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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/20/1987660 I CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Whidden called the special meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Interviews were held for Planning Commission candidates. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Hallett, Hesla, McPhee, Quast, Schermer, Stamon. Members Absent: Staff Present: Public Present: None CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 20, 1987 Manager Flodstrom, Acting Attorney Kelly, Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. Orton, S. Brodhun, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, D. Wolfe, A. Rose, D. Heassler, E. Bonollo, T. Smith, B. Coons, B. Jones, S. Hursch, J. Hicks. C. Alexander, R. Wight, D. Koppenberg, R. Page, B. Burnham, B. Lindberg, P. Downie, L. J. McLean, L. Lee, D. Quast, D. Bettger, L. Sunny. III CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Mayor Whidden called the regular meeting to order at 7:13 P.M. IV MINUTES Councilman Schermer moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1987. Councilman Hallett seconded. Council- man Stamon amended Register Page 653, Item 3, line 6 to: "21 member Board of Directors." Councilman McPhee amended Register Page 654, Item 12, line 4 to: "Councilman Stamon added as a friendly amendment Register Page 655, paragraph 3, line 3, "...income from the City.... Register Page 655, paragraph 5, line 6 to delete the word considered and replace it with the word recommended; Register Page 656, Item 16, sentence 3, to read, "Coun- cilman McPhee took exception, feeling that members who were also residents of the City were paying extra for the Senior Center." Councilman Quast felt the original sentence correctly reflected what was said at the time. Councilman McPhee stated he was not changing what was said. He directed the City Clerk to review the tape of the meeting. He stated he wanted the minutes to reflebt what was said, not necessarily word for word, but the spirit of what was said. On call for the question, the motion carried. Councilman Stamon moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the Special Joint meeting with County Commissioners of January 13, 1987. Councilman Hesla seconded. Councilman McPhee amended Register Page 658, Item IV, second sentence to "Commissioner Gaydeski Councilman Stamon amended Register Page 659, paragraph 3, the date to January 20, 1987. On call for the question, the motion to accept the minutes as amended, carried. Councilman McPhee mentioned he had been given the opportunity to submit written comments regarding discussion at the budget hearings and asked if that item had been placed on tonight's agenda. Councilman Stamon stated it was her understanding that Councilman McPhee had been given an opportunity to submit written information to the Council for attachment to the minutes of the budget hearings. Manager Flodstrom then confirmed that the written comments would be attached to the minutes of the budget hearings. V. FINANCE 1. Payment Authorized to Riddell, Williams for Legal Representation on WPPSS Councilman Schermer moved to authorize payment of the Riddell, Williams bill of January 2, 1987 in the amount of $8,004.47. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 2. Bid Awarded to Olympic Disposal for Landfill Recycling Contract Councilman Stamon confirmed with staff that this did not include cardboard recycling. She then moved to concur with the recommendation of the Public Works Department and accept the proposal of Olympic Disposal, Inc., of Sequim, WA. and execute the contract to begin their private recycling operation at the City's Sanitary Landfill as early as possible. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Stamon stated that the City would be required to expend a million dollars over the next five years to provide a new pit for Solid Waste that would comply with new regulations and anything we can do in terms of extending the life of the pit by remov- ing some of the waste serves us well. She felt this was a step in that direction. Following further discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 3. Bid Award for Dredging of Peabody Creek, Tumwater Creek, and Valley Creek (Project 86 -11) Councilman McPhee moved to accept the bid of Avon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $11,067.50 including sales tax and that a contract be issued for the dredging of Peabody, Tumwater, and Valley Creeks. Councilman Stamon seconded. Public Works Director Pittis explained this was a 50/50 grant received from the Department of Ecology which would improve the stream flow through the area. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 4. Bid for Official Printing for 1987 Awarded to The Daily News 5. Bids Awarded for Electrical Transformer and Switch Equipment CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 6 1 January 20, 1987 Councilman Stamon moved to accept the legal publication proposal and award the bid to the Port Angeles Daily News. Councilman McPhee seconded. She referred to a letter received from Del Price from The Chronicle explaining that The Chronicle had not submitted a bid simply because of a technicality in meeting the legal requirements. Councilman Hallett was curious why there had been a 9% increase in publication costs over the last two years. He suggested this would be a good subject for review on the paper's part. The Council discussed the increase in rates. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. Councilman McPhee moved to accept staff recommendation and award the bid for the purchase of the S and C Switch to R R Electric Supply of Tacoma, Washington, in the amount of $7,249.55; further to award the bid for the purchase of the 1000 KVA Transformer to Westinghouse Supply of Portland, Oregon, in the mount of $12,704.23. Councilman Stamon seconded, listing names and amounts. Following lengthy discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. 6. $10,000 Payment Authorized for Harbor Management Plan Councilman Schermer moved to authorize payment to the Port of Port Angeles in the amount of $10,000.00 to pay the City's share of the Harbor Manage- ment account. Councilman Hallett seconded. Follo*ng discussion, on call for the question the motion carried. VI CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Stamon moved to accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda as follows: (1) Request permission to call for bids for petroleum products for 1987; (2) Request permission to call for bids for Patrol Vehicle Main- tenance contract; (3) Request permission to call for bids for 1987 Equip- ment Replacement; (4) Request for progress payment #3 to Cedar Ridge Con- struction of $96,273.53, including $25,519.32 of sales tax from this and progress payments 1 2, for Morse Creek Project work; (5) Request for progress payment to Fremont Construction for work on City Hall of $106,912.00; (6) Request permission to advertise for consultant services for secondary treatment, hydro geological study and 8th Street Bridges structural analysis; (7) Renewal of Switchboard Contract and Janitorial Services Contract; (8) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (9) Vouchers of $348,786.61 1986 Expenses, Vouchers of $83,010.53 1987 Expenses; and (10) Payroll of January 11, 1987 of $160,683.48. Councilman Quast seconded. Councilman McPhee discussed with staff the request to call for bids for petroleum. Councilman Hallett brought up 6 6 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 1987 Secondary Treatment, the Hydro geological Study, and Structure Analysis of the Eighth Street Bridges, three potentially major projects. He also commented that the Switchboard and Janitorial Services Contracts both were at the same price level as last year. He felt this was complimentary on behalf of the firms involved. Councilman McPhee then discussed with staff the following: patrol fleet maintenance, 1987 equipment progress payment for City Hall, the request to call for bids tant for Secondary Treatment, the 1987 Janitorial Services penditures from the Revenue Sharing Fund, memberships and American Public Works Association. Following discussion, on question, the motion carried. VII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA None. VIII LEGISLATION replacements, for a consul Contract, ex- dues to the call for the 1. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Port Angeles High School Marching Band and Color Guard Chet Robson, Port Angeles High School Band Director, addressed the Council and the audience explaining that the High School band had recently attended and participated in Holiday Bowl activities in San Diego, California. He stated the band had participated in two competitions: field trip competi- tion and parade competition, for which they received first place. He stated in addition, two special trophies had been received by the band, one for outstanding drum majors, the second for having an outstanding color guard; and a very special trophy called the Spirit of San Diego Award, awarded to an overall organization involved in the Heritage Celebration in the Holiday Bowl that represents their community the best in sportsmanship, friendliness, and in overall attitude. He stated the band was very proud to be able to bring that trophy back to the entire City of Port Angeles. He thanked the City, particularly Park and Recreation Director Brodhun, for making available to the band a field below Civic Field for practice. Mayor Whidden then presented a certificate of recognition to the Port Angeles High School Band and Colorgard for their outstanding performance and repre- sentation of our community at the Holiday Bowl, San Diego, California. He commended Mr. Robson and the Band Boosters for their excellent leadership. 