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CALL TO ORDER -
REGULAR MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
February 3, 2009
Mayor Braun called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00
p.m.
Members Present:
Mayor Braun and Councilmembers Di Guilio, Kidd, Perry,
Rogers, and Williams.
Members Absent:
Deputy Mayor Wharton.
Staff Present:
Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Upton, G. Cutler, T.
Gallagher, D. McKeen, Y. Ziomkowski, N. West, S. Sperr, T.
Pierce, 1. Heath, and R. Bonine.
Public Present:
C. Kirkman, H. Lutz, C. Darrow, 1. Cortez, P. Lamoureux, J.
Tweter, M. Sobinni, A. May, and D. Fields. All others
present in the audience failed to sign the roster.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Williams.
Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6th, #102, previously distributed information to the Council pertinent
to currently proposed legislation, copies of which he obtained while attending a
Governor's meeting on disability issues. Mr. Ripley expressed the hope that certain State
Boards and Commissions would be retained because of their importance to the disabled.
He provided a status report on fund-raising efforts of the Disabilities Assistance Trust
Organization (DATO), urging more businesses and organizations to support the efforts.
Mr. Herb Lutz, 408 South Lincoln, owner of Maria's Mexican Restaurant, informed the
Council of a situation related to the sign for his business. The sign had been removed by
the prior tenant, and Mr. Lutz purchased a new sign that was determined by the City to
be non-conforming with City regulations. He felt the sign should be approved, as the
prior sign was stolen, and he should not be penalized.
Rob Vienneau, 585 Wasankari Road, a friend and lawyer associated with Clallam County
Pro Bono Attorneys, spoke on Mr. Lutz' behalf, indicating the issue is about non-
conforming land use rights that can be extinguished by theft. He provided background
information and urged the Council to let Mr. Lutz use the sign. Manager Myers indicated
that he and Director West would meet with Mr. Lutz to work toward resolution.
Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, indicated he had positive sentiments after reading the City
Manager's report to the Council. He held some comments in abeyance pending the public
hearing scheduled for the Reserve at Valley Creek.
Ann Martin, 3618 Southwest Orchard Street, Seattle, advised the Council she was present
as the representative for the Estate of Harry Lydiard, her father. She was interested in the
agenda item having to do with the National Park Service easements, indicating the
removal of the Elwha Dams was extremely important to Mr. Lydiard.
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PUBLIC CEREMONIES/
PRESENTATIONS:
Port Angeles Regional
Chamber of Commerce -
Review of 2008 & Preview
of 2009
WORK SESSION:
City Council Retreat
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS:
ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
RESOLUTIONS:
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
National Park Service
Easements
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Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce - Review of 2008 & Preview of
2009:
Russ Veenema, Executive Director of the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce,
provided a packet of information to the Council and noted this is his 9th year as Executive
Director. He provided a list of Chamber Board members, as well as the Chamber Budget,
and discussed the formulation of a Transportation Task Force that was created to address
cooperative efforts for all modes of transportation. Mr. Veenema referenced the Hood
Canal Bridge closure scheduled for May 1, noting the community is getting behind "No
Bridge - No Problem". Businesses are encouraged to develop added value for a
promotional effort during that time. He summarized the Chamber's involvement in the
Olympic Tourism Commission, meetings with the Board of the Sequim Chamber, and
discussions held at the last Chamber meeting where there was agreement to reach across
to Victoria and meet with the Chamber Board or Tourism Victoria group to have more
ofajoint presence. He discussed Jazz in the Olympics, marketing aspects ofthe Chamber
that the membership can use in light of current economic conditions, and he reviewed
2008 lodging tax revenues, 2009 projections, and the 2009 marketing and media plans.
The Chamber is capitalizing on TV marketing with KIRO TV and ComCast.
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City Council Retreat:
Manager Myers noted the interest expressed by the Council to conduct a retreat to discuss
major issues facing the City in the coming year. He suggested the retreat be held by the
end of February, with a Friday dinner and Saturday retreat. The Council agreed by
consensus that the proposed topics should be the focus of the retreat, and Manager Myers
indicated the Councilmembers would be polled to determine their availability. The
Council agreed on Peninsula College as the location. Any additional topics for the retreat
should be provided to Manager Myers. Department Heads will be invited for those
portions of the retreat that may be relevant to their specific responsibilities.
Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler responded to an inquiry from Councilmember
Williams by providing the anticipated time line for the Capital Facilities Plan for 2009.
Councilmember Williams felt it to be imperative that the Council consider the City's
priorities before the formulation of the CFP and the 2010 Budget.
None.
None.
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National Park Service Easements:
Director Cutler introduced for consideration four easements associated with the Elwha
River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act (EREFRA). The National Park Service
has requested additional easements to address construction of a ne~ pipeline adjacent to
the City's existing Industrial Waterline as part ofthe Elwha Dam Removal Project. City
Engineer Sperr showed aerial photographs and maps of the area in question, providing
an in-depth description of the. easements that are needed to provide a pipeline for the
Tribal hatchery. Levee improvements would also be accomplished because of the
easements. Discussion followed, with staff answering questions posed by the Council.
Appreciation was extended to the Lydiard family, who has supported this effort.
