HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/02/2018CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
October 2, 2018
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Bruch called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmembers French, Merideth, Moran, and Schromen-
Waxvrin.
Members Absent: Councilmember Kidd.
Staff Present: 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 authority of
RCW 42.30.110(1)(b), lease or purchase of real estate ifthere's a likelihood that disclosure would increase the price,
for approximately 20 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:35 p.m.
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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilinembers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and
Schromen-Wawrin.
Members Absent: Councilmember Kidd.
Staff Present City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, S. Clark, B. Smith,
T. Agesson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Indigenous People's Day Proclamation
Mayor Bruch invited members of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to stand beside her while she read a proclamation
recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous People's Day and encouraged all to celebrate the culture of
indigenous people. Members of the Tribe read and presented a resolution to the City Council from the Lower Elwha
Klallam Tribal Council.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to:
Excuse Councilmember Kidd from the meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kristen Bauman, Pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, spoke about recognition of Indigenous People's Day.
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Susan Hillgren, spoke about TAFY and what they do to serve the needs of the homeless and those at risk and noted
complaints she has made about the Our Town group.
Ingrid Carmean, city resident, spoke about TAFY and what they do for the homeless, including providing dinner,
tents, toiletries and more to those in need.
Robert Soistre, city resident, spoke about a crane that was used to damage local City street trees and the many codes
the resident is violating.
Councilmember Kidd joined the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
At the request of Councilmember Kidd, Mayor Bruch pulled Item 7 from the Consent Agenda.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes of August 7, 2018
2. Expenditure Report: From September 8 through September 21, 2018 in the amount of $2,446,374.43
3. Electric Energy Meters Material Purchase, Contract MEC -2018-44
4. Pad Mounted / Overhead Electric Transformers Material Purchase, Contract MEC2018-43
5. Request to Access Elwha River Gauging Station
6. Sluice Gate Purchase Contract, Contract MEC -2018-45
7. ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Motion carried 7-0.
ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: Biosolids Dewatering Project Final Acceptance, Project
WW0205 -- Final Acceptance
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Moran to:
Accept the Biosolids Dewatering Project, WW0205 and authorize release of the retainage bond upon receipt of all
required clearances.
Motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Declare Certain City Property Surplus and Authorize Sale
City Attorney Bill Bloor introduced the proposal, saying a city resident had expressed interest in purchasing a piece
of property owned by the City. Attorney Bloor outlined the process of property surplus by the City. Shicla
Burkhardt, the individual wishing to purchase the property, was invited to speak, saying it was being purchased to
protect their view. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Declare surplus the portion of the property that has no current or foreseeable municipal purpose, and publicly notice
that surplus property for sale.
Motion carried 6-1 with Moran opposed.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council reports were given.
INFORMATION
Manager West introduced Police Chief Brian Smith who provided a verbal report on JeffCom-PenCom
regionalization. Manager West spoke regarding reports included in the packet.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston, city resident, spoke about the surplus property on the agenda.
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Steve Hopkins, Clallam County Transit, spoke about the temporary 41" Street transit center. He also spoke about the
surplus property on the agenda.
Jeffrey Belay, Port Angeles, said that he would look into why PAPA was not filming the high school football garnes,
adding that there was restructuring taking place.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
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