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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/18/2018CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington September 18, 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. 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, 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 25 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:32 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The Executive Session concluded at 6 p.m. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the Special Meeting at 6 p.m. CALL TO ORDER -REGULAR MEETING Mayor Bruch called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:03 pan. 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, S. Clark, B. Smith, T. Agesson, and A Brekke. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Port Angeles Police Department Awards Police Chief Brian Smith presented the Police Star Medal to former City of Port Angeles Systems Coordinator Gary Brooks recognizing his dedicated service to the City. He also presented the Distinguished Service Award to Communications Supervisor Deb Homan for her service under pressure during an incident on July 24, 2018. 2. Super Cup Trophy Presentation by Deputy Mayor Candace Pratt Deputy Mayor Candace Pratt presented the Super Cup trophy to the City of Port Angeles and spoke about the friendly soccer game between the Seguim and Port Angeles. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — September 18, 2018 3. Walk to End Alzheimer's Proclamation Mayor Bruch read the proclamation in recognition of those who are affected by Alzheimer disease, and declared the month of September Alzheimer Awareness Month. Mardell Xavier and Susie Sanders accepted the proclamation on behalf of the event. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 2. Proposed Regulatory Changes to OMC Reimbursements CEO Eric Lewis was invited by the Mayor to speak regarding proposed changes to OMC reimbursements. He spoke about how the proposed changes could affect the levels of service as well as the financial implications to both the hospital and community. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by French to: Direct staff to draft a letter of support, in opposition of the proposed regulatory change, for the Mayor's signature. Authorize the Mayor to sign and submit the letter by the September 24 due date, present it as an information item at the October 2nd meeting. Motion carried 7-0. CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS CONTINUED 4. Constitution Week Proclamation Mayor Bruch read a proclamation recognizing Constitution Week and Citizenship Day, and presented the proclamation to Judy Tordini, Joyce Stroeher, Silvia Spicer, on behalf of the Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Dryke, city resident, spoke about the Rayonier locomotive, asking Council to give direction to staff to begin the restoration process. Susan Hillgren, not a city resident, spoke on behalf of TAFY and the homeless. She said that the homeless need safe places where they can stay in tents or cars. She said the City of Port Angeles needs porta potties and trashcans downtown. Cindy Kelly, not a city resident, spoke on behalf of Dry Creek Water Association Board of Trustees, regarding annexation and rezoning. Steve Hopkins, city resident, Operations Manager at Clallam Transit, thanked council members who participated in the presented by the Washington State Transportation Commission. He spoke about Clallam Transit's employer sponsored bus pass program. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manazer or Councilnzember - By Council consensus, City Manager Nathan West added items to the agenda item listed as E-2, on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Councilmember French, Mayor Bruch pulled Item E-2 from the Consent Agenda. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. Expenditure Report: From August 25 to September 7, 2418 in the amount of $1,876,431.15 2. ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Motion carried 7-0. 2. Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics Memorandum of Understanding Adding Port Angeles Police Department and WASPC Contract and PAPD and VIMO Professional Services agreement Page 2 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — September 18, 2018 Councilmember French stated he serves on the board for VIMO and would recuse himself from the vote. Chief Smith provided background on the recommendation. Council discussion followed It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Authorize the Mayor to sign the City and Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs contract and the City professional services agreement with VIMO and the memorandum of understanding. Motion carried 6-0. Councilmember French recused. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Amendment to Chapter 2.18 Relating to the Hearing Examiner of Port Angeles City Attorney Bill Bloor provided background on the development of the ordinance. Mayor Bruch conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. 3609 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending Chapter 2.18 relating to Hearing Examiner of the Port Angeles Municipal Code It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Adopt ordinance as read. Motion carried 7-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED 1. Indigenous Peoples Day Mayor Bruch provided background on the item and spoke about past and present Council's interest in recognizing indigenous people. Council discussion followed. It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Read the Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation at the October 2 Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. With Kidd opposed and Moran abstained. 3. Council Discussion of 2019 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Manager West opened the discussion. Mayor Bruch provided a hand-out identifying the definitions of the terms: goals, policy, and objectives. She added that the definitions presented were taken from a Planning Commission presentation. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Request the Planning Commission to assess the Comprehensive Plan and amendment to address internal inconsistencies. Motion carried 5-2. With Kidd and Moran opposed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Reconnlend the Planning Commission evaluate the land use map for the maps compatibility with the vision, goals, policies and objectives stated in the plan. Motion carried 4-3. With Kidd, Merideth, and Moran opposed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Move to request the Planning Commission recommend amendments to the Comprehensive Plan based on elimination of redundancies, vagueness, and ambiguity. Motion carried 5-2. With Kidd, and Moran opposed. Page 3 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — September 18, 2018 It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Ask the Planning Commission to evaluate the definition of policy, and make a recommendation regarding that definition in the Comprehensive Plan and the amendment. Motion carried 5-2. With Kidd and Moran opposed. It was moved by French and seconded Schromen-Wawrin to: Recommend the Planning Commission begin work on the amendment drafting process immediately. Motion carried 5-2. Kidd and Moran opposed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Bruch to: Recommend the Planning Commission evaluate the staff suggested measures are effective at measuring progress towards goals and policies, and if they are not, provide a recommendation. Motion died 2-5. With Schromen-Wawrin and Bruch in favor. Based on the consensus of Council, Mayor Bruch clarified the Planning Commission will use the 2018 amendment as a starting base. Mayor Bruch recessed the meeting for a break at 8:49 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:54 p.m. CONTRACTS & PURCHASING 1. Harbor Cleanup Process — Additional Deposit to WPAHG/PLP Group Account Attorney Bloor provided background of the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study process, saying this should be the last contribution to this account. It was moved by French and seconded by Kidd to: Authorize payment pursuant to the Participation Agreement of an additional contribution to the PLP Group in the amount of $102,489.60. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Replacement of Fire Department Ambulance #006 Interim Director of Public Works and Utilities Steve Clark spoke about the replacement. Fire Chief Ken Dubuc said by refurbishing the vehicle, it benefits the City through a cost savings and the crew who use the ambulance. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by French to: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to purchase a new chassis and refurbish Fire Department #006 using the quote provided by Braun NW of $169,815.37, including tax and accessories of $3,484.63. 2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the purchase contract if necessary. 3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to trade in #006 old chassis for $500 to Braun NW upon completion of the new Ambulance. Motion carried 7-0. 3. Professional Services Agreement for Housing Needs Assessment Director of Community and Economic Development Allyson Brekke, discussed the item and thanked the selection panel who participated. It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to: Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Beckwith Consulting Group and authorize the City Manager to sign the professional services agreement, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary. Motion carried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council reports were given. Page 4 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — September 18, 2018 INFORMATION Manager West provided a verbal update on the Criminal Justice Contract and noted a list of upcoming meetings. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT John Ralston, spoke about the development of the Comprehensive Plan. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. Sissi Bruch, Mayor Page 5 of 5 Kari Martinez -Baffle 5-�i lerk