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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/18/2019,..1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 18, 2019 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Bruch called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 4:30 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Bruch, Deputy Mayor Dexter, Councilmembers French. Kidd, Merideth, and Moran. Council member Schromen-Wawrin entered at 4:36 p.m. Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager West, Human Resources Manager Fountain, and Deputy Clerk Curran. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from Manager Nathan West, Mayor Bruch announced the need for a closed Executive Session, under authority of RCW 42.30.140 (4), to discuss collective bargaining with an employee organization. Council moved to the Jack Pittis Conference Room for Executive Session for approximately 30 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 4:31 p.m. and ended at 4:55 p.m. At the recommendation of Manager West, Mayor Bruch announced the need for a Special Budget Goals Work Session. Council returned to Council Chambers for the Budget Goals Work Session for approximately 55 minutes. The Budget Work Session convened at 5:03 p.m. and was open to the public. Manager West introduced Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa, who presented the Budget Overview, including revenues, and expenditures. Financial policies and budget calendar were also reviewed. Discussion followed with a focus on needs for code compliance, sidewalk safety, and maintenance costs. Manager West addressed code compliance, and noted there will be future discussions on code enforcement. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:51 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 French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and Schromen-Wawrin. Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Deputy Clerk Curran. C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, B. Smith, A. Brekke, T. Hunter, and S. Carrizosa. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS Councilmember Kidd was recognized by Council for achieving Ms. Senior USA. PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Hillgren, residing outside of the city, suggested volunteers might help meet budget needs. She commented on The Answer for Youth retail sales and shared a new store will be opening soon. She also talked about garbage in the city, and Veterans Park meetings. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 18, 2019 John Nutter, Director of Properties, Marinas & Airports at the Port of Port Angeles, city resident, announced Airport Appreciation Day on June 21, 2019 at Fairchild International Airport. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manager or Councilmember — It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin, and seconded by Dexter to: Add the All Washington Cities Voting Delegation discussion to the agenda. By consensus, AWC Voting Delegation will be added under Other Considerations. Manager West added the City of Port Angeles Fire Department Annual Report for 2018 as Information Item number 7, and noted it was placed on the dais. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Kidd, and seconded by French to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes: June 4, 2019 with a correction of Manager Nathan West's absence 2. Expenditure Report from May 25, 2019 to June 7, 2019 in the amount of $808,626.95 Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2020-2025 Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan Manager West provided background on the CFP to be completed on June 30, 2019, and that it can be amended throughout the year. Director Delikat offered information on the infrastructure at City Pier. Discussion included Railroad Avenue as an arterial. Director Brekke shared information on the Downtown Improvement Plan. Council discussion followed. Mayor Bruch continued the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Tara Dummett, city resident, spoke of how to prepare the city for survival. Marolee Smith, city resident, spoke of the mill and the perceived contaminants introduced into the air. Point of Order was called by Councilmember Moran. Mayor Bruch ruled that it was appropriate to continue. Jim Haguewood, Chamber of Commerce member and city resident, stated the group will meet tomorrow to start the Railroad Avenue discussion with downtown business associates. Jim McIntyre, county resident, stated the Port Angeles Business Association supported the Railroad Street overlay project. He shared the Regional Transportation Planning Organization may be a partner in funding opportunities. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m. Mayor Bruch read the resolution titled: RESOLUTION NO. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the City's Capital Facilities Plan for 2020-2025, which includes the City's Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2020-2025. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Kidd to: Approve the Capital Facilities Plan for 2020-2025 which includes the Transportation Plan. After discussion, Schromen-Wawrin withdrew his motion. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Moran to: Approve the Capital Facilities Plan for 2020-2025 which includes the Transportation Improvement Plan with the addition of new railings for City pier. Motion carried 7-0. Page 2 of 5 101% PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 18, 2019 2. 