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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/20/1984 I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington November 20, 1984 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. II ROLL CALL 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, J. Marsh, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, K. Ridout, L. Danks, J. Abram, D. Heassler, P. Rose, R. Dill. Public Present: L. Sunny, P. Hart, C. Woods, H. Hampton, E. Candell, F. Weld, J. Fairchild, R. & M. Reidel, G. Austin, M. Bower, J. Jackson, T. Shindler, G. Cortez. I II MINUTES Councilman Gerberding moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the November 6, 1984, meeting, and the November 7, 1984, joint meeting with the Planning Commission. Councilman Schermer seconded. Mayor Duncan noted on Register Page 235, Item 2A, that Mrs. Blore's first name was "Betty", not "Debbie". The motion to accept the minutes as amended carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the items listed under the Con- sent Agenda, including: (l) Request permission to call for bids on one Life Pack Defibrilator; (2) Special Occasion license application by Olympic Kiwanis for fundraiser for Vocal unlimited at the Elks Ballroom on November 30, 1984; and (3) Vouchers of $429,859.08 and Payroll of $199,229.66. Councilman Schermer seconded. Following discussion of matching funds from the Department of Social and Health Services for the defibrilatorjECG monitor, items paid by Public Works to Gardner Engineers and Transport Equipment, and cartoon booklets purchased by City Light for educational programs, on call for the question, the motion carried. V FINANCE 1. Payment of $9,334.44 Authorized to Riddell, Williams for Legal Representation on WPPSS Litigation Councilman Schermer moved to approve payment of the November 1, 1984, Riddell, Williams bill in the amount of $9,334.44. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. 2. Acceptance of Work and Final Payment Authorization for Race Street Reconstruction councilman Whidden moved to approve and accept the work performed and authorize final payment to Lakeside Industries, Inc., in the amount of $11l/302. Councilman Quast seconded. councilman Whidden noted that during a heavy rainfall recently, he noticed water running toward the center of the street between Fifth and Sixth Street on Race. Councilman Gerberding asked about change orders on the project, specifically the one for wheel- chair ramps added to the project. Following further discussion and an explanation of the re-striping, discussion of the possibility of relocating the bus stop, and a citizen's concern as to whether the new channelization would end near the cross-walk creating a hazard to pedestrians, on call for the question the motion carried. 243 244 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 20, 1984 I I VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Pete Hart, a citizen of Port Angeles, informed the Council that the galvanized fence at Civic Field was rusty. Staff agreed to inspect the fence. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. VII LEGISLATION 1. Public Hearings A. Solid Waste Dumpsters and D-4 Bulldozer Declared Surplus Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing and asked for comments from the audience. There were none. She closed the public hearing and reviewed the recommendation of staff. Councilman Schermer moved to declare these items surplus and authorize staff to dispose of them either by sealed bid or negotiation with other government agencies. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilman Hordyk felt that the new garbage pick-up system was wrong and was opposed to the sale of these items. Following further discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilmen Hordyk and Haguewood voting "No". B. Discussion of Possible Sites of a Consolidated City Hall Facility Mayor Duncan announced the second public hearing on pOSSible sites for a new City Hall facility, following the public hearing held November 6th. She opened the public hearing and asked for comments from the audience. Haidee Hampton, a Port Angeles resident, stated the following reasons sup- porting a Downtown City Hall location: The Downtown area is centrally located; a new City Hall would add to the beautification of the Downtown area; and that removing City Hall from the Downtown area would result in higher transportation expenses for individuals coming Downtown. She stated a handicapped individual had indicated the Downtown location offered greater accesSibility. Roger Reidel, 319 West 15th, urged the Council to take into consideration the financial obligation in selecting a site, and if costs were equivalent, he would prefer the Downtown area. Pete Hart, 505 East Ninth, felt the present City Hall should be used 24 hours a day with employees working shifts to avoid the necessity for a new facility. Councilman Hordyk explained the City must comply with Federal revenue sharing requirements to make facilities accessible to the handicapped. George Cortez, 1410 West Seventh Street, a businessman in the Downtown area, strongly supported locating a City Hall west of the Salty Dawg Tavern on the corner of Front and Oak. Charles LaBerre, 537~ West Eighth Street, also advocated a Downtown location and presented drawings showing various configurations for a City Hall complex. Jean Fairchild, Downtown business owner, also supported a Downtown location. Manager F10dstrom presented a