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CITY COUNCIL
Port Angeles, Washington
November 18, 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, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members Hamilton, Schromen-Wawrin (attending
remotely), Schwab, and Suggs (arrived at 6:12 p.m.).
Members Absent: Council member Miller.
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, T. Hayes, J. Boehme, B. Braudrick, S. Cartmell,
C. Bomsworth, J. Boado, A. Torres, and M. Young.
Mayor Dexter recognized Miller's absence, but no action was taken.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Haguewood, city resident, spoke to the Port Angeles Realtors Association's contributions to the comprehensive
plan process and spoke about housing.
Noah Brady, city resident, spoke broadly about government.
James Taylor, city resident, spoke about government, businesses, and housing.
Sean Washburn, Port Angeles business owner, spoke about condos and townhomes in relation to affordable housing.
Steve Luxton, city resident, spoke about the proposed Sidewalk Fee in Lieu of Program on the agenda and
recommended an effective date further out than the stated recommendation.
John Ralston, city resident, spoke in opposition of the Signal Controller Upgrades TR0120 — Final Acceptance, the
proposed Sidewalk Fee in Lieu of Program and recommended an effective date further out than the stated and
provided comments on the Race Street Complete Street project.
Craig Armstrong, residing outside the city limits, spoke about the proposed Sidewalk Fee in Lieu of Program.
Kelli Johnson, city resident, spoke to the proposed Sidewalk Fee in Lieu of Program.
Susie Blake, city resident, spoke to the Citywide Rezone for Vision 2045 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update matter
on the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
At the request of Councilmember Schwab, and after hearing no opposition, Mayor Dexter added J-1 Signal
Controller Upgrades TR0120 — Final Acceptance to the Consent Agenda. The Mayor noted that item E-6 would be
handled separately due to Suggs conflict of interest and the need to recuse herself from the matter as the result of her
employer named as a potential liable party.
It was moved by Schwab and seconded by Suggs to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — November 18, 2025
1. City Council Minutes of November 5, 2025 / Approve
2. Expenditure Report: From October 25, 2025 to November 7, 2025 in the amount of $5,539,693.29 /
Approve
3. Equipment Purchase — Replacement of Street Division Vehicle Mounted Magnesium Chloride Anti -Icing
Spray System / 1) Approve the purchase of a new Street Division 2025 Camion Ice Master Spray System
from Nelson Truck of Kent, WA for an amount not to exceed $26,855.32, including applicable taxes, and 2)
authorize the City Manager to approve and execute the final purchase documents, to complete the
purchase, and to make minor modifications as necessary, and 3) authorize the City Manager to dispose of
the 2013 De-icing Spray System in a commercially reasonable manner, upon addition of the new
equipment.
4. Race Street Complete Street Project TR0209 - Final Acceptance / 1) Accept the Race Street Complete
project TR0209 as complete, and 2) authorize staff to proceed with project closeout, and release the
contract bond in the amount of $5, 071, 731.38 upon receipt of all required clearances.
5. Network Switch Replacements 1) Approve the purchase of two network switches, from SHI under WA State
Dept of Enterprise Services Contract #05820 in an amount not to exceed $35, 912.06 including tax, and 2)
authorize the City Manager to execute all purchase documents, to administer the purchase, and make
minor modifications if necessary.E-28
6. PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA / Port Angeles Harbor Cleanup/Environmental Issues Tenth
Amendment to PSA with Integral Consulting
7. ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA - Signal Controller Upgrades Project, TR0120 - Final Acceptance
/ 1) Accept the Signal Controller Upgrades Project, TR0120, as complete, and 2) authorize staff to proceed
with project closeout, and release the retainage bond, upon receipt of all required clearances.
Motion carried 6-0.
Item Pulled from the Consent Agenda:
Item E-6 / Port Angeles Harbor Cleanup/Environmental Issues Tenth Amendment to PSA with Integral
Consulting
Council member Suggs remained in the Council chambers but recused herself from discussion and vote.
It was moved by Carr and seconded by Schwab to:
Approve the Tenth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Integral Consulting, Inc., and authorize
the City Manager to execute and administer the amended Agreement and to make minor modifications to the
agreements, if necessary.
