Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/16/2015 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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Attachments: November 16, 2015 Camas City Council Regular Agenda Meeting Packet.pdf
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MIN 15-111 1A.MinutesMinutesApproved the minutes of the November 2, 2015 Camas City Council Meeting and the Workshop minutes of November 2, 2015.approved  Action details Not available
AI 15-403 1B.Claim ChecksAction ItemApproved the claim checks numbered 127811 - 127926 in the amount of $1,560,692.68.approved  Action details Not available
AI 15-398 1C.Parking Ticket Write OffsAction ItemAuthorized the write-off of parking tickets issued prior to 2015. This includes 398 tickets from 7/20/10 through 12/29/14 in the amount of $15,562.44. (Submitted by Pam O'Brien)approved  Action details Not available
AI 15-399 1D.Utility Account Write OffsAction ItemAuthorized the write-off of six utility accounts in the amount of $883.83. This amount represents outstanding water, sewer, garbage, recycling and storm water charges that are left unpaid by previous property owners. (Submitted by Pam O'Brien)approved  Action details Not available
AI 15-402 1E.EMS Write OffsAction ItemAuthorized the write-off of the October 2015 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billings in the amount of $74,140.29. This is the monthly uncollectable balance of Medicare and Medicaid accounts that are not collectable after receiving payments from Medicare, Medicaid and secondary insurance. (Submitted by Pam O'Brien)approved  Action details Not available
AI 15-400 1F.2015 Equipment SurplusAction ItemApproved the attached list of surplus equipment and miscellaneous items. The equipment identified has reached its scheduled useful life and has been replaced through the equipment rental capital replacement process. Surplus equipment will be auctioned or otherwise sold to the extent possible. (Submitted by Denis Ryan)approved  Action details Not available
AI 15-418 1G.Contract with Pierce for New Fire PumperAction ItemAuthorized the Mayor to sign the Purchase Agreement with Pierce Manufacturing Inc. for the manufacturing of a new fire pumper. This contract has been discussed with legal counsel and with Council during the Workshop the same evening. (Submitted by Nick Swinhart)approved  Action details Not available
AI 15-408 1H.NW Utah Street AgreementAction ItemAuthorized the Mayor to sign the agreement with Bryan Anderson for the conditions on the potential exchange of certain real property known as NW Utah Street. The exchange of said property is contingent upon the vacation process as outlined in Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 35.79. (Submitted by James Carothers)approved  Action details Not available
AI 15-411 1I.NW 38th Phase 2 Change Order 5Action ItemAuthorized the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 5 to Nutter Corp., for Project S-565 NW 38th Avenue Roadway Improvements, Phase 2 for required removal of existing pavement marking conflicts from Phase 1 work in the amount of $939.62. (Submitted by James Carothers)approved  Action details Not available
AI 15-401 1J.2015 Tank Pumping Pay Estimate 6Action ItemAuthorized Pay Estimate No. 6 to AAA Septic Service for Project WS-748 2015 STEP/STEF Tank Pumping in the amount of $9,424.58 for work through October 31, 2015. This project provides for on-going pumping of STEP & STEF tanks throughout Camas and is funded by the Water/Sewer fund. (Submitted by James Carothers)approved  Action details Not available
AI 15-409 1K.Sewer Transmission Main Pay Estimate 4Action ItemAuthorized Pay Estimate No. 4 to McDonald Excavating, Inc., for Project WS-714 STEP Sewer Transmission Main in the amount of $247,122.41 for work through October 31, 2015. This project is funded through a Public Works Trust Fund Loan. (Submitted by James Carothers)approved  Action details Not available
AI 15-410 1L.Water Treatment Plant Pay Estimate 5Action ItemAuthorized Pay Estimate No. 5 to Rotschy, Inc. for Project WS-709C Slow Sand Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $672,450.15 for work through October 31, 2015. This project is funded by a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan through the Washington State Department of Health. (Submitted by James Carothers)approved  Action details Not available
AI 15-413 1M.Streets - 2015 Roadway PreservationAction ItemApproved Pay Estimate No. 3 to Granite Construction for Project S-599A 2015 City-Wide Grind and Overlay in the amount of $11,202.40. (Submitted by Denis Ryan)Approved the Consent AgendaPass Action details Not available
CI 16-007 1A. Ceremonial ItemStaff   Action details Video Video
Cou 15-117 1B. Informational ReportCouncil   Action details Video Video
