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Home My WebLink About02032026 CC Minutes CITY OF PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL Port Angeles, Washington February 3, 2026 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, Hodgson, Miller, Schwab, and Suggs. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,and Clerk Martinez-Bailey. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from City Attorney William Bloor, Mayor Dexter announced the need for a Closed Session. City Attorney William Bloor stated the meeting would be held under RCW 42.30.140(4),to discuss collective bargaining with an employee organization, for 29 minutes until 5:59 p.m.The Executive Session convened at 5:31 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING Mayor Dexter called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council members Hamilton, Hodgson, Miller, Schwab, and Suggs. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager West,Deputy City Manager Goings,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Martinez-Bailey,C.Delikat, B. Smith, S. Carrizosa,J.McKeen, S. Curtin,A.Fountain,M. Young. S. Cartmell,B. Braudrick,and C.Bornsworth. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENT Prior to the first public comment period,the Mayor spoke to individuals in attendance online and in the Council Chambers who may have had an interest in speaking to license plate readers and stated that Council would be addressing the matter during a future agenda. Nancy Stephanz,Port Angeles resident,spoke about item I-2—Aligned Response and Care Team and supported the staff recommendation as it was in the Council packet. Ellen Adams,Port Angeles resident, spoke about drug use and concerns on the west end of Port Angeles near her home and said that the signs installed to limit parking helped improve the area. Mike Doherty, Port Angeles resident, spoke in favor of a pause on the sale of the historic fire hall. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—February 3, 2026 Steve Pelayo,County resident,spoke in opposition of the H-1 —Adopting Updated Lodging Tax Advisory Community Funding Work Plan and Procedures for 2026 item on the agenda. Kelly Johnson, residency not stated, spoke in opposition of the H-1 — Adopting Updated Lodging Tax Advisory Community Funding Work Plan and Procedures for 2026 proposed resolution and spoke in favor of the I-1 —Aligned Response and Acre Team item on the agenda. John Ralston, Port Angeles resident, spoke in opposition of the H-1 — Adopting Updated Lodging Tax Advisory Community Funding Work Plan and Procedures for 2026 proposed resolution. Jim Haguewood,Port Angeles resident,spoke in opposition of camping on public property and asked that the Council oppose HB2489. Ellen Menshew, County resident, spoke in favor of the I-2 —Aligned Response and Care Team item on the agenda and the staff recommendation and hoped that public participation would be an option. Lisa Decker,County resident,spoke in favor of item I-2—Aligned Response and Care Team item on the agenda. Laurel Cripe,Port Angeles resident,spoke in favor of item I-2—Aligned Response and Care Team item on the agenda. Susie Blake,Port Angeles resident,spoke in favor of item I-2—Aligned Response and Care Team item on the agenda and spoke raised concerns about drug use and safety issues in Port Angeles. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Council member Schwab and after hearing no objection the Mayor added 1-4 Permanent Committee Liaisons and J-1 Lease Extension Agreement with the Port of Port Angeles to the Consent Agenda. At the request of Council member Carr and after hearing no objection,the Mayor added 1-3 Ad Hoc Committee Appointment Committees for 2026-2027 to the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Schwab and seconded by Suggs to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. Minutes of December 16, 2025, January 6. 2026, January 20, 2026 and January 27,2026/Approve 2. Expenditure Report between January 10, 2026 and January 23, 2026 in the amount of 3,646,281.72/ Approve 3. Light Operations Material Purchase—Electric Meters/ 1)Approve the purchase of two hundred and forty(240)electric meters from WESCO of Portland, OR, through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement, in the amount of$49,658.40, including applicable taxes, and 2) authorize the City Manager to sign all contract-related documents, to administer the contract, and to make minor modifications as necessary. 4. Waterfront Trails Repairs Contract- SVC-2022-59 (TR0621)—Final Acceptance/ 1)Accept the Olympic Discovery Trial Maintenance Contract Project No. SVC-2022-59 as complete, and 2) authorize staff to proceed with project closeout, and release the retainage upon receipt of all required clearances. 5. Accepting the Salmon Recovery Through Local Planning Grant Number 26-63117-005 / 1)Accept the Department of Commerce Salmon Planning Grant Number 26-63117-005 in the amount of $109,000, and 2)authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all grant-related documents, administer the grant, and make modifications. 6 ITEM ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA/I-3 Ad Hoc Committee Appointment Committees for 2026-2027/Based on the success of the interview and nomination process utilized in 2024 and 2025, staff suggest that Council members Carr, Miller and Schwab serve as the Council appointees to the five ad hoc appointment committees for 2026-2027. 