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Port Angeles, Washington
June 16, 2015
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:30 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, Senior Assistant Attorney Greenwood,Clerk Veneklasen,B. Olson,N. West,
and A. Fountain.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Greenwood,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, for
approximately 25 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:32 p.m.
RETURN'TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 5:51 p.m.No action was taken.
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, Senior Assistant Attorney Greenwood,Clerk Veneklasen,B. Olson,C.
Fulton,N. West,T. Gallagher,K. Dubuc,C. Delikat,A.Fountain and T. Aggesson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS &EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Pink Up Port Angeles Proclamation
Mayor Di Guilio read and presented the proclamation to Linda deBord who,along with fellow Soroptimist
International Noon Club members,spearheads"Pink Up Port Angeles"to raise money for Operation Uplift. She
said money raised stays in Port Angeles and helps local cancer patients and their families. Mrs. deBord presented
stuffed bears to each Councilmember and showed the raffle quilt donated by a local quilter for the fundraising
efforts.
2. Revitalize Port Angeles Proclamation
Mayor Di Guilio read and presented the proclamation to Leslie Robertson and other members of the Revitalize Port
Angeles group who he said have created change in Port Angeles through persistent and positive volunteer efforts.
Mrs. Robertson said that Revitalize is an example of a group that got together and really did something. She said
there are many people and parts of the positive spirit of Revitalize and that the group is just getting started.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dan Bateham,207 Wolcutt Street, spoke about his concerns surrounding the water shortage and local drought
conditions. He asked that Council enact an emergency ban on fireworks for 2015.
Eloise Kailin thanked Council for allowing public comment period at every meeting. She requested that Council
terminate fluoridation of community water and the contract with the American Dental Association.
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 16, 2015
Tony Cook, 1673 Seal Rock Road,said he has requested permission to place plaques honoring draftees at two public
veteran's parks and has been denied. He feels this is discriminatory and asked for answers.
Nancy Brandt, 153 Yew Tree, spoke about her family's belief in education and asked Council to support the Feiro
Marine Life Center which she said is a vital part of educating local students.
Judi Hangartner, 1815 East Fourth Street, spoke against fluoridation. She asked that money spent on fluoride be put
to a better use for the community.
Leslie Robertson, 124 West Misty Lane, asked Council to renew its contract with the Feiro Marine Life Center.
Tammy Napiontek, 51 Pearce Road, is the director of Upward Bound program at Peninsula College. She said the
program's partnership with Feiro has been successful in offering science-related curriculum to high school students.
She asked Council to renew Feiro's contract.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined Gv City Manafer or
Councihneniber— (1.)Adding a second public comment period(2.)Fluoridation of community drinking water and
the contract with Washington Dental Association
PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER:
1. Resolutions to adopt the Capital Facilities Plan & Transportation Improvement Plan
Mayor Di Guilio continued the Public Hearing at 6:41 p.m. There being no public comment,Mayor Di Guilio closed
the public hearing.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the resolution,by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO.06-15
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,adopting the Transportation
Improvement Program(TIP)for the years 2016-2021.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to:
Adopt the Transportation Improvement Plan.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the resolution,by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO.07-15
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,adopting the Capital Facilities Plan
(CFP)for the years 2016-2021.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to:
Adopt the Capital Facilities Plan.
Motion carried 7-0.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Collins noted that he is on the Feiro Marine Life Center board as a non-voting member,but that he
does not have a conflict in voting on the contract.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Gase to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes: Mav 19, 2015
2. Expenditure Approval List: Fronr 5123115 to 610512015 in the anriount of$3,540,722.97
3. 4°i Street Stormwater Improvements,Project DR03-2009/Final Acceptance
4. National Park Agreement
5. Feiro Marine Life Center Contract
6. Material Purchase: 300 Gallon Refuse Containers,Contract MEC 15-26
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7. Grounds Keeping Services for Light Operations Substations and the Wastewater Treatment Plant,Contract
SVC 15-27.E-51
8. Equipment Purchase:Pad Mounted Electric Transformers,Contract MEC15-16
9. Public Works&Utilities Reorganization Associated Pay Increase
Motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Jail Contract Amendment#3
Manager McKeen outlined the proposed amendment to the City's agreement with the County for use of the jail
which places a$630,000 cap on the amount the City will pay in 2015.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the Jail Contract Amendment#3.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. 2015 Drought Update
Craig Fulton,Director of Public Works and Utilities,gave a presentation that included information on the Elwha
River Watershed,the City's water supply,and the capabilities of the water treatment plant. He spoke about other
water users including Nippon and the Washington Department of Fish&Wildlife. Director Fulton outlined 2015
river flow expectations and the five drought stages.He recommended moving into Stage II—Voluntary Water
Conservation&Education Campaign. He noted that data gathered this year will help create a water systems and
infrastructure plan for the future. Council discussion followed.
