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Home My WebLink About06162026 MinutesCITY OF PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL Port Angeles, Washington June 16,2026 This meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting. CAI,I, TO ORDER S PECIAI, 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, Miller, Schwab, and Suggs. Members Absent: Council member Hodgson Staff Present: City Manager West, Attomey Sahandy, Clerk Martinez-Bailey EXECUTIVE SESSION n"ooa o" mp"t from City Attorney Sheida Sahandy, Mayor Dexter announced the need for an Executive Session. Attomey Sahandy stated the meeting would be held under RCW per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) in order to discuss potential litigation with its legal counsel for 50 minutes, or until 5:50 p.m. The Executive Session convened at 5:50 p.m. Council moved to the Jack Pittis Conference room. At 5:50 p.m., the Clerk announced the Council would need an additional 10 minutes, or until 6:00 p.m. in executive session and would return to the Council Chambers at 6:00 p'm' ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. The Council returned to the Council Chambers. CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING Mayor Dexter called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:03 p'm ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council members Hamilton, Hodgson' Miller, Schwab, and Suggs. Members Absent: Council member Hodgson. Staff Present: City Manager West, Deputy City Manager Goings, Attomey Sahandy, Clerk Martinez- Bailey, C. Delikat, B. Smith, S. Carrizosa, J. McKeen, S. Curtin, A. Fountain and M. Young' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAI\CE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS. PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Proclamation in Recognition of Juneteenth Mayor Dexter read a proclamation in recognition of Juneteenth 2026, stating the City Council, officials and "*iloy"". of the City of Port Angeles remain committed to actions and policies created for the purpose of PORT ANGELES CITY COTINCIL MEETING - June 16,2026 preventing, extinguishing, and erasing bias, inequities and violence based on ethnic, religious, racial or cultural groupings. PUBLIC COMMENT Charlene Reynolds, county resident and President of the Peninsula Tennis Club a, spoke in favor of the Facility Improvement Agreement- Peninsula Tennis Club Consent Agenda item. Joshua Crabtree, city resident and speaking on behalf of the Peninsula Tennis Club, spoke in favor of the Facility Improvement Agreement- Peninsula Tennis Club Consent Agenda item. Laurel Cripe, city resident and speaking on behalf of the Peninsula Tennis Club, spoke in favor of the Facility Improvement Agreement- Peninsula Tennis Club Consent Agenda item. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS City Manager Nathan West added an item to the agenda for Council to consider the approval of an additional payment for continued work by Tetra Tech Inc to the PLP group account. The Mayor addecl the item to the agenda under J-2. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Hamilton and seconded by Suggs to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. Minutes for May 19,2026,May 26,2026, and June 2, 2026 I Approve 2. Expenditure Report: Between May 23,2026 and June 5, 2026 inthe amount of $1,694,010.20 / Approve 3. Facility Improvement Agreement- Peninsula Tennis Club / Authorize the City Manager to sign the Facility Improvement Agreement with the Peninsula Tennis Club to upgrade the Tennis Courts at Erickson Playfield. 4. Tree Trimming CON-2025-04 - Final Acceptance I I) Accept the Tree Trimming Project CON-2025- 04 as complete, and 2) authorize staffto proceed with the contract time extension to June 1, 2026, proiect closeout, and release ofthe retainagefunds upon receipt ofall required clearances, and to make any minor modifications as necessary. 5. Termination Acceptance - On-Call Water Main Repair Contract, SVC-2022-65 / I) Accept and acknowledge the termination of the contract by the Director, and 2) authorize staff to proceed with proiect closeout and release the retainage bond upon receipt ofall required clearances. Council discussion followed. Motion carried 6-0. & PURCHASIN 2. Late Item-Harbor Cleanup Process - Remedial Design Fee Prior to considering the matter, Council member Suggs left the room due to a conflict of interest and recused herself as the result of her employer named as a potential liable party. Manager West, provided background on the matter, explained the need for the proposed action before Council, and spoke to the timing issue behind any delay to a future meeting. It was moved by Miller and seconded by Schwab to: Authorize the City Manager to approve an additional payment for continued work by Tetra Tech Inc to the Potential Liable Party group account, and approve and execute modifications and amendments to support continued work as required under the PLP's cost sharing agreement over time. Motion carried 5-0 with Suggs recused from the discussion and vote. Page 2 of5 PORT ANGELES CITY COLTNCIL MEETING - June 16,2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. The2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa spoke to the second review of the matter before Council and explained some of the changes that took place between the first and second review' At 6:31 p.m. the Mayor continued the public hearing. Hearing no one on-line or in the Council Chambers wished to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading of the resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 07-26 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the City's Capital Facilities Plan for 2027 -2032,whichincludes the City's Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2027 -2032. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Carr to: Amend PK0420 Ediz Hook Dock Repair Project to add phase 2 identifu replaced floating docks are protected. Council discussion followed. The Mayor proposed an alternative motion, discussion ensued and no objections were heard. The Mayor restated the motion: Amend PK0420 Ediz Hook Dock Repair Project to add phase 2 identify alternatives to ensure the floating docks are protected. Motion carried 6-0. 2. HB 2015 Criminal Justice Tax Increase Ordinance The Mayor presented the agenda item and turned the meeting over to Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa who presented slides on the matter. Director Carrizosa said the matter was before Council as a continuation of a previous Council discussion that occurred on May 5th regarding the criminal justice sales tax allowable through House Bill 201 5 and as a part of the approval of grant funding from HB 201 5 to support four new Police Officers. At that time, Council passed a motion to direct staff to bring forward all necessary resolutions, documents, and set a public hearing for a councilmanic one lOth of 1 o% sales tax in accordance with house bill2015. At 7:00 p.m., the Mayor opened the Public Hearing. Vanessa Baker, city resident, spoke in favor of the HB 2015 Criminal Justice Sales Tax Increase proposed ordinance and spoke to consistency in compliance. Susie Blake, city resident, spoke in favor of additional funding for public safety. Jim Haguewood, city resident, spoke in favor of the HB 2015 Criminal Justice Sales Tax Increase proposed ordinance and increase in public safety funding. Mayor continued the public hearing to the July 7,2026 meeting. Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, Page 3 of5 PORT ANGELES CITY COLINCIL MEETING - June 16,2026 ORDINANCE NO. _ AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington declaring its intent as authorized by HB 2015 to impose a qualifying local sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent pursuant to RCW 82.14.345, to be used for criminal justice purposes. Council discussion followed After the motion was made and seconded, staff answered Council's questions. It was moved by Schwab and seconded by Hamilton to: Amend Section 4 Use of Funds to State: Monies collected shall be used for Port Angeles Police Department Personnel costs as allowed under Chapter 82.14.345. The motion failed 3-3, with Hamilton, Schwab and Miller voting in favor. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:32 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:37 p.m. CONTRACTS & PI HASING CONTINUED 1. Project 935 Design Services Phase Agreement with Dialog - H0using Pipeline Pilot Project GGO123 Deputy City Manager Calvin Goings explained the connection of the project to the Councils Strategic Plan, stating it is the City's effort to expand affordable, attainable, and accessible housing options for our community. Housing Administrator Jalyn Boado shared a presentation, providing background on the project, proposed schedule andprocess, and scope ofservices. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Carr and seconded by Miller to: Authorize the City Manager to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Dialog to perform design services for the Housing Pipeline Pilot Project GGO123 in an amount not to exceed $1,283,641.00, and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all agreement documents, to administer the agreement, and make modifications if necessary. Motion carried 6-0. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Hamilton to: Excuse Council member Hodgson from the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Suggs shared best wishes to the 2026 graduates. Council member Schwab spoke about attendance at the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission, the Fire Department's annual pancake breakfast, an Elevate PA meeting and joining the City's Wellness Breakfast, attendance at the Chamber of luncheon meeting, ad hoc application review, upcoming AWC conference. Deputy Mayor Carr poke about an upcoming Utility Advisory Committee meeting, a Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization Board meeting and updates. Council member Miller spoke about a Clallam Transit Board meeting and planned topics related to ridership and belongings. Council member Hamilton spoke about attendance at the Utility Advisory Committee meeting, the Port Angeles High School graduation ceremony and a graduation wish to all the 2026 graduates, Pride at the Pier event, and Marine Resources Committee data collection. Page 4 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COLINCIL MEETING - June 16,2026 Mayor Dexter shared a community award presented by the North Olympic Discovery Marathon to the City and spoke about Port Angeles' social climate. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West reminded Council of the upcoming joint work session with the Board of County Commissioners and provided an update on the Managed Shelter RFP SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT Thomas Menliel, city resident, thanked the staff for their assistance with his question and spoke against using salt on the roads. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. Kate Mayor Martinez-B i. ^ Minutes were approved on:JJr l,tu% Page 5 of5