Ann-001 1A. Informational ReportMayor Announcements   Action details Video Video
AI 15-426 1B.Mayor's Appointments to Administrative CommitteeAction ItemCouncil's Confirmation Vote of Mayor's Appointment to the City of Camas Administrative CommitteeapprovedPass Action details Not available
AI 15-419 1A.2015 Fall Omnibus Budget Public HearingAction Item2015 Omnibus Budget Public Hearing Details: The 2015 Fall Omnibus Budget Public Hearing was to provide Council opportunity to consider public testimony. The public hearing followed a brief presentation by staff about the 2015 Fall Omnibus Budget. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
ORD 15-022 1B.2015 Fall Omnibus BudgetOrdinanceOrdinance No 15-022 Amending the 2015 Budget Details: This ordinance modifies the 2015-2016 Budget for the 2015 fiscal year. There are 16 packages for a total of $17,063,960, which is a net increase to the overall fund balance primarily due to the two 2015 bond issues. One item is a carry forward from 2014, eight are supplemental items for the 2015-2016 Budget and seven items are administrative in nature. Council has reviewed these items during the City Council Workshop on October 26, 2015. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Directorread by title onlyPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-022 1B.2015 Fall Omnibus BudgetOrdinanceOrdinance No 15-022 Amending the 2015 Budget Details: This ordinance modifies the 2015-2016 Budget for the 2015 fiscal year. There are 16 packages for a total of $17,063,960, which is a net increase to the overall fund balance primarily due to the two 2015 bond issues. One item is a carry forward from 2014, eight are supplemental items for the 2015-2016 Budget and seven items are administrative in nature. Council has reviewed these items during the City Council Workshop on October 26, 2015. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Directoradopted and published according to lawPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-025 1C.Public Hearing for the 2016 Readoption BudgetOrdinance2016 Readoption Budget Public Hearing Details: The 2016 Readoption Budget Public Hearing was to provide the City Council an opportunity to consider public testimony. The public hearing followed a brief presentation by staff about the 2016 Readoption Budget Ordinance and attachments. The 2016 Readoption Budget process was compliant with Ordinance No. 2708 in that mid-year review and the Mayor's modifications were presented to City Council and available to the public on October 5, 2015. The final 2016 Readoption Budget was provided to City Council and made available to the public on November 13, 2015. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Directorread by title onlyPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-025 1C.Public Hearing for the 2016 Readoption BudgetOrdinance2016 Readoption Budget Public Hearing Details: The 2016 Readoption Budget Public Hearing was to provide the City Council an opportunity to consider public testimony. The public hearing followed a brief presentation by staff about the 2016 Readoption Budget Ordinance and attachments. The 2016 Readoption Budget process was compliant with Ordinance No. 2708 in that mid-year review and the Mayor's modifications were presented to City Council and available to the public on October 5, 2015. The final 2016 Readoption Budget was provided to City Council and made available to the public on November 13, 2015. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Directoradopted and published according to lawPass Action details Video Video
AI 15-407 1D.2016 Property Tax Levy Public HearingAction Item2016 Property Tax Levy Public Hearing Details: The 2016 Property Tax Levy Public Hearing was to provide the City Council an opportunity to consider public testimony regarding the 2016 General Fund Levy, the Emergency Medical Services Levy and the Voted Library Bond Levy. The General Fund Levy and the Emergency Medical Services Levy are recommended to increase by the Implicit Price Deflator (IPD) rate of 0.251% and by 0.749% for substantial need for a total increase to the lawful limit of 1%. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
RES 15-019 1E.Resolution Declaring Substantial Need for 2016 Prop. Tax LevyResolutionResolution No. 15-019 Finding and Declaring Substantial Need for 101% Limit Factor Under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 84.55 Details: This resolution provides for Council to establish a substantial need for the General Fund Property Tax Levy and the Emergency Medical Services Levy. This resolution is required by RCW 84.55 to increase property taxes to the lawful limit of 1% when the Implicit Price Deflator (IPD) is below 1%. For the 2016 Levy Year, the IPD is 0.251%. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Directorread by title onlyPass Action details Video Video
