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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/01/2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington September 1, 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(joined the meeting at 6:11 p.m.). 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 Therese Stokan, Neah Bay resident, spoke about an incident she witnessed involving an individual and the Port Angeles Police Department. Susan Hillgren,residing outside City limits,spoke about the needs of the local homeless community. Patty Pastore,city resident, spoke about a local volunteer cleanup group and past public comments. Pam Blakely,`en a pre-recorded line, city resident, spoke in opposition of making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Committee. Michael Carter, on a pre-recorded line, city resident, spoke in opposition of making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Committee. Cathy(no last name provided), on a pre-recorded line, spoke in opposition of making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Committee. Daniel Desjardins, on a pre-recorded line, spoke in opposition of making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Committee. Caller did not provide their name,on a pre-recorded line,spoke in opposition of making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Committee code. Gene (no last name provided), on a pre-recorded line, spoke in opposition of making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Committee code. Lois Dank,city resident,spoke in favor of making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Committee code. Patricia Schroeder, on a pre-recorded line, city resident, spoke in favor of making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Committee code. Jessica Elofsen,on a pre-recorded line,residing outside the city,spoke in favor of making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Committee code. Lisa Decker,on a pre-recorded line,residing outside the city,spoke about diversity.. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 1, 2020 Carolyn Wilcox,on a pre-recorded line,city resident,spoke in favor of making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Committee code. Susan Rodman, on a pre-recorded line, city resident, spoke in opposition of making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Committee. Hillary Powers,on a pre-recorded line,city resident,spoke in favor of making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Committee code. Matt Rosener, on a pre-recorded line, city resident, spoke about a conversation with Police Chief Brian Smith and about the need for a diverse Public Safety Advisory Board. Christine Millburn,city resident,spoke in favor of making changes to the Public Safety Advisory Committee code. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS City Manager Nathan West added Stage 2 Water Declaration as item L-2 on Information. CONSENT AGENDA By consensus of the Council,Mayor Dexter moved item J-1 to the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Meyer and seconded by French to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of August 18,2020/Approve 2. Expenditure Report:From August 8, 2020 to August 21, 2020 in the amount of$863,429.16/Approve 3. Regional Law Enforcement Training Facility Expenditure/Approve the City Manager to authorize the expenditure for an automated target system in the amount not to exceed$33,184 with Action Target and to make minor modifications as necessary. 4. 2020 Cultural Resource Services,Professional Services Agreement PSA-2020-23 /Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Cardno Inc.,for a maximum amount not to exceed$63,302, and to make minor modifications to the contract, if necessary. 5. ADA Transition Plan Professional Services Agreement PSA-2020-50/Approve and award a Professional Services Agreement to Transpo Group Inc.for the ADA Transition Plan in the not to exceed amount of $97,497.15 and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Transpo Group and to make minor modifications as necessary. 6. Ranney Well and Support Building Re-Roof,Project No. WT-01-18 Final Acceptance/Accept the Ranney Well and Support Building Re-Roof Project No. WT-01-18 as complete, and authorize staff to proceed with project closeout, and release the 5%retainage in the amount of$2,775.00 upon receipt of all required clearances. 7. Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Upgrade and Nutanix Expenditure /Authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with Nutanix for CAD physical server, hardware and license needs in an amount not to exceed $240,000 and to make minor modifications as needed. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Safety Advisory Board Ordinance Council member Schromen-Wawrin stated he would be recusing himself from discussion of the agenda item and left the virtual meeting. City Manager Nathan West introduced the proposed ordinance and spoke about the development which included Council's request to increase Tribal representation from one,to two members. City Attorney William Bloor spoke about the process of selection of Tribal representatives and offered selection of alternatives for discussion on the process for recruitment and appointment. Council discussion followed. 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 Public Safety Advisory Board Chapter 2.26 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 1, 2020 Council discussion followed. By consensus,the Council agreed to add the language"Anv enrolled member in good standing of a legally recognized tribe may be appointed to the Board.For seats to be filled by enrolled tribal members, City Council shall consult with the Lower Elwha Tribal Council'to section 2.26.030. The Mayor continued the matter to the September 15 meeting. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:31 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:36 p.m. Council member Schromen-Wawrin returned to the virtual meeting after the break. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Port Angeles Municipal Code Update—Initial Meeting with Madrona&MAKERS Manager West introduced the agenda item and shared that those in attendance were there to talk about the process and receive input from Council on the Municipal code audit work.Attorney Bloor introduced Ann Marie Soto and Rachel Turpin of Madrona Law Group who conducted an audit kick-off presentation and explained an overview of the process. Bob Bengord and Scott Bonjukian from Makers Architecture shared a presentation on their role in the code audit process relative to zoning.Madrona Law Group went over a list of previously provided Council priorities. These items included matters Council hoped to cover during the code audit process. Council discussion followed. The Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 9:14 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 9:19 p.m. ORDINANCES NOT RE UIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED 1. Adjust Plat Alterations and Vacations Director of Community and Economic Development Allyson Brekke provided background on the agenda item and shared the proposed ordinance creates procedures for vacating plats. Mayor Dexter conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington amending Hearing Examiner Chapter 2.18 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. The Mayor continued the matter to the September 15 meeting. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Meyer spoke about a recent Clallam Transit System meeting and spoke about a visit to the Port Angeles Farmers Market. Council member McCaughan spoke about meetings he had attended and shared he would be absent at the September 15 meeting and thanked Port Angeles volunteers for their work. Council member Suggs spoke about her attendance at AWC budget meetings, spoke about upcoming trainings she would be attending, and spoke about the new Shore Aquatic Center and various other meetings she attended. Council member Schromen-Wawrin spoke about reasons he recused himself from the Public Safety Advisory Board discussion and spoke about racial and ethnicity issues relative to our State and across the nation. Council member French shared he appreciated Council attendance, spoke about a recent Homelessness Task Force and Chamber of Commerce Meetings. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—September 1, 2020 Mayor Dexter made a motion to extend the meeting to 10:10 p.m. It moved by French and seconded by McCaughan to: Extend the meeting to 10:10 p.m. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. Deputy Mayor Carr spoke about a Broadband subcommittee meeting and spoke about community broadband needs. Mayor Dexter spoke about the school year, thanked the City Boards, Commissions, and Committee volunteers and spoke about a recent event in her neighborhood. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West spoke regarding the reports included in the packet and spoke about the Stage 2 Water Shortage Declaration,reminded Council of an upcoming work session, and an October 13,2020 Jurassic Parliament training. Chief Smith provided a brief update on code compliance SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m. i f Kate l 1e tier,Mayor Kari Martinez-Bailey,City C r Page 4 of 4