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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
March 5, 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, Mania, and Nelson.
Members Absent: Councilmember Downie.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Greenwood, Clerk Hurd, B. Olson, G. Cutler, N. West, T.
Gallagher, K. Dubuc, C. Delikat, T. Pierce, M. Puntenney, M. Abed, K. Neal, D Bellamente, and J. Mahlum.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Collins to excuse Councilmember Downie. Motion carried 6 -0.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Port Angeles School District student, Devon Walla led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Kidd provided a brief overview of City government functions, and introduced City Councilmembers and
staff.
Mayor Kidd, along with Port Angeles School District Superintendent Jane Pryne, presented certificates of
achievement to the following Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest winners:
Grade 8: 151 Place - Lauren Lunt, 2 "d Place - Nikaila Price, 3rd Place - Noah McGoff;
Grade 6: 151 Place - Charlotte Hertel, 2"d Place - Stuart Koehler, 3`d Place, Kyler Tourbin and Akira Connary;
Grade 5: 15` Place - Korin Urtezuela, 2nd Place - Anna Gentry, 3`d Place - Arielle Barros;
Grade 4: l' Place - Jason Kibe Jr., 2 "d Place - Hannah Reetz , 3`d Place - Caleb Corey;
Grade 3: 15` Place - Hannah Basden, 2nd Place - Tyler Diltz, 3`d Place, Lily Lauzon;
Grade 2: 15` Place - Zane Glassock, 2 "d Place - Broden Beckstrom, 3`d Place - Bryton Amsdill;
Grade 1: 15' Place - Ezra Townsend, 2nd Place - Owen Oakes, 3`d Place - Teddy Chaney;
Kindergarten: 15t Place - Elena Gonzalez, 2 "d Place - Tayven Walker, 3`d Place, Kaycee Campbell.
BREAK
Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a short break.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals spoke in opposition to removing trees at Lincoln Park:
William Hunt, 438 Lopez,
Devon Graywolf, 438 Lopez,
Jessica Dressel, 132 Spring Rd., Agnew.
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — MARCH 5, 2013
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by C1t
Manager or Councilmember - None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council discussed Consent Agenda items No. 5, 6, and 2.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Nelson to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1 City Council Minutes for February 19, 2013
2 Expenditure Approval List 2/09/13 to 2/22/13 for $962, 843 28
3 Street Banner Services Contract - ASMSigns
4 Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission Appointments
5 Tree Trimming Contract, Project No WF- 142537 -03 / Final Acceptance
6 Land Use Agreement - PA BMX Assoc /Lincoln Park
7 State Energy / Utility Conservation Projects — Interlocal Agreement
8 Correction to Resolution to Set Public Hearing / Street Vacation Petition STVI3 -01
9 Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) Grant Acceptance / Waterfront Project TR02 -2003
Motion carried 6 -0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Landfill Bluff Stabilization Project
Public Works and Utilities Director Cutler introduced City Engineer Puntenney, Engineering Manager Neal and
Tom Bourque, Engineering Director with Herrara Environmental Consultants. Tom Bourque and City Engineer
Puntenney conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Landfill Bluff Stabilization Project and the proposed
Adaptive Management Approach developed by Herrara. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd opened the meeting for public comment regarding the project.
Nicole Harris, 1137 W. 16th St., spoke on behalf of the Coastal Watershed Institute, providing input from their
scientists regarding the project and emphasizing their support for the redirection in the project.
Francisco de La Cruz, P.O. Box 2818, Blyn, stated he was encouraged by the progress seen in past couple months
and asked numerous questions.
Jim Waddell, 289 Ocean Cove Ln., spoke regarding issues with the project, his experience with similar projects, and
reminded everyone initial estimates are always high.
Gerald Wood, 334 Sutter Rd, encouraged Council and staff to take their time making the right decision and stated all
of the garbage, and the seawall, should be removed.
Council discussion followed.
BREAK
Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a short break.
FINANCE
1. Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge — Project Revision and Funding Allocation
Director Cutler conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge project revision and
funding allocation, describing reasons for construction cost increases and plan development cost decreases. He
acknowledged Exeltech Consulting Inc. owner Santos Kuruvilla, the bridge designer, and project lead Civil
Engineer Mahlum. Council discussion followed.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — MARCH 5, 2013
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Di Guilio to:
Authorize staff to increase the Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge project value to a new total of $5,800,086 and allocate a
total of $1,160,017 for matching funds The additional funds in the amount of $134,217 should be allocated from the
2013 Governmental Capital projects fund
Motion carried 6 -0.
2. Allocation of Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funds
Director Cutler conducted a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding the allocation of Federal Surface
Transportation Program Funds. He explained the State's requirements and obligations regarding these funds and the
proposed joint projects with the Port of Port Angeles to utilize both groups STP funds. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Collins to:
Continue the agenda item to March 19, 2013 Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 5 -1, with Kidd voting in opposition.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Deputy Mayor Collins reported on the Association of Washington Cities and the National League of Cities
discussions regarding keeping tax exemptions intact for municipal bonds and encouraged Council and staff to pay
close attention to this issue.
Councilmember Bruch reported on her recent attendance with Deputy Mayor Collins at the Saturday Farmers
Market Council table. No other reports were given.
INFORMATION
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and the upcoming Council Retreat regarding
the long range financial plan scheduled for March 16, 2013, at 8:30 a.m., at the Port Angeles Fire Station.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was determined there was no need for an executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m.
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Cherie Kidd, Mayor Janes Hurd, City Clerk
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