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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles Washington
November 6, 1990
I CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Sargent called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to
order at approximately 6:00 P.M.
Members Present: Mayor Sargent, Councilmen Cornell, Hallett, Lemon,
Nicholson, Ostrowski, Wight,
II INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES FOR VACANCY ON PLANNING COMMISSION
The City Council interviewed the following applicants for a vacant position on
the Planning Commission: Cindy Souders, Addle Ostrowski, Ron Kaetzel, Jewel
VanOss.
The special meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:55 P.M.
III CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Sargent called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to
order at 7:05 P.M.
IV PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Kay Garrison's Rainbow Girls.
Present were Patricia Reidel, Stephanie Erwick, Lea Black, Vikki Rivera, Sylvana
Rivera.
V ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Sargent, Councilmen Cornell, Hallett, Lemon,
Nicholson, Ostrowski, Wight,
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, S. Brodhun,
M. Cleland, B. Collins, B. Coons, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, B.
Titus, G. Kenworthy, L. Danks.
Public Present: C. Souders, M. Greubel, J. Skyler, R. & C. Jensen, D.
Corson, K. Jensen, R. Dorr, K. Erickson, C. Alexander, E.
Kaetzel, M. Steele, J. Rarity, Jr., E. Saar, L. Celestino,
J. VanOss, H. Thompson, S. & M. Streeter, B. Philpott, K.
Koon, D. Rudolph, K. Wollen, J. Hare, M. & M. Roberts, A.
Brown, J. Michalczik, T. Mata.
VI APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 1990, AND SPECIAL
WORKSESSION OF OCTOBER 22, 1990
Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
October 16, 1990, and the special worksession of October 22, 1990. Councilman
Cornell seconded the motion.
Mayor Sargent referenced the middle of page 12, Street Vacation Request - STV-
90(09)05 - Winters, wherein the public hearing was closed at 8:36 P.M. In that
the hearing was continued to the November 20, 1990, meeting, the hearing should
not have been closed.
The motion approving the minutes, as corrected, was voted on and carried
unanimously.
VII FINANCE
1. Request for Progress Payment to DelHur for Landfill Construction of
$377,218.01, and Retainage to Escrow of $18,347.19
Councilman Hallett moved to authorize the progress payment to DelHur for
Landfill construction in the amount of $377,218.01, with retainage to escrow
in the amount of $18,347.19. Councilman Lemon seconded the motion.
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A brief discussion followed with regard to the fact the Landfill is unable to
accept recyclables during the reconstruction. However, Public Works Director
Pittis advised Council the Landfill should be able to accept recyclables in less
than a month and appropriate news releases will be published in order to advise
the public of the status of accepting recyclables.
There being no further discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried
unanimously.
2. Request for Progress Payment of $30,580.94 to Hoch Construction for Work
on City Light Operations Building Reroof
A motion was made by Councilman Ostrowski and seconded by Councilman Nicholson
to authorize the progress payment to Hoch Construction for the City Light
Operations Building reroof in the amount of $30,580.94, with retainage to escrow
in the amount of $1,487.40. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried
unanimously.
3. Consideration to Accept Work as Complete and Release Retainage to Excel
Construction & Equipment for Work at Ennis Creek Estates - Installation
of PVC Conduit and Concrete Vaults
A motion was made by Councilman Cornell and seconded by Councilman Lemon to
declare Contract CL89-1 complete and authorize the retainage payment of $529.89
to Excel Construction & Equipment, Inc. The motion was voted on and carried
unanimously.
VIII CONSENT AGENDA
CouncilmanLemon moved to accept the items as presented on the Consent Agenda,
including (1) Request payment to Riddell, Williams of $2,244.91 for legal
representation on W-PPSS issues; (2) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor
Control Board; (3) Vouchers of $2,260,692.32; and (4) Payroll of 10/14/90 of
$272,154.17; payroll of 10/28/90 of $254,480.74. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Ostrowski.
Mayor Sargent offered a correction to the Voucher List, page 11, Centennial
Fund, Voucher No. 21007. The amount of $850.24 is incorrect. The amount of
$537.62 should be charged to the Centennial Fund; the remainder is to be charged
to the Parks & Recreation Department.
