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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/15/1985 274 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January l5, 1985 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Whidden called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. II ROLL CALL I Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, Hordyk, Quast, Schermer, Stamon. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. Saville, J. Marsh, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, A. Rose, B. Jones, V. Clay. Public Present: L. Sunny, D. Price, B. Lindberg, F. McPhee, A. Malker, S. Fahnestock, D. Gase, J. Cornell, T. Sample, J. Cammack. III MINUTES Councilman Gerberding moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the January 2, 1985, meeting. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Schermer moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda including (1) Request permission to call for bids for I Conservation Measures for City Buildings/Institutional Buildings Program; (2) Request permission to call for bids for Annual Requirements of Dis- tribution Transformers and Poles; (3) Request permission to call for bids on 69 KV Transmission Switches; (4) Request payment to Herrmann's Salvage of $l,4l4.90 for scrap metal; (5) Request payment to Economic Development Council of $64.86 for grant administration; (6) Correspondence from Wash- ington State Liquor Control Board; and (7) Vouchers of $253,790.23 for 1984 and $201,392.65 for 1985 expenses, and payroll of $227,l56.90. Councilman Gerberding seconded the motion. Council and staff discussed microfilming costs in the Public Works Department, and the status of the structural analysis at the swimming pool. On call for the question, the motion carried. V FINANCE l. Payment Authorized to Riddell Williams - $7,647.32 Councilman Gerberding moved to approve payment of the January 2, 1985, Riddell Williams bill in the amount of $7,647.32. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 2. Payment Authorized to DelHur, Inc., for Emergency Repair Work on Sixth and Albert Street Slide - $27,433.80 plus sales tax Councilman Hordyk moved to approve payment. Councilman Schermer seconded. Councilman Hordyk discussed with staff the replacement of water lines in the area. He requested that staff research the stability of fill in that area. Councilman Gerberding questioned the source of funds for this repair. Attorney Knutson stated that direct expenses to the City would be paid from the Water and Sewer reserve funds. councilman Hordyk commended the Public works and Light Departments for their quick response which he felt contributed to preventing the loss of life or injury. Public Works Director pittis commended DelHur, Inc., for their timely response. Mayor Whidden stated that we are extremely fortunate to have such motivated businesses within the area. On call for the question, the motion to approve payment carried. I VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGEND~ None. CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1985 ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Jean Hordyk and Denise Krank Commended Councilman Stamon commended Jean Hordyk for being nominated as Citizen of the Year. Manager Flodstrom stated that Denise Krank, also a City employee, had been nominated for this award. The Council concurred that a letter of commendation would be sent from Mayor Whidden to both of these outstanding City employees. I VII LEGISLATION l. Planning Commission Minutes of January 9, 1985 A. Shoreline Permit Authorized - Port Angeles Pilots' Association I Lindberg & Associates have requested a Shoreline Permit for the Port Angeles Pilots' Association to allow remodel and construction of a l,400 square-foot addition to the present Port Angeles Pilots' Association struc- ture on Ediz Hook. Councilman Hordyk moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to grant the Shoreline Permit for the following reasons: (I) The use, as a sea pilots' station, is functionally related to the Harbor and is shoreline-dependent, in accordance With General Regula- tion C.l, Land Use Element D.l.a, and Use Activity F.8.al (2) The proposal will not irreversably convert or alter a natural shoreline of statewide significance, in compliance with General Regulation C.51 (3) Disturbance to marine beaches intertidal areas and the water will be minimal, involving only the driving of pilings during construction. The proposal involves the redevelopment of an intensely developed site, not the extension of a use into an undeveloped shoreline, and is in compliance with General Regulation C.4; (4) The proposal is not contrary to General Regulation C.2, encourag- ing public visual physical access to water, because alternative recreational opportunities exist and are planned in this segment of the Hook. Council- man Gerberding seconded. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. B. Public Hearing Set for February 5, 1985, on Zoning Code Amendment - Informational and warning Signs Councilman schermer moved to set a public hearing on February 5, 1985, for the purpose of considering a Zoning Code amendment to allow signs for public utility structures in the Public Buildings and Parks District; and to allow 20 square-foot signs identifying the structure, and exempting warning signs required by State law. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. C. Zoning Ordinance Interpretation - Massage Therapy Businesses permitted in CSD-Cl Community Shopping District I Councilman Quast moved to concur with the Planning Commission's interpreta- tion to recommend that a therapeutic massage clinic be permitted outright in the CSD-Cl District for the following reasons: (l) The use conforms with the emerging professional office development in the CSD-Cl Zone; (2) Therapeutic massage is a recognized allied use to the medical profession and could be located in a medical office or clinicl (3) It is a valid medical service, recognized by medical insurance 1 (4) The land use impacts of a therapeutic massage clinic are similar to other professional offices and personal services permitted in the CSD-Cl District. Councilman Schermer seconded. Following discussion at great length, on call for the question, Councilmen Schermer, Haguewood and Quast voted "Aye", and Councilmen Gerberding, Hordyk and Stamon voted "No". Mayor Whidden cast an "Aye" vote and the motion carried. D. Minutes Accepted Councilman Schermer moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commis- sion minutes of January 9, 1985. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 2. Appointment of Members to City Hall Site Review Committee Councilman Stamon suggested increasing the size of the Committee from l2 to 15, adding three more members-at-large. Following discussion, Councilman Quast moved that the City Hall Site Review Committee consist of 16 members, and that the following people be appointed: Jerry Cornell, George Buck, 275 276 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January l5, 1985 Arch Hoagland, George Mattson, Dennis Holman, Dave Flodstrom, Rob Orton, Councilman Stamon, Councilman Schermer, Leo Sunny, Jim Cammack, Roger Pierce, Frank Feeley, Jr., Terry Gillmore, Jim Falk, and Bill Lindberg. (Councilmembers I names were subsequently removed from the motion and ballots were cast.) Councilman Hordyk indicated that he would like to be a Committeemember. Councilman Stamon seconded the original motion. Council- man Quast then excluded from his motion the names of Councilmembers to participate on the Committee. Councilman Stamon concurred. Councilman Gerberding favored advertiSing in order to get a wider range of applicants for the Committee. Following discussion at length, Councilman Stamon suggested staff advertise that a Committee has been selected and urge the public to attend Committee meetings. Mayor Whidden concurred. The Council discussed the matter further and concurred that COmmittee members should also be registered voters of the City of Port Angeles. Councilman Quast, with concurrance from Councilman Stamon, revised his motion, changing the number of Committeemembers to 15 and naming Roger Pierce to serve, repre- senting the Port Angeles Business Association in place of Mr. Hoagland. The Council then cast ballots for Councilmembers to sit on the Committee. Councilmen Stamon, Schermer and Hordyk were nominated. As a result of the first ballot, Councilman Stamon was selected, there being a tie for the second position. The Council cast ballots a second time and Councilman Hordyk was selected as the second member of the Committee. Councilman Quast then moved that the Committee evaluate and appraise environmental impacts, with special emphasis on handicapped service, traffic, population, social, financial, and economic impacts of both the Downtown site and the Fourth Street site. Furthermore, that the Committee review the recommendations of the 1976 Comprehensive Plan, including review of the tapes of the deliberation of that plan from the Planning Commission and the City Council. Councilman Quast then suggested March 5th as the date for the Committee to submit a report. He deferred to staff for recommendations on the timetable. He discussed the matter at length with staff and reiterated the target date of March 5th with the knowledge that a special meeting might be called March l2th to receive public input. Coun- cilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. The Council then scheduled the first meeting of the City Hall Site Review Committee for January 22, 1985, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. 