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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/17/1990 1598 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington April 17, 1990 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sargent called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 7:00 P.M. II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Minnie Deese~s and Leslie Diimmel~s Hamilton Bluebird Group. Members present: Jennifer Deese, Erika Diimmel, Amanda Dunker, Roxanna Momeni, Kesley Morrison, Danica Roening, Mandi Smith. III ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Sargent, Councilmen Gabriel, Hallett, Lemon, Nicholson, Ostrowski, Wight. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Maike, S. Brodhun, M. Cleland, B. Collins, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, B. Titus, C. Jones, G. Kenworthy, L. Zenonian, B. Jones, T. Smith, K. Ridout, D. Duncan. Public Present: A. Walker, R. Schmenk, L. Beil, J. Haguewood, E. Colompos, D. Rudolph. IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 3, 1990, AND SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 10, 1990 Councilman Hallett moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 1990, and the special meeting of April 10, 1990. Councilman Lemon seconded the motion. Councilman Ostrowski noted that he was not attending a FEMA seminar, as noted in the April 3rd minutes; however, he was attending the Western Conference of the American Public Transit Association. Mayor Sargent noted that at the April 10th special meeting, a motion had been made by Councilman Lemon authorizing an additional $2,000 plus some travel cost for Waldron and Company to complete Phase V of the original contact. Final screening of applicants for interviews. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. She directed Clerk Maike to include that motion in the minutes. The motion was voted on and carried unanimously, with Councilman Ostrowski abstaining from the vote on the April 3rd meeting, as he was not in attendance. APPROVAL OF COST FOR WALDRON AND ASSOCIATES Councilman Lemon moved to approve the air fare costs for Tom Waldron to San Francisco in the amount of $500 to $800. Councilman Wight seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. V FINANCE 1. Consideration of Bid Award for Mower for Parks Department Councilman Ostrowski moved to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the requested specifications, as follows: Turf Equipment Northwest, Inc., in the amount of $11,453.19, including tax. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion. Councilman Ostrowski noted that this is not the lowest bid received; however, it was the only bid received without exceptions noted. 1599 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 17, 1990 Councilman Wight asked what the major exceptions were on the Sunset Wire Rope bid, versus Turf Equipment. Parks and Recreation Director Brodhun stated that the main concern was the cutting speed, as well as the ease of training on the equipment. The motion was voted on and carried unanimously. 2. Request for Proposals Curbside Recycling Councilman Nicholson moved to concur with the following recommendations of the Citizens' Recycle Committee: (I) That Council direct the Public Works Department to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) to obtain from the private sector the cost for service of weekly curbside collection of recyclables. These costs would be compared to the cost for the City to provide the same service, and the lowest cost alternative to be implemented as soon as possible; (II) That a public education program be associated with the curbside collection to enhance participation in that program and awareness of recycling and waste stream reduction in general. A public education subcommittee has been formed and is reviewing the collection of brochures, videos, and other information the City has been gathering over the past months; (III) That the Committee and the Public Works Department remain informed regarding the possibility of a material recovery facility at the Landfill site and keep the Council apprised of any changes that would significantly affect the current analysis and recommendations of the Committee; (IV) That the City of Sequim be allowed to participate as part of the Request for Proposals, to enhance the potential for bids for both cities. Councilman Hallett seconded the motion. Council discussed at length the recommendations made by the Recycle Committee and questioned Solid Waste Superintendent Jones regarding the public participation and the program not being mandatory. Superintendent Jones explained to the Council that participation through the public will be voluntary. The City and the Recycle Committee has recommended public education and incentives for the project, which will be City-wide. The Council and Superintendent Jones discussed the ownership of the materials that will be collected in the recycling program, and the wording that will be used in the contract regarding a three-year term and how soon the program will start. Superintendent Jones stated that he is expecting the program to be in effect by fall, 1990; that each citizen who is volunteering to do the curbside recycling will have three containers placed at their household, which will hold designated types of recycling materials. The collection will be once per week, as it was the Recycle Committee's and staff's opinion that this would work best, versus any other alternatives the Council may consider. The motion was voted on and carried unanimously. Mayor Sargent extended a thank you to the Recycle Committee and staff for their work regarding this project. VI CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hallett moved to accept the items as presented on the Consent Agenda, including: (1) Consideration of out-of-State travel to International Conference of Building