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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/17/1976 I I I 163 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 17, 1976 CALL TO ORDER The meeti ng was ca 11 ed to order by Mayor 01 son at 7: 30 P ..M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Councilmen Anderson, Buck, Haguewood, Hordyk, Ross, Wray. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Whorton, Attorney Taylor, Clerk Parrish. D. Flodstrom, R. Orton, J. Honnold, H. Kochanek, D. Frizzell, R. Parrish, P. Carr. Guests Present: K. & M. Greubel, L. Sunny, E. Hopfner, C. Cantrell, D. Hilt, J. Ward, J. Haley, N. Turner, C. Whidden, L. Switzer, Father O'Donnell, D. Price, B. Matte, C. V. Basom, P. Downie, D. Rudolph, S. Fahnestock. II I MINUTES Councilman Wray moved the minutes of the August 3, 1976 meeting be accepted and placed on file as received. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carri ed. IV FINANCE 1. Bid Call Authorization. Councilman Wray moved the Council authorize the Light Department to call for bids on approximately 2500 feet of 500 MCM 15 KV Primary Cable and one unit substation rated 12000 KVA, 69/12.5 XV, for installation at Washington Substation in the summer of 1977. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and passed by the Council. 2. Vouchers Payable, LIDs, Payroll. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council approve $396,471.45 Vouchers Payable, $300.00 LIDs, and $123,287.64 Payroll. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and passed. rhe LID payment of $300.00 is payable to Del Guzzi Construction, Inc. Port Angeles, contractor on the Peabody Heights LID No. 198, as the tenth, July, estimate of work done and material furnished by said contractor on LID No. 198 as established by City Engineer, J. B. Warder, in his Certification letter dated August 10, 1976. Y ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA Anti oil port citizens J. Ward, L. Sunny and N. Turner individually addressed the Council. Their main concern related to the fact that individual Council members have not taken a public stand on the oil port issue in a public meeting, and they wished to discuss this matter with the Council. "Attorney Taylor .advised the Council that it would not be in order for the Council to state a position or take any action on this matter until such time as they receiv.e an advisory recommendation from the Planning~.Comrllission on No Oil Port Inc. 's proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan; however, discussions relating to the otl port issue would be permissible at this time. The discussion which followed centered around a press ~elease issued on August 7, 1976 by City Management. Linda Switzer from the Library next addressed the Council and extended an invitation to Mayor Olson and members of the Council to attend a no-host luncheon at noon on Friday, August 27, 1976, at Haguewoods to meet State Librarian Rod Schwartz. Mayor Olson read into the record a "Pedestrian Safety Citation Award" presented to the City by the American Automobile Association for aChieving a two year record of no pedestrian deaths. 164 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 17, 1976 VI LEGISLATION 1. The Planning Commission minutes of August 9, 1976 were read by Mayor Olson with the following action being taken by the Council. Councilman Buck moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the request of Jim Jones for a Temporary Use Permit to erect a commercial sign advertising his subdivision Seabreeze Estates, Block A, at 10th and "N" Streets in a residential area, with the sign being allowed for a six-month period, the area around the sign being landscaped, and the sign to be set 12 feet from the corner of "N" Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Anderson recommended the Planning Commission research the one square foot size limitation for signs in residential areas. On call ed vote, the motion carried with Counci lman Hordyk voting "NO." I Councilman Anderson moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the request of the Queen of Angeles Catholic Church for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a social hall and gymnasium facility involving the property of lots 11-14 of Block 292, lots 3 and 4, 15-20 of Block 326, and lots 5-10 of Block 327, located between 10th and 11th Streets on Oak, with approval of the number of parking spaces designated in the permit for a period of one year from the date of completion of construction. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and passed by the Council. Councilman Haguewood moved the minutes of the Planning Commission August 9, 1976 meeting be accepted and placed on file. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ross and carried. 2. A proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1835 to establish Thermal Insulation Standards was left on the table. 3. Mayor Olson introduced and read by title Resolution No. 16-76 entitled, I RESOLUTION NO. 16-76 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles providing for compliance by the City with certain provisions made a part of the agreement between the State of Washington Department of Highways and the City for street marking referred to as Project No. PMS-OOOs (24). Public Works Director Flodstrom informed the Council that the Agreement with the State Department of Highways which Resolution No. 16-76 authorizes Mayor Olson to sign is a Federal Grant in the amount of $11,000 made available through the State Highway Department for street pavement safety and directional indication markings on First Front and Lincoln Streets within the downtown area, the State Highway system within the City of Port Angeles, for the purpose of updating the City's standards to comply with Federal and State Highway standards. The City has also been informed that the State Highway Department will be resurfacing First, Front and Lincoln Streets within the City during 1977 and the pavement marking project has been scheduled to coincide with the State resurfacing project. . Councilman Wray moved the Council adopt Resolution No. 16-76 as read by title. Councilman Hordyk seconded the motion and the motion carried. 