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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/05/1984 I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 5, 1984 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Duncan, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, Hordyk, Schermer, Quast, Whidden. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. French, J. Marsh, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton. public Present: L. Sunny, D. Alwine. II I MINUTES Councilman Quast moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the May 15, 1984 meeting. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Attorney Knutson corrected the last paragraph regarding the Fire Alarm Ordinance, on Register Page 147, by deleting the last sentence. Councilman Schermer corrected his amendment on the Civic Center Commission motion, on Register Page 147, to delete the word "lesser". On call for the question, the motion to accept the minutes as corrected carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Schermer moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda, including (1) Request permission to call for bids on Race Street; (3) Request permission to call for bids for removal of buildings on the City's 7th & Peabody Street property and 4th & Francis Streets prop- erty; (3) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; and (4) Vouchers of $1,669,857.29 and Payroll of May 20, 1984 of $199,940.08. councilman Whidden seconded for the sake of discussion. The Council dis- cussed with staff at length various items listed on the Consent Agenda. On call for the question, the motion carried. V FINANCE 1. Consideration of Bid Award on Bluewater View LID Councilman Quast moved to concur with the recommendation of the Public Works Department to accept and award the bid of J. B. Excavating in the amount of $22,617.50 and that a contract be issued for the construction of the Bluewater View LID #206. Councilman Schermer seconded. Following discussion, Councilman Gerberding moved to table the motion until the next regular City Council Meeting in order to contact the adjoining property owners since they are the ones that have petitioned for this LID. Council- man Haguewood seconded and the motion carried. 2. Consideration of Bid Award on AIder Street Property Councilman Whidden moved to reject the bid of Alwine Properties in the amount of $1,500. Councilman Quast seconded. Councilman Schermer added the suggestion that the matter be referred back to the Real Estate Committee for consideration in the event that another party might make an offer. On call for the question, the motion carried. 3. Consideration of Bid Award - 1984 Petroleum Bids Councilman Gerberding moved to concur with the recommendations of staff to accept bids as follows: (1) That the firm of oil Heat Co. of Port Angeles (Chevron USA), be awarded a contract to provide regular gasoline, unleaded gasoline, automobile and heating diesel fuel, solvent, insulating oil and gear oils, as outlined in the bid tabulations; (2) That the firm of Buckeye Gas, Inc., be awarded the contract for propane fuel at the prices stipu- lated in bid tabluations; (3) That the firm of Bauman Olympic, Inc., be awarded the contract for Delo-400, Dextrol 2, and hydraulic fluids at the 155 156_ CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 5, 1984 unit price indicated on the tabluation. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 4. Consideration of Bid Award on Hand Rails for the Eighth Street Bridge Councilman Quast moved to concur with staff's recommendation that all bids received be rejected (all bids exceeded the Engineer's estimate). Council- man Gerberding seconded and discussed with staff alternatives to the hand rails. Public Works Director Pittis explained problems that might arise with materials such as mesh fencing material. Following further discussion I at length, on call for the question, the motion carried. 5. Final Project Acceptance and Release of Retainage on Swimming Pool Cover Councilman Quast moved to concur with the staff recommendation to accept the pool cover and reel system from Aqua-Therm and authorize the City Clerk to release the bid performance bond. Councilman Whidden seconded and 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 Mayor Duncan added Item. No. 20, a report from Council representatives to the C1allam County Transit Board on extension of transit routes (discussed at May 14trr Transit Board meeting) . VII LEGISLATION Mayor Duncan placed Item No. 15, Letter from Fire District 4 Regarding Paramedic Service to District, as Item No. 4 on the Agenda. l. Planning Commission Minutes of May 23, 1984 A. Annexation Petition Authorized - Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hare Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hare have requested annexation of property located directly south of the DelHur Eastside Annexation, located southeast of Peninsula Golf Course. Following discussion, Councilman Hordyk moved to concur with the recommendations of the Planning Commission to authorize circulation of an Annexation Petition, subject to the assumption of bonded indebtedness and the property being zoned RS-9, Residential Single-Family. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. B. Proposed Central Commercial District - Public Hearing Set Councilman Quast moved to set June 19, 1984, as the date of public hearing for consideration of the establishment of a Central Commercial District Zone. Councilman Whidden seconded, and the motion carried. Councilman Gerberding then moved to accept and place on file as written the Planning Commission minutes of May 23, 1984. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 2. Resolution Setting Public Hearing Date - Requested Street Vacation - Chamberlain Mayor Duncan read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 16-84 A RESOLUTION of the City setting a hearing date to vacate a portion of and of the 6/7 alley. of Port Angeles for a petition Seventh Street Following discussion, Councilman Gerberding moved to refer the matter to the Planning Commission to be heard at their regular meeting of July 11, 1984, and to pass the Resolution setting the date of public hearing for July 17, 1984. Councilman Schermer seconded, and the motion carried. I I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 5, 1984 3. Letter from Maxine King Regarding Bicycles on Downtown Streets Maxine King of 1089 Pierce Road, addressed the Council, presenting a petition signed by citizens of Port Angeles, protesting the practice of riding bicycles on the sidewalks in the Central Business District and insisting that an ordinance eliminating this activity be strictly enforced. She presented the following recommendations: (1) Vigorous enforcement 'of the ordinance prohibiting the riding of bicycles on sidewalks in the Central Business District; (2) That the Police embark on education in the school system by sending letters to the schools so that principals can be involved in the education process; (3) That a notice be put in the paper apprising parents that this is an illegal type of behavior, so that they may inform their children; (4) Stenciled signs on sidewalks stating "Walk Your Bicycle"; (5) That bike racks be strategically located throughout the City. Leo Sunny, a citizen of Port Angeles, then addressed the Council, opposing vigorous enforcement of the ordinance. He favored allowing individuals to ride bicycles on sidewalks so long as they were cautious and considerate. Manager Flodstrom received clarification from ~~s. King that rigid enforcement was being requested for the Central Business District only. He stated that the State statute requires bicycles not be ridden on sidewalks in business districts, not just central business districts. The Council and staff then discussed the possibility of having Reserve Police Officers patrol the Downtown area on foot during the summertime to prevent violation of the ordinance. The Council discussed bike racks and possible locations for them; also international-style symbolic signs were discussed. Karen Eckert, P. O. Box 414, Port Angeles, then addressed the Council. She voiced concern that bicycle riders are afraid to ride in the streets Down- town. She supported the idea of placing bike racks in the Downtown area at different vantage points. She also encouraged that provisions be made for bicyclists. Councilman Quast then moved to instruct the Parks Department and the Police Department to cooperate in finding locations and installing a number of bicycle racks throughout the City and in obtaining the proper signage to be displayed in the Downtown area, having the same sign or symbol appear in a number of newspaper advertisements sponsored by the Police Department for the benefit of parents and their children. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Hordyk inquired as to how this project would be funded, and suggested that the matter be referred to staff for consideration and instructed staff to report back to the Council before a final decision is made. The Council concurred. 4. Letter From Fire District No. 4 Regarding Paramedic Service Fire Chief Harry Findley of Fire District No. 4 addressed the Council, explaining the request. After discussion, Councilman Quast moved to authorize Fire Chief Glenn to open up discussion with Chief Findley regarding the possibility of a provider service agreement. He did warn, however, that when the Medic I Program was established and the $1.30 per month utility charge was instituted, the services of the Medic I Program were limited and the interests of the citizens of Port Angeles who pay the $1.30 utility charge must be considered. He then restated his motion to authorize Fire Chief Glenn to meet with the Medic I Advisory Board Chairman and with Chief Findley to negotiate the request and to report back to the Council. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Haguewood then stated that he was in favor of the Medic I Program functioning under Olympic Memorial Hospital, which is a taxing district. 5. Consideration of City/YMCA Agreement for Community Recreation Councilman Hordyk moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement between the City and the YMCA. Councilman Quast seconded. Councilman Haguewood inquired as to contracting moneys for 1985 and 1986. Attorney Knutson explained that the contract was contingent upon funds being budgeted by the Council in 1985 and 1986. On call for the question, the motion carried. 