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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06032025 CC MinutesCITY OF PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL Port Angeles, Washington June 3, 2025 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 4:30 p.m. City of Port Angeles City Council Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members Meyer, Miller, Schromen-Wawrin (attending virtually), Schwab, and Suggs. City of Port Angeles City Council Members Absent: None. City of Port Angeles Staff Present: City Manager West, Deputy City Manager Goings, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, S. Carrizosa, S. Curtin, A. Fountain, and M. Young. Clallam County Public Utility District Members Present: Commissioner and Chair Hays (District 1), Commissioners Purvis (District 3) and Bernard (District 3). Clallam County Public Utility District Members Absent: None. Clallam County Public Utility District Staff Present: General Manager Worthington, Assistant General Manger Shere, T. Lyn, and B. Kendrick. The Mayor opened the meeting and offered the elected officials an opportunity to introduce themselves and speak to the amount of time in their position. Mayor Dexter turned the meeting over to City Manager Nathan West who introduced Clallam County P.U.D. General Manager Sean Worthington, who then introduced P.U.D. Assistant General Manager Shailesh Shere. 1. Provider of Choice Contract Overview — Clallam PUD P.U.D. Assistant General Manager Shailesh Shere presented slides on the matter. Council members asked questions and had a discussion related to the presentation. 2. Intended Infrastructure Investments by PUD and the City of Port Angeles a. City of Port Angeles Plans for Alternative Energy Sources City of Port Angeles Public Works & Utilities Director Scott Curtin spoke to the matter. b. PUD Scoping of Alternative Energy Sources — Clallam PUD P.U.D. Assistant General Manager Sailesh Shere spoke to the matter. c. Discussion of Cooperative Opportunities for Utility -related infrastructure Director Scott Curtin shared a brief presentation and spoke to the matter. Council and Commission discussion followed. 3. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Deployment — Clallam PUD Clerks note: This portion of the meeting, while listed on the agenda, was not addressed during the meeting. 4. Economic Development — Clallam PUD and City of Port Angeles Clerks note: This portion of the meeting, while listed on the agenda, was not addressed during the meeting. Council and Commission discussion followed. Council and Commissioners expressed an interest in pursuing a joint task force made up of members of both bodies. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — June 3, 2025 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:56 p.m. CALL TO ORDER -REGULAR MEETING Mayor Dexter called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members Meyer, Miller, Schromen-Wawrin (attending virtually), 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, S. Curtin, A. Fountain, S. Cartmell, and M. Young. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Pride Month Proclamation Mayor Dexter read a proclamation declaring June 2025 as Pride Month in Port Angeles and encouraged residents and visitors to join in celebrating the spirit and dedication of the vibrant and diverse community. Mayor Dexter invited Pride in Port Angeles volunteer organizer Beau Gipson to the front of the Council Chambers, who then shared a few words. Mr. Gipson provided some updates on an established non-profit, looking to engage throughout the year, not only in June. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS Council member Miller asked the Mayor to add a discussion on the May 6 failed amendment on Short -Term Lodging exemptions. Council member Schwab made a motion to add the item to the June 17 agenda. While the Mayor also indicated she was in favor of discussing the matter, she clarified that the purpose of adding the matter was to give Council the opportunity to discuss the topic and potentially add the item to a future agenda. Schwab let the motion die for lack of a second after the clarification. Meyer also indicated interest in a discussion. Hearing that a majority wished to discuss the matter, the Mayor added the item to the agenda. The Mayor spoke to the Salmon Alliance, looking for consensus from the Council to add the matter to the agenda for discussion and potential action. Mayor Dexter explained an email had been sent to the Council which included the information related to the matter as well as the pledge itself. Hearing consensus from the Council to add the matter to the agenda, she moved to the next item of business. Mayor Dexter added a Friendship Cities Resolution to the June 17 meeting. Manager West addressed items G-1 and J-2 had been amended, suggested they refresh their online packets, and said hard copies had been made available. Council member Schromen-Wawrin asked the Mayor to clarify the list