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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/17/1984 \ ;z '8' CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington April 17, 1984 I CALL TO ORDER - Special Meeting Mayor Duncan called the special meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Duncan, Councilmen Gerberding, Hordyk, Quast, Whidden [arrived at 6:55 P.M.], Haguewood [arrived at 7:10 P.M.) Members Absent: Councilman Schermer Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, J. Marsh, R. French, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, M; Campbell, G. Braun, S. Hardy, L. Romig. Public Present: L. Ross, L. Lee. III INTERVIEW OF CANDIDATES FOR VACANCY ON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION The Council interviewed Bill Prentiss and W. H. "Bill" Thompson for the vacancy on the Civil Service Commission. IV CALL TO ORDER - Regular Meeting Mayor Duncan called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. V MINUTES I Councilman Quast moved the Council accept and place on file as received the I minutes of the April 3, 1984 meeting. Councilman Hordyk seconded. Page 145, Item No.4, "Mr. Welch addressed the Council on the Bluewater View L. I.D. " The last name was incorrectly listed as Mr. BaIsch. On call for the question, the minutes as corrected were approved. VI CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda including (1) Request permission to purchase paint and sign materials; (2) correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; and (3) vouchers of $202,237.25 and payroll of $190.032.54. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilman Quast requested that staff provide the Council with a summary of the total payments to date from the City to Riddell williams. On call for the questio~, the motion carried. VII FINANCE 1. Riddell Williams - Payment of $4,055.94 for Legal Representation on WPPSS Issues Councilman Quast moved to approve payment to Riddell, Williams in the amount of $4,055.94. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 2. Consideration of Award of Bid for Surplus property - 709 South Valley Councilman Quast noted that the recommendations on the sale of the property had come from the Real Estate Committee. councilman Quast then moved to concur with the recommendation to accept and award the bid of Sidney Erickson, Jr., in the amount of $25,000 and approve the contract terms recommended by the Real Estate Committee. Councilman Whidden seconded. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 3. Consideration of Calling for Rebid for Energy Conservation Measures - William Shore Memorial Pool - No Bids Received Councilman Whidden moved to grant permission to rebid the swimming pool retrofit heat recovery system and pool circulation pump motor. Councilman Hordyk seconded. The Council discussed with staff the necessity for I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 17, 1984 modifications in the pool construction to standardize the voltage. Sheila Hardy of City Light informed the Council that the necessary modifications had been defined and could be incorporated into the bid specifications when the project is rebid. On call for the question, the motion carried. Councilman Haguewood arrived at 7:10 P.M. 4. Consideration of Equipment Bids - Aerial Manlift Councilman Gerberding moved to concur with staff's recommendation to reject all bids for this unit and rebid the item with broader specifications and performance criteria necessary to make a more objective assessment of the equipment being offered for purchase. Councilman Whidden seconded. Following discussion at length, on call for the question, the motion carried. VIII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGEND None. IX LEGISLATION 1. Introduction of New Building Official - Larry Romig Public Works Director Pittis introduced Larry Romig to the Council. Mayor Duncan welcomed Larry aboard. 2. Public Hearings A. Bluewater View LID #206 Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing and asked for comments. Frank Welch addressed the Council requesting that the LID be abandoned due to the fact that the cost of the LID had doubled from prices originally quoted. Mayor Duncan asked for further comments. There were none; therefore, she closed the public hearing. The Council discussed with Mr. welch and staff the necessary improvements to the area. Following the lengthy discussion, Manager Flodstrom suggested the possibility of scaling down the project. Mr. Welch stated that that would probably be looked upon favorably by residents of the area because it would make the project more affordable. Councilman Gerberding then moved to reject all bids and call for a rebid without reducing the specifications, stating that lowering the standards might set a precedent. Councilman Quast seconded the first part of the motion. He favored reducing the specifications. Councilman Quast then requested staff to research the possibility of private construction on an irregular cul-de-sac and to report back to the Council what the process would be. On call for the question, the motion reject all bids and call for rebid carried. B. Proposed Amendments to Fire Alarm Ordinance No. 2145 Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing and asked for comments. John Hingle of peninsula Security and Alarm Co. addressed the Council in opposition to the ordinance stating that it would cause a relatively inexpensive method of installing alarms to become expensive. Chris Golian then addressed the