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Port Angeles, Washington
December 2, 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 Collins,Gase,Kidd and Whetham.
Members Absent: Councilmember Bruch.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Veneklasen, B. Olson, C. Fulton, N. West, T.
Gallagher,K. Dubuc,C.Delikat, S.Wright and A. Gates.
It was moved by Councilmember Collins and seconded by Councilmember Gase to:
Excuse Councilmember Bruch from the meeting.
Motion passed 6-0.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jan Butler, 1310 S. I Street, spoke to Council about an article from the Bellingham Herald that addresses the risks of
fireworks and the trend statewide to ban fireworks. She further asked Council to enforce laws governing fireworks
on New Year's.
Carol Turner, 1609 West 11`h Street, spoke in opposition to fireworks and noted trauma her dogs suffered this past
Fourth of July.
Eloise Kailin, 771 Old Blyn Highway, Sequim, spoke on behalf of Protect the Peninsula's Future. She said that the
organization disagrees with the County Health Officer's statement that purity standards for water additives are
highly protective.
Suzanne Hadley, 603 Milwaukee Drive, spoke about the unrestrained use of fireworks in Port Angeles. She said the
situation has become intolerable and asked the Council to enact a ban on personal fireworks.
Cathy Lyon, 825 Joshua Street, spoke to Council about finding firework debris on her house and yard this past
Fourth of July, and told them the noise caused her dog to suffer a seizure. She said that she is concerned about how
people with asthma,lung disease and allergies are affected by the firework smoke.
Robert Nevaril, 909 S. Laurel, spoke about his negative experiences this past Fourth of July including a lamppost
that exploded and power lines down in streets near his home due to misuse of fireworks.
Kim Weimer, 103 West 13"' Street, said he believes the use of fireworks in the City has gotten terribly out of hand.
He asked Council to act soon to ban personal fireworks in the City.
David Cowans, 1421 East 2nd Street,a 40-year resident of Port Angeles, said that each year there is more illegal use
of fireworks in the City. He expressed concerns for citizen safety and property damage.
Donald Cooper,208 Orcas,told Council that he feels the fireworks in Port Angeles are totally out of control,and he
posed questions about a fireworks ban.
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Kathryn Cooper,208 Orcas,spoke in opposition to fireworks and told the Council she and her husband choose to get
their animals out of town every Fourth of July because of the unreasonable disturbance within the City.
Peter Ripley, 114 East 6"' Street Apt. 102,spoke about the way the City issues its light bills.He asked the Council to
change due dates to the 5"'of every month.
PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER:
1. 2015 Budget
Senior Accountant Sherry Wright presented second reading of 2015 Budget Ordinance. She noted an error on the
General Fund summary that stated 14 new positions were added in 2015.That error was corrected;no positions were
added.No other changes were made.
Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
Peter Ripley, 114 East 6`f' Street Apt. 102, spoke in favor of adding more personnel to the fire and police
departments. He asked Council to push back on state and federal mandates.
Jody Moss, Executive Director of United Way, 73 Bridge Lane, thanked Council for continuing to fund health and
human services. He asked them to consider what priorities they'd like to see the funds used for this year, and she
highlighted the programs Council has supported in the past.
Mayor Di Guilio closed the public hearing at 6:39 pm.Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the
ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3523
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, adopting the 2015 budget for the fiscal year ending
December 31,2015.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Kidd to:
Adopt the 2015 Budget Ordinance as read.Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 6-0.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Downie and seconded by Councilmember Gase to approve the Consent
Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes:November 18, 2014
2. Expenditure Approval List:From 1118114 to 11/21/14 for$3,453,310.20
3. Memorandum of Understanding with Coast Guard Cutter Active/City Council to authorize the Fire Chief to
sign the attached agreement with the Commanding Officer of the USCG Cutter Active
4. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointment/Approve the appointment of Holly Dempsey to the Lodging
Tax Advisory committee
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 6-0.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2014 Budget Amendment#3
Senior Accountant Wright said there had been no changes to the amendment since presented at November 18"'
meeting. She reminded council that original changes were accounting in nature,not project related.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—December 2, 2014
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3522
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending the 2014 budget and funds.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Gase to:
Adopt the 2014 Budget Amendment#3 ordinance.
Motion carried 6-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Management and Non-Represented Personnel Salary&Benefits
Human Resources Director Abbi Fountain outlined the Management and Non-Represented staff salary and benefits
for 2015 which includes a 2%cost of living adjustment and a reduction in benefits that changes the number of hours
for general leave and vacation accrual from 960 hours to 480 hours to be paid at 100%at time of separation.
Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3524
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington revising the benefits plan for the City's management,
administrative,and non-represented personnel and repealing Ordinance 3471.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to:
Adopt the ordinance approving the modifications to the management,administrative and non-represented personnel
benefit program and salary schedule.
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Port Angeles Fine Art Center Update/Presentation
Robin Anderson,Executive Director of the Port Angeles Fine Art Center,spoke about the organization's mission
and its work in education,exhibitions and the art park. She highlighted the Centers collaboration with other
organizations,community outreach and its Plein Air Festival and Competition's growth over the past two years.
Phylis Olson,Foundation President of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center,presented City a check for$50,000 as a
final payment. She thanked Corey Delikat,Parks&Recreation Director,for his leadership and she thanked Delikat's
staff for maintaining Webster Woods. She talked about ways the organization is changing and growing,including
the Plein Air Festival.
3. Clallam County Emergency Management/Presentation
Jayme Wisecup and Sterling Eps conducted a presentation on the Clallam County Emergency Management Plan.
They spoke about scientific research into earthquake and the geology of our area,plate tectonics of the Pacific
Northwest,and the four types of earthquakes.They invited Council to attend a presentation at Peninsula College on
December 10,2014 on the impact a mega thrust earthquake would have on the Olympic Peninsula.
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INFORMATION:
1. Fireworks Update/ Verbal report
Fire Chief Ken Dubuc informed Council that a citizen group is looking at various options to address the issue of
fireworks in Port Angeles. The group intends to come to Council with a proposal in January. They have contacted all
Washington cities that have ordinances banning fireworks to see how it is working in their cities.Chief Debuc
informed Council that if action is taken to implement a ban,according to state law,no changes can take place for
one year.Council discussion followed.
Nathan West,Director of Community and Economic Develepment,informed Council of a request that came in
asking them to write a letter of support for upgrades to the Bellville Ferry terminal in Victoria where Black Ball
Ferry lands in Victoria,B. C.
Council agreed by consensus to send a letter of support for the project.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Whethaim thanked Jan Butler and others who spoke about their Fourth of July experiences.
Deputy Mayor Downie said he recently attended Revitalize Port Angeles meetings along with Councilmember Kidd.
Councilmember Kidd spoke about the positive focus of the Revitalize Port Angeles group. She thanked the citizens
who spoke up about fireworks, and she thanked Jayme Wisecup and Sterling Eps for their presentation on the
Clallam County Emergency Management Plan.
Councilmember Collins said he attended the Veteran's Day Celebration in Victoria, B.C. He recommended inviting
the Mayor of Victoria to attend Port Angeles Veteran's Day Celebration next year.
Mayor Di Guilio said he has been following the Revitalize Port Angeles Facebook page,but that he hasn't attended
in person due to concerns over the Open Public Meetings Act.
No other reports were given.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Dan Di Guilio,Mayor Jennifer Veneklasen,City Clerk
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