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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 07/03/2018CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington July 3, 2018 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL, MEETING: Mayor Bruch called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmembers French, Kidd, Moran, and Schromen- Wawrin. Members Absent: Councilmember Merideth. Staff Present: Attorney Bloor, Clerk Veneklasen, and A. Fountain. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Bruch announced the need for an Executive Session, held under authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(g), for the purpose of evaluating the qualifications of an applicant for public employment, 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 Bruch adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:50 p.m. CALL TO ORDER -REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Bruch called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmembers French, Kidd, Moran, and Schromen- Wawrin. Members Absent: Councilmember Merideth. Staff Present: Attorney Bloor, Clerk Veneklasen, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, B. Smith, T. Agesson, A. Brekke, and S. Clark. It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to: Excuse Mayor Bruch from the previous meeting, and Councilmember Merideth from this meeting. Motion carried 6-0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENT: Steve Dryke, 1111 Georgiamma Street, asked the City to help restore the town's locomotive. Bill Atkinson, 1702 West Fourth Street, registered his concerns about vandalism of election campaign signs. Susan Hilgren, 12 Pearce Road, requested porta potties, trash cans, and sharps containers for the homeless. Steve Hopkins, Operations and Planning Manager for Clallam Transit, thanked the City for its cooperation installing a permanent bus stop. Ingrid Carnnean, 316 South Cherry Street, said that it's time to change the thought process towards people who are homeless. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — July 3, 2018 Bob Vreeland, 520 East 101" Street, thanked Council for recognizing need for Port Angeles Climate Action Plan Emily Dexter, 135 West Fourth Street, introduced herself as the new Executive Director of the Food Bank. Dale Wilson, P.O. Box 817 in Port Angeles, said that he is a political candidate and has had campaign signs stolen. He spoke about hate speech happening in Port Angeles and on social media. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Stormwater Permit Chris Montague-Breakwell, of the Washington State Department of Ecology, conducted a presentation on the Wester Washington Municipal Stormwater Phase II Permit. Council discussion followed. CONSENT AGENDA: At the request of Councilmember Kidd, Mayor Bruch pulled Item 3 from the Consent Agenda. It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of June 19, 2018 2. Expenditure Report: From June 9 to June 22, 2018 in the amount of $1, 724,255.39 3. ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA 4. Marine Drive Sewer Repair Phase 2 Final Acceptance Motion carried 6-0. ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Amendment to Council Rules of Procedure Regarding Public Comment Councilmember Kidd expressed concerns with the item being placed on the Consent Agenda. She suggested that the item be placed on the following agenda in order to provide for a thorough discussion. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Moran and seconded by Kidd to: Table the topic until the next City Council meeting. Motion failed 4-2, with Moran and Kidd in favor. Council discussion continued. It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Approve the Resolution [No. 08-18] amending the Council Rules of Procedure. Motion carried 4-2, with Moran and Kidd opposed. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. For -Hire Vehicle Licensing Code Attorney Bloor introduced said that the City's current For -Hire Vehicle licensing code does not address Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft. He said the proposed ordinance updates the for -hire vehicle code to allow for TNCs and taxi -cabs to operate in the City under similar requirements. Council discussion followed. Mayor Bruch conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington revising in its entirety Chapter 5.36 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Mayor Bruch continued the matter to July 17". OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED: 2. Port Angeles Downtown Association 2018-2019 Work Plan Acting Community & Economic Development Director Allyson Brekke said the Port Angeles Downtown Association has requested the City Council consider its 2018-19 Work Plan and provide guidance to staff for negotiating a contract with the City. Council discussion followed. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — July 3, 2018 Downtown Association members Marilyn Parrish, Eric Brown, and Beth Witters were in attendance. Ms. Parrish spoke about the organization's work to improve the downtown and host Arts & Draughts Festival. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by French to: Move forward with a Downtown Association contract for PBIA funds. Motion and second rescinded. Mayor Bruch recessed the meeting for a break at 8:26 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:37 p.m CONTRACTS & PURCHASING 1. 101" Street Reconstruction Project City Engineer Teresa Reed -Jennings spoke about funding for the project and the reason for the additive bid. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Dexter to: 1) Award the base bid and sign a construction contract with Lakeside Industries, Inc of Port Angeles, WA for the 10th Street Reconstruction I to N Streets Project TRI 100, for the total bid amount of $2,353,219.15, including applicable taxes; and make minor modifications to the contract, if necessary. 2) Award the additive bid to Lakeside Industries, Inc of Port Angeles, WA, and increase the total construction contract amount to $2,523,592.15, including applicable taxes. 3) Amend the current agreement with Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) to increase the grant by $100,000, to a new total amount of $1,250,001. Motion carried 6-0. 2. Craig Avenue Road Reconstruction City Engineer Reed -Jennings said the project was initially caused by a water main break, but that staff found more extensive construction was needed. It was moved by Dexter and seconded by French to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to award and sign a construction contract with Agate Asphalt and Excavation, Poulsbo, WA for the Craig Avenue Road Reconstruction CON -2017-61, for a contract amount of $86,656.60 including applicable taxes. Motion carried 6-0. 3. Underground Cable Replacement Project Shailesh Sheerer, Deputy Director of Power Systems, said the project is part of series of proactive replacements that the City will be doing over the next several years. It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to: Award and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Magnum Power, LLC, of Castle Rock, WA, in the amount of $164,373.30, including tax, for Underground Cable Replacement, Project CL0316, and to make minor modifications to the contract, if necessary Motion carried 6-0. 4. Overhead Reconductoring Project Deputy Director Sheerer said the project was part of proactive maintenance to cables, and he outlined the reasons for upgrading materials. It was moved by Moran and seconded by Dexter to: Award and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Wilson Construction Co. of Canby, OR, in the amount of $140,929.56, including tax, for the Overhead Reconductoring Project, and to make minor modifications if necessary. Motion carried 6-0. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — July 3, 2018 5. PA Harbor Cleanup — Amendment to Foster Pepper Contract Mayor Bruch noted that she was no longer working for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, so will not be recusing herself from discussion on the agenda item. Attorney Bloor spoke about why the contract amendment was needed for work related to the Harbor Cleanup. It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to: Authorize and approve the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the agreement with Foster Pepper, PLLC, and to make any minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary. Motion carried 6-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Council reports were given SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT: Steve Hopkins commended Council for its changes to Rules of Procedure. Bruce Emery, 1402 Mount Pleasant, Green Crow, said he was encouraged by what he heard during DOE presentation. It was moved by Moran and seconded by Kidd to: Move the next Council meeting from July 17 to the July 18. Motion carried 6-0. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Sissi Bruch, Mayor Page 4 of 4 Kari Martinez -Bailey, C I k