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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/19/1986i I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Whidden called the meeting to order at 7 :03 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Hallett, McPhee, Quast, Schermer, Stamon. Members Absent: Councilman Hesla. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Acting Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, B. Myers, R. Orton, S. Brodhun, L. Glenn, G. Sugiyama, D. Wolfe. Public Present: M. Greubel, H. Hansen, C. Alexander, E. Edwards, P. Feeley, S. Indelicato, R. Belfield, L. McPhee. M. Snow. III VII Suspended VIII LEGISLATION (Continued) 1. Request from "Citizens for Responsible Government" to Address Council Carl Alexander, 1712 West Fifth Street, spokesman for the group "Citizens for Responsible Government questioned Council and staff on information from a confidential source that the City pays the Light Department $34,000 per year rent on City Hall; that upon completion of the new City Hall, City Light would be required to pay $14,000 a year for rent; furthermore that after completion of the new City Hall, the present facilities on Front Street would be closed and a new City Light building would be constructed on 18th Street, at a cost to the ratepayers of approximately $300,000. He asked if this information was correct. Manager Flodstrom responded, stating the information was substantially incorrect. He stated the City's General Fund had been paying rent to City Light for approximately 25 years in the amount of $22,700. Manager Flodstrom presented a number of facts as to maintenance and operations costs of the facility, which were not considered in the conclusion by the Group that lost revenue would occur. He reviewed further information which had been a matter of public record and discussion for several years. Mr. Alexander asked how City Light would make up the lost revenue without a rate increase, and if there were a rate increase, how much would it be. Manager Flodstrom stated there would be no rate increase to make up for lost revenue. He stated the sale or disposal of .the present City Light facilities would benefit the Light Department. Mr. Alexander then asked for what reasons would the present City Light facilities be abandoned. Manager Flodstrom reiterated his response to the first question, stating the present City buildings in the Downtown area would be marketed to accommodate better uses of the property. Discussion at great length followed. Roxanna Belfield, 2432 Woodside Circle, requested more public hearings be held on the City Hall. She also thanked Councilmembers for their response to the group's questions. Larry Leonard, 1030 Olympus, asked if the present or past Council had voted on moving City Light from the present facilities to the Corporation Yard at 16th and "B" Streets. Councilman Hallett stated by adopting the plans and blueprints for City Hall, Council has approved administration's decision in moving the City Light Department from its present location to a combined new facility. Discussion followed at great length. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington Continued from June 17, 1986 June 19, 1986 555 556 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 19, 1986 Kathleen Harrel, expressed concerns over projected size of the Police Department, asking how adequate it was now and how adequate it would be in ten years. She was also concerned that use of the Burton Community Center by citizens might be limited if the Police Department occupied a portion of it. Manager Flodstrom stated the locker /shower room on the west side of the Burton Center could be renovated more economically to be used by the Police Department, which would not delete any space currently in use as a Community Center, and the cost for that renovation was included in the project cost. He stated the schematics did have room for anticipated growth. Discussion followed at great length. 2. Request from Councilman McPhee to Further Discuss City Hall Issue Councilman McPhee presented Councilmembers with a memo. He then reiterated many of his comments from previous meetings. Councilman Stamon, for the record, expressed disagreement with his comments. 3. Consideration of Contract With Peninsula Tourism Council Following brief discussion, Councilman Stamon moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to execute the agreement with Peninsula Tourism Council. Council- man Hallett seconded and the motion carried. 4. Consideration of Ordinance Converting to Biennial Budget Process Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2400 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, establishing a fiscal biennial budget, adopting Chapter 35A.34 RCW by reference, creating a contingency tund, amending Chapter 3.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code, and repealing Ordinance No. 77. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Council- man Stamon seconded. Councilman McPhee stated he would like to see the City stay with an annual budget review until a five -year plan has been in effect tor several years. Discussion followed. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman McPhee voting "No 5. Replacement of City's Harbor Utility Boat Fire Chief Glenn provided background regarding the needs of a new boat. Discussion followed. Councilman Hallett moved to give approval to the Port Angeles Fire Depart- ment to purchase the used 1975 Reinell from Clallam County for the sum of $2,250 and that the firefighting equipment be moved from CHUB I to CHUB II and the $2,250 be obtained from the "CHUB" Fund. Councilman Stamon seconded, and amended the motion to add the City retain CHUB I for the Parks Department for repair work on the City Pi Councilman Hallett concurred. On call for the question, the amended motion carried. 6. Request for Authorization of Mayor to Execute Liquidator's Release in Settlement of Lawsuit (Kenton Lee Case) Following brief discussion, Councilman Schermer moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to execute the Liquidator's Release for the full amount of the City's claim against the Market Insurance Company tor damage, costs, and attorney's fees incurred in the Kenton Lee v. Port Angeles lawsuit. Councilman McPhee seconded and the motion carried. 7. Consideration of Interagency Committee tor Outdoor Recreation (IAC) Grant Application Resolution Waterfront Trail Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 18 -86 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles authorizing application for funding assistance for an Aquatic Land Enhancement Project to the Department of Natural Resources. 