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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/15/1991 1783 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 15, 1991 I CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Sargent called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:05 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Sargent, Councilmen Cornell, Hallett, Lemon, Nicholson, Ostrowski. Members Absent: Councilman Wight. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, S. Brodhun, M. Cleland, B. Collins, L. Glenn, K. Godbey, J. Pittis, B. Titus, S. Hursh. G. Kenworthy, K. Ridout, J. Abernathy, B. Coons. Public Present: C. Alexander, E. Anderson, K. Edwards, J. Monds, K. Boggs, S. Hines, J. Bondy. III ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Sargent adjourned the meeting to executive session at approximately 6:06 P.M. to discuss labor negotiations and matters of litigation for approximately one hour. IV RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The Council returned to open session at approximately 7:09 P.M. V CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Sargent at approximately 7:10 P.M. VI PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the Campfire Adventure Group led by Kathy Monds and Paula Stoner. Members present: Jessie Monds, Katie Boggs, Telena Anderson, Nora Buckingham, Stephanie Stoner, Sarah Hines. In respect to the international significance of January 15, 1991, as it relates to Operation Desert Shield in the Middle East, Mayor Sargent requested a moment of silence. Councilman Nicholson then led the group in prayer, asking for guidance and direction for all of the leaders involved in this effort. VII APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 2, 1991 Gouncilman Ostrowski moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 1991. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cornell. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried by a majority vote, approving the minutes as written, with Councilman Lemon abstaining as he had been absent. VIII FINANCE Mayor Sargent added as a third item on the Finance Agenda the Consideration of Newspaper Recycling Proposal from Peninsula Daily News (Item No. 4 on the Legislation Agenda). 1. Consideration of Bid Award for Power Transformer Mayor Sargent reviewed information pertinent to the request for authorization to purchase a power transformer and circuit switcher, noting the City Council had authorized a bid for the purchase of this equipment on August 21, 1990. -1- 1784 CITY GOUNCILMEETING January 15, 1991 The Light Department will be converting the existing 4,160 volt (4 KV) distribution system to 12,470 volts (12 KV) over the next five years. This conversion project is included in the approved City of Port Angeles Capital Improvement Program and the conversion will prove to reduce energy losses, improve system reliability, upgrade and replace some very old and inefficient equipment, eliminate overloading on several distribution feeders, and increase load capacity for future load growth. The new power transformer is required to complete the conversion to provide emergency back-up to other substations and to reduce the peak loading on other heavily-loaded substations. Lengthy discussion followed on this matter, with Mayor Sargent inquiring as to why the Light Department was not recommending the award of the bid to the lowest bidder. City Light Director Titus responded that the lowest bidder would not be able to meet the necessary delivery schedule, in that 52 weeks would offset the project for more than one year. Councilman Ostrowski asked for an explanation as to how the lowest evaluated cost is defined. Director Titus explained that certain energy losses are associated with transformers over a period of time. These losses can be equated to a monetary value, which must be part of the calculation in reviewing the overall bid. Councilman Hallett inquired as to the liquidated damages clause of the bid document and Steve Hursh, Electrical Engineer of the City Light Department explained that the bid documents had specified that if the delivery date was violated, the contractor would be required to pay a penalty fee per day. The contractor recommended for the award of the bid took a position contrary to that penalty fee and in discussions that followed with the contractor, it was agreed that if they could not deliver the transformer in 38 weeks, they would be required to pay the amount of $22,000. After limited discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Hallett and seconded by Councilman Lemon to authorize the Light Department Director to sign a contract with MagneTek Electric, Waukesha, Wisconsin, for the purchase of a power transformer, circuit switcher, and related equipment, in the amount of $598,210.60, to include the liquidated damage provision of $22,000, as outlined. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 2. Request for Progress Payment to DelHur, Inc., for Landfill Construction of $243,314.95 and Retainage of $11,834.38 to Escrow Councilman Hallett made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Lemon, to authorize the progress payment to DelHur Industries for Landfill construction in the amount of $243,314.95, with retainage to escrow of $11,834.38. In the ensuing discussion, Councilman Hallett noted that the current location of the scale shack is somewhat inconvenient for the attendant to pass receipts to the customers at the Landfill. He inquired as to whether or not alterations will be made to the scale shack. Public Works Director Pittis responded that the matter is being studied at the present time, as in some cases it would be important for the attendant to step outside the scale shack in order to review the load going into the Landfill. However, estimates have been formulated by the carpenters so some alterations might well be made to the scale shack. A vote was then taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 3. Consideration of Newspaper Recycling Proposal from Peninsula Daily News The Peninsula Daily News had approached the City regarding the recycling of newspaper and the establishment of a program which would allow for the construction of bins to hold newspaper for recycling, fabrication and installation of signs, an advertising campaign, and the subsidization of the recycling effort. However, as noted by Public Works Director Pittis, since this matter was placed on the agenda, various parties have approached the City with the desire for input prior to the time such a contract is finalized and executed. The Boy Scouts have renewed their interest in recycling and their continuation of the recycling effort. In this regard, reference was made to a letter submitted by Richard G. Kott, addressed to the Mayor and the City -2- 1785 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1991 Council. Further, Del Price, Publisher of the Chronicle, had submitted a letter to Council on the same matter. Director Pittis noted that much of the interest in recycling of newspaper has been regenerated because of the increased tonnage rate being paid at the present time. In view of this fact, it was his recommendation that the matter be postponed, pending further input from all interested parties. Councilman Hallett inquired as to whether the County had been involved in any discussions with regard to financial assistance in such a program, in view of the fact so many County residents utilize the Landfill at the present time. Thus far, Director Pittis responded, the County has not been asked to assist in such a fashion. However, the tipping fees would have the cost of the newspaper recycling factored in, so ultimately County residents would be party to subsidizing such a program. Frank Ducceschi of the Peninsula Daily News spoke to Council and clarified the fact that money expended on the advertising campaign would be directed toward informing the public of the City's recycling efforts. Del Price of the Chronicle indicated that some of his concerns have been addressed this evening; however, he would like the opportunity for further input to this endeavor. Accordingly, a motion was made by Councilman Nicholson to refer this matter to those interested parties to include the Peninsula Daily News, the Chronicle, and the Boy Scouts, and that perhaps a member of the Recycling Committee could also participate as a representative of that body. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cornell. At this time, Councilman Nicholson offered to serve as the liaison representative from the Recycling Committee. After limited discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. IX CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Ostrowski moved to accept the items as presented on the Consent Agenda, including (1) Request permission to call for bids for 1991 materials purchases for Street and Traffic Maintenance Materials and Water/Wastewater Utility materials; (2) Out-of-State Travel Request - to review Fire/EMS Computer Program; (3) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (4) Vouchers of $150,899.90; and (5) Payroll of 1-6-91 of $277,944.05. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hallett. Following discussion of some of the items as presented, the motion was voted on and carried unanimously. X ITEMS FROM THE COUNCIL/AUDIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED/PLACED ON THE AGENDA At the request of Councilman Lemon, Mayor Sargent added as Item No. 16 a discussion on the Housing Committee. XI LEGISLATION 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ANNEXATION REQUEST ANX-90(10)O1 - FREEMAN, South of City Limits: Request for annexation of approximately 6.9 acres south of present City limits (Continued from January 2, 1991.) Concerning the above-referenced annexation request, Mayor Sargent declared the continuation of the public hearing from the January 2, 1991, meeting at 7:55 P.M. Julie Bondy, Planning Director, NTI Clark Associates, 717 South Peabody Street, spoke on behalf of the proponent, Joseph Freeman. Ms. Bondy reported the Annexation Agreement has been signed, and the Quit Claim Deed required of the adjacent property owner is in the midst of being signed at this time. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Hallett, Planning Director Collins indicated the Quit Claim Deed does provide for the right-of-way as required by -3- 1786 CITY COUNCILMEETING January 15, 1991 the annexation. Additionally, Director Collins reviewed the staff's previous recommendation wherein it was recommended that a 60-foot right-of-way be obtained to the National Park proPerty line for purposes of future planning an alternative route for S.R. 101 and in keeping with the street grid system. However, it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that this additional right-of-way would not be necessary until the time of replat. After limited discussion, and there being no further public testimony, Mayor Sargent closed the public hearing at 8:02 P.M. Councilman Cornell summarized the issue at hand by indicating the decision to be made appears to focus on whether or not an additional right-of-way to the National Park should be considered as necessary for the future needs of the City of Port Angeles. At this time, Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles annexing approximately 6.91 acres into the City of Port Angeles. In the ensuing discussion, Planning Director Collins indicated this issue is a policy matter for the City and, further, there are other right-of-way areas that should be considered along Scribner Road in future planning, but they go beyond the particular area being addressed at this time. Lengthy discussion followed, with the question being raised by the Mayor as to whether the Ordinance could be adopted subject to the signing of the Quit Claim Deed. Attorney Knutson responded that the Ordinance cannot be adopted subject to such a contingency unless the Council is willing to rescind the Ordinance in the event the contingency does not occur. Council gave consideration to the issue of whether this annexation would serve the needs of the City to the desired level; further, the question was raised as to whether the National Park has been contacted regarding future transportation plans. Director Collins responded the Park has not been involved thus far; however, it should be realized that at some future time, any right-of-way the City might use would have to go through Park property. Ms. Bondy interjected any replat and development of the area would require comprehensive planning subject to City approval in terms of access routes, so the City's goals would ultimately be reached. Director Collins indicated the annexation itself does, in fact, serve the public interest in that the area is in the City's service area. In response to a question from Councilman Hallett, Attorney Knutson referenced a resolution passed by Council in 1978 which requires a master plan to be submitted with certain annexation applications. After further lengthy discussion, Councilman Gornell moved to continue action on this matter to the next meeting, in order to obtain the necessary signatures on the Quit Claim Deed, with Council's intention being, at that time, to adopt the Ordinance and approve the Annexation Agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lemon. After brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion which carried by a majority vote, with Councilman Hallett voting in opposition. B. APPEAL OF EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP-88(09)19 HO WILLIAMS, 350 Viewcrest: Appeal of decision to extend Home Occupation Permit The Planning Commission had recommended the extension of the above-referenced Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation and subsequently, David Stephens of 404 Viewcrest had filed an appeal of that recommendation. At this time, Mayor Sargent introduced into the record a letter from Mr. Stephens, addressed to the City Manager, wherein he was withdrawing the appeal he had submitted. Councilman Hallett moved to accept the withdrawal of the appeal, as outlined in Mr. Stephens' letter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cornell and a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. -4- 1787 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1991 2. Planning Commission Minutes of January 9, 1991 Councilman Hallett moved to accept and place on file the Planning Gommission minutes of January 9, 1991. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. At this time, Planning Director Collins announced a Growth Management training session will be conducted on January 22 and 23, 1991, in the mornings. He inquired as to whether any Councilmembers would be interested in attending and if so, it would be necessary to know how many, in the event a special meeting notice would be required. Mayor Sargent polled the Councilmembers, most of whom would be unable to attend. 3. Consideration of resolution re-establishing the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee as the Growth Management Advisory Committee On June 5, 1990, the City Council had established a process for formation of advisory committees to assist the Planning Commission in long-range planning matters. A Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee was established at that time. The adoption of the 1990 Washington State Growth Management Act dictates completion of tasks which the Advisory Committee could expedite. Therefore, it is recommended that the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee be re- established as the Growth Management Advisory Committee. The Committee's goals and duties would also be re-established. Mayor Sargent read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 2-91 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles re-establishing