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CALL TO ORDER -
REGULAR MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS,
CEREMONIAL
MATTERS &
PROCLAMATIONS:
Older Americans Month
Proclamation
National Public Works
Week Proclamation
American History Day
Proclamation
Soroptimist Jet-Set
Presentation
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
May 6, 2008
Mayor Braun called the regular meeting ofthe Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00
p.m.
Members Present:
Mayor Braun, Deputy Mayor Wharton, and Councilmembers
Di Guilio, Kidd, Perry, Rogers and Williams.
Members Absent:
None.
Staff Present:
Manager Madsen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Upton, T. Gallagher,
M. Puntenney, S. Sperr, K. Dubuc, L. Kheriaty, D
Bellamente, 1. Harper, B. Coons, T. Pierce, N. West, R.
Bonine, and S. Roberds.
Public Present:
P. Ripley, B. Hawes, G. Pazan, S. Ducals, K. Wollen, R. &
L. McCoy, S. Huntley, S. McCurdy, R. Veenema, P.
Lamoureux, E. Chadd, D. Lieberman, S. Fox, P. Wesley, and
J. Neves. All others present in the audience failed to sign the
roster.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Rogers, followed by a
viewing of Executive Communication Coordinator Pierce's singing of the National
Anthem at the Seattle Mariners game this past evening.
1. Older Americans Month Proclamation:
D Bellamente, Senior Center Supervisor, was joined by members of the Senior Center in
accepting a proclamation that was read and presented by Mayor Braun, declaring the
month of May, 2008, as Older Americans Month.
2.
National Public Works Week Proclamation:
Mayor Braun read and presented a proclamation to Deputy Directors Puntenney and
Sperr, Public Works & Utilities, declaring the week of May 18 - May 24, 2008, as
National Public Works Week.
3.
American History Day Proclamation:
The reading of the proclamation was deferred until such time as a representative of the
Exchange Club is available.
4.
Soroptimist Jet-Set Presentation:
Soroptimist Jet-Set representatives Pam Sangrinetti and Kathe Smithe presented a check
in the amount of $1,100 to the City Council for the sanikan on the Waterfront Trail.
Councilmember Rogers moved to accept the donation. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Kidd and carried unanimously.
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Introduction of Exchange
Student
WORK SESSION:
WCIA Council
Orientation
Break
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
Consideration of Minor
Amendments to
Comprehensive Plan and
Land Use Map
5.
Introduction of Exchange Student:
Councilmember Kidd introduced Sai Nurov, an exchange student from Tajikistan, who _
then summarized his background and educational experiences in the United States. _
1.
WCIA Council Orientation:
Human Resources Manager Coons informed the Council that, because the City is a
member of the Washington Cities Insurance Authority, periodic orientations are
conducted for city councils throughout the State. He introduced Lew Leigh, Executive
Director of Washington Cities Insurance Authority, who provided information on WCIA,
the win-loss record, required training for member cities, the City's risk profile, litigation
on land use issues, City officials who can be held personally liable, Council exposure on
land use issues and the recommendation to use a Hearings Examiner, the issue of risk as
relates to quasi-judicial hearings, and the limitation of powers when Council is off the
dais. The Council and City Manager expressed appreciation for the work session.
Mayor Braun recessed the meeting for a break at 7:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
7: 13 p.m.
1.
Consideration of Minor Amendments to Comprehensive Plan and Land Use
Map:
Community & Economic Development Deputy Director West reviewed proposed
amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan text, Land Use Map, Urban Growth Area
Map, and City Street Map. The Planning Commission, as well as the Community &
Economic Development Committee, recommended approval.
Mayor Braun opened the public hearing at 7: 18 p.m.
Randall McCoy, 112 E. 11th Street, representing the Alternative Transportation Advocacy
Group, urged the Council to adopt the proposed amendments to the Transportation
Element of the Comprehensive Plan regarding the bicycle route plan.
Norma Turner, 3928 Mt. Angeles Road, Chairperson of the Clallam County Public Health
^ Advisory Committee, indicated the public health community endorses the Public Service
Utility Element of the Comprehensive Plan, as well as the Land Use Element, the
Transportation Element, and the Housing Element. She urged the Council to adopt the
proposed amendments.
