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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/19/2007 e CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: PUBLIC CEREMONIES / PRESENTATIONS: Recognition of Amateur Radio Week Recognition of Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour Recognition of Dennis Bragg e WORK SESSION: 6087 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 19, 2007 Mayor Rogers called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:02 p.rn. Members Present: Mayor Rogers, Deputy Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Braun, Headrick, and Munro. Members Absent: Councilmembers Petersen and Wharton. Staff Present: Manager Madsen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Upton, G. Cutler, T. Gallagher, D. McKeen, Y. Ziomkowski, S. McLain, B. Sterling, T. Pierce, and N. West. Public Present: P. Kram, B. Leong, P. & S. Bragg, J. Plunkett, N. Lyman, D. Pratt, D. DiGuilio, A. Barnard, B. Hegdahl, B. Kennedy, B. Booher, R. Elmer, M. Kesl, C. Kidd, P. Lamoureux, P Cunningham, and D. Shargel. All others present in the audience failed to sign the roster. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Deputy Mayor Williams. 1. Proclamation in Recognition of Amateur Radio Week: Mayor Rogers read and presented a proclamation to Chuck Jones, Nita Lyman, and Tom Newcomb, declaring the week of June 18 - 25, 2007, as Amateur Radio Week. 2. Proclamation in Recognition of the Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour: Mayor Rogers, joined by Deputy Mayor Williams, read and presented a proclamation to Alan Barnard and Bruce Hegdahl, recognizing the June 18 - June 20, 2007, Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour. Deputy Mayor Williams shared photos and a video, describing his flight the previous day to Port Angeles from Olympia in a B-17 bomber. In honor of his father, he made a donation to the Collings Foundation. 3. Proclamation in Recognition of Dennis Bragg: The family of Dennis Braggj oined Mayor Rogers while she read a proclamation honoring Dennis Bragg, a long-time Port Angeles newsman who departed for Montana. A standing ovation followed. Dennis' father, Paul, indicated that Dennis started the previous day at KP AX in Missoula, Montana. His daughter expressed appreciation on Dennis' behalf. None. - 1 - 6088 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 19,2007 LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS & PUBLIC COMMENT: CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTIONS: OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Agreement with U.S. Coast Guard for Providing Emergency Services Title VI Non- Discrimination Plan Erickson Park Tennis Courts Mayor Rogers moved Agenda Item K.l., Erickson Park Tennis Courts, to Agenda Item H.3. under Other Considerations. Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, congratulated Finance Director Ziomkowski for the concise and easily understood memo on City reserves. e Cherie Kidd, 101 E. loth Street, felt that Ediz Hook is a marvelous tourist attraction, and she asked the Council to not add user fees for the boat launch facility. She also asked for the addition of a public shower on Ediz Hook near the restrooms for the scuba divers. Mike Kesl, 1717 W. 7th Street, thanked the Council for its continued financial support for the Arthur D. Feiro Marine Lab. None. None. None. 1. Agreement with u.s. Coast Guardfor Providing Emergency Services: Fire Chief McKeen provided information on the City's current agreement to provide emergency services to the Coast Guard. Staff recently learned the agreement does not cover the Coast Guard Cutter Active, as it is under separate command. It is being proposed that an agreement with the Commanding Officer be entered into similar to the existing agreement. Ensign Joel Plunkett, head of the Auxiliary and Damage Department, provided a brief synopsis of the agreement. Deputy Mayor Williams moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Agreement with the Commanding Officer ofthe USCG Cutter Active. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Braun and carried unanimously. 2. Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan: Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler referenced Federal Highway Administration funds being used for the 8th Street Bridges. In conjunction with that funding, as well as other Federal transportation' grant funds, it is necessary to adopt a program of non- discrimination in keeping with Federal guidelines. Director Cutler will be Title VI Coordinator, with Jim Mahlum as back-up. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Braun moved to a':lthorize the City Manager to sign the Non-Discrimination Agreement. Councilmember Munro seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 3. Erickson Park Tennis Courts: Director Cutler indicated this is one of the projects in the CFP that was identified for funding this year; however, bids came in higher than the engineer's estimate. Recreation Deputy Director Sterling presented information on the cooperative effort to fund the project of reconstructing the tennis courts by using the existing surface. It is planned to have four standard courts designed to the standards of the United States Tennis Association (UST A). Mr. Sterling reviewed UST A design approval received, as well as the receipt of grant funding from the UST A toward the project. Local donations were e - 2 - Erickson Park Tennis Courts (Cont'd) e Break PUBLIC HEARINGS ~ QUASI-JUDICIAL: PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURP A) Requirements Resolution No. 13-07 e CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 19,2007 6089 received as well from the local UST A and the Peninsula Tennis Club. Mr. Sterling swnmarized the current level of funding, to include increased financial participation from the local UST A, who increased its original grant to $15,000 and the local club members, who increased donations to $22,100 in view of the increased costs. The matter was reviewed by the Parks Oversight Committee; it was recommended that the project not be rebid and that $50,000 be transferred from the Dry Creek Bridge project to the Erickson Park project to make up the funding shortfall. The Peninsula Tennis Club would like the City to move forward with the project by accepting an additional $10,000 from the local UST A and an additional $6,500 from the Peninsula Tennis Club. Peter Kram, Delegate of the Pacific Northwest USTA, Tacoma, addressed the Council. He discussed the lifetime nature oftennis, the sport's cost effectiveness, and the fact that it teaches companion skills and is a growth industry. He asked the Council to help complete this project. Bill Leong, Executive Director of the USTA,joined Mr. Kram at the podium and presented a check for $10,000 to the Mayor. Laurel Cripe, 116 W. 12t\ President of Olympic Peninsula Tennis Club, spoke of the community, health, and