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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/01/19932493 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 1, 1993 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Hallett called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order REGULAR MEETING: at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Hallett, 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, D. Miller, K. Maike, D. Edgington, B. Henderson, and J. Hordyk. Public Present: None. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Dr. Peter Lewis' Cub Scout Group ALLEGIANCE: Den 3, Pack 686. Participating were David Lewis, Taylor Edgington, Tyler Ritchie, Greg McCabe, Patrick Caron, Josh Brown and Robbie Hart. A1 Gustafson, representing the Exchange Club, presented a new flag to the City. APPROVAL OF Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of MINUTES: May 18, 1993. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sargent. Councilwoman Sargent referenced Page 2, City Council Reports, where the minutes should reflect that Councilman Ostrowski represented the City at the Sequim Irrigation Festival. Also on Page 14, the Council did not vote on the acceptance of the Planning Commission minutes; as a matter of procedure a vote should be taken. A vote was taken on the motion which carried by a majority vote, with Mayor Hallett and Councilmen Braun and Nicholson abstaining. Councilman Wight moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of May 12, 1993. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CEREMONIAL Yard of the Month Award for June 1993 MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: The individual Yard of the Month Awards were presented to: George and Edna Carriveau, 505 South Washington Street, Gary and Marybeth Barnell, 929 East Fifth Yard of the Month Street, Ray J. Barczewski, 1916 West Fourth Street and Dennis and Marjorie Potter, Awards 2907 South Laurel. The Neighborhood Yard of the Month Award was presented to the 1700 block of East Fourth Street, including: Ernest and Lori Gray, Sylvia Teichert, Hessle and Hildegard Buck, Eldon and Doris Officer and William and Sharon Alton. National Cancer National Cancer Survivors Day - June 6, 1993 Survivors Day Mayor Hallett read a proclamation designating June 6, 1993, as National Cancer Survivors Day. City Light City Light's Centennial Centennial Mayor Hallett read a proclamation recognizing Port Angeles City Light's Centennial. City Light Director Titus introduced Ken Maike from his staff who distributed Centennial T-shirts, and a booklet giving the history of City Light. Director Titus reviewed the upcoming Centennial activities. -1- 2494 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 1, 1993 National Safety National Safety Week Week Mayor Hallett read a proclamation designating June 6 - 12 as National Safety Week. Risk Manager Henderson introduced Dale Miller, the City's Safety Coordinator. Mr. Miller informed Council that the City Safety Fair will be held June 9, 1993. He reviewed the upcoming Fair events and invited all to attend. CITY COUNCIL Councilmen Nieholson and Ostrowski had nothing to report. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilman Wight represented the City at the Chamber of Commerce meeting last week. The Fourth of July fireworks display, sponsored by the Chamber, is in some jeopardy due to lack of funding commitments. A radio-thon will be conducted to raise fmancial support. Councilwoman Sargent attended the Retirement Community Committee meeting. Port Angeles hosted the last EDC Board meeting in the VBMCC meeting room. There was a lengthy discussion on a controversial fund raiser. She cut the ribbon on the expansion open house for Olympic Printers. She attended the PADA annual meeting, and learned of the association's plans for events and programs for this summer which will bring people downtown. Councilwoman Sargent installed the officers for the Museum and attended Project Care, along with Councilman Schueler. She also has been attending mediation negotiations with Ted Gage from DCD and Commissioner Duncan on the Port Angeles Urban Growth Area. Today she attended the Drug Task Force Award Lunch. Councilman Schueler attended the Care Project Meeting at the YMCA. The group is working on a resource directory, but it appears there may be a shortage of funds. He also attended the Human Services Coordinating Council which was held in Forks. Councilman Braun attended a Capital Facilities meeting; the evaluation of work projects is continuing. He will comment on the FEMA meeting at the end of the agenda if possible. This discussion was added to the agenda as Item F.3. Mayor Hallett reported on his trip to Japan, which was part of the follow up to 2020 Vision. The delegation primarily traveled to Japan to thank the businesses for working on the Olympic Peninsula and to answer questions relating to timber supply, economics, power rates, etc. Included in the delegation were Mayor Hallett from the City; Commissioner Dorothy Duncan from Clallam County; the Port sent Commissioner Glen Beckman; the EDC was to send Bill Hermann, but at the last minute, he had to cancel. There was also a staff person from the Port, who had been to the area on a number of occasions, as well as a consultant from the Port who had been to Japan about 75 times in his capacity as a consultant. Mayor Hallett provided a summary of the tours/meetings: Tsukiji Fish Market, ITT Rayonier, Mitsui (Portac), MRCG lumber dock/house construction, Daishowa Tokyo office, Yoshinaga Mill, Fukoku Kogyo Co. (FKC) factory tour, Takeuchi Lumber (Olympic Wood Products), and Washington Village. Mayor Hallett felt the trip was most successful and indicated the group sees the need for a similar trip about every two years in order to assure on-going contact. It is important to establish a strong relationship with the Japanese. He thanked the Council for the opportunity to participate. Mayor Hallett offered to share a notebook and photos with anyone interested. FINANCE: 1. Water utility materials bid Water Utility Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public Materials Works. Councilman Nicholson moved that the water meters bid of Pacific Water Works Supply, the water pipe and fitting bid of Familian Northwest and the fire hydrants bid of H. D. Fowler in the total amount of $40,986.93, including tax and freight, be accepted. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the bid. A brief discussion followed. A vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. Advertisement for 2. Authorize advertisement for bid - Senior community Center Project Bid - Senior Center/ Community Center Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Parks Director. Councilwoman Sargent moved to authorize the advertisement for bids for the Senior/Community Center construction including specifications for contaminated -2- 2495 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 1, 1993 Advertisement for soils remediation. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion. Brief discussion Bid - Senior Center/ followed concerning the soils remediation, and Council members noted their pleasure Community Center at seeing this project move forward. A vote was taken on the motion which (Cont'd) carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Sargent moved to accept the Consent Agenda including: (1) Approval of Civil Service Interview Board - Police officer Examination with amended memo noted; (2) Approve change order - Landfill erosion fill project; (3) Art Center roof project; (4) Payroll of May 23, 1993, of $356,946.94; (5) Voucher list of May 28, 1993, of $419,924.03; and (6) Late Item - Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. Brief discussion followed concerning the Art Center roof. Councilman Schueler was concerned that only one contractor showed any interest in the project. Councilwoman Sargent pointed out that Sandpiper roof'mg had done several jobs for the Lauridsen Trust Fund, and they do acceptable work. A vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE Councilman Wight asked to discuss the process for selecting Councilman Nicholson's AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ successor. Councilman Nicholson thought it would help the process if he tendered STAFF TO BE his resignation as of the 28th of June rather than the 30th. This would allow Council CONSIDERED OR the option of making a selection the evening of the interviews, which is June 29. By PLACED ON A making the selection that evening, it would permit the appointee to be prepared to FUTURE AGENDA: be sworn in and ready to take his/her seat at the July 6 meeting. Council agreed with this plan. Councilman Braun asked to add Item F.3., FEMA/Disaster Recovery. LEGISLATION: A. Public Hearings Public Hearings 1. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - ZCA 93(03)01 - CITY OF PORT ANGELES, City-wide: Establishing minimum street standards for unopened Municipal Code plats within the City (continued from April 6, 1993) Amendment - Street Standards for Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Unopened Plats He then opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. No one appeared to offer testimony. In that it was recommended that the public hearing be continued, Councilman Schueler moved to continue the public hearing to July 6, 1993. Councilman Wight seconded the motion, which carried unanimously PBIA - B. Ordinances not requiring public hearings Ordinance No. 2765 1. Correction to ordinance amending downtown parking standards (PBIA) (from May 4, 1993) Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department. Mayor Hallett read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2765 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles - revising off-street parking requirements for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area, requiring preparation of a Parking Management and Development Plan and amending Ordinance 1588 and Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Public Nuisance - C. Resolutions requiring public comment Resolution No. 20-93 1. Consideration of Public Nuisance Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. -3- 2496 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 1, 1993 LEGISLATION: A revised Exhibit "A" .was distributed to Council. Mayor Hallett inquired as to (Cont'd) whether there was any public comment pertinent to the nuisances. There was none. Councilwoman Sargent questioned whether or not one of the properties listed on Public Nuisance - revised Exhibit "A' was also on the list submitted to the Council at its last meeting. Resolution No. 20-93 This will be checked, but Director Pittis noted the nuisance still needs to be (Cont'd) addressed. Mayor Hallett read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 20-93 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, declaring the existence of a public nuisance and requiring the elimination of such nuisance. Councilman Ostrowsld moved the Resolution be passed as read by title. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. D. Resolutions not requiring public hearings. None. Planning Commission E. Planning Commission Minutes/Action Items Minutes/Action Items 1. Planning Commission Minutes of May 26, 1993 Councilman Nichoison moved to accept the Planning Commission minutes of May 26, 1993. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Public Works Trust F. Other Considerations Fund I. Acceptance of the Public Works Trust Fund -for Francis Street stormwater modifications. Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Councilwoman Sargent moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the contracts and accept the Public Works Trust Fund loan. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Health Plan 2. Schedule executive session - new Health Plan Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Human Resources Manager. Because this is a labor contract issue, the Council agreed to schedule an executive session to consider the new Health Plan on Wednesday, July 28, 1993, at 4:00 p.m. FEMA/Disaster 3. FEMA/Disaster Recovery Recovery Councilman Braun provided a brief summary of the FEMA session he attended in Washington D.C., along with City department heads. He learned Port Angeles has a fine disaster plan; however, there is no detailed recovery plan. He would like to set up a committee to review a recovery plan, if one exists, and if not, formulate one. Councilman Braun offered to co-chair such a committee. Chief Glenn will bring forward recommendations in activating and appointing an Emergency Management Council to consider preparations for disaster recovery. Break In that there was no further business, Mayor Hallett inquired as to whether there was a need for an executive session. Attorney Knutson responded there was such a need, to discuss litigation for approximately 15 minutes. Mayor Hallett recessed the meeting for a break at 8:27 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. -4- 2497 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 1, 1993 ADJOURN TO The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION: RETURN TO The meeting returned to open session at 9:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING: ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. -5-