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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/03/19912074 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington September 3, 1991 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Sargent called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to SPECIAL MEETING: order at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Sargent, Councilmen Cornell, Hallett, Lemon, Nicholson, Ostrowski and Wight. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, S. Brodhun, M. Cleland, B. Collins, L. Glenn, K. Godbey, J. Pittis, B. Titus, K. Ridout, G. Kenworthy, B. Becket, J. Hordyk, J. Hicks. Public Present: G. Braun, L. Schueler, K. Ebert, C. Cervinski, J. Glass, R. Linkletter, M. Gentry, D. Schulz, J. Jones, R. Sanz, F. Smith, L. Beil, J. Antolock, D. Soufes, B. Haselton, G. Pettit, J. Ulsky, D. Christensen, P. McCauley, L. Colley, J. Dillahunt, M. McElrath. ADJOURN TO Mayor Sargent adjourned the meeting to executive session at 6:10 p.m., to discuss EXECUTIVE SESSION: matters of litigation and real estate for approximately 50 minutes. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sargent called the regular session of the Port Angeles City Council to order REGULAR SESSION: at 7:21 p.m. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the Clarence M. Caskey Chapter ALLEGIANCE: 9, Disabled American Veterans: Bob Saenz, Commander; Dave Schultz, Adjutant; John Jones, Treasurer; Forrest Colbath, Chaplain. FINANCE: None. CORRECTION TO CITY Mayor Sargent noted the need to correct the City Council minutes of July 16th COUNCIL MINUTES and August 6th. The minutes of July 16th were pertinent to the Shoreline OF JULY 16 AND Management Permit for Austin. There was a condition which was inadvertently AUGUST 6, 1991: omitted and should be added as Condition E, which reads: The top of the east- west chain link fence shall not be higher than the top of the existing water pipeline." The minutes of August 6th should also be amended in that it is clear that the two Councilmen voting in favor of the referenced amendment were Councilmen Lemon and Ostrowski. Councilman Cornell said there appeared to be a third correction to be made, as noted under Legislation Item No. 10-B; the Associate Planner had requested the -. August 20th Council minutes be corrected with respect to the Daishowa America plan to construct an employee parking lot, to add the wording "or as approved by the Department of Fisheries" to a description of the catch basin. Mayor Sargent noted Condition A would then read: "The parking shall be graded to flow into catch basins prior to discharge to grassy swales, or as approved by the Department of Fisheries." Councilman Hallett moved to correct the minutes of the July 16th Council meeting to add Condition E to the Austin Shoreline Management Permit, as presented; to correct the minutes of the August 6th Council meeting to reflect that Councilmen Lemon and Ostrowski voted in favor of the amendment; and to correct the August 20th Council minutes to reflect an addition to Condition A of the Daishowa America Shoreline Management Permit. Councilman Wight seconded the motion which carried unanimously. -1- 2075 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 3, 1991 APPROVAL OF Councilman Ostrowski,. moved that the minutes of the August 20, 1991, City MINUTES OF Council meeting be approved as written and placed on file. Councilman Hallett REGULAR MEETING seconded the motion. OF AUGUST 20, 1991: Mayor Sargent called attention to two typographical errors in the first line at the top of page 7, where the words "confusion" and "issue" are misspelled. Councilman Wight noted, in the vote on Ordinance 2649, he had expressed thanks to Mr. Williams for pointing out the flaws in the Ordinance pertinent to the First Amendment. He asked that his comments be made a part of the minutes. Mayor Sargent asked if letters of appreciation had been sent to the members of the committees working on Growth Management, specifically the CCURB Committee. Manager Pomeranz responded they had not been sent but would be in the near future. A vote was taken on the motion to approve the minutes of the August 20, 1991, meeting, as corrected, which carried by a majority vote, with Councilman Lemon abstaining. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Wight moved to accept the items listed on the Consent Agenda, including (1) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (2) Request to approve advance travel request in excess of $500 for NWPPA Electric Meter School; (3) Request to attend ICMA Conference by City Manager; (4) Vouchers of $1~43,934.08; and (5) Payroll period ending 8-18-91 of $305,041.04. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion. Discussion followed and Councilman Wight inquired as to the total cost of the NWPPA Electric Meter School. Light Director Titus responded it would cost $672. Councilman Wight also inquired about the cost to attend the ICMA Conference, to which Manager Pomeranz responded it would take place the last week in September at a cost of be $1,100. Councilman Hallett felt the City Manager should not have to pay for travel on City business out of his own pocket, and approval of the Conference be conditioned on meals being covered. Councilman Wight amended his motion by deleting the last paragraph of the memorandum relating to this item. Councilman Corneli directed attention to a memorandum in the Consent Agenda from the Assistant Police Chief, relating to the sale of surplus dictaphone and logging recorder to Neah Bay. He noted the item should be included in the consideration of the Consent Agenda. After further discussion, Councilman Nicholson agreed to the amendment to the motion. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE Jerry Glass, 1108 South Oak Street, asked to speak to Item 5 on the Legislation COUNCIL/AUDIENCE Agenda. TO BE CONSIDERED/ PLACED ON THE Mike McElrath, 123 West llth Street, also asked to speak to Item 5. AGENDA: Councilman Cornell proposed a short discussion on the budget process and a discussion of the memo concerning the harbor line change. These items were added to the Legislation Agenda as Items 11 and 12. Mayor Sargent suggested including discussion on the representation on the .- Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority. This was added to the Legislation Agenda as Item 13. 'LEGISLATION: Yard of the Month 1. Yard of the Month Awards - September 1991: Awards Mayor Sargent presented the Yard of the Month awards for September, 1991, to: Chris & Joan Antolock, 3317 McDougal; Donald & Phyllis Thompson, 1741 East 6th; Jean Hubert, 2508 South Oak; Ed & Peggy Adamich, 121 Columbus; and Ed & Glenda Jaquins, 635 Whidby. -2- 2076 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 3, 1991 LEGISLATION (Cont'd): Principal Maturity 2. Consideration of Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 2647 to Change Amounts for LID No. 211 Principal Maturity Amounts for LID No. 211: Ordinance No. 2650 Mayor Sargent advised Council that Forrest Walls, bond counsel, was present to explain the proposed change in the principal maturity amounts for LID No. 211. Mr. Walls explained his role as bond counsel for the City. During the completion of the fmancing of LID No. 211, it was noted a last-minute revision had been made in the maturity schedule in the purchase contract. He stressed the need for the Ordinance and the purchase contract to be parallel in order to properly conclude the issuance and sale of the bonds. Therefore, the amendatory ordinance has been prepared, revising Section 2 of Ordinance No. 2647 to reflect the maturity schedule which appears in the purchase contract. Following discussion, Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2650 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of Port Angeles amending Ordinance No. 2647 to change the principal maturity amounts for the Local Improvement District No. 211 Bonds. Councilman Cornell moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title and authorize publication by summary. Councilman Lemon seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Final Plat for City 3. Consideration of Final Plat for City Lights Subdivision: Lights Subdivision Mayor Sargent reported on the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission for the approval of the final plat of City Lights Subdivision, located south of Viewcrest Avenue. Five conditions were attached; however, they have been met and signed off by the City Engineer. Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve the final plat of City Lights Subdivision, citing the following findings and conclusions: FINDINGS: (1) The City Council approved the preliminary plat creating 14 lots on City Lights Place on August 21, 1991; (2) The Planning Commission and City Council concluded the preliminary plat was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Regulations; (3) The applicant submitted for final plat approval on July 15, 1991; (4) The necessary roadway and utility improvements have been installed, with the exception of the top course of asphalt on City Lights Place and the sidewalk along Viewcrest. The applicant is required by this approval to bond for these improvements to guarantee their installation at a later date; (5) The Public Works and City Light Departments have identified additional utility and storm water easements which must be shown on the final plat prior to recordation; (6) The final plat has been reviewed with respect to conformance with the preliminary plat approval; CONCLUSIONS: (A) As conditioned, the final plat is in conformance with the preliminary plat approval; (B) The final plat has not changed in any manner so as to result in inconsistencies with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance; (C) As conditioned, the final plat is in conformance with the City's Subdivision Ordinance. Councilman Hallett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Senior Services and 4. Discussion and Consideration of Senior Services and Community Center Community Center Project: Project Mayor Sargent reported the Committee has had three meetings regarding the site selection and considered the following: City Light Building, Old City Hall, Lincoln. School