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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
RECOGNITIONS:
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
July 17, 2012
Mayor Kidd called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
5:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers
Bruch [arrived at 5:15 p.m.], Di Guilio, Downie, Mania,
and Nelson.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Interim Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd,
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)(d), to review the
negotiations on the performance of a publicly bid contract; RCW 42.30.110(1)(g),
for the purpose of evaluating the qualifications of an applicant for public
employment; and RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), for the purpose of discussing potential
litigation with legal counsel for approximately 50 minutes. The Executive Session
convened at 5:02 p.m.
The Executive Session concluded at 5.50 p.m. No action was taken.
Mayor Kidd adjourned the special meeting at 5:50 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, Mania, and Nelson.
Members Absent:
Staff Present.
None.
Interim Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G.
Cutler, K. Dubuc, T. Gallagher, K. Dubuc, N. West, B.
Olson, T. Pierce, L. Dunbar, R. Hostetler, P. Lusk, R.
Bonine, J. Seniuk, and D Bellamente.
Councilmember Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1. Retirement / Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Director — Jake Seniuk
Councilmember Mania read a proclamation in recognition of Fine Arts Center
Director Seniuk's service to the community and his retirement. Director Seniuk
thanked the City Council, staff, and the community.
2. Retirement / PenCom Dispatcher — Cindy Johnson
This agenda item was cancelled.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS:
Katherine Harper spoke regarding issues related to the Port Angeles Downtown
Association (PADA) Board and relations with the PADA membership. She
encouraged Council and the City to get involved in the issues because she doesn't
think the City should fund something that isn't working.
Don Zeller, Zeller Antiques, also spoke regarding issues related to the PADA,
including voting ballot inconsistencies, promotions, and membership issues with
the PADA Board.
Thomas Davis, 1306 W. 5th St., spoke regarding issues related to the parking code
for parking in front of mailboxes; and issues related to the enforcement of the City's
nuisance code.
Councilmember Mania requested the Council discuss issues related to the Port
Angeles Downtown Association at a later date. Mayor Kidd requested Interim
Manager McKeen provide more information related to the 8th Street Bridge railings.
Interim Manager McKeen noted both items would be appropriate for future work
session topics.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council discussed items 3, 6, and 7 on the Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Bruch to approve the Consent
Agenda to include:
1. City Council Meeting Minutes for: May 15, 22, June 5, 19, 26, July 3, and
10, 2012
2. Expenditure Approval List: 6/23/12 to 7/6/12 for $2,108,954.05
3. City of Redmond Interlocal Joint Purchasing Agreement
4. Electric Utility 2012 Resource Plan / Set Public Hearing
5. Public Safety Advisory Committee Appointments
6. Wireless Mobile Data System Acquisition & Integration Agreement
Amendment No. 1
7. Vacate Easement, Amend Easement, and Relocate Propane Tank
Motion carried 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
1. Proposed Utility Discount Ordinance Amendments
Deputy Director of Power Systems Dunbar conducted a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the proposed utility discount ordinance amendments. He discussed the
proposal presented on July 3, 2012, and listed three options provided by the Utility
Advisory Committee for Council to consider. Option A recommended no changes
from the first proposal submitted on July 3, 2012. Option B recommended
removing senior and disabled requirements and discontinuing the 5% and 10%
discount levels. Option C recommended the same changes as option B, but
substituted a waiver of the base charge in lieu of the two remaining discount levels.
Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. There being no public
comment, she closed the public hearing. Mayor Kidd conducted a second 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.
Council discussion followed.
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OTHER:
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It was moved by Collins and seconded by Di Guilio to:
Support Option B as presented by Deputy Director Dunbar and have the revised
ordinance brought back to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
It was moved by Mania to amend the motion to consider a base rate
contribution from the City's industrial rate customer. The amendment to the
motion failed for lack of a second. Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 6 -1, with Mania voting in opposition.
Break: Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a break at 7:15 p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 7:25 p.m.
ORDINANCES NOT 1. Procedure to Surplus Equipment / Amendment
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS: Attorney Bloor presented the proposal to amend the procedure to surplus equipment
to allow the City Manager to declare as surplus any personal property valued at less
than $25,000. He gave a brief description of applicable State law and stated many
items the City disposes of have little or no value. He stated the Ordinance, as it is
currently written, requires all items be brought before Council. Council discussion
followed. Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled,
Ordinance No. 3456
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, relating to surplus
property.
2. Public Records Amendment — City Records Manager
Clerk Hurd stated no changes had been made to the proposed public records
ordinance amendment and asked Council to conduct a second reading and adopt the
ordinance as read by title. Mayor Kidd conducted a second reading of the
Ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3456
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Chapter
2.74 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to public records.
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Mania to:
Adopt the Ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 7 -0.
1. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Labor Contract
Human Resources Manager Coons explained the City had been in negotiations with
IBEW, Local #997, since the end of 2010. Now the City has a signed proposed
contract that includes a wage increase of 5% for 2013 and 2014, and an employee
medical contribution increase from 10% to 12.5 %. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Mania to:
Approve the labor contract as negotiated between the City and IBEW, Local #997.
Motion carried 7 -0.
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FINANCE:
CITY COUNCIL
REPORTS:
INFORMATION:
1. Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Phase II Design — Amendment No. 15
to Brown & Caldwell CSO Professional Services Agreement
Deputy Director of Engineering Puntenney conducted a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) project, discussing the 2012
planned program milestones and Phase II Design elements. Council discussion
followed.
It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Downie to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to add this planned program element for
CSO Phase II design services, Project WW10 -2008, to the CSO Professional
Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell in an amount not to exceed
$2,444,610, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, as necessary.
Motion carried 5 -2, with Mania and Bruch voting in opposition.
Councilmember Downie spoke regarding his attendance at the Farmers' Market
City Council table and positive comments he received regarding the Waterfront
improvements.
Mayor Kidd spoke regarding her attendance at the Tribal Canoe ceremony at
Hollywood Beach.
Deputy Mayor Collins spoke regarding recent meetings of the Clallam County
Marine Resources Committee and Ecosystem Recovery Network. He also
encouraged Council to read the Economic Development Council report in the
packet.
Councilmember Bruch spoke regarding her recent trip to Detroit's Lafayette Park
neighborhood, which is listed as the best neighborhood in the nation. She
encouraged Council and staff to use this neighborhood as an example of good
design.
Councilmember Di Guilio spoke regarding recent emails from Robert Sextro
regarding the ORCAA budget for additional air monitoring stations. No other
reports were given.
Interim Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports in the packet, Nathan West's
invitation to Denver to speak regarding the WTIP project, and had Director Cutler
address the recent water break near McDonald's restaurant. He asked if there was a
consensus of Council to add the discussion of the Port Angeles Downtown
Association and the 8th Street Bridge railing extensions to an upcoming work
session. Council discussion followed. Interim Manager McKeen agreed to provide
background information on both issues to Council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
Cherie Kidd, Mayor
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ssa Hurd, City Clerk
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Date: July 17, 2012
Expected length of session: 50 minutes
Is action expected following the session: No.
Ecutve Session;,; xemind participantsn
• 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.
X 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: 5:02 p.m.
Was session extended
by announcement: No
If so, when:
Time session ended: 5:50 p.m.
In attendance:
First part: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor
Collins, Councilmembers Di Guilio,
Downie, Mania, and Nelson, Interim
Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, and
Nathan West. Second part: Mayor Kidd
Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers
Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie, Mania, and
Nelson, Attorney Bloor, and Greg
Prothman.
Mayor
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