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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/16/1980 ~21 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 2, 1980 (cont.) - --- - -- Mr.. Grove read:. the Ordinance by title. He explained that the law requires that this Ordinance be held over to the next meeting before it can be adopted. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business to come before:- the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. : ATTEST: ~ L~~ CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 16, 19:30 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular se:3sion this 16th day of December, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. I ROLL CALL Councilmembers 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, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Ciprioti proposed a correction to page 219 under rate increase for cable television six lines from the bottom to read "The explana~:ions had been made to the Council at a previous meeting by Port Townsend Cable T.V." Council- member Ciprioti moved and Councilmember Judy seconded to approve the minutes of December 1 and 2, 1980, as amended and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Appropriate Technology Park Arterial Street Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Grant Fund 1,755.42 4,087.42 5,394.52 117.14 3,188.88 l55.54 4,859.91 1,160. 72 A motion was made by Councilmember Parker and seconded by Councilmember Imislund that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a copy of the letter dated December 3, 1980, from R.E. Trui tt, District Traffic Engineer for the State of Washington DE!partment of Transportation informing the City of the traffic counts at various locations 222 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SE_~~:J:2~_~__DECE~ER _~6 -,_.l-~_?()- <,conj::-~J ~---- ----- ---- - - --------- - - -- throughout the City. the meeting. A letter dated December 9, 1980, from Daryl F. Hedman was copied for the Council requesting that the City revise the primary service area for water outside the City to include 7th Avenue Acre Tracts, Chalmers 2nd Addition to Irondale, the Hessian Garden Tracts and Olsons Addition. Mayor McClure indicated Mr. Hedman has given him additional information and referred the request to the Water/Se~er/ Street Committee. Mayor McClure indicated this would be discussed later in The Council received a letter dated December lO, 1980, from Dee Brueckman, Chair- person of the Arts Commission, requesting that the Council indicate its support for the concept of a community arts center and renew its commitment to preserve the Hotel/Motel Tax collections until research can establish what kind of arts center is needed. After a brief discussipn which included recognition of Ms. Brueckman from the audience, the request waS referred to the Finance Committee for a recommendation; I A letter dated December 12, 1980, from Mayor McClure to A.R. Morrell, District Administrator for the Department òf Transportation requesting that Jefferson Street be made a two way street and become the left hand access to Kearn~y Street. Also he requested that the accesses from Washington Street to S.R. 20 be limited to right-turns only. Mayor McClure indicated he has had an Ordinance prepared to address this problem and would like to discuss it under new business. The Council received a request that the Council deny the Rezone Request no. 8008- 04 from Harold DeJong due to the fact that the applicant withdrew his request. This request was made by John Floyd, Chairman of the Planning Commission. Mr. Floyd was recognized and explained that the City Attorney had advised when the Port of Port Townsend wanted to withdraw their- application for a rezone, it was a Council matter and must be taken to a vote. Mr. Abraham explained that the Council had already published a public hearing notice on the Ports application. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to cancel the application which was second- ed by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS I Councilmember Smith made a motion that the previously announced appointment of Thorne Edwards to the Arts Commission be approved which was seconded by Council- member Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Water/Sewer/Street Committee - Councilmember Kenna reported that the Committee is not ready with a recommendation on the sewer line local improvement district but hopes to be ready in January. He requested that the Council add the topic of parking meters to the agenda at the end of old business. Fire/Light/Sanitation - Councilmember Ciprioti reported that a street light is needed badly at the intersection of Thomas Street and Sims Way. A discussion was held on the feasibility of creating a left hand turn lane at this intersection without increasing the size of the road bed. Mr. Rollin Cook from the Depart- ment of Transportation WaS recognized and reported that no construction is plan- ned at this location for the immediate future. Councilmember Cipri6ti explained that the problem appears to be turning left on to Thomas Street from Sims Way (S.R. 20) and any decision to improve accesS to the street will effect the place- ment of street lighting. Youth/Senior Citizen/Human Affairs - Mayor McClure reported that a group of senior citizens has neen formed for the purpose of establishing a senior citizen center. A discussion ensued on possible locations. Mayor McClure explained that the location that is most desirable to them is the clubhouse at the golf course pre- sently leased to the Elks Club. I PUBLIC HEARING Garbage Rate Increase - Mr. Grove explained the proposed rates as spelled out in Ordinance No. l875 after which Mayor McClure opened the hearing. There being no public comments offered, Mayor McClure then closed the hearing to the audience. It was indicated that the matter would be further considered under old business. '~n3- ,,~' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER l6, 1980 (cont.) ---------- --- ---------~------- -----~--~-------------------------~------ ---- - OLD BUSINESS I Ferry Terminal Location - Mr. Rollin Cook from the Department of Transportation was recognized and explained that they would like to inform the City Council of their plans to construct a new ferry terininal in Port Townsend and to allow the Council an opportunity for input. He indicated that at the end of their presenta- tion they would like the Council to express their feelings abou1: the plans. He then reviewed the history of the site recommendation -which proposed the relocation of the terminal to the waters behind theSafeway Plaza on Water Street. He re- po~ted on the various sites within that location which have been considered and identified which appears to be the best choice. He indicated that the mediation panel which first made the recommendation on the general area has endorsed their choice of sites. Mr. Dee Freman from the Department of Transportation was then recognized and made a presentation on the proposed sites in detail explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each as they have viewed them. After a discussion of the proposals, Councilmember Shirley made-a motion to approve in concept the location descriDed as alternate 3 which would be iwnediately behind the-present location of Jefferson National Bank over the water v¡hich was seconded þy Councilmember Judy. The motion passed unanimously by voice 'Tote. Mayor McClure declared a recess at this time, 9:00 P.M. ed at 9:l0 P.M. with all Councilmembers present. The meeting was_reconven- ORDINANCE NO. 1867 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $58,200.00 TO VARIOUS FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. I Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title which was the second reading. Councilmem- ber Ciprioti made a motion that the second reading be considered the third by title only which waS seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. l867 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. l870 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE 1981 BUDGETS FOR THE GENERAL CITY GOVERNMENT, THE WATER-SEWER UTILITIES, AND BOND REDEMPTION FUNDS. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Counci Imember Judy reported that the City will need an appropriation to clear the easements for the main water line which is a problem left over from the early part of this century. He made a motion to add $33,000.00 to Section 1 of the Ordinance for the 1956 Transmission Line Re- placement Fund which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the first reading be con- sidered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Council- member Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. GrovE' read the Ordi- nance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the Ordinance be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimouslY by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1871 I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON/CREATING AND AWARDING PORT TOWNSEND CABLE TV, LTD. A NONEXCLUSIVE, FIFTEEN YEAR CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE IN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; PROVIDING RULES GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF SAME; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND AFTER PUBLICATION. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title and then explained that one change the Council ordered still did not appear in the Ordinance. On page 6 in Section 15, Subsection C, the sentence "The Grantee shall notify the City 30 days in advance of any rate increase." was added. Councilmember Ciprioti made êL motion that the first reading be considered the seèond 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 Ciprioti made a motion that the Ordi- nance be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. 224 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER l6, 1980 (cont.) ----------------~------~------------ - ORDINANCE NO. 1873 AN ORDINANCE DEFINING LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZEN, AND PROVIDING FOR REDUCED SEWER RATES THEREFORE. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. After a brief discussion the Section 1 Was modified to define a senior citizen as a person 62 years of age and over, whose total income, inèluding that of his or her spouse or cotenant, does not exceen the sum of $lO,OOO.OO per annum. Councilmember Judy 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 Judy made a motion to adopt the Ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I ORDINANCE NO. l872 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. l508. 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 and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt the Ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember 'Imislund and passed unanimously by rollcall vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1874 AN ORDINANCE VACATING 8TH STREET BETWEEN BLOCKS 32l AND 322 IN EISENBEIS ADDITION. Mr. 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 Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure read the Ordinance by title. Còuncilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Ordinance be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed un- animously by roll call vote. I ORDINANCE NO. l875 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1138. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Mayor McClure indicated that a person arrived after the public hearing who wished to address the Council on this subject before action is taken. Ms. Ruth Burns was recognized and requested that the Council institute a zero can garbage rate for those citizens who recycle their waste. When asked by Councilmember Shirley if this was possible, Mr. Grove re- sponded that it could be done but would defeat the purpose of manditory garbage service which would be to minimize the health hazard which increases if garbage is allowed to accumulate. A discussion ensued as to the possibility of special handling of recycleable materials. 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 Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Júdy made a motion to adopt the Ordi- nance which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Parking Meters - Councilmember Kenna reported that the Committee is recommending that the parking fines be increased, that more parking be established downtown by incorporating more diagonal parking, and that an experimental 2 hour limit be established in certain areas downtown. He indicated that they would like to see the City leave the meters covered for the first four months of the year and post 2 hour limit signs to evaluate the impact on parking. Some areas need 24 hour limit signs posted. He then displayed a map outlining the areas to be included in the experiment. He suggested that at the conclusion of the experiment it ~ might be advisable to change the meters to require more money in certain areas. A discussion ensued which ended with the proposal that the Committee introduce the appropriate ãrdinance at the next Council meeting. I NEW BUSINESS -Po~ice Cars - Councilmember Judy made a motion that the City issue a Call for Bids to supply two police cars to be opened January 20, 1981, which--was seconded 225 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER l6, 1980 (cont.) -~- --- - ----- --- ---_._-----~-- ------------ I I I by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1876 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING VEHICLES FROM ENTERING STATE ROAD 20 FROM WASHINGTON STREET EXCEPT BY MAKING A RIGHT TURN. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund Jnade a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which waS seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. l876 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimous- ly by roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at lO:20 P.M. ATTEST: r~~~úU- jJ~~ CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 6, 1981. The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of January, 1981, 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, Frieda 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-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Imislund seconded to approve the minutes of December 16, 1980, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Appropriate Technology Grant Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll $30,464.42 2,172.05 3,132.84 1,440.31 265.84 8,942.01 14,828.73 9,954.28 1,180.69 22,929.11 Mayor McClure indicated that he would call for a motion later in the meeting after the Finance Committee has an opportunity to review the vouchers.