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Port Angeles, Washington
February 16, 2021
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Dexter called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:20 p.m.
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,Deputy Clerk Curran.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Based on input from Attorney Bloor,Mayor Dexter announced the need for a closed Executive Session, under
authority of RCW 42.30.11 0(1)(i), to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel. Council moved to a separate
virtual meeting room for E'xecutive Session for approximately 3O minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5-21
p.m.
ADJOURNMENT'
Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:51 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR INIEFTING
Mayor Dexter called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Can', Council Members French, Meyer, McCaughan., Schromen-
Wawrin and Suggs.
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager West. Attorney Bloor,Deputy Clerk- Curran,C. Delikat,K, Dubuc, B, Smith,
A. Brekk-e.T. Hunter,and S.Carrizosa.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CONTRACTS & PURCHASING
1. Community Paramedichic Grant Acceptance
Chief Ken Dubuc provided history on the Paramedicine Program in Port Angeles and what the program offers
currently, remarking it has been a very successful program in providing health care,mental health care, and services
to citizens. Chief Dubuc introduced Dr. Michael Maxwell,CE0 of the North Olympic Healthcare Network(NO)HN),
who shared details of the Community Paramedicine grant funding that,"Tas recently awarded, The grant provides a
monetary y
, pledge to provide to the City up to S220,000 per year for two Conummity Paramedic FTEs for each of the
next three years to extend the program and highlights the strong partnership the City and NOHN maintains.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded French to:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached Memorandum of Agreement with North Olympic Healthcare
Network,accepting Community Paramedic grant funding.
Motion carried 7-0.
PORTANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—February 16 , 2021
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dan Anderson called to check the process of public comment at a Council meeting.
Colleen McAteer, Director of the Clailarn County Economic Development Council, shared appreciation, as well as,,
that of tile EDC board and staff, (or the contract signed by City Council and the partnership with the City on forward
progress for economic development in the community.
OT FIER CONSIDERATIONS
1. 2021 Strategic Plan
City Manager West announced the continuing discussion of tine 2021-2022 Strategic Plan. He introduced Jim Cooper,
facilitator of the City Council Strategic Plan retreat. Mr. Cooper.s presentation included outcomes of the Council
retreat work sessions that were held on February 411 and 5th, metrics and steps moving forward. Council discussion
followed.
By Council conSenSUS,the 2021.2022 Strategic Plan five goals and metrics were defined and accepted.The Resolution
will be coming to the Council at the March 2, 2021 meeting,
Mayor Dexter recessed the meeting for a break at 8:27 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:32 p.m.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS CfR FUrURE AGENDAS
Mayor Dexter confirmed by Council consensus to add the following items to a future tneeting: a discussion on the
formation of a policy committee to work through details from Madrona and MAKERS Architects for code audit work
and a discussion on exploring block chain integration.
CONSENT AGENDA
By Council consensus,, Mayor Dexter moved Itern J 2 to tile Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by McCaughan to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. Expenditure Report- Troia January 23, 202) to 1-chruary 5, 2021 in the ainotont ol$',345,92'5.63 m Approve
2. Clallam Economic Development Council 2021 Partnership Contract/A1117rove
3. Utility Wooden Pole Testing 2020 Contract Final Acceptance/Approve
4. Equipment Purchase-Replacement of Street Division Vehicle#4701 IAI)prove
5. Equipment Purchase-Replacement of Parks Department Vehicle#18 8 7 1,41y'n-over
6. Tree Trimming 2020 Contract Final Acceptance I Apprrove
T Equipment Purchase-Replacement of Solid Waste Division Vehicle#1081 lApprove
Council discussion followed.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was received.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Meyer shared he volunteered at Food Not Bombs and attended a Port Angeles Public Access work
session where by-laws of the organization were discussed.
Council Member McCaughan received and shared invitations to City Council that Nvould provide a tour of the Boys
&Girls Club next week,
Council Member Suggs attended the AWC City Action Days event and met with State legislators to share the City's
legislative priorities.
Council Member Schromen-Wawrin shared his appreciation for the Council Strategic Plan retreat and appreciated
the collaboration with the leadership team.He attended the AWC City Action Days and the Housing and Homeless
Action forum,and participated in discussions on RB 1099,bathroom facilities., housing discussions on finances and
evictions and payment plans for tenantsi'landlords.
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PORT ANGEL ES CITY COUNCIL M EETING--February 16 , 2021
Deputy Mayor Carr attended the AWC City Action Days and shared information from the Board of Health meeting.
It was moved by Schrornen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
Extend the meeting until Council Reports and the City Manager's Report is concluded.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Dexter participated in the AWC City Action Days event. attended State,legislator meetings.,and thanked City
crews that plowed long hours this past week. She shared she signed(fie Road to Recovery letter sent to Governor
hislee.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION
Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and shared his appreciation for the scheduling
efforts from Council members over the last two months. He noted the City will continue to push for Progressive Tax
Legislation and announced there will be no work session next week,
ADJOURNMEN'r
Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
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