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CITY COUNCIL
Port Angeles, Washington
December 16, 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 5:30 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members Hamilton, Miller, Schromen-
Wawrin, Schwab, and Suggs.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager West,Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez-Bailey.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Based on input from City Attorney William Bloor,Mayor Dexter announced the need for an Executive
Session. City Attorney William Bloor stated the Executive Session would be held under the authority of
RCW 42.30110(1)(i)to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel until 5:55 p.m. The City Council
moved to the Jack Pittis Conference room for 35 minutes. The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. At 5:55 p.m.,
35 minutes after the special meeting began,the Executive Session meeting concluded and the City
Council members moved back to the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:55 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 Hamilton, MilllFr, Schromen-
Wawrin(attending virtually), Schwab, and Suggs.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager West, Deputy City Manager Goings, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez-Bailey,
C. Delikat, J. Viada, S. Carrizosa, D. Sharp, S. Curtin,A. Fountain and M. Young.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS,PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Proclamation in Recognition of the Public Service of Schromen-Wawrin
Mayor Dexter read a proclamation recognizing Schromen-Wawrin's public service as a Port Angeles City
Council member from January 2018 to December 2025,recognizing many of his accomplishments over
the last eight years.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—December 16,2025
Kevin Russell, Port Angeles business owner, asked the Council to reconsider additions to the
Comprehensive Plan, specifically adding FPIC matter and the net ecological gain and asked that anyone
associated with a tribe recuse themselves.
President of the Port Angeles Salmon Club, spoke to the LTAC matter on the agenda for a Memorial Day
Halibut Derby and asked that the LTAC Committee.
Susana Spock,on behalf of FutureWise, spoke in favor of the recommendations outlined in the packet as it
relates to guidance offered by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and spoke to housing.
Kelly Johnson,city resident and on behalf of Port Angeles Business Association,spoke to a letter submitted
by the Port of Port Angeles and spoke in opposition of FPIC matter and net ecological gain.
Mimi Smith Dvorak, city resident, handed Council documents that contain information related to adding
the changes to the proposed ordinance that were added on November 18 violated the transparency of the
comprehensive plan development, and quoted a WAC.
Brad Griffith, contractor, brought a cross section of an engineered building material to show the City
Council.
Danny Stieger, city resident, read a statement related to the need for workforce growth and the need for
increasing the Port Angeles housing stock.
Timothy Dalton,Clallam County,spoke about housing solution concerns and the comprehensive plan under
consideration.
James Taylor,city resident, spoke about multifamily housing,and expressed opposition of the FPIC matter
and the net ecological gain and said the actions taken on November 18 were beyond what were obligated,
due to the lack of transparency.
John Ralston, city resident, said that changes the Council were making cause builders challenges. And
implied that the changes the City were making to the sidewalks caused the City to lose a development and
spoke about a radio purchase.
Susie Blake, city resident, spoke of concerns related to zoning changes, in opposition of FPIC matter and
the net ecological gain.
Kevin Cassara, spoke about the spoke about respect the individuals that they represent.
John Worthington, residing outside the city limits, spoke about the Ennis Creek matter on the agenda and
spoke about grant proposed.
Lauren Beard, city resident, spoke in favor of FPIC matter and the net ecological gain.
CONSENT AGENDA
At the request of Council member Schwab, and after hearing no objection,the Mayor added I-1 2026
Clean Energy Implementation Plan, J-1 2026 Visit Port Angeles Tourism and Destination Marketing
Contract, and J-2 Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Grant Acceptance:N Street
Reconstruction—Project(TR0124). At the request of Council member Miller, and after hearing no
objection,the Mayor added J-3 Extension of Criminal Justice Agreement with Clallam County to the
Consent Agenda.
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It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Carr to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes of December 2, 2025 /Approve
2. Expenditure Report: From November 22, 2025 to December 5, 2025 in the amount of$3,144,951.71 /
Approve
3. Ennis Creek Fish Passage Grant Application,Resolution of Support/ 1)Approve and Pass the Ennis
Creek Fish Passage Applicant Authorization Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the
grant application in support of the Ennis Creek Fish Barrier construction grant. /Pass Resolution
# 12-25
4. Clallam County Board of Health Grant Acceptance 1)Accept the grant offered by Clallam County
Behavioral Health Department in the amount of$348,080.43 for the expansion of the Port Angeles
Fire Department's Post Overdose Response program, and 2)authorize the City Manager to sign the
grant funding contract, to implement and approve all actions necessary to accomplish the purposes of
the grant, and to make minor modifications to the contract if necessary.
5. Interagency Agreement Between WA Traffic Safety Commission and the Port Angeles Police
Department/City of Port Angeles/1)Approve the Interagency Agreement between the Washington
Traffic Safety Commission and the City of Port Angeles for its Police Department for the period of
performance between October Is`, 2025 and September 30, 2026, and 2)authorize the City Manager
to sign and to implement all actions necessary to manage and administer the Agreement.
6. Assistance to Firefighters Grant Acceptance and Equipment Purchase/ 1)Authorize the City Manager
or their designee to sign the Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant and
2) make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary, to ensure compliance with the grant
requirements.
7. Fire Department Co-Response Innovation Grant/ 1)Authorize the City Manager to accept the
BHCORE grant award for the expansion of the Port Angeles Fire Department's Post Overdose
Response program, 2)Authorize the City Manager to sign the grant funding contract, to implement
and approve all actions necessary to accomplish the purposes of the grant, and to make minor
modifications to the contract if necessary and 2) The BHCORE grant contract requirements are
expected to be similar to those of the 2024 BHCORE City Council-approved grant award.
8. Northwest Safety Services, LLC Service Contract SVC-2022-66—Amendment No. 4/ 1)Approve
amendment no. 4 to service contract with Northwest Safety Services, LLC, SVC-2022-66, increasing
the total contract value by$14,299.20 to a new not to exceed amount of$60,575.20 to include twelve
(12) days of staff training in 2026 and extend the agreement expiration date through December 31,
2026, 2)and authorize the City Manager to sign all contract-related documents, to administer the
contract, and to make minor modifications as necessary.
9. ITEM MOVED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA/I-1 2026 Clean Energy Implementation Plan/
Approve and adopt the 2026 Clean Energy Implementation Plan.
10. ITEM MOVED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA/J-1 2026 Visit Port Angeles Tourism and
Destination Marketing Contract/Authorize the City Manager to enter into contract with Wander
Fuca, LLC for Visit Port Angeles Tourism and Marketing Services in 2026, 2) authorize the City
Manager to approve and implement up to two one-year extensions of services with Wander Fuca,
LLC and execute all contract documents, to administer the contract, and make minor modifications if
necessary.
11. ITEM MOVED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA/J-2 Washington State Transportation Improvement
Board Grant Acceptance: N Street Reconstruction—Project(TR0124)/Accept the Washington State
Transportation Improvement Board(TIB)design and construction grant in the amount of$2,188,652,
allocate an additional$47,164 in TBD funds to project TR0124, and authorize the City Manager to
execute a TIB grant agreement and make minor modifications as necessary.
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12. ITEM MOVED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA/J-3 Extension of Criminal Justice Agreement with
Clallam County/ Approve a 6-month extension of the 2015 interlocal agreement for Criminal Justice
services with Clallam County, with amendments, and 2) authorize the City Manager to approve a
written extension agreement consistent with this memo, administer the extension agreement, and
continue to negotiate with the county to achieve a new, long-term interlocal agreement for criminal
justice services.
Council discussion followed.
Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Schwab and seconded by Miller to:
Suspend the rules for the duration of tonight's meeting to allow council members the ability to use the
restroom without needing a designated break or making a motion of personal privilege.
