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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
December 7, 1982
I CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
II ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Duncan, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, Hordyk,
Polhamus, Quast, and Whidden.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Miller, Deputy Clerk
Lannoye, P. Carr, L. Cosens, D. Frizzell, L. Glenn,
J. Pittis, R. Orton, D. VanHemert, R. Morgan, B. Jones,
J. Merriwether.
Public Present: S. Fahnestock, E. Tinkham, D. Price, R. Wells,
T. Haley, P. Simpson, Mrs. W. Payne, C. Owens,
H. Buchman, L. Western, G. Soule, A. Gladstone,
G. Crawford, H. Berglund, T. Holm, G. Alexander,
E. Hopfner.
III MINUTES
Councilman Polhamus moved the Council accept and place on file as
received the minutes of the November 16, 1982 meeting, and Councilman
Gerberding seconded. Councilman Quast noted an amendment to register
page 363 - use of the 'term "exotic dancing" instead of "male 1-'
stripping". The motion to approve the amended minutes carried.
IV CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the items listed under the
Consent Agenda including (1) Payment to WSU for the Downtown Building
Facade Study; (2) Progress payment #2 to DelHur for Old Mill Road
project; (3) progress payment #6 to United Western Construction Co. for
work on Downtown Improvement Phase II; (4) Correspondence from the
Washington State Liquor Control Board; (5) vouchers of $350,321.20; (6)
11-14-82 payroll of $190,040.49; and (7) 11-28-82 payroll of $182,969.87.
Councilman Quast seconded and after further discussion the motion
carried.
V FINANCE
1. Henkels & McCoy Street Light Conversion/Release Retainage
Councilman Quast moved the Council concur with the Light Department's
recommendation to release the 10% retainage, $2,299.87, of the Henkels &
MCCoy, Inc., contract for the installation of sodium vapor street
lighting on First and Front Streets, as the contract has been completed
and all releases from the State have been received. Councilman Hordyk
seconded and the motion carried.
2. Landfill Recycling Contract - Request to Call for Bids
Councilman Quast moved the Council grant Public Works I request for
permission to call for bids on the contract for landfill recycling.
Councilman Polhamus seconded and the motion carried.
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3. Transformer - Olympic Memorial Hospital - Request to Call for
Bids
In a memorandum to the Council, Light Director Cosens requested
permission to call for bids for a transformer City Light will require for
the Olympic Memorial Hospital expansion. Councilman Gerberding moved the
Council grant permission to call for bids as requested; Councilman
Whidden seconded, and after further discussion, the motion carried.
VI 1.
ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mrs. William Payne, County resident, requested Council look into her
concerns regarding a letter written by a member of City staff as respects
her property. Manager Flodstrom indicated he would look into the matter
further and report back to the Council.
2. ITEMS FROM THE COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA
Councilman Quast requested information from staff regarding the utility
billing system, Conrad Dyer Fountain, and status of Farmer's Market
request to locate Downtown.
VII LEGISLATION
1. Public Hearing - Zoning Code Amendment
Mayor Duncan read a memorandum from Planner Carr regarding the Planning
Commission's consideration of and subsequent recommendation to amend the
Zoning Code to exempt the following from lot coverage requirements: (1)
Sidewalks, driveways and uncovered off-street parking spaces I (2) The
first 30 inches of eaves; (3) Uncovered swimming pools and hot tubsl (4)
Uncovered and unenclosed concrete, brick and stone patios, wood decks and
platforms not more than 30 inches above grade, provided however an open
railing or grillwork not exceeding thirty inches in height may be
constructed above any such patio deck or platform. She then opened the
public hearing on the proposed Code amendment and requested comments or
questions from the audience and/or staff. George Crawford, 414 South
Francis, Port Angeles, noted specific concerns he had regarding some
areas and/or problems he felt to be in non-compliance with the building/
zoning codes. Staff indicated these matters were all being looked into.
planner Carr addressed questions raised by the Council regarding the
proposed Code changes. No further comments were received and Mayor
Duncan closed the public hearing. Councilman Hordyk then moved the
Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to
amend the zoning Code to exempt the above-mentioned items from lot
coverage requirements and instruct staff to prepare an ordinance amending
the Zoning Code for formal adoption at the next meeting. Councilman
Whidden seconded and the motion carried.
