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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
October 15, 2002
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wiggins called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Wiggins, Councilmembers Braun, Campbell,
Erickson, Headrick, Rogers, and Williams.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Manager Quinn, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B. Collins,
G. Cutler, D. McKeen, T. Riepe, Y. Ziomkowski, D. Miller,
M. Sanders, L. Dunbar, T. Reid, and J. Patterson.
Public Present: M. Schaad, K. Schroeder, E. Carriveau, J. McGuffey, J.
Gustafson, A. Macomber, K. Puhl, and T. Price.
PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Clerk Upton.
ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC CEREMONIES, 2002 Excellence in Communication Competition Award: Public Works & Utilities
PRESENTATIONS AND Director advised the Council that the City was recently recognized by the Northwest
PROCLAMATIONS: Public Power Association for its television and radio advertisements created to promote
energy and water conservation programs. The City received four awards in different
2002 Excellence in categories, and a video was shown of the 1st Place award for the Budget Payment
Communication Program. Director Cutler, Power Resource Manager Dunbar, and John Klemesrud from
Competition Award DenRee Productions presented the award to Mayor Wiggins.
WORK SESSION: None.
FINANCE: 1. Award Contract Pump Station Retrofits:
Award Contract Pump Director Cutler reviewed prior bids solicited for the pump station retrofits wherein only
Station Retrofits one bid was received and was 73% above the engineer's estimate. That bid was,
therefore, rejected. Bid documents for a second bid were clarified, four bids were
received, and the lowest responsive bid was 5% less than the engineer's estimate.
Following brief discussion, Councilman Campbell moved to award the bid to
Aldergrove Construction of Port Angeles and authorize the Mayor to sign a
contract in the amount of $64,020.86 for Pumo Staten Retro. fits, Pro~ect No. 2~-16 ....
Telephone PBX 2. Telephone PBX Hardware/Software and Su~br-t C'b~Fac[: ......... ~
Hardware/Software and
Support Contract Finance Director Ziomkowski explained that the current contract for hardware and
software support for the telephone system expired as of October 11,2002. The phone
system is jointly operated by the City and County, and the City needs to proceed with
a new contract for its share of the system. Director Ziomkowski noted that the proposed
contractor is a local company and can respond within a two-hour time frame. She noted
the County also plans to enter into a similar arrangement with the same company. Brief
discussion followed, after which Councilmember Rogers moved to authorize the
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Telephone PBX Mayor to sign the contract with TelecomLabs, Inc., for Telephone PBX
Hardware/Software and Hardware/Software and Support in the amount of $13,041 per year. The motion
Support Contract (Cont'd) was seconded by Councilman Braun and carried unanimously.
LATE ITEMS TO BE Mayor Wiggins asked that the matter of 1-790 be added as Agenda Item 1.3.
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS: Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, spoke in support of the city-wide efforts to bring
Westport Marine to Port Angeles. He also acknowledged Mayor Wiggins' letter to the
editor, providing additional information to the public regarding Referendum 51. Mr.
Lamoureux then directed attention to the 2003 Budget, offering caution with regard to
the funding of future projects. Noting various current cost overruns, such as on the
construction of the Rayonier portion of the Trail, he urged the Council to initiate sound
economic thinking when preparing the Budget. He asked that funding be provided for
only those items and projects deemed to be necessary.
CONSENT AGENDA: In considering the Consent Agenda, Councilman Braun referenced the Check List and
noted an expenditure for an ad related to a lineman. He spoke in support of future
efforts to involve local talent in the apprentice program of the Light Department.
