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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
January 2, 2013
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Kidd called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie, Mania, and
Nelson.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, B. Olson, G. Cutler, T. Gallagher, K. Dubuc, T.
Pierce, P. Lusk, and D Bellamente.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kidd led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6'h St., #IO2, spoke regarding his campaign with the local Boy Scouts to save the mini trees left
over from the holidays.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Kidd separated the two Consent Agenda items at the request of Councilmember Bruch.
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Downie to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. Expenditure Approval List: l2 /8/12 to 12/21/12 for 51,874,401.39
Motion carried 7 -0.
2. Gateway: Settlement of Final Construction Claims
Councilmember Bruch inquired about the financial portion of the settlement. Attorney Bloor clarified the numbers
listed in the settlement agreement.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Bruch to:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a written settlement agreement, consistent with the terms of the mediated
settlement offer, to settle the City's claims against Krei arising from the Gateway project.
Motion carried 7 -0.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 9 -1 -1 Misuse Ordinance
Police Chief Gallagher discussed the proposed ordinance stating no public comments had been received since the
first reading. Mayor Kidd conducted a second reading of the ordinance, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3472
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, relating to the misuse of the 911 Emergency Call
System adding new Sections to Chapter 9.30 to Title 9 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
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It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Collins to:
Adopt the ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 7 -0.
INFORMATION
Manager McKeen discussed setting up monthly meetings with Councilmembers. He also inquired if Council would
be willing to move the January 22, 2013, Work Session to January 29, 2013, due to scheduling conflicts.
Council agreed by consensus to hold the next Work Session on January 29, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.
Manager McKeen also discussed the letter received recently by the City from the Department of Ecology (DOE) in
response to our October 30, 2012, letter regarding the numerous environmental projects the City is involved in and
the resulting financial burden on the rate payers.
Mayor Kidd spoke regarding the letter received from DOE and her concern for the rate payers. She emphasized
concern regarding the numerous environmental projects the City is undertaking and expressed appreciation for DOE
listening and responding to our requests for financial assistance. She explained DOE is requesting funds on the
City's behalf for both the landfill and harbor sediment study issues. Council discussion followed.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Nelson spoke regarding the Police Department's partnership with other local law enforcement
agencies in purchasing a new Firearms Training Simulator.
Councilmember Mania spoke regarding his upcoming speaking engagements at the Washington State Green Party
Conference and the Esprit Festival.
Mayor Kidd inquired if any Councilmembers had requests for committee assignment changes. No changes were
made. No other reports were given.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — OTHER
1. Industrial Transmission Wholesales Power Rate Ordinance
Public Works and Utilities Director Cutler stated no comments had been received by the public since the first
reading of the proposed ordinance. Council discussion followed. Mayor Kidd read the ordinance entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3473
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising 13.12.071 relating to schedule IT-11-Industrial
Transmission of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing. There being no public comment she closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Downie to:
Approve the ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 7 -0.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m.
Cherie Kidd, Mayor Janes�a Hurd, City Clerk
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