the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee as the Growth Management Advisory Committee. Councilman Ostrowski moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Cornell seconded the motion. After a brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. BREAK Mayor Sargent recessed the meeting for a break at 8:50 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:09 P.M. 4. Preliminary notice of acceptance and allocation from Washington State Housing Finance Commission Mayor Sargent reviewed information pertinent to the allocation of funds from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission to the City of Port Angeles in the form of a grant amounting to $720,000. The City Council had previously approved the submittal of a grant application for the City to sponsor a $1,000,000 allocation. These funds are intended to assist low and moderate income families in purchasing new homes within the City of Port Angeles. The City has received preliminary notification of acceptance of the application and the allocation of $720,000. In order to finalize the agreement, the City must complete a Mortgage Originator Agreement by our participating lender, which will be Great Northwest Federal Savings & Loan Assn. Additionally, the City must complete and return the Reservation Agreement. A sponsor's fee amounting to $3,600 must be paid. City Manager Pomeranz reviewed details concerning this grant allocation and noted the $3,600 sponsor's fee would be paid up-front and then ultimately reimbursed to the City. On behalf of Great Northwest Federal Savings & Loan, Dan Doran, Division Loan Manager, clarified certain aspects of this program for the Council. Great Northwest Federal Savings & Loan Assn. has participated in this type of program in other areas and is familiar with the requirements. Loans would be granted on a 30-year basis, either FHA or VA, and the loans are made on standard credit terms. -5- 1788 CITY COUNCILMEETING January 15, 1991 The question was raised as to how such a program will be advertised, and Mr. Doran responded efforts are currently underway to work through local real estate offices and the MLS service. New construction would be acceptable under this program. More than likely, the loans will be sold to investors, so the City will not be at risk if the mortgages are defaulted. After brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Ostrowski and seconded by Councilman Cornell to accept the grant of $720,000 from the Housing Finance Commission and authorize the Mayor to sign the Reservation Agreement. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 5. Consideration of ordinance creating the Information System Fund, the Gift Catalog Fund, and the Waterfront Trail Fund Director of Administrative Services Godbey explained the ordinance being presented, wherein three separate funds would be established: The Information System Fund, which accounts for the cost of providing data processing services to all City Departments; the Gift Catalog Fund, which will account for donations and acquisitions from a City gift catalog; and the Waterfront Trail Fund, which will account for moneys donated and construction of the Waterfront Trail. Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2623 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, establishing the Information System Fund, the Gift Catalog Fund, and the Waterfront Trail Fund for administration of municipal funds. A motion was made by Councilman Hallett and seconded by Councilman Gornell to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, and to authorize the City Clerk to publish the Ordinance by summary. After brief discussion a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 6. Consideration of AFSCME ~1619 Labor Agreement and Ordinance establishing 1991 wages AFSCME Local #1619 has approximately 72 employees, including Public Works and Parks field crews, together with professional, technical, and clerical office classifications in City Hall. The agreement presented provides for the cost- of-living increase of 4% effective January 1, 1991, and a 2% increase effective July 1, 1991. The second and third years of the agreement provide for a cost- of-living increase based upon 90% of the Seattle Consumer Price Index, Jan.- Jan., with a minimum of 2% and a maximum of 6%. The second year of the agreement provides for the provision of benefits in the form of long-term disability coverage for the particular employees. Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2624 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing a pay plan for the employees represented by AFSCME Local #1619 (Schedule A), for the period of January 1, 1991, through December 31, 1991, and providing for the payment thereof. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, implementing the salary schedule for the 1991 cost-of-living adjustment, and to authorize the City Clerk to publish the Ordinance by summary. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ostrowski. After brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Accordingly, Councilman Gornell moved to approve the labor agreement between the City of Port Angeles and AFSGME Local #1619 for the contract duration of January 1, 1991, through December 31, 1993. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lemon and carried unanimously. '6- 1789 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1991 7. Consideration of Ordinance establishing 1991 wages for Management/ Administrative Croup There are approximately 48 employees in the Management/Administrative Group of employees, which is a non-represented unit, including the City Manager, Department Heads, Assistant Department Heads, Division Managers, and technical and confidential clerical employees. The Ordinance presented reflects a cost- of-living increase of 5% for the unit in wages. In addition, there is a 3% wage increase which is the second half of the Management Compensation Study completed last year, which was to be implemented over a two-year period. Schedule D of the proposed Ordinance represents the salary schedule for the employees of the City Pool, which also includes the 5% cost-of-living increase. There is also the addition of long-term disability coverage benefits for this particular group of employees .... Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2625 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing a position classification and pay plan for Management, Administrative, Technical, and Confidential Clerical Personnel (Schedule A), fringe benefits (Schedule C), and establishing a pay plan for employees working at the City Pool (Schedule B), for the period January 1, 1991, to December 31, 1991, and providing for the payment thereof. Councilman Nicholson moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, implementing the wage and benefit increases for the Management/Administrative Group of employees, and Pool employees, and to authorize the City Clerk to publish the Ordinance by summary. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cornell and after brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 8. Consideration of contract with Director of Fine Art Center The proposed contract between the City of Port Angeles and Jake Seniuk as Director of the Fine Art Center was approved and forwarded by the Board of Trustees of the Fine Art Center. Councilman Cornell moved to approve the contract between Jake Sentuk and the City of Port Angeles, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nicholson and carried unanimously. 9. Request for Council support to pursue a change to State law concerning bid limits for municipal electric utilities The City Light Department has submitted for consideration the pursuit of a possible change in State law concerning debt limits for municipal electric utilities. At the present time, cities with populations above 20,000 are already exempt from dollar limits for electrical work performed by City employees. It is the desire of the City Light Department to see the exemption changed to include municipal utilities, regardless of the city's population. Councilman Hallett spoke on behalf of the Utility Advisory Committee. wherein discussion had been held on this particular issue. It is the feeling of the Utility Advisory Committee that City Council should support this change in State law, as City Council will still retain some options in terms of how such a law would be applied within this municipality. After limited discussion, Councilman Hallett moved to authorize the City Light Director to solicit support from other cities, the Association of Washington Cities, and local legislators to enact legislation exempting all electrical distribution and general projects from limits on in-house labor. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nicholson and a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 10. Request to amend Electric Rate Ordinance to allow for time-of-day meters Councilman Nicholson indicated previous discussions have made it apparent that certain parts of the text of the Ordinance need clarification. City Light -7- 1790 CITY COUNCILMEETING January 15, 1991 Director Titus agreed the Ordinance must be reviewed and brought back to Council for future consideration. Accordingly, Councilman Ntcholson moved to postpone discussion on this item to another meeting of the City Council. Councilman Lemon seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 11. Consideration of.a resolution authorizing the City Light Director to sign Energy Smart Design contracts The City has participated in the Energy Smart Design Program, which is administered for the City by the Conservation Division, since 1987. The Energy Smart Design Program is a BPA-funded program which offers awards and certificates to commercial building owners to build energy-efficient buildings. As of January 1, 1991, the program also offers monetary incentives, paid by BPA, to building owners participating in the program. Mayor Sargent read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 3-91 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the Light Department Director or his designee to sign contracts between building owners and the City for the Energy Smart Design Program. Councilman Hallett moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cornell. After limited discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 12. Request to set a UAC (Utility Advisory Committee) meeting to discuss cable television, recycling, and the Senior Energy Discount A request has been submitted to set a meeting date for the Utility Advisory Committee for purposes of discussing cable television issues and rate negotiations; considering the Solid Waste Cost-of-Service Study; and to consider changes to the current Senior Energy Discount. A meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee was set for Tuesday, February 12, 1991, at 4:30 P.M. Councilman Cornell was asked to attend this meeting, should Councilman Wight be unable to attend. 