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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
April 20, 1993
CALL TO ORDER - Deputy Mayor Sargent called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council
SPECIAL MEETING: to order at 6:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Hallett [arrived at 6:40 p.m.], 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, K. Godbey, S. Ilk, J.
Pittis, B. Titus, G. Kenworthy, K. Ridout, R. Johnson, T.
Funston, P, Rasler, S. Martin, and Y. Ziomkowski.
Public Present: D. Cole, P. McDonagh, L. Beil, R. Linkletter, L. Ross,
and J. Scharschmidt.
ADJOURN TO Deputy Mayor Sargent adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. to
EXECUTIVE SESSION: discuss matters of litigation for approximately 25 minutes.
RETURN TO The meeting returned to open session at 7:05 p.m.
OPEN SESSION:
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Hallett called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order
REGULAR MEETING: at 7:11 p.m.
PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Boy Scout Troop #1458, Paul
ALLEGIANCE: Carmean, Scoutmaster, and K.C. Carmean and Mike Wilson, Assistant Scoutmasters.
Participating were: Jimmy Cates, Jeff Cruff, and Travis Wilson.
APPROVAL OF Councilwoman Sargent moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
MINUTES: April 6, 1993. The motion was seconded by Councilman Braun. It was noted
that Councilmen Wight and Nicholson were absent from the April 6 meeting, and the
minutes should reflect those absences. In addition, Director Collins referenced Page
5, Draft Comprehensive Plan, Paragraph 5, "Mrs. Crawford said that Staff has
worked very hard on the "should" versus "shall" issue, and she's pleased they are
submitting a thesis on it". Director Collins offered the following correction: "Mrs.
Crawford said that the GMAC has worked very hard on the "should" versus "shall"
issue, and they were quite deliberate where they said "shall" to mean "shall"." A
vote was then taken on the motion which carried unanimously. _
CEREMONIAL National Tourism Week
MATTERS/
PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Hallett read a proclamation designating the week of May 2 - 8, 1993, as
National Tourism Week. He presented the proclamation to Rick Heft, Executive
Director of the North Olympic Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau.
Employee Suggestion Program Awards
Manager Pomeranz presented Employee Suggestion Program Awards to Phyllis
Rasler, Public Works; Sam Martin, City Manager's Office; and Trenia Funston,
Public Works.
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CITY COUNCIL Councilman Braun reported on his attendance at meetings of the Capital Facilities
COMMITTEE Planning Committee and the Utility Advisory Committee. Additionally, he urged
REPORTS: everyone present to view the Museum display at the Federal Building; the Museum
is co-sponsoring a Salmon Bake with the Neah Bay museum on June 26 at the
Lincoln School site.
Councilman Schueler reported on a meeting of the Health Advisory Committee which
is continuing to look at health problems in the community with the goal of
prioritizing in terms of funding, etc. Further, Councilman Schueler has been an
active participant in multiple meetings of the Health Plan Advisory Committee for
the City employees. He explained the committee is formulating proposed changes
to the health plan due to increased health care costs which must be contained.
Councilwoman Sargent advised the Council that "Port Angeles as a Retirement
Community' is continuing its search for a chairman. She attended a meeting
regarding proposals for the Oak Street Convention Center; she asked that a
discussion on this matter be added to the agenda as Legislative Item F.9.
Councilwoman Sargent attended City/County growth management meetings where
the Urban Growth Areas and STP funding were considered. She also toured the
Daishowa recycling plant with the Economic Development Council.
Councilman Wight filled in for Councilman Ostrowski at a meeting of the Clallam
Transit Board. He deferred to Councilman Nicholson for any further comments, as
Councilman Nicholson is the Chairman and is doing an admirable job.
Councilman Ostrowski had no report, nor did Councilman Nicholson.
Mayor Hallett attended the Utility Advisory Committee, a meeting of the Firemen's
Pension Board, and he spent two days this past week with Port Director Hendricks
and Dave Hagawara, Commissioner Duncan, Port Commissioner Beckman, and Bill
Hermann, of the EDC. They visited a mill in Beaver, visited Olympic Wood
Products and FKC, as well as representatives of a joint venture involving Merrill
Ring and Green Crow. This was done to gain more information in preparation from
the Japan trip on May 7. A complete agenda will be given to the Council at its
meeting of May 4. Thursday afternoon was spent with representatives from
Daishowa.
FINANCE: Final acceptance and final payment for Vern Burton Metnorial Community Center
renovation ($5,746.19 plus $29,600.50)
Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department.
