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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/20/1985 386 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 20, 1985 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Whidden called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, Hordyk, Schermer, Stamon. Members Absent: Councilman Quast. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. Saville, J. Marsh, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, D. Wolfe, V. Clay. Public Present: R. Spencer, J. Hallett, G. Sankow, S. Fahnestock, M. Hunt, H. Odell, A. Dedoyard, D. & D. Holcomb, P. & A. Morrison, J. Cornell, O. Sovde, D. Otterstetter, P. Feeley, L. & L. Lee, L. Sunny. III MINUTES Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the August 6, 1985, meeting. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA I Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda, including (1) Request permission to call for bids on I projects: 6th & Albert slide repair, 8th & Cherry slide repair, and Pine Street slide repair; (2) Request permission to call for bids on project: Boulevard & Lincoln intersection; (3) Request permiSSion to rebid Police Car Maintenance Contract; (4) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; and (5) Vouchers of $266,575.28 and payroll of 7-14-85 of $220,662.23, payroll of 7-28-85 of $210,662.60, and payroll of 8-11-85 of $215,074.38. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. V FINANCE 1. Riddell Williams Bill of $9,634.60 Councilman Gerberding moved to approve payment of the Riddell Williams bill in the amount of $9,634.60. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Art Rud addressed the Council. Further discussion of the beam project at the William Shore Memorial Pool was listed as Item No. 14 on the Agenda. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Councilman Stamon urged the City's participation as well as participation of other coastal cities along the Peninsula, in the "Get the Drift" program scheduled for September 21, 1985. The program involves a cleaning up along the Straits. Mayor Whidden then presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the City to the Fire Department for displaying FARST, the Viking emergency rescue tool, woodstove safety tips, blood pressure checks, and manning the medical aid station at the 1985 C1allam County Fair. Fire Chief Glenn accepted the award on behalf of the Fire Department. I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 1985 VII LEGISLATION 1. Consideration of Comments and Protests Received on the Proposed PBIA Manager Flodstrom presented to the Council copies of a petition from five property owners requesting exclusion of First Street between Cherry and Valley from the PBIA. He then reviewed with the Council requests for exemption or reduction in assessment as well as protests to the PBIA. During discussion at length, Councilman Stamon referred to concerns voiced to her by a business owner in regard to the percentage of money to be spent for parking versus the amount to be spent for business improvement. Manager Flodstrom stated he had observed the preliminary PBIA budget of the Downtown Association which anticipated one-third of the assessments collected for the PBIA be spent for parking, one-third for beautification, and one-third for promotion. The Council discussed the matter further with Manager Flodstrom at great length. Councilman Hordyk then moved to amend Ordinance No. 2351, adding 30 days to the effective date. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Schermer then moved to extend the effective date of Ordinance No. 2351 until September 4, 1985, the day after the next City Council meeting, to enable the Council to consider deleting a small area on First Street between Cherry and Valley from the PBIA. Councilman Hordyk seconded. Following further discussion at great length, on call for the question, the motion carried. 2. Petition for Street Vacation - J. G. Norton - SV-85(9)4 Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 23-85 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate the unvacated portion of Washington Street lying north of and adjacent to Lots 8 and 9, Block 5, Green's Belle View Addition. Councilman Hordyk moved to pass the Resolution as read by title and to refer the petition for street vacation to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 3. Planning Commission Minutes of August 14, 1985 A. Temporary Use Permit Approved - Clallam County Juvenile Center Request has been made for an extension of one year to. permit a mobile temporary office unit at the location until construction of a permanent facility is complete, located at 18th and "M" Streets. Councilman Gerberding moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation to grant an extension for a one-year period, subject to the applicants obtain- ing a permanent electrical permit for the existing facility. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. B. Conditional Use Permit Approved - Port Angeles School District - Tennis Courts Request has been made to allow construction of a four-court tennis facility located on the north side of Park Avenue between Chase and Lincoln Streets. Councilman Gerberding moved, for the sake of discussion, to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the tennis courts subject to the following conditions: (1) The fence on the north side have vision obscuring material installed and the 12-foot yard area be landscaped with ground cover, shrubs and at least 20 trees of 2 inches caliper at planting time and a mature height of 20 feet; (2) Lights may be installed with only a building permit, provided they do not shine directly on abutting properties; (3) Sidewalks be installed on Park Avenue and the adjacent parking lot on the west be striped. Councilman Schermer seconded. Councilman Gerberding then inquired whether the lighting would be controlled or automatic. Milton Hunt, architect, responded to the question, stating his assumption was the lighting would be controlled rather than automatic. Councilman Gerberding then asked about adequate parking. 