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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/06/1984 110 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington March 6, 1984 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Duncan, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, Hordyk, Schermer, Quast. Whidden. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, L. Cosens, J. Marsh, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, A. Rose, S. Hardy, T. Sterner, K. Maike, P. Slaten. Public Present: D. Brewer, B. Philpott, J. Cornell, R. LaFerney, C. Rennie, G. Mattson, G. Dohrn, E. Olson, A. VanNess, R. Elmer, J. Bozak, S. Anderton, B. Levin, J. Lavin, B. Grattan, D. Daubert, R. Cockrill, J. Hendricks, D. Agness, R. Taylor, P. Downie, R. Fairchild. III MINUTES Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the special work session of February 15th and the regular meeting of February 24, 1984, with the correction that the special work session minutes show that Councilman Schermer was not present. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the items listed under the Con- sent Agenda including (I) Request permission to call for bids on Swimming Pool Energy Conservation Measures/Institutional Buildings Program; (2) Request permission to call for bids on Swimming Pool Cover and Storage Reel/Institutional Buildings Program; (3) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (4) Vouchers of $1,700,604.90; and (5) payroll of $197,336.74. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. V FINANCE l. Consideration of Bids: A. 69KV Electric Switches Councilman Quast moved to award the bid to Western States Electric Co. of Portland, Oregon, in the amount of $21,501.25 including tax. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. B. Power Poles Councilman Quast moved to accept the low bid of J. H. Baxter & Co. of Renton, Washington, in the amount of $12,698.84. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. C. Transformers Councilman Hordyk moved to accept bids as follows: c~ Item No.1: Western States Electric of Portland, Oregon supplying Coleman Transformers in the amount of $12,408.41 l<!.>.t-\......O"n Item No.2: McKaig Engineering Sales of Belfair, Washington, supplying Central Moloney transformers in the amount of $35,786.15, including tax Item No.3: Western States Electric of Portland, Oregon supplying General Electric Transformers in the amount of $4,310.66, including tax I I I ~ I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1984 Item No.4: Graybar Electric of Tacoma, Washington supplying Dowzer Transformers in the amount of $28,001.59, including tax Item No.5: RTE Corporation of Portland, Oregon supplying RTE Transformers in the amount of $9,794.71, including tax Councilman Gerberding seconded the motion. After discussion, on call for the question, the motion to accept the bids listed above carried. D. High Hazard Elimination Project - Eighth Street Councilman Quast moved to accept the bid of Lakeside Industries in the amount of $43,768. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. E. Water Utility Materials and Equipment Councilman Gerberding moved to accept bids as follows: Invitation No. 84-4(1) - Water Works Supplies - Pacific Water Works Supply Co., in the amount of $14,531.38 Invitation No. 84-4(2) - Water Meters - Western Utilities Supply Co. in the amount of $6,290.80 Invitation No. 84-4(3) - Fire Hydrants - Hinds Supply Company in the amount of $2,800.68. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. VII LEGISLATION 1. Public Hearing - Proposed Waterfront proj ect and the City's Involvement Manager Flodstrom provided background information on the Waterfront project. Bob Levin of the EDC addressed the Council, stating that the Waterfront project had appealed to the EDC because it would create jobs. The diversification aspect appealed to the Tourism Board of the EDC. In addition, the project would attempt to remove some blight along the water- front, low and moderate income individuals would benefit greatly, and finally, the project would demonstrate that a successful private/public partnership could occur in Clallam County_ Greg Dohrn then addressed the Council, representing the Washington State Planning & Community Affairs Agency, which awards Community Development Block Grants. Mr. Dohrn provided information on how the Block Grant programs originated and on their purpose. Mayor Duncan then opened the public hearing and asked for comments from the audience. Dave Brewer, President of the Port Angeles Downtown Association, addressed the Council, supporting the Waterfront Project. Mayor Duncan called on Jerry Cornell, who declined speaking at that time. Rusty LaFerney, a citizen of Port Angeles and a business consultant for CH2M Hill addressed the Council, supporting the project and stating that with any project of this nature some dissension occurs. He stated that airing concerns and discussing them results in a better project. George Mattson of 1006 East Front Street then addressed the Council. Mr. Mattson had also submitted a letter to the Mayor and Council. He stated that he was opposed to the use of public funds for private projects. Eugene