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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/1986 289 -----_._--------.--- ----..------.- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 4, 1986 Cont. ----- -_..---------_..- - ---.--- Street Vacation Appl ication No, 986-01 - Moore, Councilmember Hunt made a motiol that the council conduct a publ ic hearing on December 2, 1986 to receive testi- mony on this appl ication which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 86-34 I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR LITTER CONTROL Mr, Grove read comments from the City Attorney on the proposed agreement, Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into executive session at 8:18 P.M, to dis- cuss the statis of contract negotiations with the Teamsters Union, The meeting was reconvened at 8:36 P,M, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:36 P,M. Mayor ~lVU . Attest: I ~~- City C erk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 18, 1986 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of November, 1986, at 7:30 P,M, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S, Shirley presiding, ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna and Ila Mikkelsen, Councilmember Imislund was excused because of her health, Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, MINUTES I Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of November 4, 1986, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Kah Ta i Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Services $12,747,75 5,104,09 140, L~9 439, L~2 569,81 326,15 9,984.43 3 ,446 , ¡' 3 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be pa~d from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote, 290 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 18, 1986 Cont, ------ ------- ----- ----.---. - ------ ----.---------------- - ---- -----.--.------------ -1""------------- -.-__M._-- -----------tOMMUNTcATIONS----._-------- A letter from Richard Housmann to Mayor Shirley dated October 27, 1986, was copied for the council requesting an extension of the present lease for the - Spring Valley Golf Course to him in consideration for his purchase of liability insurance, payment of $1,000 toward fire insurance, and ten percent of the green fees, Mayor Shirley referred this to later on the agenda, The council received a letter dated November 2,1986, from David Mosier Sr, requesting that he be considered for work on the Spring Valley Golf Course, Mayor Shirley referred this to later on the agenda, A letter dated November 5, 1986, from Arlene Woods, Manager of State and Local taxes for Pacific Northwest Bell, to the Clerk-Treasurer was copied for the council indicating taxes paid to the city will be reduced by $6,200 by order of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, The reduction results from a refund of Pacific Northwest Bell depreciation charges collected from customers, ORDINANCE NO, 2048 . AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE UTILITY BUSINESS TAX UPON TELEPHONE BUSINESSES, BY AMENDING PRIOR ORDIN- ANCES AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, Mr, Grove 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 Councilember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, Mr, Grove again read the ordinance by title, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote, The council received a letter dated November 6, 1986, from Edgar McMinn requesting that all previous agreements with the Public Utility District for water for the North Hastings Loop area be terminated, Mayor Shirley referred this to the Water-Sewer Committee, The council received an offer dated November 10, 1986, from Alice Herzog to lease approximately eighty feet of property adjacent to 815 Clay Street for use as off-street parking for the Starrett House Inn for the amount of $38.00 per month, Mayor Shirley explained that this provides the necessary off-street parking to comply with the zoning ordinance. The council received a letter dated November 10, 1986, from Frank Vane listing his reasons for refusing to pay manditory garbage collection charges for his business located at 334 Sherman Street, Mayor Shirley referred this to the City Attorney, . The Council received an Environmental Checklist dated November 12, 1986, from Jefferson Transit Authority on the proposed purchase of the former Buck and Sons location and relocation of the transit operation to this site, Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee, The council received a letter dated November 13, 1986, from Barbara Kaiser requesting that the city support the continuance of the Community Garden, Mayor Shirley referred this to the Parks and Property Community, The council received a letter dated November 14, 1986, from the Board of Directoí1s of the Port Townsend Community Garden and Pea Patch expressing concern about the possobility that the Spring Valley Golf Course will be expanded and jepardize the existence of the Community Garden, Mayor Shirley referred this to the Parks and Property Committee, The Council received a letter dated November 14, 1986 from Joseph Wheeler, Executive Director for Centrum, requesting that the city increase the appropri- ation of HotelMotel Transient Tax from $5,000 to $10,000 to promote the 1987 season because of a cut in funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, Mayor Shirley referred this to the Finance Committee, Mayor Shirley asked Mr, Grove to read a letter dated November 18, 1986 from Nora and Bob Porter requesting that the city grant the request of Dick Hous- mann for a one-year lease at the municipal golf course to allow more time to consider alternate proposals, I I I 291 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 18, 1986 Cont, -----------.