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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/06/1984 232 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington November 6, 1984 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. II ROLL CALL I Members Present: Mayor Duncan, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, Hordyk, Quast, Schermer, Whidden. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. Saville, M. Marsh, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, A. Rose, M. Campbell, J. Hordyk, T. Gossage, V. Clay, B. Jones, G. Reimer, T. Smith. Public Present: D. Price, L. Sunny, H. Williams, R. Taylor, T. Sample, M. Huels, H. Madsen, R. Church, H. Hampton, M. Pearce, K. Kotzerke, V., J. & B. B10re, G. Sweet, F. Welch, D. Holm, C. Pritchard, K. Bare, D. Tiedl, D. Burns, R. Bronsink. III MINUTES Councilman Gerberding moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the special meeting of October 9, 1984, and the regular meeting of October 16, 1984. Councilman Quast seconded and corrected Register Page 222, paragraph 2: "The 1976 Comprehensive Plan I determination was for a future City Hall on Fourth Street", rather than Oak Street. On call for the question, the motion to accept the minutes, as amended, carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Gerberding moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda, including: (1) EDC billing of $381. 7l for Community Development Block Grant administration; (2) Request permission to rebid solid waste trucks, packer bodies and commercial refuse dumpsters; (3) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (4) Vouchers of $1,242,645.71 and Payroll of $203,055.76. Councilman Whidden seconded. Councilman Whidden discussed with staff the proposed tavern located at 937 west Eighth Street. Councilman Gerberding discussed with the City Manager the Master Plan for Erickson Park. On call for the question, the motion to accept the Consent Agenda carried. V FINANCE 1. Aerial Manlift - All Bids Rejected Mayor Duncan reviewed staff's recommendation to reject all bids and authorize staff to rebid on new, broader equipment specifications. Councilman Hordyk favored purchasing the Hi-Ranger model manlift from Utility Equipment at the higher purchase price, stating that this model was of high quality, would be safer for personnel, and would last longer. He then moved to accept the bid of Utility Equipment in the amount of $44,725 without tax and reject the bid of UTELCO for not meeting specifications and for problems with safety. Councilman Gerberding seconded the motion. Following further discussion with staff, Councilman Hordyk withdrew his motion and moved to concur with the recommendation of staff to reject all bids and authorize staff to rebid the machine on new, broader equipment specifications. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilman Quast emphasized that staff should consider employee safety above cost. On call for the question, the motion carried. I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 6, 1984 2. Surplus Equipment - Awarded to High Bidders - Three Garbage Trucks to be Rebid Mayor Duncan reviewed staff's recommendations. Councilman Schermer moved to approve recommendation No. 1 of staff to approve the sale of the surplus equipment to the high bidders on the October 23, 1984, bid tabulation in- cluded in the Council packet. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried, with Councilman Hordyk voting "No". Following further discussion, Councilman Schermer moved to concur with the recommendation to authorize staff to rebid the 1978, 1980 and 1984 garbage trucks under a sealed bid- ding process or direct negotiations with other interested municipalities. Councilman Quast seconded, and that motion carried also. Councilman Quast urged staff to attempt to obtain prices as close to the original purchase price paid by the City as possible. 3. Removal of Building at 321 South Francis Street - Bid Rejected Councilman Quast moved to concur with staff's recommendation to reject the bid and authorize City crews to perform the work as soon as the schedule can be arranged. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 4. Payment Authorized - 95% of Contract for Golf Course Road Distribution Line Councilman Whidden moved to authorize payment of 95% of the contract of the Golf Course Road distribution line in the amount of $18,208.08, including tax. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Cheryl Pritchard requested that discussion of the proposed tavern on the corner of Eighth and "C" be added to the agenda. The Council added this as Item No. 2A. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Councilman Quast stated that there is a need for a public telephone at Civic Field for children to phone their parents when activities are finished. Mayor Duncan read a memo from Fire Chief Glenn thanking Ed Walker and the Port of Port Angeles, Jerry Helgeson and Terry Johnson from PenPly, Clallam County Fire Protection District No.2, Sam Hurworth and George Case from DelHur Construction, and Clal1am County Fire District No. 3 for their assistance in the recent rescue from an auto accident involving a semi and a vehicle. Chief Glenn also highly commended Assistant Chief Mack Campbell and Sgt. Fred Balser of the Police Department for their direction during the rescue and the Dispatchers from all agencies involved. He also commended Firefighter/Paramedic Ed Bonollo and Firefighter Brian Wheeler. VII LEGISLATION l. Public Hearings A. Consideration of a Site Location for a New City Hall Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing and asked for comments from the audience. Mayor Duncan referred to a list of possible sites for a new City Hall compiled by the City Manager, and to a letter from the Port Angeles Downtown Association suggesting that City Hall be kept downtown. She then opened the public hearing and asked for comments. Leo sunny, a Port Angeles resident, favored locating a new City Hall close to the County Building. He also suggested having the Council consider including a library in a new City Hall. Frank Welch, President of the Board of Trustees of the North Olympic Library System, then addressed the Council, encouraging the City to consider the possibility of combining a library with the proposed City Hall. Jo Davies, Library Director, then addressed the Council, also requesting that a library be included in a new City Hall facility. Ms. Davies volunteered her time in exploring this possibility. Ray Taylor, a Port Angeles resident, addressed the Council, favoring locating a new City Hall at Eighth and "C" Streets (the old Lincoln School site). Some of Mr. Taylor's reasons for this recommendation were the large area involved, the fact that the area was debris~free, and in his opinion, the area was very accessible. Mr. Taylor emphasized that the decision 233 234 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 6, 1984 should not be made overnight and that a lot of planning was needed for a new City Hall. Haidee Hampton of 322 West Tenth Street, suggested that City Hall remain Downtown. She presented a sketch of a building on piers above the parking area between the present Police Station and the City Light Building. She stated that this would preserve parking, it could be accessible to the handicapped with an elevator and an escalator; it was close to the bus stop; and it would upgrade the Downtown area, which was important to consider. She stated that it would also save money because the City presently owns the property. Dave Brewer of 111 East 13th Street, President of the Downtown Association, then addressed the Council. He I directed the Council's attention to a letter he had prepared from the Downtown Association supporting a new City Hall in the Downtown Central - Business District. The Downtown Association also supported locating the new City Hall at the parking lot lying east of the City Light Building. Mr. Brewer stated that individuals come Downtown to do all their business. He stated that a City Hall in this location would boost things economically. Councilman Quast informed those present that the City of Lynnwood has a combined City Hall/Library facility and urged individuals to observe this facility if they were in the area. Manager Flodstrom then resubmitted, on behalf of Clint Hulse, a plan for the development of the area around the Clallam County Courthouse. Mr. Hulse had originally submitted the plan to the Council in 1980. The plan has since been updated. Some articles that have been printed about the Plan were also submitted. The Council then reconfirmed that there would be a public hearing held November 20th in order to provide a second oppor- tunity for public input on a site location. The Council urged the citi~ens of Port Angeles to attend. Mayor Duncan closed the public hearing. B. DelHur West Side Annexation - Industrial Zoning Proposal Mayor Duncan abstained from participating in the hearing, due to conflict of interest. Mayor Pro Tern Haguewood opened the public hearing and asked for comments. Ken Sweeney, Port Planner for the Port of Port Angeles, addressed the Council. He requested on behalf of the Port that the area be zoned M-2. He stated that a high density residential area would not be compatible with the Airport. The Council discussed th~s matter at length with Mr. Sweeney. Councilman Whidden asked City Planner Carr what effect a rezone of this nature would have on the property taxes of the area. City Planner Carr stated that this information could be better obtained from the County Assessor. Chuck