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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/02/2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington September 2, 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 Gase,Kidd and Whetham. Members Absent: Councilmembers Collins and Bruch. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Veneklasen, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, C. Fulton, T. Gallagher,B. Olson,N. West. PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEW: The City Council interviewed Brian Hunter for an appointment to the Planning Commission. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Di Guilio announced the need for an Executive Session for 15 minutes, under the authority of RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) for the purpose of discussing with legal counsel matters relating to agency enforcement actions or potential litigation with no action to follow. The Executive Session convened at 5:44 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 Gase,Kidd and Whetham. Members Absent: Councilmembers Collins and Bruch. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Veneklasen, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, C. Fulton, T. Gallagher,B. Olson,N.West. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Recognize Steve Tharinger Mayor Di Guilio recognized Representative Steve Tharinger for being the first recipient of the Association of Washington Cities' 2014 Municipal Champion Award. Mayor Di Guilio thanked Representative Tharinger for his outstanding contributions to Port Angeles and the rest of his district. Carl Schroeder from the AWC was also present at the Council meeting to honor Representative Tharinger who he said"exemplified the best of state government." PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 2, 2014 PUBLIC COMMENT: Eloise Kailin, P.O. Box 2418 Sequim, said the community was suffering from over-flouridization in its water. She responded to remarks in favor of fluoridation given by Dr. Kennedy, Chief Medical Officer at Olympic Medical Center, and Dr. Tom Locke,Clallam County Health Officer, at the previous council meeting. Gary Smith, 909 Georgiana St. Port Angeles, the Executive Director of VIMO (Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics)thanked the council for its continued support of the free clinic. Gary Kriedberg, 73 Bridge Lane Port Angeles, spoke in favor of fluoride, telling how his two daughters had both benefited from exposure to fluoride in other city's drinking water. He expressed thanks to the Council for continuing to fluoridate the Port Angeles' water. Cindy Turney, 530 West 8th Street Port Angeles,expressed concern about fluoride not only in the water that citizens drink, but also in water they use to bathe and cook. She advocated more time, consideration and research into the matter. Priscella Schloss, 1225 Columbia Street Port Angeles, also spoke about fluoride. She said that Forks uses a pharmaceutical grade fluoride in its water where Port Angeles does not. Debra Dube, 728 East 7t" Street Port Angeles, said she is concerned for her safety while walking in the City. Dube told Council she had been accosted by homeless people and she would like to know what the Police Department is doing to address these criminals. Judi Hangartner, 1815 E. 4"' St., brought up concerns that the City Council Chambers is difficult for people with disabilities to navigate. She would like the ramp in city hall be more accessible to disabled citizens. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Di Guilio recommended adding the Planning Commission appointment of Brian Hunter to the Consent Agenda. Council discussion followed. Council opted to vote on the matter before approving the consent agenda. It was moved by Councilmember Kidd and seconded by Deputy Mayor Downie to appoint Mr. Hunter to the Planning Commission. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Gase and seconded by Whetham to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes: August 19, 2014 2. Expenditure Approval List: 81912014 to 8/22/2014 for$1,505,869.92 3. Permanent Easement with Port of Port Angeles for Utilities at Pump Station No. 4/Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the easement with the Port of Port Angeles 4. Stokes Lease Agreement/Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a lease agreement extending the lease term through August 31, 2019, and to make minor rnodifrcations as necessary 5. Moss Adams-Change Order/Authorize the City Manager to sign Change Order No. 2 with Moss Adams, LLP in the amount of$7,000,for a total revised contract price of$42,000 Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER: 1. Electric,Water,and Wastewater Rate Ordinance Public Works and Utilties Director Fulton gave a brief summary of the 2015 Electric,Water and Wastewater Rate Ordinance noting adjustments made at Council's direction at the previous Council meeting to phase in the true cost of service rates with the irrigation rates phased in over the next 5 years. Director Fulton noted that the water and Page 2 of 3 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 2, 2014 electric rates included were the same as those briefed in 2013 after the initial Cost of Service Study. Staff provided a summary sheet of services in the various rate classes. Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.. Edna Willadsen, 1719 East Lambert Lane,referred to the current Cost of Living Report which she says shows that average utility costs for Port Angeles residents average$289/month. She spoke about her concern that citizens are being overtaxed and urged the city to find alternative solutions to such high utility costs. Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing to Sept. 16,2014. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilmember Whetam spoke about the Civic Field Steering Committee in which he and Deputy Mayor Downie and Councilmember Bruch are involved. The committee is growing and actively looking for a funding mechanism. He assured citizens that there would be no tax increase, no levy to improve the field. The committee is looking at Civic Field as a regional asset and as such searching for restoration funding. Deputy Mayor Downie stated that the Civic Field Steering Committee is making good progress. Councilmember Kidd spoke about the William Shore Pool being given a $230,000 rebate check by the City last week, and in turn, the pool commission was able to give a $260,000 check to the Clallam County Treasurer to pay off its debt early. She talked about the pool being a big success for everyone in Port Angeles. Mayor Di Guilio recommended the Council add non-controversial purchases, even those exceeding the $100,000 approved threshold,to the consent agenda rather than having City staff brief the council on those purchases. Council discussion followed.Mayor Di Guilio withdrew his recommendation. No other reports were given. INFORMATION: City Manager Reports: 1. Operation Strong Cities/ Verbal Report Chief Financial Officer Olson briefed the Council on Operation Strong Cities,a multi-faceted effort by the Association of Washington Cities to mobilize city officials to engage and hold state legislators accountable to their cities. Director Olson urged the City and the Council to have a proactive approach in seeking State funding. Manager McKeen reminded the Council that Carl Schroeder from AWC was in the audience and they could speak with him about Operation Strong Cities efforts and opportunities. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. an Di Guil' ,Mayor J nifer Ve eklasen,City Clerk Page 3 of 3