Councilman Nicholson moved to accept the project, authorize payment of
Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $5,746.19 to Primo Construction, Inc.,
and authorize the release of retainage, in the amount of $29,600.50, upon receipt
of releases from the Departments of Revenue and Labor & Industries. The
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sargent. Many of the Council members
noted their pleasure with the completion of the project. Councilman Nicholson
advised the Council there was some extra funds remaining which can be used toward
the purchase of tables and chairs for the facility. Many individuals involved in the
project and its completion were acknowledged by the Council. A vote was taken
on the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hallett indicated a request had been submitted to consider Item No. 2
separately. Therefore, Councilman Ostrowski moved to accept the Consent
Agenda, including: (1) Out-of-state travel request for City Light representative to
attend lighting seminar; (3) Call for bids for 8th Street culvert repairs; (4)
Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (5) Wire transfers for
March, 1993, of $1,595,513.13; (6) Concept Administrators through March, 1993,
of $251,440.76; (7) Voucher list for April 16, 1993, of $1,349,908.09; and (8)
Payroll for April 11, 1993, of $328,339.74. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Braun and carried unanimously.
Consideration was then given to Item No. 2, Call for bids for 2nd Street bridge
replacement. Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department
of Public Works. Director Pittis informed Council that the paperwork for this
project began in 1985. The current bridge provides access to the City Center Trailer
Park as well as a sewer pump station. The City has had considerable difficulty
coordinating with the Department of Fisheries. It has taken 11 months to get a
permit, State Statute says it should take only 45 days.
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CONSENT AGENDA: The main problem at this time is the width of the planned detour to maintain traffic
(Cont'd) flow through the project. The planned detour is nine feet wide, which is a width all
highway vehicles can pass through. The property owner, Pat McDonagh, through
her counsel, Craig Miller, would like to suggest a wider detour.
Director Pittis went on to state that Peabody Creek is the lowest priority creek.
When the City received the permit with the list of conditions, he was quite surprised
at the numbers of restrictions imposed by the Fisheries Department. The permit
provides for a construction period that begins in July and ends in October, 1993.
Gary Kenworthy, City Engineer, used overheads to show Council the detail and
design of the detour. He also explained the plan for placing of the culvert. When
the project is completed there will be a 20 foot wide roadway with a walkway on one
side. The current structure is only 16 feet wide.
Councilman Wight expressed concern over getting an RV through a nine foot wide
detour. Engineer Kenworthy pointed out that nine feet is a minimum and they will
make it ten feet if possible. The approaches to the bridge are fairly straight and
should not present a problem. Engineer Kenworthy went on to inform Council that
there is a real concern over whether the existing bridge could survive another winter.
Craig Miller, 230 East Fifth Street, Port Angeles, representing Ms. McDonagh,
explained that Ms. McDonagh is concerned that anyone driving an RV would look
down the hill to her trailer park, see the concrete barrier used to funnel them into a
nine foot wide structure, and change their minds about staying there. June, July,
August and the first half of September are her busiest months, and constitute a
significant portion of her yearly total business. She would like to find a way to
complete the project that does not involve construction in July, August and the first
part of September. Mr. Miller would like the City to look into putting in a
bottomless culvert, because he understood this would not involve working in the
stream, or putting in a new bridge.
Engineer Kenworthy explained that Mr. Miller had been misinformed regarding the
bottomless culvert, as it does involve working in the stream, and the City had looked
into a bridge, but chose to get away from that due to financial constraints.
Councilman Wight wondered if it would be of any use to try negotiating once more
with State officials, perhaps with Mr. Miller taking part in the negotiations as Ms.
McDonagh's representative. He felt a start date of September 10 and a finishing date
of November 10th should be requested. Mr. Miller had discussed changing of dates
with Mr. Rymer. Mr. Rymer was willing to push them forward to June 1, but did
not seem eager to move them back into November.
Councilman Schueler asked if it would be possible to have Ms. McDonagh share in
the increased costs if the culvert were made wider and the detour width increased
accordingly. Director Piths explained that the finished product would be 20 feet
wide, which is the width of the roadway between the library and the adjacent parking
lot. Therefore, making the culvert wider would not be cost effective. He went on
to state that the City is doing all it can to accommodate the property owner. He
pointed out that an incentive clause could be added to the contract in order to get the
project done in 60 days or less, with the funds for an incentive clause coming out of
the project funds. This project is funded 80% from Federal Highway Grants and
20 % from City property taxes.
Councilman Braun stated that he felt a detour would do little to deter people from
using that trailer park, and the real issue is whether or not to advertise for bids.
Councilman Nicholson agreed with Councilman Braun, and pointed out that if the
existing bridge was lost during the next winter then no one would be able to get into
the RV park at all, and a lot more revenue would be lost.
Councilman Braun moved that the City advertise for bids as written for
replacement of the Second Street Bridge over Peabody Creek, project No. 90-20.
Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion. A brief discussion followed.
