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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/17/1984 88 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 17, 1984 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Duncan, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, Hordyk, Schermer, Quast, Whidden. Members Absent: NOne. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, L. Cosens, J. Marsh, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, K. Ridout, R. French, B. Jones, C. Rinehart, T. Sterner. Public Present: E. & J. Main, J. Ulett, O. Wilmot, D. Price, T. Solway, C. Whalley, D. & P. Dale, C. Harriman, M. Durkan, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. K. Anders, L. Beil, J. Hendricks, B. McCrorie. II I MINUTES Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the January 3, 1984 regular meeting and the January 12, 19S4 special meeting. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA I Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda including (1) request for permission to call for bids for I 1984 vehicle replacement schedule; (2) payment of $364 to Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce for 1984 dues; (3) correspondence from the Washington State Liquor Control Board; and (4) vouchers in ,the amount of $33,353.65 for 1984 and $250,049.26 for 1983 expenses. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. V FINANCE il. Riddell, Williams payment of $4,902.82 for Legal Representation Relating to WPPSS and Utility Defense Group Councilman Gerberding moved to authorize payment in the amount of $4,902.82 to Riddell, Williams, with Councilman Quast seconding. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman Hordyk voting "No". , 2. Consideration of Bids - Eighth Street High Hazard Elimination Project Following discussion, Councilman Quast moved to reject the bid of Lakeside Industries in the amount of $59,999.55 with Councilman Whidden seconding. The motion carried. Councilman Quast then moved the City proceed with the project on the basis of a revised scope, to increase the local funding by $4,000, and authorize a new call for bids, with councilman Whidden second- ing. Following discussion with staff, on call for the question, the motion carried with councilman Hordyk voting "No". 3, Consideration of Bids - Mechanicanized Collection pilot Program Councilman Quast moved for acceptance of Transport Equipment's Bid Alter- nate No. 3A of $14,449.89 for Phase I and $5l2,628.82 (including tax) for Phase II if implemented, for a grand total with tax of $528,078. 7l. Councilman Gerberding seconded the motion. Following discussion with staff, Martin Durkin of Dye Plastics, Inc., addressed the Council, stating that he opposed the restrictiveness of the bid specifications. Jerry Ulett of the widjac Corporation of Kirkland then addressed the Council regarding a letter submitted to the Council by that corporation on behalf of Reuter, Inc., requesting the Council waive a defect in their bid and allow them to sign the non-collusion affidavit. He also requested the Council accept an alternate proposal to the Phase I and II pilot program which would consist 'I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 17, 1984 of a buy-back by Reuter, Inc., of equipment at the end of one year at 2/3 the original cost, should the pilot program be unacceptable. Bob Thatcher of Fruehauf Corporation addressed the Council also opposing the restrictive- ness of the specifications. After discussion at length, on call for the question, Councilmen Gerberding, Quast and Whidden voted "Aye", with Councilmen Haguewood, Hordyk and Schermer voting "No". Mayor Duncan cast an "Aye" vote to break the tie. The motion to accept and award the bid to Transport Equipment carried. 4. Consideration of Bids - City Janitorial Services Councilman Gerberding moved to concur with the recommendation of staff that a one-year contract be awarded to New Broom Janitorial, Inc., with a cost proposal of $24,724 for City janitorial service. Councilman Schermer seconded the motion. The Council discussed at length with staff the basis for reaching their decision to recommend this service contract. On call for the question, Councilmen Gerberding, Whidden, Quast and Schermer voted "Aye", with Councilmen Hordyk and Haguewood voting "No". 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 12. Report on new Park Superintendent. VII LEGISLATION l. Presentation of Life Saving Merit Award Fire Chief Larry Glenn stated that occasionally a citizen performs a feat that goes above and beyond. In March of 1983 at approximately 4:00 A.M. David Dale assisted in the escape of an individual from a third story apartment fire. The Washington State Firefighters Association has issued a Life Saving Merit Award to Mr. Dale. Mayor Duncan then presented the award to David. 2. Planning Commission Minutes of January ll, 1984. A. Public Hearing Set - ITT Rayonier Rezone ITT Rayonier has requested to rezone approximately 7.2 acres from PBP (Public Buildings and Parks) to M-2 (Heavy Industrial) south of Rayonier Mill. Councilman Quast moved to set the date of public hearing as February 7, 1984. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. B. Conditional Use Permit - Lawrence Enterprises Lawrence Enterprises has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a duplex in the RS-7 Zone, lo~ated at the northwest corner of 18th and "0" Streets. After discussion, Councilman Gerberding moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the Conditional Use Permit subject to the following conditions: (1) That a sewer extension be pro- vided to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department; (2) that the proposed structure comply with the zoning setback requirements; (3) that the proposed structure comply with all applicable building and fire codes; and citing the following findings of fact: (A) The proposed duplex will not increase traffic, dwelling unit density, population density, public safety demands or municipal service and facility demands because it is constructed upon two standard Townsite lots; [B) the proposed duplex would be compatible with the residential area. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. After discussion, on call for the question the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Whidden then moved the Planning Commission minutes of January 11, 1984 be accepted and placed on file as received. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. 