HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/04/2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
May 4, 20:21
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Dexter called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
Menibers Present; Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members French, Meyer, McCaughan. Schromen-
Wawrin and Suggs.
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager West. Attorney Moor. Deputy Clerk Curran.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Based on input from Attorney Bloor,Mayor Dexter announced the need for a closed Executive Session under authority
of RC'W 42,30.140(4), to discuss collective bargaining with an employee organization. Council moved to a virtual
Executive Session meeting for approxitnately 25 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:31 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:58 pmi
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING
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 Carr, Council Members, French, Meyer, McCaughan, Schromen-
Wa%vrin and Suggs,
Members Absent: None
Staff Present. City Manager West, Attorney floor,,Deputy Clerk Curran,C. Delikat,K. Dubuc, B. Smith.
A. Brekke,T. Hunter,and S. Carrizosa.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Meyer to:
Excuse Council member McCaughan from the May 18,2021 meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joint Worthington. resident of Sequim, stated his opposition to cities and consultants using a program called Clear
Patti, which in his opinion does not give factual information regarding road use and climate change.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS,
None
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CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by McCaughan to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes of March 16, 2021 /Approi,e
2. Expenditure Report: F)-om April 10, 2021 to,4pril 23, 2021in the amount oj'$2,193,107.06 1,4pprtwe
3. Equipment Purchase - Replacement of Solid Waste Division Vehicle#5802 /A ti.,ard a contract to 8tid Ckuj
Ford q1'Longvievt,, 4'111 in an amount not to exceedS39,300.00 and authorize the City-Xhinager to si,gn all
docunients needed to effectuare the purchase and to make minor nyodmflcations to the purchase cono-act as
necessar andapproi,e and authorize the CitV Manager to surplus vehicle#5802 once the neiv vehicle is placed
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into sei vice/Approve
4. F.quipment PurchaseReplacement of Pool Vehicle#5602/Award a contract to Bud Clary Ford ofLongi4en,
fE4 in an antount not to exc°eed$35,700.00 and authori.:e the CI itV Manager it)sign all documents needed to
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,fectuate the purchase and to make minor tnodi ications to the purchaseconnact asnece.ssar;% 4pprove and
authorize the CitY Manager to sit?Idus vehicle#5602 once the neat,vehicle is placed into service/.elpprol-e
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Parks,Recreation,and Beautification Commission Appointments
Parks Director Corey Delikat provided information on the Commission,stating that tonight's recommendation
would complete a full committee. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Suggs and seconded by French to:
Approve the recommendation of the, Port Angeles Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission to appoint Ms.
Karry McGuire for a four-year term beginning March 2021 through February 2025,
The Mavor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0.
2., United Way Housing Summit and 202,1 AWC Annual Conference
Manager West spoke to two up-coming eN+ents.The Housing Solutions Summit will be hosted by,four local agencies
that have purchased 100 spaces for the national Housing event with a goal to,bring forward a local housing solutions
discussion, United Way has reserved six spaces,three for council, three for staff,registration fee of$,30. Manager
West stated there is value in discussing who will attend. Participants will hopefully continue to share in the local
housing solutions discussions. The second event,the AWC Annual Conference, held virtually June 22-25,is usually
attended by three council members.Council discussion continued.
Consensus for Council members Suggs, French and Schrometi-Wawrin to attend the Housing Solutions Summit.
Mayor Dexter stated Council should revisit and coordinate schedules for AWC attendance so there are not more than
three council members,per session.
3. Data Backup Systems Replacement—CFP Item#0714
Manager West introduced IT Manager.,Todd Weeks who shared details of the purchase ofa primary storage array
for the City's file system backup, He stated the equipment at present is past its usefulness,and the new equipment
will provide backup systems., support,and controllers.
Council discussion continued.
It was moved by McCaughan and seconded by Suggs to:
Award a contract for the purchase of a Pure Storage Flash Array that includes 3 years,of Gold-level support, remote
installation services and fiber channel expansion modules and authorize the City Manager to sign all documents
needed to effectuate the purchase and to make minor modifications to the purchase contract,as necessary.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0.
4, August Council Meetings
Manager West brought forward the suggestion of amending the City Council meeting schedule, for the month of
August-On a regular basis, there are numerous responsibilities that Council members handle montIlly,and staff as
well,and this suggestion provides,a break during the summer months. The trend in many Washington state
jurisdictions is to take a break during the month of August. Council discussion continued.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawr,in and seconded by Meyer to:
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Direct staff to draft an ordinance amending the City Council meeting schedule for the first meeting in August.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0.
CFFYCOUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member McCaughan attended the Port Angeles Public Access meeting, arid attended the Shore Aquatic
Center meeting, noting they receive over 400 people per day,
Council Member Carr shared information from the Board of Health and the importance of getting vaccinated.
Council Member Schromen-Wawrin shared information regarding Covid-19 and vaccinations, fie attended the
Ciallain Transit meeting and commented on eviction moratorium,affordable housing and Covid rent arrears,
Council Member French shared information about the Chamber of Commerce Community Clean up.and thanked City
staff and all volunteers that participated, He encouraged all people to get vaccinated.
Council Member Suggs attended the Shore Aquatic Center meeting,and shared they will be hosting swim team meets
and summer camps. She attended the Planning Commission meeting and thanked all those serving on committees,
Mayor Dexter shared she is participating in the Fitness,Challenge sponsored by the Port Angeles School District. She
attended the regional Broadband meeting and serves OTI the Lauridsen Trust Board. The Mayor attended the ribbon
cutting for the new Grocery Outlet business.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION
Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and updated the Council on the Broadband
County/City meeting, The City has been a long-time investor in the Broadband study to learn the needs and interests
of the citizens of Port Nngeles, He emphasized the need for the City to stay engaged, acknowledging urban
jurisdictions have a role in Broadband investment for the future. Decision-making includes studying the various needs
of the rural and under-served in the community.There will be continued discussions that the City will be fully engaged
in.
Manager West offered a corrective update from last meeting regarding Ennis Creek and the opportunity for the Barrel
culvert removal.The City did not receive legislative funds to help meet the needs cif the culvert removal,and Manager
West explained the availability of funds from the legislative house and senate. In addition,administrative costs were
not included in the original request, The City remains the number one recipient for future funds and continues to place
the Ennis Creek corridor as a high priority.
Manager West shared the Madrona Law Group continues to work on the Municipal Code Update, Phase 2, with a
Council Work Session on May 18".
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
John Worthington, Sequint resident, furthered his,earlier comments regarding road capacity. lie shared concerns of
shrinking road capacity and warned of increasing the uses for roads in the area.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 7:191 p.m.
Kate Dexter,Mayor Sherry Can n, Deputy Clerk
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