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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/02/2002 4583 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 2, 2002 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Wiggins called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Administration of Deputy Clerk Permino administered the oath of office to Gary Braun, Richard Headrick, Oath of Office Karen Rogers, and Larry Williams who were then immediately seated with the City Council. Election/Seating of Mayor Pro Tem Wiggins opened nominations for the position of Mayor. Councilman Mayor Campbell placed the name of Glenn Wiggins in nomination for Mayor. There being no further nominations, Councilman Campbell moved to elect Glenn Wiggins as Mayor. Couneilmember Erickson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Glenn Wiggins was then seated as Mayor. Election/Seating of Mayor Wiggins opened nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor and then placed Deputy Mayor the name of Orville Campbell in nomination for Deputy Mayor. There being no further nominations, Mayor Wiggins moved to elect Orville Campbell as Deputy Mayor. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Orville Campbell was then seated as Deputy Mayor. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Wiggins, Councilmembers Braun, Campbell, Erickson, Headrick, Rogers, and Williams. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Quinn, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Pennino, B. Collins, M. Connelly, G. Cutler, D. McKeen, T. Riepe, K. Asquith, C. Hagar, T. Smith, P. Rasler, and C. Kochanek. Public Present: L. Lee, T. Price, and D. Karl. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance was led by former Mayor Larry Doyle. ALLEGIANCE: PUBLIC CEREMONIES, Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Wiggins presented City pins to the new PRESENTATIONS AND Councilmembers. PROCLAMATIONS: Nomination of Brad Manager Quinn reviewed the Myer R. "Mike" Wolfe Award for Outstanding Service Collins - College of to the Planning Profession given to Brad Collins, Community Development Director. Fellows of the American In addition to this award, Mr. Collins was also nominated to the College of Fellows of Institute of Certified the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Mr. Collins was recognized for Planners his contributions to the planning profession over a 31-year career. Manager Quinn then presented Director Collins with a plaque from the Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association. -1- 4584 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 2002 PUBLIC CEREMONIES, Mayor Wiggins thanked the Council for its expression of confidence by electing him PRESENTATIONS AND Mayor; he stated that this Council will try to live up to the work standards set by its PROCLAMATIONS: predecessors. He then complimented the talents within the City and within the Council (Cont'd) and expressed the Council's desire to be known as a hard-working group focused on the public's interest. He added that he was looking forward to working with City staffand with Manager Quinn. Mayor Wiggins expressed his delight in having Councilman Campbell as Deputy Mayor. Councilman Campbell echoed the Mayor's sentiments regarding the Council and staff and stated that the next two years will be filled with opportunities and challenges. Break Following Councilman Campbell's comments, Mayor Wiggins recessed the meeting for refreshments at 6:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:32 p.m. LATE ITEMS TO BE Mayor Wiggins then directed changes to the Agenda to reflect the reversal of order of PLACED ON THIS OR the "Late Items" and "Work Session." FUTURE AGENDA: Following the Mayor's recognition of former Mayors Chuck Whidden and Prosper Ostrowski and Port Commissioner Len Beil, Manager Quinn requested that thc Fire Hall Roof Repairs memo be placed on the agenda as Item #5 under Other Considerations. Mr. Dick Goin, 502 Viewcrest, spoke on the proposed Marina on Ediz Hook, expressing concerns raised and suggestions for moving the project along at a more rapid rate. He thanked Attorney Knutson and Economic Development Director Smith for their assistance in providing him with information. His major concerns were that public access to the beach be protected, that more parking is still a necessity should fishing increase in future years, and that a secondary ramp is essential to the Marina. Mr. Goin also addressed regulations and tribal limitations and expressed his hope that the City is not going to by-pass certain County and State regulations. Over-flooding by large fall tides, breakwater issues, juvenile salmon and migration, and shading on marine vegetation were also mentioned by Mr. Goin as matters which are problematically inherent to the proposed Marina. Following Mr. Goin's remarks, Manager Quinn affirmed the City's interests in these matters of development and environmental impact and assured Mr. Goin that staff is aware of these issues and would follow through as the project develops. Hc also reminded the Council that this project is under the lead management of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and stated that the City will work with the Tribe, who is also very concerned about development and environmental impacts of any development. WORK SESSION: Director Collins reviewed Water Resource Inventory Area 18, the Morse Creek to Elwha River Basins, and the proposed policies £or the watershed plan. He then Morse Creek Basin explained the Elwha Morse Management Team's (EMMT) recommendation worksheet Watershed Plan to the Council. Director Collins directed attention to those items which need Council's Recommendations acceptance: Item II under In-Stream Flows was accepted; Councilmember Erickson requested that Item III under Water Quantity be addressed at the January 15~ Council Meeting. Item IV under Water Quantity was accepted. Items I, II, IV, VI, and VII under Water Quality, per Director Collins' suggestion, were accepted; and Item III will be included in Item VII. Under Habitat, Items II, III, IV, V, VIII, and XV were accepted as written; Items XII and XIII were postponed for discussion. At the January 15th Council meeting. Following a brief question and answer session, Councilman Campbell moved that the Council endorse the items under In-stream Flows, Water Quantity, Water Quality, and Habitat that have been identified as being acceptable to the City. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. FINANCE: None. -2- CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4585 January 2, 2002 CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Braun moved to accept the Consent Agenda to include: 1) City Council minutes - December 17, 2001 special meeting (Lodging Tax and Downtown Forward Joint Meeting); 2) City Council minutes - December 18,2001 regular meeting; 3) Surge Tank Bid Award Acceptance; 4) NWPPA/Electrical Safety Consultants International Contract for 2002; 5) USDA Agreement to Provide Wildlife Services for 2002; 6) Payroll Information - December 23,2001 - $433,228.76, Electronic Payments: Dec. 21 - $1,339,134.00, and Check Register: Dec. 27 - $907,881.02. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion. Councilmember Erickson abstained from the adoption of the City Council Special Meeting minutes because of absence. Following a brief discussion, the motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Erickson abstaining~ CITY COUNCIL None. COMMITTEE REPORTS: ORDINANCES NOT None. REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTIONS: None. OTHER 1. Emergency Services Personnel Tribute Monument - Francis Street Park CONSIDERATIONS: Following Mayor Wiggins' introduction, Director Connelly presented overhead Emergency Services illustrations of the proposed monument and background information regarding a tribute Personnel Tribute to the area's emergency services personnel. Alan Barnard of the Citizens Committee Monument - Francis ,responded to the Mayor's question regarding the names to appear on the monument by Street Park stating that the names would represent two categories: public safety personnel who are either injured or killed in the line of duty, and names of those personnel that meet a criteria established in. conjunction with the public safety sector who have served a substantial part of their career with Clallam County. Mr. Bamard stressed that this would be a living monument to pay tribute to those protecting the citizens of the County. Councilman Campbell commented on Mr. Bamard's involvement in generating public interest in this tribute and inquired about the success of the fund-raising campaign to date. Because the tribute required approval of a location, Mr. Bamard explained that the major work in fund raising cannot commence until a location is chosen. Mr. Barnard then recognized Mike Millar, Mr. & Mrs. Harbick, Ellie McCormick and complimented them on their hard work in supporting this project. Mr. Millar asked that the Police and Fire Chiefs comment on the monument. ChiefRiepe, in reference to the public safety issues involved, thanked the grassroots committee for its efforts in thanking and appreciating government efforts on behalf of the citizens. Councilman. Braun also complimented the committee for this project in recognition of present and past members of fire and police services. Tim Riley, Port Angeles, expressed his support of this project based on his experience as a cadet in the California Highway Patrol Academy; he mentioned possible future involvement in the upkeep of the monument by local scouting groups. Following a brief discussion, Councilman Williams moved to approve the concept for locating an Emergency Services Personnel Tribute monument as part of the flag plaza at Francis Street Park. The motion was seconded by Councilman Braun and carried unanimously. 2002 Contract for ~ ~ 2. 2002 Contract for Indigent Defense Services Indigent Defense Services Following a brief explanation by Attorney Knutson, Councilmember Erickson stated -3- ,4586 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 2002 2002 Contract for that she would abstain from the vote for professional reasons. Councilman Campbell Indigent Defense Services moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement for Indigent Legal Defense (Cont'd) Services with the Clallam-Jefferson Public Defender in the amount of $33,000.00 per year. Couneilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried 6-1, with Councilmember Erickson abstaining. Council Committee 3. Council Committee Reorganization Reorganization Following an explanation of the proposed reorganization by Manager Quinn, the Council debated the benefits of restructuring their committee assignments. Couneilmember Rogers moved to adopt the proposed Council Committee Reorganization. Councilman Headriek seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried 4 - 3, with Councilmembers Headrick, Braun, Campbell, and Rogers voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Wiggins and Couneilmembers Williams and Eriekson voting in opposition. Following the vote, the Councilmembers reported their top three membership choices to Mayor Wiggins and agreed to finalize assignments at a later time. Consent Agenda 4. Consent Agenda Proposal Proposal Mayor Wiggins read the summary of the proposal. After a brief discussion and further support from Manager Quinn, the Mayor requested to meet with Attorney Knutson, Councilman Campbell, and Manager Quinn on Mondays at 4:30 p.m to review the new agendas. Couneilmember Eriekson moved to approve the conceptual change in the preparation of the agenda. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Break Mayor Wiggins recessed the meeting for a break at 8:32 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. Fire Hall Roof Repairs 5. Fire HalI Roof Repairs Project Number 21-14, Change Order No. 2 Director Cutler reviewed the Fire Hall repairs regarding ceiling and insulation removal and explained the additional necessity of clean up and mold encapsulation. Following a brief question and answer session, Councilman Braun moved to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Contract Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $9,285.65. Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. QUASI-JUDICIAL: PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. OTHER: INFORMATION: Manager Quinn reported that the Gateway Committee Meeting scheduled for January 3rd has been cancelled. He announced the appointment of Mayor Wiggins to the National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee by the Association of Washington Cities. He directed attention to the other items contained in the Information Agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None: ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at,9:00 p.m. -~rGlenn Wiggins, Mayor ~'-~cky J. I~Pt~ ~t~/Cle;k f----- -4-