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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/21/2011• CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING: ROLL CALL: WORK SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: CEREMONIAL MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS/ & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS: • CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 21, 2011 Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5 :30 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry, Councilmembers Collins, Downie, Kidd, and Nelson. Members Absent: Councilmember Mania. Staff Present: Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, N. West, R. Korcz, T. Pierce, and S. Roberds. 1, Planning Commission Candidate Interviews Council conducted interviews of Amanda Anderson and Dr. Dale Holiday, asking a series of questions previously provided by staff. Both candidates answered the interview questions and then shared their reasons for applying for the Planning Commission. No action was taken. Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the special meeting at 5:58 p.rn. Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry, Councilmembers Collins, Downie, Kidd, Mania, and Nelson. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G. Cutler, D. McKeen, N. West, T. Pierce, G. Roggenbuck, L. Kheriaty, R. Korcz, R. Bonine, D. Beery, T. Partch, and L. Dunbar. Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. i . Korean War Remembrance Day Mayor Di Guilio presented a proclamation in recognition of June 25, 2011, as Korean War Remembrance Day, to the Korean War Veterans Association, Local #310. The Association then presented a plaque to the sister -in -law of a late Korean War Veteran, honoring his service. 1 6905 6906 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 21, 2011 PUBLIC COMMENT: The following members of the public spoke in opposition to clear cutting trees in Lincoln Park: WORK SESSION: Devon Graywolf, 438 Lopez, William Hunt, 438 Lopez, Bill Larson, 420 W. 31'd St., Warren Musgrove, 1621 S. F St., Debra Wilson, 115 E. Orcas, Lois Danks, 1621 S. F St, Randall McCoy, 112 E. 11th St., and Joseph Jackson, 1215 Hwy 101 N. Randall McCoy also thanked City Council and staff for installing bike lanes on First and Front Streets, and for making bike lanes and sidewalks a priority in the budget. Devon Graywolf also submitted additional petition signatures against cutting the trees down in Lincoln park. Deputy Mayor Ferry stated that the Council had not made any decisions yet regarding the trees at Lincoln Park and asked the public to be patient. 1. Smile Survey — 2010 Report Dr. Tom Locke, Clallam County Health Officer, opened his presentation on the 2010 Smile Survey Report by commending previous Council for fluoridating the City's water. He discussed the current statewide oral tooth and health decay epidemic and the 2010 Smile Survey results. He reported that in 2005, Clallam County was significantly higher than the statewide average for oral health issues, but now is virtually the same as the state average according to the 2010 report. Council discussion followed. 2. Action Communities for Health, Innovation & Environmental Change (ACHIEVE) Council tabled this agenda item until the July 5, 2011, City Council meeting. 3. Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce / Quarterly Update Council tabled this agenda item until the July 5, 2011, City Council meeting. 4. Council Training / Public Works Contracting Issues Council tabled this agenda item until the July 5, 2011, City Council meeting. Break: Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 7 :04 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:12 p.m. 2 • CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 21, 2011 PUBLIC HEARINGS- 1 2011 -2017 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Transportation Improvement OTHER: Plan (T1P). Public Works and Utilities Director Cutler presented possible additions and revisions to the 2011 -2017 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). He discussed adding back in the Alternative Cross -Town Route Study because of a recent meeting request from the Washington State Department of Transportation regarding this issue. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Perry and seconded by Kidd to: Add the Alternative Cross -Town Route Study to the 2011 -2017 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP). It was moved by Collins and seconded by Mania to: Table the discussion of adding the Alternative Cross -Town Route Study until all of the other CFP items had been discussed. The motion to table failed 2 -5, with Mania and Collins voting in favor of the motion. Perry and Kidd withdrew the first motion and second. Director Cutler discussed adding the Bi- Annual Water Lines Replacement project and increasing the funding for the ADA Curb Ramps and Sidewalk Program. He also discussed the possibility of delaying the following projects including the Westside Fire Station, 18th Street Reconstruction Phase II, Combined Sewer Overflow Phase I1, City Pier Float Replacement, Stormwater at Laurel and Highway 101, and the upgrade at the A Street Substation. He stated that all of the recommendations were submitted by Councilmember Collins and Mania, Council discussion followed. Councilmember Collins stated that his suggestions stemmed from wanting to control utility costs and not increase utility rates. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Norma Turner, 3928 Mt. Angeles Rd., thanked the Council for tying utility rates to the discussion regarding the Capital Facilities Plan, She discussed the possibility of the economy continuing to decrease and that construction costs could possibly decrease in the future, She also expressed her concern for the high assessment costs on projects. Mayor Di Guilio closed the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. Council discussion followed regarding what projects to add or delay. Council agreed by consensus to amend the 2011 -2017 CFP / T1P to include the Alternative Cross -Town Route Study, amending the Bi- Annual Replacement Water Lines project to include the year 2016, delaying the Westside Fire Station until 2013 -2014, delaying the City Pier Float Replacement one year, and to leave the other projects as planned. 3 6907 6908 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 21, 2011 PUBLIC HEARINGS- Director Cutler discussed reducing a list of projects by 20% including, the Pole OTHER: Replacement Program, Annual Stormwater System Rehabilitation, Overlay (Coned) Program, Alley Paving, Sanitary Sewer Infiltration / Inflow Reduction Phase I, Bi- Annual Sanitary Lines Replacement, Bi- Annual Water Lines Replacment, and the Concrete Cylinder Pipe Replacement. Councilmember Collins suggested that the reduction percentage be changed to 15% and stated that the City needed to start living within its means. Council discussion followed. Council agreed by consensus to not reduce Alley Paving or the Concrete Cylinder Pipe Replacement projects, but to reduce the Pole Replacement Program, Annual Stormwater System Rehabilitation, Overlay Program, Sanitary Sewer infiltration / Inflow Reduction Phase I, Bi- Annual Sanitary Lines Replacement, and Bi- Annual Water Lines Replacement by 15%. Director Cutler stated that he would bring back the Resolution with the agreed upon amendments to the July 5, 2011, City Council meeting. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Program for 2011- 2017. 2. Street Vacation Petition — STV 11 -02, Port of Port Angeles — Portion of West 19th Street. Director West described the need for the street vacation stating that there is a new binding site improvement plan and that the Port of Port Angeles no longer needs the street improvement. Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 8:38 p.m. There being no public comment, he continued the public hearing to July 5, 2011. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, vacating a portion of 19th Street within the Airport Industrial Park, Port Angeles, WA. Break: Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 8:39 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:46 p.m. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS: None. 4 • • • • CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 21, 2011 CONSENT AGENDA: Clerk Hurd stated that there were minor changes made to the minutes of June 7, 201 1,, to reflect statements made by Councilmember Mania. It was moved by Perry and seconded by Nelson to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes for 5131111, 617111 as amended, and 6/7 & 6/8/11 2. Expenditure Approval List: 5/28/11 to 6/10/11 for $1,382,203.48 3. Surplus Vehicles and Equipment for Disposal 4. Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Pre - Clearance Excavation, Project 06 -01 Award Contract 5. Pole Replacements, Project CL05 -20101 Award Contract 6. Morse Creek Hydroelectric Dam Power Line Easement 7. .Bonneville Power Administration Commercial and Industrial Demand Response Grant Amendment No. 1 8. Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 3 for Commercial and Industrial Demand Response Project Evaluation 9. Friendship Diversion Contract Amendment Motion carried 7 -0. ORDINANCES NOT 1. Ordinance Revision -- Purchasing Policies and Procedures REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: Director Cutler explained the need for the amendment to the City's Purchasing Policies and Procedures, stating that the amendment addressed modifications to the procedures to reflect State law regarding Small Works Rosters, Professional Services Agreements and alternative contracting methods. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising Chapter 3.05, of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to Purchasing Policies and Procedures. None. 1. The Gateway, Project US97 -20, Final Change Order Attorney Craig Miller, Clallam Transit's legal representative, discussed the mediated settlement regarding the satisfaction of all claims of Primo Construction for the Gateway Project. He provided a brief history of the issue and process by which the mediated settlement of $110,000, plus sales tax, was reached. He stated that Clallam Transit had approved the settlement yesterday, including paying the full settlement out of the Gateway Fund, instead of a 50/50 split between Transit and the City. This included halting all distributions from the fund until all of the final issues between Clallam Transit and the City are resolved. He stated that Commissioner Chapman suggested forming a small committee to address these final issues. Council discussion followed. 