HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 02/12/2001 UTILITY ADVISORY CoMivllTtEE - SPEEIAL i~IEETING
PUJ~LIC WORKS CONFERENCE ROOM
PORT ANGELES, WA
FEBRUARY )2, 2OOI
3:00
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Ill. APPROVAL OF ~IlNUTES OF JANUARY 8, ;200
APPROVAL OF NIINUTE~ OF dANUARY ~, .~OO I
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. J~IOSOLIDS PERMIT APPROVAL (JEFF - VERBAL)
B. FREE DUMP DAY (DALE)
C. VIDEO ON cJo~s CONVERSION (DALE)
D. WHOLESALE POWER RATES (SCOTT)
CHARLES FORMAN Of BPA PRESENT
E. SOLfD WASTE ORDINANCES (TOM)
F. SOUTHWOOD COf~MUINfTY MEETING (JIM)
G. CAI~LE TELEVISION RENEWAL (LARRY)
H. WPAO AGREEMENT FOR 200 ~ (soo]r)
I. EXPANDED I~EMBERSHIP ON UAC
V. LAte ITems
Vi. NEXt MEETING - MARCH I 2, 200 [
Vii. AD,JOU RNMENT
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
January 8, 2001
I. Call to Order: ~.~'~-
Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m.
11. Roll Call:
Members Present: Chairman Campbell, Allen Bentley, Mayor Larry Doyle, Dean Reed, Larry
Williams
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Craig Knutson, Ken Ridout, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Jim Harper,
Dave Ire/and, Tom McCabe, Jeff Young, Doyle McGinley, Larry Dunbar,
Dale Miller, Cate Rinehart
Others Present: Karen Rogers, Dennis Bragg
IIL Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Campbell asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. None were given.
Chairman Campbell then asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of
December 11, 2000. Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes. Allen Bentley seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
IV. Election of New Officers:
Mayor Doyle nominated Dean Reed for the position of Chairman. Allen Bentley seconded the motion,
Mayor Doyle nominated Larry Williams to serve as Vice Chair. Dean Reed seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
V. Discussion Items
.4. Solid Waste Ordinance
Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent, advised that the yard waste could increase by 25% due to the
bum ban, banning yard waste from residential containers and the 90 gallon residential conversion program.
Mr. McCabe reviewed the changes in the ordinance and indicated that any errors would be corrected. A
discussion followed with concern over specific stump size limitations and questions regarding treated wood.
Dean Reed moved to recommend the City Council adopt the ordinance changes banning stumps at
the landfill, plastics from the yard waste stream, and yard waste from residential collection
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containers, beginning March 1, 2001. The ordinance is to include the editing and changes made at
the meeting. Mayor Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
B. Overhead/Underground Construction on "O" Street
Jim Harper, Electrical Engineering Manager, summarized the various reasons for pursuing overhead
construction instead of underground in an area where final grades have not been established. A short
discussion followed with a request to issue a press release explaining why this section of line is being
constructed this way.
Mayor Doyle moved concur with the staff recommendation to install this line overhead with the
condition that when the area is developed underground construction would be considered. Allen
Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Presentation of Concept Plans for Water, Sewer, Electric, and Fiber Utilities in the UGA East
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, gave an overview of the three areas being considered.
Gary Kenworthy, Deputy Director of Engineering Services, indicated the Solid Waste Division would not
be involved for a period of 7 years. Mr. Kenworthy addressed Wastewater indicating the areas mainly
contained septic tanks, however, a reference was made to a previous CH2M Hill study which provided
several alternatives. Doyle McGinley, Water, Wastewater Collection Superintendent, explained the
difference in the county LUD areas and Gale's Addition versus the area divisions the City is considering
and pointed out how the water is distributed. Jim Harper, Electrical Engineering Manager, discussed the
various options available according to different scenarios and addressed future capacity. Larry Dunbar,
Power Resources Manager, ended the presentation by focusing on the cable television franchise and fiber
optics issues. There were short discussions throughout the presentations.
No action taken. Information only.
D. Fiber Optic Cable Bid Results
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, explained that packets had been given to seven venders but only
a single bid came in at 40% over the initial estimate and which was consequently rejected. A short
discussion followed.
No action taken. Information only.
E. Fiber Optic Cable Purchasing Revised Authority
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, gave a brief background stressing that three attempts had been
made for advance purchase of cable without success. A discussion followed with concems expressed over
types of cable and establishing boundaries. Craig Knutson, City Attorney, suggested the resolution be
modified under Section 2 to include "provided that said special market conditions no longer exist this waiver
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shall cease to be enforced or in effect."
Mayor Doyle moved to recommend to reject the sealed bid received on December 20, 2000; waive the
competitive bidding process for the advance purchase of fiber optic cable; grant the City Manager
with the Public Works and Utilities Director as his alternate, the authority to negotiate and enter into
contracts for the advance purchase of fiber optic cable; and grant the City Manager with the Public
Works and Utilities Director as his alternate, the authority to place an order to purchase fiber optic
cable under a cooperative purchase agreement. Once contracts are executed, the City Manager,
Mayor and City Council will be promptly notified. Council Williams seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
F. Telecommunications Design Consultant Selection Update
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, indicated six firms had submitted a Request for Qualifications,
three had been interviewed and that staff was currently undergoing negotiations. Mr. Dunbar suggested that
due to a time factor a special meeting be arranged for the UAC to review the design engineering service.
A brief discussion followed.
Dean Reed moved recommend a special meeting on Monday, January 29, 2001 at 4 p.m. to obtain the
UAC's recommendation to City Council to proceed with telecommunications design engineering
services. Mayor Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
G. Telecommunications and Related Ordinances Report
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, highlighted the report citing the draft ordinance on
telecommunications (30 pages), the pole attachment ordinance (4 pages), wireless towers and
telecommunications facilities (11 pages) and updating existing related ordinances. Mr. Dunbar indicated the
report could be found on the interact at www.mcco.com/PortAngeles/index.html and that written comments
would be accepted through February 16, 2001.
No action taken. Information only.
VI. Late Items: None
VII. Next Meeting: January 16, 2001 6 p.m. - Workshop Reminder
January 29, 2001 4 p.m. - Special Meeting
February 12, 2001 3 p.m. - Regular Meeting
VIIL Adjournment:
Chairman Campbell adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 8, 2001
Orville Campbell, Chairman Cate Rinehart, Administrative Assistant
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January 29, 2001
L Call to Order:
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present: Chairman Reed, Allen Bentley, Mayor Larry Doyle, Orville Campbell, Larry
Williams
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Mike Quirm, Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Tanya O'Neill, Tim Smith, Scott
McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Larry Dunbar, Cate Rinehart
Others Present: Richard Li (Metropolitan Communications Consultants)
Todd Eckman (Lockheed Martin, Inc)
Peter Ripley (PA Journal)
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed confirmed the minutes of the January 8, 2001 meeting would be presented for
approval at the February 12, 2001 regular meeting.
