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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/01/2006 e e CALL TO ORDER- SPECIAL MEETING: ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: CALL TO ORDER- REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: PRESENTATIONS, CEREMONIAL MATTERS & PROCLAMATIONS: WORK SESSION: Strategic Planning ~'I 5938 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 1, 2006 Mayor Rogers called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:30 p.rn. The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. under the authority ofRCW 42.30.110 (i), to discuss potential litigation for approximately one-half hour. The Executive Session was extended to 6:10 p.rn. by announcement of the Mayor. The Executive Session concluded at 6: 1 0 p.m., and the Council convened in regular open session. Mayor Rogers called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:18 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Rogers, Deputy Mayor Williams [arrived at 7:08 p.m.] Councilmembers Braun, Headrick, Munro, Petersen, and Wharton. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Madsen, Attorney Bloor, Deputy Clerk Hagar, G. Cutler, K. Dubuc, T. Riepe, Y. Ziomkowski, T. Pierce, S. Johns, D Bellamente, and S. McLain. Public Present: E. Tuttle, C. Kidd, D. Goodman, P. Lamoureux, and T. Jennings. All others present in the audience failed to sign the roster. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Headrick. None. City of Port Angeles Strategic Plan: City Manager Madsen reminded the Council that the strategic planning process had begun earlier in the year with the assistance of Jim Haguewood from One Group and Teresa Pierce from City staff. Manager Madsen then deferred to Mr. Haguewood, who recognized and thanked Ms. Pierce for her assistance. Using PowerPoint slides, Mr. Haguewood then presented a brief overview and review of how the process was started and at what stage the Plan is today. Mr. Haguewood concluded his presentation by stating the next steps are public presentation of the PI~n a,nd obtaining community comment. Suggestions forreceiving public input includedT6wnHall meetings, Service Club meetings, and neighborhood - 1 ~ 5939 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 1, 2006 Strategic Planning (Cont' d) LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON TIDS OR FUTURE AGENDAS & PUBLIC COMMENT: CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTIONS: OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL: PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER: FINANCE: City/PUD Wholesale Water Agreement meetings, as well as a public relations campaign and a dedicated page on the City's web site with e-mail comments. Lengthy discussion followed, with emphasis being placed on the importance of receiving community comment on the Strategic Plan. It was the general consensus of the Council that staffbe directed to consider the options for presenting the information to the public, ensuring that a variety of methods are used to disseminate the information to the largest audience possible. e Before proceeding with the agenda, Mayor Rogers read aloud a letter to the City Manager from the Washington Finance Officer's Association announcing that Finance Director Ziomkowski has earned the Professional Finance Officer's Award. Vanessa Shearer, 2446 Hidden Way, represented the Senior Games on behalf of the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Shearer described the Senior Games and noted that they contribute to the economic health of the City. She acknowledged the contributions made by City staff and reviewed the economic statistics from the 2005 Games. Ms. Shearer responded to questions presented by Council. Dick Goodman, 1703 Melody Circle, Port Angeles, wearing the various medals he has won at past Games, encouraged participation in the Senior Games and described the various competitive events. Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, congratulated Director Ziomkowski on her award, and suggested methods to obtain public input on the Strategic Plan. Councilmember Braun reported on the July 20th Health and Safety Committee meeting he attended, where discussion was held on the International Fire Code Updates. He noted that the Washington State Legislature has enacted HB 1401, which mandates that automatic sprinkler systems be installed in new or existing night clubs prior to December 1st. To his belief, there are three buildings in Port Angeles that qualify. Councilmember Braun noted that skate board helmet requirements were also discussed. None. None. None. None. None. 1. CitylPUD Wholesale Water Agreement: Director of Public Works & Utilities Cutler noted he had distributed an updated memorandum for this item; he then deferred to Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Resources, who reviewed the history of the issue and summarized the new agreement. It was moved by Councilmember Headrick and seconded by Councilmember Petersen to authorize the Ml,lyor ,to sign a Wholesale Water Agreement with Clallam County' Public Utility District #1 in accord with the terms presented by e - 2- e FINANCE: (Cont'd) City/PUD Wholesale Water Agreement (Cont'd) Lincoln Street Storm Sewer Project 05-13 CONSENT AGENDA: INFORMATION: EXECUTIVE SESSION: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: e '-''';~'.; "",'.'<, '" ..;., "';"/: ,','^'.;~ ,. CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 1, 2006 5940 Mr. McLain. Following brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilmember Munro noted this was a good contract for all involved. 2. Lincoln Street Storm Sewer, Project 05-13: Director Cutler indicated this project will extend the storm sewer line in Lincoln Street between 4th and 7th Streets, eliminating combined sewer overflows into Peabody Creek at 2nd Street. He reminded the Council that the project was originally bid in May, and the single bid received was significantly above the engineer's estimate. The project was readvertised with scope revisions, and two bids were received. Councilmember Braun moved to award the project and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Primo Construction in the amount of $585,234~90, for the Lincoln Street Storm Sewer, Project 05-13 and also authorize an increase in the funds allocated from the Stormwater Utility by $100,000. Councilmember Munro seconded the motion. Following brief clarificati~n, Councilmember Petersen announced that her son works for Primo Construction. Attorney Bloor asked questions regarding the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, to which Councilmember Petersen responded. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilmember Munro moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.) City Council Minutes dated July 18, 2006; 2.) Municipal Pier Repair; Project 03-18; and 3.) Expenditure Approval List: $732,999.49. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Braun and carried unanimously. Manager Madsen announced Chief McKeen and Training Officer Bogues are in Puyallup inspecting the City's new aerial platform truck. Director Cutler announced that the City is looking for volunteers to man its booth at the upcoming County Fair. He encouraged Council participation and offered to place their names on the volunteer sign up sheet. Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Rogers announced the need for an Executive Session under the authority of RCW 42.30.110 (i), to discuss potential litigation for approximately 45 minutes, with no action anticipated. The Executive Session convened at 7:35 p.rn. and, at 8:20 p.rn., the Executive Session was extended to 8:35 p.rn. by announcement of the Mayor. The Executive Session concluded at 8:35 p.rn., and the Council convened in regular open session. No action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. "-- - 3 -