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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/15/1974 447 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH. OCTOBER 15, 1974 The Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. Officers present were Mayor Basom, Councilmen Haguewood, Hordyk, Ross and Wray, Manager Puddy, Attorney Taylor and Clerk Parrish. Councilmen Lukey and Olson were absent. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Wray and unanimously carried to accept and place on file, as received, the minutes of the October 1, 1974 meeting. I A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to authorize payment of $1,500.00 to Diversified Industries, Inc., Port Angeles, a 1974 Park & Recreation Department Aid to Other Governments Budget item; the funds to be used by Diversified Industries to support the staffing of the Adult Development Center for the handicapped. A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to approve payment of Claim Vouchers in the amount of $352,061.01, L.I.D. 's in the amount of $44,515.62 and Payroll transfers in the a~ount of $83,859.68. A motion was made by Councilman Wray, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and un- animously carried to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and declare as surplus 6122.6 square foot parcels of City-owned real property, a portion of the Lions Club Park site, consisting of a 24' and a 32' strip of land abutting Mr. & Mrs. Steven Pinnell's property; that a fair market value be established for said parcel; and that a negotiated sale be made with the Pinnell's. A committee composed of Councilwoman Ross, Councilmen Hordyk and Olson was appointed by Mayor Basom to establish the fa~r market value of the parcel in question. Attorney Taylor stated State Statutes do not require the call for bids in connection with the sale of surplus real property. I A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and .- unanimously carried to accept and place on file the minutes of the Port Angeles Planning Commission meeting of October 14, 1974. " A motion was made by Councilman Haguewood, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to refer to the Planning Commission for recommenda- tion the request of Joseph C. Novak, M.D., to have Lot 4 and east 25 feet, tax lot 293 block 2, Hart and Cook subdivision, Township of Port Angeles, Township 30 north, Range 6 WWM rezoned from RS-7 to RE for the purpose of building an attractive office for an orthopedic surgeon. Said lot is adjacent to the hospital area. Agenda Item No.7 - City Attorney's legal opinion re Pinnell's request to acquire from the City a portion of Lions Club Park - was passed over as action on this subject was taken on Agenda Item Number 5. Mayor Basom read a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Randall Sandwick requesting the Council consider the repeal of the City Ordinance (Ordinance 1556) prohibit- ing parking cars on the parking strips within the City. As this subject was previously an Agenda Item at the September 5, 1972 Council meeting and tabled indefinitely at said meeting, related correspondence from Manager Puddy and Chief Kochanek was read in full. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to table this subject to the November 5, 1974 Council meeting. I A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to take from the table the policy statement regarding residence requirements for members of appointed boards and commissions. The City Attorney's policy statement, "Residence Requirements for Members of Appointed Boards and Commissions" was read in full. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk and seconded by Councilman Wray to adopt the policy state- me lilt as read. Councilman Haguewood questioned the phrase "as members of its Advisory Board and other Boards and Commissions." A decision was made by the Council to strike the words IIAdvisory Board and other. II ()n called vote, the policy statement as amended was adopted unanimously and reads as follows. IIIt shall be the policy of the Port Angeles City Council to appoint only persons residing within its City limits as members of its Boards and Commis- sions, and that continued residence within the City by the appointee is a prerequisite to remaining on the Board or Commission. A change of residence beyond the City limits by an appointee shall be considered as a resignation from the Board or Commission to which said person has been appointed." 