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ROLL CALL: Members Present:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
July 20, 2010
CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to
REGULAR MEETING: order at 6:03 p.m.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present ::
Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry, Councilmembers
Collins [arrived at 6:06 p.m.], Downie, Kidd, Mania, and
Nelson.
Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G. Cutler,
T. Gallagher, likAffeReezr, Y Ziomkowski, B. Smith, P.
Lusk, T. Partch, and D. Bellamente. K. bu,bu
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Downie
CEREMONIAL 1. Korean War Remembrance Week
MATTERS/
PROCLAMATIONS/ Mayor Di Guilio presented a proclamation designating the week of July 25 -31,
& EMPLOYEE 2010 as Korean War Veterans Remembrance Week to Gerry Retella and the other
RECOGNITIONS: Korean war veterans present.
2. Police Department Volunteer Recognition
Police Chief Gallagher recognized the following Police Department volunteers for
their number of volunteer hours donated in the past year: Russ Fish, James Walsh,
Marilyn Walsh, Betty Banick, Allen Banick, Charles Devoney, Gary Marler, Glen
McFall, Robert Agee, and Kristen Pendergrass.
Marilyn Harbaugh — 312 W. 5' St. spoke against the current CSO plan,
HarborWorks Development Authority, and purchasing the Rayonier property.
John Ford, 174 Hoare Rd., spoke against funding the HarborWorks Development
Authority, and presented a petition to Council opposing public funding for
HarborWorks to buy or clean up the Rayonier property.
Shirley Nixon, PO Box 178, announced an education forum on water in Sequim on
August 11, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. She also spoke against the Utility Projects Bond
Financing.
Joyce Morden 734 W. 7` St., spoke regarding the new City of Port Angeles survey
on the budget process and spoke against the HarborWorks Development Authority.
Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, spoke against the HarborWorks Development
Authority and any public funding for the clean up of the Rayonier property.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
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CITY COUNCIL
REPORTS:
Jim Hallett, 1411 S. Golf course Rd., spoke in favor of the HarborWorks
Development Authority and stated that the PDA was against any public funding for
clean up of the Rayonier property.
Nelson Cohen, spoke against the HarborWorks Development Authority and any
public funding for the clean up of the Rayonier property.
Councilmember Nelson spoke regarding her attendance at the UAC meeting, Real
Estate Committee Meeting, and her work at distributing the City's survey to the
public.
Councilmember Mania spoke regarding his attendance at the Shoreline Master
Program/Harbor Resource Management Plan teleconference, the Fine Arts Center
opening of the Safe Harbor exhibition, the Clallam County Economic Development
Council meeting regarding the presentation on renewable and alternative energy on
the North Olympic Peninsula, the Clallam Transit Board Meeting, and the North
Peninsula Builders Association tour of recycling facilities in Tacoma and Seattle.
He also spoke regarding his attendance at the meeting organized by Clea Rome to
reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled in both Jefferson and Clallam County,
and their plans to apply for a Federal TIGER grant.
Councilmember Downie spoke regarding his attendance at the Clallam County
Economic Development Council meeting regarding the presentation on renewable
and alternative energy on the North Olympic Peninsula, the welcoming of the
canoes from the tribal paddle journey at Hollywood beach, and invited staff and the
public to visit the Center for Community Design.
Deputy Mayor Perry spoke regarding his attendance at the Fine Arts Center opening
of the Safe Harbor exhibition, the opening of the Lower Elwha Klallam Heritage
Center, Parks Facilities Board meeting, the PA Forward Committee meeting, and
his trip to Victoria where he attended AM Victoria's breakfast meeting.
Councilmember Collins spoke regarding his attendance at the Real Estate
Committee meeting, Parks Facilities Board meeting, the Clallam County Economic
Development Council meeting regarding the presentation on renewable and
alternative energy on the North Olympic Peninsula, the opening of the Lower
Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, the Feiro Marine Life Center fundraiser, and he
stated he will be volunteering in Neah Bay this upcoming weekend.
Councilmember Kidd spoke regarding her attendance at the PA Forward meeting,
her work on the Hurricane Ridge Road fundraising to keep the road open during the
winter months, and her attendance at the opening of the Lower Elwha Klallam
Heritage Center.
Mayor Di Guilio spoke regarding his attendance at the Waterfront and
Transportation project consultant interviews, and the Olympic Region Clean Air
meeting in Olympia to discuss ways to reduce carbon footprints.
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• WORK SESSION: 1. Utility Projects Bond Financing
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ORDINANCE NO.
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Finance Director Ziomkowski, Bond Underwrite Lindsey Sovde from Seattle
Northwest Securities Corporation, and Bond Attorney David Thompson from K &L
Gates LLP, conducted a presentation regarding the Water and Wastewater Utility
Revenue Bonds 2010, and the Electric Revenue Bonds Series 2010, They used
PowerPoint slides to present information regarding the financing options, bond
overview, 2010 . bond issues, and the calendar for adoption of these ordinances.
Council discussion followed.
Public Works and Utilities Director Cutler provided information regarding the bond
process and the overall planning process that started last year. Council discussion.
followed.
Mayor Di. Guilio conducted a first reading of the attached Ordinances by title,
entitled
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing
the issuance of electric revenue bonds of the City in the principal
amount of SPAMT to finance the cost of improvements to the City's
Electric System; establishing the date, form, terms, maturities and
covenants of the bonds; and approving the sale of the bonds.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, combining
the City's storm water utility with the City's water and wastewater
utility; authorizing the issuance of water and wastewater utility
revenue bonds of the City in the principal amount of $PAMT to
finance the cost of improvement to the City's storm water utility and
water and wastewater utility; establishing the date, form, terms,
maturities and covenants of the bonds; and approving the sale of the
bonds.
