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CALL TO ORDER -
REGULAR MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
PUBLIC CEREMONIES/
PRESENTATIONS:
WORK SESSION:
Capital Facilities Plan
(CFP) & Transportation
Improvement Program
(TIP)
Core Services / Police &
Fire Departments
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
May 19, 2009
Mayor Braun called the regular meeting ofthe Port Angeles City Council to order at 6 :00
p.m.
Members Present:
Mayor Braun, Deputy Mayor Wharton, and Councilmembers
Di Guilio, Kidd, Perry, Rogers, and Williams.
Members Absent:
None.
Staff Present:
Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Deputy Clerk Hagar, T.
Gallagher, D. McKeen, N. West, Y. Ziomkowski, S. Sperr, K.
Dubuc, B. Smith, T. Pierce, S. Roberds, and R. Bonine.
Public Present:
P. Lamoureux and E. Chadd. All others present in the
audience failed to sign the roster.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Williams.
. Jerry Sampont, 2309 E. Third Avenue; Port Angeles, spoke in support of the increased
presence of the Border Patrol.
None.
I.
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) & Transportation Improvement Program (TIP):
Manager Myers and Deputy Director of Public Works Sperr facilitated continued
discussion on the Preliminary 2009 - 20 I 5 Capital Facilities Plan / Transportation
Improvement Program. No action was taken.
2.
Core Services / Police & Fire Departments:
Using PowerPoint slides, Fire Marshal Dubuc and Deputy Police Chief Smith gave a
presentation demonstrating a day in the life of public safety personnel, focusing on core
functions of response, training and prevention.
Deputy Chief Smith began the presentation by describing the types of calls received on
May 18,2009, and what the department's response was to those calls. He then disclosed
the types of training in which staff participated during the month of April and the
prevention activities conducted by the Police Department, such as sex offender
monitoring and the Downtown Resource Officer program.
Fire Marshal Dubuc provided examples of the Fire Department's calls and responses on
May 18th, describing the training the Fire Department accomplished in April, as well as
its prevention activities, such as Code enforcement and citizen fire extinguisher training.
The presentation was concluded with an explanation of how the two departments work
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 19,2009
WORK SESSION:
(Cont'd)
Core Services / Police &
Fire Departments (Cont'd)
Break
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
QUASI-JUDICIAL:
Amendment to Walker
Estates Subdivision
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
Art on the Town
in collaboration to resolve many calls, stressing the importance of the training staff has
received and the preventative measures taken.
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Police Chief Gallagher thanked the Council for the opportunity to give the presentation
and distributed a hand out which described the core functions and related programs for
. the Police and Fire Departments.
Manager Myers noted that the purpose of the presentation was to help the Council
identifY core services as suggested by the recent budget discussions. All departments will
be given the opportunity to give a presentation on their core services over the next several
months.
Mayor Braun recessed the meeting for a break at 7: 13 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
7:25 p.m.
I.
Amendment to Walker Estates Subdivision:
Community & Economic Development Director West informed the Council this is a
Quasi-Judicial matter that was misplaced on the agenda. He then displayed a map
showing the area under discussion and provided information regarding the amendment
to the Walker Estates Subdivision. As the majority of the subdivision owners wish to
reduce the number of lots from 22 to 19 to allow for more buildable area on the marine
bluff lots and to combine three irregularly shaped non-marine bluff lots into two more
reasonably shaped lots, an amendment to the original subdivision is necessary. A new
survey will be prepared for Council's review if preliminary approval is given tonight.
Attorney Bloor reminded the Council this is a quasi judicial hearing and any changes in
status should be declared. Councilmembers Rogers and Williams indicated their status
was unchanged.
Mayor Braun opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Alan Barnard, 697 Lemmon Road, listing agent for the owners of the project, provided
background on the origin of this subdivision. Mr. Barnard explained that the new owners
felt some of the existing lots had a less desirable building footprint; therefore, lot lines
were moved to create a larger buildable space.
There was no further testimony and Mayor Bra~n closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.
Councilmember Perry moved to preliminarily approve the amendment to the
Walker Estates Subdivision, citing Condition 1, Findings 1-7, and Conclusions A-
C, as set forth in Exhibit" A", which is attached to and becomes a part of these
minutes. Councilmember Kidd seconded the motion. Following briefcomment, a vote
was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
None.
I.
Art on the Town Donation:
Public Works & Utilities Deputy Director Sperr summarized the history ofthe Art on the
Town project and the annual art donations made to the City by the Port Angeles
Downtown Association. He noted a number of art pieces are on permanent display and
these pieces are being donated to the City.
