Exhibit one: Fluoride Advisory Vote Ballot Resolution
Background/Analysis: At its meeting of August 2, 2016, Council voted to conduct an advisory
vote during the 2017 Municipal General Election, on the question of whether or not to fluoridate the City’s water supply. To submit the issue to the voters, Council must adopt a resolution directing the Clallam County Auditor to place the proposition on the November 7, 2017 ballot. Passage of the attached resolution will implement Council’s intention to place the question of fluoridation before voters. The County has reviewed the resolution for statutory compliance. The deadline for filing the resolution with the County Auditor is August 1, 2017.
Funding Overview: Election Costs for this proposition would be paid from the General Fund.
Costs for ballot measures are shared by the entire County, based upon the size of the jurisdiction and the number of items on the ballot. Typically, propositions placed on the General Election ballot are significantly less expensive because more questions come before the voters in November than during a primary or special election. The County estimates it will be between the low end of $900 and the high end of $2,500 to conduct the advisory vote in November.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
providing for the submission to the voters of the City of an advisory ballot
seeking citizen input regarding the fluoridation of the City’s municipal water
supply at an election to be held November 7, 2017.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles as follows:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council of the City of Port Angeles seeks citizen opinion as to whether to resume fluoridation of the City’s municipal water supply. To accomplish that, Council hereby finds and declares an advisory ballot measure, asking whether fluoridation should be resumed, should be submitted to the voters of the City at the Municipal General Election on November 7, 2017.
Section 2. Election. In order to measure citizen opinion on fluoridation, the Council hereby authorizes the ballot measure as described below to be submitted at an election to be held on November 7, 2017.
The Clallam County Auditor is hereby requested to submit the proposition hereinafter set forth to the qualified voters of the City.
Section 3. Ballot Title. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify the following
proposition to the Clallam County Auditor in substantially the following form:
CITY OF PORT ANGELES PROPOSITION NO. 2
FLUORIDATION OF MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
Exhibit 2
Petition to Reclassify as a Second Class City – Ballot Resolution
Background/Analysis: Port Angeles now is classified as a non charter code city under Title 35A
RCW. On May 4, 2016, a citizens’ group, Our Water-Our Choice, filed with the City a petition for
“an election so the voters of the City of Port Angeles can decide whether to change from the current council-manager form of government under RCW 35A to the council-manager form of
government under RCW 35 in a second class city in order to elect a full new city council.”
On June 1, 2016, the Clallam County Auditor issued a Certificate of Sufficiency certifying that the
petition substantially complies with the statutory requirements. By state statute, a petition of this type must be voted on at the next municipal general election - November 7, 2017. To submit the issue to the voters, Council must adopt a resolution directing the Clallam County Auditor to place the proposition on the November 7, 2017 ballot. The deadline for filing the resolution with the
County Auditor is August 1, 2017.
At its April 4, 2017, meeting, Council was presented with the issues regarding the validity of the petition along with several options. After reviewing all of the available options, Council directed staff to present a resolution with a ballot title that utilizes the exact language of the petition.
Therefore, the ballot title presented in the attached resolution includes the exact language
contained in the body of the petition. This will ensure that the ballot language presented to the voters is the same language that was in the petition that was circulated for citizens’ signatures.
The County has reviewed the resolution for statutory compliance.
Funding Overview: Election Costs for this proposition would be paid from the General Fund.
Costs for ballot measures are shared by the entire County, based upon the size of the jurisdiction and the number of items on the ballot. Typically, propositions placed on the General Election ballot are significantly less expensive because more questions come before the voters in November than during a primary or special election. The County estimates it will be between the low end of $900 and the high end of $2,500 to place the ballot measure before voters in November.
Editorial Comment: At this point I think the folks who is pushing this city governmental change is sounding like Don Quixote chasing windmills! I say exhibit one pretty much makes exhibit 2 a moot point.
(For further city council highlights see City happenings)
County Commission Happenings..
County Commission work session on Monday, starting at 9:AM
Agenda highlight items:
Elwha Bridge alternate route discussion
Executive Summary:
A small group has been addressing the Elwha Bridge issue for several weeks with focus on the Dan Kelly alternate route. They belíeve it needs closer examination by an unbiased third pafi so that the best decision is reached. They are convinced that another bridge in the floodplain is risky and maybe even more expensive. Glenn Wiggins, Bill Kindler, John Teichert and KevÍn Yancy will be briefing the Board on the Elwha Bridge alternate Dan Kelly alternate route.
