HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 01.03.2023CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
January 3, 2023
This meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting.
CALL TO ORDER -REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Dexter called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Fire Chief Derrell Sharp led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Members Present In -Person: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Meyer, Council Members Carr, McCaughan, Schromen-
Wawrin and Suggs.
Members Present Virtually: Council Members Carr and Schromen-Wawrin.
Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, D. Sharp, B. Smith, S.
Carrizosa, N. Gollub, and M. Healy.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS., PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Pinning Ceremony for Port Angeles Fire Chief Derrell Sharp
The Mayor invited Chief Sharp and his family to the front of the Chambers and spoke about the purpose of the
ceremony and about Chief Sharp's commitment to the community. City Manager Nathan West spoke about the
position, including the time commitment and responsibilities, and the valuable qualities Chief Sharp brings to the
Department, City, and the community as a whole. Chief Sharp's wife Rachel pinned the rank of chief pins on his lapel
and Derrell Sharp Sr. pinned on his badge. Chief Sharp spoke about the occasion, provided his background in fire
service, and shared his appreciation for his family's support.
2. Recognition of Outgoing Council member, Mike French
The Mayor invited former Council member Mike French to the front of the Chambers. The Mayor read a proclamation
recognizing French's public service as a member of the City Council. Council took a brief break to partake in
refreshments.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Casey Duff, residing outside the city and representing Senator Cantwell's office, spoke about a broadband survey
available.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Street Tree Presentation
Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Mike Healy introduced Paul Forrest, resident and founder of the City Shade
Project and Senior Planner Ben Braudrick. They provided slides that outlined the project and its history, the process
for the proposed program, spoke to the benefits of trees and urban forests, and how the program would integrate with
other City initiatives. Council discussion followed.
2. Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic
Executive Director Scott Brandon of the Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic provided a presentation with an update
on the REdisCOVERY program. He spoke about the services provided by employees and volunteers, statistics on
services delivered, and the purpose of the alternative response team programs. Council discussion followed.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Meyer spoke about his experience volunteering at the Winter Ice Village.
Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about the upcoming legislative session.
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — January 3, 2022
Council member Carr said she was attending the meeting from California where the area had recently experienced
significant earthquakes that created a power outage, expressed her appreciation for City staff and infrastructure, and
the need to prepare Port Angeles for a similar experience. She provided an update from her last Board of Health
meeting.
Mayor Dexter spoke about Washington State Department of Emergency Management Facebook post relative to the
need to build emergency supplies in their homes.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION
Manager West stated the broadband map information provided by Casey Duff during public comment would be
available on the City's website as well as the City Council application and wished Commissioner French best wishes
in his new role.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Kate Dexter, Mayor
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