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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/06/1977299 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington .June 6, 1977 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson at 7:30 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Olson, Councilmen Anderson, Buck, Haguewood, Ross, Wray. Members Absent: Councilman Hordyk. Staff Present: City Manager Whorton, Attorney Walrath, Clerk Parrish, D. Frizzell, K. Rodocker, H. Kochanek, P. Carr, P. Rodman, D. Flodstrom, C. Caso. Guests Present: A. Lannoye, J. Haugstad, D. Haugstad, G. Phillips, M. McCall, T. Serr. III MINUTES Councilman Anderson moved the minutes of the May 25, 1977 meeting be accepted and placed on file as received. Councilman Wray seconded the motion and it carried. IV FINANCE 1. BID AWARDS Councilman Buck moved the Council award the bid for the asphalt resurfacing of 5th Street from Lincoln Street to Cherry Street, 8th Street from Lincoln to Cherry Street, and "I" Street from 12th Street to 16th Street, to the sole bidder J. D. Shotwell Company at a total bid price of $24,200. Councilman Ross seconded the motion and it carried. 2. L.I.D. N0. 200 - VALLEY STREET Councilman Haguewood moved the Council authorize payment of $27,300 to J.D. Shotwell Company, Tacoma, as the first (June) and final estimate of work done and material furnished by said contractor on L.I.D. No. 200. Councilman Buck seconded the motion and it carried with Councilman Anderson abstaining. 3. PAYROLL Councilman Ross moved the Council approve payroll transfers of $119,375.03. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. V ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayor Olson read a letter from Chris Pierce of Stevens Jr. High containing some suggestions from his class on how the City may possibly conserve energy. City Planner Carr informed the Council that both he and D. Frizzell will be talking to Chris' class on Tuesday, June 7, 1977 at i:00 P.M. VI LEGISLATION 1. PUBLIC HEARING - L.I.D. N0. 198-A PEABODY HEIGHTS Mayor Olson declared the Public Hearing open at 7:45 P.M. and read Public works Director Flodstrom's Certificate dated June 1, 1977, that the thirty- day protest period on L.I.D. No. 198-A has expired and as of the opening of business May 31, 1977, there have been received protests amounting to $6,872.61, or 94.6 of the estimated assessment of $7,267.79. Q Q CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 1977 VT LEGISLATION 1. Cont. The Council discussed the high percentage of protests with Manager Whorton, Attorney Walrath and Mrs. G. Phillips, one of the ten property owners in- volved in L.I.D. No. 198-A. During the discussion it was determined that although there have been sufficient protests received to upset the resolution to assess those properties which received work not within the scope of L.I.D. No. 198, many of these property owners felt a moral obligation to pay at least a part of the improvements received. Mayor Olson then read Attorney Walrath's memorandum regarding the possible removal of Mr. F. Wilson's property from the assessment roll of L.I.D. No. 198-A. Mr. Wilson's property was improved by the project strictly according to the terms of the ordinance authorizing L.I.D. No. 198. Mr. Wilson did not however receive the initial notice of intention to order the project, consequently, his property falls within the statutory definition of "omitted property", RCW 35.44.360. According to this statute Mr. Wilson's property should be removed from the assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 198-A and a re- solution as for an original assessment should be adopted. This means that Mr. Wilson will receive all the notices and will be given an additional op- portunity to prepay his assessment without penalty as though his property alone constituted a local improvement district. By removing Mr. Wilson's property from L.I.D. No. 198-A, the final assessment roll would be $3,939.28. The protest percentage on L.I.D. No 198 would be increased to 4.6~ by adding Mr. Wilson's property to the L.i.D. No. 198 assessment roll. After further comments from various property owners, Mayor Olson closed the hearing. Councilman Anderson moved the City pay $7,267.79 on L.I.D. No. 198-A and no- tify the property owners that they may pay the City the amount the feel is just. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Haguewood then moved the City exclude Mr. Wilson from L.I.D. No. 198-A and pay $3,939.28. Councilman Ross seconded the motion but first re- quested the motion be amended to read that Mr. Wilson be included in L.I.D. No. 198. After a protest from Mrs. G. Phillips on the wording of this motion, Councilman Haguewood withdrew his motion and Councilman Ross withdrew her second. Councilman Haguewood then moved the Council remove Mr. Wilson from L.I.D. No 198-A since his property falls within the statutory definition of , "omitted property" under RCW 35.44.360. Councilman Ross seconded the motion. On called vote, Councilman Anderson voted "No" with the remaining members voting "Aye". The motion carried. Councilman Haguewood moved the Council recognize L.T.D. No. 198-A as being defeated by over 60$ protest, and pay the final assessment of $3,939.28. Councilman Ross seconded the motion and it carried. A suggestion was made by Councilman Haguewood that Mr. Wilson be contacted by Manager Whorton, Attorney Walrath and Department of Public Works Director Flodstrom to discuss this matter with him. Mayor Olson then read for the record City Engineer warder's Certification of the "Expenses Used in Preparing the Final Assessment Roll" and the "Mail- ing of Notices of Hearing on Final Assessment Roll" dated May 17, 1977. At this time there was a brief discussion between D. Flodstrom, Director of Public Works, and W. Dier, owner of Walt's Boulevard Grocery, regarding the curbing that was put in frontof Mr. Dier's store. Mr. Dier was instructed by Mayor Olson to submit a letter to the Council with his request to have the curbing removed. CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 1977 VI LEGISLATION 2. PLANNING COMMISSION i soi Councilman Anderson moved the Council accept and place on file the minutes of the Planning Commission's May 23, 1977 meeting as read by Mayor Olson. Councilman Ross seconded the motion and it carried. 