Meeting Details

Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/26/2015 4:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
SPECIAL MEETING
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Attachments: October 26, 2015 Camas City Council Special Workshop Agenda Packet.pdf
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REP 15-506 2A.Emergency ManagementInformational ReportEmergency Management Details: This was the second in a series of three Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) workshops regarding disaster decision making and the role of policy makers. This presentation was an overview of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Presenter: Jason Hetherington, CRESA Emergency Management   Action details Video Video
REP 15-500 1B.2015 Fall Omnibus Budget PresentationInformational Report2015 Fall Omnibus Budget Presentation Details: The 2015 Fall Omnibus Budget Presentation was reviewed for budget adjustments for the 2015 Fiscal Year. It included 17 Budget Adjustment Packages. There are two carry forward packages from 2014, eight supplemental packages and seven administrative packages. These packages total $22,000,817 in revenue, which includes both the 2015 Water/Sewer Revenue Bond as well as the 2015 Limited General Obligation Bond. The packages also include $4,477,859 in appropriations. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 15-492 1C.2016 Property Tax Levy PresentationInformational Report2016 Property Tax Presentation Details: This presentation was for the purpose of reviewing property tax options for the 2016 Levy Year. Staff reviewed historical data as well as presented the property tax calculation in detail. Discussion of options regarding the 1% property tax limit as well as the Implicit Price Deflator Limit of 0.251% took place. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 15-503 1D.2016 Fee Schedule PresentationInformational Report2016 Proposed Fee Schedule Details: This presentation was for the initial review of the 2016 Fee Schedule. The Fee Schedule has the current rates along with the proposed rates as well as new rates and suggested discontinued rates. The Fee Schedule was updated with the Consumer Price Index of 1.3% with some fees adjusted for administrative purposes. It is staff's intention to analyze by department the current rate structures to ensure proper rate recovery while providing the appropriate level of service to the citizens. The first department was the Fire Marshal's office, which recommended changes to the Fee Schedule earlier in 2015. This fee schedule includes a similar departmental review from the Parks and Recreation staff as well as the Solid Waste staff. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 15-501 1E.2016 Readoptiopn Budget PresentationInformational Report2016 Readoption Budget Presentation Details: This workshop presentation reviewed in detail the proposed 2016 Readoption Budget for the operating budget. The next workshop presentation on November 2, 2015, will have a similar discussion about the 2016 Capital Budget up for readoption. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 15-502 1F.Utility Billing ChangesInformational ReportUtility Billing Items Details: This presentation was twofold, first it presented City Council with additional information regarding garbage service requests and second, it provided the Low Income Assistance Program status. Staff requested Council's direction regarding the City's Fee Schedule for garbage can changes and whether to broaden the Low Income Assistance Program to include additional partner agencies. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 15-486 1G.Sewer - Camas Meadows PS EasementInformational ReportCamas Meadows Pump Station Easement Details: During development of the Two-Creeks and Camas Meadows Drive area in 2005, an easement was granted to the City for siting of the Camas Meadows Pump Station. However, when the Pump Station was actually constructed and conveyed to the City to serve the developed area, some components of the pump station and force main were constructed outside of the original easement. Staff has worked with the current owner of the underlying land, Far From Par, LLC, to draft a new and larger sewer easement to incorporate all components of the sewer lift station and associated access road. In consideration for granting the new and larger easement, staff proposed a onetime cash payment to Far From Par LLC in the amount of $3,740, which is equivalent to one commercial Sewer System Development Charge. Presenter: Sam Adams, Utilities Manager   Action details Video Video
REP 15-493 1H.2016 CDBG ApplicationInformational Report2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Details: CDBG Grant applications are due December 1, 2015. Staff proposed submitting an application for the 2016 funding round. The proposed project will make improvements to NW Franklin Street between 19th Avenue and 22nd Avenue. These improvements consist of rehabilitation of the roadway and replacement of sewer main and water and sewer services. This proposal is consistent with the adopted 2015-2016 Budget. The project cost is approximately $465,000. Staff recommended a grant request of $250,000. The water and sewer funds will pay $215,000. Design will be done by Camas staff. CDBG grants require two public meetings prior to application submittal. This meeting qualified as the first of two meetings. Staff recommended that the second meeting be scheduled as a public hearing on November 16, 2015. Presenter: James Carothers, Engineering Manager   Action details Video Video
REP 15-494 1I.Sewer Main Consultant Contract SupplementInformational ReportSewer Transmission Main Consultant Contract Supplement Details: The STEP sewer transmission main route bisects areas of archaeological significance. Efforts were made during project design to keep these areas of potential archaeological finds to a minimum. There are two areas that require additional archaeological investigation and artifact curation. The cost of this additional consultant work is $175,646. This additional cost is covered by the Public Works Trust Fund loan for this project. Presenter: James Carothers, Engineering Manager   Action details Video Video
Pwm 15-119 1J.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
Cdm 15-120 1K.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 1L.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