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Home My WebLink About09172024 CC Minutes CITY OF PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL September 17, 2024 This meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Members Present:Mayor Dexter,Deputy Mayor Carr,Council Members Meyer,Miller,Schromen-Wawrin,Schwab, and Suggs. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: CityManager West,Deputy CityManager Goings,AttorneyBloor,Clerk Martinez-Baile C.Delikat g P tY g g > Y> B. Smith,S. Carrizosa,D. Sharp,and M. Healy. SPECIAL MEETING—BUSINESS LICENSE UPDATE Mayor Dexter called the special meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Deputy City Manager Calvin Goings presented the special meeting agenda item on business license options. He presented slides that contained information from the Washington State Department of Revenue,including licensing options,background,history,shared key issues,and opportunities for Council next steps. Council discussion followed,including hearing from each member of Council on what their priorities are,thoughts on the current 15 specialty licenses,the relationship between a Citywide Business License and a Short-Term Lodging License,and if they believed the general Citywide Business License should be a flat fee for all,or a graduate/progressive fee. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:53 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 Meyer,Miller,Schromen-Wawrin,Schwab, and Suggs. 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,and M.Healy. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Citizen Valor Awards Fire Chief Derrell Sharp spoke about an event where three citizens saved the lives of their neighbors. Joining Chief Sharp at the front of the Council Chambers,he recognized Laurie Blake, Stacey Campos,and Maracell Campos for their extraordinary bravery and selflessness. Chief Sharp spoke about the event when they discovered a fire in their neighbor's home and took the necessary steps to evacuate them from the burning building.The family members affected by the fire were in the audience and presented the women with flowers, showing appreciation for their efforts. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS City Manager Nathan West announced a late agenda item, the Recognition of Public Works& Utility Director Mike Healy. Mayor Dexter and Manager West,along with Director Healy,stood at the front of the Council Chambers and PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 17, 2024 Mayor Dexter and Manager West in turn read from a proclamation expressing appreciation for his time with the City of Port Angeles as Interim Director and then as permanent Director,and presented Director Healy with a framed copy. Director Healy expressed his appreciation for the City team,both for the opportunity to work with them and for what they accomplished during his time with the City. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 6:13 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:17 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Cherie Kidd,city resident,thanked Mike Healy for his service for the City of Port Angeles. John Ralston,city resident,spoke about the Joint Public Safety facility. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Council member Schwab,and after hearing no objection,Mayor Dexter added G-1 Municipal Code Update(MCA)24-95 for Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes, and Park Models—Review of Pit Set Requirements, H-2 Cost of Living and Wage Adjustments for Management,Administrative and Non-Represented Personnel Non-rep,I-3 AFSCME Local 1619 Collective Bargaining Agreement, J-1 First/Front Pedestrian Enhancements—Professional Services Agreement(PSA-2024-16), and J-2 Electric Vehicle Charger Grants to the Consent Agenda as items E-5,E-6, E-7,E-8,and E-9. It was moved by Carr and seconded by Meyer to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of February 4,February 5 and May 25,2021 and August 20,2024/Approve 2. Expenditure Report: From August 24,2024 to September 6,2024 in the amount of$3,843,661.47/Award 3. Port Angeles Police Department and Kitsap County Sheriff's Office Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Interlocal Agreement/Authorize the City Manager to sign the interlocal agreement with the Kitsap County Sheriff and make minor modifications as necessary. 4. Vehicle Purchase—UW/CROA Grant Funded Co-response Utility Vehicle Bid Number MEC-2024-29 Award/Award the bid for a Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Utility Vehicle(Bid No. MEC-2024-29)to Port Angeles Power Equipment and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the purchase in an amount not to exceed$39,351.21, including sales tax, and make minor modifications, as necessary. 5. ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA G-1 /Municipal Code Update(MCA)24-95 for Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes, and Park Models —Review of Pit Set Requirements / 1) Conduct the first reading of the ordinance eliminating pit setting requirements and aligning regulations and definitions with State requirements for manufactured homes, mobile homes, and park model homes; 2) Waive the second reading of the ordinance; 3) Adopt the ordinance; and 4) Authorize the City Clerk and Code Reviser to make grammatical and formatting revisions to ensure internal consistency.Adopt Ordinance#3734 6. ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA H-2 / Cost of Living and Wage Adjustments for Management, Administrative and Non-Represented Personnel Non-rep/Pass Resolution#09-24 authorizing amendments to the salary schedule for the Management, Administrative and Non-Represented personnel for the 2025- 2027 years. 7. ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA I-3 / AFSCME Local 1619 Collective Bargaining Agreement / Staff recommends the City Council approve the AFSCME Local 1619 collective bargaining agreement effective January 1,2025, through December 31, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the agreement as necessary. 8. ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA J-1 / First/Front Pedestrian Enhancements — Professional Services Agreement (PSA-2024-16) l Award a Professional Services Agreement to Parametrix, Inc., of Bremerton, WA, in the not to exceed amount of$230,019.66, and authorize the City Manager to execute all contract related documents, to administer the contract, and to make minor modifications as necessary. 9. ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA J-2/Electric Vehicle Charger Grants/Accept the USDOT EV Charger grant in the amount of$2.1 million and accept the WAEVCharger grant in the amount of$30,000, authorize the City Manager to approve and execute all associated grant agreements and documents, and make minor modifications as necessary. Motion carried 7-0. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 17, 2024 RESOLUTION 1. 2025-2026 Strategic Plan Resolution Manager West provided background on the development of the Strategic Plan. Strategic Plan Facilitator Annie Severson of Clarity Consulting joined the meeting to offer clarification on the proposed plan and to take notes on any potential changes. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Meyer and seconded by Miller to: Adopt the 2025-2026 Strategic Plan,as amended. Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title,entitled, RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, amending the Strategic Plan for the years 2025-2026. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Suggs to: Postpone the motion until the next meeting. Motion carried 5-2 with Meyer and Schwab opposed. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:11 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 7:16 p.m. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Recompete Presentation Clallam County Commissioner Mike French and Recompete Plan Coordinator Una Wirkebau shared information and a slide deck about the program,which included seven projects moving forward. 2. Funding Options for the Joint Public Safety Facility Mayor Dexter turned the meeting over to Director Healy who then provided project background.Director Healy then turned the meeting over to Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa who stated City staff had been working to both reduce the cost of the project by heavily scrutinizing the design proposal and to also determine funding options available for use and stated staff had identified four key focus areas that may be used for this project.Council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to: Approve funding options to support the completion of the Joint Public Safety Facility that include the use of future capital funds held from the countywide emergency 911 sales tax collection,REET funding as a preliminary commitment and as the last option to address construction cashflow and to be repaid from 911 sales tax revenue, excess 911 sales tax funding used for operational purposes and temporary reduction of the PenCom reserve over the next two years,authorize the Mayor to sign a letter requesting the County proceed with either the placement of the increase of 1/10 of 1.0%to the countywide 911 sales tax on the ballot for the special February election,or consider bonding options for the Joint Public Safety Facility,and fund Intersection Control Study TR0322 on its current timeline from Transportation Benefit District funds. Motion carried 4-3 with Dexter,Meyer and Miller opposed. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Miller spoke about recent Joint Utility Advisory Committee and Planning Commission and Council Sub Committee meetings. Deputy Mayor Carr spoke about an upcoming event at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about Association of Washington Cities Legislative Priorities and a Joint Utility Advisory Committee and Planning Commission meeting,attendance at a recent utility assistance subcommittee meeting,Clallam Transit System,and an upcoming Peninsula Regional Transportation conference. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 17, 2024 Council member Schwab spoke about the East City Hall parking lot ribbon cutting event to celebrate the low impact parking lot development project,a Board,Committee,Commission application sub-committee meeting,Recompete bidding meeting,Washington Collaborative Elected Leaders Institute meeting,upcoming Comprehensive Plan updates to include City hosted workshops. Council member Suggs spoke about a Marine Resources Committee meeting,attendance at the East City Hall parking lot ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the low-impact parking lot development project,and other upcoming community events. Mayor Dexter spoke about the East City Hall parking lot ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the low-impact parking lot development project and attending an upcoming Reimaging Inclusivity Community Safety and Wellbeing conference held in Victoria,BC. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West reminded Council of the October budget work session, shared an update that Utility Relief funds had been provided to 2,200 City of Port Angeles customers in the amount of$400,040,said a Stage III water shortage had been declared, spoke about upcoming Comprehensive Plan engagement events coming up, and reminded council on due dates for comments. Manager West closed by expressing his appreciation for Director Healy and welcomed incoming Director Curtin. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Pelayo,residing outside the city limits,spoke on various matters. Steve Ralston,city resident, spoke about person local development,bike lanes and business licenses. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Kate Dexter,Mayor ari Martinez- ailey,City Clerk Page 4 of 4