2. Planning Commission Minutes - November 17, 1982
Mayor Duncan reviewed the Planning Commission minutes of November 17,
1982 noting no action had been taken requiring Council consideration.
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file as received
the Planning Comdmission minutes of November 17, 1982. Councilman
Whidden seconded and the motion carried.
3. Northern Tier Pipeline - Discussion of Mitigating Measures
Council had requested staff to compile a draft list of mitigating
measures as respects the Northern Tier Pipeline Project in anticipation
of Northern Tier's filing a second application with EFSEC. Mayor Duncan
summarized the Council's position with regard to identification of
economic and environmental mitigating measures in the event the Governor
and EFSEC grant Northern Tier's request for site certification
notwithstanding the City's opposition to the project. Councilman Quast
moved the Council engage Attorney John Keegan to review the list of
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mitigating measures and prepare it in a legal format acceptable to EFSEC1
and to represent the City of Port Angeles at the December 9, 1982 EFSEC
meeting. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilmen Whidden and
Haguewood recommended the motion be amended to limit Mr. Keegan's
expenses to $1,500. Councilmen Quast and Gerberding concurred to amend
the motion. Councilman Hordyk noted his opposition to retaining Mr.
Keegan due to Mr. Keegan's previous dealings with EFSEC, that being in
total opposition to the project. After further discussion, the amended
motion carried, with Councilman Hordyk voting "No".
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4. Clallam County EDC Request for City Representative on Board
Councilman Quast moved the Council designate Mayor Duncan as the City
Representative to the Clallam County Economic Development Council.
Councilman Whidden seconded and the motion carried.
5. Community Relief Fund
Councilman Polhamus addressed the Council regarding a letter received
from Reverend David Storm suggesting implementation of a system whereby
utility customers could include an extra amount with their utility
payment to be deposited in a "Community Relief Fund". These funds would
be dispersed to assist low income individuals with their utility bills.
Council referred the suggestion to staff for their recommendations
regarding implementation of the proposed progr~_.
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6. Public Hearing: NOTICE OF FILING OF PREliMINARY BUDGET \
AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ~
CITY OF PORT ANGELb l
A. 1983 Preliminary NOTICE 15 HERE8Y GIVEN thot the City Monoger of Port
Angeles Angeles hos filed ,he P,eliminory Budge1 lor ,he yeor 19t3
- with 1he Ci1y Clerk. Copies 011ne p,opo,ed budget moy be 0 .
toined from the City Clerk during normal bUSiness hour-so ot 0
Manager Flodstrom briefly review, cO~~~'b~~9~ ~:~,f~~~~r 1he City of Port Angele, will be hel,d
Budget for the City of Port Angc Tuesdoy.December7,19B20t7:00P.M.in'heCom~IS,'one" I
hearing and requested comments ( meeting room ot the Clollom County Cou,thouse. c"lZe~s moy
c ear and pro....ide written and oral comments ~nd as ques.-
staff. No comments were recei v~ ti~~s concerning the entire budget and the questions conc&.rn-- ..
h . . Ing the entire budget and the relations.hip 01 revenue shanng
ear1ng. entitlement funds 10 the entire budget. . . . ~
The City intends to utilize its Revenue Shar!ng ontll::lpated
., . adjusted entitlement of $224,741 for debt ser'-:lce on t~e EOA
B. 1983 PrelJ.m~nary C loon _ $IB,333: DolO Processing ConversIOn Prolect -
. $62015' Word Proces.sing - $6,973: Corporation loon fr?m
, 'd $39.366' end miscellaneous department caplral
Mayor Duncan opened the public h~ Woter Fun - , .
, outloy item' - $98.054. . .
Port Angeles Budget and requested The following summo,y shows the propofsehd Of PIP I ro~"octl~n
I ' Sh ' entitlement in support 0 t e 0 oWing I Y
and/or staff. Manager Flodstrom 0 Revenue o"ng
departments. CURRENT TOTAL
services in the 1983 Preliminary ADMIN. WATER I EXP APPROP.
