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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
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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.
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VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGEND~
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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
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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
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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