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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
November 15, 2011
Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to
order at 6:00 p.m.
Members Present-
Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry, Councilmembers
Collins [via speakerphone between 7.07 -8:48 p.m.] ,
Downie, Kidd. Mania, and Nelson.
Members Absent None.
Staff Present:
Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G Cutler,
T Gallagher, Y Ziomkowski, K Dubuc, T Pierce, S.
Roberds, B Peterson, D Bellamente, D Estes, R. Korcz,
E. Wheatley, P Lusk, R. Brackett, E. Klimek, C Delikat,
R. Hixson, D McBride, and A. Mozingo.
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Mayor Di Guilio presented Sky Heatherton, a Registered Nurse with Assured
Hospice, a Proclamation in recognition of November, 2011 as National Hospice
and Palliative Care Month.
Susan Hinton, 527 W 10th St., spoke on behalf of her son Zion Davis, in opposition
to clear - cutting Lincoln Park and fluoridating the City's water
Mike Edwards spoke in favor of the Waterfront & Transportation Improvement
Project.
Richard Hixson, 2242 W I2t St., spoke in opposition to the Waterfront &
Transportation Improvement Project and in favor of spending money to fix the
City's aging infrastructure.
Zan Cloud, spoke in opposition to the Waterfront & Transportation Improvement
Project.
Councilmember Downie spoke regarding his attendance at a two -day conference in
Bremerton regarding alternative energy opportunities in Washington State, and his
attendance at the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Port Angeles Coast Guard Station.
Deputy Mayor Perry spoke regarding his attendance at the City of Victoria's
Remembrance Day Celebration.
Councilmember Kidd spoke regarding her attendance at the recent Saturday
Farmers Market. No other reports were given.
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ROLL CALL:
(Cont'd)
WORK SESSION:
Break.
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS:
CONSENT AGENDA.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Downie to:
Excuse Councilmember Collins from the November 15, 2011, City Council
meeting
Motion carried 6 -0.
1 Bond Financing For Future Capital Projects
Manager Myers discussed two projects for Bond Financing through a special
property tax levy that could go before the voters in 2012. The first was for Civic
Field improvements and the second for additional phases of the Waterfront &
Transportation improvement Project (WTIP).
Steve Zenovic, a member of the Civic Field Steering Committee, conducted a
PowerPoint presentation on the possible Civic Field improvement and special
property tax levy He discussed the aging infrastructure and the recommended
improvements for a total of $4,000,000 Council discussion followed.
Special Events Coordinator Estes and Recreation Coordinator Peterson expressed
their support for the improvements because of the possible increase to the number
of tournaments the City's Recreation Division would be able to host. Council
discussion followed.
Manager Myers discussed the WTIP, stating that there has been a large amount of
support from the community regarding this project. Council discussion followed.
Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to study further both special levies,
as long as they were not bundled together under the same levy, and report
back to City Council in January, 2012.
Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 6:57 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
Letter to the Clallam County Board of Commissioners in opposition to the proposed
discontinuation of the Streamkeepers Water Quality Program was added to the
Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Perry and seconded by Downie to approve the Consent
Agenda to include:
1 City Council Minutes for October 25, and November 1, 2011
2. Expenditure Approval List: 10/24/11 to 11/4/11 for $4,288,551.29
3 Equipment Purchase. Hydro- Excavator Vacuum (HEV)Truck
4 Clallam County PUD No. 1 Telecommunications Right -of -Way License
Agreement Renewal No. 2
5 Material Purchase: Fiberglass Power Poles, Contract LO -11 -032
6. Letter to Clallam County Board of Commissioners in opposition to the
proposed discontinuation of the Streamkeepers Water Quality Program
Motion carried 7 -0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER.
Ordinance No. 3440
Resolution No. 19 -11
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 15, 2011
1 2012 Property Tax Levy
Finance Director Ziomkowski noted the continuation of the public hearing on
property taxes, and stated the proposed Ordinance and Resolution included no
increase to property taxes for 2012.
Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing at 7.13 p.m.
Elizabeth Oakes, spoke in favor of funding for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
Mayor Di Guilio closed the public hearing at 7 14 p.m
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO 3440
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, levying ad valorem
property taxes for the fiscal year 2012, and directing the City Clerk to
certify said amount to the Board of Clallam County Commissioners.
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Kidd to:
Adopt the Ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Mayor Di Guilio read the Resolution by title, entitled.
RESOLUTION NO. 19 -11
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
authorizing an increase in the regular property tax levy of 0 %, or $0.00,
over the highest lawful levy for 2011
It was moved by Perry and seconded by Nelson to:
Pass the Resolution as read by title
Motion carried 7 -0.
2012 Budget
Manager Myers and Director Ziomkowski conducted a PowerPoint presentation on
the 2012 Preliminary Budget.
Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 7.47 p.m.
Jean Hazels Pettit, 253 Graywolf Rd., Sequim, spoke in favor of the Fine Arts
Center, Civic Field, and congratulated the Council on working with the community
to make things happen.
At 7:50 p.m., Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing to December 6, 2011
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PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
(Cont'd)
Council discussion followed.
Councilmember Collins requested staff to look at all capital expenditures again to
make sure that as many projects as possible are deferred to 2013 and beyond.
Council discussed the possible increased funding of $14,000, for the Fine Arts
Center
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Kidd to:
Increase funding to the Fine Arts Center by $14,000, for 2012.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 4 -3, with Di Guilio, Perry and Nelson voting in opposition.
Council discussion followed regarding utility fund expenditures.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the 2011
Budget and adopting the 2012 budget for the fiscal year ending December
31, 2012.
Break. Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 8:22 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS- 3 Port Angeles Municipal Code Amendment —MCA 11 -01, Chapters 5, 14,
OTHER: 16, 17, and 18.
(Cont'd)
Planning Manager Roberds stated there were no changes made to the Ordinance and
Ordinance No. 3441 requested Council continue and close the public hearing, and adopt the Ordinance.
Mayor Di Guiho continued the public hearing at 8.29 p.m. There being no public
comment, he closed the public hearing at 8.29 p.m.
Councilmember Collins stated he would be voting in opposition to the Ordinance
because his previously requested changes had not been made Council discussion
followed.
Councilmember Mania requested that the term "surface mining" be changed to
"aggregate quarry facility" Council discussion followed.
Councilmember Collins expressed concerns regarding the proposed fencing and
parking requirement changes. Council discussion followed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
(Cont'd)
Ordinance No. 3441
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 15, 2011
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO 3441
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising Chapters
5.32, 14 40, 16.04, 16.08, 16.12, 17.08, 17.24, 17.34, 17.94, and 18.04 of
the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to updating and clarifying
sections of the Code.
It was moved by Downie and seconded Perry by/ to:
Adopt the Ordinance as read by titles Q,no. Mead
Motion carried 6 -1, with Councilmember Collins voting in opposition.
RESOLUTIONS NOT 1 Amendment to City's Financial Management Policy
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS: Councilmember Collins inquired about certain parts of the policy, after which he
discontinued his attendance via speakerphone at 8 48 p m
Resolution No. 20 -11
FINANCE.
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Director Ziomkowski conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed
amendments to the City's Financial Management Policy, stating most of the
changes involved language clarifications and consistencies or amendments to
comply with recent changes made by the Governmental Accounting Standards
Board. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio read the Resolution by title, entitled,
RESOLUTION NO 20 -11
A RESOLUTION of the City Council adopting the City's new Financial
Management Policy and rescinding Resolution 21 -04.
It was moved by Perry and seconded by Nelson to:
Pass the Resolution as read by title
Motion carried 4 -2, with Mania and Kidd in opposition.
Council discussion followed.
1 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee — 2012 Recommendations
Manager Myers discussed the funding recommendation for the 2012 Budget by the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Perry to:
Concur with the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommendations and direct
staff to incorporate those recommendations into the 2012 Preliminary Budget.
Motion carried 6 -0.
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FINANCE. 2. Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) Available Match
(Cont'd)
INFORMATION:
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Police Chief Gallagher discussed the BTOP sub -grant and the required cash match.
He stated the City had proposed a 1,66 million match comprised of in -kind services
and invested funds, and that NoaNet is currently in agreement with this proposal.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Mania to:
Authorize the City Manager to support the proposed components and amounts that
comprise the City's available match to NoaNet for the BTOP sub - grant. and to
make minor modifications to the available match, if necessary
Motion carried 6 -0.
Manager Myers spoke regarding the upcoming presentation on November 17 from
1:00 — 5'00 p.m., regarding the Cascadia Earthquake subduction zone; the Buxton
presentation on November 29, at 5.30 p m., the Lincoln Park Master Plan public
meeting on November 30, at 5.30 p.m., and the joint City Council and Utility
Advisory Committee meeting on December 13, at 5:00 p.m. He also spoke
regarding PenPly's continued financial issues, reports in the Council packet, and
recent City personnel changes.
None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Di uilio, ayor aness/ rd. City Clerk
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