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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/07/1986598 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Whidden called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Hallett, Hesla, McPhee, Quast, Schermer, Stamon. Members Absent: Staff Present: Public Present: III MINUTES Councilman Schermer moved to accept and place on file as presented the City Council minutes of September 16, 1986. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. IV FINANCE None. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 7, 1986 Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. Orton, S. Brodhun, L. Glenn, A. Rose, D. Wolfe, L. Cochran. 1. Payment Authorized to Riddell, Williams for Legal Representation on WPPSS Issues Councilman Hallett moved to approve payment of the September 16, 1986, Riddell Williams bill in the amount of $1,527.35. Councilman Hesla seconded and the motion carried. 2. Landfill Recycling Bids Rejected Councilman Quast moved to re- advertise a call for bids for landfill recycling. Councilman Schermer seconded. Councilman Quast then amended the motion to reject both bids received, one as being non responsive and the other as being too expensive. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 3. Electrical Transformer Bids Awarded Councilman Stamon moved to award the bid to the bidder with the lowest evaluated cost for each item as follows: ITEM BIDDER No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 1000 KVA padmount transformer 300 KVA padmount transformer 2 100 KVA padmount transformers Western States Electric Portland, Oregon '4 RTE Portland, Oregon WESCO Portland, Oregon TOTAL Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. V CONSENT AGENDA BID PRICE (incl. tax) $13,755.86 $5,929.70 $3,561.72 $23,247.28 Councilman Quast moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda as follows: (1) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (2) Vouchers of $1,504,115.07; (3) Payroll of 9 -21 -96 of $286,829.15. Councilman Hallett seconded. Councilman McPhee then moved to amend the motion to exclude the voucher approval list as the list had been received just prior to tonight's meeting. The motion died for lack of a second. Following discussion Councilman Stamon moved to amend the motion to delay decision on the voucher approval list until later in the meeting. Councilman Schermer seconded the amendment which carried. Following further discussion, the motion to accept the remaining items on the Consent Agenda carried. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Carl Alexander, 1712 West Fifth Street, addressed the Council regarding secondary treatment. He explained that he and his wife had written to state legislators and had received response from Senator Paul Connor. Mr. Alexander then read the letter which stated that Senator Connor had drafted legislation which would establish water quality guidelines in place of mandatory technological guidelines for review by the Natural Resources Committee. He urged individuals to contact other members of the Natural Resource Committee in an attempt to get this item passed through the committee and on to the Senate to be voted upon. Mr Alexander stated he had also contacted State Representative Jim Hargrove in an attempt to persuade him to do the same thing in the House with the House Natural Resources Committee. He also stated that he had written a letter to the Governor urging an investigation of the financial capability analysis report completed by the State Department of Ecology. Pat Gilbert, 933 East Front Street, listed complaints he had about the recently adopted animal control ordinance. Randy Johnson, 104 North Laurel, recommended to the Council another category in the PBIA assessments which would reduce the assessment for smaller businesses, specifically 0 -500 square feet being assessed at $30. VII LEGISLATION 1. Yard of the Month Award Presentation Mayor Whidden presented Yard of the Month certificates Harold and Margaret Hartness, 1527 West 12th; Martha 1005 South "G Ray and Janet Morgan, 2916 Oakcrest; Mudd, 1015 South Lincoln; Richard and Susan Boyd, 325 and Don Judd, 1351 East Seventh. CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 7, 1986 to the following: and Bill Enos, Jeanette and Don East Sixth; Gladys 2. Public Hearings A. PBIA Boundaries Amended Mayor Whidden opened the public hearing regarding a request for enlarging the boundaries of the Parking and Business Improvement Area. Billie Hogland, 401A East First Street, explained that the three lots east of Cherry and south of the Port offices were the properties for which the request was being made. She explained that the applicant, William Cohen, assumed that those lots were being included in the original PBIA, but it turned out they had not. She stated that the owner, who resided in California, would be happy to pay the assessment if this property were added to the PBIA. Mayor Whidden asked for further comments. There were none, he therefore closed the public hearing and read the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 2413 B. Request for Rezone -Moose Lodge Denied AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles enlarging the boundaries of the Parking and Business Improvement Area and amending Ordinance Nos. 2351 and 2360. 599 Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Hesla seconded. Following discussion, on call for the question the motion carried. Mayor Whidden reviewed a background memo and opened the public hearing on request for a rezone of 7,000 square feet from RS -7, Single Family Residential, to CSD- C1- Commercial, located at NW corner of Ninth and Pine. George Stramper, 1013 Campbell Avenue, an officer of the Loyal Order of Moose addressed the Council. He stated that parking is not adequate at times for the Moose Lodge and noted the activities provided by the Moose for senior citizens. He stated that a rezone would provide safer and more adequate parking for the facility. 600 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 7, 1986 Al Jones, past Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose, discussed the application for rezone with the Council. Mark Seward, 3786 Liljedahl Road, acting Governor of the Port Angeles Moose Lodge, then addressed the Council, urging them to approve the rezone request. Mr. Seward reviewed benefits to the community from the Moose Lodge including dances for senior citizens, and youth programs. He stated that events were planned in the future. He urged the Council to make an exception in this case and approve the rezone. During discussion, Councilman Schermer voiced his concern with the fact that this was a pre- existing condition at the time the Moose purchased the facility and that the purchase had occurred just recently. He then moved to deny the request for rezone. Councilman Hallett seconded. Councilman Hallett felt that the Moose does make a fine contribution to the community but there was a pre- existing condition here and the zoning ordinance should be upheld. He encouraged the applicant to pursue other alternatives including their original plan. Following discussion at length, on call for the question, the motion carried. Councilman Quast recommended improved lighting and zebra striping by the City and improvement of the lot on the northern side by the Moose. He also recommended the Moose restripe the lot adjoining their facility. Councilman Schermer, upon recommendation by the City Attorney, moved to establish the findings of fact of the Planning Commission as follows: 1. The subject property complies with Comprehensive Plan Residential Policies Nos. 1,4 and 11. Thus, residential zoning is the most appropriate classification of this parcel and achieves Land Use Objective No. 1. 2. The subject parcel does not comply with Commercial Policy No. 2 because it is too small and would be an isolated commercial parcel surrounded by residential zoning. 3. Commercial zoning cannot comply with Commercial Policy No. 4 because it would begin a commercial strip on Pine Street. 4. Commercial Zoning cannot comply with Commercial Policy No. 18 because the area is not a pre- existing commercial strip. Councilman Hallett seconded. Councilman Stamon suggested including the findings of fact•Nos. 5 and 6. Councilman Schermer concurred, amending the motion as follows: 5. Rezoning of the property to commercial is not in the best interests of the community because it would introduce commercial zoning into an area that it zoned residential, weakening the residential character of that area and introducing unplanned intermingling of incompatible uses. Thus, commercial zoning would not achieve Land Use Objective No. 2. 6. Commercial zoning would primarily benefit the applicant and not the City because there is adequate land available in the existing commercial district nearby and rezoning of the subject parcel would delay development of that existing commercial district, contrary to the Comprehensive Plan. The amended motion carried. C. Rezone Request Denied- RZ86(9) 5 -9th and Pine Street Mayor Whidden opened the public hearing on consideration of a request to rezone a parcel of property located south of the Eighth Street bridge and east of the 8th /9th Pine Street intersection from PBP to RS -7, Single Family Residential. Sally Corning, rezone applicant, addressed the Council. Mrs. Corning explained that the mobile home previously located there had been vandalized and subsequently demolished. She explained that she was requesting the rezone in order to place a mobile home in the location until a home could be built there. 3. Planning Commission Minutes of September 24, 1986 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 0 1 October 7, 1986 Councilmembers discussed the matter with the applicant extensively. Mayor Whidden asked for further comments from the public. There were none, therefore he closed the public hearing. Following discussion, Councilman Stamon moved to deny the request for rezone citing the findings of fact of the Planning Commission as follows: A. The remoteness of the proposed rezone from other single family zones and its small size; B. There has been no change in conditions since the original zoning; C. The existing PBP zoning complies with the Comprehensive Plan Open Space Policies Nos. 2 and 3. She included in the motion that the Council state with the denial the understanding for the record that Mrs. Corning will be able to replace the previous mobile home with a single wide mobile home even though that mobile home may be built to HUD standards within the time limit stipulated in the zoning ordinance. Councilman Schermer seconded. Councilman Schermer was concerned with the restriction to a single wide mobile home. Councilman Hallett spoke in opposition to the motion feeling that a rezone would not be detrimental to the PBP zone in this particular situation. Councilman