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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Summary 04/21/2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING P OR GEL 321 East 5th Street �lV� April 21, 2015 ° A Agenda Summary �� WASHINGTON, U. S. A. g y V1. �u,,, _, SPECIAL MEETING — 5:15 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 5:15 P.M. —Attorney Bloor conducted the required annual training for City Council on Public Records and Ethics. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. B. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS Mayor Di Guilio read the proclamation declaring May as`Beautify Port Angeles Month".He then presented the proclamation to to Leslie Robertson of the Revitalize Port Angeles group. C. PUBLIC COMMENT - Cindy Turney, 530 W. Eighth Street, spoke about suicides that have occurred on the Eighth Street Bridges. She said that fences on the bridges are not a total solution but they will help and are a tangible, caring action. She thanked Councilmember Kidd for her efforts to find funding for higher fencing. Colin Donovan, 505 W. Eleventh Street, asked why there is a giant oil rig in the City's Port which he said is counter to what we're trying to accomplish with`Beautify Port Angeles". He asked if the City will receive any funding for allowing the ship in the harbor. Eloise Kailin, from Protect the Peninsula's Future, said that fluoride is widely known as the "protective pollutant" and that there is no longer an excuse to continue community water flouridation. Ms. Kailin said fluoride is linked to hip fractures and lower IQ in children. She referenced materials given to Council. Michael Peters, 405 E. Front Street, introduced himself to Council saying he was hired three months ago as Lower Elwha Tribe's CEO. He briefed Council on his diverse background and said he has a passion for involving himself in the community. He looks forward to building a strong relationship with the City. Steve Zenovic, 301 E. Sixth Street, spoke about the success and efficiency of the Waterfront Development project. He recognized Community & Economic Development Director Nathan West, members of the City's Public Works' staff,Primo Construction, Bruch&Bruch and other local contractors who he said have all performed at a very high level. He encouraged Council to move forward with Phase 2 and to continue to look east for more development opportunities on the waterfront.In addition,Mr.Zenovic invited Council to the Nor'Wester Rotary's new summer event,Jammin' in the Park,which is intended to be a celebration of community milestones,held on August 8"'. Cheryl Bowman asked Council to support safety rails on the Eighth Street Bridges. She commended Councilmember Kidd for trying to find grant funds, and she asked Council to structure its motion in a way that allows for opportunities beyond 100%funding. She spoke to priority setting, saying the community needs parks and public spaces where families can gather,social services,and quality childcare in addition to Police and Fire services. Dale Wilson, PO Box 817 Port Angeles, said only 4% of suicides are jumpers. Mr. Wilson said he began asking about the Public Access Channel nine months ago and since then there have been several historic events such as the Charter Review Commission, a call for candidates, and the oil rig in the Harbor which would have made good stories. He asked Council to move forward with making the access channel available to citizens. Audra Cyganowski, 934 East Fifth Street, said money should be spent on suicide prevention not on higher fencing on the Eighth Street Bridges. She spoke about her brother who is bipolar and his struggles with suicidal thoughts and attempts. She believes that people need a place where they can go to get help. Mayor to determine time of break/Hearing devices available for those needing assistance. April 21, 2015 Port Angeles City Council Meeting Page - 1 D. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS —Appointment of a representative to the Opportunity Fund Board. E. CONSENT AGENDA/Approved 6-0 1. City Council Minutes:March 17, 2015 and April 7, 2015........................................................................................................................................................E-1 2. Expenditure Approval List:312812015 to 4/10/2015 for$1,801,802.84......................................................................................................................E-11 3. Verizon Wireless Communications Site Lease/Approve .....................................................................................................................................................E-38 4. Sanitary Sewer& Stormdrain System Cleaning&CCTV,Project WW-14-017/Award Contract.......................................................E-63 5. Eclipse Industrial Park Feeder Upgrade,Project CL-01-06 l Final Acceptance ......... ..........E-65 6. Simple Steps BPA Conservation Agreement/Approve...........................................................................................................................................................E-66 Item pulled from Consent Agenda/Approved 6-0 7. Resolution Declaring Emergency for PenCom 9-1-1 Telephone Room Cooling System .............................................................................E-74 G. PUBLIC HEARINGS —OTHER (6:30 P.M. or soon thereafter) 1. Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of Street and Alley Rights of Way/Olympic Medical Center/Conducted first reading/ Continuedto May 5, 2015 Council n2eeting...........................................................................................................................................................................................G-1 H. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2015 Budget Amendment 41/Conducted second reading/Approved 6-0................................................................................................................H-1 I. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution to Seek Outside Funding for Eighth Street Bridges Fencing........................................................................................................................1-1 First vote 4-2,with Di Guilio and Downie opposed Resolution failed for lack of unanimous support. Council agreed by consensus to make modifications to resolution and vote on modified resolution. Approved 6-0 J. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. AFSCME Collective Bargaining Contract/Approved 6-0........................................................................................................................................................J-1 K. FINANCE 1. WTIP Phase 2-Upland Phase/Approved 6-0..................................................................................................................................................................................K-1 2. Professional Services Agreement with Herrera Environmental—NPDES Code and Standards Update/Approved 6-0..........K-4 L. COUNCIL REPORTS - M. INFORMATION City Manager Reports: 1. PW&U Quarterly Report ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................M-1 2. Feiro Marine Life Center Letter of Support ......................................................................................................................................................................................M-4 O. ADJOURNMENT— 8:29 p.m. Mayor to determine time of break/Hearing devices available for those needing assistance. 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