HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/21/2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
July 21, 2015
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:31 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,Clerk Veneklasen,N.West,A. Fountain and H. Greenwood.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Bloor,Mayor Di Guilio announced the need for an Executive Session,under authority
of RCW 42.30.140(4)(a),to discuss collective bargaining with an employee organization,including contract
negotiations. The Executive Session convened at 5:32 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 5:48 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 6:00 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,C. Delikat and S.Wright.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Stephanie Noblin,2345 East Third Avenue,reminded Council that she is video recording meetings and posting them
online for public viewing. She spoke against fluoridation on the grounds of public safety,freedom and cost.
Cindy Tumey,530 West Eighth Street,thanked Council for adding a second public comment period and thanked the
City's utility department for giving customers an 8-day grace period. She spoke against fluoridation.
Eloise Kailin thanked Council for putting fluoridation on the agenda and cited materials previously provided to
Council. She outlined the history surrounding local fluoridation including an advisory vote in 1975,and letters from
Clallam County PUD about its concerns regarding fluoridation. She spoke about problems surrounding an advisory
vote,saying it's unconstitutional to medicate anyone against their will.
Kay Garrison, 1122 South Cherry Street, said she was dismayed when City Council unilaterally decided to
fluoridate her family's water. She asked Council for an advisory vote on the issue.
Jim Bourgezt, 313 Northridge View Drive,asked Council to take an objective view of fluoride and to conduct their
own research on what he called an extremely harmful practice.He provided handouts and asked Council to stop
fluoridating the City's water.
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Todd Haworth,645 Black Diamond Road,said organizations that study public health have seen a significant
decrease in cavities among children exposed to fluoride. He said that he's practiced dentistry for 26 years and
believes fluoride to be safe and effective.
Gregory Birch,dentist practicing at Eleven Eleven Dental,spoke in favor of fluoridation. He said the concentration
put into the municipal water is extremely low and explained how fluoride binds to teeth and makes them stronger.
He advocated for continuation of fluoridation and presented a letter from dentists in the community in favor of
fluoridation.
Diane Somerville,2399 East Third Avenue,reconunended dentists in the community apply fluoride to patients'
teeth instead of the City forcing everyone to consume fluoride in their water supply.
Scott Kennedy, 136 Old Black Diamond Road,Chief Medical Officer at Olympic Medical Center,encouraged
Council to continue fluoridating community water.He said that fluoride is safe and effective and known to decrease
cavity rates by 25%. He cited several economic and health benefits of fluoridation,saying it's a foundational
element in oral health.
Dennis Van Dyken spoke about benefits of fluoridation and how it hardens tooth enamel. He said the American
Dental Association cites a 25%decrease in cavities due to fluoride.
Susan Gile,32 Wynn Lane,spoke in favor of fluoridation. She said that many kids age 0-to 5-years-old do not have
access to dentistry,and that fluoridation is the ideal public health measure.
Jess Grabel, 1117 South Peabody Street,said the fluoridation issue should be decided by the public. She said that the
opinions of medical professions should not be given more weight than the opinions of other citizens.
Paul Lamboreux congratulated the City for recognizing the City of Chattanooga.He said the City should not be in
the medical profession. He asked that they not continue fluoridation.
Tom Locke,Deputy Clallam County Health Officer,267 Pike Place in Sequim, said that community water
fluoridation is a science-based public health intervention,like vaccinations,and should not be a matter of popular
vote.He further said that an advisory vote would invite Port Angeles to be ground zero for science versus pseudo
science and create a long,polarizing battle.
Crystal Tack,344 House Road in Sequim,said she spent 100 hours researching fluoride since the public hearing in
2003 and now believes fluoride is as toxic as lead and does not make a healthier conuuunity.
Dan Bateham,207 Wolcott Street,said he has been forced to drink fluoridated water since 1962 yet it has not saved
his teeth.He said the people have been ignored on the matter of fluoridation.
