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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/01/2014CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington July 1, 2014 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING: Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Downie, Councilmembers Bruch, Collins, Gase and Whetham. Members Absent: Councilmember Kidd. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, C. Fulton, B. Olson, N. West and H. Greenwood. 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 20 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:31 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The Executive Session concluded at 5:49 p.m. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:49 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, C. Fulton, T. Gallagher, B. Olson, N. West, S. Johns, K. Bogues, B. McFall, D. Bellamente, H. Greenwood, T. Nevaril, A. Gates, S. Wright, T. Reid, D. Eaton, T. Agesson, J. Church, B. Kroh, A. Heuett, J. Viada, K. Miller, B. Smith, G. Roggenbuck, A. Brusseau and J. Nutter. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Retire "Kilo" K -9 Service Animal Police Chief Gallagher presented Officer Al Brusseau and his K -9 companion Kilo with a shadow -box honoring Kilo's service to the Port Angeles Police Department. 2. Fire Department — Badge Pinning Ceremony Fire Chief Dubuc introduced Doug Eaton, the City's new Firefighter /Paramedic, and his wife Christina, who then pinned on his new badge. 3. Promotion of Abbi Gates to Human Resources Manager Manager McKeen announced the promotion of Abbi Gates as the New Human Resources Manager. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — July 1, 2014 PUBLIC COMMENT: Devon Graywolf, 438 Lopez, spoke in favor of preserving the trees at Lincoln Park and building monuments in the park. William Hunt, 438 Lopez encouraged the City to become green and provide our own energy through solar, wind and other. types of green energy. Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6th St., spoke regarding the City's need to disconnect from Bonneville Power Administration and become energy independent through green energy measures. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Solid Waste Wrap -Up Chief Financial Officer Olson conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the finalization of the Solid Waste bonds. He introduced Lindsay Sovde with Piper Jaffray and Deanna Gregory with Pacifica Law, who both provided additional updates regarding the bonds. Council discussion followed. 2. Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Presentation — Paint the Peninsula Terri Miller and Dean Bensen conducted a presentation regarding the upcoming Plein Air event, "Paint the Peninsula ". Terri Miller also presented a check from the Fine Arts Center Foundation for $8,500 to the City. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 7:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:15 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS — OTHER: 1. Capital Facilities Plan Manager McKeen introduced the Capital Facilities Plan presentation providing a brief history and describing the changes staff has made this year. Senior Accountant Agesson conducted a PowerPoint presentation with Public Works and Utilities Director Fulton regarding the 2015 -2020 Capital Facilities Plan, outlining projects by utility. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 8:22 p.m. Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6`'' St., spoke about the need for green energy to disconnect from Bonneville Power Administration. Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. to June 15, 2014. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the Resolution by title, entitled, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the Capital Facilities Plan for 2015 -2020. Council discussion followed. CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Bruch to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes: June 17, 2014 2. Expenditure Approval List: 6/7/2014 to 6/20/2014 for $1,342,561.38 3. Agreement with Moss Adams, LLP, change order / authorize the City Manager to sign a change order with Moss Adams, LLP in the amount of $25,000, for a total revised contract of $35,000. Motion carried 7 -0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: I . Budget Amendment #2 Chief Financial Officer Olson introduced Budget Officer Wright who provided a brief update regarding the proposed Budget Amendment #2. Council discussion followed. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — July 1, 2014 Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending the 2014 budget and funds. 2. Amendment to Fee Ordinance Title 3.70 Clerk Hurd provided a brief overview of the proposed ordinance, explaining the clerical changes made since the first reading. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3509 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 relating to fees and costs to public records. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to: Approve the ordinance as read by title. Motion carried 7 -0. 3. Street Trees Ordinance Community and Economic Development Director West presented the proposed Street Trees ordinance, stating the approval of such an ordinance is the first requirement for the City to become a Tree City USA. He stated the ordinance had been through a public hearing process at the Planning Commission, and the Commission forwarded a favorable recommendation. 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 11.13 to Title 11 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code establishing a system for management of trees in the City of Port Angeles public rights -of- way. FINANCE: 1. Civic Field Funding Chief Financial Officer Olson, Parks and Recreation Director Delikat and Community and Economic Development Director West conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding possible funding sources to fix Civic Field. Council discussion followed. Council agreed by consensus to form a task force to continue to review and research funding sources for Civic Field. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to: Continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. Motion carried 7 -0. 2. I Street Transmission Line Upgrade Director Fulton introduced the I Street Transmission Line Upgrade explaining the need to rebuild a section of 69Kv transmission line between I- Street Substation and B Street. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Gase to: Award and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Salish Construction of Tacoma, WA, in the amount of $198,053.30, including tax, for the I Street Transmission Line Upgrade, and to make minor modifications to the contract, if necessary. Motion carried 7 -0. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — July 1, 2014 3. Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Flow Monitoring, Project WW 14 -2014 Director Fulton introduced the CSO Flow Monitoring Project explaining monitoring was a requirement of the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Downie to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with ADS Environmental Services, LLC, for two years for a total bid amount of $127,221.25, including applicable taxes, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary. Motion carried 7 -0. 4. Harbor Clean -up Process — Work Order No. 2 — Change Order No. 2 Councilmember Bruch recused herself from the agenda item due to her employer and left the Council Chambers. Attorney Bloor provided a brief summary of the proposed change order, stating the City's portion would total $39,050. He explained the change order was due to additional tasks needed as a result of discussions with the Washington State Department of Ecology. He also shared the additional costs will be reimbursable by the City's Insurance Companies. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Gase to: Authorize the City Manager to approve Work Order No. 2, Change Order No. 2, expanding the scope of work and increasing the total price from $573,000 to $729,700, and to approve minor modifications to the Work Order as needed. The City's share of the increase is $39,050. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 5 -1, with Kidd against. Councilmember Bruch returned to the Council Chambers. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilmember Bruch spoke regarding the Tse- whit -sen Village receiving a designation with the National Registry of Historic Places. Councilmember Kidd spoke regarding her trip to Victoria to celebrate Canada Day. Mayor Di Guilio stated he and Councilmember Kidd will be at the Saturday Farmers' Market. Deputy Mayor Downie thanked the Mayor and staff for helping him welcome the Peace Torch Run to the City of Port Angeles and travel with them to Victoria to hand off the torch. He also discussed his plans with George Bergner to welcome 99 bicycle riders from Canada to ride up to Hurricane Ridge, with some riders also choosing to ride to Sequim and back as well. No other reports were given. INFORMATION: 1. Police Mid -Year Report 2. 2013 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award 3. Term Limit Memo Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports in the packet and stated Governor Inslee would be here at City Hall to meet with staff tomorrow for 30 minutes. Council discussion followed regarding term limits and Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to bring back an ordinance amendment regarding changing the term limits from three to two terms. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 10:19 p.m. 1 ir�w D n Di Guilio, Mayor Ja y' a Hurd, City Clerk Page 4 of 4