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w a s h i n g t O N, U.S.a. 321 EAST FIFTH STREET
May 4, 1999
REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
IAGENDA ITEM First Action ? Action Taken
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A. CALL TO ORDER - Regular Meeting (6:00 p.m.)
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CEREMONIAL MATTERS & I I
PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation recognizing May 16 - 22, 1999, as 1
"National Public Works Week"
B. WORK SESSION
C. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS (By Council, Staff or Public) AND
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA (This is the opportunity for members of the
public to speak to the City Council about anything not on the agenda, please keep comments to 5-]0 minutes.)
D. FINANCE
1. Award bid for water utility materials Action
2. Award bid for 3 wheel broom sweeper Action
E. CONSENT AGENDA
City Council minutes - April 20 and 26, 1999 Action
F. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
G. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS
Right-of-way ordinance revisions Action
H. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution commending Jack Pittis on his Action
distinguished service to the City of Port
Angeles Action
2. Resolution for sole source software for
Wastewater Treatment Plant operation
NOTE: HEARING DEVICES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE
MAYOR TO DETERMINE TIME OF BREAK
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AGENDA ITEM First Action ? Action Taken
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I. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
t. Appointments to Planning Commission 33 Action
2. Interlocal Agreement with Port of Port 35 Action
Angeles for Wildlife Hazard Management
Plan
3. Recommendation for Water Quality Report 39 Action
4. Consideration of partnership with Olympic 43 Action
Park Institute for Marine Life Center
operation
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS- QUASI-JUDICIAL
(7:00 P.M. or soon thereafter)
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS- OTHER
L. INFORMATION
1. City Manager's Report (Page 45)
2. Parks & Recreation Hotel/Motel Report - 4th Quarter, 1998, and 1 st Quarter, 1999 (Page 47)
3. Humane Society Report - March, 1999 (Page 49)
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION (As needed and determined by City Attorney)
N. ADJOURNMENT [ ActionI
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings are set by the City Council in order to meet legal requirements pertaining to matters such as, land use permit applications, proposed
amendments to City land use regulations, zoning changes, annexations. In addition, the City Council may set a public hearing in order to receive
public input prior to making decisions which impact the citizens. Certain matters may be controversial, and the City Council may choose to seek public
opinion through the public hearing process.
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 4, 1999
I. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING: {0~'- D .~_ ·
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II. ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Mayor Braun
Councilman Campbell
Councilman Doyle
Councilman Hulett
Councilmember McKeown
Councilman Wiggins
Councilman Williams
Staff Present: Other Staff Present:
Interim Manager Pittis
Attorney Knutson V/ ~ q,~J~aP')L -'-
Clerk Upton
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B. Becker
S. Brodhun ~ , :i~i q~:~'J~'- . _
B. Collins
K. Godbey
S. Ilk
III. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Reason:
Approximate Length:
IV. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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DATE OF MEETING: May 4, 1999
LOCATION: City Council Chambers
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Ordinance/Resolution Distribution List
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City Manager
City Atty. (1)
Planning
Deputy Clerk
Personnel
Cust. Svcs.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE: May 4, 1999
TO: MAYOR BRAUN AND CItY COUNCIL
FROM: Jack Pittis, Director of Public Works and Utilities
SUBJECT: National Public Works Week - May 16-22
Issue: The City of Port Angeles has 82 public works employees dedicated to providing quality and
cost effective services to the citizens of Port Angeles, and it is fitting that the City of Port Angeles
recognize the talents of those individuals during National Public Works Week.
Recommendation: Proclaim that May 16 - 22, 1999 be National Public Works Week in the City
of Port Angeles.
I am very pleased that one of my last memos to the City Council is a memo that requests that the
Mayor proclaim May 16-22, 1999 as National Public Works Week in recognition of the efforts of 82
city employees in the Public Works Department. I have watched field operations employees perform
under very extreme conditions during snow storms when equipment would breakdown just at the
wrong time or repairing watermains and electrical line breaks when the weather was freezing cold and
everyone else was home warm next to the fire. Or there were times when employees have been head
to foot in sewage to clear a sewerline blockage or have tried to stop a loaded garbage truck during
the snow on Konapaski hill (8/9 alley by Fine Art Center). Generally the office personnel is right in
the fight with the field crews attempting to figure out the required fix to the problem.
These employees maintain a very complex system of electrical, water, sewer, storm drain, solid waste
and street facilities. We are one of the few cities in the State of Washington that provides this amount
of services to their citizens. A listing of general categories of our services are:
Wastewater Collection Street maintenance
Wastewater Treatment Drainage/Storm system maintenance
Biosolids composting Electrical distribution system maintenance
Water distribution Equipment maintenance
Water supply and disinfection Conservation programs
Solid Waste collections Building and construction permits
Solid Waste Disposal Civil engineering
Curbside Recycling Electrical engineering
It has been an honor to be the Director of Public Works for 19 years with such a talented and
dedicated group of employees.
Attachment: Proclamation
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PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
MAY 16 - 22, 1999
WHEREAS; public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our
citizens' everyday lives; and
WHEREAS; the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient
operation of public works systems and programs such as electrical, water, sewer, streets
and highways, public buildings, solid waste collection and disposal, and snow removal and
engineering services; and
WHEREAS; the health, safety, and comfort of this community greatly depends on public
works facilities and services; and
WHEREAS; the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as, their planning,
design, and construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of its public works
employees; and
WHEREAS; the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public works
departments is materially influenced by the public's attitude and understanding of the
importance of the work these people perform;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ANGELES in consideration of the above findings:
The week of May 16 through May 22, 1999, shall be known as "NATIONAL PUBLIC
WORKS WEEK". I urge all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with
the issues involved in providing our public works services and to recognize the
contributions that public works employees make every day to our health, safety, and
comfort.
SIGNED, THIS 4th DAY OF MAY, 1999.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMO LATE ITEM
DATE: May 4, 1999
To: MAYOR BRAUN AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Jack Pittis, Director of Public Works and Utilities
SU~mCT: Acceptance of Petroleum Contaminated Soils from Rayonier Site
Issue: Rayonier, Inc., has asked the City to accept petroleum contaminated soils at the Landfill at
a rate lower than the rate in the original contract for demolition materials.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign an amendment to the contract with
Rayonier, Inc., to accept the petroleum contaminated soils.
Summary_: Acceptance of petroleum contaminated soils at the Port Angeles landfill is consistent
with solid waste regulations and will result in an environmentally acceptable disposal of the material
and revenue to the Solid Waste Fund.
Background / Analysis: On August 21, 1997 the City Council approved a contract with Rayonier,
Inc., to accept demolition debris at the Port Angeles Landfill at a rate of $40.00 per ton, provided
that Rayonier, Inc., would guarantee a minimum of 5,000 tons of acceptable waste.
By the end of March, Rayonier, Inc., had delivered over 9,596 tons of demolition debris and 260 tons
of asbestos to the landfill for a revenue of $433,412 to the Solid Waste Utility. During demolition,
Rayonier, Inc., discovered an estimated 7,500 tons of petroleum contaminated soils (PCS) that must
be removed from the site. Those soils have been tested and approved for use as daily cover at the
Port Angeles Landfill by Ecology and Clallam County (letters attached).
Rayonier, Inc., has requested (letter attached) that the City accept the PCS at the landfill for a fee of
$27.00 per ton, provided that Rayonier, Inc., would load the material on trucks provided by the City.
This offer is one dollar per ton less than an offer made by a landfill in Kitsap County to Rayonier, Inc.
Mayor Braun and City Council
Petroleum Contaminated Soils from Rayonier Site
May 4, 1999
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The net revenue (based on 7,500 tons) to the City would be as follows:
Revenue from Rayonier (7,500 tons ~ $27/ton) $202,500
Transportation costs to City (7,500 tons=500 loadsx45min.x$33.50/hr) - $12,560
Cost savings of future purchase of gravel of 7~500 tons delivered $ 41,250
Net cost ~ $231,190
The benefits to the City would be additional revenue, delaying purchase of daily cover material for
landfill operation, and reduction of wear and tear on landfill equipment used to provide daily cover.
Attachments: Amendment to Contract
Letter of request from Rayonier, Inc.
Ecology letter dated March 11, 1999
Clallam County letter dated April 2, 1999
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AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES AND RAYONIER, INC.
FOR DISPOSAL OF DEMOLITION DEBRIS
AT THE PORT ANGELES LANDFILL
THIS AMENDMENT to the August 21, 1997, contract between the City of Port Angeles
(City) and Rayonier, Inc. (Contractor) is entered into this ~ day of May, 1999.
In consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived by the parties, the City and the
Contractor hereby agree to amend paragraph 3 Consideration of the August 21, 1997, demolition
debris disposal contract to read as follows:
3. Consideration. Contractor shall pay City the sum of $40.00 for each ton of acceptable
waste delivered to the Port Angeles Landfill pursuant to this contract; provided, however, that the
Contractor hereby guarantees that a minimum of 5,000 tons of acceptable waste shall be delivered
to the Port Angeles Landfill within the term of this contract and that if such minimum amount is not
so delivered, the Contractor shall pay the City an additional $36.80 for each ton delivered; and
provided further, that the Contractor shall pay the sum of $27.00 for each ton of acceptable waste
loaded by Rayonier on vehicles provided by the City for transportation to the Port Angeles Landfill
which acceptable waste consists of petroleum contaminated soil from the Rayonier mill site to be
used as daily cover at the City's landfill. (additional wording underlined)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this contract amendment as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY (City of Port Angeles) CONTRACTOR (Rayonier, Inc.)
Jack Pittis, Interim City Manager Name:
Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney
ATTEST:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
A:'~.AYO,AM
M a y o n l e r Special Pulp Products
Port Angeles Mill
April 30, 1999
Jack N. Pittis
Public Works & Utilities Director
City of Port Angeles
P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, WA 98362-0217
Dear Mr. Pittis:
Rayonier appreciates the City's interest in obtaining the estimated 7,500 tons of soil
excavated from the finishing room as material to be used for daily cover at the new landfill
cell. The soil is ready for shipment although, as mentioned in the February letter, Rayonier
must notify WA DOE of the soil's destination and allow public comments on the soil's
destination prior to shipment.
Rayonier would be willing to pay the same rate to the City as we have been quoted by
another landfill that would use the soil for daily cover. Assuming that Rayonier would load
the soil, the amount paid by Rayonier to the City for transportation, tipping, taxes and all
fees would be $27.00 per ton.
It is desirable that we proceed with shipment of the soil as soon as possible so please call
me if you have any comments or questions (457-2329).
Sincerely,
~A.'~An ~e rs on'~---
Mgr., Environmental
Engineering
Cc: Bob Martin (Clallam County)
Cris Matthews (WA DOE)
Garin $chrieve (WA DOE)
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DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
RO. Box 4777~ · Olympia, Washinglon ~85~.777~ · (360) 407.6300
March 11, 1999
Ms. Tania Busch-Weak
Director, Environmental Health Division
Clallam Coumy Department of Community Development
223 East 4u~ St.
Pon Angeles, WA 98362-3098
R~: Rayonier Finishing Room Soil Stockpile Disposal
Dear Tania:
As you know, Rayonier has proposed to use stockpilcd petroleum contaminated soils
(PCS) generated by the Mill Finishing Room cleanup as daily cover material at the Pon
Angeles landfill. Ecology has previously reviewed and approved Rayonier's proposed
acceptance criteria for soil chemical analytical parameters (Ecology letter; 11124/98).
This letter offers comments on ~he disposal application package Rayonier has prepared
for the removal of stockpiled PCS soils to the Port Angeles landfill.
An evaluation of the analytical results present~! shows two samples exceeding
acceptance criteria:
Sample FSP-10 was found to contain 32,100 rog/kg Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
(TPH), exceeding the 30,000 rog/kg TPH acceptance criterion. A duplicate was then
taken from the same sampling cell producing a result of 23,600 mg/kg. Av,~a$ing the
two results gives a vah,¢ (27,850 mg/kg) that is within the acceptance criterion. The
overall calculated mean of results £rom all of the sample cells is 12,067 rog/kg.
A Toxic Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) metals analysis of sample .FSP.~14
gave an initial result of'22.20 mg,/l for lead, exceeding the upper limit acceptance
criterion of 5 m8/I. Other TCLP lead sample results for ~he PCS stockpile soils were
approximately two orders of magnitude lower. Due to the apparent anomaly, a second
analysis was performed using additional 1:SP-14 soil. This produced a result of 0.27
m.~J, in IJne wit~ ~he range pro6uced by the other samples. To confirm, soils from
first two analyses were mixed and subjected to TCLP analysis. This third resul~ gave
0.0'7 ms/! and is deemed representatlve~and well below acceptance criterion.
Ms. Tania Busch-Weak
M~oh I I, 1999
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With these comments and explanation, I believe the application and proposal arc
appropriately protective, within established guidelines, and would recommend the
acceptanc~ of thc package as submitted.
Please contact me if you have questions regarding this letter or Ecology's involvement
wkh this project.
Sincerely,
Cris Matthews
Regional Hydrogeologist
Solid Waste &: Financial Assistance Program
cc: ]Bob Martin, Clailam County DCD
CLALLAM COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF
CO~TY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR, ~OB MARTIN CLALLAMCoUNTY COURTHOUSE
Bt.ULDnq~DIws~oN/FmE MARSh[AL 223 t~. FOURTH ST., P.O. Box863
~ ! ~l~m.~s, WA 98362-0149
E~-vmo~vt~rrA~D~vtsto~ [~ l~ C ~3~0)~11~-2/~0, FAX (360) 417-2~3
~GDIvISION~A~ ~Y April 2, 1999
G~ Kenwo~y, P.E.
CiW ofPo~ ~geles
Public Wor~ md Utilities Dep~ent
P.O. Box 1150
Po~ ~geles, WA 98362
Po~ ~geles Lmdfill Dispos~ Application, ~A 99-07, ~yo~er ~11 Site
stockpiled soils.
De~ ~. Kenwo~y:
The Dep~ent of'Ecolo~ md Clall~ Co~ En~omental Heal~ have reviewed
Rayo~er's Wrote Disposal Application md soils tes~g r~o~. ~e application requests
· e disposal of 7,500 tons of soil at ~e Ci~ of Po~ ~geles Lmdfill, where it will be
used for drily cover.
A~er reviewing your report md proposal, ~s division a~ees ~e test results indicate ~at
the application is protective of public heE~ ~n ~e gfidelEes estab~shed. I ~erefore
conc~ wiE yo~ approval to acc~t ~ese soils for use ~ d~ly covg. It is my
~derstmd~g ~at ~e D~em of Ecology also conchs wi~ ~e detemafion.
If I cm be of ~her msistmce, pleme contact me at 360-417-2328.
SEcerely,
T~a Busch-We~ ~HS
Director, Env~omental Heal~
c: Bob M~E, D~ector, Dep~ent of Co~W Development
Dr. Thom~ Locke, Heal~ Officer
Cfis MaRhews, Region~ Hy~ogeolofist, Depment of Ecology
Jack ~derson, Mmager, Env~omental Engineering, Rayonier
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CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE: May 4, 1999
To: MAYOR BRAUN AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Jack Pittis, Director of Public Works and Utilities
SUaJECT: Water Utility Materials Bid
Issue: Award bids for water utility materials.
Recommendation: Declare the bids from H. D. Fowler Company for Schedule A non-
responsive, because the meters do not meet City's specifications, and for Schedule B non-
responsive, because they did not bid on all items in the schedule. Award the bid for Schedule
A to Familian Northwest for the sum of $23,766.46; award the bid for Schedule B to Familian
Northwest for the sum of $28,283.15; and award the bid for Schedule C to H. D. Fowler
Company for the sum of $6,635.11. (All bids include sales tax.)
Summary_: Bids for Water utility Materials for 1999 were opened on April 20, 1999. The call for
bids included Schedule A, water meters; Schedule B, pipe and fittings; and Schedule C, fire hydrants.
Six vendors submitted bids, which have been reviewed and corrected to include Washington State
sales tax. The total of the bids, including tax, to be awarded is $58,684.72. Funding for these
materials is included in the 1999 budget and in reimbursements from the PUD.
Background/Analysis: Vendors were asked to bid on three separate schedules or any
combination of schedules. Bids were received from the following:
Familian Northwest Bremerton
H. D. Fowler Company Bremerton
United Pipe & Supply Tacoma
U. S. Filter Puyallup
Western Utility Supply Company Federal Way
H. D. Fowler's bid for Schedule A was determined non-responsive, because the meters proposed do
not meet the minimum specifications. Their bid for Schedule B did not include a bid on all items in
the schedule.
City Council Memo
Water Materials Bid, 5/4/99
Page 2
The call for bids included items requested by Clallam County PUD No. 1 as a part of the joint
purchasing agreement between the PUD and the City. The items ordered and purchased by the PUD
will be shipped and billed directly to the PUD.
Vendors are asked to hold their prices "good and firm for a period of 365 days" so that the Water
Utility may order the materials as needed during the year. This relieves the need to find secure storage
space for a large inventory of bulky items.
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A: Water Meters Familian Northwest $23,766.46
B: Pipe and Fittings Familian Northwest $28,283.15
C: Fire Hydrants H.D. Fowler Company $ 6,635.11
TOTAL $58,684.72
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CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE: May 4, 1999
TO: 1V[AYOR BRAUN AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Jack Pittis, Director of Public Works & Utilities
SUBJECT: Bid Award for Street Three Wheel Broom Sweeper
Issue: Award bid for street sweeper.
Recommendation: Declare the bid from Tennant Company non-responsive, because the bid
did not meet the specifications; award the bid for the three wheel broom sweeper to Pacific
Utility Equipment Company for the sum of $121,043.39, which includes tax; and accept the
trade-in for our existing sweeper in the amount of $10,000, for a grand total of $111,043.39.
Summary_: Bids for the street sweeper were opened on April 20, 1999. Two bids were received and
have been reviewed and corrected to include Washington State sales tax. The total of the bid to be
awarded is $111,043.39, including tax and trade-in. Funding for the sweeper is included in the 1999
budget in the amount of $156,000.
Background / Analysis: Vendors were asked to bid on a street three wheel broom sweeper with
front wheel steering, high dump hopper, hydrostatic drive and 5.6 cubic yard hopper capacity with
dual gutter broom system. Provisions for a trade-in were also requested. Bids were received from the
following companies:
Tennant Company Minnesota
Pacific Utility Equipment Co. Seattle
The bid submitted by Tennant Company did not meet the City's specifications. They provided a letter
stating they took exception to all of the specifications and submitted a bid for a Tennant Model street
sweeper, which does not meet City specifications.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
April 20, 1999
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Braun called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
SPECIAL MEETING: 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Braun, Councilmembers Campbell, Doyle,
McKeown, and Williams.
Members Absent: Councilmembers Hulett and Wiggins.
Staff Present: Manager Ibarra, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B. Becket,
B. Collins, K. Godbey, J. Pit-tis, T. Smith, Yvonne
Ziomkowski, J. Hicks, G. Kenwo~hy, and T. Riepe.
Public Present: T. Harmon and L. Lee.
Interview Applicants for The City Council interviewed the following applicants to fill vacancies on the Planning
Vacancies on City Boards Commission: Frank McPhee, Bob Philpott, and Theresa Scbanid.
and Commissions
ADJOUR31 - SPECIAL Mayor Braun adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:50 p.m.
MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Braun called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Braun, who then asked for a
ALLEGIANCE: moment of silence for the Columbine High School students in Littleton, Colorado.
CEREMONIAL 1. Proclamation Recognizing May 3 - 7, 1999, as Public Service Recognition
MATTERS/ Week
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor Braun read a proclamation recognizing May 3 - 7, 1999, as Public Service
Public Service Recognition Recognition Week. Manager Ibarra recognized the services provided by public
Week employees and noted that the City's service luncheon would be held during Public
Service Recognition Week.
Deer Park Gateway Project 2. Presentation by Rich James Regarding Deer Park Gateway P~ject
Tim Smith, Economic Development Director, introduced Rich James, Clallam County
Senior Planner.
Rich James, Clallam County Senior Planner, 2813 E. Bay Street, gave a slide
presentation which demonstrated the Gateway Project. Mr. James noted this project
was unique, as the partnership is between the City, County, Clallam Transit, Olympic
National Park, and the Elwha S'Klallam, Jamestown Klallam and Quileute Tribes. Mr.
James described where the Gateway would be located and how it would be accessed.
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Deer Park Gateway Project He stated the Gateway would contain a Transit shelter and 25 paved parking spaces for
(Cont'd) the users of the Olympic Discovery Trail, as well as restrooms and interpretive signs.
This project would also allow for a park-and-ride facility with a pedestrian overpass
connecting the two sides of the highway.
Mr. James discussed what kinds of signs could be utilized, the type of information they
would contain, and where they might be located. Mr. James suggested landscape
architects and sign companies be asked to present proposals for the site.
Funding packages were then discussed, and Mr. James explained the sources of fimding
thus far how the money would be spent. Currently, there is a $91,000 shortfall, and Mr.
James explained that grants would be pursued. He stated those working on the project
would like to form a Design Review Commission, and he asked for the assignment of
one Council representative. As there was not a full Council in attendance, the
representative will be chosen at a future meeting.
Mayor Braun thanked Mr. James for his presentation.
WORK SESSION: 1. 1998 Year-End Financial Report
2. Quarterly Financial Report for Period Ending March 31, 1999
1998 Year-End Financial
Report Director Godbey gave a powerpoint presentation summarizing the information provided
in the packet. She stated the General Fund did well in 1998, as revenues exceeded
Quarterly Financial Report budget by $1 million. Director Godbey explained how and why this occurred.
Through March 31, 1999
In reviewing the sales tax figures, Director Godbey indicated this tax is the most
Five-Year Financial difficult to estimate; she noted the spike in sales tax for 1998 was the result of new
Forecast construction. In 1999, sales tax is decreasing as construction declines. Councilmember
McKeown asked for a sales tax report less construction, which Director Godbey will
provide.
Director Godbey reviewed expenditures by department and stated the City was within
0.1% unexpended. She explained that the net increase in Fund balance for 1998 was
slightly over $800,000; the Fund balance is now estimated at $3.1 million. Director
Godbey then presented a breakdown of Fund balance. She reminded the Council that
they opted to designate $1 million from the Fund balance to fund the Capital
Improvement Program. The 1999 budget deficit, which consists of Capital Outlay, will
be financed from the 1998 surplus, and the estimated fund balance at the end of 1999
will be $2.6 million.
Hotel/Motel taxes were reviewed with Director Godbey comparing 1997 to 1998, when
the tax was increased to four percent. She noted that this tax has risen by about three
percent, which may be an indication that the tourism programs funded by these dollars
are beginning to work.
Director Godbey reviewed the Light Fund and displayed a graph which compared Port
Angeles rates with eleven other cities. She noted that, on the average, Port Angeles
utility rates are approximately 60% lower than the other listed utilities. Director
Godbey also reviewed Water/Wastewater and Solid Waste Funds.
Director Godbey noted the packet contained summary numbers for the quarter ended
March 31, 1999. She stated that all expenditures and revenues are on target for the first
quarter. She then responded to questions and provided clarification.
3. Five- Year Financial Forecast
Director Godbey stated the five-year forecast had been updated with 1998 actual
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April 20, 1999
WORK SESSION: revenue and expenses. Using the actual data, as well as trend analysis, staff provides
(Cont'd) a forecast as to where expenses will be in five years. There will be an infusion of tax
dollars in the year 2000, as City Hall will be paid off.
1998 Year-End Financial
Report At Councilmember McKeown's request, Director Godbey explained why the forecast
for Workers' Compensation claims is so high. She stated this program is being
Quarterly Financial Report analyzed, as it may be more cost effective not to self insure this program. Director
Through March 31, 1999 Godbey went on to review the five-year forecast and explained how the numbers were
determined. Based on the assumption that expenses will continue to outpace revenue,
Five-Year Financial in five years there will be less than $1 million in reserves. Ms. Godbey responded to
Forecast (Cont'd) questions and provided additional clarification.
Investment Report
Yvonne Ziomkowski, City Treasurer, presented the investment review. Ms.
Ziomkowski stated the City's investments were very safe and comply with the three
major objectives of safety, liquidity, and yield. In 1998, the yield was approximately
5.8%, or about $1.7 million. The return for March was slightly less, as the interest rates
went down.
Ms. Ziomkowski explained that the City's investments are diversified based on types
and maturities. Currently, the portfolio is heavily invested in the U.S. Government
agencies because the yield is higher than the U.S. Treasury and CD's. Ms. Ziomkowski
noted that approximately $500,000 mature each month and went on to describe the
Treasury Yield Curve for 1999 as compared to 1998.
Ms. Ziomkowski then explained GASB 31, which she described as a controversial
statement issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). She
explained that, at the end of the year, she must convert all securities to fair market value
and report this plus interest on the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures. Ms.
Ziomkowski stated this did not present a tree picture. Had this been done in 1994, it
would appear the City suffered a loss of about $500,000, when there was no loss at all.
Ms. Ziomkowski responded to questions and provided clarification.
LATE ITEMS TO BE None.
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDA:
FINANCE: 1. .4ward Bid for Traffic Maintenance Material
Traffic Maintenance Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department and
Material asked Director Pittis for additional input, which he provided.
