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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/04/1980 205 - ---- -------------11 INUTE;i-QF_THE_RE G_ULAR _SE S.8.r.OR_O F_O_c.TDBE R- .2_I.,_1_9_RO__tc.ont_.J that the Police Department will be sponsoring a dance Halloween Night to keep the youth off the street. I WaterjSewerjStreet-Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee is reviewing the study on feasibility of providing sewer service to Seaview Estates. He reported that a stop sign has been installed at 31st and Sheridan, and that reports are coming from city offi~ cia Is which will assist in an update of the water comprehensive plan. NEW BUSINESS 1981 Budget Hearings Mr. Grove explained the legal calender. It was agreed that the mayor and department heads would be available on November 18th to explain the preliminary budget to the council at the regular council meeting. Councilmember Smith made a motion to set the final hearing at a special meeting to be held December 1, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove explained recent developments on additional Federal Shared Revenue. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to conduct a proposed use hearing on Federal Shared Revenue November 18, 1980, which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 80-21 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 80-09 I Councilmember Kenna explained that this resolution is meant to clarify the original resolution. After a brief discussion Council- member Kenna made a motion to adópt Resolution No. 80-21 which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ferry Terminal Location Mayor McClure announced that he received word that the location for the Port Townsend Ferry Terminal has been judged to be feasible by the Department of Transportation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. ß47/ ~ ATTEST: I jÞJ~ CLERK TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 4, 1980 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4th day of November, 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 Ciprio~i, Freida. Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, Brent Shirley, and Ellz~be~h Smlth. Also prp-sent '~was David Grove City Clerk Treasu~er. Cou!lc:ilmefi!ber: -- - - , -, - .- -- ------ -",-----....- ,----- Parker arrived later Til---tÌ1e meeting; - . - - 206 M!NUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER~-1980 Cont. - -- --- ---- MINUTES Councilmember Ciprioti pointed out that page 205 needed revision to clarify which ferry terminal location has been judged feasible.Mr. Grove indicated the words "Recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee behind the plaza" should be inserted after the words Port Townsend Ferry Terminal. Councilmember Ciprioti moved and Councilmember Smith seconded to approve the mínutes of October 21, 1980, as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unami- mously be voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension & Relief Payroll 27,585.24 3,991. 51 3,350.54 257.71 2,175.47 44,608.49 19,230.65 1,207.84 22,960.49 A- motion~_~>Tas made by c~unci':-]! member Judy and seconded by Councilmember Shirley that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove reported that the counóil recèived a copy.óf,the Mtinic~pal Newsletter published by Foster and Marshall informing them of thë~ current rate of interest on municipal bonds. The council received a letter dated October 17, 1980, -from Thomas M. Logston, Mayor of Richland, Washington, informing them that Richland will be the location of the 1983 Energy Fair. Two letters were received from puget,:-power dated October 23, 1980 indicating that they have no objection to the street vacation applications for Landes Street south of 19th or 8th Street as described on application no. 8009-01 provided that the necessary utility ëase~ ments:::are :retaiÍ1ed~ ~for-theiL:utility -lii1es:.in the--area. The mayor Feferred these to the hearing. A letter dated October 26, 1980, from E.H. Raiguel was copied for the council requesting that they 'form a Local Improvement District to provide sewer service to Seaview Estates using Alternative No. 1 from the study. Mayor McClure referred this to the water/Sewer/ Street Committee. The council received a letter dated October 27, 1980, from Peter B. King, Assistant to the Director of the Association of Washington Cities to Mayor McClure informing him that they had sent a response to Ms. Judith Kelley's inquiries on initiating a recall and the appointive authority of a mayor in a third class city. A copy of their response to Ms. Kelly was also included. The council received a damage claim from Kathy Lyon dated October 29, 1980, requesting reimbursement for à tire damage by jagged metal pipes protruding out of the ground near the corner of Water and Madison Streets. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Judy made a motion to reject the claim and turn it over to the insurance company for disposition which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously be voice vote. A petition for side-sewer contractor's license dated October 29, 1980, from W & S Contractors Inc. was copied for the council. Councilmember I I I 2-07 -------~____---MIJ:SI!J_T~_S__Of_TI:I_E REGULAR SESSION OF ~..9YEMBER 4, 1980 Cont. Kenna made a motion that the license be granted which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I The council received a letter dated October 29, 1980, from Raymond J. Rollins, Summit Communications, Inc. requesting that the counèil consider a new franchise for cable television. Mayor McClure indicated that the representatives from Summit Communications were present in the meeting and would like an opportunity to address the council. The council received a letter dated October 29, 1980, from Roscoe H. Burt requesting that the city proceed with the formation of a Local Improvement District to extend the sewer systenl to Seaview Estates in the form recommended in Alternative Number 1 of the study. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. The council received a letter dated October 30, 1980, from Chester J. Prudhomme, Director of the Jefferson County Community Alcoholism Center, clarifying statements made at the previous council meeting and giving the council further information on the distribution of Liquor Board profits. I A lease from the Port of Port Townsend dated October 30, 1980, was received by the council for the property on which the wind powered electric generator will be constructed. The term of the lease was proposed to be from November 30, 1980 to November 30., 1981. After a brief discussion in which Mr. Levi Ross was called upon to report on the progress toward construction of the wind powered generator, eventual title to the wind generator, and Department of Ecology requirements for expending the grant funds, CouncilmE~mber Kenna made a motion that the city enter into a lease for the property beginning November 30, 1980 and continuing for 18 months to May 31, 1982 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. - ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Gael Stuart was recognized and announced that the Community Action Council has: - elected to accept the administra-tive respon- sibilities over the the Office of Human Affairs. I Mr. Jim Hurshfield, President of Summit Communications, was recognized and spoke to to the subject of the cable television franchise request sent to the council indicating that they presently have 710 subscribers in Port Townsend serving 25% of the homes. He requested that the council set a public hearing for December 2, 1980 to consider the franchise and a rate increase for subscribers. He, then discussed what rate is being charged in other communities. He explained that the company has experienced a loss for the past two years and would like to increase the rates by $1. 50 per month to cover inflation and expansion of the system. He indicated the changes they are proposing will benefit both the company and the city. Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the council conduct a public hearing December 2, 1980, to consider the proposed fran""" " ' chise and proposed rate increases for subscribers for cable tele- vision which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously be voice ,vote. Mayor McClure resubmi\ted the name of Andy Palmer for appointment to the Shoreline Advi~ory Commission. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to reconsider\the appointment of Andy Palmer to the Shore- line Advisory Commissiqn which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed by roll caUl vote with five councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilm~mbers Parker and Ciprioti votE~d against the motion. Councilmember \,Smith made a motion to apprOVE~ the appoint- ment of Andy Palmer to the Shoreline Advisory Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed by voice vote. Councilmember Ciprioti voted against the motion. , - 208 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR~ESSIOT:i_.9.f----1iOVEMBER~~~Q.- Cont. - -----u- - -- -------- COMMITTEE REPORTS Police/License-Councilmember Parker reported that the committee has reviéwed the Mayor's report on the invastigation into charges against the Poundmaster. They agree with his conclusions and that the correct action has been taken on the minor problems he found. He further recommended that the report be made available to the public. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by councilmemberJudy and passed by voice vote. Councilmember Smith explained that the report is still being circulated amoung the couhcilmembers who were not on the committee and will not be available to the public for probably another week. Parks/Propery/Preservation-Councilmember Imislund reported that the committee has reviewed the lease for property owned by the Port of Port Townsend in the Kah Tai Lagoon area and is recommending that the city enter into the-agreement and pay the $100 fee from the Park Fund. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed by voice vote. Councilmember Shirley voted against the motion. Fire/Light/Sanitation-Councilmember Ciprioti reported that the committee has met with representatives of Olympic Disposal and the City Attorney in regard to the garbage bid and are recommending that the council accept the bid. He indicated that the committee has reviewed the fee charged to garbage customers and are recommending that the city adopt à fee schedule which exceeds the bid amounts by 15 percent. He then read a list of proposed charges as follows: Residential Residential Residential Single Can Two Cans Additional Cans packout Fee Extra Garbage Weekly Weekly Weekly 3.60 5.90 Weekly (25ft) Occasional 1. 