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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/07/1989I CALL TO ORDER Mayor McPhee called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 7:00 P.M. II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilman Sargent. III ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor McPhee, Councilmen Gabriel, Hallett, Hordyk, Lemon, Sargent, Stamon. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Public Present: W. Schilke, R. French, R. Taylor, K. Opman, J. Melton, S. Hopper, L. B. Glas, G. Watson, L. Beil, W. Comegys, L. Ensor, C. Horton, J. Erdmann. IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21. 1989 Councilman Hallett moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the February 21, 1989, regular City Council meeting. Councilman Sargent seconded and the motion carried 6 0, with Councilman Hordyk abstaining, as he was not present at that meeting. V FINANCE None. VI CONSENT AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington March 7, 1989 1293 Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Maike, 0. Miller, M. Cleland, S. Hursh, S. Brodhun, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, D. Wolfe, K. Ridout, G. Kenworthy, G. Turton. Councilman Stamon moved to accept the items listed on the Consent Agenda, including: (1) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (2) Vouchers of $1,791,164.48; and (3) Payroll of 2 -24 -89 of $242,147.48. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried unanimously. VII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Sharon Hopper, 1324 -D O'Brien Road, requested that the Council discuss the proposal of an ordinance to ban guns in public places. The item was placed as Item No. 1.1 on the Agenda. Councilman Hordyk requested that Item 11 be added-Ito the Agenda, Discussion of Video Taping of Council Meetings. VIII LEGISLATION 1. Public Hearings A. DelGuzzi LID Formation (Continued from 2 -7 -89) Director of Public Works Pittis reviewed with the Council the steps involved with the formation of the LID. Mayor McPhee read the Ordinance by title, entitled 1294 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 7, 1989 ORDINANCE NO. 2522 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, providing for the improvement of a certain area within the City by doing street improvements and by doing all other work necessary in connection therewith, creating a Local Improvement District therefor, DelGuzzi Drive LID #211, and providing for the payment of the cost of said improvements by special assessments upon the property in said District. Mayor McPhee opened the public hearing at 7:12 P.M. There being no public comment, he then closed the public hearing at 7:13 P.M. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Council- man Stamon seconded. Councilman Hallett questioned the need for a signal at the proposed site and expressed his concern regarding the traffic flow in the area. Director of Public Works Pittis stated the signal was required by the State should this area be developed through the annexation and development process. He further stated the traffic flow was taken into account by the State and the light will be an actuated signal. Therefore, it would stay green unless traffic coming out of the DelGuzzi Drive area, or traffic wanting to turn into this area, were to actuate the signal. Mayor McPhee asked the cost involved in the maintenance of the traffic light. Acting Light Director Hursh stated the lights are re- lamped once every five years, which requires about 8 hours of labor by two men. Mayor McPhee stated the traffic light cost is approximately $100,000. Director of Public Works Pittis stated that was correct and the design life was approximately 20 years. Mayor McPhee expressed his concern regarding the citizens of Port Angeles having to pay for the cost and maintenance of this traffic light. Councilman Stamon pointed out that the actual cost of the traffic light was included in the LID assessment and would be paid back to the City by the property owners. Therefore, the only on -going cost to the City would be for the maintenance. Councilman Stamon also stated that the LID, when completed, would connect Lindberg Road with Highway 101 and make a loop out of Golf Course Road, which stands to benefit more than those people in the LID itself, as it provides an alternate access route to 101. Director of Public Works Pittis stated that was true. Councilman Hordyk asked what method of assessment was being used to form the LID; was it zone and termini? Director of Public Works Pittis stated the method recommended is that the assessments be distributed among the various parcels as follows: 50% of the assessments be distributed in proportion to the adjusted net area of each parcel, and 50% of the assessments be dis- tributed evenly among the existing parcels. Open space and non -open space portions of each parcel will be considered to be combined into a single parcel. Because of the odd shapes of the lots, zone and termini would not work very well. Councilman Hordyk asked whether each property owner had been contacted and was there any response received by the City. Director of Public Works Pittis stated each property owner had been contacted and as of this date, there has been no protest received. Councilman Hordyk expressed his concern regarding the change in method of assessment, as zone and termini has been the past method of assessment used on LIDs and he wanted