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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 06/07/2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 7, 2022 This meeting was conducted virtually. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Deputy Mayor Meyer called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:30 p.m„. Members Present:Deputy Mayor Meyer.Council Members Carr,French,McCaughan.Schromen-Wawrin and Suggs. Members Absent: Mayor Dexter. Staff Present: City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Martinez-Bailey. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from City Attorney William Bloor,Deputy Mayor Meyer announced the need for an Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel until 5:55 p.m.,stating no action to follow.The Executive Session convened at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Deputy Mayor Meyer adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:55 p.m. CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING Deputy Mayor Meyer called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Deputy Mayor Meyer,Council Members Carr, French, McCaughan, Schromen-Wawrin and Suggs. Members Absent: Mayor Dexter. Staff Present: City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Martinez-Bailey,C. Delikat,D. Sharp,B. Smith, E.Bolin,T. Hunter.and S.Carrizosa. Deputy Mayor Meyer added Council Xlember Attendance to the consent agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS& EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS Deputy Mayor Meyer read proclamations recognizing June 19th as Juneteenth,June as Pride Month.and Ride Transit Month. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received. CONSENT AGENDA Council member McCaughan asked the Mayor to consider moving J-1 Golf Course Road Property Purchase and Sale Agreement to the Consent Agenda. Deputy Mayor Meyer asked Council to consider moving 1-3 1AFF LOCAL #656 One Year Contract to the Consent Agenda. Hearing no opposition.Deputy Mayor Meyer added the items to the Consent Agenda.At the request of Council member Schromen-Wawrin. Deputy Mayor Meyer pulled Stormwater Education and Outreach Services—2023 Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap from the Consent Agenda. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 7, 2022 It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by McCaughan to approve the Consent Agenda to include: I. City Council Minutes of May 3.2022/Approve 2, Expenditure Report: From May 7, 2022 to May 27, 2022 in the amount of$4,575,383.98 i Approve 3. 4th Street and Chambers Street Repair- Final Acceptance/Accept the 4th& Chambers Repair project CON 2021-38 as complete, and authorise staff to proceed with project closeout, and release the retainage bond in the amount of S5,351.15 upon receipt of all required clearances 5, ADDED TO CONSENT/Council Member Attendance/Excuse Mayor Dexter from the June 7, 2022 Meeting 6. ADDED TO CONSENT/[AFF LOCAL#656 One Year Contract/Staff recommends the City Council approve the terms of the IAFF Local 656 one-yea'contract as outlined in this memo and authorise the City Manager to approve the attached Memorandum of Understandings and to make minor modifications to the agreement as necessary 7. ADDED TO CONSENT/Golf Course Road Property Purchase and Sale Agreement i L Consider adopting a motion declaring the subject property located on Golf Course Road to be surplus to the needs of the City;2 Approve the attached Purchase and Sale Agreement; and 3.Authorise the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the sale of the property to the PUD and make minor modifications to the documents as he deems appropriate. The Deputy Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA 4. Stormwater Education and Outreach Services—2023 Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County City Engineer Jonathan Boehme provided background on the agenda item. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to approve the Consent Agenda to include: Approve and authorise the City Manager to sign the 3-year Intel-local Agreement with Kitsap County with an annual amount not to exceed$12,538 and a total amount not to exceed$37,614, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, as necessary. The Deputy Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. OTHER CQNSIDERATIONS 1. Planning Commission Recommendation on Affordable Housing Interim Director of Community and Economic Development Emma Bolin provided background on the agenda item. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to: Direct staff to prepare an ordinance to suspend permit fees until September 1,2023, for ADUs, duplexes,triplexes, townhouses,cottage developments,and multifamily developments that are used for residential housing available for families at or below 80%AM[. It was moved by French and seconded by Carr to: Postpone the discussion until after the public hearings. The Deputy Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 6-0. PI,113LIC 'HEAVING 1. The 2023-2028 Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa presented slides that described the Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan which included information on opportunities for public comment and Council work sessions. Director Carrizosa spoke about capacity components from a funding and staff availability aspect and spoke about specific staff positions that have been added using ARPA funds that will help the City reach some of its goals. At 7:03, Deputy Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing. Deputy Mayor Meyer conducted a first reading of the resolution by title,entitled, RESOLUTION NO. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 7, 2022 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles_Washington,adopting the City's Capital Facilities Plan for 2023-2028.which includes the City's Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2023- 2028. Hearing no comments, Deputy Mayor Meyer continued the public hearing to June 21. 2. Draft Climate Resiliency Plan Interim Director of Community and Economic Development Emma Bolin provided background on the agenda item and spoke about community outreach. She referenced recommendations on the plan from the Planning Commission. Deputy Mayor Meyer conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title.entitled. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,adopting the Climate Resiliency Plan and amending the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Climate Resiliency Plan. ORDINANCE NO. Brian M..city property owner.spoke in support of changes to the draft Climate Resiliency Plan. Bob Vreeland.city resident,spoke in favor of the draft Climate Resiliency Plan. Ben Stanley, Chair of the Planning Commission, but speaking independently of the Commission, spoke in favor of the draft Climate Resiliency Plan. David Freed,residing outside city limits,spoke in favor of the draft Climate Resiliency Plan. Ed Chadd,city resident,spoke in favor of the draft Climate Resiliency Plan. Sissi Bruch,city resident,spoke in favor of the draft Climate Resiliency Plan. After asking if there were additional comments. Deputy Mayor Meyer closed the public hearing.Council discussion followed. Deputy Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 8:20 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED Council continued their discussion on the Planning Commission Recommendation on Affordable Housing agenda item. Deputy Mayor Meyer restated the motion that was made and seconded: Direct staff to prepare an ordinance to suspend permit fees until September 1,2023, for ADUs, duplexes, triplexes, townhouses,cottage developments, and multifamily developments that are used for residential housing available for families at or below 80%AMI. After a roll call vote,the final motion carried 5-1,with Meyer opposed. 2. Comparative Research on Employee Rights Human Resources Manager Abbi Fountain spoke about the agenda item and provided information. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member McCaughan stated his report would be covered at the next meeting. Council member Suggs spoke about the joint EOC meeting between the City Council and the County Commissioners and spoke about the Dungeness Nature Center opening. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—June 7,2022 Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about the new bus runs to Hurricane Ridge by Clallam Transit System,the recent Utility Advisory Committee meeting,and the Peninsula Transportation Committee updates. Council member French spoke about recent Utility Advisory Committee and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meetings. Council member Carr spoke about an NODC meeting and a recent June Pride event. Council member Meyer provided an update on a local 41h of July event,the benefits of scooters,and his thoughts on his first meeting. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and spoke about a Housing Solutions Committee meeting and a presentation by Craft3,a recent Field Hall event,and shared an update regarding the Fire Department with the retirement of Fire Chief Ken Dubuc. SECOND PUBLIC C"OMMEN"I" Bob Vreeland,city resident,spoke about the draft Climate Resiliency Plan. ADJOURNMENT Deputy Mayor Meyer adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m. i Brendan Meyer,Deputy p. Mbyi er Dety r Kari Martinez-Bailey,City Clerk Page 4 of 4