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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/05/1983 I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington July 5, 1983 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Duncan, Councilmen Haguewood, Polhamus, Quast, Whidden. Members Absent: Councilmen Gerberding and Hordyk. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Lannoye, P. Carr, L. Cosens, L. Glenn, R. Orton, V. Clay, K. Ridout, R. Morgan, L. Danks, S. Hardy, K. Maike. Public Present: D. McWilliams, Ken Schermer, S. Fahnestock, T. Haley, L. & K. Dempsey, J. Key, C. Whalley, D. Price, D. Bettger. III MINUTES Councilman Polhamus moved the Council .accept and place on file as received the minutes of the June 21, 1983 regular meeting and Councilman Quast seconded. Mayor Duncan noted an amendment to register page 462, incidating she had been unable to attend the AWC convention. The motion to pass the amended minutes carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Quast moved the Council accept the items listed under the Con- sent Agenda including (l) permission to call for bids for re-roofing Vern Burton Memorial Community Center; (2) payment to Riddell, Williams for legal representation; (3) payment to CH2M Hill for professional assistance; (4) Washington State Liquor Control Board correspondence; (5) vouchers of $981,584.87; and (6) payroll of $195,403.74. Councilman Whidden seconded and Council further instructed Manager Flodstrom in the re-roOfing of the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center. Council noted their planned atten- dance at the Coast Guard change of command ceremony to be held July 13, 1983. On call for the question the motion carried. V FINANCE l. Fire Department Radio Changes Mayor Duncan reviewed a memorandum from Police Lieutenant Myers regarding the bid opening for Fire Department radio changes and councilman Whidden moved the Council accept and award the bid of Richmond Radio for $6,807.63, subject to possible modifications to the specifications as mentioned in the memorandum. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Finance Director Orton introduced vincent Clay, the City t S new Risk Manager, to the Council. Mayor Duncan read Resolution No. 14-83, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 14-83 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the Mayor, City Council and City Staff to recognize CRAIG L. MILLER as a past member of the Port Angeles City Staff who served admirably. 5: 6d CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 1983 She presented the resolution to Mr. Miller and Councilman Quast then presented a token of the Council's appreciation to Mr. Miller; a T-shirt reading "60 - 40 or 40 - 60; That was the question". Councilman Quast also congratulated Sheridan Fahnestock, Daily News, for covering the Council meetings the past seven years. VII LEGISLATION 1. Public Hearings A. Consideration of electrical rate reduction resulting from recent WPPSS related court action. f At the June 21, 1983 meeting, Council discussed the Supreme Court decision filed June 15, 1983 that the City of Port Angeles, as a municipality, did not have the authority to sign the WPPSS 4 and 5 contracts; thereby render- ing the contracts null and void. Council at that time tabled consideration of reducing the electric rates by the amount attributable to WPPSS 4 and 5 and referred the matter to the Utility Advisory Committee for their consid- eration and recommendation. Councilman Quast, reporting for the Utility Advisory Committee, noted the majority of the Committee recommended to "roll-back" the electrical rates by .018<:: per KWh effective August 1, 1983, reserving $400,000 for future WPPSS litigation. (The roll-back represents the amount the rates had been increased in May, 1982 to meet WPPSS 4 and 5 obligations.) Councilman Quast~ representing the minority opinion of the UAC, recommended crediting the anticipated BPA rate increase on November l, 1983 by .018<:: per KWh and reserving $800,000 for future WPPSS litigation; because of the cost involved in implementing a rate change August 1, 1983 which will also need to be duplicated for the November 1, 1983 rate in- crease. Mayor Duncan then opened the public hearing and requested comments or questions from the audience. The following individuals urged the Coun- cil to delay a rate reduction at this time due to the uncertainty of the obligations the City may yet incur as a result of WPPSS 4 and 5 litigation: Bernard Caine, 417 East Front, Port Angeles, Clayton Rennie, 40l Vista View, Port Angeles; James Cammack, 3752 Hill Circle, Port Angeles, and Darol McWilliams, 818 Seamount Drive, Port Angeles. There being no further comments Mayor Duncan closed the public hearing. Councilman Haguewood moved the matter be removed from the table. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Duncan then read an ordinance by title to the Council, implementing the .018<:: roll-back effective August l, 1983, entitled AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles altering the rates for the sale of electricity and amending Sections 3, 4 and 6 of Ordinance 2054, Sections 3, 4 and 6 of Ordinance 2137, Sections 1 and 2 of Ordinance 2173, Sections 1 of Ordinance 2198, Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Ordinance 2210, Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Ordinance 2232, and Sections 13.12.030, 13.12.040, 13.12.060, l3.l2.07l of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Polhamus moved the Council adopt the foregoing ordinance as read by title and Councilman Haguewood seconded. Councilman Quast spoke against the motion. Councilmen Polhamus and Haguewood noted the Council had, at the time they approved the rate increase attributable to WPPSS 4 and 5, indicated they would reduce the rate as soon as it was no longer necessary. After further Council discussion Councilmen Haguewood and Polhamus voted in favor of the motion and Councilmen Quast and Whidden voted "No". Mayor Duncan, voting to break the tie, voted