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Port Angeles,Washington
November 18,2014
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,Gase,Kidd and Whetham.
Members Absent: Councilmember Collins.
Staff Present: Acting City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,B. Olson, C. Fulton, T. Gallagher,K.
Dubuc, S.Wright and C. Delikat
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
CEREMONIAL MATTERS,PROCLAMATIONS&EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Cal Ripken World Series Team Proclamation
Parks&Recreation Director Corey Delikat congratulated the Port Angeles 12U Cal Ripken Tournament Team for
their journey to the Cal Ripken World Series in Alachua,Florida.Mayor Di Guilio read and presented each player
and coach with a City proclamation recognizing their accomplishment.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Cynthia Warne, Port Angeles Farmers Market Manager, thanked Council for coming to the market every month to
talk to market goers. She said the market appreciates the City's flexibility with rent, and that this year they have
fundraised $15,000. Devon Beck, P.O. Box 1294 Sequim, President of the Port Angeles Farmers Market, pointed
out that the market has raised$5,000 more in funds than last year.
Leslie Robertson, 124 West Misty Lane, spoke on behalf of a grassroots group, Revitalize Port Angeles, which is
concerned about challenges faced by downtown businesses, primarily around safety. Ms. Robertson asked Council
to increase the police presence in the downtown area.
Tom Locke, 267 Pike Place Sequim, Clallam County Health Officer, spoke in favor of water fluoridation. He said
that scientifically all fluoride is the same and that fluoride ions in water helps to rebuild enamel and protect teeth.
Kevin Tracy, 1716 East 4`h Street Port Angeles,spoke in opposition to the current Port Angeles Mainstreet Program.
He said the program is designed to create a healthy and prosperous downtown, but that business owners are
fragmented. Mr. Tracy told Council that the Mainstreet program is not working and he questioned why the City is
giving PADA money and asked what the return on investment has been.
Kandace Pierce, President of Board of Directors of the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society, thanked Council and
Chief Gallagher for their support and patience. She updated Council on the groundbreaking of the organization's
new facility which they'll move into in the summer of 2015.
Damaris Rodriguez, 103 Little Loop, spoke as part of the Revitalize Port Angeles group. She thanked the Council,
Chief Gallagher and Nathan West for attending the group's meetings, and she invited Council members to future
meetings.
Gary Gleaseon, 2211 East 7th Avenue, spoke in favor of economic development groups promoting the Olympic
Discovery Trail with bicycle maps and other marketing.
Harvey Kailin spoke against fluoridation,saying that not all fluoride is created equal.
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—November 18, 2014
PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER:
1. Blue Mountain Solid Waste Drop Box Facility Surcharge Rate Ordinance Amendment
Craig Fulton,Director of Public Works and Utilities,asked Council to approve the ordinance based on a
recommendation from the Joint Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. There being no public comment,Mayor Di Guilio closed
the public hearing. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3519
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,relating to garbage collection rates,making changes to
Title 13,Chapter 13.57 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Whetham to:
Adopt ordinance on the proposed Blue Mountain Drop Box Facility Surcharge Rate ordinance amendment.
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Proposed Revenue Sources,including property tax levy, for 2015
Chief Financial Officer Byron Olson and Budget Officer Sherry Wright made brief comments on revenue
sources and the property tax levy for 2015.
Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.There being no public comment,Mayor Di Guilio closed
the public hearing. Mayor Di Guilio read the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO.21-14
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,authorizing an increase in the
regular property tax levy of I%or$42,866.31,over the actual levy for 2014
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Kidd to:
Approve the resolution as read.
Motion carried 6-0.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3520
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, levying ad valorem property taxes for the fiscal year
2015,and directing the City Clerk to certify said amount to the Board of Clallam County Commissioners.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Gase to:
Approve the ordinance as read.
Motion carried 6-0.
3. Industrial Transmission Electric Rate Ordinance Amendment
Director Fulton briefed Council on suggested increases to the Industrial Transmission customer's basic charge,
based on a comprehensive cost-of-service evaluation. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m.There being no public comment,Mayor Di Guilio closed
the public hearing.Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3521
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, amending Title 13,Chapter 13.12 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code relating to the Industrial Transmission electric rate classification.
