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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/14/19773JO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington September 14, 1977 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson at 7:30 P.M. II ROLL CALL ' Members Present: Mayor Olson, Councilmen Anderson, Buck, Haguewood, Hordyk, Ross, Wray. Members Absent: None Staff Present: Manager Whorton, Acting Attorney Taylor, Clerk Parrish. P. Carr, D. Flodstrom, K. Rodocker, R. Orton, J. Honnold, H. Kochanek, C. Caso. Guests Present: E. Tinkham, L. Sunny, D. Duncan, F. Bird, Mrs. B. Glas, E. Williams, P. Brady, L. Watts, D. Goin, D. Price, D. Holcomb, F. Winston, B. Littlejohn, T. Haley, D. Bragg, R. Hubbard, S. Anderson, G. Tudor, J. Drain, R. Parrish. IiI MINUTES Councilman Hordyk moved the minutes of the August 24, 1977 meeting be accepted and placed on file as received. Councilman Buck seconded the motion and it carried. IV FINANCE 1. BID CALL AUTHORIZATION , Mayor Olson read a memorandum from the Department of Parks and Recreation requesting permission to call for bids to seal and roof the Longhouse at Lincoln Park. After a brief discussion between Councilmen Ross and Wray and Manager Whorton concerning the feasibility of shakes on a flat roof and the desire to maintain the aesthetic status of the Longhouse, Councilman Ross moved the Council table this request until Parks Director Frizzell returns from vacation. Councilman Buck seconded the motion and it carried with Councilman Hordyk voting "Np." 2. BID CONSIDERATION - CITY LANDFILL SITE Mayor Olson read a memorandum from the Department of Public Works which in- dicated that only one bid was received for operation of the landfill and recommending the Council reject Mr. Carr's bid of $4.97 per ton and proceed with the necessary steps to operate the City Landfill using City equipment and City manpower. According to Public Works Director Flodstrom's cost analysis, a savings of $1.06 per ton could be realized if the City were to operate its own landfill. Councilman Buck then moved the Council re- ject Mr. 'Carr's bid' and•'proceed with the necessary steps to operate the City Landfill using City equipment and City manpower. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. Durinq discussion on the motion Councilman Haguewood stated he felt Mr. and Mrs.,Carr had done an excellent job in the past and their contract should be renewed for another year. Mayor Olson, Director of Public Works Flodstrom, and the Council then discussed at ' length the operation of the landfill. After several comments from the Council members, Councilman Buck withdrew his motion with Councilman Anderson withdrawing his second. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council table this subject to a work session for further consideration. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion and it carried. 3. PAYROLL Councilman Hordyk moved the Council approve Payroll of $130,206.42. Council- man Wray seconded the motion and it carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3.)1 September 14, 1977 V ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. L. Sunny addressed the Council and recommended that when future shopping centers are built in this areas there be a provision that public restrooms be included in the plans. VI LEGISLATION 1. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Olson read the minutes of the Planning Commission's September 6, 1977 meeting with the following action being taken by the Council: A. Annexation Request - Johnie Key: Councilman Anderson moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and authorize J. Key to circulate a petition for annexation of approximately 60 acres near Mt. Ancjeles Road and Campbell Avenue, including portion of Beacon Hill, Fredericks and Illinois Addition. Councilman Wray seconded the motion and it carried. B. Conditional Use Permit - Johnie Key: Councilman Hordyk moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve J. Key's request for a conditional use permit for a duplex in the RS-7 zone located at the southwest corner of Columbia and Ennis Streets with the stipulation that traffic flow be directed to the alley and Columbia Street and that fencing for protection of children by provided along Ennis Street. Councilman Ross seconded the motion and it carried. C. Conditional Use Permit - William Littlejohn: Councilman Ross moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the ' Planning Commission and approve William Littlejohn's request for a con- ditional use permit to locate an ambulance service at 1011 E. Front Street. Councilman Wray seconded the motion and it carried. D. M-1 Permit - Dorothy Nason: Councilman Haguewood moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Dorothy Nason's request for a M-1 permit for a recreational facility at 