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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/21/2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 21, 2016 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING: Mayor Downie called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 4:34 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Downie,Deputy Mayor Kidd,Councilmembers Collins,Gase and Merideth. Members Absent: Councilmembers Bruch and Whetham. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,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 authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel and RCW 43.30.140,to discuss collective bargaining, for approximately 60 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 4:34 p.m. The Executive Session concluded at 5:29 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 Collins,Gase, Merideth and Whetham. Councilmember Bruch attended via conference call. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,C. Delikat,K. Dubuc,C.Fulton,B. Smith, B. Olson,N. West,J. Viada and T. Agesson, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Downie led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Proclamation Honoring Veterans of the Korean War Mayor Downie read a proclamation in honor of Korean War Veterans and remembrance of the American service personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice during the war. He proclaimed June 20-24 as Korean War Remembrance Week. In attendance were veterans Gerald Rettela, Mary Reid, Chuck Gagnon, Don Reidel, Mark Lomax and Dick Smelling. Mr. Rettela accepted the proclamation on behalf of the group. Ms. Reid, who served as a nurse during the Korean War,spoke about how the war made her a better person. She said she"patched up"soldiers from United States and Turkey,and that she learned to endure through hard work. 2. Fourth of July Proclamation Mayor Downie read the proclamation in recognition of the Country's birth and the freedoms enjoyed by Americans. He spoke about the upcoming, first annual "Love Where You Live Community Celebration" organized by the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce. Carol Sinton, Edna Peterson, Harbir Bower and Ruth Conway accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Chamber,Kitsap Bank and Revitalize PA. 7 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 21, 2016 PUBLIC COMMENT: Jon Faber,2227 East Third Avenue,spoke in opposition to any plan that would reduce parking at Hollywood Beach. Mary Sue French,3124 South Maple Street,spoke on behalf of the Feiro Marine Life Center Board of Directors. She read a letter outlining the Board's position on expansion and on parking access. Young Johnson, 410 East Front Street, spoke on behalf of Port Angeles Downtown Association. She said the organization opposed any reduction in parking at City Pier. George Bergner, 139 East Ahlvers Road, spoke against a reduction of parking at City Pier. Iantha Frazer, 139 West Second Street, encouraged the City to form laws that decrease panhandling downtown. She praised the downtown resource officer. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Mauaker or Councilmember- Councilmember Gase requested a future discussion about signs leading to the 9-11 Memorial at Francis Street Park. Council agreed by consensus to add the item to a future agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Capital Facilities Plan Resolution Senior Accountant Tess Agesson was available to answer questions from Council. She reminded Council that the Capital Facilities Plan needed to be filed by June 30 in order to be eligible to apply for grants. Council discussion followed. Mayor Downie continued the public hearing.There being no public comment,Mayor Downie closed the public hearing. Mayor Downie conducted a second 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. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to: Adopt the resolution as read. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Council Rules of Procedure Resolution Manager McKeen noted that Council had held multiple work sessions to review and make changes to the Rules of Procedure. He said the public hearing was scheduled in order to provide an opportunity for public input on the Rules of Procedure. Mayor Downie opened the public hearing. Eloise Kailin said that over the past two years she has observed Council as being very open,but that more recently she has seen the time for public comment and transparency diminish. She said the proposed Rules of Procedure contain serious breaches of First Amendment rights. Peter Ripley, 114 East Sixth Street Apt. 2,spoke against sign restrictions in the Council Chambers. He also called for civility but said that people should have the opportunity to speak their minds. E E f Page 2 of 5 z PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 21, 2016 Mayor Downie continued the public hearing. Council discussion followed.Councilmember Bruch offered several suggestions to reduce redundancy and streamline the Rules of Procedure. Lengthy Council discussion followed. Council discussed the possibility of having another worksession on the Rules of Procedure,but ultimately agreed by consensus to continue the matter to July 5,2016. Mayor Downie recessed the meeting for a break at 7:57 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:04 p.m. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Recommendation by PA Forward to Support Panhandling Ordinance Acting Police Chief Brian Smith spoke about the Police Department's current efforts to improve the quality of life downtown. Sergeant Jason Viada gave a presentation on the Downtown Foot Patrol which has been made possible because of a grant from Homeland Security. He says that while complying with the requirements of the grant,he is also able to have an increased foot patrol presence downtown. He said one of the challenges that he spoke to business owners about was people loitering in front of their businesses. He informed Council about notices and signs that can be used by business and property owners to enforce current trespass laws—some of which are being used by business owners currently. Council discussion followed. Kim Leach,25 Christmas Tree Lane,director of Serenity House of Clallam County,was invited to speak to Council. She said the agency serves approximately 4,000 people a year and only a small number of those clients panhandle. She said a panhandling ordinance would give a false impression that panhandlers are homeless. Further Council discussion followed. Council agreed by consensus to allow the Police Department to further develop their program,with current ordinances in place,and then come back with a report to the Council in 30 days and again in 60 days. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Comprehensive Plan Update Community&Economic Development Director Nathan West said updates to the City of Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan have been proposed as required by the Washington State Department of Commerce. He said cities are required to update the plan by June 30 of this year. He said staff followed through with a number of issues that were brought forward at the first reading on June 71",and that a summary of the amendments was listed on Page G 149 of the Council packet. Director West noted that the Comprehensive Plan does not incorporate comments about parking at City Pier which is part of another planning exercise in conjunction with the waterfront development project which will be brought back to Council at a future date. Council discussion followed. Council discussed the transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan relating to Lauridsen Boulevard. Suggestions were given about how the language and policies under Goal B,on page 93 of the Comprehensive Plan that was included in the packet,could be altered. Mayor Downie conducted a second 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. Page 3 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 21, 2016 It was moved by Collins seconded by Kidd to: Move to adopt ordinance as read. Councilmember Collins added that if the motion passed, he would be willing to ask for reconsideration of the CFP and remove the items that refer to Lauridsen Boulevard. Council discussion followed. The motion and second were withdrawn. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Whetham to: Reconsider the vote on the CFP for the purpose of removing projects that reference Lauridsen Boulevard (items 32 and 35). Council discussion followed. Councilmember Whetham called for the question. Councilmember Collins seconded. Council voted 4-3 to continue debate,with Whetham,Collins and Merideth opposed. Council continued discussion. Councilmember Merideth raised a Point of Order,noting that it was past 10 p.m. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Whetham to: Continue the meeting beyond 10 p.m. to address the issue being discussed. Motion carried 7-0. Council discussion continued. Councilmembers Collins and Whetham withdrew the motion and second that were still on the floor. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Whetham to: Adopt the ordinance as corrected, eliminating Policy 3 under Goal B of the Transportation Element; striking"along Laurisden Boulevard"language from Policy 4;and striking"and cross-town truck route"from Policy 7. Motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Collins to: Have staff return an updated Comprehensive Plan to Council by the second meeting in January. Motion carried 7-0. CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. Expenditure Report:From 5/28/2016 to 6/10/2016 in the amount of$2,762,354.41 2. Authorization to Purchase Police Vehicle Motion carried 7-0. FINANCE: 1. Professional Services Agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Dewatering,Project WW02-05 Public Works&Utilities Director Craig Fulton said the agreement would allow for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)Biosolids Dewatering project to replace the aging belt press at the plant with a new screw press,and upgrade ancillary equipment including the polymer feed system.He said replacement of the system is critical to the continued functioning of the wastewater treatment plant. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Gase and seconded by Kidd to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for a maximum amount not-to-exceed$268,040. Motion carried 7-0. Page 4 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 21, 2016 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilmember Merideth said he spent the weekend at Kelso with 10-and-under boys' baseball team. He reminded everyone there would be a tournament in Port Angeles in August. Councilmember Gase said he was recently in Hood River, Oregon for work at the train derailment and oil spill. He emphasized the importance of Port Angeles being well prepared for emergency events. Mayor Downie reported on the mural project at the Gateway Center. No other reports were given. INFORMATION: Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and reminded Council they could get a hold of staff with any questions. He noted three action items for future meetings: 1. A 30-day and 60-day update on the efforts of dedicated downtown resource officer 2. Signage leading to the 9-11 Memorial 3. Comprehensive plan updates,with majority completed by second meeting in January SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT: Marolee Smith,P.O.Box 2498,spoke against panhandling ordinances. Eloise Kailin, P.O. Box 1677, Sequim, requested Council schedule a vote in November 2016 on a change in city government. Jeff Bohman,3753 Canyon Circle,said the Peninsula Trails Coalition is very pleased with the waterfront improvement plan and that the organization supports the highest and best use of City Pier, saying there are far more preferable options than 30 parking spaces of asphalt. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Collins and seconded by Gase to: Adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Downie adjourned the meeting at 10:35 p.m. Ell JA��, 71ck Downie,Mayor 424Llasen, City Clerk Page 5 of 5 k }