suggestion he had received from Mr. R. W. Frick, 404 East Second Street, recommending the site immediately behind the new Post Office Building on Second and Vine Street. Mayor Duncan then reviewed a list of possible sites for the Council's consideration, as follows: Second and Vine; 17th and "B" Street; Eighth and "C" (the old Lincoln School site); north side of Front Street over parking lot just east of the Salty Dawg; Front and Cherry Street - present location of the City Light Building and City parking lot; Front and Oak Streets - present location of Police Station and City parking lot; Second and Valley Streets - present site of the Light Department storage and corporation yard; Fourth and Peabody Streets - adjacent to the existing Vern Burton Memorial Community Center; Tenth and "N" Streets. Mayor Duncan then asked for further comments from the audience. There were none. She therefore closed the public hearing. She suggested that the Council narrow the possible sites to two or three locations and request staff to come back with additional specific information for the sites selected. Following discussion with staff, Councilman Schermer requested that the Tenth and "N" site be removed from prospective sites, and 17th and "B". Councilman Hordyk reminded the Council of the turn-key housing pro- grams and the need for proximity to these programs. Councilman Quast favored removing the Second and Valley site from the list. The Council discussed with staff their ability to provide a preliminary cost analysis for this many prospective sites. Following further discussion, Councilman Quast moved that staff consider three sites Downtown: A combined site of Front and Cherry and Front and Oak Streets (that site to be studied with l I I I I I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 20, 1984 the need for pilings in mind); The north side of Front Street, east of the Salty Dawg Tavern; and the present City Hall site. Councilman Quast indicated that traffic patterns and provisions for accessibility by cus- tomers in paying their bills at a drive-through or drive-in window be considered; and the other site to be considered be the Fourth and Peabody site adjacent to the existing Vern Burton Memorial Community Center. Councilman Whidden seconded. Councilman Hordyk favored leaving out the Fourth and Peabody site and considering only Downtown sites. Councilman Gerberding favored leaving it in for the sake of studying the possibility of an adjacent library or other City buildings. Councilman Schermer agreed with Councilman Gerberding, stating that this would be a decision that would affect the City of Port Angeles for at least fifty years. On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. The Council and Manager Flodstrom concurred that staff would present information on these three sites at the December 18th Council meeting. C. Review and Approval of Final Assessment Roll - Bluewater View LID - Ordinance Adopted Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing and asked for comments from the audience. There were none. She therefore closed the public hearing and reviewed the reasons for the recommendations to accept this method of assessment. She then read the ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2319 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, approving and confirming the assessments and the assessment roll in Local Improvement District No. 206 for the construction of certain improvements within the city and levying and assessing the amounts thereof against certain property as shown on said assessment roll. Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Council- man Whidden seconded, and the motion carried. 2. Planning Commission Minutes of November 14, 1984 A. Temporary Use Permit Granted - Loyal Order of Moose The Loyal Order of Moose has requested permission to use the property located on the northwest corner of Ninth and Pine Streets (RS-7 District) as a parking lot for a period of eight months. Councilman Hordyk moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to grant the Temporary Use Permit subject to the following conditions: (1) Such temporary permit and temporary use not be construed to confer any non-residential use rights beyond the temporary parking of vehicles for the Moose Lodge only, and only for the period specified; (2) Use of the subject property for parking shall cease at the end of the eight-month period or when the new parking lots are completed, whichever occurs first; (3) No extension of the Temporary Use Permit be granted; (4) After the time period in Condition 2 expires, measures be taken by the applicants to prohibit use of the two lots for parking; (5) That during the eight-month period, the applicants shall pursue a permanent legal solution to the use of the two lots for parking. Councilman Whidden seconded for the sake of discussion. Councilman Gerberding questioned representatives of the Moose on why this was coming back before the Council. The applicants explained that the elderly residents living in one of the houses on the lots proposed as the parking lot in the Conditional Use Permit, refused to vacate the house and the Moose members did not want to evict these elderly residents. On call for the question, the motion to grant the Temporary Use Permit carried. B. Parking variance Granted - Kristina and Glenn Larson Kristina and Glenn Larson have requested a reduction of the required ten parking spaces to six parking spaces for an establishment involving the sale and consumption of food located at 819 South Lincoln Street. Following clarification from staff on the exact location of the proposed establishment, for the sake of discussion, Councilman Hordyk moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation to grant the variance, subject to the following conditions: (1) That a detailed off-street parking plan, with appropriately designed curb cuts, be submitted to the Public Works Department at the time of application for a building permit; 245 246 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 20, 1984 (2) That the off-street parking spaces be installed in accordance with Off- Street Parking Ordinance 1588, as amended, prior to occupancy of the structure; (3) The variance be reviewed in one year to assess the usage of the parking lot and the impact on neighboring streets, and that if there is a problem, the applicants shall provide additional parking; (4) The variance shall be for a coffee shop containing no more than ten seats, or the maximum allowed by the Building Code, whichever is smaller; and citing the following findings of fact: (A) The present configuration and develop- ment on the site preclude development of the required ten parking spaces; (B) The small size of the structure and with the attached conditions, the I small scale of the proposed coffee shop do not necessitate the required minimum of ten off-street parking spaces. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilman Hordyk opposed the requirement for curb cuts. The Council and staff discussed the reasons for this requirement at length, as well as the requirement for curb installation. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilmen Gerberding, Quast, Whidden and Schermer voting "Aye"; Councilman Haguewood voting "No"; and Councilman Hordyk abstaining, stating that he felt this whole requirement was wrong and should be rewritten. C. Planning Commission Minutes of November 14, 1984, Accepted Councilman Whidden then moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of November l4, 1984 as written. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 3. Ordinance Amending Solid Waste Bond Ordinance Adopted Mayor Duncan read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2320 AN ORDINANCE of City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 2313 relating to the issuance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington Solid Waste Utility Revenue Bonds, 1984, $565,000. I Councilman Quast moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried, with Councilmen Hordyk and Haguewood voting "No". 4. Report on Model Conservation Standards (MCS) Workshop by Councilmen Schermer and Hordyk Councilmen Hordyk and schermer and Light Director Ron Saville reported on a recent workshop on Model Conservation Standards, recently attended by them in Spokane. At the workshop it was learned that if Model Conservation Standards for new construction are not adopted and enforced by the City by January 1, 1986, a surcharge from 10% to 50% of the City's total cost for electricity purchased from BPA might be imposed. Members who attended the workshop generally felt there was a need to attain results from studies now underway on model homes, to ascertain if this type of construction will work in various locations, before adopting the Model Conservation Stan- dards. It was also felt that there was a need for a two-year moratorium to analyze the imposition of a surcharge by BPA, Light Director Saville stated that lObbying was taking place to make this a State-wide and uniform code. Councilman Schermer stated that the difference between the present Building Code and Model Conservation Standards is that it includes a plastic envelope that completely seals the house and then requires an air-to-air heat exchanger. Councilman Schermer reported that members who attended the workshop were concerned that these plastic envelopes and air-to-air heat exchangers might not be properly installed, which would create collection of moisture within houses, particularly in climates such as Forks, with 130 inches of rain per year. Councilman Schermer also noted concern that a penalty of 10% to 50% would be charged on the total cost of electricity purchased from BPA with the only benefit being derived from new construc- tion. Light Director Saville reported that the Public Power Commission has proposed a two-year moratorium on implementing any kind of surcharge what- soever, whether or not Model Conservation Standards are imposed, if we at least forego that surcharge for two years while the study of the model homes is in effect. He also informed those present that County representa- tives had written a letter to the City requesting a meeting on Model Con- servation Standards. Councilman Hordyk noted the need for the Northwest Public Power Association to serve as a uniting organization for power I - I I I 247 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 20, 1984 councils of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California. Councilman Gerberding noted concern that filters are needed for heat exchangers and that these filters need to be changed about every six months and are quite expensive. He was concerned that this would create an increased hazard for poor and elderly individuals, not by their choice. He also noted concern that individuals who plan on using very little electricity would still be required to meet these requirements for constructing a new home. Council- man Schermer stated that many members in attendance at the