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PORT ANGELES PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
September 15, 2016
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING:
Chairperson Shargel called the regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Commissioners Peterson, Shargel, Sinton, & Sutcliffe.
Members Absent: Commissioners Forrest, Pittis, & Young.
Staff Present: Director Delikat & Secretary Boone.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
It was moved by Sinton and seconded by Sutcliffe to approve the minutes of the May 19 regular meeting. Motion carried 4 - 0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
FINANCE & PACKET ITEMS:
Director Delikat reviewed the August 2016 revenue and expenditure reports with the Commission. He mentioned that the only
2016 revenue goal that looked out of reach was the Ediz Hook boat launch revenue. The decrease was due to the limited number
of days that halibut fishing season was open by the state this year. The estimated boat launch revenue for 2017 was lowered by
$3,000 during the 2017 budget process because of the uncertainty of halibut fishing again next year.
LATE ITEMS:
Director Delikat informed the Commission that Janet Young resigned as a Commissioner, effective immediately. Her term was
scheduled to expire in February 2017, so her position will remain vacant until applications are solicited and new members are
appointed in March 2017.
LEGISLATION:
1. Vote for Student Representatives
Director Delikat informed the Commission that two applications were received for the two vacant Student Representative
positions on the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission. Commissioner Sinton made a motion to nominate the two
high school applicants, Olga Palenga and Zachary Brandon, for the 2016 -2017 school year. Commissioner Sutcliffe seconded
the motion which passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT (PowerPoint Presentation):
1. West Coast League and Civic Field Improvements
Director Delikat updated the Commission on an event he attended that was hosted by the Economic Development
Corporation (EDC). It was a welcome event for the West Coast League baseball team scheduled to begin play at Civic Field
in June 2017. The event was held by the EDC to introduce the business community to the new team. It was also announced at
the event that the new name of the team was the Port Angeles Lefties. Delikat also informed the Commission that the owners
of the Lefties are working with the City on some improvement plans that they would like to have done by the 2017 season.
This would include improving the north entrance where the wooden stairs are currently, replacing the third base dugout, and
adding a new viewing deck which will also host an additional concession area. This would include removing the current
batting cage and building new ones down the right field line. All of these projects will be funded by MACK Athletics. The
City will also be looking to apply for lodging tax money for other facility improvements, which will include items such as a
homerun fence, sound system, and a new roof for the grandstands.
2. City Pier Floats
The City has spent a considerable amount of time working with the United States Fish & Wildlife Services, the Recreation
Conservation Office, National Marine Fisheries Services, and a consultant to show the U.S. Army Corp s of Engineers
(USACE) that permitting is not need to execute this grant and project. This project is a standard replacement of our seasonal
transient moorage floats and is not considered “in water work” that would need any perming from the USACE. Because of
this, the City will be sending the USACE a “No Effects” letter that will allow us to move forward with the project.
3. City Pier Handrails
A majority of the metal hand rails around City Pier are rusting and need to be replaced for safety reasons. Our parks
maintenance staff is currently working on these repairs and hopes to be completed by September or October.
4. City Pier Master Plan
There have been ongoing discussions regarding future phases of the waterfront development, which include the City Pier and
Feiro Marine Life Center. Currently, City staff is reviewing future plans of the proposed area. Delikat wanted the
Commission to know that they too will be part of the review process before a final draft is brought forth to City Council.
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5. Boys & Girls Club Agreement
Due to increased attendance, lack of space, and construction of a future building, the Boys & Girls Club in Port Angeles has
come to an agreement with the City for use of the Vern Burton Community Center for the club’s after school and c amp
programs while the club fundraises for its new facility. The agreement was approved by Council and the club will begin
using the Vern Burton Community Center in the near future.
6. Ordinances
The Parks & Recreation staff is in the final stages of the depa rtment’s ordinance review. Some additional changes have been
made since the Commission last reviewed. Delikat mentioned that they will have one more opportunity to review and vote on
the changes before they are taken to City Council by the end of 2016.
7. Downtown Sidewalk Replacements
Many sidewalks and tree pits throughout the downtown area are experiencing settling and upheaving. These issues are of
concern for potential trip and fall cases and are in need of repair. Because of these concerns, funding for the project was
identified in the 2016 Capital Facilities Plan. The repair work is scheduled to start in mid-October and it will be funded by
Real Estate Excise Tax.
8. 2017 Budget
The City is still in the process of the 2017 budget . One area of focus that Delikat is trying to increase is the Parks
Maintenance budget. Because of increasing park infrastructure, repairs, and vandalism, this particular budget is drastically
underfunded and he is looking to increase this area of the budget.
9. Civic Lighting Project/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Civic Lighting Project is finished and the project acceptance will be taken to the October 4, 2016 Council meeting. The
next step will be to close out the Local Parks and Youth Athletic Facility grants through the Recreat ion and Conservation
Office. Delikat encouraged the Commission to attend a walkthrough of Civic with the City Council following the
Commission meeting at 7:45 tonight. He also let the Commission know that there will be a short ribbon cutting ceremony at
halftime of the September 16 Port Angeles High School varsity football game with members of the School Board to celebrate
the new lights and the Commission was invited to attend.
10. Georgiana Playground
Delikat updated the Commission on the outstanding progress David Mabrey is making on fundraising for the new Georgiana
Park playground. Since the Commission hiatus, Delta Dental donated $5,000 and the Quinn Redlin Kintner Endowment
donated $20,000, leaving Mabrey with only $3,000 left to raise for the completion of the project . The City will break ground
on the project sometime in late 2016 or early 2017.
11. Gateway Mural
Toma Villa has completed painting the mural at the Gateway Transit Center. Chairperson Shargel commented on how great it
was that the artist was interacting with the public and youth while working on the mural.
12. United Way Day of Caring Events
The United Way’s Day of Caring Events were on Saturday, September 10. There were multiple projects around the region,
and two parks-related projects: the City and Dream Playground Foundation purchased 120 yards of fibar to spread across the
playground surfacing and the Revitalize Port Angeles group repainted the welcome sign located at Boulevard and Lincoln.
13. Dream Playground
Delikat mentioned that the original designers of Dream Playground, Leathers & Associates, completed their assessment of
the playground in June. Delikat has invited the Dream Playground Foundation to the next meeting to discuss the future of the
playground.
14. Future Items
a. The Dream Playground Foundation will give a presentation on the state of the playground
15. Questions/Comments
a. Commissioner Sinton let the Commission know that the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting an
event with motivational speaker Trevor Moawad on October 18
b. Commissioner Peterson asked for an update on the Shane Park Tennis Courts. Director Delikat informed the
Commission that they are no longer safe for tennis activities and, when open, are just an open space for the public to
use. As he has mentioned in the past, the surfacing was no longer safe for tennis use because of areas of sinkin g and
cracking. This is just a temporary fix to get a few more years out of the space because of the continued sett ling and
cracking of the courts
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Shargel adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Next meeting is October 20, 2016, in the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center meeting room #3 at 6:00 p.m.
David Shargel, Chairperson Emily Boone, Secretary