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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/19/1982 I' CITY COG'NCIL ;'lEETING Port Angeles, ,1,'Jashington January 19, 1982 229 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Duncan, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, HordyJ;:, Polhamus, Quast and Whidden. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Miller, Deputy Clerk Lannoye, P. carr, L. Cosens, D. Frizzell, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, G. Booth and R. Morgan. Public Present: E. Ramierz, D. Stockert, R. Janssen, C. Ritchie, T. Sample,' C. Hulse, E. Maybee, H. Ratzman, D. Price, D. Bragg and M. Merrick. III APPROVAL OF MINUTES I V. I l Councilman Gerberding moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the January 12, 1982 meeting. Councilman Quast seconded and requested the word "unqualified" be changed to "qualified" on Register page 226, third line. The motion to approve the minutes as amended carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA COuncilman Bordyk moved the COuncil accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda including Vouchers of $169,337.73 and $112,433.27 and Payrolls of ,$259,044.80 and $113,581.00, 1981 and 1982 expenses. COuncilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. FINANCE 1. Permission to call for bids Councilman Bordyk moved the Council approve Finance Director Orton's request to call for bids for the replacement of equipment and projects approved in the 1982 budget for the Equipment Rental Division. councilman WhiddeR seponded,and the motion carried. ,",v 02UA " : '.. "",NQ/.lq OF CAllfOR ~:LlS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tnat sealed bid. fo, tne .ale 01 2. Permission to liquidate surplus equipment \ su'plu. equipment will be received by tne Cily Clerk, City of Port:Ange'es, 140 West Front Street, P,O. Box 1150, PorI Angeles, until 2:00 P,M, Wednesday, February24, 1982 Tne follawing equipment is offered for sale: SURPLUS VEHICLES One {I) I97S Ford 050 garbage truck witn Heil Tvlark Tnree 16 ya,d packer body 31 ,000 mi. Councilman Gerberding moved the council appri call for bids for the liquidation of ,an '80 ~ Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carr; . . J The Council also cons~dered R. Oxton s reques, fire truck. Councilmen Hordyk, and Quast favo:: emergencies and use in the "Sparky" program aI, moved the City retain for the present, the 19! Bordyk seconded and the motion carried. MINIMUM BID S8,75O,oo . OneIl) 1980 Dooge 4.door St, Regis. propane powered 75,71B mi. $4,800,00 Vehi1:~es may be inspected .0' thE;l' City Service Garage ~ocated at 17th and "B" SIreets between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM weekdor.s, ' Vehh: es are to be sold "-as is" to the highest bidder. The city of Po-rt Angeles will make no warranty about the operating cOndition of any of this equipment. Terms: Terms are aHe,ed only fo, purchose of tne Ford 050 truck. Contract terms ore .30% down poym&nt with the balance in 36 equol monthly payments, at an onnual rate of interest of 15%. All bids a,e la be in Ine form of 0 sealed I"tter 10 the City Mayor Duncan read Finance Director Orton's men M~nall':' and musl include the no~e of tne bidder, equipment " . I beIng bod, and Ine amount of Ine bod, acceptance of the low fuel b1ds rece~ ved from The bidsshould be addressed 10 Ine City Cle~k, 140 West Front d 0 1 D. t 'b t' Company of Port Angelel 5t,e.t, P.O, Box 1150, Part Angeles, Wasnlnglon 9B362, The an oy e ~s r~ u 1ng ", outside of tne envelope snould be marked "Bid Opening _ No. 2-82, entitled Cil)' of Port Angeles Surplus Equipment 2:00 P,M," Tne name and add,,,.. of tne bidder should also be included on Ine outside of ttle envelope. RESOLUTION NO. .. Pub,: Feb, 14,,19,11, 198? ' 3. Fuel Bids 'for 1982 A RESOLUTION of the Council of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the City Manager to execute petroleum fuel contracts. Councilman Quast moved for adoption of the foregoing resolution as read by title and Councilman Whidden seconded. After discussion of the fuel prices, the motion carried. I III I v. I CITY COilllCIL "~ETING Port Angeles, l'la.shington January 19, 1982 229 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Duncan, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, Hordyk, Polhamus, Quast and Whidden. ... Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Miller, Deputy Clerk Lannoye, P. Carr, L. Cosens, D. Frizzell, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, G., Booth and R. Morgan. Public Present: E. Ramierz, D. Stockert, R. Janssen, C. Ritchie, T. Sample, C. Hulse, E. Maybee, H. Ratzman, D. Price, D. Bragg and M. Merrick. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV Councilman Gerberding moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the January l2, 1982 meeting. 0'7 requested the word "unqualified" be changed to I ~ third line. The motion to approve the minut ~ CONSENT AGENDA )! ::cilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the : Agenda including Vouchers of $169,337.73 and $1; $259,044.80 and $113,581.00, 1981 and 1982 expe and the motion carried. NOI! Ylit)llI:Jil FINANCE f; L permission to call for bids I i" Councilman Hordyk moved the Council approve j ~ to call for bids for the replacement of equipm : 1982 budget for the Equipment Rental Division; the motion carried. 2. Permission to liquidate surplus equipment Councilman Gerberding moved the Council approve ,Finance Director Orton 1 s requ.est to call for bids for the liquidation of ,an '80 Dodge and a '72 or '73 garbage packer. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. The Council also considered R. Orton's request to liquidate the 1954 Seagraves fire truck. Councilmen Hordyk and Quast favored retainage of the truck for emergencies and use in the "Sparky" program and parades. Councilman Quast then moved the City retain for the present, the 1954 Seagraves pumper; Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. 3. Fuel Bids "for 1982 Mayor Duncan'read Finance Director Orton's memo recommending the Council's acceptance of the low fuel bids received from oil Heat Company of Port Angeles and Doyle Distributing Company of Port Angeles. She then read by title Resolution No. 2-82, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 2-82 A RESOLUTION of the Council of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the City Manager to execute petroleum fuel contracts. Councilman Quast moved for adoption of the foregoing resolution as read by title and Councilman Whidden seconded. After discussion of the fuel prices, the motion carried. 230 'CITY COUNCIL :':EETING January 19, 1982 VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA None. vU ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA VIII Mayor Duncan awarded Councilman Haguewood a plaque in appreciation for his past service as Mayor, 1978 - 1981. LEGISLATION 1. Planning commission Minutes of January 13, 1982 I Mayor Duncan summarized the action taken by the Planning Commission at their January l3, 1982 meeting and the following action was taken by the Council: A. Del Hur Annexation petition A petition in opposition to Del Hur's proposed annexation was noted and Councilman Hordyk then moved the council concur with the Planning commission's recommendation to approve Del Hurt s request to circulate an annexation petition for approximately 570 acres that included the Edgewood Drive right-of-way and the following conditions: 1.) That the area residents assume the ~onded indebtedness of the City, and 2.), That the area be zoned RS-9, 9,000 square foot lots; Councilman Whidden seconded. Planner Carr answered the, Council's questions regarding Environmental Impact Statements and the two step process necessary to zone this property for industrial use; Councilman Quast also requested the County's participation in the ,annexation process. The motion to approve the petition request carried. B. COnditional Use Permit - Friedman Councilman Hordyk moved for the Council's concurrence with the Planning COmmission's recommendation for the extension of the Home Occupation Permit for Friedman and that the Council accept and place on file as received the Planning Commission minutes of January 13, 1982. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 2. Public Hearing - General Service Customer Electrical Rates III Light Director COsens recapped the City~s e~erience with the demand meter program .. implemented in May of 1981 {the general service electrical rates were derived from the EES cost of service study); stating that the proposed rate "G" is a further refinement of an acceptable program currently underway. Power Manager Booth summarized the workshop content held on January 18, 1982 and reviewed the proposed rate schedule. Mayor Duncan then opened the public hearing and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. Clinton Hulse, president of uptown Business Association, addressed the Association's membership's concerns regarding the demand meter program and requested a credit rollback from May 1981 to January 1982 for the demand meter charges, increase