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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/02/1986 295 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF DECEMBER 1, 1986 Cont, . h_. _._-- ._- -- . _. I was recognized and spoke in favor of maintaining the appropriation for the Juvenile Diversion Program in the Pol ice Budget. Ms. Cheryl Va~ Dyke was recognized and explained that the original budget request from the Library Board was approximately $177,000 and what they considered to be a "bare bones" request, She asked that the council restore the funds to allow them to restore equity to the salaries and not be required to cut service, Mr, John Baker was recognized and spoke in favor of increasing the appropriation for the Jefferson County Recreation Department. Mr, Pat Slevin was recognized and requested that the appropriation for Animal Control Services be increased by $4,000 in the Pol ice Department Budget to provide for. salary equity and increased activity, There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the pre! iminary budget over to the council for disposition, Through a series of councilmatic motions, the counci I approved the prel im- inary budget on a section by section basis with the following changes being made: $2,500 was added to revenue in the Current expense fund for Restroom Services, the appropriation for the Health Department Contract was reduced from $32,000 to $31,453, $1,000 was added to the City Attorney's budget for Legal Services (Fair Toll) ,$1 ,450 was added to the revenue for the Library for fines and rents and leases which was used in part to increase the appropriation ~or salaries and wages from $67,500 to $70,297 and adding $200 to Social Secul-ity and $250 to retirement, $6,000 was added to the Park budget for intergovenmental revenues and added to the appropriation for extra help to reflect money comLng in from Juvenile Diversion and $250 was added to Fire and Liability Insurance, The remainder of the proposal remained untouched, ADJOURNMENT There being no further action possible at this time, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:58 P.M, I ß:=b -4U Mayor Attest: M~ City ClerK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 2, 1986 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 2nd day of December, 1986, at 7:30 P.M. in the Counci I Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S. Shirley presiding, ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Janis Hunt, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, and I Ja Millelsen. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, M I NUnS I Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the minutes of November 18, 1986, be approved. as written and that their reading be dispensed with which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Parks Emergency Medical Services $38,735,97 165.21 1,809.33 74.79 8.62 .- . ,- 296 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 2, 1986 Cont, ----------..--. -,-- -----..------'U_----.-.---.--- ----- ------ - »,n ---- ------"-------"------"---'------ Kah Tai Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pensfon and Relief $ 126.59 9,175,95 1 ,796,08 191 ,05 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bi lIs and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice ¡vote, COMMUNICATIONS IA letter dated September 3, 1986, from Lois M, Smith to Mayor Shirley was copied ¡for the council requesting that the city include an allocation of $3,417 in the 1987 budget for Juvenile Diversion services, Mayor Shirley explained that this 'was addressed during the budget hearing, A letter dated October 29, 1986, from Bob Forshaw, Chairman of the Fair Toll ICoal ition to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council requesting that the city send money to pay attorney fees and appropriate additional funds in 1987 for this purpose, Mayor Shirley reported that their request is in the budget at this point. I 'IA letter dated November 10, 1986, from David Goldsmith, Administrator of the Jefferson County Health Department, to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council requesting that the city appropriate $31,453 as a contract fee with their department. Mayor Shirley reported that this has been addressed in the budget, IThe council received a letter dated November 20, 1986, from Edgar McMinn requesti1g a meeting with city officials to explore and firm up alternatives for a community ~ater system to serve the North Hastings Loop, Mayor Shirley referred this to the ¡water Committee, IA letter dated November 24, 1986, from Alan G, Dashen, Vice President of Seattle Northwest Securities Corporation, to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council iexpressing the opinion that the proposed $5,OO/month increase for sewers and the 1$5,oo/month charge for a storm water system are a good initial step, but addition~l ,rate increases will be required prior to the actual sale of bonds and operation off 'lithe projects, Mayor Shirley reported that he considers the increases proposed to keep us on schedule. ¡ On November 28, 1986, a summary of proposed uses for the Port Townsend Community Garden was copied for the council including proposals about the board of directors and a city review process, Mayor Shirley indicated that this would come up under Fommittee reports, I i ~ report from Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington Library on I~ome Occupations - Zoning Requirements was copied for the council on Wednesday, ~ovember 26, 1986 at the request of Alan Carmen of the Planning Commission. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee, ~r, Grove reported that several petitions were handed to him as he entered the ~eeting requesting that the Mayor and City Council help lòcate and help support '18 permanent Senior Center for Port Townsend Residents, Mayor Shirley referred this to the Community Services Committee, I ~he council received a letter dated November 24, 1986, from Kathryn Stokes in ~upport of the Community Garden, Mayor Shirley noted that Ms. Stokes is writing ~rom Corvalis, Oregon, ' í I I í ¡ Ms, Cheryl Van Dyke was recognized and invited all present to the Christmas Tree I ~ighting on Friday, December 5, 1986, whfch fs sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. ~r, James De Leo was recognized and presented the Mayor with a historical marker fommerating the founding of the city, Mr. Harry Pollard was recognized:þ~inted þut that the budget for the city has increased by eleven percent and there is no þppropriations in the budget for senior citizens, He indicated that he preferred lit that way so they are not a part of the problem, Mr, James De Leo was again Irecognized and requested that the staff of the Fire Department be increased to þrovide two men at the Fire Hall at all times and commented on various other ~ctions he would I ike to see taken by the city, Ms, Bev Mustin was recognized bnd spoke for continued city support of the Community Garden. Mr. Wayne Hackett \ \ I i PUBLIC COMMENTS I I I I I I ----------------------------.--------------- ------- - --- - '~s r:cognized and ~equested.t~at s~e of the City Coundl meetings ~e held at al location where handicapped citizens can attend, He read a letter which he has I written to the editor of the Port Townsend Leader supporting the petitions askin§ for city support of a permanent Senior Center, Ms, Yvonne Tarooz was recognized' and spoke in favor of the Community Garden and more communication between the I board and city government. I I I 297 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 2, 1986 Cont, --- ---------- --- ------ .--------------.---- ---..----....------..---,. --- .-,-._.... ----., ------_.--- - -- --- ----------- ,- Jackson Bequest Project. Mr. Robert Little reported that the project is being costed out based on the final design drawings, He explained that the project started out over budget and';;ve phased the project so that it wi II cost approximately $218,707. The plans now do not include a roof over the gallery section leading up to the pavilion. He explained that the artists want to apply for a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for $50,000 to up the budget to include fees for the artists, completion of phase two, and some contingency funds, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to authorize the mayor to I sign the grant application which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote, COMMITTEE REPORTS ! . Street/Storm Drainage/Light, Councilmember Jones reported that he and Mr, Stricklin have met with the residents in the North Beach area about their street and received a petition asking that the city not close 56th at the inter-: I section of 56th and Gise, A discussion ensued on the renaming of Steve Street. Legislative/Environmental, Councilmember Jones indicated that he has received complaints about transient merchants setting up on vacant land and competing with established businesses in town, After a brief discussion on the possibility: of relocating one of the city council meetings, Councilmember Jones made a motio~ that the council conduct the regular council meeting of January 6, 1987 at the i Jefferson County Courthouse if facilities are available with January 20, 1987 as! I an alternate which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by ¡ . voice vote, , Water-Sewer, Councilmember Ison reported on negotiations between the city, Publ it Utility District No, 1, and Jefferson County on the extension of certain water! lines, He reported that the committee is recommending that the council adopt a i resolution indicating its willingness to sell water for service to the North . Hastings Loop and the city attorney was directed to prepare a resolution to I that effect, I I ! Feasibil ity Plan: Curbside Recycling. Mr, Pat Slevin was recognized and spoke about the Jefferson Recycl ing Project and requested an opportunity to meet with a committee of the council. Mayor Shirley referred the study they presented to , the Finance Committee, Community Garden, Mayor Shirley reported that concerns have been expressed about the potential liability to the city and the operators of the golf course if the: community garden is allowed to continue at its present site, He recommended that the Community Garden be removed from its present site by the spring of 1987 and: that the use of some other site be considered separately after a proposal is . received from