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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 11/16/2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington November 16, 2021 This tneeting was conductedvirtualiv. CALL ,ro RDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Dexter called the special ineeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:00 p.m, Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members French, Meyer, McCaughan, Schromen- Wawrin and Suggs. Members Absent: None Staft'Presenr City Manager West, Attorney Bloor,Clerk Martinez-1 ailey, EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on information front City Attorney William Bl(K)r, Mayor Dexter announced the need for a closed session to be held under authority of RCW 42.30�,140(4)� to discuss collective bargaining with an employee organization for 15 minutes, Council moved to a separate virtual meeting, The closed session convened at 5:0 1 p.m. After the closed session concluded,Council moved to open session and continued their special meeting. 1. Building Residential Capacity Land Use Code Revisions Bob Bengford and Scott Bonjukian of MAKERS Architecture&Urban Design shared a presentation on proposed Building Residential Capacity Land Use Code Revisions, The consultants identified 6 specific proposed code changes and said the revisions were to balance increased capacity with design mitigation. Mr. Bengfordnoted many public ct"imments were received suggesting certain areas of the proposed code standards should be adjusted. He added the Planning Commission supported nearly all of staffs,recon!imendat i oils. Mr. Bonjuktan presented infionnation on building height recommendations., The consultants provided additional information relative to commercial building design standards. Director of Cornmunity and Economic Development Director Allyson Brekke spoke about the process and development, which included feedback front the public. She provided information on next steps which included dates for the first and second readings of the proposed ordinances, ADJOURNMEN]" Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:0O p.m. CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING Mayor Dexter called the regular nicetingof the Port Angeles('try Council to order at 601 p.rm ROLL CALL Members Present. Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr., Council Members French, Meyer, McCaughan., Schrortien- Wawrin and Suggs. Members Absent: None Staff'Present- City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Martinez-Bailey.C. Delikat,K. DUbuc,B. Smith, A. Brekke, T. Hamer, S. Carrizosa, K. Hatton,J.Viada, E. Bolin,and J. Boehme, PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received, P()RTANGELES CITY COUNCIL, MEE].I IN G- Novernb.er 16, 2021 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Elevate PA Presentation Port Angeles Chamber of. Commerce Lxecutive Director Marc Abshire and Chamber Board Past President Jini Haguewood presented information on the work done by Elevate PA. The Presentation included their Staternent of Purpose. the project plan and sequence, and strategies and vision for time future. Mr. Haguewood spoke about the 5- year Strategic Action Plan and goals the development group created to make the Port Angeles Downtown a thriving arid vibrant place people ,vank to visit and live. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11 Municipal Code Re-Envisioning Project—Building Residential Capacity Land Use Code Revisions Director Brekke presented the agenda item arid spoke about (lie project and the involverrient of' the community including work done by the Planning Cominissicni. At 6-53 p.m. the Mayor opened the public hearing. John Ralston,city resident,thanked those involved with the code update work and spoke about land rise. Annie O'Rourke, residing outside city limits, Director of Development for the Peninsula Flousing Authority. urged Council to move forward quickly on addressing short platting and infill exemptions,saying these could reduce current barriers to housing. She also expressed concerns regarding time draft changes. At 7:04 p.m. the, Mayor closed the,public hearing. 'Tire Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:�05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:10 p.m. Council continued discussion on the Building Residential Capacity Land Use Code Revisions matter, 2 2022 Budget Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa shared a presentation on the 2022 Budget which included background on time: process the("try follows to reach a balanced budget and shared the 2022 Budget was balanced. She spoke about changes since the presentation of the preliminary budget and shared the highlights of the 2022 Budget Wrhich included two grant funded paramedicine Positions and funding from a Department of Commerce grant to provide utility,mortgage and rental assistance as well as adjustments necessary to carry forward capital projects expected to be incomplete at year end. Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORI)INANCE O. AN ORDINANCE of time City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the 2022 budget for the fiscal year ending December 31,2022, At 8,:06 p.m. the Mayor opened the public hearing.Hearing no public comment, the Mayor continued the matter to the December 7 council ineeting, 3. Property Tax I,evy Director Carrizoso provided background on time matter, stating it was a continuation of the public hearing from the November 3 meeting, Site stated the agenda item included an ordinance and resolution related to the estimated 2022 property tax levy. Director C'arrizosa stated the matter included the recommendation to pass the resolution authorizing a tax increase of I%,,or$48,059.19 and for Council to conduct second reading of the ordinance levying property tax for collection in 2022 and adopt tire Ordinance. AL 8:12 p.m. time Mayor continued the public hearing, Hearing no public comment, time mayor closed the hearing. Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled., "A"V Page 2 of5 PORTANGELES CITYCOUNCIL MEET ING-- November 16, 2021 ORDINANCE NO.3682 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, levying regular ad valorem property taxes for collection in the fiscal year-2022.,and directing the City Clerk to certify said arnount to the Board of Clallani Courity, Commissioners. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Carr to: Adopt the rnc�tion levying regular ad valorein property taxes for collection in the fiscal year-2022 and directing the City Clerk to certify acid amount to the Board of Clallarn County Commissioners. After a roll call vote, the motion carried 6-1 with Meyer opposed. Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title,entitled. RESOLUTION NO. 15-21 A RESOLUTION ofthe City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,pursuant to RCW 84.55.120, authorizing an increase in the regular property tax lev),for 2022, It was moved by Suggs and seconded by McCaughan to: Pass the resolution pursuant to RCW 84.55.120. authorizing an increase in the regular property tax levy for 2022. After a roll call vote,the motion carried 6-1 with Meyer opposed. 