the KW's included in,the energy charge to 75, and requested the Council delay a decision until February 2, 1982. Esther Ramirez questioned an increase in her residential KWH usage and the council referred her to Finance Director Orton. Mary Long, St. Andrews Church, favored the proposed rate restructure. Mayor Duncan then closed the public hearing and Manager Flodstrom advised the Council that rolling back the electrical rates and/or granting a credit is legally prohibited as per Attorney Miller's memorandum to that effect. Council questioned staff at length regarding the proposed :r:ate change:" 'demand meter program and request for a credit roll-back. Councilman Hordyk then moved this item be tabled for consideration at the February 2, 1982 meeting; councilman Polhamus seconded and the motion carried. councilman Quast, voting "NO", opposed the'motion as further compounding the pro,bl,em presently at hand. 3. WPPSS Status Report I Light Director COsensbrifely updated the Council regarding WPPSS's' recommendation for termination of Plants 4 and 5 and the contingency plan currently being considered. At Director Cosens' request, Councilman Haguewood moved the Council go on record as reaffirming their support of mothballing of Plants 4 and 5 in lieu of termination and Councilman Gerberding seconded. During discussion of the motion, Councilman Quast called for the City to more actively voice their concerns in future WPPSS decisions. On call for the question the motion carried. ' .'::' ,...~. I I I .<..~'; -' .' '1,"~;"~J ."..;.0 " 'the Port Angela City Council will hold a public hear. 'iilg on Jall1fCll'J 19, 1982, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon ,thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, 134 West Front Street, to consider an ordinance modifying the General Service Demand rate schedules in order to exempt the first 50 KW of billing demand from demand charges. A worbhop will be held at 7:00 p.m., January 18, 1982, at the Council Chambers. City Light staff will be present to explain proposed modifications and ans. wer questions. All interested parties may appear at the hearing and express their opinion on this proposal. I OilS ~ I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN I~el t~e Pert Angele. Ctty Ceuncil will ~old 0 public I ~eoring on Jonuory 19, 1982. ~ of 7:00 p.m. Of 05 $000 I I~ereoft.r Os po...ll>l., In Ihe , Council Chombei:s; I~ Wesl tfront Str.el~ to.,~~"id.r Ort I ordinance modifying the. General Service Demand rote' I !ictledvles in order to exempt j Ihe first 50 KW of billing' demand from demand charges. A work.~op will be held el 7:00 p,m., )enuory lB, 1982, at the Council Chambers. City light .tall will be present to explain proposed I modifications and -answer I questions. All interested pOr'ties may appeor of the hearing and j express their opinion on this propos-al. Dole: )onuery 13. 1982 MQrian C. Poni$h City Clerk Pub, Jon, 15,17,1982 I (. VIII I I' I CITY COUNCIL ~lliETING January 19, 1982 n').. L,J,l LEGISLATION (cont.) 4. Shillington Temporary street Use Permit councilman Whidden moved this item be removed from the table. COuncilman H'ordyk seconded and the motion carried. Finance Director Orton reported "no change" from his December 15, 1981 memo regarding Shillington's lack,of payment of the Temporary Street Use Permit fee. After discussion of the issue, Councilman Quast moved the Council authorize staff to direct the Shillingtons to remove their garage from the public right-of-way within' four weeks or pay the fee. COuncilman Haguewood seconded and after further discussion, the motion carried. 5. Utility Tax on PUD Services Within the City Limits Finance Director Orton's memorandum of January 13, 1982 recommended the Council impose a utility tax of 3% against PUD sales within the City Limits. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council impose such a tax; Councilman Quast seconded. Councilman Hordyk pointed out that that the City imposes such a tax against its own utilities. On call for the question, the motion carried. 0261' ---: REQUEST FOR PROPOS!\lS The Cily of Port Angeles I ~~:~~:i~~o!r:r~o.~~dr ~~~ COuncil and staff discussed Fire Chief Glenn's recommendation to bulance (cob, cha..is and \ ambulance as part of the reserve ambulance proposal outlined in h; body) for use in the Municipal d Th emb f th C '1 . th' 1 - Fire Depo,tmenl. memoran urn. , ose m ers 0 e ounc~ oppos~ng e 'proposa I Bid p,oposal wo,k.hee15 competing with private enterprise', complicating the dispatching SI and, specifiealian. ~re , . , ' " available from Marian respons~bl.ll.ty of the tax supported hosp~tal d~str:Lct. Proponentl Porrish, Per.onnel Direelor, should have reserve ambulance service, the, Fire Department has tht City Hall, P,O, Box 1150, Port d h . f h' , . 