HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/17/2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
March 17, 2015
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:02 p.m.
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,K. Martinez-Bailey,C. Fulton,T. Gallagher,B. Olson and N.
West.
Presentation
Elwha Dam Removal Update,Presentation by the National Park Service.
Opening by Andy Ritchie who then introduced Tim Randle who presented a power point of key findings,
highlighted by time-lapse photos and cross sections from 9/10/2011 to after the dam removal and to current day. The
presentation included air photos of coastal area showing the erosion and sediments and dispersion of sands. Mr.
Randle stated the reservoir evolution was largely complete. Council discussion followed.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the special meeting at 5:45 p.m. No action was taken.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:01 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,K.Martinez-Bailey,B. Olson,C. Fulton,N.West,
T. Gallagher,K.Dubuc,C.Delikat and H. Greenwood.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Martin Luther King,Jr.Race Equality Essay Contest Winners,Port Angeles School District
Dr. Mark Jackson, Port Angeles School Superintendant, handed out awards to students. Teacher's names are listed
in parentheses.
I"Place,Grade 6: Logan Williams—Franklin Elementary(Maria Kays)
2"d Place,Grade 6: Kamron Noard—Roosevelt Elementary(Bill Prorok)
3`d Place Tie,Grade 6: Korbin Galland—Dry Creek Elementary(Matthew Gochnour)
3`d Place Tie,Grade 6: Hadi White—Franklin Elementary(Maria Kays)
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—March 17, 2015
1"Place,Grade 5: Kimberly Thompson—Jefferson Elementary(Theresa Schmid)
2"d Place,Grade 5: Gregory Ward—Franklin Elementary(Claire Rausch)
3rd Place Tie,Grade 5: Brian West—Jefferson Elementary(Sandra Biasell)
3rd Place Tie,Grade 5: Liam Getzin—Jefferson Elementary(Sandra Biasell)
1"Place,Grade 4: Camden Markwood Thompson—Franklin Elementary(Gunnar Thomason)
2"d Place,Grade 4: Demitri Biles—Roosevelt Elementary(Mary O'Kief)
3rd Place,Grade 4: Brixmley Williams—Jefferson Elementary(Sue-Ellen Kraft)
1"Place,Grade 3: Cayden Stuart—Roosevelt Elementary(Erika Kuch)
2"d Place,Grade 3: Dakota Watkins—Roosevelt Elementary(Erika Kuch)
3rd Place,Grade 3: Ivy Mast—Roosevelt Elementary(Erika Kuch)
1"Place,Grade 2: Garret Buerer—Roosevelt Elementary(Julie Haskins)
2 Place Tie,Grade 2: Christopher Jaynes—Hamilton Elementary(Kathleen Schmidt)
2"d Place Tie,Grade 2: Faerin Tait—Hamilton Elementary(Kathleen Schmidt)
3rd Place,Grade 2: Maeson Grice—Franklin Elementary(Suzanne Keegan)
1"Place,Grade 1: Kedryn Descala—Jefferson Elementary(Christine Chang)
2"d Place,Grade 1: Carson Horton—Jefferson Elementary(Christine Chang)
3rd Place,Grade 1: Michaela Irvin—Jefferson Elementary(Marilyn Mattie)
I`Place,Grade K: Kai Vedin-Franklin Elementary(Jessica Baccus)
2"d Place,Grade K: Chloe Clark—Roosevelt Elementary(Molly Hibler)
3rd Place,Grade K: Khloe Athow—Roosevelt Elementary(Megan Sheahan)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Eloise Kailin reported on the dangers of fluoride, she stated that citizens get more than the recommended doses of
fluoride from ordinary foods, saying fluoride is a toxin and an undesirable molecule. She read from documents
previously provided to Council.
Robert Briggs, 728 West 6"' St., spoke on the Council's recent vote to ban fireworks. He said that Councilmember
Bruch's position with the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe was a conflict of interest and that she should have recused
herself. He asked that Council seek a compromise that will benefit both sides.
