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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/21/2018CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 21, 2018 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Bruch called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:32 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Members Present: Mayor Bruch; Councilmembers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and Schromen-Wawrin. Deputy Mayor Dexter participated by conference call for the Executive Session only. Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, N. West. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Bruch announced the need for an Executive Session, under authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(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 25 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:30 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The Executive Session concluded at 6:00 p.m. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER -REGULAR MEETING Mayor Bruch called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:03 p.m. It was moved by French and seconded by Kidd to: Excuse Deputy Mayor Dexter from the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Councilmembers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and Schromen-Wawrin. Members Absent: Deputy Mayor Dexter. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, S. Clark, B. Smith, T. Agesson, N. West. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENT Tony DiPangrazio, city resident, spoke about zoning in Port Angeles, and the impacts on property values if the City allows property owners to allow motorhomes as dwelling units. Rachel Ringer, PACAN Board member, shared an invitation to participate at the 4`1' Annual International Overdose Awareness Day event. Scott Kennedy, President of the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association, thanked Council for their consideration of the agenda item as it relates to the organization and recognized members of the group that were attending. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING - August 21, 2018 LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determiner) b_y City Manag-er or Councilmember - By the request of Director of Community and Economic Development Nathan West, Item J-3 — Network Segmentation and VLAN Configuration CFP Project #IT0918, was moved to the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Moran and seconded by French to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes: July 18, 2018 2. Expenditure Report: From July 28 through August 10, 2018 in the amount of $2,504,460.74 3. Minor Amendment to McKinley Lease 4. Emergency Generator Maintenance Contract 5. 2018 Landfill Gas Flare Replacement, Project SW02-17 / Reject Bid 6. Corp Yard Fuel Pump Suction Line and Fuel Pump Dispenser Replacement 7. Network Segmentation and VLAN Configuration CFP Project #IT0918 Motion carried 6-0. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Policy Community and Economic Director Nathan West presented Council with a policy in the form of a resolution that reflected Council consensus from the July 181", 2018 meeting. Mayor Bruch read the resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 11-18 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting policies to ensure a balanced approach to funding promotions, events, operations and capital investments from the City's Lodging Tax Fund. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Moran to: Adopt resolution as read Motion carried 6-0. 2. Local Government Investment Pool Resolution Interim Finance Director Tess Agesson spoke to the agenda item, noting the need to update the resolution that authorizes individuals to make contributions and withdrawals from the account. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Merideth to: Adopt resolution as read. Motion carried 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2018 Electrical Resource Plan Power Resources Manager Gregg King provided background on the resolution. Director West said a favorable recommendation had been forwarded by the Utility Advisory Committee. At 6:35 p.m., Mayor Bruch opened the public hearing. There being no comment, the Mayor closed the public hearing. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Continue and close the public hearing, and adopt resolution. Motion carried 6-0 Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — August 21, 2018 ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2018 Budget Amendment #2 Interim Finance Director Tess Agesson introduced the agenda item that was before them for a second reading, reminding Council she was available for questions. Mayor Bruch conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3607 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending the 2018 budget and funds. It was moved by French and seconded by Kidd to: Adopt ordinance as read. Motion carried 6-0. 2. Code Compliance Enforcement Fund Ordinance City Attorney Bill Bloor said the ordinance creates a new fund used to supply the money needed to support court actions to successfully deal with blighted properties. Council discussion followed. Mayor Bruch conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3608 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, creating a fund for the administration and prosecution of code compliance actions, and adding a new section, 3.23, to Chapter 3 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Mayor Bruch continued the matter to the September 4"' City Council meeting. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Outreach Program — Police/Social Worker Co -Responder Program Police Chief Brian Smith introduced Outreach Coordinator Amy Miller, Volunteer in Medicine in the Olympics (VIMO) Executive Director Mary Hogan, and Development and Operations Director Shenna Younger. Ms. Miller spoke about what they are doing to help vulnerable people in the community and gave a PowerPoint presentation and shared some of the success stories. Council discussion followed. Mary, Board chair of the homelessness task force Mayor Bruch recessed the meeting for a break at 7:07 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:12 p.m. 2. Bonneville Environmental Foundation Memo of Understanding Manager King spoke about a new community solar project that would provide renewable energy options. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Authorize the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation. Motion carried 6-0. CONTRACTS & PURCHASING 1. Sargent Engineering Amendment #3 — Marine Dr. Bridge Inspection City Engineer Teresa Reed -Jennings spoke about the project and provided background on task items that Sargent has been assisting with, including the Marine Drive Channel Bridge inspection. It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to: sign Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement PSA 2018- 02, with Sargent Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $34,880, increasing the total contract not -to -exceed amount to Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — August 21, 2018 $159,751; make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary; and extend the completion date to June 30, 2019. Motion carried 6-0. 2. Harbor Cleanup Process — Work Order #3 Change Order #1 City Attorney Bloor provided background on the project, saying the agenda item is related to the scope of work for additional studies of the harbor. Attorney Bloor said that the MOU authorizes the work to be done and allows the funds to be released for the work. It was moved by French and seconded by Merideth to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 and the addition of Task 10 to Work Order No. 3 as shown in the attached, and to approve minor modifications to the Work Order as needed. Motion carried 6-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council reports were given. INFORMATION Manager McKeen spoke regarding the reports included in the packet. Attorney Bloor, spoke about the criminal justice contract, saying that it was time for the annual review. Attorney Bloor said it was necessary for the Council to identify a representative from Council to be on the committee to review the contract. Council agreed by consensus to appoint Deputy Mayor Dexter as the Council representative. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT Tony DiPangrazio, city resident, commented on property values and suggested Council find ways to entice businesses to come to Port Angeles. Marolee Smith, Port Angeles, spoke about ADUs and how they would benefit the City of Port Angeles, adding that it is a bigger conversation that should take place. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Sissi Bruch, Mayor Page 4 of 4 lam. i Kari Martinez -Bailey, r Clerk