Officials regional conference; (2) Request for progress payment to Lakeside Industries for DelGuzzi Drive LID of $72,664.76; (3) Request for progress payment to Olympic Electric for DelGuzzi Drive signal of $28,087.54; (4) Consideration of travel request to send two people to NWPPA Engineering & Operations Conference - cost exceeds $500; (5) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (6) Vouchers of $1,681,828.66; and (7) Payroll of 4-1-90 of $248,849.23. Councilman Gabriel seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion on the items as presented, the motion was voted on and carried unanimously. VII ITEMS FROM THE COUNCIL/AUDIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED/PLACED ON THE AGENDA Mayor Sargent added Item 13 to the Legislative Agenda, Discussion of Hazardous Household Waste Round-up. Councilman Nicholson requested an update regarding the Clallam Transit System's rent, which is owing on the old Police Building. Manager Flodstrom stated he will provide back-up information to the Council regarding this issue and also place the item on the agenda of the May 1, 1990, City Council meeting. -2- 1600 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 17, 1990 VIII LEGISLATION 1, Presentation of Water Distribution Manager I Certification to Dan Duncan Mayor Sargent presented to Dan Duncan a Certificate of Competency as a Water Distribution Manager I. He has successfully passed the examination which, together with his experience and education, has qualified him for this rating. Mayor Sargent congratulated him for his interest in the program and for his service to the community. Mr. Duncan thanked the Council and the City for the opportunity to further his education, stating he felt this was a very viable program, and urged the Council to continue supporting employees. 2. Public Hearing A. Consideration of an Ordinance Increasing Assessments for the Parking and Business Improvement area (PBIA) Mayor Sargent opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. There being no public comment, she then closed the public hearing and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2579 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Section 3 of Ordinance 2351 as amended by Ordinance 2458, relating to the Parking and Business Improvement Area. Councilman Ostrowski moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, and to authorize publication in s,,mmary form. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion. Councilman Hallett questioned the boundaries of the PBIA versus the Central Business District (CBD). Manager Flodstrom stated the CBD runs a little east of Lincoln Street to Cherry Street, while the PBIA includes Valley Street. Councilman Lemon questioned Port Angeles Downtown Association President Jim Haguewood regarding the vote from the general membership on this proposal. Mr. Haguewood stated it was not a unanimous decision, but was an overwhelming majority of the members who were present at that general membership meeting. The motion was voted on and carried unanimously. 3. Planning Commission Minutes of April 11, 1990 A. Annexation Request - ANX-90(02)i - Schneider, Et al, Tumwater Truck Route Area: Request for Annexation of Approximately 26.21 Acres of Property South of Present City Limits Councilman Gabriel moved to set a public hearing for the May 1, 1990, City Council meeting. Councilman Hallett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. B. Rezone Request - REZ-90(02)I ~ Schneider, et al, Tumwater Truck Route area: Request for Rezone of Property Designated RS-9, Single-Family Residential, to LI, Light Industrial Councilman Gabriel moved to set a public hearing for the May 1, 1990, City Council meeting. Councilman Hallett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. C. Conditional Use Permit - CUP-90(04)2 - Crestwood - 1116 East Lauridsen Blvd.: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow the Expansion of a Nursing Facility and the Addition of Assisted Living Units to the Site Mayor Sargent pointed out that the recommendation made by the Planning Commission does differ from the Planning Department's recommendation. The Planning staff has required that the applicant put in curbing, sidewalks, and gutters on the street frontages on Park Avenue and Lauridsen Boulevard. -3- 1601 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 17, 1990 Councilman Lemon moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions, and based on the following findings and conclusions: Conditions: (a) Prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposal, the applicant shall prepare a landscaping plan designed to ensure that the development is aesthetically compatible with the surrounding uses. The plan shall be approved by the Planning Department and implemented by the applicant prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for the structures; (b) Prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposal, the applicant shall submit to the Department of Public Works for approval a site plan showing improvements to Park Avenue and Lauridsen Boulevard in order to meet current roadway standards and include curb, gutter, and sidewalks on site street frontages. The site plan shall be implemented by the applicant and all work approved by the Department of Public Works prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for the facilities; (c) Prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant shall resolve the conflict in the building plan with the City's three-phase primary overhead line south of the existing convalescent center; Findings: (1) The Port Angeles Zoning Code requires that prior to acting on a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission must hold a duly advertised public hearing; (2) Public notice, as required by the Port Angeles Zoning Code, has been given; (3) The property subject to the permit application is