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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/16/2018CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 16, 2018 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Bruch called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 4:33 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmembers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and Schromen-Wawrin. Members Absent: None. StaffPresent: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, J. Burke, B. Smith, T. Agesson, and A. Brekke. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Bruch announced the need for a closed Executive Session, under authority of RCW 42.30.140(4), to discuss collective bargaining with an employee organization and under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel, for approximately I hour and 30 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 4:33 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The Executive Session concluded at 5:48 p.m. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:48 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, Councilmembers French, Kidd, Merideth. Moran, and Schromen-Wawrin. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, J. Burke, B. Smith, T. Agesson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1, Proclamation in Recognition of Therese "Tess" Agesson Mayor Bruch read a proclamation in recognition of Interim Finance Director Tess Agesson. City Manager Nathan West recognized her for her work in the Finance Department and for the City. Ms. Agesson spoke about her time at the City and the confidence she has in staff. The Mayor recessed the meeting at 6:08 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:19 p.m. W PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCII., MEETING — October 16, 2018 PUBLIC COMMENT Devon Greywolf, Port Angeles, brought forth a proposal to save the Sequoia tree in Lions Park in recognition of President Abraham Lincoln, and brought a signed petitions that encouraged the City not to remove the tree. Roger Nidefer, Port Angeles, shared his concerns about the speed of traffic on Park Street. He spoke about the need for benches in Jesse Webster Park., and spoke of his concerns about what is being done within the City of Port Angeles to encourage growth. Anna Sammowitz, spoke about the Port Angeles Nature School agenda item, saying it was a great opportunity to get kids outside in the parks, and thanked Council for their consideration. Edna Peterson, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke about the work that is being done to prepare for the upcoming ice skating rink event, "Winter Village". Bob Vreeland, city resident, spoke about a City Port Angeles Climate Action Plan. Hollund Bailey, city resident, thanked the Council for their work, and spoke in favor of a student representative on the City Council, John Ralston, city resident, spoke about the REC related to correspondence. He thanked the planning department for their work. Jefferey Bele, city resident, stated he has taken over as president of Peninsula Area Public Access. He spoke about his efforts to continue broadcasting the high school football games. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by Citi, Manazer or Councilmember — Mayor Bruch added Amicus brief to the agenda under Other Considerations as Item 1-2. Councilmember Kidd recognized the new Director of Public Works, James Burke. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. Expenditure Report: From Sepember 22 to October 5, 2018 in the amount of $2,598,913.52 2. Facility Use Agreement — Port Angeles Nature School Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Proposed Amendments to 2019 Utility Rates Manager West introduced the agenda item, saying staff took great care to look at the rates to determine what would need to be done knowing that rate increases are difficult for those who are struggling. He added that the proposal received a favorable recommendation from the Utility Advisory Committee. Glen Goodworth used a PowerPoint presentation to outline the increase in the water and wastewater utilities. Mayor Bruch conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3610 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending sections of Chapter 13.12 electric rates; 13.44 water rates; 13.54 solid waste rates; and 13.65 wastewater rates; of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. At 7:27 p.m., Mayor Bruch opened the public hearing. Marolee Smith, city resident, spoke about residential rates vs. cornmercial rate costs and how some rate payers are struggling to pay. Page 2 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — October 16, 2018 Charlie Crane, city resident, spoke about the amount of chlorine in the City's water. He said that he would love to see the water rates come down and he added that residents are charged more for water down the drain than they are for water coming into the house. Steve Hopkins, city resident, spoke about base rates, saying there isn't much he can do to lower his bill due to the base rate and said that he is happy to hear that Council is considering the base rate charges. Mayor Bruch continued the public hearing to the November 6 meeting. 2. 