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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/07/2007 e CALL TO ORDER- REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: PRESENTATIONS, CEREMONIAL MATTERS & PROCLAMATIONS: Recognition of Farmers' Market Week WORK SESSION: Economic Development Council 2nd Quarter Report e 6104 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 7, 2007 Mayor Rogers called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:05 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Rogers, Deputy Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Braun, Headrick, Munro, Petersen, Wharton and Williams Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Madsen, Attorney Bloor, Deputy Clerk Hagar, G. Cutler, T. Gallagher, D. McKeen, Y. Ziomkowski, D. Bellamente, S. Johns, K. Neal, T. Pierce, S. Roberds, W. Sterling, S. Strafford, and N. West Public Present: L. Rotmark, T. Martin, P. Morris, P. Ripley, P. McCarty, J. Parker, D. DiGuilio, M. Lang, E. King, B. Hawes, K. Bert, P. Lamoureux, R. Johnson, and C. Kidd. All others present in the audience failed to sign the roster. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Munro. Mayor Rogers read and presented a proclamation to Karen Bert declaring the week of August 12 - 18,2007, as Farmers' Market Week. Ms. Bert encouraged everyone to come down and experience the Farmers' Market and expressed appreciation for the City's support. Mayor Rogers asked the Finance Committee members to join her as she presented the Government Finance Officers' Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Director Ziomkowski for the 2007 Budget and thanked Director Ziomkowski and staff for their efforts on behalf of the City. I Economic Development Council 2nd Quarter Report Linda Rotmark, Executive Director, presented the Economic Development Council's quarterly report through June 2007, using PowerPoint slides. Ms. Rotmark summarized the EDC Contract, described its strategies, and enumerated various projects the EDC is involved in. Ms. Rotmark informed the Council of the concerns ofthe local businesses and displayed pictures of some of the new growth in Port Angeles. She said seven new businesses have joined the EDC in the first six months of the year and identified new business startups and expansions. Ms. Rotmark displayed graphs which demonstrated the unemployment status of the past year and stated currently it is 5.0%. She then distributed to the Council copies ofa 2007- 2008 Business/Industrial Recruitment Plan. She explained the report was done pro bono by Sims & Associates and the EDC staff was quite excited about it. - 1 - 6105 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 7, 2007 WORK SESSION: (Cont'd) Economic Development Council 2nd Quarter Report (Cont'd) LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS & PUBLIC COMMENT: FINANCE: Senior Center Addition Construction Contract, Project 06-11 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS Modifications to Port Angeles Municipal Code Related to New International Fire and Building Codes Mayor Rogers commented on the good fortune ofthe City to have the Lincoln Center and asked about the EDC relocating to that building, as she felt this needs to happen. Ms. Rotmark stated that Jim Haguewood has been invited to meet with the EDC to discuss .. this possibility. ' _ Mayor Rogers asked about funding the Recruitment Plan and where businesses, once recruited, would be placed. Addressing the work force of these new businesses, she noted there is already a desperate need for existing and emerging businesses located in the County. She asked how the EDC would balance the finances and staff resources to meet the needs of new and existing businesses. Ms. Rotmark stated part of the plan is to create a data base of available spaces. It was hoped that if new businesses came in, appropriate employees will be attracted. Mayor Rogers stated it was critical to have the right assets in place before introducing potential new businesses to the community. Mayor Rogers noted the presence of Patti Morris, Vice President/Acting President and Teri Martin an EDC staff member in the audience and thanked Ms. Rotmark for the update. Manager Madsen announced there were no late items and that items K2 and K3 have been tabled. Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, spoke of the increasing rates for the various utilities. He asked Council to consider granting a grace period to allow for chan&ing options of solid waste pick up without the associated administrative fee. 1. Senior Center Addition Construction Contract, Project 06-11 Director of Public Works and Utilities Cutler reviewed the information concerning the bids received for the expansion of the Senior Center addition, noting Aldergrove Construction was the low responsive bidder for the base and additive bid. There are sufficient funds from the previous Bond issue and 2007 CFP allocation to cover the cost of this project. Councilmember Braun moved to award and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract for the Senior Center Addition, Project 06-11, with Aldergrove Construction for the