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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/21/19891304 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor McPhee called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 7:02 P.M. II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led 'Ji cki Becker' s Fifth Grade Adventure Group. Members present, Teresa McKEen, Jennifer Spe11ine, Chrisy Becker, and Katy Johnson. III ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: V FINANCE Mayor McPhee, Councilmen (41 FaJ sett, Hordyk, Lemon, Sargent, Stamon. None. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington March 21, 1989 Manager Flodstrom, Miller, M. Cleland, Pittis, D. Wolfe, C. Kenworthy, K. Ridout Public Present: H. Fulkerson, P. Mygind, L. Glenn, R. French, G. Pressley, K. Wollen, L. I. Wilson, M. Fangen, H. Pollard, V. Perri, J. Miller, T. Masi, B. Fille, L. Beil, D. Alwine, J. Michalczik, R. M. Phillips, K. Jensen, Mr. Mrs. E. Thompson, B. Philpott, H. Berglund, A. Reeves, G. Gallison, F. Rennie, R. Page, E. Tuttle, C. Brown, M. Merrick, W. Dawson, R. Gerberding, K. L. Rose, F. Billingsley, B. Allman, R. Bogusch, J. Spiess, Mr. Mrs. G. Tobias, J. Mathia, B. Moore. IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 7. 1989 Attorney Knutson, Clerk Maike, 0. S. Hursh, R, Dyker, L. Glenn, J. Headrick, T. Sperline, C. Jones, G. J. Hicks, S. Brodhun. Councilman Hordyk moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the March 7, 1989, City Council meeting. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 1. Request Payment to Riddell. Williams of S2.028.42 for Legal Representation on WPPSS Issues Councilman Sargent moved to authorize the payment of the March 1, 1989, Riddell, Williams bill in the total amount of $2,028.42 for legal repre- sentation on WPPSS issues. Councilman Gabriel seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 2. Reauest for Progress Payment No. 1 to Cedar Ridge Construction for Eighth Street Bridge Maintenance of S17.926.50 Councilman Sargent moved to authorize Progress Payment No. 1 to Cedar Ridge Construction for the Eighth Street Bridge Maintenance in the amount of $17,926.50. Councilman Gabriel seconded. Following a brief discussion, the question was called and the motion carried unanimously. 3. Request to Release Retainage to Cedar Ridge Construction for Morse Creek Hydroelectric Proiect of S25.435.52 Councilman Hordyk moved to declare Civil Works Contract 533 -2 complete and authorize the retainage payment of $25,435.52 to Cedar Ridge Construction, Inc. Councilman Lemon seconded and the motion carried unanimously. VI CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved to accept the items as listed on the Consent Agenda, including (1) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (2) Vouchers of $222,995.67; and (3) Payroll of 3 -5 -89 of $235,385.30. Coun- cilman Sargent seconded. Following some discussion, the question was called and the motion carried unanimously. VII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Keith Wollen, 3202 Maple, requested the Council allow Legislation Item No. 3 regarding Adult Care Facilities. Councilman Gabriel requested that Item 14 be added to the the Recycling of Ledger Paper and Newspaper. VIII LEGISLATION 1. Public Hearings A. Proposed Sewer Rate Increase Councilman Hordyk left the room at 7:22 P.M. 1305 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 21, 1989 him to speak on Agenda, regarding Director of Administrative Services Wolfe gave the Council and the audience an overview of the reasons why there needs to be a sewer rate increase for the City of Port Angeles. The Council and members of the audience received a hand -out covering the facts on sewer rates. Basically, the reason for the increase is because Federal and State laws mandate that the City of Port Angeles construct and operate a secondary sewage treatment facility. Sewer rates have been increasing since 1987 to set aside money for the plant. Following the presentation by Director Wolfe, Mayor McPhee opened the public hearing at 7:26 P.M. Harry Pollard, 1122 West Lauridsen Boulevard, stated he felt the rates through the summer were discriminatory to the people who wanted to keep their grass green and there should be some benefit for the people who use water for gardening. The rate, as proposed, would actually quadruple the sewer rates through the dry summer months. Rex Gerberding, 539 West llth Street, stated he believed there should be a flat sewer rate, as he did not believe there would be an actual incremental cost, whether the use was 500 or 1,000 cubic feet. He also stated the Ordinance, as written discriminated against watering grass and things of that nature, and the primary need, where the impacts are felt the most, are with young families in which poverty is most prevalent. He urged the Council set up a discount program for people who could not meet the cost, whether they be elderly or young. Councilman Hordyk returned to the dais at 7:32 P.M. Vincent Perri, 202 West 14th Street, voiced his concern regarding the requirement of building a secondary treatment plant. He also stated the Department of Ecology does not give any guarantees as to how the City is to dispose of the sludge that will be accumulated. Bill LaRue, 222 West Park Street, suggested the disposal of excess property to raise funds to offset the tremendous cost. He also suggested the City consider creating a large sewer district with annexation of the area east of Port Angeles as far as