HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/16/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
January 16, 2018
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Bruch called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5 p.m.
IN ATTENDANCE:
Members Present: Mayor Bruch,Deputy Mayor Dexter,Councilinembers French,Meridetb, Moran,and Schromen-
Wawrin. Councilmember Kidd joined via conference call.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen, C. Fulton,and N.West.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Moor,Mayor Bruch announced the need a Closed Session.under authority of RCW
42.30,140(4), to discuss collective bargaining with an employee organization,and an Executive Session,under
authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(c), to consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered,for
approximately 45 minutes.The Executive Session convened at 5:07 p.m.
RET URN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 5:56 p.m.No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Bruch adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:56 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Bruch called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter,Councilinembers;French,Merideth, Moran,and Schronien-
Wawrin. Councilmember Kidd joined via conference call.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor, Clerk Veneklasen,C. Delikat,K. Dubuc, C. Fulton, J. Viada,
T.Agesson,N.West,T.Reed-Jennings, and J. Burke.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS& EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Hope Flags Proclamation
Mayor Bruch read the proclamation in recognition of the Hope Flags,created by a local group of citizens that gathered
to share their hopes for the future. She noted that the Hope Flags would reside in the City Council Chambers through
March 31,2018.Bob Schroeter,Executive Director of the Clallam,County Economic Development Council,accepted
the proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Marolee Smith, P.O. Box 2498, asked that Council not endorse the Port Angeles School District (PASD) Levy. She
spoke about the downside of moving sixth graders to the middle school.
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Richard Wade,P.O. Box 2498,spoke against the PASD levy. He said the district needs a new school board and new
leadership.
Dan Shoultafer,214 Alderview Drive,spoke against the school levy.
1,A,rE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined bi,Citt,Marra ger
or Councilineinber—
1. At the request of Councilmernber Kidd, Mayor Bruch added to Other Considerations, a letter of support to
Representative Mike Chapman and the Department of Transportation to seek funding for the 81'Street Bridges.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Port Angeles School District(PASD)Proposition No. 1,Capital Le%j, to Expand and Renovate
Stevens Middle School
Port Angeles School District Assistant Superintendent Chuck Disk and Facilities Director Nolan Duce conducted a
presentation about the District's work.,and its long range facilities plan,
Council discussion followed. Council then allowed time to hear views,pro and con,in regards to the Capital
Projects Levy.
Dan Shotthafer,214 Alderview Drive,spoke against the levy,asking that the Council remain neutral.
Steve Met.hner, 1042 Strait View Drive,spoke in favor of the levy.
Reed Wendall, 1501 East Fourth Street,expressed support for the levy and spoke about the importance of investing
in facilities.
David Mabrey, 1014 Georgiana,spoke in favor of the levy and asked the Council to enthusiastically endorse it,
Marolee Smith,P,O.Box 2498,spoke against the levy,saying it will cause more people to lose their homes.
Richard Wade,P.O.Box 2498,spoke against the levy,saying that McCleary is a fiscal tsunami waiting to hit
citizen's pocketbooks.
Hunter Witt,an 8111 grader at Stevens Middle School, spoke about the problems he sees with the current school
facilities. Mr.Witt said that if teachers have better schools then they are going to(to better for students.
John Ralston,P.O. Box 898,expressed concerns about Council process and policy regarding the endorsing
measures. He asked Council to remain neutral.
Wayne Kraut, 1826 West Fourth,said fie is a retired person living on a fixed income and has no kids in schools.lie
said he expects Councilmembers to take a leadership position on issues.
Tammy Gregory,4209 South Reddick Road,spoke in favor of the school levy.
Marilyn Esh, 336 Hillcrest Drive,spoke in favor of the levy,noting that medical professionals would be more
attracted to Port Angeles if there were better school facilities.
Al Oman,214 Hancock Avenue,asked the district to make security of students an important element of school
design.
Keith Lockman,a 711'grader at Stevens Middle School,spoke in favor of new school facilities.
Council discussion followed.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING --Janwary 1ti, 2018
Mayor Brucli conducted a first reading of the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO.40-Ot- 0 3- IS
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, in support of Proposition No. I to
finance a Capital Projects Levy for the Port Angeles School District 121 for the years 2019 -2025.
