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Port Angeles, Washington
December 19, 2017
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Downie called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:18 p.m.
IN ATTENDANCE:
Members Present: Mayor Downie, Deputy Mayor Kidd, Councilmembers Bruch, Collins, Gase, Merideth and
Whetham.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,N.West,A.Fountain,and H. Greenwood.
EXECUTIVE AND CLOSED SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Downie announced the need for an Executive Session, under authority
of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i),to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel,and for a Closed Session,under authority
of RCW 42.30.140(4),to discuss collective bargaining with an employee association,including contract negotiations,
for approximately 35 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:20 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 5:55 p.m.No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Downie adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:55 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Downie called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Downie, Deputy Mayor Kidd, Councilmembers, Bruch, Collins, Gase, Merideth and
Whetham.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,C.Delikat,K.Dubuc,C.Fulton,B. Smith,
T. Agesson,N. West,G. Goodworth,K.Martinez-Bailey,and A. Fountain.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
United States Coast Guard Executive Officer Hans Govertson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MA'VrERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Proclamation in Honor of the United States Coast Guard
Mayor Downie read proclamation recognizing the longstanding presence held by the United States Coast Guard in
Port Angeles. The Port Angeles City Council,together with staff,wished to recognize the contributions of the United
States Coast Guard for their many years of dedicated service to the Port Angeles community. United States Coast
Guard Executive Officer Hans Govertson and Auxiliary member Marilynn Leonard accepted the proclamation and
thanked the community for the recognition.
2. Proclamation Recognizing Jesse Banks for his Contributions to the Port Angeles Calisthenics Park
Mayor Downie read the proclamation recognizing Port Angeles native Jesse Banks who raised more than$20,000 to
purchase equipment for the new Calisthenics Park at Erickson Playfield. Mr. Banks accepted the proclamation and
spoke about how the park,offers a free,safe and easy place for people to exercise outdoors and stay healthy.
PORT ANGELES CITY COtJNCIL MEETING—December 19„2017
3. Celebration of Council Accomplishments 2014-2017
City Manager Dan McKeen conducted a PowerPoint presentation that recognized the many accomplishments of the
City Council from 2014 to 2017.He praised their support of major projects,the reduction of government duplication,
infrastructure improvements, and Council's work to provide financial stability for the City. Manager McKeen
presented outgoing Councilmembers Brad Collins,Dan Gase, Lee Whetham and Mayor Patrick Downie each with a
framed proclamation,thanking them for their commitment,service,and dedication to their City.
4. Badge Pinning Ceremony for New Fire Department Personnel and Introduction of New Fire Engine
Fire Chief Ken Dubuc invited Council and the audience to view the new"Rescue I I"Fire Engine parked outside of
City Hall. Chief Dubuc and Assistant Chiefs Keith Bogues and Mike Sanders conducted a Badge Pinning Ceremony
for new Fire Department personnel:
• Michael Ingraham---Firefighter Paramedic
• Chase Laubach Firefighter Paramedic
• Bruce Symonds Firefighter EMT
• Dayvid Rypinski Firefighter Paramedic
• Tyler Jacobson—Firefighter Paramedic
• Tyler Gage—Firefighter Paramedic
Chief Dubuc noted that the department received hundreds of applications for the open positions and that the new
personnel were the very best and brightest. He said the department was thrilled to have them on board. Friends and
family personnel were in attendance to celebrate the occasion,each new firefighter having someone special pin their
badge to their uniform.
Mayor Downie recessed the meeting for a break at 7:07 p.m,The meeting reconvened at 7:24 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Proposed Adjustments to 2018 Utility Rates
Revenue Officer Glen Goodworth conducted a presentation that addressed the questions and concerns that were raised
at the first utility rate public hearing held on December 5,2017.Council discussion followed.
Mayor Downie continued the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.There being no public comment,the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
Mayor Downie conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3601
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending electric rates by making changes to Chapter
13.12,water rates by amending Chapter 13,44,solid waste rates collections by amending Chapter 13.54,stormwater
by amending 13.63,and wastewater by amending 13.65 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Whetham to:
Approve the ordinance as read.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mary Sue French,3124 South Maple Street,thanked the Council for all its service to the community.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined bl,gfy Manager
or Councilmember-
1. Councilmember Collins requested that the new Council look at the American Institute of Architects plan to
recreate a Mainstreet in Port Angeles and to convert First Street to a two-way street.
2. At the request of Manager McKeen,Mayor Downie added a Late Item,Extension of City/PUD Electric Set-vice
Area Agreement as Item 13 under Other Considerations.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Bruch to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes: November21, 2017
2. Expenditure Report: F'rom November 25, 2017 to December 8, 2017in the amountof'$1,570,650.44
3. Material Purchase: Pad Mounted/Overhead Electric Transt'rmners,Contract MEC-2017-52
4. Lodging Tax Grant Agreement with Lincoln Park BMX Association
Motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERA,riONS:
1. Update on Engineering Options for 81h Street Bridge Protective Screenings
Public Works and Utilities Director Craig)"ultonsaid that at the last meeting,City Council directed City staff to
continue an engineering-based analysis of protective options for potential short and long-term solutions for the 8th
Street Bridges. Director Fulton presented several options to the Council. Council discussion followed.
