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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 07/21/2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington July 21. 2020 CAtT TO QRDER-R-EGULAR MEETING ,%,favor Dexter called the regular meeting of the Port.Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.ni, R01j, C,XLL Members Present: Mayor D xter. Deputy Mayor Carr. Council Nfernbers t-rench, Nlever—McCaughar, Schronien- Wawrin and.Suggs. Menibers Absent.- None Staff Present: City Manager West. Attorney Bloor. Clerk Mart inez-Bal ley,C. Delikat. K. Dubuc. B. Smith. F'. Bolin. -r. Hunter.and S. Carrizo,;a. Pl.�EDGE OF ALILEGIANCE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENT Dr. Ir Flierese Stoken,Neah Bay resident and Doctor at North Olympic Peninsula Community Based Outpatient Clinic. spoke in favor of Council diversifying the Port Angeles, Public Safety Advisory Board. Ingrid Cannean. city resident,spc)ke about the Port Angeles Public Safety Advisory Board. I fillary Powers. city,resident,spoke in favor of'Council diversifying the Port Angeles Public Safety Advisory Board. Susan Hilgren.city resident, spoke in favor(if Council diversifying the Port Angtiles:Public Sat'ety Advisory Board. Jessica Elofsen, residing, outside city linirts, spoke in favor of Council diversifying the, Pori Angeles Public Safety Advisory Board. Kevin LoPiccolo, Clallam CoLjjjtvr Health and Human Services Assistant Director spoke about a grant available through the Department of Commerce that could fiscally support potential expansion at Serenity House, Ellen Fetchiet, city resident, spoke in favor of Council diversifying the Port Angeles Public Safety Advisory Board. Eric Less, city resident,spoke in favor of Council diversifying the Port Angeles Public Safety Advisory Board, Lisa Decker, residing outside city limits, spoke in favor of Council diversifying the Port Angeles Public Safety Advisory Board. arHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. OlyCap,Serenity House Shelter, and COVID 19 Related Updates PresentatiOn, City Manager Nathan West shared that over the past 3 years, City Council has prioritized housing and homelessness. He spoke about innovative programs the City is using including the Paramedic ine and ReDiscovery programs to assist those experiencing housing and health challenges. He,shared Council wished to host the conversation with OlyCAP and Serenity House and shared by having both organizations presetit, it would help Council hear firsthand what is working and not working. Manager West turned the meeting over to Cherish Cromuiller, Executive Director of OlyC Site introduced Kathy Morgan.01yCAP Director of Housing and Community Development %vho provided demographics that have been collected from the Center on who has been sheltered at the Social Distancing Center, Ms. Cronmiller shared a PowerPoint presentation which included poverty statistics, rental challenges, and self- sufficiency \vages. She spoke about what 01yCAP is doing to help members, of the comm unity who are in need of housing assistance and utility support. Council discussion followed, PORTANOELFS CITY COUNCIL MEETING — July 21, 2020 Sharon Maggard,Executive Director of Serenity House.presented a PowerPoint presentation on the work that Serenity House is doing For those experiencing homelessness and spoke,about potential expansion at the facility. She spoke 7 about several Cacilitles and their COVID-19 response. which included closing conintunity roon-is and increased cleanings, Johnny Ankroni. Director of Shelter Services Serenity House. shared demographics on the shelter and spoke about challenges relative to mental health and drug abuse experienced by some of their clients at the shelter. He also discussed case managenient and transition to long-terns housing work done by Serenity House. Council discussion folloXred, The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:50 pant.The meeting recOnvened at 7:56 p.m. LATE ITENISTO BE PLACED ON TEAS OR FUTURE AGENDAS Council member Meyer asked Council to consider holdinU a discussion 011 temporarily waiving bidding requirements, By consensus, Mayor Dexter added a discussion on a waiver of bidding requirements as Item 1 2 to Other Considerations. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by French and seconded by Suggs to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of July 7.2020 , Approre 1 Expenditure Report: Front June 30, 202'0 i4p Ad'v 10, 2020h? the annount art$2,569,526.63 /Approjve 3. Renewal of Pen Corn Phone Maintenance Renewal w,ith Intrado/Authorize the CirY Manager to e:vpeold S26,193.00'fiw the 2020-2021 Intrado phonentaintenance w reneal, 4, Resolution to Set a Public Hearing for the Electric Utility 2020 Resource Plan/Pass Resolution to set a public hearing regarding the updated Re.source Plan and continue to the August 4, 2020 meefing,lPasst-d Resolution # 14- 20 The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Adding Chapter 1.30 to the Port Angeles Municipal Code Recognizing Indigenous People's Day and Adding a new section 1.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code Recognizing Juneteenth Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title.entitled. ORDINANCE NO.3,660 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles.Washington adding a new Chapter 1.30 to the Port Angeles Municipal C s ode and recognizing Indigenous People' Day. ORDINANCE NO.3661 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles. Washington,Gadding new section 1.