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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/02/2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 2, 2015 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,and Kidd Members Absent: Councilmember Whetham Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney H. Greenwood,K. Martinez-Bailey,T. Agesson,C.Fulton, N. West,T. Gallagher,K.Dubuc,C. Delikat and D Bellamente. It was moved by Downie and seconded by Collins to: Excuse Councilmember Whetham from the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag with the assistance of the NJROTC Color Guard. CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. NJROTC from Port Angeles High School Mayor Di Guilio read and presented the Port Angeles Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Roughrider Company with a proclamation in recognition of earning the title of State Champions. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Mabrey, 1014 Georgiana, asked Council and staff to consider investing in Georgiana Park improvements. He presented a poster board with concept drawings and described a possible layout of the park. Jim Moran, 1710 West 4`" Street, President of the Regional Chamber of Commerce, spoke about the exciting things that are happening locally. He suggested that when the Coast Guard Active is retired that it be moved to Port Angeles and used as a tourist attraction. Eloise Kailin, from Protect the Peninsula's Future, spoke about the dangers of fluoride exposure using information previously provided to Council. She said the average person is absorbing fluoride in foods consumed on a daily basis. PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER: 1. Capital Facilities Plan/Transportation Improvement Program Senior Accountant Tess Agesson presented the Capital Facilities Plan using a PowerPoint presentation. She reminded Council the document can be found online and that it was also presented during the May 19°i Work Session. She said for the 2016 plan no new dept was allowed or considered, and that the City's plan only included projects that have reasonably anticipated revenue. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the resolutions, RESOLUTION NO.07-15 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the Capital Facilities Plan -- (CFP)for the years 2016-2021. 6 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 2, 2015 RESOLUTION NO.08-15 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the Transportation Improvement Program(TIP) for the years 2016-2021. Mayor Di Guilio opened the meeting for public continent at 6:44 p.m. Seeing there were no comments, Mayor Di Guilio continued the second reading to the June 16`1'Council meeting. 1. Priority Setting Resolution Manager McKeen discussed the need for the Priority Setting Resolution as a part of the long range strategic plan, adding that recommendation was to adopt the resolution after the opportunity for public comment. Larry Heuth, 105 West W" Street, encouraged Council to adopt the resolution and commended Council on taking the steps toward the resolution. Dale Wilson, 817 Port Angeles,suggested the City add a reliable supply of water to their list of priorities. Mayor Di Guilio closed the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the resolution, RESOLUTION NO.06-15 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting program and service priorities for fiscal years 2015 and 2016. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Gase to: Adopt the resolution as read. Motion carried 6-0. CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Downie to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. Expenditure Approval List:From 51912015 to 512212015 in the amount of$1,630,943.92 Motion carried 6-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Clallam County Economic Development Council Contract Nathan West,Director of Community and Economic Development,presented the draft EDC contract. Director West reminded Council that the EDC has been transitioning to new bylaws,and is moving to a private organization rather than a public organization. Director West stated that it is a transitional contract and that the purpose of it is to continue city funding for an additional year. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Downie to: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2015 contract with the Clallam County Economic Development Council and to make minor modifications as necessary. Motion carried 5-1,with Bruch opposed. Page 2 of 3 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 2, 2015 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilmember Gase spoke about his attendance at the re-dedication of the Erickson Playfleld Skate Park,stating several community groups attended. He thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for their help with the event. Deputy Mayor Downie spoke about the 90&Better Bash birthday event at the Port Angeles Senior Center and thanked D Bellamente, Senior Center Manager, for a well put together event,adding that the oldest guest attending was celebrating his 104°i birthday. He added information about the Memorial Day event he participated in at the Captain Joseph House,stating it was well attended. He encouraged Port Angeles to vote in the upcoming Outside Magazines contest for Best Town in America online voting event. Councilmember Bruch informed Council and staff that she would miss a Utility Advisory Committee meeting and the Council Workshop. She asked that staff add to a future agenda discussions related to a strategic plan similar to Port Townsend's. She provided copies of Port Townsend's strategic plan to Councilmembers and staff. She also asked that staff provide an update on the water situation. Councilmember Collins discussed the upcoming meeting with the Victoria City Council and asked that staff provide an update. Mayor Di Guilio spoke about his trip to Japan and displayed gifts that were given to the City. He was given a mascot of the City of Mutsu as well as a Mutsu flag. The Mayor asked that the flag be flown outside City Hall when Port Angeles greets the students and teachers from Tanubu school in Japan when they visit in October. He spoke about the gracious welcome they were given by the families and people of Mutsu and that he is looking forward to the visit from the group from Tanubu in the fall. No other reports were given. INFORMATION: Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and the letter regarding the Electric Vehicle chargers. City Manager McKeen said staff would provide an update on the water situation at the next regularly scheduled meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was determined there was no need for an executive session. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. an Di Guilio,Mayor Kari Martinez-Bailey, i C'ty Clerk Page 3 of 3 I 1