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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 01/19/2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 19, 2021 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- 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,A.Fountain,and S. Carrizosa. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS None. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Council member French,Mayor Dexter pulled item 6 from the Consent Agenda. It was moved by French and seconded by Meyer to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of December 1 and December 15,2020/Approve 2. Expenditure Report:From December 5,2020 to December 17,2020 in the amount of$1,259,946.07 and December 18,2020 to January 8,2021 in the amount of$4,060,838.34/Approve 3. Berg Benefits Professional Service Agreement/Authorize the City Manager to sign the Berg Benefits Professional Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed$42, 600. 4. Department of Ecology Site Rental Agreement/Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached site rental agreement renewal with Department of Ecology 5. City of Port Angeles and Kitsap County Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Training Interlocal Agreement/Authorize the City Manager to sign the interlocal 6. ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA-WASPC Grant—Mental Health Field Response Team 7. Resolution Ratifying a Declaration of Emergency—Water Main Repair/Adopt the attached resolution Council discussion followed. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. Council member French shared he is on the Board of Directors for OPCC and due to a conflict of interest he would be recusing himself from the vote. 6. ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA-WASPC Grant—Mental Health Field Response Team It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Suggs to: Authorize the City Manager to sign the WASPC contract accepting additional WASPC funding&make minor modifications as necessary. Motion carried 6-0 with French recused. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—January 19,2021 ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL.PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance Amendment—Lowering Select City Street Speed Limits Public Works and Utilities Director Thomas Hunter provided background on the agenda item and shared there were a number of agencies that had reviewed the change and were in concurrence. Mr.Hunter stated the speed limit change was in conjunction with the Lincoln Street Safety Corridor Project. He stated the improvements address multimodal safety on the heavily traveled corridor. Council discussion followed. Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending Chapter 10. 16 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to speed limits. The Mayor continued the matter to the February 2 meeting. RESOLUTIONS NOT'RE QUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution to Waive the Ist and 2nd Quarter PBIA fees,Interest on Accounts Receivable& COVID- 19 Financial Assistance Update City Manager Nathan West provided background on the agenda item, spoke about efforts made by staff to support rate payers,and said the Covid relief funds had run out. He recommended Council look at revenues from 2020 before allocating additional funds to the account.He spoke about efforts made by the Finance department to reach out to past due accounts to notify those individuals of organizations that may have access to additional resources. Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title,entitled, II RESOLUTION NO.11k A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, continuing certain fee, assessment, and interest waivers as additional relief for the hardship created by the COVID- 19 pandemic. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Suggs to: Pass the resolution as read. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Port Angeles Municipal Code Madrona Phase 1 Update City Attorney William Bloor spoke about the work done by Madrona to evaluate the Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC). He offered suggestions for next steps should Council wish to take action on the code re-write process. He presented a PowerPoint that provided background on the work and discussed the different phases of the project. He shared Madrona had fmished their review of the current code,with an exception of the sections that would be reviewed by Makers. He shared staff would come back to Council with a scope of work and budget for the next phases of Madrona's work which included a review of the PANIC. He said Madrona's review took into account the Council's desire to not only eliminate provisions that do not equitably benefit the health,safety, or welfare of all people of Port Angeles,but revisions would also progress toward a resilient,vibrant,walkable,and livable city. Attorney Bloor spoke about Phase 1 and future phases which would include opportunities for public engagement and input.He shared the review and recommendations made by Madrona were intended to be legal advice and covered by attorney/client privilege. Attorney Bloor spoke to the few instances, such as this circumstance, that documents are withheld from the public,but reiterated there would be opportunities for public engagement and input in future phases. He added Council could waive privilege should they choose. He said Phase 2 of the process would create a blueprint as to how the City would start to rewrite code,including plans for amending ordinances.He discussed potential plans for Phase two and three, stating Phase 2 included a budget of the not to exceed amount of$15,000 which would be presented at the February 2 meeting. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—January 19, 2021 Community and Economic Development Director Allyson Brekke said the approach included two code teams, with Makers specialize in planning and zoning. She said Makers would review titles specific to these matters, also addressing grant opportunities. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: After it was moved and seconded,the final motion was: Hold an executive session at the February 2 meeting to discuss the Madrona report and discuss waiving the attorney/client privilege of the report from the Madrona report. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. After clarification, it was identified the motion was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Authorize the City Manager to approve a scope of work with Madrona for phase 2 in the not to exceed amount of $15,000, and to report back to Council. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:31 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 7:36 p.m. 2. Teamsters Local#589 Sworn Officer's Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement Human Resources Manager Abbi Fountain presented the proposed contract and provided background and reasoning for the one-year contract. She said the agreement is a one-year amendment,included no general wage adjustments or COLA's for 2021,and the contract and included twenty-four patrol officers and six detectives. Council discussion followed. It was moved by French and seconded by Carr to: Approve the terms of the Teamsters Local 589 Sworn Officer Unit one-year amendment to the 2019-2020 collective bargaining agreement as outlined in the memo. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. 3. 2021 Federal Legislative Priorities Manager West spoke about list of federal legislative priorities and asked for additional Council recommendations.He shared it needed to be a timely discussion.He stated staff listed their 5 priorities as a recommendation,but should they choose,Council could add to the list. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Dexter and seconded by French to: To prepare a final federal legislative briefing paper to include the following Council priorities: Top three- Large Infrastructure Stimulus Package which includes a statement on Broadband Black Ball Ferry Line Support CDBG Entitlement Community Second page as additional talking points- Childcare/universal preschool Congressional Covid Relief Package Small Business Support which includes non-profits Universal Basic Income The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. CONTRACTS &PURCHASING 1.Material Purchase—Pad Mounted Transformers Public Works and Utilities Director Thomas Hunter provided background on the bidding purchase of the items and information on the purchase.Council discussion followed. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—January 19, 2021 It was moved by McCaughan and seconded by Meyer to: Award a contract to General Pacific of Fairview, Oregon for fourteen pad mounted and thirty overhead transformers manufactured by ERMCO at a price of $114,812.29, including tax, and authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary contract documents and to make minor modifications if necessary The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Meyer spoke about a Clallam County Economic Development Council meeting relative to hiring, Peninsula Area Public Access,and about challenges that have come along with the new year. Council member McCaughan spoke about an upcoming Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting. Council member Suggs reported on a recent Marine Resource Committee. She shared the group learned more about plastic trash and the harm it causes sea lions and other sea life. Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about events that took place on January 6,2021,shared he saw orca whales in the harbor,and spoke about an upcoming Clallam Transit System meeting. Council member French updated the Council on the upcoming Chamber retreat where they will discuss goals for the upcoming year and spoke about the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission meeting which included details about their website. Deputy Mayor Carr shared she had been elected the Chair of the Board of Health and shared information from the recent meeting, including mention of the City's paramedicine program. She added information relative to holiday COVID numbers and vaccinations. Dexter spoke about the importance of wearing masks correctly,the beach nourishment project,and her attendance at a Feiro Marine Life Center Board meeting. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West spoke about the upcoming strategic planning process and proposed schedule.He reminded Council of the upcoming joint Planning Commission meeting and shared the link to the Council's legislative priorities for 2021 is available on the City's website. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. All Kate � � Dexter,Mayor l ari Martinez-bailey„ Ci Ie ° Page 4 of 4