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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07162024 CC MinutesCITY OF PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL July 16, 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. Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members Meyer, Miller, Schromen-Wawrin (attending virtually), Schwab, and Suggs. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey. EXECUTIVE SESSION Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members Meyer, Miller, Schromen-Wawrin (attending virtually), Schwab, and Suggs. Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey. Based on input from City Attorney William Bloor, Mayor Dexter announced the need for an Executive Session held under authority of RCW 42. 30. 110 (1)(b), consideration of site selection or acquisition of real estate purchase or lease if likelihood that disclosure would increase price. City Attorney William Bloor stated the meeting would be held under RCW until 4:55 p.m. and no action to follow. The Executive Session convened at 4:30 p.m. Council moved to the Jack Pittis conference room. WORK SESSION — NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members Meyer, Miller, Schromen-Wawrin (attending virtually), Schwab, and Suggs. Staff Present: City Manager West, City Manager Goings, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, B. Smith, S. Carrizosa, D. Sharp, M. Healy, A. Fountain, and B. Braudrick. A presentation on neighborhood associations was provided and there was Council consensus to bring the matter back to the City Council for fi.nrther consideration. Members of the Council appointed sub -committee, including Council members Meyer, Miller and Schwab and City Manager Nathan West spoke about the matter. Council discussion followed. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:48 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: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members, Miller, Schromen-Wawrin (attending virtually), Schwab, and Suggs. Members Absent: Council member Meyer. Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members Meyer, Miller, Schromen-Wawrin (attending virtually), Schwab, and Suggs. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — July 16, 2024 Staff Present: City Manager West, Deputy City Manager Goings, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, B. Smith, S. Carrizosa, D. Sharp, M. Healy, A. Fountain, and B. Braudrick. It was moved by Schwab and seconded by Miller to: Excuse Council member Meyer from the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS Manager West added a Clean Energy Grant, on the Consent Agenda as item E-10. Council received clarification from City Attorney William Bloor on the Olympic Medical Center presentation, stating that Council should limit their action to receive the presentation only. Additionally, Attorney Bloor recommended that due to the two Senior Center issued trespasses, one being considered by the Hearing Examiner, Council should not receive public comments that either urge the Council to support or revoke the trespasses. Attorney Bloor urged Council not to involve themselves in any action that would interfere with the Hearings Examiner's work. Council member Schromen-Wawrin made a point of order relative to Attorney Bloor's clarification. Council member Schromen-Wawrin provided an opinion that differed from the City Attorney relative to receiving public comment on the trespass matters. Mayor Kate stated the point was not well taken. PUBLIC COMMENT Leslie Crate, city resident and Senior Center volunteer, spoke well of Center Manager Carmen Geyer and her positive interactions with patrons of the Center. Jane Van Atta, city resident, spoke well of Center Manager Carmen Geyer and her positive interactions with patrons of the Center. Sydney Rubin, city resident, spoke on behalf of Maitland Manor and 5 Seasons Bed and Breakfasts and spoke to the potential action Council may consider in the form of a proposed ordinance relative to Bed and Breakfasts. Penny Sanders, city resident and speaking as a member of the Senior Center Board of Directors, she spoke about the mission of the Senior Center and to policies related to outside food and drink. Marla Garr, spoke well of Center Manager Carmen Geyer and her positive interactions with patrons of the Center. Donna Peterson, city resident, spoke about trespasses that were issued to Senior Center members. Ileana Murphy, city resident, spoke about events that took place at the Senior Center. Ron Richards, residing outside the city limits, spoke about events that took place at the Senior Center. Caitlin Sullivan, residing outside the city limits, spoke to the potential action Council may consider in form of a proposed ordinance relative to Bed and Breakfasts. Victoria Jones, residing outside the city limits, spoke well of Center Manager Carmen Geyer and her positive interactions with patrons of the Center. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Council member Schwab, and after hearing no objection, Mayor Dexter added Late Item — Clean Energy Grant, 2"d Amendment of the 2024 Budget and 2024 Street Repairs Project to the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Miller and seconded by Carr to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of July 2, 2024 / Approve. 