Russ Veenema, Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, 121 E. Railroad Avenue, spoke in
support of the proposed changes and appropriate signage related to bike routes.
Ed Chadd, 307 W. 6th Street, discussed the lack of recognition of bicyclists by motorists
and the matter of safety for the bicyclists, urging the Council to pass the amendments with
further effort toward improvements.
Matt Beirne, 1122 South Cedar Street, spoke in support of the proposed amendments to
the Transportation Element regarding the bicycle route, addressing the need for further
attention and funding for safety of the bicyclists, as well as infrastructure improvements.
Sam Fox, 125 Forest Avenue, spoke on behalf of the community's youth, strongly
endorsing the proposed improvements to the School Walking Routes as proposed in the
Comprehensive Plan.
Mike Doherty, 617 South B Street, spoke on behalf of older parents, expressing support
for the additional designation of bike routes.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
(Cont'd)
Consideration of Minor
Amendments to
Comprehensive Plan and
Land Use Map (Cont'd)
Surplus City Materials,
H Piles
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
QUASI-JUDICIAL:
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS
AND PUBLIC
COMMENT:
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Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6th, #102, addressed the matter of the lack of sidewalks and
supported the proposed amendments.
At 7:44 p.m., Mayor Braun closed the public hearing. He then conducted a first reading
of the Ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting
an Updated Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map.
Discussion followed, and the matter was continued to May 20, 2008.
2.
Surplus City Materials, H Piles:
City Engineer Sperr reviewed the excess of steel beams from the Landfill Revetment
Project; the Council is being asked to surplus the materials to obtain value for the beams.
Mayor Braun opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Randall McCoy, 112 E. 11th Street, inquired as to the specifics and strength capacity of
the beams.
Mike Doherty, 617 So. B Street, referenced the Dry Creek Crossing, the possible use of
the beams as an abutment, and the desire to retain the beams in the community.
There being no further testimony, Mayor Braun closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.
Following discussion on possible uses of the beams, Councilmember Williams moved
to declare the 13 H piles as surplus and authorize the Director of Public Works &
Utilities to dispose of them in the most commercially efficient manner. Deputy
Mayor Wharton seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
None.
There were no late items added to the agenda by staff or the Council.
Bob Stokes, 118 12 E. Front Street, addressed the Council regarding his submission of a
proposal that was denied for the lease of a City-owned building at "110 E. Railroad
Avenue. He asked the Council to open the building for a short-term public lease to allow
an ongoing business to locate in the building.
Russ Veenema, Chamber of Commerce, regarding Mr. Stokes' issue, asked for the
Council's reconsideration for the use of the City-owned building on Railroad Avenue for
Mr. Stokes' purpose as a tourism draw.
Lynne Lohr, 1114 E. 4th Street, asked for a change in the Public Comment portion of the
April 15, 2008, City Council minutes, indicating she attempted to engage the City
Council, not the City Attorney.
Betsy Schultz, 1108 South Oak Street, owner of the Tudor Inn, encouraged the Council
to open a process for the use of the building on Railroad Avenue.
Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6th, # I 02, reviewed fund-raising efforts underway for DA TO, the
Disabilities Awareness Trust Organization, to provide assistance to those using
wheelchairs.
Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, discussed such matters as a public vote for the position
of Mayor, as well as reasons other countries are withdrawing from the use of fluoride.
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LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS
AND PUBLIC
COMMENT: (Cont'd)
FINANCE:
Request Approval to
Upgrade Avaya Telephone
PBX Systems
Break
ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
RESOLUTIONS:
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
Interlocal Agreement
Between Cities of Port
Angeles and Sequim to
Train K-9
Interlocal Agreement
Between Cities of Port
Angeles and Forks to
Provide Dispatch Services
Agreement to Extend and
Amend Service Agreement
with Humane Society
CONSENT AGENDA:
Keith Wollen, 3203 South Maple Street, provided a handout to the Council on the matter
of water fluoridation; he then read portions of the handout.
Discussion ensued on the length and agenda placement of the Public Comment portion e
of the Council meeting. Mayor Braun appointed Deputy Mayor Wharton and
Councilmembers Williams and Kidd to an Ad Hoc Committee to consider the issue and
report back to the Council.