1 ' ft f I Angele., WA 98362, t e attract~veness 0 purc as~ng ,this part:LCU ar un:Lt. A er ur1 Proposals will be ottepted Councilman Quast moved the COuncil authorize, the City Manager and: until 2:00 p,m, on Wed, . - nesday, Februal"'( 10, 19B2, purchase the backup ambulance and CounC:Llman Gerberding seconded., Propasal. should be ad. Gerberding and Whidden voted "Yes" and Councilmen Haguewood Hord, dressed 10 Mr. David T, , ' ; Fladslram, CIty Manag..r, voted "No". Mayor Duncan, voting to break the tie, voted "Yes" ill P,O, Box 1150, Port Angeles, d. " I Washinglon 98362, and , should be <Iea,ly marked 7. Proposed Tennis Facility at Erickson Playfield "Ambulance Bid Opening, 2 I p,m.. F..brual"'( 10. 1982," Proposals sholl be opened Parks Director Frizzell summarized the content of his January 15, I on Februal"'( 10, 1982 and a h " d' d' f h recommendation mad.. to the to t e CounC1:l regard:Lng the Park Boar s recommen at~ons or t e~ City Council al ils regular < proposal. Councilman Quast moved this item be tabled for considel meeling held onf..bruol"'( 19'1' . hI' h h k . f . . ,19B2. February 4, 1982 meet:Lng sc edu ed W:Lt t e Par ' Beaut~ ~cat~on aJ DavidT,Flodst,am Board. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. t ,CilYManager Pub,: F..b, 1. 19B2 , _ _ ,_' ,_ _----.-----J The council noted the presence of Mr. Bennett who had attended the meeting with intent to address the Council. Mr. Bennett opposed the proposal as creating a parking problem for the neighborhood and was invited-to attend the February 4, 1982 meeting. 6. Reserve Ambulance Proposal 8. Ordinance Adopting Port Regulations Mayor Duncan read by title Ordinance No. 2194 entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2194 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles adopting regulations of the Port of Port Angeles regarding traffic, parking, and tres- passers; and adding new sections to Title 9 and lO of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Hordyk moved for adoption of the foregoing ordinance as read by title, CO\IDcilman Polhamus seconded and the motion carried. 9. Noise Ordinance Mayor Duncan read Chief Cleland's memorandum regarding the updated noise ordinance and read by title Ordinance No. 2l95, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2195 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles adopting by reference Washington Administrative code 173-62 as now existing, and all future amendments, additions, and new sections, adding new section to Title 10 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code and repealing Ordinance NO. 1667. VIII I I I CITY COUNCJL ~mETING J~nuary 19, 1982 23l, LEGISLATION (cont.) pllq aAl. 03e S1(lUow Al.aJ vI Iup(OOI s'olua I aJaqA\. aJUJO s'\ councilman Whidden moved this item be removed from the table. CoUItl.lJUIiltI1PlIIlI"P3.Illl83JSBJ seconded and the motion carried. Finance Director Orton reporteddedsA\.au a3ed-\llIJ 04\1 SSO.!J\ from hi s December l5, 1981 memo regarding Shillington I slack _ of p!'Jll 3up(OOI a!!ltA\. s'\lUr:~B.lo . f Af d' . f h' I 'lapow IIlU01SS3JOJ , Temporary Street Use Perm t ee. ter ~scuss~on 0 t e 1ssue, ,tAl. aqs se s,~ '!IImnBaq pUt moved, the Council authorize staff to direct the Shillington!l to qA\. 'a~ s'W :ASav lIV:!IG 1 garage from the public right-of-way within four weeks or pay the I Haguewood seconded and after further discussion, the motion carri!OlatpOOUJnOs'~~,UP~OmqoS,~ 1OO1palllom PJ1IS ApoqO N I DOs' JOJ dqaaqa {BJlsS,qd V 5. Utility Tax on PUD Services Within the City Limits _ i1IaalllJoA;'Oos'JoJ3uJla1l111loi 1I~ ST'l JOJ 118Y 'am Ol PTl Finance Director orton I s memorandum of January 13, 1982 recommendJIon\l.llSlUJ .mos' aq~JS;)~~ impose a utility tax of 3% against PUD sales within the City Limi,alJUod aq s'81II ~~!J ~oq-;' . , ,88 31ll 100 g,.