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CALL TO ORDER -
REGULAR MEETING.
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
OTHER:
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
April 3, 2012
Mayor Kidd called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
6'00 p.m.
Members Present
Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers
Bruch {via conference call }, Di Guilio, Downie, Mania,
and Nelson.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present:
City Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Deputy Clerk Pierce,
M. Puntenney, R. Brackett, G. Roggenbuck, D McKeen,
N. West, L. Dunbar, P Lusk, and D Bellemente.
Mayor Kidd led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The following members of the public spoke in favor of Nippon's Biomass Project:
Steve Kroll, 1208 Rook Drive,
Sean O'Sullivan, Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers representative,
Richard Kott, 94 Sutter Road,
Pili Meyer, 103 Viewcrest,
Rob Feller, 216 W 4th Street, and
Carol Johnson, 123 Henry Boyd Road, Timber Action Board representative.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to Nippon s Biomass
Project:
Nelson Cone, 52 Hanusa Lane,
Dirk Whitmore, 80 Cherry Wood Place, Sequim,
Diane Sommerville, 2399 E. 3`d Avenue,
Rose Marschall, 162 S. Barr Road, and
Jerry Carpenter, 248 Bon Jon View, Sequim.
Jeff Robb, Executive Director of Port of Port Angeles, spoke regarding the Port's
vision for economic development for the community and encouraged the Council to
be a pro- business, certified business - friendly community
Mayor Kidd temporarily stopped Public Comments in order to accommodate the
scheduled public hearings at 6.30 p.m.
l Medic 1 Ambulance Transport Rate Adjustments
Fire Chief McKeen summarized the purpose for the adjustments.
Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. There being no public
comment, she continued the public hearing to April 17, 2012.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
OTHER:
(Cont'd)
Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising Chapter
3 70 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to Medic I charges.
2. Proposed Electric Utility Time -of -Use Rate Ordinance
Deputy Director of Power Systems Dunbar summarized the purpose of the
ordinance was to implement time -of -use rates. Using PowerPoint slides, Anne
Falcon of EES Consulting conducted a presentation regarding the methodology for
retail tiered rates and time -of -use rates.
Deputy Director Dunbar continued the presentation noting the Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI) integration and the proposed time -of -use rate implementation
schedule and customer education program. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing at 6.59 p.m.
Lee Hall from the Bonneville Power Association (BPA) spoke regarding how the
proposed time -of -use rates coincide with BPA's rates and noted a strong
partnership between BPA and the City the benefits for City customers; and how
Port Angeles is noted as a leader in reducing energy and promoting economic
benefits.
Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing to April 17, 2012. Mayor Kidd
conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, relating to
electricity services and charges making changes to Chapter 13 12 of Title
13 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Kidd resumed the Public Comment section at 7:02 p.m.
( Cont'd)
D Bellemente and Fowler Stratton spoke in regards to the upcoming Pickle ball
Primavera Event on April 21 -22, 2012.
The following members of the public spoke in favor of Nippon's Biomass Project:
Dick Pilling, 72 Mt. Pleasant Heights Lane,
Kathy Price, 1022 E. 8th Street,
Frank Vervaurt, 243043 Hwy 101, and
Randy Johnson, 123 Henry Boyd Road.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to Nippon's Biomass
Project:
Dr Rick Marshall, 162 S. Baar Road,
Jane Vanderhoof, 585 Wasankari Road,
Peter Vanderhoof, 585 Wasankari Road,
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Michael Bennell, 121 Horizon View, Sequirn,
Dr Dorthea Craver,
Dr Crystal Tack, 344 House Road, Sequim,
Bob Sextro, 2433 Strawberry Lane, Sequim,
Oscar Hammer, 1873 E. Anderson Road, Sequim,
William Hunt, 438 Lopez, spoke in opposition to cutting trees in Lincoln Park.
Jim Hallett, 1411 South Golf Course Road, expressed concerns regarding one
Councilmember's desire to undo due process and the possibility of Council's gross
incompetence to reconsider a decision already made. He urged Council to
concentrate on other issues.
Harold Norlund, manager of Nippon, described the history of Nippon in the
community He outlined the biomass permitting process and failure of the legal
process to block the project. He urged Council to support the project.
Anita Matthay, 820 Bakehouse Court, Sequim, described how we all care about the
community but change is hard. She stated the future of this area depends on its
beauty, tourism, jobs, and ability for everyone to live in new and different ways.
Break. Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a break at 7:51p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 8:04 p.m.
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS.
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1 Proposal for Public Forum — Biomass Facilities
Manager Myers introduced the proposal for Council consideration regarding a
public forum on biomass facilities. Attorney Bloor summarized relevant legal
issues and reviewed the history of Nippon's Biomass project's permitting process,
stating the project is fully pennitted at this time with an appeal pending of the
ORCAA air quality permit. He explained that since Nippon had completed all
processes and requirements, the City does not have a legal basis to impose a
moratorium to halt the project under construction. Council discussion followed.
