Meeting Details

Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/3/2016 4:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Attachments: October 3, 2016 Camas City Council Workshop Agenda Packet.pdf
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REP 16-374 3A. Informational ReportDowntown Camas Association (DCA) Update to City Council Details: The DCA updated Council regarding their current activities. Presenter: Carrie Schulstad, Executive Director and Caroline Mercury, Board President   Action details Video Video
REP 16-375 1B.Utility Tax PresentationInformational ReportUtility Tax Discussion Details: Staff continued the Utility Tax discussion from prior workshops. This presentation focused on the role of the Utility and Transportation Commission, impact of recessions on property taxes, and the Utility Tax proposal for the City's 2017-2018 Budget. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 16-373 1C.2017 Fee Schedule Update PresentationInformational Report2017 Fee Schedule Presentation Details: As part of the 2017-2018 Budget preparation, the 2017 Fee Schedule was prepared using 1.5% cost escalation and rounded to the nearest dollar. The presentation provided a review of restructured and additional fees for the Fire Marshal's Office, Parks and Recreation, and Utility Billing. Staff also presented updated Equipment Rental Rates for discussion. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 16-382 1D.2017-2018 Mayor's Recommended BudgetInformational Report2017-2018 Mayor's Recommended Budget Details: Staff provided a high level review of the Mayor's 2017-2018 Recommended Budget to City Council. A review of baseline and the included decision packages was also provided. Further discussion for the Operating Budget is scheduled for October 17, 2016, with a Capital Budget Discussion scheduled for November 7, 2017. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 16-384 1E.Solid Waste Planning Phase 2Informational ReportConsultant Services for Solid Waste Planning Phase 2 Details: Bell & Associates, Inc. has completed Phase 1 of the Solid Waste Planning effort. Staff had elected to have the consultant complete the project in two phases with the first phase being a technical analysis of the City's current solid waste management system. The Phase 2 work will be focused on recommended enhancements to the Solid Waste Department's management and operational practices and planning for expected growth over the next twenty years. Bell & Associates, Inc. submitted a scope of work and fee in the amount of $45,900 for the second phase. The project will be funded with 2016 Solid Waste funds that were allocated through the 2016 Spring Omnibus Budget Package. Presenter: Sam Adams, Utilities Manager   Action details Video Video
Pwm 15-119 1F.Public Works Miscellaneous and UpdatesInformational ReportPublic Works Miscellaneous and Updates Details: This is a placeholder for miscellaneous or emergent items. Presenter: Steve Wall, Public Works Director   Action details Video Video
REP 16-380 1G. Informational ReportParker Village Phase 2 Final Plat Details: The applicant requested final approval for Phase 2 of the Parker Village subdivision. Presenter: Robert Maul, Planning Manager   Action details Video Video
REP 16-371 1H.Urban Tree ProgramInformational ReportUrban Tree Program and the Department of Natural Resources Interagency Agreement Details: In June, the City adopted a revised Comprehensive Plan, Camas 2035. Through the process of updating the comprehensive plan, citizens were vocal about their desire for improvement to the City's tree preservation regulations. In response, the City applied for and was awarded a grant from the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources to develop an Urban Tree Program (Agreement #IAA 16-338). The grant period runs until May 31, 2017, and is a 50% cost share with the City. An initial work plan to develop the Urban Tree Program was developed by staff and is attached. It is expected that the project will include the following work: current zoning diagnosis; review of comprehensive plan to ensure the new codes will be consistent; drafting a tree ordinance, including graphics; updating the Design Standards Manual (or creating a Tree Manual); and creating outreach materials. The consultant will create outreach materials that will increase the public’s knowledge of tree care and the new ordinanc   Action details Video Video
Cdm 15-120 1I.Community Development Miscellaneous ItemsInformational ReportCommunity Development Miscellaneous and Updates Details: This is a placeholder for miscellaneous or emergent items. Presenter: Phil Bourquin, Community Development Director   Action details Video Video
Cam 15-121 1J.Administration Miscellaneous ItemsInformational ReportCity Administrator Miscellaneous Updates and Scheduling Details: This is a placeholder for miscellaneous or scheduling items. Presenter: Jennifer Gorsuch, Administrative Services Director   Action details Video Video