13. Request to set an Audit Committee meeting to review 1991 Equipment Fleet Replacements In reviewing the options presented to the City Council concerning a meeting of the Audit Committee in conjunction with 1991 equipment fleet replacements, Councilman Hallett moved to adopt Option No. 2, wherein staff would be instructed to proceed with a call of bids per the 1991 budget and bid results would then come back to the audit committee, to weigh the merits of each replacement being requested. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Lemon moved to adopt Option No. 1, wherein a date would be set for an Audit Committee review of the 1991 equipment replacement requests and the Audit Committee would then instruct staff on which requests would proceed to a call for bids. Bid results would then come back to the Council, or be reviewed in a later Audit Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cornell. In the discussion that followed, Councilman Cornell offered the friendly amendment that a report would be submitted to Council prior to the time a call for bids is issued. This friendly amendment was acceptable to Councilman Lemon and the motion was voted on and carried unanimously. A meeting of the Audit Committee was then set for Wednesday January 30, 1991, 3:45 P.M. at the Corporation Yard. The equipment fleet addressed in the replacement request should be available for on-site review at that meeting. -8- 1791 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1991 14. Outstanding Public Service Award Program City Manager Pomeranz reported one of the goals of the City has been to recognize outstanding employees and in this regard, the Outstanding Public Service Award is being introduced to provide additional incentive for City employees to excel. The award would be made bi-monthly in recognition of outstanding performance in serving the citizens of Port Angeles directly or through efforts which increase the effectiveness of City services to citizens. Jim Abernathy of the Public Works Department, who is largely responsible for the formulation of the program, addressed Council and expressed his hope that the program would prove to be successful, as many employees are going to extra measures to provide services to the community which are deserving of recognition. Manager Pomeranz then reviewed the specifics of the program, in terms of the awards to be presented in conjunction with the bi-monthly award, as well as the annual award. After further discussion, Councilmembers expressed their support of the program and accordingly, Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve the implementation of the Outstanding Public Service Award Program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nicholson. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 15. Discussion on Housing Committee Councilman Lemon, serving as Chairman of the Housing Committee which was recently appointed to discuss issues pertinent to multiple housing and the PRD, indicated the Committee has been appointed and will be comprised of Councilmen Nicholson and Wight, Mike Doherty, Bill Lindberg, Jim Hulett, Carl Alexander, Cyndie Souders, and Larry McHone. Councilman Lemon indicated there is a possibility that two more individuals will be appointed to the Committee, after which time the Committee will formulate recommendations to be returned to the City Council for consideration. The Committee has set a meeting for January 22, 1991, at 6:00 P.M. XII CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/LATE ITEMS Mayor Sargent announced a joint meeting to be held between the City Council and the Clallam County Commissioners for Tuesday, January 29, 1991, at 7:00 P.M., at City Hall, to discuss matters of mutual interest. Parks & Recreation Director Brodhun submitted a brief status report concerning the architect's committee and its selection of an architect for the Senior Center. The committee will be evaluating eight candidates on the 23rd and 24th of 3anuary. A recommendation should be forthcoming. Mayor Sargent announced she will be attending a Legislative Action Conference sponsored by the Association of Washington Cities on February 20 and 21, 1991. Councilman Ostrowski announced he has been representing the City as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Council. In that the Council was recently disbanded, his name is to be taken off the Committee list. Public Works Director Pittis briefly reviewed information pertinent to a Permit Open House to be conducted in order to receive input from local construction people as to how the permitting process might be improved XIII RECONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no need to reconvene the executive session. XIV RETURN TO OPEN SESSION No need. -9- 1792 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1991 XV ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:02 P.M. CC.198 -10-