HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 09/03/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
September 3, 2019
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Bruch called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:02 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Council Members French, Merideth(arrived at 5:10 p.m.),
Moran,and Schromen-Wawrin.
Members Absent: Council Member Kidd
Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez-Bailey, S. Carrizosa, T. Hunter, K. Dubuc, B.
Smith,and A.Brekke.
Mayor Bruch introduced Clallam Economic Development Corporation CEO,Colleen McAleer who spoke about the
Think Tank agenda item,Rural Procurement. She provided a brief background on the topic and spoke about ideas to
boost local contract procurement and the benefits of keeping local companies competitive with outside sources.
Mayor Bruch asked that a discussion on Council agenda late items be added to the next Council Think Tank agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bruch adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:47 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Bruch called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmembers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and
Schromen-Wawrm' .
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Martinez-Bailey,A.Bright,K.Dubuc,B. Smith,T.Hunter,
A.Brekke,and S.Carrizosa.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Marolee Smith,city resident,spoke in opposition of the Charter of Compassion.
Arlene Jensen, spoke of her involvement on local committees and boards and spoke about the need for Council to
make bold changes including voting in favor of the Charter of Compassion.
Marilyn Eash,city resident,spoke in favor of the Charter of Compassion.
Susan Hillgren,residing outside city limits, spoke about a number of needs from the homeless community including
garbage cans,portapotties and cell phone charging stations.
Hillary Powers,spoke in favor of the Charter of Compassion.
Bill Atkinson,city resident,spoke about the parking agenda item.
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING- September 3, 2019
Ellen Fetchet, city resident, spoke in favor of the Charter of Compassion.
Michael Gonzalez, residing outside the city limits, spoke about the need for a builder's exchange in Port Angeles.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1 Clallam Economic Development Corporation 2020 Direction by Colleen McAleer
Carolyn St. James introduced the Clallam Economic Development Corporations' (CEDC) 2020 proposal, and shared
CEDC's mission and goals and spoke about the need for collaboration within the community. She introduced Colleen
McAleer who shared a PowerPoint presentation. She spoke about an upcoming opportunity zone conference and
invited Brian Garrett to speak about the North Olympic Legislative Alliance. Ms. McAleer shared the request CEDC
is making of the City of Port Angeles.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 Electric Cost of Service Analysis Methodology
Finance Director Sarin Carrizosa introduced the agenda item and provided dates the methodology went before the
Utility Advisory Committee and the City Council in a work session. Senior Accountant Mary Sue French shared the
City's traditional rate setting principles and presented the Electric Cost of Service Analysis methodology.
Mayor Bruch read the resolution by title, entitled,
111iSOLUTION NO. 17-19
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington approving the Cost of Services
Analysis (COSA) methodology for electric utility rates as presented at the Utility Advisory Committee on August 13,
2019 and the September 3rd Council meeting for use in calculating and setting electric utility rates in 2020.
Mayor Bruch opened the public hearing at 7: 16 p.m.
Kathryn Ochio-Grosso, spoke of the potential impacts on conservation efforts if the base rates are increased.
Brendan Meyer, city resident, spoke of the potential impacts on conservation efforts if the base rates are increased.
Hearing no additional public comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
It was moved by Dexter and seconded by French to:
Pass the Resolution for the Electric utility cost of service analysis methodologies.
Kidd called the question and Moran seconded.
The motion to call the question carried 6-1 with Schromen-Wawrin opposed.
Original motion carried 6-1 with Schromen-Wawrin opposed.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED
2. Paramedicine Presentation by Fire Chief Ken Dubuc
Fire Chief Ken Dubuc shared a PowerPoint presentation on the Community Paramedicine program and the efforts of
those working in the program to provide care to vulnerable individuals in the community. He shared examples of the
services the program provides.
4. Compassion Charter
Mayor Bruch introduced the Charter of Compassion for discussion. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Adopt the Charter of Compassion for Port Angeles.
Motion carried 6-1 with Kidd opposed.
Mayor Bruch recessed the meeting for a break at 7:59 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:08 p.m.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 3, 2019
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determine 'b ,Ci r Tana er
or Councilmember—
City Manager Nathan West added Stage III Water Shortage Declaration to the Consent Agenda as item I-5.