IV. Discussion Items:
A. Power Supply Situation
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, explained the information being received on the power
situation on the West coast did not necessarily reflect the position the City is in. Mr. McLain further added
that an increase will occur in October 2001 but the final figures from Bonneville will not be available until
the end of February or March. A short discussion followed.
No action taken. Information only.
B. Fiber Optic Backbone Engineering Services
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, gave a brief introduction announcing the presence of
Richard Li (Metropolitan Communications Consultants) and Todd Eckman (Lockheed), Larry Dunbar,
Power Resources Manager, summarized the events to date. Mr. Dunbar further reviewed the business plan
purpose and schedule and the need for retaining a consultant to provide design engineering services. A
discussion followed with concerns expressed over withholding notice to proceed until the business plan is
complete and approved. Craig Knutson, City Attorney, suggested the professional services agreement be
amended under IV TIME OF PERFORMANCE to read "The CONSULTANT may begin work upon
receiving the notice to proceed from the City."
Orville Campbell moved to recommend the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the professional
services agreement to retain MCC and authorize completion of stage 1.a-c of the scope of work in an
amount not to exceed $166,882 if the business plan verifies the overall feasibility of the fiber optic
backbone. Mr. Campbell further moved to amend the agreement as previously suggested by thc City
Attorney. Mayor Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
VII. Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be held February 12, 2001, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room.
Larry Williams requested adding two additional members to the UAC as an item for discussion at that time.
VIII. Adjournment:
Chairman Reed adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
Dean Reed, Chairman Cate Rinehart, Admirfistrative Assistant
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pORTANGEI ES
WASHINGTON, U.S.A.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MI:MO
DATE: February 12, 2001
TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent
Dale Miller, Recycling Coordinator
SUBJECT.' Free Dump Day
Summary: The City of Port Angeles sponsors an annual Free Dump Day for all Clallam County
residents. Tighter controls are needed to prevent abuse of the program by non residential users.
Recommendation: Review the alternatives for the Annual Free Dump Day and place a
limit on the quantity of material and the size of the vehicle that brings items to be disposed
and the number of trips permitted.
Background / Analysis: The City of Port Angeles has sponsored an annual Free Dump Day for
the past few years to permit residents of Clallam County to dispose of unwanted non-hazardous
waste. It is proposed to sponsor another Free Dump Day, also known as Clean-Up Days and
Recycle Days in other communities, but with restrictions on the quantity and type of material and
the size vehicle that will be permitted to haul the material. Free Dump Day is free to the residents
that dispose of material, but there is a cost associated with the operation. Also it should be noted
that the tipping fee collected from commercial operators and residents includes the cost of
operating the Frae Dump Day.
The UAC is requested to review the background information and options and direct staff to
prepare a final recommendation to the City Council. Staff has a preferred recommendation.
Summary of previous events with special emphasis on the 2000 Free Dump Day
Table 1 summarizes the direct costs and waived tipping fees for the one day event.
TABLE 1
COST 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Tip Fee & $28,475.12 $25,559.04 $19,779.84 $23,235.84 $28,516.61 $15,533.58
Other Misc
Labor Not Avail. Not Avail. $1,373.97 $1,556.77 $4,105.39 $ 3,254.00
Total $28,475.12 $25,559.04 $21,153.61 $24,792.61 $32,622.00 $18,787.58
Free Dump Day
February 12, 2001
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In 1995 and 1996 only tip fee costs were recorded. In 1997 and 1998 staffbegan tracking labor
cost. In 1999 and 2000 all costs including site preparation cost and event overtime were included
into the labor totals. Attached is January 31, 2001 memo detailing costs for site preparations
needed for Dump Day.
From 1995 to 1999 vehicles arriving at the landfill site were only categorized by their point of
origin and the number of vehicles. This is illustrated in Table 2.
TABLE 2
Vehicles 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
City 478 368 275 373 329
County 488 472 362 420 472
In 2000 additional data was collected concerning point of origin of the participants and the
tonnage delivered. This is illustrated in Table 3.
TABLE 3
Agency Vehicles Tons
City of Port Angeles 474 76.08
City of Sequim 172 59.18
Forks 22 3.96
East County 157 39.80
West County 90 23.25
TOTAL 915 202.27
The UAC last year directed staff to request that other agencies assist with the event.
Clallam County had two individuals from the Environmental Health Division
City of Sequim usually has a five-day spring clean-up for their residents. In the past this tonnage
came to the Port Angeles Landfill as part of Free Dump Day. In 2000, Sequim paid for four of
the five days they collected waste from their spring clean-up. They were billed $3,414.93 for 54.2
tons. The City of Sequim was allowed to dump one day for free as part of Dump Day for a total
of 13.56 tons.
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February 12, 2001
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Clallam County Road Department paid $747.25 for 9.73 tons hauled by and from the Clallam
Bay Corrections facility. This material was generated by residents in the west end of the county
who normally do not use the Port Angeles Landfill.
Olympic Coast Clean-Up and the Olympic National Parks collected and hauled 3.69 tons of
materials from the beaches in the West End. Per City ordinance, fees were discounted by 50% for
a total amount of $283.40.
Staff Concerns
· The need to construct a safe dumping area at the working face of the landfill cell that
reduces capacity and increases cost.
· Abuse of Dump Day by non-residential users.
· The volume of waste received is double of the average daily rates. Materials are piled up
until the following work day.
· Proper separation of materials is not possible allowing for poor compaction rotes. Mixed
loads that may contain metal, appliances, and tires are dumped into the working cell.
· Inspection of potentially unacceptable materials cannot be accomplished based on the
volume of waste and number of vehicles anticipated for this event. The potential exists for
dumping of hazardous materials.
Alternatives/Options
Staff supports the Free Dump Day with the restrictions noted in the following Option number 1.
This would help reduce abuse by non-residential users.
1. Restrict the size of vehicles to 3/4 ton pick-ups or cars with trailers not to exceed 4'x8'.
One load per household with a limit of four tires and one each for refrigerators, freezers,
and other appliances such as washers and dryers.
2. Restrict materials to only t/res, appliances, and scrap metal. Residential only.
3. Change Dump Day to Saturday to reduce cost.
4. No change to the current program.
Also attached for your information is a table that summarizes four agencies that offer similar
programs to Port Angeles.
pORTANGELES
WASHINGTON, U.S.A.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO
DATE: February 12, 2001
TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent
SUBJECT: Solid Waste Ordinances
Summary: It is proposed to modify existing solid waste City Ordinances to reflect; 1) the
impacts of the Washington State regulations that prohibit outdoor burning of yard waste
including land clearing debris in Port Angeles and its surrounding urban growth area and 2)
remove plastics from the yard waste stream to permit greater flexibility in recycling.
Recommendation: City Council adopt the proposed Ordinance.
Background / Analysis: Effective January 1, 2001, yard waste and debris from land clearing
operations may not be burned inside the City limits nor in the Urban Growth Area around the
City per Washington State law. A presentation by Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority
(OAPCA) staff was given at the September 19, 2000 City Council meeting. The Public Works
and Utilities and Fire Department staffs have been working with OAPCA and local contractors,
businesses and citizens to develop a policy on how to implement the burn ban, determine the
potential impacts on the landfill, and get the word out.
At the last UAC meeting draft ordinances were proposed. The ordinances are attached for
review. When implemented they will 1) change the policy at the landfill for accepting yard
waste by eliminating the presence of plastics and limiting the size of material to be accepted and
2) modify the curbside collection program by eliminating plastics from yard waste and
prohibiting yard waste from being placed into refuse containers.
Yard Waste is projected to increase by twenty-five per cent as a result of the following factors:
A) Burn Ban
B) Banning yard waste from residential containers
C) 90 gallon residential conversion program
On October 24, 2000, a public forum on the outdoor burn ban was held at City Hall for
contractors, business owners, and citizens. Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority staff, the
Fire Chief, and the Director of Public Works and Utilities made presentations to the group with a
question and answer period. The focus was to provide information on State law, current yard
waste regulations, and feedback on potential impacts.
UAC Memo
Dated Febraary 12, 2001
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City staffhas developed a plan that addresses the various issues and concerns in the yard waste
program.
Ban Plastics from the Yard Waste Stream
By removing plastics from the yard waste stream, two new opportunities will be available for
yard waste. Clean yard waste will facilitate making class A compost and/or using it for hog fuel.
Yard waste comes to the landfill by two different methods. Customers throughout the county
bring their yard waste directly to the landfill, and City collection customers have their yard waste
picked up at the curbside. The City experimented with the removal of plastics with mixed
results.
a) The Port Angeles Landfill has a voluntary program in place. The landfill attendant
informs the user when they come across the scales to empty their plastic bags. The
landfill provides 2 - 300 gallon containers for citizens to dispose of their plastic bags.
This program is very successful and has a high compliance rate. 70% of the plastic has
been eliminated;
b) Waste Management conducted a 30 day trial at no cost to the City. Waste Management
instructed their drivers to remove yard waste from the plastic bags. The trial period
allowed them to determine if it was cost effective and efficient to remove the plastic bags
at the curb. They found that a significant extra effort was required and added cost to the
operation.
Ban yard waste from the residential containers
Yard waste that is disposed of in residential containers goes directly into the landfill cell. This
ban will help to effectively use landfill cell space, reduce collection cost, and materials will be
recycled. This will be especially critical when the City begins long hauling solid waste after the
current landfill is closed. Now is the time to start changing customers habits.
The attached ordinance will: 1. Ban plastics from the yard waste stream.
2. Exclude construction and demolition debris from yard waste. Debris, if appropriate,
may be placed in the cell.
3. Wood and tree limbs exceeding 4 inches in diameter and/or exceeding 4 feet in
length, rocks, sod and dirt are excluded from yard waste. This material may be
placed in the cell at the customary tipping fee.
4. Yard waste may not be placed in refuse containers
5. Yard waste may be placed in containers not exceeding 32 gallons, or tied in bundles.
6. Clarify that coinmercial users shall be charged a $20 per ton fee for yard waste.
UAC Memo
Dated February 12, 2001
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The City Attorney has drafted the attached ordinance.
Publicity for Ordinance Changes
A public relations program will be developed to assist the citizens with the
transformation. This would be done by the following methods:
a) Information in City utility bills.
b) Information available at the KONP Home Show and County Fair.
c) Information available at the landfill scale.
d) Informational advertisements on Channel 21.
e) Informational enforcement for the entire month of March with strict enforcement
effective April 2, 2001.
Attachments: Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising the
City's solid waste collection and disposal regulations and rates relating
to recycling and yard waste and amending Ordinance 2317 as amended,
Ordinance 2630, and Chapters 13.54 and 13.56 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Ordinance 2317 as amended and Chapter 13.54 PAMC are hereby amended
by amending PAMC 13.54.020 to read as follows:
13.54.020 Definitions. For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and
phrases have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this Section:
A. "Ashes" means solid waste products produced after the combustion of coal,
wood, other fuels, and other combustible material.
B. "City business" means any business whose principal place of business is within
the City limits of Port Angeles.
C. "City resident" means any person residing within the legal City limits of Port
Angeles.
D. "Collector of refuse" means the Solid Waste Utility within the Department of
Public Works and any person having a contract with or license from the City for the removal of
refuse, or any State-licensed refuse collector operating outside the City.
E. "Commercial dwelling" means a building or group of buildings designed,
intended for, or used for any purpose other than single or multiple dwellings, and shall include office
buildings. Any building or group of buildings where combined residence and business is practiced,
where such business is advertised by a sign of any type on the premises and/or is listed in the
telephone directory as a business, shall be classified as commercial, unless specifically exempted
by the City Manager or his designee, based on the services rendered.
F. "Container" means a receptacle which is of the type approved by the City and
fumished by the City for use with its mechanical refuse collection system. The container shall not
be less than 60 gallons nor more than 300 gallons in capacity. The two types of containers are roll-
out containers and stationary containers. Roll-out containers are 60 or 90 gallons in capacity and
have wheels for ease in moving the containers. Stationary containers are 300 gallons in capacity and
are used in alleys and for commercial applications.
G. "Contractor" means any authorized person contracting with or having a license
or permit to collect and dispose of refuse in the City, or his authorized agent.
H. "Dangerous waste" means any discarded, useless, unwanted, or abandoned
nonradioactive substances, including but not limited to certain pesticides or any residues or
containers of such substances which are disposed of in such quantity or concentration as to pose a
substantial present or potential hazard to human health, wildlife, or the environment because such
wastes or constituents or combinations of such wastes:
1. have short-lived, toxic properties that may cause death, injury or illness
or have mutagenic, teratogenic or carcinogenic properties; or
2. are corrosive, explosive, flammable, or may generate pressure through
decomposition or other means.
I. "Dead animals" means all animals, large or small, which may die or be killed for
other than food purposes.
J. "Director" means the Director of Public Works for the City of Port Angeles, and
his authorized supervisors.
K. "Garbage" means all putrescible animal or vegetable wastes resulting from
handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food in any private dwelling house, multiple
dwelling, hotel, restaurant, building or institution.
L. "Health officer" means the City or County health officer as defined by the laws
of the State.
M.' "Landfill" means the Sanitary Landfill disposal area as administered and
regulated by the City under Chapter 13.56 PAMC.
N. "Multiple dwelling" means a building or group of buildings designed as, or
intended for, or used as two or more dwellings, such as apartments, rooming houses, multiple houses
or courts and tenant houses; provided such building or group of buildings are under common
ownership and have a common refuse disposal site; and provided further, that such group of
buildings by nature of construction or reference infer multiplex dwelling, except tourist courts,
motels, hotels and trailer courts, or any other establishment catering to transient residents; and
provided that, for the purpose of this Chapter, three rooms shall be equal to one apartment and any
number of rooms shall be billed to the nearest multiple of three.
O. "Offal" means waste animal matter from butcher, slaughterer or packing houses.
P. "Person" means every person, firm, partnership, association, institution and
corporation. The terms also mean the occupant or owner of the premises for which service is
rendered pursuant to this Chapter.
Q. "Recycling Container" means a receptacle which is of the type approved by the
City and furnished by the recycling contractor for the collection of recyclable materials.
