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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/09/1995UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington January 9, 1995 Call to Order: Councilman Braun called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. II. Roll Call: Members Present: Gary Braun, Cathleen McKeown, Joe Michalczik, Bill Myers and Larry Schueler. Staff Present: C. Knutson, J. Pomeranz, C. Hagar, B. Titus, S. Hursh, and T. Sperline. III. Election of Officers Joe Michalczik moved to nominate Bill Myers as Chairman. Councilmember McKeown seconded the motion. There being no further nominations, a vote was taken the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilmember McKeown moved to nominate Joe Michalczik as Vice Chairman. Bill Myers seconded the motion. There being no further nominations, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. IV. Approval of Minutes: Councilman Braun moved to approve the minutes of the December 19, 1994, meeting as written. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McKeown. Joe Michalczik noted a correction to page 4, the amendment to the motion should read "industry is not excluded". Councilman Schueler noted that the second to the last paragraph of page 2, refers to Morse Creek as an urban service area, and the City will be a service provider. Councilman Schueler did not like this wording, as he did not feel the City was the service provider, as the City will not provide sewers, but will only provide water via the PUD. He felt the wording should be changed to reflect this. City Light Director Titus felt the word "ultimate" needed to be added because the Growth Management Act provides that in an urban growth area, the ultimate service provider is the City. Councilman Schueler stated that the City will become the service provider after -1- Utility Advisory Committee January 09, 1995 annexation, up until then the City is not providing service. Councilman Schueler asked that approval of the minutes be held in abeyance until Public Works Director Pittis is present and can clarify this statement. Councilman Braun amended the motion to state the minutes be approved as written, except that portion labeled C. PUD Water Contract. This was agreed to by Councilmember McKeown as the seconder of the motion. A vote was taken on the amended motion, which carried unanimously. Discussion Items: City Light Director Titus requested that items A and B be switched in order. A. Proposed Changes to the Port Angeles Municipal Code Steve Hursh, City Light Engineering Manager, reviewed the requested changes to the Electrical Code, explained why they were necessary, and offered to answer any questions the Committee might have. A discussion followed. It was pointed out that these were National Codes being adopted, and were enforceable whether or not they became a part of the Municipal Code. Joe Michalczik stated that many people were unaware of this safety code, and some of the rules were almost impossible to comply with. Mr. Michalczik stated that he is not opposed to the adoption of the National Safety Electric Code, however, there are certain aspects of it he is uncomfortable with, as nothing seems to be grandfathered in. Engineering Manager Hursh explained that whether or not this code was adopted, everyone is still bound by it because it is a national rule. Mr. Michalczik stated that he needed more time to review the safety code. After further discussion, Councilman Schueler moved to recommend to the City Council the adoption of the National Electric Safety Code as part of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried 4 - 1, with Joe Michalczik voting in opposition. Joe Michalczik stated that UAC packets are not delivered until Friday afternoon which allows little to no time for committee members to do any outside reading or research on discussion items. Mr. Michalczik requested that packets be sent to members at least one week prior to the meeting. It was the general consensus that this was a good idea, as it would allow time for committee members to prepare for the meeting. -2- Utility Advisory Committee January 09, 1995 B. The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Process City Light Director Titus explained the Integrated Resource Planning process and a discussion followed. Councilman Braun inquired as to costs involved in accepting the IRP, and Director Titus explained that staff is hoping to accomplish this in-house and is currently looking at software which will expedite the process. Director Titus reminded the Committee that there must be a hearing, as mandated by federal law, to decide whether or not to use the process. The law does not mandate the actual planning, it simply mandates the hearing to help make the decision of whether or not to go to an IRP process. Further discussion followed, and Director Titus explained what the alternative would be if the City did not implement the IRP process. CounciLman Braun moved to reconunend adoption of the Integrated Resources Planning as a standard and to have City Light present testimony at the public hearing on February 7, 1995, in support of Integrated Resource Planning. Joe Michalczik seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. VI. Late Reins Councilman Schueler asked for a brief discussion of the City's consultation with the Department of Labor and Industries regarding the safety standards of the brand new secondary wastewater treatment plant. L & I congratulated the City for a job well done, and then listed several things that were "serious hazards". Councilman Schueler asked why these items were not dealt with by the contractors or engineers or designers. Attorney Knutson stated that he had the same question, and was advised by Public Works Director Pittis that these are the kind of things that come up after completion of a project and that an engineer cannot be reasonably expected to anticipate all such concerns. City Manager Pomeranz explained that the City had called the State for the safety inspection because an employee had voiced some concerns. The inspection was to discover what the issues were and how to correct the problems. City Light Director Titus reminded the Committee that Daishowa is hosting a delegation from City Light and the Account Executive from Bonneville to discuss the emerging situation with regard to power supply rates, contracts, etc. This meeting will be held January 10, 1995, and all Committee members are invited to attend. VI. Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee will be held on Monday, February 13, 1995, at 4:30 p.m. -3- Utility Advisory Committee January 09, 1995 VII. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Chairman eputy City Clerk- ~/ -4-