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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 05/01/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington May 1, 2018 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Bruch called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5 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 Greenwood,T. Agesson, N.West.,T.Weeks,and M. Bodart. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from Attorney Greenwood,Mayor Bruch announced the need for an Executive Session,under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(1')(ii)to discuss information regarding security of computer systems. RCW 42.30.11 0(l)(i)to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel,and under authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(c),to consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered,for approximately 55 minutes.The Executive Session convened at 5:02 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The Executive Session concluded at 5:55 p.m.No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:55 p.m. CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING Mayor Bruch called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilinembers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and Schromen-Wawrin. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Greenwood, Clerk Veneklasen, K. Dubuc, C. Fulton, B. Smith, T. Agesson,N. West,and J.Burke. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1, American Public Works Association (APWA)Award for the CSO Project Acting Public Works Director James Burke spoke about the APWA 2018 Project of the Year Award that was given to the City for the Combined Sewer Overflow Project.Director Burke spoke about the project scope and its positive environmental results. He recognized retired City Engineer Mike Szatlockv,Civil/Utility Engineer Jeff Bender,and Bill White of the Lower El-wha Klallani Tribe for their contributions to the project. PUBLIC COMMENT fo"*111 Marolee Smith,P.O.Box 2498,spoke in favor of easing restrictions on personal property rights. PORTANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—May 1, 2018 Susan Hillgren, 12 Pierce Road.,spoke about the needs of the homeless. Ingrid Carniean,316 South Cherry., spoke about possible solutions for homelessness. Heather Cortuso,229 West 1311 Street,spoke against the temporary dwelling ordinance. Steve Hopkins., 1405 South C Street, Operations and Planning Manager at Clallam Transit, thanked Council for its support of alternative modes of transportation and suggested further focus on a pedestrian network-. John Ralston, P.O. Box 898, asked when the temporary dwelling unit ordinance would be referred to the Planning Commission. Doc Reiss, 2520 South Laurel, provided information on current housing inventory and spoke against the temporary dwelling ordinance. Doran Metlay, 1207 Peabody Street,spoke in support of the temporary dwelling unit proposal. Artur Wojnowski, 1714 West Sixth Street,spoke in favor of the temporary dwelling unit ordinance. Rob Feller,216 West Fourth Street,said lack of housing is a serious problem and that lie supports trying the temporary dwelling solution. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR PUTUR-E AGENDAS as determined by M,Man or Councilmember I. Mayor Brach added discussion about the Process qf'Afoi,ing a Policy Forward as Item 13 2. Mayor Brach asked that an update on cable negotiations be given at a future meeting 3. Mayor Brach added Coast Guard Conununity Letter of Support as Item 15 4. At the request of Councilmember Schromen-WmkTin,the Mayor added DOE Stormwater Permit as Item 16 5. At the request of Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin, the Mayor added Association of Ifashington Cities Cor!ference Attendance as Item 17 CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Manager McKeen, Mayor Brach pulled Item 3, Vehicle Replacement:Fire Department Sedan #5202,from the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Dexter and seconded by French to approve the Consent Agenda to include: I. City Council Minutes of April 17,2018 1 Expenditure Report:From April 7, 2018 to April 20, 2018 in the amount()f'$706,797.90 3. PULLED FROM CONSENT 4. PA Forward Committee Appointment 5. Network Infrastructure Contract Motion carried 7-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. IBEW Local#997 Collective Bargaining Agreement Attorney Greenwood spoke about the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Schromen-Warin to: Approve the terms of the IBEW Local#997 Collective Bargaining Agreement as stated in the summary. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Agenda for Joint Meeting with Clallam County Commissioners Manager McKeen noted that Council had requested a joint meeting with the Clallam County Commissioners in order to talk about items of mutual interest. He said the meeting is scheduled for May 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Council discussed possible joint meeting agenda items. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING —May 1, 2018 By consensus.,Council agreed on the following agenda items, in order of importance: 1. Affordable Housing Storrnwater Issues 2. Update on Consolidation of Misdemeanor Prosecution Services 3. Raising the Legal Age of Sale of Tobacco and Vapor Products to 21 Years 3. Process for Moving a Policy Forward Mayor Bruch outlined the process for Councilmembers to have items placed on an agenda.The Mayor said that before staff is asked to review or get involved, Council needs to make sure there is enough interest among Council to move an item forward. If the majority of Council agrees to move an item forward, it can then be reviewed by staff and subsequently considered by the Council.Council discussion followed. 4. Temporary Dwelling Units Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin introduced the proposal which would allow people to temporarily use RVs as dwelling units. He spoke about the merits of the policy which he drafted in response to the housing shortage in Port Angeles.Council discussion followed. It was moved by Moran and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Move discussion to the Planning Commission. Council debate followed. Councilmember Moran Called for the Question,which was seconded by Kidd. Kidd,Merideth and Moran voted in favor of calling for the question. Motion failed to receive two-thirds vote.Debate continued. Motion to move the discussion to the Planning Commission carried 4-3, with Kidd, French and Merideth opposed. S. Coast Guard Community Letter of Support Mayor Bruch requested that Council send a letter of support for the effort to designate Port Angeles as a Coast Guard Community. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Dexter to: Write a letter from Council in support of Coast Guard community effort. Motion carried 7-0 6. Department of Ecology Stormwater Permit Council agreed by consensus to ask the Department of Ecology to hold a public meeting in Port Angeles and provide a presentation to Council, 7. Association of Washington Cities(AWC)Conference Council discussed who would attend the upcoming AWC Conference.Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin confirmed that he would attend. CONTRACTS & PURCHASING 1. Lane Powell Contract Extension Manager McKeen outlined the terms of the contract extension and why it was needed. It was moved by French and seconded by Kidd to: Authorize and approve the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Lane Powell PC in accordance with the terms described in this memo and to make any minor modifications to the agreement,if necessary. Motion carried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council reports were given. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGEILES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—May 1, 2.018 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT John Ralston,P.O.Box 898,suggested Council discuss jobs at the joint meeting with County Commissioners.He also encouraged the new tree advisory group to look at the tree-sidewalk situation at Second and Albert Streets. Marolee Smith,P.O. Box 2498, said there are people currently living in RVs and it would be good to get them out of illegality to legality. She commended Council's energy and how they are working together. Doc Reiss,2520 South Laurel,said he appreciates the effort to house the homeless,but that he's not sure the problem is due to a lower amount of rental properties, Steve Hopkins, 1405 South C Street, said he appreciates that the Council is thinking of renters, and lie shared his personal experience mith renting in Port Angeles. Mike Doherty,6.,17 South B,urged Council to create a climate action plan and to monitor litigation against fossil fuel companies. Artur Wojnowski, 1714 West Sixth Street,, spoke about the benefits of living in an RV. He reiterated his support for the temporary dwelling unit ordinance. Hazelle Hart,3804 South Fairmont,said she would like to be able to live in her RV and rent her house. Doran Metlay, 1207 Peabody Street,thanked Council for the discussion and ideas. Kayla Cosell, 142 Little Loop,spoke in favor of tiny homes and their benefits to communities. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from Attorney Greenwood, Mayor Bruch announced the need for an Executive Session, under the authority of RCW 42.30.1 10(l)(i)to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel,for approximately 20 minutes. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Sissi Bruch, Mayor Jennifer Vpneklasen,City Clerk Page 4 of 4