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Deputy Director of Recreation Bonine stated the Council had already approved the
donation of many of the art pieces. However, in the interest of ensuring all have been
included, he is asking for approval of all 21 pieces. Deputy Director Bonine used
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OTHER
CONSIDERA nONS:
(Cont'd)
Art on the Town Donation
(Cont'd)
Farmers' Market - Request
for Temporary Site
Relocation
City Manager's Goals &
Objectives
LA TE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS:
ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
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Business Hours Ordinance
Ordinance No. 3364
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PowerPoint slides to demonstrate Art on the Town policy highlights, gave an "electronic
tour" of the art, and provided staff recommendations. At Council's request, clarification
was provided regarding insurance coverage should any or all of the art pieces be
damaged.
Council member Rogers moved to accept the art pieces as a donation to the City.
Councilmember Kidd seconded the motion. Following further discussion regarding
insurance and the deductible for 21 pieces of art, a vote was taken on the motion,
which carried unanimously.
2. Farmers' Market - Request for Temporary Site Relocation:
Director West stated the Farmers Market would be temporarily displaced from the
Clallam County parking lot on Saturday, May 23rd due to the Juan de Fuca Festival of the
Arts. They are requesting approval for a temporary street closure of either Laurel Street
between First and Front or Lincoln Street between Front and Railroad Streets.
Barbara Frederick, 815 S. Race Street, President ofthe Downtown Association, stated the
downtown merchants objected to the closure of Lincoln Street, as this is a main traffic
corridor for the ferry and the Transit buses.
Following discussion and clarification, Councilmember Perry moved to grant
temporary use of Laurel Street from Front to First on May 23rd for the use of the
Farmers' Market. Councilmember Di Guilio seconded the motion, which carried
6-0, with Deputy Mayor Wharton abstaining as she is a member of the Board for
the Farmers Market.
3.
City Manager's Goals & Objectives:
Manager Myers announced that as a result of feedback he received following the last
Council meeting, he had drafted a list of 15 City Manager Performance Goals for the
coming year and also developed a performance evaluation form.
Referring to Page G-6 of the packet, Item 11 of the Performance Goals and Objectives,
Councilmember Rogers recommended it be amended to read "Expand the economic base
of the community." rather than "..the tourism base...". Council agreed to the change and
following further limited discussion, Councilmember Williams moved to adopt the
Performance Goals as presented. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
There were no late items added to the agenda.
Councilmember Rogers stated she attended the bill signing ceremony with Governor
Gregoire. In honor of the new City Manager's first 100 days in office, Councilmember
Rogers presented Manager Myers with a pen used by the governor at that ceremony.
Councilmember Perry commended Councilmember Rogers on all of her efforts on behalf
of City, stating she has been a tremendous asset, especially in the legislative arena.
1. Business Hours Ordinance:
Attorney Bloor, on behalf of Director Ziomkowski, advised the Council that this would
be the second reading of the Ordinance, which changes the hours of operation for the
Customer Service and City Clerk Divisions. The change in hours would be effective June
1,2009.
Mayor Braun conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled
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May 19,2009
ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
(Cont'd)
Business Hours Ordinance
Ordinance No. 3364
(Cont'd)
RESOLUTIONS:
FINANCE:
CONSENT AGENDA:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
INFORMATION:
ORDINANCE NO. 3364
AN ORDINANCE ofthe City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising
Chapters 2.44 and 3.70 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating
to Business Hours.
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Councilmember Rogers moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Deputy
Mayor Wharton seconded the motion. Discussion followed, after which a vote was
taken on the motion, which carried by a vote of 6-1, with Councilmember Kidd
voting in opposition.
With Council's permission, Manager Myers announced the preliminary election results
for the formation of a Metropolitan Park District, stating the measure was passing by a
2 to I margin.
None.
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2.
FEMA Disaster Events / Consultant Agreement with Perteet:
Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Monitoring Services Agreement:
Councilmember Di Guilio moved to add the FEMA Disaster Events 1 Consultant
Agreement with Perteet and the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Monitoring
Services Agreement to the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Perry seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
Councilmember Di Guilio moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: I.) City
Council Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2009; 2.) Expenditure Approval List from 4/25/09
to 5/18109 for $1,302,412.83; 3.) Surplus Equipment/Trolley - Set Public Hearing; 4.)
Dry Creek Bridge & Trail Planning Report - Set Public Hearing; 5.) Stormwater NPDES
Phase II Permit 1 Ordinances - Set Public Hearing; 6.) 2009 - 2015 Capital Facilities Plan
(CFP) & Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 1 Resolution No. 9-09 - Set Public
Hearing; 7.) Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - Approve Recommendation to Fill
Vacancy; 8.) FEMA Disaster Events 1 Consultant Agreement with Perteet; and 9.)
Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Monitoring Services Agreement. Councilmember
Perry seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Regarding the appointment of Joseph Mollerus, General Manager of the Red Lion Hotel,
to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, Councilmember Rogers announced that she had
asked Mr. Mollerus to facilitate discussion among all the hotel, motel and B & B
operators to ensure all have input regarding the recommendations made by the
Committee.
Councilmember Williams thanked City staff for putting the Council recordings on the
City's web site. He felt it would be prudent of the Daily News to run an article informing
people they can listen to the meetings on line. Councilmember Di Guilio expressed his
appreciation to staff for the effort made to provide more information to the public,
especially that the Council packets are now available on-line. He further suggested that,
in the future, Council receive the packet electronically. Mayor Braun also expressed his
appreciation for staff and requested Council join him in applauding staff's efforts.
None.
Manager Myers announced the updated results ofthe Pool ballot, and provided an update
on the Community at Work Painting Project, the Gateway Wall repair and the NOAA
project.
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INFORMATION:
(Cont'd)
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
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It was announced that the work on the Hood Canal Bridge is on schedule, and possibly
a week ahead.
Councilmember Wharton informed staff of positive feedback regarding the improvements
to the Discovery Trail.
Councilmember Oi Guilio expressed appreciation to all those who worked so hard on
Save the Pool, and the Council applauded the efforts of Krista Winn and her companions
who appeared to give the good news of the pool levy passage.
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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Exhibit "A"
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CONDITION, FINDINGS, AND CONCLUSIONS IN SUPPORT OF PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL OF THE REVISED WALKER SUBDIVISION:
Condition:
1. Existing water and electric services shall be relocated by the property owner as necessary to
serve the redefined building sites to locations approved by the City within existing or
approved easements prior to final plat approval. Any additional easements required to
accomplish this alteration must be shown on the final plat and approved by the City.
Findings:
1. On April 24, 2009, a request was received by Alan Barnard on behalf of property owners
Paul Baker and Lonne Fuller and Terry and Ann Walker to alter the Walker Estates
Subdivision.
2. The Walker Estates Subdivision was approved as a 22 lot residential subdivision in the RS-
11 Residential Single Family zone on September 16, 2007 by the Port Angeles City Council.
The subdivision is filed in Volume 15, Page 34 of Plats, Clallam County, Washington.
3. Through Realtor Al Barnard, the property owners requested alteration of the Walker Estates
Subdivision to reduce the 22 lot residential subdivision to 19 lots. The reduction of building
lots is intended to create larger building site areas given the development restrictions of the
lots within the subdivision that are located on a marine bluff. A consolidation of three
irregular lots south of Walker Drive into 2 lots is also intended.
4. Section 58.17.215 RCW sets forth the procedure for subdivision alteration. An application
requesting alteration shall be submitted to the legislative authority of the city. The
application shall contain the signatures of the majority of those persons owning lots within
the subdivision. Public notice shall be provided and shall establish a date for a public
hearing. The legislative body may then deny or approve the application.
5. Three individuals own property within the subdivision: The proponents, Terry and Ann
Walker, Paul Baker and Lonne Fuller, and Mrs. and Mrs. Elstrom. Notice was provided
indicating that a public hearing would be conducted in consideration of the proposed
alteration. All lot owners expressed complete approval of the proposed alteration.
6. Reviewing City Departments had no objection to the proposed alteration. The City's Public
Works and Utilities Department noted that power, and possibly water services would need to
be relocated due to the alteration of lot lines. A condition of preliminary approval will
require that the utilities be moved at the property owner's expense prior to final approval of
the plat.
7. A public hearing was conducted by the City Council on May 19, 2009, in consideration of
the proposed alteration.
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Concl usions:
A. The proposed alteration adjusts the property lines within the confines of an approved
subdivision without creating additional lots. Access and service issues are not changed.
Impacts to the surrounding neighborhood are not increased as a result of the proposed
alteration, and in fact, may be decreased by the reduced number of lots.
B. The resulting subdivision complies with all development standards of the City's Municipal
Code with regard to the creation of residential building sites in the RS-ll zone and with State
development standards contained in Section 58.17.040 RCW for the creation of subdivisions.
No change to compliance issues previously reviewed under the original approval have been
made.
C. As altered, the subdivision remains in conformance with Section 15.20 PAMC that IS
pertinent to development within environmentally sensitive areas.
Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of May 19,2009.
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