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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/28/1994 2785 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 28, 1994 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Sargent called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order SPECIAL MEETING: at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Sargent, Councilmembers Braun, Doyle, Hulett, McKeown, Ostrowski, and Schueler. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B. Collins, L. Glenn, K. Godbey, J. Pittis, B. Titus, B. Becket, and D. Sawyer. Public Present: E. Tuttle, R. Amundsen, I. McKeown, C. Alexander, S. Feiro, and D. Vincent. Mayor Sargent announced that the purpose of this meeting was to conduct a work session and consider changes to and adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, as well as changes to and adoption of revised water and wastewater rates. Public hearings on these issues were held previously. Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan: Planning Director Collins indicated the appropriate maps were available for reference purposes. In addition, he noted the distribution of an additional memo setting forth minor changes and/or additions to the Comprehensive Plan which should supplement those being considered this evening. The Council then proceeded to individually review the revisions as submitted. In reviewing the Transportation Plan, Director Collins advised the Council that the '~'~lc City. could pu.rsue State and Federa[~funding sources for implementa, tign. ~.' ~, Under Capital Facilities Policies and Objectives, the Council held considerable discussion concerning the formulation of the School Concurrency Task Force as approved at the last Council meeting. It was agreed that the three Council members appointed (Mayor Sargent, Councilmembers McKeown and Hulett) would be responsible for forming the Task Force. Further, the Council felt it appropriate to reconstitute the Task Force membership to include a Planning Commissioner. Manager Pomeranz suggested that a City staff representative not be considered a member of the Task Force, but rather a resource. This vacated slot can then be filled by the Planning Commissioner. The Council agreed with this recommendation. Written recommendations and findings of the Task Force, to include majority and minority opinions, are to be submitted to the City Council in its entirety for consideration. The time element for this endeavor was considered, in view of the fact changes to the Comprehensive Plan can be accomplished in one year. Therefore, by consensus, the Council agreed that a report from the School Concurrency Task Force should be forthcoming no later than January 31, 1995. This should give the Council ample time to review the recommendations and conduct the necessary public hearings. The Council deliberated over the suggested wording having to do with the development of a capital facilities plan by the Port Angeles School District, which the City would consider for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan. In response to a request for clarification, Attorney Knutson indicated the Growth Management Act requires the School District and City to formulate capital facilities plans because they provide urban services. The requirements get more specific in that the plans must be tied into levels of service. The School District has already established these required levels. Proceeding with consideration of the proposed changes, the Council studied a Land Use/Residential Policy relating to those areas with severe limitations for septic tank drain fields which are otherwise adequate for development. The proposed wording states those areas should be restricted from intense development until sewers are available. This portion specifically applies to service within the City limits. The ' 1 - 2786 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 28, 1994 Comprehensive Plan proposed language was not included as a Land Use/Residential Policy, but the (Cont'd) following will be added to Utilities and Public Services: New development should be served by sanitary sewers. It was emphasized that this language allows for discretion in the event of hardship on the part of a citizen. Also, for purposes of clarification, discussion was held concerning the definition of "development" in terms of this language. Director Collins noted this language would apply to all development, to include single family residences. The Council was in agreement. Consideration was given to Growth Management Policies concerning the City being the ultimate provider of urban services within the City limits and the Urban Growth Area for those services which the City provides. It was noted many people would expect to obtain City services; however, the City can enter into service territory and acquisition agreements. This has already been initiated by City Light and the P.U.D. for electrical service, and Public Works is presently working on something similar for water service. Director Collins summarized changes made to the Land Use Map, with Senior Planner Sawyer assisting with the use of overheads. The changes were accepted as presented. Break Mayor Sargent recessed the meeting for a break at 7:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:59 p.m. Discussion returned to the Growth Management Policies and the determination that the City should be the ultimate provider of urban services within the City limits and the Urban Growth Area. Planner Sawyer indicated the City is ahead of where the County wants the City to be, particularly in view of agreements such as that entered into between City Light and the P.U.D. The question was raised as to whether this has been accepted by the County, and Attorney Knutson agreed that the use of "should" leaves room for working out arrangements for another service provider if the City isn't in a position to provide the services on an immediate basis. Lengthy discussion followed, and the Council subsequently agreed to the following language: "The City should be the ultimate provider of urban services within the City limits and the PAUGA except to the extent otherwise provided in a UGA Urban Services and Development Agreement that is reached pursuant to the County-wide Planning Policy". The Mayor individually reviewed other changes proposed in the Comprehensive Plan, which were approved by the Council by consensus. The Mayor then directed attention to the Growth Management Element, Item 7, concerning the recognition of density of one unit per acre as urban/suburban and to use that density as the demarcation between urban and rural for purposes of establishing or amending the PAUGA. This particular issue is of great concern to the County, and the Mayor felt it warranted further consideration. Director Collins indicated the Council could choose to leave this item in the Plan as written, change the language, or delete it. Further, he noted this matter has been debated over a lengthy period of time without being resolved. He felt the current language serves urban planning for Port Angeles and the Urban Growth Area. A consultant engaged by the County proposed similar language. However, the County chose to reject the proposed language, as it prefers to consider one unit per acre as rural. After further consideration, Councilman Braun moved to eliminate the language from the Plan at this time, pending further dialogue. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion. In the ensuing discussion, the Council considered alternate language submitted by Attorney Knutson which appeared to be preferable. A vote was taken on the motion, which failed unanimously. Attorney Knutson reiterated the proposed language for purposes of a motion. Councilman Schueler moved to rephrase Item 7 as follows: "The City's preferred policy is to recognize a density of one unit per acre as urban/suburban and to use this density as the demarcation between urban and rural for purposes of establishing or amending the PAUGA; however, the City will continue to discuss this issue with the County with the goal of arriving at a consistent City/County policy prior to finalization of the UGA". Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion, which carded unanimously. Councilman Doyle addressed the Capital Facilities Element and questioned the levels of service pertinent to the Port Angeles School District. Planner Sawyer explained the data, and Councilman Doyle emphasized the fact that the levels should not be established at a higher level in order to impact development. Discussion was then held concerning levels of service for police and fire. In particular, the Plan establishes that the City should not approve any development that will not be served at or less than the level of service of standards. For the Fire Department, there is to be a 4 minutes response time or residential sprinkler system installation. At this time, Fire Chief Glenn approached the podium and showed an overhead depicting the response times within the City. This strategy was adopted in 1986, and is one being considered by other municipalities. Port Angeles has been involved in getting certification for the area plumbers in this regard. Lengthy discussion ensued, and -2- 2787 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 28, 1994 Comprehensive Plan it was agreed by consensus that this level of service is acceptable as written. It was (Cont'd) . reiterated that development, by definition, also includes single family residences. After further discussion, Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Comprehensive Hah as revised, citing Findings 1 - 13 and Conclusions A, D, as set forth in Exhibit "A", which is attached to and becomes a part of these minutes. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2818 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles adopting a new Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title..The motion was seconded by Councilman Hulett and carried unanimously. Revised Water and Revised Water and Wastewater Rates: Mayor Sargent reviewed the information Wastewater Rates submitted by Gary Leaf,_ Power Analyst, which was submitted in response to the Council's request for an option in addition to a flat monthly charge of $25 for wastewater. Several citizens expressed opposition to the new rate because they were low water users. The new option provides for two tiers: $26 per month for customers whose monthly water usage is equal to or greater than 430 cubic feet or $22 per month if monthly consumption falls below 430 cubic feet. Councilman Braun inquired as to how many customers use less than 430 cubic feet, to which Finance Director Godbey responded there are 1,112. Director Godbey indicated there would be sufficient revenue generated if the Council should choose to adopt the tiered rate. Counciimember McKeown moved to adopt the tiered rate of $26 and $22. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion. Councilman Braun asked that a friendly amendment be made to the motion to the extent that the public will be advised that if their water utilization exceeds 430 cubic feet, then they will be charged the higher rate. This was acceptable to Councilmembers McKeown and Ostrowski. Director Godbey advised the Council these rates will go into effect July 6, 1994. Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance (with tiered rate) by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2819 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising rates for wastewater service and amending Chapter VI of Ordinance 2394 as amended and Chapter 13.65 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilmember McKeown restated the motion to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, to include the amendment language as proposed by Councilman Braun. Councilman Ostrowski agreed, and a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Sargent read the revised water rates Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2820 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising water rates and amending Ordinance No. 2181 as amended and Chapter 13.44 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Ostrowski moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilman Braun and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Cl~rk q ('~. 3 2788 Exhibit Comprehensive Plan. Findings: 1. The State's Growth Management Act mandated adoption of a Comprehensive Plan consistent with the State's Growth Management Act. 2. The proposed draft plan replaces the City's Comprehensive Plan prepared in 1976. 3. The City was in the process of updating the 1976 Comprehensive Plan prior to the State's mandated update. 4. There has been early and continuous public review which includes citizen input recorded through a public survey, public testimony, neighborhood meetings, and committee meetings. 5. More than six hundred people provided testimony in this process, and 1,473 households responded to the initial public opinion survey. 6. An environmental impact statement has been prepared for the document. 7. An EIS addendum which addresses the capital facilities element was issued on June 14, 1994. 8. The Comprehensive Plan includes a capital facilities element and capital facilities plan which was lacking in the original document. 9. The Comprehensive Plan includes annexation policies for areas within the designated urban growth area. 10. Open space and recreation policies have been included in the Plan. 11. The Plan is adopted consistent with the Clallam County-Wide Planning Policy and meets the State's deadlines for growth management concurrency. 12. The City has met the requirements of the Growth Management Act in its adoption of the Interim Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinance, the Wetlands Ordinance, the proposed Urban Growth Area Boundaries and the County-Wide Planning Policy document adoptions. 13. Development regulations are required to be consistent with the Plan. 2789 Conclusions: A. The City has met the requirements of the Growth Management Act in adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. B. SEPA environmental review has been completed. C. The revised Plan is a reinforcement of the direction which began with the City's 1976 Comprehensive Plan. D. The Comprehensive Plan for the City of Port Angeles is in the public use and interest. Adopted by the City Council at its meeting of June 28, 1994. ATTEST: ~B~ck~J. uPtdn, City Clerk