HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/05/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Porl Angeles, Washington
September 5, 2017
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Downie called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6 p.m.
R01A,CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Downie,Deputy Mayor Kidd,CouncilinembersBruch,Collins, Gase,Merideth and
Whetham.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,C. Delikat,K. Dubuc,C.Fulton,B. Smith,
T.Agesson,If. Greenwood,N.West,S. Carrizosa.,and A. Fountain.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Whetham led the Pledge of"Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMEN,r:
'ryson Minck,529 VVIndby Avenue, spoke against the removal of what he said was a 50-to 60-year-old Sequoia tree
in Lions Park.He asked people to think, about how the tree contributes to the health of citizens and the neighborhood.
Elizabeth Dunne,529 Whidby Avenue,spoke about the tree in Lions Park.She asked for solutions to preserve the tree
while also addressing the property owner's concems. Ms. Dunne said she began a petition around Whidby Avenue
and quickly collected two pages of signatures from citizens who are concerned about the tree being removed. She
asked Council to review a report about the tree from peninsula Urban Forestry.
Janice Wheeler,531 Whidby Street,spoke in favor of preserving the tree in Lions Park, which is near tier home.
Bill Whitten, 702 Cays Road in Sequim, thanked Council for consideration of Item 3 on the Consent Agenda, the
purchase of a new bus for the Senior Center, fie said Senior Center members were happy to be a part of how the bus
would look,and noted that through fundraising,members are participating in the purchase of the new vehicle.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Presentation on Code Enforcement of Blighted Properties
Senior Assistant City Attorney Fleidi Greenwood conducted a presentation about a new code enforcement idea that
staff is considering.Site said it's a way to creatively deal with properties that are blights on neighborhoods using State
RCW 35.80A-Condemnation of Blighted Properties.She spoke about the steps and property criteria that would allow
the city to acquire title on those properties where owners are not responding. She said that the City is running out of
options on how to deal with these problem properties,and that staff is looking for Council direction.
Council discussion followed.Council voiced unanimous support for the code enforcement measure that was presented,
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ONTHIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Alanajee
or Councilinember—
1. At the request of City Manager Dan McKeen, Mayor Downie added"Renewable Energy System Incentives SB
5939"as Item 1-13.
2. Councilmember Merideth inquired about the possibility of having another community forum on the opioid
epidemic in Port Angeles. Manager McKeen said staff could conic back to,Council with options.
PORTANGELES, CITY COL.UNCIL NH'[�TING—September S,20117
CONSEW AGENDA:
At the request of Counciltnernber Whetham,Mayor Downie pulled Itern 4,"Equipment Purchase: #1835 Parks
Pickup Vehicle Replacement" from the Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Case and seconded by Bruch to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes: August 15, 2017
2. Expenditure Report:Trom Augu.st 5, 2017 to August 25, 2017 in the aniount qf$2,990,802.20
3. Equipment Purchase: #1861 Senior Center Vehicle Replacement
4. ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENTAGENDA
Motion carried 7-0.
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: f.quipment Purchase: #1835 Parks Pickup Vehicle Replacement
Councilmeniber Whetharu inquired about the possible need for a 4-wheel drive vehicle, Director Delikat responded
that the Parks Department is no longer relied upon for snow plowing and therefore a 4-wheel drive isn't necessary.
It was moved by Whethani and seconded by Kidd to:
Approve the equipment purchase of#1835 Parks Pickup Vehicle Replacement.
Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Revisions to Title 2 of the PANIC regarding Advisory Boards and Commissions
Manager McKeen said there had been no further comments received from Council since the ordinance's first reading.
