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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/07/1975 462 ...... PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH. JANUARY 7, 1975 The Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. Officers present were Mayor Basom, Councilmen Haguewood, Hordyk, Lukey, Olson and Ross, Manager Puddy, Attorney Taylor and Clerk Parrish. Councilman Wray was absent. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Ross and unanimously carried to accept and place on file, as received, the minutes of the December 17, 1974 meeting. The next agenda item taken under consideration was the request of Bremerton- Tacoma Stages, Inc., for the Council's support and endorsement of the firms I proposed plans to conduct a transportation service between Seattle and Port Angeles in connection with the motor vessel Coho. Mr. Elwood L. Arneson, Pre,ident of Bremerton-Taeoma Stage" Inc., wa, in attendance and explained what the company has in mind for future operations in the Port Angeles area. The firm requires Interstate Commerce Commission authority to handle passengers either originating or destined to Victoria if they expect to operate service on a permanent basis between Port Angeles and Seattle. Mr. Arneson indicated that Seattle and Victoria have promised support of the project. A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross and seconded by Councilman Hordyk that the Council endorse Mr. Elwood Arneson's project. Attorney Taylor recommended a "Resolution;;'!" An amended motion that the Council approve a Resolution endorsing Mr. E. L. Arneson and the Bremerton-Tacoma Stages, Inc.' proposed project was unanimously carried. A motion was made by Councilman Haguewood and seconded by Councilman Lukey to concur with the Director of Public Works' recommendation and approve payment of $3,200.00 to Valley Asphalting Company, Sequim, Contractor for Canyonedge L.r.D. No. 197, for the fifth (December) and final estimate of work done and materials furnished by said Contractor. Councilman Haguewood, Lukey, Olson and Ross voted "AYE." Councilman Hordyk voted "NO." Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Haguewood, seconded by Councilman Lukey and unanimously carried to approve acceptance of Canyonedge L.r.D. No. 197 completed project as recommended by the Director of Public Works. I A motion was mad~ by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and unanimously carried to' approve payment of payroll transfers in the amount of $75,724.68 for Dec. 1 thru 15, 1974 and $83,211.31 for Dec. 16 thru 31, 1974. . . Mayor Basom presented Certificates of Award to the' "Tug Martha FOSSil for heroic action on December 29, 1974, to Bud Turner, Captain, and crew members Kim Wright, Cecil Sheldon, George Tweter and Monroe Vann, for heroic action aboard Tug Martha Foss on December 29, 1974. The Tug, its Captain and crew, prevented a possible major ecological disaster in Puget Sound waters by exercising skill and seamanship under extremely adverse conditions. The City is very appreciative and also proud that the Martha Foss is a Port Angeles Tug. Captain Turner, deck hand Cecil Sheldon, and David Rosenboom, Manager of Foss Launch & Tug were in attendance to receive the Certificat~s. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to accept and place on file the minutes of the Port Angeles Board of Adjustment meeting of December 30, 1974. A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Lukey and unanimously carried to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the request of Fisher Construction Company for a Conditional Use Permit to allow them to construct a duplex in the RS-7 zone between Oak and Cherry Sts. on the south side of Highway 101 contingent upon the site con- I sisting of sufficient land area to meet all zoning requirements. A memo from the Secretary of the Planning Commission confirmed that the site does comprise 12,500 square feet which is adequate for a duplex in this zone. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and un- animously carried to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the request of Jack R. Miller of 1424 East Fourth Street for an extension of the Conditional Use Permit granted him in February 1974 to conduct an upholstery service as a home occupation in the RS-7 zone. Said Permit to be extended for another year under the same conditions as the original approval. ..olIlIl 463 - PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH. JANUARY 7, 1975 CONTINUED A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to accept and place on file the minutes of the Port Angeles Planning Commission meeting of December 23, 1974. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to take from the table the "Appointment to the Planning Commission" subject. I A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to confirm Manager Puddy's recommendation and appoint Charles D. Whidden, 201 Forest Avenue, to the Port Angeles Planning Commission to fill the remaining term of Clinton Hulse which expires March 1, 1980. The following Resolution was read in full: RESOLUTION NO. 1-75 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, fixing the time and place for hearing upon the assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 197. (Canyonedge) A motion was made.by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to adopt the foregoing Resolution as read. I The ~lallam County Historical Society presented a petition containing 1270 signatures to the City requesting the City Council of the City of Port Angeles take immediate action to terminate a Land Lease dated February 18, 1952 with the Port of Port Angeles covering public park land in Lincoln Park and to restore this land to public park use for the preservation of Lincoln Park. Manager Puddy's analysis of the petition request revealed certain facts in reference to subject Lease which require legal clarification. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to table this item and refer the matter to the City Attorney for legal interpretation and report. Mayor Easom read Manager Puddy's memorandum informing the'Council that Crown Zellerbach Corporation request an extension of their present power contract which expired January 1, 1975 pending the review and development of a new contract which will include their new energy requirements and other factors. Manager Puddy recommends the present contract be extended for a period not to exceed 6 months with the provision that the new.conditions contained in the new contract would be retroactive to January 1, 1975; said extension in the form of a letter would suffice. A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to approve extension of Crown Zellerbach's Contract under the stated terms. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to ratify the 1975-1977 Labor Agreement between the City of Port Angeles and the City of Port Angeles Municipal Employees Local 1619. Said Contract signed by Mayor Easom, Manager Puddy and Union Representatives' S. Warren and H. Laube. The following Ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE NO. 1841 I AN ORDINANCE establishing a position classification and pay plan for the Fire Department employees and providing for the payment thereof for the year 1975. A motion was made by Counc11man Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Olson and unanimously carried to adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title. The following Ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE NO. 1842 AN ORDINANCE establishing a position classification and pay plan for the Police Department employees and providing for the payment thereof for the year 1975. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title. 464 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH. JANUARY 7, 1975 CONTINUED The following Ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE NO. 1843 AN ORDINANCE establishing a position classification and pay plan for the City Employees and providing for the payment thereof for the year 1975. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Olson and unanimously carried to adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title. I A letter from Frances Nelson, Secretary-Manager, Clallam County Fair Assoc., reminding the Council that the Annual Meeting of the Clallam County Fair Board will be held January 8, 1975 and requesting a representative from the City attend said meeting was read in full. The Council requested Manager Puddy designate a delegate to attend subject meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Lukey, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to approve the Port of Port Angeles Application for a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit for the extension of Terminal No.3 at the Foot of Cedar Street, Port Angeles, Washington; with a negative declaration of its effect on the environment; and to accept the Environment Assessment which accompanied the application. A letter from Herbert A. Armstrong,representing the Black Diamond Water Association, requesting that an agreement be made between the City of~Port Angeles and the Black Diamond Water Association for the wholesale purchase of water was read in full. A motion was made by Councilman Lukey, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried the Council continue to abide by the City's annexation policy which stipulates that the City shall not extend or furnish municipal services to areas beyond the City.limits and deny the Black Diamond Water Association's request for the wholesale purchase of water. A letter received from Paul H. Berg of 104 Oakcrest commending the City's I Water Department personnel, specifically Foreman Jim Anderson, for considera- tion extended to area residents during the replacement of water lines in the vicinity of Mr. Berg's residence was read and noted for the record. A motion was made by Councilman Lukey, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to accept and place on file the Out-of-town report of Sgt. W. C. Myers and Clerk C. Richmond. Jane Smiley, owner of Show.Bridal Boutique, addressed the Council requesting the City's assistance in solving a~king problem which exists at her place of business located on the corner of First and Lincoln Sts. Mrs. Smiley's parking problem is situated on private property and Chief Kochanek stated the City's Parking Ordinance does not cover the parking of vehicles on private lots nor does the City have a trespass Ordinance. Attorney Taylor recommended Mrs. Smiley contact her Attorney for legal advice concerning her rights in reference to this problem. Mrs. Smiley also requested the City install a litter receptacle on the corner of First and Lincoln. Other subjects of discussion were: Councilman Hordyk again requested the Council take under consideration in the near future the subject of "garage sales" - proof of ownership and an Ordinance; he also requested the City Manager pursue thru ..,the A.W.C. the State Statute limitations in reference to Force Accounts. Councilman Lukey requested a progress report on the property located at First and Lincoln Streets; Attorney Taylor stated his 'I report will be ready for the Council meeting January 21, 1975,' At the request of Councilman Lukey, Public Works Director Warder reported on the work progress on the proposed Peabody Heights L.I.D. At Manager 'Puddy's recommendation, a work session was tentatively scheduled for Monday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 P.M. for a joint meeting of the Council, Planner Carr, and the Planning Commission to discuss the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act; and after the joint meeting a discussion of the subjects of annexation and supervisory salaries. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. q}IA'k/~j rt-'. I:{~.du City Clerk ~~~ Mayor 1\\" -{J...... NOTICE OF HEARING ON FrNAL ASSESSMENT ROLL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 197. CANYONEDGE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the assessment roll for Local 'mprovement Distrfct No. "197 - Canyonedge - created by Ordinance 1828, and amending Ordinance No. 1830 for the construction and in. staltation of certain streets, curbs and gutters# and storm sewers in the area generally known as the Canyon Edge Subdivision as recorded in Vol. 7, page JO, RecordS of ClaUam County, a strip of land 141.91' North and 141. 91' South of the E. W. quarter section line of Section 15J from Peabody Street to a point 111.91' East of the East margin of Canyon Edge Drive, and a strip of land 111.91' in width East of the East margin of Canyon Edge DrIve and ex tend I ng souther I y from the E. W. quarter section line a distance of 382.00'1 a II in Section lSJ Township 30 North, Range 6 West of the Willamette Meridian, is now on file and open for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at 140 West Front Street, Port Ange~es, Wash ing ton. Said roll has been set for hearing at a meeting of the City Council at 7:30 o/clock In the even i ng on the 4th da y of February, 1975, at the City Council Chambers, 134 West Front Street, Port Angelesl Washington. All persons who may desire to object to said assessments are notified to make such objection in writing and to file the same with the CrtV Clerk at or prior to the date and time for such hearing. Marian C. ParrISh . - . Clt-y Clerk D~b.: J~an. 10, 12,\{jj 14'-.15, 1975.