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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/19/1980 ~325 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington February 19, 1980 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:30 P,M. II ROLL CALL I Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Boardman, Buck, Duncan, Hordyk, Polhamus, Quast. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Miller, Deputy Clerk Caso. R. Rego, M. Cleland, A. Rose, Po Carr, D. Frizzell, R. Orton. Guests Present: L. Sunny, T. Haley, J. Sobieck, D. Chaussee, P. Brady, B. Leach,. A. vandelac, R. Stapleton, C. Johnson, W. & E. Rausal, R. Johnson, G. Snyder, S. Fahnestock, V. Cipriano, L. Torres, D. Bettger, E. Tinkham. III MINUTES Councilman Buck moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the February 5, 1980 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. IV ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA None. I V LEGISLATION 1. PUBLIC HEARING A. First Christian Church Rezone Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the First Christian Church's request to rezone approximately one acre from PBP to RS-7, located in the area west of the Christian Church on 'East Park Street and east of the housing development on the north side of Park street, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the rezone request with the following findings of fact: based on the Compre- hensive Plan policies pertaining to aesthetics and the desirability of keeping ravines in a natural state; the delicate nature of the property in questions and its limiting topographic factors; that if a building were permitted to be built on the site, considerable alternation to the building site would be needed. The motion ,was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried. B. preliminary Plat: Villa Vista I Mayor Haguewcod opened the public hearing on the approval of the preliminary plat of villa vista, containing 14 single family lots on 4.33 acres, 10- c"\tedon the southeast corner of Fourteenth and "N" Streets, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed, Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the preliminary plat of Villa Vista, subject to the following conditions: (1) that a fire hydrant be provided at the intersection of 15th and "N" Streets; (2) that a planting screen or berm, consisting of natural vegetation similar to that shown along 15th Steeet, also be pro- vided vetween the east property boundary and Owens Street Extension; and (3) that wherever feasible, natural trees be retained within the sub- division. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 326 CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 1980 V LEGISLATION 1. Cont. C. Street vacation: Bellewood Corporation Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the Bellewood Corporation's request to vacate the south five feet of the east sixth Street right-of- way between Lincoln and Laurel Streets, and requested comments or ques~ I tions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the street vacation with the following findings of fact: (1) past practices have allowed property owners to build up to the sidewalks in the,'area in which the subject property is located; (2) traffic patterns will not be affected by the vacation because the street is already developed and the vacated portion occurs outside of the developed portion; (3) utility services will not be affected because the areais'currently fully developed; (4) development patterns in the area will not be.affected_because the area is currently 'fully developed; (5l'vacation,,-would create a better living environment for the elderly-apartment building, tenants; and (,6) there would be benefit to;the general public to place that portmon~of.the right-of-way on the~tax rolls. The motion.was ~econded by CouncilmapQuast....:.'D;;,ring discussion on the,motion, Mayor H~guewoodhread by title_the ordinance approving-the street vacation. However, ,Attorney Mil,l,er advised .that' the ordinance not be adopted until", the Real, ,Estate CoIillili ttee' has set a compensation '~mount. On call for the question, themotilion was passed by ,the Council, " 2. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Haguewood read the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 13, 1980, with the following action being taken by the Council: A. Conditional Use Permit: Reaume I Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mrs. Reaume's request for a conditional use permit to operate a custom catering business as a home occupation at 229 Orcas, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff, There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Boardman then moved the Council concur with the re- commendation of the Planning Commission and approve the home occupation for a period of one year, for the applicant only, as it would appear that it would have a negligible impact on the surrounding community. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. B. Preliminary Plat Extension: Galaxy Estates Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on,Mr. Rausal's request for an extension of approval of the preliminary plat of Galaxy Estates, located on the south side of Ahlvers Road, 700 feet west of Old Mill Road, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve a six month extension of the preliminary plat, to expire August 31, 1980, subject to the original conditions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. C. Conditional Use Permit: Bethany Pentecostal Church Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the Bethany Pentecostal III Church's request for extension of a conditional use permit for additions to an existing church and reduction in required parking located at 508 South Francis Street, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Council~ man Boardman then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve an additional six month extension, SUbject to the original conditions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Quast and carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 1980 '~ ')7 ~.J -.J V LEGISLATION 2. Cont. D. Parking Variance: Turner (Agent) I Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Turner's request, as an agent, for extension of a previously granted parking variance, re- ducing the number of off street parking spaces requried at 633 East First Street, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Quast then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the extension for a period of one year, subject to the following conditions: (1) the entrance on First Street be designated one way, south to north, if Public Works approves, with exit'on alley only; (2) that the existing parking spaces, as origi- nally used, on both sides of the building be striped or otherwise clearly designated; (3) that restraining devices be placed on the parking spaces at the south-east corner of the lot to prevent encroachment of parking vehicles on the public sidewalk; and (4) that upon removal of the house from the premises that the parking layout as submitted by BJSS Architects, dated January 17, 1980, be instituted, with all spaces properly striped and~bumpered. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Hordyk stated he disagreed with staff's opinion that the extension could be transferred, and discussed the matter at length with Planner Carr. Mr. Carr also explained the rationale for having the entrance only on First Street and the exit on the alley. On call for the question, the motion'was passed by the Council. E. Conditional Use Permit: Snyder I Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Snyder's request for a conditional use permit to establish a vehicle storage yard in the CAD zone, located at 902 East First Street, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Duncan then moved the Council concur with the re- commendation of the Planning Commission and approve the request, subject to the following conditions: (1) the use involve only the temporary storage of abandoned and impounded cars, as a registered disposer; (2) the hours of operation be limited to 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., except for emergencies directly related to the towing of cars; (3) no abandoned or impounded automobiles be stored outside the designated storage yard at any time; and (4) a landscaped screen, such as flowers or vines, be planted outside the existing fenced yard on the rear and both sides. The motion was seconded by councilman Boardman. During discussion on the motion, Council- man Hordyk pointed out that several times he has seen cars blocking pedes- trian access to the sidewalk, and noted that the Fire Department should be notified of the underground gas tanks. The Council and Planner Carr also discussed the cyclone fence presently surrounding the yard, and the general appearance of the area. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council. F. Conditional Use Permit: Cipriano I Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Cipriano's request for a conditional use permit to operate a custom picture frame shop and picture mounting as a home occupation at,8l5 South peabody, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the request for a period of one year, subject to the following conditions: (1) that only.the south half of the garage be remodeled, while the north half re- mains functionally and visually a garage, i.e. a garage door; (2) the shop be open to customers only between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.; (3) this permit is restricted to Vincent Cipriano, Jr., 815 South peabody Street, only; and (4) the face of the sign to be installed shall be no more than three square feet in area, flush with or parallel to the wall, unlighted, painted letters on wood, and rustic in style. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried. ~ ~ 8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 1980 V LEGISLATION 2. Cont. G. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of February 13, 1980. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. 2a. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT: CROWN Z Councilman Buck moved the Council continue the public hearing on the matter to the March 18, 1980 Council, meeting. The motion was seconded by Council- man Boardman and carried. I 3. AGREEMENT: OLYMPIC AMBULANCE SERVICE Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Finance Director Orton outlining the major provisions of a proposed agreement between the City andOlympic Ambulance for the purpose of providing the best possible emergency telephonic communica- tion to Olympic Ambulance and Olympic Memorial Hospital, During discussionon the proposed agreement, Finance Director Orton and the Council discussed subsidizing Olympic Ambulance, and how this system will improve emergency dispatching. Also discussed was problems associated with the previous system, and the association between Olympic Ambulance and the Fire Department's aid car. Councilman Buck then moved the Council approve the execution of the agreement with Olympic Ambulance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. 