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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/04/2019CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 4, 2019 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: Attorney Bloor, Clerk Martinez -Bailey, C. Delikat, K. Dubuc, B. Smith, D. Wechner, S. Carrizosa, S. Shere, and B. Braudrick. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Bruch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PROCLAMATIONS & EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS 1. Maritime Festival Proclamation Mayor Bruch presented Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mark Abshire with a proclamation celebrating the Port Angeles Maritime Festival, organized by the Port of Port Angeles, Port Angeles Yacht Club, Chamber of Commerce, the North Olympic History Center, as well as numerous businesses, and local individuals. 2. "Pink Up" Port Angeles Proclamation Mayor Bruch presented Councilmember Kidd and several members of the Soroptimist International of Port Angeles Noon Club with the "Pink Up Port Angeles" Proclamation, inviting the entire community to join together and dedicate the week of June 15-221, ?019, to fighting cancer. 3. Recognition of Port Angeles High School Emmy Award Nominees Port Angeles High School Communication Technology Instructor Patrick McInnis, spoke about the significance of the student Emmy nominations through the National Academy of Arts and Sciences. Mayor Bruch presented Ethan Musalek (not present), Malleck Braun, Carter Holm, Nathaniel Perry, and Colby Backman with certificates recognizing their achievements. PUBLIC COMMENT Marolce Smith, city resident, spoke about the need for sidewalks near her home in the Mount Angeles area. Jeff Bohman, city resident, spoke about the student nominees that were recognized and provided background on the significance of the nomination. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manager or Councilmember — Acting Attorney Bloor brought the late item - Consideration of the Use of the City Logo by the League of Women Voters. Bloor reminded Council they would need to have consensus in order to add the item to the agenda. By a motion from Councilmember French, with no second, by consensus of the Council, the late item was added to the agenda. PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — June 4, 2019 CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Dexter and seconded by French to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes of May 21, 2019 /Approve Minutes `.. 2. Expenditure Report: From May 11, 2019 to May 24, 2019 in the amount of $2,389,665.97 /Approve Expenditure Report 3. Replacement of Light Operations Vehicle #6902 / Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the purchase and outfitting of a new Light Operations pick-up truck in an amount not to exceed $36,400, 2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the contract if necessai77, 3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to surplus vehicle #6902, when the new vehicle is placed into service. 4. Replacement of Parks Department Vehicle #4400 /Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the purchase and outfitting of a new Parks Department van in an amount not to exceed $41,600. 2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the contract if necessary. 3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to surplus vehicle #4400, once the new vehicle is placed into service. 5. Lodging Tax Appointments / Confirm the recommendations of the ad hoc committee and appoint Jane Vanderhoof to a citizen -at -large position, and to appoint Peter Stolinsky to represent the Port Angeles Forward Committee on the LTAC. 6. David Wechner Professional Services Agreement /Approve Professional Services Agreement with David Wechner and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Motion carried 7-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 2. Consideration of Use of the City Log by the League of Women Voters Council discussion followed. It was moved by French and seconded by Dexter to: Agree to the request by the League of Women Voters of Clallam County for the City's partnership on the Sequim- Dungeness-area water education project in 2019 and 2020, for support in the areas of venues, making contacts, and promotion. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2020-2025 Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan Acting Manager Bloor introduced the agenda item and said questions asked during the Council meeting would be noted and answered at the next Council meeting. Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa introduced the proposed Capital Facilities Plan. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. The Mayor conducted the first reading of the resolution, titled, entitled, RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the City's Capital Facilities Plan for 2020 — 2025, which includes the City's Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2020 -2025. Joseph Nevis, city resident, spoke about land use and eminent domain, including White Creek. Jim Haguewood, president of Chamber of Commerce, shared a history of the Chamber and their goals to make the community better. Christopher Thompson, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke about the Chamber's work and provided their recommendations to designate Phase III Water Front Redevelopment as active, designate Railroad Avenue as an arterial road, and explore partnerships for City Pier maintenance and management. Page 2 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — June 4, 2019 Mace Gratz, city resident, discussed the need for sidewalks along Mount Angeles, in particular, at the intersections of Craig, Olympus and Grant Avenues. Marolee Smith, city resident, spoke about commercial internet. Beth Whitters, Vice -President of the Downtown Association, said the Association would like to be involved in the scope of the projects that take place in regards to a redevelopment. Council discussion followed. Schromen-Wawrin and French seconded to: Request staff to share a presentation at the next City Council meeting, a detailed presentation, specifically covering the Waterfront Redevelopment Project (TRO 113), the Railroad Avenue Arterial (TR0818), Downtown Improvement Plan (GG0219) and any City Pier projects deemed relevant, to provide the Council and the public a better understanding of these projects and their interactions. Motion carried 7-0. The Mayor continued the public hearing to June 18. 2. 2019 Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Interim Community and Economic Development Director Dave Wechner, introduced Associate Planner Ben Braudrick who shared background on the amendment process and provided a PowerPoint slide that listed the motions Council made on September 18, 2019, related to the amendment process. He noted the Planning Commission decided on February, 221, 2019 to have additional public comment in order to add a land use map. Planner Braudrick recommended Council open the public hearing and continue it to the June 18 meeting. Mayor Bruch opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Mayor Bruch read the proposed ordinance titled, and entitled, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington adopting a new Amended Comprehensive Plan. Marolee Smith, city resident, spoke about the airport. Council discussion followed. The Mayor continued the public hearing to June 18. CONTINUED OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Consideration of the Schedule of Future Think Tanks Mayor Bruch opened the discussion and said she and the City Manager will determine when the Think Tanks will be scheduled, adding the meetings will be scheduled once a month, as the agenda allows. She also noted that she and the City Manager will determine agenda items for Think Tank meetings. CONTRACTS & PURCHASING 1. Complete Streets Grant Acceptance Francis Street ADA Ramp Project Shailesh Shere introduced the agenda item and provided background on the project. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by French to: Accept the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Complete Streets grant in the amount of $300,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for the grant. .� Motion carried 7-0. Page 3 of 4 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING — June 4, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Moran spoke about Council reports and suggested the Council have a discussion on Council reports to determine whether they are necessary or not. Councilmember French shared he attended meetings for the Homelessness Task Force, Downtown Association, and VIMO Board. He spoke about the Rediscovery Program and discussed future funding. He shared he attended the Boy's and Girl's Club ground breaking ceremony. Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin shared his experience at the Port of Port Angeles master plan meeting he attended along with Councilmember Moran and Parks and Recreation Director Delikat. He spoke about his attendance at the Association of Washington Cities event. Deputy Mayor Dexter shared her experience at the Mayor's and Entrepreneurial conference, said it was paid for 100% by the Kaufman Foundation. She invited the Council to join her on the 5-2-1-0 Challenge. She also spoke about an event at Feiro Marine Life Center. Councilmember Merideth spoke about his attendance at the William Shore Memorial Pool District Board meeting. Councilmember Kidd shared her interest in a discussion on guidelines and parameters for council reports. Mayor Bruch spoke about the recent Lauridsen Trust meeting she attended. She spoke about issues that were brought up to her by members of the public during her attendance at the Farmer's Market. She spoke about the upcoming Clallam County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting and shared there were new tables and chairs are at the transit station downtown. No other reports were given. INFORMATION Acting Manager and City Attorney Bloor spoke regarding the reports included in the packet for their review and reminded Council about the upcoming Budget Goals Work Session at the June 18 meeting. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT Marolee Smith, city resident, shared she enjoyed council reports and added she hoped to see more town hall meetings. Amy Miller, invited the Council to an upcoming picnic. Tera Dummitt, city resident, suggested Council keep their reports but limit the time of each reports. Joseph Nevis, city resident, spoke about the Comprehensive Plan. Gail Brauner, city resident, spoke about the recent experiences residents have had where they have felt intimidated by the actions of individuals' downtown. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bruch adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Sissi Bruch, Mayor Kari Martinez -Bailey, kCite��SCmlery Page 4 of 4