to be sure the property owners were aware of the assessment method being used. Director of Public Works Pittis assured him the property owners were aware of the assessment method. Following further discussion, Councilman Stamon offered a friendly amendment to publish the Ordinance by summary. Councilman Hallett concurred. -2- TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The City of Port Angeles is requesting proposals for its prescription drug contract in conjunction with the City- sponsored health plan. Sealed proposals will be received by the office of the City Clerk, 321 East Fifth Street, P.O. Box 1150, Port Angeles, WA 98362, after February 24, 1989, and on or before March 15, 1989, at 2:30 P.M. Proposal packets may be obtained from the Office of the Risk Manager, City of Port Angeles, at the above address, telephone (206) 452 -0411, extension 184. All proposals shall be submitted on the prescribed form and in the manner indicated by the instructions. The city of Port Angeles reserves the right to accept the proposal(s) and make an award to the responsible propos- er(s) which are in the best interests of the City; to post- pone the acceptance of proposals or bids and the award of the contract for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days; or to reject any and all proposals or bids and further adver- tise for proposals. The selection of the successful proposer will be determined by a committee of City employees. Attached is a sample matrix the committe will use to rank the strengths and weaknesses of each proposer. The matrix will be completed by the committee after due deliberation of the content of each proposal and the response to the specifications. Michelle M. Maike, City Clerk Pub.: Feb. 24 and March 3, 1989 CALL FOR BIDS CITY OF PORT ANGELES MICROFILMING SERVICES The City of Port Angeles is requesting bids for micro- filming services in conjunc- tion with the City's Records Management Program. Sealed bids will be received by the Office of the City I Clerk, 321 East Fifth Street, P.O. Box 1150, Port Angeles, WA 98362, until 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 21, 1989, and not later, and will be opened publicly at that time. Bid packets may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, City of Port Angeles, at the above address, tele- phone (206) 457 -0411, ext. 118. All bids shall be submit- ted on the prescribed form and in the manner indicated by the instructions. The City of Port Angeles re- serves the right to accept the bid(s) and make an award to the lowest respon- sible bidder(s) which are in the best interests of the City; to postpone the accep- tance of proposals or bids and the award of the con- tract for a period not to ex- ceed thirty (30) days; or to reject any and all bids and further advertise. Pub. March 3, 1989. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Port. Angeles City Council will hold a ;public hearing on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter, at 321 E. 5th Street. The purpose of this public hearing is to re- ceive public input on the proposed sewer rate in- crease. The public is invited to attend. Michelle M. Maike City Clerk Pub.: March 19, 1989. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Wash- ington, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 7, 1989, at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter, in the Coun- cil Chambers, 321 East 5th Street, Port Angeles, Washington. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed regulation of "fake brakes The public is invited to attend. Michelle M. Maike City Clerk Pub.: March 3, 1989. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the Utility Advisory Committee, a sub committee of the City Council, will hold a special meeting on Tues- day, March 9, 1989, at 4:00 PM in City Hall, 321 E. 5th Street, Port Angeles, Wash- ington. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and re- view the Secondary Treat- ment Facility Plan. Michelle M. Maike City Clerk Pub.: March 3, 1989. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE(S) ADOPTED BY THE PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 21, 1989 ORDINANCE NO. 2526 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washing- ton, revising sewer service rates and amending Chapter VI of Ordinance No. 2394, as amended by Ordinance No. 2482, and Chapter 13.65 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 2526 est- ablishes the single residen- tial unit rate and each living unit connected with the City water system shall be char- ged a monthly customer charge of $10 per month, plus $0.73 per 100 cubic feet for the amount of metered water consumed by the user during the billing period, with a maximum charge of $20.95 per month. All other residential units and living units shall be charged $16.75 per month. Further, Ordinance No. 2526 establishes a Commercial and Industrial rate to be charged as $3.05 per month, plus $0.89 per 100 cubic feet for the amount of metered water consumed during the billing period. Commercial and Industrial dischargers which have a lower water or wastewater discharge into the public sewers may have their sew- er charges calculated at the rate of $1.01 times the total number of equivalent plumb- ing fixtures. This Ordinance shall take ef- fect April 1, 1989. Full text of said Ordinance shall be mailed upon req- uest. Michelle M. Maike City Clerk Pub.: March 24. 