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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/19/1985 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington November 19, 1985 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Whidden called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, Hordyk, I Quast, Schermer, Stamon. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Anderson, P. Carr, B. Myers, R. Saville, R. Dyker, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, R. Orton, J. Hordyk, G. Booth. Public Present: R. Whitney, L. Repman, G. Miller, L. Sunny, G. Brown, D. Davison, B. McCrorie, L. Wills, S. Boyd, F. McPhee, J. Hallett, L. Lee, K. Holman, C. Spence, B. LaRue. I II MINUTES Councilman Schermer moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the November 5, 1985, meeting. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. IV CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept the items listed under the Consent Agenda, including (1) Request permission to call for bids for mechanical/electrical/civil work for Morse Creek Hydro Project; (2) Request for 90% payment on transformer retrofill contract, (3) Correspondence from I Washington State Liquor Control Board; and (4) Vouchers of $262,691.69 and Payroll of 11-3-85 of $201,06l.24. Councilman Schermer seconded. Follow- ing discussion of the completed retrofill of transformers and the readiness of snow plows, on call for the question, the motion carried. V FINANCE 1. Payment to Riddell Williams for WPPSS Representation Authorized Councilman Gerberding moved to authorize payment to Riddell, Williams of November 1, 1985, in the amount of $9,587.82. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 2. Single-Phase Meters Bid Awarded to Western States Electric Councilman Gerberding moved to authorize and accept the bid from Western States Electric from Portland, Oregon, in the amount of $19,406.71, including tax. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. VI ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Roland Whitney, a resident of Black Diamond Road, addressed the Council. Mr. Whitney inquired about proposed construction on the Pine Street Access. public Works Director Pittis explained that an appropriation of $40,000 had been requested in the 1985 budget and another appropriation was requested in the 1986 budget to include the other half of that construction project. He stated that if the 1986 budget was approved, the access would be re- paired next spring. I ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA Councilman Gerberding added Item No. 18, Preliminary Discussion of the Merits of a Hearing Examiner. I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 19, 1985 VII LEGISLATION 1. public Hearings A. DelHur West Side Periphery Zoning and Annexation (continued from November 5, 1985) - Continued until December 17, 1985 Mayor Whidden reviewed the background information and opened the public hearing. He asked for comments. Bob Levin, Executive Director of the Economic Development Council, addressed the Council, speaking in support of the rezone and of the annexation. He stated the Economic Development Council believes that there is a need for industrially zoned land with utilities necessary to support industrial activity in Clallam County. He cited the Hiller Helicopter project as a textbook example of the importance of timing and the absence of procedural barriers for bringing in new industries. Carey Wait of 1763 Evergreen Drive-' noted concern over impacts on the quality of life and on property values of homeowners, such as herself if the area were rezoned and annexed. Mrs. Wait presented to the Council a list of recommended conditions to be attached to the rezone and to the annexation including the following: That a continuous 200-foot setback be required from the exterior property line along Edgewood Drive and the Lower E1wha Road. The setback shall consist of a visually obscuring screen of natural vegetation made up of naturally growing and/or planted evergreen trees and shrubs, maintained at a height of not less than 6 feet. Said planting screen shall be maintained in good condition by the developer for the life of the development. A similar 50-foot sight and noise buffer zone of natural vegetation shall be required around pre-existing non-conforming uses within the proposed annexed area. She also proposed an interior industrial access route shall be constructed from the east end of the proposed annexation area up to but not intersecting the Lower Elwha Road, such as that depicted on Map No. 39 in the Environmental Impact Statement. The extension of City utilities would follow this route. Industrial traffic shall avoid, if at all possible, use of Edgewood Drive and the Lower Elwha Road in favor of Airport Road and Highway 101. Also, she asked that in consideration of the pre-existing residential uses in and around the proposed annexation, as well as an adjacent residential zone, maximum performance standards in regard to noise, air and ground pollution be required so as not to become objectionable to these neighboring land uses. Upon inquiry from Councilman Gerberding, Mrs. Wait explained that she hoped that other standards from other counties or other cities where industrial areas adjoin residential areas be looked at. Louie Torres of Clark & Associates, representing. De1Hur, Inc., related to Mrs. Wait's comments. He felt it was imperative that consideration be given to the adjoining residential area to the west and to the existing residences in the area. He then reviewed the County's zoning standards for the M-l zone, requiring buffers, pollution, noise and glare control, as well as "pleasant appearance" requirements. He encouraged the Council to act now in delineating its standards instead of when an industry wishes to locate there. He felt a 200-foot setback requirement would be excessive and urged the Council to consider this extensively. Bob Philpott of 1822 East Lauridsen Boulevard spoke in support of the annexation. Chuck Schram, 1854 Edgewood Drive, stated that many individuals were concerned with the standards for buffering in the County as many of the landscape buffers were not maintained, particularly in the Dry Creek area. Mr. Schram supported the idea of an interior access road suggested by Mrs. Wait. Mr. Schram discussed the matter further with Councilmembers. Mike Wait addressed the Council, reporting that it was the consensus of the sub-area planning group that an interior access would be more practical. He also went on record as supporting the three points brought forward by Mrs. Wait. He stated it was very unusual to put an industrial zone directly next to a residential zone and felt that a requirement for a 200-foot setback was not unreasonable under these circumstances. He stated that if some of the properties currently being used as residential were bought up by industry, perhaps the setback requirements could be reduced at that time; but he supported the 200-foot setback for the interim period. 433 l 434 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 19, 1985 Mayor Whidden asked for further comments from none. Councilman Stamon moved to continue December 17, 1985. Councilman Hordyk seconded. the audience. There were the public hearing until Councilman Quast requested the following information from staff for the December 17th meeting: How much width was needed from a minimum of a 60-foot buffer to a maximum of a 200-foot buffer to establish a six to 10 foot berm; a comparison of buffer width as related to noise pollution; if any buffer is less than 100 feet and requires landscaping whether an indus- trial park maintenance association and fund can be created to maintain I landscape buffering in perpetuity. He also requested that the Port be kind enough to provide the City with the cost they incurred in putting the park- way into their Airport Industrial complex. councilman Gerberding also requested that staff find out if other areas have had optional buffer zones of 150 feet or more, if applicants were afforded an option of buffering in footage versus landscape buffering. Councilman Quast also asked City Planner Carr to ascertain a mitigating alternative concerning Edgewood Drive or the old Highway 112 in terms of off-site contribution by the industrial park owners to the maintenance or strengthening of the road, if an internal access road cannot be built. On call for the question, the motion carried with Councilman schermer abstaining. B. Repman Street Vacation - Upper Pine Hill - Ordinance Adopted Mayor Whidden opened the public hearing and asked for comments. Gretchen Miller of Clark & Associates, addressed the Council, explaining that the street vacation was being requested primarily to clear titles. She further explained the proposed vacation and the proposed project, a multi-family development which includes 35 housing units for the elderly and 35 family uni ts for low to moderate income level families. She explained that Mr. Repman, a consultant for the project, was interested in maintaining as many of the natural trees as possible on the site. Lloyd Repman, economic development consultant with Dujardin Development of Everett, then addressed the Council. Mr. Repman explained the concepts of I the proposed development. He stated that the goal of the development was to provide affordable housing. Upon inquiry from Councilman Schermer, Mr. Repman explained that discussion had taken place with C1allam Transit re- garding serving the area for transporation. Ms. Miller then readdressed the Council, further eXplaining the vacation request. Louie Torres then also addressed the Council, requesting the street vaca- tion. Mr. Torres encouraged the Council that if an easement is retained in the area, that two methods of identifying the area for easement be used; either the one provided by staff, or metes and bounds, rather than refer- ence to the old plat, to avoid future difficulty. Mayor Whidden asked for further comments. There were none. He therefore closed the public hearing and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2362 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles vacating a portion of Lee Avenue, Washington Street, and alley in Block 3, Fogarty and Dolan's Addition. Councilman Hordyk moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, citing the following findings of fact: (1) The rights-of-way cannot be used for public access or utility purposes; (2) There will be no immediate impact on traf- fic patterns, utilities services or public safety in the vicinity; and (3) Vacation of the subject rights-of-way will assist in clearing title and placing property on the tax rolls, enhancing the tax base of the City. Councilman Gerberding seconded, adding that a utility and access easement be retained over the portion of the alley off the side by Edgewood Place that provides access to the house on Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block 3. He added that this may also be defined in metes and bounds. Councilman Hordyk