Councilman Wight requested that the motion be amended to include incentives
for fast completion of the project, and with attempts to widen the time line for
completion by the permittee so that there is less economic impact on the
property owner. Councilman Braun agreed as maker of the motion.
Councilman Nicholson, as second, agreed, as long as it would not delay the
project beyond a reasonable time. Mr. Miller requested that City Staff look into
ways to mitigate the impact on the economics. A vote was taken on the motion,
which carried unanimously.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hallett suggested the possibility of the City contacting Fisheries in order to
(Cont'd) arrange a meeting to consider the impact of Fisheries' actions on City projects and
the need for improved coexistence.
ITEMS FROM THE Planning Director Collins reported the City has been awarded a Coastal Zone
AUDIENCE/COUNCIL Management 306 planning grant in the amount of $17,000 to amend the City's
STAFF TO BE Shoreline Master Program. The Master Program Amendments will update the
CONSIDERED OR shoreline policies and regulations and integrate them with changes to Comprehensive
PLACED ON A Plan policies and development regulations mandated by the Growth Management Act.
FUTURE AGENDA: Federal funds for the year long study will be matched by the City.
Councilman Wight asked that a discussion on Council compensation be added to the
agenda. This was added as agenda item F. 10.
LEGISLATION: A. Public Hearings
Public Hearings 1. Proposed Revision to the Parking Ordinance, Central Business District
(CBD). Request for amendment to the existing parking regulations as they
Revision to Parking relate to the Parking Business Improvement Area (PBIA).
Ordinance
Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department and
the request by the Downtown Association, the proponent, and City Staff to continue
the public hearing in order to gather additional information.
Mayor Hallett opened the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. Councilman Wight moved
to continue the public hearing to the City Council meeting of May 18, 1993. The
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sargent and carried unanimously.
Street Vacation 2. Street Vacation Request - STV 93(04)03 - Olympic Memorial Hospital, a
Request- Olympic portion of Columbia Street and the Columbia/Caroline alley west of
Memorial Hospital - Chambers: Proposed vacation of City right-of-way
Ordinance No. 2758
Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department. He
opened the public hearing at 8:21 p.m.
Rob Linkletter, 1324 East First Street, representing the applicant, reviewed the
history of the hospital's expansion in the area. By use of overheads, he described
the site and explained the hospital's need for expanded parking. The hospital is
working with the neighbors and has assured the use of a cyclone fence in order to
screen the proposed parking area from view. In addition, he reported the parking
plans involve the discontinuation of cars entering the heliport area. Mr. Linkletter
urged the Council's support of this street vacation.
There being no further public testimony, Mayor Hallett closed the public hearing at
8:27 p.m. Councilman Wight moved to concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the street vacation request, citing the
following Conditions, Findings, and Conclusions: Conditions: (1) The applicant
shall provide utility easements to the City in both rights-of-way; (2) The applicant
shall coordinate with City Light prior to installation of any new facilities within the
vacated rights-of-way to ensure that physical access to the powerline and related
facilities in the alley is maintained; and (3) Clearance shall be maintained from the
powerline in accordance with the National Electric Safety Code and other applicable
codes; Findings: (1) The request is to vacate 50 feet (3,500 s.f.) of Columbia Street
and 25 feet (500 s.f.) of the Columbia/Caroline alley east of Olympic Memorial
Hospital as depicted on a site plan prepared by Robert Nixon Associates; (2) The
property abutting the street and alley is zoned Public Buildings and Parks (PBP) and
Office Commercial (OC); (3) The alley and street are improved rights-of-way. The
improvements and rights-of-way terminate at the western edge of the area proposed
for vacation. The vacation would result in the alley terminating 25 feet to the east
and Columbia Street 50 feet to the east; and (4) Comprehensive Plan Policies found
to be most relevant to the proposal include Goals 1 & 3; and Circulation Objective
No. 2. The site is designated Urban Residential in the Comprehensive Plan;
Conclusions: (A) As conditioned, vacation of this right-of-way is in the public use
and interest and would be a public benefit by placing into private ownership property
that is not needed for public access, utilities or other public purposes; and which can
provide for additional hospital parking in an area where the lack of parking has been
a concern; and (B) As conditioned, the street vacation is consistent with the Goals,
Policies and Objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, specifically those listed in
Finding No. 4. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion which carried
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LEGISLATION: unanimously.
(Cont'd)
Mayor Hallett read the Ordinance by title, entitled
Street Vacation
Request - Olympic ORDINANCE NO. 2758
Memorial Hospital -
Ordinance No. 2758 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles
(Cont'd) vacating a portion of the Columbia/
Chambers alley along with a portion of
Columbia Street, Port Angeles, Washington.
Councilwoman Sargent moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, to include
a compensation figure of $5,100.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Schueler and carried unanimously.