2019 Budget Revenue Resources Manager West introduced the agenda item then invited Chief Budget Officer Sarina Carrizosa to share a PowerPoint presentation. In her presentation she spoke about the 2019 Revenue Sources and shared information about the utility tax potential increases as well as some of the changes in the budget from the previous year, including increases and decreases, and the reasons and backgrounds behind them. Officer Carrizosa provided the dates of the budget schedule for the upcoming Council meetings. At 8:09 p.m., Mayor Bruch opened the public hearing. Charlie Crane, said there is a lot of work to be done, that the City needs to find ways to bring money that is being spent on other things, back to where people can afford to live in the City. There being no additional comments, the Mayor closed the public bearing at 8:10 p.m. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance for Rezone Application 18-41: Olympic Medical Center — 215 North Francis Street Community and Economic Development Director Allyson Brekke, outlined the procedure of the rezone process and explained how the ordinance came to be. Council determined there are were no conflicts of interest related to the item. She said following the review of the public record created at the Planning Commission's public hearing on September 26, 2018, per Council resolution waiving a need for 2nd reading for quasi-judicial matters. She recommends Council conduct a first and final reading of the attached ordinance in support of a rezone of the subject property citing the findings and conclusions identified as Exhibit "B". Council discussion followed. Mayor Bruch conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3611 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Pori Angeles, Washington, rezoning approximately. 3 2 acres from RS -7, Residential Single Family (RS -7) to Commercial Office (CO). It was moved by Kidd and Merideth seconded. Approve ordinance as read and waive the second reading. Council discussion followed. Kidd called the question and Moran seconded. Call for the question motion failed 3-4 with French, Schromen-Wawrin, Bruch and Dexter opposed. Council discussion followed. Motion failed 3-4 with Moran, Kidd, and Merideth in favor. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to: Continue to November 6 meeting for a second reading. Motion failed 3-4 with Schromen-Wawrin, Bruch and Dexter in favor. It was moved by French to: Reject the Rezone Application 18-41: Olympic Medical Center -- 215 North Francis Street. Motion died for lack of a second. Page 3 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — October 16, 2018 It was moved by French to: Table the discussion: Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to: Continue to November 6 meeting for a second reading. Motion carries 4-3 with Moran, French and Merideth opposed. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution for Amendments to Financial Policies — Grant Compliance Interim Finance Director Tess Agesson introduced the agenda item, and clarified changes that were made, saying the amendments incorporated were recommendations made by the Washington State Auditor's Office. Mayor Bruch read the resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 A RESOLUTION of the City Council amending the attached City's Financial Management Policy. It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to: Approve resolution as read. Motion carried 7-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS I. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations Community and Economic Development Director Allyson Brekke, introduced the Lodging Tax Advisory Committees (LTAC) recommendations for the 2019 lodging tax fund budget. Director Brekke said the Committee considered 8 applications and shared the Committee's recommendation. Councilmember French disclosed he is a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Deputy Mayor Dexter disclosed she is a non-voting member on the Feiro Marine Board. It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to: Approve the Lodging Tax Committee's recommended budget and direct staff to prepare necessary budget amendments for Council review. Motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Moran and seconded by French to: Extend the current contract with the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce for 3 years for the Visitor Center. Council discussion followed. Schromen-Wawrin called the question and Dexter seconded. Call for the question motion carried 7-0. Approve motion as read. Motion carried 7-0. 2. File an Amicus Curiae Brief Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin read the resolution as presented and provided background on the item. Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin recommended the City join the brief, and represent the City of Port Angeles in advising the Washington Supreme Court on the importance of home rule power for Cities. Mayor Bruch asked the Council who was in favor of discussing the agenda item. By a show of hands, Councilmembers French, Schromen-WmNTin, Mayor Bruch, and Deputy Mayor Dexter were in favor of discussing. Council discussion followed. Page 4 of PORT' ANGELES CITE' COUNCIL MEETING — October 16, 2018 It was moved by French and seconded by Kidd to: Join in the Amicus Curiae Brief, as read. Motion carried 5-2 with Merideth and Kidd opposed. CITY COUNCIL REPORIS Council reports were given. Council agreed by consensus to extend the meeting to 10:10 p.m. INFORMATION Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and reminded Council of upcoming meeting dates. .SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT Marolee Smith, spoke about the rumble strips at the bottom of Hurricane Ridge Road, and asked if anything could be done to minimize the disruptive noise these strips create. Roger Neidefter, city resident, spoke about empty buildings in Port Angeles, saying he is concerned that the City's commerce is not growing. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m. Sissi Bruch, Mayor Page 5 of 5 Kari Martinez -Bailey, City C