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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/07/1986 460 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 7, 1986 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Whidden called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Hallett, Hesla, McPhee, Quast, Schermer, Stamon. Members Absent: None. Staff Present, Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. Saville, S. Brodhun, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, A. Rose, T. Smith, M. Campbell, D. Warner. Public ,Present: L. Sunny, J. Gerhard, D. Price, M. Horton, H. Berglund, J. Cahill. III MINUTES Councilman Quast moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the special meeting of December 10, 1985. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Quast moved to accept and place on file as received the minutes of the regular meeting of December 17, 1985. Councilman Schermer seconded. Councilman Stamon noted an addition on Register Page 457 under the Compensation Ordinance No. 2367, paragraph 2, "Councilman Stamon noted she would abstain on advice from counsel." Councilman Quast further noted that on Register Page 455, bottom paragraph, the word "permanent" should be inserted instead of the word "regular" in reference to part-time employees. The motion to accept the minutes as amended carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Schermer moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda, including (1) Request for progress payment to Lakeside Industries on 1985 Chip seal Program of $ll,3l3.34; (2) Request permission to call for bids for 19S6 requirements for transformers and poles; (3) Re- quest permission to call for bids for 1986 Equipment replacement schedule; (4) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; and (5) Vouchers of $329,380.23 and Payroll of 12-15-85 of $20l,530.l6 and 12-3l-85 of $240,507.79. Councilman Stamon seconded. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. V FINANCE l. Payment of $469.88 Authorized to Riddell, Williams for Representation on WPPSS Issues Councilman Stamon moved to authorize payment of the December l5, 1985, bill in the amount of $469.88 to Riddell, Williams. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Councilman Hesla placed Item No. 13, Consideration of the Feasibility of Video-Taping the Council Meetings, on the agenda. Councilman Hallett noted that he would like to ask questions regarding the Information Agenda. Councilman Stamon publicly commended the City Light crews for work they did to restore power in Port Angeles as a result of the week-end's wind storm. . 4 I . . I CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 7, 1986 Councilman Stamon publicly took exception to statements in a letter to the Edi tor in the January 7, 1986, issue of the Daily News from Ms. Valerie Robinson of Jl..nacortes, Washington, regarding Ms. Robinson's view that "The City of Port Angeles has not, for the past several years had a qualified Parks and Recreation Staff." Ms. Robinson also indicated that we have not had professionals in that capacity. Councilman Stamon corrected Ms. Robinson's suggestion that we develop a comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan, as the Park Department already has one. Mayor Whidden agreed that it was a point well taken. Councilman Quast placed Item No. l4, Discussion of Dogs at Dusk and Dark, on the agenda. Councilman Quast asked the Council to discuss the signal at Eighth and Peabody, and to discuss a meeting of the Real Estate Committee. VII LEGISLATION l. Selection of and "Swearing In" of Mayor for the Term of January 7, 1986, until January, 1988 Councilman Quast offered a motion that a unanimous ballot be cast for the incumbent Mayor, Charles Whidden, to continue that office for a subsequent two years. Councilman Schermer seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Newly reappointed Mayor Whidden was then sworn into office by Deputy Clerk Anderson. 2. Public Hearings A. Port of Port Angeles - Street and Alley vacation - Tumwater Street and Alley Near Port Dock - Ordinance Adopted Mayor Whidden opened the public hearing and asked for comments from the audience. Ken Sweeney, P. O. Box l350, Port Angeles, addressed the Council, stating that the street vacation was part of the Port's on-going effort to improve usability of the marine terminal area and to improve traffic flow in that general area. He went on to explain the origin and reasons for the vaca- tion and discussed the vacation with Council at some length. Clyde Boddy from the Port of Port Angeles also provided information. Mayor Whidden asked for further comments. There were none. Mayor Whidden then closed the public hearing. Mayor Whidden then asked the Council for their concerns. Councilman Stamon recommended the vacation be contingent upon the added condition that the Port of Port Angeles commit to the reconstruction of the Truck Route and Marine Drive intersection recommended by the Public Works Department. In further discussion, concerns were brought up regarding the safety and protection of the public who use the Waterfront Trail on the sidewalk portion by the log yard, as there are no provisions made for safety. Mayor Whidden then read the ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles vacating