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.
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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.
Tentative schedule:
April 3: Mayor Dan Di Guilio and Deputy Mayor Don Perry
May 1: Councilmembers Brad Collins and Brooke Nelson
June 5: Councilmembers Cherie Kidd and Pat Downie
July 3: Councilmember Max Mania and Mayor Dan Di Guilio
f you have any questions, please contact Teresa Pierce, Executive Communications Coordinator, via email at tpierce@cityofpa.us or by phone at 360-417-4630.
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!
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Previous Events:
February 5, 2010 - Cafe Garden, December 10, 2009 at Olympic Bagel, 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
~ In Partnership With the Community ~
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AIA UPDATE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS TEAM TO REVISIT PORT ANGELES January 8, 2010 - Two members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Sustainable Development Assessment Team (SDAT) visited Port Angeles as a follow up to their 2009 assessment.
Follow up visits are conducted when a community has demonstrated noticeable progress. "You hit the ground running the day after we left Port Angeles and we have been extremely impressed by your progress" said Erin Simmons, AIA National Staff member.
The team met with the Port Angeles Planning Commission and the Port Angeles Forward Committee. The team also met with City staff, civic leaders, and toured the city to view the projects that were instituted as a result of their assessment......
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.....
"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.......
NOTICE OF CHANGE IN LOCATION - UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee of the City of Port Angeles will be held on March 9, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. However, the meeting location has been changed from the Jack Pittis Conference Room, to the Vern Burton Meeting Rooms, at City Hall, 321 E. 5th Street.
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED MEETING - CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council, scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2010, has been rescheduled and continued to Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street .
The 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 meeting.
Janessa Hurd
City Clerk
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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.
The seven member 
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Follow up visits are conducted when a community has demonstrated noticeable progress. "You hit the ground running the day after we left Port Angeles and we have been extremely impressed by your progress" said Erin Simmons, AIA National Staff member. 
Objectives:
Objectives: 
Support and assist with development of youth programs. Update and implement City's trail plan. Identify assets and inventory infrastructure and facilities. 