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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/20/1992 2349 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 20, 1992 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Hallett called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order SPECIAL MEETING: at 6:36 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Hallett, Councilmen Braun, Nicholson, Councilwoman Sargent, and Councilman Schueler. Members Absent: Councilmen Ostrowski and Wight. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, S. Brodhun, B. Collins, L. Glenn, K. Godbey, S. Ilk, J. Pittis, B. Titus, and K. Ridout. Public Present: B. Haselton. ADJOURN TO Mayor Hallett adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 6:37 p.m. for the EXECUTIVE purpose of discussing potential litigation for approximately 20 minutes. SESSION: RETURN TO OPEN The meeting returned to open session at 7:01 p.m. SESSION: CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Hallett called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order REGULAR MEETING: at 7:11 p.m. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hallett. ALLEGIANCE: APPROVAL OF Councilman Braun moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting of MINUTES: October 5, 1992, as written. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilwoman Sargent moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 1992. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion, which carried by a majority vote, with Councilman Schuder abstaining. CEREMONIAL Proclamation recognizing October 18- 24, 1992, as NATIONAL VENTURE WEEK MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Hallett read the proclamation recognizing October 18 - 24, 1992, as NATIONAL VENTURE WEEK. Proclamation - Venture Week CITY COUNCIL Councilman Braun reported the regularly scheduled meeting of the Utility Advisory COMMITTEE Committee could not be held due to lack of a quorum. He attended the Museum REPORTS: Board meeting where efforts are well underway on the Lincoln School project. Councilman Schueler was a recent patient at Olympic Memorial Hospital, and highly recommends the services. Councilwoman Sargent attended the EDC meeting at Forks, which had an excellent attendance and generated interest in membership. She attended some of the Growth Management meetings, based on the concurrency requirements in the Act. The technique is to develop growth where the level of service is available. -1- [ 235O CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 20, 1992 FINANCE: 1. Consideration of bid award for Landfill Contract 2C Landfill Contract Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public 2C Works. Councilman Nicholson moved to accept the proposal from Seton Construction, Inc., and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract 2C in the amount of $140,140, conditioned upon the required approval and certification of the Deparh~ent of Ecology. Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion, which carded unanimously. Water Division 2. Consideration of bid award for 4 X 4 van for Water Division 4x4Van Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public Works. After limited discussion, Councilwoman Sargent moved to award the bid for the 4 X 4 van for the Water Division to New Wilson Ford in the amount of $24,630.65. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. The vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Sargent moved to accept the Consent Agenda, including: (1) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (2) Concept Administrators through September, 1992, of $623,647.89; (3) wire transfers for September, 1992, for $161,837.77; (4) Payroll for October 11, 1992, of $307,154.97; and (5) Vouchers for October 16, 1992, of $1,268,823.42. Councilman Schueler seconded the motion which, following brief discussion, carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE None. AUDIENCE/ COUNCIL/STAFF TO BE CONSIDERED OR PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA: LEGISLATION: A. Public Hearings Public Hearings 1. Surplus of City-owned buildings Surplus City- Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public Works owned Buildings regarding a proposal to surplus three buildings located at: 116 E. 5th, 331 E. 5th, and 416 S. Peabody. The building next to the Fire Station needs to be removed in order to make room for the new Fire Hall; the former Hospice building next to City Hall and the small house on Peabody Street, currently being used for temporary record storage, need to be removed to provide additional parking for the Veto Burton Memorial Community Center. Mayor Hallett opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. There being no comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Councilwoman Sargent moved to declare the structures surplus. Councilman Schueler seconded the motion. Following brief discussion, the vote was taken and the motion carried unauimonsly. - Vacation of 5th B. Ordinances not requiring public hearings Street and 5/6 Alley Right-of- 1. Vacation of 5th Street and 5/6 alley right-of-way Way Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public Works. He then read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles vacating the south half of Fifth Street abutting Lots 1 and 2 and the 5/6 alley abutting Lots 1 and 2 and a portion of LOt 3, and Lots 19 and 20 and a portion of LOt 18, Block 94, Townsite of Port Angeles. -2- 2351 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 20, 1992 LEGISLATION: Planning Director Collins noted the recommendation of the Planning Commission on (Cont'd) this proposed vacation. While it was not unfavorable to the vacation of the alley, an agreement had been made to wait a period of time for the long-range planning Public Hearings process to be completed before 5th Street was vacated. The Planning Department is concerned with long-range public rights-of-way issues, not necessarily the short- Vacation of 5th term issues. It is possible to consider the vacation of the alley, wait some period of Street and 5/6 time before making a decision on 5th Street itself, and revisit the issue. Planning is Alley Right-of- not opposed to the vacation and is in favor of the land swap idea. The first draft of Way (Cont'd) the Comprehensive Plan is due tomorrow at the Growth Management Advisory Committee level, and it may take 