property, Eighth Street property between Peabody and Chase, and Seventh and Peabody. After in-depth investigation, on-site review, and consultation with the architects, the Committee unanimously recommends the Seventh and Peabody site for location of the new Senior Services Center. This was based on availability, size, cost, traffic configuration and safety, transit availability, etc. The Committee was open to all suggestions and investigated all possibilities before acknowledging that Seventh and Peabody was the preferred site. -3- 2077 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 3, 1991 LEGISLATION Mike Gentry, Lindberg Architects, responded to an inquiry from Councilman (Cont'd).' Lemon as to why the City Light Building was not as favorable as the selected site. Mr. Gentry noted the Committee, ARC Architects, and he walked through the Senior Services and City Light Building and realized some problems might arise if the site were used Community Center as a Senior Center. The volume of the building is probably four times the Project (Cont'd) requirements of the Senior Center. Mayor Sargent added there are some additional problems, such as traffic and the fact the building does not lend itself well to a civic building. Councilman Nicholson recalled he had asked Mr. Gentry if it would be more or less costly to use the City Light Building and carve out what was unneeded. He also asked what the cost would be to relocate the present tenants of the building. Both responses had been it would be more costly. Councilman Hallett asked about the Lincoln School site. Mr. Gentry said he was not involved in the review of that site. Mayor Sargent indicated the cost would be approximately the same. The Committee looked at the west side of the area, the unimproved land. One of the negative aspects was that the property was too far from the users. The senior citizens have made it known they do not want the Center at this site. Councilman Hallett asked if the Seventh and Peabody site lent itself to the long- term needs for the Senior Center in terms of community services. Mayor Sargent felt in ten years, additional property in the Seventh and Peabody area will probably be available. There is also the possibility of adding another story on the building. Councilman Cornell asked if there was sufficient area at Seventh and Peabody. Councilman Nicholson said there is space for a one-story building with the purchase of some additional property for parking, with a parking variance to go along with that. There was some discussion about the present ownership of the Seventh and Peabody site, which elicited the information that the City Light Department owns half of the area and will have to be compensated out of the available funding, to include the $500,000 grant. Councilman Ostrowski inquired as to the disposition of the present Senior Center. Councilman Nicholson responded it would be a costly proposition to make that building usable and safe. Councilman Hallett indicated the voters would have to pass the bond issue. He also said it would be prudent to find something to do with the present facility, or make it marketable. Councilman Nicholson suggested placing it on the market with the proceeds offsetting a portion of the cost of the new facility. Councilman Nicholson said one of the sites looked at was the five lots on the south side of Eighth Street east of Chase. However, the development cost would be considerably higher and an additional lot would have to be located for parking. There is also a potential problem with underground water in that area which was one of the principle reasons to eliminate that site. Councilman Hallett asked who was brought into the discussion on the community center aspect of this project. Mayor Sargent said the community center aspect was added to the title to make the public aware that this is a building which will be available for use for community activities. The present Senior Center is rented out from time to time. Parks Director Brodhun reported RSVP has committed to be in the new facility. Senior Nutrition has expressed a great deal of interest in the new facility; Senior Information and Assistance has also said they are highly interested and it would depend on rental costs to them. Adult Action is not interested at this time; however, possible uses of the facility may be made. Councilman Cornell indicated that other activities could take place in the multi- purpose room at 4500 square feet, with stage, lighting, etc. Councilman Hallett inquired about the time frame for the necessary steps to finalize this action. Councilman Nicholson responded the first determination to be made is which properties would need to be purchased and enter into the necessary negotiations. Next would be to authorize a bond issue to be placed on the ballot in November; it would have to be site-specific and dollar-definite. Mr. Gentry said all the pieces of the design have been formulated and only need to be put together in a schematic design to present to the public. Councilman Hallett indicated there is a very short time for people to be apprised of what is proposed. City Manager Pomeranz said most of the details are available at this time and a schematic could be prepared in just a few days. -4- 9.078 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 3, 1991 LEGISLATION Councilman Wight moved to select the Seventh and Peabody site for the Senior (Cont'd): Services Center and further, that staff and the architect be empowered to finalize cost estimates and other details by the September 17th Council meeting for Senior Services and review. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion. Community Center Project (Cont'd) Councilman Hallett offered a friendly amendment that staff negotiate for additional property for parking. Councilman Wight accepted the amendment and Councilman Ostrowski agreed. Councilman Wight, speaking to the motion, said the possibilities of using the present Senior Center site were extensive. The Library may want to expand and the Clallam County Museum will be displaced and may be interested. He suggested taking the necessary time to determine the highest and best use of the property at a future date. A vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. Vern Burton Memorial 5. Discussion and Consideration of Vern Burton Memorial Comrnunity Center Community Center (VBMCC) Enhancements: (VBMCC) Enhancements Mayor Sargent suggested this be placed on the agenda in order for Council to have an opportunity for input. The present proposal is the result of several meetings and several floor plans and options. Mike Gentry, Lindberg Architects, briefly reviewed what has been discussed and prepared to this time. He exhibited proposed floor plans covering four phases, the first of which would include a new entry on the east side of the building. The present gym area would receive acoustical treatment, additional lighting, a public address system, and storage area. The cost for Phase One, the lighting, acoustical treatment, storage and public address system would be approximately $55,000. Phase Two, which would cover the bulk of the work, would be approximately $222,000, and would include mechanical/electrical, new restrooms, lobby, janitor/storage, hall and entry landscaping and signage. Mayor Sargent reminded the Council that any time work is done on the VBMCC, the entire building has to be brought to code on such items as restrooms. Mr. Gentry said the size of the building requires extensive restroom facilities. He continued with the probable cost of Phase Three of $159,000, which would include the kitchen, meeting rooms and the Park offices. Mr. Gentry noted a substantial kitchen would be provided, although not a full restaurant kitchen, there would be the capability of doing some cooking. Mayor Sargent added that the basic room could be provided initially, with the fixtures being added at a later date. Mr. Gentry indicated the cost of Phase Four, with remodeling the existing restrooms and the new doors on the north wall, would be $55,000. A total budget for all four phases is approximately $490,000. At this point, Phase One is the most pertinent at this time. Councilman Cornell directed attention to the parking area, which was purchased with hotel/motel funds, and is presently used by City staff, with the assumption that if the VBMCC is used for some large event, it will most likely be in the evening. Therefore, the existing parking is looked at as a cooperative use. However, with the meeting rooms, there will probably be expanded day-time use of the facility, which may cause difficulty with parking for staff. It would, therefore, appear necessary to find some parking for staff. There has been no mention of cost for new parking. Has that been taken into consideration? Mr. Gentry responded it had been considered, but nothing definite had been decided. -*- Mayor Sargent said this will be phased in. The City has additional land available which could be improved for parking where the Clallam County Hospice is presently located. Councilman Cornell indicated he would like to see the increased parking included in Phase One, with the cost thereof being included in the phase. Councilman Lemon said the primary use of the existing parking lot should be for conventions because the land was purchased with hotel/motel tax money. If expanded parking is needed, it should be accomplished by general funds rather than the hotel/motel tax money. Councilman Nicholson asked the number of people who could reasonably be accommodated in the VBMCC facility. Mr. Gentry said the figure of 300 people has been used in the designs. Councilman Nicholson said at this time there are about 250 new motel units being put in Port Angeles at this time. If this facility were completed, it could handle conventions of 300 people. This project is the best thing the City has done in a number of years. -5- 2079 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 3, 1991 LEGISLATION Councilman W~ght said'he h~s been an advocate of expanding convention facilities (Cont'd): in Port Angeles. He considers the motel/hotel tax fund to be an appropriate source for the funds to make the necessary modifications to the VBMCC. He said Vern Burton Memorial he recently learned that the 