Jim Morran, 1710 West 4°i St., publicly thanked staff from the short stay unit at OMC for his recent care, saying
their interest in his well being was greatly appreciated. He spoke about the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of
Commerce report, and how Chamber board passed revision of bylaws which will change the way that the
organization does business.He talked about changes in the Chamber Board.
Peter Ripley, 114 E 6"' St Apt. 102, remarked that it was a special day considering new policy regarding the City's
utility billing cycle and he congratulated the City for coming up with the plan of the 8-day grace period.
Dale Wilson, PO Box 817, reminded the community that there is a community access channel available, and
suggested it could have been in use for the last 12 years. He offered, free of charge to help get this up and running
and only needs the go ahead. Council discussion followed.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City
Manager or Councilmember- Council asked that staff look into the cable access options. Staff will be adding
this item to a fixture agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
Council discussion followed. Councilmember Whetham asked item 7 be pulled from the Consent agenda.
It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes:February 17, 2015
2. Expenditure Approval List: 212112015 to 3/06/2015 for$4,261,086.07
3. Equipment Purchase: Circuit Switcher for A Street Substation/Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with HD Supply Power Solutions to acquire a new 69 kV circuit switcher for A-Street Substation in
an amount not to exceed$50,293.18, including sales tax, and to make minor modifications to the contract, if
necessary
4. Waterfront Development,Phase II(TR02-2003),Construction Management Agreement with Vanir/
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with Vanir Construction Management,Inc.,
for the Waterfi-ont Development, Phase 2 (TR02-2003), in an additional amount not to exceed$55,516,for a
new total maximum compensation for construction management services of$303,463.04, and to make minor
modifications to the agreement, if necessary
5. IT Strategic Plan/Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the NexLevel In formation Technology
professional services agreement for Information Technology Strategic Plan development in an amount not to
exceed$73,000 and to make minor modifications to the agreement as necessary
6. Equipment Purchase: Sewer Video Equipment Upgrade/Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a
purchase agreement for the purchase of video equipment for vehicle 5601, through cooperative contract
SCOI-15 with HGACBuy,for a total price of$58,514.32, including applicable taxes, and to make minor
modifications to the agreement, if necessary
Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Gase to:
Adopt the Resolution setting a public hearing for Council's April 21,2015, regular meeting to consider the petition,
and forward the matter to the Planning Commission for a recommendation.
Motion carried 6-0 with Whetham abstaining.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement
Senior Assistant Attorney Heidi Greenwood introduced the agreement and stated it was a new bargaining unit with
the City, stating it is similar to the other two contracts the City has signed this year. Attorney Greenwood stated it
was staffs recommendation that Council approve the contract. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Bruch to:
Approve the terms of the IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement,the cost of living adjustment,and salary increase
for the Street/Stormwater Superintendent as stated in the summary.
Motion approved 7-0.
2. Report From United Way of Ciallam County
Jody Moss, Executive Director of United Way of Clallam County, gave the 2014 year end report and made
recommendations for 2015. She described a variety of services that are offered with the Health and Human Services
funds and thanked Council for facilitating the assistance. She asked Council to keep funding in the budget for next
year. Council discussion followed. City Manager McKeen said the funding is already in the 2015 budget and the
necessary paperwork would be provided.
3. Economic Development Council Year-End Report
Bill Greenwood, Executive Director of the Economic Development Council, gave a verbal report describing the
positive efforts they feel the organization has accomplished. Mr. Greenwood believes the EDC has met the standards
of the 2014 contract. Council discussion followed.
