HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/20/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
February 20, 2018
CALL'SIO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Bruch called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5 p.lm
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input from Attorney Bloor,Mayor Bruch aimounced the need for an Executive Session,under the authority
of RCS' 42.30.110(1)(i) for the purpose of discussing potential litigation with legal counsel, and RC1
42.3011 0(l)(c),to discuss the price for which property will be sold, for approximately 50 minutes.
The Executive Session convened at 5:05 p.m,
IN ATTENDANCE:
Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmembers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and
Schrojnen-Wawrin.
Mayor Brach recused herself from the first part of Executive Session due to her employment witli the Lower Elwha
Klallam'f ribe.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeon,Attorney Bloor,N.West,C. Fulton,and T. Agesson.
RIE'I'URN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 6:15 p.m. No action was taken.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Bruch called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:17 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmembers 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: Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MAYFRS, PROCLAMATIONS& EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Toastmasters International Proclamation
Mayor Bruch read the proclamation,noting that the Port Angeles Toastmaster Club was formed in 1949 by a group
of World War 11 veterans. She said that today, there are over 63,,000 Toastmaster clubs worldwide, and that Port
Angeles Toastmasters Club is number 25, one of the oldest clubs in the world. Don Bailey, President of the Port
Angeles Toastmasters Club,accepted the proclamation and said the club was always happy to have new members.
2. Recognition of the Public Service of former Port Angeles Mayor Dan Di Guilin
Mayor Bruch recognized Dan Di Guilio, former Mayor, who died at the age of 68. She said that Mr. Di Guilio was a
longtime resident of Port Angeles and General Manager of Clallant County Transit system up until 2005 when he
retired,and began to serve the community in a very different way. She spoke about his service on Council,and said
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—February 20,2018
she was very grateful for his quiet and straightforward leadership. She quoted him as saying, "If I have to be known
for anything,it is that I made a difference by participating."
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Muazzez Eren, 110 East 131 Street,encouraged Council to seek volunteer cooperation for any plastic bag ordinance.
Glen Wiggins,702 Caroline Street,advocated an alternative route to that proposed by WSDOT in construction of the
Elwha River Bridge.
Rachel Lee, 3124 South Peabody,spoke about an upcoming forum,Clallant Comity Women in Politics.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Update on Elwha River Bridge Construction
Steve Roark-, Assistant Regional Administrator for the Washington Department of Transportation, conducted a
presentation about the US 101 Elwha River Bridge project. The presentation included a look at bridge history,
changing river conditions,resultant erosion,and ongoing monitoring. fie spoke about the design for the new bridge,
the NEPA process,and estimated project timeline. Council discussion followed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes of Februar-
y 6, 2018
1 Expenditure Report: From January 27 through February 9,2018 in the amount of$1,792,241.60
3. 15KVA Power Module Upgrade
4. Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission Annual Agreement
5. Changes to City Council Assignments
Motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS continued:
2. Recycled Carbon Fiber Bench Presentation
Parks&Recreation Director Corey Delikat and Dave Walter,CEO of the Composites Recycling&Technology Center
(CRTC),gave a presentation and unveiled the new park benches made from recycled carbon fiber. The benches were
a collaborative effort between the City,CRTC and local artist Bob Stokes,which they hope can be marketed and sold
to municipalities around the world.
Mayor Bruch recessed the meeting for a break at 7:14 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:20 p.m.
ORDINANCES NOT REOUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Ordinance Updating Financial Policies for Purchasing&Bidding
Acting Finance Director Tess Agesson and Attorney Bloor outlined why the bidding and purchasing policies should
exist in ordinance. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Bruch conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, creating a new Chapter 3.05 Purchasing Policies and
Procedures of the Port Angeles Municipal Code providing procedures to be followed in approving purchase orders
and signing checks.
Mayor Bruch continued the matter to March 6,201&
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS continued:
3. Additions/Alternatives to Council Attendance at Farmers Market
Council discussed the possibility of changing the months members attend the Saturday Farmers Market to meet with
the public,and also talked about other venues where they could meet with a variety of constituents.