-..------ ._-------------------------------~---------~_u- ----------------------- ---- --- --- ------.--- ----- PUBLIC COMMENTS I Mr, Roger Jackson was recognized and spoke in favor of the Community Garden and against the installation of a driving range at the Spring Valley Golf Course, Yvonne Tarooz was recognized and spoke in favor of the Community Garden and presented the council with letters and petitions signed in support of its con- tinuance at the present location, She posed several questions which she felt should be answered about the various golf course proposals, Mr, Harry Pollard was recognized and presented the council with a letter which he read aloud requesting that the senior citizens be given an opportunity to maintain the: building on the Spring Valley Golf Course as a Senior Center and let some other i party run the golf course, He requested that the council table any action on I I the disposition of this matter until a council meeting can be moved to a buildin~ I available to the handicapped, Mr, McKinney was recognized and spoke in favor of I I the present condition of the golf course and community garden and asked the I council to allow the community to ponder the proposals for a while, Mr, Forest Shomer was recognized and suggested that the community garden raise trees to line the golf course and separate the fairways, Ms, Rusty North was recognized and requested that the council address the issue of the golf course where handicapped individuals can participate in the meeting, Mr, Stephen Hayden was! recognized and commented on an agreement he had seen proposing a 15 year lease of: the Spring Valley Golf Course, maintenance of the course, and its impact on the i Kah Tai Lagoon, He requested that the council take their time in consideration! I of this decision, Ms, Janeen Hayden was recognized and requested that the council conduct a public hearing and proceed slowly to consider changes at the present ¡ golf course, Bev Mustin was recognized and identified herself as the person -- II taking care of the Community Garden for the last three and one-half years, She presented the council with three posters with drawings and pictures of the ! Community Garden and requested that it be allowed to continue at the present ¡location, Mr, Vern Hacket was recognized and asked if the council is going to be receptive to additional suggestions for use of the golf course facilities, I I I Legislative/Environmental, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council 'I issue a declaration of non-significance on the proposed relocation of the I Jefferson Transit operation to block 261 of the Eisenbeis Subdivision at the II corner of Sims Way and Hancock which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, COMMITTEE REPORTS I Water-Sewer, Councilmember Ison reported that the city is required to update its comprehensive water plan before the end of 1987 to avoid a curtailment of permits for construction of water lines, He made a motion that the council I authorize the Mayor and Public Works Director to enter into contract negotiation~ with CH2M Hill engineers for the preliminary engineering on secondary sewer - I treatment which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by i voice vote, I Fire /Police/ Animal Control, Councilmember Camfield asked for further input I from the council on the Animal Control ordinance, A discussion ensued about ! decriminalizing violations of this ordinance and regulating kennels, Appointments, Mayor Shirley announced the appointments of Al Zimmerman, Bill White, Bill Romandka, Pat Monroe, Tom Johnson, Ann Landis, and Peter Raab to the Historic Preservation Commission, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the appointments which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed I unanimously by voice vote, I OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO, 2049 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PLATTING, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL AND FILING OF SHORT SUBDIVISIONS, DEFINING TERMS, PROVIDING PROCEDURES, AND SETTING PENALTIES THEREFOR, BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 1806, AND CHAPTER 18.38 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, Mr, Grove read the ordinance by title, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that, the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which I was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote, Mr, ~ 292 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 18, 1986 Cont, --- -----._____n- - ---- n- -- __-n-- _____n____- -- --- ---------- --------- -----~ ---.--- - ---.u--.---.-.... 