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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 02/02/2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington February 2, 2021 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL, MEETING Mayor Dexter called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 4:30 p,m. Members Present: N/layor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr., Council Members French, Meyer, McCaughan, Schrornen- Wawrin and Suggs. Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,A. Fountain.and Clerk Martitiez-Bailey, EXECUTIVE SESSION Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Dexter announced the need tor a closed Executive Session,under authority of RC' 4230.1 10(l)(i) to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel. Council moved to a separate virtual meeting for approximately 30 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 4:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:03 p.m. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL JOINT MEETING Mayor Dexter called the special joint meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:04 p,ni, City Council Members Present: Mayor Dexter, Deputy Mayor Carr, Council Members French., Meyer. McCaughan, Schromen-Wawrin and Suggs. Planning Comrnissioners: Chair Schwab, Vice Chair Stanley,Commissioner's Alruja, Steve Luxton, Marolee Smith, and Collin Young, Members Abseric None Staff,"Present: City Manager West,Attorney Bloor,,Clerk Martinez-Bailey, A. Brekke,and B. Braudrick, The City Council and Planning Commission met with the intent of conting to an understanding of future collaborative efforts. Topics included a variety of development matters from parking to housing.Council and discussion followed. 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, Sc:hromen- 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,and E. Walker. PLEDGE,OFALLEGIANCE Mayor Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PORT ANGELIS CIT"YCOUNCII,MEETFNG February 2, 2021 CFRENIONIAL MA'urERS PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Police Department Recognition Officer Eric Walker recognized the Police Department for their Support during his deployment and spoke about a flag he presented to the Department that flew at the base he was stationed at during his deployment in the Middle East, PUBLIC COMMENT Christiano(no last name).city resident,spoke about the need for hazard pay for essential workers,specifically grocery workers, and spoke about his effort to bring attention to this matter. Ryan DeGouveia,resides outside of city limits,spoke about the need for hazard pay for essential workers,specifically grocery workers. Sidney Murphy,city resident, spoke about the need for paving West 111", 122"'and 13"'Streets. Cheryl(fast name unavailable)A-PS Electrical,on a pre-recorded line,spoke in support of Council passing the building code resolution agenda late item. Ken on behalf of Cozy Home Construction, on a pre-recorded line, spoke in support of Council passing the building code resolution agenda late item. Anna Mair on behalf of Bill Mair Heating,on a pre-recorded line,spoke in support of Council passing the building code resolution agenda late item. Roger Wheeler, RJ Services, on a pre-recorded line,spoke in support of Council passing the building code resolution agenda late item. Daniel Steiger CEO of Lumber Traders, Angeles Millwork and Hartenagel Building Supply., on a pre-recorded line, spoke in support of Council passing the building code resolution agenda late item. Andy times,on a pre-recorded line,spoke in support of Council passing the building code resolution agenda late item. Kevin Russell, on a pre-recorded line, spoke in support of Council passing the building code resolution agenda late item. O'll I HER CONSIQERATIONS 1. Lincoln Park BMX--Erickson Pump Track Parks and Recreation Director Corey Delikat introduced the agenda item and briefly spoke about the future addition to Erickson Park. fie introduced Sean Coleman who spoke about the project and explained how a pump track is used. He spoke about the features of the park that would include options for a range of skill levels and mobility. Council discussion followed. 2. Fleet Update Director of Public Works and Utilities Thomas Hunter introduced the agenda item and introduced Fleet Manager Brian Coburn,who presented a PowerPoint which included information on the vehicles in the City fleet,various conditions and mileage of cacti of the vehicles,and budget replacement costs. The presentation included accumulated hours and life to date maintenance costs,for each vehicle. Council discussion followed. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS City Manager Nathan West added Code Transition Resolution to the agenda as item 11-1. The Mayor proposed adding consideration of a joint letter addressing the Governor's Roadmap to Recovery plan and a discussion on permanent regionalization of public health departments to the agenda. Hearing consensus from the Council the Mayor added a discussion on the matter as 1-6 on the agenda. Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 7:22 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 7:29 p.m. Page 2 of 5 110R'r ANGELES ary COUNCIL MEETING—February 2, 2O21 CONSENT'AGENDA It was moved by Suggs and seconded by French to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of January 19, 2021 /Approvc 2. Expenditure Report: 1°'rom January 9, 2021 too arruai-v 22, 2021 in the(nnount ot'$2,616,265.26,,1,41)proi�cr. 3. Kitsap County Investigative Response:Team Interlocal Agreement/Authorize the 0t);Manager to sign the interlocal agreement betiveen KCIR 7"and the 01'v q"J-PoUeles rt, g 4. Bonneville Power Administration Network Operating Agreement Revision 1,4pprove and authorize the ("itY Manager to sign the Bonneville I'mver Administration Nem,ork Operating Agreentent and odake ininor onoehrfications, as nece.�sary 5. Resolution Ratifying a Declaration of'Emergency Water Main Repair/ Pass Resohition#03'-21 6. Sodium Hypochlorite Generation System, CON 2020-45,Final Acceptance lAccept lheSodiuni 1-fiipoehlorite Generation Svsteni Pr oiecl Alo. CON 2020-45 as complete, and authorize stafifto proceed with project closeout, and release the 51),b reatioutge ion receipt oy'all required clearances. 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 I. Ordinance Amendment—Lowering Select City Street Speed Limits Director Hunter presented the agenda item for the second reading. Council discussed the ordinance after the ordinance was read and motion was made and seconded. Mayor Dexter conducted a second reading ofthe ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3773 AN ORD[NANCE of the City ol'Port Angeles. Washington amending Chapter 10.1 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to speed linfits. It was,moved by Suggs and seconded by Carr to: Adopt the Ordinance as read. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution Ratifying the Civil Emergency Order issued by the City Manager Director of Community and Economic Development Allyson Brekke Manager West spoke about the late item and provided un)rmation on the timeliness of the matter. She said the emergency order replaces Section 14.0 1.040 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code concerning vesting rights for construction permits and authorizes the Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development to adopt an administrative procedure for applicants to elect to be vested under the 2015 or 2018 construction codes until July, 1, 2021. She stated the civil emergency order suspends enforcement of certain provisions ofthe construction code provisions in the Port Angeles Municipal Code. After the Mayor read the resolution, and the motion was moved and seconded, council discussion followed. Mayor Dexter read the resolution by,title,entitled, RESOLUTION NO.04-21 A R-ESOIXTION,of the City of'Port Angeles.Washington affirming and ratifying Resolution Ratifying the Civil Emergency Order issued by the City manager on January 29,2021 It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to: Pass the resolution as read. The Nlayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-ll. Page 3 of 5 PORTANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEE'TTN(; ---February 2, 2021 OTHER CONSIDEP-ATIONS CONTINUED 3. Use of Lodging Tart Capital Reserve Funds in 2021 Budget Director Brekke provided the staff recommendation that would approve the use of funds and shared staff were looking of the approve use ofthe capital reserve funds. She stated the recommendation also included a recommendation of Council approval of the budget as outlined in the Council packet. Chair French provided clarification on the recommendation as Chair of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, After the motion was moved and seconded,council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Authorize a one year stay oft ouncil reswlution I 1-1 policies I and 3. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Approve the budget as proposed by the Lodging I ax Advisory Committee to include the usage of$30,000 of tile approximately$85,000 available capital reserve funds,to supplement tile 2021 budget. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition, the motion carried 7-0. 4. NRD Settlement Relative to her employer's role as a Port Angeles Harbor Trustee,Council member Suggs recused herself from the discussion and the vote and left the virtual niceting, City Attorney William Bloor thanked Council for their support during the process and provided background on the matter. After a motion was made and seconded, council discussion followed, It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Meyer to: I.Approve the City's settlement of the Trustees' NRD claims against the City in accordance with the terms described in this nierno;authorize the City Manager to approve, sign,and execute on behalf of the City a Consent Decree in a form substantially similar to the one attached-,and authorize the City Manager to take other actions as necessary and appropriate to consummate this settlement of NRD claims against the City. After a roll call vote,the motion carried 6-0 with Suggs recused from the vote. CONTRACTS & PURCHASING 1. Grounds Services Contract Director Hunter provided details about the contract which included maintenance of the substation and yard. He explained the bidding process and the cost for three years of service. After the motion was moved and seconded, Council discussion followed. It was moved by French and seconded by Meyer to: Award a contract to Buck's Northwest Landscaping, LLC of Port Angeles, WA to provide ground maintenance for the Light Operations Substations and the Light Operations facility in the amount not to exceed S 104,779.7 1,including taxes, and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract and make minor modifications as necessary. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 6-0 with Suggs recused from the vote. Mayor recessed the meeting for a break at 8:26 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:31 p.m. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED S. Public Safety Advisory Board Appointment City Clerk Kari Martinez-Bailey provided background on the agenda item and shared the recommendation from staff, After it was moved and seconded.council discussion followed. It was moved by French and seconded Carr to: Appoint Viola Ware to the Public Safety Advisory Board according to Ordinance 3665,the representative who has experienced homelessness or a substance use disorder,or someone who has worked with people that have experienced homelessness or a substance use disorder with a term outlined by ordinance ending 2022. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0. Page 4 of 5 PORTANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING- February 2, 2021 6. Roadmap to Recovery Plain -Clallam County Mayor Dexter led a discussion on the late item. After it Nvas moved and seconded,council discussion followed. It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to: Authorize the Mayor to sign the County Commissions letter or draft their own independently. to be sent to the (ioverrior on behalf of the Council, expressing concern for the Port Angeles community relative to the Governors regional approach to the roadmap to recover using the current metrics. 6-0 with Meyer abstaining from the vote It was moved by Carr and seconded Schromen-Wawrin,tan: Add opposition to pernianent regionalization of public health departments to'Fier 2 legislative priorities. The Mayor asked if there was unanimous consent,hearing no opposition,the motion carried 7-0�. CITY COUNCIL, REPORTS Deputy Mayor Carr spoke about her attendance at air NO DC meeting and housing. Council nrember French spoke about attendance at.the Chamber Board retreat and the Community Awards event. Suggs spoke about Shore Memorial Pool District meeting and challenges for guests to use the pool during the pandernic and shared information about homeless and unsheltered students and work that is being done to assist them. Schrotrien-WaUTu'l spoke about homelessness and the various causes of homelessness that are often discussed by members,of the community. lie spoke about public comments relative to the need for hazard pay. SECOND PUBLIC COMNIENT Due to the time.the Mayor paused for public comment,hearing none. the Council reports continued. McCaughan spoke about broadband needs and his experience receiving his first round of the Covid vaccine. He spoke about the Shore Aquatic Center meeting and stated lie was elected President of that group. Council member Meyer spoke about his attendance at the recent virtual Chamber Community Awards Gala and spoke about Peninsula Area Public Access Board opening. Mayor Dexter spoke about the recent virtual Chamber Community Awards Gala and an article in the Seattle Times regarding students heading back to Port Angeles Schools. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Manager West reminded Council of the upcoming retreat and spoke about the upcoming City Action Days through Association of Washington Cities. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dexter adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p.m. Kate itcr. -M__—ayo' r Kari Martinez-Bailey., Page 5 of'5