387 388 l I CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 1985 Following discussion with Mr. Hunt, Councilman Gerberding moved to amend his motion to include Condition No.4, That no lights be allowed after 10:00 P.M., and Condition No.5, That public restrooms available to the public during normal operation, be constructed. Councilman Schermer concurred, with confirmation from Councilman Gerberding that no firm time line be placed on the construction of the restrooms. On call for the question, the motion carried. C. Conditional Use Permit Approved - Sukert Request has been made to allow a body and fender repair service to locate I in the Arterial Commercial District located at 1225 East Front Street. Councilman Stamon referred to Fire Department concerns. City Planner Carr explained that in order for the Conditional Use Permit to be finally approved, the Fire Code would have to be complied with. Councilman Stamon also noted that the Public Works Department had indicated the current site plan for parking could not be approved as it exists. Councilman Hordyk then moved to concur with the Planning Commission recom- mendation and approve the proposed Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) There not be any excessive noise before 7 AM or after 9 PM; (2) There be no alley parking. Councilman Stamon inquired of the City Attorney if the term "excessive noise" was too vague. Attorney Knutson explained the term is defined in the noise ordinance. Councilman Haguewood seconded and the motion carried, with Councilman Schermer voting tlNo".. D. Parking variance Granted - Sukert Request has been made for a variance in the off-street parking requirements from the required 16 off-street parking spaces to a total of 6 spaces inside and 5 spaces outside the structure, for a body and fender repair service in the ACD located at 1225 East Front Street. Based on the con- cerns noted during discussion, Councilman Hordyk moved to deny the request for the parking variance. Councilman schermer seconded. Councilman I Haguewood supported granting the variance. During lengthy discussion, Public Works Director Pitt is explained modifica- tions would have to be made to the current site plan before the site could be approved by the Public Works Department. Councilman Hordyk, with assur- ance that modifications would be required in the plan, withdrew his motion. Councilman Haguewood then moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation and authorize the parking variance. Councilman Hordyk seconded. Councilman Stamon noted this was being done with the very clear understanding that if Mr. Sukert cannot work out a site plan that is acceptable to the Public Works Department in terms of access, exiting and in terms of sight distance on the alley, the building would not be built. On call for the question, the motion carried. Councilman Schermer voted "No", due to his concern that this was not adhering to the parking ordinance. He recommended reviewing the parking ordinance to ascertain if the requirements are excessive. E. Conditional Use Permit Approved - Sovde Request has been made to allow a duplex in the Single-Family Residential District located at 1511 West 16th. Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the Conditional Use Permit for a duplex, citing the following findings: (1) A duplex is com- patible with the surrounding land uses; (2) The street and utilities can I support one additional dwelling unit on the site; (3) There will not be a Significant increase in population density in this vicinity. Councilman - Hordyk seconded. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. F. Annexation Petition Authorized - Odell/Austin Request has been made for circulation of an annexation petition for an area 8.52 acres located south of Lauridsen Boulevard, north of Highway 101, and west of Fairmount Avenue. Councilman Schermer moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation to allow the circulation of an annexa- tion petition for the area requested, and including all of Bean Road abutting the area, subject to RS-9 Zoning and the assumption of bonded I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 1985 indebtedness. Councilman Stamon seconded. Following explanation by Attorney Knutson on bonded indebtedness, on call for the question, the motion carried. G. Conditional Use Permit Granted - Holcomb Request has been made for a Conditional Use Permit allowing the retail sales/repair of motorcycles in the CSD-C1, Community Shopping District, located at 321 West Eighth Street. Councilman Gerberding moved not to concur with the Planning Commission interpretation that a motorcycle sales and repair business could be com- patible in the CSD-Cl District. He moved that this is not a compatible use. Councilman Schermer seconded. The Council discussed the matter at great length, noting various concerns, particularly over excessive noise. Amy Dedoyard of Olympic Realty re- quested the Council direct concerns over noise to the owner, Denis Holcomb. She explained that the building has been for sale for four years and is being sold under the appraised value because the building predates the zoning. Denis Holcomb then addressed the Council, stating the building is concrete block and he had designed a section inside the building for testing off-road vehicles. He explained that most of the testing for street-legal motorcycles would also be done inside, but that some road testing would be done. He stated he could not invest $100,000 in a building and risk having a conditional use permit revoked in one year, due to disturbances created in the neighborhood. Mr. Holcomb then discussed with Council the number of motorcycles he anticipates selling in a year, the number of customers he would anticipate on an average day, and the number of repair orders he does currently. Craig Ritchie, attorney representing Mr. Holcomb, then addressed the Coun- cil. Mr. Ritchie stated this business was comparable to other businesses allowed outright in this zone. Councilman Stamon inquired if any com- plaints had been received from members of the neighborhood. City Planner Carr noted that Sandra Blank had appeared at the Planning Commission meeting, voicing concerns. Amy Dedoyard readdressed the Council, stating that Mrs. Blank had voiced concerns about noise. Mrs. Dedoyard felt that Mrs. Blank's concerns had been alleviated at the Planning Commission meeting and after the meeting. On call for the question, Councilman Gerberding voted "Aye"; all other members voted "No". The motion failed. Councilman Haguewood then moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit. Councilman Stamon seconded with the understanding that the following conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission, be met: (1) Com- pliance with the Public Works Department requirements; (2) Compliance with the Fire Department requirements. On call for the question, the motion carried. H. Minutes Accepted Councilman Hordyk moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of August 14, 19B5. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 4. Second Quarter Financial Status Report Finance and Administrative Services Director Orton addressed the Council, updating them on the second quarter financial status of the City. Finance Director Orton explained various items which had impacted the financial status of the City, among them Senate Bill 843. He stated this poses a $550,000 liability to the City over the next 15 years. Mr. Orton antici- pated a loss of Revenue Sharing funds in 1987. He stated that in the future, more of the responsibility for capital improvements and projects would fall on the shoulders of the City. City Treasurer Duane Wolfe then updated the City Council on the status of the General Fund, specifically revenues. Treasurer Wolfe explained that due to the collapse of ESM and the resulting loss of County funds, the County had raised the sales tax by one-half percent, indirectly affecting the City by costing the City approximately $50,000 in sales tax receipts. He also stated that the recent closure of ITT Rayonier for one month directly impacted the City, decreasing utility in-lieu of taxes by $15,000. 389 390 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 1985 He stated due to the improved economy of the area, these losses had been compensated for. Treasurer Wolfe further updated the Council on the status of revenues generally, announcing that the General Fund was very much in line with what had been anticipated for 1985. Finance Director Orton then readdressed the Council, updating them on the status of other funds. In summary, Finance Director Orton announced the City is in excellent financial condition and a solid position is expected at the end of the year. Councilman Hordyk noted concern over the financial impacts of the State's I environmental requirements for the Landfill. Finance Director Orton concurred with these concerns, and also noted concern over the State's proposed regulations requiring secondary sewage treatment, stating external economic conditions and intergovernmental requirements could have a large impact on the financial status of the City. He stated one advantage is that staff is aware of these situations and is now working on means of countering them and replacing lost revenues. He reiterated that at the present time, however, the City's financial status is very good, as reaffirmed by a financial review by Moody's Investors, now in a national publication. He also noted the improved financial status of the Solid Waste Fund since mechanized collection was implemented. 5. Resolution on Overgrown Lots Passed Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 24-85 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. Public works Director Pittis announced that Exhibits 49A and 49B should bel deleted, as these lots had been cleaned up. Councilman Schermer moved to pass the Resolution as read by title, excluding Exhibits 49A and 49B. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 6. Resolution Mandating Reconstruction of Certain Sidewalks Passed Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 25-85 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, declaring the necessity for recon- struction of sidewalks for the public convenience and safety. Councilman Schermer moved to Councilman Stamon seconded. question, the motion carried. pass the Following Resolution discussion, as read by title. on call for the 7. Ordinance Adopted Providing for a Lien for Unpaid Garbage Collection Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled I ORDINANCE NO. 2354 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles providing for a lien for unpaid garbage collection services, eliminating a minimum sanitation service charge for commercial dwellings, and amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 2317 and Chapter 13.54 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Hordyk moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Gerberding seconded. The motion carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 1985 8. BPA Non-Firm Energy Contracts Extended Following an explanation, Councilman Hordyk moved to sign the BPA Non-Firm Energy Agreement extensions. Councilman Gerberding seconded. The motion carried. authorize the Mayor to Following discussion, 9. BPA proposal for Radon Monitoring Pilot Program - Support Authorized I Councilman Schermer moved to support the Utility Advisory Committee's authorization for the Mayor to sign a letter supporting the proposal. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. 10. Acceptance of Pharmaceutical Contract and Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Following a review of the letter of recommendation from Finance Director Orton, Councilman Gerberding moved to accept and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Jim's Pharmacy. Councilman Schermer seconded. Councilman Hordyk left the meeting room temporarily but returned prior to a call for the vote. Patsy Feeley, 113 West Seventh, inquired as to the procedure used in selecting this vendor. Finance Director Orton summarized the process used. Councilman Stamon noted for the record that she would abstain from participating in this discussion due to the fact that Mr. Cammack is her campaign manager. Mrs. Feeley was presented with a packet of information on the ranking system used. On call for the question, the motion to authorize Mayor .Whidden to sign the contract carried, with Councilman Stamon abstaining. All other Councilmembers voted "Aye". 11. Resolution Passed Designating The Daily News as the Official Newspaper for the City of Port Angeles Mayor Whidden read.the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 26-85 I A RESOLUTION of the City Council of Port Angeles, Washington, designating The Daily News as the official newspaper of the City of Port Angeles. Councilman Haguewood moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 12. Proclamation - Constitution Week, September 17th through 23rd, 1985 Mayor Whidden proclaimed September 17th through 23rd, 1985, as Constitution Week and urged all citizens to pay special attention during that week to our Federal Constitution and the advantage of American citizenship. 13. Review of Preliminary Calendar for Preparation of 1986 Budget Manager Flodstrom presented for the Council t s review a tentative calendar for 1986 Budget presentations. 14. Discussion of william Shore Memorial Pool Beam Lamination Project I Art Rud addressed the Council, thanking them for establishing a committee and for meeting with him regarding his concerns. Councilman Gerberding reviewed the findings of the committee with those present, as well as Commi ttee recommendations for the future. Mr. Rud asked again what the final project cost was. Manager Flodstrom answered that it was between $35,000 and $38,000. Public Works Director Pittis explained that not all of the bills had yet been received, so an exact cost could not be deter- mined at this time. Mr. Rud questioned staff further on RCW requirements for the project. Staff explained the work was maintenance work and was not covered under the RCWs mentioned by Mr. Rud. VIII LATE ITEMS None. 391 392 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 1985 IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Hordyk noted displeasure over non-local businesses being adver- tised on transit buses. He also felt the trolley being demonstrated passed by the area of the ferry dock too fast. He urged a letter signed by the Mayor be sent to the Director of the Transit System. Councilman Haguewood, member of the Transit Board, answered that the matter of advertising had been discussed and that no new advertising out of the County would be accepted. I Councilman Schermer confirmed this, stating that no out-of-County advertis- ing would be solicited. Councilman Schermer also noted that Councilman Hordyk I s concern about the trolley would be communicated to the Transit Board. Councilman Stamon noted from the Information Agenda a "thank you" to the Port Angeles Fire Department and acknowledgement to Mickey Ranta, a handi- capped citizen, for a CPR rescue. She directed attention to a memo from Park and Recreation Director Marsh regarding progress being made in the vandalism problem with restrooms at the City Pier. She noted the City of Boulder, Colorado, has constructed "indestructible" restrooms, and recommended they be contacted. She referred to a proclamation from Governor Booth Gardener regarding the Fast Action Residential Sprinkler Trailer, and a letter from the City of Edmonds regarding the Trailer. She extended a "thank you" on behalf of the Council to Chris' Auto Rebuild and Allied Wrecking for making available to the Fire Department at no cost cars for practice with the newly-purchased "jaws of life" tool. Mayor Whidden referred to the "thank you letter" from the Department of Social and Health Services to Fire Department employees. He referred to information from the Parks Department monthly report and commended the Parks and Recreation Department for their dedication to programs being offered at the Pool and for their dedication to caring for the City's parks and lawns. He then reported on a meeting he had attended of the "Friends I for Scouting". He stated that unfortunately, the City could not donate to this cause, but invited Councilmembers to donate on an individual basis, if - they desired. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting to executive session at 10:10 P.M. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 10:25 P.M. XII ADJOURNMENT Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:28 P.M. . ,~,~.~ ~ Clerk @laA y. itbr~ I