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Port Angeles, Washinglon
February 7, 2017
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Downie called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5 p.m.
ROLL CA1,L:
Members Present: Mayor Downie, Deputy Mayor Kidd, Councilinembers Bruch, Collins, ((ate, Merideth and
Whetharn.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor.,Clerk Veneklasen., C. Fulton, and N. West,
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input ftom,Attomey Bloor,Mayor Downie announced the need fbran Executive Session,under the authority
ofRCW 42.30.110(;l y(i) for the purpose of discussing potential litigation with legal counsel., for approximately 50
minutes.The Executive Session convened at 5:01 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
1-he Executive Session concluded at 5:55 p.m.No action was taken.
CALL,ro 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, Councilmenibers Bruch, Collins, Gase, Merideth and
Whethant.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,C. Delikat,K. Dubuc,C. Fulton,B. Smith,
T. Agesson,and N.West.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Gase led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,
CEREMONIAL MATTERS,PROCLAMATIONS& EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
'rhe Life Saving Recognition for Communications Officer Chelsea Jensen was postponed to a future meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Nonn Metzler,225 West 101h Street,member of the Port Angeles Salmon Club for 20 years,spoke about the negative
impact that a decrease in available fishing days has on the conimunity. Mr. Metzler asked that Council adopt the
proposed resolution.
Mike Constant, 253346 Highway 101, spoke about the safety issues that occur in short fishing seasons and asked
Council to pass the resolution.
Mark, Thomas, 1743 Freshwater Bay Road said that hotels, restaurants and stores used to thrive when people cantle
front all over for fishing derbies. Mr. Thomas said he is concerned with the, decline in fishing days available and he
asked Council to adopt the proposed resolution.
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Rocky Owens, 34 Juniper Estates in Sequim,spoke in favor of a longer fishing season with days spread over a longer
period of time. fie spoke about the option to bring fish caught in Canada waters back into tile US.
Ralph Burba,473 West Silverhorn Road in Sequirn, said the Washington Department offish and Wildlife should not
be allo\xed to take fish away from citizens and give them to commercial entities. Ile spoke in favor of the proposed
resolution.
Jim Lamont, 763 Diamond Vista Drive, said the short halibut season is as much about safety concerns as it is
economics. fie further spoke about tile economic benefit communities receive from recreational fishing.
Bill Jenseit,426 Rhodes Road, said he has been fishing in Port Angeles for more than 50 years and that it has been
mismanaged for a long time. Mr. Jensen said he appreciates Council trying to make change for the better.
David Mabrey, 1014 Georgiana Street,said action is what transforms hope and resolve into change.
Robert Beausoleil, 1007 South Albert.
. provided Council with a handout that included a historical overview of the
treaty with Makah Tribe,and back-ground on how halibut catch limits are determined.lie said it will take a lot of work
tchave any impact can Washington State,but that he supports the resolution as an initial step.
l.,ATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by Cit.1,Marra car
or Councilmember-
At the request of Deputy Mayor Kidd, Council agreed by consensus to add a discussion of the Elwha River Bridge
Replacement to the February 21"agenda.
The Mayor noted that due to the weather conditions,and in an effort to expedite the meetings so that everyone could
get home safely, lie recommended moving items H1,11,3 1 and J4 to the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
At the request of Councilmember Bruch,Mayor Downie pulled Item 10 from the Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Gase and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1, City Council Minutes:Januai�7 17, 2017 and Januaty 30, 2017
2, Expenditure Report:Froin January 7, 2017 to January 27, 2017 in the amount qf'$5,216,6654
3 Department of Ecology Site Rental Agreements
4. 2016'T'ree Trimming,Contract SVC16-09/Final,4ectptanec
5. Green Alley LID Contract,Project TR-16-16/Final Acceptance
6. Amendment No. I to Professional Services Agreement with Sargent Engineers for Bridge Inspection
7, Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission Annual Agreement
S. Resolution in support of the Port Angeles School District Replacement Educational Programs and Operation
Levy(RESOLUTION 04-17)
9, Lodging Tax Event Grants Awards
10. PULLED FROM CONSENT: Change Order #5 to the Environmental Senices Agreement for the Harbor
Cleanup Process
11. CSO Phase 11 Settlement Agreement
Motion carried 7-0.
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT:
Change Order#5 to the Environmental Services Agreement for the Harbor Cleanup Process
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Collins to:
Approve.
