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CALL TO ORDER -
SPECIAL MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
CALL TO ORDER -
REGULAR MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
CEREMONIAL
MATTERS/
PROCLAMATIONS/
& EMPLOYEE
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
July 3, 2012
Mayor Kidd called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
5:02 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers
Di Guilio, Downie, and Mania.
Members Absent. Councilmember Nelson and Bruch.
Staff Present: Interim Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G.
Cutler, B. Olson, and N. West.
Based upon input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Kidd announced the need for an
Executive Session under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), for the purpose of
discussing potential litigation with legal counsel, and under authority of RCW
42.30.110(1)(g), for the purpose of evaluating the qualifications of an applicant for
public employment for approximately 45 minutes. The Executive Session convened
at 5:05 p.m.
The Executive Session concluded at 5:53 p.m. No action was taken.
Mayor Kidd adjourned the special meeting at 5:53 p.m.
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, and Mania.
Members Absent: Councilmember Nelson.
Staff Present:
Interim Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G.
Cutler, K. Dubuc, T. Gallagher, B. Olson, N. West, and T.
Pierce, L. Dunbar, P. Lusk, R. Hostetler, and D
Bellamente.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Di Guilio to:
Excuse Councilmember Nelson from the July 3, 2012, City Council meeting.
Motion carried 6 -0.
Mayor Kidd led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1. Dance Day
The agenda item was cancelled.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: The following members of the public spoke in favor of the Resolution to request
ORCAA to install a second air monitoring station in Port Angeles:
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
Michael Bunnell, 121 Horizon View Drive, Sequim,
Harold Vadset, 503 Roberson Road, Sequim,
Robert Sextro, 573 Kitchen Dick Road, Sequim,
Francis de la Cruz, Sequim,
Nelson Cone, 52 Hanusa Lane,
Janet Marx, 112 Lockerbie Place,
Mary Bedinger, 297 Blue Mountain Road,
Rose Marshall, 162 S. Barr Road,
Norma Turner, 3928 Mt. Angeles Road,
Pat Millien, 1703 West 8th Street,
Tracy Ann Schilling, 512 N. Beech Street, and
Peter Craig, 829 Caroline Street.
Larry Campbell spoke regarding his problems with police intimidation and access
to the local unemployment office.
Kevin Tracey spoke regarding continued issues with the Port Angeles Downtown
Association and asked Council to reevaluate the organization.
1. Utility Discount Ordinance / Amendments
Public Works and Utilities Director Cutler introduced Deputy Director of Power
Systems Dunbar who provided a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding the
current program and proposed amendments. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing at 6:49 p.m.
Norma Turner, as a MANNA volunteer, spoke in favor of making the discount
available to the working poor and not using age or disability as an eligibility factor.
She also inquired if future donations from MANNA could be applied to only the
electric portion of a customer's utility bill instead of the whole bill.
Carol Anderson, OlyCap Program Manager, spoke in favor of the ordinance
amendments
Ed Chadd, 307 W. 6th St., spoke in support Norma Turner's suggestions to change
the ordinance amendments to low- income eligibility focused, and asked Council to
re- promote the Pass the Buck program.
Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing at 6:59 p.m. to July 17, 2012.
Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Port
Angeles Municipal Code Chapter 13.20 relating to senior utility discounts.
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Break:
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
RESOLUTIONS NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 14 -12
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 3, 2012
Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a break at 7:17 p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 7:30 p.m.
None.
Deputy Mayor Collins asked questions of Police Chief Gallagher regarding the
Expenditure Approval List. Councilmember Bruch asked questions of Attorney
Bloor regarding the Friendship Diversion Agreement Amendment. Council
discussion followed.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Di Guilio to approve the Consent
Agenda to include:
1. Expenditure Approval List: 6/9/12 to 6/22/12 for $2,442,066.59
2. Large Diameter Fire Hose / Purchase
3. Friendship Diversion Agreement / Amendment
4. U.S. Coast Guard Easement / Amendment
5. Washington State Military Department & FEMA 1 Agreement
Motion carried 6 -0.
1.
Public Records Amendment — City Records Manager
Interim Manager McKeen discussed the recent emphasis on public records training
and records management. He stated records management challenges are mounting
and the City needs a public records management program.
Clerk Hurd stated the first step to a robust records management program is to
designate a City Records Manager. She noted the Clerk's office has been
performing these duties informally but it is time to establish a position within the
Port Angeles Municipal Code as part of the plan to adopt policies and procedures in
the near future. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Chapter
2.74 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to public records.
1. Request to Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) for Air
Monitoring Station
Interim Manager McKeen stated Councilmember Mania requested the agenda item
at a previous Council meeting. He stated there is one air monitor already located on
the roof of Stevens Middle School and the proposed Resolution is to request an
additional air monitoring station from ORCAA. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Bruch to:
Pass a Resolution requesting the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) to
locate and operate a second air quality monitoring station in Port Angeles.
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RESOLUTIONS NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
(Cont'd)
Resolution No. 14 -12
FINANCE:
Councilmember Di Guilio stated for the record he would abstain from the vote as he
is an ORCAA board member. He also said he would deliver the message from the
public regarding ORCAA sponsoring a community forum regarding the process to
issue permits back to the next board meeting. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd to amend the motion to:
Remove the term "substantial" from the third paragraph of the Resolution and add
the term "some" to the between the words "among" and "residents ".
Council discussion continued. The amendment to the motion died for lack of a
second.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Bruch to amend the motion to:
Change the name "Nippon Mill" to "Nippon Paper Industries Mill ". Council
discussion followed.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to pass a second amendment
to the motion to:
Add the language "and/or relocate the existing air monitoring station more eastward
of the new biomass co- generation facility ". Council discussion followed.
Collins called for the question and it was seconded by Mania.
The call for the question carried 4 -1, with Kidd voting in opposition.
The second amendment to the motion carried 3 -2, with Mania and Bruch
voting in opposition.
The principal motion and first amendment carried 3 -2, with Mania and Bruch
voting in opposition.
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -12
A RESOLUTION requesting the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency
(ORCAA) to locate and operate an air quality monitoring station in Port
Angeles eastward of the new biomass co- generation facility.
1. Fine Arts Center — Funding Request
Interim Manager McKeen provided a brief history of the Fine Arts Center
relationship with the City and related funding issues. He stated staff was directed to
provide options to Council regarding the Center's recent request for $52,000, but an
anonymous donor came forward recently with a $50,000 donation with the goal of
funding the new director position for the remainder of the year. He described staff's
new recommendation. Council discussion followed.
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(Cont'd)
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It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to:
1. Concur in the recommendation of the City Manager to move forward in the
appointment of a new director for the Fine Arts Center;
2. Concur with the plan to include the Fine Arts director in the planning and
development of the 2013 Budget for the Fine Arts Center that will include the
development of a long -range strategic and financial plan; and
3. Renew Council commitment to the Ad Hoc Committee on the Fine Arts Center
to allow for a review and assessment regarding potential changes to the agreement
between the City and the Friends of the Arts Center.
Council discussion followed. Motion carried 6 -0.
CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Mania expressed his deep appreciation for the anonymous Fine
REPORTS: Arts Center donor.
Councilmember Downie spoke regarding his attendance at the Canada Day
celebration in Victoria, a presentation regarding the Olympic composites corridor, a
cruise ship committee meeting, and urged Council to discuss his final two items at
an upcoming Council meeting.
Mayor Kidd spoke regarding her attendance at the Canada Day celebration in
Victoria, the Port Angeles Sesquicentennial celebration, and the upcoming 4th of
July parade.
Deputy Mayor Collins spoke regarding his attendance at a recent Feiro Marine Life
Center, and William Shore Memorial Pool District Board meetings.
Councilmember Bruch spoke regarding her attendance at a recent healthy cities
conference and asked to discuss the conference at an upcoming work session.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION: Interim Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet.
Director Cutler provided a brief update regarding the void under the street in the
Lincoln/First Street intersection.
Director West provided Council a brief update on the Waterfront and
Transportation Improvement Plan, stating staff had advertised the Phase I Project
and bid opening should be at the end of this month.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
Cherie Kidd, Mayor
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Date: July 3, 2012
Expected length of session: 45 minutes
Is action expected following the session: No.
M ecutiye Session, rea€nind''pa t c pants tl
• 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.
X 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: 5:05 p.m.
Was session extended
by announcement: No
If so, when:
Time session ended: 5:53 p.m.
In attendance:
Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins.,
Councilmembers Di Guilio, Downie, and
Mania, Interim Manager McKeen,
Attorney Bloor, G. Cutler, N. West, and
B. Olson. Interim Manager McKeen, G.
Cutler, N. West, and B. Olson departed
the session at 5:35 p.m.
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