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Grove again read the ordinance by title, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Ordinance No, 2049 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by roll call vote, ORDINANCE NO, 2050 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS, BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING PRIOR ORDINANCES, I After a brief discussion on how the amount for each fee was determined, Mr, Grove 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 Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote, Council- member Hunt made a motion that the council adopt this ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by roll call vote, Home Occupation Ordinances, Councilmember Kenna explained that there are some further revisions to the current draft that need to be made, A discussion ensued on means of enforcement Councilmember Ison made a motion to table the matter which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote, Mr, Grove pointed out that there was a second ordinance prepared which changes the business license ordinance to require zoning analysis of the location prior to the issuance of a business license, It was indicated that there is some relationship between these two ordinances and therefore no action was taken on the draft, ORDINANCE NO,2051 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A GARBAGE COLLECTION TAG SYSTEM FOR OCCASIONAL ADDITIONAL GARBAGE AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE I Mr, Grove read the ordinance by title, 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 Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote, Mr, Grove again read the ordinance by title, Councilmember Ison made a motion to i adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unani- mously by roll call vote, i ! AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM I OF $79,315,00 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE ì FUND, $15,000,00 TO THE WATER-SEWER ¡ FUND, AND $17,125,00 TO THE KAH i TAI PARK FUND, MAKING FINDINGS, ! AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY I Mr, Grove read the ordinance by title, He explained that this is the first I reading and that no action can be taken until at least the next council meeting, MäfUnther explained each provision and reminded them of the background, ì !I" Stormwater Utility Proposal, Mayor Shirley reported that the council has I received a statement of issues and answers prepared by the city's consultants ¡ to help everyone understand the proposal, He indicated that copies would be made ! available downstairs in City Hall, I ! Garbage Bill Avoidance, Councilember Hunt reported that she has received a I recent complaint that some multi-unit structures are not paying their fair share i of charges because all units are not being reported when homes are converted, ! She asked if the Community Services Committee could discuss ways to reduce this problem, ORDINANCE NO, 2052 I NEW BUSINESS Library Facilities Study, Ms, Cheryl VanDyke was recognized and outlined how the library arrived at its present statis and what was asked of the architects when preparing the proposed designs~ which were distributed at that time, Mr, I Les Tonkin was recognized and explained that adding an addition to the rear of \ the building and putting the entire library on one floor will reduce staff costs I I I 293 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 18, 1986 Cont, -_._- -- ----'----"---------._._----_._---.__._.. --.._-_.....~----- -.-.-- --...------------- -----------------.----,------------------.-..-.-.--..-- ----'---_.'-". -- - _.. ----_.~----_._-_.- and improve access for handicapped people, Myron Lewis described the floor plan! and use of the site for parking and entrance, It was noted that a variance would be required to build this addition without more parking, It was explained that i the estimate of $810,900 for the cost includes installation of an elevator and - new furnishings and equipment projecting the costs for two years down the road, Ms, Sue Siddle was recognized and explained that the library board is going to I seek outside funding from the Washington State Library and others without going: to a bond issue or taxation, Cheryl VanDyke explained that the city of Sequim - I- built their new library without a bond issue or taxation with fundraising projec~s, It was announced that there will be a reception on November 19, 1986 for Beverly- Lamb, the Librarian, who has been the Director for ten years, Golf Course Proposal, Councilmember Jones made a motion to table any discussion, of the proposals which was seconded by Councilmember Mikkelsen, Mayor Shirley explained that one of the proponents drove here from Sequim and the council should at least hear what he is proposing, Councilmembers Jones and Mikkelsen withdrew their motion, Mr, Robert Schoessler was recognized and explained that: there are many misconceptions of what they propose for the futurE~ of the golf course, They don't propose to raise the greenfees during the first and second year, He indicated that use of the area now dedicated for the community garden i was never a part of their proposal, He indicated that any improvement would nee~ I community support to be effective and offered to run a good golf course, Mayor ¡ Shirley explained the history of the city's effort to provide the best golf cour~e possible for the community and at the same time keep the city out of the golf: I course business, He indicated that the present leasee has refused to give the: I city any financial information to work with, He asked the council to decide, whether they want to continue to have a golf course in town or if they want to : turn it over to the seniors, He explained that the city has to do something witH the building there, either improve it or demolish it, regardless of the future, I use, Councilmember Jones spoke in favor of a Senior Center in Port Townsend and i indicated that he really doesn1t care who operates the golf course, Council- . member Hunt