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CITY COUNCIL
October 15, 2024
This meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting.
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 Meyer,Miller,Schromen-Wawrin,Schwab,
and Suggs.
Clerk's note:All Council members present during roll call.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager West,Deputy City Manager Goings,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Martinez-Bailey,C.Delikat,
B. Smith, S. Carrizosa,D. Sharp, S. Curtin,and A Fountain.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS,PROCLAMATIONS& EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Resiliency Month Proclamation
Mayor Dexter invited Clallam County Resiliency Team member Minnie Whalin and Iliana Jones from the Lower
Elwha Klallam Sexual Response Coordinator(SART)Team to the front of the Council Chambers where she read a
proclamation,recognizing Resiliency Month and urged all residents to learn about ACE's(Adverse Childhood
Experiences)and encouraged residents to create a community that talks about and practices resilience strategies that
promote wellness.Ms.Whalin took moment to speak to various events taking place in the city,where member of the
public could pick up Resiliency Kits.
2. Arbor Day Proclamation
Mayor Dexter invited City Shade founder Paul Forrest to the front of the Council Chambers where she then read a
proclamation that urged all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day,support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands,and
to plant and care for trees.Mr. Forrest took a moment to speak to the upcoming City Shade event and recognized
members of staff for their contributions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was received.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Port Angeles Fire Department and District 2 Fire
Mayor Dexter introduced the item on the agenda and turned the meeting over to Fire Chief Derrell Sharp and
District 2 Chief Patterson. Chief Sharp provided an update on Shared Duty Chief Rotation,provided background,
and spoke to key elements and benefits of the Agreement. Chief Paterson provided additional details,and upon
completion of the presentation,accepted questions from Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution in Support of Port Angeles School District#112 Proposition 1 —Replacement Educational
Programs and Operation Levy Resolution No. 2324-10, and Proposition 2 —Bonds to Replace and Renovate
Deteriorating Schools and Improve Safety Resolution No.2324-11 set to appear on the November 5,2024 ballot
City Manager Nathan West provided background on the matter including the history of Council action directing staff
to bring this matter back to Council in the form of a resolution in support of the propositions.
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Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 12-24
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,expressing its support for passage of
Port Angeles School District#112 Proposition 1 —Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy
Resolution No. 2324-10,and Proposition 2—Bonds to Replace and Renovate Deteriorating Schools and Improve
Safety Resolution No.2324-11,set to appear on the November 5,2024 ballot.
At 6:33 p.m.,Mayor Dexter opened the Public Hearing.
Sharon Fritschler,city resident,asked the Council to waive permitting fees on upcoming modification and construction
of school buildings.
Steve Mether,residing outside the city limits and speaking as Co-Chair of Port Angeles Citizens for Education spoke
in favor of Port Angeles School District#112 Propositions 1 and 2.
After confirming there were no members in the audience or those attending online who wished to speak, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Carr and seconded by Schwab to:
Pass the resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,expressing its support for passage
of Port Angeles School District#112 Proposition 1 —Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy
Resolution No. 2324-10,and Proposition 2—Bonds to Replace and Renovate Deteriorating Schools and Improve
Safety Resolution No.2324-11,set to appear on the November 5,2024 ballot.
Motion carried 7-0.
Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke to public testimony received that requested the City of Port Angeles
waive permitting fees on upcoming modification and construction of school buildings.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Suggs to:
Direct City Staff to investigate,and bring back to City Council,policy options for waiving permit fees on public
school building construction and improvements.
After a roll call vote,the motion carried 6-1 with Meyer opposed.
The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 6:58 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 7:03 p.m.
2. Proposed Adjustments to the 2025 Utility Rates
Mayor Dexter turned the meeting over to Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa who stated the matter before Council
was a continuation of the Public Hearing on the 2025-2026 Water and Wastewater Utility rates and that following
the closure of the Public Hearing,Council would consider a Resolution amending the Utility Fee Schedule to
include the adjustments to the 2025-2026 Water and Wastewater rates.
At 7:05 p.m.,Mayor Dexter continued the Public Hearing.
After confirming there were no members in the audience or those attending online who wished to speak, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title,entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 13-24
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,amending portions of the City of
Port Angeles' Utility Rate Schedule.
It was moved by Miller and seconded by Schwab to:
Pass the resolution as read,amending portions of the City of Port Angeles' Utility Rate Schedule.
Motion carried 6-1 with Meyer opposed.
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3. Public Hearing on the 2025 Budget Revenue Sources
Director Carrizosa presented the matter and spoke to the requirement the City hold a public hearing to gain public
input on revenue sources for the 2025 Budget. Director Carrizosa presented slides that addressed revenue guidelines,
a 2025 Citywide revenue overview,and revenue projections by fund. She closed the presentation with a timeline of
public meetings to be held to address a property tax presentation and 2025 Budget adoption,which would include at
least one work session.
At 7:54 p.m.,Mayor Dexter opened the Public Hearing.
John Ralston,city resident, spoke about unpaid utilities and the proposal made to consider waiving permit fees for
the school and suggested other ways to help.
Steve Pelayo,business owner,spoke about lodging tax collection,short term lodging license fees compared to the
costs of proposed general businesses licenses.
After confirming there were no members in the audience or those attending online who wished to speak,the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
Council discussion followed.