The motion failed 1-6 with Schwab in favor.
The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:01 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:06 p.m.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2045 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update(CPA 25-0004)
Deputy City Manager Goings presented the agenda item and introduced Natural Resources and Grant
Administrator Courtney Bornsworth, who presented slides and spoke to the agenda item, stating the
comprehensive plan establishes the community's long range vision for the next 20 years, adding that a
major update to the plan every ten years is mandated under the Growth Management Act. She stated the
Vision 2045 update reflects 18 months of extensive public outreach, engagement activities included
twelve planning commission meetings, six stakeholder advisory committee meetings, a city-wide vision
survey,targeted interviews, a three-day storefront studio, a draft planned workshop and citywide public
survey,presentations to community and civic groups, a SEPA environmental impact statement, an open
house, and a City Council Work Session.
Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3758
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.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Miller and seconded by Schwab to:
Adopt the ordinance incorporating the amended policies as recommended in the memo.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Carr to:
Amend the main motion to strike the language in the new policy LU 7.15, and replace with the following:
Coordinate with the Klallam tribal governments as willing to develop a formal governing policy that
facilitates codification of the Port Angeles municipal code,protecting and recognizing tribal self-
governance and Klallam ability to protect treaty resources reserved in the 1855 Point-NO Point Treaty.
Which is the law of the land. The policy will be jointly developed with Klallam and tribal governments
and the City of Port Angeles and to be brought back to the City Council and to be completed before 2027.
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Council discussion followed.
The Mayor restated the motion before Council:
Amend the main motion to strike the language in the new policy LU 7.15, and replace with the following:
Coordinate with the Klallam tribal governments as willing to develop a formal governing policy that
facilitates codification of the Port Angeles municipal code,protecting and recognizing tribal self-
governance and Klallam ability to protect treaty resources reserved in the 1855 Point-NO Point Treaty.
Which is the law of the land. The policy will be jointly developed with Klallam and tribal governments
and the City of Port Angeles and to be brought back to the City Council and to be completed before 2027.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Suggs to:
Amend the amendment to reinclude the struck language and change the proposed replacement language to
a new policy or action.
The motion to amend passed 5-2 with Dexter and Schwab opposed.
Prior to the vote,the Mayor clarified the motion before the Council was an amended main motion and
would keep the language originally struck and if the motion passed,the comprehensive plan would now
include the proposed language in LU-7.15, explore additional consultative best practices similar to
meaningful consultation, as written on page G of the City Council packet and also include the proposed
language from Council member Suggs.
With the passage of the amendment to the amendment of the main motion,the amendment before
Council:
Amendment to the amendment,putting the language back in, LU 07:15 and add the new language.
Explore additional consultative best practices similar to Meaningful Consultation and close coordination
with the Washington State Department of Commerce and Tribal representatives,and include, coordinate
with the Klallam tribal governments as willing to develop a formal governing policy that facilitates
codification of the Port Angeles municipal code, protecting and recognizing tribal self-governance and
Klallam ability to protect treaty resources reserved in the 1855 Point-NO Point Treaty. Which is the law
of the land. The policy will be jointly developed with Klallam and tribal governments and the City of Port
Angeles and to be brought back to the City Council and to be completed before 2027.
The motion to amend failed 3-4 with Carr, Schromen-Wawrin and Suggs in favor.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
Amend the comprehensive plan by adding a new policy, which would be in the land use housing section
to the housing element, and that would be LU-H-to be determined section. Land capacity must be
assigned to income levels based on local market affordability data. When capacity is insufficient for any
income segment,the City must evaluate and implement appropriate responses, including affordable
housing incentives, mandatory affordability requirements or partnerships with non-profit developers.
The motion to amend failed 3-4 with Carr, Schromen-Wawrin and Suggs in favor.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
Amend the main motion,to remove industrial zoning from critical areas on the future land use map and
adjust land capacity analysis accordingly.
