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CALL TO ORDER-
REGULAR MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS,
CEREMONIAL
MATTERS &
PROCLAMATIONS:
American History Month
Proclamation
Proclamation to Police and
Fire Department V ohll1teers
Lifetime Presidential
Volunteer Service
Recognition
Lifetime Volunteer
Service Recognition
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
May 20, 2008
Mayor Braun called the regular meeting ofthe Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00
p.m., announcing this is ajoint meeting with the Board of Commissioners of the Port of
Port Angeles. The Mayor welcomed Commission President John Calhoun, Commissioner
George Schoenfeldt, Commissioner Jim McEntire, Executive Director Bob McChesney,
Director of Finance and Administration Bill James, and Legal Counsel Steve Oliver.
Commission President Calhoun then formally opened the special meeting of the Board
of Commissioners.
Members Present:
Mayor Braun, Deputy Mayor Wharton, and Councilmembers
Di Guilio, Kidd, Perry, Rogers and Williams.
Members Absent:
None.
StafJPresent:
Manager Madsen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Upton, G. Cutler, T.
Gallagher, D. McKeen, Y. Ziomkowski, S. Roberds, N. West,
and T. Pierce.
Public Present:
J. Neves, P. Wesley, W. Hamilton, G. & B. Ferguson, H.
Oien, P. Gagnon, K. & D. Huff, O. Campbell, F. Charles, G.
Demetriff, K. McCormick, R. Mantooth, B. Scott, B.
Roberds, P. Lamoureux, and R. McCoy. All others present
in the audience failed to sign the roster.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Port Commission President Calhoun.
1. American History Month Proclamation:
Mayor Braun read and presented a proclamation to Brian Pettyjohn, Exchange Club
President-Elect, declaring the month of May, 2008, as American History Month.
2.
Proclamation to Police and Fire Department Volunteers:
Mayor Braun read and presented a proclamation to Police and Fire Volunteers, declaring
April 27 - May 3,2008, as National Volunteer Week.
3. Lifetime Presidential Volunteer Service Recognition:
Mayor Braun read and presented a formal tribute to Charles DeVoney, Port Angeles
Police, Volunteer, who was recognized by President George W. Bush's Council on
Service and Civic Participation.
4.
Lifetime Volunteer Service Recognition:
This recognition was deferred until the time Mr. Masi could be present.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 20, 2008
WORK SESSION:
City Cooperation with Port
of Port Angeles regarding
the Port Angeles Harbor
Resolution No. 2-08
Ordinance No. 3333
City Cooperation with the Port of Port Angeles Regarding the Port Angeles Harbor:
Manager Madsen opened the work session by discussing the history and closure of the
Rayoriier Mill; the signing ofa tri-Ievelletter of understanding related to cleanup of the
site; and the commencement of City meetings with the Department of Ecology and
Rayonier to find a way to move cleanup, restoration, and redevelopment to a higher
priority level. In considering the formation of a Public Development Authority, he
indicated both the City and the Port are working in close cooperation with the
Washington State Department of Ecology and Rayonier to solve a community challenge
through stewardship to the benefit of the community.
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Port Executive Director McChesney introduced the concept ofthe Public Development
Authority to the Port Commissioners, providing the background of the cooperative
venture between the City and the Port to form a new community agency to manage
cleanup and redevelopment of the Rayonier site.
Commission President Calhoun explained the Port's process in considering resolutions,
after which Commissioner Schoenfeldt moved to introduce Resolution 08-968:
A Resolution Authorizing the Establishment of an Interlocal Agreement
between the Port of Port Angeles and the City of Port Angeles to
Coordinate Actions Related to Potential Redevelopment of the Harbor
Area and Waterfront Commonly Known as the Former Rayonier Mill Site.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner McEntire and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Schoenfeldt moved to waive the second reading of Resolution 08-968.
Commissioner McEntire seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Commissioner Schoenfeldt moved to adopt Resolution 08-968. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner McEntire and carried unanimously.