Schram, a landowner included in this process, then addressed the Council. Mr. Schram was adamantly opposed to designating 454 acres industrial zone. He opposed the idea of the entire area being desig- nated only one zone. He favored a "no-action" alternative as suggested in the Environmental Impact Statement prepared by CH2M Hill. He stated that it was his belief that the Airport area could be expanded for the benefit of all. He favored protecting residential use, enhancing commercial use, and allowing some other uses, if they were compatible with the environment of the area. He stated that he did not believe the Airport area should be tagged heavy industrial use and left to sit idle. Carolyn Waite, represent- ing the Dry Creek Homeowners' Association, then addressed the Council. She stated that the Association concurs with Mr. Schram. It was Mrs. Waite's opinion that zoning the area heavy industrial when it was directly adjacent to residentially-zoned areas, was against sound land use practices, result- ing in two totally incompatible land uses side by side. She stated that her residence and other residences of the area would be severely impacted by industrial use within the proposed annexation. Mrs. Waite suggested that the Council consider the annexation under a residential use and that the Council observe the Dry Creek Sub-Area Report which proposed a signifi- cant amount of commercial land or light industrial from Reddick Road east in the proposed annexed area, graduating down to residential to protect the neighboring homes. She felt that the utility costs and road costs would be very high if the area were zoned industrial. Tony Sample of 830 West 11th, employed by DelHur Corporation, then addressed the Council. He stated that DelHur owns approximately 114 acres in the proposed annexation area and the property was currently zoned heavy industrial by the County. He requested that the peripheral ~oning of that property be as it is now in the County, heavy industrial. Mayor Pro Tern Haguewood asked for further comments. There were none. He stated that there would be a second public hearing on this subject. City Planner Carr informed those present that the next public hearing would be in December. Mayor Pro Tem Haguewood then closed the public hearing. I I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 6, 19B4 2. Presentation from Robert Bronsink on the Difficulties of Establishing a Small Business in Port Angeles Robert Bronsink addressed the Council regarding the use and interpretation of rules governing the establishment of commercial activities in buildings prev iously used as residences. Mr. Bronsink reviewed problems he had experienced in establishing a business in a structure that had formerly been a residence. Mr. Bronsink felt that if small businesses were not encouraged and nurtured, dollars brought in by larger industries would not stay within the City. He encouraged the Council to use its influence to attract small businesses to Port Angeles, stating that the "Mom and Pop" type of business was ideal to this setting. He encouraged the Council to consider the difficulties of opening a small business and to work with the small businessman and bend those rules a little; or simply have a separate set of rules for very small businesses. He stated that a large variety of trades in one area holds the dollar here longer. 2-A. Discussion of Proposed Tavern at Eighth and "C". Helen Madsen of 929 West Eighth Street presented a petition to the Council opposing the establishment of a tavern at Eighth and "C" Streets because it would increase the traffic hazard at the intersection and it would be disruptive to the established residential neighborhood. Cheryl Pritchard, who lives upstairs from Mrs. Madsen, spoke in opposition to the tavern. She stated that she would have to move if the tavern was established, as the tavern would be two feet from her bedroom window. Gene Barnes of 1017 South "C" Street also opposed the establishment of a tavern at that location due to safety and the noise level. Mr. Barnes also presented a petition with signatures. Vincent Blore of 934 West Seventh, was also opposed to another tavern being estalished. Marilyn Perkins, resident of the corner of Seventh and "C", spoke in opposition to the tavern, because she has children that cross that intersection on the way to and from school. She stated that the tavern would be open during those hours and that concerns her greatly. Mary Huels of 907~ West Eighth Street opposed the tavern. Ken Bare of 929~ West Eighth stated he has lived in the area for eight years and the area is much noisier now than it was eight years ago and that he opposed the establishment of a tavern. He stated it would be a very dangerous situation as far as traffic was concerned. Mr. Bare asked