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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/17/1999 4040 CITY ·COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 17, 1999 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Braun called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at REGULAR MEETING: 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Braun, Councilmembers Campbell, Hulett, McKeown, Wiggins, and Williams. Members Absent: coUncilman Doyle. Staff Present: Manager Quinn, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B. Becker, S. Brodhun, B. Collins, G. Cutler, Y. Ziomkowski, T. O'Neill, B. Beverford, D. McGinley, T. Riepe, R. Johnson, D. Madison, and G. Kenworthy. Public Present: L. Meyer and L. Lee. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Finance Director Ziomkowski. ALLEGIANCE: CEREMONIAL Louise Meyer, 2629 Franklin Lane, Clallam County Fair Advisory Board, presented the MATTERS/ Mayor with a Clallam County Fair T-shirt and the Council and City Manager with Fair PROCLAMATIONS: pins. She invited everyone to participate in the Fair's festivities. WORK SESSION: None. LATE ITEMS TO BE None. PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDA: FINANCE: 1. Award Bid for Peabody Heights Watermain Improvements Peabody Heights Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works and Utilities Watermain Improvements Department. Councilman Wiggins asked why only one bid was received. Director Cutler said he, too, was concerned with the single bid, and staff has been asked to attempt a wider dissemination in advertising bids. Time of year also plays a part, as there is a fair amount of conshmction taking place. Councilman Wiggins moved to award the bid for the Peabody Heights Water Main Improvements Project No. 99- 13 to the lowest responsible bidder, Lakeside Industries Inc., of Port Angeles, in the amount of $82,553.21. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 5th & Tumwater Slide 2. Award Bid for 5th & Tumwater Slide Repair Repair Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works & Utilities Department. Councilman Wiggins asked if there had been any further dialogue with FEMA regarding repair assistance. Director Cutler informed the Council that the State -1- 4041 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 17, 1999 5th & Tumwater Slide is pursuing additional funds, and a staff member from Congressman Dicks' office Repair (Cont'd) indicated the matter would be pursued from their perspective as well. However, there are no guarantees. Construction time lines were requested by Councilman Hulett, which will be provided at a later date by Director Cutler. Folio.wing further discussion, Councilman Campbell moved to award the bid for the Tumwater and Sa Street Slide Repair Project No. 99-05 to the lowest responsible bidder, General Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $112,624.00. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Discussion followed, and clarification was provided regarding the costs of the reservoir cover projects. Councilmember McKeown moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1) Council minutes of August 3, 1999, regular meeting and August 10, 1999, special meeting; 2) Check register - August 12, 1999 .- $1,102,517.69; 3) Out-of-state travel for Backflow Prevention Coordinator; 3) Authorize contract with State for Reservoir cover loans. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion. All Council members voted in support of the motion, with the exception of Councilman Campbell, who abstained from voting on the minutes due to his absence from the meetings. Since abstentions are counted as affirmative votes, the motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL Councilmember McKeown stated the Gateway Workshops are currently underway, and COMMITTEE she and Councilmen Wiggins and Williams attended today's session. She encouraged REPORTS: others to attend. Mayor Braun welcomed the Regional Babe Ruth Tournament visitors and players, with teams from British Columbia, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming. He commended the efforts of the Parks & Recreation staff who worked so hard to organize this tournament. Mayor Braun read aloud a letter from a citizen commending the customer service he received from Field Service Representative Rick Hostetler. Ordinances Not Requiring Public Hearings - None. Resolutions Not Requiring Public Hearings: None Other Considerations Budget Rent-A-Car Lease 1. Lease to Budget Rent-A-Car for Parking, Spaces Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works and Utilities Department. At Council's request, Manager Quinn explained why it was a five-year lease and explained that the lease can be canceled by either party with thirty days notice, particularly if another use for the property should arise. CounciImember McKeown asked why a lease was necessary, and Property Manager Madison indicated it is desirous to obtain payments for the use of the property. Following further brief discussion and clarification, Councilman Wiggins moved to authorize Mayor Braun to sign the lease agreement with Budget Rent-A-Car for $200.00 per month for the lot formerly occupied by the l-Ieckman Building. Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Downtown Forward 2. ,~ppointments to the Downtown Forward Executive Committee (at large) Executive Committee Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the City Clerk. Councilmember McKeown moved to appoint Don Corson and ,loseph Melton as citizens-at-large -2- 4042 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 17, 1999 on the Downtown Forward Executive Committee. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion. Attorney Knutson noted that, because of the Council's Rules of Procedure, the motion should include the language that the Council agrees to deviate from the standard method of making appointments. Councilmembers McKeown and Wiggins, as maker and seconder of the motion, agreed to the inclusion of the suggested language. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Clerk Upton indicated there were actually five (5) at-large members on the Downtown Forward Executive Committee; three appointments will need to be considered this coming year. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. QUASI-JUDICIAL: INFORMATION: City Manager's Report Manager Quinn noted several upcoming meetings and events as listed in the packet, to include an emergency preparedness drill on Friday, August 20, 1999, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Manager Quinn referred to the August 24, 1999, joint EPA/Ecology meeting. He suggested the City send a letter and a copy of Resolution 17-98, reaffirming the Council's wish to have the DOE serve as lead agency for the Rayonier site clean up. Councilmember McKeown moved to direct staff to draft a letter for the Mayor's signature. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. The Council is invited to meet with Congressman Dicks on August 18, t999, 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Discussion will include the water supply issue and road repairs for those areas damaged by mud slides. An agenda will be provided to the Council. Manager Quinn suggested setting a special work session meeting to set goals and objectives for the 2000 budget. A meeting was set for Tuesday, September 14, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. The 1999 NLC Conference will be held in Los Angeles from November 30 - December 4, 1999. Early registration is due by September 24, 1999, and Council may contact Sam Martin to register. Manager Quinn reported that Naomi Wu, Communications Manager, has resigned effective September 15, 1999, to become Director of Communications for the City of Walla Walla. Ms. Wu has been an excellent employee. Staff will proceed with replacement of that position. Mayor Braun reminded Council of the Sequim By-Pass opening tomorrow. Break Mayor Braun recessed the meeting recessed for a break at 6:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:50 p.m. ADJOURN TO The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations EXECUTIVE SESSION: for one-half hour to 45 minutes. RETURN TO The meeting returned to Open Session at 7:20 p.m. OPEN SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. ~-ecky J. U~: C~ Cierk/ .... Gary ~aun, MAyor -3 - 4O43 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK