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CALL TO ORDER -
SPECIAL MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
EXECUTIVE /CLOSED
SESSION:
RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
CALL TO ORDER -
REGULAR MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
November 20, 2012
Mayor Kidd called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
5:03 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers
Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie, Mania, and Nelson.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present
Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Deputy Clerk Pierce,
G. Cutler, K. Dubuc, T. Gallagher, B. Olson, N. West, B.
Coons, A. Gates, and C. Delikat.
Based upon input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Kidd announced the need for an
Executive Session, under the authority of RCW 42.30.1 100)0) for the purpose of
discussing potential litigation with legal counsel; and a Closed Session, under the
authority of RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) for the purpose of planning, or adopting the
strategy, or position, to be taken by the City during the Course of collective
bargaining, for approximately 40 minutes. The Executive /Closed Session convened
at 5:03 p.m.
The Executive /Closed Session concluded at 5:55 p.m. No action was taken.
Mayor Kidd adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:55 p.m.
Mayor Kidd called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
6:03 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers
Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie, Mania, and Nelson.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present
Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Deputy Clerk Pierce,
G. Cutler, K. Dubuc, T. Gallagher, K. Dubuc, N. West, B.
Olson, D Bellemente, P. Lusk, and K. Neal.
Councilmember Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6ih St., requested sidewalks on East 6th Street area be cleared
when it snows and spoke in opposition to Wild Olympics.
Nelson Cone, 52 Hanusa Lane, read a resolution from the Green Party requesting
the City Council support the Wild Olympics Wilderness and the Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 20, 2012
PUBLIC COMMENT:
(Cont'd)
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS-
OTHER:
Resolution No. 23-12
Ordinance No. 3467
Glenn Wiggins, 702 Caroline St., spoke in opposition to the Wild Olympics bill.
Barbara Pozranovic, from Port Angeles -Joyce area, spoke in opposition to raising
Medic I Rates.
Ed Chadd, 307 W. 6`h St., spoke in support of Wild Olympics.
Bob Lynette, 220 Strawberry Field, Sequim, spoke in favor of Wild Olympics.
Norman Baker, 3789 Lost Mountain Road, Sequim, with the Sierra Club, spoke in
favor of Wild Olympics.
Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers Act of 2012,5.3329/
Discuss Whether to Take a Position.
Deputy Mayor Collins urged council not to take action on this item and
Councilmember Mania agreed suggesting Council select a future date to reconsider
the issue. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Di Guilio to:
Postpone consideration on whether to take a position as a Council until the Council
has more information. Council discussion followed.
Motion failed 2 -5, with Nelson, Mania, Downie, Kidd, and Di Cuilio voting in
opposition.
I. 2013 Property Tax Levy / Ordinance and Resolution
Chief Financial Officer Olson briefly reviewed the process for the tax levy and
resolution and clarified the levy amount.
Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, she closed
the public hearing and read the Resolution by title, entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 23 -12
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, authorizing an increase in the regular property tax levy of
l %, or $41,097.16, over the actual levy for 2012.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Bruch to:
Pass the Resolution as read by title.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Mayor Kidd conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3467
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, levying ad
valorem property taxes for the fiscal year 2013, and directing the City
Clerk to certify said amount to the Board of Clallam County
Commissioners.
It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Downie to:
Adopt the ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 7 -0.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 20, 2012
PUBLIC HEARINGS- 2. 2013 Budget
OTHER:
(Cont'd) City Manager McKeen and Chief Financial Officer Olson conducted a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the 2013 Budget expenditures.
Break:
FINANCE:
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Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing.
Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6'h St., inquired about the I% property tax levy and if there
would be a possible surplus. He hoped Council would consider continuing support
for United Way.
Jodi Moss, 73 Bridge Lane, Executive Director for United Way, encouraged
Council to reconsider funding United Way in 2013, and noted the types of services
United Way provides to the community for social and health services.
Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing to December 4, 2012. Council discussion
followed.
Council agreed by consensus to hold a Special City Council Meeting
Worksession on November 27, 2012, at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the
2013 budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013.
Councilmember Bruch exited the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
3. Proposed Medic I Utility Rate Adjustments
Fire Chief Dubuc conducted a PowerPoint presentation outlining the need to
increase Medic I Rates. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing.
Barbara Pozranovic, Port Angeles -Joyce area, asked if the company used for billing
Medic I charges to patients also does the collection and what their success rate is.
Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing to December 4, 2012, and conducted a
tirst reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising Chapter
13.73 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to Medic I charges.
Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting for a ten minute break.
