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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/18/1987804 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Whidden called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Hallett, Hesla, McPhee, Quast, Schermer, Stamon. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Assistant Attorney Kelly, P. Carr, M. Cleland, S. Brodhun, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, D. Wolfe, D. Fortner, T. Wilcox, J. Abernathy, B. Becker, K. Radabaugh. Public Present: A. Clawson, B. J. Hallett, L. Beil, K. Good, Mr. Mrs. D. Vautier, Mr. Mrs. D. Casner, C. Day, Mr. Mrs. A. Moore, J. Drennan, K. Gabriel, H. Charnell, K. Sweeney, R. Luedke, K. Wright, C. Alexander. III MINUTES Councilman Schermer moved to accept the minutes of August 4, 1987. Coun- cilman Stamon seconded, correcting Register Page 797, paragraph 1, third line, adding the word "quotes" after the word "obtaining and Register Page 801, final paragraph, first line, adding wording so the sentence would read: another avenue for undertaking this project regarding solid waste /recycling." On call for the question, the motion carried. IV FINANCE None. V CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Stamon moved for acceptance of the items listed under the Consent Agenda, as follows: (1) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; and (2) Vouchers of $546,433.03, Payroll of 7 -26 -87 of $237,918.44, and Payroll of 8 -14 -87 of $233,292.74. Councilman Hesla seconded and the motion carried. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 18, 1987 Ruth Dorr of 416 East llth Street addressed the Council concerning junky yards. She stated she lived next to property where in the yard there were old tires, mannikins, and crates. She noticed that on tonight's agenda there was a Resolution regarding overgrown lots, and wondered what could be done about junky lots. Manager Flodstrom stated someone from staff would come out and take a look tomorrow. Kathi Good, representing the Sunbreak Coed Softball team, then addressed the Council. She explained that Sunbreak's team was going to national competition in Montgomery, Alabama. She distributed information listing estimates on the amount of revenue brought to the City by tourism related to softball, and requested financial support from the City from the Hotel /Motel Tax Fund. Councilman Hallett stated he would like to consider this, but felt Ms. Good should contact the appropriate staff people and develop a formal request. Councilman Stamon explained that there would be time, as there was another Council meeting prior to the weekend of the tournament. Council and staff briefly discussed options. Council con- curred to place the item on the next City Council Agenda and instructed Ms. Good to speak with Park and Recreation Director Brodhun who could direct her to other potential resources. VII LEGISLATION OUZ CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 1987 1A. Special Presentation for Outstanding Achievement Aggie's Inn Senior Babe Ruth Team Mayor Whidden presented the Certificate of Outstanding Achievement to Scott Brodhun, Coach of Aggie's Inn Team, 1987 season winners of the Northwest Regional Senior Babe Ruth Tournament and representatives to the Senior Babe Ruth World Series in Louisiana. Mr. Brodhun accepted the award on behalf of himself and the team. 1B. Proclamation Disabled American Veterans Forget -Me -Not Week, August 24 -29, 1987 Mayor Whidden proclaimed August 24th through 29th, 1987, Disabled American Veterans Forget -Me -Not Week and urged the support of all citizens and organizations. Marvin Merrick, 615 West Eighth Street, and ladies from the Auxiliary presented forget -me -nots to the Mayor and City Councilmembers. 2. Presentation of Yard of the Month Certificates of Award August Mayor Whidden presented Yard of the Month Certificates to the following: Ronald and Lorraine Lidster, Arthur and Shirley Moore, Russ and Margaret Carlson, Anna Clawson, James and Jo Sobieck. Other recipients were Adrienne Anderson, Don and Martha Casner, Elvin and Esther Mennie, Leonard and Marylouise Ronning, Dan and Pat Vautier, Claude and Helene Phifer, Gene and Joanne Breitbach, Vance and Rosalee Bingham. 3. Presentation of Water Distribution Specialist Certificates Keith Radabaugh and Terry Wilcox Mayor Whidden presented the awards to Terry Wilcox and Keith Radabaugh from the Board of Certification for the State of Washington. These gentlemen had participated on their own time. 4. Planning Commission Minutes of August 12, 1987, Meeting A. Shoreline Management Permit Port of Port Angeles Approved The Council reviewed the request to allow six temporary pilings and appur- tenant boom sticks to be placed to prevent logs from running aground at the mouth of Tumwater Creek, located at the foot of Tumwater Street. Council- man Stamon moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion and approve the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) The project shall substantially conform with the application submitted to the City, SMA- 87(7)83, and the site map titled, "Proposed Piling Repair Project, June, 1987 received by the City June 9, 1987; (2) All necessary permits shall be obtained from the City of Port Angeles. The applicant shall comply with the terms indicated in this permit., unless more restrictive conditions are required by other Federal or State permits; (3) As requested by the applicant, the proposed six tempor- ary pilings and boom sticks shall be temporary. Therefore, the six pilings and boom