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City Council Special Meeting/Utility Advisory Committee
Jack Pittis Conference Room
Port Angeles, WA 98362
January 11, 2011
3:00 p.m.
I. Call To Order
Chairman Dan DiGuilio called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present: Chairman Dan DiGuilio, Cherie Kidd, Brooke Nelson, and Max
Mania
UAC Members
Present: Paul Elliott, Dean Reed (3:10)
Staff Present: Kent Myers, Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Larry Dunbar, Randall
Brackett, Phil Lusk, Derek Beery, Bob Kajfasz and Sondya Wray
Others Present: None
III. Approval Of Minutes
Chairman DiGuilio asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of December 14, 2010.
Brooke Nelson moved to approve the minutes. GettileilfFierfther Paul Elliott seconded the
�1 motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Late Items — None.
V. Discussion Items
A. Cost Saving Archaeological Support Option
Derek Beery, City Archaeologist, reviewed services that are required during the construction of
the First Street Stormwater Separation Project and the Combined Sewer Overflow Phase I
Project. Differences and cost effective measures with hiring a temporary field archaeologist and
the past contracted professional services provided to support the City Archaeologist were
discussed. There was a lengthy discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
B. Farallon Engineering Services Agreement, Amendment 2 — Rayonier Property
Sales Agreement Support, Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment
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Glenn Cutler, P.E., Director of Public Works and Utilities, overviewed Farallon Consulting,
LLC, provided technical and environmental assistance regarding the former Rayonier site in
matters relating to the Combined Sewer Overflow Phase I project. Farallon is currently
performing the Phase I assessment that is scheduled to be complete by January 28th. A brief
discussion followed.
Councilmember Nelson moved to recommend City Council to approve and authorize the
City Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Consultant Agreement with Farallon
Consulting in an amount not to exceed $70,000, which increases the maximum
compensation under the agreement from $25,800 to $95,800. €ettttei4ffattei Elliot
seconded the motion, which passed on a vote of four to one with Dean Reed not present
with the full motion.
C. Energy Conservation Program Update
Bob Kajfasz, Commercial Energy Analyst, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the current
Residential Energy Conservation Programs. There was a lengthy discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
D. Bonneville Power Administration Residential Exchange Program
Settlement Agreement
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, explained the issue of the Bonneville Power
Administration Residential Exchange Program Settlement Agreement and requested member
availability in February of 2011 for a local evening workshop on this matter.
Information only. No action taken.
E. Electric Utility Grant Status Report Update
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, noted the Electric Utility has applied for twelve grants in
the last two years for projects, and a Grant Status Report has been updated to summaries their
success.
Information only. No action taken.
F. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Capital Agreement
Amendment No. 1
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, advised the City was awarded an Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant Program from the Washington State Department of Commerce in the
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amount of $135,000. Funds are being used to support the City Hall Annex Energy Conservation
Improvements project and the Conservation Fund. A discussion followed.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager to accept
Amendment No. 1 to the Washington State Department of Commerce grant providing a
time extension to May 31, 2011, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if
necessary. Paul Elliott seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
G. Advanced Metering Infrastructure System Communications Plan
Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 2
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, announced the Communications Plan scope of work for
the AMI System and Demand Response Pilot Project have been completed. Additional funding
was received from the Bonneville Power Administration to develop additional media materials
for the Residential Demand Response Pilot Project. A brief discussion followed.
Paul Elliott moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager to sign
Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Parker LePla in an amount
not to exceed $27,015, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary.
Cherie Kidd seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
H. Metropolitan Area Network Services Agreement Update
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, reported that Capacity Provisioning,
Incorporated, submitted plans and specifications for the redundant fiber optic facilities. A brief
discussion followed.
Information only. No action taken.
I. Energy NewsData
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, discussed the City's subscription to Energy
NewsData services, and how to sign up for their electronic newsletter.
Information only. No action taken.
VII. Next Meeting Date: February 8, 2011
VIII. Adjournment:
3:54 p.m.
Dan DiGuilio, Mayor
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Hurd, City Clerk
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