The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 8:09 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:16 p.m.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED
2. Public Defender Case Load Proposed Standards
The Mayor introduced Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols who shared a presentation on indigent
defense amendments being proposed by the state and spoke to potential consequences of such adoptions by limiting
number of cases a public defender may accept. The Mayor invited Clallam County Public Defender Harry Gasnick
to speak on the topic,he spoke to existing caseloads,goals of the representation process,and provided current case
numbers. He spoke to the focus of the court being on the amount of time a lawyer is expected to spend on average
for each case to provide effective representation. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Meyer and seconded by Miller to:
Direct staff to draft a letter to reject amendments proposed to the current case load requirements and authorize the
Mayor to sign it,to be submitted,
Schromen-Wawrin,Carr,and Miller opposed,and Dexter,Schwab,and Meyer in favor,with Suggs
abstaining. The Mayor announced that the vote failed. Without further comment or discussion,the Council
continued to the next item of business.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Dexter pulled item E-4 Harbor Cleanup Process —Attorney Engagement Agreement, to be considered as a
separate Consent Agenda item. At the request of Council member Schwab, and after hearing no objection, Mayor
Dexter added G-2 City of Port Angeles Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters I Disability Board to the Consent
Agenda.
It was moved by Carr and seconded by Suggs to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. Expenditure Report:From September 21, 2024 to October 4, 2024 in the amount of$2,261,903.52
2. Material Purchase: Wooden Utility Poles/ 1)Award a contract to WESCO Distribution, Inc. of Portland, OR in
the amount of$78,006.60, including tax,for the purchase offifiy(50)wooden utility poles and;2)authorize the
City Manager to execute all contract-related documents, to administer the contract, and to make minor
modifications as necessary.
3. Facility Use Agreement-Coastal Community Action Program/1)Authorize the City Manager to sign a
Facility Use Agreement with Coastal Community Action Program, and 2)allow the City Manager to make
minor modifications to the Agreement, if necessary.
4. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA-Harbor Cleanup Process—Attorney Engagement Agreement
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5. Landfill Beach Nourishment CON 2024-29 Final Acceptance/1)Accept the Landfill Beach Nourishment
project CON 2024-29 as complete, and 2)authorize staff to proceed with project closeout, and 3)release the
retainage upon receipt of all required clearances.
6. Pad-Mounted Transformers-Bid Rejection—MEC-2024-09/1)Reject all bids received for the Pad-Mounted
Transformers, MEC-2024-09, and 2)direct staff to re-bid at a later time.
7. Resolution Designating Applicant Agent—Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program/1)Authorize the Mayor to
designate an applicant agent for the State of Washington Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and, 2)sign the
Resolution Designating Applicant Agent for grant application submittal.
8. ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA City of Port Angeles Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters I
Disability Board/Conduct 1st Reading/Waive 2°^Reading/Adopted Ordinance#3734
Motion carried 7-0.
4. Harbor Cleanup Process—Attorney Engagement Agreement
Council moved directly to the motion.
It was moved by Carr and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute a standard Engagement Agreement with Cascadia Law and to
make minor modifications as necessary.
Motion carried 6-0 with Suggs recusing.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Municipal Code Update 24-88 to the Port Angeles Municipal Code Title 17 and Tile 2 for Minor
Deviation Permits and Conditional Use Permits
Deputy City Manager Goings presented the item that outlines changes to the Port Angeles Municipal Code Chapters
2.18, 17.40, 17.94,and 17.96. He shared the Planning Commission had unanimously recommended to the City
Council to adopt the code amendments that are fully reflected in the draft ordinance presented. He stated it was
before Council for a second reading. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3735
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending portions of Title 17 and Title 2 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code relating to minor deviation permits and conditional use permits.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
After the motion was made and amended,the final motion was considered by Council:
Adopt the ordinance as presented in the packet,and direct Planning Commission to review and recommend revisions
to the whole chapters 17.94 and 17.96,as their schedule allows.
Motion carried 7-0.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston,city resident,spoke to City owned property and suggested the City consider selling some of this property.
Donna Peterson, city resident, thanked Manager West and staff for meeting with representatives of a senior citizens
advocacy group and spoke about concerns over matters at the senior center.
Ileana Murphy Haggerty,city resident, thanked Manager West and staff for meeting with representatives of a senior
citizens advocacy group and spoke about concerns over matters at the senior center.
Gary Martin,spoke about a trespass issue at the Senior Center.
Steve Pelayo,business owner,spoke about fees and affordable housing challenges.
Susan Hillgren,residing outside the city,provided The Answer for Youth Updates and spoke about the need for
garbage cans and porta-potties for the homeless.
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Susie Blake,city resident,spoke about the County Prosecutors presentation on case load proposed standards.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
Extend to the meeting to the end of the agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
CONTRACTS & PURCHASING
1. Professional Services Agreement Award PSA-2024-25-Pavement Management Plan
Public Works and Utilities Director Scott Curtin introduced the agenda item that looked to receive approval to award
a Professional Services Agreement to Applied Research Associates,Inc.,of Austin,TX for the development of a
Pavement Management Plan.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Suggs to:
Award a Professional Services Agreement to Applied Research Associates, Inc. of Austin, TX in the not to exceed
amount of$167,700.00, including tax, and authorize the City Manager to execute all contract-related documents, to
administer the contract,and to make minor modifications as necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about an upcoming Peninsula Regional Transportation Organization
transportation planning,spoke about weather changes and the danger cold weather to those who are houseless and
spoke to potential solutions.
Council member Schwab spoke about attendance at Washington Collective Collaborative Elected Leaders Institute
and Council appointed Board,Committee and Commission Code Review sub-committee meetings.
Council member Suggs spoke about Elwha River levels and spoke about the need to protect water sources.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION
Manager West spoke to the upcoming 2025 Budget work session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m.
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Kate Dexter,Mayor Kari Martinez-Bailey,City C1er
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