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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/06/1983 72 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington December 6, 1983 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, Hordyk, Quast, Whidden. Members Absent: Councilmen Haguewood, Polhamus. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, L. Cosens, J. Marsh, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, H. Hutchison, D. Wolfe, M. Campbell. Public Present: C. Binkley, T. Porter, B. Anabel, B. & V. Nason, C. Whalley, K. Schermer, S. Fahnestock, D. Zanon. I II MINUTES Councilman Gerberding moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the November 15, 1983 regular meeting and the special meetings of November 22nd and November 29, 1983. Councilman Whidden seconded. Mayor Duncan referred to Register Page 67. The minutes were corrected as follows: Councilman Whidden moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2278 as read by title. On call for the question, the motion carried. The minutes, as corrected, were accepted and placed on file. IV CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved to accept the items listed under the .Consent Agenda as follows: (1) Request permission to call for bids for one defibri11ator/ ECG monitor; (2) Request permission to call for bids for mechanized collec- tion pilot program; (3) Request permission to call for bids for hazard elimination project for Eighth Street Bridges; (4) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (5) Vouchers of $1,253,845.16, pay- roll of $193,918.62, and payroll of $194,726.91. Councilman Whidden seconded. The Council discussed with staff possible monitoring of the mechanized collection pilot program. A member of the audience stood and inquired about the proper time for public input on the program. Public Works Director Pittis stated that upon completion of the pilot program a survey would be conducted with residents of the pilot program area. On call for the question, the motion to accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda carried. V FINANCE Consideration of Bids for Landfill Recycling Contract The Public Works Department has recommended the Council consider. the execu- tion of a three-year contract to help reduce City administrative costs and encourage the successful bidder to make capital improvements. After con- sideration, Councilman Quast moved to execute a three-year contract for salvage and recycling at the Port Angeles Landfill with Alfred Hermann. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Ken Sweeney read a letter from the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce propos- ing that the name of Railroad Avenue be changed to Charles Willson Way as a fitting City tribute to Charles willson. Councilman Gerberding suggested the request be referred to the staff for further recommendations for the Council's consideration December 20, 1983. I I I I (I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 6, 1983 ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Mayor Duncan reviewed a memo from Finance Director Orton regarding an award of achievement for Harold Hutchison. The Mayor then presented the award to Harold for the design and adaptation of temporary steel wheels for the City's garbage compactor, resulting in a savings to the City of approxi- mately $50,000. Congratulations, Harold! Addition of Item Numbers 9 and 10 9. Peoples' Store Closure Councilman Quast added as Item Number 9 discussion of the Peoples' Store closure. 10. Status Report on Hotel/Motel Tax Councilman Quast also added this item.. VII LEGISLATION 1. Public Hearings A. 1984 Preliminary City Budget Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing. Presentations were made by repre- sentatives of the following special agencies in support of their requests for funding for the year 1984: Clallam County Economic Development Council - Bob Levin, Ted Gage, and Carol Cissel, a utilizer of the CCEDC; Humane Society - no representative was present - Manager Flodstrom announced that a contract is currently being negotiated; Clallam County Museum - Ginger Alexander and Mike Doherty; Clallam County Human Services - Carol Owens; Fair Toll Coalition - Mr. Carlson; Chamber of Commerce - Carol Wagner. During the presentations, the Council concurred with Councilman Quast's suggestion and directed staff to draft a letter to the County suggesting that other municipalities utilizing Clallam County Human Services share equally in the tax burden to assist with funding for Clallam County Human Services. Mayor Duncan then asked for public comment. Harriette Buckmann of the CCEDC spoke in support of the Clal1am County Human Services budget request. There being no further comments, Mayor Duncan closed the public hearing. Councilman Gerberding then addressed the Council on his strong feelings toward human services and moved to use 1984 as a base year for Human Ser- vices discretionary funding in the amount of $115,798 and that a policy be set that this and future funding come from liquor profits and liquor excise taxes and that future funding be based on the increase or decrease of these revenues. Councilman Quast seconded. Councilman Hordyk moved to table decision on the motion, to allow the Council time to review all of the Agency's proposals. Councilman Whidden seconded. Councilmen Hordyk, Whidden and Quast voted "Aye" and Councilman Gerberding voted "No". The motion was tabled until December 20, 1983. The Council will take action on the 1984 City Budget December 20, 1983. B. White Creek Rezone Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing and summarized a Planning Department memo regarding the Planning Commission's recommendation to rezone approxi- mately 3.2 acres in the White Creek Ravine. She then read a letter from Roy W. Jones, 1122 East Seventh Street, supporting the proposed rezone. There were no further comments from the audience, and the Mayor closed the public hearing and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2278 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles reclaSSifying approximately 3.2 acres in White Creek Ravine between First and Front Streets from PBP (Public Buildings and Parks) to CAD (Commercial Arterial District) . Councilman Hordyk moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, citing the following findings of fact: (1) The steep slopes and grade difference 73 74 I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 6, 1983 between the roads and the site constitute severe physical constraints indicating that this is an area that should not be intensively developed in accordance with Open Space Policies Nos. 2 and 4; (2) While significantly altered by First and Front Streets, White Creek Ravine constitutes a unique environmental feature which should be preserved to maintain the natural hydrolic function of the drainage basin and to preserve the unique environ- mental features in accordance with Open Space Policy No.3; (3) Findings one and two indicate that the public Buildings and Parks zoning is the most appropriate use of this land and therefore would achieve Land Use Objective No.2; (4) Public Buildings and Parks zoning would conserve an area of I natural beauty and maintain a portion of the naturally functioning White Creek drainage basin and therefore assist achievement of Land Use Objective No.3. Councilman Quast seconded and the motion carried. The Council then directed the Public Works Department to complete the engineering and design specifications for a culvert, which would be neces- sary for further development. C. Shoreline Rehabilitation Program Mayor Duncan opened the public and asked for public comment. the public hearing. hearing, reviewed a Planning Department memo There being no comments, the Mayor closed Councilman Whidden moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommenda- tion to adopt the Shoreline Rehabilitation Plan, with Councilman Gerberding seconding. After discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 2. Planning Commission minutes of November 16, 1983 The minutes were informational only and required no action by the Council. Councilman Hordyk moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission Minutes of November 16, 1983 as written. councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried. 1- 4. Ordinance Amending 1983 Budget Manager F1odstrom informed the Council that further support data could be made available at the December 20, 1983 meeting for the Council's considera- tion. The Council concurred to consider this Ordinance December 20, 1983. 5. Request for Support for Clallam County Fairgrounds Grandstand Improvements Dale Woodside, President of the Fair Association, addressed the Council on the request for $55,000 to assist in grandstand improvements. George Mattson opposed the allocation of hotel/motel tax funds for this project. He requested that the Council defer decision until a community Convention Center finance package can be submitted for the Council's consideration. Mayor Duncan stated that it had not been determined that funds would be appropriated from the hotel/motel tax. After lengthy discussion, the Council referred the matter to staff for recommendations on funding sources available. The recommendations will be considered at the December 20, 1983 meeting. 6. Resolution Extending Half-Cent Local Option Sales Tax Through March of 1984 I Mayor Duncan read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 28-83 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles continuing the implementation of the optional 0.5% additional sales tax beyond December 31, 1983. Councilman Whidden moved to pass the Resolution as read by title, with Councilman Quast seconding. The motion carried with Councilman Hordyk voting "No". I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 6, 1983 7. Letter from Gene J. Johnston Offering to Sell Land to the City The matter will be considered by the Real Estate Committee at their next meeting. 8. Schedule Real Estate Committee Meeting The next Real Estate Committee meeting will be scheduled early in January when a full committee will be available. 9. Peoples' Store Closure Earlier in the meeting, Councilman Quast requested the consensus of the Council to endorse efforts to support reversal of a New York decision to close the Port Angeles Peoples' Store. The Council agreed, and Manager Flodstrom announced that a meeting of local businessmen had been scheduled for 12:00 noon December 7, 1983 regarding the closure. Manager Flodstrom, Finance Director Orton, and Bob Levin of the CCEDC will attend that meeting. 10. Status Report on Hotel/Motel Tax Finance Director Orton and Manager Flodstrom reported to the Council that excise tax forms being completed incorrectly by the hospitality industry were formerly audited by the State Department of Revenue to insure proper funds being distributed to the City. That procedure has ceased, creating a considerable loss in revenue to the City. The Council determined that an educational program should be implemented, giving instruction on proper completion of excise tax forms and explaining that proper completion of these forms results in tax dollars being returned to the City. VII LATE ITEMS Manager Flodstrom informed the Council has received an invitation from the Commanding Officer to the Canadian vessel that will be in the Port of Port Angeles December 14, 1983 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The dedication of the Lucille D. Stovall patient tower at Olympic Memorial Hospital will be December 17, 1983 at 1:00 P.M. Manager Flodstrom referred to a status report submitted by Joyce Gonzales on the Senior Energy Credit Program. In early 1983 there were approxi- mately 240 participants. The application form has been modified this year and approximately 320 participants are anticipated. Manager Flodstrom stated that the program, initiated by the Council, has been very successful and helpful to the senior citizens of Port Angeles. Medic I Advisory Board Fire Chief Glenn has requested the Council's participation in a Medic I Advisory Board. This will be listed as one of the Council committees in 1984. The Council is invited to attend the City Employees' Club Christmas party, scheduled for Friday, December 9, 1983 at 9:00 P.M. in the Eagles Annex. IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Hordyk inquired about the Bluewater View L.I.D. The Council and staff discussed the assessment of Lot 13. The Council also discussed the decision to use three-tab roof on the Vern Burton Memorial Gymnasium. The previously chosen roofing was determined to be unacceptable as the originally quoted price did not include installation. Councilman Whidden noted that many terms are expiring soon, on several Com- missions. Letters will be sent to those whose terms will be expiring. He also requested that staff send a thank you to ITT Rayonier for allowing the use of their special press without charge in the construction of the temporary steel wheels for the garbage compactor. 75 76 CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 6, 1983 The Council directed staff to send a letter to the family of Charles Willson regarding the proposed naming of Charles Willson Way. Mayor Duncan informed the council of a vacancy on the AWC Urban Arterial Board. Councilman Whidden suggested Councilman Hordyk for the position. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting to executive session at 10:25 P.M. for the purpose of discussing real estate matters. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 11:10 P.M. XII ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:20 P.M. ~~~~hl"/ lerk J..~~ 'I I I