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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/18/2000 4113 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 18, 2000 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Doyle called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Doyle, Councilmembers Campbell, Erickson, Hulett, McKeown, Wiggins, and Williams. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Quinn, Senior Assistant Attorney Dickson, Deputy Clerk Hagar, S. Brodhun, B. Collins, S. Ilk, D. McKeen, Y. Ziomkowski, G. Kenworthy, S. Coyle, T. Riepe, T. Peninger, E. Kovatch, T. Gallagher, E. Schilke, G. Roggenbuck, D. Miller, T. McCabe, and S. Martin. Public Present: K. Morrison, R. Romero, J. Cheney, J. D'Amore, M. Smith, J. Cordner, L. Stutzman, S. Carson, S. Connors, C. Pavlatz, D. Dean, R. DeCou, G. Sofie, T. Doane, B. Harbick, L. Lee, G. Stokke, C. Powell, R. Clark, C. Pfaff, J. Cheu, and C. Blevins. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Doyle ALLEGIANCE: CEREMONIAL 1. Presentation of Recycling Calendar to Council by Dale Miller MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: Dale Miller, Recycling Coordinator, presented the ff~rst annual recycling calendar to the Mayor and Council. Recycling Calendars School Board Recognition 2. Proclamation Declaring January 2000 School Board Recognition Month Month Mayor Doyle read a proclamation recognizing January, 2000, as School Board Recognition month. Administration of Oath of Mayor Doyle reviewed the information provided by the Police Department and Office to Police Corporals administered the oath of office to Corporals Steve Coyle, Eric Kovatch, Tyler Peninger, and Ed Schilke. The officers then introduced their families who were present in the audience. WORK SESSION: None. LATE ITEMS TO BE None. PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDA: FINANCE: None. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McKeown moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1) Council minutes of January 4, 2000, regular meeting; and 2) Check list - February 7, 2000 - $1,131,313.49. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion. Councilman Campbell noted an error on Page 2 of the minutes: the 5'h paragraph from the bottom should read "conflict of scheduling" not "conflict of interest". A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. -1- 4114 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 18, 2000 CITY COUNCIL Councilman Williams attended a Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning COMMITTEE Organization meeting. Ferry changes and repairs to the Hood Canal Bridge were REPORTS: discussed. Councilman Wiggins will step down as the alternate on the Downtown Forward Executive Committee; Councilman Williams will take his place. He announced that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet on Friday to discuss allocation of funds. He and the City Manager, will attend a Gateway Project meeting on Wednesday. Councilmember McKeown said she had received several thank you letters from various agencies, such as Family Planning and the First Step Program, that had received Human Service funding from the City. . . . ~ Councilmember McKeown referred to the letter Councilmm?' ....... the ~ Council regarding the Port Angeles Underground Project. She suggested this type of project go the Downtown Forward Executive Committee first, with a recommendation brought back to the Council. Councilman Williams agreed. Councilmember McKeown announced that Dr. Jim Walton of Peninsula College will make a presentation to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee on the Marine Life Center. Mayor Doyle agreed with Councilmember McKeown that the underground project should go the Downtown Forward Executive Committee fin:st. He suggested a group tour be arranged fa:st; Councilmember McKeown agreed to make the arrangements. Mayor Doyle attended a dinner with the delegation from Mutsu City. He displayed a gift the City received from the delegates, which will be on display in the Japanese showcase. Ordinances Not Requiring Public Hearings: None. Street Vacation Petition Resolutions Not Requiring Public Hearings Resolution No. 1-00 1. Street Vacation Petition -STV 99-03 - City of Port Angeles: Resolution setting a public hearing for consideration of vacation of a portion of 8th, 9th, the 8/9 alley, and Jones Streets in the area of the Esther Webster Fine Arts Center. Mayor Doyle reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department and read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 1-00 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate a portion of, 8th Street, the 8/9 alley, 9t~ Street, and Jones Street abutting Blocks 220, 221,278, and 279, of the Townsite of port Angeles, Washington. Councilman Wiggins moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Street Vacation - 2. Street Vacation Petition - STV 00-01 - Heerschap: Resolution setting a public Heerschap hearing for consideration of vacation of a portion of "H" Street adjacent to Resolution No. 2-00 1440 Marine Drive Mayor Doyle reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department and read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 2-00 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate a portion of "H" Street abutting Blocks 123 and 125 of the Townsite of Port Angeles, Washington. Councilman Hulett moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. -2- 4115 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 18, 2000 Other Considerations Private Haulers Contract 1. Solid Waste Private Haulers Contract Mayor Doyle reviewed the information provided by the Public Works and Utilities Department. Brief discussion followed, and staff responded to questions and provided clarification. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the new contracts for Murrey's Disposal and the City of Sequim to haul solid waste to the Port Angeles Landfill until December 31, 2000, and authorize the City Manager to sign the contracts. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion. Following brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Senior Nutrition 2. Lease Agreement with Senior Nutrition Mayor Doyle reviewed the information provided by the Parks & Recreation Department. Director Brodhun stated the arrangement is working out well and is supported by staff. Brief discussion ensued, and Director Brodhun responded to questions and provided additional clarification. Councilmember MeKeown moved to renew the lease with Senior Nutrition by authorizing the Mayor's signature on the "Rental and Use Agreement". Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Committee Assignments 3. Finalize City Council Committee Assignments The Council reviewed the committee assignments and made several changes which included Councilman Williams replacing Councilman Wiggins as the alternate on the Downtown Forward Executive Committee, and Councilmember Erickson replacing Councilman Williams on the Public Information Committee. Mayor Doyle suggested that Council rotate the position on the School Board Multi-Ethnic Committee. He will attend the first meeting and set up a rotation schedule for the remainder of the meetings. Councilman Wiggins reminded staff that a letter must be sent to the'Public Health Advisory Committee advising them of Councilmember Erickson's appointment to that Committee. United Way Contract 4. United Way Contract Mayor Doyle reviewed the information provided by the City Clerk's office. Councilmember MeKeown moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with United Way for the administration of the City's 2000 Human Services funds. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Mayor Doyle praised the hard work and efforts of Councilmember McKeown in allocating these funds. The need far exceeds the funds available, and Councilmember McKeown always does a great job. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions 5. Vacancies on Board~/Commissions Mayor Doyle reviewed the information provided by the City Clerk's office. Director Collins announced that Mary Craver, a former Planning Commissioner, has asked to be considered for future openings. Staff recommends the reappointment of Mary Craver to the Planning Commission for the term, March 1, 2000 - March 1, 2004. Discussion followed regarding whether an appointment should be made to the Planning Commission immediately, or whether the opening should be advertised. It was noted that it has become increasingly difficult to fred volunteers for these positions. Councilman Wiggins moved to make the following reappointments: a) Robert King to the Planning Commission for the term, 3/1/2000 - 3/1/2004; b) Barbara Gase and Louise Meyer to the Board of Adjustment for the term, 3/1/2000 - 3/1/2004; e) David Morris to the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission for the term, 3/1/2000 - 3/1/2004; and Fred Norton to the Building Code Board of Appeals for the term, 3/1/2000 - 3/1/2004; to appoint Mary Craver to the Planning Commission for the term 3/1/2000 - 3/1/2004; and to appoint Leonard Beil as the representative of the Port of Port Angeles to the Downtown Forward Executive Committee and the Economic Development Steering Committee. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion. Further discussion ensued, and Councilmember Erickson felt the position on the Planning Commission should be opened to the public. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried by a majority with Couneilmember -3- 4116 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 18, 2000 Boards and Commissions Eriekson voting in opposition, as she felt the Planning Commission vacancy should (Cont'd) be open to the public. . Contract with YMCA 6. Contract with YMCA PATH Teen Scene PATH Teen Scene Mayor Doyle reviewed the information provided by the Police Department. Councilman Williams moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the contract on behalf of the City of Port Angeles. Councilman Erickson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Firefighters Labor 7. Amendment to Firefighters Labor Agreement Agreement Amendment Mayor Doyle reviewed the information provided by the Fire Department. Interim Chief McKeen noted he was pleased with the results, as the change in the contract language allows for all shifts to be trained during the same week. He responded to questions and provided clarification. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the proposed contract language submitted by the City and signed by Firefighters Local 656. Couneilmember MeKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. QUASI-JUDICIAL: PUBLIC HEARINGS - 1. Municipal Code Amendments - MCA 99-02 City of Port Angeles: OTHER: Proposed amendments to portions of the Zoning, Short Plat, and Subdivision changes consistent with those regulations by clarifying Code Amendment specific sections including the home occupation, bend and breakfast Ordinance No. 3042 in residential areas, and retail stand permit processes, heavy industrial user/buffer/sign regulations, animal husbandry definitions, and subdivision improvement requirements. (This item is continued from the January 4, 2000, meeting. Mayor Doyle reviewed the information by the Planning Department. Director Collins pointed out a necessary correction to section 17.26.030 (page 104). the phrase "...unless a Conditional Use Permit..." should read "...unless a Retail Stand,~,,,~,,,~,v,,,, ............. Permit...". Mayor Doyle continued the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. There was no public testimony, and the public hearing was close at 7:05 p.m. Mayor Doyle noted that the portion of the Ordinance dealing with animal husbandry has been removed and will be brought back to the Council at a later date. Director Collins responded to questions posed by the Council and provided clarification especially regarding those parts of the Ordinance dealing with streets, lot coverage, and home occupations. It was noted that the last paragraph on Page 4 of the ordinance should be corrected: "..Commission), C-ity-Entgflae~ Public Works Dir¢ct0r, City Clerk, City Manager, Fire Chief, Director of Public Works and Utilities ..." should read "..Commission), C-ityEnghae~';, City Clerk, City Manager, Fire Chief, Director of P~blic Works and Utilities ...". Mayor Doyle read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3042 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, making amendments to the City's'land use ordinances by revising the permitting process for home occupations, bed and breakfast uses within residential areas, and retail stand uses, eliminating confusing and unnecessary wording found throughout the zoning ordinance, clarifying permitted uses and buffer and signage requirements within the Industrial Heavy zone, and clarifying the improvement requirements for short subdivisions and subdivisions, including street improvement and bonding requirements, amending Ordinances 1709, 1631, and 2222, as amended, and amending Chapters 16.04, 16.08, 17.08, 17.15, 17.21, 17.22, 17.24, 17.30, 17.32, 17.34, 17.94, 17.96. Director Collins noted that Chapter 17.17 should be added to the title. _4_ 4117 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 18, 2000 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Councilman Wiggins moved to adopt the Ordinance as corrected and as read by OTHER: title, citing Findings 1 - 7 and Conclusions A - D, as set forth in Exhibit "A" which is attached to and becomes a part of t~ese minutes. Councilman Campbell Code Amendment seconded 'the.motion, which, carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3042 (Cont'd) Break Mayor Doyle recessed the meeting for a break at 7:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:50 p.m. Law Enforcement Block 2. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Award Grant Mayor Doyle reviewed the information provided by the Police Department. Chief Ilk explained that the public hearing is a requirement of receiving the grant. The money will be used toward the purchase price of three patrol vehicles. Mayor Doyle opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. There was no public testimony, and the public hearing was closed at 7:52 p.m. No action was taken. INFORMATION: Manager's Report Manager Quinn reviewed the Informational Report, to include his work schedule and the Additional Staff Information Reports. Regarding the Art Feiro Marine Life Center, Manager Quinn stated he understood that the Council wished to see it would be fully funded and operational for the Year 2000. Because of the funding shift from the General Fund to the Convention Center Fund, the Lab is not currently funded in the budget. Staff will bring proposals to