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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/19/1988CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 19, 1988 I CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor McPhee called the special meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor McPhee, Councilmen Gabriel, Hallett, Hesla, Lemon, Sargent, Stamon. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson. III INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION The following individuals were interviewed for the vacant position on the Planning Commission: George Carriveau, Merida Bowes, Larry Leonard, Carl Alexander, Jr., Jerry Cornell, Lana Gleckl. IV CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Mayor McPhee called the regular meeting to order at 7:09 P.M. All Councilmembers were present. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Clerk P. Carr, M. Cleland, S. Hardy, S. Brodhun, J. Pittis, D. Wolfe, D. Kelly, S. Hursh, R. L. K. Emery, M. Bradley, D. McGinley, S. T. Smith, B. Coons, L. Cochrun, T. Reid, R. Public Present: G. Carriveau, C. A. Alexander, E. McCormick, R. Taylor, E. Housen, O. Campbell, W. Hafferty, B. Korata, J. Manchester, C. Smith, R. Osborn, H. Medley, J. Sobieck, J. Doyle, D. Donahue, T. Hoppl, D. Ausec, L. L. Lee, H. Berglund, S. Cummings, T. Steinman, K. Foster, J. O'Rourke, M. Merrick, B. Philpott, R. Denny, D. Vincock, S. Sheppard, B. Pensworth, K. Lauderback, D. Rudolph. V APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 1988 Councilman Hesla moved to accept and place on file as received the minutes of the January 5, 1988, meeting. Councilman Stamon seconded. Councilman Stamon noted on Register Page 902, item 3, third paragraph, Councilman McPhee voted "Yes" for himself as Mayor. Councilman Sargent amended Register Page 909. first paragraph, changing the wo rried" to "seconded Mayor McPhee amended Register Page 90,3', "third 'ma paragraph, changing the word "would" to "might" and in .the'rsubsequent paragraph, replacing the words "the removal" with "and remove On call for the question, the motion carried. VI FINANCE 1. Payment to Riddell, Williams of $15,681.73 Authorized Councilman Gabriel moved to authorize payment of the December 17, 1987, and January 5, 1988, Riddell, Williams bills in the total amount of $15,681.73 for legal representation on WPPSS issues. Councilman Lemon seconded and the motion carried. 2. Switchboard Services Bids Rejected Regular Employee to Perform These Services For the sake of discussion, Councilman Stamon moved that the Council direct staff to begin the process of selecting a regular employee to perform these services, rejecting the bids received. Councilman Hallett seconded. Dur- ing discussion, Councilman Stamon supported the motion, in light of State and Federal guidelines regarding contract employees, and a letter received from one of the bidders recommending that we hire a full -time employee. Anderson, L. Glenn, French, Kenyon, O'Connor. 913 914 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1988 Councilman Hallett spoke in support of the motion, also referring to the letter received from Angeles Temporary Services. Councilman Gabriel was opposed, feeling this was too expensive. The Mayor spoke in opposition, feeling it was City staff's responsibility not to let an employer employee relationship develop and that the City would save dollars if they main- tained a contractual agreement. Councilman Lemon supported the motion, feeling this front -line position should have close supervision because this position gives the first impression of the organization. Following further discussion, the motion carried, with Councilman Gabriel and Mayor McPhee voting "No VII CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hallett moved to accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda as follows: (1) Request permission to call for bids 1988 Vehicle Replacement Schedule (subsequently deleted); (2) Request permission to advertise for Street Traffic Marking and maintenance materials; (3) Request for progress payment to Neudorfer Engineers to balance HVAC in City Hall $9,643.78; (4) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (5) Vouchers of $254,190.05 (1987 Expenses) and $86,486.91 (1988 Expenses); and (6) Payroll of 1 -15 -88 of $244,752.50. Councilman Hesla seconded. Councilman Sargent did not feel she could approve the request to replace the fleet in 1988. Councilman Lemon then amended the motion to delete Item No. 1 for staff to provide more information on the year of the equipment, mileage, possibly major overhaul that has been done, if it has been done, and the condition of the vehicle before decision. Councilman Sargent seconded. Councilman Hallett opposed the amendment because these items were discussed in the Budget Narrative and numerous public hearings in November. Council- man Gabriel indicated concern over a number of expenditures. On call for the question, the amendment carried, with Councilmen Sargent, Gabriel, Lemon, and Mayor McPhee voting "Aye and Councilmen Stamon, Hesla and Hallett voting "No On call for the question, the motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item No. 1 carried, with Councilmen Sargent, Gabriel, and Lemon and Mayor McPhee voting "Aye and Councilmen Stamon, Hesla and Hallett voting "No Councilman Hallett stated he could not approve this motion which did not include an item staff had already been authorized by Council to proceed with. Councilman Stamon urged Councilmembers, if they had concerns with matters such as this, to contact staff members before Tuesday night. VIII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Ken Schermer, 738 West Sixth Street, representing the Board of Realtors, received authorization to address Item No. 15, the sale of surplus City property. He presented written information to Councilmembers. Councilman Sargent suggested adding the Pledge ..pf Allegiance at the beginning of each meeting and inviting different youth organizations to lead. She suggested this be mentioned in the Public Information Newsletter and encouraged staff or members of the Council who were acquainted with youth organizations to pass the word along. She also asked the reporter from the Daily News to help. IX LEGISLATION 1. Public Hearing A. Animal Control Ordinance Adopted with Revisions Assistant City Attorney Kelly presented an overview of the most recent proposed revisions to the Ordinance. Mayor McPhee then opened the public hearing, asking for comments from the audience. Pat Gilbert, 2420 Woodside Circle, asked who maintains the files on pre- vious incidents. He expressed his opinion that the license fee should be the same for cats and dogs. He felt a board or panel should be consulted before declaring a dog dangerous. He opposed the $50 registration fee for riapters: 7,028e*in#ines General Prpvisinns 7.04 Enforcement and Administration Locapc and Cat Licensing 7.08 Q *v-Pew 4 Potentially Dangerous and Dangerous Animals 740 Prohibited Acts 7.12 flag- kieensesAnimal Shelter 7.14 Wild Animal Control 7.1§ Riding Horses 7.113 ki iepeeus- Nuisancas Cruelty to Animals 7.20 PlifirwitL4nagr 7.24 create 4e Anneals 2.211.filtidglikeineiftEestIsing 7 32 4451 A#imaWatel 7.36 Penalties ORDINANCE NO. 2475 AN OROIN4INCE of the City of Port Angeles relating to animals, repealing Ordinances 165, 273, 27e, 298, 299, and 's lions 6, 7 and 11 of Ordinance 393, Ordinances 474, 478, 560 and, paragraphs 11, 24, 28, 41, 43, 45 and 52 of section 1 and sections 3, 4, 21, and 22 of Ordinance on, Ordinance 818, and sections 11 and 24 of Ordinance 1005, Ordinances 1083, 1162, 1221, 1317, 1585, 1622, 1915, 2282 and 2406, and reenacting Title 7 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES ORDAIN as follows: „Section 1. Ordinances 165, 273, 275, 298, 299, and sections 6;7 and 11 of Ordinance 393, Or- dlfisi ees 474, 478, 560, and paragraphs 11, 24, 28, 41, 43, 45 and -52 of Section 1, and Sections 3, 4, 21 and 22 of Ordinance 673, Ordinance 818, and Sections 11 and 24 of Ordinance 1005, Or- dinances 1083 ,1162,1221,1317,1585,1622,1915, 2282 and 2406 are hereby repealed and Ti- tie 7 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code is hereby re- enacted as follows: Title 7 ANIMALS ri3 wneF -WeiaeaArtimek Chapter 7.02 DEFINITIONS GENERAL PROVISIONS Sections: 7D2.010.AIeedened-aniiaak Purpose. 