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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/02/1980 ~02 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 2, 1980 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Clerk Parrish at 7:30 P.M. II OATHS OF OFFrCE TO RE-ELECTED"AND NEW COUNCILMEN Clerk Parrish administered the oath of Office to re-elected Councilman Harold Buck and to new Councilmen Robert Polhamus and Werner Quast. III SELECTION OF MAYOR The next order of business for the new Council was selection of a Mayor from among its members to serve a two year term of office from January 1980 to January 1982. Ballots for selection of a Mayor were distributed to the Council members by Clerk Parrish. After one ballot count, Councilman Haguewood was re- elected by the Council to serve as Mayor for the next two years with a majority of four votes. IV ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Boardman, Buck,"Duncan, Hordyk, Polhamus, Quast. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Acting Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Miller, Clerk Parrish. P. Carr, K. Rodocker, M. Cleland, D. Frizzell, R. Rego, A. Rose, C. Caso. Guests Present: L. Sunny, E. Anderson, K. Rasler, P. Brady, D. Crumb, J. Bell, R. Britton, C. Stroup, M. Libera, C. Hough. V MINUTES Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the December 18, 1979 meeting. The motion was seconded by Council- man Buck and carried. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA None. VII LEGISLATION 1. PUBLIC HEARING: LIBERA REZONE Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Libera's request to en- large an existing commercial zone by rezoning adjacent pro~erty from a residential zone to a commercial zone, located on the northwest corner of Fairmont Avenue and Highway 101, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Mayor Haguewood then introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2057 entitled, Ordinance No. 2057 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles re- classifying property at Fairmont and Highway 101 from RS-7 to CSD-C2. Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood, as the rezone meets the land use policies of the Comprehensive Plan and it would be the best use of that particular parcel. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried unanimously. I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 1980 VII LEGISLATION 2. RESOLUTION: VINE STREET VACATION .~03 Resolution No. 1-80 Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution No. 1-80 entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 1.80 I A RESOLUTION of the City of Port. Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate a portion of Vine Street abutting Lots 1 and 20, Block 7, PSCC 2d. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Res by title by Mayor Haguewood, setting a public hearing date 1980 for consideration of this petition, and refer the matt ning Commission for a recommendation. The motion was secon man Polhamus and carried. 3. ORDINANCE: FIRE DEPARTMENT Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Ordinance No. Ordinance No. 2058 AN ORDINANCE establishing a cation and pay plan for the employees and providing for of for the year 1980. position classifi- Fire Department the payment there- Councilman Hordyk moved the council adopt the foregoing Ordi. by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Coul and carried unanimously. I 4. ORDINANCE: POLICE DEPARTMENT Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title ordinance No. ordinance No. 2059 AN ORDINANCE establishing a position classifi- cation and pay plan for the Police Department employees and providing for the payment thereof for the year 1980. WHEREAS, the owners 01 interest in real estate ebutling upon lh.. wesrholl of Vine Street abut1ing Lots I and 20, Block 7, Puget Sound Co-operative, Colony's Second Addition, have filed Q petitton with the Cily CI..,~ to mo~.. vocation of the west 40 feet of Vine Stree-t between Voshon Street and Whidby Avenue; end WHEREAS, soid p..li1ion appears to have been signeo by the owners of more than lwe-thirds of th.. properly obulling up en the port of said street sought to be vacated; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCil OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES oslollows: .Seclion1. Th.- p.1ilian 10 m ak. such liocation sholl be heord and determined by this , Council on 1h.. 5th do;-;;il February, 1980, which i. nol J more thon sixty (60) doV' nor 1 less than twenly (20) doysl hereofter. , Sec:tion 2. The City Clerk is-\ hereby directed to give twenly (20) doys notice of lhe pendency of said petition according to the provisions of RCW 35.79.020. PASSED by lh.. Council 01 the Cily of Porl Angeles thisl 2nd day of January, 1980. Samuel J. Hoguewood . MAYOR ( ATTEST: Marion C. Parrish. I City Clerk I 2 APPROVED AS TO FORM: I Craig L. Miller, City Attorney . Pub.: Jon. t(!91980 Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried unanimously. 5. AGREEMENT: CITY/COI1MUNTTY ACTION AGENCY Mayor Haguewood read in full a proposed agreement between the City and the Community Action Agency for participation in the Community Services Ad- ministration Energy Assistance Program. Councilman Buck then briefly ex- plained the intent of the Energy Crisis Assistance Program, which is to assist fuel customers in the payment of their bills. As stated in the proposed agreement: "the outstanding bill of the fuel customer will be re- duced by the full amount of the Energy Crisis Assistance Program payment. for any remaining balance, the City, at its option, may offer a deferred payment arrangement." Councilman Buck pointed out that this program is designed primarily to assist senior citizens and low income families. I Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council enter into the agreement with the Community Action Agency for participation in the Energy Crisis Assistance Program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. IJOtJ~ !