Councilmember McKeown moved to declare the Core Products, Inc. bid as non-
responsive due to lack of bid bond and non-collusion affidavit and award the bids
as follows: To Zumar Industries: Sign Blanks - $3815.02; Reflective Signs -
$1417.81; Sign Border Tapes and Radii - $210.36; Sign Fastening Hardware -
$625.82; Sign Banding Hardware - $901.12; Safety Warning Signs - $1301.81;
Reflective Signs. - $1716.15. To Universal Die-Cut Corp.: Die-Cut Sign Letters -
$429.81. To Hall Sign and Post -Sign Support Hardware - $365.78. To Traffic
Safety Supply Co. - Sign Supports -$3988.09. To Newman Traffic Signs: Raw
Aluminum Sign Blanks - $318.84 and Anti-Theft Nuts - $302.12. All amounts are
plus tax. Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 20, 1999
4t~ St. Reconstruction and 2. Award Bid for 4th Street Reconstruction and Pine Street Retaining Wall Repair
Pine St. Retaining Wall
Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department and
asked Director Pittis for additional input, which he provided. Councilman Doyle asked
if the project was delayed due to FEMA's inactivity, and Gary Kenworthy, City
Engineer, responded affmnatively.
Councilman Campbell moved to accept the bid from Primo Construction in the
amount of $9,717.21 for the Fourth Street reconstruction and the bid from Horizon
Construction in the amount of $30,921.00 for the Pine Street retaining wall repair
and authorize the Mayor to execute the respective construction contracts.
Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Asphalt Paving and 5-Year 3. Award Bid for 1999 Asphalt Paving and Five-Year Pavement Management
Pavement Management Program
Program
Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department.
Director Pittis distributed a written report to the Council, describing the bid received for
this program. He then reviewed the information contained in the packet. Referring to
Page 44 of the packet, Director Pittis reviewed the streets which would be overlayed or
chip sealed from 1999 through the year 2003. He stated this program is in addition to
regular street maintenance such as pothole patching.
Director Pittis informed the Council that the Street employees have met with
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) employees to learn new
patching techniques. WSDOT has made a new grinder available to the City, and it will
be used in repairing the 8th Street corridor as well as other areas. He continued the
review of street improvements and explained what the improvements would entail.
Director Pittis noted that this program did not cover any of the City's alleys, and some
of the commercial alleys should be ranked and addressed in the furore.
Director Pittis informed the Council that only one bid had been received, thus Lakeside
Industries was the lowest responsible bidder for asphalt paving. He explained how staff
decided which streets would be repaired and how much money would be dedicated to
the project. Director Pittis recommended the contract be awarded to Lakeside.
Discussion followed, and Director Pittis responded to questions and provided
clarification. Director Pitfis thanked Manager Ibarra for making streets one of the
budget priorities in 1999.
Councilman Doyle moved to award the bid for 1999 asphalt paving to Lakeside
Industries in the amount of $241,885.00. Councilmember McKeown seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McKeown moved to accept the Consent Agenda, ineludlng: 1) City
Council minutes o April 6, 1999; 2) Voucher list - April 14, 1999 - $1,210,365.22; 3)
Out-of-state travel request for electrical engineer; 4) Travel request for American
Planning Association National Conference for Senior Planner and Planning Commission
member; 5) Change Orders #2 and #4 for Landfill; and 6) Appointments to Senior
Center Board. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Break Mayor Braun recessed the meeting for a break at 8:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 8:30 p.m.
C1TY COUNCIL MEEIING
April 20, 1999
CITY COUNCIL Councilman Doyle attended a pavement restoration meeting.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS: Councilman Williams attended an RTPO meeting and took part in a discussion
regarding a toll again being placed on the Hood Canal Bridge.
Councilman Campbell attended a Public Outreach meeting for the Morse Creek/Elwha
watershed planning.
Mayor Braun read the "Drag Free Washington" proclamation at Stevens Middle School.
He, along with Manager Ibarra and Councilman Wiggins, attended a joint meeting with
the Port and the Vice President of Rayonier to discuss the future of the Rayonier mill
site. Also, Mayor Braun met with the Auditors and received a brief report on the status
of the City, attended a Clallam Transit retreat, and the Mayors' meeting.
Ordinances Not Requiring Public Hearings - None.
City Council 1999 Goals Resolutions
Resolution No. 6-99
1. Resolution approving City Council Goals for 1999
Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the City Manager and asked
Manager Ibarra for additional information, which he provided. Manager Ibarra felt the
goals and objectives identified by Council are aggressive and ambitious, and he looked
forward to meeting the objectives by year-end. Mayor Braun read the Resolution by
title, entitled
RESOLUTION NO. 6-99
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City
of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the
1999 goals and objectives.
Councilman Williams moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman
Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Policy for Payment of 2. Resolution Revising Policy for Payment of Expenses at Certain City Functions
Expenses at Certain City
Functions Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the City Attorney's office and
Resolution No. 7-99 asked Attorney Knutson for additional input. Attorney Knutson pointed out that, as a
result of Council input at the last meeting, the Resolution has been modified by adding
a "not to exceed" dollar amount. Mayor Braun read the Resolution by title, entitled
RESOLUTION NO. 7-99
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City
of Port Angeles, Washington, revising the City's
policy for payment of expenses at certain City
functions and rescinding Resolution No. 19-91.
Councilman Doyle moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilmember
McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Final Assessment Hearing 3. Resolution Setting Final Assessment Hearing Date for Golf Course Road
for LID #215 Sewer LID #215
Resolution No. 8-99
Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department and
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 20, 1999
Final Assessment Hearing asked Director Pittis for additional information, which he provided. Mayor Braun read
for LID #215 the Resolution by title, entitled
Resolution No. 8-99
(Cont'd) RESOLUTION NO. 8-99
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City
of Port Angeles, Washington, fixing the time
and place of hearing upon the assessment roll
for Local Improvement District No. 215, which
the City intends to convert to a Utility Local
Improvement District.
Councilman Campbell moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman
Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
QUASI-O-UDICIAL:
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
OTHER:
Consultant Contract - Other Considerations
Tumwater Street
1. Consultant Contract for Tumwater Street Slide Repair Design
Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department and
asked Director Pittis for additional input, which he provided. Gary Kenworthy, City
Engineer, responded to questions posed by the Council. At Councilman Doyle's
request, Mr. Kenworthy explained that design and repair can take place now and, if
FEMA funding is granted, the bills forwarded to them at that time.
Director Pittis explained that this is not a lifeline roadway, and there was not initial
insurance that this project would be eligible for FEMA funding. By approving this
tonight, the City would be able to move forward and complete the engineering portion
of the project risking only $33,000 of City funds. It is hoped that, by the time the
design is completed, staff will have a truer picture as to whether funding will be
available for approximately 87% assistance.
Mayor Braun thanked Manager lbarra and staff for moving on this project in a timely
fashion.
Councilman Doyle moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the firm of Milbor-Pita & Associates in an amount not to exceed
$33,000 to provide engineering design services for repair of the Tumwater Street
slide. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Landfill Status 2. Landfill Status Report
Mayor Braun reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department and
asked Director Pittis for additional input. Director Pittis reviewed the role of the Solid
Waste Advisory Committee. He stated that, in order to move forward, a date must be
set as to when the Port Angeles landfill will close and another method of refuse disposal
begun. Director Pittis reviewed the method used to arrive at the date of December 31,
2006, as the final date to accept municipal solid waste at the landfill, and he reviewed
the City's three landfill closure options outlined in the packet.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 20, 1999
Landfill Status Discussion followed, and it was noted that the compost facility would remain open after
(Cont'd) the landfill closed. Councilman Doyle moved to establish December 31, 2006, as the
final date that municipal solid waste is accepted at the Port Angeles Landfill.
Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
INFORMATION: Manager Ibarra noted an error in the June meeting report, the time of Jack Pittis'
retirement party should read 6:00 p.m.
Search for Public Works The list of candidates has been reduced from nine to five. Interviews are scheduled for
& Utility Director May 12 and 13, 1999.
Government & Education Clerk Upton reviewed the information provided in the packet. Clerk Upton explained
Channel Advisory that, by obtaining new software which is PC based, the character generated messages
Committee will be far more professional in appearance, as well as user friendly. Manager Ibarra
noted that Clerk Upton did an excellent job on the calendar and programming for
Channel 21.
Manager Ibarra reported he would be out of the office from April 21 returning April 26,
1999, and Director Pittis will be in charge during his absence.
At Manager Ibarra's request, Director Pittis reviewed the status of a clean-up day,
scheduled for Sunday, June 13, 1999, as well as the Co-op Sidewalk program.
Discussion followed regarding the sidewalk program. Director Pittis also provided
updates on the status of the "I" Street sidewalk project.
Personnel Justification - Manager Ibarra reviewed the information contained in the packet. By consensus, the
Police Dept. - Records Council agreed that efforts should proceed to replace the Police Records Specialist.
Police Monthly Report Councilmember McKeown asked about the item regarding the transporting of sassafras
oil. Deputy Chief Riepe stated that the case has been mined over to Federal authorities
for investigation.
City Pier Welcome Sign Councilmember McKeown asked if Council could see a picture of this sign at its next
meeting. Director Brodhun stated he would bring a replica of the sign for Council's
approval.
ADJOURNTO Mayor Braun adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 9:35 p.m. for
EXECUTIVE SESSION: approximately sixty to ninety minutes to discuss items of real estate, personnel, and
litigation.
RETURN TO The meeting returned to Open Session at 11:25 p.m.
OPEN SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk Gary Braun, Mayor
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
April 26, 1999
CALL TO ORDER - The City Council joined the members of the Downtown Forward Executive Committee
SPECIAL MEETING: to hear a presentation on the Gateway Project by the Final Design Phase Consultant
Team. The meeting commenced at 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Braun, Councilmembers Campbell, Doyle, Hulett
[arrived at 9:40 a.m.], McKeown, Wiggins, and Williams.
Members ,4 bsent: None.
DFECMembers D. Foster, K. Grandbouche, J. Haguewood, C. Hulse, P.
Present: Coover, E. Knight, J. Melton, V. Rudin, B. Taylor, and K.
Waggoner.
City Staff Present: J. Pittis, T. Smith, Clerk Upton, and P. Rasler.
Others Present: A. Holzschuh, R. Woody, J. Beckham, C. Anderson, D.
Vange, L. Pardini, B. Lindberg, and J. O'Neill.
Gateway Project Gateway Project: Cathleen McKeown, Councilmember and Chairman of the
Downtown Forward Executive Committee, announced that Federal Transit
Administration funding had been released as of Thursday evening, so efforts on the
Gateway Project could proceed. Public Works Director Piths indicated that an
agreement with the consultants could not be finalized pending the receipt of the
funding. Further, he indicated the June meeting of the Downtown Forward Executive
Committee would be held on schedule, unless it might be necessary to call an earlier
meeting in order to address the contract before its presentation to the City Council.
Lee Pardini and Darrell Vange led a discussion on the Gateway Project. Mr. Pardini
indicated it was their role to assure that the "underpinnings" were in place before
moving forward with the project. Essential to the success of the project is consensus,
understanding, and mutual support as the ideas progress. In conjunction with the plan
submitted a couple of years ago, Mr. Vange indicated the scoping phase will be
reviewed and interrelated with Downtown Forward and the Transit Study so that one
can build on the other.
In summarizing the scope of the project, consideration will be given to a review of the
Gateway concept, the transportation center, a full transit center, sign and traffic centers,
public parking, a public plaza meander, commercial spaces, needs at the
Chamber/Visitor Center, and a waterfront promenade on the Tidelands East. Also to
be considered are the involvement of the Tidelands West, the Elks Lodge, the Oak
Street property, the Landing Mall, and the Marine Lab. Mr. Vange noted that a
community typically starts out concentrating on a small, tangible project which will, in
turn, attract other activities on adjacent properties.
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
April 26, 1999
Gateway Project Mr. Pardini indicated that, because funds are now available to build the Gateway
(Cont'd) Project, the challenge is to create a vision. He urged all involved to think "outside the
box" and envision Port Angeles in the year, 2025.
Discussion ensued as to the traffic patterns envisioned in the future, particularly as they
relate to truck traffic. Director Pittis reviewed for the group plans underway to make
certain these efforts coincide with the Transportation Improvement Plan. Further, he
reviewed specific projects intended to provide a by-pass for the truck traffic,
emphasizing that the downtown plan cannot be accomplished until the remainder of the
traffic plan has been realized.
The group discussed the funding available for the project, the associated restrictions,
and the fact that the vision will go beyond present funding. It was noted that various
current projects relate directly to the overall success of downtown revitalization, such
as the Valley Creek Estuary, the renovation of the Lee Hotel, and the State office
project. All of the projects interrelate, and emphasis was placed on the importance of
private investment as plans progress.
The consultants outlined their plans to meet with the community in order to receive
input as relates to the vision. These meetings will likely occur during the months of
June, July, and August. Also considered in the discussion was the relationship with
Victoria, B.C. The consultants cautioned the group that current discussions and
drawings are not representative of the final vision, nor are they site specific.
Discussion was held with regard to the environmental process required by virtue of the
Federal Transit Administration funding. To that end, it will be necessary to have a
preferred concept for presentation, but it will be advisable to also have alternative
options available.
Members of the group expressed the fact they were impressed with progress made thus
far and with the effort of the consultants to work together on this project.
ADJOURN TO The members of the City Council departed the meeting at 10:20 a.m., and the Mayor
EXECUTIVE SESSION: convened an Executive Session to discuss personnel.
RETURN TO OPEN The meeting returned to Open Session at 11:50 a.m.
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk Gary Braun, Mayor
MAIN STREET
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have earned it recognition for excellence in the field of downtown revitalization by meeting high
standards for performance set by the Washington State Downtown Revitalization and the
National Trust for Historic Preservation's Main Street Center. Port Angeles Downtown Assoc./
Main Street joins 225 other such programs designated for high performance in program
development.
The national recognition program evaluates downtown revitalization programs based on strict
criteria such as: broad based public support, historic preservation ethic, active board of directors,
adequate funding, a paid professional manager and reporting of economic progress by providing
statistical information. The program's performance was evaluated by Washington State
Downtown Revitalization, which is the statewide coordinating organization for Main Street
programs in Washington.
"The Main Street program creates a vibrant, multiple-use, pedestrian-friendly environment in the
traditional commercial district, thereby increasing economic vitality and saving historic buildings
that make up the character and heritage of a community," said Kennedy Smith, director of the
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The Main Street program has been successful in Washington due in part to a partnership between
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CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE: April 20, 1999
TO: MAYOR BRAUN AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Jack Pittis, Director of Public Works and Utilities
Subject: Modifications to Right of Way Construction and Use Ordinances- Chapters 11.04 and
11.08 PAMC
Issue: Since the adoption of the City's right of way use ordinance in 1985, changes have occurred that
necessitate revisions to the ordinance.
Recommendation: Approve the attached ordinance as read by title.
Summary: The primary purpose of the attached ordinance is to amend the City's right of way use
ordinance to clear up conflicts with other city ordinances, correct for changes that have occurred in Public
Works Department organization structure, and change procedures to be more consistent with current
technology and practice.
Background / Analysis: The attached ordinance contains the following revisions:
Chapter 11.04 PAMC- repeals entire ordinance, which contains provisions for the City to provide
surveying services for installation of sidewalks. (This ordinance was adopted in 1957 when the
Engineering Department had a survey crew that could provide the services. The Public Works
Department discontinued the survey crew functions in the early 1980's. Currently, property
owners hire contractors to provide this service as a part of the construction of the facilities. The
Department currently charges a $60 permit and inspects the concrete forms prior to the concrete
pour.)
PAMC 11.08.020 - changes the permit issuance from the Building Official to the City Engineer.
(The permits are coordinated at the front permit counter, but the City Engineer has the
professional responsibility for city infrastructure and the Building Official deals with structure.)
PAMC 11.08.030 - increases the construction value for when permit work in the right of way
may be accomplished by other than a contractor from $2,000 to $3,500.
PAMC 11.08.040 - changes the permit issuance from the Building Official to the City Engineer.
o1, PAMC 11.08.050 - changes the permit issuance from the Building Official to the City Engineer.
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MAYOR BRAUN AND CITY COUNCIL
Modifications to Right of Way Use Ordinance - PAMC Chapters 11.04 and 11.08
May 4, 1999
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o**o PAMC 11.08.090 - increases the construction value for when a performance bond is required
from $2,000 to $3,500.
PAMC 11.08.110 - increases the construction value for when liability coverage increases from
$2,000 to $3,500.
PAMC 11.08.300 - modifies the backfilling approach to use only controlled density backfill within
the street area.
o**o PAMC 11.12.010 - changes the name of the Public Works Department to Public Works and
Utilities Department and eliminates the "Mobile sales carts" definition ( as they are now covered
in the zoning code requirements).
PAMC 11.12.020 - clarifies that a public street or alley may be closed on a temporary basis by
staff, but a permanent closure requires City Council action; deletes the Director of City Light
position as a reviewer of the closure (as the Light Utility is now part of the Public Works review).
PAMC 11.12.080 - part [H] allows materials set out for refuse and recycling collection ( as we
did not have curbside recycling when original ordinance was adopted); part [M] moves "other
obstruction sought to be placed upon sidewalk by City for a public purpose" from "permit
required" section to "allowed without permit" section.
PAMC 11.12.090 - part [F] includes street trees planted in accordance with City standards as an
obstruction allowed by permit; part [old G] moves "other obstruction sought to be placed upon
sidewalk by City for a public purpose" from "permit required" section to "allowed without
permit" section; and part [new K] deletes mobile sales carts in favor of retail stands (which are
now approved in accordance with the zoning code) and thereby eliminates a conflict between two
ordinances.
PAMC 11.12.120 - changes the reference for how fees are established for the permits to be
consistent with the other chapters of the PAMC.
PAMC 11.12.160 - corrects the chapter reference for abatement of nuisances and clarifies that
signs not in conformance with the ordinance may be removed without notice and destroyed. (This
will reduce the administration costs of the ordinance when removing illegal signs in the right of
way, although as a practical matter, we will still warn the owner of the sign once and then take the
sign if it reappears in the right of way).
Attachment: Ordinance
G AEXCHANGE\CNCLPKT~PUBWKSLRWORD-CC.504
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising the
City's curb and sidewalk construction requirements and right-of-way use
requirements, clarifying that streets or alleys may be closed permanently
only upon approval of the City Council, clarifying that unpermitted signs
or other objects within the right-of-way may be removed by the City
without notice and destroyed, eliminating an unused requirement for a
curb and sidewalk survey deposit, amending Ordinances 2166 and 2350,
as amended, repealing Ordinance 1402, and amending Chapters 11.08
and 11.12 and repealing Chapter 11.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Ordinance 2166 as amended and Chapter 11.08 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 11.08.020, 11.08.030, 11.08.040,
11.08.050, 11.08.090, 11.08.110, and 11.08.300 to read as follows:
11,08,020 P~rmit - Required. It is unlawful for any person to perform any work in a
City right-of-way without first having obtained a permit therefor from the City ~--:~:-~ r,m~:~
Engineer as provided in this Chapter.
11,08,030 Permit - Limitation. No application for a permit shall be received, nor shall
any permit be issued, other than to a licensed and bonded contractor of the State; provided, that if
all work to be done under a permit is outside the outer boundaries of a traveled and improved street,
highway, or avenue, and the fair market value of the work is equal to or less than twc, thc, uaand
thirty-five hundred dollars, then a permit may be issued to other than a licensed and bonded
contractor.
11.08,040 Permit - Application.
A. A written application for the issuance of a permit shall be submitted to the City
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........ . ........ Engineer, on a form and in a manner required by him.
B. At a minimum, the application shall state the name and address of the applicant,
the nature, location, and purpose of the Work to be performed, the name of the person who will
perform the work, the date of commencement and date of completion of the work, and such other
data as may reasonably be required by the City Engineer c.r *~ ,~:,r C,..:~:--~ r,m~:~
C. The City Engineer may require that the application be accompanied by plans
and/or specifications showing the extent of the proposed work, the dimensions and elevations of the
existing ground prior to any excavation, and of the other proposed elevated surfaces, the location
of the work, and such other information as may reasonably be required by the City Engineer.
D. The application shall be accompanied by the permit and inspection fees required
by this Chapter.
11.08.050 Permit - Application Processing.
A. The City Engineer shall examine each application to determine if it complies
with the provisions of this Chapter. The City Engineer shall cause to be inspected the premises
which are desired to be used, or otherwise ascertain any facts which may aid in determining whether
a permit shall be granted.
B. If the City Engineer finds that the application conforms to the requirements of
this Chapter, and that the proposed work will not unduly interfere with the right of the public in the
right-of-way, he may .... ~.^..:~ ,1~ t~:~-., '0..:1,-I:~ t-~t-~.~:~l tcgrant the permit.
C. If an application is denied, the applicant may appeal the denial by the City
Building Official to the Director of Public Works. The director of Public Works shall'review the
application, to ascertain that the denial is based upon nonconformance of the application with the
terms of this Chapter, and/or a determination that the proposed work will interfere with the rights
of the public in the right-of-way.
D. If the Director of Public Works upholds the denial of the permit, the applicant
may appeal the Director of Public Works' denial to the City Council. The City Council shall review
the application, on the same basis as the application was reviewed by the Director of the Department
of Public Works.
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11.08.090 Performance Bond Required Work in Excess of T;v~ -vt....... ] ' '
Hundred Dollars. A permittee doing work whose fair market value is greater than two *&c,'ag~nd
thirty-five hundred dollars shall provide assurance to the City of completion of that work, by one
of the following methods:
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A. Fumishing a performance bond, approved as to surety by the City Manager and
as to form by the City Attorney, which bond shall be conditioned upon faithful completion of that
portion of the work performed pursuant to the permit which will require completion by the City
should the permittee or his contractor defatflt. The amount of such bond shall be determined by the
City Engineer;
B. Furnishing to the City an assignment of a savings account, or the placing in trust,
of an amount determined by the City Engineer to be sufficient to assure completion of the work.
This savings account or trust shall be conditioned so that no amount may be removed therefrom
without prior written approval of the City, and shall further provide that, if the work is not performed
within the time limit set by the permit, or not done to the satisfaction of the City, then the City may
withdraw from the savings account or trust the amount necessary to complete the work.
11.08.110 Permittee - Liability Insurance Required.
A. Any permittee receiving a permit under the terms of this Chapter, the fair market
value of which is two, thc, uc, an~thirty-five hundred dollars or less, shall provide to the City
satisfactory proof of the existence of a comprehensive liability insurance policy, in an amount and
form determined by the City Engineer or City Attomey, but in no event providing coverage of less
than fifty thousand dollars for personal injury to any one person, one hundred thousand dollars for
injury to more than one person arising out of the same incident, and twenty thousand dollars for
property damage, against claims arising pursuant to permits issued pursuant to this Chapter. The
City shall further be provided with an endorsement to such policy, naming the City as an additional
insured.
B. Any permittee receiving a permit under the terms of this Chapter, the fair market
value of which is over t';;c, t.~c,u.gan~thirty-five hundred dollars, shall provide to the City satisfactory
proof of the existence of a comprehensive liability insurance policy, in an amount' and form
determined by the City Engineer or City Attorney, but in no event providing coverage of less than
two hundred thousand dollars for personal injury to any one person, five hundred thousand dollars
for injury to more than one person arising out of the same incident, and one hundred thousand
dollars for property damage, against claims arising pursuant to permits issued pursuant to this
Chapter. The City shall further be provided with an endorsement to such policy, naming the City
as an additional insured.
11.08.300 Backfilling - Requirements.
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backfill (CDF) material will be required in any excavated area occurring in any portion of a paved
street or alley to within one (1) foot behind the curb or edge of paving, unless otherwise approved
in advance of construction by the City Engineer.
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Section 2. Ordinance 2350 as amended ~d Chapter 11.12 of the Po, ~geles
Municipal Code are hereby ~ended by amending PAMC 11.12.010, 11.12.020, 11.12.080,
11.12.090, 11.12.120, ~d 11.12.160 to read as follows:
11.12.010 Definitions. For the pu~ose of this Chapter, the following words have the
meaning designated herein unless the context indicates othe~ise:
A. "City" me~s the Ci~ of Po~ Angeles.
B. "Ci~ Co~cil" or "Co~cil" me~s the Ci~ Council of the Ci~ of Po~ Angeles.
C. "Director of Public Works" me~s ~e Director of the Public Works ~d Utilities
Department of the City of Po~ Angeles or his authorized designee.
D. "Exhibition" me~s a display of goods or articles for a period of not less th~
eleven (11) consecutive calendm days, open to the public, wherein not less th~ seven (7) persons
~der ~e s~nsom~p of~e applic~t exhibit goods or a~icles ~d where any such goods or ~icles
are sold or offered for sale at retail or are displayed upon the public streets or rights-of-way of the
City. Examples of exhibitions me: Agricult~al show, industrial show, sports show, trade show,
sidewalk sales, street fairs, public markets, carnivals, parades, demonstrations, m~ing events, ~d
civic-sponsored events.
g~. "Pe~it" me~s a "~t-of-Way Use Pe~it" issued by ~e Dep~ment of Public
Works.
GF_. "Planting strip" means that portion of the right-of-way, if any, between a street
and the adjacent sidewalk.
t4Q. "Right-of-way" means the entire width between the boundary lines of every piece
of property designated as a public right-of-way, whether any portion of the right-of-way is used by
the public for either pedestrian or vehicular travel.
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iH. "Sidewalk" means that portion of the right-of-way, if any, which is designed for
pedestrian use, adjacent and parallel to a street. "Sidewalk" includes the area which would otherwise
be a planting strip, if the area is either covered with cement or is otherwise used for pedestrian
travel.
,ti. "Street" means that portion of the fight-of-way, if any, which is used for
vehicular travel, including alleys.
t4J. "Unopened right-of-way" means a right-of-way which is not used for either
pedestrian or vehicular travel.