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Request Approval to Upgrade Avaya Telephone PBX Systems:
Finance Software Specialist Kheriaty reviewed the sharing of a telephone system between
the City and County and the need to replace or upgrade the system, a cost that was made
a part of the 2008 CFP and budget. Discussion followed. IT Systems Coordinator
Harper answered questions posed by the Council. Deputy Mayor Wharton moved to
approve Option 4, which is to upgrade the current system. Councilmember Kidd
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Mayor Braun recessed the meeting for a break at 8:54 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
9:02 p.m.
None.
None.
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Interlocal Agreement Between the Cities of Port Angeles and Sequim to Train
K-9:
Police Chief Gallagher reviewed the Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of Port
Angeles and Sequim for training of the Sequim K-9. Following discussion,
Councilmember Di Guilio moved to authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal
Agreement between the Port Angeles Police Department and the Sequim Police
Department so that the K-9 training can occur and payment in the amount of
$5,000.00 can be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Perry and
carried unanimously.
2. Interlocal Agreement between Cities of Port Angeles and Forks to Provide
Dispatch Services:
Chief Gallagher summarized information on an emergency staffing situation at the City
of Forks resulting in a request for PenCom to provide temporary dispatch services
through July 29, 2008. Following discussion, Councilmember Rogers moved to
approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Forks to allow PenCom to provide the requested dispatch services. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried unanimously.
3.
Agreement to Extend and Amend the Service Agreement with the Humane
Society:
Chief Gallagher reviewed the extension and amendment to the Service Agreement with
the Humane Society, through December 31, 2008. Councilmember Rogers moved to
authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement to Extend and Amend the Service
Agreement with the Clallam County Humane Society. Deputy Mayor Wharton
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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Councilmember Williams moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.) CitY
Council Minutes dated April 15, 2008; 2.) Special City Council Meeting Minutes dated
April 22, 2008; and 3.) Expenditure Approval List from 4/5/08 to 4/25/08 for
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CONSENT AGENDA:
(Cont'd)
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CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
INFORMATION:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION:
Settlement with
Green Crow Properties
Settlement with NOAA
ADJOURNMENT:
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$4,002,606.32, and to include the correction to the Council minutes of April 15,
2008, as proposed by Reverend Lohr. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Perry and carried unanimously.
The Ad Hoc Committee met during the break and proposed that the Public Comment
period of 15 minutes be placed on the agenda before Public CeremonieslPresentations.
Councilmember Williams moved to approve the recommendation and direct staff
to return to Council with a Resolution to amend the City Council Rules of
Procedure. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rogers and carried
unanimously.
Councilmember Wharton generated discussion about the disposition of the City-owned
property on Railroad Avenue, and Manager Madsen provided an in-depth response on the
City's position to not lease the property out as it is being made available for development.
It was agreed by consensus that the matter of policy should be revisited by the Real Estate
Committee and the Community & Economic Development Committee with a subsequent
report made to the Council.
Councilmember Kidd sought further support and direction from the Council on the issues
addressed by the Port Angeles Forward Committee. Manager Madsen suggested the
committee may need to meet on an as-needed basis to address specific issues.
Suggestions were made to focus ori. beautification, signage, or design ordinances.
Manager Madsen reported that interviews are being conducted for the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee. A special Council meeting for the purpose of conducting an
Executive Session will be held on Tuesday, May 131h at 5:30 p.m. The Great White Fleet
will be visiting on May 17th. Manager Madsen issued a reminder ofthe A WC Conference
this summer.
Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Braun announced the need for an Executive
Session for approximately 20 minutes under the authority of RCW 42.30.11O( 1 )(i), to
discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to potential litigation,
with action expected to follow. The Executive Session convened at 9:58 p.m.
The Executive Session concluded at 10: 19 p.m., and the Council convened in regular
open sessIOn.
Settlement with Green Crow Properties, Phase III of Riedel II Subdivision:
Staff presented to Council a proposed settlement of a LUP A action brought by Green
Crow Properties. Deputy Mayor Wharton moved to approve and authorize the City
Manager to sign the settlement with Green Crow Properties, Inc., on the terms as
presented in the memo. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rogers and
carried unanimously.
Settlement with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:
Staff presented to Council a proposed settlement of a claim made by NOAA.
Councilmember Di Guilio moved to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign
the settlement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on the
terms as presented in the memo. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
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Becky 1. Up, Clerk
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