Street Vacation 3. Street Vacation Request - STV93(04)02 - Richmond, Portion of the 13/14/
Request - Richmond - alley east of Pine Street: Proposed vacation of City right-of-way
Ordinance No. 2759
Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department. He
opened the public hearing at 8:30 p.m.
Paul Richmond, 1317 South Pine, applicant, informed the Council that he wanted to
build an addition to his home. The vacated area is needed in order to meet the
setback requirements. The only condition not yet met by the Richmonds is //5,
stipulating that the Richmonds must demonstrate that the exchange was consistent
with City subdivision/zoning regulations or have the owners of Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10
agree that Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 be merged together with a zoning lot covenant in
order to create two 13,000 square foot lots. Mr. Richmond has contacted the
neighbors, but is unaware as to whether they have followed through.
Planning Director Collins, with the use of overheads, explained to the Council the
details pertinent to Condition//5, which relates to a 10 foot strip owned by the
applicant adjacent to the above referenced lots. Lengthy discussion followed.
There being no further public testimony, Mayor Hallett closed the public hearing at
8:45 p.m.
Councilman Nicholson moved to concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the street vacation request, citing the
following Conditions, Findings, and Conclusions: Conditions: (1) The applicant
shall enter into a zoning lot covenant for the purposes of merging the north half of
lots 11 and 12, Block 390, with the vacated alley and the south 10 feet of lots 9-10,
Block 390; (2) The south 10 feet of lots 7-8, Block 390, will be exchanged for the
vacated half alley adjacent to lots 9-10, Block 390. Compensation for the remaining
half alley shall be set by the City Council based on the Real Estate Committee's
recommendation; (3) Any portion of the alley right-of-way considered with this
request east of the top of the ravine shall not be vacated; (4) An easement for
purposes of maintaining the sewer line located in the vacated alley shall be granted
in favor of the City; and (5) The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
City Attorney that the exchange was consistent with City subdivision and zoning
regulations or the owners of Lots 7 and 8 and 9 and 10, Block 390, agree that Lots
7 and 8 and 9 and 10 be merged together with a zoning lot covenant thus creating
two 13,000 s.f. lots; Findings: (1) The request is to vacate 2,000 square feet of the
13/14 alley east of Pine Street; (2) The property abutting the alley is zoned RS-7,
except where the alley right-of-way may be located below the top of the ravine, _
where it is zoned PBP; (3) The alley is improved with a carport and does not
currently provide access to any property except the applicants'. A sewer line is
located within the alley; (4) The site is located adjacent to an environmentally
sensitive area; (5) Comprehensive Plan Policies found to be most relevant to the
proposal include Goals 1 & 2; and Open Space Policies Nos. 2, 3 & 4. The site is
designated Urban Residential in the Comprehensive Plan; (6) The applicant has
requested the vacation for purposes of constructing an addition to the existing single
family home. The proposed addition is not within the alley right-of-way, but it is
within the setback area; (7) The applicant owns property on both sides abutting the
alley. The 10 foot ownership north of the alley was accomplished in a manner
inconsistent with the City's zoning standards but can easily be remedied with this
application; and (8) Ownership of the south 10 feet of lots 7-10 was transferred in
1971 without City subdivision approval which created five lots which do not meet
minimum zoning lot area requirements; Conclusions: (A) As conditioned, vacation
of this portion of the 13/14 alley right-of-way is in the public use and interest and
would be a public benefit by eliminating a non-conforming lot, placing into private
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LEGISLATION: ownership property that is not needed for public access or utilities and maintaining
(Cont'd) ownership of the right-of-way in an environmentally sensitive area; and (B) As
conditioned, th~' stroet vacation is consistent with the Goals, Policies and Objectives
Street Vacation of the Comprehensive Plan, specifically those listed in Finding No. 5. Councilman
Request - Richmond - Braun seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2759
(Cont'd) Mayor Hallett read the Ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO. 2759
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles
vacating a portion of the 13/14 alley
west of Pine Street, Port Angeles,
Washington.
Councilman Ostrowski moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by tifle, to include
a compensation figure of $780.00. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman
Sargent and carried unanimously.
Break Mayor Hallett recessed the meeting for a break at 8:50 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
Repeal Railroad B. Ordinances not requiring public hearings
Franchises -
Ordinance No. 2760 1. Repealing old railroad franchises
Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the City Attorney. He then read
the Ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO. 2760
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, repealing railroad franchises
and Ordinances 457, 459, 462, 475, 556,
725, and 924.
Councilwoman Sargent moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Braun and carried unanimously.
Public Nuisances - ¢. Resolutions requiring public comment
Resolution No. 15-93
1. Public nuisances
Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department.
