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Port Angeles, Washington
November 6, 2019
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
Mavor Bruch called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmembers French, Kidd, Moran, and Schromen-
Wawrin.
yMembers Absent: Council Member Merideth
Staff Present: City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Martinez-Bailey.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Based on input from Attorney Bloor,Mayor Bruch announced the need for a closed Executive Session,under
authority RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)to discuss two matters of potential litigation with legal counsel. Council moved to
the Jack Pittis Conference Room for Executive Session for approximately 25 minutes with no action to follow. The
Executive Session convened at 5:31 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bruch adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:56 p.m.
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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,B. Smith,
A. Brekke,T.Hunter,and S.Carrizosa.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Moran lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
It was moved by Dexter and seconded by French to:
Direct staff to draft a resolution of thanks and recognition honoring Veterans to be read at the Veteran's Day
celebration on November 11`h,2019.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kevin Bagwell,city resident,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Gary Velie,residing outside city limits,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Jolene Christopher,city resident,spoke about increased crime and homelessness in Port Angeles.
Paul Christopher,city resident,spoke about climate change document in the packet.
Brad McGuire,residing outside city limits,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
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Tom Hughes,residing outside city limits,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Linda Capps,city resident, spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Adam Garcia,city resident,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Carolyn Wilcox,city resident,spoke about an email she wrote that was shared on Facebook without her permission.
Ian Nichol,city resident,spoke about the climate resolution and asked that Council adopt the resolution.
Tony DiPangrazio,city resident,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Karen Rogers,city resident,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Kelvin Williams,city resident, spoke about issues he felt Council should focus on rather than the fence.
Julie Broussard,city resident,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Christy Cox,residing outside city limits, spoke in support of the Climate Action resolution.
PattyTeel,residing outside city limits,spoke about homelessness in Port Angeles.
Mark Ostroot,city resident,spoke about issues he felt Council should focus on rather than the fence.
Raymond Broussard,city resident,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Summer Levy,city resident,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Trenton Owen,city resident,spoke about issues he felt Council should focus on rather than the fence.
Paul Woods,residing outside city limits,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Andy Durand,city resident,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Dick Pilling,residing outside city limits,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Dan Shotthafer,city resident,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park Design elements.
Bob Vreeland,city resident,spoke in favor of the Climate Action Plan on the agenda.
Mike Blackwell,city resident, spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Mike Keegan,city resident,spoke about climate change.
Adrian Hoban,city resident,spoke in favor of the Mayor's intentions of the Veteran's Park design elements memo.
Ed Chad,city resident,spoke in favor of the Climate Action Plan on the agenda.
Christine Romao,city resident,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park Design elements.
Kimberly Payne,residing outside city limits,spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
Nancy Walters,city resident,spoke about the municipal code amendment changes on the agenda regarding housing.
Matthew Rainwater, spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
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Debra Darvininon,city resident, spoke in favor of the Veteran's Park design elements.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Moran to:
Remove the title of Mayor from Mayor Bruch.
Mayor Bruch left the Council Chambers while the Council considered the motion.
Council discussion followed.
Schromen-Wawrin moved to table the motion,the motion died for lack of a second.
Council discussion followed.
Kidd made a point of order.
Council discussion followed.
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Motion failed 3-3 with Dexter,Schromen-Wawrin,and French opposed.
Mayor Bruch recessed the meeting for a break at 7:57 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 8:12 p.m.
PtiBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance Levying 2019 Property Tax Collection in 2020
Director of Finance Sarina Carrizosa shared a PowerPoint presentation on the agenda item. She discussed the process,
provided examples of expected costs,and outlined the upcoming public budget process.Council discussion followed.
Mayor Bruch opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. and then conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,
entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,levying regular ad valorem property taxes for
collection in the fiscal year 2020,and directing the City Clerk to certify said amount to the Board of Clallam County
Commissioners.
The Mayor continued the public hearing to November 19.
Mayor Bruch conducted a reading of the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 19-19
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120,
authorizing an increase in the regular property tax levy for 2020.
It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to:
Adopt resolution authorizing the tax increase of I%or$45,929.53.
Motion carried 7-0.
The Mayor continue the Public Hearing on the Property Tax Ordinance to the November meeting.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Creative District Presentation
Creative Districts Program Manager Annette Roth provided an overview of the project through her presentation and
spoke about the benefits of creative districts for communities.
ORDINANCES NOT REOUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Proposed Municipal Code Amendments to Increase Residential Building Capacity and Housing
Diversity
Director of Community and Economic Development Allyson Brekke clarified the intent was to conduct the second
reading of the ordinances and not to conduct a public hearing,correcting a misprint that had been seen in the
newspaper.Director Brekke clarified changes to the proposed ordinances from the previous meeting.
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Mayor Bruch conducted a second reading of the ordinances by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3(611
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending Chapter 17. 08 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code relating to zoning.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Adopt ordinance as read.
Motion carried 6-1,with Kidd opposed.
ORDINANCE NO. 3�Y0
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending sections of Chapter 17. 10 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code relating to zoning.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Adopt as read and to include striking from section 17.10.020 subsection F,"on lots not less than 7,000 square feet in
area".
Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. L
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending sections of Chapter 17.11 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code relating to zoning.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Adopt as read and to include striking from section 17.11.020 subsection F,"on lots not less than 9,000 square feet in
area".
Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 3 Y a
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending sections of Chapter 17.12 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code relating to zoning.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Adopt as read and to include striking 17.12.040 subsection G,"On minimum 11,000 square foot lot'.
Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 3(0 (S
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending sections of Chapters 17.21, 17.22, 17.23,
17.24,and 17.25 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code adding multi-family housing relating to zoning.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Adopt ordinance as read
Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending sections of Chapter 17. 94 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code relating to zoning.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Moran to:
Adopt as read with the changes to 17.94.070 subsection D,adding"or 600 square feet.whichever is greater".
Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles Washington amending Chapter 17. 95 of the Port Angeles Municipal
'^b Code relating to zoning nonconforming uses.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Adopt ordinance as read.
Motion carried 7-0.
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED
2. Climate Change Action Plan and Resolution
Fire Chief Ken Dubuc provided background on the memo,plan,and resolution. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Bruch conducted a reading of the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 20-19
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles. Washington,addressing climate concerns.
Merideth made a point of order regarding the time.
It was moved by Merideth and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to:
Extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
Motion carried 6-1 with Moran opposed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to:
Adopt the resolution as read.
Motion carried 4-3,with Kidd,Merideth,and 'Moran opposed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Work with Northern Arizona University's FEWSION project.
Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
To adopt the Climate Action Planning Group Summary of Recommendations as stated on page 12 of the November 6,
2019,Council Packet.
Motion carried 4-3,with Moran, Kidd,Merideth opposed.
It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to:
Follow recommendation 1 in the Council Packet and send the Climate Action Plan to the Planning Commission and
suggest they create a subcommittee and follow the recommendations as listed.
Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to:
Add agenda items J1 and J2 to the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by French and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes of October 1,2019/Approve
2. Expenditure Report/From October 5, 2019 to October 25, 2019 in the amount of$2,056,680.13
3. Ordinance Amending Public Records Chapter 2.74/Conduct 2,d Reading/Adopt Ordinance
4. Electric,Water and Wastewater Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Server System Replacement
CFP IT0217
5. 2019 Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation,WW-06-18
Motion carried 7-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by French and seconded by Merideth to:
Adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-2,with Schromen-Wawrin and Bruch opposed.
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