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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/16/2007 e CALL TO ORDER- SPECIAL MEETING: EXECUTIVE SESSION: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING: CALL TO ORDER- REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: PRESENTATIONS, CEREMONIAL MATTERS & PROCLAMATIONS: Recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Recognition of Radio 1450 KONP e 6021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 16, 2007 Mayor Rogers called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:30 p.rn. Mayor Rogers announced the need for an Executive Session for approximately one-half hour under the authority ofRCW 42.30.110(1)(b), to consider a matter of real estate. The Executive Session convened at 5:30 p.m. All Councilmembers were present; Councilmember Munro arrived at 5:35 p.m. The Executive Session concluded at 6:00 p.m., no action was taken, and the Council reconvened in regular open session. The special meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Rogers called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:05 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Rogers, Deputy Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Braun, Headrick, Munro, Petersen, and Wharton. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Madsen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Upton, G. Cutler, D. McKeen, T. Riepe, Y. Ziomkowski, S. Roberds, N. West, L. Dunbar, T. Pierce, S. Sperr, and B. Coons. Public Present: P. Lamoureux, C. Kidd, T. & R. Lipman, and R. Stone. All others present in the audience failed to sign the roster. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Petersen. 1. Proclamation in Recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: Mayor Rogers read a proclamation recognizing January 15,2007, as Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, followed by moment of silence in honor of Reverend King. 2. Recognition of Radio 1450 KONP: Mayor Rogers read a proclamationrecognizing Radio 1450 KONP for its contributions to the community by providing up-to-date reports during inclement weather. The proclamation was accepted by Todd Ortloff, Scooter Chapman, Dan Carey, and Dick Goodman. - 1 - 6022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 16, 2007 PRESENTATIONS, CEREMONIAL MATTERS & PROCLAMATIONS: (Cont'd) Peninsula Tennis Club Presentation P AHS Contemporary Issues Class WORK SESSION: LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS & PUBLIC COMMENT: CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REP;QRTS: Community Conversations ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: Transfer Station Ordinance Revision 3. Peninsula Tennis Club Presentation: Recreation Deputy Director Sterling informed the Council of 5 tennis courts at Erickson Park that require extensive renovation or replacement. The Peninsula Tennis Club and the City received grants from the United States Tennis Association for the renovation. At this time, Laurel Cripe, President of the Peninsula Tennis Club, who was joined by Board members Dave Shargel, Bob Richie, Carl Strunk, and Christie Brown, presented a UST A grant check to the Mayor in the amount of $31,400. Following the reading ofa summary of the Tennis Club's partnership with the City, the Mayor was presented with a donation in the amount of$20,600 that will also be applied to the renovation of the tennis courts. Mr. Sterling noted the City has placed $100,000 in the CFP in 2007 for the tennis courts. e 4. P AHS Contemporary Issues Class: Mayor Rogers welcomed several students from the Port Angeles High School Contemporary Issues Class. Jeremy Wright, PAHS Senior, advised the Council that the students were attending this evening's meeting in order to experience politics firsthand. None. There were no late items added to the agenda; however, Manager Madsen informed the Council of the need for an Executive Session following the regular meeting. Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, requested a copy ofthe Zoning Code proposed changes. He also asked for the Council's endorsement of a change in voting requirements on school levies to a simple majority. Community Conversations: Mayor Rogers referenced the summary provided on the first round of community conversations, items that were introduced by the public, and actions taken. Councilmember Braun noted a Letter to the Editor as submitted by Lorraine Ross who was concerned with the large trees in the area of the Discovery Trail between Hollywood Beach and Rayonier. He shared in the concern, and urged the City to conduct a survey of trees that may need to be removed to secure the banle Mayor Rogers asked to be informed as to whether any Councilmembers would like to attend the A WC Legislative Conference on February 14 and 15, 2007, as well as the Legislative Conference in Washington, D:C. J. Transfer Station Ordinance Revision: Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler reviewed housekeeping changes being proposed to the Transfer Station Ordinance having to do with the clarification of some definitions, clarification that environmental fees are in addition to the fee per ton, and an allowance for the Public Works & Utilities Director to enter into contracts using rates other than those specified in the Ordinance. In keeping with the requirement to conduct a first reading of the Ordinance, Mayor Rogers read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City ofPort Angeles, Washington, revising definitions and rates for the City's solid waste processing facility and amending Chapter 13.57 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. e - 2 - e Water System Developer Reimbursement Ordinance Amendment Ordinance No. 3270 RESOLUTIONS: Policy Protecting Rights of Demonstrators Resolution No. 3-07 Break OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL: PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER: e Smart Metering and Time Based Rates Ordinance No. 3271 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 16, 2007 6023 2.' Water System Developer Reimbursement Ordinance Amendment: Attorney Bloor provided clarification on questions previously raised by the Council and modifications made to address those concerns. He explained the process used by the City in amending Ordinances, the references to the RCW s, and the creation of a presumptive term of a maximum of 15 years for developer