2. Expenditure Report: From June 22, 2024 to July 5, 2024 in the amount of $3,824,265.69 / Approve. Page 2 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — July 16, 2024 3. Pedestrian Light Fixtures for City Hall Parking Lot - Purchase — MEC-2024-30 / ])Award a purchase order to Olympic Electric, of Port Angeles, WA for Pedestrian Light Fixtures, MEC-2024-30, in an amount of $49,331.70 including taxes, and 2) authorize the City Manager to sign the Purchase Order contract and make minor modifications as necessary. 4. 2024 Landfill Beach Nourishment Project CON-2024-29 / 1) Award a construction contract with Raptor Excavating and Contracting LLC of Onalaska, WA, for the 2024 Landfill Beach Nourishment Project, CON- 2024-29, in an amount not to exceed $81,322.16; and 2) authorize the City Manager to sign all documents necessary to execute the construction contract for the project and to make minor modifications to the contract, as necessary. 5. CON-2024-17 WWTP Odor Scrubber Media Replacement — Award / 1) Award a contract to Pacific Coast Carbon, LLC, of Ridgefield, WA for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Odor Scrubber Media Replacement Project CON-2024-17 in the amount of $66,555.11, including applicable taxes, and 2) authorize the City Manager to sign and to make minor modifications to the contract if necessary. 6. Vehicle Purchase — Replacement of Engineering Division Vehicle #4300 / Approve the purchase of a new Engineering Division vehicle that is the functional equivalent of existing vehicle #4300 from Bud Clary Ford, for an amount not to exceed $65,595.86, including tax and accessories. 2) Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute the final purchase documents, to complete the purchase, and to make minor modifications as necessary, and 3) Authorize the City Manager to surplus vehicle #4300, and to dispose of that vehicle in a commercially reasonable manner, upon addition of the new vehicle to the City fleet. 7. Peninsula Area Public Access Amendment No. 2 /Approve the agreement extension and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between City of Port Angeles and the Peninsula Area Public Access. 8. Letter of Support OMC Foundation /Authorize Mayor Dexter to sign a letter ofsupport for Olympic Medical Center Foundation application to the 2024 Benjamin N. Phillips Memorial Fund Seattle Foundation. 9. Opioid Settlement Participation Approval / 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute and submit all forms and agreements necessary for the City to participate in the additional Kroger Opioid Settlements, and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute and submit all forms and agreements necessary for the City to participate in any future additional Opioid Settlements. 10. Electric Utility 2024 Power Resource Plan / Pass Resolution Setting a Public Hearing. 11. AMEDNED TO INCLUDE Clean Energy Grant Acceptance / 1) Authorize the City Manager to finalize the grant agreement with the Department of Commerce, 2) to sign the grant agreement for Washington Families Clean Energy Credits funding from the Department of Commerce in the amount of $439,890.80 and to make minor modifications as necessary. 12. MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA — G-2 211 Amendment of the 2024 Budget / Conduct I" Reading / Continue to August 20 13. MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA — 2024 Street Repairs Project / 1) Award a construction contract to Lakeside Industries of Port Angeles, WA for CON 2024-22, Street Repairs Project in the amount of $430, 919, including applicable taxes, and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute all documents and make minor modifications as necessary. Motion carried 6-0. CONSENT AGENDA #2 Moved to Consent Agenda from Other Considerations — 2024 LTAC- Council member Carr disclosed a potential conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers. Council received clarification on funding distribution from Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa. It was moved by Schwab and seconded by Miller to approve the Consent Agenda to include: Adopt the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendation for the 2024 Lodging Tax Fund budget in the amount of $144,900 and authorize the City Manager to implement the LTAC recommendations and make any minor modifications, as necessary. Motion carried 5-0 with Carr recused. Deputy Mayor Carr returned to the Council Chambers. CONSENT AGENDA #3 MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA — J-2 Harbor Cleanup Process Page 3 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — July 16, 2024 Council member Suggs disclosed a potential conflict of interest and stated she has continued to recuse herself from the matter as her employer is a potentially liable party. It was moved by Schwab and seconded by Miller to approve the Consent Agenda to include: To approve and execute on behalf of the City a Cost -Sharing and Cooperation Agreement that will obligate the City, and other PLPs, to share equally the costs of implementing the cleanup of the WPAH Site under the CD; to make minor modifications and amendments to the Agreement as needed over time; and to administer the Agreement throughout its duration. Motion carried 5-0 with Suggs recused. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. An Ordinance Substituting City Fire -Life Safety Inspection Requirements for Bed -and -Breakfast Operations for Inspections Conducted by the State of Washington and Clallam County Deputy City Manager Calvin Goings provided background information and shared that if approved by the State and County, no additional City inspections would be required. He stated that inspection and licensing documents would be uploaded by the bed -and -breakfast applicant to the City's business licensing portal at the time of application. Deputy Manager Goings added that the proposed costs of the City business license for bed -and -breakfasts would be reduced accordingly. Council comments followed. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Schwab to: Conduct the first reading of the Ordinance Substituting City Fire -Life Safety Inspection Requirements for Bed -and - Breakfast Operations, waive the second reading of the Ordinance, adopt the Ordinance inclusive of Exhibits A and B, and authorize the City Clerk to make grammar and formatting revisions to ensure internal consistency. After the motion was made and seconded, Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3730 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington removing the City conducted inspection requirements for Bed and Breakfasts found in Chapters 17.24.050 and 17.24.110 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code; and updating the City's Master Fee Schedule for Bed and Breakfast Business License and Inspection Fees. Motion to waive the second reading and adopt the ordinance as read carried 4-1 with Miller opposed. Council comments followed. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:08 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:15 p.m. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Olympic Medical Center Levy Lid Lift Presentation Chief Executive Officer Darryl Wolf shared a presentation and took questions from City Council. Council shared comments on the presentation. 2. Street Tree Presentation Deputy City Manager Goings provided background on the agenda item and turned the meeting over to Natural Resources Grant Administrator Will Habel and City Shade Project's Founder Paul Forrest who shared a presentation and took questions from City Council. Council shared comments on the presentation. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 8:01 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:07 p.m. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Miller spoke to constituent communications received relative to the Grants Pass ruling. Deputy Mayor Carr spoke to a Clallam Transit System meeting, spoke to attendance at a Victoria, B.C. Pride event, and attendance at a meeting that covered a discussion on collaborative discussion relative to the recent closure of the McKinley Mill. Page 4 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — July 16, 2024 Council member Schwab spoke to attendance at Olympic Peninsula Visitor's Bureau meeting, a Board, Committee and Commissions sub -committee, Neighborhood Association Research Committee meetings, and spoke to his one- on-one meeting with Annie of Clarity Consulting. He spoke to a Washington Collaborative elected leaders institute meeting, and spoke to his meeting with members of the Senior Center relative to challenges at the Senior Center. Council member Suggs spoke to Marine Resources Committee details which included information on events taking place at the Field Arts and Events Hall, a meeting with Annie Severson of Clarity Consulting one-on-one meeting. Mayor Dexter spoke to a Clallam Transit System meeting, Association of Washington Cities conference and attendance at a meeting that covered a discussion on collaborative discussion relative to the recent closure of the McKinley Mill, and spoke about attendance at the 4' of July celebration. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West shared the Council created Board, Committee, and Commission sub -committee meeting would be rescheduled, shared the August 20t' City Council packet deadline, and reminded Council of the upcoming Lefties baseball event celebrating the Employee Association. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT Steven Pelayo, residing outside the city, spoke to multiple licenses afforded to individuals owning multiple short-term lodgings. Kim Davey, residing outside the city, spoke to her family's short-term rental units and expressed interest in applying for multiple licenses as they had been running their short-term units in compliant zones, that would align with the potential ordinance changes that had been discussed that evening. Caitlin Sullivan, residing outside the city, spoke to conforming short-term rentals previously legally operating, and how a proposed ordinance that was discussed that would align with the potential ordinance changes that had been discussed that evening. Donna Peterson, spoke about the political roundtable discussion group, spoke positively about the Senior Center and to current challenges occurring at the Center. Ileana Murphy, city resident, spoke about the political roundtable discussion group and spoke positively about the Senior Center and current challenges. Glenn Barbiari, spoke to the street tree presentation on the agenda and spoke to recent challenges at the Senior Center. Laurel Cripe, city resident, spoke to the ordinance removing the City conducted inspection requirements for Bed and Breakfasts found in Chapters 17.24.050 and 17.24.110 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code Lily, city resident, spoke to her Bed and Breakfast business and spoke to legally operating short-term rentals. Melanie Pilgrim, residing outside the city limits, spoke to her legally operating short-term rentals and the new code that limited her ability to run her business. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m. r r 1 Kate Dexter, Mayor Kari Martinez -Bailey, City Clerk Page 5 of 5