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Port Angeles, Washington
April 21, 2015
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:17 p.m.
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 Veneklasen and K.Dubuc.
SPECIAL MEETING
Attorney Bloor conducted the annual required training for Council on Ethics and Public Records.
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,Kidd and Whetham.
Members Absent: Councilmember Gase.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Greenwood, Clerk Veneklasen, B. Olson, C. Fulton, N. West, T.
Gallagher,K. Dubuc,C.Delikat and S.Wright.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Di Guilio read the proclamation declaring May as"Beautify Port Angeles Month"and presented it to Leslie
Robertson from the Revitalize Port Angeles group who invited the community to participate in Revitalize efforts.
She said that people are getting prouder of their community all the time and she thanked the City for its support.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Cindy Turney, 530 W. Eighth Street, spoke about suicides that have occurred on the Eighth Street Bridges. She said
that fences on the bridges are not a total solution but they will help and are a tangible, caring action. She thanked
Councilmember Kidd for her efforts to find funding for higher fencing.
Colin Donovan, 505 W. Eleventh Street, asked why there is a giant oil rig in the City's Port which he said is counter
to what we're trying to accomplish with"Beautify Port Angeles". He asked if the City will receive any funding for
allowing the ship in the harbor.
Eloise Kailin, from Protect the Peninsula's Future, said that fluoride is widely known as a"protective pollutant"and
that there is no longer an excuse to continue community water flouridation. Ms. Kailin said fluoride is linked to hip
fractures and lower IQ in children. She referenced materials given to Council.
Michael Peters, 405 E. Front Street, introduced himself to Council saying he was hired three months ago as Lower
Elwha Tribe's CEO. He briefed Council on his diverse background and said he has a passion for involving himself
in the community. He looks forward to building a strong relationship with the City.
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Steve Zenovic,301 E. Sixth Street,spoke about the success and efficiency of the Waterfront Development project.
He recognized Community&Economic Development Director Nathan West,members of the City's Public Works'
staff,Primo Construction,Bruch&Bruch and other local contractors who he said have all performed at a very high
level. He encouraged Council to move forward with Phase 2 and to continue to look east for more development
opportunities on the waterfront. In addition,Mr.Zenovic invited Council to the Nor'Wester Rotary's new summer
event,Jammin' in the Park, which is intended to be a celebration of community milestones,held on August 81n
Cheryl Bowman asked Council to support safety rails on the Eighth Street Bridges. She commended
Councilmember Kidd for trying to find grant funds, and she asked Council to structure its motion in a way that
allows for opportunities beyond 100%funding. She spoke to priority setting, saying the community needs parks and
public spaces where families can gather,social services,and quality childcare in addition to Police and Fire services.
Dale Wilson, PO Box 817 Port Angeles, said only 4% of suicides are jumpers. Mr. Wilson said he began asking
about the Public Access Channel nine months ago and since then there have been several historic events such as the
Charter Review Commission, a call for candidates, and the oil rig in the Harbor which would have made good
stories. He asked Council to move forward with making the access channel available to citizens.
Audra Cyganowski, 934 East Fifth Street, said money should be spent on suicide prevention not on higher fencing
on the Eighth Street Bridges. She spoke about her brother who is bipolar and his struggles with suicidal thoughts and
attempts. She believes that people need a place where they can go to get help.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Bruch to:
Excuse Councilmember Gase from the meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
CONSENT AGENDA:
At the request of Councilmember Whetham, the Mayor pulled Item No. 7, a Resolution Declaring Emergency for
PenCom 9-1-1 Telephone Room Cooling System, from the Consent Agenda. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Collins to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes:March 17, 201.5 and April 7, 2015
2. Expenditure Approval List: 312812015 to 4/10/2015 for 1,801,802.84
3. Verizon Wireless Communications Site Lease/(Omitted in Consent reading.Approved later in meeting)
4. Sanitary Sewer&Stornidrain System Cleaning&CCTV,Project WW-14-017/Award Contract
5. Eclipse Industrial Park Feeder Upgrade,Project CL-01-06/Final Acceptance
6. Simple Steps BPA Conservation Agreement/Approve
Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER:
1. Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of Street and Alley Rights of Way(STV 15-01)
Nathan West,Director of Community&Economic Development,said this is a petition for a street vacation.The
applicant is Olympic Medical Center.The petition proposes the vacation of rights-of way in order to consolidate
several properties owned by Olympic Medical Center into a new and expanded public medical service campus.The
Planning Commission forwarded the petition to Council with a recommendation to approve.
Councilmember Whetham said he will not join in deliberation on this item due to the fact that his wife is employed
with OMC. Mayor Di Guilio disclosed that his wife recently retired after 20 years of employment at OMC.
Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
David Maybray, 1014 Georgiana Street,said he likes where OMC is going with its project,but he is concerned
about specific traffic issues. He said that the new facility has 230 parking spots as well as staff parking,and that
there will be a big increase in traffic at an uncontrolled intersection.He asked for stop signs at Georgiana and
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Washington streets which he said will make the intersection safer at a minimal expense that could be covered by the
contractor.He reminded Council that this intersection is near a neighborhood park.
Eric Lewis,administrator for Olympic Medical Center at 939 Caroline Street,said the expanded facility is critical
for meeting health care needs in the City and County.He said the hospital has very little space and that OMC is
trying to build something for the next several decades which will be important for recruitment of physicians and
specialty care providers.Mr. Lewis said the project is well thought out and has been in the planning stages for many
years.He said if OMC doesn't expand,its services can't meet community needs.
Mayor Di Guilio continued the Public Hearing to May 5,2015.