1-5 corridor cities could funnel vast amounts of Community Center convention business to Port Angeles if the facilities were available here. This (VBMCC) Enhancements facility could have a great deal of value to the City if it could get off the ground. (Cont'd) Improvement would help the City economically. Councilman Ostrowski, returning to the proposed Phase Four, said he understood the existing restrooms had just been remodeled and asked if they were already inadequate. Mr. Gentry said more restrooms than shown in Phase Two would be required and Phase Four would enlarge the existing ones in order to meet code requirements for the existing floor space. Councilman Cornell noted there is approximately $200,000 set aside for this project. He expressed the concern that, if too much money was put into remodeling, the City would ultimately be unable to fund some of the amenities presently funded through the hotel/motel taxes. He inquired as to how the project can be accomplished without changing the distribution of the taxes. Mayor Sargent felt the project could be funded in many different ways. Councilman Nicholson, using the number of new motel units presently being constructed, proposed that the increased hotel/motel taxes generated by bringing in several two to three hundred person conventions would finance the proposed improvements. Councilman Wight suggested the hotel/motel tax fund would bring in 25% to 30% more in 1991 than in 1990. The occupancy rate is going well and room rates are higher. Councilman Cornell said the North Olympic Peninsula Visitors' Bureau projected a decrease in tourism this year compared to last. Manager Pomeranz said there is a small decrease, but not significant. Jerry Glass, 1108 South Oak Street, expressed his concern over the flip-flop from community center to convention center. It was his understanding that no matter what was done to the structure, it would not meet the demands of a convention center - location, parking, etc. As a member of the hospitality industry in Port Angeles, he would like to see the motel-hotel taxes which he pays and should return to Port Angeles and benefit him. He expressed uncertainty as to whether the City has the ability to market this structure as a convention center. If the center is used only by local groups, it will not bring additional hotel/motel taxes into the community. Parking for 300 people will be difficult to provide. He mentioned that on two prior occasions a bond issue had been sought to renovate this facility, and on both occasions the voters did not back it in sufficient numbers. In addition to the construction funds needed for the proposed improvements, there will be on-going maintenance to be considered. Mayor Sargent asked Mr. Glass if his bed and breakfast was full all year around. He said it was not, although his occupancy rate is probably equal to or higher than any other facility in town. He mentioned that during July, August, and September there are no rooms available between Forks and Seattle on any three nights a week. Councilman Hallett said any enhancements to the Burton facility will probably not provide the same return to any of the bed and breakfast establishments as to the major motels. However, it is possible that people who come to Port Angeles for a convention and stay in a major motel may return at another time and elect to stay in a bed and breakfast. Councilman Hallett asked Mr. Glass if it made sense to him to make enhancements to the Burton center. Mr. Glass provided his opinion that the Burton center should be renovated and expanded as a community center. He did not see it significantly contributing to any type of enhancement to the community as a convention center. The net cost to gain 920 square feet of convention center will be $572 per square foot. Mike McElrath, 123 West llth Street, manager of the Red Lion Motel, commented that there is no doubt the community needs some sort of facility to house conventions to bring people to the City. From a hotel point of view, the type of things that a convention of between 20 and 300 people want cannot be accomplished in this type of facility. The scope is very good and the community needs to enhance the center and it is a worthwhile project. So far as attracting convention business by this enhancement, it will be difficult to compete with the markets available. Most organizations look for convention facilities with food and beverage facilities connected to housing. This area has a great attraction with its natural beauty, but the off-site convention facility is not acceptable to many convention planners. If the Red Lion should expand its existing motel to accommodate conventions, it would be in direct competition with the City's convention center. An aggressive marketing campaign, costing a substantial sum -6- 2080 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 3, 1991 LEGISLATION of money, would be required to get the facility before the convention planners. (Cont'd): He asked if tax dollars would be used for marketing. Vern Burton Memorial Mr. McElrath noted he had been brought in as manager of the Red Lion because C o m m u