McPhee also spoke in opposition to the motion and favored granting the rezone. Following discussion at great length, Councilman Schermer moved to amend the motion to eliminate the words, "single spacing This motion died for lack of a second. On call for the question, the motion carried with Councilmen Hallett and McPhee voting "No." A. Conditional Use Permit Granted -Ester Webster Fine Arts Center Mayor Whidden reviewed the Planning Commission minutes with regard to a request for a conditional use permit to allow the Fine Arts Center to locate in the RS -7, Single Family Residential district located at 1203 East 8th Street. Councilman Hesla inquired as to the hours of operation. Councilman McPhee moved to approve the conditional use permit for the Fine Arts Center and associated parking subject to the following conditions: 1. The parking lot layout and landscaping shall be as shown in the attached site plan. Parking lot lighting shall be directed away from the residential areas by shading or similar devices. Significant revisions to the layout will require revision to the Permit. 2. The days and hours of operation be Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM for the general public with occasional City use for approximately seven meetings per year with approximately 20 people or fewer Significant increases from these hours and days or other uses will require revision to the Permit. 3. The City install "No Parking" signs on the east side of Jones Street. 4. Jones Street not be improved to 28 -foot width between the Boulevard and the 8/9 alley, except for the installation of a curb or other design element that separates the proposed parking lot and landscaping from the street, and a barrier across the existing driveway to the Fine Art Center. Councilman Stamon seconded. Councilman Stamon inquired of Duncan McKiernan, Director of the Fine Arts Center, if the hours of 11 AM to 5 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday would be adequate. Duncan McKiernan, 1133 East 8th Street, explained these hours were adequate to serve the needs of the public interest in this area. He stated there would be occasions when there would be a special evening opening. Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, Councilman McPhee cited the following findings: A. The proposed Fine Art Center is located at a unique site with panoramic views and sufficient area (approximately 4 acres) of naturally wooded and landscaped grounds, for existing and future parking needs to enable the area to be adequately buffered from adjacent residential uses. B. With the attached conditions, traffic and activity impacts should be compatible with the existing residential uses. 602 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 7, 1986 C. With the attached conditions, the proposed use would be a benefit to the entire community. D. Given the steep slope on the north, the short distance of Jones Street from Lauridsen Boulevard to the 8/9 alley, the local access nature of Jones Street, the potential to discourage parking on Jones Street, the alternative access to the Center through the parking lot, lack of identified public benefit from full improvement to Jones Street, and the potentially detrimental impacts to the local community as expressed during the public hearing process if the street is fully improved, it is in the best interests of the community to not pave or widen Jones Street to 28 feet at this time. On call for the question, the motion carried. B. Minutes Accepted Councilman Stamon moved to accept, with a correction on page 3 to Jim Hulett, the September 24, 1986 Planning Commission minutes. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Hesla inquired as to the status of the Conditional Use Permit for the Thunderbird Boathouse and discussed this matter with staff briefly. 4. Halloween Overnight Skate Event Authorized for Family Skate Center /Robert Sybil Councilman McPhee moved to grant the request for an overnight skate party at the Family Skate Center for the Forks Assembly of God and the Family Skate Center. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. 5. Discussion of Joint Brochure Completed by Marine Lab, Chamber, and Museum (continued from 9- 16 -86) Mayor Whidden reviewed the issue before the Council, i.e., Has the Marine Lab completed its committment in producing a brochure? And should the budgeted funds ($1,500) be released? Councilman Stamon stated that the purpose of the discussion tonight was not to find fault. She suggested following the recommendation of the City Manager to meet again with the agencies involved to develop a brochure that would meet the needs of all the agencies involved for Council consideration. Bob Steelquist, Director of the Arthur Feiro Marine Lab addressed the Council. Mr. Steelquist indicated that the Lab had entered into discussion with the other agencies involved to develop something they thought was in the scope of the expectations of the City Council and that it was quite clear,that had not been the case. Mr. Steelquist stated it was his responsibility to see that the needs of the Lab were met primarily. He stated that he needed to proceed with a publication that promoted the needs of the Lab first and foremost. He displayed a draft brochure. Mr. Steelquist felt there had been a lack of communic4tion as to what was expected in the development of the brochure. Mr. Steelquist then reviewed at length the procedure undertaken in the