Director Cutler summarized past and present efforts in that regard. Councilman
Headrick responded to commentaries made earlier by Mr. Lamoureux concerning cost
overruns on the Rayonier portion of the Waterfront Trail. Councilman Headrick
reviewed the expenditures, noting the total project costs were approximately $2,000
higher than originally anticipated. Brief discussion was held concerning the joint
auction, and Mayor Wiggins noted the attendance this evening of Melissa Schaad,
applicant for the Law Enforcement Advisory Board. Councilman Braun moved to
accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1) City Council Minutes of October 1,2002
regular meeting; 2) Check Register - October 4, 2002 - $498,212.16; 3) Electronic
Payments - October 4, 2002 - $ I 17,650.52; 4) Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Law
Enforcement Advisory Board; 5) Award Contract 2002 Tree Trimming; 6) Port
Angeles Landfill Co-composting Facility Improvements (Project 22-14) Final
Acceptance; 7) Interlocal Agreement and Surplus List for Joint Auction; 8) Rayonier
Trail - Final Acceptance; and 9) Institutional Network Contract Changes. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Erickson and carried 6 - 0, with Councilmember
Erickson abstaining from the vote relative to the approval of the October 1, 2002,
Council minutes, as she was absent from the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL Councilman Braun attended a meeting of the Real Estate Committee, as well as the
COMMITTEE AWC Regional Conference. Several issues have been addressed by the Public Safety
REPORTS: Committee, and they will be forthcoming at the Council level at a later date. On behalf
of the City Council, Councilman Braun attended a recognition for former School Board
member Dorothy Duncan. In that Ms. Duncan previously served on the City Council
and as Mayor, he suggested a proclamation honoring Ms. Duncan be prepared for the
next meeting.
CouncilmemberRogers referenced the AWC Regional meeting and was pleased with the
recognition of Port Angeles regarding the Westport announcement. She is working on
other economic development issues and has 'also been working on the Budget
.. Committee. She commended staff.for its diligence'relative to the budget preparation.
Mayor Wiggins attended the opening of the Story Telling Festival, and he noted the
success of the recent Crab Festival.
ORDINANCES NOT None.
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
RESOLUTIONS: None.
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OTHER 1. Set Public Hearing for Water/Wastewater Rates:
CONSIDERATIONS:
Councilmember Erickson moved to set a public hearing date of November S, 2002,
Set Public Hearing for for receipt of input regarding water and wastewater rates. The motion was
Water/Wastewater Rates seconded by Councilman Braun and carried unanimously.
Proposed Institutional 2. Proposed Institutional Networl¢ Darl¢ Fiber Use Policy:
Network Dark Fiber Use
Policy Power Manager Dunbar gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed policy for the
Institutional Network Dark Fiber. He provided background information relative to the
dark fiber in conjunction with the Franchise Agreement with Northland, as well as the
I-Net Services Agreement with Capacity Provisioning (C .P.I.). Recommending that the
City should not be in competition with either one, Mr. Dunbar indicated the City's
exclusive rights should only be available on a wholesale basis to Northland or C.P.I.
with an amendment to the I-Net Services Agreement with C.P.I., as well as the Franchise
and/or Fiber Optic Wide Area Network Use Agreement with Northland.
Mr. Dunbar reviewed the recommendations in detail, after which lengthy discussion
centered around why the City should not enter into the retail market. Councilman
Campbell expressed the opinion that the City is a quasi-regulator of telecable, and it
would be better to avoid private sector business as long as the public obtains the benefit
of competition in the telecommunications industry. Further, he felt that the City is
providing a public service. Attorney Knutson indicated that any contract or franchise
amendments forthcoming because of this policy decision would still require the final
action of the Council, and any concerns voiced by the Council could be addressed in the
negotiation process.
Discussion was held as to how the PUD's system interrelates with that in the City, and
clarification was offered concerning service that may be provided to schools outside the
City limits. Manager Quinn and Power Manager Dunbar noted that the City would not
be providing dark fiber to the institutions. In response to an inquiry from the Council,
Mr. Dunbar indicated the City's investment of $350,000is amortized over a period of
15 years; the costs are pro-rated by the number of fibers. Every service connection sold
by C.P.I. results in a discount to the City which directly impacts the amount the City
must pay C.P.I. Further discussion was held concerning whether the City could retail
the service. Attorney Knutson indicated the City of Tacoma is retailing this type of
service, but Port Angeles had taken the position that in our situation it made more sense
to establish a public/private partnership. Lengthy discussion followed.
