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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/03/1986CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 3, 1986 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Whidden called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 PM. II ROLL CALL 543 Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Hallett, Hesla, McPhee, Quast, Schermer, Stamon. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstom, Attorney Knutson, Acting Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, D. Wolfe, S. Ilk, D. Warner, J. Abernathy. Public Present: D. Quast, L. Sunny, R. M. Hedin, D. Schulz, J. Caldwell, G. Wood, T. Pope, R. Belfield, M. Merrick, B. Philpott, L. McPhee, A. Balzano. III MINUTES Councilman Schermer moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the May 20, 1986, regular meeting as presented. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. IV FINANCE 1. Request for Payment to Riddell, Williams of $1,048.34 for Legal Representation on WPPSS Related Issues Councilman Stamon moved to authorize payment to Riddell, Williams in the amount of $1,048.34. Councilman Hesla seconded and the motion carried. 2. Consideration of Contract to Purchase Sewer Jet From City of Seattle Councilman Quast moved the multi- function sewer jet be purchased from Aqua Tech via the City of Seattle 1985 bid contract at $105,000 and that the additional $47,000 be authorized from the Water /Sewer Utility Reserve Fund. Councilman Schermer seconded. Councilman McPhee expressed concern with the cost of the sewer jet. Following some discussion, on call for the ques- tion, the motion carried, with Councilman McPhee voting "No Additional discussion followed. 3. Consideration of Contract for Removal of Building at Railroad and Oak Following brief discussion, Councilman Quast moved to award Quonset Shake Co. the bid for demolition of the City -owned building on the Oak Street Dock in the amount of $12,000. Councilam Schermer seconded. Some discus- sion followed. On call for the question, the motion carried. 4. Request for Acceptance of 1985 Chip Seal Project Councilman Schermer moved to accept the recommendation to approve the 1985 Chip Seal Project work of Lakeside Industries and withhold the $2,868.14 for work to be done this year. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 5. Survey of Public Information Program Proposals Following brief discussion, Councilman Quast moved to schedule interviews with the two applicants for the program on June 17th at 6:00 PM. Council- man Stamon seconded. Following some discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 6. Consideration of Bids for Recycling Contract Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the recommendation from the Public Works Department and accept the bid from the Port Angeles Recycling Team for a three -year contract, stipulating that the City pay Port Angeles 544 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1986 Recycling Team $1,300 a month for the first year, $1,400 a month for the second year, $1,500 a month for the third year of the contract. Councilman Hallett seconded. Attorney Knutson recommended that the actual contract be drafted, adding the second and third years as options. Councilman Stamon concurred. Following some discussion, on call for the question, the amended motion carried. V CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hallett moved to approve the items under the Consent Agenda, including (1) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; and (2) Vouchers of $1,426,771.96 and Payroll fo 5 -18 -86 of $216,087.80. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. VII LEGISLATION 1. Yard of the Month Certificate Presentation Mayor Whidden presented certificates of recognition for yard of the month to Georgetta Larson, Kenneth and Virginia Rodocker, Mr. Barcenski, and Robert and Ruth Worley. Mayor Whidden then presented certificates of recognition for the neighborhood yard of the month. Tim Fraser accepted certificates for Tim and Lynn Fraser, Bernie and Carrie Caine, Curtis and Fama Baxstrom, Leo and Carolyn Musick, Ken and Linda Rose, Jim and Wilma Hendrickson, Chris and Marylou Medley, and Paul and Lucille Mygind. All are residents of the Galaxy Place neighborhood. 2. Public Hearings A. Removal or Replacement of All American City Log Parks and Recreation Director Scott Brodhun expressed concerns with the condition of the log and options for resolving the problem. Mayor Whidden opened the public hearing. Elmer Critchfield, 1220 West Fourth Street, provided some history, stating the log was removed in 1951 while logging on the Hoko River with his own logging firm, the Critchfield Logging Co. When Port Angeles received the All American City award, they put "All American City" on the log and placed it in its present location. He commented on the wonderful job the Parks Department was doing. He also said he had a movie of the log as it was being removed. He eventually made a video of it and plans to donate it to the Historical Society. He felt wherever the log was located it would be a prominent part of the City. Harry Lydiard, resident of Clallam County, commented on the importance and symbolism of the log and the All American City award at the time the log was placed. He cited studies of the City and County, the community effort for the development of the High School and the devq,lopment of the YMCA as major factors for the award. He stated it was a particularly vital and important period in the development of the City. There were no further comments. Mayor Whidden then closed the public hearing. Discussion followed at length. David Schulz of Port Angeles stated he had researched the issue and listed Eclipse Timber, Puget Sound, and PenPly as possible contributors of a new log or logs. Councilman Schermer suggested a committee be formed to make recommendations on action to be brought back to the Council. Committee members designated were Elmer Critchfield, Harry Lydiard, David Schulz, Scott Brodhun, Councilman Hesla and Councilman Stamon. Manager Flodstrom stated the considerations of the Committee would be (1) The fate of the present log if it would remain where it is or if it would be relocated; and (2) if the replacement of the log is necessary, to determine a location of another log or logs and the possibility of expanding upon the All American City theme. 