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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
April 20, 2011
CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to
REGULAR MEETING: order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry, Councilmembers
Collins, Downie, Kidd, Mania, and Nelson.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present:
Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G. Cutler,
T. Gallagher, D. McKeen, N. West, Y. Ziomkowski, K.
Haney, H. Freilich, R. Hostetler, B. Smith, and S. Roberds.
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL 1. Earth Day Proclamation
MATTERS/
PROCLAMATIONS/ Mayor Di Guilio presented a proclamation to Helen Freilich, Waste Reduction
& EMPLOYEE Specialist, in recognition of Earth Day on April 22, 2011.
RECOGNITIONS:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
2. Arts Education Month
Mayor Di Guilio presented a proclamation to Linda Crow, President of the Port
Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation, proclaiming May 2011, as Arts Education
Month.
3. Lion's 41" Annual District 19 -1 Conference
Deputy Mayor Perry presented a proclamation to President of the Port Angeles
Lions Club, Nancy Sievers, and Lions Club District Governor Gary Reidel, in
recognition of the 41' Annual District 19 -1 Lions Conference being held in Port
Angeles.
Nolan Duce, Supervisor of Facilities Maintenance for the Port Angeles School
District, spoke in favor of the Wireless Mobile Data Network Sub -Grant Match
Resolution, and talked about the importance of the network access to the Port
Angeles School District and low- income residents.
Edna Petersen, 217 N. Laurel St., represented the Port Angeles Business
Association and stated that they were in favor of the City funding for the Buy -Think
Local Program.
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CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Mania spoke regarding his attendance at the Solid Waste Advisory
REPORTS: Committee meeting.
WORK SESSION:
Councilmember Downie spoke regarding his appreciation for the Port Angeles
Lion's Club.
Mayor Di Guilio stated that he could not attend the State Auditor's Exit Conference
because he was representing the City at the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency
meeting in Olympia.
Deputy Mayor Perry spoke regarding the groundbreaking ceremony for Angeles
Composite Technologies, Inc.
Councilmember Collins thanked City staff for their support of local citizens
regarding the beach clean -up project scheduled for Saturday.
No other reports were given.
1. Front Counter 1 Customer Service Hours
Finance Director Ziomkowksi conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the current
Customer Service hours of operation. She described possible alternatives to the
current Customer Service hours of operation, emphasizing the need to continue
providing uninterrupted time for training the Customer Service Representatives.
She also introduced Customer Service Manager Hostetler and Utilities Services
Coordinator Haney, who answered questions from Council.
Manager Myers recommended to Council that any changes to the hours of operation
include consistency throughout City Hall, excluding the Police Department. He
suggested lengthening Friday hours by 90 minutes and suggested that all City Hall
counters be open between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. Council discussion
followed.
Director Ziomkowski pointed out that billing dates could change once the new
electric and water meters are installed by the end of 2011, and stated that this could
affect the customer service counter hours of operation. Council agreed by
consensus to postpone the discussion of the Customer Service Counter hours of
operation until all the new electric and water meters are installed.
Break: Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 7:14 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 7:26 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS- 1. Street Vacation Petition — STV 1101 Mt. Angeles View — Housing
OTHER: Authority of the County of Clallam
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing to the regular City Council meeting
on May 3, 2011.
1. Buy -Think Local Program / PA Forward
Economic and Community Director West encouraged Council to support a
campaign /program for encouraging our citizens to buy locally. He introduced sub-
committee chair Mike Edwards, and recommended that Council allocate $10,000 to
assist the sub - committee in moving forward with the Buy -Think Local campaign.
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CONSIDERATIONS:
(Cont' d)
LATE .ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS:
CONSENT AGENDA:
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Councilmember Kidd and Deputy Mayor Perry both spoke in favor of the sub-
committee and the funding. Council discussion followed.
Mike Edwards, 3403 E. Masters Rd., described the process the sub - committee took
in developing the campaign and what the $10,000 would be used to fund. Council
discussion followed.
Greg Doyles, 301 S. Scott St., read a statement from the Port Angeles Downtown
Association in support of the program.
Jim Hallett, 321 E. First St., President of the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce,
spoke in favor of the program. Council, discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Mania to:
Direct staff to proceed with support of the Buy -Local Sub - committee; authorize
program funding not to exceed $10,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute
the necessary contracts with local professionals to carry out the goals of the
program.
Motion carried 7 -0.
None.
Clerk Hurd requested that the April 5, and 13, 2011, City Council Minutes be
pulled from the Agenda to address concerns stated by Councilmember Mania.
Councilmember Kidd requested that the item, Equipment Rebuild: Police Vehicles,
also be pulled from the Consent Agenda for explanation. Mayor Di Guilio pulled
the City Council Minutes and the Equipment Rebuild: Police Vehicles, from the
Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Kidd to accept the Consent Agenda to
include: 1.) Expenditure Approval List: 3/26/11 to 4/8/11 for $434,015.55; and 2.)
Equipment Purchase: Digger Derrick Truck. Motion carried 7 -0.
1. Equipment Rebuild: Police Vehicles
Police Chief Gallagher, at the request of Councilmember Kidd, explained the cost
savings of rebuilding police vehicles and assured Council that the vehicles were still
safe and effective.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Mania to:
Reject the bids by Price Ford and Systems for Public Safety, and authorize staff to
pursue an alternate plan to purchase performance police vehicle replacements.