4. ADA Transition Plan Director of Public Works & Utilities ThofilaS hunter pro%ided background on the agenda item and introduced City Engineer Jonathan Boelinie who spoke about research and public outreach. Transpo Senior Project Manager Jennifer Palmer shared a presentation that identifies current City curb ramp infrastructure. She stated file analyzation work done by'r Franspo helps identify what the City has and where improvements need to be made. Ms. Palmer spoke about data collection, which includes inventories of sidewalks, curb ramps and push button crosswalks. She spoke about the priornization process the company is using to develop a transition schedule to help identify barriers and prioritize certain areas as the highest priorities. Council discussion followed. At 8:39 p.m. the Mayor opened the public hearing. Hearing no public comment,, the Mayor closed the public hearing. COUTICil discussion followed, Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 9:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Councifirtrember McCaughan asked the Mayor to consider adding 1-2 to the Consent agenda,hearing consensus, Mayor Dexter added the item to the Consent agenda as item E-4. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Meyer to approve the Consent Agenda to include: I, Expenditure Report: From October 23, 2021 tar Noi,,ember 5, 2021 in the amount of$5,337,391.96 I'Approve 2, Chip Seal Final Acceptance/Accept the Chip Seat Prqject CON2021-15 as complete, and authorize staff to 1,woceed ivith pr(.�ect closeout and release the relainage upon receipt qfollrequired clearancely 3, Repeal Surface Parking Moratorium/ Conductfirst reading, itaive the second reading and adoln the Ordinance repealing Ordinanct,,No. 3678, Suofirce ParkingUoratorium/Ordinance#3683 4. Teamsters Local 58�9 Communications& Support Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement/Stalfreconintends the City Council approve the tern is q1"the Teamsters Local 589 Communications&Support Unit collectire bargaining agreeinent as,outlined in this menup and authorize the Cit'y Manager to make minormodificalions to the agreement as necc,?ssary. The Mayor,asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL P'UBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2021 Budget Amendment#3 Page 3 of 5 POR FANGELES CITYC'OUNCIL MEETING -- November 16, 2021 Director Carrizosa stated the matter was the third and final amendment to the 2021 Budget and that items on the list were deferred ftorn 2021 to 2022, which includes American Rescue Plan Funding that was received, and funding approved by Council.and said most of these changes have already been approved by Council. Council discussion followed. Director Delikat spoke about the addition of three 24-hour restrooms to be placed in the downtown area. He stated the specific locations of the three 24-hour restroonis and spoke about funding and timing of oompletion of the restroorn,additions, Council discussion continued. Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled. ORDINANCE No . AN ORIMNANCL of the City of Pon Angeles, Washington,amending the City's 2021 budget. The Mayor continued the matter to the Decernber 7 meeting. 2. Authorizing Closure of Existing Debt Service Fund#215 Director Carrizosa stated the closure of the fund was associated with debt tier the Gateway Center adding it was,the administrative portion since it was no longer needed. She noted remaining assets would be transferred to the General Fund since this fund provided the resources for the final balloon payment. Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3694 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of fli.e City of Port Angeles, Washington,closing Fund No. 2t5, It was moved by French and seconded by McCaughan to: Waive the second reading and adopt ordinance as read. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CON'TINUED 3. Joint Public Safety Building Informational Update Manager West provided an update,saying the City and Clallam County have bad a good working relationship during the search process for a space for a new Emergency Operations C I enter. He added that good partnership with the County resulted in due diligence that enabled the pursuit of the newly identified prefemed site. Manager West said it is important to consider all City and government owned properties.,and in doing so, the agencies located a new space that may be suitable for such a use. Director Delikat provided background information relative to the space under consideration and the importance of the City and County helping to mitigate any potential loss to user groups, Council discussion followed. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT Daniel harries, city resident and City of Port Angeles employee, spoke about the work done by City employees and the Tearnsters Local 589 Communications & Support Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement, specifically the 2'�,i, deferred cotripensation match by the City. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Deputy Mayor Carr shared her appreciation for the work done in the community during the recent local storm event that brought s,ignifi,cant rain to the area. Council member French spoke about Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recornmendations,a Chamber of Commerce meeting and an Olympic Peninsula,rourism Contmirtee meeting. Council meeting Schromen-Wawrin spoke about a recent Washington Legislature Tax Structure Work Group meeting,re-applying for the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Priorities Committee,and a Clallarn Transit System on hydroelectric bus data presentation. Page 4 of 5 PORTANGELIES CITY(OUNCIL MEE'rING— November 16, 2021 It vvas as by McCaughan and seconded by Sug s to: Extend the meeting until 10:05 p.m. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the rnotion carried 7-0. Council member Suggs spoke about attendance at Planning Commission and (Iallam County Marine Resources Committee meetings, spoke about an upcoming climate change symposium and spoke about the recent storm event, Council member McCaughan spc)ke about the need to recognize first responders over the Thanksgiving holiday and thanked Public Works staff for work during storm events, Council member Meyer spoke about attendance at a recent Chamber of Commeree meeting and wished all a Happy fhanksgiving. Mayor Dexter said she and others, welcomed M,V. Coho riders to Port Angeles on the first day back in sen(ice after Closure due to the pandemic. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West shared a reminder about the Climate Planning effort which includes a special meeting of the Planning Continission the following evening and thanked the community fbr their independent review of the code updates. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. Kate Dexter,Mayor Kari Martinez-Fawley Ity C Page 5 of 5