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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
June 1, 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, J. Hill, K. Cameron, H. Kochanek,
K. Rodocker, D. Frizzell, R. Parrish, P. Carr,
T. Honnold, R. Orton.
Guests Present:
C. Cantrell, T. Page, J. Pickett, Mr. and Mrs.
Newcomer, T. Haley, E. Hassell, Mrs. E. Bond,
V. Bannon, G. Bannon, W. Grant, B. Littlejohn,
K. Benham, N. Clement, A. McWilliams, M. Mattila.
II I MI NUTES
Councilman Hordyk moved the minutes of the May 18, 1976 meeting be
accepted and placed on file as received. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Wray and passed by the Council.
IV FINANCE
1. Bid Call Authorization.
Councilman Wray moved the Council authorize the Light Department to
call for bids on approximately 10,000 feet of No. 3/0 aluminum
. jacketed concentric neutral URD 15 KV Cable. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried.
2. Sale of Used Transformers Authorization.
Councilman Hordyk'moved the Council authorize the Light Department
to sell to Clallam County PUD No.1 twenty-five used surplus
transformers for $3,727.50. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Buck and passed by the Council.
3. Bid Award.
Councilman Wray moved the Council award the bid for one (I) KVA
3 phase pad-mounted transformer to low bidder Westinghouse Electric
Supply Company, Tacoma, at a total bid price of $3,308.55 including
sales tax, and a delivery date of August 20, 1976. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Hordyk and-carried. Anixter-Pruzan, Seattle
bid $3,480.58; General Electric, Tacoma, bid $3,586.01; RTE, Tigard,
Oregon bid $3,360.00; and Graybar Electric, Tacoma, bid $3,512.25.
4. Payroll.
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council approve $96,253.21 Payroll.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Ross and carried.
V ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA: NONE.
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VI LEGISLATION
1. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file the
minutes of the Board of Adjustment May 25, 1976 meeting as read by
Mayor Olson. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haguewood and
carried with Councilman Ross abstaining.
2. The minutes of the Planning Commission May 24, 1976 meeting were
read by Mayor Olson with the following action being taken by the
Council.
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council concur with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve the final plat of Mike
Nelson's "Juma" Subdivision in Suburban Lot 49, 8th Street,
contingent upon a setback lines map being noted on the plat. Councilman
Ross seconded the motion and it carried.
Councilman Anderson moved the Council concur with the Planning
Commission's recommendation and approve Jon Raymond's preliminary
plat of the "Westend" Subdivision in Suburban Lot 104, with the
additional Light Department easement on the southwest corner and
a note on the plat that there is a building setback map on file in
the Public Works Department. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Wray and passed by the Council.
Councilman Wray moved the minutes of the Planning Commission May 24,
1976 meeting be accepted and placed on file as read. Councilman
Haguewood seconded the motion and it carried.
The next order of business was consideration of Mike Gonzale's request
for a conditional .use permit to allow him to construct and operate
a wholesale/retail floor covering business in the CSO-Cl zone on
the southeast corner of 14th and "C" Street which was tabled to this
meeting at the May 18, 1976 Council. meeting.
Councilman Hordyk moved Mike Gonzales' CUP request matter be taken
from the table. Councilman Ross seconded the motion and it carried.
The Council continued the discussion of the permitted uses,
conditional uses and intended uses of the Community Shopping
District zoning as described in the zoning regulation Ordinance
No. 1709 which it had begun at itsclast meeting.
This matter was discussed with Manager Whorton, Management Staff,
and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bond, owners of the property. Councilman
Ross commented that in her opinion interpretation of the zoning
regulations and CUP application procedures are causing problems
for property owners and prospective businesses in commercial Shopping
District zoning areas.
The discussion concluded with the determination that this request
should be tabled pending clarification from Mr. Gonzales on this
particular request. Councilman Hordyk then moved this subject be
tabled to the next council meeting. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Haguewood and carried with Councilman Ross voting "NO."
On Manager Whorton's recommendation, the Request for approval of
final plat of Block B, "Seabreeze Estates" agenda item was left on
the table; a satisfactory guarantee of performance has not been
received as yet.
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3. Mayor Olson introduced Resolutions entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 6-76
A RESOLUTION providing for the annexation of Block
9 of Green's Belleview Addition to Port Angeles
together with adjacent streets and alleys as
platted to the City of Port Angeles.
RESOLUTION NO. 7-76
A RESOLUTION providing for the annexation of
Vacated Blocks 3 and 4 and Blocks 5 and 6
in Green's Belleview Addition to Port
Angeles together with adjacent streets and
alleys as platted to the City of Port Angeles.
