HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/10/2013CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
September 10, 2013
CALL TO ORDER -SPECIAL MEETING
Councilmember Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Councilmembers Bruck), Di Guilio, Downie and Gase.
Members Absent: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, and Councilmember Nelson.
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Present:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Absent:
Staff Present:
Dean Reed, Lynn Bedford, Paul Elliot (3:05)
Michael Jacobs
Dan McKeen, Mike Puntenney, Craig Fulton, Phil Lusk, Maher Abed, Byron Olson,
Sondya Wray, Gregg King, Heidi Greenwood, Nathan West (3:05)
UAC MEETING:
City Council attended the normally scheduled Utility Advisory Committee meeting.
I. Approval of Minutes
Chairman Dan Di GuiIio asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of August 13, 2013. Committee Member
Sissi Bruch moved to approve the minutes. Dan Di Guilio seconded the motion, while Dean Reed abstained from the
vote.
II, Late Items:
None
III. Discussion Items:
A. Industrial Transmission Electric Rate Ordinance
Phil Lusk, Deputy Director of Power and Telecommunications Systems, gave out handouts and discussed a
PowerPoint Presentation on the Industrial Transmission Electric Rate Ordinance Amendments, Certain changes have
been made to some of the City's allocations for the upcoming 2014 and 2015 fiscal year rate periods. The billing and
proposed amendments were explained. Staff was requested to reconsider and review the methodology proposed for
not increasing the basic charge, and instead to include a charge which is adjusted based on the increase in the cost of
living. There was a lengthy discussion.
Sissy Bruch moved to recommend to City Council to adopt the proposed Industrial Transmission electric rate
ordinance amendments, to proceed with the public hearings on the ordinance amendments, and to also make
minor modifications to the amendments if necessary. Dan Gase seconded the motion, while Paul Elliot
abstained.
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
B. Utility Cost -of -Service Analysis Update
Phil Lusk, Deputy Director of Power and Telecommunications Systems, introduced the FCS Group via telephone
conference who gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the Utility Cost of Service Study. The preliminary study was
overviewed and retail rate adjustments were recommended and explained to help the City maintain the Electric,
Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste Collections, and Solid Waste Transfer Station utility funds. There was a lengthy
discussion.
The Utility Cost -of -Service Analysis Update will be presented at the October 1, 2013, City Council Meeting
and set to the public hearings on the utility rate ordinance amendments
C. CSO Phase 1 Design/Project 06-01 (WW08-2008) — Professional Service Agreement with
Brown and Caldwell, Inc., Amendment 17
Mike Puntenney, City Engineer, reviewed the CSO Phase 1 design/Project 06-01 Professional Services Agreement.
Several unanticipated elements of work need to be addressed in order to complete the construction. Funds needed are
available from the CSO reserves accumulated through rates and the Washington State Public Works Trust Fund
loans, and the State Revolving Fund loans, There was a brief discussion,
Dean Reed moved to recommend to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment 17 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell in an additional amount not to exceed $26,211,
which increases the maximum compensation for the CSO Phase 1 design to $4,765,802, and to also make minor
modifications to the agreement, if necessary. Paul Elliot seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
VI Information Only Items:
None.
VII. Next Meeting Date: October 08, 2013
VIII. Adjournment: 4:40 p.m.
Break: Councilmember Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 4:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:03
p.m., after the adjournment of the Utility Advisory Committee meeting. At this time Mayor Kidd and Deputy Mayor
Collins joinedthe meeting. Staff members in attendance included Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor (via telephone),
C. Fulton, Clerk Hurd, H. Greenwood, and B. Olson.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to:
Excuse Councilmember Nelson from the September 10, 2013, Special City Council meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
Additional Agenda Items:
1. Amendments to Temporary Trail Easement on the Rayonier Property
Postponed.
2. National Park Service Agreement
Manager McKeen provided a brief explanation regarding the proposed agreement with the National Park Service
regarding the Elwha Dam deconstruction and the City's Ranney Well. He explained the Park had agreed to pay for
the evaluation of the Ranney Well and for some maintenance costs as well. They also agreed to remove the sediment
in front of the side channel which leads to the Ranney Well. Council discussion followed.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Mayor Kidd read the resolution by title, entitled,
RESOLUTION NO, 11-12
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing the City Manager to enter
into an agreement with the National Park Service to protect the City's water supply.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Bruch to:
Pass the Resolution as read by title.
Motion carried 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 5:29 p.m.
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Cherie Kidd, Mayor
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Jane Hurd, City Clerk