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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/16/1971 240 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH. NOVEMBER 16, 1971 _ The Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Officers present were Mayor Wolfe, Councilmen Basom, Haguewood, Hordyk, McRevey, Olson and Ross; Manager Puddy, Attorney Moffett and Deputy Clerk Hobbs. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman McRevey and unanimously carried to accept and place on file, as received, the Minutes of November 2, 1971. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and _ unanimously carried to authorize call for bids for a new power sweeper/rake for the Park and Recreation Department. A motion was made by Councilman,McRevey, seconded by Councilman Olson and unanimously carried to authorize call for bids for five new vehicles for the City. The vehicles to be one 4-door sedan for Police Department; one 4-door sedan for City Manager; one station wagon for Park & Recreation Department; one cab and chassis with service body for Street Department and one ~-ton cab and chassis for Light Garage Shop. ' A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Olson and unanimously carried to authorize purchase of the Elterich property on East 2nd Street near Civic Field for the Park and Recreation Department at the suggested price of $5,000. A motion was made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman McRevey and unanimously carried to approve for payment the Final Billing of CH2M for engi- < neering services in connection with Booster Pump in the amount of $223.95. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Basom and unanimously carried to approve for payment Claim Vouchers in the amount of $101,470.47 and Payroll Transfers in amount of $54,530.79. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to take from the table the annexation requests for a portion of Pennsylvania Park Addition and a portion of Croft's Addition. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to deny the request for annexation by Mr. & Mrs. S. Elmo Loghry for property in the Pennsylvania Park Addition because of it being too small a parcel of land. Two annexation policy proposals were read in full. A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman McRevey and unanimously carried to table these proposals to a work session for study and refer them to the Plan- ning Commission for their recommendation. A motion was made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to deny the request for annexation by by Russell Newell for property in the Croft's Addition because of it being too small a parcel of land. A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Olson and unanimously carried to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the subdivision plat by Mr. Johnie Key in NWt Sec.15 T30N R6W WM, called "Canyonedge." A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and unanimously carried to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the request of Enger Construction Co. for a variance to construct a garage and family room addition to the existing single family residence at 201 Forest Avenue. A motion was made by Councilman Basom and seconded by Councilman' Olson to concur with the Planning,Commission's recommendation. and deny request of Meyer Sign Company for a variance from the height limits in an RB Zone on the north- east corner of. Front and Race Streets. All councilmen voted "Aye',' except Councilman McRevey, who voted "No. It Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McRevey, seconded by Couneilman Olson and unanimously carried to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation I I Il I ~ 241 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH. NOVEMBER 16, 1971 (Continued) and approve the request of Mr, J. E. Thornburg, 521 South Race Street for a variance from the side yard setback requirements to permit constructi~n of a detached double carport two feet from the property line. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and unanimously carried to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and deny the request of Dr. A. R. Galgano for a variance to utiiize a 30-foot trailer as living quarters for a relative, I A motion was made by Councilman McRevey, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and unanimously carried to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the request of Mr. Gene Gase for a Conditional Use Permit for construc- tion of a duplex in the RS-7 Zone on the north side of 9th Street between "AtI and "B" Street. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and unanimously carried to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and d@ny the request of City Sign Company for a variance from height restric- tions in a CAD Zone at Front and Albert Streets. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and unanimously carried to accept and place on file the Planning Commission Minutes of November 11, 1971. A motion~~as made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried/approve the action of the Board of Appeals on the request of Mr. Pete Capos that he be allowed to reopen the building for occupancy located at 135 West Front Street. The Board of Appeals tabled action on this until a meet- ing on January 10, 1972 for further information. This building had been posted If Unsafe" by the Building Inspector in August, 1970. All councilmen voted t1Aye" except Councilwoman Ross, who voted tlNo." I A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and unanimously carried to accept and place on file the Minutes of the Board of Appeals Special Session of November 8, 1971. The following ordinance was read in full; ORDINANCE NO. 1746 AN ORDINANCE adopting the classification of non- charter code city for the City of Port Angeles. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to adopt the foregoing ordinance as read. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman McRevey and unanimously carried to authorize the signing of the agreement between Clallam County and the City of Port Angeles re rental of radio building on Ediz Hook. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried-to take from the table the police chief's recommendation to remove all parking on Cherry Street, ' After considerable discussion from the audience, a motion was made by Council- man Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Olson and unanimously,carried to leave Cherry Street as it is until such time as funds are available to widen the street. Council did ask the City Manager to instruct the Police Chief to try to put more units on Cherry Street at peak hours. I A notice of a special public hearing on December 1, 1971 at 7;30 in the Council Chambers was read. This hearing is for the purpose of fixing the final budget for the year 1972. A notice of a public hearing on November 23, 1971 at 9:30 a.m. at Aggie's Motel by the Public Utility Commission was read. This hearing is for the purpose of investigating the alleged improper operation of the gas system. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unani- mously carried to accept and place on file the Olympic Regional Planning Coun- cil Minutes of November 3, 1971 and the: Emanon Report for September, 1971. .J 242 '"""'lIl PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH, NOVEMBER 15, 1971 (Continued) A motion was made by Councilman Olson and seconded by Councilman Hordyk to approve the Liquor License transfer from Harold Butler Enterprises #236, Inc. to Haguewood's Restaurant, Inc., Sam Haguewood, William M. Hoff and Gerard A. Johnson. Councilman Haguewood abstained from voting. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Olson,. seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to approve the liquor license application of David Jenkins and Amy Gail Jenkins/Mt. Angeles Grocery Store. A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to examine the zoning and building codes to make sure that proper insulation of new buildings with electric heat is well covered. I A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Olson and unanimously carried to accept and place on file the October Financial Reports for Light, Equipment Rental, Water, Street, Sewer, Off-street Parking and Sanitation Departments; Utilities October Billing; The Fire, Police, Municipal Judge, Park & Recreation and Treasurer's Monthly Reports and the Out-of-town Personnel and Treasury Reports. A motion was made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried ~o authorize call for bids for sale of Lot 5 Block 34 Townsite and appoint a committee to establish a minimum price as accept- able to the Council. Councilwoman Ross, Councilman Olson and Councilman Haguewood were appointed to this committee. A motion was made by Councilmwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Olson and carried to authorize the Attorneys for the City to intervene in the hearing by the Public Utility Commission on November 23rd on behalf of the City of Port Angeles. The purpose of the hearing is the investigation of the alleged improper operation of the gas system. Councilman Haguewood abstained from voting. A motion was made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement of muni- I cipal corporations regarding allocation of costs of litigation among.tl1em-- - selves and the allocation of recovery of damages. This litigation is against Joseph L. Alioto, John J. O'Connell and George K. Faler. Other subjects of discussion were the Notice of Completion of Report on Ediz Hook for Beach Erosion Control and Related Purposes; Light Department Report on Commercial Account Energy Conversions; Public Hearing November 30, 7:30 p.m. on Analysis of Downtown Port Angeles; Association of Washington Cities' Work Shop suggestions for convention June 13,14,15 & 16; Labor Negotiations beginning November 17th; and award to John Warder on behalf of the City of Port Angeles in recognition of LID #191 rated as the best asphalt paving project in the State of Washington in the year 1970. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. '-7~LJ" i{ '!i-l-?J n ~/. Deputy Clerk CJ (~, LJ ~f'- Mayor I ......