545 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1986 3. Johnston Conditional Use Permit Home Occupation (Roundtable Discussion) City Planner Carr noted the application had been withdrawn. Some discussion followed. 4. Street Vacation Request Joyce Herman (Eunice Street North of Eighth Street) Councilman Schermer abstained from participation in the appearance of fair- ness. Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 16 -86 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate that portion of Eunice Street lying north of the intersection of Eighth and Eunice Streets, extending to the south rim of the Peabody Creek Ravine, abutting Lot 18, Block 226, and Lot 10, Block 225, TPA. Councilman Hallett moved to pass the Resolution as read by title and refer the matter to the Planning Commission for a hearing on June llth, and a hearing as indicated on June 17th in front of the Council. Councilman Stamon seconded. Following some discussion, Councilman Hallett amended his motion to change the date of June 17th to July 1st, as set by the Resolution. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman Schermer abstaining. 5. DelHur Westside Annexation Ordinance Planner Carr presented Councilmembers with a revised Ordinance, giving them a legal description of the property, in lieu of a map. Mayor Whidden then read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2396 Councilman Stamon' moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Council- man Hesla seconded. Following a brief discussion, on call for the ques- tion, the motion carried. 6. Ordinance Clarifying Residential Multi- Family District AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles annexing approximately 454 acres contiguous to the City of Port Angeles south and west of Fairchild International Airport. Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2397 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Article IV, Section 3, Ordinance No. 1709, relating to Residential Multi Family District. Mayor Whidden then opened the public hearing. Roxanne Belfield requested clarification on the content of the Ordinance. Planner Carr explained, stating the Ordinance did not change any property in the City from single family residential to multi family; in effect, it would remain the same. He specified the differences between the old ordinance and the new ordinance in the setback from 20 feet to 25 feet from the front lot line. He stated the main purpose of the ordinance was to eliminate confusion. Following some discussion, Mayor Whidden asked for further comments. There were none. He therefore closed the public hearing. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Council- man Quast seconded and the motion carried. 546 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1986 7. Councilman McPhee's Request for Discussion of "City Hall" Issue and Change in "Rules and Procedures" Issue and Traffic Markings (continued from May 20, 1986) Councilman McPhee first addressed the City Hall issue. He quoted staff members' comments from previous meetings, as well as memos related to this matter. He also provided general information, based on research he had done. Regarding the size of the new facility, he felt a solution to "a major part of this problem" would be to leave the Light Department at its present location. Councilman McPhee moved that the Light Department be kept as it is, to make space available to the rest of the City staff to save money and to maintain the current high morale and efficiency of the Light Department. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Quast requested from Councilman McPhee that he provide written copies of his information to the Council prior to Council meetings to allow them time to review the information so they may be prepared to respond to his sugges- tions. Councilman McPhee agreed to do so in the future. Councilman McPhee then went on to discuss the traffic markings at Eighth and Peabody. He expressed concerns with the markings southbound of the intersection. He also voiced concern with the bumps down Lincoln Street. Discussion at length followed regarding the removal of those bumps and the expense involved. 8. Consideration of Amended Animal Control Ordinance Lt. Steve Ilk reported on findings of the 16 member committee which met on April 22nd to discuss the changes in the Animal Control Ordinance, and summarized the revisions recommended by the Committee. Discussion followed at length. By consensus, a public hearing was set for July 1, 1986, for the purpose of reviewing the amended Animal Control Ordinance. Councilman Hallett seconded. Committee members Marilyn Davis, 907 West Fifth, and Ed Brown expressed appreciation for the effort made to address this issue. Vern Snow, 111 East Seventh Street, stated he received a letter saying that a license must be worn by a cat at all times. He felt this was unfair. Councilmembers stated the matter would be taken into consideration in preparing amendments to the ordinance. 9. Request from Peninsula Tourism Council for 1986 Funding Assistance Ted Gage, President of the Peninsula Tourism Council, provided Councilmem- bers with additional information and a copy of the most recent draft of a brochure developed by the Tourism Council. Following discussion at some length, Councilman Quast moved to allocate $1,000 out of the hotel /motel fund to assist in funding for the Peninsula Tourism Council to assist the Tourism Council in funding this project. Councilman McPhee seconded and the motion carried. 10. Request from Port Angeles Downtown Association for Assistance with Christmas Decoration Program Louise Brouillard addressed the Council on behalf of the Association's Christmas Lighting Committee. Following discussion, Councilman Quast moved to expend $5,000 either in cash or in -kind services for 1986. Councilman Schermer seconded. Following additional brief discussion, Councilman Quast amended his motion to authorize the $5,000 as in -kind services only. On call for the question, the amended motion carried. 