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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
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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
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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