The motion to amend failed 3-4 with Carr, Schromen-Wawrin and Suggs in favor.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
A motion to amend the main motion,to recommend a new policy, C-1.11,which would state: Culverted
stream reaches must be protected with the same buffers and standards as open stream channels.
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Development adjacent to converted streams shall maintain buffer vegetation and natural drainage patterns
to preserve groundwater recharge, water quality functions and riparian connectivity, the City must
prioritize daylighting of culverted streams during redevelopment.
The motion to amend failed 2-5 with Carr and Schromen-Wawrin in favor.
Schwab called the question and Miller seconded.
The motion failed 4-3 with Carr, Schromen-Wawrin and Suggs opposed.
Clerks note: This motion required two-thirds to pass.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
Continue the matter to allow staff time to complete proper income disaggregation analysis showing actual
capacity by income band, document existing or committed subsidies/incentives for each income level,and
prepare a binding implementation timeline for regulatory and financial tools.
The motion to continue failed 2-5 with Carr and Schromen-Wawrin in favor.
The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 8:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:59 p.m.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
Table the Comprehensive Plan motion until Council revive it later in the meeting.
The motion carried 7-0.
Due to a number of those in attendance being to be present during the Councils consideration of the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee matter, the Mayor moved to that agenda item.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. 2026 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Budget Recommendation
Deputy City Manager Goings presented the agenda item and introduced Natural Resources and Grant
Administrator Courtney Bornsworth Courtney, who then presented slides and provided background on the
matter. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Miller to:
After the motion was made and amended,the Council considered the final motion:
Adopt the recommendations from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and direct staff to bring to City
Council prior to the next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting and draft a Resolution to set policy
for Lodging Tax Advisory Committee that includes fully funding the administrative costs of Lodging Tax
administration and request the Finance Director include this item in the next formal budget amendment to
the 2026 Budget, and approve the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendation to open a second
request for proposals for applications in 2026.
The motion carried 7-0.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
Glenn Barbiari, city resident, spoke about his letter to the City Council.
John Worthington, residing outside the city limits, spoke about creeks, grants and fish culverts.
Steve Pelayo, residing outside the city limits, spoke to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee administrative
costs requested by the City.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
The Mayor returned to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update proposed ordinance that had been
placed on the table. There were no objections from Council.
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It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
Add a new Comprehensive Plan policy and a new section to Housing Element Land Capacity Analysis:
Policy H-##: "Emergency shelters and emergency housing, as defined in RCW 36.70A.030, are permitted
uses in all zones where residential dwelling units, hotels, or public facilities are allowed. The City may
establish reasonable occupancy, spacing,and intensity requirements by ordinance to protect public health
and safety, provided such requirements do not prevent the development of sufficient emergency housing
beds and units to accommodate the City's allocated need as identified in the Housing Element."
Add new section to Housing Element Land Capacity Analysis:
• STEP Housing Capacity and Zoning Compliance. Emergency housing, emergency shelters,
permanent supportive housing, and transitional housing(collectively, STEP housing) are critical
to addressing Port Angeles's emergency housing need of 200 units.
• Zoning Compliance: Emergency housing and emergency shelters are permitted uses (not
conditional uses) in all zones where hotels are permitted, consistent with RCW 35.21.683.
• Land Capacity: The City has identified sufficient land capacity to accommodate 173 indoor
emergency housing units and 299 permanent supportive housing units.
• Implementation Timeline:Any zoning code amendments required to achieve STEP housing
compliance shall be adopted concurrently with CPA 25-0004 and REZ 25-0153,per RCW
36.70A.115.
The motion to amend failed 3-4 with Carr, Schromen-Wawrin, and Suggs in favor.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
Remove non-binding words from the Critical Areas provisions, including"strives for"and"to the extent
feasible", and delete the phrase'in State-designated Critical Areas' from Policies C-1.3, C-1.8, C-2.3, and
LU-7.12 and replace with'in critical areas'or'in areas designated as critical areas under RCW
36.70A.172.
