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Port Angeles, Washington
June 7, 2016
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Downie called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Downie,Deputy Mayor Kidd,Councilmembers Bruch,Collins,Merideth and Whetham.
Members Absent: Councilmember Gase.
Staff Present: Acting City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,K. Dubuc,C.Fulton,A.Fountain,
and H. Greenwood.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Bloor,Mayor Downie announced the need for an Executive Session,under authority
of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i),to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel and RCW 43.30.140 to discuss collective
bargaining with an employee organization, including contract negotiation,for approximately 50 minutes. The
Executive Session convened at 5:02 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 5:55 p.m.No action was taken.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Downie called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Downie,Deputy Mayor Kidd,Councilmembers Bruch,Collins,Merideth and Whetham.
Members Absent: Councilmember Gase
Staff Present: Acting City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,C. Delikat,K.Dubuc,C. Fulton,B.
Smith,B. Olson, S. Joluis and T.Aggesson.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Bruch to:
Excuse Councilmember Gase from the meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Deputy Mayor Kidd led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Pink Up Port Angeles Proclamation
Mayor Downie read the proclamation,declaring June 18 through June 24,2016 as Pink Up Port Angeles Week,and
called upon citizens to work toward dedicating the week to fight cancer.Members of the Soroptomist International
Club of Port Angeles, including Debbie Riley,Wendy Shea,Cherie Kidd,and Susie Breitbach accepted the
proclamation on behalf of the club.
2. Recognition of Retiring Associate Planner Scott Johns
Mayor Downie recognized the work of retiring Associate Planner Scott Johns. Acting City Manager Nathan West
said the future of the Port Angeles community always mattered greatly to Planner Joluis and that he always took a
great deal of time working with customers,taking it beyond the typical level of customer service. Planner Johns was
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presented with a framed proclamation. Johns thanked his wife,the Mayor,Director West,and former supervisor Sue
Roberds.He donated$100 to the Urban Tree Fund and challenged the community to do the same.
Mayor Downie recessed the meeting for a break at 5:16 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:27 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Edna Peterson,217 North Laurel, spoke on behalf of Port Angeles Business Association(PABA). She read from
two letters asking Council to: 1.)direct staff to start the process of condemnation of the vacant building on Front
Street at the entry of the Downtown corridor; and 2.)restore and maintain the restroom located near the Family Shoe
Store.
Andrew May;483 Westbridge Road,read from a letter that was passed unanimously by the 70-member PABA
membership. The letter expressed PABA's support of Feiro Marine Life Center expansion,but opposition to any
decrease in parking at Hollywood Beach.
Angie Gooding,612 Strait View Drive,founder of PACAN (Port Angeles Citizen Action Network)spoke about the
organization's work and asked Council for involvement and help in making community connections.
Don Corson,332 Benson Road,commented on the draft Comprehensive Plan,saying he felt there were a lack of
guidelines for the Eclipse Industrial Area.
Dale Wilson,West Fourth Street,read a Bob Dillan poem, The Times They Are a'Changin'.
Anne Murray,306 Lopez,thanked staff for its attempt to engage the public in the draft Comprehensive Planning
process. She said she opposes one element of the plan that encourages a greater military presence in the town(Page
G141,new policy#20).
Nornia Turner,Mount Angeles Road,provided amlual reports for the Boys&Girls Club which she said serves 120-
130 kids a day. She asked Council to sign a letter of endorsement for the building of a new club.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City
Manager or Councilmember-
Councilmember Bruch requested an update about the Mural Project be added to the agenda.
Councilmember Bruch and Deputy Mayor Kidd asked that a letter in support of Boys&Girls Club capital
fundraising campaign be added to the agenda
Council agreed by consensus to add both items.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Capital Facilities Plan
Senior Accountant Agesson noted that there was a presentation on the Capital Facilities Plan and the Transportation
Improvement Program that was held on May 17. She noted a few minor changes since the presentation and invited
questions from Council.
Mayor Downie opened the public hearing.There being no public comment,Mayor Downie closed the public
hearing.
Council discussion followed.
Mayor Downie conducted a first reading of the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO.05-16
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,adopting the City's Capital Facilities
Plan for 2017-2022,which includes the City's Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2017-2022.
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Mayor Downie continued the public hearing to June 21.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Comprehensive Plan
Acting Manager West gave an overview of efforts to engage citizens in the information gathering for the
Comprehensive Plan development. He said the process began in April,and City staff along with consultant, Studio
Cascade,worked diligently to reach out to every group in the City. They received a great deal of positive and
constructive input from the public. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan.
He informed Council that they could do amendments to the plan on an annual basis.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Merideth to:
Remove policies 3 through 7 under Goal B in the Transportation Element from the draft of the comprehensive plan.
Motion failed 3-3,with Councilmember Collins,Mayor Downie and Deputy Mayor Kidd opposed.
Council discussion followed.
Mayor Downie conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3555
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington adopting updates to the Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Downie continued the matter to the June 21.
Mayor Downie recessed the meeting for a break at 8:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:46 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
At the request of Councilmember Whetham,Mayor Downie pulled the PAFD Surplus Vehicle item and the
Authorization to Solicit Bid for Vehicle Purchase item from the Consent Agenda.
At the request of Councilmember Merideth,Mayor Downie pulled the Cost Share Funding for Ediz Hook Repair's
item from the Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. Council Minutes:May 3, 2016
2. Expenditure Report:From 5/7/2016 to 5/27/2016 in the amount of$2,900,117.39
3. IT Software Maintenance Agreements
Motion carried 6-0.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
Cost Share Funding for Ediz Hook Repairs
Councilmember Merideth recused himself due to the fact that his employer,Bruch and Bruch Construction,will be
bidding on the project. Councilmember Merideth exited the Chambers.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Bruch to:
Approve cost share funding for Ediz Hook repairs. Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Merideth returned to the Chambers.
