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CALL TO ORDER-
REGULAR MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS,
CEREMONIAL
MATTERS &
PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation Recognizing
Port Angeles as an Artist-
Friendly Community
Proclamation Recognizing
Korean War Veterans
Remembrance Week
Quarterly Report from
Chamber of Commerce
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
July 18, 2006
Deputy Mayor Williams called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council
to order at 6:02 p.m.
Members Present:
Deputy Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Braun,
Headrick, Munro [arrived at 6:05 p.m.], Petersen, and
Wharton.
Members Absent:
Mayor Rogers.
Staff Present:
Manager Madsen, Sr. Assistant Attorney Dickson, Clerk
Upton, G. Cutler, D. McKeen, T. Riepe, Y. Ziomkowski,
T. Pierce, S. Johns, J. Seniuk, and B. Slavik.
Public Present:
M. Foley, B. Sterling, B. & K. Larson, M. Cox, C. Janda,
T. Jennings, R. Curry, P. Lamoureux, P. & P. Wesley, and
R. Eubanks. All others present in the audience failed to
sign the roster.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Braun.
1. Proclamation Recognizing Port Angeles as an Artist-Friendly Community:
Deputy Mayor Williams read and presented the proclamation recognizing Port Angeles
as an artist-friendly community to Jake Seniuk, Director of the Fine Arts Center, who
was accompanied by several members of the community in support of the arts.
2. Proclamation Recognizing Korean War Veterans Remembrance Week:
Deputy Mayor Williams invited any veterans of the Korean War to join him at the dais
after which he read the proclamation declaring the week of July 27, 2006, as Korean
War Veterans Remembrance Week.
3.
Quarterly Report from Chamber of Commerce:
Russ Veenema, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, distributed a
statistical report for the Council's review, itemizing year-to-date sales and room tax
revenues, occupancies, web visits, and door counts at the Visitor's Center. Mr.
Veenema briefly cited such issues as gas prices, National Park issues, and possible
confusion about passport requirements that may have resulted in a lower increase in
tourism than anticipated. He then introduced Ms. Getta Rogers of the Olympic Cycling
Classic who discussed the upcoming cycle event, usage of the Waterfront Trail, and the
desire to have the unpaved portions of the Trail chip sealed. Discussion ensued as to
the future route of the Trail on the Rayonier property, as well as signage on the Trail.
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July 18, 2006
WORK SESSION:
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS &
PUBLIC COMMENT:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
RESOLUTIONS:
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
Signage at 1st & Peabody
Streets
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
QUASI-JUDICIAL:
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
FINANCE:
Equipment Purchase -
Dewatering Dumpster Box
& Lid for WWTP
Electric Network
Transmission Service
Application
None.
Manager Madsen removed Item M.l. from the agenda and added Agenda Item MA.,
"A" Street Substation Feeder Circuit Replacement. Councilmember Braun added
signage as Agenda Item 1.1.
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Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, inquired as to the Niichel Bond and the Gateway
Project; Manager Madsen provided further information and clarified the Niichel
property wasn't part of the Gateway Project. Mr. Lamoureux asked for a status report
on fluoride, as well as the public education effort, and he sought clarification as to the
process for petitioning the Council, which was provided by Manager Madsen.
None.
None.
None.
Signage at 1" & Peabody Streets:
Councilmember Braun received a citizen request for the placement ofwalkJdon't walk
signage at 1 st & Peabody Streets. Director Cutler responded that, if funding remains
at the end of the Gateway project, then new masts will be installed at that location
complete with the requested signage. He was, however, uncertain as to any specific
dates by which this could be accomplished.
None.
None.
Before considering the Finance Agenda, Deputy Mayor Williams offered kudos to the
Finance Department for the exemplary exit interview with the State Auditor, as there
were no [mdings or a management letter.
J. Equipment Purchase - Dewatering Dumpster Box & Lid for WWTP:
Director Cutler reviewed the need for the dewatering dumpster box and lid, which must
be purchased in order to meet regulatory restrictions for the disposal of screenings and
grit at the new Transfer Station. He described the process of the disposal of the
materials and reviewed the two bids received. Councilmember Braun moved to
authorize the City Manager to sign a contract and purchase order for a 25 yard
dewatering contained from Flo- Trend Systems, Inc. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Munro which, following brief discussion, carried unanimously.
2. Electric Network Transmission Service Application:
Director Cutler indicated the current agreement is expiring, and the application is
necessary to continue the City's transmission service for an additional 30 years. The
submission of the application is supported by the Utility Advisory Committee.
Following brief discussion on the production of power at Morse Creek,
Councilmember Munro moved to authorize the Director of Public Works and
Utilities to submit an Electric Network Transmission Application for a term of 30
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Electric Network
Transmission Service
Application (Cont'd)
"A" Street Substation
Feeder Circuit Replacement
CONSENT AGENDA:
INFORMATION:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
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years to the Bonneville Power Administration Transmission Business Line. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Wharton and carried unanimously.
3.
"A " Street Substation Feeder Circuit Replacement:
Following review by Director Cutler of the need to replace the "A" Street Substation
feeder circuit, Councilmember Munro moved to authorize the City Manager to
sign a purchase order for cable from Western States, Inc., to replace the "A"
Street Substation feeder circuits. Councilmember Braun seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
Councilmember Braun moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.) City
Council Minutes dated July 5,2006; 2.) City Council Minutes dated July 11, 2006; 3.)
Expenditure Approval List: 6/24-7/7 - $2,149,035.27; 4.) Amendment to Agreement
with Olympic Region Clean Air Agency; 5.) WUGA Utility Extension Project, Final
Acceptance; 6.) Set Public Hearing Date as required by Energy Policy Act 2005; and
7.) Appointment to Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Munro and carried unanimously.
Manager Madsen indicated there is a need to establish a date for the Council's
continuation of the strategic planning process, and the Council agreed by consensus to
schedule the work session for August 1 st.
Based on input from Sr. Assistant Attorney Dickson, Deputy Mayor Williams
announced the need for an Executive Session under the authority ofRCW 42.30.110
(i), to discuss potential litigation for approximately 20 minutes to one-half hour, with
no action anticipated. The Executive Session convened at 6:53 p.m. and, at 7:15 p.m.,
the Executive Session was extended to 8:15 p.m. by announcement of the Deputy
Mayor.
The Executive Session concluded at 8:15 p.m., and the Council convened in regular
open session. No action was taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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