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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 05/20/1997 3492 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington May 20, 1997 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Ostrowski called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at REGULAR MEETING: 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Ostrowski, Councilmembers Braun, Campbell, Doyle, McKeown, and Wiggins. Members Absent: Councilman Hulett. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Clerk Upton, K. Godbey, J. Pittis, B. Titus, B. Veldhouse, T. Riepe, J. Hicks, N. Wu, J. Johnson, T. Funston, E. Graves, D. Wilcox, F. Warren, J. Divelbiss, S. Evans, K. Loghry, D. Little, M. Horton, B. Wahto, D. Miller, K. Money, T. McCabe, R. Carlson, and R. Money. PubBc Present: . J. Garlick, K. Peterson, and B. Harbick. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Scouts Kevin Peterson and James Garlick. ALLEGIANCE: APPROVAL OF Councilman Doyle moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, MINUTES: 1997. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. Mayor Ostrowski noted the minutes should be corrected to read the meeting was called to order by Deputy Mayor Braun. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. CEREMONIAL None. MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: FINANCE: None. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Braun moved to accept the Consent Agenda, including: 1) Final acceptance of Eunice Street Waterline Replacement (Project #96-12); 2) Final acceptance of Waterfront Trail Repair (Project #95-27); 3) Final acceptance of Veterans' Park Renovation; 4)Payroll- May 4, 1997- $356,341.82; and 5) Voucher list- May 16, 1997 - $598,332.23. Public Works Director Pittis asked to add Item 6. Library Progress Payment #1 to Primo Construction - $116,751.04. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion. Discussion followed, and Councilmember McKeown expressed the hope that the motion includes the Council's intention to accept the recommendation that the excess funds from the Veterans' Park renovation will be committed to a sign, plaque renovations, and a rock wall. This was made a part of the motion, as agreed to by the maker and the seconder of the motion. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE Councilman Campbell asked to add Item C under other Considerations to discuss AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ recognition for the Daishowa team. STAFF TO BE CONSIDERED OR At Councilman Doyle's request, Manager Pomeranz clarified that there won't be a vacancy PLACED ON A for this region on the AWC Board until Mayor Ostrowski's term expires in December FUTURE AGENDA: 1997. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. LEGISLATION: A. Ordinances Not Requiring Public Hearings None. -1- 3493 CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 20, 1997 LEGISLATION: B. Resolutions not Requiring Public Hearings (Cont'd) 1. Street Vacation Petition - STV 97-01 Hermann - 2/3 Alley in Block 49, TPA Street Vacation-Hermann Resolution No. 4-97 Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department and read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 4-97 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles setting a hearing date for a petition to vacate a portion of the 2/3 alley in Block 49, Townsite of Port Angeles. Councilman Braun moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. C. Planning Commission Minutes/Action Items Planning Commission Minutes of April 23, 1997 Councilman Wiggins moved to accept the minutes of the Planning Commission of April 23, 1997. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. PenCom Agreement with D. Other Considerations Forks 1. PenCom Computer Records Service Agreement with City of Forks Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the City Attorney and asked Naomi Wu, Communications Manager, for further input, as she was involved in the negotiation process. Ma. Wu explained that in 1991, the City entered into an agreement with the County and several other agencies to provide dispatch and computer services. At that.time, the Forks Police Depaxtment was dispatching for the Clallam County Sheriff's office in the west end of the County. They needed computer services, which were being provided by the County. When the PenCom computer system was upgraded in 1991, Forks was considered to be grandfathered. In 1993, the City started charging Forks a user fee for a share of sof~vare support, etc.; however, the City was not able to collect for a share of past capital expenses in which the other agencies had shared. A new upgrade will soon be installed, and this agreement will allow the City to collect a fair share of costs from the City of Forks. Discussion followed, and Ms. Wu offered clarification and responded to questions posed by the Council. Councilmember McKeown moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement setting forth the terms and conditions under which PenCom will provide police, fire and emergency medical related computer records services to the City of Forks. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Memorandum of Under- 2. Memorandum of Understanding with Clallam County PUD lli standing with PUD Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department and asked Public Works Director Pittis for further input. Director Pitfis reviewed the history of this issue and explained the changes the UAC and staff felt should be made to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Discussion followed, and Director Pittis responded to questions posed by the Council and provided clarification regarding some of the wording, changes to the MOU. The Council was in agreement with the proposed changes to the Memorandum of Understanding and felt staff should proceed with forwarding the revised MOU to the PUD. Therefore, Councilman Braun moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ciallam County PUD #1 to cooperatively plan and coordinate the utility systems. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Daishowa Award 3. Daishowa Award Councilman Campbell distributed copies of an article from the Peninsula Daily News recognizing an outstanding award presented to a Daishowa Quality Team for its efforts in removing a safety hazard from the chip plant. He stated this group worked for several months on this project and won a national award against some stiff competition. Councilman Campbell proposed a letter of recognition be drained for the Mayor's sigaature. Manager Pomeranz will see that a letter is drafted. Councilmember McKeown thanked Deputy Police Chief Riepe for his memo of clarification regarding the skateboard incident at Lincoln Park. -2- 3494 CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 20, 1997 LEGISLATION: Manager Pomeranz reviewed the memo on Page 73 of the packet, regarding the 1990 Solid (Cont'd) Waste Bond Call, noting that this will save the City $300,000. In January, 1998, the 1993 Solid Waste Bond will be paid offand that utility will be debt fi-ee. Manager Pomeranz felt this was in line with the Council's directive to reduce the City's bonded indebtedness. Mayor Ostrowski stated he had received a call fxom Paul Lamoureux regarding Council's participation in a parade to be held Saturday, May 24, 1997. Due to the late notice, most of Council is unable to attend. Break Mayor Os~owski recessed the meeting for a break at 7:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m. ADJOURN TO The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss real estate and EXECUTIVE SESSION: personnel matters for approximately fitteen minutes. RETURN TO OPEN The meeting returned to open session at 8:45 p.m. SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjoumed at 8:45 p.m: Becky J. UptOn, C~ Cle]-k/ .... .--g'~sper Ostr~wski, IVia-yor -3-