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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/03/19792IQ CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington July 3, 1979 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:30 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Anderson, Boardman, Buck, Duncan, Wray. Members Absent: Councilman Hordyk. Staff Present: Manager Whorton, Attorney Miller, Deputy-Clerk Caso. P. Carr, D. Flodstrom, M. Cleland, D. Frizzell, J. Honnold, A. Rose. Guests Present: L. Sunny, J. Sobieck, G. Rand, P. Brady, D. Baker, N. Pultz, A. Baker, J. Sobieck, K. Pultz, C. Hill, J. Lisk, D. Smith, J. & D. Jones, L. Torres, D. Price. III MINUTES Councilman Wray moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the June 19, 1979 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and Carried. IV ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Chuck Hill, of the Olympic Jr. Baseball League, addressed the Council to request permission for the League to operate a concession stand during the Derby Days parade. The stand will be located in the Peoples Bank parking lot on Laurel Street and will offer hot dogs, pop, etc. Councilman Anderson moved the Council grant Mr. Hill's request to operate a concession stand in the Peoples Bank parking lot during the Derby Days parade. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray. During discussion on the motion, Manager Whorton indicated that the League will require a one day "Peddlers" license. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council. V LEGISLATION 1. PUBLIC HEARING: PRELIMINARY PLAT: SEABREEZE ESTATES, BLOCK B, DIVISION II Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from the Planning Department informing the Council that the original preliminary plat of Seabreeze Estates, Block B, was originally approved by the Council over a yeaz ago. Mr. Jones, developer of Seabreeze Estates, chose to file a final plat for Division I, Block B, but inadvertantly let approval for Division II expire before he could file the final plat. Therefore, according to Ordinance 1631, he had to resubmit the preliminary plat for Commission and Council approval; there has been no change in the original plat approved by the City over a year ago and the one being considered at this meeting. Mr. Jones is mereiy asking for re- instatement. Mayor Haguewood then opened the public hearing and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was Closed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the preliminary plat of Seabreeze Es- tates, Block B, Division II, consisting of twenty-six single family lots on approximately 6.75 acres, located at Suburban Lot 72, northeast corner of 14th and "N" Streets, with the following conditions: (1) fire hydrants CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 3, 1979 V LEGISLATION 1. Cont. 1 should be located at the intersection of "N" and Driftwood Place and at "N" and 14th Street. The cost of the hydrant at "N" and 14th should be prorated with other property that will benefit; (2) all reimbursement fees called £or in Ordinance No. 1881 shall be paid prior to submittal of the final plat; and (3) standard 10 by 10 foot easements on all common lot corners adjoining streets to be provided as required by the Light Depart- ment. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 2. PLANNING DEPARTMENT 211 Mayor Haguewood read the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 27, 1979 with the following action being taken by the Council: A. Final Plat: Seabreeze Estates, Block B, Division II Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the final plat approval for Seabreeze Estates, Block B, Division II, consisting of twenty-six single family lots on approximately 6.75 acres located at Suburban Lot 72, northeast of 14th and "N" Streets, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Boardman then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the final plat of Seabreeze Estates, Block B, Division II, based on the fact that the legal description has been corrected and that it conforms to the preliminary plat previously recommended for approval. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. B. Councilman Buck moved the Council accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of June 27, 1979. The motion was seconded by Council- man Duncan and Carried. 1 3. ORDINANCE: SHORELINE PERMIT PROCEDURES Councilman Buck moved the Council take this agenda item from the table. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. Mayor Haguewood then introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2033 entitled, Ordinance No. 2033 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing new procedures for Shoreline Management permits and a fee for said permits. Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman. During discussion on the motion, Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from the Planning Department and City Attorney stating that the proposed Ordi- nance contains a fee of $75 and establishement of a hearing procedure plus adoption by reference of the applicable State provisions and general ad- ministration sections concerning Shoreline Permits. On call for the ques- tion, the motion was passed unanimously by the Council. 4. ORDINANCE: AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE 1 Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2034 entitled, Ordinance No. 2034 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles defining acceptable methods of security for insuring the completion of improve- ments in approved subdivisions, and amending Ordinance No. 1631. 1 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 3, 1979 V LEGISLATION 4. Cont. Councilman Boardman moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried unanimously. 5. RESOLUTION: REVOCATION OF NEW HONG KONG DANCE LICENSE Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution No. 23-79 entitled, Resolution No. 23-79 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revoking a dance license. Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. 6. ORDINANCE: OUTDOOR'MUSTC FESTIVALS Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Attorney Miller informing the Council that this ordinance was prepared in response to concerns expressed by the Police Department over the lack of regulation of certain "rock festivals" within the City. The proposed ordinance sets out certain requirements for a license to be issued for these festivals and establishes a fee, based upon projected attendance. Mayor Haguewood then introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2035 entitled, Ordinance No. 2035 A ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles re- quiring licenses for outdoor music festivals within the City of Port Angeles, establishing requirements for the issuance of such license, and providing penalties for the violation of the ordinance. Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried unanimously. 7. ORDINANCE: IBEW WAGE ADJUSTMENT Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2035 entitled, Ordinance No. 2036 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, providing for an adjustment in the wages of the employees represented by IBEW Local 997 in the Light Department and the Equipment Rental Division of the Admin- istrative Services Department for the period April 1, 1979 to March 31, 1980. 8. COST OF SERVICE STUDY: WATER AND ELECTRIC RATES Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Administrative Services Director Orton outlining current statisics on water rates since the City converted to metered billing, and requesting authorization to obtain assistance to finish work on the cost-of-service analysis for water and conduct a complete study for the electric utility. CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 3, 1979 LEGISLATION 8. Cont. G~.