the one-block length of Turnwater Street lying north of Marine Drive; the one-half block length of Cedar Street lying north of Marine Drive; the one-quarter block length of Pine Street lying north of Marine Drive; and the alley lying between First and Second Streets, from the railroad on the west to Marine Drive on the east. Councilman Stamon moved to return the proposed ordinance to staff to include both concerns made by Councilmembers Stamon and Schermer and also to insert just compensation agreeable to both parties. Councilman Schermer seconded. Lf01 'fCo ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 7, 1986 Councilman Quast stated concerns over a delay in adoption of the ordinance having a negative impact on the project. Mr. Sweeney indicated this would be no problem. Councilman Stamon preferred to indicate an intent to approve the vacation and refer it back to staff. On call for the question, the motion carried. 3. Resolution Setting a Hearing Date for Street Vacation - Hermann/Sunset Wire Rope Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled . RESOLUTION NO. Ol-86 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate that portion of pine Street lying between Blocks 49 and 50, TPA. Councilman Schermer moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Coun- cilman McPhee seconded. Councilman Stamon requested the addition that it be referred to the Planning Commission. Through a short discussion, it was determined that the hearing date would be changed from February 4th to February l8th. On call for the question, the motion carried. 4. Letter from Gary Underwood/Angeles Taxicab Regarding a Rate Increase Mayor Whidden stated the issue at hand: Shall the City Council approve a fare schedule increase for AngeleS/Blue Top Cabs. Gary Underwood, 827 East Sixth Street, Port Angeles, answered questions from the Council. Following discussion at great length, Councilman Quast moved to approve Mr. Underwood 's petition for a new fare schedule as presented to Council. Mayor Whidden then read the Resolution by title, entitled . RESOLUTION NO. 02-86 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles approving an amended fare proposal for the operation of for- hire vehicles within the City of Port Angeles. Councilman Quast moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Hallett seconded the motion. On call for the question, the motion carried. Councilman Quast further moved for staff to redraft an ordinance deregulat- ing fares of for-hire vehicles and delete the 30-day requirement and sub- stitute a 5-day advance notice of new fares instituted by the owners of the companies permitted to operate within the City. Councilman Stamon seconded for the sake of discussion. Following discussion, on call for the ques- tion, the motion carried. 5. Consideration of Acceptance of North Alder Street Improvements Burger King Councilman Quast moved to concur with the recommendations of the Public Works Department and accept the North Alder Street improvements, subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) That a one-year maintenance and I repair bond be provided for both the roadway and side slopes which would cover the concerns of the City; (2) that the contractor's subconstractor be . required to sand-seal the entire roadway; (3) The contractor be reqUired to patch the portion of curb where the drain line was to be installed; (4) That the joint connections at both First and Front be either repaved or feathered for a better match between the two connections; (5) The con- tractor or his subcontractor be required to correct the drainage at the northeast corner of Front and Alder; (6) Solid cover be placed on the storm collector manhole in the right-of-way on Front Street per the approved plan. Councilman Stamon added a recommendation that Conditions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 be accomplished prior to June 1, 1986. On call for the question, the motion carried. I ,t ..... ,.~ I CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 7, 1986 6. Discussion of Oil Spill and Possible "Declaration of Emergency" Manager Flodstrom informed the Council of a meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 1986, at l:OO P.M. at the Coast Guard Air Station and encouraged all Councilmembers to attend. He said it would be a good opportunity to meet with the President of ARCO Marine, Jerry Asplant, as well as the on- site coordinator, Coast Guard, representatives of the Department of Ecology, and Environmental Protection Agency, NOAA, and the U. S. and Washington State Fish and Wildlife people. He added that the County Commissioners have asked that the Councilmembers who will be attending the briefing meet afterwards to discuss the need for a declaration of emer- gency. Manager Flodstrom then gave a brief synopsis of the accident and the events that followed. Following discussion at great length, Councilman Quast suggested that the Council co-write a letter to the Governor. Manager Flodstrorn.agreed, and discussion continued. Councilman Quast thanked Manager Flodstrom for being on the scene right away and for having taken notes all along. Councilman Quast then said he would particularly like the Mayor and the Council to write a letter to British Petroleum thanking them for their tremendous effort to be first on the scene. Councilman