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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
March 15, 2022
'rhis meeting was conducted virtually.
ROLL CALL
Monbers present: Mayor Dexter. DepUIN, Mayor klever.CouncH Mernhers,(.,urr.French. MCCIILighan. Schromen-
Wawrin:and Suggs.
Members,Absenu None,
Staffllresent; City Manager West. AtIorncvr Btoor.Clerk Martinez-BaHc�, C. Delikat. K.DubILIC. 13. Sni4h.
L', BOOM 1. IIUMCr.S. Carrizosa and K. Hatton.
Mavor Dexter led the P'ledge of Mlegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS& EMPLOYEE RECO�GNIT'IO,NS
1. Public Safety Telecommunicators Life-Saving Awards to Communications Supervisor Dennis LaBoy
Police Chief fIrian Smith and PenCom Deputy Director Karl Hatton presented Lifi�-Savjng Award to Dennis
Lallo% for his work in the depariment.Chief'Irnith and Deputy Director I latton lighlightcd his eleven Nears of
service to the department. Chi°uef Smilh spoke alNwt Supervisor LaBoy*s exceptional work and spoke of a recent
event where he provided lilesa%ing telephorilc CPR instructions. He added that through his heroic file saving
measures and C1110tiOnal SUPPOrt to a caller.his actions ultimately saved the patient's life.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Dryke. in a pre-recorded message.spoke ahout ADA sido,valk improvvnients needed at()eorgiana and U'rancis
Streets Sharing he Nvas gU to hear h.was a part of the Council agenda.
Gary Schrier. in a pre-recorded mes.sage. !stated lie represented WAVE and spoke about a request made to the City
relative to overhead caNe lines,
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS
City Manager Nathan West added Eranci,s,Slreel ADA ImI.)rovemenf Pipiect, Award,,Ufilire Bid to the agenda as
item J-2.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council rnernber McCaughan asked the Mw,or to consider adding,Parks, Recreation, & Beautification
4111'ruinllnenl.s% Increased Development Reve:ery Capaci�y-Slormwater k Tf',, 0rIVvvork,0'q,Ith,vare Liceerve,Igreement
Ittlentiftlent -4,and LAT]", ITEM FrancisMvel,I DA Improveinent Project, In,urd,rj(j(jjfiwe Bid to the Conscnt
Agenda.licaring,consensus,the Mayor added the items to the Consent Agenda as items[`4. F-5,E-6 and,147.
It was moved by Meyer and seconded by Sthromen-A'awrin to approve the Consent.Agenda to include:
1. L"xpenditure Report: 1-i-ont Fehruot�y 19, 202'2 to Ahirch 4, 2022 in the amoidni of S7,391,,138.42
I Utility Wooden Pole Testing 2021 Contract Final Acceptance/Accept the Pole 7c,sling 2021 pri?ject hYNorth,
Idaho('017tractors, LI,Cas comPleie and err Ihori:eslq#'lo jv,oceed with pro.iect closeout and releose lite
relainage in fits aniount()I51,874,09 upon receipt qf A required clearances
3. Clallarn County Econornic Development CouncH,2022 Contract/Award a conlract to the Clathim Economic
Development Council fir Cit'v economic deveh)pnieni support in the aniountnot to exceed$2'0,000 and
aulhorLe the O a iJ,Manger to siA�,n the cono-act and make modificatitins us necessur V
4', .Icc-epi the FI'2021-2023SIoi�iti�wate,rC'ijlaocil,,,Iv,
Grant in the aniount o 'S 70,000 and a redlori:e the 00;Manager losiA gn at grant agreenient with the H'avilinglon
;tale Del)('11,1117eni(?/'lie ology, and to make alrYlsuhsequent ennendments(it-ininor modyleations to the
agi-eenlent, gis necessa)-y, and awhori:e the creation qf one newfidfitn l- e Slorinwater Fitgineer an
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approve The addition qI'S 120,000fir this position in lite 2022 Budget
PO�R"I' ANCiEL,ES CITY CC. LJNCII. MEE'TIN(,,i March l5,2022
5. Parks. Recreation.& BcaUfifiCation Appointments/ Re-oPPoini I'aul 1'orrestfiw anwher term heginning 11orch
2022 through PebruarY 2026 and Bennie Ifilory Im-a 4-Yeeir ter ni beginning Uarch 2022 through februai,V
2026
6 Cityworks Software License Agreenrent Amendment�I 1,,hvard a 1hree-' ear-Sqffirare Lc iense.-Igr n eetnei
,ImendinenY for Cit.Yvvorks sq1N,ure with,4--tecu SYsteens, Inc. (,4fSant4,(7 increwsing the lotal ce,'Ynn-act by,
$112,000 lo anew nol-lo-exceedamount qfS142,00Q including applicable taxes cindauthork-e the 011v
Ahmager to execute and make tailor mod lkwtions to the agreement ff necesstiry
7, LATE ITEM Francis Street Ai A Iniprovernent Project, A%vard Additi ve Bid/,hiwrd ,lddifive Biel 5 to
Sinnnons&S'ons of,klontesaoto, H 1 1 fin-the Ile0616 braticis,Street,41),I lenprovente Pit Pr oiect in the atntount of
S31,685,00 including al7plicable taxes, and authorLe the City,,thin alter to execute all docurnents necesvitrY to
executt�and adininister the contract, and to make"finor modifications ifnecessary
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous,consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
6. Hybridl Meeting Discussion
Manager West introduced the agenda itei,n and provided background on the matter. I le said it was important to hear
front Council on the timing of the hybrid meeting approach. lie spoke of the imix,)rtance of maintaining a virtual
option for the connnunity,Council discussion foHowed.
