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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/15/1979X83 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington May 15, 1979 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:30 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Anderson, Boardman, Buck, Duncan, Hordyk, Wray. Members Absent: None. Staf£ Present: Manager Whorton, Attorney Miller, Deputy Clerk Caso. P. Carr, A. Rose, K. Rodocker, M. Cleland, R. Orton, D. Frizzell, J. Honnold. Guests Present: R. Sybil, J. Cumming, P. Gamble, Mr. & Mrs. J. Steinman, L. Sunny, J. Phillips, D. McClain, P. Brady, D. Smith, B. McCully, R. Anderson, L. Schueler, L. Sybil, H. Perri, Mr. and Mrs. G. Spencer, V. Perri, J. Pinnell, G. Pinnell. III MINUTES Councilman Wray moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the May 1, 1979 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. IV ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Vincent Perri addressed the Council in regard to a house which is being moved onto a triangle-shaped lot near Boulevard and Oak Streets. Mr. Perri objected to the location of the house, stating that the lot is too small and the house does not meet setback requirements or conform to the other homes in that area. Planner Carr then reviewed the situation with the Council, explain= int that the .previous property owner had been granted a variance by the Board of Adjustment in June 1978 to allow less than the required rear yard setback. However, a recent check done by City employees did show that the proposed lo- cation of the house did not meet setback requirements. Following further com- ments £rom Mrs. Perri and Mrs. G. Spencer on the location of the house, Mayor Haguewood directed Manager Whorton to look into the matter and report back to the Council. V LEGISLATION 1. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Haguewood read the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of May 9, 1979 with the following action being taken by the Council: A. M-1 Permit: Lamb Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Lamb's request for an M-1 permit for a co-op pump station located on the west side of Tumwater Truck Route between 5th and 6th Streets, and requested com- ments or questions from the audience. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Mr. Lamb's request for an M-1 permit, subject to the stipulation that the City look into the possibility of withholding final approval until completion of the landscaping. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. 1 S ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 15, 1979 LEGISLATION 1. Cont. B. Conditional Use Permit' North Creek Steel Manager whorton informed the Council that North Creek Steel has with- drawn their application for a conditional use permit, per a telephone call received from them prior to the meeting. Councilman Wray then moved the Council table this agenda item pending written verification from North Creek Steel of their intent to withdraw their application. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. C. Annexation Request: Peterson/DelGuzzi Mayor Haguewood read that portion of the Planning Commission minutes dealing with the Peterson/DelGuzzi request to annex approximately 118 acres southwest of the Golf Course, and then scheduled a public hearing on this request for June 5, 1979. D. Councilman Anderson moved the Council accept and place on file the Plan- ning Commission minutes of May 9, 1979. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. 2. DERBY DAYS REQUEST: CIVIC FIELD COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Parks Director Frizzell regarding a request from Derby Days Chairman Scooter Chapman to use Civic Field for a Country Music Jamboree on September 2, 1979. Manager Whorton then recom- mended that, in addition to Mr. Chapman acquiring the required music permit, the City of Port Angeles be named as "additional insured" by the Berby Days ' "' insurance carriei.~ Councilman Buck then moved the Council grant Derby Days request to use Civic Field for a Country Music Jamboree on September 2, 1979 from 2 PM .to 9 PM, provided Derby Days Inc. provides an insurance binder naming the City of Port Angeles as an additional insured. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 3. CLEAN-UP/DAMAGE DEPOSIT FOR CIVIC FIELD Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Parks Airector Frizzell recommending the following cleanup/damage deposit policy for Civic Field: (A) Local tax-- supporting groups: the deposit shall be divided into the categories of small group uses for a short duration and larger group uses for a longer duration. Smaller event uses shall be defined as an event which requires, but not to- tally limited to the .use of the grandstand seating, restrooms and field for a period not to exceed four hours. The deposit shall be set between $25 and $75. Larger event uses shall be defined as an event which requires, but not totally limited to the entire facility for a period of more than four hours. The deposit shall be set`, between $50 and $100; (B) Non-tax support- ing groups: the deposit shall be divided into the same categories as stated above. However, the deposit shall be between $50 and $100 for small events and between $100 and $300 for larger events. In all user group situations the deposit would be totally or partially refundable depending upon the general facility conditions when returned to the City. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council concur with Parks Director Frizzell and adopt the above-mentioned cleanup/damage deposit policy for Civic Field. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. During discussion on the motion, the Council and Parks Director Frizzell discussed deposits for tax supporting and non tax supporting groups and the possibility of charg- ing one deposit amount for both, and the .changes, if any, this will create in the Park Department's work force. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1`~ May 15, 1979 LEGISLATION 4. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT AREA --°~•- A. City Participation ~ ' Mayor Haguewood read a letter £rom the Board of Clallam County Com- missioners proposing preliminary boundary lines for the Public Trans- portation Benefit Area which would encompass all incorporated and un- incorporated areas of the County; the Commissioners requested the Council's comments on the proposed boundaries and an indication of whether the Council wishes to be included or excluded from the pro- posed PTBA. Councilman Buck then moved the City of Port Angeles participate in the proposed Public Transportation Benefit Area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Hordyk and Manager Whorton discussed the extent of City participation in the proposed PTBA, with Manager Whorton and Mr. Paul Gamble, of the State Department of Transportation, explaining the selection and formation of the PTBA's governing body. Mr. Gamble also briefly dis- cussed federal grants for public transportation. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council. B. Boundaries of the PTBA The next subject to be considered and discussed was the proposed boundary 'lines of the PTBA. Councilman Buck moved that the Council recommend to the Board of Clallam County Commissioners that the boundaries of the Public Transportation Benefit Area be the greater Port Angeles and Sequim areas, as defined by a map on display in the Council Chambers. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray. During discussion on the motion, Council- man Buck outlined his reasons for recommending only the Port Angeles and Sequim areas, and the Council briefly discussed the final determination of the boundaries with Manager Whorton. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council. The discussion on this matter con- cluded with Mr. Gamble outlining the future steps which need to be taken for formation of the PTBA, and explaining further the federal grant pro- cess for public transportation. 5. LETTER FROM AWPPW RE "PRINCE GEORGE" Mayor Haguewood read a letter from James Jones, Recording Secretary for Local #155 of the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers, stating that the Local "disapproves of the way that charges have been dropped against ITT Rayonier concerning the issue of the floating hotel, Prince George." Alayor Haguewood then read a response letter from Attorney Miller stating that . "the legal doctrine of mootness dictates that the action be dismissed. Briefly, that doctrine says that, when a set of facts no longer exist, then a lawsuit based upon those facts also no longer exists. Thus, the City has no present legal basis upon which to continue to prosecute the above refer- enced cause of action. Had the City attempted to continue prosecution, a motion to dismiss based upon mootness would have been filed, and would un- doubtedly been successful." The Council concurred with Attorney Miller's letter and no further action was taken on this matter. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: SOLID WASTE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Public works Director Flodstrom re- garding an update of the County's 1972-73 Comprehensive Solid Waste Manage- ment Plan. The original 1972 Plan and the supplemental up-date are designed to provide the County and its municipalities with a system that can adequately handle the solid waste generated within the County for the design period of twenty years and be flexible enough to incorporate rapidly changing techno- logy and monitor changing solid waste characteristics. Mayor Haguewood then opened the public hearing and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. Councilman Wray stated he felt the update was very good with the exception of a few minor mistakes. There were " '~ no further comments and the public hearing was closed. There was no further Council action on this agenda item. O U CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 15, 1979 V LEGISLATION 7. ORDINANCEc POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2024 entitled, Ordinance No. 2024 "° AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending certain sections of Ordinance No. 2009 with refer- ence to the City Employees position classification and pay plan for the year 1979. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried unanimously. 8. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT No appointment was made at this time. 9. STREET VACATION CHARGE: NOB HILL ADDITION Mayor Haguewood referred this request from Mr. Jerry Whitcomb, of Super-B Motels, for additional consideration in determining the charge for vacating Harding, Smith, Syndicate and Second Streets in Nob Hill Addition, to the Real Estate Committee for their consideration. Councilman Anderson also requested a memorandum from Attorney Miller comparing this matter with the Libera street vacation matter. 10. PROCLAMATION Mayor Haguewood read a PROCLAMATION proclaiming the week of June 1-7, 1979 as National Safe Boating Week i.n Port Angeles. Vi ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA None. VII FINANCE 1. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS A. Substation Lightning Arrester Councilman Anderson moved the Council award the bid for purchase of three 75KV station class lightning arresters for the Laurel Street Substation to the proper low bidder, Graybar Electric Co., Tacoma, with a total bid of $4,634.91. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. Other bidders included Westinghouse Electric Supply $4,328.44 (no bid bond); General Electric Supply Co. - $4,688.51; Utility Supply Co. - $4,880.84; and North Coast Utility Supply Co. - $5,107.86. B. Substation Tower Councilman Anderson moved the Council award the bid for purchase of a 69KV Deadend Structure to the low bidder, Electric Technology Corp., Seattle, with a low bid of $7,677.56. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. Other bidder was National Blower & Sheet Metal Co., Tacoma, with a bid of $10,044.41, and an engineering estimate of $8,000. CITY COUNCIL MEETING `(, May 15, 1979 VII FINANCE 2. PURCHASE OF TIDELANDS LEASE #2293 Manager Whorton informed the Council that he had been in negotiations with Don Bettger for purchase of this Iease adjacent to the Municipal Pier, and recommended the Council accept Mr. Bettger's offer of $10,000 for the lease and direct the City Attorney to draft a real estate contract. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council concur with Manager Whorton's recommendation to purchase Tidelands Lease #2293 from Mr. Don Bettger for $10,000 and direct Attorney Miller to draft the necessary real estate contract. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 3. PURCHASE OF LOTS: CORPORATION YARD Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Public Works Director Flodstrom informing the Council that the two lots which fall in the middle of the City's 17th and "B" Street Corporation Yard site are now available for purchase by the City for a total of $800. Councilman Wray then moved the Council authorize the purchase of Lots 1 and 2, Block 448, Townsite of Port Angeles. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried. 4. PURCHASE OF DIESEL STORAGE TANK Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Finance Director Orton advising the Council that gasoline and diesel supplies for the City have been sharply curtailed; presently the City has exhausted diesel allocations for the month of May and has had to locate other supplies. However, the City does not have a great deal of storage capacity for diesel fuel and the City Landfill, which requires 1500 gallons of diesel per month, is oper- ating with only a 250 gallon tank. Mr. Orton requested authorization for the emergency purchase of a 2000 gallon tank and pump for the landfill as well as permission to lease some temporary bulk storage facilities in town. Councilman Anderson then moved the Council concur with Finance Director Or ton's recommendation and authorize the purchase of the tank and pump plus lease of temporary bulk storage facilities in town. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan. During discussion on the motion, Council- man Hordyk objected to the purchase of the storage tank, stating that stor- age of diesel fuel would create more of a fuel shortage. Mr. Orton commented on the fuel situation at the landfill site, and Manager Whorton pointed out that other City facilities, i. e. the Police Department, need diesel fuel also. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council with Councilmen Hordyk and Wray voting "NO." VIII" CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved the Council approve the items listed under the Consent Agenda including Vouchers Payable of $451,706.43 and Payroll of $136,349.41. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. Items approved under the Consent Agenda are as follows: 1'. Authorize the Light Department to call for bids on the sale of a Westing- house 2500 KVA 13.8 to 4 KV unit substation presently located at the 14th and Laurel Substation site. 2. Authorize the Light Department to call for bids for work on the proposed Laurel 12/60/20 MVA Substation. 3. Authorize payment of $8,200.60 to Henkles & McCoy as the retained percentage for the 12.5 conversion at Boulevard/Viewcrest - Cherry/Peabody. 4. Authorize payment of $113,118 to General Construction as the first progress payment on the Port Angeles Municipal Pier. 5. Authorize payment of $2,619.05 to DelGuzzi Construction as the final progress payment on the Civic Field Project and accept the project as complete. 6. Authorize payment of $1,300 to Duncan McKiernan as the first payment on the bronze sculpture for the Municipal Pier. 1,00 CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 15, 1979 VIX LATE ITEMS 1. LEASE OF SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER V.W BUS Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Parks Director Frizzell informing the Council that Olympic Volkswagon can no longer donate the use of the Sr. Center bus as they have done in the past, due to increased costs. However, they have offered to lease the bus to the City for the balance of 1979 for $190 per month. The Sr. Center Advisory Board has reviewed the situation and recommends that .the Council consider an emergency special allocation of $1,330 to lease the bus until January 1980. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the Advisory Board's recommendation and lease the Sr. Center bus from Olympic Volkswagon to January 1980 for $1,330. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Hordyk suggested that other alternatives need to be pursued in regard to the Sr. Center bus and perhaps the City should buy the bus instead of leasing it. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council. X STAFF REPORTS 1. Councilman Boardman: Commented that two different departments were using different regulations which addressed parking for elderly housing and re- quested review of those regulations. Questioned Parks Director Frizzell about a recent decline in swimming pool activity. 2. Councilman Buck: Mentioned that the County has taken steps to curtail the personal use of public vehicles and discussed the City's policy of use of vehicles with Finance Director Orton and Manager Whorton. 3. Councilman Wray: Suggested the City consider raising the milage rates for use of public vehicles. Suggested that methane out of the sewage treatment plant be used in City vehicles. 9. Councilman Anderson: Requested an Executive Session following the meeting to discuss personnel matters. 5. Manager Whorton: Informed the Council that an Oilport Task Force meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 23rd; the first part of the meeting will be an Executive Session, with the second part being a meeting with all of the Oilport Task Force members, the County Commissioners, the City Council and Mr. Keegan. XI ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. to an Executive Session. ~ ~.~~ City Clerk 1