what the status of the license issuance was so the individuals concerned could pursue their opposition further if necessary. He also requested that if the license was issued that a barricade be constructed around the parking lot to protect Mrs. Madsen, whose bedroom directly faces the proposed parking lot. He also requested that a sound protection be required. Debbie Blore of 934 West Seventh addressed the Council in opposition to the establishment of the tavern. She stated that she was concerned about the parking because of the angle of the driveway. She also stated that traffic, unless it parked across the street, would be in the alley and would block all of the residents' driveways. Robert Bronsink of 916 West 12th was concerned regarding the high density of children in the area. Julie Blore of 934 West Seventh concurred with the concerns of other residents of the area and was also concerned that a tavern would increase violence in the residential area. Margaret Wilcox concurred with her neighbors in opposition to the tavern. City Planner Carr explained that the zoning, which is CSD-C2, permits a tavern outright. Mayor Duncan explained that building permits and parking permits would still be required. A member of the audience inquired as to the State Liquor Board's limit on the number of liquor licenses issued within a specific area. He asked if the City of Port Angeles was already saturated in regard to liquor licenses. Manager Flodstrom stated that population restrictions apply to Class "Rn Licenses; however, he stated that the Washington State Liquor Control Board has recently denied tavern licenses in Port Angeles. Council- man Quast stated that he believed that time was of the essence because of deadlines involved in the notice of application by the Washington State Liquor Control Board. He then moved that staff be instructed to inform the Liquor Control Board and Mr. Hansell that objections as to the location had been raised before this body and that additional time was required to forward the transcript of the objections which were made tonight in Chambers. Councilman Schermer seconded. Councilman Gerberding stated that the applicant should be notified, too. Councilman Quast then amended his motion to include that copies of the transcript also be sent to the applicant. Councilman Schermer concurred. The motion carried, with Councilman Haguewood abstaining. 235 23G CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 6, 1984 Councilman Quast discussed with Mr. Bronsink the reason for the establish- ment of the regulations on newly developed commercial enterprises, explain- ing that it was because of situations similar to this where residents had requested conditions, such as off-street parking from the Council. He explained to Mr. Bronsink that Council had established these policies and that staff had acted correctly in Mr. Bronsink's case. He also added that Mr. Bronsink had acted correctly in bringing his problem to the Council's attention. 3. Public Hearing to Discuss City Hall Site Location - November 20, 1984 The Council reconfirmed that a second public hearing would be held for the purpose of discussing possible sites for a new City Hall on November 20, 1984. 4. Planning Commission Minutes of October 24, 1984 - Approved Councilman Gerberding moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of October 24, 19B4, as written. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. 5. Public Hearing Set to Declare Solid Waste Containers and D-4 Bulldozer Surplus Councilman Gerberding moved to concur with the recommendation of staff to set a public hearing for November 20, 1984, to surplus l~-yard Heil-type dumpsters, l-yard Heil-type metal dumpsters and the D-4 Caterpiller. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 6. City Manager Authorized to Sign Harbor Plan Grant Contract Councilman Quast moved to authorize the City Manager to sign a contract accepting a $24,750 grant from the Department of Ecology for the Harbor Plan. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried, with Councilmen Hordyk and Haguewood voting "No". 