HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Summary 08/05/2014
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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321 East 5 Street
August 5, 2014
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m.
The Mayor may determine the order of business for a particular City Council meeting. The agenda should be arranged to best serve
the needs and/or convenience of the Council and the public. Mayor to determine time of break. The items of business for regular
Council meetings may include the following:
A. CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M. –
Executive Session under authority of RCW
42.30.110(1)(i), to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
B. ROLL CALL – All present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Mayor Di Guilio
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Port Angeles Police Department Awards / Presented
C. PUBLIC COMMENT -
Michael Dean, Kingston, representing the Carpenters Union, spoke in favor of the
Apprenticeship Utilization Program and congratulated the City Council for passing such an ordinance. Jody Moss, 73 Bridge Lane,
spoke on behalf of the Homelessness Task Force and introduced the Mayor’s challenge from Housing and Urban Development. She
stated the challenge is being issued to the County Commissioners and the Mayor’s of our County’s cities, and the goal is to commit
leadership to ending homelessness for veterans over the next two years. Chuck Moe, Belfair, spoke on behalf of the Laborer’s Union
and in favor of the Apprenticeship Utilization Program. Dr. Locke, Clallam County Health Officer, spoke regarding fluoridation of the
City’s water. He provided a brief summary of why numerous groups support fluoridation and the natural occurrence of fluoride in
water. He stated additional experts would be coming to upcoming City Council meetings to discuss why we fluoridate water. In
addition, he stated he would provide a progress report regarding the oral health crisis in Port Angeles and changes since the City began
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fluoridating. Peter Ripley, 116 E. 6 St., spoke in opposition to fluoridation and asked Dr. Tom Locke to bring back status reports to a
future Council meeting regarding water fluoridation and its success. Francisco Laramo, spoke in favor of the Apprenticeship
Utilization Program.
D. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS –
None.
E. CONSENT AGENDA / Approved 6-0.
1. Expenditure Approval List:7/5/2014 to 7/25/2014 for $3,313,200.58................................................................................ E-1
2. Personnel Policy Amendment Resolution / Approve amending the City’s Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual in
accordance with the new policy ..................................................................................................................................... E-37
3. Tumwater Slide Repair, Project TR06-2009, Final Acceptance / Accept and authorize release of the retainage upon receipt of
required clearances ....................................................................................................................................................... E-41
Mayor to determine time of break / Hearing devices available for those needing assistance.
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F. QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS – REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS
(6:30 P.M. or soon thereafter)
......................................................................................................................................... None
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS – OTHER (6:30 P.M. or soon thereafter)
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1. Electric Utility 2014 Resource Plan Resolution / Opened Public Hearing/ Conducted First Reading/ Continued to August 19
H. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS
........................................................................ None
I. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS
...................................................................... None
J. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Affordability Index / Presented ........................................................................................................................................ J-1
K. FINANCE
1. FEMA Port Security Grant / Approved 6-0 ..................................................................................................................... K-1
2. GIS City Works Server & Software Upgrade / Approved 6-0 ........................................................................................... K-3
3. Vern Burton Roof Replacement, Project PK06-05 / Approved 6-0 ................................................................................... K-4
L. COUNCIL REPORTS
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Councilmember Collins spoke regarding the Economic Development Council and an upcoming
meeting regarding their strategic plan. He also discussed his attendance at the Peninsula Self-Help Housing ground breaking
ceremony. Councilmember Kidd stated she was pleased with the new energy and vision from the Economic Development Council.
She also encouraged Council to attend Port Angeles Downtown Association Board meetings as the Council representative to PADA.
Deputy Mayor Downie discussed the recent visit and interview with American Institute of Architects regarding the changes made to
our community since their first visit in 2009. He also discussed the progress made by the Civic Field Steering Committee.
Councilmember Whetham also discussed the progress of the Civic Field Steering Committee. Councilmember Gase stated he was the
Council representative for the Chamber of Commerce Board and discussed the PA United group desire to come to Council and
conduct a 30 minute presentation regarding their ideas and plans. Mayor Di Guilio encouraged Council to go see the progress and the
Landfill. He also spoke regarding the numerous questions he has received over the past couple years about possible cameras in
intersections. He stated he was informed these are not cameras but traffic counters.
M. INFORMATION
City Manager Reports:
1. Public Works & Utilities Construction Status Report ...................................................................................................... M-1
2. Public Works & Utilities Grants and Loans Status Report ............................................................................................... M-2
3. Public Works & Utilities Quarterly Consultant Report .................................................................................................... M-4
4. Port Angeles Fire Department Grants / Thermal Imaging Cameras / Information Only................................................... M-20
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports in the packet. He stated the City had chosen Jennifer Veneklasen as the new City Clerk
and she will be starting on September 2, 2014. He stated Clerk Hurd’s last Council meeting would be August 19, 2014.
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None
O.ADJOURNMENT – 8:49 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings are set by the City Council in order to meet legal requirements. In addition, the City Council may set a public
Mayor to determine time of break / Hearing devices available for those needing assistance.
hearing in order to receive public input prior to making decisions, which impact the citizens. Certain matters may be
controversial, and the City Council may choose to seek public opinion through the public hearing process.
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Mayor to determine time of break / Hearing devices available for those needing assistance.
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