4. I Manager Whorton reported on his memorandum to the Council concerning Grant Priorities on Applications for Funds under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976. Information gathered from a meeting with Val Cameron of EDA indicated that there are three Titles provided for in the Act. Title I funds, the largest authorization of approximately 2 billion dollars, will be adminis~ tered by the Economic Development Administration and Val Cameron will be the City contact for this agency. Title II monies will be handled by the Treasury Department, with Title III funds being administered by the Environmental Protection Agency. Application to the Economic Development Administration for project funding is the area presently under consideration. The grant application, accompanied by the project plans, must be ready for submission to EDA around September 15, 1976 to be eligible for the initial obligation phase. If the project is I I I "-05 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 17, 1976 VI LEGISLATION 4. cant. approved for funding, labor must be onsite working within 90 days after the grant is approved. Funds will not be available for acquisition of real estate. Manager Whorton recommended the Council authorize the staff to submit a grant application for a Corporation Yard and associated buildings at 17th and "B" Streets for Water, Street, Sanitation and Park, at an estimated cost of $500~OOO. This project stands a good chance of being approved and plans can be drawnup inhouse. Once the structure is built, the construction costs would be prorated among the users on an annual basis, with the revenues derived being set up in a special fund and used for other public facilities, at the discretion of the Council. Councilman Buck moved that this topic be referred to a work session for further exploration and discussion of the assignment of priorities. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried. A work session was SCheduled for Thursday, August 19, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. , 5. Mayor Olson read the "Petition" signed by property owners of property abutting Maple Street in which the property owners petition the Council to make such arrangements as are necessary for brush removal, grading and paving of said Maple Street to a width of twenty (20) feet, thereby eliminating the need of grading and graveling for maintenance purpose at any time in the future. The street to be improved is described as that portion of Maple Street which is located south of Viewcrest Avenue in Grants Addition in Port Angeles as re- corded in Volume 1, page 32 of the book of records in Clallam County Washington. The property owners indicate they have reviewed the preliminary estimated project costs and agree to pay their prorated share of the final actual cost of construction. Manager Whorton advised the Council uhat these property owners were blocked out from participating in Peabody Heights LID No. 198 because of a problem in acquiring the required right-of-way. One of the property owners, Dr. Allman approached the City and indicated that the property owners desired the street to be improved as a special project exclusive of the LID. The Department of Public Works has computed an estimated cost of $5,428.04 for the street improvement. The Council discussed the physical construction aspects of the project and the property owners prorated shares for payment of the improvement with Public Works Director Flodstrom and Attorney Taylor. Councilman Buck moved the Petition for the paving of a certain portion of Maple Street be approved. Councilman Wray seconded the motion and the motion carried. 6. By letter dated August 5, 1976, the U. S. Coast Guard notified the City that approval has been granted to donate to the City the ship's bell from the decommissioned U. S. Coast Guard Cutter Winona, with costs for transporting the bell from Alemeda, California, to be borne by the City of Port Angeles. It is noted that Port Angeles was the home port for the "Winona" for 27 years. In May 1974, the "Winona" was decommissioned and placed in the reserve fleet in Alemeda, California. The U. S. Coast Guard Cutter "Campbell" replaced the "Winona" at Port Angeles. Councilman Wray moved the Council authorize the expenditure for transporting the bell from Alemeda, California, to Port Angeles. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and passed. 166 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 17, 1976 VI LEGISLATION 7. The next order of business related to the oil port matter. Before the Council at this time for their consideration was a memorandum from Manager Whorton relating to the preliminary review of Norther Tier's application. Manager Whorton's preliminary report on this subject presented to the Council an analysis of the extent of the City's participation in the oil I port matter as a result of State Statute preemption provisions, advises the Council of the importance of making the City's concerns known to the Siting Council as soon as possible, outlines a preliminary assessment of depart- mental requirements, and indicates the construction standards, aesthetics, and cost factors that should' be included as conditions of certification by the Siting Council. The report concludes with a recommendation