HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/01/2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
November 1, 2016
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor DoNvmie called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:15 p.m.
EXECUTfVE SESSION:
Based on input frorn Attorney Greenwood,Mayor Downie announced the need for an Executive Session,under tile
authority of RCW 42.30,11 0(l)(i) for the purpose of discussing potential litigation with legal counsel, for
approximately 30 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:20 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 5:40 p.m. No action was taken.
SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Downie called the special meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
Members Present- Mayor Downie,Deputy Mayor Kidd,Council members Bruch,Collins, Gas,e, Merideth and
Whetham.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Greenwood,Assistant Clerk Martinez-Bailey,C, Delikat,K. Dubuc,
C. Fulton,B. Smith,, B. Olson,,N. West.
Mayor Downie turned the meeting over to City Manager Dan McKeen who provided a brief background on court
consolidation efforts made by City and County staff. Manager McKeen introduced Clallam County Prosecuting
Attorney Mark Nichols who presented a PowerPoint presentation that provided information on the structure of the
Attorney's office including the divisions of the office and the process of consolidation. He:provided information on
cases that their office is currently handling. Attorney Nichols attributed the success of the consolidation efforts to
communication between the City and County through feedback from meetings attended by City and County staff.
He said the group has been able to maintain good lines of communication,adding that because of their efforts they
have been able to recognize and deal with issues early. Manager McKeen added that from a budget and fairness
issue,prosecutorial continuity has been beneficial. Council discussion followed,
AI JOURNMEN,r:
Mayor Downie adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:28 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Downie called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:28 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present; Mayor Downie, Deputy Mayor Kidd, Councilmembers Bruch, Collins, Gase, Merideth and
Whetham.
Members Absent: None.
Staff'Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Greenwood,Assistant Clerk Martinez-Bailey,C. Delikat,K. Dubuc,
C. Fulton, B. Smith, B, Olson, N. West.
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MELTING—November 1, 2016
PLEDGE OF AL1,EGIANCE:
Councilmember Collins led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Setting of the 2016 Property Tax Levy for 2017 Collection
Chief Financial Officer Byron Olson introduced Budget Officer Sarina Carrizosa who presented a PowerPoint on the
tax levy,explained the recommendations,and historical changes. She discussed how the levy Would financially
affect homeowners and said that while the tax is increasing,homeowner's taxes will actually drop because the
library bond has been paid off. Council discussion followed,
Mayor Downie opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
Peter Ripley, 114 East Sixth Street Apt, 102.said that landowners tend to increase rent when taxes go up and that
this goes for businesses too. He asked that Councilmernbers consider the issue before adopting,saying they should
give a break to the tax payers.
Marolee Smith., P.O. Box 2498, said she pays more here than on her property in California., adding that it's tough for
people whose social security isn"t increasing at the wale rate.
Council discussion followed,
Mayor Downie conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3562
An ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, levying regular ad valorem property taxes for collection
in the fiscal year 2017, and directing the City Clerk to certify said amount to the Board of Clallarn County
COITITTlissioners.
Mayor Downie continued the matter to November 15.
2. Parks& Recreation Ordinances Updates
Parks and Recreation Director Corey Delilcat discussed ordinance updates to the current municipal code,saying the
proposed changes cover many different areas. A few of those changes include minor fee increases,consistency with
events and alcohol use in City parks and facilities,as well as changes to ordinances related to the Senior Center,
Ocean View Cemetery and Parks and Facilities,as well as eliminating ordinances that are unneeded related to the
Fine Arts Center. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Downie opened public bearing at 7:07 p.m.
Deana Volker, 136 last Eighth Street, spoke about camping in City parks and said she supports the sections
regarding,camping,. She added that newly planted trees are being ruined by campers, watersheds polluted with
human waste,and camps littered with trash. She listed several reasons why she supported the ordinance as it relates
to eliminating camping on City property.
Peter Ripley, 114 East Sixth Street Apt, 102,thought increasing vendors,dowrttown on the waterfront was a great
idea and saw no problem with legal drinking in parks.