~i .* .. . .. .* CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 1980 auU~M ,"!ls.U~3 au"H'W ~,., punl~oH 0111'8 IjPIlIlIOC'l-III'1 2. RESOLUTION: VINE STREET VACATION l~o.m lll-m .1~6.m r-"" I I VII LEGISLATION Resolution No. 1-80 l\\6'l~t ml.m 118f.l~O l8r9.l~t [O\l"l~t leaN ,.JOjOC Ja~oJ i l;;JJIl3H1W ~all"W l~aB .aaA!JJe-] a~,W Ja~S:DoMa!lale^ IS11YUG 110." !)IYW 01 !:lNYIO 11:l1l !AYH n'lOS ISIWOH Mi nllY11"A" ONI:lN"NI~ . Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution I A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate a portion of Vine Street abutting Lots 1 and 20, Block 7, PSCC 2d. i.Oj 8anA rsBUJ04 8^!'Snp: Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood, setting a public hearing date of February 5, 1980 for consideration of this petition, and refer the matter to the Plan- ning Commission for a recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council- man Polhamus and carried. 3. ORDINANCE; FIRE DEPARTMENT Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2058 entitled, Ordinance No. 2058 AN ORDINANCE establishing a position classifi- cation and pay plan for the Fire Department employees and providing for the payment there- of for the year 1980. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried unanimously. I 4. ORDINANCE: POLICE DEPARTMENT Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2059 entitled, Ordinance No. 2059 AN ORDINANCE establishing a position classifi- cation and pay plan for the Police Department employees and providing for the payment thereof for the year 1980. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried unanimously. 5. AGREEMENT; CITY/COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY I Mayor Haguewood read in full a proposed agreement between the City and the Community Action Agency for participation in the Community Services Ad- ministration Energy Assistance Program. Councilman Buck then briefly ex- plained the intent of the Energy Crisis Assistance Program, which is to assist fuel customers in the payment of their bills. As stated in the proposed agreement: "the outstanding bill of the fuel customer will be re- duced by the full amount of the Energy Crisis Assistance Program payment. FO~ any remaining balance, the City, at its option, may offer a deferred payment arrangement." Councilman Buck pointed out that this program is designed primarily to assist senior citizens and low income families. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council enter into the ~greement with the Community Action Agency for participation in the Energy Crisis Assistance Program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. ?,u4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 1980 VII LEGISLATION 6. NORTH OLYMPIC LIBRARY SYSTEM CONTRACT During the December 3, 1979 special Council meeting,. Attorney Miller advised the Council that negotiations were then underway to update the 1972 agreement which created the North Olympic Library System. During this meeting, the Council considered a draft agreement submitted by Attorney Miller by and between the City of Port Angeles, Clallam County, and the Clallam County Rural Library District. Attorney Miller reviewed each Section of the pro- I posed agreement at tength, pointing out that Section 7, paragraph A is still being negotiated. This paragraph deals with the method of the City's, n financial contributions to the system. Following Attorney Miller's review, the Council asked several questions and then directed Acting Manager Flodstrom to contact all interested parties and request their input at a special Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 16th'at 7:00 P.M., with Manager Flodstrom submitting his recommenda- tion regarding the City's financial contribution to the library system at that time. There was no further Council action taken on this agenda item. 7. LETTER FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE' RE ROOSEVELT GYM Mayor Haguewood referred to a letter from Mr. Richard Long, President of the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, requesting the City undertake a planning study to determine the condition of the Roosevelt gymnasium and the techni- cal feasibility of its conversion to a multi-purpose center; the study funds could be drawn from the Stadium/Convention funds. During discussion on Mr. Lcng's request, Acting Manager Flodstrom pointed out that the City should first determine the uses of the facility, and then take the necessary steps to estimate the cost of converting it to accommo- date those uses.. Councilman Buck and Parks Director Frizzell also dis- cussed the role of the Park and Beautification Board in coordinating the I activities of the users of the facility. Mayor Haguewood then suggested that this SUbject be discussed at the January 16th special meeting, with all interested parties invited .to attend. 8. REQUEST FOR USE OF ROOSEVELT GYM: CLASS OF 1970 Mayor Haguewood read a letter from Ms. Jane Childers, informing the Council that the Class of 1970 supports the use of Roosevelt gymnasium as a convention center, with a liquor license. .Ms. Childers explained that plans are presently underway for the Class of 1970's ten year class reunion and they will be needing a facility large enough for over 400 people. Mayor Haguewood then noted that the subject of a liquor license for the Roosevelt gym will. be 'discussed at the January 16th special meeting, and directed Acting Manager Flodstrom to contact Ms. Childers and invite her to the meeting. 