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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/05/2019CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington March 5, 2019 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Bruch called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilinembers Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and Schromen- Wawrin. Members Absent: Councilmember French Staff' Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Bruch announced the need for an Executive Session, under authority of RCW 42.30.11 0(l)(g), in order to review the performance of a public employee and under authority of RCW 42.30.140(4), and to discuss collective bargaining with an employee organization. The Executive Session convened at 5:01 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:50 p.m. CALL TO ORDER -REGULAR MEETING Mayor Bruch called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmembers Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and Schromen- Wawrin. Members Absent: Councilmember French. Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, K. Malone, A. Brekke, J. Burke, and S. Carrizosa. It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Excuse Councilmember French from the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS Mayor Bruch read the proclamation and designated March I I - 17, 2019, as AmeriCorps Week in Port Angeles. She noted that in 2019, over the course of their service year, ArneriCorps members serving in Port Angeles will have volunteered over 19,000 hours, dedicating, their time to our community through programs that serve youth of various ages and backgrounds, and the environment through community education. Michell Gentry of AmeriCorps, as well as six AmeriCorps members accepted the proclamation. Ms. Gentry administered the AmeriCorps oath to the Council and were designated honorary members for the week. POR'r ANGEL EIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2019 PUBLIC COMMENT: [,`.dwin Johnson. city resident, spoke about economic growth and how it affects the f-l"arth's resources. Bill Atkinson, city resident, spoke about his interest in the City's continuing the community solar project. Colleen Robinson. Executive Director oftlabilat for Humanity, shared information on an upcoming event and shared that the City of Port Angeles had been chosen as the 2019 community partner. lan Nickol, city resident, spoke in support of the community solar project and asked that Council continue the project. Ed Chad, city resident, spoke in support of the community solar project. Arlene Jensen, farmer at Sister Lands Farm, spoke in support of the community solar project. Christi Cox, residing outside city limits., spoke in support of the community solar project. David Mattern, city resident, spoke in support of the community solar project, Scott Nagel, residing outside city limits, spoke in support of the parking development that is proposed through new development in the downtown area. Lela Race, city resident, spoke about her plans to create ail Artisan Market in Port Angeles and said she hopes to work with staff to get the ball rolling. Mike Doherty, city resident, spoke about the Climate Action Plan and spoke in favor of using solar panels. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Declare Certain City Property Surplus Manager West gave background on the agenda item, noting Council had chosen to continue the public hearing from the February 19 meeting. He encouraged Council to continue the public comment period and take additional comments. Manager West said there were questions that had come up regarding the surplus, but added a number of. outreach efforts had been made in order to reach those who had questions. Ile provided his recommendation of adopting a motion that reflected the February 5"' proposal by Eric Dupar. Continued the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Belli Witters, city resident, local business owner and Vice President of the Port Angeles Downtown Association, thanked Council for postponing the surplus, saying PADA still has concerns about parking. She added that PADA wants to a part of the future growth of downtown. Mayor Bruch closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Moran to: Adopt a motion declaring that the parcel -- if sold to Anian Shores, LLC, and developed as proposed at the February 5 Council meeting -- is surplus to the operation of the City. Motion carried 6-0. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manw or Councilinember Mayor Bruch placed a Letter of Support for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Head Start/Child Care Facility oil the agenda for discussion as Item 1-4. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — March 5, 2019 CONSENT AGENDA: At the request of Councilmember Merideth, Mayor Bruch pulled Items 3 & 4 from the Consent Agenda. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Moran to approve the Consent Agenda to include: I . Expenditure Report: From February 9, 2019 to February 22, 2019 in the amount of 3,035,25930. 2. 2. Peabody Heights Reservoir Cover Cleaning and Repair / Approve and authorize the City Manager to award and sign contract in the amount of $50,654.20. 3. ITEM PUIA-ED FROM CONSEYFAGENDA I st-2nd Alley Emergency Sewer Repair — Final Acceptance 4. ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 20-itich Water Main Emergency Sewer Repair -- Final 5. Craig Ave Road Reconstruction Project — Final Acceptance /Accept project as complete, authorize staff to proceed with closeout, and release the retainage in the mount of $4,280.50 upon clearances. 6. Port Angeles Public Safety Advisory Board lApprore appointments. 7. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission / Approve appointments. 8. Community Medicine lAuthorize City Manager to sign Memorandums of Agreements. Motion carried 6-0. Merideth recused himself from item 3 and 4. 3. 1 st-2nd Alley Emergency Sewer Repair -- Final Acceptance / Accept the repair project as complete, authorize staff proceed with project closeout, and release the retainage bond upon clearances as amended 20 -inch Water Main Emergency Sewer Repair - Final Acceptance / Accept emergency repair project, authorize sla/fto proceed with project closeout, and release the retainage bond upon clearances. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Dexter to: Approve Consent Agenda items 3 and 4. Motion carried 5-0 with Merideth recused. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Rediscovery and Community Paramedicine / Update Port Angeles Fire Department Medic, Dan Montana and Discovery Program leader, Amy Miller, provided an update on the Rediscovery and Community Paramedicine Project. They said the program reduces the number of 911 calls and also connects vulnerable individuals with assistance. Ms. Miller said she spends 20-25 hours a week reaching out to vulnerable members in the community, helping connect those individuals with tile many services offered in the community. 2. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee / Appointment Discussion On February 19, Council appointed Mayor Bruch and Counciltneiribers Merideth and Schromen-Wawrin to an ad hoe committee to review applications to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting. The committee shared their recommendations for appointment to one-year terms ending 2/29/2020. The following appointments were made: Appoint Donya Alward and Cody Couglienour to the positions of tax recipient; Christine Loewe and Kirn Reynolds as tax collector and Dave Matter to the Community -at -Large position, It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Moran to: Approve the applicants to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as presented by the ad hoc committee for selection. Motion carried 6-0. 3. Association of Washington Cities Scholarship Nominee / Update Mayor Bruch provided information on the item, saying the City had received one application and shared the timeline for entry. On February 19, Council appointed Mayor Bruch to head a committee of her choice to nominate a student for the scholarship. Page 3 of 4 PORTANGF11,"S CITY COUNCIL, MEETING — March 5, 2019 It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Approve the application for the Association of' Washington Cities scholarship, unless Council receives more applications. Motion carried 6-0. Manager West clarified the motion was intended to nominate a student for scholarship pool. 4. 1.,etter of Support for the Lower Elwha Kiallam Tribe Head Start/Child Care Facility Mayor Bruch introduced the late item and provided information on the Head Start program. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to: Approve the signing of the letter of'support for Lower Elwha Klallarn "T'ribe's application for 2018 Indian Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Motion carried 6-0. CONTRACTS & PURCHASING 1. Whidby Avenue Water Main Replacement, Project No. WT 04-1.5 — Filial Acceptance James Burke., provided background on the item., saying the work done was completed last surnmer and it was before Council for filial acceptance. It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Merideth to: Accept the Whidby Avenue Water Main Replacement, Project No. WT 04-15 as complete, authorize stalT to proceed with project close out, and release the retainage in the amount of $20,962.69 upon receipt of required clearances. Motion carried 6-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council presented their reports. INFORMATION Manager West spoke regarding reports included in the packet and said item 1.,-3, Update on Planning Manager, would be postponed to a later meeting. He invited Director of Community and Economic Development, Allyson Brekke, to speak about the 2018 annual building report, and provided an updated report to Council that included a multifamily residential project. Manager West continued his report, adding that the Association of Washington Cities will hold a Lobby Day event to replace the City Action Days event that had been cancelled due to weather, adding that Councilmember French would attend the event as a previously appointed alternate. Manager West identified dates of upcoming meetings and work sessions. SECOND PUBIAC COMMENT Jeffrey Bele, city resident, spoke about the bell at Veteran's Park and how lie feels the activities at the park are disrespectful. Matt Miller, city resident, spoke about the positive work be saw when he volunteered at the Homeless Connect event held at the Vern Burton, ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Sissi Bruch, Mayor Page 4 of 4