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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/03/19973495 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June ;3, 1997 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Ostrowski called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at SPECIAL MEETING: 5:45 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Ostrowski, Councilmembers Braun, Campbell, Doyle, Hulett, McKeown, and Wiggins. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B. Becket, S. Brodhun, B. Collins, K. Godbey, S. Ilk, J. Pittis, B. Titus, Y. Ziomkowski, M. Brown, S. Kenyon, G. Kenworthy, T. O'Neill, K. Ridout, and K. Bogues. Public Present: M. Caltrider and P. Lamoureux. Commumty Memorial The purpose of the special meeting was to honor Samuel J. Haguewood and M. Marguerite Dedication Miller Hartness by adding their names to the Community Memorial Wall. ADJOURN SPECIAL The special meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. MEETING: CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Ostrowski called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at REGULAR MEETING: 7:07 p.m. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Ostrowsld. ALLEGIANCE: APPROVAL OF Councilman Braun moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, MINUTES: 1997. Councilmemher McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CEREMONIAL 1. Presentation orS1000 Grant from Peninsula Daily News Charitable Fund by MATYERS/ Frank Ducceschi for Pass the Buck Program PROCLAMATIONS: Manager Pomeranz stated carol Neitzel, a City employee, came up with the idea for the Grant l~om Peninsula Daily Pass the Buck program. He explained how this program works and expressed his thanks News Charitable Fund to Ms. Neitzel, who recently passed away, for generating such a great way of helping the less fortunate in this community. Manager Pomeranz informed the Council that Scott Kenyon, Customer Service Representative, took the initiative to apply for this grant, and thanks to the support of Mr. Frank Duecesehi, the City was awarded $1000 fi.om the Peninsula Daily News Charitable Fund for its Pass the Buck program. Manager Pomeranz asked Scott Kenyon to give the Council a brief report on the program. Mr. Kenyon stated that there are currently about 850 customers a month donating to this program. Approximately $920 per month is donated, and over the past three years, about $27,000 has been collected. The average-grant is $100. Mayor Ostrowski thanked Mr. Frank Ducceschi for his support in the program. Certificate of Appreciation 2. Certificate of Appreciation for Building Division and Energy Conservation Division Mayor Ostrowski presented a certificate of appreciation which was awarded to the City's Conservation and Building Divisions in recognition of the work involved in implementing the Nonresidential Energy Code. Public Works Director Pittis explained why the certificate was received, and Mike Brown, Conservation Division, accepted the certificate on behalf of the City. Mayor Ostrowski then called on Mr. Paul Lamoureux, who had an award to present to the City. -1- 3496 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1997 CEREMONIAL Paul Lamoureux, 602 E. Whidby, reminded the Council that there had been an informal and MATTERS/ impromptu parade held on May 24, 1997. The parade, which was the idea of Lou PROCLAMATIONS: Lawrence, received support from the Downtown Association, and with a lot of help from (Cont'd) volunteers and City staff, the parade was a success. Mr. Lamoureux thanked everyone who helped and made a presentation to the Fire and Police Departments, the D.A.R.E. program, Public Works and Parks & Recreation, and Dale Miller, the Recycled Man. FINANCE: 1. Bids for WWTP Outfall Diffuser, Project No. 95-09 WWTP Outfall Diffuser Mayor Oslrowski reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department and Director Pittis and Gary Kenworthy, City Engineer, offered clarification of the issue. City Engineer Kenworthy advised the Council that the new diffusers are made of laminated rubber and should, therefore, be much more tolerant. Councilman Wiggins moved to accept the bid from General construction, Inc. in the amount of $479,076.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Downtown Watermain and 2. Bids for Downtown Water Mains and Sidewalk~, Project No. 94-22 Sidewalks Bid Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department and Director Pittis used the overhead projector to show a drawing in describing the project. Further, at the City Manager's request, Director Pittis explained the changes planned for the downtown fountain. Discussion followed, and Director Pittis and City Engineer Kenworthy responded to questions posed by the Council. Director Pittis assured the Council that staff is very much aware of the inconvenience this project may cause the downtown merchants, and staff is prepared to promote and cooperate with the merchants as much as possible to make this a workable endeavor. Councilman Campbell moved to accept the bid from Strider Construction as specified and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Braun moved to accept the Consent Agenda, including: 1) Out-of-State Travel - Finance Department - to Fairfield, California; 2) Payroll - May 18, 1997 - $361,626.69; and 3) Voucher list - May 30, 1997 - $542,967.58. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion. Following brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE Melanie Caltrider, 595 Gossett Rd., asked to speak on the status of the Northwest Straits AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ National Marine Sanctuary; this was added to the agenda. STAFF TO BE CONSIDERED OR Manager Pomeranz reminded the Council that he had distributed an item regarding the NW PLACED ON A Straits National Marine Sanctuary. Attached to that item is a proposed resolution FUTURE AGENDA: requesting that a representative from Clallam County be appointed to the advisory committee. He asked that this be added to the agenda for consideration. Manager Pomeranz also asked to add a discussion of grant funding received from the Transportation Improvement Board. Bob Titus, Deputy Director of Utilities, asked to remove Item 4. B. regarding a public nuisance appeal. Councilmember McKeown asked for a discussion pertinent to Ordinance 2860. This was added to the agenda. Councilman Wiggins asked to change the order of the agenda so that the National Marine Sanctuary could be addressed prior to Other Considerations. Mayor Ostrowski stated he would give a report on his trip to Japan at the end of the agenda. Planning Director Collins stated that June 16, 1997, is the date set to meet with the Victoria B.C. City Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. COMPREHENSIVE PLANAMENDMENTS-CPA 97-01, 02, 03, 04: Proposals to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan to include airport facilities as essential Comprehensive Plan public facilities, amend the Urban Growth Area to include certain areas directly Amendments adjacent to the City's current limits, address storm water issues, and incorporate the city 'S customer service statement of values. Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department and asked Director Collins for further information. -2- 3497 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1997 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Director Collins explained there are four different items being reviewed for amendment to (Cont'd) the Comprehensive Plan. He described the items, explained what the amendments would be, and responded to questions posed by the Council. Using the overhead projector, Comprehensive Plan Director Collins demonstrated the original areas proposed for Urban Growth Area (UGA) Amendments (Cont'd) changes, the current areas being considered, and the justification for the change. Discussion followed and Director Collins offered further clarification on the issue. Mayor Ostrowski opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. There was no public testimony and, as it was the recommendation of the Planning Department to continue the public hearing to allow additional time for the State's review of the proposals, Councilman Doyle moved to continue the public hearing to June 17, 1997. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. LEGISLATION: A. Ordinances not Requiring Public Hearings Medic I Ambulance 1. Medic I Ambulance Ordinance Amendment Ordinance No. 2958 Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Fire Department and asked Fire Chief Becket for further input. Chief Becket offered further clarification on the issue, after which, Mayor Ostrowski read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2958 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the City's Ambulance and Medic I Ordinances by revising the ambulance business license regulations and increasing the non-resident Medic I charges and amending Ordinances 2050 and 2274, as amended, and Chapters 5.08 and 8.36 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion. Discussion followed, and Councihnan Doyle asked if Medicare would have a problem with non-residents being charged a higher rate. Chief Becker explained that this was not a concern, as the rates were still within acceptable Medicare levels. After further discussion and clarification, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Nuisance Ordinance 2. Proposed Changes to Nuisance Ordinance Section of Municipal Code Ordinance No. 2959 Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2959 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising the nuisance enforcement procedures and amending Ordinance 2469 as amended and Chapter 8.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Wiggins moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion. Discussion followed, and Director Pittis clarified that the enforcement officer for public nuisances is Kirk Johnson, and the hearing officer is Bob Titus. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. B. Resolutions not Requiring Public Hearings None. C. Planning Commission Minutes/Action Items Planning Commission Minutes of May 14, 1997 Councilman Wiggins moved to accept the Planning Commission minutes of May 14, 1997. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. D. Other Considerations Marine Sanctuary 1. Status'of Marine Sanctuary ResolUtion No. 5-97 Manager Pomeranz stated he had prepared a document regarding the National Marine Sanctuary discussion held at a previous Council meeting. Concern had been expressed at that time that there was no representative from the County on the advisory committee considering the sanctuary proposal. Manager Pomeranz communicated with Senator Murray and Representative Metcalf expressing the City's concern. There is a meeting on June 3, 1997, at 1:30 p.m., at the Courthouse. Manager Pomeranz asked that at least two -3- 3498 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1997 LEGISLATION: Council members join him at that meeting. Mayor Ostrowski invited Melanie Caltrider to (Cont'd) provide her input. Marine Sanctuary Melanie Cal~der,.~Clallam Citizens Coalition (CCC), attended a recent meeting of Resolution No. 5-97 Sanctuary Advisory Committee. She also spoke to Senator Murray and Representative (Cont'd) Metcalf, and did not feel they were inclined to add a representative from the County. She provided a brief history of the issue and questioned why there are three environmental groups on the advisory committee, as this is somewhat excessive. Someone from Clallam County could reasonably be given one of those seats. Ms. Caltrider summarized the advisory committee, noting that by July 15 the advisory committee plans to have submitted a report to Congress and the Governor regarding the Sanctuary. If Congress decides for the Sanctuary, the designation could move quickly. Lew Moore of Representative MetcaWs office chaired the last meeting. The advisory committee could recommend an alternative to the Sanctuary designation also, and this might be accomplished through a Governor's task force. The CCC would like to see the NW Straits be removed from the site evaluation list; Ms. Caltrider urged the Council to support this endeavor. Ms. Caltrider thanked the Council for the opportunity to comment. Following further discussion and clarification, Mayor Ostrowski read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 5-97 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, seeking representation from Clallam County on the Citizen's Advisory Commission for the Northwest Straits National Marine Sanctuary. Councilman Doyle moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Break Mayor Ostrowski recessed the meeting for a break at 8:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. Public Nuisance 2. Appeal of Public Nuisance Decision This item was withdrawn from the agenda as the issue has been resolved. Hotel/Motel Tax Allocation 3. Consideration of Establishing a Hotel/Motel Tax Allocation Subcommittee Subcommittee Councilman Campbell stated he had a discussion with Councilmembers McKeown and Wiggins and felt it would be prudent to establish an allocation subcommittee. He felt this would help to amicably resolve the allocationofthese funds. Councilman Campbell asked that he and Councilmembers McKeown and Wiggins be authorized to study the issues and bring options regarding the process to the Council for its consideration. Manager Pomeranz stated that Port Angeles is ahead of most of the State, as the concept of a committee was decided on several years ago, and the State has basically adopted the Port Angeles model, requiring the development of a committee. It was the general consensus of the Council that Councilmembers Campbell, McKeown and Wiggins should proceed in formulating some recommendations for the council's consideration. Contract with IAC 4. Grant Contract with IAC - Francis Street Property Acquisition Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Parks & Recreation Department. Parks Director Brodhun stated this was last discussed in 1995, when the application was submitted. It has taken two years for the funding by virtue of the fact the Legislature failed to fund the Capital budget. Discussion followed, and Councilman Campbell asked if $26,000 fi'om the 1998 budget was being committed to this project. Director Brodhun responded affirmatively. Councilmember McKeown stated that the Soroptomist Jet-Set has approx/mately $21,000 which will be donated for this project. Additionally, the Jet-Set will sponsor some fund raisers in order to meet its in-kind services commitment. She felt this was an important project and will also be a downtown improvement. At Councilman Wiggins's request, Directors Brodhun and Pittis updated the Council on what will occur on the Francis Street property once it was acquired. Following further discussion, Councilmember McKeown moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the grant agreement with the LAC. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. -4- 3499 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1997 LEGISLATION: 5. Agreement with Rotary Nor'I4rester for Marine Lab Mural (Cont'd) Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Parks & Recreation Marine Lab Mural Department. Mayor Ostrowski asked what effect a Marine Lab expansion would have on the mural, and Director Brodhun responded that Cory Ench, the artist, and Jim Hess of Rotary Nor'Wester were present to respond to questions. Jim Hess, representing the Rotary Nor'Wester, asked the Council for its approval of this project. The mural, which is outstanding, will be protected fi.om graffiti as much as possible. Hopefully, work can be started tomorrow, as it is hoped to have it well underway by the time the Arts in Action fair takes place in July. Mr. Hess then explained how the mural would be protected fi.om graffiti and responded to questions posed by the Council. In responding to the inquiry about the possibility of the Marine Lab expansion, Mr. Hess explained that the mural can be placed on panels and moved whenever necessary. Manager Pomeranz asked Mr. Hess if the Rotary Club would adopt the mural on Railroad Street behind the Waterfront Gallery, as it is badly deteriorating. The City would be willing to work with the Club and support the effort so that there would be no expense to the Club. Mr. Ench explained that a different process had been used for that particular mural, but that it could be restored. Mr. Hess assured Manager Pomeranz he would address this issue before the Rotary Club. With reference to the agreement, Councilman Campbell felt that item g4 was somewhat contradictory. Attorney Knutson agreed and indicated that item #5 also contained a contradiction. He felt the agreement needed revisions in order to be consistent with the current situation and to address the possibility of the Mahne Lab expansion. Councilman Wiggins moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with the modifications to Items 4 and 5 and added language pertinent to the expansion of the Marine Lab. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Extension of WSDOT 6. Extension of WSDOT Agreement to Provide Right-of-Way Services Agreement Mayor Oslrowski reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department, and Councilmember McKeown moved to approve the agreement extension and authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment with WSDOT for Real Estate services. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Easement for 7. Easement for Encroachment Into a City Right-of- I4'ay Encroachment Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Following limited discussion, Councilman Doyle moved to grant an easement to the property owner for a one-time payment of $200.00 and authorize the mayor to sign the easement. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. TIB Award 8. TIB Award Manager Pomeranz stated that this award was for the downtown Gateway Project. The City already has $1.0 million through the cooperation of Congressman Dicks, and the TIB award is for $1.5 million. It is recognized that this project is a winner, and the momentum continues to build. The City will need $4.5 million to accomplish the project to the City's expectations, and there are other grant applications about which the City is awaiting results. Discussion followed pertinent to the means by which the City could meet its matching fund obligation. Ordinance 2860 Discussion 9. Discussion of Ordinance 2860 Councilmember McKcown reviewed the history of Ordinance 2860 regarding spr/nklering of homes outside the four minute response time. Having had time to reflect on that decision, Counciknember McKeown felt the Ordinance had been watered down too much and was consequently ineffective. Alarms are being installed instead of sprinklers to save money, which is legal. However, it has been brought to her attention that homeo~vners are disconnecting the alarms, thereby rendering the Ordinance useless. She felt that an individual should be allowed to make the decision as to whether they wanted sprinklers, alarms, or neither. She asked that the Council consider requesting a draft amendment to this Ordinance for discussion at a future meeting. Discussion followed regarding the legality of disconnecting the alarms, and Fire Chief Becker was asked for statistics regarding this issue. Chief Becker stated that staff has spot checked a number of homes, and the systems were connected in each of them. Councilman Braun stated that eventually it will be State mandated that the City provide fire protection for areas outside the current four minute response. He felt the City would be negligent to walk away from this issue, as fire alarms or sprinklers can save lives. He was not, however, adverse to reviewing the current ordinance. -5- 3500 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1997 LEGISLATION: Chief Becker was asked to complete the survey of the homes with alarms prior to this (Cont'd) discussion taking place, and upon completion of the survey, the issue will be placed on a Council agenda for further consideration. Manager Pomeranz indicated this would more Ordinance 2860 Discussion than likely tak~ plac~iat an AUgUst Council meeting. (Cont'd) ~ On another matter, Councilman Braun pointed out that the Police Department received reaccreditation from the State. He congratUlated all those involved. Mayor's Report on 10. Mayor's Report on Japan Trip Trip to Japan Mayor Oslrowski gave a report on his trip to Japan, noting the importance of the Sister city relationship with Mutsu City. Break Mayor Ostrowski recessed the meeting for a break at 10:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:23 p.m. ADJOURN TO The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 10:23 p.m. to discuss union negotiations EXECUTIVE SESSION: for approximately five minutes. RETURN TO The meeting returned to open session at 10:35 p.m. OPEN SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:35/p:i~/i. ~-~y Clerk q '~/ -F -6-