9. LIBRARY BOARD APPOIN~MENT Councilman Boardman noted that several people have expressed their interest in this position, and requested that the applicants be informally interviewed by the Council prior to any appointments. Mayor Haguewood then scheduled Tuesday, January 15th at 7:00 P.M. for the interviews. VIII ADMINISTRATIVE 1. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS I Mayor Haguewood requested the Council members read over the list of Com- mittees and inform him of their preferences. He will then announce which Councilmen will sit on which committees at the next regular Council meeting. 2. COUNciL MEETINGS Following a brief discussion, the Council agreed to retain the first and third Tuesdays of each month for the regularly scheduled Council meetings. CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 1980 ~~ 0.5 IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA I Mr. Charles stroup and Mr. Roy Britton addressed the Council concerning the area in back of the Post Office. Mr. stroup requested that the city put in a sidewalk on Second Street and a yield sign at the intersection of Second and Vine, plus make some king of change to the entrance/exit area of the Post Office on First Street. During discussion on these requests, the Council informed Mr. stroup that any improvements to the Post Office area is the responsibility of the federal government, not the City. However, Acting Manager Flodstrom did indi~ cate that he will look into placing a yield sign on Second and Vine Streets, and continue contacting the Post Mistress in regardo.to the sidewalk. Mr. Bill Long spoke to the Council in regard to the new Business License Ordinance which stipulates that amusement devices be registered each time they are moved from one location to another. Mr. Long stated that he moves several machines per week and requested that this portion of the Ordinance be amended. Mayor Haguewood directed Attorney Miller and Police Chief Cleland to meet with Mr. Long in re- gard to his request. X FINANCE 1. INVITATION TO GRAYS HARBOR OFFICIALS RE OILPORT IMPACT INFORMATION Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Finance Director Orton requesting the following: (A) the City of Port Angeles and Clallam County jointly co-author a letter to Grays Harbor County inviting appropriate Grays Harbor officials to Port Angeles to meet with proper local officials to discuss the socio- economic impacts associated with the siting of a nuclear energy project with- in their county; and (B) authorization for the City and County to jointly pay the travel expenses of the Grays Harbor officials. I During discussion on Mr. Orton's requests, Councilman Ouncan explained why this information is needed and the advantages gained by members of the City staff and Oilport Task Force by receiving first-hand information on problems which may arise if an oilport is sited in Port Angeles. Councilman Quast then moved the Council authorize Acting Manager Flodstrom to invite the ap- propriate Grays Harbor officials, and jointly pay their travel expenses with the County. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman. During dis- cussion on the motion, Councilman Buck questioned the amount of travel ex- penses and the number of County officials which will be invited, which, Gouncilman Duncan indicated, will be approximately $150 for three people. Councilman Buck also questioned the format which will be used for the presen- tations. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council with Councilman Buck voting "NO." 2. L.I.D. NO. 204: 14TH AND "K" STREETS Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize payment of $114,897.21 to J.D. shotwell company, Tacoma, as the third, December estimate of work done and materials furnished by said contractor on L.I.D. No. 204, 14th and "K" Streets, as certified by City Engineer Andrew Rose in his Certification letter dated December 31, 1979. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried. XI CONSENT AGENDA I Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda including Vouchers Payable of $238,013.86; L.I.D.'s of $23,702.58 and Payroll of $131,608.06. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. ;I:tems listed under the Consent Agenda are as follows: 1. Authorize payment of $182,523.21 to General Construction company for construction work on the Municipal pier. 2. Authorize payment of $3,600 to Richard Carothers Associates as a progress payment on the Waterfront Trail Plan Study. 3. Authorize the Finance Department to call for bids for 1980 new/replacement equipment. 4. Notification has been received from the washington State Liquor Control Board of a transfer of license from John H. Hall dba the Salty Dawg Tavern, to Rick Allen Fritz. :i 0 t CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 1980 XII LATE ITEMS Attorney Miller informed the Council that he had just recently received a final copy of the Land Use and Zoning Order from EFSEC in regard to the Northern Tier Pipeline Project; in this order EFSEC establishes an application date for the Northern Tier application as March 30, 1979 for certain parts of the application falling within the City of Port Angeles. Attorney Miller requested authoriza- tion from the Council to request that EFSEC allow the City to appoint a repre- .sentative to sit on EFSEC in regard to those portions of the application which have an application date of March 30, 1979. Councilman Duncan then moved the I Council authorize Attorney Miller to request the above.from EFSEC. The motion was seconded by councilman Buck and carried. XIII STAFF REPORTS 1. Acting Manager Flodstrom: Reminded Councilmen Polhamus and Quast that they have been registered to attend a workshop in Olympic for newly elected officials. XIV ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. to an Executive Session. ~1~ @, t~ City Clerk d~Y4""'i I