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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 08/05/2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 5, 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,C. Fulton,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 45 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:01 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The Executive Session concluded at 5:43 p.m.No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:43 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, A. Gates, P. Lusk, G. King, H. Greenwood, J. Breitbach, B. McFall, K. Roedell, J. Viada, K. Malone,M. O'Connor,and K. Miller. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Port Angeles Police Department Awards Police Chief Gallagher presented Sergeant.Barb McFall and Detective Corporal Malone with Distinguished Service Medals for their work with Healthy Families. Executive Director of Healthy Families Becca Korby also spoke regarding their dedication to the organization. Chief Gallagher presented Sergeant Viada with a Distinguished Service Medal for his dedication to the Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team, as the Operations Commander, and receiving a recent peer review which determined the organization was a model for others to follow within the state. Chief Gallagher and Pencom Supervisor O'Connor recognized Dispatch Officer Roedell for her 29 years of service in the Port Angeles Police Department service as a dispatch officer in the Pencom division. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—August 5, 2014 PUBLIC COMMENT: Michael Dean, Kingston, representing the Carpenters Union, spoke in favor of the Apprenticeship Utilization Program and congratulated the City Council for passing such an ordinance. Jody Moss, 73 Bridge Lane, spoke on behalf of the Homelessness Task Force and introduced the Mayor's challenge from Housing and Urban Development. She stated the challenge is being issued to the County Commissioners and all the Mayor's of our County's cities, and described the goal to commit leadership to ending homelessness for veterans over the next two years. Chuck Moe,Belfair,spoke on behalf of the Laborer's Union and in favor of the Apprenticeship Utilization Program. Dr. Locke, Clallann County Health Officer, spoke regarding fluoridation of the City's water. He provided a brief summary of why numerous groups support fluoridation and the natural occurrence of fluoride in water. He stated additional experts would be coming to upcoming City Council meetings to discuss why to fluoridate water. In addition, he stated he would provide a progress report regarding the oral health crisis in Port Angeles and changes since the City began fluoridating. Peter Ripley, 116 E. 6`" St., spoke in opposition to fluoridation and asked Dr. Locke to bring back status reports to a future Council meeting regarding water fluoridation and its success. Francisco Laraine,spoke in favor of the Apprenticeship Utilization Program. Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 6:44 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:55 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER: 1. 2014 Electric Utility Resource Plan Resolution Deputy Director of Power Systems Lusk conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed 2014 Electric Utility Resource Plan. Council discussion followed. Councilmember Bruch left the council meeting. Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. There being no public comment he continued the public hearing to August 19,2014,City Council meeting. 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,approving the 2014 Electric Utility Resource Plan. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Affordability Index/Presentation Todd Chase,with FCS Group conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the affordability index analysis for the City of Port Angeles. He explained the objectives of the analysis included assess the impact of utility costs of family income and comparing average costs in Port Angeles to other like cities. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 8:14 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:22 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Downie to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. Expenditure Approval List: 7/5/2014 to 7/25/2014 for$3,313,200.58 2. Personnel Policy Amendment Resolution/Approve amending the City's Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual in accordance with the new policy 3. Tumwater Slide Repair, Project TR06-2009, Final Acceptance / Accept and authorize release of the retainage upon receipt of required clearances Motion carried 6-0. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—August 5, 2014 FINANCE: 1. FEMA Port Security Grant Fire Chief Dubuc provided a brief summary regarding the grant award stating no grant match was required. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to: Authorize the City Manager to sign an MOA with Marine Exchange of Puget Sound in order to facilitate the acceptance of FEMA Port Security grants. In addition, Council authorize the Police and Fire Department to accept those FEMA Port Security Grants for a total of approximately$157,000 Motion carried 6-0. 2. GIS City Works Server& Software Upgrade Chief Financial Officer Olson described the proposed software upgrade. Council discussion followed It was moved by Downie and seconded by Collins to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign purchase order(s) with CompuCom, our current Washington State Contract software vendor, for the recommended software and licenses to complete the upgrades for the ArcGIS/CityWorks server virtual cluster. The amount approved for Project IT06-2013 is not to exceed $80,220.00 including applicable taxes. Motion carried 6-0. 3. Vern Burton Roof Replacement,Project PK06-05 Parks and Recreation Director Delikat presented the Vern Burton roof replacement project. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Gase to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to award and sign a construction contract for the base bid for the Vern Burton Roof Replacement,Project PK06-05,in the amount of$216,041.20;and to make minor modifications to the contract,if necessary. Motion carried 6-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilmember Collins spoke regarding the Economic Development Council and an upcoming meeting regarding their strategic plan. He also discussed his attendance at the Peninsula Self-Help Housing ground breaking ceremony. Councilmember Kidd stated she was pleased with the new energy and vision from the Economic Development Council. She also encouraged Council to attend Port Angeles Downtown Association Board meetings as the Council representative to PADA. Deputy Mayor Downie discussed the recent visit and interview with American Institute of Architects regarding the changes made to our community since their first visit in 2009. He also discussed the progress made by the Civic Field Steering Committee,his attendance at the Saturday Farmers' Market and welcoming the Cascade Bike Club on behalf of the City. Councilmember Whetham also discussed the progress of the Civic Field Steering Convnittee. Councilmember Gase stated he was the Council representative for the Chamber of Commerce Board and discussed the PA United group desire to come to Council and conduct a 30 minute presentation regarding their ideas and plans. Mayor Di Guilio encouraged Council to go see the progress and the Landfill. He also spoke regarding the numerous questions he has received over the past couple years about possible cameras in intersections. He stated he was informed these are not cameras but traffic counters. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—August 5, 2014 INFORMATION: 1. Public Works&Utilities Construction Status Report 2. Public Works&Utilities Grants and Loans Status Report 3. Public Works&Utilities Quarterly Consultant Report 4. Port Angeles Fire Department Grants/Thermal Imaging Cameras/b7167-mation Only Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports in the packet.He stated the City had chosen Jennifer Veneklasen as the new City Clerk and she will be starting on September 2,2014. He stated Clerk Hurd's last Council meeting would be August 19,2014.He also congratulated Deputy Mayor Downie on his recent Association of Washington Cities Certificate of Municipal Leadership. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m. an Di Guilio,Mayor Janes Hurd,City Clerk Page 4 of 4