Mayor Braun read the Resolution by titled, entitled
RESOLUTION NO. 2-08
A RESOLUTION of the City Council ofthe City of Port Angeles, Washington,
in support ofa cooperative effort with the Port of Port Angeles for the
cleanup and redevelopment of the Port Angeles harbor and the former
Rayonier Mill Site.
Deputy Mayor Wharton moved to pass the Resolution as read by title.
Councilmember Perry seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Manager Madsen indicated the City needs to consider an Inter/ocal Agreement separately,
as it commits the City to work in partnership with the Port. Attorneys Bloor and Oliver
explained the details ofthe Inter/ocal Agreement involving purposes, regulatory powers,
and community benefit by joining the statutory authorities to come to a resolution ofthe
issues identified.
Following brief discussion, Councilmember Perry moved to adopt the Interlocal
Agreement between the City and the Port of Port Angeles for the Preservation and
Enhancement of the Port Angeles Harbor and Waterfront. Councilmember
Williams seconded the motion. Manager Madsen and Attorneys Bloor and Oliver
responded to questions posed by the Council. A vote was taken on the motion, which
carried unanimously.
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Manager Madsen indicated the best method for creating the Public Development
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WORK SESSION:
(Cont'd)
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City Cooperation with Port
of Port Angeles regarding
the Port Angeles Harbor
Resolution No. 2-08
Ordinance No. 3333
(Cont'd)
Break
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS
AND PUBLIC
COMMENT:
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ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 20, 2008
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Authority is through the adoption of an Ordinance, and Attorney Bloor proceeded to
describe the purpose of the Ordinance in creating the PDA and authorizing a charter. He
summarized the contents. The Port Commissioners shared their thoughts on the creation
of the PDA. Commissioner Schoenfeldt moved to nominate Bart Irwin and Jerry
Hendricks as the representatives of the Port of Port Angeles to the Board of
Directors of the Public Development Authority. Commissioner McEntire seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
Councilmember Rogers, who has served as the Council's representative to this endeavor,
introduced those nominated to serve as the City's representatives to the PDA Board of
Directors: Karen McCormick, Howard "Howie" Ruddell, and Orville Campbell.
Discussion was then focused on the Charter under which the Public Development
Authority will operate, and Manager Madsen reviewed the specifics of the Charter,
emphasizing this effort is for the greater community. He summarized each ofthe Articles
of the Charter, the make-up of the Board of Directors, and tasks set forth in the document.
Mayor Braun read the Ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO. 3333
AN ORDINANCE creating the Port Angeles Harbor Works Public Development
Authority; authorizing a charter and bylaws therefor; establishing a Board
of Directors to govern the affairs of the PDA; and describing how the PDA
shall conduct its affairs.
Councilmember Perry moved to waive the second reading of the Ordinance.
Councilmember Kidd seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Councilmember Rogers moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Williams, and following brief discussion, a vote was
taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
Members of the City Council and the Port Commission praised the formation of the
Public Development Authority, expressing appreciation to all staff members assisting in
this effort. Feeling the actions taken by the Council and Port Commission have shown
great leadership, they look forward to working together for the greater good of the
community.
Mayor Braun recessed the meeting for a break at 8:21 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
8:43 p.m.
There were no late items added to the agenda by staff or the Council.
Harley Oien, 215 Rife Road, Secretary of the Dry Creek Coalition, read a letter to the
Council on the matter of restoring the Dry Creek Watershed, asking the Council to totally
remove the unlined dump garbage in the Landfill.
Darlene Schanfald, Olympic Environmental Council, P. O. Box 2664, Sequim, addressed
the Council on the lack of a public process before the formation of the Public
Development Authority.
Joseph Neves, 1702 Melody Circle, #316, read two letters to the Council on a proposal
to add the old Rixon Garage, 105-107 East Front Street, to the State Heritage Register.
He asked the Council for a commitment in that regard.
None.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 20,2008
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution to Amend
Council's Rules of
Procedure
Resolution No. 3-08
Movement of Items to
Consent Agenda
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FINANCE:
CONSENT AGENDA:
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
Consideration of Minor
Amendments to
Comprehensive Plan and
Land Use Map
Ordinance No. 3334
1.