- -. ~ Hordyk moved the Counc11 1mpose such a tax; CounC1lman Quast seco\s, a.lo8q '1SJ!A :WOW lIV:!IG Hordyk pointed out that that the City imposes such a tax against ia On call for the question, the motion carried. IQoJdS!llIWV'pllQoslaaJI 4. Shillington Temporary Street Use Permit 6. Reserve Ambulance Proposal Council and staff discussed Fire ambulance as part of the reserve ambulance proposal outlined in his January memorandum., Those members of the Council opposing the 'proposal considered it as competing with private enterprise, complicating the dispatching service,and being the' responsibility of the tax supported hospital district. proponents felt citizens should have reserve ambulance service, the, Fire Department has the manpower, and cited the attractiveness of purchasingthi~ particular unit. After further discussion, Councilman Quast moved the Council authorize the City Manager and Fire Chief to purchase the backup ambulance and Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilmen Quast. Gerberding and Whidden voted "Yes" and councilmen Haguewood, Hordyk and Polhamus voted "No rr . Mayor Duncan, voting to break the tie, voted "Yes" and the' motion carri.ed. 7. Proposed Tennis Facility at Erickson Playfield Parks Director Frizzell summarized the content of his January l5, 1982 memorandum to the Council regarding the Park Board's recommendations for the Tennis Club proposal. Councilman Quast moved this item be tabled for consideration at the February 4, 1982 meeting scheduled with the Park, Beautification and Recreation Board. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. The Council noted the presence ,of Mr. Bennett who had attended the meeting with intent to address the Council. Mr. Bennett opposed the proposal as creating a parking problem for the neighborhood and was invited to attend the February 4, 1982 meeting. B. Ordinance Adopting Port Regulations Mayor Duncan'read by title Ordinance No. 2194 entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2194 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles adopting regulations of the Port of Port Angeles regarding traffic, parking, and tres- passersi and adding new sections to Title 9 and 10 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Hordyk moved for adoption of the foregoing ordinance as read by title, Co~mcilman Polhamus seconded and the motion carried. 9. Noise Ordinance Mayor Duncan read Chief Cleland's memorandum regarding the updated noise ordinance and read by title Ordinance No. 2l95, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2195 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles adopting by reference Washington Administrative Code l73-62 as now existing, and all future amendments, additions, and new sections, adding new section to Title lO of the Port Angeles Municipal Code and repealing Ordinance No. 1667. 232 CITY COL~CIL MEETING January 19, 1932 VIII ~T:WN (cont.) 9. Noise Ordinance (cont.) Councilman Quast moved for adoption of the foregoing ordinance as read by title; Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 10. Indemnification Ordinance - Draft Mayor Duncan read by title the draft of the indemnification ordinance and the I Council questioned Attorney Miller regarding potential liability for public officials. No action was taken. ll. Administrative Consultant for Self-Insurance Health Plan Mayor Duncan summarized Finance Director Orton's request to hire an administrative consultant to conduct a self-insurance health plan review. OOuncilman Quast moved the Council approve this request; councilman Polhamus seconded and the motion carried. l2. Boards and COmmissions - Expirin9 Terms 13. Council Work Sessions 14. Planning Commission and council - Joint Meeting 15. 'city Council COmmittee Assignments. The Council concurred with Mayor Duncan's suggestion to cover the above items during a Council work session and scheduled the meeting for Tuesday, January 26, 1982, '7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers. IX 'LATE ITEMS 1. DAR Proclamation ~~yor Duncan proclaimed the month of February, 1982 as American History month per the Daughters of the American Revolution's request. Councilman Quast -thanked all those who attended the tourism "Think Tank". , Councilman Hordyk addressed the proposed "jail bill" before the state legislature as it could directly impact the City. ,,~yor Duncan reviewed her schedule for the weeks of January II and January 18 for the COuncil's information. Councilman Haguewood suggested the loading and unloading zones in front of the Lee Hotel be changed to general public parking as the building is empty. Manager Flodstrom directed 'the Council's attention to several items in the information packet. Councilman'Gerberding asked that a letter of thanks be sent to Charles LUkey ~or his analysis of the Lawson Report. X ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA None. XI ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to an executive session at 10:10 P.M. XII RETURN TO OPEN S'ESSION AND ADJOURNMENT The Council returned to open session and adjourned at 10:50 P.M. 1P.d/r~.1 ~. Idhk-U1~ Clerk jJ~ ~~ I I