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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/17/1985 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington December 17, 1985 I CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Whidden called the special meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. III II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Gerberding, Hordyk, Quast, Schermer, Starnon. I I Members Absent: Councilman Haguewood. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. Saville, J. Hicks, L. Glenn, K. Ridout, R. Orton, S. Roberds, D. Wolfe, H. Hutchison, R. Dyker, S. Brodhun, J. Abernathy, G. Booth, K. Loghry, D. Ellefson. Public Present: L. Sunny, K. Sweeney, E. Roberson, N. Boyse, G. Miller, L. Torres, L. Lee, J. Hallett. III INTERVIEWS OF CANDIDATES FOR PLANNING COMMISSION The Council interviewed Paul Cronauer and Nancy Boyse as possible candi- dates for vacancies on the Planning Commission. IV CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING Mayor Whidden called the regular meeting to order at 7:06 P.M. V MINUTES Councilman Gerberding moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the December 3, 1985, regular meeting, and the November 26th, December 6th and 7th budget meetings.. Councilman Hordyk seconded. Councilman Quast amended the following: Register Page 444, last paragraph, to Bryce Lorentzen, rather than Frank; Public Present to B. Lorentzen, rather than F. Lorentzen; Register Page 445, paragraph 2, date to June 30, 1986. Councilman Hordyk amended the minutes of December 7, 1985, to indicate he was present and to indicate J. Miller under staff present, rather than J. Hordyk. On call for the question, the motion to approve the minutes as corrected carried. VI CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda, including (1) Request permission to solicit applications from citizens to fill five positions on Board of Building Code Appeals; (2) Request for final payment to URS for engineering services on 8th and peabody Signal Project of $516.37; (3) Request for progress payment of $28,277.54 to Lakeside Industries for work at Boulevard and Lincoln Street intersection; (4) Correspondence from washington State Liquor Control Board; and (5), vouchers of $1,479,458.11 and Payroll of 12-1-85 of $228,773.97. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. VII FINANCE 1. Bid Awarded to Tejas Controls for Remote Metering/SCADA System Councilman Gerberding moved to award the bid to the low bidder and authorize City Light Department to issue a conformed specification and purchase order for the amount of $168,483 to Tejas Controls, Inc., of Houston, Texas. Councilman Hordyk seconded. Upon advice of Attorney Knutson, Councilman Gerberding included the condition that conformed specifications prepared by Westin Engineering be accepted by the bidder. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 'IS! 44-3- 45;L -44-4- CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17, 1985 2. Riddell, williams Payment of $10,315.29 Authorized Councilman Schermer moved, regretfully, to approve the December 3, 1985, Riddell, Williams bill in the amount of $10,315.29. councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. VIII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. IX LEGISLATION 1. A. Presentation of State Certificates to Ken Loghry and Dave Ellefson Mayor Whidden presented a Washington State Water Distribution Specialist I certificate to Ken Loghry. He then presented a Water Distribution Manager II certificate to David Ellefson. Congratulations, Ken and Dave, on your continued pursuance of knowledge. B. Presentation of United Way Award to Equipment Rental Shop Mayor Whidden presented an award from United Way to Harold Hutchison, Equipment Rental Superintendent, for his Division's 100% participation in the 1985 United Way drive. Harold (Hutch) Hutchison accepted the award on behalf of his entire Division. C. Resolutions Presented to Outgoing Councilmembers Mayor Whidden read the following Resolutions entitled RESOLUTION NO. 43-85 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles recognizing and expressing appreciation to Samuel Haguewood for his eighteen years of service on the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 44-85 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles recognizing and expressing appreciation to John Hordyk for his sixteen years of service on the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 45-85 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles recognizing and expressing appreciation to Rex Gerberding for his four years of service on the City Council. and presented plaques containing these Resolutions, as well as copies of the book entitled "The History of Port Angeles" to the outgoing council- members. Mayor Whidden stated that both Councilmen Haguewood and Hordyk would more than likely appear in Volume II of this book. 2. Public Hearings A. DelHur Westside Periphery Zoning and Annexation (continued from November 29th) Pr ior to the public hearing, City Planner Carr presented copies of the costs incurred by the Port of Port Angeles for the landscaping of the Airport Industrial Park. Mayor Whidden opened the public hearing and