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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12182025 Agenda Packet (1) PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSION PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA December 18, 2025 6:00 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Parks, Recreation & Facilities Commission will meet on Thursday, December 18, 2025 starting at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers in City Hall located at 321 E. 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA. This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting. In hybrid meetings, members of the public, Committee members, and City staff have the option to attend the meeting in person, at City Hall, or remotely via telephone or video link. The meeting is open to the public. Audio only: 1-844-992-4726 Access code: 2552 750 3893 Webinar password: vNKcM3GYR43 (86526349 when dialing from a phone or video system) Once connected, press *3 to raise your virtual hand if you wish to make a comment. You will be notified when it is your turn to speak. This access code is good for the December 18, 2025 meeting only. Webex link: https://cityofpa.webex.com/cityofpa/j.php?MTID=m93fb1605104c06dac9c4bef5c7d658d0 To make a public comment, please use the “raise your hand” feature in Webex. You will be notified when it is your turn to speak. A.Call to Order: Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. B.Roll Call- Administrative Coordinator, Ireland Judge C.Approval of Minutes: November 20, 2025, Regularly Scheduled Meeting Minutes D.Late Items: None E.Public Comment. F.Finance/Packet Items: October Budget Revenue and Expenditure Reports. G.Legislation: Peace Pole Presentation- Rotary Club H.Guest Speaker: Melissa Williams, Executive Director of the Feiro Marine Life Center I.Director’s Report – Information Only 1. Locomotive #4 Progress 2.Laurel Street Stairs Project/Public Hearing Update 3.City HVAC Updates 4.Lincoln Park Gate Installment 5.Waterfront Trail Annual Maintenance 6.Upcoming Legislative Items PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSION J. Discussion K. Adjournment Page 1 of 5 PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Port Angeles, WA November 20, 2025 The meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kiedrowski at 6:01 p.m. Members present: Commissioner Andrews, Vice -Chairperson Collins, Chairperson Kiedrowski Commissioner Fischbein, Commissioner Houck, and Student Representative Garcelon. Commissioner McCaughan was present virtually at 6:10pm. Members absent: Commissioner Hilory Staff present: Director Delikat and Clerk Judge. Director Delikat introduced the new Parks Administrative Coordinator, Ireland Judge Director Delikat introduced new Parks Commissioner, Damon Houck APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Collins and seconded by Fischbein to: Approve the September 18, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes Motion carried 5-0 LATE ITEMS: Director Delikat noted that Clerk Judge has previously approved minutes from June as well as the September minutes for Commissioner Collins and Chairperson Kiedrowski to sign at the end of the meeting. Director Delikat shared that the holiday tree has been found and was donated by the Port of Port Angeles. The lighting will take place November 29th at 5:00pm. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. FINANCE & PACKET ITEMS: Director Delikat reviewed the Budget Revenue and Expenditure reports for Septemberwhich is 75% of the overall budget for 2025. Page 2 of 5 LEGISLATION: Director Delikat discussed the Facility Use Agreement with Lincoln Park BMX, requesting a favorable recommendation for a five-year contract. Director Delikat highlighted the significance of the BMX facility to the community and its positive economic impact, noting that it is one of the nicest tracks in Washington and the country. Director Delikat noted that this agreement aligns with the City Council’s 2025-2026 strategic plan. It was put to a favorable recommendation vote by Chairperson Kiedrowski to: Take a five-year Lincoln BMX Facilities Use Agreement to the Port Angeles City Council for approval at the December 2, 2025 City Council Meeting. Motion passed 5-0. GUEST SPEAKER: None. Director Delikat identified upcoming presentations planned for December, January, February, and March. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: 1. City Street Shade Tree Program: This was the third year of the program. One hundred fifteen trees were distributed on October 25, 2025. Mayor Dexter attended and read a proclamation for Arbor Day that was previously shared at the October 21, 2025 City Council meeting. In the last three years 400 trees have been planted. Director Delikat also thanked the efforts of Community Economic Development Department and Public Works for all their assistance with this program. 