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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/05/2006 e CALL TO ORDER- REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: PRESENTATIONS, CEREMONIAL MATTERS & PROCLAMATIONS: Proclamation in Recognition of National Recreation & Parks Month Proclamation Honoring Mayor Rogers' Election as Secretary of the Association of Washington Cities WORK SESSION: e LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS & PUBLIC COMMENT: 5929 ............1 '~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington July 5, 2006 Mayor Rogers called the regular meeting ofthe Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:05 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Rogers, Deputy Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Braun, Headrick, and Munro. Members Absent: Councilmember Wharton; one vacancy. Staff Present: Manager Madsen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Upton, G. Cutler, D. McKeen, T. Riepe, Y. Ziomkowski, T. Pierce, B. Sterling, C. Delikat, G. Kenworthy, N. West, S. Johns, S. Sperr, T. Partch, A. Mozingo, E. Joner, and E. Cowon- Kuist. Public Present: D. Chamblin, D. Postma, H. Clark, P. Walker, D. Reiss, J. Butler, K. Laidlaw, P. Lamoureux, C. Kidd, E. Petersen, J. Gilmore, T. Jennings, and H. Elwood. All others present in the al.fdience failed to sign the roster. The PI~dge! of Allegiance to the FI~g was led by Deputy Mayor Williams. J. Pro2lamation in Recognition of National Recreation & Parks Month: Following infOrmative comments by Recreation Deputy Director Sterling, Mayor Rogers read and p~esented a proclamation declaring July, 2006, as National Recreation and Parks Month. Mr. Sterling was joined by members of the Recreation staff in accepting the proclamation. 2. Proclamation Honoring Mayor Rogers' Election as Secretary of the Association of Washington Cities: Manager Madsen announced that Mayor Karen Rogers had been elected Secretary of the Association of Washington Cities, and Deputy Mayor Williams read and presented the Mayor with a proclamation in her honor. None. Manager Madsen indicated that staff had no additions to the agenda this evening. John Gilmore, 3115 City Lights Place, expressed displeasure with ftreworks set off in his neighborhood, the dangers of ftreworks, his efforts to obtain Police response, and his desire to see the City ban ftreworks in the future. Dotti Chamblin, P. O. Box 597, Neah Bay, addressed the Council on an experience in - 1 - 5930 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 2006 LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON TIDS OR FUTURE AGENDAS & PUBLIC COMMENT: (Cont'd) CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: Initiative and Referendum Procedures Ordinance No. 3252 Correction to P AMC Section 17.14.040- Residential Medium Density Ordinance No. 3253 the County where her personal safety was threatened, resulting in concern for the safety of all women in the area. Mayor Rogers acknowledged receipt of a letter from Ms. Chamblin and agreed to be in contact with her on the matter. e Cherie Kidd, 101 E. 10th Street, Planning Commission Chair, spoke regarding a recent vacancy created on the Planning Commission; she supported the appointment ofMr. Doc Reiss to fill that vacancy. Ms. Kidd then noted a recent article in a periodical on the popularity of a water park, and she also agreed that fireworks is a problem. Jan Butler, 1310 S. "I" Street, spoke in support of a ban on fireworks, indicating that fireworks debris hit her home and landed on her roof. She further indicated she could lose a pet because of the trauma created by the fireworks. She supported a fireworks ban and a public display of fireworks only. Councilmember Munro agreed that fireworks are a problem, and he asked that the matter be considered by the Health & Safety Committee, and Councilmember Braun asked that Chiefs Riepe and McKeen plan to place the matter on the next committee meeting agenda. Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, reiterated comments previously submitted by supporting the transfer of the downtown mural to the Jones Street reservoir. None. 1. Initiative and Referendum Procedures: Attorney Bloor advised the Council this would constitute the second reading of an Ordinance that would adopt initiative and referendum powers. He indicated the Ordinance is in standard form in adopting those powers as available to Code cities under State law. Mayor Rogers fulfilled the requirement for a second reading and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3252 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting a power of initiative and referendum for the registered voters of the ~ity. Councilmember Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Munro a~d carried unanimously. 2. Correction to PAMC Section 17.14.040 - Residential Medium Density: Principal Planner West reviewed the need for a correction to language explaining the area and dimensional requirements for the Residential Medium Density zone, Section 17.14.040 P AMC. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Headrick moved to waive the second reading of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Deputy Mayor Williams. Clarification on the correction was provided, after which a vote was taken on the motion, which carried by a majority vote with Councilmember Munro voting in opposition. Mayor Rogers read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3253 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending a portion of the Zoning Code, Title 17, of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. e - 2- e Correction to PAMC Section 17.14.040- Residential Medium Density Ordinance No. 3253 (Cont'd) RESOLUTIONS: OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Skate Park - Process to Evaluate Helmet Requirements PUBLIC HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL: PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER: e FINANCE: Aquatic Center Consultant Agreement ,......."...,0,.,. _'..''''''\'''' .'., , 'I CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 2006 5931 Councilmember Headrick mov~d to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilmember Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. None. 1. Process for Naming Public Facilities: Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler advised the Council that, as a result of the tragic death of skateboarder Frank Russo and the subsequent request by the community's youth to name the Skate Park after Frank, staff had proposed that a procedure be developed for naming public facilities. He proposed that the matter be referred to the Parks ~nd Facilities Oversight Committee and the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission and, further, that a public meeting be scheduled to receive public input. A recommendation could then be submitted to the City Council for consideration. Councilmember Braun moved to direct staffto develop a procedure for naming public facilities, and direct the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission to conduct a public meeting to enable the development of a policy for naming public facilities and, upon completion of the policy development, return to Council for concurrence. Councilmember Munro seconded the motion and, following brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 2. Skate Park - Recommendations on Process to Evaluate Helmet Requirements: Attorney Bloor noted the suggestion submitted for the City to require helmets and other protective gear at the Skate Park. He reviewed discussions held prior to the opening of the Skate Park, and the helmet issue was one that had been studied in depth. The Council ultimately took the position to not require helmets; however, the Council has since adopted revisions pertinent to the use of skates, skateboards, in-line skates and the like on City sidewalks, so it might be helpful to again consider the two issues, one related to helmets and the other related to requirements elsewhere. Attorney Bloor noted that staff felt the information may need to be updated, so it could be discussed by the Health & Safety Committee and the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission with a recommendation forwarded to the City Council. Councilmember Braun asked that information be obtained from other municipalities as to helmet and enforcement requirements. Deputy Mayor Williams moved to direct staff to update the information and present the information to both the Parks Commission and the Council's Public Safety Committee and, once the committees have completed a re-evaluation, to report back to the City Council. Councilmember Munro seconded the motion which, following brief discussion, carried unanimously. None. None. 1. Aquatic Center Consultant Agreement: Director Cutler sunlmarized information relative to the proposed consultant agreement for the Aquatic Center, to include the selection process, scope of work, and fee. - 3 - 5932 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 2006 FINANCE: (Cont'd) Aquatic Center Consultant Agreement (Cont' d) Break Consultant Selection for CSO Project Design, Project 06-01 Amendment to Parametrix Engineering Services Agreement Shane Park Bollards EquipmentPurchase - New Ambulance Deputy Mayor Williams moved to grant the City Manager one-time authority to sign a consultant agreement with Larkin Aquatics, Inc., of Kansas City, MO, in the amount not to exceed $20,000 for professional services associated with developing an aquatic center concept design and opinion of costs. CounciImember Headrick seconded the motion, which carried by a majority vote with CounciImember Braun voting in opposition. e Mayor Rogers recessed the meeting for a break at 7:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:16 p.m. 2. Consultant Selection for CSO Project Design, Project 06-01: Director Cutler introduced Project Manager Terri Partch, who used PowerPoint slides to update the Council on the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Project in order to proceed to a consultant's agreement. Ms. Partch provided a CSO program overview, a summary of City actions taken, a review of Phase I projects, a map reflecting the locations of the improvements, and the consultant selection process where Brown & Caldwell was determined to be the most qualified. She also summarized the costs for redesign, as well as construction costs. Discussion ensued with regard to where the City will be in 2015 in terms of CSO' s, and the types of grants and loans for which the City will be submitting applications. It was noted that the Utility Advisory Committee had met and recommended approval of Brown & Caldwell. CounciImember Braun moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a professional consultant agreement with Brown and Caldwell of Seattle, W A, for predesign of the first three of the CSO projects for an amount not to exceed $340,000. The motion was seconded by CounciImember Munro and carried unanimously. 3. Amendment to Parametrix Engineering Services Agreement: Director Cutler summarized the amendment for additional engineering assistance for construction management of the Landfill Bluff Stabilization Project, something that was considered earlier by the Utility Advisory Committee and recommended for approval. CounciImember Munro moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Parametrix in the amount of $231,270 which includes $50,000 to be used for directed services. Deputy Mayor Williams seconded the motion which, after clarification provided by staff, carried unanimously. 4. Shane Park Bollards: Director Cutler reviewed the need for bollards to protect Shane Park from vandalism as endorsed by the Parks Facilities Committee. CounciImember Munro moved to authorize the Public Works & Utilities Director to construct the bollard system to protect Shane Park and allocate $21,000 from the unallocated portion of the 2006/2007 Government Fund Reserves. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Headrick and carried unanimously. Brief discussion ensued, and the Council agreed it would be helpful to have updated information as to the funds remaining in the unallocated portion of the 2006/2007 Government Fund Reserves. 5. , Equipment Purchase - New Ambulance: Fire Chief McKeen reviewed the bid received for a new ambulance; the bid amount was slightly under the City's estimate and available reserves. Following brief discussion, CounciImember Braun Illoved to authorize the City Manager to sign a contract and purchase order with Braun Northwest, Inc., of Chehalis, W A, for a a new ambulance and associated equipment in the amount of $135,933.60, ., including sales tax. Councilmember Munro seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. - 4- e e I CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 2006 5933 CONSENT AGENDA: Deputy Mayor Williams moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.) City Council Minutes dated June 19, 2006; and 2.) Expenditure Approval List: 6/10 - 6/23 - $1,056,410.50. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Braun and carried unanimously. INFORMATION: Manager Madsen extended an invitation to the Council to begin use of the new mailboxes in the City Manager's office. He also advised the Council that its access to the City's e-mail system is forthcoming. He referenced the previous mention of the vacancy on the Planning Commission, noting the City would follow the appropriate protocol forfilling the vacated position. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Rogers announced the need for an Executive Session under the authority of RCW 42.30.11 O(b) and (i) - real estate and potential litigation for approximately 40 minutes, with no action anticipated. The Executive Session convened at 8:00 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The Executive Session concluded at 8:40 p.m., and the Council convened in regular open session. No action was taken. ADJ2HNT~ 1i=;;;;;;:;:?:, ~afl:o~yo':J h4~ Becky J. Up L - 5 -