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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/20/2001 4555 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington November 20, 2001 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Doyle called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at SPECIAL MEETING: 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Doyle, Councilmembers Campbell, Erickson, Hulett, McKeown, Wiggins, and Williams. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Quinn, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B. Collins, M. Connelly, G. Cutler, D. McKeen, T. Riepe, Y. Ziomkowski, D. Dickson, and R. Johnson. Public Present: K. Smith, G. Braun, D. Jacobs, A. McLean, L. Lee, B. Grauberger, E. McCormick, J. Fairchild, N. Place, L. Harvey-Boyd, M. Mertz, A. Bentley, J. Harmon, K. Rogers, Ki Spence, L. Kross, A. Ziomkowski, P. & S. Hicklin, S. Lamica, L. Ross, J. Butler, K. Monds, J. Seniuk, B. & J. Sallee, and J. Sampont. ADJOURN TO The meeting adjourned to Executive Session to discuss potential litigation for EXECUTIVE SESSION: approximately one hour. Councilmember Williams asked to be excused due to appearance of fairness. RETURN TO OPEN The meeting returned to Open Session at 5:55 p.m. SESSION: CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Doyle called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 p.m. Councilman Williams returned to the Council Chambers at this time. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Doyle, followed by a moment ALLEGIANCE: of silence in memory of Mac Ruddell. A suggestion was made to nominate Mr. Ruddell for the memorial wall in the atrium. PUBLIC CEREMONIES, Mayor Doyle deferred to Councilmember McKeown who introduced Jean Fairchild, PRESENTATIONS AND Lisa Harvey-Boyd, and Ellie McCormick of Soroptimist-Jet Set. Ms. Fairchild PROCLAMATIONS: summarized the history of the Jet Set's involvement in the Waterfront Trail and Park and thanked members of the City staff for their cooperation and assistance. Ms. Harvey-Boyd then presented a check to Parks & Recreation Director Connelly in the amount of $22,422.27 for children's playground equipment at the Francis Street Park. WORK SESSION: None. LATE ITEMS TO BE Jerry Sampont, 2309 E. 3rd Avenue, representing the Citizens for Annexation Group, PLACED ON THIS OR spoke to the Council regarding what is currently happening with Annexation and those FUTURE AGENDA: opposed, who, in his opinion, are mis-representing issues involved. He expressed concerns regarding loss of support through intimidation, scare tactics, and general alarm -1- 4556 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 20, 2001 LATE ITEMS TO BE raised by opponents to Annexation. Mr. Sampont then supplied Councilmembers with PLACED ON THIS OR a hand-out by The Bay Loop Neighborhood Association and one from the Citizens for FUTURE AGENDA: Annexation and asked the Council for its support in disseminating correct information (Cont'd) about Annexation. Manager Quinn advised the Council of upcoming focus group meetings and the City's endeavors to provide more than adequate and factual information to those in the UGA. Kathe Smith, 607 East 4t~ Street, speaking for the Olympic Peninsula Bicyclists, asked to have an opportunity at the December 3rd Council meeting for members to express their support for the Waterfront Trail extension through the Rayonier Mill site. Mayor Doyle welcomed the input of the group, and Manager Quinn indicated the requested agenda item would be placed under Other Considerations for the next Council meeting. FINANCE: 1. Public Utility District Water Sales Contract Public Utility District Following Mayor Doyle's reading of the summary of the Public Utility District Water Water Sales Contract Sales Contract, Public Works & Utilities Director Glenn Cutler added that the PUD had been informed that the rate will go up an additional 7 percent, the same increase initiated for others who utilize the City's system. Councilmember McKeown moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 6 to the Wholesale Water Contract with Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Landfill Closure Change 2. Landfill Closure Change Order Order Mayor Doyle read the summary, after which Director Cutler explained the potential for leachate to migrate beyond the liner, thus necessitating this change order. Councilman Campbell moved to authorize the City Manager to sign Contract Change Order t15 in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 to perform the additional work as required. Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McKeown moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1) Council Minutes of November 6, 2001; 2) Electronic Payments - November 9, 2001 - $1,880,522.67; 3) Check Register - November 13, 2001 - $778,443.38; and 4) Payroll Information - November 11, 2001 - $424,562.12. Following a brief discussion, Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Williams had no report. Councilman Wiggins mentioned the Hurricane COMMITTEE Ridge PDA Winterfest and commented on how well it was attended. REPORTS: Councilman Campbell attended the EDC meeting and mentioned that the Board has finalized arrangements for sponsoring a business colunm in the Peninsula Daily News beginning in December. He also noted that the EDC major membership drive will begin in January. In addition, Councilman Campbell reported on the Conference Center Review Committee meetings; he updated the Council on progress regarding proposals for the Conference Center. The Committee will interview developers at the next two meetings. Councilman Campbell then offered congratulations to Police Chief Riepe and his staff for the wonderful Open House this past Saturday. Councilmember McKeown represented the City in Victoria, placing a wreath for their Remembrance Day Celebration. Councilman Hulett reported on attendance at the Real Estate Committee meeting, at which time discussion was held concerning the cost of fencing for the Waterfront Trail through Rayonier. -2- CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4557 November 20, 2001 CITY COUNCIL Mayor Doyle attended the Veteran's Day Celebration fit the High School; he COMMITTEE complimented the Veteran's groups who sponsored the ceremony. The Mayor also REPORTS: (Cont'd) complimented the Police Department on their presentation and professionalism at the Open House. The Mayor attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Port Angeles Association for Religious Community Clinic. OTHER 1. Carnegie Library Project Presentation by Olympic Design Works CONSIDERATIONS: Following Mayor Doyle's introduction, Director Cutler referenced a replacement to Carnegie Library Project packet pages 29 and 30, documenting a change in the funding available for the project, Presentation by Olympic which now totals $912,049. Director Cutler advised the Council that a decision on this Design Works project need not be made this evening but, rather, at the December 3 meeting. He then introduced Stuart Bonney of Olympic Design Works. Mr. Bonney began the power- point presentation by summarizing the history of the project and progress made thus far. He discussed the differences between renovation and restoration, and itemized the costs that might be anticipated with either endeavor. In concluding the presentation, Mr. Bonney stressed the historical aspects in preserving our heritage. Questions that followed involved a brief discussion on additional funding available to supply interior decoration and necessary cabinetry to house the Historical Society and building materials involved in restoration versus those for renovation. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. QUASI-JUDICIAL: PUBLIC HEARINGS - Mayor Doyle opened the public hearing on the 2002 Budget at 7:05 p.m. Manager OTHER: Quinn stated that this Budget proposal is the community's means of achieving desired goals and, with the direction provided by these Council goals, the dedication of 2002 Budget Hearing employees, and the support of the citizenry, the City of Port Angeles will provide the highest level of municipal services within the available resources. Manager Quinn then covered the challenges the City faces, major efforts for improvements and how these things will be implemented. He discussed the Budget process, noting the preliminary Budget was $66,642,010. The Budget Committee had recommended certain decreases in the amount of $207,335. Manager Quinn then summarized the Budget highlights for 2002. Finance Director Ziomkowski followed Manager Quinn's introduction by explaining the Operating Budget and Expenditures; General Fund expenditures and overviews, and General Fund Reserves. Alternately, Director Ziomkowski and Manager Quinn reviewed other proposed expenditures for the City which differed from the preliminary Budget. Following a brief question and answer session regarding specific proposed reductions, Mayor Doyle asked for responses from the audience. James Butler, 711 Milwaukee Drive, Chairman of the Board for the Fine Arts Center, began by introducing Scott Nagle who is representing the Friends and also Washington State Director for the local Festival of Associations and Jakc Seniuk, Fine Arts Director. Mr. Butler thanked the Council for their support and assured members that the Center will meet matching funds. Scott Nagle, Executive Director of the Washington Festival and Events Association, mentioned that the Fine Arts Center is a national treasure, becoming more and more recognized because of the work of the Board and the Friends. Mr. Nagle's work will include making the Center a focal point for tourism by increasing the amount of over- night stays. Jake Seniuk, Director of the Fine Arts Center, 33 Salt Creek Road, also thanked the Council and City for their support of the Center. Councilman Campbell complimented the Fine Arts Center in their attempts to increase tourism to the Center. -3- 4558 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 20, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Kathe Smith, 607 East 4% inquired about the State Transportation Improvement Plan OTHER: and the amount of matching funds not listed in the Budget and whether or not those monies could be applied to the Waterfront Trail through the Rayonier Mill site. Ms. 2002 Budget Hearing Smith's intent is to give this information to the members of the public who wish to address this issue at the next Council meeting. Manager Quinn responded that the City has one grant project that currently relates to the Trail and that the Staff is looking into other grants available for permanent improvements. He also responded to