6 - 9 months to gain final approval. Councilwoman Sargent moved to delay action on this vacation until November 3, 1992, at which time the Council can consider both Ordinances on the proposed vacation. Councilman Schueler seconded the motion, which carded unanimously. Dance License 2. Consideration of ordinance amending dance license requirements Requirements - Ordinance No. 2717 Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the City Attorney. He then read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2717 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending regulations for teen-age dances and amending Ordinance No. 2050 as most recently amended by Ordinance No. 2465, and Section 5.20.070 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Attorney Knutson referenced the first line of Page 2 of the Ordinance and asked that "denial" be changed to "decision". Councilman Nicholson moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, incorporating the change as recommended by the City Attorney. Councilman Schueler seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. C. Resolutions requiring public comment None Vacate Laurel Street D. Resolutions not requiring public hearings right-of-way north of Railroad Avenue - 1. Set public hearing to consider request for vacation of Laurel Street right-of- Resolution No. 38-92 way north of Railroad Avenue Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department and read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 38-92 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate Laurel Street north of Railroad Avenue. Councilman Nicholson moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. Planning Director Collins noted that, in actuality, the City does not own the right-of- way - it is owned by the State. The City does, however, have a right to build a road on the fight-of-way. The City would, therefore, be vacating its right to build a road. Director Collins indicated the parties involved have considered the matter and concluded the best course of action to be a vacation. The vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. -3- [ [ ir 2352 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 20, 1992 LEGISLATION: 2. /onendment to the Personnel Policy & Procedures Manual re: vehicle (Cont'd) smoking policy Personnel Policy Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided and read the Resolution by title, re: Smoking in City entitled Vehicles - Resolution No. 39-92 RESOLUTION NO. 39-92 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the City Personnel Policy and Procedures for City Employees. Councilwoman Sargent indicated she would be voting in opposition to this Resolution, as she could not support smoking at all in a City-owned vehicle unless the employees agree to release the City from responsibility to pay for the illnesses attributable to both first- and second-hand smoke. This Resolution does not go far enough in the effort toward cessation of smoking. Councilman Braun agreed and asked Human Resources Manager Coons to explain the situation. Manager Coons provided the background of the discussions which took place between the City and the bargaining units prior to the decision to implement this amendment. It had been the City's position that smoking should be completely banned in City vehicles. However, it was the position of one of the bargaining units that such a change is subject to negotiation and would be a change in the conditions of employment. Manager Coons cited a Seattle case whereby a decision had been challenged and overturned based on similar circumstances. Following extensive discussion, the Council was in agreement this would be a good first step toward a total ban of smoking in City vehicles. Councilman Nicholson indicated future contract negotiations could include consideration of a total smoking ban in the vehicles. Therefore, Councilman Schueler moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which was carried by a majority vote, with Councilwoman Sargent voting "no". Planning Commission E. Planning Commission minutes of October 14, 1992 Minutes/Action Items Planning Director Collins reported the minutes of the October 14, 1992 meeting were not previously available due to a computer malfunction. At this time, he distributed copies of the draft minutes for Council's reference in addressing the preliminary subdivision. It was so noted that the minutes were in draft form. PRELIMIN3_RY SUBDIVISION- SUB-92(09)01 - PETREE, Eighteenth Street between "0" and Butler. Request for preliminary subdivision approval of a 32-Iot subdivision in the RS-9, Residential Single-Family District. Councilwoman Sargent moved to set a public meeting for November 3, 1992, to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission for preliminary approval of the subdivision - SUB-92(09)02 - Petree. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Fire Hall Design F. Other Considerations Review Committee 1. Selection of Fire Hall Design Review Committee Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by Fire Chief Glenn. Councilwoman Sargent volunteered to join Councilman Braun as the Council representatives to the Fire Hall Design Review Committee. Councilman Nicholson and Mayor Hallett offered to serve as alternates. Chief Glenn reported the volunteer firefighters will be represented by Scott Kenyon and David Shideler. Interview Applicants 2. Set interview date - applicants to fill vacancy on Public Information for Public Information Committee Committee Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided. Councilman Nichoison moved to set the date for 6 p.m. on November 3, 1992, to interview the candidates for the vacant position on the Public Information Committee. Councilman Schueler -4- 2353 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 20, 1992 LEGISLATION: seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Clerk Upton informed the (Cont'd) Council that other applications may be received; the applicants will be invited to participate in the scheduled interviews. Interview Applicants 'for Public Information Committee (Cont'd) Campbell Avenue 3. Campbell Avenue housing grant Housing Grant Mayor Hallett reviewed the information received from Jo Davies concerning the cooperative efforts on the Campbell Avenue housing grant. This was for information only. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. -5-