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CALL TO ORDER -
SPECIAL MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
CALL TO ORDER -
REGULAR MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
CEREMONIAL
MATTERS/
PROCLAMATIONS/
& EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITIONS:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
October 5, 2010
Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to
order at 5:04 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent: None.
Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry [via
speakerphone], Councilmembers Collins, Downie, Kidd,
Mania, and Nelson.
Staff Present: Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, M.
Puntenney, and K. Neal.
Based upon input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Di Guilio announced the need for an
Executive Session for approximately 40 minutes under the authority of RCW
42.30.110(1)(b), regarding the acquisition of real estate; and RCW 42.30.110(1)(i),
to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel. The Executive Session convened
at 5:04 p.m.
The Executive Session concluded at 5:45 p.m. No action was taken.
The special meeting concluded at 5:45 p.m.
Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to
order at 6:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present:
1. Communities in Motion Week
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Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry [via
speakerphone], Councilmembers Collins, Downie, Kidd,
Mania, and Nelson.
Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd,
T. Gallagher, D. McKeen, Y. Ziomkowski, S. Roberds,
and L. Dunbar.
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Councilmembers Downie and Mania presented a proclamation to Terry Weed,
General Manager of Clallam Transit, recognizing October 13, 2010, as
Communities in Motion Day.
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CEREMONIAL
MATTERS/
PROCLAMATIONS/
& EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITIONS:
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
CITY COUNCIL
REPORTS:
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
WORK SESSION:
2. Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Di Guilio presented a proclamation to Leslie Bond, Program Manager of
Healthy Families of Clallam County, recognizing the month of October as
Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Steve Hamm, Marrowstone Island, invited Council and the citizens of Port
Angeles to a Citizens for Local Power luncheon on October 24, 2010, where their
guest speaker, Jack Robertson, will conduct a presentation on developing local
energy resources.
Councilmember Nelson spoke regarding her attendance at the Clallam County
Commissioners meeting regarding the E -91 1 tax increase, the meetings held during
the week with Studio Cascade regarding the Waterfront and Transportation
Improvement Plan schematic design phase, and meetings regarding the new AMI
system usage and importance.
Councilmember Downie also spoke regarding his attendance at the meetings held
by Studio Cascade.
Mayor Di Guilio spoke regarding the Fire Consolidation Planning Committee's first
meeting.
Councilmember Kidd spoke regarding her attendance at the meetings held by
Studio Cascade, and her attendance at the Saturday Farmers Market Council table
with Councilmember Collins.
Deputy Mayor Perry, Councilmember Collins, and Councilmember Mania had no
report.
1. CSO Purchase Agreement
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
1. Preliminary 2011 Budget
Manager Myers introduced Finance Director Ziomkowski, who described the
reasons for amending the 2010 Budget in October. Director Ziomkowski conducted
a PowerPoint presentation regarding the amended 2010 Budget, and discussed the
major changes in revenues and expenditures, including fund closures, adjustments
to project timelines, equipment purchases, and bond proceeds. She also described
the reasons for the fund closures, explaining the changes in accounting standards
and reporting requirements.
Director Ziomkowski discussed the 2011 preliminary budget, including steps taken
to control expenditures, budgeting for priorities, the Citizen Survey, and Council
priorities. She described the major changes in revenues and expenditures, and listed
some of the assumptions included in the 2011 preliminary budget. Council
discussion followed.
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WORK SESSION:
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Break:
PUBLIC HEARINGS- 1 Utility Retail Rate & Fee Adjustments
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 5, 2010
Director Ziomkowski presented information regarding a list of supplemental budget
requests, including software for the Legal Department, replacement of the Council
Chamber's audio system, the Army Corps of Engineers Rip Rap Repair project on
Ediz Hook, and additional server storage. Council directed staff to address the
options for funding the additional requests. Council discussion followed.
Manager Myers informed Council that staff would use this direction and return with
a detailed preliminary budget. He described the budget schedule over the next two
months and stated there would not be a need for a special meeting on October 26,
2010. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 7:12 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 7:26 p.m., and Deputy Mayor Perry did not rejoin the meeting via
speakerphone.
Deputy Director of Power Systems Dunbar conducted a PowerPoint presentation on
the 2011 proposed utility retail rate and fee adjustments. He provided historical
utility rates and costs by utility, proposed rate and fee adjustments by utility, and
then summarized the process for adopting the proposed changes to be effective in
January 2011. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 8:36 p.m.
Bob Dunlap, a MANNA volunteer, stated that 80% of the funds MANNA
distributes are for electric utilities for the needy. He explained that little changes
make a big difference to the people who are struggling to get by and wanted
Council to consider this perspective.
