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Port Angeles, Washington
October 15, 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, Gase and
Nelson.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Manager McKeen,Clerk Hurd and T. Gallagher.
BOARD OF ETHICS INTERVIEWS:
City Council interviewed four candidates in the following order; Ken Williams, Grant Meiner, Bill Yucha and Diana
Tschimperle.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kidd adjourned the special meeting at 5:30 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, Gase and
Nelson.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Manager McKeen, Asst. City Attorney Greenwood, Clerk Hurd, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, C. Fulton, T.
Gallagher, B. Olson,N. West, D. Morris, M. Abed, P. Lusk, R. Hostetler, S. Wright and E. Hammel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Downie led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michael Brown,224 Whidby, spoke in opposition to the smart meter project.
John Wray, 1351 E. I 1 th St., spoke in opposition to the smart meter project and expressed his concerns regarding
increasing utility rates.
Nella Lee, 207 W. 14th St., spoke regarding her neighbor's excessive code violations.
Norma Turner, spoke in opposition to the Port Angeles Downtown Association, expressing her concerns regarding
numerous recent events in which she disagreed with their choices.
Mike Blackwell, 1410 W. 7th St., spoke in opposition to increasing utility rates.
Vincent Cipriano, 815 S. Peabody, spoke in opposition to increasing utility rates.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING —OCTOBER 15, 2013
CONSENT AGENDA:
Council briefly discussed items#3 and#8. •
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Downie to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes for:September /0, October 1 &8, 2013
2. Expenditure Approval List: 09/21/2013 to 10/04/2013 for$1,268,672.66
3. Dept. of Ecology Coordinated Prevention Grant for Moderate Risk Waste Facility Operations, Waste
Reduction,Organics, and Comprehensive Plan Update/Accept Grant in amount of$225,000, with City match
of$56,250
4. 4X4 Cargo Van Equipment Purchase for Light Operations Division/Award Contract to Bud Clary Auto Group
in the amount of$35,425.85
5. Installation of Additional Wireless Access Points/Approve$30,975 in FEMA Grant funds- #2009 PSGP-1J#37
and$10,324 in assigned public safety funds,for a total of$41,299
6. Regional Stormwater Monitoring Program Interagency Agreement/with Dept. of Ecology in annual amount
not to exceed$13,348,for 5 yrs
7. WA State Recreation Conservation Office(RCO)Grant Agreement Amendment—WTIP Project TR 02-2003 /
Combine two current grants agreements into one.
8. Public Display of Fireworks—PAHS Homecoming Game/Approve
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER:
1. Utility Retail Rate Adjustments
Public Works and Utilities Director Fulton introduced the FCS Group, the firm hired to conduct a Utility Cost of
Service Analysis. Director Fulton explained the middle of the road approach taken by FCS Group regarding rates,
stating partial recapitalization figures were included in the proposed rate increases.
FCS Group conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed rate increases for each utility. Council
discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Deena Henry, 312 N. Ennis, expressed concerns regarding the cumulative effect of the rate increases over the next
six years.
Norma Turner, Mt. Angeles Rd., requested the Council delve into how to reduce the costs of running the utilities,
including reviewing applicable contracts and amendments. She also requested the Council be more creative and quit
balancing the budget on the backs of the rate payers.
Virginia Leinart, 3002 S. Peabody, stated her desire for the City to stop fluoridating the water and cut the smart
meter program as a way to save money.
Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing at 7:53 p.m.,to November 5,2013.
Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
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.
Manager McKeen provided a brief description of the City's budgeting process, emphasizing staff's review of the
Utility budgets and ways to reduce costs.
Mayor Kidd recessed the meeting for a break at 7:56 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 8:11 p.m.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—OCTOBER 15, 2013
2. 2014 Property Tax levy Ordinance and Resolution
• Chief Financial Officer Olson presented the proposed 1%property tax increase. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. There being no public comment, she continued the public
hearing to November 5,2013.
Mayor Kidd conducted a first reading of the resolution and ordinance by title, entitled,
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.
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.
3. Revenue Sources for the 2014 Operating Budget
Chief Financial Officer Olson presented the proposed revenue sources for the 2014 Budget. Council discussion
followed.
Mayor Kidd opened the public hearing at 8:44 p.m.
Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6th St. #102, asked the Council to continue funding for Health and Human Services. He also
stated he was against the smart meter project and increasing rates or taxes.
Mayor Kidd continued the public hearing at 8:47p.m.,to November 5,2013.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I. Municipal Code Amendment—MCA 13-02- Flood Plain Ordinance
Community and Economic Development Director West presented the proposed Flood Plan Ordinance amendment
and stated the changes allowed the City to meet Federal requirements. He informed Council the amendments were
unanimously approved by the Planning Commission, who conducted a public hearing on the issue.
Mayor Kidd conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3486
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending and adding a section to Chapter 15.12 of the
Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to flood damage prevention.