Ile said the proposed changes do a lot to provide more transparency for Council's advisory committees,and to provide
consistency in the approach to dealing with those committees. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Downie conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3588
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port. Angeles, Washington, amending Chapter 2.40, 2.68 and establishing a new
Chapter 2.25 titled General Provisions of Boards and Commissions,revising term expiration dates for terms of various
advisory boards and commissions of the Port Angeles Municipal Code,
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Whethain to:
Adopt the ordinance as read.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Budget Amendment#2
Manager McKeen and Budget Officer Sarina Carri7osa conducted a presentation on the 18-month budget approach
that the City is using to balance the budget and look towards the future. Budget Officer Carrizosa highlighted 2017
departmental savings. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Downie conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending the 2017 budget and funds.
Mayor Downie continued the matter to September IV'City Council meeting.
RESOLUTIONS Nar REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Resolution Making Changes to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Regarding Travel
Human Resources Manager Abbigail Fountain said that the minor changes being suggested are meant to streamline
many of the financial processes relating to staff travel. Council discussion followed.
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PORTANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING -- Septernber 5,2017
Mayor Downie conducted a reading of the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 19-17
A RESOLUTION of tile City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, amending the City Personnel Policy
and Procedures for City employees.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Case to:
Adopt the resolution as read by the Mayor.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Resolution Adding Emergency Preparedness Policy to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
FIR Manager Fountain thanked Fire Chief Kett Dubuc for his Nvork oil the new policy. She noted that there are four
departments key to any emergency response,and that the new policy identifies key personnel in those departments
that should be available at all times. Chief Dubuc said the policy establishes a"24/7/365"call list so that someone
is always available.Council discussion followed.
Mayor Downie conducted a reading of the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO.20-17
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the Personnel Policy and
Procedures Manual by adding a new Chapter,Chapter 13 -Emergency Preparedness Policy.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to:
Adopt the resolution as read.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Renewable Energy System Incentives SB 5939
Director Fulton spoke to the need for the late item addition to the agenda and offered background on the Renewable
Energy Program. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Downie conducted a reading of the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO.21-17
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, authorizing City participation in the
Washington State Renewable Energy System Incentives Program,including City incentive payments.
It was moved by Case and seconded by Bruch to:
Pass a resolution to authorize the City to participate in the Washington State Renewable Energy System Incentives
Program,including City incentive payments,before the September 8"deadline.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Bruch said she attended an interesting webinar oil signs and she looks forward to the City working
on its sign ordinance.
Councilmember Merideth offered a statement,saying that everybody is somebody.He said everyone is part of the
community whether they are homeless,live in a shelter,or live in a house.
Deputy Mayor Kidd encouraged Councilmembers to attend the upcoming AWC regional meeting in Poulsbo on
Monday,October 2 front 6 p.m.to 8 p.m.
Councilmember Gase attended the Clallarn County Housing Awareness Community meeting and the,Mt. Angeles
View ground breaking which he said is going to be a beautiful addition to the community.
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PORTANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETfNG -- September 5, 2017
Councilmember Whethain reponed that representatives from the State Department of Fish and Wildlifie will be in
Port Angeles taking public cornment,and that he plans to speak to them conceming a resolution that Council passed
supporting recreational fishing in rural comma mi ties.
Councilmember Collins said he hopes as representative from Council is planning to attend the Eiquimalt RibFesL He
reported that he would be at the Fanner's Market on November 4,and likely calling in for the next couple of
meetings.
Mayor Downie asked if a staffirtember could attend Esquimalt RibFest. Manager McKeen said he would inquire
during staff meeting. Mayor Downie attended the Peninsula Housing Authority groundbreaking;the Opioid
Awareness Walk,-and the Quinn Redlin Kitner Memorial Pak dedication.
INFORMATION:
Manager McKeen spoke regarding the joint Port/City meeting agenda included in the packet,and he reminded Council
of the joint meeting at 2 p.m, on Friday to go over tile avigation easement and as proposed interlocal agreement.
Director West informed Council of September 1.20°public meeting from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.at the Senior Center to have
discussions with Race Street Conidor designer. He also noted there was a survey available online relating to tile
project.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Daniel Myric spoke about his experience being homeless.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Downie adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
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Patrick Downie,Mayor 41 � iasen,City Clerk
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