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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/07/2018CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 7, 2018 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Bruch called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Councilmembers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and Schromen-Wawrin. Members Absent: Deputy Mayor Dexter. Staff Present: Acting City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, S. Clark, B. Smith, T. Agesson. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Bruch announced the need for an Executive Session, under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for the purpose of discussing potential litigation with legal counsel, for approximately 15 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:04 p.m. The Executive Session concluded at 5:19 p.m. No action was taken. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Planning Manager Allyson Brekke used a PowerPoint demonstration to discuss types of zoning in the City of Port Angeles and spoke about codes that are related to some of those zones. Manager Brekke also discussed different zoning opportunities as well as challenges facing the City. Council discussion followed. 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, Councilmembers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and Schromen-Wawrin. Members Absent: Deputy Mayor Dexter. Staff Present: Acting Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, S. Clark, B. Smith, T. Agesson, N. West. It was moved by French and seconded by Moran to: Excuse Deputy Mayor Dexter from the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Hodori Week Proclamation Robert Nicholls of White Crane Martial Arts introduced members of the Hodori Little Tigers Taekwondo team. The team displayed a brief martial arts demonstration. Afterwards, the Mayor read a proclamation, recognizing the week of August I through 8, 2018, as Hodori Little Tigers Week. 2. Music on the Strait Mayor Bruch read a proclamation recognizing the upcoming Music on the Strait event. Port Angeles Symphony Board Members Mary Ann Unger and Chuck Whitney accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra organization. Mr. Whitney provided Council with background on the development the event. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — August 7, 2018 3. Peninsula Area Public Access Mayor Bruch read a proclamation recognizing the work of Peninsula Area Public Access (PAPA). Several members of PAPA were present and spoke about their roles in the organization including PAPA Board President Patric McInnis, Executive Director Jon Zuber, Board Members Artur Wojnowski, Elisabeth Hegyi, Chris Enges, Dr. Sharon Buck, Jeffrey Belay, and Port Angeles High School student representative, Jonathan Maestas. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Hopkins spoke about the recent Day of Play that was organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manazer or Councilmember — Acting Manager West pulled item G-1/For-Hire Vehicle Licensing Code Ordinance from the agenda saying staff would bring the item back to a future meeting. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of July 3, 2018 2. Expenditure Report: From July 14 to July 27, 2018 in the amount of $1,877,296.06 3. Interlocal Agreement to Set Administration Fees for PenCom 4. Planning Commission Appointment 5. Interlocal Agreement with Clallam County — Emergency System Notification 6. Metal Recycle Facility Fencing Contract Final Acceptance 7. 2018 Electric Utility Resource Plan /Set Hearing Date 8. Facade and Sign Contract No. 18-08 for Barhop Brewing, LLC Motion carried 6-0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2018 Budget Amendment #2 Interim Finance Director Tess Agesson introduced the agenda item. Council discussion followed. Mayor Bruch conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3607 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington revising in its entirety Chapter 5.36 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. City Manager Contract Councilmember Kidd said after negotiations between Council and Acting Manager West, a new contract had been presented. Councilmember Kidd announced Acting Manager West had accepted the terms of the contract. She added Council was pleased with their choice and eager to welcome him to the new position. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Moran to: Approve and authorize Mayor Bruch to sign the City Manager/City Council Employment Agreement with Nathan West. Motion carried 6-0. CONTRACTS & PURCHASING 1. Fire Department Turnout Gear Purchase Fire Chief Ken Dubuc explained the need for the purchase of new specialized gear that protects firefighters during their work. He added that State law requires new turnout gear be replaced every 10 years. Chief Dubuc said the department had been awarded a $25,000 grant to be used towards the purchase. He discussed how the remainder of the money would be allocated to cover the balance due and how the department planned to surplus the outdated gear. Page 2 of 3 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — August 7, 2018 It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with SeaWestern Fire Fighting Equipment for the purchase of 52 sets of firefighting turnout gear. Motion carried 6-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council reports were given. INFORMATION Acting Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and reminded Council they can reach out to the responsible department for additional information. Acting Manager West discussed the recent Priority Setting scoring exercise Council completed. He said Council scored the items on the list and set a threshold. Acting Manager West said the priority setting process will not be pursued., adding that staff have what they need and consider it complete. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Hargis, Port Angeles, with the Farmers Market, shared statistics on money spent at farmers markets, saying a significant amount goes back to the local community. Steve Luxton said as an amateur developer he would like to share his input regarding affordable housing to the Housing Task Force on behalf of individuals like himself. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was determined there was no need for an executive session. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Sissi Bruch, Mayor Page 3 of 3