448 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH. OCTOBER 15, 1974 CONTINUED A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried that the Council accept the generous contribution from Johnie Key of a tot lot located on lot 36 in Canyonedge, as recommended by the Port Angeles Park and Beautification Board. The lot is approximately 80 r by 160 T . A motion was made by Councilman Haguewood, seconded by Councilman Wray and unanimously carried to accept the resignations of Earlene Harrison and Nancy Doerr from the Port Angeles Park and Beautification Board and to write a letter of commendation to each for their services on Park Board Programs. I A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to accept and place on file the minutes of the Port Angeles Park and Beautification Board meeting of October 3, 1974. . A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to table for consideration the two appointments to the Port Angeles Park and Beautification Board. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to sign the Proclamation declaring the week of October 27, 1974 to be "Symphony Week" in recognition of the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to accept and place on file the September Work Report of the Clallam County Humane Society and the minutes of the Clallam-Jefferson County Community Action Council, Inc., meeting of September 18, 1974. A letter from the Washington State Liquor Control Eoard notifying the Council that Jack Curtis Stewart, dba Marine Drive Cafe, 536 West Marine Drive, Port Angeles has resumed licensed operations at said location was noted for the record. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Wray and un- I animously carried to accept and place on file the September Work Reports of Light and Water Dept.s, Fire Dept., Municipal Judge, Park & Recreation, Police Dept., and the Utilities Billing Report; the August Revenue & Expendi- ture Summary; and the Out of town report of Olson and Hordyk, Senior Center. A motion was made by Councilman Wray, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to present a Certificate of Appreciation to Glen Priest and the Eclipse Timber Company at the November 7, 1974 Council meeting for their generous construction contributions on the Community Track and the . Little League Baseball Fields. Other subjects of discussion were: Councilwoman Ross commended Johnie Key for his donation of a tot lot to the City. Councilman Haguewood commented on the need for an adjustment of the lights at Civic Field.as the center of the field is dark. Manager Puddy and J. Honnold reported that the City has requested a redesign of the system from the supplier and a new design, utilizing the existing fixtures, from General Electric. Manager Puddy reported on the following items. Dennis Rohr and Dick Mullins have resigned and the Assistant Fire Chief has not been replaced, two certifications have not accept- ed the position. Port Angeles Plaza Associates-Nickum Properties, Inc., have not completely corrected the conditions that were required to be completed by November 1, 1974 (Council Action July 16, 1974), and said firm has not requested a waiver or extension of the parking requirements of the contract agreement. As Payless has met the fire control standards and Roy's Chuck I Wagon's substandard roof is to be corrected prior to November 1, the Council agreed to extend the time limit tb the November 5th meeting with Manager Puddy reporting on the situation at that time. The Assocation of Washington Cities regional meeting will be held at the Sportsman Restaurant in Sequim, Monday, October 21 at 7:00 P.M. The Uniform Code Ordinances are pending as the City has requested an opinion from the Attorney General as to whether local jurisdictions are required to adhere to the State Building Code schedule of rate fees. A work session was scheduled for October 2~ on the Murrieipal Pier;' and a work session was scheduled for October 29 on the new light rate schedule. The City is in the process of studying a suggested easement received from Mr. Burrowes. The City's Preliminary Eudget for 1975 will be filed with the City Clerk by November 1, 1974; a public hearing will have to PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH. OCTOBER 15, 1974 CONTINUED be held on or before-December 2, 1974 and the Final Budget for 1975 must be adopted by the end of the year by Ordinance. The U.S. Coast Guard Commandant will be in our area the early part of November and a meeting is to be scheduled at that time. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. I '~2L~4~ 0:.. ~ /~.~'..{: City Clerk Mayor I 11774 -::l NOTICE~OF FILING OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET J CITY OF, PORT ANGELES t NOTICE " hereby gi.en that ,the City Manager of port' ..;.n~ele. has filed the Pre; Ilmtnary BUdget for the year 1975 ~jth the City Clerk, A copy' cf said bUdget will be furnished , 10. any taxpayer ""ho will ca II at ;~~e~:~rk's Office, 140 W. Front/ , The City Ccuncil will meet at .1:30 p.m, cn December 2. 197/ In the Ccuncil Chambers at 1341 ,'W. ':r.ont Street for the purposel cf fiXing the Final BUdget and' Iholdm~ a Public Hearing. Ad r that tIme, any taxpayer may lapP~ar and be heard for or agaln.t any part o.f said budget. - (fiarlan C. Parrish. City Clerk {Ub.:, No. ,7 14,. 1974, ." '. _ ,__.J ,I 449