Resolution to Amend Council's Rules of Procedure:
Attorney Bloor presented two versions of Resolutions having to do with a change in the
placement of public comment on the City Council meeting agenda. He noted that Version
B of the Resolution would add language giving the Mayor the discretion to limit the
subject matter of public comment. Mayor Braun read the Resolution by title, entitled
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RESOLUTION NO. 3-08
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City ofPort Angeles, Washington,
amending Section 8 of the Council's Rules of Procedure, order of
business on the agenda.
Councilmember Williams moved to pass the Resolution (Version B) as read by title.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Di Guilio. Discussion followed on the
merits of limiting the subject matter, and a vote was taken on the motion, with
Councilmember Williams-voting in favor ofthe motion, and the remaining members
of Council voting in opposition. The motion, therefore, failed.
Councilmember Perry moved to pass the Resolution (Version A) as read by title.
Deputy Mayor Wharton seconded the motion, which carried 6 - 1, with
Councilmember Kidd voting in opposition.
Movement of Items to Consent Agenda:
Manager Madsen broached the subject of moving certain agenda items to the Consent
Agenda. Deputy Mayor Wharton moved to consider Agenda Items F.t., G.2., J.t.,
J.2., and J.3. as part of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Kidd seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
None.
None.
All Finance items were moved to the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Williams moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: (1) City
Council Minutes dated May 6,2008; (2) Special City Council Minutes dated May 13,
2008; (3) Expenditure Approval List from 4/26/08 to 5/9/08 for $1,905,156.56; (4)
Power Pole Replacement Contract, Proj ect WF -68680/1; (5) P A Forward Appointments
and Reappointments; (6) Authorization to go to Bid for Firefighting Ensembles - Grant
Funds Received; (7) 2008 TIP & CFP Resolution to set Public Hearing - Resolution No.
4-08; (8) Bonneville Power Administration (BP A) Delegation Agreement; (9) Remote
Substation Monitoring System, Project CL-0307; (10) Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL)
Promotion Agreement Amendment; and (11) Approval of Services Contract with
Friendship Diversion Services. The motion was seconded by Deputy Mayor Wharton
and carried unanimously.
1.
Consideration of Minor Amendments to Comprehensive Plan and Land Use
Map:
Community & Economic Development Deputy Director West advised the Council that
a first reading of the Ordinance had been conducted at the Council's meeting of May 6,
2008, to include proposed amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan text, Land Use
Map, Urban Growth Area Map, and City Street Map. Mayor Braun conducted the second
reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled
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OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
(Cont'd)
Consideration of Minor
Amendments to
Comprehensive Plan and
Land Use Map
Ordinance No. 3334
(Cont'd)
CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
INFORMATION:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 20, 2008
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ORDINANCE NO. 3334
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting an
an Updated Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map.
Deputy Mayor Wharton moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, to include
the attached Findings 1 - 12 and Conclusions A-C. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Perry and carried unanimously.
Mayor Braun reported on the visit of the Great White Fleet, sharing a plaque that was
presented by the Captain of the USS Ohio. Director Cutler assisted in reviewing the
event.
Discussion was held concerning the policy and disposition ofthe City-owned property on
Railroad Avenue; Deputy Mayor Wharton felt that the Community & Economic
Development Committee had reached an impasse on the matter. The Real Estate
Committee also addressed the policy and agreed the property should remain as is,
particularly because the City shouldn't be competing with the private sector.
Director Cutler distributed copies of his presentation regarding the Capital Facilities Plan.
Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Braun announced the need for an Executive
Session for approximately 15 minutes under the authority ofRCW 42.30.11O(1)(b),
acquisition of real estate, and RCW 42.30.110(l)(i), to discuss with legal counsel
representing the agency matters relating to potential litigation, with no action to follow.
The Executive Session convened at 9:38 p.m., and at 9:54 p.m., the Executive Session
was extended for an additional 30 minutes by announcement of the Mayor.
The Executive Session concluded at 10:23 p.m., and the Council convened in regular
open session. No action was taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
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