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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/17/2014CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 17, 2014 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING: Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:15 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio, Councilmembers Bruch, Collins, and Whetham. Members Absent: Deputy Mayor Downie and Councilmembers Gase and Kidd Staff Present: Acting City Manager Nathan West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd and C. Fulton. 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, and under authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(b), to consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased price, for approximately 30 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:17 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The Executive Session concluded at 5:42 p.m. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:42 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, Councilmembers Bruch, Collins, and Whetham. Members Absent: Deputy Mayor Downie and Councilmembers Gase and Kidd Staff Present: Acting City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, C. Fulton, T. Gallagher and B. Olson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Fire Department -Badge Pinning Ceremony — POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 1, 2014 2. Pink Up Port Angeles Proclamation Mayor Di Guilio presented the Noon Soroptimist group with a proclamation in recognition of "Pink Up Port Angeles" and proclaimed Port Angeles "Pink" Angeles for the week of June 15 -21, 2014. 3. Sluicing of the Hogback Proclamation Mayor Di Guilio presented Don Perry with a proclamation in recognition of the 100`'' anniversary of the Sluicing of the Hogback 4. 75`'' Anniversary Coast Guard Auxiliary Celebration Mayor Dan Di Guilio presented Dr. Marilyn Leonard with a proclamation in honor of the 75th Coast Guard Auxiliary PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — June 17, 2014 PUBLIC COMMENT: Darlene Schanfald spoke in opposition to the Combined Sewer Overflow project and explained how wastewater treatment plants our polluting our bodies and our environment. Peter Ripley encouraged Council to erect windmills near the water to generate our own power so we no longer have to purchase power from Bonneville Power Administration. He also encouraged the City to support the Advanced Composite Center Manufacturing Institute proposal discussed by the Clallam County Commissioners earlier in the day. Linda DeFrang spoke in opposition to a Transportation Benefit District and increased taxes. She also stated she doesn't believe all the items listed in the Transportation Improvement Plan are necessary. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manajer or Councilmernber - None. CONSENT AGENDA: Clerk Hurd stated minor changes had been made to the June 3, 3014, City Council minutes. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Bruch to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes: May 13, June 2 & 3, 2014, as amended 2. Expenditure Approval List: from 5/24/2014 to 6/6/2014 for $3,588,873.87 Motion carried 4 -0 PUBLIC HEARINGS — OTHER: 1. Transportation Improvement Plan Chief Financial Officer Olson introduced the second reading of the ordinance stating no significant changes had been made since the first reading. Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing at 6:30 P.M. Cindy Turney stated she was overwhelmed by the amount of money identified for the plan. She also recommended fixing the roads first before any trails are paved. Mayor Di Guilio closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 12 -14 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the Transportation Improvement Program for 2015 -2020. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Bruch to: Adopt the resolution as read by title to adopt the 2015 -2020 Transportation Improvement Program. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 4 -0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Amendment to Fee Ordinance Title 3.70 Clerk Hurd presented the proposed amendment to the fee ordinance regarding the costs to produce copies of public records. She summarized the proposed changes including the consolidation of public record reproduction fees in the public record policy section of the Port Angeles Municipal Code, and the completion of a cost analysis by the Finance Department showing actual costs per copy. Council discussion followed. Page 2 of 3 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — June 17, 2014 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 Chapter 2.74 and Chapter 3.70 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relation to fees and costs to public records. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. 4` Street Stormwater Improvements, Project DR03 -2009 Public Works and Utilities Director Fulton provided a brief summary of the proposed 4th Street Stormwater improvements, describing the history of the process and design of the eight corner gardens. He asked for final approval of the construction contract award. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Bruch to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the 4°i Street Stormwater Improvements, Project DR03 -2009, with Jordan Excavating of Port Angeles, WA in the total bid amount of 51,125,307.65, including applicable taxes, and to make minor modifications to the contract, if necessary. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 4 -0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilmember Bruch applauded the Planning Commission for making art a requirement of a current project. Councilmember Collins spoke regarding his attendance at the Economic Development Council meeting and encouraged the City to support the Advanced Composite Center Manufacturing Institute proposal. Mayor Di Guilio stated he would attend the Coast Guard Auxiliary celebration on Thursday. No other reports were given. INFORMATION: City Manager Reports: 1. Building Report 2. Planning Commission Minutes Acting City Manager West reminded Council of the upcoming Worksession regarding Criminal Justice on June 24, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. Police Chief Gallagher introduced his new intern from Western Oregon University Ashley Jageman. EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was determined there was no need for an executive session. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m. i Guilio, Mayor Page 3 of 3 Jan a Hurd, City Clerk