nit y C e n t e r of his background in food and beverage and conventions. The Red Lion is now (VBMCC) Enhancements engaged in the business of being a full service hotel. Mayor Sargent said initially, (Cont'd) the Council considered that a private company putting in a convention center was some years down the road. The idea of improving this facility was to help the City in the short term and enhance any private convention center built in the future. Mr. McElrath said the thought was well placed, but the idea of using tax dollars as a funding mechanism is not as wise as taking it to the voters and involving other revenue funding. Councilman Hallett asked what would be needed to make the Burton Center a community/senior center. Councilman Nicholson pointed out the Center is used extensively by a large portion of the community, both as a gym and a meeting area. One of the mandates for the site location for the Senior Center was to not destroy the use already in place. Councilman Nicholson said if the Vern Burton Center is enhanced, there will be organizations willing to use it as a convention facility'. Councilman Cornell pointed out that all that has been added is a kitchen facility, although food can be catered, two meeting rooms, some enhanced restrooms. He queried as to how these additions would make it possible for these groups to come here in the future if they haven't in the past? Councilman Nicholson said it has been designed to have 300 people in the same room for general meetings; he expressed the opinion that people will use it. Councilman Wight said several meetings have been booked into Port Angeles in the recent past. Among these was the State judges; at one time there was a symposium on Indian education. The City Council Chambers was used as one of the meeting rooms, and at times, the Public Works Conference Room has been used by organizations utilizing the Burton facility. One of the big complaints has been that the existing Burton center is not adequate for a general meeting or a catered meal. Everything the committee has looked at has been geared to the premise of enhancing these facilities and continuing to use some of the City Hall facilities, which will make the Burton center attractive to relatively large groups of people. He considers the use of hotel/motel taxes for the proposed enhancements to be money well spent. Councilman Cornell requested more information with respect to the financing, and he indicated the committee might prepare something to show how best to put a $500,000 project together. He suggested delaying final consideration for another two weeks to provide an opportunity for the committee to come back with ideas on financing and perhaps get more comment from the tourism industry, preferably in written form. If the project does not generate enthusiasm within the tourism industry, he felt it would be very difficult to market the facility for conventions. Without the endorsement and enthusiasm of the tourism industry, he expressed reluctance in proceeding with the project. Councilman Hallett asked Mayor Sargent to name the individuals on the committee. Mayor Sargent was disappointed by the negative comments received, since earlier there had appeared to be encouragement from the Chamber and the VCB to improve the Vern Burton facility. She named the following committee members: Sue Gunderson, Aggie's Motel and Restaurant; Clint Hulse, who said the Chamber was ready with the convention committee to do what has been recommended here; Leonard Beil, representing the Park Board; Kay Noonan, VCB and as a sideline, represented the transportation industry; Rob Linkletter helped with design expertise and pointing out the currently unused portions of the t~, Ccmm:ttcc ka~ ..":ct ~:-~ F~ruary, ...................... ~, .... Councilman Hallett said the enhancements were intended to make this as community-usable as possible, recognizing that it will never be much more than a small convention center. We will enhance it as far as possible, still keeping the community idea. This will give the industry an option. It will not take the place of some future hotel with full convention facilities. Mayor Sargent pointed out there are a number of small conferences and conventions looking for places like this, and Port Angeles is a desirable place to visit. It was designed to give a boost to the tourist industry in the off-season in a community facing economic changes. Councilman Wight added there are a number of communities with convention facilities which are much less desirable 2081 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 3, 1991 LEGISLATION than the proposed, enhanced Burton center, and he considers this an ideal place (Cont'd): to invest our hotel/motel taxes. Vern Burton Memorial Councilman Nieholson moved that the Council commend the committee for the Community Center work accomplished and instruct the members to proceed and bring back as soon (VBMCC)Enhancements as possible a recommendation as to how we might best finance this plan. (Cont'd) Councilman ltallett seconded the motion. Councilman Wight asked if the Council should consider the possibility of a