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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Virtual Meeting
Port Angeles,WA '98362
September 8,2020
3:00p.m
1, A, Call to Order
Mayor and Chair Kate Dexter called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.
B, Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present: Mayor and Chair Kate Dexter, Councilmember Brendan Meyer,
Councilmember Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin
UAC Members Present: Vice Chair William Atkinson, Mattias J6rvegren, Paul Coikns
UAC Members Absent: Raj Jethwa, and Laura Dodd
Staff Present: Thomas Hunter, Gregg King,Jonathan Boehme, Shailesh Sheire,
Marian Bodart, Sarina Caririzosa, Mary Sue French, Bill Bloor, Diana
Bagw6ll, Michelle Hale, Yvette Nichols
Others Present: 0 Citizens
A Approval of Minutes
Mattias J6rvegren moved to approve the July 14, 2020 minutes. William Atkinson
seconded the motion.
Chair Kate Dexter asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition,
the,motion carried 5-0,
/it. Public Comment: None-The public is invited to provide written comments via e-mail
prior to the meeting.
Members expressed concern that public comment is by email only, Kate Dexter stated
this is being looked at as staffing and staff training is a concern,
IV. 'Hot' literns:
Thomas Hunter, Director of Public Works& Utilities reported the City has issued a
declaration for Stage It water shortage due,to the flows on the Elwha. Continue to monitor
to,determine Stage Ill. Coincidentally, also in a historic fire hazard window. Discussion
was held on water shortage and related future projects.
V. Contracts and Budgets:
A. Cost of Service Analysis (COSA)Water& Wastewater
Sahna Carrizosa, Finance Director, introduced Mary Sue French, Cost and Capital
Accountant who provided an overview of the methodology and process for the 2021 and
2022 cost of service analysis for water and wastewater rates. The methodologies
approved by the UAC and City council in 2019 have been used to calculate the
preliminary rate proposals. Best practice and benchmark are used for utility rates. The
rates are set to cover the cost of the utility, and competitively compared to other utilities
to make sure they are not overly high. Only residential and commercial rates reviewed.
Base rates going down and variable rates going up equals minimal or no change, This
CO SA review is informational only.
The final model will be sent to members in mid-October for the November 101h UAC
meeting piresentationaindrecommendations. November 17 Conduct the 1st reading of
the ordinances, Open the Public Hearing, Continue the Public Hearing to December 1,
2020. December 1st, conduct the 2nd reading of Ordinances. Continue the Public
Hearing, Consider the UAC recommendation, Adopt the Ordinances.
Vt. Informational Only Items: None
V11. Legislative Issues: None
VIM Calendar of Actions & Meetings
Thomas Hunter, Director of Public Works & Utilities stated the Calendar of Actions is to
provide members notice of topics so questions could be addressed prior to the meeting.
Thomas asked members to contact him via email or call with questions.
Ix. Next Meeting Date: November 10, 2020
X. Adjournment: 4:21 pm
Chair Kate Dexter Yvette Nichols, Administrative Specialist if