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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/26/1986504 Members Absent: None. Staff Present: CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington Continued Meeting of March 18, 1986 March 26, 1986 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Whidden called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Hallett, Hesla, McPhee, Quast, Schermer, Stamon. Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Acting Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, G. Booth, S. Brodhun, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, L. Danks, D. Wolfe. Public Present: L. Sunny, D. Quast, K. V. Sledd. III VI SUSPENDED VII LEGISLATION 1. Consideration of Letter of Support and Congratulations to Vancouver, B.C. /EXPO Councilman Quast moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to sign the letter of support and congratulations to Vancouver, B.C. for EXPO '86. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 2. Summer Water Rates Program Continued Tony Masi, 206 East Ninth, supported continuance of summer rates and suggested a flat rate of $7 per month for three months. Following discussion, Councilman Quast moved to continue in 1986 the plan for summer water rates developed by the Utility Advisory Committee in 1985 and to be aware that it will cost the City approximately $20,000 to $35,000. Councilman Stamon seconded. Following some discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 3. Coast Guard Appreciation Week Proclamation Mayor Whidden proclaimed the week of April 5 12, 1986, Coast Guard Appreciation Week in Port Angeles. 4. Consideration of BPA Non -Firm Brokering Agreement Councilman Hallett moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to execute the one -year non -firm brokering agreement with Bonneville Power Administration. Councilman Schermer seconded. Following a brief discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 5. Consideration of Contract with Caretaker of the Webster Fine Art Center Councilman Stamon moved to authorize City Manager Flodstrom to execute the caretaker agreement between the City and Janis Burger for maintenance and upkeep of the grounds surrounding the Esther Webster Fine Arts Center, and approve the Receipt for Partial Distribution of Property from P. Cameron DeVore, personal representative of the Estate of Esther B. Webster. Coun- cilman Schermer seconded. During discussion, Councilman Quast expressed his concerns with asbestos panels. He felt that before the City entered into the agreement, it should be made certain the-asbestos panels are exterior only. Councilmembers then discussed Agenda Item No. 18, Schedul- ing a trip for City Council and staff to tour the Esther Webster property. The tour was scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 1986, at 4:30 P.M. On call for the question, the motion carried. 6. Report on and Discussion of City's Public Information Program Mayor Whidden referred to a memo from Finance Director Orton regarding the proposed implementation of a City Public Information Program, which would increase public awareness about programs, activities h and issues. of cur ent, tc interest within the municipal government/ F ow brief c`�iscu r ssio�n,� Councilman Schermer moved to accept staff's recommendations and receive a 7' nh' preliminary report on contracting with an outside professional consultant to implement this program, following the general budget outlined by Finance r Director Orton. Councilman Stamon seconded the motion. Councilman McPhee stated he did not feel comfortable with the City implementing this program. Councilmen Hallett and Stamon spoke in support of the program. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman McPhee voting "No 7. Lease Agreement With Hewlett Packard for Computer Equipment and Interlocal Agreement with Washington State to Purchase Equipment off State Contract Authorized Councilman Hallett moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to execute the Inter local Cooperative Lease and Purchase Agreement with the State of Washing- ton, Data Processing Authority. Councilman Schermer seconded. In discus- sion, Councilman McPhee asked why Hewlett- Packard was giving the City a better deal as opposed to September, 1982. Finance Director Orton attrib- uted it to a different market. Councilman Hallett thanked Director Orton for providing information, and on call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman McPhee voting "No Councilman Hallett moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to sign the lease documents with Hewlett Packard. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 8. Preliminary Assessment Roll for Sidewalk Reconstruction in 200 Block of West Fourth Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 07 -86 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, declaring the necessity for reconstruc- tion of sidewalks for the public convenience and safety. Councilman Stamon moved to pass amendments of two dates: April Section 4; and the passage date 1986, to the 26th day of March, call for the question, the motion 9. Consideration of Amendment to Cemetery Fee Resolution Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 08 -86 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles establishing fees and rates for services provided at Ocean View Cemetery and repealing Resolution No. 7 -83. 505 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 26, 1986 the Resolution as read by title, with 1, 1986, changed to April 15, 1986, in be changed from the 18th day of March, 1986. Councilman Schermer seconded. On carried. Councilman Schermer moved to pass the Resolution as read by title with amendment of the passage date from the 18th day of March to the 26th day of March. Councilman Hesla seconded and the motion carried. 