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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 08/18/2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 18, 2020 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Dexter called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:00 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 55 minutes.The Executive Session convened at 5:01 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:55 p.m. 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. CEREMONIAL-MATTERS- PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Proclamation in Honor of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution Mayor Dexter read a proclamation recognizing August 18, 2020 as the 100th anniversary of the addition of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution and invited League of Women Voters President Rebekah Miller to speak about the special day, sharing that the amendment was a start of more work to come. 2. Port Angeles Police Department Employee Recognition Police Chief Brian Smith provided background on the position of Chaplain and presented Ryan Williams the Citizen Service Medal. Mr. Williams thanked Council and staff for the opportunity to work for the City. PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Hillgren,residing outside the city,spoke about the homeless community in the City of Port Angeles. Jasmin Hunt,city resident, spoke about a records request and the removal of the sequoia tree at Lion's Park. Devon Gray,city resident,spoke about her arrest in Lion's Park and her experience afterwards. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—August 18, 2020 Lisa Decker,residing outside the city, spoke in favor of Council diversifying the Public Safety Advisory Board. Ingrid Carmean,city resident,spoke in favor of Council diversifying the Public Safety Advisory Board. Arlene Jensen spoke in favor of Council diversifying the Public Safety Advisory Board. Carlos Devario,residing outside the city,spoke in favor of Council diversifying the Public Safety Advisory Board. Carolyn Wilcox,city resident, spoke in favor of Council diversifying the Public Safety Advisory Board. Therese Stokan,residing outside the city,spoke in favor of Council diversifying the Public Safety Advisory Board. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. 2020/2021 School Year Presentation City Manager Nathan West introduced Port Angeles School Superintendent Marty Brewer and Clallam County Health Officer Dr.Allison Unthank,who discussed challenges related to the upcoming school year in regards to the pandemic. Dr.Unthank spoke about the recent surge in local cases and some of the reasons for those increases and spoke about the challenges the plan represents. Council asked Dr.Unthank questions. Point of order by Council member French, the point was well taken. The Mayor asked that all questions for Dr.Unthank wait until she had finished her statement. Port Angeles School Superintendent Marty Brewer shared PDF slides that identified the hybrid model for the District's approach to the upcoming school year and spoke about the plan. Council asked Mr.Brewer questions. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:57 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 8:02 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to approve the Consent Agenda to include: Council discussion followed. 1. City Council Minutes of August 4,2020/Approve 2. Expenditure Report:From July 28, 2020 to August 7, 2020 in the amount of$2,605,866.29/Approve 3. 2020 Landfill Beach Nourishment Contract/Approve and authorize the City Manager to award and sign a construction contract with 2 Grade LLC,for the 2020 Landfill Beach Nourishment Project CON-2020-1 1,for a contract amount of$46,778.56 including applicable taxes. 4. Decant Facility Property Purchase/Approve the purchase of the Palzer Property in the amount of$34,500 and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire the Property and make minor modifications to the Agreement as necessary. Council discussion followed The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2020 Budget Amendment#2 Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa introduced the proposed ordinance and spoke about a change from the first reading of the ordinance and provided information on the change. Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3662 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending the 2020 budget and funds. Council discussion followed. It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Adopt ordinance as read. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—August 18, 2020 RESOLUTIONS NOT RLQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. TR-0209 Race Street Recreation Conservation Office Grant Application Community and Economic Development Director Allyson Brekke spoke to the Race Street Complete Streets project, provided the background on the project which included funding details on the project, and offered her positive recommendation. Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title, entitled, RESOLUTION NO.20-20 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the submittal of a WWRP-Trails applications for grant assistance from the Recreation and Conservation Office. Council discussion followed. It was moved by French and seconded by Carr to: Pass the resolution as read. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0. 2. Resolution Authorizing the Redemption of the 2010 Electric Revenue Bonds Prior to Maturity Director Carrizosa introduced the agenda item and provided background on the process and said the matter had been discussed during the June work session and shared her positive recommendation for approval. She provided information on how the City was able to pay the bond off early and shared the matter was consistent with the City's financial policies. Mayor Dexter read the resolution by title,entitled, RESOLUTION NO.21-20 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of the city's electric revenue Bonds,series 2010 and certain matters related Thereto. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Suggs and seconded by Meyer to: Pass the resolution as read. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUER 2. Approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Clallam County to Receive CARES Funding for the COVID-19 Utility,Rental and Mortgage Relief Program Manager West spoke about the interlocal agreement that uses a county wide approach to CARES Act funding and thanked the Finance team for their work to negotiate funding. Council discussion followed. It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Approve and authorize the City Manager to accept the interlocal agreement with Clallam County for$89,900 in CARES funding directed toward utility,rental and mortgage assistance. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Deputy Mayor Carr spoke about topics discussed during the Board of Health meeting which included enforcement related to contact tracing,translation services that will be offered to reach out to marginalized communities,and risky community behaviors that are leading to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about the need for people to continue to practice safe social distancing and hand washing to minimize transition in the community. He shared updates on meetings he attended. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—August 18, 2020 Council member Suggs spoke about a Marine Resource Committee meeting she attended and spoke about a meeting with Chief Smith. Council member French spoke about the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Committee meeting, Council member McCaughan spoke about the plan for the Shore Aquatic Center and urged the community to comply with the requirements. Council member Meyer spoke about positive changes for Peninsula Area Public Access. Mayor Dexter spoke about local behavior relative to an increase in Covid-19 cases,Peninsula College graduation,and rescheduling the Jurassic Parliament training. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and spoke about work done on the Madrona and Makers contract changes and stated those had been shared with Council. He shared that even though there would not be a special legislative session at the State level,staff would still provide the prepared briefing paper to our legislators. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 9:34 p.m. —4............. ............. Kate Dexter M Kan Martinez-B ile City Clerk Ka Mayor a Y� Page 4 of 4