Dale Wilson,P.O.Box 817,said medical professionals have not provided any studies that prove cavities have
decreased since fluoridation. He said there was no data,only anecdotes and scare factors.He asked Council to listen
to scientific data provided by lay people and to put an end to fluoridation tonight.
Allan Peat, 550 North Avenue Sequim,spoke in favor of fluoridation.He said that the CDC(Center for Disease
Control)calls fluoride the single most effective public health measure available to prevent dental decay and disease.
He asked Council to continue to fluoridating the community's water.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City
Manager or Councilmember- Item 6 of the Consent Agenda,Lighting Upgrades-Phase II, Project CL05-
2014,was moved to Finance.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
At the request of Councilmember Whetham,the Mayor pulled Item 7,Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project—Surplus
Equipment and Property,from the Consent Agenda.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Gase to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. Expenditure Approval List:From June 27, 2015 to July 10, 2015 in the amount of$2,238,529.58
2. Underground Cable Replacement,Project CLOT-2015 l Award Contract
3. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments
4. I Street Electrical Transmission Line Upgrade,Project CL02-2010 l Final Acceptance
5. Professional Services Agreement with Herrera—Elwha River Hydraulic Analysis and Remediation
Motion carried 7-0.
Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project—Surplus Equipment and Property
Councilmember Whetham asked staff to provide more specific property information and details on how the property
would be sold. Director of Public Works&Utilities Craig Fulton said this agenda item will only address the City's
ability to move forward with declaring the project as surplus and to develop a(RFP)Request For Proposal that looks
for the best financial return for the City. Attorney Bloor clarified that the Council will make decisions on the
ultimate sale of the property. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Collins to:
Set a public hearing for August 18,2015 to receive comment on declaring the Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project as
surplus.
Motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Fluoridation Update
Director Fulton provided background information on fluoridation,he spoke about the current status of the City's
contract with the Washington State Dental Foundation and the costs of fluoridating the City's water.He said there
were no recommendations by staff on the issue;the information was being provided to Council for discussion.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Gase to:
Set a public hearing on fluoridation for March 2016.
Council discussion followed.
Councilmember Collins amended his motion and it was seconded by Gase to:
Set a public hearing for the first Council meeting in December 2015.
Motion carried 4-3 with Bruch,Whetham and Di Guilio opposed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Whetham to:
Have an advisory vote in addition to the public hearing.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 4-3 with Downie,Gase and Collins opposed.
Council agreed by consensus to add fluoridation as an agenda item to its July 28 worksession when they can
consider dates for the public hearings and a resolution with ballot language for the advisory vote. Council further
directed staff to investigate how to include PUD customers who receive fluoridated water in the advisory vote.
Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 8:16 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 8:27 p.m.
2. Olympic Community Action Programs(OlyCAP)Loan Extension Agreement Amendment
Director of Community and Economic Development Nathan West introduced OIyCAP Director Jeff Krump.
Council discussion and questions relating to the loan followed.
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It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Downie to:
Approve the OlyCAP Loan Agreement Amendment and authorize the City's Community Development Block Grant
Responsible Official to sign the agreement and make minor modifications as necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Budget Amendment#2
Chief Financial Officer Byron Olson and Budget Officer Sherry Wright conducted a PowerPoint presentation on re-
balancing the 2015 budget. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3537
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, amending the 2015 budget and funds.
Mayor Di Guilio continued the matter to the August 4,2015 Council meeting.
RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Re-allocation of 2010 Bond Proceeds
CFO Olson informed Council that the proposed resolution would declare the AMI project no longer viable and
authorize a list of eligible projects that could receive funding from the AMI-designated funds.
Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio read the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 10-15
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,declaring the Advanced Metering
Infrastructure(AMI)project no longer viable,terminating the advanced metering infrastructure project,and
designating eligible electric,water,and wastewater capital projects for receipt of bond proceeds as a result of the
termination of the AMI project.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Whetham to:
Adopt the resolution as read.
