Lease Agreement 215 South Lincoln (Old Fire Hall)...
Staff memo: On December 4, 2015 the City received a proposal from Peninsula Area Public Access (PAPA) for the lease of the buildings second floor. The floor area of the second floor is 3,135 square feet. The building was reviewed for fair market value by Chuck Turner of Port Angeles Realty. The fair market value was deemed to be zero (0) due to the substantial tenant improvements needed. A July 2011 condition assessment report identified necessary improvements in excess of $1M. Since the receipt of the proposal PAPA has invested numerous volunteer hours in the cleanup and repair of the building. The cleanup and repair efforts will be ongoing and will constitute services provided to the City in lieu of monthly rent. Prior to these clean up efforts the surplussed building suffered from neglect and dilapidation. Multiple leaks, ceiling failure and roof maintenance are just some of the challenges the building faced prior to services provided by PAPA volunteers. Beyond repairs to the building the PAPA group was awarded the City of Port Angeles Franchise Agreement in November of 2015. Their public access channels will provide substantial benefit to members of the public and the broader Port Angeles community. Programming will also result in training and education for local students in the communications and broadcasting fields.
Editorial note: While I was going through the City Council agenda packet for next Tuesday's City Council meeting I stumbled upon this agenda item. PAPA the new public access channel apparently had been in negations with the city in securing a lease agreement to use the old fire hall on Lincoln street in Port Angeles. I tried to secure an interview with one of the founders of PAPA, Dale Wilson who also is publisher of the Port O Call, but he wasn't available at the time of this posting.
(see my video commentary)
Other city council agenda highlight items:
Ethics Board (1) Recommendation
Staff memo: Background/Analysis: On February 4, 2016, a complaint was filed against Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd alleging she had violated the City’s Code of Ethical Conduct as outlined in Chapter 2.78 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. On February 16, 2016, Council chose three members from a pre-approved pool of applicants to receive, investigate and make recommendations for disposition of the complaint. Board (1) has completed its review and forwarded its findings and recommendation to Council. In accordance with PAMC 2.78.080, the recommendation of the Board of Ethics shall be subject to review by the City Council.
Customer Service Standards Resolution – Cable Television Franchises
Staff memo: Summary: The proposed Cable Customer Service Standards (Standards) are applicable to all entities that provide cable services under a cable franchise in the City of Port Angeles. The Standards are intended to provide basic “rules of the road” related to the interactions between cable franchise holders and residents and users of cable service in Port Angeles.
Funding: These are obligations the Franchisee(s) must meet – No cost to the City
Recommendation: Pass the proposed Customer Service Standards Resolution
Declaration of Emergency for Structure Fire and Unstable Bluff
Staff memo: Summary: On April 5, 2016, the Port Angeles Fire Department responded to a structure fire at
715 E. Caroline Street. The structure was located on a bluff above the waterfront trail. During the fire, a large portion of the bluff sloughed off and fell onto the trail. The bluff was deemed unstable and it became clear that heavy equipment would be needed to completely extinguish the fire. An emergency was declared by the Acting City Manager in order to facilitate the acquisition of resources to mitigate the situation.
Funding: There are service costs associated with this resolution for engineering, geotechnical and contractor services. Final costs are estimated to be approximately $10,000. A verbal update will be provided at the Council meeting.
Recommendation: Pass the attached resolution affirming and ratifying the Declaration of
Emergency issued by the Acting City Manager and authorize the Mayor to sign in respect to the
structure fire and bluff sloughing incident that occurred on April 5, 2016.
Landfill Stabilization, Project SW02-12, Construction Management Services Contract Amendment No. 3
Staff memo: Summary: Construction management services are provided by Anchor QEA for the Port Angeles Landfill Stabilization Project. Due to the discovery of large amounts of asbestos and the resulting claim from the construction contractor, Anchor QEA has provided a substantial amount of additional support to prepare the City to equitably resolve the asbestos claim. In addition, the construction contractor, Magnus Pacific, was required to achieve substantial completion by November 10, 2015. Schedule impacts due to the asbestos as well as other issues have extended the completion date to the end of March 2016. This required Anchor QEA to be onsite longer. This amendment compensates Anchor QEA for the additional effort.
Funding: a) The project originally was approved by Council on May 20, 2014 with a contingency
of $1,962,994. The construction management agreement has had two additive amendments valued at $299,927, and the construction contract has had twelve change orders for a total value of $1,453,927 and legal expenses valued at $112,056. This leaves a net contingency balance of $97,084 at this time.
In addition, the Engineers report that the construction contract has two pending change orders and quantity take-off variances that are expected to further reduce the construction contract cost by $432,248. With this, the projected amount of surplus funding available in the project is estimated to be $529,332 which is more than sufficient for this amendment.
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 3 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Anchor QEA, increasing the value by $99,000 for a revised
maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,827,927. Declaration of Emergency for Structure Fire and Unstable Bluff
See full agenda: http://65.243.149.132/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=168788&dbid=0
COUNTY COMMISSION AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEMS:
Consideration of amending Clallam County Policy 950 – Veterans’ Assistance
Letter from Board of County Commissioners regarding compliance with the Open Public
Meetings Act
Agreement with Clallam County and Edward J. Reindel Jr. to purchase easement for the
Carlsborg Sewer System Project
Agreement with Clallam County and Carlsborg MHP LLC, a Washington limited liability company
to purchase easement for the Carlsborg Sewer System Project
Agreement with Clallam County and Michael Gillespie to purchase property for the Lower Elwha Road Reconstruction Project
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf
The regular meeting of the city of Port Townsend has been canceled, but, on Tuesday, PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL GENERAL SERVICES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE will meet to discuss their video system policy: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=356&meta_id=122070
CLALLAM COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 Agenda highlight: https://www.clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Preagenda-April-18-2016.pdf
School District: Choir Boosters Host Annual Auction
http://www.portangelesschools.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=142102&pageId=8586007
OLYMPIA DIGEST:
Inslee announces Life Science and Global Health Sector Workforce Panel
Inslee names Scott McCallum superintendent of Washington State School for the Blind
Judge postpones trial in light of GMA’s late disclosure of evidence
Gov. Inslee praises “Solar Communities”
Bellingham, Mountlake Terrace, Snoqualmie and the Regional Code Collaboration recognized for increasing residential solar energy installations through reduced costs, streamlined permitting
EPA approves cleanup plan for Lake Whatcom 50-year plan will restore the lake and protect community’s drinking water
Commission restricts baiting game, approves upcoming hunting seasons
King Co. nursing assistant suspended on allegations of attempted sex with a minor
Workplace deaths fall to near-historic low in 2015
Revenue offers free webinar about taxes for businesses April 20
WA Presidential Primary voting season under way
Agriculture department releases annual pesticide report
Comments sought on 75 mph speed limit request for I-90 in eastern Washington
DFI Settles Charges With Quicken Loans
Gov. Jay Inslee fires Western State Hospital CEO in wake of escape--TVW
Prevent conflicts with hungry bears this spring
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