1989. B. Consideration of Jake Brake Ordinance Mayor McPhee opened the public hearing at 7:28 P.M. 1295 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 7, 1989 On call for the question, the amended motion carried, with Mayor McPhee voting "No Warren Schilke, 812 East First Street, owner of Ruffles Motel, spoke in favor of the Ordinance banning the use of jake or compression brakes within the City limits. He stated it has been his observation that these jake brakes are used at all hours during the day and night. He stated with the speed limit within the City being 35 miles per hour and under, he did not feel jake brakes were needed. However, he did urge the Council consider an ordinance authorizing emergency vehicles to use jake or compression brakes. John Fortman, 1331 West 16th Street, stated he did not feel the problem at hand was the use of jake brakes, but the misuse and lack of proper mufflers. He expressed his concern with the need to have a compression brake system on a truck while carrying a load, especially down the Truck Route. He felt there should be an ordinance that coincides with State laws requiring an adequate muffler on the engine brake system and proper use of those braking systems. Councilman Lemon asked Mr. Fortman if he felt there were any other areas within the City where a compression braking system would be needed. Mr. Fortman stated on Front Street between Peabody and Lincoln Streets. Casey Horton, 4005 Hennessey Lane, stated you are not allowed to drive a car or a motorcycle without a muffler and he did not feel a truck should be able to operate without a muffler. However, if you take the jake brakes away, then you are putting safety in jeopardy and the problem at hand is not the safety, but rather the noise. He suggested truck drivers be ticketed for driving without proper muffler systems. R. P. Willson, 12th and "A" Streets, stated he is representing several neighbors within his area who are concerned about the noise involved with jake brakes, stating they do not want to jeopardize the safety and recognize that the use of jake brakes on the logging roads is necessary; but as far as the use of them within the corporate City limits, he did not feel there were any grades on any streets, including the Truck Route, that justify the use of compression brakes. Larry Leonard, 1030 Olympus, expressed his concern regarding the safety factor of the jake brakes on the trucks, stating he felt if the Council were to prohibit jake brake systems within the City there could be some possible lawsuit action if someone should lose his life. He suggested an ordinance which would preclude the use of compression systems within the City limits except on the Truck Route, Front Street hill, and Rayonier hill. George Shepley, 1716 East Third Street, stated what the issue really comes down to is no unmuffled jake brakes within the City limits. Greg Watson, 783 Sammish Island Road, Beau, Washington, Navistar Truck manufacturer, stated the problem is not the jake brakes but the noise. The Federal government has a set standard for decibels. He stated the issue is not to condemn the truckers, the jake brake people, the engine manufac- turers, but the problem is the people who do not use the mufflers and if there is a problem, it is because the City is not enforcing its own laws. Ken Chapman, 519 South "E" Street, works for the Washington Utilities Transportation Commission as an investigator and stated he is not speaking for the Utilities Transportation Commission, but rather to give some insight into the issue. He stated there are statutes within the RCW which outline what the decibel levels can be. He stated this is a problem which law enforcement is aware of; however, from his agency's standpoint it is cost prohibitive and difficult to enforce. There being no further public input, Mayor McPhee closed the public hearing at 7:56 P.M. Councilman Hordyk asked Chief of Police Cleland why the present ordinance was unenforceable and what about the enforcement of mufflers or restricted -3- 1296 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 7, 1989 exhaust systems. How could that be enforced? Chief Cleland stated without a sound meter it is difficult to enforce. Sergeant Gale Turton stated the Department is trying to prepare an ordinance which will work for the trucking industry as well as the public. Councilman Gabriel asked if the ordinance was to be passed, how would it be enforced. Sgt. Turton stated the officer on the street would be able to enforce the jake brake ordinance because they are no longer lawful within the City limits, except in emergency situations. Councilman Stamon stated there is a problem and she realized the safety concern as well; however, she believed the City ought to eliminate the use of jake brakes within the City of Port Angeles on the level streets. As far as safety concerns, the Truck Route and Rayonier hill are probably justi- fiable use areas. She pointed out the owners of Atlas, Erdmann, and Priest Trucking have been contacted and these individuals do support an ordinance which would ban the use of jake brakes within the City limits. Councilman Lemon made reference to a letter received from Hopkins Logging Co. which states, in part, that the problem is the excessive noise put out by some operators of trucks who refuse to muffle their machines. The jake brake is not a problem if it is muffled and it is truly needed for safety down the Truck Route. Councilman Lemon concurred with Councilman Stamon's comment regarding the level areas of town. However, he expressed