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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/06/19932453 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington April 6, 1993 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Hallett called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order SPECIAL MEETING: at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Hallett, Councilwoman Sargent, Councilmen Braun, Ostrowski, and Schueler. ~ Members Absent: ~. f~~~. '7~7~ Staff Present: Manager Pome'ranz~ P~s--s~ Attorney Dickson, Clerk Upton, B. Collins, S. Ilk, J. Pittis, B. Titus, L. Glenn, K. Godbey, S. Brodhun, K. Ridout, T. Smith, B. Jones and S. Hursh. Public Present: J. Pope, E. Winters, D. Scbeller, J. Doyle, D. Doyle, L. Ross, J. Gilbert, M. Konrad, T. Carmean, L. Nutter, B. Turner, M. Crawford, J. Ulsky, J. Iette, J. Coffman, K. Carmean, D. Stalheim, W. Peters, S. Peters, W. Todnem. Interview Applicants for Interview Applicants for Law Enforcement Advisory Board Law Enforcement Advisory Board The members of the City Council interviewed candidates for the Law Enforcement Advisory Board, as follows: Leland Lee, Katie Sundt, Richard Hunter Nickell, Leo Sunny, Dave Cole, Cindy Crumb. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Hallett called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order REGULAR MEETING: at 7:20 p.m. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Matt Konrad and Tony Carmean of ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop #1458. APPROVAL OF Councilman Braun moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of MINUTES: March 16, 1993. Councilman Schueler seconded the motion. Councilwoman Sargent asked that the minutes be corrected on Page 10, second paragraph from the bottom, "it was pointed out that action had to be taken on the Shoreline Management Permit before the minutes of March 10, could be accepted". A vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. CEREMONIAL None. MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: CITY COUNCIL Councilman Ostrowski reported that the Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority COMMITTEE Board held a public hearing in Port Angeles this past Tuesday evening; it was well REPORTS: attended by a number of industries as well as City staff. The Authority pointed out that there are going to be certain changes incorporated in the new regulations for programs that have been mandated by the Clean Air Act of Washington of 1991, and also the Federal Clean Air Act. Neither the Federal nor State governments have appropriated funds to carry out the new rules and regulations. One of the things they are discussing now is increasing fees considerably. Councilwoman Sargent attended a meeting on the Vern Burton marketing, a matter to be considered as Item F.5. on tonight's agenda. She also attended two meetings on the committee that was formed jointly with the Chamber of Commerce to promote Port Angeles as a retirement community. Committee assignments have already been made, but a chairman is being sought. The Council on Aging met and is still -1- 2454 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 6, 1993 CITY COUNCIL encouraging the inclusion of long-term care in the Health Reform Bill. The last COMMITTEE meeting of the EDC was held at the prison and proved to be very interesting. REPORTS: (Cont'd) Councilman Braun attended two Capital Finance Planning meetings. He also attended a Real Estate Committee meeting. A Fire Department item from the Real Estate Committee will be addressed under Item F.4. Mayor Hallett pointed out that several Council members attended the retirement party for former Assistant Police Chief Bill Myers; there was also a dedication of the Veto Burton Memorial Community Center complex last week, as well as several other community functions. Mayor Hallett requested that Item F.5., which has to do with the marketing plan for Veto Burton, be moved to prior to the Public Hearings. FINANCE: Bids for Traffic Maintenance Materials Traffic Maintenance Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public Materials Bids Works. Councilman Ostrowski moved to award the bids to the lowest responsive bidders as outlined in the report from Public Works, in the total amount of $27,755.58. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. A brief discussion followed. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. On another pertinent matter, Mayor Hallett reported he had an inquiry from a citizen as to the possibility of bilingual signs for those signs placed for tourists. He asked that staff look into the cost and feasibility of such signs. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Ostrowski moved to accept the Consent Agenda, including: (1) Out of state travel request, Finance Department; (2) Out of state travel request in excess of $750, Light Department personnel to NWPPA E & O Conference; (3) Request to advertise for bids for the reconstruction of Marine Drive from Valley Street to Hill Street; (4) Request to have Contract No. CL 91-3 declared complete; (5) Call for bids for annual City Light transformer purchase; (6) Authorization to reject previous bids for downtown pedestrian lighting and authorize City Light to call for new bids; (7) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (8) Payroll for March 28, 1993, of $328,765.27; and (9) Voucher list for April 2, 1993, of $2,725,592.38. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion. After limited discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE Dan Scheller, Pastor of the Four Square Church, requested to address Council on AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ Item F.4., Real Estate. STAFF TO BE CONSIDERED OR Manager Pomeranz requested to add the State Senate Revenue Budget Proposal and PLACED ON A its impact on the City budget to the Agenda. This was added as Item F.9. AGENDA Councilwoman Sargent requested a discussion regarding a letter received from a member of the Board of Adjustment. This was added as Item F. 10. Mayor Hallett reminded Council of the request from AWC to make sure we forward to them the names of the people who will be voting delegates. This must returned in 60 days, and can be discussed at the next meeting. The Conference is June 22 - through 25, 1993, in Yakima. Vern Burton Marketing Hiring firm to develop the marketing plan for Vern Burton Community Center Plan Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by Public Works, and Tim Smith, introduced John Johnson, photographer and art director and Fred Barrett, multi-media designer of Johnson Design Photographics of Seattle. This company has won several national awards for their photography, photographics and printed materials. Some of the their clients include: Safeco, Bon Marche, Ernst, Doug Fox Travel and Alaska Airlines. It is recommended that the City proceed with a digital brochure, which is a multi-media tool which can be user driven to nm on office or home computers. In addition, it can be projected to a large screen or television for group presentations, or transferred to a standard video format. John Johnson explained and demonstrated the nature of a digital brochure which, he -2- rr [ 2455 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 6, 1993 Vern Burton Marketing noted, transcends the area between a video tape and a regular brochure. This Plan (Cont'd) product resides on a computer and is targeted directly to the people who plan and create the conferences for the people they work with. In addition to the digital brochure the City will obtain 5000 sets of conference marketing materials, to include cut out pages, printed brochures, letterhead, envelopes, and Veto Burton name stickers. This is included in the cost of the grant, with contingency funds still remaining. Councilwoman Sargent noted her enthusiasm with the concept. She then moved to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Johnson Design Photographics to develop marketing materials for the Vern Burton Memorial Conununity Center, subject to the approval of the City Manager and within the constraints of the Grant money. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion. A brief discussion followed, and Manager Pomeranz summarized the Council's previous _. commitment to marketing the facility in view of the expenditure of hotel/motel tax funds for renovation. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. LEGISLATION: A. Public Hearings Public Heatings 1. Establishing street standards for unopened plats within the city. Street Standards for Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by Public Works. He opened the Unopened plats public hearing at 8:19 p.m. There being no public testimony, Councilwoman Sargent moved to continue the public heating to May 4, 1993. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Draft Comprehensive 2. Draft Comprehensive Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Plan and Draft the City of Port Angeles Environmental Impact Statement Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department. He opened the public heating at 8:21 p.m. Lorraine Ross, 418 E. Front Street, expressed concern with increasing traffic problems in the Lauridsen Boulevard area. She felt that one or more crossings over White's Creek could be accomplished at Third, Fourth or Fifth Streets, and not necessarily at Lauridsen Boulevard. Failure to obtain a good traffic pattern flow could result in a traffic blockage on First Street at a time when fire fighting equipment was needed in the Golf Course area. John Pope, 735 E. Sixth Street, addressed the Council in two capacities: as Superintendent of the School District, and as a member of the Growth Management Committee. Mr. Pope requested that as the City continues to develop the Comprehensive Plan, it give serious consideration to defining concurrency to include the school district. Hamilton Elementary School already houses roughly 700 students in a 400 student capacity building. Mr. Pope also requested, as School Board representative, that the City consider and promote bringing together all the service agencies which are affected or identified in the Growth Management Law as agencies which would be eligible to collect impact fees, to discuss the issues of impact fees and avoid a massive impact fee environment in our community. Speaking in his capacity as a member of the Growth Management Committee, Mr. Pope would like to see Milwaukee Drive punched through to Lower Elwha Road. Those homes could then be served by the elementary school in the Dry Creek area .... Norma Harkins, 1359 East Lauridsen Boulevard, wished to express dissatisfaction, anger and frustration with the Lauridsen Boulevard crosstown route. Ms. Harkins wanted to know if this is really necessary. She inquired as to whether the road would be a simple crosstown route for locals, or escalate into a four-lane highway with heavy traffic in an area already plagued with traffic problems due to the elementary