CONSENT AGENDA
At the request of Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin,Mayor Bruch pulled item 1 from the Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Dexter to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. Expenditure Report:From August 10,2019 through August 23,2019 in the amount of$1,645,823.86
Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Approve the City Council Minutes of August 20,2019 to include changes as identified by Schromen-Wawrin.
Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. City Council Meetings on Election Night
Manager West introduced the agenda item and spoke about the background of the ordinance.
Schromen-Wawrin assisted the Mayor in conducting a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,amending Chapter 2.04.010 regarding City Council
meetings of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to:
Amend Chapter 2.04.010 regarding City Council meetings of the Port Angeles Municipal Code and wave the first
reading and adopt the ordinance as read.
Moran amended the original motion and seconded by Kidd to:
Amend Chapter 2.04.010 regarding City Council meetings of the Port Angeles Municipal Code and wave the second
reading and adopt the ordinance as read.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTIONS NOT RE UIUNG PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Use of Sales Tax Funds for Affordable Housing
Manager West presented the agenda item outlining specific use of funds under House Bill 1406,and said the memo
reflects specific uses for both House Bill 1406 and sales tax portion. City Attorney Bill Bloor reminded Council the
item would be going to the voters and shared it would be beneficial to voters to know how the money would be spent
by the City. Attorney Bloor said the purpose of the outline was to identify options.He said Council could then choose
from those options or propose additional options.
Mayor Bruch read the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. "
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,stating its intentions for the use of
funds obtained through Proposition No. 1 relating to affordable and supportive housing,following passage.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to:
To adopt the resolution as read,with the following amendments; strike the first sentence from Section 1,and in
Section 1 change"to fund"to"to assist".
Motion carried 7-0.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 3,2019
ORDINANCES NOT RE UIR..ING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
1. Parking Regulations Discussion
Mayor Bruch introduced the item and outlined the different options that were presented to Council in the memo.
Council discussion followed.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code relating to off street parking.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Direct staff to prepare an ordinance to repeal Chapter 14.40
Motion failed 3-4 with Bruch,French and Schromen-Wawrin in favor.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin to:
Modify code 17.94.070,to delete item G,removing parking requirements for Accessory Residential Units.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
OTHER CONSIDhWNXIONS CONTINUED
3. Amendment to the Off-Street Parking Section of the Port Angeles Municipal Code(Chapter 14.40)
Director of Community and Economic Development Allyson Brekke introduced the item and spoke about the
agreement and background on the item and shared information on the proposed changes to the ordinance.
Mayor Bruch conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code relating to off street parking.
The Mayor continued the matter to September 17.
5. West added Stage III Water Shortage Declaration
Director Thomas Hunter presented the late agenda item and said while the City isn't at the markers yet,due to declining
Elwha River flows,it is likely the levels will continue to lower.
It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Moran to:
Authorize the City Manager to implement Stage III water shortage restrictions on the use of water as detailed in the
water shortage response plan,when thresholds for Stage III have been reached.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Moran spoke about his experience at a recent bell ringing ceremony at Veteran's Park.
Council Member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about an upcoming MRSC webinar and shared information related to a
recent Clallam Transit Board meeting and spoke about a presentation he attended at the Port Angeles High School.
He spoke about his participation on the Legislative Authority Committee.
Council Member Dexter spoke about her participation at a recent Clallam Transit meeting,shared she had participated
at a recent Feiro Marine Life event. She shared she had participated in the Opioid Awareness walk.
Council Member Merideth briefly referenced his participation at a recent Shore Memorial Pool district meeting.
Council Member Kidd spoke about a recent event at the BMX park.
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 3, 2019
Mayor Bruch spoke about the upcoming Rib Fest event in Esquimalt,B.C.,Vancouver.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION
Manager West spoke to comments that were made during public comment period relative to the work being done at
Veteran's Park.He recognized the decision was made by the Park's Recreation and Beautification Commission after
a thorough public process.He shared his appreciation for the work done by the Commission,knowing it was a difficult
decision to make. Manager West reminded Council the recordings of public meetings were located on the City's
website.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to:
Extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
Motion carried 7-0.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston,city resident,asked Council if there was a sunset clause the ballot language related to the tax measure.
Nancy Walters,spoke about the parking issue on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 10:04 p.m.
Sissi Bruch,Mayor Kari Martinez-Bailey,City C rk
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