described as Blocks 2, 3, and 11 of Campbell's Addition to Port Angeles, together with portions of vacated streets and alleys, and is located within an RS-9 Zoning District; (4) The Port Angeles Zoning Code allows 'nursing and convalescent homes' as a conditional use in the RS-9 Zoning District; (5) The Port Angeles Zoning Code states that the Planning Commission shall consider all applications for Conditional Use Permits and may grant said permits for such uses as by the Zoning Regulations are required to be reviewed and which can be permitted only upon granting of a Conditional Use Permit; (6) The Zoning Code states that the purpose of the Conditional Use Permit shall be to assure that the maximum degree of compatibility between uses shall be attained; (7) The Department of Public Works has indicated during review of the proposal that the expansion of the existing convalescent center could introduce detrimental and hazardous conditions relating to pedestrian and vehicular traffic if Park Avenue and Lauridsen Boulevard are not improved by the applicant; (8) The Light Department has indicated, during review of the proposal, that no structure can be constructed beneath the existing three-phase power line owned by the City of Port Angeles; Conclusions: (A) The proposed activity can be permitted through the granting of a Conditional Use Permit; (B) The proposal, as conditioned, is consistent with the tests for issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, as found in Article XI, Section 5 of the Port Angeles Zoning Code; (C) Procedural requirements relating to public notice and public hearing have been accomplished. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion. Councilman Lemon, in speaking to his motion, stated the City has required in the past that the development of on-site curbs, sidewalks, and gutters be included in commercial projects. Councilman Nicholson stated because of the project location, it was a very viable option to have sidewalks required. Councilman Wight requested that Planning Commission Chairman Leonard explain to the Council the reason the Planning Commission chose to delete that condition from their approval. Chairman Leonard explained that the Commission felt it was futile to request curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in the short expansion on Boulevard which the · project is located. The Planning Commission had also received testimony stating there are very few children in the area who walk down the street, although there is a school located to the west of the project; and also that the City can require a non-protest agreement which will allow that work be done when and if the property beyond is to be developed. Councilman Hallett asked Planning Director Collins why staff would recommend that improvements be done in the area, given the lack of improvements in the area. Director Collins explained that the primary concern of the Department was that the City's only program for upgrading streets and sidewalks is to do it on a case-by-case basis, and as a result, the Planning Department concurred with the recommendation of the Public Works Department to require the development to take place. Also, because of the nature of uses, with Franklin Elementary School and the Convalescent Center, they felt it was important to make those improvements. -4- 1602 CIndY COUNCIL MEETING April 17, 1990 Councilman Wight stated he believed Boulevard was a busy street in the portion where the convalescent center iS~ibdated,.both in vehicular traffic as well as pedestrian traffic. However, he stated there is not that kind of traffic on Park Avenue. He felt that the conditions and requirements for curbs, sidewalks and gutters were justifiable on Lauridsen Boulevard, but he did not feel that was true on Park Avenue at this time. Councilman Wight offered a friendly amendment that the curbs, gutters and sidewalks on the property frontage on Lauridsen Boulevard be required, but that a non-protest agreement for the property frontage on Park Avenue be accepted. Councilmen Lemon and Nicholson concurred. Following a short discussion, the motion was voted on and carried unanimously. D. Conditional Use Permit - CUP-90(04)3 - Gallacci, 1010 East Front Street: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Daycare Facility for 60 Children to Operate in the ACD, Arterial Commercial District Councilman Nicholson moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit as requested subject to the following conditions, based on the following findings and conclusions: Conditions: (1) The parking and access be per Public Works and Ordinance requirements. Within one month from the date of approval, the applicant shall provide a parking plan to the Planning and Public Works Departments for approval. All requirements of the plan shall be implemented within two months of the date of permit approval; (2) The facility be licensed by DSHS and all licensing requirements be strictly observed; (3) Ail requirements of the Fire Department be complied with; (4) Seven parking spaces will be provided for employees of the facility, which spaces may be within an enclosed area, separate from the play area. Two spaces must be provided off the alley for pick-up/drop- off (per Parking Ordinance No. 1588, as amended). Patrons will be notified to use only the noted areas of public use of Front Street, Washington, Chambers, etc.; (5) If, after one year, the permittee does not comply with the permit requirements and conditions, the permit may be reviewed and action taken, including revocation of the permit; Findings: (A) The applicant has requested a Conditional Use Permit to continue operation of a day care at 1010 East Front Street; (B) The applicant has operated a day care at this facility for the past five years; (C) A public hearing has been scheduled, per Article XI, Section 7, of Ordinance No. 1709, as amended; (D) The day care facility