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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/18/1994 2874 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 18, 1994 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Sargent called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order SPECIAL MEETING: at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Sargent, Councilmembers Braun, Doyle, Hulett, McKeown, Ostrowski and Schueler. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B. Collins, L. Glenn, K. Godbey, S. Ilk, J. Pittis, B. Titus, D. Dickson, K. Miller, G. Roggenbuck, D. McGinley, D. Waldren, S. Roberds, B. Jones, and J. Jimerson~ Public Present: P. Dome, E. Hansen, J. Glass, J. Ulsky, P. McDonagh, and T. Harmon. ADJOURN TO The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a matter of EXECUTIVE SESSION: litigation for approximately one-half hour. RETURN TO OPEN The meeting returned to open session at 7:10 p.m. SESSION: CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Sargent called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order REGULAR MEETING: at 7:20 p.m. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Port Angeles Police Department ALLEGIANCE: Officer Kevin Miller's DARE group. Those participating included: T. Smith, C. Phelps, T. Reifenstahl, B. Boucher, M. Register, J. Jester, S. Jester, N. Boucher, R. Taufa, A. Owings, A. Welt, and A. Applegate. Officer Miller provided the background of the DARE bus and distributed plaques to the various businesses and organizations that helped make the DARE bus possible. Mayor Sargent then announced that Officer Miller had been nominated for the Superior Performance Award and presented him with a certificate of recognition and a check for $75.00. APPROVAL OF Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of MINUTES: October 4, 1994. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting of October 11, 1994. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion. Planning Director Collins offered a correction to Page 2 of the minutes whereby the word "Business" should be deleted from the phrase "Industrial Business District". A vote was taken on the motion, which carded by a majority vote, with Councihnember McKeown abstaining due to absence from that meeting. CEREMONIAL 1. Proclamation Recognizing National Venture Week - October 16 - 22, 1994. MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Sargent read a proclamation recognizing the week of October 16 - 22, 1994, as National Venture Week. National Venture Week Planning Director Collins introduced Sue Roberds, Planning Department, who explained the informational brochures which will be placed on the front counter and available to the general public. These brochures were the result of a suggestion submitted by Sharon "Sam" Martin in the interest of improving service to the public. -1- 2875 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1994 CITY COUNCIL Councilman Hulett attended a Youth Task Force meeting where there was a COMMITTEE presentation by the Exchange Club. Councilman Hulett also met with the Israeli REPORTS: Mayors and tou~ed the City facilities with them. He attended the Chamber of Commerce Board meeting where there was a presentation from the County regarding watershed protection, as well as a discussion on the proposed 2 % hotel/motel tax increase. Councilmember McKeown attended UAC meeting and deferred to Councilman Braun for that report. She also visited with the Israeli Mayors and attended a School Concurrency Task Force meeting. Councilman Ostrowski complimented Mayor Sargent on her handling of the World Affairs Council meeting with the Israeli Mayors. Councilman Schueler visited with the Israeli Mayors and attended the UAC meeting. Councilman Doyle observed the combined exercise of the emergency operations center in the Courthouse and was impressed with the operation. He also attended the dedication of the plane christened the "Great City of Port Angeles". He attended a seminar on the results of the January 17, 1994 California earthquake. He attended an Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority meeting where open burning was discussed. Councilman Braun attended a UAC meeting where a lengthy discussion ensued on ' brash and debris being brought to the landfill. Staff is preparing a draft ordinance regarding landfill fees to dispose of brush and land clearing debris which will be brought back to the UAC and then forwarded to the Council. The UAC also discussed lien right questions, which will also be brought back to the next UAC meeting and then presented to the Council. Councilman Braun attended the special Council meeting of October 11, a Real Estate Committee meeting, a Clallam Transit Facility meeting, and a Clallam County Transit Authority Board meeting where the Washington State Transit Assurance Pool presented the Transit Board with an award for safety. Mayor Sargent attended the Association of Washington Cities Benefit Trust meeting and reported there will be no increase in fees for 1995. Mayor Sargent also attended the AWC Board meeting; she invited Stan Finkelstein to attend the next Council meeting to speak on unfunded mandates. Mr. Finkelstein plans to attend a special meeting of the Council just prior to the regular meeting of November 1. Mayor Sargent also attended the meeting with the Israeli Mayors; she lauded Executive Administrative Assistant Martin's efforts in making the arrangements for the event. Mayor Sargent attended the Chihuly Basket show at the Fine Art Center; she encouraged everyone to view this exhibit. FINANCE: I. Final Acceptance and Payment for Landfill Leachate Project 91.25C to Seton Construction Landfill Leachate Project Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Councilman Ostrowski moved to accept the project, authorize final payment of $7,473.25 to Seton Construction Inc., $393.58 to retainage, and authorize the release of the total retainage upon receipt of clearances from the Deparlments of Revenue and Labor & Industries. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Schueler moved to accept the Consent Agenda, including: (1) Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement; (2) Voucher list - October 14, 1994 - $587,567.09; and (3) Payroll for October 10, 1994 of $337,670.33; (4) Lakeside Industries for Waterfront Trail; (5) Primo Construction for the sidewalk program; (6) Seton Construction for the Landfill Expansion Project; and (7) Olympic Western for the Fire Station. Counciimember McKeown seconded the motion. After a brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE Paul Onopuich, 80 O'Brien Road, asked to speak to agenda Item E. 1. on the matter AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ of increasing hotel/motel taxes. STAFF TO BE CONSIDERED OR Planning Director Collins requested that the Council set a date to meet with the PLACED ON A County Commissioners to discuss Growth Management issues. Mayor Sargent FUTURE AGENDA: requested the Mutsu City visit also be added to the agenda. Mutsu City was added as Item E.4., and the Growth Management meeting was added as Item E.5. -2- 2876 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1994 LEGISLATION: A. Public Hearings Request to Surplus 1. Request to Surplus Bentonite and Storage Tanks Bentonite and Storage Tanks Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department and opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. There being no public testimony, the public hearing was closed at 8:02 p.m. Councilman Braun inquired if there would be a hold harmless clause if and when these items were sold, and Public Works Director Pittis responded affirmatively. Councilman Doyle asked what bentonite was used for locally, and Solid Waste Superintendent Jones responded. Councilman Braun moved to declare the Bentonite and storage tanks as surplus - property. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion. After further brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Open Burning 2. Continuation of September 20, 1994 Public Hearing on Open Burning Mayor Sargent reopened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. Councilman Doyle introduced Chuck Pease, Director of the Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority. Mr. Pease approached the podium and offered to answer any questions. The Council had questions regarding the start date of the burn ban, alternative methods of disposal, population density and the disposal fees. The current statute reads that cities with a population of 10,000 or more, and all urban growth areas will have a burn ban in place by the year 2000. The ban goes into effect earlier if alternate methods are available. Through conversations with Department of Ecology staff, it was determined that a one year period could be allowed to educate the public that an alternative method of disposal 'was available. Mr. Pease commended Port Angeles for having a composting operation. The one year extension is granted through an agreement with the local authority, which is the Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority, and the City. Mr. Pease did not foresee any problems in granting this one year extension. Councilman Ostrowski stated that the City is being included in the Puget Sound area, which is unreasonable, as the Peninsula is isolated from the areas experiencing problems with air quality and should be treated separately. Councilman Schueler echoed Councilman Ostrowski's concerns, as he felt that the City was being penalized even though it had come up with alternative methods of dealing with yard debris in an effort to decrease outdoor burning. Councilman Doyle informed the Council that he had done some research on this subject. The statutes reads "...open burning in the cities of 10,000 population or more will be prohibited if a reasonable alternative to burning is available." This is at a cost of $8.50 per cubic yard to dispose of the yard waste. The statute does not say who is responsible for paying the $8.50 per yard, the person 'disposing of the brush or the City? In reading the contract with Environmental Waste Systems, it appears that the City is paying $12,000 or $12,600 per month to pick up yard waste, which equates to $151,000 per year. Using the figure of $8.50 per yard, $12,600 would equal 1,483 cubic yards of yard waste per month that EWS would have to pick up and take to the landfill. If EWS averaged 30 cubic