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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/19/1996 3241 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington March 19, 1996 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Ostrowski called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to SPECIAL MEETING: order at 6:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Ostrowski, Councilmembers Braun, Campbell, Doyle, Hulett, McKeown, and Wiggins. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Hagar, B. Becker, S. Brodhun, B. Collins, K. Godbey, S. Ilk, J. Pittis, B. Titus, D. Dickson, B. Coons, T. McCabe, B. Knight, D. McKeen, and B. Jones. Public Present: Several present; however, none signed the roster. ADJOURN TO The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss a claim pending EXECUTIVE SESSION: against the City for approximately 20 minutes. RETURN TO OPEN The meeting returned to open session at 7:03 p.m. SESSION: CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Ostrowski called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to REGULAR MEETING: order at 7:15 p.m. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Ostrowski. ALLEGIANCE: APPROVAL OF Councilman Braun moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting of MINUTES: February 27, 1996. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilman Hulett moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1996. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion. Mayor Ostrowski requested a correction to Page 8 of the minutes, "Mayor Ostrowski announced that he, Councilman Doyle, and the City Manager will be welcoming new industries when they arrive in Port Angeles." The Mayor felt this to be somewhat misleading, in that Councilman Doyle just happened to be present at the last welcoming. Mayor Ostrowski indicated that any of the Council members may wish to participate in this endeavor. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. CEREMONIAL 1. Employee Suggestion Program MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: City Manager Pomeranz presented Tom McCabe and Bruce Knight an Employee Suggestion Program Award of $500.00 each. Employee Suggestion Program FINANCE: 1. Request Call for Bids for Ambulance Bids for Ambulance Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Councilman Hulett moved to authorize a call for bids for the purchase of a new medium duty ambulance. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion. Councilman Doyle stated that, as a member of the New Vehicle Committee, he had spoken to the Equipment Services Manager, Pete Burrett, regarding the bid proposal and was satisfied with the call for bids. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. - 1 - 3242 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 19, 1996 FINANCE: 2. Information on Police Station Remodel Change Order (Cont'd) Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Police Station Remodel Department and asked Director Pittis if he wished to make any further explanation Change Order for the change order. Director Pittis stated that additional storage space has long been a goal, and this change order will finally achieve that goal. Finance Director Godbey explained the current record storage problems and affirmed that this change order was in the best interest of the City. After brief discussion, Councilman Campbell moved to authorize the issuance of Change Order g7 in the amount of $31,422.73 which will increase the Alternate #2 amount to $54,447.73. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Doyle moved to accept the Consent Agenda, including: 1) Payroll - March 10, 1996 '- $343,460.58; 2) Voucher list - March 15, 1996 - $407,091.63. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. After a brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE Mayor Ostrowski requested that Item D. 8., Community Memorial, be added to the AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ agenda. Manager Pomeranz asked to add Item D.9., Amendment to BPA Power STAFF TO BE Sales Contract.' Councilman Doyle asked to give a report on his trip to Washington, CONSIDERED OR D.C., which was added as Item D. 10. PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Port Angeles Municipal Code Amendments for ESHB 1724 Compliance Municipal Code ' Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department and Amendment- asked Planning Director Collins to give a brief presentation. Director Collins Ordinance No. 2911 explained the process used to achieve the necessary amendments and pointed out an error on Page 68, Subsection B, 'The 15-day appeal period..." should be changed to 'The 14-day appeal period...". Mayor Ostrowski read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2911 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles Washington, implementing the requirements of the Washington State Regulatory Reform Act, Chapter 347, Laws of 1995, establishing a consolidated development permit process, amending Ordinances 1709, 2312, 2103, 2471, and 2483, as amended, and amending Chapters 15.04, 17.17, 17.18, 17.19, 17.26, and 17.96 of, and adding a new Chapter 18.02 to, the Port Angeles Municipal Code. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. There was no testimony, and the public hearing was closed at 7:37 p.m. Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion. At Councilman Wiggins request, Director Collins explained the reasons for changing the way this had been done in the past, particularly as regards the public hearings. Councilman Braun amended the motion in include citing Findings 1 - 8 and Conclusions A - C, as set forth in Exhibit "A", which is attached to and becomes a part of these minutes. Councilman Wiggins agreed as seconder. After further brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Ostrowski explained that he had discussed the needs and values of the COMMITTEE Committee Reports with Manager Pomeranz, and Council members had been polled REPORTS: to determine how much value the Committee Reports contained. Eventually, many of the reports become agenda items; therefore, it was the general consensus of the Council that the reports would no longer be necessary. However, as needs arise, Council members can place a report on the agenda. Mayor Ostrowski explained that a resolution would be necessary to change the Council Agenda, and he requested that the City Attorney draft such a resolution for consideration at the next meeting. LEGISLATION: A. Ordinances not Requiring Public Hearings None. -2- 3242 March 19, 1996 LEGISLATION: B. Resolutions not Requiring Public Hearings (Cont'd) None. C. Planning Cotnmission Minutes/Action Items None. Update of Community D. Other Considerations Garden Project I. Update of Community Garden Project Scott Brodhun, Director of Parks & Recreation, introduced Genelle Doyle, a member of the Community Garden Committee, who has been instrumental in completing the preliminary steps for this project. Mr. Brodhun gave a brief update of the Committee's accomplishments to date, and using the overhead projector, reviewed the project elements developed by the Community Garden Committee. Mr. Brodhun then displayed Lindberg Architects' rendition of the proposed garden. He invited Ms. Doyle to make few comments. Ms. Doyle stated that the Committee was very excited about the sketch and felt the garden was going to be a positive contribution to the City. She thanked the various groups for aiding in the park design and felt the old Senior Center would be a real asset to the park project if it were renovated. Ms. Doyle expressed hope that the Carnegie Library would be restored as well, adding further to the park's value. She thanked City staff for all its help and cooperation. Tourist Promotion Service 2. Approval of Contracts for Tourist Promotion Services. Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the City Clerk and listed the contracts under consideration. Councilman Wiggins moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 1996 tourist promotion contracts with the North Olympic Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau, Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Peninsula College Marine Lab, Clallam County Historical Society Museum, and the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion. After brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Manager Pomeranz reminded the Council that h~ ams the Mayo officials of other agencies to discuss hotel/motel tax revenues. He was pleased to take the Council's support for the various programs to that meeting, as it shows the City's true commitment to enhancing this revenue source. The meeting will be held Thursday, March 21, 1996, at 7:30 p.m.; a subsequent report will be made to the Council. Fine Arts Center Request 3. Friends of Fine Arts Center Request for Partial Funding - Portal Project for Partial Funding of Portal Project Mayor Ostrowski asked Jim Butler, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Center, to make a presentation to the Council on this request. Mr. Butler deferred comment to Jake Seniuk and Dee Christensen. Mr. Butler advised the Council that the Fine Arts Center Board is 100% behind the implementation of this project. Dee Christensen, 656 Sutter Road, a Board Member of the Fine Arts Center, explained that the mission statement of the Center is to continue the legacy of the founder in providing the public and artists the opportunity to encounter or show works of art in the community. The Webster legacy provided a home and five-acre estate to be used as the Arts Center. Unfortunately, the building is located behind a stand of trees,and many people have commented on how difficult it is to find the Arts Center. Ms. Christensen then passed the Center's guest book around to the Council members so they could read the various comments. She explained that the Center is basically requesting beautiful and artistic signage to aid people in locating the Fine Arts Center. Additionally, Ms. Christensen explained how they had chosen the artist to create the sign, and she responded to questions posed by the Council. Jake Seniuk, 33 Salt Creek Road, Director of the Arts Center, echoed many of Ms. Christensen's statements. He listed the people who had been involved in choosing the artist and described how they had already raised $12,500 for the portal project. Mr. Seniuk stated the Center is seeking a $12,500 matching contribution from the City. Lengthy discussion followed, and Mr. Seniuk responded to questions from the Council. Councilman Doyle asked if an admission fee was charged at the Center, -3- 3244 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 19, 1996 LEGISLATION: and if this could help pay for the sign. Mr. Seniuk responded in the negative and (Cont'd) stated a donation box was located in the building, but this accounted for a very small portion of the budget. Councilman Hulett asked if the trees around the estate could Fine Arts Center Request be trimmed and/or pruned in order to make the building itself more visible to the for Partial Funding of parking lot. Mr. Seniuk did not feel this was feasible, as it was Mrs. Webster's Portal Project (Cont'd) intent that the grounds be left as natural as possible. Mayor Ostrowski declared the City was proud of its Fine Arts Center, and he believed that it plays an important role in the cultural life of Port Angeles. He felt it was important that visitors be able to find this facility, and he liked the idea of a new piece of public art benefitting the entire community. While he believed the Council should support this project, it should also be realized that the last budget process was a difficult one, and numerous cutbacks had been required. Mayor Ostrowski proposed support of the project with a $5,000 contribution. Discussion followed as to how the Fine Arts Center could possibly raise funds for this project, and concem was expressed that the funds not come out of hotel/motel tax revenue. After Council members stated their feelings regarding the issue, Councilman Wiggins moved to authorize the City to contribute $5,000 to the Fine Arts Center Portal project. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Break Mayor Ostrowski recessed the meeting for a break at 8:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:48 p.m. 3-H Cable 4. 1995 Annual Report and 1996 Consultant Services Agreement - 3H Cable Communications Communications Consultants Consultants Annual Report and Agreement Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the City Clerk. Attorney Knutson explained that this item had been reviewed by the Utility Advisory Committee who voted unanimously to recommend Council approval of the contract. He stated this agreement is similar to that of previous years, and he explained the franchise fee. Councilman Braun moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with 3-H Cable Communications Consultants for 1996. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Interlocal Joint Purchasing 5. lnterlocal Joint Purchasing Agreement with the Grant County Multi-Agency Agreement Communications Center Attorney Knutson stated that the Council had recently approved a similar contract. He explained that, at this time, staff is not sure if the name of the agency is correct; therefore, staff is verifying the agency name and a change might be necessary to the agreement. Councilman Campbell moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the Interlocal Joint Purchasing Agreement. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AWC Nomination and 6. AWC Nomination arm Resolution Nominations Resolution Committee Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Association of Washington Cities and called for volunteers for candidacy on the 1996 AWC Nomination and Resolutions Committee. Councilman Doyle expressed interest in the Resolutions Committee, and his name will be submitted as a candidate for that Committee. The City will not have a candidate for the Nomination Committee. senior Center Board of 7. Confirmation of Appointments to Senior Center Board of Advisors Advisors Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Senior Center Manager. Brief discussion ensued, and Director Brodhun responded to questions regarding the process used to choose the candidates. Councilman Wiggins moved to appoint Bob Fangen, Kingsley Morrison, Simon Otto and Eleanor Tschimperle to three-year terms on the Senior Center Board of Advisors. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Community Memorial 8. Community Memorial parks & Recreation Director Brodhun reminded the Council that he had distributed a memo to them in this regard at the beginning of tonight's meeting. He reviewed the birth of the Community Memorial and the procedure for adding names. The -4- 3245 March 19, 1996 LEGISLATION: name of Len Beil was submitted by.the Rotary Club, and if the Council approves this (Cont'd) nomination, they will be making a presentation to Mr. Beil at their 75th Anniversary Celebration on March 30. He asked the Council to approve Len Beil's nomination Community Memorial to the Community Memorial. (Cont'd) Councilman Hulett moved to approve the nomination of Len Beil to the Community Memorial. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Amendment to BPA 9. Amendment to BPA Power Sales Contract Power Sales Contract Light Director Titus had distributed a memo to the Council at the beginning of the meeting regarding this issue. He explained that staffhas been meeting regularly with the Bonneville Power Administration, and this amendment is the latest attempt to · solicit load commitments. Director Titus stated that staff recommends this amendment not be accepted, as it would require the City to purchase all of its power from the BPA for the next five years without the opportunity to purchase power elsewhere, possibly at a lesser rate. He went on to further explain the drawbacks to this amendment. Councilman Campbell stated he felt that entering into this agreement would not be in the City's best interest, and therefore, Councilman Campbell moved to reject the BPA Amendatory Agreement No. 6. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Report from Councilman 10. Report from Councilman Doyle on his Washington', D.C. Trip Doyle on D.C. Trip Councilman Doyle reminded the Council that he attended the National League of Cities Annual Congressional Conference. The AWC had issued invitations to people to sign up for policy committees, and Councilman Doyle signed up for the Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee. A vacancy occurred, and Councilman Doyle was appointed to fill the vacancy. Councilman Doyle stated there were six policy committees and explained the duties of these committees. He reviewed the Conference agenda and felt he made some valuable contacts during the Conference. He stated there was a workshop on electrical deregulation, which was a concern to people from all across the United States. Councilman Doyle described several other workshops he had attended and stated he felt this Conference to be of great value to the City. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. (~ty ClerkS -5- 3246 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 3247 Exhibit "A" Findings & Conclusions for Amendment to Comply with Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1724 Findings: 1. The Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1724 during the 1995 legislative session. 2. ESHB 1724 requires cities and counties to change local permit review processes in accordance with this statute by March 31, 1996, and to process development permits in compliance with these state mandated requirements starting on April 1, 1996. .... 3. Washington Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development conducted ESHB 1724 seminars and funded model implementation projects, which it distributed to Washington cities and counties for assistance in complying with this statute. 4. The Port Angeles Planning Director and City Attorney have attended the CTED seminar and reviewed the 1724 model implementation projects. 5. The Planning Director met with representatives of the Port Angeles development community to explore ways in which the local permit review could be changed and to help educate future permit applicants about the requirements of ESHB 1724. 6. The Planning Commission conducted a work session on February 28, 1996, to learn about ESHB 1724 and to understand proposed amendments to the City's Ordinances. 7. The proposal or adoption of legislation, rules, regulations, resolutions or ordinances, or of any plan or program relating solely to governmental procedures, and containing no substantive standards respecting use or modification of the environment shall be exempt from the State Environemental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800 (20). 8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on Port Angeles Municipal Code amendments proposed for compliance with ESHB 1724. Conclusions: A. The public and development community have been invited to participate in changing City ordinances governing local permit review procedures. B. The proposed and recommended PAMC Amendments will meet the requirements of the State statute ESHB 1724. C. These PAMC Amendments are in the public interest and can be implemented within the resources allocated for permit review and action by City officials. Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of March 19, 1996. P~ps6'r Ostr'ows~-' Carol A. Hagar, Deputy City_.L~tk