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III MINUTES
IV FINANCE
V CONSENT AGENDA
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
July 7, 1987
I CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Whidden called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
II ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Hallett, Hesla, McPhee, Quast,
Schermer, Stamon.
Manager F odstrom, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Anderson,
P. Carr, 1 YC�, R. Orton, S. Brodhun, L. Glenn,
J. Pittis, D. Wolfe, K. Maike, M. Bradley, D. Heassler,
S. Hursh, B. Becker, M. Campbell.
L. Sunny, V. Kiele, E. Candell, K. Gabriel, D. Quast,
H. Berglund, J. Ceaman, R. 0. Blank, S. Cork, A. Reeves,
R. Cockrill, L. Fuller.
Councilman Quast moved the Council accept and place on file as received the
minutes of the June 16, 1987, meeting. Councilman Hallett seconded and the
motion carried.
1. Payment Authorized to Riddell, Williams for Legal Representation on
WPPSS Issues
Councilman Hallett moved to authorize payment to Riddell, Williams in the
amount of $2,056.38. Councilman Stamon seconded. Following discussion, on
call for the question, the motion carried.
Councilman Schermer moved to accept the items listed under the Consent
Agenda as follows: (1) Request for payment to DelHur for Race Street
project of $198,208.07; (2) Request for payment to Fremont Construction for
City Hall project of $586,649.79; (3) Request for payment to Eastern
Electric Apparatus Repair Co. of $77,192.74 for transformer repair; (4)
Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; and (5) Vouchers
of $2,137,856.12 and Payroll of 6 -14 -87 of $235,511.56 and Payroll of
6 -28 -8' of $230,260.82. Councilman Hesla seconded.
Councilman McPhee discussed with staff reimbursement for two employees to
attend a luncheon; payment for radios. Councilman,Vallett discussed TCACC
upcoming contract payment. On call for the question, the motion carried.
VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA
Hattie Berglund recommended the City Council set forth a time frame and a
schedule of work, as well as a completion date, for the Crown Zellerbach
portion of the Waterfront Trail. She voiced concern at the lack of
progress. City Planner Carr stated that Crown Zellerbach had communicated
the need to delay completion of the project from July until August. During
discussion, Councilman Quast asked for clarification as to whether or not
this was a condition of the Shoreline Management Permit for Crown Z.
Planner Carr confirmed this. Council and staff discussed the procedure for
revocation of the permit. Councilman Stamon felt it would be unfair to ask
the Mill to complete the Trail when they had other construction work
planned and could accomplish both at the same time, in a more
cost effective way. Councilman Quast pointed out that the time for
completion of the Trail, which was stipulated when the permit was issued,
had long since passed. The Council concurred to have staff draft a letter
to Crown Z. Councilman Hallett requested a response at the next Council
meeting.
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VII LEGISLATION
1. Public Hearings
A. Ordinance Regulating Ambulance Service Referred Back to Medic I
Advisory Board
Fire Chief Glenn addressed the Council, providing background on the estab-
lishment of the Medic I program.
Leo Sunny, 127 West Third, addressed the Council. Following clarification
that Mr. Sunny intended to address the Council as a private citizen, Mayor
Whidden opened the public hearing. Mr. Sunny then began his presentation.
He spoke in support of the ordinance. He stated there were figures that
show the Port Angeles Medic I program is one of the finest, not only in the
State of Washington, but in the United States. He felt Fire Chief Glenn
had been too humble in his presentation.
Timothy Farnan, 1011 East Front Street, President of Port Angeles Ambulance
Association, addressed the Council. Mr. Farnan explained that his firm had
implemented a paramedic program in October of 1986 in order to address the
lack of paramedic service in outlying County areas. He stated the firm's
role in the City of Port Angeles was to back -up the Medic I service, which
was the primary service within the City. He stated also that if a basic
life support patient was handed off to the ambulance service and subse-
quently needed advanced life support, a paramedic was now available to
provide that service. He felt that reduced a potential liability to the
City.
He stated that the ambulance service is regulated by the State with regard
to equipment and staffing. He indicated that currently, there are barely
enough transports to make it financially feasible to continue their service
in Port Angeles, and that anything which would impose an additional
financial hardship could really turn out to be a hardship. He did support
establishment of an ordinance and made recommendations for, changes in the
ordinance. He recommended inclusion of a requirement for vehicle liability
insurance.
He stated the proposed ordinance is calling for a $1,000,000 bodily injury
and /or property damage requirement. He requested that be changed to
$500,000. He stated a $1,000,000 limit could force them out of business.
He stated he would like to see a required professional liability coverage
in the amount of $500,000, rather than $1,000,000, which was proposed in
the ordinance. He referred to a clause in the proposed ordinance that a
records check with the Police Department be completed prior to employment
of an individual. He preferred a time limit be placed on that in the event
of an emergency need for personnel. He preferred allowing three days, to
enable them to hire someone immediately in the event of an emergency. He
stated most of their employees were members of fire departments and had
already been through background checks. He stated a number of their
current part -time employees were not willing to go through this long
process for a part -time job.