It was moved by Schwab, discussion ensued,to:
Adjourn and continue the meeting to the next day, December 17', 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Council discussed
the motion.
Attorney Bloor provided guidance on the motion before the Council.
Point of Order by Schromen-Wawrin, stating the motion was not seconded.
The Clerk noted that discussion took place after the motion was made. The Mayor agreed that discussion
took place after the motion was made.
Schromen-Wawrin appealed the Mayor's decision and it was seconded by Carr.
The Council then took a vote if the Mayor's ruling should stand.
The Council voted to disregard the Mayor's ruling,the appeal of the decision of the Mayor was a tie
at 3-3.
The Mayor spoke to the motion on the table.
Point of Order by Schromen-Wawrin, stating the Council needed to move directly to the vote.
Council returned to the motion to:
Adjourn and continue the meeting to December 17', 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
The motion to adjourn failed 3-4 with Dexter,Hamilton,and Schwab in favor.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Suggs to:
Extend the meeting until 10:30 p.m.
The motion carried 6-1 with Hamilton opposed.
Council discussion followed.
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It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
After the amendment was amended,the Council considered the motion:
To include,remove non-binding words from the Critical Areas provisions, including"strives for"and"to the extent
feasible",and delete the phrase'in State-designated Critical Areas'from Policies C-1.3,C-1.8,C-2.3,and LU-7.12
and replace with'in critical areas'or'in areas designated as critical areas under RCW 36.70A.172 and add correct
sentence grammar.
The motion to amend failed with Carr, Schromen-Wawrin,and Suggs in favor.
After all amendments were cleared,the Council returned to main motion that was moved by Miller
and seconded by Schwab to:
Adopt the ordinance incorporating amended policies as recommended in the staff memorandum.
Final motion carried 5-2 with Dexter, Hamilton,Miller, Schromen-Wawrin,and Schwab in favor.
It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Miller to:
Direct staff to incorporate government-to-government relationships into the 2025-2026 Strategic plan as
follows reach out and coordinate with Klallam tribal governments as willing to develop a formal
governing policy that facilitates codification of the Port Angeles Municipal Code,protecting and
recognizing tribal self-governance and Klallam ability to protect treaty resources reserved in the 1855
point no point treaty,which is the law of the land. The policy will be jointly developed with Klallam
tribal governments and the City of Port Angeles and to be brought back to the City Council.
Motion carried 7-0
2. Citywide Rezone for Vision 2045 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update(REZ 25-0153)
Deputy City Manager Goings presented the agenda item.
Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.3759
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
Adopt the Ordinance 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.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. 2025 Housing Action Plan Periodic Update(CPA 25-0112)
Deputy City Manager Goings presented the agenda item.
Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
•
ORDINANCE NO.3760
It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Carr to:
Adopt 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.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. 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 presented the agenda item.
Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
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ORDINANCE NO.3761
It was moved by Suggs and seconded by LSW to:
Adopt 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.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Hamilton thanked Council member Schromen-Wawrin for his service.
Council member Miller expressed appreciation for Council member Schromen-Wawrin's work on Council.
Deputy Mayor Carr recognized being encouraged to run for Council through Council member Schromen-
Wawrin's encouragement.
Council member Schwab expressed his appreciation for Council member Schromen-Wawrin providing his
point of view during discussion.
Council member Suggs recognized Council member Schromen-Wawrin's efforts working with native
youth.
Mayor Dexter expressed serving with Council member Schromen-Wawrin the last 8 years.
Council member Schromen-Wawrin expressed his appreciation for the kind words.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION
Manager West spoke on behalf of himself and staff regarding Council member Schromen-Wawrin's public
service over his last 8 years.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:33.
Kate Dexter, Mayor Kari Martinez-Bailey, City Cl
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