public hearing on this issue. Councilman Cornell would favor an opportunity for public input, perhaps not a public hearing, but an open invitation to provide the wisdom of experience in this field. Councilman Hallett suggested putting it on the agenda for September 17th. Council members and members of the Committee can be contacted in writing or verbally, through the City Manager, by interested members of the community. A vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. Councilman Corner suggested the Committee review ways of reducing the cost of enhancements. However, Councilman Wight felt if negative feedback is received from the industry, then will be the time to consider if this is the best way to proceed. Councilman Hallett pointed out that the Council has been kept apprised of the proposed alterations to the Burton center, aR of which sounded good until cost estimates were assigned. BREAK: Mayor Sargent recessed the meeting for a break at 9:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m. City Pier Use 6. Discussion of City Pier Use: Councilman Lemon had requested this item be placed on the agenda in order to generate discussion about problems being experienced at the City Pier. He has discussed the situation with Chief Cleland and with Manager Pomeranz, adding he has had reports from citizens about noisy music at night, disturbing the customers at the Red Lion; actual bonfires being built in the area. It would appear there are certain members of the community who do not wish to take responsibility or accountability for their actions. The people who want to enjoy the Pier are unable to do so, either through fear or refusal to tolerate the present situation. Councilman Lemon welcomed suggestions from the Police Department, either at this meeting or, perhaps, the next meeting. Discussion ensued with Councilmembers expressing the need to address this problem. Manager Pomeranz reported he and the Police Chief have some preliminary ideas but would like additional time to present a full report to the Council on possible alternatives and solutions to be proposed. In the meantime, Police Chief Cleland noted the department is trying to assign extra Police cars in the Pier area; but the problem is the number of officers and cars is limited. The bicycle patrol has been monitoring the Pier area, and officers not on other cars are asked to do so as well. Councilman Lemon suggested if the monitoring is too heavy, the instigators may relocate to another area of the City and cause more problems. Harbor Lease Renewal 7. Consideration of Harbor Lease Renewal: Mayor Sargent reviewed information pertinent to the proposed renewal of the lease for the Harbor area at the foot of Oak Street, which was purchased by the City in 1970, and previously housed some businesses in the building which have now been demolished. The lease area is over the water and with the exception of a few pilings, the area no longer exists. The present lease will expire November 11, 1991, and payment for the current lease is $680 per year. The City could renew the lease to protect the view from Railroad Avenue, as well as perhaps future plans for another pier project - fishing pier, small marina, etc. Councilman Ostrowski moved to authorize the City Property Manager to submit an application for renewal of the Harbor lease at the foot of Oak Street and authorize the Mayor to sign the lease renewal when presented by the Department of Natural Resources. Councilman Cornell seconded the motion. Councilman Ostrowski inquired as to the length of the new lease, to which Deputy Director of Public Works Ridout responded the lease would be for ten years. The lease rate has not been finalized by the Department of Natural Resources, but -8- 2082 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 3, 1991 LEGISLATION with the building no longer in existence, the amount may be reduced. He reported (Cont'd): the lease on the area to the east of the subject area may become available in the near future. Harbor Lease Renewal (Cont'd) After further discussion, a vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. Amendment to Telephone 8. Consideration of Amendment to Telephone Tax Ordinance: Tax Ordinance - Ordinance No. 2651 Mayor Sargent reported the Assistant City Attorney suggested that typographical errors in Chapter 5.80 be corrected. She then read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2651 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Sections 3 and 5, Ordinance 2183, and Sections 5.80.030 and 5.80.050 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code to correct typographical errors. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title and authorized publication in summary form. Councilman Lemon seconded. Councilman Hallett asked Attorney Knutson if the Ordinance has been administered properly, to which he advised yes. Attorney Knutson said the error had been brought to the City's attention by new telephone companies in the area being notified of the requirements of the ordinance. A vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. Rezone Request - REZ 9. Rezone Request - REZ 91(08)5 - Olympic Memorial Hospital: Rezone of 91(08)5 Olympic Property from RS-7, Residential Single-Family to OC, Office Commercial: Memorial Hospital Mayor Sargent reported this matter had been set for public hearing on this date, but due to a mix-up in posting caused by the holiday, notice was not published, so it will be necessary to reset the public hearing for September 17th. Councilman Ostrowski moved to reset the public hearing for September 17, 1991. Councilman Hallett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Planning Commission A. Zon#ig Code Amend~nents - ZCA-91(08)6 - City of Port Angeles - City- Minutes of August 28, wide: 1991 Councilman Ostrowsid moved to set a public hearing for September 17, 1991, to consider the Zoning Code Amendments relating to day care and residential care. Councilman Cornell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. B. Acceptance of Plannbtg Commission Minutes of August 28, 1991: Councilman Nicholson moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of August 28, 1991. Councilman Lemon seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Budget Process 11. Budget Process: Councilman Cornell commented on the budget calendar and inquired as to where the Council's involvement is scheduled. He asked when the Council would have a goal session to aid the Department Heads. Mayor Sargent pointed out the City is on a biennial budget and this will be the second year of the current budget. Manager Pomeranz suggested a goal-setting session of the Council and staff would be desirable as soon as possible. Manager Pomeranz indicated the goals being used are those reviewed by the Council about 60 days ago. 2O83 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ ~~ September 3, 1991 LEGISLATION ~l'/Mayor Sargent set a meeting date of September 24th for a goal-setting session to (Cont'd): "' convene at 6'P.M. in that he will be unable to attend, Councilman Wight will r ............................. agreed to invite the two candidates~to Budget Process (Cont'd) ....... a_.:___ · .... ~:~:--~ It was this meeting. .~,~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Harborline Relocation 12. Harborline Relocation: Councilman Cornell asked for the status of the Harborline relocation and what the City's involvement would be in joining the Port to try to relocate the Inner Harbor Line. Manager Pomeranz indicated the plan was for staff to review the draft application from the Port and forward the draft to the Council for consideration. At this point, no draft application has been received from the Port. Olympic Air Pollution 13. Olympic Air Pollution Control Au&ority: Control Authority Mayor Sargent had asked this be placed on the agenda for the purpose of appointing a member of the City to the Board of Directors of the Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority. There is a monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of the month at 10 A.M. in Olympia. Larry Gaydeski is on the Board for the County. Pay is $25 per diem plus travel. She asked if any of the Councilmembers were willing to make the commitment. Discussion ensued and Councilman Ostrowski said it was quite an active group and was quite important to the City. He volunteered to serve on the Board of Directors of the Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority. Mayor Sargent so appointed him. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Cornell expressed concern at the length of Executive Sessions in that COMMITTEE many of the sessions continue past the 7:00 time for the commencement of the R E P O R T S / L A T E regular Council meetings. He suggested setting a policy to dose the executive ITEMS: session at 6:50 P.M. and continue the session after the regular meeting, if necessary. Mayor Sargent noted, however, that in some cases, a quorum is not available promptly at 6 P.M. Councilman Hallett agreed the executive session should be terminated at 6:50 p.m. Councilman Ostrowski reported there will be another public hearing in Olympia on Tuesday, September 17th, regarding the spotted owl/critical habitat proposal. He had attended the last meeting early this spring. This hearing will be on the f'mal draft. According to the County Coordinator, they would like to see the City participate in this. We need to stress the economics of the whole thing, both the County and the City, together with the Port and private individuals. It is quite important that the City be represented or submit a written statement in this regard, and so instructed the City Manager and staff to prepare a statement. He will be unable to attend the meeting, and if no one else can do so, it is important that a written statement be available. The hearings will run between 1 and 4 P.M. and 6 to 9 P.M. Mayor Sargent reported the cities and the County had met to formulate a County- wide planning policy. At this point nothing has been finalized, and Manager Pomeranz said during the next several months the Council will have thc opportunity to discuss various facets of the Growth Management Plan. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:51 p.m. Clerk--' -10~