Councilmember Mania stated for the record that he wanted to clarify that he did not
call for a moratorium, but an agenda item to discuss the issue because of the
responses he received from many members of the public. He proposed that Council
have a discussion about biomass, and informed Council of the City of Sequim's
plan to have a meeting on the issue on May 14, 2012.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Bruch to:
Hold ajoint public meeting with the Sequim City Council to discuss the biomass
facility, on May 14, 2012, at a location that is convenient with the Sequim City
Council.
Council discussion followed. Counciltnember Mania reiterated that he did not use
the term moratorium.
Motion failed 2 -5, with Kidd, Collins, Di Guilin, Downie and Nelson voting in
opposition.
Council discussion followed.
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OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS
(Cont'd)
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS:
CONSENT AGENDA.
2.
Chamber of Commerce / Semi - Annual Report
Russ Veenema, Executive Director of the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of
Commerce, provided Council with a verbal semi - annual report noting upcoming
event funding and provided samples of brochures and rack cards. Veenema
expressed appreciation for the Waterfront Improvement Project, redesign of Lincoln
Park, and noted the Chambers support for Nippon's Biomass project and its
importance to the community
Council discussion followed.
3 Equipment Purchase — Excavator
Deputy Director of Engineering Puntenney explained it was necessary to replace
the obsolete piece of equipment and described the process used to find the best
value possible. He noted funding for the excavator is included in the 2012 budget.
He also introduced Deputy Director of Operations Brackett and Streets
Superintendent Wheatley, who both discussed expected improvements in efficiency
and production. Council discussion followed
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Di Guilio to:
Award and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract to (l) purchase a John
Deere 85D excavator from Pape Machinery, Inc. through HGAC Buy Purchasing
Cooperative Contract I 1 -2930 for an amount not to exceed $113,000.00, including
sales tax, and to make minor modifications to the purchase contract, if necessary,
and (2) Amend the 2012 budget to increase the Equipment Services Fund for the
purchase of a tandem axle tilt -bed trailer not to exceed $4,000.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 7 -0.
None.
Councilmember Collins recommended changes to the March 27, 2012, City Council
Minutes, requesting the term "equitable scoring" and "City Administration as a
whole" both be added to agenda item, Budgeting for Priorities. Council discussion
followed.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Downie to approve the Consent
Agenda to include:
1 City Council Meeting Minutes for March 20, 26, and 27 as amended, 2012.
2. Expenditure Approval List: 3/10/12 to 3/23/12 for $3,094,126 68.
3 City of Burlington Interlocal Joint Purchasing Agreement
4 Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission Appointments
5 Surplus Equipment for Disposal / Backhoe & Sweeper
Motion carried 7 -0.
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• ORDINANCES NOT 1 Fire Department Related Municipal Code Updates
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS: Fire Chief McKeen briefly reviewed the purpose of the ordinance amendment,
stating it coincides with international fire code changes. Mayor Kidd conducted the
Ordinance No. 3450 second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
CITY COUNCIL
REPORTS:
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ORDINANCE NO 3450
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, relating to the
Fire Department, making changes to Chapters 2.16, 5.32, 14.03, 14.21,
and 14.23 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Nelson to:
Adopt the ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Councilmember Mania reported on recent Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
subcommittee meetings; his recent trip to Victoria; attendance at the Roller Derby;
the Rock and Gem Show; a recent conversation with Paul Cronauer; and noted a
Tom Bihn advertisement in the New Yorker
Deputy Mayor Collins reminded Council to sign up for meetings at the Feiro
Marine Life Center
Councilmember Bruch reported her attendance at an economic development
conference in Portland and suggested the City find ways to engage high school
students and youth in business competitions. She also noted the value of senior
citizens in the community in regards to economic development.
No other reports were given.
Manager Myers spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and discussed
the Waterfront and Transportation Improvement project (WTIP) bond financing
report.
Council agreed by consensus to exclude the Waterfront and Transportation
Improvement project from the 2012 ballot.
Myers also spoke regarding the upcoming Lincoln Park Master Plan meeting,
possible meetings with the Clallam County Commissioners, and the City's recent
designation as a Tsunami -Ready Community In addition, he noted his resignation
as City Manager
Human Resources Manager Coons outlined the typical process to recruit a City
Manager Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Nelson to:
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INFORMATION: Direct staff to solicit professional bids for recruitment of an Interim and Permanent
(Cont'd) City Manager selection from professional recruiting firm.
Motion carried 7 -0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was determined there was no need for an executive session.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m.
Cherie Kidd, Mayor Teresa Pierce, Deputy City Clerk
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