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Port Angeles, Washington
April 19, 2016
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Downie called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5 p.m.
IN ATTENDANCE:
Members Present: Mayor Downie,Deputy Mayor Kidd,Councilmembers Bruch,Collins, Gase,Merideth and
Whetham.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Acting City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,A.Fountain,H. Greenwood.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Bloor,Mayor Downie announced the need for an Executive Session,under the
authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)for the purpose of discussing potential litigation with legal counsel, for
approximately 20 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:01 p.m.
The Executive Session concluded at 5:48 p.m. No action was taken.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
1. Socrata Open Payroll Presentation
Chief Financial Officer Byron Olson introduced new Budget Officer Sarina Carrizosa who conducted a presentation
of the Socrata open data platform which allows the public to view City payroll and various other financial data. She
noted that the system would go live from the City's website on May 2,2016.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Downie called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Downie,Deputy Mayor Kidd,Councilmembers Bruch,Collins,Gase,Merideth and
Whetham.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Acting City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,C. Delikat,K. Dubuc,C. Fulton,
B. Smith and B. Olson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Whetham led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Proclamation in Recognition of the Public Service of Sergeant Glen Roggenbuck
Mayor Downie read a proclamation honoring Sergeant Glen Roggenbuck. Interim Police Chief Brian Smith and
Sergeant Kevin Miller spoke about Sgt. Roggenbuck's dedication and work ethic and wished him luck in his new
role as emergency management coordinator for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. Sgt.Roggenbuck thanked everyone
for his time on the PAPD and said he has gotten to work with some of the finest people he's ever known.
2. Swearing in of Sergeant Kevin Miller
Interim Police Chief Brian Smith swore in newly promoted patrol sergeant Kevin Miller. Smith said Sgt. Miller has
been with the department since 1989 and will now be in charge of team of I 1 officers. Sgt.Miller's wife,Kelly Miller,
pinned his badge.
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—April 19, 2016
Mayor Downie recessed the meeting for a break at 6:19 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:25 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Scott Schafer,2211 West Sixth Street, invited Council to a Serenity House of Clallam County event.
Jim Bourget, 313 Northridge view Drive, spoke against fluoridation and asked both sides to find a resolution and
move on to other important issues facing the City.
Laurel Hargis,3755 Canyon Circle, spoke against community water fluoridation.
Marie Wiggins,702 Caroline Street,spoke against admonishing Cherie Kidd.
Joe Corn,3713 South Mount Angeles Road,spoke in favor of community water fluoridation.
Eloise Kailin, Our Water-Our Choice, asked Council to postpone its consideration of Ethics Board (1)
recommendations until all boards concerned with events of the February 2, 2016, Council meeting have filed their
final reports.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Olympic Medical Center Street Vacation Petition 16-01
Councilmember Whetham recused himself due to his wife's employment with Olympic Medical Center.
Councilmember Merideth recused himself due to his employment with Bruch and Bruch Construction,a contractor
involved in the OMC expansion project. Both Councilmembers exited the room
Acting Manger West said the staff report is intended to respond to questions raised by Council at its last meeting.He
noted a correction on F2 in which the words "and alley" should be struck from the second paragraph. He said the
consideration of the vacation of city right-of-way is in conjunction with the consolidation of properties owned by
Olympic Medical Center.
Mayor Downie continued the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. There being no public comment,Mayor Downie closed the
public hearing.
Mayor Downie conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3551
An Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,vacating a portion of Columbia Street and alley rights of way
in Port Angeles,Clallam County,Washington.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to:
Adopt the ordinance as read.
Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmembers Whetham and Merideth returned to the Chambers.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS—
It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Gase to:
Add the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Port Townsend to the agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Merideth to:
Discuss the potential of having a joint City and Port meeting.
Motion carried 5-2,with Gase and Collins opposed.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—April 19, 2016
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Merideth said he will not be voting on Item 10,Declaration of Emergency for Structure Fire and
Unstable Bluff,because his employer was involved in the excavating.