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PORT A1" CITY COUNCIL M EFTING—February 20, 2018
Mayor Bruch clarified the Council's desire to meet with the public at the following venues:
• Port Angeles Farmer's Market,one Saturday per month,from April to October
• The Senior Center once a month(the first or third Tuesdays of the month)from 10 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.
• Port Angeles Library,once a month on a Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• High School,quarterly,around lunch time
• Peninsula College,quarterly,around lunch time
Manager McKeen said that staff would send out an email to clarify Council's intent,and that staff would then contact
each venue to determine availability.
Mayor Bruch noted other venues for future discussion could include restaurants and grocery stores.
CONTRACTS &PURCHASING
I. Michell Property Term Sheet
Due to her employment with the Lower Elwha Kallam Tribe, Mayor Bruch recused herself from the discussion and
exited the meeting.
Manager McKeen provided background on the City's notice of intent to sale the surplus property located at the 100
block of East First Street,and commonly referred to as the Niichell property.He spoke about the Lower Elwha Klallarn
Tribe's proposal to buy the property and the contamination discovered during the Tribes due diligence process. He
went over other considerations contained within the term sheet. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Moran and seconded by French to:
Approve the term sheet and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement consistent with
the terms.
Motion carried 6-0,with Bruch recused.
2. Annual Authorization for Software/liardware Maintenance Renewals
Acting Director Agesson said staff was bringing forward all of the annual maintenance and support renewals at the
same time,and that each had been approved in 2018 budget. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to:
Authorize the City Manager to approve the necessary annual agreements/purchase renewals for hardware and/or
software subscriptions/support services for Information Technologies 4802 budgeted line item at a total cost not to
exceed$631,300 budgeted,
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Turnwater Bridge Rehabilitation
Public Works & Utilities Director Craig Fulton spoke about the RFP process and goals for the Turnwater Bridge
Rehabilitation project. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Kidd to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to award the base and additive bid and sign a construction contract with
Combined Construction,Inc of Mukilteo,WA for the TumwateT Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project TR0216,for the
total bid amount of$185,996,including applicable taxes,and make minor modifications to the contract,if necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Deputy Mayor Dexter attended the Fish on the Fence fundraiser for Feiro Marine Life Center.
Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin attended the PRPTO(Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization)
Executive Board meeting which he noted is composed of Kitsap,Mason,Jefferson and Clallam Counties. He stressed
the importance of people knowing about the multi-county collaborative process.
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PORTANCELE S CITY COUNCIL MEETING—Feliniary 20, 2018
Councilmernber French noted that the Port Angeles School District is inviting the community to meet its candidates
for superintendent.Mr. French said he would be on vacation for a week,but back in time for the next Council meeting.
Councilmernber Moran volunteered at the Port Angeles Visitors Center and met a couple from the Netherlands; he
encouraged others to visit the center for its wealth of information.
Mayor Bruch spoke about a recent pickleball tournament held in Port Angeles. She said she would be attending the
Mayor's Exchange in Olympia,
No other reports were given,
INFORMATION:
At the request of Manager McKeen, Director Delikat spoke about the positive economic impact that basketball
tournaments bring to Port Angeles every year during the off season.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Laurel Hargis,3755 Canyon Circle,board president oft me Port Angeles Farmers Market expressed support for Council
maximizing opportunities for the public to have access to them,but said she hoped they would continue to come to
the Farnies Market,too.
Michael Peters,405 East Front Street,said the Lower Elwha Tribal Council would soon be reviewing the same term
sheet document passed by the Council. He spoke about the economic benefits that the"T'ribe's proposed hotel would
bring to,Port Angeles,and fie thanked Council for their support.
Arthur Wojinowski, 1714 West Sixth Street,praised the new carbon fiber park benches,but suggested putting speed
bumps along,the top rail of the benches to discourage skateboarders.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
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