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Home My WebLink About06022026 CC MinutesCITY OF PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL Port Angeles, Washington June2,2026 This meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting CALL TO ORDER SPBCIAL MEETING Mayor Dexter called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:00 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 Sahandy, Clerk Martinez-Bailey EXECUTIVE SESSION Bur"d on input fro- City Attorney Sheida Sahandy, Mayor Dexter announced the need for an Executive Session. Atiorney Sahandy stated the meeting would convene in Executive Session as authorized under RCW 42.30.110 in order to discuss potential litigation with its legal counsel, per RCW 42'30.110(1)(i) for 25 minutes, or until 5:55 p.m. The Executive Session convened at 5:30 p.m. City Council then moved to the Jack Pittis conference room. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:55 p.m. CALL TO ORDER-REGI]I,AR MEETIN G 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, Hodgson, Miller, Schwab, and Suggs. Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager West, Deputy City Manager Goings, Attorney Sahandy, Clerk Martinez- Bailey, C. Delikat, J. Viada, S. Carrizosa, J. McKeen, S. Curtin, A. Fountain, J. Boehme, T. Hayes, M. Young, E. Waterkotte, T. Carlstrom, C. Bornsworth, and S. Cartmell. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCB Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CERBMONIAL MATTERS. PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 4. Proclamation in Recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the Port Angeles Farmer's Market Mayor Dexter invited Port Angeles Farmers Market Board Secretary Vanessa Berrington to the front of the Chambers and read a proclamation celebrating the Port Angeles Farmers Markets 25Ihyeat and stated the Market supports artisans and the sustainability of family farms, adding to our local quality of life. PORT ANGELES CITY COLTNCIL MEETING - June 2,2026 3. Proclamation in Recognition of June 2026 ts Pride Month Mayor Dexter read a proclamation declaring June 2026 as Pride Month in Port Angeles and encouraged residents and visitors to join in celebrating the spirit and dedication of the vibrant and diverse community l. Employee Recognition - Jonathan Boehme Mayor Dexter invited Port Angeles' Civil Engineer Jonathan Boehme to come forward and read a proclamation in recognition of his public service to the city and spoke to his unwavering commitment to both the residents of Port Angeles and his team. 2. Proclamation in Recognition of the Public Service of Frank McPhee Mayor Dexter read a proclamation in recognition of former Mayor Frank McPhee, recognized him for his lifelong service to the Port Angeles community, serving as a Council member from 1986 to 1989, during which time he was elected by his peers to serye as Mayor from l9B7 to 1989. The Mayor announced a l0-minute reception at 6:18 p.m. Council members dispersed for refreshments in the lobby. The meeting reconvened at 6:28 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT John Ralston, city resident, spoke to agenda items ,SZC 2026-19 Race Street Landscape Maintenance and Continuation of ShorfTerm Lodging Licensing Services. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Councilmember Suggs stating a conflict of interest, Mayor Dexter pulled SVC 2026-19 Race Street Landscape Maintenance from the Consent Agenda. At the request of Council member Schwab, and after hearing no objection, Mayor Dexter added G-l - Municipal Code Amendments to portions of Titles I I , 14, and I I of the Port Angeles Municipal Code - Fire, Life Safety Inspections, Certfficate of Occupancy, and Administrative Procedure Updates (MCA 26-0044), G-2 - Municipal Code Amendment to Title I8 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code - Type 0 / Over-the-Counter Permitting Program Expansion (MCA 26-0067), J-l - Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation Pine/Cedar (WWI0lS) CON-2026-09, and J-2 - CON 2026- I4, C-Street Chip Seal Construction Contract to the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Schwab and seconded by Miller to approve the Consent Agenda to include: l. Minutes from May 5,2026 I Approve 2. Expenditure Report: Between May 9, 2026 andMay 22,2026 in the amount of $3,245,358.77 I Approve 3. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA / SVC 2026-19 Race Street Landscape Maintenance 4. Continuation of Short-Term Lodging (STL) Licensing Services I l) Authorize the City Manager to approve and sign a one-year contract extension with Neumo for short-term lodging licensing services in an amotmt not to exceed $26,302.12, and 2) to make modifications if necessary. 