HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/20/2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Port Angeles, Washington
August 20, 2013
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CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Kidd called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie,and Nelson.
Members Absent: Position No. 2 is vacant.
Staff Present: Acting City Manager West, Attomey Bloor, Clerk Hurd, T. Agesson, G. Cutler, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc,
C. Fulton, B. Smith, D Bellamente, K.Neal, P. Lusk and M. Puntenney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kidd led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
CEREMONIAL MATTERS,PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
I. Introduce New Director of Public Works&Utilities—Craig Fulton
Acting City Manager West introduced Craig Fulton as the City's new Public Works & Utilities Director. He also
thanked the current Director Glenn Cutler for his service.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kristin Halberg, 1507 E. Beach Rd; and Mindy Aisling,2271 Place Rd.,spoke regarding the National Compassion
Games competition coming up in September and invited the City of Port Angeles to take part in this event aimed at
increasing volunteerism.
Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6th St.,described his idea for an alternative to removing trees at Lincoln Park, stating the City
could invest in a marine airport.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Nelson to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes: August 6, 2013
2. Expenditure Approval List: 7/27/13 to 8/9/13 for$2,515,268.38
3. City Hall Generator Relocation, Project PD99-13 /Authorize City Manager to sign a contract with Angeles
Electric to relocate and connect emergency generators at City Hall in the amount not to exceed$27,042.39,
including sales tax
4. Landfill Cell Stabilization Repair, Project SW-02-2012 (Phase IA)/Accept and authorize release of retainage
upon receipt of required clearances
5. City Clerk, Police Dept., and Mechanical Remodel, Projects PD01-2011 and IT03-2011/Approve and authorize
City Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to Architectural Services Agreement with Lindberg & Smith Architects,
in the amount not to exceed$13,000 which increases the maximum compensation under the agreement for the
project from $47,500 to$60,500 and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary
Motion carried 6-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Utility Advisory Committee—Appoint Citizen-At-Large Representative
Director Cutler stated Murven Sears had recently resigned from the Utility Advisory Committee, and after
interviewing two qualified candidates,the Committee recommended the appointment of Lynn Bedford.
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Lynn Bedford, 410 S. E St., disclosed she had previously provided real estate services to Craig Fulton, the new
Director of Public Works and Utilities, as she was his agent in the purchase of his home. She applauded the City for •
the open and transparent way it conducts its business and said she is honored to be considered for the appointment.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Downie to:
Effective immediately, appoint Ms. Lynn Bedford, PhD as a Citizen-At-Large Representative on the Utility Advisory
Committee to fill the unexpired term until February 28, 2014.
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Peabody Culvert Analysis for CSO Phase II Design Project(W W Io-2008)Professional Services Agreement
with Brown and Caldwell, Inc., -Amendment 16
Director Cutler provided a brief explanation of the need for the Peabody Creek culvert analysis and then introduced
Engineering Manager Neal, who conducted a brief PowerPoint presentation. Manager Neal stated it was prudent to
investigate the current conditions of the culvert and the adjacent soils because the results of the analysis will help
guide the design for the Front Street Diversion Sewer as part of Phase II of the Combined Sewer Overflow project.
She also relayed the favorable recommendation from the Utility Advisory Committee. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Di Guilio to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment 16 to the Professional Services Agreement with Brown
and Caldwell in an additional amount not to exceed$115,483, which increases the maximum compensation for CSO
Phase 2 design to$2,560,093, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER
I. 2013 Budget Amendment#2
Acting Chief Finance Officer Agesson described the planned budget amendment. Mayor Kidd read the Ordinance by
title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3484
An ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the 2013 budget and funds
Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. There being no public comment, she closed the public hearing.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Downie to:
Adopt the Ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Declaration of Surplus Property Adjacent to 2818 South Cherry Street
Acting City Manager West explained the need to surplus the property in question due to the fact it does not serve the
purpose for which it was originally acquired. He stated the property was originally acquired from the Department of
Natural Resources for the purpose of recreation and open space, but has been historically utilized as a private
residential driveway. He also described the City's plans to exchange the property in return for more suitable open
space tracts.
Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. There being no public comment, she closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Nelson stated the Real Estate Committee is in favor of the surplus and property exchange. Council
discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Downie to:
Declare the Cherry Street property surplus and authorize the City Manager to sign necessary documents executing •
the sale of the City's Cherry Street property in exchange for three tracts located in the Peabody creek properties.
Motion carried 6-0.
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• OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
3. Bonneville Power Administration Demand Response Market Demonstration Project Operating Agreement
Director Cutler introduced Deputy Director of Power and Telecommunications Lusk, who provided a brief history of
the project. Deputy Director Lusk described the award offer from Bonneville Power Administration and the needed
operating agreement to accompany the offer. He also stated the Utility Advisory Committee forwarded a favorable
recommendation. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Collins to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an Operating Agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration
for up to$425,000 for the Demand Response Market Demonstration Project, and make minor modifications to the
agreement, if necessary.
Motion carried 6-0.
FINANCE
Dept. of Ecology Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant
Director Cutler described the grant award stating the Department of Ecology was offering assistance to Cities under
the Phase 11 Municipal Stormwater NPDES Permit. He stated the grant award is for preconstruction planning and
design of stormwater projects that include water quality improvements. He relayed the Utility Advisory Committee's
favorable recommendation. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Bruch to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the grant acceptance intent notice and agreement with the
Department of Ecology under the Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant Program in the amount of$170,000, and to
make minor modifications to the Agreement, if necessary.
Motion carried 6-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Downie spoke regarding the upcoming United Way Day of Caring event in September, encouraged
people to support the Captain Joseph House project, and described his plans to attend the upcoming International
Council of Shopping Centers Conference.
Mayor Kidd spoke regarding her attendance at the Washington Association of Cities Legislative Conference.
Councilmember Bruch stated she needed to be replaced as the alternate for the Clallam County Transit Board. Deputy
Mayor Collins offered to take her place and Mayor Kidd agreed.
Councilmember Di Guilio thanked Glenn Cutler for his service to the City. No other reports were given.
INFORMATION
Acting City Manager West stated a retirement party for Director Cutler would be held in the Vern Burton meeting
rooms on September 3,2013. He also thanked Chief Gallagher and Deputy Mayor Collins for their assistance during
the recent visit from King 5 News regarding the new waterfront cameras,stating they helped explain the need for the
cameras as a way to protect the City's assets. He also reminded Council of the City of Victoria delegation arriving on
August 30,2013 and the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Big Lots on the same day.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
NW/kJ
Cherie Kidd, Mayor Jan; Hurd, City Clerk
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