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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/24/19773~4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 24, 1977 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson at 7:30 P.M. ' TT ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor: Olson, Councilmen Anderson, Buck, Haguewood, Hordyk, Ross, Wray. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Whorton, Attorney Walrath, Deputy Clerk Caso. p. Frizzell, P. Carr, P. Rodman, D. Flodstrom, H. Kochanek, J. Honnold. Guests Present: B. Bedard, E. Rudolph, D. Rudolph, L. Sunny, B. Robins, F. Bird, E. Foster, E. Tinkham, D. Holcomb, L. Watts, P. Brady, R. Hubbard, D. Duncan, H. Smedley, H. Berglund, D. Diitmciel, W. Eder, P. Brewer, R. Leach, P. Downie, Mr. and Mrs. M. Piotrowski, Mr. and Mrs. W. Roden, F. Winston, R. Oakes, M. Oakes. III MINUTES Councilman Hordyk moved the minutes of the August 10, 1977 meeting be accepted and placed on file as received. Councilman Wray seconded the motion and it carried. , IV FINANCE - 1. BID AWARD Councilman Wray moved the Council award the bid for construction of a 116 niche columbarium at Ocean View Cemetery to the sole bidder, American Western Memorials, for a total bid price of $7,790.01. Councilman Hordyk seconded the motion and it carried. 2. SEWERAGE FACILITY PLAN Councilman Buck moved the Council approve payment of $7,154.10 to CH2M/Hill for engineering services between March and August, 1977 in connection with the Sewer System Evaluation Study. Councilman Hordyk seconded the motion and it carried. 3. DOWNTOWN SIGNALIZATION PROJECT Councilman Ross moved the Council approve payment of $1,076.73 to Harstad and Associates, Inc. for engineering services associated with the Downtown Signalizztion Project. Councilman Buck seconded the motion. During dis- cussion on the motion, Councilman Haguewood suggested that Director of Public Works Flodstrom look-into-the.-possibility of putting one-way street signs on the overhead arms of the signal light'~oles since manX tourists , are confused by the one=-way streets. The motion was then passed by the. Council. 4. VOUCHERS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL Councilman Hordyk moved'-the'COUnc3l-approve Vouchers Payable of $652,256.86 and Payroll of $122,273.41 and~$115,839.56. Councilman Buck seconded the motion and it carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~(~~ August 24, 1977 V ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA R. Whipple addressed the Council in regard-; to his key making business which is located in a trailer parked in the Albertson Store parking lot. Mr. Whipple had been told by the City that he was in violation of a State law which states that no commercial business can be operated in a pre-fabricated structure. After discussing the matter with Manager Whorton and Planner Carr, Mayor Olson informed Mr. Whipple that the Council would have an answer fpr him by the next ' meeting regarding the standards he must meet for the operation of his business. VI LEGISLATION 1. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Olson read the minutes of the Planning Commission's August 16, 1977 meeting with the following action being taken by the Council: A. Annexation Request - W. Freer: Councilman Hordyk moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the annexation request of W. Freer because the request is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies of the City, smaller than allowed, would create boundary problems and does not appear to be favorable for the City. Council- man Wray seconded the motion. On called vote, Councilmen Anderson, Buck, Haguewood, Hordyk and Wray voted "AYE" with Councilman Ross voting "NO." The motion to deny the annexation request carried. B. Councilman Wray moved the minutes of the Planning Commission's August 16, 1977 meeting be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Hordyk seconded the motion and it carried. C. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat of Pinebrook, Division No. 2: J. Key: ' Mayor Olson read the recommendation of the Planning Commission on the preliminary plat of Pinebrook, Division No. 2 and declared the public hearing open. As there were no comments from the audience, Mayor Olson then closed the public hearing. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the preliminary plat of Pinebrook, Division No. 2 consisting of six single family lots on 1.97 acres located west of McDougall and south of Benjamin Avenue, subject to: (1) all improvements be made to the specification of the Public Works Department, (2) standard Light Department easements .be provided and (3) a fire hydrant be provided at the corner of McDougall Street and Benjamin Avenue. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion and it carried. D. Resolution Setting Hearing Date for Alley Vacation Mayor Olson introduced and read by title Resolution No. 26-77 entitled, Resolution No. 26-77 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate an alley north of Civic Field. ' Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoint Resolution as read by title by Mayor Olson. Councilman Haguewood seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2. LETTER FROM NO OILPORT INC. Mayor Olson read a letter from Mrs. Norma Turner, President of No Oilport, Inc. stating the County had filed two lawsuits with the intent of blocking an oilport and asking a question as to what the City Council was going to do to fight the oilport. Mayor Olson then read a memorandum from City ,~ ~ 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 24, 1977 VI LEGISLATION 2. Cont. Manager Ken Whorton outlining the activities of the staff in fighting the oilport. City Attorney Walrath was then asked about the propriety of discussing this subject in open session if the possibility of litigation existed. Attorney Walrath advised the City Council that it should not