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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/20/2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 20, 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Based on input from Attorney Bloor,Mayor Di Guilio announced the need for an Executive Session,to consider matters affecting national security as authorized by RCW 42.30.110(1)(a) for approximately 15 minutes,with no action to follow. The Executive Session convened at 5:04 p.m. The Executive Session concluded at 5:23 p.m.No action was taken. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: Council returned to open session at 5:24 p.m. 1. Presentation on the Information Technology Strategic Plan(ITSP) Patrick Griffin, from NexLevel Information Technology,Inc.,conducted a PowerPoint presentation highlighting key points from the ITSP's final report.He said that the strategic plan was initiated by City staff because they recognized the need to proactively look inward to make sure that IT service delivery was aligned with business objectives.The strategic planning process began in April 2015 after NexLevel was awarded the contract through an RFP later approved by Council. He outlined the ITSP purpose and approach,assessment results,plan development and recommendations. He spoke about key in-process IT projects and proposed new projects. He outlined the estimated financial impacts to procure software and hardware for years 2016-2018. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Gase to: Accept the IT Assessment Report and Information Technology Strategic Plan provided by NexLevel Information Technology,Inc. and direct staff to incorporate the recommended projects into budget activities for the appropriate fiscal years. Motion carried 6-1,with Collins opposed. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the special meeting at 6:15 p.m. CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:16 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,and C. Delikat PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENT: Lynn Lohr, 1114 East Fourth Street,spoke against fluoridation. She said she moved away from Port Angeles in 2006 because fluoride was added to the water. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—October 20, 2015 Eloise Kailin spoke against fluoridation. She said her organization is concerned about unsubstantiated claims that are being sent to Port Angeles residents in a pro-fluoridation flier. Janet Kailin,2902 South Regent Street,spoke against fluoridation. She said the Clallam County Smile Survey did not establish a benefit due to fluoridation. She read from exhibits provided to Council regarding the data collected for the survey. Paul Beck,511 Lake Farm Road,spoke against fluoridation. Rebecca Martineau,783 River Road in Sequim,spoke against fluoridation,saying that she was speaking on behalf of those who were not heard 10 years ago when the decision was made to fluoridate the drinking water. Jess Grable, 1117 South Peabody Street,spoke against fluoridation. She said retail grocery stores,including Country Aire,are spraying their organic produce with fluoride. Dan Bateham,207 Wolcott Street, spoke against fluoridation. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manag-er or Councilmember- Councilmember Kidd asked to give a report of the meeting she and Chief Gallagher recently had with officials in Centralia and Chehalis. CONSENT AGENDA: At the request of Councilmember Bruch,the Mayor pulled the Tine Construction LLC. Lease Renewal item from the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes:September 15, 2015 2. Expenditure Approval List:from 912612015 to 10/09/2015 for$3,066,529.46 3. Emergency HVAC Replacement in PENCOM Phone Room,Project PC 1501 /Final Acceptance 4. Lifting Water Shortage Plan Stage 5. Federal Lands Access Program Grant Acceptance TR0209 Motion carried 7-0. Tine Construction LLC.Lease Renewal Council discussed the proposed length of the renewal contract and any outstanding payments to the City from Tine Construction.Director West noted that the renewal was approved by the City's Real Estate Committee and that there would be no agreement without the City receiving arrears. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Collins to: Authorize the City Manager to sign the lease with Tine Construction,LLC and make minor modifications as necessary. Motion carried 6-1 with Whetham opposed. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Industrial Transmission Electric Rate Ordinance Amendment Director of Public Works and Utilities Craig Fulton said Bonneville Power Administration made changes to one of the City's allocations,to its industrial customer Nippon, for the FY2016-2017 rate period,and a revision to the ordinance is necessary.He said that Nippon is in full agreement that the change needs to happen as soon as possible. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3542 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending electric rates by making changes to Chapter 13.12 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. w i? Page 2 of 3 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—October 20, 2015 It was moved by Collins and seconded by Gase to: Approve the ordinance as read. Motion carried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilmember Whetham thanked those in the audience who spoke about fluoridation. Deputy Mayor Downie reported he had the pleasure of presenting a proclamation to American Cruise Lines. Councilmember Kidd spoke about the meetings she and Chief Gallagher had with staff and officials from Centralia and Chehalis. She said both communities have had success with ordinances that restricted panhandling in high traffic areas. She asked that Council consider a similar ordinance at a future meeting which would give police more tools in handling public safety. Councilmember Bruch noted that she went to the Smart Cities conference and suggested the City have a user- populated page on the city website that highlights cool places,businesses,etc. She also attended the Peninsula Planners Forum and brought back a basic demographic flier form Poulsbo that showed demographics,education, economics,and quality of life. She suggested Port Angeles create a similar flier to measure progress. Councilmember Collins said he believed that Port Angeles should be moving forward more quickly toward Low Impact Development Standards. He asked to call into the November 17`h Council meeting from Michigan. No other reports were given. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT: Dan Bateham,207 Wolcott Street,asked questions relating to Councilmember Kidd's and Brach's reports. Mayor Di Guilio noted that the Public Comment section of the meeting is a time for Council to hear from citizens rather than have a question-and-answer exchange. INFORMATION: Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet. Director Fulton said the Navy tentatively agreed to come to a Council meeting to answer questions about its proposed Pacific Northwest Electronic Warfare training. The Navy also sent a link to all documents related to the training which he said will be forwarded to Council. Manager McKeen congratulated Councilmember Gase on his Association of Washington Cities Municipal Leadership designations,which he says demonstrates Council's commitment to attend trainings put on by AWC. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Based on input from Attorney Bloor,Mayor Di Guilio called an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)for the purpose of discussion potential litigation with legal counsel, for approximately 15 minutes, with no action to follow. The Executive Session convened at 7:09 p.m. Council returned to open session at 7:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. A Yak 5i Guilio,Ma or J nnifer Veneklasen,City Clerk Page 3 of 3 i E