11. Consideration of Agreement with Olympic Memorial Hospital to Provide Advanced Life Support Training for Medic I Personnel Councilman Hesla abstained from participation in the appearance of fair- ness. Attorney Knutson explained the agreement's purpose was to assist minimizing the Hospital's concerns over liability for the City's Para- medics' and Firefighters' participation in on -going training provided at the Hospital. Councilman McPhee moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to sign the agreement with Olympic Memorial Hospital to provide advanced life support training for Medic I personnel. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried, with Councilman Hesla abstaining. CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1986 12. Consideration of Selection of Consultant for Race Street (Eighth to Park) Project Design Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the City enter into an agreement with Entraco Engineers for the design of the Race Street reconstruction and signalization project. Councilman Stamon seconded. Following some discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 13. Consideration of Amended Vern Burton Memorial Community Center Ordinance Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2398 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Chapter 12.08, Port Angeles Municipal Code and repealing Ordinance No. 2332. Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Coun- cilman Stamon seconded. Councilman McPhee questioned Item No. 3 of the memorandum attached to the Ordinance, which reads: "Sale or purchase of liquor at the facility is prohibited unless special permission is given by the City Council." He suggested the City Manager or Mayor be given authority to approve said use. Following some discussion, Councilman Schermer amended Item E under Section 12.08.030 to read as follows: "The above use regulations may be modified only by special permission of the City Manager with the right of appeal to the City Council." Councilmen Hallett and Stamon concurred. On call for the question, the amended motion carried. 14. Flag Day Proclamation June 14, 1986 Mayor Whidden proclaimed June 14, 1986, as Flag Day in Port Angeles and urged all citizens in Port Angeles to pause at 7 PM Eastern Daylight Time on this date for the Seventh Annual Pause for the Pledge and recite with all Americans the Pledge of Allegience to our Flag and Nation. Mayor Whidden also requested that as many Councilmembers as possible attend the Flag Day ceremony June 14th at 3:30 PM at the City Pier. 15. Board of Adjustment Minutes of May 5, 1986, (Cont. from 5- 20 -86) Councilman Stamon moved to accept and place on of April 17, 1986. Councilman Hesla seconded. on call for the question, the motion carried. Councilman Stamon moved to accept and place on of May 15, 1986. Councilman Hallett seconded. on call for the question, the motion carried. 547 Councilman Stamon'moved to accept and place on file the Board of Adjustment minutes of May 5, 1986. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. 16. Park Board Minutes of April 17, 1986, (Cont. from 5- 20 -86) and Park Board Minutes of May 15, 1986 file the Park Board minutes Follwing brief discussion, file the Park Board minutes Following some discussion, 17. Need to Relocate City Council's July 1st Meeting to Old Council Chambers By consensus, Councilmembers scheduled the July 1st regular Council meeting for the Old Council Chambers at 134 West Front Street. 18. Consideration of Park Department Service Contracts for Various Activities Within City Parks Following some discussion, Councilman Quast moved the adoption of the pro- fessional service provider contract form and authorized the Park Director to sign the same. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Schermer then moved to continue the meeting after 10 PM. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 548 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1986 19. Discussion of Converting to Biennial Budget (Beginning in 1987 and 1988) Councilman Hallett moved to direct staff to prepare an ordinance proposing conversion to a biennial budget. Councilman Stamon seconded. There was discussion at great length. Councilman Stamon spoke in strong support for a biennial budget. Councilman McPhee spoke in support of keeping the budget on an annual basis. Councilman Schermer felt one of the objectives of the Council was to work towards more long -range planning and that a biennial budget would give more time to work towards goals. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman McPhee voting "No VIII CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS /LATE ITEMS Councilman Stamon thanked the Police Department for their participation in the Special Olympics Torch Run and commended their efforts. Councilman Schermer commented on a Human Services meeting he recently attended and stated their next meeting would be Friday, June 6th, at noon, in the County Parks Meeting Room at the Old Courthouse to address funding for next year. He stated they are presently evaluating each part of the Human Services budget to set their priorities. Mayor Whidden announced that on Wednesday, June 4th, at 7:30 PM in the Olympic Memorial Hospital cafeteria, the president of Medical Management of Boise, Idaho, would speak on physicians' perceptions of their office and medical systems changes. Mayor Whidden stated Councilmembers were invited to attend. Mayor Whidden referred to a letter regarding Expo '86 which noted the Washington State Pavilion at Expo has chosen October 10th and 12th as a time to feature our area. Mayor Whidden also made reference to a letter from the Department of Community Development which has been monitoring the City of Port Angeles' Community Development Block Grant. He stated it was a very complimentary letter. Mayor Whidden thanked Planner Carr for the job the Department has done. Mayor Whidden mentioned the Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Folkfest, on Friday, July 4th, at 1 PM with the U.S./ Canadian Friendship Day. Manager Flodstrom mentioned Item No. 7 on the Information Agenda, Follow -up Information from`EDC on Visitor and Convention Bureau, and provided further information to Councilmembers on this issue. IX ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting to executive session at approximately 10:17 PM for the purpose of discussing personnel matters and potential litigation. X RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT The meeting returned to open session and adjourned at approximately 10:48 PM. 41341) Acting Clerk v Prepared By: 1✓, L'( L^ Mayor