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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/04/1986476 Staff Present: Public Present: L. Sunny. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington February 4, 1986 I CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Whidden called the special meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Hallett, Hesla, McPhee, Quast Schermer, Stamon. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom. (Regular Meeting, beginning at 7:01 P.M.) Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. Saville, S. Brodhun, M. Campbell, R. Orton, K. Ridout. III INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES FOR BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS Candidates interviewed were Mike Gonzales, Daniel Myers, John Spiess, and Tony Steinman. Additional interviews are scheduled prior to the next regular Council meeting on February 18, 1986. Final announcements will be made at that meeting. IV CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Mayor Whidden called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. V MINUTES Councilman Schermer moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the January 21, 1986 meeting. Councilman Stamon seconded, adding an amendment on Register Page 470, Item 1 -E, under Parking Variance Request Piesley/Brookridge. She amended wording of Condition No. 2 to read, "That property be dedicated specifically to the use of parking, should it become necessary at a later date." The Council concurred, after the word "additional" was stricken. Councilman Quast amended Item 1 -E on Register Page 470, Finding (C), the first word, "Means should be changed to "Meals Councilman Quast also amended Register Page 469, under Items from the City Council to be Placed on the Agenda, that Imbalance of Committee Assignments be placed on the agenda of the next Council "worksession rather than meeting. Councilman Quast also amended Register Page 471, Number two (2), the last paragraph to read: "Councilman Quast then thanked Mayor Whidden and Manager Flodstrom on behalf of 'The Friends of the Marine Lab' for their assistance and good offices in obtaining the cooperation from ARCO to the Marine Lab." On call for the question, the motion to approve the minutes, as amended, carried. VI FINANCE 1. Request for Payment to Riddell, Williams of $1,261.29 for legal representation on WPPSS Issues. Councilman Hallett moved to approve payment of the January 16, 1986, Riddell, Williams bill in the amount of $1,261.29. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. 2. Consideration of Bid Award for Electrical Transformers Annual Requirements A. Volt Pole Type Councilman Schermer moved to accept the bid of the Western States of, Portland, Oregon, for Item 1 in the amount of $18,864.41, including tax. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Schermer moved to accept the bid of Western States, Portland, Oregon, for Item 2, dual voltage pole type, in the amount of $20,188.50, including tax. Councilman McPhee seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Schermer moved to accept the bid of RTE of Portland, Oregon, for Item 3, dual voltages padmounted, in the amount of $24,515.38, including tax. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. VII CONSENT AGENDA B. Dual Voltage Pole Type C. Dual Voltages Padmounted D. Dual Voltage Pole Type Councilman Schermer moved to accept the bid of Western States of Portland, Oregon, for Item 4, Dual Voltage Pole Type, in the amount of $3,338.10, including tax. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. E. Three Phase Padmount Councilman Schermer moved to accept the bid of Westinghouse of Portland, Oregon, for Item 5, Three Phase Padmount, in the amount of $27,097.69, including tax. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. F. Three Phase Dual Voltage Padmount Councilman Schermer moved to accept the bid of RTE of Portland, Oregon, for Item 6, Three Phase Dual Voltage Padmount, in the amount of $9,440.65, including tax. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. G. Three Phase Loop Feed Padmount Councilman Schermer moved to accept the bid of Western States of Portland, Oregon, for Item 7, Three Phase Loop Feed Padmount, in the amount of $6,989.52, including tax. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. 3. Consideration of Bid Award for Power Poles Annual Requirements Councilman McPhee moved to accept the bid of Cascade Pole for $12,565.81. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. Following some discussion of the timetable on hiring consultants for the signal design on Race Street, the selection of consultants for Phase II of the Harbor Resource Management Plan, landscaping of City Light substations, inspection of the City's outfall difr user system, the steam cleaning of the CHUB, a conservation conference registration for City Light, and fourth quarter jail expenses for 1985, Councilman Schermer moved to accept the items under the Consent Agenda, including (1) Request permission to advertise for engineering services on Race Street UAB Project; (2) Request permission for payment to Port of Port Angeles for work on Harbor Manage- ment Plan; (3) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; and (4) Vouchers of $316,992.25 and Payroll of 1 -26 -86 of $219,767.39. Councilman McPhee seconded and the motion carried. VIII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Leo Sunny requested Item No. 10 be placed on the Agenda Discussion Regarding Apartheid. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA 477 CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 4, 1986 Councilman Hallett noted that he also would like to address the issue and discuss a letter in relation to Apartheid and the investment policy. He also noted a letter to Council from Marie Gruebel regarding the oil spill issue. Councilman Stamon suggested it be discussed with Item 2 under Legislation. Councilman Stamon added Item No. 11, a brief update on the progress of the Crown Z Waterfront Trail. 