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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 11/04/2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington November 4, 2020 CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING Mayor Dexter called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6,.-0!0 p.m, ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members French, Meyer, McCaughan, Schromen- Wawrin and Suggs. Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Martinez-Bailey, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, B. Srnfth, A. Brekke,T. Hunter,and S.Carrizosa. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of A I legiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTER S,PROCLAMATIONS& EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Veterans Day Proclamation Mayor Dexter read a proclamation recognizing Veterans Day, Terry Smith, Peninsula College's Veterans Services Certit`ying Official, spoke about the new program and facility, and shared how the program assists Veterans and Veterans' families. PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Hillgren, residing outside the city, on a previously recorded line, spoke about the need for bathrooms for the homeless. CONSENT.A(,'YENDA hearing no objection,Mayor Dexter moved J-2 to the Consent Agenda, It was moved by French and seconded by Carr to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1, City Council Minutes of October 6,2020 and October 20,2020 lApprove 2,4th Quarter PBIA Fee Waiver/Pass Resolution 3. Facility Use Agreement- Uncoln Park BMX Association/Authorize the City Manager to sign afive-year l-,acili(y Use Agreement with the Lincoln Park BAM"Association for the operation and maintenance of the Lincoln Park B1t4X Track and, (2) and make an),minor inodaficotions to the agreement i(necessary. 4. Hearings Examiner/Ratifi,the contract with Sound Lmv Centerfi)r Hearing F-xanrriner services 5.2020 Pavement Repair CON 2020-01 and 2020 Chip Sea]CON 2020�-14 Final Acceptance Pavement repair 1)Accept the 2020 Pervement Repairs CON 2020-01 as complete,- and authorize staff to proceed Vvith project closeout and release retainage upon receipt of all required clearances. 2)Accept the 2020 Chip Seal CON 20.70-14 as complete; and authorize staff to proceed with prqject closeotit, and release retainage upon receipt qfall required The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PI BLIC HEARINGS 1, Ordinance Authorizing the Refunding of the 2009 and 2010 Water and Wastewater Bonds and Department of Ecology Loans for the CSC)Project Finance Director S,arina Carrizosa spoke about the agenda item and shared the ordinance authorized the refunding of the 2009, and 201.0 water and waste water bonds to include two Department of Ecology loans in the amount not to exceed $29,000,000 dollars with an interest rate not to exceed 4% and to designate the City Manager and Finance Director as authorized signers for the sale,of the bond. PORT Ai" GELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—November 4, 2020 Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3666 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,authorizing the issuance of water and wastewater utility revenue refunding bonds of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed$29,000,000,to defense and refund certain outstanding water and wastewater utility revenue obligations,to make a deposit to the reserve account(if required),and to pay costs of issuing the bonds;providing the form,terms and covenants of the bonds; and delegating authority to approve the method of sale and final terms of the bonds. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Suggs to: Approve the ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,authorizing the issuance of water and wastewater utility revenue refunding bonds of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed $29,000,000,to defense and refund certain outstanding water and wastewater utility revenue obligations,to make a deposit to the reserve account (if required), and to pay costs of issuing the bonds; providing the form,terms and covenants of the bonds;and delegating authority to approve the method of sale and final terms of the bonds. The Mayor asked if there was,unanimous consent,hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0. CONTRACTS &PURCHASING 1. 16th Street Low Impact Development Retrofit,Project No.TRO715,Professional Services Agreement Public Works and Utilities Director Thomas Hunter spoke about the project and provided background on the matter. He added that the City has certain requirements that come through its ston-nwater permit and shared the City will leverage some grant funds to help meet future permit requirements.Council discussion followed. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Meyer to: Approve and award a Professional Services Agreement to Parametrix, Inc. of Bremerton,Washington for the 16th St.LID Retrofit Project in the not to exceed amount of S159,687,20;and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Parametrix and to make minor modifications as necessary. The Mayor asked if there was opposition to the motion,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance Levying 2020 Property Tax for Collection in 2021 Director of Finance Sarina Carrizosa shared a presentation on the property tax levy process and shared tile upcoming budget calendar. Mayor Dexter opened the public hearing 6:47 p.m. Hearing none, the Mayor continued the public hearing to tile November 17 lh. Mayor Dexter 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 202 1, and directing the City Clerk to certify said amount to the Board of Clallarn County Commissioners. Council discussion followed, Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—November 4,2020 Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title,entitled, RESOLUTION NO.24-20 It was moved by Sebromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,authorizing an increase in the, regular property tax levy due to substantial need. After a roll call vote, using visual approval from: McCaughan,,the motion passed 6-1 with Meyer opposed. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:15 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 7:20 p.m. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. PA Barbor: Amendment to Potentially Liable Parties Participation Agreement Manager West provided information on the Western Port Angeles, Harbor cleanup issue that has been taking place since 2013, adding that the next step of the process would be to move on to a draft clean up action plan. Attorney floor shared the issue is quite a mile post on the cleanup process. Relative to her employer's role as,a Port Angeles Harbor Trustee,Council member Suggs stated she would be recusing herself from discussion and the vote. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Authorize the City Manager to approve,sign,and execute on behalf of the City the Amendment to the PLP Participation Agreement and aii Amendment to the Agreed Order with DOE that will obligate the City, and other Pl.Ps,to prepare a draft Cleanup Action Plan for the WPAH site. After roll call vote, motion carried 6-0 with Suggs,recus,ed. 2. 2021 Legislative Priorities. Manager West provided background on the legislative priorities and noted a correction on the document. Staff spoke about items on the list relative to their departments and offered their recommendations. Council discussion followed. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 8 3 0 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 8:3 5 p.m. By consensus of the Council, staff will move forward on an updated 2021 legislative priority list and will bring it to the next meeting,which will highlight the top interests shared by Council and a second page approach for additional requests. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Suggs spoke about attendance at a Shore Aquatic Center Board meeting and Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting and the Shore Aquatic Center open house. She spoke about the harbor and connection it has to indigenous people and the community. Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about the need for permanent and affordable housing and an upcoming transportation meeting, Deputy Mayor Carr spoke about affordable housing models, the recent Broadband meeting and recognized election workers. Council member Brendan Meyer spoke about the need for Covid testing if there are any symptoms. Council member French shared he is participating on a Stevens Middle School committee as a community member. Mayor Dexter spoke about the newly opened Shore Aquatic Center. No other reports were given. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—November 4, 2020 INFORMATION Manager West provided statistics on Covid financial relief efforts and spoke about the upcoming AWC Managing Risks Associated with Homelessness virtual event. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m. Z-a—eD�x-t—er, M--a—.yore —-----....... Kari Martin6��- ailey,City C Page 4 of 4