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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/16/2019QO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington July 16, 2019 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: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmembers Moran and French. Members Absent: Councilmembers Kidd and Merideth. Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Deputy Clerk Curran. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Bruch announced the need for a closed Executive Session. under authority RCW 42.30.1 10(1)(c) to consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered. However. final action selling public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the public. And under authority RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel. Council moved to the Jack Pittis Conference Room for Executive Session for approximately 20 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:33 p.m. Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin joined the Special Meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:55 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, Moran, and Schromen-Wawrin. Members Absent: Councilmembers Kidd and Merideth. Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Deputy Clerk Curran, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, B. Smith, A. Brekke, S. Carrizosa and T. Hunter. It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to: Excuse Council Member Merideth from the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Bruch noted Council would revisit Councilmember Kidd's attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS None. Mayor Bruch announced that the Entrepreneur Onramp Program Presentation and Joint PenCom/EOC Options items be moved before the Consent Agenda, with Council consensus. rAo PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — July 16, 2019 PI;BLIC COMMENT Hillary Powers, city resident, spoke in support of the Charter for Compassion. Annabell Waldron, city resident, spoke in support of the Charter for Compassion. Weslee Laughman, city resident, spoke in support of the Charter for Compassion. Susan Hillgren, The Answer For Youth representative, shared her gratitude to the City for approving the retail business license. Ingrid Carmean, city resident, spoke in support of the Charter for Compassion. She also shared two stories of thievery committed to homeless people and is in support of the sales tax to support the homeless. J. Michael Gonzales, city resident, spoke of solar panels and an affordable utilities source through solarization. Brendan Meyer, city resident, spoke of transparency in local government. He is in support of live streaming the council meetings. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Entrepreneur Onramp Program Presentation by Mike Skinner 1. Mr. Skinner shared that this program offers training and support to small business owners and helps them become community members and leaders. Mr. Skinner's intent is to provide a Community Enterprise Program to the City, with the goal the first year to grow 15 new businesses. Joint Pen/Com EOC Options 2. Fire Chief Ken Dubuc stated City staff are looking at options to relocate Emergency Operations Centers. Clallam County also recognizes the need for more space and suitable location, and both organizations recognize the need for combined efforts to provide services. Chief Brian Smith noted the City Police Department requires more space. City Manager West related the thorough evaluation that both departments brought forward, and noted there is a solid foundation for the partnership. Manager West clarified three options: 1) identify a preferred site, 2) discontinue effort on locating a site; 3) move forward with alternative site. Council discussion followed. Mayor Bruch offered an opportunity for the partners to present, including: Sheriff Bill Benedict of Clallam County, Randy Johnson, County Commissioner, and John Nutter, Port of Port Angeles. Council discussion continued. It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Moran to: Authorize Manager West to begin the process of exploring a lease agreement for the 1010 Building for the joint EOC/PenCom and other activities laid out in the memo provided. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Request the City Manager to bring financial plans to City Council for the 1010 Building and of vacant city properties on 18" Street and 16`h Street or both for the EOC consideration. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Bruch recessed the meeting for a break at 7:52 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to: Excuse Council Member Kidd from the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON TIIIS OR FLI RE AGENDAS as determined by City Manazer or Councilmember — It was moved by Moran and seconded by Dexter to: Move items 13 and 15 from Other Considerations to the Consent Agenda. Page 2 of 5 r,,,, PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING —July 16, 2019 After Council discussion, it was determined by consensus to move only Item 1 3 from Other Considerations to the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of July 2, 2019 / Approve Minutes 2. Expenditure Report: From June 22, 2019 to July 5. 2019 in the amount of $3.079.612.35. /Approve Expenditure Report 3. Ranney Well and Support Building Re -Roof, Project WT0118 — Bid Rejection /Reject Contract 4. Fagade and Sign Contract Nos. 19-03A and 19-03B for Harbortowne, LLC. l Approve Grant 5. International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local #656 Union Contract / Approve Contract Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Hearings Examiner Rules and Procedures Director Brekke provided information on the need of putting in place rules and procedures for future public hearings to benefit applicants and the community. Mayor Bruch read the resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 13-19 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting Hearing Examiner Rules and Procedures. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to: Adopt the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting Hearing Examiner Rules and Procedures. Motion carried 5-0. 2. Deadlines for Enacting Local Qualifying Taxes to take Advantage of HB1406 (2 Resolutions) Manager West noted the City implemented legislative priorities for housing opportunities. This is a tool the City can utilize, which may provide siumiticant offsets to infrastructure and revenue possibilities. Manager West highlighted how City staff are making th i, i llordable housing opportunity a priority, and that housing costs will be shared. Council discussion followed. Mayor Bruch read the resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 14-19 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, providing for the submission to the Voters of the City of a Proposition to impose a qualifying local tax of 0.1 percent pursuant to RCW 82.14.530 for affordable and supportive housing. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Adopt the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, providing for the submission to the Voters of the City of a Proposition to impose a qualifying local tax of 0.1 percent pursuant to RCW 82.14.530 for affordable and supportive housing. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Bruch read the resolution by title, entitled, e"I's Page 3 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING —July 16, 2019 RESOLUTION NO. 15-19 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, declaring its intent authorized by HB 1406: 1) to request a credit for 0.0146 percent sales tax; and 2) to impose a qualifying local sales tax of 0.1 percent pursuant to RCW 32.14.530, both for affordable and supportive housing. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Moran to: Adopt the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, declaring its intent authorized by HB 1406: 1) to request a credit for 0.0146 percent sales tax; and 2) to impose a qualifying local sales tax of0.1 percent pursuant to RCW 32.14.530, both for affordable and supportive housing. Motion carried 5-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED 3. Rural Development Initiatives Mayor Bruch provided information on training Rural Development Initiatives (RDI) will offer to the community on August 26-29, 2019. RDI offers entrepreneurial development for local organizations, communities, or groups, and looks for emergent leaders in the community. Council discussion followed. Council agreed by consensus that the Council and City staff will identify participants that would support this initiative. Mayor Bruch will take the lead. 4. City Manager Evaluation Form Human Resource Manager Fountain offered information on the contract evaluation form for the City Manager. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Moran and seconded by French to: Approve the City Manager evaluation form as presented. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Dexter attended the Utilities Advisory Committee meeting, and travelled to a baseball tournament. Dexter acknowledged the passing of the Kambeitz family, and offered her gratitude to the City Police and Fire Departments for their service during this difficult time in the community. Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin shared information from the Low Income Housing Coalition Report and reinforced the Council's effort to support housing needs. He also discussed UBER and other choices for transportation. Councilmember French shared he attended the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission meeting, and shared a video from "Erik the Travel Guy", which highlighted the natural beauty of Port Angeles. He commended Black Ball Ferry for the choices they provide to the community. French also attended the Port Angeles Downtown Association meeting, the Chamber Emerging Opportunities Committee meeting and discussed downtown investment opportunities. He attended the Chamber of Commerce 4'h of July events, noting it was very successful. Councilmember Moran attended the Broadband Planning Committee meeting and supports the CERV grant for broadband service on the peninsula. Moran expressed appreciation and gratitude to the Olympic Medical Center Emergency Department for their exemplary service during a recent family incident. Mayor Bruch shared that Jim Waddell provided the "Dammed to Extinction" video, and she encouraged Council to view it. She received information on Cc -operatives, and how they can make a difference in our community. Mayor Bruch attended an MSRC meeting, a Jamestown Tribe housing event, the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation meeting. k0ere 30 youth participated in an Olympic National Park event, connecting with resources and cultural experiences. She noted that Port Angeles is part of the National Maritime Heritage site, and this can promote economic development and recreation. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West reported on the following: Page 4 of 5 U `� ,n, PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING —July 16, 2019 City Council Meetings 2019-2020. Manager West announced work plan changes to the calendar. Council discussion followed. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT John Ralston, city resident, shared a location near Shane Park for a possible EOC location. Mr. Ralston also has available land and would lease or sell property to the City. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m. S� I , Sissi Bruch, Mayor Page 5 of 5 Sh rry Curran, aeputy rk