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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/02/1983 20 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 2, 1983 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Haguewood called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood, Councilmen Gerberding, Hordyk, Polhamus, Quast, Whidden. Members Absent: Mayor Duncan. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Lannoye, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, L. Cosens, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, T. Sterner, R. Rogers, N. Sweet, M. Campbell, T. Smith. public Present: R. Winters, K. Schermer, S. Rose, S. Fahnestock, T. Wells, B. Levin, L. Ross, C. Johnson. I II MINUTES Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the July 19, 1983 meeting; Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Quast moved to accept the items listed on the Consent Agenda including (1) correspondence from the Washington State Liquor Control Board; (2) vouchers of $702,077.53; and (3) payroll of $214,505.76. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. V FINANCE None. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA Protest Hood Canal Bridge Closure Richard winters, 116 East First Street, Port Angeles, urged Council to adopt a Resolution protesting the August 15th closure of the Hood Canal Floating Bridge. He also urged commencement of legal action, suggesting a court injunction to stop the closure. Councilman Hordyk moved to authorize the drafting of a resolution protesting the closure for the Mayor's signa- ture, to be sent to Governor John Spellman, Duane Berentson and Jerry Zirkle. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilman Quast amended the motion with suggested wording for the resolution, urging the postponement of the closure until mid-September, the price for the shuttle to remain $2, and that the shuttle be available on a 24-hour basis. On call for the question the amended motion carried. Councilman Gerberding moved to authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to take legal action necessary for a court injunction to stop the bridge closure at this time. Councilman Polhamus seconded and the motion carried. City Manager Flodstrom obtained Council's approval to pursue the matter through the Fair Toll Coalition as a collective effort. Gouin-Downey Waterfront Redevelopment Project Loan Conditional Approval Bob Levin, Director of the Clallam County Economic Development Council, reported to Council that a $500,000 loan to the Port of Port Angeles for I I I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 2, 1983 the Waterfront Redevelopment Project has been approved by the State Commu- nity Economic Revitalization Board, on the condition the Port finances some of the capital infrastructure costs. The loan is for 20 years at 6~% interest. Finance Director Orton introduced Deputy City Clerk Sherri Anderson to the Council. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. VII LEGISLATION 1. Public Hearing A. Lamb Street Vacation Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Lamb's request for street vacation and asked for comments. There were no comments from the audience. Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood closed the public hearing and read the following ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2261 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles vacating a portion of Fifth Street abutting Blocks 96 and 83, Townsite of Port Angeles. Councilman Hordyk moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title; Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 2. Conditional Use Permit -.Wells The request had been tabled at the July 19th meeting. Councilman Quast moved to remove the request from the table with Councilman Whidden seconding. On call for the question, the motion carried. Tom Wells amended his application, changing the location of the proposed home occupation from an accessory building to the dwelling. Councilman Quast moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation to grant the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: (l) that the hours of operation be limited to between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Saturday; (2) that operation comply with the Uniform Fire Code and the Uniform Building Code; and (3) that existing security equipment be main- tained. Councilman Whidden seconded. After discussion, the motion carried. 3. Conditional Use Permit - Lund Councilman Whidden moved to remove the Lund Conditional Use Permit to construct a duplex on the second lot behind the house at 4103 "c" Street, 'from the table. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. The Planning Commission had recommended denial of the Conditional Use Per- mit, citing the following findings of fact: (A) the area needs street and road improvements before there are additional non-single-family dwelling units constructed in the area; (B) there are other areas in the City that are available for duplex construction; (C) there is an over-concentration of duplexes in this area of the City. Councilman Hordyk moved to approve the Lund Conditional Use Permit provided a soils report is submitted prior to construction. Councilman Polhamus seconded. After discussion regarding Fire Department access, poor street conditions and density of the area, the motion carried, with Councilmen Gerberding and Whidden voting "No". 21. 