7. County Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan - Tabled Dave Kiete from Clallam County Public Works explained that the purpose of their presence was for the adoption phase of the Clal1am County Solid Waste Management Plan Update. He introduced Richard Dunlop of the consultants who developed the Plan. He requested that the Council adopt the plan, following Mr. Dunlop's presentation. Mr. Dunlop explained the procedure for adopting the Plan and that the Council would be required by law to develop their own plan, should they decide not to adopt this Plan. Mr. Dunlop then proceeded to review the Plan which recommends that the City provide a regional landfill facility, utilizing the existing site, if that site can fulfill the needs of the County. The Plan recommends upgrading and expanding the Port Angeles Landfill to serve the entire County until the year 2005, or if the Landfill does not have the capacity or there are environmental risks involved, that a new site be developed in the East County and that at that time, a waste energy project be considered. Mr. Dunlop stated that the Department of Ecology has developed more stringent environmental regulations and that the next cell dug at the Landfill may have to be lined as part of a leachate management plan. He stated that projects of this nature are grant- eligible. Councilman Quast noted concern over putting a burden on the shoulders of the citizens of Port Angeles by adopting the Plan before cost impacts were fully analyzed. He was also concerned with the possibility of illegal dumping within the County if County residents were charged for garbage. Councilman Quast also stated that the Council would be well advised to establish a citizen cost for upgrading and expanding our Landfill without the County included and with the County included; and to apply for the grants to establish clearly that the City has no ecological problems at our present Landfill. He stated that these should be the first duties before entering into a cooperative agreement with Clallam County. Councilman Gerberding discussed with staff the cost of a leachate study and the addition of a second cell. Solid Waste Superintendent Bob Jones stated that if it were contracted out, the cost would be $400,000. Mr. Dunlop explained to Councilman Gerberding that if the City completed the project themselves, grant funds might be restricted. I I I c.. \ 1!. OJ:' ~ NOTICE OF CALL FOR BID ,.... L....MI - -e.\~/" o~~ l' ANG~ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the sare of surplus equipment will be received by the City Clerk, City of Port Angeles, 140 West Front Street, P.O. Box 1 ISO, Port Angeles, until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 1984. The following equipment is offered for sale: . Vehicle# Minimum Bid Description 1. 1972 6500 Series Cab & Chassis with Heil Ma rk I II Packer................................................... Nont 2. 1973 6500 Series Cob & Chassis with Heil Mark III Packer.................................................. . No.. 3. 1978 Ford C8000 with Dempster Dumpster 25-yd. rear packer Option A: 1978 Ford C8000 with Dempster Dumpster 25 yd. packer as a complete unit... .... .......... ... ..... '22.000 Option B: Dempster Dumpster 25 yd. packer body only ~..... +. + _ ~ + ~.. + _ +. '11-.... '11-..... I. to.... ~.... t.... I." t.... 4....... t........ '10,000 Option C: 1978 Ford C8000 cab and chassis only..... '11 ,000 4. 1980 Ford C8000 with Heil 20 yd. packer Option A: 1980 Ford C8000 with Heil 20 yd. packer as a complete unit................................. '25,000 Option B: Heil 20 yd. packer body only.................. sl,OOO Option C: 1980 Ford C8000 cob and chassis only................................................... 115,000 5. 1984 Ford C8000 with leach 20 yd. rear packer. Option A: 1984 Ford C8000 with 20 yd. leach packer os a complete unit........................................... s50,000 Option 8: 20 yd. leach packer body only..............'23.000 Option C. 198.4 Ford C8000 cob and chassis only..... $25,000 6. 1981 Dodge Diplomat.propane powered................. . None 7. 1982 Dodge Diplomat-propane powered................ ..Neme 8. 1972 Chevrolet Station Wagon.............................. . None Mileage 90,775 76,042 49.522 25,209 6,272 91,038 76,236 70,216 Vehicles may be inspected at the City Service Garage locoted at 17th and "8" Streets. between 8:00 o.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. The garbage trucks may be inspected from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Vehicles and/or equipment to be sold "as is" to the highest acceptable bid- der. The City of Port Angeles will make no warranty about the operating con- dition of any of this equipment. TERMS: Terms ore negotiable for equipment soles valued in excess 9f 16,000. All other soles ore "cash". All bids ore to be in the for of a sealed letter to the City Clerk and must in. c1ude the nome, address and phone number of the bidder. the vehicle number, and/or the option being bid and the amount of the bid. The bids are to be addressed to the City Clerk, 140 West Front Street. P.O. Box 1150, Port Angeles. The outside of the envelope should be marked "Bid Opening - City of Port Angeles, Surplus Equipment, October 23. 