HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/15/2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
April 15, 2014
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Downie, Councilmembers Bruch, Collins, Gase, Kidd and
Whetham.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd,T. Gallagher, M.Puntenney and N. West.
1. Interview Jerry Dean for Board of Ethics
City Council interviewed Jerry Dean for a position on the Board of Ethics.
2. Interview Paul Roess for Board of Adjustment
City Council interviewed Paul Roess for a position on the Board of Adjustment.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
I. Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Di Guilio announced the need for an Executive Session, under
the authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for the purpose of discussing potential litigation with legal counsel, for
approximately 40 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:15 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 5:55 p.m.No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:55 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Downie, Councilmembers Bruch, Collins, Gase, Kidd and
Whetham.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, T. Gallagher, B. Olson,
N. West, R. Hostetler, M.Abed, H. Greenwood, H. Freilich, D. Homan, M. O'Connor, B. Smith, D. Bellamente, K.
Malone,J.Powless, D. Morse and T.Bicker.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS,PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Police Department Promotions
Police Chief Gallagher recognized Kori Malone and Joshua Powless for their promotion to Police Corporal. He also
recognized Deb Homan in the PenCom Division for her promotion to Supervisor. He discussed the rigorous testing
each individual needed to complete to be promoted and commended each of them for their hard work.
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—April 15, 2014
2. Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Mayor Di Guilio presented Becca Korby, Executive Director of IIealthy Families of Clallam County, with a
proclamation in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Becca Korby thanked the City Council and staff
for their support.
3. Earth Day Proclamation
Mayor Di Guilio presented Helen Freilich,the City's Waste Reduction Specialist with a proclamation in recognition
of Earth Day as April 22, 2014. Helen Freilich spoke regarding the success of Clallam Spring Clean-Up Day. She
also informed everyone of an upcoming workshop on back yard composting at the Port Angeles Farmers' Market
later this month.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Vicci Rudin spoke on behalf of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center and presented the City with a check for$37,005,a
contribution to the Fine Arts Center operations account from the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Board.
Priscilla Schloss spoke in opposition to smart meters and fluoridating the City's water.
Judi Hangartner and Virginia Leinart spoke in opposition to smart meters.
Zoe Apisdorf invited everyone to the upcoming open house for Volunteers In Medicine of the Olympics.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City
Manager or Councilmenther— Councilmember Whetham requested the addition of a discussion regarding the
salvage of materials from the Landfill Bluff Stabilization project.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Council discussion followed regarding Consent Agenda items#3 and#4.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes: March 4a,, 'l 8tn,and April 1 sr,2014.
2.Expenditure Approval List: 03/08/14 to 04/04/14 for$5,097,859.47
3.Accept Additional Funds from Recreation and Conservation Office for WTIP Project/Approve and authorize the
City Manager to sign the RCO grant contract amendment#2 and make minor inodif?cations as necessary to
accept future such amendments
4. Purchase of Pool Hybrid Car and Water Division 4X4 Pickup/Reject the nonresponsive bids for the Hybrid 4-
Door Sedan for the City vehicle pool and a Yz Ton 4WD Regular Cab Pick-zip Truck from Price Ford. Award and
authorize the City Manager to sign contracts and appropriate documents to purchase the listed vehicles from
Ruddell Auto Mall: Hybrid 4-Door Sedan for a total price of$26,502.14 and% Ton 4WD Regular Cab Pick-up
Truck for a total price of'$26,964.12.
Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Utility Billing Ordinance Amendment
Customer Service Manager Hostetler introduced the proposed ordinance amendment regarding the utility billing due
dates. He stated the proposed amendments would clarify billing due dates for the City's utility customers. 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 making changes to Chapters 3.64 and 13.16 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code relating to utility billing.
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PODTANGDLES CITY COUNCIL MEETING —April l5, 20l4
HEARINGS:RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC
I. Purchase of a Used Wheel Loader
Deputy Director of Engineering Puntenneyintro&ced Deputy Director of Operations Abed who conducted obrief
presentation regarding the /eoomzncndmJ pumbuou of o used wheel loader for the ynb|io Works and Lhilkicn
Department. Council discussion followed.
Mayor DiGui\io conducted a reading of the ordinance 6y title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO.02-14
A RESOLUTION of tile City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, declaring a special market condition
and authorizing the City Manager to approve aPurch000 Order topurchase auncd 2006 Caterpillar Model 062B
loader.
[t was moved hy Collins and seconded by0ruxbto:
Adopt the resolution as read by title to purchase one Caterpillar 962H loader from NC Machinery for$119,240 and
accept the trade-in offer of$29,375 for the City owned Caterpillar 950yloader.
Motion carried 7-0.
CONSIDERATIONS:OTHER
l. William Shore Memorial Pool Update
Executive Director Steve Burke conducted uYovvcrPoint presentation regarding the updates to the William Shore
Memorial Pool since the 9on| District was formed. Council discussion followed.
2. Salvage of Materials N Landfill—Late Item Added WAgenda
Councilmember Whetharn spoke regarding his concerns materials will be profited from by the contractor during the
material removal process of the Landfill Bluff Stabilization project. Council Jiu0000ion followed.