5 6909 6910 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 21, 2011 OTHER It was moved by Perry and seconded by Downie to: CONSIDERATIONS: (Coned) Concur with Clallam Transit System to accept the mediated settlement in full and complete satisfaction of all claims of Primo Construction for The Gateway project; direct the City Manager and Mayor to meet with representatives of Clallam Transit; and direct the City Manager to sign the settlement agreement with minor modifications, if necessary. Motion carried 7 -0, 2. Planning Commission -- Appointment Councilmember Mania exited the Council Chambers, stating that he was doing so on the advice of the City Attorney. Council discussed the qualifications of two candidates, Amanda Anderson and Dr. Dale Holiday. Council agreed that both candidates were highly qualified; however, concerns were expressed regarding the number of times Dr. Holiday may have to recuse herself because her husband, Councilmember Mania, is on the City Council. It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Perry to: Appoint Amanda Anderson to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Collins made a point of order inquiring about the process of appointing a candidate to the Planning Commission. Attorney Bloor stated that a motion is sufficient for two candidates; however, if there were more than two candidates polling would be more appropriate. Nelson and Perry withdrew the motion and second. Mayor Di Guilio polled the Council. Amanda Anderson was appointed to the Planning Commission, with Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry, and Councilmembers Downie and Nelson voting in favor, and Councilmembers Collins and Kidd voting in favor of appointing Dale Holiday. Councilmember Mania returned to the Council Chambers. 3. Bonneville Power Administration Residential Exchange Program Settlement Agreement Ratification Deputy Director of Power Systems Dunbar explained that the agreement had recently passed and that the accepters were made to agree to ratify the agreement to Congress as part of signing the agreement. Approximately twenty public utilities did not sign the agreement, including the City, and some of these utilities contacted the City to sign a letter to congress urging them not to ratify the agreement. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Mania to: Authorize the City Manager to sign a letter to members of Congress expressing concerns about the ratification of the agreement. Motion carried 7 -0. 6 • • CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 21, 2011 FINANCE: 1. Advanced Metering Infrastructure System, Project WT01 -2008, Change Order No. 1. Deputy Director Dunbar stated that the change order allowed the City to purchase fire rated meters for commercial customers with fire suppression systems as suggested by the project's contractor, Mueller Systems. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Downie and seconded by Perry to: Authorize the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Mueller Systems, LLC for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure System, Project WTO 1 -2008, in the amount of $78,550.00 for a total contract amount of $4,468,314.00, including applicable tax. Motion carried 7 -0. OTHER 4. Parks & Recreation Master Plan CONSIDERATIONS: (Cont'd) Recreation Manager Bonine explained that the development of the 2011 Parks and Recreation Master Plan included an online citizen survey, hosting three community workshops, presenting it to over a dozen user or civic organization seminars, receiving input from the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission, Parks and Facilities Oversight Committee and City staff. He also stated that this same type of Master Plan will be developed for Lincoln Park. Council discussion followed. Councilmember Collins recommends that a statement be added to the 2011 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which stated that the City Council will be the final body to make the decision on Lincoln Park Master Plan. Council agreed by consensus to add this statement to the 2011 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Downie to: Adopt the 2011 Parks and Recreation Master Plan as a document to be used as both a "road map" for the future of the Park and Recreation divisions, a planning document for pursuing state grant funding, and a document to be later incorporated into the City of Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan, as amended. Motion carried 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None. QUASI - JUDICIAL: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: • Councilmember Collins spoke regarding his attendance at a recent Clallam County Economic Development Council meeting and stated that the EDC will be restructuring their activities and encouraged Council to stay aware of this process and results. No other reports were given. 7 6911 6912 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 21, 2011 INFORMATION: EXECUTIVE SESSION: Manager Myers provided Council with an update regarding the PenPly CDBG grant. He spoke regarding the Finance Newsletter, Tier 2 Supply Workshop summary report, and commended Glenn Cutler for working on the new bike lanes installed downtown and for negotiating fencing and landscaping design for the Border Patrol's new location. He also provided updates regarding the recent Retail Sector Group meeting, the City's utility collection procedures, and listed upcoming public meetings on the new AMI system. None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. an Di Guilio, Mayor Janes j` urd, City Clerk 8