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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/1983 22 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 15,1983 -------------~-------'---------~- I - ..--------.--------------------.----- The City Council this 15th day of Chambers of City ----- of the City of Port Townsend mEt in regular ses~~Jn-- - - . November, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. ir. the Council Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Jean Camfield, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna and James Parker. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt noted that on page 20 Homer ~:mi th should be identified as Homer Smith III and on page 21 werner Quast was the speaker on the Fair Toll Coalition rather than I~onard Crouse. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of Novembeu I 1, 1983, as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them I , which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously! I by voice vote. I I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I BILLS AND CLAIMS Current Expense Street Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue water/Sewer Equipment Rental Memorial Fund $3,890.02 10::.97 52~'. 40 1,33:..27 l2~1. 12 6,11:~.38 5,10].82 3~¡.50 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council had on their desks this night a let1:er dated November 8, 1983, from Ralph Lintz of Great Northwest Federal Shavings describing commitments they are willing to make with regard to the landscaping around their building proposed for 1~e property at the intersection of Jefferson and Kearney Streets. It was indicated ! that this would be addressed under committee reports. ¡ I' The Council received a 1984 budget request from Chelle Roberts of I the Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Program da1:ed November 10, 11983. Mayor Shirley referred thÌ's to the Finance Committee. I Councilmember Ciprioti suggested that the Finance Committee have a Eecommendation ready for the budget hearing scheduled for December I I 5, 1983. I ¡ The Council received a letter dated ,October 24, 1983, from Carl i W. Larson requesting that the Port CoffiTIlissioner:; raise the moorage I rates in the boat haven. I The Council received a letter dated November 3, 1983, from Carol Bangs requesting that the City Council take action on a draft sign i ordinance drafted by the Arts Commission two years ago. Council- I member Kenna indicated that the committee has h~en bogged down I I contacting the businesses which wOll1ld be effec":ed. Councilmembers I Camfield and Hunt offered to assist the commitb~e. I I i ! I I I 23 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 15, 1983 Cont. - -- - - - - -- - .---.-------.--.--.---.-.- ---~_.. - -------- _._-~ ------------------------- .------------------.,--.------------.----------.--------. ---- - --- -. . ------- I I I Mr. Robert Teal was recognized restricted from parking on the Bayview Restaurant and OK Tire ANNOUNCEMENTS and requested that the cars be sidewalk while patronizing the Store. I , Mr. Stephen Hayden was recognized and requested that the City char~e the paper mill lç per thousand gallons of water which they use from the transmission line. I I I Legislative. Councilmember Kenna reviewed their discussion with I Great Northwest on the construction of their new bank building and. described the landscape plans. After a brief discussion, Council- member Kenna made a motion to approve the architectural design proposed for the building and the site plan along with the land- scaping plan and authorize the issuance of a building permit I provided that the conditions set forth in their letter of November: 8, 1983, are met which was seconded by Councilmember Imsilund and passed by voice vote with six Councilmembers voting in the af- I I firmative. Councilmember Parker abstained from votin<j and request~d I that the record reflect that fact. . Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Increase. Mr. Stricklin explained that the Water and Sewer Departments have been living off of the reserves for several years now and the reserves are nearly depleted. He indicated that the proposed budget for the Water Department exceeded the projected water revenues at the present rates by approximatély fifty-fi~e thousand dollars and the proposed budget for the Sewer Department exceeded projected sewer revenues by abou~ I seventy-two thousand dollars. He explained that a one dollar increase in the rates for water will cover the deficit in the I Water Department assuming that the government contracts are increased to a higher rate. Hè indicated that the raise in rate I of four dollars will be needed to cover the deficit in the Sewer Department. Councilmember Imislund indicated that she is against: raising the rates at this time until the budget has been reviewed I and the status of the mill workers employment is known. Council- member Parker indicated that he is also opposed to the proposed rate increase and asked that the Water/Sewer Committee of the Council make an in depth study to determine why the reserves dropped from nearly five hundred thousand dollars to the projected forty-eight thousand in just a few years. COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks/Property. ORDINANCE NO. 1971 I AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $350 FROM THE MEMORIAL I FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY , Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Mr. Kevin Burke, Park, Superintendent, was recognized and spoke in favor of the ordinance: explaining that the donations in behalf of Mr. Lloyd exceed four I hundred dollars and they are ready to purchase bulbs and other plants to plant a special flower bed in his honor. I Norma Short Plat Application No. 483-03 - Don Burtz. Mr. Stricklin explained that Mr. Burtz needs additional time to complete the preparation of his short plat and recommended an extension of I thirty days. Councilmember Judy made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice. vote. I Legislative. Councilmember Kenna indicated that the Committee' is recommending that the Council issue a proposed negative declara- ! tion of environmental significance on the checklist submitted for I the construction of a park and parking lot on Harrison Street near the new ferry terminal. He made a motion to that effect which was I seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ' 24 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 15, 1983 Cont. --..