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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/18/2013CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington JUNE 18, 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 Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie, Mania, and Nelson. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, B. Olson, G. Cutler, N. West, T. Gallagher, K. Dubuc, C. Delikat, J. Mahlum, R. Hostetler, D. Montana, and B. Smith. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Collins led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Proclamation — "Korean War Remembrance Week" Mayor Kidd presented a proclamation in recognition of Korean War Remembrance Week to Jerry Retella and other veterans in attendance. Mr. Retella introduced the other veterans and each provided a brief description of their war experiences. Mayor Kidd recognized Public Works & Utilities Department Journeyman Lineman Richard Hixson for his eight years of past service. Mayor Kidd introduced Officer Lucas and his new K -9 Bogey. PUBLIC COMMENT The following individuals spoke in opposition to removing trees at Lincoln Park. Joshua Bieber, 113 E. 9th St. Devon Graywolf, 438 Lopez William Hunt, 438 Lopez Joshua Bieber also spoke regarding ensuring children have a voice when they are involved in difficult family situations. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the Automated Meter Infrastructure project and the installation of smart meters in Port Angeles: Frank Springbob, 3155 City Lights Pl. Kevin Yancy, 416 E. 10th St. Virginia Leinart, 3002 S. Peabody Judi Hangartner, 1815 E. 4th St. Laddiew Lawings, 403 E. Park Ave. Melvina Wormon, 226 W. 4th St. Thomas Wormon, 226 W. 4th St. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — JUNE 18, 2013 Dan Montana, 1226 W. 12th St., invited everyone to the Ballet Workshop Final Performance this Thursday through Saturday at the Elks Ballroom. Dan Gase, 328 W. 14th St., spoke regarding the Ranney Well testing and encouraged Council to not set a precedent of cost sharing with the National Park Service. Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6th St., spoke in favor of health and human services funding, a waterfront carnival park, and the need to eradicate homelessness. Additional time was provided for public comment at the consensus of the Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS — OTHER 1. 2013 -2019 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) & Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler conducted a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2013 -2019 CFP /TIP. He discussed the six revisions to Exhibit A, and addressed previous public comments received. Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing at 6:53 p.m. There being no public comment, Mayor Kidd closed the public hearing. Mayor Kidd read the Resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 10 -13 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Program for 2013 -2019. It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Downie to: Pass the Resolution as read by title. Motion carried 7 -0. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Councilmember Bruch, Mayor Kidd pulled item #4 for discussion during Other Considerations. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Mania and seconded by Bruch to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1 City Council Minutes for: June 4, 2013 2. Expenditure Approval List: 5/25/13 to 6/7/13 for $1,452,230 33 3 Police Caprice Sedans (Project CP -13 -014) Authorize Payment for Uplifting Services to Systems for Public Safety, Inc., in the amount of $27,083.60. 1. Combined Sewer Overflow Monitoring / Professional Services Agreement with ADS Environmental, LLC., cnt No 3, in an amount not to exceed $63, 606.00, for an amended agreement total of $322, 999 08. 5. Data Center(s) Server Management Hardware Replacement (Project IT03 -12) Approve Purchase Agreements with Insight Public Sector for replacement data centers hardware in the amount of $40, 000.00, including sales tax Motion carried 7 -0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Management, Administrative and Non - Represented Personnel / Salary Schedule Amendment Manager McKeen discussed the ordinance amendment stating it was prompted by the retirement of the current Public Works Director. He provided a brief description of the proposed changes which included lowering the Public Works Director salary by one range, freezing the City Manager salary for 2014, and addressing some minor clerical errors. Council discussion followed. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — JUNE 18, 2013 Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising the benefits plan for the City's management, administrative, and non - represented personnel and amending Ordinance 3471. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce / Update Executive Director Russ Veenema provided Council with a brief update of 2013 room tax, sales tax, and advertising efforts. Council discussion followed. 2. Lauridsen Boulevard Roundabouts Study /Information Only Director Cutler introduced Civil Engineer Jim Mahlum who conducted a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding the study to place roundabouts at the intersections of Lauridsen Boulevard at Highway 101, and Highway 101 and Oak Street. After review of four different alternatives, he explained staffs recommendation of alternative #2, and recommendation of no current action, but to retain the study for future use. Council discussion followed. 3 Combined Sewer Overflow Monitoring / Professional Services Agreement Director Cutler answered questions from Council regarding the amendment. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Di Guilio to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an amendment to the professional services agreement with ADS Environmental Services, LLC for a one year extension starting July 2013 in an amount not to exceed $63, 606, for an amended contract total amount of $322,999 08, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary. Motion carried 6 -1, with Mania voting in opposition. BREAK Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a break at 7:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:53 p.m. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manager or Councilmember Manager McKeen stated staff had no late items. Council discussion followed regarding the need to discuss issues related to the Automated Metering Infrastructure project and the comments received during the public comment period. Council agreed by consensus to discuss the issue at an upcoming Utility Advisory Committee meeting or a Council Work Session. FINANCE 1. Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge Replacement (Project TR42 -99) Director Cutler presented the construction management contract for the bridge replacement. He explained construction could start as early as this summer. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Downie and seconded by Nelson to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge Replacement, Project TR42 -99, with Scarsella Brothers, Inc. of Kent, Washington in the total bid amount of $4,498,380, including applicable taxes, and to make minor modifications to the contract, if necessary. Motion carried 7 -0. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — JUNE 18, 2013 2. Performance Testing of Ranney Well (Project WA13 -023) Director Cutler discussed the need, due to the removal of the Elwha dams, to conduct a performance test of the City's Ranney Well. Significant amounts of silt and sediment are collecting in the side channel and are blocking water from the well. He described staff's concerns regarding the overuse of the Ranney Well and the desire to conduct a performance test to determine if the well has been impacted. He also stated it had been approximately 20 years since the last test on the Ranney Well was conducted. Manager McKeen discussed conversations staff was having with the National Park Service (NPS) and NPS's offer to pay 50% of the cost for the performance test. Council discussion followed regarding issues with accepting half payment from NPS, as well as the immediate need to conduct the test as soon as possible. It was moved by Downie and seconded by Mania to: Continue discussion of the agenda item at the July 2, 2013, City Council meeting. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 5 -2, with Collins and Di Guilio voting in opposition. 3. Combined Sewer Overflow Phase I, Rayonier Diffuser Repair /Modifications (Project 06 -01) Director Cutler described the new outfall, acquired from Rayonier at no cost, and the City plans to use it as part of the Combined Sewer Overflow project. He stated this outfall is much farther out in the harbor than the previous one, and described the needed repairs and modifications to make it operational. Council discussion continued. It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Collins to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to award and sign a construction contract with Richard Phillips Marine, Inc., for CSO Phase 1, Rayonier Diffuser Repair /Modifications, Project 06 -01, in the amount of S383,000 including applicable taxes, and to make minor modifications to the contract, if necessary. Motion carried 5 -2, with Mania and Bruch voting in opposition. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Bruch stated she would not have access to email from June 21 -28. Mayor Kidd discussed the delegation she was taking to Victoria for Canada Day on June 21st• No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and stated the selection of the new Public Works Director would be announced next week. He also asked Police Chief Gallagher to provide a brief verbal report regarding his Overtime Expenditure Report for 2013, included in the packet. Chief Gallagher stated the Police Department had decreased overtime and sick days used, by changing the work week to 4- eleven hour days. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was determined there was no need for an executive session. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m. 4ki_Q Cherie Kidd, Mayor Ja Hurd, City Clerk Page 4 of 4