Morse Creek. Bob Philpott, 1822 East Lauridsen Boulevard, questioned the funding of the secondary treatment facility. He suggested the Council look further into ways of funding the facility by possibly raising the amount of bond issues from 35.5% to possibly 507 to 607, thereby decreasing the rate increases to perhaps nothing. Chris Brown, 3207 Maple, stated it was her understanding this reflected a double rate increase. Hattie Berglund, 1834 West Seventh Street, stated she felt it was illogical that if 41% of the bills were to decrease and only the balance of the -2- 1306 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 21, 1989 percentage were to increase, the City would not build up much of a fund. She was also concerned about the delay in building a holding tank, as well as the water quality in the Harbor. She stated her concern about the fish farms in the Harbor area, as according to an article in the Seattle Times dated March 14, 1989, 100 fish pens use 55 tons of oxygen per day, and she felt any sources of pollution which go into Port Angeles Harbor have to be monitored and corrected, as this affects the overall goal of secondary sewage treatment. Mayor McPhee closed the public hearing at 8:42 P.M. Director of Administrative Services Wolfe answered for the Council and the public the questions that were asked regarding where the funding comes from. He stated there are three sources: Rate increases, which is the incremental rate increase the City is currently doing, ahead of construction, where the money is being placed into a sinking fund. The balance of the account at the end of 1988 was $500,000 earning interest at a rate of 9.25 Part of this money has been and is being spent on the design of the facility. The amount to be generated in 1989 with the rate increase is approximately $722,400. By the time the plant comes on line, the City would hope to have generated close to $4 million using the incremental rate increases. When the plant comes on line, the City will have sold bonds to partially finance the balance. This also includes a loan from the State Public Works Trust Fund. The balance of the funding would come from grant programs offered by the State and the Federal government, those grants to be approximately 50% to 557 of eligible costs, which will actually pay 407 of the construction cost of the facility. Mayor McPhee asked Director of Public Works Pittis if the City had used every legal channel to avoid constructing the secondary plant and were we threatened with severe penalties if we did not build this facility. Director Pittis stated the City has been guaranteed there would be penalties. Councilman Stamon stated she wanted the public to be aware that the City has gone through a long, tortuous process in fighting this mandate. Councilman Hallett questioned the oxygen. Director Pittis stated would be an improvement upon the plant is concerned. Councilman Sargent asked that regarding the increase of bonding bonds used, the more the rates would increase to redeem those bonds. Every million dollars issued in bonds would cost $1.25 on top of the rate per month. Following a lengthy discussion, Mayor McPhee read the Ordinance by title, enti Councilman Stamon moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, and to direct the City Clerk to publish the Ordinance by summary. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried, with Mayor McPhee voting "No B. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 impacts of water quality and the lack of the introduction of secondary treatment water quality, as far as the treatment Director Wolfe respond to the question Director Wolfe replied that the more AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, 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. Street Vacation Request STV- 89(03)2 Daishowa America. Street ItKII Mayor McPhee opened the public hearing at 8:39 P.M. There being no public comment, he then closed the public hearing and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles vacating a portion of "K" Street north of Marine Drive and south of Front Street. Councilman Stamon moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Hordyk seconded. Attorney Knutson pointed out to the Council that they could not adopt the ordinance unless compensation was set for the vacation of the street. Councilman Stamon then withdrew her motion and moved to remand the issue to the Real Estate Committee for recommendation at the April 4, 1989, City Council meeting. Councilman Hallett seconded. On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. C. Street Vacation Request STV- 89(03)3 Miller, Cherry Street Mayor McPhee opened the public hearing at 8:41 P.M. There being no public comment, he then closed the public hearing and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2527 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles vacating that portion of Cherry Street south of the 1/2 alley. 