11.12.020 Obstruction of Streets - Prohibited. Except as may be specifically provided
by this Chapter, it is unlawful to erect, maintain or allow to remain on any street in the City a
permanent or temporary structure or thing which in any way obstructs, hinders, jeopardizes, injures
or delays the use of the street for either vehicular or pedestrian travel; provided, that the City may
close any street or alley at any tim~,,. The street or alley may be closed on a temporary_ basis when
the Director of Public Works, r~:.~,~. ^c r-:,., T :~., r~--~ th~ Chief of Police and/or the Fire
Chief determines such closure to be necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare. A
street or alley may be closed permanently upon approval of the City Council.
11.12.080 Obstruction of Sidewalks and Planting Strips - Exceptions Withibut Permit.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.12.060 of this Chapter, the following obstructions shall
be permitted on sidewalks or planting strips without a permit:
A. Merchandise being moved into or out of an adjacent business, provided that such
merchandise does not remain on the sidewalk or planting strip for more than *~;-~, ~.***,j .......... lght
hours;
B. Fire hydrants;
C. Planters and other landscaping placed by the City;
D. Benches and bicycle racks placed by the City;
E. Telephone, telegraph and light poles, placed either by the City or pursuant to
franchise granted by the City;
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F. Flagpoles or standards therefor placed by the City;
G. Traffic-control devices placed by the City;
H. Refuse containers and materials set out for refuse and recyclables collection,
either placed directly by the City, or where the location of the container is on a sidewalk or planting
strip as required by the City;
I. Newspaper dispensers or news racks;
J. Solicitation by civic or non-profit organizations;
K. Landscaping that is semipermanent in nature that can be removed from the
sidewalk area or planting strip at the expense of the owner upon notice by the. City. Such
landscaping shall be less than thirty (30) inches above the established grade at the curb line or
roadway shoulder area. Such landscaping shall include fences that are less than thirty (30) inches
in height.
L. Street musicians, which are hereby permitted outright without any other permit
required to be obtained from the City; provided that normal public use of the right-of-way is not
interfered with and that the public safety is not impaired, as determined by the Director of Public
Works, the Chief of Police, or their respective designees.
M__~. Any other obstruction sought to be placed upon a sidewalk by the City for a
public purpose.
11.12.090 Obstruction of Sidewalks or Planting Strips - Permit Required.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.12.060 of this Chapter, the following obstructions of
sidewalks or planting strips may be permitted, if a permit therefor is obtained from the City under
this Chapter:
A. Benches;
B. Litter receptacles;
C. Clocks;
D. Bicycle racks placed by private parties;
E. Telephone booths;
F. Private planters and other landscaping higher than thirty (30) inches above the
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established grade at the curb line or roadway shoulder, including street trees planted in accordance
with City standards;
~ .....purpoae;
t-tG. Additions to the facades of buildings existing on the effective date of this
Chapter, which buildings are built up to the right-of-way line of the public street; provided that such
addition shall not exceed six inches in width;
tH. Sidewalk cafes, provided that such permit shall last for one calendar year and
must be renewed each year;
~tI. Any other sidewalk or planting strip obstruction which is determined to provide
a public benefit, although the obstruction constitutes a private use of the public street;
Vd_. Fences, retaining walls, terracing, and other similar structures;
EK. Retail stands which are approved in accordance with PAMC Chapter
11.12.120 Application - Fee. The application, including applications for renewals, shall
be accompanied by the necessary application
~,j ............................... as set forth in Cha er 3.70 PAMC.
1 1.12.160 Prohibited Obstructions - Declared Nuisance. All obstructions not in
conformance with the terms ofthiSChapter of the Port Angeles Municipal Code, are hereby declared
to be nuisances, and such obstructions may be abated in accordance with the procedures of Chapter
8.~-g04 of this Code, except that signs or other objects located within City right-of-way, which are
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not in conformance with the terms of this Chapter, may be removed by the City without notice and
destroyed.
Section 3. Ordinance 1402 and Chapter 11.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are
hereby repealed.
Section 4 - Sevembility. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any
person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the
provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.
Section 5 - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days after the date of
publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the __ day of ., 1999.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
By Summary
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RESOLUTION NO. 9-99
COMMENDING JACK PITTIS ON HIS
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE
CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON
WHEREAS, Jack Pittis has given dedicated service to the City of Port Angeles,
Washington serving as Public Works Director from April 1, 1980 to the present time; and
WHEREAS, Jack Pittis was honored by the American Public Works Association (APWA)
as one of the Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year in the United States and Canada in 1993;
and
WHEREAS, Jack Pitfis has served as President of the Washington State Chapter of APWA
in 1990; and
WHEREAS, Jack Pittis has served on the Washington State Transportation Improvement
Board from 1985 to 1998; and
WHEREAS, Jack Pittis during his tenure at the City of Port Angeles was responsible for
over $50 million dollars worth of major public works projects including the Waste Water
Treatment Plant, Library, Landfill Improvements, City Hall, Downtown Watermains &
Sidewalks, Senior Center, and Fire Station; and
WHEREAS, Jack Pittis has served the community of Port Angeles through his
membership and participation in Derby Days, Lions, Port Angeles School District Facilities
Committee, and Downtown Christmas Lighting; and
WHEREAS, throughout his service to the City of Port Angeles and its citizens, Jack Pittis
has demonstrated outstanding leadership, enthusiasm, vision, and resourcefulness;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED by the Council of the City
of Port Angeles, Washington:
Section 1. That the City Council, staff, and citizens of Port Angeles acknowledge the
many contributions that Jack Pittis has made to the betterment of the City
and all those who live and work here.
Section 2. That Jack Pittis is hereby given the commendation of the Council of the
City of Port Angeles, Washington for his outstanding and distinguished
service to our City.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be hereby directed to certify a copy of this
Resolution to Jack Pittis.
Passed this 4~ day of May, 1999.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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pORTANGELES
WASHINGTON, U.S.A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE: May 4, 1999
To: MAYOR BRAUN AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Jack Pittis, Director of Public Works & Utilities
SUBaECT: Designation of sole source supplier for plant control software for Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Issue: Should S&B Inc. of Bellevue, WA be designated as the sole source supplier of the
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Graphical User Interface (GIU) and Data Management
software for the City in order to assist in making the treatment plant Y2K compliant?
Recommendation: Adopt the attached resolution designating S&B Inc. as the sole source of
WWTP plant control software for the City.
Summary: The City has budgeted funds for upgrading of the Wastewater Treatment Plant control
software in 1999. In researching control software vendors, staff found that S&B Inc. would offer
significant operational advantages to the City's WWTP.
Background / Analysis: During the 1999 budget process, it was determined that the City would
need to upgrade the Wastewater Treatment Plant control system before the year 2000 in order to
make the system Y2K compliant. $25,000 was budgeted.
WWTP staff compiled research on control systems from three companies that provide Graphical
User Interface (GUI) and Data Management System software. One company (S&B Inc.) was the
vendor of the original and current software used at the WWTP. The other two companies were the
only other viable competitors. Staff found that the S&B product was less expensive and provided
significant operational advantages. The advantages were: 1) being able to keep the current system
running and in compliance with the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Permit during the upgrade process; 2) having trained staffon the current hardware; and 3) not having
to rewrite the Program Logic Controller (PLC) Code, which would be required in order to utilize
different software to avoid copyright restrictions for the current software.
Should Council approve the sole source purchase, the software will be in operation by June 1, 1999.
Attachments: Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, designating S&B Inc. as the sole source for acquisition of
Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Data Management System (DMS)
software for the City's wastewater treatment plant.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles has determined that upgrading GUI and DMS
software would improve the operational control of the City's wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)
and allow the City to meet year 2000 compliance for treatment plant operation software; and
WHEREAS, the original and currently used operation software at the City's WWTP is
produced by S&B Inc.; and
WHEREAS, in order for the City's WWTP to remain operational and stay in compliance
with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit during the software
upgrade process, it is necessary that the software upgrade be developed by S&B Inc.; and
WHEREAS, using S&B's product will avoid the need to train City staff and to rewrite
the Program Logic Controller (PLC) Code; and
WHEREAS, due to the above circumstances, it is appropriate for the City Council to
determine that the purchase of GUI and DMS software is clearly and legitimately limited to S&B
Inc. as the single source of supply, thus allowing normal purchasing requirements to be waived as
allowed by RCW 35.23.352(9);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Por~
Angeles as follows:
Section 1. S&B Inc. is hereby designated the sole source product supplier for
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acquisition of GUI and DMS products.
Section 2. An exception from normal bidding requirements is herewith implememed,
under which acquisition of GUI and DMS software products need not be competitively bid.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the ~ day of ,1999.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney
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pORT/ NC;ELES
WASHINGTON, U.S.A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE: May 4, 1999
To: MAYOR BRAUN AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Becky J. Upton, City Clerk/Management Assistant
SUBJECT: Appointments to Fill Vacancies on Planning Commission
On April 6 and April 20, 1999, the City Council interviewed applicants interested in being appointed
to the Planning Commission. Interviewed were: Loran Olsen, Fred Norton, Jason Robotkay, Frank
McPhee, Bob Philpott, and Theresa Schmid.
Since the time of the interviews, the City has received a communication from Loran Olsen,
withdrawing his name from consideration. A copy of Mr. Olsen's letter is attached for your
information.
At the May 4 Council meeting, the City Council will be asked to fill two Planning Commission
vacancies. One vacancy is for the unexpired term ending March 1, 2002, and the other is for the
term ending March 1, 2003.
Attachment: Letter from Loran Olsen
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APR - 1
1132 Highland Ave.
Port Angeles, WA 98362-2730
April 12, 1999
Port Angeles Mayor and City Council
Members of the Planning Commission
Planning Department
Gentlemen and Ladies:
I regret that it is necessary to take my name off the list of candidates
for the openings on the Port Angeles Planning Commission.
It would be enjoyable to work with all of you on the business of
improving our city and helping citizens. However, I believe that I
have taken on too many other tasks to do justice to the work. In
addition there are some unexpected matters which I will be dealing
with in the next year.
Please know that I consider it a privilege to have been considered for
this important job, and that I enjoyed our brief meeting and
discussion last week during the interview.
Much good luck in the continuing interviews as you select new
Planning Commission members.
Cordially,
Loran Olsen
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WASHINGTON, U.S.A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE: May 4, 1999
TO: MAYOR BRAUN AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Jack Pittis, Director of Public Works and Utilities
SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Port Angeles for Wildlife Management
Issue: In order to continue the operation of the landfill, it is necessary to have a proactive program
for wildlife management in cooperation with the airport operated by the Port of Port Angeles. The
proposed interlocal agreement provides for the implementation of the Department of Agriculture's
Wildlife Assessment and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan to manage the wildlife in the vicinity of
the airport and landfill.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Interiocal Agreement with the Port of Port
Angeles to implement the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
Summary_: An interlocal agreement with the Port of Port Angeles is necessary to implement the
Wildlife Hazard Management Plan developed by USDA for the management of wildlife in the vicinity
of the landfill and airport. The Plan establishes the respective responsibilities of each party to conduct
an effective wildlife management program.
Background / Analysis: The permit to continue to operate the Port Angeles Landfill as a municipal
solid waste disposal site was issued a_Qer the City demonstrated that the continued operation of the
landfill in the vicinity of the airport would not present an aircraft/bird hazard. That demonstration
involved the implementation of recommendations and responsibilities contained in the Wildlife Hazard
Management Plan (in your boxes, appendix not included). Much of that Plan has been implemented
and has been effective in addressing wildlife issues at the airport and landfill.
The plan has been reviewed by the Port's Airport Manager, City Staff, and the Utility Advisory
Committee. The Wildlife Hazard Management Plan is intended to be a staff administered document
capable of being modified as conditions change. Airport Manager Volk has forwarded the Wildlife
Hazard Management Plan to FAA for its review, and FAA's comments are expected soon. It is not
anticipated that FAA's comments will substantially alter the plan. It is recommended that the City
Council authorize the agreement with the Port of Port Angeles to continue the implementation of the
Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
Attachments: Interlocal Agreement
Wildlife Management Plan
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
AIRPORT/LANDFILL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PLAN
This agreement is executed by and between the City of Port Angeles ("City") and the Port of Port
Angeles ("Port") (hereinafter jointly referred to as "the parties") for the development and
implementation of a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for the vicinity of the Port Angeles Landfill
and William Fairchild International Airport. The parties make and enter into this Interlocal
Agreement ("Agreement") effective the day of , 19 , for the
purposes and under the terms contained herein.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles ("City") operates the Port Angeles Landfill ("landfill"),
pursuant to RCW 35.21.152 and RCW 35.92.020, as a site for municipal solid waste, and intends
to continue operating the landfill until the current excavated cell [cell #3] is closed sometime
around the year 2006, and has been requested by Clallam County to establish a Wildlife Hazard
Management Plan pursuant to WAC 173-351-200, and
WHEREAS, the Port of Port Angeles ("Port") operates the William Fairchild International Airport
("airport"), pursuant to RCW 53.08.020.
WHEREAS, the parties recognize the need to jointly manage the impacts of wildlife on the landfill
and airport to provide for improved safety and efficiency; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") conducted and prepared a
Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan of the landfill and airport
which includes that the parties jointly implement the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Port are authorized, pursuant to RCW 39.34, to enter into interlocal
agreements to coordinate the exercise of their respective authorities over the airport'and the
landfill.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein,
the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. JOINT BOARD: The parties hereby establish a joint board, as required by RCW
39.34.030(4), to implement this agreement. The board shall be known as the "Wildlife Hazard
Management Coordination Board" ("Board") and shall be composed of the City Manager and the
Port Executive Director, or their respective designees. The Board shall meet as necessary and
shall direct the activities of Wildlife Coordinator, which is designated in paragraph 2 below.
Decisions of the Board shall be by the consent of both members.
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Interlocal Agreement
Airport/Landfill Wildlife Management Plan
2. WILDLIFE COORDINATOR: The parties hereby appoint the City's Director of Public Works
as Wildlife Coordinator, who shall be responsible to see that the recommendations of the Wildlife
Hazard Assessment are implemented and that a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan is developed
by the parties as set forth in paragraph 3. Additional duties are as follows:
A. Obtaining the appropriate wildlife control permits and supplies.
B. Maintaining a database of wildlife hazard management activities, as well as wildlife strike
information collected from pilot reports, mechanical inspections, and runway sweeps.
C. Making arrangements for the proper instruction of airport and landfill personnel who are
involved in the implementation of the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
D. Ensuring that airport personnel and pilots are familiar with the proper procedures for
reporting all types of wildlife strikes and making the FAA Form 5200-7 (bird Strike report
form, Appendix 7) readily available.
E. Establishing and providing staff assistance to a wildlife committee for dissemination of
wildlife hazard information and coordination of control activities as set forth in the Wildlife
Hazard Assessment.
3. WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN: The Port and the City agree to finance and
cooperate in the implementation of the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan approved by Clallam
County and FAA. A true and correct copy is attached as Exhibit A.
4. NOTICE TO PILOTS: The Port agrees to work with the FAA to develop a detailed
description of hazards in the vicinity of the landfill and airport, which will be included in the Airport
Facility Directory (AFD) administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA). In addition, the Port will develop and use a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) whenever it is
aware of a sudden increase in wildlife abundance to mitigate the hazard and will maintain the
NOTAM until the hazard can be mitigated through other mechanisms developed pursuant to this
agreement.
5. AVAILABILITY OF CONTROL SUPPLIES: Both the City and the Port shall equip their
respective vehicles that regularly use the landfill or the airport with pyrotechnic equipment,
shotguns, and/or other supplies so that personnel can quickly and easily haze birds they may
encounter while conducting other collateral duties.
6. AIRFIELD ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TOWARD HAZARDOUS WILDLIFE: The Port shall
adopt a zero-tolerance policy on the airfield toward all wildlife that pose a hazard to aircraft,
including, but not limited to, waterfowl, gulls, starlings, crows, and ravens.
7. COVER LANDFILL EACH DAY: The City shall cover the waste received at the landfill, at a
minimum, at the end of each day.
8. AMENDMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS: No amendment to this Agreement shall be effective
unless approved and executed by the parties in writing.
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Interlocal Agreement
Airport / Landfill Wildlife Management Plan
9. TERMINATION: This agreement shall terminate at midnight, December 31, 2006, unless
terminated earlier by mutual written agreement of both parties.
10. FILING: The City agrees to file this agreement with the County Auditor, pursuant to RCW
39.43.040, as soon as possible after it is executed by both parties.
VVhereby, the parties have executed this Agreement in duplicate by the subjoined signatures of
their duly authorized officials.
CITY OF PORT ANGELES PORT OF PORT ANGELES
Patrick Ibarra, City Manager Chris Anderson, Executive Director
ATTEST:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney
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PORT ANGELES
(WILLIAM R. FAIRCHILD)
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT (CLM) and LANDFILL
WILDLIFE HAZARD
MANAGEMENT PLAN
March 3, 1999
Developed by:
City of Port of Port Angeles Port of Port Angeles
P.O. Box 1150, 321 East 5* St. P.O. Box 1350
Port Angeles, WA 98362 Port Angeles, WA 98362
In Cooperation with:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Wildlife Services
720 O'Leary St., NW
Olympia, WA 98502
TABLE OF CONTENTS ii
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION ................ 1.1 Test Plots ............................... 3.6
Overview .................................. 1.1 Mowing ................................. 3.6
Background ................................ 1.1 Stream,side Vegetation ........................ 3.7
Problem Species ............................. 1.1 River Rock And Gravel ....................... 3.7
Purpose .................................... 1.1 Agriculture ................................. 3.7
Scope ...................................... 1.1 Landscaping ................................ 3.7
Evaluation of The Plan ........................ 1.2 FAA Advisory Circ. No. 150/5320-14 ........... 3.8
CFR 14 -Part 139.337 (Aviation Regulations) ..... 1.2
Definitions .................................. 1.3 PART C. STRUCTURE MANAGEMENT ...... 3.8
Acronyms .................................. 1.3 Overview .................................. 3.8
Airfield Structures ........................... 3.8
CHAPTER 2 - AUTHORITY .................... 2.1 Abandoned Structures ........................ 3.8
Overview .................................. 2.1 Rodent Control For Buildings .................. 3.9
Wildlife Coordinators ......................... 2.1 Starling Roost ............................... 3.9
Airport Manager ............................. 2.1
Director of Public Works ...................... 2.2 PART D. FOOD/PREY-BASE MANAGEMENT. 3.9
Landfill Operations .......................... 2.2 Overview .................................. 3.9
Unicom / FBO (Crash-fire & Rescue) ............ 2.3 Rodents And Rabbits ........................ 3.10
Airport Maintenance ......................... 2.4 Earthworms ............................... 3.10
Wildlife Services ............................ 2.3 Insects .................................... 3.10
Port Angeles Police Department ................. 2.4 Other Prey ................................ 3.10
Planning /Engineering (City & Port) ............. 2.4 Trash And Debris ........................... 3.10
Clallam Co. Dept. of Community Development .... 2.5 Handouts .................................. 3.10
Wildlife Hazard Group ........................ 2.5
WHMP Review .............................. 2.5 CHAPTER 4 - PERMITS AND REGULATIONS... 4.1
FAA Advisory Circular No. 150/5200-32 ......... 2.5 Overview .................................... 4.1
Washington Regulations ........................ 4.1
CHAPTER 3 - HABITAT MANAGEMENT ....... 3.1 Federal Regulations ............................ 4.1
Overview .................................. 3.1 Wildlife Categories ............................ 4.1
Attractants .................................. 3.1 Table 1 - Required Wildlife Permits .............. 4.2
General Zone ................................ 3.1 General Conlxol Regulations ..................... 4.3
Critical Zone ................................ 3.1 Resident Nongame Birds ........................ 4.3
Edge Removal ............................... 3.1 Migratory Birds ............................... 4.3
Airport Building Projects ...................... 3.2 Migratory Bird Permit (CFR 50, Part 13) ........ 4.3
Non-airport Land-use Projects .................. 3.2 Depredation Permits (CFR 50 Part 21.41) ........ 4.4
WAC 173-351-130 (siting landfills near airports) .. 3.2 Depredation Order for Blackbirds, Starlings and
Crows (CFR 21.43) ........... ' ............ 4.4
PART A. WATER MANAGEMENT ........... 3.3 Federal Migratory Bird Permit for CLM .......... 4.5
Overview .................................. 3.3 Feral Birds ................................... 4.5
Wetlands ................................... 3.4 Game Mammals ............................... 4.5
Canals And Ditches .......................... 3.4 Furbearers ................................... 4.5
Temporary Pools ............................ 3.4 Nongame Mammals ............................ 4.5
Runways, Taxiways, & Aprons ................. 3.4 Reptiles And Amphibians ....................... 4.6
Sewage Treatment Pond ....................... 3.4 Protected Wildlife ............................. 4.6
Wire Grid Installation ......................... 3.5 General Regulations ............................ 4.6
Eagle Permits .............................. 4.6
PART B. VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ..... 3.5 CFR 50 Part 22.23 (Eagle Permits) .............. 4.6
Overview .................................. 3.5 Habitat Conservation .......................... 4.7
Grass Management ........................... 3.6 Wetlands Mitigation ............................ 4.7
Grass Type .............................. 3.6 Endangered Species List ........................ 4.8
Grass Height ............................ 3.6 Table 2 - Threatened and Endangered Species
PORT ANGELES AIRPORT AND LANDFILL - WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN - April 5, 1999
TABLE OF CONTENTS iii
(State and Federal) .................... 4.8 CItAPTER 9 - AGENCY DIRECTORY ........... 9.1
Pesticide Applicator License .................... 4.12
APPENDICES
CI-[APTER 5 - RESOURCES .................... 5. I
Overview .................................... 5.1 APPEND1XA - WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT
Airport Supplies ............................... 5.1 Table of Contents ................................ i
Wildlife Patrol ................................ 5.1 Introduction .................................... 1
Pesticides .................................... 5.1 Objectives ..................................... 2
USDA-WS Assistance .......................... 5.2 Background .................................... 3
Supply Companies ............................. 5.2 Legal Status .................................... 7
Methods ...................................... 12
CHAPTER 6 - WILDLIFE CONTROL Results ....................................... 14
PROCEDURES .................. 6.1 Conclusions and Discussion ...................... 25
Overview .................................... 6.1 Recommendations .............................. 27
Bird Control .................................. 6.1 Literature Cited ................................ 35
Mammal Control .............................. 6.1
Wildlife Patrol ................................ 6.1 APPENDIXB - FAA Form 5200-7 (Bird Strike Incident
Wildlife Control ............................... 6.2 Report)
USDA-WS Assistance .......................... 6.2
County Animal Control Assistance ................ 6.3 APPENDIX C- Daily Wildlife Activity Report
PART A - AUDITORY FRIGHTENING APPENDIX D - PERMIT APPLICATIONS/FORMS
TECIINIQUES .............................. 6.3 · FORM 3-200 - USFWS Permit Application (2 pages)
Overview .................................... 6.3 · Migratory Bird Damage Project Report Form (1 page)
Pyrotechnics .................................. 6.3
Bioaeoustics .................................. 6.5
Propane Exploders ............................. 6.6 APPENDIX E - CURRENT PERMITS
Bird Reactions ................................ 6.7 · USFWS Depredation Permit For William R. Fairchild
Intl. Airport and City of Port Angeles Landfill (2
PART B - VISUAL FRIGHTENING DEVICES .. 6.7 pages)
Scarecrows ................................... 6.7 · Clallam County Environmental Health Div. Solid Waste
Balloons, Hawk Kites & Model Planes ............. 6.8 Handling Facility Permit for landfill (10 pages)
Mylar Tape ................................... 6.8
Lights ....................................... 6.8 APPENDIX F- Advisory Circular No. 150/5200-33 -
Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or near Airports (12
PART C - POPULATION REDUCTION pages)
METHODS .................................. 6.8
Shooting ................................... 6.9 APPENDIX G - Certalert No. 98-05 - Grasses attractive
Trapping .................................. 6.11 to Hazardous Wildlife (1 page)
Pesticides ................................. 6.11
APPENDIXH- Certalc~t No. 97-09 - Wildlife hazard
CHAPTER 7 - TRAINING ...................... 7.1 Management Plan Outline (6 pages)
Standard Training ............................. 7.1
USDA-WS Instructors .......................... 7.1 APP£NDIXI- Advisory Circular No. 150/5320-14 -
CLM Personnel Certified ........................ 7.1
airport Landscaping for Noise Control Purposes (16 pages)
CHAPTER 8 - EVALUATION ................... 8.1
Overview .................................... 8.1 APPENDIX J. MAPS
Meetings ..................................... 8.1 Aerial Photo of Airport and Landfill
Wildlife Strike Database ........................ 8.1
Airport Expansion/Construction .................. 8.1 APPENDIX K- WILDLIFE DISEASES
FAA Involvement .............................. 8.1 Introduction .................................... 1
Projected Timetable ............................ 8.1 General Precautions .............................. 1
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Directly Transmitted Diseases ...................... 2
Rabies ....................................... 2
Hantavirus ................................... 4
Q Fever ...................................... 4
Mosquito-borne Encephalitis ..................... 5
Tick-borne Diseases ............................. 5
Colorado Tick Fever ........................... 5
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever ................... 5
Lyme Disease ................................. 6
Tularemia .................................... 6
Relapsing Fever ............................... 7
Other Tick-borne .............................. 7
Personal Protection ............................ 7
Flea-borne Diseaes .............................. 8
Plague ....................................... 8
Murine Typhus Fever ........................... 8
Commensal Rodent-borne Disease .................. 8
Rat-bite Fever ................................ 8
Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease) ................... 8
Salmonellosis ................................. 9
Bird-borne Diseases .............................. 9
Histoplasmosis ............................... 9
Omithosis ................................... 10
Salmonellosis ................................ 10
Other Bird-borne Diseases ...................... 10
Conclusion .................................... 10
APPENDIXL - PESTICIDES (to be developed)
TABLES Page
Table 1. Wildlife Categories & Permits ............ 4.2
Table 2. Endangered & Threatened Species ........ 4.8
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The following Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for William R. Fairchild (Port Angeles)
International Airport and Port Angeles Landfill has been reviewed and accepted. It will be
become effective March 1, 1999 with the following signatures:
Port of Port Angeles, Airport Manager, Phil Volk Date
City of Port Angeles, Director of Public Works, Jack Pittis Date
FAA Airport Certification, Lynn Deardorff Date
USDA-APHIS-WS Wildlife Biologist, Michael Linnell Date
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PREFACE
The following Wildlife Hazard Management Plan Manual was written to fulfill the requirements of
CFR 14 part 139.337(e) for Port Angeles (William R. Fairchild) International Airport. This manual
is intended specifically for their use to reduce wildlife hazards. The contents can help other airports
in the process of understanding wildlife hazards, but specific information regarding individual airport
wildlife hazards should be sought through a local USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services State Office or
FAA Regional Representative.
