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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/19/2005 5684. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington July 19, 2005 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Headrick called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order SPECIAL MEETING: at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Headrick, Councilmembers Braun, Munro, Pittis, Rogers, and Williams. Members Absent: Councilmember Erickson. Staff Present: Manager Quinn, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Upton, G. Cutler, M. Madsen, D. McKeen, T. Riepe, Y. Ziomkowski, M. Vanderziel, K. Money, K. Loghry, A. GolT, B. Horton, L. Kheriaty, M. Puntenney, L. Gunderson, L. Bryant, C. Possinger, T. Rook, P. Reifenstahl, L. Hainstock, and C. Kathol. Public Present: D. Shargel, L. Crowley, D. Macias, S. Chadd, C. Kidd, B. Hoine, R. Peterson, J. Brewer, J. Vennetti, J. McClean, T. Jones, and S. Charno. All others present in the audience failed to sign the roster. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Public Works & Utilities Director ALLEGIANCE: Cutler. PUBLIC CEREMONIES, 1. Proclamation to Recognize Port Angeles Landfill Employees: PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Headrick read a proclamation recognizing Landfill employees Mark Vanderziel, Ken Money, and Ken Loghry for their immediate action in administering on-the-scene Proclamation to Recognize first aid to a customer who was seriously injured at the Landfill. Deputy Director of Port Angeles Landfill Operations Puntenney presented Ken Money with a new shirt to replace the one used Employees to create a tourniquet for f'ncst aid purposes. Recognition o£ 10th 2. Recognition of l Oth Anniversary of Mutsu City and Port Angeles Sister-City Anniversary of Mutsu City Agreement: and Port Angeles Sister- City Agreement Mayor Headrick read a proclamation designating the month of July 2005 as a time to celebra~ and recognize the 1 O-year anniversary of Port Angeles' Sister-City Agxeement with Mutsu City, Japan. Mayor Headrick asked for a moment of silence for the recent passing of Clallam County Assessor Linda Owings-Rosenburgh. WORK SESSION: Aquatic Center Presentation: Aquatic Center Director Cutler provided background information on the formation of a group to study Presentation the possible locations for a new swimming pool. Mr. Harry Dorssers then contacted the City regarding his experience in designing aquatic centers in North America and Europe and, after hearing a presentation from Mr. Dorssers as to his vision for the t~vo -1- 5685 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 19, 2005 WORK SESSION: sites, the Pool Oversight Committee recommended a presentation be made to the City (Cout'd) Council Aquatic Center Director Cutler introduced Harry Dorssers, Concept Dorssers, and Treadwell Jones, Presentation (Cont'd) Larkin Aquatics, who made a joint presentation with the use of PowerPoint slides. They discussed various projects on wl~ch they have worked over the years, the innovative approaches incorporated in their aquatics centers, the aspects of appeal to different ages, and the elements of their aquatics centers. Those elements include a zero beach pool, interactive play features, water slides, saunas, lazy rivers, lap and competition pools, dive wells, spa pools, and quiet areas. Messrs. Dorssers and Jones showed a conceptual drawing of an aquatics center for Port Angeles, and Mr~ Dorssers addressed ins preference for siting of the facility on the Oak Street property. Lengthy discussion ensued, and Messrs. Dorssers and Jones and Director Cutler answered questions posed by the Council and the public on such issues as location of bleachers, areas for exercise bikes, water slides to the outside of the structure, cost structures, and increased tourism because of the facility. It was noted that a business model must be prepared before costs and fees can be addressed. Peter Ripley, present in the audience, felt this proposal would be the best development option, as it would bring people into the community. Jim Hoine, 792 Glass Road and President of the Swim Club, indicated that the design would meet all of the Swim Club's needs, and he felt the commufftty would support the aquatics center· He was excited about the proposal. Councilmember Rogers asked for input from the Port Angeles Downtown Association, and John Brewer, representing the PADA, just learned about the proposal, but he found it fascinafmg. Cherie Kidd, 101 E. 10~h Street, found the proposal to be extremely exciting, as everyone's needs would be met and the downtown area would be re-energized. Danette Macias, 323 N. Larch Avenue, was previously a nanny in Germany, and she was certain she had visited one of Mr. Dorssers' centers in that area. She felt many people would be attracted to the aquatics center, such as military personnel from Bangor. Director Cutler suggested that, if there is consensus to move forward, staffcould meet with Mr. Dorssers and Mr. Jones to identify thc next steps to follow for the concept. He and Manager Quinn suggested that the concept could be further explored on a parallel path to that for the swimrmng pool siting currently