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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
January ll, 1978
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:30 P.M.
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ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Anderson, Boardman, Buck, Duncan,
and Hordyk.
Members Absent: Councilman Wray.
Staff Present: Manager Whorton, Clerk Parrish.
C. Caso, P. Carr, D. Flodstrom, R. Orton, J. Honnold, H.
Kochanek, D. Frizzell.
Guests Present: L. Sunny, P. Downie, R. Ramsey, W. Hunter, S. Fahnestock,
R. L. Anderson, F. Dalton, L. Torres, E. Kailin, M. Crawford,
R. Richards, R. Parrish.
It is noted that Councilman Wray and Attorney Walrath were not present at this
meeting as they are attending a meeting in Portland, Oregon, regarding liti-
gation between BPA and the City of Portland which could have a severe impact
on the City of Port Angeles.
III MINUTES
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file as received the
minutes of the December 28, 1977 meeting. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Buck and carried.
IV FINANCE
1. BID CALL AUTHORIZATION
Councilman Anderson moved the Council authorize the Park Department to
call for bids on 50 concrete solid burial liners for Ocean View Cemetery.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried.
."!. 2. 1978 PUBLIC POWER COUNCIL
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize the City Manager to sign a
letter of authorization to the Public Power Council for transfer of funds
from the Public Power Council "Foundation Fund" to the new Public Power
Council Corporation, with said letter being conveyed with payment of the
City's 1978 Public Power Council assessment of $4,964.64. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried.
3. VOUCHERS PAYABLE, L.I.D. 's AND PAYROLL
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council approve vouchers payable of $1,002,987.50,
LID's of $72.45 and Payroll of $130,316.30. Councilman Buck seconded the
motion and it carried.
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ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA
l. Dr. Eloise Kailin presented the City Council with a copy of the Final
Environmental Impact statement for the proposed National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Western Regional Center Development, Sand
Point, Seattle, Washington, and pointed out that the organization "pro-
tect the' peninsula's Future" is interested in attracting NOAA's ten to
thirteen fishery and oceanographic research vessels to the Port Angeles
harbor. At present the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's plan
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V ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA
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Cont.
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to harbor their ships in Lake Washington is under attack in the Courts.
A suit has been filed by the Save Lake Washington citizen group based
on the fact that alternatives to Lake Washington have not been fully
considered in the Impact Statement. Port Angeles was not considered
as an alternative. The Save Lake Washington group are concerned that
the introduction of such a large number of ships in Lake washington will
set a precedent for the industrialization of Lake Washington. They are
also concerned about the fact that 360,000 cubic yards of lake bottom
will have to be dredged in order to make the lake deep enough for the
ships. They need to take the lake to a 30 foot draft and for Port Angeles
harbor this depth is nothing. NOAA insist they have to be ,close to the
University of Washington, which Dr. Kailin indicated could possibly be
a smoke screen and not a real fact. Dr. Kailin also indicated that another
advantage Port Angeles harbor has is its proximity to the open sea as
the mission of the vessels is marine research with the vessels being
at sea for eight months of the year. Dr. Kailin briefly reviewed the
impact this would have on Port Angeles which would include from 600 to
700 new well-paying jobs, an increase in population, an intellectual im-
put in marine fisheries and research areas of the community, a building
program of over sixty-five million dollars, and an information center
covering oceanic and atmospheric research and space work.
The Council discussed this matter at length with Dr. Kailin. The dis-
cussion concluded with Dr. Kailin requesting the Council to review the
Final Environmental Impact Statement and possibly reach a conclusion re-
garding the NOAA ships in the Port Angeles harbor.
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2. Ms. Margaret Crawford introduced herself to the council as Congressman
Don Bonker's local representative. The office will be open from 9:00
A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Tuesdays and Thursdays in ,Room l2l of the Morse Building
between Front and First Streets on Laurel. Ms. Crawford is ready to pass
on to Congressman Bonker any local resident's concerns about issues facing
Congress or federal issues which relate to the Olympic Peninsula.
VI LEGISLATION
l. PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Haguewood read the minutes of the Planning Commission's January 3,
1978 meeting with the following action being taken by the Council:
A. Conditional Use Permit: Robert E. Ramsey:
Councilman Buck moved the Council concur with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and approve a one year extension to R. Ramsey's
conditional use permit to operate a mobile pressure cleaning business
as a home occupation at 1032 East Fourth Street, with the condition
the operation remains the same. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Anderson and carried.