sticks shall be removed within two years after approval of this Permit; (4) The permittee shall permit the City or its representatives or designees to make periodic inspections at any reasonable time deemed necessary in order to ensure that the activity being performed under the authority of this permit is in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed herein; and citing the following findings: (A) Provided the proposed six temporary pilings and boom sticks are temporary, as submitted by the applicant and permitted by the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, the use can be consistent with General Regulations C.1 and 2, and Natural Systems E.5; (B) The six temporary pilings at this location should not significantly affect Harbor area use and public activities; (C) All adverse impacts can be mitigated to insignificant levels by measures incorporated in this permit and other required regulatory permits. Coun- cilman Hesla seconded. On call for the question, the motion carried. B. Conditional Use Permit Clallam County Fairgrounds Approved Council reviewed the request for a permit to allow RV parking at the Fair- grounds, located in the Public Buildings and Parks District, located at 1608 West 16th Street. Councilman Hesla moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) Prior to any development of the 806 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 1987 proposed RV park at the Clallam County Fairgrounds, a site plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department. Said site plan shall require approval of the Public Works Department, Parks Recreation Department, Fire Department, City Light Department, and the Planning Director prior to any physical improvement at the proposed site. Said site plan shall include the following: (a) Landscaping, including type, size, number and location of all plants and method of irrigation; (b) A detailed parking plan indicating location of vehicles, access for ingress and egress from locations, accessing to the proposed RV park, indicating individual parking spaces and wheel barriers, to be installed by a temporary method approved by the Public Works and Parks Departments; (c) The location of the boun- daries of the proposed RV park, based on an accurate and current survey; (d) The location of electrical outlets for individual RV stalls; (e) The location of service buildings or any other proposed permanent structures; (f) The location and size of any recreation area or other common area within the boundaries of the proposed RV park; (g) Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant; (h) Gross area of the proposed RV park; (i) Maximum number of RV vehicles to be accommodated; (3) Maximum of 250 RVs per special event; (4) The method of trash disposal, sewer and waste- water system(s) and water supply shall be approved by the Health Department prior to issuance of this permit; (5) This permit shall be valid for a one -year period following final approval by the Planning Director; (6) The Planning Commission may, following a public hearing and subject to review by the City Council and with the right of appeal to Superior Court, revoke this permit in the future if the Commission finds that the use to which the permit is put is detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, and general welfare of the public or constitutes a nuisance as a result of a change in the nature of the use for non compliance with the conditions; (7) The permittee shall permit the City of Port Angeles or representative(s) or designee(s) to make periodic inspections at any reasonable time deemed necessary in order to ensure that the activity being performed under the authority of this permit is in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed herein; (8) If this permit is not used within one year from the effective date of approval, this permit shall be considered null and void; and citing the following findings: (A) This use has been conditioned to ensure that it shall not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort and welfare of the general public; (B) The potential impacts of this proposal are mitigated by use permit conditions; (C) As conditioned, the proposal can be compatible with the general seasonal uses of the Clallam County Fairgrounds; (D) The use is compatible with the intent of the deed from the U.S. Government to the City of Port Angeles. Councilman Stamon seconded, feeling this was a real plus for the community, in terms of being able to appeal to yet another segment of the population to make use of our area. Councilman Hallett was concerned that this could really alter the use of the Fairgrounds facility. He felt we should keep a close watch over it during the year. Councilman Schermer felt since the Fairgrounds sits empty most of the year, it was a good use. Councilman Stamon noted concern that the conditions d'd not include a limitation to ten events per year. She then amended .h1 motion, adding Condition No. 9: A maximum of ten special events a year, excluding those events directly associated with the Fair. At Councilman McPhee's request, Planner Carr discussed pros and cons of limiting the number of events where RVs would be allowed. Councilman Quast noted concern over Condition No. 4 and wanted to know precisely who was in charge of inspecting and monitoring this activity. Leonard Beil, President of the Fair Board, answered, explaining the Fair Board had just completed a project at the Fairgrounds, extending the sewer into the City's sewer system. He stated there would be a collection station