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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/07/2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 7, 2014 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING: Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5 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 Veneklasen 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, for approximately 55 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The Executive Session concluded at 5:46 p.m.No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:46 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 Veneklasen,B. Olson,C.Fulton,N.West, T. Gallagher,K.Dubuc,C.Delikat, S.Johns and P. Lusk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation Mayor Di Guilio presented Becca Korby of Healthy Families with the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation. 2. Police Volunteers Service Awards Police Chief Gallagher and Mayor Di Guilio recognized Police Department volunteers who donated a combined 2,032 hours of service in 2013. Chief Gallagher outlined the many ways these citizens volunteer their time in service to the community. Police Volunteers Bob Agee, Gary Marler, Anthony Andrews, Glenn McFall, Jim Walsh, Troy Ott and Charles Devoney accepted their service awards.Darrel Reetz,not in attendance,was also honored. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—October 7, 2014 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Municipal Services Agreement with Elwha Tribe. Mayor Di Guilio introduced the agenda item as a government-to-government agreement in which the City and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe negotiated a municipal services agreement to provide City services to the Tribe's Heritage Center located within City limits. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Councilmember Collins to: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Municipal Services Agreement with the Elwha Tribe. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 5-0.With Councilmember Bruch abstaining due to her employment with the Tribe. Chairwoman Francis Charles thanked the Council and City staff. She spoke about partnerships and briefly about the Elwha Tribe's facilities, programs and future plans. She invited Council to visit the Heritage Center and view its new display of artifacts. PUBLIC COMMENT: Eloise Kailin, P.O. Box 2418 Sequim, spoke about toxicity of the fluoride used in Port Angeles water. She gave a brief history of how fluoride came to be used and supported by doctors and dentists. Edna Willadsen, 1719 E. Lambert Lane Port Angeles, spoke in opposition to the Dental Association's gift to Port Angeles that she says forces citizens to use fluoridated water. Bob Freeland,520 East 10`x' Street Port Angeles,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 and bees and butterflies and other wildlife habitats. Edwin Johnson, 312 East 12°i Street Port Angeles, provided information about how too much water can hinder salmon recovery in the Elwha River. He said 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, 1225 Columbia Port Angeles, spoke in opposition to a flat water rate. She said jobs, schools and safety are more important than green lawns. Anna Nichols, President of the Habitat of Humanity Board of Directors, introduced Cindy Hueth as the new Executive Director for the organization.Heuth thanked council for its support. Marybeth Wegener,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, Port Angeles, spoke about a lack of safety in the Port Angeles. She said her home has had two break-ins in the last few months. She cited seeing drug paraphernalia in parks where she takes her kids and said she is worried the city is going in the wrong direction. Sandy Royalty, 526 East 11'x' Street Port Angeles, spoke in support of a flat water rate in the summer that will allow people to water and green their lawns. Anne Hastings Murray, 306 Lopez Ave. Port Angeles, said she is an avid gardener and that if the goal with a flat water rate is to beautify Port Angeles,then 1,000 cubic feet is a low bench mark. She agreed that the Elwha River is a primary concern when considering this method. Page 2 of 6 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING-October 7, 2014 LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Mana,-er or Councilmember- Councilmember Bruch asked council to consider changing Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day. Council agreed by consensus to discuss at a future Council meeting. Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 6:53 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 7:02 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER: 1. Shoreline Master Program Director Nathan West acknowledged Associate Planner Scott Johns for his years of work on the Shoreline Master Program. Planner Johns conducted a Power Point Presentation outlining changes made during the Department of Ecology's review of the Shoreline Master Program. These included changes made for consistency, compliancy with codes, and vague language that was made more proactive and provided mechanism for enforcing laws. Johns said the DOE was encouraged by City staff to stay extremely close to intent of document approved by Council in 2012. Planner Johns provided a document that summarized comments and questions received by the Planning Department in the last few weeks. Director West reminded Council that the document was approved in 2012, and that any changes that Council makes will need to go back through Department of Ecology for approval. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Darlene Schanfald spoke in opposition to the plan. She stated that she doesn't see this plan as much better than the original and said she believe it was weaker in some areas. She spoke against allowing aquaculture in the Harbor and advised Council to look at Jefferson County's language regarding aquaculture in its Shoreline Master Program. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the proposed ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3514 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington revising the City of Port Angeles Shoreline Master Program by amending Ordinance 2033,as amended,and Port Angeles Municipal Code Section 15.08.040. 