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Conditional Use Permit - Bernie R. Flores:
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Councilman Boardman moved the Council concur with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve B. Flores' request to construct
a duplex on the south side of l8th Street, 200 feet east of "E" Street,
with the stipulation that adequate screening be provided along the east
property line to provide a visual barrier. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Buck and carried.
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Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file the minutes
of the Planning commission's January 3, 1978 meeting. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Buck and carried.
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2. PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT HIGHLAND HILLS DIVISION NO. 2
Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing and read a memorandum from the
Planning Commission recommending approval of the preliminary plat of
Highland Hills subject to the following conditions: (l) The standard
Light Department easements be provided; (2) The lot lines of Lots 25,
26, 15 and 16 be redrawn so that the abutting corner of each lot meets
in a point; (3) All improvements shall be to the specifications of the
Public Works Department including but not limited to: (a) Lots 15-20
shall be served by individual private side sewer lines to l2th Street,
not a back lot line sewer; (b) a 20 foot easement for utility and alley
purposes shall be provided along the westerly margin of Lots 20 and 21.
The City shall not vacate the alley easement unless there is a road con-
nection between the interior street and 12th Street in Suburban Lot 69
within 18 months from date of approval of the final plat; (c) A storm
water retention pond shall be provided on Lots 21 until the developer
provides another method of handling storm water runoff. Said pond
shall be protected in a manner that the Public Works Department de-
termines is sufficient to prevent the pond from becoming a safety
hazard, including fencing if necessary. The pond and surrounding lot
area shall be kept in vegetation that is well maintained and enhances
the area; (d) The temporary tunrarounds shall be provided within the
SUbdivision; (4) No occupancy of any buildings shall be permitted until
all the improvements are approved by the Public Works Department; (5)
The setback on the west side of Lots 20 and 2l shall be twenty-five feet;
(6) A bond shall be provided in an amount sufficient to cover the cost
of paving the alley specified in (3 b). Said bond shall be for a period
of 30 months from approval of the final plat.
After reading the memorandum, Mayor Haguewood asked for comment from the
public and the Council. Councilmen Boardman and Hordyk questioned Mr.
F. Dalton concerning removal of trees in the area and the elevation of
the storm water retention pond. The Council also discussed Condition No.
4 at length with Director of Public Works Flodstrom. Following the dis-
cussion Mayor Haguewood called for further public comment. There was none
and the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council concur with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve the Preliminary Plat of Highland
Hills Division No. 2 subject to the aforementioned six conditions. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried.
3. LABOR AGREEMENT RESOLUTION
Manager Whorton explained to the Council that although these Agreements
have already been signed by the Mayor and City Manager, Attorney walrath
felt that in order to make the authorization more visable it should be
in the form of a Resolution or an Ordinance. Mayor Haguewood then in-
troduced and read by title Resolution No. 1-78 entitled,
Resolution No. l-78
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port
Angeles affirming the signing of the Agreement with
Teamsters Local No. 589, Firefighters Local No. 656,
and AFSCME Local No. 1619 for the years 1978 through
1980.
Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read
by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk
and carried.
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4.
ORDINANCE: LOCAL NO. 1619
Manager Whorton explained to the Council that the original Ordinance
establishing a position classification and pay plan for the City Em-
ployees was adopted at the December 28, 1977 meeting. However, an error
in computation was discovered after adoption of the original Ordinance,
thus making it necessary to adopt another Ordinance with the correct
figures. Mayor Haguewood then introduced and read by title Ordinance
No. 1956 entitled,
Ordinance No. 1956
AN ORDINANCE establishing a position classification
and pay plan for the City Employees and providing for
the payment thereof for the year 1978 and repealing
Ordinance No. 1953.
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as
read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Duncan and carried unanimously.
5. POWER SALES CONTRACT: ITT RAYONIER AND CROWN ZELLERBACH
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Councilman Anderson excused himself and left the Council Chambers and did
not participate in the discussion or Council action on the Power Sales
Contract.
