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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/04/1980X85 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington November 4, 1980 1 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:00 P.M. II III ROLL CALL ' Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Boardman, Buck, Duncan, Hordyk, Polhamus and Quast. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Miller, Clerk Parrish. R. Orton, P. Carr, J. Pittis, A. Rose, D. Frizzell. Public Present: H. Lydiard, L. Sunny, R. Niichel, V. Kiele, P. Simpson, W. Hatch, L. Torres, D. Zanon, D. Overby. MINUTES Councilman Buck moved the Council accept and place on file the minutes of the September 30 and October 21, 1980 Council meetings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk. 1 1 During discussion on the motion, Councilman Quast requested corrections to two items on Register Page 476, October-21, 1980 meeting. Correct Item VI. 2. A., line 7 to read ". approve a one 'year extension to Mr. Heckman's conditional use permit,. Corr-ect item Vi. 2.B. line 14 to, read, '. Mr. R. Schmidt, a neighboring resident. Councilman Duncan referred to her comments on Register Page 475, October 21, 1980 meeting, Ttem V, Paragraph 3. Her intention was for the staff to look into the possibility of using a manufactured product such as "turf--Crete" for parking areas. Iv V Following the discussion, the motion to approve the September 30th and corrected October 21, 1980. meeting minutes was passed by the Council. ITEMS FROM THE AUD'I'ENCE"NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Leo Sunny briefly commented on the new "Bus" system. ITEMS FROM THE COUNCTL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Duncan commented on a citizen's inquiry regarding the City's use o£ curb stops on the Civic Field parking lot. The citizen was concerned about the limited use of the area for parking purposes, and felt that if the lot had been striped, the area could also be used for other activities such as skateboarding and rollerskating. Manager Flodstrom explained that the Park Department was having a problem with cars using the area for racing. The curb stops will alleviate this problem, and will regulate the speed of all traffic in the lot which will help preserve the asphalt. Councilman Hordyk reported a citizen complaint from a Mr. Stevens who lives next to the west entrance of Erickson Playfield. The entrance is a gravelled drive and cars continually throw gravel up and have broken his windows on several occasions. Councilman Quast asked if any response has been received from the National Park regarding the pedestrian trail. Mr. Carr informed him that he had contacted Senator Conner's office and talked to his aid. They instructed him to write a letter, with background information. Councilman Quast also inquired about the status of the entrance to the Post Office, and was informed that the entrance has been marked. VI LEGISLATION 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS L~ $ ~j CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 1. Cont. A. HUD Community Development Block Grant Funds Pre-Application Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from the Planning Department which provided background information on the availability of financial aid to cities and counties through the Department of Housing and Urban De- velopment. The funds are for use in the rehabilitation of moderate and ' low-income housing and for the rehabilitation of public facilities for use as community centers. Since 1978, the City has joined with Clallam and Jefferson Counties, Forks, Sequim and Port Townsend in the submis- sion of application for grant funds from DSHS. All of these grant funds have been used for rehabilitation of existing housing. Jefferson County has been the lead agency, and funds have been allocated on a pro-rata share in proportion to needs and number of houses in each participating community. This year the application contains a new element in that the Town of Forks is requesting $25,000 to construct a community center; last year Forks did•not receive any housing rehabilitation money. In ' addition to the Forks request, Peninsula Counseling Service, which is a county-wide, non-profit mental health service, is considering request- ing $150,000 for a building for their service through this program. These two requests, plus the $425,000 joint request would bring the total to $600,000 this year, which equals the maximum monies available according to HUD. This compares to $500,000 requested last year and $415,000 received. Mayor Haguewood then opened the public hearing and asked for comments from the audience or staff. Mr. Peter Simpson, the Director of the housing rehabilitation program, informed the Council that the Forks request is for rehabilitation of an existing structure rather than new construction. He also advised the Council that the pre-applica- tion must be in Seattle by November 17, 1980; that HUD will review the three requests separately on its merits; that the Interlocal Coopera- tion Agreement required re-drafting to include the Peninsula Counseling , Service request in paragraph (4), and to name either Clallam County or the City of Port Angeles as the owner of any property acquired and held on the date the agreement is terminated etc. with the ownership to be determined at a later time. Mr. Simpson also responded to a request by Clallam County Commissioner, H. Lydiard, and presented a report on the number of single and multi-family dwelling units rehabilitated for fiscal years 1978 and 1980. Commissioner Lydiard also commented on the lack of information disseminated in Clallam County, stating that the need for housing rehabilitation is here if the people were more aware that such funds are available. The Commissioner also questioned the termination date of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and recommended that the first sentence in paragraph (6) include more specific wording. It was his suggestion that it would be more appropriate if the administrator would make an effort to proportion the number of housing units assisted in the two counties and four cities on a population and needs basis with the resulting report going to each unit every four months. As there were no additional comments, Mayor Haguewood closed the public hearing and introduced and read by title Resolution No. 30-80 entitled, Resolution No. 30-80 A. RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of ' Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing the signing of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City and other municipalities on the North Olympic Peninsula for the purpose of submitting a pre- application for Community Development Block Grant funds. Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman. Discussion followed concerning the proposed language changes in the Inter- local Cooperation Agreement, which must be submitted with the pre-applica- tion on November 17, 1980, the re-drafting requirement of paragraph f4) CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 1. Cont. ~$~ and (8), and Commissioner Lydiard's comments relating to dissemination of information to local citizens. On call for the question, the motion to adopt Resolution No. 30-80 was passed by the Council. Councilman Quest then moved the Council approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement subject to amendatory language discussed at the present meeting and approved upon signature of the Mayor. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. Prior to moving on to another item, Mr. D. Zenon spoke on behalf of Penin- sula Counseling Service's request of $150,000 for a building for their service. B. Hopper Street/Alley Vacation By memorandum, Planner Carr recommended the Council continue their hearing as Mr. Hopper nor a representative appeared at the regularly scheduled Planning Commission hearing on this matter. Mr. L. Torres, representing Mr. Hopper, then addressed the Council to explain that the reason Mr. Hopper failed to attend the Planning Commission meeting was an oversight, and was not meant in any way to imply a lack of interest. Mr. Torres asked the Council to reschedule the hearing at the earliest possible time. Councilman.Quast then moved to continue the hearing on this matter to the November 18, 1980 Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. C. Baker Rezone Request 1 1 Councilman Quest asked to be excused and left the room for the duration o£ this hearing and discussion on the appearance of fairness doctrine, as Overby is a former student and Mr. Quest is now a client of Mr. Overby. Mayor Haquewood read the Planning Commission recommendation on the rezone request and then opened the public hearing and asked for comments from the audience. Mr. D. Overby spoke on behalf of Mr. Saker and as a pro- ponent of the rezone. He cited reasons for allowing the rezone as a need for expanded off-street parking for clients and employees; that the lo- cation of the present office is extremely congested and the traffic is very heavy, and questioned the fact that some of the properties in the adjacent area are not being utilized as residential property even though they are zoned residential. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Hordyk moved that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the request of Douglas Saker to rezone 21,000 square feet located at the southwest corner of Second and Chambers Streets from RS-7 to RB for the following reasons: (1) the rezone is not a natural extension of the Front/First commercial strip and so does not comply with Commercial Policy No 2; (2) the rezone is not in compliance with Commercial Policies No. 6 and 7 because the types of uses permitted in the TtB zone would not be occurring in areas proposed by these two policies; (3) .the rezone nay be considered a spot rezone; (4) the uses permitted in the RB District would not be functionally related to the established residential development of the immediate area; and (5) intro- ducing a mixed commercial and residentail use district between two resi- dential use districts could introduce adverse influences rather than minimize them, and therefore the proposed rezone does not comply with the purpose and intent of the RB zone.. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. Councilman Quest then returned to the meeting. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION Since there was no action required on any of the items in the Planning Com- mission minutes of the meeting of October 22, 1980, Councilman Buck moved that the Council accept the minutes and place them on file. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried. S O CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 2. Cont. The Planning Commission has requested a joint meeting with the Council. The date and time set by the Council for this meeting is January 21, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. 3. ENERGY CREDIT ORDINANCE Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2107 entitled, ' Ordinance No. 2107 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, establishing an energy credit for low-income senior citizens of Port Angeles, setting the qualifications for such credit, and the procedures for application, calculation, and payment of such credit. Councilman Buck moved the the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Duncan commended Councilman Buck for the work on this program on behalf of the Council. The motion to adopt the foregoing Ordinance was then passed by-.the Council with Councilman Hordyk voting "NO." 4. PORT ANGELES TELECABLE: REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Rob Orton, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, concerning a request for a rate increase from Port Angeles Telecable. Councilman Buck then moved the Council approve Port Angeles Telecable's request for a 7~ increase to its basic subscribers rate to $6.95 from the present $6.50 and proposed increases to certain installation charges and that the ordinance to effect the increase to prepared. The motion was seconded by Councilman Quest. During discussion on the motion, the Council discussed the franchise provisions and fee structure and the City's author- ity to regulate showtime rates with Manager Flodstrom and Finance Director Orton. Councilman Hordyk then suggested the Council table action on this item to allow time for anlysis of Port Angeles Telecable's financial status. Councilman Hordyk then moved that the Council table the rate increase request until the November 18, 1480 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried with Councilman Buck voting "N0." 5. CITY/COUNTY SAIL AGREEMENT Manager Flodstrom reported on the current status of the on-going negotiations with the County Commissioners and indicated that a meeting is scheduled to take a second look at the City's latest proposal. Commissioner Lydiard stated that he hoped the agreement could be finalized in the very near future. 