explained that the first responsibility to provide a senior center: rests with the Jefferson County Commissioners, She explained that what funds - are available from the city are severly restricted, Councilmember Kenna asked, 'I Mr, Schoessler if a clubhouse would be compatible with a senior center in his / I opinion and he said no, A discussion ensued about senior citizens sharing their I facilities, Mayor Shirley suggested that the council authorize an agreement ¡ I with Mike Early and Robert Schoessler to rent the golf course on a month to ¡ I month basis until the details of a longer term lease can be worked out, . After a brief discussion, Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the city accept! the offer of Mr, Early and Schoessler in concept and direct that a contract be written with reopener clauses in it which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield. Councilmember Hunt added to her motion that the City Attorney draw up a month to. month agreement with them in the interim and give notice to the present leasee - I which was agreed to by Councilmember Camfield, The motion passed by voice vote ¡ II with five councilmembers voting in the affirmative, Councilmember Jones voted' against the motion, A discussion followed about other potential sites for a ! senior center and potential cooperation between the people involved, Water Sales Agreement with Public Utility District No, 1, Councilmember Ison I reported that the committee has considered the proposal to remove all reference I I in this contract to the North Hastings Loop and the quantity of water as well, , I Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the changes to the agreement be tabled to I the next meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed by voice I vote with five councilmembers voting in the affirmative, Councilmember Ison i voted against the motion, I i , I I A discussion ensued on the term of these agreements and it was agreed that ten years should be used consistently, The method of enforcement was also reviewed, i Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No, 86-35 which was' I seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, Council member Hunt made a motion to adopt Resolution No, 86-36 which was seconded by I Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, Councilmember Cam- I field made a motion to adopt resolutions 86-37, 86-38, and 86-39 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, RESOLUTIONS NOS, 86-35 to 86-39 RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATE- COMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35,91 294 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 18, 1986 Cont, - ---------- - ------ ------ --------------..-------------.----------------.------------ ._--- ------ -------- - ----------.--_u_.-----------------------------.- ------- ---- RESOLUTION NO, 86-40 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR SCAN SERVICES Mr, Grove explained the purpose of the agreement, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No, 86-40 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote, Short Subdivision Application No, 986-03 - Baker, Councilmember Ison made a motion to set the hearing on this final plat for December 16, 1986 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into executive session to discuss potential litigation and labor negotiations at 10:21 P,M" The meeting was reconvened at 10:43 P,M, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 10:43 P,M, 63=b Mayor Attest: )~L City Cl erk MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF DECEMBER 1, 1986 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special session this 1st I day of December, 1986, at 7:00 P.M, in the Counci I Chambers of City Hall, Mayor ¡Brent S. Shirley presiding, i ROLL CALL i I I i Councilmembers present at roll call were Janis Hunt, Glenn Ison, Mike Kenna, and Ila Mikkelsen. Councilmembers Jean Camfield and were excused. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove and Director Ted Stricklin, Vern Jones, Freida Imislund Public Works SPECIAL BUSINESS 1987 Preliminary Budget Hearing, Mayor Shirley explained that the purpose of this special meeting is to receive public comments on the proposed budget for 1987, He then opened the hearing to the audience, Ms, Sue Siddle was recognized and spoke in favor of more money being allocated to the Library because they do want to raise employee salaries without harming other aspects of the budget, Mr, Laurie Stewart was recognized and spoke in favor of the Library budget being increased because salarý increases are deserved and services should not be reduced, Ms, Yvonne Tarooz was recognized and spoke in favor of the Community Garden asking that the council renew their time at the present site and the appropriation for water, Mr. Warren Steurer was recognized and requested that the council increase the appropriation for youth recreation in the Park Depart- ment because the Jefferson County Recreation Department operates three major facilities within the city limits- the swimming pool, Memorial Field, and the Recreation Center consumi~g 55 percent of their budget, Mr, John Clise was recognized and spoke in favor of increased appropriation of bed tax funds for tourism promotion, Mr, Joe Wheeler was recognized and spoke in favor of an increase in the appropriation for the use of bed tax to promote the performing ~ arts sponsored by Centrum because of their loss of federal funds, Ms: Lois Smit~ I I I