7.02.020•Agimak Definitions. 7.02.0 ti.Aerkrel 'Control- Wfieer. General Duty. f.4184148-Animal-ghelter1/4 s876Mdd- Aninvel. 7.02.0%0 Animal? Per-the- per eeses -ef4 Fi4Mg- ae.anireel- ie- abendened -whek. *Mine** 7esatioe- without -enr erovieiene4eresre-e+d .ed. without any 4err.retwreiergaeknal is thecwaeaocrustediae. Purpose. The purtlose of this Title is to establish. reasonable rules and regulations governing the control of animals within the City of Port Andes for the general welfare for all its Citizens. The CO ncil herebti 'c ores that CA thereseonsibility of owners of anima sj_to keen thenhin sneh fashion that lit acts, conduct and events orohibited or declared to be nuisanceit in this 'Die clo not nerd wr: and et, dordingly,_such owners are to beheld strictly accountable for the actior of their Pets or animals unless caecifically stated otherwise in this Title, of their 9 Mated is thisiitiar 'aneene eey Nye -vertebret+eereetwepden+eetiw wild. WithentcroViisiflit care and feeding of such animal and without provisions for its return to its owner or custodian. g 8. "Animal" means any live, vertebrate creature, domestic or wild. C. "Animal Control Author*" means an entity acting alone or in concert with other local governmental units for 9ntorcement of the animal control laws of the City. County and/or State end the shelter and welfare of animals. D. "Animal Control Officer" means any individual employed. contract with, or appointed by the Animal Control Authority for the ouroose of aiding in the enforcement of this Chanter or any other law or ordinance relating to the licerlsure of animals. control of animals. or seizure and im- poundment of animals. and inclydes any State or local law enforcement or other ems gyee whose duties in whole or in Dart include assignments that involve the seizure and imooundment of any animal E. "Animal Shelter" means any facility operated by a humane society, or municipal agency, or its authorized agents for the purpose of impounding or caring for animals held under the authori- ty of this Title or State law. =At ldeel'4efere#e-s islositiened aR l-seetrelled iesech4.14a14ree se as4e rereeiwwithieedisteneeef two-feet-frent- lire•eweerorothereemisetent pereondteviegeharge of- srehaairrek F. "At Large" refers to animals unrestrained and off the premises of the owner. For the pur- poses of this Title. premises of the owner or custodian shall be defined as the residence of the owner or custodian. including the attached Property surrounding said residence that is leased or rented by said owner or custodian, but not including any common area. park or recreational pro- perty jointly used, owned. or leased by the members of a homeowner's or tenant's association. An animal hill not be deemed at large it 1.-The mimelerenimais ere4eft- upet4endeelce-the ewers preraisee, end-iter thererese•oee- 4ieed,4ied4 er• restriotedas4o -i rreble farange neyand-the ewrerhe. premises. 41. It is attached to a leash or chain of sufficient strength to restrain the animal and not more than 6 feet in length. when said leash or chain is held by a competent or responsible person who will regain and control the animal off the owner's Premises 4.2. It is restrained on or within a motor vehicle. housed in a veterinary hospital. taking pert in a special event with the prior written approval of the Port Angeles Police Department. or within the care and custodv_of a law enforcement agency. seoe ineenied -endat aeel- beside#Ireeweer- ore- eompeteet-responeibie- eereoin G. "Commercial Kennel" means any lot. premises. building or structure where three or more animals are kept for a fee H. "Comogtent or Responsible Person" means any person who. by reason of age and Phvaical ability, and /or training. is capable of maintaining control of an animal to the extent reouired by this Title. I. "Dangerous Animal" means any animal that according to the records of the Animal Control Authority: 1. Has inflicted severe injury on a human being without provocation on public or private property: 2. Has killed a domestic animal without Provocation while off the owner's property: or 3. Has been previously found to be Potentially dangerous. the owner havine, eived notice of such. and tfre animal again aggressively bites. attacks. or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals. J. "Domestic Animal" means an animal belonging to any of the various species of animals domesticated by man so as to live and breed in a tame condition. K. "Guard Doe" shall mean any dog trained or used to protect persons or property by attacking or threatenine to attack any person found within`the area patrolled by the dog and that is either securely enclosed within that area at all times or under-the continuous control of a trained handler. owning a dangerous animal, and suggested all laws be pointed out in the City Newsletter. Elizabeth Watkins, Old Mill Road, suggested adding to the Ordinance the requirement that owners of animals be required to identify themselves at the scene of an accident involving an animal. Tony Steinman, 617 West Ninth Street, did not see where we could restrain cats other than putting them into a cage and was opposed to that. He felt a cat on a leash was a joke. He concurred that the fee for cats and dogs should be the same. Karen Pappel, 620 East Seventh Street, supported restraining both cats and dogs. She stated she was getting tired of these animals coming into her yard and creating problems for her. I`. etherine Holl, 609 East llth Street, felt the implementation of an Animal Control Ordinance was a good one, but urged the Council to look into implementing a comprehensive animal control program which would include low -cost spay- neuter programs and better enforcement of licensing to generate funds for these programs. She provided extensive information. She generally agreed with the new ordinance, but expressed concern over the City's ability to enforce the ordinance, and Chapter 7.10.020 including cats under the section of animals at large. She suggested leaving that only dogs. She supported the idea of a trigger mechanism but questioned the ability to administer and enforce it. She then answered questions of Councilmembers. Mayor McPhee asked for further comments. There were none. He therefore closed the public hearing and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2475 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles relating to animals, repealing Ordinances 165, 273, 275, 298 299, and sections 6, 7 and 11 of Ordinance 393, Ordinances 474, 478, 560, and paragraphs 11, 24, 28, 41, 43, 45 and 52 of section 1, and sections 3, 4, 21, and 22 of Ordinance 673, Ordinance 818, and sections 11 and 24 of Ordinance 1005, Ordinances 1083, 1162, 1221, 1317, 1585, 1622, 1915, 2282 and 2406, and re- enacting Title 7 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. For the sake of discussion, Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Stamon seconded, amending page 11 under Section 7.06.030, Fees, to maintain an equal fee for dogs or cats; page 23, Section 7.10.025, changing the word "the" to "a" in the sentence beginning: "Upon receipt of a second written complaint from Councilman Hallett concurred. Councilman Lemon discussed several items with staff. Mayor McPhee asked that the Ordinance allow leashes .longer than six feet for search and rescue or law enforcement dogs. He opposed the ordinance so long as it included the restriction on horse -back riding. During discus- sion, Attorney Knutson pointed out that the Ordinance already allowed for an exception in the leash length for law enforcement animals. Councilman Stamon then referred back to Page 39, under Section 7.18.030, inserting a sentence prior to the last sentence: "Owners of animals involved in accidents when present shall promptly identify themselves." Councilman Hallett concurred. The motion then carried with Mayor McPhee voting "No Councilman Hallett asked that the Council place, for future consideration; discussion of spay- neuter clinics and education. Councilman Stamon felt an appropriate time to discuss this would be during the budget process. 2. Planning Commission Minutes of January 13, 1988 A. Conditional Use Permit Janet Fischer Approved CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1988 Council reviewed the request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a gift consulting service as a Home Occupation located in the RS -7 Single Family Residential District at 1221 East Second Street. Councilman Stamon moved 915 916 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1988 to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following Conditions: (1) That the merchandise in the premises be limited to samples and display items only, and that the products be delivered by the applicant to the client's home; (2) That a 1A10BC fire extinguisher be installed in the basement, or in a location approved by the Fire Department; and citing the following find- ings: (A) On an appointment basis only, the Home Occupation will not generate sufficient vehicular traffic to detract from the residential character of the neighborhood; (B) The Home Occupation will not generate noise, dust, fumes, vibrations or odors in excess of that normally found in single family residential neighborhoods; accordingly, can be compatible; (C) The Home Occupation will not be injurious or detrimental to abutting properties because of the existing landscaping on the property and the adequate additional paved parking area on the north which provides access from the alley. Councilman Lemon seconded and the motion carried. B. Conditional Use Permit Roger Sovde Approved The Council reviewed the request for a Conditional Use Permit to locate a duplex in the RS -7 Single Family Residential District located at 1515 West 16th Street. Councilman Lemon moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit subject to the following conditions: (1) The applicant clear the alley at his own expense for a transformer and service drop, in conformance with Light Department Requirements; (2) The property shall be short platted prior to the issuance of a building permit for a duplex; and citing the following findings: (A) A duplex is compatible with the surrounding land uses; (B) The street and utilities can support one additional dwelling unit on the site; (C) There will not be a significant increase in population density in this vicinity. Councilman Sargent seconded and the motion carried. C. Conditional Use Permit Pamela Burson Approved The Council reviewed the request to allow a bed and breakfast establishment to operate as a Conditional Use in the RS -7 Single Family Residential District located at 922 South Laurel Street. Councilman Hallett moved to concur with the recommendations of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) A land- scaping /parking plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department. The plans shall include types, sizes, number, location and method of irrigation for all plants. The parking portion of the site plan shall include ingress and egress locations, provide vision clearance for the intersection of Tenth and Laurel Streets and for street and driveway intersections, as per Article IX, Section 10 of the Zoning Ordinance, and provide four on -site parking spaces bn an all- weather surface for customers and two on -site parking spaces for the owner /operator, with adequate screening and light- ing. Individual customer parking spaces shall be identified by striping, or other means approved by the Planning Department; (2) A floor plan shall be submitted to the Building Section of the Public Works Department for review. If rooms are to be rented on the second floor, two exits will be required; (3) The proposed bed and breakfast shall be required to meet all local and State Fire Codes and State and local Health Codes; and citing the following findings: (A) The proposed bed and breakfast, as conditioned, is consistent with the RS -7 Zoning District and the City of Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan; (B) Provided the conditions are attached, the proposed bed and breakfast can be compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood; (C) Provided the conditions are attached, the proposed use should not be detrimental to the surrounding residential properties. Coun- cilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. D. Conditional Use Permit Lydia Huffman Approved Council reviewed a request to extend a Conditional Use Permit allowing a beauty shop as a Home Occupation in the RS -7 Single Family Residential District, located at 1309 South Laurel Street. Councilman Hesla moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the Conditional Use Permit extension for an additional two years, subject to the following conditions: (1) The Home Occupation be limited to one operator and one chair; (2) The hours of operation be from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., Monday through Saturday; (3) One 2A10BC fire extinguisher be installed; (4) The applicant encourage clients to park in the back and off of Laurel Street. Councilman Lemon seconded the motion, which carried. F. Minutes Accepted CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1988 E. Conditional Use Permit Steve and Robin Fryar Extended for Two Years The Council reviewed the request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a sun bed tanning service as a Home Occupation located in the RS -7 Single Family Residential District at 206 East Vashon. Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the extension subject to the following conditions: (1) The parking lot arrangement be subject to review and approval by the City; (2) If the alley is opened up through the entire length of the block, the Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to review at that time; (3) The Home Occupation shall be limited to one tanning bed; (4) The hours of operation shall be from 12:00 noon to 8 P.M., Monday through Friday; (5) The Home Occupation shall be limited to family members only as employees; (6) One 2A10BC fire extinguisher be installed; and citing the following findings: (A) The proposed Home Occupation does not involve equipment or processes which introduce noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vibrations, odors and other hazards in excess of those normally found in residential areas; (B) Given the proposed size, the Home Occupation does not significantly increase local vehicular or pedestrian traffic; (C) As proposed, the Home Occupation will not be injurious or detrimental to abutting properties; (D) As proposed and con- ditioned, the Home Occupation will not endanger the public health, morals, safety and welfare, and it is in the public interest. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Hesla moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of January 13, 1988. Councilman Lemon seconded and the motion carried. 3. Transfer of Leases from James River Corporation (Formerly Crown -Z) to Daishowa Councilman Lemon moved that the City Council authorize preparation by the attorney and execution by the Mayor of the legal documents necessary to facilitate the transfer of the James River Mill to Daishowa America. Councilman Stamon seconded. Jeff Manchester, Manager of James River, addressed the Council briefly, stating he and representatives from Daishowa were available to answer questions. He explained they had a tentative transaction date of February 16th. Following quite extensive discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. Councilman Stamon added as a caveat to her second that we handle this process as expeditiously as possible. Councilman Sargent then moved that the Council instruct staff to draft an ordinance necessary to modify the powerline franchises for presentation to the Council. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Sargent pointed out that there was not a car wash facility on the property, but a car rinse facility. 4. Consideration of Additional Information on City Council Agenda Items of January 5th Mayor McPhee stated he would like to participate in these discussions and would relinquish the gavel to Councilman Stamon as Mayor Pro Tem if so desired. Councilman Stamon preferred playing it by ear. No other objec- tions arose. A. City Manager's Contract Amended Councilman Gabriel moved to accept the Memorandum of Understanding as is, with the exception that Item No. 4 under general provisions be completely eliminated. Councilman Lemon seconded. Councilman Stamon opposed eliminating this section. Councilman Lemon stated he was more comfortable, after looking at the RCW and talking with the City Manager, with eliminating this section. Council- man Stamon was concerned that this provided no provision for re- opening the Agreement, should either party choose to do so at any time. -5- 917 918 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1988 She supported adopting amendments included in Attachment "B Councilman Lemon strongly supported the motion. He stated the RCW clearly defined what the City Manager's job is. Councilman Gabriel felt that a two -year term did make this a contract and it was not supposed to be a contract; rather, a Memorandum of Understand- ing. He felt the more appropriate way to handle this would be through an ordinance but did not think according to the law that we should have a contract, and by eliminating this two -year term, it would make it very clear that it was not a contract. Councilman Hallett could see nothing wrong with the contract as it existed. Mayor McPhee stated there were those who had a concern that this didn't directly concur with thr requirement of the RCW that a city manager be retained only for an indefinite term. He stated there were those who claimed the reference to two years might be construed by some to be giving it a definite term. Councilman Hallett stated there were those that would disagree with that. Councilman Stamon reiterated that Attachment "B" made no reference to a two -year period and also provided for an annual performance appraisal, which was an important thing to have in the contract. On call for the question, the motion carried with Councilmen Lemon, Gabriel and Sargent voting "Aye Councilman Hallett, Hesla and Stamon voting "No and Mayor McPhee breaking the tie with an "Aye" vote. B. Implementation of Signs on Mechanized Garbage Containers Delayed Councilman Stamon, in consideration of an article in the Chronicle this past week, moved to delay action on this item until Councilmembers had the opportunity to discuss this with members of the community of Sequim. She stated apparently they have not had good success in placing labels on their garbage cans, other than to cost the City an additional sum of money. She stated we were looking at between $1,900 and $3,000 for this. She felt we should not proceed until we were assured there would be some benefit to the City and at this point, she did not feel there was. Councilman Hesla seconded. Mayor McPhee intended this be the first in a series of steps leading to a more satisfactory solution, and possibly a County -wide management of the solid waste problem. He felt this would make it easier for the City to persuade a judge to give a financial penalty that hopefully would make the newspapers. The next step he saw in this would be that we start a vigorous recycling effort at the Landfill and eventually study the practicality of forming a solid waste district so City residents were not carrying such a disproportionate load in the handling of solid waste. Councilman Stamon was concerned with where the manpower was going to come from for enforce- ment. Councilman Hallett stressed that if the Mayor wanted to increase the budget by adding this expenditure, he specify which line 4tem he wanted this to come from. Councilman Hallett pointed out this was only the first meeting and already Mayor McPhee was increasing the budget. The motion then carried, with Councilmen Lemon and Mayor McPhee voting "No Councilman Stamon felt Mayor McPhee's concern and effort were admirable. She felt that the problem might need to be resolved, rather than by piece -meal solutions, a study and recommendations by the Committee which had been established to address solid waste in the County, and then implemented on a larger scale. C. Accounts 4310, 4901, 4910 and 4920 Budgets Reduced Councilman Lemon, for the sake of discussion, moved that Accounts 4310, 4910, and 4920, be limited to the expenditures of the 1983 budget plus an accumulated increase for inflation of 14.55 and Account 4901 to the 1984 level with the same provisions. Councilman Gabriel seconded. Councilman Hallett asked why. He stated this Council, including Council members- elect, had approved the budget as presented with inclusion of these items. -6- CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1988 Councilman Lemon stated that the previous Council had two years of exper- tise working with the budget. He also stated that staff had computers available to pull up information and that he had spent six hours one day and only reached conclusion on four Departments. Councilman Lemon pointed out under Travel Subsistence, the 1983 rate was $25,980 and the amount this year was $54,220. He stated that was a 109% increase and was an expenditure passed on to the residents that doesn't need to be. Councilman Hallett asked if he understood the reasons for those increases. He asked if he was looking at just the merits of the dollars and cents or the value of what the programs were doing. Councilman Lemon felt this was an undue benefit. He stated we were paying top -notch dollar for professionals in the field. Councilman Hallett felt these numbers could have been doubled legitimately, and would still have resulted in substantial benefits for the City. He thought they were reasonable, in line with the Goals and Objectives