yards per day, and worked 22 days per month, it would equal 660 cubic yards per month, at a cost to the City of approximately $19.00 per cubic yard. The City must then hire a tub grinder at an additional charge to grind the material into compost. This far exceeds the $8.50 figure and makes this an unreasonable alternative to burning. Port Angeles has a permit system in place for burning, and people are encouraged to compost, plus the City picks up yard debris on a regular basis. The Fire Marshall has indicated that the small allowable burns have not been a problem, and the Fire Department only logs about one complaint per month regarding the burns. Councilman Doyle requested that the OAPCA allow Port Angeles to continue in the same vein. Mr. Pease stated that he understood Councilman Doyle's views; however, the State is viewing this situation from the residents perspective, and when this law was drafted, the State looked at tipping fees and the cost to an individual to dispose of yard debris which is how the $8.50 fee was determined. Mayor Sargent pointed out that the residents are paying this fee in their utility bill, and that any cost to the City is related back to the citizens. -3- 2877 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1994 LEGISLATION: Discussion followed regarding the success of composting facilities in other areas and (Cont'd) where in the statute it establishes who is responsible for paying the $8.50 fee. Mr. Pease offered to present this question to the Department of Ecology for research and Open Burning response. (Cont'd) Bill Jenson, 426 Rhodes Road, felt this regulation was going to blind-side a lot of people. Mr. Jenson does a lot of burning and tries to do it properly. He claimed he has never had a neighbor complain. Everything burnable should be burned, the idea of burying waste is prehistoric. This law must have some flexibility. He requested this issue be put off as far into the future as possible. Mr. Jenson provided the Council with copies of his written statement on this issue as well as pictures of his burning area. Raymond Craver, 3002 Maple Street, strongly opposed the burning ban. There being no further testimony, Mayor Sargent closed the public hearing at 8:40 p.m. It was the general consensus of the Council that the City of Port Angeles should be exempt from the bum ban. Fire Chief Glenn stated that there were questions asked as part of a Memorandum of Understanding from Olympic Air Pollution control Authority. He requested permission to complete that portion of the MOU stating that the City does have a burning permit process and did investigate complaints in regard to open bums. This will let the OAPCA know that the City of Port Angeles does have a good program in place regarding open burning. Therefore, it is not a non- compliance area. This would allow the City to continue to issue bum permits and continue its program for at least the next year. Councilman Hulett asked Solid Waste Superintendent Jones how the City calculated the City's cost for disposing of yard debris. Superintendent Jones felt that his department could provide more information to the Council on this subject, enabling the Council to obtain a more definitive indication of the process in order to calculate the actual cost per yard to a resident to dispose of a yard of material. Discussion followed, and Councilman Braun reminded the Council that a draft ordinance regarding fees for yard debris disposal would be presented to the UAC at its next meeting and subsequently forwarded to the Council for consideration. Councilman Hulett moved to apply for the one year extension for education purposes, seek clarification of the $8.50 fee and who it applies to, and to address the issue with the AWC. Mayor Sargent offered to discuss the issue at the next AWC meeting. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. In conjunction with the Memorandum of Understanding, Attorney Knutson noted the OAPCA's educational materials refer to areas where burning is prohibited. He felt that, if the motion passes, the City should advise the State that the City has not resolved the reasonable alternative issue and is not yet prohibiting all open burning. After further discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Water and Wastewater B. Ordinances Not Requiring a Public Hearing Bond - Ordinance No. 2843 1. Water and Wastewater Bond Ordinance 'Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Finance Department and turned the floor over to Finance Director Godbey. Director Godbey stated that Joan Egan, the City's financial advisor, will attend the Council meeting of November 1. On the morning of November 1, the City will be seeking competitive bids for the sale of the bonds. Since Ms. Egan is so familiar with this issue, it may be in the best interest of the City to have Ms. Egan attend the next meeting to answer questions. This is the sixth bond issue in four years and the largest bond issue at $10,000,000. Director Godbey explained the complications and processes of revenue bonds and answered questions the Council asked regarding the bond ordinance. Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2843 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, combining the existing water system and wastewater system of the City; adopting and specifying a plan of additions and betterments to the water and wastewater system; providing for the defeasance of certain outstanding water revenue bonds of the City; authorizing the issuance and sale of water and wastewater utility revenue and refunding bonds of the city in the principal amount of $10,000,000, to defease such outstanding water revenue bonds and to pay -4- 2878 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1994 LEGISLATION: part of the cost of acquiring, constructing and installing such (Cont'd) additions and betterments to the water and wastewater system; authorizing appointment of an escrow agent and the Water and Wastewater execution of an escrow agreement related to such Bond - defeasance; fixing the date, form, terms, maturities and Ordinance No. 2843 covenants of such bonds; providing the covenants and terms (Cont'd) under which the City may issue future water and wastewater revenue bonds on a parity with such bonds; and authorizing the public sale of such bonds. Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Break Mayor Sargent recessed the meeting for a break at 9:10 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 p.m. Unfunded Mandates - ¢. Resolutions Not Requiring Public Hearings Resolution No. 17-94 1. Resolution regarding unfunded federal mandates Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Association of Washington Cities and read the Resolution by rifle, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 17-94 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, regarding unfunded federal mandates. Councilman Ostrowski moved to pass the Resolurion as read by title. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Street Vacation - 2. STREET VACATION PETITION- STV94(11)07- SAFEWAY, Fourth Street Safeway - between Lincoln and Laurel Streets: Request for vacation of City right-of- Resolution No. 18-94 way. Set public hearing for December 6, 1994. Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department and read the resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 18-94 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate that portion of Fourth Street lying between Lincoln Street and LaUrel Street, Port Angeles, Washington. Councilman Braun moved to pass the Resolurion as read by title. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Street Vacation - 3. STREET VACATION PETITION- STV 94(11)07- SHILLINGTON, Portion Shillington - of "A ~ Street, north of Fourth Street. Set public hearing for December 6, Resolurion No. 19-94 1994 Mayor Sargent reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department and read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 19-94 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate the east one-half of "A" Street, north of Fourth Street, Port Angeles, Washington, and repealing Resolution No. 13-94. Councilman Hniett moved to pass the Resolution as read by rifle. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion. After a brief discussion, a vote was taken on the morion, which carried unanimously. 2879 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1994 LEGISLATION: D. Planning Commission Minutes/Action Items (Cont'd) 1. APPEAL OF DENIAL OF A BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT- BLORE Planning Commission (Continued from Council's October 4, 1994 meeting) Minutes/Action Items Attorn6y Knutson informed the Council that the applicant had requested that this Boundary Line Adjustment matter be continued to the next meeting, Councilman Schueler moved to continue Blore this matter to November 1, 1994. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Increase Hotel/Motel Tax E. Other Considerations I. Increase Hotel/Motel Tax - Rick Hert and Mike Larson Mayor Sargent recognized Rick Heft and Mike Larson. Mike Larson, General Manager of the Red Lion Bayshore Inn, represented a local Port Angeles lodging group's majority request for an additional 2 % bed tax increase. Mr. Larson then reviewed the information he had presented to the Council at the last meeting. Mr. Larson stated that of 28 properties in Port Angeles that pay lodging tax, 15 were in support of the increase. Mr. Larson read a list of those in support of the increase. These properties also generate approximately 75 % of the bed taxes collected in Port Angeles. He then read a list of other interested parties who would like to see the 2 % increase. Paul Onopuieh, 80 O'Brien Road, reviewed the information he had distributed to the Council. Washington has 39 counties and 161 cities with populations of over 1,000, and of these, there are four counties and nine cities collecting hotel/motel taxes. The City of Ocean Shores has been collecting a 2 % tax for many years, and they voted in an additional 3%. In 1992, Ocean Shores collected and used $364,970 in hotel/motel taxes and generated $545,100 in new business. In 1992, Port Angeles had 2% lodging tax in the amount of $164,871, and the new lodging business income generated $935,700. The additional 3 % tax in Ocean Shores showed little or no effect in increasing tourism business. Mr. Onopuich explained how he had arrived at