HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Summary 12/16/2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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WASHINGTON, U. S. A. SPECIAL MEETING — 5:00 p.m.
V1. �u,,, _, 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 of RCW
42.30.110(1)(i), to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel. No action taken.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
B. ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
C. PUBLIC COMMENT - Mayor Di Gulio noted that the Council would not entertain comments from people connected
to proposers for marketing and visitor's center contracts. Judi Hangartner, 1815 East Fourth Street,spoke in opposition to fluoridation.
She asked that the City stop adding chemicals to the water. Dale Wilson asked Council to support the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee and their number one choices, to approve Vertigo for marketing contract and Soroptomist Jet Set for the Visitor's Center
contract. He criticized the $3.5 million awarded to the Chamber over the past 10 years without any competitive bidding process.
Eloise Kailin spoke on behalf of Protect the Peninsula's Future and talked about the dangers of fluoride in drinking water, including
adverse effects it has on the brain. Tom Locke, Clallam County Health Officer, told Council that the fluoride in Port Angeles
community water is highly pure, heavily regulated and used to prevent dental disease. He said the report cited by Protect the
Peninsula's Future does not deal with community water fluoridation, it refers to naturally occurring fluoride. Arlene Wheeler, 2951
Lower Elwha Road, asked Council to support Indigenous People's Day. She cited several other cities that celebrate native people.
George Peterson, 1010 C Street, said he represents a large group of 30-somethings and he sees no reason this community can't attract
millions of visitors each year. Jim Kreelman, P.O. Box 101, spoke about 911 calls pertaining to the Eighth Street Bridges. He asked
Council to put up temporary fencing on the bridges. John Elbies, 1158 Freshwater Park, said he was disappointed in Council not
allowing public comment on marketing and visitors center RFPs.
PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED LATER IN MEETING—Jack Globert,Port Angeles Business Association Government
Affairs Committee,asked Council to write letters requesting that Hurricane Ridge Road stay open at least 4 days a week and that the
park not increase fees. Rita Marsten,217 Columbus Avenue, a visitor's center volunteer, said that the chamber has a proven record of
success, a prime location with parking nearby, abundance of materials and the large space essential to Visitor's Center operations. She
asked Council to award Visitor's Center contract to the Chamber.Bob Stepp, 115 Railroad Ave.,asked Council to continue to support
the Chamber,and said he is convinced the Chamber is able to do the marketing and Visitor's Center for Port Angeles.
Mayor to determine time of break/Hearing devices available for those needing assistance.
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D. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS - Councilmember Downie requested the
Council discuss support for application to designate Port Angeles a Bicycle Friendly Community.
E. CONSENT AGENDA/Approved 7-0
1. Expenditure Approval List: 1112212014 to 12/5/2014 for$842,170.22..............................................................................E-1
2. Farmer's Market Contract Renewal ..............................................................................................................................E-26
3. Mayors Challenge l Accept National Mayors Challenge to support the local effort to end veteran homelessness in Clallam
Countyin 2015/Pass Resolution..................................................................................................................................E-34
4. New World Systems Software License Agreement l Authorize City Manager to sign additional agreement ...................E-42
5. Civic Field Boiler Replacement Project/Final Acceptance ...........................................................................................E-48
6. Ediz Hook Erosion Repair,Project TR05-2009/Final Acceptance.................................................................................E-49
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. Electric Rate Ordinance Amendment for Unmetered Security Cameras and Wireless Access Points/Conduct First Reading/
Opened and Closed Public Hearing/Waived Second Reading/Adoption of Ordinance No. 3525,Approved 7-0 ............... G-1
H. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. An ordinance repealing PAMC 3.15.015 and closing the Economic Development Fund and Port Angeles Works Fund/
Conducted first readings/Waived second reading/Adopted Ordinances/Adoption of Ordinance No. 3526,
Approved7-0 in consent agenda...................................................................................................................................................................H-1
2. An ordinance closing the telecommunications fund and restructuring the City's telecommunications facilities/
Conducted first readings/Waived second readings/Adopted Ordinances/Adoption of Ordinances Nos. 3527 and 3528
Approved7-0......................................................................................................................................................................................................H-4
I. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS ....................................................................................None
J. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Indigenous Peoples' Day/Discussion...............................................................................................................................J-1
Council directed staff to open discussions with local tribes.
Councilmember Collins will serve as Council's representative in these discussions.
2. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee/Recommendations ............................................................................... J-7
Council approved 6-1 to allocate$527,100 in total Lodging Tax Fund expenditures. Council approved 4-3 to award marketing
contract to the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce. Council approved 4-3 to award Visitor's Center contract to the
Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce.
3. Consideration of Property Donation-Hopkins/Accept Donation/Approved 7-0..............................................................J-64
4. Sales Tax Dispute Settlement-CSO Phase I Project/Rates Settlement/Approved 7-0.....................................................J-71
5. Sewer Fund Coalition/Discussion/Council agreed to table this item until first meeting in Februaty......................... J-76
K. FINANCE
1. A Street Substation Transformer Replacement(CFP CL0206)/Approved 7-0 ..............................................................................K-1
2. 911 Phone System Replacement/Authorized Mayor to sign/Approved 7-0 in consent agenda................................................K-4
3. Write off of Uncollectible Utility Accounts/Approved 7-0................................................................................................................K-24
4. WWTP SCADA Option C and Maintenance Agreement Change Order(CFP WW0210)l Approved 7-0.............................K-28
5. Tree Trimming Contract,Project No. LO-14-018/Final Acceptance/Approved 7-0 in consent agenda.............................K-31
Mayor to determine time of break/Hearing devices available for those needing assistance.
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L. COUNCIL REPORTS -
M. INFORMATION
City Manager Reports:
1. 2014 Work Plan/End of Year Update .............................................................................................................................M-1
2. Advisory Vote/Report on costs and requirements...........................................................................................................M-23
3. Building Report..............................................................................................................................................................M-25
4. Utility Billing Cycle No Action.......................................................................................................................................M-26
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
O. ADJOURNMENT— 10:04 p.m.
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.
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