HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/15/2019CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
January 15, 2019
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Brach called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Brach, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmembers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and
Schrornen-Wawrin.
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, B. Smith,
A. Brekke, and S. Carrizosa.
SPECIAL MEETING
Community and Economic Development Director Allyson Brekke introduced Trevor Novanche and Lynnette
Braillard from Vertigo Marketing who gave a 15 minute 2018 campaign update. Associate Planner Ben Braudrick
spoke about the 2019 Work Plan for marketing services. Council discussion followed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Brach announced the need for an Executive Session, a closed Executive
Session, under authority of RCW 42.30.140(4), to discuss collective bargaining with an employee organization, for
approximately 30 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:30 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Executive Session concluded at 6:00 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brach adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER -REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Brach called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Brach, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmembers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and
Schromen-Wawrin.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk, Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, J. Burke, B. Smith,
A. Brekke, and S. Carrizosa.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Brach led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Hilary Powers, city resident, read a poem in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Hadi White, city resident, read a poem in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Annabelle Waldron, city resident, read a poem in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Russel Bauers, city resident, read a poem in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan Wheeler, city resident, spoke about the removal of the sequoia tree from Lion's Park.
Raymond Bowlby, city resident, spoke about using public safety notices to identify danger in relation to Lion's Park.
Tyson Minck, residing outside of Port Angeles, spoke about the removal of the sequoia tree from Lion's Park.
Linda Herring, city resident, spoke about the removal of the sequoia tree that was cut down in Lion's Park.
Elizabeth Dunne, city resident, spoke about the removal of the sequoia tree in Lion's Park and spoke about an
upcoming community event.
Devon Graywolf, city resident, spoke about the removal of the sequoia tree in Lion's Park.
Jasmine Hunt, city resident, spoke about the removal of the sequoia tree in Lion's Park.
Wayne Krout, city resident, spoke about the formation of "Caring Neighbors of Port Angeles" and plans to work with
federal agencies to support families and individuals during the government shutdown.
Justin Vendettvoli, city resident, spoke about the removal of the sequoia tree in Lion's Park.
Melissa Messineo, city resident, spoke about the removal of the tree in Lion's Park.
Lydia Kores, city resident, spoke about the removal of the sequoia tree in Lion's Park.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Multi -Family Dwellings Tax Exemption Ordinance and Resolution
At 6:40 p.m. the Mayor opened the public hearing.
The Mayor read the resolution, titled,
RESOLUTION NO. 01-15
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, Designating Areas of the City as the
Residential Targeted Areas for the Purpose of Establishing a Multi -Family Property Tax Exemption Program.
Leonard Rathmussen, city resident, spoke about the multi -family dwellings and offered his assistance to Council if
needed.
John Ralston, city resident, spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Steve Hopkins, city resident, spoke about the ordinance and was concerned about opening the target areas to the whole
City. He made suggestions as to the ideal location in relation to access public transit.
Bill Atkinson, city resident, spoke about his concerns about the proposed resolution, saying the City needs to consider
the costs to infrastructure and to conduct thorough research.
Tara Martin -Lopez, city resident, spoke in favor of the ordinance, saying our City is in need of affordable housing.
Jane Vanderhoof, city resident, spoke about the need for affordable housing and support of the ordinance.
Noreen, city resident, spoke about the need for affordable housing.
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Attorney Bloor commented on the process and identified the intention of the ordinance. He addressed the need for
affordable housing. Attorney Bloor said the first task would be for Council to designate a targeted area. Council
discussion followed.
Mayor Bruch reread the resolution.
It was moved by French and seconded by Kidd to:
Pass the resolution as read.
Motion carried 6-1 with Kidd opposed.
Mayor Bruch conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, Creating Property Tax Exemptions for Multi -Family
Housing.
Continued to February 5111 meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes of December 4 and 18, 2018
2. Expenditure Report: from December 8, 2018 to January 5, 2019 in the amount of $3,377,960.48
3. Emergency Declaration Ratification December 14th Storm / Pass Resolution
4. 2019 Lodging Tax Event Grant Awards / Approve Grants
Motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Think Tank Discussion
• Deputy Mayor Dexter spoke about multi -family dwelling ordinance and her plans to share reading
material on the topic.
• Mayor Bruch spoke about a vacant building list. She also spoke about the charter for compassion and
provided a summary of the first two books, adding she will provide to the Council.
• Councilmember Moran spoke about Legislative Advocacy as it relates to the upcoming Association of
Washington Cities conference in Olympia.
• Councilmember French spoke about safety of downtown pedestrians. He suggested changing the timing
of traffic lights.
• Councilmember Kidd spoke about legislative priorities.
• Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin spoke about restrooms downtown and asked that the Council set
policy goals on infrastructure. Council collectively spoke about the Legislative agenda and provided a
number of topics including: mental health and services, broadband, storm water regulations, and support
of the waterfront center. Additional comments included: address housing/multifamily through the
realtors association, Public Works Trust Fund -sustainable Policing funding increase for the academy;
Bioforce technology, and school funding support/education.
Manager West announced staff would bring the topic of public bathrooms to a future work session for discussion. He
spoke about Council's interest in legislative advocacy and said he would work with staff to prepare a list of priorities
to present to Council at the February 5 meeting.
Mayor Bruch recessed the meeting for a break at 8:13 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:23 p.m.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. WAVE Television Cable Franchise Ordinance, Settlement and Franchise Agreement
Manager West emphasized the hard work performed by staff and said he is pleased to see negotiations come to a
conclusion.
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Mayor Bruch conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 3617
AN ORDINANCE of the City of'Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing and granting a television cable franchise to
WAVE Division 111, LLC.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by French to:
Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute the attached Franchise Agreement between the City of Port
Angeles and Wave Division III LLC, and make minor changes if required.
Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to:
Approves the Franchise Agreement and adopt the ordinance.
Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Kidd to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Settlement, Compromise and Mutual Release of Claims and
make minor changes if required.
Motion carried 7-0.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manome
or Councilmember
Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin asked that Council consider designating a member of Council as a representative
on the Clallam County Housing Task Force Committee. Council decided by consensus to add the item to the agenda
as Item 1-4.
RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Strategic Plan for 2019-2020
Manager West introduced the agenda item and spoke about the development of the Strategic Plan. Council discussion
followed.
Mayor Bruch read the resolution by title, entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 03-19
It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to:
Pass the resolution adopting the 2019-2020 Strategic Plan.
Motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED
2. Equipment Services 2019 Update / Presentation
Director of Public Works and Utilities Director James Burke and Fleet Manager Brian Coburn provided a PowerPoint
presentation, including a comprehensive review of the City fleet maintenance, repair, and purchasing process. Council
discussion followed.
3. Authorize Sale of Surplus Property Located Between Lauridsen Boulevard and 6th Street
Director Brekke provided background on the agenda item and provided staff's recommendation.
It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Merideth to:
Authorize the City Manager to sell the property to Mr. and Mrs. Burkhardt on the terms stated in this memo.
Motion carried 7-0.
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4. Clallam County Homelessness Task
Council discussed their interest in participating on the committee and members identified their interest in participating.
It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Merideth to:
Appoint Councilinember French as the City representative on the Clallam County Homelessness Task Force and
appoint Mayor Bruch as alternate.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council reports given.
INFORMATION
Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and identified two scheduled work sessions.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston, city resident, spoke about short-term rentals in Port Angeles and shared his thoughts on public record
exemptions for representatives.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
Sissi Bruch, Mayor
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