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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/20/2007 e CALL TO ORDER- REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: PRESENTATIONS, CEREMONIAL MATTERS & PROCLAMATIONS: Retirement Proclamation for Bill Beverford WORK SESSION: LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS & PUBLIC COMMENT: e 6048 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington March 20, 2007 Deputy Mayor Williams called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Deputy Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Braun, Headrick, Munro [arrived at 6:05 p.m.], Petersen, and Wharton. Members Absent: Mayor Rogers. Staff Present: Manager Madsen, Assistant Attorney Dickson, Clerk Upton, G. Cutler, D. McKeen, T. Riepe, K. Dubuc, S. Roberds, B. Sterling, B. Beverford, M. Puntenney, G. Kenworthy, T. McCabe, H. Freilich, and J. Harper. Public Present: T. Ahlgren, S. Chadd, and C. Kidd. All others present in the audience failed to sign the roster. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led byCouncilmember Wharton. 1. Retirement Proclamation for Bill Beverford: Deputy Mayor Williams read and presented a proclamation to retiring City employee, Bill Beverford, Superintendent ofWaterlWastewater Collection, who has worked for the City since 1970. Mr. Beverford stated it has been a great pleasure working for the City; he stated his appreciation for the help and support ofthe employees and Council. Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler thanked Mr. Beverford for his contributions, professionalism, and expertise. None. Manager Madsen added Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Erickson Park Tennis Courts as Agenda Item H.5, and he noted the dissemination of documents related to the proposed Adamich Annexation, as well as the Agreement for Indigent Defense Services. He noted that Agenda Item H.4. is intended for Executive Session, after which action may be taken. Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6th St., # 102, President of the Tenant Association at the Terrace Apartment Building, advised the Council of a fund-raising effort underway to assist the apartment residents, as well as the broader community. Ink cartridges and cell phones will be collected for recycling, and he asked that he have the opportunity to place a collection bin at City Hall. Susan Chadd, 1774 Little River Road, a County resident, Coordinator for Built Green Clallam County and the Huxley School for the Environment, extended an invitation to the Council to "Solutions for Sustainable Living in Clallam County", a function scheduled for March 30 and 31, 2007. - 1 - 6049 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 20, 2007 LA TE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS & PUBLIC COMMENT: (Cont'd) CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: Eastern Urban Growth Area Sewer Rates Ordinance No. 3274 Ordinance to Establish Compost Prices RESOLUTIONS: OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Technical Rescue Interlocal Agreement with Clallam County Fire District #3 Chuck Hill, 2115 W. 16th Street; Audry Clayton, 2116 W. 16th Street; and Barbara Sparks, 2107 W. 16th Street, addressed the Council on matters related to drugs, noise, junk vehicles, and a vicious dog in their neighborhood. Police Chief Riepe offered to _ meet with the neighbors. ., Councilmember Wharton announced a presentation to be made by Jesse Garlick, architect and former Port Angeles resident, on Squamish Smart Growth. The presentation will be made on Friday, March 30t\ at City Hall and on Saturday, March 31 st at Peninsula College. Manager Madsen clarified this is not a formal City meeting. 1. Eastern Urban Growth Area Sewer Rates: Director Cutler indicated this would be the second reading of the Ordinance to set rates for the Eastern Urban Growth Area. Deputy Mayor Williams conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3274 AN ORDINANCE of the City ofPort Angeles, Washington, revising wastewater service rates for users outside Port Angeles city limits and amending Chapter 13.65 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilmember Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Munro and carried unanimously. 2. .ordinance to Establish Compost Prices: In keeping with the requirement to conduct a first reading of the Ordinance, Deputy Mayor Williams read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Chapter 13.57 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code to establish a sales price for Class A Compost. Director Cutler advised the Council that the Utility Advisory Committee recommended the adoption of the compost rates as proposed. He summarized the City's intent to begin marketing compost in April, the competitive nature ofthe proposed pricing, the fact that the issue will be reviewed in the next 30 - 45 days to determine if the pricing has been set at an appropriate level, and the fact that compost will be sold by volume and not by weight. Brief discussion ensued, with staff answering questions posed by the Council. None: 1. Technical Rescue Interlocal Agreement with Clallam County Fire District #3: Fire Chief McKeen introduced the proposed interlocal agreement with Fire District #3 for the development of a joint training program, a technician-level certification track, and a certified joint technical rescue team that will be available for region-wide response. Fire Marshal Dubuc, with the use of PowerPoint slides, discussed anticipated . team specialties in terms of confined space rescue, trench rescue, swiftwater/flood rescue, urban search and rescue, and rope rescue. The staff members will train together once a month and can respond as a team. The Council was informed that, as part of this evening's Consent Agenda, a pay modification was proposed for those firefighters who achieve and maintain up to four technician-level certifications. e - 2- e OTHER CONSIDERA nONS: (Cont'd) T eclmical Rescue Interlocal Agreement with Clallam County Fire District #3 (Cont'd) PenCom Agreement with Jamestown S 'Klallam Tribe Land Development Guide Manual Alternative Plans for Building at 215 South Lincoln Erickson Park Tennis Court Project Break FINANCE: CH2M Hill Consultant Agreement e CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 20, 2007 6050 Fire Marshal Dubuc introduced Roger Moeder, Assistant Chief of Fire District #3, who discussed and showed pictures of vehicle resources in terms of a teclmical rescue trailer and tow vehicle, purchased through Homeland Security grants. In the ensuing discussion, members ofthe Council provided supportive comments in appreciation of this beneficial partnership. Councilmember Munro moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with Clallam County Fire District #3. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Wharton and carried unanimously. 