2019 Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Director Brekke presented information from the Comprehensive Plan, and recommended approval from Council. Mayor Bruch continued the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. As there were no public comments, Mayor Bruch closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Mayor Bruch conducted the second reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington adopting a new Amended Comprehensive Plan. It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to: Approve the new amended Comprehensive Plan. Discussion followed. Motion carried 7-0 It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Request clarification from the Planning Commission as to the status of Motion 2 from the Council last year. Council discussion followed. Merideth called the question and Moran seconded. Call for the question motion carried 7-0. Motion Vote 4-3. Motion failed with Moran, Kidd, and Merideth opposed. Mayor Bruch recessed the meeting for a break at 7:43 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:51 p.m. ORDINANCES REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Amendments to the Electric Utility Port Angeles Municipal Code Public Works & Utilities Director Thomas Hunter gave background on the agenda item, saying the changes will update several sections of the City's municipal code. He stated the Utilities Advisory Committee reviewed the changes and forwarded a favorable recommendation to Council. Council discussion followed. Mayor Bruch conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending sections of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to electric services and charges. Mayor Bruch announced the second reading will be continued to July 2nd meeting. 2. Amendments to the Wastewater Utility Port Angeles Municipal Code Public Works & Utilities Director Thomas Hunter provided background on the agenda item, stating the changes will update several sections of the City's municipal code relating to the wastewater utility. Council discussion followed. Mayor Bruch conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending Chapter 13.06 Industrial Wastewater provisions of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Mayor Bruch announced the second reading will be continued to July 2"d meeting. Page 3 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 18, 2019 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Think Tank a. Compassion Charter Ideas: Mayor Bruch led the discussion and included a 5 Step Compassion Charter draft and stated it is a worldwide movement. The Mayor will provide the final version of the Charter at the next Council meeting. b. Advisory Board Discussion: Mayor Bruch spoke of the City's committees which are advisory to City Council. She noted City Council has the ability to task and utilize the committees to provide recommendations. Also, Council members are assigned to Committees and should report out and transition when Council vacates. c. Think Tank Agenda Items for Future Meetings: Mayor Bruch shared a chart with discussion items that have occurred and topics for future meetings. 2. All Washington Cities Voting Delegation: The AWC allows three voifflu dclegates at the Annual Conference held at the end of June 2019. Council Member Schromen-Wawrirn recommended Mayor Bruch, Council member French and Schromen-Wawrin to be designated as voting delegates. It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Moran to: Delegate three Council members as voting delegates for the upcoming AWC Annual business meeting in Spokane, WA. Motion carried 7-0 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Kidd shared her gratitude for the opportunity to represent Washington State and now holds the national title of Ms. Senior USA. Council Member Merideth reported the Port Angeles High School graduation at Civic Field was a success. Deputy Mayor Dexter will participate in the Nursing student pinning ceremony at Peninsula College. Council Member Schromen-Wawrin attended a pro bono lawyers' drop in clinic, and was reminded of the tight housing market in Port Angeles and Clallam County. He would like to see support for the 2020 bill for funding for affordable housing. Council Member French reported he attended the Chamber of Commerce finance committee meeting and shared information for the Chamber July 0 celebrations. Council Member Moran attended the Jamestown Public Safety forum and Children's Advocacy Center ribbon cutting. Mayor Bruch attended the Marine Science Committee meeting with a presentation on Wellness on Science. She travelled to Washington DC, met with federal representatives, and discussed funding opportunities. She is a National Science Foundation participant, and discussed coastline health relative to science and policy. She attended the Lodging Tax Committee meeting with Clallam County and will be working on creating a masterplan. No other reports were given. INFORMATION City Manager West introduced the Fire Department Annual Report for 2018 that was placed on the dais for Council review and offered information on the Stage I Water curtailment. The City is making internal preparations for a potential water shortage this season. He shared the State Auditors Exit Conference is scheduled for this week, and will send an update of the outcome. Manager West noted the construction update and building report in the packet. PaL,e 4 of 5 1"'N Fdo PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 18, 2019 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT Marolee Smith, city resident, spoke of her disagreement of the Charter of Compassion. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. S -,, . Sissi Bruch, Mayor Page 5 of 5 S erry Curr,(p/, Deputy Clerk