2. Recognition of Ellen Reynolds and Donald Koppenberg for Life saving Mayor Whidden presented a new award by the American Heart Association of Washington State to Ellen Reynolds and Donald Koppenberg for administering CPR to Ada Woodside on January 7, 1987, thereby saving Mrs. Woodside's life. Police Chief Cleland indicated that Mrs. Woodside was now home from the hospital. Mayor Whidden praised these two individuals, stating these are the type of citizens that make Port Angeles the fine City that it is. 3. Resolutions Passed Setting Public Hearings for Street Vacations A. SV- 87(2)1 M &R Timber 4th and "G" Streets Mayor Whidden read the resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 03 -87 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate a portion of "F" Street abutting Lot 1, Block 119, and Lot 7, Block 115. Councilman Hallett moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Council- man Hesla seconded. Councilman Hallett clarified that this would set the public hearing date for February 17, 1987. On call for the question, the motion carried. B. SV 87(2)2 Priest First and Alder Mayor Whidden read the resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 04 -87 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate a portion of First Street. Councilman Hesla moved to pass the resolution as read by title setting the public hearing for February 17, 1987. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. For the record it was noted that there were inconsis- tancies in the numbers of the street vacation requests. 4. Ordinance Adopted Rezoning To Office Commercial Portions of Seventh and Race Councilmen Schermer, Stamon and McPhee abstained from participating in the appearness of fairness. Councilman Quast stated that Councilmembers who had abstained would have to state their conflict of interest. Councilman Schermer stated the property under consideration had been listed by the real estate agency by which he is employed. Councilman Stamon stated this was also her situation. Coun- cilman McPhee stated he owned property adjoining this property. Acting Attorney Kelly asked if the audience had any objections to these Council members remaining in the meeting room during consideration of this issue. No objections arose. Mayor Whidden read the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 2433 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles reclassifying property located on both sides of Race Street from Seventh Street to the 7/8 alley from RS -7 to OC. Councilman Quast moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried, with Councilmen Schermer, Stamon and McPhee abstaining. 5. Planning Commission Minutes of January 14, 1987 A. Conditional Use Permit LaRue Denied CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 6 3 January 20, 1987 The Council considered a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a beauty shop as a Home Occupation in the RS -7, Single Family Residential District located at 1531 West Sixth Street. Councilman Schermer indicated a major concern over this item, specifically that it seemed to him that if you employ one employee, you are going from a home occupation to a commer- cial enterprise. He objected to this. He stated he would not be opposed to a one chair operation where the owner was the operator. Councilman Hallett also noted concern over some of the documentation at- tached to the request. For the sake of discussion,-,Councilman Hesla moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the proposed Home Occupation subject to the following conditions: (1) The permit be revoked immediately if an exterior sign is placed on the prop- erty; (2) Hours of operation shall be Monday through Saturday, from 9 AM to 5 PM, by appointment only, with a maximum of two customers on the premises at any one time; (3) That one non relative may be employed; (4) Four designated and reserved off street parking spaces for customers be pro- vided; (5) One 2A10BC fire extinguisher and a smoke detector be installed. Councilman Schermer seconded for the sake of discussion. Councilman Stamon noted a number of items in the staff report, including information concerning a lack of cooperation, complaints from the neigh- bors, site review that found five vehicles parked adjacent to the curb in front of the residence, properties to the rear of the residence having an RV vehicle, two boats and a vehicle parked in the driveway, a letter from the Building Inspector to Mrs. LaRue referring to a telephone conversation in which Mrs. LaRue indicated she would be cutting and styling hair for family members only. She commented that now a Conditional Use Permit was being presented for consideration. She also referred to a written comment received from an individual speaking to the issue of parking and the fact 6 6 4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 1987 that this was started before an application was submitted, etc. She commented there was a whole litany of problems surrounding the application, also commenting on information about a plywood sign. Gary St. Luise, 1525 West Sixth, first house to the east of the proposed activity, addressed the Council to answer questions by Councilman Quast. When asked if he felt the Planning Commission had made a mistake in this particular situation, Mr. St. Luise answered, "Yes, because of the parking problem that was being created in the neighborhood." Upon inquiry by Coun- cilman Stamon, Mr. St. Luise confirmed that he was the owner of the travel trailer referred to