the Port Townsend Cable TV Company and reviewed their proposed rate increases and financial statements. She made a motion that the Council approve the proposed rate increase which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed ~nanimously by voice vote. i I 37 Mlì:iUTE~ QF THE R~GqLA_~_~:§_§.e_~q~ - 0:E:__D}:~~~~EMBEE.,_2_9~_~~J}- S?llt_.. -=--'--~--'-- ------ '- ---P._-.....-- ...-..-.._---_.. -----.-------. I Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmernber Judy reported that the final draft of the Comprehensive Water Plan is now complete and meets ¡with the satisfaction of the CoTIlffiittee. He explained the. changes, to the plan since the last draft received by the whole CounciL ¡He made a motion to adopt this plan which was seconded by Council- ¡member Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. 'I Mayor Shirley announced the appointment of Bob Grimm t,o the Planning Commission. IHayor Shirley reported that Buck and Sons has been successful in locating a used 1979 Ford F-350 Truck Model Chasis on a one ton frame in good condition for a total purchase price of $6,850 including tax. He reminded the Council that the City called for bids and were unable to secure any for a used truck of this type. 'After a brief discussion,Councilmember Judy made a motion to authorize the purchase which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS Variance Request No. 1083-03 - Micki Griffith. Mr. Robert Little, was recognized and requested that the Council leave this application tabled until the first meeting in February when they hope to have resolved all the concerns expressed by the abutting property owners~ A brief discussion ensued on her ability to occupy the structure pending a final disposition of this request. Councilrnember Ciprioti then made a motion to table the request until the first regular meeting in February which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Maria Children's Home. Mayor Shirley explained that Mr. Smith is ¡present to respond to questions from the Council, but cautioned them that the conditional use permit granted to him did not have a time limit and can not be revoked or renewed. Mr. Abraham indicated that the Council is not without recourse if there is a . PUbliC nuisance or other concerns which might be addressed which a : new body of law. Mr. Smith was asked to comment on the letter datep October 12, 1983, from John and Sherrie Cartwright expressing ¡ complaint against the operation of the home. He indicated that he . had not seen the letter. Mayor Shirley indicated that the Council' might consider renewal of the permit for Gerald Hickenbottom and return to Mr. Smith later in the meeting. Day Care School - Gerald Hickenbottom. Mrs. Ruth Hickenbottom was recognized and requested that the Council renew her permit to operate a day care school at 1632 32nd Street. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Judy made a motion that the conditional ,use permit be renewed for a period of one year from this date ¡which was seconded by Councilmemeber Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I , Maria Children's Home~ Mr. Smith was asked to respond to the letter from the Cartwright's. He indicated that all of the claims in the ¡letter are not true. He explained that they have a difficult job í and are not perfect but have a staff member outside at, all times when the children are outside. He indicted in at least one case he was aware of, the staff 'member was searching for t,he child at the time she was found at the Cartwright home. He explained that they are making an effort to alleviate the concerns expressed by the Cartwrights. Councilmember Imislund reported that she lives two blocks away and has never had any problem with the children. Mr. Smith explained that the Department of Social and Health Services has provided a mediator to define corrective actions which have been taken. Ms. Katie Harwood indicated that she was the mediator and has been calling the Cartwrights weekly since she met with /:them and they have reported to her that there were no further ' incidents. Mr. Smith was quick to explain that they can not , guarantee that incidents will not occur in the future. A discussion I ensued on possible City Council action with regard to this operation. No action was taken. 38 ------~--~_J:.~Q~~~-9E-~HEREGULAR _~§EJON OJ:_-PECEMBER 20 f 19 8 3 Cont. -------.----..--.-----.--- --.-..----------------¡--,-- . -- --- --- ORDINANCE NO. 1975 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE 1984 BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL CITY GOVERN...., MENT, THE WATER/SEWER UTILITIES AND BOND REDEMPTION FUNDS. Mr. Grove explained that the budget for construction of the Kah Tai Lagoon Park has been added so that an emergency appropiration will not be necessary. He also explained that the current expense fund budget has been modified to establish an appropriation for Emergency Services Administration by dividing the salaries of the Police Chief and Fire Chief. Mr. Grove indicated that Councilmemb r Kenna has requested that the Council appropriate $500 from the HotJl I Motel Transient Tax Fund for a sign study in connection with, the I Peninsula Tourism Council. Councilmember Camfield made a motion i to approve these changes which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt I and passed unamimoUS.ly by voice vote. Mr. Grove re.ad the Ordinàn e by title. Councilmember Hunt 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 unaniITously by voice vote. Councilmember Imislund abstained. Hr. Grove again read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a rrotion to adopt' Ordinance No. 1975 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund abstained from voting. I ORDINANCE NO. 1976 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR THE YEAR OF 1984 I Mr. Grove explained the ordinance passed in September was short after the assessed values were adjusted. He read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt 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 again read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember I Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1976 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1977 AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A LEASEHOLD EXCISE TAX AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF I Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilember Judy made a I motion that the first reading by considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1977 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1978 I AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN EXCISE TAX ON SALE OF REAL ESTATE, PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION THEREOF, LIMITING THE USE OF PROCEEDS THEREFROM, AND FIXING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilember Hunt made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the thirtll be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinan ce by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1978 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimouslw by ro~~ call vote. ¡ I 39 ----- .-- .~-~~~~Q~ - g~_2:.~-~-B~QQ ~!3:__.~1?_êJ:?- ~g lJ.. . 9 ~J2_§ÇE_~!!~ -~._t -Q~=-J:~-~~~F2Et . -'-"~C ~ -------..