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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/21/1999 4105 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington December 21, 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, S. Brodhun, B. Collins, G. Cutler, S. Ilk, Y. Ziomkowski, D. McKeen, K. Niemi, L. Bryant, T. O'Neill, R. Hostetler, B. Veldhouse, J. Hordyk, G: Kenworthy, B. Coons, C. Possinger, B. Filigno, S. Kenyon, D. Madison, C. Hagar, T. Nevaril, and D. Grove. Public Present: L. Lee, D. Duncan, P. Ostrowski, and D. Maguire. PLEDGE OF Mayor Braun introduced former Mayors Dorothy Duncan, Prosper Ostrowski, Jim ALLEGIANCE: Hallett, Carl Olson, and Chuck Whidden and then led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL 1. Proclamation in Recognition of Karen Niemi 's Retirement MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Braun read a proclamation recognizing Karen Niemi's retirement after 25 years of service to the City of Port Angeles. Proclamation in Recognition of Karen Niemi Proclamation in Deputy Mayor Doyle read a proclamation recognizing the many years outgoing Mayor Recognition of Mayor Braun has committed to the City, beginning with his career as a fire fighter. Former Gary Braun Mayors Dorothy Duncan, Prosper Ostrowski, Jim Hallett, Carl Olson, and Chuck Whidden all made brief statements in honor of Mayor Braun. WORK SESSION: None. LATE ITEMS TO BE Beverly Johnson, 914 N. Beech Street, speaking on behalf of area teenagers, stated that PLACED ON THIS OR David Fluke, Chief Probation Officer for Clallam County Detention Center, informed FUTURE AGENDA: her that 50 youth per month go through the Juvenile Court system and, of that number, 30 youth have felony charges filed against them. Mr. Fluke and Mr. Ron Parker, Peninsula Mental Health, agreed to work with Scorcher if the City backs this program. Ms. Johnson felt more help was needed than the "Teen Scene" could provide and asked for the City's support in solving the youth problems. FINANCE: Purchase of Sewage Flow Monitoring Devices, Project 99-21 Sewage Flow Monitoring Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department. Devices Discussion ensued, and Director Cutler responded to questions and provided clarification. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the purchase and installation of nine Rocky Mountain Instruments flow meters, for a cost not'to exceed $37,000. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McKeown moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: l) Council minutes of December 7, 1999, regular meeting; and 2) Check Register - December 10, 1999 - $1,025,855.65. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion. -1- 4106 CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 21, 1999 CONSENT AGENDA: Following brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried (Cont'd) unanimously. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Wiggins announced that a Lodging Tax Subcommittee of the Council is COMMITTEE forwarding a letter to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee making recommendations REPORTS: to provide policy direction for the spending of lodging tax revenues. Councilman Wiggins attended the re-dedication of the Courthouse and recommended everyone see the updated building which is an asset to the City. Councilman Doyle attended the Cascadia Mayor's Council in Vancouver, Washington, which was very informative. Mayor Braun attended a Mayor's meeting and discussed the impacts of 1-695. He attended meetings for the Disability Board of Clallarn County, Lauridsen Trust, and the Employees' Association Christmas party. Mayor Braun announced that the Hamilton Elementary student who won the recycling contest was Lindsey Hilliard. Tax Rate on Bingo Ordinances Not Requiring Public Hearings Ordinance No. 3041 Ordinance Revising Tax Rate on Bingo Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Finance Department. Following brief discussion, Mayor Braun read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3041 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, revising the tax rate on bingo and amending Ordinance No. 1847, as amended, and Chapter 3.52 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Williams moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Resolutions Not Requiring Public Hearings: None. Other Considerations Wholesale Water Contract 1. Wholesale Water Contract with Clallam County PUD With PUD Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works and Utilities Department. Following brief clarification provided by staff, Councilman Doyle moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the extension of the wholesale water agreement with the PUD, with revised rates and consumption conditions, to December 31, 2000. Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Amendment to Contract for 2. Amendment to Harding Lawson Infrastructure, Inc. Contract for Airport Road Airport Road Design Design Services Services Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works and Utilities Department. At Councilman Campbell's request, Director Cutler explained that this project should not be impacted by 1-695, as it was started in 1994 and the monies have already been allocated by the State. Councilman Doyle asked if the biological assessment was causing a problem in completing the project on a timely basis. Gary Kenworthy, City Engineer, explained the biological assessment was almost completed when the Bull Trout was added to the Endangered Species Act (ESA); therefore, the City has to undergo the process again. Councilman Wiggins noted that most future City projects will be affected by the ESA, which will start costing real money. He felt the City should be notified as to what the ESA will cost the City in the future. Mr. Kenworthy responded that these questions will be difficult to answer as so many projects will be impacted. Councilman Williams agreed and asked if the money could be tracked through a cost center. Councilman Wiggins stated that one must build a case for any changes to be made to -2- 4107 CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 21, 1999 Amendment to Contract for the ESA, and the only way to build the case is to have the documentation to show cost Airport Road Design impacts and project slowdowns caused by the ESA requirements. Director Cutler Services (Cont'd) indicated staffcould keep track of expenses as they are incurred, but it may be difficult to know in advance what mitigation, if any, will be necessary for each project. Following further discussion and clarification, particulary as regards the "4-D Rule", Councilman Campbell moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Supplemental Agreement (Amendment No. 3) in the added amount of $57,274.00 to the current agreement with Harding Lawson Associates Infrastructure, Inc., which increases the total not to exceed fee of the agreement to $279,511.30. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Water Supply Study 3. Amendment to CH2MHill Contract for Water Supply Study Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works and Utilities Department. Councilman Wiggins asked if the City has a current list of costs associated with this project and, further, if letters have been sent to the Senators and Congressman so that they are kept informed as to the escalating costs. He reminded the Council that Senator Gorton asked to be apprized of these cost impacts and asked if he had been provided with a current list showing the total amount sunk. Director Cutler responded that all costs are being tracked, and negotiations have begun with the Park Service on how to present to them the necessary information so that the City can be reimbursed up to the $500,000 recently approved by Congress. Councilman Campbell stated that he believed the City has provided the Senator's office with information regarding the accumulated costs for Elwha studies. Director Cutler stated that some information had been provided; however, a detailed listing has not yet been sent. Councilman Wiggins moved to approve a change in the scope, increase the estimated budget by $27,160 in the current contract with CH2MHiII, and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 5 to the Water Supply Study Project 97-16. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. QUASI-JUDICIAL: PUBLIC HEARINGS - Surplus Property at 9th & Race OTHER: Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works and Utilities Surplus Property Department and opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. There was no public testimony and Mayor BraUn closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Councilman Doyle moved to declare the former sub-station parcel, located at 9th and Race Streets, surplus and instruct the Real Estate Committee to explore all means available for disposal of the property in a manner that is most beneficial to the City and bring the findings back to Council for action. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Other Considerations (Continued) Wildlife Hazard Contract 4. Reissue Wildlife Hazard Contract with USDA Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works and Utilities Department. Councilmember McKeown moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Work Plan/Financial Plan with the United States Department of Agriculture. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Urban Growth Area 5. Port Angeles Urban Growth Area Boundary Amendment Application Boundary Amendment Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Planning Department. Director Collins showed two maps, describing the current UGA as compared to the proposed amendment. Further, he described the zoning of the area, provided a history of the issue, and explained why the amendment is being proposed as set forth in the packet information. Discussion ensued, and Director Collins responded to questions and provided clarification, especially as regards the map showing the amended area. Director Collins also distributed copies of a revised letter which would be sent to the County Commissioners. -3- 4108 CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 21, 1999 Urban Growth Area Councilmember McKeown moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the City of Port Boundary Amendment Angeles application recommending extension of the Port Angeles Urban Growth (Cont'd) Area (UGA) east of the west rim of Morse Creek Canyon to include adjacent areas currently zoned R-l, P, GC, and RLC and originally adopted by Clallam County as part of the UGA. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Braun introduced Lauren Erickson, who is the newly elected Council member. Break Mayor Braun recessed the meeting for a break at 7:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m. INFORMATION: City Manager's Report Manager Quinn attended a meeting with State Legislators and County representatives. He appreciated the County's invitation to attend. Manager Quinn reviewed the 1999 Storm Damage Update, and noted the update on the issue of Brickie's Tavern, personnel replacement for the Water Division, and reviewed the update on the Teen Scene. Councilmember McKeown noted that Stacy Shamp of the Teen Scene was present in the audience and felt it might be good for the Council to visit the Teen Scene and see for itself how it is being operated. Mayor Braun agreed. Councilman Doyle asked when would be the best time of day to visit the Teen Scene. Stacy Shamp, 1812 W. 12th Street, recommended the Council visit more than once and that the busiest time was between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and any time after 6:00 p.m. on Friday nights. Discussion followed, and Ms. Shamp responded to questions. Councilman Campbell thanked Chief Ilk for his comprehensive report on the Teen Scene, as it helped him to understand the details of the operation. ADJOURN TO Mayor Braun adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. for EXECUTIVE SESSION: approximately one hour to discuss union negotiations and a personnel matter. RETURN TO The meeting returned to open session at 8:50 p.m. OPEN SESSION: ADJOURNMENT:~OJl~-"]~, The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ~ B-e~kry J.]URn, ~ Clerk / -- - ~ayor -4-