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Collins to:
Adopt the ordinance as ready by title.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Municipal Code Amendment—Title 2.04—Public Hearing Time
Clerk Hurd presented the proposed ordinance amendment regarding setting the time for public hearings for City
Council meetings. She stated Council previously changed the public hearing time from 7:00 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. in the
City Council Rules of Procedure,and this amendment made the same change in the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Mayor Kidd conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3487
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Case to:
Adopt the ordinance as ready by title.
• Motion carried 7-0.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—OCTOBER 15, 2013
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Army Corps of Engineers—Remedial Investigation of former Port Angeles Combat Range •
This agenda item was cancelled due to the presenter being unable to attend the meeting. The presentation was
instead printed and provided to the City Council and placed in the Council Packet.
2. Industrial Transmission Demand Response Market Demonstration Project Operating Agreement
Deputy Director of Power and Telecommunications Lusk provided a brief presentation regarding the proposed
agreement,explaining the City is a pass-thru agency for the funds associated with the agreement. Council discussion
followed.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Market Demonstration Project Operating Agreement with
Nippon Paper Industries, USA and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. West Monroe Partners-Consultant Contract
Manager McKeen provided a brief overview of the history of the Automated Meter Infrastructure project. He
explained some of the current issues the City is having with the contractor on the project and the City plans to find a
way to move forward by hiring West Monroe Partners to assist in the review of the project issues and develop a path
forward for the City.
Chief Financial Officer Olson also provided an explanation for the need to hire this consultant due to their vast
experience with similar projects and our current financial software.
Public Works and Utilities Director Fulton stated the issue had been discussed at the Utility Advisory Committee
meeting and explained the City wanted to move forward with finding a way to ensure the original four goals are met,
including the reduction of utility costs and rates, providing a way for customers to have new tools to save
themselves money, improve meter accuracy,and finally to provide a way for the City to prepare for tiered rate
methodology. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Di Cuilio and seconded by Downie to:
As recommended by the Utility Advisory Committee,approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Advanced
Metering Infrastructure System Project Evaluation Professional Services Agreement with West Monroe Partners
based on the attached Scope of Work(SOW) in an amount not to exceed$82,500+up to$4,000 for reimbursable
expenses for a total contract amount not to exceed $86,500;and to make minor modifications to the agreement as
necessary. Motion carried 6-1,with Councilmember Bruch voting in opposition.
5. Board of Ethics
Manager McKeen thanked all the candidates for being willing to serve and stated all the candidates seem well suited
for appointment.
It was moved by Di Cuilio and seconded by Bruch to:
Appoint Grant Meiner, Diana Tschimperle, William Yucha, Ken Williams, Danetta Rutten, Frank Prince Jr., Roy
Gotham and Edward Zoble to fill the pool on the Board of Ethics.
Motion carried 7-0.
6. Harbor Cleanup Process—Work Order No. 2
Community and Economic Development Director West provided a brief history on the Harbor Cleanup process,
stating the City joined with other potential liable parties to form a PLP group to share costs and combine resources.
He explained the draft feasibility study is the next step in the process and the City's cost share is$138,875. He also
informed Council the City had been working with past insurers and had recently received some payments from those
insurance companies. Council discussion followed.
Councilmember Bruch recused herself due to her employment with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—OCTOBER 15, 2013
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Case to:
• Authorize the City Manager to sign Work Order No.2 on behalf of the City and to approve minor modifications to
the Work Order as needed.
Motion carried 6-0,with Councilmember Bruch abstaining from the vote.
FINANCE:
1. Water Division Boom Truck Equipment Purchase
Public Works and Utilities Director Fulton stated the equipment purchase was due to the current equipment being
past its usable life, and that staff was able to find a used vehicle to replace the current one. Council discussion
followed.
It was moved by Nelson and seconded by Bruch to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for purchase of a used 33,000 GVW truck with a crane
boom for the Water Division with 1-80 Equipment Company in the amount of$103,265.00 and to make minor
modifications to the contract, if necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Downie spoke regarding the recent cruise ship visits and his attendance at recent Sister City events
for the delegation from Mutsu City.
Deputy Mayor Collins spoke regarding the events he covered in Mayor Kidd's absence, and commended her for the
many hours she puts in as Mayor. He also discussed his attendance at the Mutsu City delegation events, at the AWC
Regional Conference in Port Townsend,and the State Senate Transportation Committee meeting in Tacoma.
Councilmember Bruch thanked staff for their hard work and for the 2013 Work Plan updates. She also mentioned
the Solid Waste Advisory Committee needs an alternate. No other reports were given.
INFORMATION:
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and reminded Council of the upcoming Budget
Work Session on Tuesday, October 22, 2013.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kidd adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m.
Cherie Kidd, Mayor Jan a Hurd,City Clerk
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