He referred to the proposed inspection fee, noting concerns that if a large
number of inspections occurred in one year, it could be expensive. He
requested the number of days for notification of cancellation of insurance
be changed to ten. He also requested changes in wording that would require
their agency to notify City dispatchers when responding to a call, rather
than prior to responding to a call. He urged the Council to consider the
section requiring full cooperation and urged them to consider the
definition of full cooperation and to remove the enforcement of that from
the hands of those closely involved, due to the fact that the City program
and Port Angeles Ambulance were the only programs in the community.
In reference to the requirement for acceptable health records for
employees, he felt this could get into areas of invasion of privacy and
medical confidentiality if the Health Department was required to issue
certificates of acceptable health for individuals. He also felt this
should be a requirement for all health officials and not just emergency
medical service personnel. He also stated that his firm was handling the
requirement for a valid driver's license and felt this requirement was
redundant. He felt the requirement with regard to continuing education was
redundant, as this was already a State requirement. He stated he would
like to see the $10 fee for certification required only for full -time
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employees working over ten 24 -hour shifts per month. He stated there were
some 30 individuals who worked for the company on a very sporadic basis and
who, if they had to pay a certification fee, would not be interested in
working. He stated all other parts of the ordinance were acceptable to the
company and felt that an ordinance with the changes he had referred to
would be equitable for all and would help to maintain a high quality,
effective ambulance service.
Dan Heassler, 1703 West 14th Street, Firefighter /Paramedic with the Port
Angeles Fire Department, addressed the Council. Mr. Heassler stated that
the Port Angeles Medic I program has a 3,000% higher standard than what is
required by Washington State. He stated that the Paramedics far exceed the
State minimum standards, as well as the equipment. Because of the nature
of the standards and the high degree of standards that have been insti-
tuted, he said that Port Angeles, Washington, has a cardiac arrest defib
save rate double that of Seattle, which probably puts us one of the highest
in the United States. He stated that we have instituted the cardiac pacer
field unit, which makes us the only county in the State of Washington
currently offering those EMS services and makes us one of six in the United
States. He stated Port Angeles Fire Department's Medic I program is on the
leading edge in the delivery of emergency medical services, and this had
been accomplished by setting standards far in excess of Washington State
minimum standards.
He outlined that Washington State standards do not require even on an
advanced life support unit, a heart monitor, IV solutions, nor do they
require drugs. He stated that in the past, the State had inspected
ambulances but as of 1987 -88, they would be inspecting ambulances by mail
by the honor system. He felt that the State standards, at their minimum,
do not come close to meeting the standards of the Port Angeles Medic I
program, which are directly responsible for the success the program has
enjoyed. He stated that we have proof beyond a shadow of a doubt that the
Port Angeles Medic I Program can facilitate the private EMS provider as had
successfully been done with the previous carrier on Olympic Ambulance. He
stated that had been accomplished by the unqualified cooperation of the
personnel of the ambulance service at that time. He stated that the
ordinance would maintain the system that we currently enjoy. By definition
of "system he stated that was something that was dependable, predictable,
measurable, and controllable, so that we know what response we will get for
any given crisis.
Mr. Heassler stated that the Port Angeles Medic I unit has oftentimes
responded three deep with advanced life support and fire calls
simultaneously. He felt that the standards we now enjoy are minimum
standards for the City of Port Angeles. It was his firm belief that we can
only enjoy these things if the Council adopted the ordinance as it stood
tonight.
Upon inquiry by Councilman McPhee, Mr. Heassler explained that an
"agreement to cooperate" referred to standard operating procedures and
policies to avoid confusion as to what the ambulance response would be
under a given situation.
Upon a comment from Councilman Schermer, Mr. Heassler pointed out that he
was addressing tonight's hearing as a citizen. Councilman Schermer appre-
ciated that, but felt that members of the public should be heard as opposed
to hearing staff information and felt that was what Mr. Heassler was
presenting.
Leo Sunny readdressed the Council, stating that he recalled on one day an
ambulance from Fire District 2 broke down twice. He stated if that
ambulance has to follow State standards, you can be sure that the State
standards are not high enough. He stated that if someone needs an ambu-
lance, they don't need one that's going to break down. He emphasized that
it happened twice in one day. He stated if you're going to just follow
State standards, someone's life might be left hanging by a thread. Coun-
cilman McPhee commented briefly. Mr. Sunny pointed out that he did not
feel that the service by the private carrier was not needed. He just felt
it necessary that we don't lower the standards that we are asking everyone,
including Medic I, to follow in equipment and in training.
Upon inquiry by Councilman Hallett, Mr. Sunny clarified his feeling that if
an ordinance of this nature was not implemented, we may be short- changing
our citizens and that it was not an issue of trying to make it hard for the
private industry to function.
