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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/18/1997 3596 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington November 18, 1997 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Ostrowski called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Ostrowski, Councilmembers Braun, Campbell, Doyle, Hulett, McKeown, and Wiggins. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B. Becket, S. Brodhun, K. 'Godbey, J. Pittis, B. Titus, L. Kheriaty, and B. Peterson. Public Present: J. Pedersen, E. Patai, T. & M Roth, P. Davis, E. Tschimperle, N. White, L. Williams, and J. Llobet. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the 1997 Olympic Junior Babe Ruth 13 ALLEGIANCE: Year Old All-Stars. APPROVAL OF Councilman Braun moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of MINUTES: November 4, 1997. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CEREMONIAL Mayor Ostrowski introduced Dave Johnson, representing the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth MATYERS/ 13 Year Old All-Stars, who summarized the feats of the team's 1997 season and the PROCLAMATIONS: ultimate participation in the Babe Ruth World Series. Mr. Johnson concluded his remarks by stating the team could not have been so successful had it not been for the support from Recognition of Olympic the community, the City, and the staffof the Parks & Recreation Department. Junior Babe Ruth 13 Year Old All-Stars Mayor Ostrowski then read a proclamation honoring the team members, during which time he introduced the players and coaches. Various players shared team trophies and plaques and explained the nature of the awards. Members of the Council took the opportunity to congratulate the team and noted that the entire community could be proud of the All Stars' achievements. Public Works Director inquired of Mayor Ostrowski as to the placement of signs at the City limits drawing attention to the suCCesses of the All -Stars. The Mayor supported the placement of the signs. Break Mayor Ostrowski recessed the meeting for a break at 7:25 p.m. to host a reception in honor of the All-Stars. The meeting reconvened at 7:52 p.m. FINANCE: None. 3597 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 1997 CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Doyle moved to accept the Consent Agenda, as follows: (1) Payroll - November 2, 1997 - $357,398.07; (2) Check list - November 14, 1997 - $1,232,827.07; (2a) Library, Project No. ~4-19, Progress Payment #7; (2b) Ediz Hook sewer line, Project No. 92-11, Payment #1; (2e) WWTP outfall diffuser, Project No. 95-09, Payment #3; and (2d) Downtown Sidewalk/Watermain Reconstruction Project No. 94-22, Payment #2. The motion was seconded by Councilman Campbell. Discussion followed pertinent to the roof of the new Library building. In addition, Councilman Wiggins inquired as to the status of the bird study for the landfill. Director Pittis responded that the study should be completed by January or February, after which time the City must prepare a wildlife management plan. Subsequent to the preparation of that plan, the City must implement a mitigation plan. After further brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE Councilmember McKeown asked for a Council discussion pertinent to the one-way streets AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ downtown. This was added to the Agenda as the first item of business under Other STAFF TO BE Considerations. CONSIDERED OR PLACED ON THIS Josephine Pedersen, representing the Clallam County Storytellers, extended an invitation AGENDA OR A to the Council to attend a November 22 "Telebration", a storytelling event. The event is FUTURE AGENDA: scheduled to be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Joyce School Library, 2:00 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Angeles, and 6:00 p.m. at the Sequim Masonic Temple. Councilmember McKeown asked that a discussion item be added to the Agenda on the matter of trail amenities. This was added as Agenda Item 4 under Other Considerations. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. LEGISLATION: I. Ordinances Not Requiring Public Hearings Revising Terms for Citizen A. Revising Terms for Citizen Members of Utility Advisory Committee Members of Utility Advisory Committee- Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information submitted by the City Clerk and read the Ordinance No. 2975 Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2975 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles revising the terms for the citizen members of the Utility Advisory Committee and amending Ordinance No. 2489 and Chapter 2.68 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McKeown. Councilman Braun noted that the Utility Advisory Committee did not want to lose any of its continuity due to the complex issues currently being addressed by the committee. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. - 2. Resolutions Not Requiring Public Hearings: None 3. Planning Commission Minutes/Action Items: None 3598 CITY COUNCILMEETING November 18, 1997 LEGISLATION: 4. Other Considerations (Cont'd) 1. One-Way Streets Downtown One-Way Streets Downtown Councilmember McKeown reported that the Downtown Forward Executive Committee had discussed some of the problems being experienced by virtue of the one-way streets in the downtown area. An ad hoc committee had been appointed to address the issue, and Councilmember McKeown introduced Terry Roth, President of the Port Angeles Downtown Association, who had served on the ad hoc committee. Terry Roth advised the Council that there was considerable concern on the part of businesses in the area on how this one-way street plan had been working. Input was received from the Chamber of Conuneree, the Port Angeles Business Association, the Port Angeles Downtown Association, and the Landing Tenants Association. The one-way streets have had a detrimental affect on the businesses in the area, and the concern centers around the traffic flow impacts from the ferry terminal. The off-loading to the one-way street has caused a great deal of confusion as well as inconvenience to the ferry passengers. The ad hoc committee, with the support of the other concerned organizations, requested that the City return to the two-way streets. It was suggested that the issue could be again considered upon completion of the construction. Councilmember McKeown spoke in support of the change, encouraging the Council to revisit the matter once the construction is complete and the Gateway is in place. She had contacted Public Works Director Pittis, who supported the return to the two-way streets. After further discussion, Councilman Wiggins moved to return the streets to two-way as soon as construction allows, with the caveat that the City will revisit the issue once the construction is complete and the Gateway is in place. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion. In the discussion that followed, Councilman Braun spoke in support of the motion. By virtue of working at the ferry terminal, he has been in the position to observe the confusion and inconvenience caused by the ferry off-loading. Councilman Campbell was fascinated that the direction of traffic could have a direct impact on business. He inquired as to whether the Downtown Association could quantify that fact. Pat Davis, owner of Downriggers, advised the Council that his guests have informed him that their buying patterns have changed because of the one-way streets. He noted that October reflected the worst amount of business in the past several years. Mr. Roth advised the Council that he had discussed the matter with Wayne Barrett, Black Ball Ferry, who felt there were advantages as well as disadvantages to the one-way streets. Mr. Barrett had indicated his willingness to do whatever necessary to support the community. Further, Mr. Roth felt the Gateway project would allow the group to again discuss the matter and perhaps time it better in the future. Director Pittis indicated that the possibility of one-way streets had been brought to the table out of the Downtown Forward project. This endeavor has been a partnership and if the one-way streets are not timely, then it would be advisable to move forward by returning the streets to two way. Lengthy discussion followed, after which a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Elwha Heights 2. Petition for Additional Connections - Elwha Heights Water Association Water Association Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information submitted by the Public Works Department. Councilman Hulett moved to retain the request as active, but to not take action pending answers to the long-term water supply issues involving this portion of the water system. The motion was seconded by Councilman Doyle. Councilman Braun stated that the Utility Advisory Committee was in support of deferring the matter, pending further information. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 3 3599 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 1997 LEGISLATION: 3. Human Services Funding Requests for 1998 (Cont'd) Councilmember McKeown referenced the information she had distributed on the matter of Human Services the City's Human Services funding for 1998. She asked the Council for direction as she Funding Requests for proceeds in addressing the various requests for funding. Manager Pomeranz advised the 1998 Council that $100,000 had been included in the '98 Budget, which was consistent with the decrease of 2% m expenses. Councilmember McKeown noted the City had provided several m-kind services to different agencies, and she felt this should be taken into consideration when determining the level of funding. Manager Pomeranz agreed, as there should be a dollar value assigned to the in-kind services. By consensus, the Council agreed to maintain the level of funding at $100,000, but to document the in-kind services provided to the different agencies. Trail Amenities 4. Trail Amenities Councilmember McKeown advised the Council she had been contacted by different parties who asked about the possibility of clustering benches on the Waterfront Trail, as opposed to mattering them in different locations. Parks & Recreation Director Brodhun indicated there had been a great deal of activity in terms of the placement of trees and benches on the Trail. The trees and benches have been memorial gffis, and it has been customary to let the donors select the place for the trees/benches. He noted there has been an effort towards flexibility. Director Brodhun encouraged Councilmember McKeown to direct such inquiries to him, and he will make every effort to meet the needs of the individuals. Mayor Ostrowski reminded the Council of the special meeting to be held on Friday, November 21, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. for the first Budget presentation. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. B-~c-ky J. Upq city~lerk- l- ' ~/]6sper Ostrowski ~ ( 4