earlier. Councilmembers also noted that the applicant was not present. Councilmen Hesla and Schermer withdrew the motion and second. Councilman Quast moved to deny the Conditional Use Permit to allow a beauty shop as a home occupation due to a problem with insufficient parking on or next to the specified property at 1531 West Sixth Street. Councilman Schermer seconded, amending the motion to add employment of a second individual, a non family member, as another reason for denial. Councilman Quast con- curred. Councilmembers inquired if the application could be amended in order to speed things up if the applicant wished to apply for a Conditional Use Permit for only one station. Staff responded there was no mechanism for that and recommended a new application if that were the case. On call for the question, the motion to deny the Conditional Use Permit carried. B. Parking Variance Granted Gund Plaza The City Council considered a request for a reduction of the required 268 parking spaces to 87 for an elderly housing development in association with Gund Plaza in the CSD, Community Shopping District, located on Eighth, Ninth, "G" and "I" Streets. Councilman Schermer moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the parking variance subject to the following conditions: (1) The apartment structures and four- plexes be used for elderly residents only. A change of use to unre- stricted residential occupancy shall require compliance with the Parking Code; and citing the following findings: (A) Elderly households generate less demand for off street parking than conventional family households; (B) The close proximity of commercial development reduces the need for tenants to have vehicles; thus the demand for off street parking spaces; (C) The applicants will provide a congregate service above that which typical multi family residential complexes provide. Councilman Hesla seconded. Councilman Hallett brought up two concerns listed in a December 16, 1986, staff report from the Public Works Department, one being that the applicant did not use the Pine Hill Apartments in their evaluation; the second being the concern over'a future change of occupancy that might require additional parking. Following discussion, Councilman Schermer added Condition No. 2, that an occupancy report be provided on a yearly basis identifying the type of occupants; that the occupancy report reveal that structures are in fact being used by elderly residents only. Councilman McPhee stated that what we are after is a resident who won't use cars and park on the street. He stated that he personally did not have any particular problem with some cars being parked on the street. He found it interesting that we could go from the required 268 to 87 spaces. He then asked the Acting City Attorney if we are going to tell them that they can only rent to elderly people, whether they can come back with the question of what is elderly. Acting Attorney Kelly reiterated that we are not telling them that they can rent to elderly only; that this would only be a condition for a variance in the number of parking spaces required. Councilmembers then discussed potential problems with interpreting the definition of elderly. Councilman Quast felt strongly that if occupancy changed from elderly citizens that the 268 required spaces be restored. Councilman McPhee stated that if elderly individuals, most of whom probably owned cars, could live there, and the City can survive with only 87 spaces, then maybe we don't need the 268 spaces. Councilman Hesla felt the issue was not so much age as it was the ability to drive. He felt there could be wheelchair bound people that could fit right in. Councilman Schermer felt that the condition as worded was specific enough and that the type of living offered by the development would play a part in defining who lived there. He did not feel anyone who had children living with them would be considered elderly residents only. The Council discussed the matter further at great length. Councilman Stamon suggested having designated parking for each unit as well as designated parking for short -term visitors. Doug Lloyd, 815 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, representing George Gund, stated it was the intent of the developers to assign carports and garages to individual residents and that visitor parking would be provided adjacent to the main entryway of the project. He stated this could be signed as visitor parking. Mr. Lloyd also mentioned van transportation that will be provided by Gund Plaza. He stated this project was being marketed only to seniors. Upon inquiry by Councilman Stamon for the record, Mr. Lloyd indicated there would be no problem with indicating to potential tenants that they have the ability to park only in the designated parking area and that no other parking is available. Councilman McPhee stated he had been leaning toward this until he heard that the spaces were going to be specifically assigned to particular tenants. He asked what the developer would tell the 88th tenant with a car. Councilman McPhee inquired if residents would be punished for parking in the commercial