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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 06/15/2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 15, 2021 This meeting was conducted virtually. 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, McCaughan, Schromen-Wawrin and Suggs. Mayor Dexter stated Council had excused Council member Meyer from the June 15 meeting. Members Absent: Council member Meyer, Staff Present: City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Martinez-Bailey,C.Delikat,K.Dubuc,J. Viada, 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. Juneteenth Proclamation Mayor Dexter read a proclamation and on behalf of the City Council recognizing June 19"as Juneteenth. 1. Pride Proclamation Mayor Dexter read a proclamation and on behalf of City Council,proclaimed June 2021 as Pride Month in the City of Port Angeles. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Mental Health Court Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols provided a PowerPoint presentation on Mental Health Court. He said mental health courts are modeled after drug courts and developed in response to the overrepresentation of those with mental illnesses in the criminal justice system. He stated mental health courts divert select defendants with mental illnesses into judicially supervised,community-based treatment. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by McCaughan to: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in support of a Mental Health Court in Clallam County. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition, the motion carried 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2022-2027 Capital Facilities Plan(CFP) Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa presented the CFP before Council for the second reading and continuation of the public hearing. She spoke about amendments made to the Plan,which were listed in detail in the memo provided to Council. She stated the resolution had been updated to include amendments made during that meeting as well as language that would include any changes made during the June 15 meeting. The Mayor read the resolution,by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO.07-21 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,adopting the City's Capital Facilities Plan for 2022—2027,which includes the City's Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2022-2027. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 15, 2021 Jeff Bohman, city resident and as a member of the Olympic Trails Coalition, spoke in support of continued City maintenance of the Olympic Discovery Trail. Ian Miller,city resident and as Washington Sea Grant program as a Coastal Hazard Specialist, spoke is support of an upland route from a both fiscal and environmental standpoint. Reed Wendel,city resident,spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Rich James,residing outside city limits,spoke of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Troy Treacer,residing outside city limits and owner of Sound Bikes and Kayaks,spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Jeff Selby, residing outside city limits and Board member of the Peninsula Trails Coalition, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Alicia Anderson,in a pre-recorded message,residing outside city limits,spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Leslie Robertson,residing outside city limits,in a pre-recorded message,,spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Doctor George Simon,in a pre-recorded message,spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. (Last name not provided) Foresman, in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Kathy Hartman,residing outside city limits,in a pre-recorded message,spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Jean Hordyk, city resident, in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Sara Severson, residing outside city limits, in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. David Neidhardt,residing outside city limits and member of the Peninsula Trails Coalition,in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. David Lasorsa, residing outside city limits, in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Charles Faires, residing outside city limits, in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Annette Wendel,in a pre-recorded message,spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Steve Clark,residing outside city limits,in a pre-recorded message,spoke for the need of maintenance of the Olympic Discovery Trail. Cindy Cross, city resident,in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Page 2 of 6 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 15, 2021 Eva Sandvick, residing outside city limits, in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Ben Pichotta, residing outside city limits, in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Anna Johnson, residing outside city limits, in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Daisy Parrish,city resident,spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Pat Willlets, residing outside city limits, in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Rosemary Dean,residing outside city limits,in a pre-recorded message,spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Rich James, residing outside city limits and member of the Peninsula Trails Coalition, in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Lucy Copass, residing outside city limits, in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Tom Michowski,city resident and owner of Bike Garage,in a pre-recorded message,spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Jackie Peterson,residing outside city limits,in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Marylin Shive, residing outside city limits, in a pre-recorded message, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. Paul Kolinsikoff, city resident, spoke in support of maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail in its current location. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:58 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:02 p.m. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to: Request City staff bring this cost-benefit approach policy item spoken to during the work session back at a later date for Council consideration. After a roll call,the motion carried 5-1 with McCaughan opposed. It was moved by French and seconded by Carr to: Rename TR0721 from—Upland Olympic Discovery Trail Planning to-Gales Addition Connector Planning. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Pass the amended resolution as read,which identifies the Council amendments made on June 1 and June 15. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Page 3 of 6 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 15, 2021 Add an agenda item to the July 6th agenda for a first reading of a Council resolution in support of the Olympic Discovery Trail,detailing the Council's policy positions and directives to staff regarding maintenance of the Waterfront Trail section,to be prepared by City staff. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember McCaughan asked the Mayor to consider moving items J-3,J-6,and J-7 to the Consent Agenda. Hearing no opposition, the Mayor moved the J-3,J-6 and J-7 to the Consent Agenda as Items E-4,E-5,and E-6. It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of May 18,2021/Approve 2. Expenditure Report: From May 22, 2021 to June 4, 2021 in the amount of$2,127,440.68/Approve 3.Teamsters Local 589 Communications&Support Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement/Approve the terms of the Teamsters Local 589 Communications&Support Unit one-year extension to the 2019-2020 collective bargaining agreement as outlined in the memo and authorize the cm to make minor modifications as necessary. 4. Amendment to Water Contract between City of Port Angeles and McKinley Paper Company/Approve an amendment to the McKinley Paper Company Water contract for a twelve-month extension and authorize the City Manager to execute and to make minor modifications to the agreement, as necessary. 