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FEBRUARY 13, 2024
City of Port Angeles UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Agenda
This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting. In hybrid meetings, members of the public, Council
members, and City staff have the option to attend the meeting in person, in Council chambers at City Hall
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located at 321 East 5 Street, Port Angeles, or remotely via telephone or video link.
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to best serve the needs and/or convenience of the UAC and the public. The Chair will determine time of break.
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may include the following:
A. Call to Order – Regular Meeting at 3:00 p.m.
B.Public Comment
The Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) desires to allow the opportunity for Public Comment. However, the
business of the City must proceed in an orderly and timely manner. Visit https://www.cityofpa.us/Live-Virtual-
Meetings to learn how to participate during public comment and or watch the meeting live. Written public
comments can be submitted to: gking@cityofpa.us, comments will not be read aloud but will be made part of
the record. Comments should be received by 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
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must proceed in an orderly, timely manner. At any time, the presiding officer, in the presiding officer's sole
discretion, may set such reasonable limits as are necessary to prevent disruption of other necessary business. At
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more than 20 people are signed up to speak each speaker may be allocated two (2) minutes.
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Individuals who are residents of the City or own businesses within the City will be called to speak first, with
preference given to those who wish to speak to an item on the meeting’s agenda. If time remains, the presiding
officer will call other individuals wishing to speak, generally in the order in which they have signed in. If time
is available, the presiding officer may call for additional unsigned speakers.
Persons speaking shall state their name, whether they reside within the City limits, whether they have any other
pertinent connection to the City, and whether they are appearing as the representative of an organization.
Excerpts: Council Rules of Procedure Section 12
C. Late Items
To be placed on this or future agendas, including any executive session needed during or at the end of the meeting.
D. Minutes January 9, 2024 | Approve
E. Solid Waste Transfer Station Permit Renewal – For Information Only by Mike Healy, Director Public
Works and Utilities
F. Bonneville Power Administration post-2028 Power Contract Update – For Information Only
by Gregg King, Power Resource Manager and Ryan Neil, Attorney for WPAG
G. Electric Vehicle Charger Grant Recommendation by Gregg King, Power Resource Manager
I. Next Meeting March 12, 2024
Adjournment
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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEEMEETING
Hybrid Meeting
Port Angeles, WA 98362
January9, 2024
3:00 p.m.
I.A. Call to Order
Chair Mattias Järvegren called the meeting to order at 3:04 pm.
B.Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present:Mayor Kate Dexter, Councilmember Amy Miller and Councilmember Lindsey
Schromen-Wawrin
UAC Members Present:Chair Mattias Järvegren, Terry Nishimoto and Robert Kajfasz
UAC Members Absent: Richard French and Laura Dodd.
Staff Present: Public Works and Utilities Director Mike Healy, Power Resources Manager Gregg
King, City Engineer Jonathan Boehme, Systems Network Analyst Daniel Harris,
Energy Analyst Joey Currie, and Assistant City Attorney William Bloor.
II.Public Comment The public is invited to provide written comments via e-mail prior to the meeting, call-
in and via WebEx.
There was no public comment.
III.Late Items
Public Works and Utilities Director Mike Healy added an update on Solid Waste Cardboard to the agenda.
IV.Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Miller moved to approve the November 14, 2023, minutes.
Member Kajfasz seconded the motion.
Chair Järvegren askedif there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried
6-0.
V.Solid Waste Special Condition Permit and Rate Recommendation
Public Works and Utilities Director Mike Healy explained that the Transfer Station receives requests to
take solid waste that it is not currently permitted to accept. The City is currently working with the
Department of Ecology to become permitted to acceptadditional classes of waste. Director Healy gave
the UAC notice that new rates will be forthcoming for these new waste items.
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Late Item – Solid Waste Cardboard
Director Healy updated the UAC on the economics of clean cardboard in solid waste and changes to the
municipal code. It costs the City $2,500 per load three times a week to haul cardboard to Seattle. The
Seattle source pays the City about $400 per load for the clean carboard. leaving a $2,100 per trip deficit.
Meanwhile there are customers in Port Angeles that the City would like to sell the cardboard to.
To be able sell the cardboard an amendment to the Port Angeles municipal code 13.54 needs to be
made. Director Healy is finalizing the amendment and is looking for the UAC’s support.
Several members voiced support for the amendment.