1307 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 21, 1989 Councilman Stamon moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title and to set the compensation at $9,261. Councilman Sargent seconded and the motion carried unanimously. D. Street Vacation Request STV- 89(03)4 Reid. 18th Between "B" and Mayor McPhee opened the public hearing at 8:45 P.M. John Spiess, North Olympic Building Design, representing Mr. Reid, reviewed the applicant's request for the street vacation. Mr. Spiess pointed out to the Council they were asking for a half street vacation on an unimproved street and he did not feel there would be any problem with the street vacation, as it did not serve any real purpose for travel. He stated the applicant has agreed to grant the City a utility easement for the sewer line. Councilman Hallett asked Mr. Spiess if the vacation was being requested because there would be increased lot area in order to build upon the property. Mr. Spiess stated that was correct. Mayor McPhee pointed out that vacation of a half street is not in the best interests of the City and the remaining 35 feet does not serve any useful function. Mr. Spiess stated he was attempting to convince the State to apply for a street vacation also. Mayor McPhee closed the public hearing. Councilman Hordyk stated the entire street should be vacated, with the easement retained. Following further discussion, Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the vacation proposal, citing the following findings: (A) The vacation of half- streets is not in the best interest of the City of Port Angeles. The remaining 35 feet of right -of -way is not usable for roadway and utility purposes and therefore serves no useful function to the City; (B) Vacation of the subject right -of- way will affect the ability to access Block 456, TPA, from the north. This block is abutted by Lauridsen Boulevard, a heavily trafficked major arterial entering the City from the west, which is trafficked by industrial, resi- dential, and commercial traffic. Subsequent development of said Block 456 -4- 1308 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 21, 1989 should be accessed from 18th Street in order not to affect traffic on Lauridsen Boulevard from vehicles accessing subsequent developments of the block, to ensure that circulation patterns and public safety are not impacted by traffic utilizing Lauridsen Boulevard to ingress and egress Block 456; (C) There is not sufficient public benefit to merit this particular vacation request. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 2. Plannine Commission Minutes of March 8. 1989 A. Parking Variance PKV- 89(02)2 Massey Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to accept the applicant's withdrawal. Councilman Lemon seconded and the motion carried unanimously. B. Conditional Use Hearing CUP 89(03)4 Gladys Pressley Councilman Sargent moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a boarding home for adults to be located in the RMF, Residential Multi- Family District, at 1017 West 17th Street, subject to the following conditions: (1) This Conditional Use Permit allows the applicant to operate a State licensed boarding home for a maximum of ten persons. The State licensed boarding home shall meet all State Department of Social and Health Services requirements for a boarding home, as described in Chapter 248 -16 WAC; (2) The boarding home, as proposed, shall meet all local and State Fire Code regulations; (3) Prior to occupancy of this residence as a State licensed boarding home, the applicant shall submit a site plan to the Public Works Department for approval of the requirements of the Building Division of the Public Works Department and the Light Department; and citing the following findings: (A) The location of this oversized residential lot and the five bedroom home are physically suited for development of a State licensed boarding home; (B) The proposed use will not result in any significant impacts to the environment; (C) The proposed use is consistent with the City of Port Angeles Residential Policies of the Comprehensive Plan; (D) A State licensed boarding home for ten individuals on this property, as conditioned, will not adversely impact the surrounding properties; (E) The granting of this Conditional Use Permit is in the general public interest and perform- ance parameters conditioning the proposed activity, as specified in this permit, will allow adequate safeguards to the proposed activity to ensure the welfare of the people of Port Angeles, at large, and the people residing in the proposed State licensed boarding home. Councilman Gabriel seconded and the motion carried unanimously. C. Shoreline Management Hearing SMA- 89(03)97 Daishowa America Councilman Sargent moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to allow expanpion of the main office structure, located in the M -2, Heavy Industrial District, on Marine Drive, citing the following findings: (A) The use, as proposed, can be consistent with General Regulation C.1, C.2, C.3, and C.4 and Land Use Element D.l.b; (B) The attached single -story addition to the main office building, as proposed by this permit', is an upgrading of the existing facility, associated with the existing Mill operation; (C) The proposed attached addition to the existing office building should not significantly affect the Harbor use and public activities. Councilman Gabriel seconded and the motion carried unanimously. D. ParkinE Variance Reouest PKV- 89(03)4 Dan Miller Councilman Hordyk moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Parking Variance for a reduction of the required number of parking spaces from 150 to 105, in association with a shopping mall, located at 228 West First Street, citing the following finding: (A) The promenade area of the Mall is not used for commercial occupation or storage. As such, it should not be included as part of the assessed floor area used to calculate required parking. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried unanimously. BREAK E. Parking Variance Request PKV- 89(03)3 Triees Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Parking Variance for a reduction of the required number of parking spaces from 4 to 2 in association with a dental lab service, located at 513 East Eighth Street, including development of the concrete slab located at the northwest corner of the property, west of the existing detached garage, for back -in parking only, and appropriate signage shall be provided, as approved by the Public Works Department. Councilman Sargent seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. F. Acceptance of Minutes 1309 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 21, 1989 Councilman Hordyk moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of the March 8, 1989, meeting. Councilman Gabriel seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor McPhee recessed the meeting at 9:10 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:25 P.M. 3. Adult Care Facilities Report Back From City Council /Planning Commission Meeting (Sargent. Gabriel. Stamon. and Leonard) A. Modification of Zoning Code Ordinance Allowing Higher Densities for Senior Housine Councilman Sargent moved to request the Planning Commission to consider zoning amendment proposals to allow increased density and lower parking requirements for modest priced and sized senior housing, and to report to the Council at the May 2, 1989, meeting. Councilman Stamon seconded, with the understanding that the facilities developed are within the RMF Zone. Councilman Sargent concurred. Councilman Hallett asked if time was a factor on this issue. Councilman Sargent stated yes, time is a factor. The funds that are available are in demand. Councilman Hallett asked whether the Council was doing this for one particular applicant. Attorney Knutson stated he was not aware that it was for one particular applicant. Councilman Hallett stated it was his understanding that the Council was moving quickly on this for someone who has an application in and unless there is some action taken, these people would not be able to do their project, and therefore time is of the essence. He wondered how the needs of an applicant and the overall view of the zone meshed together. Manager Flodstrom stated it is not intended to be specifically for one applicant. There, is an applicant, however, currently pursuing a project. That applicant is limited by the closing date for the property which they purchased. If the closing date was to be extended, they would not have time limitations. Mayor McPhee stated the Council needed to try to send a message to the real estate land and development portion of the community, who are engaged in this type of work, that the Council is trying to respond to their needs. Councilman Sargent submitted to the Council a floor plan of some apartments in which she had attended the open house in Gig Harbor. She stated in order to make this type of facility economically feasible, the density needed to be changed. Of the facilities available here in the City, there is currently a one -year waiting list and this is why she felt the Council needed to act upon this issue as quickly as possible. Councilman Stamon pointed out this would only affect the RMF Zones. On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. B. Placement of Adult Care Facilities in Residentiallv -Zoned Areas Councilman Stamon, in making a report from the Committee, stated they are working on trying to narrow down the definition of congregate care -6- k 1310 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 21, 1989 facilities and are looking at trying to do a land use map of the RS -7 and RS -9 Zones within the City which will identify vacant pieces of property that are large enough in size to support such a facility or development. The Committee is reviewing different types of zones that have been done in other cities in an attempt to address this issue. An invitation has been given to the Port Angeles Neighborhood Association to have one of its members present during these Committee meetings. However, the Committee is not ready to make recommendations to the Council. On a related issue, Councilman Stamon moved the Council direct staff to investigate the cost of obtaining an intern or consultant to do a careful study of the land uses within all zones of the City and to report back to the Council at a future meeting. Councilman Sargent seconded. Councilman Stamon, in speaking to her motion, stated she felt this would be a good basis for the Planning Commission as they start their review of the Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Hordyk stated he believed the motion had merit. However, he did not see it as addressing the Comprehensive Plan. Following further discussion, the question was called, and the motion carried unanimously. Keith Wollen, 3203 Maple, representing the Port Angeles Neighborhood Association, stated the goal of the group is to promote development and maintenance of neighborhoods. The Association urged the Council to refrain from legislation in the future, such as congregate care law changes, since these could have negative impacts on the overall Comprehensive Plan. He stated the Association is not anti development; however, they are anti piece -meal development. They are for a vigorous consideration of the Comprehensive Plan and then adhering to the Plan as much as possible in the future. The Committee set a meeting date for Monday, March 27, 1989, at 3:30 P.M. in the City Council Caucus Room. 4. Report and Recommendations on Proposed Revised Sign Ordinance for Downtown from