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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Summary 09/03/2013 AGENDA SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL MEETING th 321 East 5 Street SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 SPECIAL MEETING – 5:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m. The Mayor may determine the order of business for a particular City Council meeting. The agenda should be arranged to best serve the needs and/or convenience of the Council and the public. Mayor to determine time of break. The items of business for regular Council meetings may include the following: A. CALL TO ORDER – SPECIAL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M. – City Council Position #2 Vacancy. Interviewed Applicants Peter Ripley, Dan Gase and Robert Sommers. ................................................................................................ A-1 CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. B. ROLL CALL – All present, except Council Position #2, which is Vacant. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Mayor Kidd CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS ................ None C. PUBLIC COMMENT – Virginia Leinart spoke in opposition to the installation of smart meters in Port Angeles and invited everyone to the upcoming showing of the documentary, “Take Back Your Power”, at the Port Angeles Library. Jeff McFarland spoke in favor of the City supporting the upcoming dedication of Hwy 117, as the POW/MIA Memorial Highway. Tom Curry thanked the City Council, City staff, and Primo Construction for the Waterfront Transportation Improvement Project, and encouraged all citizens to support this project and the beautification of the downtown waterfront. Vicci Rudin spoke on behalf of the Fine Arts Center and invited everyone to participate in the ongoing Paint the Peninsula Festival. D. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS – Councilmember Downie requested a brief discussion of the City’s plans to support the MIA/POW Memorial Highway. Mayor Kidd and staff agreed, and the new agenda item was added to Other Considerations so the Council could receive a verbal report from staff. E. CONSENT AGENDA / Approved 6-0. 1. City Council Minutes: August 20, 2013 .......................................................................................................................... E-1 2. Expenditure Approval List: 8/10/13 to 8/23/2013 for $1,134,388.93................................................................................. E-4 3. Olympic Peninsula Rowing Club - Assignment and Assumption of Lease / Authorize City Manager to sign an Assignment and Assumption of Lease and the Amendment to the 2009 Lease with the YMCA…..................................................................... E-32 4. Mutual Aid Agreement – Fire Services – Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap Counties .......................................................... E-48 5. Tacoma Community College Contract Extension – Paramedic Instruction ..................................................................... E-53 F. QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS – REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:30 P.M. or soon thereafter) ............................................................................................................................... None G. PUBLIC HEARINGS – OTHER (6:30 P.M. or soon thereafter) ............................................................. None Mayor to determine time of break / Hearing devices available for those needing assistance. September 3, 2013 Port Angeles City Council Meeting Page - 1 H. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS ........................................................................ None I. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS ...................................................................... None J. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS th 1. 4 Street Stormwater Improvements Project DR03-2009 /Amendment No. 4 to PACE Professional Services Agreement / Approved recommendation 2, MC 6-0. ................................................................................................................................... J-1 2. United Way Mid-Year Report & Update .......................................................................................................................... J-4 3. City Council Position #2 Vacancy – Appointed Dan Gase, MC 6-0. .............................................................................. None 4. MIA/POW Memorial Highway – Report provided. K. FINANCE 1. Street Crack Sealing Machine Equipment Purchase / Approved purchase contract with Special Asphalt Products in the amount of $61,000, MC 7-0. ........................................................................................................................................................... K-1 L. COUNCIL REPORTS – Councilmember Nelson spoke regarding her attendance at the Big Lots Grand Opening and stated the store donated $1,500 to Roosevelt Elementary. Councilmember Downie spoke regarding his attendance at a recent International Council of Shopping Centers and the national retailers who are looking at Port Angeles. He also informed Council the American Spirit Cruise ships was back in town and described their plans to continue stopping in our City. Mayor Kidd spoke regarding the recent visit th from the City of Victoria and the success of the visit last Friday. Deputy Mayor Collins spoke regarding the upcoming 125 anniversary of the First Church Building on the corner of Vine and First Streets. Councilmember Bruch spoke urged Council to work on a vision for the City. Councilmember Di Guilio stated he would be at the Farmers’ Market Council table this Saturday. No other reports were given. M. INFORMATION City Manager Reports: 1. Planning Commission Minutes ....................................................................................................................................... M-1 N. EXECUTIVE SESSION - for the purpose of an Executive Session under authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel; and a Closed Session under authority of RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) for the purpose of planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective bargaining. – No action taken. O.ADJOURNMENT – 8:45 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearings are set by the City Council in order to meet legal requirements. In addition, the City Council may set a public hearing in order to receive public input prior to making decisions, which impact the citizens. Certain matters may be controversial, and the City Council may choose to seek public opinion through the public hearing process. Mayor to determine time of break / Hearing devices available for those needing assistance. September 3, 2013 Port Angeles City Council Meeting Page - 2