HomeMy WebLinkAbout07012025 CC MinutesCITY OF PORT ANGELES
CITY COUNCIL
Port Angeles, Washington
July 1, 2025
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, and Council Members Miller, Schromen-Wawrin (attended virtually), Schwab, and
Suggs.
Members Absent: Deputy Mayor Carr and one vacancy.
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, B. Braudrick, and M. Young.
It was moved by Schwab and seconded by Suggs to:
Excuse Deputy Mayor Carr from the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston, city resident, spoke to the City's budget and traffic circles.
James Taylor, city resident, spoke to the Resolution Updating Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Funding Work Plan
and Procedures agenda item.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Miller to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes of May 27, June 3, and June 17, 2025 / Approve
2. Expenditure Report: From June 7, 2025 to June 20, 2025 in the amount of S 1,402,395.01 / Approve
3. PSA-2024-45 Amendment No. 1, 16th Street LID Retrofit, Project TR0715 / 1) Award Professional
Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 to Parametrix, Inc. for PSA-2024-45, 16th St. LID Retrofit Project
TR0715 increasing the contract value by $35,586.69 for a new not to exceed value of $122,412.65,
including applicable taxes, and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute all contract -related documents, to
administer the contract, and to make minor modifications as necessary.
4. Fire Department Rescue Task Force -- Grant and Equipment Purchase / 1) Authorize the City Manager to
sign the First Fed Foundation grant agreement, and 2) approve all actions necessary to implement the
grant funded Rescue Task Force program, including the purchase of ballistic protective equipment, trauma
kits and incident command kits, and 3) authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the
agreement, if necessary, to ensure compliance with the grant requirements.
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTIONS NOT REOUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution Updating Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Funding Work Plan and Procedures
Deputy City Manager Calvin Goings presented the agenda item and background information, and stated the Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee's recommendations would provide lodging tax funding guidance through disbursement
categories, funding priorities, and application scoring criteria. He stated the proposed adjustments provide clearer
definitions, guidance for use of excess fund reserves, and application requirements for the annual budgeting request
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for proposals. Deputy City Manager Goings stated the proposed changes were recommended unanimously by the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and that the resolution before Council ensured a balanced approach to funding of
lodging tax eligible expenditures that will ensure the lodging tax funding process is in line with state requirements.
Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title, entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 04-25
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee Policies by adding Lodging Tax Funding Program definitions, new funding disbursement guidance and
amending the application scoring criteria to reflect state requirements.
Council discussion followed. Planning Supervisor Ben Braudrick answered questions from Council.
It was moved by Miller and seconded by Schwab to:
Pass the Resolution adopting the updated Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Funding Work Plan and Procedures, and
authorize the City Clerk to make grammatical and formatting revisions to ensure internal consistency.
Motion carried 4-1 with Suggs opposed.
2. US Army Corps of Engineers Ediz Hook Beach Nourishment Project
Public Works and Utilities Director Scott Curtin presented the agenda item, provided historical information related
to the project, and referenced a site map found in the Council packet. He spoke to the agreement for local
cooperation for Ediz Hook beach erosion control and provided staff recommendations. City Manager Nathan West
spoke to improvements made to the language in the agreement and expressed a desire that future projects use
collaborative efforts and new techniques for restorative efforts on future projects. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title, entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 05-25
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Schwab to:
Pass the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve, sign and administer all certificates, Agreement
amendment(s), and other documents necessary to facilitate USACE's additional work on the Ediz Hook Erosion
Control Project.
Motion carried 4-1 with Suggs opposed.
The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 6:48 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:53 p.m.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Council Vacancy Notice and Application Process
Manager West presented the matter, spoke to past practice, timing, and due dates in order to make the September 28
deadline for appointment. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Miller and seconded by Suggs to:
Initiate the Council Vacancy Notice and Application Process as detailed in Table 1, using the following dates:
Notice and Applications Available: July 2, 2025
Applications Due: August 4, 2025
Selection of finalists and selection of interview questions Review: August 19, 2025
Interviews and appointments: September 2, 2025
Motion carried 5-0.
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2. Budget Goals Work Session
Manager West presented the matter, spoke about the budget process, a desire to recognize Council's budget goals, and
the need to relate budget goals to the Council's approved Strategic Plan. Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa presented
slides that identified budget suggestions for the 2026 Budget. Director Carrizosa spoke to the budget building process,
outlined next steps, and stated the need for Council recommendations and direction. Council discussion followed. The
Mayor suggested a follow-up discussion should take place at the next meeting.
The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about highlights during attendance at the annual Association of
Washington Cities Conference and tours.
Council member Miller spoke to Homelessness Task Force updates, attendance at a joint meeting between the
Clallam County Commissioners and behavioral board, a meeting with the Border Patrol Station Chief, and spoke
about upcoming 411 of July celebrations.
Council member Schwab spoke about highlights during attendance at the annual Association of Washington Cities
Conference.
Council member Suggs spoke about the upcoming July 8 Rayonier Mill cleanup/Department of Ecology open
house/public comment meeting.
Mayor Dexter spoke about an upcoming baseball tournament as it relates to lodging tax and the need for volunteers.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION
Manager West spoke about the challenges heard around the bridge closures, investment in long-term infrastructure
needs, and invited Director Curtin to speak to the recent road construction. Director Curtin provided updates on the
construction work. Manager West spoke about the upcoming City Shade Street Tree program kick-off, a community
meeting on July 8 at Field Hall regarding Rayonier Mill cleanup next steps, and a special Council meeting on July 22
reserved for Council specific comments on the Rayonier Mill cleanup matter.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston, city resident, spoke about the 8`h Street Bridge project, stop lights, and property surplus details.
James Taylor, city resident, spoke about the budget presentation.
Glenn Barbiari, city resident, spoke about use of parking lots as a location for temporary housing shelters.
Ralph Davison, city resident, spoke about the 8`h Street Bridge improvements and the council vacancy.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
Kate Dexter, Mayor
Minutes were approved on:
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