6. & 7. PURPA Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum fron Finance Director Orton advising the Council that the Council needs to appoint an Administrative Hearing Officer for the PURPA hearings, and, additionally, the Council needs to select a second date for the Rearing on Section 111, Rate Marking Standards. Councilman Quest moved the Council authorize the City Manager to retain an outside attorney for the hearing process. The motion was seconded by Council , man Duncan. A lengthy discussion followed concerning the available options of appointing the City Attorney to serve, or selecting an outside attorney to serve as the Administrative Hearing Officer. Following the discussion, Councilman Quest withdrew his motion, with Councilman Duncan withdrawing her second. Councilman Quest then moved the Council authorize the City Manager to expend up to $2,000 to hire an Assistant City Attorney for November and December and for the Council to appoint our City Attorney as the Hearing Officer. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Novmmber 4, 1980 IV I.EGISLATTON 6. & 7. Cont. X89 Mayor Haguewood then asled for Council choice for the Public Hearing on PURPA Section 111, Rate Making Standards. Rob Orton had suggested mid- February. Councilman Buck moved that the hearing be set for February 10, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried. ' 8. SHORT PLAT APPEAL REQUEST:. CLARK & ASSOCIATES (HOPPER) Mayor Haguewood referred to the lengthy letter from Mr. Louis Torres, Clark and Associates, on behalf of Scott Hopper, requesting an appeal of the Plan- ning Commission decision on a short plat. Councilman Suck moved that the matter to referred to the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. Mr. Torres then asked for clarification of the procedure of appeal. He was assured that the final decision would be made by the City Council. 9. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY PROPERTY: DOWNEN Motion was made by Councilman Quest to-refer the request by Mr. Rod Downen to purchase Lot 16 and 17, Block 172, to the Real Estate Commission. The motion was seconded and carried. Councilman Hordyk then requested more in- formation from the Public Works Department on the property. 10. OLYMPIC PENINSULA NURSES ASSN.: RESOLUTION Mayor Haguewood read in full a resolution from the Olympic Peninsula Nurses Association declaring their united opposition to the siting and construction of the Northern Tier Pipeline. 11. CIVIC FIELD PARKING LOT PAVING PROJECT ' Councilman Quest moved that the Council accept and approve the Civic Field Parking Lot Paving Project done by J. D. Shotwell Company as recommended by the Public Works Department. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. 12. NORTH OLYMPIC LIBRARY BOARD VACANCY The Council directed Manager Flodstrom to arrange interviews before the next Council meeting between-6:30 - 7:OO,.November 18, 1980, for the four interested candidates. Another person has expressed interest to Councilman Duncan and she will inform this individual to direct a letter to the City Manager. 13. BURROWES AND FOX EASEMENT: AMENDMENT Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum Prom Attorney Miller which advised the Council on the legal aspects of the Amendment to the Burrowes and Fox Easement granted by the City in 1976. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize Mayor Haguewood to.sign the Agreement Amending Grant of Easement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. 14. RESOLUTION: INTERFUND LOAN Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution No. 31-80 entitled, Resolution No, 31-80 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing an interfund loan from the Cemetery Endow- . ment Fund to the Cemetery Department of the Current Expense Fund. Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. 4 9 OCITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 1980 VII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Leo Sunny suggested that all Council members try the buses. VIII FINANCE 1. OCEAN VIEW CEMETERY: REPURCHASE LOT; M. CUNNINGHAM Councilman Quast moved the Council approve the repurchase of Lot 5, Block 45, Section 6 from Mr. Merrill Cunningham. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. IX LATE ITEMS 1. BONNEVILLE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM Councilman Buck moved the Council approve the contract forms for the Weatherization Program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Auncan and carried. Rather than bringing each contract before the Council, the Council directed a Resolution be prepared giving either the City Manager or the City Light Director authorization to sign the contracts. 2. OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE: R. HOCH A local carpenter, Ron Hoch, has been chosen to compete in the International Skill Olympics on the U.S. Team as the carpenter member. Ron is working locally for DelGuzzi Construction and made the street furniture for the Downtown Beautification Project. Councilman Buck moved that the City Manager prepare and present a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement to Ron Hoch. The motion was seconded by Councilman Quast and carried. X CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda including Vouchers Payable of $476,585.18 and Payroll of $156,663.52. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. XI COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS Manager Flodstrom reported on the status of the Marine Lab. The plans have been reviewed and the City should call for bids within the next two weeks. Bid award should take place around the first of the year. Councilman Quast questioned the replacement of the flags on the Municipal Pier. Manager Flodstrom informed him they would be replaced as soon as more secure fasteners were installed; they were probably ready to be in place now. Public Works Director Pittis informed the Council that the Tumwater Hridge Project was nearing completion and a dedication ceremony was being planned for November 22, 1980. Manager Flodstrom announced that Parks Director Don.Frizzell would be out of town on November 13th attending a State Parks & Recreation Conference in Yakima. It is very interesting and the Council is invited to attend. Mayor Haguewood expressed an interest in attending the conference. Manager Flodstrom will be out of town on November 13th and 14th attending the Washington City Managers' Conference in Seattle. XII ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Cancelled. XIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P,M. ~ ~ _~ 1 1 .~K4~GwrJ ~• /LYifilcGa?~(J City Clerk ayo