DISTRIBUTION OF WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN
HAROLD HANDKE Federal Aviation Administration
Lead Airport Certification Safety Inspector Airport Division
(425)227-2607 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Suite 315
Renton WA 98055-4056
PHIL VOLK Port of Port Angeles
Airport / Marina Manager P.O. Box 1350
(360) 457-1138 Port Angeles. WA 98362
MIKE LINNELL USDA-APHIS
Wildlife Biologist 720 O'Leary St. N.W.
(360) 753-9884 Olympia, WA 98502
HANS HAYDEN USDA-APHIS
Field Representative in Port Angeles 720 O'Leary St. N.W.
(360) 452-9272 Olympia, WA 98502
STEVE EVANS CITY OF PORT ANGELES
Landfill Supervisor P.O. 1150
(360) 417-4873 Port Angeles, WA 98362-0217
JACK PITTIS CITY OF PORT ANGELES, [Master Copy]
Director of Public Works P.O. 1150
(360) 417-4801 Port Angeles, WA 98362-0217
GARY KENWORTHY CITY OF PORT ANGELES
City Engineer P.O. 1150
(360) 417-4803 Port Angeles, WA 98362-0217
TAN-IA BUSH-WEAK Clallam County Dept. of Community Dev.
Director P.O. Box 862
(360) 417-2328 Port Angeles, WA 98362-0149
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This Wildlife H~?ard Management Plan has been incorporated into the Policy and Procedures Manual
for the City of Port Angeles Public Works Department under policy number PW- 1010. The bottom
of each page contains a date in the footer, which is the date that the particular page was printed. In
all cases the latest dated page will be the most current for the policy. The master document is
contained in the City of Port Angeles, Director of Public Works Office and is electronically located
in the Public Works Department server which is backed up routinely. Revisions to this plan will the
recorded on the revisions page below.
TABLE OF REVISIONS
VAa
4/$/99 ALL Policy adapted to City of Port Angeles Public Works
Department Policy and Procedures Manual
4/6/99 Chapter 8 Revisions from USDA received for Chapter 8 inserting
Table of accomplishments to date and future project targets. Plan
Contents distribution and policy reference added to Table of Contents.
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CHAPTER 1 1.1
1 - INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW Wildlife hazard management plans (WHMP) address the responsibilities,
policies, and procedures necessary to reduce wildlife hazards at airports. The
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recognizes the potential hazards
wildlife pose and requires airports that incur bird-aircraft strikes to implement
a WHMP according to CFR 14 - Part 139.337 (see pg. 1.2).
BACKGROUND Wildlife creates a variety of problems at airports that can compromise safe
aircraft operations. The most significant are the thousands of collisions that
occur annually between wildlife and aircraft. Wildlife strikes result in millions
of dollars in direct and indirect damages. Fortunately, wildlife strikes usually
do not result in a catastrophic accidents involving the loss of human lives, but
the potential is real nonetheless and has occurred a number of times in the
past. Wildlife has other adverse impacts at airports such as rodents chewing
on electric cables powering runway lights, birds nesting in hangars and aircraft,
and roosting birds damaging equipment with their corrosive droppings and
vectoring transmissible airborne diseases.
PROBLEM The species generally considered the greatest threat to aviation are birds with
SPECIES flocking tendencies or of relatively large size, such as gulls, waterfowl,
blackbirds, and raptors. At the Port Angeles (William R. Fairchild)
Intemational Airport, hereafter referred to by the FAA identifier code CLM,
gulls are &greatest concern because of the close proximity of the city landfill
relative to the airport. Large mammals such as deer, bear, and coyotes present
an extreme hazard to aircraft safety, and have all been observed on the airfield
at CLM, although they are not as common as birds. Juvenile animals and
migratory species also pose higher risks for aviation because of their general
unfamiliarity with the airport environment.
PURPOSE Enhancing safe ak carrier operations is a primary objective of the Port of Port
Angeles. This entails all aspects from arrival to departure of aircraft in the
vicinity of CLM airport, and includes wildlife hazards on and around the
airport. The City and Port will implement and maintain a WHMP for the airport
according to CFR 14 - Part 139.337(e).
SCOPE This WHMP addresses the wildlife hazards at CLM airport, Port Angeles
Landfill, and surrounding areas with recommended actions for reducing such
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hazards. The contents of this document are intended to compliment the
Wildlife Hazard Assessment (Appendix A) completed in 1998 by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Wildlife Services (WS) under a cooperative agreement with the City of Port
Angeles. The Wildlife Hazard Assessment fulfilled the requirements of
subsections (a) and (b) of 14 CFR 139.337, whereas this plan fulfills
requirements listed under subsection (e) of the same regulation.
EVALUATION Wildlife hazards at CLM will be monitored regularly as pan of the ongoing
OF THE PLAN wildlife control program and the WHMP will be reviewed at least annually
and updated as necessary (see Chapter 8).
CFR 14 - CODES OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS - AVIATION
PART 139.337 Wildlife hazard management.
(a) Each certificate holder (holder of the airport operating certificate) shall provide for the
conduct of an ecological study, acceptable to the Administrator (FAA), when any of the following
events occur on or near the airport:
(1) An air carrier aircraft experiences a multiple bird strike or engine ingestion.
(2) An air carrier aircraft experiences a damaging collision with wildlife other than birds.
(3) Wildlife of a size or in numbers capable of causing an event described in paragraph
(a)(1) or (2) of this section is observed to have access to any airport flight pattern or
movement area.
Co) The study required in paragraph (a) of this section shall contain at least the following:
(1) Analysis of the events which prompted the study.
(2) Identification of the species, numbers, locations, local movements, and daily and
seasonal occurrences of wildlife observed.
O) Identification and location of features on and near the airport that attract wildlife.
(4) Description of the wildlife hazard to ak career operations.
(c) The study required by paragraph (a) of this section shall be submitted to the Administrator,
who determines whether or not there is a need for a wildlife hazard management plan. In
reaching this determination, the Administrator considers-
(l) The ecological study;
(2) The aeronautical activity at the airport;
(3) The views of the certificate holder;
(4) The views of the airport users; and
(5) Any other factors bearing on the matter of which the Administrator is aware.
(d) When the Administrator determines that a wildlife hazard management plan is needed, the
certificate holder shall formulate and implement a plan using the ecological study as a basis. The
plan shall-
(l) Be submitted to, and approved by, the Administrator prior to implementation; and
(2) Provide measures to alleviate or eliminate wildlife hazards to ak carder operations.
(e) The plan shall include at least the following:
(1) The persons who have the authority and responsibility for implementing the plan.
(2) Priorities for needed habitat modification and changes in land use identified in the
ecological study, with target dates for completion.
(3) Requirements for and, where applicable, copies of local, state, and Federal wildlife
control permits.
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(4) Identification of resources to be provided by the certificate holder for implementation
of the plan.
(5) Procedures to be followed during air carder operations, including at least-
(l) Assignment of personnel responsibilities for implementing the procedures;
(ii) Conduct of physical inspections of the movement area and other areas critical to
wildlife hazard management sufficiently in advance of ak carrier operations to allow
time for wildlife controls to be effective;
Off) Wildlife control measures; and
(iv) Communication between the wildlife control personnel and any air traffic control
tower in operation at the airport.
(6) Periodic evaluation and review of the wildlife hazard management plan for-
09 Effectiveness in dealing with the wildlife hazard; and
(h') Indications that the existence of the wildlife hazard, as previously described in the
ecological study, should be reevaluated.
CO A training program to provide airport personnel with the knowledge and skills needed
to carry out the wildlife hazard management plan required by (d) of this section.
(f) Notwithstanding the other requirements of this section, each certificate holder shall take
immediate measures to alleviate wildlife hazards whenever they are detected.
(g) FAA Advisory Circulars in the 150 series contain standards and procedures for wildlife
hazard management at airports which are acceptable to the Administrator.
DEFINITIONS , Airport Manager - Port of Port Angeles Director of Airports.
~ Wildlife strike - an incident that involves an airplane colliding with an animal
, Critical Zone - the area within a 2-mile radius of a runway centerline
, Edge - an area where two habitat types adjoin, often highly attractive to wildlife
· Feral Animal - domestic animal reverted to living in the wild, also will include strays
· General Zone - the area within a 5-mile radius of a runway centerline
· Habitat - the environment where an animal lives
· Migratory Birds - bird species wherein at least part of their population migrates
between breeding and wintering grounds
· Unicom - Non-government communication facility which may provide airport
information at certain airports.
· Wildlife Coordinator - the person(s) responsible for overseeing review and
implementation of the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. Currently the Director of
Public Works (City of Port Angeles) and Airport Manager (Port of Port Angeles).
· Wildlife Hazard Working Group (WHWG) - a committee formed to monitor and
implement the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan
· Wlldilfe Hazard Management Plan (WI4MP)- a doenment that gives guidance to
airport personnel on how to reduce wildlife hazards to aircraft
· Wildlife Patrol - airport personnel trained and equipped to respond to wildlife hazards
on the airfield
ACRONYMS · AGL - Above Ground Level
· AC - FAA Advisory Circular (guidelines established by the FAA)
· ATISS - Air Traffic Information Satellite System
· AOA - Ak Operations Area
· BASH - Bird-Aircraft Strike Hazard Team
· CFR - Codes of Federal Regulations
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CLM - Port Angeles (William R. Fairchild) International Airport
· EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
· FAA - U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration
· FBO - Fixed Base Operator
· FOB - Foreign Object Debris/damage
· MSWLF - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
· NOTAM - Notice to Airmen
· SEA-ADO - FAA, Seattle Airports District Office
· SIDA - Security Identification Display Area
· USFWS - U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service
· WAC/RCW - Washington Administrative Code/Revised Code of Washington
· WI)FW - Washington Department offish and Wildlife
· WHA - Wildlife Hazard Assessment
· WHWG - Wildlife Hazard Working Group
· ~ - Wildlife Hazard Management Plan
· WS - U. S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Wildlife Services program - Washington
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2 - AUTHORITY
OVERVIEW The Port of Port Angeles Airport Manager and City of Port Angeles Director
of Public Works co-share the authority and responsibility of designating a
Wildlife Coordinator to implement the WHMP. Each Departmem and
associated agencies have responsibilities outlined in the WHMP and must
incorporate them into their programs. Clear communication among airport and
landfill personnel is essential for the WHMP to succeed. Personnel working
at both the landfill and airport will communicate resource needs,
recommendations, and progress to the designated Wildlife Coordinator. The
Airport Manager and Director of Public Works will ensure that the WHMP
and amendments adhere to Federal, State and local laws and regulations. The
Airport Manager will ensure that the WHMP is approved by the FAA.
WILDLIFE Because of the somewhat unique relationship of wildlife hazards at the airport
COORDINATORS and adjacent landfill, the responsibility of Wildlife Coordinator at Port Angeles
will be co-shared by the city's Director of Public Works and the Port's Airport
Manager. Individual roles are outlined as follows:
AIRPORT * Establish a Wildlife Hazard Working Group (WHWG) for CLM.
MANAGER
· Supervise, coordinate, and monitor wildlife control activities as
outlined in the WHMP.
· Update the WI-IM as necessary.
· Disseminate information and assignments through the WHWG.
· Coordinate efforts among the landfill and airport.
· Properly train and badge wildlife control personnel in accordance with
FAA regulations (e.g., SIDA). This includes radio communications,
driving on the AOA, and safe use of firearms and pyrotechnics.
· If necessary, close down runways to remedy wildlife hazards.
· Issue NOTAMs of bird hazards on ATIS.
Provide public relations support for wildlife control activities as
necessary.
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· Monitor facilities and tenant concerns for wildlife problems.
· Keep a log of all wildlife strikes and control actions and forward
reports to FAA as necessary.
Make wildlife strike report forms, FAA 5200-7 (Appendix B), readily
available to airfield operations, Unicom, and pilots, and encourage
them to be submitted.
· Review with a wildlife damage biologist all plans involving changes in
land use or new airport structures/facilities to avoid inadvertently
attracting wildlife to the area.
DIRECTOR OF ,. Establish a WHWG for the airport and landfill.
PUBLIC
WORKS · Supervise, coordinate, and monitor wildlife control activities as
outlined in the WHMP.
· Update the WHM as necessary.
· Disseminate information and assignments through the WHWG.
· Coordinate efforts among the landfill and airport.
· Staff or contract the services of a wildlife biologist to work with the
Wildlife Coordinator and oversee wildlife control activities.
· Purchase and stock the necessary supplies to conduct wildlife control
(Chapter 5).
· Obtain the appropriate permits for wildlife control (see Appendix E).
· Review with a wildlife damage biologist all plans involving changes in
land use or new structures/facilities affiliated with the landfill to avoid
inadvertently attracting wildlife to the area.
LANDFILL · Note wildlife hazards/problems associated with the landfill and discuss
OPERATIONS them with the Wildlife Coordinator.
· Conduct hazing operations during periods when the designated wildlife
patrol is off duty or at another location such as the airfield (this will
involve coordination with the patrol unit).
· Move and maintain wiring grid over open cell at landfill as necessary.
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WILDLIFE · Maintain communications between landfill and airport operations
SERVICES personnel regarding wildlife activities.
· Conduct an operational hazing and control program on the airfield and
landfill, and maintain a detailed record of every action.
· Conduct routine runway sweeps for dead birds and hazardous wildlife
at least 3 times per day and record ail findings.
· Inform and advise Wildlife Coordinator of wildlife management
activities, habitat modification needs, and imminent wildlife hazards
that require the issuance of a NOTAM or runway closure.
Train airport and landfill personnel in the safe handling and proper use
of wildlife dispersal methods and equipment.
· Coordinate Wildlife control activities with State and Federal wildlife
agencies and municipal law enforcement.
PORT · Inspect runways for wildlife activity and strikes at least twice daily and
AIRFIELD maintain a record of the action, even if no wildlife was present.
PERSONNEL
· Haze wildlife from runways when appropriate (Chapter 6).
· Record all wildlife activity or animals dispersed or shot on the "Daily
Wildlife Activity Log" (Appendix C), and report to the Wildlife
Coordinator at the end of the month.
· Log all known wildlife strikes on form FAA 5200-7 (Appendix B) and
forward them to the Wildlife Coordinator and/or biologist.
· Warn pilots of wildlife hazards through airport advisories.
· Assist with habitat modifications addressed in the Wildlife Hazard
Assessment and WHMP such as vegetation maintenance along ditches,
brush removal, and tree pruning (Chapter 3).
· Remove abandoned structures and equipment (Chapter 3).
· Mow grass to the recommended heights (Chapter 3).
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Install and maintain wire grids over ponds, ditches, and other water
areas (Chapter 3) as determined necessary by the Wildlife Coordinator.
· Maintain fenceline to exclude large mammals such as deer, bear, and
coyotes.
Ensure refuse does not accumulate in fields and ditches on the airport.
· Maintain ditches to ensure that water flows to avoid pooling.
· Minimize pooling formed by rain on tarmac and infield areas.
· Coordinate landscape changes beforehand with the Wildlife
Coordinator and/or biologist to ensure wildlife habitat is minimized.
· Assist as necessary with wildlife control activities involving field
rodents, rabbits, and bird abatement, and other programs.
· Inform Wildlife Coordinator of rodents and other wildlife found in and
around buildings.
,. Rodent-proof buildings, dumpsters, and other refuse containers.
· Pick up refuse around eating areas quickly.
CITY AND
PORT · Review designs of new structures/facilities with a wildlife damage
PLANNING/ biologist during the planning stages for input on designs that are
ENGINEERING unattractive to wildlife.
· Involve a wildlife damage biologist with land use planning and
mitigation efforts.
DEPT. OF
COMMUNITY · Provide general oversight of wildlife hazards related to the landfill.
DEVELOPMENT
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WILDLIFE The WHWG will be represented by:
WORKING · Airport Facilities Phil Volk - Port of Port Angeles
GROUP
· Planning and Engineering Jack Pittis - City of Port Angeles
· Landfill Operations Steve Evans - City of Port Angeles
· Unicom/FBO (Crash/fire) Jeff.Well - Rite Bros. Aviation
· Wildlife Services Mike Linnell / Hans Hayden - WS
· Airfield Maintenance Jeff Williams
· Clallam County Health Dept. Bob Martin / Tanya Busch-Weak
WHMP WHWG is responsible for reviewing the WHMP as it relates to each
REVIEW member's respective departmental duties on a quarterly basis and to report
activities, status, and recommendations to the Wildlife Coordinator, who
will in-mm review and grant approval if satisfied with the progress of the
WHMP.
FAA ADVISORY Subject: Announcement of availability - Bird Strike Incident/Ingestion Report. 2/14/90
CIRCULAR NO. (A copy of the form is contained in Appendix B and can also be downloaded or submitted via the
internct at:
150/5200-32
1. PURPOSE. This advisory circular (AC) explains the nature of the revision of FAA
Form 5200-7, Bird Strike Incident/Ingestion Report, and how it can be obtained.
2. FOCUS.
a. A new comp~ data base do~uraenting bird strikes became operational in mid-
October 1989. This will provide much needed access to information regarding wildlife
hazards to aireral~. It can be very difficult to predict bird strikes due to the random
nature of their occurrence. With the new computerized data base, the ability to view
previous wildlife related incidences by area, time of year, altitude, and bird species
opens a "window" into past events in order to predict the possibility of the occurrence
of a future incident.
bin order to load the new data base more expeditiously and retain compatibility with
the existing record-keeping system at the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) in Montreal, Canada, a revised Bird Strike Incident/Ingestion Report is being
issued. The updated report supersedes the previous edition dated August 1980.
3. HOW TO ORDER Copies of FAA Form 5200-7 may be obtained fi.om the Airports
District Offices (ADO's), Flight Standard Offices (FSDO's), Air Carrier District Offices
(ACDO's), and Flight Service Stations (FSS).
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3 - HABITAT MANAGEMENT
OVERVIEW Habitat management is the most effective long term remedial measure for
reducing wildlife hazards on, or near, airports. Habitat management includes
the physical removal, exclusion, or manipulation of areas that are attractive to
wildlife. The ultimate goal is to make the environment fairly uniform and
unattractive to the species considered the greatest hazard to aviation. Habitat
modifications will be monitored carefully to ensure that they reduce wildlife
hazards and do not create new problems.
ATrRACTANTS Wildlife is attracted to airports because of the availability of one or more of
their basic needs - water, food, and cover. Water sources can be lakes,
streams, ditches, and temporary pools formed from rains, sprinkler systems,
and outdoor water fountains. Food sources might be rodents, insects,
earthworms, other invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, seeds, fruits, mast,
refuse, and handouts. Wildlife will find cover in trees, weedy fields, crops, tall
grass, streamside vegetation, burrows, buildings, and structures like culverts
and abandoned machinery. Reduction of these will inherently reduce the
species of wildlife and their populations that use an area.
GENERAL The General Zone for an airport is the area within a five-mile radius of the
ZONE runway centerline. Wildlife attractants in this area are considered to have an
impact on air traffic, particularly those that lie within the approach and
departure patterns. The long-range goal for this plan is to actively reduce
attractive wildlife habitat on property under the control of the City and Port of
Port Angeles, while working cooperatively with adjacent property owners to
discourage land-use practices that might increase wildlife hazards.
CRITICAL The area within a 10,000-foot radius of the runway centefline is delineated as
ZONE the Critical Zone. Control efforts will be concentrated primarily within this
area because approximately 75% of all civil bird-aircraft strikes occur within
10,000 feet of the airfield from which they depart or land, because aircraft are
typically under 500 feet AGL).
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EDGE Edgeor ecotone zones, the place where different habitats meet, are often most
REMOVAL attractive to wildlife because their biological needs can be met in a relatively
small space. Much of the "edge" has been pushed back from the runway by
CLM maintenance, and this separation will be maintained to help reduce
wildlife hazards to aircraft.
AIRPORT The W'fldlife Coordinator or Biologist will participate in the initial phases of all
BUILDING landfill and airport building projects to avoid an increase in wildlife hazards
PROJECTS resulting from the architectural or landscape changes. Every effort will be
made to minimize or eliminate designs that may attract wildlife.
NON-AIRPORT Whenever possible, the Airport Manager or Biologist will actively participate
LAND-USE in land-use decisions and landscape changes that may inadvertently result in
PROJECTS wildlife hazards to aircraft, provided they have the authority to do so. The
Seattle Airports District Office (SEA-ADO) and the Safety and Standards
Branch of the FAA Northwest Mountain Region will provide technical
guidance to airport operators in addressing land use compatibility issues.
Proposed projects that will likely increase bird numbers within flight zones will
be discouraged when the authority to do so is available. Incompatible land
uses are described in FAA Advisory Circular No. 150/5200-33 (Appendix F),
and include putrescible waste landfills (and in some instances, transfer stations
and other solid waste disposal facilities - see also WAC 173-351-130 below);
water reservoirs, sewage ponds, parks with artificial ponds, and sludge
disposal sites; feed lots and slaughter houses; and wildlife refuges, sanctuaries,
and production areas. These types of land-use changes will be monitored by
working with the local planning authorities.
Washington Location Restrictions of Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.
Administrative
Code (1) Applicability.
(WAC) 173-351-130 (a) On and after the effective date of this chapter, all MSWLF units shall meet the locational
restrictions of this section unless otherwise specified.
(b) Existing MSWLF units that cannot make the demonstration specified in subsection
(2)(a) of this section, pertaining to airports, subsection (3)(a) of this section, pertaining
to floodplains, subsection (7)(a) of this section, pertaining to unstable areas, must dose
by October 9, 1996, and conduct post-closure in accordance with WAC 173-351-500,
Closure and post-closure care.
(c) The deadline for closure required by (b) of this subsection may be extended up to two
years if the owner or operator demonstrates to the jurisdictional health department
during the permitting process of WAC 173-351-700 that:
(i) There is no available alternative disposal capacity; and
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(ii) There is no immediate threat to human health and the environment.
Note: Owners or operators of MSWLFs should be aware that the state department
of health has adopted a state wellhead protection program in accordance with
section 1428 of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Owners and operators should also
be aware of loeational restrictions which may exist through the process of
designating and implementing Ground Water Management Areas, under chapter
173-100 WAC, and through the Special Protection Areas of chapter 173-200
WAC.
(2) Airport safety.
(a) Owners or operators of new MSWLF units, existing MSWLF units, and/or lateral
expansions that are located within ten thousand feet (three thousand forty-eight meters)
of any airport runway end used by turbojet aircraft or within five thousand feet (one
thousand twenty-four meters) of any airport runway end used by only piston-type
airer~ must demonstrate that the units are designed and operated so that the MSWLF
unit does not pose a bird hazard to aircrall.
(b) Owners or operators proposing to site new MSWLF units and/or lateral expansions
within a five-mile (eight kilometer) radius of any airport runway end used by turbojet
or piston-type aircraft must notify the effected airport and the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA).
(e) The owner or operator must place the demonstration required by (a) of this subsection
in the application for a permit under WAC 173-351-700 and be issued a solid waste
permit by the jurisdictional health department.
(d) For purposes of this subsection:
(0 "Airport" means public-use airport open to the public without prior permission and
without restrictions within the physical capacities of available facilities.
(ii,'Bird hazard" means an increase in the likelihood of bird/aircra/t collisions that may
cause damage to the aircraft or injury to its occupants.
PART A WATER MANAGEMENT
OVERVIEW CLM has several ponds and wetlands on and around airport property. The
Straits of San Juan de Fuca run parallel to the north side of the airfield and
attracts large numbers of wildlife, particularly gulls and diving ducks. Little
can be done to reduce the hazards associated with the channel because of
logistical constraints. Small wetlands can be found throughout the airfield that
attract a moderate number of birds and mammals throughout the year,
especially during winter when migratory waterfowl pass through the area.
Drainage ditches are interspersed throughout the airfield and surrounding areas
within the critical area, and exhibit intermittent water flow can be found
throughout the critical zone surrounding CLM, and rains create temporary
pools in many places on airport property that are used for drinking and bathing
by a number of species. CLM will maintain the airport in a manner that
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promotes rapid drainage following these storm events, including periodic ditch
cleating and grading of infield areas where necessary.
WETLANDS Several small streams and wetlands attractive to wildlife naturally occur on or
in the vicinity of the airport. Any future wetland mitigation resulting from
airport or landfill construction projects (none are currently planned) will be
implemented as far away from the airfield as possible and will comply with
criteria described in AC 150/5200-33 (Appendix F). The wetland sites that
currently present the greatest hazard to aviation safety are the two ponds at
Lincoln Park, the pond and marsh northwest of the end of Runway 8
(Appendix J), and the marshy area southwest of the Runway 13/31 where the
main drainage flows offthe airport property.
CANALS & Drainage ditches occur on the airport in several places. Consideration will be
DITCHES given to coveting portions of these ditches that attract hazardous wildlife using
a wire grid system or other barrier (e.g., polyester netting). Currently,
however, only the main drainage ditch that parallels Runway 13/31 (near the
tetrahedron) has a constant basal flow of water. The vegetation will be
maintained along the banks, and will be cut as steep as possible to preclude
ducks from nesting.
