HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/07/2021CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
December 7, 2021
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Dexter called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:30 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, Clerk Martinez -Bailey.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Based on information from City Attorney William Bloor, Mayor Dexter announced the need for an Executive
Session to be held under authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel for
approximately 30 minutes. Council moved to a separate virtual meeting. The closed session convened at 5:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER -REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Dexter called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:03 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. Smith,
A. Brekke, T. Hunter, and S. Carrizosa.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Police Department Canine Program Award.
Police Chief Brian Smith introduced Clallam County Sheriff s Office Administrative Manager and President of the
of the Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club, Lorraine Shore, who spoke about the Club's decision to donate $2,000 to the
Port Angeles Police Department K-9 Unit. Ms. Shore said the donation was made possible through events hosted by
the Club over the year, and said it is their desire to give back to the community. Chief Smith Port Angeles Police
Sergeant Kevin Miller introduced and spoke about his K-9, Bodie.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jeff Bohman, city resident, spoke on behalf of the Peninsula Trails Coalition Board and thanked the City and staff for
their work on Olympic Discovery Trail and the Memorandum of Understanding with the Trails Coalition on the
Consent Agenda.
Jim McEntire, residing outside the city, on behalf of the Port Angeles Business Association spoke about the
Municipal Code Re -Envisioning Project - Building Residential Capacity Land Use Code Revisions proposed
ordinance on the agenda.
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — December 7, 2021
Brad Collins, city resident, spoke about the Municipal Code Re -Envisioning Project - Building Residential Capacity
Land Use Code Revisions proposed ordinance on the agenda.
John Ralston, city resident, spoke about the Municipal Code Re -Envisioning Project - Building Residential Capacity
Land Use Code Revisions proposed ordinance on the agenda.
Erik Marks, residing outside the city, spoke about the Municipal Code Re -Envisioning Project - Building Residential
Capacity Land Use Code Revisions proposed ordinance on the agenda.
Annie O'Rourke, residing outside the city, Director of Development for the Peninsula Housing Authority, spoke about
the Municipal Code Re -Envisioning Project - Building Residential Capacity Land Use Code Revisions proposed
ordinance on the agenda.
The Mayor confirmed with the Clerk that there were no pre-recorded messages.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS
The Mayor added Restaurant Revitalization Fund Sign -On Letter and Council Attendance to the agenda as items I-3
and E-7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council member McCaughan asked the Mayor to consider moving item G-3 to the Consent Agenda. Hearing
consensus from the Council, the Mayor added the item as E-8.
It was moved by French and seconded by Carr to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes of November 3 and November 16, 2021
2. Expenditure Report: From November 6, 2021 to November 26, 2021 in the amount of $2,848,100.08
3. SCADA Technical Support, PSA-2020-03 Amendment 2 / Award the Amendment 02 extension to the 2020
SCADA Technical Support Professional Service Agreement with Technical Systems Inc. of Lynnwood, WA
increasing the total contract value by $84,000.00 to a new not to exceed amount of $263,000.00 and extending
the agreement expiration date to December 31, 2022; and authorize the City Manager to sign all documents
necessary to execute and administer the contract and make minor modifications as necessary
4. Peninsula Trails Coalition Memorandum of Understanding / Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a
Memorandum between the City of Port Angeles and the Peninsula Trails Coalition
5. Lease Renewal — Port of Port Angeles /Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a Lease Renewal with
Port of Port Angeles and make minor modifications to the agreement, necessary
6. Accept Offer for Property Located at 4017 Fairmont Ave / Accept the offer to purchase the property located at
4017 Fairmont Ave from Habitat for Humanity of Clallam Countyfor $28, 000 and authorize the City manager
to execute a purchase and sale agreement including necessary documents to effect closing.
7. Council Attendance / Excuse Council member Meyer from the December 17 meeting
8. Street Vacation Petition for Southern Half of 4th Street Right -of -Way / Adopt Ordinance# 3685
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Adoption of the 2022 Budget
Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa presented the agenda item to the Council for the 2°d reading and stated the matter
was also a continuation of the public hearing. Director Carrizosa said the 2022 Budget carries forward all current
services and noted some changes and where those could be found in the Council packet. She provided a brief
background on the changes, one of which was the addition of a Community Development Technician position to
assist City staff with capacity issues. She said the 2022 Budget as proposed, incorporates $40,000 of temporary
funding to fulfill this need and said staff would explore revenue options for a permanent position prior to mid -year
2022.
