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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/04/1985 350 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 4, 1985 I CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Whidden called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, Hordyk, Quast, Schermer, Stamon. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. Saville, S. Brodhun, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, A. Rose, D. Wolfe, R. French. Public Present: D. & B. Stanley, A. Thomsen, B. Goodwin, V Sukert, B. Matthews, V. Cochrun, M. Hutto, C. Nenow, B. Gibson, B. & M. prentiss, F. Wanzer, B. & W. Goldie, J. Mose, D. Berry, W. Kastner, R. & J. Dalman, D. Anderson, E. Body, D. Bryant, M. Craver, F. McLeod, B. Vinima. III MINUTES Councilman Schermer moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the May 21, 1985, meeting. Couricilman Quast seconded. Councilman Quast clarified that the motion in the first paragraph on Register Page 345 carried unanimously. He also amended wording in paragraph I, Register Page 346, noting improved communication of the findings of the Citizen's Advisory Committee was needed. On call for the 'I question, the motion to accept the minutes as amended carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda, including (1) Request permission to call for bids for one emergency rescue tool, consisting of one power plant unit, one spreader tool and one cutter tool (Jaws of Life); (2) Request permission to call for consultant proposals for architectural design of City Hall facility; (3) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; and (4) Vouchers of $1,277,603.01 and Payroll of $222,292.07". The motion was seconded by Councilman Gerberding and carried. V FINANCE 1. Payment Authorized to Riddell, Williams for Legal Representation on WPPSS Issues Councilman Gerberding moved to authorize payment of $842.42 to Riddell, Williams. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 2. Retainage Released to Transport Equipment, Inc., for Mechanized Garbage Trucks Councilman Quast moved to concur with the recommendation of the Director of Finance & Administrative Services to release the retainage of $8,015 to Transport Equipment Co. Councilman Schermer seconded. Following discus- sion of the universal arms and clarification from staff that $6,577 was being withheld from the retainage for warranty work and accident damage, on call for the question the motion to release $8,015 carried. 3. Bids Awarded for Paint Striper, Asphalt Roller, Trucks, Utility Body, etc. Councilman Schermer moved to accept the recommendations of the Director of Finance & Administrative Services as follows: (1) Paint Striper, Redland Prismo Co., Model 240 without trade-in allowance - $21,064; (2) Cab and chassis, Koenig Chevrolet, Chevrolet Model C-70 at $25,540; (3) 10,000 GVW I 1- . t . .1 e l STATEMENT READ INTO THE RECORD BY COUNCILMAN SCHERMER, JUNE 4, 1985 Some council members have indicated their preferences for a new City Hall site at various times during the past months that we have been studying the issue, but I have personally refrained from any com- ments because I wanted time to carefully study all aspects of the is- sues. I have finally come to ask myself one basic question above all the other circumstances and that question is, "Where is the best pos- sible site for a City Hall where it can provide the needed services for the citizens of Port Angeles now and 25 or 30 years hence?" Then, from that question I found I had to answer some other basic questions; .' 1) What site presents the most possible options for present con- struction and future expansion? Options like single or multi story, passive solar heating, and using shared spaces with another city faci- lity. 2) What site offers more opportunities for intergovernmental co- operation? I personally feel too little emphasis has been placed on this consideration. At a time when both national and state governments are placing more burden on local governments, it's important that city and county officials make every effort to share both facilities and ser- vices when it is mutually beneficial and it reduces taxpayers costs. 3) What site.offers'ample on-site parking for all employees with no negative impact on surroundi~g businesses? 4) What site offers room for esthetics and landscaping around it? 5) What site offers easier access from the ent~re city to persons who use the city hall - who are, after all, the people we should be most concerned about? 