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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 02/02/2010• • CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING: ROLL CALL: ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING: CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: SELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR: CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington February 2, 2010 Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 4:02 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio, Councilmembers Collins, Downie, Kidd, Mania, Nelson, and Perry. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G. Cutler, N. West, and Y. Ziomkowski. 1. Basic Orientation and Training Session on City Council Functions Attorney Bloor conducted a basic orientation and training session on City Council functions and related issues. Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 5:19 p.m. Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:02 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio, Councilmembers Collins, Downie, Kidd, Mania, Nelson, and Perry. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G. Cutler, T. Gallagher, D. McKeen, N. West, Y. Ziomkowski, L. Dunbar, T. Pierce, and S. Speer. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Nelson. Councilmember Kidd nominated Councilmember Perry for appointment to the position of Deputy Mayor. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Mania to: Appoint Councilmember Perry to the position of Deputy Mayor. Motion carried 7 -0. 1 6597 6593 CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 2, 2010 PUBLIC CEREMONIES/ PRESENTATIONS & EM PLOYEE RECOGNITIONS: PUBLIC COMMENT: CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: WORK SESSION: None. Jim Hallett, 321 E. First St., provided an update regarding the Port Angeles HarborWorks Development Authority. Norma Turner, 3928 Mt. Angeles Rd., spoke regarding the proposed changes to the City Council Rules of Procedure, Action Minutes, and the Resolution regarding the Department of Ecology's Agreed Order DE 6815. Darlene Schanfald, PO Box 2664, Sequim, spoke regarding the Resolution concerning the Department of Ecology's Agreed Order DE 6815, and issues related to the development of the Rayonier site. Marilyn Harbaugh, 312 W. 5 St., spoke regarding the Port Angeles HarborWorks Development Authority, and the development of the Rayonier site. Francis Charles, Chair of the Lower. Elwha Klallam Tribe, spoke regarding the Resolution concerning the Department of Ecology's Agreed Order DE 6815. Len Bruch, with Bruch & Bruch Construction, spoke regarding the proposed changes in the connection fees for the Western Urban Growth Area. Mayor Di Guilio reported on the AWC legislative conference in Olympia. Councilmember Kidd spoke regarding an article in the Legislative Bulletin from AWC concerning the Environment and Water. Councilmember Mania spoke regarding a meeting held with City Engineer Speer regarding an update and history of the CSO project. Deputy Mayor Perry, Councilmembers Collins, Downie, and Nelson had no report. 1. Federal Funding Appropriations Manager Myers presented information regarding the possible projects to submit for the Federal funding appropriations for FY2011, including the Ferry Terminal Upgrades, Waterfront Promenade Improvements, Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge Replacement, and trail improvements to a section of the Waterfront/Olympic Discovery Trail. He requested guidance from Council on the order of the projects to submit for the appropriation requests. Following Council discussion, It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to: Designate the Ferry Terminal Upgrades and the Waterfront Promenade Improvements with the highest priority for requesting funding appropriations, and submit back -up appropriation requests for two projects, the Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge Replacement and trail improvements to a section of the Waterfront/Olympic Discovery Trail. Motion carried 7 -0. 2 • • LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS: ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3391 Ordinance No. 3392 Councilmember Mania requested that the Expenditure Approval List and the Consultant Agreement for Dry Creek Bridge & Trail — Phase 2, Project 05 -31, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. These items were added to the Other Consideration section as items H3 and H4. 1. Lighting and Conservation Funds Ordinance Amendments Public Works Director Cutler presented the Ordinance Amendments, including changes and questions from Council. Following Council discussion, Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3391 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the Lighting Fund and the Conservation Fund, and Chapter 3 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. It was moved by Perry and seconded by Downie to: Adopt the Ordinance as read by title and amended. Motion carried 7 -0. 2. Electric Utility Service Fee Ordinance Amendments ORDINANCE NO. 3392 CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 2, 2010 Director Cutler provided a brief summary of the amendments. Following Council discussion, Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington , revising Chapter 3.70 relating to Electric Utility Service Fees and 13.12 relating to Electricity — Services and Charges of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. It was moved by Mania and seconded by Nelson to: Adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Motion carried 7 -0. 