base bid plus the additive alternate work for the 2nd floor restroom, for a total amount of $375,664.50, including tax. Councilmember Petersen seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. None. 1. Modifications to Port Angeles Municipal Code Related to New International Fire and Building Codes Fire Chief McKeen described the modifications being recommended, which included eliminating rebates for specific sprinkler system installations and eliminating requirements for certain fire alarm systems, and explained why the changes were necessary. In fulfilling the requirement to conduct a first reading of the Ordinance, Mayor Rogers read the Ordinance by title, entitled e - 2- - ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont'd) Modifications to Port Angeles Municipal Code Related to New International Fire and Building Codes (Cont'd) Lincoln Park Fishing Age Ordinance RESOLUTIONS: OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL: Break PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER: Stormwater Rate Adjustments e CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 7, 2007 6106 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, providing for the adoption, administration and enforcement of the 2006 Edition of the International Building and Fire Code; amending Chapters 14.23 and 18.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Discussion followed, with Chief McKeen responding to questions and providing clarification. Action was continued to August 21. 2. Lincoln Park Fishing Age Ordinance Director Cutler explained the Washington State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife stocks the pond in Lincoln Park, therefore, this amendment is to comply with Fish and Wildlife regulations. In keeping with the requirement for a first reading ofthe Ordinance, Mayor Rogers read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City ofPort Angeles, Washington, amending Chapter 12.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code to revise the age to fish at Lincoln Park so it is consistent with Washington State Department ofFish and Wildlife regulations. Brief discussion followed. This item was continued to the meeting of August 21. None. None. None. Mayor Rogers recessed the meeting for a break at 6:52 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m. J. Storm water Rate Adjustments Director Cutler introduced Deputy Director of Engineering Services Sperr and Stormwater Engineer Roberts, who will be giving the presentation. He reminded the Council that this will be the first reading of the Ordinance and stated there will be a Utility Advisory Committee meeting before the next Council meeting, should issues need to be referred back. City Engineer Sperr used PowerPoint slides to demonstrate the need for the rate increase in stormwater rates. He reviewed the history of the stormwater utility, eXplaining that the utility was formed in order to fund capital projects. Successful proj ects to day include Crown Park stormwater improvements and Lincoln Street storm sewer construction. Mr. Sperr then deferred to Ms. Roberts. Ms. Roberts described the NPDES Phase II, and displayed a map which designated impaired and sensitive waters. She explained the goal of the Stormwater Management - 3 - 6107 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 7, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER: (Cont'd) Stormwater Rate Adjustments (Cont'd) Program is to reduce the discharge of pollutants and protect water quality. Ms. Roberts enumerated the six minimum control measures and the major permit requirements which include a public education program, enhanced permitting, and planning for expanded water quality monitoring among others. She explained that capital facilities planning is a balancing act, with construction costs outpacing inflation. Ms. Roberts described steps taken to date to achieve proper stormwater maintenance and operations and discussed the grant received from the Department of Ecology to help the City achieve its water quality goals. e Deputy Director Sperr concluded by providing information regarding steps that will need to be taken in the future, budget development, which includes a rebate program beginning in 2009, and the current revenue and rate structure as well as the recommended rate adjustment. Mr. Sperr responded to questions posed by the Council, providing additional information and clarification. Lengthy discussion followed on the issue of fairness, with residents bearing the burden ofthe rate increase and whether commercial rates should be revisited, especially as they relate to the cap on ERUs. Mayor Rogers noted that many of the larger commercial businesses have onsite accommodations for stormwater treatment as required by Building Code and permit. Therefore, it is difficult to have straight across rates for commercial enterprises, as some commercial entities would be unduly burdened with a double expense. At Council's request, discussion was held regarding the County and Federal government's part in monitoring stormwater, as the City has no control over what comes down from the creeks and into the City's