478 CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 4, 1986 Councilman Quast added Item 2B, a report to Council from the Oil Task Force Committee. He also added Item No. 12, Mr. Kaufman's Letter to Council. IX LEGISLATION 1. Planning Commission Minutes of January 22, 1986 Councilman Quast moved to accept and place on file as received the Planning Commission minutes of January 22, 1986. Councilman Stamon seconded. Fol- lowing some discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 2A Report from Council and Staff on Testimony to Legislature on Oil Spill Issue Councilman Stamon reported on testimony of herself, Commissioner Duncan, Port Commissioner McCrorie, and Fire Chief Glenn before the Legislative Committee dealing with environment, regarding HCR 19, on January 30, 1986. The bill, sponsored by Representative Fisch, calls for a study of the adequacy of regulations regarding issues relating to the oil spill of December 21, 1985. She noted that County Commissioner Duncan spoke to the effects and spread of the spill, and presented a map to the Legislative Committee showing effects of the spill as they would have been, had we had our normal prevailing wind conditions. Councilman Stamon reported that she had testified regarding the Joint Resolution passed by the City and the County calling for increased coopera- tion between local, State and Federal governments. She reported that Fire Chief Glenn had testified on the initial response to the spill and the frustration he and other staff had experienced in trying to deal with the lack of equipment present in Port Angeles Harbor. She further reported that Commissioner McCrorie had testified as a repre- sentative of Harbor users on the impacts of the spill, particularly to the timber industry. She stated that the Bill sponsored by Representative Fisch passed on a unanimous vote. Councilman Hallett then read a letter from Marie Gruebel, expressing con- cerns regarding the oil spill issue. 2B Harbor Planning and Oil Spill Ordinance Councilman Quast read a letter to Council from Manager Flodstrom regarding Councilman Quast's suggestion that Council reconvene the Northern Tier Citizens' Task Force to review the recent oil spill and make recommenda- tions on how to prevent, be prepared for, and to initiate a plan of action to mitigate future oil spills. The letter outlined a sequence of events which the City could pursue, including sending letters to ARCO Marine, DOE, NOAA, and the Coast Guard asking when debriefing sessions are planned and requesting a summary report that can be made available to the public. Also he recommended requesting permission for our local governmental observer to attend their agencies' debriefing sessions. Councilman Quast then moved that Council employ Mike Doherty, pending finalization of a contract, for an hourly wage not to exceed $20, not to exceed 20 hours per week, and not to exceed 60 days, with a maximum not to exceed $3,600. He further moved Council allow reimbursement for mileage and miscellaneous expenses, and permit Mr. Doherty access to City Xerox machines and telephone. Councilman Schermer seconded. During discussion, Councilman Quast stated that Mr. Doherty had two func- tions: (1) To review documents from the Northern Tier hearings; and (2) To be the governmental observer at all meetings, to review documents which come from the various agencies involved, to coordinate new information to compare with previous information. Councilman McPhee suggested granting Mr. Doherty access to interim reports, and authorizing him to request further information. Lengthy discussion followed. The Council decided, on consensus, to hold a Joint Public Meeting to include the City Council, Port Commissioners, County Commissioners, and the public, to provide the public an opportunity to voice concerns regarding 479 CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 4, 1986 the oil spill issue. The meeting was tentatively scheduled for February 11, 1986, at 7 :00 PM, provided the Port and County Commissioners could attend on that date. Councilman Quast then added the following amendments to the motion: That letters be sent immediately to the appropriate agencies requesting the agencies allow the City's representative, Mike Doherty, to attend debrief- ing sessions. He further amended the motion that a joint public hearing on the oil spill be held as soon as arrangements could be made. On call for the question, the motion as amended carried. 3. Consideration of p�opos 1 from Port Angeles Downtown Association to Jointly Sponsor a l Trolly" Bus in Port Angeles Jerry Cornell, representing the Port Angeles Downtown Association, presented a proposal to share cost and use of a trolly bus to be used for shuttles, and charters, for tours. Mr. Cornell requested financial assistance through the hotel /motel fund. Following a short discussion, Councilman Quast moved that whereas the City Council ig interested ij romoting and maintaining tourism, the Council C' lu-/ T' z' instruct ,lair to drat t a contract between Clallam Transit and the Downtown Association to be brought to the February 18, 1986, Council meeting for ratification. Councilman McPhee seconded. Councilmen Stamon and Schermer spoke in support of the motion. Discussion followed. On call for the question, the motion carried. 4. Ordinance Creating a Community Development Fund, Webster Trust Fund, and Rhodes Road Improvement Fund Mayor Whidden read the ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2380 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing a Community Development Fund, Esther Webster Trust Fund [amended to Webster Fine Arts Center Trust Fund], and Rhodes Road Improvement Fund for administration of Federal and municipal funds. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Council- man Stamon seconded. Manager Flodstrom requested the Council change the name from Esther Webster Trust Fund, to the Webster Fine Arts Center Trust Fund. Council concurred. On call for the question, the motion to adopt the Ordinance as amended carried. 5. Request for Consideration of Fee Adjustments for Ocean View Cemetery Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles establishing fees and rates for services provided at Ocean View Cemetery and repealing Resolution No. 7 -83. Councilman Stamon moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Council- man Hallett seconded. Councilman McPhee voiced opposition to the Resolu- tion and suggested that more information be presented to the Council to justify the increased fees. Following discussion at length, Councilman Schermer amended the motion, with Councilman Stamon's concurrance, to delay action on this Resolution until the next meeting. After a brief discus- sion, on call for the question, the amended motion carried, with Councilman Hallett voting "No 6. Discussion of Membership in the Puget Sound Cities Insurance Authority (PSCIA) Information was provided by Finance Director Orton for the interest of and advice of the Council. Councilman Stamon thanked Finance Director Orton and staff for the amount of information presented. Discussion followed. 480 CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 4, 1986 7. Request for Utility Advisory Committee Meetings During February Following a short discussion, on consensus of the Council, a Utility Advisory Committee meeting was scheduled for Monday, February 10, 1986, at 4:00 PM at City Light. A second meeting date will be decided at the February 10th meeting. 8. Proclamation 65th Anniversary of National Retired Federal Employees Mayor Whidden proclaimed the week beginning February 17, 1986, as the 65th Anniversary of NARFE (National Retired Federal Employees) Week. 9. Park Board Minutes of January 16, 1986 Following a brief discussion, Councilman Stamon moved to accept and place on file the Park Board minutes of January 16, 1986. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. 10. Discussion of Apartheid Policy and South African Investments Delayed Leo Sunny, 127 West Third Street, addressed the Council regarding the Apartheid policy. He took exception to items in a memorandum from Finance Director Orton to Manager Flodstrom dated January 31, 1986, regarding the City's investment policy as it relates to South Africa. Councilman Hallett made a recommendation and a request that Council direct staff to draft a resolution based on Finance Director Orton's recommenda- tion to be discussed and decided upon. Councilman Stamon agre with Councilman Hallett's recommendation and request. Councilman McPhee opposed this type of issue being discussed in this forum. Councilman Hallett moved to direct staff to draft a resolution based on the recommendation of Finance Director Orton in the memorandum dated January 31, 1986, for discussion at the next City Council meeting. Councilman Stamon seconded. Following discussion at length, Councilman Stamon withdrew her second. The motion then died for lack of a second. More lengthy discussion followed. Councilman Stamon then moved that debate be tabled on the subject at this point and that the Council offer the opportunity to discuss it again as a regularly scheduled agenda item. Councilman Quast suggested having a public hearing on the matter and further suggested that each Councilmember, as an individual, draft a letter and send it to the investment companies, stating opinions but not to take a stand as an official Council. Coun- cilman Stamon then amended her motion to read that the Council will delay debate on this issue until another time when the Council can schedule consideration of a Council policy of this type of issue as a regularly scheduled agenda item. Councilman McPhee seconded. It was agreed to delay further debate until March 4, 1986. On call for the question, the motion carried. 11. Update on Waterfront Trail by Crown -Z Planning Director Carr gave a brief update on the Waterfront Trail by Crown -Z, explaining they are still within their allocated time frame. 12. Discussion of Mr. Kaufman's Letter Regarding the Intersection of Boulevard and Lincoln Street Councilman Quast generated discussion by directing the Council's attention to a letter from Mr. Kaufman regarding the intersection reconstruction at Boulevard and Lincoln. Discussion at some length followed. X LATE ITEMS Manager Flodstrom reminded Council of the AWC Legislative Conference on February 13, 1986. He also mentioned that there was still time to make arrangements, should other Councilmembers decide to attend. Manager Flodstrom then informed the Council that he would be out of town between February 6th and 15th, attending a conference, and that in his absence, Finance Director Orton will be Acting City Manager. XI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE /CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Hesla stated he would like to have a date set to meet with Port Angeles Telecable, Councilman Hallett and Finance Director Orton to discuss videotaping City Council meetings. Councilman Stamon brought up Item 5 on the Information Agenda, expiring terms on various City Boards and Commissions, to occur March 1, 1986. She inquired if any action was needed. Manager Flodstrom explained that no action was necessary. Councilman Stamon also mentioned an article in a handout called "AWC Benefacts" on seatbelt policies. She stated she would like to see the City have some type of very firm seatbelt policy in place for City employees. XII ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting to execution session at 9:50 P.M. for the purpose of discussing WPPSS litigation and real estate. XIII RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 10:48 P.M. XIV ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:50 P.M. Clerk Lai LA tifiloA TO it Mayor 481 CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 4, 1986