under evaluation· Discussion centered around the previously approved survey to be conducted regarding the pool, and Director Cutler indicated there would be public outxeach in September or October and that a survey could be held in abeyance pending more substantive information on the direction being followed· Questions were raised as to the status of the Pool Oversight Committee, and opinions were expressed that the comrmttee should also be involved in the consideration of the aquatics center. Following further discussion, Couneilmember Braun motioned to move the concept forward as a third option, parallel with the other two options under consideration. Couneilmember Pittis seconded the motion, after wl~ch inthvidual Councilmembers expressed their opinions on the proposal· Councilmember Williams moved to amend the motion by adding the Gateway site as another location to be considered for the center. The motion died for lack of a second. The question was called, a vote was taken, and the motion carried unanimously. Break Mayor Headrick recessed the meeting for a break at 6:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:50 p.m. -2- CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5686 July 19, 2005 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Headrick called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order REGULAR MEETING: at 6:50 p.m. LATE ITEMS TO BE Manager Quiun asked to add a Resolution as Agenda Item F.I., authorizing PLACED ON THIS OR reimbursement to the City for money spent for VffUGA materials and equipment FUTURE AGENDAS & purchases. PUBLIC COMMENT: Councilmember Williams asked for a future report from staff regarding the referendum/initiative process and why the City opted to take the direction it did as a non-charter code city. He agreed the report could be made two meetings from today. There was no public comment. INFORMATION: Skate Park Update: Steve Zanovic, Nor'Wester Rotary, distributed a memo and photos to the Council and provided a status report on the skate park. The bowls have been Skate Park Update completed as of today, and an open house has been scheduled for September 2nd, with the grand opening scheduled to occur the following day. Mr. Zeunvic noted that, once completed, this will be a $.5 million facility that will prove to be a significant asset to the community. He added that donations are still being accepted and can be sent to Nor'Wester Rotary at P. O. Box 176, Port Angeles. Mr. Zenovic was lauded by the Conncil and staff for his leadership on the project. He then explained that the planned concession stand will be held in abeyance pending further review. FINANCE: Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement to City for WUGA Material & Equipment Purchases: Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement to City for Attorney Bloor explained that the City intends to issue bonds to cover part of the costs WUGA Material & for improvements in the Western UGA annexation area and, because some expenses Equipment Purchases have already been paid by the City, it is necessary to adopt a resolution authorizing the Resolution No. 13-05 reimbursement of those expenses to the City fromthe bondproceeds. Mayor Headrick read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 13-05 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, declaring its intent to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds of tax- exempt debt to be incurred by the City. Councilmember Pittis suggested that language in the Resolution be changed from "water line extensions" and "sanitary sewer line extensions" to "water system extensions" and "sanitary sewer system extensions". Councilmember Williams moved to pass the Resolution as read by title, incorporating the changes suggested by Councilmember Pittis. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Braun and carried unanimously. OTHER 2. Automatic Response Agreement between the City of Port Angeles and CONSIDERATIONS: Clallam County Fire District #2: Automatic Response Because the Chief of Fire District #2 was present in the audience, Mayor Headrick Agreement between the suggested that consideration be given to the Automatic Response Agreement before the City of Port Angeles and Council. Fire Chief McKeen reviewed the revisions being made to the Automatic Clallam County Fire Response Agreement, many of which were brought about by the transition of services District #2 for the recently annexed area in the Western UGA. Also, other geographical areas needed to be incorporated into the agreement. Councilmember Braun moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the revised automatic Response Agreement with Clallam County Fire District #2. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. -3- 5687 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 19, 2005 CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Pittis moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.) City Council Minutes of July 5, 2005 Regular Meeting and July 8, 2005 Special Meeting; 2.) Expenditure Report - July 8, 2005 - $724,620.76; and 3.) Electronic Payment - July 8, 2005 - $1,406,196.90. Couneilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL CouncilmemberBraun and Port Commissioner Bell met with Martha Hurd, Department COMMITTEE of Natural Resources, regarding the possibility of an outdoor ice skating facility on REPORTS: DNR property at the waterfront. Councilmember Braun reviewed activines scheduled in association with the l0th Anniversary Sister-City relationship with Mutsu City. He indicated he would provide copies of the schedule to the Councilmembers. Manager Quinn, at Councilmember Williams' request, reviewed discussions held at a recent Port Angeles Forward meeting on such topics as the Front Street Corridor Plan, the evaluation of a business registration program, and a presentation on funding mechanisms available. Councilmember Rogers indicated that the annual congressional budget schedule has been challenging in view of the nomination of a Supreme Court Justice. ORDINANCES NOT None. REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: OTHER 3. Amendment to Port Angeles Downtown Association Agreement: CONSIDERATIONS: Manager Quiun reviewed proposed amendments to the agreement with the Port Amendment to Port Angeles Downtown Association; Councilmember Pittis suggested the funding be Angeles Downtown rounded to $20,000 for value received and that the contract term be changed to Association Agreement December 31, 2006, because of possible changes in future circumstances. In the ensuing discussion, the Council and John Brewer, President of the PADA, addressed the matter of a sidewalk cleaning machine that had been purchased for the PADA by the City. It was agreed that further consideration needed to be given to insurance, training, operators, and the like, and the Council asked that more emphasis on the part of the businesses be placed on keeping sidewalks clean in the downtown business corridor. Councilmember Rogers moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the amended Agreement between the City of Port Angeles and the Port Angeles Downtown Association, changing the funding to $20,000 and the contract term to December 31, 2006. Councilmember Pittis seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Director Cutler will be in contact with Mr. Brewer on the matter of imposing parking restrictions for street cleaning purposes. Solid Waste 1. Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan lnterlocal Agreementwith Clallam County: Comprehensive Plan Interlocal Agreement with Director Cutler reviewed the proposed Interlocal Agreement with Clallam County for Clallam County the Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan. He answered questions posed by the Council and offered a correction to Page 35 wherein the year noted under the participant obligations needed to be changed to 2006. Councilmember Braun moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with Clallam County and to authorize staff to make minor changes in the agreement as necessary, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Munro and carried unanimously. -4- CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5688 July 19, 2005 Inteflocal Agreement with 2. lnterlocal Agreement with Clallam County re. Building Permits & Inspection Clallam County re. Completion in Western Urban Growth Area: Building Permits & Inspection Completion in Community & Economic Development Director Madsen summarized information Western Urban Growth relative to a joint effort on the part of the City and the County to ensure the smooth Area transition of building inspections for permits issued under the County's jurisdiction prior to the annexation of the Western UGA. The joint inspections will occur for those permits issued by the County, and the permits issued from this point on will be issued by the City. Following discussion, Councilmember Braun moved to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement with Clallam County. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rogers and carried unanimously. 2005 Community Work 5. 2005 Community Work Plan; Plan Manager Quirm presented the 2005 Commumty Work Plan that incorporated all of the Council's suggested changes and additions. He suggested that the Council plan to meet in the next couple of months to address the 2006 Work Plan. Councilmember Munro moved to adopt the amended 2005 Community Work Plan. Councilmember Pittis seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. OTHER: PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. QUASI-JUDICIAL: INFORMATION: The status report on the Skate Park was presented earlier in the meeting. Peter Ripley addressed the Council by apologizing for earlier remarks made regarding the aquatics center; he felt his comments may have been ill timed. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Headrick announced the need for an Executive Session for approximately 45 minutes 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. No action was anticipated. The Executive Session convened at 8:15 p.m. and, at 9:00 p.m., the meeting was extended to 9:30 p.m. by announcement of the Mayor. RETURN TO OPEN The Executive Session concluded at 9:30 p.m., and the Council convened in regular SESSION: open session. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Richard A ~Ieadrick, l~ayor ' Becky J. Up~, C~ Clerk- - -5-