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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/01/1996 3372 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 1, 1996 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Ostrowski called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to SPECIAL MEETING: order at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Ostrowski, Councilmembers Braun, Hulett, McKeown, and Wiggins. Members Absent: Councilmembers Campbell and Doyle. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B. Becket, B. Collins, K. Ridout, T. Riepe, G. Kenworthy, B. Jones, and D. Miller. Public Present: G. Lappier, T. McDonald, G. Neske, F. Conrad, J. & D. Owen, S. McCormick, J. Stephens, D. Christensen, P. Downie, and L. Lee. Interview Applicants for The City Council interviewed the following candidates to fill vacancies on various Boards and Commissions Boards and Commissions: Martie Lucas, Frederick Norton, Bill Prentiss, and Gina Romiza. ADJOURN SPECIAL The special meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. MEETING: CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Ostrowski called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to REGULAR MEETING: order at 7:05 p.m. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Ostrowski. ALLEGIANCE: APPROVAL OF Councilman Braun moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of MINUTES: September 17, 1996. Counciimember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CEREMONIAL 1. Proclamation Recognizing Recycle Week and Presentations to Local Media MATTERS/ for Support of Recycle Program PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Ostrowski read a proclamation recognizing October 7 - 13, 1996, as Recycle Recycle Week Week. Dale Miller, Recycling Coordinator, expressed appreciation to Jack Pittis and Bob Jones for making the recycling program possible. Mayor Ostrowski then presented plaques to Jim & Terry McDonald, KONP Radio, and Dennis Bragg, Northland Cable News, in recognition of their contributions to the recycling programs in Port Angeles and Clallam County. FINANCE: 1. Final Acceptance at~l Payment to Hisey Construction for Compost Facility Phase II Compost Facility Phase II Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Councilman Wiggins moved to accept the project and authorize final payment in the amount of $1,852.20 to Hisey Construction, with the retainage as presented. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. VBMCC/City Hall 2. Final Acceptance and Payment to Lakeside for the VBMCC/City Hall Parking Lot Parking Lot Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Councilman Hulett moved to accept the project, authorize final payment to Lakeside Industries, Inc., in the amount of $6,208.57, and authorize -1- 3373 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 1, 1996 FIN~CE: release of the retainage bond in the amount of $4,730.09 upon receipt of (Cont'd) clearances from the Department of Revenue and Labor & Industries and installation of the maple tree. The motion was seconded by Councilmember VBMCC/City Hall McKeown. After brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried Parking Lot (Cont'd) unanimously. Veteran's Park Renovation 3. Bid. Award for Veteran's Park Renovation Project Mayor Ostrowski announced that this item was being removed from the agenda and deferred to the next City Council meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Braun moved to accept the Consent Agenda, including: 1) Out-of-state travel request for City Manager to attend annual ICMA Conference in Washington, D.C.; 2) Payroll for September 22, 1996 - $375,858.05; and 3) Voucher List - September 27, 1996 - $503,602.25. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE Councilman Wiggins asked that the Olympic Winter Sports Club be invited to the AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ next Council meeting and placed on the agenda. STAFF TO BE CONSIDERED OR PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing ami Consideration of Resolution Establishing Local Improvement District (LID)for Sewer Improvements in Golf Course Road area - Continued Continuation of Hearing for LID #215 Mayor Ostrowski asked that City Engineer Kenworthy review the alternatives to be considered this evening pertinent to the proposed LID. Engineer Kenworthy advised the Council that, subject to public testimony received at the last meeting, alternative proposals had been prepared which would reduce proposed improvements and would revise the boundary for the LID. Alternate 1 would remove the sewer main serving the easterly portion of the area along and southerly of Lindberg Road. Because there is no longer majority support for road improvements on Melody Lane, that portion has also been excluded. Engineer Kenworthy pointed out that, by virtue of the sewer exclusion, the Owens property would not be included, which is contrary to the wishes of the property owner. Also, the Fox property would be excluded, as it was Engineer Kenworthy's understanding that Ms. Fox did not wish to be included. The costs associated with Alternate 1 were within $30 of the original estimated costs. Alternate 2, as outlined by Engineer Kenworthy, would leave in the Owens property and the back half of the Heerschap property. However, there would be a considerable increase in costs fbr those remaining in the LID. 'It is uncertain as to whether Mr. Heerschap would want even a portion of his property included. Engineer Kenworthy noted that, based on testimony from the owner of the radio station to the extent that he did not wish to be included in the LID, support for the road improvements decreased to 44%. Therefore, it is recommended the road improvements be excluded from the LID. It is recommended that the Council select an alternate this evening and set a public hearing, on the revised LID. Councilman Hulett inquired as to the possibility of acquiring an easement from Golf Course Road to the Owens property. Engineer Kenworthy indicated it would be possible, but there would be additional costs involved. Using the overhead, he showed the preferred route for a sewer line from the Owens property and noted there is a possibility that the property owner could follow that route at a lesser cost than being included in the LID. However, the property owner would have to pay a system charge at the time of being hooked up to the City sewer. Councilman Wiggins asked if this would result in a boundary change to the LID, and Engineer Kenworthy indicated it would, if the property owner chose not to be included in the LID. At this time, Mayor Ostrowski continued the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Dick Owen, 223 W. 12th Street, advised the Council that he had supported annexation to the City. Then, four options for an LID were put before the area property owners, and he asked to be included. He expressed his desire to be included in the LID. Fritz Conrad, 1921 E. Maddock Road, questioned the accuracy of the projected costs for the recommended alternate. Also, Mr. Conrad indicated he had talked to Ms. -2- 3374 October 1, 1996 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Fox on this date, and she had expressed the desire to be included in the LID. (Cont'd) However, she was uncertain as to how she would be able to pay for her share. She has not made a formal protest. Mr. Conrad showed the area in question on the Continuation of Hearing overhead. . ......... ' i for LID g215 (Cont'd) Mr. Conrad further questioned the figures, and Engineer Kenworthy clarified that the costs reflect payment over a ten year period. There are two figures reflected in the costs: one is the basic cost and the other is the cost after interest is calculated. Also, Engineer Kenworthy noted that if Alternate 1 is selected, it could be considered to be a Utility LID, as road improvements would be excluded. To that end, a better interest rate could be obtained, He assured the Council he would contact Ms. Fox to clarify her wishes for inclusion, as it would be possible to include the property in Alternate 1. Craig Miller, 230 E. 5th Street, addressed the Council on behalf of property owners Kerfigan, Cooper, and Heerschap. Ms. Kerrigan and Ms. Cooper have filed a formal protest to inclusion in the LID. Alternate 1 excludes them from the LID and, therefore, accomplishes their desires. Mr. Heerschap has reviewed Alternate 1 which reduces his assessment by 50 96 and also provides that all of his property to the west of the dotted line would be able to hook up to the sewer. Under those circumstances, Mr. Heerschap would not protest the formation of the LID. John Stephens, 1772 Melody Lane, reiterated previous testimony given to the Council on the proposed LID. He and his partner support the sewer development, but their question relates to what they consider to be an unfair assessment. The land, due to some historical artifact, is divided into two parcels, which he pointed out on the overhead. There are two tower sites from which emanates copper wires throughout the property. The building straddles the parcel lines, so it is currently functioning as one parcel. They would like to petition the City to have the two parcels joined. Mr. Stephens restated support of sewer development, but felt that two sewer service connections are unrealistic. Deputy Public Works Director Ridout, in response to a question about the joining of parcels, felt this might be accomplished by a boundary line adjustment. Attorney Knutson advised the Council that the problem with creating a single piece of property is that it really doesn't address the method of assessment being used by the City. There are other pieces of property that are single pieces, such as Mr. Heerschap's, and he is being assessed on nine lots under Alternate 1. What would make the difference is the reasonable division of lots under applicable zoning. Further, Attorney Knutson indicated it wouldn't be fair to others participating to do this for one property owner only. Also, it isn't the current use that matters, but rather the potential use. Mr. Stephens stated the land is designated as a wetland or a wetland buffer, and Attorney Knutson responded this is the reason it went to one lot, because of the wetland aspect. Engineer Kenworthy agreed, noting this was taken into consideration by excluding the wetland portion from the assessment calculations. Lengthy discussion followed, and Mayor Ostrowski closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. Councilman Wiggins moved to endorse Alternate I with the adjustment, if possible, of the Fox property, and to set a public hearing for November 5. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which after brief discussion, carried unanimously. Attorney Knutson advised the Council that, prior to the mailing of revised notices, this matter will probably be returned to the Council for discussion as to the differences between an LID and a Utility LID. LEGISLATION: A. Ordinances not Requiring Public Hearings Consolidated Fees - I. Consolidated Fee Ordinance Ordinance No. 2932 Attorney Knutson explained that the purpose of this ordinance is to take all of the fees from various ordinances of the City and consolidate them into a single chapter of the Municipal Code. This will assist the City in future years, particularly during the budget cycle and also at those times when the public needs to find a fee schedule. It will be easier to amend fees as well. During this consolidation effort, some departments took the opportunity to change fees. Attorney Knutson reviewed the ordinance and informed the Council of some corrections to be made to the ordinance: Police Department, Page 115, the charge for accident reports and crime reports is to be corrected to Uno charge~. Also on -3- 3375 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 1, 1996 LEGISLATION: Page 115, gun shipment fees are to be $25.00 for short guns and $40.00 for long (Cont'd) guns. After discussion, the Council suggested that the reference to short guns include the word "(pistol)". Attorney Knutson continued by directing attention to Consolidated Fees - Page 116, Finder's Fees, where a 7.9 % tax is referenced. This should be corrected Ordinance No. 2932 to read "sales tax", in the event the amount of tax should change in the future. (Cont'd) Attorney Knutson then noted certain typographical errors which will be corrected. Mayor Ostrowski read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2932 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, consolidating various fees into a single chapter of the Port Angeles Municipal Code, revising some of the fees, authorizing fees to be waived under exigent circumstances, amending Ordinances 1273, 1709, 2050, 2055, 2112, 2132, 2169, 2181, 2221, 2285, 2290, 2394, 2552, 2632, 2636, 2673, 2732, 2734, 2769, 2788, 2789, and 2868, as amended, amending Chapters 3.64, 3.70, 5.04, 5.20, 5.32, 5.36, 5.37, 5.52, 12.04, 12.10, 12.12, 12.16, 13.06, 13.16, 13.18, 13.32, 13.36, 13.61, 13.64, 13.68, 14.03, 14.05, 14.21, 14.28, 15.28, 17.13, and 17.96 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code, and repealing Section 7 of Ordinance 2232, Section 16 of Ordinance 2054, and Ordinance 2800. Councilmember McKeown moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, with the changes noted. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Ostrowski read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 19-96 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, rescinding various fee resolutions that have been superseded by a consolidated fee ordinance. Councilman Braun moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wiggins and carried unanimously. B. Resolutions not Requiring Public Hearings None. C. Planning Commission Minutes/Action Items None. D. Other Considerations Intergovernmental 1. Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with San Juan an Cooperative Purchasing Island Counties Agreements Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the intbrmation provided by the City Attorney's Office. Attorney Knutson advised the Council that the City has other similar agreements, as other entities have wanted to take advantage of the radio console furniture contract with Watson Furniture Systems. Councilman Wiggins moved for adoption of the recommendation as presented and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Interlocal Joint Purchasing Agreements with San Juan County and the Island County Emergency Services Communication Center. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ; Fireworks Permit 2. Port Angeles High School Request jbr Public Display of Fireworks Permit Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Fire Department. Councilman Braun voiced his support of the request and moved to allow Pyro Spectacular Northwest to conduct a public display of fireworks on the llth of October, 1996, at Civic Field for Port Angeles High School homecoming games. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. -4- 3376 October 1, 1996 LEGISLATION: 3. Port Angeles Downtown Revitalization Project Update (Cont'd) ' Manager Pomeranz noted~that downtown revitalization is a matter that has been Downtown Revitalization worked on for. a .number of years. For the development of the Multi-Modal Project TransportatiOn Center:and downtown revitalization, the City received a planning grant of $90,000. Ready to move on to the implementation stage, the City began working with Congressman Dicks and Senators Gorton and Murray in an effort to seek funding support. Manager Pomeranz announced the recent approval of a $1 million grant in federal funds for the downtown revitalization and multi-modal transportation effort. He felt this to be just the beginning of a significant local, State, and Federal contribution to the downtown infrastructure. In addition, it is the City's hope to work closely with the State Transportation Department through the Transportation Improvement Board with the idea of taking the $1 million as an initial injection and, hopefully, get additional dollars to further the project. This is not just a City project, according to Manager Pomeranz, but rather is a partnership with other funding partners, such as the Port, Clallam Transit, the Downtown Association, and Clallam County. This is truly a process of everyone working together. Manager Pomeranz lauded the efforts 6f the City Council in this endeavor, as they were most instrumental in the receipt of this funding approval. Manager Pomeranz offered a word of caution in that this will be a very complicated project due to the number of partners, as well as the rules and regulations. He stated the City is working closely with the community to assure the end result is what they want. It is not the City's intent to build something that is not part of the vision of the citizens. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8~6p.m. %~ -5-