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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Summary 04/05/2011C r pORTA4GELEs WASHINGTON, U.S.A. AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING 321 East 5th Street APRIL 5, 2011 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. CALL TO ORDER — REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2. National Public Safety Telecommunications Week B -1 B -2 1. Present to Jennifer ?? Representative of Healthy Families 2. Present to Communications Officers Karen Roedell and Marilyn ?? PUBLIC COMMENT Matthew Rondoza ? ?, 1802 W. 5th Street, spoke regarding allegations involving City employees and former Councilmembers and encouraged the Council to maintain transparency on all issues. John Ford, 174 Hoare Road, spoke regarding the use outside consultants to determine why people shop outside of the City and suggestions on alternatives on how to gather information. He also spoke regarding the Waterfront Improvement plan and how the length of time for construction is too long and he would like to see it completed within five years. Norma Turner, 3928 Mt. Angeles Road, spoke regarding the recent special meeting on the budget, complimented the City on posting meeting recordings on the internet, use of utility taxes, and a charge to citizens for new electric meters. Director Cutler responded that there will not be a charge for the new meters to individual utility customers and requested that the citizen contact him directly for complete information. Tad Price, 1338 W 9th Street, representing Peninsula International Relations Association (PIRA), gave an update on the status of Mutsu City after the earthquake and tsunami event. Cindy Sofie, 2213 W. 14th Street, also updated the Council on Red Cross fundraising collecting over $3000 along with cards from members of the Port Angeles community that will be sent to Mutsu City. City Manager Myers also updated the Council on recovery efforts in Mutsu City. Mike Brown, 224 Whidby Avenue, former City employee, expressed concerns regarding the cost of consultants using the example of when he installed the sound system in Council Chambers and that work should be done by City staff; he also spoke in opposition of the new water and electric meters; dissatisfaction with switchboard service when he called the City; and displeasure with the level of water pressure in homes in his neighborhood. Mayor Di Guilio encouraged Mr. Brown to contact Public Works & Utilities Department for more information. C. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Nelson had no report. Mania thanked Cindy Kochanek for the success of the recent Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show; Downie reported that he and Manager Myers and West traveled to Bothell, Washington to tour their City. He reported that Bothell stressed that it is important to recognize and engage the business community; implementing a community vision, policy and a sense of place for their residents and visitors. He further described the process Bothell used to communicate the City' intent and plans. $150 million investment is being made by Bothell in this effort. Downie and others toured the City and found the key element has been to identify successful regional businesses and then market their City to those businesses to encourage them locate in Bothell. Bothell has also worked closely with the University of Washington for research. Downie encouraged Council to stay the course as Port Angeles is on the right course and urged the Council to expand the ad hoc group to include members of the business community and other Councilmembers to assess the right strategy for our community. Mayor Di Guilio suggested adding this to a future agenda for discussion. Mayor Di Guilio reported that the Fire Consolidation Committee has determined that it is not appropriate at this time to move forward with consolidation of the Port Angeles Fire Department and Fire District No 2, and the committee does not plan to meet again until next year D. WORK SESSION 1. Port Angeles Downtown Association / 1st Quarter Report - - -- 1. Barbara Frederick, Executive Director gave a verbal repot. E. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manager or Councilmember April 5, 2011 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 F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City Council Minutes for March 15, 23, 29, and 30, 2011 2. Expenditure Approval List: 3/5/11 to 3/25/11 for $3,308,586.96. 3. Award Cable Restoration Phase III, Project CL01 -2010 4. Washington Substation Transmission Line Renovation, Project CL06 -2007 / Award Contract 5. Appointment to Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission 6. Construction Contract - Bi- annual Sewer Line Replacement, Project WW 27 -99 F -1 F -13 F -60 F -62 F -63 F -64 1. Director Cutler submitted an updated memo for Item F6. Consent agenda approved 7 -0. G. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Developer Reimbursement Ordinance 2. Public Records Training - Ordinance Amendment 3. Public Records - Ordinance Amendment / Fees for Supplying Copies and Other Services 4. PA Forward Committee - Ordinance Amendment G -1 G -4 G -11 G -17 1. Conducted 2nd Reading; Adopt. # 2. Conduct lst Reading; Continue to 4/19/11. 3. Conduct lst Reading; Continue to 4/19/11. 4. Conduct lst Reading; Continue to 4/19/11. H. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS - - -- NONE I. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Bonneville Power Administration Residential Exchange Program Settlement Agreement 2. State Auditor's Investigation I -1 1. Do Not Approve. Motion carried 7 -0. 2. Myers distributed his report to Council. Council discussion. No Action taken. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS - QUASI- JUDICIAL MATTERS (7:00 P.M. or soon thereafter) - - -- NONE K. PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER (7:00 P.M. or soon thereafter) 1. Street Vacation Petition - STV 1101 Mt. Angeles View - Housing Authority of the County of Clallam Between Lauridsen Blvd and Park Avenue and Eunice and Francis Streets. K -1 1. Item pulled at the request of the Housing Authority.. L. FINANCE - - -- NONE M. INFORMATION City Manager Reports: 1. Planning Commission Minutes 2. Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission Minutes 3. Public Works Contract Status Report 4. Public Works Grant & Loan Status Report M -1 M -5 M -8 M -9 Manager Myers. City Manager coffee on Friday at Reniassiance at 10 am. Attention to Item f4 and noted that this project came well under budget that took advantage of the favorable construction and favorable building climate. He added regarding the tour to Bothell that we were very impressed with the City of Bothell, their teamwork, willing to take risks and abundance of positive energy. He added that he wished the entire council had gone along. Consider re- evaluating the retail market analysis that may be brought back for further Council consideration. Reminder that the next Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 20 due to Passover . West added his impressions from the tour of Bothell. Downie added that Bothell recognizes the return of investment. N. EXECUTIVE SESSION - none O. ADJOURNMENT - 8:36 p.m. April 5, 2011 NOTE: HEARING DEVICES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE MAYOR TO DETERMINE TIME OF BREAK Port Angeles City Council Meeting Page - 2