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January 2, 2024 Port Angeles City Council Meeting Page 1
JANUARY 2, 2024
City of Port Angeles Council Meeting Agenda
This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting. In hybrid meetings, members of the public, Council members, and City sta ff
have the option to attend the meeting in person, in Council chambers at City Hall located at 321 East 5th Street, Port Angeles, or
remotely via telephone or video link.
The Mayor may determine the order of business for a particular City Council meeting. The agenda should be arranged to best serve
the needs and/or convenience of the Council and the public. The Mayor will determine time of break. Hearing devices are available
for those needing assistance. The items of business for regular Council meetings may include the following:
A. Call to Order – Special Meeting at 5:00 p.m. – Swearing in Ceremony for Council members Navarra Carr, Brendan
Meyer and Amy Miller.
Call to Order – Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
B. Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance
Ceremonial Matters, Proclamations & Employee Recognitions
1. Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
C. Public Comment
The City Council desires to allow the opportunity for Public Comment. However, the business of the City must proceed in an or derly
and timely manner. Visit https://www.cityofpa.us/Live-Virtual-Meetings to learn how to participate during public comment and or
watch the meeting live. Written public comments can be submitted to: council@cityofpa.us, comments will not be read aloud.
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Hearing. The City Council desires to allow the opportunity for Public Comment. However, the business of the City must proceed in
an orderly, timely manner. At any time, the presiding officer, in the presiding officer's sole discretion, may set such reaso nable limits
as are necessary to prevent disruption of other necessary business. At its most restrictive, Public Comment shall be limited to a total
of 15 minutes for the first Public Comment period and shall be concluded not later than 9:45 for the second Publi c Comment period.
Individuals may speak for three (3) minutes or less, depending on the number of people wishing to speak. If more than 20 peop le are
signed up to speak each speaker may be allocated two (2) minutes.
Individuals who are residents of the City or own businesses within the City will be called to speak first, with preference gi ven to those
who wish to speak to an item on the meeting’s agenda. If time remains, the presiding officer will call other individua ls wishing to
speak, generally in the order in which they have signed in. If time is available, the presiding officer may call for addition al unsigned
speakers.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings are set by the City Council in order to meet legal requirements. City Council may set a public hearing in order to
receive public input prior to making decisions which impact citizens. Certain matters may be controversial and City Council may
choose to seek public opinion through the public hearing process.
Persons speaking shall state their name, whether they reside within the City limits, whether they have any other pertinent co nnection
to the City, and whether they are appearing as the representative of an organization. Excerpts: Council Rules of Procedure Section 12
D. Late Items
To be placed on this or future agendas, including any executive session needed during or at the end of the meeting.
E. Consent Agenda | Approve ........................................................................................................................................... None
F. Public Hearings | 6:30 p.m. or Soon Thereafter ..................................................................................None
G. Ordinances Not Requiring Council Public Hearings .........................................................................None
H. Resolutions Not Requiring Council Public Hearings
1. Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine / Council Discussion ..................................... H-1
I. Other Considerations
1. Field Arts and Events Hall / Presentation
2. Association of Washington Cities City Action Days Conference / Discussion ............................................................... I-1
J. Contracts & Purchasing ............................................................................................................................................... None
K. Council Reports
L. Information
City Manager Reports:
1. Dream Playground / Verbal Update
M. Second Public Comment
Follow the instructions from the first public comment period.
Adjournment
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Date: January 2, 2024
To: City Council
From: Nathan A. West, City Manager
Subject: Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Summary: According to state statute the first order of business for the January 2 Council meeting is for
the City Council to elect a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor. The statute does not, however, establish the
procedure Council shall follow to make these elections. The Council is free to decide on what process to
follow.
Suggestion: While each Council may decide on the procedure it will follow to elect the Mayor and
Deputy Mayor, it has been the tradition in Port Angeles to select the Mayor and Deputy Mayor through a
Council nomination process. That procedure seems to have worked well over the years. Therefore, as a
suggestion, the Council might consider using that same procedure. If so, the meeting would occur as
follows:
Mayor Dexter opens the meeting as usual.
•As the first item of business, she then calls for nominations for a new Mayor.
•She will accept nominations as they come in, if those nominated wish to be considered.
•Nominations do not require a second.
•Once all the nominations have been made, she will close the nominations.
•Voting on the nominations will proceed at the Councils preference.
•The newly elected Mayor will then follow the same process for election of the Deputy Mayor.
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Date: January 2, 2024
To: City Council
From: Nathan A. West, City Manager
Subject: Resolution Supporting a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine
Background / Analysis: On December 19, 2023, Council member Schromen-Wawrin presented a
Late Item to Council for consideration. The item was added to the agenda for discussion. During the
discussion, the resolution was read into the record, as it was not included in the original December 19
Council packet. After discussion, Council voted to table the matter by a vote of 5-2 to the January 2,
2024, meeting.
Council did not request staff to draft, review or edit the document. The draft resolution is enclosed as it
was presented to Council.
Funding Overview: n/a
Summary: On December 19, 2023, Council member Schromen-Wawrin presented the attached
resolution as a Late Item to Council for consideration.
Funding: n/a
Recommendation: Council discussion.
