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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/1981 283 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 4l 1981 Cont. I project on the Quilcéne River. He indicated that the City's notice of intent to compete will be filed with the federal govern- ment before the deadline, F~iday. He proceeded to explain how a small hydro generator works and the physical layout of the facility if it were to be constructed, defining terms and generally inform- ing the Council what to expect as a final finished product. Ms. patricia Floyd, Public Utility District Commissioner, was recog- nized and in~icated that the Public Utility District. is also filing a notice of intent to compete to construct a Hydro Electric Gen- erator at this location. She indicated that the District has set- tled on a consultant, Mr. Harry Hosie. Mr. Hosie was recognized and spoke on the economic implication of entering into the business of power generation. He addressed the general history of the: industry and his recent experience with irrigation districts in Eastern Washington. NEW BUSINESS Public Hearing- Counci1member Kenna made a motion to conduct public hearings on September 1, 1981, on the following applications which was seconded by Councilmember Judy: Rezone Request No. 681-03 - Nieminen, Variance Request No. 781-02 - Lindsey, Variance Request No. 781-04 - Thorn, and Conditional Use Permit Application 781-05 - Grimm. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Emergency Medical Services Levy Ballot- Mr. Grove explained that thE City would save money by waiting until the general election to pre- sent an Emergency Medical Service Levy on the ballot because a primary election will not be necessary for City Council positions. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to move the eleGtion on this issue to the general election which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned 9:55 P.M. at ATTEST: L~ ðk CITY CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 18, 1981 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of August, 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, Freida 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 Counci1member Ciprioti indicated that page 281 should be amended to state that the request from Jack Olson of Clark and Associates dated July 31, 1981, was to use city water line as a transmission line and not only a request for city water. He indicated _the 284 --- --_u_------- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 18, 1981 Cont. committee report on page 282 of the Water/Sewer/Street Committee referring to this letter should also indicated the request for a transmission line. Councilmember Kenna moved and Councilmember Judy seconded to approve the minutes of August 4, 1981, as amended and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street 18,276.86 2,529.35 Park Arterial Street Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental 86.68 163.00 245.33 8,510.04 2,782.38 A motion was made by Councilmember Ciprioti and seconded by Council- member Judy that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. Councilmember Shirley requested that Mr. Robert O'Brien, agent for Farmers Insurance, explain the bill for $13,673.90 on liability insurance. Mr. O'Brien was recognized and stated that there are two ways to determine insurance premiums, the audit method from an independent company and bid in advance. He explained this bill is as the result of an audit on two years, 1979 and 1980 and includes an increase in deposit for 1981. He indicated because of the long- time lag, the company is willing to cancel the audit premium of $3,513.50 from 1979. After a brief discussion of the alternatives, Councilmember Shirley requested that the City withhold payment of the voucher until after the Finance Committee has had an opportunity to meet with Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Grove. Councilmember Ciprioti amended his motion to reduce the amount from Current Expense to $4,602.96 which was agreed to by Councilmember Judy who seconded the original motion. The amended motion passed unanimously by voice vote. I COMMUNICATIONS The Council received an Environmental Checklist dated July 23, 1981 from William E. Brown on a rezone request for four lots adjacent to the Pacific Northwest Bell Building near the_Uptown Business District from R-l & R-3 to C-2. Mayor McClure referred this to the legislative Environmental Committee. A claim for damages dated July 27, 1981, from Jean Rader to Ed Hawley requesting reimbursement for broken glasses and damaged clothing as a result of a fall on the sidewalk in front of puget Power was copied for the Council. Councilmember Judy made a motion to reject the claim and refer it to the insurance company which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti. After a brief discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. On July 27, 1981, John Pickett submitted an Environmental Checklist which was copied for the Council on a Shoreline Management Substan'tial Development Permit Application to allow removal of wooden pilings and concrete foundations and placement of 7,500 cubic yards of land fill, contained in part by approximately 150 lineal feet of rip rap on Block 19 of L.B. Hastings 1st Addition. Mayor McClure referred this to the Legislative Environmental Committee. I An Environmental Checklist dated July 30, 1981, from David Tarr was copied for the Council on a short plat application no. 781-06 for 4.33 acres fronting on Ivy Street. A letter dated August 10, 1981 from Merilee Blaine of the Jefferson County Health Department to David Tarr regarding his short plat on Ivy Street requesting drainfieid information was copied for the Council. Mayor McClure referred this letter and checklist to the Legislative Environmental Committee. 