is licensed by the Department of Social and Health Services for up to 65 children; (E) There have been complaints received from a neighboring property owner concerning parking for this use; (F) The applicant has stated that the hours of operation are 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.; (G) There have been no complaints regarding the use, other than parking; Conclusions: (1) As conditioned, the use should not adversely affect the public health, safety, or welfare, or contribute to the depreciation of any neighboring properties; (2) As conditioned and licensed by DSHS, the day care center should offer a safe and healthy environment for children, as well as a convenient commercial location for working parents to leave their children; (3) As conditioned, the parking for the facility should not adversely impact the neighboring properties; (4) As proposed, the facility meets standards set forth for approval of Conditional Use Permits (Article XI, Sections 5 and 7, Ordinance No. 1709, as amended). Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion regarding the off-street parking requirements the motion was voted on and carried unanimously. E. Zoning Code Amendment ZCA-90(04)i - McNutt - Arterial Commercial and Central Business District: Request for an Amendment to Language in the ACD and CBD Districts Dealing with Mixed Commercial/Residential Development with Commercial Use Fronting an Arterial Street Councilman Lemon moved to set a public hearing for the May 15, 1990, City Council meeting. Councilman Hallett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. F. Street Vacation Request - STV-90(04)I - Lee, et al, Portion of East Sixth Street: Request to Vacate a Portion of City Right-of-Way No action was taken on this item. -5- 1603 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 17, 1990 G. Street Vacation Request - STV-90(04)I - Lee, et al, Portion of East Sixth Street: Amended Resolution Setting Public Hearing for May 15th for Vacation of City Right-of-Way Mayor Sargent read the resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 6-90 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles amending Resolution No. 5-90, setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate a portion of East Sixth Street abutting Lots 10 and 11, Block 189, abutting Lots 17 and 18, Block 190, abutting Lot 1 and the east 30 feet of Lot 2, Block 211, abutting Lot 9, Block 212, TPA, and abutting Lot 4, Block C, Cresthaven Subdivision, TPA. Councilman Hallett moved to pass the Resolution as read by title, setting the public hearing for May 15, 1990. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. H. Acceptance of Planning Commission Minutes of April 11, 1990 Councilman Gabriel moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of the April 11, 1990, meeting. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 4. Consideration of Revised Sign Ordinance for the Central Business District Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2580 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising the section of the Downtown Sign Code that deals with removal of prohibited and non-conforming signs, and amending Ordinances Nos. 2152, 2182, and 2542, and Chapter 14.36 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion. Mayor Sargent, for purposes of clarification, noted that in the second "WHEREAS" the word "provision" should be inserted on the third line, so it would read: "the original version of the Downtown Sign Code provision in which non- conforming ." The motion was voted on and carried unanimously. 5. Draft Goals and Objectives Information to the City Council Councilman Hallett moved to set a public hearing for the May 1, 1990, City Council meeting for the purpose of receiving public testimony on the Council's draft Goals and Objectives. Councilman Gabriel seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilman Hallett requested that the information be made available to the public prior to the City Council meeting. BREAK Mayor Sargent recessed the meeting for a break at 8:30 P.M. The meeting re- convened at 8:40 P.M. 6. Consideration of Amendment to City Manager's Severance Agreement Mayor Sargent noted this is essentially extending the severance agreement from March 30th through June 1st, per the Council's request of Manager Flodstrom to stay with the City until a new manager has been selected. -6- 1604 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 17, 1990 Councilman Nicholson stated that although the City may be close in its selection of a new City Manager by the first of June,' he did not believe that person would be on board. He then moved that the Council approve an amendment to the severance agreement with Manager Flodstrom, designating June, 1990, as the last month of service. Councilman Hallett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 7. Consideration of Amendment to Teamsters Local #589 Salary Schedule Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2581 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2576, establishing a pay plan for the employees represented by Teamsters Local #589 (Clerk/ Dispatcher and Sworn Officer Units) for the period of January 1, 1990, through December 31, 1990, and providing for the payment thereof. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title and to publish in s,,mmary form. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 8. Request for Authorization for City Manager to Sign Agreement with BPA for Northwest Energy Code Program The Council, by consensus, authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and future modifications with Bonneville Power Association for the Northwest Energy Code Program. 