development of the brochure. Councilmembers voiced concern over their expectation and directions which had not been met as well as the late date of the printing of the brochure (after the tourist season). Following further discussion, Councilman Quast stated that tonight was not the proper time to establish new policies as to the procedure for development of future brochures. He then moved to reimburse the Arthur Feiro Marine Lab for the $269.50 expended by that agency in the development of the brochure. Councilman Schermer seconded. Councilman Stamon inquired if prints of the brochure had been shown to staff or representatives of the City prior to printing. Manager Flodstrom and Mayor Whidden both answered no. On call for the question, the motion carried. Erl Hansen, Director of the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce then addressed the Council. Mr. Hansen stated that the piece developed had not been intended to be a brochure. He stated the product in question was an informational piece. Mr. Hansen explained his concept of the intent of the brochure. He stated that there had been problems in producing the brochure and that there had been problems at the museum with changes in personnel. Mr. Hansen stated there was a large amount of information included in the article making design difficult. He also stated that the photographs did not reproduce well but that he was not willing to hold up production to get new photographs. Following discussion, Councilman Quast stated that the City could produce brochures using the public information committee and the public information officer with Hotel /Motel monies and encouraged those involved to think ahead toward that end. Councilman Quast noted concern that in traveling to Victoria on the ferry he had not seen brochures representing Port Angeles either on the Port Angeles side or the Victoria side. Mr. Hansen felt that Councilman Quast had boarded the ferry just as the supplies of brochures had run out. 6. Taxicab License Granted -Mr. Gary Underwood 8. Contract Authorized with Clallam County for Senior Center CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 0 3 October 7, 1986 Mayor Whidden reviewed a memo regarding the request for a second for -hire vehicle license by Gary K. Underwood for Blue One -Blue Top Cabs. Councilman Hallett moved to approve this request for a for -hire vehicle license. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 7. Acceptance of Work and Final Payment for Campbell Avenue Sewer LID Councilman Stamon moved to accept the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the City of Port Angeles approve and accept the work performed and authorize final payment in the amount $1,028.00 as well as the retained percentage in the amount of $2,319.13 after the 30 -day lien filing and upon receipt of releases from the Departments of Revenue and Labor Industries. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Schermer moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to sign the contract with Clallam County for the Senior Center. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 9. 1987 Property Tax Certification Councilman Stamon moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the certification levy to the board of county commissioners. Councilman Hallett seconded. Councilman McPhee felt there was an increase in taxes as a result of the City Hall project. During discussion, Finance Director Wolfe explained that the amount of taxes collected had remained the same and had this tax money not been allocated to the City Hall fund, it would have been allocated to the General Fund. Following lengthy discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried with Councilman McPhee voting "No 10. Acceptance of Work and Final Payment for Pine Street Slide Repair Councilman Hesla moved to accept the recommendations of the Public Works Department that the City of Port Angeles approve and accept the work performed and authorize final payment in the amount of $12,557.05 as well as retained percentage in the amount of $3,962.58 after the 30 -day lien filing period and upon receipt of releases from the Departments of Revenue and Labor Industries. Councilman Stamon seconded. Councilman Quast inquired if the contractor was responsible for the loose dirt piles around the project. Assistant Public Works Director Rose explained that work not covered in the contract would be completed by the City street crew. Upon inquiry, Assistant Public Works Director Rose explained that notification as to the opening of the street would go out at the end of the current week. On call for the question the motion carried. 11. Acceptance of Bonneville Power Administration Conservation Grant Councilman Quast moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to accept the financial assistance grant award from BPA. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. 12. Low Income Weatherization Verification Agreement Councilman Stamon moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with Community Action Council for low- income verifications for the 604 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 7, 1986 weatherization program. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Stamon added the notation that the cost not exceed $15.00 per account. 