RES 15-019 1E.Resolution Declaring Substantial Need for 2016 Prop. Tax LevyResolutionResolution No. 15-019 Finding and Declaring Substantial Need for 101% Limit Factor Under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 84.55 Details: This resolution provides for Council to establish a substantial need for the General Fund Property Tax Levy and the Emergency Medical Services Levy. This resolution is required by RCW 84.55 to increase property taxes to the lawful limit of 1% when the Implicit Price Deflator (IPD) is below 1%. For the 2016 Levy Year, the IPD is 0.251%. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance DirectoradoptedPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-018 1F.2016 General Fund Property Tax LevyOrdinanceOrdinance No. 15-018 2016 Ad Valorem Taxes for the General Fund Details: Ordinance No. 15-018 sets the 2016 ad valorem property tax levy. The ordinance allows for a 1% property tax increase as a result of finding substantial need for the 2016 Budget and considering public testimony. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Directorread by title onlyPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-018 1F.2016 General Fund Property Tax LevyOrdinanceOrdinance No. 15-018 2016 Ad Valorem Taxes for the General Fund Details: Ordinance No. 15-018 sets the 2016 ad valorem property tax levy. The ordinance allows for a 1% property tax increase as a result of finding substantial need for the 2016 Budget and considering public testimony. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Directoradopted and published according to lawPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-019 1G.2016 EMS Property Tax LevyOrdinanceOrdinance No. 15-019 2016 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy Details: Ordinance No. 15-019 sets the 2016 EMS levy. City Council will consider the 2016 EMS levy for the City's EMS Budget to determine if there is substantial need to support a 1% tax increase after considering public testimony. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Directorread by title onlyPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-019 1G.2016 EMS Property Tax LevyOrdinanceOrdinance No. 15-019 2016 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy Details: Ordinance No. 15-019 sets the 2016 EMS levy. City Council will consider the 2016 EMS levy for the City's EMS Budget to determine if there is substantial need to support a 1% tax increase after considering public testimony. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Directoradopted and published according to lawPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-020 1H.2016 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bond LevyOrdinanceOrdinance No. 15-020 2016 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bond Levy Details: Ordinance No. 15-020 sets the 2016 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bond property tax levy. City Council considered maintaining the property tax levy at $625,000 after hearing public testimony. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Directorread by title onlyPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-020 1 2016 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bond LevyOrdinanceOrdinance No. 15-020 2016 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bond Levy Details: Ordinance No. 15-020 sets the 2016 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bond property tax levy. City Council considered maintaining the property tax levy at $625,000 after hearing public testimony. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Directoradopted and published according to lawPass Action details Video Video
RES 15-018 1I.Resolution No. 15-018 2016 Fee ScheduleResolutionResolution No. 15-018 2016 Fee Schedule Details: This resolution provides for the new fees rates for 2016 to be effective on January 1, 2016. These new fees rates are incorporated into the 2016 Budget. The Fee Schedule's incorporated rates have been adjusted for inflation as well as eliminating fees for services no longer provided by the City. Presenter: Cathy Huber Nickerson, Finance Director   Action details Video Video
RES 15-017 1J.NW Utah Street Vacation ResolutionResolutionResolution No. 15-017 Setting a Public Hearing Date for the Vacation of NW Utah Street Details: This resolution designates December 7, 2015, as the public hearing date for the consideration of the vacation of that portion of the Utah Street right-of-way that lies adjacent north of NW 6th Place. Presenter: James Carothers, Engineering Managerread by title onlyPass Action details Video Video
