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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/18/1976 118 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington May 18, 1976 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson at 7:30 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Councilmen Anderson, Buck, Haguewood, Hordyk, Ross, Wray. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Whorton, Attorney Taylor, Clerk Parrish. D. Flodstrom, R. Orton, P. Carr, H. Kochanek, J. Warder, R. Parrish, E. Johnston, R. Willson, K. Rodocker, J. Sweatt, J. Hordyk, D. Frizzell, t Honnold. Guests Present: M. Crawford, J. Haley, L. Gregory, C. Lundgren, L. Switzer, V. Rogers, R. Schulze, N. Ainsworth, L. Johnasson, L. Adams, S. Estes, R. Richmond, R. Pierce, P. Downie, D. Hall, C. Cantrell, D. Hursh, M. Mattila. II I MINUTES Councilman Hor.dyk moved the minutes of the May 4, 1976 meeting be accepted and placed_oD\file as r.eceived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and passed by the Council. IV FINANCE 1. Bid Award. Councilman Wray moved the Council award the bid for one "Wet Well Mounted" Sewage Pumping Station for Pump Station No.5 to the only bidder Ecodyne Corporation, Smith and Loveless Division, Lenexa, Kansas, at a bid price of $6,428.00 plus sales tax. Councilman Haguewood seconded the motion and it carried. Estimated installation to be approximately $2,000.00; 1976 Budget item. 2. First and Front Street Lights Project. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council approve progress payment No. 6 of $900.04 to Harstad Associates, Inc. for design enginee.rin9 services from March 26, 1976 through April 25, 1976 on the subject FAM project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ross and passed. Project design approximately 95% complete. Design engineering esti- mated cost, $22,000.00; payments year to date at 95% completion equals $15,135.20. I I 3. Sewerage Facility Plan Project. Councilman Anderson moved the Council approve payment of $3,600.00 to CH2M/HILL for engineering services in connection with the Sewerage Facility Plan Grant Preapplication and Application from December I 1975 through April 24, 1976 ($2,OOO) and for engineering services from March 15 to March 24, 1976 in connection with the Sewerage Facility Plan ($1,600.) The motion was seconded by Councilman Haguewood and passed by the Council. 4. Marine Drive and TruckRoad Signalization Project. Councilman Haguewood moved the Council accept as complete the Marine Drive and Truck Road Signalization Project'contingent upon reception of "AS BUILT" plans as recommended by City Engineer Warder. The moti on was seconded by Councilman Wray and passed by the Council. 119 CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 18, 1976 IV FINANCE 5. Vouchers Payable, LIDs, Payroll. Councilman Ross moved the Council approve $401,552.91 Vouchers Payable, $45.50 LIDs, and $100,500.69 Payroll. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. I V ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA - NONE. VI LEGISLATION 1. Mayor Olson declared the public hearing on the proposed G1enbrook Circle LID No..199 open at 7:45 P.M. and called for all persons desiring to object to the formation of LID No. 199 to present their objections at this time. There was no response from the audience on the Mayor's call. Manager Whorton then presented an explanation of the proposed improvement referring to a preliminary plan of the G1enbrook Circle improvement. A brief discussion followed during which it was determined that the cost of the improvement would be borne by the property owners of the seven lots abutting the improvement. It is noted for the record that no written protests were filed with the City Clerk prior to or at the public hearing. I The Mayor again requested comments from the audience on the proposed improvement. As there was no audience participation, Mayor Olson declared the hearing closed at 7:50 P.M. Mayor Olson next introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 1879 entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 1879 - lellal Publication ..~I: NOTICE g;6HEAR /. AN ORDINANCE of the Ci ty of Port Angeles. Washi ngton, NOTICE IS HE~;BY providing for the improvement of a certain area ~1~~e~~~~~rth;lIror~~~~:jes. within the city by the construction and installation r:Jlct~rlny May 18, 1976a~ of storm drains, grading, ballasting and paving ci,amben'atnl:~rW.co~~~. streets and constructing curbs and gutters, and by ~t~T::r~a~:I7:r~:mr:dto~e\ doing all work required in connection with such ::tt~nll/hermar In$UI:tlo~ improvements, all pursuant to Improvement Resolution ~~I a~nt~restecl per'$OrIS are No. 199 of the City passed and approved April 20, ~~~~at':w.ad,::ar and voice 1976, creating a local improvement district therefor, I amendment. pprovalof the provi di ng for the payment of the cost of said improve- Marran C. ParrISh ments by speci a 1 assessments upon the property in CltYC/ark '.ct" 'd' f th . f L 1 P b M C1tvo'PortAnlleles sal Dlstnct, provl 1ng or e creat10n 0 oca u '.: av 7. l.e, 1976" Improvement Di stri ct No. 199 Fund and for the issuance and sale of local improvement district warrants and notes or bonds. , . Councilman Haguewood moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Hordyk seconded the motion and the motion was unanimOUSly passed by the Council. :1 The City Engineer's "Notice to Contractors," Call for Bids, G1enbrook Circle LID No. 199 was then read by Mayor Olson. Council- man Hordyk moved the Council authorize the call for bids on G1enbrook Circle LID No. 199. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and passed by the Council. ~.!L~~~!