3. Update and Recommendation on City Acquiring Portions of Ediz Hook Manager Flodstrom informed the Council that he and Attorney Knutson are in the process of preparing an application to the Bureau of Land Management for the property on Ediz Hook, requesting exemption of existing leases which the City has with ITT Rayonier, Crown Zellerbach and Peninsula Plywood, as well as sub-leases which exist for the Port Angeles Salmon Club and Thunderbird Boathouse. In addition to that, notification of any cost sharing changes that would occur as a result of the City of Port Angeles having controlling interest on the property is also being requested. Manager Flodstrom stated that the Bureau of Land Management's definition of "recreational use" on the property is also being requested. The Council discussed the matter with staff. No action was required at this time. 4. Three Resolutions Passed Accepting City/Bonneville Power Administration Efficiency Improvement Program Amendatory Agreements to Street and Area Lighting Mayor Whidden read the first Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 1-85 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendatory Agreement No. 1 to Contract No. DE-MS79-81BP9l499 between the City of Port Angeles and the United States Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration. Councilman Hordyk moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. man Schermer seconded and the motion carried. Council- I I I I I :1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January l5, 1985 Mayor Whidden read the second Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 2-85 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendatory Agreement No. 2 to Contract No. DE-MS-79-83BP9l499 between the City of Port Angeles and the United States Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration. Councilman Hordyk moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Council- man Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Whidden read the third Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 3-85 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendatory Agreement No. 3 to Contract No. DE-MS-79-83BP9l499 between the City of Port Angeles and the United States Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration. Councilman Hordyk moved to pass the third Resolution as read by title. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 5. Agreement Between City and Clallam County Economic Development Council Renewed Councilman Quast moved to amend the wording of the agreement, Section 2, sub-section B, to state that payment by the City shall be made in four equal quarterly payments. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried, with Councilman Haguewood voting "No". Councilman Schermer then moved to accept the agreement with the Clallam County Economic Development Council for the upcoming year. Councilman Stamon seconded. The Council discussed this matter with staff at great length. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilmen Hordyk and Haguewood voting "No". Following further discussion, Councilman Quast moved that the City Council compliment Rob Orton for his voluntary service as President of the EDC for the past two years. Councilman Schermer seconded and, the motion carrried. Jim Cammack a member of the audience, spoke in support of the EDC. 6. Lease Agreements Authorized for City Copying Machines Councilman Quast moved to authorize the Mayor to sign rental agreements for the copy machines. Councilman Stamon seconded the motion and discussed with staff the City's ability to cancel the agreements, etc. Councilman Gerberding also discussed the matter with staff. Following further discus- sion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 7. Contract Authorized with State of Washington for Fire Protection for State Facilities Councilman Hordyk moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into the agreement with Washington State. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 8. Review of City Council Committee Assignments for 1985 The following new committee assignments were made: Mayor Whidden was appointed to the following boards, designated to be held by the Mayor of the City of Port Angeles: The Disability Board; the Fir~nen's Pension Board; and'the G. M. Lauridsen Trust. Mayor Whidden was also seated on the Harbor Management Plan POlicy committee and the EDC. Councilman Quast became an alternate Chamber Liaison. Z77 2:.78 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January l5, 1985 Councilman Schermer became a representative to the Economic Development Council. Councilman Staroon was seated on the following committees: Clallam County Governmental Conference; Clallam County Transit; EDC-Tourism Development Board, Medic I Advisory Board; North Olympic Health Planning Council and Puget Sound Health Systems Agency; and The Memorial Policy Committee. All other committee positions remain the same. (See attached.) 9. Bonneville Power Administration/British Columbia Hydro Power Contract Authorized Following explanation from Light Director Ron Saville, Councilman Quast moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Energy Brokering Agreement with BPA. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 10. DelHur, Inc., East End Annexation Water System Accepted Following discussion, Councilman Quast moved to accept the water system consisting of approximately l,900 feet of primary 8" diameter PVC water line, two fire hydrants, 18 water services, and appurtenances constructed in accordance with the engineering plans. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 11. Status Report on Implementation of Mechanized Garbage Collection Public Works Director Pittis presented information to the Council on the status of the implementation of mechanized collection. He reviewed with the Council problems that had arisen, efforts that were underway to resolve the problems, and updated the Council on areas of the City converted to mechanized collection to date. VIII LATE ITEMS Manager Flodstrom directed the Council's attention to a Resolution received I' from Whatcom County regarding fishing treaties between the United States and Canada. Manager Flodstrom informed the Council that Whatcom County's concerns regarding the treaties had been resolved. Manager Flodstrom then directed the Council's attention to a letter from the Port Angeles Symphony regarding an upcoming trip by the Symphony to the Peoples Republic of China. The letter stated that there are spaces avail- able and invited City and County government representatives to travel with the Symphony to China. Manager Flodstrom informed the Council that the Association of Washington Cities legislative conference will be February l3 and 14, 1985. Manager Flodstrom is a member of the AWC Legislative Committee and will be at the committee meeting on February l3, 1985. IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Erick Zappey Commended Councilman Gerberding read a letter from Lt. Steve Ilk to Officer Erick Zappey commending Officer Zappey for very outstanding performance in handling a burglary incident without resorting to the use of his firearm. Councilman Gerberding commended Erick Zappey for his skill and dedication. Police Chief Cleland also noted his appreciation. Thank You From ITT Rayonier to City Light Councilman Gerberding also read a thank you from ITT Rayonier to City Light for work they performed on Christmas Eve. Light Director Saville noted that some members of the line crew had scheduled vacation that day but had come in to perform the emergency repairs for ITT Rayonier. Secondary Treatment Seminar Councilman Gerberding mentioned a seminar on secondary water treatment. A representative from Public Works will attend. I I, I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1985 Work Session Scheduled - January 29, 1985 - 7:00 P.M. councilman Gerberding requested that a work session be scheduled to give the Council the opportunity to review the City's Data Processing Division. The Council scheduled this work session for January 29, 1985, at 7:00 P.M. A tour of the City Hall facility will also take place at that work session. Councilman Hordyk referred to a letter from Mr. Harper. Manager Flodstrom stated that efforts are underway to resolve Mr. Harper's problem. Councilman Hordyk also discussed with staff the enforcement of an ordinance regarding electrical installations. Councilman Stamon directed attention to an article included in the Informa- tion Agenda on secondary treatment. Councilman Quast referred to a letter from the U. S. Navy regarding a recent decision to place minesweepers in other Washington locations, including Grays Harbor. Staff Directed to Draft Chamber of Commerce Service Agreement Councilman Quast moved to direct staff and the Convention Complex/Tourism Promotion Committee to draft a service contract with the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce with the request that the Chamber consider that one Board seat be allocated for a City Councilmember or member of City staff. Councilman Quast then specified directions to be included in the service agreement. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Whidden discussed with staff the increased fee for septic tank permits. Mayor Whidden informed the Council of a meeting scheduled for January l8th regarding comparable worth litigation in other counties. Mayor Whidden read an invitation to Councilmembers to attend a one-day conference on Puget Sound pollution problems on February 9, 1985, at 8 AM at the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. Mayor Whidden also referred to information he had received from the Chamber of Commerce regarding the Chamber's financial status. Mayor Whidden also read a thank you letter from Manager Flodstrom to the following: Larry and Rick Glenn, John Marsh, Mack Campbell, Mike Wells, Gary Braun, Jeff Abrams, Paul Carr, Ron and David Saville, Mike Cleland and Bill Hughes thanking them for assisting in putting up and taking down the City's Christmas decorations along Lincoln, First and Front Streets. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting to executive session at lO:l2 P.M. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately lO:55 P.M. XII AD,JOURNMENT Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting at approximately ll:OO P.M. y'J;f~ Q ~J-"- Clerk ~o\. .1} uJ1JJ~~ ~ Mayor