Mayor Dexter made the motion that “the UAC forward a favorable recommendation to the City
Council to adopt the ordinance amending the Port Angeles municipal code 13.54.”
Councilmember Miller seconded the motion.
Chair Järvegren asked if there was unanimous consent regarding the motion. Hearing none, the
motion passed 6-0.
VI. 2024 Conservation Program
Power Resources Manager Gregg King presented an informational report on how the Bonneville Power
Administration (BPA) conservation program is funded, previous and current conservation budgets and
outcomes, and plans to promote conservation in the current funding cycle.
UAC members questions and discussion followed.
VII. Calendar of Actions & Meetings
The UAC was asked what topics they would like the UAC to see in the upcoming calendar year.
Suggested topics included:
Periodic updates on BPA contract negotiations
The Clean Energy Transformation Act plans and compliance
Utility rate system that averages utility base rates across blocks or neighborhoods rather than
individual houses
The New Large Single Load (NLSL) limitations to utilities
Community Solar
Updates on the new Light Operations Building
Port Angeles’ water supply and potential supplements
Transfer Station composting
How to improve utility connects to new buildings
UAC sub-committee on delinquent accounts
VIII. Next Meeting Date: February 13, 2024
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IX. Adjournment: 3:53 p.m.
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Chair Mattias Järvegren Jessica Toth,
Public Works Management Assistant
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Date: February 13, 2024
To: Utility Advisory Committee
From:Mike Healy, Director, Public Works & Utilities
Subject: Solid WasteTransfer Station Permit Renewal –For Information Only
Summary:The City has received notice that the Operating Permit for the Solid Waste Facilities has
been granted by the Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services for a term effective
January 19, 2024,through December 31, 2028. The Terms and Conditions of this permit renewal remain
unchanged.
Funding: There is no funding impact associated with this item aside from the annual permit fee
Recommendation: None, this item is for information only.
Background / Analysis: During the permit renewal process this year the County Department of
Health proposed a Special Condition as captioned below:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
“During a public health emergency as defined by the Health Officer, the Health Officer
may direct the Transfer Station to receive solid waste which may not normally be
accepted at the Transfer Station. Materials accepted in this manner will not force the
Transfer Station to violate Federal, State, or County codes. Safe handling guidance will
be provided to the transfer station with any such requests. Procedures for specific
emergency response situations will be developed in cooperation with Clallam County
Environmental Health Services and be integrated intothe Operations Plan as they are
completed.”
The cityraised objections to this addition given that it was overly broad and could cause harm tothe staff
at the Transfer Station byaccepting for disposal items that either they may be in conflict with transport or
hauling agreements already in place or may endanger staff by excepting items that they are not trained to
accept and which may by their biological composition may not be immediately aware of any unique
hazards associated therein. County andCity staff discussed this matter andagreed that this language
should be stricken from the operating permit and agreed that discussions should continue as a part of the
Solid Waste Management Plan update process.
Clallam County Department of
Health and Human Services
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Environmental Health Services 111 East 3 Street Port Angeles, WA 98362-3018
Tele: 360-417-2328 FAX: 360-457-9795
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January 19, 2024
Bruce Dorcy
City of Port Angeles
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321 E. 5 Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
RE: Solid Waste Transfer Station Permit
Dear Mr. Dorcy:
Enclosed is the solid waste permit for the Port Angeles Regional Transfer Station (SLW2006-001). The
permit is valid from January 19th, 2024, through December 31st, 2028.
Additionally, the language below which was originally added to the permit has been removed.
Language regarding how Environmental Health and the City of Port Angeles can work together to
address future public health emergencies can be discussed during the next Solid Waste Management
Plan update process but will not be included in this permit. Please review the changes and if you have
any questions, please let me know:
Removed language:
VI. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
During a public health emergency as defined by the Health Officer, the Health Officer
may direct the Transfer Station to receive solid waste which may not normally be
accepted at the Transfer Station. Materials accepted in this manner will not force the
Transfer Station to violate Federal, State, or County codes. Safe handling guidance will
be provided to the transfer station with any such requests. Procedures for specific
emergency response situations will be developed in cooperation with Clallam County
Environmental Health Services and be integrated into the Operations Plan as they are
completed.