Mayor Olson then read each Resolution by title. The above Reso-
lutions establish the public hearing date on annexation of these
unincorporated territories containing less than one hundred
(100) acres, and more than eighty percent (80%) of the boundaries
of such area are contiguous to the City of Port Angeles, as
Tuesday, July 6, 1976 commencing at 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolutions
setting the public hearing date as July 6, 1976 on annexation of
these areas to the City of Port Angeles. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Wray and unanimously carried by the Council.
4. Refer to Legislation No.3 for Council action on this Agenda Item.
5. Mayor Olson read in full a letter, dated May 19, 1976, received
from A. Hoagland of Thurman Supply notifying the City Council of
his intention to annex to the City of Port Angeles a parcel of
property contiguous and just east of Port Angeles city limits on
East Front Street.
Councilman Wray moved to refer this annexation request to the
Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haguewood
and passed by the Council.
6. Agenda Item No. 6, ~Ordinance-Subdivision Regulations (tabled 4/6/76)"
was passed over.
7. Mayor Olson introduced Ordinance No. 1880 entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 1880
AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 1824 of the
City of Port Angeles which adopts a uniform
fire code prescribing regulations governing
conditions hazardous to life and property
from fire or explosion, and establishes a
bureau of fire prevention and provides
officers therefore and defines their powers
and duties and repeals sections of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
Councilman Wray moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously passed
by the Counci 1 .
Ordinance No. 1880 adopts the 1976 Edition of the Uniform Fire
Code. By memorandum, Fire Chief Cameron reported to the Council
concerning the changes in the 1976 Edition of the Fire Code.
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8. Following a brief discussion with Manager Whorton, Councilman
Haguewood moved the proposed Resolution supporting Public Pension
Reform in Washington remain on the table until after the AWC
Annual Convention in Spokane on June 15 through June 18, 1976.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Ross and carried.
9. Manager Whorton reported concerning the proposed Resolution esta-
blishing Residency Requirements for certain City employees and
requested the proposed Resolution be tabled by the Council at
this time. Councilman Ross moved to table the proposed Reso-
lution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried.
10. The Washington State Office of Program Planning and Fiscal Manage-
ment's letter of May 24, 1976 indicating that the City of Port
Angeles' preliminary population estimate is 16,506, and informing
the City that the final official April 1, 1976 population estimates
upon which 1977 tax monies will be distributed will be forwarded to
the City on July 1, 1976, was read by Mayor Olson. The City's
April 1, 1975 official population count was 16,242.
11. Manager Whorton reported regarding a proposed Resolution before the
Council to create an Administrative Services Department, under the
direction of the Finance Director, by combining several existing
departments. Finance Director Orton then explained the purpose
and goals of the reorganization.
The following Resolution was introduced by Mayor Olson for Council
consideration.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8-76
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Port Angeles creating an Administrative"Services
Department by combining several existing departments.
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and unanimously passed
by the Council.
12. Mayor Olson read City Engineer Warder's memorandum in reference to
the Port of Port Angeles request for a Letter of Exemption from
the Shoreline Management Act for the construction of a sheet
pile bulkhead just north of the newly constructed Marine Ways
located at,the Port Angeles shipyard. Mr. Warder recommends
authorization of a Letter of Exemption on the basis that this
proposal is for the replacement of an existing structure as a
matter of routi ne ma i ntenance.
Councilman Buck moved the Council grant the Port of Port Angeles
a Letter of Exemption from the Shoreline Management Act. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Ross and carried.
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13. Manager Whorton reported that the Association of Washington Cities
is conducting a survey to determine whether the fiscal year dates
for cities should be changed to July 1 to coincide with Washington
State's fiscal year or to October 1 to coincide with the Federal
Government's fiscal year. It was Manager Whorton's recommendation
that the Council authorize a letter to AWC in support of a July 1-
June 30 fiscal year for cities to be in accord with the State's
fiscal year, primarily for State revenue distribution purposes.
Another major benefit to be derived from a July 1 fiscal year would
be that the budget review process would be occurring during a
low vacation rate period in the spring instead of during the
high peak vacation rate of the year-end holiday season.
Councilman Hordyk moved theCouncil authorize Manager Whorton to
write a letter to AWC supporting a July l-June 30 fiscal year
for cities. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion and it carried.
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14. Councilman Hordyk moved the minutes of the Civil Service May
12, 1976 meeting be accepted and placed on file. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Buck and passed by the Council.
15. Notification fromtheWashington State Liquor Control Board of
application for issuance or reissuance of Liquor Licenses for
the forthcoming licensing year commencing July I, 1976 for the
following businesses is noted for the record.