R. "Recyclable materials" includes all metals, all glass, some plastics (at a
minimum, two-liter soda bottles and gallon milk jugs), and some paper (at a minimum newsprint,
cardboard, ledger paper, and computer paper).
S. "Refuse" means garbage, rubbish, trash, and offal, as defined herein, placed and
stored together in a standard refuse container.
T. "Rubbish" means all cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, food containers,
wastepaper, rags, sweepings, small pieces of wood, excelsior, rubber, leather and similar waste
materials that ordinarily accumulate around a home, business or industry including lawn cuttings.
It does not include bulk waste, tree and hedge trimmings, dead animals, dangerous wastes,
hazardous materials, industrial waste or building waste resulting from construction or alterations.
U. "Sanitation service charge" means a charge imposed by the City Council for the
services performed by the Solid Waste Utility.
V. "Single dwelling" means a building designed as, or intended for, or used as, a
residence for a single family or a group of persons other than a single family, using such building
as a single housekeeping unit.
W. "Trash" means all waste matter not subject to decay or putrefaction which, for
the purpose of this Chapter, includes ashes.
X. "Waste" and wastes means all discarded materials and/or substances.
Y. "Yard Wastes" includes leaves, grass, flowers, etc., as well as branches and
pruning, less than four inches (4") in diameter and four feet (4') in length. "Yard Wastes" excludes
food waste, metals, plastics, and synthetic fibers, construction and demolition debris'
metat~, any wood or tree limbs over four inches (4") in diameter and/or exceeding four feet (4') in
length, rocks, sod, and dirt Cvfi~afiiiiia;.~.d ~vil~. (Ord. 2630, §1, 4/1/91; Ord. 2317 §2, 10/26/84)
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Section 2. Ordinance 2317 as amended and Chapter 13.54 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 13.54.060 to read as follows:
13.54.060 Container Requirements.
A. Required. It shall be the duty of every person in possession, charge or control
of any single dwelling, multiple dwelling, or commercial dwelling where waste is created or
accumulated, at all times to use City-owned containers, or other containers as approved by the
Director, in accordance with this Chapter and to deposit or cause to be deposited refuse therein. If
such a person is furnished a roll-out container, then such person shall be responsible for maintaining
the container in a clean condition.
B. Sunken cans and containers shall be prohibited.
C. Location. No containers shall be kept or stored within the confines of any street
or public alley in the City, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. In blocks in which there
are alleys, stationary containers shall be kept on private property in a convenient and accessible
location adjacent to such alley; provided that stationary containers may be located in City alley
rights-of-way if the Director determines that such placement is safe and practical. In blocks where
there are no alleys, roll-out containers shall be kept on private property until the day of collection;
provided that such roll-out containers shall be placed so that the lid opens toward the collection
vehicle when it is dumped and in a readily accessible location to the traveled roadway of the street
near the curb so that the automated collection vehicle can reach them on the appropriate day and
time; and provided further that such roll-out containers shall be removed from the curb within 24
hours after their collection.
For multiple dwellings and commercial dwellings, the stationary containers shall
be placed in a readily accessible location on private property, as approved by the Director for
collection using the mechanized vehicle.
Mobile home parks shall be required to provide central storage areas throughout
the mobile home parks for the location of refuse containers; provided that no individual mobile
home owner shall be required to walk more than 150 feet in any direction from his mobile home to
deposit or pick up his waste in the containers.
D. Special Containers. Suitable containers, such as compactor units and drop boxes,
may, with permission from the Director, be used by establishments which dispose of refuse in such
quantity that containers, as defined in this Chapter, would be impractical or inefficient. These
containers shall be kept in good condition with close-fitting lids and watertight construction. Should
the condition deteriorate, the Director may, upon notification in writing to the owner, require the
container to be replaced or repaired within 48 hours.
E. Prohibited Materials.
1. No rocks or dirt are to be placed in containers.
2. No manure, animal droppings, or human excrement are to be placed in
containers, but such are to be placed in separate containers and hauled by the owner to the Landfill
at the owner's expense.
3. No h-¢¢ oi ~,~u~ ~,~,~,~,,~ ,~,~ yard waste is to be placed in refuse
F. Container Damage and Replacement. If any container shall be damaged through
abuse by a residential or commercial user, the user shall replace the same or pay for its repair. (Ord.
2317 §3, 10/26/84)
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Section 3. Ordinance 2360 and Chapter 13.54 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are
hereby amended by amending PAMC 13.54.065 to read as follows:
13.54.065 Recycling Coii~ahi6r Requirements.
A. Participation in the recycling program shall be voluntary.
~rB_. Recyclable materials shall be deposited into City-provided recycling containers,
or other containers as approved by the Director. An approved container shall include a standard
plastic or metal garbage can, not exceeding 32 gallons in volume with two sturdy handles, one on
each side, and with a secure fitting lid with a handle."
t3C_~. Recycling containers shall be placed at the location and time designated by the
City for collection and shall be removed from that location within 24 hours after their collection.
t3D. All materials deposited into the City-provided recycling containers are the
property of the City. No unauthorized person shall scavenge, separate, collect, canT off, or dispose
of, such materials unless authorized to do so by written permit of the Director.
t~_E. Yard waste to be collected shall be placed at the location and time designated
by the City for collection. Yard waste shall be placed in approved containers for collection and such
containers shall be removed from the collection location within 24 hours after collection. Yard
waste meeting the definition of"yard waste" as set forth in PAMC 13.54.020(Y) shall be tied in
bundles. Plastic bags shall not be used as containers for yard waste.
No materials other than recyclable materials as defined herein and as designated
by the Director shall be placed in recycling containers. The presence ofnonrecyclable materials will
cause the container to be treated as refuse and a special pick-up charge assessed to the account.
FG_~. If any City-provided recycling container shall be damaged through the abuse
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of the user, the user shall replace the same or pay for its replacement or repair.
H_~. Each loaded container shall weigh a maximum of fifty pounds.
Section 4. Ordinance 2317 as amended and Chapter 13.56 PAMC are hereby amended
by amending PANIC 13.56.020 to read as follows:
13.56.020 Rates.
A. All Landfill users shall be charged and shall pay the following rates for dumping
refuse at the SanitaD' Landfill site (except as set forth herein):
Rate
$76.80 per ton with a $2.00 minimum charge.
B. In addition to the fees established by subsection A of this Section, uncovered
loads shall be charged an additional $5 fee.
C. Refuse requiring special handling, including but not limited to asbestos and low
level radioactive materials, shall be charged $190 per ton; provided that the rn~nimum charge for
refuse requiring special handling shall be $190. Special handling includes manifesting, immediate
burial, hand unloading and/or placement in the disposal pit by Landfill crews.
D. Landfill users' clean yard waste, as determined by the Landfill attendant, that
may be converted to compost will not be charged a fee except that commercial users, including but
not limited to landscaper services, lawn maintenance services, and tree pruning/removal services,
shall be charged $20.00 per ton.
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E. The Director may waive the Landfill fee for disposal of refuse and litter which
is collected and disposed of as a part ora City-sponsored beautification or cleanup program.
