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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/05/2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington April 5, 2016 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING: Mayor Downie called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:00 p.m. 1. 5 p.m.—Socrata Open Books Presentation Chief Financial Officer Byron Olson began the Open Books Presentation by introducing City Treasurer Trina Nevaril who demonstrated how the program will appear to users and described many of its features. CFO Olson said it is a platform that is being used in many different cities throughout Washington State in efforts to make data more transparent,giving the public direct access to City budget,expenditures,and payroll information. Council discussion followed. 2. 5:15 p.m.—Elwha River Changes,a presentation by the National Parks Service Attorney Bloor introduced the program that began with Elwha project manager Brian Winter introducing Tim Randle from the Bureau of Reclamation.Mr.Randle introduced his team and recognized them for their efforts on the project,and named several local organizations and agencies that they have been working on the project.Mr. Randle used a PowerPoint display to provide an update on the current status of the river,comparing sediments from August 2011 to current date.Mr. Randle said the river is approaching sediment loads that are mimicking natural levels. Council discussion followed. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Downie,Deputy Mayor Kidd,Councilmembers Bruch,Collins,Gase,Merideth and Whetham. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Acting City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Acting Clerk Martinez-Bailey,M.Puntenney,J. Viada, B. Olson. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The special meeting concluded at 5:56 p.m.No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Downie adjourned the special meeting at 5:56 p.m. CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Downie called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:08 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Downie,Deputy Mayor Kidd,Councilmembers Bruch,Collins,Gase,Merideth and Whetham. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Acting City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Acting Clerk Martinez-Bailey, C.Delikat,M.Puntenney, J.Viada,B. Olson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Downie invited Deputy Mayor Kidd to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—April 5,2016 CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS Mayor Downie spoke about the positive impact AmeriCorps volunteers have had on the community and invited Kirsten Franklin-Temple,AmeriCorps State Program Director and Michelle Gentry,Port Angeles School District AmeriCorps Coordinator up to the front of the Council chambers to speak about the AmeriCorps program.Together they recognized the AmeriCorps organization and encouraged the community to thank members of AmeriCorps for their service.The two presented the Mayor with an AmeriCorps t-shirt. Mayor Downie opened the public comment period and outlined the 15 minute public comment period. PUBLIC COMMENT: Cyndy Turney,530 West Eighth Street,said there are many other issues that need to be dealt with other than fluoride and spoke about the struggle between those who want fluoride and those who do not. Janet Kailin,2902 South Regent Street,applauded the ad hoc committee for exploring options and spoke against water fluoridation. Ron Richards, 124 Township Line Road,discussed the rules local fishermen must abide by when they sell their fish, speaking in favor of fisherman being able to sell their fish locally. Suggested City Council contact the State Game department about changing the rules on selling fish locally. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manamer or Councilmember— Councilmember Whetham made a motion to discuss Farmer's Market Councilmember sign up. Whetham motioned, Bruch seconded. Council voted in favor 7-0 of adding Farmers Market discussion to the agenda,under to Other Considerations. CONSENT AGENDA: At the request of Councilmember Whetham,Mayor Downie pulled item 3 from the Consent Agenda. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Bruch to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. Expenditure Approval List: 3/05/2016 to 3/25/2016 for$6,463,435.02 2. Third Party Administrator Contract for Workman Compensation Open Claims 3. Wastewater SCADA Upgrade&Expansion,Contract WW02-2010,Change Order No. 7 4. Marine Drive Water Main Replacement,Project WTO 1-14/Final Acceptance 5. Eleventh Street Infrastructure Development Agreement Motion carried 7-0. 1. Carnegie Library Assignment of Lease Council discussion followed. Councilmember Bruch recused herself from the discussion. Due to the time being so close to the Public Hearing start time,Mayor Downie proceeded to the Public Hearing. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Olympic Medical Center Street Vacation Petition 16-01 Councilmember Whetham recused himself from the discussion due to his wife's employment with OMC,adding that he works there as well. Councilmember Merideth also recused himself due to his employment with the contractor working on the project. Both Councilmembers exited the Council chambers. Acting Manager West discussed the first reading of the street vacation being proposed and described the section of street which is intended to be vacated. He said there had been no objections from the public,adding that the project had been considered by the Planning Commission during a Public Hearing and the Commission had forwarded a favorable recommendation. Council discussion followed. Page 2 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—April 5,2016 Darryl Wolfe,an employee speaking on behalf of Olympic Medical Center staff,said OMC was looking to reconfigure the east side campus to make a more functional and safe helipad. Council discussion followed. Mayor Downie opened the public hearing. Mayor Downie conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3551 An Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, vacating a portion of a Columbia Street and alley rights of way in Port Angeles,Clallam County,Washington. Mayor Downie continued the public hearing to April 19,2016. Councilmembers Merideth and Whetham returned to the Council chambers. Continued Item E 3 1. Carnegie Library Assignment of Lease Councilmember Bruch recused herself from the discussion due to her employment with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Assignment and Amendment to Commercial Premises Lease Agreement dated October 28,2003 and authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications as necessary. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 4-2. Whetham and Merideth opposed. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. 2016 Budget Amendment#1 CFO Olson announced that it would be Senior Accountant Sherry Wright's last Council meeting since she recently accepted a job with the City of Burien. Senior Accountant Wright introduced the amendment. Council discussion followed Mayor Downie conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3552 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending the 2016 budget and funds. Mayor Downie continued the ordinance to April 19,2016. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Letter of Support for FEMA Grant Application Acting City Manager West introduced the grant on behalf of Fire Chief Ken Dubuc who was unable to attend the meeting due to a local fire emergency. Acting Manger West discussed the grant which provides funding for 3 fire fighter/paramedic positions for a two year period,with no financial obligation to the City. He said all FEMA asks is that there are no layoffs in the fire department for that two year period. Councilmember Collins asked what the obligations were to the three individuals at the conclusion of the two year period. Manager West said there would be clear contract information that would be provided to the individuals that would limit the period to two years and that the contracts would be handled by Human Resources. Acting Manager West said there would be limited tenns to their hire,stating there were no financial obligations after the two years. Council discussion followed. Councilmember Whetham asked staff to look into requesting letters of support of the grant from local representatives. Page 3 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—April 5, 2016 It was moved by Gase and seconded by Bruch to: Authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter in support of the Fire Department FEMA grant application. Council discussion followed Motion carried 7-0. Councilmember Bruch offered the help of the Tribe in supporting the grant. 2. Farmers Market Discussion Councilmember Whetham encouraged Council to be at the Farmer's Market on the first Saturday of every month. Council discussion followed. It was agreed upon by consensus to have two members of Council at the Farmer's Market on the first Saturday of each month for the remainder of the year. Staff would assist coordination of the schedule. Council Reports Councilmember Bruch spoke about her attendance at the Land Trust Advisory Committee meeting. She also shared information on the upcoming pickle ball tournament at the Vern Burton Community Center. Councilmember Merideth discussed work that was done at Lincoln Park in preparation of baseball opening day and invited the public to watch baseball games there. Deputy Mayor Kidd spoke about her time spent with exchange students visiting from Mutsu City,Japan. Councilmember Whetham reminded everyone that Saturday was the Kid's Fishing Derby at Lincoln Pond and thanked the Council for supporting the event with City funds. Councilmember Collins said the Ad Hoc Committee had 3 meetings so far and that he and Councilmember Bruch have alternated chairing the meetings. He said the committee has brainstormed many ideas and have narrowed down their ideas to those the group has come to a consensus on,the original group then divided itself into sub committees to discuss the different options. He feels that there will be positive results to report and hopes to have those results for the Council to consider by the second meeting in May. Councilmember Collins added that he attended the Clallam Transit awards dinner and said they are doing well,adding the Pool District received an award May 4°i and he is happy to report they are also doing well. Mayor Downie reported that he too attended the Clallam Transit award event. He spoke about work the volunteers from AmeriCorps had done at the Senior Center and Francis Street Park and encouraged the community to see the improvements. Mayor Downie expressed his thanks to representatives from the City Council that have attended the Land Trust meetings. No other reports were given. INFORMATION: Acting City Manager West spoke about reports included in the packet. He also updated Council on the following: 1. Chief Dubuc and crew were working on a fire at a single residence located in Port Angeles. 2. The upcoming work session. 3. The upcoming Open House to discuss the Comprehensive Plan,asking for community participation. It was noted by Mayor Downie that recent art work had been installed downtown. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT: Jim Creelman,P.O. 101,spoke about the structure of city government. Stephanie Noblin,2345 East Third Avenue,encouraged citizens to view her videos of public meetings that are available on-line,and invited the community to a local jazz concert. Page 4 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—April 5, 2016 Steven Hargis,3755 Canyon Circle,spoke in opposition of fluoride,saying that fluoride must be removed from the water first in order to provide a win-win for both sides. Reggie Nason, 3238 West 18" Street,spoke about safety issues at the Landfill. Councilmember Bruch asked for follow up on Mr.Nason's concern. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Downie adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. ,47 Patrick Downie,Mayor Kari Martinez-Bailey,Acti g_C ty rrk Page 5 of 5