the board of directors for the Community Garden, Councilmember i Ison made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Mikkelsen,! After a brief discussion, Councilmembers Ison, Mikkelsen, and Hunt voted in favo~ I of the motion. Councilmember Jones voted against it. , I PUBLIC HEARINGS . Stormwater Utility Formation, Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience I to receive pub I ic comments on the proposed formation of a Stormwater Utility, I Ms, Annie McCandl is was recognized and indicated that she represents the owners í I of the Chinese Gardens and asked what impact this will have on this property. I Mr, Forrest Shomer was recognized and expressed support for having a plan to i handle runoff because of the reduction in the number of trees in town. He requested that the city invest in reversing the process by acquiring conservation easements and zoning restrictions or covenants, He proposed a tree planting: program to reduce the cost of maintaiining a storm drainage system. Mr, Greg ¡í Knowles was recognized and expressed opposition to the use of private property to retain stormwater because of the potential for pollution deposits in the I holding ponds. He opposed the formation of the utility because the savings in construction of the secondary sewer treatment plant may not match dollar for! dollar. Ms, Linda Okazaki was recognized and requested that the city maintain 298 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 2, 1986 Cont. -- -.---- - ---.-- - -- ----.---- - --- -- ----- ---- - - -- --- -- -----.-- ----------.------ ------- ------ -- ---.-- ---.------------------- ----------------------.- --------- ---.-------------------.- ----.-- - - . the appearance of the Chinese Gardens, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience at this time and asked representatives from CH2M Hill to respond to the questions posed by the citizens in the hearing, Mr. Neal Geitner was recognized and explained that there are no changes anticipated to the Chinese Gardens as a result of the establ ishment of the Stormwater Utility or completion of the improvements described in the plan and may in fact improve it, He explained that the fact that the city is platted means that plans must be ready when those plat~ ~re exercised, ~e in~icated that the major i~fl~w problem to the sanitary sew, er I IS from roof drains directly connected and this IS supported by metered flow :- - records from the treatment plant. This utility would be able to pr:ovide mainten- ance in areas other than road right-of~ways which is presently restricted by the maintenance done from highway taxes, I ORDINANCE NO, 2053 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASH I NGTON, ENT ITLED "STORM AND SURFACE WATERS"; ESTABLISHING THE STORM AND SURFACE WATER UTILITY; ADOPTING THE INITIAL PLAN; TRANSFERRING PROPERTY RIGHTS TO THE UTILITY; ESTIMATING THE COST; PROVIDING THAT THE PRO- VISIONS ARE SEVERABLE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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 to adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Co unci 1m ember Ison and passed unanimously by roll call vote, ORDINANCE NO. 2054 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING STORM WATER UTILITY RATES; DEFINING TERMS; ESTABLISHING A RATE OF $5.00 PER MONTH FOR SINGLE~FAMILY AND DUPLEX; ESTABLISHING A COMMERCIAL RATE; ALLOWING A CREDIT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO, 1957; IMPOSING A STATE HIGHWAY CHARGE; PROVIDING FOR BILLING; AUTHORIZING A LIEN FOR UNPAID SERVICE, AND ESTABLISHING A MARCH 1, 1987 BILLING EFFECT I VE DATE, I After all appropriate blanks were filled in on the draft ordinance, 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 Ison made a 'motion to amend the ordinance to establ ish a senior citizen discounted rate of $3,00 per month for those citizens qual ifying under section 13,04,035 of the Municipal Code which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Sanitary Sewer Rate Increase. Mayor Shirley explained that it is proposed to increase the sewer rate by $5.00 to cover the general operating expenses of the utility including the cost of engineering for secondary sewer treatment, Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience, but no testimony was offered. He then closed the hearing to the audience and turned the proposal over to the ¡council for disposition, I ORDINANCE NO, 2055 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE RATES FOR SEWAGE SERVICE FOR THE CITY, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE 1508 AS AMENDED, AND ORDINANCE 1873, AS AMENDED, TOGETHER WITH SECTIONS 13,04,030 AND 13,04,035 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, 299 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 2, 1986 Cont, --------------.--.-.---------..-.. -..------- -----.--....-.-.-.- - - ----------.------.--------, - --~---- --._- ---------.-. ----- ----------r~~~~~---t-~:--b-;:n-:--we;;;;ll~d- i n- on- the~-r~f~ ~--M; ,-~;o~~- r~~~.