9. Request for Council to Set an Early May Date for UAC Meeting to Discuss Changes in Electrical Rates and Line Extension Policy The Committee members set a meeting date for the Utility Advisory Committee for May 7, 1990, at 4:15 P.M., to be held in the City Light Conference Room. 10. Request to Authorize City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with HVAC/ Mechanical Engineering Consultant to Analyze Overheating in City Hall Manager Flodstrom stated this issue has come about as a result of not adequately addressing the air flow and air conditioning needs for the second floor of City Hall, which regularly has temperature exceeding 80° due to the southern exposure, the sun on the windows, heating the upper floors, as well as the solar collectors in the atrium. This causes uncomfortable working conditions for the employees. The staff is proposing that the Council authorize the hiring of an HVAC/mechanical engineering consultant to analyze the overheating problems to come up with several solutions, prior to the purchasing of any air conditioning or heating and cooling ventilation systems. Councilman Hallett moved that the Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate an agreement and enter into a contract with one of the three firms identified in the qualification process. Those firms will analyze the heating problems on the second floor of City Hall and recommendations will be returned to the Council, the contract shall not exceed $5,000. Councilman Wight seconded the motion, which carried, with Councilman Gabriel voting "No". 11. Consideration of Amending the City's Burning Regulations Ordinance Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled -7- 1605 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 17, 1990 ORDINANCE NO. 2582 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Section 14.21.060 of Ordinance No. 2552, and adding Section 14.21.070 to Ordinance No. 2552, relating to adoption, administration, and enforce- ment of the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, establishing a fee for permit issuance, and establishing a penalty for violation of Code provisions. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Nicholson seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion, the question was called and the motion carried unanimously. 12. Consideration of Administrative Group Comp Study Ordinance Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2583 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles implementing a compensation study for Management, Administrative, Technical, and Confidential Clerical Personnel for the period January 1, 1990, to December 31, 1990, providing for the payment thereof, and repealing Section 1 of Ordinance 2577. Mayor Sargent commented that one of her concerns was the comparisons with other cities were inflated by the use of the City of Puyallup. She also agreed that when the City is making a comparison, it does not take into consideration the superior working area and the living conditions of the City of Port Angeles, and the excellent benefit packages. She also expressed concern that most of the increases were in the upper management areas, rather than the lower level positions. She felt she would feel more comfortable if the compensation study was reviewed after a one-year period. Councilman Wight reviewed the actions that have taken place by the Council and their ad hoc committees on the compensation study. He stated his main concern was that for every bargaining unit there is a different set of rules on how to do a compensation study, and he believed the City should establish a standard set of ground rules. However, he did believe it was time the Council took action in implementing the compensation study for the Administrative Group, although there is suspicion that parts of the study are flawed, not necessarily inaccurate, but flawed because of judgmental issues on which data was to be used for the study. He, as an individual, is not in the position to figure out where the flaws may be, if any. The across the board increase averages approximately 6% for the group. The negotiated proposal, which is a compromise between the Council and the Administrative Group, is to be implemented in two steps over a two-year period. In closing, he stated whether the compensation study is exactly correct or not, it still is probably something which, in essence, the Council should adopt. His reasoning was that as a city, Port Angeles looks very good, and a portion of that reason is the supervisory staff and a responsible City Council, past and present. He requested that the Council implement the study as presented and at a later date, they may choose to do some fine-tuning, whether that be review of the compensation study or other added extras, such as consideration of merit positions, to ensure that the increases for compensation for the employees are keyed to satisfactory performance. Councilman Hallett, in response to a question posed by Councilman Nicholson regarding the implementation date of January 1, 1990, stated that all of the groups in the City have implemented salary surveys to be retroactive to the first of that year. That is a part of the Council's policy in negotiating contracts. In his opinion, originally it should have been effective as of January 1, 1989, as the compensation study has been taking place during the last two years. However, this was a good starting point for the Council, using January 1, 1990. In his opinion, he felt that the Council should implement the salary compensation study and to go with the best available information. He -8- 1606 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 17, 1990 was in favor of implementing the salary increases in one year. However, he would be in favor of implementing it over a two-year period if that was the Council's choice. Manager Flodstrom provided the Council with an explanation of the comp study and past comp studies, explaining that the previous study was done in 1983, implemented in 1984, and prior to that, was 1978. The proposed study was begun in 1988 and is just now coming to completion. Manager