stormwater system. Discussions have been held with the County and National Park staff inviting them to be part of the stormwater shed. Both entities declined the invitation to participate even though 62% of the watershed is in the County and 12% is the National Park. However, discussion is ongoing and positive at this time. Questions arose regarding monitoring stations to determine the quality of water as it enters the City limits. Manager Madsen announced that Ed Chadd from Streamkeepers was present in the audience, who may be able to address this issue. Engineer Roberts stated discussions have been held with Streamkeepers regarding refining the monitoring plan. Following further discussion, in keeping with the requirement for a first reading of the Ordinance, Mayor Rogers read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising stormwater rates, and amending Chapter 13.63 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Mayor Rogers opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. Ed Chadd, 307 W. 6th St., was glad to see the program moving along and projects being accomplished. He supported increasing the stormwater rates to $6.00 per month per equivalent residential unit (ERU), but did ask several questions, regarding ERUs, incentives, how many commercial businesses are larger than the cap of 10 ERUs and others. Director Cutler asked for time to research some of the questions in order to provide definitive answers. Mr. Chadd was invited to meet with staff at his convenience to further discuss the issue. e - 4- e PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER: (Cont'd) Stormwater Rate Adjustments (Cont'd) Municipal Code Amendment - Infill Overlay Zone and Planned Low Impact \D~~elop'mbnt Z;one . FINANCE: e Lease for Interim Light Operations Facility CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 7, 2007 6108 Cherie Kidd, 101 E. 10th St., spoke in support of the incentives program and asked the Council to remember that many citizens are elderly and on low incomes and this rate increase will be difficult for them. Peter Ripley, 114E. 6th St., # 102, asked if this was part of the water utility, which it is not, and asked if the citizens had been promised these rates would never be raised, which they weren't. Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, echoed Ms. Kidd's concerns for those on fixed low incomes and asked for reconsideration of the method of calculating new rates and to eliminate the cap on commercial properties. Ed Chadd, returned to the podium to state that he felt that the average impact of total impervious surface of most residential lots was less than 4,000 square feet, which is the number used in rate calculations. He felt an ERU of 3,000 square feet would be more equitable. There being no further testimony, Mayor Rogers continued the public hearing to August 21,2007. 2. Municipal Code Amendment - Injill Overlay Zone and Planned Low Impact Development Zone. " ~rincipal Planner West used PowerPoint slides to describe the benefits of an Planned Low .\,,' ~:","L')mpact Development Zone and the Infill Overlay Zone. Mr. West responded to questions regarding the Low Impact Development Zone and whether interest has been expressed by developers. Mayor Rogers opened the public hearing at 8:43 p.m. In keeping with the requirement for a first reading of the Ordinance, Mayor Rogers read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City ofPort Angeles, Washington, adding a new Planned Low Impact Development (PUD) zone to the Zoning Code, Title 17, of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adding a new Infill Overlay Zone (lOZ) to the Zoning Code, Title 17, of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, asked for clarification ofInfill and Overlay, which was provided by Mr. West. There being no further testimony, Mayor Rogers continued the public hearing to August 21,2007. 2. Lease for Interim Light Operations Facility Tabled to a future meeting. - 5 - 6109 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 7, 2007 FINANCE: (Cont'd) Light Operations Building Modifications Project 06-37 CONSENT AGENDA: INFORMATION: ADJOURNMENT: 3. Light Operations Building Modifications Project 06-37 Tabled to a future meeting. e Councilmember Headrick moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.) City Council Minutes dated July 17; 2.) Electric Rates - Set public hearing; 3.) DNRAquatics Lease for Landfill Revetment Wall; 4,) DNRAquatlcs Lease and bill of sale for Rayonier Outfall; 5) DNRAquatics Lease for Oak Street Waterfront Parking; and 6.) Expenditure Approval List: 7/7 - 7/27 - $3,294,935.56. Councilmember Wharton seconded the motion. Following brief discussion and clarification, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Manager Madsen announced the position of Police Chief has been narrowed down to six candidates. Interviews will be conducted on August 24, preceded by an evening event, which will allow for Council and the public to meet the candidates. At Manager Madsen's request, Director Cutler provided a brief update on the EUGA sewer project, the Gateway project, and the 8th Street Bridge project. e - 6-