5VC5 GENERAL SEWER .
taken by the C1allam County con. PROJECT DEPT' ADMIN. FUND HIND RIATION
. . $18.333
serv~ces. Carol Owens, Clallam EDA Loan $18,333 $62,015
identified and presented funding Doto Process. $62.015 $ 6,973
Wo,d Process. $ 6.973 $98054 $98054
Agencies requesting funds from b CapitolOutloy , $39'366
requested to submit one request I Corp. Yd. Loon _ _ $39,366 =
TOTAL 2 1
evaluated and prioritized with f APPRO, $68,988 $18,333 $39,366 $98.054 $2 4,74
coordinated between the City and 1 Marian C. Parrish
case loads . Presentations were al City Clerk
following special agencies in supp Pub.: Nov. 23. 30.1982 > _~_ ~u~ -.:-...1;Y' 'IUnQ~n
for the year 1983: Juvenile Diversion - T. Holm1 Clallam/Jefferson
Community Action Council - RSVP and Adult Action Program - P. Simpson;
Family Planning Council - G. Soule; Retired Senior Volunteer Program - L.
Western; Umbrella Community Service Agency - A. Gladstone; Clallam County
Museum - G. Alexander; Chamber of Commerce - G. Shannon; and Clallam
County Humane Society - B. Norris. H. Buchman indicated she would submit _
a written request for Juvenile Diversion. During the presentations,
Council discussed with the speakers their programs, the funding requests
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and the human services levy which failed by a narrow margin this fall.
G. Alexander, a utilizer of RSVP and Juvenile Diversion, and Ed Hopfner,
utilizer of the Adult Action Program, spoke in support of City funding
for these programs. G. Crawford, 414 South Francis, Port Angeles,
requested information on the City's animal control program. Councilman
Quast noted the instability of local funding available for human services
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mitigating measures and prepare it in a legal format acceptable to EFSEC;
and to represent the City of Port Angeles at the December 9, 1982 EFSEC
meeting. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilmen Whidden and
Haguewood recommended the motion. u_ -~~- ---- _......~---.........;",....- M___ . .u~^.rs""^q""'a'p'f^!p p-~
expenses to $1,500. Councilmen QI l(aaM. Il JO} lno l! ilmll!.'I 'AI11lp II! 1IU)l(~ aJe nOA 'alleJa~
the motion. Councilman Hordyk nc uo 'lllqM.lnO a.mil!.>l'l-Illq:> a!.lojll:> e lall nOA 'l!OPO,1 'l~
Keegan due to Mr. Keegan's previo alJole;) lllqllll]M. l-Illls Gl aAllq no,\; 'ase;) ~elll UI 'lIlI!l\
, . . MOU aJe nOA leqM. uo awllS aql lIuJAIllS S! lqll!aM. ml
tot~l oppos~ t~on to the pr~)ect., 'alLll S! AIlS nOAll1ljM. II 'a;)npaJ lllllUjA.Il S! oqM. uosJad aj
mot~on carr~ed, w~ th Counc~lman H al{TI ~sn! 'UII!;)!lllmaq~llm II amo;)aq ol aAeq nOA '~! op 0,1-
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llllll os 1I1I!sn a.lll no,\; UIIIll sajJojll:> il.lOm II! al(lll Gllue
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Councilman Quast moved the Counc
Representative to the Clallam C
Councilman Whidden seconded and t
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Community Relief Fund
Councilman Polhamus addressed t~
from Reverend David Storm suggesi
utility customers could include!
payment to be deposited in a "co!
be dispersed to assist low incom
Council referred the suggestion
regarding implementation of the I
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Public Hearing:
A. 1983 Preliminary Revenue Sharing Budget for City of Port
Angeles
Manager Flodstrom briefly reviewed the 1983 Preliminary Revenue Sharing
Budget for the City of Port Angeles. Mayor Duncan opened the public I
hearing and requested comments or questions from the audience and/or
staff. No comments were received and Mayor Duncan closed the public
hearing. ~
B. 1983 Preliminary City of Port Angeles Budget
Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing on the 1983 Preliminary City of
Port Angeles Budget and requested comments or questions from the audience
and/or staff. Manager Flodstrom commented on the allocation for human
services in the 1983 Preliminary Budget and summarized recent actions
taken by the Clallam County Commissioners in their support of human
services. Carol Owens, Cla1lam County Human Services Coordinator,
identified and presented funding requests for human services programs.
Agencies requesting funds from both the City and County had been
requested to submit one request for funds. The requests were then
evaluated and prioritiz.ed with funding requests for the programs
coordinated between the City and County based on percentage of client
case loads . Presentations were also made by representatives of the
following special agencies in support of their request for City funding
for the year 1983: Juvenile Diversion - T. Holm; Clallam/Jefferson
Community Action Council - RSVP and Adult Action Program - P. Simpson;
Family Planning Council - G. Soule; Retired Senior Volunteer Program - L.
Western; Umbrella Community Service Agency - A. Gladstone; Clallam County
Museum - G. Alexander; Chamber of Commerce - G. Shannon; and Clallam
County Humane Society - B. Norris. H. Buchman indicated she would submit .
a written request for Juvenile Diversion. During the presentations,
Council discussed with the speakers their programs, the funding requests ~
and the human services levy which failed by a narrow margin this fall.
G. Alexander, a utilizer of RSVP and Juvenile Diversion, and Ed Hopfner,
utilizer of the Adult Action Program, spoke in support of City funding
for these programs. G. Crawford, 414 South Francis, Port Angeles,
requested information on the City's animal control program. Councilman
Quast noted the instability of local funding available for human services
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and urged everyone to lobby federal and state officials to firm up
funding for these programs. No further comments being received, Mayor
Duncan closed the public hearing.
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7. Budget Work Session
A budget work session was scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 1982 in
the City Council Chambers from 6:00 - 10:00 P.M. An executive session
will be held from 6:00 - 6:30 P.M.
8. Master plan - White Creek Park PRD
This item was tabled at the November 16, 1982 Council meeting. Planner
Carr noted that the master plan before the Council was required as a
condition of the annexation agreement. Johnie Key, previous owner of the
White Creek Park PRO, introduced the new owner, William Huizinga, to the
Council. Councilman Whidden moved the Council schedule the December 21,
1982 Council meeting for removal from the table and consideration of this
item at that time; Councilman Horydyk seconded. During discussion of the
motion the Council determined a public hearing would not be scheduled as
all required public hearings have previously been held. On call for the
question the motion carried.
9. Resolution - Residential Weatherization Contract with BPA
The Council had approved implementation of BPA' s Zero Interest Loan
Weatherization Program, effective January 1, 1983 at the November 2, 1982
Council meeting. Mayor Duncan read Resolution No. 39-82 by title,
entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 39-82
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A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles
authorizing the Mayor to execute Amenda-
tory Agreement No. 10 to Contract No.
DE-MS79-81BP90811 between the City of
Port Angeles and the Bonneville Power
Administration.
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing resolution as
read by title; Councilman Polhamus seconded and the motion carried.
10. Resolution - Increased Fees for Concealed Weapons Permits
The Council had approved increasing fees for Concealed Weapons Permit at
the November 16, 1982 Council meeting. Mayor Duncan read Resolution No.
40-82 by title, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 40-82
A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles
establishing fees for the issuance of
pistol permits, and amending Resolution
No. 2-81.
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as
read by title; Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried.
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11. Amendment to Sidewalk Obstruction Ordinance
Mayor Duncan read a memorandum from Public Works Director Pittis
regarding recommended changes to the sidewalk obstruction ordinance and
read Ordinance No. 2237 by title, entitled
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ORDINANCE NO. 2237
AN ORDINANCE of-the City of Port Angeles
establishing permit requirements for
building facades as street obstructions,
waiving a permit renewal fee for privately
constructed landscaping which is also a
street obstruction, and amending Sections
11.12.070 and 11.12.130 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code.
Councilman Polhamus moved the Council adopt the foregoing ordinance as
read by title and Councilman Gerberding seconded. Council discussed with
staff aspects of uniform enforcement of the sidewalk obstruction
ordinance. Councilman Haguewood moved the Council table further
consideration of this item for a complete review of the entire ordinance;
councilman Hordyk seconded. In deference to a request from a property
owner to construct a building facade which would currently not be
permitted under the existing ordinance, the motion to table was
withdrawn. On call for the question to adopt the ordinance as read by
title the motion carried with Councilman Hordyk voting "No". Council
requested staff bring this item back before them in January for further
review.
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12. Resolution requiring advance notice from WPPSS of all action
and/or meetings
Council had considered this item at the November 16, 1982 Council
meeting. Mayor Duncan read Resolution No. 41-82 by title, entitled
RESOLUTION NO. 41-82
A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles,
establishing minimum time periods before
the City Council of the City of Port
Angeles may consider necessary and formal
actions in regards to the City's contracts
with the Washington Public Power Supply
System, including the portions of those
contracts relating to the Participants'
Committee.