Scott Nagel,2872 Dan Kelly Road, Director of the Crab Festival,said he supports revisions to the ordinance adding
that the Parks Department does a great job. He has had many successful events Nvith no issues related to alcohol,,
adding that he has been inspected every year by the Liquor Control Board and has never received a citation. Irfe
added that it would be beneficial for vendor-,to be able to expand to areas including the City Pier.
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Mayor Downie conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NOs.
An ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending Chapters 2.32,2.48,3.70, 12.04, 12.08, 12.10
12.12, 12.16 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Mayor Downie continued the matter to November 15.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Leslie Robertson,Misty Lane,spoke about ways to increase walkability in Port Angeles, adding that it is better for
people and the environment. She said that finished sidewalks would encourage more activity and suggested that
unfinished sidewalks are limiting too many individuals.
Carol Sinton, 121 East Second Street,spoke about an incident she experienced in a crosswalk downtown and
suggested improvements that could be made. She asked what can be done to improve the intersections downtown,
specifically at Lincoln and Front Streets.
Melissa Williams,Northwood Lane,read a statement from Ian McKeen,Lewis Road Port Angeles,about his cross-
state trip in his wheel chair and shared his concerns related to sidewalks, saying that our streets are not just for
automobiles. In the statement,Mr.Lane offered many suggestions as to how to improve the City streets for all
users.
Marolee Smith,P.O.Box 2498,said Port Angeles is failing to take a leadership role to look after those most in need
and said it should be addressed aggressively on the local level. She said that focus should be on the needs of the
homeless community and provided examples of policies on encampments and suggest the City come up with ways
to handle the homeless issue.
David Maybrey, 1014 Georgianna Street,spoke about respectfulness and the banning of signs in the Council
Chambers. He also spoke about and Lincoln Street parking issues and the recent removal of red paint on the curb at
Second and Lincoln Street. He said the key thing to remember was to optimize resident safety while minimizing
City liability.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manager
or Councilmember-
Councilmember Bruch asked for support for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's opposition to construction of the Dakota
Access Pipeline. The Council agreed by consensus to hold a discussion at the November 15 meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes: October 18,2016
2. Expenditure Report:From October 8,2016 to October 21,2016 in the amount of$2,869,341.42
3. Fire Department Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus/Grant Acceptance
4. WSDOT Maintenance Agreement/Approve
5. 2016 Pole Inspection,Project 4 CON-2016-10/Final Acceptance
6. Amendment to Community Development Block Grant,Peninsula Housing Authority
7. 2016—2017 Urban Forestry Restoration Cooperative Agreement
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Downie recessed the meeting for a break at 7:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
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ORDINANCES NO"FREQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program Ordinance Updates
Director of Public Works and Utilities Craig Fulton brought the second reading on ordinance changes forward,and
noted that chapter F was the only part that was intended to be in the packet and referred to the items that had been
placed before the Council on their dais. In the packet was the entire chapter of 3.70.110 but what should have been
in the packet was: section 3.70.110,section F, tile section that deals with industrial wastewater. This change was
done in order to,clarify and simplify the ordinance. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Downie conducted a second reading of the ordinances by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NOC .35,60 and 3561
An Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending Public Works and Utilities fees and deposits by
making changes to Chapter 3.70.110 F and 13.06 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Bruch to:
Approve ordinance as read.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Resolution on Finding of Extraordinary Need
CFO Olson reminded Council that a supennaJority vote was needed in order for the resolution to pass.
Mayor Downie read the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 11-16
A resolution of the City Council of the City, of Port Angeles,Washington,authorizing an increase in tile:regular
property tax levy due to substantial need.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Collins to:
Approve the resolution as read.
Motion carried 7-01.
2. Resolution Authorizing 1%Increase on Property Tax
CFO Olson reminded Council that a supermkjority vote was needed in order for the resolution to pass.
Mayor Downie read the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO., 12-16
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,authorizing an increase in the regular
property tax levy of 1-116'or$44,061.00 over the highest lawful JeVry for collection in 2017'.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Gase to:
Approve the resolution as read.
Motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Funding Recommendations
Director of Community and Economic Development Nathan West presented the lodging Tax Advisory Committees
(I-TAC)funding recommendations for the 7011.7 budget, Director West said it was stairs recommendation that
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Council move forward with the allocations of the 2017 LTAC awards. He said it was staff's recommendation that
Council approve incorporation of funding into Budget Amendment#1 of the 2017 budget. He directed Council to
the packet where they would find the recommended allocations,and drew attention to items that were new for
consideration. fle discussed the recommendation forwarded by the LTAC of an event grant policy,and directed
Council where to find it in the Council packet. Council discussion followed..
Director West reminded Council that due to specific provisions new in state law,that modifications to the amounts
could not be made by Council, and Council would need to approve or reject funding amounts then be referred back
to the conunittee. Council discussion followed. CFO Olson offered clarification on the Attorney General's opinion
that items are approved for funding 45 days after items have been approved by City Council, adding this is the
reason staff has recommended this be included in Budget Amendment 1t1. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Whetham to:
I fold a WorLshop on policies for the Lodging Tax Advisory Conirnittee before July 2017,
Bruch withdrew motion, Whetham withdrew second.
It was agreed upon by consensus to hold a Council workshop to help define Council policies related to the Lodging
'Fax Advisory Committee to be held between April and July,no later than the end of July 2017.
Council discussion fbllowed.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Collins to:
Approve the Lodging'l`ax Conutrittee's recommended budget and direct staff to prepare necessary budget
amendment in the amount of$883,630,in 2017 expenditures fbr Council review.
Motion passed 6-1,with Bruch opposed.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Merideth to:
Approve policy guidance on visitportangeles.com Nvebsite calendar and approve guidance on application of Lodging
Tax Event Grant Policy.
Approved 7-0.
Council discussion followed.
2. Policy Details,on Curb Markings and the Traffic Safe",Committee
Director Fulton opened the item for discussion. Council discussion followed.
Director Fulton said theTraffic Safety Committee was made up of members of difterent City departments including
the Police Department,Engineering, Legal staff and members of the street department, lie also discussed the
different types ofdecisions and considerations that are made by the committee. Manager McKeen spoke to the
Council regarding the parking issue on Lincoln Street related to the curbs that had recently been painted red and
parking spaces that were removed, saying the City could have done more to involve those who were impacted by the
revision and that staff could do a better job of involving the community. Council discussion followed.
3. Rules of Procedure
Council discussed the Rules of Procedure policy.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Whetham to:
Remove all reference to disruptive language and illustrations.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Gase to:
Amend Councilmember Bruch's motion to say"audience demonstrations that disrupt the Council proceedings".
Council discussion followed.
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It was moved by Collins seconded by Gase:
Extend the meeting until I O14 p.m.
Motion passed by consensus.
Council discussion followed.
Collins restated his amendment to the motion which was seconded by Gase to:
Amend Bruch's motion,changing bullet number 3 to read,-demonstrations that disrupt the Council proceedings,"
all would remain as it has been,as it has been previously approved,
Motion failed 3-4,with Collins,Downie and Gase in favor.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Brach and seconded by Whetham to:
Reniove all illustrations wording and the illustration examples.
Motion failed 3-4,with Bruch,Merideth and Whetham in favor.
It was moved by Collins seconded bKidd.
Extend the meeting until 10:22 p,tm
Motion carried 7-0.
CONTRACTS & PURCHASING
1. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Purchase
Fire Chief Ken Dubuc introduced the Agenda item to Council and explained the need for the purchase.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Collins to:
Approve the$208,429 purchase oft MS w Cil SCBA units and associated equipment through SeaWestern
Equipment Inc. and approve the City Manager to sign,the appropriate purchase contracts,
Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Collins requested that he be excused from the Nov. 151h City Council meeting. Collins was excused by Council
consensus.
No other reports were given,
INFORI%4ATION:
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and reminded Council about the upcoming
worksessions. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Downie said for the record,that those whowere not able to be included in the first Public Comment period
Were not in attendance for the second Public Comment.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to:
Adjourn the meeting.
.Motion carried 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Downie adjourned the meeting at 1 U1 pmi,
/altr�ick?6Downq1ieMayor Kari Martinez-133a ley,Assistanity der
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