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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/05/2005 5676 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington July 5, 2005 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Headrick called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order REGULAR MEETING: at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Headrick, Councilmembers Braun, Erickson, Munro, Piths, Rogers, and Williams. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Quthn, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Upton, G. Cutler, M. Madsen, T. Riepe, Y. Ziomkowski, T. Reid, A. Goff, and G. Kenwurthy. Public Present: C. Whidden, T. Ahlgren, D. Oreskovich, J. Skwarok, R. Peterson, S. Pilot, E. Petersen, B. Melville, B. Wharton, and L. & G. Lumens. All others present in the audience failed to sign the roster. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Community & Economic Development ALLEGIANCE: Director Madsen. PUBLIC CEREMONIES, 1. National Recreation & Park Month: PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Headrick read the proclamation declaring the month of July, 2005, as National Recreation & Park Month. The proclamation was accepted by Parks & Recreation NationalRecreation & Park Comntission Chair Whidden and Recreation Deputy Director Golf. Month City of Port Angeles 2. ReceiptbyCityofPortAngelesofTwoAWCAwards: "NICE Neighborhoods Awards Program" and 2005 Diversity Champion Award: Manager Quinn presented background information relative to the City's receipt of two awards at the recent AWC Annual Conference. Introduction of New 3. Introduction of New Executive Director of the Clallam County Economic Executive Director of Development Council: Clallam County Economic Development Council Community & Economic Development Director Madsen introduced Linda Rotmark, the recently appointed Executive Director of the Clallam County Economic Development Council. Ms. Rotmark expressed her pleasure in joining the organization and the Port Angeles community. WORK SESSION: None. LATE ITEMS TO BE The matter of a Revised Schedule C for Water Materials was added as Agenda Item PLACED ON THIS OR D.4. Additionally, it was noted that the Council had received a revised exhibit to the FUTURE AGENDAS & Fish & Wildlife Agreement, as well as a memorandum summarizing the Park Avenue PUBLIC COM~fENT: Improvements project. Discussion concenfmg the Farmers Market was added as -1- 5677 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 2005 LATE ITEMS TO BE Agenda Item I. 1. PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS & Tyler Ahlgren, a member of People Opposed to Outfall Pollution, introduced "Mr. PUBLIC COMMENT: Floatie", who was present to raise awareness of the need for the City of Victoria, B.C., (Cont'd) to build a sewage treatment facility. "Mr. Floatie" shared information relative to problems associated with Victoria's untreated sewage and invited the Council and community to the First Annual Victoria Toilet Regatta, July 23, 2005, in the Victoria Inner Harbor. FINANCE: 1. Park & Campbell Avenue Improvements, Projects 04-04 & 05-12: Park & Campbell Avenue Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler reviewed bids opened earlier in the day, Improvements noting that additional funding in excess of the low bid is recommended for retention pending completion of the project to cover quantity variations and possible construction change orders. Following discussion, Councilmember Williams moved to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract, with the remainder being authorized for variations and change orders. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Braun and carried unanimously. Exeltech Agreement, 2. Exeltech Agreement. Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge: Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge Director Cutler summarized information relative to the needed analysis of the Lauridsen Boulevard bridge at Race Street, as it will provide support for the pursuit of funding in widening the bridge as the first step in developingan alternate for US 101 truck traffic. Discussion followed on the alternative route, after which Councilmember Rogers moved to authorize the Mayor to sign an Agreement for Professional Services with Exeltech for an amount not to exceed $50,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried unanimously. Feeder Tie Design 3. Feeder Tie Design Agreement Amendment, Projects 04-15 and 04-16: Agreement Amendment Following Director Cutler's review of the agreement amendment, Councilmember Rogers moved to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement amendment with TriAxis Engineering of Corvallis, Oregon, to add the design of new feeder tie to Projects 04-15 and 04-16 for $10,600, for a revised total for the agreement not to exceed $57,600.00. Councilmember Pittis seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Water Utility Materials 4. Water Utility Materials Revised Schedule C: Revised Scheduled C Director Cutler advised the Council that, because of refmements to the final design for the utilities extension in the Western UGA, an additional amount of pipes and fittings need to be ordered. Accordingly, Councilmember Braun moved to authorize the Public Works & Utilities Director to purchase additional Schedule C items in the amount of $31,300 for a revised total amount not to exceed $290,000. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: CouncilmemberRogersmovedtoaccepttheConsentAgenda, toinclude: 1.) City Council minutes of June 7 and June 14, 2005 regular meetings; 2.) City Council minutes of June 27 special meeting; 3.) Expenditure Report - June 24, 2005 - $1,426,010.65; 4.) Electronic Payment - June 24, 2005 - $25,256.15; 5.) Reappointment of High School representatives to Law Enforcement Advisory Board; 6.) Geotivity Maintenance Agreement; 7.) Washington Department ofFish & Wildlife (WDFW) Agreement; and 8.) Port Angeles School District Swim Contract. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Erickson and carried 6 - 0, with Councilmember Pittis abstaining from the vote due to his absence from the June 7 and June 14 meetings. -2- CITY COUNCIL MEETiNG 5678 July 5, 2005 CITY COUNCIL None. COMMITTEE REPORTS: RESOLUTIONS: 1. Resolution Amending City Council Rules of Procedure: Amending City Council Attorney Bloor explained the nature of the proposed amendment to the City Council Rules of Procedure Rules of Procedure, after which Mayor Headrick read the Resolution by tide, entitled Resolution No. 10-05 RESOLUTION NO. 10-05 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Section 7 of the Council's Rules of Procedure. Councilmember Braun moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rogers and carried unanimously. Capital Facilities Plan / 2. Capital Facilities Plan / Transportation Improvement Program (CFP/T1P) Transportation and Governmental Fund Allocation: Improvement Program (CFP/TIP) and Director Cutler reminded the Council of the two public hearings held on the Capital Governmental Fund Facilities Plan, and he sununarized changes made based on suggestions from the Allocation Council. Mayor Headrick then read both Resolutions by tide as set forth below: Resolution No. 11-05 Resolution No. 12-05 RESOLUTION NO. 11-05 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, designating a portion of the General Fund balances For certain capital projects. RESOLUTION NO. 12-05 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan / Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2005 - 2011. Councilmember Munro moved to pass both Resolutions as read by title, correcting Resolution No. 12-05 to read, 2006-2011. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rogers and carried unanimously. ORDINANCES NOT 1. Amendment to Ordinance No. 3202 Changing the Name of a Final REQUIRING PUBLIC Subdivision: HEARINGS: Director Madsen advised the Council that the name of Mountain View Estates must be Changing the Name of a changed by virtue of the fact that the name had already been taken by another Final Subdivision subdivision in the County. Mayor Headrick read the Ordinance by title, entitled Ordinance No. 3209 ORDINANCE NO. 3209 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 3202, to amend the name of the Mountain View Subdivision to The Estates at Milwaukee. Couneilmember Williams moved to waive the normal rule regarding the adoption of Ordinances and to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilmember Erickson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. -3- 5679 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 2005 Dissolve Economic 2. Dissolve Economic Development Steering Committee: Development Steering Committee Attorney Bloor summarized the need to dissolve the Economic Development Steering Ordinance No. 3210 Committee by virtue of the fact that economic development issues have been assigned to the Port Angeles Forward Committee. Mayor Headrick read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3210 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, repealing Ordinance 2982, as amended, and Chapter 2.66 'of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilmember Erickson moved to waive the normal rule regarding the adoption of Ordinances. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Braun and carried 6 - 0, with Councilmember Pittis abstaining. Councilmember Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilmember Erickson seconded the motion, which carried 6 - 1, with Councilmember Pittis voting in opposition and stating his concern with so many Ordinances being adopted following a waiver of the normal rule. OTHER 1. Farmers Market: CONSIDERATIONS: Councilmember Braun informed the Council he had been contacted by some business Farmers Market owners in the downtown area who have been losing business because of the Farmers Market on Laurel Street. He suggested that staff review the matter and consider moving the market to a parking lot in order to re-open Laurel Street. Councilmember Williams offered a different alternative, suggesting that staffalso review the possibility of permanently closing Laurel Street between First and Front Streets, to establish a covered walkway/plaza, to include the alleybetween Lincoln and Oak and Front and First Streets. Lengthy discussion ensued, and Manager Quiun responded that staff would look into all alternatives. It was pointed out that the Conditional Use Permit under which the market operates is due for consideration in the near future. Edna Peterson, owner of Necessities & Temptations at 217 North Laurel, read a statement to the Council, citing statistics as to business lost. She emphasized the feeling that the issue is more related to traffic patterns and how people move through the downtown area. She felt the alley between Laurel and Oak Streets might be a possible location for the Farmers Market, stressing her desire to not enter into an adversarial situation, as the Farmers Market is a good neighbor. Lindi Lumens, owner of Ravens World, cited statistics related to diminished sales. She indicated she has been informed that many residents won't shop downtown on Saturdays because of the traffic. Bonita Melville, owner of Diamond Gallery Jewelers, stated she has tried to be a good neighbor to the Farmers Market. She felt she could make more money if she closed the business on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the times the Farmers Market is open. She felt that people would shop at the market no matter where it is located. Jalorma McLean, Manager of the Farmers Market, had been prepared to address the Farmers Market