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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/04/1992 2306 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 4, 1992 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Hallett called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order SPECIAL MEETING: at 6:35 p.m., at which time the Council unveiled the historical log at Veteran's Memorial Park. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Hallett, Councilman Braun, Councilwoman Sargent, and Councilman Wight. Members Absent: Councilmen Nicholson, Ostrowski and Schueler. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk McFarland, S. Brodhun, B. Collins, L. Glenn, K. Godbey, B. Titus, B. Myers, G. Kenworthy, Y. Ziomkowski, K. Ridout, S. Dryke, J. Hordyk, and B. Coons. Public Present: E. Saar, H. & E. Medley, M. Langley, N. Martin, S. Packman, G. Pettit, L. Beil, B. Haselton, D. Somers. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Hallett called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order REGULAR MEETING: at 7:06 p.m. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hallett. ALLEGIANCE: APPROVAL OF Councilman Wight moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July MINUTES: 21, 1992. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. Councilwoman Sargent suggested corrections to Page 5, in the middle of the page, to insert a paragraph immediately after the statement "Councilman Ostrowski agreed.", to read as follows: "Councilwoman Sargent stated that she did not view this zoning change as a way to solve our housing problems, but an opportunity to be proactive, as we have watched all the growth in this area in the last few years that the growth in this area has been medically-related, and the Hospital just completed a major expansion." Councilwoman Sargent said after the final paragraph regarding that issue, the following should be included: "Planning Director Collins said additional findings and conclusions in support of the OC rezone should also be brought back to the next meeting." The vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. CEREMONIAL 1. Yard of the Month Award for August 1992 MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: Yard of the Month Awards were distributed to: Neighborhood Yard of the Month, 2100 block of West 14th, including: Tut and Sandy Tuttle, W. J. Blanchard, Paul Yard of the Month and Sharon Scott, and Mark and Karen Ahrndt. The individual Yard of the Month Awards Awards went to: Barbara Repass, 1419 West llth; Arthur and Elinor Saar, 1432 West llth; Lefty Attwood, 139 Forest; Marvin and Ruth Lindberg, 207 West 6th; Jack and Gwen Frady, 1129 East 2nd; Wanda and John Gray, 1327 East 2nd. Japan America Youth 2. Proclamation recognizing Japan America Youth Exchange Days August 3, Exchange Days 1992 through August 24, 1992 Mayor Hallett read the Proclamation and invited Don Fairbairn together with two ladies from Japan to step up to the dais and presented the Proclamation. Councilman Wight acknowledged that August 4th is the 202nd birthday of the United States Coast Guard. -1- 2307 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 4, 1992 CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Sargent reported on the Port Angeles Senior Services Community COMMITTEE Center. There have been a number of meetings of the Committee which decided to REPORTS: bring the Council up to date on the situation. She then introduced Rex Bond of ARC Architects to present a complete report. Rex Bond, ARC Architects, exhibited the proposed location of the building on the site which will provide approximately five parking spaces over the requirements. Additional shots displayed the location of individual rooms on the two floors. The final determination on the kitchen for Senior Nutrition has not yet been formalized. Bids will be solicited in the winter/spring, with occupancy targeted for Christmas of 1993. Manager Pomeranz asked if provisions had been made for use of the facility by other than seniors. Mr. Bond said scheduling would determine whether any specific area, other than administration and the designated social services area, was used for seniors or general purpose. Councilman Braun reported on a special meeting of the Museum Board regarding the project manager, who has not yet been selected. Councilwoman Sargent said she attended the Art Center on Sunday, where she was asked to say a few words. The current exhibit is of young Clallam County artists. FINANCE: None. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Sargent moved to accept the items on the Consent Agenda, including: (1) Request for travel for City Manager to ICMA Annual Conference in Reno, Nevada on September 13, 1992; (2) Call for bids for Second Street bridge replacement; (3) Consideration of filling unexpired term of Bernard Caine on Civil Service Commission; (4) Rescind easement at 427 East 3rd Street; (5) Corres- pondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (6) Payroll of 7-05-92 of $348,137.63 and 7-19-92 of $325,085.34; and (7) Voucher list for July 31, 1992 for $1,514,503.07. Councilman Braun seconded the motion and following brief discussion, the motion carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE Leonard Beil, 3721 Park Knoll, expressed his appreciation to the Port Angeles City AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ Council, the City Manager, Scott Brodhun and his staff, for their cooperation with STAFF TO BE the School District in establishing the six new tennis courts. CONSIDERED OR PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA: LEGISLATION: A. Public Hearings Public Hearings None. Rezone Ordinance, B. Ordinances not requiring public hearings REZ-91(06)03 - Ordinance No. 2701 1. Ordinance rezoning property from Residential SinglerFamily to Office Commercial and/or Public Buildings and Parks ~Z-92(06)03) · Mayor Hallett reviewed the background of the previous public hearing held on July 21st. The ordinance was not adopted at that time, because the legal description had to be amended and additional findings and conclusions were required. Councilwoman Sargent moved to include the following findings and conclusions to the motion for approval of the ordinance, as follows: Findings: (15) The Planning Commission and City Council have received testimony during a number of public hearings that there is a shortage of affordable and multi-family housing; (16) The rezone of property from RS-7 to OC will allow for residential development at the densities prescribed in the RMF zone district; (17) Property owners in the vicinity testified in favor of rezoning the area between Chambers and Jones Streets from RS-7 to OC; Conclusions: (D) The rezone should reduce the shortage of zoning for multi-family housing; (E) The rezone should provide land zoned to meet the increase in demand for medical office facilities in the vicinity of the Hospital. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. -2- 2308 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 4, 1992 LEGISLATION: Councilman Wight is still opposed to the rezone, as he believes the fmdings and (Cont'd) conclusions presented are not well-supported by either the Comprehensive Plan or any previous land use determinations. He felt the rezone of that amount of property Rezone Ordinance, is not in the City's best interests. REZ-91(06)03 - Ordinance No. 2701 The vote to adopt the findings and conclusions was taken and carried 3 - 1. (Cont'd) Mayor Hallett then read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2701 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles rezoning property located on Columbia Street, west of Chambers Street, and property located between Water Street and the Georgiana/Fmnt alley and Chambers and Jones Streets. Councilwoman Sargent moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Council- man Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilman Wight asked that the Ordinance be placed on the agenda for the first meeting in September for reconsideration. In response to Mayor Hallett's quest.~oion,~ttomey Knutson said a motion for recon- ~ sideration could be made at the ~nai~-e~ng~, if the Council decides it wishes to place the item on the next agenda. In order for the full Council to take any additional action, the members who did not participate in the public hearing will have to listen to the tape recording of the hearing before they can take any vote on changing the action. Zoning Code Amendment 2. Amendment to the Zoning Code allowing parking lots as a conditional use Parking lots as a in the Office Commercial District atwl allowing single-family uses in the Conditional Use in the Public BuiMings and Parla, District OC District - Ordinance No. 2702 Mayor Hallett read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2702 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Section 17.20.160 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code to add a conditional use and amending Section 17.40.040 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code to add a permitted use. Councilwoman Sargent moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Parking Ordinance 3. Amendment to the Parking Ordinance to clarify standards for off-site Amendment to Clarify parking Standards for Off- site parking - Mayor Hallett read the Ordinance by title, entitled Ordinance No. 2703 ORDINANCE NO. 2703 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1588 as most recently amended by Section 2 of Ordinance No. 2228, and Section 14.40.020 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code by adding a def'mitive statement. Councilwoman Sargent moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Public Nuisance - C. Resolutions requiring public comment Resolution No. 29-92 Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public Works. He then asked for public comment from the audience. -3- 2309 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 4, 1992 LEGISLATION: Emestine Medley, 810 West Fifth Street, said the lot at 814 West Fifth has been in (Cont'd) a deplorable condition for at least fifteen years. Although the adjacent property owner built a fence between his lot and that of the Medleys, the lot still looks worse Public Nuisance - than the City dump. She feared for the safety of her property. Resolution No. 29-92 (Cont'd) Councilwoman Sargent asked if the property owner could be fined, inasmuch as this is the third time the matter has been before the Council. Attorney Knutson responded under the ordinance, the City can take people to court and ask the judge to levy a fine. There being no further public comment, Mayor Hallett read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 29-92 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, declaring the existence of a public nuisance and requiting the elimination of such nuisance. Councilwoman Sargent moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Wight seconded the motion. Councilwoman Sargent said in addition to the regular notice, the owner of the property at 814 West Fifth Street should be advised that if no action is taken, legal action will be instituted. The vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Set Public Hearing D. Resolutions not requiring public hearings to Consider Request to Vacate - 1. Setting a public hearing for September 1, 1992 to consider a request to Resolution No. 30-92 vacate a portion of the Peabody Street right-of-way between Park and Viewcrest Mayor Hallett read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 30-92 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate a portion of the Peabody Street right-of-way abutting Lots 21, 22 and 23, Block 26, Grant's Addition to the Townsite of Port Angeles, Washington. Councilman Braun moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ISTEA Funding 2. Supporting ISTEA funding application for Waterfront Trail to the end of Application for Ediz Hook Waterfront Trail - Resolution No. 31-92 Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public Works