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Port Angeles, Washington
July 15, 2014
CALL 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 Bruch, Collins, Gase, Kidd and
Whetham.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Hurd,C. Fulton,N. West and A. Gates.
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, and under
authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(d), to review negotiations on the performance of publicly bid contracts; and a
Closed Session under RCW 42.30.140(4)(b), for the purpose of planning, or adopting, the strategy or position to be
taken by the City during the course of collective bargaining, for approximately 45 minutes. The Executive/Closed
Session convened at 5:04 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 5:55 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:55 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 Bruch, Collins, Gase, Kidd and
Whetham.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor, Clerk Hurd,T. Agesson, C. Delikat,K. Dubuc, C. Fulton, T.
Gallagher,N. West,A. Gates, S. Wright,M. Abed, S. Johns,T. McCabe and H. Freilich.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jan Butler, 1310 S. I St., spoke regarding the excessive use of legal and illegal fireworks and her concerns over
chemicals being released,injuries to people and property,and excessive noise levels.
Randy Yaple, 1304 E. 2"d St., spoke on behalf of his mother Mary Watson, a property owner here in Port Angeles
with an abandoned vehicle in front of her house. He stated he tried to work with the Police Department to get them
to remove the vehicle and was unsuccessful.
Larry Michelik spoke regarding issues with our southern borders and his concerns over our local Border Patrol
`� facility becoming a processing center-and endangering our community as a result.
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Eloise Kailin spoke on behalf of Hardwired for Safety, stating the group provided a list of concerns and questions to
Clallam County PUD #1 regarding their meter policies. She informed Council PUD #1 had agreed to provide
answers to their questions within a couple months and that the group would provide this information to the Council
as well.
Peter Ripley, 114. E. 6°i St., expressed his concerns over the City Hall front automatic door opener needing repairs.
He also spoke in favor of private interest and ownership in the Morse Creek Hydroelectric plant.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City
Manager or Couneilmennber
Councilmember Kidd stated she was concerned about fireworks set off in the City limits as well and Councilmember
Bruch agreed with her stating the discussion would be good for another Council meeting. Councilmember Collins
stated he believed they should be banned.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Bruch to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes:June 10 and 24, and Jule 1, 2014
2. Expenditure Approval List.-612112014 to 7/4/2014 for$3,443,947.91
Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Budget Amendment#2
Senior Accountant Wright introduced the second reading of the proposed second amendment to the 2014 Budget,
stating no changes had been made since the first reading. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3510
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending the 2014 budget and funds.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Downie to:
Adopt the ordinance as read by title.
Motion carried 7-0.
FINANCE:
I. Equipment Purchase: Solid Waste Collection Truck
Public Works and Utilities Director Fulton presented the equipment purchase proposal for a Solid Waste collection
truck,and explained the bid came in approximately$4,000 over budget,but that the City had funds to cover the
difference. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Kidd to:
Approve the acquisition of one refuse truck from Western Peterbilt,through the Tacoma contract ES 14-0170F,and
authorize the City Manager to sign the purchase contract for a total price not to exceed$314,703.88 and to make
minor modifications to the contract,if necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER:
1. Capital Facilities Plan
Senior Accountant Agesson introduced the second reading of the Capital Facilities Plan Resolution and explained
the changes to the plan since the first reading. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. There being no public comment Mayor Di Guilio closed
the public hearing and read the resolution by title,entitled,
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RESOLUTION NO. 13-14
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,adopting the Capital Facilities Plan
and for 2015-2020.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Gase to:
Pass the resolution as read by title.
Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. Street Trees Ordinance
Community and Economic Development Director West introduced Associate Planner Johns who conducted a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed Street Trees Ordinance. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guillio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3511
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington adding a new Chapter 11.13 to Title 11 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code establishing a system for management of trees in the City of Port Angeles public rights-of-
way.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Collins to:
Adopt the ordinance as read by title. Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 6-1,with Whetham voting in opposition.
3. Council Tenn Limits
Manager McKeen introduced the agenda topic and turned it over to Council for discussion letting them know they
could discuss the item or conduct a first reading of the attached ordinance and continue it to the next regularly
scheduled City Council meeting. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Whetham to:
Not bring the ordinance forward for a first reading. Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 4-3,with Kidd,Bruch and Collins voting in opposition.
RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Clallam County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Resolution
Director Fulton introduced Meggen Uecker,the Clallam County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
Update Coordinator,who conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed update to the Plan. Council
discussion followed.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-14
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,adopting the Clallam County
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan update.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Collins to:
Pass the resolution as read by title.
Motion carried 4-3,with Bruch,Gase and Whetham voting in opposition.
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2. Resolution to Amend Transportation Improvement Program(TIP)
Senior Accountant Agesson provided a brief description regarding the need to amend the 2015-2020 Transportation
Improvement Program based on the Peabody Creek Culvert Rehabilitation project. Director Fulton described the
project and related issues. Council discussion followed.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-14
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,adopting the Transportation
Improvement Program for 2015-2020,as amended.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to:
Pass the resolution as read by title.
Motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Chamber Report
Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Russ Veenema provided a semi-annual update as required by
contract. He also recognized numerous board members in attendance. Council discussion followed.
