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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 12.06.2022CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington December 6, 2022 This meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Dexter called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:00 p.m. Members Present In -person: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Meyer, Council Members, McCaughan, and Suggs. Members Present Virtually: Council member Schromen-Wawrin. Members Absent: Council members Carr and French. Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from City Attorney William Bloor, Mayor Dexter 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. The Executive Session convened at 5:00 p.m. The Council moved to a separate hybrid meeting from the Jack Pittis Conference Room. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. 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 In -person: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Meyer, Council Members, McCaughan, and Suggs. Members Present Virtually: Council member Schromen-Wawrin. Members Absent: Council members Carr and French. Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, S. Carrizosa, S. Sharp, B. Smith, N. Gollub, and M. Healy. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Meyer to: Excuse Council members Carr and French from the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Port Angeles Police Department Record Specialist Jodi Simmons led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Recognition of Jodi Simmons Police Chief Brian Smith and Deputy Director of PenCom Karl Hatton presented the Chief Star Award to retiring Port Angeles Police Department Record Specialist Jodi Simmons for her years of service to the Police Department. Chief Smith Deputy Director spoke about the award, their appreciation for her work, and her contributions to the department. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Brown, city resident, spoke about code enforcement at a property near his residence. Susan Blake, city resident, made a request that the City not allow syringes to be distributed in City parks. Drew Schwab, city resident, speaking on behalf of the Public Safety Advisory Board and spoke to agenda item Drug Possession Law Recommendation from the Public Safety Advisory Board. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — December 6, 2022 Jim Haguewood, city resident and Port Angles Realtors, spoke about the condition of Veteran's Park Ingrid Carmean, city resident, spoke about the needle exchange program. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Adoption of the 2023 Budget Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa spoke about the proposed ordinances before the Council for a second reading and a recommendation that came in from the from the Department of Revenue relative to the Firemen's Pension since the last meeting. Director Carrizosa stated the change would provide additional funds and a more stable approach. She stated staffs recommendation, levying property tax for collection in 2023 to include a 1.4% increase of $68,333.00 and adopt the amendments to the resolution and ordinance. At 6:29 p.m. the Mayor continued the public hearing. Hearing no comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinances by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3705 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the 2023 budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. ORDINANCE NO.3706 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, levying regular ad valorem property taxes for collection in the fiscal year 2023, and directing the City Clerk to certify said amount to the Board of Clallam County Commissioners. Mayor Dexter read the following resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 25-22 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, pursuant to RCW 84.5 It was moved by Suggs and seconded by McCaughan to: Adopt ordinances and resolution as read. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 5-0 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Introduction to Council - Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs Mayor Dexter introduced Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs who spoke about her background and her love for the area that developed long ago. She spoke about a number of Park issues, challenges and wins including the Clallam Transit System route that dedicated service to transporting visitors directly to the Park. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS Council member Suggs asked the Mayor to add the Center for Quality Communities Scholarship available through Association of Washington Cities. Hearing no opposition, the Mayor added the item to the agenda as item I-4. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by McCaughan and seconded by Suggs to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of October 18 and October 25, 2022. 2. Expenditure Report: From November 5, 2022 to November 25, 2022 in the amount of $4,348,604.07. 3. Private Right of Way Right Use Agreement — Four Seasons Ranch / Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum between the City of Port Angeles and the Four Seasons Ranch Maintenance Commission, Inc.; and make minor modifications to the agreement if necessary. 4. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Mental Health Field Response Grant and Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic Contract Amendments / Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to sign an amended agreement with Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — December 6, 2022 authorise the City Manager to sign an amended contract with Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic that will allow the dispersal of an additional $116, 000.00 Mental Health Field Response Team funds to Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic for a total maximum contract amount of $375,020.00. 5. Resolution to Set a Public Hearing Surplusing City Real Property Located at the Corner of North Jones and East Water Streets / Pass a resolution setting a public hearing on December 20, 2022 for the purpose of determining if the North Jones property should be declared surplus. Resolution # 26-22. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 5-0 The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 6:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:01 p.m. ORDINANCES NOT RE L}IRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2022 Budget Amendment #3 Director Carrizosa presented the proposed amendment before Council for a second reading and explained some of the changes since the first reading. She stated the compete list of changes were available to the Council in the packet. Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinances by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3707 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the City's 2022 budget. It was moved by McCaughan and seconded by Suggs to: Adopt the ordinance as read. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 5-0 2. EV Charging Municipal Code Interim Director of Public Works & Utilities Mike Healy introduced the proposed ordinance and shared background information relative to the 3 EV charges in the City of Port Angeles property. He spoke about the modification of code relative to parking and metering. Council discussion followed. The Mayor conducted a reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3708 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending portions of Chapter 10.20.070 and 13.10.060 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code to allow for the re -sale electricity expressly for EV charging stations by entities other than the City of Port Angeles. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Meyer to: Waive the second reading of the ordinance that would allow for the immediate implementation of privately owned EV charging stations and adopt ordinance. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 5-0 3. EV Charging Station Rates The Mayor presented the agenda item. The Mayor conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. The Mayor continued the matter to December 20 meeting. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED 2. Selection Process for Vacant Council Position #2 Manager West presented the agenda item, provided historical background which included a number of ways staff had presented moving forward filling the position by Council. He shared staff recommendation on the application process application process and provided a draft application form for Council review. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — December 6, 2022 It was moved by McCaughan and seconded by Meyer to: Direct staff to initiate the public notice portion of Section 15 of the Council Rules of Procedure announcing the vacancy on the Port Angeles City Council and to ask interested and qualified citizens to submit a digital City Council application and letter of interest by 4:00 p.m., January 9, 2023. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 5-0. Manager West suggested if staff receive 5 or less applications, that staff make arrangements for interviews for all five applicants and if the City receives five or more applications, return to Council for direction on how to approach the interview process. Council agreed unanimously with staff s approach. 3. Drug Possession Law Recommendation from the Public Safety Advisory Board Manager West spoke to the agenda item and referred back to the Chair of the Public Safety Advisory Boards statement during the first public comment period. Council discussion followed. 4. LATE ITEM Association of Washington Cities Center for Quality Communities Scholarship Council member Suggs spoke to the late item and expressed interest in pursuing a process to nominate a student to be further considered by the Center for Quality Communities Scholarship Selection Committee. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Direct staff to advertise the Association of Washington Cities Center for Quality Communities Scholarship work with a sub -committee to identify a candidate. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 5-0. Mayor Dexter and Council member Suggs both expressed interest in reviewing scholarship applicants. Manager West clarified with Council on their intent to forward the nominee on to Association of Washington Cities Center for Quality Communities Scholarship Committee. No opposition was heard from Council on the suggested process. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Deputy Mayor Meyer spoke about the Winter Ice Village. Council member Suggs thanked the volunteers of the Winter Ice Village and spoke about a light display at the Dungeness River Nature Center Project. Mayor Dexter spoke about her experience at the National League of Cities conference held in Kansas City, Missouri, spoke about a scholarship announcement opportunity, and thanked the Fire Department for bringing back Operation Candy Cane. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West provided an update on the installation of Portland Loos and spoke about the upcoming City holiday party and a Winter Ice Village event. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. 1 ate.. Dexter, Mayor Page 4 of 4