CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
Regular MeetingCamas, WA · March 21, 2016
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 21, 2016, 7:00 PM
City Municipal Center, 616 NE 4th Avenue
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Scott Higgins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Greg Anderson, Bonnie Carter, Don Chaney, Tim Hazen, Steve Hogan and
Shannon Turk
Excused: Melissa Smith
Staff: Phil Bourquin, Pete Capell, Leisha Copsey, Jennifer Gorsuch, Cathy Huber
Nickerson, Shawn MacPherson, Robert Maul, Heather Rowley, Steve Wall and Alicia
Pacheco (intern)
Press: No one from the press was present
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tim Johnson, 6160 NW Larkspur, Camas, addressed Council regarding the Parklands at
Camas Meadows.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approved the minutes of the March 7, 2016 Camas City Council Meeting and the Workshop
minutes of March 7, 2016.
March 7, 2016 Camas City Council Workshop Minutes - Draft
March 7, 2016 Camas City Council Regular Minutes - Draft
B. Approved the claim checks numbered 128976-129116 in the amount of $1,590,430.58.
C. Authorized the write-off of the February 2016 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billings in
the amount of $74,542.89. 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)
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D. Authorized Pay Estimate No. 10 to AAA Septic Service for Project WS-748 2015 STEP/STEF
Tank Pumping in the amount of $7,688.47 for work through February 29, 2016. This project
provides for on-going pumping of STEP and STEF tanks throughout Camas and is funded by
the Sewer Fund. (Submitted by James Carothers)
Septic Tank Pumping Pay Estimate 10
E. Authorized Pay Estimate No. 9 to Rotschy, Inc. for Project WS-709C Slow Sand Water
Treatment Plant, in the amount of $511,949.73 for work through February 29, 2016. This
project is included in the 544' Zone Water Main and Treatment capital budget line Item.
(Submitted by James Carothers)
Water Treatment Plant Pay Estimate 9
F. Authorized Pay Estimate No. 8 to McDonald Excavating, Inc. for Project WS-714 STEP
Sewer Transmission Main in the amount of $122,510.81 for work through February 29, 2016.
This project is funded through a Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF) Loan. (Submitted by
James Carothers)
Sewer Transmission Main Pay Estimate 8
G. Authorized the Mayor to sign the construction materials testing contract with Columbia West
Engineering, Inc. for various 2016 funded public works construction projects in an amount not
to exceed $40,210. This work will be funded by the specific project for which the testing is
conducted. (Submitted by James Carothers)
Construction Materials Testing Contract
H. Authorized the Mayor to sign the consultant agreement with Harper Houf Peterson Righellis
Inc. for work to complete the design, plans and specifications for Project P-911 Heritage
Trailhead Parking Expansion in an amount not to exceed $98,335. This work is funded in the
2016 budget and funding for the project in its entirety will be addressed with the upcoming
Spring Budget Omnibus package. (Submitted by James Carothers)
Heritage Trailhead Parking Consultant Contract
I. Authorized the Mayor to sign the maintenance contract agreement with The Resource
Company, Inc. for Project SS-566D NW Friberg-Strunk Street Wetland Mitigation Monitoring
and Maintenance in an amount not to exceed $18,409.08 for years 2016 and 2017. This
project is budgeted in 2016 and is funded by the the Storm Drainage Fund. (Submitted by
James Carothers)
Friberg-Strunk Street Wetland Maintenance Contract
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J. Authorized the Mayor to sign the monitoring and maintenance agreement with Ecological
Land Services for Project SS-565C NW 38th Avenue, Phase 2 Wetland Mitigation Monitoring
and Maintenance in an amount not to exceed $75,750 for years 2016-2020. (Submitted by
James Carothers)
NW 38th Avenue Ph. 2 Monitoring & Maintenance Contract
K. Authorized the Mayor to sign the maintenance and monitoring agreement with The Resource
Company Inc. for S-545C NW Leadbetter Drive Wetland Mitigation Monitoring and
Maintenance in an amount not to exceed $56,986.98 for years 2016 through 2020. This work
is funded by the Storm Drainage Fund. (Submitted by James Carothers)
NW Leadbetter Wetland Monitoring & Maintenance Contract
L. Awarded Project S-595 Franklin Neighborhood Improvements from NE 14th Avenue to NE
19th Avenue to McDonald Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $576,628.28. This project is in
the 2016 budget and is funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the water
and sewer funds and the North Urban Growth Area (NUGA) Sewer Bond. (Submitted by
James Carothers)
Franklin Neighborhood Improvements Bids
M. Authorized the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Contract Amendment with BergerABAM
for the additional work necessary for the completion (finalizing) of the 2016 City of Camas
Comprehensive Plan Update in an amount not to exceed $21,753.00. (Submitted by Phil
Bourquin)
BergerABAM Contract Amendment
It was moved by Council Member Chaney, seconded by Council Member Hazen, to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
VI. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
A. Staff
There were no comments from staff.
B. Council
There were no comments from Council.
VII. MAYOR
A. Announcements
Mayor Higgins informed Council that he was provided a report from Linda Dietzman, Clark
County Mosquito Control District Representative. A copy of the report will be placed in
Council members mailboxes.
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B. Mayor's Volunteer Spirit Award
March Award - Mark Klein
Mayor Higgins presented Mark Klein with a Volunteer Spirit Award.
VIII. MEETING ITEMS
A. Ordinance No. 16-003 Adopting a New Chapter of the Camas Municipal Code (CMC)
Relating to Clearing and Grading
Details: City staff prepared a new title for the CMC Chapter 15.50 relating to the permitting of
clearing and grading activity. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 27,
2016. The Planning Commission carried a recommendation of approval for the attached
ordinance. The City Council held a public hearing on March 7, 2016 and directed the City
Attorney to draft an ordinance for adoption.
Presenter: Robert Maul, Planning Manager and Phil Bourquin, Community Development
Director
Ordinance No. 16-003 Adopting a New Chapter 15.50 of the Camas
Municipal Code
Staff Report
It was moved by Council Member Turk, seconded by Council Member Carter, that
Ordinance No. 16-003 be read by title only. The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Council Member Turk, seconded by Council Member Carter, that
Ordinance No. 16-003 be adopted and published according to law. The motion
carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance No. 16-004 Parklands at Camas Meadows - Mixed Use Planned Development
Overlay Zone
Details: An ordinance establishing a Mixed Use Planned Development (MXPD) Overlay Zone
designation for certain property within the City of Camas. Council considered in a closed
record meeting on March 7, 2016 a request of Parklands at Camas Meadows, LLC to
establish a MXPD zone for certain properties. The ordinance prepared reflects City Council's
direction in this matter.
Presenter: Phil Bourquin, Community Development Director
Ordinance No. 16-004 MXPD Parklands at Camas Meadows
It was moved by Council Member Hogan, seconded by Council Member Carter, that
Ordinance No. 16-004 be read by title only. The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Council Member Hogan, seconded by Council Member Carter, that
Ordinance No. 16-004 be adopted and published according to law. The motion
carried unanimously.
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C. Resolution No. 16-005 Approving Parklands at Camas Meadows Development Agreement
and Master Plan
Details: A resolution approving a Development Agreement and Master Plan. City Council held
a public hearing to consider a proposed Development Agreement and Master Plan by
Parklands at Camas Meadows, LLC on March 7, 2016. The resolution reflects the direction of
Council.
Presenter: Phil Bourquin, Community Development Director
Resolution No.16-005 Parklands Development Agreement
Parklands Development Agreement
Parklands Development Agreement Exhibit D MXPD Master Plan (1)
It was moved by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Hogan, that
Resolution No. 16-005 be read by title only. The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Hogan, that
Resolution No. 16-005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the public wished to speak.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
NOTE: The City welcomes participation of its citizens in the public meeting process. Effort will be made to ensure
anyone with special needs can participate. For more information call 360.834.6864.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, March 21, 2016, 7:00 PM
City Municipal Center, 616 NE 4th Avenue
NOTE: There are two public comment periods included on the agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City
Council may come forward when invited; please state your name and address. Public comments are typically
limited to three minutes, and written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk. Special instructions for public
comments will be provided at the meeting if a public hearing or quasi-judicial matter is scheduled on the agenda.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve the minutes of the March 7, 2016 Camas City Council Meeting and the Workshop
minutes of March 7, 2016.
March 7, 2016 Camas City Council Workshop Minutes - Draft
March 7, 2016 Camas City Council Regular Minutes - Draft
B. Approve claim checks as approved by the Finance Committee.
C. Authorize the write-off of the February 2016 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billings in the
amount of $74,542.89. 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)
D. Authorize Pay Estimate No. 10 to AAA Septic Service for Project WS-748 2015 STEP/STEF
Tank Pumping in the amount of $7,688.47 for work through February 29, 2016. This project
provides for on-going pumping of STEP and STEF tanks throughout Camas and is funded by
the Sewer Fund. (Submitted by James Carothers)
Septic Tank Pumping Pay Estimate 10
E. Authorize Pay Estimate No. 9 to Rotschy, Inc. for Project WS-709C Slow Sand Water
Treatment Plant, in the amount of $511,949.73 for work through February 29, 2016. This
project is included in the 544' Zone Water Main and Treatment capital budget line Item.
