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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
September 4, 2012
Mayor Kidd called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio, and
Downie.
Members Absent:
Deputy Mayor Collins, and Councilmembers Mania and
Nelson.
Staff Present: Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G. Cutler,
K. Dubuc, T. Gallagher, K. Dubuc, N. West, B. Olson, T.
Pierce, and T. Dahlquist
Mayor Kidd asked for Deputy Mayor Collins and Councilmembers Mania and
Nelson to be excused from the Council meeting. She informed Council all three had
notified her of their engagements out of town.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Downie to:
Excuse Deputy Mayor Collins and Councilmembers Mania and Nelson from the
September 4, 2012, City Council meeting.
Motion carried 4 -0.
Mayor Kidd led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1. Sprint Boats / Extreme Sports Park
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
2. Public Safety Awareness Week
Mayor Kidd presented Allen Barnard a proclamation in recognition of Public Safety
Awareness Week.
Mayor Kidd and Manager McKeen introduced Ken Dubuc as the new Fire Chief for
the City of Port Angeles.
Glenn Wiggins, 702 Caroline St., asked Council to consider hearing the "Wild
Olympic" issue and consider taking a side on the issue.
Allen Barnard, 697 Lemon Rd., commended Manager McKeen, Fire Chief Dubuc
and Police Chief Gallagher on their excellent public safety.
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LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS:
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Di Guilio requested the Council consider receiving powerpoints or
comments regarding the Wild Olympics issue.
Council agreed to have Manager McKeen add the issue to an upcoming agenda.
Mayor Kidd requested the Council also receive presentations and comments
regarding the Water Resource Inventory Area 18, otherwise known as the Elwha-
Dungeness Watershed Plan.
Council agreed to add this item to a future agenda too.
Manager McKeen stated Council Item #3, 2011 On -Call Structural/Civil
Engineering Professional Services Agreement / Design & Engineering for
Tumwater Slide Repair, Project TR06 -2009; and item #5, Washington Substation
Transformer Replacement, Project CL07 -2012, were moved to the Finance section
of the agenda.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Bruch to approve the Consent
Agenda to include:
1. Expenditure Approval List: 08/11/12 to 08/24/12 for $1,401,705.04
2. Fire Department / Interlocal Agreement — College of Emergency Services,
Inc.
3. Equipment Purchase: Narrowbanding Voice Radio System Upgrade
Motion carried 4 -0.
ORDINANCES NOT 1. Amendment to Section 14.03 PAMC / Exemptions to Building Permits
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS: Community and Economic Development Director West presented the proposed
amendments to Section 14.03 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code and stated some
Ordinance No. 3459 adjustments had been made based upon input at the last City Council meeting. He
described one of the corrections, including deletion of three words from the
particular section. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3459
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Chapter
14.03 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to the Building Code.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Downie to:
Adopt the Ordinance as read by title and amended.
Motion carried 4 -0.
OTHER 1. United Way Mid -Year Report
CONSIDERATIONS:
Executive Director Jody Moss presented the United Way Mid -Year report and
thanked Council for their years of support for Health & Human Services funding.
Council discussion followed.
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• OTHER 2. Wireless Mobile Data System Acquisition & Integration Agreement
CONSIDERATIONS: Amendment No. 3
(Cont'd)
FINANCE:
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Police Chief Gallagher conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Wireless
Mobile Data System project. He stated the project is currently ahead of schedule,
within budget, and the system testing is positive. He discussed grant funded
expansion of the project to areas outside the City limits. Council discussion
followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Bruch to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Wireless
Mobile Data System Acquisition and Integration Agreement with Capacity
Provisioning, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $127,166.11, which increases the
maximum compensation under the agreement from $2,626,344.77 to $2,753,510.88
including applicable tax, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if
necessary.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 4 -0.
1. 2011 On -Call Structural/Civil Engineering Professional Services
Agreement / Design & Engineering for Tumwater Slide Repair, Project
TR06 -2009
Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler described the amendment, stating it was
needed to repair the slide in the Tumwater area. He stated FEMA had come through
with authorization for the projects design and construction.
Manager McKeen provided a brief history of the funding requests submitted to
FEMA as part of the 2008/2009 Winter Storm events. He also provided a brief
summary of the City's funds to be used from reserves to cover some costs until
reimbursement funds are received from FEMA. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Di Guilio to:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment to the 2011 On -Call
Structural/Civil Engineering professional services agreement to add the design of
project TR06 -2009 with Sargent Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$25,326, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 4 -0.
2. Washington Substation Transformer Replacement, Project CL07 -2012
Director Cutler described the project including the numerous options considered to
fix or replace the transformer. He stated, after careful consideration, staff decided to
replace the transformer and the bulk of the costs will be covered by insurance.
Electrical Engineering Manager Dahlquist conducted a brief PowerPoint
presentation summarizing the damage to the transformer and the proposed project.
Council discussion followed.
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FINANCE:
(Cont'd)
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Downie to:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Virginia Transformer
Company to acquire a new 12 MVA transformer for Washington Substation in the
amount not to exceed $557,718.00, and to make minor modifications if necessary;
and authorize new project CL07 -2012 for the CFP program in the amount of
$650,000 and an amendment to the 2012 electric utility budget in the amount of
$650,000 for this project.
Motion carried 4 -0.
CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Downie reported on his attendance at the Washington State Public
REPORTS: Transportation Conference in Bellevue and at Paul Cronauer's memorial service.
Councilmember Di Guilio reported on the upcoming ORCAA board meeting on
October 15, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. at the Sequim Transit Center, and stated there would
be an opportunity for public comment. No other reports were given.
INFORMATION: Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet.
Chief Financial Officer Olson provided a brief report on the 2011 Fiscal Year Audit
conducted by the State Auditor, stating the City did not receive any fmdings. He
explained the State Auditor directed staff to make only a couple of minor
modifications to a few areas, and emphasized how all the departments contributed
to the positive audit report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
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Cherie Kidd, Mayor
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a Hurd, City Clerk