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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 11212023CITY OF PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL November 21,2023 This meeting wos conducted as a hybrid meeting. CALL TO ORDER SPE CIAL MEETING Mayor Dexter called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Meyer, Council Members Carr, McCaughan (attending virtually), Miller, Schromen-Wawrin (auending virtually) and Suggs. Members Absent None Staff Present City Manager west, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez-Bailey. EXECUTTVE SESSION Based on input from City Attorney William Bloor, Mayor Dexter announced the need for an Executive Session under RCW 42.30.1l0(lX0 to receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee until 5:59 p.m. The City Council moved to the Jack Pittis Conference Room for a virtual Executive Session. The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m. At 5:59 p.m. Council moved back to the City Council Chambers to continue their special meeting in open session. ADJOT]RNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:59 p.m. ER-REGULAR MEETIN 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, McCaughan (attending virtually), Miller, Schromen-Wawrin (attending virtually) and Suggs. Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager West, Assistant City Manager Goings, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez-Bailey, C Delikat, B. Smith, S. Carrizosa, D. Sharp, and M. Healy. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PIJBLIC COMMENT Leslie Forsberg, residing outside city limits, spoke about code that regulates short-term regulation in residential zones. Steven Pelayo, resident of Port Angeles, spoke about regulation of short-term regulation in residential zones and provided potential solutions. Brian Heberling, residing outside the city limits, spoke about his experience owning short-term rentals. Ashlynn Emiliani, city resident, spoke about her experience as a short-term rental owner, and lodging tar as it relates to tourism. Laurel Cripe, city resident, spoke to the short-term information found in the Council packet. Steve Workman, city resident, spoke about Planning Commission minutes and short-term rentals. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 21,2023 Jim Halburg, city resident, spoke about the impacts City Council decisions make on the community and suggested a pause until the Council can base decisions on data. John Burkavage, city resident and short-term rental owner, spoke about short-term rentals, property ownership, ild collaboration. Skip Hutchison, city resident, spoke about local tourism and the importance of short-term rental income to his family. Shireen Hutchison, city resident, spoke about her short-term and long-term rental experiences owning a home. Ramona Wilcox, city resident, spoke about her positive experiences as the owner of a short-term rental. Jake Purvis, residing outside of the city limits, speaking in favor of short-term rentals, offered solutions for Council's consideration. PIJBLIC HEARINGS 1. Property Tax Levy Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa presented the agenda item, a second reading of the proposed Property Tax Ordinance levying property tax for collection lur.2023 for collection in the fiscal year 2024, ild said Council would also consider a resolution to levy property tax in 2024. Director Carrizosa stated that during the November 8th meeting a presentation was provided that highlighted the property tax levy increase proposed and summaized average changes to homeowners. At 6:48 p.il., the Mayor continued the public hearing. Trisha Plute, city resident, spoke in opposition of the Property Tax Levy. After verifuing there were no other members of the public wishing to provide public testimony in the room or from virtual attendance, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINAI\CE NO. 3724 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, levying 2023 regular ad valorem property taxes for collection in the fiscal year 2024, and directing the City Clerk to certifu said amount to the Board of Clallam County Commissioners. RESOLUTION NO. 1I-23 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120, authorizing an increase in the regular property tax levy for 2024. It was moved by Carr and seconded by Miller to: Adopt the ordinance and pass the resolution as read. Motion carried 6-l with Meyer opposed. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m. 2. 2024 Budget City Manager Nathan West presented the agenda item, provided an overview of the process, spoke about the work done by the Finance Department, and turned the presentation over to Director Carrizosa. Director Carrizosa spoke about the development of the budget, stated the budget was balanced in the amount of $178,350,500. During the presentation she shared the theme, Strengthening the City's Foundation, spoke about efforts to enhance the customer service experience, work done to increase the safety of the local community, promoting environmental resilience, investing in upgrades to City infrastructure, and spoke about changes from the preliminary budget. Page 2 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 21,2023 At7:28 p.m. the Mayor opened the public hearing. John Ralston, city resident, spoke about the proposed grant writer position. Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINAI\ICE NO. xxxx AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the 2024 budget for the fiscal year ending December 31,2024. After verifuing there were no other members of the public wishing to provide pubtic testimony in the room or from virtual attendance, the Mayor continued the hearing to December 5. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. 4PA Presentation 4PA President Joe DeScala shared slides and information relative to a new project that would support the unhoused. DeScala offered time for Council to ask questions about this new project. LATE ITEMS T O BE PLACED ON THIS OR AGENDAS Council member Schromen-Wawrin made the request to move item L-4 under Information, the Short-term Rental Update to Other Considerations as item I-3. Hearing no objections to the change, the Mayor adjusted the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Councilmember McCaughan, and after hearing no objection, the Mayor added 3'd Amendment of the 2023 Budget and Annual ITD Lease, License, and Maintenance Subscription to the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Carr and seconded by Suggs to approve the Consent Agenda to include: I . City Council Minutes of Octob er l'7 , 2023 I Approve 2. Expenditure Report: From October 28, 2023 to November 10, 2023 in the amount of 55,598,612.51/ Approve 3. Memorandum of Understanding with Port Angeles Youth Basketball Amendment I I.) Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Port Angeles and Port Angeles Youth Basketball and; 2.) Authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the agreement if necessqry. 4. Agreement for Services with FirstDue I l) Award a contract to Services Locality Media, Inc. dba First Duefor software-as-a-service for Personnel Schedultng/Management and Assets & Inventory tracking and; 2) authortze the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Services and all other necessary documents to complete the Agreement for Serttices and to make minor modifications to the contract if necessary. 5. Police Range Cover Construction, CON-2023-31, Award Construction Contract I l)Award a construction contract to N&N Construction of Port Ludlow, WA to build the pole building cover at the police gun rangefor $46,516.00, including applicable taxes, and; 2) authorize the City Manager to stgn and to make minor modifications to the contract as necessary. 6. Material Purchase: Electrical Underground Cables -2023 Purchase I Award and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with WESCO Distribution, Inc. through the SourceWell cooperative purchasing agreement, for l5,000feet of electrical underground cable at a price of $88,372.35 including sales tax, and to make mtnor modifications to the contract as necessary. 7. Amendment to Safety Training Contract SVC-2022-66 I Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment 2 to the Northwest Safety Services, LLC contract SVC-2022-66 increasing the total contract value by $13,882.80 to q new not to exceed amount of $32,392.84, extend the agreement expiration date to December 31, 2024, add twelve (12) additional days of training, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, as necessary. Page 3 of5 PORT ANGELES CITY COLTNCIL MEETING _ NOVEMbET 27,2023 8. Locomotive#4 Asbestos Abatement Removal- PK0316 / l.) Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Bullseye Abatement Services, LLC out of Puyallup, WA in the amount of $58,800.52 and; 2.) Allow the City Manager to make minor modifications if necessary. g. 2023 Budget Amendment#3 / l. Conduct the first reading of the 2023 Budget amendment #3 ordinance; and 2. Continue to the December 5th Council meeting. 10. Annual ITD Lease, License, and Maintenance Subscriptions / l) Approve the purchase of additional Microsofi server core ltcensesfrom SHI in the amount of $116,579.64 includtng tax,2) PowerEdge R390, R440, R730 server hardware maintenance in the amount of $8,277.60, 3) approve Cttywide copier leases through Pacific Office Equipment from the NASPO Contract #140595 ft, a period of five years in an amount not to exceed $44,037.24 annually, including tax, plus monthly usage and maintenance costs, and 4) allow the City Manager to administer the purchase and make minor modifications if necessary. Motion carried 7-0. OTHER C ONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED 2. 2024 Legislative Priorities Manager West introduced the agenda item and encouraged Council discussion, but first asked Police Chief Smith to speak to OPNET funding challenges. Council members each took a moment to share their individual priorities for the year 2024 so that staff could create a state priority list. Council discussion followed. Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at8:32 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:38 p.m. 3. Short-term Rental Update Assistant City Manager Calvin Goings presented the agenda item, spoke about community feedback opportunities and outtined the drop-in community feedback outreach event for Thursday, January I lft at the Port Angeles Community and Senior Center. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to: Table the short-term rental public engagement plan development process to give the City time to further atalyze the matter until it is clear whether the current zoning-based short-term rental policies need to be changed and to ask staff to prioritize platform-based enforcement of the existing code requirements. Prior to the vote, Manager West stated Council member McCaughan was ill and left the meeting It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to: Excuse Council member McCaughan from the remainder of the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. The motion to amend the main motion failedr 3-3. Council returned to the main motion: Pass the motion as read. The motion failed 1-5, with Schromen-Wawrin in favor. Steve Pelayo, city resident, spoke about the Planning Commission, and spoke to STR complaints. Laurel Cripe, city resident, spoke about messaging from the City of Port Angeles relative to code enforcement. Donnett Hope, city resident, spoke about Council discussions relative to compliance. Steve Workman, city resident, shared his experience reporting a short-term rental in violation with the current City code. It was moved by Meyer and seconded by Carr to: Extend the meeting until 10:30 p.m. The motion carried 6-0. John Ralston, city resident, spoke about code enforcement and tax distribution. Page 4 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 21,2023 John Halburg, city resident, spoke in favor of short-term rentals. Mike French, city resident, spoke about electronic monitoring systems in his neighborhood and spoke about building reports showing improvements, and spoke about outreach to local workforces about housing. Stanley Hope, city resident, spoke about his experience as a short-term rental owner. Shawn Washburn, residing outside city limits, spoke about short-term rentals and affordable housing. CONTRACT & PURCHASING 1. City Pier Vicinity Repairs, CON-2Of 946, Award Construction Contract Director of Public Works & Utilities Healy spoke to the agenda item and identified repairs the contract would cover. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Miller to: Award a contract to Nordland Construction NW Inc. from Nordland, WA to perform City Pier parking area sidewalk, armoring, and stormwater infrastructure repairs for $234,160.00 including applicable taxes and authorize the City Manager to sign and to make minor modifications to the contract if necessary. Motion carried 6-0. CITY COIJNCIL REPORTS Due to the time, Council limited reports. As it was Council member Millers last meeting of the yetr, she provided a brief report. Miller expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to serye. No other reports were given. ADJOT'RNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at l0:17 p.m Kate Dexter, Mayor Kari Martinez-Bailey, City Clerk f Page 5 of5