concern with problems arising from the prohibiting of jake brakes within the City limits and in his opinion, the City could be held liable if there were any accidents as a result of the prohibition of jake brakes. Councilman Sargent asked Manager Flodstrom if he had heard from Dick Kott, owner of Atlas Trucking. Manager Flodstrom stated Mr. Kott had contacted him and had wanted to be at the meeting; however, he was unable to attend. Mr. Kott stated Atlas trucking does support the use of jake brakes; however, they would support whatever regulations the Council would put into effect. Mr. Kott stated there is particular concern regarding the areas mentioned in town, the Truck Route and Rayonier hill, and there is a definite need to maintain the use of muffled jake brakes, properly maintained and operated, on those areas. Following further discussion, Mayor McPhee read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, prohibiting the use of compression brakes in the City except in emergencies, providing penalties therefor, authorizing the Director of Public Works to post appropriate signs, and establishing an effective date. Councilman Stamon moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, with the exception that the City allow for the use of properly maintained and operated muffled jake brakes specifically and only on the Truck Route and Rayonier hill. Further, that the present standards outlined in the current ordinance would apply for enforcement in those two areas. Councilman Hallett seconded. Councilman Stamon stated the citizens of Port Angeles have a right to expect to be protected from unnecessary noises, and also the Council has the responsibility to ensure public safety. Enacting this ordinance as worded would meet the criteria. Mayor McPhee stated by excluding the Truck Route, he did not believe the City would be solving the existing problem. Councilman Hordyk stated the motion does not resolve the problem, as he felt the jake brake was a necessity and there are other laws that could resolve _this problem. He stated we should go back to enforcing the muffler and the noise. He requested the City Attorney and the Police Department draft an -4- ordinance which reflects those two issues: the maintenance of safety and elimination of noise. Following further discussion, the question was called and the motion failed with Councilmen Stamon and Hallett voting "Aye Councilman Hordyk moved the Council instruct the City Attorney and the Police Department to come back with a workable ordinance, enforceable, that addresses the safety issue as well. Councilman Gabriel seconded. Following discussion, the question was called and the motion failed with Councilmen Hordyk, Gabriel, and Lemon voting "Aye Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Council- man Sargent seconded. Councilman Lemon stated for the record if the Ordinance should pass the reason he would be voting in opposition is that the Council is not addressing the safety factor in the prohibition of jake brakes. On call for the question, the motion failed, with Councilmen Hallett, Sargent, and Mayor McPhee voting "Aye Councilman Hordyk moved to table the issue until the March 21, 1989, City Council meeting. Councilman Gabriel seconded and the motion carried, with Councilman Hallett voting "No C. Rezone Boureet: REZ- 89(02)3 Northwest Corner 6th and "E" Streets Mayor McPhee opened the public hearing at 8:45 P.M. Ken Chapman, 519 South "E" Street, submitted a petition to the Council in opposition to the proposed rezone. Mr. Chapman stated he was against the rezone to multi family as it was not in character with the rest of the area. He cited parking problems during heavy usage of Shane Park, as well as heavy pedestrian traffic, stating there are no sidewalks in the area and that density will only increase the problem. Further, he pointed out to the Council that the Gund Plaza project is in the area of the proposed rezone and will already be impacting the area. Ray Taylor, 1025 West Sixth Street, also stated his concerns with the traffic and parking problems, mainly due to the existence of Shane Park. He complimented the City Planner on the information provided to him on the project, stating he agrees with the decision made by the Planning Commission to deny the rezone request. Wally Comegys, 603 South "E" Street, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezone, citing the increased traffic. Councilman Stamon made note of a letter received by Councilmembers from Carl Alexander with respect to the rezone. Mayor McPhee closed the public hearing at 9:00 P.M. Councilman Stamon moved that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the rezone request, citing the following findings: Residential Policy No. 18: High density development should be allowed in areas which would provide aesthetic amenities or suburban environmental characteristics to a larger percentage of the population, provided such development would not have adverse impacts on the surrounding low density development; Circulation Policies Nos. 7 and 8: Pedestrian and vehicular traffic should be separated as much as possible; and The collector arterials and residential streets should serve primarily local traffic with special emphasis on safety for pedestrian traffic; Social Objectives Nos. 1 and 2: People of the city should be encouraged to participate in community development decisions; and A population growth of approximately 1% a year should be used as a basis for planning; and Land