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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 10/19/2010• • CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: CEREMONIAL MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS/ & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS: PUBLIC COMMENT: WORK SESSION: CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 19, 2010 Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6 :00 p.m. Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: None. Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. Disability Awareness Month Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry, Councilmembers Collins, Downie, Kidd, Mania, and Nelson. Manager Myers [via speakerphone], Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G. Cutler, T. Gallagher, D. McKeen, N. West, Y. Ziomkowski, T. Pierce, C. Delikat, L. Dunbar, and T. Peppard. Mayor Di Guilio presented Russ and Wendy Bonham, of the Clallam County Orcas Special Olympics, with a proclamation recognizing the month of October 2010, as Disability Awareness Month. Jeff Robb, Executive Director of the Port of Port Angeles, spoke in favor of the dissolution of the Port Angeles HarborWorks Public Development Authority and listed some accomplishments of the PDA. Darlene Schanfald, also spoke in favor of the dissolution of HarborWorks. Ken Simpson, spoke in favor of the City's electrical permitting service and expressed his concerns regarding rising permit fees. 1. Business Licensing Clerk Hurd provided information regarding the City's current Business licensing program, and the possibility of expanding the program to include the licensing of all businesses. She stated that staff was looking for further direction from Council regarding whether to include this topic in the 2011 Preliminary Budget discussion. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Mania and seconded by Perry to: Recommend that staff include the Business Licensing Program in the 2011 Preliminary Budget. 1 6743 6744 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 19, 2010 WORK SESSION: (Coned) OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Council discussion followed. The motion was withdrawn. Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to bring back a Business License Program proposal for the 2011 Preliminary Budget discussion. 1. Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Purchase Agreement Attorney Bloor welcomed via speakerphone, Rod Brown, the environmental attorney assisting the City with the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) property acquisition. Attorney Bloor stated that the City had finished the negotiation process on the agreement with Rayonier, and reviewed the approved terms of the agreement. He explained that they did not have copies of all of the exhibits for the agreement for Council to review tonight, but that they were mostly legal descriptions and construction procedures. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Perry and seconded by Downie to: Ratify the purchase agreement and authorize the City Manager to approve and execute all documents necessary to close the transaction. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 6 -1, with Councilmernber Mania voting in opposition. Break: Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 6:47 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:57 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS- 1. Dissolution of Port Angeles HarborWorks Development Authority OTHER: Economic and Community Development Director West discussed the dissolution Ordinance No. 3411 process. He stated that staff recommended that Council conduct a hearing to accept comments from the Port Angeles HarborWorks Development Authority Board of Directors, and then adopt the Ordinance. Mayor Di Guilio opened the hearing at 7:00 p.m. Orville Campbell, 820 Milwaukee Drive, spoke in favor of the dissolution of HarborWorks. He stated that the Board of Directors had voted unanimously for dissolution, and congratulated the City on the purchase of the CSO property. He thanked the City Council for the opportunity to serve on the Board. Jim Hallett, 1411 S. Golf Course Road, spoke in support of the dissolution of HarborWorks. He described some of his experiences on the Board, including his frustrations with the process. He encouraged the Council and public to stay involved. Jerry Hendricks, 1024 West 6 Street, spoke in favor of dissolution. He also spoke regarding his experiences on the Board and his disappointment with how the Department of Ecology handled some of the process. Mayor Di Guilio closed the hearing at 7:14 p.m. 2 • • PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER: (Coned) Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3411 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 19, 2010 Ordinance No. 3411 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, dissolving the Port Angeles HarborWorks Development Authority. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Mania to: Adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Motion carried 7 -0. A A, kiejSthe Council extended their thanks to the Board members and the Port of Port Angeles. 2. Utility Retail Rate & Fee Adjustments Public Works and Utilities Director Cutler introduced Deputy Director of Power Systems Dunbar, and explained that staff would need direction from Council regarding the Utility Retail Rate and Fee Adjustments so that staff could bring back an Ordinance for adoption at the next Council meeting. Deputy Director Dunbar conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed rate and fee adjustments. He addressed previous comments received from Council and the public and provided staff recommendations. He stated that the Iast recommendation from the Utility Advisory Committee was to not increase water utility connection fees at this time. Director Cutler stated that he had worked to convene a Solid Waste Advisory Board meeting, but was unable due to the lack of response. He recommended that Council continue and close the public hearing, provide direction to staff for any changes to the Ordinance, and then conduct the 2" reading of the Ordinance at the November 2, 2010, City Council meeting. Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Andy Simpson, 40436 Hwy 101 West, spoke against the proposed increase in the electrical permit fees. Mayor Di Guilio closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Council discussion followed regarding utility retail rate and fee increases. Electrical Inspector Peppard responded to questions regarding the electrical permitting fees. It was moved by Perry and seconded by Downie to: Accept the proposed utility retail rate adjustments and table the fee adjustments until a later date. 3 6745 6746 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 19, 2010 PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER: (Coned) Councilmember Collins made a point of order, stating he wanted to discuss the rate increases. Council discussion followed. The motion was amended by Perry and seconded by Downie to: Accept the proposed utility retail rate adjustments. Motion carried 4 -3, with Councilmembers Kidd, Collins, and Mania voting in opposition. It was moved by Perry and seconded by Mania to: Table the Utility Fee adjustments until Director Cutler can review the adjustments with staff and the local contractors. Motion carried 7 -0. Director Cutler asked Council to submit comments regarding the electrical permitting fees through the City Manager, so he could better understand Council's direction. Break: Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 8:29 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:41 p.m. LATE ITEMS TO BE 1. Resolution to Authorize Hearings Examiner on appeals for Nippon's Co- PLACED ON THIS OR Generation facility. FUTURE AGENDAS: CONSENT AGENDA: Resolution No. 20 -10 Resolution No. 21 -10 Resolution No. 22 -10 Director West requested to add the Resolution to Authorize a Hearings Examiner on appeals for the Nippon Co- Generation facility. Council agreed by consensus to add the Resolution to the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Perry and seconded by Nelson to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1.) City Council Minutes for September 14, and October 5, 2010; 2.) Expenditure Approval List for 9/25/10 to 10/8/10 for $2,2 14,432.87; 3.) Drake Street Vacation — Set Public Hearing; 4.) Almaden Street Vacation — Set Public Hearing; 5.) Lipman / Stone STV 09-05 Ordinance Amendment — First Reading; 6.) Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) Photovoltaic System Grant Acceptance for Feiro Marine Life Center; 7.) Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Power Sales Agreement Exhibit F Revision; 8.) Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement Exhibit A Revision; 9.) 16 Street Sidewalk Phase 1, Project TR10-2000 — Final Acceptance; 10.) Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 2011 Recommendations; and 11.) Resolution to Authorize Hearings Examiner on appeals for Nippon's Co- Generation facility. Motion carried 7 -0. Item #1 — City Council Minutes for September 19, 2010, was changed to September 14, 2010, due to a clerical error. Item #2 — Expenditure Approval List for 09/25/10 to 10/8/1 for 52,214,432.87, ending date was changed to 10/8/10, due to a clerical error. 4 • • • ORDINANCES NOT 1. 2010 Budget Amendments REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: Finance Director Ziomkowski discussed the 2010 Budget Amendment Ordinance, stating that the changes were related to capital projects and bond revenue. She also Ordinance No. 3412 discussed the Fund Closures Ordinance, stating that the funds were being closed and moved to the General Fund to comply with new accounting standards. Ordinance No. 3413 RESOLUTIONS NOT None. REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: PUBLIC HEARINGS — None. QUASI - J FINANCE: None. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3412 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 19, 2010 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending the 2010 budget. It was moved by Mania and seconded by Downie to: Adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Motion carried 7 -0. 2. Fund Closures Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3413 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, to close certain fund accounts by repealing the following: Ordinance 852, Section 1 of Ordinance 241 1, Section 3 of Ordinance 2623, Section 1 of Ordinance 2710, Section 10 of Ordinance 2890, Ordinance 3386, and transferring the remaining funds into the General Fund. It was moved by Mania and seconded by Perry to: . Adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Motion carried 7 -0. 5 6747 6748 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 19, 2010 INFORMATION: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: EXECUTIVE SESSION: Director West reminded Council of the Special City Council meeting on October 21, 2010, regarding the Waterfront Transportation Improvement Plan update. He also reminded everyone of the WalMart grand opening on October 27, 2010, and the Peninsula Development District meeting on renewable energy on October 28, 2010. Councilmember Nelson spoke regarding her appreciation for Jefferson Elementary School and the Port Angeles School District for the Theodin Nelson Memorial at Jefferson Elementary. Councilmember Mania spoke regarding his attendance at the Tourism Summit, the Sprout Film Festival, the Clallam County Transit Board Meeting, and his boat tour regarding the WTIP, Shoreline Master Program and Harbor Resource Management Plan. He thanked Jack Harmon for volunteering his boat for the tour. Councilmember Downie spoke regarding his attendance at the dinner party for the visiting High School class from Mutsu City, Japan. He also spoke regarding his attendance at the Tourism Summit and as a celebrity bagger for the United Way fundraiser. Mayor Di Guilio spoke regarding his attendance at the meet and great at City Hall for the visiting High School class from Mutsu City, Japan. He also attended an event with Police Chief Gallagher for Peninsula College foreign exchange students at Independent Bible Church. Deputy Mayor Perry spoke regarding his attendance at the PA Forward Committee and the sub - committee on tourism, and also discussed rescheduling a tour of the Lower Elwha Dam. Councilmember Collins spoke regarding the Parks Oversight Committee meeting and his attendance at the dinner party for the visiting High School class from Mutsu City, Japan. Councilmember Kidd spoke regarding her attendance at the farewell dessert gathering for the visiting High School class from Mutsu City, Japan. None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m. / 611.; fige Dan Di Guilio, Mayor Ja sa Hurs,, City Clerk 6