the Council had set and unless he saw some compelling evidence to the contrary, he was not going to cut those funds simply because economically they appeared to be out of line. Councilman Stamon shared Councilman Hallett's concerns, stating that the Council had gone over these and looked at them on an individual basis. She felt the message going to employees was that we should not be investing in you and in your excellence. She stated particularly in the area of travel and subsistence, the City of Port Angeles was well represented in the State of Washington and that every one of the citizens should take pride in that. She stated we are one of the movers and shakers in respect to secondary treatment, mechanized collection, and solid waste issues, as well as a lot of other issues that face the City of Port Angeles and to just do an across the -line cut without looking at the specific impact on each indi- vidual budget was probably not the best way to address the issue. She asked Councilman Lemon to give dollar figures with his projected cuts. Councilman Lemon responded that under Account 4310, if you left Self -In- surance and Esther Webster Trust as they are, you were looking at approxi- mately $31,980. Under 4901, the total would be $15,645; 4910 would be approximately $2,200. Under 4920, the amount would be $12,234. Mayor McPhee spoke at length in support of the motion, agreeing with points expressed by Councilman Lemon and emphasizing this would not eliminate training. Councilman Hallett stated that the cost of groceries had exceeded the inflation rate and the rate of travel may well have. He had no problem with suggestions to do the budget in a way that would be fiscally responsible. He felt we had asked necessary questions during the budget hearings and did not want to insult the employees and go backwards a giant step to cut needed programs. He stated no one during the hearings had argued about the benefit of the programs we had been involved in. He stated he would not have a problem re- examining this had that question come up, but it was implied through the approval that Vie value of these pro- grams was necessary. He stated that if we approve of the value of these programs, we have to pay the price in order to attend. Councilman Stamon stated it was important to the City of Port Angeles that our employees maintain their skills to the best of their abilities and our abilities. She stated we face a lot of highly technical issues and we are looking at tremendous amounts of money that we are going to be laying out in the future for projects, such as secondary treatment, landfills and waste disposal. It was very disconcerting to her to have to sit here and have the message go out to our employees that we don't feel they are worth sending to school for training. She reiterated that we examined very closely and carefully this budget before it was adopted. She stated the cost of schooling in the public school system, as well as four -year colleges, had increased significantly. She urged the Council to carefully consider this, and if they wanted to cut it, go back and look at the impact of each Department and do it intelligently. Councilman Lemon pointed out that the amount budgeted for 1988 was $54,220 for travel and subsistence; and the amount actually expended in 1987, realizing this was only 11 months, was $31,868. He had suggested almost $32,000 for 1988. He stated if you looked at the actual expenditures for -7- 919 920 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1988 1987 compared to the amounts he had come up with, there wasn't a whole lot of difference, although there was a lot of difference in the budgeted amounts and what he had come up with. Councilman Sargent stated it would have been more helpful if the budgeted figures and the actual costs would have been on the same page. Councilman Sargent felt it difficult to understand why, although actual expenditures in 1986 for travel and subsistence were approximately $36,500 and in 1987 were approximately $31,900, why $54,220 was budgeted in 1988. She felt this seemed out of line. With regard to schooling, she did agree with Councilman Stamon that we do need to pursue this area. She stated with technical changes in our lifestyle today, schooling is necessary even if the person is well qualified. Councilman Hesla concurred with Councilman Sargent. He stated our em- ployees are our most valuable assets and these four line items were an investment in our employees. He stated that with the high rate of tech- nology, we were taking these into account in these budget figures. He could not support making an across- the -board cut without any specific reasons why. Mayor McPhee believed that the Council was not saying they would not send an employee to a valuable seminar. He felt the question here was, should we be budgeting such a very high amount of money which was an inordinate amount of growth when, in fact, we don't use the money anyway. He stated that so far as the need to educate our employees, our employees were very well paid, particularly management. He stated most of the people in the audience, if they wanted to advance themselves in their careers, would have to pay for it themselves. He stated there were very few people in the audience who earned as much as some of the directors in our Departments. He did not believe we were totally eliminating the possibility of someone on the staff asking for an increase in funding to attend a seminar that was absolutely essential to the City, but he thought it would be better manage- ment on the Council's part to invite them to explain why it was necessary after we reduce this to an amount that is more manageable and more in line with what inflation has done to the dollar. Councilman Hallett felt this would be taking over the administration, rather than being policy makers and if this Council wanted to take a giant step backwards, they would do it without his support, because he continued to want to move foreward and do positive things. Councilman Stamon moved to table this until we had time to get some infor- mation from staff. This motion died for lack of a second. The motion then carried, with Councilmen Lemon, Gabriel and Sargent voting "Aye Councilmen Hallett, Hesla and Stamon voting "No Mayor McPhee cast an "Aye" vote to break the tie. D: 1983 -1988 Financial History Convention Center Fund Administrative Services Director Wolfe provided updated information on year -end fund balances. No action was taken. Mayo; McPhee explained that this was simply informational. E. Breakdown of 1988 Water /Sewer Telephone Budget Mayor McPhee moved that John Hordyk be appointed as a committee of one to determine the least expensive method of providing the communication service proposed for the Water /Sewer Division. Councilman Lemon seconded. Council- man Stamon felt we should provide the opportunity for other members of the community to step forward to serve on this committee, as well. Councilman Hallett asked Mayor McPhee if he was attempting to find the least possible cost to do something. He asked about the possible trade- offs in quality benefit. Mayor McPhee stated what has to be done has to include quality. Councilman Stamon had a philosophical difference with the Mayor contacting individuals in the community and indicating that there would be appointment to a committee prior to the time that the Council had the opportunity to consider that. She stated as a courtesy to the other members of the 921 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1988 Council, it would be nice