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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/06/19781,7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 6, 1978 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:30 P.M. II ROLI, CALL Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Anderson, Buck, Duncan, Hordyk, Wray. Members Absent: Councilman Boardman. Staff Present: Manager Whorton, Attorney Walrath, Deputy Clerk Caso. P. Carr, R. Orton, D. Frizzell, J. Honnold, D. Flodstrom, R. Morgan. Guests Present: L. Gregory, L. Sunny, R. Black, E. Hassell, M. Hassell, D. Peterson, R. Peterson, T. Roeser, R. Howe, R. Weed, B. Ferguson, P. Ferguson, D. Bragg, L. Watts, B. Leach, B. Strean, B. & C. Knebes, J. Melton, P. Martin. III MIN[JTES Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the May 16 and 23, 1978 meetings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and carried. IV LEGISLATION 1. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Haguewood read the Planning Commission minutes of May 24, 1978 with the following action being taken by the Council: A. Safeway Store Street Vacation: The Planning Commission continued the hearing on this street vacation request until their June 14, 1978 meeting. Councilman Buck then moved the Council table the public hearing on this agenda item until the June 20, 1978 Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. B. Councilman Wray moved the Council accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of May 24, 1978. The motion was seconded by Council- man Hordyk and carried. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Mar-Lyn Hi11s: Preliminary Plat: Gregory Councilman Wray moved the Council take this agenda item from the table. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from the Planning Department listing the additional easements needed by the Light Department in this pre- liminary plat, and a memorandum from Attorney Walrath clarifying the Mar-Lyn Hills RS-7 zoning classification. Mayor Haguewood then re- opened the public hearing on the Mar-Lyn Hills preliminary plat and requested comments from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. 18 ' CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 1978 IV LEGISLATION 2. Cont. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the preliminary plat of Mar-Lyn Hills consisting of seven single family lots and one duplex lot on approximately 2.4 acres, located west of the Golf Course Road, north of Uplands No. 3 and south of Bellevue Hills, subject to (1) a short plat to be completed to divide Mar-Lyn Hills from the 150 by 140 ' foot parcel located east of Lot 1; (2) all improvements to be made to the specifications of the Public Works Department; and (3) Stan- dard Light Department easements to be provided including (a) 10 feet along the north side of the plat for the existing power lines; (b) 10 feet along the common lot line of lots 6 and 7; and (c) 10 feet along the common lot line of lots 7 and 8. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried. B. L.I.D. No. 202: 5th and Evans Street After reading City Engineer warder's Certificate of Evaluation and Outstanding Assessments amounting to $466,267.04, Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on L.I.D. No. 202 and requested comments from the audience or staff. During the discussion which followed, Public Works Director Flddstrom and various residents of the proposed LID area discussed the twenty foot right-of-way proposed by the Public Works Department for Evans Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets. Two residents voiced their disapproval of this width and suggested a width of thirty feet instead. Mr. Flodstrom stated that amended assessment notices could be sent to the appropriate property owners indicating the increase for the addi- tional ten feet of blacktopping, and, if the protest of this additional amount did not exceed 60$, the right-of-way could be widened; if the protest exceeded 60$ the right-of-way could remain at twenty feet. This way there would be no delay in the L.I.D. [g After several other questions and comments from the audience, Mayon" Haguewood closed the public hearing and introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 1979 entitled, Ordinance No. 1979 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington providing for the improvement of a certain area with- in the city generally known as 5th and Evans by grading, draining and paving of certain streets and alleys there- in, the construction of curbs and gutters, and by doing all other work required in connection with such improve- ments, all pursuant to Improvement Resolution No. 27-78 of the City passed and approved May 2, 1978; creating a local improvement district therefor, providing for the payment of the cost of said improvements by special assessments upon the property in said District, providing for the creating of Local Improvement District No. 202 Fund and for the issuance and sale of local improvement district warrants and notes or bonds. __ .,~,,,~ g g the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood with the amendment that Evans Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets be widened if the protest does not exceed 60~. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried unanimously. Councilman Wray then moved the Council accept the Certification of "Evaluation and Outstanding Assessments" and the Certificate of "Mailin of Hearin Notices and Preliminary Assessments" and adopt CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 1978 IV LEGISLATION 3. BURROWES AND FIX LOGGING ROAD EASEMENT: LETTER FROM DSHS Mayor Haguewood read a letter from Mr. Kenneth Merry, of the Department of Social and Health Services, concerning the Burrowes and Fox logging road easement across the Morse Creek watershed. In the letter Mr. Merry states... "it is our opinion that if the protective measures specified are faithfully followed, the granting of the easement should not jeopar- dize the use of Morse Creek as an emergency back-up water source." During the discussion which followed, Manager Whorton and Attorney Stan Taylor both recommended the Council accept the letter from DSHS and finalize the easement agreement with Burrowes and Fox. However, Mr. Taylor pointed out that discrepancies have been found in Exhibit A of the easement agreement, which describes the course of the actual easement, and recommended acceptance of the agreement with the condition that Exhibit A be corrected to the satisfaction of the City Engineering Department. Councilman Hordyk also voiced his opinion of Mr. Merry's letter, stating that he felt very strongly about possibly jeopardizing the drought relief funds for the Eiwha River Water System and the DHSH letter was not an adequate commitment. The discussion concluded with Councilman Buck moving the Council consider the easement conditions met and authorize Burrowes and Fox to proceed with their project with the stipulation that Exhibit A of the easement agreement be corrected to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Hordyk questioned Mr. Taylor in regard to the length of the easement agreement, which is twenty-five years, and the conditions under which it will be renewed. On call for the question, the motion passed with Councilman Hordyk voting "N0." 4. PEDDLERS LICENSE FEE: DORINE PETERSON Mr. Everett Hassell, representing Ms. Dorine Peterson, owner of Mom's Whistle Stop Canteen, addressed the Council and submitted a petition ~'`~ protesting the annual $200 Peddlers License fee. After a few hrief comments from Manager Whorton and Attorney Walrath, Councilman Wray moved the Council table consideration of this agenda item until the next regular Council meeting in order to give Attorney Walrath an opportunity to research the matter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. 5. DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: PRELIMINARY PLANS Tony Gale, Aennis Haskell and Eric Carlson, of the consulting firm of Kramer, Chin and Mayo, were present at this meeting to present the pre- liminary plans for the downtown L.I.D. Subjects discussed during the presentation included analysis of the existing conditions of the downtown LID area, which included building versus non-building area, existing utilities, property ownership pattern, land use, existing zoning, existing parking areas and traffic patterns, visual images, and the present side- walk conditions. The presentation also included proposed design features of the LID area, with the key element being the future development of the waterfront area, a list of possible funding sources for costs over and above possible LID funding limits, and a cost breakdown of the proposed redevelopment as follows: (a) beautification alone - $2.7 million; (b) - sidewalk replacement - $2.4 million; (c) repair of alleys which would~`r~ include paving and underground utilities - $600,000; and (4) underground utilities for balance of all overhead downtown utilities - 51.6 million. The presentation concluded with Mr. Gale discussing the property assess- ments with various members of the audience. +, 2 Q CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 1978 IV LEGISLATION 6. RESOLUTION -"OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF CLALLAM COUNTY TRANSPORATION COMMITTEE Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution No. 31-78 entitled, Resolution No. 31-78 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles recognizing the Clallam County ' Transporation Committee as an Advisory Committee to the City Council on transportation matters. Councilman Anderson moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. 7. RESOLUTION: PUGET SOUND HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution No. 32-78 entitled, Resolution No. 32-78 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles endorsing the attached Agree- ment between Local Government and the Puget Sound Health Systems Agency. Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried. 8. RESOLUTION: TELEPHONE COMPANY/CITY JOINT USE OF WOOA POLES This agenda item was passed over by the Council. 9. DON FEELEY - RESIGNATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION This agenda item was passed over by the Council. 10. CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE Councilman Buck moved the Council table this agenda item until late September when all Council members can be present. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried with Councilman Wray voting "NO." 11. APPOINTMENT TO SENIOR CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Jean Hordyk, Director of the Senior Center, recommending the appointments of Eleanor Foster, 1012 W. 15th, and Floyd Folkins, Rt. 2, to the Council as members of the Board of Directors for a three year term. Followinq a brief discussion between the Council and Parks Director Frizzell in regard to Board members which live outside the city limits, Councilman Wray moved the Council approve the appoint- ment of Eleanor Foster only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. Mr. Frizzell will discuss with the Board of Directors con- cerning Board members from ouside the city limits and will bring this ~, information back to the Council. 