Saturday, April 22, 2017

Meeting minute review: Highlight of the April 4th meeting of the Port of Port Angeles

Topic: Broker Commission Policy

Executive Director, Karen Goschen provided a history of the previous iterations and changes made to the broker commission policy over the last several commission meetings. She then briefly described the specific changes made to the leasing and sales sections of the policy from the March 21, 2017 commission meeting.
 Commission Action: Commissioner Burke made a motion to adopt the broker commission policy with the changes described in the Item for Consideration (IFC) and as discussed. Commissioner Beauvais seconded the motion for the purpose of discussion. Discussion and
questions followed. Commissioner Beauvais amended the motion to include verbiage for staff to incorporate that for commissions over $50,000 the broker fee and payout would be
 determined prior to listing as approved by the Port Commission. Commissioner Burke restated  his original motion and the amendment. The vote was called for and the motion passed unanimously.
 B. Broker Commission for 10:10 building (32:09 to 44:26)
 Executive Director, Karen Goschen presented the broker commission for the 10:10 building at 2140 West 18th 72 Street Port Angeles if it was leased for the advertised amount. She explained
 that the broker fee would be $25,000 at lease execution, $25,000 at occupancy, $24,371.30 on  the second anniversary of occupancy and $24,371.30 on the third anniversary of occupancy. Discussion amongst commission and staff followed.
 Commission Action: Commissioner Beauvais made a motion that in marketing the Port’s building located 2140 West 18th 78 Street that the Commission approve a five percent broker procurement fee for the first five years and to payout the procurement fee over three years. Commissioner Burke seconded the motion. The vote was called for and it passed unanimously.
( source agenda packet for this week's port meeting starting on page 7)
http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/04252017-238

Special meeting on Tuesday April 25th starting at 9AM
Meeting highlight topic: SEPA Report – Terminal 7 Stormwater Conveyance Improvements
BACKGROUND:
The Port proposes to install a stormwater treatment system at the Port Terminal 7 Log Yard. The goal of proposed treatment system is to meet the permit benchmarks values established under the Industrial Stormwater General Permit administered by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
The first phase for the implementation of a treatment system is the construction of an improved stormwater conveyance system to direct runoff to a single outfall.
Stormwater from the Site currently discharges to Port Angeles Harbor via multiple catch basins with approximately eight corresponding outfalls. Specific project elements
included under this Phase 1 project:
1. Abandonment of existing catch basins and outfalls
2. Regrade site so that overland flow conveys stormwater runoff to proposed lift station
3. Construct new lift stations and approximately 3,000 feet of pressure main to convey stormwater to Treatment Area. (Treatment will be designed and constructed under Phase 2)
4. Utilize existing Outfall-1 for point of discharge for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of this project
See full agenda for further details: http://portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/04252017-238

Other Port Happenings...
Joint meeting with the board of Clallam County at 11:AM
Agenda items include: 1 Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance
2 Early public comment session (total session up to 10 minutes)
3 Work session topics
A. Economic Development Corporation quarterly report
B. Composite Recycling Technology Center quarterly report
C. Small Business Development Center quarterly report
D. JEC conference report – Port and CRTC
4 Public comment session (total session up to 20 minutes)
5 Adjourn
See full agenda: http://portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/04242017-237

Launch Ramp Floats Set for Re-Installation
The floats at the Port Angeles Boat Haven west launch ramp will be installed for the spring and summer months during the week of May 1st 2017.
http://portofpa.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=144


What's on the Clallam County agenda?

 Clallam County work session meeting agenda item(s) highlights
Discussion regarding financial information request from Department of Natural Resources for 2018
Executive Summary:
A preliminary review of the financial information Clallam County and the junior taxing districts will request from the Department of Natural Resources for the calendar year 2018. Commissioner Johnson is requesting this item to be placed on the work session for discussion.
See for further details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=38&meta_id=8898

Economic Development Corporation (EDC) introduction of new Executive Director, discussion regarding EDC 2017 and beyond, Opportunity Fund funding request, and Associate Development Organization.

Agreement extension with Duncan Fobes, of Patterson, Buchanan, Fobes & Leitch Inc. P.S. for legal services in connection with Lange, et al. v. Clallam County, et al., Kitsap County Superior Court No.  14-2-01064-0 (2c)*
Per BOCC direction, a request for extension of the Personal Services agreement with counsel Duncan Fobes of the Patterson Buchanan Law Firm in connection with Lange, et al. v. Clallam County, et al., Kitsap County Superior Court No. 14-2-01064'0.
See for further details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=38&meta_id=8903
Meeting is on Monday starting at 9AM
See full work session agenda: http://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=38

County Commission regular session on Tuesday, agenda highlights
Resolution authorizing expenditure from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for the approved 2017 Lodging Tax Funding application for the Road Department – Olympic Discovery Trail