if the Mayor could at least get concurrence before he went out and recruited people to serve on committees that don't exist. Mayor McPhee did not see any reason to object to an opportunity for the City to receive a recommendation on how to save money. The motion carried, with Councilmen Lemon, Gabriel and Sargent voting "Aye and Councilmen Hallett, Hesla and Stamon voting "No Mayor McPhee cast a tie breaking "Aye" vote. Councilman Stamon again registered her opposition to this type of action, stating it was arrogant at best. She felt the Mayor should give all members of the Council an opportunity to address an issue prior to going out to members of the community. Councilman Hallett asked that the minutes reflect his support of those comments, as well. Councilman Stamon then moved that staff contact other members of the com- munity to serve with former Councilman Hordyk on a committee of three so that there was ample opportunity for other members of the public to participate in such a process. She stated this was a democracy and other members of the community ought to be afforded the same opportunity to serve on such a committee, rather than selectively picking members of the commu- nity. Councilman Hallett seconded. This motion carried, with Councilmen Stamon, Sargent, Hesla and Hallett voting "Aye and Councilmen Gabriel and Lemon voting "No Councilman Stamon further stated that she did not think committees of one were appropriate; that they did not give a very balanced point of view. Mayor McPhee and Councilman Stamon concurred that staff should begin selection of individuals for this committee and proceed as soon as possible. F. Construction Project at City's Corporation Yard for City Light, Water Utility and Service Garage Improvements Terminated City Light Building Removed From Market Councilman Lemon moved to terminate all design work, as well as construc- tion involved in the Corporation Yard construction project immediately, to be reviewed at a later time, and further that the City Light Building be immediately pulled off the real estate market. Councilman Gabriel seconded. Councilman Hallett stated he was getting very, very uncomfortable with this approach of the new members on the Council. He stated it was frustrating at the least, and we were undoing everything that the previous Council did. Councilman Sargent stated that during the election campaign, it was very obvious that the public voted against the high expenditures made by the previous Council and one of those items in the future was this $600,000 plus, to be set aside for the City Light building. She felt this was the citizen input coming out now. Councilman Stamon suggested placement on the agenda of a future meeting, the direction in terms of consolidation of City facilities at the Corpora- tion Yard. She then asked Councilman Lemon for clarification on the reason he was asking to remove the City Light Building from the market. Councilman Lemon stated this was to nip the tip of the iceberg and this was a perfectly functional building as it exists right now. He believed very strongly that this was an unnecessary expense after reading Light Director Orton's memo and examining the appraisal, as well as during his campaign talking to people involved at City Light who felt their building was adequate. He felt at this point in time we didn't need to pass this unnecessary expenditure on to the citizens. Following further discussion, Councilman Hallett moved to table this item for further discussion. Councilman Stamon seconded. This motion failed, with Councilmen Hallett, Hesla and Stamon voting "Aye Councilmen Gabriel, Sargent and Lemon voting "No and Mayor McPhee breaking the tie with a "No" vote. 922 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1988 The original motion then carried, with Councilmen Sargent, Gabriel and Lemon voting "Aye Councilmen Hallett, Hesla and Stamon voting "No and Mayor McPhee breaking the tie with an "Aye" vote. Councilman Stamon pointed out that at the current time we have a contract underway with an architect to design facilities at the Corporation Yard and as a point of order, she suggested that they may wish to instruct staff to proceed to break that contract with that architect. Councilman Hallett wanted it on record that he objected to this. Councilman Stamon suggested this be by motion so it was very clear. Councilman Lemon moved to instruct staff to instruct the architect to cease design work. Councilman Gabriel seconded. Councilman Sargent asked that staff review the contract to determine what the City's liability is. Attorney Knutson said he would have to check, but believed the contract was a standard one which would allow the City to terminate, but that the City would be liable for all work completed up to this time. The motion carried, with Councilmen Lemon, Sargent and Gabriel voting "Aye Council- men Hallett, Hesla and Stamon voting "No and Mayor McPhee breaking the tie with an "Aye" vote. Councilman Hallett stated this disturbed him, because the Council had just done something and was now trying to figure out what they had done. He was concerned the Council might get sued. Attorney Knutson suggested that if there was a question about the terms of the contract, staff bring the contract back to the Council. It now being 10:00, Councilman Stamon moved to continue with the items on the agenda. Councilman Sargent seconded and the motion carried. BREAK The meeting was recessed for a break from approximately 10:02 until 10:17 P.M. 5. Arbitrator's Recommendation Accepted on Employee Grievance Councilman Hesla moved to accept the Arbitration Board's recommendation and adopt it regarding the IBEW grievance. Councilman Stamon seconded. Coun- cilman Lemon asked if the Council had access to the minor position. Attor- ney Knutson stated he did not believe there was a minority decision that was put in writing. Mayor McPhee stated that we had heard one side, and we knew someone had objected, but there was a minority position apparently, because they did not concur with the majority of the board. He asked if there was anyone on the staff who could give an overview of that position. Manager Flodstrom explained that staff had recommended either accepting the Arbitrator's recommendation or completely opening the record for a thorough review by Councilmembers in an effort to be fair to all of the parties. Following further discussion and debate, the motion carried. 6. Grant for Waterfront Trail Accepted Councilman Hallett moved to authorize the Mayor.sigi the grant documents. Councilman Stamon seconded. Councilman Stamon announced that a meeting would be held tomorrow night in the City Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M. regarding the Waterfront Trail and invited any interested members of the public to attend. Councilman Hallett commended the Soroptomists for their involvement in this project. The motion carried. 7. Grant from Department of Energy to Review Waste -To- Energy Concept Accepted Councilman Lemon moved that the Council authorize staff to accept the grant from the Washington State Department of Energy for a waste -to- energy feasibility study for Port Angeles and Clallam County and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract with the Department of Energy. Councilman Sargent seconded the motion, which carried. 