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Port Angeles, Washington
April 16, 2019
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Bruch called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Bruch; Deputy Mayor Dexter; Councilmembers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and
Schromen-Wawrin.
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Bruch announced the need for a closed Executive Session, under
authority of RCW 42.30.140(4), to discuss collective bargaining with an employee organization. Attorney Bloor
noted there were originally two items on the agenda for executive session, but that there would be only one item to
address during Executive Session. Council moved to the Jack Pittis Conference Room for Executive Session for
approximately 20 minutes. The Executive Session convened at 5:31 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bruch adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:53 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER -REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Bruch called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Bruch; Deputy Mayor Dexter; Councilmembers French, Kidd, Merideth, Moran, and
Schromen-Wawrin.
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager West, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, A. Bright, K. Bogues, B. Smith, J. Burke,
D. Wechner, and S. Carrizosa.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
1. Telecom municator Week and Gratitude Award Presentation
Rebecca Korby, from Healthy Families, spoke about the Gratitude Awards that were being presented that evening and
spoke about their organization. Police Chief Brian Smith spoke about Ms. Korby's work in the community. Ms.
Korby introduced Steve Robbins from the Northwest Justice Project and spoke about his work in the community. He
was presented a Gratitude Award. City of Port Angeles employees including, Regional 911 Director Karl Hatton,
Communications Supervisor Susan Craig and Systems Coordinator Jeff Christopher, were also presented Gratitude
Awards.
2. Proclamation Recognizing Senior Center Board of Directors
Mayor Bruch welcomed members of the Senior Center Board of Directors who then joined her at the front of the
Chambers. Senior Center Manager Aubry Bright joined the members of the Board of Directors: Sheryl Bean, Susan
, Brooker, Dot Halbach, Connie Panike, Karen Wolf, Patty Gray, Janice Etherton, Dianne Williams, and Connie
Pannake. Mayor Bruch read a proclamation in recognition of their work at the Senior Center. Mayor Bruch
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recognized April as Volunteer Appreciation month, and thanked the Board for their commitment to the Senior
Center.
3. Arbor Day Proclamation
Mayor Bruch read a proclamation recognizing April 26, 2019, as Arbor Day, urging all citizens to celebrate by planting
and caring for trees, for future generations.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Susan Craig, residing outside the city, spoke as a PenCom employee and advocated for PenCom employee pay
increases.
April Belerude, city resident, local business owner, and President of the Downtown Association, provided an update
on Association events Downtown.
Beth Whitters, Downtown Association Vice -President, provided addition information on Association events
Downtown.
Larry Etherton, city resident, spoke about traffic safety in the City of Port Angeles.
Gary Smith, spoke about his concerns related to traffic safety.
Elizabeth Dunne, residing outside city limits, spoke about the arrest of Devon Gray and access to public parks.
LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manager
or Councilmember —
Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin asked Council to consider placing a letter of support for House Bill 1406 on as
Other Considerations Item 3 on the agenda. Council agreed by consensus to add the item to the agenda.
Mayor Bruch asked for consensus of the Council to place a Letter of Support for TAFY. Council did not reach
consensus to add the item to the agenda.
By consensus of the Council, Manager West added an item to the Consent Agenda as Item 7, Release of Utility
Easement and Acceptance of Utility Easement.
Council Schromen-Wawrin suggested the Mayor move the Code Compliance agenda item before 2019 Budget
Amendment #I item, with no opposition from Council. Mayor Bruch rearranged the agenda as suggested.
CONSENT AGENDA
At the request of Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin, Mayor Bruch pulled Item 4 from the Consent Agenda.
It was moved by French and seconded by Schromen-Wawrin to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
1. City Council Minutes of April 2, 2019 /Approve
2. Expenditure Report: From March 23, 2019 to April 5, 2019 in the amount of $1,251,049.55 /Approve
3. Planning Commission Appointment / Appoint Tara Martin Lopez to fill the unexpired term on the Planning
Commission with a seat expiring on 2/29/2020.
4. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
5. 2019 NPDES Wastewater Outfall Inspection, Professional Service Agreement with BergerABAM, PSA -
2019 -13 / Approve and authorize City Manager to sign PSA; Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign
the 2019 NPDES Outfall Inspection Professional Service Agreement with BergerABAM in the not to exceed
amount of $50, 000 and make minor modifications if necessary.
6. Port Angeles Harbor Mediation Agreement /Approve and authorize the City Manager to approve, sign, and
execute on behalf of the City the Western Port Angeles Harbor Group Mediation Engagement Agreement; and
to approve, sign, and execute on behalf of the City a Mediation Process Agreement with such terms and
conditions as the City Manager deems appropriate to the mediation process; and to approve modifications to
the Process Agreement as the mediation moves forward to assure the process is efficient and effective.
