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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/07/1999 4099 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington December 7, 1999 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Braun called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Braun, Councilmembers Campbell, Doyle, Hulett, McKeown, Wiggins, and Williams. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Quinn, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B. Becker, S. Brodhun, B. Collins, G. Cutler, S. Ilk, Y. Ziomkowski, K. Ridout, T. Riepe, G. Kenworthy, D. Madison, and B. Coons. Public Present: K. Sweeney, T. Price, L. Lee, P. Lamoureux, D. Bentley, J. & A. Nichols, and T. Biss. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by former Mayor, Joan Sargent. ALLEGIANCE: CEREMONIAL Proclamation Recognizing Bob Cross, the Honorable Mayor of Victoria MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Braun read a proclamation recognizing Bob Cross, Mayor of Victoria, for his work in forming a working friendship between the cities of Port Angeles and Victoria. Recognizing Honorable The proclamation, along with a key to the City, will be forwarded to Mayor Cross. Bob Cross, Mayor of Victoria WORK SESSION: None. LATE ITEMS TO BE Councilman Wiggins asked for a discussion of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. PLACED ON THIS OR It was added as Item 1.6. FUTURE AGENDA: Councilman Williams referenced a previous presentation to the Council by EDC Director Bart Phillips, at which time Councilman Williams had asked for pursuit of EDC and VCB involvement in the meeting of the World Trade Organization. Now that the WTO meeting has adjourned, Councilman Williams asked for a status report as to what efforts had come forth, the results of those efforts, and the like. In addition, he indicated there are several upcoming meetings in the Seattle area that would warrant Port Angeles involvement, such as the Seattle Home Show, a major job fair, and the University of Washington Computer User Fair. He asked that this report be submitted after the first of the year. FINANCE: Acceptance of North Olympic Library System Facility Project Acceptance of Library Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works and Utilities Project Department. Larry Doyle moved to accept the project and authorize the release of Primo Construction, Inc., retainage in the amount of $182,558.22 upon the receipt of clearances from the Departments of Revenue and Labor & Industries. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried una~imously. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Wiggins moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: Council minutes of the November 17, 1999, regular meeting. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion. Councilmembers Hulett and McKeown stated they would be abstaining from the vote due to their absence from that meeting. All Council members voted in support of the motion, with the exception of Councilmembers Hulett and McKeown, who abstained. Because abstentions are counted as affirmative votes, the motion carried unanimously. -1- 4100 CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 7, 1999 CITY COUNCIL Councilmember McKeown suggested that a second Council representative be appointed COMMITTEE to the Human Services allocations subcommittee. Criteria needs to be set up for the REPORTS: community funding requests, and Councilmember McKeown felt a second Council member could provide another valuable perspective. This appointment need not take place until the next budget cycle. Councilman Wiggins attended an EDC meeting where it was announced that Peninsula College had applied for and received grant funding to set up computer training classes. There will be nine centers set up, each containing 12 computers. Councilman Wiggins also attended a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and allocation of funds was discussed. Mayor Braun attended a Clallam County Disability Board meeting, the NJROTC Annual Inspection, performed a radio interview, and the grand opening of a new paint store. Taxicab and Horse Taxi Ordinances Not Requiring Public Hearings: Licensure Ordinance No. 3039 Ordinance Amending Requirements for Taxicab and Horse Taxi Licensure Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the City Clerk. Brief discussion followed, and the Council agreed that this business license should be treated the same as all others, because the Council is not in the business of denying business opportunities. Mayor Braun read the ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3039 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing the City Clerk to issue for-hire vehicle and horse taxi licenses, and amending Ordinances 2050 and 2868, as amended, and Chapters 5.36 and 5.37 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Counciimember McKeown moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Resolutions Not Requiring Public Hearings Other Considerations Representative to 1. Appoint Council Representative to Cia#am County Economic 'Development Economic Development Council BOard of Directors, and Alternate · Council Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the City Clerk. Mayor Braun thanked Councilmembers Wiggins and Campbell for their willingness to again be appointed tothe EDC Board. They have done a great job on this Board. Councilman Doyle agreed with Mayor Braun and moved to appoint Councilman Wiggins as the City Council representative to the Clallam County Economic Development Council Board of Directors, with Councilman Campbell appointed to serve as the alternate. Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Approval of Labor 2. APProval of the Three-Year Labor Contract for the Teamsters Union #589, Contract with Sworn Sworn Officers Bargaining Unit Officers Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by Human Resources. Manager Quirm reviewed the contract changes and reminded the Council that, due to the length of the arbitration process, negotiations will take place again this coming year. Discussion ensued, and Councilman Campbell felt this was a fair and equitable contract. Councilman Doyle asked how the award compared to the City's offer, and Attorney Knutson replied that the award was less than the final offer made before arbitration. Councilmember McKeown moved to approve the three-year labor contract between the City and Teamsters Union//589 covering 1998 - 2000 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement, including retroactivity to January 1, 1998, as stipulated in the arbitration award. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. -2- 4101 CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 7, 1999 Landfill Compactor 3. Approve Increased Cost of Landfill Compactor Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Brief discussion ensued, and staff responded to questions posed by the Council. Councilman Campbell moved to increase the authorization to purchase the used landfill compactor by $2,697.50, to a new total of $89,017.50. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Cooperative Purchase 4. Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement with City of Seattle Agreement with Seattle Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Following brief discussion and clarification, Councilman Wiggins moved to authorize the City Manager to sign a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with the City of Seattle to permit the Public Works & &Utilities Director to purchase a brush chipper in the amount of $29,800, plus a 10% contingency for possible price fluctuation. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Sale of Surplus Property 5. Approve Recommendation to Surplus Property at 9'~ and Race (Sub-Station and Set Public Hearing Site) and Set Public Hearing Date Mayor Braun explained there was an error in the original memo in that the Council must first conduct a public hearing, after which the property may be declared surplus. He then reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Depamnent. Mayor Braun asked why the property was being surplused, and Property Manager Madison explained the sub-station had been removed. He displayed pictures and maps of the property under discussion, responded to questions, and provided clarification. Councilman Doyle stated that, during discussion of this issue, staff felt the City would have no future use for this property and it could be surplused. .Councilman Doyle moved to set a public hearing for December 21, 1999, to gather public input regarding the future use or disposal of the property. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Lodging Tax Advisory 6. Discussion Re: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Committee Councilman Wiggins asked to set a Lodging Tax subcommittee meeting consisting of himself, Councilmembers Campbell and McKeown, Manager Quinn, and Economic Development Director Smith to discuss Lodging Tax allocations for 2000. He asked to meet prior to January 7, 2000. Those involved will choose a meeting date. Break Mayor Braun recessed the meeting for a break at 6:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:03 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. QUASI-JUDICIAL: PUBLIC HEARINGS - Ordinance declaring approval of amended 1999 Budget and Adoption of 2000 Budget OTHER: Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the City Manager and requested Approval of 2000 Budget additional information. Manager Quinn requested an amendment to the Budget Ordinance No. 3040 Ordinance contained in the packet. Page 68 of the packet, Section G., Governmental Capital Projects, the zero should be changed to $1,650,000, which will change the amount of the Total Funds to $54,956,533. Manager Quinn explained that the determination had been made to not show that particular allocation in the budget until the time it had been set by Council as an expense. The amount needs to be included in the final budget. Manager Quinn then gave a power point presentation explaining changes made between the preliminary and final budget. Mayor Braun opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Joan Sargent, 309 W. 15* Street, represented a Chamber of Commerce committee to promote retirement in Port Angeles. She explained what steps the Committee had taken in promoting Port Angeles as a retirement community; she felt a brochure was the next step in the process. This brochure would cost about $3,000, and Ms. Sargent understood this had been included in the preliminary budget. She encouraged the Council to approve the budget, inclusive of the cos/of the brochure. Ms. Sargent introduced other Committee members who were in the audience and stated promoting Port Angeles as a retirement area would be good for the community. She further explained how this would be of benefit. -3- 4102 CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 7, 1999 PUBLIC I-tEARINGS - Ken Sweeney, 338 W. First Street, felt establishing a retirement community was good OTHER: for economic development and a natural for Port Angeles. He stated the Chamber of Commerce web site has experienced a lot of activity on the retirement section. The Approval of 2000 Budget Chamber receives many inquiries from retirees, and there is not a brochure to address Ordinance No. 3040 these questions. Mr. Sweeney distributed and reviewed copies of a fact sheet he had (Cont'd) developed and urged the Council to support the brochure. Discussion ensued, and Mr. Sweeney responded to questions posed by the Council. Jerry Nichols, 134 Draper Rd., stated the success of such a program could be partially tracked via banks and realty companies. He also explained how a retirement community could financially impact the City. Tad Price, 3222 Place Rd., representing the Peninsula International Relations Association (PIRA), asked for Council's favorable action on PIRA's request for $5,000 in funding from the 2000 Budget. Mr. Price introduced David Bentley, also of PIRA, and offered to answer questions regarding the plan for a five-year Sister City anniversary in 2000, which included building a bridge at the Valley Creek Estuary. Discussion followed and at Council's request, Mr. David Bentley, 2399 E. Third Ave., explained the symbolism of a bridge. He responded to questions and provided clarification regarding the anniversary plan. Mr. Bentley stated he hoped to build the bridge with donations and use the $5,000 requested of the City for signage, in English and Japanese, as well as a celebration dinner. Mr. Price reminded the Council that the City had allocated $3,000 to PIRA over the past two years; however, to date, no money has been requested of the City because student fundraising activities have been so successful. Mayor Braun asked how much money is generated by a visit from the Sister City. Mr. Bentley replied that it is estimated that Japanese visitors from Mutsu City have spent approximately $700,000 in Port Angeles since the program began in 1990. He further stated that exchange students from Japan have had a significant economic impact on the City. He again asked the Council for favorable consideration of PIRA's request. Councilmember McKeown stated she had invited Patty Hannah to attend this evening to review what United Way does for the City. Patty Hannah, 102 ½ E. First Street, Executive Director of United Way, stated she had distributed an itemization of allocations to the Council to which she offered a correction. Ms. Hannah felt this spreadsheet demonstrated how the City and United Way worked well together. She stated that human services funding adds to the quality of life of the residents and makes it an attractive place to visit. Ms. Hannah reviewed the steps taken by the United Way to give quality service and to do as much as possible in helping those less fortunate. Ms. Hannah pointed out that the effect of the Rayonier mill closing is leveling out. There was no further public testimony and Mayor Braun closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Manager Quinn reminded the Council that a Finance Budget Committee meeting was held subsequent to the preparation of the Council packet. Because of that fact, all of the funding requests addressed this evening were included/n the preliminary budget. He pointed out that, if the Council did not wish to finance such items as the retirement brochure or PIP, A, the money could be transferred to the General Fund reserve and the 'ordinance could still be adopted. The Finance Budget Committee questioned some of the items discussed and, with the additional information presented this evening, Council must make a decision of whether to proceed with the Finance Committee recommendations or to alter them. The changes suggested by the Finance Committee were distributed to Council this evening. Staff responded to questions and provided clarification on these changes. Councilmember McKeown informed the Council that, following discussion in the Finance Committee, it was felt that City should provide $4,000 to the Soroptimist Club to allow for the completion of the estuary lighting. Also, the Hurricane Ridge Sports Club understands that the $3,000 allocated is for buses to take the kids skiing. If there is no snow or if the buses are not able to run, the money must be returned. Regarding the YMCA youth sports, a request had been received for $4,000. Normally, the City provides funding; however, they receive a tremendous amount of in-kind support. Because f'mances are limited, the Committee did not allocate funds to this program. -4- 4103 CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 7, 1999 PUBLIC HEARINGS- DiscUssion ensued, and Councilmember McKeown responded to questions and OTHER: provided clarification regarding the allocation of funds. Councilman Campbell felt the funds not yet allocated for community services could simply go int° reserves. Council Approval of 2000 Budget can, at a later date, consider funding of these or other projects. Councilmember Ordinance No. 3040 McKeown agreed, particularly because other requests had not been funded and (Cont'd) representatives Of those agencies or activities did not have the benefit of being heard by the City Council. It was agreed the $8,000 requested for PIRA and the retirement brochure should remain in the reserves and should be considered at a later date. The Council noted that the allocation of these funds was a very difficult job as there are so many worthwhile causes. Mayor Braun read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3040 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles revising the budget for the fiscal year ending December 21, 1999, adopting the budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2000, and amending Ordinance 3004. Couneilmember MeKeown moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title and as amended, inclusive of the recommendations of the Finance Committee to place $8,000 into the reserve fund. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion and clarification, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. INFORMATION: City Manager's Report Manager Quinn announced that Fire ChiefBecker would be resigning from the City on January 4, 2000, to accept a job as Deputy Fire Chief in Redding, California. Mayor Braun thanked Chief Becker for his many years of service. Manager Quinn reminded the Council that if anyone wished to apply for the AWC District 12 Board seat, the deadline for applications is December 9, 1999. ADJOURN TO Mayor Braun adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. for EXECUTIVE SESSION: approximately fifteen to twenty minutes to discuss labor negotiations. RETURN TO The meeting returned to open session at 8:50 p.m. OPEN SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Clarke .... Gary lT~Ck~T'U~ ~raun, M3y6r - " - -5- 4104 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK