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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
June 5, 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, Di Guilio, Downie, Mania, and Nelson.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present:
Interim Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Deputy Clerk
Pierce, M. Puntenney, K. Dubuc, T. Gallagher, N. West,
and B. Olson.
Councilmember Downie led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
None.
Andrew Stevenson, 653 Seal Rock Road, of the Peninsula Trails Coalition spoke
regarding the National Parks comments on the Spruce Trail alternative and
requested Council submit comments to the National Park.
Jean Hordyk, 1122 E. 9th Street, spoke in support of former Finance Director
Ziomkowski and commented regarding the City's cash out policy.
Robert Sextro, 573 Kitchen Dick Road, spoke regarding the purpose of the Olympic
Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA), current standards for particulate matter being
inadequate for maintaining public health, and encouraged the public to contact
ORCAA.
Fowler Stratton, 519 E. Park Avenue, Chair of the Parks, Recreation &
Beautification Commission spoke regarding recruitment of the Port Angeles Fine
Arts Center (PAFAC) director, in support of allocating funds for the director
position, and the importance of investing in the community.
Linda Crow, 1212 Melinda Hill Road, spoke in support of investing in the PAFAC
and funding to sustain the PAFAC.
Darlene Schanfald, 901 Metzker Road, Sequim, spoke in favor of funding the
PAFAC immediately for the director's position and maintaining a yearly
investment; and supported funding for the Feiro Marine Life Center.
Dick Pilling, 72 Mt. Pleasant Heights Lane, spoke regarding concerns in finding
money in the City's budget to support the PAFAC.
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LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS:
CONSENT AGENDA:
BREAK:
QUASI - JUDICAL
MATTERS —
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
None.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Nelson to approve the Consent
Agenda to include:
1. Expenditure Approval List: 5/5/12 to 5/26/12 for $5,761,570.36.
2. 2012/2013 EnergySmart Grocer Utility Participation Agreement
3. Services Contract: Grounds Keeping Services for Light Operations Substations
and the Wastewater Treatment Plant, PW -12 -022
4. Interlocal Agreement with Makah Tribe / Transfer Equipment
5. Final Acceptance of Street Lighting Upgrades, Project CLO5 -2009
6. Joint Request for Proposals: Feiro / NOAA / City of Port Angeles
7. Bonneville Power Administration Commercial & Industrial Demand Response
Grant Amendment No. 1
Motion carried 7 -0.
Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a break at 6:27 p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 6:34 p.m.
None.
1. 2012 — 2018 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Transportation 1 mprovement
Program (TIP) Workshop and Public Hearing
Deputy Director Puntenney gave a presentation using PowerPoint slides regarding
the process for the CFP /TIP. He noted the status of 2012 projects and project
selection criteria, and outlined the top ten projects from several funds. Council
discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Scott Schaffer, 719 E. 11th Street, spoke regarding the alternate route and Lauridsen
Boulevard Bridge Replacement project and lack of public process to determine the
location of an alternate route.
Kate Carter, 626 E. Lauridsen Boulevard, spoke regarding the alternate route and
agreed with Mr. Schaffer's comments. She favored abandoning the short-term
solution for a long -term one.
Paul Gleeson, 424 E. 11th Street, spoke regarding making the downtown more
friendly. He expressed concerns about making Lauridsen Boulevard into a bypass
as it is already a heavily used route. He noted how the downtown is closed at night
and would be a better route for trucks.
Calli Hollis, 628 E. Lauridsen Boulevard, Port Angeles, spoke regarding crosswalks
near Franklin School and concerns regarding large trucks in the area. She
encouraged a lot more planning regarding the issue.
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• PUBLIC HEARINGS- Demi Rodriguez, 918 E. Lauridsen Boulevard, spoke regarding paint markings in
OTHER: front of her house near the Lauridsen bridge, the need for informing the public, and
(cont) discussed the routing of recreational vehicles and large vehicles.
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Alan Zachwieja, 504 South Race Street, stated he was told in 1986 he could not run
a business in his house, and now trucks go by his home day and night.
Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing to the regularly scheduled City Council
meeting on June 19, 2012.
Interim Manager McKeen noted emails and letters received to date. Council
discussion followed. Community & Economic Development Director West
explained how, in approximately 2008, the PA Forward Committee forwarded a
recommendation to Council to include an alternate route in comprehensive plan
amendments and in the Capital Facilities Plan. Director West noted the public
process for amending the comprehensive plan.
Mayor Kidd read the resolution by title, entitled;
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, adopting the Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation
Improvement Program for 2012 — 2018.
2. Adoption of Draft Shoreline Master Program
Director West introduced Associate Planner Scott Johns who gave a presentation
using PowerPoint slides, outlining the process to update the shoreline Master
program including public outreach, public meetings, multiple drafts, paid
advertising, and the City's website. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing at 8:04 p.m.
Darlene Schanfald, of the Olympic Environmental Council, thanked Interim City
Manager McKeen for a third Planning Commission public meeting; noted concerns
for building anything along the shoreline due to weather impacts, federal funding,
and allowing any building in the area.
Mayor Kidd closed the public hearing. The item was continued to the next
regularly scheduled City Council meeting on June 19, 2012. Council discussion
followed.
BREAK: Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting for a break at 8:12 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 8:24 p.m.
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ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3454
Ordinance No. 3455
1. Perpetual Easement with Clallam County for Water Transmission Main
Replacement Project
Deputy Director Puntenney noted the easement would allow the City to install a
water main at a reduced cost on property owned by the County. The perpetual
easement would remove reversionary clauses.
Mayor Kidd conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3454
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 1927 relating to vacating
portions of "D" Street, alley in Block 454, and 19th Street, Townsite
of Port Angeles, at the Clallam County garage.
Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3455
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 1975, as amended, vacation a
portion of the 18/19 alley and a portion of Nineteenth Street.
It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Mania to:
Adopt the Ordinances as read by title.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTIONS NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC None.
HEARINGS:
OTHER None.
CONSIDERATIONS:
FINANCE: 1. Port Angeles Fine Arts Center (PAFAC) — Funding Request
Interim Manager McKeen provided background regarding the subcommittee
formed to study issues and make recommendations to the full Council. He noted the
dedication of PAFAC members throughout the years.
Interim Manager McKeen recommended Council wait until the City Council's
Work Session on June 26, 2012, so Council would have a complete update on the
status of the 2012 budget and challenges expected for the 2013 Budget. Council
discussion followed.
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It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Mania to:
Support the PAFAC director position for the remainder of 2012, and begin the
process of accomplishing the goal of the City permanently funding the Director's
position.
Council discussion followed.
Motion failed 1 -6 with Downie, Nelson, Kidd, Mania, and Di Guilio voting in
opposition.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Nelson to:
Follow City staff's recommendation for a presentation to be given at the City
Council Work Session on June 26, 2012, regarding funding for the PAFAC.
Councilmember Di Guilio asked for clarification if action would be taken at the
work session on June 26, 2012. Interim Manager McKeen replied action is not
typically taken at work sessions, so any action would be for consideration at the
next regularly scheduled Council meeting on July 3, 2012.
Motion carried 5 -2, with Mania and Bruch voting in opposition.
Councilmember Nelson reported on attending the municipal court subcommittee
meeting, noted the Port Angeles High School scholarship with over $2 million
awarded, expressed appreciation to the Port Angeles Police Department for their
participation in the Special Olympics torch run; and her participation in the North
Olympic Discovery Marathon.
Councilmember Mania reported on his visit with a City of Victoria Councilmember.
Councilmember Downie reported on the May 30, 2012, luncheon with Victoria
business representatives and spending the day with them around the city. He
encouraged other Council members to participate in the Discovery Trail public
comment period.
Mayor Kidd also reported on the visit with Victoria business representatives; noted
plans to visit Victoria on July 1, 2012. She also noted June 19, 2012, as the 150th
anniversary of Port Angeles and events included in the celebration and announced
the City receiving the award for Excellence in Civic Design for the Waterfront
Improvement Project.
Deputy Mayor Collins stated he hoped to resume a regular schedule as soon as he
recovers from surgery.
Councilmember Di Guilio noted hosting Fran McNair, Executive Director, from the
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) at the Farmers' Market with
requests from the public for more air monitoring stations, comments for more curb
cuts at 8th and Lincoln and at 5th & Peabody for ADA access. Concerns have been
forwarded to the City Manager for follow -up.
No other reports were given.
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INFORMATION:
Interim Manager McKeen noted the reports in the packet and specifically how the
2012 Work Plan organizes the current major projects with the City Council's goals.
Council noted their appreciation for the well -done report.
Councilmember Mania noted for the record the many positive comments received
regarding the performance of Interim Manager McKeen. Remainder of Council
noted their agreement.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None,
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
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Cherie Kidd, Mayor Teresa Pierce, Deputy City Clerk
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