3228 West 18th Street subject to: (1) adequate separation to be provided and maintained between this site and the cemetery, (2) parking to be reviewed in five years, or sooner if warranted, (3) building permits and health department approval to be obtained, and (4} scaled or dimensioned site plan approval to be submitted for building permit, with correct legal description of the parcel. Councilman Wray seconded the motion and it carried. E. Public Hearing - Civic Field Alley Vacation - Park Department: Mayor Olson read that portion of the Planning Commission minutes con- cerning the Park Department's request to vacate an alley north of Civic Field and then declared the public hearing open. There were no comments from the audience and the public hearing was closed. Mayor Olson then introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 1942 entitled, ' Ordinance No. 1942 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles vacating an alley north of Civic Field. Councilman Haguewood moved the Council adopt the forementioned Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Olson. The motion was seconded by Council- men Hordyk and passed unanimously. 3~2 SeptemberC14,ME977NG VI LEGISLATION 1. Cont. F. Councilman Buck moved the Council accept and place on file the minutes of the Planning Commission's September 6, 1977 meeting. Councilman Hordyk seconded the motion and it carried. G. Street Vacation Request - Pat Quinn: Mayor Olson introduced and read by title the proposed Resolution setting a public hearing date for a petition to vacate a portion of Alder Street and a portion of the alley west of Alder Street between First and Front Streets. There was then a general dis- cussion between Councilmen Ross, Haguewood and Hordyk and Manager Whorton regarding the possibility of opening and improving Alder Street in the near future. Councilman Haguewood then moved the Council table this subject until Manager Whorton can contact Mr. Quinn. Councilman Buck seconded the motion and it carried. 2. ORDINANCE RE CIVIC FIELD GRANT Mayor Olson introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 1943 entitled, Ordinance No. 1943 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the City Manager to sign the Grant Offer.:and Acceptance Agreement to an EDA grant to re- novate Civic Field and establishing a Civic Field Con- struction Fund as a control measure for all funds that are received. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Olson. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haguewood ' and carried unanimously. The Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, has offered a grant not to exceed $854,000 to the City of Port Angeles to provide financial assistance for the re- novation of a civic athletic Field, including the stadium and parking area, presently estimated to cost $854,000. 3. RESOLUTION RE PUBLIC PIER Mayor Olson introduced and read by title Resolution No. 27-77 entitled, Resolution No. 27-77 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, pro- viding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at a special election to be held therein on November 8, 1977, of a proposition as to whether the City should issue its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principla sum of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in order to provide funds to develop a municipal pier within said City, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Olson. Councilman Ross seconded the motion. During dis- cussion on the motion, Councilman Anderson moved to amend Councilman Hordyk's motion to include in Section 1, paragraph 3 of the Resolution, "Any rev- enues derived from the lease or rent of taxable property within the City should be used to pay off the bonds." Councilman Wray seconded the amend- ed motion. After a brief discussion on the amended motion, in which Finance Director Orton and Acting Attorney Taylor questioned the advis- ability and legality of the amendment to the Resolution, Councilman Anderson withdrew his amended motion with Councilman Wray withdrawing his second. The motion to adopt the Resolution as read by title by Mayor Olson was then passed unanimously by the Council. It is noted for the record that the bond interest rate incorporated within Resolution No. 27-77 is 6.5~ per annum. , CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ 5 3 September 14, 1977 VI LEGISLATION 4. AGREEMENT WITH CLALLAM COUNTY RE DRY CREEK CULVERT Manager Whorton explained to the Council the background and purposes leading up to this agreement. He pointed out that the original circumstances had changed and the City Council could not act on it in its present form. The original idea was that the County would contrubute $10,000 toward the cul- vert and the City would have the water line contractor install it while he was working on the pipeline. However, the estimate given by the con= tractor for installing the culvert was too high, necessitating the dropping of the original idea and developing a new agreement. After further dis- cus9ion regarding the feasibility of placing a culvert over the water line and on the need for a road from 28th Street to the Lower Elwha Road, Councilman Haguewood moved the Council refer the proposed agreement back to the County Commissioners and that the City Manager is directed to con- tact and negotiate with the Commissioners on a refinement of this agreement. Councilman Ross seconded the motion and it carried. 