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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/01/1981 162 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, washington September 1, 1981 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:00 P.M. II I ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Boardman, Buck, Duncan, Quast, Polhamus. Members Absent: Councilman Hordyk. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Miller, Deputy Clerk Headrick. P. Carr, M. Cleland, J. pittis, L. Glenn, D. Frizzell, R. Orton, G. Booth, L. Cosens. Public Present: W. Goodwin, W. Hatch, D. Bragg, C. Whidden, E. Tinkham, D. Rudolph. III lUNUTES Councilman Buck moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the August 18 and 25, 1981 meetings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. IV ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. George Crawford addressed the Council once again in regard to the commercial truck which is parked near the 5th and Francis Street intersection. Mr. Crawford noted that the truck had been parked down the street for approximately one month, however, lately it has been parked near the intersection again, blocking .1' the view of oncoming traffic. Manager Flodstrom then informed the Council that the driver of the truck was parking within viewing distance again because of recent vandalism to the truck. He suggested another meeting between himself, Police Chief Cleland, Mr. Crawford, and the driver of the truck to try and reach another solution to this problem. V ITEMS FROM THE COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Quast read in full, and moved to adopt, a proposed Resolution, tlrafted by him, regarding Phase II of the Downtown Improvement Project. The proposed Resolution read in part that the City Council ". . . recommends to the Downtown Development Committee of the Merchant's Association ,that the Phase II of the Downtown Redevelopment project emphasize those aspects of the design proposal which will: (a) provide the maximum local employment opportunities; (b) provide substantive improvements of the downtown CBD, specifically the resurfacing of streets and arterials, improvements and repairs of existing sidewalks (with owner's carrying major share of expenses), and striping of pedestrian crossings in order to enhance the safety and welfare of our citizen shoppers; (c) provide an additional convenience station or improve the existing rest room facilities;" (d) provide for the construction (on shared basis with the PTBA - "The BUS") of attractive waiting stations of (sic) Oak Street; (f) uplift the appearance of the western entrance into the Downtown Business District, and finally , (g) avoid additional burdens upon the Park and Re,creation Budget of the City. The motion to adopt the proposed Resolution, as read in full by Councilman Quast, was seconded by Councilman Buck. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Quast expressed his concern re- qarding several major upkeep items which are being suggested by MakersjABAMjand Lee, design cOnsultants for phase II of the Downtown Improvement Project. Councilman Quast also questioned certain proposed improvements at the inter- section of First and Laurel Streets. Councilman Boardman and Mayor Haguewood then expressed their opposition to the proposed Resolution. Mayor Haguewood suggested instead that Councilman Quast attend the next meeting between the Development co~~ittee and the design consultants (scheduled for September 2nd) and make his concerns known verbally. The Council also discussed sidewalk . iillprovements; the EDA grant application; the proposed water feature at Laurel and First Street; the cost to maintain several of the proposed features; and the advantages (i.e. employment and sales tax) of increased business in the downtown area. FOllowing this discussion, Councilman Quast withdrew his motion, with Councilman Buck withdrawing his second. I CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 1, 1981 VI FINANCE I VII I I authorize the repurchase of Cemetery Lot P. LeDuc in the amount of-J165.00. The Polhamus and carried. C809". NOTice OF CALL FOR BIDS Nolice 10 herehy given IhOIj o...led hldo will he rltCelved, C ' 1 d h ' h' by Ihe City MGnGger of 'Ihe ounCJ. man Quast move t e Counc11 award t e b1d for purc City of Port Angeleo 01 ,~o resurfaceI:' to the low bidder, Sahlberg Equipment Inc., Se Well Fronl Sit.., 01 lold City f $10 229 07 h' d d b '1 ,unlll 2:00 p.m. Auguol 28, o , . . T e mot1on was secon e y Counc1 man Buc,. 1981 for lurnlohil/g Ih. I" following equlpmMI and/or malerlal: CONSENT AGENDA One (1) Highway Reour- Iot.r C ' .' . ~ Bid ohu.., lpetllicallono ouncJ.lman Buck moved the CouncJ.l approve the 1 tems l1sted un and Inllrudlonl Or. avoiloble Agenda including Vouchers of $132,878.93 and payroll of $174,llrom Marlon Porrloh, P.,. t" . d db' I Q d . d IIOMel DlrltClo,. p,o, 80. roo J.on was secon e y Counc1 man uast an carr1e . 1150. Port Angel.o, WA 98362 I (206.~7-Oo111. e.t,117), I S...led bldo ohould w'> mailed 10. David Flodotrom, City ManOpr, P .0, lox 1150. 1140 We.. Front Streel, PorI Angel... WOlhlnglon 98362. All bldo oholl be opened on Auguol 28, 1981 and tobulaled for the City Council with 0 recommendation attached for conolderallon by laid Council In leoolon Seplemher 1. 1981. ". certllied check or bid hand for 5~. of lhe omounl bid .hall accompany each bid, All bldo 10 Include d.livery F.O.B. PorI Angele.. ~aohing1on. The City Council reo...e. Ih. right to consider delivery lime and 10 accept 0' rej.cl :h:r':f.OIl bids or any port David T. Flodolrom City Manager Augusl 9. 16, 21. 