in the process before the Planning Commission, so she was surprised that the matter was being heard before the City Council this evening. She indicated that many others have had completely different experiences with their businesses because of the market, and she asked that staff be given sufficient time to thoroughly research the issue. Further, she asked that the Council wait to hear from other business owners before taking any action. -4- CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5680 July 5, 2005 Break Mayor Headrick recessed the meeting for a break at 7:15 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m. PUBLIC I~IEARINGS - 1. Olympic Heights Phase H Final Subdivision: 14/"N" Street: OTHER: Councilmember Williams indicated that the matter of this subdivision was initially Olympic Heights Phase II addressed in March and, since that time, he has become involved as a representative Final Subdivision: 14/"N" of Ms. Pilot on a completely unrelated real estate matter. However, in keeping with Street the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, he wanted to make the business relationship Ordinance No. 3211 known and, should anyone object, he would not participate in the proceedings now before the Council. No objections were stated by the Council or anyone in the audience. Mayor Headrick opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Director Madsen reviewed Phase II of the Olympic Heights Subdivision, showing a map of the area on a PowerPoint map. The developer agreed it would be beneficial for 14~ Street to be developed to suburban standards, and an Assignment of Savings has been approved in conjunction with completion of the street improvements. The final subdivision is ready for signature, and Director Madsen recommendedthat the Council waive the second reading of the Ordinance and proceed to adoption. Suzann Pilot, developer of the Olympic Heights Subdivision, asked the Council to proceed to adoption as she is ready to move forward with the building permits on an immediate basis once the final subdivision is approved. Mayor Headrick closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3211 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, approving Phase II of the Olympic Heights Subdivision. Couneilmember Pittis moved to waive the normal rule regarding the adoption of Ordinances. Couneilmember Erickson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilmember Pittis moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. The motion was seconded by Couneilmember Braun and carried unanimously. Reprogram Community 2. Reprogram Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to Support Development Block Grant Olympic Community Action Program (OIyCAP) Dental Clinic: (CDBG) Funds to Support Olympic Community Director Madsen reviewed the Council's favorable consideration of the OlyCAP Dental Action Program (OIyCAP) Clinic at a previous meeting. One of the issues in need of resolution was the term of Dental Clinic the lease for the clinic at the Armory Square Mall, and Director Madsen advised the Council that the lease has been renegotiated to eleven years. Attorney Bloor added that the purpose of the public hearing this evening was to reprogram $120,000 of City Community Develop Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the dental clinic in serving the low-income population, which has been identified as being eligible to receive the CDBG funds. Mayor Headrick opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Peter Ripley, present in the audience, spoke in support of the project in meeting the needs of the disabled, low income, and elderly. Tim Hockett, 1214 W. 12t~ Street, also spoke in support of the project and the CDBG funding as proposed. He indicated the funds have already been used for housing purposes, as $2.5 million was brought into the community to serve the moderate and low-income residents in need of housing rehabilitation. Mr. Hockett indicated that, 5681 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 2005 Reprogram Community since the project was last addressed before the City Council, the colleges, City, and Development Block Grant OIyCAP traveled to Olympia to meet with the Governor for the signing of the historical (CDBG) Funds to Support agreement. Additionally, Mr. Hockett made a presentation in Washington, D.C. for Olympic Community Congressman Dicks in conjunction with the Congressman's request for Federal funff~ng Action Program (OIyCAP) toward the project. Bids for the clinic construction were opened earlier in the day, and Dental Clinic (Cont'd) construction should commence within a few days. Mr. Hockett thanked the City for its support. Mayor Headrick closed the public hearing, after which Councilmember Williams moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the contract committing CDBG funds to the OlyCAP Dental Clinic. The motion was seconded by Couneilmember Erickson and carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. QUASI-JUDICIAL: INFORMATION: EXECUTIVE SESSION: Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Headrick announced the need for an Executive Session for approximately one hour under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(b), to consider acquisition of real estate and RCW 42.30.110(i), to discuss with Legal Counsel an item of potential litigation or the legal risks of a proposed action. It was announced that action was possible following the Executive Session. The Executive Session convened at 7:56 p.m. and, at 8:56 p.m., the meeting was extended to 10:00 p.m. by announcement of the Mayor. RETURN TO OPEN The Executive Session concluded at 10:00 p.m., and the Council convened in regular SESSION: open session. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. ki'ichard A Hea"~rick, IQlayor BeCky). Uptol~City~lerk - -6-