reimbursement, unless there are exceptions that apply based on State law. Mayor Rogers read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3270 AN ORDINANCE of the City ofPort Angeles, Washington, revising developer reimbursement, Chapter 13.68 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilmember Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Wharton and carried unanimously. I. Policy Protecting Right'? of Demonstrators: Manager Madsen noted the timeliness of this Resolution based on Martin Luther King Day, and he explained the issue is related to housing and the protection of nonviolent protestors as a CDBG requirement for grant funds received. Mayor Rogers read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 3-07 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting a policy to protect individuals engaged in nonviolent civil rights demonstrations. In response to an inquiry from Deputy Mayor Williams, Manager Madsen indicated such a Resolution became a requirement in the past two years, and Attorney Bloor emphasized the fact that the City has long had such a policy. It just wasn't documented in the form of a Resolution. Deputy Mayor Williams referenced Section 1 of the Resolution, suggesting that language be added stating that the City has had such a policy. Brief discussion followed, after which Deputy Mayor Williams moved to pass the Resolution as read by title, to include the expanded language. Councilmember Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Rogers recessed the meeting for a break at 6:52 p.m. Councilmember Headrick invited everyone in attendance to view the memorial bench just placed in the atrium in honor of former Councilmember Pittis. The meeting reconvened at 7:06 p.m. None. None. I. Smart Metering and Time Based Rates: Director Cutler indicated this would be the second reading of the Ordinance. Following the close of the public hearing, it was recommended the Ordinance be adopted. Mayor Rogers continued the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. There being no public testimony, the public hearing was closed at 7:08 p.m. Mayor Rogers read the Ordinance by title, entitled - 3 - 6024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 16, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER: (Cont'd) Smart Metering and Time Based Rates Ordinance No. 3271 (Cont'd) Lipman Street Vacation Municipal Code Amendments FINANCE: CONSENT AGENDA: ORDINANCE NO. 3271 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising electric utility rates and service fees, and amending Chapters 13.12 and 3.70 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. e Councilmember Headrick moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Munro and carried unanimously. 2. Lipman Street Vacation: Planning Manager Roberds noted this particular matter had been continued from past meetings. Two individuals party to the vacation were unable to attend this evening, and they asked for the matter to again be continued. Councilmember Munro moved to continue the Lipman Street Vacation to the February 6, 2007, City Council meeting. Councilmember Petersen seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 3. Municipal Code Amendments: Principal Planner West advised the Council that the Planning Department has proposed some housekeeping amendments to the Zoning Code as forwarded with a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission. The changes were developed because of deficiencies found in the Code that have been exposed during application of the various regulations. Planner West indicated that the majority of the changes were to correct typographical errors and grammatical mistakes. Many were brought forward in the interest of accomplishing consistency. In keeping with the requirement to conduct a first reading of the Ordinance, Mayor Rogers read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City ofPort Angeles, Washington, amending a portion of the Zoning Code, Title 17, of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Discussion ensued, and Deputy Mayor Williams indicated that previous discussions focused on the possibility of revamping the entire Zoning Code. He felt it would be helpful to conduct a work session for the express purpose of discussing the proposed changes in detail. Lengthy discussion followed, and it was pointed out that the changes had been considered and recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and the Community & Economic Development Committee. Mayor Rogers opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Jeremy Macomber, 3129 Regent Street, asked for background information. Planner West responded the Zoning Code sets the regulations for development in the City. Further consideration was given to the Deputy Mayor's suggestion to conduct a work session on the proposed changes, and the Council agreed by consensus to hold a special meeting for that purpose on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing was continued to the February 6, 2007, City Council meeting.' None. Councilmember Braun moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.) City Council Minutes dated January 2; 2.) Joint City Council/UAC Minutes dated January 11; and 3.) Expenditure Approval List: 12/23/06 - 1/5/07 - $2,758,028.19. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Munro and carried unanimously. e - 4 - e e INFORMATION: EXECUTIVE SESSION: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 16,2007 6025 At the request of Manager Madsen, Director Cutler informed the Council of an unannounced inspection of Light Operations that was conducted by the State Department of Labor & Industries, resulting in a citation of the crew's outstanding efforts in the area of safety and security. Mayor Rogers asked that a letter of commendation be prepared for the department. Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Rogers announced the need for an Executive Session for approximately 1 12 hours under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b), real estate, and RCW 42.30.11 0(1 )(i), potential litigation, with action possible on one item. The Executive Session convened at 7:40 p.m. and, at 9: 10 p.m., the Executive Session was extended for an additional 10 minutes by announcement of the Mayor. The Executive Session concluded at 9:18 p.m., and the Council convened in regular open session. No action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. - 5 -