2. Locomotive # 4 Project: On October 26, 2025, a groundbreaking event happened for the Restore the #4 project. The original fence has been removed, construction fence has been put in place to secure the area, and portions of the vegetation have been removed with new mitigation vegetation expected to be added once the project is closer to completion. The next part of the project will be putting up the shelter to cover the locomotive and the restoration portion of the project will go out for bid in the upcoming months and is anticipated to be completed in the spring/summer of 2026. 3. Shane Parks Tennis Courts Removal: The majority of the surrounding fence around the courts has been taken down and the asphalt was removed throughout the month of October. Staff placed seed and straw in the area and the turf has grown in quickly. Staff will continue to work with the Fire Department on adding some additional fencing around the emergency management pods. 4. Welcoming Vista: The City has been working with the Waterfront District on a ten-year stabilization plan that extends from Haynes Viewpoint down to Red Lion. This project will not only stabilize the bluff but also improve the view as people visit the downtown Page 3 of 5 area. As part of the project, the Waterfront District funded $6,000 to the Washington Conservation Corps, who removed invasive species, blackberry, ivy, and knotweed. Forty-three dogwoods were planted by volunteers to stabilize the bluff and keep vegetation down. 5. Laurel Street Stairs: The City is looking at two alternative design options. Director Delikat will meet with Public Works in December to review the design options before they are brought before the Parks Commission as part of a public hearing in Q1 of 2026. Commissioners had a discussion on whether the designs consider ADA accommodation, as it can be difficult to get downtown for those who need it. Director Delikat noted that the designs have elements that consider ADA accommodation. 6. HVAC Upgrades: a. City Hall: $75,000 was awarded to the Parks and Recreation Department for an Energy Grade Audit Report which will help the City to evaluate needs and funding so compliance can be completed by 2027. b. Senior Center: The HVAC and solar portion of the project is complete. The last portion of the project is the installation of the solar battery unit. c. Fire Hall: A new roof for the fire hall was installed and completed. Permitting for the project is being reviewed and project should be starting in December. d. Parks and Rec Office: The HVAC system in the Parks & Recreation Department will be completed next month. This is a project that is being funded by FEMA after a winter storm two years ago. Recently, the Vern Burton meeting rooms, bathrooms, and kitchen HVAC unit has also been decommissioned and needs to be replaced. This is also a priority project as the facility is a rental space for the community. 7. 24-Hour Restroom at Erickson Playfield: The Parks & Recreation Department is working with the Engineering Department to add a 24-Hour restroom at Erickson Playfield. This location makes it an ideal place along our recreation corridor. 8. Oceanview Cemetery: Parks will be building a new Columbarium at Ocean View Cemetery that will provide 125 new niches with the completion goal by the end of spring. The addition of these niches will provide the cemetery with an additional revenue source. Page 4 of 5 9. City Pier & Ediz Hook and Float Protection Removal: The Ediz Hook and City Pier Floats have been removed and stored away for the winter. Director Delikat acknowledged the help of Arrow Marine who removed the City Pier floats. 10. Lincoln Park Restroom: Parks and Recreation partnered with North Olympic Baseball Association to make the Lincoln Park Clubhouse restrooms ADA accessible. Entry way doors were expanded, stalls were painted, and accessibility bars were added to meet requirements. The final piece of the project will be removing an existing partition before they are reopened to the public. 11. Lincoln Park Gate: A gate was added on the east side of Lincoln Park to only allow renters of the Loomis Building access to this portion of the park. An additional parking area was added where the former tennis courts were to compensate for the loss of the area next to the Loomis Building. 12. Waterfront Trail Maintenance: On September 22, 2025, 2 Grade Construction finished maintenance on the Waterfront Trail as part of their yearly contract. The $100,000 annual maintenance contract helps clean culverts, does ditching work, and does brushing along the trail. 