CITY of PORT ANGELES - GOVERNMENT NEWS

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OLYMPIC PENINSULA ELITE SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP with COACH LANCE VON VOGT

City of Port Angeles Parks & Recreation presents the Olympic Peninsula Elite Summer Basketball Camp with Coach Lance Von Vogt.

Camp runs from June 17 through 20, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day at Roosevelt Elementary School on Monroe Road. Boys and girls ages 8 through 13 are eligible to attend. Cost is $65.00. Clinicians will be players from the Peninsula College Pirates basketball team.

Coach Lance Von Vogt has successfully coached at all levels of college basketball and basketball camps across the United States for the past 14 years. He is currently the head coach of the Peninsula Pirates Men's Basketball Program. His program is recognized as one of the top junior college programs in the country winning five of the last seven NWAACC sponsored tournaments including the 2011 NWAACC Championship during his first season earning him the Coach “V” NWAACC “Coach of the Year” honors.

“Our goal is to introduce, reinforce and perfect the fundamentals of basketball. We do this in an environment where the campers are given excellent instruction while having fun. We want the kids to be able to pass, shoot and dribble with confidence by the time they are done,” Coach Von Vogt.

Registration forms available below or at the Parks & Recreation office or online. Call 360-417-4550

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS -  
CITY COUNCIL / UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a joint special meeting on Friday, June 21, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street, for the purpose of attending the 2013 Electric Utility Strategic Planning Session. The full agenda can be downloaded by clicking on the button below.

Janessa Hurd
City Clerk

Issued:  June 19, 2013

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CITY SEEKING APPLICANTS

Utility Advisory Committee (UAC)
One position for a community representative on the Utility Advisory Committee.

The Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) gives advisory recommendations to the City Council on matters relating to City utility policy and operation.  The Utility Advisory Committee is comprised of three City Council members, one industrial representative, one representing licensed care facilities, and two community representatives.

Members are appointed to four-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms. The candidate appointed to fill this position will serve until the term expires on February 28, 2014. 

Members shall be residents of the City, except the member representing the licensed care facilities need not be a City resident but must own or manage a licensed care facility in the City. The Utility Advisory Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month, at 3:00 p.m., in City Hall.
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Board Of Adjustment
Two positions. Members of the Board of Adjustment review administrative decisions of the Community Development Director relating to the interpretation of land use ordinances and grant variances from provisions of zoning ordinances when the Board finds that an applicant is experiencing special hardship and circumstantial difficulties. Decisions of the Board are final and appealable only to Superior Court.

The five members are appointed to four-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms. Members shall be residents of the City. The Board meets the first Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

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Civil Service Commission
One position to become vacant on or before December 31, 2013, to fulfill unexpired term until February 28, 2015. The Civil Service Commission investigates concerns and reports on all matters relating to enforcement and effect of these rules; hears and determines appeals or complaints on administrative work of Chief Examiner; and decides on disciplinary actions (when needed) for Civil Service employees of the City of Port Angeles.

Members are appointed to four-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms. No person shall be appointed a member of such Commission who is not a citizen of the United States, a resident of the City of Port Angeles for at least three years immediately preceding such appointment, and an elector of the County wherein he or she resides.

The Commission meets on the third Thursday of May, July, and October of each year (if needed), at 10:00 a.m., in City Hall.

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BOARD OF ETHICS
Posted April 9, 2013 - The City of Port Angeles is accepting applications for the City's Board of Ethics.

The Board of Ethics shall be composed of members who are residents of the City, and represent a diverse set of backgrounds and interests. At least one member shall be a former judicial officer or have expertise in ethics acquired through education or experience. At least one other member shall have experience in municipal government. City employees are not eligible. Board members shall serve without compensation until December 31, 2014. Applications will be advertised at the beginning of every odd year.

After reviewing applications, considering additional information, and conducting interviews as the City Council deems appropriate, the City Council, by vote of supermajority, may approve those applicants eligible to serve on the Board. These applicants will then make up a pool of eligible members. Should an ethics complaint come forward, three members will be selected from the pool to serve as the Ethics Board for that particular complaint.

The Board's meetings shall be open to the public in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

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Deadline: Accepting applications for Board of Ethics until filled. All others the deadline is 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2013.

How to Apply: Obtain an application via the City's website at www.cityofpa.us/boardscc.htm or from the City Manager's Office in City Hall.  For more information contact Teresa Pierce, Executive Administrative Assistant, at either 360-417-4630 or tpierce@cityofpa.us

The application form is available online or from the City Manager's Office......