of late items. Mayor Dexter clarified the items that had been added to the agenda for potential action and those added for discussion. • Salmon Alliance -brief discussion and potential action. • Short -Term Lodging -brief discussion and potential action in the form of a reconsideration. PUBLIC COMMENT James Taylor, city resident, spoke about the Short -Term Lodging matter added to the agenda as a late item and spoke about lodging tax funding. John Ralston, city resident, spoke about the Short -Term Lodging matter added to the agenda as a late item. Page 2 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — June 3, 2025 Laurel Cripe, city resident, spoke about the Short -Term Lodging matter added to the agenda as a late item. Susie Blake, city resident, spoke about the proposed ordinance that would make changes to Title 2. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Councilmember Schwab, and after hearing no objection, Mayor Dexter added G-1 Port Angeles Municipal Code Re -Envisioning Title 2,1-2 Teamsters Local 589 Sworn Officer's Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement, J-1 CON 2022-13, WWTP UST Removal and Replacement Contract Award, CON 2025-24, and J-2 L Street Pavement Repair Project, Award Construction Contract to the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Schwab and seconded by Suggs to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of May 6, 2025 / Approve 2. Expenditure Report: From May 10, 2025 to May 23, 2025 in the amount of $1,685,277.48 / Approve 3. Material Purchase: Electric Meters / Approve the purchase of 120 electric meters from WESCO Distribution, Inc. of Portland, OR in the amount of $38,869.46, including applicable taxes and authorize the City Manager to execute all contract -related documents, to administer the contract, and make minor modifications as necessary. 4. ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA / G-1 Port Angeles Municipal Code Re -Envisioning Title 2 / Including the Ordinance Contained in the Amended Packet Material /An Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending portions of Title 2: Administration and Personnel, of the Port Angeles Municipal Code / Conduct 2nd Reading /Adopt Ordinance tt 3750 5. ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA Teamsters Local 589 Sworn Officer's Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement / Approve the Teamsters Local 589 Sworn Officer's Unit 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. 6. ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA CON 2022-13, WWTP UST Removal and Replacement Contract Award / Award a construction contract to Innovative Construction Solutions, of Woodinville, WA for CON-2022-13, WWTP Diesel UST Removal and Replacement in the amount of $247,241.12 including applicable taxes and authorize the City Manager to execute all contract -related documents, to administer the contract, and make minor modifications, as necessary. 7. ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA CON 2025-24, L Street Pavement Repair Project, Award Construction Contract/ Award a construction contract to Lakeside Industries of Port Angeles, WA for theCON 2025-24, L Street Pavement Repair Project base bid in the amount of $53, 000.00 including applicable taxes and authorize the City Manager to execute all contract -related documents, administer the contract and make minor modifications, as necessary. Deputy Mayor Carr made a Point of Information, provided clarifying information related to Lodging Tax information contained in the Expenditure report and spoken to during public comment. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. The 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan The Mayor turned the meeting over to Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa who provided background and a presentation on the matter, provided a high-level overview of the Capital Facilities Plan process, completed projects, funding sources, expenses, and some new projects included within the plan. She reminded Council it was the first reading of the resolution for consideration of adoption of that plan. At 6:52 p.m., the Mayor opened the Public Hearing. Susie Blake, city resident, spoke to unfunded projects, including items Laurel Street Stairs and the Zig-Zag ramp Mayor continued the hearing to the June 17, 2025 meeting. Page 3 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — June 3, 2025 The Mayor conducted a first reading of the resolution by title, entitled Resolution No. A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the City's Capital Facilities Plan for 2026 — 2031, which includes the City's Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2026 -2031. The Mayor continued the matter to the June 17, 2025 meeting. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 6:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. General Business License Update Deputy City Manager Calvin Goings provided a brief update on the City's general business licensing program approved by City Council. He presented a slide on Council priorities endorsed by Council as part of the Port Angeles Municipal Code Re -Envisioning work with Madrona. He spoke to the 15 specialty licenses administered by the City Clerk and Community and Economic Development department, ranging from horse taxis to adult entertainment. Council discussion followed. Assistant City Attorney Chris Cowgill spoke to the matter. 3. Ediz Hook Boat Launch Update Parks, Recreation and Facilities Director Corey Delikat and Manager Tim Tucker shared a presentation and updates on the Ediz Hook Boat launch. The presentation contained historical and current photos of the launch area. Council discussion followed. 4. Motion to Reconsider a May 6 Failed Amendment Mayor Dexter turned the meeting over to Council member Miller to speak to the late item added at Miller's request. It was moved by Miller and seconded by Schwab to: Have the Council reconsider the May 6 failed amendment to the short-term lodging code exempting the six Type I license holders that were made non -compliant by the code changes and direct staff to bring back an updated ordinance that incorporates the grandfathering of those six while also including those six in the against the cap of licenses to be brought back on the June 17 meeting. Point of Order called by Schromen-Wawrin, asking for clarification on how Council member Miller voted on the original motion on May 6. The Mayor and Miller added clarification to the matter, stating Miller had voted no on the May 6 amendment. Clerks note: The motion to reconsider currently being considered was to propose a reconsideration of the May 6 amendment and an opportunityfor Miller to vote in favor of the amendment as she had originally voted against the amendment. Schromen-Wawrin withdrew his Point of Order. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to: Move to Executive Session to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel. The Mayor proposed a 20-minute Executive Session. Assistant City Attorney Cowgill clarified the Executive Session meeting authority RCW, held under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to. The Mayor asked if there was any opposition to the motion. Hearing none the motion carried 7-0. At 8:00 p.m., the Council moved to the hybrid Executive Session meeting in the Jack Pittis conference room and the meeting began at 8:01 p.m. At 8:15 p.m., Council member Miller entered the Council Chambers. At 8:21 p.m. the remaining Council members returned to the Council chambers. ' Page 4 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — June 3, 2025 Mayor Dexter continued with the meeting and the topic at hand. Council member Miller stated she wished to withdraw her motion. Hearing no objection to the motion to withdraw, the Mayor moved to the next item of business. 4. Salmon Pledge Mayor Dexter provided background on the pledge and identified the time frame required for signature. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Carr to: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Salmon Pledge on behalf of City Council. Motion carried 6-1 with Meyer opposed. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Meyer announced their resignation effective June 30, due to health concerns, shared they have appreciated their time on Council, and spoke favorably about both the good and bad times. Deputy Mayor Carr shared William Shore Memorial pool membership updates and spoke about an upcoming boating event in the Juan de Fuca Straits. Council member Schwab spoke about a comprehensive plan stakeholder advisory meeting, attendance at a groundbreaking event for the YMCA, and attendance at the City's Wellness Breakfast, an upcoming Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission Meeting, and clarified he would be unable to attend a Re -Compete public engagement event to be held at Peninsula College due to a previously scheduled engagement. Council member Suggs spoke to attending a Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting, attendance at a groundbreaking event for the YMCA, and attendance at a Marine Resources Committee meeting. Mayor Dexter spoke about Shore Aquatic Center pool pass availabilities and area marketing to include a regional perspective. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West expressed appreciation for Council member Meyer's service. Manager West shared that both he and Deputy City Manager Goings planned to attend an event at Peninsula College for Re Compete, spoke about the Comprehensive Plan Open House on June 12 and neighborhood walking tours on June 13. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT Matthew Miller, city resident, spoke to business licensing. Glenn Barbiari, city resident, spoke to business licensing. Laurel Cripe, city resident, spoke to short-term lodging. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Kate Dexter, Mayor Kari Martinez -Bailey c Minutes were approved on: � , ` , ��� 5 Page 5 of 5