7. ITEM ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA/ I-4 Permanent Committee Liaisons/Based on the final language of Ordinance #3743, Council Liaisons to Permanent Committees will be appointed on an Page 2 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—February 3, 2026 as-needed basis to focus on ensuring specific public policy/work plan items are acted upon by a specific Permanent Committee. When the Council elects to direct a permanent committee to address an item, Council will appoint a member of Council to act as liaison to that Permanent Committee. The liaison will attend the next meeting of that Permanent Committee to explain the specific request/item. After the Permanent Committee has completed its work on the request/item, the Permanent Committee Chair will report on that request/item at the following City Council meeting. 8. ITEM ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA/J-1 Lease Extension Agreement with the Port of Port Angeles/Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a three-year Lease Extension Agreement with Port of Port Angeles in the yearly amount of$85,712.04, with applicable increases in line with CPI in accordance with the agreement, authorize the City Manager to extend the lease as necessary until a permanent home for Parks and Recreation operations is ready for occupancy; and allow the City Manager to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary. Manager West confirmed there was support for staff to reopen the application period to continue to gather applications for those boards that did not receive sufficient applications. There was no objection from Council. Motion carried 7-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Melissa Williams Feiro Presentation Feiro Marine Life Center Executive Director Melissa Williams presented slides of the proposed construction set to break ground in downtown Port Angeles on April 8. Director Williams presentation depicted the center's conceptual design showing the building and its features, including the building's water treatment facility. Director Williams answered questions from Council. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 6:58 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:04 p.m. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Adopting Updated Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Funding Work Plan and Procedures for 2026 Deputy City Manager Calvin Goings introduced the agenda item and introduced Natural Resources and Grant Administrator Courtney Bornsworth who presented slides on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's background and process related to the topic. Council discussion followed. City Attorney Bloor spoke to matter before Council, clarified the funding process, and indicated that the proposal before Council was consistent with State law. Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO.02-26 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Funding Work Plan and Procedures by adding new funding disbursement guidance to include lodging tax fund oversight and administration. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Carr to: Pass the Resolution adopting the updated 2026 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Funding Work Plan and Procedures and authorize the City Manager or their designee to administer the work plan and procedures, and to make minor modifications. Motion carried 5-2 with Hamilton and Schwab in opposition. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED 2. Aligned Response and Care(ARC)Team Deputy City Manager Calvin Goings provided background on the matter,speaking to the original goal of the ARC Team being to ensure administrative alignment of operations by bringing together cross-functional decision makers to develop strategic city-wide plans to assist unsheltered individuals to safe and designated facilities,while also Page 3 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—February 3, 2026 safeguarding public spaces. Deputy City Manager Goings added that the Legislature is scheduled to adjourn on March 12,2026 and that due to any potential impacts the state may have on City policy options,he recognized Council may wish to weigh on these matters after legislative adjournment. Council discussion followed. Manager West spoke to the upcoming work session and suggested that Council consider an early start given the topic and that it may be necessary to carry over the work session into the regular meeting if needed. It was moved by Carr and seconded by Miller to: To address the broader citywide issues of camping and sanctioned encampments,Council as a whole should weigh in on these important matters to provide clear legislative direction to the City Manager through a work session to be held on April 7,2026,from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. Motion carried 6-1 with Schwab opposed. 