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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/07/1992 2224 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington April 7, 1992 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Hallett called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order SPECIAL MEETING: at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Hallett, Councilmen Braun, Nicholson, and Ostrowski, Councilwoman Sargent, and Councilmen Schueler and Wight. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, S. Brodhun, B. Collins, L. Glenn, S. Ilk, K. Godbey, J. Pittis, B. Titus, D. Sawyer, R. Ellsworth, K. Ridout, G. Kenworthy, S. Dryke. Public Present: L. & G. Doyle, D. Somers, R. Lemon, K. Brauninger, G. Pettit, J. Newlin, R. Mantooth, J. Schwagler, I. & D. Nixon, I. McKeown, T. McKeown, Jr., L. Ilk, K. Ilk, B. Haselton, D. Engelbertson, L. Beil, W. Quast, R. Craver, L. Ross, V. Nixon, C. May. ADJOURN TO Mayor Hallett adjourned the meeting to executive session at 6:07 p.m. for the EXECUTIVE SESSION: purpose of discussing litigation for approximately 10 - 15 minutes. RETURN TO OPEN Mayor Hallett returned the meeting to open session at 6:30 p.m. SESSION: Growth Management Growth Management Update Update Senior Planner Sawyer submitted a status report on the City's progress in complying with the State's Growth Management Act. Planner Sawyer indicated some recent neighborhood meetings had been extremely successful, with public input received on possible policies and goals to be included in the growth management portion of the Comprehensive Plan. He reviewed the various measures introduced in the Legislature this year, noting the major change having to do with budget cuts. Funds have been reduced which would be used to achieve the goals of the Growth Management Act, and Planner Sawyer indicated the City will continue in its efforts until the funds have been depleted. Beyond that, the matter of funding for growth management must be addressed by the City Council during the 1993 budget process. Discussion was held concerning the Urban Growth Areas and the fact the City is ahead of the County on this issue. Planner Sawyer and Planning Director Collins are hopeful the County will speed up its process in this regard. Perhaps, obtaining County involvement in replacing two members of the City's Growth Management Advisory Committee will accelerate the process. After further discussion and a review of the schedule for the revisions to the Comprehensive Plan, Councilmembers suggested it would be appropriate for Council  to conduct a special workshop in order to review the details pertinent to growth ~ mana~ement.O,Further, it was suggested that staff prepare a type of chronological of ~ , . - growth management issues and history. ~~.~~--Ci' ~~'~ ndy Souders, Chairman of the Planning Co remission, felt the legislative process may be retreating somewhat from the original commitment to manage growth; however, she felt efforts toward growth management should be continued. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Hallett called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order REGULAR MEETING: at 7:15 p.m. -1- 2225 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1992 PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Amber Pittis' Camp Fire Group. ALLEGIANCE: Members present: /enny Hicks, Carrie Brown, Courmey Pittis, Meghan Peacock, and Erin Christensen. APPROVAL OF Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of MINUTES: the City Council of March 17, 1992. The motion was seconded by Councilman Braun. Councilman Wight corrected the second to last paragraph on page 5 to reflect that Planning Director Collins indicated the initial permit fee has been prepared rather than "established". On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. CEREMONIAL 1. Swearing in ceremony of Police Chief Steve Ilk MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Hallett introduced recently appointed Police Chief Ilk, and briefly reviewed the Chief's twenty 20 years on the Police Force. City Clerk Upton then administered Police Chief the oath of office to Chief Ilk. Oath of Office Port Angeles Symphony 2. Proclamation declaring April 11, 1992 Port Angeles Symphony Appreciation Appreciation Day Day Mayor Hallett read a proclamation declaring April 11, 1992, Port Angeles Symphony Appreciation Day and urged all citizens to wish the Symphony Orchestra the best of luck in its performances at Expo '92 in Seville, Spain. Month of the Young 3. Proclamation declaring April 1992 as Month of the Young Child Child Mayor Hallett read a proclamation declaring April, 1992, as the Month of the Young Child and urged all citizens to join in recognizing the importance of giving children the best education possible to prepare them for the future. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Sargent reported Project Care received a grant to coordinate services COMMYrTEE for the elderly and integrate cooperative implementation with youth and unemployed. REPORTS: Councilman Braun referenced the Veto Burton Center, which Councilman Nicholson will probably address. Councilman Schueler attended the meeting of the Olympic Agency on Aging, where they are concerned about informing those in need of the services which are available. He also attended a Health Advisory Committee meeting. This Committee has the job of advising the County Health Board. He recommended the Health Advisory Committee send along to the Health Board a proposal which attempts to address the issue of mental health treatment in the community. Councilman Ostrowski attended the Clallam Timber Task Force meeting. He will present some resolutions to the Council later in the agenda. Councilman Nicholson noted the Veto Burton Center is tentatively booked for early in October; Parks Director Brodhun indicted the renovation of the building should be ready for that date. Councilman Wight reported on tourism efforts of the Chamber. He also attended the DWI Task Force Public Information Committee, and there will be a luncheon in early May sponsored by the Public Information Committee and Daishowa for recognition of exceptional individuals involved. Mayor Hallett reported attending a meeting of the Board of Realtors and he will address a third-grade class on Wednesday. FINANCE: 1. Consideration of bids for street materials Bids for Street Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Materials Councilwoman Sargent commented on one item where the difference between the low bid and the next lowest bid was only $7, and that bidder is in the State of Washington. Attorney Knutson indicated if the call for bids stated the award would be to the lowest bidder, it would be necessary to do so. Director Pittis advised the -2- 2226 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1992 FINANCE: Council that by going out for bids, the prices offered are more competitive, resulting (Cont'd) a cost-savings to the City. Bids for Street Councilman Wight moved to accept the recommendation of the Public Works Materials (Cont'd) Deparlment and award the bids for traffic maintenance supplies, as follows: (A) Traffic Paint, to Traffic Safety Supply in the amount of $4,304.02; (B) Traffic Glass Spheres, to Traffic Safety Supply in the amount of $824.67; (C) Reflective Traffic Signs & Sign Faces to Zumar Industries, Inc., in the amount of $5,407.68; (D) Sign Blanks to Zumar Industries, Inc., in the amount of $792.33; (E) Sign Letters & Border Tapes to Correctional Industries in the amount of $420.15; (F) Sign Supports & Hardware to Unistmt Northwest in the amount of $5,567.92; (G) Sign Banding Hardware to Zumar Industries, Inc., in the amount of $183.26; and (H) Reflective Sheeting to 3M Center in the amount of $1,206.28. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Bids for Self 2. Consideration of bids for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Contained Breathing Apparatus Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Fire Department for the acquisition o f replacement scl f-contained breathing apparatus. Councilman Nicholson noted the prototype of the low bid submitted by Mallory broke during testing. Councilman Ostrowski moved to accept the bid of the Mine Safety Appliance Company to provide 16 SCBAs for a total of $27,635 plus tax, and to reject the apparent low bid of The Mallory Company. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Sargent moved to accept the items on the Consent Agenda, including: (1) Dance license application for First United Methodist Church; (2) Request to advertise for professional services to develop a Comprehensive Water Plan; (3) Finance Department out-of-state travel request - IBM Executive Conference, New Mexico; (4) Light Department out-of-state travel request; (5) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (6) Voucher lists for April 7, 1992 of $1,813,186.94; and (7) Payroll for period ending March 15, 1992 of $310,941.42. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. After limited discussion, a vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE Jerry Newlin, 717 South Peabody Street, asked for permission to comment on Item AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ E. 1, sewer rates, and would like to comment on the RFP for the Comprehensive STAFF TO BE Water Plan. CONSIDERED OR PLACED ON A Steve Dryke, 1125 Georgiana, asked that he be allowed to address the Planning FUTURE AGENDA: Commission minutes. Brad Collins, 3822 Canyonedge Drive, would like to comment on Item. C. 1 as a private citizen, not as Planning Director. Lorraine Ross, 418 East Front Street, would like to comment on Item C. 1 and on Item E.2, the Economic Development Council. Manager Pomeranz asked that discussion concerning the Elwha Dam Legislation be added to the agenda as Item E.6 Councilman Wight asked that a discussion regarding Council compensation be added to the agenda as Item E.7. LEGISLATION: Interim Financing Bond Ordinance approving bond anticipation note for interim.financing and note Anticipation Note and purchase agreement Purchase Agreement - Ordinance No. 2684 Finance Director Godbey introduced Joan Egan, partner with Sound Finance Group, the financial advisor for the City. Ms. Egan explained the need for execution of this bond anticipation note for interim financing preliminary to issuing a Limited Tax General Obligation Bond for the -3- 2227 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1992 LEGISLATION: financing of the Veto Burton renovation and other purposes. With the present low (Cont'd) interest rates, it will be cost-effective to cover these expenditures in this manner. The interim bond also meets the IRS requirements concerning tax exempt funds. Interim Financing Bond Anticipation Note and Mayor Hallett read the Ordinance by title, entitled Purchase Agreement- Ordinance No. 2684 ORDINANCE NO. 2684 (Cont'd) AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of its general obligation bond anticipation note in the principal amount of $224,500 to pay the cost of a fire truck for the City; providing the form, terms, conditions, and covenants of said note; and authorizing the City Finance Director to sell and deliver said note. Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion, and following a brief discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. Public Hearings A. Public Hearings Clearing, Grading, 1. Clearing, grading,filling, and drainage ordinance (Continued from March Filling and Drainage 17, 1992 meeting) Ordinance Mayor Hallett asked Director of Public Works Pittis about the responses to the questions raised by the Council at the last meeting regarding the clearing, grading, filling, and drainage ordinance. Director Pittis responded there is a memorandum with those responses available in the lobby for members of the audience. Director Pittis introduced City Engineer Kenworthy who presented a videotape of citing some of the problem areas, as well as some of the better areas, which would be covered by this proposed ordinance. Following this presentation and further explanations from Director Pittis, Mayor Hallett continued the public heating at 8:27 p.m. Kent Brauninger, 903 East Park Avenue, advised the Council he had watched two houses being built by the 6/7 alley and witnessed the silt run off into downhill yards. He considered the past practice of requiting a few individuals to pay the costs for the carelessness of others should not be tolerated. Robbie Mantooth, 2238 East Lindberg Road, said it was necessary for the City to oversee the clearing and grading, and not rely on the Department of Fisheries exclusively. The proposed ordinance will protect private property downhill from the construction. The City cannot afford not to adopt this ordinance. Mrs. Mantooth felt the City should not exclude property less than one acre in size. Jerry Newlin, 717 South Peabody Street, has submitted comments to the Planning Commission, many of which have been incorporated into the draft ordinance. He recommended that a written exemption should be issued only on request. He proposed if a single lot, which is exempt under the ordinance, were cleared and graded and resulted in erosion fouling other people's property, then later applied for a building permit, the terms of the ordinance would have no effect. Director Pittis replied if any work on a vacant lot caused a mess on any other property, the owner - of the cleared lot would be required to clean up the mess. Mr. Newlin suggested a six-month review after the ordinance is adopted in order to address administrative flaws. Fran Burch, 1036 E. First Street, speaking on behalf of the Port Angeles Board of Realtors, inquired about the requirement for a final report after completion of the project. City Engineer Kenworthy replied the requirement is for as-built plans to cover the drainage facilities installed on the property. This will be asked for at the beginning of the permit process. Ms. Butch asked what additional costs would be incurred in complying with the requirements of this ordinance. Planning Director Collins said the additional costs were answered in the staff memo. Larry Leonard, 1130 Olympus Avenue, asked if additional staff would be required to administer the ordinance. Director Pittis said the request was made for additional staff during the budget process, but it was not allocated. The work required under the ordinance might result in time delays for all services of the Public Works -4- 2228 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1992 LEGISLATION: Department. Mr. Leonard referred to a letter from Ray Gruver, a member of the (Cont'd) Planning Commission, clarifying statements from the last Planning Commission meeting. Additionally, Mr. Lex)nard felt the City still has enough of a "hammer" to Clearing, Grading, enforce certain requirements, to include those properties of less than once acre. Filling and Drainage Ordinance (Cont'd) Jerry Newlin, 717 South Peabody Street, offered a clarification of engineering fees. They consist of drainage plans costing up to $400. The cost of the facilities themselves can go up to $2,000 or more. For the last several years, the County has been requiring drainage plans for individual homesites. ~ ^ .,~4~ ~__ ~ Larry Doyle, 904 East Front Street, suggested simplifying the language and keep the one-acre threshold, with a review in six months or one year. ~~5~:~L-t) ' ~ Mayor. Hallett closed the. public hearing at 9:15 p.m. ~ g~ ~ Councilman Wight considers the one-acre threshold adequate and 1~ r,-bM ~t~~ a w~tten e~.~.~:~e:. Councilwoman Sargent agreed with the one-acre threshold, tr~' ~ ~fa ~T~"~~ .provided if people make a mess on a smaller parcel, they be required to clean it up. Councilman Braun mentioned Chapter 29 of the Uniform Building Code, which has been adopted and contains a drainage section. If this chapter has been adopted, why does the City need a separate ordinance on the same matter? Director Pittis indicated the Building Code provisions deal with such general situations that interpretation of it can be inconsistent, depending on the knowledge of the interpreter. The idea of a separate ordinance is to specify the rules to fit a local condition. Councilman Braun then asked why Chapter 29 was adopted in the first place. Director Pittis said it was a part of the general adoption of the Uniform Building Code. Councilman Ostrowski considered the one-acre threshold to be acceptable to the majority of the public who commented. Councilman Wight moved to recommend the following direction to the staff as a guideline in preparing revisions: (1) Leave the one-acre threshold in as it exists; (2) leave the mandatory written exemption requirement in; (3) incorporate the changes on page 5, paragraph 8, of the staff memo; (4) include the engineering and development standards as a part of the ordinance to be available for review before action is taken on the ordinance; and (5) review the ordinance in twelve calendar months after adoption. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion. On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. Break Mayor Hallett recessed the meeting for a break at 9:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m. Sewer Rates - Water B. Ordinances not requiring public hearings Sampling Program Credit - Ordinance No. 2685 1. Ordinance maintaining current sewer rates and providing a credit for assisting in water sampling program Mayor Hallett reviewed the memorandum from the Public Works Department regarding sewer rates and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2685 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, extending the residential sewer service rate, establishing a credit for taking water quality samples, and amending Chapter VI of Ordinance 2394 and Chapter 13.65 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Jerry Newlin, 717 South Peabody Street, indicated this matter had been favorably discussed at a recent meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. He complimented the City on maintaining the residential sewer service rate because of the lower than expected bids received on the Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant. He further complimented the City on its efforts to utilize local contractors. Public Works Director Pittis pointed out that the prior ordinance contained a fiat -5- r 2229 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1992 LEGISLATION: summer sewer rate, where this revision contains a capped rate; i.e., use less than (Cont'd) 703 cubic feet of water and pay less than the $22.75. Sewer Rates- Water Councilwoman Sargent moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Sampling Program Credit- Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2685 (Cont'd) Repeal of Massage Parlor 2. Ordinance repealing massage parlor business license and regulations Business License and Regulations - Mayor Hallett reviewed the memorandum from the City Attorney's office regarding Ordinance No. 2686 repeal of the massage parlor business license and regulations. He then read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2686 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, repealing the City's massage parlor regulations and Chapter 12, Ordinance 2050, and Chapter 5.48 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Schueler moved to adopt the ordinance as read by title. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilwoman Sargent moved to continue with the agenda beyond 10 p.m. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Utility Discount 3. Ordinance revising utility discount requirements Requirements - Ordinance No. 2687 Mayor Hallett reviewed the memorandum from the Finance Department regarding utility discount requirements. He then read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2687 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising the utility discount requirements and amending Ordinance No. 2663 and Section 13.20.050 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilwoman Sargent moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by rifle. Councilman Schueler seconded the motion. Councilman Wight asked why mandatory participation in the City's average payment program was desirable. City Light Director Titus said the requirement enabled the low-income individual to have a minimum bill during the winter time. If they were not on average payment, the bill would be higher in the winter and lower in the summer, and in some cases when the discount was taken into effect, it would be possible for no payment to be required in the summer because the credit exceeded the total bill. On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. C. Resolutions not requiring public hearings Modifications to 1. a. Resolution supporting modifications to Endangered Species Act Endangered Species Act Mayor Hallett reviewed the memorandum from Councilman Ostrowski regarding these resolutions. He read the first Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, supporting modifications to the Endangered Species Act. At the request of Councilman Ostrowski, Mayor Hallett read the Resolution in total. Councilman Ostrowski moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. -6- 2230 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1992 LEGISLATION: Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion. (Cont'd) Councilman Ostrowski supported modification to the Endangered Species Act to Modifications to protect the residents of the Olympic Peninsula. He was not proposing any repeal to Endangered Species the Act itself. This action would follow the City's statement on the Elwha Dams, Act (Cont'd) in which economic conditions are stressed. Lorraine Ross, 418 East Front Street, commended Councilman Ostrowski for bringing this to the attention of the public. People should be an equal consideration with the endangered species, and economics has to be considered also. She urged the Council to pass the Resolution. Councilman Wight noted he had not read the Endangered Species Act and at this  time was not prepared to vote on this Resolution until more information is available. It was his understanding at the beginning of the Elwha Dam removal issue that it was determined that the Council would not take a standa o,,n, done side or the other ~ .~_~c.~ ~attempt to influence the content of the legislation, ~ would address its efforts toward the protection of City residents. The wording of the present Resolution does not contain any specifics. David Nixon, 1115 East Ninth Street, voiced his opposition to passage of the Resolution. He indicated the Endangered Species Act is intended to protect endangered species no matter what the cost. As an alternative, he urged the passage of a resolution for zero population growth which would ultimately result in a coherent approach to these issues. He noted that humans are not an endangered species. Ingrid Nixon, 1115 East Ninth Street, indicated the question of environment versus people comes up everywhere people want to go. The entire country should share the cost of preserving the different species. Wherever man encroaches, he endangers some facet of wildlife. It is not just a case of one owl versus one logger. Rather, it is all the owls and all the environment versus one individual who happens to have made his livelihood in the forest but could learn another trade. Saving the environment is fmc to most people, so long as it is not an expense to them. We have to make the effort to preserve the owl and thereby preserve our quality of life. Larry Leonard, 1130 Olympus Avenue, felt the Resolution should be passed. He indicated people should be the first priority. Councilwoman Sargent said although this is not a public hearing, it would appear the public is quite interested in this topic. Perhaps it should be advertised for a later date so all interested parties can offer input. Councilman Nicholson agreed the public should have an opportunity to make its feelings known as a matter of procedure. Councilman Schueler suggested protecting animals and the environment should be accomplished in an intelligent, forward-looking way. He was, however, in favor of the Resolution. Councilwoman Sargent spoke in favor of the Resolution; she believes in responsible logging and preservation. People are part of the problem, since they don't cease using all the products that the timber industry supplies. We can and we will preserve wildlife. This Resolution just gives humans an equal consideration. Mayor Hallett voiced his concern about the shortness of notice of this Resolution. He will not talk about an issue like this where there is a respected disagreement. Six ..... months or more were spent discussing the Elwha Dams, and this is neither a lesser nor greater issue. Councilman Nicholson said the problem is how to protect the environment yet still protect the rights of the people. He believes it is the obligation of the entire country to share in the cost of protecting animals. The City should set out what its real needs and concerns are; set out specific ways we believe they can be met; and ask that the Endangered Species Act be modified to address those particular concerns. This occurred with the Elwha situation, and because of those thoughtful efforts, the City was able to introduce certain protections to the draft legislation which wouldn't have been included if the City had adopted a resolution that said balance the economy against the fish. This resolution will not address any specific problems. Councilman Nicholson moved to table the resolution. Councilman Wight seconded the motion, which carried by a majority vote, with Councilmembers Nicholson, Sargent, Braun, Wight and Hallett voting in favor and Councilmembers Ostrowski and Schueler voting in opposition. -7- 2231 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1992 LEGISLATION: Councilman Nicholson moved that the issue be placed on the agenda to discuss (Cont'd) a response, with the intent to draft a resolution which would express the concern and will of the City Council Councilman Wight seconded the motion. Modifications to Endangered Species Following discussion with the City Attorney as to the appropriateness of the most Act (Cont'd) recent motion, on call for the question to set the