2.2015 Revenues&Expenditures Presentation Manager McKeen commented on the status of the General Fund and said that by the end of October staff will present a preliminary balanced 2015 Budget to Council. Chief Financial Officer Olson presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the 2015 Budget's Revenues and Expenditures.He offered a snapshot of where the budget stands today and a summary of actions taken to date. Mayor Di Guilio opened the Public Hearing at 8:33 p.m. Edna Willadsen, 1719 Lamber Lane,questioned if the City will be required to retrofit its vehicles in 2015 and if that was in the budget. Director Fulton explained that there iss a State law requiring some vehicles to be retrofitted in 2016,but that the State has not yet come out with any guidelines. This item is not in the 2015 budget. Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 8:35 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 8:43 p.m. Page 3 of 6 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—October 7, 2014 ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Electric,Water,and Wastewater Rates Director Fulton recommended Council review the three options for residential water utility consumption charges that staff created based on direction from Council at the September 23`d work session.Deputy Director of Power and Telecommunications Phil Lusk conducted a PowerPoint presentation that outlined the three proposals: "As Proposed"Rate Option A,"Flat Rate"Option B,and"Seasonal Rate"Option C. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Bruch to: Adopt Utility Advisory Committee recommendations with water rate Option A.Council discussion followed. Motion failed 4-3,with Mayor Di Guilio and Councilmembers Bruch and Collins in favor. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the proposed ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3513 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, relating to utilities rates, making changes to Title 13, Chapters 13.12, 13.44,and 13.65 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Downie to: Adopt the ordinance as read,with water rate Option C. Motion passed 5-2 with Whetham and Collins opposed. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Bruch to: Extend the meeting past 10 p.m. Motion passed 7-0. 2. Minor Municipal Code Amendments,Titles 14 (Building), 15 (Environment), 17 (Zoning) Director West outlined the proposed minor amendments to the City's Municipal Code. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of ordinances by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3515 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington making changes to Title 14,Chapters 14.36 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to signs. ORDINANCE NO. 3516 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington making changes to Title 15,Chapters 15.08, 15.20, 15.28,of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to environment. ORDINANCE NO. 3517 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington making changes to Title 17,Chapters 17.01, 17.08, 17.11, 17.18, 17.19, 17.31, 17.44, 17.45, 17.52,and 17.95,of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to zoning. Page 4 of 6 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—October 7, 2014 FINANCE: 1. Waterfront Development Phase 2,Trail Award Director West spoke about the bids received for the Waterfront Development Phase 2B, trail project. He told Council that three bids were received and that Primo Construction, a local contractor, was the lowest responsible bidder. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Downie and seconded by Kidd to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the Waterfront Development Phase 2B (ODT Trail West), Project TR02-2003, with Primo Construction, Inc. of Sequim, WA in the total bid amount of$334,035.79, and to make minor modifications to the agreement,if necessary. Motion carried 7-0. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Di Guilio removed Consent Agenda item, Lauridsen Blvd. Bridge Project Change Orders, at the request of Councilmember Collins. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Gase to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes:September 16, 2014 2. Expenditure Approval List:fi-om 91612014 to 912612014.for$3,826,363.68 3. Peabody Street Pavement Repairs, Project ST-14-023/Award contract to Lakeside Industry Inc. in the amount of$89,525.00 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 5. 5. Port Security Grant Program Award/Authorize Acceptance Motion carried 7-0. 6. Lauridsen Blvd. Bridge Project, Change Orders Director Fulton updated Council on the change orders and the project's progress. Council discussion followed. Council agreed by consensus to table the agenda item and directed staff to bring the item back to a future Council meeting with additional information. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilmember Gase attended the Port Angeles Fanner's Market last Saturday and enjoyed speaking 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`x' 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 bids it's seeking. Councilmember Collins attended Economic Development Council meeting and asked Council to provide the organization with feedback on its strategic plan. He also participated in a climate change discussion with the rural Conservation&Development District. Mayor Di Guilio said he will be at the ferry landing to welcome an Esquimalt Council member and present them with a proclamation and pin. The Mayor will 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. No other reports were given. Page 5 of 6 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—October 7,2014 INFORMATION: Manager McKeen spoke about the Creative Solutions Award presented to engineering staff for the CSO Phase II Project. Police Chief Gallagher briefed Council on an incident that happened around 7:10 p.m. in the 100 block of West I I"' Street. Police Officers responded to a 911 call where two men were in a gunfight, with one dead. He told Council the shooter was in custody and there was no remaining threat to residents. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 10:40 p.m. 611 Dan Di Guilio,Mayor ennifer eneklasen,City Clerk Page 6 of 6