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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/20/1984 I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington March 20, 1984 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:02 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, R. French, J. Marsh, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, L. Danks, J. Abram. Public Present: B. Levin, D. Alwine, V. Cipriano, R. Cline, J. Umbehocker, C. wagner, L. Ross. III MINUTES Councilman Gerberding moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the March 6, 1984 meeting. Co~ncilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Gerberding moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda, including (1) Request for approval to publish a notice requesting professional service letters of intent to develop the master professional services list; (2) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; and (3) Vouchers of $335,007.63 and Payroll of $187,998.00. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. V FINANCE l. Payment to Riddell Williams for Utility Defense Group Representation Following discussion with staff, Councilman Hordyk requested that the City Attorney provide added notations on billings to describe specifically what the billings are for. Councilman Schermer then moved to autllorize payment to Riddell Williams in the amount of $7,952.39. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 2. Consideration of Equipment Bid Award Councilman Quast moved to waive compliance to specifications on Items III, V, and VI. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Whidden then moved to accept and award purchase contracts to Ruddell's Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Mazda, Inc., as follows: Mini-pick up truck, Mazda, at a cost of $5,555; All-Window Cargo Van, GMC Vandura, at a cost of $7,591.76; (two) 8600 GVW Pick-up trucks, GMC 3/4 Ton Models, at a cost of $22,148.60; All-Window Cargo Van, GMC Vandura, at a cost of $8,741.76; 6000 GVW Pick-up Truck, GMC ~ Ton Model, at a cost of $7,590.42; 8000 GVW Cab and Chassis, GMC 3/4 Ton, at a cost of $9,735.32. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Bob Levin of the EDC addressed the Council to request the development of a Comprehensive Harbor Management Plan. Finance Director Orton then addressed the Council, suggesting that City officials meet with Port officials and that the two legislative bodies discuss the development of such a plan. Councilman Whidden suggested County involvement in the development of a Comprehensive Plan since they also have jurisdiction over portions of the Harbor. Councilman Quast then moved that the Council schedule a work session with the Port Commissioners with members of the EDC present to discuss the development of a Harbor Management Plan. He instructed staff to research files for any information on previous Harbor studies and also requested that the Port do the same. Councilman Whidden seconded the 117 118 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 20, 1984 motion and it carried. A date for the work session will be determined at a later time. Pine Street Access to Highway 101 Nolan Whitney, resident of Black Diamond Road, addressed the Council, in- quiring as to the status on repair to the Pine Street access to Highway 101. Manager Flodstrom explained that the City at this time does not have the necessary right-of-way to complete the repairs as needed. He explained that the Council would be discussing obtaining such right-of-way in execu- I tive session following the meeting. Public Works Director Pittis and Coun- cilman Quast explained the current status of this project; that repairs to the Park Street slide are first priority and that this repair work may not be done this year because of lack of right-of-way and because funds are not currently budgeted for this project. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Councilman Quast added Item No. 17, Consideration of Additional Accommoda- tions for Recreational Vehicles on Ediz Hook. VII LEGISLATION Mayor Duncan proclaimed March 18 through 25, 1984, International DeMo lay Week. 1. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Si McLaughlin and Emerson Lawrence. Manager Flodstrom announced that presentation of the certificates would be rescheduled. 2. Public Hearings A. Third and Tumwater Access Roadway I Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing and asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments; therefore, Mayor Duncan closed the public hearing. Following discussion, Councilman Gerberding moved to instruct the City Manager to send a letter to the property owner indicating that the City no longer has interest in the existing roadway. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. B. AC Zoning Ordinance Amendment Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing and asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments and the Mayor closed the public hearing and read the Ordinance by title entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2293 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Ordinance No. 1709 and the Port Angeles Municipal Code by adoption of a new chapter containing procedures and standards for the Arterial Commercial District; and repealing Article IV, Sec- tion 8, Ordinance No. 1709 and Ordinance Nos. 1784 and 1787. Councilman Whidden moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. man Gerberding seconded and the motion carried, with Councilman voting "No". I Council- Hordyk 3. Planning Commission Minutes of March 14, 1984 A. Conditional Use Hearing - Cipriano Councilman Whidden moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recommenda- tion to grant a two-year extension of a Home Occupation to operate a frame shop in the RS-7 Zone located at 815 South Peabody Street, based upon the original conditions and findings of fact. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 20, 1984 B. Conditional Use Hearing - Thanheiser Councilman Quast moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation to grant the Conditional Use Permit for one year, subject to the original conditions. The Conditional Use Permit is for the "Weenie Wagon", a retail stand in the Central Business District, located at the Northeast corner of First and Lincoln Streets. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. C. Conditional Use Hearing - Cline Councilman Schermer moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recom- mendation extending the Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation for two years, subject to the original conditions. The Home Occupation is for the purpose of manufacturing and selling sewing kits in the RS-7 Zone located at 1233 West Tenth Street. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. D. Shoreline Management Hearing - Crown Zellerbach Crown Zellerbach has applied for a Shoreline Management Permit to construct a 600 square-foot addition, a deck and ramp, onto the existing Crown Zellerbach Timber Division building located on Ediz Hook. Councilman Schermer moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to grant the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit subject to the condition that a 10-foot public access easement be provided on the south side of Ediz Hook Road in compliance with the Urban Waterfront Trail Plan, and citing the following findings of fact: (I) Since there will be no construction over water or the natural beach, the proposed development complies with General Regulation 5 and Natural Systems Policy l.a, (2) The existing use is on the edge of the developed Mill site, therefore, the proposal gener- ally complies with General Regulation C. 4, encouraging development in already intensely developed areas; (3) The proposed structure will not obstruct physical access to the shoreline waters an~beach, in accordance with Land Use Element D.2. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. E. Conditional Use Hearing - Umbehocker Councilman Whidden moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommenda- tion to extend the Conditional Use Permit for an additional two years, sub- ject to the original conditions. The Conditional Use Permit is for the purpose of a Home Occupation selling square dancing apparel located at 2909 South Oak Street. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. F. Conditional Use Hearing - Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #996 Following discussion at length, Councilman Whidden moved to concur with the Planning Commission's interpretation that a fraternal organization could be compatible in a CSD-CI Zone as a Conditional Use. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Quast moved to table decision on granting a Conditional Use Per- mit, but withdrew his motion following discussion with staff. Councilman Quast then moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to grant the Conditional Use Permit provided that the requirements of the Fire Department are met, citing as reasons that the proposed use will not have any detrimental effects on existing commercial land uses and there are other uses permitted in that District by right which could have equal or greater impact. He also included in the motion the condition that traffic not exit onto Eighth Street. Councilman Whidden seconded the motion, which carried. Following further discussion with staff, Councilman Whidden moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to grant the park- ing variance from 185 spaces to 77 spaces, which variance does not permit the use of the parking area in the RS-7 Zone to the southwest of the facility, citing the following findings: The characteristics of the use and of the building are sufficiently different from places of general assembly to warrant a reduction. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Whidden then moved to accept the Planning Commission minutes of March 14, 1984, with Councilman Schermer seconding. The motion carried. 119 120 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 20, 1984 4. Request from Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce to Assist With Coast Guard Appreciation Day Following discussion with staff, Councilman Whidden moved to grant the request and donate $200 to help with food and supplies for the Coast Guard Picnic May 19, 1984. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Duncan requested that staff contact .the Jet Set Soroptimist, informing them of the event. 5. Request from Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce for Financial Support for Promotional Brochure Carol Wagner of the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council. She eXplained the development of the brochure and answered Council's questions. The request was for $7,054. Councilman Quast moved to grant the request, designating the money be derived from motel/hotel tax funds. Councilman ~~idden seconded and the motion carried. 6. Water Service Turn-On Fee Clarification and Ordinance Implementing the Fees Mayor Duncan read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2294 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles relating to the Municipal Water Supply System, adding a new section to Chapter 4, Ordinance No. 2lBI and adding Section 13.36.015 to the Port Angeles Municipal Code; and repealing Section 9, Chapter 6, Ordinance No. 218l and Section 13.44.090 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Quast moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title with Councilman Gerberding seconding. The motion carried. 7. Recommendation on Medic I Duplicate Billings Mayor Duncan reviewed a memo from Finance Director Orton containing the recommendations for reSOlving the problem with multiple Medic I assess- ments. Following discussion, Councilman Quast moved to adopt the recom- mendations as follows: (1) That the duplicate billings to the 549 accounts identified by staff be eliminated and customers credited back to December, 1983; (2) That the City's policy for assessing Medic I shall be one service charge to each service address, but including also one charge for multiple service locations which are in the name of a single company or a single property owner. (Multiple billings for several accounts at the same ser- vice address would be eliminated.); (3) That apartment complexes be charged for individually-metered tenants plus an additional charge against master meters for apartment buildings. Councilman Gerberding seconded. On call for the question, the motion carried. 8. Status on Medic I's First Month of Operation Fire Chief Glenn reported that all is going well with the Medic I He referred to a report on the program included in the Council's He also stated that a victim who had been dead on the scene when arrived walked out of the hospital today. program. packet. Medic I 9. Letter from Kiwanis Club Requesting Renaming of Kiwanis Park Manager Flodstrom indicated that the Kiwanis had requested this item be removed from the agenda. 10. Contract for Human Services with Clallam County Following discussion, Councilman Quast moved to authorize Mayor Duncan to execute the contract with Clallam County Human Services. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. I I I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 20, 1984 11. Consideration of Extending Lease With J. Sweatt for Fire Department Air Compressor Use Following discussion with staff at length, Councilman Quast moved to authorize Mayor Duncan to execute the lease extension as amended to one year, instructing the Fire Chief to prepare a state-of-the-art report on equipment available elsewhere (specifically purchase prices), to be, presented during 1985 budget preparation. 12. Ordinance Establishing SEPA Trust Fund Mayor Duncan read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2295 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing an Environmental Impact Statement Trust Fund. Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, with Councilman Quast seconding. The motion carried. 13. Request UAC Meeting to Discuss Preliminary Cost of Service Study for Water/Sewer Following discussion, the City Council set the Utility Advisory Committee meeting for April 10, 1984 at 5:00 P.M. in the City Light Conference Room. 14. Vacancies on Boards and Commissions Following discussion, Councilman Whidden moved to hold interviews for the vacant position on the Civil Service commission. Bill Thompson and Bill Prentiss have indicated interest in filling that position. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Quast then moved to appoint Leonard Beil to the Park Board. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. Manaqer Flodstrom indicated that no applications had been received for the Board of Adjustment. He requested that the Council inform him of anyone they know that might be interested. Councilman Quast then moved to reappoint all board members whose terms have expired but who still wish to serve. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. IS. Adoption of 1619 Contract Ordinance Mayor Duncan read the Ordinance by title entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2296 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing a position classification and pay plan for City employees repre- sented by Local #1619, Washington State Council of County and City Employees, and providing for the payment thereof for the year 1984. Councilman Hordyk moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, with Councilman Whidden seconding. The motion carried. 16. Adoption of Firefighters Contract Ordinance Mayor Duncan read the Ordinance by title entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2297 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing a position classification and pay plan for the Fire Department employees, and providing for the payment thereof for the year 1984. Councilman Whidden moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, with Councilman Quast seconding. The motion carried. 121 122 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 20, 1984 17. Consideration of Added Accommodations for Recreational Vehicles, etc., Councilman Quast explained that new regulations on fishing have limited fishing to the Strait of Juan de Fuca which will result in increased need for accommodations for recreational vehicles during fishing season. The Council discussed the problem and possible solutions at great length. The Council requested that staff look into the matter. VIII LATE ITEMS Manager Flodstrom informed the Council that a meeting of the Fair Toll I Coalition will be held March 28, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. He indicated that the ' work session on comprehensive plans would need to be rescheduled in order to include the proposed Harbor Management Comprehensive Plan. Manager Flodstrom also informed the Council that he would be on vacation from April 2, 1984 through April 6, 1984, and that a staff member would be designated as Acting City Manager for the Council Meeting to be held April 3, 1984. IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Gerberding mentioned the litter problem on 18th Street. Council and staff discussed alternatives to resolve the problem. Councilman Whidden commented on a very complimentary letter received from a citizen who had been aided by Medic I. He also commended City Light for their expediency on changing all the wires on two poles located in the area of the Thunderbird Boathouse. He stated that there was only a one hour interruption in service. Councilman Gerberding commended the Parks and Recreation Department and Director John Marsh for revenue increases in that Department. Councilman Schermer requested input from staff on a letter from Warren Schilke, a citizen concerned with truck noise on First Street. Manager Flodstrom stated that the issue would be brought to the April 3, 1984 Council meeting and that Mr. Schilke would be present. Mayor guncan inquired as to the status of a memorial to Charles Willson. Councilman Whidden recommended establishing a policy for honoring local dignitaries. The Council discussed the matter with staff at length. Councilman Quast suggested that works of art might be donated to City Parks as memorials. After further discussion at length, the Council instructed staff to look for a proper monument in memory of Charles Willson to be placed on the City Pier. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting to executive session at 9:48 P.M. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 11:DO P.M. Resolution Calling for Public Hearing to Declare City Property Surplus Mayor Duncan read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 11-84 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles calling for a public hearing pertaining to the disposal of surplus City property. Councilman Quast moved to pass the Resolution as read by title with Councilman Whidden seconding. On call for the question, the motion carried. XII ADJOURNMENT Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:20 P.M. '71~hl1.u t1 /CVy1/t~ Cl rk 7) ~11!t L",- Mayo I I