Olson, Clallam Bay restaurant owner and attorney for the Olympic peninsula Chapter of the Washington Restaurant Owners' Association, then addressed the Council. Mr. Olson referred to a resolution of the Restaurant Owners' Association opposing the Waterfront project. He also referred to a resolution of the Culinary Worker's and Beverage Dispenser's Local No. 417 opposing the project. Dan Agness, an ophthalmologist from 1205 East Front, Port Angeles, then addressed the Council, favoring the Waterfront project. Allen VanNess addressed the Council next. He spoke in favor of the project. Richard T. Elmer spoke in support of the project. Joseph Bozak, a citizen of Port Angeles, spoke in favor of the project. III 112 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1984 Stan Anderton of Port Angeles, formerly a resident of Spokane where a similar project took place, spoke in strong support of the project. Bob Levin of the Economic Development Council then addressed the Council. He read a prepared statement in support of the project. Joseph B. Lavin, an attorney with Evergreen Legal Services, addressed the Council. Mr. Lavin stated that he was not opposed to the program; that it was good that the funds were coming into the community. He emphasized the fact that the guidelines of the project call for benefit to low and moderate income individuals. He was concerned specifically with the jobs created and the repayment of the $400,000. He stated that in future years he would like to see the City administer the program, keeping in mind benefits to low and moderate income individuals. Bob Gratten, representing Admiral Halsey's, the proposed restaurant for the new mall, addressed the Council supporting the project and indicating that he and co-managers intend to develop a restaurant that Port Angeles and the State of Washington will be proud of. Dennis Dankert, also representing Admiral Halsey's, Inc., stated that during the management of the Bushwhacker Restaurant a professional attitude has been worked for. Rosemary Cockrill then addressed the Council, favor- ing the waterfront project. Jerry Hendricks, Executive Director of the Port of Port Angeles, addressed the Council, explaining some of the reasons that the project had come about. Ray Taylor then addressed the Council, representing the Washington Federation of Retirees Local 2, retirees from Crown-Zellerbach, Rainier, Fiberboard and Penply. Mr. Taylor stated that the group was not opposed to the principle of a progressive Port Angeles. He stated that his group had been accused of preparing a resolution oppos- ing the project and that this was not true. He stated that his group's position was that public money should not be used for private enterprise. Pat Downie, representing Port Angeles Waterfront Associates, then addressed the Council, stating that the Waterfront is Port Angeles' greatest asset. He stated that he has sought to strengthen and improve that asset. He stated that he was personally gratified by the support received at the public hearing. He also stated that he wanted to make everyone aware of Waterfront Associates' constant commitment to put together a project to be proud of. Randy Fairchild, manager of three area restaurants, stated that he was concerned as to whether the money could be put to better use by promoting an industry in Port Angeles. He stated that the legality of funds being used in this way was questionable. Councilman Quast then questioned Mr. Dohrn of the Washington State Planning & Community Affairs Agency. He asked Mr. Dohrn if the money could be used for any project other than this one. Mr. Dohrn stated that it could not. If the City does not proceed with this specific project, the grant would be discontinued. Mayor Duncan asked for further comments from the audience. There were none; therefore, she closed the public hearing and drew attention to a letter from the Planning & Community Affairs Agency stating that the Agency authorizes the City to begin incurring costs for any of the activities contained in the project application. Manager Flodstrom informed the Council that a contract with the Washington State Planning & Community Affairs Agency is being drafted at this time. Councilman Quast then moved to instruct staff to proceed with the drafting of the appropriate documents for the lending of the federal grant moneys to Waterfront Associates and that the documents be submitted at the next City Council meeting for Council review and signature by the Mayor. Councilman Whidden seconded. Councilman Hordyk conferred with Attorney Knutson. Attorney Knutson stated that the issues that had been questioned during the public hearing have been reviewed by the State previously and by city attorneys of other municipalities as well as himself. Manager Flodstrom informed the Council that the City would be in second position should any litigation occur. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman Haguewood abstaining. Mayor Duncan then recessed the meeting for 5 minutes. Mayor Duncan called the meeting back to order and proceeded with items on the agenda. 