At the request of Councilmember Merideth,Mayor Downie pulled Item 10 from the Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Merideth to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes:March 1, 2016 and March 15, 2016
2. Expenditure Approval List: 3/2612016 to 418/2016 in the amount of$1,008,911.93
3. Landfill Post Closure Engineering Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 5
4. Ambulance Service Agreement Update
5. Appointment to the Utility Advisory Committee/Medic 1 Representative
6. Landfill Stabilization,Project SW02-12,Construction Management Services Contract Amendment No. 3
7. Material Purchase: Electric Transfonners,Contract MEC16-08
8. Memorandum of Agreement with Coast Guard Cutter Active
9. Amendment to WDFW Rearing Channel Lease Agreement
Motion carried 7-0.
Item pulled from Consent Agenda: Declaration of Emergency for Structure Fire and Unstable Bluff,Resolution
No. 03-16.
Questions arose as to whether a Councilmember should exit the room when they recuse themselves from a vote.
Council discussion followed. Councilmember Merideth exited the Chambers.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Bruch to:
Approve Consent Agenda Item#10 [Declaration of Emergency for Structure Fire and Unstable Bluff]
Motion carried 6-0.
Councilmember Merideth returned to the Chambers.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2016 Budget Amendment#1
CFO Olson said there had been no changes or additions since the last meeting. He invited questions.
Mayor Downie conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3552
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending the 2016 budget and funds.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Gase to:
Adopt Budget Amendment#1 ordinance as read.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Customer Service Standards Resolution—Cable Television Franchises
Public Works and Utilities Director Craig Fulton said that as part of the Wave Franchise renewal agreement and
possible other franchises coming into the City,staff has developed Cable Customer Service Standards. He said the
standards are applicable to all entities that provide cable services under a cable franchise in the City of Port Angeles
and are intended to provide basic"rules of the road"related to the interactions between cable franchise holders and
residents and users of cable service in Port Angeles. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Whetham to:
To postpone to next Council meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—April 19, 2016
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Ethics Board (1)Recommendation
Councilmember Whetham raised a point of order. Deputy Mayor Kidd recused herself and exited the Chambers.
Mayor Downie opened the discussion,saying that he had concerns that there are members of Ethics Panel 1 that also
serve on panels 2 and 3 which have not yet deliberated or made a recommendation to Council.
Council discussion followed.
Councilmember Whetham read a prepared statement and said that he would be recusing himself from any vote on
the matter. Council discussion followed.
Council discussed review of the Ethics Ordinance,in particular the possible unconstitutionality of the ordinance.
Staff was asked to prepare a change to the ordinance that clarifies the double jeopardy issue.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Collins to:
Table Ethics Board(1)recommendation until completion of the three ethics committees
Motion carried 3-2 with Merideth and Bruch opposed.Whetham abstained.
Acting Manager West said staff would make the modification to the ethics ordinance and provide Council with a draft
of the suggested modification at its April 261"worksession.He noted that the ordinance could then be discussed at the
following regularly scheduled Council meeting.
Deputy Mayor Kidd returned to the Chambers.
2. Lease Agreement for 215 South Lincoln (Old Fire Hall)
Councilmember Bruch recused herself and exited the Chambers.
Acting Manager West said that in 2007 the City surplused 215 South Lincoln,the Old Fire Hall Building,and at that
time issued an RFP and ever since has marketed the property for sale. He said multiple showings have occurred but
until this year there has been no substantial interest from parties in moving forward. On December 4, 2015 the City
received a proposal from Peninsula Area Public Access for the lease of 215 South Lincoln for two years for the second
floor of the building. He noted that PAPA has the current cable franchise agreement with the City and has made
substantial efforts in educating area youth on media and communications. Acting Manager West said that two of the
three Real Estate committee members recommended approval.
Lengthy Council discussion followed.
