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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/03/1984 I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington April 3, 1984 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Duncan, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, Hordyk, Schermer, Quast, Whidden. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Acting Manager Orton, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. French, J. Hicks, J. Pittis, G. Braun, T. Sterner, J. Abram. public Present: J. Doherty, P. Downie, B. Levin. III MINUTES Councilman Gerberding moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the March 20, 1984 meeting. Councilman Quast corrected Item No. 11. Councilman Gerberding had seconded the motion to authorize Mayor Duncan to sign the lease agreement with J. Sweatt as amended to one year. The motion carried. Councilman Whidden sedonded and the motion carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Quast moved the council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda, including (1) Request permission to call for bids - Conversion 8th/Lincoln to High Pressure Sodium; (2) Correspondence from State Liquor Control Board; and (e) Vouchers of $1,682,502.38 and Payroll of $192,848.36. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. V FINANCE 1. Request Payment to Riddell Williams for Representation in WPPSS MDL 551 and Chemical Bank III Cases - $1,895.40 Councilman Quast moved to authorize payment as requested, with Councilman Gerberding seconding. The motion carried. 2. Consideration of Bids for Pool Cover Councilman Whidden moved to concur with staff's recommendation to reject the lowest bid from Warm Windows and Sunshine as non-responSive to specifications and accept the lowest responsible bid from Acqua Farm Inc. of Aurora, Oregon, in the amount of $9,620.07 including tax. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. 3. Consideration of Bids for Miscellaneous Equipment Mayor Duncan reviewed recommendations from staff. Councilman Schermer moved to concur with staff's recommendations as follows: a. Award the bid for a Police parking meter vehicle to Northwest Utility Vehicle, Inc., for a Cushman Model 454 at a purchase price of $7,708.94. b. Award the street sweeper to Howard Cooper corp. for an SNC Vanguard 3000 at a total cost of $59,966.77. c. Reject the apparent low bid of McCabe Powers, Inc., for a 4F800 because of irregularities in the bid proposal. d. Award the purchase order to Birdwell for the truck cab and chassis as the next lowest qualified bidder at a cost of $22,195.82. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. l.?-3 1~4- ---, I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 3, 1984 4. Consideration of Bids for Bluewater View LID Frank BaIsch of 506 Bluewater View addressed the Council, stating that the cost of the LID was exorbitant and requesting that bids be rejected and residents of the area be allowed to proceed with the project privately. Council and staff discussed the matter at length. City Attorney Knutson recommended that a second public hearing be scheduled to allow an oppor- tunity for all residents of the area to comment. Councilman Quast moved to table decision of the bid award. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Quast then moved to set a public hearing to I determine whether or not LID #206 should be rescinded, with the date of the - public hearing to be April 17, 1984. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 5. Consideration of Conditional Sales Contract - Garbage Truck Mayor Duncan read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 12-84 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the Port Angeles City Manager to execute a Conditional Sales Contract with Seattle First National Bank. Councilman Gerberding moved to pass the Resolution as read by title, with Councilman Quast seconding. After considerable debate, on call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman Hordyk voting "No", opposing paying interest on the acquisition, and Councilman Haguewood voting "No", objecting to the purchasing of a garbage truck when mechanized collection is being considered. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA George Crawford addressed the Council with numerous complaints. He com- I plained about the water system bringing sand into the plwnbing of his residence; he requested assistance from the City with helping two handi- capped individuals move their garbage cans for collection; he complained of over-weight trucks in the area during late night hours; he complained also about a Police vehicle not issuing a citation for what he deemed a traffic offense. Mayor Duncan informed Mr. Crawford that staff would report back to him regarding his complaints. Richard Pro.kasky, the Exalted Ruler of the Naval Lodge of Elks, presented the City of Port Angeles with an award from that association for the Medic I Program. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. VII LEGISLATION 1. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to si MCLaughlin Mayor Duncan presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Si McLaughlin for his service on the Parks Board from March 21, 1968, through March 1, 1984. The Mayor, City Council and Finance Director Orton all thanked Si for his unselfish contribution and wished him well. 2. I Public Hearings A. Declaration of Surplus Property - Located East of Alder Street Between First and Front Streets Mayor Duncan reviewed a background memo from Manager Flodstrom the public hearing. She asked for comments from the audience. no COmments; therefore, Mayor Duncan closed the public hearing. and opened There were Councilman Hordyk moved to declare the lots surplus and no longer required by the City of Port Angeles for meeting the needs of the public. Council- man Quast seconded. The motion carried. Councilman Hordyk then incorpor- ated into the motion that the property be declared for sale by asking for sealed bids. Councilman Quast concurred. The motion, as amended, carried. I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 3, 1984 A meeting of the Real Estate Committee was scheduled for April 10, 1984, at 4:00 P.M. in the City Light Conference Room for the purpose of establishing a minimum bid for the property. 3. Planning Commission Minutes of March 28, 1984 A. Request by Thunderbird Boathouse to Continue Overnight Camping at Their Present Location on Ediz Hook, West of the Coast Guard Station Mayor Duncan referred the Council to the Planning Commission minutes and to a memo from the Planning Department. Councilman Hordyk inquired as to the possibility of establishing penalties for the unlawful dumping of recrea- tional vehicle holding tanks. He stated that provisions should be made for the probable influx of tourists during the fishing season. Following dis- cussion at length, Councilman Quast moved to concur with the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation that Mr. and Mrs. Vince Ingham be allowed to have overnight camping; provided, however, that should they sell the business, the new owners would have to request permission; and with the Planning Commission interpretation that a recreational vehicle park could be compatible in the M-2 Heavy Industrial District as a Conditional Use) and the direction to staff to amend sections of the Zoning Code to remove recreational vehicle parks from mobile home parks. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. B. Approval of Minutes Councilman Whidden moved to accept and place on file as written the Planning Commission Minutes of March 28, 1984. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 4. Approval of Grant From Washington Planning And Community Affairs Agency for the Waterfront Project Acting Manager Orton explained to the Council the current status of the grant application; that the contract should be arriving through the mail and that the loan is scheduled to be closed April 15, 1984. After further discussion, Councilman Quast moved to reaffirm the Council's previous approval and authorize Mayor Duncan to sign the contract as amended upon receipt. Councilman Gerberding seconded. After further discussion, on call for the question the motion carried, with Councilman Hordyk voting "No", and Councilman Haguewood abstaining. 5. Letter from Clallam County Economic Development Council Regarding Administration of Community Development Block Grant Acting Manager Orton requested to be excused from the discussion due to conflict of interest. City planner Paul Carr, project Coordinator, then addressed the Council's questions. Mayor Duncan reviewed a memo from Manager Flodstrom regarding a letter from Bob Levin, Executive Director of the Clallam County Economic Development Council, discussing the possibility of the EDC administering portions of the City's Community Development Block Grant. After lengthy debate, Councilman Hordyk moved that the request of the EDC to administer Community Development Block Grant funds be denied. Councilman Haguewood seconded. Councilman Quast then moved to table the motion and request staff to bring information back to the Council regarding the City's capabilities to administer Community Development Block Grant funds without hiring new staff. Councilman Whidden seconded. On call for the question, the motion carried with Councilmen Hordyk and Haguewood voting "No". 6. Amendment to Medic I Ordinance to Reflect Recent Changes in Multi- Metered Utility Accounts Mayor Duncan reviewed a background memo and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2298 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Section 8.36.040 of Ordinance No. 2274 and Section 8.36.040 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code, regarding Medic I charges against utility accounts. I :;(.5 19-..(0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 3, 1984 Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, with Councilman Quast seconding. The motion carried. 7. Contract Amendment for Energy Conservation Measures at William Shore Memorial Pool Mayor Duncan reviewed a background memo from Sheila Hardy, Energy Analyst. The Council questioned staff regarding the contract amendments. Following discussion, Councilman Gerberding moved to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to WSEO Contract No. 82-025B to cover revisions in the I energy conservation measure project for the William Shore Memorial Pool. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 8. Memo Regarding Warren Schilke Letter Requesting Regulation of Log Truck Brakes The Council discussed alternative solutions to the problem with Attorney Knutson and Police Chief Cleland at length. The Council instructed Police Chief Cleland to complete further research and report back to the Council April 17, 1984. 