City Engineer Kenworthy distributed a revised Exhibit "A". Mayor Hallett inquired
as to whether there was any public comment pertinent to the nuisances. There being
none, he read the Resolution by title, entitled
RESOLUTION NO. 15-93
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Port Angeles, Washington, declar-
ing the existence of a public nuisance
and requiring the elimination of such
nuisance.
Councilman Braun moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. The motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Sargent and carried unanimously.
Fair Housing D. Resolutions not requiring public hearings
Resolution -
Resolution No. 16-93 I. Adoption of Fair Housing resolution
Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department.
He then read the Resolution by title, entitled
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LEGISLATION: RESOLUTION NO. 16-93
(Cont'd)
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
Fair Housing City of Port Angeles establishing
Resolution - a policy to support equal opportunity
Resolution No. 16-93 in housing for all persons.
(Cont'd)
Councilwoman Sargent moved ~o pass the Resolution as read by rifle. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Schueler and carried unanimously.
Planning Commission E. Planning Commission Minutes/Action Items
Minutes/Action
Items Planning Commission minutes of April 14, 1993
Preliminary Subdivision - West View, Southeast corner of 14th and 'N"
Streets: Proposal to divide 4.33 acres into 16 residential lots in the RS-9,
Residential Single-Family District
Mayor Hallett reviewed the information in the Planning Commission minutes of April
14, 1993, pertinent to the West View preliminary subdivision.
Brief discussion ensued, and Director Collins referenced Condition 3.F., where the
word, "from", should be deleted for improved sentence structure. Councilman
Wight moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and approve the West View preliminary plat, subject to the following
Conditions, Findings and Conclusions: Conditions: (1) Lots Nos. 1-16 shall be
shown to contain the minimum 9,000 s.f. lot area; (2) Submit hydraulics calculations
to the Public Works Department. The following improvements to the storm water
system are required: [Al Extend a 12" CMP storm in 'N' Street to the 15th Street
intersection and install a manhole and stub to south at 15th; [B] Extend storm drain
in 14th Street east to Owen Avenue. Install manhole on each at Owen with stubs to
the east and south; [C] Relocate the detention facility onto Lot 1; (3) Submit
engineering profiles for the streets to Public Works. The following improvements
are required for the street system: [A] Install a six foot wide sidewalk on
Street; [B] The cul-de-sac shall have a minimum diameter of 90 feet; [C] There shall
be a 20 foot curb radius at the intersections. Place 10 foot radius comer on Lots 1,
4, 8, 11, 12 and 16; [D] Streets shall be constructed to the standard section: 2" CL
B Asphalt Concrete, 2" CSTC and 8" Base; lEI Right-of-way dedication shall be
made so as to result in the following widths: "N" Street - 80 feet; 14th Street - 70
feet; 15th Street - 65 feet; Owen Avenue - 60 feet; [FI Frontage on 'N" Street shall
be improved to minimum City standards including curb, gutter and sidewalk on the
east side, and one-half street plus ten feet of paving; [G] Frontages on 14th and 15th
Streets shall be improved to minimum City standards including curb and gutter on
the frontage side and one-half street plus ten feet of paving; IH] Frontage on the west
side of Owen Avenue shall be improved to minimum City standards including curb
and gutter and one-half street plus ten feet of paving; (4) The following water system
improvements are required: [A] Construct 8 inch main in 15th Street from "N" Street
to Owen Avenue; [BI Install 3 fire hydrants at locations approved by the Fire
Department. The number of hydrants may be reduced if the applicant provides
sprinkler systems in the houses; [C] Install a six inch main with blow-off in the cul-
de-sac; (5) The following sewer system improvements are required: IAI Extend 8
inch sewers in "N" Street and Owen Avenue south to 15th Street. Install a manhole
on "N" Street and Owen Avenue at 15th Street with 8 inch stubs to the south, east
and west; [B] Provide dual service between Lots 14 and 15 which are 6 inch with
cleanouts as necessary. Provide service to Lot 6 across the comer of Lot 14 rather
than LOt 5; (6) Electrical facilities serving the subdivision shall be installed
underground; (7) All easements necessary for utilities and electrical facilities shall
be shown on the final plat; and (8) Lots 13 and 15 shall be designed so as to meet
the minimum 7'5 foot lot width requirement at the front setback line; Findings: (1)
The request is for approval of a sixteen (16) lot subdivision as depicted on a
preliminary plat prepared by Polaris Engineering received by the Planning
Department on March 1, 1993; (2) The property is zoned Single-Family residential,
RS-9; (3) The Comprehensive Plan designates the site as suburban residential, which
encourages single family development on 9,000-14,000 s.f. lots. A number of goals,
policies and objectives have been identified as being most relevant to the proposal
including Goals Nos. 1, 3 & 5; Residential Policies Nos. 2, 4, 5, 7-9 & 11;
Circulation Policies Nos. 3, 5-8 & 10; Urban Design Policy No. 4; Social Objectives
Nos. 1-3; Circulation Objective No. 1; and Land Use Objectives Nos. 1, 2, and 4-7;
(4) Lots 1-16 meet the minimum lot area required for the RS-9 zoned district; (5)
The proposal includes dedication to Owen Avenue which is 10 feet in excess of the
minimum requirements for an access street, which can be reduced to create 9,000
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LEGISLATION: s.f. lots within the plat; and (6) A Determination of Non-Significance was issued on
(Cont'd) March 19, 1993. No comments or appeals on this threshold determination have been
received; Conclusions: (A) As conditioned, the subdivision is consistent with the Port
Planning Commission Angeles Comprehensive Plan; and (B) As conditioned, the subdivision is consistent
Minutes/Action with the Port Angeles Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision regulations. The motion
Items (Cont'd) was seconded by Councilwoman Sargent.