~ During discussion on Mr. Orton's request, Mayor Haguewood suggested that perhaps this request was premature since the City had just recently con- verted to metered billing. He suggested that the study be done at the end of the year when more data is available. The Council also discussed the cost-of-service study in the electric utility at length with Light Super- intendent Honnold, who stated that his main concern was compliance with the National Energy Act. Subjects discussed included what the study would contain, the risks involved in not doing the study at the present time, and the available data. Councilman Buck then moved the Council table this agenda item. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 9. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED: 10TH AND "K" L.I.D. Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from the Public Works Department informing the Council that in April, 1979, interest was shown in the development of a new LID for sanitary sewer construction only in the 10th and "K" Street area. Of the 33 property owners contacted, 12 approved the LID, representing 50.7$; 12 disapproved, representing 11.4; and 9 did not respond, representing 11.4$. Councilman Anderson then moved the Council authorize the Public Works Depart- ment to proceed with preliminary plans and calculations of preliminary assess- ments for an L.I.D. for sanitary sewer construction only in the 10th and "K" Streets area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. 10. RESOLUTION: MUNICIPAL PIER LEASE Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Manager Whorton informing the Council that after the Municipal Pier project had been designed and bid awarded, the Coast Guard came to the City and requested that the oil-fired boiler be re- _ placed with an electric boiler. Although it is considerably more expensive to install, in the long run it will be better for both the Coast Guard and the City in view of the potential danger from fire or oil spill. The cost o£ this conversion will be approximately $30,208., and the Coast Guard has requested the City increase the annual rental rate in the current lease by $3,400 per year over the 20 year life of the lease. Mayor Haguewood then introduced and read by title Resolution No. 24-79 entitled, Resolution No. 24-79 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the Mayor to sign a revised lease with the United State Coast Guard for moorage space at the Municipal Pier. Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. 11. CIVIC FIELD PARKING Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Public Works Director Flodstrom pro- posing the following options for the parking lot site north of Civic Field: (1) pave the entire site this summer; (2) pave a portion of the site this summer, letting the old basement and foundation areas settle over the winter, and complete the paving next summer; (3) lease the entire area in a gravel condition, waiting until next summer to pave the site, letting the entire area settle and pack down under traffic, maintaining as required; and (4) leave the lot with a gravel surface. Councilman. Wray moved the Council authorize the Public Works Department to proceed: with option number 3 for the spectator parking lot north of Civic Field. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 214 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 3, 1979 VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Norman Pultz addressed the Council to question the status of the metered water figures for June. Mr. Pultz commented that he felt the minimum of 1,000 cubic feet for metered water was too low and many citizens were not watering their lawns or gardens. Mayor Haguewood then stated that there has been several complaints received by the City staff and Council on this matter, and perhaps the rates will be adjusted after the City has had time to gain some statistics. The discussion concluded with Public Works Director Flodstrom explaining how much is owed by the City on the Morse Creek water system and the cost of the Elwha River Water System VII FINANCE 1. AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT: L.I.D. N0. 201 Councilman Wray moved the Council approve payment of $12,900.00 to J.D. Shotwell Company as the sixth and final June 1979 estimate of work done and materials furnished by said contractor on L.I.D. No. 201, and to ac- cept the completed projects L.I.D. No. 201, 16th and "E", and L.I.D. No. 202, 5th and Evans Streets, as established by City Engineer Andrew J. Rose in his certification letters of June 25 and June 27, 1979. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried by the Council. 2. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: PENINSULA FUEL This agenda item was left on the table. VIII CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Wray moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda including Vouchers Payable of $217,036.36 and Payroll o£ $138,358.60. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. Items listed under the Consent Agenda are as follows: 1. Authorize payment of $61,472.71 to Signal Electric for construction of the 8th and Race Street traffic signal. 2. Notification has been received from the Washington State Liquor Control Board of a change of corporate officers for Haguewood's Restaurant, 221 North Lincoln Street. VIX LATE ITEMS None. X STAFF REPORTS 1. Councilman Wray: Asked Public Works Director Flodstrom if the timing was off on the 8th and Race Street light. Requested that the time for using stop lights be shortened during the late hours when traffic is light. 2. Councilman Duncan: Informed the Council that the City has been invited by the Capital Regional District of Victoria to attend a hearing on the es- tablishment of an oilport in this area and offer what knowledge the Task Force has compiled on this subject. The hearing will be July 13, 1979. Requested Council approval of a Task Force letter requesting funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act. Councilman Buck moved the Council endorse the Task Force letter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried. Announced that the Task Force Policy Committee has extended the oilport coordinator's contract for up to six months effective July 7, 1979, subject to availability of funds. 3. Councilman Anderson: Reported on several areas of discussion at the AWC Convention in Spokane. 4. Manager Whorton: Reminded the Council of the EPA workshop on Secondary Sewage Treatment to be held on July 11, 1979. CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 3, 1979 21.5 STAFF REPORTS 1 Attorney Miller: Spoke on behalf of Blackball Transport Co., whose terminal is located at the foot of Laurel Street, regarding possible lease of the City's interest in the platted street which runs into the harbor area and which the terminal is located on. Blackball has made plans to renovate the terminal and docking facilities and are faced with title and insurance prob- lems because of the City's platted street. Mr. Miller explained the steps to be taken in this type of lease procedure, and briefly reviewed a draft lease submitted by Blackball to the City for consideration. Councilman Buck then moved the Council authorize the City Attorney and City Manager to pro- ceed with negotiations and the advertising required on this matter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan. During discussion on the motion, the Council and Attorney Miller discussed possible payment of leasehold tax and the contention of the State that they own this property. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council with Councilman Wray voting "N0." XI ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. to an Executive Session. 1 /zn~/ctf2.,fJ Ci . / /Jr/~u City Clerk Mayor 1