area. Mr. Lloyd answered there would be no punishment for parking in the commercial area. Following further lengthy discussion, Councilman Stamon offered a friendly amendment that the parking for the units be designated and also that short term visitor -type parking be provided and designated. Councilman Schermer concurred. Councilman Quast requested Mr. Lloyd state for the record that if the Council agreed to reduce the number of parking spaces from 268 to 87, the available space created will not be used to produce a higher dens- ity of apartments and buildings but truly go into landscaping. Mr. Lloyd stated this was no problem. During clarification of the motion, Council- man Stamon added that she wanted the short -term visitor's parking signed as such. On call for the question, the motion carried. C. Minutes Accepted and Placed on File Councilman Schermer moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commis- sion minutes of January 14, 1987. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. BREAK 7. Richard Wight Appointed to Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 6 5 January 20, 1987 Mayor Whidden recessed the meeting at 9:09 P.M. for a break. The meeting returned to order at 9:25 P.M. 6. Public Hearing Set for February 17, 1987, to Consider Revisions of Sewer and Solid Waste Monthly Utility Rates Councilman Stamon moved the Council declare its intent to review the Sewer and Solid Waste rates at the February 17th City Council meeting; also that a flier be inserted in the City Report newsletter prior to that date and that the Public Works Department make a presentation prior to the public hearing. Councilman Hallett seconded. During extensive discussion, Coun- cilman Stamon stated for the citizens that the reasons for these proposed increases were State and Federally mandated construction projects that the City is going to have to undertake. She stated the Sewer revision is directly attributable to the cost of secondary treatment and the Solid Waste rate is attributable to the fact that the.City is going to be spend- ing a million dollars during the course of the next five years to dig a hole to put garbage in. She stated that we didn't used to have to be as precise and technical as we now do. Following further discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. Manager Flodstrom distributed ballots. Councilman McPhee read an excerpt from the Open Public Meetings Act, and stated he felt this selection process was illegal. Manager Flodstrom then read a portion of the adopted City Council Rules of Procedure and stated that the current City Attorney, as well as his predecessor, had approved this procedure in the selection of board members. Councilman McPhee noted that he voted for Carl Alexander. Remaining Councilmembers cast written ballots. No majority vote occurred during the first vote. Manager Flodstrom distributed ballots a second time. No majority vote occurred. Manager Flodstrom then passed the bal- lots among members of the Council and a third vote was cast. 6 6 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 1987 Councilman McPhee indicated again that he was voting for Carl Alexander. Mayor Whidden stated that Councilman McPhee was not voting in the pre- scribed manner; therefore, he didn't see that Councilman McPhee's vote had any semblance of order to it. Richard Wight received the majority vote and was appointed to the Planning Commission. Councilman McPhee restated his opinion that this method of selection was illegal. 8. Park Board minutes of December 18, 1986 Councilman Hallett moved to accept and place on file the Park Board minutes of December 18, 1986. Councilman Stamon seconded. Councilman Hallett commented on page 3, Item D, regarding the possibility of an issue in the City newsletter recognizing volunteers. He stated that there were a lot of people who served the City in a volunteer capacity. Del Price, Editor of The Chronicle, stated that a publication was slated for tomorrow in his newspaper thanking all volunteers on behalf of the City. Manager Flodstrom stated this article would be in both papers on the same day. Councilman Quast asked about the possibility of installing lights at the High School track. Manager Flodstrom stated that something is already being worked on. Councilman Hesla inquired if the pool lift had been ordered yet. Park and Recreation Director Brodhun answered that it had. On call for the question the motion carried. Councilman Quast in- quired if there were any further developments on a policy regarding the bell tower sign. Councilman Quast then moved that a general policy be established that signs displayed at City Parks or City facilities be of a temporary nature only. This motion died for lack of a second. 9. Purchase of Flow Meters from City of Vancouver Authorized Councilman Hallett moved to authorize the Public Works Department to pur- chase five flow measuring devices from the City of Vancouver, Washington, with the condition that the vendor commit to selling the units to the City of Port Angeles at the City of Vancouver bid price. Councilman Hallett commented that in order to comply with new regulations, the City has to expend $25,000 of taxpayers' money for these devices. On call for the question, the motion carried. The time was now 10:00 P.M. Councilman Stamon moved to continue with the agenda. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. 10. Appointment to Public Health Advisory Board Continued Mayor Whidden announced that he would make the appointment to the Public Health Advisory Board tomorrow. 11. Council Appointments to Committees to Study Areas of City /County Cooperation Appointments were made as follows: Councilmen Schermer, McPhee and Hallett were appointed to High Priority Group 1 which includes Law Enforcement, District Cdtirt /Traffic Violations Bureau, Jail Costs, Joint or Centralized Dispatch, Emergency Services; Decriminalization of City laws, and Juvenile Services. Councilmen Quast, Stamon and Hesla were appointed to High Priority Group 2 which includes Health Services, Solid Waste Planning, Septage, and Toxic Waste Spills. Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Hesla and Stamon were appointed to High Priority Group 3, which includes Human Services. Mayor Whidden will serve on High Priority Group 4 Railroad Property Acquisition. 12. Medical Plan Amended to Comply with Federal Medicare Revision Councilman Quast moved the Council approve the amendment in order to comply with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, also known as COBRA. Councilman McPhee seconded. Councilman Hallett stated this was an example of what we are going to see more of this year regarding mandated benefits and since the City is self- insured, there are a number of bills in the House and in the Senate this year that could have serious implications. On call for the question, the motion carried. 13. Utility Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for January 23, 1987 The Council scheduled a meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee for January 23, 1987, at 3:15 P.M. for the purpose of discussing Morse Creek/ Falls Creek updates, PCB cleanup, and BPA wholesale power costs. The location of the meeting was established as City Light Conference Room. The Council discussed a future trip for Councilmembers to view the site of the Morse Creek Hydroelectric project. 14. Public Defender Contract for 1987 Authorized Following discussion with staff, Councilman McPhee moved to authorize Mayor Whidden to execute the agreement for 1987 Defender services. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 15. Teamsters Labor Contract for Non -sworn Employees Approved Councilman Schermer moved that Council approve the labor contract between the City of Port Angeles and the Teamsters Union Local #589 for civilian employees of the Police Department covering the contract period of January 1, 1985 through December 31, 1987. Councilman McPhee seconded. Councilman Quast indicated he would abstain as a matter of conscience because he had apprehension about law enforcement personnel being members of a Union which does not enjoy the best reputation of its leadership on the national level. He felt law enforcement officers should stay away from a union whose leaders have been jailed for violation of Federal statutes. Manager Flodstrom indicated that some members of the Union had voiced this same concern. Council and staff then discussed the issue, including the possi- bilities of other unions for representation of law enforcement personnel. Councilman Quast indicated that he would be willing to provide a bibliog- raphy of reading materials for members to read. Councilman McPhee inquired of the Acting City Attorney whether Councilmembers were required to vote. Acting Attorney Kelly answered that she believed Councilman Quast could abstain if he chose and that the rest of the Council could not require him to vote on this issue. Councilman McPhee felt Councilmembers could not pick and choose issues they voted on and requested the Acting Attorney research this matter. Acting Attorney Kelly agreed to do so. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilman Quast abstaining. 16. 1987 Salary Ordinance Amended Mayor Whidden read the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 2434 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles establishing a pay plan for the employees represented by AFSCME Local #1619 (Schedule A), Teamsters Local #589 (Schedule B), and IAAF Local #656 (Schedule C), and employees working at the City's Pool (Schedule D), for the period of January 1, 1987, through December 31, 1987, amending Ordinance No. 2430, and providing for the payment thereof. 17. Travel Expense for City Light Employee to Pullman Authorized IX CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS /LATE ITEMS CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 6 7 January 20, 1987 Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the ordinance as read by title. Coun- cilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried with Councilman Quast abstaining. Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the recommendations of the City Manager and authorize Mr. Coulter to be sent to Pullman for this training program. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Stamon commended Del Price, owner and Editor of The Chronicle for 26 years, starting the 27th year of service to Port Angeles. Council- man Stamon then reported on the first meeting of the Tourism /Convention 6 6 V CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 1987 Association of Clallam County which was held last Wednesday night. She announced that the next meeting would be Monday, January 26, 1987, at 7:00 P.M. at The Three Crabs Restaurant in Sequim. She reported on a meeting of the Trolley Committee where they talked about plans for the summer, speci- fically improvement in the areas of selling the trolley and ridership in- creases. She also referred to a memo from Risk Manager Sugiyama on smoking in the work place. She noted that the City now has facilitators trained in smoking cessation and encouraged any members of the public or employees who are interested to contact Mr. Sugiyama for further information. Councilman Hallett asked about a ruling by the Board of Adjustment on a couple of signs. Acting Attorney Kelly stated this would be discussed in Executive Session. Councilman Hallett noted that DSHS had approved the City's water comprehensive plan. He thanked staff for the Gund Plaza project review summary. He also thanked staff for providing draft 1987 agreements in the Information Agenda for the EDC, Museum and Derby Days. Manager Flodstrom requested Council provide input if they had any suggested wording along the lines of what Councilman Quast had been suggesting that strengthens the performance portion of those contracts. Councilman Schermer urged all Councilmembers to accept the invitation to enroll in the Fitness Challenge. Councilman Schermer also announced a meeting of the Downtown Association's Parking Committee tomorrow morning at 7:30 A.M. at the Cornerhouse Restaurant. He stated the issue was that some Downtown merchants felt one hour parking would stifle some of the trade on First Street. He stated research indicated the most valuable parking should be circulated more often. Councilman Schermer contended there was no parking available now on First Street because of employees using that parking. He also commended staff on their Gund Plaza work. Councilman McPhee asked if Council had given permission for bleachers to be removed from the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center. Manager Flodstrom stated that it had been discussed in the past. Councilman Quast stated that the Council had determined that the bleachers be given to a school that wanted them following a previous bond issue. Councilman Quast requested the Chief of Police establish irregular rounds for the parking enforcement officer to avoid individuals knowing the routine and thereby abusing the system. Councilman Quast then publically thanked Port Angeles Daily News reporter Mike Martin for covering City news and wished him personal and professional success in his new position in California. He then welcomed the new reporter from The Daily News. Councilman Hallett asked Chief Cleland about the intersection at Eighth and Cherry, voicing concern over the yellow light on Eighth Street not allowing sufficient time for individuals to stop. Mayor Whidden announced a Chamber meeting at 10:30 on Thursday, January 22nd, at Aggie's. He invited Councilmembers to attend. He also announced a meeting of the EDC on Saturday, January 24th at 10:00 AM at the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center focusing on goals for that agency. He noted that a Harbor Study meeting was scheduled for the 28th, a meeting of the Chamber on the 30th, and Citizen of the Year Banquet on the 31st. Manager Flodstrom confirmed with Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Stamon, Hallett, Hesla and Schermer, their attendance to the AWC Legislative Conference on February 26th. He reminded Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Quast and Hallett of a meeting tomorrow morning at 10:00. He also informed the Council that there was a need to consider a resolution setting a new public hearing date as one of the publication dates had been missed. Mayor Whidden then read the Resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 01 -87 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, fixing the time and place of hearing upon the assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 207. Councilman Hallett moved to pass the Resolution as read by title, setting the public hearing for February 17, 1987. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. Manager Flodstrom then distributed final copies of the 1987 -88 City of Port Angeles Budget to Councilmembers. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 10:46 P.M. for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. The estimated length of the Executive Session was one half hour. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 11:15 P.M. XII ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:17 P.M. ).1A-1-- Clerk Mayor CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 6 9 January 20, 1987 CC3010[CLERK4]