discuss the matter in open session because it was poor legal tactics to discuss our positions when the information could get to Northern Tier, ' as the contested case hearings are the same as Court actions. After a brief discussion, Councilman Buck then moved the City refrain from joining the County in the two lawsuits it had filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haguewood and passed by the Council with Councilman Anderson voting "N0." Several Comments were then made by various members of the audience after which Councilman Buck explained in detail his reason for making the motion. Following further discussion on the issue, Councilman Anderson moved that the City Manager make detailed reports to the Council on all meetings and activities relating to the oilport undertaken by the various City staff members. Councilman Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 3. DERBY DAYS A. Kiwanis Club Request to Close Laurel Street Councilman Ross moved the Council grant permission for the closure of Laurel Street, between Front Street and First Street, on September 3, 1977, in order for the annual Kiwanis Club Salmon Bake to be held. Councilman Wray seconded the motion and it carried. B. Request to Hold Derby Days Disco Dance ' Councilman Ross moved the Council grant permission to the Derby Days Committee to hold a disco dance in the paved parking lot on the corner of Lincoln and First Streets on September 3, 1977 from 9:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion and it carried. C. Derby Days Proclamation Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the PROCLAMATION as read by Mayor Olson proclaiming the week of August 29th through September 4, 1977 as Derby Days Week in Port Angeles. Councilman Ross seconded the motion and it carried. 4. REPORT ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN PORT ANGELES Manager Whorton explained that this report reviews the options that are available to the City under the different programs set up by the State for the financing of public transportation, and recommended that the Council authorize him to write to the County Commissioners and suggest that the County do a feasibility study on this subject instead of the City doing the study. Councilman Ross then moved the Council authorize the City Manager to contact the County and request that they be the lead agency in a feasibility study on public transportation, with the cooperation of the City. Councilman Hordyk seconded the motion. After a brief discussion concerning City/County cooperation on this matter, the. motion was passed . by the Council. 5. PUBLIC PIER PROJECT Mayor Olson read a letter from the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce requesting the Council place the bond issue for the construction of a public pier on the November General Election ballot, and a letter from Manager Whorton stating the advantages of placing the pier on the November ballot and CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 24, 1977 VI LEGISLATION 5. Cont. 347 requesting an immediate decision by the Council in order to give the campaign steering committee more time in which to organize. Councilman Ross then moved the Council place the bond issue for the construction of a public pier on the November General Election ballot. Councilman Hordyk seconded the motion. There was then a general discussion between Councilmen Anderson, ' Hordyk, Wray and Manager Whorton concerning the current leases and rental rates charged on the City's two recently acquired waterfront properties. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council. 6. PUBLIC OFFICIAL'S LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM Manager Whorton briefly explained the purpose of this public official liability insurance program, pointing out that it would cover many areas which are not covered under the City's present Errors and Ommissions policy. Councilman Haguewood then moved the Council direct Attorney walrath to review the program and report his findings at the next meeting. Councilman Ross seconded the motion and it carried. 7. SIGNALIZATION PROJECT - 8TH AND RACE STREETS Mayor Olson read a memorandum from Director of Public Works Flodstrom re- questing permission from the Council to proceed with a signalization project for the 8th and Race Street intersection. Councilman Haguewood moved the Council authorize the Public Works Department to proceed with the signali- zation project for the 8th and Race Street intersection. Councilman Ross seconded the motion and it carried. 8. ELWHA RIVER WATER TRANSMISSION LINE RIGHT-OF-WAY Mayor Olson read a memorandum from the Department of Public works requesting ' that the Council read the names and thank the citizens who have helped the City to acquire adequate right-of-way for the Elwha River Water Project. Mayor Olson then read the names listed as follows: Edwin Halberg Sr, John Halberg, Bob Halberg, Ed Halberg Jr. Dorothy Duncan (Halberg), Harold and Edna Sisson, Charles and Shirlee Thompson, Evar and Ruth Halberg, Edmond and Shirley Dalgardno, Harry and Evelyn Lydiard, Craig Fletcher, Rocky Fletcher, Craig Smith, Eugene Coats, and the County Public Works Depart- ment. There was then a discussion between Manager Whorton, Councilman Ross and Councilman Hordyk concerning the possible lifting of the ban on housing since the Elwha River Project is now in process. 9. CITY CREDIT AND DEPOSTT POLICY This agenda item was left on the table. 