The City of Port Angeles utilizes the Manager/Council form of governmentwith a City Manager hired by the City Council.
The seven member City Council is elected at large and serve 4-year terms with a limit of three consecutive terms. The City Council elects a Mayor and Deputy Mayor from the Council to serve two year terms.
The Council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of City Hall. Public hearings are scheduled to commence at 7:00 p.m.
CITY MANAGER'S COFFEE - Come and meet Kent Myers - City Manager for the City of Port Angeles. Please stop by and offer comments, or ask questions, in an informal and relaxed setting and enjoy a cup of coffee too!
Next City Manager's Coffee Coming Soon! Check back later!
Previous Events:
October 30 - Rick's Place, August 14, 2009 -
The Blackbird Coffee House, and
July 17, 2009 at Bella Rosa Coffee House.
For more information contact Teresa Pierce, Executive Communications Coordinator at 360-417-4630 or tpierce@cityofpa.us
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CITY HALL FRONT COUNTER HOURS CHANGE AS OF JUNE 1, 2009 As a cost saving measure, City Council has approved to reduce City Hall Front Counter service hours. This change in operation will reduce over-time and on-call help costs, while providing more timely posting of payments and more efficient collection processing.
As of June 1, 2009 City Hall Building: Monday – Friday / 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City Hall Front Counter Service, Switchboard Hours & City Clerk: Monday – Thursday / 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday / 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Utility payments, sign ups, disconnects and changes in service for garbage and recycling service will be accepted and processed during the new Front Counter Service Hours. Utility payments can be mailed to P.O. Box 1150, Port Angeles, deposited in drop boxes located both inside and outside of City Hall, and at a receptacle at Grandview Grocery. Utility payments can also be made online at no extra charge.
Other divisions of City Hall, including Planning, Building Permits, Public Works, Engineering, Parks & Recreation (located in the Vern Burton), and the City Manager's office will be open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Port Angeles Police Department lobby hours remain unchanged and will be open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Emergency phones are located near the Police Department lobby entrances.
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Open Public Forum Discusses Final American Institute of Architects Team Report
Port Angeles Forward, a subcommittee of the Port Angeles City Council, hosted a open public forum on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
The purpose of the forum was to review, accept public comments, and report on plans and progress in implementing recommendations from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Sustainable Design Assessment Team's (SDAT) Final Report.
The final report was received in August and has been available for public review in the City's Planning Department and below.The report contains specific details on the Team's suggestions and implementation ideas.
The public forum included a process for participants to rank specific projects and concepts. Participants will find it very helpful to review the final report before completing the survey.
AIA FINAL REPORT Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat reader installed to view this file.
PLEASE NOTE:
The deadline to submit a survey form was noon on October 16, 2009.
Thank you to everyone that participated!
The Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) visited Port Angeles earlier this year. The Team consisted of a group of seven multidisciplinary experts that completed an area plan and a broad assessment of the City's First and Front Street corridors and Central Business District...............
The Port Angeles Forward Committee has been in the process of reviewing the final report and identifying additional implementation items. Comments gathered from this forum will be included in PA Forward's formal recommendation to City Council.
For more information, contact Roberta Korcz, Assistant Planner, at either 360-417-4804 or rkorcz@cityofpa.us.
NEW FEATURE -
City Manager Weekly Reports Each week City Manager Kent Myers issues a report to keep City Council informed about major activities of the week.
Reports are available to the public, staff and media via the City's website.....
2010 PRELIMINARY BUDGET November 2, 2009 - The 2010 Preliminary Budget is now available for review. 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 process includes public hearings in November and December........
"Community Conversations" “Community Conversations” is held in the Vern Burton Meeting Rooms from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m on the second Tuesday of each month. Citizens will have the opportunity to meet with City Councilmembers to ask questions and discuss issues in a casual and comfortable setting.
City Council realizes that it can be very intimidating to come into City Hall Chambers and have to be under bright lights and use a microphone to talk with council. "Community Conversations" will provide direct access to your City Council and a way for more citizens to become involved in our community.......
PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 9, 2009, the CITY OF PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION will conduct a public hearing in consideration of POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE.
Proposed amendments are intended to be minor in nature and are part of an annual review meant to clarify confusing or conflicting land use regulations. Amendments include the addition of definitions lacking in the Code (Section 17.08 Definitions), clarification of side setbacks abutting streets (Sections 17.11, 17.12, 17.14, 17.15 Residential zones), consolidation and clarification of wording requiring the removal of prohibited and/or nonconforming signs (Section 14.36 Signs), clarification and a definition for clarification of parking lot activities (Section 14.40 Parking), correction of the standard to provide “garden” space to be “open” space found in Section 17.45 (Infill Overlay Zone). Minor zoning map amendments are proposed as well to correct obvious errors.
The public hearing will begin at 6 p.m., City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street, Port Angeles, Washington . Application information may be reviewed at the City Department of Community & Economic Development, City Hall, P.O. Box 1150, Port Angeles. City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Interested parties are invited to attend the meeting.
For more information contact Sue Roberds, Planning Manager at 360-417-4750.
NOTICE OF FILING OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Manager of the City of Port Angeles will file the preliminary budget for the year, 2010, with the City Clerk as of November 2, 2009. The proposed budget will be available for public review after that date on the City's website, in the City Clerk's office, or the Finance Department, at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street.
A public hearing on proposed revenue sources for 2010, including the property tax levy, will be conducted by the City Council on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street. A public hearing will be held on proposed revenue sources and the proposed budget on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter. A second public hearing on the proposed budget will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, also at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter.
City Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities. Please contact the City Clerk, 417-4634, if you will need any special accommodations to attend the public hearings.
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Mission Statement The purpose of the City of Port Angeles is to provide the citizens of Port Angeles with a variety of services in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
Statement of Values
We, the employees of the City of Port Angeles,
share a dedication and commitment
to providing Quality Customer Service with Honesty, Integrity and Flexibility .
Working as a team,
we take Pride in providing Efficient and Effective services
for which we are Responsible and Fiscally Accountable .
We value a Positive Attitude, Trust, Initiative and Compassion
with a high standard of Professionalism and Open Communication.
We respect Diversity and foster a Safe Environment .
In Partnership with the community,
we are Stewards of our unique environment
and Quality of Life.
City Goals
The City of Port Angeles annually reviews and revises its goals and objectives for the coming year. The City Council and City Management meet jointly to discuss the best ways to provide services to our citizens and adopt goals and objectives to use as bench marks for decision making for the rest of the year. The City's current goals and objectives are described below.
Improve The Financial Stability Of Port Angeles Objectives: Update long range financial projections/plan annually. Provide accurate and timely financial information to council, staff, and public. Monitor adherence to the financial management policy. Enhance and develop revenue options.
Ensure cost effective City operations.
Promote inter-agency/intra-agency cooperation on purchases. Sell and/or trade unused City property and equipment. Adopt funded capital facility plan on an annual basis. Monitor self-insurance/risk management program.
Maintain fire insurance rating for Port Angeles citizens. Strive for excellence in budget and financial reporting. Assess cost/benefit of annexing logical service areas. Actively pursue state and federal grants and loans. Assess cost/benefit of wellness program. Develop strategy for positive acceptance of revenue increases. Address jail costs.
Promote High Quality Of Health And Public Safety
Objectives: Promote City/County cooperation in emergency management functions. Continue to develop community policing program with emphasis on Senior Volunteer Program, Citizens Crime Stoppers Program, and other community partnerships.
Finalize long-range disaster recovery plan. Educate public on function of Medic One. Take a proactive role on youth crime.
Enhance The Community's Quality Of Life Through Responsible Development Of Land And Stewardship Of The Natural Environment Objectives: Complete city-wide traffic circulation plan, including plans for a future alternative east/west route. Complete stormwater management plan/program and determine funding. Revise existing zoning code and maps consistent with City comprehensive plan.
Implement open space program. Continue to promote recycling program. Support and encourage housing opportunities for low-to-moderate income residents. Review comprehensive plan annually. Explore feasibility of providing permit assistance staffing to aid public in understanding and acquiring permits.
Maintain And Develop City Facilities, Infrastructure, And Programs
Objectives: Implement amendment to the Port Angeles/Clallam County joint waste management plan. Maintain and enhance existing City park facilities.
Support and assist with development of youth programs. Update and implement City's trail plan. Identify assets and inventory infrastructure and facilities.
Improve efficiency of electrical system. Fund and monitor preventive maintenance program for all buildings. Construct/maintain/repair sidewalks city-wide in accordance with City sidewalk policy. Continue planning for city-wide GIS. Support merger of City Light and Public Works.
Complete downtown sidewalk/water main program. Improve intersection at Lincoln and Blvd. Review Sign Code and other codes to ensure that business is not hampered and the public is protected. Evaluate the feasibility of moving to 90 gallon trash containers. Survey citizenry to determine priorities for new major capital facilities/projects.
Enhance And Increase Economic Development In Port Angeles and Clallam County
Objectives: Promote local improvement districts (LIDs). Encourage City employment of youth and dislocated workers and other local workers. Support Downtown Forward program. Promote tourism. Market the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center.
Apply for grants to plan and construct multi-modal transportation center. Market Port Angeles as a desirable retirement city. Decide whether to build a municipal golf course. Support retention of existing business and industry with emphasis on natural resource dependent businesses.
Support Hurricane Ridge Ski Club. Support Marine Lab expansion project. Continue to market City-owned properties. Facilitate Valley Creek project. Make new convention center happen. Initiate discussion of a performing arts center.
Be proactive in economic development planning. Offer general support for a youth center.
Enhance Work Environment And Promote Employee Excellence Objectives: Encourage employee involvement in community activities. Expand training for employees. Continue to implement customer commitment program.
Continue employee incentive programs and ensure integration with customer commitment program. Maintain active safety program. Evaluate needs of diversification in the workplace. Develop proficiency in the use of the computer network and finance systems. Evaluate recruitment and hiring practices to ensure excellence.
Improve Intergovernmental Relations
Objectives: Explore additional joint activities with the Clallam County, Port Angeles School District, Port of Port Angeles, Clallam County P.U.D., Clallam Transit System, Tribes, and other governmental agencies. Hold meetings with City boards or other governmental units each year.
Increase City Influence On State Legislation And U.S. Congress
Objectives: Monitor proposed legislation to determine impact. Monitor national trends affecting city government. Communicate and seek the support and cooperation of other governmental units for legislative redress.
Protect power and water supply of industrial and domestic customers (Elwha Dam removal legislation). Systematically develop legislative priorities with AWC. Host meetings with local legislators. Increase involvement in timber and fish issues. Expand influence with state and federal agencies.
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Support and assist with development of youth programs. Update and implement City's trail plan. Identify assets and inventory infrastructure and facilities. 