(Submitted by James Carothers)
Water Treatment Plant Pay Estimate 9
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F. Authorize Pay Estimate No. 8 to McDonald Excavating, Inc. for Project WS-714 STEP Sewer
Transmission Main in the amount of $122,510.81 for work through February 29, 2016. This
project is funded through a Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF) Loan. (Submitted by James
Carothers)
Sewer Transmission Main Pay Estimate 8
G. Authorize the Mayor to sign the construction materials testing contract with Columbia West
Engineering, Inc. for various 2016 funded public works construction projects in an amount not
to exceed $40,210. This work will be funded by the specific project for which the testing is
conducted. (Submitted by James Carothers)
Construction Materials Testing Contract
H. Authorize the Mayor to sign the consultant agreement with Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc.
for work to complete the design, plans and specifications for Project P-911 Heritage Trailhead
Parking Expansion in an amount not to exceed $98,335. This work is funded in the 2016
budget and funding for the project in its entirety will be addressed with the upcoming Spring
Budget Omnibus package. (Submitted by James Carothers)
Heritage Trailhead Parking Consultant Contract
I. Authorize the Mayor to sign the maintenance contract agreement with The Resource
Company, Inc. for Project SS-566D NW Friberg-Strunk Street Wetland Mitigation Monitoring
and Maintenance in an amount not to exceed $18,409.08 for years 2016 and 2017. This
project is budgeted in 2016 and is funded by the the Storm Drainage Fund. (Submitted by
James Carothers)
Friberg-Strunk Street Wetland Maintenance Contract
J. Authorize the Mayor to sign the monitoring and maintenance agreement with Ecological Land
Services for Project SS-565C NW 38th Avenue, Phase 2 Wetland Mitigation Monitoring and
Maintenance in an amount not to exceed $75,750 for years 2016-2020. (Submitted by James
Carothers)
NW 38th Avenue Ph. 2 Monitoring & Maintenance Contract
K. Authorize the Mayor to sign the maintenance and monitoring agreement with The Resource
Company Inc. for S-545C NW Leadbetter Drive Wetland Mitigation Monitoring and
Maintenance in an amount not to exceed $56,986.98 for years 2016 through 2020. This work
is funded by the Storm Drainage Fund. (Submitted by James Carothers)
NW Leadbetter Wetland Monitoring & Maintenance Contract
L. Award Project S-595 Franklin Neighborhood Improvements from NE 14th Avenue to NE 19th
Avenue to McDonald Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $576,628.28. This project is in the
2016 budget and is funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the water and
sewer funds and the North Urban Growth Area (NUGA) Sewer Bond. (Submitted by James
Carothers)
Franklin Neighborhood Improvements Bids
NOTE: Any item on the Consent Agenda may be removed from the Consent Agenda for general discussion or
action.
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VI. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
A. Staff
B. Council
VII. MAYOR
A. Announcements
B. Mayor's Volunteer Spirit Award
March Award - Mark Klein
VIII. MEETING ITEMS
A. Ordinance No. 16-003 Adopting a New Chapter of the Camas Municipal Code (CMC) Relating
to Clearing and Grading
Details: City staff prepared a new title for the CMC Chapter 15.50 relating to the permitting of
clearing and grading activity. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 27,
2016. The Planning Commission carried a recommendation of approval for the attached
ordinance. The City Council held a public hearing on March 7, 2016 and directed the City
Attorney to draft an ordinance for adoption.
Presenter: Robert Maul, Planning Manager
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that Council move to adopt Ordinance
16-003.
Ordinance No. 16-003 Adopting a New Chapter 15.50 of the Camas Municipal Code
Staff Report
Exhibit A - Clearing and Grading
B. Ordinance No. 16-004 Parklands at Camas Meadows - Mixed Use Planned Development
Overlay Zone
Details: An ordinance establishing a Mixed Use Planned Development (MXPD) Overlay Zone
designation for certain property within the City of Camas. Council considered in a closed
record meeting on March 7, 2016 a request of Parklands at Camas Meadows, LLC to
establish a MXPD zone for certain properties. The ordinance prepared reflects City Council's
direction in this matter.
Presenter: Phil Bourquin, Community Development Director
Recommended Action: Staff recommends Council move to adopt Ordinance No.
16-004.
Ordinance No. 16-004 MXPD Parklands at Camas Meadows
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C. Resolution No. 16-005 Approving Parklands at Camas Meadows Development Agreement and
Master Plan
Details: A resolution approving a Development Agreement and Master Plan. City Council held
a public hearing to consider a proposed Development Agreement and Master Plan by
Parklands at Camas Meadows, LLC on March 7, 2016. The resolution reflects the direction of
Council.
Presenter: Phil Bourquin, Community Development Director
Recommended Action: Staff recommends Council move to adopt Resolution No.
16-005.
Resolution No.16-005 Parklands Development Agreement
Parklands Development Agreement
Parklands Development Agreement Exhibit D MXPD Master Plan (1)
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS
X. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: The City welcomes participation of its citizens in the public meeting process. Effort will be made to ensure
anyone with special needs can participate. For more information call 360.834.6864.
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