Executive Summary:
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee announced an opportunity for business grants for large-scale events, projects, or infrastructure improvements from monies received from a consumer tax on lodging.
Clallam County's Lodging Tax Fund will be the primary source of County funding for activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism in the unĂ­ncorporated areas. A press release was issued November 1, 2016 to request applications to be submitted by any non-profit entity, any public entity, or any group of elĂ­gible organizations (RCW 67.28) by December 30, 2016.
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met on March 28,2017 to review the Road Department -
Olympic Discovery Trail- Hwy 112 to Waterline Road applications and to make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.
Further details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=143&meta_id=8941

Resolution adopting the following Supplemental Appropriations:
Health and Human Services Operations – Funds received from the Department of Health USDA/WIC Nutrition and Local Support programs to fund training and registration expenses for staff training and to purchase office furnishings/$3,875
Sheriff’s Operations – Receipt of an increased compensation amount from the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe for contract policing services as per Interlocal Agreement/$50,000
Parks and Facilities – Capital Projects – An unanticipated monetary donation from the Peninsula Northwest Shooting Park Association to be used solely for the purpose of the construction of a shooting range in Clallam County/$39,305
See resolution: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=143&meta_id=8947
See full agenda of regular session on Tuesday starting at 10AM
http://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=143





CITY OF PORT ANGELES HAPPENINGS

City Council to hold Public Hearings on May 2nd and May 16th
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold public hearings at the regular City Council meetings of Tuesday, May 2, 2017, and May 16, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., or soon thereafter.
The purpose of the public hearings is to receive input on:
The Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for 2018-2023; and
Proposed adjustments to the Medic 1 utility fee.
The public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street. City Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you need any special accommodations to attend the meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 360-417-4634.

ANNUAL CLALLAM SPRING CLEAN UP DAY to BENEFIT PA FOOD BANK
The Annual Clallam Spring Clean Up will be Sunday, April 23, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Regional Transfer Station, 3501 West 18th Street in Port Angeles. City and county residents can take advantage of this event by cleaning up their homes, yards and neighborhoods and hauling the waste materials to the Transfer Station. Household garbage and large items are accepted for disposal. Yard waste, tires, large appliances, and other metals will be recycled.
The $10 admission benefits the Port Angeles Food Bank. Checks and cash only - no credit cards accepted and no food donations. Loads are limited to one per household and can be no greater than a full size pick-up truck or a 5 foot by 8 foot trailer. No commercial loads or vehicles. Tires, metals, waste oil, antifreeze, auto batteries and yard waste must be separated for recycling and there is a limit of up to 4 tires and 4 refrigerators/freezers per household. No paint or hazardous waste will be accepted.
Before you dump, be sure to log on to www.2good2toss.com and see if you can give it away or even sell it instead! This website is sponsored by the Solid Waste Division for all Clallam County residents. Please take computers and televisions to the Goodwill and mercury lighting to Thurman Supply or Around Again for free recycling.
For more information, contact the Solid Waste Division at 360-417-4872 or visit the City’s website www.cityofpa.us

Other regional meetings...

City of Sequim agenda lightlight: Ordinance amending rates and fees
See full agenda for details: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1613

City of Forks agenda item highlight: Public hearing on the comprehensive plan
See agenda for details: http://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/agenda42417.pdf

Clallam County PUD
CLALLAM COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE FOR APRIL 24, 2017
Commissioner Work Session
A Commissioner work session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and will be held in the Lake Crescent
Boardroom at the District’s Main Office, located at 104 Hooker Road in Carlsborg. The purpose
of the work session is for staff to present the results of the recent customer survey.
Following the work session the Commissioners will conduct a special meeting to hold an
executive session to discuss with legal counsel litigation or potential litigation pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(i). No final action is anticipated and no other business will be transacted.
https://www.clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Preagenda-April-24-2017.pdf


PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA MEETING HIGHLIGHT TOPIC: Resolution 17-019 Related to Affordable Housing at the City’s Cherry Street Properties; Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Homeward Bound D/B/A Olympic Housing Trust, and Authorizing a Loan
See full agenda: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1205


Jefferson County Commission meeting agenda highlight:
RESOLUTION NO. re: Amending the Gardiner Community Center Guidelines for Operation (Repeals & Replaces Resolution No. 04-12)
See full agenda for details: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commissioners/Agenda/2017%20Agendas/04-24-17.pdf

Local news story highlight
Peninsula Daily News story: Port Angeles sales tax increase to appear on Aug. 1 ballot
The Port Angeles Transportation Benefit District board, which consists of Port Angeles City Council members, Tuesday unanimously approved offering the city’s more than 12,300 voters the option of approving, in the Aug. 1 primary election, a 0.2 percent retail sales tax increase to fund street projects.
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/politics/port-angeles-sales-tax-increase-to-appear-on-aug-1-ballot/


NEWS COMMENTARY TOP STORY
CSMONITOR: How to make natural calamities ‘dull’
Natural disasters like the current drought in Somalia need not evoke a frantic global reaction. By pooling their risks in regionwide insurance schemes, more countries are better prepared to quickly respond to disaster.
http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2017/0420/How-to-make-natural-calamities-dull

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