3. RESOLUTION DECLARING REAL PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS Resolution No. 10-77, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles declaring certain real property to be surplus, was adopted by the City Council at the May 25, 1977 meeting. 4. ORDINANCE SPECIFYING PROCEDURES .FOR SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY Mayor Olson introduced and read the title of Ordinance No. 1925 entitled, Ordinance No. 1925 AN ORDINANCE establishing the procedure for sale of certain surplus real property. Councilman Ross moved the Council adopt the Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Olson. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haguewood. The Council discussed the procedures set out in the Ordinance for sale of the property with Manager Whorton and Attorney Walrath. The Council decided that the Mayor would open the sealed bids on July 13, 1977 at 9:00 A.M.; that the newspaper notice of the sale of the property would be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks with the first publication not being less than thirty days prior to the date of the sale. it was also decided that all sales would be by cash or cashiers check only; that the first sentence of Section 1 should read as follows: The property listed in the following schedule shall be sold for the minimum price indicated for ' each respective parcel (the word minimum was added); that the phase "name and address of bidder" be added to Section 3 E. and that Section 3 A. be amended to add the word'."place". In the event Mayor Olson is unable to open the bids on July 13, 1977, the Council will designate an alternate at the Council meeting prior to the bid opening. The location of the bid openings will be arranged by Manager Whorton and will be published in the "Notice of Sale". Councilman Ross also pointed out that the correct minimum amount of the prop- erty is $238,000. On call for the question, the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1925 was unanimously passed by the Council. 5. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION Manager Whorton briefly reviewed the purpose for expanding and updating Or- dinance No. 1657. The significant changes in the proposed Ordinance are a change in the Name to Recreation and Parks Commission, an increase in the membership from five to seven members, and removal of the limit on how many terms of office an individual may serve on the Commission. Mayor Olson then introduced and read the title of Ordinance No. 1926 entitled, Ordinance No. 1926 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles creating a Recreation and Parks Commission, providing for the appointment of members to such a commission, prescribing the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the Council - Manager form of Government and repealing all ordinances in conflict. Councilman Anderson moved the Council adopt the Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Olson. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and unanimously passed by the Council. 0 2, CITY COUNCIL MEETING Jvne 6, 1977 VI LEGISLATION 6. WATER SERVICE REQUEST Mayor Olson read a letter from F. Fuller on behalf of Mrs. D. Holcomb, petitioning for water service for property being purchased by Mrs. Holcomb which is located just outside the City limits west of Fairmount Avenue. According to the letter, the Dry Creek Water Department is reluctant to furnish water because they feel this area will be annexed in the near future and also because their pipe line is too far away. Manager Whorton advised the Council that Public Works Director Flodstrom checked into the location of the City line in relation to the Dry Creek line. Mr. Flodstrom then reported that to furnish the property with water would require an extension of approximately 130 feet of the City's 2 inch PVC pipe and 40 feet of 1 inch service and that the City currently serves two of the adjacent properties on Spruce Street with that 2 inch line even though it is out of the City. Manager Whorton then recommended that should the Council grant the request a pre-annexation agreement should be drawn up containing the stipulation that Mrs. Holcomb be required to sign any petition proposing annexation of the area. Councilman Ross then moved the Council concur with Manager Whorton's recom- mendation and extend the water line to the property Mrs. Holcomb is purchasing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Haguewood stated he would feel better if Mrs. Holcomb owned the property and she as owner requested the water extension. Councilman Wray expressed the opinion that the City should abide by the policy of not serving properties located outside the City limits. Councilman Anderson felt an annexation petition should be submitted. On call for the question, Council- man Ross voted "AYE." All other Councilmembers voted "NO." The motion was denied. Manager Whorton will recommend to Mrs. Holcomb that a petition for annexation be submitted to the City Council. 7. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENT Mayor Olson read Planning Director Carr's memorandum regarding the necessity of appointing another member to the Board of Adjustment. Councilman Anderson suggested the Daily News help out by printing an article regarding need for a new member. This agenda item was then tabled. 