Deputy Director 9uotomcy stated this issue was uuvumd under the contract and there were specific requirements
regarding the recycling of mu1oriu]o and disposal of special vvaotx materials. He a<u(cd the Washington State �
Department of Ecology required nothing from the site bu resold. Council discussion followed.
CounoJmembor VY6otbum expressed his coucocoo regarding funding for the Luudfi|| Bluff Stabilization project.
Council discussion followed.
MunagorMuKocu spoke regarding funding Gomthe State Legislature.
Chief Financial Officer spoke regarding the upcoming bond ordinances. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 7:47 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Downie left the Council Chambers towelcome an incoming Cruise ship.
FINANCE:
l. Department of Ecology yY 2Ul2 Supplemental 8NtewiduS|onnnatorGcunt&uccptanoo—PoubodyWuter
Quality Project
Deputy Director Puntenney introduced the proposed stormwater grant frorn the Washington State Department of
Ecology for assistance with otonnwu(crimprnvomun1a in the city. He stated these improvements center around
decreasing contamination io Peabody Creek. Council discussion followed.
U was moved by Kidd and seconded by0rucbto:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the grant agreement with the Department of Ecology under the FY2012
Sopp|umcutu| Statewide 8iounvvotur Grant Program in the umuuntofop<o$150,000, and tu make minor
modifications<o the grant agreement, if necessary.
Motion carried 6-O.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—April |5, 20l4
Deputy Mayor Downie returned to the Council Chambers.
2. LuodfiUCuUStobi|izUioo—Phumc l`Project SW82-2O|3—Professional Services Agreement with Herrera
Environmental Consultants,Amendment 7, for Construction Engineering
Deputy Director Puntenney introduced the amendment for continued design services ft-om Herrera Environmental
Consultants during the construction pknyu of the project. Bc also described the construction timeline,with
construction bids being opened in late April and a hopeful construction timeframe of May through October. Council
discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Guocto:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment 7W the Professional Services Contract with Herrera
Environmental Consultants in an amount not to exceed$426,000,which will increase the total contract amount to
$3`364,O57,and to make minor modifications to the agreement if necessary. Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 7'8.
3. Professional Services Agreement for Landfill Cell Stabilization—Project SW02-2012—Professional
Services Agreement with Anchor()O&, LLC
Deputy Director Puntenney introduced the proposed agreement for construction management services for the
LuodUO Cell Stabilization project. He stated Anchor 0D/\, L[C, came in first and was the only company with
experience inu similar project. Council discussion followed.
[t was moved by Downie and seconded by Bcuobto:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the professional services agreement with Anchor QEA, LLC.,of
Seattle,Washington in an arnount not to exceed$1,429,000,and to make minor modifications to the agreement if
necessary. Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 5-2,with Kidd and Collins against.Council discussion followed.
4. Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management Services, Combined Sov/cr Overflow
(C80)Phase li Project WWI O08—Vanir Construction Management
Deputy Director yuntcnooy pmaoo<c6 the proposed agreement for construction muno&omuot ocrvi000 regal-ding
Pkoou ll of the Combined Sewer Overflow project. He stated \/anir Construction had done u great job oo Phase |,
and staff wanted to continue using them for Phase 11. Council discussion followed.
lt was moved by Gauo and seconded by Downie to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the professional services agreement with Vanir Construction
Management, Inc. of Bellevue, Washington, in an amount not to exceed$1,563,726.00,and to make minor
modifications{othe agreement i[necessary.
Motion carried 6'l,with 0ruob voting|oopposition.
REPORTS:CITY COUNCIL
Deputy Mayor Downie spoke regarding cruise ship season and the 22-24 stops planned this spring and summer here
iu Port Angeles.
Cuunui|mombcr Bruch stated the Skating Rink may be selling and suggested this may be an opportunity for the
Senior Center toexpand.
Councilmember Kidd spoke regarding her attendance at the WA State Parks&Recreation Association meeting and
their honoring of the William Shore Memorial Pool,and Janet Young for her participation in the development of
Shane Park.
Councilmember Gase spoke regarding his attendance at numerous meetings including the Utility Advisory
Committee, Real Estate Committee,the Port Angeles Chamber Board and the Council table at the Saturday Farmers
K4mtct. He also asked for u proactive conversation(n take place utufuture Council meeting regarding whether or
not the City continues to fluoridate the water after our ten year time requirement has been fulfilled.
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Mayor Di Guilio spoke regarding the 2014 Golden Generation Thousand Miles Ride Bike Tour that came to Port
Angeles last week, and the recent dedication of the Lauridsen Blvd. Bridge. He also expressed his offense regarding
an email sent to Council from Dale Wilson that threatened the Council if they didn't take a position regarding the
Port Angeles United meetings. Council discussion followed regarding this email.No other reports were given,
INFORMATION:
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports in the packet and the upcoming worksessions this month on April 22°d
and 29°i.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Di Guilio announced the need for an Executive Session, under the
authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for the purpose of discussing potential litigation with legal counsel, for
approximately 10 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 9:08 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 9:15 p.m.No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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