Mike Doherty, Clallam County Commissioner, stated that he appreciated hearing
Council discuss the issue of utility rate and fee increases, because it was not this
way in the past. He discussed the need for County and City collaboration and
added that even more entities could be included in collaborative efforts. He
discussed alternatives to the City's current CSO treatment plans and inquired as to
why Council had not responded to his email. He expressed his opinions about fund
balances in many of the utilities being too high and discussed possible increases to
the City's recycling program.
Council stated that they did not receive the email and Manager Myers responded
that staff resolved the email issue. Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing at
8:50 p.m.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising
Sections of Chapters 3.70, 13.12, 13.57, and 13.65 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code relating to Public Works & Utilities Department
Fees.
Council discussion followed.
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LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS:
CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTIONS NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS —
QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FINANCE:
INFORMATION:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
None.
Manager Myers asked Council to consider adding the first readings of the two
Ordinances included in Section G to the Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to:
Add Items G 1, 2010 Budget Amendments, and G2, Fund Closures, to the Consent
Agenda.
Motion carried 6 -0.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Mania to approve the Consent
Agenda to include: 1.) City Council Minutes for Septernber 21, 2010; 2.)
Expenditure Approval List: 9/11/10 to 9/24/10 for $2,242,971.78; and 3.) Public
Display of fireworks Permit; 4.) 2010 Budget Amendment Ordinance — first
reading; and 5.) Fund Closures Ordinance — first reading. Motion carried 6 -0.
None.
None.
None.
Manager Myers addressed the reports included in the packet, the HarborWorks
dissolution process, the Recreation Division changes and projects, current State-
wide ballot initiatives, the AWC regional meeting on October 28, 2010, the ribbon
cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the new Wal -Mart on October 27, 2010,
current Dry Creek Bridge construction, and discussed the possibility of an appeal
on Nippon's FEIS. He also discussed the recent meetings with Studio Cascade and
stated that Bill Grimes would be back on October 21, 2010, to conduct a
presentation for Council.
Attorney Bloor stated that it would be a quasi-judicial matter if the City received an
appeal regarding Nippon's FEI;. He reminded Council of the rules and process
associated with quasi-judicial matters.
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Dan Di G io, May r
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sa Hurd, City Clerk
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Date: October 5, 2010
Expected Length of session: 40 minutes
Is action expected following the session: No
At the start of Executive Session, remind participants that:
• Only announced topics may be discussed
• No final action can be taken in Executive Session
• Discussions are confidential
Reason for Executive Session:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To consider matters affecting national security.
X To consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase
when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased
price.
To consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease when
public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price.
However, final action selling or leasing public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the
public.
To review negotiations on the performance of public bid contracts when public
knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased costs.
To consider, in the case of an export trading company, financial and commercial
information supplied by private persons to the export trading company.
To receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public officer or
employee. However, upon the request of such officer or employee, a public hearing or a meeting
open to the public shall be conducted upon such complaint or charge.
To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the
performance of a public employee. However, subject to RCW 42.30.140(4), discussion by a
governing body of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be generally applied
within the agency shall occur in a meeting open to the public, and when a governing body elects
to take final action hiring, setting the salary of an individual employee or class of employees, or
discharging or disciplining an employee, that action shall be taken in a meeting open to the
public.
To evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective office.
However, any interview of such candidate and final action appointing a candidate to elective
office shall be in a meeting open to the public.
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X To discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to agency
enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or
potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official
capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is
likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency.
Closed session under RCW 42.30.140:
To discuss proceedings concerned with the formal issuance of an order granting,
suspending, revoking, or denying any license, permit, or certificate to engage in any business,
occupation, or profession, or to receive a license for a sports activity or to operate any
mechanical device or motor vehicle where a license or registration is necessary; or
Meeting of a quasi-judicial body relating to a quasi-judicial matter between named parties
as distinguished from a matter having general effect on the public or on a class or group.
X Collective bargaining session with employee organization, including contract
negotiations, grievance meetings, and discussions relating to the interpretation or application of a
labor agreement or a portion of a meeting which the governing body is planning or adopting the
strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective
bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceeding, or reviewing the
proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress.
Time session began: 5:04 p.m. In attendance:
Was session extended
by announcement: No
If so, when:
Time session ended: 5:45 p.m.
Matters governed by chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act.
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Mavor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry
f via speakerphonel, Councilmembers
Collins, Downie, Kidd, and Nelson.
Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, M.
Puntennev, and K. Neal.
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C lerk