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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 12/03/2013CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington December 3, 2013 CALL TO ORDER -SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Kidd called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio, Nelson and Whetham. Members Absent: Councilmember Downie. Staff Present: Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, C. Fulton, B. Olson and N. West, Others: Dan Gase and Steve DiJulio EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Kidd announced the need for an Executive Session, under authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel for approximately 55 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:01 p.m. The Executive Session concluded at 5:55 p.m. No Action was taken, ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m. CALL TO ORDER -REGULAR MEETING Mayor Kidd called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Clerk Hurd administered the Oath of Office to Lee Whetham and he was immediately seated at the Council dias, ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie, Nelson and Whetham. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, C. Fulton, T. Gallagher, B. Olson, N. West and D Bellamente. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councihnember Whetham led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Sharon Adams — Recognition of Holiday Tree Donation Mayor Kidd presented Sharon Adams with a certificate of recognition for her donation of a Holiday Tree for the Port Angeles Downtown Tree Lighting. Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a break at 6:07 p,m. The meeting reconvened at 6:18 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Betsy Robbins, President of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation, spoke on behalf of the Fine Arts Center and presented Council with a check for $25,000, towards operations of the Center. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — DECEMBER 3, 2013 Bob Lumens, President of the Port Angeles Downtown Association Board, thanked Council for its support and provided a brief overview of recent events in the Downtown. Jeff Well, Owner of Rite Brothers Aviation, spoke in favor of removing trees at Lincoln Park so the Port Angeles Airport could operate without current or additional restrictions, and urged Council to move forward with the Port of Port Angeles as soon as possible. PUBLIC HEARINGS — OTHER 1. 2014 Proposed Budget Chief Financial Officer Olson introduced the 2014 Proposed Budget and briefly discussed the amendments to the Budget Ordinance Exhibit. Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Vicci Rudin, Chair of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Board of Trustees, thanked Council and staff for clarifying the funding for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Jody Moss, Executive Director of United Way, thanked Council for restoring funding in the 2014 Budget for Health and Human Services. Becca Korby, Executive Director of Healthy Families, thanked Council for its support of Health and Human Services funding. Scott Nagel, Executive Director of the Crab Festival, thanked Council for its courageous conversations regarding economic development funding and strategies in Port Angeles. He also discussed his role on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and stated he was looking forward to more work on specific marketing plans. Mayor Kidd closed the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m. Council discussion followed. Mayor Kidd conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3490 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the 2014 Budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014. It was moved by Downie and seconded by Nelson to: Adopt the ordinance as read by title. Motion carried 7-0. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Kidd removed Consent Agenda item Combined Sewer Overflow Loan Application, for discussion, at the request of Councilmember Bruch. It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Bruch to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. Expenditure Approval List: 11/09/2013 to 11/22/2013 for $2,119,119.27 2. 2013 Tree Trimming, Project WF -159010/03, Final Acceptance 3. Indigent Defense Contracts Extension Motion carried 7-0. 4. Combined Sewer Overflow Loan Application for Fiscal Year 2015, Project WW 10-2008 Public Works and Utilities Director Fulton explained the application was needed to see if the City can obtain the low- interest loans it needs to move forward with the project. Council discussion followed. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — DECEMBER 3, 2013 It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Nelson to: Authorize the City Manager to sign the Fiscal Year 2015 Funding Cycle Application certification, in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000. In addition, if a grant or loan is approved, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Motion carried 6-1, with Bruch voting in opposition. ORDINANCES 1, 2013 Budget Amendment #3 Chief Financial Officer Olson introduced the proposed amendment and described many of the changes being made, explaining the need for the amendment. Council discussion followed. 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. 2. 2013 Fund Management Chief Financial Officer Olson provided a brief explanation of the need to close funds and make changes to others. Council discussion followed, Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, managing special funds of the City, and discharging funds from the 2001 General Obligation Bond Refunding Fund (Fund #211), authorizing closure of Water Treatment Plant Fund (#412) and the Cultural Resources Fund (Fund #504), and amending the Solid Waste Utility fund, Ordinance 2317. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to: Adopt the ordinance as read by title. Motion carried 7-0. Manager McKeen informed Council that its Rules of Procedure states they need to waive the second reading of an ordinance before adoption after one reading, and added there was no rush on the adoption of this ordinance. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to: Rescind the motion to adopt the 2013 Fund Management Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0. 3. Tax Levy Adjustments Chief Financial Officer Olson provided a brief explanation of the proposed ordinance and adjustment to the 2013 Property Tax Levy for 2014 tax collection. He stated the Clallam County Assessor's Office informed the City it used an incorrect levy amount when it calculated the 1% increase adopted in November, 2013. He recommended Council correct the number by adopting the proposed ordinance and requested Council waive the second reading to allow for a timely filing of the amended ordinance with the Assessor's Office. Council discussion followed. Mayor Kidd read the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3491 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 3488 regarding levying ad valorem property taxes for the fiscal year 2014, and directing the City Clerk to certify said amount to the Board of Clallam County Commissioner. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to Waive the second reading of the ordinance and adopt the ordinance as read by title. Motion carried 6-1, with Di Guilio voting in opposition. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — DECEMBER 3, 2013 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Whetham expressed his excitement to be part of Council. Mayor Kidd discussed the recent "Mayor for a Day" essay contest at Stevens Middle School and stated the winner would be attending the next Council meeting. Deputy Mayor Collins spoke regarding his attendance at the recent Economic Development Council meeting and the Dry Creek Thanksgiving Luncheon. Councilmember Bruch spoke regarding her recent attendance at an Economic Development workshop. Councilmember Di Guilio reminded the public of the upcoming Farmers' Market Council table this Saturday. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager McKeen directed Council to the reports in the packet. Drew Schwab, the new Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 1192, introduced himself and his scouts in attendance. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was determined there was no need for an executive session. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Cherie Kidd, Mayor Page 4 of 4 a Hurd, City Clerk