5. Criminal Justice Update Manager West stated a six-month extension was fully executed by all parties, spoke to a Letter of Agreement to the County on several outstanding contractual items,stated that regular monthly meetings with County and City leadership had been established to address key issues,that weekly internal City staff meetings have been scheduled to successfully manage the collaboration and negotiation process,and that staff were evaluating outside consultation services to review projected/estimated costs and delivery models. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Carr and seconded by Miller to: Authorize the City Manager or their designee to contract for criminal justice consultant services in an amount not to exceed$75,000 and appoint Mayor Dexter as the City's representative to the City's criminal justice negotiations team, and request that the Clallam County Board of Commissioners appoint a Commissioner that represents the City of Port Angeles to their criminal justice negotiations team. Motion carried 7-0. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 8:11 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:17 p.m. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Hamilton spoke about attendance at the Association of Washington Cities City Action Days conference and meetings with Sen. Chapman and Rep. Bernbaum,attendance at a Solid Waste Advisory Committee, a Marine Resources Committee meeting,and spoke to emails received in opposition of license plate readers. Council member Miller spoke about new and past assignments,reminded Council of the upcoming Serenity House Open House and spoke about attendance at the Science of Hope learning event. Deputy Mayor Carr spoke about the Association of Washington Cities City Action Days conference and spoke to her change from past to new committee assignments. Council member Hodgson spoke about the William Shore Pool District Board,a Homelessness Task Force meeting, and license plate reader communications received. Council member Schwab spoke about attendance at his first North Olympic Development Council meeting,an upcoming Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission(OPTC)meeting and his attendance at the upcoming 202,E Tourism Summit,a Recompete quarterly meeting,and license plate reader communications,and spoke of his opposition of HB2489. ' • Council member Suggs spoke to her attendance at a William Shore Pool District meeting where she now serves as Vice Chair,attendance at Marine Resources Committee and Solid Wast Advisory Committee meetings,and spoke to attendance at a recent peaceful protest. Mayor Dexter spoke to attendance at a Peninsula College event for the Science of Hope,the Chamber of Commerce's Community Awards Gala, interest in attendance at OPTC's 2026 Tourism Summit and spoke about Feiro Board work. No other reports were given. Page 4 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—February 3, 2026 INFORMATION Manager West announced an upcoming Strategic Planning Work Session to be held on February 24, from 5pm to 7pm, the State of the City Address scheduled for March 11, from 11:30-1:00 at Field Hall, and announced the need for a closed session for 15 minutes. Manager West asked Council and Leadership Team to gather at the front of the Council Chambers between the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session for a picture celebrating the Seahawks to be submitted as creative content to the Association of Washington Cities for their 'Washington cities love the Seahawks!'promotion. Public Works and Utilities Director Scott Curtin provided an update on the Joint Public Safety Facility project which included information related to failed contractor bids for work on the facility and the need for Clallam County to rebid the project. He reiterated the update was for Council's information only and that he was available for questions. Director Curtin addressed Council's questions. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT Grady,Port Angeles resident,spoke about negative impacts license plate readers have on a community. Glenn Barbieri,Port Angeles resident,spoke about the difficulty of communicating certain issues. John Ralston,Port Angeles resident,urged Council to reduce expenses and to fix the timing of the downtown stoplights. Steve Pelayo,County resident,spoke to H-1 —Adopting Updated Lodging Tax Advisory Community Funding Work Plan and Procedures for 2026. Morgan Barrett,Port Angeles,spoke in opposition of license plate readers. Jim Haguewood,County Resident, spoke about the importance of the upcoming April 7 work session. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from City Attorney William Bloor,Mayor Dexter announced the need for a Closed Session to be held under RCW 42.30.140(4),to discuss collective bargaining with an employee organization for 15 minutes,or until 9:25 p.m. The Mayor stated there would be a five minute break prior to the Executive Session. At 9:05 p.m.,City Council took a five-minute break.At 9:10 p.m.,when their break was finished,Council moved to the Jack Pittis Conference room for the Executive Session. Council transition from the Council Chambers to the Jack Pittis Conference room and the Executive Session convened at 9:12 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. and Council members moved from the Jack Pittis conference room to the Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:27 pm. A K to Dexter,Mayor Kari Martinez-Bai ey,City Clerk Minutes were approved on: rt,‘'r .-y /7 , 0.49a2, Page 5 of 5