10. LATE ITEMS A. Liquor License Notification from the Washington State Liquor Control Board of a transfer of license from Franklin D. Percival and Carole Percival dba The Keg to Ming H. Chang and Ann Chang is noted for the record. B. Liberty Be11 Mr. L. White, of the Port Angeles Lions Club, addressed the Council and explained that there still remains an outstanding bill of $550.48 for the Liberty Bell. This charge is for increased shipping costs, Customs, etc., and was presented to the Lions Club after all other bills had been paid and funds for payment were no longer available. Mr. White re- quested that the City pay this bill since the Liberty Bell has been such a tourist attraction. Councilman Buck then moved the Council authorize payment of $550.48 to the Lions Club for the Liberty Bell. Councilman Anderson seconded-the motion and it carried. ~ Q•O CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 24, 1977 VI LEGISLATION 10. Cont. C. Fisheries Department Use of Ranney Collector We11 Manager Whorton informed the Council that the Department of Fisheries had declined the proposed agreement which would allow them to use the water £rom the Elwha River Ranney Collector well for a fish hatchery. The main reason for declining, Mr. Whorton stated, was because the ' Department would not be willing to pay more than $51,000 for use of the water. There was then a general discussion between Manager Whorton, Councilman Hordyk and Mayor Olson regarding any other possible negotiations with the Fisheries Department in the future. The dis- cussion concluded with Manager Whorton agreeing to contact Mr. Sandison of the Fisheries Department to see if any possible future cooperation can be agreed upon. D. Chamber of Commerce Request Mayor Olson read a letter from the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce requesting the City direct the Planning Commission to study a one-way couplet at Lincoln and Peabody Streets or an alternate, as well as an alternate route to the east to help alleviate the growing traffic problem in the City. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council direct the Planning Commission and the staff to study this problem and report their findings to the Council. Councilman Buck seconded the motion and it carried. E. Senior Citizen Center Parks and Recreation Director Frizzell informed the Council that the Senior Citizen Center has been infested with termites and it will cost approximately $1,100 to remove them. Mr. Frizzell requested permission from the Council to use funds from the Contingency Reserve , Fund for the amount needed, instead of taking the money out of the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council grant permission for the Parks and Recreation Department to use Contingency Reserve Funds of $1,100.00 to pay for the extermination of termites in the Senior Citizen Center. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion and it carried. F. Sale of Revenue Bonds Mayor Olson introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 1941 entitled, Ordinance No. 1941 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of water revenue bonds of the city in the principal amount of $1,611,000 to pay part of the cost of acquiring, constructing and installing certain additions and improvements to and extensions of the existing water system of the city as authorized by Ordinance No. 1934; providing the date, form, terms and maturities of said bonds; providing and adopting certain covenants and protective features safeguarding the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon; creating a bond redemption fund and confirming the sale of such bonds. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Olson. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~~~ August 24, 1977 VI LEGISLATION 10. Cont. G. Letter of Thanks Mayor Olson read a letter from R. Sorenson thanking the Parks and Recreation Department for their help during the baseball season, and a letter from K. Swengle commending her son's swimming instructor. VII STAFF REPORTS 1. Councilman Ross: Moved the Council again offer for sale the City's surplus property at the minimum price. Councilman Hordyk seconded the motion and it carried. Inquired about the repairs to the broken water main on Second Street. Questioned Attorney Walrath about contract zoning. 2. Councilman Hordyk: Requested the Council require the Telecable office, at the inception of their next contract date, to have a manned telephone during the night for complaints. Reminded the staff that an Ordinance is needed in the future for the regulating of massage parlors. Moved the Council instruct the City Manager and City Attorney to draw up an Ordinance which would regulate private .security within the City. Councilman Ross seconded the motion and it carried. 3. Councilman Buck: Volunteered to fill the vacancy in the Area Manpower Planning Board. (Was appointed by Mayor Olson.) 4. Councilman Wray: Commented on cars parking on Lincoln Street between First and Front Street. Informed the Council that logging trucks are now parking on Lauridsen Boulevard where the train was located. 5. Councilman Haguewood: Asked Parks Director Frizzell about the possibility of painting the train on Lauridsen Boulevard. 6. Councilman Anderson: Commented on the work deing done on the concrete barge in the harbor., Mentioned that minimum thermal re- quirements for insulation will soon be forthcoming. Moved the Council appoint Ed Grier to the Park Board. There was no second to the motion and Councilman Anderson withdrew his motion. V ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. _ i~ ~. ~~~ City Clerk B 1571 NOTICE OF ' CALL FOR BIDS Notlce is hereby given that sealed bids will be received I until 2:00 p. m. August 29, 1911, ~ I at which time they will be opened and read for the + operation of the City of Port Angeles La ndfiil Site for the tlisposal of Solid Waste. The + successful bid will be awartle0 by the City Council in ihe~ Council Chambers at 7:30 p, m. September 14, 1917. Specifications and Bid Sheets may be obtained at the City + Engineer's Office at City Hall, lA0 West Front Street, Port 'Angeles, Washington. 11J A Bid Bond, Cashier's Check, or Certified Check for 5 per cent of the amount bitl must accompany each bitl. DAVlD T. FLODSTROM, P.E. ~~ Director of Public Works Pub.: Aug. l5, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 1977. Mayor