22 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 2, 1983 4. Planning Commission minutes of July 27, 19832 a. Conditional Use Permit - Nicolas Council noted the Planning Commission's interpretation that a boarding home is not a permitted use in the PBP Zone because it does not meet the purpose and intent. b. Conditional Use Permit - Alwine Properties Alwine Properties has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a storage building/wholesale transport point in the CAD-R District, located on the northwest corner of Front and Ennis Streets. Stella Rose, l222 East Front Street, submitted the idea of an "L"-shaped building design to alle- viate some noise. She voiced concern over noise and congestion. Dennis Alwine addressed the Council, stating the facility is designed for minimum impact. He also stated that this is a bakery and retail outlet, wholesale distribution of products being secondary. Therefore, he questioned the need for a Conditional Use Permit. He then presented an overall outline of the proposed operation. Planner Carr addressed Council on the issue of the requirement for a Condi- tional Use Permit, stating that the primary purpose of the facility will be the distribution to other smaller stores along the Peninsula, which is a wholesale operation or a distribution point, both of which are conditional uses. After extensive consideration of the matter by Council, Councilman Gerberding moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation to allow the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) Lights be directed to the interior of the lot; (2) self-illuminated signs not be visible from north of the alley; and (3) exterior building lights on the north side of the building be shaded. Councilman Quast seconded. Councilman Quast then moved to add a fourth condition, that vegetative screening be provided if requested by the northerly neighbors, the cost not to exceed $400 per lot. This motion died for lack of a second. On call for the question, the original motion passed with Councilmen Hordyk and Quast voting "No". Councilman Whidden moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of July 27, 1983. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 5. Ordinance Changing Street Name from Ennis Court to Bluewater View Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2262 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles changing the name of a City street. Councilman Quast moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, with Councilman Polhamus seconding. The motion carried. 6. Resolution - Medic I Advisory Ballot Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 18-83 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at a special election to be held therein on September 20, 1983, of a proposition as to whether or not the City should provide Medic I emergency medical services by charging each utility customer $1.30 per month, and declaring an emergency. I I I I: I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 2, 1983 Councilman Quast moved to adopt the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried with Councilman Hordyk voting "No". 7. Lease with U. S. Coast Guard for Moorage at City Pier City Manager Flodstrom addressed the Council regarding the lease agreement. Councilman Quast moved to enter the lease agreement but waive the fee until January 1, 1984. After discussion and on call for the question, Councilman Quast voted "Aye", with Councilmen Hordyk, Polhamus, Gerberding and Whidden voting "No". The motion failed. Councilman Hordyk then moved to authorize the execution of the lease as presented by the U. S. Coast Guard. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried with Councilman Quast regretfully voting in favor of the motion. 8. Agreement - Solar Water Heating Workshop Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood read a memorandum from Light Director Cosens re- garding a contract between the City of Port Angeles and BPA to offer a workshop on solar water heating. Councilman Gerberding moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement between Port Angeles City Light and Levi Ross, workshop instructor. Councilman Whidden seconded. Council ques- tioned staff on possible location, class size, when the workshop is to be held, etc. Tamasin Sterner, Conservation Manager, informed Council that the workshop is scheduled for the end of September and will be for 2~ days, probably a Friday evening and a weekend, and that outreach is currently underway for a location. The class will be limited to 20, and no one is enrolled at this time. Councilman Quast moved to amend the motion authorizing the workshop only if there are 15 or more City Light customers. On call for the question, the amended motion carried. 9. Further Consideration - Credit Policy Amendments The Council discussed the problems and alternative changes in the City's current credit policy at great length. Councilman Quast moved to (2) tighten current credit, making the due date printed on the bill 15 days after the bill is issued; (2) defer decision on deposit policy for further legal advice; (3) obtain a release contract authorizing the City to notify landlords of tenants' delinquent bills; and (4) defer consideration of changes in enforcement of the lien law. Council- man Whidden seconded. After further discussion, Councilman Quast withdrew his previous motion and moved to refer the matter back to the Utility Advisory Committee for fur- ther study. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 10. Gambling Fee - Clallam County Fair Board Request Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood reviewed a memo from Finance Director Orton on a proposed ordinance setting the gambling tax rate for agricultural fairs at $150. He then read the ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2263 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Section II of Ordinance No. 1847 and Section 3.52.020 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code, relating to gambling, and levying a tax upon the income derived from the conduct of certain activities by authorizing agricultural fairs. Councilman Polhamus moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 23 24 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 2, 1983 11. Request for Water Service Outside City - Lars Gustafson Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood reviewed a memorandum from the Public Works Depart- ment dated August 2, 1983 regarding Mr. Gustafson's request for City water service at 76 Doyle Road. Lars Gustafson appeared before Council to ex- plain his request. Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood explained that a consistent City policy has been not to extend water service outside the City limits. Councilman Hordyk moved to deny the request, stating that annexation to the City is an alternative. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion I' carried. 12. Letter Requesting Support for Reauthorization of Federal Revenue Sharing The Council determined that this was an informational item and no action was necessary. 13. Consideration of Real Estate Sales Contracts for Sale of City Property Manager Flodstrom submitted contracts for the sale of two parcels of prop- erty on Valley Street between Fourth and Fifth, as follows: (1) sale of Lots l, 2, 3 and 4 of Block 85, which are just south of Fourth Street, west of Valley, to Gary and Carol Cissell, for the use of the existing building as a motor winding and rewinding business; (2) sale of Lots 19 and 20, north of Fifth Street, west of Valley, to Jim Clevenger. Councilman Polhamus moved to authorize execution of a real estate sales contract to the Cissells, with Councilman Hordyk seconding. On call for the question the motion carried. Councilman Polhamus moved to authorize execution of a real estate sales contract with Clevenger Road Co.; Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. 14. Letter from Les Roline (Estes Realty) Regarding Available Property The Council directed the Manager to send a letter to Mr. Roline thanking him, but explaining the City has no funds for such a purchase at this time. 15. Further Consideration of 1984 Goals and Objectives Manager Flodstrom summarized the current status of 1983 goals and objectives. The City Council then scheduled formalizing and finalizing of 1984 goals for August 30, 1983. l6. Consideration for Renewing Employment Contract for City Manager Discussed in executive session. VIII LATE ITEMS Chamber's Brochure Committee. Report Councilman Whidden presented to Council the final draft of the brochure selected by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce Brochure Committee. He reported that 50,000 copies will be done on August 15, 1983. He commented on the excellent talent we have available locally and commended those involved with the program. He stated that the brochure will be a definite asset to the community and something Port Angeles can be proud of. Lorraine Ross addressed the Council on the call for bids by Crown Zellerbach and British Petroleum. She suggested a renegotiation of the City's lease with Crown Z, due to the fact that the current lease is for the purpose of pulp and paper making, and that a fuel oil terminal would be an added use. Councilman Hordyk recommended that Council send a letter of thanks and apreciation to Marian Parrish. Councilman Whidden questioned Police Chief Cleland on mid-block crosswalks. Chief Cleland reported that a news release has been drafted outlining I I- I I .1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 2, 1983 pedestrian responsibilities. Manager Flodstrom stated that a memo will be distributed in-house and that City employees will be asked to set standards for the rest of the citizens. Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood read a memorandum from Manager Flodstron stating that he will be on vacation August 4, 1983 through August 10, 1983. Rob Orton, Director of Administrative Services, will be acting City Manager during that period of time. Councilman Quast thanked Planner Carr for his compilation of information of the City I S current sidewalk policies and regulations. He also thanked Public Works staff for their prompt action in replacing a portion of damaged sidewalk in the area of Hartnagel Building Supply. IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Quast moved to engage the services of OTPA for a page in their brochure and that information and pictures in the brochure be from and of sights and attractions within the City. Councilman Polhamus seconded and the motion carried. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood adjourned the meeting to an executive session at 9:50 PM. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood called the meeting back to open session at approximately 10:50 P.M. Council took action renewing the employment contract for the City Manager. XII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately ll:OO P.M. " L~~'}~;;I~ a ~J ~ '. 25