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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 08/04/2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 4, 2020 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Dexter called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. 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 Bloor,Clerk Martinez-Bailey. EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from Attorney William Bloor,Mayor Dexter announced the need for a closed Executive Session, under authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(i),to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel Council moved to a separate virtual meeting for approximately 30 minutes.The Executive Session convened at 5:31 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:55 p.m. CALL TO ORDER-WE'GULAR MEETING Mayor Dexter called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:01 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 Bloor,Clerk Martinez-Bailey,C.Delikat,K.Dubuc,B. Smith, A.Brekke,T. Hunter, and S.Carrizosa. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENT Carolyn Wilcox, city resident,spoke in favor of Council making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Board. Therese Stokan,Neah Bay resident and employed at a Port Angeles health clinic, spoke in favor of Council making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Board. Helen Lovejoy,city resident,spoke in favor of Council making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Board. Carlos Sartoreo, residing outside the city, spoke in favor of Council making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Board. Susan Hilgren, spoke in favor of Council making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Board. Ingrid Carmean, spoke in favor of Council making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Board. a Erik Lesch, city resident,spoke in favor of Council making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Board. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—August 4, 2020 Ron Peregrin,residing outside the city,spoke in opposition of Council creating a citizen oversite committee. Tera Dumer,spoke in favor of Council making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Board. Rachel Storck,city resident,spoke in favor of Council making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Board. Christina Holsch,residing outside the city, spoke in favor of Council making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Board. LATE ITEMS TO RE PLACE ON THIS OR I,'I:IrI"TIDE AgE,N AS City Manager Nathan West shared the late item COVID-19 Utility, Rental and Mortgage Relief Program Extension &Accounis Receivable Interest fflaiver as itent H-2 on the agenda. Council member Meyer asked that Council consider having a discussion on holding a joint meeting 'with the Pool Angeles School District and, the County Health Officer to discuss the reopening of schools in the 'fall, Hearin consensus from the Council,the Mayor added the item to Other Consideration as item I-2. I`LJBLI+_ UEARTNGS 1. Public Hearing for the Electric Utility 2020 Resource Plan Director of Public Works and Utilities Thomas Hunter spoke to the proposed plan. The Mayor opened the public hearing,hearing no comments,the Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Approve and adopt the proposed Electric Utility 2020 Resource Plan. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of July 21,2020/Approve 2.Expenditure Report:From July 11, 2020 to July 27, 2020 in the amount of$1,660,269.11/Approve 3.Emergency Generator Maintenance Contract l Approve and award a contract with Legacy Power,for the 2020 Emergency Generator Maintenance and Load Test, in the amount of$56,734.84, including applicable taxes and to authorize the City Manager to sign and to make minor modifications to the contract if necessary. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. ORI)INAfCI,S NO`I RE IJIIING COI1'NCII I' JIII.�I IEAIINGS 1. 2020 Budget Amendment#2 Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa spoke to the item and turned the matter over to Manager West who provided a summary of the agenda item. Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending the 2020 budget and funds. Council discussion followed. The Mayor continued the matter to the August 16 meeting. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—August 4,2020 RESOLUTIONS RESOLLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC"HEARINGS 1. Youth Athletic Facility Grant Applications Director of Parks and Recreation Corey Delikat provided background on the two applications and spoke about each of the projects. Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title,entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 18-20 This resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the submittal of two Youth Athletic Field applications for grant assistance from the Recreation and Conservation Office. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Pass the resolution as read. After a roll call vote the motion carried 6-1 with Meyer opposed. 2. Late Item -COVID- 19 Utility,Rental and Mortgage Relief Program Extension&Accounts Receivable Interest Waiver Manager West provided background on the item.Council discussion followed. Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title,entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 19-20 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,authorizing and approving the continuation of certain financial assistance programs intended to provide relief for hardships created by the CoVID-19 pandemic. It was moved by French and seconded by McCaughan to: Pass the resolution as read. 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 7:20 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Public Safety Advisory Board Manager West provided background on the Board, and invited Fire Chief Ken Dubuc and Police Chief Brian Smith to speak about the Board and how they have assisted both the Fire and Police Departments. It was moved by French and seconded by Carr.After amendment,the final motion passed: Ask staff to draft an ordinance to be brought back to the Council that: Adds two positions to the Public Safety Advisory Board for an enrolled Tribal member; Adds a position to the Public Safcty Advisory Board for a resident who has experienced homelessness or a chemical use disorder,or someone who has worked with people that have experienced homelessness or a chemical use disorder; Codify the process for appointing future Public Safety Advisory Board members, including potential term limits; Requires future Public Safety Advisory Board voting members not be City employees; Requires that future Public Safety Advisory Board terms be staggered. Council discussion followed. After a roll call vote the motion carried 6-1 with Meyer opposed. 2. Joint Meeting Discussion Council member Meyer spoke about the late item, asking Council to consider holding a joint meeting with the Port Angeles School district and the County Health Officer to discuss reopening schools relative to the current the public health issue due to COVID-19. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—August 4, 2020 It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Meyer to: Invite a school district representative and Dr.Unthank to make a presentation at the next council meeting so that Council can ask questions and get clarification. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. CONTRACTS & PURCHASING 1. Professional Services Agreements with Madrona Law Group and Makers Architecture and Urban Design,LLP Manager West spoke about the proposed contracts and discussed the scope. He invited Attorney Bloor to provide background on the two firms that were being considered.Director of Community and Economic Development Allyson Brekke shared details on some of the code changes relative to development. Council discussion followed. Prior to 10:00 p.m.,it was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Extend the meeting to finish the agenda business. 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 10:01 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 10:06 p.m. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Meyer.After amendment,the final motion was: Approve and award the attached Agreements,including the attached scope of work, as distributed to the Council by the City Manager and authorize the City Manager to execute and implement the Agreements and to make minor modifications as necessary,and to include the following changes: Add two additional bullets at the beginning of the bulleted list on page 2(of the most current version)to read: "Eliminate all provisions of the PANIC that don't readily appear to equitably benefit the health, safety,or welfare of all the people of Port Angeles:when in doubt,throw it out"and"suggest provisions for the PAMC that increase ptiblic health equity,community safety for the most vulnerable community members, and general welfare toward a resilient,vibrant,walkable,and livable city." Amend the section on page 4 of the Makers Scope of Work(council packet page J-21),task 3,item 3,to read "Adopt a form-based code for the City's commercial zones-Titles 14 and 17." Require the City Manager to promptly notify the City Council of all changes to the Scope of Work of the Madrona Law contract or Makers Architecture contract, and of all priorities established by the City during consultation with Madrona Law or Makers Architecture. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. It was moved by French and seconded McCaughan to: Adjourn the meeting. The Mayor invited Manager West to speak. Point of order by Schromen-Wawrin.The Mayor stated the point was not well taken and let Manager West finish his statement. Point of order by Meyer. By roll call vote the motion passed 6-1 with Schromen-Wawrin opposed. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 10:37 p.m. ry .. 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