TEMPORARY Where pooling conditions are found, the land should be filled or graded such
POOLS that water consistently drains into ditches. Ditches should be appropriately
sloped so that water does not pool and will leave the airfield in an appropriate
amount of time. The U.S. Air Force BASH team recommends a slope of 5:1.
RUNWAYS, Ensure the airport runways, taxiways, and aprons have enough camber so that
TAXIWAYS & water does not pool. Pools that persistently remain after rains will be removed
APRONS with squeegees or other method until the areas where water pools can be
corrected structurally.
SEWAGE Sewage treatment ponds can provide a strong attractant to a number of wildlife
TREATMENT species, and the FAA has determined that they are generally incompatible with
PONDS safe aircraft operations if sited within 10,000 feet of an airfield supporting
turbine-powered aircraft. CLM, however, does not have a sewage treatment
facility within the separations specified in AC 150/5200-33.
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WIRE GRID Wire grids are ideal for exclusion of a variety of species attracted to water such
INSTALLATION as geese, ducks, and gulls. Spacing depends greatly on species. Herons, terns,
and mergansers require close spacing (1-2 feet apart), whereas most gulls and
waterfowl are deterred by a spacing of 10-40 feet strung 10 feet above the
water. Place anchor posts at the desired spacing (about 5-30 feet apart).
Attach lines (28 gauge steel wire, polypropylene material, or monofilament
lines) to the posts with S-hooks. Several lines can radiate out from a single
post, forming what amounts to a web or 3-dimensional grid. A hydraulic
winch may be necessary to tighten the lines sufficiently. When the grid has
been installed, the area should be monitored to determine the level of bird
activity. Unfortunately, some bkds eventually learn how to maneuver through
the lines if they are spaced too far apart, or they may enter through the sides
if they are not fenced. The persistence of the wildlife is generally a function of
the resource value, with birds being more apt to penetrate a wire grid at the
landfill than grids over ditches because of the landfill's concentrated food
resource. Hence, some sites may requke a closer grid spacing, or even netting,
and will be supplemented by the use of additional hazing methods such as
pyrotechnics (see also Chapter 6). Even with a system of wire grids or nets,
birds will still investigate the site, and therefore, present a hazard to aviation.
The ultimate solution is to have water flow within an underground structure
such as a culvert or vault, but this requires a substantial investment of money
and effort, and no sites have been identified at CLM that currently merit such
an investment.
PART B VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
OVERVIEW CLM has a diversity of vegetation types, some being highly attractive to
wildlife. The most effective approach to reducing this attraction in the critical
zone is to remove all unnecessary trees, shrubs, weeds and plants, and establish
non-seeding or small-seeded grass, especially within 200 feet of the runway.
Of particular concern are blackberries (Rubus spp.) and Scotch broom (Cytisus
scoparius).
GRASS Other than paved areas, grass will be the primary cover inside the perimeter
MANAGEMENT security fence. FAA Certalert No. 98-05 (Appendix G) advises that "airport
operators should ensure that grass species and other varieties of plants
attractive to hazardous wildlife are not used on the airport". In addition,
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grasses that produce large seeds and are known to be attractive to wildlife will
be avoided when planting new areas.
Grass Type The type of grass used within the perimeter fence and between the runways
should produce small or no seeds, but still able to generate new growth or
reseed itself to provide a thick, monotypic stand and prevent erosion. It needs
to withstand drought, flooding, and other normal climatic conditions, and be
somewhat unpalatable to grazers such as geese, widgeon, and deer. Typically,
grasses that are high in fiber and low in nitrogen are unattractive to grazing
species. Tall rescue (Festuca arundinacea), if allowed to grow to a height of
8-14 inches, is unattractive to Canada geese because ora fungus it harbors and
it will generally preclude other more attractive species. Bluejoint reedgrass
(Calamagrostis canadensis), beach wildrye (Elymus mollls), Nootka Lupine
(Lupinus nootkatensis), and western yarrow (Achdlea mdlefolium) have also
been found to be unattractive to wildlife species typical of CLM.
Grass lteight Grass height throughout the airfield will be maintained at a height of 8-14
inches, except around runway and taxiway marker lights where it will be cut
to 3 inches for purposes of visibility.
Test Plots If a new variety of grass is chosen to replace existing grasses, only a section
of the airport, a test plot, will be planted to verify that it is not attractive to
wildlife and tolerates normal climatic conditions prior to extensive use.
Mowing When possible, grass will be mowed during the middle of the day when birds
are the most inactive. Mowing is quite attractive to several species of birds
and mammals because it exposes food such as rodents, insects and seeds. If
cutting is being conducted during the day and birds are attracted to activity, the
mowing will stop until the birds have been successfully hazed from the area.
Mowing activities will be coordinated with the dispersal wildlife team.
STREAMSIDE Cattails, willows, weeds and other vegetation growing on the edge of a stream
VEGETATION or other wetland offers excellent wildlife habitat. The vegetation that grows
alongside ditches and streams in the AOA should be removed and maintained
at low levels so that habitat is not provided for waterfowl, rabbits, herons,
blackbirds, and others. Grass or rock (e.g., quarry spauls, rip-rap) can be used
to replace undesirable plants, slow erosion, and conceal low basal flows of
water.
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RIVER ROCK River rock or gravel (larger than 2" in diameter) is an excellent ground cover
AND GRAVEL because it does not provide wildlife habitat as long as weeds are not allowed
to grow, debris is not allowed to build up, and the area is monitored for
burrows. It is more aesthetic than bare ground and can be used in place of
grass, especially around some of the landscaping such as low-growing bushes
and trees. Unfortunately, river rock and gravel are expensive and may not be
economical for use in large areas or appropriate for locations immediately
adjacent to runways due to compaction standards set forth by the FAA.
AGRICULTURE Agriculture will not be permitted on properties owned by the airport within the
security fenced area. According to FAA regulations, agricultural practices can
only be conducted on airport property where they do not conflict with air
safety. There are no active lease agreements with the City or Port of Port
Angeles, although the tree farm near the tetrahedron is the remnant of a former
Port lease, and provides abundant perching habitat for birds and is used
extensively by coyotes.
LANDSCAPING Landscaping at the airport can affect tourism, business, and the overall
impression of the Port Angeles vicinity to visitors, therefore, landscaping needs
to be aesthetically pleasing. It must, however, coincide with the airports
greater responsibility of air safety. Trees and bushes offer hunting perches,
roosting and loafing sites, nesting cover, and food for birds and other wildlife.
Trees within 600 feet of the runway centerline will be removed where feasible,
including those at the former tree farm. Ornamental trees and bushes used to
enhance airport aesthetics will be kept to a minimum, and varieties not
considered attractive to wildlife will be selected. The trees around the
terminals will be thinned periodically to discourage communal roosting by
starlings and crows.
FAA ADVISORY Subject: Airport Landscaping for Noise Control Purposes. 1/31/78.
CIRCULAR NO: This circular (See also Appendix I) provides guidance to airport planners and operators in the
150/5320-14 use of tree and vegetation screens around airports and aircraft operating areas for noise control
purposes. The circular discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the use of screens and
does address bird hazard potentials and states:
Prior to any decision to utilize tree or vegetation screens for noise control, their
potential for creating a bird hazard to aircraft must be carefully weighed against the
anticipated noise benefits. Wooded areas and vegetation o~en attract birds by
providing feeding, nesting and/or roosting areas. This is particularly true at junctions
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of wooded areas and grasslands and where two distinctly different vegetative
communitiesjo~. Hedgerows are also highly attractive as shelters for birds and small
mammals and should be avoided. For the same reason, the planting of trees and shrubs
is not recommended closer than 600 feet (180 m) to the eenterline of active runways
and taxiways. In considering the use of tree and vegetation belts as noise screens, the
following factors should be considered: the type, size, feeding, and migratory habits of
the area bird population; the geometric relationship and proximity between local
feeding and nesting grounds, the proposed noise screen, and aircraft operating areas;
and the affinity of the trees and vegetation to attract birds.
PART C STRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
OVERVIEW Structures provide cover and hunting perches for wildlife. If wildlife is
considered when a building is being designed, costly control measures can be
avoided. Buildings should not provide potential nesting, perching, or roosting
sites for birds and not allow access to mammals such as rodents and skunks.
AIRFIELD Airfield structures such as runway lights, ramp and taxiway signs, and light
STRUCTURES poles are used as hunting and loafing perches for birds such as hawks and
gulls. Lights at night attract insects and in turn bats and nighthawks. These
structures should all be fitted with wire coils or porcupine wire if they routinely
attract birds.
Structures, not pertinent to air operations and no longer in use, will be
ABANDONED removed. This includes abandoned houses, sheds, machinery, and light poles.
STRUCTURES These are attractive to rodents, small birds, and rabbits and, in turn, attracts
hawks, owls, and other predators that can become a significant air hazard.
Structures used for crash-fire training, such as the artificial fuselage near the
boundary separating the landfill and airport are considered to be pertinent to
air operations and are generally compatible with safe air operations.
RODENT While generally not a direct threat to aircraft safety, commensal mice can be
CONTROL a problem for airport tenants. They chew through wires on computers, cars,
FOR and building installations. All buildings should be rodent-proofed. Openings
BUILDINGS larger than the size of a quarter should be covered with 1/4" wire mesh and
new building plans should incorporate rodent-proof construction. Airport
operations personnel will conduct periodic inspections of airport-related
structures to determine if infestations are present, and if so, they will conduct
the necessary control procedures (e.g. trapping, apply toxicants). The airport
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manager will determine whether it is the tenant's or airport's responsibility to
control rodents in leased buildings and will ensure any toxicants used by airport
personnel are applied according to the label and the applicator is certified by
the state of Washington when using restricted use pesticides.
STARLING Currently, CLM has a small (<300 birds) starling roost that forms in the trees
ROOST separating the airfield and the model aircrat~ park near the end of Runway 8.
The roost begins to form in August and disperses by April. These birds ot~en
fly over the airfield as they travel to and from the roost and landfill, but will
sometimes perch and roost in the Fedex hanger. Although the numbers are
small, a continual abatement effort will be maintained and starling trapping will
be conducted near the roost. If nesting in buildings increases, they may be
modified to discourage bird use.
PART D FOOD/PREY-BASE MANAGEMENT
OVERVIEW Rodents, rabbits, insects, earthworms, and other invertebrates are highly
attractive to many species of birds and mammals and should be controlled
where feasible. Handouts, trash, and scattered debris also provide food for
wildlife. The elimination of a wide variety of habitats such as the streamside
vegetation and abandoned structures will help considerably in this effort.
RODENTS & Mice, voles, and rabbits at CLM appear to be the primary attractants of hawks
RABBITS and coyotes, but will occasionally attract herons and other predators. Rodent
populations are not unusually high at the present, but CLM will continue to
monitor rodents and will conduct a control program for these species if their
abundance increases to a level where they attract wildlife.
EARTHWORMS Earthworms are brought to the surface following heavy rains, where they pose
an attraction to many species of birds, particularly gulls. Earthworm numbers
should be monitored and, if they appear to be a major attraction to problem
species, the appropriate molluscicide should be applied to reduce their
numbers. The County Extension agent can help determine the appropriate
molluscicide to use.
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INSECTS Insects attract many species of wildlife at CLM, particularly gulls, flickers, and
shorebirds. Insect populations should be monitored periodically by the airfield
Maintenance to determine if they are present in sufficient numbers to attract
wildlife. The County Extension agent can help select the best pesticide or
control method.
OTHER PREY Many other prey species are found at CLM. Lizards and rodents are common
prey for raptors, coyotes, and even insectivorous birds. Habitat management
will keep much of the prey population in check, but the airport will continue
to monitor these populations.
TRASIt AND Trash and debris are often responsible for attracting species such as gulls and
DEBRIS crows. CLM maintenance will continue to conduct trash and FOD (foreign
object debris/damage) collection sweeps on the airfield, especially alter high
winds due to the airfield's close proximity to the airfield.
ltANDOUTS The public or any airport or landfill employee should not be allowed to feed
birds or mammals around the airport. Of particular concern is the feeding of
ducks and geese at Lincoln Park and at the juvenile detention facility bordering
the north end of Runway 26. When people are observed feeding birds, the City
or Port will discuss with them the problems caused by feeding wildlife, and if
necessary, signs will be posted to educate the general public.
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4 - PERMITS & REGULATIONS
OVERVIEW Federal, state and local governments administer laws and regulations that
protect wildlife and their habitat. A number of laws affect wildlife control at
airports and wildlife control personnel at CLM will adhere to these. Most
agencies issue permits to harass and/or take wildlife species. These permits are
needed to run a successful control program and will be obtained on a routine
basis by the Wildlife Coordinator.
WASI:IlNGTON Several Washington State government agencies have regulations that affect
WILDLIFE wildlife control at airports. Pertinent regulations can be found in the
REGULATIONS Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and the Revised Code of
Washington (RCW). Clallam County and municipality regulations can also
affect airports. State wildlife laws are mostly administered by Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and involve resident birds,
mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, as well as state threatened, endangered
species.
FEDERAL The U.S. Government has passed several Acts for the protection of wildlife,
REGULATIONS including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Lacey Act, the Endangered
Species Act, Eagle Protection Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. These are the basis
of most wildlife regulations that have been issued in the Codes of Federal
Regulations (CFR). Several agencies are responsible for implementing these
regulations and many affect wildlife control at airports. Federal wildlife laws
are mostly administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and
involve primarily migratory birds and threatened and endangered species.
WILDLIFE CFR Title 50, WACs, and RCWs define the categories of wildlife and
CATEGORIES regulations for them. For the purposes of this document, feral and free
roaming dogs, cats and other domestic animals are considered "wildlife", but
they are mostly regulated under other Codes. Wildlife categories include
migratory and resident, game and nongame, and threatened and endangered
(Table 1). Wildlife control personnel will know the category for the species
they are controlling so that they can determine the relevant laws and necessary
permits.
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Table 1. Wildlife Categories in Clallam County and permits necessary for lethal control.
CATEGORY SPECIES I STATE [ FEDERALpERMiT ' PERMIT
RESi~ENT GAME BIRDS Quail, ring-necked pheasant, grouse, partridge, Yes No
and turkey
' RESIDENT NONGAME BIRDS Starlings, house sparrows No No
MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS Ducks, geese, coots, gallinules, snipe, and
mourning doves No Yes
MIGRATORY NONGAME All species except game birds, resident No Yes
BIRDS nongame birds, and domestic and exotic birds
DEPREDATION ORDER
BIRDS 2 Crows, magpies, blackbirds, and cowbirds No No
DOMESTIC BIRDS Rock doves (feral pigeons) and domestic No No
poultry
Mule deer, white and black4ailed deer, elk,
GAME MAMMALS white and black-tailed jackrabbits, other Yes No
rabbits
FURBEARERS Mink, river otter, fox, raccoon, beaver, badger, Yes No
muskrat
All species of mammals, including coyotes,
NONGAME MAMMALS except game, furbcarcrs, domestic mammals, No No
and fully protected wildlife listed in Table 2
No - Call
FERAL DOMESTIC local
MAMMALS Dogs, cats, livestock animal No
control
REPTILES AND AMPHHIIANS All reptiles and amphibians except those listed No No
as threatened or endangered in Table 2
FULLY PROTECTED Threatened and Endangered species listed in Yes Yes
WILDLIFE Table 2
Control actions requiring a state permit should be coordinated through the Regional Biologist with the Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife.
2 May be taken without permits "when concontrated in such numbers and manner as to constitute a health hazard or
other nuisance" (50 CFR {}21.43).
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GENERAL Several regulations and permits apply to controlling various categories of
REGULATIONS wildlife at airports in Clallam County. Many of the general laws relate to
FOR WILDLIFE safety and methods and special considerations or restrictions are usually
CONTROL specified on the depredation permits.
REPORT TO CLM will submit a report of the animals taken and hazed/herded each
USFWS calender year to the USFWS to fulfill the requirements of this section.
RESIDENT The only nongame birds that are not considered migratory species are the
NONGAME starling, pigeon, and house sparrow. All other nongame birds in Clallam
BIRDS County are migratory and a definition for nongame birds is given under that
section. If other species of migratory nongame birds appear and become a
problem, the USFWS depredation permit allows them to be controlled,
provided they are not listed as Federal or State threatened or endangered and
are listed on the permit.
MIGRATORY Migratory birds are regulated under Federal Laws and governed by USFWS.
BIRDS They allow hazing of migratory birds when damaging property, but require a
permit for take; exceptions are eagles, and threatened and endangered species
which require separate permits for take and harassment. States can further
regulate migratory birds, but cannot make regulations less restrictive.
Washington does not require additional permits for nonprotected migratory
birds where federal laws dictate authority.
Migratory Bird Basically restated, a depredation permit to take federally protected migratory
Permit birds can be obtained by completing a Federal Fish and Wildlife Licence/Permit
CFR 50, Part 13 Application (Appendix D) and submitting it to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Permits - Law Enforcement Division, 911 NE 1 lth Ave., Portland,
OR 97232-4181. The USFWS also requires the permit to be accompanied by
a Migratory Bird Damage Project Report (Appendix D) completed by WS. In
Clallam County, migratory birds include all birds except house sparrows,
starlings, feral pigeons (rock doves), pheasant, quail, and domestic ducks,
geese and other exotic birds. This Part states that "a fee will not be charged
to any ... local government ... for the proposed activity." The permit expires
annually and a report of the species and number taken must be submitted
within 10 days of the expiration. Details for the permit uses are given below.
For Clallam County, federally threatened and endangered migratory birds
include bald eagles, brown pelicans, marbled murrelets, northern spotted owls,
and peregrine falcons (see Table 2 of this chapter).
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CFR 50 Part CONTROL OF DEPREDATING BIRDS - Depredation permits.
21.41
(a) Permit requirement. Except as provided in 21.42 through 21.46, a depredation permit is
required before any person may take, possess, or transport migratory birds for depredation
control purposes. No permit is required merely to scare or herd depredating migratory birds
other than endangered or threatened species or bald or golden eagles.
(b) Application procedures. Applications for depredation permits shall be submitted to the
appropriate Special Agent in Charge (see 13.11 Co) of this Subchapter). Each such application
must contain the general information and certification by 13.12 (a) of this Subchapter plus the
following additional information:
(1) A description of the area depredations are occurring;
(2) The nature of the crops or other interests being injured;
(3) The extent of such injury; and
(4) The particular species of migratory birds committing the injury.
(c) Additlonalpermit cond;_~ons. In addition to the general conditions set forth in Part 13 of
this Subchapter B, depredation permits shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) Permittees may not kill migratory birds unless specifically authorized on the permit.
(2) Unless otherwise specifically authorized, when permittees are authorized to kill
migrattay birds they may do so only with a shotgun not larger than No. 10 gauge fired fi-om
the shoulder, and only on or over the threatened area or area described on the permit.
(3)Permittees may not use blinds, pits, or other means of concealment, decoys, duck calls,
or other devices to lure or entice birds within gun range.
(4) All migratory birds killed shall be retrieved by the permittee and turned over to a
Bureau representative or his designee for disposition to charitable or worthy institutions for
use as food, or otherwise disposed of as provided by law.
(5) Only persons named on the permit are authorized to act as agents of the permittee under
authority of the permit.
(d) Tenure of permits. The tenure of depredation permits shall be limited to the dates which
appear on its face, but in no case shall be longer than one year.
Part 21.43 Depredation order for blackbirds, cowbirds, grackles, crows and magpies.
A Federal permit shall not be required to control yellow-headed, red-winged .... and Brewer's
blackbirds, cowbirds, _ crows, and magpies .... when concentrated in such numbers and manner
as to constitute a health hazard or other nuisance: Provided
(a) That none of the birds killed pursuant to this section, nor their plumage, shall be sold
or offered for sale, but may be possessed, transported, and otherwise disposed of or utilized.
(b)That any person exercising any of the privileges granted by this section shall permit at
all reasonable times including during actual operations, any Federal or State game or deputy
game agent, warden, protector, or other game law enforcement officer flee and unrestricted
access over the premises on which such operations have been or are being conducted; and
shall furnish promptly to such officer whatever information he may require, concerning said
operations.
(¢) That nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the killing of such birds
contrary to any State laws or regulations; and that none of the privileges granted under this
section shall be exercised unless the person possesses whatever permits as may be required
for such activities by the State concerned.
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Migratory Bird Port Angeles Landfill and Airport each have current Federal permits (Appendix
Federal Permit E) to take migratory birds (except eagles and threatened and endangered
for CLM species). Washington allows the take of these species without obtaining an
additional State permit. The permit must be renewed annually and will be
completed by the Wildlife Coordinator.
FERAL BIRDS Feral pigeons (rock doves) are typically the only species of concern in this
category. Currently State and Federal laws do not recognize this species in
their laws and a permit is not required to take them. Domestic waterfowl may
become a problem if they are abandoned on airport property. These should
only be taken by wildlife personnel able to identify them because many are
similar to wild waterfowl. Other species of feral poultry or exotic birds may
show up; contact the Wildlife Biologist or Wildlife Coordinator for assistance
with control methods.
GAME Game mammals are primarily those species that are hunted. CLM does not
MAMMALS currently have large populations of rabbits that need to be controlled to reduce
predator populations. Deer have been known to frequent the edge of the
airfield, especially along the north perimeter fenceline, and they may
occasionally need to be controlled. A permit is required to control deer and
beaver. All other game mammals may be taken when they are causing damage.
FURBEARERS Furbearers periodically need to be controlled, especially raccoons in structures.
Permits are needed to take otter and beaver.
NONGAME Several species ofnongame mammals are present at CLM and may need to be
MAMMALS controlled. Of these, coyotes present the greatest threat to aviation. Permits
are not required to take these species when they damage or could damage
property.
REPTILES & Nonprotected reptiles and amphibians can be taken with a permit or
AMPHIBIANS appropriate fishing license. Current abundance of these types of animals
indicate the will not serve as major attractants to more hazardous wildlife.
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PROTECTED Federal and State Threatened, Endangered and Protected Species. The
WILDLIFE Endangered Species Act of the U.S. (1966 and amendments, monitored by the
USFWS) and Washington (as monitored by WDFW) protects species
potentially threatened with extinction. Specifically, these Acts list animals and
plants as endangered (any species or subspecies which is in danger of
extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range) or threatened
(any species or subspecies which is in danger of becoming an endangered
species within the foreseeable future throughout or over a significant portion
of its range). Once listed, these species cannot be taken or harassed without
a special permit. Eagles are also afforded protection under the U.S. Eagle
Protection Act. In Washington, several additional species are given special
protection by being designated as State endangered or threatened (RCW
77.12.020 and WAC 232-12-297, as amended). If a significant hazard exists
with a listed species that is jeopardizing air safety, USFWS or WDFW,
depending on the species involved, will be contacted for assistance. Only
personnel from these agencies or their agents (e.g., WS) can get a permit to
alleviate a problem. Table 2 lists the species for Clallam County that are in this
category.
EAGLE Eagles are protected under the Eagle Protection Act and require their own
PERMITS permit, and are therefore, not included under the Migratory Bird Permit.
Washington has designated bald eagles as fully protected in Clallam County.
CFR 50 EAGLE PERMITS - Permits to take depredating eagles.
PART 22.23 The Director may, upon receipt of an application and in accordance with the issuance criteria of
this section, issue a permit authorizing the taking of depredating bald or golden eagles.
(a) Application procedure. Applications for permits to take depredating bald or golden
eagles shall be submitted to the appropriate Special Agent m Charge (See: Part 13). Each
application must contain the general information and certification required by P art 13.12(a)
plus the following additional information:
(1) Species and number of eagles proposed to be taken;
(2) Location and description of property where taking is proposed;
(3) Inclusive dates for which permit is requested;
(4) Method of taking proposed;
(fi) Kind and number of livestock or domestic animals owned by the applicant;
(6) Kind and mount of alleged damaged; and
(7) Name, address, age, and business relationship with applicant of any person the
applicant proposes to act for him as his agent in the taking of such eagles.
(b)/ldditionalpermit conditions. In addition to the general permits set forth in Part 13,
permits to take depredating bald and golden eagles shall be subject to the following
conditions:
(1) Bald and golden eagles may be taken under permit by firearms, traps, or other
suitable means except by poison or fi-om aircraft;
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(2}l~ae taking of eagles under permit may be done only by the permittee or his agents
named in the permit;
(3) Any eagle taken under authority of such permit will be promptly turned over to a
Service agent or other game law enforcement officer designated in the permit; and
(4) In Mdition to any reporting requirement set forth in the permit, the permittee shall
submit a ~0ort of activities conducted under the permit to the Special Agent in Charge
within 10 days following the completion of the taking operations or the expiration of
the permit whichever occurs first.
(c) Issuance criteria. The Director shall conduct an investigation and not issue a permit
to take depredating bald or golden eagles unless he has determined that such taking is
compatible with the preservation of the bald or golden eagle. In making such determination
the Director shall consider the following:
(1)The direct or indirect effect which issuing such permit would be likely to have upon
the wild population of bald or golden eagles;
(2)Whether there is evidence to show that bald or golden eagles have in fact become
seriously injurious to wildlife or to agriculture or other interests in the particular locality
to be covered by the permit, and the injury complained of is substantial; and
(3)Whether the only way to abate the damage caused by the bald or golden eagle is to
take some or all of the offending birds.
(d) Tenure of permits. The tenure of any permit to take bald or golden eagles for
depredation control purposes shall be that shown on the face thereof, and shall in no case
be longer than 90 days bom date of issue.