F. Recyclable materials being recycled at the Landfill will not be charged a fee.
G. The landfill tonnage rate shall be reduced by 4.6% for solid waste collectors who
have filed a certificate of exemption under WAC 458-20-250 from payment of the 4.6% solid waste
collection tax, so that the rate in effect on April l, 1994, shall be $73.27.
H. The landfill tonnage rate shall be reduced by 4.6% for the federal government,
its agencies and instrumentalities, and all refuse service contracts for such shall be exempt under
WAC 458-20-250 from payment of the 4.6% solid waste collection tax, so that the rate for same
shall be $73.27. (Ord. 2908, 3/1/96; Ord. 2894, 10/27/95; Ord. 2813, §l, 7/1/94; Ord. 2803 §l,
4/29/94; Ord. 2790 §1, 4/1/94; Ord. 2784 §2, 1/1/94; Ord. 2729 §2, 1/1/93; Ord. 2630 §5, 7/1/91;
Ord. 2599 §3, 8/1/90; Ord. 2454 § l, 8/24/87; Ord. 2436 §2, 3/1/87; Ord. 2378 §2, 2/7/86; Ord. 2317
§4, 10/26/84)
Section 5. Ordinance 2317 as amended and Chapter 13.56 PAMC are hereby amended
by amending PAMC 13.56.060 to mad as follows:
13.56.060 Landfill Disposal Area Regulations.
A. Use Generally. The City Sanitary Landfill disposal area shall be open at such
times designated by the Director. Those persons hauling their own refuse to the disposal site shall
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place such refuse where directed by the operator of the disposal area and shall pay those fees as set
forth by the City Council.
B. Origin of Refuse. Acceptable refuse originating within the City limits and
transported to the Sanitary Landfill by any person shall be accepted for disposal during the
designated hours of operation. All persons offering such acceptable refuse may be required to
submit proof of origin of the material in the form of a certificate certifying ownership and that the
material originated within the City. Use of the Sanitary Landfill site by persons living outside the
City limits shall be upon the basis of a special service charge set by the City Council. Waste
originating outside Clallam County shall be unacceptable for disposal at the Sanitary Landfill except
as otherwise provided in PAMC 13.54.070.
C. Burning. It is unlawful for any unauthorized person to set fire to, or burn, any
waste in the Landfill grounds used by the City unless granted permission by the Director to do so.
D. Scavenging. All materials delivered to and disposed of at the Landfill are the
property of the City. No unauthorized person shall scavenge, separate, collect, carry off, or dispose
of, such material unless authorized to do so by written permit of the Director.
E. Unlawful Entry. It is unlawful for any person to enter the Landfill area except
when an attendant is present during the designated hours of operation.
F._:. Wood waste. Wood waste consisting of material larger than four inches in
diameter shall not be accepted at the landfill com~ostin~, facility.
G_~. Yard waste. Yard waste may be accepted at the landfill composting facility, but
it shall be free ofcontaminants~ including but not limited to~ plastic bags~ refuse~ rocks~ sod. dirt. and
construction and demolition debris.
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Section 6. Severability If any provisions of this Ordinance or its application to any
person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the provisions
of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.
Section 7..Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days after the date of
publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the __ day of ,2001.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
By Summary
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pORTANGELES
WASHINGTON, U.S.A.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO
DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2001
TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: JAMES L. HARPER, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER
SUBJECT: SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY MEETING
~ The landlocked overhead electric facilities in the Southwood area are
scheduled to be replaced with underground facilities in the street right of way this summer. A
meeting with the residents and property owners has been scheduled to inform them of the project and
what to expect. Letters are being mailed to each household inviting them to attend the meeting
scheduled for 6:00 PM February 22, 2001 in the City Council Chambers. Notices of the meeting
will appear in the Peninsula Daily News on February 14t~ and 18th.
The Southwood homeowners and residents may experience disruption of traffic in the neighborhood
and some damage to landscaping by the excavation. They will also be required to have an electrician
convert their overhead service to underground. The City Council on September 19, 2000 approved
a recommendation to assist the home owners with this conversion cost by reimbursing them 90%
of the lowest bid or actual invoice cost, whichever is lower. The methodology of how this assistance
is to be accomplished will be explained and discussed with the customers affected.
WASHINGTON, U.S.A.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO
DATE: Febmaty 12, 2001
To: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: Larry D. Dunbar
SUBJECT: Cable Television Franchise Renewal - Public Proceeding Commencement
Summary,: The City's cable television franchise with Northland Cable Television (cable
operator) expires on September 30, 2003. On October 3, 2000, the cable operator requested its
franchise be renewed. The City must commence a public proceeding to begin the renewal
~rocess no later than April 1, 2001.
recommendation: Recommend Council authorize Staff to commence the public
proceeding using the public information/involvement strategy recommended herein.
Background/Analysis: On December 15, 1987, City Council approved a fifteen-year non-
exclusive cable television franchise that will expire on September 30, 2003. On October 3, 2000,
the cable operator made a formal request to renew/ts franchise with the City in accordance with
the Cable Communications Policy Act (Act). The cable operator's franchise renewal request was
made within thirty to thirty-six months from the date the franchise expires, preserving their right
to pursue renewal of the franchise. On October 17, 2000, the City Council approved a
professional services agreement with Metropolitan Communications Consultants (MCC) for
completion ora telecommunications future needs and interests assessment for the next cable
television franchise. The scope of work included a public proceeding and preparation of a draft
cable television franchise for renewal negotiations. Council was also advised that the cable
operator would be charged a fee to help offset the City's cost of renewing the franchise.
Franchise renewal process
A formal tl~ree-step process is used to renew a franchise in accordance with the Act. The formal
renewal process contains procedures and standards designed to give stability and certainty to the
renewal process, while continuing to provide the City with the ability to assure that the cable
operator's renewal proposal is reasonable to meet the community's needs and interests, relative
to the costs thereof. The procedure is also designed to assure that the renewal process does not
impose uttreasonable requirement on the cable operator. Adhering to the formal process does not
preclude the City from informal negotiations with the cable operator.
The process includes 1) a public proceeding, 2) consideration of the cable operator's franchise
renewal proposal, and 3) an administrative hearing (if required). In order to preserve the City's
authority under the Act, the City must commence with Step 1 of the renewal process (public
proceeding) before April 1, 2001. The public proceeding includes an assessment to determine
the future cable-related needs and interests of the community; and to review the cable operator's
performance and compliance with the current franchise.
Utility Advisory Committee Memo
RE: Cable Television Franchise Renewal - Public Proceeding Commencement
Page 2
Upon completion of the assessment, a report will be prepared by MCC for City Council
consideration. After the report's findings and recommendations are approved, MCC will prepare
a draft franchise to be used for negotiations with the cable operator. Step 2 of the renewal
process includes receiving the cable operator's franchise renewal proposal, negotiations,
followed by a public notice and comment period prior to adoption. Step 3 of the renewal
process, an administrative proceeding, would follow a City Council preliminary assessment to
deny the franchise renewal in the event the cable operator's proposal does not reasonably satisfy
the Community's needs and interests. An illustration of the franchise renewal process is
presented in Attachment A.
