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Home My WebLink About01022024 CC MinutesCITY OF PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL Port Angeles, Washington January 2,2024 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: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Meyer, Council Members Carr (attending virtually), Miller, Schromen-Wawrin, Schwab, and Suggs (attending virtually). Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager West, Deputy City Manager Goings, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez-Bailey, C. Geyer, B. Smith, S. Carrizosa, D. Sharp, and M. Healy. SPECIAL MEETING _ SWEARING IN OF COTJNCIL MEMBERS At 5:00 p.m. City Clerk Kari Martinez-Baltey swore in Council members Navarra Carr (virtually), and Council members Brendan Meyer and Amy Miller. The Clerk invited attendees in the Chambers to stay and enjoy refreshments in the hall. Council members spent the remaining time of the special meeting visiting with attendees until the Mayor adjourned the meeting to begin the regular meeting. ADJOTJRNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER-REGT]LAR 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 (attending virtually), Miller, Schromen-Wawrin, Schwab, and Suggs (attending virtually). Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager West, Deputy City Manager Goings, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez-Bailey, C. Geyer, B. Smith, S. Carrizosa, D. Sharp, and M. Healy. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAI\CE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag CEREMONIAL MATTERS. PROCLAMATIONS &EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS Council member Miller nominated Dexter for Mayor and she accepted the nomination. Deputy Mayor Meyer nominated himself for Mayor. Each nominee took a moment to speak to their interest to serve as Mayor. Mayor Dexter called for the vote, starting with Meyer, who received I vote. Mayor Dexter called for the vote for herself and received 6 votes. The vote to appoint Dexter as Mayor carried. Council member Schromen-Wawrin nominated Council member Carr for Deputy Mayor and she accepted the nomination. Deputy Mayor Meyer nominated himself for Deputy Mayor. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING - January 2,2024 The Mayor called for the vote, starting with Carr who received 5 votes. Mayor Dexter called for the vote for Meyer, who received2 votes. The vote to appoint Carr as Deputy Mayor carried. Mayor Dexter invited Council member Schromen-Wawrin to speak to a matter in advance of the Public Comment portion of the meeting. Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke to an agenda topic on the evening's agenda, a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine, and asked the Mayor and Council to consider removing the item from the agenda and tabling the item for further review. Hearing no opposition, the Mayor removed the item from the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT Carolyn no last name provided, city resident, spoke in opposition of short-term rentals. Christy no last name provided, residing outside the city limits, spoke in favor of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine and in support of regulations on short-term rentals. Cody no last nsme provided, city resident, spoke in opposition of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Dan Anderson, spoke in opposition of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Matthew Moore, city resident, spoke in favor of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Carlos Osorio, city resident, spoke in favor of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine and in support of regulations on short-term rentals. Ashlynn Emeiliani, city resident, spoke in favor of short-term rentals. John Worthington, residing outside city limits, spoke in opposition of the City of Port Angeles being a member of ICLEI. Joni Belden, city resident, spoke in favor of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Susie Blake, city resident, spoke about Clallam County sex offender registry and asked that Council consider local matters rather than global issues. Carol Scholl, city resident, spoke in favor of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Ellen Menshew, residing outside the city limits, spoke in favor of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Carolyn Gray, city resident, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Randy Simmons, residing outside the city limits, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Holden Fleming, city resident, spoke about recent vandalism to City parks and community resiliency, and expressed his appreciation for Council's service. Caitlin Sullivan, residing outside city limits and short-term rental owner, spoke about the proposed code regarding short-term codes. Page 2 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING - January 2,2024 Nina Napiontek, city resident, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine and instead hopes the Council would focus on pressing local issues. Steve Palayo, residing outside the city limits and city business owner, spoke about GovOS data, the City's online survey, and the importance of the hospitality industry to the community. Daniel Gautshci, spoke in support of Israel. Pam Blakeman, city resident, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine and instead hopes the Council would focus on pressing local issues. Daniel Beddinger, residing outside the city limits, spoke in favor of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Danetta Rutton, city resident, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine and instead hopes the Council would focus on pressing local issues. Dr. Jason