Meeting Details

Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/7/2016 4:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Attachments: November 7, 2016 Camas City Council Workshop Agenda Packet.pdf
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REP 16-418 1A.Nicolle Sorenson 25th Tenure AwardInformational ReportRecognition of 25-Year Anniversary for Nicolle Sorenson, Accounting Assistant Details: Nicolle Sorenson celebrated 25 years of service with the City of Camas on October 29, 2016. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 16-430 1B.Lake Hills Development View CorridorInformational ReportLake Hills View Corridor Details: The developer for Lake Hills development has been working with staff to establish a view corridor consistent with a Development Agreement with the City. Presenter: Robert Maul, Planning Manager   Action details Video Video
Cdm 15-120 1C.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
REP 16-419 1D.Utility Tax Update and DiscussionInformational ReportUtility Tax Update and Discussion Details: Staff briefed Council regarding public outreach efforts, as well as public responses to the current proposal of a Utility Tax of 1% on cable and telephone utilities, and 3% on storm water and solid waste utilities. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 16-428 1E.2016 Fall Omnibus BudgetInformational Report2016 Fall Omnibus Budget Details: Staff reviewed eight proposed budget adjustments to the 2016 City of Camas Budget. There are four administrative budget packages and four supplemental budget packages. The net impact on the City's overall 2016 budget would reduce fund balance approximately $316,000. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 16-429 1F.2017 City of Camas Property Tax LeviesInformational Report2017 Property Tax Levies Details: Staff presented information regarding the 2017 City of Camas General Levy, the Camas Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy and the Camas Library Voted Bond Levy. Currently, City staff are waiting for the final assessed value, new construction, administrative refund levy and state utility values from the Clark County Assessor's Office in order to complete the levy calculation. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 16-420 1G.2017-2018 Recommended Capital Budget PresentationInformational Report2017-2018 Recommended Capital Budget Details: Staff reviewed the 2017-2018 Recommend Capital Budget, as well as the proposed funding sources. The 2017-2018 Recommended Capital Budget includes 50 projects for a total of $45 million. These projects include Water, Sewer, Transportation, Storm Water, Parks, General Government and vehicle replacements. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 16-416 1H.Stormwater - Revised CMC Chapter 14.02Informational ReportRevised Camas Municipal Code (CMC) Chapter 14.02 Stormwater Control Details: The City's current National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit issued by the Department of Ecology requires the City to adopt the latest Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (SWMMWW) by December 31, 2016, and to review, and revise if necessary, the City's local stormwater codes to incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) principles for new development. Chapter 14.02, Stormwater Control, is the section of the CMC, which outlines the City's stormwater program, adopts the applicable stormwater management manual, and otherwise provides standards for management of stormwater throughout the City. The SWMMWW is the guidance document used for specifically managing stormwater on development and redevelopment projects. Chapter 14.02 currently has conflicting language referencing different versions of the SWMMWW and contains duplicative information that is contained in both the SWMMWW and the current version of Chapter 14.02. The attached draft ordinance resolves the confl   Action details Video Video
REP 16-421 1I.2017 CDBG ApplicationInformational Report2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Details: CDBG Grant applications are due December 1, 2016. Staff proposes submitting an application for the 2017 funding round. The proposed project will make improvements to NE Dallas Street between 17th Avenue and 21st Avenue. These improvements consist of rehabilitation of the roadway, installation of sidewalk, and replacement of sewer and water mains and services. The project cost is approximately $675,000, not including staff time which would be used for design and construction management. Staff recommends requesting the maximum grant amount of $300,000, which is the cost of the street rehabilitation and sidewalk. The remaining expense, about $375,000, is currently proposed to be funded by the Water/Sewer Utility Fund; however, staff is also reviewing other potential funding options for Council's consideration. CDBG grants require two public meetings prior to application submittal. This meeting qualifies as the first of two meetings. Staff recommends that the second meeting be scheduled as a public hearing on November 21   Action details Video Video
REP 16-422 1J.Lacamas Lane Landslide FEMA AgreementInformational ReportLacamas Lane Landslide Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Agreement Details: Camas staff have been in discussions with FEMA representatives regarding the eligible costs associated with the reparations of the slide area on the east side of Lacamas Lane. It has been determined that FEMA will pay the customary 75 percent of eligible costs to repair the slope. It is anticipated that the Washington State Office of Emergency Management will pay for 12.5 % of this cost, leaving 12.5 % of eligible costs to be paid with local funds. The overall maximum cost in which FEMA will participate at 75 % of the cost is $519,916.41. The total maximum reimbursement cost from FEMA and Washington State is $454,926.86, leaving the local proportionate share of eligible costs at roughly $65,000. Staff anticipates that there will be approximately $20,000 in design costs that will not be eligible for reimbursement. In all, the local funding required for this project, including contingencies, is estimated at $200,000. The local share of the project will be paid by the Storm Drainage Fund. These costs d   Action details Video Video
REP 16-423 1K.Astound Broadband Franchise AgreementInformational ReportAstound Broadband Franchise Agreement Details: In 2013, the City of Camas entered into a franchise agreement, Ordinance No. 2673, with Sawtooth Technologies, LLC. Sawtooth was the recipient of a Gates Grant to install fiber optic cable for K-20 educational purposes. Fiber was ran to places such as the Camas Library and Liberty Middle School. Sawtooth has been purchased by Astound Broadband. Astound intends to run fiber optic lines for end users such as the Camas High School and the newly proposed Lacamas Elementary School on NE 232nd Avenue. In order to do so, a new franchise agreement is needed. Attached is a draft of the ordinance that has been reviewed by Camas staff and counsel, as well as Astound and their attorney. Camas staff proposed that a public hearing be held on November 21, 2016, for consideration of adoption of this ordinance. Presenter: James Carothers, Engineering Manager   Action details Video Video
REP 16-426 1L.Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Annual ReviewInformational ReportStormwater Management Program (SWMP) Annual Review Details: Yearly review of the SWMP is a requirement of the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase 2 Permit. Staff proposes that, in accordance with this permit, public comments be solicited at the November 7, and 21, 2016, Council workshops. Comments will be reviewed by staff during the months of December 2016 and January 2017. The revised report will be reviewed with Council and comments should once again be requested from the public at a February 2017 Council Workshop. The updated report will be posted on the City's website no later than March 31, 2017. Presenter: James Carothers, Engineering Manager   Action details Video Video
Pwm 15-119 1M.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 16-424 1N.Code Amendments - Personal Vacations and Leaves of AbsencesInformational ReportCode Amendments - Revision of Camas Municipal Code (CMC) Chapter 2.68 Personal Vacations and Leaves of Absences Details: Staff proposed to delete the entire section and cover it in the bargaining contracts and employee handbook. It is unnecessary to have this in code as the language in the bargaining contracts, if different, would prevail. In addition, staff would like to eliminate the code language about an employee receiving state industrial insurance due to an injury on the job being paid one hundred percent of their salary without the use of any accrued leave. The proposed revision would have the employee using accrued leave benefits and having the opportunity to use the worker's compensation payment to replenish the employees sick or vacation leave balance. Presenter: Pete Capell, City Administrator   Action details Video Video
Cam 15-121 1O.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