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City of Port Angeles Council Meeting Agenda
This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting. In hybrid meetings, members of the public, Council members, and City staff
have the option to attend the meeting in person, in Council chambers at City Hall located at 321 East 5t' Street, Port Angeles, or
remotely via telephone or video link.
The Mayor may determine the order of business for a particular City Council meeting. The agenda should be arranged to best serve
the needs and/or convenience of the Council and the public. The Mayor will determine time of break. Hearing devices are available
for those needing assistance. The items of business for regular Council meetings may include thefollowing:
A. Call to Order — Special Meeting at 5:30 P.M. — Swearing in Ceremony for Council members Kate Dexter,
Mark Hodgson, Drew Schwab, and La Trisha Suggs.
Call to Order — Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
B. Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance
Ceremonial Matters, Proclamations & Employee Recognitions
1. Mayor and Deputy Mayor Elections............................................................................................................................... B-1
C. Late Items
To be placed on this or future agendas, including any executive session needed during or at the end of the meeting.
D. Public Comment
The City Council desires to allow the opportunity for Public Comment. However, the business of the City must proceed in an orderly
and timely manner. Visit https://www.cityofpa.us/Live-Virtual-Meetings to learn how to participate during public comment and or
watch the meeting live. Written public comments can be submitted to: council(dcityofpa.us, comments will not be read aloud.
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is your turn to speak. This access code is good for the Tuesday, January 6, 2026 meeting only.
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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.
Members of the public may address the City Council at the beginning and end of any Regular Meeting under "Public Comment."
During the "Public Comment" portion of the meeting, individuals may speak to agenda items, except those scheduled for a Public
Hearing. The City Council desires to allow the opportunity for Public Comment. However, the business of the City must proceed in
an orderly, timely manner. At any time, the presiding officer, in the presiding officer's sole discretion, may set such reasonable limits
as are necessary to prevent disruption of other necessary business. At its most restrictive, Public Comment shall be limited to a total
of 15 minutes for the first Public Comment period and shall be concluded not later than 9:45 for the second Public Comment period.
Individuals may speak for three (3) minutes or less, depending on the number of people wishing to speak. If more than 20 people are
signed up to speak each speaker may be allocated two (2) minutes.
Individuals who are residents of the City or own businesses within the City will be called to speak first, with preference given to those
who wish to speak to an item on the meeting's agenda. If time remains, the presiding officer will call other individuals wishing to
speak, generally in the order in which they have signed in. If time is available, the presiding officer may call for additional unsigned
speakers.
Persons speaking shall state their name, whether they reside within the City limits, whether they have any other pertinent connection
to the City, and whether they are appearing as the representative of an organization. Excerpts: Council Rules of Procedure Section 12
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E. Consent Agenda I...........................................................................................................................................................None
F. Public Hearings 16:30 p.m. or Soon Thereafter..................................................................................................None
G. Ordinances Not Requiring Council Public Hearings......................................................................................None
H. Resolutions Not Requiring Council Public Hearings......................................................................................None
I. Other Considerations
1. Olympic National Park Update / Verbal Update by Superintendent Sula Jacobs / For Information Only......................None
2. 2026 Legislative Priorities / Council Discussion and Direction......................................................................................I-1
3. 2026 Association of Washington Action Days / Council Discussion and Appointment..................................................I-8
J. Contracts & Purchasing..............................................................................................................................................None
K. Council Reports
L. Information
City Manager Reports:
1. City Council Assignments / For Information Only......................................................................................................... L-1
M. Second Public Comment
Follow the instructions from the first public comment period.
Adjournment
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings are set by the City Council in order to meet legal requirements. City Council may set a public hearing in order to
receive public input prior to making decisions which impact citizens. City Council may choose to seek public opinion through the
public hearing process.
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W A S H I N G T O N, U.S. MEMO
Date: January 6, 2026
To: City Council
From: Nathan A. West, City Manager
Subject: Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Summary: According to state statute, the first order of business for the January 6 City Council meeting
is for the Council to elect a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor. The statute does not, however, establish the
procedure Council shall follow to make these elections. The Council is free to decide on what process to
follow.
Suggestion: While each Council decides on the procedure it will follow to elect the Mayor and Deputy
Mayor, it has been the tradition in Port Angeles to select the Mayor and Deputy Mayor through a Council
nomination process. That procedure seems to have worked well over the years. Therefore, as a
suggestion, the Council might consider using that same procedure. If so, the meeting would occur as
follows:
Mayor Dexter opens the meeting as usual.
• As the first item of business, she then calls for nominations for a new Mayor.
• She will accept nominations as they come in if those nominated wish to be considered.
• Nominations do not require a second.
• Once all the nominations have been made, she will close the nominations.
• Voting on the nominations will proceed at the Councils preference.
• The newly elected Mayor will then follow the same process for election of the Deputy Mayor.
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Date: January 6, 2026
To: City Council
From: Nathan A. West, City Manager
Subject: 2026 Legislative Priorities
CITY COUNCIL
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Summary: Each year in anticipation of the upcoming State Legislative Session, City Council and staff
review and update the City's Legislative Priorities. Staff are presenting a draft list of items as discussed
by Council during the December 2, 2025, Council meeting.
Strategic Plan: This proposal directly aligns with Strategic Focus Area #4.
Funding: N/A
Recommendation: Provide direction on the 2026 Legislative Priorities with any revisions as agreed
upon by the majority of Council.
