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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/03/2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington February 3, 2015 CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6 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,and C. Delikat PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENT: Edna Willadsen, 1719 East Lambert Lane,spoke about her concerns that nine Coast Guard ships will soon be in the Port Angeles Harbor. She asked why the public was not notified about an increased military presence,and she further spoke about her concerns that the airport might also become a military operation. Eugene Rimov,Eden Valley, spoke in favor of creating a safe bicycle route from the western limits of Port Angeles through Lincoln Park to the Eighth Street Bridge.He requested the City's Planning Department look into the proposed route. Susan Gile,32 Wynn Lane,spoke in favor of water fluoridation. Mrs. Giles said she has worked as a dental assistant and is coordinator of the VIMO pediatric dental program. She said fluoride is an important tool for oral health and asked Council to stand behind fluoridation. Randall McCoy, 112 East I It"Street,spoke in favor of a safe bike route through the City that allows walkers, joggers,bikers, skaters,and all those that use alternative transportation safe access from Olympic Discover Trail to the 8"' Street Bridges and Lincoln Park. Peter Ripley, 114 East 6"'Street, said that fluoridation is another example of government overreaching.He spoke in favor of having more of a Navy presence in Port Angeles.Mr.Ripley said many people cannot afford two light bills a month—he asked that a policy be drafted and implemented to resolve this issue. Eloise Kailin spoke against water fluoridation and said that stopping fluoridation does not result in a rise in dental cavities. INFORMATION: Port of Port Angeles Composite Recycling Technology Center/10-minute Presentation Jennifer States,Director of Business Development with the Port of Port Angeles,conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the Port's Composite Recycling Technology Center. She talked about the Center's vision,workforce training,research opportunities,partnerships and economic impact. Council discussion followed. Nathan West,Director of Community&Economic Development,informed Council that at a future Council meeting staff will be present options on how the City can help the Port move forward with the project. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—February 3, 2015 Port Angeles Downtown Association Update/10-minute Presentation Josh Rancourt,President of the Port Angeles Downtown Association(PADA)Board of Directors,said PADA has five newly elected board members.He spoke to Council about his organization's goals for the next year and asked for the support of Council and the City. CONSENT AGENDA: Council agreed by consensus to add the Gund Property Donation item to the Consent Agenda. Motion made by Whetham and seconded by Bruch to: Pull Item 3,Public Defense Contracts for 2015,from the Consent Agenda. Council discussion followed. Motion failed 5-2,with Whetham and Bruch in favor. It was moved by Gase and seconded by Downie to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes:January 20, 2015 2. Expenditure Approval List:Froin 1/10/15 to 1123115_for$1,072,185.34 3. Public Defense Contracts for 2015 4. Appointment of Alissa Bruch to the Public Safety Advisory Board 5. Gund Property Donation Motion carried 6-1,with Whetham opposed. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Sewer Fund Coalition Craig Fulton,Director of Public Works and Utilities,outlined the City of Shelton's Sewer Fund Coalition interlocal agreement and spoke about staff's recommendation that the Port Angeles not join the coalition.He said Port Angeles has several high priority utility projects,most importantly the Landfill Bluff project,which is competing for scarce State funding assistance. Staff is concerned that if Port Angeles were to join the SFC,legislators could become confused regarding the City's true priorities and divert their focus from the Landfill Bluff financial assistance. It was moved by Downie and seconded by Gase to: Recommended the City Council not join the Sewer Fund Coalition inter-local agreement. Motion carried 5-2,with Whetham and Kidd opposed. FINANCE: 1. Marketing and Visitor's Center Contracts with Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce Director West reminded Council that on January 20,2015 the City Council was presented with a staff recommendation to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Chamber of Commerce contracts,but prior to that meeting staff was presented with a notice of a hearing for consideration of an injunction filed by Mr.Dale Wilson. Director West outlined Council's three options for proceeding with this matter. City Attorney Bloor said that in his opinion the plaintive did not have a viable claim. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Gase and seconded by Kidd to: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Chamber of Commerce contracts. Motion carried 6-1,with Whetham opposed. 2. CFP IT0614 Computer Server Replacements Byron Olson,Chief Financial Officer, informed Council that the purchase of replacement server hardware was budgeted in IT 2015 at$150,000.The purchase consists of four servers at a cost of$149,755.91 and will replace the current primary file server cluster hosts that are 5 years old and have become performance and expansion inhibited. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Downie to: Move forward with the purchase of replacement server hardware at a cost of$149,755.91 including tax. Motion carried 7-0. Page 2 of 3 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—February 3, 2015 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilmember Gase recently rode along with City of Port Angeles firefighters and paramedics, saying that Fire Chief Dubuc should be very proud of his staff. Councilmember Whetham said he will be at the Port Angeles Farmers Market on Saturday at 10 a.m. Councilmember Bruch said she will also be at Farmers Market on Saturday. She asked Council to think about adding a volunteer program to the Community Work Plan especially in the areas of beautification and maintenance. Councilmember Bruch said other items she'd like to see in the Work Plan are best practice for Walking Cities, Innovative Cities,and having a policy for creating a creative community. She also asked Council to consider a discussion on plastic bags. Councilmember Collins attended the Economic Development Council steering committee meetings and said that the organization will likely end up with a smaller Board of Directors and have more members from the private sector. Councilmember Collins said he'd be happy to arrange an EDC presentation for Council if they so wish.He said he and Councilmembers Gase and Kidd are driving to Olympia after the February 17`x'Council meeting to attend City Action Days. No other reports were given. INFORMATION: City Manager Reports: 1. 2015 Community Work Plan 2. Public Works&Utilities Quarterly Consultant Report 3. 2014 Final Report for Community&Economic Development 4. Parks,Recreation&Beautification Commission Minutes EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was determined there was no need for an executive session. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Dan Di Guil o,Mayor J nnifer Veneklasen,City Clerk Page 3 of 3