Council. Mr. Golian is part owner of Federal Firesafety, also installers of fire and burglar alarms. Mr. Golian favored the ordinance, stating that it would address the current upgrading of the fire code, making it easier to accomplish some of the desired effects, making the installation of alarms in non-required areas easier. Mr. Golian also stated that he was in favor of stiffer false alarm penalties in regard to both burglar and fire alarms and suggested that this might be incorporated into this ordinance or possibly in another ordinance. Bill Watkins, a citizen of Port Angeles, then addressed the Council. He stated that the only reason that he had a fire alarm device installed in his home was because it was so inexpensive. He stated that had it been more expensive he would not have .had the fire alarm device added to his burglar alarm. He stated that if the ordinance did make the installation of fire alarms more-expensive it would work in a detrimental way for fire protection in Port Angeles. Jim Kerner of peninsula Security then addressed the Council. Mr. Kerner stated that he had met with the Police Department and had been informed that the Police 129 130 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 17, 1984 Department was concerned with the reliability of the type of fire alarm system their company installs. He stated that to his knowledge there had been no false alarms turned in on any of their equipment and that none of the alarms had failed at this time. He then stated that he favored the ordinance allowing the installation of fire sensors along with burglar alarm installation. He stated that if the ordinance was based on the fact that we might have false alarms or a fire alarm might not work, prohibiting this type of fire protection and requiring expensive systems, he would be opposed to the ordinance. Pat Harkins, a resident of Port Angeles, spoke in support of the alarm systems installed by Peninsula Security, stating I that he had a fire alarm installed with his burglar alarm because of the inexpensive cost. He was very supportive of the alarm system, stating that he felt very safe and secure. Chris Golian addressed the Council again, stating that the new ordinance would not prohibit this type of alarm system; that the current ordinances do prohibit this type of alarm. He also stated that if these systems were connected to UBC approved panels, they would be fail-safe, preventing false security. Following further debate, Mayor Duncan asked for further comments. There were none; there- fore, she closed the public hearing. Fire Chief Glenn then addressed the Council stating that the intent of the ordinance is to allow fire alarm systems to be connected to a dispatch system, which currently is not al- lowed. He stated that a dispatch center would have to be approved by the Fire Department. Chief Glenn then reviewed the amendments and the reasons for those amendments. Following Chief Glenn's explanation of the ordinance, Mr. Hingle of Peninsula Security stated that if the ordinance established guidelines as explained by Chief Glenn he would have no objection to it. Councilman Hordyk moved to table the matter until the next City Council meeting, instructing the City Attorney to review possible liabilities to the City that may be created by the ordinance, Councilman Haguewood seconded and the motion carried. 3. Planning Commission Minutes of April 11, 1984 A. M-l Permit Hearing - Harper I Mr. Harper has requested the City allow a new additional storage warehouse 40' x 60' on the present site located on the Tumwater Truck Route, Lots B and 9, Block 75, Townsite of Port Angeles. Councilman Hordyk moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to grant the M-l Permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) A plan for off-street parking and drainage with 10 spaces be submitted with the building permit application; (2) a ten-foot access and maintenance easement on both sides of Tumwater Creek, as measured from the Creek bank, be granted; and citing the following findings of fact: (A) The present and expanded use is light industrial in nature and meets the purpose of the M-l District; (B) traffic and circulation impacts will be reduced by the required off-street parking areas; and (C) the use complies with the Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. B. Conditional Use Hearing - Witherow. Mrs. Witherow has requested the City allow a bed and breakfast establishment as a conditional use in the RS-7 Zone, located at 318 North Eunice. Coun- cilman Whidden moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation to grant the conditional use permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) That the existing garage and driveway be maintained in a manner to accommodate four vehicles; (2) that smoke detection devices and fire extinguishers be provided in accordance with WAC 212-10 and NFPA #10; and citing the following findings of fact: (A) The Home Occupation will not generate excessive noise, odors, or other hazards in this residential neighborhood; (B) traffic will not be significantly increased by the Horne Occupation; (C) it will not be injurious to abutting properties; and (D) the proposal will not endanger the public health, safety, morals, or wel- fare, and is in the public interest. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. I Councilman Quast then inquired as to where bed and breakfast would fall in the fire alarm ordinance. City Planner Carr stated that the State requires alarms for three or more bedrooms. C. Conditional Use Hearing - Sea farms Pacific, Inc. Sea farms Pacific, Inc., had originally requested a permit for limited fresh fish processing, specifically oyster shucking and packing and handling of I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 17, 1984 previously dressed fish for freezing and containering in an existing 9,250 square-foot warehouse in the CSD-C2 Zone located at 2020 South Oak Street. At the Planning Commission meeting of April 11, 1984, Gary Engman of Seafarms Pacific announced that he was withdrawing the application because he now has power and water which were temporarily shut off at his fish processing plant at the foot of Lincoln Street. Approximately 20 people had appeared at the Planning Commission meeting for the purpose of commenting on the operation. The withdrawal of the application had prevented these individuals from expressing their concerns. Councilman Hordyk moved to concur with the Planning commission recommendation to accept the withdrawal of the application and to recommend that staff proceed with the administration and enforcement of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-82(2)2. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Following discussion with staff, the Council concurred to authorize a public meeting to discuss and receive comments about the operation of Seafarms Pacific and its compliance with the Conditional Use Permitpending advice from the City Attorney. On call for the question the motion carried. Councilman Whidden then moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of April 11, 1984, as written. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 4. DelHur East Side Annexation Master Plan Mayor Duncan requested that Councilman Haguewood preside as Mayor Pro Tem and excused herself from participating in the meeting, due to conflict of interest. City planner Carr explained to the Council that the Master Plan, as presented, provided provisions for emergency access to Lindberg Road that were acceptable both to the City and to DelHur, Inc. Following further discussion, Councilman Gerberding moved to accept the wording of the DelHur East Side Annexation Master Plan. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. 5. Request for Annexation from Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hare Councilman Quast moved to refer the matter to the Planning Commission recommendation on allowing circulation of an annexation petition. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. ,6. Agreement Between the City and the Economic Development Council Manager Flodstrom informed the Council that there had been a revision in the agreement, stating that the third page, the signature page, would need to be replaced. He then submitted the amended page to the Council for approval with the agreement. Councilman Quast moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with the Clallam County Economic Development Council. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried, with Councilman Hordyk voting "No". 7. Presentation of the City/YMCA Community Recreation Proposed Agreement Manager Flodstrom informed the Council that Mr. Mike RObinson, Executive Director of the YMCA, and John Marsh, Parks & Recreation Director, had presented information on the proposed agreement to the Park Board and had requested to present the same information to the City Council and with concurrence from the Council proceed to the Board of the YMCA. Parks & Recreation Director Marsh then addressed the Council, informing them of the terms of the proposed agreement. The financial terms of the agreement would be that the City pay the YMCA $12,000 in 1984,$10,000 in 1985 and $10,000 in 1986. At the end of the three-year period the agreement would then be reassessed. Parks & Recreation Director Marsh also informed the Council that a survey was under way to assess community needs for recrea- tional activities. Councilman Haguewood noted that the wording of the contract would need to be revised to indicate that future funds could not be appropriated at this time but that the City would attempt to pay the amounts indicated for the years 1985 and 1986. The Council concurred with the conditions of the proposed agreement and granted permission for staff to proceed with presenting the proposed agreement to the Board of the Clallam County YMCA. 8. Fairgrounds Lease Agreement Amendment with Clallam County Mayor Duncan reviewed a background memo, recommending that the City's lease agreement with C1allam County be amended to take into account the City's 131 for 132 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April l7, 1984 contribution of $41,000 to the construction of the new grandstand at the Fairgrounds. Councilman Quast moved to approve and authorize Mayor Duncan to sign the amendment to the Fairgrounds lease agreement between the City and Clallam County. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Quast commented on the cooperative spirit of City staff in expediting this project.. 9. Approval of Contract with Clallam County Humane Society Councilman Gerberding moved to approve the terms and conditions in the I contract and authorize Mayor Duncan to sign the interim agreement with the . Humane Society. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 10. Lease Agreement with Port of Port Angeles for Fire Boat Moorage Councilman Gerberding moved to approve the lease agreement as amended by the City Attorney's office and authorize Mayor Duncan to sign. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 11. Status Report on Port Angeles Waterfront Loan Mayor Duncan referred to an informational memo from Finance Director Orton regarding the current status of the loan with Port Angeles Waterfront Associates. Mayor Duncan then asked for comments; there were none. 12. Appointment to civil Service Commission Councilman Whidden abstained from participating in the vote, due to the fact that he was not in attendance during the interviews. The Council cast ballots for candidates for the Commission. Bill Prentiss received the majority of votes and was appointed to fill the vacant position on the Civil Service Commission. l3. Consideration of Community Memorials Mayor Duncan, Manager Flodstrom, Councilmembers and staff discussed this matter at great length. Following discussion, Councilman Haguewood moved to refer the renaming of Kiwanis Park to Charles willson Park to the Park Board with the recommendation that the renaming be accepted. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. The Council further discussed the development of a comprehensive policy for memorializing individuals within the community and concurred to allow staff to proceed with the gathering of information and the establishment of a formal policy. X LATE ITEMS Manager Flodstrom informed the Council that Port of Port Angeles Commis- sioners have instructed their staff to begin preparation of an outline of a study program for a waterfront plan and have suggested that the City com- plete a similar outline. Once the two outlines are complete, .the Port of Port Angeles Commissioners would like to meet with the Council to bring the two outlines together for coordination of a waterfront comprehensive plan. The Council scheduled a work session for May 8, 1984, at 7:00 P.M. to review the City's various comprehensive plans. Manager Flodstrom informed the Council of a letter from Russ Hesselman requesting the renaming of a City park after Si McLaughlin, long time Park Board member and chairman. Because of the fact that a formal policy has not yet been established, Councilman Quast moved to table the matter. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. Manager Flodstrom informed the Council that the Association of Washington Cities' annual conference will be June 12th thru 15th, 1984 in Yakima and offered to make arrangements for anyone who wished to attend. There will also be a seminar for mayors and councilmembers on May 18, 1984, in Seattle and on June 12, 1984, in Yakima, which will be one of the pre-convention activities. Councilman Gerberding noted that he would be attending the seminar for mayors and councilmembers held in Seattle on May 18, 1984. XI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA None. I I I, I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 17, 1984 ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Gerberding reported that employees of Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company had agreed to repaint the "All-American" sign located at Central Park as a service project. Councilman Gerberding ,then discussed several items with staff, including the solarium that 'had been considered for the swimming pool, the decrease in the number of cases of driving while intoxicated, proposed regulations on the use of jake brakes within the City. Councilman Hordyk requested the Council's permission to attend the Northwest Public Power Association's annual meeting to be held in Victoria, British Columbia, May 31 and June 1, 1984. Councilman Whidden moved to grant the request, with Councilman Hordyk seconding. The motion carried. Councilman Hordyk then requested Public Works Director Pittis to instruct Solid Waste employees to return cans to the same location they had been before they were emptied. He also inquired as to the status of the Police cars ordered by the City, trees to be planted Downtown, and to candidates for the vacant position on the Board of Adjustment. Manager Flodstrom informed him that two inquiries were verbally indicated and that written notification was expected soon. Councilman Whidden inquired as to the status of activity on the possible acquiSition of Ediz Hook properties. Manager Flodstrom stated that all indications are that the Coast Goard is still evaluating the possibility of declaring the property surplus and that Senator Slade Gorton has indicated that he will look into the matter. Councilman Whidden then discussed with staff the possibilities of annexing the entire Spit. Councilman Hordyk requested that staff send a letter to Curt Johnson of the Salmon Club regarding contact with the Coast Guard about allowing daytime parking inside Coast Guard property during fishing season. Mayor Duncan reminded members of the Council that there was a Short Course on Planning to be held April 18, 1984, at the Clallam County Courthouse. She stated that Stevens Middle School will be having a presentation April 19, 1984, at which Congressman Al Swift will be in attendance. She requested a member of the Council attend, as she would be unable to do so. She reported on a meeting held earlier that day with Steve Oine of Senator Slade Gorton's office. She stated that anyone wishing to meet with Congressman Al Swift could do so April 18th at Haguewood's Restaurant at 6:15 P.M. XII ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting to executive session at 10:08 P.M. XIII RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 10:45 P.M. XIV ADJOURNMENT Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:05 P.M. ~Jr AJ, () ,cfvqu".... J2---- ity Clerk J't14 ~. Mayo \~ 133