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It was moved by Gase and seconded by Bruch to:
Adopt the ordinance on the proposed Industrial Transmission electric rate ordinance amendments.
Motion carried 5-1 with Councilmember Kidd opposed.
4. 2015 Budget
CFO Olson gave a brief overview of the 2015 budget and spoke about current economic realities within the City and
State.Budget Officer Wright conducted a Power Point presentation on the City Manager's Recommended Budget
for 2015.Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.
Jody Moss,73 Bridge Lane Port Angeles,thanked Council for keeping human service funds at the same level as last
year. She spoke about work being done around substance abuse,early learning and other investments in human
services.Ms. Moss said she fears cuts in human services funding would lead to more problems on the streets.
Janea Lyster, 105 East First Street Port Angeles,said she supports comments about Mainstreet Program being
broken.
Mayor continued the public hearing to December 2,2014.Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the
ordinance by title,entitled,
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,adopting the 2015 budget for the fiscal year ending
December 31,2015.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes: October 21, 2014 and November 4, 2014
2. Expenditure Approval List:From 10125114 to 1117114 in the amount of$2,690,982.09
3. Rayonier Outfall Diffuser Repair/Modification,Project US06-01 /Final Acceptance
4. Fire Department Radio Project
5. Morse Creek Appraisal Contract/Award
Motion carried 6-0.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2014 Budget Amendment#3
CFO Olson informed Council that the 2014 Budget is being amended for the third and final time to adjust a variety
of funds to reflect changes in revenues and expenditures that have occurred during the last half of 2014. Budget
Officer Wright highlighted any major changes and accounting adjustments to budget.
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.
Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing to December 2"d Council meeting.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDA
Councihmember Whetham asked that Civic Field Lighting be added to the agenda. Council discussion followed.
Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to research the lighting at Civic Field and add the topic to a future work
session or special meeting.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Port Angeles Downtown Association Third Quarter Report
Port Angeles Downtown Association Executive Director Barb Frederick conducted a Power Point presentation on
the organization's third quarter performance. Council questions and discussion followed.
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Acting City Manager Nathan West outlined Council options as it relates to releasing funds to PADA:
1. Determine that the third quarter report satisfies all requirements of the funding agreement as set by Council,
and direct staff to release all funds.
2. Determine that the third quarter report does not satisfy the requirements of the funding agreement,but
direct that staff should release certain funding,such as for the holiday lights,when provided with receipts
for expenditures.
3. Determine that the third quarter report does not satisfy requirements of the funding agreement and direct
staff to continue withholding funds.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Bruch to:
Support option two(as outlined).
Motion carried 5-1 with Councilmember Whetham opposed.
FINANCE:
1. Olympic Peninsula Humane Society Services Agreement 2015-2017
Police Chief Gallagher gave an overview of the proposed agreement with the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society
(OPHS)for certain animal control services. He said OPHS has accepted the total compensation counteroffer put
forth by City staff in the amount of$53,325.00 for the period January 1,2015 through December 31,2015; and
$65,000.00 annually for the years 2016 and 2017. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Downie to:
Authorize the Mayor to sign the 2014 through 2017 services Agreement with Olympic Peninsula Humane Society.
Motion carried 5-1 with Councilmember Bruch opposed.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Gase recently attended: the Veteran's Day Celebration at the Coast Guard Base; two Chamber of
Conmierce meetings; the Navy's presentation at Council Chambers; and a lecture at Olympic Medical Center on
community concerns such as Ebola,vaccine controversies,and fluoride.
Councilmember Whetham said he was glad that council came to consensus on Civic Field discussions. He has
concerns about the CSO Phase 2 bid process and he encouraged Council to review the bid documents.
Deputy Mayor Downie participated in the Veteran's Day program. He reported that one of the large cruise ships had
indicated it will be back in Port Angeles again next year.
Councilmember Kidd was on vacation in Hawaii and said she saw a great decrease in panhandling in commercial
areas,noting that their City Council had adopted a no Sit-Lie Law.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION:
CFO Olson gave a report on a Sewer Fund Coalition Request to the City of Port Angeles from Shelton,WA. Council
discussion followed. Council agreed by consensus that the City should stay focused on funding for the Landfill Bluff
project rather than request funds from the Legislature for other large projects.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Dan i Guilio,Mayor J nnifer eneklasen,City Clerk
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