12. LETTER FROM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RE DETENTION FACILITIES Mayor Haguewood read a letter from Mr. Doherty, Chairman of the Board of Clallam Courity.'.Commissioners, informing the .Council that the architects for the new Courthouse complex have indicated that a second "pod" for the new detention center is advisable. Before proceeding with this CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 1978 IV LEGISLATION 12. Cont. Z ~. second pod, however, the Board needs to know the Council's thoughts in this regard; they must know what financial commitment the City would be willing to make to enable construction of the second detention pod. Mr. Doherty suggested either an agreement to house City prisoners in the jail at daily rates, or an outright capital contribution on the part of the City. The Council discussed this matter at length with Manager Whorton, Attorney Walrath, and Acting Police Chief Morgan. It was Manager Whorton's opinion that the number of City prisoners were quite small and only a minor finan- cial contrubution would be made from the housing of these prisoners at a daily rate. However, the City could contract with the County for City prisoners with long term incarcerations; prisoners with detention time not exceeding 24 - 48 hours would remain at the City jail. Following several questions and comments from the Council, Councilman Duncan moved the Council instruct Manager Whorton to communicate with the County as to what the City jail statistics are and what the City needs would be, and to answer any questions the County might have. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. 13. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE IN UTILITY BILLING CYCLE Director of Finance and Administrative Services Orton briefly reviewed his memorandum to the Council concerning possible changes in the utility billing cycle before finalization of the design and programming contract for the new data processing system. In his memorandum Mr. Orton sug- gested four alternatives: (1) remain at status quo - monthly cycle; (2) bi monthly billing - read and bill full amount every two months; (3) bi-monthly reading/billing - read and bill full amount every two months but allow partial payment; and (4) alternate monthly reading/billing - read light meters one month, water meters the following; bill light charges one month, water sewer and sanitation the next. It was Mr. Orton's recommendation that since a change to a bi-monthly cycle would complicate the conversion to computers and possibly have a detrimental effect on customer relations and collections, the City should remain on a monthly cycle, at least for the present time. The Council discussed this matter briefly with Mr. Orton and then decided that no change in the utility billing cycle should be made at this time. There was no further Council action on this subject. V ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA t3one . VI FINANCE 1. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS A. Sale of Surplus Transformers - Light Department Councilman Anderson moved the Council award the bid for sale of surplus distribution transformers to the high bidder, T & •R Electric, Coleman, .,, South Dakota, with a total bid price of $1,694.99. The motion w ~'"'' , seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. Other bidders included Ross Electric Supply, Chehalis - $1,675; and Northwest Transformer Service, Everson - $1,005. The engineer estimate was $1,575. 2 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 1978 VI FINANCE 1. Cont. B. Purchase of Transformers - Light Department Councilman Buck moved the Council award the bid for purchase of three phase pad mounted distribution transformers to the low bidder, Westing- house Electric Supply Cp., Tacoma, with a total bid price of $10,737.02 The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. Other bidders included North Coast Electric, Seattle - $10,769.77; Anixter- Pruzan, Tukwila - $13,245.62; Standard Transformer Co., Tigard, Oregon - $12,627.77; G. E. Supply Co., Tacoma - $10,920.04; Utility Supply Co., Tacoma - $13,756.54; Graybar Electric Co., Tacoma - $11,024.99; and Graybar Electric Co., Tacoma - $11,365.51. The engineer's estimate was $11,100. C. Award of Data Processing Contract Councilman Buck moved the Council concur with the recommendation of Finance Director Orton and award a design and programming contract for the City utility billing system to Western Data Corporation for a total cost of $39,200, and award a contract for the financial manage- ment systems to R. J. Hansen or Western Data based upon the more feasible of the following alternatives; (a) transfer and modification of usable Kennewick programs, joint development of those remaining; and (b) total custom development of financial software for Port Angeles. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. VII CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Buck moved the Council approve the items under the Consent Agenda including Vouchers Payable of $572,056.84, L.I.D. of $50.68, and Payroll of $122,308.45. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and carried. Items approved under the Consent Agenda are as follows: (1) Authorize the Public works Department to call for bids for the con- struction of LID No. 201 and LID No. 202. (2) Authorize Finance and Administrative Services Department to call for bids to replace three ~ ton pick-up trucks in the Sewer, Water and Park Dept. (3) Authorize payment of $3,010 and $587.74 to CH2M/Hill for engineering services from December 1977 to April 1978. (4) Authorize payment of $39,190.16 to General Construction Company for construction of the Zig-Zag Rampway. (5) Approve payment to the following equipment suppliers for the Elwha River water Project: (a) $620.00 to E. S. Constant Co. as the retained percentage; (b) $6,505.60 to Worthington Pump Corp. as the retained percentage; (c) $281.78 to Tower Equipment Co. as the retained percentage; (d) $10,254.18 to W. R. Grade Co. as the final payment and regained percentage; (e) $4,348.31 to ILI Corp. as the final payment; and (f) $4,202.30 to Westing- house Electric Supply as the final payment and retained percentage. (6) Authorize payment of $192,398.76 to Del Guzzi Construction as the third progress payment on Civid Field, Phase II. (7) Authorize payment of $38,233.60 to CH2M/Hill for engineering services on the Elwha River Water Project. (S) Notification has been received from the Washington State Liqvor Control Board of a transfer of license for the Little Brick Tavern from Ruby King to Lyle Virgil Beaudette, a Special Occasion license for Harrington's Town House to be held at the Elk's Ballroom, 131 East First Street on June 17, 1978 by the Wapiti Bowmen, and a Class E, F license renewal for Robinson Foods, 210 North Oak, and Fairmount Grocery and Service, Rt. 3 Box 84. CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 1978 23 VII CONSENT AGENDA (8) Cont. Notification from the Washington for issuance or reissuance of Li year commencing July 1, 1978 for record: La Casita Mexican Restaurant Salt Chuck Fish Co. Inc. Pizza Pete Sandwich Mill & Beverage Co. Babe's Tavern Brickie's Place M & C Tavern Chinook Tavern Wagon Wheel Tavern Gateway Tavern Salty Dawg Little Brick Tavern The Harbor Tavern Thunderbird Tavern Olympic Recreation The Keg Port Angeles Pub Sunrise Tavern State Liquor Control Board of application quor Licenses for the forthcoming licensing the following businesses is noted for the The Godfather Thunderbird Boathouse Grandview Grocery Olson's Grocery P.A. Distributing Co. United Distributors Andy's Outback Aggie's Inn Birney's Restaurant Lee's Fairmount Restaurant Elks Naval Lodge Goldie's Restaurant Dale Rollf's Restaurant Harrington's Town House Peninsula Golf Club New Hong Kong Haguewood's Restaurant The Bushwacker Fraternal Order of Eagles VIII LATE ITEMS .1. BRITISH COLUMBIA FERRY Manager Whorton informed the Council that there is a possibility of securing a ferry from the B.C. Ferry System to help alleviate the overload at the ferry terminal during the summer months. Mr. Whorton requested the Council authorize him to write to the Minister of Tourism in British Columbia Province to request this assistance. After a few comments from the Council, Councilman Buck moved the Council authorize the City Manager and Mayor to pursue the possibility of developing this project with British Columbia. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried with Councilman Anderson voting "N0." 2. STREET VACATION COMPENSATION: "A" STREET, LIBERTY STREET, R. L. ANDERSON Councilman Hordyk moved the Council set the compensation for the vacation of a portion of "A" Street and a portion of Liberty Street at $2.63 per square foot, and Mr. R. L. Anderson's property on Vashon Street be sold at the same cost as the court settlement of the Stephens property. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried with Councilman Wray voting "NO." VIX STAFF REPORTS 1. Councilman Buck: Requested something be done to control speeding traffic in the city. During discussion with Acting Police Chief Morgan on this matter, Councilman Hordyk mentioned the problem o£ delivery vans double parking, and Mayor Haguewood pointed out the problem of vehicles running red lights. 2. Councilman Wray: Pointed out that in addition to the above mentioned traffic problems, there is also a problem with trucks using their jake- brakes on Front Street and the Truck Route. Mentioned that traffic is still being conjested by the loading zone on Lincoln Street between Front and First Streets. Requested speed limits be painted on the streets again. Questioned Public Works Airector Flodstrom concerning the paint striper. 2 4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 1978 VIX STAFF REPORTS 3. Councilman Duncan: Noted that at the May 16, 1978 Council meeting, the Council adopted a policy statement regarding the City's opposition to Northern Tier, and requested full Council approval of the use of this statement during the Department of Energy meetings in Seattle in May and as a statement to EFSEC as to the City's position on preempting local authority. Councilman Buck then moved the Council ratify these activities. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried. 4. Councilman Anderson: Mentioned that a recent newspaper article stated that the growth rate in the energy demand is declining due to higher energy prices. Questioned Manager Whorton regarding patroling of Ediz Hook during the summer. Questioned Planner Carr concerning the possibility of a major east-west arterial for the City. 5. Manager Whorton: Reminded the Council of the Special Meeting Monday, June 12, 1978 and announced that there will be an Executive Session following the special meeting to discuss litigation. X ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. ~ ~. City Clerk ~ ~ .," 1 1