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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/24/2004 5402 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 24, 2004 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Headrick called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order SPECIAL MEETING: at 3:05 p.m. This special meeting was called to deal with an emergency involving damage to property and the likelihood of further damage to property and injury to persons. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Headrick, Councilmembers Erickson, Munro, Pittis, Rogers [arrived at 3:10 p.m.], and Williams. Members Absent: Councilmember Braun. ~ Staff Present: Manager Quinn, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Upton, B. Collins, M. Connelly, G. Cutler, D. McKeen, Y. Ziomkowski, G. " Kenworthy, M. Puntenney, B. Coons, S. Sperr, B. Beverford, S. McLain, and T. Smith. Public Present: No one signed the roster. Water Main Failure Mayor Headrick immediately turned the meeting over the Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler, who informed the Council that this emergency meeting had been called by virtue of a waterline break in a 30" concrete ductile pipe near the Olympic National Park Headquarters. Deputy Director of Operations Puntenney, with the use of PowerPoint slides, showed pictures of the break that occurred at 2:56 a.m. Tuesday morning, causing the Peabody Reservoir to discharge. The valves were secured by the Water Division, and the City is now in recovery operations. Deputy Director Puntenney reviewed the chronology of events, as well as the depletion levels of the reservoir, causing the City to secure the line to the PUD and the Mt. Pleasant chlorinator. He explained how the Mill Creek reservoir serves the high zone, and its depletion levels have continued to decrease. When it reaches the 5' level, service cannot continue from that reservoir. Deputy Director Puntenney advised the Council that the Fire Department responded by pumping water into the reservoir and, in the meantime, it is hoped the last of the materials needed for repair will arrive by 1:00 a.m. It is expected that repairs should be complete by Wednesday evening or early Thursday. Deputy Director Puntenney noted that Human Resources is working the damage issues at the present time. In reviewing the interim measures being taken, Deputy Director Puntenney noted the Fire Department's efforts, as well as other possibilities being considered to pump up the reservoir with the use of portable pumps or fire tracks through fire hydrants. Staff is recommending that water conservation efforts be undertaken immediately. Director Cutler explained that this particular line was scheduled for replacement; the project had been delayed for one year. However, a contract was just let on the replacement, and the contractor is working with the City crews on this issue. He then reviewed the five stages of the City's Water Shortage Plan, recommending that the Council declare a Stage 4 water shortage. This condition would require that only -1- 5403 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING August 24, 2004 Water Main Failure essential water would be used, both indoor and outdoor. It is expected that the media (Cont'd) would be notified immediately in order to notify the public as quickly as possible. In addition, the Finance Department would utilize the autodialer to notify the customers throughout the evening. There will be a critical shortage south of Lauridsen Boulevard and Highway 101, so that would be the area of focus for the autodialer capability. Meter readers will also be asked to assist in notifying the public, and the City will be in contact with Wave Broadband to request notification assistance as well. Councilmember Williams suggested that Olympic National Park be asked for assistance via its broadcast system. Brief discussion ensued, with Director Cutler responding to questions from the Council., noting he would like to avoid water rationing if at all possible. Couneiimember Williams moved to implement a Stage 4 water emergency and authorize the City Manager or Public Works Director to move to a Stage 5 if deemed necessary. The motion was seconded by Couneilmember Rogers and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. Richard ea tic , Mayor Be~k~- J. Uptonlqity C-~rk - - -2-