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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/21/2014• CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 21, 2014 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING: Deputy Mayor Downie called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:04 p.m. ROLL CALL. Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio [arrived at 5:05 p.m], Deputy Mayor Downie, Councilmembers Collins, Gase, Kidd and Whetham. Members Absent: Councilmember Bruch. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, C. Fulton and N. West. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Di Guilio announced the need for an Executive Session, under the authority of RCW 42.30.1100)0) for the purpose of discussing potential litigation with legal counsel, for approximately 50 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:05 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The Executive Session concluded at 6:00 p.m. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Downie, Councilmembers Collins, Gase, Kidd and Whetham. Members Absent: Councilmember Bruch. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, C. Fulton, B. Olson, B. Smith, N. West, R. Hostetler and K. Neal. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to: Excuse Councilmember Bruch's absence from the January 21, 2014, City Council meeting. Motion carried 6 -0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag PUBLIC COMMENT: Edna Willadsen requested staff look into excessive Angeles Library fi disturbance noticed by herself and others in the Port Darryl Wood, 334 Sutter Rd., expressed his concerns over the proposed Flow Control ordinance, stating he thought it would raise costs for citizens and businesses using the transfer station. Peter Ripley spoke regarding his concerns with the AMI project and encouraged Council to cancel this project. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — JANUARY 21, 2014 LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manager or Councilmember - Councilmember Whetham requested a discussion of Council nametags. This item was added to Other Considerations. CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. Expenditure Approval List: 12/28/2013 to 01/10/2014 for $440,405.20 2. Substation Lightning Protection, Project CL08 -2012 / Final Acceptance 3. Washington State Patrol Interlocal Agreement — Mobilization Reimbursement 4. Equipment Purchase: Two Police Vehicle Replacements Motion carried 6 -0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Solid Waste Flow Control Ordinance Public Works & Utilities Director Fulton introduced the proposed Solid Waste Flow Control Ordinance, ensuring the public it would not increase solid waste rates or recycling. Chief Financial Officer Olson explained the proposed ordinance would help the City secure lower interest rates on bonds for the Solid Waste Utility. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington adding a new Chapter 13.55 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to solid waste flow control. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Council Committee, Board and Commission Assignments — addressed earlier and approved. Mayor Di Guilio introduced the proposed assignments and asked if any Councilmembers needed different assignments. Councilmember Kidd volunteered to be the alternate for the Clallam County Sheriff Citizen Advisory Committee. It was moved by Gase and seconded by Collins to: Approve the assignment list as presented with Councilmember Kidd as the alternate for the Clallam County Sheriff Citizen Advisory Committee. Motion carried 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS — OTHER: 1. Utility Discount Ordinance Amendment Customer Service Manager Hostetler introduced the second reading of the proposed ordinance amendment. He also provided a brief overview of the planned roll -out process to notify our citizens of the updated program. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing. Norma Turner, 3928 Mt. Angeles Rd., thanked Council for the new ordinance, stating the issue of poverty is wide and complex. She expressed her appreciation for a more inclusive criteria list and urged the Council to adopt the ordinance. Mary Van Heusen, 633 E. Whidby, stated she was in favor of the ordinance and it showed compassion for our citizens. She also urged the Council to adopt the ordinance and thanked staff for preparing a plan to get the word out about the new program. Mayor Di Guilio closed the public hearing. Page 2of4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — JANUARY 21, 2014 Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3494 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Section 13.20 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to utility discounts. It was moved by Downie and seconded by Collins to: Adopt the ordinance as read by title. Motion carried 6 -0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 2. Bonneville Power Administration Land Use Agreement Director Fulton briefly described the land use agreement stating it formalized the City's use of BPA's easement for an asphalt walking path. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Gase and seconded by Whetham to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the attached agreement with BPA. Motion carried 6 -0. 3. Landfill Post Closure Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 5 — Contract Extension Engineering Manager Neal conducted a brief presentation regarding the proposed amendment to the Landfill Post Closure Professional Services Agreement, stating the amendment would extend the contract for two years. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Gase and seconded by Whetham to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a two year extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Aspect Consulting for landfill engineering services in an amount not to exceed $194,528.92, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, as necessary. Motion carried 6 -0. 4. Landfill Bluff Stabilization Phase 1, Project SW02 -2012, Professional Services Agreement with Herrera Environmental Consultants, Amendment No. 6 Engineering Manager Neal provided a brief presentation regarding the amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for the Landfill Bluff Stabilization project, stating additional work needed to be completed to resolve important permitting and design issues for the shoreline work at the seawall and at Dry Creek, as well as groundwater investigations within the east 304 waste cell. Council discussion continued. It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Kidd to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Herrera Environmental Consultants in an amount not to exceed $156,731, which will increase the contract amount to $2,938,057, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary. Motion carried 6 -0. 5. Heckman Settlement Agreement Chief Financial Officer Olson explained a recent audit by the Washington State Department of Revenue had determined the lease between the City and Jack Heckman was subject to additional leasehold tax. Manager McKeen introduced the proposed settlement agreement with Jack Heckman regarding leasehold excise tax on the property he leases from the City. He described the agreement as well as the amendment to the lease proposed as part of the resolution to the overall issue. Council discussion followed. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — JANUARY 21, 2014 It was moved by Downie and seconded by Kidd to: Approve the settlement agreement and the lease amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 6 -0. 6. Council Nametags Councilmember Whetham requested Councilmembers have nametags to wear when appropriate. Clerk Hurd agreed to order new name tags for all Councilmembers. FINANCE: 1. PAFD Ambulance Purchase / Award Contract Fire Chief Dubuc introduced the proposed purchase of a new ambulance for the Fire Department stating one of the three current ambulances was in need of replacement, and described the new cost saving measure which could be utilized with the new ambulance. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Whetham to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Braun Northwest Inc., of Chehalis a custom 2014 ambulance in the amount of $156,195.86. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 6 -0. ashington, for CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor Di Guilio encouraged Council to accept the recent Mutsu City invitation received for the City Council to come to Mutsu City in 2015, for the 20 -year Sister City anniversary. Councilmember Gase spoke regarding his attendance at the Peninsula College Maier Hall Art Collection dedication, and a recent tour of the City Fire Department. Deputy Mayor Downie also spoke regarding his attendance at the Peninsula College Maier Hall Art Collection dedication and the recent Mutsu City delegation events. Councilmember Collins spoke regarding his recent work with Feiro Marine Life Center and the new developer looking to purchase the property next to the West End Park location. He also expressed his support for a 2015 visit to Mutsu City. No other reports were given. INFORMATION: Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports in the packet and reminded Council of the upcoming Council Worksession regarding the Long Range Financial Plan on January 28, 2014. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Di Page 4 of 4 7t441,1 egsa Hurd, City C