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W A S 1..1 1 N G T 0 N, U. 5, A. September16, 2014
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. —No Executive Session held.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
B. ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Constitution Week Proclamation/Presented
C. PUBLIC COMMENT—
Melrina Worman spoke in opposition to the 8.71% utilities rate increase. She said increase in rates will lead to more businesses that
won't be able to hire, more unemployment, more people unable to pay bills. Todd Holm, 1203 Craig Avenue, said he has lived here
since 1960 and that he has never seen Port Angeles look more rundown. He proposed adjusting water rates in the summer to allow for
people to water and green their lawns. Ron Erickson, 934 South Lauridsen Boulevard, spoke about smoking in apartments that are
advertised as non-smoking. Mr. Erickson said he wants smoking in public subsidized housing to be illegal. Steve Zenovic, 767 Black
Diamond Road, spoke about renaming of Lincoln Park Field 41 as Jim Lunt Memorial Field. Mr. Zenovic spoke about Mr. Lunt's
many far-reaching contributions to the Port Angeles community. Dr. Thomas Locke, 267 Pike Place, Clallam County Health Officer,
gave testimony about the oral health crisis in the community. He said there are high rates of cavities and low access to care. He
supports community water fluoridation and its cost effective health benefits. He thanked Council for continuing to fluoridate water.
It was moved by Councilmember Whetham and seconded by Councilmember Bruch to move item I, the renaming of Lincoln Park
Field 41,up on the agenda to fall after Public Comment.Motion carried 6-0.
D. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS ...........................................None
E. CONSENT AGENDA l Approved 6-0
1. City Council Minutes: September 2, 2014........................................................................................................................E-1
2. Expenditure Approval List: from 8/23/2014 to 9/5/2014 for$4,292,403.09......................................................................E-4
3. PenCom Dispatch/Computer Records Service Agreement with Quileute Tribe/Lapush Fire Department/Approve and
authorize the Mayor to sign the service agreement between PenCom and the Quileute Tribe in respect to dispatch and
computer records services. ...........................................................................................................................................E-27
4. Port Angeles High School Homecoming Fireworks/Approve........................................................................................E-31
5. South Point/Lofall Ferry Property l Authorize Mayor to sign a letter of support to retain State ferry landing property....E-32
Mayor to determine time of break/Hearing devices available for those needing assistance.
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G. PUBLIC HEARINGS —OTHER (6:30 P.M. or soon thereafter)
1. Electric,Water,and Wastewater Rates/Conduct 2nd Reading/Close Public Hearing/Adopt Ordinance ...................... G-1
Director Fulton reviewed key points of rate adjustments for 2015,noting that the ordinance only applies to 2015 and that average rate
increases are the same as previously outlined in the cost of service analysis. He outlined minor changes made by staff in the last two
weeks. Eight citizens spoke during the public hearing in opposition to rate increases.
Deputy Mayor Downie closed the public hearing. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Bruch to adopt ordinance.
Council discussion followed.
Motion failed 4-2,with Coucilmembers Collins and Downie in favor.
Council requested a work session to further look at Electric,Water and Wastewater Rates. Manager McKeen scheduled a work session
for September 23.Budget work session moved to October 28.
F. QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS —REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS
(6:30 P.M.or soon thereafter).........................................................................................................................................None
H. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance to repeal PAMC 13.65.035,Harbor Study Surcharge/Waive second reading and adopt ordinance#3512
Approved 5-0 with Councilinember Bruch abstaining...........................................................................................................H-1
I. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS,
1. Renaming Lincoln Park Field 41 /Resolution 4 19-14/Approved 6-0............................................................................................................................I-1
J. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Jail Contract Amendment/Approved 6-0 .......................................................................................................................J-1
K. FINANCE
1. Ediz Hook Erosion Repair,Project TR05-09/Approved 6-0 ...........................................................................................K-1
2. City Hall South Parking Lot Repair/Approved 6-0.........................................................................................................K-4
L. COUNCIL REPORTS—
Councilmember Gase said he and Deputy Mayor Downie attended Esquimalt's Ribfest representing the City. Deputy Mayor Downie
served as a judge in the rib tasting contest. He said it was a great experience and he commended leadership in Victoria, B.C. for
promoting regional tourism events.He expects many citizens and leaders from Victoria to attend the Crab Festival in October. He also
noted that the Civic Field Steering Committee and others are still looking for funding to upgrade the field. Councilmember Bruch
attended a shingle recycling meeting as part of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. She said that the County and the Solid Waste
Advisory Committee are looking into ways to recycle shingles by putting it in asphalt.No other reports were given.
M. INFORMATION
City Manager Reports:
1. August Building Report..................................................................................................................................................M-1
2. Facade Program Update.................................................................................................................................................M-2
Mayor to determine time of break/Hearing devices available for those needing assistance.
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N. EXECUTIVE SESSION—none.
O. ADJOURNMENT—9:17 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
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.
Mayor to determine time of break/Hearing devices available for those needing assistance.
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