and read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 31-92 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing application to the Washington State Department of Transportation for funding assistance for an Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act project to extend the Waterfront Trail to the end of Ediz Hook, and for the development of a portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail. Councilwoman Sargent moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. Following brief discussion, the vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. -4- 2310 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 4, 1992 Planning Commission E. Planning Commission minutes for July 22, 1992 Minutes Councilwoman Sargent moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes for July 22, 1992. Councilman Wight seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Status report on F. Other Considerations Goals & Objectives 1. Status report on Goals & Objectives Mayor Hallett reviewed Council's recent request for staff to prepare a summary of the progress on the Goals and Objectives. Manager Pomeranz reviewed the document prepared by staff. The Goal document itself is posted throughout the City Departments. Councilwoman Sargent was impressed with the progress already made. Councilwoman Sargent was concerned with the Fire Station bond issue going before the voters at the primary election, and the possibility that there will not be sufficient votes in favor of the bond issue to cover the needed percentage. Manager Pomeranz indicated he would research the question. Manager Pomeranz reviewed the five-year financial forecast, which includes the grants and loans the City has received in the past. Councilwoman Sargent pointed out that the City has received over $11 million in grants. Manager Pomeranz called the Council's attention to the City's credit rating of "A", pursuant to Moody's Municipal Credit Report dated April 16, 1992. GFOA Distinguished 2. GFO.4 distinguished budget award presented to City of Port Angeles for the Budget Award 1992 Budget Mayor Hallett commented that this is the second year the City of Port Angeles has received this award. Manager Pomeranz said in reaching its credit rating determination, Moody's looks at whether or not GFOA has examined the City's budget. This fact can result in a lower interest rate due to a higher credit rating. Contract - Health 3. Contract - health benefits consultant Benefits Consultant Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Human Resources Manager. Councilman Braun moved to approve the professional services contract between the City and Corporate Health Designs. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Representative for 4. Request representative -for Clallam Transit System governing body review Clallam Transit System Mayor Hallett reviewed the letter from Clallam Transit asking that the Council select a person to look at the composition of the PTBA and make suggestions for any changes. Councilwoman Sargent suggested Councilman Ostrowski could take this position. If he cannot do it, she would be pleased to attend the meeting. Cellular Phone 5. Authorization of cellular phone service at government contract rates for Service designated City employees Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the City Attorney. Attorney Knutson indicated some additional changes are being discussed with US West Cellular, and he requested the Council postpone any action on this matter until the next meeting. Hiring of 6. Request hiring of additional communications officers for PENCOM Additional Communications Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Police and Finance Officers Departments. Councilwoman Sargent moved to approve the expenditure of budgeted 1992 funds to hire an additional communications officer in September, 1992, and commit to a projected combined budget increase in Police and Fire in 1993 of -5- 2311 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 4, 1992 LEGISLATION: approximately $35,000 as the City's share of two additional communications (Cont'd) officers. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. Hiring of Councilman Wight asked for verification that the additional personnel are supportable Additional by facts; that they track to the original document prepared approximately two years Communications ago; and does the City Manager support the additions. Manager Pomeranz is Officers (Cont'd) convinced the personnel are needed in order to properly man Dispatch. The vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. Break Mayor Hailer recessed the meeting for a break at 8:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:04 p.m. Contract - 7. Award contract - Landfill Phase 2B Landfill Phase 2B Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public Works. Councilwoman Sargent moved the City Council accept the bid from Seton Construction, Inc., and the Mayor be authorized to sign Contract 2B, to complete the final excavation, install geomembrane lining, extend the leachate system, and provide appurtenant facilities (bird and erosion control) for the Landfill Expansion project, in the amount of $697,805.57, including sales tax. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. City Manager Pomeranz advised the Council there would be information coming to them within the next several meetings regarding rate increases required to cover the cost of this contract. The vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. Peabody Creek Culvert 8. Professional services agreement NTI for Peabody Creek culvert Reconstruction - reconstruction Professional Services Agreement Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public Works. Councilman Braun moved the City enter into an agreement with Northwestern Territories, Inc., for an estimated amount of $18,800, to provide engineering services for design of the reconstruction of the Peabody Creek culverts. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion. Following brief discussion, the motion carried unanimously. Lettering - 9. Lettering - Council Chambers Council Chambers Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public Works. Council discussed the alternatives drafted by Public Works and asked that paper letters be prepared for further review. Financial and 10. Financial and Investment Report - period ending June 30, 1992 Investment Report Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Finance Department. Finance Director Godbey reviewed the reports furnished, including the increase projection in Sales tax and Hotel/Motel tax receipts. Councilwoman Sargent asked for information on the "State Pool". Accounting Manager Ziomkowski defined the State Pool, which usually has a higher rate of interest. Right now, the yield is low; however, after the election, there is a good prospect for it to go up. The State pool is 100% guaranteed and investment can be made for any period of time and funds can be withdrawn on short notice. At the present time, the investment strategy is to be more aggressive in an effort to increase return. Councilman Wight asked about Solid Waste rates, and Director Godbey said the newest bond issue will affect the rates, as most solid waste bond issues are for ten- year periods. It is her hope to combine the balance of the earlier Solid Waste bond issue with the newest one for a twenty-year period. More information will be provided to the Utility Advisory Committee within the next two weeks. -6- 2312 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 4, 1992 LEGISLATION: 11. Wholesale water contract with Public Utility District (PUD) (Cont'd) Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public Wholesale Water Works. Councilman Braun moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract Contract with PUD for sale of water to Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1. Councilman Wight seconded the motion. Councilwoman Sargent asked if the City has sufficient water to sell to the PUD. Deputy Director of Public Works Ridout indicated the Elwha is low; however, he felt the City could meet its contractual obligations. Councilman Braun asked what concessions were made to the PUD. Attorney Knutson said these were not substantive. The key conditions wanted by the City in the agreement in order to protect City customers are still present. The water supply to the PUD is being decreased, the rate is increased, and the contract covers only one year. The vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. CDBG Contract with 12. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning-only grant contract DCD with the Department of Community Development (DCD) Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public Works. Councilwoman Sargent moved to enter into the contract with the Department of Community Development accepting the Planning-Only Grant funds to be used in developing a plan to improve housing opportunities for iow and moderate income residents, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Contract. Councilman Wight seconded the motion. Councilwoman Sargent asked exactly what a planning-only grant covered. City Manager Pomeranz responded it is basically an evaluation of housing and specifically taking a look at units within the community that could be rehabilitated into rental units. The idea is to use these funds to locate housing which could be rehabilitated into low and moderate income rental units, and when the funding becomes available within about sixty days, apply for moneys to do the actual project. He pointed out an attachment to the document, being a CDBG Subrecipient Agreement, which is an agreement between the City and Clallam-Jefferson Community Action, which will do the work for us. The vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Sargent moved to approve the subrecipient agreement with Clallam-Jefferson Community Action Council. Councilman Wight seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Lower Elwha Klallam 13. Draft Agreement - Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe compliance with City Tribe Compliance ordinances on Ediz Hook with City Ordinances on Ediz Hook Mayor Hallett said this item was brought forward from the Information Agenda at the request of the City Attorney and City Manager, who distributed a revised copy of the proposed agreement. City Attorney Knutson said that the only substantive change is that the City ordinances listed in Section 1 would apply to the extent that they do not defeat or are not inconsistent with the construction and operation of a cultural facility, such as a museum or longhouse. The Tribe wants this clarification primarily because if they do build a longhouse for cultural reasons, it needs to have an earthen floor which the Building Code would not allow. Councilman Wight moved to approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign it. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion. Councilman Braun asked if the fireworks, Chapter 5.32 PAMC, encompassed the Uniform Fire Code in relationship to fireworks. Attorney Knutson said the Fire Code itself is contained under the construction codes. Fire Chief Glenn said the Fire Code does not include fireworks. Councilwoman Sargent asked if the Tribe would be in compliance with all other State laws, such as water quality, etc. Manager Pomeranz and Attorney Knutson said the agreement only covers the local laws. Attorney Knutson said it is the policy of the -7- 2313 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 4, 1992 LEGISLATION: BLM that all leases comply with both State and local laws. (Cont'd) The vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Compliance Manager Pomeranz reported on the possible passage of the Bill during this session. with City Ordinances He said one section has been added with respect to contributions in removal of the on Ediz Hook (Cont'd dams, with 80% federal and 20% non-federal, with no definition of "non-federal". ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Clerk ~or ~) -8-