8. Contract With R. W. Beck to Undertake a Waste -To- Energy Study Authorized Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the recommendation of City Light and Public Works and enter into a contract with R. W. Beck Associates for the purpose of performing the work of a waste -to- energy feasibility study as -10- CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1988 outlined in the grant from the Washington State Department of Energy. Councilman Hallett seconded. Councilman Hesla suggested this contract include consideration of a solid waste district. Council debated the issue at great length, with Councilman Sargent asking if there were no local engineers qualified for this project. Mayor McPhee felt we should do everything in our power to encourage engineers in this field to set up shop here, instead of in Seattle. He wanted staff to contact some of the local engineering firms and give them a couple of weeks to gather a team together and respond to this sort of study. He stated we have to create an atmosphere that is conducive to attracting engineers thinking of moving out of the high rent areas in Seattle, Tacoma, Los Angeles, or San Francisco. He voiced opposition to the motion, stating this was giving another contract to an out -of -town firm when we apparently hadn't approached local engineers. Councilman Hallett stated that it had been a long -term policy of the previous Council that whenever and wherever possible we attempt to do as much City work as we can with the most qualified firm. Hopefully, that most qualified firm would be in the City of Port Angeles. He assumed that Public Works Director Pittis had reviewed the qualified contractor list and, in his opinion, there was not a local firm qualified. Public Works Director Pittis explained the process that would need to be used if this approach was not preferred by the Council. During discussion, Public Works Director Pittis explained that the list of qualified bidders was due to come back to the Council in about two weeks for renewal, because it was a little over a year old. He did feel that we were in the middle with this contract and if we wanted to proceed in a relatively fast fashion, then R. W. Beck was a firm that we knew could do it and was working for us currently. Councilman Lemon was also in favor of creating an atmosphere in this area to draw engineers here, to use local engineers, and to look for their specialized expertise. He stated there was a local engineer present tonight and that he was not going to do something he was not capable of doing. He stated he would be able to go out and look for needed expertise. He felt there were areas we had some very qualified people in Port Angeles that might not be able to do the whole project, but could be a sub-con- tractor. That way the money would stay in Port Angeles and the community would totally benefit. Public Works Director Pittis explained that R. W. Beck had assisted in the preparation of the grant application and did not know whether not using them would jeopardize that grant. Conservation Manager Hardy explained that there were deadlines for acceptance of the grant and execution of a contract. Councilman Stamon did not want to end up losing the grant application. Councilman Sargent felt it would be prudent in this instance to go ahead with R. W. Beck and ask them to utilize as much local expertise as possible. However, in the future and in establishing the qualified bidder list, she was interested in trying to keep the contracts here in Port Angeles, if we possibly can, or in this area; i.e., Clallam County. Coun- cilman Lemon concurred with Councilman Sargent. He felt that a part of contract negotiations should be that we strongly encourage utilization of local engineers as much as possible. He further encouraged staff to update our qualified bidder list concerning the expertise in this area in the engineering field. He was somewhat dismayed with possibly losing this opportunity. Councilman Stamon again voiced her concern about the possibility of losing the grant in this instance and wished to allow the Public Works staff an opportunity to put together the request for interested and qualified firms in a less hurried and less rushed manner so that we have an opportunity to give some consideration to the types of activities that are going to come up in the future year and make sure that local contractors have an opportunity to bid. Attorney Knutson explained that legal requirements to select the most highly qualified firm would pre -empt hiring only local firms. Mayor McPhee questioned Jerry Newlin, owner of Northwestern Territories, a Port Angeles based firm. 923 924 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1988 Councilman Gabriel felt very strongly about obtaining local firms whenever possible, but in this particular situation, R. W. Beck had been involved in applying for this grant and he did not think it would be prudent to change this at this time, although he agreed with what Mayor McPhee was saying, he could not see pulling this out from R. W. Beck in this situation. Council- man Stamon called for the question. Councilman Lemon asked for a friendly amendment to the motion that R. W. Beck be encouraged as strongly as possible, to make use of local talent and expertise to the greatest extent possible. Councilman Hesla asked that inclusion of the solid waste district be added. Councilman Stamon felt that was something that would be within the scope of the contract and concurred with Councilman Lemon's friendly amendment. Councilman Hallett also concurred. The motion carried, with Mayor McPhee going on record as opposing the motion. 9. Ordinance Authorizing City Officials to Sign Documents Relating to Weatherization Programs Mayor McPhee read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2476 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles authorizing City officials to sign contracts between the City, contractors, and /or consumers, and other documents as necessary for administration of the City's residential weatherization program. Councilman Sargent moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Lemon seconded. Following discussion, the motion carried. 10. Resolution Passed Acknowledging Remote Interest in Olympic Printers Contract and Services Mayor McPhee read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 01 -88 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles acknowledging a remote interest in printing services performed by Olympic Printers, Inc. Councilman Lemon moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Sargent seconded. Following discussion, the motion carried, with Council- man Gabriel abstaining. 