Use Objective No. 1: To encourage the most appropriate use of the land in Port Angeles. Councilman Hallett seconded. Following some discussion of the motion, the question was called and the motion carried unanimously. -5- 1297 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 7, 1989 1298 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 7, 1989 Mayor McPhee opened the public hearing at 9:03 P.M Acting Planning Director Miller made note of some corrections to the Ordinance. George Shepley, 1716 East Third Street, the applicant, stated his intent was to be consistent with the surrounding zoning designation. Mayor McPhee closed the public hearing at 9 :06 P.M. and read the Ordinance by title, entitled Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Council- man Gabriel seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Hallett moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommenda- tion for approval of the rezone from RS -9 to LI, Light Industrial, citing the following findings: (1) The location, at the intersection of Highway 101 and the Tumwater Truck Route, rezoned to Light Industrial complies with Industrial Development Policy No. 2 and Circulation Policy No. 9; (2) The parcel is relatively level, served with utilities and improved roadways; therefore, it complies with Industrial Development Policy No. 2; (3) The location, site characteristics, present surrounding zoning, and development of land uses in the area indicate that Light Industrial zoning is the most appropriate district and is in accordance with Land Use Objectives Nos. 1 and 2; (4) The rezone provides for an expansion of the Light Industrial District, encouraged by Economic Objective No. 1. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried unanimously. E. Public Nuisance Resolution 706 East Front. 7181 East Front Mayor McPhee opened the public hearing at 9:10 P.M. There being no public comment, he then closed the public hearing. Mayor McPhee read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 6 -89 D. Rezone Shepley: REZ- 89(02)4 4312 Newell Road ORDINANCE NO. 2523 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles reclassifying property located at 4312 Newell Road from RS -9 to LI. A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, declaring the existence of a public nuisance and requiring the elimination of such nuisance. Councilman Sargent moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Council- man Stamon seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 1.1 Discussion of Proposed Gun Ordinance Weapons Within a Public Place Mayor McPhee asked Attorney Knutson whether the Council could control the carrying of arms in a public place. Attorney Knutson stated he believed the Council would be able to do that; however, he would have to do some research. Chief Cleland stated he shares the same concerns and that further research would be needed on the issue. Councilman Hallett moved to direct staff to explore the issue and to come back before the Council with some preliminary information outlining the scope of what the Council can and cannot do and what the staff would see as potential problems. Councilman Lemon seconded. Councilman Stamon requested that this specifically address the issue of public buildings and public facilities. Councilman Hallett concurred. -6- Sharon Hopper, 1324 -D O'Brien Road, gave the Council some background on an incident which took place in the County Courthouse during the past several weeks in which a man walked into the Courthouse carrying a gun and a knife on his hip, and she also understood there to be a gun in his duffel bag. This person was angry at the time and wished to see the Prosecuting Attorney. She was concerned with the ability of a person being able to carry a weapon in a public place. For the safety of everyone, persons should not be allowed in a public place if they are carrying any kind of weapon. On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. BREAK Mayor McPhee recessed the meeting for a break at 9:15 P.M. 2. Planning Commission Minutes of February 22. 1989 A. Interpretation of Permissibility of Out- Patient Counseling Center in RMF District Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the Planning Commission's inter- pretation that the requested use is not a permitted or conditional use in the Residential Multi- Family District. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried unanimously. B. Acceptance of Minutes Councilman Hordyk moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of February 22, 1989. Councilman Gabriel seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 3. Consideration of Flood Plain Ordinance Amendment Mayor McPhee read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2524 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending regulations for Flood Plain Management and amending Ordinances 2445 and 2514 and Chapter 15.12 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Hordyk moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Sargent seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 4. Consideration of Amendments to City's Investment Policy Councilman Hallett moved to concur with the recommendation to amend Section 3 of the City's Investment Policy to add the following authorized invest- ments: (1) Commercial paper (purchased in accordance with the policies and guidelines established by the State Investment Board); (2) Mutual funds and money market funds authorized by RCW 39.59.030. Councilman Sargent seconded. Following some discussion, the question was called and the motion carried with Councilman Gabriel voting "No 5. Discussion of Proposed Sewer Rate Increase (for Secondary Sewage Treatment Sinking Fund) Councilman Stamon outlined for the Council the discussion by the UAC and the recommendation of a base rate which seemed to be the best alternative, as this proposal seemed to have the least negative financial impact on the customer. Director of Administrative Services Wolfe presented Council with an overview of the proposed rate changes. Following the presentation, Councilman Hallett moved to continue the items as listed on the agenda. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried unanimously. -7- 1299 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 7, 1989 1300 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 7, 1989 Administrative Services Director Wolfe stated that after a discussion with the UAC, it was determined that the most favorable approach would be to adopt Rate Alternative No. 4, with the customer charge of $10 for residen- tial rates and a customer charge of $3.05 for commercial accounts. Following a lengthy discussion of the alternatives, Councilman Hallett moved that the Council make a preliminary recommendation favoring the recommendation from the Utility Advisory Committee, which is Rate Alterna- tive No. 4; to direct staff to develop an appropriate ordinance; and that Council set a public hearing to discuss this item at the March 21, 1989, City Council meeting. Councilman Stamon seconded. On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. 6. Consideration of Re- appointment of Bob Philoott to the Planning Commission: Roger Reidel to the Park. Recreation. and Beautification Board Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the recommendation and re- appoint Mr. Philpott to the Planning Commission and Mr. Reidel to the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board. Councilman Hallett seconded. Councilman Hordyk stated he has had two people approach him who are interested in serving on the Planning Commission, stating these people should be able to make formal application to the City Manager and the position should not be filled at this time. He requested the positions be advertised. Councilman Stamon stated these members have filled unexpired terms and she felt since there has been considerable time and energy put into these positions by these people, they should be afforded the opportunity to serve a full term. Councilman Hordyk stated he felt the opportunity should be available to anyone who so desired to become a board member. On call for the question, the motion failed with Councilmen Hallett, Sargent and Stamon voting "Aye Councilman Hordyk moved that the openings for the Planning Commission and the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Commission be advertised through March 31, 1989, and that applications be made to the City Manager's Office; further, that those applications be forwarded to the Council. Councilman Lemon seconded and the motion carried, with Councilmen Hallett and Stamon voting "No The Council requested that Mr. Philpott and Mr. Reidel continue serving on the boards until the positions have been filled. 7. Suggested Guidelines for Future Meetings Between City Council. Planning Commission. Realtors. Developers. etc. Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the conclusions and recommendations to schedule a town hall meeting dealing with the issue of growth and development with topics as follows: (1) Do we want growth? (2) Do we and should we encourage and accommodate growth? (3) What are appropriate development standards? (4) Who pays and when? (5) Are today's needs for growth different than yesterday's needs? (6) What is the future of the single family home? (7) What is good growth; what is bad growth? (8) Where should growth occur? Councilman Lemon seconded. Councilman Hallett stated he would like to see the Planning Commission be the body to conduct the meeting, as this is what they are charged with doing; he believed the concept of the issue makes sense and the idea has merit, but he believed the appropriate starting point would be with the body charged with land use issues. Councilman Lemon stated he was the person who initiated this issue and he felt as an elected representative, the Council should be the body in charge because of the controversial issues concerning development. 1301 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 7, 1989 Councilman Stamon voiced her support for the town meeting, as she felt this was a very informal setting and would be most appropriate regarding these issues. Councilman Sargent concurred with Councilman Stamon's comments, as she felt the setting would be more productive. Lorraine Ross, 418 East Front Street, stated she felt the meeting should be to the principals in the land use development area. Councilman Stamon said she did not feel it would be appropriate to exclude anyone from participating in this town meeting setting. Following further discussion, the question was called and the motion carried. 8. Consideration of Selection of Consultant for Storm Drain Study Councilman Sargent moved the Council authorize the Public Works Department to enter into, contract negotiations with the firm of Brown and Caldwell for a storm water management plan and to bring the contract back to the Council for approval. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 9. Consideration of Municipal Code Amendment Dealing With the Board of Adiustment Mayor McPhee read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2525 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending certain provisions regarding the Board of Adjustment and amending Sections 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 of Ordinance No. 1796, Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1802, Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Ordinance No. 1887, and Chapter 2.52 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Stamon moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, and directed staff to publish the Ordinance by summary. Councilman Hallett seconded. On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. 10. Consideration of Contract for 1989 with Tourism Convention Association of Clallam County Councilman Sargent moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract between the City and the Tourism Convention Association of Clallam County for tourism promotion services for 1989. Councilman Stamon seconded. Councilman Gabriel offered a friendly amendment under Item 1, Performance of Contract, Subsection (B), to strike the words in `the second sentence, "and administrative assistant Councilman Stamon, as the seconder, stated this was not acceptable as she felt the Executive Director needed secretarial support and she felt that was the intent of the administrative assistant position. Councilman Gabriel stated he did not feel it would be appropriate for the City to set a precedent in writing contracts which require the hiring of more personnel than may be needed. Councilman Sargent concurred with Councilman Gabriel's statement, as she believed the Director would need to stay within the budget. Following some discussion, the friendly amendment was changed to strike the full second sentence, "At a minimum, the contract will provide the Executive Director and administrative assistant to provide for the conference, convention, and meeting recruitment and support function." Councilmen Sargent and Stamon concurred. -9- 1302 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 7, 1989 Councilman Lemon spoke in opposition, as in reviewing the advertising campaign, he did not feel the City's money being contributed to the TCACC is being appropriately spent. He voiced his concern with the advertising in a magazine which had published a derogatory article on the City of Port Angeles. Councilman Stamon stated the Board had discussed this issue at the January meeting and the philosophy of the organization is to concentrate advertising efforts on a market which they feel will get the greatest return in terms of tourism. With regard to the magazine and the derogatory article, members of the Board have sent letters stating their disapproval. The question was called and the amended motion carried, with Councilman Lemon and Mayor McPhee voting "No 11. Discussion of Videotaping of Council Meetings Councilman Hordyk expressed his disapproval with the videotaping of Council meetings. He felt it was not appropriate for staff to do without approval of the Council. Councilman Stamon stated this issue had come before the Council during a meeting at which Councilman Hordyk was not present. Councilman Lemon pointed out it was not a discussion item; however, it was in the Information Agenda. Manager Flodstrom stated it was up to the Council's discretion whether to authorize the videotaping of the Council meetings or not. However, this is in the current franchise agreement with Port Angeles Telecable to ultimately televise the Council meetings, by either direct or delayed broadcast, and this item will come before the Council during the 1990 budget. Mayor McPhee asked Director of Administrative Services Wolfe as to the cost of the tapes. Director Wolfe replied they are $3.95 and the primary purpose is not as an enhanced audio, but as a back -up audio recording of the meeting, because of some recent problems with the audio equipment. These tapes will be recycled on a rotating basis. The Council took no action on this issue. IX CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS /LATE ITEMS Councilman Hallett made reference to a letter of thanks from the PUD regarding the cooperation received from City Light during the restoration of services affected by the heavy snowfall, and he complimented the City Light Department. He also complimented the Police Department for the well -done annual report. Councilman Stamon made reference to a letter received from the Department of Energy on the Super Good Cents home awards, and she congratulated LBR Construction as being the winner for the 1988 award and thanked LBR for its support of the Super Good Cents Program. Councilman Sargent pointed out that the Recycling Committee is alive and well and distributed some litter bags with a recycling logo on them to the Councilmembers. She also requested some information be drafted by staff in regard to fireworks. Mayor McPhee also complimented the Police Department on their annual report. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McPhee recessed the meeting to executive session at 10:40 P.M. to discuss three items of litigation. Approximate time, 10 minutes. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 10:54 P.M. XII ADJOURNMENT CC. 57 The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:55 P.M. Clerk Mayor i [IL 1303 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 7, 1989