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ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Ordinance To Amend The Utility Billing Cycle
Byron Olson, Chief Financial Officer, stated were no updates on proposed ordinance, but that he was available for
questions. Council discussion followed. CFO Olson acknowledged Rick Hostetler's participation with moving ahead
with the Ordinance.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
Ordinance No.#3531
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington making changes to Chapter 3.64 and 13.16 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code relating to utility billing.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Collins to:
Conduct second reading and approve the attached ordinance amending the municipal code to include an 8-day grace
period between the utility bill due date and utility bill past-due processing.
Motion carried 7-0
2. Ordinance Adopting Public Defense Standards
Bill Bloor, City Attorney, stated it was staff's suggestion Council formally adopt standards for public defense
attorneys. He said the City is obligated to provide defense attorneys to indigent defendants. The proposed ordinance
is to assure that the City is in compliance with standards of the Washington State Bar Association and the
Washington State Supreme Court. Council discussion followed.
Manager McKeen stated staff will come back with sample language that addresses the local bar association,
identifying that it will be handled through Human Resources office and not the City Attorney's office.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting public defense standards for the City of Port
Angeles.
FINANCE:
1. Professional services Agreement with C112M Hill Engineers,Inc., WTOl-2015N-2016
Craig Fulton, Director of Public Works and Utilities, began by introducing the professional service agreement with
CH2M Hill to update the water system plan. Director Fulton added that the company has a history with the City of
Port Angeles and is familiar with our system. He discussed the benefits of using outside consultants,adding they can
bring lessons learned from other cities, stating how consultants can improve how the City runs its treatment plant
and that they are up to date on the latest state regulations. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Gase to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc.,
for a Water System Plan update in an amount not to exceed $150,000, and to make minor modifications to the
agreement,if necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Jail Contract Amendment No.2
Attorney Bloor gave Council a brief history of the court costs,stating that last year the County and City were able to
achieve a contract for the remainder of 2014 that had a fixed fee. The plan was to negotiate for 2015 and beyond,
adding that the benefits for a flat fee were stability in budgeting. Shortly after the contract was adopted, City staff
began negotiating with the County for 2015 and beyond, with the County initially agreeing the flat fee would
continue. Recently the City learned the County was only willing to agree to a flat fee for the first six months of
2015, then negotiate something different for the remaining six months and years beyond. Attorney Bloor
recommended that Council approve the proposed Amendment No. 2 and negotiate with the County for a contract for
the remainder of 2015 and beyond that will be brought before Council for approval. Council discussion followed.
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It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the contract amendment. Direct the City Manager to negotiate with the County
for the remainder of 2015 and beyond.The Mayor asked that the new contract include a Mayor's signature line.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Gase spoke about testifying at the Port of Seattle and thanked Councilmember Kidd for
participating and Director West for getting him down there. He also had the honor of recently joining Cub Scouts
and Boys Scouts on a tour of the Port Angeles Police Department.
Councilmember Whetham spoke about the Civic Field subcommittee and urged the County Commissioners to
recognize the importance of Civic Field to the community.
Deputy Mayor Downie reported on his time at the Farmers Market. He thanked staff for providing visual materials
to aid at the market.
Mayor Di Guilio reminded Council to fill out their priority setting score cards.
Councilmember Kidd spoke about her positive experience at the Port of Seattle meeting, and that same morning,
testifying at DNR about the devastating economic impact arrearage has on our libraries, school and county.
Councilmember Bruch participated in the North Olympic Development Council strategic planning with
Councilmember Collins. She said that it was a process Port Angeles City Council should follow, that it identifies its
vision,mission,goals and objectives.
Councilmember Collins also attended the North Olympic Development Council and spoke about the process that the
group is going through during their restructure. He said he was dismayed to hear that the total number of people on
the Clallam County Economic Development board was still high.
INFORMATION:
City Manager McKeen reminded Council about the upcoming priority setting workshop.
Deputy Mayor Downie and Councilmember Kidd added they would be out of town during the March 24`t'workshop.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was determined there was no need for an executive session.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Ilan Di Guilio,Mayor Kari Martinez-Bailey, g City Clerk
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