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Port Angeles, Washington
September 15, 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,Collins,Kidd and Whetham.
Members Absent: Councilmember Bruch and Gase.
Staff Present: Acting City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Acting City Clerk K. Martinez-Bailey, C. Delikat, K.
Dubuc,C.Fulton,
T. Gallagher,and B. Olson.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Bloor, 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 20 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:33 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 5:50 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:50 p.m.
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,Kidd and Whetham.
Members Absent: Councilmember Bruch and Gase.
Staff Present: Acting City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Acting City Clerk K. Martinez-Bailey, B. Olson, C.
Fulton,T. Gallagher,K.Dubuc,and C. Delikat
It was moved by Collins and seconded by West to:
Excuse Councilmembers Bruch and Gase from the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
Police Chief Gallagher announced the promotion of Jesse Arand to Corporal and Josh Powless to Sargent. Chief
Gallagher administered the Oath of Office to each of them,followed by the presentation of their new badges by their
spouses. He awarded Conununications Officers Kyle Wagner and Tony Rife,Officers Lucas Degand,Trevor Dropp,
Ryan Stamen,Allen Brusseau,and Shawn Ryan Life Saving medals. Chief Gallaher also awarded Communications
Officer Mary Rife and Sargent Viada Distinguished Service medals.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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Eloise Kailin, spoke about an upcoming vote on a fluoride resolution by the Olympic Medical Center Board of
Commissioners. She asked for the members of the pro/con sides who intend to speak at the October 22nd public
hearing to provide detailed references for better understanding of the issue.
Ulea Engle, 505 West I I'll St,spoke against community water fluoridation.
Norma Turner,Mount Angeles Road,said she is a former nurse who has seen firsthand the problems associated with
fluorosis and said the current amount in the City's water wouldn't cause fluorosis. She said the recommended level
of fluoride in the City's water is based on substantial studies.
Dan Bateham,207 Wolcott Street,spoke against community water fluoridation.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City
Manager or Councilmember-None.
Councilmember Kidd asked that the City recognize the fire fighters who returned from the Okanogan fire be
recognized at a future meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes:August 18`!'2015
2. Expenditure Approval List:from 812212015 to 91412015 for$4,194,257.19
3. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee/Appointment
4. Pole Testing,Contract LO-15-009/Final Acceptance
Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2005 LTGO Bond Refunding Western Urban Growth Area
Chief Financial Officer Byron Olson began by introducing City Treasurer Trina Neveril who welcomed consultants,
Scott Bower a Financial Advisor from Northwest Municipal Advisors,and Diana Gregory,from Pacifica Law
Group. City Treasurer Neveril spoke about the savings to utilities,including electric,water and wastewater as well
as a savings to the general fund. She said was better for the bond to close as soon as possible,considering the longer
the City were to wait,the higher interest rate the City would pay. Council discussion followed. CFO Olson said the
bank had a courtesy hold on the interest rate,but that they needed to act in order to lock in a rate.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3541
An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, authorizing the issuance of a limited tax
general obligation refunding bond of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed$2,050,000 for the purpose of
refunding certain outstanding limited tax general obligation bonds of the City; providing the form of the bond;
authorizing the issuance of the bond to U.S. Bank National Association; and delegating authority to approve the
final terms of the bond.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to:
Suspend the second reading.
Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to:
Adopt the ordinance as read.
Motion carried 5-0.
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FINANCE:
1. Harbor PLP Change Order
City Attorney Bill Bloor discussed the change order saying authorization will need to come from Council in order to
spend the additional amount on the change order,adding that the City would be reimbursed that additional amount.
Acting City Manager West said the expedited approach to the cleanup program was in the best interest of the City.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Collins to:
Authorize the City Manager to approve Work Order No. 2, Change Order No. 3, expanding the scope of work and
increasing the authorized budget for Work Order No. 2 by$329,450 to a total of$1,059,150 and to approve minor
modifications to the Work Order as needed. The City's share of the increase is$82,362.50.
Motion carried 5-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Deputy Mayor Downie reported his continued efforts working with the local organization Port Angeles Citizen
Action Network along with Port Angeles Police Deputy Officer Brian Smith. He also spoke about the cruise ships
that come into the Port Angeles Harbor and asked the Council provide personal recognition,and asked for a
proclamation to be written that he would hand deliver. He said he attended the Clallam County Commissioners
meeting and was presented the check from the County for the Opportunity Fund.
Councilmember Kidd spoke about her attendance at the community soft opening of the waterfront beach,and said
she is looking forward to all the events that the City can draw with the new addition to the waterfront.
Councilmember Collins spoke about his attendance at the 2015 Esquimalt Ribfest,and said he would like to expand
the relationship between the two communities. He spoke about the Planning Commission conference he attended in
Lake Chelan,WA. He said Clallam County Department of Community Development Director,Mary Ellen
Winborn,joined him at the conference.
Mayor Di Guilio said the marketing our City does for the Crab Fest truly brings in the high volume of people.
No other reports were given.
Mayor Di Guilio asked for Councils thoughts on the American Cruise Lines proclamation. It was agreed by
consensus to present.
INFORMATION:
Acting City Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and reminded Council about the
upcoming advisory poll and public hearings. Council discussion followed.
CFO Olson discussed the upcoming budget calendar and presented two different calendars for council to choose
from. Option two was chosen by consensus.
Director of Parks and Recreation Corey Delikat, updated Council on grant progress related to Park and Recreation
Department projects. He spoke about the Youth Athletic Facility Grant, saying he should find out soon if they will
receive it. He said the grant would be a significant cost saving for the City. He updated the Council on a grant
received for the City pier floats and announced the gym floor had been redone.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 15, 2015
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Anne Hastings,306 Lopez Street,discussed the structure of the upcoming public hearing.
Glenn Harper, 1502 C Street, spoke on the issue of community water fluoridation, and the science of the
development of fluoridation.
Eloise Kailin, spoke against community fluoridation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was determined there was no need for an executive session.
ADJOURNMENT: Deputy Mayor Downie adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Dan Di Guilio,May Kari Martinez-Bailey,Acting ' Cl
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