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CALL TO ORDER -
SPECIAL MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
CLOSED 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
November 16, 2010
Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to
order at 5:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent: None.
Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry, Councilmembers
Collins [arrived at 5:16 p.m.], Downie, Kidd, Mania, and
Nelson.
Staff Present: Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G. Cutler,
D. McKeen, N. West, Y. Ziomkowski, and B. Coons.
Based upon input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Di Guilio announced the need for a
Closed Session for approximately 40 minutes under the authority of RCW
42.30.140(4 0), for the purpose of planning or adopting strategy to be taken by the
City during the course of collective bargaining. The Closed Session convened at
5:01 p.m.
The Closed Session concluded at 5:44 p.m. No action was taken.
The special meeting was adjourned at 5:44 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:
Staff Present:
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1. DECA Week
Mayor Di Guilio presented the Port Angeles High School DECA students with a
proclamation recognizing November 16 through 20, 2010, as National DECA week.
Cameron Sietz, President of the Port Angeles High School DECA, spoke regarding
the program and their upcoming activities for DECA week.
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Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry, Councilmembers
Collins, Downie, Kidd, Mania, and Nelson.
None.
Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G. Cutler,
D. McKeen, N. West, Y. Ziomkowski, S. Romberg, T.
Pierce, P. Lusk, D. Bellamente, L. Dunbar, R. Bonine, and
M. Puntenney.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
CITY COUNCIL
REPORTS:
WORK SESSION:
Break:
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS:
CONSENT AGENDA:
Lou Templeton, 710 Delguzzi Dr., #302, spoke on behalf of the League of Women
Voters, commending Council for budgeting for the replacement of the Council
Chamber's audio system.
Allan Harrison, 1834 E. 5 St., spoke regarding his concerns about the automated
meter infrastructure program and urged Council to conduct public outreach and
education.
Mayor Di Guilio responded to Mr. Harrison by assuring him that Council
considered public outreach and education a priority.
Dan Anderson, 224 E. First St., asked a series of questions regarding the Combined
Sewer Overflow project.
Councilmember Mania spoke regarding the Food Policy Council meeting he
attended with Councilmember Downie and Manager Myers. Councilmember
Downie spoke regarding his attendance with Mayor Di Guilio at the Farmers'
Market City Council table. Deputy Mayor Perry spoke regarding his attendance at
the City of Victoria's Remembrance Day ceremony as the City of Port Angeles
representative. Councilmember Collins spoke regarding his meeting with AWC
representative Andy Meyer, regarding the solicitation of ideas for how AWC could
better serve cities. He also spoke regarding his attendance at the Olympic Visions
Mural dedication. Councilmember Kidd also spoke regarding her attendance at the
Olympic Visions Mural dedication. Mayor Di Guilio spoke regarding his
attendance at the Veterans Day ceremony at the Coast Guard Station, and the
Olympic Visions Mural dedication. Councilmember Nelson had no report.
1. 2011 Budget
Manager Myers and Finance Director Ziomkowski presented a PowerPoint
presentation on the 2011 Budget. Manager Myers summarized what was new in
2011, the City's strategic goals, budget enhancements, and changes to the 2011
Preliminary Budget. Director Ziomkowski provided an overview of the budget
document, discussed financial trends, and described expenditures by fund. Council
discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 7:32 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 7:42 p.m.
A Resolution to reschedule the closed record hearing regarding the Shoreline
Substantial Development Permit for Nippon Paper Industries was added to Section
H, Resolutions not requiring public hearings.
Mayor Di Guilio pulled items F5 and F2 from the Consent Agenda for later
discussion.
It was moved by Perry and seconded by Downie to approve the Consent
Agenda to include: 1.) City Council Minutes for October 12, November 1, and 2,
2010; 2.) Equipment Procurement: Light Operations trucks; 3.) 2010 Water Main
Replacements, Project WT02 -2006, Final Acceptance; 4.) Amendment #2 to
Telecommunications Consultant Agreement. Motion carried 7 -0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
1. 2011 Budget
Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. There being no public
comment, he continued the public hearing at 7:45 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 amending
the 2010 budget and adopting the 2011 budget for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2011.
2. Proposed Medic I Utility Rate Adjustments
Fire Chief McKeen provided a brief description of the Medic I Utility Rates. He
stated that Council had previously decided to use reserves rather than raise rates for
2010, but that using reserves was not an option for 2011. He stated that the
recommendation was a 9% increase, and added that the high end users were in
support of the increase for 2011. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 7 :51 p.m. There being no public
comment, he continued the public hearing at 7:51 p.m.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled,
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising
Chapter 13.73 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to
Medic 1 charges.
3. 2011 Recreation Fees Adjustment
Recreation Manager Bonine described the proposed recreation fee increases for
2011, which included the after school and summer program fees, and banner rental
fees. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. There being no public
comment he continued the public hearing at 7:58 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 Chapter 3.70, of the Port Angeles Municipal Code
relating to Recreation Division fees.
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ORDINANCE NO.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS-
OTHER:
(Cont'd)
Resolution 23 -10
Ordinance No. 3416
PUBLIC HEARINGS —
QUASI-JUDICIAL:
CONSENT AGENDA:
(Coned)
4. 2011 Property Tax Levy and Revenue/Expenses...
Director Ziomkowski conducted a PowerPoint presentation on property taxes, and
stated that the proposed property tax increase was 1%. Council discussion
followed.
Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. There being no public
comments, he closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m.
Mayor Di Guilio read the Resolution by title, entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 23 -10
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, authorizing an increase in the regular property tax
levy of 1 %, or $40,576, over the highest lawful levy for 2010.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Kidd to:
Approve the Resolution as read by title.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3416
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
levying ad valorem property taxes for the fiscal year 2011, and
directing the City Clerk to certify said amount to the Board of
Clallam County Commissioners.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Kidd to:
Approve the Ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 7 -0.
None.
F2. Expenditure Approval List: 10/23/10 to 11/5/10 for $3,033,655.87; and F5.
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Commercial & Industrial Demand
Response Grant Acceptance.
Councilmember Collins asked Director Ziomkowski to explain the large amount of
debt service payments for the month. Director Ziomkowski answered that
November was one of the semi - annual payment months for many of the City's debt
payments.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
(Cont'd)
ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
RESOLUTIONS NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 24 -10
Councilmember Kidd asked questions regarding the Demand Response Pilot
Program. Public Works and Utilities Director Cutler, and Power Resources
Manager Lusk answered questions regarding the program, reassuring the Council .
that the program was strictly voluntary. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Perry and seconded by Downie to:
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Authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and a subsequent contract with the BPA,
or Global Energy Partners acting as a general contractor for the BPA, for up to
$384,520 for the City's Commercial and Industrial Demand Response Pilot Project,
and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary.
Motion carried 7 -0.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to:
Approve the Expenditure Approval List: 10/23110 to 11/5/10 for $3,033,655.87.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Manager Myers asked Council if they wanted to add any of the items from Other
Considerations to the Consent Agenda, and Council agreed by consensus to leave
all three items in Other Considerations.
None.
1 Resolution to reschedule the closed record hearing regarding the Shoreline
Substantial Development Permit for Nippon Paper Industries
Manager Myers stated that the Resolution rescheduled the time for the closed
record hearing from December 14, 2010, to December 6, 2010, and delegated the
authority to establish rules of process and procedure for the closed record
proceeding. He read the Resolution aloud to Council
RESOLUTION NO. 24 -10
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
changing and confirming the date of the closed record proceeding, delegating to the
Mayor authority to establish rules of process and procedure for the closed record
proceeding, and establishing standards of review and for decision- making on the
closed record proceeding regarding the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
for the Nippon Paper Industries USA Co., Ltd. Mill expansion and biomass
cogeneration project.
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Perry to:
Pass the Resolution as presented.
Motion carried 7 -0.
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OTHER 1. Advanced Metering Infrastructure System Communications Plan
CONSIDERATIONS: Consultant Agreement Amendment No. 1.
FINANCE:
Manager Lusk presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Advanced Metering
Infrastructure System proposed communications plan. He discussed the phases of
the proposed project and the consultant, Parker LePla's experience with this type of
project. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Mania and seconded by Nelson to:
Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with
Parker LePla in an amount not to exceed $69,801, and to make minor modifications
to the agreement, if necessary.
Council discussion followed. Councilmember Collins expressed his concerns with
the agreement and suggested that City staff was capable of carrying out a
communications plan without a consultant.
Motion carried 6 -I, with Councilmember Collins voting in opposition.
2. Consultant Agreement: Combined Sewer Overflow Phase I,
Constructability Review, and
3. Amendment No. 8 to Brown and Caldwell Consultant Agreement
Director Cutler stated that he handed out an updated staff memo to Council at the
beginning of the meeting. City Engineer Puntenney presented information
regarding both the constructability review and the proposed amendment to the
Brown and Caldwell Agreement. He stated that the two issues were tied together,
because if the constructability review were approved, the amendment to the Brown
and Caldwell Agreement would allow them to participate in the review.
City Engineer Puntenney explained the need for a constructability review. He
stated that the review cut down on the number of change orders and due to the size
of the Combined Sewer Overflow project, this could be a significant savings for the
City. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Perry to:
Authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with Harris & Associates, for
professional services for a constructability review of the Combined Sewer Overflow
Phase I project design in the amount of $66,551.10, and approve and authorize the
City Manager to sign Amendment No. 8 to the Consultant Agreement with Brown
and Caldwell, in an amount not to exceed $14,000, which increases the maximum
compensation under the agreement from $3,728,791 to $3,742,791.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Mania voting in opposition.
None.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Manager Myers reminded Council of the Waterfront and Transportation
Improvement Plan public meeting on November 18, 2010. He spoke regarding the
public praise received regarding the Public Works and Police Department's
excellent handling of restoring power to the citizens. He also discussed his
involvement with the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Committee, and
stated that their new top priority was improving public records laws.
The ing adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
an Di Guth°, Mayor
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Date: November 16, 2010
Expected length of session: 40 minutes
Is action expected following the session: No
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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:
To consider matters affecting national security.
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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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.
Matters governed by chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act.
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: 5:01 p.m.
Was session extended
by announcement: No
If so, when:
Time session ended: 5:44 p.m.
Mayor
In attendance:
Mayor Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Perry,
Councilmembers Collins [arrived at 5:16
p.m.1, Downie, Kidd, Mania and Nelson,
Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, B.
Coons, Y. Ziomkowsk.i, G. Cutler, N.
West, and D. McKeen.
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