6) Finally - of the three sites being considered, does 'use for a city. hall site offer the highest and best use of the land? For these and other minor reasons I have not stated, I therefore move that the site for the City Hall be on city oWned property on 4th Street between Lincoln and Peabody Streets. , .1 MEMO FROM REX W. GERBERDING CONCERNING THE BUILDING AND SITING OF A NEW CITY HALL FOR PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON The discussion of placement and need of a new city hall revolves around several concepts that need to be brought into the light of public discussion. This discussion needs to also address feelings or prejudices and misconceptions more frequently aired at the local "rumor mills" and generally avoided in open public discussion. Many of the following ideas have been discussed by the Site Evaluation Committee (SEC). However, the public at large may not be familiar with the various concerns. Because of this I would like to express some views that need addressing and, hopefully, have been, or will be reviewed in the site evaluation process by Council. There are at least three prime areas for discussion. These iJ:lclude; (1) siting of a city hall in the context .of overall city planning, downtown'.planning and area-wide planning; 2. A look at past commitments by city government to the downtown area (CBD); and 3. future commitment$ to the downtown CBD, future enhancement of retall sales and future maximum efficiency .in city hall utilization. In addition to the planning aspects~ past and future City commit- ments there Is the problem or question of need and method of funding. This should deal with historic perspective and timing. If we are not satisfied, with where we are now then we should develop plans and implement a better future growth pattern. In terms of planning it seems logical to group common utilization needs . similar to the medical grouping around the hospital, or an industrial zone around the harbor or the CBO for retail sales and services. The recent CBO zoning ..... changes show some valid planning concepts outside the current emotionalism concerning a new city hall. During the process of redefining the CBD last year , .1 -2- radio and T.V. stations and newspaper buildings were no longer permitted uses in the CBD. The vote on this issue came after our Planning Director stated that it was possible to allow or not allow these uses and that it depends on the level of intensity of retail and/or pedestrian activity desired. The vote in the Planning Commission of not allowing these activities clearly showed a desire to plan for high intensity retail sales in the CBD. Another aspect of this process expressly prohibited drive-through windows. This addition shows that a planned drive-through utility window for efficient consumer oriented utility and phone payment would not be compatible within the CBD. When we talk of planning we need also to look at the 1976 Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan. To illustratet I quote page 42 under Community Facility Service Policies . . . Goals: "the provision of community facilities which meet the needs of the people of all areas of the city and enhance the character and quality of all areas of the city. n Under land use objectivest it is cited, "2. To group together similar and functionally related land uses. n and finally, on page 43t it says, "4. Whenever econnmics would result without a reduction in' the quality of level of servicest city facilities and services should be combined with county facilities and services." Obviously there is strong support in the Comprehensive Plan for a governmental complex. It should be stated that economic and service benefits can occur and could be enhanced by a governmental complex. Portions or clusters of this com- plex need not be physically joined but only' need be in close proximity. There has been discussion of the level of commitment that should be made to the Central Business District. Along with this discussion have been implica- tions that any city hall move from the core would be extremely detrimental to downtown. furthermoret that it is the CBO's "just due" to have the city hall located in the CBO and a removal is viewed by some as a betrayal to the , I -3- CBD. Let's see what the city now commits to the CBD. Along with other downtown owners the city of Port Angeles participated in the downtown beauti- ficatlon LID and applied for matching Federal funds in an amount of $800,000. The city's LID share was around $140,000 and with matched Federal government funds had a $280.000 value. The Civic Pier, which is a magnet to downtown that enhances and draws people to downtown, has a $2.500.000 value donated by the taxpayers of the entire city. The CBD maintenance by the Parks Depart- ment and by the Police is far more intense than for any other city area. It even included a foot patrol officer last summer and during the Christmas holidays. This intense application of manpower is probably between 2 and 4 extra - men for the downtown area with salaries and benefits approximately in the $15,000 range per year. excluding materials and supplies. There is also the parking lot .. agreement for 7 city parking lots for which the city gets about $15,000-$20,000 in parking fines a year. r It is very difficult to ascertain this ~.alue as they are not on the tax roll. so are not