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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/18/1986484 I CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Whidden called the Special Meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Hallett, Hesla, McPhee, Quast, Schermer, Stamon. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom. Staff Present: Public Present: L. Sunny, E. Brown, L. Davis, C. McCrea, E. Roberson, C. Tobias, T. Blore, J. Roalkvan, D. Carey. III INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES FOR BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS Candidates interviewed were Dr. Tom McCurdy, Jack Olson and Bill Lindberg. IV CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Mayor Whidden called the regular meeting to order at 7 :08 P.M. V MINUTES Councilman Schermer moved to accept and place on file the Special Joint Meeting minutes of January 27, 1986. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Stamon moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the February 4, 1986, regular meeting. Councilman Quast seconded, adding an amendment on Register Page 477, under Item No. 3 of Legislation, Considera- tion of Proposal from Port Angeles Downtown Association to Jointly Sponsor a "Trolley" Bus in Port Angeles. Councilman Quast pointed out that he had amended his motion to read: "That whereas the City Council is interested in promoting and maintaining tourism, the Council instruct Clallam Transit to draft a contract between Clallam Transit and the Downtown Association to be brought to the February 18, 1986, meeting for ratification." On call for the question, the motion to approve the minutes as amended carried. VZ FINANCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington February 18, 1986 (Regular meeting beginning at 7:08 P.M.) Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Acting Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. French, S. Brodhun, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, G. Booth. 1. Consideration of Bid Award for Electrical Switches Councilman Hallett moved to accept the bid for 69 KV switches from Western States Electric of Portland, Oregon, in the amount of $45,549.92, including tax. Councilman McPhee seconded and the motion carried. 2. Request for Payment to Riddell, Williams, of $8,384.98 for Legal Representation on WPPSS Issues Councilman Stamon moved to approve payment of the February 1, 1986, Riddell, Williams bill in the amount of $8,384.98. Councilman Schermer seconded. Upon request by Councilman Hallett, Attorney Knutson agreed to provide the Council with an updated total of expenditures to date in the case. On call for the question, the motion carried. 3. Release of Retainage for DelHur Westside Annexation Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Councilman Hallett moved to release the retainage to CH2M Hill in the amount of $10,375.80. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. VII CONSENT AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1986 Councilman Schermer moved to accept the items under the Consent Agenda, including (1) Vouchers of $1,749,955.94, and (2) Payroll of 2 -9 -86 of $204,512.93. Councilman Stamon seconded. Following some discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. VIII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Councilman McPhee added Item No. 14, Discussion of the Need for a Five -Year Capital Improvement and /or Replacement Schedule. Councilman McPhee also added Item No. 15, Discussion of New Councilmembers Having Access to Previous Executive Session Tapes. Councilman Hallett added Item No. 16, Discussion of Hazardous Waste Transport Through Strait of Juan de Fuca. IX LEGISLATION 1. Public Hearing: Hermann /Sunset Wire Rope Street Vacation Following some discussion by Council, Mayor Whidden opened the Public Hearing and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles vacating that portion of Pine Street lying between Blocks 49 and 50, TPA. Councilman Quast moved to approve the vacation and refer it to the Real Estate Committee for an appropriate compensation amount. Councilman Schermer seconded. Discussion followed. Tom Blore, 220 South Pine, addressed the Council, voicing concern over the possibility of future slides occurring on the property as a result of excavation for development. He asked who would be at fault for damages. He referred to a case in the City of Seattle. Attorney Knutson agreed to investigate the Seattle case further. There were no further comments from the audience. Mayor Whidden closed the public hearing. Following brief discussion, Councilman Quast amended his motion to refer the matter to the Real Estate Committee and place it on the agenda for the March 4, 1986, meeting. Councilman Schermer seconded. Discussion followed at some length. On call for the question, the motion, as amended, carried. 2. Planning Commission Minutes of February 12, 1986 A. Conditional Use Hearing Davis Granted Request has been made for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a beauty shop as a Home Occupation in the RS -7, Single- Family Residential District, located at 736 East Caroline. Councilman Schermer moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to grant the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) That there be no exterior display, sign or facade treatment that would change the residential charac- ter of the building and that the south elevation of the building under construction be submitted to the Planning Department for review to ensure compliance with this condition; (2) The hours of operation be from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday only; (3) One 2A10BC dry chemical fire extinguisher be provided on the premises; (4) A parking lot layout that provides space for two resident vehicle spaces and two graveled customer vehicle spaces, and complies with the Parking Ordinance design require- ments, be provided to the Planning Department prior to occupancy of the building and the spaces be improved prior to operation of the beauty salon. Councilman Stamon seconded, adding acceptance of the finding that with the 4 48U CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1986 conditions, the proposed Home Occupation would comply with the Home Occupation requirements in the Zoning Code. Councilman Schermer concurred. Following some discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. B. Temporary Use Hearing Sea Farm of Norway Denied Request has been made for a Temporary Use Permit to allow