HABITAT USFWS and WDFW are responsible for species conservation and recovery
CONSERVATION plans. This includes the identification of critical habitat when it is associated
with the decline of a species. Habitat alterations and developments can be
banned in areas where critical habitat has been designated or where such
changes could conceivably result in the inadvertent take of an endangered
species. Airport projects, however, may be completed with the appropriate
mitigation measures. Consultation with USFWS or WDFW biologists will
determine this.
WETLANDS Wetland modifications may require permits from various agencies such as the
MITIGATION USFWS, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USCOE), and/or Washington State
Department of Ecology, any of which may require mitigation before
proceeding. In accordance with 40 CFR 1505.3, the FAA has outlined a series
of procedures (refer to Record of Decision for Lambert-St. Louis International
Airport) for mitigating major impacts resulting from project development.
Endangered USFWS and WDFW keep updated lists of endangered and threatened species.
Species List WDFW keeps a current listing of State and Federally endangered, threatened
and sensitive species that can be found on the internet at
http :l/www. w~ gov/wdfw/wlm/diversty/soc/soc, htm. Wildlife control
personnel at CLM need to be familiar with these species and their potential
occurrence at the landfill and airport (Table 2). Some of these species,
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particularly bald eagles may present hazards to air traffic at CLM, and permits
are required to harass them. In most cases, permits will not be given to lethally
remove threatened and endangered species. CLM wildlife control personnel
will be able to identify these species and will have the appropriate permits to
haze them when necessary. Habitat critical to these species is also regulated
by the USFWS or WDFW and can have an affect on habitat modification plans
to reduce wildlife hazards, but CLM is unlikely to be adversely affected by
these regulations due to the species involved.
Table 2. Endangered, Threatened and Protected Species in Washington. There are many species of animals
in Washington that are listed as Threatened, Endangered, Candidate, or Sensitive by the Federal and/or State Government.
Below is a hst of each of these species (plants excluded), their status as of (10/28/98), and potential occurrence in Clallam
County. This list is dynamic with new species being added or removed periodically, therefore, it should be reviewed and
usxlated at least once r--/ear to ensure compliance with Federal and State wildlife rei~ulafions.
STATUS~ STATUS~ CLM:
MAMMALS
Destruction Island shrew Sorex trowbridgii destructioni SC
Memam's shrew Sorex merriami C
Pygmy shrew Sorex hoyi C
Pacific Townsend's big-eared bat Plecotus townsendii C SC M
Long-eared myotis Myotis evotis SC M
Long-legged myotis Myotis volans SC M
Yuma myotis Myotis yumanensis SC M
Pygmy rabbit Brachylagus idahoensis E SC
Washington ground squirrel Spermophilus washingtoni C SC
Western gray squirrel Sciurus griseus T
Brush prairie pocket gopher Thomomys talpoides douglasi C
Western pocket gopher Thomomys mazatna C
Gray-tailed vole Microtus canicaudus C
Shaw Townsend's vole Microtus townsendii pugeti C
Gray wolf Canis lupus E E
Grizzly bear Ursus arctos E T
Steller sea lion Eumetopias jubatus T T
Pacific Fisher Manes pennanti pacifica C SC M
California Wolverine Gulo gulo luteus SC M
Sea otter Enhydra lutriz E
Lynx Lynx canadensis T SC
] Gray whale Eschrichtius robustus S
Sei whale Balaenoptera borealis E E
Fin whale Baleonoptera physalus E E
Blue whale Balaenoptera musculus E E
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COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME STATUS~ STATUS~ CLM~
Humpback whale Megaptera novaeangliae E E
Black fight whale Balaena glacialis E E
Pacific harbor porpoise Phocoena phocoena C
Sperm whale Physeter macrocephalus E E
Columbian white-tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus E E
Mountain caribou Rangifer tarandus E E
California bighorn sheep Ovis canadensis californiana SC
BIRDS
Common loon Gavia immer C
American white pelican Pelecanus erythrorhynchos E
Brown pelican Pelecanus occidentalis E E M
Brandt's cormorant Phalacrocorax penicillatus C
Aleutian Canada goose Branta canadensis leucopareia T T
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus T T 0
Northern goshawk Accipiter gentilis C SC M
Ferruginous hawk Buteo regalis T SC
Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos C
Merlin Falco columbarius C 0
Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus E E M
Sage grouse Centrocercus urophasianus T SC
Sharp-tailed grouse Tympanuchus phasianellus T SC
Sandhill crane Grus canadensis E
Snowy plover Charadrius alexandrinus E T
Upland sandpiper Bartramia Iongicauda E
Common murre Uria aalge C
Marbled murrelet Brachyramphus marmoratus T T M
Yellow-billed cuckoo Coccyzus americanus C
Flammulated owl Otus flammeolus C
Burrowing owl Athene cunicularia C SC
Spotted owl Strix occidentalis E T M
Vaux's swift' Chaetura vauxi C
Lewis' woodpecker Melanerpes lewis C
White-headed woodpecker Picoides aibolarvatus C
Black-backed woodpecker Picoides arcticus C
Pileated woodpecker Dryocopus pileatus C
Purple martin Progne subis C
Sage thrasher Oreoscoptes montanus C
Olive-sided flycatcher Contopus borealis SC M
Willow flycatcher Empidonax traillii SC
Loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus C SC
Green-tailed towhee Pipilo chlorurus C
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]STATE]FEDERAL]
COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME STATUS~ STATUS~ CLM:
Sage sparrow I Amphispiza belli I C I
REPTILES
Western pond turtle Clemmys marmorata E SC
Leatherback sea turtle Dermochelys coriacea E E M
Green sea turtle Chelonia mydas T T M
Loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta T T M
Olive ridley sea turtle Lepidoche~ys olivacea T M
Sagebrush lizard Sceloporus graciosus SC
California mountain kingsnake Lampropeltis zonata C
Striped whipsnake Masticophis taeniatus C
AMPHIBIANS
Columbia torrent salamander Rhyacotriton kezeri C
Caseade torrent salamander Rhyacotriton cascadae C
Dunn's salamander Plethodon dunni C
Larch mountain salamander Plethodon larselli S SC
Van dyke's salamander Plethodon vandykei C
Red-legged frog Rana aurora SC
Cascades fi'og Rana cascadae SC M
Northern leopard flog Rana pipiens C
Oregon spotted frog Rana pretiosa E C
Columbia spotted frog Rana luteiventris C SC
FISH
Sockeye salmon (Snake R.) Oncorhynchus nerka E
Sockeye salmon (Lake Ozette) Oncorhynchus nerka C
Chum salmon (Hood Canal Su) Oncorhynchus lceta C
Chum salmon (Lower Col. R.) Oncorhynchus keta C
Chinook salmon (Snake R. Sp/Su) Oncorhynchus tshawytscha T
Chinook salmon (Snake R. Fall) Oncorhynchus tshawytscha T
Chinook salmon (Puget Sound) Oncorhynchus tshawytscha C
Chinook salmon (Upper Col. R) Oncorhynchus tshawytscha C
Chinook salmon (Lower Col. R.) Oncorhynchus tshawytscha C
Pygmy whitefish Prosopium coulteri C
Upper Columbia R. Steelhead Oncorhynchus mykiss E
Middle Columbia R. Steelhead Oncorhyncl~us my]dss C
Snake River Steelhead Oncorhynchus mykiss T
Westlope cutthroat Oncorhynchus clarki lewisi SC
Bull trout Salvelinus confluentus T M
Olympic mudminnow Novumbra hubbsi C
Fender's soliperlan stonefly Soliperlafenderi SC
Margined sculpin Cottus marginatus C SC
River lamprey Entosphenus tridentatis SC
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Pacific lamprey I Lampetra tridentata I I SC I M
MOLLUSKS
Neweomb's littorine snail Algamorda subrotundata C SC
California floater Anodonta californiensis C SC
Giant Columbia River limpet Fisherola nuttalli C
Great Columbia River spire snail Fluminicola columbiana C SC M
INSECTS
Beller's ground beetle Agonum belleri C SC
Long-homed leaf beetle Donacia idola C
Columbia River tiger beetle Cicindela columbica C
Hatch's click beetle Eanus hatchii C SC
Mardon skipper Polites mardon C
Yuma skipper Ochlodes yuma C
Shepard's pamassian Parnassius clodius shepardi C
Makah (Queen Charlotte) Copper Lycaena mariposa charlottensis C
Chinquapin (Golden) hairstreak Habrodais grunus herri C
Johnson's (mistletoe) hairstreak Mitourajohnsoni C
Juniper hah-streak Mitoura grynea barryi C
Puget blue Plebejus icarioides erymus C
Oregon silverspot butterfly Speyeria zerene hippolyta E T
Valley silverspot Speyeria zerene bremnerii C
Silver-bordered bog fritillary Boloria selene atrocostalis C
Whulge cbeckerspot Euphydryas editha taylori C
Great arctic Oeneis nevadensis gigas C
~State and Federal Status 20ccurence in Ciallam county
E - Endangered S - Sensitive M - May occur in Clallam County
T - Threatened SC - Species of Concern O - Observed on airfield
C - Candidate
PESTICIDE Certified Pesticide Operators are the only personnel that will be allowed to
APPLICATOR use restricted-use pesticides for the removal of blackbirds, starlings,
LICENSE rodents, rabbits, insects, earthworms, and weeds. To obtain the necessary
license for pesticide application, a person must pass an exam administered
by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (see directory in
Chapter 9). All personnel that use restricted-use chemicals will obtain a
pesticide applicator's license or be under the direct supervision of an
applicator. Use of all pesticides will strictly adhere to the pesticide label and
will follow U.S. EPA, Washington EPA, and Clallam County guidelines.
Labels, material safety data sheets, and uses can be found in Appendix L.
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CHAPTER 5 5.1
5- RESOURCES
OVERVIEW Habitat Management and wildlife control supplies can be purchased from
several companies that are listed on the following pages. Some supplies will
be on hand at CLM for use by trained personnel.
AIRPORT Supplies that will be kept stocked at each facility (landfill and airport)
SUPPLIES include:
3 each 15 mm pistol launchers
5 boxes bird bombs/bangers
5 boxes screamers
5 boxes whistlers
1 each 12 gage shotgun and ammunition
1 each applicable field guide for bird identification
1 carton mylar tape
1 each snare/catch pole (airfield only)
1 each dog live traps (airfield only)
1 each Raccoon live traps
10/10 each Rat/mouse traps snap traps
1 box Latex gloves
1 box Garbage bags
WILDLIFE The W'fldlife Patrol crew will be equipped with a truck capable of operating on
PATROL runways and will be stocked with the necessary supplies to allow an immediate
response to wildlife hazards. They will be responsible for responding to
emergency calls from Port Angeles Unicom or Airport Operations to disperse
animals from the runways. They will maintain radio communications with Port
Angeles Traffic and operate within the AOA movement areas in accordance
with FAA regulations.
PESTICIDES The maximum amount of pesticides kept on hand will be determined by the
shelf-life and reordered as needed. Rodent control in-and-around buildings
may be contracted out if the problem becomes too severe for the airport to
handle. The bird toxicant, DRC-1339, available only through WS, and can be
used to control pigeons, starlings, and blackbirds under various circumstances.
Appendix L provides a list of available pesticides and sample labels and
material safety data sheets for each.
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CHAPTER 5 5.2
USDA-WS Some supplies such as starling traps, vertebrate pesticides and chemical
ASSISTANCE capturing agents may be available through WS for conducting control
operations. Some control methods such as alpha chloralose are restricted to
certified WS personnel. The City of Port Angeles currently has a Cooperative
Service Agreement with WS to deter birds from the airfield, landfill, and
adjacent areas as hazards are identified. As part of this agreement, a full-time
WS specialist is on site, and will provide assistance with control work as
needed.
SUPPLY The following is a list of addresses for wildlife damage control materials and
COMPANIES equipment. Mention of companies or commercial products does not imply
recommendation or endorsement.
BIRD CONTROL SUPPLIERS
EXCLUSION
Metal Wires or Projectors
Barrier Specialties Bird Control Devices, Inc. Cat Claw, Inc.
(800) 44BIRDS Bloomington, IN P.O. Box 3778
Johnstown, PA 15994
Nixalite of America Shaw Steeple Jacks, Inc. Stan-Gard Pigeon & Bird Repellent
417 25th St. 2710 Bedford St. 523 W. 184th St.
Moline, IL 61265 Johnstown, PA 15904 New York, NY
Electric Wire Systems
Ah-Away Division Electrepel, Inc. Glenn County
Monard Molding, Inc. 491-495 Bergen St. Mosquito Abatement District
P.O. Box 279 Brooklyn, NY Willows, CA
Council Grove, KS 66846 (718) 783-5943 (916) 934-4025
(Aquaculture fence)
Netting
A to Z Net Man Almac Plastics, Inc. Apex Mills, Inc.
P.O. Box 2168 6311 Erdman 49 W. 37th St.
South Haekensack, NJ 07606 Baltimore, MD 21205-3585 New York, NY 10018
(201) 488-3888 (301) 485-9100
Animal Repellents, Inc. Bird-X Blue Mountain Industries
P.O. Box 168 325 W. Huron St. 20 Blue Mountain Rd.
Griffin, GA 30223 Chicago, IL 60610 Blue Mountain, AL 36201
(800) 241-5064 (312) 642-6871 (205) 237-9461
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Gilbert H. Bostock E.A. Britton E.I. DuPont DeNemours Co., Inc.
Franconia, NH 03580 Plasting Netting Dept. Yerkes Plant - "Vexar" Sales
E.I. DuPont DeNemours Co. Station B o Drawer L
Wilmington, DE 19898 Buffalo, NY 14027
Conwed Corp. Bob Ellsworth Green Valley Blueberry Farm
Plastics Division The Complete Winemaker 9345 Ross Station Rd.
P.O. Box 43237 1219 Main St. Sebastopol, CA 95472
St. Paul, MN 55164-0237 St. Helena, CA 94574 (707) 887-7496
(707) 963-9681
Internet, Inc. Margo Horticultural Suppliers Nichols Net and Twine Co.
2730 Nevada Ave. N. RR 6, Site 8, Box 2 R.R. 3, Bend Road
Minneapolis, MN 55427 Calgary, Alberta T2M 4L5 East St. Louis, IL 62201
Canada (403) 285-9731
Orchard Supply Co. Joseph Shea Co. SINCO Inc.
P.O. Box 956 Commercial Fishing Supplies P.O. Box 361
Sacramento, CA 95804 Box 13 East Hampton, CT 06424
(916) 446-7821 East Haddam, CT (203) 267-2545
Teitzel's Ranier View - Wildlife Control Technology
Blueberry Farms 6408 S. Fig St.
7720 E. 134th Ave. Fresno, CA 93706
Puyallup, WA 98371 (209) 268-1200
(206) 863-6548
REPELLENTS
Noise Repellents -Electronic Alarm and Recorded Sounds
Evert Achterberg Adams Dominion, Inc. Air Birdstrike Prevention
P.O. Box 123 1212 Weible Rd. 15 Edgewood St.
Escalon, CA 952320 Crestwood, KY 40014 Worchester, MA 01602
(Double John Purivox Bird Scarer) (502) 241-0241 (301) 963-9270
(Animal Detection) (Radio-controlled Planes)
Applied Electronics Corp. Arkansas Electronic Consultants Av-Alarm Corp.
3003 County Line Rd. 800 Stanton Rd. 675-D Conger St.
Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72209 Eugene, OR 97402
(501) 821-3095 (503) 342-1271
Electronic Game Calls Falcon Safety Products, Inc. Jennings Industries, Inc.
210 W. Grand Ave. 1065 Bristol Road 2730 Chanticleer Ave.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 Mountainside, NJ 07092 Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(201) 233-5000 (Air Horn) (408) 475-8311
Margo Horticulture Supplies Signal Broadcasting Co. Wrightman Electronics, Inc.
RR6, Site 8, Box 2 2314 Broadway St. P.O. Box 989
Calgary, Alberta T2M 4L5 Canada Denver, CO 80205 Easton, MD 21601
(403) 285-9731 (303) 295-0479
(Motion Detector) (Distress Call Tapes)
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Noise Repellents - Exploders
Alexander-Tagg Ind. Coleman Equipment, Inc. M.J. Flynn, Inc.
395 Jacksonville Rd. 342 Madison Ave. Syracuse, NY
Wanninster, PA 18974 New York, NY 10017 (315) 437-6536
(215) 675-7200 (212) 687-2154 (Zon Gun)
(Vigil Andy)
C. Frenseh Ltd. Pete Konzak B.M. Lawrence & Co.
168 Main St. E., Box 67 Box 20 233 Sansome St.
Grimsby, ONT L3M 1 G4 Canada Minnewaukan, ND 58351 San Francisco, CA 94104
(416) 945-3817 (701) 473-5646 (415) 981-3650
McKinzie Scientific Pices Ind. Reed-Joseph International Co.
P.O. Box 1077, 1340 Kerr Ave. P.O. Box 6407 P.O. Box 894
Lancaster, OH 43130 Modesto, CA 95355 Greenville, MS 38702
(614) 687-4617 (209) 578-5502 (800) 647-5554
Smith-Roles Spring Ledge Farms Teisd Kasei Co. Ltd.
1367 S. Anna St. RD 3 350 S. Figueroa St., Suite 350
Wichita, KS 67209 Dundee, NY 14837 Los Angeles, CA 90071
(316) 945-0295 (213) 680-4349
USDA, APHIS, ADC, DWRC
P.O. Box 25266, Bldg. 16
Denver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225-0266
(303) 236-7877
(Farmer Fred)
Noise Repellents - Pyrotechnic Devices
The Bullseye Sunshop Colonial Fireworks New Jersey Fireworks Co.
1081 Huntingdon Ave. 5956 Ivanhoe Box 118
Waterbury, CT 06704 Ipsilanti, MI 48197 Vineland, NJ 08360
(203) 755-1055 (313) 482-3272 (609) 692-8030
(Rope Firecrackers)
O.C. Ag Supply Reed-Joseph International Co. Stoneco, Inc.
1328 Allec St. P.O. Box 894 P.O. Box 187
Anaheim, CA 92805 Greenville, MS 38702 Dacono, CO 80514
(714) 991-0960 (800) 647-5554 (303) 833-2376
Sutton Ag Ent. Wald & Co. Western Fireworks Co.
1081 Harkins Rd. 208 Broadway 2542 SE 13th Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901 Kansas City, MO 64105 Canby, OR 97013
(408) 422-9693 (816) 842-9299 (503) 266-7770
(Rope Firecrackers)
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CHAPTER 5 5.5
Oral Repellents
Avitrol Corp. Bird-X
320 S. Boston Ave., Suite 514 325 W. Huron St.
Tulsa, OK 74103 Chicago~ IL 60610
(918) 582-3359 (212) 642-6871
Tactile Repellents
Archem Corp. Baumes Castorine Co. Bird Control International
1514 1 lth St. 200 Matthew St. J.T. Eaton & Co.
P.O. Box 767 P.O. Box 230 P.O. Box 12
Portsmouth, OH 45662 Rome, NY 13440 Macedonia, OH 44056
(614) 353-1125 (315) 336-8154
Crown Industries J.C. Ehrlich Chemical Co. State Hot Foot International
4015 Papin St. College Laboratories 840 William P.O. Box 14211
St. Louis, MO 63110 Ln. Reading, PA 19612 Baton Rouge, LA 70898
(314) 533-0999/(800) 325-3316 (Odor. Tactile) (800) BIRDS NO
Hub States Corp. Sanex Chemicals Sun Pest Control
419 E. Washington St. 5651 Dawson St. 2945 McGee Trafficway
Indianapolis, IN 46204 Hollywood, FL 33023 Kansas City, MO 64108
(800) 428-4416 (305) 961-6006 (816) 561-2174
The Tanglefoot Co. Velsicol Chemical Co.
314 Stxaight Ave. SW 341 E. Ohio St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Chicago, IL 60611
(616) 459-4130 (312) 670-4500
Visual Repellents
Atmospheric Instrumentation Bird Scare Predator Eye, Inc. Bird-X
Research (AIR), Inc. 1240 Josephine Rd. 325 W. Huron St.
1880 S. Flatiron Ct., Suite A Roseville, MN 55113 Chicago, IL 60610
Boulder, CO 80301 (612) 633-2384 (312) 642-6871
(303) 443-7187 (Balloons) (Raptor Effigies, Lights)
(Balloons, Kites)
R.E. Dietz Co. The Huge Co. Kite City
225 Wilkinson St. 7625 Page Blvd. 1201 Front St.
Syracuse, NY 13201 St. Louis, MO 63133 Old Sacramento, CA 95814
(315) 424-7400 (800) 325-3371 (Hawk Kite)
(Strobe Lights) (Raptor Effigies, Lights)
Mellingers Nishizawa (USA) Ltd.
2310 W. South Range Rd. 112 W. 9th St., Ste. 903
N. Lima, OH 44452 Los Angeles, CA 90015
(800) 321-7444 (213) 627-7491
(Scarecrow) (Mylar Balloons, Flash Tape)
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CHAPTER 5 5.6
Offshore Sourcing Development Robert Royal Orchard Equipment & Supply
1240 Josephine Rd. P.O. Box 108 P.O. Box 540
Roseville, MN 55113 Midnight, MS 39115 Conway, MA 01341
(612) 633-2384 (601) 247-4409 (413) 359-4335
(Balloons) (Scary Man) (Balloons)
Pest Management Supply, Inc. Raven Ind. Inc. Sutton Ag Ent.
P.O. Box 938 P.O. Box 1007 1081 Harkins Rd.
Amherst, MA Sioux Falls, SD 57117 Salinas, CA 93901
(413) 253-3747 (605) 336-2750 (408) 422-9693
(Balloons, Flash Tape) (Balloons) (Kites)
Tillotson Rubber Co. Tripp-Lite Mfg. Co.
RFD #1 500 N. Orleans
Dixville Notch, NH 03576 Chicago, IL 60610
(603) 255-3631 (312) 226-7778
(Balloons) (Balloons)
PESTICIDES
Archem Corp. Avitrol Corporation B & G Co.
1514 1 lth St., P.O. Box 767 P.O. Box 45141, 7644 E. 46th St. 10539 Maybank St., P.O. Box 20372
Portsmouth, OH 45662 Tulsa, OK 74145 Dallas, TX 75220
(614) 353-1125 (918) 663-1063 (214) 357-5741
(Strychnine) (Strychnine)
J.C. Ehrlich Chemical Co. Ralston Purina Co. Rid-A-Bird, Inc.
State College Laboratories Checkerboard Square 1224 Grandview Ave., P.O. Box 22
840 William Ln. St. Louis, MO 63164 Muscatine, IA 52761
Reading, PA 19612 (Starlicide) (319) 263-7970
(215) 921-0641 (Toxic Perch)
(Strychnine)
LIVE TRAPS
Avinet, Inc. Last Perch Meyer Manufacturing
Dryden, NY Box 426 Box 153
(607) 844-3277 Mitchellville, IA 50169 Garrison, IA 52229
(Mist Nets) (515) 967-2853 (319) 477-5041
(Sparrow Trap)
McKinzie Scientific Mustang Mfg. Co. Scotts Dog Supply
1340 Kerr Ave., P.O. Box 1077 P.O. Box 10947 10329 Rockville Rd.
Lancaster, OH 43130 Houston, TX 77018 Indianapolis, IN 46234
(614) 687-4617 (713) 682-0811 (317) 271-2482
(Pigeon Traps)
Tomahawk Live Trap Co. Twin Cities Pigeon Eliminating Co. Woodstream Corp.
P.O. Box 323 P.O. Box 9270 Lititz, PA 17543
Tomahawk, WI 54487 Downers Grove, IL 60515 (717) 626-2125
(715) 453-3550 (312) 969-5829
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CHAPTER 5 5.7
MAMMAL CONTROL SUPPLIERS
EXCLUSION
Fencing
Advanced Farm Systems Agri-Lease by Telemark Aligned Fiber Composites
RD 1, Box 364 c/o George Brown, Jr., Dist. Mgr. Common Sense Fencing, Inc.
Bradford, ME 04410 Box 121 2000 Highway 52 North
(207) 327-1237 Chelmsford, MA 01824 Chatfield, MN 55923
(617) 256-7696 (507) 867-3071
American Forestry Tech., Inc. Bancroft Products, Inc. Brookside Industries, Inc.
I001 North 500 West c/o Harold "Chip" Rice Brookside Farm
West Lafayette, IN 47906 84 Iron Works Road Turnbridge, VT 05077
(317) 583-3311 Concord, NH 03301 (802) 889-3737
(603) 225-5572
Communication Products Co. Dennis Roessiger Don Day Farm Service
P.O. Box 138 Route 109 RR 3, Box 48
Marlboro, NJ 07746 Mirror Lake, NI-I Council Grove, KS 66846
(201) 462-6101 (603) 569-1620 (316) 767-5487
Gallagher Power Fence, Inc. Innovative Fence K Fence System
P.O. Box 708900 (718) 381-3100 c/o Hugh Kraemer
San Antonio, TX 78270 (315) 926-7700 Zumbro Falls, MN 55991
(512) 494-5211 (507) 753-2943
Kencove Fence Kiwi Fence Systems, Inc. Koppers Co., Inc.
111 Kendall Lane RD #5, Box 51A 950 Koppers Bldg.
Blairsville, PA 15717 Waynesburg, PA 15370 Pittsburg, PA 15219
(800) 245-6902 (412) 627-5640 (412) 227-2404
Live-wire Products Margo Supplier, Ltd. Premier Sheep Supplies
P.O. Box 53 Wildlife Control RR 1, Box 159
Sherman Mills, ME 04776 Site 20, Box I 1, R.R. 6 Washington, IA 52353
(207) 365-4438 Calgary, Alberta T2M 4L5 (319) 653-3128
Canada (403) 285-9731
Shock Tactics Electric Fence Sys. Snell Systems, Inc. Tech-Fence Division
Waterford Corporation 18940 Redland Rd. Multi-Tech Industries, Inc.
