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CALL TO ORDER -
REGULAR MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
FINANCE:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
October 16, 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, Mania, and Nelson.
Members Absent: Councilmember Downie.
Staff Present:
Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G. Cutler,
K. Dubuc, T. Gallagher, B. Olson, N. West, P. Lusk, L.
Dunbar, and K. Neal.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Collins to:
Excuse Councilmember Downie from the October 16, 2012, City Council meeting.
Motion carried 6 -0.
Councilmember Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Almstadt- Ching, 630 E. 10th St., spoke in opposition to rising utility costs.
Fowler Stratton, 519 E. Park Ave., spoke regarding the Fine Arts Center and their
proposed marketing plan to collaborate with the Port Angeles Downtown
Association.
Rebecca Korby asked Council to not cut Health and Human Services funding.
Peter Ripley spoke regarding the recent public comment session on the Wild
Olympics and asked Council to schedule large agenda items involving many
members of the public as a separate meeting.
1. C Street Extension/Stormwater Rehab, Projects GG03 -2003, WT02 -2009,
and DR02 -2011
Engineering Manager Neal conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
C Street Extension and Stormwater Rehabilitation Projects. Council discussion
followed.
It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Nelson to:
Award and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the C Street
Extension/Stormwater Rehab, Project Numbers GG03 -2003, WT02 -2009, and
DR02 -2011 with Lakeside Industries, Inc., in the total base bid amount of
$192,751.62, and to make minor modifications to the contract, if necessary.
Motion carried 6 -0.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Di Guilio to approve the Consent
Agenda to include:
1. Expenditure Approval List: 09/22/12 to 10/05/12 for $2,889,921.23
2. City Council Minutes for August 14, and September 11, 2012
3. Utility Advisory Committee Appointment — Medic I Representative
Motion carried 6 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS- 1. Street Vacation Petition — STV12-03 — Occhiogrosso — Fountain /
OTHER: Glenwood Avenue Alley
Ord. 3464
Community and Economic Development Director West described the Street
Vacation Petition for Fountain /Glenwood Avenue Alley received from a group of
neighbors and landowners. He stated the Planning Commission voted unanimously
in favor of the petition.
Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
Kathryn Occhiogrosso spoke in favor of the proposed street vacation because it
would clarify property lines.
Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing at 6:31 p.m. to November 6, 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, vacating a portion
of alley right -of -way in Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington.
2. Proposed Utility Retail Rate Adjustments
Public Works and Utilities Director Cutler stated this was the second public hearing
and presentation regarding proposed utility retail rate adjustments and introduced
Deputy Director of Power Systems Dunbar.
Deputy Director Dunbar conducted a PowerPoint presentation summarizing
recommendations and direction received from the Utility Advisory Committee and
reviewed amendments made to the proposed rates. He also provided a synopsis of
two alternative proposals for both electric and solid waste collection rate increases,
which included raising rates on only consumption, base charge, or both, and of
three options regarding the solid waste collection rates.
Manager McKeen summarized the proposed Harbor Clean -up Mandate Surcharge,
discussing the need for the utility rate charge to cover legal expenses regarding the
Port Angeles Harbor Clean -up. He explained the proposed charge was slightly less
than presented at the October 2, 2012, Council meeting. Council discussion
followed.
Deputy Director Dunbar answered a list of numerous public comments received
since the last City Council meeting. Council discussion followed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS -
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Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Peter Ripley spoke regarding the citizens of Port Angeles and how they cannot
afford these proposed increases.
Steve Nordwell, 710 S. I St., spoke in favor of the proposal for solid waste
collection rates which included increasing the rates on weekly pickup customers
only, and stated citizens could do better at recycling in this City. He also spoke in
favor of raising the electric rate on consumption instead of the base charge.
Almstadt- Ching, 630 E. 10th St., spoke in favor of allowing customers to share
garbage cans, and allowing them to stop garbage service while they are out of town.
Mayor Kidd closed the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. Mayor Kidd conducted a second
reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3464
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, relating to
utilities, adding new sections 13.12.065, 13.12.066 and 13.65.035 and
making changes to Chapters 13.12, 13.54, 13.57, 13.63 and 13.65 of Title
13 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a break at 7:48 p.m. The meeting reconvened
at7:57p.m.
Council continued discussion regarding the proposed utility retail rates.
It was moved by Collins to:
Adopt the ordinance as read by title, with Alternative #2, Option C for both electric
and solid waste collection, which increases the electric rate on consumption only
and raises the solid waste collection rate for the every week pickup customer, and
excludes the addition of a base rate charge for the Industrial Rate Customer.
Motion failed for lack of a second. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Bruch to:
Adopt the ordinance as read by title, with Alternative #2, Option C for both electric
and solid waste collection, which increases the electric rate on consumption only
and raises the solid waste collection rate for the every week pickup customer, and
includes the addition of a base rate charge for the Industrial Rate Customer.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Bruch to call for the question.
Motion failed 2 -4, with Kidd, Nelson, Collins, and Di Guilio voting in
opposition. Council discussion followed.
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OTHER:
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Ord. 3464
ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
CITY COUNCIL
REPORTS:
INFORMATION:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Original motion carried 4 -2, with Kidd and Nelson voting in opposition.
Deputy Director Dunbar announced his plans to leave the City as he has accepted a
new position with the City of Ellensburg.
1. Code of Ethical Conduct
Manager McKeen provided a brief summary regarding the development of the
Code of Ethical Conduct. He also stated he had not received any suggested changes
since the draft had been provided to Council over three weeks earlier.
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, establishing a
Code of Ethical Conduct, and adding a new chapter 2.78 to the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
Councilmember Nelson reminded Council to fill out the Wellness Program
questionnaire, and spoke regarding her attendance at the Metro -Net Kickoff Event.
Councilmember Mania spoke regarding his lunch with a representative from
Senator Murray's office and the ORCAA board meeting he attended last night.
Mayor Kidd spoke regarding the wonderful attendance at the Crab Festival.
Deputy Mayor Collins spoke regarding his attendance at the Farmers' Market, the
recent Mutsu City delegation visit, and encouraged Council to attend the Port
Angeles High School Symphony fundraiser this weekend.
Councilmember Bruch spoke regarding the recent Mutsu City delegation visit.
Councilmember Di Guilio spoke regarding the ORCAA board meeting last night
and ORCAA's plans to install temporary air monitors in the area.
Deputy Mayor Collins asked Manager McKeen and the Mayor to send a thank you
letter to ORCAA. Council discussion followed.
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports in the packet and added a late update
item regarding the Marine Drive Pedestrian Crossing. He informed Council the
engineering feasibility study on the overpass /underpass concept was on hold and
staff will instead focus on traffic calming measures.
None.
Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
Cherie Kidd, Mayor
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sa Hurd, City Clerk