HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/15/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGr
Port Ange1cs, Washington
May 15, 2018
ENTI"NCF CONFE'RENCE:
At4:35p.ni.representatives from the Washington State Auditor's Office outlined the scope of the City ofPort Angeles
audit for fiscal year 2017. They noted that the scope would include an accountability audit, financial statemeant audit
and federal grant compliance audit.
Members Present: Mayor Bruch,Deputy Mayor Dexter,Councilnienibers Moran, and Schromen-Wawrin,
Members Absent: Councilinembers French. Kidd and Merideth.
The entrance conference concluded at 4:45 p.m.
CALL,TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Bruch called the special meeting of the.Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:02 p.m.
IN ATTENDANCE:
Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmenibers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and
Schronien-Waivrin.
Members Absent: None.
Staff'Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney,Bloor, Clerk Veneklasen,C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, J. Burke. B. Smith,
'r. Agesson,N. West, M. Bodarl and T, Reed-Jermings.
PRESENTATION:
Acting Finance DirectorTess Agesson conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Capital facilities Plan
(CIT)and Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for years 2019-2024. Council discussion followed.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Bruch adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:57 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR Mf"VrING:
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, Councifinernbers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and
Schromen-Wawrin,
Members Absent: None,
Staff'Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Vencklasen,C. Delikat, K. Dubuc,C. Fulton,B. Smith,
T.Agesson,N.West,and.l. Burke.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL NlArFERS, PROCLAMATIONS& EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Bruch read Juan de Fuca Festival Day Proclamation in honor of the festival's 25"anniversary. Dan Maguire,
Executive Director of the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts,accepted the proclamation, Mr.Maguire and several
festival enthusiasts Performed an original song about the festival.
POWI A NGH I:.S (ATYC(WN('11, MITAING May '15' 2018
I'l-113 LIC COMM EN"I :
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OMMEN'I -
I ieth Wi I ters. of the Port A ngeh.,s Assoc I atioI. "IWMA'd flIL, IVU Sal)le Cl00) bd I'S that the eSSOCi'At dOI I
handed Out to score as a kickoft,for CounC0's recently adopted ordinance banning single-use plastic baos. Site spoke
about PADA.s other effirrts downtouvn.
Susan Hilgren, 12 Pierce Road, said the City needs to keep working on honiclessness and should provide trash cans,
bathrooms,and sharps containers around town. Site requested cultural awareness training for City and County
employees.
Bob Vreeland,520 East Tenth Street, spoke in favor of a 100''',,Clean I�nel-11V Port An9 cles.
Ingrid Can-nean.216 South Cherry. shared ideas for housing fisc the honicless,and the benefits of doing so.
Steve I lopkins. 1405A South(I Street.Operations Manager at Gallant I ransit.spoke about their 7"Grade"I ransit
Initiative being offered as,part of the school's social studies curriculum,
John Ralston, P.O.Box 898,said the COUTICil Think Tanks should be recc'wded, lies said staff are overwhelmed with
work on the Comprehensive Plan and their time,could be spent ntorc wisely on other efforts,
LA'rE ITEMS TO BE PLACI,"'D ON THIS OR FuruRE AGENDAS as doermined bp Ccs vAlanyger
or Councilinember-
I. Mayor Bruch added a Surrunar),of Council Think l'anks as Item 14 on Other Considerations,
2. At the request ot'Schrornen-WwAi-in,the Mayor added consideration of a Letter of Support for Puget Sound
Day on the Hill as Item 15 on Other Considerations.
CONSENT AGENDA:
At the request of Councilmeniber Schromen-Wawrin,Mayor Bruch pulled Itern 3 and 4 front the Consent Agenda,
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
I. City Council Minutes ofMay 1, 2018
2. Expenditure Report: ]°'roin April 21 to May 4,2018 in the. aniourn of'53.280,154,18
3. Iteni Pulled,fi-ont Consent 4gendel
4. Item Pulled fiwin ConsentAgenda
5. Addition of Craig Avenue Reconstruction.Project to CTT
Motion carried 7-0.
Item-1 pulled from Consent Agenda: Whitlow/11ofinan QuietTitle Action
Staffaddressed questions from Council.
It was moved by,Scluromen-Waivrin and seconded by Dexter to:
Authorize the City Attorney to sign an agreed order to be filed in the Clallam County Superior Court settling the quiet
title action and releasing any City ownership in the property
Motion carried 7-0.
Item 4 pulled from Consent Agenda: INIargaret Riggs Boundary Line Agreement
Staff addressed questions from Council.
It vvas moved by Schromen-Wavvrin and seconded by French to:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the boundary line agreement and any other documents related to it.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I. Capital Facilities Plan (CFP)and Transportation Iniproverneut Plan,for 2019-2024
Acting Director Agesson outlined the process for creating the CI--P/"IIP and why the document is needed.
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PORI' ANC: H l S (TI Y (JJUNCIL MIT"TING - May 15, 2018
Mayor Bruch opened the Public Hearing at 636 lei.m 'I here being no public comment, MiyOr 13r11CII C01ninUcd the
Public Hearing to.lune 5.
City Council discussion followed.
Mayor Bruch read the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOIAA ION ofthe City Council ofthe City of Port Angeles.,Washington,adopting the City's(..apital Facilities
Plan for 2019 2024. which includes the City*sTransportation Improvement Program for tile years 2019-2024.
