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Home My WebLink About05202025 CC MinutesCITY OF PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL Port Angeles, Washington Tuesday May 20, 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 5:00 p.m. City Council members present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members Meyer, Miller, Schromen- Wawrin, Schwab, and Suggs. City Council member absent: None. Clallam County Commissioners Present: Commissioner and Chair French, Commissioner Johnson. Clallam County Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Ozias. City Staff Present: City Manager West, Deputy City Manager Goings, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, S. Carrizosa, S. Curtin, D. Sharp, K. Hatton, S. Craig, and M. Young. Clallam County Staff Present: Administrator Meilke. The Mayor welcomed all in attendance and then turned the meeting over to City Manager Nathan West who together with Clallam County Administrator Todd Meilke provided project and budget updates and spoke to next steps. During the special meeting Manager West and Administrator Meilke shared slides that spoke to the project objectives, elements identified to reduce costs, design updates, budget assumptions, next steps and estimated timeline going forward. Council, Commissioners and staff discussed holding a follow-up meeting to be scheduled late summer to present the final project design in preparation for going out to bid. 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, S. Curtin, A. Fountain and M. Young. 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 announced the need for an Executive Session to be held at the end of the meeting. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — May 20, 2025 Council member Schwab moved to add a discussion on Type 1 short term rentals that were impacted by previous code changes to a June meeting agenda. Hearing there was not consensus of the Council to add the item to the agenda, the Mayor moved to the next item of business. PUBLIC COMMENT James Taylor, city resident, spoke to the City's budget. John Ralston, city resident, spoke to the joint meeting presentation. Steve Pelayo, residing outside the city and Port Angeles business owner, spoke to an item on the agenda under information. Mayor Dexter verified no one online or in the Council Chambers was waiting to provide public comment and moved on to the next agenda item. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Council member Schwab, and after hearing no objection, Mayor Dexter added G-1 2025 Budget Amendment #1 /Second Reading, the Port Angeles Municipal Code Re -Envisioning Title 2 /First Reading, and Material Purchase — Fiberglass Pole Purchase to the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Schwab and seconded by Carr to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. Expenditure Report: From April 26, 2025 to May 9, 2025 in the amount of $2, 973, 934.82/Approve 2. CON-2025-02 Airport Electrical Conduit Boring, Change Order No. 1/ 1) Award a Change Order on Airport Electrical Conduit Boring, CON-2025-02, to Magnum Power, LLC of Toledo, WA in the amount of $85, 050.90, including applicable taxes and 2) authorize the City Manager to sign all contract -related documents, to administer the contract, and to make minor modifications if necessary. 3. Bonneville Power Administration 2028 Power Contract Update and Letter Authorization/ Authorize the City Manager to send a letter requesting a "Load Following Provider of Choice" contract from the Bonneville Power Administration as soon as possible. 4. 2026-2027 Stormwater Cost of Service Analysis Update / Postpone the Stormwater cost -of -service analysis (COSA) for one year and place the Stormwater COSA on a three-year cycle. 5. ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA / G-1 2025 Budget Amendment #1/ Conduct a second reading ofan ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the City's 2025 budget and adopt Ordinance # 3749 as presented in the Council packet. 6. ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA / G-2 Port Angeles Municipal Code Re -Envisioning Title 2 / Conduct a first reading of an ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending portions of Title 2: Administration and Personnel, of the Port Angeles Municipal Code as presented in the Council packet and continue to the June 3, 2025 meeting. 7. ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA / J-1 Material Purchase — Fiberglass Pole Purchase / Award a material purchase contract to WESCO/Anixter Distribution, Inc. of Portland, OR in the amount of $105,077.37, including applicable taxes and freight, and authorize the City Manager to sign all contract -related documents, to administer the contract, and to make minor modifications as necessary. Motion carried 7-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Operation Shielding Hope Presentation Port Angeles Fire Chief Derrell Sharp presented slides on the Council approved program, Operation Shielding Hope funded by opioid settlement funding. He stated the program allowed the department to outfit community resource personnel with the necessary tools, equipment and specialized training in substance use disorder and behavior health. His slides indicated the County recorded a decrease in overdose fatalities since the program's inception and an increase in after care referrals. 2. Open Public Meetings Act, Public Records Act, and Ethics for Elected Officials Training City Attorney William Bloor presented the agenda item and introduced Senior Legal Assistant Jane Roberts who provided information on the Open Public Meetings Act, the Public Records Act, and Ethics for Elected Officials. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — May 20, 2025 The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:07 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:13 p.m. 3. Western Port Angeles Harbor Cleanup Process — Consent Decree and Cost Sharing Agreement Council member Suggs stated that she had a conflict of interest as the result of her employer named as a potential liable party, she recused herself from the meeting and left the Council Chambers. The Mayor turned the matter over to Manger West who introduced Attorney Bloor who then provided background information on the ongoing matter. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to: Approve execute and administer on behalf of the city, the provisional cost sharing and cooperation agreement that will obligate the city and other PLPs to share equally the cost of implementing. In our cleanup of the WPAH site under the CD until the equitable reallocation is completed and to make minor modifications and amendments to the agreement as needed over time. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin to amend the motion and it was seconded by Miller to: Approve execute and administer on behalf of the city, the provisional cost sharing and cooperation agreement that will obligate the city and other PLPs to share equally the cost of implementing. In our cleanup of the WPAH site under the CD until the equitable reallocation is completed and to make minor modifications and amendments to the agreement as needed over time, and include, or approve non -substantive changes proposed by Department of Ecology. Council discussion followed. Council member Schromen-Wawrin asked the Mayor to determine if there would be consensus from the Council in favor of his request to withdraw his amendment and motion in favor of a substitute motion he intended to propose. Hearing no objection, the motion and amendment were withdrawn. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to: Authorize the city Manager to approve non -substantive changes proposed by the Department of Ecology to the draft Consent Decree and then approve and execute on behalf of the City a final Consent Decree, with substantially the same terms as presented; and approve, execute, and administer on behalf of the City the Provisional 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 until an equitable reallocation is completed; and to make minor modifications and amendments to the Agreement as needed over time. Motion carried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Meyer spoke about a Chamber Ride the Ridge event and spoke sitting in as Acting Chair for a Clallam Transit System meeting. Council member Miller spoke about attendance on Utility Advisory Committee meeting and participation at a Senior and Community Center event. Deputy Mayor Carr attended an Esprit event and spoke to the groups partnership with the community. Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about a Regional Transportation Planning Organization's transportation plan and that it was open for comments until June. Council member Schwab spoke of a recent event, bringing together local leaders, the County's Attainable Workforce Housing Summit meeting at the Vern Burton and spoke about an upcoming Recompete meeting. Council member Suggs spoke about a Clallam County Marine Resources Committee meeting and shared meeting updates. Mayor Dexter announced her withdrawal from participation during the from the Association of Washington Cities Annual Conference to eliminate any potential conflicts. No other reports were given. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — May 20, 2025 INFORMATION Manager West spoke about the upcoming May 27 Work Session focused on the 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT Robert Beausoleil, city resident, spoke about boat launches at Ediz Hook. Elizabeth Betsy Warton, city resident and local business owner, shared she was a former Council member and spoke about Short Term Rentals. Ward Dunscomb, residing outside the city, speaking on behalf of the Port Angeles Salmon Club, spoke about boat launches at Ediz Hook. John Ralston, city resident, spoke about boat launches at Ediz Hook. Vanessa Baker, city resident and local business owner, asked Council to reconsider changes approved that affect some Type 1 license holders. James Taylor, city resident, spoke about changes to the Type 1 Short Term Lodging ordinance. Ken Townsend, residing outside city limits, spoke about boat launches at Ediz Hook. Lorrie Mittman, residing outside city limits, spoke about changes to the Short Term Lodging ordinance. Mayor Dexter verified no one online or in the Council Chambers was waiting to provide public comment. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:05 p.m., the Mayor reminded Council of the need for an Executive Session. Attorney Bloor announced the Executive Session topics fell within the exemptions in the statute which are to consider the selection of the site or acquisition of real estate and to consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease and discuss with legal counsel potential education and we want we're asking that the council real estate, potential litigation 45 minutes with no action to follow. City Council then moved to Jack Pittis conference room for Executive Session. At 8:51 p.m. the Mayor entered the Council Chambers and stated that Council would need to extend the Executive Session by 10 minutes. The Mayor then returned to the Executive Session meeting in the Jack Pittis conference room. At 9:02, Mayor Dexter returned to the Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT At 9:02 p.m. Mayor Dexter declared the meeting was adjourned. Kate Dexter, Mayor Kari Martinez -Bailey, City Page 4 of 4