I. Electric Transformers, Contract LO -12 -013 / Material Purchase
Item moved to Consent Agenda.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 20, 2012
OTHER 2. City of Port Angeles Screen House and Water Meter Shed / Agreement
CONSIDERATIONS: with National Park Service
(Cont'd)
Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler reviewed the memo and noted he had not
received any comments back from Shirley Nixon regarding his answers to her
questions.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Nelson to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with the National
Park Service (NPS) authorizing the NPS to enter the Screen House and Water -
Meter Shed for the purposes of operating and maintaining the water quality
mitigation facilities serving Nippon Paper Industries USA, and to make minor
modifications to the agreement, if necessary. Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 5 -1, with Mania voting in opposition.
3. Waterfront Transportation improvement Project / Construction Services —
Phase 1 Esplanade TR02 -2003 Studio Cascade — Amendment #3
Community & Economic Development Director West briefed Council on the
project's progress. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Nelson to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment 3 of the agreement
for professional services with Studio Cascade, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$46,905.
Council discussion followed. Councilmember Mania stated the project is too
expensive at this time and he intended to vote in opposition.
Motion carried 5 -1, with Mania voting in opposition.
4. 4'" Street Stormwater Improvements — Project DR03 -2009 / PACE
Engineers — Professional Services Agreement — Amendment No. 3
Engineering Manager Neal conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the project's
progress and results of community outreach efforts.
It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Mania to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment 3 to the agreement for
professional services with PACE Engineers, in an additional amount of
$148,412.19, which increases the maximum compensation under the agreement to
$481,500.19, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary.
Motion carried 6 -0.
5. Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project Evaluation
Power Resources Manager Lusk reviewed the recent discussion made during the
Utility Advisory Committee meeting regarding the Morse Creek Hydroelectric
Project. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Downie to:
Direct staff to proceed with Option 2 to return to Council with additional
information regarding selling, permanently retiring, or placing project in standby
mode. Motion carried 6 -0.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 20, 2012
• OTHER 6. Gateway / Krei Construction Claim: Ryan Swanson & Cleveland
CONSIDERATIONS: Professional Services Agreement
(Cont'd)
CONSENT AGENDA:
Resolution No. 24 -12
CITY COUNCIL
REPORTS:
INFORMATION:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Attorney Bloor reviewed the agreement with Clallam Transit and the process over
the last year regarding the claim. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Di Guilio to:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a new written agreement with Roger
Myklebust to represent the City in prosecuting its claim against Krei arising from
the Gateway project.
Motion carried 6 -0.
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Di Guilio to approve the Consent
Agenda to include:
Expenditure Approval List from 10/27/12 to 11/09/12 for $2,027,608.52
1. E Street Reservoir Cover Rehabilitation, Amendment No. 1
2. FEMA Port Security Grant Purchases / Resolution — Compressed Air
Foam System. Resolution No. 24 -12.
3. Wood Power Poles, Contract LO -12 -036 / Material Purchase
4. Gas Monitoring Services — iNet Agreement
5. Amendment — Feiro Marine Life Center / NOAA Olympic Coast National
Marine Sanctuary Pre - Design
6. Electric Transformers, Contract LO -12 -013 / Material Purchase
Council discussion followed. Motion carried 6 -0.
Councilmember Nelson represented the City for the Remembrance Day Ceremony
on November 11, 2012, in Victoria, and visited with Victoria's Acting Deputy
Mayor.
Councilmember Downie attended the Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge Open House and
appreciated staff addressing concerns brought up at meeting. He also attended the
Washington State Transit Association meeting and the Keegan Hall dedication at
Peninsula College.
Mayor Kidd announced the time capsule installation for Sesquicentennial
celebration on December 15, 2012, and her plans to attend the Victoria Council
meeting on November 22, 2012, to present proclamation for their Sesquicentennial.
Deputy Mayor Collins attended the Veterans Day Ceremony at the USCG Air
Station, the Keegan Hall dedication at Peninsula College, the grand opening of the
new Eagles Lodge, and a forum on homelessness with Councilmember Downie.
Councilmember Nelson noted today's ceremony with the Lower Elwha Klallam
Tribe's blessing of the new Kacee Way Road. Councilmember Downie noted how
impressed he was with the ceremony's grace and dignity.
Manager McKeen noted the informational items in the packet and reminded the
Council of the Work Session on November 27, 2012, at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m.
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Cherie Kidd, Mayor Teresa Pierce, Deputy City Clerk
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Date: November 20, 2012
Expected length of session: 40 minutes
Is action expected following the session: No
At the start of Executive Session, remind participants that:
• 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.
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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EXECUTIVE SESSION
November 20, 2012
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.
X 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: 5:03 P.M.
Was session extended
by announcement: NO
If so, when:
Time session ended: 5:55 P.M.
In attendance:
Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins,
Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio,
Downie, Mania and Nelson.
Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, G.
Cutler, K. Dubuc, T. Gallagher, B.
Olson, N. West, A. Gates, and C.
Delikat.
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