Port Angeles Downtown Association Councilman Stamon moved to accept the report from the Port Angeles Downtown Association and to remand the issue to the Planning Commission to begin the public hearing process. Councilman Lemon seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 5. Consideration of Service Contracts Councilman Stamon moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the service contracts for (A) Public Information Professional Services, Cochrun Graphic Arts Promotions; (B) Derby Days; (C) Economic Development Council; (D) Chamber of Commerce; (E) Amendment to Health Services Agreement, Clallam County and City; and (F) Clallam County Historical Society. Councilman Sargent seconded and the motion carried unanimously. No action was taken on this issue. -7- 6. Follow -up on "Jake Brakes" On -Going Discussion with Trucking Companies and Operators Chief Cleland reported to the Council on the issue of jake brakes, stating the Police Department has spoken to various drivers and operators and sent members of the Department to Atlas Trucking to learn about the operation of jake brakes. He requested the Council wait until the April 4th meeting for staff to come back with an ordinance. This would allow the Department to finish the steps involved in drafting such an ordinance. Councilman Lemon moved to defer to the April 4, 1989, City Council meeting Items 7: Mayor McPhee's Request To Discuss Quality of Chip Seal Project, Particularly Francis Street and a Portion of West 12th Street; 8: Consid- eration of Wellness Committee's Recommendations on Pharmacy Contract; 9: Consideration of Recommendations for Appointments to Senior Center Board of Directors; 11: Consideration of Letter of Resignation from Board of Adjust- ment from Geral Barnhart Effective April 1, 1989; 12: Ordinance Estab- lishing Salaries for Local 997, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Addition of 2% COLA); and 13: Reschedule Council Meeting of July 4, 1989. Councilman Gabriel seconded. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman Stamon voting "No 10. Consideration of Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation for Re- Striping Highway 101 After Overlay Councilman Hallett moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for placement of traffic control devices, per Chapter 47.24 RCW, in conjunction with the scheduled overlay of Front and Lincoln Streets. Councilman Lemon seconded. On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. 14. Recycling of Newspaper and Ledger Paper Councilman Gabriel stated the City currently subsidizes a recycling business in town to pick up corrugated cardboard, and he had received a can saying the company would no longer be picking up ledger paper, newspaper, and those types of items. He requested Director of Public Works Pittis to report back to the Council at the next meeting on the effects this discontinuation of service would have and how much waste it would constitute. Director Pittis stated the Recycling Committee would be meeting on March 28th to discuss this issue, and if it was permitted by the Council, the Recycling Committee would work through the options. Councilman Gabriel stated discussing it at the Recycling Committee's March 28th meeting would be acceptable. Councilman Sargent requested the Recycling Committee meeting agenda add information and sample ordinances banning the use of polystyrene foam containers and to make a recommendation to the Council. IX CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS /LATE ITEMS Manager Flodstrom pointed out to Council a letter included in the packet from Wayne Chapman, one of the principals in the proposed senior housing project for Seventh and Peabody. Mr. Chapman is requesting the Council extend the closing time for that property from the March 25th date to some six months later, to allow reconsideration of the density request, possibly under an amendment to the Zoning Code or through the Board of Adjustment. Councilman Lemon moved to extend the closing date for the sale /purchase agreement of City -owned property at the southwest corner of Seventh and Peabody Streets from March 25, 1989, until September 25, 1989. Councilman Sargent seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Hordyk left the meeting at 10:02 P.M. Councilman Sargent requested Staff provide the final figures on the snow impact reports and any additional expenses the City incurred during the snow so the Council could consider an additional appropriation into the budget to allow the Public Works Department to accomplish" the other items in the budget. Manager Flodstrom stated they would provide those numbers to the Council and also try to give the Council an estimate of what additional cost the City may incur for added roadway maintenance as a result of the severe weather. However, they may not report back to the Council for an amendment to the budget ordinance until further along in the year to ensure there are no other areas which may need some corrections. Staff and Council also discussed Item No. 5 on the Information Agenda, the Traffic Study at Fifth and Peabody Streets for a four -way stop improvements. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no need for an executive session. 1311 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 21, 1989 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 21, 1989 XI ADJOURNMENT CC. 62 1312 Councilman Stamon moved for adjournment. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:09 P.M. Clerk Mayor r ft-,