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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 01/02/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 2, 2018 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING: The special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council began at 5:05 p.m. IN ATTENDANCE: Members Present: Councilmembers Bruch,Dexter,French,Kidd,Merideth,Moran,and Schromen-Wawrin. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,B. Smith,T.Agesson,and N. West. City Clerk Jennifer Veneklasen administer the Oath of Office to incoming Councilmembers: • Jim Moran—Council Position#1 • Mike French—Council Position#2 • Lindsey Schromen-Wa,"Tin—Council Position#3 • Kate Dexter—Council Position#4 CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING: Councilmember Kidd called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present:Councilmembers Bruch,Dexter,French,Kidd,Merideth,Moran,and Schromen-Wawrin. 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 Moran led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS,PROCLAMATIONS& EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Recognition of Park View Villas Fundraising for the Port Angeles Fire Department Fire Chief Ken Dubuc recognized Beth Pratt of Park View Villas and Tami Ziegler and Zoe Hansen from the Port Angeles Fire Department Auxiliary for their fundraising efforts which allowed the Department to purchase video laryngoscopes which,Chief Dubuc said,will allow paramedics to provide even better patient care out in the field. Ms.Pratt spoke about the importance of the Fire Department's work,and how they often help elders who can be frail and confused. She said Park View Villas was happy to give a little back for all that the Fire Department does,and that they will look for other opportunities to assist. 2. Staff Presentation on the Roles&Responsibilities of Councilmembers City Attorney Bill Bloor and City Manager Dan McKeen provided a presentation on the roles and responsibilities of the Council,the Mayor,and the City Manager. 3. Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor Councilmember Kidd called for nominations for the position of Mayor. Councilmember Merideth nominated Councilmember Bruch for Mayor.Councilmember Kidd nominated Councilmember Moran for Mayor. Councilmember Kidd conducted a vote for Mayor: Councilmembers,French, Schromen-Wawrin,Dexter,Merideth and Bruch voted in favor of Bruch. Councilmembers Kidd and Moran voted in favor of Moran. Councilmember Bruch was elected Mayor with a majority vote of the Council. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL,MEETING—January 2, 2018 Councilmember Kidd called for nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor. Councilmember French nominated Councilmember Dexter for Deputy Mayor.Mayor Bruch nominated Councilmember Merideth for Deputy Mayor. Councilmember Kidd conducted a vote for Deputy Mayor: Councilmembers Moran,French,Schromen-Wawrin,Dexter and Kidd voted in favor of Dexter. Councilmember Merideth and Mayor Bruch voted in favor of Merideth. Councilmember Dexter was elected Deputy Mayor with a majority vote of the Council. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ed Chadd spoke about the need for Council to weigh competing interests, and the importance of considering future generations and natural systems when making decisions. David Maybrey, 1014 Georgiana,read a letter from Ben Walton of the U.S. Coast Guard,thanking the Gathering for Hope group for its hospitality and gesture of goodwill in bringing an assortment of food to the Coast Guard crew. Lower Elwha Tribal Chairwoman Francis Charles thanked outgoing Councilmembers and welcomed the new members. Chairwoman Charles said that the Tribe looks forward to further collaboration with the City. Bill Atkinson, 1702 West Fourth Street, thanked Council for being willing to participate in the Republic form of government.Ile said that civility and listening are of paramount importance. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manazer or Councilntember-None, CONSENT AGENDA; It was moved by Merideth and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of December-5, 2017 2. Expenditure Report:Frons November 18 to December-22, 2017 in the amount of`$4,814,123.45 3. Purchase of Replacement Computers for the Police Department Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Resolution to Purchase Lincoln Park BMX Starting Hill Gate Parks 8; Recreation Director Corey Delikat provided a brief overview of the resolution,project scope,and funding. Council discussion followed. Mayor Bruch read the resolution by title,entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 18-01 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing the City to purchase equipment,associated accessories,and technical assistance from SASU PROSTART due to special market conditions. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Dexter to: Approve resolution as read. Motion carried 7-0. CONTRACTS &PURCHASING 1. Amendment to Systems Design Ambulance Billing Contract Fire Chief Ken Dubuc explained the proposed amendment to the Fire Department's billing contract with Systems Design. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Merideth to: Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached amendment to the contract with Systems Design, for the services necessary to receive supplemental Medicaid reimbursement,and to make minor modifications as necessary. Motion carried 7-0. Page 2 of 3 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETfNG—January 2m 21115 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Counciliticniber Kidd invited Councilmenibers to attend a dinner with students from Mutsu City,Japan. Councilmember Merideth thanked police officers and firefighters for their work during a recent snow storm. Deputy Mayor Dexter said she went to the Food Bank with tier sons and it was good to get more information about what they do. She is hosting a student from the Mutsu City,Japan delegation. Councilmember Schrornen-Wawrin spoke about suicide barriers on the,8`1 Street Bridges,which he said would be discussed at the January 1611 meeting. He said that research shows barriers are effective when installed at a place that has been identified as a suicide spot. Councilmember French said he was honored to be at the dais and excited about the work the,City Council is doing. He said he is hoping for great relations with Council and staff. Councilmember Moran noted that it was strange sitting on the Council-side of the dais. Mayor Bruch said there was an upcoming webinar about trying to see if Port Angeles can host a movie that deals with suicide,which would be shown in March. INFORMATION: Manager McKeen said that the Association of Washington Cities City Action Days will be held on January 24 and 25 and that the City is sending three representatives—Mayor Bruch and Councilmembers Moran and Schrornen- Wawrin,lie noted there would be a dedicated Executive Session held on January 221 from 3 p.m.to 5 p.m. Manager McKeen also spoke about Council's attendance at the Port Angeles Farmers Market on Saturdays,and said a schedule of openings would be sent via email. Clerk Veneklasen spoke about Council committee assiginnents,saying the Mayor would work with Councilinernbers to determine each member's interest in serving on the various committees,and that a draft assignment list would be presented to Council for approval at the January 161 meeting. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT: Ellen Fetcher alerted everyone to an upcoming showing of Resilience on January 231d from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m, sponsored by Coalition Works. Sean Coleman, 72 East Laurel Lane, operator of Lincoln Park 13MX Track, thanked the Council for expediting the purchase of the starting hill gate so that the project can get underway. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bruch adjoumed the meeting at 7:13 p.m. Sissi Bruch,Mayor Jennifer Yeneklasen,City Clerk Page 3 of 3