5. LAND USE AGREEMENT REQUEST -- DEPARTMENT OF GAME Councilman Ross moved the Council authorize Manager Whorton to negotiate further with Mr. Ryan of the Department of Game on said Department's re- quest for another "Land Use Agreement" on the Elwha River for the old rail- road right-of-way tract which the City recently purchased, and report back to the Council. Councilman Buck seconded the motion and it carried. 6. PETITION RE 5TH AND PEABODY STREET INTERSECTION Mayor Olson read a petition from several concerned citizens requesting .that a four-way stop system be installed at the corner of 5th Street and Peabody Street. Director of Public Works Flodstrom informed the Council that the major cause of accidents at this intersection are from drivers who fail to -yield the right-of-way and drivers who fail to see the stop sign on 5th ' Street. Mr. Flodstrom suggested that instead of installing a four-way stop sign system at the intersection, it would be more advantageous to improve the visibility of the intersection. This could be accomplished, Mr. Flodstrom stated, by the following methods: (1) installing a flashing beacon at the intersection, (2) restricting parking along both 5th and Peabody Streets by one or two car lengths, (3) painting stop bars, and (4) installing ".stop ahead" signs at mid-block on 5th Street. After several suggestions from the Council, the Public Works Department was directed to investigate the matter further and report back to the Council. 7. DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES REQUEST RE ELWHA RIVER WATER Mayor Olson read a letter from Mr. Gordon Sandison, Director of the Depart- ment of Fisheries, requesting the Council consider two options for the use of the Elwha River water by the Fisheries Department. Mayor Olson then informed the Council that a meeting has been held with Mr. Ross and Mr. Keen of the Fisheries Department and another meeting has been scheduled in the latter part of next week. With this in mind, Mayor Olson deferred this agenda item until the next Council meeting. 8. CITY WATER SERVICE REQUEST - A. HOLCOMB Mayor Olson read a letter from D. R. Holcomb requesting water service to property located outside the City Limits between Fairmount Avenue and Bean Road. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council deny this water service ' request. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray. During discussion on the motion Councilmen Ross and Hordyk stated their opinions on annexa- tion of certain areas. The Council also discussed with Public Works Director Flodstrom the water service to homes surrounding the property in question. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council with Council- man Ross voting "NO." 3SL~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 14, 1977 VI LEGISLATION 9. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST - EXHIBIT AND PARADE Mayor Olson read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting per- mission from the Council to hold an exhibition of old and other logging equipment on Laurel Street between Front and First Streets from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and a parade of logging trucks at 2:00 P.M. using the same route as the Derby Days Parade, as part of Logger's Appreciation Day on September 24, 1977. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council approve ' the request for an exhibition of logging equipment on Laurel Street and a parade of logging trucks as part of Logger's Appreciation Day, September 24, 1977.' Councilman Buck seconded the motion and it carried. The "Appreciation Day" event is sponsered by the Downtown Merchants Association and the Chamber of Commerce. 10. REPORT ON ZIG-ZAG STAIRWAY Director of Public Works Flodstrom informed the Council that no decision has been made yet regarding the replacement of the zig-zag on the Oak Street hillside. However, many senior citizenz have expressed their concern regarding a stairway that will be used, and stated that they would prefer a ramp configuration. After several suggestions from the Council members, Director of Public Works Flodstrom was directed by Mayor Olson to report to the Council as soon as some definite recom- mendations and cost estimates can be compiled. 