13. Staff Training: Members of Parks staff attended an Adult Mental Health First Aid Training hosted by Peninsula Behavioral Health and Peninsula College. This is a free training held twice a year that addresses how to identify, understand, and respond to people with mental health issues and substance use disorders. 14. Upcoming Legislative Items: Director Delikat proposed future items that will be presented to the Parks, Recreation & Facilities Commission including: a. Peace Pole Presentation/Recommendation b. Port Angeles Lefties Facility Use Agreement c. Senior Center Non-Profit Memorandum of Understanding d. Erickson Skate Parks Improvements e. Klallam Language Sign for City Hall (Joint effort between Student Representative Garcelon and Facility Coordinator Droz) f. American Cruise Line Contract DISCUSSION: Chairperson Kiedrowski inquired about Port Townsend’s reported rejection of the Cruise Line Contract. Director Delikat will request Port Townsend’s contract through records request to review it with the Legal team. Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Kiedrowski adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Dallas Kiedrowski, Chairperson Ireland Judge, Clerk Parks, Recreation & Facilities December 18, 2025 PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N Agenda •Call to Order •Roll Call-Clerk Judge •Approval of Minutes-November •Late Items-None •Public Comment-15 Minutes •Finance/Packet Items (83%) •Legislation-Rotary •Guest Speaker-Melissa Williams, FMLC Director •Director’s Report •Adjournment 2 PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N Approval of Minutes December 18, 2025 3 November 20, 2025 Regular Scheduled Meeting PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N Late Items December 18, 2025 4 Winter Storm Updates/Added to Item 4 of Director’s Report PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N Public Comment December 18, 2025 5 Total of 15 minutes 3 minutes or less per person WebEx Instructions: To make a comment, use the “Raise Your Hand” feature in WebEx. You will be notified when it is your turn to speak. Call-In Instructions: To make a comment, dial *3 to notify the meeting coordinator. You will be notified when it is your turn to speak. PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N Finance/ Packet Items 2025-83%PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 18, 2025 PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N Legislation December 18, 2025 7 LEGISLATION ITEM: •PEACE POLE PRESENTATION BY: •NOR 'WESTERN ROTARY & LOWER ELWHA KLALLAM TRIBE •FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION FOR PROJECT/PLACEMENT •POTENTIAL PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 19, 2025 PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 19, 2025 PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 19, 2025 PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 19, 2025 PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 19, 2025 PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 19, 2025 PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N Presentations December 18, 2025 14 •September-No Presentation •October-No Meeting •November-No Presentation •December-Melissa Williams-Marine Life Center Update •January-Carmen Geyer, Senior Center Manager •February-Public Hearing for Laurel Street Stairs Partners Interpretive Regional Map Site Analysis and Context The “BIG IDEA” Context Plan Site images Site images Arts, Science and Culture Campus Site Plan Every visitor experience follows a deliberate flow and sequence designed to tell the story in the most compelling way. The following slides illustrate the intended visitor journey and highlight key moments along the way. Experience by Zone The Lobby welcomes visitors, sets the tone, and offers a taste of the much appreciated stories. It orients tourists, connects locals, and invites everyone to learn why this coastline is protected with a National Marine Sanctuary. With exhibits, screens, and retail, it’s both a gathering place and a gateway to deeper discovery. Lobby Visitors meet people in the region, some of whom have lived here since time immemorial. Stories of traditional lifeways and treaty rights provide context to Indigenous relationships to the ocean, while the dramatic shipwreck history and traditions of commercial fishing and harvesting illustrate the needs and threats to the livelihood of all people of our region. People and the Ocean In the Biodiversity zone, visitors encounter a rich variety of habitats and species that represent the biodiversity of our region’s waters—and the connectedness of these waters to the waterways of the rest of the world.Visitors exit the zone with a sense of wonder at the remarkable biodiversity of our region—and how it connects, intimately and sometimes precariously, to