Councilman Lemon asked for a report on the expenses for credit card purchases
for fuel. He noted there appeared to be a significant number of credit card
purchases and he would like more information in this regard.
Manager Pomeranz indicated a report will be provided at the next meeting of the
City Council.
Limited discussion followed, and a vote was taken on the motion, which carried
unanimously.
IX ITEMS FROM THE COUNCIL/AUDIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED/PLACED ON THE AGENDA
There were no items to be added to the agenda by either Councilmembers or those
in the audience.
X LEGISLATION
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZCA-90(09)5 M & R Timber, City-wide:
Proposal to amend Ordinance #1709, as amended, to allow all
residential building types and uses classified as conditional in the
underlying zoning district as conditional uses in a Planned
Residential Development
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider a request to
amend the City's Zoning Ordinance, No. 1709, as amended, to allow conditional
uses, specifically all residential building types as conditional uses, in
Planned Residential Developments throughout the City. The Commission moved to
recommend approval of the amendment to the City Council.
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Since a Planned Residential Development is not very well known, and has been
in the Zoning Code for a lengthy of period of time, yet not implemented in the
City, Mayor Sargent reviewed the fact that a PRD allows a 10% increase in
density in the underlying zone. The Mayor then offered specific examples.
Lengthy discussion followed, with Councilmembers receiving clarification
concerning various aspects of the PRD. Councilman Hallett raised a question
about property which may have certain unbuildable portions due to topography
because of a ravine, for instance. Under a PRD, would that portion of the
unbuildable property still be included in the PRD consideration in terms of
determining the density and, therefore, make a development profitable?
Planning Director Collins responded affirmatively, and noted the intent of the
PRD is to transfer the development credit from sensitive areas to less sensitive
areas on the site. One of the primary purposes is to shift development away
from steep slopes and wetland areas and move the development to less sensitive
areas. This then transfers the development density credit.
Director Collins than reviewed in detail an overhead slide setting forth the
density credit and how it is calculated. Councilman Cornell inquired as to
whether, under certain circumstances, a developer could obtain up to 30% extra
density, based on the figures reviewed by Director Collins. The ensuing
discussion revealed the total density may not exceed 30% over the neighborhood
density.
Mayor Sargent raised questions about some of the figures referenced in the
density figures and their relation to the standard set forth in the Ordinance.
Attorney Knutson explained that some of the neighborhood density figures in
Section 17.70.060 are incorrect and that Planning Director Collins has
recalculated those fi§ures for purposes of this discussion.
In the discussion that followed, it was noted this amendment would not change
the density; however, more protection would be offered for ravines, creeks,
steep slopes, and wetlands. There is no requirement under a PRD to grant the
maximum amount of density. The City Council could elect to allow for less
density. The difference, therefore, is that a variety of housing types could
be utilized. The procedure for approving a PRD is no different than a request
for a rezone to multi-family and a PRD could be scrutinized much closer in terms
of compatibility with the surrounding neighborhoods.
The Council reviewed the approval processes involved in a rezone versus a PRD.
Concerning a rezone, a hearing is conducted at the Planning Commission level
and at the City Council level. A PRD is subject to more controls, due to a
public hearing at the Planning Commission level which includes the preliminary
approval of a site plan. Once this has been completed, the matter is referred
to the City Council with a recommendation for the PRD as well as the site plan.
The City Council acts at a public meeting and may conduct a public hearing.
Subsequently, the applicant must then return for final PRD and site plan
approval after required improvements have been made, in order to effect the PRD.
The matter is returned to the Planning Commission for another public hearing,
another site plan review and approval, and another review at the City Council
level for final approval.
The issue of mobile homes was addressed. It was Director Collins' opinion that
the PRD zoning amendment code does not apply to trailer parks. His
interpretation was that a mobile home is a vehicle and is treated differently
than buildings. Trailer parks would not automatically be allowed in any zone
because of this change.
After furthar l~ngthy discussion, Mayor §argent opaned th~ public h~aring at
7:52 P.M.
Speaking for the purpose of clarifying the intent of the amendment were Don
Corson, 813 East Eighth Street, and Bill Lindberg, 319 South Peabody. Mr.