1984, 2:30 p.m." The vehicle number and option being bid should also be marked on the outside of the envelope. The City Council reserves the right to accept ar reiect any or all bids. and to waive any portion of the terms herein. /0/1/1</ The Daily News 0 Published for the Olympic Peninsula in Po In business PenPly ads helping According to PenPly's employee newsletter - Peeler Press - the com- pany is starting to see sales results from its "hard-hitting" CedarPly national trade advertisment campaign being conducted in trade magazines. The ads feature homes with CedarPly, the exterior cedar plywood paneling the Rayonier division manufactures. "These ads now have been seen by major builders and designers across the country, It wrote Dick Lyor.s, sales manager. The company has shipped' over 5,000 displays to distributors from Alaska and Florida in an effort to bolster sales. Buyers have source Local business owners who seek a buyer for their businesses have a new Port Angeles source to tap. Donald Spaulding was recently made local director of a national network that links business sellers with buyers. Associates Assistance, a Cincinnati- based finn, is an advertising force that uses a computer base to match buyers to a national pool of potential purchasers. "We have access to a data bank listing buyers who have been looking for a par- ticular business for up to five years," said Spaulding, who covers Jefferson and Clallam counties. "We guarantee at least 200 potential buyers for a business," he said. Savings firm relocating Great Northwest Federal Savings will relocate its Port Townsend branch from an older building at 215 Taylor St. to its new office at 419 Kearney St. The building's construction is . on .. ~chedule, according to Raymond Soule, "Jpresident of the institution. The new of- fice should be opened on Oct. 22, he said. Tbe new building will include a drive- up window, a night depository, a ....... t. for a tavern license at The Inn, 108 So Lincoln St., Port Angeles. Wood imports set mar Canadian lumber imports in July counted for a record 34 percent domestic consumption, according new data supplied by the South Forest Products Association. This brings the year.to-date total percent, up from 30.6 percent for all 1983. The Census Bureau had previa reported significantly lower lum shipment figures, said Gue Keuhne, ecutive vice president of Northwest dependent Forest Products Associati clEven with increased south lumber production data, it is still vious that Canadians continue to s lumber into the United States at rec levels," he said. If Canadian timber costs the same Northwest timber, "we would maintained our market share over past decade and a dozen more :nill Western Washington would be I today," Kuehne said. Standing timber prices in British umbia run from $4 to $8 per thousa board feet while state timber Washington is bid at $60 to $100 per th sand, according to 1983 figures. Photographer accepted Jon Olson, a Port Angel photographer, was recently accepted . to the American Society of Magaz' Photographers, a professional ganization. Owner honored Dave Lamon, owner of Port Ange based Precision Truss Co., recently presented with an Associate of the Y award from the Wasbington State Ho Builders Association by local presid Bob Forshaw. The award acknowledges Lamon's iive artici tion in the group and I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 6, 1984 Following further discussion, Councilman Quast stated that the Council should take some time to study all the possibilities and to begin looking at possible new sites. councilman Hordyk moved that the Solid Waste Management Plan be tabled until the next meeting. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Duncan noted that it was now lO:OO PM and asked the Council's intent on whether to continue the meeting. Councilman Gerberding moved to adjourn. Councilman Quast seconded. Public Works Director Pittis requested that Item No. 12 on the agenda be considered. 12. Mayor Authorized to Execute Grant Request for Model Conservation Standards Investigation Program Following discussion and clarification from staff, Councilman Schermer moved to approve the proposal and authorize the Mayor to sign the proposal on behalf of the City of Port Angeles. Councilman Quast seconded. Upon recommendation from Councilman Gerberding, Councilman Quast added to the motion that the acceptance of the petition for this grant in no way at this time signified the Council's approval. councilman Schermer concurred, and the motion carried. Manager Flodstrom referred the Council to Agenda Item No. 9 and asked who would be participating in the presentation of the Veterans' Day wreath in Victoria. Mayor Duncan stated that she would attend and the Council concurred to inform the City Manager if another councilmember also wished to attend. XII ADJOURNMENT Councilman Hordyk moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 P.M. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. ... ..... .^ ~- t dJ~kA- '. ~~hA~ {J. ~~ . . ~.~.~k / '.. .,' 237