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Port Angeles, Washington
September 3, 2013
CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Kidd called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie, and Nelson.
Members Absent: Position No. 2 is vacant.
Staff Present: Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd, C. Fulton, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, T. Gallagher, B.
Olson and N. West.
INTERVIEWS FOR VACANT COUNCIL POSITION #2
City Council interviewed Dan Gase, Peter Ripley and Robert Sommers for the vacant City Council position. No
action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 5:37 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Kidd called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers Bruch, Di Guilio, Downie, and Nelson.
Members Absent: Position No. 2 is vacant.
Staff Present: Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, CIerk Hurd, C. Fulton, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, B. Olson, N. West, T.
Gallagher, J. Boehme, K. Neal, M. Abed, and E. Wheatley.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kidd led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,
PUBLIC COMMENT
Virginia Leinart, 3002 S. Peabody, spoke in opposition to the installation of smart meters in Port Angeles and invited
everyone to the upcoming showing of the documentary, "Take Back Your Power ", at the Port Angeles Library.
Jeff McFarland spoke in favor of the City supporting the upcoming dedication of Hwy 117, as the POW /MIA
Memorial Highway.
Judi Hangartner, 1815 E. 4th St., also invited City Council to the upcoming showing of the documentary, "Take Back
Your Power ", at the Port Angeles Library.
Tom Curry, 1126 E. 7rh St. thanked the City Council, City staff, and Primo Construction for the Waterfront
Transportation Improvement Project, and encouraged all citizens to support this project and the beautification of the
downtown waterfront.
Vicci Rudin, 1002 Strait View Dr., spoke on behalf of the Fine Arts Center and invited everyone to participate in the
ongoing Paint the Peninsula Festival.
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LATE ITEMS — Mayor Kidd added a report to Other Considerations on the upcoming dedication of Highway 117
as the POW /MIA Memorial Highway.
CONSENT AGENDA
At the request of Mayor Kidd, Fire Chief Dubuc provided a brief description of Consent Agenda items #4 and #5.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Downie to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes: August 20, 2013
2. Expenditure Approval List: 8/10/13 to 8/23/2013 for $1,134,388.93
3. Olympic Peninsula Rowing Club - Assignment and Assumption of Lease / Authorize City Manager to sign an
Assignment and Assumption of Lea,se and the Amendment to the 2009 Lease with the YMCA
4, Mutual Aid Agreement — Fire Services — Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap Counties
5. Tacoma Community College Contract Extension — Paramedic Instruction
Motion carried 6 -0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. MIA/POW Memorial Highway Update
Public Works and Utilities Director Fulton described the City's contribution to the upcoming dedication of Highway
117 as the MIA/POW Memorial Highway, stating the City had agreed to provide staff time to assist in preparation of
closing the highway for the ceremony.
2. 4th Street Stormwater Improvements Project DR03 -2009 / Amendment #4 to PACE Professional Services
Agreement
Director Fulton introduced Civil Engineer Boehme and Engineering Manager Neal. Engineer Boehme and Manager
Neal conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the 4th Street Stormwater Improvement Project and provided City
Council with two options regarding the design improvements. They also provided a brief description of the design
and budgetary impacts of each option, Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to:
Approve design alternative 3; increase the 4th Street Stormwater Project budget by $12,140 and authorize the City
Manager to sign Amendment 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Pace Engineers, in an additional amount
not to exceed $40,000, which increases the maximum compensation under the agreement to $521,500.19, and to
make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 6 -0.
3, United Way Mid -Year Report & Update
Manager McKeen stated the United Way Mid -Year Report was provided as information only.
4. City Council Position #2 Vacancy
Each Councilmember provided a brief statement regarding the interview process and stated their preferred applicant
was Dan Gase,
It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Bruch to:
Appoint Dan Gase as to City Council Position #2.
Motion carried 6 -0.
Clerk Hurd administered the Oath of Office and Dan Gase was immediately seated at the Council Dias.
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FINANCE
1. Street Crack Sealing Machine Equipment Purchase
Director Fulton introduced Deputy Director of Operations Abed and Street Superintendent Wheatley, who then
conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the need to purchase a Street Crack Sealing machine to assist with street
maintenance and extend the life of our streets. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Nelson to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to purchase a Cimline Street Crack Sealing machine from the HGAC
contract for the total purchase price of $61,000.
Motion carried 7 -0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Nelson spoke regarding her attendance at the Big Lots Grand Opening and stated the store donated
$1,500 to Roosevelt Elementary.
Councilmember Downie spoke regarding his attendance at a recent International Council of Shopping Centers and the
national retailers who are looking at Port Angeles. He also informed Council the American Spirit Cruise ship was
back in town and described their plans to continue stopping in our City.
Mayor Kidd spoke regarding the recent visit from the City of Victoria and the success of the visit last Friday.
Deputy Mayor Collins spoke regarding the upcoming 125th anniversary of the First Church Building on the corner of
Vine and First Streets.
Councilmember Bruch urged Council to work on a vision for the City.
Councilmember Di Guilin stated he would be at the Farmers' Market Council table this Saturday.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION
Manager McKeen reminded Council there would be a Work Session on September 26, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.
Break
Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a break at 7:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Kidd announced the need for an Executive Session, under authority of
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel and a Closed Session under authority of RCW
42.30.140(4)(a) for the purpose of planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body
during the course of any collective bargaining for approximately 35 minutes, with no action anticipated.
Executive /Closed Session convened at 8:00 p.m,
The need for an additional 10 minutes was announced. at 8:35 p.m.
The Executive Session concluded at 8:45 p.m., and Council returned to open session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 8 :45 p.m.
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Jan'. Hurd, City Clerk