~!Gi 'c:"'I)'CDl "-CJl-'OI"'O'~ _ 2 o~~ ~~~~ g "w-u ala _E":!:DGJlOJ:41C"'o.co-&:;'tJ&:;,c ~"ii";:'-"--.E -uua: Ir., ..2 =iQ.l~ c~=:;:fi-c>0C'4....c..-lP~-'--OlD,~Q)G.:J: 0.' 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After reading the "Notice of Hearing", Mayor Olson called for comments from the audience. There was no response to the Mayor's call. At this point, Manager Whorton explained the purpose for scheduling a public hearing on this subject, although not required to do so, was the fact that by adopting subject ame~dment the City would be' adopting more stringent building standard regulations than other Cities and Counties throughout the State, and the hearing would afford an opportunity for contractors and private citizens to appear and voice approval or disapproval of the amendment. Councilman Ross moved that due to the complexity of this subject, the matter be tabled to the second Council meeting in June, June 14, 1976. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haguewood and carried. I 3. The hearing on the Application by Estes Engineering Company for a Shoreline Permit was opened at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Olson. The Mayor then read City Engineer Warder's memorandum indicating the application is for the construction of a building adjacent to and similar to their existing building at 930 Marine Drive, that the application has been posted and advertised, that there have been no inquiries or complaints, and recommending that a permit be granted. As there were no comments from the audience on the application, Mayor Olson declared the hearing closed at 8:03 P.M. Councilman Haguewood moved a Substantial Development Permit be granted I' to Estes Engineering for construction of a building adjacent to the existing building at 930 Marine Drive. Councilman Wray seconded the motion and it carried. 4. Councilman Hordyk moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the Planning Commission May 3, 1976 special meeting as read by Mayor Olson. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried. The minutes of the Planning Commission May 10, 1976 regular meeting were then read by Mayor Olson resulting in the following Council action. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve a one-year extension to Robert A. Schulze's Conditional Use Permit allowing him to teach transcendental meditation classes as a home occupation at 223 North Chambers Street in the RS-7 zone. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haguewood and carried. Councilman Haguewood moved the Council concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve a one-year conditional use permit be granted to Gordon W. and Joyce M. Matthews at 323 E. 13th Street to conduct a seasonal bait and tackle sales operation as I a home occupation in the RS-7 zone. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ross and passed by the Council. Councilman Wray moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the request of Myron P. Rogers at 120 South Vine Street to convert his residence to a duplex. Councilman Buck seconded the motion and it carried. Councilman Hordyk moved tne Council concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the request of Sears-Roebuck and Co. for a conditional use permit to operate a retail/catalog sales, service and storage facility in the CSD-C2 zone at 520 South Lincoln Street (former McGlenns Grocery Building). The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and passed by the Council. I I I 121 CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 18, 1976 VI LEGISLATION 4. con t. The Council discussed at length the request of Lloyd A. Tolan for a conditional use permit to operate a retail music store in the CSD-Cl zone at 402 East 8th Street (former Busy Bee Grocery) which the . Planning Commission recommended be denied because of its lack of conformity to the basic intent of the uses in the CSD-Cl zone. Mr. Carl Lundgren, owner of the property in question, J. Haley, D. Hursh, and K. Rodocker spoke in support of the music store being allowed to operate at this location. Councilman Ross then stated that in her opinion, the Council is obligated to continue the past policy of allowing conditional uses based on the present Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations until such time as the new Comprehensive Plan is adopted. Councilman Ross then moved the Council reverse the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the request of Lloyd A. Tolan for a conditional use permit to operate a retail music store in the CSD-Cl zone at 402 East 8th Street. Councilman Wray seconded the motion. At this time, Planning Commission member P. Downie informed the Council that the Planning Commission reached a decision on this request by reflecting upon the proposed Comprehensive Plan in trying to be consistent with the envisioned commercial T, and, additionally the Commission felt this type of business as described was more city-wide in character than neighborhood oriented and as such did not conform to the basic intent of uses in the CSD-Cl zone under the proposed Comprehensive Plan. Following the continued discussion on this matter, the question was called for and the motion to approve the aforementioned request of Lloyd A. Tolan to operate a music store at 40.2 E. 8th Street was passed by the Council. Councilman Ross moved the Council reverse the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the request of Mike Gonzales for a conditional use permit to allow him to construct and operate a wholesale/retail floor covering business in the CSD-Cl zone on the southeast corner of 14th and "c" Streets. The moti on was seconded by Councilman Buck. During the discussion which followed, Councilman Haguewood stated that due to the fact this request involved new construc- tion, he would like to personally view the site prior to taking action on the request. Councilman Haguewood then moved to table Mr. Gonzale's request to the next Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ross and carried by the Council. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council COncur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve Peter L. Chase's request to conduct a furniture re-upholstery business as a home occupation in the RS-7 zone at 1026 E. 5th Street based upon a six-month trail period. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. Councilman Ross moved the Council approve the action of the Planning Commission on setting May 24, 1976 as the date on the preliminary rehearing of Jon Raymond's "Westend" plat revision. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and passed by the Council. Frank Dalton's final plat of Block "B" Seabreeze Estates, in Suburban Lot 72, was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory performance guarantee. Manager Whorton reported the performance guarantee has not been received as yet, therefore the Council did not take action on thi s item. Councilman Wray moved the minutes of the Planning Commission May 10, 1976 meeting be accepted and placed on file. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and passed by the Council. 122 CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 18, 1976 VI LEGISLATION 4. cont. It is noted for the record that Don Feeley was nominated to serve as chairman of the Planning Commission for the coming year with Charles Whidden serving as vice-chairman. 5. Mayor Olson introduced and opened for discussion a Resolution of the City of Port Angeles relating to the support of Public Pension Reform in the State of Washington and legislation in reference to binding arbitration for Police and Fire Department. Manager Whorton reported that this Resolution resulted from a letter received from Walla/Walla Mayor H. "Nig" Gradwohl informing the City that the W~l~~ Walla City Council have passed a Resolution supporting pension reform and requesting supportive action from the Port Angeles City Council, and, the Council authorized Manager Whorton to prepare such a Resultion for their consideration at thi s meeti ng. The Council discussed the Resolution with Manager Whorton. Council- man Ross then moved this subject be tabled to the June 1, 1976 meeting. Councilman Buck seconded the motion and it carried. 6. Councilman Haguewood moved Agenda Item No.6, "Introduction of an ordinance to control mobile concessionaires at school sites", be taken from the table. The motion died for lack of a second. Following a brief discussion and legal advice from Attorney Taylor, Councilman Anderson moved to take aforementioned subject from the table. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haguewood and carried with Councilmen Hordyk and Wray voting "NO". The Council discussed with Manager Whorton and Attorney Taylor the best legal approach for resolving the complaint received from the school district that the school system operation is being dis- rupted by a licensed mobile concessionaire, without infringing upon the rights of the licensed businessman. Manager Whorton recommended the Council take action by either approving or denying the proposed Ordinance before the Council which would prohibit the sale of food, beverages, and confections of any kind from public streets or alleys and in the vicinity of schools, except upon written Council authorization of special occasions i nvo 1 vRlng pub 1 i c ce 1 ebrati ons, festi va 1 sand, acti viti es of thi s nature. Should the Council deny the Ordinance, City Management would pursue every effort to obtain the voluntary cooperation of the licensed mobile concessionaire to refrain from servicing the schools, Manager Whorton stated. Councilman Haguewood moved the Council adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 8.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code regulating Food and Food Establishments. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. On called vote Councilmen Haguewood and Anderson votes "AYE", Council- men' Buck, Hordyk, Ross and Wray voted "NO." Motion denied. 7. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize Mayor Olson to sign I the PROCLAMATION proclaiming May 24 through May 28 as National Public Works Week for 1976, as read by Mayor Olson. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and passed by the Council, 8. Councilman Hordyk moved the Clallam County Humane Society April 1976 Work Report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Haguewood seconded the motion and it carried. I, ,I I I I 123 CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 18, 1976 VI LEGISLATION 9. It is noted for the record that notification has been received from the Washington State Liquor Control Board of transfer of Class B, C, E, F License from Hazel Isabel Watson, dba Harbor Tavern, to Walter Evan Leise and Byron Lynn Ernst dba Timber Taver.n, 125 West Front Street, Port Angeles, Washington. 