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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Virtual Meeting
Port Angeles,WA 98362
May 31, 2022
3:00 p.m.
L 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 Kate Dexter, Councilmember Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin,
Councilmember Mike French
UAC Members Present: Chair Mattias Jarvegren, Terry Nishimoto, Richard French, and
Robert Kajfasz
UAC Members Absent: Laura Dodd
Staff Present: Thomas Hunter, Gregg King, Eric Walrath, Mary Sue French, William
Bloor, Chris Cowgill, Sarina Corrizosa, Vince McIntyre, Lucio Baack,
and Kari Martinez-Bailey
Others Present: Steve Luxton, Francesca White, and Ann Bryant
IL Approval of Minutes
Schromen-Wawrin moved to approve the May 8, 2022, minutes. Kate Dexter seconded
the motion.
Chair Jarvegren asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the
motion carried 7-0
Ill. Public Comment: The public is invited to provide written comments via e-mail prior to
the meeting, call-in and via Web Ex.
Mr. Steve Luxton of Port Angeles provided public comment on proposed City code
changes forAuxiliary Dwelling Units (ADU) and suggested additional changes he would
like to see included.
IV. `Hot' Items:
None.
V. Contracts and Budgets
i. Capital Financial Plan (CFP) 2023-2028 — The finance department went over the
utility's capital financial plan. The plan complies with City Council directives:
• Little or no rates increases,
• Fund depreciation,
• Leverage projects,
• No new debt,
• Focus on preventative maintenance, Complete the streets initiative
Finance Director Sarina Corrizosa went overthe CFP. In addition, she covered
completed projects,funded and unfunded projects, budgets,and funding
sources. Discussion on staff capacity and staff vs.consultants ensured.
Councilmember Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin moved to forward a favorable
recommendation to City Council to adopt the utility portion of the draft
capital facilities plan. Seconded by Kate Dexter.
Chair Jarvegren asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no
opposition, the motion carried 7-0
ii. Stormwater Source Control Program— Vince McIntyre, Stormwater Engineer,
provided informational presentation over proposed changes to the city municipal
code to comply with Washington State Department of Ecology(DOE)permit
requirements. Ordinance revisions are currently being reviewed by the DOE.
The information had been sent to the committee earlier. The committee was
encouraged to send additional comments before being sent to the City Council.
iii. Director Hunter went over proposed water and wastewater municipal code
changes forADU's. The proposed changes included:
• No new separate wastewater service
• No new separate water service
• No new development fees
• No base charges forADU water and wastewater meters
Discussion followed.
Councilmember Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin moved to forward a favorable
recommendation to City Council to adopt the Port Angeles municipal code
auxiliary dwelling unit revisions with the following amendment:
• removing the 6" connection requirement for existing side sewers
• removing base rates for all ADUs not just new ADUs
Mike French Seconded the motion. Chair Jarvegren requested a roll call
vote. The motion passed 5-1-1 with Kate Dexter, Mike French, Lindsey
Schromen-Wawrin, Robert Kajfasz, and Mattias Jarvegren in favor. Terry
Nishimoto abstained from voting. Richard French voted against the motion.
iv. Councilmember Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin moved to table the remaining
agenda items to the next meeting and adjourn. Seconded by Kate Dexter.
Chair Jarvegren asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no
opposition, the motion carried 7-0
VI. Legislative Issues: None
VII. Calendar of Actions & Meetings
Vlll. Next Meeting Date: July 12, 2022
IX. Adjournment: 5:18 p.m.
Chair Mattias Jarvegren Gregg King Power Resource Manager