asked for comments. There were none. He therefore closed the public hearing. Councilman Schermer abstained in appearance of fairness. Councilmembers discussed with staff the possibility of added conditions, permits necessary for log storage yards, etc. I I I II I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17, 1985 Upon request by Mayor Whidden, Louie Torres of Clark & Associates, repre- senting Mr. Wilbert, Administrator of the DelGuzzi Estate, involving the DelHur property, answered the Council's questions. Mayor Whidden referred to a letter received from Mr. wilbert. Mr. Torres explained that Mr. Wilbert I s intent was to withdraw from the annexation if more stringent standards were placed on the property than currently exist, specifically with regard to setbacks, in a manner not uniformly enforced on others. Councilman Stamon further discussed 'with staff whether more stringent conditions had been attached to previous annexations. City Planner Carr indicated this had occurred in the past. Councilman Quast asked Ken Sweeney of the Port of Port Angeles if the Port would be negatively impacted by the withdrawal of the OelHur property from the annexation. Mr. Sweeney answered that he could not see any impact, adverse or otherwise, with the exclusion of said property from the annexation. Upon inquiry from Mayor Whidden, City Planner Carr noted that the farthest western boundary of the proposed annexation would be the approximate intersection of Lower Elwha Road and Edgewood Drive. He stated that the actual point may occur off the divided way toward the interior. He stated that both Lower Elwha Road and Edgewood Drive are proposed to remain in the County, with the exception that 35 feet of right-of-way from the center of Edgewood Drive was being requested. Following further discussion at great length, Councilman Quast moved that all properties owned by DelHur be excluded from the annexation. councilman Gerberding seconded for the sake of discussion. Upon inquiry, Mr. Torres stated that Mr. Wilbert was currently out of the country. Mr. Torres felt that this proposal would be acceptable but could not answer specifically for Mr. Wilbert. Attorney Knutson suggested proceeding with the annexation with optional boundaries until Mr. Wilbert could be reached for comment. Councilman Quast felt that adequate property existed for the annexation in property owned by the Port of Port Angeles and chose not to amend his motion. Councilman Stamon was not comfortable with excluding this property and concurred with the amendment recommended by Attorney Knutson. Councilman Stamon wished to give Mr. Wilbert the option of being excluded if he requested exclusion or accepting inclusion if he concurred with the conditions attached to the annexation. Councilman Quast had no problem wi th the defeat of his motion if this could occur. On call for the question, the motion failed, with councilman Quast voting "Aye", Councilmen Hordyk, Gerberding and Stamon voting "No" and Councilman Schermer abstain- ing. Councilman Gerberding then moved that staff be instructed to come back with the appropriate peripheral zoning documents and annexation agreements that would include the entire proposed area that was petitioned, with the contingency that the DelHur property could be withdrawn at that time. He added the following conditions to the master plan: That buffering on the south, east and west sides of 175 feet or 35 feet with an 8-foot berm with vegetation corresponding be required; that said buffer shall be adequately maintained for the life of the use and the buffer plan shall be approved by the Planning Department, prior to issuance of a building permit, buffering improvements set forth in the approved buffering plan shall be accomplished within one year of the issuance of said building permit, and where no building permit is required, improvements occur within one year of the Planning Department' s approval of the buffering plan. He also added the condition (see Item 8, Minimum Standards for M-l Zone) regarding a resi- dence on one single parcel. One single-family dwelling is allowed on a parcel with an industrial use if the home is intended for occupation by the owner or manager of the industrial use or by persons securing the premises. He also added that any new added residences be required to be sprinkle red and that there be no access from the interior access road to the Lower Elwha Road until such time as an a.greement has been reached with, the county. Councilman Stamon seconded. Upon inquiry from City Planner Carr, Councilman Gerberding confirmed that these conditions would be added to the original ten conditions recommended by staff. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman Schermer abstaining. "-I 53 7f4-5- "/5'1 -4-4i) CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17, 1985 B. Nelson Street vacation Mayor Whidden opened the public hearing and asked for comments. Gretchen Miller of Clark & Associates, representing DuJardin Development, explained the request for vacation of the west one-half of pine Street abutting Lot 1, Block 3, of Fogarty and Dolan's Addition. Upon inquiry from Councilman Schermer, Ms. Miller clarified the boundaries of the proposed vacation. Upon inquiry from Councilman Hordyk, Ms. Miller confirmed that utility easements were being retained by the City. Mayor Whidden asked for further comments. There were none. He therefore closed the public hearing and I read the Ordinance by title entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2365 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles vacating that portion of Pine Street adjoining Lot l, Block 3, Fogarty and Dolan's Addition. Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Coun- cilman Hordyk seconded, recommending utility easement be reserved. Coun- cilman Schermer concurred. Upon recommendation from Councilman Stamon, Councilman Schermer amended the motion to include adoption of the findings of fact as stipulated by the Planning Commission, as follows: (1) The right-of-way cannot be used for public streets; (2) There are no immediate impacts on traffic patterns and circulation, utility services or public safety; (3) Vacation of the subject right-of-way will assist in clearing title and place the property on the tax rolls, enhancing the City tax base. Councilman Stamon also wanted to ascertain that the easement was sufficient for City Light's purposes. Louie Torres of Clark & Associates suggested that the vacation include with it the requirement for identification of the location of existing utilities and an easement to that location. Following further discussion, City Attorney Knutson recommended amending the Ordinance, Section 2, Easement Reserved, to read as follows: Pursuant to RCW 35.79.030, the City of Port Angeles hereby retains sufficient utility I easements necessary to convey title to the City for existing utilities in the vicinity of the vacated street for the construction, repair and main- tenance of public utilities. Councilman Schermer included this amendment in his motion. On call for the question, the motion carried. C. Hermann/Sunset Wire Rope Street vacation - Tabled Mayor Whidden opened the public hearing and asked for comments. Ed Roberson of 914 West Tenth, manager of Sunset Wire Rope, referred to a memo prepared by the Public Works Department dated December 2, 1985, indicating it would be in the City's best interest to vacate the entire corridor of the street. He stated that it had been discussed and his company was not opposed to that. He requested a postponement in order to make these changes in the vacation request, to allow time for the original request to be amended. Mayor Whidden closed the public hearing. Councilman Gerberding moved to table this matter until an amended vacation petition can be brought back to the Council and referred to staff. Coun- cilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 3. Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 1985 - Accepted A. shoreline Management Permit Granted Association Port Angeles Pilots' I Request has been made to retain two decks, two pilings and protective log boom which were installed during recent construction located on Ediz Hook. Councilman Quast moved to concur with the recommendation for approval of the Shoreline Management Permit for the decks, log boom and pilings, citing the following findings: (1) The proposed development does not alter the basic 'use of the site as a Sea Pilot's Station, which is a water-oriented and shoreline-dependent use, complying with General Regulation C.l., Land Use Element D.1.a., and Use Activity F.8.a.; (2) The proposal will not irreversibly convert or alter a natural Shoreline of Statewide Significance in compliance with General Regulation C.5.; (3) The decks, pilings and log boom are part of the remodeling of an intensely developed site, and do not expose previously undeveloped shoreline to development, in compliance with I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17, 1985 General Regulation C.4.; (4) The proposal is not contrary to General Regu- lation C.2. which encourages public visual and physical access to shore- lines. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. B. Minutes Accepted Councilman Gerberding then moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission Minutes of December ll, 1985. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 4. Resolution Passed Setting a Hearing for Port of Port Angeles Street vacation Mayor Whidden read the resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 46-85 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate the one-block length of Tumwater Street lying north of Marine Drive: the one-half block length of Cedar Street lying north of Marine Drive, the one- quarter block length of Pine Street lying north of Marine Drive; and the alley lying between First and Second Streets, from the railroad on the west to Marine Drive on the east. Councilman Hordyk moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Council- man Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. 5. 1986 City of Port Angeles Budget Ordinance Adopted Manager Flodstrom presented more information on the 1986 Human Services budget as requested by members of the Council. Manager Flodstrom also indicated that letter including the Council's recommendations for special agency funding had been sent to those agencies. Carol Owens, County Human Services Coordinator then addressed the Council, presenting further informa- tion on the Human Services budget request. Following discussion with Ms. Owens, Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2366 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles approving and adopting the Budget for the City of Port Angeles for the fiscal year 1986. Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Coun- cilman Stamon seconded. Councilman Quast inquired if sufficient funds were available in this Budget to provide health benefits for part-time employ- ees. Manager Flodstrom indicated that the Budget did not include funds of this nature. Councilman Gerberding inquired if funds could be added to this Ordinance or if another Ordinance would be required. Manager Flodstrom stated that this Ordinance could be amended. The Council and staff discussed this matter further, at great length. Manager Flodstrom noted concern over long-term impacts on the City's budget. Councilmen Gerberding, Schermer and Quast spoke in support of adding medical benefits for regular part- time employees. Following further discussion at great length, Councilman Quast moved to amend the Budget to appropriate, out of reserves, $15,000 for regular part-time employees employed 50% or more time, to be allocated to the Self-Insurance Fund for medical benefits for the employee only (not for dependants). Councilman Gerberding seconded the amendment. On call for the question, the amendment carried, with Councilman Hordyk voting "No". On call for the question, the motion to adopt the Ordinance as amended carried, with councilman Hordyk voting "No". '+55 -4<tT ' 'f 5'" -448- CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17, 1985 Increased Compensation for Councilmernbers - Ordinance Adopted Manager Flodstrom then presented copies of an Ordinance raising the compen- sation for newly-seated Councilmembers in 1986. Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2367 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing salaries for the elective officers of the City of Port Angeles, and repealing Ordinance No. 2119. I Councilman Stamon noted she would abstain. Councilman Hordyk spoke in opposition to the Ordinance. Following lengthy discussion, Councilman Quast moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried, with Councilman Hordyk voting "No" and Councilman Stamon abstaining. 6. Ordinance Adopted Limiting Terms of Councilmernbers to Two Terms Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2368 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles limiting Councilmen to serving two consecutive four-year terms. Councilman Quast moved to adopt the ordinance as read by title, with the full understanding that this may have to be challenged in the courts. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilman Quast assured that he would not challenge this Ordinance upon expiration of his term. He stated that in the meantime, two legislative sessions would be held at which requests I could be made to make these changes in the Non-Code provisions of the RCW. Councilman Quast felt that even if the Ordinance was not upheld in the State legislature, it should be a policy of the Council, as this was the desire of majority of the voters. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman Hordyk voting "No". Councilman Quast then moved to instruct staff to contact the representa- tives to introduce legislation to make it possible for Non-Code cities to have enabling legislation permitting them to limit terms of office for Councilrnernbers. Councilman Schermer seconded. The motion carried, with Councilman Hordyk voting "No". 7 . Dissolution Document Authorized Terminating Governmental Conference and City Inter-Local Agreement Councilman Stamon explained the decision to dissolve the Governmental Conference. Councilman Quast moved to accept the Inter-Local Agreement as presented and authorize the Mayor to sign. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 8. David Burns Selected for Planning Commission The Council cast ballots for the vacant Planning Commission seat created by the election of James Hallett to the City Council. Mr. Hallett announced that he would be resigning effective January 1, 1986. The Council unani- mously elected David Burns to fill the unexpired term of James Hallett on the Planning Commission, which expires March 1, 1988. I 9. Final Agreement Establishing Webster Fine Art Center Authorized Following an explanation by Manager Flodstrom, Councilman Starnon moved to gratefully accept the gift of Esther Webster in memory of Charles and Edward Webster and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Councilman Hordyk seconded. The motion carried, with Councilman Gerberding voting "No". I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17, 1985 lO. National Energy Foundation Contract Authorized for Educational Program with Schools Councilman Quast moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with the National Energy Foundation for $4,835. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. 