It was moved by French and seconded by Kidd to:
Declare the support of City Council for Proposition I and approve the resolution as read.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Bruch recessed the meeting for a 5 minute break.
2. 8"Street Bridge Protective Screening Options Update
Public Works & Utilities Director Craig Fulton said that City Council directed staff to refine long-term protective
solutions for both lith Street Bridges. He introduced City Engineer Teresa Reed-Jennings who conducted a
presentation on the 81 Street Bridge Protective Screening Options. She provided background information, current
evaluation considerations, long-term and temporary solutions, and the City's recommended solution for adding
protective screenings to the bridges. She outlined solution timelines and costs.
Monte Smith of Sargent Engineering,joined the meeting via conference call.
At the request of Council,Manager McKeen outlined what funds could be used to finance the$1.4 million needed to
pay for Option #4. Councilmember Kidd announced that in addition to other community contributions,First Federal
recently donated$10,000 to the effort.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by French to:
Select option#4,constructed with aluminum posts for long term protective screening;and authorize the City Manager
to immediately sign a professional services agreement with Sargent Engineers to complete the design and bid
documents for option 44.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Letter of Support
Councilmember Kidd said that in order to receive any State funding for the 81"Street Bridges project,Representative
Mike Chapman had asked Council to send a letter of support asking for funding from State Legislature and the State
Department of Transportation.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Dexter to:
Authorize staff to draft letter of support from city council and signed by mayor in support of funding for 8" street
bridge fencing.
Motion carried 7-0.
CON'rINUED-LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined
by Citi'Maneger or Councilmember—
2. Mayor Bruch added a discussion about Council participation in Farmers Market as Item 15 under Other
Considerations.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Nferideth and seconded by Moran to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minute-,ofecember 19, 2017 and Jana a)y 2, 2018
1 Expenditure Report:From December 23, 2017 to January 5,2018 in the antount of$1,336,814.37
3. Port Angeles Farmers Market Facility Use Agreement
4. Port Angeles Community Gardens Facility Use Agreement
5. Final Acceptance 2017 Pole Testing Contract
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POR'r ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—January 16, 2018
6. Final Acceptance 2017 Tree Trimming Contract
7. City Council Committee Assignments
S. Department of Ecology Site Rental Agreement
Motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED:
4. Lodging Tax Event Grant Awards
Community&Economic Development Director Nathan West said the City Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
considered 18 event grain applications for Lodging Tax funding and has forwarded a recommendation to City
Council for consideration. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Schromen-NArawrin to:
Award 2018 event grants as recommended by the Lodging,Tax Advisory Committee and authorize the City
Manager to execute Lodging'Tax Event Grant contracts.
Motion carried 7-0�.
5. Farmers Market Participation
Council discussed the once-a-month attendance of two City Councilmembens at the Saturday Farmers Market,Other
potential venues and times were discussed,as well as the possible need for increased advertising/marketing.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Deputy Mayor Dexter did not make it to the interview on Todd Ortloff show, but would be on Wednesday's show.
CouncilinernbeT Seliromen-Wawrin attended the Farmers Market,and said many people have encouraged Council to
continue collaboration with the Lower Elwha Klallant Tribe. lie commended the Public Work's Department for
innovation in the pole testing project.He said streaming and podeasts of the Todd Ortloff Show are available.
Councilmernber French was a guest on the Todd Ortloff Show. Ile said lie's excited about working on the various
boards and committees that he's been assigned to.
Councilmember Moran is working with the committee planning a Maritime Festival June 9 and 10 which is sponsored
by the Port of Port Angeles, the Port Angeles Yacht Club,History Center and the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Bruch is looking forward to the plastic bag discussion on Feb. 61h, She reported that she went to her first
Clallarn County Disability Board meeting.
No other reports were given.
INFORMA,rION:
Acting Finance Director Tess Agesson spoke about the Government Finance Officer Association's Certificate of
Achievement that the City's Finance Department received.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Al Oman, 214 flancock Avenue, encouraged greater outreach for donations to the 811 Street Bridges. fie expressed
concerns about putting any barrier on the outside of the bridge.
David Mabrey, 1014 Georgiana,thanked Council for supporting the DASD levy and encouraged others to do the same.
ADJOURNMEN'r: Mayor Brach adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Sissi Bruch,Mayor Jennifer Veneklasen,City Clerk,
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