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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/16/1996 3201 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 16, 1996 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Ostrowski called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to SPECIAL MEETING: order at 6:20 p.m. The purpose of the special meeting was to take pictures of the Council and Department Heads. ADJOURN SPECIAL The special meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. MEETING: CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Ostrowski called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to REGULAR MEETING: order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by members of the Port Angeles High ALLEGIANCE: School Contemporary Issues class, as follows: H. Oakes, J. Perry, E. Turner, C. Coffey, J. Colley, M. Feaster, J. Coyle, R. Childers, C. Owens, and M. Coventon. APPROVAL OF Councilman Braun moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of MINUTES: January 2, 1996. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Ostrowski, Councilmembers Braun, Campbell, Doyle, Hulett, McKeown, and Wiggins. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B. Becker S. Brodhun, B. Collins, K. Godbey, S. Ilk, J. Pittis, B. Titus, C. Hagar, J. Hicks, S. Kenyon, and K. Ridout. Public Present: H. Oaks, J. Perry, E. Turner, C, Coffey, J. Colley, M. Feaster, J. Coyle, R., Childers, C. Owens, M. Coventon, J. Austin, and J. Mosely. CEREMONIAL None. MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: FINANCE: None. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Ostrowski explained that the City had recently enacted a new policy wherein hotel expense reimbursements were to be based on a per diem as opposed to actual cost incurred. It is hoped that the cost-cutting efforts of municipal government will influence State and Federal government to do the same. Councilman Campbell asked to address the issue of the delinquent commercial account. He inquired how this would be dealt with in the future, and how staff would prevent a recurrence. Manager Pomeranz explained that staff had been working with this customer for years in an attempt to keep his business open and gave a brief history of this account. He then referred to the memo on page 132 of the packet, which shows the City has an excellent collection rate. Councilman Wiggins asked what would happen should this customer fail to make the next required payment. Finance Director Godbey stated utility service would be stopped immediately. Councilman Doyle moved to accept the Consent Agenda, including: 1) Out-of- state travel request for Planning Director to Orlando, Florida; 2) Out-of-state travel request - Recreation Manager to attend PRIDE conference; 3) Request for authorization to disconnect utility service to commercial customer; 4) Payroll - -1- 3202 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 16, 1996 CONSENT AGENDA: December 31, 1995 - $339,897.75; 5) Voucher list - January 12, 1996 - (Cont'd) $566,830.08. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE None. AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ STAFF TO BE CONSIDERED OR PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Final Subdivision Approval - Peachtree Estates Phase II - 2500 Block Eighteenth Street: Final approval for Phase II (Lots 1-13, arm Lots 27-32) Final Approval - Peachtree of a 32-tot subdivision located in the RS-9, Residential Single Family Zone Estates Phase II (Continued from January 2, 1996) Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department and reopened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Planning Director Collins stated that the additional condition pertinent to the proximity of the airport had been noted on the mylar. The staff and applicant were satisfied. At Councilman Doyle's request, Director Collins clarified the new condition. Councilmember McKeown referred to a letter received by the Council, which addressed storm sewer problems and asked if Finding #6 would take care of this problem. Director Collins noted the original application was made in 1992; therefore, improvements are judged by 1992 standards. Staff is satisfied with the results of Finding #6. There was no further testimony, and the public hearing was closed at 7:20' p.m. Councilman Braun moved to approve the Final Subdivision for Peach Tree Estates Phase II and authorize the Mayor to sign the final mylar, subject to Conditions 1 - 2 and citing Findings 1 - 7 and Conclusions A - C, as set forth in Exhibit 'A"~ which is attached to and becomes a part of these minutes. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding stormwater problems, and Public Works Director Pittis stated that the new subdivision will not aggravate the existing problem. An LID is being discussed this area, which will also address the stormwater issue. After further discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Final Approval- Westview 2. Final Subdivision Approval - Westview Heights - Between 14th/15th and Heights 'N" attd Owen Streets: Final approval for the 16-lot subdivision itt the 9, Residential Single Family Zone Mayor Ostrowski briefly reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department and opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. Steve Zenovic, Polaris Engineering, 206 S. Lincoln Street, representing the developers, stated this project had been approved as a preliminary plat in 1993. The only change from the preliminary plat was the addition of several easements for City Light. The majority of improvements have been completed. The final road construction on 14th, 15th, and "O" Streets has not been completed; however, there is bonding in place for this portion of the improvements to be completed when the weather improves. Director Collins agreed that this particular condition had been bonded to stafffs satisfaction. There was no further testimony, and the public hearing was closed at 7:28 p.m. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the Final Subdivision for Westview Heights with a bond for improvements as required by the City Engineer and authorize, the Mayor to sign the final mylar, citing Findings 1 - 9 and Conclusions A - B, as set forth in Exhibit 'B", which is attached to and becomes a part of these minutes. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion. After limited discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Public Works Director Pittis explained that it. is difficult to do road work during poor weather which is why this work has been bondext. Staff spoke to several road contractors, and it was decided that if roads aren't ready to be paved by mid- October, they will be prepped for the winter, and paving will be done as soon as weather permits in the spring. -2- 3203 January 16, 1996 CITY COUNCIL Councilman Doyle, along with City Manager Pomeranz, Fire Chief Becker, Deputy COMMITTEE Public Works Director Ridout, Building Inspector Haehnlen, and Councilman REPORTS: Wiggins, met with the Homebuilders Association to discuss changes in the 1994 Uniform Building: ~o:..which will be adopted by the City in the near future. Councilman Doyle attended a Utility Advisory Committee meeting; these items will be addressed later on the agenda. He also attended a City and County Urban Growth Area meeting and an Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority meeting. A public hearing was held, as K-Ply had applied for an Air Operating Permit. Councilman Doyle then explained what the permit entails and why K-Ply needed to apply for it. Councilman Wiggins attended the City/County UGA meeting. Councilman Braun, along with Mayor Ostrowski, attended a Clallam Transit Facility meeting, a UAC meeting and a meeting regarding Council Committee assignments. Councilmember McKeown attended the joint City/County UGA meeting and a Marguerite Hartness Memorial Garden Committee meeting. She also attended a meeting with Police Chief Ilk and Councilmen Doyle and Campbell regarding the vandalism on the waterfront trail. She praised Chief Ilk and his department for its successful investigation of this problem. Councilman Campbell had no report. Councilman Hulett attended a Chamber of Commerce Board meeting where the 1996 Chamber budget was discussed. He also attended the Committee assignment meeting with Councilman Braun. Mayor Ostrowski attended the Clallam Transit Facility meeting with Councilman Braun, and attended the Governor's Prayer Breakfast in Olympia. Break Mayor Ostrowski recessed the meeting for a break at 7:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m. LEGISLATION: A. Ordinances not Requiring Public Hearings Utility Fees and Deposits 1. Amending Ordinance #2815 and #2217 Pertaining to Fees and Deposits for Ordinance No. 2907 Utility Services Mayor Ostrowski requested that Finance Director Godbey review this item. DireCtor Godbey explained that a recent ruling from the 9th Circuit Court precludes the City from denying service to a tenant if the previous tenant left a delinquent account. She then deferred to Customer Service Manager Kenyon, who reviewed the proposed ordinance and policy changes. Discussion followed, and Mr. Kenyon responded to questions directed by Council and clarified current policy and procedure. At Mayor Ostrowski's request, Director Godbey reviewed the information regarding discontinuing payment of interest on utility deposits. Mayor Ostrowski read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2907 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, pertaining to fees and deposits for the connection and disconnection of utility services, and amending Ordinance 2276, as amended, and Section 13.16.015 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Sole Source for Legal B. Resolutions not Requiring Public Hearings Advertising Resolution No. 2-96 1. Resolution Designating Sole Source for Legal Advertising Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the City Clerk, and read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 2-96 A RESOLUTION by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, designating the Peninsula Daily News as the sole source for legal advertising for the City of Port Angeles. -3- 3204 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 16, 1996 Sole Source for Legal Councilmember McKeown moved to pass the Resolution as read by rifle. Advertising Councilman Campbell seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the motion, Resolution No. 2-96 which carried unanimously. (Cont'd) C. Planning Comtnission Minutes/Action Items None. Council Representative for D. Other Considerations Consultant Selection Team f o r S o 1 i d W a s t e 1. Council Representative for Consultant Selection Team for Solid Waste Professional Professional Services. Services Councilman Ostrowski asked for a volunteer to serve on this Committee. Councilman Campbell volunteered and was appointed to this Committee. City Council Committee 2. City Council Cotnmittee Assignments Assignments Mayor Ostrowski polled each Councilmember regarding Committee choices. Councilmember McKeown requested to be removed from UAC, asked to trade with Councilman Campbell the hotel/motel tax committee for the United Way Human Services committee, agreed to be the alternate for the Clallam Transit Board, and accepted her other assignments. Councilman Campbell agreed to trade with Councilmember McKeown and accepted all other committee assignments. Planning Director Collins suggested that Mayor Ostrowski remain on the RTPO in the interest of continuity and Councilman Wiggins become the alternate. Mayor Ostrowski agreed with Council approval. Councilmen Hulett and Braun agreed to accept their committee assignments as proposed. Councilman Wiggins offered to serve on the Public Health Advisory Board; he accepted all other committee assignments. Councilman Doyle volunteered to replace Councilmember McKeown On the UAC and serve as alternate on the CFP Committee. Councilmember McKeown will serve as the regular representative to that Committee. Mayor Ostrowski informed Clerk Upton that the Governor's Task Force on lntermodal Transportation has been disbanded. This will be removed from the list. Manager Pomeranz inquired about the Library Committee. Former Councilman Schueler had attended today's meeting, as he had previously expressed a desire to continue his membership on the committee. Manager Pomeranz asked for Council's direction regarding Dr. Schueler's participation. Councilman Braun noted that, because Councilman Doyle had been appointed to the Library Committee, it might be appropriate to invite Dr. Schueler to serve as a citizen-at-large. He felt it important for the Council to have its own representation on the committee. Discussion followed, and it was the general consensus of the Council that Dr. Schueler would be appointed as a citizen-at-large. Fire Inspection of 3. Approve Contract with Washington State Patrol for Fire b~spections of Boarding Homes Boarding Homes Fire Chief Becker explained that the State Fire Marshal's office is working under the auspices of the Washington State Patrol. The Port Angeles Fire Department performs this function annually, and the State will pay the City $9.00 per bed for this service. Councilman Wiggins moved to approve the contract for the inspection of boarding homes with the State Fire Marshal and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Elimination of City Light 4. Elimination of City Light Compact Lamp Rebates Compact Lamp Rebates Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Light Department. Light -4- 3205 January 16, 1996 LEGISLATION: Director Titus explained that Bonneville is still involved in conservation on the (Cont'd) regional level and is working with manufacturers to promote efficient appliances and devices. Bonneville will provide funding directly to the lamp manufacturers to Elimination of City Light provide a product at.~a la,wer cost regionally. Compact Lamp Rebates (Cont'd) Councilman Campbell moved that the City Light compact lamp rebate program be discontinued as of January 31, 1996. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Diversification Options 5. Diversification Options for City Light for City Light Light Director Titus explained that the electric industry is facing major changes due to deregulation. He reviewed the information provided in the packet and stated that staff and the UAC recommend filing a revised Firm Resource Exhibit to displace 20% of the City's electrical load from Bonneville beginmng October, 1996. Discussion followed, and Director Titus responded to questions posed by the Council. He explained that the existing contract Calls for a notification requirement and a waiting period if the City is seeking to remove a load from Bonneville. The waiting period is dependent on the type of resource proposed to replace Bonneville's, as well as whether they are in a state of surplus or deficit. At Councilman Wiggins request, Director Titus explained how staff arrived at the 20 % figure. Councilman Braun moved to authorize the City Light Director to file with BPA a revised 'Firm Resource Exhibit" to displace 20% of the City's electrical load from BPA starting in October, 1996, and to pursue talks with other resource providers to procure the necessary resources to replace the load being removed from BPA, and that UAC be the venue for substantive discussions regarding future contracts and rates, utilizing executive sessions and joint UAC/City Council meetings as necessary. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimonsly. Human Services Funding 6. Human Services Funding Allocation - Healthy Families of Clallam County Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the City Manager. Councilmember McKeown reminded the Council that one of its goals was in the area of prevention programs. A lot of money was cut from Child Abuse Prevention, and Councilmember McKeown approached the City Manager to see if it was possible to help fund the Family Violence Prevention and Child Abuse Prevention programs. Preventing child abuse will hopefully stop the circle of violence. Councilmember McKeown then explained the SafeHome Program and explained that Healthy Families of Clallam County is nmning out of money. Councilmember McKeown moved to fund an additional $1,600 to the Family Violence Prevention Program for the SafeHome Program and $1,500 to the Child Abuse Prevention Program, with the money to come from the Police Department budget. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. Brief discussion followed, and a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Jack Glaubert Issue Z Jack Glaubert Issue Mayor Ostrowski explained that this item relates to a piece of property located east of the Red Lion Bay Shore Inn and south of the Waterfront Trail. Due to the possibility of an appeal being filed, Council has been advised not to offer opinions at this time regarding Mr. Glaubert's pending right-of-waY use permit to extend Georgiana Street. Mr. Glaubert has requested policy direction from Council as to whether the proposed Georgiana Extension should incorporate a connection and viewpoint to the waterfront trail. Additionally, he makes reference to the possibility of access from Francis Street or Railroad Avenue. Mr. Glaubert does not have a pending right-of-way use permit application for access adjacent to the trail. Mayor Ostrowski then gave Mr. Glaubert and Mr. Austin an opportunity to address the Council. Jack Glaubert, East Sequim Bay, wanted to bring information and a historical background to the Council regarding this issue. He prepared an outline, included in the packet, for this purpose and included supporting information. Mr. Glaubert felt that when the railroad tracks were picked up in 1988, he and Mr. Austin proceeded with necessary development within the right-of-way to acquire access to the property. He then gave a review of the work done to this end. Access was achieved and used for ten months. Mr. Glaubert distributed pictures to the Council proving this point. In November, 1988, the City put up a gate that closed the road to the property. -5- 3206 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 16, 1996 LEGISLATION: Currently, the property is still closed by the City, despite all the work done to prove (Cont'd) access was provided by Mr. Glaubert and Mr. Austin. Mr. Glaubert wants to know how the City will allow access, whether it is from Francis or Lincoln Streets, or by Jack Glaubert Issue some alternate route. Mr. Glaubert then demonstrated where his property rests. It (Cont'd) is Mr. Glaubert's opinion that Georgiana is the most viable way to access the property. The decision must be made as to whether it will be a public or private venture. Mr. Glaubert would like a public road that could be connected in with the waterfront trail as a viewpoint and an additional linkup with the trail circling back into town. Discussion followed, and Mr. Glaubert responded to questions posed by the Council. Mayor Ostrowski stated that in view of Mr. Glaubert's comments and upon advisement of legal counsel, he felt this item should be referred to the Real Estate Committee for further discussion. This Committee would then bring a report back to a future Council meeting. It v/as the general consensus of the Council that the public and interested organizations should be given a chance to comment on this issue before a decision is made. Mayor Ostrowski thanked Mr. Glaubert for his information. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjOurned at 9:15 p.~-~ (,,~-~'i~ ~ I,~ .~x,~ ' ..... _- __.~. . ~ - . ~ ,. city a, k T -6- 3207 Exhibit "A" CONDITIONS, FINDINGS & CONCLUSIONS - FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL - PEACHTREE ESTATES PHASE H: Conditions: 1. Wording shall be placed on the face of the Phase II final mylar indicating easement and setback information as contained on the Phase I final mylar. 2. The mylar shall be corrected to read "16th" (not 17th) Street as the adjacent street to the north of the site. 3. The applicant shall make it known to all subsequent purchasers of subject lots that said lots are in the proximity of the William R. Fairchild International Airport and that the Port of Port Angeles does not warrant that these lots will always be outside the lowest noise contour currently established for residential use. Findings: 1. A 32-1ot subdivision entitled "Peach Tree Estates" was originally given preliminary plat approval by the City Council on November 3, 1992. 2. Phase I (Lots 14 - 26) of the Peach Tree Estates received final plat approval on February 3, 1993, with one condition. 3. On October 16, 1995, the applicant's representative filed a request for final approval of Phase II (Lots 1 - 13 and 27 - 32) of the subdivision. 