4. STATUS REPORT: PUBLIC TRANSIT BENEFIT AREA A presentation was made by Mr. Bill MacCully, Coordinator of the Public Transit Benefit Area, on the current status of the transit district. Referring to a map of the Port Angeles transit area, Mr. MacCully outlined the areas to be I served, expected user groups, and the proposed phases of service as follows: Phase I provides for frequest service in the urban areas in addition to es- tablishing a park and ride system along the major transportation arterials with frequent service between the cities and morning and evening service to the farther extremes of the arterials; Phase II extends the general shopping and health care access to the rural portions of the PTBA; Phase III is a minor modification designed specifically for workers; and Phase IV is an ex- pansion of commuter or worker service into the rural areas. The discussion concluded with Councilman Quast and Mr. MacCully discussing the hiring of drivers for the transit district and the cost of salaries through the union. Mr, MacCully also noted that there will be a special meeting of the PTBA on February 29th to formally adopt the PTBA's Comprehensive Plan. 5. ON-STREET PARKING METER REMOVAL Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from City Engineer Rose concerning the one year trial period for the on-street parking meter removal. In his memo, Mr. Rose briefly reviewed the parking meter removal project and recommended that the removal be made permanent. Mayor Haguewood also read a letter from Mr. Mogck, President of the Downtown Merchants Association, recommending the meters be removed permanently, and thanking the Council for their support and cooperation. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the reocrnrnendation of the Public Works Department and make the on-street parking meter removal perma- I hent, The motion was seconded by Councilman Quast. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Hordyk suggested more 15 minute zones in busy areas and questioned Police Chief Cleland as to the meter-maid expenses. Also discussed was the possibility of selling some of the surplus meters to the City of Port Townsend, violators who merely move their car ahead or back every two hours, the decriminalization of minor traffic offenses such as parking tickets, and additional parking stalls for compact cars. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council. CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 1980 329 V LEGISLATION 6. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER POSITION Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution No. 6-80 entitled, Resolution No. 6-80 I A RESOLUTION of the- City Council of the City of Port Angeles retaining the services of David T. Flodstrom as City Manager. Councilman Duncan moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood, with the attached Memorandum of Understanding. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried unanimously. 7. WATER RATE STUDY Mayor Haguewood scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, March 6, 1980 to discuss the completed cost-of-service study for the water rates. 8. APPClINTMENTS A. Park and Beautification Board Councilman Quast moved the, Council appoint Mr. Gordon Thomson to the Park and Beautification Board to fill the expiring three year term of Mrs. Goin effective March 1, 1980. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Hordyk voiced his objection to the nomination, stating that there are too many sports-oriented members on the Board already and some emphasis should be put on beautification. On : ,call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council with' Council~' " man Hordyk voting "NO." I Councilman Buck then moved the Council reappoint Mr. John Ralst6n 'to the Park and Beautification Board for a three year term effective March 1, 1980. The motion was seconded by Councilman Quast and carried. B. Planning Commission Councilman Hordyk moved the Council reappoint Mr. Charles Whidden Planning Commission for a six year term effective March 1, 1980. motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. to the The C. Board of Adjustment Councilman Polhamus moved the Council reappoint Ms. Evelyn Tinkham to the Board of Adjustment for a four year term effective March 1, 1980. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. D. Civil Service Commission Councilman Hordyk moved the Council reappoint Mr. Don Judd to the Civil Service Commission for a six year term effective March 1, 1980. The motion was seconded by Councilman Quast and carried. E. senior Center Advisory Board I Councilman Quast moved the Council defer any appointments to the Senior Center Advisory Board until the March 4, 1980 regular Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. Councilman Quast then suggested that letters of appreciation be written to those who have served on the various advisory committees and those who are willing to continue to serve. :i 3 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 1980 V LEGISLATION 9, NORTHERN TIER PIPELINE & OILPORT: STAFF INVOLVEMENT Planner Carr, Finance Director Orton, and Attorney Miller each gave a brief presentation to the Council on staff involvement in the review of the Northern Tier Oilport and Pipeline project. planner Carr presented information on staff support to the Task Force committees, independent review of the ap- plication documents, impact statements, and consultant studies, and where I and what the department's continuing involvement will be. Finance Director Orton spoke on the fiscal and economic impacts currently being researched by consultants from the Urban Institute, and Attorney Miller briefly re- viewed the EFSEC process and how he and the City staff will be involved in that process. Following the presentations, the Council discussed at length the energy demands for a project of this magnitude and the present and future energy allocation contract with Bonneville. Also discussed was a recent letter from Northern Tier to all public officials and citizens of Clallam County summarizing the mitigating measures which Northern Tier has already