6. First Quarter Financial Status Report Finance Director Orton updated the Council on the financial status of the General Fund. 157 158 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 5, 1984 7. Consideration of Contract with Clallam County Museum for 1984 Services The Council discussed the matter at great length. Councilman Quast instructed the Clallam County Museum to provide proof to the Council that they have increased their efforts for obtaining private donations and have sought grants, as these conditions are specified in the contract. Follow- ing further discussion, the Council concurred with the striking of certain wording in the contract. Councilman Haguewood then moved to accept the contract. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 8. Authorize Mayor Duncan to Sign Contract with CH2M Hill for Airport Annexation EIS and West End Sewer Study Councilman Hordyk inquired as to whether the sewer study would become the property of the City. Planner Carr informed him that it would. Councilman Hordyk then moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with CH2M Hill. Councilman Whidden seconded, and the motion carried. 9. Consideration of Approval of Labor Contract With Teamsters' Local 589 Mayor Duncan read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2302 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing a position classification and pay plan for the Police Department Employees, and providing for the pay- ment thereof for the year 1984. Councilman Hordyk moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, with Councilman Schermer seconding. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 10. Consideration of Renewing Lease With North Olympic Library System Councilman Hordyk moved to authorize the signing of the lease. Councilman Schermer seconded. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 11. Final Acceptance of Hazard Elimination Project Councilman Whidden moved to approve and accept the work of Lakeside Indus- tries on the hazard elimination project - Eighth Street Bridges and Tumwater Truck Route. Councilman Quast seconded the motion. Councilman Quast then suggested that reflectors be placed on rails on the Eighth Street Bridges. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman Hordyk voting "No". 12. Approval of Contract for New Third Party Claims for Workmen's Compensation Claims Councilman Quast moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the services agree- ment between the City of Port Angeles and Gates McDonald & Co. Councilman Schermer seconded, and the motion carried. 13. Resolution Setting Public Hearing for Six-Year Transportation Plan Mayor Duncan read the ReSOlution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 17-84 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a public hearing date for review of its six Year Comprehensive Street Program. Councilman Whidden moved to pass the Resolution as read by title, with Councilman Quast seconding. The motion carried. 14. Discussion of Local Fireworks Regulations and Their Relationship to Recently Approved Regulations Mayor Duncan reviewed a memorandum from Fire Chief Glenn regarding recent legislation On fireworks. Following discussion at length, the Council concurred to abide by the State RCW regulating fireworks. I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 5, 1984 15. Set Public Hearing for June 19th - Mechanized Collection Councilman Whidden moved to set a public hearing for June 19, 1984, for the Mechanized Garbage Collection. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilman Whidden then instructed staff to place a block ad in the newspaper as notification of the public hearing. On call for the question, the motion carried. I 16. Status Report on Updating of Ellerbe Report on Civic Center - Update on City's Hotel/Motel Tax Funds Following presentations by the City Manager and Finance Director, Council- man Quast moved to authorize staff to draft alternate ballot wording set- ting a tentative amount of $1.3 million for a general obligation bond issue for the construction of a civic center at the site of the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center, to be considered by the Council June 19, 1984. Councilman Gerberding seconded, adding that the public would be offered the opportunity to speak at a meeting at the time when a final determination is made by the Council. Finance Director Orton requested that he be authorized to bring back a projected operating budget for the Council's consideration, and received Council's concurrence to do so. On call for the question, the motion carried. 17. Consideration of Setting a UAC Meeting Date to Discuss Mechanized Collection Survey and Water/Sewer Utility Cost of Service Report Councilman Haguewood will attend the UAC meeting in Councilman Hordyk's absence. The Council set the UAC meeting for June 12, 1984, at 5:00 P.M. in City Hall. 18. Flag Day proclamation Mayor Duncan proclaimed June 14, 1984, as Flag'Day in Port Angeles. I 19. Letter of Resignation from Park Board - Ralph Ames Councilman Hordyk moved to regretfully accept the resignation, with Councilman Quast seconding. The motion carried. 