Based on Council discussion, Director Fulton said that staff could bring back to the second meeting in January a
further analysis on the chain-link fence option and three versions of the blended option for permanent screenings. He
said the analysis would include a look at maintenance and funding.Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Brach and seconded by Whethain to:
Direct staff to look at Option I (chainlink)and Option 3 (blended)for long-term options., and bring back concept
designs to include maintenance plans and finance plan,,,,,as soon as,possible.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. AFSC.ME I..ocal#1619 Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2018
Hunian Resources Manager Abbigail Fountain presented tile AFSCME Union one-year agreement that included a 3%
Cost of Living AdJustment(COLA), a transition to Regence High Deductible Health Care Plan with a health savings
account, and an increase in boot allowance.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Gase to:
Approve the terms of the Al SCME Local##1613 collective,bargaining agreement as stated in the summary.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Extension of City/PUD Electric Service Area Agreement
Director Fulton outlined the need f6r a time extension to the agreement with Clallam County PUD.
Councilmember Gase recused himself due to the fact that, in his capacity as Real Estate Manager for the Port of Port
Angeles,he is also in negotiations with Clallain County PUD.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Brach and seconded by Kidd to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a 12-month extension of the Electrical Service Area Agreement,until
31 December 2018,or until a new Service Area Agreementis finalized,whichever is sooner.
Motion carried 5-1,with Collins opposed and Gase recused.
CON'rRAo's & PURCHASING
1. Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Vertigo Marketing
Community & Economic Development Director Nathan West outlined the terms of the contract amendment which
was recommended for approval by the City's LodgingTax Advisory Committee. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Gase to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract amendment not to exceed a total of$257,985 for the 2018
budget and make minor modifications as necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
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2. Seventh Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Integral Consulting
Councilmember Bruch recused herself due to her employment with the Lower Elwha Klallarn Tribe.Councilmember
Gase recused himself due to his employment with the Port of Port Angeles. Both Councilmembers exited the meeting.
Attorney Bloor said the,City became actively engaged as a participant in the harbor cleanup process in 2012,and that
Integral has been providing technical services and scientific analysis to the City for several years. He said that
approving the agreements in phases is done specifically to assure that City Council periodically reviews the course
and development of large projects as they evolve over time.
It was moved by Merideth and seconded by Collins to:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into the Seventh Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Integral Consulting,Inc.,and to make minor modifications to the agreements, if necessary.
Motion carried.5-0.
Councilmembers Gase and Bruch returned to the meeting.
3. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Sargent Engineers
Director Fulton outlined the terms of the contract with Sargent Engineers,Inc., which has been assisting the City with
structural engineering services. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Bruch to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement, PSA
2015-10,with Sargent Engineers. Inc., in an amount not to exceed S 17,600, increasing the total contract amount to
S 141,713.00,and to make minor modifications to the agreement,if necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Bruch spoke about a recent newspaper article regarding a canceled meeting and tour of the Lower
Elwha'Fribal facilities. She said the meeting was legal,but there was an assumption by some that it was
inappropriate. She said that she hopes the Council and future Councils will do their best to govern from facts not
from assumptions.
Councilmember Merideth wished the four outgoing Councilmembers a free Tuesday night,saying it's been a
pleasure to work with them.He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
Deputy Mayor Kidd thanked Councilmember Bruch for her invitation to attend the meeting with Lower Elwha
Fribal members. She suggested that in the future the new Council review procedures so that if any one
Councilmember wants to set up a meeting with the rest of Council,they can consult with staff prior in order to
alleviate any miscommunication. She thanked all Council for their service and the City Manager for the presentation
on Council accornplishments.
Councilmember Gase thanked all the Councilmembers,for the privilege of working with them. fie said that although
there have been disagreements,fie knows that they've all had the best interests in the citizens at heart,
Councilmember Whetham said he truly enjoyed serving the public along with the other Councilmembers.He
thanked staff for putting up with him,and wished the new Council good luck.
Councilmember Collins said his eight years on Council went by quickly. He thanked fellow Councilmenthm.,the
community and staff.He advised the new Council to make sure they understand their legislative role acrd staff's
administrative role.
Mayor Dow me said that in his years of civic service,his tenure on the City Council has brought great memories and
enabled him to meet people he never would have.He said lie would miss serving on Council,and that the City had
become a sort of second home.
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It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Cease to:
Extend the meeting for up to 15 minutes.
Motion carried 7-0.
INFORMATION:
Manager McKeen spoke about the 2017 Work,Plan Update included in the Council packet.
SECOND PUB11C COMMENT:
David Mabrey, 1014 Georgiana,encouraged the City to keep moving forward.
Daniel Myrick.,general delivery Port Angeles,spoke about the value of life,lie challenged the new Council to beconte
a humanistic Council and to care about people more than money.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Downie adwjourned the meeting at 10:08 p.m,
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