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Motion
I move to adopt the resolution supporting a long-term ceasefire in Israel and Palestine,and
direct our staff to send the resolution to President Biden,our Washington State Congressional
Delegation,and candidates for Congressional District 6.
Resolution
CITY OF PORT ANGELES RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION supporting a long-term ceasefire in Israel and Palestine,the return of all
hostages and political prisoners,and the delivery of humanitarian aid;and affirming
opposition to Antisemitism and Islamophobia.
WHEREAS,everyone has human rights,and the targeting of civilians,no matter their faith or
ethnicity,is a violation of international humanitarian law,and we are obligated to stand up
against genocide when we see it;and
WHEREAS,since October 7th,armed violence has claimed the lives of over 18,000
Palestinians including over 7,700 children and over 1,200 Israelis.The death toll has included
Americans,and tens of thousands more have been wounded;and
WHEREAS,as of December 11th,the Israeli military admitted to having dropped over 22,000
bombs on Gaza,which averages 156 bombs for every square mile of Gaza,whose entire area
is about 1/12th the size of Clallam County,and with The Wall Street Journal reporting at least 45
percent of housing units being destroyed or damaged;and
WHEREAS,hundreds of thousands of lives are at imminent risk without an immediate
permanent ceasefire,restoration of basic necessities,and delivery of adequate humanitarian aid
without delay to the Palestinian people;and
WHEREAS,the United States government and our elected leaders hold immense diplomatic
power to save Israeli and Palestinian lives;and
WHEREAS,the majority of the world and the majority of Americans support an immediate
permanent ceasefire in Israel and Palestine,and millions of people worldwide including
thousands of people in Washington State have joined in peaceful protests since October 7th to
amplify this call;and
WHEREAS,Antisemitism,Islamophobia,and anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab bigotry have risen
significantly in Washington State,across the United States,and around the world in the past ten
weeks,with direct impacts on Washington communities –from synagogues and mosques to
schools,homes,offices,and places where communities gather,as well as at protests and
rallies;and
WHEREAS,all of these forms of bigotry,violence,and oppression serve to divide our
communities and weaken our efforts to achieve collective safety,justice,and true multi-ethnic,
multi-racial democracy here and everywhere;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL THAT:
The City of Port Angeles condemns violations of international law,including violations that
occurred on October 7,2023,and the Israeli military’s attack of 2.3 million Palestinian people
living in Gaza.
The City of Port Angeles affirms its commitment to combat Antisemitism,Islamophobia,and
anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab bigotry,its support for the people of both Israel and Palestine to
live in peace and security,and the right of all people to live,learn,work,play,pray,and engage
in peaceful protest,all without threats,intimidation,or death.
The Port Angeles City Council calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire,the return of all
prisoners on both sides,an end to the genocidal military tactics carried out by the Israeli armed
forces,and an end to US funding of the siege on Gaza.
_____________________________________________
Mayor Kate Dexter Date
{attorney and clerk for form}
Date: January 2, 2024
To: City Council
From: Nathan A. West, City Manager
Subject: Association of Washington Cities (AWC) City Action Days
Background / Analysis: City Council has historically participated in the annual AWC City Action
Days in Olympia. The event provides an opportunity for Council members to engage with legislators and
share the City’s legislative priorities, attend educational sessions, and interact with colleagues from
around the State.
During the December 5, 2023, Council meeting, it was decided that Manager West, Council members
Carr, Schwab, and Miller would attend, with Council member Schromen-Wawrin being an alternate.
After the December 5 Council meeting, AWC informed City staff that the conference location and dates
had changed. The AWC conference will now be held on February 7 and 8 at the Norman Worthington
Conference Center at Saint Martin's University in Lacey with a very limited number of conference
attendees. As of Thursday, December 28, there are only 68 remaining spaces available.
Additionally, Council members and the City Manager typically meet with the 24th District Legislators
one-on-one to discuss priorities during the conference. City staff was unable to change the meeting times
that were initially arranged for the conference due to the new dates of February 7 and 8 being mandatory
floor session days. Legislative staff has suggested that the City keep its original dates and times and meet
virtually with the delegation as follows:
•Senator Van De Wege, Wednesday, January 24 at 11am
•Representative Tharinger, Wednesday, January 24 at 1pm
•Representative Chapman, Thursday, January 25 at 1pm
Considering the changes made by AWC, the complexity of travel arrangements and the mandatory floor
schedules for the 24th District Legislators, City staff is suggested that Council members discuss whether
or not attend this year’s conference and instead consider using these conference funds towards a
different event at a later date.
Funding Overview: Funding for participation in this event is included in the 2024 adopted budget,
and includes hotel, registration, and per diem for three Council members.
Summary: The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) City Action Days has changed dates and
locations. The original conference was scheduled for January 24 and 25, 2024 in Olympia. The new
conference date and location are February 7 and 8 at Saint Martin's University in Lacey. There are a
limited number of conference spaces available.
Funding: Funding for participation in this event is included in the 2024 adopted budget, and includes
hotel, registration, and per diem for three Council members.
Recommendation: Based on conference space availability and legislators’ schedules, discuss and
decide whether or not to attend this year’s AWC City Action Days.
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