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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/20/2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington April 20, 2021 This meeting was conducted virtu ally CALL, TO ORDER SPECIAL, MEETING Mayor Dexter called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:00 p.rm Members present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members French. Meyer. McCaughan, Schromen- Wawrin and Suggs. Members Absent: None Staff pre s L--nv! City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Martinez-Bailey. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from City Attorney William Bloor, Mayor Dexter announced the need for a closed Executive Session,under authority of RC'W 42,30.1 10(l)(i) to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel and RCW 42,30.110 (1)(g)to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the Performance of'a public employee. Council moved to a separate virtual meeting for approximately 45 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5;00 P.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 5;50 p.m, 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, Schrornen- WawTin and Suggs. Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor,Clerk Martinez-Bailey,C. Delikat,K. Vogues,B. Smith, A. Brekke,T. Hunter, S.Carrizosa, and K, Hatton, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, CEREMONIAL MATTERS, P'ROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. National Communicators Week Recognition Police Chief'Brian Smith and Pencom Deputy Director Karl Hatton spoke about the work done by staff in PenCom and stated statistics which included the number of calls handled by the 9-1-1 responders and the amount of time it takes for each call to be addressed. Deputy Director Hatton recognized Ryan, Bell (not present) for his life-saving efforts and spoke about an award presented to him, He spoke positively for the work done by all members their communicator team. PUBLIC COMMENT Jim McEntire,residing outside of the city limits,spoke in opposition of the grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance, POR'FANGELES CFTY COUNCIL M EETING — April 20, 2021 Ryan DeGouveia, residing outside the city limits,., spoke in support of the proposed grocery store xorker hazard pay ordinance. Gregory Shears, city resident and works in childcare, spoke in support of the proposed grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance. Philip Roberts.city resident,spoke in opposition of the proposed grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance. Lauren (no last name provided), in a pre-recorded message, city resident and grocery store worker,spoke in support of the proposed grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance, Alana Guttormsen.in a pre-recorded message,city resident and past employee at a local grocery store,spoke in support of the proposed grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance, Jeremy (no last name provided). in a pre-recorded message, city resident, spoke in support of the proposed grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance. Kristen Rutherford, in a pre-recorded message, city resident, spoke in support of the proposed grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance. Rhonda Bell,in a pre-recorded message,said she works at a local grocery store and spoke in support of the proposed grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance. Tammy Hedrick,President and CEO of the Washington Food Industry Association. in a pre-recorded message. expressed her concerns of the hazard pay ordinance. Margaret Mathis,in a pre-recorded message,city resident,said site works at a local grocery store and spoke in support of the proposed grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance. Lisa Spielman, in a pre-recorded message, city resident, said she works at a local grocery store and spoke in support of the proposed grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance. Lorainna Stagg. in a pre-recorded message,city resident,said she works at a local grocery store worker and spoke in support of the proposed grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance. Gregory Shears, in a pre-recorded message city resident and works in childcare, spoke in support of the proposed grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance. Holly Chisa,in a pre-recorded message,on behalf of the NW Grocery Association,spoke,in opposition of the proposed grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance. Ellen Budw,ick,in a pre-recorded message,said she works at a local grocery store and spoke in support of the proposed grocery store worker hazard pay ordinance. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Ennis Creek Property Sales Agreement Due to her employment with the North Olympic I and Trust(Land Trust), Deputy Mayor Carr recused herself from the discussion and left the virtual meeting. City Manager Nathan West provided background on the proposed transfer of City property to the Land Trust. He spoke about several current and future projects that will benefit the Vocal environment and said the transaction is one important piece of the future of Ennis Creek.He added there is no municipal purpose for this property and care of the,property is best accomplished through the management, protection,and restoration of these resources by the Land Trust, Land Trust Executive Director Tom Sanford spoke about the importance of creeks and the need for long-term protection.After the motion was made and seconded, Council discussion followed. Page 2 of 5 PORTANGELES CITY COUNCIL, MEE,rING - April 20, 2021 It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Declare the Ennis Creek Property to be surplus to the needs of the City-,approve the attached Purchase and Sale Agreement; and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the Sale of Property to the North Olympic Land Trust and make minor modifications to the documents and terms as he deems appropriate. After a roll call vote,the motion carried 6-0 with Carr recused. Deputy Mayor Carr returned to the virtual meeting. CONSENTAGENDA lt,srolas moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Suggs to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of April 6, 2021 lApprove 1 l"Apenditure Report Fr(.)m Afarch 2 7, 2021 to April 9, 2021 in the amount ol'S 1,169,255 79/Approve 3. Equipment Purchase Replacement of Water Division Vehicle#67'02 /Aivard a contract to Bud Cleny ford of Longvieiv, TVA.lbr the purchase and out ring qfu Kiter Divivion,vehicle in an arnount not to exceed $38,800.00 1.41:Pprove 4- Purrap Station 3 Replacement WW0308- Final Acceptance Accept the ["Limp Station 3 Replacement.Project No. WW0308 as complete, authori e staffto,proceed ivith project closcout, and release the retainage in the aniount o 'S27 79336 up(ni receipt qj'all required clearances. 