1l. Ordinance Revising General Conditions for Electric Service Adopted Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2369 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing general conditions for electrical service, authorizing temporary purchase of non-firm energy, and amending Section 13.10.060 of Section l, Ord. No. 2341 and Section 13.10.060 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code; amending Section 1 of Ord. 2137 and Section l3.12.0l0 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code; and amending Section 2, Ordinance No. 2341 and Section 13.12.080 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Hordyk moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Gerberding seconded and,the motion carried. 12. Electrical Code Ordinance Adopted Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2370 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles regulating the use of electric current and amending section 1 of Ordinance 2327 and Sections 14.12.l00, 14.12.1l0, and l4.12.120 of Ordinance 2325 and of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Coun- cilman Hordyk seconded. Councilman Gerberding commended City Light staff for the way they had put this Ordinance together. On call for the ques- tion, the motion carried. Ordinance Regulating Factory-Built Housing Construction Adopted Mayor Wbidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2371 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles regulating the construction of factory- built housing and factory-built commercial structures, and adding a new section to Chapter 14.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Gerberding moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Coun- cilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 13. Limited Power of Attorney Authorized to Seafirst Bank Councilman Quast moved to authorize the Mayor to execute a limited power of attorney agreement with Seafirst Computer Services. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 14. Ordinance Amending Probationary Period to One Year for Civil Service Positions Adopted Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled '1-'57 -4-44- /f5'D 4W-- CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17, 1985 ORDINANCE NO. 2372 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing a one-year probationary period for Civil service employees and creating a new Chapter 2.22 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Quast moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 15. Park Board Minutes of December 5, 1985, Accepted Councilman Schermer noted that the Memorial Policy Committee was awaiting further discussion with the architects of the new City Hall prior to set- ting new memorial policies. The Council discussed the request for renaming Central Park to Veterans' Memorial Park that had been referred to the Park and Recreation Commission previously by the Council. The Council recog- nized the need to present copies of the current memorial policy to the Park and Recreation Commission and discussed the matter at great length. Councilman Quast moved to rename Central Park to Freedom Park. Councilman Stamon seconded. Councilman Quast felt that renaming this park Veterans' Park might detract from the current small park in front of the Veterans' building. On call for the question, the motion carried. Councilman Schermer then moved to accept the Park, Recreation and Beauti- fication Commission minutes of December 5, 1985. Councilman Stamon seconded. The Council deferred to staff on the request for underground lighting to enable continuous flying of a flag at the Park. On call for the question, the motion carried. 16. Merry Christmas Resolution Passed Mayor Whidden read the following Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 47-85 A RESOLUTION creating and recreating a Merry Christmas by providing for elves, reindeer, candy canes, and office parties; establish- ing a festive spirit and effective date; appropriating a substantial portion out of everyone's pay and credit to defer the fiscal obligations thereof; containing a severability clause and a Santa Claus and providing a penalty. The Resolution unofficially passed with a big Ho, Ho, Ho! 17. Proclamation - National Drunk & Drugged Drivers Awareness Week - December 15 - 21, 1985 Mayor Whidden proclaimed December 15th through 21st, 1985, as Drunk and Drugged Driver Awareness Week in Port Angeles. X LATE ITEMS Manager Flodstrom referred to information he had presented to members of the Real Estate Committee regarding Gund Plaza. The Real Estate Committee then scheduled a meeting for December 18, 1985, at 12:00 Noon in the old City Council Chambers to discuss this topic. XI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Gerberding presented gifts to several members of staff, includ- ing an electronic executive decision maker to the City Manager" a faculty phrase finder for Finance and Administrative Services Director Orton, as well as a thesis guideline to other staff members. Councilman Schermer presented copies of the Clallam Transit System prelim- inary budget for 1986 to all Councilmembers. I I I I . -- I CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17, 1985 XII ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION None. XIII RETURN TO OPEN SESSION None. XIV ADJOURNMENT Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting at 10:22 P.M. ..... ~3,~,_ ~AA: 0 ~~~?? Cler , Mayor 459