Relationship to Strategic Plan:
The 2025-2026 Strategic Plan (Resolution 10-24) was approved by the City Council on October 1, 2024.
This proposal directly aligns with Strategic Focus Area #4, specifically Goal C, Improve public safety and
peace of mind in our community while promoting policies that create efficient practices, Measure #3,
Reduce unfunded mandates/barriers for state funding through annual adoption of legislative priorities.
Background / Analysis:
Each year, the City Council establishes legislative priorities that are utilized to inform State and Federal
legislators of issues important to the City. This will be a short legislative session with limited opportunity
for monetary requests.
During the meeting on December 2, 2025, City Council members each took time to express what they
wished to see on the City's list of 2026 Legislative Priorities. In addition, staff have provided additional
items and presented these along with Council's suggestions. Newly elected Council member Mark
Hodgson will join the conversation for the first time at the January 6, 2026, meeting and may wish to add
items to the list. This meeting will be an opportunity for the full Council to consider the draft document
reflecting Council's input on December 2, and any additions/revisions. It is staffs request that Council
provide clear direction this evening in order to present a final draft to Council for approval at the January
20 meeting so that those attending City Action Days may share the priorities with legislators.
Top Priorities
• Adequate and Non -Regressive Tax Reform
• Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Sewer Project
• Solid Waste Compactor Opportunities
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Additional Priorities
• DNR Trust Land Transfer and Elwha Watershed Protection
• Ennis Creek Restoration
• Rayonier Mill Cleanup
• Local non-profit priorities including the Marine Discovery Center
Council also discussed that the City adopt the Association of Washington Cities 2026 priorities and the
2026 priorities of the Low Income Housing Alliance as part of the City of Port Angeles 2026 Legislative
Briefing Paper.
Funding Overview: N/A
Attachment:
Draft City of Port Angeles 2026 Legislative Briefing Paper
Association of Washington Cities 2026 Legislative Priorities
2026 Priorities of the Low -Income Housing Alliance
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Individuals who are residents of the City or own businesses within the City will be called to
speak first, with preference given to those who wish to speak to an item on the meeting's
agenda. If time remains, the presiding officer will call other individuals wishing to speak,
generally in the order in which they have signed in. If time is available, the presiding officer
may call for additional unsigned speakers.
Persons speaking shall state their name, whether they reside within the City limits, whether they
have any other pertinent connection to the City, and whether they are appearing as the
representative of an organization. Excerpts: Council Rules of Procedure Section 12
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City of Port Angeles
2026 Legislative Agenda
Non -Regressive Tax Reform
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Trust Land Transfers ($13.35M)
We support the Washington State Department
of Natural Resources'request for $13.35 million
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Capital budget to fund five land trust
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contribute to their communities, and have enough left over to
acr forests and grasslands.
make meaningful choices about their lives. Unfortunately, low
and middle income residents pay a disproportionately high char
Ennis eek Restoration ($1.3M)
of their income in taxes, while the wealthy contribute far less. We
We request $1.3 million for the Ennis Creek Fish
urge you to support an equitable tax system that reduces the
Barrier Removal Project. Ennis Creek hosts the
burden on working people and ensures adequate funding for
`greatest diversity of native fish stock, including
education, healthcare, and other essential public services. N
' ESA -listed salmonids. This project will resolve
the more complicated of two remaining
All Washingtonians deserve the freedom to support their families, ral areas that would conserve over 7,600
LEKT Sewer Project ($3.25M fish barriers owned by the City, restoring
We request $3.25 million to complete the L r Elwha Klallam habitat and supporting recovery of salmonid
Tribe (LEKT) Sewer Project. This multi -jurisdictional development populations to historic levels of abundance.
project spans Port Angeles'city limits and urban growth areas Approximately $1.7 million in grant funding has
and reaches Highway 101.TheTribe has completed and fully been secured for construction; however, design
funded project design. Combine th funds leveraged from complexities have increased needed costs. The
private sector employers, approxim $1 million has already City seeks additional funds to meet the total
been invested. Once complete, new in astructure will benefit estimated construction cost of $3 million.
hundreds of acres of industrial and commWially zoned property
and advance long-term economic growth across Clallam County. Rayonier Mill Cleanup
Solid Waste Compactor ($1 M)
We request $1 million for the purchase of a compactor baler
for the Public Works & Utilities Department. The City's solid
waste transport vehicles operate well below maximum hauling
capacity, with uncompacted cardboard and mixed -use plastics
occupying excessive space. In addition, the City is unable to
access a nearby end user as the facility only accepts baled
materials. Compaction would significantly improve operational
efficiency and reduce the number of outbound loads, resulting
in an estimated annual cost savings of $250K.
We ask for your support in advocating for the
complete and permanent cleanup of remaining
contamination at the Rayonier Mill Site (SL-5).
The Legislative Agendas of...
We support the legislative agendas of the
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance and
Association of Washington Cities.
Contact Us
City Manager Nathan A. West
360-417-4500 1 nwest@cityofpa.us
City of Port Angeles
2026 Legislative Agenda
Adequate & Non -Regressive Tax System
All Washingtonians deserve the freedom to support their families,
contribute to their communities, and have enough left over to
make meaningful choices about their lives. Unfortunately, low
and middle income residents pay a disproportionately high share
of their income in taxes, while the wealthy contribute far less. We
urge you to support an equitable tax system that reduces
burden on working people and ensures adequate fund in
education, healthcare, and other essential public services.
LEKT Sewer Project ($3.25
The City seeks $3.25 million to complete
Tribe (LEKT) Sewer Project. This multi-juri
Port Angeles'city limits and urban r h
Highway 101.The Tribe has co
design. Combined with fun eraged fr
employers, approximately illion has al
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of industrial and commercially zo rop
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undreds of acres
and advance
Ennis Creek Restoration ($1.3M)
Ennis Creek hosts the greatest diversity of native fish stock,
including ESA -listed salmonids. This project will resolve the more
complicated of two remaining fish barriers owned by the City,
restoring habitat and supporting recovery of salmonid populations
to historic levels of abundance. Approximately $1.7 million in
grant funding has been secured for construction; however, design
complexities have increased needed costs. The City is requesting
$1.3 million to meet the total construction cost of $3 million.
The City of Port Angeles 2026 Legislative Agenda was
adopted unanimously by City Council on JanuaryXX, 2026
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The City requests your support in advocating
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The Legislative Agendas of...
The City supports the legislative agendas of
the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance
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- Expansion of funding for street medicine
programs to include established and active
programs in Port Angeles and Callam County.
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Washington's 281 cities and towns ask the Legislature to partner with us and act on the following priorities:
Indigent defense
Increase state support and funding for indigent defense
services to meet existing needs as well as the new lower
caseload mandates ordered by the Washington Supreme
Court. Enhance state support for increasing the indigent
defense workforce with incentives and programs to
encourage more public defenders.
Housing supply
Provide time to implement recent state housing
legislation. Increase housing investments to meet needs
across the housing continuum, including construction
and preservation of affordable housing, home
ownership, and senior housing. Support tools to better
coordinate urban growth area (UGA) development and
funding options such as a local option real estate excise
tax, short-term rental tax, and expanded use of lodging
taxes for housing.
Transportation
Increase sustainable revenue that supports local
transportation preservation, maintenance, and
operations and includes direct distributions to cities and
towns. Continue to support efforts to improve traffic
safety. Explore revenue tools such as a highway usage
fee, a retail delivery fee, expanded transportation benefit
district (TBD) authority, or a "sidewalk utility'
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Shared revenues
Continue the historical revenue -sharing partnership
between the state and its cities and towns, which
provides stability and continuity for local budgets.
Preservation of these resources, such as liquor revenues
and criminal justice assistance funds, are indispensable
to local fiscal sustainability and predictability.
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During the 2026 state legislative session, the Housing Alliance will continue to stand up
for equity while pushing for bills and budget investments that will help our state prevent
and end homelessness. Our communities are facing attacks from the federal government
that threaten to significantly reduce funding for housing and homelessness and force
people out of their homes. It is critical that our state elected officials do more than ever
to protect our neighbors. Because federal attacks also threaten our immigrant neighbors
and our trans community, the Housing Alliance will continue to support the work of our
allies in these communities.
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Our 2026 lead and support agenda were developed after much input from people across
the state. We will continue to fight to protect renters and housing stability, to defend
critical housing and homelessness programs, and to stop discriminatory actions by some
local governments that block affordable housing or to punish people experiencing
homelessness. As our state faces a significant budget deficit, it is more important than
ever that our state lawmakers pass progressive revenue that increases taxes paid by
very wealthy corporations and individuals. None of these fights will be easy, but together
we can continue to make progress towards the day when everyone in our state has the
opportunity to live in a safe, healthy and affordable home.
Secure a new significant Capital Budget investment for affordable homes
Washington has only 45 affordable homes for every 100 very low-income households in
search of housing. But the state Capital Budget could help build and preserve more
affordable homes across our state. In the 2025 legislative session, the legislature
invested over $605 million foraffordable homes. In 2026 there is room to grow that
record investment and lawmakers should increase its invest in the affordable homes that
our communities need.
Keep people in their homes: Secure $3 million for eviction prevention
The statewide Right to Counsel program ensures that renters don't face their landlord's
attorney in court without their own legal support. 90% of closed cases have resulted in
people keeping their homes or moving into another permanent housing option. The
program is one of the state's most cost-effective tools preventing homelessness and
displacement. Households helped by the program are disproportionately Black,
Indigenous, and People of Color or have disabilities. Without this $3 million in funding,
many fewer people will be served, just as evictions in Washington continue at all-time
high levels.
Progressive Revenue
Without new revenue, the state would need to make billions in cuts on top of the $7
billion they already cut in 2025. But state budget cuts will hurt our communities, and a
cuts -only approach will also make it impossible to address any of the funding gaps to
homelessness, housing, food assistance, and more that are all being created by ongoing
federal budget and policy decisions. Lawmakers should reject an all -cuts budget and
ensure that the wealthiest individuals and most profitable corporations contribute their
fair share by passing significant progressive revenue.
Prevent local governments from blocking permanent supportive housing and
shelter: Pass HB 1195/SB 5497
Washington must ensure that every community does its part to create housing and
shelter for people experiencing homelessness, but some local governments are still
creating discriminatory roadblocks. The state should outlaw these practices, streamline
local onina, ang r�Mg the many obstacles that some local governments inten iollly
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create that make it harder, more expensive, or even impossible to site these critical
homelessness solutions. This would ensure that local politics don't stand in the way of
people accessing safe, stable places to live.
Stop the criminalization of homelessness
In 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court made a ruling that freely allows cities to criminally
punish people experiencing homelessness even when there is no shelter available to
them. Now cities in Washington are increasingly passing and enforcing laws that fine,
arrest, and punish people simply for trying to survive outdoors, even while failing to
provide accessible shelter options. Lawmakers should protect people experiencing
homelessness by passing a state law that stops this kind of criminalization. We need our
state and local governments to focus on real solutions to homelessness, instead of
punishing and harming people.
Defend against rollbacks of tenant protections or homelessness prevention
Some landlords, big real estate interests, and their lobbyists are working to roll back
tenant protections and homelessness prevention efforts that keep people safe and
housed. We will fight back against bills that increase housing instability or attempt to roll
back hard-fought renter and homelessness protections.
Protect against federally driven cuts to permanent supportive housing and
homelessness prevention programs
Because of Trump driven federal budget cuts and policy changes, our state and local
governments stand to lose up to $120 million in federal funding for successful program
that prevent and end homelessness. Without state action, more people will face
homelessness and people will suffer longer on the streets. Lawmakers should do all they
can to offset the harm caused by the federal government with a supplemental budget
appropriation and by passing a bill to provide new flexibility for existing local fund
sources that could be used to sustain existing programs to keep people in their homes.
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Date: January 6, 2026
To: City Council
From: Nathan A. West, City Manager
Subject: Association of Washington Cities City Action Days
Summary: City Council has historically participated in the annual Association of Washington Cities
(AWC) City Action Days. The event provides an opportunity for Council members to engage with
legislators and share the City's legislative priorities, attend educational sessions, and interact with
colleagues from around the State. Staff would like to hear from Council members who are interested in
attendance.
Strategic Plan: This proposal directly aligns with Strategic Focus Area #4, specifically Goal C,
Improve public safety and peace of mind in our community while promoting policies that create efficient
practices, Measure #3, Reduce unfunded mandates/barriers for state funding through annual adoption of
legislative priorities.
Funding: Funding for participation in this event is included in the adopted 2026 budget, and includes
hotel, event registration, and per diem for three Council members.
Recommendation: Appoint three Council representatives to attend the 2026 City Action Days
conference.
Relationship to Strategic Plan:
The 2025-2026 Strategic Plan (Resolution 10-24) was approved by the City Council on October 1, 2024.
This proposal directly aligns with Strategic Focus Area #4, specifically Goal C, Improve public safety and
peace of mind in our community while promoting policies that create efficient practices, Measure #3,
Reduce unfunded mandates/barriers for state funding through annual adoption of legislative priorities.
Background / Analysis:
City Council has historically participated in the annual Association of Washington Cities (AWC) City
Action Days. Traditionally held in Olympia, WA, this event provides an opportunity for Council
members to attend educational sessions, engage with legislators and interact with colleagues from around
the State. During this time, Council members and the City Manager typically meet with the 24`h District
Legislators one-on-one to discuss the City's legislative priorities.
In 2024, AWC changed the location of the City Action Days conference, holding it at Saint Martin's
University in Lacey, WA, rather than in Olympia. This year, the conference will again be held at Saint
Martin's, with dates set for January 21-22, 2026.
Additionally, during their meeting on May 6, 2025, Council discussed attendance at the Association of
Washington Cities 2025 Annual Conference. In an effort to create a balance in conference attendance,
Council members agreed that those who did not attend City Action Days would have the option to attend
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the AWC Annual Conference. This year, the annual conference will be held on June 23-26, 2 02 6, in
Spokane, WA.
Funding Overview: Funding for participation in this event is included in the adopted 2026 budget, and
includes hotel, event registration, and per diem for three Council members.
Attachment: 2026 Association of Washington Cities City Action Days Schedule
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Wednesday, January 21
Shuttle service between Saint Martin's campus and Capitol Campus
will be available Noon — 5 pm.
7:30 am — 5:30 AWC Registration Kiosk open
pm
8 — 9 am Networking time
Coffee and continental breakfast served
7:45 — 9 am New city elected officials Breakfast
9 — 10:15 am Advocacy Academy 101
Optional early As an elected official, it's your job to make
start session sure legislators know your city's needs.
Catch this overview of the legislative process
and learn how to make the best use of your
time when advocating for cities. Understand
how to navigate the state legislative process,
what information and tools are available to
you from AWC, and how you can make a
difference at the state level.
10:15 — 10:30 am
10:35 am — Noon
January 6, 2026
Break
Opening session & Talk to your lobbyists
The opening ceremony is followed by a
1-10
General session rousing session with our AWC lobbyists as
they share insights into the legislative
session and how it impacts cities. Gain an
overview of this year's legislative priorities
and how the Legislature is partnering with
cities to work on important issues. Plus, hear
the latest federal updates from our partners
at the National League of Cities.
Noon — 1:15 pm Networking lunch
1:15 — 2:30 pm Concurrent sessions featuring hot topics
from the legislature and other key issues
facing cities like housing, transportation
and public safety.
2:30 — 2:45 pm Break
2:45 — 4 pm Concurrent sessions featuring hot topics
from the legislature and other key issues
facing cities like housing, transportation
and public safety.
4-5 pm
Break
5 — 6:30 pm AWC Legislative Reception
This popular legislative reception provides an
opportunity to network with legislators, state
agency representatives, and fellow local
officials. Remember to personally invite your
legislators to this fun event and consider
connecting with them afterwards for dinner
and more discussion.