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7. Release of Utility Easement and Acceptance of Utility Easement / Authorize the City Manager to sign the
Release of Utility Easement and accept a new Utility Easement.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. 2019 Aerial Mapping, Project SVC -2019-03
Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin asked staff if Rite Brothers, a local company, had been considered for the
project. Director of Public Works and Utilities, James Burke spoke to the contract. Manager West spoke to the
process as to how staff determines the most qualified firm using the Municipal Research Services Center roster.
Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by French to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to award and sign a service contract with Geo Terra, Inc. for Aerial Mapping,
Project No. SVC -2019-03 for a maximum amount not -to -exceed $78,880, unless Rite Brothers is able to do similar
work. If they are able to fulfill the terms of the contract, Council approves and authorizes the City Manager to approve
and sign a contract with Rite Brothers if the new contract falls within the budgeted amount.
Motion carried 5-2 with Merideth and Kidd opposed.
Moran withdrew his second and French seconded.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Code Compliance and Levy Lid Lift Resolution to Set a Public Hearing
Using a PowerPoint presentation, City Attorney Bill Bloor provided background on the proposed resolution and
discussed a number of items that would be covered by the program. Bloor reminded Council the code compliance
program would involve a number of departments, using a uniform process. Attorney Bloor outlined the civil
enforcement workflow of a potential code violation, described the scope of the program, and proposed
implementation. He stated the levy lid lift is a predictable way to raise funds, adding Council would need to determine
if it is a resolution City would residents would support. Attorney Bloor added the proposed resolution would need the
support of the Council in order to gain support of the community. Bloor discussed the next steps if Council chose to
move forward on a public hearing for a levy lid lift. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Moran and seconded by Kidd to:
Remove the property tax levy lid lift from consideration as a funding mechanism for code enforcement.
Motion carried 4-3 Dexter, French, and Schromen-Wawrin opposed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to:
Approve the intended scope of the code enforcement program as outlined in both the Council packet and
presentation.
Motion carried 6-1 with French opposed.
It was moved by Dexter and seconded by Moran to:
Approve and authorize the code enforcement program as outlined in the presentation.
Motion carried 6-1 with French opposed.
Manager West spoke to the motion, saying Council would be adopting the outline of the program only, adding that
the program would not be established unless the revenue has been found to do so.
It was moved by Moran and seconded by Kidd to:
Authorize staff to bring back alternate suggestions to raise revenue.
Motion 6-1 with French opposed.
Mayor Bruch recessed the meeting for a break at 8:29 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:37 p.m.
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED
2. Think Tank Discussion
• Parking: Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin shared principles on parking and listed a number of
points the City should consider as it relates to parking and hopes it can be a part of a larger
community discussion. Council discussion followed.
• Compassion Charter-Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin presented the Compassion Charter, saying
it would be important for the City to adopt.
3. Letter of Support
Manager West introduced the item, recognizing there is support behind the letter from Association of Washington
Cities to support House Bill House Bill 1406. Council discussion followed.
It was moved by Schromen-Wawrin and seconded by Dexter to:
Authorize the City Manager to add the City of Port Angeles as a cosigner to the letter of support to the HB as advertised
in the Association of Washington Cities.
Motion carried 4-3 French, Merideth, and Kidd opposed.
ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2019 Budget Amendment #1
Acting Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa spoke about the agenda item, reminding Council it was the first reading of
the amendment. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Bruch conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title, entitled,
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending the 2019 budget and funds.
Mayor Bruch continued the matter to May 7.
CONTRACTS & PURCHASING
1. Pump Station No. 3 Design and Construction Support, Professional Services Agreement with
Kennedy Jenks Consultants, PSA -2019-09
Director Burke provided his recommendation on the agreement, and shared a brief background on the project. He
noted the agreement received a favorable recommendation from the Utility Advisory Committee. Council discussion
followed.
It was moved by Merideth and seconded by French to:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the 2019 Pump Station No. 3 Design and Construction Support
Professional Service Agreement with Kennedy Jenks Consultants, not to exceed $215,950 and make minor
modifications if necessary.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
City Council provided their reports.
INFORMATION
Manager West spoke regarding reports included in the packet and reminded Council of upcoming meetings, including
the April work session. He said the special joint meeting would include the Utility Advisory Committee and staff
would present the Stormwater/Solid Waste Cost of Service Analysis.
Police Chief Brian Smith provided a brief update to Council regarding Emergency Operations Center (EOC) location
search. He said the City and County have discussed options for potential spaces for a 911 and EOC Center. He added
the City is exploring opportunities, recognizing the need for long term predictability.
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SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston, city resident, spoke about the proposed comprehensive plan and shared his interest the plan be made
available to the public as soon as possible.
April Belerude, city resident and local business owner, spoke about a number of items related to issues and events
Downtown, including parking.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 9:51 p.m.
"Kari Martinez -Bailey,
Sissi Bruch, Mayor
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