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.recognizing Juneteenth. Manager West spoke about the importance of the ordinances for those they were dedicated to and the importance of community recognition of both days. Council discussion followed. It"as moved by French and seconded by Carr to;. Adopt the ordinances as read. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS L Resolution in Support of Progressive Revenue Policies for Washington State Manager West provided background on the agenda kern and encouraged Council to discuss the matter to be sure staff presented an item that was consistent with what Council had requested. Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title. entitled. Page 2 of 4 PORT AN(VELES 01"Y ('OUNCILMEETING July, 21, 2020 RESOLUTION NO. 15-20 A RESOLUTION of(lie City Council of the City of Port Angeles. Washington. in support of progressive revenue policies for the State,of"Washington. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr, the final motion adopted was: Pass the resolution as read and include the following updates: THEREFORE.BE IT RESOLVED�: That the City of Port Angeles endorses the Tax Structure Work Gr0QLS of toward a Eatgtgressiyre tax system, creation of a neov tax study commission,and ask Governor Inslee and the le-islators to address the issue of fair taxation in speeches,in newsletters,and via legislation; and BE IT FURTHER 111".'SOLVED: That the City urges the Tax'St'r"ucture Work Group, an tile new tax study commission to investigate, develop. and recommend for adoption,a state level progressive revenue system to replace the State's current tax code, BE If FURJ HER RESQLVED�: That these poli-c-y,ehan�e urttertt and htLve real C�jn;s uenccs for our ciorninuitity, The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. 2. Resolutions on Parking Lot Activity and Right of Way Permit Fee Wavier Manager West provided background oil the agenda items and shared staff are continuing to search for ways to support local businesses. He said many businesses found themselves struggling to meet the Governor's phased-in approach. He shared the proposed resolutions were to assist businesses experiencing challenges while operating safely during the phased-in approach. lie discussed sonic of the ways the City is assisting local business during the COVID-l 9 health crisis. He shared :it was stat"I"s goal to try to support all local businesses through efforts like tile proposed resolutions, Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title.entitled. RESOLUTION NO. 16-20 A RESOIAJTION of the City Council of the City of'Port Angeles. Washington. affinning and ratifying the Eniergency Declaration Order issued by the City Manager on July 16. 2020, Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title,entitled, RESOLUTION NO, 17-20 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of'Port Angeles.Washington,affirming and ratifying the Emergency, Declaration Order issued by the City Manager oil July 16. 2020. It was moved by Meyer and seconded by McCaughan to: [lass resolutions as read. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,, the motion carried 7-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTLNUED 1. Discussion of Elimination of Bidding Requirements Council member Meyer spoke to the proposed itern and provided more information on the intentions of his proposal. Attorney William Bloor shared there could potentially be other ways the City could review bids and reminded Council there are specific requirements frorn bidders, whether they are local or not. It was moved by Nteyer and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Ask staff to draft a letter asking the County health officer waive bidding requirements under the RCW39.04.0 10 to give preference to,local city and County bids where possible in order to slow the spread ofCovid-19 and to protect the health and life of the people of the City Port Angeles and the County of'Ciallam By roll call vote,the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES ('I"fY COUNCIL MEETING—July 21, 2020 (ITYCOUNCII. REPORTS Deputy Mayor Carr shared infornlation froin the Board offlealth meeting. Council nieniber French spoke about an 01-vinpic Peninsula'I OUrisin Commission meeting and marketing discussion", that have been taking place. Be shared the Charriber of Commerce still plans to hold the Winter lee Village. Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke of' the Low-income Housing Alliance and -Transit. PRTP(.'). Utility Advisory Committee, and AWC committee meetings. He shared the topics lie is advocating for during the AWC nleetillgs. Council member Suggs shared site had a meeting Nvith Officer Jaxson and Anry Miller. arid what the ReDiscoNery pro-rain is doing it)help our community. Council mernber McC I aughan spoke about the Port Angeles Downtown Association meeting. Mayor Dexter spoke about work done by the Food Batik. a zooni meeting with Cutter Active crew members. and encouraged people to vote and participate in the 2020 Census. No other reports were given, SECOND PUBLIC COMNIEN'r, Carolyn Wilcox, city resident, thanked staff`from the Port Angeles Police Department and spoke about the recent action taken by Council to encourage equity and equality in our community. INFORMATION Manager West spoke regarding the report included in the packet and provided a legislative update from a recent meeting, He shared that staff are drafting a letter to legislators that lie will share at time next Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter ackjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Kate Dexter, Mayor Karl Martinez-Bailey.City Cie Page 4 of 4