Attorney Bloor suggested Council make a motion to approve the continuation of the
process as described and the sale of the bonds, and then bring the final bonds back .
at the August 3, 2010, regular Council meeting.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Perry to
Authorize the bond sales on August 2, and August 3, in order to take advantage of
the favorable market conditions, and the final ordinance will be presented at the
August 3, 2010, Council meeting.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Break Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 7:50 p,m, The meeting
reconvened at 8 :03 p.m.
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LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS:
CONSENT AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARINGS-
OTHER:
Resolution No. 13-10
None.
It was moved by Perry and seconded by Downie to accept the Consent Agenda
to include: 1.) City Council. Minutes for June 8 and 29, July 6 and 13, 2010; 2.)
Expenditure Approval. List: 6/26/10 to 7/9/10 for 52,1.46,235.61; 3.) Electric Utility
2010 . Resource Plan, Set Public Hearing; 4.) Bonneville Power Administration
(BPA) Residential Demand Response Cooperative Agreement & Consultant
Agreement Amendment; 5.) Consultant Agreement. Amendment No. 3 for
Commercial & Industrial Demand Response Grant Program; 6.) Energy Northwest
Interlocal Agreement Modification No. 2 for the Morse Creek. Hydroelectric
Project; 7.) Consultant Selection for Storm Water Engineering Services; 8.)
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments; 9.) College Substation witch
Replacement, Project CL06 -2010; 10.) Amendment to Friendship Diversion
Contract. Motion carried 7 -0.
1. North Olympic Library Levy Lid. Lift
Attorney Bloor stated that technically this was not a public hearing, but an
opportunity for the public to make comments regarding the proposed North.
Olympic Library Levy lid lift. Mayor Di Guilio opened up the meeting for public
comment regarding the North. Olympic Library Levy lid lift. The 'following
individuals spoke in favor of the Resolution supporting the North Olympic Library
Levy lid lift:
Megan Tuttle, 119 7 St.,
Patty Hannah, 292 View Ridge Dr. and
Mr. Scranton, 519 E. Park Ave.
Mayor Di Guilio asked if there were any individuals that wanted to speak against.
the Resolution, and no one responded. Mayor Di Guilio closed the public comment
period.
Councilmember Kidd inquired as to whether or not she should abstain from the vote
because she rents a storage space to the Friends of the Library organization.
Attorney Bloor stated she was not required to abstain from the vote on the
Resolution. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a reading of the Resolution by title,
entitled
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RESOLUTION NO. 13-10
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port . Angeles,
Washington, in support of the North Olympic Library System Levy
lid lift.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Collins to:
Approve the Resolution as read by title. Following Council discussion,
Motion carried 7 -0.
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(Cont'd)
WORK SESSION:
(Cont'd)
ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
RESOLUTIONS NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
Resolution No. 14-10
2. Byrne Justice Assistance Federal. Grant
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 20, 2010 .
Police Chief Gallagher provided information regarding the Byrne Justice
Assistance Federal grant application and introduced Deputy Chief Smith, who
provided information regarding our collaborative efforts with Clallam County on .
the grant. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 8 :27 p.m. There being no public
comment, the public hearing was closed at 8:27 p.m.
It was moved by Perry and seconded by Nelson to
Direct staff to move forward with the grant application.
Motion carried 7 -0.
2. Storm. Water Rate Reduction Incentives
Director Cutler provided information regarding the Storm Water Rate Reduction
Incentive program and introduced Storm Water Utility Engineer Partch, who
provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Incentive program. Council discussion
followed.
3. Mid -Year Finance Report /Finance Newsletter
Manager Myers informed Council that the presentation would take approximately
45 minutes and would need additional time for discussion. He asked Council if
they would prefer to postpone the Mid -Year Finance Report until the August 3,
2010 Council meeting. Council discussion followed.
Council agreed by consensus to postpone the Mid -Year Finance Report to the
August 3, 2010 Council meeting,
None,
None.
1. Interlocal Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement — Lower Elwha
Klallam Tribe (LEKT)
Police Chief Gallagher presented information regarding the Interlocal. Cooperative
Law Enforcement Agreement with the Lower Elwha. KIalIam Tribe. He explained
that members of the tribe could not attend tonight because of the Paddle Journey.
He also explained that there was a minor amendment to the agreement after the
Tribe had passed their resolution. Attorney Bloor explained that these were minor
formatting changes.
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OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
Resolution No. 14 -10
(Cont'd)
PUBLIC HEARINGS — None.
QUASI- JUDICIAL:
FINANCE: None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a reading of the Resolution by title, entitled
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -10
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington (City), authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement between the City and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
(Tribe) for Cooperative Law Enforcement.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to:
Approve the Resolution as read by title, and authorize the Mayor to make minor
modifications to the agreement.
Motion carried 7 -0.
INFORMATION: Manager Myers directed Council to the reports included in the packet and discussed
the Town. Hall meeting scheduled for July 27, 20l0, at 6 :00 p.m., the budget survey
results, the consultant interviews for the Waterfront and Transportation project, the
fundraising efforts to keep Hurricane Ridge Road open during the winter months,
the presentation by Charlie Brandt, Battelle Memorial Institute Director, on
renewable and alternative energy on the North Olympic Peninsula at the Clallam
County Economic Development Council meeting, and commended the Fire and
Police Departments for controlling the recent Fire at Parker Paint. Council .
discussion followed, including questions regarding Nippon's Co- Generation project
status. Council commended. Director Ziomkowski's for receiving the Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award.
None.
ADJOURNMENT: May • Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 9 :03 p.m.
an "si Gut io, Mayor — Ja s.a Hurd, City Clerk
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