89 '90 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January l7, 1984 3. Consideration of Grandstand Funding from City of Port Angeles, Town of Forks and City of Sequim Councilman Whidden moved to remove the item from the table, with Councilman Quast seconding. On call for the question, the motion carried. Councilman Whidden moved to approve the allocation of $4l,OOO for grandstand improvements at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. Councilman Quast seconded the motion. Councilman Schermer moved to amend the motion that the $41,000 be appropriated from unobligated reserves in the General Fund derived from 1- the Optional Sales Tax. Councilman Haguewood seconded the motion to amend. Following discussion, on call for the question the amendment carried, with Councilman Hordyk voting "No". On call for the question on the original motion, Councilmen Gerberding, Whidden, Quast and Schermer voted "Aye", with Councilmen Hordyk and Haguewood voting "No". The motion carried. 4. Current Diversion Ordinance Mayor Duncan read the ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2285 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles relating to the theft of utility services, establishing a rebuttable presumption relating to theft, providing for payment of and penalties for unauthorized or unmetered utility services, and adding a new chapter in Title l3 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Whidden moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, with Councilman Schermer seconding. The motion carried. 5. Consideration of Letter from Family of Charles Willson Councilman Hordyk moved to accept the letter Willson and take the matter under advisement. the motion, which carried unanimously. from the family of Charles Councilman Schermer seconded 6. Approval/Acceptance of Coastal Zone Management Grant of $6,250 for Waterfront Trail Planning Councilman Quast moved to authorize staff to sign the grant documents. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 7. Contract Implementing Energy Educational Program for Port Angeles School District Councilman Schermer moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with EME in the amount of $4,000. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. 8. Solway Easement on Regent Street Ken Ridout of Public Works informed the Council that a second meeting had been held with residents of the area and that the possibility of an LID had been discussed. Following an explanation from City Planner Carr on the current status of the property and the current 14-foot easement, Councilman Quast moved to reconsider and rescind Council's previous action. Council- man Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. Mrs. Kenneth Andrews of 3123 Regent Street addressed the Council, stating that she was concerned as to whether or not the returning of the l4-foot easement would provide adequate space for future road improvements. After viewing a map prepared by staff, Mrs. Andrews was reassured that current plans for an LID would still be able to continue. The Council discussed with staff the boundaries of the right-of-way, etc., at length. Councilman Quast then moved to return the west half of Regent Street (the entire 30 feet) to the Solways. Councilman Whidden seconded the motion. After further discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 17, 1984 9. City Council Committee ASSignments for 1984 (Draft) I Mayor Duncan referred the Council to a draft containing City Council Committee appointments and noted that several vacancies still existed. Councilman Whidden noted that he would stay with the Clallam County Governmental Conference Committee. The Mayor then announced that a chair- man needs to be selected on the Convention Complex Committee and that that Committee's efforts should be combined with the efforts of the Citizens for a Port Angeles Community/Convention Center. The Mayor then appointed Councilman Quast to the Fair Toll Coalition. councilman Whidden was ap- pointed to the North Olympic Health Planning Council and Puget Sound Health Systems Agency. Councilman Schermer will be an alternate on that committee. 10. Consideration of Work Session with Restaurant OWners Association The Council set January 19th as a tentative date for the work session and February 2nd as an alternate date. The meeting would be held at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers. ll. Amendment to BPA Residential Weatherization Contract Councilman Whidden moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment to the Residential Weatherization Program. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 12. Report on Hiring of Parks Superintendent John Marsh, Director of Parks & Recreation, announced that John Hicks has been appointed to the position of Parks Superintendent and will begin employment with the City on January 30, 1984. Welcome, John! VIII LATE ITEMS Manager Flodstrom announced that the special meeting on the Harbor Use Ordinance, originally scheduled for January 24, 1984, will be delayed. Williams, Kuebelbeck and Associates/Feasibility Consultants Manager Flodstrom also announced that the firm of Williams, Kuebelbeck and Associates had been unanimously recommended by the selection board as consultants to complete a feasibility study and financial analysis for the soon-to-be considered Waterfront Project, in conjunction with a proposed acrocenter. Councilman Schermer moved to accept the recommendation and obtain the services of Williams, Kuebelbeck and Associates contingent upon River Park Associates obtaining the exclusive right to use the Oak Street property. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. Manager Flodstrom stated that a scope of work and contract documents will be presented at the February 7, 1984 meeting. IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA The Council discussed with staff the following: Increased calls to the Fire Department and the need for public education on wood stove safety; the need for sidewalks on the Eighth Street Bridge; the appointment of Sheila Hardy (congratulations, Sheila!) to a State Board for developing grant application guidelines; a letter of appreciation to the Police Department from a citizen of Port Angeles; suggested letters of commendation for the excellent police work in SOlving the Stevens School vandalism case; and a complaint regarding delivery vehicles double-parking in City Streets. It was noted that it is preferable that deliveries to completed prior to 9:00 or 10:00 A.M., but that no accidents have occurred as a result of the double parking of these vehicles. Also discussed was the problem of multiple utility meters resulting in multiple Medic I assessments. Finance Director Orton is now collecting data in order to resolve the problem. WPPSS litigation was also discussed. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting was adjourned to executive session for the purpose of discussing recently received correspondence at 9:l8 P.M. 91 92 ' r CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 17, 19B4 XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 9:50 P.M. XII ADJOURNMENT Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at approximately 10,00 P.M. '1t:;.Rhh1 C erk rfujLJ1. Jfl '-- ~ ./ J J~ad~~ Mayo I I I