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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/15/1998 3820 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington September 15, 1998 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Braun called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at REGULAR MEETING: 5:31 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Braun, Councilmembers Campbell, Doyle, Hulett, McKeown, Wiggins, and Williams. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Ibarra, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B. Becker, S. Brodhun, B. Collins, K. Godbey, S. Ilk, B. Titus, T. McCabe, P. Burrett, and G. Kenworthy. Public Present: L. May and L. Lee. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Finance Director Godbey. ALLEGIANCE: CEREMONIAL Proclamation Recognizing October 4 - 10, 1998, as Public Power Week MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Braun read a proclamation recognizing October 4 z 10, 1998, as Public Power Week. Recognizing Public Power Week Manager Ibarra felt it was important to celebrate recognition weeks for City-provided services, as it serves as an opportunity to evaluate these services and how they impact the community. WORK SESSION: None. LATE ITEMS TO BE None. PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDA: FINANCE: 1. Bid Award for Solid Waste Packer Truck Solid Waste Packer Track Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Manager Ibarra informed the Council that this item was included in the 1998 budget, and the Council approved a call for bids on July 8, 1998. The truck purchase would be immediate, with delivery in approximately 180 days. Manager Ibarra stated Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Collection Supervisor, was present to answer any questions. Discussion followed, and Tom McCabe responded to questions and provided clarification. -1- 3821 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 15, 1998 FINANCE: (Cont'd) Councilman Campbell moved to reject the bid from Western Peterbilt, Inc., for the New Way Automated Side Loader as not meeting the minimum specifications and Solid Waste Packer Truck accept the bid from Western Peterbilt, Inc., for the I-Ieii-Rapid Rail Automated (Cont'd) Side Loader in the amount of $156,234.75 including tax and trade-in. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. LID 215 Pavement 2. Payment to Woodhaven Homeowners Association for LID 215 Pavement Restoration Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. City Engineer Kenworthy explained the history of this issue. Discussion followed, and Mr. Kenworthy responded to questions and provided clarification. Councilman Wiggins expressed concern that paying for a portion of this road repair may set a precedent. Mr. Kenworthy explained that this was a unique situation as it deals with a private road. A City street would be handled differently. Councilman Campbell asked if the funding for this project would come from the LID, and Mr. Kenworthy answered in the affmnative. However, Manager Ibarra felt it would be appropriate to further research whether or not the LID would, in fact, pay for the repairs. He advised the Council that he would report back on his fmdings. Following further discussion, Councilmember MeKeown moved to pay $15,000 plus sales tax ($16,185.00 total) to the Woodhaven Lane Homeowner's Association for pavement restoration, with the understanding they will sign an appropriate release to the City. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Wiggins moved to accept the Consent Agenda including: 1) City Council minutes of September 1, 1998; 2) Planning Commission minutes of August 12, 1998; and 3) Check List - September 9, 1998 - $810,739.69. Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. COMMITTEE Councilman Hulett reminded the Council of the Chamber/VCB luncheon presentation REPORTS: which will take place at noon, Wednesday, September 16, 1998, in the Council Chamber/VCB Lunch Chambers. Valley Creek Estuary Councilmember McKeown passed around an architectural rendering of the Valley Creek Estuary. Firearm Training System Mayor Braun asked Police Chief Ilk for an update on the Firearm Training System. Chief Ilk explained the system and how it operates. Storytellers Event Councilman Doyle stated the Storytellers event would take place starting Friday, September 18, 1998. Manager Ibarra stated this event was partially funded by a $3,600 grant from the hotel/motel tax fund. Ordinances Not Requiring Public Hearings Water/Wastewater Ordinance Approving the Sale of Water/Wastewater Refunding Bonds Refunding Bonds Ordinance No. 3000 Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Finance Department. Finance Director Godbey provided additional comment, noting that interest rates were lower than they have been in the last five years. She felt, therefore, that it would be timely to refinance this outstanding bond, which would yield significant savings. Further, Director Godbey indicated it would be prudent to review the possibility of refinancing -2- 3822 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 15, 1998 WaterAFastewater other bonds at a later date. Discussion followed, and Director Godbey responded to Refunding Bonds questions posedby the Council. Mayor Braun read the Ordinance by title, entitled Ordinance No. 3000 (Cont'd) ORDINANCE NO. 3000 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing the issuance and sale of water and wastcwatcr utility revenue refunding bonds of thc city in the principal amount of not to exceed $9,600,000 to refund certain out- standing water and wastcwater utility revenue bonds of thc City; authorizing appointment of an escrow agent and thc execution of an escrow agreement related to such refunding; fixing thc date, form, terms, maturities and covenants of such bonds; and authorizing thc public sale of such bonds. Following further brief discussion, Councilmember McKeown moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Resolutions Not Requiring Public Hearings DNR Grant Application Resolution Approving DNR ALEA Grant Application Resolution No. 21-98 Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Parks and Recreation Department. Director of Parks and Recreation Brodhun provided background on the grant and explained the types of projects for which the funds can be used. Mayor Braun read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 21-98 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing an application for funding assistance to the Department of Natural Resources for an Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Program. Councilman Doyle moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion. Following brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Other Considerations Surrender of FERC License Surrender of FERC License for Morse Creek for Morse Creek Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Manager Ibarra renlinded the Council of ils previous discussion on this matter. Staff was able to obtain a written ,response from FERC regarding mitigating conditions that may be imposed as par} of the surrender process. Should the costs of mitigation be too high, FERC has stated the City can reconsider the surrender of the license. Discussion followed and Bob Titus, Deputy Director of Utilities and Permits, responded to questions and provided additional clarification. Councilman Williams expressed concern that FERC regulations require the City to either generate power in order to keep the license or surrender the license if the power is not being generated. He was not in favor of surrendering the license without seeking another alternative, which he felt should be provided for by FERC. There should be a provision to place projects on reserve status without relinquishing the FERC license. -3- 3823 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 15, 1998 Surrender of FERC License Mayor Braun stated it was his understanding that the opportunity to repair the leak in for Morse Creek (Cont'd) the water pipe and use this as an emergency water source was not affected by surrendering the license. Mr. Titus stated FERC staffwould perform an environmental assessment. After public notice, there would be a 30-day comment period should anyone wish to suggest measures to be taken by the City in terminating the project. The Commission would then hold a hearing to adopt mitigating measures that would be required of the City. At that time, the matter would return to the Council for consideration of the mitigation required. Following further discussion and clarification, Councilman Wiggins moved to authorize staff to notify FERC of the City's intention to surrender the Morse Creek Hydro operating license, subject to the City Council's review and approval of any mitigating conditions imposed by FERC as part of the license surrender process. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried by a majority vote, with Councilman Williams voting in opposition. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. INFORMATION: .4 WC Regional Meeting AWC Regional Meeting Manager Ibarra reminded the Council that the AWC Regional Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. in Bremerton. EDC 2020 Meeting EDC's 2020 Meeting Manager Ibarra reminded the Council of the 2020 meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 1998, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Clallam Transit facility. He encouraged the Council to attend as the 1999 EDC work plan will be discussed. Utility Advisory Utility .4dvisory Committee Committee The UAC will be meeting on at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 1998, in the Public Works Conference Room. The topic will be a review of the solid waste analysis completed by staff. Rayonier Clean-up Rayonier Clean- Up Manager Ibarra noted a draft letter to the'Department of Ecology regarding the Rayonier Clean-up had been distributed to them prior to tonight's meeting. He requested the Council review the draft letter and inform him of any changes to be made. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. l~cky J.-U~c~-~le[k- - - I Gary B{atin, Mayor -4-