9. Consideration of City Consent to Sublease City Property to British Petroleum by Crown Zellerbach Following discussion at length, Councilman Quast moved to add paragraph 5 to the Consent to Sublease Section of the Sublease Agreement: That any assignment of the sublease other than between subsidiaries of British Petroleum shall require the consent of the City Council. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Quast then moved that Mayor Duncan be authorized to sign the final document as amended by previous motion. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Quast instructed staff and Craig Miller, attorney for British Petroleum, to communicate this addendum to members of British Petroleum as quickly as pOSSible. 10. Consideration of April 11th Joint Meeting with Port of Port Angeles and EDC to Discuss Harbor Management Plan Acting Manager Orton explained that some scheduling problems had arisen with representatives from the Port. The Council determined to leave April 11th as a tentative date, with Mr. Orton to inform them of any changes in scheduling as quickly as possible. 11. Declaration of April 29th as Retired Senior Volunteer Week Mayor Duncan reviewed a letter from the Clallam-Jefferson Community Action Council. Councilman Whidden moved to acknowledge April 29th through May 5th, 1984, as Retired Senior Volunteer Week with Councilman Schermer seconding. The motion carried. 12. Consideration of Setting Public Hearing on Amended Fire Alarm Ordinance Councilman Hordyk moved to set a public hearing on amending the Fire Alarm Ordinance for April 17, 1984. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. VIII LATE ITEMS Humane Society Contract Acting Manager Orton reviewed results of the contract negotiations with the Humane Society and the recommendations from staff; specifically, (1) that the Humane Society seriously consider the use of a rendering plant rather than cremation; (2) that an alternate means of euthanasia be considered; and (3) the bulk purchase of food and a less expensive type of food than that which is currently being used. Mr. Wilkins, a representative from the Humane Society, addressed the Council, explaining the Humane Society's situation. After discussion at length, Councilman Hordyk moved to grant $28,000, retroactive to January 1st, so long as the recommendations estab- lished by staff are met wi thin three months. Councilman Gerberding seconded. After further discussion at length, on call for the question the motion carried. I I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 3, 1984 Navy Vessels at City Pier Acting Manager Orton informed the Council that two Navy vessels would be arriving at the City Pier this weeken~. IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Hordyk questioned appointing individuals on the Senior Center Advisory Board who are not residents of Port Angeles. Councilman Quast stated that it would be good to have representatives from the greater area. Councilman Hordyk mentioned that the Senior Center Advisory Board By-Laws might not allow for this. The Council determined to refer the matter back to Park and Recreation Director John Marsh to research the possibility of a change in the By-Laws allowing for representatives from outside the City. Councilman Hordyk thanked the City Clerk's Office for his receiving of a copy of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Acting Manager Orton explained that this was the result of the efforts of the City Clerk's Office and the City Attorney's Office in conjunction with the word Processing Office, and had resulted in a savings of approximately $8,000 to the City, due to the fact that the City Code no longer needs to be published by Book Publishing Co. and is updated by the Word Processing Division. Attorney Knutson stated that this basically was a change from having Book Publishing Co. prepare updates to the Code. He also stated that Louise Frost, Word Processing Technician, had prepared an improved index system, making this a very usable Code. Councilman Gerberding moved to make a letter of recommendation endorsing Rob Orton to the Washington State Hospital Rate Commission. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. councilman Whidden inquired regarding site preparation for the waterfront project. Mayor Duncan discussed with the Council the possibility of writing a letter to the Secretary of the Navy welcoming minesweepers to Port Angeles. She also informed the Council that they have been invited to the grand opening of Marino's Lo~nge April 7, 1984, at 4:00 P.M. Councilman Quast inquired of the City Attorney whether or not a list of the members of the Restaurant Association had been provided by Attorney Eugene Olsen as Mr. Olsen had previously indicated that he would provide such a list. Attorney Knutson stated that no list had been received at this time. Councilman Quast instructed the City Attorney to request such a list. councilman Quast also mentioned enlarging or separting the beautification portion of the Park and Recreation Board as incentives for individuals to beautify their residences or places of business in Port Angeles. He men- tioned the possibility of presenting awards for the various planter boxes around town. . Mayor Duncan informed the Council that the Economic Development Council's goals for the year 2000 will be prioritized at a meeting to be held April 12, 1984. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting to executive session at 9:30 P.M. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 10:00 P.M. XI I ADJOURNMENT Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:15 P.M. ~AL, a /aMAtlJ.At--' C rk ~~/kA<- I~l