2. PenCom Agreement with Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe: r; Police Chief Riepe provided a brief summary of the proposed PenCom agreement with the Jamestown S , Klallam Tribe for dispatching services, as the Tribe recently acquired fisheries enforcement officers. He was pleased the City will be using existing resources to gain revenue. Councilmember Headrick moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the PenCom Service Agreement with the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Councilmember Petersen seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 3. Land Development Guide Manual: Manager Madsen presented the Land Development Guide Manual that was developed with a State grant. The Manual was reviewed by the Planning Commission, and Manager Madsen recommended that it be approved in keeping with grant requirements. The Manual is not intended to be a standard guideline but, rather, it is intended to be a resource for developers as they proceed with their projects. Councilmember Wharton moved to grant approval of the final Land Development Guide. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Petersen and carried unanimously. 4. Alternative Plans for Building at 215 South Lincoln: As announced earlier, this agenda item is initially scheduled for Executive Session with possible action to follow. 5. Erickson Park Tennis Court Project: Director Cutler informed the Council that the Erickson Park Tennis Court Project is ready to go out for advertisement. It was identified in the CFP for 2007. He reviewed in detail the funding for the project, to include a grant from the U.S. Tennis Association and a donation from the Peninsula Tennis Club. Councilmember Petersen moved to authorize the Director of Public Works & Utilities to advertise for bids on the Erickson Park Tennis Court Project. Councilmember Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Deputy Mayor Williams recessed the meeting for a break at 6:54 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:06 p.m. 1. CH2M Hill Consultant Agreement: A summary of the proposed consultant agreement with CH2M Hill was provided by Director Cutler, whereby consulting services are necessary pertinent to the construction of a temporary corrosion control facility, as well as the impacts of the Elwha Dam Removal Project. The Utility Advisory Committee recommended approval of the agreement. Director Cutler explained reallocations made to the budget to accommodate the agreement, and he provided information pertinent to the temporary facility being taken out of service once the water treatment facility is on line. Based on questions posed by the Council, Director Cutler provided an in-depth explanation of the funding for the agreement. Councilmember Munro moved to approve and - 3 - 6051 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 20, 2007 FINANCE: (Cont'd) CH2M Hill Consultant Agreement (Cont'd) City Pier Stage FteplacementAgreement PUBLIC HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL: PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER: Adamich Annexation CONSENT AGENDA: INFORMATION: authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Agreement withCH2M Hill for an amount not to exceed $113,000 and, further, to authorize added funding for the agreement, if needed, in the amount of $13,000 from the Water Utility Fund. a Councilmember Headrick seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ., 2. City Pier Stage Replacement Agreement: Director Cutler summarized an arrangement with the Chamber of Commerce relative to a rebuild ofthe City Pier stage. The Chamber obtained $20,000 in lodging tax funds to be used toward the project. The City will handle material procurement, and the Chamber will take the lead on the project. Once complete, the new stage will be turned over to the City as a gift and, in order to formalize the arrangement, the License Agreement is necessary. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Munro moved to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a License Agreement between the City and the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Braun and carried unanimously. None. I. Adamich Annexation: Although the applicant was not present, the Council opted to proceed with the public hearing. Planning Manager Ftoberds summarized the proposed annexation involving 4.94 acres located at the southeast comer of Homestead Avenue and McDougal Street. She indicated the petition is valid and has been signed by 100% of the property owners. The annexation was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission subject to the condition that 30 feet of the subject property be dedicated upon annexation for the remainder of McDougal Street. The annexation was forwarded to the Boundary Fteview Board; the City has been advised that the annexation is exempt from review. Deputy Mayor Williams conducted a first reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled OWINANCE NO. AN OWINANCE adjusting the corporate boundary of the City of Port Angeles to include property at the southwest comer of the intersection of Homestead Avenue and McDougal Street for the purpose of providing municipal services. Deputy Mayor Williams opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. There being no pliblic testimony, the public hearing was continued to April 4, 2007. Councilmember Braun moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.) City Council Minutes dated March 6i 2.) Benefit Dump Day; 3.) Specialist Pay Modification to Firefighters Labor Agreement; 4.) Agreement for Indigent Defense Services; 5.) Appoint Ftepresentative to Port Angeles Forward Committee; 6.) Appoint Ftepresentative to Technical Fteview Committee for Salmon Ftecovery; and 7.) Expenditure Approval List: 2/24 - 3/9 - $3,180,544.87. Councilmember Munro seconded the motion, after which he lauded the appointment of Dick Goin as representative to the Technical Fteview Committee for Salmon Ftecovery, as Mr. Goin has a great deal of experience in the field. Mr. Goin briefly addressed the Council, providing information on his experiences and memories. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Manager Madsen thanked the Council for its support at the Transit Board meeting where the Gateway bid was awarded. He also noted various meetings taking place in the area this week. e - 4- e e EXECUTIVE SESSION: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: RETURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 20, 2007 6052 . Based on input from Assistant Attorney Dickson, Deputy Mayor Williams announced the need for an Executive Session for approximately 30 minutes under the authority of RCW 42:30.110(1 )(b), real estate, and 42.30.11 0(1 )(i), potential litigation, with possible action to follow. The Executive Session convened at 7:40 p.m. The Council reconvened into Open Session at 8: 15 p.m., at which time Councilmember Munro moved to direct staff to prepare an RFP for the disposition of 215 South Lincoln Street. . The motion was seconded by Councilmember Headrick and carried unanimously. The Council returned to Executive Session at 8: 18 p.m. to continue deliberations under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(b), real estate, and 42.30.110(1 )(i), potential litigation. No further action was anticipated. The Executive Session concluded at 8:45 p.rn., and the Council convened in regular open session. No action was taken. :t" The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. - 5 -