23, 1. REPURCHASE CEMETERY LOT: M. LEDUC Councilman Buck moved the Council 2, Block 60, Section 1, from Mary motion was seconded by Councilman 2. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS: ASPHALT RESURFACER VIII LEGISLATION 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Proposed Pier Use Ordinance Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Parks Directo cerning the Park Board's recommended Pier Use Ordina pUblic hearing on the draft Ordinance. Ms. Evelyn T! the Council to ask if any provisions have been made ! and speeches. Mayor Haguewood then read the proposed which included boat races; fishing derby, music conc mances, rallies, art shows, car and beat shows, danc diving meets, Christmas celebration and events, crab activities, and drama events. There were no further public hearing was closed. 163 1 Pub.: Several members of the Council then made various sug 1981 they felt should be included, or deleted, from the proposed-ordlnance. Subjects discussed included the possible commercialization of car and boat shows; activities which would be better situated on Laurel Steeet and the need to not draw activities away from Laurel Street which would enhance the downtown businesses; the addition of Civic and Service Group activities to the list of permitted activities; the amount of surety bond required; and different user fees for in-town and out-of- town groups. The discussion concluded with Manager Flodstrom advising the Council that a final draft of the pier use ordinance will be pre- pared and submitted for consideration at the next regular Council meeting. B. Street Vacation: Shillington Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the Shillington's request to vacate the east half of "A" street right-of-way north of Fourth Street, located on the northeast portion of Fourth and "A" Streets, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. Ms. Grace Finch, 812 West 4th street, and Mr. Gary Wheaton then addressed the Council to voice their objection to the proposed vacation. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Quast then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning commission and deny the Shillington vacation request. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Buck suggested the establishment of a policy and/or standards to follow when considering street vacations such as this. On call for the question, the motion carried. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Mayor Haguewood read the Planning Commission minutes of August 26, 1981 with the following action being taken by the Council: CITY COUNCIL MEETING september I, 1981 - F -, D'" ,D ):1 " aM 'w'd I VI FINANCE 1. REPURCHASE CEMETERY LOT: M. LEDUC 2. Councilman Buck moved the Council authorize the repurcha, 2, Block 60, Section 1, from Mary P. LeDuc in the amount ( motiOn was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried. I CONSIDERATION OF BIDS: ASPHALT RESURFACER I Councilman Quast moved the Council award the bid for purchase of an asphalt resurfacer to the low bidder, Sahlberg Equipment Inc., Seattle, with a bid of $lO,229.07. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. VII CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Buck moved the Council approve the items listed under the Agenda including Vouchers of $132,878.93 and Payroll of $174,419.76. motion was seconded by Councilman Quast and carried. Consent The VIII LEGISLATION 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Proposed Pier Use Ordinance I Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Parks Director Frizzell con- cerning the Park Board's recommended pier Use Ordinance, and opened the public hearing on the draft Ordinance. Ms. Evelyn Tinkham addressed the Council to ask if any provisions have been made for musical concerts and speeches. Mayor Haguewood then read the proposed permitted uses, which included boat races; fishing derby, music concerts and perfor- mances, rallies, art shows, car and boat shows, dances, scuba and skin diving meets, Christmas celebration and events, crab races, church activities, and drama events. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. . Several members of the Council then made various suggestions as to what they felt should be included, or deleted, from the proposed ordinance. Subjects discussed included the possible commercialization of car and boat shows; activities which would be better situated on Laurel Steeet and the need to not draw activities away from Laurel Street which would enhance the downtown businesses; the addition of Civic and Service Group activities to the list of permitted activities; the amount of surety bond required; and different user fees for in-town and out-of- town groups. The discussion concluded with Manager Flodstrom advising the Council that a final draft of the pier use ordinance will be pre- pared and submitted for consideration at the next regular Council meeting. B. Street Vacation: Shillington Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the Shillington's request to vacate the east half of "A" Street right-of-way north of Fourth Street, located on the northeast portion of Fourth and "A" Streets, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. Ms. Grace Finch, 812 West 4th Street, and Mr. Gary Wheaton then addressed the Council to voice their objection to the proposed vacation. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. I Councilman Quast then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the Shillington vacation request. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Buck suggested the establishment of a policy and/or standards to follow when considering street vacations such as this. On call for the question, the motion carried. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Mayor Haguewood read the Planning Commission minutes of August 26, 1981 with the following action being taken by the Council: 164 I I I I 165 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 1, 1981 VIII LEGISLATION 2. Cont. A. Short Plat Appeal: Goodwin Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing and requested comments on Mr. Goodwin's appeal of staff's requirement that his short plat (Suburban Lot 97, northwest corner of 18th and "P" Street) dedicate the north thirty-five feet of Lot 3 to the City for the right-of-way for 16th Street. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and require that the north 35 feet of the proposed Lot 3 be dedicated for street right-of-way, because it is good planning to obtain the right-of~way at the time of platting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman. During discussion on' the motion, Mr. Goodwin restated his objection to the dedication, pointing out that he does not intend to sell or develOp any of his property abutting 16th Street, only build a small rental house on 18th Street. Planner Carr, with the aid of a map of the subject area, then explained why the dedication was needed to insure the connection of West 16th Street with Milwaukee Drive. On call for the question, the motion to deny Mr. Goodwin's appeal was passed by the Council. I The Council briefly discussed Commissioner Brewer's comment that the City should consider not charging the new Sign Ordinance fee for those businesses that bring their existing signs into conformance. Councilman Quast concurred, and suggested an ordinance be drafted which would waive the fee for those businesses who are replacing non-conforming signs. Councilman Buck also suggested a time limit be included, i.e. waive the fee for those who bring their signs into conformance within a certain period of time. Manager Flodstrom then pointed out that there is no fee structure attached to the new Sign Ordinance; the fee structure comes in making application for a sign permit to construct or replace an existing sign. Therefore, an amend- ment to the Uniform Building Code sign permit process would be necessary, not an amendment to the new Sign Ordinance. A draft Ordinance amending the UBC sign permit process as outlined above will be submitted to the Council for their consideration at the next regular Council meeting. Councilman Buck mOVed the Council accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of August 26, 1981. The motion was seconded by Council- man Duncan and carried. 3. CITY LIGHT MATTERS A. BPAjCity Wholesale Power Contract I Power Manager Greg Booth was present at this meeting to discuss BPA's new twenty-year Wholesale Power Contract which is being offered to its preference customers, as required by the Regional Power Act. Mr. Booth outlined the important provisions of the new contract, and pointed out that BPA had recently agreed to amend Section H in the new contract to allow for coincidental billing. Coincidental billing allows the city to reduce the peak demand readings by approximately lOt. At the cur- rent rate, this change would be worth an estimated $330,000 per year for the City. Mr. Booth also discussed the termination of the prior contract with BPA; general contract provisions in regard to conserva- tion; the impact on City rates with the coincidental billing provision; and how the new contract will effect ITT Rayonier and Crown Z. Follow- ing several questions from the Council, the discussion concluded with Mr. Booth informing the Council that staff will review the new contract and bring a recommendation back to the Council at a later date. B. BPAjcity Energy Conservation Agreement Power Manager Greg Booth informed the Council that BPA has offered the City a contract governing the operation of Conservation Programs that it will offer, as required by the Regional Power Act. Each program devel~ped by BPA will become an exhibit to the contract, if it is 166 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 1, 1981 VIII LEGISLATION 3. Cont. found acceptable by the utility. Two programs currently being offered by BPA are: (1) a program to provide water flow restrictors for resi- dential consumers; and (2) a program to provide water heater blankets for residential customers. other future programs include reimbursement to the City for installing more efficient street and area lighting and a commercial energy conservation program. However, Power Manager Booth I recommended that the agreement not be signed until certain language is deleted which would endanger the status of the City's Residential Weatherization Program. The Light Department has notified BPA of this concern, but they have not yet responded. The discussion concluded with the Council, Manager Flodstrom and Mr. Booth discussing the pro- gress of the Weatherization energy audits. C. WPPSS Nuclear Projects No. 4 and 5 During the August 25, 1981 special Council meeting, the Council voted to abstain from endorsing a proposed Resolution which was before the Participants' Committee. The Resolution would, among other things, amend the Participants' Agreement to provide for payment to the Supply System of at least 50% of the interest during construction on Projects No.4 and 5 after March 1, 1983, or, if that' l.snot approved and, SUbject to financing ability, the termination of one project on March 1, 1982. At this meeting, Light Director Cosens reported that the participants' Committee had passed the proposed Resolution at their August 27, 1981 meeting, and read a letter from Ray Foleen, Staff Consultant for WPPSS 4/5 Participants, which explained the intent of the Resolution and the next steps to be taken. Mr. Cosens also read a list of the dissenting utilities which voted against the Resolution (14 out of 88 or approxi- mately 8% of the shares). There will be another report from Mr. Cosens I following the September 10, 1981 participants' meeting. 