HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/12/2017 Utility Advisory Committee
City Council Chambers
Port Angeles, WA 98362
September 12, 2017
3:00 p.m.
L Call To Order
Vice Chair Lee Whetham called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
II. Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present: Vice Chair Lee Whetham. Sissi Bruch, and Deputy Mayor
Cherie Kidd
Councilmembers Absent: None
UAC Members Present: Rob Feller, William Atkinson, and Mattias Jarvegren
UAC Members Absent: Laura Dodd
Staff Present: Craig Fulton,Nathan West,Teresa Reed-Jennings, James
Burke, Bill Bloor, Bob Kajfasz, Glen Goodworth, Tom
McCahc. 'Marian Bodart, and Michelle Hale
Others Present: Eight Citizens
111. Approval Of Minutes
Vice Chair Lee Whetham requested a motion for approval of the July 11, 2017 minutes. Deputy
Mayor Cherie Kidd moved to approve the minutes and William Atkinson seconded the motion.
Motion carried 6-0.
IV. Late Items:
A. Port of PA Meeting Follow-up Discussion
Sissi Bruch requested a follow-up to the Port of Port Angeles meeting to discuss future utility
issues. Craig Fulton, Director, Public Works & Utilities, will follow-up with Community
Economic Development on the planning process. Duly noted by the Committee.
B. Views of the Future
Sissi Bruch asked about having a calendar for upcoming projects and activities. Craig Fulton,
Director, Public Works& Utilities will bring a work plan of projects occurring in the next 12
months to the next meeting.
V. Public Comment
Adam Sullivan. 215 West 3rd St, appealed to the committee to develop a plan to reduce electric
"base rate"only for low income.
Phil Lusk,232 West 2"d St, requested the Committee evaluate the Lusk Model for Energy
Northwest. Distributed a report and letter. Requested policy makers make a recommendation to
BPA to do a market test of the generating resource. Added as late item to continue his public
comment.
Richard French, 1401 Aurora Ct, thanked staff for informational and guided tours of the
Wastewater Treatment Plant, Morris Creek Hydro and others. Encouraged staff to provide
additional tours such Ranney Collector, and Corp Yard.
VI. Discussion Items:
A. Nominate new UAC Chairperson
Vice Chair L.ee Whetham nominated William Atkinson as the new UAC Chairperson.
Nomination seconded by Sissi Bruch. William Atkinson agreed to be the new UAC Chairperson
beginning nest meeting. No other nominations were made.
B. 3rd UAC Member-At-Large
Per the 07/11/17 UAC minutes, a motion was made and passed by City Council to add a third
member citizen's at-large representative and to appoint Paul Collins to the third member citizen
at-large position to serve on the UAC.
Vice Chair Lee Whetham nominated Paul Collins to be the third member citizen at-large position
to serve on the UAC. Seconded by Sissi Bruch.Noted by Staff, an additional application
received for the third member at-large position. Discussion held.
Sissi Bruch made a motion to withdraw Paul Collins from the UAC third member citizen at-large
position. Seconded by William Atkinson. Motion carried 6-0
Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd made a motion to postpone the vote for the third citizen at-large
member until the next meeting after all applications have been revie\�ed. Seconded by William
Atkinson. Motion to include an amendment proposed by William Atkinson to set a closing date
of September 30'to receive applications for the third member citizen at-large position. Motion
carried 6-0
C. EnergySmart Grocer SOW No.2
Bob Kajfasz, Commercial Energy Analyst, reviewed the request by CLEAResult to expand their
agreement to include the EnergySmart Grocer program services to fast track installation of
energy efficiency measures to a remodel of the old Albertson's store recently purchased by
Saar.s ;Market Place or any other grocery or convenience stores wishing to participate in the
program. Discussion followed.
Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd moved to recommend to City Council to authorize the City
Manager to sign the EnergySmart Grocer Utility Participation Agreement SOW No. 2 with
CLFAResult and to make minor modifications to the agreement,if necessary. Seconded by
Sissi Bruch.Motion carried 6-0
D. BPA Energy Efficiency contract for 2018-19
Bob Kajfasz, Commercial Energy Analyst, stated Bonneville Power Administration has offered
the City a revised Energy Conservation Agreement covering the rate periods of 2018 and 2019
and establishes the two-year budget. . The Committee requested updated metrics on amount of
monies received from BPA on these projects(heat pumps, lighting retrofits, insulation, etc.)
Craig Fulton will provide for the Cite Council report.
Sissi Bruch moved to recommend to the City Council to authorize the City Manager to sign the
Energy Conservation Agreement Contract No. 17ES-11536 with the Bonneville Power
Administration,and any subsequent amendments or minor modifications to the Energy
Conservation Agreement. Seconded by Mattias Jarvegren.Motion carried 6-0
E. Discussion/Endorsement of 2018 Solid Waste rates
Craig Fulton, Director, Public Works& Utilities stated that following the completion of the Solid
Waste landfill bluff project, the City committed to periodically review the financial picture of the
Solid Waste utility. Glen Goodworth, Senior Accountant,presented the 2018 Solid Waste Rates
following the Cost of Service Analysis(COSA). The COSA for the Transfer Station reflects a
potential reduction in rates for all customers in 2018.
Lengthy discussion followed on individual rate changes. The Committee requested a biosolids
option be provided. Staff will provide a blended rate with an analysis of the impacts of the
biosolids so Council can make a final decision. The committee also requested on the percentage
of City customers who have yard waste services.
Sissi Bruch moved to recommend to City Council to adopt the recommended 2018 rates upon
completion of the mandatory public hearings,which will be scheduled at a later date,which
includes an update reflecting biosolids closer percentages. Seconded by William Atkinson.
Motion carried -1
Vii. Information Only Items:
A. Update on SB 5939
Bob Kajfasz, Commercial Energy Analyst, spoke of Senate Bill 5939 on solar incentives in
Washington State. A handout identified changes made to this program that went to City Council
for approval as the deadline was September V.
B. Boards and Commissions ordinance changes
Craig Fulton, Director, Public Works& Utilities,reported the City Council passed ordinance
changes that affect the UAC. These changes include adding public comment to the agenda,
report verbiage provided by City Clerk, and a third citizen at-large member. . The UAC will
continue to meet in the Council Chambers. Staff will continue to schedule future utility site
visits.
C. Light Operations Building Design
Craig Fulton, Director, Public Works& Utilities, stated there is discussions with the Port of Port
Angeles to move Light Operations out of their leased facility. The City purchased property
adjacent to Corp Yard and is in the process of hiring a design firm to begin work on the new
LOPS facility. The construction costs and funding measures will be brought to the UAC.
VIII. Second Public Comment
Vice Chair Lee Whetham requested a motion to allow Phil Lusk to speak for five minutes. Sissi
Bruch moved to allow Phil Lusk to speak. Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd seconded the motion.
Motion carried 6-0.
Phil Lusk, 232 West 2nd St, continued his first public comment discussion on the Columbia
Generating Station Market Test and his request for Bonneville Power Administration to do a
market test.
DL Next Meeting Date: October 10, 2017
K Adjournmen • 4:59 p.m.
Z7VCoir jilliarn Atkinson Michelle Hale,Administrative Specialist II