concurred. On call for the question, the motion carried. I Councilman Quast inquired as to traffic impact of this project. Planner Carr stated this project should have less impact than the originally proposed project. I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 19, 1985 2. Planning Commission Minutes of November 13, 1985 A. Temporary Use Permit Authorized - High Tide Seafoods Request has been made for an extension of a permit allowing a fish process- ing operation in the CBD, Central Business District, located at the foot of Oak Street. Councilman Quast moved to concur with the Planning Commis- sion I s recommendation to grant a one-year extension of the Temporary Use Permit. Councilman Schermer seconded. Following discussion of the rela- tion of this permit to the lease agreement with the City, on call for the question, the motion carried. B. Conditional Use Permit Granted - Thomas Wells Request has been made for extension of a Conditional Use Permit allowing a mail order and retail sales business of hunting firearms in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District, located at 321 East Ninth Street. Councilman Schermer moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit extension for two years, subject to the original conditions as follows: (1) That the hours of operation be limited to between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Saturday; (2) That the operation comply with the Uniform Fire Code and the Uniform Building Code; (3) That the existing security equipment be maintained. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Following discussion, on call for the question, the motion carried. C. Conditional Use Permit Granted - YMCA Request has been made for extension of a Conditional Use Permit allowing remodeling of the existing YMCA structure located at 302 South Francis Street. Councilman Gerberding moved to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation to grant the one-year extension of the Conditional Use Permit. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. D. Conditional Use Permit Authorized - Craig Upton Request has been made for extension of a Conditional Use Permit allowing a frame shop as a Home Occupation in the RMF, Residential Multi-Family Dis- trict, located at 524 Cherry Street. Councilman Hordyk moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to extend the Condi- tional Use Permit for a two-year period. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilman Gerberding then amended the motion, adding the condition that the Conditional Use Permit be extended for two years if the curb cuts be closed wi thin one year.. Councilman Hordyk concurred with the amendment. On call for the question, the amended motion carried. E. ,Parking Variance to 96 Spaces Granted - Dujardin Development. Request has been made for a reduction of the required 140 parking spaces to 85 in connection with a proposed multi-family housing project for low! moderate income families and elderly located southwest of Pine and 16th Streets. Councilman Hordyk moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to grant a parking varience from 140 to 96 off-street park- ing spaces, subject to the following conditions: (1) That a detailed off-street parking plan, showing 140 spaces, be submitted to the Public Works and Planning Departments with the building permit applications; (2) That if a need for additional parking occurs, additional spaces will be installed; and citing the following findings: (A) Elderly households generate less demand for off-street parking than families; (B) The preserved trees and landscaped areas will enhance the development and retain a valued natural characteristic; (C) With the attached conditions, the parking impacts can be mitigated, if any should develop. Councilman Stamon seconded. Louie Torres explained that if 96 spaces were required, rather than 85, a sufficient amount of landscaping would have to be done away with and that if 140 spaces were required, even more landscaping would be lost. He urged the Council to allow the variance for 85 spaces. During discussion, Councilman Hordyk inquired of Donna Davison of the Planning Commission as to why the proposal for 85 spaces was turned down. Ms. Davison stated that the Planning Commission felt the possibility of the larger transit buses going into the development would be in the future; 43b 436 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 19, 1985 that Dial-A-Ride buses which are smaller would be used in the immediate future, and these were the reasons for recommending 96 off-street parking spaces. Councilman Schermer, a representative on the Transit Board, stated that the Transit System does accept petitions from large groups and will consider a new route if a large enough group requests it. On call for the question, the motion to grant the parking variance for 96 off-street parking spaces carried. F. Conditional Use Permit Granted - Shannon Request has been made for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a bed and I breakfast establishment to be located in the RS-7, Single-Family Residen- tial District, located at 139 West 14th Street. Councilman Hordyk moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation and grant the request for the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) Additional off-street, graveled parking spaces that comply with the Parking Code and are screened from abutting property and rights-of-way, be provided at a ratio of one space per bedroom to be let, plus two