Council regarding funding for the Center. Manager Quinn advised the Council he will on vacation from January 21 - 29, 2000. For the purpose of continuity, Attorney Knutson will be acting City Manager in all the Manager's absences. Regarding the Underground Port Angeles issue, Manager Quinn felt the Downtown Forward Executive Committee would have a real interest in this project. Policy direction is necessary from Council due to the beginning of downtown watermain projects. Manager Quinn pointed out that staff is working towards having all terms of office on Boards and Commissions commence as of March 1 each year. This will enable staffto keep track of vacancies, as they will all come due at the same time, but terms will be staggered. Manager Quinn praised the efforts of Interim Fire Chief Dan McKeen for his work in reaching agreement with flrefighters without having to go to mediation and arbitration. Following the discussion and work of the Planning Department regarding tonight's ordinance amendment, Manager Quinn stated he hoped, with the Council's direction, to make the City Codes as understandable as possible to the average citizen. Mayor Doyle stated the proposal Manager Quinn made regarding the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Business Association, and Port Angeles Business forming single group with joint leadership, was an excellent idea. ADJOURN TO The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss matters of real EXECUTIVE SESSION: estate for approximately 20 minutes.. RETURN TO OPEN The meeting returned to Open Session at 8:26 p.m. SESSION: Purchase of Real Estate Purchase of Real Estate in the Vicinity of the Fine Arts Center founcilmember McKeown moved to direct staff to proceed with the acquisition I.I4mmma Lots, Lots 2 and 3, Block 220, Port Angeles. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. -5- 4118 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 18, 2000 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adj°umed at 8:29 P'm' ~'~ ~'~i j~ /~ B~cky J. Upl6~, Ct~ Clerl~ ! Larry tJoy!,e,~ayor / -6- 4119 Exhibi~ "A" FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS IN SUPPORT OF MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - MCA 99-02: Findings: 1. The City's Comprehensive Plan lists several goals and policies intended to provide for a community where residential development and use of the land are done in a manner that is compatible with the environment, the characteristics of the land and the users, and the desired urban design of the City, and where neighborhoods provide a variety of opportunities for personal interaction attractive to people of all interests. 2. It is the practice of Planning Department staff to note a) areas within the City's land use ordinances that cause confusion over the course of time or that can be amended to better serve the public and intent of said land use ordinances and b) amendments necessary to reflect staff, Planning Commission, and City Council interpretations. Staff brings these issues to the attention of the Planning Commission for a recommendation of action to the City Council on a routine basis. 3. In an attempt to further streamline certain application processes, specifically retail stand activities, home occupations, and bed and breakfast uses within residential areas, the current set of administrative amendments contains a proposal to further refine procedures for these activities by designating them as special use permits rather than general conditional use permits and setting them apart from the standard conditional use permit approval process. 4. Wording to provide clarification and provide consistency as to street improvement standards required for short plats and subdivision developments is proposed in the administrative amendment proposal. 5. Requirements for accessory residential uses are proposed to be added to the City's zoning regulations. 6. Typographical errors have been noted for correction. 7. A Determination of Non Significance and Adoption of a Previous Document was issued for the proposal on December 8, 1999. Conclusions: A. The proposed amendments add only clarification to the existing regulations. Findings and Conclusions in Support of Municipal Code Amendment - MCA 99-02 Page 1 of 2 4120 B. The proposed Municipal Code Amendment is consistent with Comprehensive Plan Land Use Policies B 1-3 and C 1. C. The proposed amendments are in the public use and interest. D. The proposed revision to the retail stand, bed and breakfast uses in residential areas, and home occupation permit process is intended to make the process more user friendly and at the same time retain the integrity of the Zoning Code. Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of January 18, 2000. Larry Doyle, M r Be'-cky J. uPt~, C~-t~ Clerk- 1'--- - G:\GROUPL~kTTYCLRK~PLANNING~FIND&CON.WPD Findings and Conclusions in Support of Municipal Code Amendment - MCA 99-02 Page 2 of 2