Quast then moved to reconstitute the Oil Port Task Force Citizens' Committee and to request that the former coordinator, Mike Doherty, serve as chairman. He moved further to review for our own use testimony during the Northern Tier hearings from Clean Sound, Crowley Corporation, and the Coast Guard and to discuss recommendations to develop a boom that would contain any spills within the Harbor. Councilman Quast suggested that a public hearing specifically on the subject of the oil spill be set at a later date after all other agencies have concluded their investigations. After a brief discussion, Councilman Stamon seconded the motion. Mayor Whidden asked for further comments. There were none. On call for the question, the motion carried. Mayor Whidden offered his commendations to Manager Flodstromi Fire Chief Glenn; Police Chief Cleland; the Police Departmenti Assistant Fire Chief Campbell; the CHUB, captained by Mack Campbell; the Fire Department; and Firefighter Jeff Abram. Councilman Quast then initiated discussion on the City's acknowledgement of the volunteers who 'helped in cleaning birds. Councilmen Quast and Stamon suggested taking out an ad in the local and national newspapers with all the names of the volunteers, publicly thanking them for their efforts. 7. Consideration of Setting Date for City Council Work Session Following discussion, Monday, January 13, 1986, was set for the City Coun- cil work session. The time is to be announced by Manager Flodstrom. 8. Consideration of City Council Committee Assignments Councilman Quast moved to have Mayor Whidden prepare a letter to the Tran- sit_Commission that the City re-appoints Councilman Schermer and appoints tt.~ l'oel!l.a1ie Councilman Stamon to be the assigned representatives at the Transit Board. Councilman Quast further moved' that the City' designate Councilman Hallett as the alternate. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Quast moved to have Mayor Whidden appoint Councilman Hesla to the Real Estate Committee, Councilman Stamon seconded. councilman Quast restated the motion to read: The Real Estate Committee shall be Councilman Schermer, Councilman Quast, and Councilman Hesla. Councilman Stamon seconded the restated motion. Following discussion, Mayor Whidden reap- pointed on a temporary basis the standing committee and added the third member, Councilman Hesla. The Council was in full agreement. On call for the question, the motion carried. Mayor Whidden stated that the matter would be reviewed at the work session. 463 464 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 7, 1986 9. 19S6 Salary Ordinances for Firefighters, Employees Represented by Local 1619, Administrative Employees, Employees Represented by IBEW, and Part-Time Pool Employees - Adopted Following some discussion, Mayor Whidden read the first Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2373 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing a pay plan for the employees represented by IBEW Local 997 in the Light Department and the Equipment Rental Division of the Administrative Services Department for the period of April l, 19S6, through March 31, 19S7, and providing for the payment thereof. Councilman Quast moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Schermer seconded. On call for the question, the motion carried. Mayor Whidden read the second Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2374 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing a position classification and pay plan for City employees repre- sented by Local #1619, Washington State Council of County and City Employees, and providing for payment thereof for the year 1986. Councilman Stamon moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Council- man Schermer seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Whidden read the third Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2375 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing a position classification and pay plan for the Fire Department employees, and providing for the payment thereof for the year 1986. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Council- man Stamon seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Whidden read the fourth Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2376 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing a position classification, fringe benefit and pay plan for Administrative, Technical and Clerical Personnel, and providing for the payment thereof for the year 1986. Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Coun- cilman Stamon seconded. City Attorney Knutson referred to a change in Schedule A, Range II, from "Legal Secretary" to "Legal Administrative Assistant". Councilman Schermer concurred. Councilman McPhee then moved to amend the second half of Section 4 of the Ordinance to read: "Fringe benefits shall include holidays, sick leave, vacation, medical, dental and optical insurance, as well as mandatory requirements of State and Federal governments on retirement programs." Councilman Stamon seconded. After lengthy discussion, Councilman McPhee further amended the Ordinance to change page 1 of Schedule B, Section III, t. t. ,I ~. . I CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 7, 1986 item A2, to read "2.5 days per month in a 12-month period". Following discussion, Councilman Stamon concurred. Mayor Whidden called for the question and the motion carried. Mayor Whidden then called for the question on the original motion to adopt the Ordinance as amended. The motion carried. Mayor Whidden read the final Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2377 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing a position classification and pay plan for City employees working at the William Shore Pool, and providing for the payment thereof for the year 1986. Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Coun- cilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. 10. Letter of Resignation from Lu McPhee from Board of Adjustment Initiate Process to Fill Vacancy Mayor Whidden read the letter of resignation from Lu McPhee from the Board of Adjustment. Councilman Quast moved to regretfully accept her resigna- tion. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. Manager Flodstrom pointed out that there were no names on the list of interested candidates for the Board of Adjustment. Councilman Stamon then moved to direct staff to solicit letters of interest. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. ll. Proclamation - YMCA Week - January 5 - 12, 1986 Mayor Whidden proclaimed the week of January 5 - 12, 1986, as YMCA Week. l2. Recognition of New Collective Bargaining Unit for Non-LEOFF Members of the Police Department Mayor Whidden read the representation agreement. Councilman Schermer moved to accept the agreement and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign it. Councilman McPhee seconded. Councilman Quast voiced his opposition to the agreement due to a personal conviction that a police department should not be in a union when top officials have been involved with organized crime. After discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman Quast voting "No". 13. Discussion of Video-Taping City Council Meetings Councilman Hesla presented his idea of video-taping City Council meetings to promote community involvement, reaching out to the community in a new way. He stated that it could be inexpensive to the City and could provide community members an opportunity to see Council meetings even though they may be unable to attend. Councilman Hesla explained that involvement of the College Industrial Electronics class could defer much of the cost. He indicated that instructor Ken Jacobson had offered support on a trial basis. Councilman Stamon spoke in support of the concept, referring to a previously discussed idea in the new City Hall facilities of including video. After discussion, it was agreed that staff would look into the feasibility of the idea. 14. Dog Problems Councilman Quast expressed his concern over dogs roaming the City after the Animal Control Officer has gone home. Police Chief Cleland said that the Animal Control Officer's hours have been changed from time to time to help control this on-going problem. He continued that all Animal Control people and all patrols will be alerted to keep a look-out and try to increase pressure to remedy the problem. More discussion followed. 465 466 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 7, 19S6 15. Status of Eighth and Peabody Signal Assistant Director of Public Works Rose explained the status of the Eighth and Peabody Street signal. He then answered questions from the Council. 16. Real Estate Committee Deferred until Gund Plaza response received. VIII LATE ITEMS Councilman Hallett had questions regarding Item A on the Information Agenda. He asked Fire Chief Glenn if he had received a letter from Tom Lowe regarding Emergency Medical Program funding. Chief Glenn acknowledged he had and discussion followed. Councilman Hallett also directed a question to Manager Flodstrom regarding Item No. 8 on the Information Agenda. Councilman Stamon also had questions regarding the Information Agenda. She shared a letter of appreciation from the Port Angeles Downtown Association to John Hicks and Scott Brodhun of the Parks Department; Assistant Police Chief Bill Myers, Lieutenant Ilk and Sergeant Grooms from the Police Department; Richard French and Cate Rinehart from the Light Department; and Joyce Gonzales, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager; for contrib- uting to the Downtown Association this year with their Christmas promo-. tions. Also, there was received a letter from the Coast Guard to the Public works Department, specifically Dale Warner, for assistance in snow removal from the Coast Guard Base. Councilman.Quast offered questions about the wastewater treatment plant in regard to the bird clean-up and asked for an update on the City Hall Advisory Committee. Director of Public Works Pittis offered an update. Mayor Whidden informed the Council of an EDC get-together on Friday, January 10, 1986, from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Clallam County PUD offices. He urged the Council to attend. He also informed the Council of the Farewell Coffee for John Marsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, from 2 to 4 PM, January 8, 1986. IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Leo Sunny related to Council an experience on the dog problem and compli- mented the Animal Control Officer for the way he handled the situation. 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