the figures he used and described the other articles contained in his packet. Mr. Onopuich felt that there were two and one-half times as many responses in the County against the tax increase as were in favor. This was probably because lodging people were not aware of what the tax was going to be used for and because they were unsure of whether or not they would receive a benefit from those taxes. He requested that the City Council not support the request to increase hotel/motel taxes. Discussion followed regarding the response to the letters Mr. Onopuich had sent out asking lodging business owners their opinion of the increased tax. Twenty-two cards have been returned, and there were ten "no" and 12 "yes" responses. Councilman Hulett asked what the negative impacts would be to the business owners if the tax increase were enacted. Mr. Onopuich stated that the only negative impact is the fact they have to collect an additional tax. Erl Hansen, Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, stated that 26 Chamber surveys had been sent out and 17 were returned, with ten in favor of the tax increase and seven against. Mr. Hansen enumerated .the concerns exl?ressed by the business owners if the ~x in, gtreaa_se_ __w,~te~ ,entacted~ additional tax. Councilman Braun moved to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. Councilman Schueler seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Discussion continued. Pat McDonagh, 127 S. Lincoln Street, proprietor of Peabody Creek R¥ Park, read aloud a letter addressed to the. City Council from the Port Angeles Business Association requesting that the Council vote against this tax increase, as the Association members felt more information was needed. . Tammy Harmon spoke in support of the tax. She suggested that RV Parks might be exempt from the tax, as they have a unique position in the lodging industry. For every dollar spent on tourism, $12 is received in return. Jerry Glass, 1108 S. Oak, owner of the Tudor Inn B & B, has seen a tremendous change in the tourism business and the position of the City relating to tourism. The lodging industry is asking to impose a tax upon itself to be used exclusively to market tourism. He requested the Council's support of this increase. Mayor Sargent asked if RV parks could be excluded from the tax increase. Attorney -6- 288O CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1994 LEGISLATION Knutson felt it was possible; however, he was uncertain as to how likely it would be (Cont'd) for the legislature to approve such an exclusion. Increase Hotel/Motel Tax Rick Heft, ExeCUtive Director of the North Olympic Peninsula Visitor and (Cont'd) Convention Bureau, stated that two other locations in the State have limited who collects the extra lodging tax. He felt this could be further reviewed for the Port Angeles area. The NOPVCB has received $95,000 from EDA Salmon Impact funds, which must be spent over the next six months to help those businesses impacted by the closure of salmon fishing. The NOPVCB is hoping that the beginning of the tax increase will coincide with the end of that six-month period for a continuity of funds to promote tourism. Mr. Hert thanked the Council for the opportunity to re-address this issue. Councilman Schueler moved to recommend development of an additional 2% hotel/motel tax for the promotion of tourism in Port Angeles. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion After a brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilman Schueler recommended that City Manager Pomeranz put together a committee to discuss the allocation of funds from the increased hotel/motel tax. Lengthy discussion followed, and Manager Pomeranz indicated that if there is an expectation that legislation would be developed, he would definitely seek assistance in the form of a committee. Councilmembers Doyle, Hulett, and McKeown volunteered to assist in this regard. Erl Hansen, Chamber of Commerce, returned to the podium to request that the committee be comprised of people from all areas of the tourism industry and not be limited to those only in the lodging business. Shoreline Master Program 2. Approve Shoreline Master Program Planning Director Collins indicated there were two additional updates to the Shoreline Master Program: on Page 22, after the word "resort", add the word "convention facilities" and on Page 53, Regulation 1.D., there was some confusion as to whether the words "within Port Angeles' shoreline jurisdiction" should be added at the beginning of the sentence. In considering this matter, Cotmcilman Doyle was fairly certain that the Council intended for this language to be added. Director Collins then proceeded to point out minor correCtions to the new draft. Councilman Braun requested a change to Page 87 of the new update, #4. He asked that the word "required" be changed to "encouraged". After various questions and explanations, Director Collins reminded the Council that further improvements could be made to the document after it was returned by the State. Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve the Shoreline Master Program as corrected. Councilman Schueler seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilman Schueler moved to adopt the Shoreline Master Program Findings 1 - 12 and Conclusions A - C, as set forth in Exhibit "A", which is attached to and becomes a part of these minutes. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion which, after limited discussion, carried unanimously. City Council/Library 3. Set Date for Joint City Council/Library Bond Meeting Bond Meeting City Manager Pomeranz stated this was not a requirement; however, several Council members had received questions from the public regarding the Library bond issue and the level of contribution from the Library. Manager Pomeranz felt the Council might wish to set a meeting with the Library Board and concerned citizens to discuss whether or not the Council is comfortable with the position already taken of if it wishes to make some revisions. Councilman Doyle indicated he had been contacted by Dr. Lydiard who had claimed the Library had the ability to pay the City rent for the Library facility. Individual Council members expressed the opinion that they were quite comfortable with arrangements made with the Library, and they did not feel any changes to the arrangements were neCessary. It was the general consensus that this meeting, therefore, would not be necessary, as most questions have been answered. Mutsu City 4. Mutsu City Mayor Sargent explained that a letter must be sent to Mutsu City as to whether or not COuncil members would be visiting Mutsu City in early 1995. Before this -7- 2881 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1994 LEGISLATION: decision can be made, City Manager Pomeranz will research air fares, etc. and bring (Cont'd) this information back to the Council. City/County Growth 5. City/County Growth Management Meeting Management Meeting The Council with meet with staffon November 1, 1994, at 5:00 p.m. to prepare for a meeting with the County on either November 4, 8 or 17, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN TO The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 11:02 to discuss a matter of litigation EXECUTIVE SESSION: for approximately one-half hour. RETURN TO OPEN The Council returned to open session at 11:35 p.m. SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m. 2882 Exhibit "A" SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS Findings: 1. The City of Port Angeles was awarded a $17,000 Coastal Zone Management 306 grant from the Department of Ecology for the preparation of a new shoreline master program for fiscal year 93/94. 2. A citizens advisory committee was appointed by the City Council, Planning Commission and Clallam County Board of Commissioners to assist in the development of the shoreline master program. The committee was intended to provide broad community representation including commercial, environmental, industrial, port, tribal, county and city resident interests. 3. From December 1993 to June 1994 the committee devoted substantial effort in the review and development of the master program. 4. The committee forwarded the master program to the Planning Commission, which conducted public hearings on June 29, 1994 and July 27, 1994. The Planning Commission forwarded a unanimous favorable recommendation of approval to the City Council. 5. A Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to the Comprehensive Plan EIS was prepared for the proposal. The Final SEIS was issued on September 1, 1994. 6. The City of Port Angeles has never prepared a shoreline master program. The current SMP was prepared by Clallam County in 1976 and adopted by reference by the City of Port Angeles in 1979. 7. The Shoreline Master Program was coordinated with the adoption of the 1994 Comprehensive Plan, which encourages preservation of the natural shoreline environment and use and users of the shoreline. 8. Chapter 173-16 WAC sets forth requirements for development and contents of a shoreline master program. - 9. The local shoreline master program is mandated by the Shoreline Management Act. Once adopted by both the City and the State, it will become a part of the statewide shoreline master program. 10. The shoreline master program has been circulated for review to a number of agencies including the Department of Ecology, Department of Natural Resources, Clallam County and the Department of Fisheries. Comments have been received from only DNR. 2883 11. The draft shoreline master program has been available for public review at the Planning - Department in City Hall and the Port Angeles branch of the North Olympic Library System since at least June 24, 1994. The Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement has been available at those locations since July 14, 1994. 12. The City Council conducted a public heating on September 20, 1994. Conclusions: A. The shoreline master program is consistent with, and implements the 1994 Comprehensive Plan. B. The shoreline master program is consistent with the requirements of the Shoreline Management Act and its implementing WAC's. C. The shoreline master program protects the public interest and recognizes the unique character of the Port Angeles shoreline and its use and users. Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of October 18, 1994. K. Sargent, Ma~('O~ ATTEST: c'~clc~ J. Upton,, City C-ierk -2-