installed for RVs. Councilman Quast asked if the Fair Board would be responsible for enforcing or monitoring whether grey water was being dumped onto the ground. Mr. Beil did not anticipate a problem with this. Following questioning, Councilman Quast stated inspection or monitoring of individual events would be up to the Fair Association. Upon inquiry, Mr. Beil stated that the Fair Board really would prefer not to be limited in the number of activities and be enabled to try it for one year without that limitation. Mr. Beil also confirmed that the Fair Association would look at the wear and tear on turf, etc., and would reduce the number of events if damage occurred. Councilman Stamon urged that we try it for a year, with the limitation of ten events, emphasizing that the Fair Association would not accommodate groups less than 25 RVs. She felt that most events at the Fairgrounds CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 1987 would bring less than 25 RVs. She felt we should be sensitive to the locally owned RV parks, particularly in the off season. Councilman Schermer had concern over Condition No. 7. Manager Flodstrom stated this was routinely done by the City with Conditional Use Permits. He also stated we would expect the Health Department to conduct periodic inspections relative to the permit that they had issued. On call for the question, the motion carried without amendment, with Councilman Quast voting "No C. Conditional Use Permit James Drennan (Community Players, Inc.) Approved The Council reviewed the request for a permit to allow an attached storage addition to the existing Community Players Theater building, located in the RS -7, Single Family Residential District, located at Liberty /Lauridsen Boulevard. Councilman Schermer moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) The proposed addition shall meet all Fire Code regulations of the Port Angeles Fire Department; (2) Within a two -year improvement period, beginning from the date of the granting of this Permit, the applicant shall provide the following: (a) The applicant shall submit records indicating the vacation of Liberty Street and the alleys abutting Block 279,_as. cis referenced by the information submitted with the applica- tion; (b) 'Thdd' applicant shall submit a detailed parking plan indicating paved access beginning from Lauridsen Blvd. to the required 40 on -site individual paved parking spaces identified by striping, wheel barriers, or other means approved by the Planning Department; (c) The parking spaces at the west and north of the theater building shall be protected by a retain- ing wall and /or steel barrier to prevent automobiles from accidently going over the ledge; (d) A grading, paving, and drainage plan shall be provided and implemented, which fully conforms with the conditions of this Permit and submitted to the Public Works Department for approval. Said plan shall be approved by the Planning Director; (e) The filled area to the west and north of the building shall be blocked off for parking until it is evalu- ated as safe by a professional engineer and the applicant takes measures to stabilize the bank area; (f) The banks of the fill in the northern and western portions of the project site shall be vegetated and maintained to prevent erosion, off -site sedimentation and gullying; (3) This permit shall be null and void if not used within one year of the approval, or if the use is abandoned for a period of one year; and citing the following findings: (A) Lots 1 through 3, and the vacation of Liberty Street and the alleys abutting Block 279, are sufficient in area to provide the required number of parking spaces; (B) The two -year improvement period required to improve the site as conditioned will bring the use into compliance with City requirements and improve the area without imposing a hardship on the corporation; (C) The non residential use of this property, as conditioned, is compatible with the surrounding residential properties; (D) The project, as conditioned, will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts to the surrounding properties; (E) This use has been conditioned to ensure that it shall not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort and welfare of the general public. Councilman Stamon sgponded. James Drennan, 526 East llth Street, answered questions by Councilman Quast regarding dumping truckloads of dirt on the property, stating that the fill dirt was from the Crestwood Nursing Home addition and repaving project to eliminate a gully on the west side of the Playhouse property (fill). Councilman McPhee asked if paving, in accordance with the conditions of the permit, would create a handicap for Community Players, Inc. Mr. Drennan stated it was his understanding that Condition No. 2 (b), (c) and (d) were stricken from the Planning Commission; in other words, they did not require that the entire area be paved. He stated it was impossible for their small organization to have enough money to pave that entire area. The Council and staff discussed the matter quite extensively. Councilman Stamon felt that a 54' by 10' addition was not a significant enough change to the existing structure to mandate paving of the entire parking lot. She therefore favored striking references to paved access and paved parking places, and eliminating the word "paving" in (d), with the clear understanding that if the Community Players wanted to upgrade the facility to enlarge it for public use, it would be the clear intent of the Council that they would be required to upgrade by paving. 