11. ENERGY FACILITY SITE EVALUATION COUNCIL: NORTHERN TIER APPLICATION Manager whorton informed the Council that both he and Attorney Walrath will be attending a prehearing conference dealing with Application No. 76-2 of the Northern Tier Pipeline Company. The conference will be held at 9:30 A.M., September 20, 1977 in Olympia. 12. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST RE-CITY/COUNTY JOINT FACILITIES ' Mayor Olson read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce expressing their concern over the apparent breakdown o£ communications between the City and County regarding City-County joint facilities in the Courthouse area, and a letter from the Board of County Commissioners requesting a detailed statement of current and projected needs and costs related to City properties which may be incorporated in a heat plant for a City-County complex, if the City decides to join with the County. There was then a general discussion between the Council and Manager Whorton regarding the proposed heat plant. At this time, Mayor Olson pointed out that only a few differences exist between the City and County regarding the proposed City-County complex, but the City is not ready at this time to proceed with the construction of a new City Hall. However, instead of delaying the County's plans, the City would rather they proceed with their construction, with the possibility of the City joining them at a later date. After further dis- cussion, Councilman Haguewood moved the Council answer the Chamber of Commerce letter stating that a cooperative goal of a governmental complex on the north side of Fourth Street has been the City's interest since negotiations with the School District and County for the purchase of the Roosevelt School property. Councilman Ross seconded the motion and it carried. Councilman Haguewood then moved the Council send the Clallam County Commissioners the requirements needed for the old Roosevelt gym, the William Shore Memorial Pool, the School Administration Building, and the proposed 25,000 square foot City Hall building, and ask what the City's financial commitment would be in order to participate in the proposed ' heat plant. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ross and carried. At this time Councilman Ross pointed out that the bond issue that was passed was for a County Courthouse building only and not for a County-City building. 13. CITY CREDIT AND DEPOSIT POLICY Councilman Haguewood suggested that this agenda item be referred to a work session. Manager Whorton then recommended that a Special Meeting be scheduled instead of a work session. The Council set a date for the Special Meeting of September 20, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 14, 1977 VI LEGISLATION 14. PROCLAMATION X55 Councilman Wray moved the Council adopt the PROCLAMATION as read by Mayor Olson proclaiming the week of September 17th through 23, 1977 as "Con- stitution Week." Councilman Hordyk.seconded the motion and it carried. ~~ 15. LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER Notification from the Washington State Liquor Control Board of a transfer of license from Dave Postma dba Wagon Wheel Tavern to Monna Dillard and William Hoy is noted for the record. Notification from the Washington State Liquor Control Board of a transfer of license from Robert L. Thom dba Parkway Grocery to Frank and Lucia McPhee is noted for the record. VII' STAFF REPORTS 1. Councilman Hordyk: Thanked Attorny Walrath for his letter for Mr. Merry of the Department of Social and Health Services, and the reply letter from Mr. Mogar of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 2. Councilman Buck: Reported on the meeting with the County Commissioners on the public transportation system. 3. Mayor Olson: Read a letter from Mrs. Bob Hicks praising the Park and Recreation Department's Summer Program. Read a letter from Mrs. Jack Cummings thanking a Park Department employee, Mike Gunter, for finding and returning her daughter's watch. Read a letter from Mr. James McGill praising Lincoln Park Manager Bill Wilson. 4. Manager Whorton: Informed the Council that the request from Mr. E. Mc Williams for purchase of City property is not ready for Council action yet. Reminded the Council of three meetings - AWC Regional Meeting, September 26, 1977 in Sequim; a Bonneville Power Meeting September 21, 1977 in the Seattle Center; and a Solid Waste workshop meeting at the Red Lion Restaurant on September 28, 1977. Informed the Council that he will be signing an agreement with the County for the County's use of the City's unleaded gasoline pumps. 5. Acting Attorney Taylor: Informed the Council that the 34-day appeal period has started in regards to the Burrows and Fox Lawsuit. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. to an Executive Session. City Clerk ' Mayor