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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH.
FEBRUARY 18, 1975
The Council met in regular session3at 7:30 P.M. Officers present were
Mayor Basom, Councilmen Haguewood, Hordyk, Lukey, Ross and Wray, Acting
Manager Warder, Attorney Taylor and Clerk Parrish. Councilman Olson was
absent.
A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Wray and
unanimously carried to accept and place on file, as received, the minutes
of the February 4, 1~75 meeting.
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The next item taken under consideration was Police Chief Kochanek's recom-
mendation that the flat fee for housing prisoners in the City Jail be
increased from $4.25' per day to $10.00 per day. Clallam County Commissioners
were notified of the recommended increase on December 23, 1974. Commissioners
Caulkins and Knapman were in atte~dance and discussions were held regarding
the facility's operating costs and the method of charging with the Commis-
sioners concurring that the County should be charged an equitable fee. A
motion was made by Councilman Lukey, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and
unanimously carried to concur with Chief Kochanek's recommendation and
approve increasing the flat fee charge for housing prisoners in the City
jail to $10.00 per day retroactive to February 1, 1975, as mutually agreed
upon between. the City and. the County, with the basic charge subject to
revision and adjustment at the end of 1975.
A motion was made by Councilman Haguewood, seconded by Councilwoman Ross
and unanimously carried to award the bid for. refuse disposal at the City of
Port Angeles Landfill Site to the only bidder Lloyd Carr at a unit bid price
of $4.15 per ton, with, the Contract effective dates. to be March 1,1975 to
March 1, 1977.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Lukey and
unanimously carried to accept Shane Park (West End Park) completed project
and to authorize the deduction of $2,042.75 still owing to the Sanitation
Dept. for gravel and disposal service from the retained percentage as
recommended by the Director of Public Viorks.
A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Wray and
unanimously carried to approv~ p~yment of Claim Vouchers in the amount of
$142,826.23, L.I.D.'s in the amount of $47.71, and Payroll transfers in the
amount of $94,560.56.
The continued Public Hearing on the Final Assessment Roll for Canyonedge
L.I.D. No. 197 reopened at 7:55 P.M. In the interim one individual written
protest and a petition containing thirty-five signatures were filed with the
City Clerk. Property owners in attendance who expressed their opinion re:
the Final Assessment Roll were J. Ernst, J. Rees, L. Fulkerson, S. Spencer,
H. Groshong, J. Cammack, W. Graff and H. Doherty with Acting Manager/Director
of Public Works J. Warder and Attorney Taylor explaining the engineering and
legal aspects of the project. A moti9n was made by Councilwoman Ross to close
the hearing and to refer to a work session the Council's approach re: the
Assessment Roll. The motion died for lack of a second. The areas of Arterial
Funds, Ahlvers Road, a cost analysis of the project overruns and underruns,'
and the City's financing were discussed at length. There being no further
participation from the audience, Mayor Basom declared the hearing closed at
9:10 P.M.
The following Ordinance was presented:
ORDINANCE NO. 1846
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AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington
approving and confirming the assessments and the
assessment roll in Local Improvement District No.
197 for the construction of certain improvements
within the City and levying and assessing the
amounts thereof against certain property as shown
on said assessment roll. (Canyonedge.)
A motion was made by Councilman Horctyk and seconded by Councilman Lukey to
adopt the foregoing Ordinance as presented by title. Councilmen Haguewood,
Hordyk, Lukey and Ross voted "AYE.l1 Cbuncilman Wray voted "NO." Motion
carried.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH.
FEBRUARY 18, 1975 CONTINUED
The following Resolution was presented:
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 198
A RESOLUTION of the Council of the City of Port
Angeles, Washington, declaring the intention of
the City Council to improve a certain area
within the City by grading, paving and draining
the streets therein and installing curbs and
gutters, and by doing all work necessary in
connection therewith, and fixing a time, date
and place for the hearing on this resolution of
intention. (Peabody Heights; Hearing Date -
March 21, 1975, 7:30 P.M., at Port Angeles Senior
High School Auditorium.)
A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Haguewood
and unanimOUSly carried to' adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title.
In reference to the proposed Peabody Heights L.I.D. No. 198, letters had
been received from Regent Street residents Eva S. Johnson, Mr. ~ Mrs. D.
Newman and Mr. ~ Mrs. G. Wiley requesting that the improved Regent Street
south of Viewcrest be located where it is platted instead of improving the
existing traveled roadway. Eva S. Johnson, representing residents residing
on the east side of Regent St., addressed the Council presenting a survey
map and explained their common problem. Attorney Bart Irwin, representing
west side of Regent St. residents Mr. Salway and Mr. Simpson, stated'his
clients opposition to the request and advised mutual adjustments be taken
under consideration by all parties involved. The Council suggested the
Regent Street residents meet and arrive at an agreement to solve their
problem and then meet with the City Engineer, J. Warder.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and
unanimously carried to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation ,I'
and approve the request of Richard L. Brown of Port Angeles Distributing Co.
