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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/21/2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington April 21, 2020 CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING Mayor Dexter called the regular meeting of the Port 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 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 Karen Rogers provided written public comment that was submitted into the record. LATE ITEMS TO BE 'PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS its detertnined lr, Citt, tllema er or Councilinember City Manager Nathan West asked Council to consider a regional letter of support authorizing the Mayor to sign the multijurisdictional letter in support of Black Ball Ferry Line's international need. It was moved by Meyers and seconded by Suggs to: Add a letter of support of Black Ball Ferry Line to the Consent agenda as item E-8. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by McCaughan to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of March 17,2020 and April7,2020/Approve 2. Expenditure Report: From March 28,2020 to April 10,2020 in the amount of$972,651.31 /Approve 3. Rediscovery 2.0/Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Grant Acceptance/Contract/Accept the WASPC grant and approve the professional services contract with OPCC; and authorize the City Manager to sign the grant documents and the professional service contract, and to make minor modifications to both if needed 4. Pump Station 3 Control Panel Purchase Contract/Award a contract to Quality Controls Corporation of Lynnwood, Washington for the purchase of a Pump Station Control Panel at a price of$93,818.24 including tax and freight;and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract and make minor modifications if necessary 5. Clallam County Board of Health Grant Acceptance/Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services grant agreement for the funding of a Community Paramedic position for calendar year 2020 and to make minor modifications as necessary. 6. Ranney Well and Support Building Re-Roof,CON 2020-12,Award Construction Contract/Approve and authorize the City Manager to award the base and additive bid and sign a construction contract with All Weather Roofing of Port Townsend, WA,for re-roofing the Ranney Well and Support Building in the amount of $63,280.00 including applicable taxes, and authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications if necessary. 7. Interlocal Agreement for Firefighter Backfill/Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached interlocal agreement for firefighter backf Il and make minor modifications as necessary. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—April 21,2020 8. Black Ball Ferry Line Multijurisdictional Letter of support/Authorize the Mayor to sign the multijurisdictional letter in support of Black Ball Feny Line's international need. Roll call vote .n favor: Mayor Dexter Deputy Mayor Carr Council member McCaughan Council member Meyer Council member Schromen-Wawrin Council member Suggs Motion carried 6-0 with French abstaining from the vote. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. COVID-19 Health Emergency—Waiver of Interest and PBIA Fees City Manager West provided background on the item stating the proposed resolution was follow-up to the March 17' ratification of a declaration of emergency. He spoke about the direction provided by Council that asked staff seek out ways to provide economic relief to local rate payers. On April 10,Manager West signed an order waiving interest on accounts receivable and Parking Business Improvement Area fees to provide additional relief to local residents. He stated the resolution would apply to the 2❑d quarter of 2020. French disclosed he owns a business in downtown Port Angeles. Council discussion followed. Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title,entitled, RESOLUTION NO.07-20 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,affirming and ratifying the Emergency Declaration Order issued by the City Manager on April 10,2020. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Carr to: Pass the resolution affirming and ratifying the Emergency Declaration order as provided in the Council Packet. Motion carried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Deputy Mayor Carr spoke about a recent community event she attended where she shared utility and rent relief applications for those who may not be able to apply otherwise. She shared it was an effort to continue to provide assistance to those who need it the most. Council member French spoke about Chamber of Commerce Recovery meetings and shared the meetings were recorded and could be watched at a later time. Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about areas experiencing severe droughts.He also spoke about community,business,housing,and funding needs the COVID-19 health crisis has created. Council member Suggs spoke about crabbing in the Port Angeles harbor and about precautions local stores were taking during the COVID-19 health crisis to keep people safe. She encouraged the community to practice social distancing when out and about. Council member McCaughan spoke about progress at the Shore Aquatic Center and an upcoming Solid Waste Advisory committee meeting. Council member Meyer encouraged everyone to stay healthy and vigilant during the COVID-19 health crisis. Mayor Dexter spoke about a meeting with Senator Murray's office where she shared the need for continued financial support provided to the community. No other reports were given. Page 2 of 3 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—April 21,2020 INFORMATION Manager West shared he had provided a written report in the packet which included an additional update to Council. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m. w � Kate Dexter Mayor Kara Klan inez-', ailey,�C n� � Page 3 of 3