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Port Angeles, Washington
March 4, 2014
CAI..,L TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio,Deputy Mayor Downie,Councilmembers Collins,Gase,Kidd and Whetham.
Members Absent: Councilmember Bruch.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd,C.Fulton,B. Olson and N.West.
PUBLIC RECORDS TRAINING:
Clerk Hurd conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding public records management and disclosure. Council
discussion followed.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:48 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio,Deputy Mayor Downie,Councilmembers Collins,Gase,Kidd and Whetham.
Members Absent: Councilmember Bruch.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Hurd,C. Delikat,C.Fulton, T. Gallagher,B. Olson,N.
West,M. Abed and J. Harper.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Collins to:
Excuse Councilmember Bruch from the March 4,2014,City Council meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Cliff Fors,PO Box 2963, spoke in opposition to the apprenticeship program ordinance.
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Virginia Leinart, 3002 S. Peabody, spoke regarding the City's recent communication with her stating she must
remove the barrier to her analog meter or her power would be turned off.
Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6"' St., spoke regarding Disability Awareness Month, the Homeless Connect event on March 7'
2014, and expressed his disappointment with the City and their request for Virginia Leinart to remove the barrier to
her analog meter.
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—March 4, 2014
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Downie to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes:February 18, 2014
2. Expenditure Approval List: 0210812014 to 02/21/2014 for$1,611,736..91
3. Downtown Street Lighting, Project CL06-2012/Final Acceptance
4. Parks and Recreation Beautification Commission/Appointments
5. BPA Energy Conservation Agreement Amendment No. I/Approve
6. Backup System Remote Redundant Equipment - Project IT05-2013 /Authorize purchase through State
Contract with Nordisk Systems in an amount of`$94182, including tax
7. 8"'&Francis Sewer Trestle Repair and Retrofit, Project WTV05-06/Final Acceptance
Motion carried 6-0.
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS—NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Green Crow Rezone
Mayor Di Guilio inquired if any Councilmember had any changes to their answers to the questions in the
Appearance of Fairness Doctrine from the February 18, 2014, City Council meeting and first reading of the
ordinance.All present Councilmembers stated no.
Community and Economic Development Director West provided a brief history on the rezone and requested a
second reading of the attached ordinance. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE No. 3498
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, rezoning approximately 1.56 acres from RS-9
Residential Single Family to RMD Residential Medium Density.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Whetham to:
Adopt the Ordinance as read by title,citing 14 findings and 6 conclusions listed in Exhibit A to this ordinance.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 5-1,with Gase voting in opposition
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Budget Amendment# I
Chief Financial Officer Olson introduced the first proposed budget amendment for the 2014 Budget. He provided a
brief description of the items proposed in the amendment. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending the 2014 budget and funds.
2. Electrical Plan Review
Public Works and Utilities Director Fulton introduced the proposed ordinance regarding electrical permits. He
explained the proposed ordinance amendment establishes rules and procedures for fee recovery and electrical plan
review processing, to ensure the review of electrical plans are conducted as required by State law. Council
discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington making changes to Chapter 3.70 and Chapter 14.05 of
the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to electrical permits.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—March 4, 2014
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Port Angeles Downtown Association Memorandum of Understanding
Director West introduced the Port Angeles Downtown Association Memorandum of Understanding, explaining the
MOU tied the City's contribution to the Port Angeles Mainstreet Program to specific Port Angeles Downtown
Association accomplishments. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Downie to:
Increase reporting times to quarterly reporting.
Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Kidd to:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding as amended and make minor modifications
as necessary.
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Neeser Construction-Memorandum of Agreement
Councilmember Gase recused himself from the agenda item due to his financial interest in the project as part of his
real estate business.
Director West introduced the proposed Memorandum of Agreement with Neeser Construction Inc., regarding the
development of a multi-agency campus focused on marine-based research, education, and conference center. He
explained the MOA is a starting point for negotiations and discussions with Neeser Construction, Inc. Council
discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Collins to:
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement authorizing the City Manager to make minor modifications as necessary.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 5-0,with Gase abstaining from the vote.
FINANCE:
1. WTIP- Studio Cascade Amendment#5
Director West introduced the proposed amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Studio Cascade for
the design of the Waterfront Transportation Improvement Plan, explaining the amendment expanded the scope of
design efforts to account for the design of the Esplanade change orders and the new design requirement for West
End Park. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Di Guilio to:
Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment 5 of the agreement for professional services with Studio Cascade,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $46,030 to develop Esplanade change order design work, trail widening, and
mitigation planting; and consider increasing the amendment amount by an additional $12,300 for trail marker re-
design and sponsorship recognition design. Council discussion followed.
Councilmember Collins called for the question
Motion failed 3-3,with Kidd,Whetham and Gase voting in opposition.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Whetham to:
Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment 5 of the agreement for professional services with Studio Cascade,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $46,030 to develop Esplanade change order design work, trail widening, and
mitigation planting;.Downie moved for part 1 only. Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 5-1,with Collins voting in opposition.Council discussion followed.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—March 4, 2014
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Gase spoke regarding his attendance at the Feiro Marine Life Center fundraiser and the City's
Home Show booth.
Councilmember Whetham spoke regarding his attendance at the Saturday Farmers' Market Council table and invited
the public to ask him any questions about the Apprenticeship Program Ordinance.
Deputy Mayor Downie spoke regarding his continued work with the City of Victoria regarding tourism.
Councilmember Kidd spoke regarding the recent funding assistance in the State budget for the Landfill Bluff
Stabilization project and the possible increase from 2.5 million to 5 million. She thanked Senator Hargrove for his
assistance in securing this potential funding.
Councilmember Collins spoke regarding his attendance at the Saturday Farmers' Market Council table and
discussed the potential Mutsu City visit in 2015,and the option of a group Sister City visit with the City of Victoria.
Mayor Di Guilio spoke regarding his attendance at the Ennis Creek Bridge dedication ceremony and his recent field
trip to the City of Bremerton to discuss the success of their convention center.
INFORMATION:
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports in the packet, highlighting the Community and Economic
Development Department Annual Report. Council discussion followed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Bloor,Mayor Di Guilio announced the need for an Executive Session,under the
authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)for the purpose of discussing potential litigation with legal counsel,for
approximately 20 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 7:59 p.m.The Council returned to open session at
8:17 p.m.No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Dan Di Guilin,Mayor Jan ss Hurd,City Clerk
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