social benefits of tennis, noting the Tennis Club wants tennis to thrive as a year-round sport. The Club plans to keep the courts full and make sure there are ongoing tennis activities. Members of the Tennis Club who were present in the audience stood for recognition, after which the Mayor accepted a check for an additional $6,500. Ms. Cripe informed the Council that the Club has also committed to $500 per year to be used for resurfacing. She expressed appreciation for the support and completion of the project. Brief'discussion followed, with the Councilmembers expressmg support for the partnership and noting the passion of the, group to improve the facilities. Councilmember Munro moved to approve a construction contract with Lakeside Industries in the amount of $215,256.66, to approve the transfer of an additional amount of $50,000 from Project PK 14-06 (Dry Creek Pedestrian Bridge/Trail, Phase II) to the Erickson Park Tennis Court Project PK 01-05, and to direct staff to review the project for any savings possible through a Value Engineering process. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Braun and carried unanimously. Mayor Rogers recessed the meeting for a break at 7:10 p.rn. The meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m. None. 1. Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) Requirements: Director Cutler advised the Council this is the second public hearing concerning the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act as amended by the Energy Policy Act of2005. No public comment has been received since the last public hearing. With the use of a PowerPoint slide, the recommendations to the Council were itemized as relates to fuel sources, fossil fuel generation efficiency, interconnection, net metering, and time-based metering and communications. Mayor Rogers continued the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. There being no public testimony, the public hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m. Mayor Rogers read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 13-07 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting Findings and Conclusions relating to Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURP A). - 3 - 6090 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 19,2007 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURP A) Requirements Resolution No. 13-07 . (Cont'd) Capital Facilities Projects (CFP) Resolution No. 14-07 Resolution No. 15-07 FINANCE: CONSENT AGENDA: INFORMATION: Councilmember Headrick moved to pass the Resolution as read by title, to include the Findings and Conclusions as set forth in Exhibit "A". Deputy Mayor Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. e 2. Capital Facilities Projects (CFP): Director Cutler indicated the only change made to the CFP document was the action taken earlier concerning the reallocation of funds from the Dry Creek Trail Project to the Tennis Court Project. Staff received no public comment since the last presentation to the Council. Mayor Rogers continued the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6th, # 1 02, asked the Council to re-prioritize street improvements and curb cuts for wheelchairs, as well as the watermain project and maintenance of the infrastructure to attract potential business. Deputy Mayor Williams engaged in discussion with Mr. Ripley, asking him what specific items should be given a lower priority in order to accommodate the curb cuts. It was pointed out that street projects do result in the installation of curb cuts. Lengthy discussion ensued. There being no further public testimony, the public hearing was closed at 7:43 p.m. Mayor Rogers read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 14-07 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City ofPort Angeles, Washington, adopting the Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Program for 2007 - 2013. Councilmember Headrick moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilmember Braun seconded the motion, and following brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Rogers then referenced the need to address the designation of funds for capital projects. She read the Resolution designated as Alternative 1 by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 15-07 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, designating funds for certain capital projects. Deputy Mayor Williams moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Headrick and carried unanimously. The Erickson Park Tennis Court Project was moved to Other Considerations and discussed earlier in the meeting. Councilmember Braun moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.) City Council minutes dated June 5, 2007; 2.) Expenditure Approval List: 5/26/07 - 6/8/07 - $1,539,121.77; and 3.) Interlocal Agreement with Peninsula College for Operation of Marine Life Center. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Munro. Manager Madsen pointed out that the Marine Life Center Agreement needs further work, so Council's approval would not necessarily be for the agreement included in the packet. The language ofthe agreement may be changed somewhat. Also, Mayor Rogers pointed out she was absent from the last Council meeting. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. e Manager Madsen highlighted the informational memo from Finance Director Ziomkowski - 4- e e INFORMATION: (Cont'd) EXECUTIVE SESSION: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6091 June 19,2007 related to City reserves. Fire Chief McKeen announced the installation earlier in the day ofthe ARAB all hazard alert siren. The siren was installed on Marine Drive, and it will add to the City's notification facilities in the system. He extended appreciation to the Light Crew and Public Works stafffor assistance in getting the project completed. Mayor Rogers thanked Teresa Pierce, Kevin Thompson, and City staff members for their organizational efforts in the successful groundbreaking ceremony for the Gateway Project. She invited former Clallam Transit Director Dan DiGuilio to the podium. Mr. DiGuilio, 1335 E. 8th Street, made brief commentaries as to the history of the project and the partnership ofthe City and the Transit. Once complete, he felt the Gateway would be a nice gathering spot for the community. He was pleased to see the project underway. Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Rogers announced the need for an Executive Session for approximately 15 minutes under the authority of RCW 42.30.11O(1)(i), potential litigation, with possible action to follow. The Executive Session convened at 7:58 p.m., and, at 8:14 p.m., the Executive Session was extended for an additional 15 minutes by announcement of the Mayor. The Executive Session concluded at 8:27 p.m., and the Council convened in regular open session. No action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. r--- L/ Karen A. Rogers, Mayor - 5 -