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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/19/197864 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington September 19, 1978 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:30 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Boardman, Buck, Duncan, Hordyk, Wray. Members Absent: Councilman Anderson Staff Present: Manager Whorton, Attorney Walrath, Deputy Clerk Caso. D. Flodstrom, P. Carr, A. Rose, P. Basler, H. Honnold, K. Rodocker, P. Rodman, R. Morgan, D. Frizzell. Guests Present: L. Sunny, P. Brady, H. Pollard, S. Swenson, C. Curren, P. Downie, I. Smith, D. Smith, J. Sutton, J. Jones, C. Bennett, L. Torres, B. Leach, S. Fahnestock, D. Bragg, D. Peterson, H. Berglund, G. Unger, C. Olson, B. LaRue, D. Rudolph, B. Burkheimer, C. whidden, J. Butt. III MINUTES Councilman Wray moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the September 5 and 12, 1978 meetings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. IV LEGISLATION ' 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Safeway Store Street Vacation Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Safeway's petition to vacate a portion of Fourth Street between Lincoln and Laurel Streets, and requested comments and questions from the audience or staff. Tt is noted that Councilman Wray left the Council Chambers at this time and did not participate in the discussion or Council action on this matter. Presentations were then made on behalf of Safeway by attorney Frank Platt, Ms. Karen Connelly, and Mr. Chuck Curren. Subjects discussed included the planning and legal aspects of Safeway's proposal, a brief review o€ Planner Carr's evaluation of the proposal and his recom- mendations; why Safeway chose to expand to the south instead of the north, and the benefits derived from this proposal. Mr. Louie Torres also gave a brief presentation on a traffic study done by Clark and Associates for Safeway to determine if the increased traffic generated by the new Courthouse complex would be effected by the vacation of Fourth Street between Lincoln and Laurel. Mr. Torres reviewed the methods used in analysis, the elements studied, and the conclusions and recommendations of the study. Following Mr. Torres' presentation, several members of the audience expressed their feelings towards Safeway's proposal. Comments were made on possible traffic problems generated by the vacation of Fourth Street, the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial, and future development of the area in question if Safeway does not expand. At this time Public Works Director Flodstrom stated he felt that the study done by Clark and Associates was too general in nature and was not conclusive enough to support or reject the concept of the proposed vacation of Fourth Street. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. CITY C0I7NCIL MEETING September 19, 1978 ~~ IV LEGISLATION 1. Cont. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council deny Safeway's petition to vacate a portion of Fourth Street for the same reasons as stated by the Planning Commission: (1) the impact of the new courthouse on ' traffic is unknown; (2) vacating a street for an individual business would set a precedent; (3) the increase in traffic on Fifth Street would create definite problems for the Fire Department; and (4) vacation would not be for the welfare of the general public. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. B. Clallam County Rezone Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from the Planning Department out- lining the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Clallam County's request for rezone of four lots west of and adjacent to the existing County shop facility on Lauridsen Boulevard, and opened the public hearing on this request. Mr. Harry Pollard then questioned the Council and Planner Carr on the vegetation buffer which the County agreed to leave on Boulevard and to the west. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Mayor Haguewood then introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 1995 entitled, Ordinance No. 1995 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Ordinance No. 1709 by rezoning four lots in the vicinity of Lauridsen Boulevard and "D" Street upon applica- tion of Clallam County. Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood, because it is adjacent to the existing Ml zone and because there would be no negative impact on the surrounding area due to the contingency of landscaping and storm drainage as provided in Ordinance No. 1975. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and carried unanimously. C. Municipal Pier Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Planner Carr which briefly summarized the City's Shoreline Permit application to construct the Municipal Pier, and opened the public hearing on this application. During the discussion which followed, Mr. Birkeland and Mr. Anderson gave a brief presentation on the pier design and construction cost estimates. During the July 15, 1978 Council meeting, ABAM was in- structed by the Council to initiate changes in the scopes of work on the pier to bring construction costs down, and, at the same time, rearrange the pier site plan to allow for a Marine Science Lab. At this meeting Mr. Birkeland presented the Council with a construction cost estimate of 51,655,000., and Mr. Anderson briefly reviewed the current revised site plan. Following this presentation, the Council, Manager Whorton, and Mr. Birkeland discussed the proposed pier design changes, with emphasis on change No. 1, pier length reduced from 450 feet to 420 feet. Manager Whorton and the Council expressed their concern over this change, and discussed the possibility of applying interest money form the pier bonds or the funds which would be applied to the seaplane moorage, to the pier length. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council approve the City's Shoreline Permit No. 42 to construct the Municipal Pier. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. ~j6 City Council meeting September 19, 1978 IV LEGISLATION 2. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Haguewood read the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of September 13, 1978 with the following action being taken by the Council: A. Conditional Use Permit: Umbehocker Councilman Hordyk moved the Council concur with the recommendation of~ the Planning Commission and approve Mrs. Umbehocker's request for extension for one year of a home occupation for sale of square dance apparel, located at 2909 South Oak Street, subject to the original conditions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. B. Conditional Use Permit: Sutton Councilman Wray moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Mr. Sutton's request for extension for one year of a home occupation for bathtub refinishing located at 718 East Third Street, subject to the original conditions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. C. M1 Permit: Clallam County Councilman Huck moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Phase I of Clallam County's re- quest for an M1 permit for material storage at the Clallam County Shop facility located between Boulevard and 18th Street, west of vacated "D" Street, subject to the following conditions: (1) twentyfive feet of existing vegetation to be left on the perimeter of the site, with the addition of evergreen trees and shrubs approved by the Park De- partment to be installed as necessary to form an effective sight barrier within two years of planting; and (2) plans for the remainder of the site redevelopment to be approved prior to the street vacation becoming effective, as provided in Ordinance No. 1975. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. D. Final Plat: Seabreeze Estates Councilman Wray moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the final plat of Seabreeze Es- tates Block B Division I, consisting of seven single family lots on 1.89 acres and located on the south side of 12th Street east of "N" Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. E. Work Session Mayor Haguewood read the "Reports of Commissioners" section of the Planning Commission minutes in which the Commission requested a work session with the Council to discuss the proposed zoning code revi- sions, guidelines for home occupations, and methods of filling va- cancies when they occur on the Planning Commission. A work session with the Planning Commission was then scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 1978. F. Councilman Buck moved the Council accept and place on file the Plan- ning Commission minutes of September 13, 1978. The motion was sec- onded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING U September 19, 1978 IV LEGISLATION 3. ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 1996 entitled, Ordinance No. 1996 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance Ne. 1$98, the Ordinance rezoning a portion of the harbor area in the City of Port Angeles from M-2 Industrial to CBD Commercial Zone. Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried unanimously. 4. ORDINANCE AMENDING ANNEXATION ORDINANCE N0. 1988 Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 1997 entitled, Ordinance No. 1997 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Ordinance No. 1988 annexing approx- imately three acres contiguous to the City of Port Angeles. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and carried. 5. CERTIFICATION OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR 1979 Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize Mayor Haguewood to sign the Certification to the Clallam County Commissioners of the City's Ad Valorem Taxes necessary for the City Budget for the year 1979 in the amount of $1,140,513. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. 6. ADOPTION OF FINAL SEWERAGE FACILITY PLAN Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the final Sewerage Facility Plan for Port Angeles completed by CH2M/Hill. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck. During discussion on the motion, Public Works Director Flodstrom recommended the City apply for an exemption from the federal requirement for secondary sewage treatment. Councilman Hordyk amended his motion to include Council authorization for the City to apply for an exemption from secondary sewage treatment. Councilman Buck seconded the motion as amended and the amended motion was passed by the Council. 7. LOGGERS APPRECIATION DAY Councilman Wray moved the Council authorize the blocking off of Laurel Street from the alley to First Street, or possibly Front Street, for display of log trucks and equipment on Loggers Appreciation Day which is scheduled for September 30, 1978. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. 8. CLOSURE OF LAUREL STREET FOR NEW CAR SHOW Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize the blocking off of Laurel Street from Front to First Streets, with the alley to be left open, for a new car show scheduled for October 21, 1978. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. pjR CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 19, 1978 TV LEGISLATION 9. TELECABLE REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Finance Director Orton regarding Telecable's request for an increase to subscriber rates, permission to begin a special motion picture channel service, and exemption of motion picture revenues from the City's franchise tax. After conferring with th~ City Attorney and Telecable's counsel, Dick Niichel, they have determined that special service rates charged by the firm are not subject to regu- lation by the City. Based upon this conclusion, Telecable has withdrawn its application of August 15, 1978 - including the request for a basic rate increase. There was no further Council action on this matter. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS There were no appointments made at this time. However, Manager Whorton informed the Council that he has received four applications. During discussion on the questionnaire form to be completed by applicants, Councilman Duncan submitted an additional name for consideration, as did Mr. Downie of the Planning Commission. These six applicants will be presented for Council consideration at the next regular Council meeting. V ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Leo Sunny questioned Mayor Haguewood regarding Telecable's withdrawal of its rate increase request. VI FINANCE 1. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS: CITY LANDFILL OPERATION e 82778 N OTICE OF CALL Councilman Buck moved the Council authorize the Public Works Department t~ FOR 81D5 roceed with the necessar ste s to allow the Cit to o erate the landfil NOTICE IS HEREBY P Y P Y P GIVEN ihatsealed bitlsfor tne~ during 1979. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman. During operation of the City of PornItl Angeles Landfill sire will bel discussion on the motion, Public Works Director Flodstrom reviewed the receivetl unfit 2:00 P, M., changes in the landfill contract and the personnel which would be op- Sepiember 13, 1978. Bids will be ~openetl by the City Manager in' erating the landfill. Councilman Hordyk then stated he felt that numerous ns office. The successful aid uestions still need to be answered and moved the Council table this will be awartletl by the City q council in the council matter until the next regular Council meeting. The motion was seconded by 'Chambers at 7:30 P. M., septemaer 19, lv7e. Councilman Wray. On called vote, Councilmen Hordyk and Wray voted "AYE" specitica bons and Bia sneefs. with Councilmen Boardman, Buck and Duncan votin "NO. " The motion was may be obtained ar the City g Engineer's office at city ttalr, denied. The discussion continued regarding personnel to operate the lao west Front street, Porr landfill ast Cit , Angeles, Washington. r P y operation of the landfill and alternatives which are A Bitl Bond, casnier•s eneck, available to the City. On call for the question, Councilman Boardman, or Certified Cnecl< for ~ percent' of the approximate totalannval~ Buck and Duncan voted "AYE" with Councilmen Hordyk and Wray voting "NO." amount a;a must accompany The motion carried. leach bid, Davitl T. Flodstrom, P.E. i Director of Public Works 'P August 27 & 30, 1978, Sept. ~ CITY PURCHASE OF CEMETERY LOTS 6~& 16, 1978, Councilman Wray moved the Council authorize the City to buy back Cemetery Lots 2 and 3, Block 271, Section H for $330.00 from Charles E. Beam and Alice Claire Beam Kolva, 214 West Fifth Street, Port Angeles. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. VII CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved the Council approve the items listed under the Conse Agenda including Vouchers Payable of $211,218.40 and $13,905.01 and Payroll $130,048.73 and $124,004.57. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. Items listed under the Consent Agenda are as follows: CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~(J, September 19, 1978 VII CONSENT AGENDA 1. Authorize payment of $11,329.39 to ARAM Engineers for work done on the Municipal Pier. 2. Authorize payment of $3,780 to Kramer, Chin and Mayo for professional services performed during the month of August on the Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan. 1 VIII LATE ITEMS Manager Whorton reminded the Council of the Special Meeting scheduled for September 26th, and informed the Council of two upcoming dedications; Sept- ember 29th for dedication of Civic Field and October 4th for completion of the Ediz Hook Beach Erosion Control Project. Manager Whorton also advised the Council that the problem of field space for the Port Angeles Junior Soccer Club has been resolved. 1 VIX STAFF REPORTS 1. Councilman Hordyk: Discussed the Fred Grinnell offer of trade/purchase of property and the Tom Martin Sr. request to purchase property with Public Works Director Flodstrom. 2. Mayor Haguewood: Questioned Manager Whorton regarding the future of the buildings purchased by the City adjacent to Civic Field. 3. Councilman Wray: Mentioned that the Police Department had just recently picked up 26 unlicensed drivers. Suggested a plaque be placed at Civic Field in memory of Jack Del Guzzi. 4. Councilman Duncan: Moved the Council schedule a meeting with the Port within the next two weeks to discuss the Northern Tier pipeline situation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 5. Attorney Walrath: Requested Council permission to proceed to further prosecute the case of City versus Niichel. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize Attorney Walrath to proceed with the above mentioned case. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and carried. Informed the Council that there would not be an Executive Session following ad- journment. X ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. City Clerk lti.P~c.f Mayor 1