HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/06/2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
October 6, 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,Councilmembers Bruch,Collins,Gase,Kidd and Whetham.
Members Absent: Deputy Mayor Downie.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Greenwood,Acting City Clerk K.Martinez-Bailey,C.Delikat,
K. Dubuc,C. Fulton,T. Gallagher,B. Olson,and N.West.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Greenwood,Mayor Di Guilio announced the need for a closed Executive Session,
under the authority of RCW 42.30.140 for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining negotiations,for
approximately 45 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:02 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 5:50 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the special meeting at 5:50 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:Mayor Di Guilio,Councilmembers Bruch,Collins,Gase,Kidd and Whetham.
Members Absent: Deputy Mayor Downie.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Greenwood,Acting City Clerk K. Martinez-Bailey,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:
Eloise Kailin for Protect the Peninsula's Future,spoke against fluoride and asked why fluorosis was not recorded in
the Washington State Department of Health Smile Surveys.
Tom Harper, 122 West First Street,voiced his concerns regarding the electronic warfare training proposed by the
Navy and said he is alarmed about the possible damage to the local environment and economy and danger to
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wildlife.
Scott Schaffer,representing the Clallam Mosaic Board,invited Council to attend their Town Hall Meeting in the
Vern Burton meeting rooms on Thursday,October 29th.
Dr. Scott Kennedy, 136 Old Black Diamond Road,spoke about the benefits of community water fluoridation. He
asked that Council consider that the public health system strongly encourages the use of fluoridated water.
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Dan Bateham,207 Wolcott Street,said the citizens do not want community fluoridated water and that there are
alternative ways to provide fluoride.
Ron Richards, 124 Township Line Road,from Save the Olympic Peninsula,urged the Council to get involved in the
proposed electronic warfare issue. He said the Forest Service will be coming out with a decision,but is not taking
into account the possible negative impacts and that there are contradictions in the information that is being provided
by the Navy on the number of flights that will be performed.
Peter Ripley, 114 East 6th Street,spoke against community water fluoridation and said he hasn't seen any surveys
on local fluoride results.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City
Mana,-er or Councilmember-
Manager McKeen pulled item G-1,Industrial Transmission(IT)Electric Rate Ordinance Amendment as it requires a
Public Hearing.
Councilmember Bruch asked that the Council address the topic of the Navy's proposed Electronic Warfare training
at a future Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA:
At the request of Councilmember Gase Item 12, Donation from Security Services Northwest, Inc. for Purchase of
Police K9/Accept Donation,was as pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes:September 1", 2015
2. Expenditure Approval List:from 910512015 to 912512015 for$5,943,728.56
3. Equipment Purchase: W WTP Progressive Cavity Pump,Contract MEC 15-28
4. Equipment Purchase: WWTP Leachate Submersible Pump,Contract MEC15-29
5. Lighting Upgrades Phase I,Project CL05-2014/Final Acceptance
6. Peabody Creek Water Quality,Project DR02-12/Final Acceptance
7. Department of Ecology Coordinated Prevention Grant Amendment
8. Civic Field Lighting Replacement Project/Grant Acceptance
9. Halko Boundary Line Agreement
10.Clallam County Property Dedication to Lopez Right of Way
11.Professional Services Agreement with Sargent Engineers for Structural/Civil Engineering Support Services
Motion carried 6-0.
Donation from Security Services Northwest,Inc. for Purchase of Police K9/Accept Donation
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Collins to:
Accept the donation from Security Services Northwest,Inc. for purchase of Police K9.
Motion carried 6-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Community Wall Nomination for Mr.Vern Burton
Director of Parks and Recreation Corey Delikat provided Council with background on the community wall
nomination,saying that the nomination recognizes outstanding and significant contributions of individuals within
the conununity,adding that the Parks,Recreation and Beautification Commission voted unanimously in favor of the
nomination. Parks Commissioner David Shargel spoke about Mr.Burton's history of coaching kids to national
badminton titles and his 20 years of community work,adding that the Parks Commission listened to past students
speak about their fond memories of the program and all that Mr.Burton did for the kids. Council discussion
followed.
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It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Kidd to:
Approve the Park, Recreation&Beautification Commission's recommendation to place a plaque on the City of Port
Angeles' Community Memorial Wall honoring Mr. Vern G. Burton for all of his contributions to the youth of the
Port Angeles community.
Motion carried 6-0.
Council discussion followed.
Director Delikat said he will set a future date for the celebration.
2. Lodging Tax Proposal/Committee Recommendations
Director of Community and Economic Development Nathan West spoke about the recommendation made by the
Lodging Tax Committee in favor of naming the Chamber of Commerce for the operation of the Port Angeles
Visitors Center for a three year term.He said the three year term was a suggestion made by the proposer,and the
term was discussed by the LTAC. Director West gave an update on the marketing Requests for Proposals and said
three will be chosen to be interviewed,and the winning proposal will be brought to Council at a later date. Council
discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Gase to:
Direct City staff to negotiate a three(3)year agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for the operation of the Port
Angeles Visitor Center.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 4-2,with Whetham and Bruch opposed
Mayor Di Guilio recessed for a break at 7:07 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Downie joined the meeting by phone.
