HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/08/2011City Council Special Meeting/Utility Advisory Committee
Jack Pitts Conference Room
Port Angeles, WA 98362
March 8, 2011
3:00 p.m.
I. Call To Order
Chairman Dan DiGuilio called the meeting to order at 3:08 p.m.
II. Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present: Dan Di Guilio, Cherie Kidd, Brooke Nelson
Other Councilmembers
Present: N/A
Other Councilmemebers
Absent:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Present:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Absent:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
III. Approval Of Minutes
Chairman Dan DiGuilio asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of February 8, 2011.
Councilmember Nelson moved to approve the minutes. Cherie Kidd seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
IV. Late Items None
Don Perry, Brad Collins, Max mania, Patrick Downie
Paul Elliott
Dean Reed
Kent Myers, Bill Bloor, Mike Puntenney, Larry Dunbar, Dan
McKeen, Ken Debuc, Phil Lusk, Ernie Klimek, Rick Hostetler,
Terry Gallagher, Brian Smith, Yvonne Ziomkowski, Randy
Brackett, Kathryn Neal, Joey Currie, and Sondya Wray
Greg Johnson, Bob Jensen, Frank Needham and Rob Kopp
NoaNet, Shawn Delplain PUD #1 Clallam County,
Tom Callis PDN
V. Information Only Items
A. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Update
Chairman Dan DiGuilio stated that this topic was pulled from the agenda by staff and was not
going to be discussed.
B. Consumer Confidence/Water Quality Report for Calendar Year 2010
Ernie Klimek, Water Superintendent, addressed the annual Consumer Confidence Report is
ready to send to all of the City of Port Angeles water customers. A copy of the report was
provided.
Information only. No action taken.
VL Executive Session Potential Litigation: RCW 42.30.110(1) (i)
Bill Bloor, City Attorney, announced the Executive session which was conducted as follows:
Session began: 3:13 P.M.
Session was extended by announcements at 3:28 P.M. and 3:43 P.M.
Session ended: 3:47 P.M.
VII. Discussion Items:
A. Farallon Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 3
Kathryn Neal, P.E., Engineering Manager, discussed the construction scope of work, financing,
and projects with the Rayonier Property Archaeology Exploration support and CSO Phase 1
Project Construction support. A PowerPoint slideshow was provided with information regarding
the material management plan. A lengthy discussion followed.
Councilmember Nelson moved to recommend City Council approve and authorize City
Manager to 1) sign Amendment No. 3 to the Consultant Agreement with Farallon
Consulting in an amount not to exceed $120,600, which increases the maximum
compensation under the agreement from $95,800 to $216,400, and make minor
modifications to the agreement if necessary. Paul Elliott seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
B. Wireless Mobile Data System Sub -Grant Acceptance
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, introduced Rob Kopp and Frank Needham
from the Northwest Open Access Network. A background of the City, Police and Fire
Departments wireless mobile data needs, and the grant process was presented. A brief discussion
followed.
Paul Elliot moved to recommend City Council authorize City Manager to accept the
Northwest Open Access Network Participation Agreement for the Wireless Mobile Data
System Sub Grant, in accordance with the City's sub -grant application, and make minor
modifications to the agreement if necessary. Brooke Nelson seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
Information Only Items Continuation:
A. Utility Discount for Low-Income Senior Citizens and Disabled Citizens
Phil Lusk, Power Resource Manager, and Rick Hostetler, Customer Service Manager, shared a
PowerPoint presentation on information regarding the Utility Discount for Low Income Citizens.
Information only. No action taken.
B. Advanced Metering Infrastructure System Agreement Update
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, shared that the Implementation Plan was
approved by the City Manager, and that the fiber optic network connectors for the AMI system
were given notice to proceed, and that the information technology hardware was ordered. Phil
Lusk, Power Resources Manager, shared copies of the utility billing insert in support of the
project.
Information only. No action taken.
C. Bonneville Power Administration Residential Exchange Program Settlement
Agreement
Information only. No action taken.
VII. Next Meeting Dates: March 23 2011 Workshop
March 28 2011
VIII. Adjournment:
an DiGuilio, Mayor
4:52 p.m.
Hurd, City Clerk
Dan DiGuilio, Chair tility A. visory Sondya Wray, Administrative Specialist
Committee