Location: Anthony's Homeport, 704
Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA
Thursday, January 22
Shuttle service between Saint Martin's campus and Capitol Campus
available 7:30 am — 3:30 pm.
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AWC Registration Kiosk open
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7:30 — 8:30 am Networking breakfast
8:30 — 9:30 am City hot topics roundtable discussion
City officials are called upon to address a
General session myriad of issues in their communities, from
infrastructure funding to affordable housing to
climate action. Join AWC staff and your city
colleagues for a roundtable discussion of
these critical issues, where you can share
ideas and resources and learn more about
related legislative proposals.
9:30 — 9:40 am Break
9:40 — 10:30 am Federal legislative update (tentative)
Interested in what is going on in the other
Washington? Join our partners at the
National League of Cities for an overview of
what Congress and current administration
are working on and how it will impact cities.
1 10:35 — 11:20 am General session
11:20 — 11:25 am Closing
That's a wrap for City Action Days! Travel
General session home safely and remember to register for our
Friday lunchtime City Action Calls.
11:25 am — 12:15 Networking lunch
pm
12:30 — 3 pm Hill climb
Join city officials as they head to Capitol Hill
to engage directly with legislators.
1 pm Photo at the Capitol steps
We encourage everyone to gather on the
grand staircase on the north side of the
Capitol building, facing the Temple of Justice.
1:15 — 3 pm Capitol Campus tours
Tours begin on the second floor in the North
Foyer of the Legislative building; this is the
main entrance at the top of the grand
staircase.
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Please note that the ADA accessible
entrance is on the south side of the building.
Take an elevator to the second floor and
follow the signs around to the north side of
the building. You may familiarize yourself with
the map of the Capitol Campus, which
includes parking information.
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Date: January 6, 2026
To: City Council
From: Kari Martinez -Bailey, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
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Subject: City Council Assignments for 2026-2027
Summary: Council members are asked to serve on a variety of internal and external boards, committees,
and commissions. Some assignments are either required by State statute or by the organization's bylaws.
Every two years, City Council reviews the current assignments for possible alteration and updates in
assignments. The Mayor works with Council members to determine each member's interest in serving on
these various committees and then presents a draft assignment list to the full Council for its consideration.
Strategic Plan: This proposal directly aligns with Strategic Focus Area #1, specifically Goal C,
Increase community engagement outreach with the public and local businesses.
Funding: N/A
Recommendation: For information only.
Relationship to Strategic Plan:
The 2025-2026 Strategic Plan (Resolution 10-24) was approved by the City Council on October 1, 2024.
This proposal directly aligns with Strategic Focus Area #1, specifically Goal C, Increase community
engagement outreach with the public and local businesses.
Background / Analysis:
Members of the Port Angeles City Council not only dedicate time to their duties as Council members, but
they are also asked to serve on a variety of internal and external boards, committees, and commissions.
Appointments to these committees are typically for two years. Committee assignments are made by the
Council as a body, except for the Utility Advisory Committee (UAC). By ordinance, the Mayor is given
the authority to appoint three Council members to serve on the UAC.
Alternates
Most committees have been assigned an alternate representative. While alternates typically do not need to
attend regular committee meetings, they do serve an important role in ensuring that the City is represented
when the assigned Council member(s) cannot attend. Additionally, staff serve as alternates on some
committees, including as the main alternate for the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission. By statute,
only one Council member is assigned to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), therefore there is
no alternate assigned to the LTAC.
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PUD
During the June 3, 2025, joint meeting between City Council and the Clallam County Public Utility
District No. 1 Commissioners, Council and Commissioners expressed an interest in pursuing a joint task
force made up of members of both bodies. During the September 16, 2025, follow-up discussion,
Council voted 6-1 to add the Joint Task Force between the City of Port Angeles and Clallam County
Public Utility District No. 1 to the City's Council Boards, Committees, and Commission appointment
list, and appoint 2-3 Council members to that task force at a time when the City Council assignments are
considered. As a result, this new assignment has been included on the attached list.
List
Council has traditionally considered the appointment list every two years during their meetings in January
of even numbered years. Staff recommend that Council review the list of assignments in preparation for
the January 20, 2026 meeting when assignments are made. Furthermore, after considering the list of
Council assignments, Council may also choose to add or remove assignments altogether.
Reporting
The Council Reports section of the meeting agenda is intended to be a time when Council members can
update the full body on the work of their various committee assignments.
Notification
The City Clerk's Office will send correspondence to each committee, notifying them as to their appointed
Council representative(s). City advisory committees will also reach out to Council members about the
onboarding process.
Funding Overview: N/A
Attachment:
Draft City Council Assignment List
Draft City of Port Angeles Committee Assignment Descriptions
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Green text boxes indicate where assignments are needed
Committee,Board
Commissio 6
DRAFT
City Council
Assignments
or
Members
Dexter
Carr Hamilton Miller
Schwab Hodgson
Suggs
Aligned Response and Care
(ARC) Team
1
Current
4`' Friday / 1:30pm/ City Hall
Rep.
City Wellness Committee
Meets as needed, usually during the hours of
1
Current
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. / City Hall
Rep.
Clallam County Board of Health
No rep
3rd Tuesday of Month at 1:30 p.m. /
needed this
C.C.C.B.R.**
year,
resumes
2029
Clallam Transit System Board
Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at
2 + 2 Alt
Current
Current
10:00 a.m. / Rotating locations
Alt.