4. Due to the need for more information regarding ownership of the preliminary subdivision, the final plat request was returned to the applicant's representative, Mr. Ken Clark, on October 30, 1995, for resubmittal with the ownership documentation as requested, per RCW 58.17.140. On November 1, 1995, information was received verifying ownership of the property from the applicant's attorney, and the final plat submittal was accepted by the Planning Department. 5. Due to the short time period between receipt of the request for final approval and ' scheduling for the next available Planning Commission meeting, Ken Clark, acting for the applicant, submitted a letter waiving the 30-day time period for processing of final subdivisions per RCW 58.17.0140. 6. Reviewing City Departments (Public Works, Fire, and Light) have approved installation of the required public improvements including stormwater, power, water, sewer, standard road improvements, curb and gutter. Sixteenth, "O", and Butler Streets have been constructed to one-half width plus 10 feet (27 feet total) with curb and gutter, and the north one-half of Eighteenth Street has been constructed to full City standards including 32O8 40' of asphalt, curb, gutter and sidewalk. Delores Street has been developed to full City - standards. Fire hydrants have been installed according to specifications of the City Fire Department in Delores Place and at the northeast corner of the intersection of Butler/18th Streets. 7. The manufactured homes previously placed on the property have been removed, and the property is unencumbered by structures. 8. On December 20, 1995, the City of Port Angeles received a letter from the Port of Port Angeles advising the City Council to make the developer and future residents aware of the proximity of the airport and that the Port of Port Angeles does not warrant that the project will always be outside the lowest noise contour as shown on the Port's 1991 Noise Exposure Map. 9. The applicant has agreed to an extension of the review time to January 16, 1996. Conclusions: A. As conditioned, the Phase II (Lots 1 ~ 13 and 27 - 32) final plat is in conformance with the November 3, 1992, preliminary plat approval. B. The Phase II final plat is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. C. As conditioned, the Phase II final plat is in conformance with the City's Subdivision Ordinance. D. As conditioned, the developer and future residents of Peachtree Estates Phase II are fully advised of the concerns that the Port of Port Angeles has regarding potential residential noise complaints. Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of January 16, 1996. B ky j.' U on, cle - - -' 3209 Exhibit "B" FINDINGS & CONCLUSIONS - FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL - WESTVIEW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION: Findings: 1. A 16-lot subdivision entitled "Westview Heights Subdivision" was originally approved by the City Council on April 20, 1993, for a 4.33 acre parcel zoned RS-9, Residential Single Family. Lots in the subdivision range from 9,000 square feet to 9,070 square feet. 2. The applicant's representative filed a request for final approval of the subdivision on December 22, 1995. 3. The subdivision creates homesites that are directly adjacent to and receive access from West Fourteenth Street, "N" Street, West Fifteenth Street, and Owen Avenue. 4. The site is designated as Suburban Residential in the 1993 Comprehensive Plan which encourages development on 9,000 to 14,000 square foot lots. A number of goals, policies and objectives have been identified as being most relevant to the proposal including Goals Nos. 1, 3, & 5; Residential Policies Nos. 2, 4, 5, 7 - 9, and 11; Circulation Policies Nos. 3, 5 - 8, and 10; Urban Design Policy No. 4; Social Objectives Nos. 1 - 3; Circulation Objective No. 1; and Land Use Objectives Nos. 1, 2, and 4 - 7. 5. The proposal includes dedications and improvements to Owen Avenue, Shirley Court, West Fifteenth Street, and "N" Street. 6. The final mylar includes a 10-foot utility easement along Lots 11, 12, and 16, which were not required during preliminary plat review. This was an inadvertent error which has been corrected. 7. A six-foot wide sidewalk will be installed on "N" Street as "N" Street is on a school walking route. 8. No comments or appeals were received on the Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) issued on March 19, 1993. 9. Reviewing City Departments (Public Works, Fire, and Light) have approved installation of most of the required public improvements including stormwater, water, and sewer. Funds in an amount sufficient to ensure paving and sidewalk, curb and gutter, have been deposited for that purpose with Lynnwood Mortgage Company. City Light has indicated that power for the subdivision will be installed no later than January 12, 1996, as unexpected weather conditions have caused delays in the final installation. 3210 Conclusions: A. As conditioned, the subdivision is consistent with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan and the Port Angeles Municipal Code (Zoning and Subdivision regulations). B. The subdivision is in the public use and interest. Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of January 16, 1996. B~cky J. l~ton,C~ity~lTe~-k --