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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 10/17/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 17, 2017 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING: Mayor Downie called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Downie, Councilmembers Merideth and Whetham. Councilmember Collins participated via conference call. Councilmember Bruch joined the meeting at 5:20, Members Absent: Deputy Mayor Kidd and Councilmember Gase. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor,Acting Clerk Martinez-Bailey,and N. West. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Based on input from Attorney Bloor,Mayor Downie announced the need for an Executive Session under authority of RCW 42.30.I 10(l)('i),to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel,and RCW 42.30.11 0(l)(c),to consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price for approximately 50 minutes.However,he noted that final action selling or leasing public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the public. The Executive Session convened at 5:03 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The Executive Session concluded at 5:53 p.m.No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Downie adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:53 p.m. CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Downie called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Downie, Councilmembers Bruch, Meridetb and Whetham. Councilmember Collins participated by conference call. Members Absent: Deputy Mayor Kidd and Councilmember Gase. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Acting Clerk Martinez-Bailey,C.Delikat,K.Dubuc,T.Reed- Jennings,B. Smith, T. Agesson,and N.West. It was moved by Whetbam and seconded by Brueb to: Excuse Deputy Mayor Kidd and(.",ouncilmem her Gase from the inecting. Motion carried 5-0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Whetharn led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, PUBLIC COMMENT: Chris Giraldes,2058 West Edgewood Drive,Waste Connections Business Manager,presented inforniation to Council regarding a request for a rate modification. PORT A.NGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—October 17, 2.017 CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Merideth to approve the Consent Agenda to include: I. City Council Minutes: October 3,2017 2. Expenditure Report:From September 23,2017 to October 6, 2017 in the amount of$2,556,627.60 1 Adjustment to Systems Design Medical Billing Contract 4. Erickson Park Camera Upgrades 5. Appointment of Member-at-Large to the Utility Advisory Committee 6. Member Appointment to the Planning Commission Motion carried 5-0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Solid Waste Transfer Station Rate Reduction Acting Finance Director Tess Agesson introduced the proposal to reduce solid waste transfer station rates and reminded Council it was the second reading of the ordinance. She said the Finance Department had worked in conjunction with the Utility Advisory Committee as well as with the Public Works Department to put together a cost of service analysis. After reviewing the volumes and rates, they were able to determine the amount to be decreased. Staff recommended Council conduct a second reading and adopt the ordinance. Manager McKeen noted that the City, despite the decrease,will meet its contractual obligations. Mayor Downie conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3590 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,amending]3.57.020,regarding solid waste transfer station charges beginning January,2018. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Bruch to: Adopt ordinance as read. Motion carried 5-0. REsoix,riONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Resolution to Set a Public Hearing on the City's Proposed Assumption of the'transportation Benefit District City Attorney Bill Bloor provided a brief history of'fransportation Benefit Districts(,rBD) and how the legislature tnanages'11.31)s. He said the assumption would provide transparency on how the money is handled. lie explained the cost savings,saying that a TBD would eliminate duplication of services. RESOLUTION NO.23-17 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, declaring that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing concerning the assumption of the rights,powers,functions,and obligations of the Port Angeles Transportation Benefit District. It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Bruch to: Approve resolution as read authorizing the Mayor to sign a resolution to set a public hearing for November 7,2017. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilmember Bruch spoke about the Community Leaders Workshop she attended through Clallam County Community Health Improvement Planning. Councilmeniber Merideth spoke about his attendance at the Farmer's Market on October 7. He said that the market coincided with First Step Family Support Center's Children's,Safety Fair and that he and many others had a good time. Page 2 of 3 PORTANGELES CITY COUNCIL W'ETING—October 1"7,201.°7 Councilmember Collins said he will be at the November 4' Farmers Market. Mayor Downie spoke about his meeting with Washington State Licutenant Governor,Cyrus Habib. Ile also spoke about his attendance at an opioid forum held at Peninsula College. Ile said tic left the forum to meet with visiting officials and students from Tanabu School High School in Mutsu City,Japan. fie spoke about his participation at the Crab Festival and said that he believes this year marked a record attendance. No other reports were given. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. 2018 Revenue Sources Manager McKcen said the 2018 preliminary Budget was available and reminded Council of the. upcoming, Budget Workshop. Acting Director Agesson introduced Budget Officer Sarina Carrizosa, who delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding revenue sources, including property tax, for the City's General Fund. She spoke about some of the changes in the budget from the previous year, including increases and decreases, and the reasons and backgrounds behind them. Officer Carrizosa provided the dates of the budget schedule for upcoming Council meetings. Council discussion followed, At 6:54 p,in,, Mayor Downie opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. INFORMATION: Manager McKeen spoke regarding the report included in the packet and reminded Council about the upcoming worksession. He said there would be a continuation ofthe Executive Session following the open session. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT: Isaac Mullens, 1131 Ripplebrook Drive,a local Liber driver,spoke about the unique service Liber offers. Ile said that Liber doesn't fit into the current City codes and wanted to bring it to the Council's attention. Michael Green, 140 Fogarty Avenue, expressed concern over the condition of the Rayonier locomotive saying that it's a valuable piece of history and that it should be preserved and placed under a shelter to protect it from the elements. Daniel Myrick,Port Angeles,spoke about the homeless pcwpulation in Port Angeles. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Members Present: Mayor Downie, Councilinembers Brach, Merideth and Whethani. Councilinernber Collins participated via conference call. Members absent: Deputy Mayor Kidd and Councilmember Gase. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attomey Bloor,N.West,and T.Agesson. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Downie adjoumed the meeting at 7:06 p.m. KrE ari Martinez-Ba Pa, U'Downie, Mayor mW ct� �41 ler, Page 3 of 3