for the owner- occupants. Said screening may be by vegetative hedge or vision-obscuring fencing; (2) The proposed use must comply with State regulations and the local fire alarm ordinance; (3) Floor plans and sanitary facility descrip- tions be provided to the Building Section of Public Works for review and the building be inspected prior to operation; and citing the following findings: (A) With the conditions attached, the proposed bed and breakfast can be compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood; (B) With the conditions attached, the proposed use will not be detrimental to abutting properties. Councilman Gerberding seconded. On call for the question, the motion carried. G. Conditional Use Permit Granted - Christopher Spence. Request has been made for a Conditional Use Permit allowing a body and paint shop to locate in the Arterial Commercial District located on East First Street. Councilman Gerberding moved to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the Conditional Use Permit with the I following conditions: (1) Provision of fire extinguisher per requirements of NFPA No. lO; and citing the following findings: (A) The difference in elevation between the residential areas to the north and the lack of access to the alley means the use will not have a hazardous, detrimental or incom- patible impact upon those residential uses; (B) The body shop is compatible with the existing uses immediately west; (C) The use does not significantly change the conditions or impacts on the area. Councilman Stamon seconded. Councilman Stamon inquired as to the number of bays anticipated. City Planner Carr noted that four were anticipated. On call for the question, the motion carried. H. Conditional Use Permit Granted - Sue Boyd Request has been made for a Conditional Use Permit allowing a bed and breakfast establishment to be located in the Residential Multi-Family District, as well as graphoanalysis as a Home Occupation located at 325 East Sixth Street. Susan Boyd, applicant, explained to the Council that graphyanalysis included working as an expert witness within the court system with documents, specifically with forgeries, etc. She also stated that she served the public for personality characteristic analysis through handwriting. Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the recommendations of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) The bed and breakfast shall be for two rooms, operating six days a week, with check-in time at 3 PM and check-out time at 10 AM; (2) The graphoanalysis Home Occupation shall operate Monday through Satur- day from 10: 30 AM to 2: 30 PM; (3) There shall be one sign, no larger than ten square feet on the building. Both businesses may be advertised on said sign; (4) One 2A10BC dry chemical fire extinguisher be provided on each floor; (5) Smoke detectors be properly installed on the first and second floor corridors between the living and sleeping quarters; (6) Prior to operation of the bed and breakfast, it shall be inspected by the Building Official for compliance with the Building Code; (7) The off-street parking be provided as shown on the site plan submitted with the application; and citing the following findings: (A) With the conditions attached, the proposed bed and breakfast will be compatible with the surrounding uses and not introduce any detrimental or hazardous conditions; (B) With the I I I I 437 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 19, 1985 conditions attached, the proposed Home Occupation can comply with the Home Occupation development standards and review criteria. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. I. Magnuson Annexation Agreement - Planning commission Recommenda- tions Accepted Councilman Schermer moved to accept the Planning Commission's recommenda- tion to amend the annexation agreement to provide for 70 rather than 64 units. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. J. Planning Commission Minutes Accepted Councilman Hordyk moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of November 13, 1985. Councilman Stamon seconded, questioning under "Reports of Commissioners" on some trees that had apparently been removed in the Hill Street right-of-way. Manager Flodstrom noted that the removal of the trees would probably improve the stability of the hill. Manager Flodstrom inquired if the Council wished him to begin soliciting interest for the upcoming vacancy to be created by Mr. Hallett's election to the City Council. On call for the question, the motion carried. 3. Request for Street Vacation - Resolution Setting Public Hearing Passed - Referred to Planning commission Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 37-85 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate that portion of Pine Street lying between Blocks 49 and 50, TPA. Councilman Gerberding temporarily left the meeting room. councilman Hordyk moved to pass the Resolution as read by title and to refer the matter to the Planning Commission. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. councilman Gerberding re-entered the meeting room. 4. Request for Street Vacation - Nelson - Resolution Setting Public Hearing Passed - Referred to Planning Commission Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 38-85 A RESOLUTION of the City setting a hearing date to vacate a portion of adjoining Lot 1, Block Dolan's Addition. of Port Angeles for a petition Pine Street 3, Fogarty and Councilman Gerberding moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. Councilman commission. Gerberding then moved to refer the matter to the Planning Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried. 5. Ordinance Amending City's Parking Ordinance No. 2228 Adopted Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2363 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles providing requirements for development of off-street parking spaces and amending Section 17 of Ordinance 2228 and Section 14.40.170 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Schermer moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. 438 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 19, 1985 6. Draft Copy of PBIA Agreement with Port Angeles Downtown Association Amended - Continued until December 3, 1985 The Council and staff discussed this matter at great length and proposed several amendments to the agreement. Staff concurred to bring back the final draft of the agreement for adoption at the December 3, 1985, City Council meeting. 7. Final Review of City's Ordinance Terminating Septic Tank Wastes at the Port Angeles Treatment Plant - Amended Ordinance Reflecting Recent Discussions - Adoption Delayed Mayor Whidden read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2364 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, regulating the discharge of septic tank, cesspool, holding tank. chemical toilet, portable toilet and privy wastes into the public sewer system; and amending Section 4 of Ordinance No. 2324 and Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2358. Public Works Director Pittis reported on contact made with the Department of Ecology and assistance they will provide in sampling, etc. He also reported on current procedures being undertaken. County Commissioner Duncan reported to the Council, stating the County was working on a long range solution to the problem, which included allowing dumping at various sites throughout the County. The Council and staff discussed this matter at great length. Following further discussion at length, Councilman Stamon moved to delay further consideration of this Ordinance until the December 3, 1985, City Council meeting, based on the receipt of a letter from the Department of I Ecology and Environmental Protection Agency. Councilman Schermer seconded and the motion carried, with Councilmen Haguewood and Hordyk voting "No". 8. Contract Authorized for Negotiation for Falls Creek Hydro Project Councilman Quast moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter, Attachment 6, agreeing in principal to the negotiated terms and committing staff to finalize the purchase agreement for Falls Creek Small Hydro and authorizing staff also to make the appropriate expenditures connected thereto. Councilman Schermer seconded. Councilman Stamon commended City Light for pursuing this type of project as another example of the quality of staff that we have, and she commended them further for attempting to provide the citizens of Port Angeles with electric service at reasonable rates. On call for the question, the motion carried. 9. Acceptance of FERC License for Morse Creek Hydro Project - Resolution Passed Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 39-85 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the Mayor to execute the acknowledgement of acceptance of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order Issuing License for the Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project. Councilman Quast moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Hordyk seconded and the motion carried. Councilman 10. Resolution Authorizing Mayor to Sign Safe-Keeping Agreement with Seafirst Bank Passed Mayor Whidden read the Resolution by title, entitled I I I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 19, 1985 RESOLUTION NO. 40-85 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles appointing Seattle First National Bank as safe-keeping agent for the City and authorizing the Mayor to execute a safe-keeping agreement with Seattle First National Bank. Councilman Schermer moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Gerberding seconded. Councilman Hordyk inquired as to the cost and whether or not this should have gone out for bid. Finance Director Orton answered that it would cost approximately $6 per transaction and that the primary reason for going to SeaFirst was because it is the City's main depository at this time. Following discussion at great length, on call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilmen Hordyk and Haguewood voting "No": 11. Report on Assessment Roll for Sidewalk Reconstruction Projects Public Works Director Pittis explained that the method of assessment needed to be determined in the event that the City had to complete the repair work themselves and bill the property owner. Pat McGoff, owner of 635 East 11th Street, addressed the Council, feeling that the entire sidewalk did not need to be replaced1 that only portions needed to be replaced at a lower cost than $3,200. Mr. McGoff agreed to contact the Public Works Department Office Engineer to come to some type of agreement as to what portions of sidewalk must be repaired, etc. Following further discussion, Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the recommendations of the Public Works Department to adopt the assessment roll and order reconstruction of the sidewalks within thirty days of the service of notice or the same will be corrected by the City of Port Angeles through the Public Works Department at the expense of the owners and the costs thereof shall remain a lien upon the premises until paid. Councilman Schermer seconded, adding that the exact final costs be negotiated with Mr. McGoff and the Public Works Department. On call for the question, the motion carried. 