Councilwoman Sargent questioned the difference between the staff recommendation
and the Planning Commission recommendation, particularly relating to Condition 1,
which reflects a difference in lot numbers. Director Collins indicated that the staff
report indicated some lots did not meet minimum square footage. The applicant's
representative indicated this was due to "rounding off", so it was accepted by the
Planning Commission that the lots did, in fact, meet the minimum standards.
Discussion ensued concerning street standards and the improvements required in
conjunction with this subdivision. A vote was taken on the motion which carried
unanimously.
Councilwoman Sargent moved to accept and place on file the Planning
Commission minutes of April 14, 1993. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Schueler and carried unanimously.
Law Enforcement F. Other Considerations
Advisory Board
1. Appointments to Law Enforcement Advisory Board
In considering appointments to the Law Enforcement Advisory Board, Councilman
Schueler indicated the application of Margaret Lawrence could not be considered
because the criteria set forth in the Ordinance could not be met. Ms. Lawrence is
a County resident, and does not work or attend school within the City. Members of
the Council were in agreement that the interview with Ms. Lawrence was time well
spent, as she should be given consideration for other possible appointments that may
arise.
Councilman Nicholson moved to cast a unanimous ballot for Katie Sundt as the
student representative from Port Angeles High School, and Cindy Crumb as the
Port Angeles School District representative. Councilman Braun seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
Mayor Hallett asked Clerk Upton to conduct a roll call vote for the remaining seven
positions. Ballots cast were as follows: Councilman Braun - Candidates Cole,
Dundon, Hordyk, Lee, Minor, Nagel, and Wilcox. Mayor Hallett - Candidates Beil,
Brewer, Dundon, Minor, Nagel, Nickell, and Wilcox. Councilman Nicholson -
Candidates Bell, Brewer, Lee, Minor, Nagel, Nickell, and Quast. Councilman
Ostrowski - Candidates Anabel, Bell, Brewer, Cole, Dundon, Lee, and Nickell.
Councilwoman Sargent - Candidates Dove, Minor, Nagel, Nickell, and Wilcox.
Councilman Schueler - Candidates Cole, Dove, Dundon, Lee, Minor, Nickell, and
Wilcox. Councilman Wight - Candidates Bell, Brewer, Dundon, Lee, Minor, Quast,
and Wilcox.
Clerk Upton announced the top appointees were: Lynda Minor, Dennis Wilcox,
Richard Hunter Nickell, Leland Lee, Donald Dundon, and David Brewer. For
the remaining position, there was a tie between Leonard Beil and Beverly Nagel.
Mayor Hallett, therefore, instructed Clerk Upton to conduct another roll call vote to
determine which candidate would be appointed. Mayor Hallett, Councilmen
Ostrowski, Schueler, and Wight cast ballots for Leonard Beil. Councilmen Braun
and Nicholson, and Councilwoman Sargent cast ballots for Beverly Nagel. Leonard
Beil was selected.
In considering the terms to be filled, it was agreed to appoint Katie Sundt to serve
for a one year term, as she may not be able to commit beyond that period because
of being a student. Councilman Wight moved to determine the remaining terms
through random selection by staff. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Nicholson and carried unanimously.
Habitat for 2. a. Habitat for Humanities request for donation of City-owned property
Humanities
Request/Kiwanis b. Kiwanis Club request to purchase City property Game parcel)
Club Request
Mayor Hallett reviewed the memorandum from the Real Estate Committee
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LEGISLATION: concerning two requests for the donation/purchase of City property.
(Cont'd)
Bill Shimasaki, 553 Grant Road, Sequim, representing the Dungeness Valley Habitat
Habitat for for Humanities, advised the Council that Habitat includes Port Angeles. He
Humanities expressed his hope that the next home built by Habitat will be located in Port
Request/Kiwanis Angeles. At the present time, Habitat almost has a lot in the County and they have
Club Request a tentative construction schedule established and plan to move a family into the home
(Cont'd) in November.
Mr. Shimasaki reviewed the selection process in evaluating applications and
determining who is eligible for Habitat homes. He summarized the efforts of Habitat
in other areas of the country, such as Los Angeles. He noted Habitat needs land,
money and volunteers - the most difficult task is obtaining land. He urged Council's
favorable consideration in the donation of City property for the purpose of
constructing a Habitat home.
Mayor Hallett asked the City Attorney whether it is legal for the City to donate
property for this purpose. Attorney Knutson responded that under the State
Constitution the property would have to be donated for the benefit of the poor or
infirm. He didn't know what type of qualifications Habitat places on purchasers, but
low income criteria would have to be met in order for the City to make the donation.
Mr. Shimasaki indicated the individuals buy the house for approximately $30,000
with a no-interest loan and a very small down payment. A mortgage does have to
be paid. If individuals can't pay the mortgage, they don't qualify. If they can get
a bank loan, they don't qualify. There are several people in this narrow range who
cannot possibly own a house if it weren't for Habitat. Mayor Hallett asked Attorney
Knutson to further research this issue for the Council.
No one was present to represent the request of the Kiwanis Club, and the Council
proceeded to consider the possibility of tabling the matter pending further
information. Kiwanis had asked that consideration be tabled until the status of the
Serenity House donation is defined and Kiwanis is able to make a decision on which
area they would be interested in purchasing.
Councilman Schueler moved that staff be directed to find lots they would like
as possible Habitat lots; that the City Council then direct Habitat to come forth
with a specific plan for one of the lots staff has selected, and have staff and
Habitat work out some arrangements to be brought back to the City Council for
finalization. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion. In the ensuing
discussion, Property Manager Ridout noted there may be no other buildable City lots
left other than those being considered this evening. The Council reviewed its
decision to commit 21// lots to Serenity House with the condition of obtaining
additional funding. Councilman Wight noted there is no infrastructure available on
any of the lots being considered.
Manager Pomeranz summarized the City's cooperative efforts underway with the
County, Community Action, and the Housing Authority for housing on Campbell
Avenue. He noted the State has been supportive of this effort and recommended the
City submit a grant request for consulting support in putting a plan together. That
particular grant has been approved. In addition, he reviewed the CDBG housing
rehabilitation program. Manager Pomeranz emphasized the City has other housing
projects committed which should not be forgotten. Councilwoman Sargent expressed
her preference to table the matter in order to provide the opportunity to make a
decision considering all of the City's efforts in the area of housing. Councilman
Schueler offered clarification in that it was not his intention to commit the City to
anything at this point. A vote was taken on the motion which failed due to lack _
of a majority vote.
Councilwoman Sargent moved to table the matter until the City receives more
information from Serenity House regarding their grant and from Kiwanis
regarding their proposal. The motion was seconded by Councilman Braun.
Councilman Wight expressed his hope that this matter will be referred back to the
Real Estate Committee with the hope the needs of all organizations can be met due
to their worthwhile goals. Mayor Hallett summarized that Attorney Knutson will be
providing feedback regarding the legality of such donations and that Manager
Pomeranz might wish to prepare a report delineating the City's collective efforts in
the area of housing. A vote was then taken on the motion which carried
unanimously.
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LEGISLATION: 3. STP allocation for 1994-1996
(Cont'd)
Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department.
STP Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve the STP allocation for 1994-1996 and
Allocation authorize the Mayor to execute the Interlocal Agreement. Councilman Nicholson
seconded the motion. Councilwoman Sargent indicated the allocations were
approved by the County and the other entities at the growth management meeting.
A vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously.
AWC Voting 4. Correspondence from AWC- Registering 3 voting delegates for 1993 Annual
Delegates Business Meeting
After considering which Council members will be attending the AWC 1993 Annual
Business Meeting, Councilman Wight moved that Councilwoman Sargent and
Councilmen Schueler and Ostrowski serve as the City's voting delegates. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Braun and carried unanimously.
Water Service Request 5. Request for rehearing for water outside the City
for Outside City
Hazel Alt, 1906 Edgewood Drive, representing Robert Clark who is Executor of the
estate of Elliot Clark, advised the Council that the property in question is being
purchased by Atlantic Allied Construction. Had the individuals involved known this
matter would be considered by the Council at its last meeting, they would have been
in attendance. Ms. Alt indicated they would like the Council to readdress the matter
with all parties present. She noted adjacent property owners have City water, and
there is a water line going across the Clark property. Additionally, Ms. Alt
indicated a water engineer, whose name she could not recall, had previously
indicated there should be no problem in providing City water to the property.