Alt.
Economic Development Council
(EDC)
1 staff
Meets quarterly / Skills Center
Feiro Marine Life Center Board
3`d Wednesday / 5:30 p.m. / Feiro
1 + 1 Alt.
Current
Current
Rep.
Alt.
Fireman's Pension Board
Meets once a year / City Hall
Mayor + 1
Current
Current
Alt.
Rep.
Alt.
G.M. Lauridsen Charity Trust
Meets 3rd Thurs of month / llam F.U.M.C*
Mayor
Current
Rep.
Homelessness Task Force
Meets 3' Wednesday of every month / 2:30-
1 + 1 Alt.
Current
4:00 pm / C.C.C.B.R.**
Rep.
Housing Solutions Committee
Meet first Friday of every Month / 9:00 a.m.
1 Staff
Joint Task Force — PUD
(per 911612025 Council Action) 2-3 Council
2 to 3
members /Meet TBD
Law and Justice Council
Meets as needed
1
Current
Rep.
LEOFF I Disability Board
Meets quarterly 2nd Thursday / City Hall
Mayor +1
Current
Rep.
Alternate representatives are assigned to most committees. If you cannot attend, please contact your alternate directly.
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Green text boxes indicate where assignments are needed
Committee,Board
DRA
1
Assignments
or Commission
Members
Dexter Carr
Hamilton
Miller Schwab
Hodgson
Suggs
Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee
1
Current
Meets as needed / City Hall
Rep.
Marine Resources Committee
Meets 3rd Monday / 5:30pm Courthouse
1 + 1 Alt.
Current
Current
Alt.
Rep.
North Olympic Community
Media
1
Current
2"a Tuesday/ 6pm / Virtually
Rep.
North Olympic Peninsula
Recompete Coalition
1 + 1 Alt.
Current
Meets quarterly on 1 st Thurs /
Rep.
Virtually or in -person TBD
North Olympic Peninsula
Resource Conservation &
1 + 1 Alt.
Current
Development Council
Rep.
Meets 4th Thursday / Location varies
Olympic Peninsula Tourism
Commission
1 + 1 Staff
Current
Meets first Thursday / Location varies
Rep.
Peninsula Regional
Transportation Planning
Organization
1 + 1 Alt.
Meets 3rd Friday of every other month
10 a.m.-1 p.m. / location varies
Port Angeles Regional Chamber
of Commerce
1+ 1 Alt.
Current
Meets 3rd Thursday/ 8 a.m. /location varies
Rep.
Solid Waste Advisory
Committee
Current
Current
Meets 4' Wednesday every other month
1 + 1 Alt.
Alt.
Rep.
/3p.m./
C.C.C.B.R."
Strait Ecosystem Recovery
Network
1 + 1 Alt.
Current
Meets quarterly / Red Cedar Hall in Blyn
Rep.
Volunteer Fireman's Pension
Board
Mayor +l
Current
Current
Meets once a year / City Hall
Alt.
Rep.
Alt.
Utility Advisory Committee
Meets 2nd Tuesday of month / 3 p.m. /
3 + 1 Alt.
Current
Current
Current
Current
City Hall
Rep.
Rep.
Rep.
Alt.
William Shore Memorial Pool
District
2 + 1 Alt.
Current
Current
Current
4th Tuesday / 3 p.m. / C.C.C.B.R."
Rep.
Alt.
Rep.
* F.U.M.C. - First United Methodist
Church ** C.C.C.B.R.
- Clallam Countv Commissioner's Board Room
Alternate representatives are assigned to most committees. If you cannot attend, please contact your alternate directly.
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Draft City of Port Angeles Committee Assignment
Descriptions
Aligned Response and Care (ARC) Team
1 Council member assigned
Meets the 0 Friday of the month / 1:30pm / City Hall
Sponsor: City of Port Angeles
ARC Team will ensure administrative alignment of operations by bringing together cross -functional
decision makers to develop strategic city-wide plans to assist unsheltered individuals to safe, designated
facilities, while also safeguarding public spaces. The outcome of this effort will be advising City officials
and key stakeholders on recommended long-term strategies to increase housing of unsheltered individuals
and sustain clean and safe public spaces.
City Wellness Committee
1 Council member assigned
Meets as needed, usually during the hours of 9am to 5pm / City Hall
Sponsor: City of Port Angeles
An employee wellness committee can serve many helpful functions with regard to the successful
development and promotion of a wellness program. The committee consists of approximately 2-12
members, representing a variety of departments, work areas and specialties.
Clallam Countv Board of Health
Forks Council member assigned until 1213112025, Sequim will follow in 2026, then Port Angeles in'29 (3-year terms)
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month / 1:30 pm / Commissioner's Board Room
Sponsor: Clallam County
In 2004 the Board of Health (BOH) adopted an ordinance creating an expanded Clallam County Board of
Health. The Board consists of the Clallam County Board of Commissioners (3), a representative of the
incorporated cities (1), a representative of a hospital district (1), and 2 at -large positions (2) for a total of 7
members. The incorporated cities of Clallam County are asked to reach consensus on a recommendation
for appointment. Port Angeles, Forks and Sequim alternate appointing a representative to the BOH every
three years. City of Forks Council member Jeff Gingell is currently on the board until 12/31/2025. The
next member will be from City of Sequim starting in 2026.