Public information/involvement strategy
The public proceeding has two purposes: to determine the future cable-related needs and
interests of the community; and to review the cable operator's performance and compliance with
the current franchise. The involvement strategy for current and prospective subscribers is to
conduct a cable television service survey followed by a public hearing. An advertisement in the
local newspaper will invite citizens to complete a survey. A draft survey will be presented at the
meeting. The Cable Operator, Cable TV Government & Education Channel Advisory
Committee, Utility Advisory Committee and City Council will be involved to assess the City's
future educational and governmental access channels, upgrade requirements, past performance
and franchise compliance, and standard provisions of the new franchise. A summary of the
stakeholders, involvement strategies, and main topics to be assessed is presented below:
Stakeholders Involvement Strategy Assessment Topics
Cable Meetings and discussions Past performance, franchise compliance, cable-
Operator followed by negotiation related future needs and interests, upgrade plans
Customer service standards, customer information
: and notices, billing procedures, service quality and
Current and Cable television service reliability, installation and repair services,
prospective survey and a public programming selection, number of channels, rates,
subscribers hearing franchise renewal, future needs and interests
Number of educational and governmental access
Educational channels, production resources, capital
and Cable TV Government & contribution, televising of City Council meetings
governmental Education Channel and other programming, cable service to
organizations Advisory Committee community facilities
Cable television service
survey, public hearing, Upgrade requirements including hybrid
Utility Advisory fiber/coaxial network, institutional network,
Community Committee consideration emergency override, increased channels
Cable television service
survey, public hearing, Past performance and franchise compliance,
Utility Advisory Franchise term, pole rental, franchise fee, and/or
Commtmity Committee consideration utility tax, franchise renewal fee amount, sanctions
Attachment A
Formal franchise renewal process
Cable Operator
Renewal
Request
101112000
Public Interests Report Cable Operator Administrative
Proceeding Proposal Proceeding
Stakeholder City Council Preliminary
Involvement Approval of Informal/Formal Assessment to Deny
Report Negotiations
Cable Operator (4/17/2001) Franch se Renewal
Subscribers ~
Utility Advisory City Cable Operator
Committee Negotiations Renewal Proposal
Draft (by 10/17/2001)
Government and
Educational ~-
Access Advisory for / I /~O
Committee Request | Needs and Interests
Informal/FormalI-- /~ Reasonably Met?
City Steering Proposal
Committee (by 7/17/2001) / (by 2/14/2002)
L
yes
Public Hearing Public Notice and
(3/20/2001) Comment Period
Past
Performance & Franchise Ordinance
Franchise Adoption
Compliance (by 9/30/2003)
pORT
WASHINGTON, U.S.A.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO
DATE: February 12, 2001
To: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems
SUBJECT: Western Public Agencies Group (WPAG) contracts for 2001
Summary: The City has been a member of the Western Public Agencies Group for several years. It is
comprised of 22 Washington public utilities with similar interests. Each year the group contracts with
two consultants and develops a scope of work for issues expected during the year. This year's total
contract amount is estimated to be $219,000, of which the City's share will be less than $10,000. This
expense was included in the 2001 budget.
Recommendation: Recommend Council authorize the Public Works Director to sign the attached
agreements with Marsh MundorfPratt and Sullivan, and EES Consulting for WPAG services
during the year 2001 for an amount not to exceed $10,000.
Background / Analysis: The City of Port Angeles, along with 21 other public utilities in
Washington, are members of the Western Public Agencies Group. This group was formed in
1980 to share costs in contracting with experts in the regional power field. The law firm of Marsh
Mundorf Pratt and Sullivan and EES Consulting are the two primary consultants to WPAG.
Each year, the members of WPAG establish a budget based on expected regional issues for the
year. Allocations of the total budget are divided among the participating utilities based on
number of customers, KWH sales, and utility investment. The City's share ora total WPAG
budget of $219,000 is $8,198 or 3.7%. This expense was included in the City's 2001 budget.
The budget in the prior year was about $260,000 with the City's share about $9,854. As this
budget is an estimated amount, and not all utilities participate in the entire scope of work, it is
requested that the City enter into the agreement with a cap of $10,000.
Attached are the scope of work and agreements for the 2001 calendar year with Marsh Mundorf
Pratt and Sullivan, and EES Consulting. These agreements have been reviewed by the City
Attorney.
Attachments: Marsh Mundorf Pratt and Sullivan agreement
EES Consulting Agreement
N 5PWKS~LI GHT~POWM~MEMOS\wp ag2001 .wpd
EXHIBIT A
Western Public Agencies Group
2001 Scope of Services and Budget
The Western Public Agencies Group (WPAG) comprises 22 publicly owned utilities in the state
of Washington: Benton REA, Clallam County P.U.D. No. 1, Clark Public Utilities, the City of
Cheney, the City of Ellensburg, Grays Harbor County P.U.D. No. 1, Kittitas County P.U.D. No.
1, Lewis County P.U.D. No. 1, Mason County P.U.D. No. 1, Mason County P.U.D. No. 3,
Pacific County P.U.D. No. 2, the City of Port Angeles, Snohomish County P.U.D. No. 1, and
members of the Pierce County Cooperative Power Association, which includes Alder Mutual
Light Company, the Town of Eatonville, Elmhurst Mutual Power and Light Company, Lakeview
Light and Power Company, the City of Milton, Ohop Mutual Light Company, Parkland Light and
Water Company, Peninsula Light Company and the Town of Steilacoom.
Together the WPAG member utilities serve more than one million customers and purchase more
than 12 billion kilowatt-hours from the Bonneville Power Administration ("Bonneville") each
year. WPAG member utilities also own or receive output from more than 500 megawatts of non-
Bonneville generation and purchase more than 400 megawatts of power from sources other than
Bonneville. WPAG members are winter-peaking utilities with lower annual load factors.
WPAG members' similar characteristics have caused them to join together to represent their
interests before Bonneville, and in other forunas in the Pacific Northwest and the United States
since 1980. WPAG has intervened as a group in every major Bonneville rate proceeding since
enactment of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act of 1980.
WPAG's interests have also been represented in Congress, before the Northwest Power Planning
Council, and in other regional forums.
The scope of services presented here includes areas that various other organizations, of which
WPAG members might also be members, cannot advocate for WPAG members due to conflicts
of interest within those organizations. WPAG thus fills a need that is unmet by membership in
the Public Power Council, the Northwest Public Power Association, the Pacific Northwest
Utilities Conference Committee and other similar groups.
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
The 2001 scope of services for WPAG is proposed as follows:
· Reopened Rate Case
BPA has reopened the rate case and is proposing a 20% increase to ratio. In addition, it is
proposing many changes de,'rimental to our interests, including a four month CRAC
collection period, unfiltered ability to increase rates without review, and exempting others
(IOUs, DSIs) from certain increases. Vigorous participation is warranted.