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Councilman McPhee pointed out that he was renting a house to one of the
representatives of the ambulance company and asked if there was an appear-
ance of fairness problem. Attorney Knutson answered "No that this was a
proposed action by the Council that would involve a strictly legislative
matter and that the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine did not apply.
Rosemary Cockrill, 1162 Marsden Road, stated she was one of those people in
Fire District 2 who does not presently enjoy Medic I services. She was
concerned with what was being proposed tonight. Upon her inquiry, Mayor
Whidden read the ordinance's title. Ms. Cockrill urged the Council to
consider the suggestions made by the gentleman who operated the ambulance
company. She emphasized that this company provides service outside the
community and she would hate to see that service withdrawn because of
excessive restrictions.
Councilman Hallett asked why the City Council and decisions they made
affect what happened in the County. He stated that we set high standards
and there was nothing that precluded her District from doing that. Ms.
Cockrill stated that her District also has a higher tax rate and had so far
chosen not to support a Medic I pro- gram as the City had done. She said
they were therefore dependent on an ambulance service and the qualifica-
tions and restrictions imposed by this ordinance may make it so impossible
for this man to continue in his private enterprise that their district
would lose an ambulance service.
She felt what had been accomplished by the City program was admirable, but
to ask a private industry, as an industry that is having some problems, to
meet the highest (i.e., 3,000% above the State standards) was a little bit
extreme.
Councilman McPhee commented that the City's program is very expensive and
could be much less expensive. Councilman Quast pointed out the option for
the residents of Fire District 2 to approve a Medic I program. Ms.
Cockrill stated that the taxes would have to be structured much differently
to raise the same amount of money in the Fire District as within the City.
Therefore, the residents had chosen to rely on an ambulance service.
Timothy Farnan again addressed the Council, explaining further the service
provided by his firm for the County area. Mr. Farnan discussed with
Councilman Quast current inspection requirements and procedures for his
company and his recommendation that inspection by the City not be required.
He stated the equipment that his company carries is far in excess of State
minimums, partially due to the fact that they were serving remote areas
where back -up was not available.
Councilman Hallett pointed out that the Council is looking at standards
that are generic and not specifically at Mr. Farnan's individual operation.
Councilman Hallett asked Mr. Farnan what the premium difference would be
between $500,000 and $1,000,000 coverage. Mr. Farnan did not know the
answer to that. Mr. Farnan reiterated his point of view that $500,000 was
adequate coverage and also stated that the City did not have $1,000,000
cash available for coverage in the event of a malpractice suit. Councilman
Hallett discussed with Mr. Farnan his recommended clanges in the ordinance.
He asked Mr. Farnan how the proposed ordinance compared with the require-
ments of other communities.
Mr. Farnan felt they were very similar to other areas, with the exception
of the stringent personnel requirements. Councilmembers and Mr. Farnan
further discussed the issue at length.
Councilman McPhee voiced opposition to the Fire Chief being able to inspect
these ambulances at any time without notice. He opposed government coming
into private businesses that are already controlled by the State and
licensed by the State. Mr. Farnan emphasized that we were dealing with the
public good and the public health, however.
During discussion, Councilman McPhee stated that an analysis of the budget
himself indicated that the average cost for ALS calls was $389.00 per
r Q X;G� eery. He stated that was what it cost the people of Port Angeles for aid
ok 3s in 1986. He stated that could be reduced but the City had not chosen
to do so. Councilman Hallett and Councilman Stamon, raised points of
,order. Councilman Hallett stated this was opinion and not fact.
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Councilman Stamon raised the point of order that this was a public hearing.
Councilman McPhee brought up the double save rate of our system compared to
Seattle. Mr. Farnan indicated this was because of response time. He stated
this was a tight city with a small area and the response time was very low,
therefore, survival rate was very high. He stated that in Seattle the
average response time for a paramedic unit is approximately four minutes.
He reiterated that was the average.
Mayor Whidden announced for the record that Mr. Farnan's position statement
which had been submitted to the Council tonight had been discussed with Mr.
Farnan, Chief Glenn, members of the Medic I Board, and the Mayor at City
Hall previously and that Mr. Farnan had attended a meeting for Medic I at
OMH. He stated further that Mr. Farnan was invited back to a third meeting
which he did not attend.
There being no additional comments from the public, Mayor Whidden closed
the public hearing. Councilman Stamon questioned staff extensively
regarding inspection fees notification when responding to a call, etc. She
questioned Mr. Farnan on the number of calls received by the ambulance
company directly from Port Angeles citizens rather than through 911. Mr.
Farnan answered this happened between two and six times per month and that
the ambulance company called 911 for these situations. Councilman Stamon
discussed wording in the section covering health certification recommending
a change in wording to assure potential employees did not have any
communicable diseases which might damage the health of persons being
treated.
Upon inquiry by Councilman Stamon, Assistant Police Chief Myers outlined
the procedure for conducting a background investigation. He stated the
Police Department could probably respond within two hours.
