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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/06/2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 6, 2013 CALL TO ORDER- SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Kidd called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins,Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie,and Nelson. Members Absent: Councilmember Mania,due to his resignation on August 3,2013. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd,N. West, and M. Puntenney. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Kidd announced the need for an Executive Session, under the authority of RCW 42.30.1100)0), to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel for approximately 45 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:04 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The Executive Session concluded at 5:42 p.m.No action was taken. CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING Mayor Kidd called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie,and Nelson. Members Absent: Councilmember Mania,due to his resignation on August 3,2013. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, N. West, T. Gallagher, K. Dubuc, C. Delikat, T. Nevaril,M. Puntenney, B. Smith, P. Lusk,and D Bellamente. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kidd led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag PUBLIC COMMENT Judy Hangartner, 1815 E.4`h St., spoke in opposition to the City installing smart meters. Edna Willadsen, 1719 E. Lambert Ln.,spoke in opposition to the City installing smart meters. Janet Young, 1331 W. 6th St., invited everyone to the grand opening of the Senior Center craft shop on August 12, 2013. Nella Lee,207 W. 14th St., spoke regarding code enforcement issues. Eugene Voight complained about various topics. Tom C.requested utility e-billing and discussed needed road improvements. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—AUGUST 6, 2013 LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manawer or Councilmember Manager McKeen suggested Council consider discussion regarding Councilmember Mania's vacant Council seat. Mayor Kidd added the item to Other Considerations. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Downie to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes: July 16, 2013 2. Expenditure Approval List: 7/6/13 to 7/26/13 for$3,102,349.21 3. Substation Lightning Protection, Project CL08-2012 / Award to KVA Electric, Inc., of Arlington, WA for a total amount of$25,804.62, including sales tax Motion carried 6-0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Esther Webster Fine Arts Center-Creation of Special Revenue Fund for Operations Acting Chief Financial Officer Nevaril described the need for the special revenue fund creation. Mayor Kidd read the Ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3483 An ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,for creation of a Special Revenue Fund and transferring operational assets from the Esther Webster Fine Arts Center Trust Fund to the Special Revenue Fund. It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Collins to: Adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Motion carried 6-0. FINANCE 1. Waterfront Camera(Project#PD0112)Contract with Cascade Networks, Inc. Police Chief Gallagher described the need for new cameras in the waterfront area, stating they were analog cameras and the overall system had been failing since 2009. The City was able to secure a FEMA Port Security Grant to fund the replacement of the cameras, and due to the decrease in costs for this type of equipment, the City's financial match had decreased to$62,000. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Di Guilio and second by Downie to: Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Cascade Networks in the amount of $236,805 for the procurement, installation, and deployment of the waterfront camera system. Motion carried 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER 1. 2013 Budget Amendment#2 Acting Chief Financial Officer Nevaril described the planned budget amendment. The Finance Department plans to address amendment needs on a quarterly basis. Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the 2013 budget and funds. Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. There being no public comment, she continued the public hearing to August 20, 2013. Council discussion followed. Manager McKeen assured Council the 2013 Budget is on track. Page 2 of 3 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—AUGUST 6, 2013 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Capacity Provisioning, Inc.—Announcement of Intent to Sell Manager McKeen introduced the item, stating Capacity Provisioning, Inc. (CPI) had provided notice to the City regarding their intent to sell their business. He described the history of CPI providing broadband services to the City as well as the City's need to continue having these services. He introduced CTC Media Group's Director of Engineering Lee Afflerbach who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the City's options regarding CPUs intent to sell. Lee Afflerbach stated the City has four main options: 1) Do nothing 2) Start the renewal process for services earlier than anticipated 3) Build our own infrastructure to replace the CPI network 4) Negotiate to purchase the existing CPI network. Council discussion followed. BREAK: Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a break at 7:48 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 7:58 p.m. Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to bring back more information regarding options 2, 3 and 4, and disregard the option to do nothing. 2. Council Vacancy Manager McKeen stated Councilmember Max Mania submitted his resignation from the City Council on August 3, 2013. He described the application process and public notice requirements stated in the Revised Code of Washington as well as the City Council Rules of Procedure for filling vacant City Council positions, and informed Council the City has 90 days to fill the vacant position. Council agreed by consensus to follow the City Council Rules of Procedure and accept applications for the vacant Council position and interview candidates on September 3,2013. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Di Guilio spoke regarding his attendance at the Saturday Farmers' Market. Councilmember Bruch also spoke regarding her attendance at the Saturday Farmers' Market and verbally provided a list of complaints and concerns from citizens. Deputy Mayor Collins spoke regarding noise complaints he received regarding the Eclipse Rd. industrial area. Mayor Kidd spoke regarding the upcoming visit from the City of Victoria's Mayor and Council on August 30,2013. Councilmember Downie spoke regarding his attendance at the Saturday Farmers' Market, noise complaints he received regarding the Eclipse Rd. industrial area, and his recent trips to Victoria to discuss bicycle tourism. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m. 2jLr<ncLQ Cherie Kidd, Mayor Jane.s. Hurd,City Clerk Page 3 of 3