807 808 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 1987 Councilman Schermer favored changing wording in Condition 2(b) to "parking spaces with identification approved by the Planning Department and he also supported including a plan for paving, with the possibility of extend- ing the time frame, but not to eliminate the requirement for paving. Councilman Quast, although he wanted to support what the Community Players were doing here, supported requiring paving because of previous businesses and establishments who were required to pave and to provide safe and appropriate parking for the public. Councilman Hallett supported leaving staff and Planning Commission recom- mendations intact. He felt we have to be consistent and comply with ordinances on the books. Councilman Schermer then spoke in support of the motion as it stood, indicating the Community Players could come back and request an extension of the time line if they ran into serious problems. Councilman Hallett then called for the question, and the motion carried, with Councilmen Stamon and McPhee voting "No D. Conditional Use Permit Pacific Northwest Rehabilitation Approved The Council considered the request for a permit to allow a private adult residential substance abuse facility, with a maximum of 30 residents at any one time, to be located in the RS -9, Single Family Residential District, located at 1013 Olympus Avenue. Councilman Hallett moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) Compliance with State requirements, pursuant to Chapter 248 -26 WAC; (2) There will be a maximum of 30 clients at any one time; (3) The services and staffing will be generally as described in the Department Report; (4) There will be no exterior alteration of the structures that change their residential charac- ter and appearance; (5) No acute /medical detoxification services clients are admitted or treated; (6) The Planning Commission may, following a public hearing and subject to review by the City Council and with the right of appeal to Superior Court, revoke this permit in the future if the Commission finds that the use to which the permit is put is detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, and general welfare of the public or constitutes a nuisance as a result of a change in the nature of the use for non compliance with the conditions; (7) The permittee shall permit the City of Port Angeles or representative(s) or designee(s) to make periodic inspections at any reasonable time deemed necessary in order to ensure that the activity being performed under the authority of this permit is in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed herein; (8) If this permit is not used within one year from the effective date of approval, this permit shall be considered null and void; and citing the following findings: (A) The proposed use will not introduce detrimental or incom- patible impacts on the streets in the vicinity because clients will not be driving and the staff will generate approximately 20 to 25 vehicle trips per day, the approximate equivalent of the two existing single family residences on the property; (B) Provided the conditions are attached, the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding residential uses because most of the activity occurs within the structures and the noise and human activity generated will be similar in nature and quantity to that experienced in residential areas; (C) The proposed use can be generally compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood because there will be no exterior alteration of the existing structures or the grounds; (D) The proposed use will not introduce any detrimental or hazardous impacts or conditions in the vicinity because no acute detoxification services clients are being treated and the clients are generally enrolling of their own volition; (E) The proposed use provides facilities which are currently lacking on the North Olympic Peninsula and therefore meets the needs of the people in the community and promotes the general health and welfare of the community; (F) The proposed facility occurs in a residential setting, in a residential area, as anticipated by Washington Administrative Code requirements; (G) The use has been conditioned to ensure that it shall not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort and welfare of the general public. Councilman Stamon seconded, asking if this application was posted on the property and staff was comfortable that the residents of the area were aware of the application. Planner Carr announced that in addition to the posting, the applicants had contacted residents of the area individually. Councilman Stamon voiced CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 1987 support, stating she had heard from many residents of the community that they wished such a facility was available here. Councilman Hesla was concerned as to how the activity would be monitored and how patients would be contained if they were potentially harmful. He also asked what it would take to negate this permit. Planner Carr responded that other communities with these types of facilities had not experienced the problem of residents wandering; that the applicants had considered the possibility of including surveillance, both inside and outside the facility. He thirdly suspected that if a person wanted to leave the facility, they would probably leave the City as well as the facility. He confirmed that surveillance had not been made a condition. Councilman McPhee did not feel this belonged in that neighborhood, bgt4h x the Planning Commission had approved it and with the exception of t -4 ha a 25 not objected. The motion then carried, with Councilman Quast voting "No requesting a motion to reconsider, to enable him to express his concerns. Councilman Stamon then moved to reconsider. Councilman Hesla seconded. The motion carried, with Councilman Hallett voting "No Councilman Quast stated he had two persons, one of them, Mrs. Jerry Tiederman, ask what was going on. He stated she was not notified and she lived across the street from this establishment. He also noted concern that there would be no resident staff. However, there was staff there on a 24 -hour basis. He asked Planner Carr to explain. Planner Carr explained that 24 -hour staff meant that there were three 8 -hour shifts and that no staff members would be living there. Councilman Quast was afraid that there might be some people in the neighborhood who might read this in the paper tomorrow and be very upset. A member of the audience spoke out that he was one of those. Councilman Quast asked that the Council carry this over so that after it has been written up in the newspaper, Council could receive more public input. Councilman Hallett took exception to Councilman Quast's concerns, feeling that the applicant had gone through the process adequately. He felt there would always be people who wished to speak out after the fact, rather than during due process, which was their right. He felt the Planning Commission had done a good job, as they usually do, and their recommendations were appropriate. Councilman Stamon also referred to Condition No. 6, feeling it gave the City the right to, at any time, revoke the permit. On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. E. Acceptance of Minutes Upon inquiry by Councilman Stamon, Planner Carr noted that the Conditional Use Permit application for Gladys Pressley had been continued. Councilman Stamon also felt the minutes should be corrected with regard to the size of the addition for the Community Players. Councilman Stamon asked that the next time, if an item was continued, it be clear in the minutes. Councilman Stamon moved to accept and place on f4le the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of August 12, 1987, with that one correction. Councilman McPhee seconded and the motion carried. 5. Resolution Setting Hearing for Street Vacation Request Portion of Vine Street Between Orcas and Whidby Set for September 15, 1987 Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 21 -87 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate a portion of Vine Street. Councilman Stamon moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Council- man Hesla seconded and the motion carried. 6. Consideration of Amendment to Ordinance Setting Closing Hours for Licensed Premises Ordinance Adopted Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled 810 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 1987 ORDINANCE NO. 2455 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles relating to criminal law and amending Ordinances Nos. 2129, 2442, 2447, and Title 9 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, clari- fying that the intent of this Ordinance was to allow them to serve break- fast to people during Derby Days, not so they could serve liquor. Council- man Stamon seconded. Following brief discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. BREAK Mayor Whidden recessed the meeting for a break from 8:25 P.M. to 8:42 P.M. 7. Presentation of Material Update on Residential Fire Sprinkler Program Fire Chief Glenn addressed the Council, explaining that two years ago when the City Council directed us to begin an educational program on residential fire sprinkler programs, there were six other cities in the United States that were pursuing this through mandate. He stated today, there were 130 cities doing so, and stated consideration was underway to include require- ments for the Uniform Building Code. He mentioned a county in Georgia where there are now 13,000 sprinklered residences. He stated in one week in April they had five successful detections and applications in residen- tial units, all of them successful, two of them definitely adding to saving lives. He then explained that the National Association of Homebuilders was trying to hold the legislation back as much as possible, stating it was a very costly thing. He also stated that building supply manufacturers, such as the gypsum manufacturers who manufacture sheetrock, were strongly opposed, and that several insurance companies were refusing to accept and allow reductions for sprinkler systems because they did not have enough statistics. Chief Glenn believed that the same types of organizations years ago opposed indoor plumbing, stating it was too expensive, etc., or smoke detectors in homes, which had reduced the loss of life by 50 He felt that if this legislation and this mandate was kept for single family residences we could reduce the loss of life by 90 He felt it would be as infrequent to witness the loss of life in a home fire as it is now infrequent to witness the loss of life from polio. He felt this ordinance doesn't really require, it allows. He stated it allows designers and architects freedom of design in allowing them lighter construction, fewer hydrants, lessened fire flows, fewer water mains. It allows freedom for the future of the City in planning their fire protection. He also mentioned that sprinkler ing could reduce liability safety concerns for firefighters and manning needs. He announced that the Fast Action Residential