Certification of Applicant Match for the Spruce Railroad Grade/Daley Rankin Tunnel Restoration project
Executive Summary:
Clallam County has received notice from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) that the County's RCO grant for the Spruce Railroad Grade/Daley Rankin Tunnel Restoration is likely to be funded under either the House or Senate funding scenarios if the proposed program funding amounts remain the same in the adopted final budget. RCO requests that the county certify that it has the match money needed to fully fund this project if it is awarded grant funding
Full work session agenda: http://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=39
County Commission regular session Tuesday starting at 10AM
Agenda highlight item(s)
Agreement with Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for funds for Developmental Disabilities Services
Executive Summary
The attached DSHS Long-Term Payable Agreement sets up procedures for Health & Human Services to receive "advance" funds from the State to make payments to local providers for Developmental Disabilities Services without spending down local funds prior to reimbursement. Currently, we have 998,842 in State advance funds. This Agreement is from July L,20L7 - June 30, 2018.
Notice of hearing to be held at 10:30 a.m., May 16 regarding Policy 245 – Hazard Communication Program.
CITY HAPPENINGS
More City Council meeting agenda highlights
Ordinance Proposing Adjustments to Medic 1 Utility Fee / Open Public Hearing / Conduct First Reading /
Summary: The Fire Department has not added personnel resources for over 26 years. During that period, Departmental call volume (workload) has increased by over 257%. The Department recognizes that this increase in workload without any corresponding increase in personnel not only affects service delivery, it also negatively affects the ability to train effectively and provide essential fire prevention and safety services.
An independent inspection by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) confirmed this and they determined that, for a number of reasons, the City of Port Angeles fire insurance rating should be downgraded. In order to prevent the negative financial impacts of such a move, and to address the service delivery, training and prevention needs, the Fire Department is proposing the addition of four Firefighter/Paramedic positions. At their April 11, 2017 meeting, the Utility Advisory Committee voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation for the hiring of four Firefighter/Paramedics.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Title 13, Chapter 13.73 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to Medic 1 utility rates.
See city council agenda for further details: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/3860
Other city related notices
Online utility accounts unavailable May 5th to May 7th
Due to scheduled maintenance, the City will be unable to accept online bill payments from 5pm on Friday, May 5 until midnight on Sunday, May 7. Please complete account transactions prior to scheduled maintenance.
City Council to receive Capital Facilities Plan Presentation
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street. The purpose of the meeting is for Council to receive a presentation on the Capital Facilities Plan. The special meeting is open to the public.
The regular City Council meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Other regional meetings
Clallam County PUD meeting agenda highlight
Invitation to Bid – Old Olympic Highway Water Distribution Construction Project
The Commissioners will consider approving an invitation to bid for performing the construction of the Old Olympic Highway water distribution project.
Jefferson County Commission agenda Highlight item(s)
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) re: Water Bottle Filling Station at
Forks Transit Center; Grant Funded by Washington State Department of Fish and
Wildlife; Jefferson County Public Health; City of Forks
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) re: Water Bottle Filling Station;
Grant Fund by Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife; Jefferson County
Public Health; Forks Chamber of Commerce
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) re: Two (2) Water Bottle Filling
Stations; Grant Funded by Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife; Jefferson
County Public Health; Quillayute Valley School District
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: 2017 Provision of
Extension Programs; In the Amount of $135,054; Jefferson County Administrator;
Washington State University(WSU), Jefferson County Extension
Editorial comment: Can anyone say...over kill! Four memorandums all related to the Water bottle filling station.
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA AGENDA HIGHLIGHT
Resolution 17-022 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Consultant Contract for Preparation of the Stormwater Management Plan
SUMMARY STATEMENT: The completion of the Stormwater Management Plan is a
priority for the City. Therefore, City staff would like to obtain the City Council’s
authorization to have the City Manager sign the consultant contract. Four consultants
submitted Request for Qualifications, City staff interviewed two consultants and selected
Parametrix.
The Stormwater Management Plan is currently in the 2016 Stormwater budget,
however, the estimated consultant contract amount is between $100,000 - $150,000,
which is more than currently budgeted. City staff are working on a supplemental funding
plan for 2017.
See full agenda of City of Port Townsend meeting
Local News Story Spotlight report:
From the Port O Call: Scott Lange implores County Commissioners: Investigate Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
(Scott Lange, a taxpayer from Clallam Bay, sends this letter to the county commissioners suggesting they initiate an investigation of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to determine if the county is liable for other expensive lawsuits such as the ones uncovered by Lange.)
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