Upon inquiry by Councilman Stamon, Attorney Knutson explained that after
discussion, he and the Risk Manager would be comfortable with reducing the
million dollar for accident or vehicle insurance to $500,000, but that
according to Mr. Littlejohn, $1,000,000 is available for professional
liability.
Councilmembers discussed the matter with staff further a,t great 1 ng h.
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During discussion, C;o ncilman McPhee stated that the Cc� r GhaSi
c iigA s "ihe e do i e e A` 66e' ablii ies increasing if the
City issued a license. He questioned the definition of those firms which
would be required to have a license. Attorney Knutson made recommendations
for wording changes.
Councilman McPhed felt we were getting involved in something we didn't need
to. He felt we were becoming over regulated. He felt this type of thing
was going to keep out entrepreneurs as well as keeping out growth and
making it more difficult for senior citizens on fixed incomes. He voiced
additional concerns with the inspection fee, insurance factors, etc.
During discussion, Councilman Schermer requested clarification on filing
procedures. Attorney Knutson stated an agreement would be filed with the
City Clerk.
Following discussion, Councilman Quast moved to table this and have staff
and Council look at the position statement and the draft ordinance and then
come back with some kind of suggestion sheet. He voiced dismay that Mr.x
Farnan had not been present a t� la t Medic I, Advisory Board meeting.
Councilman McPhee seconded. r"' dou4i m n Scherme reque the issue be
referred back to the Medic I Advisory Board and staff rather than being
tabled. Councilman Quast concurred. Councilman Hallett felt the Ordinance
was fine as written and the changes were significantly minor. He stated
two hours had been taken and if action was to be delayed, it should have
been delayed two hours ago. Councilman McPhee felt this was a very serious
question. He stated he was not elected to endanger peoples' businesses
unnecessarily. He felt this ordinance went beyond the City Council's
mandate and presented an unnecessary cost to the public. He stated he
would not vote in favor of something that would expose him to personal
liability.
Councilman Stamon offered a friendly amendment to the motion that the
matter be remanded back to the Medic I Advisory Board for consideration of
the following specific issues: On page 2, Item K -2, the change that was
suggested by the City Attorney adding words, "from within the City page
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4, Item C, top of the page, changing 10 days to 30 days. Page 6, first
paragraph, Each licensee shall pay an annual inspection fee." The same
page under liability questions, adding the changes suggested by the City
Attorney which would make it $300,000 for any one person killed or injured
in any accident or occurrence, $500,000 for all persons killed and
$1,000,000 for professional liability. On page 8, cleaning up the language
under 5.08.110 regarding the agreement that more clearly would define
exactly what type of agreement they would be operating under and entering
into; under 5.08.120, under Section A, cleaning up that language to address
the concern of certifying that anyone working on the ambulances receive a
certificate from the Clallam County Health Officer attesting to the lack of
communicable diseases present. Article B of that same section, look at the
possibility of allowing a three -day grace period in the event that the
operator of the ambulance does not have someone, and cannot because of the
weekend, holiday, or whatever, immediately get someone certified.
Councilman Quast concurred. The motion carried with Councilman Hallett
voting "No Councilman Stamon recommended this be brought back to the
next Council meeting.
Councilman Quast stated that the Mayor was recently honored along with Del
Price for exemplary service and support of our local Coast Guard station.
He presented the Mayor with a photograph of the Mayor s `e keen
receivin k is cL u ccrcU.
The meeting was adjourned for a break at 9:05 P.M. and returned to open
session at 9:21 P.M.
B. Port Angeles Telecable Franchise Renewal Request Draft
Ordinance No Action Taken
Mayor Whidden provided background on the actions leading up to tonight's
public hearing on a renewal of Port Angeles Telecable's franchise. He then
opened the public hearing and asked for comments.
Attorney Knutson indicated prior to receiving public comments, that copies
of written information received up to this point in time were passed out to
the City Council this evening. He stated one part of the packet had to do
with the prior history regarding Telecable franchise actions by City
Council, such as rate increases; and the other part of the information
relates to how complaints have been handled in the past. He stated further
that there were two memoranda submitted; one was presented previously
regarding the positions of Telecable and the Utility Advisory Committee on
the various issues that are being addressed in the draft franchise
ordinance and the other was a letter addressed to Attorney Knutson from
Telecable's attotney, Craig Miller, indicating his response on behalf of
Telecable to the memorandum.
Gary Heins, 1028 West 13th, voiced concern that Telecable is charging a
full price to provide a partial service at this point in time. He stated
in November /December last year, KIRO in Seattle won the rights to telecast
the Mariner baseball games. He stated that the local Telecable had chosen
not to make Channel 22 available, which was the station that over 53% of
the Mariners games were telecast on. He stated t114s channel is available
in Port Townsend. He felt members of this community would really enjoy
seeing the Mariners games on television. Particularly the young people,
shut -ins and people in nursing homes. He asked if Telecable had any plan
for making these channels available in the future and why they hadn't made
it available in the past.
