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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/19/19911865 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington March 19, 1991 I CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Sargent called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:07 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Sargent, Councilmen Cornell, Hallett (arrived at 6:15), Lemon, Nicholson, Ostrowski, Wight. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Acting Clerk McFarland, S. Brodhun, M. Cleland, B. Collins, L. Glenn, K. Godbey, J. Pittis, B. Titus, B. Jones, G. Kenworthy, T. Smith, K. Ridout, B. Coons, H. Hutchison. Public Present: C. Shurland, L. Beil, D. Vautier, R. Reidel, T. Durham, B. Haselton, T. Haley. III ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Sargent adjourned the meeting to executive session to discuss matters of litigation and labor negotiations at 6:07 P.M. IV RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at 7:05 P.M. V CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION Mayor Sargent called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 7:12 P.M. VI PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the Adventure Group Campfire Girls. Members: Andrea Everett, Heidi Waite, Emily Coulter, Rachel Braun, and Jodie Clausen. VII MINUTES 1. Correction to minutes of regular meeting of February 5, 199] Councilman Cornell moved that the correction to the minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 1991, be approved as suggested. Councilman Lemon seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 2. Approval of minutes of special meeting of February 28, 199] Councilman Wight moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting of February 28, 1991, with the following correction: On page 19, the wording "set aside" be changed to establishing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ostrowski. The motion to approve the minutes as corrected carried unanimously. 3. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of March 5~ 199] Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1991. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cornell. The following correction was offered by Councilman Cornell on page 16, inserting a paragraph between the first and second paragraphs, to read as follows: After discussion, consensus was also reached that the recreation center and the pickle ball court would be included in the area shown as Lot 4. 1866 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 19, 1991 An additional correction was made to page 19, which read "could stand alone" to be changed to "could not stand alone". The motion to approve the minutes as corrected carried unanimously. 4. Approval of minutes of special City/County economic development meeting of March 7, 1991 Councilman Nicholson moved to approve the minutes of the special City/County economic development meeting of March 7, 1991. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion. Mayor Sargent pointed out that Dave Cameron, Clallam County Commission, should be added to the attendance at the special meeting. The motion to approve the minutes as corrected carried unanimously. VIII FINANCE 1. Final acceptance and payment to Northwest Linings for "E" Street reservoir lining project ($34,320.29) Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve and accept the work performed on the "E" Street reservoir lining, and authorize the release of retainage following the 30-day waiting period for lien filings and after receipt of clearances from the Department of Labor & Industries and the Department of Revenue, and that payment of $32,728.44 be made to Northwest Linings and Geotextiles and $1,591.85 to retainage. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cornell and carried unanimously. 2. Consideration of bids for 5th and Peabody signal project Councilman Nicholson moved to award the bid for the basic proposal and Additive "B" to Olympic Electric, Inc., the basic proposal in the amount of $122,041.12; Additive "B" for traffic counters, in the amount of $4,200. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hallett. Discussion followed as to what would happen with the other two elements of this contract (the shoulder improvements and the lap-top computer). Director of Public Works Pittis stated the lap-top computer would be done without, and that the shoulder improvements would be added into a larger job in that area. The financial and safety considerations of completing Additive "A" at a different time were questioned by Councilman Hallett and answered by City Engineer Kenworthy, which led to an understanding by the Councilmembers of the intended completion at a later time. Councilman Cornell asked whether Items 3, 4, and 8 on the list let for bid could be performed by City personnel. Engineer Kenworthy informed him that doing this work in conjunction with the signal work being performed would lead to problems with labor unions and it could not be done at the same time. On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. 3. Amendment No 2 to DOE grant for sewage treatment plant planning -- Councilman Cornell moved to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the DOE grant WFGS$-074. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hallett and carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment. IX CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hallett moved to accept the items listed on the Consent Agenda, as follows: (1) Civil Service Rule amendment; (2) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (3) Vouchers of $329,985.45; (4) Payroll of 3-3-91 of $271,144.60; (5) Concept Administrators: January, $57,638.65; February, $40,057.33. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nicholson. During discussion of items on the vouchers, Police Chief C%eland informed Council that confiscated drug money from the Drug Task Force purchased the D.A.R.E. van which was shown on the voucher list. The same money also purchased a van for Sequim and one for the County. -2- 1867 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 19, 1881 The Consent Agenda was accepted by unanimous vote. X ITEMS FROM THE COUNCIL/AUDIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED/PLACED ON THE AGENDA Tim Haley, President of the Port Angeles Downtown Association, announced that Port Angeles was accepted to the Mainstreet Program. Port Angeles is one of five cities accepted to the program. Mr. Haley thanked the City staff, Convention Bureau, Economic Development Council, Lindy Productions, and members of the PADA for their help in preparation of the grant request. Councilman Cornell commended Mr. Haley for his efforts on behalf of the City. Roger Reidel, Bellingham, requested lobbying support from the City to the Federal government in support of timber worker retraining. Council directed staff to have suggestions prepared for the next meeting as to how Port Angeles could help the process. Agnes Walker, Olympic Disposal, stated she wished to address Item 4 on the Legislation Agenda. Larry Leonard, 1030 Olympus, voiced concern about additions to the Growth Management Bill addressing vesting rights and more State control involved in growth management problems. He requested the City study the issues closely and possibly take a stand on these issues. Councilman Wight voiced the same concerns. City Manager Pomeranz will have a status report of the various growth management bills prepared for the next meeting. Mayor Sargent moved Item 1 from the Information Agenda forward to the Legisla- tion Agenda. The Council tour of the City was rescheduled because of a conflict with Good Friday. Alternate dates suggested were May 3rd and 10th. No decision was made at this time. Item 2 of the Information Agenda was approved without discussion. The staff report was accepted as submitted. Councilman Hallett wants the record to indicate one item has been eliminated from the next Agenda. Councilman Wight asked that Item 14 of the Information Agenda be moved forward to the current agenda. XI LEGISLATION 1. PUBLIC MEETING: Consideration of public nuisances Councilman Ostrowski moved that the lot at 517 East Fourth be declared a public nuisance and that the owners be required to correct the condition as set forth in Chapter 8.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nicholson and carried unanimously. Mayor Sargent read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 6-91 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 Hallett moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Wight seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 2. CONSIDERATION OF DECISION ON ENNIS CREEK ESTATES PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - PRD-89(04)l, DelGuzzi Drive (Continued from March 5, 1991) Councilman Cornell repeated the consensus of opinion sent to the developer at the last meeting. Councilman Wight concurred that this was indeed what had been stated. Council did not feel the developer followed directions from the last meeting. Consensus was reached that Lot 1 was to contain the retirement home which would house the office/management capability, but that the recreational facility be moved. -3- 1868 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 19, 1991 Further consensus was reached that Lot 3 and the 150-foot buffer zone behind Lot 4 be attached to Lot 2. The chain-link fence is to be along the entire length of Lot 4, thereby blocking all potential use of the buffer zone as part of the usable lot. Consensus was reached that Lot 4 must conform to RS-9 Zoning for the use of setbacks, etc., with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. Also, there were to be no more than 16 residential units, to consist of a mix of duplex and single-family dwellings. Council commended the developer for making Lot 32 a playground. Council reached consensus that this lot should remain a playground. Councilman Nicholson moved to continue consideration of the decision of the Ennis Greek Estates PRD to the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hallett and carried unanimously. 3. Planning Commission Minutes of March 13, 1991 A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-91(02)02 CHILDERS, Northeast corner of Eunice/Georgiana Streets: Request to allow a day care center in the RS-7, Residential Single-Family District. (No action required) B. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT - ZCA-91(03)2 - SADLER, CSD-C District: Request to amend the CSD-C Community Shopping District to allow small appliance repair uses. (Set public hearing for 4-01-92) Councilman Lemon moved to set a public hearing for April 2, 1991. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ostrowski and carried unanimously. C. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Councilman Nicholson moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of March 13, 1991. Councilman Lemon seconded the motion. Councilman Cornell inquired as to the status of the day care center. Council was advised that the matter had been continued; therefore, it is advisable for Council to avoid comment on this matter, because there is the possibility the matter could come to Council on Appeal. The vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 4. Consideration of ordinance revising solid waste rates Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2630 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Solid Waste Rates and regulations and implementing curbside recycling, amending Ordinance 2317, as amended, and amending Chapters 13.54 and 13.56 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code, and adding Section 13.54.065 to the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Wight seconded the motion. Agnes Walker, Olympic Disposal, requested the Council postpone the implementa- tion of the rate increase to give her time to get a rate increase approved by the State. She stated this process would take approximately 90 days. Discussion was held about rate and incentive review, to be conducted of the recycling program after implementation of the program. The Ordinance was revised to read that Sections 3, 5, and 6 of this Ordinance will be effective July 1, 1991. All other sections of this Ordinance will be effective April 1, 1991. The motion to adopt the Ordinance as revised carried unanimously. -4- 1869 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 19, !