80 .90 1. 30- 1. 00 1. 50--'--' Residential Residential Commercial Commercial Commercial Single Can Two Cans Additional Cans Packout Fee Extra Garbage One yd. Dumpster One yd. Dumpster l~ yd. Dumpster l~ yd. Dumpster 2 yd. Dumpster 2 yd. Dumpster 30 yd. Dropbox Dumpster Demoorage Dropbox Demoorage Varied Varied Varied Commercial Commercial Commercial Varied (25ft) Varied Varied l.OO .90 l.OO Commercial Weekly 5.20 22.50 Commerical Varied 7.80 Commerical Weekly 33.70 Commercial Varied 10.40 Commercial Weekly 45.00 Commerical Varied 76.00 Commercial 8.00 57.50 Commercial The committee recommended -that the city contract for five years rather thän 'také--the two yeàr option. He then màde a motion that---. the council accept the bid of Olympic Disposal for garbage collection for the next five years which was seconded by Councilmember Parker. The motion passed unanimously be voice vote. Water/Sewer/Street-Councilme~er Kenna reported that the committee I I I 209 MI NUTE S_OF_TH E_EEG.U LAE_S.E- S. S_:U1N_OLNPXEMB.E_E_4_,_1.9_8_0- C O.:cl~_. ---- cannot make a recommendation on the extent ion of the sewer system to serve Seaview Estates until they receive additional information. PUBLIC HEARINGS I Housing Rehabilitation Block Grant Application-Mr. Gael Stuart was recognized and explained that this hearing is being conducted to accept testimony on whether or not the city and county should enter into an inter local agreement with other cities and counties to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds for housing rehabili t- - ' ation. Specific projects are to be discussed during the hearings held in the various areas who may wish to participate. He then reviewed the accomplishments of the project so far. He indicated that $25,000 is proposed for rehabilitation of a community center in Forks, Peninsula Counciling Center for Port Townsend $150,000, and the balance for housing rehabilitation to complete a total application of $600,000. Mayor McClure then opened the hearing to the public to receive comments. County Commissioner~.M. Bud O'Meara was recognized and indicated that he has followed this project durin~ past years and recommends that the county and city continue to apply for the funds in cooperation with the other cities and counties. There being fo further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and turned the proposal over to the council for disposition, RESOLUTION NO. 80-22 I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND OTHER MUNICIPALITIES ON THE NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING A PREAPPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Mr. Grove read the resolution by title. Councilmernber Shirley made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No. 80-22 which was' seconded by Councilmernber Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Street Vacation Application No. 8009-01 - Mabel Bell-Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to vacate a portion of 8th Street between McPherson and an unplatted parcel to the west. Mayor McClure opened the hearin~ to the audience. Ms. Mabel Bell was recognized and stated that she would be available to answer questions but could not add to the statements on her application at this time. There being no further testimony offered, Mayor McClure closed the hearing t:o the audience and turned the application over to the counci~ for disposition. Councilmernber Smith made a motion that the council find that the application meets the criteria established in Section 5.20 1-6 of Ordinance No. 1802 and thatthe council approve the vacation of this- portion of 8th Street retaining the appropriate utility easements which was seconded by Councilmernber Cipriot~i and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Street Vacation Application No. 8008-03-Phyllis Hopeck-Mr. Grove reported that the Planning Commission is recommendin~r that the council deny this application to vacate Landes Street: between 19th and 16th Street but recommended the vehicular use be restricted. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to receive public comments. Ms. Phyllis Hopeck was recongnized and read a prepared st:atement which was then presented to the council to accompany her application. She described the street in question and recent events which led the property owners in the area to believe that the street would become an access route to the new Safeway Store beinq constructed on Sims Way. She explained that the residents have no commitment to a street vacation but rather their commitment is 1:0 maintaining 210 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEHBER _~98~COE~___- --- the viability of their neighborhood. Ms. Ruth Hickenbottom was recognized and spoke in favor of eliminating through traffic on Landes Street. Mr. Jack Germeau was recognized and testified against the application because it would landlock his property. Mr. John Toin was recognized and spoke in favor of the application because of his distrust of the