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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/24/1969 86 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON SPECIAL MEETING June 24, 1969 The Council met in special session at 8:30 P.M. Officers present were Mayor Wolfe, Councilmen Maxfield, Thorne, Bettger, Schroeder, Basom and Cornell, and City Manager Herrman who acted as Clerk in the absence of the City Clerk. The purpose of this meeting was to pass on the following resolution. RESOLUrION NO. 12-69 A RESOLUTION setting a hearing on the proposed vacation of an a.Hey in Block 201, Townsite of Port Angeles. I A motion was made by Councilman Maxfield, seconded by Councilman Thorne and unanimously carried, that the foregoing resolution be adopted as rea~ setting the Hearing date for July24, 1969 in the Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M. The business for which the meeting was called having been concluded, the meeting adjourned. PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUN IL THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON //d~ D. D. Herrman, Acting Clerk July 10, 1969 The City Council met in regular session at 7: 30 P. M. Officers present were Mayor Wolfe, Councilmen Maxfield, Thome, Bettger, Schroeder, Basom and Cornell; City Manager Pro Tern Palmer, Attorney Moffett and Acting Clerk Klinge. A motion was made by Coune! 1man Schroeder, seconded by Councilman Bettger and unani':'" mously carried, to accept and place on file the Council Minutes of June 19, 1969. I A motion was made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman Maxfield, and unani- mously carried, to approve and pay to CH2M the amount of $17,550.51 (Pay Estimate No. 16) for the con struction of the interceptor sew ers . A motion was made by Coune! lman Bettger, seconded by Councilman Thome, and unani- mously carried, to accept the first fixed estimate of work done and material furnished by the City in the construction of streets and alleys in East Lincoln Heights 1. I. D. No. 189 in the amount of $3,000.00. A motion was made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman Maxfield, and unani- mously carried, to approve and pay to J. D. Shotwell Company the amount of $71,000.00 (Fifth Estimate) for the work done and material furnisFted in East Lincoln Heights L. I. D. No. 189. A motion was made by Councilman Bettger, seconded by Councilman Maxfield, and unani- mously carried, to approve and pay to Avon Miller the retained percentage in the amount of $242.60 for com pletion of Front and Penn Streets Storm Drain. A motion was made by Councilman Bettger, seconded by Councilman Basom, and unani- mously carried, to approve and pay to DelGuzzi, Inc. the amount of $12,000 (4th EStimat, for work done and material: furnished on Lauridsen Blvd. from Race to Ennis. I A motion was made by Councilman Maxfield, seconded by Councilman Bettger, and unanimously carried, to approve and pay Claims Vouchers in the amount of $163,239.72; L. I. D. No. 189 $74,019.39;..L. I. D. No. 190 $21,000.00; Payroll Transfers in the amount of $49,198.96; and Interdepartmental Transfers for Tune in the amount of $51,705.27. A motion was made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman Schroeder, and unanimously carried, to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and grant a variance from the front yard setback requirements of an RS-7 zone to permit Ernest Candell to construct a carport 18' from the fiont property line instead of the 25' required in the 2100 block on West Fourth. 87 PROCEEDINGS QF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON July 10, 1969 (contd.) A motion was made by Councilman Thome, seconded by Councilman Schroeder, and unanimously carried, to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and grant a variance to J. Z. Miller, Jr. from the rear yard setback requirements of an RS-7 zone to permit him to construct a family residence 18' from the !ear property line instead of the 25' requirements. I A motion was made by Councilman Cornell, seconded by Councilman Maxfield, and unanimously carried, to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and grant a 10' setback from the north margin of Front instead of the required 35' .to permit Robert D. Chamberlin to retain an ice dispef1sing machine on the northeast comer of Front and Champers Street. A motion was made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Counci lman Cornell, and unani- mously carried, to concur with the Planning 90mmission's