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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 10/04/2022CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 4, 2022 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 Meyer, Council Members Carr, French, McCaughan, Schromen Wawrin and Suggs. Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, D. Sharp, B. Smith, M. Healy, N. Gollub, and S. Carrizosa. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1 Indigenous Peoples' Day October 10, 2022 Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Council Chairwoman Frances Charles joined the meeting and accepted a proclamation read by Mayor Dexter which recognized the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day. PUBLIC COMMENT Nina (no last name provided), city resident, inquired about in -person meetings. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Clallam County Economic Development Council PA Business Grants Clallam County Economic Development Council Executive Director Colleen McAleer presented a presentation that highlighted three grants they are working on, Third Round of Child Care Expansion Funding, Federal Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Negotiating Contract with DoD currently and Small Business Innovation Fund. She presented a slide on the 5year economic plan and introduced Clallam County Economic Development Council Procurement Technical Assistance Center — Program Manager Rebekah Miller. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Utility Rates Water, Wastewater and Medic 1 Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa provided slides on utility rate review schedule, outlining the proposed changes over the next few years. Director Carrizosa provided a slide on historical cost of service analysis impacts. Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending sections of Chapter 13.44 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to water rates. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending sections of Chapter 13.65 relating to wastewater service rates. ORDINANCE NO. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — October 4, 2022 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending sections of Chapter 13.73 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to ambulance service and medic I rates. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Sue Aspelund, city resident, spoke about wastewater charges on her utility bill. Council discussion followed. The Mayor continued the matter to the October 18 meeting. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:46 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:51 p.m. RESOLUTIONS NOT REOURUNG COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Port Angeles Food Bank American Rescue Plan Act Manager West provided background on the agenda item and shared the staff recommendation, that Council pass the resolution obligating $220,000 to the Port Angeles Food Bank for food security needs in the Port Angeles community. Staff further requests that Council authorize the City Manager to sign the ARPA Subrecipient Agreement and complete final negotiations on the Scope of Work identified as Attachment D with the Port Angeles Food Bank and to make minor modifications to the agreement as necessary. Deputy Mayor Meyer read the resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO.20-22 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, approving funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for reimbursement to the City for pandemic related expenses incurred in responding to COVID. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Carr to: Pass the Resolution approving funding for the Port Angeles Food Bank in the amount of $220,000 and approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the ARPA Subrecipient Agreement and complete final negotiations on Attachment D with the Port Angeles Food Bank and to make minor modifications to the agreement as necessary. Due to a conflict of interest, the Mayor recused herself and left the meeting for the discussion and vote. The Deputy Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 6-0. After the vote, Mayor Dexter rejoined the meeting. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS City Manager Nathan West placed on the agenda, a Resolution Ratifying a Declaration of Emergency — Water Main Repair as H-2 and Stage III Water- Shortage Declaration. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Councilmember Meyer, Mayor Dexter moved the Late Items to the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of September 6, 2022. 2. Expenditure Report: From September 10, 2022 to September 23, 2022 in the amount of $2,371,313.17. 3. Chip Seal Project, CON 2021-15, Final Acceptance l Accept the 2021 Chip Seal project CON 2021-38 as complete, and authorize staff to proceed with project closeout, and release the retainage bond upon receipt of all required clearances. 4. Department of Ecology - Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant l Accept the Grant in the amount of $160,091 offered by DOE and authorize the City Manager to sign the Grant Agreement, and to make minor modifications to the Agreement, if necessary. 5. LATE ITEM - Resolution Ratifying a Declaration of Emergency — Water Main Repair I Adopt the attached resolution #19-22 declaring an emergency and authorizing emergency repair of the water main and authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the contract if necessary. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — October 4, 2022 6. LATE ITEM Stage III Water Shortage Declaration / Declare a Stage 3 Water Shortage and authorize the Public Works and Utilities Department to implement Stage Illlimited outdoor- restrictions on the use of water as detailed in its Water Shortage Response Plan when once Stage III has been reached. Council discussion followed. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 2. Planning Commission Recommendations Regarding Requirements or Restrictions on Religious Organizations Practicing their Faith by Sheltering People Experiencing Homelessness Interim CED Director Norm Gollub provided the background on the matter and spoke about the Planning Commissions discussion and recommendation. He spoke about the procedures that would ensure a swift process for proposals regarding temporary housing by religious facilities. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Meyer to: Staff recommends Council adopt the motions provided by the Planning Commission to (1) make no changes to the Municipal Code, direct staff to waive permit fees for religious organizations, and streamline the permit review process by utilizing a safety review checklist and (2) direct staff to formulate a comprehensive ordinance for supportive housing based on solutions implemented in other municipalities and to bring the matter back to the city Council in March 2023. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0 3. Revenue Source Options — 2023 Budget Balancing Manager West spoke about the July 2611 work session when Council discussed revenue options. Director Carrizosa noted the list of potential revenue sources in the Council packet. Manager West stated the collection would help reduce budget shortfalls. Council discussion followed. It was moved by French and seconded by Carr to: Direct staff to implement necessary procedures to pursue the Firemen's Pension property tax levy in the amount of $0.10 per every $1,000 of assessed valuation and incorporate the associated revenues in the 2023 Budget. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0 By consensus, Council agreed to continue the conversation to a future meeting. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Carr shared she was a new member of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Board in her personal capacity. Council member French spoke about attendance at a Clallam Transit System meeting and Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission meetings and provided information on an upcoming local event. Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about housing. Council member Suggs spoke about a Shore Aquatic Center Board meeting and planned events and spoke about attendance at an Indian Washington Health Authority meeting. Mayor Dexter spoke to her recusal during the discussion and vote during the Port Angeles Food Bank American Rescue Plan Act agenda item. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West spoke about the upcoming 2023 Budget Work Session. He spoke about staff attendance at the recent Department of Natural Resources meeting and upcoming legislative priorities coming forward for Council discussion. He expressed his appreciation for staff s efforts related to a water main break. Manager West invited Interim Director of Public Works and Utilities Mike Healy to provide updates, which included public outreach during the outage. Interim Director Healy answered Council questions related to the repairs. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — October 4, 2022 Mayor Dexter spoke to her recusal from the discussion and vote on the Port Angeles Food Bank agenda item. She said her recusal was to address a potential appearance of favor and stated for the record that she is the sister-in-law of Emily Dexter the Executive Director of the Port Angeles Food Bank. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Kate Dexter, Mayor Page 4 of 4