2. Planning Commission Minutes of February 15, 1984, and February 22, 1984 NO action was required of the Council. I I I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1984 Councilman Whidden moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commis- sion minutes of February 15 and February 22, 1984. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 3. Presentation on New Energy Standards and Local Government by Kurt Kreager from AWC Mr. Kreager addressed the Council with a slide presentation on energy standards for new construction suggested by the Power Planning Council which regulates the policies of BPA. Failure to adopt these policies prior to June of 1986 would result in increased surcharges on electric rates. 4. Ordinance Implementing Recently Approved Telecable Rates Mayor Duncan read the ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2292 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles fixing a new maximum rate schedule to be charged by Port Angeles Te1ecable, Inc., pursuant to a franchise granted to it by the City of Port Angeles; amending Section 14 of Ordinance No. 2269. Frank Platt of Port Angeles Telecable informed the Council that response had been received from,the Telecable Board regarding Councilman Hordyk's request for senior citizen discount on Telecable rates. Bob Aiken, Treasurer of Port Angeles Telecable, then presented the plan for discounts for senior citizens and totally disabled individuals. Councilman Schermer then moved to adopt the ordinance as read by title, amended to include the proposal for credit standards for low income and disabled individuals. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. ,5. Consideration of Pharmacy Contract for City-Paid Medical and Employee prescriptions Following discussion, Councilman Quast moved to authorize Mayor Duncan to sign the contract with Jim's Pharmacy of Port Angeles. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 6. Request to SurplUS Gravel Crushing Equipment at Morse Creek Pit Site Following discussion, Councilman Quast moved to declare the equipment surplus. councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Duncan informed members of the Council that it was 10:00 P.M. Councilman Hordyk moved to continue the meeting, with Councilman Quast seconding. The motion carried. 7. Request from K 0 N P for Closure of Chase Street Between Fourth and Fifth Streets for Home Show Councilman Whidden moved to grant the request for temporary closure of Chase Street (Fourth to Fifth) and the 4/5 alley east of Chase Street on April 28 and 29, provided access is maintained to the pool from Chase Street. Councilman Quast seconded, suggesting that a condition be that the City be allowed one inside exhibition stall available to the City and an outside exhibition area to display the new mechanized collection garbage truck. Councilman Whidden concurred to incorporate this condition into the motion. On call for the question, the motion carried. 8. Consideration of Elimination of City Center Bypass Councilman Schermer moved to accept the recommendation of the Public Works Department to eliminate the City center bypass and its existing signing. Councilman Quast seconded. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman Gerberding voting "No". Councilman Gerberding preferred the idea of having a work session and a public hearing prior to taking action. 9. Resolution Setting Hearing on Third and Tumwater Access Roadway Mayor Duncan read the resolution by title, entitled 113 114 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1984 RESOLUTION NO. 10-84 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles calling for a public hearing pertaining to the City's interest in a roadway across private property. Councilman Hordyk moved to pass the Resolution as read by title, with Councilman Whidden seconding. The motion carried. The public hearing was I set for March 20, 1984. VIII LATE ITEMS Mayor Duncan proclaimed March 11 through March 17, 1984 National Surveyor's Week. The Council set a Real Estate Committee meeting for March 7, 1984 at 4:00 P.M. IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA The Council discussed the following: A recent WPPSS billing; multiple Medic I billings, which will be considered by the Council March 20, 1984; contract negotiations with the Humane Society; set consideration future maintenance of the City telephone system for the March 20, 1984 meeting. Councilman Quast suggested changing the work shift of the Animal Control officer due to problems with dogs running at large during the Animal Control officer's off hours. Chief Cleland stated that during the summer, the Animal Control officer does vary his hours for this purpose. Mayor Duncan informed members of the Council and staff that she had toured another minesweeper this week and greeted representatives from an orphanage in Korea. She explained that the orphanage in Seoul, Korea, has existed I for 30 years and in that time has placed 300,000 Korean orphans. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting to executive session for the purpose of contract negotiations at 10:20 P.M. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 11:00 P.M. XII ADJOURNMENT Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at approximately ll:lS P.M. ~(.1/>;, () -flUJh/J'je lerk ~~~.. Mayor I