Corson, Planning and Development Director at M & R Timber,indicated the language
is consistent with the PRD and would effectively be subject to closer scrutiny
via City Council and staff review, as well as public input. It would allow
consideration of other building types, a mechanism that has been instituted in
other Washington communities. Mr. Corson indicated view corridors would be
assured protection via the design process. Mr. Lindberg felt the passage of
the amendment would allow more flexibility to developers and designers. He also
opined that view corridors would be less protected under current zoning. The
proposed amendment would work on behalf of the entire community.
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Speaking in opposition to the amendment were the following: Ron Richards, 313
East 12th Street; Keith Wollen, 3203 Maple; Jane Scheffler, 3717 Park Knoll
Drive; Steve Streeter, 1233 West Fifth; Lucille Celestino, 312 Forest Avenue;
Robbie Mantooth, 2238 East Lindberg Road; Werner Quast, 3800 Park Knoll Drive;
Jessica Wessler, 911 South Cedar; and Mike Doherty, 617 South "B" Street. The
speakers individually expressed their opposition to the procedure, form, and
substance of the proposed amendment, specifically relating to the need for an
environmental impact statement; as well as the concern over the potential loss
of views in various neighborhoods. Additionally, the speakers indicated the
burden will be placed on surrounding property owners as to whether an
application should be approved. Under current applications, it is incumbent
upon the applicant to prove his case as to why the application should be granted
approval. It was pointed out that many property owners purchase property with
assurance of certain zoning for that given area. Should this amendment be
approved, all citizens would have to continually monitor the activities within
the City in order to assure their neighborhoods would not change in an
undesirable fashion. Many of the individuals speaking expressed the need for
consideration for an intermediate type of zone in order to accomplish the goals
of the amendment.
Further concern was expressed as to the possibility of mobile home courts being
allowed because of this amendment and the possibility of losing open space.
In that the Comprehensive Plan will be rewritten, many of the speakers felt this
issue should be addressed during the time of the consideration of the
Comprehensive Plan. Traffic congestion was cited as another potential problem
inherent with the passage of such an amendment.
Council was told that it is confronted with a decision of whether to maintain
the security, stability, and predictability in Port Angeles which property
owners expect and are assured of traditional zoning. The predictability of
present zoning cannot be disturbed and left to whims of man to decide a
conditional use.
Carl Alexander, 1712 West Fifth Street, spoke in support of the amendment, as
he felt there would be more input from the public allowed through this process.
He further explained his support of the potential to better restrict the types
of development through the conditional use mechanism.
Mayor Sargent closed the public hearing at 9:00 P.M.
Councilmembers considered the proposed amendment, encouraging as much input as
possible into the revision process of the Comprehensive Plan. The participation
of the community at large is of extreme importance in preparing a meaningful
document for planning purposes.
Mayor Sargent read the proposed Ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the city of Port Angeles
adding Conditional Uses to the Planned
Residential Development Chapter of the
Zoning Code, and amending Ordinance
No. 2038.
In response to a request from Planning Director Collins, Mayor Sargent read the
change into the record of proceedings, as follows: "17.70.035 CONDITIONAL
USES. Conditional uses in underlying zoning districts and any residential
building type, whether allowed in the underlying zoning district or not, may
be allowed by Conditional Use Permit."
Discussion ensued, with Councilmembers discussing the issues surrounding the
amendment. In particular, Councilman Wight indicated the detail of manufactured
homes versus mobile homes should be clarified; the existing PRD language is
extremely vague and should be improved; and the matter of height limitations
should be clarified.
A motion was then made by Councilman Lemon to reject the Ordinance as submitted.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Ostrowski.
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Councilman Lemon spoke to the subject as to why he felt it important to reject
the Ordinance, particularly due to his Concern that there would be less control,
the implementation of the amendmentwould be subject to the whim of the Planning
Commission and City Council members, and the fact the burden of proof should
not be placed on neighborhoods but, rather, should continue to be the
responsibility of the developer.