5.Equipment Purchase—Replacement of Police Vehicles/Approve the purchase of three new Police Department patrol vehicles and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the purchase in an amount not to exceed $129,052.38 and authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the purchase contract if necessary, and approve the accessory purchase and outfitting required for three new Police Department patrol vehicles and authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase and outfitting in an amount not to exceed$61,947.62 and authorize the City Manager to surplus vehicles 910, 1110, and 1312, once the new vehicles are put into service. 6.Port Angeles Waterfront Center Opportunity Fund Grant Subrecipient Agreement/Approve and Authorize the City Manager-to Sign the Opportunity Fund Grant Sub-Recipient Agreement with Port Angeles Waterfront Center. Council discussion followed. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. ORDINANCES NOT RE UIRI:NG COIJNCIL Ptd'BLIC HEARINGS 1. Proposed Ordinance for Shoreline Master Program Periodic Update Community and Economic Development Director Allyson Brekke presented the agenda item and introduced Community Development Manager Emma Bolin who provided background on the process and spoke about the City's public participation program consistent with Shoreline Management Act Requirements which include public meetings and public comment periods. She said the City did a comprehensive update in 2014 and that there could be opportunity for a limited amendment should the Council choose. Manager Bolin shared staff recommendation which included waiving the second reading.Council discussion followed. Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,ORDINANCE NO. ' 016 It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by McCaughan to: Conduct the first reading of the attached ordinance,which updates the City's Shoreline Master Program to be consistent with DOE's Initial Determination of Consistency,waive the second reading, and adopt the ordinance.. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED 2. Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan Public Works and Utilities Director Thomas Hunter provided background on the item and explained the purpose of this memo was to receive City Council approval for the Clallam County Solid Waste Management Plan.He stated that at the beginning in October of 2019,Clallam County,the City of Sequim, and the City of Port Angeles worked together to update the Clallam County Solid Waste Management Plan as required under RCW 70A.205.040.Council discussion followed. It was moved by McCaughan and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Page 4 of 6 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 15, 2021 Approve the Clallam County Solid Waste Management Plan as written. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. 3. Ratify City Manager Proclamation to Continue Building Code Vesting Option for City Building Permits Director Brekke provided background on the matter and said the Council had originally ratified the City Manager's proclamation that suspended Section 14.01.040 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code until July 1,2021. In place of that ordinance,the Director of the City's Department of Community and Economic Development is authorized to adopt administration procedures that allow permit applications submitted to the City pursuant to this PANIC Title 14 to be vested under either the 2015 Building Codes or the 2018 Building Codes. She stated that due to the ongoing negative effects to the construction industry due to the Covid-19 health emergency,the City Manager signed a proclamation to suspend Section 14.01.040,PAMC until January 1,2022 and that proclamation was before Council for ratification. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Suggs to: Ratify the City Manager's proclamation that Section 14.01.040 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code is suspended until January 1,2022 by motion. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. 4. Letter to Governor Extending Eviction Moratorium Manager West presented the agenda item and provided a brief background. Council member Schromen-Wawrin provided information on the matter. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to: Move to direct the Mayor or City Manager to sign a letter on behalf of the City urging the Governor to extend the eviction moratorium until the new legal procedures and rental assistance funds are in place. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received. CONTRACTS & PURCHASING CONTINUED 1. Joint Public Safety Building Project Update City Attorney William Bloor presented a slide that contained 3 recommendations and shared his recommendation that would allow staff to consider the feasibility of the proposed site. It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Continue the meeting until the end of the agenda. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. It was moved by French and seconded by Carr to Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with PAC Services,Inc.,a Washington corporation with authority to pay fees in an amount not to exceed amount of$42,000 to conduct a survey and perform geotechnical testing and analysis on the site proposed for the Joint Public Safety Building. After a roll call vote,the motion passed 5-1 with Suggs opposed. 2. Golf Course Road Paving Project CON 2021-16,Award Construction Contract Council member French immediately moved to the recommendation. It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Award a contract to Lakeside Industries,Inc.,of Port Angeles,WA for the City's Golf Course Road Paving Project CON 2021-16 in the amount of$232,997.00 including applicable taxes;and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents and make minor modifications as necessary. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. Page 5 of 6 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 15, 2021 4. Lincoln Street Safety Project TR-02-18,Award Construction Contract Director Hunter presented agenda item relative to the Lincoln Street project and spoke about lead times and complications due to supply chain interruption. He discussed challenges of moving forward with the project and alternatively,potential cost increases should the project be delayed which would come with its own set of challenges including ripple effects including what the City could pay for future projects. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Award a construction contract to Interwest Construction,Inc.,for the Lincoln Street Safety Project TR- 02-18,for the total bid amount of$1,844,044.00, including taxes;and authorize the City Manager to sign the construction contract for the project and to make minor modifications to the contract as necessary. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. 5. Lincoln Street Safety—Amendment 02 to Professional Services Agreement(PSA-2019-39) Director Hunter provided information on the proposed agreement and highlighted the State requirement that there are 1.5 FTE available to manage the project,adding that while the City does not have a position for this type of project management the City will be seeking outside support. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by McCaughan to: Award the Professional Service Agreement Amendment 02 for the Lincoln Street Safety Project to Parametrix Inc., adding construction management services to the scope of work and increasing the total contract value by $195,962.32 to a new not-to-exceed amount of$443,132.73 and authorize the City Manager to execute and to make minor modifications to the agreement as necessary. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. CITN' COUNCIL DEPORTS Council member Suggs thanked staff for carrying out the functions and projects for the City. Council member French spoke about the last Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting. Council member Carr provided a brief Covid-19 update. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and reminded Council of the American Rescue Plan Act funding discussion to be held at the next Council meeting,provided an update on the hybrid meeting and offered a reminder for participation for the Maker's Building Residential Capacity Survey and the Madrona Code Open House on July 13,and noted that Port Angeles had exceeded the 20,000 population total. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 10:48 p.m. a C.i,t" erkKate Dexter,Mayor Kari Martinez-Bailey, y _ Page 6 of 6