-t~~-O~~I nance -:;--- 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 i by title, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt the ordinance which was 'I seconded by Counc i lmember I son, - - ,Councilmember Hunt made a motion to amend the ordinance to increase the I commercial rate from 175% to 225% which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, The ordinance was adopted unanimously by roll call,vote, . I Street Vacation Appl ication 986-01 - Frank Moore, Mr, Grove explained that the, Planning Commission is recommending approval of this request to vacate 4th Street between Cleveland and the extension of Wilson Street under certain conditions, ! I He reported that the city has rece i ved a let ter dated December 2, 1986 from! , W, i II i ene Hard s, Ass i stant Rea I Estate Agent for Puget Power, request i ng that Mr,~oore grant them an easement prior to city approval of the street vacation. I Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience, Mr, Moore was recognized I and reviewed the placement of the structures ön the site and the desire he has to build an addition to his house, He explained that he has no problem with. I granting any necessary easements and restrictive covenants which would protect! 'against the sale of lots which would be landlocked without an easement, There! being no further testimony on this request, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to ' ¡ the audience and turned the appl ication over to the council for disposition, ! After a brief discussion on the request from Puget Power, Councilmember Ison I made a motion that the council find that the application meets the review: I criteria for street vacations as set forth in section 5,20 of Ordinance No, 1802: 'and the request be granted upon the following conditions: . 1, That a restrictive covenant be recorded on the landlocked lots requiring that appropriate easements be recorded before they can be sold, 2. That no access to the lots from Sims Way be allowed, 3, That no structures or growth be allowed within 20 feet of Sims Way, 4, That the garage be removed, 5. That the city retain utility right-of-way easements, The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote, I I OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2052 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $79,315,00 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $15,000 TO THE WATER-SEWER FUND AND $17,125 TO THE KAK TAl PARK FUND, MAKING FINDINGS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr, Grove read the ordinance which constituted the seco~d reading. Councilmembe~ Hunt made a motion that the second reading be considered the third which was! seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, Council- ì member Hunt made a motion that the council adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by rollcall vote, I ORDINANCE NO. 2056 I AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND DEFINING VlCIOUS DOG; PROVIDING FOR THE QUARAN- TlNE OF ANtMALS; PROVtDlNG fOR CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS AND PENALTtES; AND AMENDING SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE 1969 AND CHAPTER 8,04 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. I Mr, Harper explained the changes to the law this ordinance will provide, Max: Platner was recognized and spoke in favor of the ordinance but expressed concern: about lack of enforcement, Mr. Pat Slevin was recognized and spoke in favor of ' this ordinance, He explained that the judges have indicated a stronger ordinanc~ is needed In order to prevail in court, A discussion ensued about enforcement! efforts, Mr, Grove then read the ordInance by tItle, Councilmember Hunt made I 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 ~; 300 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 2, 1986 Cont, --- --------------- --.--- _1-----------------------------.-.- -----------,-------- - -- by voice vote, Mr, Grove again read the ordinance by title, Councilmember Mikkelsen made a motion that the council adopt the ordinance which was seconded I by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote, 'I. Water Sales Agreement with Public Utility District No, 1, Councilmember Ison explained that because funding'was not avaì lable' for the North Hastings Loop, I the water sales contract with the district must be revised for them to proceed on the southern portion, I ! RESOLUTION NO, 86-42 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADEN DUM TO THE WATER SALES AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC:UTILITY DISTRICT NO, 1 Councilmember Ison made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No, 86-42 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, NEW BUSINESS Council Vacancies, Mayor Shirley reported that Councilmember Imislund has announced her intention to resign from the city council and people interested in being appointed to complete the balance of her term should make an application, í 'I I A ! Councilmember Hunt made a I seconded by Councilmember I i I I RESOLUTION NO. 86-43 RESOLUTION DECLARING A JEEP SURPLUS motion that the council adopt this resolution which was Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO, 86-44 A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SALE OR D I SPOS I TI ON Councilmember Jones made a motion to adopt this resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 10:32 P.M. ~ Mayor Attest: JJ~~ City Clerk I I I