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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 City Council MinutesDecember 21, 1987 - continued 8 3 Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded an ordinance requesting Council approval of 1987 year-end cash adjustment transfers between City funds be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2054. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock,' Maxwell, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. 1987 Budget Adjustments Mrs. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2024, approved and adopted on 12/1/86 and entitled "An Ordinance Adopting the Budget and Salary Schedule for all Municipal Purposes and Uses for the Year 1987" be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2055; Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced the following appointments: Planning Commission - Barbara Jackson, Rick Latham; Housing Authority - Howard Beckman; Park Advisory Commission - Hamilton Sandvig; Regional Tourist Center - Tim Boles; Civil Service Commission - Les Vandervort. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. The full proceedings of the City Council Meeting are recorded on tape and filed at City Hall. V. Van Natta, Secretary James Rice, Mayor January 4, 1987 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Motion was made by Brown, seconded by.Rock to approve the minutes as if read. Motion was unanimously passed. Old Business The Mayor announced that the decision on the request of John Sargent for vacation of certain streets would be postponed for 60 to 90 days because Mr. Sargent suffered severe injuries and will be unable to participate until that time. He reminded the Council that the Public Hearing had been closed and further stated that notice would be sent to the adjacent property owners prior to the matter being considered. New Business Mr. Munce made a presentation regarding disposition of certain parcels of land comprising a portion of Lot 54 in the Urban Renewal area.. Resolution No. 973 entitled "A Resolution Authorizing Direction and Execution of that Certain Real Estate Purchase Agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and A.R. (Bud) Kinney" was unanimously passed on motion by Horn and seconded by Brown. Mr. Munce explained that a Mr. Moe had made a proposal for purchase of the adjacent 18,000 square feet for the purpose of establishing a business for the manufacture of marine rigging and logging rigging. It was moved by Brown and seconded by Horn that Resolution No. 974 entitled "A Resolution authorizing direction and execution of that certain real estate purchase agrement by and between the City of Anacortes and Anacortes Marine Rigging Corporation" be approved. Motion was unanimously passed. It was moved by Horn that the City Attorney be requested to prepare a franchise for Tommy Thompson's railroad extending west of their Burlington Northern tracks to 11th street. Motion was unanimously passed. Discussion was held relative to airplane noise originating from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Several individuals in the audience indicated their displeasure with the noise and asked that the City write a letter of protest. The Mayor indicated he would send a letter to the Navy giving them an opportunity to explain their position. January 4, 1988 - continued It was moved by Smith and seconded by Jackson the construction project on 30th Street in the. Urban Renewal Area be accepted and that the 30 - day lien period be commenced and that retainage in the amount of $11,076.53 be withheld. Motion was unanimously passed. Mayor Rice announced that Ralph Scott had been appointed to the Library Board. It was moved by Horn and seconded by Jackson that Ken Brown be elected Mayor Pro -tem for 1988-1989. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Horn, Separovich, Smith. Nayes - Rock. Abstain - Brown. Meeting was then continued until 7:30 p.m. on January 11, 1988. Steve Mansfield `/Secretary James Rice, or January 11, 1988 - continued meeting The continuation of the January 4, 1988, City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Jim Rice. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Oath of Office was administered to Councilmen elected at the last General Election; Maxwell, Jackson, and Separovich. Oath was ad- ministered by City Clerk, George Khtaian. Mayor Rice opened the meeting on the proposed Commercial Avenue im- provement project. Mel Farnsworth, Dale Smith, Doug Colglazier, Boyd Verr, and Don Coughlin outlined the proposed project as part of an ad hoc committee who is recommending approval. The project as presented consisted of improvement of three blocks on Commercial including brick surfaced crosswalks and a center landscaping island. This would be Phase I in a three phase proposal which would also include development of a 9th street corridor as part of Phase Il and other improvements as well. Speaking on the proposal were the following people: Laura Jackson, Bob Rose, Bob Pickett, Vera Beachum, Gary Smith, John Spaulding, Kathleen Mahoney, Pauline Ford, Tom Little, Ray Separovich, Erica Pickett, Steve Rolph, Themo Demopoulos, Bob Jahns, Steve Funk, Bill Mitchell, John Prosser, and Bud Strom. Members of the Council then discussed the matter and agreed that it would be placed on the agenda for the January 18th meeting for additional discussion and possible action. It was moved by Jackson and seconded by Smith that the Urban Renewal dredging project be accepted as complete and a 30 -day lien period be commenced. Motion was unanimously approved. It was moved by Rock and seconded by Separovich that the proposed easement to Puget Power be approved. Motion was unanimously passed. It was moved by Smith and seconded by Brown that Ordinance No. 2056 entitled "An Ordinance Vacating the South Half of Taylor Street -_ Abutting Lots 1 through 10, Block 2, Plat of King's First Addition to the City of Anacortes" be approved. Motion was unanimously passed.. With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. George KhtZian, City Clerk -Treasurer James Rice, Mayor January 18, 1988 Invocation was given by Reverend Lanting. Roll call found the following: Present - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Absent: Maxwell, Jackson, Rock. It was moved by Separovich and .:seconded by Horn that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as if read. .'lotion unanimously passed. Mayor announced that the proposed Commercial Avenue improvement project will beon Council agenda for consideration at the February 1, 1988 meeting. Mayor Rice declared the week of January 18 - 23 as Caring and Sharing Week for Skagit County on behalf of the Totem Girl Scout Council. He also indicated that a food drive would be held during the time period and food could be deposited at Safeway Store. Dave Ford advised the Council that a sander previously used by the City of Anacortes was no longer Yteeded and had no value and that the City could not even trade the sander in when it purchased its new equipment. It was moved by Smith and seconded by Brown that the sander be declared as surplus property having no value and that it be transferred to the City of LaConner for their use. Motion was unanimously passed. It was moved by Horn and seconded by Separovich that Resolution NO. 976 entitled "A Resolution authorizing and Directing Execution of a Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Skagit County Community Action Agency" be approved. Motion was unanimously carried. It was moved by Horn and seconded by Brown that Resolution No. 977 entitled "A Resolution Authorizing Execution of that Certain Personal Services Contract by and between the City of Anacortes and Del Kahn, Contractor" be approved. This Resolution provided for the employment of Del Kahn as caretaker and maintenance person for the W. T. Preston. Motion was unanimously approved. It was moved by Smith and seconded by Separovich that the November 1987 payroll and claims be approved. Motion was unanimously passed. Payroll - #7210 •- 47497; amount: $250,248.51. Claims - 448353 - 448710; amount: $327,807.12. *8646-8647 are December's warrants. Mayor Rice announced that the contract between the City of Anacortes and Chamber of Commerce be considered at a later date. Mayor Rice also announced that engineers or. the sewer treatment plant would make a presentaticn and given the Council an update on February 8, 1988. There was no further business to come before the meeting, and the meeting was adjourned. / GeorgVhtai/n, City Clerk -Treasurer James Rice, Mayor February 1, 1988 Roll call found the following present: Separovich, Horn, Smith, Maxwell, Jackson, Rock. Absent: Brown. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved on a motion by Smith seconded by Horn. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Horn, Smith, Maxwell, Jackson, Rock. Motion passed. Correspondence - The Mayor read a letter from Mr. Melvin Cummins proposing downtown restrooms in the general vicinity of 9th street and "Q" Avenue. Mayor Rice indicated that an alternative option that was currently being explored by the City was to remodel the buildings east of City Hall at 6th and "Q" for the Parks Department and include public restroom facilities at this location. Mrs. Murphy presented the City Council with an updated list of elected and appointed officials serving the Anacortes community; she did so as a Committee Chair and on behalf of the American Association of University Women. Mayor Rice thanked Mrs. Murphy for the contribution she makes by preparing and distributing this important and useful list. 837 83 8 February 1, 1988 - continued Old Business - The City Council discussed the proposed Commercial Avenue improvements with several members of the audience. Mrs. Horn then moved that the City form a new committee with Council participation involving representatives of those groups represented at this Council Meeting to come up with a revised downtown proposal. The motion was seconded by Rock and passed unanimously. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Maxwell, Jackson, Rock, and Separovich. Mayor Rice then appointed Councilmembers Jackson and Horn to represent the City on this new committee. He added that the City was presently working on a proposal to improve 9th street between "Q" and "R" avenues. He also noted that the City is earmarked to receive 1% out of the 7J% Sales Tax collected. However, 15% of this 1% goes to the County and 1J% to the State for administration. Accordingly, in order to recover in tax revenue, a $1 of city funds invested, an additional $120 in retail sales would have to be generated by the $1 investment. Resolution No. 977 was then adopted on a motion by Separovich seconded by Jackson. This Resolution awarded the official advertising contract to the Anacortes American for $3.65 per column inch. Mayor Rice noted that there was no increase for 1988 over the 1987 rates. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Maxwell, Jackson, Rock, Separovich, and Horn. Motion carried. Mayor Rice indicated that two separate suggestions had been received from Mr. Tommy Thompson regarding the Anacortes Railway and these would be held over until the Study Session next Monday night. At this same meeting, February 8, the City Engineers would update the council on progress on design of the secondary sewer treatment plant. The Council then turned to consideration of a water extension in the vicinity of 13th and "D" avenue. Mr. Frank Penwell has installed a 6" duct tile water line for a 160' length. The Public Works Director reported that the line has been installed in keeping with the City specifications and recommended that it be accepted into the City system. Mr. Jackson moved that this action be taken. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Smith and passed unanimously. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Rock, Separovich, Horn, and Smith. In regard to the same water line, the Council approved a latecomers agreement for Mr. Penwell that would allow him to be reimbursed for part of his costs for any new hookups to this line completed prior to October 1, 1998. This action was taken on a motion by Horn seconded by Smith and passed unanimously. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Rock, Separovich, Horn, Smith, Maxwell. The Council then reviewed once again a proposed list of industrial sewer accounts. Mrs. Smith moved that the Council adopt the list of industrial sewer accounts as set -out in the Public Works Director's January 26, 1988 memorandum. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Separovich, Horn, Smith, Maxwell, Jackson. Mayor Rice reported that in addition to discussing the Anacortes Railway proposal and the secondary sewer plant at next Monday's Study Session, there would be a discussion on the Main Street program. He added that the next regular Council Meeting would be February 16, as February 15 was President's Day. The Council then convened in Executive Session to discuss land disposition. This discussion took approximately one-half hour at which time the Council reconvened without taking any further action. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m. acc_0e A" Geor Kh aian; Ci y Clerk -Treasurer James Rice, Mayor February 16, 1988 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith. Absent: Bud Rock Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Jackson moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the minutes of February 1, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Maxwell. Motion carried. February 16, 1988 - continued Sia Citizen Hearings Mr. Norm Morris asked the Council for relief from the Parks and Cemetery policy requiring two vases in the concrete border around a flat plot marker. Mr. Morris is requesting that only one vase be required at his father's gravesite at Grandview Cemetery. The Council agreed to one vase and Mr. Morris agreed to have the Park Department install a concrete curbing and to properly set the marker. Amendment to Zoning Code - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared a public hearing open on a proposed amendment to the Residential Low Density (RL) zone. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, explained that the proposed change was strictly a housekeeping measure. The text states that a single family house shall be allowed on any lot of record. The addition to the text shall read, "...any lot of record as specified in Section .15b". The Planning Commission unanimously voted for adoption of the amendment. After discussion on density zoning, lots of record and other matters pertaining to the Residential Low Density Zone, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that an Ordinance be prepared amending the Zoning Code, RL Zone, Section (e) Minimum Lot Size. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Mr. Munce suggested that the public hearing process with the Planning Commission and Council is available to present any language changes the Council may recommend. No action was taken. Land Disposition - Urban Renewal Area Messrs. Robert and Charles Manning have expressed an interest in purchasing property currently optioned to Mr. Branko Jurkovich. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, recommended that the City Council extend an option to purchase a portion of Urban Renewal property to the Mannings should Mr. Jurkovich not fulfill his expansion obligations. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that said option be extended to the Mannings. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Urban Renewal Bond Anticipation Note - Ordinance Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that the Council accept the low bid of 5.60% from Shearson Lehman Hutton for a two-year, $800,000 bond anticipation note and that Ordinance No. 2057 authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation bond anticipation notes be adopted. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Bid Award - Refuse Containers Mayor Rice presented the bids received for the purchase of refuse containers: $17,613.88 from DeWald Northwest, Albany, Oregon and $19,977.68 from Capital Industries, Inc., Seattle, Washington. Mr. David Ford, Director of Public Works, explained that a third bid was received after the bid deadline and was returned unopened. A motion was made by Mr. Separovich and seconded by Mr. Jackson that the low bid of $17,613.88 from DeWald Northwest, Albany, Oregon be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Sign Ordinance Compliance A letter draft was presented to the Council for comments. The letter will go to merchants who are not in compliance with the Sign Ordinance, urging them to submit their proposals for revisions to the Sign Ordinance. There will be a meeting on the night of February 22, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. to hear a presentation on Main Street Project. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. George tai , City Clerk -Treasurer James Rice, Mayor March 7, 1988 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the minutes of February 16, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. March 7, 1988 - continued 840 Amendment to Zoning Code - Ordinance Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, explained that the zoning code amendment was recommended in order to clarify the definition of non -conforming lots. Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that "An Ordinance Amending Section .04.10 (e) of Ordinance No. 1917, Passed and Approved on July 16, 1983" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2058. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Resolution - Authorizing Execution of a Contract by and between the City of Anacortes and the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Mayor Rice presented the annual contract between the City of Anacortes and the Chamber of Commerce for the provision of brochures/advertisements to attract visitors to the City of Anacortes. The contract amount is $4,250; however, that amount could be reduced based on any fluctuation in monies received from the Motel/Hotel tax revenues. Mr. Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Separovich, that the resolution authorizing execution of a contract by and between the city of Anacortes and the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce to provide certain advertisement/distribution services be adopted and given Resolution No. 978. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Surplus Equipment - 1980 Dodge Aspen The Police Department has surplused a 1980 Dodge Aspen that has accumulated over 130,000 miles and is in need of repairs that would require an investment of approximately $2,000. The Police Department recommends that the vehicle ownership be transferred to the City of La Conner. Mr. Rock moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, that transfer of ownership of the 1980 Dodge Aspen be made in the form of a gift to the City of LaConner. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Anacortes Rotary Club - Boat Show Mayor Rice explained that the Anacortes Rotary club would like to sponsor a boat show during the upcoming "Taste of Skagit" Festival on April 8th, 9th and 10th. Boats would be displayed on the east side of R Avenue from 5th to 9th streets; on the east side of Market street; and on the south side of 7th street from Q to R Avenues. The Fire Department has approved the boat display plan as it provides for a 10 -foot fire lane on the west side of all streets. The Mayor requested that all the residences along 7th street from Q to R Avenues be notified of the event. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that the Anacortes Rotary Club be allowed to utilize 7th street, R Avenue and Market Street for the Taste of Skagit Boat Show. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Voucher Approval Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk -Treasurer) as required by RCW 42.24.080 and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on warrant register which has been made available to the Council December, 1987 January, 1988 committee. These vouchers are as follows: PAYROLL FUND Warrant No: 7497-7784 Amount: $245,997.65 CLAIMS FUND Warrant No: 8646-9268* Amount: $650,090.67 * 8648-8710 issued 11/87 9007-9028 issued 1/88 9030-9032 issued 1/88 9102-9140 issued 1/88 PAYROLL FUND Warrant No: 7785-9381 Amount: $244,267.50 CLAIMS FUND Warrant No.: 9007-9381* Amount: $503,581.37 * 9029- issued 12/87 9033-9101 issued 12/87 9141-9207 issued 12/87 9229-9265 issued 12/87 9268 issued 12/87 March 7, 1988 - continued Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that as of March 7, 1988, the Council approve for payment those vouchers included .in, the above list. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Amendment to Shoreline Master Plan Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, presented the recommendations made by the Planning Commission on the Shoreline Designations for the recently annexed Whistle Lake, Heart Lake and portion of Lake Erie. After receiving excellent testimony and documentation from Evergreen Islands, the Planning Commission recommends: Portion of Lake Erie, NATURAL; southern two- thirds of Heart Lake, NATURAL; northern one-third of Heart Lake, CONSERVANCY; and Whistle Lake, CONSERVANCY II. Conservancy II would specifically limit permitted uses to water dependent low intensity outdoor recreation, parks, and water dependent scientific research. Mr. Richard Threet, 2801 17th St., questioned the legality of creating a new Shoreline Designation (Concervancy II) without benefit of public hearing. Mr. Munce indicated that an opinion will be sought from the City Attorney. Mr. Threet also expressed concern that Toot Swamp be included in the designation assigned to Whistle Lake. Mr. Munce explained that the associated wetlands of a main body of water are not separately assigned a designation; however, Mr. Munce will consult with the Department of Ecology for further clarification. Mr. Threet recommended a Natural designation for Whistle Lake due to its uniqueness in depth and qualification as a wilderness experience. Mayor Rice closed the Public Hearing. No action was taken and the Council will further review the Shoreline amendments at the Study Session on March 14th. Comprehensive Park Plan Consultant Contract Mr. Steve Colby, Park Director, presented his recommendation that the Council approve the selection of J.C. Draggoo & Associates to prepare a new Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan for the contracted consultant fee of $9,872.00. Mrs. Smith so moved, seconded by Mr. Brown. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Ebb Tide Processing, Inc. - Shoreline Enforcement Action Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, asked the City Council to extend the appeal period and to reduce the penalty assessed against Ebb Tide Processing, Inc. for violations of the Shoreline Master Program. Mr. Munce explained that Ebb Tide has incurred substantial costs in the preparation of accurate survey information; that the owners of Ebb Tide have pledged to work with the City on future improvements; and that the $1,000.00 fine will compensate for costs incurred by the City in the enforcement action. Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the appeal period be extended to March 7, 1988 and that the penalty assessed against Ebb Tide Processing, Inc. for violations of the Shoreline Master Plan be reduced to $1,000.00. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Resolution Authorizing Lease Agreement Between the City of Anacortes and Shannon Point Seafoods, Inc. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, presented a Lease and Purchase Agreement and Resolution authorizing same to the Council. Mr. Munce explained that the terms of the purchase agreement, including the obligation of the City as lessor to build a dock facility, are contingent upon the signing of the Lease and Purchase Agreement by the owner of Shannon Point Seafoods, Inc. and the signing of the Lease Agreement by the owner of the adjacent industry, Hydraulic Fishing Supply. Mrs. Horn moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the Lease and Purchase Agreement between the City of Anacortes and Shannon Point Seafoods be approved and the Resolution authorizing the real estate purchase and lease agreement be adopted and given RESOLUTION No. 979. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Resolution Authorizing Lease Agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Hydraulic Fishing Supply, Inc. Mr. Munce presented a Resolution and Lease Agreement to the Council for approval. The Lease is between the City of Anacortes and Hydraulic Fishing Supply, Inc. and the execution of the lease obligations will commence when both Shannon Point Seafoods, Inc. and Hydraulic Fishing Supply, Inc. have signed their respective Lease and Purchase Agreements. Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the Lease Agreement between the City of Anacortes and Hydraulic Fishing Supply, Inc. be approved and the Resolution authorizing the lease agreement be adopted and given Resolution No. 980. Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried. March 7, 1988 - continued 8 42 Sewer Treatment Plant Dumping Rate Increase A rate increase was proposed for the dumping of septage at the Anacortes Sewer Treatment Plant. The proposed increase is from $.02 per gallon of septage to $.05 per gallon. Additionally, a card will be required to gain access to the plant. The card fee will be, $25.00; any cards lost will need to be. replaced at the full fee. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the septage dumping fees at the Anacortes Sewer Treatment.Plant be raised .to $.05 per gallon of septage and a mser card will be required at a $25.00 -fee. Vote: -Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Appointment - Planning Commission Mr. Murray Goddard was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Planning.. -Commis sion created by the resignation of Chairman Robert Hogg. Chairman - "Lady of the Sea" Committee Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that Mr. Ray Separovich be appointed Chairman of The Lady of the Sea Statue to be placed on Cap Sante Viewpoint. He will be authorized to work with civic organizations for the soliciting of funds, selection of committees, etc. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Resolution - Project for the 90's Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that a Resolution be adopted determining that the City of Anacortes would be well served by the establishment of an improvement effort to be known as the "Project for the 90's". The resolution further determines that Mr. Don Childs is appointed as Chairman of the "Project for the 90's." Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Horn, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Resolution shall be No. 981. Executive Session Mayor Rice stated a 30 -minute executive session would be held to discuss land disposition. The Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m. and without taking any further action, the meeting was 9,01ourned. 0 George/ htavn, City Clerk -Treasurer James Rice, Mayor March 21, 1988 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Ruth Horn Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of March 7, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, .Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Amendments to Shoreline Master Plan Mayor Rice explained that, upon instruction from the Council, the City Attorney would prepare an ordinance amending the Anacortes Shoreline Master Plan. The amendments are necessary to assign shoreline designations to the recently annexed Whistle, Heart and a portion of Erie Lakes. Mr. Ian Munce,. Planning Director, presented the designations discussed'by Council as follows: 1) portion of Lake Erie - NATURAL, 2) northern 1/3 of Heart Lake - CONSERVANCY, southern two-thirds of Heart Lake - NATURAL, 3) Whistle Lake - CONSERVANCY with uses exclusively limited to water -dependent,.. low intensity outdoor recreation, parks, water dependent scientific research. Also excluded are motorized vehicles/boats on land or water. Mr. Munce further pointed out that the City Council and Forest Board, through amendment to the Forest Land Management Plan, can enforce more stringent limitations and uses to the lake shoreline areas. Motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Separovich that the City Attorney prepare an Ordinance for the next Council Meeting which will amend the Anacortes Shoreline Master Plan to include Heart, Whistle and a portion of Erie Lakes. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. March 21, 1988 - continued Ordinance - Regulations Regarding Drug Paraphernalia Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, explained that the ordinance before the Council is patterned after a similar ordinance used by the City of Everett. That City has had success in successfully prosecuting cases under their drug paraphernalia ordinance. The ordinance will provide local law enforcement with a tool to prosecute locally within the municipal court system. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Jackson seconded, that an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Anacortes Regulating possession, Manufacture, Delivery and Advertisement of Drug Paraphernalia and Providing Definitions and Penalties", be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2059. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Ordinance -Regulations Regarding Pawnbrokers and Second -Hand Dealers Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, explained that the ordinance before the Council was proposed to provide a further tool for the local law enforcement agency to trace and recover stolen items. The ordinance, in part, requires proper maintenance of records upon purchase of second-hand items. Mr. Mansfield further added Exemption #5 to Section 9: Businesses owned and operated by non-profit corporations such as service clubs and churches. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Brown seconded that "An Ordinance of the City of Anacortes Regulating Pawnbrokers and Second -Hand Dealers, Establishing Reporting and Inspection Standards, and Providing Penalties for Violations", be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2060. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Waiver - Dale Ostrum, 2618 B Avenue- Water Service Mayor Rice explained that Mr. and Mrs. Ostrum were unable to attend tonight's meeting and were asking for a postponement to the April 4, 1988 Council Meeting. Mayor Rice requested that Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, present anticipated costs in establishing an L.I.D. at the next Council meeting. Proposed Industrial Building/Traffic Situation - Ordinance Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, presented information on the current traffic volume on "R" and Commercial Avenues. In a 1980 study done by Entranco Engineers to determine the impacts of industrial development east of Commercial Avenue, it was recommended that after 1985 a long-term major capital improvement would be necessary to accommodate increased traffic flow. An at -grade intersection at SR 20 and R Avenue, an overpass or an underpass were recommendations proposed by Entranco. Mr. Munce further explained that Entranco's recommendations were based on continuing growth in the module fabrication industry formerly located in Anacortes Industrial area; however, a recent review by URS Corporation, our consulting engineers, shows an annual traffic volume increase of 5% and a volume increase that exceeds earlier projections made by Entranco that included the now - terminated Snelson projects. An application has been made to CERB for funds for an overpass and Road Improvement Assessments to develop a Highway Improvement Fund are two possible means of developing long term solutions; in any event, a Moratorium on building permits for industrial development east of Commercial Avenue was proposed by the Planning Director as the correct action to take now until a long term solution is put into place. After discussion, Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Brown seconded that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Placing a Moratorium on New Building in the Light and Heavy Manufacturing Zones East of Commercial Avenue" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2061. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Smith. Motion carried. April Clean -Up Month Mayor Rice reminded the audience that the City will conduct the annual clean- up campaign during the month of April. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Georgeaian City C1er-k-"Treasurer James Rice, Mayor 84 April 4, 1988 844 Mayor Pro -Tem Brown called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the minutes of March 21, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Correspondence Mayor Brown read a letter of resignation from V. Ruth Johns, Forest Lands Manager. Ms. Johns has accepted a position with Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Mayor Brown expressed his appreciation for the work done by Ms. Johns with the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. Citizen Hearings Mrs. Juddie Murphy, 1020 E Avenue, expressed concern that the Shoreline Master Plan amendment assigning a Conservancy designation to Whistle Lake would not clearly exclude single family residence as a permitted use. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, suggested that the shoreline designation map be highlighted indicating the only uses allowed in that shoreline area. Gary Smith, representing the Tulip Festival Board of Trustees, presented the Mayor and Council with this year's Tulip Festival poster. The poster is a signed and numbered edition. Mr. Dennis Post, 715 35th Street; expressed concern rbgarding the proposed underpass/overpass at Highway 20 and R Avenue as his property abuts the exit. Mr. Post has contemplated selling his property, but in light of the proposed project, would like more information on the City's possible purchase of adjacent property. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, explained the State Department of Transportation estimated that four properties would need to be purchased and the proposed budget for the overpass includes monies for the purchase of right of way; however, Mr. Munce suggested that a Road Improvement District program would be another means to accumulate funds for future property acquisition should the CERB funding not become available. Mr. Post also inquired about the City's plans to upgrade the gravel road on 35th Street. Mr. Ford, Director of Public Works, explained that the property owners had chosen not to participate in an L.I.D. to have the street paved and the City is under severe environmental restraints regarding the use of oil/hazardous wastes to maintain the streets. Ordinance - Amending Shoreline Master Plan Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the ordinance amending the Shoreline Master Plan for the City of Anacortes to assign shoreline designations for Whistle, Heart and a portion of Erie Lakes be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2063. Items 1 and 2 of the amendment are to be placed on the Shoreline Map. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson.,,.iMoti6n carried. Waiver - Dale Ostrum - 2618 B Avenue - Water Service Mayor Brown postponed the Waiver request by Mr. Ostrum until the April 18, 1988 meeting. Mayor Brown also stated that the anticipated costs for an L.I.D. would be presented at the April 18th meeting. Mr. Ostrum was not present at this time, but arrived at the meeting at approximately 8:00 and was informed of the postponement. Ordinance - Septic Hauling Rates Mr. Separovich presented the Ordinance to raise the city of Anacortes septic hauling rates. Mr. Separovich expressed concern that the recreational vehicle owners/tourists would be unfairly assessed with the rate increase. Mr. Dave Ford, Public Works Director, explained that the rate increase is for commercial users only and that all recreational vehicles will be directed to the Washington Park dumping site where septage can be dumped at no charge. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that an Ordinance amending rates charged for dumping septic waste materials and requiring the use of access cards to gain plant access be approved and given Ordinance No. 2064. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Ordinance - L.I.D. 195 - Bond Issue Mr. George Khtaian, Finance Director, presented an Ordinance to the Council fixing the interest rate and amount of Local Improvement District No. 195 bonds. The interest free 30 --day period expired on February 19, 1988 and the balance of unpaid assessments is $179,380.15. The Bonds for L.I.D. 195 shall bear interest at the rate of 8.125% per annum. April 4, 1988 - continued Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that an Ordinance relating to L.I.D. 195 bonds be adopted 'and given Ordinance No. 2062. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Abstain: Maxwell. Motion carried. Purchase Contract - Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood Mr. George Khtaian, Finance Director, presented a purchase contract between Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood and the City of Anacortes to the Council for approval. The contract contains the description of Local Improvement No. 195 Bonds, manner of their issuance, purchase price to be paid and the date of delivery and payment. Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that the purchase contract between Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood, Inc. and the City of Anacortes for the purchase of L.I.D. 195 bonds be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Abstain: Maxwell. Motion carried. Voucher Approval Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk -Treasurer) as required by RCW 42.24.80 and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on warrant register which has been made available to the Council committee. These vouchers are as follows: February, 1988 PAYROLL Warrant Numbers: 8072-8361 Amount: $248,996.92 CLAIMS Warrant Numbers: 9382-9724 Amount: $787,827.01 Mr. Jackson moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that as of April 4, 1988, the Council approve for payment those vouchers included in the above list. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Resolution - Amendments to Interlocal Agreement - Washington Cities Insurance Authority Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, explained that the City of Anacortes is a member of the Washington Cities Insurance Authority which is a pooling arrangement composed of various cities in the State of Washington. The amendments presented to the Council would enable a city to withdraw from the Insurance Authority and would also enable the Authority to terminate a City membership. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Rock seconded that a Resolution amending the Interlocal Agreement creating the Washington Cities Insurance Authority be adopted and given Resolution No. 982. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Resolution - Authorizing Interlocal Agreements with Other Jurisdictions Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, explained that the Resolution/Agreement is a clarification of the existing Interlocal Agreement that provides mutual police aid and cooperation with other Skagit County jurisdictions. One amendment, in part, allows for jurisdiction outside the corporate City limites. Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that "A Resolution of the City of Anacortes, Authorizing Entry into Interlocal Agreements for Mutual Police Aid and Cooperation with Other Jurisdictions in Skagit County." be adopted and given Resolution No. 983. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Amending Resolution 4979 - Real Estate Purchase Agreement - Shannon Point Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, presented a Resolution amending a Real Estate Purchase/Lease Agreement between the City of Anacortes and Shannon Point Seafoods, Inc. dated March 7, 1988. Mr. Munce explained that the lease/purchase agreement specifications have remainded the same; however, Scan Am Fish Farms will purchase the property and lease space to Shannon Point Seafoods, Inc. Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that "A Resolution Amending Resolution 4979 Authorizing Real Estate Purchase and Lease Agreements by and between the City of Anacortes and Shannon Point Seafoods, Inc." be adopted and given Resolution No. 984. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Proposed Road Improvement District Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, explained that the question at hand is how we finance development and growth costs in the City of Anacortes. The King County development community has proposed that there be a way to have traffic impact fees 845 April 4, 1988 - continued 846 and a way to assess new developments for their proportional costs of road/intersection improvements. The new Road Improvement District language proposes that each development will be assessed, at the time of the purchase of the building permit, what their share of the overall improvement project would be. In order to develop a Road Improvement District program for the City of Anacortes, Mr. Munce made the following three recommendations to the Council: 1) the City seek formal comment on this proposal from Skagit County, the Skagit Council of Governments and the Washington State Department of Transportation, 2) the City set a public hearing for April 18 to consider adoption of an ordinance implementing a road Improvement District Program as described in Memorandum to City Council dated March 23, 1988; 3) City staff be authorized to prepare an Ordinance that could be adopted May 2, 1988 effective May 16, 1988. Mr. Rock moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the Council authorize City staff to pursue the above mentioned recommendations. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Study Session Mr. Separovich stated that Mr. Milo Moore, former State Fisheries Director, will be at the Study Session, Monday, April 11th to discuss the concept of a fish hatchery located on Fidalgo Bay. Mayor Brown added that Tommy Thompson's train will also be a Study Session agenda item. Executive Session At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Brown announced that the Council would convene in Executive Session to discuss land disposition. At 9:00 p.m. the Council reconvened and without taking any further action, the meeting was adjourned. Ge/Khta A�an, CitClerk-Treasurer James Rice, Mayor April 18, 1988 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Bill Jackson Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded that the minutes of April 4, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings Mr. Dave Malseed, 1702 Sterling Drive, owner of a business in the urban renewal area, read a letter addressed to Mayor Rice. Mr. Malseed requested that the proposed traffic *act fees 'to be. assessed against new development east of Commercial be withdrawn. Mayor Rice stated that a Public Hearing on this matter would be held later in the meeting and Mr. Malseed's concerns would be addressed at that time. Waiver - Dale Ostrum - 2618 B Avenue - Water Service Mayor Rice presented the engineering cost estimates provided by Jim Pemberton, Assistant Director of Public Works, to form a Local Improvement District for the purpose of extending a waterline on B Avenue from 29th street to 27th street and westerly on both 27th street and 29th street approximately on -half block each. The project would cost a minimum of $35,000 and could cost as much as $52,000. Mayor Rice asked that the City Attorney prepare a Resolution of Intent to Form a Local Improvement District to be presented at the May 2, 1988 Council Meeting. Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, stated that he would present maps of the subject area and refined cost estimates to the Council for their review. Mr. Dale Ostrum, 2618 B Avenue, is currently using water from a neighbor's line as Mr. Ostrum's well is contaminated and recent efforts to de -contaminate the well have failed. Mr. Ostrum expressed his willingness to participate in a Local Improvement District. April 18, 1988 - continued 847 Purchase of Property - Secondary Sewage Treatment Project Mayor Rice explained that the current sewer pump at 11th and B Avenue is up to capacity, and with the secondary sewage treatment project, a new pump and location will be required. An ideal location is the four lots at the southwest corner of 12th street and B Avenue. A purchase price of $17,528.00 has been agreed upon by the seller, Mrs. Billie McKee, and the City of Anacortes. A motion was made by Mrs. Horn, seconded by Mrs. Smith, that the Council ratify the purchase of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 244, Anacortes, Original for the purchase price of $17,528.00. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich. Motion carried. Resolution - Approval of Public Works Trust Fund Loan Mayor Rice stated the Resolution before Council would authorize 'a loan agreement between the City of Anacortes and the Department of Community Development for the rehabilitation of existing sewer lines throughout the City. Mr. Separovich moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that "A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Mayor of the City of Anacortes to Execute that Certain Public works Trust Fund Loan Agreement PW -5-88-962-55 between the City of Anacortes and the Department of Community Development" be adopted and given Resolution No. 985. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Resolution - Texaco Water Rate Contract The Mayor explained that a contract has been negotiated with Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc. reflecting a new "fixed" operating rate of $18,334 (8% decrease from 1987), new "variable" rate of $71.76 pmg (13% decrease from 1987), and the monthly capacity charge is to remain the same at $17,756 per month. It is staff's recommendation that authorization be given to enter into a contract with Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc. amending water rates. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that a Resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to water contract, by and between the City of Anacortes and Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc. be adopted and given Resolution No. 986. Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Resolution - City of Oak Harbor Water Rate Contract The Mayor presented the new water rates for the City of Oak Harbor: new "fixed' operating rate is $8,416 (9% increase from 1987), new "variable" operating rate of $71.76 pmg (13% decrease from 1987), and the monthly capacity charge will remain the same at $8,860 per month. Staff recommends that authorization be given to enter into a contract with the City of Oak Harbor amending water rates. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that a Resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to water contract, by and between the City of Anacortes and the City of Oak Harbor be adopted and given Resolution No. 987. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Ordinance - L.I.D. 195 - Interfund Transfer Mayor Rice explained that the transfer of funds from various City funds to L.I.D. 195 is done with the intent to share certain project costs with the property owners. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that an Ordinance Requesting Council Approval of Cash Transfers from Various City Funds to Local Improvement District Fund No. 195 be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2065. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock. Abstain - Maxwell. Motion carried. completion of Public Works Contract Mayor Rice explained that two Public Works Contracts have been completed: 1) Meridian Construction, Inc. for the construction of a small boat launch in the Industrial Park. The estimated contract price was $118,523.00 and the City is holding $5,926.15 in retainage. 2) General Construction, Inc. for the construction of a barge loading facility in the Industrial Park. The final cost was $411,475.21 plus tax and the City is holding $20,573.76 in retainage. Mr. Separovich expressed concern about the bulkheads and brace piles and Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, invited Mr. Separovich to tour the project area with him. Mr. Rock moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that both projects be accepted as complete and that City staff be authorized to release the retainage at the end of the 30 - day lien period providing no valid claims or liens are filed. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich. Motion carried. April 18, 1 cont Public Hearing - Proposed Transportation Impact Fee Mayor Rice declared a Public Hearing open on the proposed transportation impact fee. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, requested that Mr. Malseed's letter be accepted into the public record as part of the hearing testimony. Mr. Munce then provided background information regarding the City's application to the CERB Board for $3.9 million dollars to build an underpass/overpass at Highway 20 and R Avenue. Federal funds would provide 41 million of the cost and the State CERB funding would provide the balance of $2.9 million. At the last CERB Board meeting, it was indicated that the City needs to develop a system of imposing transportation impact fees; as the City has no authority to generate taxes, the public Hearing is being held to propose means of generating additional revenue to pay part of the costs of new transportation projects. Mr. Dave Malseed expressed concern that the additional fees assessed against small business owners would stifle development in the urban renewal area. Mr. Dan Folkers of Quantum Construction asked what the proposed fee would be. Mr. Munce explained that the development fee would be $.50/square foot for new industrial space constructed in the area east of Commercial and north of Highway 20. Mrs. Dan Folkers asked why the fee would be assessed against industrial area businesses as other areas of the City would benefit if, for example, ferry traffic was rerouted down R Avenue. Mr. Munce explained that the transportation impact fee is in the development stage and that during this planning period, it appears that the most logical service area would be east of Commercial where industrial development would continue. There were no further comments and the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Empty Lot/Weed Clean-up Mr. Ray Separovich expressed concern about the vacant lots throughout the City that are overgrown with" weeds. The lots have become unsightly and are potential fire hazards. Mr. Steve Mansfield, City' Attorney, explained that formal enforcement procedures to require the maintenance of lots are lengthy and not always effective. Mayor Rice explained that the City is reviewing different methods of handling this problem. American/Herald Staff Awards Mr. Separovich congratulated staff writers, Mick Burroughs and Scott Gorman for their recent Washington Press Association awards. Extension of Performance Contract - Ballenger Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, explained that Mr. Pat Ballenger has requested an extension of his performance contract to complete his mobile marine full service center. Mr. Dean Maxwell expressed his reluctance to continue to grant contract extensions. Mr. Munce explained that Council has the option to repurchase the property at its original cost plus development costs incurred. Mrs. Horn reviewed the council's unwillingness to grant time period extensions on options held in the City Industrial Park. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that the contract completion date be extended to August 31, 1988. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Separovich, Brown. No - Maxwell. Motion carried. Hearing Date - Amendment to Six -Year Transportation Program Mayor Rice explained that the City of Anacortes Six -Year Transportation Program would need to be amended to accommodate the proposed underpass at Highway 20 and R Avenue. Mr. Rock moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that a Public hearing be held on May 2, 1988 to amend the City's Six -Year Transportation Program. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Resignation - Councilwoman Horn Mayor Rice read a letter of resignation from Mrs. Ruth Horn. The letter, in part, mentioned the cooperative effort achievements of improvements in cost containment measures instituted at City Hall, upgrading of utilities, development of the Industrial Park and the improvement of the permit system. Mayor Rice stated that applications for the vacated position would be received in his office and interviews would be held on May 9, 1988. Resolution - Honoring and Commending Ruth Horn Mayor Rice read a Resolution conveying the wishes of the Council to honor her and April 18, 1988 - continued thank her for her numerous contributions as Councilperson for the City of Anacortes. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Brown seconded that a "Resolution Honoring and Commending Ruth Horn for Her Service as Councilperson for the City of Anacortes" be adopted and given Resolution No. 988. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Georgeotaidi, City Clerk -Treasurer May 2, 1988 James Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Invocation was offered by Father Gerry Clenaghan followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Helen Smith. Absent: Bill Jackson, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of April 18, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Smith, Maxwell. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings Mr. Bill Berry requested copies of any real estate transactions involving property abutting Island Broadcasting which is located in the Urban Renewal Area. Mr. Berry also requested a copy of the Zoning Ordinance which contains the Heavy Manufacturing Zone setback information. B Avenue Water Line Extension Mr. Jim Pemberton, Assistant Public Works Director, presented a drawing showing that proposed improvements would follow from 29th street along B Avenue to the north approximately 1 1/2 blocks to 27th street. Two laterals would run to the west about 250' each. The drawing also presented the five different property owners involved and the potential of eleven building sites. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded that a Resolution of Intent be prepared to formally begin the Public Hearing/notification process to create a Local Improvement District. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Smith, Separovich, Maxwell. Motion carried. Proclamation - National Public Works Week Mayor Rice read a Proclamation proclaiming May 15 through May 21, 1988 as National Public Works Week in the City of Anacortes. The Mayor invited all citizens to recognize the contributions that public works officials make every day toward our health, safety and comfort. Mayor Rice took this opportunity to personally thank the Public Works staff, under the direction of Mr. Dave Ford, for their continued excellent performance. Proclamation - Tourism Week Mayor Rice read a Proclamation proclaiming the significance of the Tourism industry to the well-being of the City of Anacortes and that the Tourism industry can be expected to play an even greater role in the lives of the citizens of Anacortes, and that May 15 through May 21, 1988 be proclaimed as Tourism Week. Mayor Rice encouraged everyone to really welcome visitors to this area. Public Hearing - Amendment to Six Year Street Improvement Program Mayor Rice opened a Public Hearing on an amendment to the Six Year Street Improvement Program to add "R" Avenue, SR -20 Underpass and on-ramp to SR 20 east bound from "R" Avenue as a program project. There were no comments for or against the amendment and the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Brown seconded that a Resolution entitled "A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 943 Passed and Approved on the 15th Day of June, 1987 Adopting a Revised and Extended Comprehensive Street Program." be adopted and given Resolution No. 989. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. 849 May 2, 1988 - continued 850 Bid Award - Water Department Utility Truck Mayor Rice explained that there were three responses to the bid call for the Water Department utility service vehicle. The bids were: Frontier Ford, Inc. - total price including tax: $29,954.05; Diehl Ford, Inc. - total price including tax: $31,438.92; Utility Equipment, Inc., - total price including tax: $32,324.17. Mrs. smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that Frontier Ford of Anacortes, Washington, with 'the lowest qualifying proposal, be awarded the contract for a Water Department utility service vehicle. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Smith. Motion carried. Bid Award - Forklift Mr. Jim Pemberton, Assistant Public Works Director, explained that there were six bids received; only one bid fit all of the bid specifications. That bid, however, exceeded the budgeted amount for the item, and it was staff's recommendation that the Council reject all bids, the specifications be modified, and that the item be rebid. It was so moved by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Smith. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Smith, Maxwell. Motion carried. Bid Award - Parking Concession Contract Mayor Rice explained that a Review Committee composed of two representatives from the State ferry system and two citizens from the community had evaluated the two bids received for the Parking Concession Contract. The Committee reviewed bids made by the Chamber of Commerce and Genora Olsen and recommended the award be made to Ms. Olson. Mr. Brown requested more information on both the review process and the projected revenue amounts. It was decided that the May 2nd meeting would be continued to May 9th to discuss the matter further. Bid Award - Construction of a Boat Launch Located in the Industrial Park Mayor Rice explained that ten bids were received and opened on April 28th. Mr. John Leonard of Leonard and Boudinot recommended that the City award the bid to the low bidder, Trico Contracting, Inc. of Burlington, Washington. The bid is $137,465.62 which is less than estimated. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Separovich 'seconded that the Bid award for Anacortes Industrial Park Hydraulic Fishing Supply Boat Launch Ramp go to TriCO Contracting, Inc. of Burlington, Washington in the amount of $137,465.62. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Smith, Maxwell, Separovich. Motion carried. Ordinance - Amending Budget - Library Mayor Rice explained that an Ordinance is necessary to amend the budget to reflect additional revenues received from Skagit County to assist in providing library services to the citizens of unincorporated Skagit County. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded that "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2050, Approved and Adopted on December 7, 1987, and Entitled "An Ordinance Adopting the Budget and Salary Schedule for all Municipal Purposes and Uses for the Year 1988" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2066. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Ordinance - Amendment to Fees/Penalties for Water Connects/Disconnects Mayor Rice explained that a $40.00 reconnect penalty for connections made without City authorization was not achieving hoped-for controls and was administratively impractical. Additionally, a $40.00 reconnect fee for service after hour or on holidays was equally unsuccessful, and an Ordinance amending the fee schedule was appropriate to delete these items. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that "An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 2034 dated April 20, 1987 Providing for Disconnection and Reconnection to the City Water Supply and Providing Rates Therefore" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2067. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Smith. Motion carried. Approval - Payroll/Claims Vouchers for March, 1988 Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk -Treasurer) as required by RCW 42.24.080 and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on warrant register which has been made available to the Council committee. These vouchers are as follows: March, 1988 PAYROLL Warrant Numbers: 8362-8654 Amount: $245,270.56 CLAIMS Warrant Numbers: 9725-10084 Amount: $713,100.00 May 2, 1988 - continued 85J_ Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that as of May 2, 1988, the Council approve for payment those vouchers included in the above list. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Smith, Maxwell. Motion carried. Oline Property Purchase/To be Used for Street -end City Park Mayor Rice presented the background on the purchase of a piece of property just west of the Guemes Ferry site. The purchase price is $39,160 and it is staff's recommendation that the purchase price be approved and authorization be given to staff to release a check from the Park capital fund for the purchase of the property. It was so moved by Mr. Separovich and seconded by Mrs. Smith. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Smith, Maxwell, Separovich. Motion carried. Resolution - Authorizing Execution of a Quit Claim Deed Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, explained that the title to property described as the north 4 feet of Lots 18 through 20, Block 5, First Addition to the City of Anacortes is not clear and that a Quit Claim Deed is necessary to correct title transfer mistakes made in 1919. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that "A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Quit Claim Deed to Certain Described Real Estate Within the City of Anacortes", be adopted and given Resolution No. 990. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Dump Site - Grass, Sod and Leaves Mayor Rice announced that starting on Saturday, May 7th, from the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the old garbage dump site at 38th street and "A" Avenue, the City will accept grass, sod and leaves only (no containers or plastic bags) for composting. The service will continue through May, June and July. There will be an attendant on site and fees will be collected at that time. The fee will be $2.00 per truckload and $.50 per bag. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded that the fees of $.50 and $2.00 be approved as dumping fees for grass, sod and leaves. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Separovich,.Brown, Smith. Motion carried. Study Session There will be a study session on May 9, 1988 to review candidates for the vacated Council position. Executive Session At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Rice announced that the Council would convene in Executive Session to discuss a possible real estate contract. At 9:00 p.m. the Council reconvened and without taking any further action, continued the meeting until 7:30 p.m., May 9th to discuss the Parking Shuttle service. ��. George taia4, City Clerk -Treasurer May 9, 1988 - continued meeting of May 2, 1988 James Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Transportation Impact Fee Presentation Mr. Dan Gottlieb of Riddell, Williams reviewed the Local Transportation Improvement Program proposed for east of Commercial Avenue. Shuttle Bus Contract Mr. John Prosser, representing the Chamber of Commerce, reviewed the background to the proposed shuttle bus service for the summer, and concluded by supporting the selection process and its selection of Ms. Genora Olson's proposal. Mr. Brown stated that he had assured himself on the financial background to this proposal. Mr. Jackson moved that the City award the Shuttle Bus Contract for 1988 to Ms. Genora Olson. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brown and passed unanimously. Shell Oil Water Contract A May 4, 1988 Memorandum from the City Finance Director was presented recommending a detailed Resolution authorizing contract execution with Shell Oil Company. May 9, 1988 - continued 852 Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Rock seconded that "A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Amendment to Water Contract, by and between the City of Anacortes and Shell Oil company" be adopted and given Resolution No. 991. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Meeting Schedule Change Mayor Rice announced that the first Council meeting in June will be held on the evening of Tuesday, June 7, 1988. Executive Session At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Rice announced that the Council would convene in Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. At 8:30 p.m., the Council reconvened and without taking any further action, the meeting was adjourned. Georg htai Cit# Clerk -Treasurer James Rice, Mayor May 16, 1988 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Invocation was offered by Reverend David Love followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Bill Jackson. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the minutes of May 2, 1988 and the minutes of the continued meeting of May 9, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Appointment to Council Mr. Separovich moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that Mr. Thomas E. Lian be appointed to the Council to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councilwoman Ruth Horn. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich. Motion carried. City Clerk -Treasurer, George Khtaian, administered the Oath of Office and Mr. Lian took his seat on the dais. Citizen Hearings None. Resolution of Intent - L.I.D. 197 - 29th &.B Avenue Water Line Mayor Rice presented a Resolution that would begin the Public Hearing process to establish a Local Improvement District (installation of a water line at 29th and B Avenue). Mr. Maxwell stated that he felt there would be no long term benefit to the area residents or to the City in delaying action and moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, that a "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Anacortes, Washington, declaring its intention to order the installation of a water line on B Avenue from 27th street to 29th street, two water lines on 27th street and 28th street, respectively, each extending westerly approximately 175 feet from the water line on B Avenue, a hydrant at the corner of 28th street and B Avenue and necessary appurtenances, and to create a local improvement district to assess the cost and expense of carrying out such improvements against the properties specially benefited thereby, and notifying all persons who desire to object to the improvements to appear and present their objections at a hearing before the City Council to be held on June 20, 1988." be adopted and given Resolution No. 992. Vote: Ayes - Smith, rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown Lian. Motion carried. Resolution Setting Public Hearing Date for Alley Vacation - North Island Boat Mayor Rice presented a Resolution to set a Public Hearing date on a request by North Island Boat to vacate a portion of the alley lying between 19th and 18th streets and Commercial and "Q" Avenues. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that a Resolution affixing the hearing date of the above mentioned vacation request as June 7, 1988 be adopted and given Resolution No. 993. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. Request for Street Variance - North Island Boat Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, presented a request from North Island Boat to delete required curb and gutter, sidewalk and street widening improvements to their property at 1806 Q Avenue. Mr. Ford explained that the uncertainty of placement .of future street widening and reconstruction near the R/Q Avenue crossover could very well necessitate removal or substantial modification to any improvements made now. Mrs. Smith expressed concern for the safety of foot traffic along Q Avenue, and Mr. Maxwell questioned the lack of consistency in enforcing the street improvements required by Ordinance. S 5 May 16, 1988 - continued Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the Variance Request for street improvements at 1806 "Q" Avenue be granted with the stipulations that North Island Boat provide a Power of Attorney for not opposing a L.I.D. procedure to later install the improvements and that North Island Boat gravel a sidewalk area through the total length of their property to provide a pathway for pedestrian traffic. Vote:. Ayes - Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Conditional Use - T.C.I. Cablevision Mayor Rice opened a Public Hearing to grant a conditional Use Permit to T.C.I. Cablevision to allow a third receiving dish at 3901 H Avenue. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, provided background information and the recommendations of the Planning Commission. No public comments were received. Ms. Billie Ford, Manager of T.C.I. Cablevision, explained that the 3rd dish was necessary to accommodate MTV and other channels in the Anacortes system. Mr. Maxwell inquired as to whether the neighboring property owners had been clearly notified of the additional height (metal pedestal - 10', dish - 13') of the receiving dish. Mr. Rock also expressed concern that the home owners in that area had not had sufficient notification/review. Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that T.C.I. Cablevision be granted a Conditional Use Permit to install a third receiving dish at 3901 H Avenue. The metal based will be 10' in height and the receiving dish will be 13' in height. Additionally, T.C.I. Cablevision will adhere to the landscaping conditions attached to the original Conditional Use Permit: a continuous belt of evergreen landscaping and screening be established at an initial height of four feet. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Smith. Nayes - Maxwell, Rock. Abstain: Lian. Motion carried. Resolution - Cemetery Marker Adjustments Mayor Rice presented a memorandum from Steve Colby, Cemetery Director, informing the Council that wholesale marker prices to the City of Anacortes have increased $20.00 each. Mr. Colby explained that a Resolution was necessary to amend the Grandview Cemetery 1988 Schedule for Charges to reflect the recent price increase. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded that a "Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule for Marker Supplies and Services rendered in Connection with Grandview Cemetery" be adopted and given Resolution No. 994. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Maxwell, Separovich, Rock. Motion carried. Equipment Surplus to School District Mayor Rice presented a memorandum from Mr. Steve Colby, Parks and Recreation Director, informing the Council that the Anacortes School District has requested the use of the engine from a surplused 1968 Dodge Pickup, Vehicle # 111. It is Mr. Colby's recommendation that the vehicle be surplused to the Anacortes School District at no cost and that the School District be responsible for the disposal of the truck body or any vehicle parts that they are not able to use. It was so moved by Mr. Separovich, and seconded by Mr. Maxwell. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Local Transportation Improvement Program Mayor Rice opened a Public Hearing to establish funding for transportation improvements necessitated by economic development in the Urban Renewal Area and east of Commercial. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, explained that this matter had been before the Council at study session, and that no public comment had been received in response to published notice. There were no further comments and Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that an "Ordinance of the City of Anacortes, Washington, adopting a Local Transportation Improvement Program; Establishing the Geographic Boundaries of the Plan Area; Adopting a Long Term Transportation Plan; Adopting a Six -Year Capital Funding Program; Imposing Transportation Impact Fees and Providing for Their Disposition; Designating the Departments of Planning and Community Development and Public Works to Administer the Program; and Establishing an Appeals Process." be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2068. Vote: Ayes - Smith,Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion passed. Executive Session Mayor Rice announced that the Council would convene in Executive Session to discuss a possible real estate transaction. Mayor Rice also announced that there will be a Study Session on Monday, May 23, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. The topic will be a Secondary Sewage treatment Plan update by E.E.S. May 16, 1988 - continued 854 At 9:00 p.m. the Council reconvened meeting was adjourned. P George tai , City Clerk -Treasurer June 7, 1988 and without taking any further action, the i� 4e -e— James Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith, Bud Rock, Bill Jackson. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the minutes of May 16, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings None. Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Paul and Mary Luvera Mayor Rice read a Resolution expressing appreciation for the contribution made by Paul and Mary Luvera for the purpose of acquisition and development of a community park adjacent to the Guemes Ferry dock. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Rock seconded that a "Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Paul and Mary Luvera for Their Donation to the City of Anacortes Park Fund" be adopted and. given Resolution No. 995. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Sargent's Addition Vacation Mayor Rice reopened a Public Hearing to take comments on a request by Mr. John Sargent to vacate certain streets and alleys in the Northern Pacific Addition to Anacortes. Two letters were received protesting Mr. Sargent's previous application for Preliminary Plat approval. Mr. Don Semrau, surveyor/ engineer representing Mr. Sargent, stated that Mr. Sargent does not wish to carry out the Preliminary Plat development proposed earlier, and intends to build a single family residence for himself. Dr. and Mrs. Harold Clure, 2705 Clure Way, expressed concern about potential loss of access to park lands, to the loss of legal access to their own property and to the loss of potential City utility improvements. Mrs. Julie Lovejoy, 2817 17th St., expressed a desire for a better project plan that wouldn't inhibit access to abutting properties. Mr. John Sargent, 1237 Fir Street, Othello, WA., restated his intention to build his residence only on the subject property. He said that he had invited the adjacent property owners to participate in the costs of improving right-of-way, but had had no response. Mr. Richard Dildine, 1211 6th Street., stated that it would be better to review drawings of Mr. Sargent's current building plans before making a vacation decision. Mr. Ole Lindbo, 1418 Georgia, expresed his approval of the proposed vacation request. There were no further comments, and the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Mrs. Smith requested that the Public Works Department provide a proposal for improving Erie Street for the Council's review at the next meeting. Mrs. smith then moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson that Council postpone taking action on this matter until Monday, June 20th. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Lion's Club Retail Fireworks Stand Permit Fire Chief, Cecil Little presented a request from the Lion's Club to have a retail fireworks stand. The stand is to be located at 22nd Street and Commercial Avenue on the Anacortes Marine property. All licenses, insurance and certificates are in order and Chief Little recommended approval of the request. Mrs. Smith so moved, seconded by Mr. Brown. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. June 7, 1988 - continued Ordinance - Lifting Building Moratorium Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, stated that given that the City has completed preliminary engineering work, that the Council has amended the 6 -year Street Improvement Plan to include the underpass at SR20 and R Avenue, and that the Transportation Impact Fee is being implemented, it is now being requested that the Moratorium on industrial development east of Commercial be lifted. Mr. Maxwell moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, that "An Ordinance Lifting the Moratorium Established by City Ordinance No. 2061" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2069. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Alley Vacation - North Island Boat Mayor Rice opened a Public Hearing to take public comment on an application made by North Island Boat to vacate a portion of alley between 18th and 19th streets and Commercial and "Q" Avenues. Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, recommended approval of the vacation with the following 4 conditions: 1) the usual charge for vacated property be waived provided that North Island Boat provide the City easements for sanitary sewer lines crossing their property and serving other businesses in the area for which the City does not now have easements, 2) that easements over the vacated area be retained for all utilities including City utilities, power company, telephone company, gas company and T.V. cable utilities, 3) ,that North Island Boat provide an easement for City utilities, power, telephone, gas and T.V. cable utilities across property previously owned by the Burlington Northern Railroad and purchased by North Island Boat, 4) that in the areas where easements will provide for underground utilities, no permanent structures be built over said easements. Mr. Separovich moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson that the vacation request be granted with the four conditions listed above. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. Participation in EIS - Aircraft Operations in NAS Whidbey Island Area Mayor Rice informed the Council that the Department of the Navy, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, will be conducting the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement to study the impacts of anticipated growth at NAS Whidbey. The Town of Coupeville is participating in the study, and Mr. Jim Fitch, Co -Chairman of Fidalgo Islanders for a Sound Environment, encouraged the Council to request .that Anacortes and Fidalgo Island be included in the study area. Mr. Rock so moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Participation in Washington Register of Natural Areas - Heart Lake Mayor Rice explained that the City of Anacortes has the opportunity to contribute to the protection of Anacortes forestland in the Heart Lake area by participating in the Washington Register of Natural. Areas voluntary protection program. Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded that the City of Anacortes make application to include an area of Anacortes forestland in the Heart Lake Area in the Washington Register of Natural areas for the identification and protection of this ecologically significant site. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Approval - April Vouchers audited required by RCW required by RCW made available t April, 1988 Payroll/Claims Vouchers and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk Treasurer) as 42.24.080 and those expense reimbursement claims certified as 42.24.090, have been recorded on warrant register which has been o the Council committee. These vouchers are as foljows: PAYROLL Warrant Numbers: Amount: CLAIMS Warrant Numbers: Amount: Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Rock seconded that as of approve for payment those vouchers included in the Separwich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. 8655 - 8946 $249,360.70 10091 - 10492 $914,504.39 June 7, 1988, the Council above list. Vote: Ayes - Motion carried. Water Rate Study - Increase in Rates Mayor Rice presented a May 26, 1988 Memorandum from George Khtaian, Finance Director, that included minutes from the Water Rate Study Committee meeting and included the proposed residential/ commercial rate increases. An Ordinance will be submitted to the Council for approval at the June 20 meeting. 855 8-5G June 7, 1988 Consultant Services Contract - 32nd Street UAB Project Mayor Rice presented a memo from Jim Pemberton, Assistant Director of Public Works regarding the 32nd Street UAB Project. The total possible cost for the project is $168,346.00. This figure represents estimates for PS&E design by Entranco, right-of-way acquisition including appraisal services, soils investigation, etc. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that City staff execute the Consultant Services Contract and issue Notice to Proceed with the preliminary engineering of this project. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Resolution of Intent to Form Local Improvement District # 198 Mayor Rice presented a Resolution of Intent to form an L.I.D. in the area of 38th street between V Avenue and S Avenue to pave 38th Street. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Brown seconded that "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Anacortes, Washington, declaring its intention to order the improvement of various streets within the City, and to create a local improvement district ... a hearing before the City Council to be held on July 5, 1988" be adopted and given Resolution No. 996. Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown.Motion carried. Conditional Use Permit - TCI Receiver - 38th and H Avenue Mayor Rice stated that he had received comments of concern over the height of the third dish to be installed by TCI Cablevision at the 38th and H Avenue site. Mayor Rice approached TCI about the possibility of expanding their lease area to the east to accommodate the third dish at the same height as the existing dishes. Mayor Rice reported that TCI Cablevision is willing to lease an additional 20' east to accomplish this goal. Mr. Maxwell moved to amend the lease between the City of Anacortes and TCI Cablevision to reflect this additional area. Mr. Rock seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. Study Session Mayor Rice announced that there will be a study session on the evening of June 13, 1988. The Library and Museum Boards have been invited to attend and the Port and City of Anacortes will review the secondary sewage treatment site. Mayor Rice announced that on July 7th there will be an update on the secondary sewer treatment plant. Executive Session Mayor Rice stated that the Council would convene in Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter. At 9:45_p.m., the Council reconvened and without taking any further action, the meetingwas adjourned. /V49�a ` �James A�Geo eKh ian, ity Clerk -Treasurer ce, Mayor June 20, 1988 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith, Bud Rock, Bill Jackson. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the minutes of June 7, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings None. Appreciation to Mill and Mine Workers, Cumberland B.C. Mayor Rice explained to the audience that representatives from the Mill and Mine Workers of Cumberland, Victoria, B.C. have placed a wreath at the Seafarer's Memorial and intend to do so every year. Mrs. Helen Smith will be attending a similar commemorative ceremony in Cumberland honoring mill and mine workers. Mayor Rice expressed his appreciation for Cumberland's gesture of support. Meeting - 32nd Street - Proposed Improvements Mayor Rice announced that on June 30, 1988, there will be an informal meeting to discuss proposed improvements to 32nd Street from Commercial Avenue to D Avenue. June 20, 1988 - continued The meeting will be attended by City staff and representatives from Entranco engineers and is open to anyone wishing to attend. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Ordinance - Alley Vacation - North Island Boat Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Rock seconded that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Govt. Lot 2 in Section 19, Township 35 North, Range 2 East, W.M. (between 18th and 19th streets at R avenue) City of Anacortes, Washington" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2070. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Ordinance - Water Rate Increase Mayor Rice presented to the Council for approval an Ordinance increasing water rates to both residential and commercial users. Both the monthly service charge and retail consumption charge will increase on July 1, 1988 and again on January 1, 1990. Mr. Jackson moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Providing Rates to be Charged for'the Furnishing and Sale of City Water by the City of Anacortes, and Repealing Certain Sections of Ordinance No. 1946 dated April 23, 1984" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2071. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Continued Discussion - Sargent's Vacation Mayor Rice brought the Council up to date on current proposals regarding the request by Mr. Sargent to vacate portions of streets and alleys in the Northern Pacific Addition. Dr. and Mrs. Clure were not able to attend the meeting and requested postponement of any decision until future Council activity. The Council members, Public Works Director, Mr. Dave Ford, and the proponent, John Sargent, discussed proposals for vacation/access and the proceedings are on tape and filed at City Hall. Mr. Separovich moved that the vacation request be granted and the motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Rice recommended that he meet with the Public Works Department and Mr. Sargent relative to developing a proposal that would be agreeable to staff, and that the matter would be placed on the July 5, 1988 Council agenda. Eagles Retail Fireworks Stand Permit Assistant Fire Chief, Bill Ross presented a request from the Eagles to have a retail fireworks stand. The stand is to be located at the Coast to Coast parking lot, 1100 block of Commercial Avenue. All licenses, insurance and certificates are in order and Assistant Chief Ross recommended approval of the request. Mr. Rock so moved, seconded by Mr. Brown. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Approval - May Payroll/Claims Vouchers Voucher's audited and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk Treasurer) as required by RCW 42.24.080 and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on warrant register which has been made available to the Council committee. These vouchers are as follows: May, 1988 PAYROLL Warrant Numbers: 8947 - 9236 Amount: $253,748.41 CLAIMS Warrant Numbers: 10493-10831 Amount: $650,529.08 Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that as of June 20, 1988, the Council approve for payment those vouchers included in the above list. Vote: Ayes Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. Public Hearing - L.I.D. 197 Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing open. Mr. Jim Pemberton, Assistant Public Works Director, explained that the Public Hearing was being held to hear comments on the establishment of a Local Improvement District to install water lines on B Avenue from 27th street to 29th street; two water lines on 27th street and 28th street, each extending westerly from the water line on B Avenue. Mr. Pemberton stated that he had not received any written comments. Mrs. Fern Leek, 3120 Cherokee Lane, Mt. Vernon, WA inquired as to whether the boundaries of the L.I.D. could be extended to include additional lots in her ownership. Discussion ensued and as there were no further comments, Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Pemberton said that staff would review Mrs. Leek's request and that an Ordinance would be prepared for the July 5th Council meeting. 851 8 5 8Tune 20, 1988 - continued Vacation Request - Port of Anacortes Mayor Rice announced that action on the vacation request made by the Port of Anacortes will be postponed until the latter part of July or early August. Set Public Hearing Date - 6 -year Transportation Improvement Program Mayor Rice stated that it was necessary to set a Public Hearing date to complete the annual update of the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program. Mr. Brown moved that July 18, 1988 be set as the Public Hearing date. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rock and passed unanimously. Completion of Public Works Contract - "A" Avenue Mr. Jim Pemberton, Assistant Public Works Director, reviewed background information on a contract awarded last year to R.J. Lampers Construction for the construction of "A" Avenue from 37th street south to the south City limits. Mr. Pemberton also reviewed the costs items for the project. Mrs. Smith complemented the Public Works department on the appearance of the finished project. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the City Council accept the "A" Avenue project as completed and to authorize staff to release the retainage after a 30 -day lien period. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced that the next Council meeting will be held on July 5, and that a meeting would be held on the evening of the 7th of July for the purpose of hearing an update on the secondary sewer treatment plant. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m. George �tai , City Clerk -Treasurer July 5, 1988 JRice, Mayor e Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, and Helen Smith. Absent: Dean Maxwell, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the minutes of June 20, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. Waiver - Arts & Crafts Festival Mayor Rice announced that he was in receipt of a request from the Anacortes Arts and Crafts Festival for a waiver of fee and bond requirements for the use. of Commercial Avenue and 7th Street during the annual Festival on August 6th and 7th. Mr. Separovich moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the fee and bond requirements be waived. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Jackson. Motion carried. No Parking Signs - T Avenue Mayor Rice announced that the Public Works Department is requesting authorization to install "No Parking" signs on 30th street from "T" Avenue east to the waterfront. Mr. Brown so moved, seconded by Mr. Separovich. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings None.' Continued Discussion - Sargent's Vacation Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, presented a drawing prepared by Semrau & Lisser, Surveyors, of the proposed road right of way to be exchanged for vacation of streets and alleys in the Northern Pacific Addition. Mr. Ford further explained that a Public Hearing had been held and comments had been received from both the proponent, Mr. John Sargent and from abutting property owners. Mr. Ford answered further questions from Council regarding grade, access and recompense. Mrs. smith moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that the proposed road right of way be accepted and that the following be vacated: All of the lots in Blocks 508, 509, 510 and 511; the alleys between Blocks 508 and 509 and 510 and 511; West 5th street from Georgia Avenue to Erie Avenue; West 6th street from Georgia Avenue to east right of way of new dedication; and Georgia Avenue from July 5, 1988 - continued Block 509 to West 6th street. Vote: Brown. Motion carried. Ayes - Lian, Smith, Jackson, Separovich, Ordinance - L.I.D. # 197 - B Avenue Water Line Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, explained that two ordinances were available for L.I.D. # 197 - one without the expansion of area discussed at the June 20th Council Meeting with property owner, Mrs. Fern Leek and an ordinance with expansion. Mr. Ford also had available written consent from Mrs. Leek to expand the L.I.D. area and a verbal consent from Mr. Liske. Mr. Ford explained that on advice from the bonding attorney, that without written consent from Mr. Liske the matter should be held over.until.the July 18th Council meeting. Amendment to Dangerous Dog Ordinance Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, explained that the current dangerous dog ordinance defines a potentially dangerous dog as one who menaces someone on essentially public property. No definition/penalties were provided for a potentially dangerous dog entering private property and menacing a citizen at that point. The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to correct that omission by changing the definition of "potentially dangerous dog." Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that "An Ordinance Amending Section 1(3) of Ordinance No. 2047, Passed and Approved on the 2nd Day of November, 1987." be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2072. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. Endorsement of Lady o Mayor Rice presented location of the Lady Brown moved and Mrs. Board support of the Lian, Smith, Jackson. f the Sea Project the endorsement of the Sea statue Smith seconded that Cap Sante viewpoint Motion carried. of the Anacortes at the Cap Sante the City Council site. Vote: Ayes Parks Board for the Park Viewpoint. Mr. concur with the Parks - Separovich, Brown, Public Hearing - Amendment to Zoning Ordinance - Bed & Breakfast Mayor Rice opened a Public Hearing to take comments on a proposed change to the Zoning Ordinance, specifically the definition of Bed & Breakfast Establishments. Mayor Rice recommended that Bed & Breakfast establishments be billed at Commercial water rates if the number of allowed sleeping room accommodations is increased. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, gave a brief history of the successful establishment of Bed & Breakfast units in Anacortes, and explained that the current owners of Bed & Breakfasts have formed a guild. The guild presented a request to the Planning Commission to increase allowed sleeping room accommodations to six. The Planning Commission recommended the amendment, and any Bed & Breakfast establishment wishing to increase 'rental units would be required to repeat the Conditional Use process. Mr. William O'Connor, 1220 3.1st St., representing the Fidalgo Island Bed & Breakfast Guild, stated that while not all of the bed and breakfast operations have the capacity to add additional rooms for rent, those that do would like to have the opportunity to apply for expansion in the future. Pat McIntyre, 2902 Oakes Avenue, is in support of the amendments so that her home could qualify with both state and local requirements. There were no further comments and Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Rice recommended that anyone wishing to expand their operation check first with health, building and fire departments before applying for a Conditional Use permit. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the Anacortes Zoning Code be amended to redefine Bed & Breakfast Establishments by allowing up to six sleeping room accommodations. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. City Banking Services - Bids Mr. George Khtaian, Director of Finance, explained that the current 3 -year contract with Skagit State Bank will be up on August 1st and there were three responses to a call for bids. The highest bid was from U.S. Bank at $3,632.50/month, 1st Interstate at $540.42 and Skagit State Bank at $274.43. The lowest figure for compensating balance required was submitted by Skagit State Bank. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the City's banking services contract be awarded to Skagit State Bank for the three year period 8/1/88 to 8/1/91. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. 86 O July 5, 1988 - continued Public Hearing - L.I.D. # 198 - 38th & V Avenue Mayor Rice opened the Public Hearing to take comments on L.I.D. # 198. Mr. Jim Pemberton, Assistant Public Works Director, explained that the purpose of the L.I.D. was to pave an existing gravel portion of 38th street from approximately V Avenue to T Avenue. Mr. Pemberton further explained that he had met with the involved property owners and had received no verbal/written protests. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the Public hearing closed. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that "An Ordinance Ordering the Improvement of Various Streets Within the City, all in Accordance with Resolution No. 996 of the City Council; establishing Local Improvement District No. 198..." be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2073. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. Mr. Pemberton announced that the passage of this Ordinance would begin a mandatory 30 -day protest period. Meeting Schedule Mayor Rice announced that there would not be a meeting on the evening of the 11th and the next regularly scheduled meeting would be held on the evening of the 18th. Paper Drop - Administration Building - 22nd & M Avenue Mayor Rice announced that the senior citizen paper drop at 6th and Q Avenue was a successful enterprise for both the senior citizens and the City. A second paper drop is being installed at the school administration building on 22nd and M Avenue and Mr. Don Sutton would be maintaining both sites. Mayor Rice wished to thank Savage Roofing for donating the roof materials for the new paper drop. Mr. Separovich made a motion that Mrs. Don Sutton be paid at the rate of $50.00 per month for the maintenance of the paper recycling program. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced that the grass/sod dumping site on A Avenue was working successfully. Secondary Sewer Consultants Mayor Rice announced that there would be a meeting on Thursday, July 7th to further review the secondary sewer treatment facility development. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. GeorKht Vian, City Clerk -Treasurer July 18, 1988 James Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and invocation was offered by Father Clanahan. Roll call found present: Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith, Dean Maxwell, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of July 5, 1988 meeting were approved on a motion by Brown seconded by Rock. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Maxwell, Rock. Motion carried. Correspondence There was no correspondence and no citizens were present to testify on items not on the agenda. Old Business Ordinance No. 2074 amending parking regulations was approved on a motion by Smith seconded by Jackson. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Maxwell, Rock, Jackson. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 2075 on L.I.D. # 197 - "B" Avenue water line, was approved on a motion by Separovich seconded by Smith. Vote: Ayes - Brown,Lian, Smith, Maxwell, Rock, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. A Personal Services Contract with Mrs. Sutton was approved by Resolution No. 997 on a motion by Jackson seconded by Brown. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Maxwell, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 2076 amending the Zoning Code provisions covering bed and Breakfast establishments, was approved on a motion by Brown seconded by Rock. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Maxwell, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. July 18, 1988 - continued O Mayor Rice then opened a public hearing on proposed amendments to the City Zoning Code on signs. The proceedings of the public hearing are on tape and filed at City Hall. After the public hearing was closed, the City Council deferred action on this item until the August 1st City Council meeting. On a motion by Smith seconded by rock, Resolution No. 998 was adopted authorizing and directing execution of an agreement with Offshore Industries, Inc. to sell property in the City Industrial Park. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. On a motion by Separovich seconded by Jackson, a Resolution No. 999 was adopted authorizing and directing execution of an agreement leasing property in the Industrial Park to Clearsnap. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Maxwell. Motion carried. Mr. George Khtaian, City Finance Director, then summarized the process the City had followed in seeking bids from insurance companies to provide an employee deferred compensation program through payroll deduction. He explained that the City was limited in its computer program to having only one insurance company offering deferred compensation. Accordingly, bids have been solicited and he was recommending that Great -West Life be selected. On a motion by Jackson seconded by Separovich, the Council adopted this recommendation. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Maxwell, Rock. Motion carried. The Council then reviewed two proposed interlocal agreements between the City of Anacortes and the Port of Anacortes. After discussion, Resolution No. 1000 was adopted authorizing and directing the purchase of property for the City secondary sewer treatment plant. This action was taken on a motion by Smith seconded by Brown. Vote; Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Maxwell, Rock, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Resolution No. 1001 was then adopted authorizing and directing property exchanges between the Port of Anacortes and the City of Anacortes. These exchanges were designed to benefit both the City and the Port in.their development plans. This action.was taken on a motion by.Brown.seconded by. Jackson..: Vote: :Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Maxwell, Rock, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Motion was made by Brown seconded by Jackson setting a public hearing for .August 15 to consider vacation of the following street: that portion of, Commercial Avenue lying north of the north line of 2nd street and. south of the:. south ..line...'of vacated Railroad Avenue. This was adopted by Resolution No. 1002. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Maxwell, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. The Council then adopted Resolution No. 1003 setting a public hearing for August 15 to consider vacation of the following street: Market street between the south line of 9th street and the south line of 11th street, as well as, that portion of 11th street lying east of the east line of "Q" Avenue. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Maxwell, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. The Council then amended the speed limit on "A" Avenue by adopting Ordinance No. 2077. This action was taken on a motion by Separovich seconded by Maxwell. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. On a related matter, the Council established a 2 -hour parking limit in the general vicinity of 2nd and 3rd and Commercial. This action was taken on a motion by Smith seconded by Maxwell. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Maxwell. Motion carried. On a motion by Jackson seconded by Brown, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 2078 establishing a program for separating roof drains from the sanitary sewer system. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Brown, Lian, Smith, Maxwell, Rock. No - Separovich. Motion carried. Mayor Rice then opened a public hearing on the proposed six-year transportation program. There was no public testimony received. The public hearing was closed. On a motion by Smith seconded by Jackson, this new six-year transportation was adopted by Resolution No. 1004. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Separovich, Maxwell, Rock, Jackson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice then explained that a revision was being proposed to the lease agreement with the local cable company, TCI. This lease would involve 20' more property and would limit the height of the satellite dishes to 15'. The Council authorized and directed the Mayor to enter into this revised lease agreement. This action was taken on a motion by Brown seconded by Rock. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Separovich, Maxwell, Rock, Jackson, Brown. Motion carried. The Mayor requested Council approval to purchase a piece of land adjacent to Washington Park from Mr. Harry Davidson for the sum of $10,000. He explained that this property had long been used by the City and the City desired to consolidate it into Washington Park. On a motion by Jackson seconded by Brown the Council approved this acquisition. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Separovich, Maxwell, Rock, Jackson, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. July 18, 1988 - continued 862 It was moved by Brown seconded by Separovich that Ordinance No. 2079 establishing limited parking time on streets and avenues within the City of Anacortes be passed. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Maxwell, Rock, Jackson, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. The Public Works Director explained that the State Legislature had authorized an increase in the shortplat exemption from four lots to nine lots and that it was currently being suggested that the City increase its short plat ordinance from covering four or less lots to six or less lots. Mayor Rice indicated that this matter would be brought at the forthcoming study session. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9 p.m. -4 Geor Kht/ian, Cit Clerk -Treasurer August 1, 1988 James Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith, and Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the minutes of July 18, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Eagles Bar-B-Que Mayor Rice presented the annual request by the Eagles Lodge to have their Salmon Bar-b-Que on August 19, 20 and 21 and are asking for Council's permission to close off the west end of 7th street to Q Avenue. Mr. Lian moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the request be granted. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. AAUW Representative Mrs. Juddie Murphy announced her replacement as local legislative chair of AAUW. Mrs. Barbara Sandifer will be answering questions on Candidate's nights and the updating of the appointed/elected officials list. Mayor Rice thanked Mrs. Murphy for her consistent supportive efforts. Ordinance - Vacation - Northern Pacific Addition/Sargent Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, read the Ordinance by title, "An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of the Northern Pacific Addition to the City of Anacortes Together with Certain Streets and alleys Lying Within Said Portion of Northern Pacific Addition". Mr. Mansfield explained that the Ordinance contains an additional condition that a right-of-way will be dedicated by Mr. Sargent before this Ordinance becomes effective. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that the Ordinance be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2080. Vote: Ayes -'Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Sign Ordiance - Action Mrs. Smith presented a proposal that contained the following: to accept the proposed changes recommended by the Planning Commission; to develop a Design Review Committee; to make the effective date of the modification Ordinance retroactive to the date of the original sign ordinance; any non -conforming signs in existence before the passage of the original sign Ordinance would have to come into compliance when the business is sold. Mr. Munce announced that of the original 31 businesses listed as out of compliance, only 9 are not in compliance at this time. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Rock directing the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance incorporating the submitted changes. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Final Design - Sewage Treatment Plant Mayor Rice announced that on August 10th, the Council will be at the City of Burlington to observe its sewer treatment process. Also, on August 16th, a limited number of Council members will be in Portland, Oregon to observe another similar facility. Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, explained that the City has met all the milestones established by the State DOE, EPA and U.S. Attorney General's Office. Final design is to be completed by 9/1/89 and construction is to be underway by 4/1/90. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded to proceed with the final design of the sewage treatment plant. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. August 1, 1988 - continued 863) Conditional Use Permit - Sigmen - 29th Street West of D Avenue Mayor Rice opened a Public Hearing to take questions or comments on a Conditional Use Application by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sigmen to construct a single family dwelling in a Public Use Zone. There were no comments and Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the Conditional Use be granted. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. Conditional Use - Ferry Terminal Parking Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing open on a request by the Department of Transportation to construct a 500 car parking lot near the Anacortes Ferry Terminal. Mrs. Smith announced that her son works for the ferry system and would be happy to step down from the dais if this would be considered a conflict. There were no comments. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, introduced the exhibits numbered 1-16, including all drawings, applications, etc. introduced at the Planning Commission Public Hearings. A letter from Mr. C.A. Bryan was introduced as Exhibit 17. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to 11 conditions. Mayor Rice explained that funding for condition #8, traffic signal at Ferry Terminal Road and Oakes Avenue, would have to be pursued through the political process in the legislature. Comments supporting the project were received form Mr. Paul Mahoney, 3918 M Avenue, Mrs. Ginger Houston, 510 Commercial Avenue and Mr. Gary Smith, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce. Comments opposing the project were received from Mrs. Jean Kilpatrick, 1713 6th Street, Mrs. Marilyn Votaw, 2611 Shannon Point Road, Mr. Cam Schultz, 5502 Sunset Avenue, Mr. Brian Wetcher, 814 26th Street and Mr. Richard Threet, 2801 17th Street. Comments -are on tape and filed at City Hall. Mayor Rice then declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Separovich expressed his support of the ferry system as an employer in the Anacortes area; and his support of a traffic signal/fixture at Ferry Terminal Road and Oakes Avenue. Mr. Lian felt that the new ferry parking lot would be a more long term solution to the parking problem rather than a "quick fix" solution. Mrs. Smith indicated that the proposed parking lot was the best solution available, and that she felt that the parking lot would be a long term solution. Mr. Maxwell felt that the condition requiring a traffic light at Oakes and Ferry Terminal Road should not be deleted. Mr. Brown discussed the economic bond between the residents of the San Juan Islands and Anacortes. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the Conditional Use be granted subject to the 11 conditions submitted by the Planning Commission. Mr. Rock stated that he was not prepared to make a decision and moved to table the matter for two weeks. Mr. Rock's motion died for the lack of a second. Vote on Mrs. Smith's motion: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Nayes - Rock. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Planned Unit Development - Sunset Cove Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing open on a request by William Suryan to develop a Planned Unit Development in a Residential Low Density zone. The property location is adjacent to Rosario Strait on Shannon Point. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, introduced exhibits 1-18, including drawings, applications,_ responses, etc., introduced at the Planning Commission hearings. Exhibits 15-18 are Mr. Suryan's responses to the Findings of Fact and Conclusions submitted by the Planning Director. Mr. Munce briefly summarized the PUD approach to development, the base acreage figure and density bonus. Mr. Munce further explained that the project is still in conceptual stage and the Council has the opportunity to accept, modify/add to or reject the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Mr. Suryan is submitting his original PUD proposal to the Council for approval. Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, further explained the PUD process and the latitude the Council has to impose reasonable conditions. Mr. William Suryan, 915 North 201st., Seattle and Mr. Dick Suryan, 16521 26th Street, SE, Bothell, spoke in favor of the proposed PUD. Mr. Brian Wetcher, 814 26th Street, Mr. Herb Pearson, 2012 10th street, Mr. Peter Dragovich, Jr., 500 Main, Ketchikan, Alaska, spoke against the project. Mrs. Marilyn Votaw, 2611 Shannon Point Road, read a letter of protest submitted by Wilco Hawaii, Inc. Mr. Brian Wetcher suggested that the Council continue the Public Hearing due to lack of time to properly review material submitted by the project proponent. Comments are taped and filed at City Hall. Mr. Rock moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the Public Hearing be continued to the 15th of August at 7:30 p.m. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Me I August 1, 1988 - continued Approval - June Payroll/Claims Vouchers Voucher's audited and certified by the auditing officer (city Clerk -Treasurer) as required by RCW 42.24.080 and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on warrant register which has been made available to the Council committee. These vouchers are as follows: June, 1988 PAYROLL Warrant Numbers: 9237-9537 Amount: $250,177.82 CLAIMS Warrant Amount: *11109 Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Rock seconded that approve for payment those vouchers included Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Numbers: 10382-11183* $378,541.57 in July as of August 1, 1988, the Council in the above list. Vote: Ayes - Jackson. Motion carried. Public Hearing Process Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, cautioned the Council members not to have any contact with either opponent or proponents of any project outside of the Public Hearing process, not should the Council members visit the project site other than as a unit. Study Session Mayor Rice announced that there would be a Study Session on August 8, 1988 regarding one way streets downtown, 9th street from Q to R Avenue, and short plat ordinance. There ing no furt er usiness, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Ge ge t.aian, City Clerk -Treasurer James Rice, Mayor A GUST 15, 1988 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Rall call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the minutes of August 1, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Good Sam Recreation Vehicles Mayor Rice presented a request from the Anacortes Good Sam Chapter for the use of "R" Avenue from 4th to 9th streets to park approximately 60 vehicles. The vehicle rendezvous will beheld on July 14, 15 and 16, 1989. Fire Chief, Cecil Little, is the local organizer for the group. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the request be granted. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings None. Sunset Cove PUD - Continued Public Hearing Mayor Rice reopened the continued Public Hearing on the Sunset Cove PUD proposed by William Suryan. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, introduced exhibit 19, a letter from Mr. Pete Dragovich, Jr., recommending the project be denied for the reasons set out in his letter and Exhibit 20, a letter from Mr. Herb Pearson, architect, recommending the application be returned to the proponent for revisions. Mr. Richard Threet, 2801 17th Street, addressed Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, Mr. David Ford, Director of Public works, Mr. Cecil Little, Fire Chief and Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney with questions on total acreage, storm drain, need for Shoreline Permit, emergency access road, easements, etc. Responses and comments are on tape and filed at City Hall. At this point in the Public Hearing the recording equipment malfunctioned and the Public Hearing was continued to August 29, 1988. Vacation of Market Street Mayor Rice announced that a vacation request by the Port of Anacortes to vacate Market Street has been temporarily withdrawn. August 15, 1989 - continued 1100 • Labor Agreement - City of Anacortes and Firefighters Local 1537 - Resolution Mayor Rice stated that a Resolution and contract were before the Council setting wages, working conditions and other matters for the Firefighters Local 1537. Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that a Resolution entitled "A Resolution Approving Labor Agreement by and Between the City of Anacortes and International Association of Firefighters, Local 1537" be adopted and given Resolution No. 1005. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Acceptance - Chemical Bids Mayor Rice stated that bids were solicited for the following chemicals: hydrated lime, sodium fluoride, aluminum sulfate, polymer and powdered activated carbon. Mr. Michael Foster, Superintendent of Operations, recommended that the following bids be accepted: Hydrated Lime - $136.25/ton - Hemphill Brothers, Inc.; Aluminum sulphate - $126.00/ton - General Chemical Corp.; Powdered Activated Carbon - $.0855/lb - American Cyanamid. Mr. Foster also informed the Council that no responsive bids were received for Sodium Fluoride or Powdered Activated Carbon and he recommended that no bid be accepted for those chemicals at this time. Mr. Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to accept the bids as presented for hydrated lime, aluminum sulphate and powdered activated carbon. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Resolution - Updating Petty Cash Funds Mayor Rice presented a Resolution that would both update the petty cash fund resolution format, and would modify specific departmental petty cash funds. Mayor Rice further stated that the Park/Recreation Change Fund would be increased to $475.00. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Rock seconded that a "Resolution Codifying, Updating, and Repealing Previous Petty Cash (Imprest) Funds." be adopted and given Resolution No. 1006. Vote: yes - 'Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. Appointments to Various Boards Mayor Rice announced the following appointments: Kathy Janke to the Museum Board; George Mehler to the Board of Adjustment. Mayor Rice also announced a vacancy on the board of Adjustment created by the resignation of Ralph Gregory. Completion of Boat Launch Located in the Industrial Park Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, announced that the boat launch project for Hydraulic Fishing Supply, located in the Anacortes Industrial Park, has been completed. TriCO Contracting of Burlington completed the project, and Project Engineer, John Leonard, recommends that the 30 -day lien period begin. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the project be accepted as complete and that City staff be authorized to release retainage at the end of the 30 -day lien period providing no valid claims or liens are filed. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. Discussion - Property Exchange Mayor Rice opened a discussion on a proposed land trade of approximately 50 acres of City Forest Land for 160 acres of privately -owned land located southeasterly of Heart Lake. The land trade is proposed by Leeward development Company, Inc. for the purpose of developing a championship golf course near the Ship Harbor Project site. Mr. Jim Merritt, Chairman of the Forest Board, catalogued the timber and described the conditon of both properties. It is the recommendation of the Forest Board that a lease be negotiated for the property rather than an exchange. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that appraisals of both the 50 -acre and 160 -acre parcels be prepared. The appraiser is to be selected by the City and the expense of the appraisals is to be borne by the project proponent. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Mayor Rice stated that the meeting of August 15, 1988 would be continued t Monday, August 29, 1988. Agenda items would include bids on sewer line rehabilitation, Hillcrest paving LID, and discussions on the proposed downtown one-way streets and the Anacortes Railroad. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m. August 29, 1988 - continued meeting of August 15, 1988 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 8 6 6 August 29, 1988 - continued Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of August 15, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings None. Proclamation - D.A.R.E. Week Mayor Rice read a Proclamation made by the United States Congress declaring September, 1988 as National D.A.R.E. month. The Proclamation also declares September 15, 1988 as D.A.R.E. Day in the City of Anacortes, and further asks the citizens of the City to participate -in the recognition of the seriousness of the drug abuse problem within the City and to support the D.A.R.E. program which is designed to protect the youth of our community from the dangers of substance abuse. Continued Public Hearing - Sunset Cove Mayor Rice reopened the Public Hearing regarding the Planned Unit Development entitled Sunset Cove. Mayor Rice received assurances from Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, that the proposed emergency access for this project was adequate. Mr. Herb Pearson, 2012 10th St., proposed that the visual display equipment in the Council Chambers be improved. Mayor Rice stated that the system would be updated this winter. Mr. Pearson expressed his objections to the proposed project and recommended to the City Council that the proposal be returned to the proponent for redesign. Mr. Dick Threet, 2801 17th St., introduced a drawing of the project detailing revisions made, (Exhibit 21) and prepared displays showing density bonus calculations and acreage (Exhibits 22 and 23). Mr. Threet recommended, based on his detailed study of the project, that the Council reject the proposal and return it for redesign. Mr. Dick Suryan, 16521 26th S.E., Bothell, reviewed the modifications that had been made since the original proposal was submitted and offered further testimony supporting the project. Mr. Brian Wetcher, 814 26th St., recommended that the Council reject the Planning Commission's restrictions attached to the PUD proposal, and that the Council return the project to the proponent for redesign. Testimony is on tape and filed at City Hall. Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Discussion ensued. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the request for approval of the Sunset cove PUD be denied. vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Vacation of Portion of Commercial from 2nd St to Railroad Ave. Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing open on a request by the Port of Anacortes to vacate a portion of Commercial Avenue from 2nd Street to Railroad Avenue to be used for the storage of cargo/lumber. The Port does not intend to deny the public access to the vacated area. Mr. Gary Smith, 1113 4th St., expressed his concern over the loss of public access. Mr. Robert Kindler, 17th & L Avenue, asked what compensation would be paid to the City for the vacated property. Ms. Patsy Martin, Port of Anacortes staff, shared the Port's intention to leave access open to the public. Additionally, Ms. Martin explained that the vacation is part of two Interlocal agreements between the City and the Port authorizing various property exchanges. Mayor Rice asked the Port to consider the use of the vacated property for additional parking when no cargo is stored. Mr. Themo Demopoulos, 1120 10th St., co-owner of Marine Supply, protested the vacation based on the possibility, for insurance purposes, of requiring the vacated area to be fenced. The loss of parking space and the use of a truck scale were also concerns of Mr. Demopoulos. Mr. Dick Dildine, 1211 6th St., felt that the Port would be required to block off vacated area in order to comply with insurance policies. Mr. John Prosser, Chamber of Commerce, also expressed concern over the potential loss of the truck scale. Ms. Martin of the Port again informed the audience and Council that the Port would not block public access to the vacated area. Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Testimony is on tape and filed at City Hall. Mr. Separovich moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that Commercial Avenue from 2nd Street to Railroad Avenue be vacated as requested. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Mr. Maxwell requested that public access be assured in the vacation process. Mayor Rice advised Mr. Demopoulos that the Port would consult with him and keep him apprised of the situation. Bids on Sewer Line Rehabilitation Mr. Jim Pemberton, Assistant Public Works Director, provided background information on television inspection done several years ago to determine deficiencies in sanitary sewer lines (i.e., leaking joints). On August 26, 1988, the City accepted bids on inspecting, testing and grout sealing of approximately 12,000 lineal feet of sanitary sewer. Three bids were received: $84,338.27 from D&L Services, Eugene, Oregon; $133,898.52 from Gelco, Kent, Washington; $134,832.55 from J.C. Enterprises, Bellevue, Washington. Mr. Pemberton stated that both City staff and representatives of Economic Engineering Services have analyzed bids and have recommended that the bid be awarded to D&L Services of Eugene, Oregon. August 29, 1988 - continued Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the bid for sanitary sewer repairs made by D&L Services of Eugene, Oregon in the amount of $84,338.27 be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Request for Latecomers Agreement - Liske Mayor Rice explained that Mr. Pete Liske has extended an 8" sanitary sewer line to his residence on the corner of B Avenue and 28th Street. The sanitary sewer passes property which could hook onto the extended sewer. Mr. Liske's cost for the extension was $10,500 with a potential of four future hook-ups at $1,750 each. The length of this latecomers agreement would be ten years. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the latecomers request by Mr. Liske be approved and that a latecomer agreement be formulated with Mr. Liske and executed by the City. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. B Avenue Water Line Extension Mr. Jim Pemberton, Assistant Public Works Director, provided background information on L.I.D. # 197 - "B" Avenue Water Line Extension. The 30 -day protest period has passed and one protest from Mrs. Fern Leek was received. She is requesting that the boundaries of the L.I.D. be expanded to include additional building sites owned by Mrs. Leek and Mr. Pete Liske, but consent agreements were not received in time. Mr. Pemberton recommended that the ordinance be rescinded and to start the whole process over again with a new resolution of intent with expanded boundary descriptions, holding a public hearing on the formation and passing a new ordinance. Mrs. Smith so moved, seconded by Mr. Rock. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. L.I.D. # 198 - 38th Street Paving Project Bid Award Mayor Rice announced that only one bid was received for the 38th Street paving project. Marine Asphalt of Anacortes submitted a base bid of $11,860 with an alternate of $25/ton for gravel base. The anticipated total construction project cost is approximately $14,360. Motion was made by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mrs. Smith to award the paving contract for LID 198 - 38th Street Paving to Marine Asphalt. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Proposed Property Exchange - Armstrongs - Industrial Park Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, presented the background information on a proposed land exchange with Ernest and Elizabeth Armstrong. The Armstrongs would like to exchange, for equal value, property owned by the Armstrongs for property adjacent to their leased boatyard area. If the exchange is approved, Mr. Munce explained, the Armstrongs will give up their option on an additional parcel in the Industrial Park area. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded that a "Resolution Authorizing and Directing Execution of that Certain Property Exchange by and between the City of Anacortes and Anacortes Yacht Service" be adopted and given Resolution No. 1007. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Revision of Short Plat Ordinance Mayor Rice announced that a discussion will be held at the September 6th meeting regarding amendments to the short plat ordinance to allow up to nine lots. One Way Streets in Anacortes Mayor Rice requested public input on the proposed one-way street project in downtown Anacortes. Discussion ensued and comments were received from Ruth Horn, John Prosser, Kate Mahoney. Mayor Rice announced that thee would be further discussion meetings before any action was taken. Anacortes Railroad Mrs. Ruth Horn, representing Project of the 90's, presented an overhead display depicting the current proposal to expand the Anacortes Railroad to the corner of 9th and Commercial. Several members of the audience commented and Mayor Rice stated that further discussions would be held. Mayor Rice announced that the next meeting would be held on Tuesday, September 6, 1988 as Monday, the 5th of September is Labor Day. There being no further busin ss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. George tait City Cie -Treasurer James Rice, Mayor Mayor ice led the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. September 6, 1988 September 6, 1988 - continued 868 Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mayor Rice stated that the last sentence of the public hearing minutes on the vacation of Commercial Avenue between 2nd street and Railroad Avenue was in error. The sentence read that Mayor Rice assured Mr. Demopoulos that the scale would remain in its present location. It should have read that "Mayor Rice advised Mr. Demopoulos that the Port would consult with him and keep him apprised of the situation". Mr. Separovich moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the minutes be approved as corrected. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock and Maxwell. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings Mr. Dennis Post residing at 715 35th St. addressed Council regarding the condition of 35th street between R Avenue and V Avenue. Mr. post stated that the street used to be an oil mat until the City tore it up and gravelled it which in his opinion mde it worse. His complaint was that speeding cars created a safety hazard for those living along the street as well as a tremendous amount of dust. He asked Council if something could be done about both conditions. Mayor Rice stated that he would look into the possibility of creating a new L.I.D. in the area to repave the street. Proposed Change Short Plat Ordinance Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, reviewed the proposal for change of the present short plat ordinance from a maximum of 4 lots to a maximum of 9 lots. He reviewed his contact with various cities in the area and with Skagit County. Of the cities contacted only Bellingham has changed their ordinance to reflect a short plat of 9 lots. The City of Bellingham also requires that notification of property owners within 300 feet of a proposed 5 to 9 lot short plat be made. Mr. Lian inquired as to why other cities have not adopted the 9 -lot short plat. Mr. Ford stated that in his discussions with the cities that subject was not brought up. Mr. Rock stated that he felt that notification of surrounding property owners should be made if Council was to approve a 9 -lot short plat. Mrs. Juddie Murphy commented that with regard to short plats there is no requirement for an environmental worksheet, no SEPA requirement and that if development was to take place in difficult areas to build on such as Cap Sante, that environmental worksheets were very necessary. She also inquired of Council as to how much control Council would want to exercise with regard to short plats and would improvements be up to standard. Mr. Rock commented that it would not hurt to have an environmental worksheet and/or a SEPA checklist for the additional lots. Mr. Separovich suggested that an ordinance be built according to suggestions of the Director of Public works and that such ordinance be well thought out. Mr. Separovich further stated that the ordinance would be brought back to the City Council for their review. Mr. Jackson stated that he had some concern that the proposal to increase the number of lots in a short plat from 4 to 9 would be a step backwards in the longterm development of the community. Mr. John Prosser residing at 1301 6th St. in Anacortes addressed Council stating that he felt that the change n number of lots would possibly be a step forward rather than a step backwards. He felt that the option should be there to be able to plat additional lots under the short plat ordinance. He further stated that the option would be there but would not be automatic. Mayor Rice stated that something would be drafted up based on the recommendations and discussion presented to Council. This draft would be brought back to the Council within approximately 2 weeks. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Commercial Avenue Mayor Rice read by title an ordinance vacating a portion of Commercial Avenue lying north of 2nd street and south of Railroad Avenue. Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Lian seconded that the ordinance be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2081. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Ordinance Establishing One -Way alley Mayor Rice read by title an ordinance establishing a one-way alley located in Block 8, Map of the City of Anacortes, and Block 25, Bowmans Central Ship Harbor Addition. He further explained that the alley would be one-way eastward from Q Avenue to R Avenue and that the Traffic Safety Committee had approved the establishment of this one-way alley. Motion was made by Mrs. Smith and seconded by Mr. Lian that the ordinance creating the one-way alley as described be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2082. Vote: Ayes Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson and Separovich. Motion carried. ee �. September 6, 1988 - continued Resolution to Provide Park Funding Through IAC Mayor Rice read a resolution urging the legislature to enact legislation which will provide funding for park acquisition, development and rehabilitation pursuant to a long term program administered by the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation. Mayor Rice called on Mr. Colby to review the resolution for the Council and public present. Mr. Colby explained that monies which were previously distributed by IAC are practically non-existent at the present. The purpose of the resolution would be to provide the Association of Washington Cities a platform to urge the legislature to provide additional funding for the IAC. In the past the City of Anacortes has benefited from these monies through improvements to Washington Park and Storvik Park and Mr. Colby urged that Council pass this resolution. Mr. Separovich stated that he felt that a public fishing dock should be constructed within the City of Anacortes and should be part of the potential funding package. Mayor Rice stated that the legislative committee to which he belongs would present this resolution next week provided passage by Council. Motion by Mrs. Smith and seconded by Mr. Rock that the resolution be adopted and given Resolution No.1008. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Set Public Hearing Date for Vacation of Market Street Mayor Rice read a request from the Port of Anacortes to set a public hearing date for the possible vacation of Market Street between 9th street and 11th street. Motion was made by Rock and seconded by Mr. Brown that the public hearing date for the possible vacation of Market Street be set for October 3, 1988. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. Discussion of One -Way Streets Downtown Mayor Rice opened discussion on the proposal to provide one-way streets in the downtown area. Mayor Rice explained that the one-way street proposal would affect 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th streets between 0 and Q Avenues. He further explained that 8th street would be eastbound, 7th street would be westbound, 6th street would be eastbound and 5th street would be westbound. Mr. Separovich commented that he had talked with several people in Mt. Vernon, both merchants and shoppers, and it was his impression from those discussions that those he talked to felt that the one-way streets in Mt. Vernon did more harm than good. Mr. Thomas Leahy of Anacortes addressed Council with some thoughts, inquiries and questions. Mr. Leahy asked why was parking picked as the one solution to the problem. He felt that there was no statistical data to support providing one-way streets to increase parking. He also asked if there was a tradeoff between going to one-way streets and what the merchants would do to enhance their businesses. He further asked if there was any data to indicate the amount of gain to the businesses from the addition of more parking. He felt that maybe the proposal to go to one-way streets to enhance parking was more of an emotional issue rather than a statistical one. He felt that by going to one-way streets the City may lose rather than gain. Mayor Rice stated that the number of complaints the City gets with regard to lack of parking could be considered as a statistical indicator. Mr. Brown stated that there has been businesses in the past that looked at locations in the downtown area but felt there was not enough parking and moved elsewhere. Mr. Guy Chapman, Chairman of the Project 90's Committee, addressed Council and explained the formation of the Project 90's Committee, its goals, where it was going and how often the Committee met. Mr. Chapman stated he felt that there was a good cross-section of citizens from Anacortes on the Committee and that the Committee had seven active subcommittees. Mr. Maxwell asked Mr. Chapman to address the parking problem. Mr. Chapman stated that he felt there was a parking problem and illustrated the fact that Puget Power had moved from its previous location at 7th & Commercial to a location on 15th street due to a perceived parking problem. Mr. Don Coughlin addressed the Council and stated that he felt that parking is the issue not one-way streets. He felt that thee is a serious problem on Commercial Avenue and there is a definite need to add parking spaces so that patrons will come to the businesses. Mr. Gene Tang commented to Council with regard to the parking and spoke in favor of the proposed one-way street system. Mr. Leahy again addressed the City Council restating that he felt there was a need to look at the proposal from a statistical data standpoint before moving ahead. He commented on the structure and functions of the Project 90's Committee and further stated the necessity of showing the whole picture rather than the pieces. Mr. Brown stated his opinion that there is an overall problem and that the Project 90's Committee was working on those problems on a priority basis. He felt that there was a need to take one step at a time and that the proposed one-way streets was the first step. Mrs. Ruth Horn stated to Council that the project committees work well and that they would not disorient or confuse people with their recommendations. Mr. Gerry Osborn stated that he felt there was plenty of parking in the downtown area and didn't think that the 87 OSeptember 6, 1988 - continued proposed one-way street system was a good idea, that it would get people confused. He suggested two alternatives; one was one hour parking in the downtown area, the second was diagonal parking on Commercial Avenue. Mayor Rice stated in answer to the diagonal parking on Commercial Avenue that we had looked at it previously and that there was no gain by utilizing diagonal parking on Commercial. Mr. John Prosser addressed the Council stating that the purpose of the one-way streets was to try to attract new businesses to the area. He felt that looking at the Central Business District from a parking regulation standpoint would be a benefit. He felt that different parking regulations for the downtown should be implemented which would be different from parking regulations in other areas of town. Mr. Rock and Mr. Brown spoke in support of the Project 90's Committee. It was stated that the Committee was appointed and has done a tremendous amount of work and that they deserve an answer from Council. Mr. Maxwell and Mr. Jackson thanked all individuals appearing before Council for their input and for their different viewpoints. Mrs. Smith stated an additional session in two weeks time should be held where there would be some more input. The session, she stated, should be well publicized before the meeting. Mrs. Smith also discussed the possibility of the formation of a business improvement district to possibly look at vacant lots where ,parking lots could be developed, i.e., 8th & 0, 4th & 0. It was then decided that the next meeting with regard to the one-way street proposal would be held on October 3, 1988. Staff was directed to send out letters to all businesses within the downtown area to solicit their input, recommendations, etc. Mayor Rice stated that sometimes the City Council and Mayor as elected officials have to do what they feel is best for the community even though at times thee is disagreement with the Council and Mayor's decisions. At this point Mr. Lian stated that he would like to clarify a comment that was reported in the newspaper where he had purportedly criticized City staff for the work on the Suryan proposal. Mr. Lian indicated that his statement was not addressed as a criticism of staff but to indicate that Mr. Suryan had opted to work around staff and ignore their recommendations and comments to him. Anacortes Railway Mayor Rice opened discussion on the proposed Anacortes Railway on 9th street from R Avenue to Commercial. Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the proposal for the Anacortes Railway along 9th street between R Avenue and Commercial be approved. Discussion of the proposal followed. Mayor Rice stated that the traffic bulb at Commercial and 9th street which projects into Commercial Avenue not be utilized. He also stated that parking along the south side of 9th street would be parallel parking for approximately 1/2 the block eastward from Commercial Avenue and then diagonal parking the rest of the block to Q Avenue. He further stated that the traffic bulb shown at the intersection of 9th & Q were satisfactory and could be left in the project. Further discussion was held and the question was called for. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. Park & Recreation Offices Mayor Rice stated that he and Mr. Colby had discussed the possibility of renovating the old City shop buildings across Q Avenue from City Hall for Park and Recreation offices. They considered both rehabilitation of the present buildings or tearing down the buildings and rebuilding. It appeared on a preliminary basis that the cost for either option would be approximately, the same. The advantage of this move would be to have an expanded space for Park and Recreation offices plus have room for storage of all recreation materials. Mayor Rice stated that Council would see the proposed expenditures for this project as a budget item for the 1989 budget. At 9:08 p.m. Mayor Rice announced that the Council would convene in Executive Session to discuss real estate. At 9:40 p.m. the Council reconvened, and without taking any further action the meeting was adjourned. q,eeltoala3z: I �� Act - Geo Xe Kht�dan, City Clerk -Treasurer CXJ ames Rice, Mayor September 19, 1988 Mayor Pro Tem Ken Brown called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Mayor Rice September 19, 1988 - continued Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the September 6, 1988 meeting were approved on a motion by Jackson seconded by Lian. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Correspondence None. Citizen Hearings Mr. Bill Mitchell presented a proposal to include the Cove Hotel in his downtown mural project for a cost to the City of between $5-6,000. The Council agreed to consider this matter and get back to him on his request. Old Business Planning Director presented a proposed set of Findings of Fact on the Sunset Cove Planned Unit Development. These Findings of Fact were adopted on a motion by Smith seconded by Rock. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Also under old business, the Council discussed a 5 -point proposal submitted by the Public Works Director that would increase the number of lots permitted through the short plat process from 4 to 9. During discussion, it was suggested that Item 1 be amended by adding the following sentence: "No lots shall be sold in divisions of land involving 5 or more lots until all improvements called for in the Subdivision Ordinance have been installed." Additionally, the Council asked that there be a requirement for an environmental worksheet for short plats of 5 lots or more. The Council directed that City Staff submit an ordinance implementing these revisions to the City Subdivision Ordinance. New Business The Council heard a presentation from the Chamber of Commerce. This presentation included the rationale behind their funding request for Calendar Year 1989. The Council agreed to fully consider this request during their budget deliberations. Also under new business, the Council considered a proposal by the Public Works Department to include under the bulk rate section of the City's Sanitation Rate Ordinance an additional item to cover the pick-up and disposal of "white goods". White goods would be defined as refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, freezers, hot water tanks, etc. The proposed rate for the pick- up and disposal of these items would be $10 for each item. After discussion, the City Council directed staff to draw up an ordinance for their consideration that would implement this change. Also under new business, the Council considered the September 14, 1988 bids that had been opened for the replacement of approximately 900 lineal feet of 10" wood stay water line on "K" avenue from 17th street to 20th street. Mr. Jim Pemberton, Assistant Director of Public Works, informed the Council that the low bidder was Lake Erie Trucking of Anacortes in the amount of $29,468. Both the City Public Works Department and the city's consulting engineer recommended that the bid be awarded to Lake Erie Trucking. Mrs. Smith moved that the bid be awarded to Lake Erie Trucking in the amount of $29,468. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lian. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. The Council then reviewed the six responses received to a recent call for bids for a new forklift. It was noted that three of the bids exceeded the budgeted amount and that of the remaining bids, only Northwest Forklift, Inc. met the bid call specifications. Northwest Forklift, Inc. bid a Nissan Model AH50 Nomad lift truck, which met all the specifications. The total cost is within the budgeted amount. The Public Works Department commented that based on their bid analysis Northwest Forklift, Inc. is the only bid to meet the specifications and budget criteria. Accordingly, they recommended that Northwest Forklift be awarded the contract. Mrs. Smith then moved that the forklift bid be awarded to Northwest Forklift, Inc. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jackson. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Lian. Motion carried. The Council then reviewed the proposal from the Mayor to extend the performance dates in the Real Estate Contract with Condor Corporation. The details of this amendment are set -out in City Resolution No. 1010 together with the attached .amendment to the Real estate Agreement. Resolution No. 1010 was adopted on a motion by Separovich seconded by Maxwell. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. Finally, Mr. Rock moved that the City Council call a special meeting for October 3, 1988 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting would convene at 30th and T Avenue. Its purpose would be to meet with Mr. Pat Ballenger and review his proposal to purchase additional property from the City. At the end of this special meeting, 871 September 19, 1988 - continued 872 the Council would reconvene in their regular in the ipal Bui din Council Chambers. George to an, Gity�Clerk-Treasurer Octob 3, 988 meeting that evening at 7:30 p.m. James Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was led by Rev. Stanley Drew. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Bill Jackson. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of September 19, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings Mrs. Juddie Murphy, 1020 E Avenue, inquired about the City's policy of the burning or disposal of leaves. Mayor Rice announced that the old City dump site on A Avenue will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th of October. Leaves and grass can be dumped at those times for a nominal fee. One Way Streets in Downtown Anacortes Mayor Rice opened a discussion on a proposal to implement one way streets in the Central Business District; Q to 0 Avenue, and 5th, 6th 7th and 8th streets. The proposed directions would be east on 8th, west on 7th, east on 6th and west on 5th. The Mayor stated that four letters of opposition and two letters of support had been received. Mr. Gerald Osborn, 1316 15th St., submitted a petition with 14 signatures stating opposition to the one-way street proposal. A gentlemen, name and address not given, expressed his opposition to the proposal and asked that the Council vote against it. Mr. Gary Smith, 1113 4th St., expressed his hope that the Council would continue the planning necessary to cope with the increased traffic/future parking problem. Mrs. Shirley Fisher recommended public parking lots as a solution to parking problem and opposed the one-way street solution. Mr. Nick Petrish stated that he didn't feel there was a parking problem and recommended 4 -way stops at intersections rather than traffic lights. Mr. Mel Farnsworth stated that there was a problem with downtown parking and asked Council to consider the recommendation of the Project 90's committee for one-way streets. Mrs. Pauline Ford stated that her customers are against the one-way street proposal and recommended that monies spent on converting to one-way should be spent on downtown parking lot. Mr. Don McKee recommended enforcement of off- street parking requirements. Mr. McKee's tenants of 4th street rentals would be upset at the one-way proposal. Mr. Tom Leahy, 1103 K Avenue, stated that the parking problem needs to be defined before any corrective steps can be taken. Mayor Rice announced that Mr. Leahy has been appointed to the Board of Adjustment to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Ralph Gregory. Mrs. Esther Buer read a letter from herself and Mr. Bill Etter protesting the one-way street proposal and recommending alternative solutions. Mrs. Birdie Corral, 1016 6th St. , stated that there already is a parking problem at her home on 6th and that a one-way parking system would limit her ability to park in front of her home. There were no more comments from the audience and Mr. Separovich moved, seconded by Mr. Rock, that the one-way street proposal b e denied, that an on-going study be developed, with property owner participation, to acquire property for downtown parking, to use diagonal parking wherever possible, and to encourage employees not to park close to or in front of their place of employment. Mr. Lian expressed his appreciation to those people involved in the preparation of the proposal. Mrs. Smith recommended a Main Street publication on downtown parking for future committee study. Mrs. Smith expressed her appreciation for citizen participation. Mr. Brown stated that he felt the downtown parking during noon and peak hours is a problem and that the one-way street proposal is the appropriate solution at this time. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich. No - Brown. Motion carried. Request to Drop Two -Hour Parking - West Half of 6th Street Between Commercial Avenue and 0 Avenue Mayor Rice presented a request made by a downtown merchant to drop the two-hour parking limit on the southwest half of 6th street between Commercial and 0 Avenues. Mr. Maxwell moved that the request be denied, seconded by Mr. Brown. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Vacation Request - Port of Anacortes - Portion of Market Street Mayor Rice opened a Public Hearing to take comments on a request by the Port of October 3, 1988 - continued • Anacortes to vacate a portion of Market Street and 11th Street. Mrs. Patsy Martin, Property Manager for the Port, provided background information on the purpose of the request. There were no comments from the audience. Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Lian moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the vacation request be approved. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, brown, Lian. Motion carried. Sewer Bond Ordinance and Bond Purchase Agreement Mayor Rice announced that there would be a delay in reviewing the Sewer Bond Ordinance and Bond Purchase Agreement until November. Approval - July, August Payroll/Claims Vouchers Voucher's audited and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk -Treasurer) as required by RCW 42.24.080 and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on warrant register which has been made available to the Council committee. These vouchers are as follows: July, 1988 PAYROLL Warrant Numbers: Amount: CLAIMS Warrant Numbers: Amount: August, 1988 PAYROLL Warrant Numbers: Amount: CLAIMS Warrant Numbers: Amount: Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Rock seconded that as of approve for payment those vouchers included in the Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion 9538-9840 $260,650.55 11109-11495 $428,878.00 9841-10148 $260,664.85 11496-11788* $517,887.71 October 3, above list carried. *see September 1988, the Council Vote: Ayes - Utility Extension Application - The Pointe Division II Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, stated that the City has received and reviewed plans and specifications for a water extension to a new subdivision located off of Marine Drive just outside the City limits and the Public Works Department recommendation is to approve the extension. Mr. Separovich so moved, seconded by Mr. Lian. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Utility Extension Agreement - John Sargent Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, stated that plans and specifications for a sanitary sewer and water extension on Erie Avenue from West 3rd to approximately West 5th street are being reviewed by the Public Works Department. Mr. Sargent has also requested that a latecomer's agreement be put on these utilities so he might recover some of his costs. Staff recommendation is that the extension be approved. Mrs. Smith so moved, seconded by Mr. Maxwell. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the latecomer's agreement be approved. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Conditional Use - Day Care Center 1618 D Avenue Mayor Rice opened a Public Hearing to take comments on a Conditional Use application to conduct a Day -Care center at 1618 D Avenue. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, explained a Planning Commission recommendations for approving the project as presented, and Public Hearing results. Mr. Bob Westover, representing the owners of the property, spoke of the facility plans. There were no further comments and Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the Conditional Use permit to conduct a 60 - student capacity Day Care center at 1618 D Avenue be approved. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Conditional Use - Bed & Breakfast - 100 Sunset Beach Mayor Rice opened the Public Hearing to take comments on a Conditional Use application to conduct a Bed & Breakfast establishment at 100 Sunset Beach. Mr. William Suryan, 915 N. 201st, Seattle, owner of property adjacent to the applicant, expressed concern over lack of parking and a potentially inadequate septic system. Mr. Harker defined his aeration system, and stated there would be adequate parking. The request is for the use of three bedrooms for the Bed & Breakfast. There were no further comments and the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mrs. smith seconded that the Conditional Use application be approved. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. October 3, 1988 - continued 874 Public Hearing - Conditional use - Church 1419 10th Street Mayor Rice opened the Public Hearing to take comments on a Conditional Use Application to allow a church at 1419 10th Street. Mayor Rice presented the conditions to approval recommended by the Planning Commission: 1) the conditional Use permit expire two years from the date of issuance unless extended for up to six months by Planning Commission motion, and 2) that the applicant submit a status report no more than one year from the issuance of a conditional use permit as to the progress they are making in securing a new facility. Mr. Don McKee, 200 Curtis Drive, expressed concern about the lack of parking available. Mr. Emery Owens, Zoe Life Ministries, explained the peak meeting times and potential number of participants. Mr. Owens stated that new quarters were being sought at this time. There were no further comments and the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Lian moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith that the Conditional Use Permit be approved with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. Mayor Rice requested that the petitioner recommend to his parishioners that they not park east of the facility. Public Hearing - Conditional Use - Garden Nursery - 1504 29th St. Mayor Rice opened the Public Hearing to take comments on a Conditional Use Application to develop a nursery and greenhouse at 1504 29th Street. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, gave an overview of the Planning Commission Public Hearing comments and recommendations. Mr. George Wright, proponent, explained that he had contacted neighbors in the area and would provide adequate parking. Mr. Newell Sheffer, owner of 1406 30th Street, said he had selected the property because it was residential and there was no commercial activity and minimal traffic. Mr. Sheffer expressed his concern over increased commercial use of the area. There were no further comments and the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Rice suggested that the matter be continued until October 17, 1988 so that the Council members could individually review the project site. Mr. Rock moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded that the Public Hearing be continued until October 17, 1988. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Ordinance - Establishing Rates for Pickup and Disposal of Large Items Mr. rock moved that an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance establishing Rates for Pickup and Disposal of Certain Large Items by the Sanitation Department and constituting Section 8.04.300 of the official Code of the City of Anacortes.be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2083. Mr. Maxwell seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Ordinance - Amending Subdivision Ordinance - Short Subdivision of Land Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Mr. Lian that an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Ordinance No. 1978, Passed and Approved on the 6th day of May, 1985, Regulating the Subdivision and Short Subdivision of Land" be approved, including changes recommended by Planning Director, Ian Munce, and given Ordinance No. 2085. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich. Motion carried. Resolution Adopting Municipal and Sanitation Contract Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that a Resolution entitled "A Resolution approving Labor Agreement By and Between the City of Anacortes and Teamsters Local No. 788 - Anacortes Municipal and Sanitation Employees" be adopted and given Resolution No. 1011. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Wastewater Disposal Agreement Mr. Lian moved and Mr. Brown seconded that approval be given to an Agreement between the City of Anacortes and the Washington State Department of Transportation to provide for the correction and treatment of wastewater flows from the Anacortes Ferry Terminal. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. Ordinance - Signs Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, reviewed the results of public hearings held to modify the existing sign ordinance. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Rock seconded that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Subsection g. of Section .19 of Ordinance No. 1917, and Relating to Signs Permitted", be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2084. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. Planning Commission Mayor Rice announced a position made available on the Planning Commission due to the resignation of Rick Latham. Mayor Rice suggested that names of potential candidates be referred to his office. October 3, 1988 - continued Head Start Program Mayor Rice announced the need for a facility for the Head Start Program in Anacortes. Special Meeting Mr. Rock moved and Mr. Brown seconded that a Special Meeting be held on the evening of October 17, 1988 at 6:30 p.m. to tour the Branko Jurkovich property. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Executive Session Mayor Rice announced that the Council would convene for 30 minutes in Executive Session regarding a personnel matter. The Council reconvened at 9:45 and there being no further business, the Mayor adjourns the meeti g at that time. Georgq/A ta� ty er�surer- J"ma esR , Mayor OctoU46r 17, 1988 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the minutes of October 3, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Citizen Hearing Dr. Mark Backlund, 1423 Gibraltar Road, presented on behalf of Evergreen Islands, an update on the sensitive area survey of Fidalgo Island. The survey, when completed, will be presented to the Planning Commission, City Council and Skagit County Planning Commission. The purpose of the study is "to encourage a rational and sustaining relationship between human use of the land, water and air and the natural systems on which those systems are based." Dr. Backlund announced that there will be a workshop this weekend at Shannon Point on identifying significant wildlife and habitat. Mrs. Smith expressed her appreciation for work done on the project. Ballenger Marine - Option - Resolution Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, briefly explained the Resolution and Amendment to Real Estate Sales Agreement between the City and Ballenger Marine. It is Mr. Munce's recommendation that the City proceed to sell the balance of Block 49 of the City of Anacortes Industrial Park, once he has signed the amendment to the current agreement providing a right of repurchase in the event that Ballenger Marine does not construct at least 5,000 square feet of new buildings on optioned property prior to December 21, 1989. Mr. Separovich moved that the Resolution be denied. After discussion, Mr. Separovich withdrew his motion. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Lian seconded that a Resolution entitled "Resolution Amending Resolution No. 902 dated November 3, 1986 Authorizing a Real Estate Sales Agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Ballenger Marine" be adopted and given Resolution No. 1012. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock,.Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Branko Jurkovich - Option - Resolution Mr. Separovich moved, seconded by Mr. Rock, that a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 923 dated February 17, 1987 authorizing a Real Estate Sales AGreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Branko Jurkovich" be adopted and given Resolution No. 1013. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Motorline,Avenue and 11th Street Mayor Rice presented to the Council for approval an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Motorline Avenue and 11th Street in Tide and Shoreline Section 18 and Section 19 of Anacortes Harbor". Mr. Rock moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the Ordinance be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2086. Vote: Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. 875 W October 17, 1988 - continued Continued Public Hearing - Conditional Use - Greenhouse Mayor Rice reopened the Public Hearing on a Conditional Use application to operate a greenhouse/nursery at 1504 29th Street. Mayor Rice explained that Mr. Jackson was not at the Public Hearing on October 3rd, and would be. excused from discussion or vote on this issue. Mr. George Wright, applicant, 311 North Gardner Road, Burlington, explained that he was sensitive to the neighborhood atmosphere and canvassed the residences closest to 1504 29th street and received 8 out of 9 favorable responses and even received encouragement to pursue the greenhouse project. Mr. Wright further discussed potential traffic and parking generated by the greenhouse enterprise. Terry Christiansen, 3302 K Avenue, spoke in opposition of granting the Conditional Use Permit. There were no further public comments and Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. After discussion, Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, that the Conditional Use Permit to operate a Nursery/Greenhouse at 1504 29th Street be granted. Vote: Ayes - smith, Brown. Nayes - Rock, Maxwell, Separovich. Abstained: Lian. Motion failed. Resolution Setting Public Hearing Date - Vacation of Portion of C Avenue Mayor Rice presented a Resolution to set a Public Hearing date on a request by Carl and Barbara Sweet to vacate 15' of C Avenue. Mr. Rock moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that a Resolution affixing the hearing date as November 7, 1988 be adopted and given Resolution No. 1014. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. Resolution Setting Public Hearing - Vacation - South Half of 26th Street Mayor Rice presented a Resolution to set a Public Hearing date on a request by Peterson/Woolworth General Partnership to vacate the South Half of 26th Street lying North of Block 180, "Map of the City" and street ends lying north of 27th street known as E, F, G and H Avenues abutting Blocks 1 through 5, inclusive, "Pleasant Slope Addition to the City of Anacortes". Mrs. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that a Resolution affixing the hearing date as November 7, 1988, be adopted and given Resolution No. 1015. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Resolution Amending City's Functional Classification System Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, explained that the reclassification would change the classification of 32nd street from Commercial to D Avenue from Minor Arterial to Collector Arterial. Mr. Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Separovich, that a Resolution entitled "A Resolution Requesting Authorization to Amend the City of Anacortes Functional Classification System" be adopted and given Resolution No. 1016. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, .Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Ordinance Regulating Discharge of Materials into the Sanitary & Storm Sewer System Mr. Dave Ford, Director crf Public Works, explained that the purpose of the ordinance is to eliminate septic tank users from discharging into manholes throughout the City at their own discretion. Mr. Ford further explained that the Clean Water Act of 1969 charges the City with the responsibility for maintaining what comes into the system and what goes out through the outfall into our receiving water. The Ordinance before the Council will make it unlawful to discharge materials into the Anacortes sanitary and storm water sewer at any location other than an authorized sewer connection or at the designated dump station located at the Anacortes Wastewater Treatment Plant without authorization from the Public Works Director and all discharges at the Treatment Plant shall be accompanied by a manifest. Mrs. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Rock that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Regulating Discharge of Materials into the Sanitary and Storm Sewer System of the City of Anacortes" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2087. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Mural - Cove Hotel Mayor Rice explained that in order for contract preparation and approval for the mural on the Cove Hotel to begin, a motion to proceed would be required from the Council. Mrs. Smith so moved, seconded by Mr. Lian. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich. Nayes - Jackson. Motion carried. Amendment to Zoning Code - Minimum Lot Size Mayor Rice informed the Council that a motion is in order to direct the Planning Commission to hold a Public Hearing to amend the zoning code regarding building sites of 12,000 square feet. Mr. Brown so moved, seconded by Mr. Rock. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Abstain: Maxwell. Motion carried. Forestry Board Mayor Rice announced that the council has been invited to the regularly scheduled Forest Board meeting on November 3, 1988 to discuss budget and operation. That same evening, the Engineering Department will give a presentation on the City's pretreatment program. The next Council Meeting will be held on November 7, 1988. October 17, 1988 - continued The Mayor announced at 8:30 that the Council would convene in Executive Session regarding personnel. The Council reconvened at 9:00 and adjourned at that time without taking any further action. I� W� Georg htafan, City Clerk -Treasurer October 24, 1988 - Special Meeting /z James Rice, Mayor Members Present: Ray Separovich, Bud Rock, Dean Maxwell, Tom Lian, Helen Smith, Bill Jackson. Mayor Rice called the meeting for the purpose of appointing Marianne Lewis to the Planning Commission. Motion was made by Smith and seconded by Jackson that she be appointed to the Planning Commission. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Rock, Maxwell, Lian, Smith, Jackson. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Georg htaidn, City C1 rk-Treasurer November 7, 1988 James Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of October 17 and October 24, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings None. Public Hearing - Vacation of South Half of 26th Street Mayor Rice opened the Public Hearing on a request by Peterson/Woolworth General Partnership, to vacate the South half of 26th street and street ends lying north of 27th street known as F, G and H Avenues, and continued the Public Hearing to the evening of November 21, 1988. Public Hearing - Vacation of East 15 feet of C Avenue - Sweet Mayor Rice opened the Public Hearing on a request by Carl and Barbara Sweet to vacate the East 15' of C Avenue abutting Lot 11, Block 204, Plat of the City of Anacortes. Mr. Carl Sweet, 1211 C Avenue, proponent, spoke in favor of the vacation request and his comments are on tape and filed at City Hall. Mr. Dave Ford, Public Works Director, expressed his willingness to discuss an encroachment agreement with Mr. Sweet. There were no more comments and Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the Vacation request be denied. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Warrant Cancellations Mr. George Khtaian, Finance Director, presented the following six warrants requiring cancellation approval by Council: Foss & Co., $94.06; Bill LeCompote, $11.25; Resource Sharing Program, $18.80; Law Enforcement Diary, $25.00; Coast to Coast Stores, $11.16; lst Interstate Bank of Washington, $17.00. Mrs. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lian, that the six warrants be cancelled. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Jackson. Motion carried. Approval - September Payroll/Claims Vouchers Voucher's audited and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk -Treasurer) as 877 8 7 8 November 7, 1988 - continued required by RCW 42.24.080 and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on warrant register which has been made available to the Council committee. These vouchers are as follows: September, 1988 PAYROLL Warrant Numbers: 10149-10442 Amount: $258,575.12 CLAIMS Warrant Numbers: 11782-12092 Amount: $631,818.29 Mr. Lian moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, that as of November 7, 1988, the Council approve for payment those vouchers included in the above list. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Resolution - Appointing a Deputy City Clerk Mayor Rice read a Resolution entitled "A Resolution Appointing a Deputy City Clerk for the City of Anacortes" appointing Mrs. Sue Koegel as Deputy City Clerk to act in the absence of the duly appointed City Clerk. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the Resolution be adopted and given Resolution No. 1017. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. Sewer Waiver Request - Rodgers Mr. Dave Ford, Public Works Director, presented a request by Mr. Jim Rodgers for a waiver for all or part of the present sewer hoopup fee of $1,272. Mr. Ford stated that Mr. Rodger's sewer extension at 1211 41st will be approximately 300' at an approximate cost of $6,000-$8,000. Mr. Separovich's motion to waive the entire $1,272 hookup fee died for lack of a second. Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Mr. Rock that a waiver of the $250.00 basic fee be approved. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. Petition for Rezone Mayor Rice presented a petition signed by approximately 60 Cap Sante area residents t change the zoning of the property lying between "T" and "U" Avenues in Blocks 287 and 288, City of Anacortes, from Light Manufacturing to Residential Medium. Mr. Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Rock that the petition be referred to the Planning Commission to begin the Public Hearing process. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Final Design Costs - Secondary Sewage Treatment Mr. Dave Ford, Public Works Director, presented to the Council design costs and scope of work for final design of secondary sewage treatment facilities. EES estimates maximum costs at $496,178 and CH2M-Hill estimates their costs at $1,992,430. total estimated maximum cost for scope of work is $2,488,608. Mr. Ford also stated that Department 'of Ecology approval of budget and scope of work is also required. Mr. Maxwell moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson that approval be given for design costs and scope of work as presented by EES and CH2M-Hill. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Sign Review Committee Mayor Rice announced that Mr. Tom Lian, Mr'. Brian Deaton and Mr. Dave Carabba will serve as a Sign Review Committee to review requests for Sign Variances and to make recommendations to the Board of Adjustment. Tourism Task Force Funds Mayor Rice explained that the Tourism Task Force has $5,000 of unexpended funds and Council approval is needed to allocate the funds to the Chamber of Commerce for Tourist Information. Mr. Rock so moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice requested that the Chamber of Commerce provide year-end documentation. Mr. John Prosser expressed appreciation to the Council on behalf of the Chamber. Budget Hearings Mayor Rice announced that there will b e budget hearings with staff members on November 22nd and November 28th and on the 29th of November if necessary. Executive Session Mayor Rice stated that the Council would convene in Executive Session to discuss a possible real estate transaction. November 7, 1988 - continued The Council reconvened at 8:45 p.m. and without taking any further action, continued the meeting to the evening of November 14, 1988. George Ilaian Cify C rk-Treasurer James Rice, Mayor November 14, 1988 - continued meeting of November 7, 1988 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Resolution no. 1018 authorizing a loan from the Water Fund to the LID No. 198 fund was passed on a motion by Smith seconded by Jackson. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 2088 levying a tax upon real and personal property within the City of Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, for municipal purposes for the Year 1989 was passed on a motion by Brown seconded by Jackson. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. 870 Finally, the City Council reviewed a November 14, 1988 memorandum from the Planning Director concerning .a proposed maintenance dredging bid award, together with a November 14, 1988 recommendation from the City's Consulting Engineers, the URS Corporation. Mr. Lian moved that the City award the maintenance dredging contract to American Construction Co., the low bidder, subject to the City receiving final clearance from State Fisheries. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brown. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m. Geor Khta an, City Clerk -Treasurer November 21, 1988 /C/ �ames Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Invocation was offered by Reverend David Love, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith and Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meetings Mr. Separovich moved, seconded by Mr. Rock, that the minutes of November 7, and November 14, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Citizen Hearings Mr. Bill Mitchell shared drawings with the audience and Council of the proposed murals ,for the Cove Hotel and Village Pizza buildings. Mr. Mitchell also reported progress of and time table for mural completion. Public Hearing - Conditional Use - B & B - 2408 Highland Mayor Rice announced that the request for a Conditional Use Application to operate a Bed & Breakfast at 2408 Highland Drive had been withdrawn. Ordinance - Repealing Ordinance No. 1180 Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, explained that the Ordinance before Council would repeal Ordinance No. 1180, approved March 20, 1956, which has been superseded by the Uniform Mechanical Code now in place in the City of Anacortes. Mr. Jackson moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Repealing No. 1180, Passed and Approved on the 20th day of March, 1956" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2089. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. November 21, 1988 - continued 0.8 0 Ordinance - Relating to City Representation of Employees Regarding Law Suits Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, presented an Ordinance .to Council that would repeal Resolution No. 592 and would provide for legal representation in situations where an employee is sued while acting within the scope of his employment. Mrs. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Rock, that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Anacortes, Washington relating to Legal Actions Brought Against City Officials and Employees, Providing for Legal Representation for Conduct, Acts, and Omissions on Behalf of the City Within the Scope of Their Service or Employment; Setting Conditions for Such Representation; and specifying the Circumstances Under which Claims Against City Officials and Employees will be Paid by the City of Anacortes, and Repealing Resolution No. 592, Passed and Approved on the 17th day of March, 1980" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2090. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Regarding Hazardous Waste Treatment and Storage Facility Zone Designation Requirements Mayor rice opened a Public Hearing to take comments on proposed amendments to the Zoning Code to provide for definition of terms contained in both the Hazardous Waste Management Act and the Dangerous Waste Regulations and zone designation requirements allowing for hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities in certain zones. Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, explained that the Department of Ecology is the enforcement agency for permitting storage of hazardous waste. The amendments to the zoning code would provide the zone criteria for the location, etc., of hazardous waste. Any enforcement will be done by the Department of Ecology as well as by the permit process. The proceedings are taped and on file at City Hall. Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Mrs. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that an Ordinance be prepared amending the Zoning Code to incorporate hazardous waste regulations. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Resolution Amending Real Estate Sales Agreement - Ballenger Marine Mayor Rice presented a resolution to the Council that would amend the terms of a Real Estate Purchase Agreement between the City of Anacortes and Ballenger Marine. The Council requested additional time to review the amendment; the Resolution will be placed on the December 5, 1988 agenda. Public Hearing - Vacation of South Half of 26th & Street Ends Lying North of 27th St known as E, F, G, and H Avenues Mayor Rice opened a Public Hearing on request by Peterson/Woolworth General Partnership to vacate South Half of 26th Street and various street ends off of 27th street. Mr. Brown would not be participating in the deliberations and stepped down from the dais. Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, explained that the purpose of the vacation request was to provide an entrance for the Creekside Village Planned Unit Development and to square off the project site and to provide area for buffer zones. Mr. John Prosser, representing the proponents, gave a history of the PUD development, results of public meetings, different phases of development, etc. Mr. Don Coughlin, 2313 Vista Lane, liked the PUD concept but expressed concern over increased traffic and width of streets. Mr. Brent Morrow, 2116 26th Street, opposed the vacation request. Mr. Dick Dildine, 1211 6th Street, made a suggestion on the order of items to be discussed. Discussion ensued, and all comments are taped and on file at City Hall. Mayor Rice closed the Public Hearing and Mrs. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lian, that the request to vacate the South Half of 26th Street, together with street ends lying north of 27th street known as E,F,G and H Avenues be granted. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Lian. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Planned Unit Development - Creekside Village Mayor Rice opened the Public Hearing to take comments on a proposed Planned Unit Development entitled Creekside Village. The project will consist of 90 units of attached single family housing on approximately 23 acres bounded by D and H Avenues and 27th and 24th Streets. Public testimony is on tape and filed at City Hall. After all comments were received, Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Separovich moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith that the Planned Unit Development be approved subject to: 1) three conditions set out in a Memorandum by the Planning Director entitled "Preface, Findings of Fact and conclusions on Preliminary PUD Application for Creekside Village" dated October 24, 1988, 2) conditions set out by the Public Works Director in his October 20, 1988 memorandum as modified in his October 26, 1988 memorandum, 3) three conditions set out by Planning Commission at the October 26, 1988 meeting. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. November 21, 1988 - continued Mayor Rice announced that there would be Budget Hearings with department heads on the evenings of November 22nd and November 28th. Additionally, an agenda item for the December 5th meeting will be proposed building permit fee increases. Also, possible garbage rate increases will be discussed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. GeorgAta pity lerk-Treasurer 61 James Rice, Mayor December 5, 1988 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith and Bud Rock. Presentation - Alcohol Treatment Mayor Rice explained that Mr. Alan Erickson was ill and unable to attend tonight's meeting but would be at the Council meeting on the 19th of December. Proposed Statue on Cap Sante - 1988 Budget Amendment Mayor Rice announced that a request had been made by Councilman Separovich to set aside $5,000 from this year's Hotel/Motel tax fund for the Lady of the Sea project. If approved, the monies would beheld in escrow until the project is assured of being constructed. Mrs. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that the request be approved. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Abstain: Separovich. Motion carried. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Rock, that the minutes of November 21, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Resolution Amending Real estate Sales Agreement - Ballenger Marine Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, presented status of the purchase -with -option agreements between the City and five businesses in the Industrial Park area. The Resolution before the council would amend the current agreement between the City of Anacortes and one of those businesses, Ballenger Marine. Section 17. Option to Purchase Additional Property would be amended by adding sub -section (g) Right of First Refusal which would give the City the right to repurchase the property if certain site improvements are not completed by April 30, 1989. Mr. Pat Ballenger, 3602 Commercial, explained that he had purchased the property with plans for future business expansion and has had no intention of using the property for resale. However, he is financially unable to do extensive development at this time. Mr. Maxwell thought that the City would benefit from a more active use of the property rather than for boat storage. After discussion, Mr. Rock moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, that a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 1012 dated October 17, 1988 and Amending Resolution No. 902 dated November 3, 1986 Authorizing a Real Estate Sales Agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Ballenger Marine" be adopted and given Resolution No. 1019. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich. Nayes - Maxwell. Motion carried. Ordinance - Hazardous Waste Mayor Rice stated that the Ordinance before the Council includes changes that had been approved at the last City Council meeting to the Zoning Code regarding hazardous wastes. Mr. Separovich moved, seconded by Mr. Maxwell, that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending the City of Anacortes Zoning Code by Adding Certain Sections Relating to Hazardous Waste Definitions and Hazardous Waste Storage, and Amending Chapter 17.06 of the Official Code and Adding Chapter 17.49 to the Official Code of the City of Anacortes" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2091. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Ordinance - Vacation of South Half of 26th Street - Creekside Village Mayor Rice presented an Ordinance authorizing a vacation request granted at the November 21, 1988 Council meeting. Mr. Separovich moved, seconded by Mr. Maxwell, that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Vacating the South One -Half of That Portion of 26th Street lying North of and Abutting Block 180, Map of the City of Anacortes, and Those Portions of E Avenue, F Avenue, G Avenue and H Avenue, lying North of 27th Street and Abutting Blocks 1 through 5, inclusive, of Pleasant Slope Addition to the City of Anacortes" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2092. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Lian. Abstain: Brown. motion carried. December 5, 1988 - continued 882 Public Hearing - 1989 Budget Mayor Rice opened a Public Hearing to take comments on the City of Anacortes budget for 1989. A recommendation was made to change the title of "Chamber" to "Visitor and Information Center"; policy changes and guidelines were recommended for hotel/motel tax revenues and tourism monies expenditures. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Mrs. Smith, that the budget be approved with the recommended amendments and an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Adopting the Budget and Salary Schedule for all Municipal Purposes and Uses for the Year 1989" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2093. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. Approval - October Payroll/Claims Vouchers Voucher's audited and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk -Treasurer) as required by RCW 42.24.080 and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on warrant register which has been made available to the Council committee. These vouchers are as follows: October, 1988 PAYROLL Warrant Numbers: 10443-10731 Amount: $247,865.23 CLAIMS Warrant Numbers: 12093-12517 Amount: $974,101.41 Mr. Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Separovich, that as of December 5, 1988, the Council approve for payment those vouchers included in the above list. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Garbage Rate Increase Mayor Rice presented the proposed garbage rate increases to become effective January 1, 1989. The increases are in both commercial and residential can and dumpster charges. The increase will provide for a fund reserve; the Mayor explained that the legislature will be providing for mandatory recycling and the costs for implementation will be substantial. Mr. Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Lian, that the collection rate increases be approved. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced that the sanitation trucks will be picking up batteries of all types. Batteries must be kept separate from other refuse and the Mayor encouraged everyone to cooperate so that the lead and metals from batteries will be kept out of the incinerator. Building Code Permit Fees The Building Inspector, Ed Frank, presented a memorandum on proposed building permit fee increases. Mrs. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lian that the proposed increases be approved. After discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn and Council requested that building department budget projections/ expenses be presented at the December 19, 1988 meeting for review. Board Appointments Mayor Rice announced that Girts Rekevics and Jim Malson have been reappointed to the community Center Board of Governors. Also, Mrs. Erica Pickett has been reappointed to the Forest Advisory Board. Mayor Rice stated that there would not be a study session on December 12th, but that there would be a review of the Park Comprehensive Plan and a meeting with the Department of Ecology on aquaculture on that evening. Ther, ng no f business, the meeting was adjour ed at 8:20 m. Geo e-K�Ytaian; City Clerk -Treasurer James Rice, Mayor Dumber 19, 1988 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Tom Lian, Helen Smith and Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that the minutes of December 5, 1988 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice introduced Mr. Paul Swortz who recently joined the staff of the Skagit Valley Herald. December 19, 1988 - continued Person of the Year Award Mayor Rice announced that this year's award for Person of the Year would go to Mrs. Margaret "Juddie" Murphy in appreciation of her involvement in helping our City government. Ordinance - Garbage Rates Mr. Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2051 dated December 21, 1987", be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2094. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Building Permit Fees Council members discussed a five page analysis prepared by the Finance and Building departments detailing current and proposed fee schedules and revenues/expenditures for the Building Inspection Department. Three fee schedule increase options were presented. Mr. William Boomer from Hamilton offered an alternative to Council for building inspection services. He proposed that for a $2,500 fee plus 90% of building permit fees currently assessed he would provide the building inspection functions. Mr. Dan Folkers, 1418 17th St., representing himself as a builder, and speaking for local builders and for the Skagit/Island County Builders Association, expressed his appreciation for the quality service provided by the Anacortes Building department; however, he felt that in order to provide for a stable community, building costs need to be kept at a reasonable level. Mr. Folkers also expressed concern that the fee increase would be solely a revenue generator rather than to make the department self-supporting. Mayor Rice explained that revenues collected from increased permit fees would be used only for building department costs. After further discussion, Mrs. Smith moved that Option 2 (modified increase February 1, 1989 and full fee increase July 1, 1989 with the proviso that Council review prior to June 30, 1989 whether the full fee increase as of July 1 is necessary) be approved. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Skagit Council Council on Alcoholism Mr. Alan Erickson, administrator for the Skagit County Council on Alcoholism, reported on the County's detoxification unit. Mr. Erickson described the increasing need for the unit, which provides care for Ancortes referrals, and the decrease in funding for the alcoholism center. After discussion, the Council decided not to take action on increasing the City's contribution to the prevention and abuse programs until after the Skagit Council of Governments meeting this month. Approval - November Payroll/Claims Vouchers Voucher's audited and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk -Treasurer as required by RCW 42.24.080 and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on warrant register which has been made available to the Council committee. These vouchers are as follows: O November, 1988 PAYROLL Warrant Numbers 10732-11024 Amount: $263,281.38 CLAIMS Warrant numbers 12518-12805* Amount: $420,982.79 Warrant #12750 used as ordering sample Mrs. smith moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that as of December 198, 1988, the Council approve for payment those vouchers included in the above list. Vote: Ayes - Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Ordinance - 1988 Budget Appropriations Amendments Mr. George Khtaian, Finance Director, explained each of the appropriation adjustments to the 1988 Budget. Mr. Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2050, Approved and Adopted on December 7, 1987, and Entitled "An Ordinance Adopting the Budget and Salary Schedule for all Municipal Purposes and Uses for the year 1988" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2095. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian. Motion carried. December 199 1988 - continued Ordinance - Cash Adjustments Mr. George Khtaian, Finance Director, presented an Ordinance authorizing a year- end cash transfer of property tax monies in the amount of $8,000 from the general fund to the library fund. Mrs. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Requesting Council Approval of 1988 Year -End Cash Adjustment Transfers between City Funds" be adopted and given Ordinance No. 2096. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith. Motion carried. The Council agreed that the $8,000 should be transferred back to the General Fund by the Library in 1989. Resolution - Water Fund Loan To Urban Renewal Fund Mayor Rice presented a Resolution to the Council that would authorize the temporary transfer of $200,00 from the Water Fund to the Urban Renewal Fund in the form of a loan at an interest rate of 7.35% per annum. Mr. Separovich moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, that a Resolution entitled "A Resolution Authorizing a Loan from the Water Fund (401) to the Urban Renewal Fund (180)" be adopted and given Resolution No. 1020. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Board Appointments Mayor Rice announced that Mr. Murray Goddard and Mrs. Erica Pickett have been reappointed to the Planning Commission. Ms. Zoanne Hyland has been reappointed to the Parks & Recreation ADvisory Commission and Mrs. Pat Kent to the Housing Authority Board. Utility Extension Agreement Acceptance - Paul Priest Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, explained that Mr. Paul Priest had extended 400' of water line along Thomas Lane to serve his residence and to serve other potential users along Thomas Lane. The line has been tested and the construction is satisfactory to the City of Anacortes. Mr. Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Rock, to accept this construction per City of Anacortes Utility Extension Application by Mr. Paul Priest dated 11/3/88. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Lian, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Mr. Ford stated that a Latecomer's Agreement will be before Council for approval in January. Executive Session At 8:25 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would convene in Executive Session to discuss Urban Renewal/Real Estate Contracts. At 8:55 p.m. the Council reconvened meeting was adjourned. V George htai , City Clerk -Treasurer January 3, 1989 and without taking any further action, the James Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Helen Smith and Bud Rock. Absent: Dean Maxwell and Tom Lian. Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the December 19, 1988 meeting were approved on a motion by Brown seconded by Jackson. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Smith, Rock, Jackson. Motion carried. Old Business Mayor Rice stated that the Skagit Council of Governments was supporting an increase in the local government contribution to the Skagit County Council on Alcoholism from 2% of the Liquor Tax proceeds to 4%. After discussion, Mrs. Smith moved that the City contribute at the 5% level from its 1989 budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jackson. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Also under old business, the Council discussed in detail the scheduled building permit fee increase. At their December 19, 1988 meeting, the Council had agreed to a modified increase effective February 1, 1989 and a full increase effective July 1, 1989 with the proviso that the Council review prior to June 30, 1989 whether the full fee increase as of July 1 was necessary. The Council discussed the details of the fee schedule agreed upon at the December 19, 1988 meeting. Mrs. Smith then moved that the revised fee schedule be adopted as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jackson. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. It was noted that an ordinance will need to be drafted to implement this new fee schedule.