9. Board of Adjustment Minutes of June 2, 1986 557 CITY COUNCIL METING June 19, 1986 Councilman Quast moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Hallett seconded. Planner Carr gave an update on the Waterfront Trail regarding construction and use. Some discussion followed. On call for the question, the motion carried. 8. Proclamation for Derby Days August 22 to September 1, 1986 Mayor Whidden proclaimed the period of August 22 through September 1, 1986, as Derby Days in Port Angeles. Councilman Stamon moved to accept and place on file as presented the Board of Adjustment minutes of June 2, 1986. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 10. Request from Chamber of Commerce for Financial Assistance with Fourth of July Fireworks Display Councilman Quast noted on Tuesday, June 17, 1986, after the regular meet- ing, he was contacted by Richard Wilson, who was involved with helping clean up after last year's fireworks display on Ediz Hook. Mr. Wilson relayed to Councilman Quast that a mound of garbage, approximately 90 cubic yards, was collected. Councilman Quast said Mr. Wilson wanted to relay that while Ediz Hook was probably the best spot to light firecrackers, he wanted the City to be aware of the litter and pollution problem and that State funds for clean -up were no longer available. Councilman Quast relayed to the Council other concerns voiced by Mr. Wilson. Councilman Stamon asked if the annexation of Ediz Hook into the City limits and the realignment of the City line would cause a problem with allowing a display of, this type to occur. Manager Flodstrom stated structural displays were exempt. Fire Chiet Glenn believed, if plans were approved, the sponsors would hold this year's display on the railroad tracks between ITT Rayonier near Falls Trail. Councilman Quast stated he would be strongly against having it on the railroad tracks, citing a fire in that area last year. Councilman Hallett stated he was not against a request from the Chamber per se, but had a philosophical opposition to fireworks because he personally does not like them and stated it was a concept whose time has served its purpose, much like trick -or- treating. He said he appreciated a nice display but felt it was not an appropriate use of City funds from his philosophical perspective. Councilman McPhee commented that amateurs had caused the fire on the rail- road tracks. He stated a professional would be hired and did not feel the Chief would allow someone to set off fireworks where a fire would most likely occur. Fire Chief Glenn stated anyone having a public fireworks display had to have a $1,000,000 liability insurance policy. Discussion tollowed. Councilman Quast moved to allocate the $1,000, but with the pointed hint this was the last time. Councilman Schermer seconded the motion, adding to discourage any other fireworks within the City. Councilman Hallett felt if the motion was good for today, it was good for all time or not at all. Councilman Quast acknowledged Councilman Hallet's concerns, but stated that after talking with citizens last year, a general consensus was excitement about the display, although they would have liked the barge closer to shore. He said his reason for making the motion was that the Chamber and other various establishments who had permitted the collection and contribu- tions, had gone through the process for months and collected $3,000. Councilman Stamon stated a lot of time and effort has been spent this year promoting the Port Angeles area. She noted because it was an Expo year, the City was prayerfully anticipating a large number of people in town, and 558 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 19, 1986 stated she was split between Councilman Hallett's and Councilman Quast's positions. She said it was a reasonable alternative to individuals setting off their own fireworks, but echoed very strongly the concern that this should absolutely be the last year for the City to participate. She asked if the residents above the railroad tracks area would be notified prior to the Fourth of July, because of the noise impact on those residents. Manager Flodstrom stated the Chamber had contacted other organizations but did not know the success of those contacts. Discussion followed. Steve Indelicato, 130 West 12th Street, stated Councilmembers were not addressing the financial issue. He felt the Chamber should stay within their means. Councilman McPhee agreed. Mr. Indelicato asked, "Why should the taxpayers support it with their taxes if they won't support it volun- tarily?" Following discussion, Councilman Quast amended his motion to amend the existing service contract with the Chamber. Councilman Schermer concurred. Councilman Stamon further amended the motion to state the amount be up to $1,000. Councilmen Quast and Schermer concurred. On call for the question, the amended motion carried, with Councilman Hallett voting "No IX CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS /LATE ITEMS Councilman Stamon requested Item No. 11 from the Information Agenda, re- garding the "keg ordinance" be brought back to Council, possibly for the next meeting. Councilman Stamon also noted letters received from Senators and Congressmen on behalf of Port Angeles regarding secondary sewer treatment. Councilman Quast initiated discussion regarding the responses given to the group "Citizens for Responsible Government Councilman Schermer expressed concern for the discussion and decision by Councilmembers on Tuesday's regular meeting June 17th, regarding the City Hall issue. His concern was with instructing the architects to proceed with Items 1 to 7. Some discussion followed. Councilman Quast amended the previous motion to change Item 7 to Drive -up Window /Drop Box with recom- mendation to accept the drop box. By concensus, Councilmembers decided to change Item 7. Councilman McPhee initiated discussion at some length regarding the budget hearing process. Councilman Quast initiated discussion regarding the possible installation of a signal light at the intersection of Front and Ennis Streets and requested the question be included in the first information letter to the public. Mayor Whidden noted a Clallam County DWI Task Force meeting at 8:00 AM Saturday, June 21, 1986, at the Coast Guard Air Station, to demonstrate the effect of alcohol and driving while intoxicated. Manager Flodstrom reminded everyone the regular Council meeting of July 1, 1986, will be held in the old Council Chambers at 134 West Front Street. Manager Flodstrom noted two events scheduled on Monday, June 30, 1986, one being the annual membership meeting for the Port Angeles Business Associa- tion at Birney's Restaurant. The second item on June 30th he noted was Port Angeles night at Seattle Mariners, a community effort sponsored by the Port Angeles Little League and The Daily News. X ADJOURNMENT Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:41 PM. There was no executive session. &Q Acting Clerk Prepared by: (la Mayor