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CALL TO ORDER -
REGULAR MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC CEREMONIES/
PRESENTATIONS &
EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITIONS:
Certificate of Recognition
PUBLIC COMMENT:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
December 1, 2009
Mayor Braun called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order
at 6:00 p.m.
Members Present•
Members Absent None.
Staff Present
Public Present.
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Mayor Braun, Deputy Mayor Wharton, and
Councilmembers Di Guilio, Kidd, Perry, Rogers [arrived
at 7:00 p.m.], and Williams.
Manager Myers, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, G. Cutler,
T Gallagher, D. McKeen, N West, Y. Ziomkowski, and
T. Pierce
C Warne, P. Lamoureux, M. VanCantfort, V. Rudin, P.
Downie, A. Dueno, C La, T. Callis, and T. Dammann,
Jody M. All others present in the audience failed to sign
the roster.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Perry A moment
of silence was observed in remembrance of the Lakewood Police officers.
1. Certificate of Recognition — Holiday Tree Donation to the City of Port
Angeles
Mayor Braun presented a certificate of recognition to Mr. and Mrs. Fairchild for
their donation of the City of Port Angeles 2009 Holiday Tree.
Maggie Vancantfort, 316 W. 5` St., board member of the Port Angeles Farmers
Market Board of Directors, spoke on behalf of the market. She discussed their
budget, their move to the Gateway Center, and thanked the City for their assistance
over the past year.
Cynthia Warne, 715 E. 4 St., Port Angeles Farmers Market Manager, spoke on
behalf of the market, thanking Council and the City for their support and assistance
over the past year.
Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, spoke regarding the Rayonier site, unfunded
mandates, and his appreciation for the City Councilmembers.
Councilmember Di Guilio spoke regarding the William Shore Memorial Pool Park
District Board meeting, stating that the board received a proposal from the YMCA
for pool operations. The proposal will be considered at the next meeting, on
January 5, 2010, in the Clallam County Commissioners board room.
Councilmember Kidd discussed a recent article in the Italian Vanity Fair magazine,
where the City of Port Angeles was highlighted favorably regarding Twilight.
Councilmember Perry reported on the Holiday Tree lighting ceremony downtown.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 1, 2009
WORK SESSION:
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS:
ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
William Shore Memorial
Pool District Fund Creation
Ordinance No. 3386
RESOLUTIONS:
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
CONSENT AGENDA:
Break
PUBLIC HEARINGS —
QUASI-JUDICIAL:
None.
Councilmember Williams added discussion of an upcoming event to the agenda
under Other Considerations.
I. William Shore Memorial Pool District Fund Creation
Finance Director Ziomkowski presented a proposal to create a separate fund for
accounting of the William Shore Memorial Pool Park District. She explained that
the fund would assist in keeping pool activities separate from the General Fund, and
would help support accurate financial reports. She stated that staff requests Council
waive the second reading of the Ordinance
Mayor Braun conducted a first reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO. 3386
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, creating a
fund for contract administration, maintenance and operation of the
William Shore Memorial Pool, and adding a new section, 3.16, to
Chapter 3 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Councilmember Perry moved to waive the second reading of the Ordinance,
and Councilmember Di Guilio seconded the motion. Brief discussion ensued
regarding the waiving of second readings of ordinances, waiting to adopt the budget
until the following City Council meeting, and the need for the creation of the
separate fund. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
Councilmember Perry moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Deputy
Mayor Wharton seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the motion, which
carried unanimously.
None.
Councilmember Williams discussed the process for determining the Mayor and
Deputy Mayor for the upcoming year, urging discussion to take place between the
Councilmembers regarding the matter. Brief discussion ensued regarding the Open
Public Meeting Act and the first Council meeting of the new year.
Mayor Braun read the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.) City Council meeting
minutes of November 17, 2009; 2 ) Expenditure Approval List from 11/06/09 to
11/20/09 for $1,323,426.35; 3.) Dry Creek Pedestrian Bridge /Trail Construction
Grant, Project TR04 -2006, 4.) 2009 Tree Trimming, Project WF94103/2, Final
Acceptance; and 5.) Contract for Indigent Defense Services and Contract for
Supplemental Indigent Defense Services. Councilmember Kidd moved to accept
the Consent Agenda as read. Deputy Mayor Wharton seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
Mayor Braun recessed the meeting for a break at 6:43p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 7:00 p.m.
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
Medic I Rate Adjustment
Ordinance No. 3387
2010 Budget
Ordinance No. 3388
CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
(Cont'd)
1. Medic 1 Rate Adjustment
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 1, 2009
Fire Chief McKeen explained one minor change to the Ordinance from the first
reading conducted at the City Council meeting on November 17, 2009 He stated
that the original ordinance included how the 2011 rates would be calculated, and in
the new ordinance, that was left open for determination in 2010.
Mayor Braun continued the public hearing at 7 There being no public
comment, he closed the public hearing at 7:01 p.m.
Mayor Braun conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO. 3387
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising
Chapter 13.73 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to
Medic I Charges.
Councilmember Rogers moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, and
Councilmember Perry seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the motion,
which carried unanimously.
2. 2010 Budget
Director Ziomkowski conducted a brief presentation concerning the amended 2009
Budget and the 2010 Budget, including minor changes to revenues and
expenditures, resulting in a $99,414,667 budget for 2010. Brief discussion ensued
regarding the I'ERS contribution rates and the Gateway Project.
Mayor Braun continued the public hearing at 7 11 p.m.
Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, questioned the difference between the operating and
capital expenditure budgets.
Mayor Braun closed the public hearing at 7.14 p.m.
Mayor Braun conducted a second reading of the Ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO. 3388
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending the
2009 budget and adopting the 2010 budget for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2010.
Councilmember Perry moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Deputy
Mayor Wharton seconded the motion. Brief discussion ensued regarding
appreciation for staff's effort on the 2010 Budget, the economy, and the budget for
2011. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
Councilmember Rogers reported on her meetings in Olympia as the AWC
representative, stating that there would be tough times ahead for the State of
Washington. She stated that the Governor was working hard to consider the needs
of counties and cities when determining the possible cuts over the next few years.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 1, 2009
INFORMATION:
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
Manager Myers reported that staff would announce the date to swear in the new
Councilmembers later in the week. He stated that the Council could expect to see
the final contract on the Port Angeles Farmers Market, an update of the Port
Angeles Chamber of Commerce contract, and the Lodging Tax Committee capital
project recommendations at the next Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Gary Braun, lhyor Jan
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