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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/19/2013• • CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington March 19, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING Mayor Kidd called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers Di Guilio, Downie, Mania, and Nelson. Members Absent: Councilmember Bruch. It was moved by Collins, and seconded by Mania, to excuse Councilmember Bruch. Motion carried 6 -0. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Deputy Clerk Pierce, B. Olson, G. Cutler, N. West, T. Gallagher, K. Dubuc, C. Delikat, D Bellamente, R. Korcz, K. Neal, M. Puntenney, P. Lusk, M. Abed, T. McCabe, J. Burke, J. Paynter, and B. Coons. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag PUBLIC COMMENT D Bellamente from the Port Angeles Senior Center announced the upcoming Pickle Ball Marathon with proceeds to benefit the Captain Joseph House Foundation. Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6th Street, spoke regarding the Landfill Bluff Stabilization Project and encouraged Council to find alternatives to move, recycle and sell the garbage. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manaj'er or Councilmember City Manager McKeen requested to add a Resolution affirming the Declaration of Emergency for PenCom Auxiliary Generator Failure. Item was placed on the agenda in Section J / Other Considerations. CONSENT AGENDA Council discussion followed. It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Di Guilio to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes for: February 12, and March 5, 2013 2. Expenditure Approval List: 02/23/13 to 03/08/13 for $5,133,583.69 3 Concrete Cylinder Pipe Replacement, Project WT02 -2009 / Final Acceptance 4. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments 5. Equipment Purchase: Police Vehicles 6. CPI Telecommunications Right -of -Way Lease Agreement Renewal No. 2 7. Lapsed Agreements 8 Simple Steps Promotion Agreement Motion carried 6 -0. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — MARCH 19, 2013 QUASI - JUDICIAL MATTERS — NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Pendley Estates Subdivision Community & Economic Development Director West requested Council conduct the first reading of the ordinance; waive the second reading and approve. Mayor Kidd read the Quasi- Judicial Proceeding procedure to determine if any Councilmembers should be disqualified. No Councilmembers were disqualified and there were no statements to disqualify from the audience. Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO 3474 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, approving a 17 -lot subdivision in the RS -9 zone known as Pendley Estates Subdivision. It was moved by Mania and seconded by Downie to: Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance with twenty-two findings and four conclusions as read by title Motion carried 6 -0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Facade Improvement Program — Ordinance Amendment Director West stated the amendment provides the ability to designate a "redevelopment area" to correspond with large local public or private sector investments. The intent for the first year is to encourage improvements along Railroad Avenue corridor and increase flexibility in the program. Director West recommended conducting the first reading of the ordinance and continue to April 2, 2013. Council discussion followed. Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Ordinance 3373 as amended, establishing a Facade and Signage Improvement Program RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan Amendment Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler introduced Engineering Manager Neal. Neal noted Clallam County's current Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan does not include the Landfill Bluff Stabilization Project. Plan amendments must be done by Council Resolution. Council discussion followed. Mayor Kidd read the Resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 04 -13 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, to adopt and approve an amendment to the Clallam County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update 2006 Council discussion followed. It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Downie to: Pass the Resolution as read by title. Motion carried 6 -0. Page 2 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — MARCH 19, 2013 PUBLIC HEARINGS — OTHER III1. Street Vacation Petition STV13-01 Lindley, et.al Director West noted the location for the Street Vacation and the purpose being to provide clear title to the applicant. Director West recommended the Mayor open the public hearing, conduct first reading, and continue to April 2, 2013. Mayor Kidd opened public hearing at 6:41 p.m. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing to April 2, 2013. Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, vacating a portion of alley right -of -way in Port Angeles, Washington, Clallam County. BREAK - Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a break at 6:48 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 6:53 p.m. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Landfill Bluff Cell Stabilization — Phase 1, Project SW02 -2012 Engineering Manager Neal introduced Tom Bourke of Herrera who participated via conference call. Using Powerpoint slides, Manager Neal gave a presentation regarding background on the project. Council discussion followed. Manager Neal reviewed comments and questions from the March 5, 2013, meeting and provided answers from staff. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Downie to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment 3 to the 2011 On -Call Landfill Bluff Stabilization Professional Services Agreement with Herrera in an amount not to exceed $1,171,121, which will increase the contract amount to $1,567, 771, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary Motion carried 5 -1, with Mania voting in opposition. 2. AFSCME Labor Contract 2013 -2014 Human Resources Manager Coons outlined the previous of the contract and the union has ratified the agreement. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Downie and seconded by Mania to: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a labor contract between the City and AFSCME Local #1619, for the contract period covering January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014, including retroactivity for the wage increase Council discussion followed. Motion carried 6 -0. 3. Waterfront Transportation Project / West End Park 60% Design Director West introduced Dean Koonts, of HBB Landscape Architecture, Steve Zenovic, and Assistant Planner Korcz. Using Powerpoint Slides, Mr. Koonts led a presentation featuring the 60% design of the Waterfront Transportation Improvement Project. • Council discussion followed. Staff requested Council provide comments by the end of the week. No action taken. Page 3 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — MARCH 19, 2013 4. Waterfront Transportation Project / West End Park 100% Design Director West explained the amendment is for 100% design of the West End Park. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Downie and seconded by Nelson to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment 4 of the agreement for professional services with Studio Cascade, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $168,615 to develop bid -ready construction documents for West End Park, and authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the amendment as necessary. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 5 -1, with Mania voting in opposition. 5. Declaration of Emergency for PenCom Auxiliary Generator Failure. Police Chief Gallagher explained the need for the City Manager to declare an emergency for the PenCom generator. Council discussion followed. Mayor Kidd a resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 05 -13 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, affirming and rating the Declaration of Emergency issued by the City Manager of March 18, 2013. It was moved by Collins, and seconded by Mania to: Pass the resolution affirming and rating the Declaration of Emergency issued by the City Manager in respect to the generator that serves as a secondary power source for PenCom Motion carried 6 -0. BREAK - Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a break at 9:03 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:09 p.m. FINANCE 1. Allocation of Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funds Director Cutler noted $4.776 million in federal funds were just approved for the Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge. There is no longer a need to include the Bridge project for STP funding. STP funding can be used for the 18th Street overlays. Director Cutler noted no comments were received since the last meeting. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Nelson to: Direct staff to proceed with preparing and forwarding documentation to WSDOT to obligate STP funds for the 18th Street Overlay and negotiate an interlocal agreement with the Port of Port Angeles to manage and design the Boat Haven Bulkhead Repair Project utilizing Port of Port Angeles STP funds and indents the City's matching funds.. Motion carried 6 -0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Deputy Mayor Collins reporting attending a meeting with the Municipal Research Service Center Director, a Councilperson from East Wenatchee, and State Senator James Hargrove. The State Legislature will be hard - pressed to find funding. No other reports given. Page 4 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — MARCH 19, 2013 INFORMATION Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was determined there was no need for an executive session. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Cherie Kidd, • Page 5 of 5 C -rte i-e.fck Ter�sa Pierce, Deputy City u Ci Clerk