workshop felt this was an un-American way by trying to force this type of construction on citizens. He stated that there was a general feeling that people who voluntarily complied with Model Conservation Standards should be rewarded monetarily. Councilman Quast then moved that Mayor Duncan be authorized to write a letter in behalf of the Council to the Public Power Council, the Pacific Northwest Power Association, the Association of Cities, the Associa- tion of Counties, as well as our legislators, and ask for a deferment of the Bonneville Power Association I s surcharge for at least a two-year period; to point out that at the present power glut, a longer experimental period for model home construction and analysis is warranted and should be done; and that a power surcharge by BPA in the light of cheap power offerings from British Columbia might be the only resource for the City to obtain its power. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 5. Report from Medic I Advisory Board Mayor Duncan reviewed staff's recommendation. Councilman Quast moved that the Council reiterate its policy regarding Medic I and accept the recommenda- tion by City Staff that the City council encourage both Fire Districts 2 and 4 to work with the City, the County and the Hospital to develop a com- prehensive district-wide ALS program. In the interim, the City should not expand its Medic I program to serve areas outside the City of Port Angeles, except for service to the USCG Air Station on Ediz Hook and to the school facilities of Port Angeles School District 121. Councilman Schermer seconded. Mark Bowes, a resident of Fire District No. 2 addressed the Council. He stated that a poll of citizens of Fire District 2 was underway to ascertain whether the citizens of that Fire District did wish to work with the City towards a joint Medic I program. He requested that the Citizens' Advisory Committee. of which he was a member, be authorized to work with the City to develop a proposal to present to the citizens of Fire District 2 for their approval or disapproval. Mayor Duncan informed Mr. Bowes that the motion included that recommendation. Mr. Bowes stated that Fire District 2 was interested in a mutual aid contract with Port Angeles Fire Department. Tom Shindler, Chief of the Black Diamond Station of Fire District 2. the District's EMS Council representative and a member of the Citizens' Advisory Board, addressed the Council. He stated that District 2 is asking what it would cost for the City to build its program up to some- thing that is big enough to contract with Fire District 2. Mr. Shindler felt that it would be in the City's best interest to have a larger program. He stated that if the survey comes back positive, the election for an EMS levy could be this spring. He stated that he doubted that a Hospital District idea could be put together as early as next spring where an expanded City program that included District 2 could occur. He inquired as to whether or not it would be a possibility for the City to expand its service and offer a service contract to Fire District 2 in the interim, while working toward forming a Hospital District. Councilman Haguewood reiterated his position that the Medic I program should be done on a basic taxing district and that Olympic Hospital District is a taxing district and should administer Medic I. Following further discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 6. Discussion of Draft Community Memorial Policy Following discussion at length, Councilman Whidden moved that a committee be formed to decide on and administer a final Community Memorial PoliCY. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Following further discussion at length, the motion carried. Councilmen Whidden, schermer and Gerberding will serve on that committee. This committee will report to the Council at the December 4, 1984, meeting on a formal memorial policy. 7. Discussion of Procedure for Replacing Mayor Duncan Mayor Duncan read her letter of resignation, to be effective December 3l, 1984. Mayor Duncan chose to write her letter of resignation at this time in order to allow the Council time to open the office for applications so that prospective new councilmembers might attend the budget hearings. The Council discussed possible procedures for replacement of Mayor Duncan at 2-Lt'8 " CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 20, 1984 great length. Councilman Quast moved to accept recommendation number 2, which read: "A second method of selection would call for the council's solicitation of letters of interest from members of the community who would like to be considered for appointment to the unexpired term of Mayor Duncan. This process would inVOlve a news media solicitation of letters of interest which would be screened and reviewed by members of the Port Angeles City Council. Finalists would then be voted on by the Council. The first finalist receiving the majority vote of those Councilmembers voting would be appointed to the unexpired term." Councilman Whidden seconded for the sake of discussion. Following discussion at length, Councilman Quast amended the motion that by December I, 1984, all letters of interest be submitted to the City Council for review and that individual Council members may then nominate from the I letters received from candidates. Following further discussion, Councilman Quast added to the motion that finalists would be voted on by secret ballot and that selection of finalists would be arrived at by interview. Councilman Schermer then moved to amend the motion to read in place of "finalists", "Members of the Council would then make nominations from the applicants who had applied who would then be voted on by members of the Council." Councilman Whidden seconded the amendment, which carried, with Councilmen Haguewood and Hordyk voting "No". On call for the question, the original motion as amended carried, with Councilmen Haguewood and Hordyk voting "No". 