At 6:45 p.m., the Mayor continued the public hearing. Hearing no comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — December 7, 2021
Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3686
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the 2022 budget for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2022.
It was moved by McCaughan and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to:
Adopt the ordinance as read.
After a roll call vote, the motion carried 7-0.
Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 6:51 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:56 p.m.
Mike Doherty, who did not provide residency information, spoke to future budget processes, including adding electric
vehicle charging and solar service options.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Municipal Code Re -Envisioning Project — Building Residential Capacity Land Use Code Revisions
Ordinance
Community and Economic Development Director Allyson Brekke introduced Bob Bengford and Scott Bonjukian of
MAKERS Architecture & Urban Design. Mr. Bengford shared slides on the Building Residential Capacity code
project. Director Brekke said the proposed code represents a 2-year effort which included digital outreach, public
workshops, public meetings, and opportunities for the public to provide input. She noted changes to the proposed code
from the November 16 meeting presentation during the public hearing that evening. Mr. Bengford spoke to 6 of the
top changes to the proposed code and Mr. Bonjukian spoke about changes and impacts of the proposed codes and
spoke to a number of details the new code would include relative to design standards. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Meyer to:
Table the second reading and vote to the I' meeting in January.
After a roll call vote, the motion failed 2-5 with Meyer and Schromen-Wawrin in favor:
City Manager Nathan West asked for clarification on two issues outlined in the memo.
Issue 1: A transit proximity parking reduction for projects in all commercial zoning districts.
By consensus, Council supported the Planning Commission's recommendation to have a 50% parking reduction for
all projects that are within a distance of 2,500 feet from transit stops.
Issue 2: An exemption for civic uses, public buildings and hotels from the block frontage standards.
By consensus, Council supported staff s recommendation, implementing an exemption for civic, public buildings and
hotels from the required block frontage standards. The exempted projects would still have to abide by the building
details and materials subsections in 17.22.330 and .340.
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending portions of the Port Angeles Municipal Code to
increase residential building capacity within certain zones of the City.
The matter moved forward to the December 21 meeting.
2. 2021 Budget Amendment #3
Director Carrizosa, spoke to the item and provided clarification on the matter before Council for a second reading.
She stated the 3rd Amendment aligns with changes to City revenues and expenditures that occurred in the last
portion of the year, including deferring projects to 2022, increasing expenditures to complete projects, and other
miscellaneous budgetary changes and corrections. She added there had been no changes since the first reading.
Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — December 7, 2021
ORDINANCE NO.3687
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the City's 2021 budget
It was moved by French and seconded by McCaughan to:
Adopt the ordinance as read.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0.
Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 9:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Recommendation for 2022 Lodging Tax Fund Budget
Director Brekke provided background on the agenda item and spoke to the budget information provided in the memo
relative to funding details. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by French and seconded by Carr to:
Adopt the Committee's recommended final allocation for the 2022 Lodging Tax Fund budget and incorporate any
necessary changes into 2022 Budget Amendment 1 and to approve the slate of event grant awards as recommended
by the Lodging Tax Committee.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was received.
2. Serenity House Board Position Recommendation
Manager West presented the item and provided background information outlined in the Council memo.
It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to:
Extend the meeting until 10:30 p.m.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0.
Council discussed the agenda item. No action followed.
3. LATE ITEM — Restaurant Revitalization Fund Sign -On Letter
Council member French provided background on the matter and explained the need for support. Council discussion
followed.
It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to:
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Independent Restaurant Coalition letter of support to replenish the Restaurant
Revitalization Fund.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Meyer wished everyone a Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas.
Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about a Futurewise webinar, a presentation at a Clallam Transit System on
hydrogen powered busses, using a Lime Scooter for the first time, and spoke about the boards he would be interested
continuing to serve on.
Council member French spoke about a homelessness task force meeting and shared the boards he would be interested
continuing to serve on.
Deputy Mayor Carr spoke about a North Olympic Development Council meeting, the work they do, and upcoming
plans for 2022.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — December 7, 2021
Mayor Dexter spoke about a recent Clallam County meeting, an upcoming KONP interview, and her interest in a
committee assignment future discussion.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION
Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet, thanked the Council for serving, and spoke about
the recent Clallam County Commissioners meeting on affordable housing sales tax.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 10:28 p.m.
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