in opposition to the motion; noting the timing is inappropriate for an August 1, 1983 rate adjustment. \ ~,,( Councilman Quast then moved the Council authorize staff to proceed with a ' ~o course of action to credit the anticipated BPA rate increase on November 1, t \; ",]v 1983 by .018<:: per KWh and reserve $800,000 for future WPPSS litigation. t '" Councilman Whidden seconded. On call for the question, Councilmen Quast fl }"'. and Whidden voted "Aye" and Councilmen Haguewood and Polhamus voted "No". l t' \l~ Mayor Duncan, voting to break the tie, voted in favor of the motion. --"1\\\ '< 0/ ~t : ,.' ~f.q\i\lr'~ '[1'", L 1:- ' I I I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 1983 Councilman Haguewood noted the absence of Councilmen Hordyk and Gerberding who had, at the UAC meeting, supported approval of an ordinance implement- ing an August 1, 1983 roll-back. B. Hartman/Lindberg Rezone Request Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing on the Lindberg/Hartman rezone request to rezone a 42,000 square-foot parcel from CAD to RMF located on the south side of Front Street, west of Peabody, and requested comments or questions from the public. There being no comments, Mayor Duncan closed the public hearing. Mayor Duncan then read an ordinance by title, entitled AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles reclassifying property on the south side of Front Street, west of Peabody Street, from CAD to RMF. , Councilman Quast, for the sake of discussion, moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Hartman/Lindberg rezone request and adopt the foregoing ordinance as read by title. Council- man Polhamus seconded. Councilman Quast expressed concern for rezoning such a comparatively small area and Mr. Lindberg addressed the Council regarding the rezone request. On call for the question Councilman Polhamus voted "Aye", Councilmen Quast and Whidden voted "No", and Councilman Haguewood abstained. Mayor Duncan, voting due to lack of a quorum, voted "Aye" which resulted in a 2 - 2 tie vote, with no majority. Councilman Quast then moved the matter be tabled for consideration at the July 19, 1983 meeting. Councilman Whidden seconqed and the motion carried. 2. Planning Commission Minutes of June 22, 1983 Mayor Duncan reviewed the Planning Commission minutes of June 22, 1983 with the following action being taken by the Council: a. Short Plat Appeal - Allen Mayor Duncan reviewed the Planning commission recommendation to approve the Allen appeal of a short plat requirement that a sidewalk be installed adjacent to Peabody Street at the southwest corner of Peabody Street and Whidby Avenue. Councilman Quast moved the Council not concur with the Planning Commission recommendation and deny the Allen Short Plat Appeal. Councilman Whidden seconded. Councilman Quast noted the need for a sidewalk adjacent to Peabody Street and on call for the question the motion carried with Councilman Haguewood voting "No". Councilman Whidden then moved the Council accept and place on file as received the Planning Commission minutes of June 22, 1983. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. 3. Planning Commission Minutes of June 28, 1983 Mayor Duncan reviewed the Planning Commission minutes of the June 28, 1983 special meeting and Councilman Whidden moved the Council accept and place on file as received the Planning Commission minutes of June 28, 1983. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. (See LATE ITEMS for additional action.) 4. Contract Authorization re: DelHur Annexation and EIS Preparation Mayor Duncan reviewed a memorandum from the Planning Department and Council- man Whidden moved the Council authorize staff to contract with Nautilus Associates, Ltd., to prepare the DelHur East Side Annexation Environmental Impact Statement. Councilman Polhamus seconded and the motion carried. 5. Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce - Status Report Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce President Bob Morgan presented a status report regarding the Chamber's tourism activities for 1983. Council then discussed at length with Mr. Morgan, Executive Director Gaye Shannon, and Chairman of the Brochure Committee, Carol Wagner, the progress on develop- ment of a new tourism brochure for Port Angeles, and distribution of the 7 8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 1983 current brochures for this tourist season. During the discussion Council- man Quast moved the council appropriate funds to the Chamber to allow them to complete the new brochure in time for Derby Days 1983. Manager Flodstrom indicated the funds had been allocated in the 1983 budget and the motion died for lack of a second. Darol McWilliams, 818 Seamount Drive, and Paul Saxton, 4616 Old Mill Road, addressed the Council regarding the matter. Council then discussed alternatives for production of a brochure for the 1983 tourist season and concurred to have a representative of the Council, Councilman Whidden, meet with the Chamber's Tourist Brochure Committee to further plan the production of a brochure for the 1983 tourist 1- season and the development of a new brochure for 1984. 6. Development Association - Public Building Improvements - City Hall Larry Dempsey, Development Association, Port Angeles, addressed the Council regarding their proposal for a public building improvement program for City Hall. After discussion of the merits of the proposal Councilman Quast moved the Council authorize staff to provide the Development Association with the information they require to put together a viable proposal to present to the Council. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 7. Sidewalk Sale Obstruction - Port Angeles Downtown Association Councilman Quast moved the Council grant the request of the Port Angeles Downtown Association to hold sidewalk sales in conjunction with Arts-In- Action and Derby Days. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 8. City Lease of Clallam County Fairgrounds to Clallam County Councilman Polhamus moved the Council authorize the Mayor to eKecute the renewal of the lease agreement for the lease from the City to Clallam County for the Clallam County Fairgounds. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. I 9. Resolution - Lease/Purchase Agreement for Police Vehicles At the April 5, 1983 Council meeting, the Council approved a leasing arrangement with First Union Commercial Corporation for l7 new Police cars. As a formality, First Union Commercial Corp. requested a resolution be adopted authorizing the execution of the lease. Mayor Duncan then read by title Resolution No. l5-83, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 15-83 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Port Angeles and First Union Commercial Corporation for the lease/purchase of automobiles for the Port Angeles Police Department. Councilman Quast moved the Council adopt the foregoing resolution as read by title. Councilman Whidden seconded and following discussion of the motion, Councilmen Quast and Whidden voted "Aye" and Councilmen Haguewood and Polhamus voted "No". Mayor Duncan, voting to break the tie, voted in favor of the motion. I 10. Morse Creek Hydro Study Councilman Quast moved the Council concur with the Light Department recom- mendation to authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Engineering Services Contract with Schuchart and Associates to complete the additional studies required to obtain a project license from the Federal Energy Regu- latory Commission, and to increase the budget from $49,300 to $88,800. Councilman Whidden seconded and Mayor Duncan read a memorandum from Council- man Hordyk indicating his support of the recommendation. On call for the question Councilmen Quast and Whidden voted "Aye" and Councilmen Haguewood and Polhamus voted "No". Mayor Duncan, voting to break the tie, voted in favor of the motion. I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 1983 11. Selection of Consultant for Technical Assistance for Energy Analysis of William Shore Memorial Pool Councilman Quast moved the Council concur with the Light Department recom- mendation to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement for professional services with Brown and Caldwell, consulting engineers, for the purpose of performing the IBP Technical Assistance Study of the william Shore Memorial Pool in accordance with the Technical Assistance Study Agreement previously executed with WSEO. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. I 12. Medic I - Consideration of Placing Before Voters Mayor Duncan reviewed a memorandum from Fire Chief Glenn regarding the proposed Firefighter/Paramedic Medic I program and Councilman Quast moved Council instruct staff to prepare the Advisory Ballot wording for the program for review at the July 19, 1983 meeting. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 13. Derby Days Symbol on City roadways Mayor Duncan reviewed a memorandum from the Public Works Department regard- ing approval for an insignia for the Derby Days Committee to apply to City streets to signify Derby Days activities. Councilman Quast moved the Council approve use of the insignia as proposed. Councilman Polhamus seconded and following discussion the motion carried. 14. Designs for Canvas Windbreaker at Civic Pier Manager Flodstrom presented to the Council an artist's rendition of pos- sible designs for the canvas windbreaker at the Civic Pier. Councilman Quast moved the Council refer the designs to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Conunission for their final recommendation. Councilman Whidden seconded and suggested the new Port Angeles logo be used. On call for the question the motion carried. l5. 1984 Budget - Planning and Meeting Dates Councilman Whidden moved the Council approve the 1984 Budget and Planning Schedule as proposed by Manager Flodstrom. Councilman Quast seconded and issued a public invitation to all those interested to participate in the budget process. On call for the question the motion carried. 16. Radio License Agreement - KIRO-TV and KSEA-FM Councilman Quast moved the Council authorize the Mayor to execute agree- ments with KIRO-TV and KSEA-FM for installation of radio equipment in the police building on Ediz Hook. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 17. Derby Days Proclamation Mayor Duncan proclaimed the period of August 26 through September 5, 1983 as "Derby Days" in Port Angeles and encouraged everyone to participate in the many activities that will be taking place. VIII LATE ITEMS 1. Planning Commission Minutes - June 22, 1983 Councilman Whidden moved the Council schedule a public hearing for July 19, 1983 for consideration of a proposed change regarding home occupations in the zoning ordinance. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Dr. Donald Bettger, 114 East First, Port Angeles, spoke in favor of the City's current police pursuit policies. Mayor Duncan reported the Coast Guard Cutter CONFIDENCE would be in Port Angeles August 20, 1983 and noted the 1987 Grange Convention will be held in Port Angeles. She also noted several citizen comments regarding the 9- 10 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 1983 current fireworks legislation and requests for a City fireworks display on Ediz Hook. Mayor Duncan appointed Councilman Quast to attend the Chamber of Commerce meeting July 29, 1983. Councilman Quast complimented Senior .Center Director Jean Hordyk for obtaining a grant from the Olympic Area Agency on Aging for the PNB phone collection service, and thanked Dale Warner, past City Street Superintend- ent, for his service to the City. Allen Short Plat Appeal - Planning Commission Minutes of June 22, 1983 Councilman Quast moved the Council instruct staff to assist Mr. Allen in the installation of the required sidewalk along Peabody Street. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting to an executive session at 10:10 PM. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT The meeting returned to open session and adjourned at approximately 10:30 PM. ~~ 8. ~dA City Clerk rxt~~ I I I'