12. Request for Water Service Outside the City - Brown - Continued Until December 3, 1985 Public Works Director Pittis explained that Mr. Brown had requested this matter be continued, due to poor weather conditions. Councilman Quast moved to continue the matter until December 3, 1985. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. 13. Claims Management Contract Renewal with Network Management, Inc., Authorized Following discussion, Councilman Schermer moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement with Network Management, Inc., Councilman Stamon seconded, and the motion carried. 14. Proclamation - Bible Week - November 24th through December 1, 1985 Mayor Whidden did not read the prOClamation, based on advice of the City Attorney, in compliance with Article I, Section 11 of the Washington State constitution. 15. Letter from Steve Wren Wishing to Purchase Salvage Rights of City Buildings at Seventh and Peabody Following lengthy discussion, councilman Hordyk moved to authorize Mr. Wren to remove the buildings at seventh and Peabody at a fee of $25. The Council concurred that a deposit should be required of the applicant and that the removal should take place within a reasonable time frame. Co~ncilman Gerberding seconded and following discussion, the motion carried. 439 440 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 19, 1985 16. Delegate Selected for National League of Cities Conference in Seattle, December 7 through 11, 1985 Councilman Quast volunteered to attend and the Council noted that other councilmembers may attend. 17. Purchase of Tables and Chairs for Vern Burton Memorial Community Center Authorized Councilman Stamon commended staff for wisely expending money appropriated I for Vern Burton Memorial Community Center improvements to the point that there is an excess left over providing the opportunity for an additional purchase of this nature. Councilman Gerberding commended the Park Board for being so forward-moving. Councilman Hordyk moved to authorize the purchase of ten tables, sixty chairs and one blackboard. Councilman Stamon seconded. The motion carried. 18. Discussion of Hearing Examiner Councilman Gerberding noted concern over lack of attendance of members on the Board of Adjustment. He urged pursuance of the concept of a hearings examiner with the possibility of joint funding with the County. Staff concurred to bring back further information to the Council for consideration. VIII LATE ITEMS Manager Flodstrom announced that John Marsh, Director of Parks and Recrea- tion, will be leaving the City after the first of the year. Manager Flodstrom stated that he could not emphasize enough his admiration of the accomplishments of John and his staff over the last two years. Manager Flodstrom encouraged the continuation of Councilman Hordyk's I position on the City Hall Design Review Committee after his term of office as City Councilman. Councilman Gerberding moved to appoint John Hordyk to sit on the City Hall Design Review Committee. Councilman Stamon seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Stamon then moved to appoint Councilman Schermer as an ex officio member to the City Hall Design Review Committee, to become a voting member in January. Councilman Gerberding seconded and the motion carried. IV ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE/CITY COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilman Gerberding asked if recently-adopted State groundwater regula- tions would affect the City. Public Works Director Pittis explained they would, indirectly. Councilman Stamon referred to a "thank-you" letter from the City of Edmonds for the Fast Action Residential Sprinkler Trailer demonstration there. She also noted that the Economic Development Council's newsletter had reported that Pacific Northwest Bell has consented to provide video promotion for Port Angeles at no cost, and praised them for their generosity. Councilman Quast mentioned the proposed name change from Dr. Cornaby con- cerning the Arthur Fiero Marine Lab. He requested staff obtain further information on this for one of the upcoming agendas. Councilman Quast also discussed with staff the interest of the Marine Lab in some of the City's surplus property. Manager Flodstrom stated that further information would be brought back to the Council December Jrd. I Mayor Whidden reported on an article he had read, relating to some cities positioning young high school students into parks and recreation committees and suggested Port Angeles pursue this concept. Manager Flodstrom ex- plained that Parks and Recreation Director Marsh had approached horticul- ture classes at the High School. Mayor Whidden asked about the staus of the Port Angeles Symphony's free concerts for citizens. I I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 19, 1985 Mayor Whidden read a proclamation announcing the Great American Smoke-Out Thursday, November 21st. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting to executive session for the purpose of discussing WPPSS and other litigation for a period of 15 to 30 minutes at 10:11 P.M. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 10:41 PM. XII ADJOURNMENT Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting at approximately lO:43 PM. , ~ cUuy ~j~ Mayor ?l:f~~; a ..t'a.-u~,,~ C1er _.~ a 4Al