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Manager Whorton informed the Council that over the past year or so the City
has been negotiating with ITT Rayonier and Crown Zellerbach on a new power
sales contract. All issues relating to the contract have been resolved
with the exception of the issue of the 5% in lieu of tax charged to ITT
Rayonier, Crown Z, and all other customers. The question before the Council
is whether the tax should be retained as is, increased to recover some of
the Light Department's costs, or decreased as requested by Mr. R. Rogstad
from ITT Rayonier. It is Manager Whorton's recommendation that the 5% in
lieu of tax be retained as is, with an adjustment to the tax being made
to allow the Light Department to recover their costs and the remainder
of the 5% revenue being passed on to the General Fund.
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Councilman Buck then moved the Council authorize the 5% in lieu of tax to
be continued in the new power sales contracts with ITT Rayonier and Crown
Zellerbach. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk. During dis-
cussion on the motion, Ron Rogstad, Manager of the ITT Rayonier mill,
restated his previous objections to the surcharge and asked that the
Council set a limit on the total fee each mill would have to pay. The
Council discussed this matter at length with Manager Whorton, Finance
Director Orton, Light Superintendent Honnold and Mr. Rogstad. Areas dis-
cussed included the method by which the state utility Tax is computed,
the possibility of a discrimination charge against the City if commercial
customers were assessed different surcharge taxes, the initial recommendation
that the 5% in lieu of tax rate be increased to 5.4%, the predicted increase
in the BPA rates, redrafting of the contracts and adding a provision for
a six month rate review. Councilmen Buck and Hordyk concurred that the
motion be amended to include adding a provision in the power sales contracts
relating to a' six month rate review. In other words, after BPA raises their
rates to the City, either ITT Rayonier or Crown Zellerbach would have six
months in which to discuss new rates with the City Council. On call for
the question the motion as amended was passed by the Council.
6. PROPOSAL RE SALE OF BONDS ON CIVIC PIER
This agenda item was passed over by the Council.
7. LETTER FROM CLALLAM COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Manager Whorton explained to the Council that the Clallam County Commis-
sioners are adopting emergency Ordinances on an interium basis to govern
the newly created Clallam County Department of Health which was established
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on January 3. 1978. These Ordinances are the sale rules and regulations
which the former Olympic Health District was operating under before it's
dissolvement December 31, 1977, but will only be effective for sixty days
while they are being updated. The Board of Clallam County Commissioners,
which make up the Board of Health, has requested input and participation
from the City, other governmental agencies, and the public as the final I
ordinances are being developed.
Councilman Buck then moved the council request the staff to review the
emergency ordinances to determine if there should be City input during
the drafting of the final ordinances. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Boardman and carried.
8. SHORELINE PERMIT: BAYSHORE INN
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council take this agenda item from the table.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried.
Manager Whorton then advised the council that action can now be taken on
this matter since a letter has been received from the Department of Ecology
which clarifies the status of DOE on the environmental review of shoreline
permits, and the City has issued a Declaration of Non-Significance.
Councilman Buck moved the Council approve Bayshore Inn Inc.'s application
for a shoreline permit to extend the existing northerly units toward
Peabody Street, subject to the following requirements of the Shoreline
Master Program: (1) Perimeters of the existing fill shall be provided
with retaining walls which shall not encroach further upon the lagoon.
Design of the retaining wall shall allow for public access to the lagoon
and shall include landscaping; (2) The parking area shall be so designed
that runoff enters the City storm drainage system; and (3) New signs,
changes to existing signs and exact location of the motel addition shall
approved by the Planning commission and City Council through the re-
quired M-l permit. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried.
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9. SUBDIVISION REGUALTIONS ORDINANCE
This agenda item was left on the table.
10. NORTH OLYMPIC LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT
Councilman Anderson moved the Council accept the Clallam County Commis-
sioners appointment of Robert Lea, P.O. Box 1008, Forks, as a member of
the North Olympic Library Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Duncan and carried. Mr. Lea's term of office will commence on January 1,
1978 and will expire on December 3l, 1984. Mr. Lea's appointment will be
approved in writing to the County Commissioners as requested.
ll. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
No appointments to the Library Board, the Planning Commission. and Parks
and Beautification Commission were made at this time.
