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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/21/1980475 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 21, 1980 T II CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Buck, Duncan, Hordyk, Polhamus, Quast. Members Absent: Councilman Boardman. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Miller, Deputy Clerk Headrick. P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. Orton, J. Pittis, K. Rodocker, D. Frizzell, A. Rose, L. Cosens. Public Present: B. Norris, B. Carter, L. Western, P. & S. Rose, D. Rudolph, W. Hatch, B. Schmidt, L. Ross, J. Falk, H. Berglund, E. Tinkham. III MINUTES Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the October 7, 1980 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. TTED7S FROM THE AUDI'ENCE'NOT ON THE 'AGENDA IV 1 V 1 1. RESOLUTION: STREET yACATION (H. ROCK) Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution No. 28-80 entitled, Resolution No. 28-80 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate portions of Second Street and portions of Chase Street in Peabody Canyon. Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood, setting a public hearing date of December 2, 1980 for consideration oP this petition, and refer the matter to the Planning Com- mission for a recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried. None. ITEMS FROM THE COUNCIL NOT ON 'THE AGENDA Councilman Buck presented Mayor Haguewood with the First Place plaque which was awarded to the City of Port Angeles for the Municipal Pier Project by the Executive Council of the Shoreline Design Awards Program. The pier was awarded first place in the recreational development category of the Shoreline Design Award, a special competition established to celebrate 1980 as the Year of the Coast. Councilman Ouast commended Attorney Miller on the recent favorable court decision in regard to the Niichel lawsuit. Councilman Ouast also discussed planned beautification of the Civic Field parking lot with Parks Director Frizzell and Manager Flodstrom. Councilman Duncan pointed out Patrick Downie's "sea of asphalt" comment in the Planning Commission minutes and suggested that staff look into the possibility of using asphalt which looks like grass. Councilman Duncan also questioned Manager Flodstrom in regard to the attendance at the Humane Society's workshop scheduled for Saturday, October 25th. VI LEGISLATION 4 1 `1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 21, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 2. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Haguewood read the Planning Commission minutes of October 8, 1980 with the following action being taken by the Council: A. Conditional Use Permit: Heckman Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Heckman's request for an extension to his existing conditional use permit to operate an auto- mobile sales establishment in a CAD-R Zone, 1331 East Front Street, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Quest then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission and approve a oiie year extension to Mr. Heckman's conditional use permit, subject to the originally imposed conditions as follows: (1) a dense vegetation and landscaping screen of five-foot depth, which may be combined with a security fence of not less than 6 feet along the north side of the property; (2) lights be directed to the interior of the lot and not shine on adjacent residences, and lighted signs be oriented away from adjoining residences; (3) no vehicular entrance or exit be permitted directly to the alley on the north side of the lot; new structures be set back at least 15 feet from the rear property boundary, pursuant to Code; (5) that landscaping buffer be provided on the west side of the site and corner plantings on the east and south corners; and (6) a 7-foot sidewalk be constructed on Front and north Ennis Streets to deter blacktopping to the curb. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried. B. Conditional Use Permit: Anderson Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Anderson's request for a conditional use permit to construct one duplex on each of three sepa- rate lots, located at 404 East Ahlvers Road, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the ,. public hearing was closed. Councilman Quest then moved the Council deny Mr. Anderson's request for a Conditional use permit. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk. During discussion on the motion, Planner Carr drew a rough sketch of the site plan for the proposed duplexes, and explained the location of the private lane which will be used to serve all three duplexes (there is an existing easement out to Ahlvers Road from each lot). The Council and Planner Carr also discussed at length the need for adequate access to the subject area by fire trucks and/or other vehicles and whether the private lane would be able to provide that access. Mr.