3. Western Urban Growth Area (WUGA) Connection Fees Ordinance Amendment Director Cutler provided a summary and history of the connection fees and amendments to the Ordinance. Following Council discussion, Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising Chapter 13.75 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to Connection Charges for Western Urban Growth Area (WUGA). 3 6599 6600 CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 2, 2010 RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 03 -10 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. City Council Rules of Procedure Manager Myers presented the amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure. Following discussion, Council agreed by consensus to table the Resolution until more changes could be made. 2. Resolution directing to the Department of Ecology comments on the proposed Agreed Order DE 6815. Manager Myers presented a summary of the Resolution directing comments toward the proposed Department of Ecology's Agreed Order DE 6815. Following Council discussion, It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to: Pass Resolution No. 03 -10, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, directing to the Department of Ecology (DOE) comments on the proposed Agreed Order DE 6815, excluding "Where As" number 3, Where As number 4, and section number 3. Following council discussion Motion carried 7 -0 Break Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 7:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:47 p.m. 1. Amendment No. 6 to Brown & Caldwell Professional Services Agreement Director Cutler provided a presentation regarding the history of the Brown & Caldwell Professional Services Agreement. Robert Elofson, from the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, spoke regarding the agreement and the win -win effects on the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. Brian Winter, Project Manager of the Elwha River Project from the Olympic National Park, spoke regarding the agreement and agreed that it was a win -win situation for everyone. Following Council discussion, It was moved by Downie and seconded by Mania to: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 6 to the Brown & Caldwell CSO Consultant Agreement in an amount not to exceed $117,550. Motion carried 7 -0. 2. Appointment to HarborWorks Public Development Authority Board of Directors Manager Myers presented information regarding the recent vacancy on the Port Angeles HarborWorks Development Authority Board of Directors. He stated that the Port of Port Angeles had made a unanimous recommendation to appoint Kaj Ahlburg to the vacant position. Jim McEntire spoke regarding the recommendation of Kaj Ahlburg. Following Council discussion, 4 • • OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: (Cont'd) PUBLIC HEARINGS — None. QUASI - JUDICIAL: It was moved by Perry and seconded by Downie to: CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 2, 2010 Appoint Kaj Ahlburg to the Port Angeles HarborWorks Development Authority Board of Directors. Following Council discussion, Motion carried 6 -1, with Mania voting in opposition. 3. Expenditure Approval List from 1/9/10 to 1/22/10 for $939,690.70 Councilmember Mania inquired about charges for interne services through CPI. Following Council discussion, It was moved by Perry and seconded Nelson to: To accept the Expenditure Approval List from 1/9/10 to 1/22/10 for $939,690.70. Motion carried 7 -0. 4. Consultant Agreement for Dry Creek Bridge & Trail — Phase 2, Project 05 -31 Councilmember Mania asked staff to explain the costs to the City for the project, including costs related to labor, professional services, and consultant fees. Following Council discussion, It was moved Downie and seconded by Perry to: Approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Exeltech Consulting, Inc., for professional services in an amount not to exceed $164,800. Motion carried 4 -3, with Kidd, Mania, and Collins voting in opposition. PUBLIC HEARINGS- 1. Lipman — Stone Street Vacation OTHER: This public hearing has been rescheduled to March 2, 2010. FINANCE: 1. Humane Society Contract Chief Gallagher presented the contract and changes to the agreement from the previous year. Following Council discussion, It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Perry to: Authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed 2010 Service Agreement with OPHS. Motion carried 7 -0. 5 6601 660:: CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 2, 2010 CONSENT AGENDA: Resolution No. 04 -10 INFORMATION: EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was moved by Mania and seconded by Downie to approve the consent agenda to include: 1.) City Council Meeting Minutes of January 9, 19, and 20, 2010, October 12, 2009, and November 20, 2009; 2.) Department of Ecology Coordinated Prevention Grant; 3.) Shoreline Master Plan Grant Agreement; 4.) Wireless Mobile Data System Grant Application; 5.) Lipman -Stone Street Vacation — Resolution No. 04 -10 to Re -Set Public Hearing. Motion carried 7 -0. Manager Myers spoke regarding the enclosed reports, the finalized contract between the Pool District and the YMCA, the groundbreaking on Friday, February 5, for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Fish Hatchery, Council attendance at the Farmer's Market and City Manager's Coffee events, the Report on the Front Counter Customer Service hours, and the current openings for the City Council Advisory Committees and Boards. None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m. t Dan Di Guilio, Mayor 6 )tivAkA-e Jar'sa Hurd, City Clerk