Sprinkler Trailer would be displayed at the Fair again this year. Councilmembers discussed the topic extensively with Fire Chief Glenn. Councilman Schermer suggested remuneration to individuals as an incentive if, as a result of their efforts in installing sprinkler systems, the City could save money by installing fewer fire hydrants and smaller water mains in residential areas. Councilman Quast then moved that the Council accept the memo of August llth by the Port Angeles Fire Department, and instruct the Fire Department staff to make this particular information available to the public, specifically the real estate and the building trade. Councilman Stamon seconded. The motion carried. The Council also concurred that the first public hearing would be set for the second meeting in October, being October 20th. 8. Consideration of Contract with Marine Lab Tourism Promotion Contract Authorized Councilman Quast moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with the Marine Lab for tourist promotion services. Councilman Stamon seconded. Councilman Quast then amended the motion, adding "subject to modifications as directed by the City Attorney Councilman Stamon concurred. The motion carried. 9. Request from Clallam County Fair Association for Approval of Reduced Gambling Fee for the Funtastic Carnival Ordinance Adopted Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2456 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2219 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. 811 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 1987 Councilman Quast moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Stamon seconded. Councilman Quast asked if this helped the Fair Board or the private entrepreneurs, and would like to reconsider the whole thing if the private entrepreneurs were the ones that benefitted. Administrative Services Director Wolfe explained that the fee was received from the Fair Association. Councilman Quast asked that Mr. Beil clear this up at the next meeting of the Fair Board. Council felt this could be implemented permanently to save time in meetings. Councilman McPhee then amended the motion, that the Clallam County Fair be granted an on -going waiver from the requirements of City Ordinances having to do with the gambling tax. Councilman Quast seconded, asking if the City was prohibited from doing this. Assistant Attorney Kelly stated she had discovered no prohibition. Councilman Quast asked if Councilman McPhee would agree that after receipt of an explanation as to the benefits of our gambling tax deduction, then the motion might be effective. Councilman McPhee concurred. Councilman Hallett wished to have the information first, before deciding on a motion. Councilman McPhee then withdrew the motion, pending receipt of the requested information. On call for the question, the original motion to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, carried. Councilman McPhee then moved to instruct staff to collect information regarding this question and bring the information to the next meeting, with their recommendation for an on -going waiver of the requirements of the City Ordinance as it relates to gambling tax. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. 10. Consideration of Selection of a Firm to Provide HVAC Balancing for City Hall Complex Neudorfer Engineers, Inc., Selected Councilman Quast moved to concur with the recommendation of the Public Works Department and hire the firm of Neudorfer Engineers, Inc., of Seattle, to accomplish the HVAC balancing of the new City Hall and authorize Mayor Whidden to execute a contract to accomplish the work in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Councilman Schermer seconded, with some questions. He questioned Public Works Director Pittis on the timeline and on the firm's back -up. He stated that they could not perform a good service for the City in less than a year. He stated initially, the balancing could be done in possibly a two -week period, but finalization of the balancing would take much longer. Public Works Director Pittis responded that this firm had a reputation for standing behind their product and for responding quickly at no additional cost. He indicated that he had also spoken to them about providing some training for members of our own staff so that when they are gone, our staff can keep the system running appropriately. Councilman Stamon suggested that the motion include that the Mayor satisfy himself that conditions regarding the above mentioned concerns were sufficiently included in the contract. Councilman Quast concurred. Councilman McPhee asked if the amount was budgeted. Public 812 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 1987 Works Director Pittis answered that $6,000 was. Councilman Quast noted concern of the noise level of the machinery adjoining the Council Chambers. Public Works Director Pittis responded that insulation was going to be extended there. On call for the question, the motion carried. 11. Consideration of Ordinance Updating Utility Services Charges Adopted Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2457 Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Council- man Quast seconded. Council discussed the issue briefly with staff, and the motion carried. 12. Selection of Interview Board for Civil Service Exam Police Officers Exam Councilman Schermer moved to concur with the recommendation of the Adminis- trative Services Department for Interview Board of Police Officer. Coun- cilman Stamon seconded. Following brief discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. Sandra K. Asbe, Gerald Thalhamer, and James Miller were selected. 