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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
May 1, 2012
CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Kidd called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers
Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie, Mania, and Nelson.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present:
Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G. Cutler,
T Gallagher, D McKeen, N. West, T Pierce, S. Romberg,
D Bellamente, and T Nevaril.
Councilmember Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL 1 Severe Weather Awareness Week
MATTERS/
PROCLAMATIONS/ Fire Chief McKeen stated several severe weather disasters have occurred in the last
& EMPLOYEE eight years. He introduced Penny Linterman from the Clallam County Emergency
RECOGNITIONS: Management Division and thanked her for being there to recognize the County's
role in emergency management.
Mayor Kidd presented Chief McKeen with a proclamation in recognition of Severe
Weather Awareness Week.
2. Tsunami Ready Community Designation
Chief McKeen introduced Ted Buehner with the National Weather Service who
thanked Council and staff and discussed the Tsunami Ready program and
designation. He stated Port Angeles is the 107th Tsunami Ready Community in the
nation and presented Council with new road signs to show the City's new
designation.
3 National Public Works Week
Mayor Kidd presented Public Works and Utilities Director Cutler with a
proclamation in recognition of National Public Works Week. Director Cutler
thanked Council and commended all the Public Works employees at the City
4 Recognition — Kent Myers
Mayor Kidd presented Manager Myers with a certificate in recognition of his three
and a half years of service to the City of Port Angeles. She also presented him with
a gift basket of local Port Angeles goodies. Manager Myers thanked everyone and
recognized City staff for their contributions.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Devon Graywolf, 438 Lopez, spoke in opposition to cutting down trees and Lincoln
Park and discussed the dangers of airplane crashes.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
(Cont'd)
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS.
CONSENT AGENDA:
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
William Hunt, 438 Lopez, spoke in opposition to cutting trees at Lincoln Park and
the public input process regarding the Lincoln Park Master Plan.
Brian Kuh, Chamber of Commerce Board representative, read a letter on behalf of
the Board, stating support for a business friendly community Mr Kuh also
presented Manager Myers with a gift basket in recognition of his service to the City
of Port Angeles.
The following members of the public spoke in support of reinstating Yvonne
Ziomkowski as City Finance Director
John Ford, 174 Hoare Rd.,
Larry Doyle, 3161 City Lights Place,
Glenn Wiggins, 702 Caroline St., and
Corby Somerville, 162 Lands End Lane, Sequim.
Mayor Kidd responded the Council is prohibited by State Law to be involved in the
firing or hiring of City employees, except the City Manager
Fowler Stratton and D Bellamente spoke regarding the pickle ball marathon and
thanked everyone for their participation and donations.
None.
Mayor Kidd moved Consent Agenda items, Eclipse Industrial Park Feeder Upgrade,
Project CL01 -2006, and Construction Contract / Landfill Stormwater Utility Repair
Project SW -I2 -020 to Other Considerations.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Bruch to approve the Consent
Agenda to include:
1 Expenditure Approval List: 04/07/12 to 04/20/12 for $2,536,091.63
2. Oak Street Sidewalk and Paving, Project CH -12 -007, Final Acceptance
3 Vehicle Purchase: Water Division Service Truck
Motion carried 7 -0.
Concrete Cylinder Pipe Replacement, Projects WT02 -2009/ WT02 -2006
Director Cutler described a bid error by a contractor which occurred during the bid
process. He stated the error resulted in Primo Construction, as the low responsible
bidder Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Nelson to:
Approve and authorize the requested withdrawal of the Jordan Excavating, Inc. bid
without forfeiture of their bid bond. Award and authorize the City Manager to sign
a contract for the Concrete Cylinder Pipe Replacement, Projects WT02 -2009 and
WT02 -2006, with Primo Construction of Sequim, WA, in the total bid amount of
$1,172,534.92, including applicable taxes.
Motion carried 7 -0.
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CONSIDERATIONS:
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2. Eclipse Industrial Park Feeder Upgrade, Project CL01 -2006
Director Cutler identified the need for the project, citing different businesses in the
area with increased power needs as they have moved from diesel power to electric.
He stated the City received a good grouping of bids. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Nelson to:
Award and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Magnum Power of
La Center, WA, in the amount of $179,036.83, including tax, for the Eclipse
Industrial Park Feeder Upgrade Project CL01 -2006.
Motion carried 7 -0.
3 Construction Contract / Landfill Stormwater Utility Repair Project SW-12-
020
Director Cutler described the immediate need for this project to stop methane gas
leaking into the stormwater pipe. He stated there was a potential for an explosive
situation. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Collins to:
Approve and authorize the City manager to sign the Construction Contract for the
Landfill Stormwater Utility Repair, contract SW -12 -020, in the amount of
$36,295.57, including applicable taxes, and approve and authorize the use of
$39,900 of reserves from the Solid Waste fund to be added to the 2012 Solid Waste
Budget for contract SW 12 -020.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Break Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a break at 7.04 p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 7.16 p.m.
FINANCE: 1 2011 Year -End Financial Report
Manager Myers and Senior Accountant Nevaril provided a PowerPoint presentation
of the City's 2011 Year -End Financial Report. Council discussion followed.
CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Nelson spoke regarding her attendance at the grand opening of
REPORTS. Country Aire.
Councilmember Downie spoke regarding the recent cruise ship stop in Port Angeles
and one planned for May 11, 2012.
Mayor Kidd also spoke regarding the cruise ship stop on Port Angeles.
Deputy Mayor Collins and Mayor Kidd both spoke regarding their upcoming
scheduled surgeries.
Councilmember Di Guilio stated the Municipal Court Subcommittee still does not
have a recommendation for Council but will have one soon.
• No other reports were given.
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INFORMATION:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION:
Deputy Mayor Collins asked for the Sustainability Committee to provide a report in
an upcoming work session in either May or June. Council discussion followed
regarding the upcoming Work Session schedule.
Manager Myers spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and reminded
Council of the report he placed in their mailboxes regarding the future challenges
and opportunities for Port Angeles from his perspective.
Based upon input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Kidd announced the need for an
Executive Session under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)0), for the purpose of
discussing potential litigation with legal counsel, for approximately 45 minutes.
The Executive Session convened at 7:56 p.m.
The Executive Session concluded at 8:44 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
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Cherie Kidd, Mayor
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ssa Hurd, City Clerk
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Date: May 1, 2012
Expected length of session: 45 minutes
Is action expected following the session: None.
At the start of Executive Session, remind participants that:
• Only announced topics may be discussed
• No final action can be taken in Executive Session
• Discussions are confidential
Reason for Executive Session.
To consider matters affecting national security
To consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase
when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased
price.
To consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease when
public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price.
However, final action selling or leasing public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the
public.
To review negotiations on the performance of public bid contracts when public
knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased costs.
To consider, in the case of an export trading company, financial and commercial
information supplied by private persons to the export trading company
To receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public officer or
employee. However, upon the request of such officer or employee, a public hearing or a meeting
open to the public shall be conducted upon such complaint or charge.
To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the
performance of a public employee. However, subject to RCW 42.30.140(4), discussion by a
governing body of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be generally applied
within the agency shall occur in a meeting open to the public, and when a governing body elects
• to take final action hiring, setting the salary of an individual employee or class of employees, or
discharging or disciplining an employee, that action shall be taken in a meeting open to the
public.
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To evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective office.
However, any interview of such candidate and final action appointing a candidate to elective
office shall be in a meeting open to the public.
X To discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to agency
enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or
potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official
capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is
likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency
Closed session under RCW 42.30 140•
To discuss proceedings concerned with the formal issuance of an order granting,
suspending, revoking, or denying any license, permit, or certificate to engage in any business,
occupation, or profession, or to receive a license for a sports activity or to operate any
mechanical device or motor vehicle where a license or registration is necessary; or
Meeting of a quasi-judicial body relating to a quasi- judicial matter between named parties
as distinguished from a matter having general effect on the public or on a class or group.
Matters governed by chapter 34 05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act.
Collective bargaining session with employee organization, including contract
negotiations, grievance meetings, and discussions relating to the interpretation or application of a
labor agreement or a portion of a meeting which the governing body is planning or adopting the
strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective
bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceeding, or reviewing the
proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress.
Time session began. 7.56 p.m.
Was session extended
by announcement: No
If so, when:
Time session ended. 8:44 p.m.
In attendance:
Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins,
Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio,
Downie, Mania, and Nelson, Manager
Myers Attorney Bloor G. Cutler and D.
McKeen and N. West.
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