Motion carried 7-0.
FINANCE:
1. Georgiana Street Sewer and Stormwater Improvements,Projects WW14-15 and DR03-15
Director Fulton informed Council that Bruch&Bruch Construction of Port Angeles was lowest responsible bidder
for the Georgiana Street project,but that the low bid was higher than the City Engineer's estimate.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Kidd to:
Award and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the Georgiana Street Sewer and Stormwater
Improvements,Projects WW 14-15 and DR03-15,with Bruch&Bruch of Port Angeles,WA,in the total amount of
$676,317.00 including applicable taxes,and to make minor modifications to the contract as necessary
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Vehicle Purchase: Replacement of Light Operations Bucket Truck
Director Fulton spoke about the need for a Light Operations bucket truck replacement. He said the truck is a highly
specialized piece of equipment which is why the cost is so high. Staff reconunended that Council move forward with
replacement which takes approximately 18 months. Council discussion followed.
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It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Collins to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a purchase agreement for the HRX-55 Hi-Ranger bucket truck
through the NJPA cooperative Contract No. 04815-TER,for a total price of$264,930.00 including applicable taxes,
and to make minor modifications to the agreement,if necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Lighting Upgrades-Phase II,Project CL05-2014
Director Fulton said this project installs energy efficient LED street lighting and replaces selected street light poles
on 8th Street from Race Street to C-Street to match the lighting installed previously on First and Lincoln Streets.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Bruch to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Olympic Electric of Port Angeles,WA in the
amount of$412,701.56,including tax,for lighting upgrades—Phase II and to make minor modifications to the
contract, if necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Bruch attended a Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting and shared that they are starting
discussions on forming a solid waste district.
Councilmember Kidd attended a recent Port Angeles Downtown Association meeting and she said they are actively
looking at ways to get businesses to commit to B&O tax contributions for next year.
Councilmember Gase commended Port Angeles police officers and firefighters who donated their own time and
money to prepare a"surf-and-turf'barbecue dinner for 10 people as a charity auction item.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION:
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet. He highlighted the Ambulance Service Update
memo and said the agreement that the City is working on with Olympic Ambulance will have a positive impact on
citizens and is a great example of public/private partnership.
He said that Olympic Medical Center made a commitment to Georgiana Park improvements in its 2016 budget and
that they are also going to work with their Foundation on a fundraiser for the project.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Peter Ripley, 114 East Sixth Street,spoke about the poverty level of people who have disabilities.
Eloise Kailin suggested requiring people who speak at the upcoming fluoride public hearing provide a list of
scientific sources that they cite to make the hearing more meaningful.
Edna Willadsen, 1719 East Lambert Lane,asked why money left over from the rain gardens project was not being
used by the Parks&Recreation Department for maintenance. Director Fulton said rain gardens are part of the
stormwater utility so Parks&Rec are not allowed to maintain those.He said money for maintenance will come out
of the stormwater operations fund which is different than the stormwater capital fund.
Stephanie Noblin,2345 East Third Avenue,suggested allocating some of the funds saved by not fluoridating
community drinking water to create grant funding for kids that need fluoride treatments.
Scott Kennedy said community fluoridated water is rated as one of the top 10 health achievements in the 21"century
and is a very cost effective strategy to improve dental health. He said the medical community is looking to Council
for leadership.
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Gregory Birch said many dentists in the area volunteer their time to OlyCAP(Olympic Community Action
Programs)and VIMO(Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics)and will continue to do so as needed.
David Maybrey, 1014 Georgiana Street,thanked Council and Director Delikat for their support of the improvements
at Georgiana Park. He spoke about the importance of volunteerism.
Alan Peat,550 North Sequim Avenue,said it's ultimately the responsibility of the Council to make the decision on
fluoridation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was determined there was no need for an additional executive session.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
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