Please call (360) 417-2358 or e-mail me at eli.owens@clallamcountywa.gov if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Eli Owens
Environmental Health Specialist I
Enclosure-Solid Waste Permit
CC: Jennifer Garcelon, Clallam County - Director of Environmental Health
Derek Rockett, Department of Ecology Facilities Specialist
Date: February 13, 2024
To: Utility Advisory Committee
From:Gregg King, Power Resource Manager
Subject: Bonneville Power Administration post-2028 Power Contract Update–For Information
Only
Summary: The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has been holding a series of workshops and
listening sessions to determine how to structure the wholesale power contracts for the next contract
period beginningOctober 1, 2027, in the Fiscal Year 2028 (FY). The end of the current BPA power
contract is October 2027. BPA’s goal is to have executed contracts by the end of the calendar year in
2025.
Funding:N/A
Recommendation: Information Only.
Background / Analysis:
In November 2008,the City of Port Angeles, entereda twenty-year wholesale power contract with the
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), coinciding with the majority of the Northwest public electric
utilities. The City,a full-requirements customer, determinedthiscontract was beneficialasthe BPAisa
one-stop electric powerand transmissionprovider at a reasonable price-point. BPA provides low-cost,
carbon-free hydro and nuclear power, axillary and electric services, and offers administrative and
legislative support. As a quasi-federal agency, BPA’s power prices do not contain a profit margin which
results in lower prices.
Ryan Neil, Attorney for the Washington Public Agencies Group (WPAG), has been the lead in tracking
and providing input to BPA on behalf of the City of Port Angeles and twenty-three other public utilities.
Mr. Neil will provide updates on the BPA process and impacts to the City.
Funding Overview:
N/A
Date: February 13, 2024
To: Utility Advisory Committee
From:Gregg King, Power Resource Manager
Subject: Electric VehicleCharger Grant Recommendation
Summary: The City of Port Angeles has received two grant award notices for Electric Vehicle(EV)
charging. The US Department of Transportation(USDOT)has awarded the City$2.1 million to install 50
EV chargers at different locationsthroughoutthe City for public use and for current and future city fleet
electrificationuse. The Washington State Department of Commerce(DOC)has also awardedthe City
$22,500 to install a DC Fast Charger (DCFC). These grants will establishPort Angeles as atravel
destination for all fuel source travelers, promotes clean energy, and encourages a carbon freefleet
electrification andtransportation system.
Funding:USDOT awarded the City grant funds in the amount of $2.1 million;a20% City match is
requiredin the estimated amount of $525,000. Funds for the matchwill be allocated from wholesale
power cost savings in the electric utility. Washington State DOCawarded the City grant funds in the
amount of $22,500 with no City match required.
Recommendation: Provide a favorable recommendation for City Council to authorize the City
Manager to approve the USDOT EV Charger and WAEVCharge grants and sign the corresponding
contracts,pending a satisfactory contract review, and to make minor changes as needed.
Background / Analysis:
In May 2023, the Cityapplied for the US Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling
Infrastructure Grant to install50 EV charging stations comprised ofa mix of DC fast chargers and type II
chargers throughoutCity owned property.Subsequently,asix-month delaywithinUSDOTdelayed
funding decisions on grant awards. On January 18, 2024, the City received notice that it was one of the
recipients selected to receive the USDOT in the amount of $2.1 million for a total project cost of $2.6
million.
In November 2023, the Cityapplied for a Washington State Department of Commerce EV charging grant
to install fiveEV chargers comprised of a DC fast charger and fourtype II chargers.The DOC grant will
paya flatfeefor each charger. Additional money willbe needed ifthe EV chargers arenot purchased and
installed for the grant specified flat cost. On January 24, 2024, the City received notice that it had been
selected as a grant recipient in the amount of $22,500.
Staff is waiting for the contracts from both agencies and require the City Attorney to review both
contracts.
Staffrequests that the UAC provide a favorable recommendation for City Council to authorize the City
Manager to approve the USDOT EV Charger and WAEVCharge grants and sign the corresponding
contracts pending a satisfactory contract review from the City Attorney, and to make minor changes as
needed.
Funding Overview:
USDOT awarded the City grant funds in the amount of $2.1 million; a 20% City match is required in the
estimated amount of $525,000. Funds for the match will be allocated from wholesale power cost savings
in the electric utility. Washington State Department of Commerce awarded grant funds in the amount of
$22,500 with no City match required.
I.Next UAC Meeting
March12, 2024
3:00 – 5:00 PM
This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting.
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