The Council agreed the decision to be made at this time is whether or not to
reconsider the matter. After limited discussion, Councilman Nicholson moved to
rehear the issue before the Council at its meeting of May 4, 1993. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Ostrowski. Councilman Nicholson cautioned Ms.
Alt that to extend water service to the property would be contrary to what the
Council has consistently tried to enforce in the past; the applicant will have to make
a strong case in terms of unusual circumstances. A vote was taken on the motion
which carried unanimously.
Budget Status 6. First Quarter Budget Status Report, Investments Report, and Sales Tax
Report, 1st Report
Quarter
Finance Director Godbey and Accounting Manager Ziomkowski submitted the First
Quarter, 1993, Budget Status Report, Investments Report, and Sales Tax Report.
Director Godbey reported the sales tax revenues for 1993 are, thus far, below 1992
levels but because of conservative budgeting, are falling within projections. She
reviewed specific details pertinent to sales tax and noted this is an area which is
highly unstable, very sensitive to changes in the economy and, therefore, very
difficult to predict.
Through the use of overheads, Director Godbey reviewed the financial reports in
detail, noting significant areas of revenues and expenditures. She noted the City will
be closely monitoring health care expenses.
Accounting Manager Ziomkowski reviewed the investments portfolio and expressed
disappointment with the economy and bond market.
The Council expressed its appreciation with these comprehensive reports and lauded
Director Godbey and Manager Ziomkowski for their efforts.
City Light 7. Authorize City Light to seekpropertyfor a warehouse and future operations
Property Search center
Mayor Hallett reviewed the information submitted by Light Director Titus concerning
the need to seek property for a warehouse and a future operations building.
Councilman Nicholsoh moved to authorize City Light to seek out suitable
property for its present and future needs and the needs of any other deparh,ent
and once suitable property is found, the process would revert to the Real Estate
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LEGISLATION: Committee for actual negotiation. The motion was seconded by Councilman
(Cont'd) Braun and carried unanimously.
Oak Street Property 8. Discussion on Oak Street Property
Councilwoman Sargent reviewed for the Council her attendance at a meeting of the
Port of Port Angeles where two proposals were submitted by hotel/motel developers
for the Oak Street property. At the time of the presentations, the City posed
questions pertinent to how project traffic will be integrated with Front/Oak Street
circulation particularly because of ferry traffic and Clallam Transit staging; the
amount and location of on-site parking in relation to public street frontages and
available alternatives for off-site/shared parking; how project design will enhance the
northwest comer of the Central Business District to create momentum for the
redevelopment of this strategic location on the downtown waterfront; and the size and
quality of public access planned.
In the ensuing discussion, Councilwoman Sargent and Manager Pomeranz expressed
the need for a project design committee which would, hopefully, include City
representation. It was recommended that a letter suggesting this possibility be
written to the Port, as the City's concern would need to be addressed. Manager
Pomeranz indicated the Port plans to make a decision on the developer at a meeting
to be held April 26. Mayor Hallett indicated he had discussed this same issue with
Jerry Hendricks and Commissioner Beckman from the Port. At that time, he had
suggested enforcement of design, etc., through the PRD process. Additionally, he
had encouraged them to not feel committed to adhere to the proposed selection date
of April 26. It was agreed Manager Pomeranz will draft a letter in this regard to the
Port for the Mayor's signature.
Brief discussion involved the shoreline review, which Director Collins indicated
contains very little design criteria. However, Councilman Wight pointed out it will
at least establish requirements for public access to the shoreline, to which Director
Collins agreed.
Council 9. Council Compensation
Compensation
Councilman Wight suggested the possibility of increasing Council compensation be
again considered in view of the upcoming filing period for the fall election. Four
Council positions will be eligible for filing, so now would be the appropriate time
to make any changes to the compensation structure. At the present time, the Mayor
is paid $300 per month and Council members are paid $200 per month. It would be
his suggestion to increase Council members compensation to $350 per month, the
Mayor's compensation to $450 per month, with $50 per month set aside for
additional expenses of the Deputy Mayor. There are no local travel allowances,and
no other allowances for out-of-pocket expenses, and it appears to him that the only
people able to serve on the Council are those who are retired. He feels Council
members are under-compensated and suggested this matter be placed on the next
agenda for consideration. Accordingly, Mayor Hallett asked that Manager Pomeranz
provide supportive background information on this subject for the next meeting.
Councilman Braun asked that a calendar be provided in future Council packets to
assist Council members when they are considering meeting dates, etc. Manager
Pomeranz assured him this will be done.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjoumed at 10:50 p.m. ~//~/~ ~~~~,
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