4. RESOLUTIONS: SELF INSURANCE & FIRE TRUCK A. Self-Insurance Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution No. 32-81 entitled, Resolution No. 32-81 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement be- tween the City of Port Angeles and Scott Wetzel Services of Bremerton, Washington for administra- tion of the City's self-insurance plan. Councilman Duncan moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Council- man Polhamus and carried. B. Purchase of Fire Truck Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution No. 33-81 entitled, I Resolution No. 33-81 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the mayor and clerk of the city to execute an agreement for the purchase of a fire truck from the 3-D Apparatus Company. Councilman Duncan moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Council- man Polhamus and carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 1, 1981 167 VIII LEGISLATION 5. 1982 BUDGET PLANNING During the August 25, 1981 special Council meeting, the Council outlined their priorities for 1982 in the areas of Transportation, Finance and Administration, Public Safety, and Community Development. I At this meeting, the council and Manager F1odstrom discussed the goals and objectives listed thus far for 1982 and added several others which the Council felt were important. Following the disucssion, the priority lists were as follows: (1) Finance and Administration - Self-Insurance Program; codification of City Ordinances; City Energy Plan; utility stabilization; and upgrade existing park facilities and park user fees (2) Community Development - ,long range planning and development; develop undeveloped land; update Zoning & parking Ordinances; Civic Pride Foundation; Con- vention/ Community Center; Economic Development Council and Public De- velopment Administration (3) Public Safety - improved communication equip- ment; Fire/Police building remodel; Traffic Violators Bureau; Advance Life Support Program; human services (4) Transportation - problem locations (i.e. Boulevard Bridge, 8th and "c" Street intersection, 8th and Peabody intersection, Race Street - 8th to Park, the Boulevard and Lincoln inter- section~ Old Mill Road,-Ahlvers Road, and Golf Course Road); City wide circulation plan; downtown streets; arterial development program (plan- ning and funding); _Comprehensive storm and sewer 'plan' (west-end);PTBA involvement. The Council will again discuss these priorities at the September 15th meeting. 6. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VACANCY Manager F1odstrom reported that two applications had been received thus far for the vacant position on the Board of Adjustment; one from Stephen F. Pazan, and one from Robert B. Hill. The interviews for this position were then scheduled for September 15th at 6:30 P.M. I 7 . PROCLAMATION Mayor Haguewood read in full a proclamation proclaiming the week of September 17-23, 1981 as CONSTITUTION WEEK. 8. CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY Mayor Haguewood presented a Certificate of Competency issued by the State of Washington, Department of Ecology, Board of Certification, to Dee Coburn, recognizing him as a Water Pollution Control Plant Operator, Group I Plants. Mayor Haguewood extended the Council's congratulations to Mr. Coburn for his continued interest in the program and his service to the community. Mayor Haguewood also noted for the record a Certificate of Competency issued by the State of washington, Department of Social and Health Services, Board of Certification, to Daniel Duncan (who could not be present), re- cognizing him as a Water Distribution Specialist I. IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA I Ms. Evelyn Tinkham addressed the Council in regard to an article on Northern Tier which was published in the August 30th Post Inte11igencer. Ms. Tinkham expressed her concern regarding the final decision on the Northern Tier issue and stated that those who are opposing the pipeline will continue that opposi- tion to the Federal level. LATE ITEMS X None. XI COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS Mayor Haguewood: Asked Manager F1odstrom for information on the City of Seattle/ King County Jail Agreement. Manager Flodstrom: Reminded the Council of the meeting september 2nd between the Downtown Improvement Group and Makers/ABAM!Lee on Phase II of the Downtown 168 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 1, 1981 XI COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS Improvement. Pointed out several items of interest in the Informational Packet: a status report on the Senior Energy Credit Program; the Summary of Findings of EFSEC Administrative Law Judge Yon Reis; information regarding options, alternatives, and considerations relating to potential annexation of the area,-south of the airport; and an application for attendance at the AWC Mini-Conventions. Informed the Council that he had received from Councilman Boardman a petition signed by citizens living in the area of HaYnes Park re- questing the Police Department enforce the curfew and Park regulations re- 1- garding Haynes Park. Reminded the Council that September 15th is primary election day. Announced that there was no need for an Executive Session. XII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. ~t?~ City Clerk ~~~ I I