5. Washington Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation Grant Award Acceptance/Accept the Washington Department ofArchaeology and 11istoric,Prese)-vation grant award in the ainount qt"S40,000, carnal to authorize the CaY Nfootager to wign all associatoodg)-ant agreenients and make minor modifications as necessar,V. 6. Climate Change Adaption Plan Letter of Support/authorize the1faVe.-)),to sign a letter o supporl of the Louvr E/wha Klallam Tribe's 7Whes 0imate Adaption flan. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,,the motion carried 7-0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2nd Reading,Grocery Store Worker Hazard Pay—Ordinance Mayor Dexter led a Council discussion on the proposed ordinance. Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINAINCE NOC. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to: After discussion and amendment,the following motion was considered: Approve an ordinance of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,establishing labor standards requirements for additional compensation for certain grocery employees working in Port Angeles. To include the following language in Seetion Ll: "Has, in all of its operating locations,250 or more employees,and is primarily engaged in retailing a broad variety of groceries-- including but not limited to the sale offresh produce, meats,poultry, fish,deli products,dairy products,canned and frozen tbods,dry foods.,beverages. baked foods.and/or prepared foods--for oftsite consumption; and" To include the following language in Section B: "Grocery employee"means any individual employed by an employer in a retail store,and paid an hourly wage, including but not limited to full-time employees,part-time employees,and temporary workers in Port Angeles that works exclusively in a grocery store facility and is unable to work remotely due to employment requirements but excludes truck fleet drivers and corporate staff employees" To include the following language in section 2': Groceryr businesses shall pay Grocery employees$2.00 an hour over the employee's hourly rate of pay as hazard pay for work- Performed during this Washington State of Firiergency. This ordinance shall not apply to those Grocery employees who are receiving a hazard pay premium over the employee's usual hourly rate of pay as of the. date this ordinance became effective, but if the hazard pay amount is less than,S2,00, the Grocery business shall pay the difference between the regular Tate,and the hazard rate. Page 3 of 5 PORTANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETfNG —April 20.12021 And in Section 2,state the date this ordinance becomes effective with-commencing at 12:01 am on May 1,202 1 Motion failed 4-3 with Carr,Meyer,and Schromen-Wawrin voting,in favor. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Public Safety Advisory Board Appointments City Clerk Kari Martinez-Bailey provided background on the matter and said Council created a Council ad hoc application review committee on April 6 comprised of Deputy Mayor Carr and Council members Meyer and Schromen-Wawrin. She said Council directed the Committee to consider Public Safety Advisory Board applications, and return to the next C.ouncil meeting with recommendations for all 7 vacant poisons. The ad hoc committee shared their recorarnendation with Council for consideration. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to: After discussion and amendment,, the following individuals were appointed to the Public Safety Advisory Board: Andrew Schwab(Position 1),Jesse Driese(Position 4),Michael McGuire(Position 5),Joseph Turrey(Position 6). Jesse Charles(Position 7),Gayle Brauner(Position 10),Octavia Smith(Position 11) for terms outlined in the memo. Motion carried 4-3,with Carr,Meyer,and Schromen-Wawrin opposed. CONTRACTS& PURCHASING 1. Annual Tree Trimming Contract Director of Public Works&UtilitiesThomais Hunter spoke to the purpose of the proposed contract award. Ile said to prevent the danger of falling trees and limbs, powerlines, need to be regularly inspected and, in some instances, trimmed if needed before they cause darnage or disruption of power.Council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Meyer to: Award a contract to Jo,aquin*sTree Expert Company, Inc,,Puyallup, WA for the City's 20�21 Tree Trimming Contract CON-2021-07,at the rate of$327.10 per hour,in an amount not to exceed$125,000.00,including taxes,and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents needed to implement and administer the contract and to make minor modifications to the contract, if necessary The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to: Apply city funds spent on power line tree trimming to Tree Line USA certification and not Tree City USA certification. he Mayor asked if there was,unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,,the motion carried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Suggs spoke about the Clallam County Marine Resource Committee and spoke about changes at the State level regarding the Violence Against Women Act and spoke about salmon recovery. Council member French spoke about his attendance at a recent Chamber of Commerce Board meeting and shared updates,and spoke about a local downtown cleanup effort. Council member Schrornen-Wawrin spoke about housing and homelessness, location of services emergency services relative to recent housing developments, an upcoming housing presentation, the City's, need for more 9-1-1 teleconimunicators, a recent Strait Ecosystem Recovery Steering Committee meeting, a recent North Olympic Development Council meeting,and about an upcoming Clallam Transit System meeting. Deputy Mayor Carr thanked telecommunicatorN for their work,provided an,update front the Board of Health on Covid vaccines, a recent surge of Covid cases in the community and herd immunity. Mayor Dexter spoke about the recent letter of'support approved by Council addressing financial relief designated for housing and homelessness. No other reports were given. Page 4 of 5 PORTANGELFS CITY COLINCIL MEETINCi —April 20�, 2021 INFORMATION Manager'"Iest spoke about the Port Angeles, Police Department and C,orninunity and Economic Developnient 2020 reports. and the 4111 Quarter Budget Status Report, all included in the packet. He spoke about potential COL11161 consideration ofan August Council inecting cancellation. Fie spoke about his upcoming State of the City Presentations which he planned to share with various organizations and provided information on an upcoming Board of County Conirrussioners meeting relative to Broadband. fie provided an update on the upcoming Council work session. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the ineeting at 8:59 p.m, Kate Dexter. Mayor Kari Martinez-Bhiley,City etk e" Page 5 of 5