Motion carried 7 -0.
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ORDINANCES NOT
REQ UIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3426
Ordinance No. 3427
Ordinance No. 3428
1, Public Records Training — Ordinance Amendment
2. Public Records — Ordinance Amendment / Fees for Supplying Copies and
Other Services
Attorney Bloor explained that this was a second reading of both Ordinances
associated with Public Records, and that Councilmernber Collins suggestions to
make minor modifications to the employee discipline procedures were added.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3426
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising Sections
of Chapter 3.70, of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to Public
Records and Police Department fees.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to:
Adopt the Ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3427
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Chapter
2.74 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to inspection of public
records.
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Collins to:
Adopt the Ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 7 -0.
3. PA Forward Committee — Ordinance Amendment
Manager Myers stated that this was the second reading of the Ordinance
amendment to remove the Olympic National Park (ONP) as a formal member of the
Port Angeles Forward Committee due to Federal guidelines prohibiting the ONP
from being a member of a local committee of this type. Mayor Di Guilio conducted
a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3428
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Chapter
2.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to the Port Angeles
Forward Committee.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Mania to:
Adopt the Ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 7 -0.
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ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
(Coned)
RESOLUTIONS NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
(Cont' d)
Resolution No. 08 -11
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4. Electric and Water Meter Clearance Ordinance Amendments
Public Works and Utilities Director Cutler stated that the UAC Committee provided
a favorable recommendation to Council regarding the Ordinance Amendments.
Power Systems Manager Dunbar explained that the Ordinance amendments were
written to provide proper descriptions for both electric and water meter clearance
guidelines and correction procedures. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising Chapters
13.10 and 13.28 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to Electric
Utility.
None.
2. Redundant Fiber Optic Facilities, Project CL03 -2010, Change Order No. 1
Director Cutler stated that the change order was endorsed by the UAC Committee.
Manager Dunbar conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the change order,
explaining the reasons for each change by site including whether the City or
Capacity Provisioning requested the change be made. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Perry to:
Authorize the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 Option "D" to the
contract with Capacity Provisioning, Inc., for Redundant Fiber Optic Facilities,
Project CL03 -2010, in the amount of $30,458.48 for a total contract amount of
$176,699.58, including applicable tax.
Motion carried 7 -0.
3. Wireless Mobile Data Network Sub -Grant Match Resolution
4. Wireless Mobile Data Network Open Access Policy
Police Chief Gallagher stated that Broadband Telecommunications Opportunity
Program (BTOP) statutory purpose is to improve access and use of broadband by
public safety agencies and underserved areas. He stated that the Wireless Mobile
Data Network would provide the ability to provide simultaneous communication for
public safety, increasing efficiency and overall safety in our community.
Director West stated that a wireless mobile data network is a proven economic
driver and shows the world that you are a business - friendly community. He read
two quotes that discussed the network being able to give communities equal footing
in comparison to larger communities, such as Seattle, and stated the networks are
becoming an expectation when attracting new businesses.
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OTHER Fire Chief McKeen stated that the ability to transfer data in the field across the
CONSIDERATIONS: network could help save lives and emphasized that the City only knows a fraction
(Cont'd) of the capabilities of this network.
Resolution No. 08 -11
Chief Gallagher presented maps detailing the areas the network would cover. He
stated that the City's sub -grant match was $1.1 million, and that the City had
already identified $2.4 million of possible in -kind matches that would satisfy the
sub -grant match requirements. He stated that they would not have confirmation on
acceptance of the in -kind matches until the City receives an agreement from
NoaNet. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio read the Resolution by title, entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 08-11
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
committing reserves to fund the City's matching share of the BTOP Grant
with NoaNet.
It was moved by Perry and seconded by Downie to:
Pass the Resolution as read by title.
Motion carried 7 -0.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd for:
It to be the City policy to comply with the Federal Communications Commission
Policy Statement FCC 05 -151 for wireless network public access.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Break: Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 8:50 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — None.
QUASI - JUDICIAL:
FINANCE:
1. Adoption of Strategic Goals 12012 Budget Calendar
Manager Myers described the recent revisions to the list Strategic Goals and stated
that there now are a total of six goals, including a new goal specific to economic
development. He also requested that Council adopt the 2012 Budget
Calendar as presented. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Perry and seconded by Collins to:
Adopt the 2012 Strategic Goals and the 2012 Budget Calendar.
Motion carried 7 -0.
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INFORMATION:
WORK SESSION:
(Coned)
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
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Manager Myers spoke regarding the items included in the Packet, Council training
related to the State Audit Exit Conference, recent AMI public meetings, and City
succession planning. He described a recent meeting with the Port of Port Angeles,
Clallam County, Lower Elwha I{lallam Tribe and the Washington State Department
of Ecology(DOE) regarding the Rayonier property. He stated that the City was
assured that the DOE would still hold Rayonier responsible for full clean -up of the
site. He also spoke regarding emails received praising the Public Works
Department, and a newly created sub- committee regarding retail sector
development in Port Angeles. Council discussion followed.
2. Hearings Examiner
Council agreed by consensus to table the agenda item until the May 3, 2011 City
Council meeting.
None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m.
Dan Di Guilio, Mayor
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sa Hurd, City Clerk
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