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Port Angeles, Washington
December 15, 2015
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Di Guilio called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5 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,J. Veneklasen,H. Greenwood,A.Fountain.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Bloor,Mayor Di Guilio announced the need for an Executive Session,under authority
of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i),to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel and under RCW 42.30.140(4),to discuss
collective bargaining with an employee organization, including contract negotiations,for approximately 50 minutes.
The Executive Session convened at 5:01 p.m. and the Council moved to the Jack Pittis Conference Room.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 5:55 p.m.No action was taken. Council returned to the Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:55 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 Bruch,Collins,Gase,Kidd and
Whetham.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,J. Veneklasen,C.Delikat,K.Dubuc,C. Fulton,T.
Gallagher,B. Olson,N. West,A.Fountain and S. Wright.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
Deputy Mayor Patrick Downie read a proclamation recognizing the many contributions of outgoing Mayor Dan Di
Guilio including his support of the Waterfront Improvement Project and his leadership in Long Range Financial
Planning and Priority Setting Process. City Manager Dan McKeen presented Mayor Di Guilio with a plaque and
spoke about the many hours the Mayor dedicated to the City during his eight years of service. Fire Chief Ken Dubuc
and Deputy Police Chief Brian Smith also honored Mayor Di Guilio and presented him with a custom police badge
and smoke detector.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following people spoke against fluoridation:
Janet Kailin,2902 South Regent
f Michael Merideth,3929 Solar Lane
Paul Lamoureax, 602 Whidbey
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—December 15, 2015
Rebecca Martineau,783 River Road
Judi Hangartner, 1815 East Fourth Street
Eloise Kailin
Deana Volker,413 East Fifth Street
Crystal Tack, Sequim
Harvey Kailin, Sequim
Jesse Farmer,4218 Mount Angeles Road
William Frantz
Joy Smith,934 West Lauridsen
Eulalia Engle,505 West Eleventh Street
Ron Richards, 124 Township Line Road
Rupert Johnson, Sequim
Jim Bourget, 313 Northridge View Drive
Dan Bateham,207 Wolcott Street
Rose Marschall, 162 South Barr Road
Judith Dolmatoff, 527 Liberty Street
The following people spoke in favor of fluoridation:
Scott Kennedy, 1306 Old Black Diamond Road
Chris Frank,320 West Ninth Street
Steve Methner, 1042 Strait View Drive
Sally Roland, 1921 West Eighteenth Street
Jody Moss,73 Bridge Lane
Kristi Ellefson, Seattle
Gene Turner,3928 Mount Angeles Road
Gerald Stephans, 1853 Mount Pleasant Lane
Madeleine Harrington,902 Caroline Street
Susan Gile,32 Wynn Lane
Mary Hogan, 819 Georgiaima
Alan Peet, 802 Eighth Street
Mark Fisher, 819 Seamount Drive
Glenn Cutler,Port Angeles,thanked Mayor Di Guilio for his service on Council.
Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 7:52 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:01 p.m.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Results of Fluoride Advisory Poll
Manager McKeen noted that in August 2015, Council directed staff to arrange for an education forum, extended
public comment session and an advisory poll on the issue of community water fluoridation. He said those three
items were now complete,the results of the poll were included in the Council packet. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Gase that:
The City of Port Angeles continue community water fluoridation for a period of 10 years,until June 30,2026.
Motion carried 4-3 with Whetham,Di Guilio and Bruch opposed.
Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a break at 8:37 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:47 p.m.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City
Manazer or Councilmember-
A Declaration of Emergency for Marine Drive Street Repairs was added as Item 12.
Councihnember Collins asked that a discussion on financial support for the Clallam County Economic Development
Corporation be added to a future agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
At the request of Councilmember Whetham, the Mayor pulled the AT&T Cell Site Lease Amendment item from the
consent agenda.
It was moved by Downie and seconded by Gase to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
I. Expenditure Approval List:fi°om 1112112015 to 1210412015 for$4,484,118.85
2. Local Source Control Program Grant Acceptance
3. Dept.of Ecology Coordinated Prevention Grant Acceptance
4. ADA Ramps,Contract CON-15-37,Reject All Bids
5. Sanitary Sewer&Storm Drain Cleaning and Video Inspection,Project WW-14-017,Final Acceptance
6. WWTP Secondary Building Roof Replacement,Project WW02-2015,Final Acceptance
7. Underground Cable Replacement,Project CLO1-2015,Final Acceptance
8. Ordinance Authorizing Closure of Existing Debt Service Funds/Second Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 3547
9. PenCom King County Medical Dispatch/Approve License Renewal
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS—OTHER:
1. 2015 Budget Amendment#3
Budget Officer Sherry Wright said there had been no changes to the amendment since it was presented at the
December 1,2015 meeting.
Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing. 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.3545
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, amending the 2015 budget.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Bruch to:
Approve the ordinance as read.
Motion carried 7-0.
CONSENT AGENDA continued:
AT&T Cell Site Lease Amendment—Item was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.
Staff answered questions. Council discussed the term of the lease.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Downie to:
Approve AT&T Cell Site Lease Amendment.
Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Non-Represented Staff Salary and Benefit Package for 2016 and 2017
Human Resources Manager Abbigail Fountain spoke about the proposed two-year package for the non-represented
staff members which includes changes to the health care plan, a 1% COLA and a "me too" clause. Council
discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3546
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, amending Ordinance 3524,relating to salaries,wages
and benefits for the City's non-represented management and administrative personnel.
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It was moved by Collins and seconded by Gase to:
Approve the ordinance as read.
Motion carried 6-1,with Whetham opposed.
2. Cottage Overlay Zone and Minor Municipal Code Amendments
Community and Economic Development Director Nathan West said that the Planning Commission has provided a
recommendation to Council for the implementation of two ordinances that increase options for small and tiny houses
and that make minor amendments to the Municipal Code. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the ordinances by title,entitled,
ORDINANCES NO.3547
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington making changes to incorporate a Hearing Examiner,
reduce setbacks for accessory residential units,and make minor amendments to terminology and word usage more
consistent in Title 17,Chapters 17.01, 17.08, 17.10, 17.11, 17.12, 17.13, 17.14, 17.15, 17.17, 17.18, 17.19, 17 21,
17.22, 17.23, 17 24, 17.25, 17.31, 17.34, 17.35, 17.37, 17.44, 17.45, 17.52, 17.95,and 17.96 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code all relating to zoning.
ORDINANCES NO.3548
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,revising Title 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code
by adding a new Chapter 17.16 Cottage Housing Development Overlay Zone.
Mayor Di Guilio continued the matter of ordinances to January 5,2016.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS continued:
2. Declaration of Emergency for Marine Drive Street Repairs
Manager McKeen said that the City had a watermain break at the intersection of Marine Drive and Cedar Street that
caused substantial damage to the pipe and the street. A declaration of emergency allows the City to enter into
contracts necessary to combat the emergency situation to protect health and safety of people and property. Council
discussion followed.
Mayor Di Guilio read the resolution by title,entitled
RESOLUTION NO. 18-15
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, affirming and ratifying the
Declaration of Emergency issued by the City Manager and Mayor Di Guilio on December 15,2015.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Downie to:
Approve Resolution as read.
Motion carried 7-0.
FINANCE:
1. CSO Phase 2(WW 1008)-Vanir Construction Management Amendment No. I
Director Fulton spoke about the two issues that extended the CSO Phase 2 project timeline.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Gase to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Vanir Construction Management, Inc., increasing the value by $360,099 for a revised maximum not-to-exceed
amount of$1,923,825,and to make minor modifications to the agreement if necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Landfill Bluff Stabilization Construction Management Agreement(SW0212)Amendment No.2
Director Fulton said that impacts due to the large discovery of asbestos, as well as other issues, have extended the
completion date of the project to the end of January 2016. This will require Anchor QEA to be onsite longer. The
amendment compensates Anchor QEA for the additional effort.
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It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to:
Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Anchor QEA
increasing the value by$80,000 for a revised maximum not-to-exceed amount of$1,728,927.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Collins said he will be calling in to the January 5`h meeting. He would like Council to consider
including in the 2016 budget support for the Economic Development Corporation.
Councilmember Bruch will also call in for the January 5'h meeting. She said she'd like Port Angeles to join
Cleveland in the list of cities changing the legal age of tobacco to 21.
Councilmember Kidd asked if Council could visit the Transfer Station site.
Deputy Mayor Downie attended PA-CAN meeting. He encouraged other councilmembers to visit the group's
website.
Councilmember Whetham asked about resurrecting the Parks Committee. He would also like Council to take a tour
of the City parks.
Councilmember Gase said he supports a tour of the parks.As the Council appointee to the Chamber of Commerce,
he attended a workshop at Peninsula College that helped the search committee in looking for a replacement for the
Chamber executive director.
Mayor Di Guilio thanked everyone for his time on Council,saying he has appreciated the robust debate.He also
thanked staff for their hard work.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION:
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Downie to:
Extend the meeting beyond 10 p.m.
Motion carried 7-0.
Director of Parks and Recreation Corey Delikat gave a verbal report on the status of Shane Park.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Eloise Kailin spoke against fluoridation.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
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