Councilmember Di Guilio announced the Utility Advisory Committee had forwarded a
favorable recommendation to the Council for approval of the easements.
Councilmember Di Guilio moved to authorize the Mayor to sign easements and
related documents for the construction, operation, maintenance, implementation,
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National Park Service
Easements (Cont'd)
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Welcome to Senior High
Students
OlyCap Contract-
Nutrition Program
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
QUASI-JUDICIAL:
Reserve at Valley Creek
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PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
FINANCE:
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Fine Arts Center
Consultant Contract with
R. Sorensen
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repair, and inspection of pipelines associated with the Elwha Dam Removal Project.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rogers and carried unanimously.
Director Cutler thanked Attorney Bloor and City Engineer Sperr for their hard work on
the easements, something they have been working on for 12 - 15 months.
Mayor Braun extended a welcome to the Port Angeles High School students who were
present this evening.
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OlyCap Contract - Nutrition Program:
Mayor Braun advised the Council he is an OlyCap Board member, and Councilmerilber
Di Guilio stated he is an employee ofOlyCap, but he is not associated with this particular
division. Deputy Director of Recreation Bonine provided information on the OlyCap
contract, indicating this is a quality program providing senior nutrition and Meals on
Wheels. The contract is for the continued use of the facilities at the Senior Center to
produce the meals. Varying discussion ensued as to the merits ofthe projected increase
of 6%, challenging economic times, the need for the City to be consistent, and the
rationale behind overall rate increases that were instituted in the Recreation Division.
Director Cutler advised the Council that the base contract calls for an annual CPI
increase, to which OlyCap agreed. He emphasized the City maintains and replaces all of
the equipment made available by the contract.
Councilmember Rogers moved to approve an extension and authorize the Mayor
to sign an agreement with Olympic Community Action I'rogram, Inc., for the use
of the Port Angeles Senior Services and Community Center. Councilmember Perry
seconded the motion. Following brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion,
which carried by a majority vote, with Mayor Braun and Councilmembers Perry,
Rogers, and Williams voting in favor of the motion; Councilmember Kidd voting in
opposition; and Councilmember Di Guilio abstaining.
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Reserve at Valley Creek:
Community & Economic Development Director West advised the Council that a public
hearing had been previously scheduled and then continued to this evening with regard to
. approval of a first phase ofthe Reserve at Valley Creek Planned Residential Development
." ';:.: ,.(R,RD). The applicant requested that the public hearing, once again, be continued to
March 3, 2008.
Mayor Braun opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. and inquired as to whether anyone
in the audience would be unable to attend the March 3rd public hearing.
Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, advised the Council of a conversation he held earlier in
the day with Mr. Joe Hofrichter on the matter ofa problem with an easement of property
connecting the Hofrichter property and the development at Laurel and Ahlvers, the
Reserve at Valley Creek. A power pole was placed in the middle of the easement, and
Mr. Lamoureux asked that the City assist Mr. Hofrichter in this regard. Director West
stated his willingness to contact Mr. Hofrichter, but he cautioned the Council that this is
a quasi-judicial matter. At 7:26 p.m., Mayor Braun continued the public hearing to
March 3,2009.
None.
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Fine Arts Center Consultant Contract with R. Sorensen:
Director Cutler introduced the matter of the Fine Arts Center Consultant Contract with
Robert Sorensen, and Deputy Director Bonine expressed gratitude on behalf of the
Friends of the Fine Arts Center, who highly recommend the work being done by Mr.
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Fine Arts Center
Consultant Contract with
. R. Sorensen (Cont'd)
CONSENT AGENDA:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
INFORMATION:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Sorensen. The Friends forwarded a favorable recommendation for approval. Deputy
Director Bonine indicated this is a budgeted item at a level 40% less than in 2008, but
that is not reflective of Mr. Sorensen's work product. Councilmember Kidd moved to
extend and authorize the Mayor to sign a personal services contract with Robert A.
Sorensen of Port Angeles, W A, to serve as the Marketing / Development Director
for the Fine Arts Center (FAC), to commence on January 1, 2009, and continue
through December 31, 2009, in a total amount not to exceed $26,400.
Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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Councilmember Di Guilio moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.) City
Council Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2009; Special Meeting Minutes of January 27,
2009; 2.) Expenditure Approval List from 1/10/2009 to 1/23/09 for $3,420,232.74; 3.)
Jackson Smart Contract / International Gateway Sign Project; and 4.) Jackson Smart
Contract / Interpretive Signs Project. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Perry. Brief discussion followed, with kudos to Jackson Smart for the International
Gateway Sign Project and the Interpretive Signs Project. A vote was taken on the
motion, which carried unanimously.
Councilmember Rogers reported that the NOAA proposal had been delivered one day
ahead of the due date.
Manager Myers recognized Firefighter Keith Bogues, who presented a check to the Port
Angeles Food Bank as part of Operation Candy Cane. He recognized Finance
Department employees on receipt of a GFOA Certificate of Achievement for the 2007
Annual Financial Report, and he recognized Nathan West and Teresa Pierce, who were
honored at the Port Angeles Downtown Association Annual Meeting.
Director Cutler provided a status report on the Gateway and 8th Street Bridges projects.
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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