that work sessions be considered to discuss these concerns, and if the Council is in agreement with the concerns as expressed in the memorandum, authorize Attorney Taylor or Manager Whorton to begin conveying questions and concerns to the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council. Manager Whorton reported that Council direction was required at this meeting in regard to a request received by the City which relates to the contents of the memorandum. He explained that approximately one week ago, the firm of Dames and Moore, consultants who are performing the environmental impact assessment for Northern Tier, requested the City to provide them with data by August 18, 1976 which would indicate the City's concerns should an oil port facility be located in our area. This data would be incorporated with other informa- tion and would be submitted to the Siting Council on behalf of Norther Tier on August 20, 1976. Manager Whorton then requested Council authorization to provide Dames and Moore with the data contained within the memorandum. During the discussion which followed, Manager Whorton clarified that the I memorandum would be a starting point as a means of conveying to the Siting Council that the City of Port Angeles does have concerns, that a work i session should be considered for refining and perhaps expanding these con- cerns, with consideration given to Attorney Taylor's presentation before the Siting Council on September 2, 1976. Councilman Buck moved the Council authorize Manager Whorton to submit the memorandum to Dames and Moore. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haguewood and passed by the Council. The matter of a special meeting of the Council prior to the September 2, 1976 Siting Council public hearing at Roosevelt gynmasium was discussed, with the Council deciding to defer a decision on this matter pending receipt of an advisory recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. 8. Receipt of the Clallam County Humane Society July 1976 work report is noted for the record. 9. Under late items, Manager Whorton reported on a letter received from Pat Quinn inquiring about the possibility of vacating Alder Street between First and Front Street. After analyzing the request, the Public Works Department recommend Alder Street not be vacated at this time as the street, if improved, could serve as a truck route connection between First Street and the Rayonier Truck Route for both inbound and outbound Rayonier trucks. I Manager Whorton stated his concurrence with Public Works Director Flod- strom's recommendation for denial of the request. . Councilman Ross moved the request to vacate Alder Street be denied and very positive consideration be given to opening Alder Street as an access to Rayonier Truck Route. Councilman Hordyk seconded the motion. Following a discussion on the motion, Councilman Wray called for the question and the motion was passed by the Council. 167 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 17, 1976 VI LEGISLATION I 10. Another matter was brought to the Council's attention by Manager Whorton and related to public health problems created by people camping overnight on Ediz Hook. Manager Whorton explained the unsanitary conditiions that have resulted from this situation. Signs to alert the people that overnight camping is prohibited were installed by the Public Works Department and the Police Department have been enforcing the provisions of Ordinance No. 1014, dated January 30, 1935, which prohibits overnight camping on Ediz Hook. The Council discussed the ramifications of this matter with Manager Whorton, Parks Director Frizzell and Police Chief Kochanek in an attempt to arrive at a solution to this problem. Subject matter covered in the discussions included the possible development of a regulated camping ground or park to accommodate the self-contained tourist, accommodations for local residents along with immediate efforts toward accommodating the tourist, sewage disposal and the Coast Guard sewer line, Ediz Hook leases, recreational tourism in Port Angeles, and the updating of Ordinance No. 1014 to meet present day conditions. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council direct Manager Whorton to revise Ordinance No. 1014 to make it accommodating to the present day. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ross and carried. VIII STAFF REPORTS 1. Councilman Buck moved the Council accept and place on file the June Financial Reports, the July Reports of Fire, Municipal Judge, Police and Utilities, and Honnold's Out-of-Town Report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. 2. Councilman Buck: I 3. Councilman Wray: Recommended as a possible 1976 Public Works Employment Act project a coordinated effect with the County for a City/County Communica- tions Faci li ty. Provided new information on heat pumps; reported on Bill pending in Congress re a 300 billion dollar appropriation for home insulation loans; commented he will be making and selling scones at the Clallam County Fair starting August 26, 1976. 4. Councilman Haguewood: Discussed with Parks Director Frizzell a night lighting system and an inscription tablet for the Liberty Bell and was informed both projects are being worked on. 5. Councilman Anderson: Discussed status of illegal dumping just west of the Boulevard Bridge with Public Works Director Flodstrom and was informed Don Morrison of the Health Department is in the process of stopping this activity. 6. Mayor Olson: Recommended Council involvement when new Sanitary Landfill Contract is drawn up in March, 1977. I 7. Manager Whorton: Reported parking lot at 16th and "I" should be ready for the Fair. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. I~e/~ City Clerk ~-T_f~ Mayor