10. The next matter taken under consideration by the Council was the Senior Center Board of Directors Reorganization. The Council had before them for review a comprehensive report authored by Parks and Recreation Director Frizzell regarding the Center execu- tive structure reorganization. The report listed the basic changes the reorganization would effect and the objectives that would be accomplished, including a recommended list of ten Board ,members, with terms of office for each member, and the "By-Laws" of the Port Angeles Senior Citizens Multi-Purpose Center. The reorganization and revised By-Laws were accomplished by Parks Director Frizzell and Senior Citizens Center Director Jean Hordyk conducting various meetings and work sessions with the related senior individuals, groups, clubs, organization and Boards. Senior Center Director J. Hordyk was in attendance and briefly reported to the Council on the reorganization. Councilman Ross moved the Council approve the Senior Center Board of Directors reorganization and the "By-Laws" of the Port Angeles Senior Citizens Multi-Purpose Center. The motion was seconded by Council- man Buck and passed by the Council. Councilman Ross moved the Council appoint the following ten members to the Board of Directors, with specified terms of office. Pearl Devine, Chairman' Carmen Rivetts, Mark Cole, and Vern Basom One year term to expire 3/1/77 One year terms to expire 3/1/77 Opal McLaughlin, Virginia White, Dewey McDonald and Tom Deeney Two year terms to expire 3/1/78 Margaret Pohl and Ted Graves Three year terms to expire 3/1/79 The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and passed by the Council. 11. Attorney Taylor's report on the public sale of city-owned Morse Creek Gravel Pit property was referred to "Executive Session." 12. Mayor Olson read a PROCLAMATION urging local citizens to support the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Councilman Ross moved the Council approve the PROCLAMATION. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. 13. Public Works Director Flodstrom presented a progress report on the status of current public works projects. a. Boulevard and "L" Street Intersection Improvement Project- paving to be done this week with completion hopefully by weekend, and acceptance in the re1atively near future. b. Property at First and Lincoln Street-demolition in process, culvert to be placed shortly, with demolition to be completed in a relatively short time. c. Peabody Heights L.I.D. No. 198 - work is scheduled to begin by May 24, 1976, with project completion soon. 124 CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 18, 1976 VI LEGISLATION 13. cont. d. Morse Creek Slide Area- last week a viewtrip of the site was conducted for interested Councilman; slide damage has been taken care of and pictures of the completed project are available for viewing; there has been no indication of any damage to the line as a result of the recent earth tremor. e. Landfill Site - a new crushing system has been developed at the landfill which is unique to Washington State and can be viewed by Council members if they so desire. As the system is new, inquiries for information have been received from Washington Cities and Counties. 14. In reference to the Roosevelt School property and the County's latest offer to purchase from the City that portion of the Roosevelt property lying north of 4th Street for $210,000.00, Manager Whorton requested Council authorization to forward to County officials his reply letter which indicates the reasons the offer is unacceptable to the City, proposes a method of operation to speed up Courthouse site negotiations, and recommends areas to be explored for joint City/County cooperation. Councilman Ross moved the Council authorize Manager Whorton to forward the letter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haguewood and passed by the Council. 15. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council request Manager Whorton to direct a letter to Legislators Sandison and Connors requesting the law that prohibits use of Sewer Treatment Plant sludge on public lands be repealed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and carried. VII STAFF REPORTS 1. Councilman Hordyk moved to accept and place on file the March Financial Reports, Revenues and Expenditures, and Treasurer's Report; and, April Reports for Fire, Municipal Judge, Police, and Utilities. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and carried. 2. Councilman Ross: Welcomed the City's new Finance Director, Robert Orton. Mr. Orton reported for work on May 17, 1976. 3. Councilman Buck: Reported on his attendance at the Clallam and Jefferson Counties Senior Center Conference on May 17, 1976. Read Vancouver B. C. resident's letter wherein this visitor to Port Angeles misinterpreted the significance of the striking of the Courthouse Clock to City residents, Port Angeles being the County seat. Mayor Olson then read his reply letter in which the Mayor explains to Mr. Feldstein that SOOn the City will be receiving one of the two Liberty Bells to be delivered I in this State, and possibl~ the City should incorporate the ringing of the Liberty Bell with the striking of the Courthouse Clock to really inform visitors that Port Angeles is alive and doing well. Requested report from Parks Director Frizzell on improvements to the City's parks. Mr. Frizzell presented a brief review on the parks improvements. 4. Mayor Olson: 5. Councilman Anderson: I I I I I ~25 CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 18, 1976 VIII~ ADJOURNMENT At 9:00 P.M. the meeting adjourned to Executive session regarding the Niichel Gravel Pit matter, with the regular May 18, 1976 Council,meeting being tentatively continued to Thursday, May 20, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. in Manager Whorton's office regarding the City's water quality meeting with Federal Housing and Urban Development representatives scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 1976 at 11:00 A.M. ~~e.~ City Clerk ~+~ Mayor