20. Report from Transit Authority Representative Councilman Schermer reported that the matter of expanding transit routes to Hurricane Ridge and Sol Duc Hot Springs had been tabled, and that a commit- tee had been formed, of which he is a member, to study rates and corne back to the Transit Board with recommendations. The Council concurred that the proposed route expansions were favorable, but that the costs of these routes should be reviewed and the possibility of rate increases considered. VIII LATE ITEMS Manager Flodstrom informed the Council Light Director were being interviewed. i ty of reimbursing candidates' travel future. that finalists for the position of The Council discussed the possibil- expenses for interviews in the I Manager Flodstrom then informed the Council that some of the replacement banners had begun going up today in the Central Business District. He also informed the Council that the Port Angeles Downtown Association had reim- bursed the City for half the cost of the replacement banners. Resolution Formalizing Purchase Arrangements for Police Cars Manager F10dstrom presented the Resolution to the Council. Mayor Duncan read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 18-84 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Port Angeles and Commercial and Municipal Financial Corporation for the lease/ purchase of automobiles for the Port Angeles Police Department. 159 160 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 5, 1984 Councilman Schermer moved to pass the Resolution as read by title, with Councilman Whidden seconding. The motion carried, with Councilman Haguewood voting "No". Update on Damage to City Pier Parks & Recreation Director Marsh updated the Council on recent damage to the City Pier, caused by the recent storm. He stated that 60% to 65% of the floats would be replaced by the Fourth of July. The Council and staff further reviewed the damage and discussed possible construction methods I that may prevent future damage of this nature. Hazardous Material Response Exercise Manager Flodstrom reported to the Council that the U. S. Coast Guard would be holding a response exercise for oil and hazardous material spills on July 26, 1984. A representative from the Fire Department will attend that drill, and a pre-drill meeting will be held June 7, 1984. Information on Local Tattoo Shop The Council concurred to place this item on the next Council agenda. Management Retreat Manager Flodstrom informed the Council that all management staff would be attending a one-day retreat Friday, June 8, 1984. IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Gerberding discussed with staff the financial impact of the C1allam Transit Buses leaving the City garage. He then requested an update from staff regarding actions taken on recreational vehicle parking. Parks Director Marsh eKplained that a reader-board will be installed on Ediz Hook enabling recreational vehicle parks to display advertisements and maps to I their facilities. He stated that the City is awaiting a cost estimate at . this time. Manager Flodstrom stated that the Police Department and Parks Department were continuing to work on the enforcement of the RV parking regulations. Councilman Hordyk informed staff that he has received requests from citizens that the left turn light for traffic traveling west on Marine Drive at the Truck Route be changed so that on-coming traffic be stopped to enable left turns. Councilman Hordyk then reported on the recent meeting of the NWPPA which he attended in Victoria. He stated that the general consensus was to pay for the WPPSS situation and to get Plants 1 and 3 back on-line to save the industry. He also discussed Federal regulations on voltage and lines in regard to the proposed Morse Creek Hydroelectric project. He also men- tioned that the NWPPA is concerned over industries being lost due to the lack of power in the Pacific Northwest and he made available to staff the 1984 NWPPA resolution. Councilman Hordyk also mentioned the First and Race Street By-pass, stating that he had received a call from a citizen who stated that there was not that big a problem in that location. Councilman Whidden then discussed with staff the status of the relocation of the Greyhound Bus terminal. He also discussed with staff the cultural arts center proposed by Esther Webster. Manager Flodstrom stated that the project is still viable. Councilman Whidden then discussed with the Director of Parks & Recreation problems with the lack of water at the Cemetery over Memorial Day weekend. He then discussed his concerns over enlisting Senators Gorton and Evans to assist in the U. S. Coast Guard review of borderline properties, encourag- ing the Coast Guard to consider acquisition by the City of Ediz Hook property. Councilman Schermer inquired as to the Harbor Management Steering Committee. Mayor Duncan stated that the Committee actions are still under way and that she will report their progress. I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 5, 1984 Mayor Duncan mentioned the tentative date of June 21, 1984, for the con- tinued Council work session on Comprehensive Plans. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting to executive session for the purpose of discussion WPPSS litigation and the City Manager Evaluation at 10:10 P.M. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 10:30 P.M. XII ADJOURNMENT Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:45 P.M. 71,A1: a J"~_ erk ~~~~/ Mayor )... '-, 181