13. See Item 1B 14. Resolution Regarding Overgrown Lots and Their Abatement Passed Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 22 -87 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles revising some service charges, establishing other service charges, and amending Section 16 of Ordinance 2054, Section 9, Ordinance 2237, Section 5, Ordinance 2210, and Section 6, Ordinance 2232, and Section 13.12.090 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code, and adding a new Section 13.12.091 to the Port Angeles Municipal Code. A 'RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, declaring the existence of a public nuisance and requiring the elimination of such nuisance. Councilman Hesla moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Stamon seconded. The motion carried. Following review of a letter sent by the Public Works Department to an individual in the audience, Councilman Stamon moved to reconsider the previous decision. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. The Council granted Mr. Williams' request to address the issue. Kirk Williams, 3606 McDougal, addressed the Council, stating that he had received notice only yesterday regarding his approximate 6 -acre parcel of property. He explained the challenges he was faced with; i.e., health problems, and an inability to contract the type of service needed to mow his property. Councilman Quast stated that this was only the first notice and there was a time in between where something could be worked out. Mr. Williams indicated he would speak with Public Works Director Pittis about various options and possibilities. Councilman Quast indicated he would look into additional possibilities also for Mr. Williams. Councilman Stamon then moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Hesla seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Quast asked Public Works Director Pittis and the Assistant City Attorney to review the wording of the letter to avoid misconceptions. Councilman Stamon noted the need to get the process right. VIII CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS /LATE ITEMS Councilman Schermer asked if individuals who owned more than one property in the City could coordinate their utility billings so they could be billed all at once for all their properties. Administrative Services Director Wolfe explained that the meter readers have to read meters according to route. Councilman Schermer explained that the 25 -day limit prior to adding delinquent charges created a problem for individuals who paid bills once each month. Administrative Services Director Wolfe stated these individ- uals could talk to either Scott Kenyon or Tim Smith and work something out, but that they could not be billed all at once. Councilman Schermer also asked if the speaker's podium could be put back to the side to avoid individuals having their backs to the audience. Councilman Quast asked who would be doing the telephone servicing for the new City Hall. Public Works Director Pittis explained that was currently out for bid. Councilman Quast also asked about the Chamber of Commerce and their report that they had not been billed for utilities by the property owners. He stated that tonight we find a letter addressed to the Planning Department regarding the Lincoln Street Landing that caused him concern. He stated that the Council and the City had some proprietary interest in the opera- tion. He asked Planner Carr, as the official overseer, to comment. Administrative Services Director Wolfe stated that right now, all of the billings of The Landing are paid and up -to -date. Staff discussed it further briefly. Councilman Stamon referred to the Fire Department's monthly report. She referred to the AWC Development Digest and commended it to any member of the public who is interested in what was going on at the Association of Washington Cities. She inquired as to the status of the Civil Service Commission applicants. Mayor Whidden believed we had received three applicants. She referred to a letter from the Department of Labor on a local contractor. She felt it was an odd thing to get in the Information Packet. She discussed this briefly with Light Director Orton. She noted that in the monthly report from the Animal Control Officer, in the month of July, the Humane Society in this County destroyed 96 dogs and 286 cats. She stated the total for the year was well over 700 now. She wondered if during funding time the City could request that the Humane Society explore becoming more strict on spaying and neutering requirements for adoption and those types of things. Councilman Hallett referred to the draft of the Local Government's Study Commission Report. He was chagrined that there was nobody from the Olympic Peninsula on that. Mayor Whidden indicated he had informed the Governor of this and the Governor had indicated he would take this into consideration. Mayor Whidden asked if there were a sufficient number of volunteers for the Fast Action Residential Sprinkler Trailer for the Fair. He requested volunteers from the Council. He discussed several situations with staff and then displayed a rubbing of the proposed bronze plaque for the new City Hall. IX ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION None. X RETURN TO OPEN SESSION None. XI ADJOURNMENT Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting at 10:05 P.M. AiA,g1QA-4zw\ Clerk Mayor sit tf1_I CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 1987