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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/06/1979 I I I 145 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, washington March 6, 1979 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:30 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Anderson, Boardman, Buck, Duncan, Hordyk, Wray. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Whorton, Attorney Miller, Deputy Clerk Caso. M. Cleland, P. Carr, D. Flodstrom, A. Rose, S. Pazan, J. Honnold, D. Frizzell, R. Orton. Guests Present: L. Sunny, R. Behrhorst, P. Brady, R. Cockrill, H. Berglund, D. Price, E. Tinkham, N. Turner. III MINUTES Councilman Buck moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the February 20 and 27th, 1979 meetings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. IV LEGISLATION 1. PRELIMINARY PLAT, GALAXY ESTATES Consideration of this preliminary plat was rescheduled to the March 20, 1979 Council meeting. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Haguewood read the minutes of the Planning commission meeting of February 28, 1979, with the following action being taken by the Council: A. M-l Permit: Port of Port Angeles Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the Port of Port Angeles' request for approval of the Site Development Plan for Lot 26, Phase I-A, Airport Industrial Park, and requested com- ments 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 Port of Port Angeles' application for an M-l Permit for Phase l-A, Lot 26, Airport Industrial Park based on the following findings of fact: (1) the proposed use is permitted by the Airport Industrial Park Master Plan M-l permit; (2) the proposed location for this use conforms to the master site plan approved in the Master Plan M-l Permit; (3) special circumstances warrant developing this lot prior to development of the area known as Phase III. Subject to the following conditions: (a) conditions 3-14 of the Master Plan M-l Permit shall apply; (b) the Covenants and Restric- tions of the Airport Industrial Park as amended shall comply; (c) street and utility improvements may be put in at a later date. Prior to constructing improvements or changing the use of the lot, the matter has to come before the Planning commission for approval; (d) part of Lot 26 (not including "M" Street) shall be used to replace the residentially zoned area presently being used by Northwest Building Center to store lumber in violation of the City's zoning ordinance; (e) the north side of Let 26 shall be buffered by a slatted 6 foot cyclone fence because that would be compatible with the existing conditions in the area; and (f) the existing road in Lot 26 shall not be used as an access road to 18th street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 146 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1979 IV LEGISLATION 2. Cont. B. councilman Boardman moved the Council accept and place the Planning Commission minutes of February 28, 1979. motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. on file The 3. SHORELINE PERMITS A. Port of Port Angeles: Terminal #1 I Councilman Anderson moved the Council concur with the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission and approve the Port of Port Angeles' Shoreline Permit application for enlargement of the existing pier at Terminal #1, located at the foot of Cedar Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. B. Port of Port Angeles: Boat Haven Parking Lot Councilman Buck moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant a Shoreline Permit exemption to the Port of Port Angeles for grading, draining and paving of the existing dirt parking lot west of the Boat Haven for the following reasons: (1) it is an "existing development"; (2) the improvements will have a beneficial effect upon the shoreline area in that it will reduce dust emissions during summer months and drainage from the paved area will be directed to an oil separator prior to being discharged into the storm sewer system which discharges into the harborj (3) the project has been reviewed by the City Engineer and, subject to changes as shown on the plan, meets City requirements; and (4) the parking area is accessory to public recreational uses, which are among the preferred uses of the Shoreline Management Act. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and carried. I 4. REVOCATION OF DANCE LICENSE: NEW HONG KONG Councilman Wray moved the Council take this agenda item from the table. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. Attorney Rex Behrhorst then spoke briefly to the Council on behalf of Man Yueng Tse, Manager of the New Hong Kong Hotel and Restaurant. Mr. Behrhorst briefly reviewed the past dance license suspensions experienced by the New Hong Kong, and details of the February 3rd raid which resulted in a temporary dance license suspension effective February 5, 1979. He also stated that he felt revocation of the dance license would be too severe" and suggested the Council suspend the license an additional thirty days; an English speaking Manager would then be em- ployed plus an off-duty or retired police officer or security guard as ID checker. Councilman Buck then moved the Council continue the suspension of the New Hong Kong's dance license to April 13, 1979 and prior to that date a plan be submitted regarding a new Manager and ID checker, and instruct Attorney Miller to draft the necessary Resolution. The motion was seconded by councilman Wray and carried with Councilman Hordyk voting "NO', " Resolution No. 10-79 I A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, suspending a dance license. I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1979 l47 IV LEGISLATION 5. TUMWATER BRIDGE PROJECT Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Public Works Director Flodstrom concerning the Urban Arterial Board's decision on the Tumwater Bridge Project; the compromise decision reached calls for a total bridge width of 36 feet (30 feet of roadway and 6 feet of sidewalk) on the condition that if future roadway widening is necessary, the bridge would be constructed in such a way that the sidewalk could be removed and cantilevered on the side of the bridge. It was Public Works Director Flodstrom's opinion that this compromise proposal would allow for the construction of a bridge which is functional, economically acceptable, and capable of meeting future needs. Councilman Wray then moved the Council concur with Public Works Director Flodstrom and accept the compromise proposal, and proceed with the next step in the project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. 