~R. Schmidt, a neighboring resident, pointed out that vehicles could easily become "bottled up" at the inter- section of Peabody Street and Ahlvers Road if they have to wait for out- going traffic from the private lane before they could enter. On call for the question, the motion to deny Mr. Anderson's request was passed by the Council with Councilman Buck voting "N0." C. M-1 Permit: Department of Transportation Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the Washington State Depart- ment of Transportation's request for an M-1 permit to site a 10' x 45' mobile home structure as a sampling and testing shack for analyzing roadway surfacing materials on Seventeenth Street between "B" and "C" streets, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the M-1 permit because: (1) the pro- posed use is primarily an extension of the existing highway maintenance use of the property; and (2) the activity in the trailer will not affect the neighboring residential areas, nor will it significantly impact the nearby arterials and traffic patterns. The motion was seconded by Council- man Quest and carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ 7 October 21, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 2. Cont. D. Temporary Use Permit: Carter Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the Carter's request for a temporary use permit to install a mobile home on a lot to assist their parents, located on the 600 block of East Viewcrest, and requested com- ments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the temporary use permit for a period of one year, with the stipulation that the occupants of the mobile home be limited to Mr. and Mrs. Carter and their family, for the benefit and care of Mrs. Inez Shields. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried. E. Conditional Use Permit: Hussey Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Hussey's request for a conditional use permit to construct an outdoor advertising billboard in a CAD Zone, located at 808 East Front Street, and requested. comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no com- ments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny Mr. Hussey's request, because the property now has a single- family residence on it and a billboard is not compatible with a single family residence. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck. During discussion on the motion, applicant Jack Hussey submitted photographs o£ various billboards which are presently on Front and First Streets, some of which were less compatible with the surrounding area than his proposed billboard, and some which .were more compatible. In response to a question from Councilman Quast, Manager Flodstrom explained that the new sign ordinance will only be for the downtown area; there is ' presently no plan to extend it to uptown First-and Front Streets. Following a brief statement from Councilman Quast on why he is opposed to the construction of any new billboards in the City, the question was called for and the motion to deny was passed by the Council. F. Conditional Use Permit: Hussey Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Hussey's request for a conditional use permit to construct an outdoor advertising billboard in a CAD Zone, located east of 401 East First Street, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no com- ments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Quast then moved the Council deny Mr. Hussey's request. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and, after a brief discussion on the location of the proposed billboard, the motion to deny was passed by the Council. G. Rezone Request: Baker Mayor Haguewood scheduled a public hearing date of November 4, 1980 for consideration of this request. Councilman Buck moved the Council accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of October 8, 1980. The motion was seconded by Council- man Hordyk and carried. ' 3, REQUEST TO CIRCULATE ANNEXATION PETITION: J. KEY Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from the Planning Department informing the Council that Johnie Key has submitted an application to circulate a petition for annexation of approximately 8 acres, consisting of the south half of Block 9 and all of Blocks 10 and 15 in Fogarty and Dolan's Second Addition (east of Old 'Mill Road, approximately between Rhodes Road and the City water reservoir to the south). During discussion on Mr. Key's request, the Council and Planner Carr dis- cussed the inadequate condition of the surrounding roads in this area, 47pCITY COUNCIL MEETING October 21, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 3. Cont. the number of property owners in the area to be annexed (one, the appli- cant), and the right-of-way problems with Rhodes Road. Councilman Buck then moved the Council refer this matter to the Planning Commission for a recommendation concerning permission to circulate an annexation petition and whether or not to annex that area if a valid petition is submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. 