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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 01/03/2006 e CALL TO ORDER- REGULAR MEETING: Election/Seating of Mayor Election/Seating of Deputy Mayor ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: PRESENTATIONS, CEREMONIAL MATTERS & PROCLAMATIONS: WORK SESSION: e LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS & PUBLIC COMMENT: 5780 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 3,2006 Councilmember Braun called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Braun opened nominations for the position of Mayor. Councilmember Erickson placed the name of Karen Rogers in nomination for Mayor. There being no further nominations, a vote was taken, and Karen Rogers was unanimously elected and seated as Mayor for 2006 - 2007. Councilmember Braun opened nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor. Councilmember Braun placed the name of Larry Williams in nomination for Deputy Mayor. There being no further nominations, a vote was taken, and Larry Williams was unanimously elected and seated as Deputy Mayor for 2006 - 2007. Manager Madsen announced the presence of Sequim Mayor Schubert, who addressed the Council by extending a hand of cooperation. Mayor Schubert stressed the importance of working together, concluding his remarks by presenting Mayor Rogers with a gift. Manager Madsen then presented Mayor Rogers with gifts from the City's Department Heads and management staff. Members Present: Mayor Rogers, Deputy Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Braun, Erickson, Munro, Pittis, and Wharton. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Madsen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Upton, G. Cutler, T. Riepe, Y. Ziornkowski, T. Pierce, K. Dubuc, B. Sterling, and G. Kenworthy. Public Present: E. Tschimperle, P. Lamoureux, A. Holzschuh, R. Curry, C. Kidd, E. Chadd, M. & G. Wiggins. All others present in the audience failed to sign the roster. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Wharton. None. None. Manager Madsen advised the Council he would add an informational item to the City Manager's Report. ArIa Holzschuh, Executive Director of the Port Angeles Downtown Association, addressed the Council by encouraging support of the Downtown Resource Officer. She - I - 5781 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 3, 2006 LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS & PUBLIC COMMENT: (Cont'd) FINANCE: Park & Campbell Avenue Improvements, Change Order No.2 Downtown Resource Officer Agreements provided background informationrelative to the creation of the position, something that was implemented by virtue of discussions three years ago on community policing. Ms. Holzschuh indicated there is a great deal of community support for the officer's position, and she urged the Council to approve the contracts being brought forward this evening. e Cherie Kidd, 101 E. 10th Street, extended congratulations to the Councilmembers sworn into office earlier in the day. She spoke in support of the Downtown Resource Officer program, noting the respect given to the Police and Fire Chiefs. Ms. Kidd indicated that the Downtown Association and the businesses support the Downtown Resource Officer program, something that is of added importance because of the community's efforts towards increased tourism and economic development. To that end, public safety is an important factor. Eleanor Tschimperle, 117 W. 14th Street and Treasurer of the Senior Center, read a letter from the Senior Center Board of Directors supporting the requested changes to the membership fees. Councilmember Pittis advised Ms. Tschimperle that her work as a volunteer at the Senior Center is greatly appreciated by the City. Mayor Rogers recognized the presence of Bob McChesney, Executive Director of the Port of Port Angeles. 1. Park & Campbell Avenue Improvements, Projects 04-04 & 05-12, Change Order No.2: Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler reviewed Change Order No.2 concerning the Park & Campbell A venue improvements, itemizing the various components as noted in the agenda packet. Deputy Director of Engineering Services Kenworthy provided a status report on the project, noting the Park A venue work is essentially done with the exception of some paving. The Campbell A venue portion of the project, to include some landscaping, has been delayed due to poor weather. That factor, however, does not impact any of the development, as the sewer has been completed. Deputy Director Kenworthy showed slides of the issues needing attention with the change order, particularly the area in which unstable soil conditions were encountered. Discussion followed, with staff answering questions posed by the Council regarding negotiations on increased costs and the potential for a precedent, strata encountered during the project, and landscaping required at the Olympic National Park headquarters. Councilmember Munro moved to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Contract Changer Order No.2 for Projects 04-04 and 05-12 in the amount of $87,198.30, including applicable taxes. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Braun and carried unanimously. 2. Downtown Resource Officer Agreements: Police Chief Riepe presented information regarding the funding agreement for the Downtown Resource Officer with the Port Angeles Downtown Association, the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Clallam Transit, the Port of Port Angeles, Black Ball Transit, the Red Lion Hotel, and Jack Harmon. Chief Riepe reviewed the training schedule for the new officer, adding that the addition of the officer will have a positive and synergistic impact on the downtown and the community. Councilmember Braun moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the "Supporting Agency Agreements" with the Port Angeles Downtown Association, the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Clallam Transit, the Port of Port Angeles, Black Ball Transit, the Red Lion Hotel, and Jack Harmon. Councilmember Pittis seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. e - 2- I e e CONSENT AGENDA: CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES NOT REQillRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: Senior Center Membership Fee Ordinance Ordinimce No. 3232 \'\. ,---",!. t ~_ ~ Western Urban Growth Area (WUGA) Connection Fees .I"""; ,~".:~t'-"-_.. "I"<:"~,-:-:~"':;-'; '~ "'f//'ji,' ,/J,;Ff-r:":,-,:::>:;i CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 3,2006 5782 Councilmember Erickson moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.) City Council minutes - December 20 regular meeting; 2.) Expenditure List - December 23,2005 - $583,048.62; 3.) Electronic Transfers - December 1,2005 - $355,256.13 and December 23, 2005 - $2,263,792.00 with total of $2,619,048.13; and 4.) Cooperative Service Agreement with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Renewal. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Munro and carried unanimously. None. None. 1. Senior Center Membership Fee Ordinance: In keeping with the requirement for a second reading of the Ordinance, Mayor Rogers read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3232 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending amending Chapter 3.70 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to Senior Center'membership fees. Following brief discussion relative to the funding and future hiring of an assistant at the Senior Center, Councilmember Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title.' The motion was seconded by Co~cilmember Munro and carried unanimously. 2. Western Urban Growth Area (WUGA) Connection Fees: Director Cutler presented a brief summary of the proposed connection fees that were developed to assist in the recovery of the utility extension costs. Deputy Director Kenworthy further discussed the fees being recommended to the Council, explaining the calculation criteria for water and wastewater and noting that the water connection feewas to be heldto the value of the Dry Creek Water Association. Customers would only be charged at the time they connect to the utility. Deputy Director Kenworthy showed slides regarding the proposed fees. Discussion followed, with staff answering questions posed by the Council. Further clarification was provided concerning the water connection fee being equal to the fee refunded by Dry Creek. In keeping with the requirement for a first reading of the Ordinance, Mayor Rogers read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City ofPort Angeles, Washington, establishing the charges for connection to Water and Wastewater Mains constructed in the Western Urban Growth Area (WUGA) of U.S. 101 between Doyle A venue and Eclipse Industrial Parkway, and establishing Chapter 13.75 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. John Halkett, 1118 W. 5th Street, inquired as to the cost to the present users for the bond payments. That information was unavailable. Final consideration of the Ordinance was continued to January 17, 2006. - 3 - \':,,_.;:'<", .-, -,<!-.",;;-, .:~ ....."...:r 5783 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 3, 2006 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL: PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER: INFORMATION: EXECUTIVE SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: None. None. e None. City Manager's Report: Director Cutler informed the Council of recent storm damage that was incurred on Ediz Hook; he showed slides of the damage to the harbor side of the Hook. He indicated he has contacted the U.S. Corps of Engineers to discuss their responsibility for erosion control on Ediz Hook. The Corps will be asked to take the lead on restoration work, and staffwill return to the Council at a future date regarding a funding request for the repair work. Brief discussion followed. Mayor Rogers distributed City Council committee assignments, and Manager Madsen asked that committee chairs be selected at the ftrst meeting of the year. None. The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. e - 4-