Council discussion followed. Director West noted that there will be a quasi-judicial matter on the MCO building
permit for OMC at the May 5`"Council meeting. He also said the City's traffic engineer will offer some solutions to
traffic control at that meeting.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE#3534
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,vacating a portion of street and alley rights of way in
Port Angeles,Clallam County,Washington.
Resolution(No.02-15)Declaring Emergency for PenCom 9-1-1 Telephone Room Cooling System(Item No. 7
pulled from the Consent Agenda). Questions were asked related to project costs and the square footage of the
PenCom room. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Whetham to:
Pass the attached resolution affirming and ratifying the Declaration of Emergency issued by the City Manager and
authorize the Mayor to sign in respect to the failed cooling equipment serving the PenCom 9-1-1 "telephone room".
Motion carried 6-0.
It was noted that Item No. 3 on the Consent Agenda,the Verizon Wireless Communications Site Lease,was
omitted from the Consent Agenda when read earlier in the meeting.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Collins to:
Approve the option and lease and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements with minor modifications as
necessary.
Motion carried 6-0.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2015 Budget Amendment#1
Byron Olson, Chief Financial Officer,noted there were minor changes from the first reading of the ordinance. He
reminded Council that because this budget amendment includes new revenues,and an authorization to use funds
from reserves,State law requires the ordinance to have five affirmative votes from Council. Sherry Wright,Budget
Officer,noted three changes since the first reading and said that those changes are reflected in the Council's packet.
Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE#3533
An ordinance of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,amending the 2015 budget and funds.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Bruch to:
Adopt the 2015 Budget Amendment#1 Ordinance as read.
Motion carried 6-0.
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RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Resolution to Seek Outside Funding for Eighth Street Bridges Fencing(No.03-15)
Craig Fulton,Director of Public Works and Utilities,introduced the resolution and noted that it was drafted per
Council direction for discussion and possible adoption. The resolution allows a Councilmember to seek 100%
outside grant funding to install safety protection on the Eighth Street bridges. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Whetham to:
Adopt the resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles authorizing Councilmember Cherie Kidd to
seek a 100%funding grant for constructing enhanced safety railing for the Eighth Street Bridges.
Mayor Di Guilio read the resolution,
RESOLUTION NO. 03-15
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing Councilmember Cherie
Kidd to seek a 100%funding grant for constructing enhanced safety railing for the Eighth Street Bridges.
Motion failed to reach unanimous support,vote 4-2,with Di Guilio and Downie opposed.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. AFSCME Collective Bargaining Contract
Senior Assistant City Attorney Heidi Greenwood informed Council that the contract is consistent with the other
collective bargaining agreements and includes:
• A one year contract extension: January 1,2015—December 31,2015,
• A 2%cost of living adjustment to be effective January 1,2015,and
• The other terms of the existing agreement continue.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to:
Approve the terms of the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement extension and cost of living adjustment as
stated in the summary above.
Motion carried 6-0.
Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 7:46 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 7:54 p.m.
FINANCE:
1. WTIP Phase 2—Upland Phase
Director West noted that WTIP Phase 2 was split into three components and that the Upland Phase is the final
component of Phase 2.The project is on schedule to be completed this summer. Primo Construction of Sequim was
the low responsible bidder for the project.Director West said funds have been set aside for maintenance and noted
that in order to balance the budget,funds have been pulled from Phase 3.He said staff is still very committed to
finding outside funding for the project and that they planned to turn in a grant application to the Clallam County
Opportunity Fund Board for consideration. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Collins to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the Waterfront Development Phase 2C(Upland
Phase),Project TR02-2003,with Primo Construction,Inc.,of Sequim,WA in the total bid amount,including change
order 1,of$1,124,742.26,and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary.
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Professional Services Agreement with Herrera Environmental—NPDES Code and Standards Update
Director Fulton said the City's stormwater NPDES permit requires that the City perform an update of all pertinent
City codes,ordinances,development standards and public works standards related to Phase II requirements to
eliminate barriers and implement Low Impact Development(LID).This update requires that the updated codes and
standards have a public process that seeks input from the community,developers,and industry as part of the
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approval process. This effort will be jointly managed through the Community and Economic Development
Department and the Public Works and Utilities Department.The professional service agreement with Herrera was
approved by the Utility Advisory Committee. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Collins to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Herrera Environmental in
an amount not to exceed$115,371,and to make minor modifications to the agreement,if necessary.
Motion carried 6-0.
LATE ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA:
1. Councilmember Collins said the Clallam County Economic Opportunity Fund Board is being re-organized
and that the City doesn't have a representative.He suggested appointing Orville Campbell as the City's
representative.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to:
Appoint Orville Campbell as the City's interim representative until the position is filled,but no later than 2016.
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Councilmember Whetham asked that the Resolution to Seek Outside Funding for Eighth Street Bridges
Fencing be reopened. Council discussion followed. Council agreed by consensus to make modifications to the
resolution and vote on the modified version.
Mayor Di Guilio read the modified resolution by title,entitled
RESOLUTION NO. 03-15
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,authorizing the City to seek a 100%
funding grant for constructing enhanced safety railing for the Eighth Street Bridges.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Whetham to:
Approve as read.
Motion carried 6-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Kidd attended the ribbon cutting for the Forks Rainforest Arts Center. She said the new building is
magnificent and she encouraged Council to visit Forks and see the new facilities.
Councilmember Bruch attended two conferences—the Rural Pathways to Prosperity and the Seattle Energy Expo.
Councilmember Collins attended a Climate Change worksession related to infrastructure. He said there is a lot
moving forward in our community to booster economic development.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION:
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and reminded Council of the worksession on
Thursday,April 23`d from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
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Dan i Guilio,Mayor � 1 . ` , J mifer Veneklasen,City Clerk
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