13. Proclamation Fire Prevention Week October 5 -11, 1986 Mayor Whidden proclaimed the week of October 5 -11, 1986 as Fire Prevention Week and asked that all citizens of Port Angeles show their concern and "learn not to burn 14. Proclamation Toastmasters International Month October Mayor Whidden proclaimed the month of October as Toastmasters International Month and commended the Toastmasters for all their accomplishments. 15. Utility Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled The Council concurred to schedule a Utility Advisory Committee committee meeting for October 22, 1986 at 5:00 P.M. in the City Light Conference Room to discuss: Industrial transmission rates and yard lighting rates. 16. Park Board Minutes of September 18, 1986 Councilman Hallett inquired as a result of the second paragraph on page 2, whether electronic doors would be installed in the new City Hall. Manager Flodstrom explained that electronic doors would not be installed, however, doors that were handicapped accessible would be installed with a bell to ring for assistance. The Council discussed with staff the proposed removal of trees from Jesse Webster Park. Councilman Stamon supported a two pronged approach; the first being the removal of trees that were dead or partially dead that would create a liability to the city in the event of a storm; the second being a series of public hearings to receive public input on how the City should proceed with this park. The Council concurred to conduct a public hearing on the matter. Councilman Schermer instructed staff to publish notice and make certain the public was very aware of the public hearings. Councilman Quast moved to accept and place on file the September 18, 1986 minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 17. Neighborhood Meeting Scheduled Mrs. Muriel Welt The Council concurred to conduct a neighborhood meeting October 28, 1986 at 7:00 P.M., in'the neighborhood of Mrs. Muriel Welt with Councilmembers Stamon and McPhee, Mayor Whidden and Public Works Director Pittis and Manager Flodstrom to discuss roadway maintenance, major east /west arterial, miscellaneous topics of interest to the City, and to respond to questions. 18. Draft Oil Spill Contingency Plan Deferred until next meeting. VIII CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS /LATE ITEMS The Council then discussed the voucher approval list, specifically the payment to the architects for the City Hall facility, BPA bills, payment for Fire Marshal advertisement, Cemetery vases. Councilman Schermer moved to accept the items on the Voucher approval list as part of the previously approved Consent Agenda. Councilman Quast seconded. The motion carried. Councilman Schermer reported on a State Transportation conference, specifically a human resource audit workshop he had attended at the conference. He stated he would share information on this workshop with Councilman Hallett in pursuance of a performance audit recommended by Councilman Hallett as one of the City Council goals for the biennial budget. Councilman Quast thanked Lisa Cochran for volume no. 2 of the Port Angeles Public Information newsletter. Councilman Quast relayed a request he had received to instruct Public Works to install small traffic buttons at the end of 16th street before reaching the closed gate at the landfill. Councilman Quast inquired as to the status of the contract with Teamsters. Manager Flodstrom and Personnel Manager Coons stated the contract would be ready for the next City Council meeting. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 0 5 October 7, 1986 Councilman McPhee commended staff for development of an agenda information sheet and stated he had some suggestions for inclusion on the sheet. He agreed to call staff the following day with those comments. Councilman McPhee questioned Fire Chief Glenn on the definition of ALS and BLS as related to Medic 10. Fire Chief Glenn explained that BLS represented basic life support and ALS represented advanced life support. Councilman Stamon requested Councilmembers submit any comments on proposed by -laws for the Tourism Association to her tomorrow so she could relay them at the meeting Thursday night. She also announced that Port Angeles had been selected as the site for the 1987 Western Regional Babe Ruth Tournament. Councilman Hallett inquired as to wood stove inspections. Fire Chief Glenn explained that wood stoves were now inspected by the Building Division. Councilman Hallett suggested conducting executive sessions prior to City Council meetings. Councilman Quast felt this would need to take place after the construction of the new city hall or executive sessions would have to be held in the old City Hall prior to coming to the County facility so that members of the public who arrived early would have a place to be protected from inclement weather. Mayor Whidden reported on a Team Washington Tourism conference he had attended recently in Yakima. He stated that tourism is now the fourth largest industry in the state of Washington. Manager Flodstrom also complimented Lisa Cochran and the Public Information Committee on the October issue of the City Report. Councilman Quast commended Lisa and the Committee for developing the new City ad formats which appear in The Daily News. IX ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting to executive session at 10:22 P.M. for the purpose of discussing real estate and litigation. X RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 10:55 P.M. XI ADJOURNMENT Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:57 P.M. __%.2j1.1.22, 44rY)A5042k4Oles Zdt Clerk Mayor