~ /qg/ 5. Consideration of resolution establishing construction contract change order procedures Mayor Sargent read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 7-91 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the approval of change orders for construction contracts under certain circumstances, and establishing a procedure for City Council review. Councilman Cornell moved to pass the Resolution as read by title, placing $100,000 in the contract amount space. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wight and carried unanimously. 6. Consideration of ordinance modifying short plat requirements Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2631 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, allowing a modified asphaltic concrete (AC) street section in short subdivisions, and amending Ordinance No. 2222 and Chapter 16.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Cornell moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Hallett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 7. Consideration of changes to Nuisance Ordinance procedures Council discussion led to the consensus that the penalty policy was already in the ordinance and the only action required was a change in the method the ordinance was enforced. Consensus was also reached that Councilmembers did not need to personally view the properties involved, unless an appeal was filed. Director of Public Works Pittis stated he would have his Departmental procedures revised and provided for the Council's information at a future meeting. 8. Request to set Real Estate Committee meeting A Real Estate Committee meeting was set for Tuesday, March 26, 1991, at 9:00 A.M. 9. Request from Clallam County for Council appointment of City representatives to three advisory committees relative to Regional Growth Management Because of a submission deadline of March 13th, Mayor Sargent filled the three positions requested before the Council meeting. Councilman Ostrowski was appointed to represent the forest and mineral resource land; Dick Goin to represent the critical areas and wetlands; and Alan Busenback to represent the agricultural interests. Council thanked Mayor Sargent for taking care of meeting the deadline. 10. Consideration of recommendation on vehicle replacements Councilman Nicholson moved to authorize staff to replace the following fleet units: #134, #145, #150 (cab/chassis only), #1210, #1746, #1811, #1890, #1903, and #1945. Replacements would utilize the State Bid Award where possible and otherwise be accomplished by formal bids. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wight. Councilman Lemon addressed four of the items on the list of replacements. Central Services Manager Smith answered Councilman Lemon's questions, explaining the cost analysis procedures used in preparing the recommendation. The motion carried, with Councilman Lemon opposing. -5- 1870 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 19, 1991 11 ITT Rayonier lease for Lots 3 & 4, Ediz Hook Councilman Cornell moved that Council authorize the Mayor to execute the lease renewal with ITT Rayonier. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ostrowski, and carried unanimously. 12. Request by Art Center Trustees for consideration of an ordinance governing use of that facility Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2632 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles -- establishing use regulations for the Port Angeles Fine Art Center, and creating Chapter 12.16 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Wight seconded the motion. Discussion was held as to the merit of allowing alcoholic beverages on the premises. Director of Parks & Recreation Brodhun pointed out that this ordinance is the same as that used at the Vern Burton Center. James Butler, 711 Milwaukee Drive, Chairman of the Board of the Fine Art Center, answered the Council's concerns about the closing time being 11:00 P.M., when the Fine Art Center is located in a residential area. The motion carried unanimously. 13. Elwha River Concerns Mayor Sargent suggested the statement, "In view of the negative impacts on the timber industry, any further financial impacts to our commercial customers could have devastating impacts to our City", be added to the draft position paper. Council directed staff to have a detailed analysis of both the positive and negative aspects of the FERC report ready for the next Council meeting, with recommendations as to possible resolution, stating the position of the City of Port Angeles. Councilman Wight moved to send the position paper, as modified, to the Superin- tendent of the Olympic National Park by FAX tomorrow and that we continue to work on a draft paper of comment on the EIS for presentation to FERC before the end of the review period on April 26th. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ostrowski and carried unanimously. 14. Compensation of Mayor and City Council Councilman Wight moved to carry this item forward to a future meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hallett and carried unanimously. XII CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/LATE ITEMS _ Councilman Wight reported on a trip with the Visitor and Convention Bureau to Bremerton and Tacoma. His recommendation was that the procedures being followed in these communities should be studied by Port Angeles. Councilman Cornell noted he would be absent from the next Council meeting. XIII ADJOURNMENT Councilman Wight moved to adjourn. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:58 P.M. CC.211 -6-