HomeMy WebLinkAbout10282025 MinutesCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEBTING
Port Angeles, Washington
October 28,2025
This meeting wcts held as a hybrid meeting.
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAI, MEETIN G
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 (arriving at 5:39 p.m.), Council Members Hamilton, Miller,
Schwab, and Suggs (aniving at 5:03).
Members Absent: Council member Schromen-Wawrin.
Staff Present: City Manager West, Deputy City Manager Goings, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez-Bailey' C. Delikat,
B. Smith, S. Carizosa, S. Curtin, D. Sharp, A. Fountain, S. Cartmell, H. Jones, E. Waterkotte and M. Young.
WORK SESSION
tvtuyo. Dexter opened the meeting and rurned the Work Session over to City Manager Nathan West who then spoke
about the purpose of the special meeting.
He spoke to the content of the presentation that would include the budget development process, the 2026
Preliminary Operating Budget, and the 2026 Budget schedules with an opportunity for Council discussion. He stated
the 2026 Budget was balanced through the collective and innovative efforts of City Council, City staff and the Port
Angeles Community. He stated a conservative, realistic and conscientious approach was observed to ensure
sustainability and fiscal stewardship. He spoke to the purpose of the Work Session being an opportunity to engage in
discussion and a time for questions regarding the proposed budget. He stated it was also an opportunity to discuss
potential changes as a group and determine ifchanges should be considered as an action item during the adoption of
the 2026 Budget. He spoke to recommendations Council could make which could include funding for a specific
program or an addition of services, suggestions for corresponding budget reductions or revenue collections should
also be considered. He stated the2026 Citywide Budget was balanced at $188,896,600 adding that overall, there was
a20.7Yo decrease compared to 2024. He closed with an overview of the budget process and timelines, as it moves
from creation to adoption. He turned the meeting over to Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa who spoke to the budget
process and presented a slide that demonstrated that work on the budget is a year-round process.
Director Carrizosa's presentation provided an overview of city-wide revenue sources. She stated that the budget
presented reflected the visions, goals and long-term plarLning of Council and Community and that years of cautious
budget planning had enabled the City to provide exemplary services to the community to allow it to move in the
direction of building key services. She closed her presentation by saying the Budget demonstrates the City's
commitment to affordability, fiscal stewardship and provision of essential services, stated the budget is balanced and
reiterated the budget schedule which includes two public hearings. Director Carrizosa added that staff requests
consensus on any items Council would like additional information about or items that will return to Council for
further consideration.
Council recessed for a break at 6:03 pm. Council reconvened at 6:10 p.m.
Council discussion followed.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dexter adjoumed the Special Meeting at 6:45 p.m.
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