It was moved by Schromein-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to-
I told hybrid meetings when the COVID-19 risk is Very Low or Low.per the dashboard located at
[Iqpsl/....'svkv,,% did Lani.net`cq ri Pna%irus,,,at the time the meeting agenda is adNertised. T C w he ouncil HI hold virtual
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mectings when the COVID-19 risk is Moderate or I figh.per the dashtx.)ard located at
omn rus/,,at the time the meeting agenda is advertised.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Proposed Adjustments to the 2022-2023 Solid Waste, Utility Rates
Director Carriz�osa spoke about solid oastc rates and services currently offered by the ity which do not include
options for commercial co mingled recycling and commercial yard%vaste. She stated that since Waste Connections
has not provided rate inlionnation,adjustments will kdlokk the Solid Waste COS A schedule and will be in effect
during the 2022-2023 fiscal years and then re-evaluated duHng the next COSA cycle which will expire 12/3 1 f2022.
She stated stalThave received requests from commercial customers to add these services and as a result staffis
recommending the second reading of the ordinance he waived and the ordinance adopted to ensure these customers
can receive services in a tirnely manner.
Fhe Mayor opened the public hearing,for public testimony at 61�54 p.m. I learing none. the Mayor closed the public
Kearing,'The Mayor confirmed with the Clerk there were no pre-recorded public testimonics.
Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading ofthe ordinance by title.entitled.
ORDINANCE NO.368'9
AN ORDINANCE ofthe City of Port Angeles. Washington amending sections ol'Chapter 13.54 ofthe Port Angeles
Municipal Code relating to garbage collection.
It was moved by Meyer and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to:
'Naive the second reading ofthe ordinance for the 2022-2023 proposed rate adjustments for the Solid Waste utility
and adopt the ordinance.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0.
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PORT ANGELES CITY MJNCH.., MEEIING March l5.20�22
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED
L Elwha Ranney Reach Project Presentation
Public Works and Utilities Dh-cctorThomas hunter spoke about the importance ofthe project and work that will soon
be done, I I e introduced("it,'y Engineer Jonathan Boehnicoho spoke ot'planning work done in collaboration with the
Lower Elwha Kiallam 1'ribe. Ile said me work would help restoreinstream habitats and increase resiliency for the
Ranney Well. the primary municipal and industrial water supplies. Lower F,,'Iwha Ktallarn "Fribe Fisheries Habitat
Manager Nfike McHcm-N shared background on the devclopment of the project and introduced kcy mcn,ihers ol'his
team. Natural Systems 6csign's Aaron Lee and Tim Abbc.
,\,Ia%()r recessed the meeting tbr a break at 737 p.m,']he meeting reconvened at 7:�42 p.rn,
2. A FSCNIE Local 1619 Collective Bargaining Agreement
I Inman Resources Manager Abbigail Fountain prokided background on the agenda item.negotiadons,and highlighted
some of the details in the three-year collectk c bargaining agreement.Council discussion Bellowed.
It was inoveld by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
Dircet staffto prepare an ordinance that would apply the language 1'eanistcrs Communications and Support Enip4)%ee
Bill of'Rights(Section It)to all city employees.in addidon to any other negotiated rights.
It was moved by Nloper and seconded by McCaughan to-
Table the rno6on that would to direct staff to prepare an ordinance that would apply the language Teamsters
Communications and Support I"'mployce Bill of Rights (Section 11) to all efty eiriployees. in addition to any other
negotiated rights.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by French and seconded by McCaughan to.
Approve the terms of the AI:SCMF Local 1619 collective bargaining agreement as outlined in this memo and
authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the agreement as necessarN.
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 French to:
Bring back to council comparative research on the employee rights in the I camsters Communications and Supporl
V,mplo cc Bill ol'Rights(Section 111 compared to the City's employee procedures handbix:&
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0.
4. Public Safety Advisory Board Discussion
lt,, Clerk Kari Marfincz-Bailcr spoke ofa nierno,in the March I City Council agenda packet that identified vacant
positions on the Public Safety Advisory Board, She stated that during that meeting.Council expressed interest in
reviewing the minutes and audio to better understand what led up to two tic Yotes for positions 8 and 12,
After Council discusslon took place.Council voted to table(tic discussion on appoltitrnents to positions 48 and#12
Lo the March 15 meeting, She added that public SaretN Advisory Board Chair Drew Schwab was in attendance and
stated he would he available for an,,, questions relative to discussions that ux)k place during the 1`ebruary 16 Board
meeting when the Board met to discuss the applications received for the vacant positions.
It was moved by Carr and seconded by McCaughan to:
Appoint Mary Margolis to position # 8 and John I lauck to position #12 for terms ending February 28,2026
fhe Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Carr spoke about an upcoming sailboat race taking place in May,
Council member Drench spoke about Upcoming Lodging I'ax .Advisory Committee recommendations that will be
come bet,6re Council at a future niecting.
Councit member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about an Anchor C ornintinky Initiative rneethig that looks lbr solutions
that end homelessness for young people,
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PORTANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING - March 15., 2022
Council member Suggs spoke al,.x,)ut art upcoming Flarth Day event.
Council member McCaughan spoke about sharps containers. Peninsula Area Public Access.and thanked Chict"Smith
fim-his report in the packet.
No offier rervols were given.
INFORMATION
Manager West ul,,Ydated Council on upcoming Climate ResificncN meeting and City Council special meeting.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
Gayle Brauner. city resident. stated she was a member of the Public Safety Advisory Board_ slx)ke about
recommendations made by the Roard and the process.
ADJOURNMENT
Nlay,or Dexter ad.journed the mecting at 9:14 p.m.
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