285 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 18t 1981 Cont. ,A letter dated August 6, 1981, from Marilyn Sneddon of Farmers Insurance was copied for the Council requesting additional Insurance Premiums of $13,673.90 for General Liability Insurance. Mr. Grove indicated that this is relative to the bill that is 'being held by the Finance Committee. I The Council received a letter dated August 7, 1981, from Norman E. Pollock, Secretary Treasurer of Teamsters Local #589 to Mayor McClure advising the City that the union would like to reopen the agreement for the purpose of discussing changes in wages for the 1982 calender year. Mayor McClure indicated that the Union is requesting a 12% salary increase and wants to meet to discuss it. He referred the request to the Finance Committee indicating his secretary will set up the meeting. The Council received a Participant Report on August 10, 1981, from the Eastern Jefferson County Recreation Department for the second quater of 1981. The Council received a request dated August 10, 1981, from Mayor McClure that the City resume use of parking meeters on Water Street and Taylor Street with a 25~ per half hour fee. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. The Council received a letter from Waltraud and Angelo Zamperin dated August 12, 1981, offering to purchase apprximately 30 feet of Lots 1 and 4 in Block 14 of Johnston's Addition for $1,500. Mayor McClure referred this to the Parks/Property/Preservation/ Energy Committee. I The Council received a copy of a grant application dated August 13, 1981, prepared by the Energy Resource Commission to the Bonneville Power Administration requesting funding for a Port Townsend Electrical Energy Resource Development and Conservation Plan. Mr. Grove indicated that this topic is on the agenda under new business. A letter dated August 13, 1981, from Mayor McClure to Lewis Hanke was copied for the Council advising Mr. Hanke that the City cannot lease him the property requested in his letter of May 20, 1981 because the Department of Natural Resources requires the City to maintain a greenb~lt adjacent to its gravel operation. The Council received a draft ordinance on August 14, 1981 from City Attorney Glenn Abraham to amend the Zoning Ordinance No.1625 clarifying setback requirements. Mayor McClure referred this to the Legislative Environmental Committee. Mr. Abraham explained the background of the proposal. I The Council reoeived a letter dated August 7, 1981, from A.R. Patton requesting that the Young Adult Conservation Corps bE~ used to construct a walkable path up the hill on Adams between Washington and Jefferson Streets. Mayor McClure requested the opportunity to investigate the possibility of honoring this request and to respond to Mr. Patton. He indicated that the youth are graduating from this program August 29, 1981, and there may not be enough time left to do it. Mayor McClure indicated he has received correspondence from the Quilcene Ranger Station of the Department of Agriculture regarding an herbicide called Kritine indicating that they will not use this in the watershed area for the city water supply this year at his request. He indicated there is some doubt as to its safety. Mayor McClure announced that h~ has material on the Annual Conference for the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation to be held in Bellingham on August 27th. Mayor McClure asked the Council to review Resolution No. 81-18 which was approved at the last meeting. Two different versions were discussed, however, Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt this final d~aft which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. 286 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 18, 1981 C~~L. Mayor McClure reported that the City may be on water restrictions within the next couple weeks. He indicated outside watering would not be eliminated but it might be prohibited during the hours of peak demand. At the request of Councilmember Kenna, Mayor McClure explained that the cost of the street improvements to Washington and Benedict Streets with FAM money exceeds the available funds by $55,000. This inform- ation was related to the Port of Port Townsend as a possible contri- butor. The Mayor indicated other options being considered are forming a Local Improvement District and scaling down the project to fit the available funds. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental Committee- Councilmember Smith reported that the committee is recommending that a final declaration of non-significance be issued on the rezone request for Mary Websters. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Water/Sewer/Street-Councilmember Kenna reported that the state is now requesting that the City participate in the cost of installing street lights along water Street in connection with the construction of the new ferry terminal. Councilmember Kenna indicated that unless the Council objects, the committee is going to insist that the state pay for installation. Parks/Property/Preservation-Councilmember Imislund reported that the committee has discussed the Park Board's request to negotiate for the purchase of the Public Utility District property near the Kah Tai Lagoon and concur. RESOLUTION NO. 81-22 I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARK BOARD TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OR LEASE, OR SECURING OF AN OPTION ON CERTAIN LANDS OWNED BY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO.1. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 81-22 which was seconded by Councilmember Smith. After a brief discussion during which Mr. Russ Mohney from the Park Board was recognized and explained that their intentions are not to interfere with Kah Tai Care Center's intention to purchase the land, the motion passed by voice vote. Councilmember Shirley voted against the motion. Police/License/Emergency Services-Councilmember Parker reported that the committee has evaluated Cherry Street access to and from Fort Worden. He indicated the committee is recommending the installation of a stop sign at the top of the hill at Cherry and T Street, and a sign on Cherry Street at the gate to the fort stating "Closed to Through Traffic~ The opening of another gate and changing the Seagull Tour were also discussed. Councilmember Parker made a motion that the Street Department install a stop sign on Cherry Street at the intersection of T and Cherry and "Closed to Through Traffic" signs at the foot of the hill on both sides which was seconded by Councilmember Judy. After a brief discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. I PUBLIC HEARING Federal Shared Revenue Budget Revision-Mr. Grove explained that the revision consists of appropriating $2,000 for vehicle repair in the Police Department and $2,000 for Police Overtime by reducing the appropriation for City Hall Repair by $4,000. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the public but no testimony was offered. Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the public. The Council was then informed the ordinance would be introduced to implement this change under old business. 287 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 18, 1981 Cont. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1891 AN ORDINANCE REV~ING A BUDGET FOR FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY. I. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. It was indicated the ordinance would be presented for passage at the next council meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 81-20 A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 81-15 AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY AT THE GENERAL ELECTION A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A REGULAR PROPERTY TAX FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AS PROVIDED WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 81-20 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund. Councilmember Ciprioti explained the reason for the change and levy afterwhich the resolution passed uanimously by voice vote. -, RESOLUTION NO. 81-21 I A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1981-1987 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 81-21 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Hydro Electric Project-Mayor McClure reported that the Public Utility District has filed a competing application to construct a Hydro-Electric Project on the Lords Lake Dam which may jeQpaidize the City's position in the application process. He indicated a conference call including John Beebe, a Seattle Elec1:rical Engineer, was made on the telephone to FERC to evaluate options available to the City. Mr. John Beebe was recognized from ADR En~fineers and presented a video taped view of the proposed site. He then pre- sented his views on the options available to the City on its notice of intent to file a competing application. His recon~endation was that the City hire his firm to prepare a more detailed application for the permit with the intent of overcoming the advantage the PUD has for filing their application first. After a brief discus- sion Mr. Richard Chawes was recognized and requested that the Ad Hoc Committee once formed to consider this project meet again to consider Mr. Beebe's request. NEW BUSINESS I Port Townsend Electrical Energy Resource Development and Conserva- tion Plan-Mr. Levi Ross was recognized and reported that the Energy Resource Commission has made a grant application to t:he Bonneville Power Administration for funds to hire one or two people to expedite a community energy management and planning process doing research and informing citizens on renewable and non~renewable energy support systems. It was explained that the City would need to commit in kind match and authorize the grant application. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to authorize the grant application which was seconded by Councilmember lmislund. After a brief dis- cussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to table discussion of the motion until the next council meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. 288 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 18, 1981 Cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:12 P.M. ATTEST: jJ~~ City Clerk Treasurer - I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 1st day of September, 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, anc City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES I Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Ciprioti seconded to approve the minutes of August 18, 1981, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAn-iS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park LSCA Grant Hotel/Motel Tax Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll 26,974.82 2,106.81 2,249.58 679.20 336.75 2,834.44 733.57 8,856.92 2,376.09 1,294.51 28,597.96 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Council- member Kenna that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS I The Council received an application for a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit dated September 30, 1980 from Carl E. Schmidt to replace an existing 14 x 35 foot cafe by adding an 87 x 35 foot second story to a 72 x 35 foot existing structure to provide a full service restaurant on Washington Street. Mr. French indicated he would have a report on this during Committee Reports.