Flodstrom stated that initially he was dissatisfied with the compensation study, as first presented to him, due to the cost of the study's implementation to the City in a one-year period, as well as some of the ranking of the positions. However, after discussing the issues with the Administrative Group and compromises made, he believed the proposal is a marked improvement to the benefit of the community. It is a much better plan than originally proposed and it accurately reflects the adjustments that need to be made in areas where there are inequities. If the Council is to implement the plan, they would be treating the City's employees more fairly. The plan is a good step toward solving some of the inequities. He suggested to the Council that they not include the City Manager's wage in Exhibit "C" so as not to tie the Council to any wage when the new City Manager comes on board. Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, deleting the City Manager's salary and wage in Exhibit ~C", and authorizing publication in summary form. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion. Councilman Hallett, in speaking to the motion, stated he believed this action would treat fairly across the board all the employees. Although he preferred the one-year implementation, he would be satisfied with the two-year implementation. There are different policy matters which need to be addressed in the future regarding who is to do the compensation studies; whether the City Manager will be a part of that as well as the Council. Councilman Lemon was opposed to the motion because he had done a study on his own which was comparable to the study done by the staff and in his opinion, there is an imbalance. In the study by the ad hoc committee, fifteen of twenty cities used had an excess population to the City of Port Angeles; the average population was 33,500. This, to him, was a very crucial benefactor in the numbers proposed. The justification of the compensation study by the group is judgmental and subjective. He stated there is a vast difference in the compensation studies. He has analyzed and found that on the low end of the schedule, 6.1% difference in the pay versus 20% and above. He was dismayed that there was a group which is reviewing its own wages. In his opinion, the City owed the citizens an apology because of the forest industry and the economy and the pressures on the citizens. He saw some real inequities with the public employees' wages and perks versus the private sector. He expressed concern that some of the perks being offered to the public employees are no longer being offered in the private sector. He believed those items need to be looked at and renegotiated in the future. Councilman Gabriel spoke in agreement with the comments made by Councilman Lemon, stating that if the Council were going to attempt to stop the snowballing effect, this would be the place to begin. Councilman Nicholson stated he is in agreement with statements made by Councilman Lemon and Councilman Gabriel, but he still wanted to know how the employees could be fairly compensated. He did not believe that the salaries were out of line with the private sector and in doing some analysis of his own and speaking to people who work in the private sector, he has found that public employees get paid a little less. He stated he would be in support of the motion; however, it did seem to him that the major increases were at the top of the management level, while the lower level positions were small or no increases at all. Councilman Ostrowski stated he felt the management comp study and the schedule were fair; however, he was concerned with the 10-step salary schedule. Following further discussion, the question was called and the motion carried, with Councilmen Gabriel and Lemon voting "No". 13. Discussion of Hazardous Household Waste Roundup Mayor Sargent noted this item had been requested to be placed on the agenda; however, it was inadvertently overlooked. It is dealing with the Hazardous Household Waste Roundup which will be held in September or October of this year. Staff has requested that the Council authorize the City to expend funds for City -9- 1607 CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 17, 1990 participation, to include up to 50% of the disposal cost or $3,000, whichever is less. This request comes as part of the County's request that the City participate in this program. Councilman Hallett moved that the Council authorize the expenditure or 50% or $3,000, whichever is less, for participation in the Hazardous Household Waste Roundup and to direct staff, specifically Solid Waste Superintendent Jones, to participate as requested by the County. Councilman Gabriel seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. IX CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/LATE ITEMS Councilman Gabriel made note of Information Agenda Item No. 24, a letter sent from LBR Construction, requesting relief from the financial burden caused by the secondary sewer assessment. The item was discussed briefly by Council and staff and Councilman Hallett requested that information be returned to the Council at the May 1st Council meeting regarding this issue. Mayor Sargent noted that Japanese dignitaries will be touring the City of Port Angeles on Friday, April 20th, from the City of Misato. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION None. XI ADJOURNMENT Councilman Lemon moved for adjournment at 10:00 P.M. Councilman Gabriel seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. , NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a pui~iC hearing On Tuesday A~ori117, 1~0 at 7:00 P.M., or soon thereafter, at 321 E. 5th Street, ~ Hall: The purpose of the P~iblic hearing is to consider increasing assess- rnents for the Parking and ~Business Improvement Area (PBIA). The public is cordially invited to attend. Michelle M. Maike City Clerk -10-