RES 15-017 1 NW Utah Street Vacation ResolutionResolutionResolution No. 15-017 Setting a Public Hearing Date for the Vacation of NW Utah Street Details: This resolution designates December 7, 2015, as the public hearing date for the consideration of the vacation of that portion of the Utah Street right-of-way that lies adjacent north of NW 6th Place. Presenter: James Carothers, Engineering ManageradoptedPass Action details Video Video
AI 15-414 1K.2016 CDBG Grant Application HearingAction ItemPublic Hearing to Consider a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Details: On October 26, 2015, staff proposed to Council the submittal of a CDBG grant application for the 2016 funding cycle. The proposal includes the request for $250,000 in grant money to partially fund improvements to NE Franklin Street between NE 19th and NE 22nd Avenues. The total cost of the proposed project, known as the Franklin-North Neighborhood Improvements, is $465,000. Improvements will include rehabilitation of the existing sewer main and service laterals, new water services, curb ramps and resurfacing of the existing roadway. The CDBG program requires that two public meetings be held prior to application submittals. This public hearing, in conjunction with the October 26, 2015 Workshop discussion, fulfills this requirement. Presenter: James Carothers, Engineering ManageradoptedPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-021 1L. OrdinanceOrdinance No. 15-021 Grand Ridge Annexation Correction Ordinance Details: Ordinance No. 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 Managerread by title onlyPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-021 1  OrdinanceOrdinance No. 15-021 Grand Ridge Annexation Correction Ordinance Details: Ordinance No. 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 Manageradopted and published according to lawPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-023 1M.Smoke Shops OrdinanceOrdinanceOrdinance No. 15-023 Amending Camas Municipal Code (CMC) Title 18, Chapter 18.03 Definition of Land Uses and Chapter 18.07.030 Table 1 Related to the Establishment and Location of Smoke Shops Within the City of Camas Details: City Council held a public hearing on October 26, 2015, to accept public testimony and review the Planning Commission recommendation and Staff Report. After deliberation, Council voted to amend the CMC to allow Smoke Shops as a permitted use in Community Commercial and Regional Commercial zoning districts when in compliance with additional locational criteria. Presenter: Phil Bourquin, Community Development Directorread by title onlyPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-023 1M.Smoke Shops OrdinanceOrdinanceOrdinance No. 15-023 Amending Camas Municipal Code (CMC) Title 18, Chapter 18.03 Definition of Land Uses and Chapter 18.07.030 Table 1 Related to the Establishment and Location of Smoke Shops Within the City of Camas Details: City Council held a public hearing on October 26, 2015, to accept public testimony and review the Planning Commission recommendation and Staff Report. After deliberation, Council voted to amend the CMC to allow Smoke Shops as a permitted use in Community Commercial and Regional Commercial zoning districts when in compliance with additional locational criteria. Presenter: Phil Bourquin, Community Development Directoradopted as amendedPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-024 1N.Ordinance Amending Camas Municipal Code Regarding Marijuana Retail StoresOrdinanceOrdinance No. 15-024 Amending Camas Municipal Code (CMC) Section 18.070.030 Table 1 to Prohibit the Establishment of Marijuana Retail Stores Within the City of Camas Details: City Council held a public hearing on October 26, 2015, and considered public testimony, Planning Commission recommendation, Staff report and the record. After deliberation, Council voted 5-2 to prohibit the establishment of marijuana retail stores within the City of Camas and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for adoption. Presenter: Phil Bourquin, Community Development Directorread by title onlyPass Action details Video Video
ORD 15-024 1N.Ordinance Amending Camas Municipal Code Regarding Marijuana Retail StoresOrdinanceOrdinance No. 15-024 Amending Camas Municipal Code (CMC) Section 18.070.030 Table 1 to Prohibit the Establishment of Marijuana Retail Stores Within the City of Camas Details: City Council held a public hearing on October 26, 2015, and considered public testimony, Planning Commission recommendation, Staff report and the record. After deliberation, Council voted 5-2 to prohibit the establishment of marijuana retail stores within the City of Camas and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for adoption. Presenter: Phil Bourquin, Community Development Directoradopted and published according to lawPass Action details Video Video