PAFD Surplus Vehicle
Fire Chief Ken Dubuc introduced the memo which had been updated per Council direction at its last meeting.He
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said that in order to move forward with Council direction to keep the surplus vehicle in the community,the vehicle
must first be surplused.
It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Bruch to:
Declare the 1954"Sparky"engine as surplus and authorize the Fire Chief to explore the possibility of transferring
ownership of the engine to a community group that will keep the engine in the community with City Council making
the final decision.
Motion carried 6-0.
Authorization to Solicit Bid for Vehicle Purchase
Councilmember Whetham inquired about the source of funds for the vehicle replacement. Chief Dubuc said the Fire
Department has been setting aside funds for the vehicle replacement every year as part of equipment services,and that
currently there is approximately$600,000 in the vehicle replacement fund.
It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Collins to:
Authorize the Fire Chief to move forward with the bid process to purchase a 1500 GPM"quick attack"mini-pumper
for the Fire Department
Motion carried 6-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Public Works and Finance Department Reorganization
Director Fulton said that with the retirement of the Deputy Director of Power and Telecommunications Systems,the
workload for developing Cost of Service Assessments(COSA)and utility rates was shifted from Public Works and
Utilities to the Finance Department. With the elimination of this position from Public Works and Utilities,a
reorganization was required to better align Power Resources and the Electrical Utility function. He said the
reorganization will result in a net savings of$24,931 per year.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Kidd to:
Approve adding an additional pay range to the IUOE salary schedule that provides an additional 3%pay increase for
the new classification of Assistant Director of Power Systems.
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Council Rules of Procedure
Acting Manager West noted that over the past few months Council held multiple work sessions to review changes to
the Rules of Procedure. Council consensus was achieved on all changes with the exception of Section 13. As
requested at the May 24th Council meeting,two versions of the proposed Section 13 were provided to Council for
review. Staff is looking for a recommendation from Council on Section 13 so that a public hearing can be scheduled
on the Council Rules of Procedure. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Bruch to:
Send the Council Rules of Procedure matter back for another work session. Council discussion followed.
Motion failed 5-1,with Whetham in favor.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Collins to:
Select Option 2 for the Council Rules of Procedure adding a preference for those City residents who wish to speak
to an item on the City Council's agenda.
Motion carried 5-1,with Whetham opposed.
3. Law Firm to Assist City on Issues Arising from the Elwha Dam Removal Project
Attorney Bloor offered historical context on the removal of the Elwha dams and the Congressional promise that the
removal of the dams would not result in the citizens of Port Angeles paying higher costs than other citizens of the
United States as a consequence of the removal of the dams. He said that to protect the City's water rights, water
quality,and water quantity on the Elwha,staff recommends the City retain a law firm with expertise in federal issues.
He outlined RFQ and interview process used to find qualified firms that are skilled in dealing with federal issues. ''
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Director Fulton spoke about the unfeasibility of taking over the structures put in place by the National Park Service.
CFO Olson said he fully supports the plan that Attorney Bloor and Director Fulton have brought to Council for
consideration.He further spoke about the financial impacts to the City and the potential future impact to rate payers.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Whetham to:
Authorize and approve the City Manager to execute an agreement with Lane Powell PC to provide legal
representation to the City in regard to issues arising from the Elwha dam removal project,and that the City will
reach out to legislators,congressmen and senators to help us on this matter.
Motion carried 6-0.
4. Boys&Girls Club Capital Fundraising Campaign
Council discussed the request for a letter in support of the club's campaign.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Kidd to:
Support the letter for Boys&Girls Club.
Motion carried 6-0.
5. Mural Project
Councilmember Bruch said there is a project in the works that may invite artists to paint walls in Port Angeles. She
said the Port Angeles Downtown Association is working to coordinate the project. Councilmember Bruch asked
Council to consider using Lodging Tax funds for the project and to find other ways to support the effort. Council
discussion followed.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Collins passed along thanks to Corporal Dombrowski of the Port Angeles Police Department for a
job well done during a recent Clallam Transit incident. He also commended staff for returning floats to City Pier.
Councilmember Whetham thanked first responders and volunteers for their work during a recent event.He said that
he had great time at the Farmer's Market with Councilmember Bruch and that many constituents have spoken to him
about their concerns about Laurisden Boulevard.
Deputy Mayor Kidd presented a t-shirt to Chief Dubuc from firefighters in Port Angeles Sister City,Mutsu City,
Japan.
Councilmember Bruch asked about letters of support recommended by the Fluoride Alternatives Ad Hoc
Committee.
Mayor Downie reported that he attended a baseball game as part of the continuing efforts to explore the feasibility of
bringing a semi-pro baseball team to Port Angeles.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION:
Acting Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet for Council review.
Chief Dubuc provided an update on the new Fireworks ban and educational campaign to remind residents about the
ban. Interim Police Chief Brian Smith spoke about enforcement efforts that encourage voluntary compliance.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Whetham to:
Extend the meeting past 10 p.m.
Motion carried 6-0.
Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to draft the letters recommended by the Fluoride Alternatives Ad Hoc
Committee and present them in a future Council packet.
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SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Norma Turner thanked Council for its support of the Boys&Girls Club and for looking to amend the Comprehensive
Plan relative to the Lauridsen Boulevard truck route.
Young Johnson,410 East Front,spoke to Council about the Mural Project.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Bruch to:
Adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
Mayor Downie adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m.
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Pat ick Downie,Mayor Je4inifir V neklasen, City Clerk
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