· General WPAG Activities and Meetings
During 2000, EES Consulting and MMP&S will monitor and comment on regional and
federal activities of general interest to include BPA-related legislation, ISO/RTO progress,
Regionalization of BPA, and any other new topic of mutual interest and relevance. Monthly
meetings will be held to brief WPAG members on these activities.
· RTO
Stage 2 of the RTO filing will take place in the December-May time period. This will
include agreement drafting, lobbying, FERC comments and possible litigation. This is the
process that decides who will benefit from the regional transmission system.
· Northwest Chapter
While the tie in the Senate makes major policy initiatives less likely, it appears likely that
there will be a push on electric issues that may include Northwest and BPA issues. Lobbying
and legislative drafting may be necessary if this takes off.
· DSI Survivability
BPA is considering additional subsidies to keep the DSIs in operation. Strenuous efforts
should be made to reclaim this power for service to public loads.
· Regional Benefits
There is likely to be another push to reallocate the federal power among the IOU, public
power and DSI interests. WPAG participation will be important to presenting a strong public
power position.
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EXHIBIT A
· Olympia Legislative Session
The 2001 legislative session is not expected to deal with WPAG-related activities in any
major fashion such as industry restructuring or deregulation, but will undoubtedly touch on
other utility issues such as taxation, financial/rate information sharing, telecommunication
issues, etc. EES Consulting and MMP&S will monitor these activities on behalf of WPAG's
specific interests. This monitoring will be greatly assisted by Mason County PUD #3's on-
site support.
· Litigation
A challenge to the Subscription ROD is pending, and additional challenges to BPA rate and
subscription decisions may be initiated. These decisions and budget amounts will be made
on a case by case basis.
· Public Agency Exchange Buyout
About one-half of the WPAG utilities participated in the Exchange. BPA must offer
Exchange contracts, which may present a buyout opportunity, and would include analysis,
negotiation and contract drafting. A budget for this activity will be offered on a utility-
specific basis.
As has been the case in past years, individual WPAG member utilities may choose not to
participate in one or more elements of the above scope of services. The budget provided below,
and the allocation that is attached, assumes that all member utilities will participate in all
elements of the scope of services. It should be noted that the BPA Slice Product technical and
legal work product will be administered via a utility-specific agreement and outside of this
WPAG contract.
Budget
The budget for the scope of services described above is calculated at the following billing rates
for EES Consulting and MMP&S:
EES Consulting
President .................................................................................. $120 per hour
Vice President ........................................................................... 110 per hour
Project Manager ........................................................................ 100 per hour
Analyst or Engineer ............................................................. 80 - 95 per hour
Clerical ................................................................................ 40 - 60 per hour
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EXHIBIT A
MMP & S
Principal .................................................................................. $135 per hour
Associate ................................................................................... 110 per hour
These billing rates will remain in effect through December 31, 2001.
On the basis of the above billing rates, the labor budgets of EES Consulting and MMP&S are
estimated separately as follows:
Labor Budget
Task EES Consultin~ MMP&S Other Total
Reopened Rate Case $50,000 $30,000 $80,000
General 20,000 30,000 50,000
RTO 5,000 10,000 15,000
NW Chapter 5,000 5,000 10,000
Regional Benefits 10,000 10,000 20,000
Lit/~_ation
Olympia 5,000 5,000 5,000 15,000
TOTAL LA BOR $95,000 $90,000 $5,000 $190,000
In addition to labor costs, out-of-pocket expenses will be billed to WPAG members at their cost
to EES Consulting and MMP&S. At 15 percent of labor costs, it is estimated that $29,000 in
total out-of-pocket expenses will be incurred for all work elements as a whole. Out-of-pocket
costs will be billed by whichever organization actually incurs the expense.
As always, the allocation of the budget among WPAG members is open to negotiation by the
participants. We have attached an inter-utility allocation predicated on the most recent available
utility data, assuming a 15 percent maximum allocation to any one utility. This allocation
assumes that all current WPAG member utilities will participate in all of the 2001 activities.
After a final count of WPAG participants, a final budget by utility will be prepared. An example
of the budget's allocation is attached at the end of this narrative.
Project Staffing
The staffing for this project will be similar to that for past WPAG activities. Gary Saleba and
Terry Mundorf will be the principal representatives for EES Consulting and MMP&S,
respectively. Additionally, an ad hoc work group of technical representatives from each utility
may be used to address specific needs.
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
EES CONSULTING, INC.
Billing Address
RO. Box 52810, Bellevue, Washington 98015-2810
(425) 452-9200
This Coesulting Services Agreement (herein Agreement) is made belwee~ EES Consulting, Inc., (hefeinaSsf*EES CONSULTING") and the Cit'J ~ Port Angeles, RO. Box
1150, Fort Angeles. Washington 98362 (he~einaltef "CLIENT').
I. SCOPE, COMP£NSATION AND QUAUTY OF CONSULTING SERVICES
EES CONSULTING will provide the services anci be compertsated fo~ these serwces as described in Exhibit A. attached bete~o.
1. Timing of Work. EES CONSULTING shall commerx:e work o~q o~ about January 1. 2001.
2. Relationship of Parties. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. E ES CONSULTING is an independent con,actor under this Agreement. This Agreement gives no rights or
EES CONSULTING, INC. (~ j ~,~ /.~ ~ CITY OF PORT ANGELES
B)': Gary Saleba~ ~~ B~:,,
Date: December 18. 2000 Date:
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made between BENTON RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION,
WASHINGTON; CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON; CITY OF CHENEY,
WASHINGTON; CITY OF ELLENSBURG, WASHINGTON; CITY OF MILTON,
WASHINGTON; TOWN OF EATONVILLE, WASHINGTON; TOWN OF STEILACOOM,
WASHINGTON; ALDER MUTUAL LIGHT COMPANY, ELMHURST MUTUAL POWER
AND LIGHT COMPANY, WASHINGTON; LAKEVIEW LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY,
WASHINGTON; OHOP MUTUAL LIGHT COMPANY, WASHINGTON; PARKLAND
LIGHT AND WATER COMPANY, WASHINGTON; PENINSULA LIGHT COMPANY,
WASHINGTON; PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CLALLAM COUNTY,
WASHINGTON; PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CLARK COUNTY,
WASHINGTON; PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAYS HARBOR,
WASHINGTON; PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT OF KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON; PUBLIC
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON; PUBLIC UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 3 OF MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON; PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO.
2 OF PACIFIC COUNTY, WASHINGTON; PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON; (Public Utilities); and MARSH MUNDORE
PRATT & SULLIVAN (Attorney) for the provision of legal services and the payment of
compensation as specified herein.
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities presently purchase electric power from the Bonneville
Power Administration (BPA) pursuant to wholesale rate schedules determined by BPA after
public hearing pursuant to Section 7 of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and
Conservation Act (Act);
WHEREAS, BPA is considering adoption of various policies, rate forms and long-term
contracts which would have a major impact on the wholesale rates of the Public Utilities, and
WHEREAS, BPA is preparing to conduct heatings and public processes to decide issues
which will affect Bonneville's wholesale rate schedules and Power Sales Contracts for the Public
Utilities; and
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities wish to actively participate in these heatings and
processes to protect the interests of their ratepayers, and
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities may wish to diversify their power supply sources,
It is Therefore Agreed That:
1. The Attorney shall advise, assist and appear on behalf of the Public Utilities in
hearings and public processes relating to issues set forth Exhibit A referenced
herein attached and as directed by the Public Utilities.
