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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/18/1984 I I I 109 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 4, 1984 Cont. I ¡ ADJOURNMENT ; At 9:50 P.M. the meeting was reconvened from executive session. I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley immediately de- I clared the meeting adjourned. I Attest: I ~ Mayor ~ , i I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION í ¡The City Council this 18th day of Chambers of City SEPTEMBER 18, 1984 of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session September I 1984, at 7: 30 P.M., in the Council Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director I Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. I MINUTES i Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minu~es of September 4, 1984, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice ¡vote. , I I The I I BILLS AND CLAIMS following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park ., Arterial. Street Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Kah Tai Lagoon Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Memorial Payroll $16,448.66 7,182.56 349.27 901.49 5,050.00 843.54 1,438.80 296.45 8,198.57 5,411.16 1,016.92 4,999.68 I I I Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid I from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield : and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I ! The Council received a memorandum dated September 5 ' 1984, from Dick ¡i Kint, Manager of Jefferson County Public Utility District No.1, I outlining the benefits for the citizens of Port Townsend from the ¡ Elkhorn and Big Quil Hydroelectric Projects. Mayor Shirley referretl i this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee for study and comment. I I I The council received a letter dated September 10, 1984, from Harri- ! ette Buchman requesting that the city appropriate an additional $650 ' during 1984 for the Juvenile Diversion Program. Mayor Shirley re~ ferred this to the Finance Committee. I COMMUNICATIONS 11 0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18,1984 Cont. --..------ ------------ ---------- -------------------.----------------------- --_-___--n ------- u_--------------------------------- - H ..- _..- ¡The Council received a letter dated August 23,1984, from Jayne wall ¡lace, Manager of Kitsap Physicians Service Claims Administration, ¡explaining changes to the Medicare laws and providing the city with la new agreement which would replace our present agreement. It was lindi~ated that this is listed on the agenda for action later in this meetlng. ,IThe Council received a letter dated September 12, 1984, from A.A. Woodsí,': Pacific Northwest Bell Staff Manager - State and Local Taxes, indicating the city needs to reduce the rate of tax on telephone business in order to be in IJgal compliance after the first of the year. Mr. Grove indicated that a draft ordinance has been prepared to accomplish this. The Council received a letter dated September 3,1984, from Thatche~ I Bailey to Mayor Shirley tendering his resignation from the Arts Commission. Mayor Shirley proposed Barbara Gemberling to replace him. Councilmember Ison made a motion to approve the appointment which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. The Council was copied in on a letter dated September 18, 1984, from Hank Sukert to Police Chief Robert Hinton requesting reinstatement after he submitted his resignation on September 7, 1984. ¡A letter dated September 18,1984, from Mayor Shirley to Jack Hutton was copied for the council reporting to him the decision of the courtcil not to install skirting around street lights. I A letter from Mayor Shirley dated Septemqer 18, 1984, to David Goldsmith was copied for the council asking the Jefferson County Planning De- partment to consider providing staff assistance to the Port Townsend Planning Commission on a contractual basis. I A letter dated September 11,1984, from Dorothy Duncan, Mayor of Po~t Angeles to Mayor Sh~rley was copied for the council inviting city I officials to participate in a City-Council Work Session on Septembe~ 25, 1984, at 7:00 P.M. in Port Angeles to prepare additional input ¡for the Washington State Department of Transportation Marine Trans- portation Division on the environmental impact of their long range plans for the Washington State Ferry System. Mayor Shirley encouraged the ~council to participate in this meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Henry Eggerton was recognized and requested that the council ap- prove an application for funding from Housing and Urban Development Block Grant Funds to finance Housing Rehabilitation and restoration of a suitable building to be used as office space and housing for I the homeless. He indicated the deadline for the applications is October 1, 1984. He explained the mechanics of the housing rehabil- itation loan process which could be used and the budget for the project over a three year period. He asked for a commitment from the city council to take over the application process and submit it to Olympia by October 1,1984. He explained that if the grant is awarded, it would become the responsibility of the city to admin- ister the program. After a brief discussion of the merits of this proposal, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council approve the application process which was seconded by Councilmember Jones. Councilmember Kenna indicated that he had no objection to the suggestion of the Mayor that the council reserve the right to pull out of the process at any time. The motion passed by voice vote witn six councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Hunt voted against the motion. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reported that the draft ordinance adopting policies and procedures the comply with the new State Environmental Policy Act is in the office of the Public Works Director. Mr. Stricklin indicated that he would make I I I I I 111 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18,1984 Cont. ---- .- --. --- -- - -- --- - - - ------------- --- ----- -- - --.-__._-- _.~--_.- --. .-------------------------------.---------- ---------- I copies available to each councilmember. I h . i Parks and Property. Councilmember Ison reported that t e commltte~ met with the Park Board and all the design changes to the Kah Tai i Lagoon Park have been determined and agreed upon. I i Sign Ordinance. The last draft of the ordinance to regulate busine~s signs was copied for the council. Councilmember Ke'nna indicated that he would like to receive comments and recommenda.tions from: the council and mayor before the ordinance is finalized for adoptioln. The dangers and recent injury caused by sandwich signs being place~ I on the sidewalk were discussed. Other provisions of the proposed I ordinance were explained by Councilmember Kenna and suggestions were made by various members of the council on how it might be modified. Councilmember Imislund made a motion direc~ting the city attorney to prepare an ordinance eliminating portable signs from r the city sidewalks which was seconded by Councilmembe:::- Ison and; passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Harper explained that not! all of the problem signs are portable and suggested that the counc~l may want to eliminate all advertising signs from the sidewalk. I The need for public input on this problem was identified and it was suggested that the Chamber of Commerce and business community be contacted so that the council can receive their input before the ordinance is adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 84-34 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RECONVEY A UTILITY EASEMENT AND RECEIVE PROPERTY AND FUNDS IN SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS I Mr. Harper explained that agreement has been reached Sahli and the developers of Towne Point Planned Unit which would allow the city to recover sewer pipe and in exchange for an easement over the second phase of ment. Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt the which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed by voice vote. ,.,i th Robert Development money given i:he develop- resolution unanimously Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reportE~d that the committee is recommending a final negative declaration on the environmental checklist submitted by Lakeside Industries. He made' a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council issue a final negative declaration on the environmental checklist submitted by Clarence Brarnhall on the construction of office units at the corner of Kearney and Lawrence ¡ Streets which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed - unanimously by voice vote. I New SEPA Ordinance. Mr. Harper encouraged the council to plan to , adopt an ordinance in some form on October 2,1984, because of the I possibility for legal problems in the future if they don't. ' I I I Proclamation. Mayor Shirley proclaimed the week of SE~ptember 17 td 24,1984, and Constitution week in Port Townsend. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 84-35 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEDICARE PARTICIPATING SUPPLIER AGREEMENT Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 84-35 after ! Mr. Grove explained that the Medicare laws have changE~d requiring the new agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Jones: and passed unanimously by voice vote. I 112 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18,1984 Cont. --------------. -.------------------------------------------------------ --- ----_.. ----------------------------------- --------- ORDINANCE NO. 2003 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR THE YEAR OF 1985 Mr. Grove explained the revised format. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by I councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2003 which was seconded by Council- member Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 84-36 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM i . !Mr. Stricklin explained that it has become necessary for the city to lay an oilmat on a portion of Benton Street right-of-way near the wall of the high school parking lot. He explained that the school has agreed to reimburse the city for all costs in excess ¡of $1,500 and he is proposing to use ~ç fuel tax funds to pay the ¡remaining costs. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt the I resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESO~UT!ON NO. 84-37 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/MARINE DIVISION Mr. Grove explained that this agreement would allow the city to recover some of the funds recently paid for Unemployment. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2004 AN ORDINANCE AMMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1903 AS AMMENDED 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. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion::tha,t the council adopt Ordinance No. 2004 which was seconded by Councilmembe~ Ison and passed unanimously by roll call vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into executive session pending legal action at approximately 8:50 P.M. to discuss I I I I I I I , ¡ I : I , ADJOURNMENT The meeting was reconvened at 9:04 P.M. and immediately declared adjourned by Mayor Shirley. ~ MTEST: ~ ~ City Clerk 1- I I