8. Consideration of Issuance of Sidewalk Obstruction Permit for 118 East First Street Councilman Gerberding moved to concur with the recommendation of staff to grant the sidewalk obstruction permit subject to the following conditions: (1) The tables are to be no greater than l8 inches in diameter; (2) No'more than two chairs per table be placed: (3) A 10-foot clear, unobstructed path be maintained between the curb and the tables; (4) The basket be constructed as shown on the drawing; and citing the following findings of fact: (A) Request complies with the standards of the ordinance; (B) Permit is neces- sary for enjoyment of business; (C) Request is consistent with pedestrian nature of the downtown area. Councilman Quast seconded. Councilman Whidden noted concern over the doors swinging out. He recommended that Condition No. 5 be added, that the doors be changed to swing inward, if I this was not prohibited by the Uniform Building Code. The Council dis- cussed that matter with staff further at length. Councilman Hordyk noted concern over possibile liability. Manager Flodstrom informed him that there is a hold-harmless agreement involved. On call for the question, the motion failed, with Councilman Whidden voting "Aye", Councilman Haguewood abstaining, and Councilmen Quast, Gerberding, Schermer and Hordyk voting "No" . Councilman Hordyk then moved to grant the sidewalk obstruction permit as recommended by staff. Councilman Quast seconded for the sake of discussion. Following discussion, this motion carried, with Councilman Whidden voting "No" and Councilman Haguewood abstaining. Mayor Duncan noted that it was 10:00 and asked if the Council wished to proceed with the remaining agenda items. The meeting proceeded. 9. Request for Utility Advisory Committee Meeting on December 11, 1984, to Discuss C1allam County Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan, Landfill Recycling Contract, Implementation of Mechanized Collection, Update Water Comprehensive Plan. The meeting was set for December 11, 1984, at 5:00 P.M. 10. Consultant Contract for Eighth and Peabody Signal Plan Approved Chet Woods of the consulting firm of URS, addressed the Council regarding the proposal, stating that the City had requested a corridor study for the coordination of signalization north and south on Lincoln and east and west on Eighth Street. Following further discussion and clarification on what signalizations could be coordinated. Councilman Gerberding moved to concur with the recommendation of staff and approve the consultant agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the ageement with URS Engineers for design of the signal at the Eighth and Peabody intersection. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. I 11. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission Minutes of November 1, 1984 Councilman Whidden moved to accept the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission minutes of November 1, 1984, and place on file as written. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilman Whidden requested that the City thank De1Hur Construction Co. for donation of the screening I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 20, 1984 equipment for the screening of the soil at Shane Park. The motion to accept the minutes carried. Councilman Gerberding moved to adjourn the meeting. This motion died for lack of a second. VIII LATE ITEMS Manager F10dstrom and Councilman Schermer reported on a meeting that they had attended regarding the upcoming meeting with the Department of Trans- portation on decisions regarding the ferry system. Mayor Duncan noted that the meeting was scheduled for December 10th in Port Townsend. Manager F10dstrom indicated that he had requested copies of the revised draft environmental impact statement from the Department of Transportation. Councilman Quast suggested that the Mayors of Sequim, Port Townsend and Port Angeles request a meeting with the Governor. IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Hordyk discussed the interest rates of the loan for the water- front project with staff. Councilman Whidden discussed requests for variances in setbacks with staff, as well as real estate matters. Councilman Whidden congratulated Chief Glenn on a letter received by him from the National Emergency Committee on the recent seminar on fire sprinkler systems. Councilman Haguewood informed Park and Recreation Director Marsh that the drainage system project for Civic Field had been bonded and was covered under a performance bond. Park and Recreation Director Marsh stated that he would look into this. Mayor Duncan stated that the DWI task force for Clallam County was formulated last week and asked for a representative from the City to become a member of this task force. Councilman Haguewood will serve. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting to executive session at 10:24 P.M. Xl RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately ll:00 P.M. XII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:10 P.M. ... " ~ ~~ ~ ~a . erk ~~ ", 249 25() I I I