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CALL TO ORDER-
SPECIAL MEETING:
ADJOURN TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION:
CALL TO ORDER-
REGULAR MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS,
CEREMONIAL
MATTERS &
PROCLAMATIONS:
WORK SESSION:
Strategic Planning
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
August 1, 2006
Mayor Rogers called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
5:30 p.rn.
The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. under the authority ofRCW
42.30.110 (i), to discuss potential litigation for approximately one-half hour. The
Executive Session was extended to 6:10 p.rn. by announcement of the Mayor.
The Executive Session concluded at 6: 1 0 p.m., and the Council convened in regular
open session.
Mayor Rogers called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
6:18 p.m.
Members Present:
Mayor Rogers, Deputy Mayor Williams [arrived at 7:08
p.m.] Councilmembers Braun, Headrick, Munro, Petersen,
and Wharton.
Members Absent:
None.
Staff Present:
Manager Madsen, Attorney Bloor, Deputy Clerk Hagar, G.
Cutler, K. Dubuc, T. Riepe, Y. Ziomkowski, T. Pierce, S.
Johns, D Bellamente, and S. McLain.
Public Present:
E. Tuttle, C. Kidd, D. Goodman, P. Lamoureux, and T.
Jennings. All others present in the audience failed to sign
the roster.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Headrick.
None.
City of Port Angeles Strategic Plan:
City Manager Madsen reminded the Council that the strategic planning process had
begun earlier in the year with the assistance of Jim Haguewood from One Group and
Teresa Pierce from City staff. Manager Madsen then deferred to Mr. Haguewood, who
recognized and thanked Ms. Pierce for her assistance. Using PowerPoint slides, Mr.
Haguewood then presented a brief overview and review of how the process was started
and at what stage the Plan is today.
Mr. Haguewood concluded his presentation by stating the next steps are public
presentation of the PI~n a,nd obtaining community comment. Suggestions forreceiving
public input includedT6wnHall meetings, Service Club meetings, and neighborhood
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 1, 2006
Strategic Planning (Cont' d)
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON TIDS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS &
PUBLIC COMMENT:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
RESOLUTIONS:
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
QUASI-JUDICIAL:
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
FINANCE:
City/PUD Wholesale
Water Agreement
meetings, as well as a public relations campaign and a dedicated page on the City's
web site with e-mail comments.
Lengthy discussion followed, with emphasis being placed on the importance of
receiving community comment on the Strategic Plan. It was the general consensus of
the Council that staffbe directed to consider the options for presenting the information
to the public, ensuring that a variety of methods are used to disseminate the information
to the largest audience possible.
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Before proceeding with the agenda, Mayor Rogers read aloud a letter to the City
Manager from the Washington Finance Officer's Association announcing that Finance
Director Ziomkowski has earned the Professional Finance Officer's Award.
Vanessa Shearer, 2446 Hidden Way, represented the Senior Games on behalf of the
Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Shearer described the Senior Games and
noted that they contribute to the economic health of the City. She acknowledged the
contributions made by City staff and reviewed the economic statistics from the 2005
Games. Ms. Shearer responded to questions presented by Council.
Dick Goodman, 1703 Melody Circle, Port Angeles, wearing the various medals he has
won at past Games, encouraged participation in the Senior Games and described the
various competitive events.
Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, congratulated Director Ziomkowski on her award, and
suggested methods to obtain public input on the Strategic Plan.
Councilmember Braun reported on the July 20th Health and Safety Committee meeting
he attended, where discussion was held on the International Fire Code Updates. He
noted that the Washington State Legislature has enacted HB 1401, which mandates that
automatic sprinkler systems be installed in new or existing night clubs prior to
December 1st. To his belief, there are three buildings in Port Angeles that qualify.
Councilmember Braun noted that skate board helmet requirements were also discussed.
None.
None.
None.
None.
None.
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CitylPUD Wholesale Water Agreement:
Director of Public Works & Utilities Cutler noted he had distributed an updated
memorandum for this item; he then deferred to Scott McLain, Deputy Director of
Power Resources, who reviewed the history of the issue and summarized the new
agreement.
It was moved by Councilmember Headrick and seconded by Councilmember
Petersen to authorize the Ml,lyor ,to sign a Wholesale Water Agreement with
Clallam County' Public Utility District #1 in accord with the terms presented by
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FINANCE:
(Cont'd)
City/PUD Wholesale
Water Agreement (Cont'd)
Lincoln Street Storm Sewer
Project 05-13
CONSENT AGENDA:
INFORMATION:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Mr. McLain. Following brief discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which
carried unanimously. Councilmember Munro noted this was a good contract for all
involved.
2.
Lincoln Street Storm Sewer, Project 05-13:
Director Cutler indicated this project will extend the storm sewer line in Lincoln Street
between 4th and 7th Streets, eliminating combined sewer overflows into Peabody Creek
at 2nd Street. He reminded the Council that the project was originally bid in May, and
the single bid received was significantly above the engineer's estimate. The project
was readvertised with scope revisions, and two bids were received. Councilmember
Braun moved to award the project and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract
with Primo Construction in the amount of $585,234~90, for the Lincoln Street
Storm Sewer, Project 05-13 and also authorize an increase in the funds allocated
from the Stormwater Utility by $100,000. Councilmember Munro seconded the
motion. Following brief clarificati~n, Councilmember Petersen announced that her son
works for Primo Construction. Attorney Bloor asked questions regarding the
Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, to which Councilmember Petersen responded. A
vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
Councilmember Munro moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.) City
Council Minutes dated July 18, 2006; 2.) Municipal Pier Repair; Project 03-18; and
3.) Expenditure Approval List: $732,999.49. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Braun and carried unanimously.
Manager Madsen announced Chief McKeen and Training Officer Bogues are in
Puyallup inspecting the City's new aerial platform truck.
Director Cutler announced that the City is looking for volunteers to man its booth at the
upcoming County Fair. He encouraged Council participation and offered to place their
names on the volunteer sign up sheet.
Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Rogers announced the need for an
Executive Session under the authority of RCW 42.30.110 (i), to discuss potential
litigation for approximately 45 minutes, with no action anticipated. The Executive
Session convened at 7:35 p.rn. and, at 8:20 p.rn., the Executive Session was extended
to 8:35 p.rn. by announcement of the Mayor.
The Executive Session concluded at 8:35 p.rn., and the Council convened in regular
open session. No action was taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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