216 Commerce Dr., P.O. Box 1513 San Antonio, TX 78259 P.O. Box A, 64 South Main St.
Fort Collins, CO 80524 (800) 531-5908 Marlboro, NJ 07746
(800) 525-4952 (800) 431-3223
Walnut Grove Farm Wellscrol~ Farm West Virginia Electric Fencing
c/o John & Laura Gund c/o Dave & Deborah Kennard Rt. 81, Box 47
50 Cartland Road 46 Sunset Hill - Chesham Greenville, WV 24945
Lee, NH 03824 Marlborough, NH 03455 (304) 753-4387
(603) 659-2044 (603) 827-3464
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Other Exclusion Devices
Bat Skat, Inc. Pertrochem Corp. 3-E Corp.
P.O. Box 2221 101 Oliver St. 401 Kennedy Blvd., P.O. Box 177
Williamsport, PA 17703-2221 P.O. Box 1888 Sommerdale, NJ 08083
Paterson, NJ 07509 (Bat Exclusion)
(201) 742-6468
Bat Area Bat Protection
1312 Shiloh Rd.
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(Bat Exclusion)
REPELLENTS
Animal Repellents, Inc. Bonide Chemical Co. Chaeon Chemical Corp.
P.O. Box 999 2 Wurz Avenue 2600 Yates Ave.
G-tiffin, GA 30224 Yorkville, NY 13495 City of Commerce, CA 90040
(800) 241-5064 (315) 736-8231 (213) 721-5031
(Thiram) (Thiram) (Para-Dichlorobenzene)
Frank J. Curran Co. Deer-Away Dragon Chemical Co.
8101 S. Lemont Rd. McLaughlin Gormley King Co. P.O. Box 7311
Downers Grove, IL 60516 712 15th Ave NE Roanoke, VA 24019
(312) 985-2400 Minneapolis, MN 55413 (703) 362-3657
(Naphthalene) (612) 379-2895 (Tobacco dust)
Earl May Seed & Nursery Co. J.C. Ehrlich Chemical Co. Faesy & Besthoff, Inc.
208 N. Elm State College Labs 143 River Rd.
Sheanandoah, IA 51603 840 William Ln. Edgewater, NJ 07020
(712) 246-1020 Reading, PA 19612 (201) 945-6200
(Ziram) (215) 921-0641 (Tobacco Dust)
(Thiram, bone tar oil)
Gustafson, Inc. Hopkins Agricultural Chem. Co. IntAgra, Inc.
P.O. Box 220065 P.O. Box 7532 8500 Pilsbury Ave., South
Dallas, TX 75222 Madison, WI 53707 Minneapolis, MN 55420
(800) 527-4781 (608) 222-0624 (612) 881-5535
(Thiram} (Thiram) (Putrescent whole egg solids)
Leffmgwell Div., Uniroyal Chem. Market-Tech Ind. Ltd. M & T Chemicals
111 S. Berry Street, P.0. Box 1880 80 Skyline Dr. P.O. Box 1194
Brea, CA 92621 Plainview, NY 11803 Rathway, NJ 07065
(714) 529-3973 (516) 433-2116 (201) 499-0200
(Ammonium Soaps - Hinder) (Methyl nonly ketone) (Biomet 12)
Miller Chemical & Fertilizer Corp. Nott Manufacturing Petrokem Corp.
Box 333 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 P.O. Box 1888
Hanover, PA 17331 (914) 635-3243 Paterson, NJ 07509
(717) 632-8921 (Thiram) (201) 773-7770
(Capsaiein) (Thiram, napthalene)
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Planttabs Co. Sudbury Labs. Inc. Wilbur-Ellis Co.
Box 397 6 October Hill Rd. P.O. Box 1286
Timonium, MD 21093 Holliston, MA 01746 Fresno, CA 93715
(301 ) 252-4620 (800) 343-9911 (209) 442-1220
(Thiram, bone tar oil) (Thiram, napthalene) (Thiram)
PREDATOR CALLS/TAPES
Hoosier Trapper Supply, Inc. Southern Outdoor Supplies, Inc.
1155 N. Matthews Rd. Rt. 3, Box 503
Greenwood, IN 46143 Bassett, VA 24055
(317) 881-3075 (703) 638-4698
TRAPS
Bigelow Trap Co. BD Tm-catch, Inc. Tm-Catch Traps
979 Milford Ave. Box 327 P.O. Box 816
Marysville, OH 43040 Dickenson, ND Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(513) 642-6786 (701) 225-0398 (605) 892-4797
(Body grip) (Live trap)
B-Kind Animal Control Equipment Duke Company Hancock Trap Co.
Southeastern Metal Products, Inc. 508 Brame Avenue Rt. 1, Box 38-2
1200 Foster St. NW, PO Box 93038 P.O. Box 555 Buffalo Gap, SD 57722
Atlanta, GA 30377 West Point, MS 39773 (605) 833-6530
(404) 351-6686 (601) 494-6767 (Beaver and otter live trap)
(Live trap)
Helfi-ich's Holdzem Trap Division Ketch-All Co.
Star Rt., Box 428 Oberlin Canteen Co. 2537 University Ave.
Milam, TX 75959 212 Sumner St., P.O. Box 208 San Diego, CA 92104
(409) 625-4243 Oberlin, OH 44074 (619) 297-1953
(Leghold) (216) 774-3391 (Live trap)
(Live trap)
M&M Fur Co. Meyer Manufacturing Mustang Mfg. Co.
Box 15 Box 153 P.O. Box 10947
Bridgewater, SD 57319-0015 Garrison, IA 52229 Houston, TX 77018
(605) 729-2535 (800) 255-2255 (713) 682-0811
(Break-way snares & lures) (Live trap)
Nash Mole Trap Co. Northwoods Wildlife Mgt. Equip. O'Gorman Enterprises, Inc.
5716 East "S" Avenue P.O. Box 375 Box 419
Vicksburg, MI 49097-9990 G-reenburg, PA 15601 Broadus, MT 59317
(616) 323-2980 (412) 832-9759 (406) 436-2234
(Mole trap) (Leghold, body grip)
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Safe-N-Sound Live Traps Seabright Enterprises, Ltd. H.B. Sherman Traps, Inc.
P.O. Box 52, Highway 175 4026 Harlan St. P.O. Box 20267
Morrison, IA 50657 Emeryville, CA 94608 Tallahassee, FL 32316
(800) 648-CAGE (415) 655-3126 (904) 562-5566
(Live trap)
H.J. Spencer & Sons Stendal Products, Inc. Sullivans Sure-Catch Traps
P.O. Box 131 986 E. Laurel Rd. Box 1241, 2324 S. Patterson
Gainesville, FL 32602 Bellingham, WA 98226 Valdosta. GA 31601
(904) 372-4018 (206) 398-2353
(Live trap) (Live trap)
Tomahawk Live Trap Co. P-W Manufacturing Co. Trap-Ease, Inc.
P.O. Box 323 610 High Street 3001 Redhill Ave., Bldg. 4, Ste. 120
Tomahawk, WI 54487 Henryetta, OK Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(715) 453-3550 (Death-Klutch Gopher/Mole Trap) (714) 979-5445
(Live trap)
Woodstream Corp.
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-2125
(Body grip, leghold, live trap)
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6 - WILDLIFE CONTROL PROCEDURES
OVERVIEW W'fldlife that is identified as hazardous during and after the completion of the
recommended habitat modifications will be controlled with direct control
techniques that are effective, feasible, and legal. Following are wildlife control
guidelines that summarize procedures most commonly used to control wildlife
species at airports and may be used at CLM. While this section provides a
general summary of available techniques, it is by no means a comprehensive
listing of all methods. Situations surrounding wildlife hazards at airports are
extremely variable, therefore, it is essential to adopt a flexible, innovative, and
adaptive approach to managing wildlife hazards. Wildlife identification guides
and handbooks will be available for use by wildlife control personnel at CLM.
BIRD Several species of birds are present at CLM and represent the most significant
CONTROL strike hazard. Although gulls are of primary concern, migratory species and
juvenile birds may also constitute unusual wildlife hazards because of their
general unfamiliarity with the airport environment. Much of this chapter is
devoted to methods that may be used to haze birds from the airport, but as
previously stated, dispersal methods are not limited only to methods discussed
herein. If properly applied, however, these techniques will reduce most
hazards involving species of concern at the airport and landfill.
MAMMAL Hazards involving the majority of mammalian species at CLM can be reduced
CONTROL by applying habitat modifications and exclusionary devices such as fencing.
With the exception of coyotes, large mammals such as deer and bear have
already been precluded from using the airfield by fencing, but smaller mammals
exist on the airfield in low to moderate densities, providing an attraction to
larger predators and raptors.
WlLDLIFE CLM will maintain a wildlife patrol crew consisting of a WS specialist or
PATROL qualified equivalent, with supplemental support provided by the FBO (Unicom)
and landfill personnel. The patrol will monitor and respond to wildlife hazards
on the airfield and landfill, and will coordinate their activities through the
Wildlife Coordinator. The crew will be trained in wildlife identification, proper
control techniques, and safe operations as outlined in Chapter 7. The crew will
have a radio-equipped vehicle and adequate wildlife control materials. When
conducting wildlife control activities in the AOA, the patrol will maintain clear
communications with Port Angeles air traffic or Port Angeles Unicom in
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accordance with FAA policies. The crew will also be responsible for
conducting routine runway sweeps at least 3 times per day, recording any dead
animals found from strikes on Form 5200-7 (Appendix B) or other wildlife-
related activities (e.g., notable hazards, animals killed or dispersed, unusual
wildlife behavior, e~c.) on the Daily Wildlife Activity Report form (Appendix
C). Completed forms will be forwarded to the Wildlife Coordinator for
review.
WILDLIFE Each wildlife hazard that develops will be analyzed by wildlife control
CONTROL personnel to determine a practical solution. The initial response for most
species will be hazing (frightening devices), followed by population control
methods when necessary. A primary key to successful wildlife control is
persistence and innovation on the part of the employees involved. Personnel
will need to select techniques according to their biological, sociological,
economical, and political effectiveness. Most control techniques retain their
effectiveness if they are used infrequently and in conjunction with other
methods. Some methods such as pesticides or leg-hold traps are only effective
and legal for specific species and situations. Other techniques are much more
readily available and easy to use. The method(s) chosen will depend largely on
the situation and the species involved. Personnel involved in direct control
should be aware of potential diseases wildlife can carry and take appropriate
precautions (Appendix K).
USDA-WS WS currently has a Specialist that conducts control activities on the CLM
ASSISTANCE airport and landfill, and can assist with wildlife-related activities involving
coyote, deer, bear, raccoon, and beaver problems at CLM. Many of the
techniques involved in controlling these species are very different from
traditional bird hazards, and require specialized experience and permits to
implement. The current WS Specialist is Hans Hayden and he can be
contacted at (360) 452-9272 for problems involving these species.
COUNTY Clallam County Animal Control can assist CLM with free-roaming dogs and
ANIMAL cats. If a dog is seen on the airfield, they should be contacted for assistance
CONTROL at (452-7836). If the animal poses an immediate threat to aviation, wildlife
ASSISTANCE control personnel should attempt to catch or disperse it.
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PART A AUDITORY FRIGHTENING TECHNIQUES
OVERVIEW Frightening or harassment techniques - hazing - can quickly repel birds and
mammals fi.om problem areas for short term relief. These techniques should
only be used as needed so they retain their effectiveness.
PYROTECHNICS Pyrotechnics are non-lethal, fast burning or explosive devices such as racket,
report, and whistle bombs, cracker shells, rockets, and flares used to deter
wildlife. These will only be used by personnel trained and certified in their use
(Chapter 7).
18mm Launcher Racket, report and whistle bomb cartridges are shot from a launcher similar to
& Cartridges a starter pistol. Reports travel about 40 yards and blow up. Whistle and
racket cartridges travel up to 75 yards, making noise the entire time. Racket
bombs and report cartridges are generally effective for controlling wildlife and
can be launched using a 15mm pistol launcher, the easiest of all pyrotechnics
to use. Both the landfill and airport at CLM will make 15mm pistols, and
bangers/racket cartridges available to anybody who may be responsible for
dispersing wildlife.
Cracker Shells Cracker shells are shot fi.om a 12-gauge shotgun, travel about 100 yards, and
blow up. The ban-el needs to be checked for obstructions after each firing
because the wad can get stuck and cause the next shell to blow up in the barrel.
The shotgun must be cleaned frequently because hard carbon deposits fi.om the
black powder in the shell accumulate in the barrel, making it dangerous to fire
and potentially ruining the barrel. Cracker shells are not recommended for
general use in each vehicle because of the problems they can present, but the
principle dispersal personnel may cracker shells useful because of their
increased range. A single shot (breach-action) 12 gauge shotgun may be
purchased in the future for use at CLM along with cracker shells depending on
need.
Others Rockets are launched from the ground, but are ot~en impractical for use and
inappropriate at airports because of their random flight. Flares are launched
from a pistol, but are also impractical for extensive use. If strikes become
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frequent at night, flares and propane cannons could be used to disperse birds
prior to arrivals or departures of aircraft. CLM will purchase these if they
become necessary.
Safety When using pyrotechnics, safety glasses and gloves are recommended because
blasting caps and other debris are sometimes ejected back at the shooter.
Caution must be exercised during dry times of the year because cartridge
debris is capable of starting fires, ifa pyrotechnic cartridge doesn't fire, a dud,
the area it traveled to should be monitored for fires and after a short time
retrieved if possible. Pyrotechnics should be stored in a dry location, and
whenever possible, the batch should be used within a year of its date of
acquisition. Do not use pyrotechnics within 300 yards of the fuel farm. Never
point the firing devices at anything that you do not want to shoot! Treat them
the same as any other firearm. Do not mix cracker shells with live ammunition.
It is best not to shoot pyrotechnics over runways, but if it is necessary, the
casing should be recovered to avoid a FOD hazard. And finally, examine the
barrel for obstructions after firing a 12-gauge cracker shell because wads can
get stuck, causing the next shell to blow-up in the barrel.
Shooting Pyrotechnics are easy to use, but they involve the use firearms and must be
Pyrotechnics treated as such (know the ten commandments of safety described in the
shooting section). To shoot pyrotechnics, point the pistol or shotgun in the
desired dkection at a 3045 degree angle above the ground. Pistols should be
shot with an outstretched arm and shotguns the same as if you were shooting
a regular shell. Be sure of your backstop, pull the trigger (pyrotechnics do not
have a recoil), follow through (don't pull away while shooting), and watch to
see where the projectile goes.
Method for The wildlife hazard patrol crew must determine the most effective methods to
Frightening Birds disperse different species. Reactions may vary depending on a number of
factors such as species, time of year, value of resource to wildlife (motivation),
and number of animals present. Generally, the best technique to disperse
wildlife is to get positioned between the animal(s) and the active runway and
stay upwind so they are more likely to fly away from you when dispersed
(birds normally take off into the wind, turn, and then fly with the wind when
being harassed). Shooters should face away fi.om the runway and shoot at
about a 45-degree angle away fi.om the target on the opposite side of the
desired escape route. The shooter should get as close to the birds as possible
to expedite their departure. In some situations, birds may only circle and move
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to another part of the airport or return to the same spot without abandoning
the site altogether. This is especially true of shorebirds or birds that have been
hazed frequently. During these situations, Port Angeles Unicom will provide
temporary assistance to the wildlife patrols. All debris from pyrotechnics will
be retrieved when possible, especially from the runway and taxiways where
they can become a FOD hazard.
BIOACOUSTICS Bioacoustics are amplified distress/alarm calls from relevant bird species and
loud irritating sounds such as dogs barking, gun shots, and people talking.
Distress calls are generally species specific, and consist of a recording of the
sound they make when they are injured or have been captured by a predator.
Responses to distress calls vary among species, with some birds dispersing
from the sound, while others are attracted to the source to investigate.
Because gulls, crows, and ravens will ot~en investigate the source of the call,
it should not be used when aircraf~ are on approach or about to depart,
especially if they will be drawn across the runway. Other sounds such as dogs
barking can be used to disperse some species such as deer and birds that do not
have specific distress calls that repel them.
Equipment Bird distress or alarm calls and other irritating sounds are recorded on tape
cassettes are available commercially. The playback equipment consists of:
(1) Cassette Player - An auto cassette player with a top-end frequency of
20,000 Hz.
(2) Amplifiers - speakers that produce loud sound with good fidelity and an
output capability of 30-50 watts each without distortion and 90 to 110
decibels in front.
(3) Speakers - Directional, low impedance, waterproof speakers are
recommended.
The cassette player is usually mounted in the wildlife patrol vehicle with one
or two loudspeakers mounted on top. Some portable players are available but
need a plug-in for the cigarette lighter or alligator clips for the battery.
Operation When operating distress calls, experience will be the best teacher. Generally,
the patrol vehicle should be stationary, situated about 100 yards upwind from
the birds. Calls should not be activated from across a runway or active
taxiway because sometimes distress calls attract birds. Play the distress call for
10-20 seconds and then shut it off. If the birds are not frightened, play it again
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in 15-30 seconds for another 10-20 seconds. The longer the tape is played, the
more curious the birds may be and will investigate the source. When the birds
become fi'ightened by the distress calls, reinforce their dispersal by firing a few
pyrotechnics. Bioacoustics usually require more time to frighten birds, but are
a valuable tool. The calls can be effective if used with discretion and if the
distress tapes are recorded specifically for the species being hazed.
PROPANE Propane exploders or gas cannons are static devices operated by propane or
EXPLODERS other gas. These devices produce a noise louder than a shotgun blast.
Exploders can be set up and left to operate continuously for a period of time.
As with other frightening methods, however, it is best to use them sparingly
so birds do not habituate to them. The exploders should be hidden or
camouflaged, moved frequently, and have the interval between blasts varied.
The interval between blasts depends upon the species of bird being repelled.
For waterfowl, the blast should be as long an interval as possible, about 1
blast/15 minutes. Blackbirds require a more frequent interval at 1 blast/I-5
minutes. For normal programs, the cannon should be operated for 3-5 days
and then left off for a few days. These can be used at night for waterfowl if
they become a frequent problem at CLM, however, many of the strikes
involving waterfowl at night occur away from the airport will not be abated
with cannons. Because CLM is surrounded by residential housing and birds
exhibit very little night activity on the airfield, cannons should be shut down
during periods of darkness to avoid complaints.
BIRD Each species reacts differently to auditory stimuli and the different techniques.
REACTIONS Waterfowl normally will leave the area immediately, whereas blackbirds and
starlings will often form tight flocks and fly away from the noise, but may
circle and return to the source of the sound. Gulls generally habituate rapidly
to most auditory stimuli, and will circle and return to their original location
unless they are periodically reinforced by shooting or some other form of
simultaneous lethal control. Crows and ravens are usually attracted to the
source of the sound before abandoning the area, but they become accustomed
to pyrotechnics rather quickly and may return soon after the patrol leaves.
Hawks are otten indifferent to blasts, but usually move away from noises in a
slow soaring pattern, whereas pigeons often scatter in all directions. Herons
and egrets often rise and fly only a short distance and may need several
successive auditory stimuli to leave the airport. Unfortunately, most scare
devices are not effective at night and auditory devices are limited to propane
cannons.
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PART B VISUAL FRIGHTENING DEVICES
OVERVIEW Visual frightening devices supplement other techniques in reducing wildlife
numbers, but are usually not effective by themselves. Several are effective for
short term control of problem situations.
SCARECROWS Scarecrows have long been used for bird control and do provide some relief,
especially when used in conjunction with other techniques. These include
human and coyote effigies, hawk silhouettes, and dead bird carcasses. The
human effigy is most effective if it is moved often, and has eyes on the front
and back of the head and clothes with arms and legs sway in the wind. Coyote
effigies are very effective if they are taxidermy type mounts (even poor
quality). Imitation dead-bird carcasses, particularly gulls and crows, have been
successful in repelling birds. Stuffed birds in abnormal positions and realistic
plastic models have been successful with some species of gulls, and have an
effective radius of about 150 feet. The effect is usually only short lived, 2-3
days, unless they are used infrequently and moved. Owl decoys should be
avoided since their effectiveness is short lived for most species and they may
even attract birds such as crows and blackbirds.
BALLOONS, Helium filled balloons with eyes on all sides and hawk kites combine shape and
HAWK KITES movement to frighten birds, and can be effective for short-term control. They
& are especially effective for roost control. They can also be used in fields to
MODEL deter flocks of small birds from feeding, but the effective radius is generally
PLANES relatively small. Use of balloons or kites should be sporadic so that birds do
not become accustomed to them. The condition of balloons and kites should
be monitored to ensure they don't break free and create a FOD hazard to
aircraft. Another airborne frightening device is a radio-controlled model
aircrat~ shaped and painted to look like hawks. These have proved very
effective, but a skilled operator is necessary and communication with the tower
essential.
MYLAR TAPE Mylar tape (½"- 1") can effectively keep birds away from small areas, but it
requires constant repair and replacement, especially during periods of high
wind. It produces fright by sight and sound when properly installed. Tape
should be tautly stretched between two posts or stakes. Stakes should be 25
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to 100 feet apart, with a 10-50-foot spacing between rows, depending on the
situation. When mylar tape is stretched, it should be twisted several times so
that it will seesaw back and forth in the wind. When the wind picks up, the
tape will also make a low irritating hum. This can be quite effective for gulls,
blackbirds, and waterfowl.
LIGHTS Flashing lights, rotating or strobe, have been somewhat successful for bird
control. The prevalence of these types of lights at airports for navigational
purposes, however, makes them impractical.
PART C POPULATION REDUCTION METHODS
OVERVIEW Wildlife can become accustomed to frightening techniques or may not be
deterred by nonlethal dispersal methods at all. This is especially true when
only one device is consistently used to frighten wildlife, and for animals whose
ten/tory resides on the airport property, especially mammals. It may become
necessary to shoot a few offending individuals to reinforce frightening methods
or use population reduction methods to remove a significant number of a
resident population such as house mice or voles. A permit is required to take
most species of wildlife unless they are specifically exempt. These techniques
should be used with discretion and should be conducted in a professional,
humane manner. When implementing lethal control measures, the wildlife
patrol must be sensitive to concerns that some members of the general public
may have regarding lethal control.
SHOOTING Shooting is a very effective technique for reducing wildlife hazards. It can be
used to remove problem individuals or add to the effectiveness of a hazing
program. Shooting live ammunition requires a person that is safety-minded.
The shooter must fully be aware of the backstop, direction of the shot, and
species being taken. The shooter must also have in his possession a valid
depredation permit for the species being taken, except for starlings, pigeons,
house sparrows, crows, magpies, and other species identified in the Table 2
(Chapter 4). Several species at CLM are protected as threatened or
endangered (Table 3) and should not be shot under any circumstances because
of their rarity and legal status, hence, the shooter must be able to identify
different species.
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Shooters will need a shotgun to carry out duties at the airport associated with
Equipment wildlife control. An air rifle pellet/pellet gun is also ideal for many situations.
On rare occasions, a higher-powered rifle may have to be used. Extreme
caution must be exercised when using a rifle or any firearm, and shooters must
be reliable and trained in firearm safety. A 12-gauge shotgun is the
recommended all-purpose firearm for the airport, and is desirable for most
species of birds that represent the greatest hazards to aircrat~. Because of
environmental concerns, steel shot will be used. Other firearms (e.g., air-rifle),
are optional and will only be purchased if deemed necessary.
Firearm Safety Safety is the greatest concern when firing live ammunition at an airport. All
personnel involved with shooting at the airport will be required to attend
firearm safety training (Chapter 7) and airport orientation that familiarizes
shooters with sensitive and off-limits areas such as the fuel farm.
Shooting Safety The "Ten Commandments of Shooting Safety" provide the basic guidelines
for shooting safety, and if followed, will prevent accidents from happening.
These are:
1. Treat every firearm with the same respect you would show a loaded gun. Every time
you pick up a firearm, the first thing you should do is check to see if it is loaded. Check to see
that the chamber and magazine are empty and that the action is open until it is ready to be fired.
If you do not understand how to determine if it is loaded, be sure not to accept the firearm fi-om
someone until they safely show you that it is unloaded. Also have them show you how the action
works. For new firearms, read the instruction manual carefully before you handle it.
2. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction. Do not point a firearm at anything you do not
intend to shoot Control the direction of the muzzle at all times. Never rest a muzzle on your toe
or foot. Keep your finger out of the trigger guard until the instant you are ready to fire. Protect
the trigger guard from branches or other objects by keeping your finger along the side (not
inside). Always keep the safety on until you are ready to fire; the safety, though, is not a
substitute for safe firearm handling as they can malfunction.
3. Be sure of your target and what is in front of and beyond it. Before you pull the trigger,
you must identify your target properly and know what is in front and behind it. Don't take shots
where you are unsure of what's beyond, ie. on top ora ridge. Never shoot at hard flat surfaces
such as water or pavement; ricochets are dangerous from these surfaces since you cannot
determine where they will go. During target practice, make sure you have a proper backstop.
Know the maximum and effective range for your munition.
4. UnLoad firearms when not in use. Leave actions open, and store firearms in cases when
traveling to and from shooting areas. Know how your firearm operates. Store them under lock
and key in a cool dry place. Ammunition should be stored in a separate place. Trigger guards
or locks are a good idea for the home.
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5. Handle firearms and ammunition carefully. Avoid all horseplay with fn'earrns. Do not
cross fcnoes or difficult terrain, climb trees or ladders, or jump creeks with a loaded weapon.
Learn the proper carries for a gun in the field; try to usc a two-handed carry whenever possible
because you'll have better control of thc muzzle direction. Never look down a barrel to cheek
for obstructions; open the action and look fi.om the breech end - carry a field cleaning kit.