Motion carried 6-0,with Brach recused.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—February 7, 2017
RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING,PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Resolution in Support of the Port Angeles School District Replacement Educational Programs and
Operation Levy/Rent nioved to the Consent Agenda as number 8
2. Resolution in Support of Recreational Fishing
Deputy Mayor Kidd introduced the item, saying that she brought the resolution forward in cooperation with
Councilmeniber Whethara and many members of the community because there is all economic and safety crisis in
Port Angeles due to the reduction of halibut fishing to 3 non-consecutive days. She said they are asking for an
extension of the fishing season and that they would like to present the resolution to other legislative bodies and
organizations around the Peninsula,
Councilmember Whethain said he is looking to the City of Pori Angeles to he a leader and to use political pressure to
make something happen.He said lie appreciates outreach from the fishermen and businesses in the community on the
matter. lie is concerned about safety of the fishing community and possible loss of life. Councilmember Whetham
asked for Council's blessing for he and Deputy Mayor Kidd to speak as ambassadors supporting the resolution on
behalf of the City.
Council discussion followed.
Mayor Downie read the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO.05-17
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,in support of the recreational fishing
industry as vitally important to tile economic health and well-being of the City of Port Angeles, and Clallam and
Jefferson Counties.
It vias moved by Collins and seconded by Bruch to
Table the item to the next meeting.
Motion failed 2-5,with Brach and Collins in favor.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Whetham to:
Approve the resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, in support of the recreational
fishing industry as vitally iniportant to the economic health and well-being of the City of Port Angeles,and Clallarn
and Jefferson Counties.
Motion carried 7-0.Councilmember Bruch abstained.
Mayor DoNArnie recessed the meeting for a break at 7:14 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Lodging Tax Event Grants Awards/Itent moved to the Consent Agenda as,ite"I number 9.
CONTRACTS & PURCHASING
1. Change Order #5 to the Environmental Services Agreement for the Harbor Cleanup Process/]tent
MoVed to the Consent Agenda as item number 10
2. 2017 Pavement Repair,Various Locations,Contract CON-2017-03
Public Works&Utilities Director Craig I`ulton said several streets have been partially closed due to the failure,of tile
asphalt and the underlying base after the recent winter freeze and thaw. lie said staff is executing a pavement repair
contract using 2016 funds that were,available,moving quickly to repair streets and make them passable again.
Council discussion followed.
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It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Gase to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract for 2017 Pavement Repair, Project No. CON-2017-03
with Lakeside Industries, Inc., for the bid amount of'S162.740.00, including applicable taxes, and to make minor
modifications to the contract,ifnecessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Prof. Services Agreement with Zenovic&Associates,WSDOT Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Grant
Community&Fconornic Development Director Nathan West said an RFQ was conducted for the project and
applicants were scored based on qualifications. He offered a point of clarification,saying that following inclusion of
the contract in the Council packet,WSDOT has requested the City use a different forni. Staff is still working with
WSDOT on clarification for that form, so staff recommends that the recommendation be changed to authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract consistent with the terms as indicated in the memorandum, not to exceed
$229,000,Director West said staff would provide a completed WSDOT form contract on a future agenda once the
City Manager has executed the document. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Bruch to:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract consistent with the terms as indicated in the memorandurn, not to
exceed $229.000.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. CSO Phase 11 Settlement Agreement/Item moved to the Consent Agenda as iters number IL
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Collins attended the Fanners Market on Saturday xvith Councilmember Merideth. He said the most
critical issue he heard was in regards tcw how the community is addressing homelessness.
Councilmember Whethant thanked the City staff that keeps roads open,lights on, water on andswer working.
Deputy Mayor Kidd thanked City staff for taking care of streets during the recent snowstorrils.
Councilmember Merideth attended the Saturday's Farmers Market. lie said in the future that the City will need to
address the homelessness issue.
Councilmember Bruch suggested having Town Hall meetings.
Mayor Downie reported on the joint meeting with the Port of Port.Angeles and said he enjoyed the opportunity and
felt it was important to reach goals together.
No other reports were given,
INFORMATION:
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and reminded Council they can get ahold of staff
with questions.
He reminded Council of upcoming Strategic Planning work-shops on February 24 and March 10. Manager McKeen
noted the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Conference is coming up and Councilmembers attending had
packets in,their mailbox relating to the conference.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Marolee Smith, P.O. Box 2498, spoke in favor of opening Town Hall meetings as a tool for Council and to get the
community involved.
Gordon Taylor,2103 West Eighth Street,said he is very interested in the continuation of the Olympic Discover Trail.
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David Mabrey, 1014 Georgiana Street, spoke about climate change and tools for achieving natural disaster-resilient
communities,
Dale 'Xilson, 1714 West Fourth Street, said Port Angeles has a homeless problem, Ile said 33 honies are about to be
sent to the landfill and he encouraged the City to find a creative solution to use the homes.
Mike Doherty,617 South B Street,said the City needs a climate action plan,in part due to Governor Instee's executive
order and to receive State funding. He offered ideas for working with banks to create starter housing. Ile suggested
looking into a Federal fund that is sometimes available for street repairs.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Gase to:
Adjourn.
Motion carried 7-0.
ADJOUR,.N, MENT: Mayor Downie adjourned the meeting at 7.57 p.m.
P ick Downie,Mayor nifer asVe6n,City Clerk
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