Councilman Campbell moved to establish policy for use of I-Net backbone dark
fibers, to include: 1.) A. Backbone dark fibers under the City's exclusive rights
should only be available on a wholesale basis to Capacity Provisioning, Inc. (C.P.I.)
or Northland, but not to end users, in accordance with the Franchise; B. Staff
will return to the UAC on or before December 31, 2003 for guidance in reference
to wholesale availability of the 8 unassigned City dark fibers to a future
commercial service provider; 2.) If Northland does not utilize its reserve dark
fibers by April 27, 2006 for purposes other than cable services, staff will return to
the City Council to consider City or third party use of I-Net backbone reserve
fibers in accordance with the Franchise; 3.) Negotiate an amendment to the I-Net
Services Agreement with C.P.I. for the UAC's and City Council's consideration by
January 1, 2003 to allow C.P.I. to provide retail use of the City's backbone dark
fibers and C.P.I. site drop dark fibers for wide area networks for institutional users
only; and 4.) Initiate a mutually acceptable amendment to the Franchise and/or
Fiber Optic Wide Area Network Use Agreement with Northland for the City
Council's consideration by January 1, 2003 to allow Northland to use reserve
fibers for private wide area networks without restrictions related to bandwidth
being available by a commercial service provider that uses the reserve fibers. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Rogers and carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
QUASI-JUDICIAL:
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Street Vacation - STV 02-03 MISCHKE - Portion of Highland Drive:
OTHER:
CommunityDevelopment Director indicated there is a question concerning the property
Street Vacation - STV 02- valuation of this particular street vacation, so it is recommended that the public hearing
03 MISCHKE - Portion of be continued pending input from the Real Estate Committee. Councilman Braun
Highland Drive moved to continue the public hearing to November 5, 2002. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Eriekson and carried unanimously. The members of
the Real Estate Committee agreed to meet on October 29, 2002, at 4:00 p.m.
Break Mayor Wiggins recessed the meeting for a break at 7:15 p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 7:30 p.m.
INFORMATION: Mayor Wiggins informed those present that Leland Lee recently suffered a heart attack',
the City's best wishes are extended to him for a quick recovery.
On the occasion of the opening of the expanded Boys & Girls Club, Mayor Wiggins
asked if any of the Councilmembers could attend in his absence. Councilman Williams
offered to attend.
Mayor Wiggins then directed attention to Initiative 790, which would place the
management of the LEOFF II retirement system in a board of trustees consisting of six
plan participants, three employer representatives, and two legislators. At Mayor
Wiggins' request, Finance Director Ziomkowski briefly reviewed a fact sheet she had
distributed, outlining potential financial impacts to the City should this initiative be
passed. She indicated that additional costs could exceed $400,000 per year, and the
members of LEOFF 2 could see significant increases in their contribution rates.
Councilman Braun distributed an informational flyer that set forth a response to the
opposition's argument. After brief discussion, the Council felt it would be worthwhile
to seek public input. By consensus, it was agreed to set a special meeting for Tuesday,
October 22, 2002, at 7:00 p.m., to obtain pro and con statements from the public relative
to 1-790. It was also suggested that the Council receive input relative to 1-776, which
would require license tab fees to be $30 per year for motor vehicles, including light
trucks. Councilman Williams indicated passage ofi-776 would have a major impact on
Clallam Transit. The Council may opt to take a position on either initiative, but staff
was informed there was no need to prepare a resolution.
Regarding the City Manager's Calendar and Report, the Council was informed there
would be no Town Meeting regarding the budget this coming week. In addition, Mayor
Wiggins reviewed the proposed agenda for the North Olympic Peninsula Cities
Association meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss labor
negotiations for approximately 45 minutes.
RETURN TO OPEN The meeting returned to Open Session at 8:50 p.m.
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
~Glenn Wiggins, Mayor Beck~ J: ~ton~i~l~k -'~
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