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Port Angeles, Washington
December 20, 2016
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.
Members Absent: Councilmember Bruch. (Note: Councilmember Bruch joined the meeting at 7:35 p.m.via speaker
phone.)
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Greenwood, Clerk Veneklasen, C. Delikat,K. Dubuc, C. Fulton, J.
Viada,B. Olson,N.West,A.Brekke,and several member of the Fire and Public Works,Departments.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Gase led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dale Wilson, East Fourth Street, thanked those that attended the PAPA (Port Angeles Area Public Access) Open
House.He thanked Council for its support and reminded them that 30%to 40%of PAPA programming is local.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by 0b,Manaze
or Councilinember-
Councilmember Gase requested the 'Port Angeles School District Levy' be placed on the January 3' agenda. He
further asked Council to take a position in favor of the levy.
Councilmember Collins asked for an update regarding his request for staff to meet with newly elected Representative
Mike Chapman.City Manager Dan McKeen updated Council on staff's recent meeting with Representative Chapman
and let them know he sent out an email with more details about that meeting. He said that he and Councilmembers
who attend the Association of Washington Cities Conference will also have an opportunity to meet with legislators.
Manager McKeen noted the need for a short closed session at the end of the meeting to discuss collective bargaining.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
3. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Fire Department Staffing
Fire Chief Ken Dubuc conducted a presentation on the Washington State Rating Bureau's proposal to downgrade the
City's rating from a 4 to 5 which would lead to increased fire insurance rates for citizens with most insurance
companies. He spoke about call volume and workload of firefighters in Port Angeles, and further outlined the Fire
Department's 7-part plan to maintain its rating which includes the adoption of a 5-person minimum staffing starting
on January 1,2017,Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Kidd to:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the enclosed MOU with IAFF Local #656 to enable 5 person minimum staffing
in the Fire Department commencing on January 1,2017.
Council discussion followed.
Councilmember Gase and Deputy Mayor Kidd agreed to postpone the motion until after the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Municipal Code Update—NPDES Stormwater Permit—Required Low Impact Development
f1l"IN, Jonathan Boelime,Civil Engineer,conducted a presentation outlined Phase Il Permit Requirements and the City's
goal to look for opportunities to provide incentives and ways to offset new LID requirements.He provided a
summary of the proposed revisions to the ordinances. Council discussion followed.
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Mayor Downie continued the public hearing at 6:54 p.m.
Bruce Emery,employee of Green Crow Properties, 727 East Eighth Street.,complimented staff in Public Works and
DCED for their work on the ordinances,saying they've done a great job of refining it down to a conution sense tool
for achieving a necessary objective.He said there may still be some challenges with the ordinances,but it is
something that has to be done at sonic level.He also thanked Council for harmonizing the needs of the development
community with the needs of achieving a clear enviromnental objective,
Mayor Downie closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m.Council discussion followed.
Mayor Downie conducted a second reading of the ordinances making changes to the Port Angeles Municipal Code:
ORDINANCE NO.3567
Title I I -relating to streets and sidewalks
ORDINANCE NO.3568
Title 13-relating to stormwater-utility regulations.exceptions/variances
ORDINANCE NO.3569
Title 14-relating to street standards and off street parking
ORDINANCE NO.3570
Title 15 relating to the environment
ORDINANCE NO.3571
Title 16--relating to short plat subdivisions
ORDINANCE NO.3572
Title 17-updating zoning regulations
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Collins to:
Approve the ordinances as read.
Motion carried 5-1,with Kidd opposed.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED:
3. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Fire Department Staffing
Council continued its earlier discussion of Item 13,
Councilmember Bruch joined the meeting via speaker phone,at 7:35 p.m.
It was moved by Case and seconded by Kidd to-
Authorize the City Manager to sign the enclosed MOU with lAFF Local #656 to enable 5 person minimum staffing
in the Fire Department commencing on January 1,2017.
Motion carried 5-2,with Merideth and Whetharn opposed.
Mayor Downie recessed the meeting for a break at 7:43 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes:December 6, 2016
2. Expenditure Report:From November 26, 2016 through December 9, 2016 in the aniount of$1,608,908.07
3. Interlocal Agreement with Clallarn County Fire District#3 for Reserve Ladder Truck
Motion carried 7-0.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—December 20, 2016
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2016 Budget Amendment#3
Chief Financial Officer Byron Olson said there were a couple of minor changes since the first reading of the ordinance,
most related to personnel costs. He reminded Council that in order to use funds from reserves,the ordinance must be
approved by 5 affirmative votes. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Downie conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3573
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending the 2016 budget and funds.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Kidd to:
Adopt the 2016 Budget Amendment#3 as the ordinance states.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. City of Port Angeles Legislative Agenda
Manager McKeen said staffis seeking input and formal adoption by the City Council of the 2017 Legislative Priorities.
