HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/29/2016 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
March 29, 2016
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Downie called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Downie,Deputy Mayor Kidd,Councilmembers Bruch,Gase,Collins and Whetham.
Members Absent: Councilmember Merideth.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,B. Olson,N.West and C.Delikat.
WORKSESSION:
City Manager McKeen shared news that the City is on track to receive$2.2 million in State funding for the Landfill
Bluff Stabilization project.
Manager McKeen conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the Council Rules of Procedure.He outlined goals for
the Rules of Procedure which include providing transparency and an avenue for public involvement,ensuring
Council can efficiently and effectively carry out its business operations,and providing clear expectations of the
meeting framework.He asked that Council,through consensus,provide staff with suggested modifications or
additions to the rules. Council discussion followed.
Manager McKeen noted that 4 topics had been identified by Council as possible items for discussion:
1. How to address signage in City Council Chambers
2. Adjournment Procedures
3. Speech and Decorum
4. Parliamentary Procedures
Council discussion followed regarding Robert's Rules of Order,procedures,the role of the presiding officer,agenda
creation,and public comment periods. It was determined there was need for another work session on the Rules of
Procedure.The next work session will be April 26,2016.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Downie adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Pa ick Downie,Mayor fennifer eneklasen,City Clerk