Motion carried 5-1 with Suggs recused.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance Levying 2025 Property Tax for Collection in 2026
Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa presented the item and stated the matter was before them was a second reading of
the property tax ordinance levying 2025 property tax for collection in 2026. She added that the matter included a
resolution authorizing the 1 % property tax increase and stated that the levy can only be increased by 1 % in its
entirety according to state law.
At 6:35 p.m., the Mayor continued the Property Tax Public Hearing.
Noah Brady, spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance Levying 2025 Property Tax for Collection in 2026.
Tabitha (last name not provided), city resident, spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance Levying 2025 Property
Tax for Collection in 2026.
Dalton Tolles, city resident, spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance Levying 2025 Property Tax for Collection
in 2026.
James Taylor, city resident, spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance Levying 2025 Property Tax for Collection
in 2026.
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Laura Dere, city resident, spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance Levying 2025 Property Tax for Collection in
2026.
Susie Blake, city resident, spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance Levying 2025 Property Tax for Collection
in 2026.
Steven Pelayo, residing outside of the city, spoke to the ordinance Levying 2025 Property Tax for Collection in 2026
and the relation to housing.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing and then read the ordinance and resolution.
Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3753
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, levying regular ad valorem property taxes for
collection in the fiscal year 2026, and directing the City Clerk to certify said amount to the Board of Clallam County
Commissioners.
Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the resolution by title, entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 09-25
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120,
authorizing an increase in the regular property tax levy for 2026.
It was moved by Carr and seconded by Schwab to:
Adopt the ordinance levying regular ad valorem property taxes for collection in the fiscal year 2026 and pass the
resolution authorizing an increase in the regular property tax levy for 2026.
Motion carried 4-2 with Hamilton and Suggs opposed.
The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:18 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:24 p.m.
2. Adoption of the 2026 Budget
City Manager West presented the agenda item, spoke about the important work that went into the 2026 budget.
Manager West recognized that the City is one of the few cities in Washington State that run six different enterprise
utilities within the budget. Manager West then turned the presentation over to Finance Director Carrizosa, who
presented slides that spoke to the balancing of the 2026 Budget. Stated the budget was balanced and noted a number
of budgeting priorities, budget goals, maintaining operational services, preserving funding and staffing in public
safety, continued efforts to pursue grants and spoke to a number of challenges and the overall budget process.
At 7:54 p.m., the Mayor opened the public hearing.
James Taylor, city resident, spoke in opposition of the City's budgeting process.
John Ralston, city resident, spoke about vehicle purchases and spoke in opposition of the City's budgeting process.
Noah Brady, city resident, spoke in opposition of the City's budgeting process.
Laura Dere, city resident, thanked the Council for their service and to the Webex meeting platform.
The Mayor continued the matter to the November 2, 2025 meeting.
Council discussion followed.
Prior to the vote, staff answered questions from Council relative to the motion.
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It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
Strike funding from TR0919 Traffic Camera Safety Program.
Motion carried 5-1 with Suggs opposed.
Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the 2026 budget for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2026.
The Mayor continued the matter to the December 2, 2025 meeting.
The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 8:53 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Sidewalk Fee -in -Lieu Program
Public Works and Utilities Director Scott Curtin presented the agenda item, spoke to community interactions with
builders and developers that helped improved the proposed ordinance. He stated he was available for questions.
Mayor Dexter conducted a Second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3754
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending Title 16 and 18, Sections 16.04.010, 16.04.070,
16.04.140, 16.08.060, 16.09.040, 18.08.020, 18.08.040, 18.08.045, of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to
sidewalks; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
Adopt the ordinance and approve the included Fee Schedule establishing the sidewalk fee to be included with the
annual Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule with an effective date of April 1, 2026.