Jack Pierman, 516 Evans Avenue, suggested that the Telecable have one
connection for the outside of the house and let the resident take care of
connections inside the house such as the telephone company,
the public utility, etc.
H. J. Cameron, 2949 Highway 101 East, opposed the fact that subscribers
were forced to pay an additional fee for the addition of eight new
channels, approximately one year ago when they did not choose to subscribe
or to buy a converter. He stated there were a lot of older people in Port
Angeles who just have the regular 12 channel television sets who don't need
or want these eight new channels. He didn't know how Port Angeles
Telecable could charge him for something he did not order or did not want.
He thought the City Council should take a hard look at what Port Angeles
Telecable was doing.
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Craig Miller addressed the Council on behalf of Port Angeles Telecable
stating that comments received tonight as well as written comments received
by the Council would be taken into account by Port Angeles Telecable.
Councilman Quast inquired about page 15, subsection 2, Item K. Mr. Miller
felt that 15, 2, K needed some more work, but that a suggestion was being
considered that Telecable come up with some sort of procedure that allows
them on an optional basis to the customer to elect to provide service just
to the outside of the house just like the telephone company does. He
stated there was a problem in that the potential existed for this to
interfere with the aeronautical navigation channel which would subject
Telecable to a penalty with a fine up to $10,000 under FCC regulations.
There being no further comments, Mayor Whidden closed the public hearing.
Councilman Stamon thanked staff for the number of documents provided for
the Council's review tonight.
Councilman Quast inquired about the additional channels that were more or
less imposed upon people who cannot make use of them because of their
receiving equipment. He asked if there was anything which the company
could do to alleviate those concerns.
Vern Kiele, 273 Dungeness Meadows, Sequim, representative of Port Angeles
Telecable, responded. He stated that some elderly people who subscribed
had been offered free converters by Port Angeles Telecable. He stated many
elderly people had younger relatives who had bought them new television
sets. He stated the problem was being addressed and would continue to be
addressed and that it was a difficult situation.
C. Property Located at 14/15 and "I" Streets Declared Surplus
Mayor Whidden reviewed a memo from the Public Works Department indicating
that the City had received a request from the Port Angeles Kiwanis Club to
purchase City owned property near 15th and "I" Streets. Mayor Whidden then
opened the public hearing and asked for comments. There were none. He
therefore closed the public hearing.
Councilman Quast moved to declare property legally described as Lot 1, 2,
19, and 20, Block 407, Townsite of Port Angeles located at 14 /15th and "I"
Streets, surplus. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried.
2. Planning Commission Meeting of June 24, 1987
Mayor Whidden reviewed a memo stating that an insufficient number of
Planning Commission members were present June 24, 1987, to create a quorum.
Councilman Schermer moved to accept the report of the Planning Commission
and place it on file. Councilman Stamon seconded. Councilman Stamon urged
Planning Commission members to notify people if they were unable to attend
as a matter of courtesy.
3. Gatekeeper Program Presentation Michelle Bradley
Finance and Administrative Services Director Wolfe addressed the Council
explaining that the Gatekeeper Program is a. program designed to help
elderly people in the community. He stated the program is ready to go into
place and asked for Council's support. He introduced Michelle Bradley.
Michelle outlined the program which was designed to help the vulnerable
elderly by directing them to social service agencies they may not be aware
of. She stated the program uses employees that are in the public contact
by training them to be aware of the needs of the elderly whether it be a
clerk, a meter reader, a policeman or fireman. She explained the program
trained these employees to recognize when an elderly individual was having
a problem and then to contact agencies such as Senior Information and to
direct the elderly individual to the agency that could provide them with
assistance.
Manager Flodstrom explained that in addition to the information Michelle
had talked about, the opportunity for meter readers, police officers,
firefighter, who were out in the community to spot an irregularity that
might indicate a senior citizen in severe trouble could prompt a response
to that household that could very well save someone's life. He commended
Michelle for bringing this program together.
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Councilman Stamon indicated a concern over possible invasion of privacy.
Michelle responded that this matter was dealt with in the training
explaining that individuals were not required to accept the help.
Councilman Stamon then moved to express support for this program. She
stated it was a wonderful example of the kinds of things that the City of
Port Angeles is providing in the way of service to our people. Councilman
McPhee seconded.
Councilman Schermer encouraged Councilmembers and staff to attend the
training sessions. Councilman Stamon also suggested the program be taken
to other agencies such as the telephone, telecable, etc. On call for the
question, the motion carried.
4. Presentation of Convention Bid Material TV Commercial Showing Ted
Gage, TCACC
Mr. Gage addressed the Council as Director of the Tourism and Convention
Association of Clallam County thanking the Council for their support and
stating he was here tonight to show the Council the results of their
donations to two projects. One being the Convention bid material, the
other being the television commercial. He distributed the bid brochures.