a mobile office to be located in the CBD, Central Business District, located at 117 Railroad Avenue. Following discussion, Councilman Hallett moved to deny the Temporary Use Permit, citing the following reasons: (1) A precedent potential, and (2) A visibility problem. Councilman Stamon seconded. During Discussion, Fernando Nuez of Sea Farm of Norway answered questions from the Council. Discussion at length followed. Councilman Quast then amended the standing motion to qualify the denial and grant the Temporary Use Permit for 120 days. Councilman Stamon seconded. Following discussion, Councilman Quast withdrew his amendment for the sake of clarity. On call for the question the original motion failed with Councilman Hallett voting "Aye" and all other Councilmembers voting "No Councilman Quast then moved to grant the Temporary Use Permit to establish an 8' x 25' trailer on the dock for a period of 120 days. Councilman Schermer seconded. Councilman Hallett spoke in opposition to the motion. Councilman Quast cited that the permit was being allowed only because construction on the Lincoln Street Landing Mall is currently underway in the area with other trailers on the site. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilmen Hallett and McPhee voting "No C. Conditional Use Hearing, Beauford McCrea Request has been made for a duplex activity to operate in the RS -7, Single Family Residential District, located at 1805 West Fourth Street. Council- man Schermer moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the Conditional Use Permit, citing the following findings of fact: (1) The proposed use would be compatible with the purpose and intent of the zone and the surrounding residential uses, because dwelling unit density will not increase and the structure will retain a single family appearance; (2) The proposed duplex will not introduce detrimental impacts upon the abutting properties, because the amount of traffic increase will not be noticed on the Fourth Street and Hill Street arterials, and the appearance of the structure will not change; (3) The property contains more than the minimum area required for a duplex. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. D. Temporary Use Hearing Lighthouse Christian Center Request has been made for an extension of a Temporary Use Permit permitting a temporary trailer to be located during construction of the new facility located at 326 Viewcrest. Councilman Stamon moved to deny the request for an extension for a one -year period, citing that this was intended as a temporary measure when it was approved 3 years ago; and that the trailer has been in place for 31 years with no progress on the new facility. Councilman Schermer seconded. Following some discussion, Councilman Stamon amended her motion to deny the permit but allow the applicant until May 31, 1986, to remove the trailer. Councilman Schermer concurred. Following a brief discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. E. Conditional Use Hearing Frick Request has been made to allow a machine shop to locate in the LI, Light Industrial District, located at 308 South Valley Street. Councilman McPhee moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation to grant the Conditional Use Permit, with the condition that City staff review the building permit to assure protection of the bank, and citing the following findings: (1) If the processing remains inside the building, the proposed use should not introduce exterior nuisance factors, such as noise, glare, air and water pollution, to adjacent non industrial property; (2) The Valley Creek Ravine hillside provides additional buffering between the proposed use and the nearby residential districts; (3) The proposed use has good access to nearby manufacturing uses that could use the products. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1986 F. Zoning Code Amendment Signs in PBP Public Hearing Set Request has been made for a Code Amendment to the Zoning Code, Ordinance 1709, as amended, expressly identifying hospitals as a permitted use and permitting lighted signs in the PBP, Public Buildings and Parks District, located at all Public Buildings and Parks Districts. Councilman Quast moved to set a public hearing on the matter for March 4, 1986. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. Some discussion followed. G. Minutes Accepted Councilman Stamon moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of February 12, 1986. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. 3. Contract with Mike Doherty as City and County Oil Spill Resoonse Coordinator Authorized Councilman Quast moved the Council authorize Mayor Whidden to sign the Agreement for Professional Services with Howard V. (Mike) Doherty, Jr., as City and County Oil Spill Response Coordinator. Councilman Schermer seconded. Following a brief discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 4. Consideration of "Draft" Contract Between Clallam Transit, Port Angeles Downtown Association and the City of Port Angeles for Bringing a "Trolley" to Port Angeles Attorney Knutson distributed copies of a revised draft of the Contract, explaining the revisions, and answering questions from the Council. Jerry Cornell, 824 West Fourth Street, spoke to the Council regarding the involvement of the Port Angeles Downtown Association, Clallam Transit System, and Chamber of Commerce. Discussion of financial considerations, etc., followed. Mayor Whidden explained that the agreement would be considered further by the Downtown Association, Clallam Transit Board and the Chamber of Commerce. 5. Resolution City's Entry into Puget Sound Cities Insurance Authority Postponed Finance Director Orton updated the Council on the background and develop- ment of the self- insured general liability pool. Discussion at great length followed. Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Port Angeles to participate in the Puget Sound Cities Insurance Authority, to jointly self- insure its general liabilities. Following further discussion at length, Councilman Quast moved to postpone action by placing the Resolution authorizing the City of Port Angeles to participate in the Puget Sound Cities Insurance Authority on the agenda of the Special Work Session, February 25, 1986. Councilman Stamon seconded. Following further discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 6. Election of Five Members to Building Code Board of Appeals Candidates elected by Council were: Mike Gonzales, Daniel Myers, Tony Steinman, Bill Lindberg, and Jack Olson. Attorney Knutson then explained the procedure for formal appointment and establishment of terms of newly elected Board members. Councilman McPhee questioned the use of secret ballots by the Council. Attorney Knutson agreed to review the situation. 