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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/19/1974 4,~2 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH. NOVEMBER 19,'l974 The Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. Officers present were Mayor Basom, Councilmen Haguewood, Hordyk, Lukey, Olson, Ross and Wray, Manager Puddy, Attorney Taylor and Clerk Parrish. A motion was made by Councilman Wray, seconded by Councilman Olson and unanimously carried to accept and place on file, as received, the minutes of the November 5, 1974 meeting. I A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Wray and unanimously carried to approve progress payment No. 1 in the. gmount tof $13.;;041:.00, acbnt:Dngent1 uponcreteipt' of a bond in the' ~m()untofthe.atotal contFac1=;,r,toPel}insula IT'Landsca,pingc'Co., Sequi~,'4f.orCw()r-k done a:nd~.mat.erial furni'shed fhYDsaid.:,cOl)tnactor on the ('Linco lh r-Park cUfidergrouhd ,.sPl'inkling SystemlContr<;J.ct.1ll The. project is 60% complete and has been inspected by the system designer, N.W. Sprinkler Designers & Associates. Total Contract - $211,150.00 A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Olson and unanimously carried to approve payment of Claim Vouchers in the amount of $335,498.53, L.I.D. 's in the amount of $29,900.00, and Payroll transfers in the amount of $83,387.77. Agenda Item No. 5 - Presentation of Certificates of Award to Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Doerr - Park and Beautification Board - was referred to a later portion of the meeting as the recipients were not in attendance at this time. I A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously carried to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve Lance L. Rogers request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow him to operate a welding shop in the CSD-Cl zone incidental to a specialty shop featuring fire place accessories and wrought iron items. The location is the former "Busy Bee Market" at 402 and 408 East 8th Street. The permit to be effective for one year and to be limited to the fabrication of orna- mental railings, small wrought iron products and such work as is incidental to the products handled by the fire place accessories shop, and no automotive, heavy industrial, or commercial work is to be performed. A motion was made by Councilman Wray, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and unanimously carried to accept and place on file the minutes of the Port Angeles Planning Commission meeting of November 13, 1974. In compliance with the Port Angeles Planning Commission's request for a joint study session with the City Council in the near future, a meeting date will be scheduled at the November 20, 1974 work session. A letter from Mr. W. Gormley, owner of the Bayview Apartments, requesting the 300 Block of West First Street be posted for 2 hour parking from 7 A.M. to 6 P.M., and Chief Kochanek's analysis of the parking zone problem and his recommendation were read in full. Mr. Gormley was in attendance and explained parking conditions in this area and stated adjoining businesses are in agree- ment with his request. A motion was made by Councilman Olson and seconded by Councilman Haguewood to approve two hour parking from 7 A.M. to 6 P.M. on the south side of West First Street between Cherry and Valley Sts. Council- man Hordyk voted "NO." All other Council members voted "AYE." Motion carried. I At the request of Committee Chairwoman, Councilwoman Ross, Agenda Item No. 9 - Sale of City property to Pinnells (referred to Committee to establish value) - was passed over; with the Committee meeting with Manager Puddy briefly after the Council meeting to relay their decision of a fair market value for the property in question; and Mr. Puddy negotiating with the Pinnells for the sale of said .p~operty. Agenda Item No. 10 - Letter from Sandwicks requesting the repeal of the City Ordinance prohibiting parking cars on the parking strip (tabled) - was passed over. Manager Puddy stated a study report was not ready for Council considera- tion. A letter from John J. Terpstra, Jr., Lt. Colonel, Corps of Engineers, Dept. of the Army, advised the City that funds have been made available for beach erosion control on Ediz Hook at Port Angeles, Wa., but before detail planning can proceed the execution of the Resolution to Assume Obligations of Local Cooperation, assurances of compliance with Title VI of the 1954 Civil Rights Act and Section 221 of Flood Control Act of 1970 is required. A motion was made by Councilman Wray, seconded by Councilman Lukey and un- animously carried to approve compliance with the stated termS. 454 ~ PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH. NOVEMBER 19, 1974 CONTINUED Correspondence from Helen A. Montagne, R.N., and Police Chief Kochanek regarding the "Drug" situation in the City of Port Angeles and suggesting possible solutions to alleviate this problem was read and noted for the record. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to sign the Proclamation declaring the week of November 24 - December 1, 1974 as "NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK." A motion was made by Councilman Lukey, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and I unanimously carried to refer to a work session Agenda Items 13 and 14 - Appointment to the Park and Beautification Board and Vacancy on the Plann- ing Commission (Mr. HUlse). A motion was made by Councilwoman ROSS, seconded by Councilman Olson and unanimously carried to extend the Public Utility District No. l's Water Contract for two years from January 1, 1975 thru December 3l, 1975 at a rate of $200.00 per month for the first 100,000 cubic feet per month or less, and allover 100,000 cubic feet per month at 89 per 100 cubic feet. All other conditions of the January l, 1971 Contract to remain in effect. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Olson and unanimously carried to accept and place on file the minutes of the Park and Beautification Board meeting of November 7, 1974 and the Civil Service Commission meeting of November 8, 1974 and the Clallam County Humane Society October report. A motion was made by Councilman Wray, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and unanimously carried to accept and place on file the October Work Reports for Light and Water, Municipal Judge, Fire, Police, Park and Recreation and the Utilities Billing Report; the Treasurer's September Report; and the Out-af-town Report - Fire Department. As Mrs. V. Earlene Harrison was present at this time, Mayor Basom presented I her with a Certificate of Award in recognition of her 5~ years of meritorious service on the Park and Beautification Board and the Mayor extended the City's appreciation to Mrs. Harrison for her years of service. Presentation of a Certificate of Award to Mrs. Doerr was referred to the December 3, 1974 Council meeting. Other subjects af discussion were; Councilwoman Ross requested a progress report on the annexation of the Plaza. Manager Puddy stated Attorney Taylor is in the process of compiling the procedures and requirements necessary to annex the property; when completed, the City will proceed J with the annexation process. Manager Puddy reported on the following items. The Bonneville Power Administration has scheduled a meeting on Monday, November 25, 1974, at the Olympic Hotel in Seattle re Phase 2 of the Hydro- Thermal Power Program. Registration is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and discussions start at 10:00 a.m. Manager Puddy and T. Honnold plan to attend; the Council and City Attorney are also invited. The City is submitting its proposal for an electric rate increase of 25% across the board to B.P.A. and expect to get B.P.A. 's approval or disapproval shortly; Ordinances to effect the electric rate increase and also to reduce sewer rates 25% back to the December 31, 1973 rates in effect due to receipt of federal grant income should be ready for Council consideration at either the first or second meeting in December. Rates to be effective with the first billing cycle after 1/1/75. There is a budget work session scheduled I for Wednesday, November 20, 1974 at 7;30 P.M. It is required that a Public Hearing is held no later than December 2, 1974; the hearing can be continued no later than December 7, 1974 and the 1975 Budget must be adopted prior to December 31, 1974. Verification with Eddie Allen re a Certificate of Appreciation for Bob Mc Cartney has not been accomplished as yet. A joint meeting with the Port has not been established as of this date. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. ~(j(~ City Clerk /~~ Mayor ....