2. Criminal Justice Costs
Manager McKeen introduced the agenda item as an update to the recent City Council worksession regarding
increasing Criminal Justice Costs. He provided a brief history regarding the issue and then discussed the recent
positive developments that have taken place since the Council worksession. He also congratulated the City Attorney
and his staff for all their hard work on this issue. He recognized District Court Judge Porter and Clallam County
Sheriff Benedict for their willingness to collaborate on the issue.
Attorney Bloor described staff's plan to consider changing charging and sentencing guidelines and modify court
calendars presented at the worksession. I-Ie stated Judge Porter recently modified his court calendar and changed the
way he calculates the standard charge for usually property crime sentencing. He suggested postponing discussion
and decisions on charging and sentencing guidelines until staff can see how the recent changes develop. He also
described Sherriff Benedict's suggested cap on jail costs for 2014 at the current budget level, and proposed changes
to the jail contract for 2015 and future years which would include a flat rate for jail costs. He stated staff intended to
report back to Council at the August 19`1'City Council meeting. Council discussion followed.
3. AFSCME Contract Amendment
Director Fulton and Human Resources Manager Gates presented the proposed amendments to the AFSCME contract
pay classification for Water Department Operators based upon increased certification requirements.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Downie to:
Approve the changes made to Attachment A of the AFSCME union contract.
Motion carried 7-0.
FINANCE:
2. Eclipse Feeder Upgrade
Director Fulton introduced the proposed upgrade to the Eclipse Feeder which provides electricity to the Eclipse
Industrial Park,the Fairmount Residential area and customer along Highway 101. He explained the upgrade would
provide increased reliability,redundancy and capacity for these areas. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by DovNmie and seconded by Gase to:
Authorize transfer of$40,000 within the 2014 funding account(451-7188-594.65-10)from project CL01-2013
(Substation Fencing)to project CLO1-2006(Eclipse Feeder Upgrade); and award and authorize the City Manager to
sign a contract with Cannon Construction of Milton,WA,in the amount of$235,895.74,including tax, for the
Eclipse Feeder Upgrade,and to make minor modifications if necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
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3. Landfill Cell Stabilization Change Order No. 2,Retail Taxes
Director Fulton explained the need for the change order stating certain portions of the project are subject to sales tax,
when they were originally thought to not be subject to this tax. He explained tax professionals were consulted and
agreed the amendment needed to be made to the contract. He stated the additional funds will come from the
project's contingency fund. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Bruch to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign change order#2 to the Landfill Cell Stabilization project with
Magnus Pacific Corporation in the amount of$210,400.49,increasing the total contract amount to$13,297,026.11.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 6-1,with Whetham voting in opposition.
4. Award Tree Trimming Contract
Director Fulton presented the annual Tree Trimming Contract for tree trimming around power lines. Council
discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Collins to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Elliott's Tree Care,LLC for 2014 Tree Trimming,
Project#LO-14-018, at the rate of$207.00 per hour,in an amount not to exceed$100,000.00,and to make minor
modifications to the agreement,if necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
5. Equipment Purchase: Hook Truck-Wastewater
Director Fulton presented the equipment purchase for a new Container Hook Truck for the Wastewater Treatment
Plant. He provided a brief description of how the truck is used at the Plant as well as some other City facilities.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Gase to:
Approve the purchase of one container hook truck from Wester Peterbilt,through the Tacoma contract ES 14-
0170F,and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract for a total price not to exceed$228,256.83,and to make
minor modifications to the contract,if necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Whetham spoke regarding the intensity of the fireworks in his neighborhood during the 4°i of July
this year and expressed his interest in further exploring the reduction or elimination of fireworks in the City limits.
Deputy Mayor Downie spoke regarding the recent meeting of the Civic Field Funding Task Force and their
upcoming meeting this week. He stated they are aggressively looking at possible funding partners. He also spoke
regarding the Cascade Bike Club from Seattle coming to Port Angeles in August as part of their "Ride Around
Washington"tour.
Councilmember Kidd spoke regarding her attendance as a representative of the City at the unveiling of the Tse-
Whit-Sen artifacts at the Klallam Heritage Center. She also expressed her concerns over fireworks in the City,
stating this year was especially bad in her neighborhood. She also agreed the issue needed to be addressed.
Councilmember Collins stated his preference to ban fireworks in the City limits.
Councilmember Gase spoke regarding his tour of the Corp Yard with Councilmember Bruch.
Mayor Di Guilio spoke regarding his attendance with Councilmember Kidd at the recent Saturday Farmers' market,
and his tour of the Port of Port Angeles facilities. He also agreed with the other Councilmembers concerns with
fireworks and that it needed to be addressed.
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Manager McKeen stated staff would bring back the fireworks issue to a later City Council meeting. No other reports
were given.
INFORMATION:
City Manager Reports:
1. Public Works&Utilities Quarterly Report
2. Well City Award
3. June Building Permit Report
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports in the packet and congratulated Human Resources Manager Gates on
the Well City Award which provides a 2%discount on medical premiums for the City.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
r
an Di Guilio,Mayor Jan t�Hurd,City Clerk
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