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Clallam Transit System Board
2 Council members assigned
Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month /10am /Rotating locations
Sponsor: Clallam Transit System
321 East Fifth Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Clallam Transit System (CTS) is organized into three departmental areas: operations, maintenance, and
administration. Oversight of all agency operations is the responsibility of the General Manager. Legal
counsel is at the disposal of the General Manager as needed. Agency policy oversight is the responsibility
of an appointed panel of elected officials. The three municipalities within the service area (Forks, Port
Angeles, and Sequim) and Clallam County each appoint two elected representatives to the CTS Board.
Economic Development Council (EDC)
1 Staff member - City Manager assigned & 1 assigned staff member
Meets quarterly / 1 pm / Downtown First Federal Building
Sponsor: Clallam County
Partners throughout Clallam County work together to make the area a great place for businesses to thrive
and people to live. By working collaboratively, they catalyze business leadership, nonpartisan problem -
solving and data -driven strategies to get results for Clallam County.
Feiro Marine Life Center Board
1 Council member assigned
Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month /5:30 p.m. /Feiro
Sponsor: Feiro
A Feiro Board member spends on average between 5-10 hours per month providing organizational
guidance during monthly board and committee meetings, working with the executive director on special
initiatives, and volunteering to carry out programs and projects.
Fireman's Pension Board
Mayor assigned
Meets once a year at City Hall
Sponsor: City of Port Angeles
The Firemen's Pension Board meets annually and consists of the Mayor, the City Clerk, two trustees, and
the Chief Financial officer. The Board administers the Firemen's Pension Plan (FPP), a closed, single -
employer defined benefit pension plan established and amended in conformance with Chapter 41.185
RCW. The FPP provides retirement, disability, long-term care, and death benefits to fire fighters (hired
prior to March 1, 1970) and their beneficiaries. As of October 15, 2017, four individuals and one spouse
are covered by this system.
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GM. Lauridsen Charity Trust
321 East Fifth Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Mayor assigned
Meets 3rd Thurs of month /11am/First United Methodist Church
Sponsor: G.M. Lauridsen Charity Trust
The G.M. Lauridsen Charity Trust Fund provides aid, in the form of grants, to deserving widows in
Clallam County. Money can be used for many purposes including medical needs, rent and utility
payments.
Homelessness Task Force
1 Council member assigned
Meets 3' Wednesday of each month /2:30pm /Meets at the Clallam County Courthouse
Sponsor: Clallam County
The Role and Purpose of the Homelessness Task Force (HTF) is as stated by the Board of Clallam
County Commissioners Resolution 85, 2005. This committee will follow Clallam County Policy and
Procedure 952 - Boards and Committees except as amended by these bylaws. The HTF does not have the
authority outside of its jurisdiction to enforce policy or create rules.
The HTF provides an important link between the public and the Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC). Task Force members provide important information about community needs and opinions that
can affect Clallam County policies and lead to improved services for county citizens dealing with issues
of housing or homelessness.
Solutions Committee
1 Staff member assigned
Meets the first Friday of every month /9:00 a.m. / Clallam County Courthouse
Sponsor: Clallam County
The Clallam County Board of Commissioners recognizes the need to find innovative housing solutions in
Clallam County. On March 15, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners established a Housing Solutions
Committee under Resolution 32, 2022. The committee shall be responsible for developing programs to
promote housing solutions in Clallam County. The committee will also make recommendations to the Board
of Clallam County Commissioners for expenditures of 1406/1590 funds.
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Joint Task Force — PUD
2-3 Council members assigned
Meets Quarterly, TBD
Sponsor: TBD
321 East Fifth Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
At this time, the scope for the task force was discussed as the following three items: Joint Efforts on
Alternative Energy Projects, Joint Purchasing and Bidding Opportunities, Joint Efforts Regarding Respective
Bonneville Power Administration. Additional details would be discussed at the inaugural meeting of the Joint
Task Force. Meeting frequency would be on a quarterly basis to assess shared priorities and examine
innovative, cost-effective strategies to enhance service delivery, strengthen system infrastructure, and ensure
long-term sustainability.
Law and Justice Council
1 Council member assigned
Meets as needed/Clallam Commissioners Board Room
Sponsor: Clallam County
The purpose of the Law and Justice Council is to provide a forum and structure to coordinate all civil and
criminal justice agencies, programs and services in Clallam County.
LEOFF I Disability Board
2 Council members assigned
Meets quarterly on the 2"d Thursday/City Council Chambers
Sponsor: City of Port Angeles
City of Port Angeles LEOFF I Disability Board — The COPA LEOFF I Disability Board duties include review
of medical claims and requests for disability leave and retirement by LEOFF I members (law enforcement
officers and firefighters who entered service before October 1, 1977).
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
1 Council member assigned
Meets as needed / City Council Chambers
Sponsor: City of Port Angeles
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reviews, comments, and makes recommendations to the City
Council on activities and/or facilities to be funded by lodging excise tax revenues. The Committee's
recommendations must be related to the statutory purposes of paying for the cost of tourism promotion
and/or acquisition or operation of tourism -related facilities. The members of the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee are appointed to one-year terms, with possible reappointment for successive terms.
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Marine Resources Committee
321 East Fifth Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
1 Council member assigned
Meets 3rd Monday of the month /5:30 pm /Meets at the Clallam County Courthouse
Sponsor: Clallam County
The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) was established by the Clallam County
Commissioners in 1999 to protect and enhance the local marine environment and contribute to the
protection of the marine environment of the Northwest Straits region. The Clallam MRC is one of seven
MRCs established in the Northwest Straits region as part of the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation
Initiative.