He said the priorities listing includes the Association of Washington legislative priorities combined with the specific
legislative priorities for the City of Port Angeles.Council discussion followed.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-16
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the 2017 Legislative
Priorities for the City of Port Angeles.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Gase to:
Adopt the 2017 legislative priorities and direct the City Manager to transmit the City of Port Angeles' 2017 Priorities
to our State Senator and State Representatives prior to the start of the 2017 Legislative Session.
Motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED:
1. Acceptance of$2.2 Million Grant from the State of Washington for Landfill Bluff Stabilization Project
CFO Olson outlined how the City was awarded the$2.2 million in funding assistance from the State for post-closure
expenses at the City's landfill. He said the funding would not have been possible without the support of Senator
Hargrove and Representatives Tharinger and Van de Wege. City Manager McKeen called the process"a great
example of legislative advocacy."
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Merideth to:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology to accept the
$2,200,000 in funding assistance from the State of Washington for the City of Port Angeles Landfill post-closure
expenses and to make any modifications to the Agreement as may be necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Landfill Cell Stabilization,Project SW02-12
Director Fulton said following the acceptance of$2.2 million grant, is the final acceptance of construction of the
Landfill Cell Stabilization Project,He said all claims and change orders have been resolved,and the final invoice has,
been received and processed.He said the final project came in at about 7%under budget.Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Whetham to:
Accept the Landfill Cell Stabilization project construction contract and authorize release of the retainage upon receipt
of all required clearances.
Motion carried 7-0.
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PORT ANGELI CITY COUNCIL MEETING--December 20, 20]16
4. Salary Survey for Non-Represented Staff
It was moved by Whetharn and seconded by Merideth to:
Move Items 14 and 15 to a future Council meeting when there is more,time available to discuss.
Motion failed 4-3, with Bruch,Merideth and Whetharn in favor.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to:
Move the Salary Survey for Non-Represented Staff`item to an agenda in January.
Motion carried,6-1 with Merideth opposed.
5. City Financial Auditor Position
It was moved by Whetham and seconded Bruch to:
Discuss the City Financial Auditor Position at a meeting in January.
Motion failed 4-3 with Brach,Merideth and Whetharn in favor.
CONTRACTS& PURCHASING
1. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Vertigo Marketing
Community&Economic Development Director Nathan West said tire proposed agreement implements earlier Council
directive for allocations for Vertigo Marketing's Lodging'fax Application to be funded at$258,814,fie said a contract
amendment is required to incorporate the 2017 Scope of"Work. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Kidd to:
Approve and authorize the City, Manager to sign the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with
Vertigo Marketing incorporating the 2017 Scope of Work, and authorize the City Manager to make minor
modifications as necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT"S:
S:
Deputy Mayor Kidd distributed a list of new businesses compiled by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors. She said downtown businesses have put on tremendous holiday promotions.
Councilmember Gase commended the Chamber's new executive director,saying the financials look promising and
membership is increasing. lie attended a hazardous materials class at the County last week and said County
personnel spoke highly of working Nvith the City's Police and Fire Departments.
Councilmember Whethani wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilmember Collins asked questions about the building report. Ile said he would be out of town first meeting in
January,but would coordinate with the Clerk to call in.
Councilmember Bruch wished everyone happy holidays.
Mayor Downie encouraged Councilmernbers to sign up for the Farmer's Market table in 2017. He conunended
Director Fulton and the contractor for finishing the tree work downtown. lie said Anterican Cruise Lines ships will
return to Port Angeles in 2017.
No other reports were given.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michael Cyr commended Council and staff for the responsible job they do in balancing issues. fie said there is no
higher priority for a community than fire and police services,but said that line crews also go out and risk their lives
to provide a comfort and a commodity to citizens.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING--December 20, 2016
James Mason, Port Angeles Fire Department, said he's seen a lot of Councils over the years kick the can down the
road when it cornes,to staffing the Fire,Department. He acknowledged his support of department overtime as a short
term fix,and he asked that the Council do what's needed to find a more long-term sustainable solution.
Young Johnson,410 East Front Street,praised Fire Department personttel for the compassion and dignity they showed
when caring for her father who suffered front Parkinson's disease. She asked Council to find money in the budget for
sustainable staffing in the Fire and Police Departments.
CLOSED SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Greenwood,Mayor Downie announced the need for an Executive Session,,under RCW
42.30.140(4) to discuss collective bargaining with an employee organization, for approximately 15 minutes. The
Executive Session convened at 9:32 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Downie adjourned the meeting at 9:48 p.m.
Pad`c'k Dowme,Mayor Jennifer Yeneklasen,City Clerk
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