In response to Councilman Hallett's inquiry, Attorney Knutson responded that
it would be appropriate for the Council to offer findings and conclusions as
part of the motion. Accordingly, Councilman Hallett offered the following as
a friendly amendment to the motion: Findings: (1) The existing Zoning Code
of the city of Port Angeles has been adopted to allow for community planning
and development; (2) The Comprehensive Plan is now being reviewed with findings
to come before the Council via the public hearing process; and (3) The existing
Zoning Code requires that the Planning Commission and the Council ensure that
zoning changes are addressed in a public hearing process; Conclusions: (A) The
existing Zoning Code calls for mixed development in urban, suburban, and rural
areas already; and (B) The existing Zoning Code is in the public use and
interest and implements the policies and goals of the Port Angeles Comprehensive
Plan. The amendment was acceptable to Councilmen Lemon and Ostrowski.
Lengthy discussion followed, with Councilmembers in agreement this motion is
not in opposition to the PRD process. There was consensus as to the need for
a grading and filling ordinance and an updated Comprehensive Plan. Once these
matters have been addressed and resolved, consideration might then be given to
updating and improving upon the Zoning Code.
The motion was then voted on and carried unanimously.
BREAK
Mayor Sargent recessed the meeting for a break at 9:30 P.M. The meeting
reconvened at 9:50 P.M.
B, ZONING CODE AMENDMENT - ZCA~90(10)6 - Davidson, CSD District:
Proposal to amend Ordinance ~1709, as amended, to add automated self-
service car washes as conditional uses in the CSD District
Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO. 2617
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles
amending Section 7, Article IV, of
Ordinance No. 1709, the Zoning Code,
by adding a conditional use.
Councilman Ostrowski moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, citing the
following findings and conclusions: Findings: (1) The Community Shopping
District Zones (C1 and C2) were created to allow neighborhood services of a less
intense nature than allowed in the Arterial Commercial or Central Business
Districts; (2) The GSD-C1 and C2 Zones currently allow independent, non-
automated, self-service car washes as a conditional use; (3) Technological
advances in the field of car washes have developed automated self-service
systems which are quick and quiet and have none of the nuisance characteristics
of a full-scale commercial car wash; Conclusions: (A) The Zoning Code Amendment
furthers the intent of the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code; (B)
The Zoning Code Amendment is in the public use and interest; authorizing
publication of the Ordinance by summary. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Hallett.
Councilman Cornell inquired as to the lack of consistency within the realm of
the Ordinance presented, specifically Section 7, CSD-C Community Shopping
Districts, Conditional Uses, reference is made to self-service car washes.
However, under CSD-C1 and C2 Conditional Uses, reference is made to independent,
self-service car washes.
Planning Director Collins indicated he is comfortable with the language as noted
in the Ordinance.
Accordingly, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
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C. APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP-90(10)18 - Wheeler, Rhodes Road
& Park Knoll Drive: Request to allow a duplex in RS-9 Residential
Single-Family District
In that the applicant's representative was unable to be present for this hearing
for the Conditional Use Permit, the request has been submitted that the hearing
be continued to the December 3rd meeting.
At this time, Mayor Sargent opened the public hearing at 9:55 P.M.
There being no comments from the public, a motion was made by Councilman Lemon
to continue the appeal hearing to the December 3, 1990, meeting. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Cornell. [Later in the meeting, the correction was
offered that the hearing would be continued to the December 4, 1990, meeting.]
Councilman Hallett referenced a letter from James and Jane Scheffler, requesting
that all Planning Commission records, letters submitted by area residents, and
petitions, be submitted to the City Council in consideration of this appeal.
Attorney Knutson stated it is acceptable for Councilmembers to receive and
review this information prior to the hearing.
A vote was then taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
2. Planning Commission Minutes of October 30, 1990, Meeting
A motion was made by Councilman Hallett and seconded by Councilman Ostrowski,
to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of October 30, 1990.
The motion carried unanimously.
3. Resolution setting public hearing to consider a request to vacate right-
of-way on East First Street Priest, STV-90(07)3]
The City has received a petition requesting vacation of a portion of East First
Street, east of Alder Street. The petition is signed by 100% of the abutting
property owners, constituting a valid petition.
Mayor Sargent read the Resolution by title, entitled
RESOLUTION NO. 30-90
A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles
setting a hearing date for a petition
to vacate a portion of East First
Street adjacent to Lots 10-15, Block 133,
Thomas W. Carter's Subdivision of the
Townsite of Port Angeles, together with
that portion of East First Street adjacent
to the West Half of vacated Virginia Park
and Terrace Subdivision, TPA.
A motion was made by Councilman Hallett and seconded by Councilman Cornell to
pass the Resolution as read by title, setting the hearingdate for December 18,
1990, and forwarding the petition to the Planning Commission for a hearing at
its December 12, 1990, meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Mayor Sargent's Report on City's 100th Birthday Celebration
Mayor Sargent submitted a report on the celebration of the City's 100th
birthday. The Mayor served as Chairman of the 100th Birthday Committee and was
pleased to inform Council that the Committee was granted $2,700 to be used as
seed money.~ Those dollars were used to commission a logo and purchase
memorabilia for sale. In excess of $17,000 was raised as a result. The Mayor
reviewed the various celebrations held, the opening ceremonies, dedication of
the Waterfront Trail, the community picnic at Lincoln Park, and some of the
other events which were supported by over 7,800 people. The balance of
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A moti~ was mRde by Councilman Hallett that the Mayor be recognized for her
fine service as Chairman of the lOOth Birthday Committee, and that a certificate
of appreciation be prepared for Councilmembers' signatures. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Cornell and carried unanimously.
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5, Consideration of renewal of City Pier lease with United States Coast Guard
A motion was made by Councilman Ostrowski and seconded by Councilman Lemon to
approve the renewal of the Coast Guard moorage lease and authorize the Mayor
to execute the contract documents for the period of October 1, 1990, through
September 30, 1991, at an annual rate of $17,000, or $1,416.67 per month,
payable in arrears. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Councilman Hallett and seconded by Councilman Cornell to
complete the remainder of the agenda. A vote was taken on the motion, which
carried unanimously.
6. Consideration of Mutual Aid Agreement with United States Coast Guard
Council reviewed an updated version of the existing Mutual Aid Agreement with
the United States Coast Guard Cutter ACTIVE. Changes made in the agreement are
of a housekeeping nature.
A motion was made by Councilman Hallett and seconded by Councilman Lemon to
authorize the Mayor to sign the updated Mutual Aid Agreement with United States
Coast Guard Cutter ACTIVE, as presented. The vote was taken on the motion,
which carried unanimously.
7. Consideration of amendment to Design Contract for secondary treatment
Public Works Director Pittis presented Amendment ~2 to the agreement with Brown
and Caldwell for the design of secondary wastewater treatment facilities. This
amendment is being brought to Council as a result of value engineering review
conducted and the recommended changes, which will result in an estimated
$2,000,000 life cost savings to the City. This will involve revised design for
the facilities and the net contract increase for this amendment is $60,619.72.
A motion was made by Councilman Cornell and seconded by Councilman Wight that
Amendment #2 to Brown and Caldwell's contract be approved and the Mayor be
authorized to execute the amendment. A vote was taken on the motion, which
carried unanimously.
8. Consideration of establishment of latecomer fee for connection to Milwaukee
Drive sewer
As part of the Landfill project, the Solid Waste Utility has constructed a sewer
and leachate forcemain from the Landfill to 18th Street and Milwaukee Drive.
This sewer was constructed by the Solid Waste Utility in order to transmit
leachate and normal sewer waste to the City's sewer collection system and
ultimately the treatment plant. The City could establish a latecomer fee for
connecting into this line, as many private developers wish to construct
facilities in order to serve their developments. The establishment of the
connection charge of $150 per connection would recover the cost of the gravity
trunk sewer main. This matter was given consideration at the Utility Advisory
Committee meeting of May 21, 1990. It is the Committee's recommendation this
be approved.
Mayor Sargent read the Ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO. 2618
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, establishing the charges for
connection to the Milwaukee Drive Trunk
Sanitary Sewer constructed in that area
of Milwaukee Drive between 10th Street
and 18th Street, and establishing
Chapter 13.67 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code.
Accordingly, a motion was made by Councilman Hallett and seconded by Councilman
Ostrowski to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. A vote was taken on the
motion, which carried unanimously.
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9, Consideration of recommendations for selection of consultant for the
Integrated Finance System and authorization of contract
Council gave consideration to a recommendation from staff and the Steering
Committee for the Integrated Finance System project that a contract be awarded
to Information Systems Management, Inc., for consulting services on the
Integrated Finance System, in the amount of $48,430. Developing and
implementing an Integrated Finance System is a top priority Council Goal, and
preparing a long-range data processing plan is listed as a high priority Council
Goal. In addition, the City's central computer hardware is reaching the end
of its useful life and the current financial software systems are no longer able
to provide financial information in a timely and accurate manner, as needed by
staff and Council. Further, the 1989 Data Processing Audit by the State of
Washington also expressed several deficiencies in the use and management of data
processing resources. The IFS Steering Committee addressed the project of
acquiring an Integrated Finance System and invited proposals from consultants
in order to acquire an Integrated Finance System and develop an automation plan.
Councilman Cornell noted he was pleased that the low bidder also appeared to
be the most qualified and the references received on Information Systems
Management have been excellent.
A motion was made by Councilman Cornell and seconded by Councilman Hallett to
authorize contracting for consulting services with Information Systems
Management, Inc., for Phases I, II, and III, and that the Mayor be authorized
to sign the contract for the development of an automation plan.
After further discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried
unanimously.
10. Consideration of contract for Community Opinion Survey as part of
Comprehensive Plan review
The City had budgeted $10,000 for professional services in the 1990 budget
principally to conduct acommunity survey at the onset of the public involvement
in the Comprehensive Plan update process. The Advisory Committee has reviewed
optional methods of conducting such a survey and concurs with the Planning
Department's recommendation to do a mail-out random sample opinion survey.
Washington State University has proposed services in the amount of $8,500.
A motion was made by Councilman Cornell and seconded by Councilman Wight to
authorize the Planning Director to contract with Washington State University
for provision of community survey services not to exceed $8,500.
In response to a question as to whether Council will receive a copy of the
questionnaire, Planning Director Collins indicated it is the intention of the
Washington State University staff to receive twelve topic areas from the City.
WSU will then proceed to draft questions to be presented to the Advisory
Committee which will be used as a focus group in determining the final
questionnaire.
A vote was then taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
11. Selection of candidate to fill vacancy on Planning Commission
The City Council had interviewed applicants to fill the vacancy on the Planning
Commission as follows: Cindy Souders, Addie Ostrowski, Ron Kaetzel, and Jewel
VanOss.
At this time, the Mayor directed Clerk Upton to poll the Council.
Mayor Sargent and Councilmen Cornell, Hallett, Lemon, Ostrowski, Nicholson, and
Wight cast votes unanimously for Cindy Souders.
Mayor Sargent expressed appreciation to each applicant for applying for the
position and showing such interest and dedication to the community.
Clarification was offered that Ms. Souders will complete the unexpired term
which ends February 28, 1991, at which time she would be eligible for re-
appointment.
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XI CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/LATE ITEMS
Councilman Hallett reported on the October 30, 1990, meeting of the Utility
Advisory Committee, at which time consideration was given to an increase in
utility taxes. This matter will be coming before Council via the budget
process. The second issue considered at the UAC was the concern expressed by
churches as a result of new general service demand rate schedules. Lengthy
discussion ensued, with Councilman Nicholson speaking on behalf of the churches
in the City and the inequities established with the current billing process.
The Utility Advisory Committee is reviewing a different type of meter which
would more accurately reflect what the City pays to BPA. This matter will be
forwarded to the Council for future consideration.
Mayor Sargent reported on a two-day workshop she attended with Planning Director
~ Collins on how to design~e~owth areas and capital facilities planning.
The Mayor informed Council that the political decisions to be made are extremely
complicated. Information on this matter will be consolidated and distributed
to the Council, as well as members of the public.
Councilman Wight reported on his attendance at a County Health Board meeting.
The County Medical Officer is giving consideration to advocating the medical
presence in the school system in the County.
BREAK
Mayor Sargent recessed the meeting for a break at 10:50 P.M. and reconvened at
11:00 P.M.
XII ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Sargent adjourned the meeting to executive session at 11:00 P.M. to
discuss matters of litigation and labor negotiations for a half hour to 45
minutes.
XIII RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Council returned to open session at approximately 12:14 A.M.
XIV ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:15 A.M.
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