He explained this brochure was not to be made available to the general
public but was for use by organizations planning conventions in this area
to help them to plan their conventions. He further explained that a data
base was available through the Tourism and Convention Association of all of
the motels and restaurants in the area and could be printed out upon
request.
He displayed a second form in which the product could be used which would
be available to any group coming for inclusion on their agenda including
special coupons from businesses in the community and also for use as a
souvenir which might stimulate them to come back a second time. He listed
individuals who had taken part in the development of the brochure who had
devoted much time including Roger Stimbert, Chairman of the committee, Sue
Gunderson, George Matson, Earl Hansen and John Harrison of Port Angeles;
also Charlotte Bidstrup of Sequim, and Nancy Caling of Forks. He thanked
Ross Hamilton, professional photograher who donated photographs for the
front and back cover. He also thanked graphic artist Lisa Cochrun, and
Olympic Printers, Floyd and Kelly Gabriel.
Councilman Quast recommended special recognition be given to businesses who
were members of TCACC. He noted that sometimes in the past, the biggest
complainers had been people who were not members of the Chamber of Commerce
or of organizations such as TCACC.
Councilman Stamon commended Ted Gage for the exceptional amount of hard
work that he had put into TCACC. She knew personally that there had been
many late nights and weekends and time away from home. She felt he and the
other members of the TCACC should be recognized and thanked by the Council.
Mr. Gage then showed the advertisement aired on KOMO which the City had
helped to fund. Mr. Gage presented a final report prepared by KOMO which
indicated that the commercial had exceeded the original expectations.
Mr. Gage recommended that if this be done again, a bank of phones be
purchased where 30, 40 or 50 operators would be available to answer calls.
He explained that type of service could be purchased from Seattle. He
stated he would be happy to meet with the Council at the end of the third
quarter to review hotel /motel tax revenues to ascertain whether or not this
program had been a success.
It now being after 10:00 P.M., Councilman Stamon moved to continue with the
items on tonight's agenda. Councilman Hallett seconded. Councilman McPhee
spoke in opposition. He stated there were some very important issues later
on in the agenda and he had noticed that when it gets past 10:00 P.M., the
Council tends to move quickly over items. Following discussion, on call
for the question, the motion carried with Councilman McPhee voting "No
5. Consideration of Selection of Consultant to Design Corp Yard
Improvement
Councilman Schermer stated that since the Council's April 21st decision to
begin the selection process for an architect, he had received a number of
comments from citizens asking what we were going to do with City Light if a
complex is built at the Corporation Yard. He stated that we may be jumping
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too fast in actually starting to plan this when we haven't had any oppor-
tunity to surplus the City Light building. It was his opinion that at the
present time it would be better for us to slow down. He stated he would
like to see us delay action on this until we have definite indication of
sale of our City Light building. He felt we should be using that building
until we are able to dispose of it. Councilman Quast then moved to
authorize staff to hire a professional appraiser to appraise City Light and
City Hall. Councilman Hallett inquired if this was in order as the agenda
item had to do with the selection of a consultant for design of the Corp
Yard.
Manager Flodstrom stated this was more than the design of a facility for
City Light crews, it was also designed for expansion of the water /sewer
utility and expansion of the service garage. He outlined the intent which
was to maximize the use of the property for these various needs. He felt
appraisal and marketing of the property could take place at the same time
the design of the new facility was underway. He requested the Council
direct staff to proceed coincidental with these efforts rather than go
through the appraisal, marketing and sale process and then perhaps because
of the needs of the possible purchaser of the building have to rush plans
on the ultimate needs of the Corp Yard in order to accommodate the needs of
a tenant.
Councilman Schermer referred to the vacant Lincoln School building which
was vacated seven years ago by the school district. Manager Flodstrom
mentioned the possibility of proceeding as Councilman Quast had suggested,
with appraisal of the building and implementation of a marketing program at
the same time as initiating the design of the Corporation Yard facility and
at the time that the design is complete, put things on hold if we still
have not been able to find a tenant. Councilman Schermer suggested
beginning construction of portions of the facility. He did not want to
leave City Light vacant.
Councilman Schermer then moved to accept the recommendation of Public Works
to begin negotiations with Lindberg Associates for design of the Capital
Improvement at the Corporation Yard, at the same time authorize staff to
hire a professional appraiser to appraise the City Light building and City
Hall. Councilman Quast seconded.
Councilman McPhee was opposed to the selection of the firm. He stated this
was the same firm that did the same preliminary work on City Hall that A
guaranteed the jeople it wouldn't cost more than $2.4 million and that the
project was'\over �a i1�ion over and very little of that i o at" was
described as part of the first "$2.4 million."
Public Works Director Pittis explained that Lindberg did not do the design
on City Hall. Councilman McPhee stated he realized this but this firm was
involved with the preliminary design from which the cost estimate was
determined. Staff answered this was not the case. Councilman McPhee
stated he was told at a public hearing that it was the case. Staff
responded that this was not the firm, the firm in question was the second
firm on a list presented to the Council and was not being recommended
tonight.