FINANCE:
1. Combined Sewer Overflow(CSO) Phase I,Project USO6-01,Change Order No.24—Sales Tax
Director Fulton said the change order shifts responsibility of paying the taxes from the City to the contractor.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Downie to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a change order to increase the final contract amount to
$17,976,027.52 to implement the settlement agreement ratified by the City Council on December 16,2014.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Marine Drive Water Main Replacement,Project WTO1-14
Director Fulton said the project will replace asbestos cement water lines that are very old and will prevent
catastrophic blowouts. Jordan Excavating,a Port Angeles company,was the low bidder. Manager McKeen noted
that this project does not impact the Downtown. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Whetham to:
Award and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the Marine Drive Water Main Replacement,Project
WTO1-14,with Jordan Excavating of Port Angeles,WA, in the total amount of$1,057,767.20 including applicable
taxes,and to make minor modifications to the contract as necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
LATE ITEM:
1. Adding a second Public Comment period to Council meetings
Councilmember Whetham proposed adding a second public comment period to the regularly scheduled Council
meetings. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Bruch to:
Add a second public comment period to Council meetings before Council Reports.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Gase to:
Table the motion.
Motion carried 5-2,with Whethain and Bruch opposed.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—Julie 16, 2015
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Gase attended a Chamber of Commerce board meeting at which the board chose not to participate
in the City's 2016 marketing RFP. He asked if there is anything that the City can do to help mitigate the construction
work Downtown and help those businesses being affected.
Councilmember Whetham apologized for missing a meeting two weeks ago. He'll be at the F armers Market July 4.
Deputy Mayor Downie attended the new Sequim Civic Center dedication.
Councilmember Kidd attended the Farmers Market last Saturday. She also recently met with Representative Kevin
Van De Wege who is supportive of efforts to seek funding for the Eighth Street Bridge fencing. Director Fulton
submitted a grant application to the State for funding per Van De Wege's request.
Councilmember Bruch apologized for not getting back to Mr. Cook and for missing a UAC meeting. She said the
Port Angeles women's team won second place at a pickle ball tournament in Victoria,B.C.
Councilmember Collins attended a meeting with Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe to discuss Indigenous Peoples' Day.
They suggested forming a group with members of other tribes to explore the idea.Next week Councilmember
Collins and Gase,Deputy Mayor Downie and Manager McKeen will attend the AWC conference in Wenatchee.
Mayor Di Guilio attended the dedication of Sequim Civic Center. He also welcomed the Association of Garden
Clubs to Port Angeles for their 3-day conference at the Red Lion.
INFORMATION:
Manager McKeen spoke regarding reports included in the packet. He encouraged Council to view the Fire
Department's Annual Report on the City's website. He noted that follow up items from this meeting include:
• A declaration of a Stage II drought condition which will include a water education campaign and
information on firework safety
• Discussion on adding a second public comment period to meeting format
• Background on the fluoridation of community drinking water and the City's contract with the
Washington Dental Association
• Update on apprenticeship program
• Help for Downtown businesses during CSO construction
• Contacting Tony Cook about Veteran's Park plaques
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Greenwood, Council agreed to adjourne to an Executive Session,under the authority
of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel, for approximately 10 minutes.
Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 8:22 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. and moved into
Executive Session. Executive Session concluded at 8:41 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
Dan i Guilio,Mayor tnifer V neklasen,City Clerk
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