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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/01/1995 3097 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 1, 1995 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Sargent called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:31 SPECIAL MEETING: p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Sargent, Councilmembers Braun, Doyle, Hulett, McKeown, Ostrowski, and Schueler. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Senior Assistant Attorney Dickson, Deputy Clerk Hagar, B. Becker S. Brodhun, K. Godbey, B. Titus, D. Sawyer, T. Riepe, K. Ridout, G. Kenworthy, and S. Hursh. Public Present: O. Campbell, B. Campbell, W. & R. Belfield and G. & M. Wiggins. ' ADJOURN TO The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 6:31 p.m. to discuss several matters of EXECUTIVE SESSION: litigation. RETURN TO OPEN The meeting returned to open session at 6:55 p.m. SESSION: CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Sargent called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council m order at 7:06 REGULAR MEETING: p.m. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Sargent. ALLEGIANCE: APPROVAL OF Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July MINUTES: 18,1995 Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried by a majority, with Councilman Hulett abstaining. CEREMONIAL 1. Yard of the Month Awards for August MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: Yard of the Month Awards for August 1995 were presented to: William and Pat Bell, 735 West Fifth Street; Earnie and Jcrrine Main, 537 West Sixth Street, Chuck and Mary Lou Yard of the Month Award Paulson, 1845 E. Laufidsen Boulevard; Holly Dempsey, 912 South Race, #1; and Karen for August 1995 Yakovich, 317 Viewcrest. The Neighborhood of the Month Award was presented to the 1300 Block of Seventh Street. FINANCE: 1. Change Order for Francis Street Storm Drain Project Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Councilman Braun moved to approve change order no. 1 in the amount of $42,194.00 and authorize transfer of additional funding of $90,000.00 from the Wastewater Fund for the Francis Street Storm Drain Improvements Project No. 92- 37. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion. Discussion followed and Councilman Braun asked City Engineer Kenworthy to clarify additives A and B, which he did. Mr. Kenworthy exhibited pictures of the excavation sites, and explained that the asphalt and cobbles were in much worse condition than expected, therefore, more excavating was necessary than had been anticipated resulting in higher costs. After further discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Ostrowski moved to accept the Consent Agenda, including: 1) Authorization for Mayor Sargent to attend the National League of Cities Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, November 29 - December 3, 1995; 2) Voucher list - August 1, 1995 - -1- 3098 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 1, 1995 $1,601,489.90; and 3) Payroll - July 16, 1995 - $370,906.06. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion. Mayor Sargent explained that her trip to Phoenix would be 100% reimbursed by Municipal Research. A brief discussion followed regarding the voucher list, and a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE State law requires that public heating notices be published prior to any public heating AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ being held. Due to an oversight, a public hearing notice was not published regarding the STAFF TO BE City Light rate increase. Mayor Sargent stated that as it is not mandatory to hold a public CONSIDERED OR hearing prior to an electric rate increase, this item would be removed from the public PLACEI) ON A heating portion of the agenda. However, public comment would still be allowed as this FUTURE AGENDA: item was advertised as a hearing on the radio and Channel 21, and the newspaper had mentioned it in an article. Mayor Sargent felt this item should be heard next on the agenda, in the event someone wished to comment on it. LEGISLATION: City Light Rate Increase City Light Rate Increase Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Light Department and opened the Ordinance No. 2875 floor to public comment. Jerrine Main, 537 West Sixth Street, declared the BPA was forced to spend too much money on saving fish. She felt it was unwise of them to lower their rates, when the money could be used for other purposes. She further stated that it was unwise of the BPA to lower rates when it had unpaid debts. Light Director Titus explained that there were many private utilities willing to sell power at a lower rate than Bonneville. If the BPA does not lower its rates, it will lose customers and be in much worse shape. There was no further comment and Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2875 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, altering the rates for the sale of electricity and amending Ordinance 2776 and Chapter 13.12 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Couneilraan Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilmember MeKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Public Hearings Rezone Request-German 1. REZONE REQUEST- REZ 95(06)04 - GERMAN, Eighteenth Street between "N" and "0" Streets: Request to rezone approximately 5.37 acres from RS-9, Ordinance No. 2876 Residential Single Family, to RMD, ResidentiaI Medium Density. Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department. Councilman Braun stated that he had received a phone call early today from a resident of the area under discussion. This person felt this rezone would devaluate his home and property. Councilman Braun asked this information be on record. Mayor Sargent opened the public heating at 7:49 p.m. Craig Miller, 230 East Fifth Street, stated he was Mr. German's representative. Mr. German felt there would be an appearance of fairness problem as he is a member of the City's Planning Commission, and the applicant in the rezone. Mr. Miller stated that this rezone was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and should be approved. He reminded the Council that the Planning Department staff had also recommended approval, and offered to answer any questions the Council might have. There was no further testimony and Mayor Sargent closed the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2876 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles rezoning 5.37 acres located on Eighteenth Street west of"lq" Street fi-om RS-9, Residential Single-Family, to RMD, . Residential Medium Density. -2- 3099 CITY COUNCILMEETING August 1, 1995 Councilman Ostrowski moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, citing Findings 1-7, and Conclusions A, B, and C, as set forth in Exhibit "A' which is attached to and becomes a part of these minutes. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Subdivision Regulations 2. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, City-wide: Proposed amendments to the City's subdivision regulations for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. (Continue to August 15, 1995) Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department and opened the public heating at 7:58 p.m. Councilman Hulett moved to continue the public hearing to ~ugust 1S, 1995. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Braun attended the funeral of Tom Hunt, a former member of the Utility COM1VI1TTEE Advisory Committee. He attended a Real Estate Committee meeting, which will be REPORTS: addressed later in the agenda, and a meeting with Councilmembers McKeown and Doyle, as well as members of staff and of the local home builders association to discuss building and fire codes. Councilman Doyle attended a Computer Committee meeting, a Real Estate Committee meeting and Telephone Committee meeting. Manager Pomeranz advised the Council that the new phone system will be a joint city/county venture. Councilman Doyle also attended the meeting on building and fire codes. Councilman Schueler had no report. Councilman Ostrowski attended the Real Estate Committee meeting, and was a member of the Search Team for the Clallam County Transit Manager. It is hoped that the new manager will be on board by August 21, 1995. Councilmember McKeown attended the Computer meeting as well as the building and fire code meeting. She also attended a meeting of the Youth Task Force along with Manager Pomeranz. The Task Force would like the library board to look into building the new library on the old Albertson grocery store site. The Historical Society would like to use the Carnegie Library as a satellite, however, they do not wish to give up the Lincoln School site. Many ideas were exchanged, and Councilmember McKeown felt it was a good meeting. Councilman Hulett attended a Chamber of Commerce meeting and a Public Information meeting. Mayor Sargent attended the sixth annual Yes to Youth Days. 'Approximately 5,000 youth participated in the program this year, and Mayor Sargent commended Recreation Manager John Hicks for his efforts in promoting and implementing this program. Mayor Sargent also attended an EDC meeting and discussed master planning of the Industrial Park at Fairchild International Airport. She attended a preliminary meeting involving Woodnet, and an AWC Employee Benefit Workshop. Mayor Sargent announced that Manager Pomeranz would be conducting a budgeting workshop for the AWC. LEGISLATION: A. Ordinances Not Requiring Public Hearings Electric Bonds 1. Request Authorization to Issue Electric Bonds Ordinance No. 2877 Mayor Sargent reviewed information provided by the Finance Department. Finance Director Godbey explained that this bond issue is approximately $2.7 million and is the seventh bond issue in four years. The bonds will be sold to the lowest bidder and the proceeds will finance capital improvements. There is currently a very favorable market with an average interest rate of 5.88%. Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2877 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington establishing a plan and system for Capital Improvements; authorizing the issuance Of a series of electric revenue bonds in the principal amount of $2,760,000 to finance a portion of the City's electric utility capital improvement program; and authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive bid. -3- 3100 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 1, 1995 Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Boyle ~econded the motion. After a brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carded unanimously. Surplus Property Revision 2. Revision of Surplus Property Ordinance Ordinance No. 2878 Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the City Attorney and read the Ordinance by rifle, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2878 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising the requirements for disposal of surplus real and personal property and amending Ordinance No. 2168 as amended and Chapter 2.60 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Ostrowsld moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion. A~er limited discussion, a vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. Break Mayor Sargent recessed the meeting for a break at 8:32 p.m. The meeting reeonvened at 8:56 p.m. B. Resolutions not Requiring PubBc Hearings None. C. Planning Commission Minutes/Action Items 1. Planning Commission Minutes of duly 12, 1995 Councilman Doyle moved to accept the Planning Commission minutes of July 12, 1995. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. D. Other Considerations Horse Taxi License 1. Horse Taxi License Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Police Department and the City Clerk. Councilman Boyle moved to approve the business license application for a horse taxi submitted by Mark and Lisa Jedlicki through June 30, 1996. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion. A brief discussion followed regarding the travel route as there was some concern regarding the carriage being allowed on busy or very steep streets. Commander Riepe and Deputy Public Works Director Ridout addressed these concerns. Changes can and will be made to the route map as necessary to ensure safety and/or to facilitate travel. After further brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Thunderbird Boathouse 2. Lease of Portion of Ediz Hook to Thunderbird Boathouse Lease Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Real Estate Committee. Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve the proposed lease for a portion of Ediz Hook, which includes a boat launch for public use, to The Thunderbird Boat House and authorize the Mayor to execute the lease. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. Discussion followed and Councilman Doyle was concerned about the wording regarding the damage deposit. He felt it should state "damage or clean up". Attorney Dickson stated this clarification to the lease could be added without a problem. Councilman Ostrowski agreed to amend the motion to add language clarifying clean up. Councilman Braun agreed as the seconder of the motion. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Marketing Seventeenth 3. Marketing of City-Owned Property on 17th Street from "D " to "E" Streets Street fi.om "D" to "E" Streets Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Councilman Ostrowski moved that the property be offered for sale, the Property Manager be directed to call for sealed bids for the lots to be sold as conditioned, those conditions include: extension of the waterline from D to E Streets to complete the loop; a plan for and installation of a storm drainage facility, either for individual lots or all lots collectively; the installation of minimum street improvement of a 20 feet wide asphalt paved street with a three foot and six foot gravel shoulders; and a -4- 3101 CITYCOUNCILMEETING August 1, 1995 minimum bid price of $22,500 per lot. Upon receipt of the bids, the results will be reviewed by the Real Estate Committee and a recommendation made to the Council for award. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion. A discussion followed, and Councilman Schueler expressed concem over the cost of irr~astructure and affordable housing. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried nnanimously. Letter in Support of BPA 4. Letters to Congressional Delegation Supporting Bonneville Power Cost-Cutting Measures Administration Cost-Cutting Measures Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Light Department and asked Director Titus for comments. Director Titus explained that investor owned utilities (IOU's) have attempted to attract BPA customers by offering terms and prices as much as 10% less than current BPA rates. Director Titus then reviewed the history that let to IOU's being able to discount power and advised the Council that the BPA has requested public utilities to send letters of support for its cost cutting efforts to Congressional Delegates. Councilman Sehueler moved to authorize the Mayor to sign letters to the Congressional Delegation supporting BPA's cost cutting efforts. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. HazMat Amnesty Day 5. Agreement with County Re: HazMat Amnesty Day Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Councilman Schueler moved to support the Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day as outlined. Couneiimember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Letter fi.om Governor 6. Letter from Governor Re: Northwest Straits National Marine Sanctuary Re: Marine Sanctuary Mayor Sargent stated she had received a letter from the Governor expressing the same concerns the Council had regarding placement of a marine sanctuary in the strait. A discussion of the letter followed, and it was the general consensus of the Council that another letter be sent stating the City's position in this matter. Japanese Friendship Day 7. Japanese Friendship Day Mayor Sargent reviewed the agenda for JApanese Friendship Day, and requested that those wishing to participate in vahous activities RSVP, as there was limited space for some events. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Deputy City Clerk ' ~/ (~.~yor O,~y -5- 3102 REZONE REQUEST - REZ95(06)04 - GERMAN Findings: - 1. The request is to rezone 5.37 acres from RS-9 to RMD in the 2300 Block of West 18th Street described as Suburban lot 103 of the townsite of Port Angeles, as per plat recorded in volume 1 of plats page 27, records of Clallam County, Washington; except that portion conveyed to Alfred Gordon Hansen and Margaret Lois Hansen, husband and wife by Deed recorded under Clallam County recording No. 330273; and except that portion conveyed to Port Angeles, Washington Company of Jehovah's Witnesses by deed recorded under Clallam County Recording No. 423593. Situated in Clallam County, State of Washington; 2. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the site as Medium Density Residential. A number of policies have been identified as being most relevant to the proposal including Land Use Element Policies A1 and 2 and C1 - 4; 3. Surrounding zoning includes RS-9 to the north and east, Industrial, Light to the south, and RMD to the west; 4. The site is currently vacant and the Port of Port Angeles airport industrial park is developed on the south side of Eighteenth Street; 5. The City adopted the new medium density residential (RMD) zone district in 1992; 6. The City adopted the revised Comprehensive Plan and the subject site's Medium Density Residential land use designation in June, 1994. 7. The requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act have been met with the issuance of a Determination of Non-Significance on June 15, 1995; Conclusions: A. The rezone is in the public use and interest and is compatible with the surrounding zoning; B. The rezone is consistent with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan as referenced in Finding No. 2; C. Circumstances have changed since the property was zoned RS-9. The City has adopted a new zoning designation (RMD) which bridges the gap in the density allowances of the low and high density zones and the Comprehensive Plan has been revised and the subject site is now designated for medium density development. Passed by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of August 1, 1995. K. Sargent, Mayo¢ J ATTEST: ~arol A. Ha~, Deputy Clerk