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2. Public Utilities shall compensate the Attorney for these services at an average
hourly rate not to exceed $135.00. Out-of-pocket expenses, such as telephone,
telecopy, copying and postage, and reasonable and necessary travel expenses shall
be in addition to the hourly rate. The Attorney shall send each of the Public
Utilities an itemized statement for legal services rendered and out-of-pocket
expenses on a monthly basis.
3. The Attorney fees and out-of-pocket expenses incurred hereunder shall be divided
among the Public Utilities according to the formulas attached in Exhibit A.
4. The activities encompassed by this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit A attached
hereto. No other activities shall be undertaken without prior authorization of the
Public Utilities. It is understood that the length and mount of work necessary in
these proceedings is unique and the cost may exceed these estimates.
5. Files of the Attorney relating directly to the foregoing legal services shall be
available for examination by the authorized representative of the Public Utilities
or their attorneys and shall, upon reasonable request, be turned over the Public
Utilities if the Attorney ceases to act as attorney for the Public Utilities.
6. Because the attorney-client relationship is dependent upon mutual trust and full
confidence, an individual Public Utility, the Public Utilities collectively, or the
Attorney may terminate this Agreement at any time upon written notice.
MARSH MUNDORF PRATT & SULLIVAN
Date: January 1, 2001 By: .
Terence L. Mundorl
UTILITY
Date: By:
Manager
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2/12/2001 Draft
Internet Survey Form
City of Port Angeles
Residential Cable Television Service Survey
The City of Port Angeles is asking for your input before renewing the
franchise with the cable operator.
The information you provide is considered confidential, will not be
disclosed, and will only be used for the City's survey.
:[NSTRUCTZON TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY: Please provide your
name and contact information, and respond to each question by
darkening the circle with a click of your mouse. Please select the
response that comes closest to your own opinion. A space is provided at
the end of the survey if you have any additional comments or
recommendations you would like to share. After you have completed the
survey locate the "submit" button and send it to the City with a click of
your mouse.
Contact person
Please tell us about your experience with Northland
Customer Information and Notices Very Very Don't
satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied dissatisfied know
1, Information on products, services, C' (~ C' ~' O
options, rates
2, Channel lineup notices C' C' (~ C' 0
3, Billing and complaint procedures ~- C' (~ ~' C'
4. Advance notice of changes ~' ~' C' C' C*
Very Very Don't
Billing Procedures satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied dissatisfied know
5. Billing is clear, concise and (~ (" C (~ (~
understandable
6, All services arid charges are itemized (- (~ (-- (- (~
7. A summary of bill is provided ~, C' ~ I~ 0
8, Refunds are timely ~' C' C' C' ~
9. Discount for retired and disabled
individuals
10, Billing due dates and grace period (" ~' ~' ~' C'
2/12/2001 Draft
Internet Survey Form
Service Quality and Reliability Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied dissatisfied
11. Picture signal quality
12. Sound signal guality
Don't
13. Ny signal does not need to be
amplified by extra equipment
14. Service corrections within 1 day of
Up to 2 Don't
15. Frequency of outages per each 3
months
Installation and Repair Service Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied dissatisfied
16, Telephone and Office Availability
17. Appointments are made and kept
18, Outages are promptly corrected
19. Otter service problems are promptly
20, Prompt installation of new service r
21, Installation workmanship
22. Employee identification
Other television topics Yes No Don't know
23. My household watches television
programs instead of going to the
movies or renting videos
24, My household is Increasing the time
it spends watching television
25. During the last year, have you
purchased one or more of the
following? Yes No Don't know
a Cable television
b Satellite dish
c High definition television
d Digital video disk (DVD)
26. During the next 12 months, do you
plan to purchase one or more of the
following? Yes No Don't know
a Cable television
b Satellite dish
c High definition television
d Digitat video disk (DVD) C
Cable television services
Please indicate the service tier(s) you subscribe to and your Satisfaction/dissatisfaction with programming selection,
number of channels and monthly rates
Monthly
Current Programming Rates (taxes not
Subscriber Selection Number of Channels included)
Service Tier (brief description) Current
Yes No Satisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Rate Satisfied Dissatisfied
27.Basic (27 channels) C' C'
28,Expanded Basic (41 (' (~ (~ (~ ¢' ¢* $40.95 C' r
channels)
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channels)
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channels) (' (" C' (" C' (' $79.99
33.Pay per view (22 channels) C' C' (", C' (' (, $3.99
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May we have your opinion?
H¥ Future Needs And [nterests Strongly StrongJy No
programs (such as news, ar~ and sports) if (' (' (" ('
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39. My household would like to more music (~ C' C' ('
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control device to b~ock out obscene or indecent ~ f~ f~ ¢'
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tlow much more are you willing to pay to satisfy your needs and interests?
My Needs end Interests None Si/Month $3/Month $5/Month $10/Month
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47. Televised Council meetings (" C' (' ('
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City of Port Angeles
Solid Waste
Ordinance Revisions
Tom McCabe
Solid Waste Sup~dnte~lent
February 12, 2001
Today's Presentation
· Why Modify Solid Waste Ordinances?
· Ordinance Development
· Ordinance Changes
· Impacts to Commercial Customers
· Impacts to Residential Customers
· Enforcement
· Publicity
· Questions ? ? ?
Why Modify Ordinances ?
· Increased Yard Waste Anticipated
· Bum Ban Effective January 1, 2001
· Smaller Refuse Containers Inerease Recycling
· Increase Recycling Efforts
- Hog Fuel
- Class "A" Compost
Ordinance Development
· Business and Residential Forum: Oct 2000
· Verified Commercial Alternatives
· Curbside Test for Removing Plastics
Ordinance Changes
· Eliminate Plastics from Yard Waste
· No Longer Accepted for Composting:
- Branches and prunings: >4" D &/or > 4' L
- May be placed in Cell
· Clarification of Commercial Charges
(no change in fees)
Impacts to Commercial
Customers
· Most large material to go to local
commercial processor
· Uniform Billing of $20/ton
· No Wood or Tree Limbs
- > 4 inches in Diameter &/or > 4 feet in Length
Impacts to Residential Customers
· No Use of Plastic Bags
- Currently Voluntary at Landfill
· 32 Gallon Container acceptable at Curbside
· Bundles Acceptable at Curhside
· No Wood or Tree Limbs
- > 4 inches in Diameter &/or > 4 feet in Length
· No fee for Yard Waste at Landfill
(current practice)
· No Yard Waste in Refuse Containers
Enforcement
· Informational Enforcement for March
· Enforcement for April
Publicity
· Utility Bills
· KONP Home Show
· County Fair
· Information at Scale Shack
· Channel 21
· Press Releases
Questions ? ?