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Port Angeles, Washington
• November 5, 2013
CALL TO ORDER-SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Kidd called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Kidd, Deputy Mayor Collins, Councilmembers Di Guilio,Gase and Nelson.
Members Absent: Councilmembers Bruch and Downie.
Staff Present: Acting City Manager West, Attorney Bloor,Clerk Hurd and C. Fulton.
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)0), to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel for approximately 20 minutes. The Executive
Session convened at 5:33 p.m.
The Executive Session concluded at 5:51 p.m. No Action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 5:51 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(6:12 p.m.), Di Guilio, Downie, Gase
and Nelson.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Acting City Manager West, Attorney Bloor,Clerk Hurd, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, C. Fulton, B. Olson,T.
Gallagher, P. Lusk and D Bellamente.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kidd led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
CEREMONIAL MATTERS,PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Kidd read aloud a proclamation in honor of Veterans Day and asked all veterans in the chambers to stand so
they could be recognized for their service.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals spoke against the installation of smart meters in the City of Port Angeles: Kelly Dowell,
Cindy Tumey, Edna Willadsen,Judi Hangartner, Virginia Leinart,and Melvina Worman.
Mary Beth Wegener, Executive Director of the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society, spoke in favor of the City's
continued contribution to the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society.
D Bellamente invited everyone to attend Bunco Night at the Senior Center this Friday, a Captain Joseph House
• fundraising event.
Edna Petersen invited everyone to participate in the 3`d Annual Holiday Extravaganza event this weekend.
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING —NOVEMBER 5, 2013
CONSENT AGENDA •
Council briefly discussed the items included in the Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Gase to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
I. Expenditure Approval List: 10/05/2013 to 10/25/2013 for$7,922,91 1.49
2. Cable Restoration Phase V, Project CLO5-2012, Final Acceptance
3. Clallam County Fire District#2—Radio System Sharing Agreement
4. Olympic Region Clean Air Agency—Memorandum of Agreement for Air Monitoring Station
Motion carried 7-0.
5. Lincoln Park Longhouse Removal Agreement Amendment
Parks and Recreation Director Delikat Corey provided a brief description of the project, thanking the Lower Elwha
Klallam Tribe for their partnership in this endeavor. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Nelson to:
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Lincoln Park Longhouse Agreement Amendment to spend an additional $2,214.20
for disposal costs toward the Longhouse removal project; and allow the Mayor to make minor modifications to the
agreement, if necessary.
Councilmember Bruch recused herself due to her employment with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.
Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER
Revenue Sources for the 2014 Operating Budget
Chief Financial Officer Olson provided a brief description of the proposed revenue sources and proposed I% increase
on the property tax levy. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing on proposed revenue sources,there being no public comment she closed the
public hearing.
2. 2014 Property Tax Levy Ordinance and Resolution
Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing on property taxes, there being no public comment she closed the public
hearing. Mayor Kidd read the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 13-13
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing an increase in the regular
property tax levy of 1%, or$42,257.81,over the actual levy for 2013.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to:
Pass the.resolution as read by title.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Kidd conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3488
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, levying ad valorem property taxes for the fiscal year
2014,and directing the City Clerk to certify said amount to the Board of Clallam County Commissioners.
It was moved by Di Guilio and seconded by Nelson to:
Adopt the ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 7-0.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—NOVEMBER 5,2013
3. Utility Retail Rate Adjustments Ordinance
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Public Works and Utilities Director Fulton provided a brief description of the proposed utility rate increases, stating
the current plan was to take a middle of the road approach to include recapitalization funds for the future replacement
of utility assets.Council discussion followed.
Deputy Director of Power and Telecommunications Lusk conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
proposed utility rate increases. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Edna Willadsen, 1719 E. Lambert Ln, asked questions regarding income comparisons between our citizens and other
communities.
Cindy Turney, 530 W. 8th St.,asked for once a month garbage pickup as a way for citizens to save money.
Mayor Kidd closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.,and conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3489
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, relating to utilities rates, making changes to Title 13,
Chapters 13.12, 13.44, 13.54, 13.57 and 13.65 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Case and seconded by Downie to:
Adopt the Ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 5-2,with Kidd and Collins voting in opposition.Council discussion followed.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Downie spoke regarding his attendance at the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Summit and discussed the
economic benefits of the American Spirit Cruise Ship coming to Port Angeles.
Mayor Kidd spoke regarding Information Item #7, and her commitment to continue to work with the Department of
Ecology to secure additional funding for the City.
Deputy Mayor Collins spoke regarding his attendance at the Saturday Farmers' Market and his plans to attend the
upcoming Veterans Day Ceremony.
Councilmember Di Guilio spoke regarding his attendance at the Saturday Farmers' Market and encouraged staff to
take advantage of these events and help Council provide information about ongoing City projects.No other reports
were given.
INFORMATION
Acting City Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and specifically discussed the letter to
the Port of Port Angeles regarding Lincoln Park;and the letter to the Washington State Department of Ecology. He
also reminded Council of the upcoming Budget Work Session on November 12,2013.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was determined there was no need for an executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Cherie Kidd, Mayor Jan s.a Hurd,City Clerk
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