citiés future plans for the street even though the development of this street is not presently on the Six Year Street Plan. Mr. William Small was recognized and identified him- self as an abutting property owner opposed to the application because it would reduce the value of the property and the availibility of public services. Mr. Meril Cox was recognized and indicated that he is representing Safeway Stores Inc. and stated that they did not consider Landes Street as an access route to their new store. He indicated that they support the request that barriers be placed in the right of way to prohibit travel on the road in its present condition. He cautioned the council about limiting their options with regard to vacating this street because it might later impair the orderly development of:the neighborhood. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to deny the application which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously be voice vote. Mayor McClure declared a recess at 9:32 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:30 P.M. Sewer Rate Increase-Mr. Grove explained that it is proposed that the sewer rate be increased to $7.50 per month for residential customers leaving the rate the same for fixed income senior citizens whose income is less that $7,000 per year. He further explained that the operating statement for sewer services in 1978 showed a loss of$3,050, in 1979 a loss of $40,535, and in the first half of 1980 a loss of $49,696. Mayor McClure opened the hearing for public comment, however, none was offered. Mayor McClure then closed the hearing to the audience and turned the proposal over to the council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Mr. Grove clarified the operating statement figures explaining that one of the operating costs is depreciation which is not out-of-pocket disbursement of cash. This means that 1980 is the only year when cash going out will exceed cash coming into the city. He explained that the citý~s bond covenants require that the city break even on the operation of the system. The Sewer Superintendent advised Mr. Grove that certain improvements to the system can no longer be postponed which means that the cost to provide sewer service continue to increase as these improvements are made. This he explained to the council. Council- member Shirley made a motion that the ordinance be prepared to implement the rate increase which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously be voice vote. BID OPENINGS Dead Cedar-The following bid was opened and read aloud by Mr. Grove for the opportunity to salvage dead cedar from approximately 65 acres below the north of Lord's Lake: John Thronson 30 Percent Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to accept the bid which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Surplus Property-The following bids were opened and read aloud for a car and a van declared surplus earlier by the council: 1974 Plymouth Fury Mac's Auto Wrecking $101. 50 $ 51. 50 1961 Ford Van Mac's Auto Wrecking I I I 211 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 4, 1980 Cont. -- ------ ~-~------~------ Councilmember Judy made a motion to accept both bids which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously be voice vote. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. by Mayor Barney McClure. ~ MAYOR ATTEST: 12 '\ ~ ~(J -- CLE~K TR ASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 18, 1980 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of November, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were, Freida Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham and Ci 1:y Clerk- Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to approve the minutes of November 4, 1980, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The èouncil received a letter dated November 2, 1980, from John Herwer requesting that the one block section of Sheridan between Sims Way and Third Avenue be surfaced and widened because of increased traffic in the area. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. A letter dated November 3, 1980, from John Kassebaum and a letter dated November 4, 1980 from William Cooper were delivered to the council requesting that they proceed with alternativE~ number one to provide sewer service to Seaview Estates. Mayor r1cClure refer- red these to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. I The council received a letter dated November 11, 1980 from Ken Yingling, Manager for Mark-It Foods requesting that- -the City install street lights on the corner of Sheridan and Sims Way due to traffic in the area. Mayor McClure indicated that the state is still plan- ning a traffic count at that intersection. He then referred this request to the Fire/Light/Sanitation Committee. A revised last page to a proposed franchise ordinance was submitted by Summit Communications on November 14, for the council's considera- tion without a letter of explanation. Councilmember Parker indi~- cated that he would explain the revision under commi-ttee reports. The council received a memo from Mayor McClure dated November 14, 1980, requesting that the council repeal Ordinance No. 1281 and authorize the removal of the parking meters. He also requested