recommendation to grant a variance from the City's zoning regulations to permit Frank Morris, Sr. to enlarge a pre-existing non-conforming building at 1116 and 1118 East Front Street as per application. A motion was made by Councilman Cornell, seconded by Councilman Bettger, and unanimously carried, to concur with the Planning Commission I s recommendation and approve the request of the Sanitation D.ept. to build a new garage on the.' Southwest' comer of 4th and Valley Streets. A motion was made by Councilman Bettger, seconded by Councilman Maxfield, and unanimously carried, to accept and place on file the Planning Commission Minutes of July 1, 1969.; I A motion was made by Councilman Maxfield, seconded by Councilman Bettger, and unanimously carried, to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to grant Richard 1. Brown, Port Angeles, Distributing Co., a Conditional Use Permit and variances to enable him to utilize the former PUD building at Motor Avenue and Oak Street for a beer. and wine distributors warehouse with the understanding that he would move his building back anytime an L. 1. D. program is instituted and was willing to dedicate a right of way for the abutting streets. Mrs. Eleanor Priest was present to discuss her request for the vacation of the alley in Block 186 Townsite. No recommendation from the Planning Commission had been received and the matter was tabled. A motionw.as.made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman Bettger, and unani- mously carried, to execute a Quit Claim Deed to W. E. Russell and Jane Russell, and Alfred Lawrence and Velma Lawrence, releaSing and cancelling the easement for water pipe line granted by Clallam County to the C.ity of Port Angeles. The following ordinance was read in full. . ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE establishing the speed limit on Lauridsen Blvd. I A motion was made by Councilman Cornell, seconded by Councilman Maxfield, and unanimously carried, to table the ordinance for revision. The City P-ttomey was directed to prepare an ordinance limiting the speed to 30 m. p. h. on Lauridsen Blvd. from J.,incoln to Ennis Streets. The follOWing ordinance was read in full. . ORDINANCE 'NO. 1658 AN ORDINANCE requiring the furnishing of restroom facilities at drive-in restaurants. 88 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES,' WASH:INGTON July 10,1969 (contd.) A motion was made by Councilman Maxfield, seconded by Councilman Cornell, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing ordinance be adopted. A letter from Mrs. Lillian Orr regarding the need of restrooms in the downtown area was read. A letter from Les Roline desiring to do the architectural work for the remodeling of the City Library was read. I A motion was made by Councilman Thorne, seconded by Councilman Easom, and unanimously carried, to table the mem orandum from the Finance Dept. recommending a City-wide Equipment Fund for a work session. A motion was made by Councilman Thorne, seconded by Councilman Basom, and unani- mously carried to table the memorandum from the Finance Dept. recommending new Equipment Rental Rate schedule for a work ses sion. A motion was made by Councilman Thorne, seconded by Councilman Bettger, and unani- mously carri1d, to permit the south half of the Laurel Street block between Front and First Street;1)eo closed the morning of August 30, and the entire block in the afternoon and evening of that day for Salmon Derby Days. It was requested that the sound speakers be pointed North, away from the residential area, and that the activities stop at midnight. A letter signed by Leo's and Angeles Ambulance Services regarding the revision of the ambulance ordinance was read. A motion was made by Councilman Maxfield, seconded by Councilman Easom, and unanimously carried, to refer it to the City Attorney and Police Chief for their recommendations and to be discussed at a work session. A motion was made by Councilman Maxfield, seconded by Councilman Thorne, and I unanimou,ly eanied. to fone-iane Race Street between Front and Fic". theceby . banning parking on both sides of the single block; and to four-lane Lincoln from First to the alley, banning parking on the East side of Lincoln from First to Front; creating two lanes North bound, and eliminating parking on the West side of the street for Southbound traffic, but only in the half block from First to the alley.. A motion was made by Councilman Bettger, seconded by Councilman Maxfield, and unanimously carried, to instruct