6. RESOLUTION: FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF ELWHA RIVER WATER PROJECT Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Public Works Director Flodstrom recommending the City formally accept and declare "substantially complete" the Elwha River Water Project; this will initiate the required State and Federal audits necessary to complete all aspects of the project. Mayor Haguewood then introduced and read by title Resolution No. 9-79 entitled, Resolution No. 9-79 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, formally accepting the Elwha River Water project. Councilman Anderson moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Hordyk stated his opposition to declaring a project "substantially complete" before its actual completion. On call for the question, the motion was passed unanimously by the Council. 7. APPOINTMENT TO PARK BOARD No nominations were made at this time. 8. OILPORT TASK FORCE PROGRESS REPORT Oilport Task Force Coordinator Mike Doherty gave a brief progress report to the Council on the work being done by the oilport Task Force committee. Mr. Doherty outlined the schedule that the Task Force is operating under, and noted that analysis of Northern Tier's application before the Site Evaluation Council is approximately half completed while analysis and critique of the BLM draft impact state- ment is approximately two-thirds completed. Mr. Doherty also gave examples of specific areas of analysis, such as Marine Fire Pro- tection and Population Impacts. The presentation concluded with Mr. Doherty stating that within a few days he will be submitting data and other information to the City Manager and Board of Clallam County Commissioners which he has received from various Task Force committees. V ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA None. 148 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1979 VI FINANCE 1. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS: MUNICIPAL PIER Councilman Hordyk moved the Council concur with the recommendation of Manager Whorton and award the bid for construction of a wood pier to the low bidder, General Construction, Seattle, with a low bid of $1,575,202. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and carried. Other bidders were Manson Construction, Seattle, with a bid of $1,828,740, and American Construction, Seattle. with a bid of I $1,807,720. VIr CONSENT AGENDA, Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda, including Vouchers Payable of $198,151.49 and Payroll of $138,990.78. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. Items listed under the ,Consent Agenda are as follows: 1. Authorize the Parks & Recreation Department to call for bids for 40 concrete grave liners. 2. Authorize the Public Works Department to call for bids on logging, clearing and grubbing of a certain area at the Port Angeles Landfill 3. Authorize payment of $179.01 to CH2M/Hill for engineering services and wrap-up work on the Elwha River Water Project. 4. Authorize payment of $16,683.02 to Henkles & McCoy Inc. as the final progress payment for the 12.5 KV Conversion Project. 5. Notification has been received from the Washington State Liquor Control Board of a Class E, F license renewal for safeway store No'. 439, 115 E. 4th Str,eet, P,ort Angeles; a transfer of license from Harry G. Davis, Babe's Tavern, to Eva A. Marsaw; and an application I from Edward J. Becker, Olympic Recreation, for a class BCEF change of location license from 118 West First Street to 1023 East First Street, Port Angeles. VIII LATE ITEMS 1. PROCLAMATION: GIRL SCOUT WEEK Councilman Hordyk moved the Council approve the PROCLAMATION as read by Mayor Haguewood, proclaiming the week of March 11-17, 1979 as Girl Scout Week in Port Angeles. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. 2. DRAFT CONTRACT: CITY/COUNTY JOINT ATTORNEY Attorney Miller submitted a rough draft of the proposed agreement between the City, County, and legal firm of Logerwell, Cohen and Andrews for representation at the EFSEC contested case hearings, and pointed out the primary clauses contained in the agreement. The Council and Mr. Miller then discussed various points of the agree- ment, including the conflict of interest clause, attorney fees for travel time, the possibility of a report each month on the number of attorney hours spent on this matter, recovery of costs incurred by the City and County as a result of the Northern Tier Pipeline pro- posal, and the fund to be created by which the attorneys draw their compensation. After several questions and suggestions by the Council, Attorney Miller stated that a final draft will be sent to Logerwell, Cohen and Andrews for consideration and possible changes, and then again submitted to the Council for final approval. I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1979 149 VIX STAFF REPORTS 1. Councilman Hordyk: Discussed the storm water separation problem with Public works Director Flodstrom. Moved the Council direct Manager Whorton to contact Senator Conner and request he speak in opposition to Senate Bill No. 34-44, which puts a limitation on utility tax schedule. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and carried. 2. Mayor Haguewood: Read a letter from Mr. Steve Morrison, General Manager of Evans Engine & Equipment Company, thanking the Mayor for the opportunity to address the Council at the February 20, 1979 Council meeting in regard to the landfill compactor bids. 3. Councilman wray: Moved the Council direct the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing for the purpose of annexation of the Gales Addition/Mt. Pleasant area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried with Councilman Anderson voting "NO." Reported on a demonstration he witnessed in Sequim on a new type sprinkler head. X ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. to an Executive Session. ~~&.~ City Clerk ~''if~r~