----- ---._------~_._._- --"-ì I I ORDINANCE NO. 1979 I AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1110 1/1r. Strickli'.' expl<;,ined t~e changes which were previously introduceq 'I to the Councll durlng reVlew of the budget. Ivlr. Grove read the: Ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title' ¡only which was seconded by Co unci 1 member Hunt and passed by voice I vote. Councilmember Imislund abstained. Mr. Grove a~fain read the I Ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt ¡Ordinance No. 1979 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in the I a ff i rma ti ve . Co unci Imember Imi s 1 und ab stained from vot ing . I ORDINANCE NO. 1980 I ¡Mr. Stricklin explained the changes which were previously introduceð I to the Council during review of the budget. Ivlr. Grove read the, I Ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the first I reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed by voice vote. Council member Imislund abstained. Mr. Grove again read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. : 1980 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in t:he affirmativ~. Councilmember Imislund abstained. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1508 I ORDINANCE NO. 1981 , I Mr. Stricklin explained that these connection :fees have not been I increased since 1967. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote'. Mr. Grove again read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt' made a motion to adopt Ordinance No .19 81 which was sE!conded by Councilmernber Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.02 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1527 ORDINANCE NO. 1982 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1943 I Mr. Stricklin explained that this will leave the rate at the presen-ë level. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title ,. Councilmemb¡er Judy made a motion that the first reading by considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember I Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a mot:ion to adopt Ordinance No. 1982 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1983 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1626 Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a ¡ motion that the first reading by considered the second and the I third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy ! and passed unanimously by voice vote. Hr. Grove again read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1983 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. 40 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 20, 1983 Cont. ,----------- ------. --------_.---"--t--;-----_.~--_.__._- ..-----.- .----------- .---- ORDINANCE NO. 1984 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SAC,ARIES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1984' Mr. Grove explained that the raises. here are onl:r those provided in the union contract except for Police Chief and Public Works i Director. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was 3econded by Council- member Judy and passed by voice vote. Councilmember Imislund opposed the motion. Mr. Grove again read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordina:1ce No. 1984 which ¡was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed by roll call vote , with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmatLTe. Councilmember I Imislund voted against the motion. I I I I I ORDINANCE NO. 1985 AN ORDINANCE VACATING 20 FEE'r OF PEARY STREET AND ALLEY IN BLOCK 75 IN FOWLER PARK , Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilm(~mber Hunt made a motion that the first reading be considered the :;econd and the thinfl be by title only which was seconded by CouncilmeJIDer Camfield and I passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. GrOve again read the Ordinan<!::e 'by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion ':0 adopt Ordinance i No. 1985 which was seconded by Councilmember Hun': and passed unanimCDusly by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 83-21 A RESOLUTION FIXING FEES FOR AMBULANCE FOR AID CAR SERVICE Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Resolu':ion No. 83-21 whic~ was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed by voice vote with fo~r Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund voted against the motion. RESOLUTION NO. 83-22 A RESOLUTION INCREASING CITY FILING FEES FOR DISTRICT COURT Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion' to adopt Re:;olution No. 83-22 ,which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and pas::;ed unanimously by Ivoice vote. ! I I RESOLUTION NO. 83-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXCUTE A LABOR CONTRACT WITH TEAMSTER LOCAL UNION NO. 589 FOR THE ~~EARS OF 1984 THROUGH 1986. Mayor Shirley explained that he is recommending approval of the proposed contract with an additi:on'-to Art~è1e '4, 'SectLo.n 2. He indicated the employees and union have yet to approve this last change. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 83-23 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. . RESOLUTION NO. 83-24 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AGREEMENT TO STATE FACILITIES \counCilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Re~;olution No. 83-24 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and pa:;sed unanimously by voice vote. ¡ I I I I 41 .__.MJNUTE;S - OF THE- RE9{}L~~.--ê~ê_ê.I_qN_C?X__P~Ç_E~B~~__2.Q '...__~2_~}-,-~'~n_t: ~.c_.__.._-,---_.._-- .-. - h - '--r---------_. -0 --- -----.--- .---.... I -----------------------.- ---- ---- ..---- ----- --- RESOLUTION NO. 83-25 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN TOURISM PROMOTION CONTRACT WITH THE PENINSULA TOURISM COUNCIL I Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 83-25 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by! voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 83-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF WATER SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, THE WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY Councilmember Ciprioti made a motioiill, to adopt Resölut.:Lon !No. :83~26 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEhl BUSINESS Zoning Ordinance Change. Councilmember Judy made a motion. that the Council conduct a public hearing on January 17, 1984, to consider a change to the Planned Unit Development portion of the Zoning Ordinance No. 1625 which was seconded by Counc:ilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Public Hearings. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the Council I conduct public hearings on Short Plat Application No. 483-11 Burtz and Conditional Use Permit Application No. 1183,-01 - Ellis during the regular meeting January 17, 1984, which was seconded by I Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vo.te. OATHS OF OFFICE Mr. Grove administered the oath of office to Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Brent Shirley, Frieda Imislund and Keith Harper. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declan~d the meeting adjourned at 9:47 P.M. ATTEST: 633=7 ~ Mayor ) u~ City Clerk I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 3,1984 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 3rd day of January, 1984, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL I' Çouncilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, and Mike Kenna. Also present were City ì Attorney Keith Harper, City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. Councilmembers Frieda Imislund and. James Parker were excused from the meeting. OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Grove administered the oath of office to CouncilmE~mber Kenna.