8. RESIDENTIAL SEALCOATING PROGRAM Mayor Olson read the Department of Public Works recommendation for unimproved streets to be included in the 1977 Residential Sealcoating Program. These streets are: 1) 10th Street (unpaved portion between"M" and"N" Streets), 0.15 mile; 2) Rhodes Road (Old Mill Road to Rose Street), 0.20 mile; 3) Grant Avenue residential area( includes Grant Avenue, Olympus Avenue, Craig Avenue, and Porter Street), 0.75 mile. Councilman Wray moved the Council authorize the Public Works Department to proceed with the 1977 Sealcoating Program as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ross and carried. 9. LATE ITEMS Mayor Olson read Police Chief Kochanek's memorandum regarding the portable radio bids, a 1977 budget item. Councilman Anderson moved the Council award the bid for four portable radios to the sole bidder, Motorola Com- munications, at a total bid price of $3,753.08. Councilman Ross seconded the motion and it carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 1977 303 VII STAFF REPORTS 1 1. Mayor Olson: Read a letter from a Port Angeles resident concerning the City's policy regarding street corners that have impaired vision due to high grass and the City's policy regarding preservation of energy. 2. Councilman Wray: Commented on certain businesses using the City sidewalks and streets. Commented on the future power supply for the local mills that buy their power from the City. 3. Councilman Haguewood: Recommended the Council take action on the Port Angeles Liquor License Renewals submitted by the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Councilman Ross moved the Council approve the Liquor License Renewals sub- mitted by the Liquor Control Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried with Councilman Haguewood abstaining. Commented on the large number of drivers running red lights and suggested a news media educational program through the Police Department. 4. Councilman Anderson: Discussed with Parks Director Frizzell the repairs to the pool and the temperature of the showers. 5. Manager Whorton: Reminded the Council that the Council meeting will adjourn to an Executive Session. VIII ADJOURNMENT At 9:00 P.M. the meeting adjourned to an Executive Session to discuss Labor Relations and the David Stephens Litigation. 1 ~%/cL1/GGSif!/ L/ ~ ~ `cG~~l City Clerk L~%kc~cv~ a~ `~/c~ 304 PUB ~CIHEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY ~wtll~ e h Id p a Public hearing Plannin Y the Porf Angeles 1<, 1976 nthe Hm fission on June Hall at 7;Og gh School Town hAVrPOSe of P. M. for the Petition to annex nslderin9 a Port to the CttY of 'describedgeles the following Blocks, Aroperty: Addition Green's Belle Vtew R a WW Secfton 11, T 30 N WashingfonClallam County, Ali lntereSted Parties may ex Pressa~ such hearing antl ~tlisa heir aPProval or PProval of this annexatlOn. Paul D. Carr Ci} CitY Planner Pub.: June 11 Yof Port Angeles. ~. .--1976. ~ 12-THE DAILY NEW lpalrabllcalloa -_ '' Port Angeles,Wash.,~Tuesr ~ 53077A - NOTICE O !opal Publlcarlon NOTICE OF7HEARING ON FINAL • ASSESSMENT ROLL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 198-A CITY OF i .PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON L.I.D. No. 198-A PeabotlY Heights I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthattheassessmeniroll' for Local Improvement District No. 19B-q c-eatetl by Ordinance No. 1940 for the construction antl installation of certain I street and storm sewer improvements within the area generally known as Peabody Heights is now on file and open for public inspection at the office of the Ctty Clerk of port Angeles, Washington. Said roll has been set for I hearing at a meeting of the Clty , Council at 7:30 o'clock in the evening on the 8th day of June, i .'1977, at the City Council Chambers, 136 West Front . Sireef, Port g I Washington, All persons ewho ' may desire }o object to said. i assessments are notified to make such objeciien in writing and 10 file the Same with the j CkY Clerk ai or prior to the date ; and time fixed for such hearing. At the time and place }ixetl + rand of such other times as the i hearing may be continued to, , t me City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization for the purpose of considering such roil and at such hearing or hearings will consider such objections I t the~eof and w~l correct, rey~se' f change or motlify such roe! or anY part thereof or set aside - I such roll and order that such assessment be made de novo, I taking"such action as to such ~. i body shall appear just and l equitable and then proceed f0 confirm the toll by ortlinance. Marian C. Parrish, + i City Clerk I+ City of Port Angeles, Pub la,Q 18,9, 20,n1977. I r ' 1288 i NOTICE Sequim School District Board of Directors will hDltl a budget hearing in the board room on I 7uestlaY, May 14, 1977, ai B I to adopt the budget for JuIY and ~ August, 1977, I Jack McKay, Superintendent , SCHOOL DISTREQT3 7 ' P.O. Box 695 ~ Pub.: MaY 13S 17u 197 WA 98382 F PUBLIC HEARING S CHANGE OF DATE L.i. D. NO. 198-A PEABODY HEIGHTS t NOTICE is hereby given that Monday, the 6th tlay of June, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. at the council ~hambers in the City of Port ~ Angeles be and the same hereby is /axed es the time and - ~ place for nearing upon the assessment roll for LOCeI r Improvement District No. 198• Marian C. Parrish - lily Clerk Pub.: M~ 30, une 1, 2, 3, S. 1977. 53077 ~ ' ! NOTICE OF. ~ ~ MEETING CHANGES The Port Angeles Gity ~ Council will void their Juno 1 regular meatings'on Montley; { June d, 1977, antl Mohtlay, June 20, 1977, at 7:3g p. m. ,ln the council chambers at 131 W: jFront Street. Marian C. Parrish CITY CLERK Pub.: M 36, vne:1, 8, 1S, 1977, i ,\ C t 1