487 4-RS CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1986 7. Consideration of Consultant Contract Direct Service Industries (DSI) Variable Rate Councilman Hallett moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to execute the agree- ments with two (2) consulting firms (Williams, Novak Hansen Law Firm, and Economic Engineering Services) for performing services in the BPA Direct Service Industries Variable Rate case. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 8. APPA Preference Campaign Contribution Councilman Stamon moved to authorize contribution of $5,403 to APPA Preference Campaign. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 9. Acceptance of Work on City Buildings HVAC and Control Retrofit Institutional Buildings Program Councilman Stamon moved to concur with City Light's recommendation to authorize final payment on this contract with Schmitt's Sheet Metal, Inc., with five percent (5 retainage being held until receipt of the proper releases from State agencies. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 10. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Consultant Contract Amendment Councilman Quast moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to execute an amendment to the Westin Power Consultants, Inc., contract to include Phase 5 Scope of Work. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. 11. Consideration of Purchase /Lease of Van for Senior Center Following discussion at length, Councilman Stamon moved to authorize staff to proceed with developing specifications for obtaining a vehicle for the Senior Center. Councilman Hallett seconded. Councilman Quast amended the motion to read for primary use by the Senior Center Councilman Stamon concurred. Following discussion, on call for the question the motion carried, with Councilman McPhee voting "No 12. Consideration of Amendment to Medic I Ordinance, Increasing Rate to $1.50 from $1.30 per Month Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2381 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the utility charge for funding theMedic I Program; amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2274 and Chapter 8.36 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Council- man Schermer seconded. Following a brief discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 13. Consideration of Reappointment of Members to Various City Boards and Commissions Councilman Stamon moved to advertise vacancies on the Parks, Recreation Beautification Commission, the Planning Commission, the Board of Adjust- ment, and the Civil Service Commission. Councilman Hallett seconded. Manager Flodstrom advised against it, taking into consideration people who have already indicated a willingness to be reappointed. Following discussion, Councilman Quast amended the motion to discuss a policy on February 25, 1986, in regard to limiting terms to 4 years and staggering terms. Councilmen Stamon and Hallett concurred. Councilman Stamon also requested a list of people interested in serving on the four particular boards and commissions, including the length of time each member has served, at the February 25th work session. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion, as amended, carried. 14. Discussion on the Need for a Five -Year Capital Replacement Schedule Councilman McPhee initiated discussion with regard to improvements and /or equipment or facility replacements a need for a five -year plan. Discussion followed. Manager Flodstrom stated that staff hoped to bring this issue before the Council prior to planning for the 1987 budget. 15. Availability of Previous Executive Session Tapes Councilman McPhee felt it would be advantageous to him, as a new Council member, to listen to past executive session tapes, along with Council meeting tapes, and review past Council minutes. Councilman Stamon spoke in strong opposition to his request, stating that it would be a grant of special privilege. She felt the only way a new Councilmember should review past executive session tapes is if a certain matter was currently before the Council for review. Discussion followed. It was agreed that the matter should be discussed further at the February 25, 1986, work session. 16. Discussion on Hazardous Waste Transport Through the Strait of Juan de Fuca Councilman Hallett raised the question of whether or not there was a plan or a need for discussing the topic of hazardous waste being transported through the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Manager Flodstrom stated he would be able to provide more information to the Council at a later date. Councilman Quast informed Councilmembers that packets containing more information would be distributed to them later in the week. X LATE ITEMS None. XI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE /CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Hallett made reference to Item No. 6 on the regarding information from the January February MADD registration. He inquired as to the City's involvement XII ADJOURNMENT Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting at 10:56 P.M. session. Acting Clerk Mayor CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1986 Improvement and /or planning for future He felt there was Information Agenda, Newsletter on keg in that effort. Councilman Stamon brought to attention Item No. 1 on the Information Agenda, the Humane Society's January Report, that in January they destroyed 57 dogs and 51 cats at the pound, and urged owners to spay and neuter their pets. Councilman Stamon also noted a letter from the Department of Energy, BPA, thanking City employees Andy Rose, Jim Abernathy, Terry Wilcox, Dale Warner, Scott Wyatt, Mack Campbell, Ed Bonollo, Mike Wells, Pete Sekac, Tom Schidermayer, Jay Cline, and Dennis Edgington, for their help during the flooding of the Port Angeles Substation. She also referred to a letter from PUD to City Light thanking them for their cooperation during the recent storms. Councilman Quast provided information on activities of the Fair Toll Coalition regarding Hood Canal Bridge tolls. He emphasized the need for contributions to assist in funding current litigation. Councilman Quast also requested a report on the Oak Street Dock. Staff agreed to provide said report. There was no executive