assessed and taxed. These 7 lots have 152,000 square feet. Based on assessed value of other downtown properties and more recent sales, this value of parking lots for downtown merchants is around $900,000. It can be seen that just a 10% return would be $90,000 a year and this does not take into account the loss from the tax rolls of the properties. The taxes, for even undeveloped land, would be around $9.000 annually. One half of the lots were initially paid for by the Parking Association. It should be noted that some of the lots are used by city personnel and that if the lots were on the market it would not mean that they would be sold. but the stated figures do show a substantial existing and ongoing commitment by City Govern- ment to the downtown core. On top of this is the recent commitment to a downtown first class information center operated by a relocated Chamber of Commerce, active pursuit of waterfront development as shown with the waterfront :6_ , I tl.. -4- mall. active pursuit to keep a Coast Guard cutter at the City Pier and the removal of meters from downtown streets and two hour free lot parking to enhance shopping. This commitment is fitting and proper as the CBO is our historic center . . and our Port of Entry. A vital downtown enhances the overall community percep- tion, both with residents and tourists. as well as with visiting business persons. Keeping a vital central core area is a proper city goal and objective. The level of governmental (taxpayer) support must be weighed and balanced and should not be done at the cost of more efficient or required services to other segments in the community. Long range planning must be very careful not to show favor- itism to anyone segment and look to the best planned community 50 years in the future. Future pedestrian use at a downtown location of ...city hall should be looked at. If the city hall were moved what level of commitment would be required and appropriate to ensure CaD vitality. 84% of users. by an October survey. came by car and 83% came to city hall about utilities. For convenient consumer service a drive-through window would be logical and desirable, but decreases the importance of location of the City Hall as it relates to pedestrian traffic and shopping. A consolidation of the various departmental plans now distributed at various community locations and the utilization of a single information officer should help with getting better information to the public. Finally, a "One Stop Permitting Process" should reduce confusion and repeat visits to city hall by permit applicants. In short. a drive-up window. better information dissemination, and a "One Stop Permit Process" would drastically change the current user patterns even if a new city hall were to be built downtown. If the city hall were built near the courthouse an ongoing commitment should be made to keep the central core vital and alive. This could be done in several ways. One would be to jointly market, with the Port and private , I -5- parties, the available open land in the western part of the CBD, after having moved the city government. This could be for a shopping center, destination center, or hotel-motel covention center complex. While reaction of some down- town merchants to adding competition by major downtown mall/shopping centers could be expected to be extreme and possibly negative, alternatives should be looked at. An EDC survey indicated strong local desire for better retail shopping. Compared to other areas with a similar population draw our area shopping appears poor, though improving. Still there is evidence that a large volume of non-local buying occurs. Other areas of like draw such as Silverdale or the Chehalis- Centrailia area, have at least one large shopping center/mall with a wide variety of goods and easy parking. Our area is ripe for malt development. Three main reasons exist as to why one has not already arrived. First would be the high interest rates; second would be regional and local depressed economy; and third was the lack of a finalized county comprehensive plan. The plan is in effect now, interest rates are lower and retail sales were higher for 1984 than in the recent past. It would not be surprising to see a major retail mall established in the Sequim-Port Angeles area. If the city hall were to be located at the 4th Street location the previously mentioned joint marketing effort could be made to establish a major area retail center in downtown Port Angeles. While initial reaction may be negative because of competition to existing businesses the bottom line is the competition will come eventually. Do we want to use this to our benefit and use the increased local consumer buying and other spin off sales to benefit the existing merchants or do we play ostrich and stick our heads in the sand? However, more likely a mall location would be between Port Angeles and Sequim. If this were to occur you would see an exodus of retail