Councilman McPhee questioned staff intensely on the recommendation before
Council as well as voicing numerous concerns with the recommendation.
Council debated the matter at great length. On call for the question, the
motion carried with Councilman McPhee voting "No
Councilman Stamon pointed out for the sake of clarification that the
Council was authorizing negotiations with the firm of Lindberg and
Associates and the possibility existed that agreement may not be reached
and another firm may have to be contacted. Staff confirmed this.
Councilman Hallett inquired of the City Attorney what the correct procedure
was, when a discussion has degenerated to the point where it's embarrassing.
He wanted to know what the proper procedure would be to stop it. Attorney
Knutson stated he was not sure whether debate, even though it was
controversial, meant that a meeting was out of order. He stated it was
first of all up to the Mayor to control, secondly, a Councilmember could
make a motion requesting the Council as a whole to direct that the speaker
or whoever to come to order. He also pointed out that just as Councilman
Quast had done a call for the previous Council question could be made and
if the majority votes in favor of the motion, after it's been seconded it
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would have the effect of stopping debate and requiring a vote on the
motion.
6. Contract Approved With Clallam County for Senior Center
Councilman Hesla moved the Council authorize the Mayor to sign the contract
with Clallam County for funding the Senior Center. Councilman Stamon
seconded. Councilman Hallett noted that funding levels from the County had
decreased 50 On call for the question, the motion carried.
7. Mayor Authorized to Sign Mutual Firefighting Assistance Agreement with
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active
Councilman Stamon moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the mutual aid
agreement with the Coast Guard Cutter Active which would allow the Port
Angeles Fire Department to provide the cutter Active with firefighting and
EMS skills as well as allow the City of Port Angeles the use of any skills
and equipment that may be possessed by the Coast Guard Cutter Active.
Councilman Hesla seconded and the motion carried.
8. Resolution Passed Requiring Abatement of Overgrown Lots
Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 15 -87
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Port Angeles, Washington,
declaring the existence of a public
nuisance and requiring the elimina-
tion of such nuisance.
Public Works Director Pittis updated the Council on the status of
properties listed on Exhibit "A" which was originally 99 lots stating that
this list was now down to 40 as the other lots had been cleaned by the
owners. He stated that the remaining 40 would, upon passage of the
Resolution, receive notification that they had 10 days remaining before the
City took action and assessed them the cost of the clean -up. Councilman
Stamon moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Quast
seconded, following discussion on repeaters, the motion carried.
Councilman Schermer noted concerns over previous individuals receiving very
high bills for work done, specifically an individual who was billed $680
for two lots being mowed poorly.
Public Works Director Pittis stated that this year quotes would be taken
from individuals who provide that type of service and the lowest quote
would be taken. He stated previous $500 bills were down to $70.
9. Lease Agreement Authorized for Replacing Copy Machine
Councilman Stamon inquired if there would be a dollar amount change in the
leases. Administrative Services Director Wolfe answered "No She then
moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the new lease agreements for photocopy
machines. Councilman Schermer seconded asking if there was a residual
through these after 39 months. Administrative Services Director Wolfe
answered that these were simply rental leases. Councilman Schermer asked
if staff had looked into purchase as opposed to leasing. Administrative
Services Director Wolfe answered that by the time you pay for one machine,
you're ready for a new one with the heavy usage of these machines.
Following further discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried.
10. UAC Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Scope of Work and Contract for
Secondary Sewage Treatment Design
The Council scheduled a meeting of the Utility Advisory Commission on July
8, 1987, at 10:00 A.M. in the City Manager's Office.
11. Myron Annexation Ordinance Adopted
Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 2448
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles
annexing approximately 12.7 acres
contiguous to the City of Port Angeles.
Councilman Stamon moved to adopt the ordinance as read by title with the
correction in a typographical error in the word contiguous. Councilman
Hesla seconded and the motion carried.
12. Number Designation Selected for Council Seats
Councilmembers Quast and Schermer, and Mayor Whidden drew position numbers
as follows: Mayor Whidden, position no. 2; Councilman Quast, position no.
3; Councilman Schermer, position no. 1.
City Clerk Anderson announced that the filing period for declaration of
candidacy was July 27 -July 31, 1987.
13. Proclamation Jr. Babe Ruth Baseball Weekend, July 17, 18, 19. 1987
Mayor Whidden proclaimed July 17, 18, 19, 1987, as Jr. Babe Ruth Baseball
Weekend in Port Angeles and encouraged participation by all citizens in the
district for Jr. Babe Ruth Tournament to be held in Port Angeles during Jr.
Babe Ruth Baseball Weekend.
14. Workshop with Lyle Sumek Scheduled
Councilman Stamon suggested the 13th and 14th of August. Councilman Stamon
also recommended inclusion of the City Manager and Department Heads in at
least a portion of the workshop.
