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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Summary 10/07/2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING I P "" NGELES 321 East 5th Street -0 kn� �u AGENDA SUMMARY 410 W A S 1.1 1 N G T 0 5 A. October 7, 2014 SPECIAL MEETING — 5:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING — 6:00 p.m. The Mayor may determine the order of business for a particular City Council meeting. The agenda should be arranged to best serve the needs and/or convenience of the Council and the public. Mayor to determine time of break. The items of business for regular Council meetings may include the following: A. CALL TO ORDER- SPECIAL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M. —Executive Session under authority ofRCW 42.30.110(1)(g) and 42.30.110(1)(i), to review the performance of a public employee and to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. B. ROLL CALL —All present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —Led by Mayor Di Guilio CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation/Presented to Becca Korby of Healthy Families............................B-1 2. Police Volunteers Service Awards/Presented C. PUBLIC COMMENT— Eloise Kailin spoke about toxicity of the fluoride used in Port Angeles water. Edna Willadsen spoke about her concerns about the Dental Association's gift to Port Angeles that forces citizens to use fluoridated water. She'd like to know if citizens are being charged for fluoride. Bob Freeland spoke in opposition to the flat rate water fee. He offered other ideas on ways to beautify Port Angeles such as planting native plants, having gardens that encourage birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife habitats. Edwin Johnson provided information about how too much water can hinder salmon recovery in the Elwha River. He says that a flat water rate is not in the best interest of those who conserve water or who live in apartments and don't have a lawn. Priscilla Schloss said she chooses not to water her lawn because of the cost, but also to conserve a precious natural resource. She said jobs, schools and safety are more important than green lawns. Anna Nichols,President of the board of Habitat of Humanity,introduced Cindi Hueth as the new executive director for the organization. Marybeth Wagner, Executive Director of the Clallam County Humane Society,updated Council on the status of the organization and its current building project on Old Olympic Highway. Emily Browning spoke about a lack of safety in Port Angeles. Her home has had two break-ins in the last few months. She cited seeing drug paraphernalia in parks where she takes her kids. Sandy Royalty spoke in support of a summer flat water rate that will allow people to water and green their lawns. Anne Hastings Murray suggested that if the goal with a flat water rate is to beautify Port Angeles, then 1000 cubic feet is a low bench mark. She agreed that the Elwha River is a primary concern when considering this method. D. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS —Changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day Mayor to determine time of break/Hearing devices available for those needing assistance. October 7, 2014 Port Angeles City Council Meeting Page - 1 E. CONSENT AGENDA/Approve 7-0 1. City Council Minutes: September 16, 2014 .....................................................................................................................E-1 2. Expenditure Approval List:from 91612014 to 9/26/2014 for$3,826,363.68.......................................................................E-5 3. Peabody Street Pavement Repairs,Project ST-14-023/Award contract to Lakeside Industry Inc. in the amount of $89,525.00 .....................................................................................................................................................................................E-60 4. Olympic Medical Center Redundant Power Source,Project CL08-2007/Award contracts to Salish Construction in the amount of$99,728 and to Magnum Power, Inc. in the amount of$52,152.44..............................................................................E-63 5. Port Security Grant Program Award l Authorize Acceptance .........................................................................................E-72 Lauridsen Blvd. Bridge Project,Pulled from Consent Agenda by Councilmember Collins .........................................................E-67 Council asked that the item be brought back at next meeting with additional information. F. QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS —REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:30 P.M.or soon thereafter).........................................................................................................................................None G. PUBLIC HEARINGS —OTHER (6:30 P.M. or soon thereafter) 1. Shoreline Master Program/Conducted 1st Reading/Public hearing continued to October 21st...................................... G-1 2. 2015 Revenues&Expenditures/Information Only Presented Special Budget Workshop will be October 281'. Public Hearing on 2015 Property Tax and Revenue Sources will be November 4"'at regular council meeting. H. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Electric,Water,and Wastewater Rates/Conduct 1st Reading/Adopted New Ordinance................................................H-1 Ordinance using water rate Option C,Approved 5-2,with Whetham and Collins opposed. 2. Minor Municipal Code Amendments,Titles 14(Building), 15 (Environment), 17(Zoning)/Conducted First Reading...H-47 I. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS .....................................................................None J. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Municipal Services Agreement with Elwha Tribe/Approved 6-0 with Councilmember Bruch abstaining........................J-1 K. FINANCE 1. Waterfront Development Phase 2,Trail Award/Approved 7-0.......................................................................................K-1 L. COUNCIL REPORTS —Councilmember Gase attended the Port Angeles Farmer's Market last Saturday and enjoyed the opportunity to speak with citizens. Deputy Mayor Downie recently attended the Esquimalt Ribfest. Organizers presented the City of Port Angeles with a plague to thank them for their participation. Councilmember Kidd represented the City at the National Republic of Taiwan's 103"'anniversary celebration in Bellevue. Councilmember Bruch attended a SWAC meeting where they talked about the paint disposal ordinance being adopted by the County. She asked staff to inform Council in advance of going out for bids. Councilmember Collins went to EDC meeting and asked Council to provide the organization feedback on its strategic plan. He also participated in a climate change discussion with the rural Conservation&Development District. Mayor to determine time of break/Hearing devices available for those needing assistance. October 7, 2014 Port Angeles City Council Meeting Page - 2 Mayor Di Guilio will be at the ferry landing to welcome an Esquimalt Council member and present them with a proclamation and City pin. The Mayor will also be attending the Port Angeles School District's potlatch celebration at the Lower Elwha Klallam Heritage Center. He encouraged other Council members and staff to join him. M. INFORMATION City Manager Reports: 1. Public Works&Utilities Construction Status Report.......................................................................................................M-1 2. Public Works&Utilities Grants&Loans Status Report..................................................................................................M-3 3. Parks,Recreation&Beautification Commission Minutes:May 14, 2014 and September 4, 2014 Special Meeting...........M-5 4. September Building Report.............................................................................................................................................M-8 N. EXECUTIVE SESSION O. ADJOURNMENT - PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearings are set by the City Council in order to meet legal requirements. In addition, the City Council may set a public hearing in order to receive public input prior to making decisions, which impact the citizens. Certain matters may be controversial, and the City Council may choose to seek public opinion through the public hearing process. Mayor to determine time of break/Hearing devices available for those needing assistance. October 7, 2014 Port Angeles City Council Meeting Page - 3