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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Summary 10/16/2012poRT4GELEs WASHINGTON, U.S.A. AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING 321 East 5th Street OCTOBER 16, 2012 REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 p.m. AGENDA ITEM First Page ACTION TAKEN Note: The Mayor may determine the order of business for a particular City Council meeting. The agenda should be arranged to best serve the needs and /or convenience of the Council and the public. The items of business for regular Council meetings may include the following: A. REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL — All present, except Councilmember Downie PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilmember Di Guilio CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS - - -- None. C. PUBLIC COMMENT — Almstadt -Ching spoke in opposition to rising utility costs. Fowler Stratton spoke regarding the Fine Arts Center and their proposed marketing plan to collaborate with the Port Angeles Downtown Association. Rebecca Korby asked Council to not cut Health and Human Services funding. Peter Ripley spoke regarding the recent public comment session on the Wild Olympics and asked Council to schedule large agenda items involving many members or the public as a separate meeting. D. ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manager or Councilmember E. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Expenditure Approval List: 9/22/12 to 10/05/12 for $2,889,921.23. 2. City Council Minutes for: August 14, and September 11, 2012. 3. Utility Advisory Committee Appointment — Medic 1 Representative E -1 E -32 E -36 Accepted Consent Agenda F. QUASI- JUDICIAL MATTERS — REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:30 P.M., or soon thereafter) - - -- None. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS — OTHER (6:30 P.M. or soon thereafter) 1. Street Vacation Petition — STV 12 -03 — Occhiogrosso — Fountain / Glenwood Avenue Alley 2. Proposed Utility Retail Rate Adjustments G -1 G -17 1. Presented: Opened Public Hearing; Conducted 1st reading; continued to November 6th. 2. Presented: Closed Public Hearing; Conduct 2nd Reading; Adopted Alternative #2 with Option C for Electric and Solid Waste Utilities, including the base rate charge for the Industrial Customer. MC 4 -2 H. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING 1. Code of Ethical Conduct H -1 1. Presented; Conducted 1st reading; continued to November 6. I. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS - -- None. October 16, 2012 NOTE: HEARING DEVICES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE MAYOR TO DETERMINE TIME OF BREAK Port Angeles City Council Meeting Page - 1 AGENDA ITEM First Page ACTION TAKEN J. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS ____ None. K. FINANCE 1. C Street Extension/Stormwater Rehab, Projects GG03 -2003, WT02 -2009, and DR02 -2011 K -1 1. Awarded. MC 6 -0. L. COUNCIL REPORTS — Councilmember Nelson reminded Council to fill out the Wellness Program questionnaire, and spoke regarding her attendance at the MetroNet Kickoff Event. Councilmember Mania spoke regarding his lunch with a representative from Senator Murray's office and the ORCAA board meeting he attended last night. Mayor Kidd spoke regarding the wonderful attendance at the Crab Festival. Deputy Mayor Collins spoke regarding his attendance at the Farmers' Market, the recent Mutsu City delegation visit, and encouraged Council to attend the Port Angeles High school Symphony fundraiser this weekend. Councilmember Bruch spoke regarding the recent Mutsu City delegation visit. Councilmember Di Guilio spoke regarding the ORCAA board meeting last night and ORCAA's plans to install temporary air monitors in the area. Deputy Mayor Collins asked Manager McKeen and the Mayor to send a thank you letter to ORCAA. M. INFORMATION City Manager Reports: 1. Planning Commission Minutes 2. Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission Minutes 3. Public Works & Utilities Quarterly Report 4. Recreation Division / Lodging Tax Report 5. Marine Drive Feasibility Study M -1 M -4 M -6 M -9 Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports in the packet and added a late update item regarding the Marine Drive Pedestrian Crossing. He informed Council the engineering feasibility study on the overpass /underpass concept was on hold and staff will instead focus on traffic calming measures. N. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None. O. ADJOURNMENT - 8:47 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearings are set by the City Council in order to meet legal requirements. In addition, the City Council may set a public hearing in order to receive public input prior to making decisions, which impact the citizens. Certain matters may be controversial, and the City Council may choose to seek public opinion through the public hearing process. October 16, 2012 NOTE: HEARING DEVICES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE MAYOR TO DETERMINE TIME OF BREAK Port Angeles City Council Meeting Page - 2