com- mitted to, that were set forth in their application to EFSEC. During discussion on this letter, Councilman Buck read in full a proposed formal reply letter to Northern Tier in which the City states its support of Northern Tier's proposal to discuss. with the City and Other local' govern- ments and interests the proposed pipeline, The letter suggested that such discussions could best be accomplished under procedures required for amend- ment of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and with suf- ficient background information to allow intelligent and informed decisions. Several suggestions and comments on the reply letter were then made by Attorney Miller, Manager Flodstrom and various Council members. Subjects discussed in- cluded Northern Tier's stand that they are not required to comply with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance; the need for discussions on a staff level as well as public hearings; ongoing compensation from Northern Tier I to the City for the entire life of the facility; participants in the dis- cussions and the authority they will have in making decisions; Northern Tier's prior reluctance to discuss the oilport project with City and County officials; and the City's remaining adversity to the Northern Tier project despite the discussions. Councilman Duncan then moved the City staff be authorize to write a draft reply letter to Northern Tier for consideration at the February 20, 1980 continuation of this meeting, taking into considera- tion the points brought up at this meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried, A final presentation on the Northern Tier Pipeline proposal was given by the City/County oilport attorney John Keegan. Mr. Keegan reviewed the EFSEC pro- ceedings since the hearings commenced January 3, 1980, and the strategies involved in protecting the County and City's interests. Subjects discussed by Mr. Keegan included the number of witnesses called to testify at the hearings and the information included in their testimony; examples of is- sues being pursued in regard to mitigating measures and examples of areas which need maximum mitigation but have not yet been addressed by Northern Tier; and comments on Northern Tier's discussions with the City. Because of the late hour, Mr. Keegan reserved the remainder of his comments until the executive session following the meeting. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA ~r, Leo Sunny addressed the Council to comment on the high cost of ambulance I. service and suggested the City have some means to regulate these costs. VII FINANCE 1. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS: LIGHT DEPARTMENT Councilman Buck moved the Council award the bid for 384 single phase meters to the low bidder, Graybar Electric Supply Co., Tacoma, with a low bid of $7,965.73 (Engeers estimate $9,502.27). The motion was seconded by Council- man Hordyk and carried. Councilman Buck then moved the Council award the CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 1980 :~:n VII FINANCE 1. Cont. bid for wire and cable for the Light Department to the low bidder, Graybar Electric Supply Co., Tacoma, with a bid of $13,001.21 (engineers estimate $12,035.14). The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. 2. L.I.D. NO. 203 I Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize payment of $1.466.25 to Clark and Associates for engineering design on Phase II of the Downtown LID, No. 203. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried with Council- man Duncan abstaining in the appearance of fairness. VIII' CONSENT AGENDA' Councilman Hordyk moved the council approve the items listed under the Consent Agenda including Vouchers Payable of $485,292.791 LID's of $7,943.91 and Payroll of $144,419.63. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. Items listed under the Consent Agenda are as follows: 1. Authorize payment of $10,238.63 to Cohen, Andrews and Keegan for legal services rendered for the Northern Tier case for January. 2. Authorize payment of $2,400 to Richard Carothers Associates as a progress payment on the waterfront trail plan study, VIX LATE ITEMS 1. CIVIC FIELD PROJECT RETAINAGE I Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Parks Director Frizzell concerning the 10% retainage on the Civic Field project. In his memo, Mr. Frizzell explained that even though Civic Field has been completed and accepted by the City for over a year, the City has not released the retainage as the final EDA audit raised some questions to the contractor regarding their manipulation of the grant 10% minority business requirement. In addition, the City has received a lien in the amount of $1,381.11 from the state Department of Labor to be applied against the 10% retainage. As of February 19, 1980, EDA has informed the City that they are satisfied with the contractor's explanation and the City is free to relase the retainage. Councilman Buck then moved the Council authorize the release of the Civic Field project retainage of $92,237.93 less $1,381.11, to DelGuzzi'Construction, contingent upon the City receiving the EDA's waiver letter granting the City permission to release the retainage. The motion was seconded by Councilman Quast and carried. X STAFF REPORTS 1. Manager Flodstrom: Informed the Council that (A) this date he submitted a pre-application to EDA for the Downtown LID project and (B) that the City is currently requesting bids for light poles for the Shane Park Lighting Project. XI ADJOURNMENT At 10:45 P.M. the meeting was continued by Mayor Haguewood to Wednesday, February 20, 1980 at 3:30 P.M. Mayor Haguewood then declared a five minute recess prior to a joint executive session with the County conunissioners and Mr. Keegan. I ~t'~1 City Clerk du(H{}~'MV#' 'Ma r