Meeting Details

Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/16/2015 4:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Attachments: November 16, 2015 Camas City Council Workshop Agenda Meeting Packet.pdf
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REP 15-570 1A.Contract with Pierce for New Fire PumperInformational ReportFire Department New Fire Pumper Purchase Agreement Details: The Fire Department had been authorized to purchase a new pumper as part of the recently approved bond issue. Pierce Manufacturing Inc., requires that the department/City sign the build contract no later than November 30, 2015, or the price will increase by 3%, which would be an additional $15,000 on the purchase price. Presenter: Nick Swinhart, Fire Chief   Action details Video Video
REP 15-560 1B.Administrative Battalion Chief PromotionInformational ReportInformational Report About the Permanent Promotion of Administrative Battalion Chief Details: In May of 2015, Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2444 that would have allowed the temporary appointment of one of the City's personnel to the long vacant Administrative Battalion Chief position. This was intended to save significant amounts of overtime during the summer months. Unfortunately, the members of 2444 subsequently declined to approve the MOU. The Fire Chief then made the decision in June of 2015, to permanently promote Training Captain Greg Payne to the Administrative Battalion Chief position. The Training Captain position was left vacant and the new Administrative Battalion Chief continued to assume those same duties. There were no additional positions created with this action. This promotion allowed the department to save approximately $25,000 in overtime costs during the summer months. After the promotion, it was discovered that this decision should have been discussed with Council as the Adminis   Action details Video Video
REP 15-542 1C.2016 Readoption Budget PresentationInformational Report2016 Readoption Budget Presentation Details: This presentation provided a review of the Revised Readoption Budget with the changes discussed by City Council at the November 2, 2015 Workshop as well as further revisions by staff to restore the projected fund balance from 15% to 16.2%. Staff presented the revisions prior to the City Council Meeting at which a Public Hearing about the Budget Readoption was scheduled. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 15-540 1D.2016 Property Tax Levies PresentationInformational Report2016 Property Tax Levies Details: This presentation provided information about the estimated 2016 property tax levies for the General Fund, Emergency Medical Services and the Voted Library Bond. It is estimated with the increase in assessed values for the City that the property tax levy rates will decrease from 2015 even with the lawful limit increase of 1%. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
REP 15-563 1E.Clark County Council Letter Regarding Alternative 4Informational ReportDraft Letter to Clark County Council Regarding Alternative 4 and Adopted Planning Assumptions Details: Staff prepared a letter to the Clark County Councilors regarding recent suggested changes to adopted planning assumptions for the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update. Presenter: Robert Maul, Planning Manager   Action details Video Video
REP 15-558 1F.Grand Ridge Annexation Correction OrdinanceInformational ReportGrand Ridge Annexation Correction Ordinance Details: Ordinance Number 15-016 adopted on October 5, 2015, contained an error that needed to be corrected. The attached ordinance and legal description correct the error. Presenter: Robert Maul, Planning Manager   Action details Video Video
REP 15-534 1G.Development Agreement - Lofts at Camas MeadwosInformational ReportDevelopment Agreement - Lofts at Camas Meadows (proposed modification) Details: City Council approved a Development Agreement for the Lofts at Camas Meadows under Resolution No. 15-004 in July of 2015. Prior to recording of the agreement, the design of the project was proposed to be modified from the proposal that was presented to Council. The modification is to Exhibit "F" of the agreement and specifically eliminates parking under the apartment units and to the rear of the property. Presenter: Phil Bourquin, Community Development Director   Action details Video Video
REP 15-537 1H.School District Capital Facilities PlansInformational ReportSchool District Capital Facilities Plans Details: Direction was provided to set a Public Hearing date of December 7, 2015, to consider the 2015-2021 Camas, Evergreen and Washougal School District Capital Facilities Plans. Presenter: Phil Bourquin, Community Development Director   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
REP 15-530 1J.Mark Marine Lease AgreementInformational ReportMark Marine Lease Agreement Details: Mark Marine currently leases property from the City of Camas for storage of materials and equipment and pays the City $1,600 per month for the use of the property. The property being leased is located adjacent to the Columbia River and immediately south of the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. The existing 5-year lease is due to expire on December 31, 2015. City staff has proposed a new 5-year lease at $1,700 per month, which Mark Marine has agreed to. Presenter: Sam Adams, Utilities Manager   Action details Video Video
Pwm 15-119 1K.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
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