HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/19/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
September 19, 2017
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Downie called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:Mayor Downie,Deputy Mayor Kidd,Councilmemb,ers Merideth and Whetham.
Councilmember Collins participated via conference call.
Councilmember Bruch joined the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Members Absent: Councilmember Gase.
Staff Present: Acting City Manager West, Attorney Bloor,Attorney Greenwood and Director Fulton.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Bloor,Mayor Downie announced the need for an Executive Session,under the authority
of RCW 4230.1 10(l)(i) for the purpose of discussing potential litigation with legal counsel, for approximately 25
minutes.The Executive Session convened at 5:32 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 5:54 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 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:Mayor Downie,Deputy Mayor Kidd,Councilmembers Bruch,Merideth and Whetham.
Councilmember Collins participated via conference call.
Members Absent: Councilmember Gase.
Staff Present: Acting City Manager West, Attorney Greenwood, Clerk Veneklasen,C.Delikat,K. Dubuc,C. Fulton,
B. Smith,and T.Agesson.
It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Kidd to:
Excuse Councilmember Gase from the meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Downie led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS,PROCLAMATIONS& EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Constitution Week Proclamation
Mayor Downie read the proclamation recognizing September 17-23, 2017 as Constitution Week, and marking the
2301 anniversary of the framing of the Constitution of the United States. Carol Weiler and Joyce Strocher accepted
the proclamation on behalf of the Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
John W. Procter,2123 West Fourth Street,asked for a town hall meeting to discuss homeowners' concerns about the
construction and continuation of Olympic Discovery Trail. Mr. Procter said he feels the City needs a larger police
force due to the obvious need for traffic control.
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL M EETING—September 19, 2017
Jasmine f funt,438 Lopez Avenue,asked the City to find solutions other than removing the Sequoia tree in Lions Park.
David Mabrey, 1014 Gcorgiana, invited Council to attend the third annual Oxford House Chili Cook-Off to be held
at Lincoln Park. lie praised the residents of Oxford I louse and their contributions to the community.
Arwen Rice, 817 West Twelfth Street, said she is researching and writing a book about earthquake and other natural
disasters. Site praised CERT training which teaches citizens how to help each other during a disaster.
Elizabeth Dunne, 529 Whidby Avenue, said the Sequoia tree in Lions Park, which is being considered for removal
due to concerns of a property owner, is loved and appreciated by many people. She thanked Council, the Parks
Commission and the Parks Director for putting thought into finding a solution.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Presentation Regarding Clallarn County Juvenile and Family Services Facility/Proposition No.1,Tax
for Juvenile Detention Facilities
Clallarn County Sherriff Bill Benedict outlined the specifics of'Proposition No. I which fie says is intended to fund
juvenile justice programs in C lallam County. SherriffBenedict spoke about costs to the taxpayers,and how the funds
would be used.
Danetta Rutten asked the Council to think about all the services, the juvenile justice system provides, saying that it's
a primary intervention for teaching kids resiliency skills. Site further spoke about the numerous services and programs
that are part of the Juvenile and Family Services Facility.
Mike Rice,817 West Twelfth Street,said he is a Port Angeles school bus driver.Mr. Rice praised the juvenile justice
programs and spoke in favor of Proposition No, I.
Theresa Adams, 136 Christmas Tree Lane, spoke in favor of Proposition No. I and said she would hate to see loss of
juvenile justice services.
David Mabrey, 1014 Georgiana Street,spoke to his personal experience with a child that used juvenile justice services,
and said he is strongly in favor of Council endorsing the measure.
Daniel Myrick,Port Angeles,spoke against Proposition No.1, saying it was wrong to incarcerate children.
Council discussion followed.
At the request of the Mayor,Pete Peterson,Director of Clallam County Juvenile&Family Services,spoke about his
work at the facility over the past 28 years.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to:
Bring a resolution of support to the next City Council meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
LATE ITEMS I''0 BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUFURE N
AGEDAS as determined by Cih, �Alally ze
or Councilinember—
Councilmember Bruch requested an update on how CER,r training fits into the City's Emergency Response plans.