Councilman Whidden moved the Council adopt the foregoing resolution as
read by title and Councilman Polhamus seconded. Attorney Miller noted a
typographical error in the resolution. On call for the question the
motion carried.
13. Utility Advisory Committee Meeting
A Utility Advisory Committee Meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, December
14, 1982 at 5:00 P.M.
VIII LATE ITEMS
Mayor Duncan read a letter advising the Council of Manager Flodstrom's
recent nomination to the Board of Directors of the Washington City
Management Association.
1. HB5162 - National Park System Protection and Resources
Management Act of 1982
Mayor Duncan referred the Council to a letter from the "Friends of Lake
Crescent" requesting Council consideration of HBS162. The Council
concurred to take no position on the bill at this time.
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2. Clallam County Comprehensive Plan
Council discussed the Clallam County Comprehensive Land Use Plan
currently before the Clallam County Commissioners and Councilman Quast
moved the Council go on record as supporting Commissioner Feeley in his
deliberation of the Land Use Plan and urge passage of the Plan prior to
year's end; Councilman Whidden seconded. Councilman Gerberding indicated
he was not comfortable with City Council advisement to the County
Commissioners. On call for the question, the motion carried with
Councilman Gerberding voting "No".
IX ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA
Evelyn Tinkham requested information on plans for the Solid Waste Utility
in the 1983 preliminary budget.
The Council congratulated Councilman Polhamus on his 60th birthday.
Councilman Quast noted the Council's appreciation for the participation
of Mr. McCullough, Mr. Fraser and Mr. Bialous, representing the Citizen
Review Committee of the Uptown/Downtown Business Associations in the
December 3 and 4, 1982 budget hearings.
X ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at 9:50 P.M.
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2237
AN ORDINANCE of the City
of Port Angeles estoblishing
perrni1 requirements for
building facades as street
obstructions, waiving a per.
mil renewal fee tor privately
constructed landscaping
whkh is olso 0 street obslru(;-
1.0n, and amending Sections 7
,and 13 of Ordinance 2229.
and Sections 11.12.070 and
11.12.13001 the Port Angeles
Municipal Code.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CI.
TY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF
PORT ANGELES as lollaws:
Se<:tion 1. Section 7 of Or-
dinance No. 2229 and Section
11.12.070 of the Port Angeles
Municipol Code ore eocn
I amended to reod os fallows:
. Section 7 - Ob-s.truction of
Sidewalks - Exceptions By
Permit. NotwHhstondtng the
provisions of Section .4 of this
Ordinance. the following
obstructions of sidewalks or
planting strips moy be per.
mitted. if a permit therefor is
obtained from the City. under
the procedures of Section 10
of this ordinance:
A. Public morkets. street
. fain. exhibitions or corni\lols,
for whicll 0 permit has been
issued under Section 3(B) of
this. OrdirlOr'lCG.
B. Construc:t~on
C. Benches
D. Litter receptables
E. Newspoper dispensers
F. Clocks
G. Bicycle racks
H. Telephone booths.
I. Private planters and
other londscaplng
J. Any other obs1lUc:tioll
souqht to be pieced upon a
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sidewalk by ihe City lor a
pubric purpose., t
K. Additions to the focodes
of buildings existing On the
effective dote at this or-
dinance. which buildings ore
built up to the right.of.way
line of the public street. pro-
vided thot such addition ,hall
no' exceed six inches in
width.
Section 2. Section 13 of Or-
dinance No. 2229 and Section
11.12_13001 the Port Angeles
Muoicfpat Code ore each
amended to read as follaws:
. Section 13-Renewal Fee.
A. Upon i'Ssuan-ce of 0 per-
mit under this ordinance, the
opplicant sholl poy the annual
fee therefor, provided, that if
the permit i$ for .0 private
planter or other landscaping,
thi:s. annual fee. and renewals
thereof, shall be waived.
8. Permits for obstructions
shall be renewed on an on.
nual basis, in acc.ordance
with the fee schedule
adopted by the City Council
by resollJtion.
C. The procedure for pay-
ment of the annual fee shall
be 0$ $et forth for business
licenses in Section 5.04.240 o.
the Port Angeles Municipal
Code.
PASSED by the City Council
af the City of Part Angeles ot
o regular meeting of the
Council held on the 7th doy of
December, 1'982.
Dorothy Duncan
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Marian C. Porrish. City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig l. Milfer, City Attorney I
Pub.: Dec. 17. 1982
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