6. Know your safe zone-of-fire and stick to it. Your safe zone offure is that area or direction
where you can safely fire a shot - know where any companions are, buildings, property, the fuel
farm, and other obstructions.
7. Control your emotions when it comes to safety. When you lose control of your emotions,
you may get careless. Wildlife control at airports is a job and not a sport. Safety comes first,
pass up shots ffthey are unsafe.
8. Wear hearing and eye protection. While in the air operating area, it is a good idea to wear
both hearing and eye protection. Shooting, airplanes and pyrotechnics are loud and have decibels
that can damage hearing. Debris, especially fi.om pyrotechnics, can be ejected back into your
eyes, damaging them.
9. Don't drink alcohol or take drugs before or while handling firearms. Alcohol and drugs
can impair physical and mental functions making it easy to lose control. This is truc of several
over the counter and prescribed medications, so talk with your physician or check thc label.
10. Be aware of additional circumstances which require added cautions or safety
awareness. Just because something hasn't been listed thus far, doesn't mean there are not
additional dangers. Handling firearms requires a great deal of common sense, respect, and good
judgement. Accidents can happen to anyone, even people that have handled firearms for years.
Review firearm safety periodically to refresh your memory to ensure that accidents don't happen.
TRAPS Several different styles of traps are available to control wildlife including cage
traps, decoy traps, leghold traps, and snares. Traps are primarily effective in
removing problem individuals such as a skunk or racoon in a building, a coyote
in the AOA, or nesting starlings. Trapping is generally not an effective control
mechanism for removing large numbers of prey-based animals such as voles,
mice, or rabbits. CLM will have on hand a supply of traps for different types
of wildlife that might be expected on the airfield at some point throughout the
year. Traps will be checked at least every 48 hours, or according to
Washington wildlife regulations, whichever is more restrictive.
PESTICIDES Several pesticides are available for population reduction. These are
especially useful for reducing rodent populations. The most appropriate
pesticides that can be used to control specific types of wildlife at CLM are
discussed in Appendix L. Specific information for the pesticides available in
Washington and examples of their labels and Material Safety Data sheets are
also given in Appendix L.
PORT ANGELES AIRPORT AND LANDFILL - WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN - April 5, 1999
CHAPTER 7 7.1
7- TRAINING
OVERVIEW Training is essential for those personnel involved in the WHMP. The Wildlife
Coordinator will ensure that personnel are trained.
STANDARD Wildlife control personnel will receive training in wildlife hazards at airports,
TRAINING laws assodated with wildlife control, techniques used for prey-base reductions,
firearm and pyrotechnic safety including hands-on training, and wildlife
identification and dispersal techniques. Airport communications and driving
safety will also be given to employees involved in wildlife control to operate
safely in the AOA.
USDA-WS WS has instructors that teach a standardized one-day course for wildlife patrol
INSTRUCTORS personnel. The purpose of the course is to familiarize personnel involved with
airport and landfill operations basic bird identification and dispersal techniques.
The course also involves hands-on training using pyrotechnics, and other
deterrent equipment, with an emphasis on safety. This training will be offered
to all personnel responsible in whole or part.
CLM The following CLM personnel have attended a wildlife control and firearm
PERSONNEL safety workshop, and have had AOA/Ramp training:
CERTIlVlED
Name: Date:
PORT ANGELES AIRPORT AND LANDFILL - WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN - April 5, 1999
CHAPTER 7 7.2
Name Da~
PORT ANGELES AIRPORT AND LANDFILL - WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN - April 5, 1999
CHAPTER 8 8.1
8- EVALUATION
OVERVIEW The WHMP will be evaluated at least annually. The Wildlife Hazard Group
will determine the effectiveness of the WHMP at reducing wildlife strikes at
CLM and monitor the status of hazard reduction projects, including their
completion dates.
MEETINGS The Wildlife Hazard Working Group will meet at least once per year during
the month of May, but the group may convene more regularly if situations arise
as determined by the wildlife coordinator.
WILDLIFE The Wildlife Coordinator will keep a database of wildlife strikes and
STRIKE populations on the airfield, landfill, and surrounding areas. Information from
DATABASE this database will be used to identify trends and monitor increases in wildlife
hazards on the airfield. If unacceptable increases are noticed, the cause will be
determined and the WHMP will be modified to reflect new directions to
resolve the problems.
AIRPORT Airport expansion plans will be reviewed by the Wildlife Coordinator and
EXPANSION Biologist to ensure that new developments will not inadvertently result in
increased wildlife hazards aircrat~ operations.
FAA FAA Regional Coordinators will be invited to make comments on the WHMP
INVOLVEMENT and to attend annual meetings for their input and concurrence.
PROJECTED The following projects will be assigned by the WHG, and target dates for
TIME TABLE completion will be delineated.
CLM WILDLIFE HAZARD TARGET DATE
MANAGEMENT PROJECT DATE COMPLETED
Maintain updated migratory bird prior to 1997 -
depredation permits ongoing
Obtain wildlife control supplies - prior to 1997
airport / landfill
Develop a record keeping system for February 1997
wildlife strikes and hazing efforts - ongoing
Remove Scotch broom/blackberry June 1997 -
shrubs along Runways 8 and 13 ongoing
PORT ANGELES AIRPORT AND LANDFILL - WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN - April 6, 1999
CHAPTER 8 8.2
I
CLM WIIJflLIFE HAZARD TARGET ] DATE
MANAGEMENT PROJECT DATEI COMPLETED
Clear and maintain ditches throughout August 1997 -
airfield to enhance drainage ongoing
Implement zero-tolerance wildlife January 1998
hazing program
Implement starling trapping program if March 1998 -
!numbers increase ongoing
Designate a Wildlife Coordinator Fall 1998
Modify Airport Facilities Directory to December
reflect wildlife hazards at landfill 1998
Develop and maintain a Wildlife January 1999 -
Hazard Management Plan ongoing
Evaluate potential wildlife hazards ongoing
associated with new construction
Add a log of wildlife hazing activities April 1999
to landfill waste report
Train employees in the safe and Spring 1999
effective application wildlife dispersal
measures
Remove domestic waterfowl from Spring -
Lincoln Park Summer 1999
Adopt a policy of long grass (8-12 Summer 1999
inches) management on the airfield
Extend the fence at Admiral Marine Summer 1999
and repair holes to exclude deer
Clear tree farm near tetrahedron Summer 1999
PORT ANGELES AIRPORT AND LANDFILL - WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN - April 6, 1999
CHAPTER 8 8.3
CLM WILDLIFE HAZARD TARGET DATE
MANAGEMENT PROJECT DATE COMPLETED
PORT ANGELES AIRPORT AND LANDFILL - WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN - April 6, 1999
CHAPTER 9 9.1
9 - AGENCY DIRECTORY
REGUL~4 TORY ~4ND ENFORCEMENT MUNICIP~4L ~4 GENCIE$
U.S. Fish and ~t~ddh'fe Service Og'ddlife Permitting) Clallam County Animal Control Office
Migratory Bird Permits 321 E. 5t~ St.
911 NE 1 lth Ave. Port Angeles, WA 98362
Portland, OR 97232-4181 (360) 452-7836
(503) 872-2715
Port Angeles Police Department- Dispatch
U.S. Fish and tK'ddlife Service (T&E Species) 321 E. 5t~ St.
North Pacific Coast Ecoregion Port Angeles, WA 98362
Western Washington Off, ce (360) 452-4545
510 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 102
Lacey, WA 98503 Clallam County Sherifi°s Department
(360) 753-9440 223 E. 4t~ St.
Port Angeles, WA 98362
U.S. Fish and ~l~ddlife Service (Law Enforcement) (360) 417-2259
(425) 883-8122
~dllam R. Fairchild lnternational Airport
Washington State Department offish and ~V'ddlife Port of Port Angles
(Law enforcement and Permitting) P.O. Box 1350
Law Enforcement Port Angeles, WA 98362
62 Old Olympic Hwy. (360) 457-1138 - Wildlife Coordinator (Airport)
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-8781 City of Port Angeles - Public Works Department
P.O. box 1150
~Vashington State Department offish and ~tldlife 321 E. 5t~ St.
~&E Species) Port Angeles, WA 98362-0217
600 Capitol Way North (360) 417-4801 - Wildlife Coordinator
Olympia, WA 98501-1091 (360) 417-4873 - Landfill
(360) 902-2515 - Main Switchboard
(360) 902-2694 - T&E Section, N-RB Off, ce - 5t~ floor Clallam County Department of Community
Development- Environmental Health Division
Federal /l viation Administration (FA~I) P.O. Box 863
1601 Lind Ave., SW, Ste. 250 223 E. 4~ St.
Renton, WA 98055-4056 Port Angeles, WA 98362-0149
Safety and Standards Branch (360) 417-2000
(425) 227-1621 - Certification O~lcer
(425) 227-2607 TECHNIC~4L ~I$$1$T~4NCE
Seattle Airports District Office (ADO)
(425) 227-2657 - Supervisor - U.S. D~partment of Agrleulture, ~F'ddllfe Services
720 O'Leary St., NW
FederaL4viation Administration (Ffl~4) Olympia, WA 98502
Staff Wildlife Biologist (360) 753-9884 - Olympia
FAA Airport Safety and Compliance (360) 452-9272 - Port Angeles
FAA-AA5-317
800 Independence Ave., SW ~Vashington State University Cooperalive
Washington, DC 20591 Extension of Clallam County
(202) 267-3389 223 E. 4~ St.
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 417-2279
PORT ANGELES AIRPORT AND LANDFILL - WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN - April 5, 1999
CHAPTER 9 9.2
Washington StYe Department of Agriculture
(Pesticides Management)
P.O. Box 42589
Olympia, WA 98584
(360) 902-2010
Washington Poison Control Center
1-800-732-6985
PORT ANGELES AIRPORT AND LANDFILL - WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN - April 5, 1999
WASHINGTON, U.S.A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE: May 4, 1999
TO: MAYOR BRAUN AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Jack Pittis, Director of Public Works and Utilities
SUBJECT: Water Quality Report
Issue: The United States Environmental Protection Agency has required that every water system
provide a Water Quality Report to its customers. The report is to contain information on the
potential contaminants contained in the water supply that customers receive. The attached Water
Quality Report for the Port Angeles Water Supply has been prepared for City Council approval.
Recommendation: Approve the attached Water Quality Report for distribution to Port
Angeles water customers.
Summary: The attached Water Quality Report has been developed in accordance with EPA
regulations and is intended to provide information to Port Angeles water customers concerning the
quality of the water from our supply in the Elwha River.
Background / Analysis: In 1996 Congress passed amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act that
included a mandate for the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] to require each community water
system to provide each of its customers with a "Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)" every 12
months. The first report, using 1998 data, must be delivered to all City of Port Angeles water
customers by October 19, 1999. Each year thereafter the report must be distributed by July 1st.
The attached Water Quality Report has been developed in accordance with the EPA CCR regulations,
which require information on the quality of the water delivered by the system and characterization
of any risks from exposure to any contaminants in the drinking water in an accurate and
understandable manner. The report is intended to communicate to customers the quality of their
system water in terms they can understand. Many of the topics covered are required and some of the
actual language used is mandatory. The City was also required to provide information to wholesale
customers by April 1 st. Testing information was forwarded to the PUD on March 19th.
The Utility Advisory Committee reviewed the dratt report and recommends its approval. Distribution
of the report is anticipated to be via the PA Times, which is sent to all utility customers.
Attachment: Water Quality Report
G:'tEXCHANGE\CNCLPKT~PUBWKS\CC-MEMO.$04
pORTANGELES Water Quality Report
W A S H I N G T O N, U.S.A. 1998 Data
[As required by USEPA]
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes
regulations which limit the amount of certain enntaminants
in water provided to the public water systems. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for
contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same
protection for public health.
Water quality testing occurs daily by certified
personnel.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be
expected to contain at least small amounts of some
contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not
necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More
This report is provided by the City of Port Angeles to its information about contaminants and potential health effects
drinldng water customers to provide information on their can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection
water supply in compliance with the requirements of the Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline ( 800-426-4791).
Environmental Protection Agency and our State Health
Department. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in
drinking water than the general population. Immuno-
Source of the City's Water compromised persons such as persons with cancer
undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone
The source for the City of Port Angeles Water System is a organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune
Ranney Collector (well) located on the east bank of the system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be
Elwha River at mile post 1.9 in Section 3, T 30 N, R 7 W. particularly at risk from infections. These people should
seek advice about drinking water from their health care
The fiver flows northward from the high peaks of the providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to
Olympic Mountains in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other
to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The source of the river and microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking
most of the land through which it flows is contained within Water Hotline 800-426-4791.
the boundaries of the Olympic National Park.
Disinfection in the City's water supply is accomplished by
Water from the Ranney Collector is tested following the dosing the water with chlorine at the Ranney Collector on
guidelines established by the Washington State Department the Elwha River and at the City's five reservoirs. The
of Health to detect potential contaminants that could chlorine concentration is monitored daily and is maintained
reasonably be expected to be found in drinking water. As at a minimum of 0.10 mgq throughout the system.
water travels over the surface of the land or through the
ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in
some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances
resulting from the presence of animals or from human
activity. Because most of the land through which the Elwha
River flows is inside the Olympic National Park, there is
limited opportunity for human contamination of the water.
Contaminants that might be expected in untreated water
include: biological contaminants, such as viruses and
bacteria; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals;
pesticides and herbicides; organic chemicals from industrial
or petroleum use, and radioactive materials.
Annual hydrant flushing improves water quality
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TABLE OF CONTAMINANTS
FOUND IN SOURCE WAFER
DEFINrrIONS:
CONTAMINANT Detected Compliance Action SOURCE
Level Level
.......... Action level [AL] The concentration of a contaminant
Lead(rog/l) .003 .006 .015 a which, if exceeded, triggers a treatment or other
requirement which a water system must follow.
MONITORING FOR NON-HEALTH Maximum Contaminant Level [MCL] The highest level
RELATED COMPOUNDS of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs
are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best
iNORGANICS Detected Compliance MCL SOURCE available treatment technology. Thc contaminant is
Level MCLG
..... measured in milligrams per liter (mg/L).
Conductivity 120 159 700 b
(umhos/cm) Maximum Contaminant Level Goal [MCLG] The level
of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is
Hardness (rog/l)* 50 70 not set c no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for
a margin of safety. The contaminant is measured in
Magnesium (mg/l)* 1.8 1.8 not set d
milligrams per liter (mg/L).
Calcium (mg/l)* 17 17 not set
*testing is required, no state action level Milligrams per liter [mg/I] or parts per million [ppm]
Metric measurement of concentration of a contaminant or
Table Notes: material. [one part per million and one mg/l = 1 penny in
a. Erosion of natural deposits 10,000 dollars]
b. MHOS instrument to measure ION changes in water Micro mhos per centimeter Jumbos/em] Measure of ions
c. Measure of materials shown below in water
d. Occurs in surface water. Used to measure hardness of water
For more information
The City Council of the City of Port Angeles meets on
the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at City Hall,
321 E. 5th Street. Information about the City's utilities
may be found on the web site: www. ci. port-
angeles, wa. us, If you have questions, City of Port
Angeles water system managers may be reached at
360-417-4855.
April 19, 1999
Repair of waterline
The Lead and Copper Rule does not have a Maximum
Contaminant Level (MCL). Instead, it has an "action level"
based on a statistical analysis of sample results. Thc City's
source water complies with this "action level". Educational
information regarding copper in drinking water has been
provided to City residents because water tested at the tap in some
homes with copper plumbing did detect copper. Copper has not
been detected in the City's source water.
Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals in
groundwater. These minerals are measured to determine water
hardness. Hardness interferes with the sudsing of soap. The
scale of hardness is: 0-75 mg/1 = soft; 76-150 mg/1 -- moderately Ranney Collector is located on the east side of the Elwha
hard; 151-300 mg/] = hard. [per AWWA standard] River west of the City
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WASHINGTON, U.S.A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE: May 4, 1999
To: MAYOR BRAUN AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Scott Brodhun, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Agreement with Olympic Park Institute (OPI) for Marine Life Center Operation
Issue: an agreement Olympic Park Institute for operation of the Marine Life Center?
Should
the
City
develop
with
Rec_____ommenda___~tion'. It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to finalize and sign an agreement
with Olympic Park Institute for operation of the Marine Life Center.
Summary: The Parks and Recreation Department has been assigned the responsibility for summer operation of
the Marine Life Center. Toward that end the staffhas been developing various plans working toward a Memorial
Day opening. Elements of the plan include exterior building and landscape improvements, interior improvements,
as well as operational structure. It is the latter that proves most difficult as the department is well versed in
improving facilities.
Background / Analysis: Over the last year or two Council members McKeown and Campbell have been working
with a committee on improvements of the Marine Lab. In 1998 a work plan was developed that would assist with
improving the appearance of the lab. The improvements that were identified and ordered involved mostly exterior
items such as new signs, expanded landscape, the addition of banners and changing the color of the building. Some
interior improvements were contemplated as well, including some banners, welcome mats and graphics. In
addition to aesthetic changes the committee also adopted a new name for the lab, Feiro Marine Life Center (MLC).
During this same time period, Peninsula College, who had been responsible lbr all lab operations, came to the
conclusion that they would be unable to continue to operate the MLC in the summer months. Upon hearing this
mmouncement the City Council assigned the summer operation to the Parks and Recreation Department. Toward
that end, the 1999 budget includes $80,000 for summer operation of the Marine Life Center.
When first faced with this task it became clear that perhaps the best way to approach the operation was to solicit
proposals from private and/or non-profit organizations with experience in these types of operations. At the same
time it became important to establish who would remain "in charge" of exhibits (if this was part of the assignment
it would alter the plan significantly). The College has indicated that they intend to continue to provide a lab
director whose primary responsibilities will include exhibit collection and maintenance, as well as fulfilling
educational obligations (off-season) on behalf of the college. As staff continued to examine the operation we began
considering how interpretive, educational and support services could be provided.
Following discussions with various groups and individuals, in addition to independent research, a conclusion was
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drawn that in addition to daily opening and closing and some retail operation, opportunities exist for additional
educational and interpretive programs. This caused staff to begin leaning toward a relationship with Olympic Park
Institute who exist to function in this fashion. Olympic Park Institute can provide the expertise needed for summer
operation of the MLC. In addition to looking to be more involved in the community, this private non-profit group
provides environmental interpretive and educational programs. Toward that end, staff has solicited and negotiated
a proposal that not only meets the programming needs of the MLC, but will fit within the budget.
The following are highlights of the OPI proposal:
C) Educational and Interpretive Collaboration
· OPI will Administer and Execute Educational Programs for the MLC
· OPI will Develop and Implement Unique Interpretive Programs at the MLC
· OPI will Conduct Outreach Programs at Local/Regional Fairs, etc. on Behalf of the MLC
O Public Visitation
· OPI will Manage all Open Visitation Times
· MLC will be Open 7 days per Week / Up to 10 Hours per Day
· OPI will Provide both Informal Interpretation as well as Scheduled Presentations
· OPI will Utilize the Pier, Beach, Floats, etc., in Providing Programs
· OPI will Collect / Manage Gate Fees (proposed as $2.50 adults, $1.00 children, $5.00 Family)
· OPI will Develop and Manage a Small Retail Operation
O Other Contract Terms
· The Contract is Proposed from May 15 to Sept. 15
· OPI will have a Staff of 3 to 4 FTE
· OPI Proposed Fee of $44,232 Includes
$36,596 Personnel
$1,000 Travel / Supplies (travel = tank/exhibit moves for outreach)
$6,636 Overhead
O Entry Fee and Retail Sales Revenue Distribution
· Gate Fees - 75% to City
· Retail Sales - 50% to City
Following discussion with OPI a second conclusion was drawn. While the College's lab director will maintain
responsibility for collection and maintenance of exhibits, their priority remains an "off season" one. The Park
Department will need a liaison with technical experience to assist with supervision of, and interface with the
College employee, as well as OPI. In addition to the OPI proposal, staff has negotiated a 5 month, $6,500 contract
with Dr. Pete Schroeder, Marine Mammal Consultant. Dr. Schroeder's expertise can be utilized to provide a
liaison between OPI, MLC Director, Peninsula College and the City. He can advise on health and animal welfare
issues, assist with the scope of live animal exhibits, review program development and work toward a smooth
transition and integration of this new structure. Dr. §chroeder will represent and protect the City's interest in this
operation, and help in assuring that Peninsula College and OPI are meeting the City's expectations.
Other budget issues involve facility improvements that were previously mentioned, some costs tbr the opening
celebration, as well as the painting of the building which has been scheduled but not completed. It appears as
though the summer operation should come in under budget.
The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission has reviewed this proposal and also recommends City
Council approval.
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WASHINGTON, U.S.A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
May 4, 1999
UPCOMING MEETINGS
MAY:
Employee Service Pin Ceremony Monday, May 3 11:30 a.m.
Board of Adjustment meeting Monday, May 3 7:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 4 6:00 p.m.
Cascadia Mayors Conference Thursday & Friday, May 6 & 7 All day
Victoria
Sr. Center Board of Advisors Monday, May 10 2:00 p.m.
Utility Advisory Committee Monday, May 10 3:00 p.m.
Solid Waste Advisory Committee Tuesday, May 11 3:00 p.m.
Law Enforcement Advisory Bd Tuesday, May 11 6:30 p.m.
Public Works Director
Candidate Reception Wednesday, May 12 5:00 p.m.
Planning Commission meeting Wednesday, May 12 7:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 18 6:00 p.m.
PUD Meeting ~ City Hall Wednesday, May 19 1:30 p.m.
Parks Rec Beautification meeting Thursday, May 20 7:00 p.m.
Elwha-Morse Watershed Planning
Public Forum Saturday, May 22 9:00 a.m.
Planning Commission meeting Wednesday, May 26 7:00 p.m.
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Memorial Day Observance Monday, May 31 Closed
JUNE:
City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 1 6:00 p.m.
Jack Pittis' retirement party Friday, June 4 6:00 p.m.
Utility Advisory Committee Monday, June 7 3:00 p.m.
Law Enforcement Advisory
Board meeting Tuesday, June 8 6:30 p.m.
Planning Commission meeting Wednesday, June 9 7:00 p.m.
CITY OF PORT ANGELES
PARKS & 321 East Fifth Street, PO Box 1150 Phone (360) 417-4555 TTY Phone (360) 417-4645
RECREATION Port Angeles, Washington 98362-1150 Fax (360) 417-4559
April 16, 1999
Becky Upton, City Clerk
City of Port Angeles
P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Becky,
We at the Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department, have been very busy during the
fourth quarter of 1998 with recreational activities that have brought additional tourists to Port
Angeles. In keeping with our goal to impact tourism through the promotion and hosting of
recreational events, we respectfully submit our Fourth Quarter Report.
In the month of October, we hosted the Sol[ball Commissioner's of the State of
Washington. This was a two day affair that brought 106 people to Port Angeles.
In the month of November, we worked with several community groups iii publicizing,
coordinating facilities and hosting three basketball tournament. The first tournament was a men's
tourney that drew six out-of-town teams. The second tournament was a youth tourney for boy's
teams. It attracted seventeen out-of-town teams. The third tournament was a youth tournament
for girl's teams. Eleven out-of-town teams traveled to Port Angeles for the weekend tourney.
In summary, the four recreational events that the Parks & Recreation Department hosted
during the Fourth Quarter, accounted for thirty-four basketball groups and one convention
spending one or, in most cases, two nights in local hotels, motels, beds and breakfasts, RV Parks
or camping. Using the 1995 "Tourism Market Analysis North Olympic Peninsula" figures, this
projects to approximately 775 people spending $59,100 in the Port Angeles community.
Sincerely,
Scott J. Brodhun
Parks & Recreation Director
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES
PARKS & 321 East Fifth Street, PO Box 1150 Phone (360) 417-4555 TTY Phone (360) 41764645
RECREATION Port Angeles, Washington 98362-1150 Fax (360) 417-4559
April 16, 1999
Becky Upton, City Clerk
City of Port Angeles
P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Becky,
We at the Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department, have been very busy during the first quarter
of 1999 with recreational activities that have brought additional tourists to Port Angeles. In keeping with
our goal to impact tourism through the promotion and hosting of recreational events, we respectfully submit
our First Quarter Report.
In the month of January, we promoted, coordinated and hosted the Martin Luther King Classic for
boy's and girl's basketball teams. It attracted twenty-three teams from out-of-town.
Also, the month of January, we worked with the Port Angeles Swim Club to help promote, publicize and
host the Port Angeles Open Swim Meet for boys and girls from age eight through eighteen. One hundred
fii~y swimmers traveled to Port Angeles to compete.
In the month of February, we worked with several community groups in publicizing, coordinating
facilities and hosting the Presidents' Day youth basketball tournament. Twenty-six teams made the trip to
Port Angeles from out-of-town.
In the month of March, we promoted, coordinated and hosted the Spring Hoopfest, a boy's
basketball tournament. Thirteen teams commuted to Port Angeles from out-of-town. Also in March, we
promoted, publicized, coordinated and hosted the Washington Recreation Basketball Federafion's men's
"AA" State Basketball Tournament. A total of four out-of-town teams participated..
In summary, the five recreational events that the Parks & Recreation Department hosted during the
First Quarter, accounted for sixty-three basketball groups and one hundred fifty swimmers spending one or,
in most cases, two nights in lo, al hotels, motels, beds and breakfasts, RV Parks or camping. Using the 1995
"Tourism Market Analysis North Olympic Peninsula" figures, this projects to approximately 1,600 people
spending $122,000.00 in the Port Angeles community.
Sincerely,
Scott J. Brodhun
Parks & Recreation Director