Dr.Ralph Smith,founding director of PAPA,was invited to speak on behalf of PAPA.He asked Council to recognize
that the lease is for the top floor of the building and that PAPA's dream and goal is to improve the building and to
involve community, acting as a hub for anyone interested in production/public television. He said a viable operation
upstairs with good wholesome activities will be a benefit to the City.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Collins to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Lease Agreement and authorize the City Manager to make
minor modifications as necessary.
Motion carried 5-1,with Whetham opposed.
Councilmember Bruch returned to the Chambers.
3. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Port Townsend
Acting Manager West said that Board of Ethics (2) requested the support of an attorney, and in accordance with the
Port Angeles Municipal Code Chapter 2.78,they would be entitled to support of City Attorney unless there is a conflict
of interest.The City Attorney's office does have a conflict,so staff contacted the City Manager in Port Townsend who
agreed to an interlocal agreement whereby the board would receive support of Port Townsend City Attorney Steve
Gross. He noted that reimbursement is specific to mileage,other than that there are no costs to the City.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—April 19, 2016
Deputy Mayor Kidd recused herself and exited the Chambers. Acting Manager West said the City is extremely
appreciative of the City of Port Townsend for stepping up to help in this matter.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Merideth to:
Approve the interlocal agreement between the City of Port Angeles and the City of Port Townsend.
Motion carried 6-0.
Deputy Mayor Kidd returned to the Chambers.
4. Potential joint meeting with the Port Commissioners
Council discussed having a joint meeting with the Port of Port Angeles.
Council agreed by consensus to discuss possible agenda items at its May 17'meeting and to schedule the joint meeting
for some time after May 17. Acting City Manager West said staff would work with Port and Council on viable dates.
In addition,he said staff could put together a list of agenda item ideas to aid in Council's discussion on May 17.
Mayor Downie recessed the meeting for a break at 9:07 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Bruch suggested changes/updates to items displayed in the City Hall lobby. She said she would like
to see it better reflect the City and its people.
Councilmennber Merideth attended the Clallam Timber Council. He said the group is not making a lot of headway
and that there are a lot of groups with different agendas. Councilmember Merideth said he had a great time on a log
ship tour that he was able to attend through his work. He pointed out that 8 in 10 Americans are displeased with
government and he thinks that is something the Council should consider.He said local government is the form of
government where people should really feel that they are being heard.
Mayor Downie reported that he was invited by the Port to tour a log ship,the W Alaska, and to celebrate its maiden
voyage into the United States. He attended the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning board meeting. He spoke
about the growing composites industry in Port Angeles.
Councilmember Gase commended Nathan West and the Planning Department for their work on the Comprehensive
Plan development.
Councilmember Whetham said the Utility Advisory Committee heard a staff presentation on the LED Lightbulb
Program which will be going forward soon.
Councilmember Collins said he recently attended meetings on the Comprehensive Plan development. He noted that
the mud on Marine Drive should be looked at.He said the Fluoride Ad Hoc Committee's final meeting is scheduled
for April 27°1 and that he and Councilmember Bruch will make a report to Council at its first meeting in May.
Councilmember Collins said the flower boxes/planters at City Hall are exquisite and it creates a nice image for our
City and City Hall.He plans to call in to the July meetings while on vacation.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION:
Acting Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet.He noted the 2016 Work Plan,and reminded
Council on Tuesday April 26 there is a work session devoted to Council Rules of Procedure.
Director Fulton updated the Council on discussions with the Port about sweepings on Marine Drive. He also provided
an update on the summary of events regarding a recent windstorm at the Landfill.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING-April 19, 2016
Fire Chief Ken Dubuc encouraged Council to attend a webcast by the Association of Washington Cities, April 28
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,on the role of elected officials during a disaster.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Janet Kailin, 2902 South Regence Street, spoke against community water fluoridation and in favor of democratic
process.
Ralph Smith, 1228 East Fourth Street, thanked Council for its support of PAPA.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Whetham to:
Adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Downie adjourned the meeting at 9:49 p.m.
Voilov in
Pat 'ck Downie,Mayor
4im,qfVeneklasen,City Clerk
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