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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/1980 177 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY l, 1980 (cont.) ----- ----------- --------- _h_-_h__--__----- - - ___n - ---------------- Budget Revisions to the 1980 Budget - Mr. Grove explained that the budgets are in need of revision in order to compensate for the large cost of living increases to employees due to the union contracts. He explained the procedure necessary to revise the budget for Federal Shared Revenue and Councilmember Kenna moved to set a public hearing on proposed uses of Federal Shared Revenue on August 5,1980, which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Maýor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 9:57 P.M. ATTEST: ~~~ MAYOR PavJ(1h CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY l5, 1980 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular se~>sion this 15th day of July, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Bar- ney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Counci1members present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Freida Imislund, 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-Trea- surer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Judy moved and Coucilmember Kenna seconded to approve the minutes of July l, 1980, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Library Park Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Payroll 7,063.68 4,780.85 l,176.37 492.21 16,878.35 8,652.68 3,122.97 6,230.87 A motion was made by Councilmember Ciprioti and seconded by Councilmember Imislund that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. A claim for expenses totaling $228.l4 from Sydney Klenk, Poundmaster was present- ed for approval. It was explained that the Mayor requested that Mr. Klenk attend the Northwest Regional Workshop by and for the Washington State Federation of Humane Societies and the Northwest Association of Animal Protection Agencies in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on May l4th through May 17th. Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Parker seconded that the claim be approved which passed by roll call vote with six Councilmembers voting in favor of the motion. 178 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY l5, 1980 (cont.) ----------_u_--------------------------------- - Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated June 30, 1980, form Jose Pepe Lucero, Director of the Office of Revenue Sharing advising that our allocation of revenue sharing funds has been reduced by $846.00 and reminding us that unless additional legis- lation is passed, our last payment will be received in October, 1980. A letter dated July 3, 1980, from Henry M.Jackson, united States Senator to Mayor Barney McClure was copied for the Council reporting that he has initiated inquiries to locate a passenger vessel to be used as a ferry and showboat on the puget Sound between Port Townsend and Edmonds as requested by the Mayor. The Council received three letters of support for the law enforcement agencies in their efforts to deal with illicit drug useage and sales in Port Townsend, one dated June l6, 1980, from Jim Carlson, President of Port Townsend Kiwanis Club and two from Rennie Bergstrom, one dated July l, 1980, from him as President of Port Townsend Rotary Club and one dated Jyly l, 1980, from him as President of Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor wrote a response dated July 7, 1980, advising Mr. Bergstrom that he would like to create an Office of Crime Prevention but needs eight thousand dollars to implement a program this year. On July la, 1980, Sheila Moir wrote a letter to the Mayor and Council requesting that they attend the second annual Jefferson County Senior Convention on July 30, 1980. The Council received a copy of the court decision on the case of Stephen Hayden, et al vs. the City of Port Townsend dated July lO, 1980, upholding the action of the City rezoning property near Sims Way and the Kah Tai Lagoon and issuing a building permit to Safeway for construction of a new store on the property. The Council received a report from Levi Ross of the Energy Resource Commission on small scale wind power in Washington. The Council received a letter dated July lO, 1980, from Jack O. Woods, Director of the Washington State Energy Office advising that the City has been selected to receive an appropriate technology grant related to this report. Mr. Ross was recognized and explained that the grant is for lOO% of the project to demonstrate a wind powered electricity gen- erating mill. The Council received a copy ofaletter dated July l4, 1980, from Mayor McClure to Jim Engle informing him of his appointment to the position of Water Superin- tendent effective August l, 1980. An invitation dated June 26, 1980, from Erwin M. Swangard, President of the Paci- fic National Exhibition to attend the exhibitiqn on Friday, August 29, 1980, in Vancouver, B.C. Canada was copied for the Council. A letter dated July lS, 1980, from Mayor McClure to the City Council informing them of his position that Safeway must renew their building permit before con- struction begins near the Kah Tai Lagoon was read to the Council in its entirety. He requested that the Legislative and Environmental Committee review the zoning ordinance and building code to provide supervisorial authority over the City Engineer. Mr. Abraham advised the Council that the first paragraph of the court decision states the building permit is valid. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Kenna moved and Councilmember Smith seconded the approval of Melvin O. Fuller for a one year term on the Energy Resource Commission which was passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure proclaimed July 27, 1980 as "Bicycling Sunday" in Port Townsend. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental - councilmember Smith reported that the committee re- commends that the previous declaration of significance on the Oliver Building be changed to a declaration of non-significance because of revised plans submitted July 8, 1980. She made a motion to that effect on the condition that the revised plan are followed which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unani- mously by voice vote. Mr. Abraham reported that the recent court decision of the Supreme 'Court on the Safeway case designates that no environmental assessment is I I I 179- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY l5, 1980 (cont.) I not necessary on a rezone application. Councilmember Smith reported that the committee was recommending that the Rezone Application No. 8006-03 be declared environmentally significant but woúldlike to reconsider in light of the interpre- tation from the City Attorney. Water/Sewer/Street Committee - Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee is meeting after the Councilmeeting with David Goldsmith to consider his letter which the Mayor has referred to the committee. Councilmember Kenna indicated the committee has started the work on revising the water comprehensive plan. Police/License Committee - Councilmember Parker reported that the committee has met with Mr. Rollins of Port Townsend Cable Television. It was proposed that the franchise be granted to Port Townsend Cable Television instead of Sumit Communi- cations with a fee of 3 percent to begin with and include an increase to four percent within three years. The City Council would have advanc,= notice of pro- posed rate increases with the opportunity to approve or disapprove. He indicated that a revised ordinance will be presented at the next meeting. A brief discus- sion followed on possible provisions to be sure that customers 'Here notified in advance of possible rate increases. Councilmember Shirley asked what provision has been made for traffic control at the corner of "F" Street and Cherry Street. Mr. Hawley was recognized and ex- plained that the traffic flow was not sufficient to justify a device at this in- tersection. Youth/Senior Citizen/Human Affairs - Councilmember Shirley reported that there is a great deal of interest in creating an Office of Crime Prevention and requested that the Council establish a budget hearing to consider possibl ~ funding for this purpose. It was indicated that pledges have been made but the City might need to supply additional funding. Mr. Grove explained that if the Council plans to use Federal Shared Revenue, a budget hearing is required after -the proposed use hearing on August 5, 1980. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to conduct a bud- get hearing August 19, 1980, which was seconded by Councilmembe:~ Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. I PUBLIC HEARINGS 1980-l986 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program - Mr. GrO'7e explained that this hearing is to consider the addition of several streets to the projects for 1980. Mayor McClure then opened the hearing to receive public comments, but no testimony was offered. RESOLUTION 80-l4 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1980-1986 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to adopt Resolution 80-l4 ~1ich was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION 80-l6 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 1981 TO 1987.. I Mr. Grove explained that this resolution has been prepared as the result of the public hearing held at the last regular Council meeting. Councilmember Kenna reported that the Water/Sewer/Street Committee is recommending adoption of Reso- lution No. 80-l6 and made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Council- member Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. Conditional Use Permit Renewal for Quimper Inn - Mr. Grove reported that the Council has received a request dated July 7, 1980, from Mathew ;Jacobs to have the Council renew the permit to operate a bed and breakfast establishment at l306 Franklin for a period of five years. After a brief discussion, Mr. Jacobs was recognized and explained that a substantial investment is necessary in order to operate the facility which changes the nature from that of the normal single family dwelling. After further discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion which was seconded by Councilmember Parker that the permit be extended for one year. It was explained that this would be transferable. Counc:i.lmember Shirley suggested that an ordinance be drawn establishing requirements for a bed and breakfast establishment. The motion passed by voice vote with one negative vote 180 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY l5, 1980 (cont.) ~- -------------- ----.-.---- -- - -- -- ------ ---------- --------------- cast by Councilmember Kenna. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1864 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES EFFECTIVE JULY l, 1980. I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that the change in salaries was asa result of union contracts and ~esulted in a cost of living increase of 9.45%. Councilmember Parker 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. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. l864 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed by roll call vote with six Councilmem- bers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Parker voted against the motion. Office of Human Affairs - Councilmember Shirley explained that this office is not a duplication of services, and introduced the ADHOC Committee who has worked with him and the Mayor. Chester Prudhomme was recognized and explained that what they would like to do is organize a central information and referal service for the entire county. Mr. Ruffin LeBrane was recognized and explained some of the ser- vices this office could provide siting as an example the establishment of blue page in the telephone book. He explained that the community counseling office spends much time on calls unrelated to the service they offer. It was explained that a formal budget and request for funding will be made at the next Council meeting. It was reported that a grant from the employment security department for Title II Comprehensive Employment Training Act Funds has been applied for but unanswered at this time. Planned Unit Development Application No. 8004-02 - Dean Chaussee - Councilmember Kenna made a motion to conduct a public h~aring on this application during the regular meeting August 19, 1980, which was seconded by Councilmember Smith 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 9:08 P.M. .~ / ATTEST: I) ~ If J/ Mf/L --- CLERK-TREASURER I