4. ENERGY CREDIT PROGRAM Manager Flodstrom read in full draft eligibility requirements for the City's Energy Credit Program. The requirements included Program Eligi- bility; Program Application; Energy Credit Grouping and Allocation; Credit Scale; and additional elements of the City's program. Following a brief explanation by Manager Flodstrom on the proposed credit groupings and funding allocations, Councilman Buck moved that the City's Energy Credit Program requirements be approved and the program be imple- mented as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Quast reiterated his suggestion of October 7th that the State Legislature be asked to provide the appropriate standards and funds to the municipalities in regard to energy assistance programs for low income elderly. Councilman Quast also pointed out the increasing demand that this type of assistance program places on the City's budget, and suggested that the City may need a Business and Occupation Tax in the future as a source of revenue. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council with Councilman Hordyk voting "N0." 5. TRANSIT BUS SHELTERS Councilman Buck moved the Council approve the use of the City's right-of- way on Laurel Street for a Transit System bus shelter, subject to the fol- lowing: (1} that only one (1) shelter be installed until ridership warrants additional shelters; (2) that the bus stop on Laurel Street be limited to the west side from Railroad Avenue to the alley (this area is presently restricted and no additional parking will be lost); (3) that final design and location be subject to review and approval by the Fire Department, Public Works Department, and City Manager; (4) that the Clallam Transit System save and hold the City harmless for activities involving the shelter and that they carry adequate insurance; and (5) any additional shelters be approved by the City Council prior to installation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. 6. AGREEMENT WITH PUD: HARBORCREST STREET LIGHTING Mayor Haquewood read a memorandum from Richard French, Light Department, explaining the proposed contract with Clallam County PUD #1 for unmetered electrical service to serve two street lights in the Harborcrest subdivision. Mr. French explained in his memo that the PUD does not stock materials to provide street lighting in underground developments. Since City residents are requesting street lighting from the City in an area previously provided power by the PUD, the Light Department has offered to provide and install these lights consistent with their existing policies. Councilman Quast then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Light Department and approve the contract with Clallam County PUD #1 , for unmetered electrical service to serve two street lights in the Harbor- crest subdivision. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. 7. NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP PROJECT Mayor Haquewood read a letter, signed by twenty residents of the Eighth and Francis Street vicinity, requesting permission to work together with the City to beautify and try and regain the privacy previously enjoyed in their neighborhood. The residents would like to re-plant trees and shrubbery where they were destroyed (at their expense} and have better enforcement of the refuse dumping law. CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 21, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 7. Cont. 479 During discussion on this request, Councilman Quast suggested that the City provide a dump truck or loader to help the residents clean out the ravine, as the City's extent of cooperation, plus place a larger NO DUMPING sign at the site of the ravine. Councilman Duncan then moved the Council approve the request by participating neighbors of the Eighth and Francis Street vicinity to maintain and improve the ravine on City property, with the cooperation of the City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Quast and carried. 8. AHLVERS ROAD SEWER EXTENSION Councilman Buck moved the Council approve and accept as complete the work done by Davlin Construction on the Ahlvers Road sewer extension. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. 9. PROPERTY DONATION: L. TRUMBULL Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Manager Flodstrom informing the Council that Mrs. Lillian Trumbull wishes to donate a small piece of property {Lot 11, Block 35, TPA) to the City if the property could be used for development of a pedestrian or bicycle trail. Manager Flodstrom noted that this particular piece of property (northeast corner of Secand and Pine Streets) would be of some value to the City at the time a connection between the proposed Valley Street trail and the waterfront trail is needed. Councilman Quast then moved the Council gratefully accept Mrs. Trumbull's donation of land and accept the described property as part of the City's future trail development. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. ' I0. VARIANCE APPLICATION FEE REFUND: K. STONE Mayor Haguewood read a letter from Mrs. Kathleen Stone; 1130 Water Street, requesting refund of a $40 variance application fee. Mrs. Stone explained the situation which lead to her having to pay two variance fees; one to increase the lot coverage to build a deck onto her home, and one for a lot setback for the same deck. Mayor Haguewood also read a letter from Manager Flodstrom to Mrs. Stone informing her that her request will be taken to the City Council, since he feels that the City should have spotted the set-back problem along with the lot cover problem and solved them together through one variance application. Councilman Buck then moved the Council authorize a $40 refund to Mrs. Kathleen Stone. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk. During discussion on the motion, Manager Flodstrom explained that an oversight such as this is a rare occurrence and suggested that the Council remain as the authority re- sponsible for reimbursement or waiver of these fees. On call for the ques- tion, the motion was passed by the Council. 11. NEW CAR SHOW: CHANGE OF DATE Councilman Buck moved the Council approve the Downtown Merchant's request to change the date for their New Car Show from Saturday, November 1, 1980 to Saturday, November 8, 1980. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan ' and carried. 12. PURPA HEARINGS: RULES AND REGULATTONS During the October 7, 1980 regular Council meeting, Finance Director Rob Orton outlined what the City will be required to do to comply with the National Energy Act and the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA). At this meeting, Mr. Orton submitted a tentative timetable for the PURPA hearings and related events, plus proposed Rules of Procedure for the PURPA hearings. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council adopt the timetable and Rules of Procedure for the PURPA hearings, as submitted by Finance Director Orton. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. The Council then scheduled Wednesday, December I7, 1980 at 7:00 P.M. for the PURPA hearing on Sections 113 and 114. 4 8 ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 21, 1980 VT LEGISLATION 13. LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT Councilman Hordyk moved to nominate fprmer Councilman Richard Wray to the North Olympic Library Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Robert Hause's term of office.- The nomination was seconded by Councilman Buck. Councilman Ovast then moved to nominate Mr. John McCulloch to the North Olympic Board of Trustees, to fill Robert Hause's position. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Polhamus. The Council will consider both of these nominations and make their decision at the next regular Council meeting. 14. REPORT ON TRIP TO VALDEZ On September 23, 24 and 25, 1980, various City officials visited the Alyeska oilport facility at Valdez, Alaska. The tour was designed to give the of- ficials a firsthand look at the impacts of an existing oilport on the town of Valdez. Using a color slide presentation, interjected with several per- sonal comments, the six officials reported on their trip and the impressions they formed of the oilport facility and the town of Valdez. Subjects dis- cussed during the presentation included location of the oilport facility in relation to Valdez and how the residents of Valdez feel about the facility; construction and population .impacts on Valdez; financing of the facility and the revenues received from the siting of an oilport in the Valdez area; air and water quality; construction and design of the oilport terminals; the temporary housing erected by Alyeska for the facility's construction workers; operation of the facility and how it is virtually self-contained; fire fighting and oilspill clean-up equipment; the sudden drowth of the town of Valdez and the-high cost-of-living experienced by its residents; future oil related in- dustries planned by Valdez; design and use of the adjoining tanker farm facil= ity; the general appearance of the homes and streets in Valdez; and the role of the Coast Guard in regard to the Valdez facility. Following the presentation there were several comments and questions from ' members of the audience. Manager Flodstrom then informed those present that another presentation will be scheduled for the general public in the near future. 15. $OI'LER CONVERSION PROJECT: POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize payment of $13,121.43 less 10~ retainage, to Angeles Electric Inc., for conversion of the Police Department central heating system to electric boiler, and accept the project as complete. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. VII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA None. VIII FINANCE 1. L.I.D. N0, 203: PROGRESS PAYMENT Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize payment of $143,016.45 to DelGuzzi Construction Company as the third, October payment of work done and materials furnished by said contractor on L.I.D. No. 203, Downtown Renovation Project, as certified by the Director of Public Works, Jack Piths. The motion was seconded by Councilman 9uast and carried. 2. L.T.D. NO- 203: PAYMENT TO CLARK AND ASSOCIATES Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize payment of $6,765.25 to Clark and Associates for engineering services on L.I.D. No. 203 for the period ending September 30, 1980 as certified by the Director of Public works, Jack Pittis. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried unani- mously. 3. L.I.D. No. 204; PAYMENT TO CLARK AND ASSOCIATES Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize payment of $175.00 to Clark and Associates for engineering services on L.I.D. No. 204 for the period ending August 31, 1980 as certified by the Director of Public works, Jack Pittis. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 21, 1980 VIX LATE ITEMS 1. HUMANE SOCIETY WORKSHOP 481 Mayor Haguewood read a letter from the Clallam County Humane Society in- forming the Council that a workshop has been scheduled on Saturday, October 25th at Agg.ies Motel to discuss problems related to animal control. 1 2. RESOLUTION: HUD PRE-APPLICATION Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution No. 29-80 entitled, Resolution No. 29-80 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, setting a hearing date for a public hearing and requesting citizen in- put on the preparation of a preapplication for community development funds from the Department oP Housing and Urban Development. Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood, setting a public hearing date of November 4, 1980 for consideration of this preapplication. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. X CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved the Council approve the items listed under the Consent Agenda including Vouchers Payable of $643,500.40 and Payroll of $151,357.40. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. Items listed under the Consent Agenda are as follows: 1 1. Authorize the Parks Department to call for informal bids to complete the Ocean View Cemetery Chapel. 2. Authorize payment of $4,193.20 to Mr. Bi11 Baker as the first progress payment for services on the Ocean View Cemetery mausoleum. 3. Notification has been received from the Washington State Liquor Control Board of a special occasion-license application from Harrington's Town House for October 17, 1980 at the Port Angeles Elks Club, 131 East First Street; and a Class E, F license renewal for Walt's Boulevard Grocery, 104 East Boulevard. 4. Authorize payment of $1,919.25 to Clark and Associates as a progress payment on the Tumwater Bridge Project. 5. Authorize payment of. $1,020.00 to Roy Zahrobsky for excavating gravel. 6. Authorize payment o£ $1,295,44 and $903.36 to Sharon Adamson and Diversified Industries, respectively, for the sale of scrap metal. 7. Authorize payment of $212.00 to Gerald G. Mertl for a landscape inspection and report on the Municipal Pier. 1 XI COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS Manager Flodstrom: Pointed out an interesting article in the informational packet from the Marine Digest on the Municipal Pier. Councilman Hordyk: Requested the Public Works Department look into the pos- sibility of a through lane and left turn lane on Ennis Street between Front and First Streets heading south. XII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. ~_ ~ ~ . City Clerk Mayor 482 PUBLIC HEARING Port Angeles, Washington October 21, 1980 The Revenue Sharing Preliminary Public Hearing was chaired by City Manager David T. Flodstrom. The purpose oP this hearing is to provide an opportunity for citizens to appear and subunit written and oral comments and suggestions on the possible uses of Revenue Sharing anticipated entitlement funds. The hearing is held in compliance with Revenue Sharing rules and regulations as required in the public notice and in- ' spection section 51.14 (c} (1) and (2). The City intends to utilize its Revenue Sharing anticipated entitlement of $240,915 for Debt Service on the EDA loan - $19,155; Data Processing Conversion Project - $49,600; CPR Dock Payment - $40,000; Civic Field Parking Lot payment - $16,500; and miscelleneous Departmental Capital outlay Items - $157,342. The following summary shows the proposed appropriations of Revenue Sharing entitlement of the following City Departments and Funds: Admin. Serv. General Admin Current Exp. Total Project Dept. De t. Fund A ro riations EDA Loan $19,155 $ 19,155 Data Processing $49,600 $ 49,600 Capital Outlay $157,342 $157,342 CPR Dock Payment $40,000 $ 40,000 Civic Field $16,500 $ 16,500 Total Approp. $49,600 $75,655 $157,342 $282,597 Manager Flodstrom opened the public hearing at 6:00 P.M. and requested comments or , questions from the audience on the anticipated Revenue Sharing entitlement funds. Ms. Bertha Norris, Clallam County Humane Society, then addressed Manager Flodstrom to request consideration of allocating some portion of the Revenue Sharing funds in the field of animal control and welfare. Ms. Norris explained that the funds will be used to build a new animal shelter and/or help finance a spay-neuter program. Finance Director Orton then reminded those present that this is a preliminary public hearing only; another hearing will be held sometime in December in con- junction with the City Budget hearings. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed at 6:10 P.M. 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