Taury, residing outside the city limits, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine as it was written and instead encouraged Council to serve the community in a different way. Sherene Hutchinson, city resident, provided a link to information on local short-term rentals and stated she would be in support of fair regulations for short-term rentals. Jodi Dotson, residing outside city limits, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long- Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Sandra Leittle, city resident, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Alethia Lane, spoke in favor of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Jake Purvis, business owner inside city limits, asked Council to consider repairs to the city's septic system The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:l I p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:19 p.m. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS Council member Meyer asked the Mayor to consider adding a discussion on halting enforcement of non-compliant short-term rentals. After hearing a majority of Council would support the item, Mayor Dexter added it to the January l6th meeting agenda. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Field Arts and Events Hall Field Arts and Events Hall Executive Director Steve Raider-Ginsburg presented a State of Field Arts and Events Hall presentation, recognized the collective partnership that included the City, spoke about the successful opening despite the complexity of the project, and shared some ticket sales and local lodging data. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED 2. Association of Washington Cities City Action Days Conference City Manager Nathan West presented the agenda item, spoke to the changes, provided background on the original action taken by Council, and spoke to the complexities the changes made by AWC created for participants. Manager West presented staff recommendations with a focus on keeping the original January legislative hybrid meetings, however, recommending that Council not participate at the in-person conference. Council discussion followed. Page 3 of5 PORT ANGELES CITY COLTNCIL MEETING - January 2,2024 Council member Suggs stated preference in attending Representative Chapman's meeting. Manager West asked that Council contact the City Clerk with their preferences on representative hybrid meetings. The Council agreed by consensus to send Council members Schromen-Wawrin and Schwab to the Association of Washington Cities City Action Days conference. CITY COI]NCIL REPORTS Council member Carr expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to serve as Deputy Mayor. Council member Suggs expressed her appreciation for the ability to attend remotely. Council member Miller shared she had caught up on Council action during the month of December. Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about the Clallam Transit System's Zero-Fare change and spoke about public comments relative to the short-term rental policy predictability. Mayor Dexter spoke about the fire at the Dream Park and expressed her thanks to the Police and Fire Departments and the community for stepping up. No other reports were given. t INFO TION Manager West presented a brief update on the Dream Playground, work by City staff during and after the fire, and thanked the community for their interest and efforts to re-build the playground. He spoke about next steps, including insurance,and provided an update on the Shane Park water issue that was rectified and was now reopened for guests. SECOND C COMMENT Steve Palayo, residing outside the city limits and city business owner, spoke about GovOS data and spoke in favor of short-term rentals, Nina Napiontek, city resident, spoke about the number of public comments received during the meeting and encouraged Council to focus on local issues. Carolyn no last name provided, city resident, spoke about public comments received on the topic of short-term rentals. Holly, city resident, in a prerecorded message, (audio muted for most of call), spoke on short-term rentals. Jeff Young, city resident, in a prerecorded message, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Teresa Hold, city resident, in aprerecorded message, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Alex no last name provided, city resident, in a prerecorded message, spoke in favor of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Tenn Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Daniel Gautschi, , spoke in support of Israel. Gary Peterson, city resident, in a prerecorded message, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Sophie Wilhoit, residing outside city limits, in a prerecorded message, spoke in favor of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Judy Williams, residing outside city limits, in a prerecorded message, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Page 4 of5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING - January 2,2024 Susan Sellon, city resident, in a prerecorded message, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Mary Margolis, city resident, in a prerecorded message, spoke in opposition of short-term rentals Dan Anderson, city resident, in a prerecorded message, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Robin Urquia, residing outside city limits and city business owner, in a prerecorded message, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. Rebecca Beich, residing outside city limits, in a prerecorded message, spoke in opposition of Council support of a Resolution in Support of a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. ADJOI]RNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m. Kate Dexter, Mayor Kari l} t\ City Page 5 of5