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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 10/03/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 3, 2017 CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING: Deputy Mayor Kidd called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Deputy Mayor Kidd,Councilmembers Bruch,Gase,Merideth and Whetham. Members Absent:Mayor Downie and Councilmember Collins. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,K.Dubuc,C.Fulton,B.Smith,T.Agesson, A,Brekke,G.Goodworth,J.Viada, S. Sexton and J.Tait. It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Gase to: Excuse Mayor Downie and Councilmember Collins from the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Deputy Mayor Kidd led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Red Cross Anniversary Proclamation Deputy Mayor Kidd read the proclamation celebrating the American Red Cross' 100 years of service in Clallam County. Red Cross volunteer Don Zanon accepted the proclamation on behalf of the organization and spoke about how Red Cross brings compassionate care to people in need around the world. Mr. Zanon was joined by several Clallam County volunteers who were recognized for their many years of service. 2. Life Saving Recognitions Police Chief Brian Smith and Deputy Chief Jason Viada presented the Law Enforcement Life Saving Medal to Corporal Sky Sexton and Officer Jared Tait in recognition of their calm, professional actions on September 8.,2017 which resulted in them saving another person's life. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jim Moran, 1710 West Fourth Street,Sports Director for Peninsula Area Public Access,said he is pleased to announce that the October 13"'Homecoming football game would be broadcast on public access television. Carl Rice, 1004 N Old Nelson Way,asked that the City provide more clearly identified street parking spots downtown. He presented a petition signed by downtown business owners and employees requesting the change. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Mann er or Councilmember- Councilmember Gase requested a follow-up to the public comments given by Carl Rice who spoke on behalf of downtown business owners and employees who signed a petition asking the City for more clearly identified street parking spots downtown. Public Works&Utilities Director Craig Fulton said the department would take the matter under advisement. CONSENT AGENDA: At the request of Councilmember Whetham,Deputy Mayor Kidd pulled Item 7,"Civic Field Audio System Replacement-Final Acceptance"from the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Merideth to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes:September 19, 2017 2. Expenditure Report:From September 9 to September 22, 2017 in the amount of$917,257.27 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—October 3,201'7 1 2017 Landfill Beach Nourishment,Project No.CON-2017-21 4. Modification to Interlocal Agreement with Clallam County Fire District No. 2 5. Socrata Inc.,Contract 6. Parks,Recreation&Beautification Commission Member Appointment 7. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Motion carried 5-0. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Civic Field Audio System Replacement-Final Acceptance Councilmember Whetham praised the Parks&Rec for the contract that had zero change orders. It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Case to: Accept the Civic Field Audio System Replacement Project PK01-17,and authorize staff to proceed with the project close out and the release of the retained percentage upon receipt of required clearances. Motion carried 5-0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Solid Waste Transfer Station Rate Reduction City Manager Dan McKeen explained how the Cost of Service Analysis(COSA)process had been restructured. Senior Accountant Glen Goodworth conducted a presentation on the 2018 proposed rates for the Solid Waste Transfer Station.He said a COSA was completed as part of the Citys commitment to periodically revisit approved rates,and that as part of the COSA findings,staff is recommending a new reduced rate for standard tipping fees. Council discussed the two Ordinance Options staff presented for the rate reduction. Deputy Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending 13.57.020, regarding solid waste transfer station charges beginning January, 2018. Deputy Mayor Kidd continued the ordinance to October 171. It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Whetham to: Support Option#2. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Resolution of Support for Clallam County Proposition No. 1,Tax for Juvenile Detention Facilities Manager McKeen said that at the September 1911 meeting the Council received a presentation regarding the County's sales tax proposition to fund maintenance and operation of the Juvenile Detention Center. He said the public was offered the opportunity to speak for and against the proposition. Council unanimously declared support and directed staff to bring back a resolution at the October 31 meeting. Deputy Mayor read the resolution by title,entitled, RESOLUTION NO.22-17 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, in support of a sales/use tax of one- tenth of one percent for the operation of the Clallam County Juvenile and Family Service Facility. It was moved by Gase and seconded by Whetham to: Approve the resolution. Motion carried 5-0. Page 2 of 3 PORI'ANG ELES Cl,[,Nr COUNCIL MEETING_..October 3, 2017 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilmeniber Gase requested to be excused from the October 17"meeting. Deputy Mayor Kidd requested to be excused from the October 171"meeting. She said the delegation from Tanabu High School in Japan will be visiting Port Angeles. Counciltnember Bruch attended the regional Association of Washington Cities ineeting in Poulsbo with Deputy Mayor Kidd. Councilinember Merideth said he mistakenly went to f'armer's Market on Saturday believing it was the first Saturday in October. fie said he will be there Saturday,October 7"'instead. No other reports were given. INFORMATION: Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and reminded Council they could get ahold of the appropriate staff member if they had questions, lie spoke about the process of utility rate setting and said he was pleased to report on the great collaboration behind the scenes,across departments. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT: David Mabrey, 1014 Georgiana,reported that the Oxford House had a successful chili cook-off. Carl Rice, 1004 North Old Nelson Way, questioned ifCouncil would be involved in finding a solution to the street parking downtown. Deputy Mayor Kidd encouraged Mr. Rice to reach out to Director Fulton. ADJOURNMENT: Deputy Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at?.Cl8 p.m. ct� . ........... ---------- -a"tr i..........ow nie, or' �neklasen ity Clerk,P J U Page 3 of 3