- -_.- ----, -- ------------- - ----- -------------- - ..-- - -- - - '_u--- BID OPENINGS The following bid was opened and read aloud to furnish the City Parks Department with drawings and equipment for a jogging course: Wells Fargo Gamefield $5,225.00 Mayor Shirley reported that the Park Board would like to review the proposal and make a recommendation to the Council. I The Council was informed that a call for bids was issued to furnisH the City Parks Department with one used one-ton flat bed truck but none have been received. Mr. Grove asked the City Attorney what I course of action we should take to obtain the truck. Mr. Abraham I indicated that with Council approval an outright purchase could now be made. I ! OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1969 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES AND FEES RELATING THERETO, ANI: REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1692 AND 1937. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title which constituted the third reading. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the ordinance by tabled until the next regular meeting and directing that all blanks be completed before passage i's considered which was seconde by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Utility Local Improvement District for Seaview Estates. Mr. Stricklin explained that the responses from the public hearing and by mail have been plotted on a map o£ the service area which he displayed for the Council and it appears that there is sufficient opposition that the formation of the district would be defeated. Mr. John Kassebaum was recognized and presented the Public Works Director with several statements alledged to be signed by property owners in the area who support the formation of the Utility Local Improvement District. He indicated that he has indication from four hundred lot owners that they are in support of this district. I Mayor Shirley indicated that this additional information would be I added to the map and he would also report back to the City Council. Mr. Kassebaum asked for the City to provide the property owners with a preliminary assessment. Mr. Stricklin explained that nothing more has been done because tþe investment of time did not appear to be justfieddue to the amount ,of opposition. I ORDINANCE NO. 1972 AN ORDINANCE VACATING 15TH STREET FROM DISCOVERY ROAD TO KATHERINE S1REET AND BETWEEN BLOCKS 328 AND "z" OF THE EISENBEIS ADDITION. KATHERINE STREET BETWEEN DISCOVERY ROAD AND THE DEAD-END AT BLOCK 1 OF HAMMOND'S ADDITION AND GIBBS STREET BETWEEN 14TH AND 15TH STREETS. , I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. CouncilITember Ciprioti made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was sec,onded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the I Council adopt Ordinance No. 1972 which was seconded by Councilmembe!r" Hunt and passed unanimously by roll1call vote. 25 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR_.s~!3~ IO~- ~~ N9VEM!3.:§_R 15L_",~~~-~ci", ç~~~~=cc=----=,'-'- "' ------ ------------------- -.------- ---------- --------,--- . ------------.-_u_---------------- ---..-- - . - ..---. . . - . -- - --- NEW BUSINESS I Six-Year Capital Improvement Program For Parks and Recreation - Facilities. Kevin Burke explained that the plan is being requeste~ for update by the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Eecreation i I as support for their future requests. '. to the legislat,ure. The. I proposed plan was developed by the Park Board and is being proposed to the City Council for adoption. After a brief discussion, I Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the Council adopt the: proposed plan which was seconded byCouncilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1973 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MODIFICATION OF THE WATER TRANS- MISSION LINE LEASE, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE ASSIGN- MENT OF SAID LEASE. I II Mr. Grove read the ord. .inance by title. councilmember. Judy and Hunt left their seats in the front of the Council Chambers and took I seats in the audience. Mr. Abraham explained provisions of the 'I new lease to Port Townsend Paper Corporation which would be assigned from Crown Zellerbach Corporation. It was indicated that the period has been extended by twenty years and the City, share of the water has been increased with subsequent. adj ustme.n.t.s.; to the share of cost for line replacement. After a brief discussion it was suggested that the City and the new mill owners develop a letter of understanding to address some of the concerns expressed: about future costs and sources of revenue such as hydro electric power or problems which have not been anticipated in the present agreements. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that t:he first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed by voice vote with Councilmembers Camfield, Parker, Kenna, and Ciprioti voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund ¡ abstained from voting. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by titl~. Councilmember Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1973 which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and pass:ed by roll call vote with Councilmembers Camfield, Parker, Kenna, and Cinrioti. voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund abstained~ from: voting. Councilmember Kenna made a motion instructing the Mayor to draft a letter of intent to confirm the City's authority to manage and utilize the water works and system as the City determinks to be in the best interest of its citizens. This mot:ion died for; lack of a second. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Mayo~ be instructed to draft a letter of intent to discuss with the new mill owners the concerns raised by the Council this night which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmembers Hunt and Judy returned to their seats at this time. ADJOURNEMENT I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:17 P.M. ATTEST: (8::b~ Mayor ( iLz4tJk City Clerk