10. Consideration of Work Study Employer Agreement for Summer Legal Intern in City Attorney's Office Councilman McPhee moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to execute the Work Study Employer Agreement for a summer legal intern in the City Attorney's Office. Councilman Stamon seconded. Following a brief discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 506 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 26, 1986 11. Request for Utility Advisory Committee Meeting A Utility Advisory Committee meeting was scheduled for March 27, 1986, at 8:30 A.M. 12. Authorization for City Manager to Execute Service Agreement for Survey and Soils Work for New City Hall Councilman Schermer moved to authorize City Manager Flodstrom to execute the service agreements with Northwestern Territories, Inc., to provide survey and soils investigation on the City Hall project. Councilman Quast seconded. Following brief discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 13. Discussion of Industrial Traffic on Hill Street Following a brief discussion on the amount of industrial traffic on Hill Street, Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2386 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles restricting Hill Street as a haul route for heavy truck traffic and providing penalties. Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Hesla seconded. Following a brief discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 14. Repurchase Agreement Practices of the City Added by Councilman McPhee Councilman McPhee moved that the City, bank, age:rt or established trust, must take custody of the t City's collateral. Councilman Quast seconded for �i i Fie, an n z ce Direct� r dr discussion. 1 dAo n addressed the issue, and a lengthy discussion followed. Councilman McPhee then further moved to modify the City's Investment Policy by deleting "or broker" in Section III. Council- man Quast concurred. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman Hallett voting "No Councilman Quast then requested staff prepare and make available to the public an explanation of the City's repurchase practices. 15. Discussion of Total Cost of New City Hall Added by Councilman McPhee Following brief discussion, Councilman Stamon moved to direct staff to meet with Councilman McPhee to discuss his concerns. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Whidden announced a public meeting will be held on schematics of the new City Hall on Monday, April 7, 1986, time and place to be announced at a later date. 16. Consideration of Easement Agreement with John Tangedahl at Hickory Dock Restaurant Manager Flodstrom presented information on the business and property. Mr. Tangedahl also addressed Council on the matter. Some discussion followed. Councilman Quast moved to concur with the suggestions by Manager Flodstrom and Mr. Tangedahl to refer -the matter to staff for resolution. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 17. Request for a Meeting of the Real Estate Committee The Real Estate Committee scheduled a meeting directly after adjournment. 18. Schedule a Trip for City Council and Staff to Tour Esther Webster Property (See Item No. 5.) VIII LATE ITEMS 1. Information on Grant Application for CZM Money to Assist with Development of Harbor Use Ordinance Oil Spill Contingency Planning Manager Flodstrom presented information on a grant application for Coastal Zone Management funds to assist with the development of a Harbor Use Ordinance. He stated that a beachwalk scheduled March 28, 29 and 30 were cancelled and will be rescheduled for the last week in April, dates to be announced later. The purpose of a beachwalk is to determine if there are any hot spots of oil on the beach. No Council action was required. 2. Brief Update on Recent Communications from DOE and EPA Regarding Secondary Treatment Manager Flodstrom gave a brief update on recent communications from the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection Agency regarding secondary treatment. He stated the City did need to respond to the EPA and requested Council review a letter drafted by City Attorney Knutson. Some discussion followed. Councilman Hallett moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to sign the letter to Ralph Bauer and the EPA concerning secondary treatment for Port Angeles. Councilman Stamon seconded. Following brief discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 3. Information on "Oil Spill Response Public Forum" June 10, 1986 Manager Flodstrom distributed copies of a letter announcing an Oil Spill Response Public Forum June 10, 1986, at 7 PM. He expressed interest in putting together a monthly report for Council on oil spill related information. 4. Update Report on Current Activities 507 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 26, 1986 Manager Flodstrom provided Council with information on current Departmental activities. He explained plans to provide regular reports of this nature. 5. Hand -Out Programs for Recognition Ceremony at Public Pier, March 28, 1986 A ceremony to recognize volunteers who have participated in the oil spill clean -up will be held on Friday, March 28, 1986, at 11:30 AM, at the Public Pier, weather permitting. If weather does not permit, it will be moved to the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center. Over 2,400 certificates are planned to be distributed to volunteers. IX ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting to executive session at 9:29 PM for the purpose of discussing potential litigation and real estate. X RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT The meeting returned to open session and adjourned at approximately 10:03 PM. Acting Clerk Mayor