11. Resolution Amending Selection Process for Appointment to City Boards and Commission Passed Mayor McPhee read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 02 -88 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles amending the Council's Rules of Procedure by adding a selection process for filling board and commission vacancies and repealing Resolution 09 -87. Councilman Lemon moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Gabriel seconded and the motion carried, with Councilmen Hesla and Hallett voting "No 12. Acceptance of David Moe's Letter of Resignation from the Parks Board Councilman Sargent moved to accept David Moe's resignation. Councilman Lemon seconded. Council instructed the Mayor and Parks and Recreation Director to draft a letter of thanks to Mr. Moe. The motion carried. Interviews were scheduled for 6:00 P.M. prior to the next meeting. V ORDINANCE NO. 2476 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles authorizing City officials to sign con- tracts between the City, con- tractors, and/or consumers, and other documents as nec- essary for administration of the City's residential weatherization program. WHEREAS, the City Coun- cil has authorized the City to enter into long- term conser- vation contracts with the Bonneville Power Adminis- tration VPA) for the imple- mentation of residential weatherization; and WHEREAS, the City Coun- cil has authorized the City to implement a City- sponsordd weatherizetion loan pro- gram; and WHEREAS, pursuant to these programs, the City will be executing many contracts and loan document's be- tween the City, an authorized contractor, and/ or a City Light consumer, and other documents that are necessary for the admin- istration of these programs; and WHEREAS, the number of such documents requires City officials to be authorized to sign such _doc uments On the City's behalf; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. The City Light Di- rector, the City Light Conser- vation Manager, the City Ad- ministrative Services Direc- tor, and the City Financial Services Manager are here- by authorized and directed to sign properly prepared contracts and loan docu- ments between the City, an authorized contractor, and /or a City Light consum- er, and other documents that are necessary for the administration of the City's residential weatherization program. the Sherri L. An erson City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FOR Craig D. Knutson City Attorney Publish: Feb. 8: 1988 13. Jerry Cornell Appointed to Planning Commission Councilman Stamon moved the Council appoint Jerry Cornell to the Planning Commission. Councilman Hallett seconded. Following debate, the motion carried with Councilmen Stamon, Hallett, and Hesla voting "Aye Councilmen Lemon and Gabriel voting "No and Councilman Sargent abstaining. Council- man Sargent stated there were four people that had come before the Council tonight that were equally qualified in her eyes. She urged those people, if there were vacancies on the Commission in the near future, to remain as prospective candidates. Mayor McPhee indicated his vote would have gone to Mr. Leonard. 14. Consideration of Preliminary City Council Committee Assignments and Committee Membership Decision on the precise role and membership of the Finance Committee, Medic I Advisory Board, Permitting Process Review Committee, etc., will be determined at the February 2, 1988, City Council meeting. Committee assignments on the attached list were established. 15. Sale of Vacant City Property Through Local Real Estate Brokers Referred to Real Estate Committee Council determined that two of the properties listed would apply, those being the old City Hall at Front and Oak Streets, and the vacant property at Seventh and Peabody Street. Ken Schermer, 738 West Sixth Street, had distributed a sample listing agreement to Councilmembers earlier. He urged the Council to enter into a multiple listing agreement with local realtors to sell or lease these properties. Council discussed this at some length. Councilman Stamon moved to refer the matter to the Real Estate Committee. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. 16. Utility Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled The Council scheduled a meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee for Tuesday, January 26, 1988, in the City Light Conference Room at 4:00 P.M. X CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS /LATE ITEMS CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1988 Councilman Stamon publicly thanked City Light staff, particularly Sheila Hardy, for their work on the Conservation Program. She stated our Conservation Program is recognized industry -wide as one of the top -notch programs in the State. She also announced that the Clallam County Courthouse has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. She mentioned an excellent article from the Exchange Club Bulletin on a conference being held by the organization in June. She also referred to an article regarding the Federal Clean Water Act. Councilman Sargent mentioned the Clallam County Courthouse having been placed on the National Historic Register. She announced that a plaque would be placed on the building and some kind of celebration was in the works. She invited all Councilmembers to be guests at the Senior Center Breakfast February 1st at 9 A.M. Councilman Hesla thanked the Port Angeles Exchange Club for attracting their conference to the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center this summer. He stated there would be approximately 150 people attending. He pointed out that the Vern Burton was the key feature that got them here, so it was paying off. Councilman Hallett mentioned signage and Public Works Director Pittis spoke about a sign prohibiting roller skating, bicycling, and skateboarding in the Central Business District, which was on display tonight. Upon inquiry by Councilman Gabriel, Attorney Knutson stated that if the Council just attended the Senior Center breakfast without getting together and discussing things as a Council, he felt it would be all right for them to attend the Senior Center breakfast. XI ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting was adjourned to executive session at 11:42 P.M. to discuss four items of litigation and one item of union negotiations, for an estimated length of one hour. -13- 925 926 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1988 XII RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 12:45 A.M. XIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 12:48 A.M. Clerk Mayor l ikNOTICE OF NOTICE IS H RE E BY N GIVE I that the CITY COUNCIL PORT ANGELES, Washi .;,t. will hod a SPECIAL MEE on January 19, 1989, P.M., in the Council bens, 321 East Fifth The purpose of this meeting is to intervi didetes for the vacancy Planning Commission, Sherri L. CIO Pub.: Jan. 17, 1988 Clerk Animal Control Ordinance The Port Angeles City Council will hold a second public hearing on Tuesday, January 19, 1988, at 700 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 321 East Fifth Street. The purpose of this public hearing is to fur- ther consider changes in the Animal Control Or- dinance. Copies of the proposed ordinance, in- cluding the most recently proposed revisions are available at the City CIerk's office, 321 East Fifth 1 Street. The public is cordially invited to attend. ?ORT 4 NOTICE OF SECOND PUBLIC HEARING .ngtiivtl) n. gewsriwwwww Sherri L. Anderson City Clerk NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Sealed proposals will be rec- eived by the City of Port An- geles, Port Angeles, Wash- ington, on or before 2:30 P.M., January 21, 1988, at its office at 321 East 5th Street, Port Angeles, Wash- ington 98362, at which time and place the proposals will be publicly opened and read in the Light Department Con- ference Room. Proposals will cover the fur- nishing of the following: Tree trimming crew and equipment to perform tree trimming within the City lim- its of Port Angeles. Bids must be accompanied by a cashier's check, Postal money order or surety bond for the sum of not less than five percent (5 of t..., pro- posal, payable to the ':ity of Port Angeles. Any exceptions to tr.e spec- ifications, contract or gener- al conditions shall be noted by the bidder. Exceptions deemed by the City to be material shall be grounds for rejection of the bid. Specifications may be ob- tained from the office of the Electrical Engineer, Port An- geles Light Department at the above address or by call- ing (206) 457-0411, Ext. 192. The City Council reserves the right to waive any informali- ty in bids and to reject any or all bids. Pub.: Jan. 10, 13. 20. 1988. K