the City Manager to investigate the possibility of installing manually-operated signals at the new Lauridsen and Race intersection for pedestrian crossing, to be used when school children are in the area; this is in addition to the "slow" signs which have already been installed and the installation of "rumble" strips in front of these signs. It was suggested that a work session be held to review the bridge and Franklin School. A letter from the Clallam County Humane Society regarding the City's budgeting $4,500 was read and a motion wa's made by Councilman Maxfield, seconded by Councilman Thorne, and unanimously carried, to refer it to the Budget Committee. Letters from Senator Jackson and Congressman Meeds were read regarding the Ediz Hook erosion problem and a meeting date with the Corps of Engineers and other inter- ested people was set for July 22 at 7: 30 P. M. in the Council Chambers. A letter to the Longhouse Committee regarding the Longhouse status was read and Stanley Palmer was instructed to notify the newspaper when the carving has begun. I A motion was made by Councilman Bettger, seconded by Councilman Thome, and unani- mously carried, to place on file the Child Guidance Center report for June, 1969; Minutes of the Clallam-Jefferson County Community Action Council of June 18, 1969; Minutes of the Port Angeles Public Library Board of June 26, 1969; and the Out-of- town report of Don Fairbairn, Supv. of Swimming. I ,a ,- "" p , ~ ~-A": CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS TO July 10, 1969, COUNCIL MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman Maxfield and unanimously, that Pay Estimate No.3 for construction of L.I.D. No. 190 - Pennsylvania Park Sanitary Sewers in amount of $21,000.00 be approved and paid to Morris Construction, Inc. (Revenue Warrants to be drawn against L.I.D. No. 190 bearing interest at the rate of 6.15% per annum and dated July 14, 1969; proceeds to be deposited in the L.I.D. No. 190 Fund, and a Cash Warrant drawn on said fund in favor of the creditor in amount of $21,000.00 in payment for work performed. A motion was made by Councilman Bettger, seconded by Councilman Thorne and unanimously carried, to accept the L.I.D. No. 190 - Fairmont Sanitary Sewer System project as completed. (The retained per cent to be paid the con- tractor, Morris Construction, Inc. in thirty days if no liens have been filed with the City Clerk during that period.) d g 1lzu71~ . City Clerk '- ~ W.W Mayor 89 PROCEEDINGS, OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON July 10, 1969 (contd.) ~etter from the Chauffeurs, Teamst~rs and Helpers, Local Union No. 589 requesting the City of Port Angeles to recognize them as the Qargaining agent for the Police Dept. was read and a motion was made by Councilman Cornell, seconded by Councilman Maxfield, and unanimously carried, to refer this to the City Attorney to ascertain from the Police Dept. that this is the wishes of the Police Dept. I A letter from the State Auditor regarding revised duties of the Assistant Chief Examiners was read and referred to Accountant Childress. A meeting relating to sound suppression will b.e held July 15, 1969 at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers and the Polic.e Dept. will make a report at that time. A motion was made by Councilman Thorne, seconded by Councilman Basom, and unanimously carried, to approve the liquor licenses.of Clarence Edward Breen, .Sunrise Cafe; Thomas A. Carr and Harry Bradford, Evergreen Distributing Co.; Enos Distributing Co.~ Richard Lee Brown, Port Angeles Distributing Co. and also change of address from 207 East 6th to 2119 South Oak; Abbott and Smith, Inc., Smitty's Fine Foods change of address from 112 East .Front to 517 South Lincoln; and transfer of license from Doris Bernice Wallace, Olympic Distributing Co., to Thomas Adamson Carr and Harry Bradford. A motion was made by Councilman Maxfield, seconded by Coun cilman Thome, and unanimously carried, to refer the request of Anderson Ford Co. for the City to vacate the Alley in Block 16, Puget Sound Cooperative Colony Addition, between Front and Georgiana East of White's Creek to the Planning Commission. Also, detennine whether or not the City has need for the W~-of Lot 11 and all of Lot 14 of Block 7 of Puget Sound Cooperative Colony Addition; if not to put them up for bids. I Under new business. a change of the next Library Board meeting from July 24 to July 31, 1969. The meeting adjourned at 10: 30 P. M. ----, l-1A ~ "- ~. ~lM~ ACTING CL 'R~ I