North Olympic Community Media
1 Council member assigned
Second Tuesday of the month at 6pm — virtual / email info@papaonline.com for link to attend
Sponsor: North Olympic Community Media
Peninsula Area Public Access (PAPA) manages two public access channels - Astound by WAVE Cable
21 (standard definition/government focus) and 120 (high definition/community focus) - through an
agreement with the City of Port Angeles which holds the franchise agreement.
PAPA's mission is to offer local programming to county residents which reflects the interests and needs
of the community. Astound reaches about 10,000 households throughout Clallam County In addition,
Peninsula Area Public has apps that allow viewers to access our two channels over the internet on Roku,
Amazon Fire and Apple TV as well as directly on our website.
North Olympic Peninsula Recompete Coalition
1 Council member assigned & 1 alternate
Meets quarterly on the 1s' Thursday/ Virtually or in -person TBD
Sponsor: Clallam County
The Recompete Pilot Program aims to reinvigorate the local economy and connect residents in the prime
age employment group (ages 25-54) to good jobs in Clallam & Jefferson Counties.
It is a federally -funded coalition of local governments, non -profits, community organizations,
educational institutions, tribes, and more who are working together to create new pathways to
meaningful careers on the North Olympic Peninsula.
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Port Angeles, WA 98362
North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council (NOP RC&D)
1 Council member assigned
Meets 4' Thursday of the month /Meets at the John Wayne Marina in Sequim
Sponsor: NOP RC&D
The goals of the NOP RC&D are:
• To develop, support and carry out regional plans for economic and community development;
• To support the efforts of other organizations and agencies to enhance quality of life in the region;
• To provide networking opportunities to collaborate on and advance regional projects;
• To leverage the coordination and cooperation of members in projects which enhance the economy and
environment of the North Olympic Peninsula.
Peninsula Tourism Commission
1 Council member assigned
Meets the 1ST Thursday of the month/11am to 1pm/Locations rotate
Sponsor: Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission
Since January of 2015, the City of Port Angeles has contracted directly with the Olympic Peninsula
Tourism Commission. The City joined eight other jurisdictions and/or entities in an inter -local operating
agreement for the purpose of tourism promotion on the Olympic Peninsula.
Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO)
1 Council member assigned
Meets 3rd Friday every other month / 10am / Location varies
Sponsor: PRTPO
The PRTPO is the Regional Transportation Planning Organization for Clallam, Jefferson, Mason and
Kitsap Counties, located in Northwestern Washington State on the Olympic Peninsula. It is a voluntary
association of cities, towns, counties, ports, tribes, transit agencies and major employers that work
together to develop transportation plans designed to meet the region's future economic and population
growth.
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Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce
1 Council member assigned
Meets 3' Thursday of the month /8am /Location varies
Sponsor: Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce is to provide services and cultivate an
environment where businesses in the region can thrive and connect as a community.
Solid Waste Advisory Committee
1 Council member assigned
Meets 4`" Wednesday every other month /3pm /Clallam County Commissioners Board Room
Sponsor: Clallam County
Assists in the implementation of programs and policies concerning solid waste handling and disposal, and
reviews and comments on proposed changes to the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan. The
committee is comprised of nine representatives; one from each of the incorporated cities, the waste
industry, tribal councils, Clallam County, state and federal agencies, private industry, and one at -large.
Strait Ecosystem Recovery Network
1 Council member assigned
Meets quarterly/ Hybrid meeting
Sponsor: Strait Ecosystem Recovery Network
As a collaborative network, we work toward a healthy and resilient ecosystem that sustains all life and
human wellbeing on the North Olympic Peninsula and along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The area served
by the Strait Ecosystem Recovery Network stretches across the entire northern edge of Washington
State's Olympic Peninsula from Cape Flattery to Point Wilson.
Volunteer Fireman's Pension Board
Mayor assigned, plus one additional Council member
Meets once a year/ Hall
Sponsor: City of Port Angeles
The Volunteer Fire Fighters' Relief and Pension System is a cost -sharing multiple -employer retirement
system that was created by the Legislature in 1945 under Chapter 41.16 RCW. It provides pension,
disability, and survivor benefits. Membership in the system requires service with a fire department of an
electing municipality of Washington State, except those covered by LEOFF.
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WASH I N G T o N, U.S. Port Angeles, WA 98362
Advisory Committee
3 Council members assigned
Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month / 3pm / Council Chambers
Sponsor: City of Port Angeles
The Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) gives advisory recommendations to the City Council on matters
relating to City utility policies and operation. The UAC is comprised of three City Council members, one
member representing the industrial customers of the City's utilities, one member representing a licensed
care facilities in the City, and three members that represent all other customers of the City's utilities.
Members are appointed to four-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms.
William Shore Memorial Pool District
2 Council members assigned
4' Tuesday/3pm/Clallam Commissioners Board Room
Sponsor: William Shore Memorial Pool District
A board of five Commissioners set policy and carry out the official business of the Pool District. Board
Commissioners are composed of two City of Port Angeles Councilpersons, two Clallam County
Commissioners and one at -large Commissioner, who is approved by the WSMPD governing board and
can serve a four-year term.
*Alternate representatives will be assigned to all committees. If you cannot attend, please contact your
alternate directly.
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