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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/12/1978~o CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington September 12, 1978 CALL TO ORDER The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:30 P.M. The purpose of this meeting is to review the Public Transportation Feasibility Study, consider the HUD Small Communities Block Grant Program application, and discuss methods to review Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council and Bureau of Land Management material re- lating to Northern Tier. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Anderson, Boardman, Buck, Duncan, Hordyk, Wray. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager whorton, Attorney Walrath, Deputy Clerk Caso. D. Flodstrom, J. Honnold, P. Carr, R. Orton, J. Hordyk. Guests Present: L. Sunny, M. Metcalf, R. Hassinger, P. Gamble, T. Weed, R. Cockrill, L. Torres, D. Bragg. III MINUTES Suspended IV LEGISLATION At this point in the proceedings, Mayor Haguewood recognized Mr. Norm Weeks who was speaking on behalf of the local striking Pulp and Paper Workers. Mr. Weeks questioned Manager Whorton and Attorney Walrath in regard to what action the City was pursuing in connection with the cruise ship "Prince George." During the August 15, 1978 Council meeting, the Council concurred with a recommendation by Attorney Walrath to allow ITT on week in which to respond to the City's allegation that the vessel Prince George is in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance; if, at the end of that week, Rayonier was found to be out of compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, Attorney Walrath was authorized to seek a court injunction. This injunction was subsequently filed by Attorney Walrath on August 2~1, 1978 in Clallam County Superior Court. Following Mr. Weeks' comments, Attorney Walrath gave a brief update on the case in question, outlining the action which the City may take. Mr. Walrath pointed out that the jurisdiction of the state court has been superceded by that of district court due to action taken by the attorneys for Rayonier. However, ITT Rayonier must file an answer to the City's complaint by Septem- ber 13, 1978. There was then a lengthy discussion between the Council, Attorney Walrath, Mr. Weeks and various members of the audience. Subjects discussed included the procedure and time elements involved in cases such as this, the possi= lii:l3ty of the Union attorneys assisting the City, outcome of similiar ;~ cases, and the alternatives to the City if no answer is filed by Rayonier by September 13th. Following several other comments, Mayor Haguewood closed the discussion on this matter and proceeded with the items on the agenda. ~i CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 12, 1978 IV LEGISLATION 1. HUD SMALL COMMUNITIES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from the Planning Department advising the Council of the four policy issues which need to be resolved at this meeting, and giving some background information on these issues. The issues are as follows: (1) the composition of the Citizen Advisory Committee; (2) the percentage of the grant that should be allocated to administrating the program; (3) the replacement of rehabilitation grants with deferred loans; and (4) City involvement in the administration of the revolving fund created by the loan program. Following the reading of the memorandum, Planner Carr briefly reviewed the proposed Interlocal Agreement and the application to HUD, and pointed out that issue No. 4 has been changed; the latest effort does away with the revolving fund approach and now specifies that the legislative body of each municipality with funds to be utilized within its borders will be responsible for dispersing those funds when they are repaid. Following Mr. Carr's presentation, Councilman Buck moved the Council approve the appointment of the Housing Authority Board as the Citizen Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. Councilman Buck then moved the Council approve the allocation of 8~ of the total grant funds for administration of the program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried. At this time Planner Carr pointed out that .policy No. 3 is no longer an issue since Section 7 of the proposed Interlocal Agreement states that "funding be expended on a grant, loan or deferred loan basis." Councilman Buck then moved the City require the lead agency, Jefferson County, to maintain an audit trail to keep track of the revolving fund monies incorporated within the City limits to facilitate future recoup- ment. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. During discussion on the motion, the Council and members of the audience questioned Randy Tyler and Planner Carr regarding attraction of applicants, stipulations for homeowners, tenants and landlords, and rehabilitation of structures in excessively poor condition. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council. With these questions answered, the Council felt the HUD application was now acceptable. Mayor Haguewood then introduced and read by title Resolution No. 42-78 entitled, Resolution No. 42-78 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles authorizing and directing the Mayor to sign the Inter- local Cooperation Agreement between the City and other municipalities on the North Olympic Peninsula for the purpose of submitting an application for Community Development Block Grant Funds. Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and carried unanimously. 2. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FEASIBILITY STUDY During tha November 9, 1977 Council meeting, the Council authorized the City to undertake a feasibility study for a public transportation system. This study, undertaken by Clark and Associates, was submitted 1. Cont. Resolution No. 43-78 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, authorizing the appointment of the Housing Authority Board as the Citizen Advisory Committee for the purpose of submitting an application for Community Development Block Grant Funds. C}~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 12, 1978 IV LEGISLATION 2. Cont. to the Council in draft form for their consideration. At this meeting Mr. Louie Torres, representing Clark and Associates, gave a brief presentation on the study; what was done, what was observed, what they believe can be done, and how it can be done. Subject discuSSed included background information on the needs assessment, the survey used to determine the transportation needs, preliminary options to meet these needs, and the existing and alternate transportation systems. The conclusion reach by Clark and Associates is that there is a need for public transportation, and to meet that need a public transit system of some nature should be formed and should include some type of coordinating authority to better utilize the existing systems. Following Mr. Torres' presentation, the Council heard from Mr. Mike Wolniewicz, co-chairman of the Clallam County Transportation Committee, an ad-hoc advisory committee concerned with public transportation needs in this area. Mr. Wolniewicz read a letter from the Transportation Committee outlining its conclusions in regard to the Clark and Assoicates study, and its recommendations as follows: (1) the Council accept Clark and Assoicate's Feasibility Study; (2) the City should establish a public transit benefit area, administrative coordinating entity, to carry out the next phase which would be a comprehensive plan covering the City of Port Angeles and the areas within a fifteen mile radius; (3) the focus of the comprehensive plan should be to coordinate existing specialized transportation systems as a base for providing public transportation as well as addressing work related transportation needs; (A) additional feasibility studies for the area outside of the City and its fifteen mile radius; and (5) expansion of the transit system as needed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council accept Clark and Associate's feasibility study on transportation needs when the final draft is completed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk. During discussion on the motion, the Council spoke with Mr. Paul Gamble of the State Department of Transportation. Subjects discussed included coordination of existing specialized systems, formation of the trans- portation system without County involvement, how the system can be funded, conditions of the feasibility study grant, and procedures to be taken to form a public transportation benefit area. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council. Councilman Duncan then moved the Council authorize Manager Whorton to contact the City of Sequim to see if they would be willing to join with Port Angeles in requesting the Clallam County Commissioners call a public hearing to discuss formation of a special transit district. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 3. NORTHERN TIER INFORMATION Manager Whorton informed the Council that because of the large volume of material in Northern Tier's site certification application to EFSEC plus BLM material on the same subject, he and Attorney Walrath have found it difficult to review and analyze all the material. Because of this, Manager Whorton requested the Council consider another means of analyzing this material; prehaps a consultant or a citizen volunteer task force. Following comments from Councilmen Duncan and Boardman Concerning portions of the application material which will need to be discussed by the Council. Councilman Duncan moved the Council direct Manager Whorton to contact the County for possible joint task forces to review Northern Tier's application for site certification and the BLM material. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 12, 1978 63 IV LEGISLATION 3. Cont. Mayor Haguewood then recognized Ms. Hattie Berglund who requested another letter be sent to Senators Magnuson and Jackson and Represen- tative Bonker in regard to the Coast Guard Air Station property. Manager Whorton informed Ms. Berglund that letters on this subject have been sent to our Federal representatives on a regular basis. However, he will be drafting another letter to them shortly. 4. LATE ITEMS Manager whorton informed the Council that Mr. Clint Hulse will be at- tending the September 26, 1978 Council meeting to speak about parli- mentary procedure, and ABAM will be attending the September 19th or 26th meeting to review the design and cost estimate of the Municipal Pier. Manager Whorton also informed the Council that he had been in contact with the Port regarding a joint meeting on the Coast Guard Air Station property. Mr. Whorton suggested that another meeting be held with representatives of Northern Tier to discuss this issue also. ITT Rayonier: Prince George Resolution No. 41-78 was introduced and read by title. Resolution No. 41-78 1 A RESOLUTION of the Council of the City of Port Angeles, retaining special legal counsel for certain services in connection with re- presentation of the City in the United States District Court in the case of City of Port Angeles vs. ITT Rayonier, Inc., et al. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried unanimously. V ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. to an Executive Session to discuss current litigation. ~• City Clerk ayor 1