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Vision 2045 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (CPA 25-0004)
Natural Resources and Grant Administrator Courtney Bornsworth spoke to the slide presentation that would cover
details on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, a plan that establishes the community's long-range vision for
the next 20 years. She added that the vision 2045 update reflects 18 months of extensive public outreach and
engagement activities that included twelve planning commission meetings, six stakeholder advisory committee
meetings, a citywide vision survey, targeted interviews, a three-day storefront studio event, a draft plan workshop in
citywide public survey, presentations to Community and civic groups, an open house and a City Council work
session.
Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the 2025 Periodic Update of the Vision 2045
Comprehensive Plan; adopting findings; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
The Mayor continued the matter to the December 16, 2025 meeting.
3. Citywide Rezone for Vision 2045 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (REZ 25-0153)
Long Range and Special Projects Administrator Angel Torres presented slides on the matter that requires cities to
periodically update their comprehensive plans and development regulations to ensure alignment with state law and
countywide planning policies. He added that the proposed rezone aligns the zoning map with the future land use
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map adopted in the comprehensive plan. He stated that the process is a required step to maintain compliance with
the Growth Management Act.
Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the Official Zoning Map on a citywide basis
to ensure consistency with the Vision 2045 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update; adopting findings; providing for
severability; and establishing an effective date.
Council discussion followed.
The Mayor continued the matter to the December 16, 2025 meeting
4. 2025 Housing Action Plan Periodic Update (CPA 25-0112)
Deputy City Manager Goings began the presentation, but due to the time, at 9:45 p.m. the Mayor moved to the second
public comment period.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston, city resident, spoke in opposition of portions of the development of the Joint Public Safety Facility
Justin Williamson, spoke in opposition of tax increases
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Suggs to:
Extend the meeting to the end of the agenda, minus Council reports.
Motion carried 6-0.
The Mayor returned to the agenda item and Deputy City Manager Goings introduced Housing Administrator Jalyn
Boado, who presented slides on the 2025 Housing Action Plan Periodic Update. She stated the housing action plan is
a strategic document outlining actions a community can take to address housing needs, including increasing supply,
improving affordability and expanding options, serving as a roadmap to provide safe, stable, and affordable housing.
She added that the update will reflect current market conditions and assess the effectiveness of existing programs and
policies.
Council discussion followed.
Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, updating the May 2019 Housing Action Plan through a
2025 Periodic Update; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
The Mayor continued the matter to the December 16, 2025 meeting.
5. Municipal Code Amendment for Chapters 17.08, 17.10, 17.11, 17.12, 17.14, 17.15, 17.20 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code — Implementing Co -living Housing (MCA 25-0124)
Deputy City Manager Goings turned the meeting over to Planning Supervisor Ben Braudrick who shared
presentation slides and stated that in in 2024, Washington adopted RCW 36.70A.535, which requires all cities and
counties planning under the Growth Management Act to allow co -living where six or more multifamily residential
unties are permitted on a lot. He stated that cities and counties have until 31 December 2025 to adopt regulations
that define and govern co living housing.
Questions asked by Council and answered by staff.
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Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, implementing the requirements of RCW 36.70A.535 Co -
Living Housing, amending Chapters 17.08, 17.10, 17.11, 17.12, 17.14, 17.15, and 17.20 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
The Mayor continued the matter to the December 16, 2025 meeting.
6. 3rd Quarter Budget Amendment
Director Carrizosa presented the agenda item, shared information on the matter and provided the staff
recommendation.
Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the City's 2025 budget for the third time.
Continue the matter to the December 2, 2025 meeting.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Association of Washington Cities Center for Quality Communities Offers
City Clerk Kari Martinez -Bailey presented the matter, provided background, and shared the staff recommendation.
It was moved by Schwab and seconded by Carr to:
Appoint Mayor Dexter and Council member Schwab and Hamilton to a subcommittee to review scholarship
applications and nominate a student to be considered for a AWC Center for Quality Communities Scholarship, and
authorize the City Clerk to submit this nomination to AWC prior to the January 26 deadline.
Motion carried 6-0.
INFORMATION
Manager West spoke briefly about the legislative priorities process that will include Council discussion and invited
Deputy City Manager Goings to speak to the new Community and Economic reports contained in the packet.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:24 p.m.
Kate Dexter, Mayor
Minutes were approved on:
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Kari Martinez -Bailey, Cit ler