3. Fluoride Forum Questions/Council Discussion
Manager McKeen provided background on the process of the fluoride poll,upcoming public hearings,and discussed
the League of Women Voters role as moderators and time keepers during the public hearings. He reminded Council
that Dr. Locke and Dr.Kailin were appointed as committee Chairs,and that each committee had submitted 10
questions. He said it was the Council's goal to choose the top three questions from each side to be used during the
public hearing on October 22 nd. Manager McKeen encouraged the"for"and"against" sides to stay after the fluoride
forum to answer questions.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Downie to:
Accept the"for"questions 2,6,&8.
Accept the"against"questions 2,3,&8.
Motion carried 7-0.
Council discussion followed.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Deputy Mayor Downie gave his verbal report over the phone. He spoke about his visit to the American Cruise Lines
head office in Gilford,Connecticut where he met the Vice President of Marine Operations and hand delivered the
proclamation on behalf of the City of Port Angeles. Deputy Downie ended his conference call,exiting the meeting.
FINANCE:
1. Energy Conservation Payment Approval—(After the Fact)
Director of Public Works and Utilities Craig Fulton provided background on the conservation project and explained
why approval was needed after the fact. He said that the Energy Conservation agreement with Bonneville Power
Association was approved by Council on September 15,2009,providing rebates to electric utility customers. He
said two agreements were entered with BPA for amounts exceeding$25,000 without Council approval and that
delay in payment would have cost the City money that would be fully reimbursable by BPA. Director Fulton said
that the funding would have been lost if the contract was not approved. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Kidd to:
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Approve(after-the-fact)two BPA reimbursable energy conservation product agreements with Tricklstar LLC for
$38,000,and AM Conservation Group,Inc. for$228,876.97.
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Waterfront Development Phase 2C/Change Order No.4,Project TR02-2003
Director West discussed the details of the change order, saying it represents the opportunity for the waterfront
project to be completed. He thanked the departments that made it happen in a cost effective manner, including the
planting of grass put on hold due to the drought. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Collins to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign change order 4 for Waterfront Development Phase 2C(Upland
Phase),Project TR02-2003,with Primo Construction,Inc.,of Sequim,WA in the total amount,of$221,857.38
bringing the contract total to$1,333,489.07 including applicable taxes and mark ups,and to make minor
modifications to the agreement, if necessary.
Motion carried 6-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (continued):
Councilmember Gase spoke about sitting in on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting. He thanked the
committee for working through the details and thanked them for their time. He also thanked Director Delikat for
devoting his time to the United Way campaign.
Councilmember Whetham said he is looking forward to the fluoride vote and pledged he will support the peoples'
vote on the fluoride issue.
Councilmember Collins said he requested a report from the Clallam County Economic Development Council,and
said they will be getting back to the City. He spoke about visiting delegates arriving on the ferry from Esquimalt
B.C.to attend the Crab Fest and that he would be there to meet them after they got off the boat as a part of an
exchange that began one year ago. He suggested the City develop a relationship with Esquimalt.He spoke about the
upcoming event at the Gateway Transit Center to celebrate the 35`h anniversary of Clallam Transit.
Councilmember Bruch spoke about her time in Washington D.C.at the Smart Cities Conference,and plans to bring
more information back to the next meeting. While she was there she stopped by Representative Derek Kilmer's
office. She said he is working with different government agencies on sewage and trash issues. Councilmember
Bruch said the final report on Climate Change is out,she said there are policies in the report that the City should
consider adopting.
Councilmember Kidd said she was proud of her fellow Councilmember for representing Port Angeles in Washington
D.C. She spoke about her recent attendance at a Peninsula Area Public Access board meeting,and said she
appreciated Director Fulton's involvement with the group. She said they meet every second and fourth Thursday and
encouraged Councilmembers to attend.
Mayor Di Guilio spoke about the American Cruise Lines proclamation that Deputy Downie hand delivered,and
thanked them for coming to Peninsula during the summer months. He spoke about the proclamation presented to
Scooter Chapman during a visit to the KONP radio station,surprising him while on the air. Mayor Di Guilio said he
also delivered a proclamation to retiring Peninsula Daily Newspaper editor John Brewer,and spoke about his career
and the support he gave to the community.
No other reports were given.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dan Bateham, 207 Wolcott Street, said he was corrected during the break regarding his earlier comment about the
last time fluoride had been put to a vote,he also spoke about the petitions that were signed ten years ago.
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INFORMATION:
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports in the packet and reminded Council of the upcoming meetings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was determined there was no need for an executive session.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Dan Di Guilio,Mayor Kari Martinez-Bailey,Acting er
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