issue on the agenda in a timely rrunmer, the motion carried unanimously. Staff was requested to research the timeframe involved with the authorizing legislation, as well as obtain copies of the Endangered Species Act. Sales of Blown b. Resolution supporting sales of blown down timber in Pacific Down Timber - Northwest National Forests Resolution No. 13-92 Mayor Hallett read the resolution supporting sales of blown down timber in Pacific Northwest national forests by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 13-92 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, requesting legislation authorizing the United Sates Forest Service to offer salvage sales of blown down timber in the Pacific Northwest National Forests. At the request of Councilman Ostrowski, Mayor Hallett read the Resolution in total. Councilman Ostrowski moved to pass the Resolution as read. Councilman Nichoison seconded the motion. Councilman Ostrowski suggested all Councilmembers should attend some of the Timber Task Force meetings held in Forks to become familiar with the true nature of the situation in that part of the County. The underlying purpose of the Resolution is to release the blown down timber for salvage, thereby putting people back to work. Councilwoman Sargent asked if legislation has already been introduced to address this particular problem. Councilman Ostrowski responded it has been. Councilwoman Sargent stressed that the City is supporting that legislation. Councilman Nicholson indicated there is a strong opinion that the downed timber can be salvaged without doing any appreciable harm to the remainder of the forest. Councilman Wight asked Councilman Ostrowski for the Forest Service recommendation on this subject. Councilman Ostrowski responded these timbers had been put up for sale, and that action was appealed. Councilman Ostrowski felt this subject was something of an emergency. If the downed timber is not removed, it will be forgotten. On call for the question, the motion carried by a majority vote, with Mayor Hallett voting in opposition. CDBG Grant for Low 2. Resolution authorizing submission of appNcation for CDBG grant for low and Moderate Housing and and moderate housing and community development activities Community Development Activities - Mayor Hallett reviewed the background on the matter and read the Resolution by Resolution No. 14-92 title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 14-92 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing submission of an application for a Community Development Block Grant and committing to comply with all regulations. Councilwoman Sargent moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. Manager Pomeranz added that not only will single-family homes be considered, but multi-family units and structures such as hotels, upper floors of commercial -8- 2232 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1992 LEGISLATION: buildings, and other buildings as well. (Cont'd) On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. CDBG Grant for Low and Moderate Housing and Community Development Activities - Resolution No. 14-92 (Cont'd) Planning Commission D. Planning Commission Minutes/Action Items Minutes/Action Items Minutes of March 25, 1992 Planning Director Collins noted that, under Staff Reports, there is a recommendation that the City Council consider expanding the OC and PBP zones in the area of the Hospital, and an amendment to the OC Zone. Steve Dryke, 1125 Georgiana, expressed hope that the Council would approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission, with consideration given to an even larger area to be rezoned. It will be appropriate to have this open to public discussion. Councilman Wight moved to direct the Planning Commission to make a recommendation concerning the OC zone in the area surrounding the Hospital; that they work on the modification of the Parking Ordinance to permit parking with a Conditional Use Permit in the OC Zone, and generally follow the intent of the Planning Commission. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion. Councilman Wight said this recommendation follows the Council's earlier direction to the Planning Commission to examine the entire Hospital area, following denial of a site-specific rezone in the area. Councilman Schueler asked that all of the activities in the Hospital area over the past two years be detailed in the report from the Planning Department when this review is completed. On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Wight moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of March 25, 1992. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Port Angeles Symphony E. Other Considerations Orchestra Funding Request 1. Request of contribution of $5,000 by City to Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra for trip to WorM's Fair Expo '92, Seville, Spain Manager Pomeranz suggested that, if the Council approves the request, a contract would be in order. Councilman Ostrowski inquired if this funding would come from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund. Manager Pomeranz indicated it could, or it could come from the General Fund. Councilman Wight moved to approve the contribution of $5,000 from the General Fund to the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra for the trip to World's Fair Expo '92 in Seville, Spain, and that a suitable contract be prepared. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion. In the lengthy discussion that followed, Councilwoman Sargent suggested asking the Symphony to perform a free public concert during the tourism season, and she inquired of Attorney Knutson as to whether it would be necessary to ask something in return from the Symphony. Attorney Knutson stated that there would have to be a contract requiring that the City receive a benefit for the expenditure of City funds. Previous contracts of this nature have required the particular group involved to disseminate tourist brochures on the trip or perform free concerts in Port Angeles. Councilman Schueler asked for more information on this type of request. Councilwoman Sargent advised the Council the Logos group will be requesting -9- 2233 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1992 LEGISLATION: similar funding in the near future as well. Following further discussion, on call for (Cont'd) the question, a vote was taken on the motion with Councilmen Wight and Nicholson voting in favor, and Mayor Hallett, Councilwoman Sargent, and Port Angeles Symphony Councilmen Ostrowski, Braun and Schueler voting in opposition. The motion, Orchestra Funding Request therefore, failed. (Cont'd) Councilman Ostrowski suggested referring this matter to the City Manager and staff to explore the possibilities, especially as they relate to general operating policies. Councilman Nicholson noted that, at this time, no action has been taken on the request. He then moved to consider this request again in connection with the money available from the Vern Burton, upon review of the bids just received on the Vern Burton renovation. Councilman Schueler seconded the motion. - Following brief discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. Contract with Economic 2. Contract with Economic Development Council Development Council Councilman Ostrowski moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with the Ciallam County Economic Development Council for the period, January 1, 1992 through December 31, 1992. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion. Following brief discussion, the motion carried unanimously. Request for Real 3. Request for Real Estate Committee meeting Estate Committee Meeting A meeting of the Real Estate Committee was scheduled for April 14, 1992, at 3:00 p.m. Utility Bill Format 4. Consideration of new utility bill format Councilman Braun moved to change the utility billing format from a postcard- type to a letter-style bill. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion. After limited discussion, a vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. Sequim By-pass 5. Letter regarding Sequim by-pass Mayor Hallett reviewed the situation of the proposed revision of State Route 101 between O'Brien Road and Palo Alto Road. Director of Public Works Pittis reviewed the issues involved. Following brief discussion, Councilman Wight moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Elwha Dam 6. Elwha Dam Legislation Status Legislation Manager Pomeranz advised the introduction of the Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act in the United States Senate. It will be introduced in the House within the next few weeks. There are a number of key provisions of the legislation. Staff considers the major issues which were addressed during the deliberations with our legislators have been addressed. Council Compensation 7. Reconsideration of Council Compensation Councilman Wight mentioned this matter had been briefly considered late in 1991. Although present Councilmembers would not benefit from a compensation increase, he considers it timely to reconsider this matter to ensure that the compensation is sufficient to keep it from being a negative cash flow for those individuals who may wish to mn for office. He suggested the matter be placed on the agenda in May or June. The City Council agreed. -10- 2234 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1992 Information Agenda Information Agenda Councilwoman Sargent commented on the 1991 Report from Human Services, suggesting that the reference to the Port Angeles Senior Center on the last page should include health clinics in the services provided. Mayor Hallett suggested a letter from Council to Clallam County Human Services to correct this oversight. Councilwoman Sargent indicated she would meet with the Manager of the Senior Center to coordinate a wording change. Jerry Newlin asked to address the Council on an item on the Consent Agenda regarding the RFP for a Comprehensive Water Plan. He encouraged the Council to ask staff to prepare an RFP designed to give local engineering firms the opportunity to participate in this project. He urged the separation of the project into tasks which could be performed by the local firms as subcontractors. Attorney Knutson stated that State law requires selection of the most qualified architect or engineer, but there may be some latitude in considering local factors based on the requirements of the specific project. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m. Cle t q C4 - 1- -11-