Acting Manager West noted that the Council had a worksession scheduled for September 26 which is devoted to
Emergency Preparedness,and he said that information on CERT could be provided during the worksession.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Deputy Mayor Kidd suggested that Coast Guard Cormnanding Officer I Nigel be invited to a Council meeting so that
the Council could show recognition and appreciation for the(.east Guard presence in the Port Angeles community.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 19, 2017
It was moved by Whetham and seconded by Bruch to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
L City Council Minutes:September 5 and September 8, 2017
2. Expenditure Report:From August 26, 2017 to September 8,2017 in the amount of$1,664,241.90
3. Wastewater Treatment Plant Ventilation and Controls upgrade(CON-2017-45)
4. First\F-ront Alley—Oak to Cherry Improvements(CON-2017-27)
5. BPA Contracts—Power Purchase Agreement&Energy Efficiency
6. Energy Smart Grocer Utility Participation Agreement
7. Memorandum of Agreement with US Coast Guard Cutter Active
Motion carried 6-0.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Budget Amendment#2
Acting Manager West said that City Manager Dan McKeen had worked diligently to look at the future two years and
to make sure the City budget is in a sustainable position to move forward.
Acting Finance Director Tess Agesson said each department did a fantastic job of identifying areas of savings where
money could be set aside to gap the lack of utility taxes the City would receive, all without cutting any employees or
services.
Mayor Downie conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3589
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending the 2017 budget and funds.
It was moved by Collins and seconded by Bruch to:
Adopt the 2017 Budget Amendment#2 ordinance as read.
Motion carried 6-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilmember Bruch attended a"no plastic bags"meeting,and said there would be more to come on the topic in
the next couple of months.
Councilmember Merideth said it's time to be proactive as a shopper to reduce the use of plastic bags.
Councilmember Collins said he supports the idea that less plastic in our consumer world is a good thing.
Councilmember Whetham reported that the UAC(Utility Advisory Committee)met in the Council Chambers as the
first advisory committee to do so under the new municipal code changes. Councilmember Whetham,said he
provided public comment,regarding the loss of economic opportunities due to reduction in fishing days,to
representatives from the Department of Fish&Wildlife when they were in Port Angeles.
Mayor Downie encouraged Councilmembers,to attend the upcoming Association of Washington Cities meeting in
Poulsbo.He said he enjoyed the opportunity to attend the opening of an Oxford House on South Lincoln Street.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION:
Acting Manager West reminded Council of the September 26"worksession dedicated to Emergency Management.
He noted that as part of recent Municipal Code changes, Council would be conducting a different process for filling
vacancies on the Planning Commission.He asked for three Councilmember willing to serve as an ad hoc committee
to review applications.
Councilmember Bruch,Deputy Mayor Kidd and Mayor Downie volunteered to serve as the ad hoc committee.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 19, 2017
Acting Manager West said the Race Street Design Open House,which was recently held at the Port Angeles Senior
Center, was well attended by the public.He noted his department was in the process of planning an additional public
meeting regarding Olympic Discovery Trail design.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Cliff Fors,P.O. Box 2963,said he was disappointed by the Race Street Design public meeting. He said that City
staff is biased on design,the survey is flawed in its questioning,and that he doesn't see Race Street as having safety
concerns.
Jasmine Hunt,438 Lopez, said there are safety concerns on Race Street and that it is not bicycle friendly.
Daniel Myrick,Port Angeles, said that if even one citizen lacks human rights,there is no justice.
Everett Hunsacker,Pulse Road, said he would like to know more about a school bond that didn't happen.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Bruch to:
Adjourn the meeting,
Motion carried 6,-0.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Downie adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Pa;td4' �D'ownie,Ma"yorL-- City Clerk
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