Councilman Hallett requested information from staff on the definition of
CIP for public information. Manager Flodstrom stated staff would certainly
be glad to do that and would also include something in the City newsletter
pertaining to CIPs.
15. Seafarm Permit Revision SMA 86(10)78
The Council reviewed the request to revise a Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit in order to change the color and materials used in the
cage superstructure and change the dimensions of the proposed
acquacultural pins. Planner Carr announced that this would be considered
by the Planning Commission tomorrow night and a recommendation would be
brought back for the Council's consideration. Attorney Knutson explained
that Council would have final authorization.
VIII CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS /LATE ITEMS
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Councilman Hallett discussed with Fire Chief Glenn recent demonstrations of
the Fast Action Residential Sprinkler Trailer (F.A.R.S.T). He also
requested comments from peers on the Council regarding the program.
Councilman Stamon thanked staff for a report on .4he status of the self
insured medical program. She appreciated knowing that the plan is not
going as well this year as it was in the past. She also wanted to make
sure that the Olympic Memorial Hospital Auxiliary received a thank you
letter for a donation which will enable us to buy a Nitronox unit for Medic
She reported on the AWC Convention attended by several Councilmembers. She
announced that she had made reports on the sessions she to attended and
those would be coming to Councilmembers the next day. She reported she and
Councilman Schermer had attended a session on liability and land use
decisions, also sexual harassment and policies that need to be in place at
the City. She reported that there was a Human Services meeting last week
and there was another one scheduled for the 13th at 3:00 P.M. She stated
progress was being made slowly and painfully in attempting to arrive at an
equitable funding solution.
She complimented the Parks Department on the wonderful picnic area on the
Hook. She also mentioned the possibility of allowing the high school
members who are presently on the Park Board to continue serving another
year, the reason being that it had taken them six months to a year to get
up to speed on what was going on. She recommended having juniors that
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would come on this following year and serve as non voting members so that
they could start getting up to speed and they could step into a voting role
in their senior year.
Councilman Quast requested that the City Hall parking matter be placed on
the agenda of the next meeting. He recommended Council make one condition,
that repeated violation of the parking assignment would lead to termination
of employment for the City of Port Angeles. Councilman Quast also discussed
plans for development of a reservoir east of the City limits with staff.
Councilman Quast commented on a letter of thank -you sent by Park and
Recreation Director Brodhun. He felt a signature of the Mayor should be
included in letters in the future.
Councilman Quast discussed with Manager Flodstrom the possibility of
charging admission to the spit on the Fourth of July. Manager Flodstrom
felt we should not discourage people from going out there as it was very
fortunate that we had such a location for fireworks activity, decreasing
fire dangers.
Councilman Quast reported on a lunch he had with the Consolate General from
Japan today. He reported that Japanese tourists spend their money first on
health, second on education, and third on overseas travel. He stated if
you could combine the educational experience with travel, the potential
existed to draw Japanese tourists.
Councilman Schermer reported on the recent AWC meeting. He recommended
meeting with City Attorney Knutson, City Planner Carr and Councilman Stamon
to come up with one report. He stated he had attended a session on
recycling and wished to speak with Public Works Director Pittis about that.
He also stated that Bellingham had been mentioned as a community involved
in recycling and that we might be able to learn something from them.
He also reported on the law session, and addressed some reminders from the
Seattle representative, to the Councilmembers regarding public hearings.
He stated the law states that during a public hearing, the Council is
sitting in quasi judicial situation. He stated that first the Council is
to disclose all conversation they have had with anyone relating to the
subject before the hearing starts. The chair calls for challenges before
the hearing begins in case anyone in the audience objects to any
Councilmember sitting in the quasi judicial setting. Any questions must be
directed to and through the chair only or a Councilmember. Responses by
the Council should be to the specifics of a question, position statements
by Councilmembers are entirely inappropriate during a public hearing and
leading questions are also inappropriate because that is just another
position statement.
Mayor Whidden referred to the Information Agenda. He stated there were a
lot of folks and organizations in the city that are contributing
significantly, both in time and money, to the city for the betterment of
all of us.
He reported on information in the Seattle Times regarding conventions.
Manager Flodstrom stated a tentative date for the dedication of the Morse
Creek facility was July 17th. He stated a tentative dedication date for
the City Hall facility was September 19th. He stated that on July 9, 1987,
at 7:30 P.M., a public workshop meeting was scheduled to discuss potential
uses for Sub Area 7 of the harbor area, which happens to be Ediz Hook.
Councilman Quast suggested inviting all former Mayors to the dedication of
the new City Hall. Manager Flodstrom also requested Councilman Quast serve
on the dedication committee. Councilman Quast agreed to do so.
Manager Flodstrom distributed a photograph of the Council taken by Del
Price for Council's review.
Councilman Stamon announced that she had been appointed to the 1987 -88 AWC
Legislative Committee, a committee charged with formulating the AWC
legislation for the next legislative session. She asked Councilmembers to
let her know of any concerns they might have.
IX ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 P.M.
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