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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
,June 2, 2020
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Dexter called the regular meeting of the Pori.Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members French, Meyer, McCaughan, Schromen-
Wawrin and Suggs.
Members Absent: None
Staff'Present: City Manager West,Attorney door, Clerk Martinez-Bailey, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc,B. Smith,
A.Brekke, 1'.hunter, and S. Carrizosa.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Dexter led the pledge of allegiance.
CEREMONIAL MAT GNITIONS
1. Port Angeles High School 2020 Graduate Recognition
Mayor Dexter read a proclamation celebrating Pori.Angeles High School and Lincoln High School Class of'2020.
hearing no opposition from Council, the Mayor moved agenda item Consideration of Fort Angeles Chamber of
Commerce',s ProposedS'tralegyic Planning E,A)rI,ft)r Dovvn/ovvn Area to immediately follow the Public flearing.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron Richards, residing outside the city, spoke in favor of the letter of'support regarding the removal of the Snake
River Dams.
Mark Sullivan, residing outside the city, spoke in favor of the letter of'support regarding the removal of the Snake
River Dams.
Kurt Miller, residing outside the city, representing his position as Executive Director of Northwest River Partners,
spoke in opposition of the letter of'support regarding the removal of the Snake River Dams.
Nina Sariniento, city resident, spoke in favor of the letter of'support regarding the removal of the Snake River Dams.
Ed Chadd, city resident, spoke in favor of the letter of'support regarding the removal of the Snake River Dams.
Ed Sullins, residing outside the city, spoke in opposition of the letter of'support regarding the removal of the Snake
River Dams.
Jim Waddell,residing outside the city, spoke about Snake River Dam Removal.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing on the Proposed Use of Federal CARES Act CDBG-CV Funding for Clailam County
Community and Economic Development Director Allyson Brekke presented the agenda item and provided
background which included the intent of the application. She referred to the Council packet memo which identified
how funds would be spent. She shared it was necessary Council conduct a public hearing to provide those receiving
the funds, an opportunity to provide testimony, and then close the public hearing. She shared the funding recipients
would include Clallarn County which would include the City offorks, Pori.Angeles and Sequim, adding that Pori.
Angeles would be acting as the grant administrator.Director Brekke said once approved,interlocal agreements would
then be created among the various municipalities.
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11 ORTANGE1,ES CITY COUNCIL,MEETING-- June 2, 2020
The Mayor asked if there were callers waiting on the public comment phone line to provide testimony. Hearing there
were no callers on the line to give testimony, the meeting continued to the presentation. At 6:30 p.m., the Mayor
opened the public hearing and again checked to see if there were callers on the line. H earing there were no callers,
the Mayor closed the public hearing. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by McCaughan and seconded by French to:
Approve the City of'Fort:Angeles to serve as the grant administrator for a consortium application to the Department
of'Commerce for CDBG-CV I funding.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
2. Consideration of Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce's Proposed Strategic Planning Effort for
Downtown Area
Director Brekke presented the agenda item and discussed the intent of the recommendation. Marc Abshire,
Executive Director of the Pori.Angeles Chamber of'Commerce,joined the call to provide additional information. fie
spoke about the Chamber's culture and shared they are guided by a five-year strategic plan. Council discussion
followed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Direct City Staff to negotiate a contract with the Chamber utilizing the City's PBlA funds.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0.
The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:06 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:12 p.m.
The Mayor reopened the Public Hearing on the Proposed Use of ederal CARES Act CDBG-CV Funding for Clallarn
County at 7:13 p.m. to receive additional testimony from an online caller.
Colleen McAleer,residing outside the city,Pori.Commissioner, and the Executive Director of the Clallarn County
Economic Development Council,said it was critical for municipalities to be receive tax money through support of
local businesses and stressed the importance of engaging in the local economy. She also stressed the importance of
social services. She provided an update on grant availabilities and shared there was a financial need in the County
that available funding couldn't cover. She added the additional funding would help businesses stay open after the
health pandemic was over.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Meyer and seconded by McCaughan to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes of'May 19,2020 lApprove
2. Expenditure Report: From April 2.5, 2020 to Maly 22, 2020 in the amount qf'$5,255,653.97 lApprove
3. Electrical Plan Review--Professional Services Agreement/Approve and aivard the Electrical Plan
Revien,, Professional Services Agreement to West Coast Consildlanty, Inc qf'Iynnn,00d TIVA;and authorize
the City Manager to sign and make minor modifications to the agreement, if'necessarlv.
4. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointment Recommendations lRecommendation to appointfive
LJACmemhers as recommended by the City afl'orl Angeles Council ad hoc committee responsible for
revieiving received LJACapplications.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCES NOT RLQUIRIN.GCOUNCH, PUBIAC HFARINGS
1. Easement Outside of Improved Right-of-Way
Director of'Public Works and Utilities Thomas 11 unter presented the proposed ordinance, provided background on
the item and discussed easements as they related to the ordinance. fie shared the item would give the City the
ability to provide critical services to areas outside of the right-of-way.
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PORT ANGEI,ES CITY COUNCIL,MEETING-- June 2, 2020
Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of'Port Angeles, Washington amending 13.48.050 and 13.62.210 of the Pori.Angeles
Municipal Code, both relating to the location of utility mains.
The Mayor continued the matter to the June 16 meeting.
Manager West suggested agenda items 11-1 and 1-1 be combined to aid Council discussion.
RESOIXTIONS NOT ILQAIRING PUBIAC HFARINGS
1. Coronavirus Relief Fund Interagency Agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce
Manager West presented the agenda items and spoke about the connection between the Survey. Council discussion
followed.
Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title, entitled,
RESOLUTION NO. 11-20
A RESOIUTION of the City Council of the City of'Port Angeles, Washington,ratifying the Washington State
Department of'Comcoerce Interagency Agreement with the City of'Dort Angeles for Coronavirus Relief unds
signed by the City Manager on May 27,2020.
It was moved by Meyer and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to:
Pass the resolution as read.
The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED
1. Community Survey for COVID-1 9 Local Assistance and Advocacy
The Council simultaneously considered the community survey results due to the connection of the agenda items 11-1
and 1-1. Council discussion followed.
3. Requested Letter of Support for Snake River Dams Removal
Manager West provided background on how the item came to be on the agenda. fie shared he and staff encourage
Council to research the matter prior to taking action. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to:
Authorize the Mayor to sign the letter on page 1-24 of the Council packet to Representative Kilmer on behalf'ofthe
City of'Dort Angeles.
Roll call vote:
Mayor Dexter No
Deputy Mayor Carr-Yes
Council member French-Yes
Council member McCaughan-Abstained
Council member Meyer-Yes
Council member Schromen-Wawrin-Yes
Council member Suggs-Yes
Motion carried 5 to 1,with Dexter opposed and McCaughan abstaining from the vote.
CITY COUNCH,REPORTS
Mayor Dexter read a statement and reflected on current issues.
Council member Meyer spoke about the Pori.Angeles Police Department and shared his appreciation for the open
communication he has with City of'Dort Angeles Police Department.
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PORTANGE1,ES CITY COUNCIL,MEETING-- June 2, 2020
Council member Suggs spoke about progress at Shore Memorial Pool and spoke about current events.
Council member Schromen-Wawrin shared the City of'Port Angeles will continue to maintain two representatives on
the Clallarn Transit Board. fie shared he attended a Low-Income Housing Alliance meeting and spoke about the
highlights from the meeting. fie shared he attended a Clallarn County Broadband, Economic Opportunity Institute,
and Strong Washington meetings as well as the City's Audit Entrance conference. lie shared he was re-appointed to
Association of Washington Cities Legislative Priorities Committee. fie shared words from Martin Luther King Jr.
relative to rioting.
Council member French spoke about current issues,and shared positive things the City's Police Department is doing,
including integrated social work and de-escalation tactics. fie suggested that many policies should be addressed at a
legislative level,adding that laws would hopefully solve systemic issues. fie shared he attended a Homelessness Task
Force Meeting and shared some messaging that the City could share.
Deputy Mayor Carr spoke about an NODC meeting she attended, spoke about Board of health updates, shared some
updates relative to Phase 2 status and spoke about COVID-19 testing, and shared she would like the PAPD update
moved up on the Council Calendar.
No other reports were given.
INFORMATION
Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and spoke about current events and how those have
affected the City. fie then introduced City Attorney Bill Bloor who shared an update on the code compliance
ordinances. Chief'Brian Smith spoke about the new code enforcement officers and the program.
SECOND PUBIAC COMMENT
Jane Vanderhoof,city resident,spoke in favor of the letter of'support:regarding the removal of the Snake River Dams.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
DocuSigned by.
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Kate Dexter,Mayor Kari Martinez-Bailey, City Clerk
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