2. Application foi-Community Development Block Grant lC'DBG) for William Shore Pool District
After School Child("are Program Facility
Community & 11conomic Development Director Nathan West introduced the item and the City's role in submitting
and administering State Community Development Block Grant funds. At Council's request, Steve Burke.,director of
the William Shore Pool District,spoke about the program and how it relates to the pool expansion,as well as plans to
increase after-school care for kids in Port Angeles.
Mayor Bruch read the resolution by title, entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 06-18
A RI SOI.A.ITION of the City Council of"the City of Port Angeles, Washington,authorizing submission of an
application for a general purpose Community Development Block Grant(CI-)13G)and certifying and committing to
comply with all required regulations.
At 6:44 p.m, N4a-
yor Bruch opened the public hearing to receive public input. There being no Public comment, the
Mayor closed the public hearing. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to:
Pass resolution authorizing submission of an application for a general purpose Community Development Block Grant
and committing to comply with all required regulations
Motion carried 7-0.
0TIIER CONSIDLIRATIONS:
1. Interlocal Agreement with Port Angeles School District,the I oNver Elwha Klallain Tribe, and
Peninsula College
Parks and Recreation Director Corey Delikat spoke about the partnership among four local agencies which will
allow for facility and equipment sharing.
Mayor Brucli recused herself due to her employment with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. She exited the
Chambers, Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Allow the City Manager to sign the ILA between the City of'Port Angeles,Pori Angeles School District,LoNver
Elwha Klallam Tribe,and Peninsula College,and allow minor modifications to the ILA,if necessary.
Motion carried 6-0,with Bruch recused.
2. Reclassification of Assistant Director of Power Systems Position
City Manager Dan McKeen spoke about why the reclassification was being recommended in the electric utility
division.Council discussion followed.
It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to:
"MOIN, Approve reclassifying the Assistant Director of Power Systems to Deputy Director of Power Systems.
Motion carried 7-0.
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3. Plastic Rag Ordinance Implementation
'Manager Mc Keen Council as to slas work oil the phase oftlic rcccndy adopted
ordinance (mc ouragin,,g conservafion and reuse by teqw ring as imnimun) die I'm carryout bags and PnAlihifin-thiel
filin 11011-composlable plastic bags. COUIKfl (fisi.,ais.,,ion {iullaswwc cf.
4. Summary of Council Think Tanks
Mayor Bruch provided a handout that llifdifigllted the hu'll priority items trOul COL11161 "Fliink 'Wank sessions.
It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to:
Address Accessory Dwelling Units in a Council discussion at a future council meeting
Motion carried 7-0.
Manager McKeon noted this item could be added to an agenda within 60 days.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to:
Put a Complete Streets Ordinance on January 2019 Council agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Merideth and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to:
Discuss the Lodging'fax.
Motion carried 5-2,with Kidd and Moran opposed.
Director West suggested a 5 to 6 p.m. worksession prior to a June Council meeting.
Council discussed procedure for Think Tanks. The Mayor requested the next Think Tank be audio recorded.
5. Letter of Support for Puget Sound Day on the Hill
Director West said(..'ouncil is being asked to sign on to a multijurisdictional letter that supports the continued recovery
work for the Puget Sound region.
It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Schromen-NI'awrin to:
Authorize the Mayor to sign,on behalf of the City Council,the Puget Sound Recovery Letter.
Motion carried 7-0.
CONTRACTS & PURCHASING
1. Marine Drive Channel Bridge Improvements
Acting Public Works Director James Burke outlined work that the grant would allow the (,'try to complete at the
Marine Drive Channel Bridge. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Moran to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to accept the federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) Grant, its the
amount of S51 0,000 for construction of' Marine Drive Channel Bridge, Project TRO I 11, and sign Local Agency
Agreement Supplement and updated Project Prospectus with WSDOT
,Motion carried 7-0.
2. Amendment No.2 to 2018 Structural Engineering professional Services Agreement with Sargent
Engineers,Inc.
Acting Director Burke said the proposed amendment will include additional 8111 Street Bridge inspection services.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by, Schrornen-NN'awrin to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No, 2 to Prolessional Services Agreement PSA 2018-
02, with Sargent 1.'tigineers, Inc., in the amount of$54,522, increasing the total contract not-to-exceed amount to
5124,871, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary. The completion date of the agreement
remains December 31,2018.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Council reports were given.
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INFORMATION:
Manager McKeen noled 0iat included in the packet there was an update on the cable firanchise ncgofiafions,
SECOND PUBLICS'ONIMEN'r:
John Ralston, P.0, Box 898, said there were not a lot of applications fi)r Accessory Dwelling Units because of their
low return on investment,
Ingrid Cal-mean, 316 South Chen'y, spoke about her positive experience with a transient member ofthe community.
Jeffry Belay, P.O. Box 971. thanked Council for inviting Peninsula Area Public Access to blit Derek Kiltner*s tour
of the Opportunity Zones.
Ellen Fetcher,204 Columbus Avenue.,said site appreciated the quality ofthe interactions amcang Council.
.EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Based on input ftorn Attorney Bloor,Mayor Bruch announced the need for an Executive Session,under the authority
ofRC'vN'42.:3(1.14(1(1)( ),in order to discuss qualifications of an applicant for public appointment, ft)r approximately
30 minutes.`1 Executive Session converted at 8:22 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNNIFNI": Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.nt,
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Susi Bruch,Mayor .1.
nifer 'e!! ity Clerk
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