5, Cisco Meraki Software Licensing 3-Year Renewal ll) Approve a three-year subscription renewalfor Cisco Merctki software licensing and support (NASPO Contract #05519),from SHI in the amount of $67,668.44 including tax, and 2) uuthorize the City Manager to administer the purchase and make mo difi cations if ne ces s ary. 6. Veeam Backup Software Renewal I I) Approve the one-year subscription renewal of Veeam Data Cloud Premium M365 and Veeam Data Platform Backup Solution (NASPO Contract #14922), from SHI in the amount of $46,018.51 including tax, and 2) authorize the City Manager to administer the purchase ancl make modffications if necessary. 7. ADDBD TO CONSENT AGENDA / G-1 - Municipal Code Amendments to portions of Titles 11, 14, and 18 of the Porl Angeles Municipal Code - Fire, Life Safety Inspections, Certificate of Page2 of 6 PORT ANGELES CITY COI-INCIL MEETING -June 2,2026 Occupancy, and Administrative Procedure Updates (MCA 26-0044) / Conduct Second Reading / Adopt Ordinance #3764 8. ADDED TO CONSENT AGEND A I G-2 - Municipal Code Amendment to Title 18 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code - Type 0 / Over-the-Counter Permitting Program Expansion (MCA 26- 0067) / Conduct Second Reading / Aclopt Ordinunce #3765 g. ADDED TO CONSENT AGEND A I J-l - Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation Pine/Cedar (WWl01S) CON-2026-09 / Awarcl a construction contract to SCI Infrastructure, LLC, out of SeaTac, WA, for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation contract, CON-2026-09, for the total bid amount of $57t,052.65 (Base'Bid pfuts Aclclitive 1,2, ancl 3 including applicable taxes, approve the transfer of $164,082.67 from the "A" St Wastewater Capacity Improvement (W0222) proiect to the 2026 Neighborhootl Su*", Restoration project (W'l,l/|015), and authorize the City Manager to sign all contract - relatecl documents, to administer the contract, and to make minor modifications as necessary. 10. ADDED TO CONSENT AGEND A I J-2 - CON 2026-14, C-street Chip Seal Construction Contract I Awarcl a construction contract to Sierra Santa Fe Corp. of Ridgefield, Washington for the CON 2026-14, 2026 C-Street Chip Seal Project in the amount of $232,000, includingapplicable taxes, and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute all contract-related documents, to administer the contract, and make minor modifications as necessary. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS t The2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan The Mayor tumed the meeting over to Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa who provided background and a presentation on the matter, pr-vided a high-level overview of the Capital Facilities Plan process, funding sources, expenses, and somi new projects included within the plan. She reminded Council it was the first reading of the resolution for consideration of adoption of that plan. At 6:58 p.m. the Mayor opened the Public Hearing' Nick Roberts, county resident, spoke in favor of prioitizingthe rebuilding of the Ediz Hook boat launch' Ross Bevier, spoke in favor of prioritizing the rebuilding of the Ediz Hook boat launch. Diana Haase, city resident, spoke in favor of prioritizing the rebuilding of the Ediz Hook boat launch. Ward Dunscomb, county resident, spoke in favor of prioritizing the replacement of the Ediz Hook boat launch. Susannah Spock, city resident and Water, Fish and Wildlife Program Manager at Futurewise, spoke in favor of the restoration of Valley Creek. Roger Droz, city resident, spoke in favor of prioritizing the rebuilding of the Ediz Hook boat launch. Steve Pelayo, county resident, spoke about differences in forecasting from the previous year. Mayor Dexter continued the matter to the June 1'6,2026 meeting. Page 3 of6 PORT ANGELES CITY COLINCIL MEETING - June 2,2026 The Mayor read the resolution, RBSOLUTION NO. ARESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the City's Capital Facilities Plan for 2027 -2032,which includes the City' s Transportation Improvement Program for the years2027 -2032. Council discussion followed. Staff answered Council's questions It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Carr to: Add a project to the Capital Facilities and Transportation Improvement Plan that evaluates the condition and future needs of the City's baseball and softball facilities. The study would provide a roadmap for strategic investments, identify maintenance and capital improvement priorities, and position the City to pursue grants, lodging tax funding, partnerships, and other outside funding sources to improve these facilities for current and future generations. The motion caried 7-0. The matter was continued to the June 16, 2026 meeting. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7 :36 p.m. The meeting reconvened aI 7:42 p.m Council discussion ensued. Staff answered Council's questions. OTHER CO TIONS 1. TR0121 - Pavement Management Plan: Consultant Findings Directorof Public Works Scott Curtin, City EngineerJonathanBoehme, and CivilAJtility EngineerTimothy Hayes, presented slides that identified the purpose of pavement management, explained how the information was gathered, and what the findings showed. Council discussion followed. Staff answered Council's questions. It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Miller to: Direct staff to incorporate the findings from the Pavement Management Plan into the future budget process and Capital Facilities Plan updates and return to City Council with specific project priorities and additional funding alternatives. Motion carried 7-0. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break aL 9:12 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:19 p.m. 2. ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA / E- 3 - SVC 2026-19 Race Street Landscape Maintenance After the break, Council member Suggs did not return to the Council Chambers. Mayor Dexter provided background on the item as it related to decisions made by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. It was moved by Carr and seconded by Miller to: Award a construction contract SVC-2026-19 to Buck's Northwest Landscaping,LLC of Port Angeles, WA to provide landscaping maintenance on Race Street in the not to exceed amount of $29,540.76 including taxes, and authorize the City Manager to sign all contract-related documents, to administer the contract, and to make minor modifications as necessary. Motion carried 4-2 with Hamilton and Schwab in opposition. Page 4 of6 PORT ANGELES CITY COLTNCIL MEETING - June2,2026 Council member Suggs returned to the Council Chambers. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT J""Li B.r*-ond, city resident, spoke on behalf of the homeless population, in particular, the elderly members and her experiences on Clallam Transit. Thomas Menliel, city resident, spoke on the topic of homelessness thanked Council and staff for efforts to keep the community safe. Bradley Calloway, city resident, spoke about funding as it related to pars and bike lanes and road maintenance. Tim Messmer, city resident, spoke about the need for road maintenance on Laurel Street. John Ralston, city residents, spoke about bike lanes and in opposition of the City's bike plan. Sue Lindall, county resident, spoke about the needs for trash bins in the neighborhood in particular, her neighborhood, community partnership, Justin Williamson, city resident, spoke about City debt. Steven Pelayo, county resident, spoke with concerns over the Neumo contract on the Consent Agenda. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Suggs spoke about attendance at a joint meeting between the Council assigned subcommittee and the PUD. Council member Schwab North spoke about attendance at a North Olympic Development Council meeting and Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission meetings, an upcoming Elevate PA meeting and the Chamber luncheon. Council member Hodgson provided William Shore Pool, Chamber of Commerce and Homelessness Task Force updates. Deputy Mayor Carr spoke about attendance at a Utility Advisory Committee meeting, shared Clallam Transit updates, and invited Council, staff and the community to the Pride on the Pier event. Council member Miller spoke about attendance at a Utility Advisory Committee and Elevate PA meetings, a Public Safety Advisory Board ad hoc meeting, spoke to the Clallam Transit public comment related to bulky items, meeting with members of the community, and work with Rise Rescue Alliance. Council member Hamilton spoke about attendance at a Utility Advisory Committee meeting and a Field Hall Gala event, Port Angeles High School Scholarship Awards, attendance at a joint meeting between the Council assigned subcommittee and the PUD and an upcoming Utility Advisory Committee meeting. Mayor Dexter provided update on attendance at the Association of Washington Cities meeting and will be attending the National League of Cities conference. No other reports were given. Page 5 of6 PORT ANGELES CITY COLTNCIL MEETING - June 2,2026 INFORMATION Manager West reminded Council of the June 23 joint work session with the Board of Clallam County Commissioners. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:58 p.m. 1 Kate Mayor Kari Martinez-Bailey, City Minutes were approved on: E Page 6 of6