consumers to outside the City Limits. We have the momentum of current downtown improvements. recent proposed developments, and increased retail sales. l~ , I fa -6- If we strike while the iron is hot, with aggressive marketing, we can complete the revitalization of downtown Port Angeles that has already begun. Another vitalization method might be to encourage residential housing in upper levels of CBO buildings. Finally we should briefly discuss need and timing. The need for a new city hall has been recognized since the Poole report in the early '70s and has been an ongoing city goal. The existing city facilities are at fragmented loca- tions, resemble a crowded rat's maze, have poor working conditions in regard to privacy, sound distractions, and lighting. They are in need of major modi fica- tions to meet the service needs of the population and fulfill the goals set by the council as well as to meet Federal handicapped access requirements. A drive-up window would greatly enhance customer payments of utility bills, free up parking and decrease front counter crowding. We need to make the city hall handicapped accessable both for the consumers and employees. We desire to have a "One Stop Permitting Process", Less departmental fragmentaiton in terms of separated buildings would be beneficial in lessening departmental paro- chialism and improving Interdepartmental communications. There could be shared areas such as meeting spaces, xerox machines, backfilling positions during breaks, ete. The idea of savings by joint utilization is even more attractive in a govern- mental complex on 4th Street. These joint savings might include such things as combined drafting areas with proper lighting and equipment, combined dispatch- ing & 911, mapping done in conjunction with the assessors office, joint emergency services, close proximity to the county legal library and the court, better utiliza- tion of individual expertise by both the city and the county, c?-ordinated county/city park utilization, and better communication in area wide planning for areas adjacent to the city. These, of course, would take a great deal of additional work to implement but would be of benefit to our tax payers as they would be cost effective. I .1 -7- At this time initial analysis would indicate that the 4th Street site might better fit the needs of the long range planning, optimize service levels and increase joint cost-saving city/county endeavors. Further analysis, public imput and hearings, and the EIS should help resolve any of the issues mentioned as to proper and optimum siting. Wherever the location is ultimately decided the time for decision is upon us and we should act with no undue delays. I A .. ... .~ - - - - . I I :1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 4, 1985 flat-bed; Birdwell Ford, Ford 350 without trad€ in allowance - $l2,774; (4) Utility box; Fruehauf Equipment, Royal Model 33-v - $2,098; (5) Asphalt roller; SeaWest Equipment, with trade-in allowance for roller only, $19,438; (6) Tow-behind sweeper; Sahlberg Equipment, Sweepster Model H-96 - $9,743; (7) Catch basin cleaner (goes with Item No.2), Utility Equipment Co., P-B Loader, Model. 1200C - $40,126.40; (8) Grass riding mower; North- west Mowers, Jacobson G.A.200, or Hustler Model No. 26l, or Cushman Model 804, price not to exceed $6,600. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 4. Bid Awarded to Western States Electric, Inc., for Wire and Cable Councilman Quast moved of Portland, Oregon, seconded. Councilman estimate. On call for to award the bid to Western States Electric, Inc., in the amount of $17,742.87. Councilman Stamon Stamon noted that the bids had come in under the question the motion carried. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. VII LEGISLATION 1. Public Hearing A. Campbell Avenue Sanitary Sewer LID Resolution Authorized Mayor Whidden opened the public hearing and asked for comments from the audience. Public Works Director Pittis outlined the proposed project and the procedure, noting that should a resolution be authorized at this time, an additional public hearing would be required before the LID could be enacted. He reviewed with the Council the problem that currently exists. Bob Chandler, l4 2 3 Eckard Avenue, next door to property where a problem . with the sewer system exists, encouraged the Council to take action on this problem. Mr. Chandler supported the formation of an LID. Henry Hamm of the Clallam County'Health Department then addressed the Council. Mr. Hamm noted one system is failing and several others are suspect and have failed from time to time. He stated also that there is a problem with soils in the area. Mr. Hamm urged the Council to consider an LID in a favorable light. Mayor Whidden asked for further comments. There were none. He therefore closed the public hearing. Councilman Quast moved to authorize the Public Works Department to proceed with the preliminary work necessary to bring a resolution before the Council to establish the Campbell Avenue Sewer Extension Local Improvement District as expediently as possible. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. 2. Planning Commission Minutes of May 22, 1985 There being no action required of the Council, Councilman Gerberding moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of May 22, 1985. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Quast instructed staff to send copies of the City Council minutes to the Planning Commission and the Park Board in the future. 3. Report on City Gambling Tax - Referred from the Meeting of May 7, 1985 Manager Flodstrom explained that he and Finance Director Orton had met with members of the Trade Stimulant Association. He then referred. the Council to information included in their packet on the matter. Steve DeCou of the Trade Stimulant Association then addressed the Council, requesting the tax on bingo and raffles be repealed and the tax on amusement games remain the same. He stated the Association felt repeal of the tax on cardrooms would stimulate the economy but left decision on the cardroom tax to the Coun- cil's discretion. On punchboards. and pulltabs, he suggested the tax be retained at its present level or reduced in some manner, and that if the Council decides to repeal it, the repeal be temporary, with an agreed-upon index where at some point in the future the tax would be re-enacted. The Association requested repeal of the tax for one year and during this year 351 352 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 4, 1985 the Council observe what the Association is doing with the money. He presented a letter from the Port Angeles Elks offering to present the yearly Fourth of JUly fireworks display as long as the tax is repealed. Councilman Haguewood moved the City accept the offer of the Trade Stimulant Association for a trial period of one year, with the conditions requested by the Association. For the sake of discussion, Councilman Schermer seconded. Councilman Haguewood clarified that this meant the City would accept the offer for the fireworks display and eliminate tax on bingo, raffles, punchboards and pulltabs, and amusement games except non-local amusement games. Manager Flodstrom was concerned over the loss of approxi- I mately $50,000 to $60,000 for the return of a fireworks display valued at $1,000 to $1,500 a year. Councilman Hordyk noted the request for the ' repeal had not come to the City until the State had increased their gambl- ing licensing fees and felt these individuals should consider appealing to the State rather than to the City. Councilman Gerberding felt the City is not in a position to give up that revenue. Mr. DeCou noted the fireworks display would amount to $5,000 plus. Councilman Stamon reviewed responses received from various establishments, noting that a repeal might create jobs in the community as more bartenders would be hired. She felt skeptical that all the money saved by a repeal of the tax would go to charitable activities for the City. She felt that the organizations that would benefit from the repeal were basically private fraternal organiza- tions, closed to the public. She favored providing some type of relief without a complete repeal. Councilman Quast stated the time in requesting this repeal was ill advised. He stated this revenue was budgeted for. He did see an advantage for some relief at this time. He urged the motion on the table be defeated and a compromise solution be considered. On call for the question, the motion failed with Councilmen Gerberding, Stamon, Quast and Schermer voting "No" and Councilmen Hordyk and Haguewood voting "Aye". Councilman Schermer then moved to authorize staff to meet with the Trade Stimulant Association to work out recommendations for the Council's consid- eration on a modification of the tax and the method of assessment and come back to the Council with recommendations. Councilman Gerberding seconded for the sake of discussion. Councilman Gerberding favored considering a I repeal at budget time if fraternal organizations agree to hold bingo events, etc., specifically for a charitable cause. Councilman Stamon spoke in support of Councilman Schermer's motion. Following further discussion, Councilman Quast moved to amend the motion that the compromise and the reduction not exceed 50% of the projected income which is between $51,000 and $60,000. He noted that at budget time in November and December he was agreeable to consideration of the motion made by Councilman Haguewood. Following further discussion, Councilman Quast withdrew the amendment. Mr. DeCou then readdressed the Council, requesting an alternative reduction in the tax. On call for the question, the motion carried. 4. Request for Council Consideration in Solving Water Problem Outside the City Limits - Ted Connely - Tabled Following a brief recess, Assistant Public Works Director Rose discussed the problem with the Council and Mr. Connely. Councilman Haguewood moved to table the issue until the original easement was reviewed. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. 5. Review of St. Matthews' Church Conditional Use Permit and One-Way Alley Condition Attorney Knutson indicated if the Council was going to reconsider the con- dition making the alley one-way, in his opinion, the people who previously appeared before the Council and testified in the Conditional Use Permit application should be notified of the meeting. Councilman Quast then moved that the Council consider reversing its previous decision and return the alley between 13th and 14th Street to two-way traffic. Councilman Hordyk seconded. Councilman Gerberding requested information on the accident history of the Lauridsen/Lincoln area, as well as a report from Public Works on the visibility in the area. Councilman Quast added to the motion that this would take place at the June 18, 1985, meeting. Charles Nenow, 219 West Ninth, representing St. Matthews' Church, addressed the Council, stating the main concern of St. Matthews' was having to pay for' one-way signs. The Council discussed this matter with Mr. Nenow at great length. On call for the question, the motion carried. I I I (I CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 4, 1985 6. Site Selected for New City Hall Facility Councilman Schermer read into the record a statement attached hereto. He then moved that the site of the City Hall be on City-owned property on Fourth Street and between Lincoln and Peabody Streets. Councilman Quast seconded. Councilman Hordyk spoke in opposition to the motion, supporting a Downtown location. Councilman Haguewood also spoke in opposition to the motion, stating the property on Fourth Street between Peabody and Chase is financed by the Hotel/Motel tax and is not owned by the City. Secondly, he felt that traffic congestion is already a problem in the Fourth Street area and this problem would be increased if a City Hall were located there. Councilman Gerberding then read into the record a statement attached hereto. Councilman Quast commented on an editorial in the Port Angeles Daily~. He defended staff in that staff was instructed to review only sites that were owned by the City. councilman Quast stated it had been an agonizing decision in considering the energetic individuals Downtown who had participated in Downtown improvement. He noted incidents in the past where concern had arisen Downtown, specifically when the Post Office was removed from Downtown. He stated this had actually improved business Downtown as it freed up parking for business. He felt the Fourth Street site provided an opportunity for the City to build on property it currently owned an adequate administrative building, excluding meeting rooms, which could, at this time be located in the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center. He felt this site provided better benefit to the taxpayer and the greatest multiple use and the greatest savings. Councilman Quast hoped Mr. Capos would continue his civic spirit and offer his site and that other private entrepreneurs might offer their sites to agencies such as the North Olympic Library System. He felt the Library would draw more people to the Downtown than City Hall had. He felt the Fourth and Chase Street site would benefit all the citizens of Port Angeles. Councilman Stamon stated it had been a very difficult decision for her, also. In the final analy- sis, she felt she had to decide in terms of what was best for all citizens of Port Angeles and also to look in terms of 30 to 50 years in the future. Councilman Stamon supported the Fourth Street site. She then moved to amend Councilman Schermer's motion that a strong commitment be made by the Council to move ahead and continue to support by all means available and necesary, the continued growth, development and vitalization of the Down- town. Councilman Schermer concurred. Councilman Hordyk spoke further in opposition to the Fourth Street location and requested that Councilman Schermer be site-specific in the location. Councilman Schermer stated he did not want to limit possible architect's recommendations at this point. Councilman Schermer, during discussion, concurred to restate his motion: That the City Hall be located between Fourth and Fifth Street and between Lincoln and Peabody, on City-owned property. Councilman Haguewood spoke in strong opposition to the motion, stating the Downtown was such a strong tax base because City Hall was located there. He felt if the City Hall were moved the valuation of the Downtown would decrease immensely. Councilman Hordyk felt the motion was not site-specific and moved to amend the motion that the issue be placed on a ballot to the vote of the people to enable them to select a site if the City could not be site-specific. Councilman Haguewood seconded. On call for the question, the motion to amend failed with