12. OILPORT STATUS REPORT
Manager Whorton informed the Council that since the Energy Facility Site I
Efvaluation c~uncil have gra~teddNorthern Tier,a one ye~r e~tension: the ,
ocus of act10n has been sh1fte from the Sit1ng Counc11, 1n Olymp1a,
to the Bureau of Land Management, in Portland, who is working on the
Environmental Impact Statement for Northern Tier. Either Manager Whorton
or Attorney Walrath will be attending meetings of the Coordinating Council
in Portland to assure the concerns of the City are addressed iilthe EIS.
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Cont.
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Councilman Duncan then questioned Manager Whorton regarding the proposed
1978 Revenue Sharing funds which were to be budgeted for oilport contested
case hearings. Manager Whorton stated that these funds were taken out,
however, the one year extension which was granted to Northern Tier will
probably delay any contested case hearings until early 1979, and until
then a contingency fund is available.
Councilman Duncan then commented on the reports of the Coastal Zone
Management and Ecological Commission and moved the Council draft an
official letter to Senators Magnuson and Jackson and Governor Ray stating
that the City concurs with the conclusion of the Ecological Commission
in that the federal government has not shown a need for trans-shipment
on the West Coast, and until such time as they can show a need, they
should accept the original Coastal Zone Management statement that an
oilport is not wanted or needed in this area. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Buck and carried.
13.
LIQUOR LICENSES
1. Notification has been received from the Washington State Liquor Con-
trol Board of a Class E, F License renewal for Bob's Grocery, l3l5
East Front Street, a class E, F License renewal for Albertson's, 603
South Lincoln, and a class E, F License renewal for Band M Grocery,
534 Marine Drive.
2. Notification has been received from the Washington State Liquor Con-
trol Board of approval of a Special Occassion Class J License for
the Lady Lions Club of Port Angeles, for February ll, 1978 from
7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
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3. Notification has been received from the License Division of the
Washington State Liquor Control Board of an extension of a class
A license commitment until September 30, 1978 for Skippers Fish.
Chips and Chowder House, Front and Penn Streets.
14. LATE ITEMS
1. 9ll Emergency System
Manager Whorton informed the Council that he had met with Mr. Little-
john, owner of the ambulance service, that afternoon and Mr. Little-
john is working toward tying into the 9ll emergency system as soon
as a few minor technical problems are worked out.
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2. Committee Appointments
Mayor Haguewood read his suggestions for committee assignments as
follows: (l) Clallam County Governmental Conference - Councilman
Boardman; (2) Public Power Council - Councilman Hordyk with Council-
man Wray as alternate; (3) Real Estate Committee - Councilmen Duncan,
Hordyk and wray; (4) Finance Committee - Councilmen Buck and Wray;
(5) Downtown Redevelopment Committee - Councilmen Anderson, Boardman,
Duncan and Hordyk; (6) Data Processing Committee - Councilmen Buck,
Hordyk and Wray; (7) Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee - Council-
men Duncan and Hordyk.
3. Council Meetings
Manager Whorton suggested the fourth Tuesday of each month be set
aside for Council work sessions, and requested the Council keep that
night open. No date has been set for a one day retreat.
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4. Clallam County Alcohol Needs Assessment
County Commissioner Ron Richards spoke to the Council regarding the
City's tentative agreement with the County to fund 25% of the Alcohol
Needs Assessment Study. Mr. Richards pointed out that the final
contract between the County and Mr. Sobel, peninsula Counseling I~
Center, port Angeles, has been drafted and the County now needs
final approval from the City for payment of their share of the
needs assessment study which will be approximately $l2,900 with
the City's share being approximately $3,225 or 25%.
At this time Manager Whorton suggested the Council recess this meeting
until the January 12, 1978 work session in order to give the Council
more time to consider the County's request.
Councilman Buck moved the Council recess this meeting until the work
session of January l2, 1978 at which time a final decision can be
made on the County's request. Mayor Haguewood then suggested Council-
man Buck defer his motion until just prior to adjournment.
Councilman Hordyk then briefly discussed with Mr. Richards the City's
voice in the matter of selection of the contractor, and then moved
the Council accept the contract for the Clallam County Alcohol Needs
Assessment Study. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan.
On call for the question the motion was passed by the Council.
VII STAFF REPORTS
1. Councilman Anderson: Commented on parked trucks belonging to a local
trucking firm located on Front and Ennis Streets which are blocking
the view of oncoming vehicles on Front Street.
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VIII ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:l5 P.M.
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