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow him to expand his existing operation
in the CSD-C2 zone at 2010 South Oak Street subject to the same conditions
as in the original 1969 approval plus the restriction the' operation be
suitably screened from the residential areas and no advertising be display-
ed which would face the surrounding residences.
A motion was made by Councilman Wray, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and un-
animously carried to accept and place on file the minutes of the Port Angeles
Planning Commission meeting of February 10, 1975.
The following Ordinance was presented:
ORDINANCE NO. 1847
AN ORDINANCE relating to gambling, providing for
and levying, a tax upon the income derived from
the conduct of certain activities; providing
for necessary administrative procedures for the
collection and enforcement of such a tax and
providing penalties for failure to timely pay
the tax. (Bingo, Raffles, Amusement Games and
Punchboards and Pull Tabs; effective March 1,
1975. Salmon Derbys.excluded by omission.)
A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and
unanimously carried to adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and
unanimously carried to table to a work session the proposed Ordinance re:
Cardrooms whereby a fee would be established for social cardrooms where no
charge is made by the operator of said social cardrooms to those who play
cards therein.
A motion was made by Councilman Lukey, seconded by Councilman Wray and un-
animOUSly carried to also refer to a work session Agenda Items No.s 11 and
12, !~equest permission to retain Harstad Associates for engineering of
traffic light at Truck Road & Marine Drive, and FAM Project; and permission
to retain CH2M for engineering of Cedar Hill slide project.tl A work session
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT 'ANGELES, WASH.
FEBRUARY 18, 1975 CONTINUED
was scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 1975 at 7:30 P.M.
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City Pl~nner P. CarrIs memorandum requesting authorization to complete and
submit tne Pre-Application for Community Development block grant.funds of
Title One of the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act was read in full.
A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Lukey and un-
animously carried to authorize submission of the Pre-Application for Federal
Assistance to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development which is
due by March 1, 1975.
A letter from K. W. Sweeney, Secretary, Olympic Regional Planning Council,
regarding the reorganization of said Council into two-single-county regional
organizations and the proposed formation of the Clallam County Governmental
Conference was read in full. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, second-
ed by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney
to prepare a Resolution indicating the City's intent to be represented at and
participate in that organization being formed and called the Clallam County
Governmental Conference.
A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk and seconded by Councilwoman Ross to
concur with the Public Works Director Warder's recommendation to accept the
North Olympic Coastal Basin Water Quality Management Plan. Councilmen
Haguewood, Hordyk, Lukey and Ross voted "AYE." Councilman Wray voted lINO.lI
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and
unanimously carried to table to the March 4, 1975 Council meeting the subject
of the First and Lincoln Street Site - American Discount Corporation.
A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and
unanimously carried to appoint James H. Clevenger, 216 W. 13th Street, to the
Port Angeles Board of Adjustment for a four year term to replace Dr. Raab who
is unable to serve. Dr. Raab's term expires March 1, 1975.
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A motion was made by Councilman Lukey, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and
unanimously carried to accept and place on file the Park- & Beautification
Board meeting minutes of February 6, 1975; the January Clallam County Humane
Society report; the Dece~er 1974 Financial reports for the Light Dept.,
Equipment Rental, Off"Street Parking, Sanitation, Sewer and Water; the Janu-
ary reports for Fire, Police, Park & Recreation; the Treasurer's November &
December 1974 reports; and the December 1974 Revenue & Expenditure Summary.
The following Resolution was presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8-75
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City
of Port Angeles, Washington, retaining
counsel for certain services in connection
with the authorization, issuance and sale
of bonds and warrants of Local Improvement
District No. 198 of the City.
A motion was made by Councilman Haguewood, seconded by Councilman Hordyk
and unanimously carried to adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title.
Other subjects of discussion were: Councilwoman Ross requested a copy of
the City of Port Angeles '~esolution No. 4-75 requesting the State Legislature
leave land use planning of land located in Municipal corporations to these
corporations" be sent to the Association of Washington Cities to notify AWC of
the City's opposition to House Bill No. 168. Acting Manager Warder informed /
the Council that Bonneville is sponsoring a general public agency customer ~
meeting on Monday, March 3, 1975, in Seattle commencing at 9:00 A.M. and in
the afternoon the Public Power Council will meet at the same location. T.
Honnold, D. Wray and possibly J. Hordyk plan to attend. Attorney Taylor
reported the City has another oil discharge violation involving the Waste
Water Treatment Plant and Mr. Warder and Fire Chief Cameron are scheduled to
appear in Seattle on February 27, 1975 regarding this violation and the Peabody
Creek oil discharge matter. Councilman Hordyk requested the Chamber of Com-
merce letter of February 3 be an Agenda item at the Feb. 25 work session.
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
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City Clerk
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