schools, convalescent center and community college. Ms. Harkins was also concerned with whether or not this route would facilitate emergency vehicles in reaching the other side of town with expediency. At this time, Mayor Hallett requested that Planning Director Collins formulate a synopsis of the questions and answers raised at the public hearing. This might help clarify further questions that are raised. Director Collins responded that he would be happy to do this. If there are questions or comments raised on the EIS, they will be put into the final draft of the EIS. A Q and A will be put together by Staff on the Comprehensive Plan. -3- Z456 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 6, 1993 LEGISLATION: Linda Nutter, 1701 East Third Avenue, indicated her desire to have the Plan address (Cont'd) maintaining the integrity and stability of established neighborhoods, as well as maintaining livability with controlled growth and development. She noted her Draft Comprehensive concern with international awareness. Signs in other languages would be helpful, Plan and Draft and when the CDROM is developed for the VBMCC, the City should have the Environmental Impact option of asking for it in several foreign languages such as Japanese and Spanish. Statement (Cont'd) Ms. Nutter would like a definition of "urban services" and who pays for them. She also pointed out that as the City becomes more dense, it is going to need height and view obstruction policies. Also, a policy on anchoring mobile or manufactured homes may be advisable to prevent them blowing over in a storm. She felt limiting the establishment of new shopping centers to the Hwy. 101 corridor would lead to strip development, which should be discouraged. Ms. Nutter shared many of the same concerns as the others in terms of the crosstown traffic. Ms. Nutter then offered several specific wording changes to the Plan. Doris Doyle, 1317 East Lauridsen Boulevard, felt it to be uneconomical to cross White's Creek at Lanridsen. She felt a northerly location would be more feasible. She was also concerned about where the road was going to go after is crossed White's Creek, and where in the proposed plan is the provision for a major city bypass in the event one is needed. A scenic southerly route, with a minimum impact to residential areas, could be turned into a bypass. She and her neighbors are concerned their front yards are going to be turned into a major bypass. Margaret Crawford, 2619 South Race Street, is a committee member who worked on the Draft, including the recommen~da.~o~...~3~ crosstown route on Lauridsen Boulevard. Mrs. Crawford said that--s ~o~t~2'~ery hard on the "should" versus "shall" issue, and~': .......... ~, subm!ttLng ~- :' v ....... ~ ?_-e ~ thesis ..... Mrs. ~ Crawford explained that the committee had sent out surveys with utility bills in order to obtain public input, and this was taken into .co/llsid~eration .during th.e planning~ In response to Ms. Doyle's question about the crosstown road to nowhere, Ms. Crawford explained that the Committee did not feel it was appropriate to define a location outside the City limits. Ms. Crawford went on to explain that while Lauridsen Boulevard was not the narrowest, least expensive way to cross White's Creek, other issues associated with the route make it the route of choice. The right- of-way is there, and the width needed for a major transportation corridor is there. The Committee did not find a way to get the big trucks out of downtown, although they did look to answer that problem. Ms. Crawford felt that if the City would seriously consider public transportation for commuters, some of the need for this crosstown route could be alleviated. David Stalheim, 205 West Fifth Street, indicated his major concern was the preservation of a historic district. Using maps he had prepared, Mr. Stalheim pointed out that the majority of the homes in the area were single family residences, even though the area is zoned high density residential. He would like to see the area downzoned in order to protect the historic character of this community. Mr. Stalheim pointed out several transitional areas that are very appropriate for high density residential development. Chris Muir, 214 West Second Street, read a statement which countered the testimony offered by Mr. Stalheim. Mr. Muir went on to state his objection, as a property owner in the area, to downzone the Lower Cherry Hill area, and to designate it as a historical district. Mr. Muir indicated that doing this would cause great hardship to many people who have made the area their home and those who have made investments in the area based on its long-standing zoning designation. There being no further testimony at this time, Mayor Hallett closed the public hearing at 9:45 p.m. Break Mayor Hallett recessed the meeting for a break at 9:47 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m. Councilwoman Sargent moved to extend the meeting beyond 10:00 p.m. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ir 11 2457 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 6, 1993 LEGISLATION: B. Ordinances not requiring public hearings (Cont'd) I. Housekeeping Amendments to the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Housekeeping Amendments to PAMC - Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the City Attorney. He read the Ordinance No. 2756 Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2756 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington making housekeeping amendments to the Port Angeles Municipal Code, and amending Ordinances 1709, 2736 and 2732 Councilman Ostrowski moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by tire. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Adoption of current 2. Adoption of current editions of Uniform Building and Fire Codes and editions of Uniform National Electrical Codes Building and Fire Codes and National Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the City Attorney's office. Electrical Codes - Mayor Hallett read the Ordinance by title, entitled Ordinance No. 2757 ORDINANCE NO. 2757 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the current editions of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code National Electrical Code, and other related codes, increasing permit fees and amending Ordinances 2552 and 2561, and Chapters 14.01, 14.03, and 14.21 of the PAMC. Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion. A brief discussion followed, and Manager Pomeranz pointed out to the Council that this Ordinance adopts the State Historic Building Code, providing for more flexible standards for repairs and alterations of historic buildings. Councilwoman Sargent suggested that the City identify the historic buildings. Director Collins will pursue this with the Historical Society. Councilman Schueler questioned why fee increases were incorporated with the Building Codes. Brief discussion ensued regarding the possibility of separating fees from the remainder of the Ordinance. Deputy Director Ridout offered an explanation as to why they are incorporated and why they are being raised. A vote was taken on the motion which carried by a majority vote, with Councilman Schueler voting in opposition. Public Nuisance - C. Resolution Requiring Public Comment Resolution No. 14-93 1. Public Nuisance. Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Deputy Director Ridout distributed a revised Exhibit A; four junk automobiles which were on the first Exhibit 'A", have been removed from the property. Mayor Hallett read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 14-93 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles Washington, declaring the existence of a public nuisance and requiring the elimination of such nuisance. Mayor Hallett invited public comment on this issue, and Joni Coffman, 1025 Madrona, advised the Council that the house and property have been in Ms. Coffman's family for over 50 years. Ms. Coffman explained how the property came to be a public nuisance, and her efforts which are underway to clean it up. Councilwoman Sargent moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. -5- 2458 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 6, 1993 LEGISLATION: D. Resolutions not requiring public comment (Cont'd) None Planning Commission E. Planning Commission Minutes/Action Items Minutes/Action Items 1. Planning Commission Minutes of March 24, 1993 Councilman Braun moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of March 24, 1993. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Special Agency F. Other Considerations Contracts 1. Special Agency Contracts Councilman Sargent moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contracts with the Economic Development Council, the North Olympic Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau, and the Port Angeles Symphony. Councilman Schueler seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Fine Arts Center 2. Port Angeles Fine Arts Center request for change in city's published Investment Policy to allow Webster Trust funds to be invested by the city. Mayor Hallett reviewed a letter submitted by the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Center requesting a change in the City's Investment Policy to allow the Webster Trust funds to be invested by the City under certain limitations established by State statutes. Manager Pomeranz explained that first the staff would have to be authorized to amend the City's current investment policy; Council would then have to approve the new policy. By law, because it is the trustee of the funds, the City would be held responsible for the funds. Mayor Hallett noted the need for this change is to hopefully generate more interest income for the trust funds. In the discussion that followed, members of the Council pointed out the need for a planning policy which would establish protocols as to how much will be spent, how much will be reinvested, etc. Jim Butler, Chair of the Board, advised the Council that such a policy could be formulated, with the assistance of US Bank, for a fee of $600. Once that is completed, a contract would need to be executed in order to have US Bank manage the trust funds. Parks & Recreation Director Brodhun indicated it is important to find additional ways of funding the Fine Arts Center, and Manager Pomeranz noted the hotel/motel tax funds would not be appropriate in that those funds are committed. After further discussion, it was agreed the Fine Arts Center should proceed with obtaining outside help in the preparation of a planning policy before further action is taken. This policy is to be submitted to the Council for consideration, and Manager Pomeranz emphasized there are still a number of factors to be dealt with before the City can make any type of commitment. - Amendment to Utilities 3. Amendment to Utilities Underground Locate Master Agreement and Underground Locate Subscription agreement. Master Agreement and Subscription Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Agreement Councilwoman Sargent moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment to the Utilities Underground Locate Master agreement, and authorize the Public Works Department to accept and sign the updated and/or revised rate schedules that are sent on an annual basis. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. A brief discussion followed. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Real Estate 4. Real Estate Committee meeting items Committee Items Property Manager Ridout advised the Council of several issues considered by the Real Estate Committee, most of which will be placed on the next Council agenda. -6- 2459 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 6, 1993 LEGISLATION: On another matter, the Four Square Church has expressed interest in the Light (Cont'd) Department Building; however, the Real Estate Committee recommended that it not be put on the market at this time. Real Estate Committee Items Pastor Scheller, Four Square Church, gave a brief presentation on why the Church (Cont'd) is interested in the Light Building. The Church is interested in providing a place for the teenagers to go, so that they do not hang out near the downtown eating and drinking establishments. The location and parking situation is also ideal for the Church's needs. Pastor Scheller wanted to know the overall plan for the downtown, and will there be a place for community gatherings. The Four Square Church would like to a part of that if possible. Councilman Braun also informed Council that expenditures for the temporary housing of the fire department would be upcoming. He explained the costs and why it was necessary to relocate the firehouse -during the building of the new station. Capital Facility Plan 6. Initial presentation of Capital Facility Plan Director Collins distributed a written time line for Council's information. Director Pittis gave a brief presentation on the Capital Facility Plan. He pointed out that the most difficult portion of the Plan had to do with transportation. Additionally, one of the issues being dealt with is that of concurrency plus project related items having to do with capital facilities. Director Pittis urged Council to review the information provided them in their packets. Workshops on the plan will be conducted and projects prioritized at that time. Water Service 7. Water service outside city along Bean Road Outside City Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Councilwoman Sargent moved to deny water service to this parcel of land until the proponent annexes the property to the City. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Solid Waste Planning 8. Solid Waste Planning Manager Pomeranz updated Council on the efforts made to get our landfill permitted beyond the current five year window. The City must plan now for the disposal of its solid waste five years from now. Alternatives have already been discussed. The City needs assistance from an outside engineering firm to assist in the decision making process. Parametrix, a firm currently contracted by the City, has been very helpful to the City already. The current agreement would allow this additional assignment. Manager Pomeranz recommended that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee be expanded to include at least one Council member as well as the Public Works Director, City Manager and City Attorney, as the City is bearing the liability of the project. Councilwoman Sargent moved to approve the Parametrix study at a rate not to exceed $30,000 to help the City of Port Angeles identify various alternatives for _ the disposal of the City's solid waste and facilitate the decision making process, Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. State Senate Revenue 9. State Senate Revenue Budget Proposal Proposal Manager Pomeranz has attempted to monitor the many budgetary issues being considered by the Legislature, and letters have been sent to the legislators to inform them as to the City's position on the various proposals as they are made. However, the new budget proposal and its impact, announced on Friday, is extremely negative towards the interests of the cities and our community. Manager Pomeranz listed the negative factors and recommended that the Council authorize immediate contact with our representatives in the House and Senate to inform them of our concern regarding the proposals he enumerated. Councilwoman Sargent told Council that Senator Hargrove is not sympathetic towards city government, so it is very important that he hear from us. These budget -7- 2460 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 6, 1993 LEGISLATION: changes will seriously impact the City's budget. (Cont'd) Manager Pomeranz will draft a letter immediately to advise our representatives of State Senate Revenue the City's concerns. Proposal (Cont'd) Board of Adjustment I0. Board of Adjustment letter Letter Mayor Hallett reviewed a letter sent to the Council from Ted Borden, a recently appointed member of the Board of Adjustment. Director Collins felt that Dr. Borden was simply asking why there isn't an enforcement procedure that calls for an applicant to be in compliance with Codes before their particular application is addressed. A letter of response was sent to Dr. Borden by the City Attorney, and the matter was discussed at the Board of Adjustment meeting this past evening. Staff was asked to follow-up on this matter and, if appropriate, place the matter on a future agenda. -8-