HomeMy WebLinkAbout01232024 CC Agenda PacketJanuary 23, 2024 Port Angeles City Council Meeting Page 1
JANUARY 23, 2024
Special Meeting
City of Port Angeles Council Meeting Agenda
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I. Call to Order – Special Meeting at 5:00 p.m.
II. Council Photo
• Council will gather for a group photo.
III. Ordinances Not Requiring Council Public Hearings
1. Grant Authority to the Director of Public Works and Utilities for Cardboard Disposal / Conduct 2nd Reading /
Adopt Ordinance ............................................................................................................................................. Page 2
IV. Public Records Act Annual Training
• City Attorney William Bloor will provide a presentation on the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Records
Act, and Ethics for Elected Officials.
V. Adjournment – 7:00 p.m.
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
January 23, 2024
City Council
Mike Healy, Director of Public Works & Utilities
Ordinance Regarding the Disposal of Cardboard Waste
Background / Analysis: The City currently disposes of cardboard by transporting it to Seattle, WA for
recycling. This process incurs transportation costs of an estimated $225,000 annually or $2,300 per load.
The City ships approximately three loads per week of cardboard for recycling that average eight tons per
load and receives an $87 per ton rebate which helps to offset transportation costs. However, it is estimated
that with this rebate there is still a net loss to the city of approximately $1,600.00 per load.
At the January 9, 2024, Utility Advisory Committee meeting the committee received a presentation
regarding this item. A motion was presented by Member Dexter and seconded by Member Miller to
recommend to the City Council the proposed changes to Section 13.54.155 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code as presented, the motion passed unanimously.
Staff seeks City Council approval granting the Director of Public Works and Utilities the discretion to
dispose of cardboard waste at local/regional facilities, to allow the City to reduce the cost of product
transportation and disposal while fostering environmentally sound practices. This approach will also align
with the Strategic Plan issue of critical importance #4 – High Performing Relationships by supporting
local businesses who utilize these types of recyclables.
Funding Overview: There is no direct funding obligation of funds associated with this action.
Summary: The purpose of this memo is to receive City Council approval to grant the Director of Public
Works and Utilities the authority to dispose of recycled cardboard waste for environmentally sound and
beneficial use by regional facilities. This will curb transportation costs assessed for the current disposal
site in Seattle, WA. Eliminating these semi-tractor loads to the Seattle area will save costs to the Solid
Waste utility while also acting in an environmental stewardship model by eliminating truck generated
emissions associated with these trips.
Funding: There is no direct funding obligation of funds associated with this action, however it is
anticipated this change will provide a cost savings to the Solid Waste fund.
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading of the draft ordinance amending Chapter 13.54 of the
Port Angeles Municipal Code by adding a section relating to cardboard waste disposal and adopt the
ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. __________
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending
Chapter 13.54 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code by adding a section
relating to cardboard waste disposal.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DO HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 13.54 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to cardboard
waste disposal are hereby amended by adding a section of Chapter 13.54 as follows:
13.54.155 Cardboard Waste Disposal.
The Director is authorized to negotiate, approve, and enter into contracts and agreements, on such
terms and conditions that are in the best interest of the solid waste utility, with responsible third party
entities who agree take from the city recyclable materials and legally and environmentally dispose
of them.
. . . .
Section 2. - Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to,
the correction of the scrivener’s/clerical errors, references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes,
rules or regulations, or ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any references thereto.
Section 3. - Severability. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any person
or circumstances, are held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the provisions of
the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.
Section 4. - Effective Date. This Ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated to
the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum. This ordinance shall take effect five (5)
days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the ____ day of January, 2024.
_______________________
Kate Dexter, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
William E. Bloor, City Attorney
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Kari Martinez-Bailey, City Clerk
PUBLISHED: ___________________
By Summary
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