a greater global environment. Biodiversity A living display of seabirds surrounds the visitor. As they watch birds dive, swim, and forage for food, visitors learn of some of the challenges facing these creatures at the top of the food chain.Visitors see the seabirds as ambassadors for some of the actions required to ensure the ocean’s health. Seabirds and the Ocean In this zone, visitors discover that there is still much we don’t know about the world’s ocean—and meet the people working to change that. They learn about individuals from many walks of life who are turning new knowledge into action: conserving the integrity of our local environment and addressing global challenges. Ocean Science in Action The learning center is a cornerstone of the Center’s program: students and community groups meet here for curriculum-based classes, activities, workshops, and more. Learning Center In a functioning aquarium, one of the most vital—and often most costly— components, both in terms of space and budget, is the network of support spaces and equipment required to sustain the animals. Support Spaces Floor Plan –Level 1 Floor Plan –Level 2 Project Design Schedule [July 2026 –August 2027] PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N Director’s Report 1.Locomotive #4 Progress 2.Laurel Street Stairs Update 3.City HVAC Projects 4.Waterfront Trail Maintenance Update/Winter Storm Update 5.Upcoming Legislative Items PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 18, 2025 Locomotive #4 Project Update Since Groundbreaking Ceremony: •Concrete Footing For Shelter •Still Working w/Engineering on Bids for Restoration •Steve Zenovic PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N Laurel Street Stairs •CFP Project TR-0101 •Looking at Two Alternative Designs Options •Public Hearing-February •Meeting w/Planning •Met w/CED/PW Today to Talk About Next Steps •Presentation to Commission •Survey For Public •Review w/Commission •Council Recommendation PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N HVAC Upgrades •CITY HALL •RECEIVED $75,000 GRANT TO DO AN ENERGY GRADEAUDITREPORT. REPORT IS COMPLETED/ CLOSE GRANTBYDECEMBER31ST. WILL SHARE W/COMMISSION. •PER WASHINGTON STATE CLEAN BUILDINGS STANDARDSACTTIERII •CITY HALL IS TIER II BECAUSE OF SQUARE FOOTAGE & NEED TO BE SUBMITTED BY 2027 FOR UPGRADES. •SENIOR CENTER: •STILL WORKING ON THE BATTERY STORAGE PORTION OFPROJECT-CONCRETE POURED/JAN 16TH FOR INSTALL •COMPLETED-HVAC S YSTEM & SOLAR •FIRE HALL •NEW ROOF COMPLETED •PERMITS ARE IN/PROJECT STARTED LAST WEEK. •NEXT STEPS IS HVAC/S OLAR/BATTERY STORAGE PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 18, 2025 Schedule: •Sept. 22nd –26th •2 Grade Construction Scheduled Work: •Brushing •Ditching Reason: •Help Keep Debris & Water Off Trail During Winter Months Waterfront Trail Annual Maintenance/ Recent Storms PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 18, 2025 Last Meeting •Talked About the Importance of Annual Maintenance Contract •$40,000 Reduction •100K vs 60K •Wintertime Storms •Wintertime Press Release •Transportation Corridor •Construction Projects •Set Some Expectations •Very Costly/8K to Deploy •Use GF $ Wisely •Staff/Safety Waterfront Trail Annual Maintenance/ Recent Winter Storms PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 18, 2025 Shane Park •Closed Sections Due to Flooding and Down Trees Waterfront Trail Annual Maintenance/ Recent Winter Storms PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 18, 2025 Lincoln Park •Down Trees •Monitoring Creek, Fishing Ponds, and Big Boy Ponds •Will Close Entrance Periodically When High Wind Notifications Come in From PAFD Waterfront Trail Annual Maintenance/ Recent Winter Storms PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 18, 2025 Lincoln Park •Creek That Feeds Ponds Waterfront Trail Annual Maintenance/ Recent Winter Storms PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 18, 2025 Lincoln Park •Three Ponds •Valve System •Big Boy Pond/Flooding Waterfront Trail Annual Maintenance/ Recent Winter Storms PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N Legislation December 18, 2025 45 FUTURE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: •PEACE POLE PRESENTATION/RECOMMENDATION •LINCOLN PARK BMX FACILITY USE AGREEMENT •PORT ANGELES LEFTIES FACILITY USE AGREEMENT •SENIOR CENTER NON-PROJECT MOU •ERICKSON SKATE PARK IMPROVEMENTS •LAUREL STREET STAIRS PROJECT DESIGN •KLALLAM LANGUAGE SIGN (ELLA & CARTER)-CH •AMERICAN CRUISE LINE CONTRACT PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N Next Meeting: December 18, 2025 46 Jan 15, 2026 PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 18, 2025 47 Delikat OOO-December 23rd to January 4th PA R K S & R E C R E A T I O N December 18, 2025 48 Questions or Comments?