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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/22/1991 2133 CITY COUNCIL ~G Port Angeles, Washington November 22, 1991 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Sargent called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order SPECIAL MEETING: at 7:33 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Sargent, Councilmen Lemon, Nicholson, and Wight. Members Absent: Councilmen Hallett, Ostrowski, and Schueler. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, S. Brodhun, B. Collins, L. Glenn, K. Godbey, J. Pittis, B. Titus, B. Myers, S. Ilk, M. Campbell, and Y. Ziomkowski. Public Present: G. Braun and G. Pettit. 1991 - 1992 Biennial 1991 - 1992 Biennial Operating Budget - Mid-Term Review Operating Budget - Mid-Term Review: City Manager Pomeranz presented the md-term review of the 1991 - 1992 Biennial Operating Budget. The budget reflects total expenditures in all funds of $63,937,775 and revenues of $63,173,331. Manager Pomeranz reviewed the summary of all funds, and Councilman Lemon suggested that, with specific relation to the Solid Waste Fund, consideration be given to destination recycling, as well as ways of increasing the amount of recycling on the part of residents. He suggested the old style trash cans be reintroduced in order to discourage the large volumes of trash going to the Landfill. Discussion was held concerning the Self Insurance Fund and the need to protect the City in terms of liability insurance. Additionally, it was suggested the employees be educated on the specific issues pertinent to the escalating costs of health insurance. A report from the consultant recently retained by the City will be submitted in the near future. Manager Pomeranz distributed a 1991-1995 financial forecast for the General Fund and noted the City can maintain its fiscal integrity but will need to increase fees/charges. Should Council determine it advisable to increase employees or capital outlay, revenues will need to be increased significantly beyond present levels. In the review of the individual departmental budgets, it was noted the Human Resources Department will be moved in the organizational structure to the City Manager's office. Lengthy discussion was held with regard to a communication submitted to the City Council by Fire Department employees asking for assistance in renovating or replacing the current fire hall. It was Councilman Wight's recollection that a previous campaign included commitments to establish a long-range plan for the fire hall. Discussion had been held about the possibility of two fire halls in view of City growth projections. Councilman Nicholson agreed and indicated he would like to see some proposals as to what could be accomplished with the present facility. Councilman Wight urged Council to consider a budget adjustment in order to make ~ the fire hall more i~flmbitable and spacious for training and living quarters during 1992. Mayor Sargent pointed out the Council has shown good faith by purchasing property near the fire hall. Councilman-elect Braun agreed there is a need to update the building; perhaps a fund could be established and built up over a period of time with the proceeds dedicated to the purpose of upgrading the fire hall. Fire Chief Glenn advised Council that to build an additional fire hall would result in dividing the staff between two locations which would jeopardize the team response to any emergency. A remodel of the present facility would be more acceptable so as to maintain the team approach. After further lengthy discussion, it was agreed Manager Pomeranz and Chief Glenn would work together in preparing proposals for temporary enhancements to the current fire hall, as well as a long-range plan, to be -1- 2134 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 22, 1991 1991 - 1992 Biennial submitted to the Council. Operating Budget - Mid-Term Review: Finance Director Godbey distributed a fact sheet on revenue forecast/enhancements (Cont'd) which delineated various increases in fees and charges. Break Mayor Sargent recessed the meeting for a break at 9:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:16 p.m. In the ongoing review of departmental budgets, Councilman Wight noted he was of the opinion the citizens of Port Angeles demand and expect a high level of services from Parks & Recreation, and he noted the City's commitment to provide the level of service expected. Public Works' need for an additional building inspector has been established due to the increased responsibilities by virtue of the Power Energy Code. Manager Pomeranz indicated he would recommend a private contractor for these additional duties for a trial period of approximately six months. At the end of the six month monitoring period, he reserved the prerogative of returning to Council should it be advisable to pursue other options. A discussion was held concerning the City's payment to the County for health services. It was noted the County is recommending that no monetary support be directed to the City for the Senior Center, and Council felt it notable that the Senior Center will also house senior services. Concerning the application of Convention Center funds, Manager Pomeranz recommended the 1991 level of funding be applied to 1992 as well. On the reconstruction of Marine Drive, it was suggested that Daishowa be contacted to determine a level of willingness to share in the cost. The matter of rate adjustments for the Solid Waste fund will be addressed in the near future. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. -2-