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La Casita Mexican Restaurant
Pizza Pete
Babe's Tavern
Brickie's Place
M & C
Chinook Tavern
Wagon Wheel Tavern
Gateway Tavern
Harbor Tavern
Little Brick Tavern
Loren's Tavern
Thunderbird
Olympic Recreation
The Keg
Port Angeles Pub
Sunri se Tavern
Marine Drive Cafe
Godfather
Thunderbird Boathouse, Inc.
Bob's Grocery
West Dependable Supermarket
Walt's Boulevard Grocery
B & M Grocery
Parkway Grocery
16. Mayor Olson read a letter, dated May 28, 1976, received from J.
R. Pickett, owner of Leo's Ambulance Service, requesting the City
of Port Angeles consider granting a franchise to Leo's Ambulance.
The legal aspects of this matter were briefly discussed. Council-
man Hordyk then moved the Council table the subject and refer the
matter to Attorney Taylor for his legal opinion and recommendation.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and passed by the Council.
Grandview Grocery
Olson's Grocery
Fairmount Grocery
Safeway Store No. 439
Market Basket
Tradewe11 Store No. 37
Hansen's Westside Grocery
Handi-Spot Grocery
Albertson's - No. 441
P. A. Distributing Co.
United Distributors
Aggie's
Birney's Restaurant
Lee's Fairmount Restaurant
B.P.O.E. Naval Lodge 353
Goldie's Restaurant
Dale Rol1f's Restaurant
Harrington's Townhouse
Peninsula Golf Club
New Hong Kong Rest. & Hotel
Haguewood's Restaurant
The Bushwacker
F.O.E. No. 483
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17. The next matter taken under consideration by the Council was the
request of Dr. G. Aitken, Bandmaster of the Washington Army
National Guard Band, for authorization to perform a "Good Old
Fashioned Concert in the Park" in Port Angeles on Wednesday, June
16, 1976. Manager Whorton reported that Chamber of Commerce Director,
Dorothy Munkeby was the local contact for the band and that she had
worked out the details with Don Frizzell and it was their recommenda-
tion that the request be approved. Councilman Wray moved the Council
authorize the 133rd Army Band to perform a concert in the old grandstand
area at Erickson on Wednesday, June 16, 1976. The, motion was seconded
by Councilman Ross and passed.
18. In response to a letter from the County Commissioners for a meeting I
on the Courthouse site, a meeting was tentatively scheduled for
Thursday, June 3, 1976 at 7: 30 P. M. in the Counci 1 Chambers, wi th
June 9, 1976 as an alternate date. Manager Whorton will arrange same.
19. A public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan will be held by the
Planning Commission on June 16, 1976, Manager Whorton reported and
then requested direction from the Council on whether a "special"
meeting should be held for Council consideration of the Compre-
hensive Plan. Following a brief discussion, the Council decided
to hold a "Special" meeting on June 22, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers to consider the Comprehensive Plan. The "Notice
of Special Meeting" will be legally published and the local news
media will be officially notified.
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20. Councilman Wray moved the Council retain Seattle Attorney William
Helsell of the firm of Helsell, Fetterman, Martin, Todd and Hokanson
to defend the City of Port Angeles in a lawsuit filed by the
Washington Department of Social and Health Services concerning the
quality of the City's water supply. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Ross and passed by the Council.
VIII STAFF REPORTS
1. Councilman Anderson moved the Council accept and place on file the
April Light and Water work reports and the Police Department out
of town report. Councilman Wray seconded the motion and it carried.
2. Councilman Ross:
Requested presentation of Historical
recognition certificates be scheduled
for the June 14, 1976 meeting.
3. Mayor 01 son:
Reported on the joint Canadian-
American Veteran ceremonies which
occurred on Memorial Day in memory
of our war dead.
4. Councilman Wray:
Noted that the Light Department April,
1976 work report indicates that the
City has 7001 Electrical Meter Services.
5. Manager Whorton:
Reported on D.S.H.S. letter re-establishing
an area agency on aging. Jean Hordyk
will represent the City at a meeting
on this subject on June 3, 1976 in
Olympia.
The all-day SEPA workshop in Port
Townsend on June 3, 1976 will be
attended by Manager Whorton and Paul
Carr. Reported the. discrimination
suit filed against the city last fall
for religious reasons has been
ruled in favor of the City; ruling
finds no reasonable cause on
part of complaint.
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6. Attorney Taylor:
Reported Attorney William Helsell is
highly qualified in handling liti-
gations involving governmental agencies
and Mr. Helsell will be assisted by
Mr. Taylor in this matter. Attorney
Taylor recommended the Council retain
Attorney Helsell to defend the City
in the pending State Lawsuit.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
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