Councilmen Hordyk and Haguewood voting "Aye" and Councilmen Gerberd- ing, Stamon, Quast and schermer voting "No". Following discussion at great length, on call for the question, the original motion that the new City Hall facility be located on City-owned property between Fourth- and Fifth Streets and between Lincoln and Peabody Streets, with the amendment that a strong commitment be made by the Council to support by all means available, continued growth, development and vitalization of the Downtown, carried with Councilmen Gerberding, Stamon, Quast and Schermer voting "Aye" and Councilmen Haguewood and Hordyk voting "No". Councilman Hordyk then moved that the Council put the issue to the people of Port Angeles by a ballot if they want a new City HaIl and where. Coun- cilman Haguewoodseconded. This motion also failed, with Councilmen Hordyk and Haguewood voting "Aye" and Councilmen Gerberding, Stamon, Quast and Schermer voting "No". Jerry Cornell then addressed the Council. Upon recommendation from Mr. Cornell, Councilman Quast urged staff, in cooperation with the Economic Development Council, to make every effort to make available at a most reasonable price tRe City-owned property Downtown to private enterprise but also include approaches to the North Olympic Library System or Clallam Transit System for example. Councilman Stamon also made the suggestion, made by Councilman Hordyk earlier, to pursue the development of senior housing in the second stories of buildings Downtown. 353 354 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 4, 1985 7. Resolution Passed Requesting Congress to Adopt a Bill Excluding Municipal Employees from the Fair Labor Standards Act Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. l4..,.B5 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles requesting Congress to adopt a bill exempting municipal employees from the Fair Labor &tandards Act (FLSA). Councilman Hordyk moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Attorney Knutson amended the Resolution, adding the amount of $126,OOO per year in overtime and inserting the words "and other labor not formerly compensable". Councilman Hordyk moved to pass the Resolution as amended. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. 8. Request Granted to Appoint Bond Counsel and Underwriter for City Hall Financing Councilman Quast moved to authorize the hiring of bond counsel and under- writer for City Hall financing and also to authorize City officials to visi t Moody's Investor's Service in New York for personal interviews in order to obtain the best rating. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried, with Councilman Haguewood voting "No". 9. Request from Peninsula Development Association for $1,000 to Assist in Obtaining Legal Advice on Acquiring Railroad Right-of-Way I Councilman Quast moved to authorize the request. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilman Haguewood felt the City should not participate. Bob Levin of the Economic Development Council addressed the Council, outlining the efforts of the Peninsula Development Association in the railway acquisi- I tion. Manager Flodstrom outlined the entities and the financial commitment to date: C1allam County, $2,000; Port Townsend Paper Co., $1,000; $500 from Jefferson County PUD; $500 from the City of Sequim; $2,000 from the Washington State Department of Community Development; and $2,000 from the Washington State Department of Transportation. Following lengthy discus- sion, Attorney Knutson noted the need for a contractual agreement. Coun- cilman Quast restated his motion that the $1,000 be granted upon receipt by the City of an acceptable service contract. Councilman Gerberding con- curred. On call for the question, the motion carried with Councilman Haguewood voting "No". 10. First Meeting Date Set for Finance Committee The Council scheduled June 12, 1985, at 7:00 P.M. as the date and time for the first meeting of the Finance Committee. The meeting is to be held in the City Manager's Office. The purpose of the meeting will be to establish the objectives of the Committee. 11. Letter of Resignation from Jerry Cornell From the Planning Commission Councilman Schermer moved to accept the resignation, Cornell had done a yoeman's job attending numerous City and instructed staff to draft a special letter of thanks Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. stating that Mr. Council meetings, to Jerry Cornell. 12. James Hallett Appointed to Planning Commission Following discussion, the Council cast ballots and selected James Hallett to fill the vacant position on the Planning Commission. 13. Utility Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled The Council scheduled a meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee for June 13, 1985. Councilman Hordyk noted there is an individual in Port Angeles who has constructed a home which meets or exceeds the Model Conservation Standards and mentioned the possibility of viewing this home. He stated this should be discussed at the Utility Advisory Committee meeting. Coun- cilman Gerberding also suggested discussion of the pretreatment program. I ,I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 4, 1985 14. Public Works Authorized to Terminate Contract For Model Conservation Standards Study Following discussion and explanation by Public Works Director Pittis that Substitute House Bill 1114 states the City cannot adopt MCS and also states the State will contract with the University of Washington to investigate air quality standards and other items of concern. Councilman Gerberding moved to authorize Public works to notify Washington State Energy Office of the termination of the contract. Councilman schermer seconded and the motion carried. IS. Park Board Minutes of May 9, 1985 Councilman Hordyk moved to accept and place on file the Park Board minutes of May 9, 1985. Councilman Stamon seconded. Councilman Quast thanked Chairman Jewell VanOss for the Park Board minutes and stated the City Council will reciprocate and furnish copies of City Council minutes to the Park Board in the future. On call for the question, the motion carried. 16. June 14, 1985, Proclaimed Flag Day Mayor Whidden proclaimed June 14, 1985, as Flag Day in Port Angeles and urged all citizens of Port Angeles to pause at 7:00 P.M., Eastern Daylight Time, on this date for the Sixth Annual Pause for the Pledge and recite with all Americans the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag and our Nation. VIII LATE ITEMS Manager Flodstrom inquired as to the City I S intent in participation in Coastal'Cities. IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Leo Sunny addressed the Council, commending Rob Orton for the fine invest- ment practices of the City of Port Angeles, preventing a problem such as EMS. He stated that following consultation with financial experts, the Library has adopted the same policy as the City of Port Angeles. Finance & Administrative Services Director Orton stated that what he had done to ac- complish this investment policy was to hire Duane Wolfe as City Treasurer. Mayor Whidden commented on how fortunate the City is to have such a caliber of staff. Councilman Hordyk updated the Council on a Northwest public Power Associa- tion meeting recently held. He noted grave concern over license rating. He again urged consideration of Port Angeles becoming a generating utility and/or looking at every alternative for obtaining power along the peninsula. Councilman Stamon asked as to the status of the application for a liquor license for the Food Fair during Derby Days. Public Works Director Pittis explained the application had been withdrawn for the beer garden. Manager Flodstrom explained there was a request before the Liquor Board for a beer garden during Arts in Action in conjunction with the Soroptimists Club salmon bake. He asked if the service club should be notified of the Coun- cil's concern for an event such as a beer garden. Councilman Haguewood stated that in the era in which we live, when there is a task force against DWls, etc., the City should not be encouraging or authorizing events of this nature. Councilman Stamon also inquired on the status of the Webster property. Manager Flodstrom explained that information was forthcoming. Councilman Quast referred to discussion earlier in the evening of parking on Fourth Street. He stated he had discussed with staff a two hour parking limitation and asked if a letter had been sent to the County Commissioners. Manager F10dstrom stated the Council had directed the Mayor and City Manager to meet with County Commissioners and this meeting had not yet occurred. Mayor Whidden referred to a letter from the International Personnel Manage- ment Association, Western Region, thanking Rob Orton for his conference participation, and a letter from the North Olympic Peninsula Home Builders Association thanking Chief Glenn for his participation in the Home Show. He also referred to a letter from George Buck regarding the City Hall 355 356 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 4, 1985 location and a letter from a citizen thanking the City for reducing the summer water rates. He inquired as to the utility rates for Home Occupa- tions. Staff explained that no one is currently on a commercial rate. The Council concurred to discuss this at the Utility Advisory Committee meet- ing. Mayor Whidden discussed with staff a proposal for a holiday coastal high- way. He instructed staff to place this item on the next City Council agenda for consideration in having a representative attend meetings. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting to executive session for the purpose of discussing litigation at 10:lO P.M. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately lO:45 P.M. XII ADJOURNMENT Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:50 P.M. ~a c;f~~ Cle MaYor~~)~ I I