STORMWATER PROGRAM UPDATE & ANNUAL REPORT

The City's 2012 Annual Report and latest update to the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) is available for public review. Updates are submitted annually, by March 31, to the Washington State Department of Ecology.

The City was issued a Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit by the State of Washington Department of Ecology in compliance with the State of Washington Water Pollution Control Law (Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Title 33 United States Code, Section 1251 et seq).

The 2012 Annual Report documents how the City fulfilled all permit requirements for the 2012 calendar year.  The SWMP is developed to address the specific requirements of the permit and contains a set of planned actions and activities designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable and to protect water quality. 

Stormwater is rainwater or snowmelt that does not soak into the ground or evaporate following a storm. Stormwater runs off surfaces such as roofs, lawns, paved streets, and parking lots.  

The public is encouraged to participate in the development of the SWMP..........

WATER QUALITY REPORT for 2012
The City of Port Angeles is pleased to provide you with our Annual Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report for 2012. The purpose of this report is to share information with you, our customers, about the quality of your water and to convey a basic knowledge of our water system.

This report is a summary of the quality of water we provided to you and gives details about where the water comes from and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. We believe that customers who are well informed are able to make better decisions about their drinking water supply...........

2013 FINAL BUDGET - AVAILABLE ONLINE
The 2013 FINAL Budget is now available. The Budget is an economic plan that focuses the entity's financial and human resources on the accomplishment of specific goals and objectives established by the policy makers.

The Budget establishes the annual expenditure levels for all departments and funds. These expenditure levels are called appropriations, and they represent spending limits. The budget is also available for review at the City Clerk's Office or the Finance Department in City Hall........

INTERESTED in WHAT HAPPENED at the LAST CITY COUNCIL MEETING?

Read the summary of action taken by the City Council and/or listen to the recording of the meeting.  Both available online via......   And check there for the agenda for the next meeting.

The Port Angeles City Council holds their regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall. Public Hearings are scheduled to commence at 6:30 p.m., or soon thereafter.

VISIT WITH CITY COUNCIL AT THE FARMERS' MARKET in THE GATEWAY

As part of their continuing outreach to the community, the Port Angeles City Council will have a table at the Farmers' Market in The Gateway on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. until noon. The Gateway is located at the intersection of Front & Lincoln Streets.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

July 6 - Deputy Mayor Collins and Councilmember Bruch
August 3 - Councilmembers Downie, Bruch and Di Guilio
September 7 - Mayor Kidd and Councilmember Di Guilio
October 5 - Mayor Kidd and Councilmember Downie
November 2 - Deputy Mayor Collins
~ Councilmembers attending is subject to change ~

If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Pierce, Executive Administrative Assistant, via email at tpierce@cityofpa.us or by phone at 360-417-4630.

LAURIDSEN BOULEVARD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The public attended an Open House regarding replacement of the Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge on Thursday, November 15, 2012, in City Council Chambers in City Hall.

The Open House detailed the proposed closure schedule, detours and alternate routes. Construction to replace the bridge will begin in early to mid 2013. Learn more about the project.........

For more information contact Jim Mahlum, Project Manager at either 360-417-4701 or jmahlum@cityofpa.us

Choose Local PA is a local initiative created by the Port Angeles Forward Committee at the behest of the Port Angeles City Council. Its aim is to educate residents as to why their support of the local business community is a direct benefit to the community as a whole and to the individuals who live here.

There are thousands of Buy Local campaigns nationally, many of which were studied by Port Angeles Forward. This grassroots effort was renamed Choose Local in recognition that customers have choices and that needs to be respected. The aim is to make a clear and vocal case for the benefits of supporting local enterprise, whether it's retail, manufacturing or services. The hope is that the program will develop over time and prove effective in helping to bring greater prosperity to our region.

If you have questions, thoughts or concerns, visit: www.chooselocalpa.org or contact the Choose Local committee at info@chooselocalpa.org

FIND US ON FACEBOOK
The City of Port Angeles has set up three Facebook pages for public access.  These pages feature the Port Angeles Police Department, the Recreation Division, and the Community & Economic Development Department.

The City will operate and maintain these social media sources as a public service to provide information about City programs, services, projects, events, and activities.  Information posted is secondary content and features links back to the City's website for more information. 

Establishing a presence on Facebook furthers the City's goal to reach a wider audience, engage the public, deliver messages, and connect with citizens.

As directed by City Council, staff will be monitoring activity, time, and costs necessary for a six month trial period.  The City's social media policy and direct links to these Facebook pages are available at:  www.cityofpa.us/citymanager.htm#smP

So “Find Us” on Facebook and we hope you will “Like” us soon!