Ms. Smith's concern about monies designated to the Centennial Trail project stating that the grant might be reallocated to the Waterfront Trail. Ms. Smith then asked if the City Budget included matching funds, and Director Ziornkowski responded that it did not. Ms. Smith then asked Council members to consider those funds in the Budget. There being no further testimony, Mayor Doyle closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. However, Finance Director Ziomkowski asked that the hearing be continued to the next Council meeting, so Mayor Doyle retracted the closing of the public hearing. He then continued the public hearing to Monday, December 3, 2001. Mayor Doyle recognized and welcomed members of the audience, including County Commissioner Mike Doherty; and the three newly-elected Councilmembers - Richard Headrick, Gary Braun, and Karen Rogers. Break Mayor Doyle recessed the meeting for a break at 8:28 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. Property Tax Levy Director Ziomkowski made a brief PowerPoint presentation, summarizing the proposed Ordinances property taxes and special levy taxes for 2002, Citing an example of projected taxes on Ordinance No. 3102 a $150,000 house, Director Ziomkowski noted the taxes would actually decrease by Ordinance No. 3103 approximately $37.50. Mayor Doyle read the Property Tax Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3102 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing a $75,095 increase in the regUlar property tax levy for the fiscal year 2002, which amount is 1 percent more than the property tax levied for collection in 2001 and includes property taxes from new construction. Councilman Wiggins moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Doyle read the Ad Valorem Tax Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3103 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, determining and fixing the amount to be raised by ad valorem taxes for the year 2002 and directing the City Clerk to certify said amount to the Board of Clallam County Commissioners. Councilmember McKeown moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. OTHER 2. Serenity House Rezone 01-05 CONSIDERATIONS: (Cont'd) Mayor Doyle noted that this item had been tabled at the November 6th Council meeting, Serenity House Rezone and he asked at this time for a motion to remove the item from the table. -4- CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4559 November 20, 2001 OTHER Councilmember McKeown moved to remove the matter of the Serenity House CONSIDERATIONS: rezone from the table for discussion. The motion was seconded by Councilman (Cont'd) Wiggins. Councilman Williams, because of appearance of fairness, excused himself from the discussion and departed the Council Chambers at 8:50 p.m. The six Serenity House Rezone remaining Councilmembers voted on the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Doyle asked if any Councilmembers would be willing to change their vote to break the tie from the last session; none responded. The Mayor then asked staff to explain procedure. Attorney Knutson responded by explaining that the legal effect of the 3-to-3 tie vote is to deny the rezone application, consistent with the general rules of Parliamentary Procedure and land use situations. Since the Council is still dead-locked, it was Attorney Knutson's suggestion to consider a motion directing staff to return to the next Council meeting with findings and conclusions in support of the 3-to-3 tie. Findings would consist of factors which supported the three Councilmembers who voted against the rezone and the factors supporting the three Councilmembers who supported it. Conclusions would be to deny the rezone. Therefore, Councilmember McKeown moved to direct staff to prepare findings and conclusions to support a 3-to-3 tie in denial of the rezone. Councilmember Erickson seconded the motion, which carried 6 - 0. Councilman Williams returned to the Council Chambers at 8:55 p.m. District Court Contract 3. District Court Contract with Clallarn County: with Clallam County Following Mayor Doyle's summary of the proposed contract and recommendation, Senior Assistant City Attorney Dickson summarized the contract negotiations and increase of fees and explained the necessity of the re-negotiation. He also explained the assessment of filing fees, the second major change in the contract. Councilmember Erickson recused herself from the vote. Mayor Doyle read the recommendation, and Councilman Hulett moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the Clallam County District Court Contract. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ORDINANCES NOT None. REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTIONS: None. INFORMATION: Manager Quinn highlighted the Annexation Outreach Meetings on November 29~h, December 6th, and December 13~', and then extended an invitation to Council members to the December 14~ Employee Association Christmas Party. Added to the meeting calendar was a Real Estate Committee meeting on the 1 lth of December at 5 p.m. Manager Quinn gave Council notice that the City has lifted the voluntary water usage restrictions. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. _ Larry Doy'le,~yor ~'~/~ B~cky ~. [Jp~'~'~(~]Clerk~ I- -¸5 - 4560 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK