City of Port Angeles

The agenda includes a City Council group photo and training on the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Records Act, and ethics for elected officials. Ceremonial matters include a proclamation for Clallam Transit System drivers. Consent agenda items cover a budget expenditure report, an audio system refresh for City Council chambers, a lease extension for light operations, and the purchase of mobile data terminals. Additionally, the Council will review a resolution updating the 2025-2026 Strategic Plan, receive presentations from various community organizations, and consider purchasing portable radios and a public restroom facility. Department reports concerning water shortages, customer service, and building statistics will also be presented.

The meeting agenda for the Utility Advisory Committee included several key items to be addressed during the hybrid session. Ceremonial matters involved the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair. Public Comment procedures were outlined, with deadlines specified for written submissions. The agenda also listed a presentation providing a status update on the "A" Street Wastewater Capacity Improvement Design, detailing background, analysis, funding sources including capital projects budget, NICE funds, and a Clallam County Opportunity Fund Program Grant, as well as construction elements and probable cost estimates. An item for the approval of the February 10, 2026 minutes was also included.

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting included an orientation session detailing the State Revised Code of Washington regulatory guidance and the 2026 LTAC Funding Workplan and Procedures. A primary action item involved reviewing and recommending award decisions for Round 2 of the 2026 Lodging Tax (LTAX) Fund Request For Proposals. Staff updates included a report on the February 2026 Lodging Tax revenue.

The meeting included reports from both the Fire and Police Departments. The Fire Department reported on staffing updates, new equipment including ballistic vests and autism kits for ambulances, volunteer recruitment efforts, completion of rescue swimmer training, and upcoming FEMA ICS training. Call statistics for September were reviewed. The Police Department reported on the status of Police Trainees, the bid process for the Joint Public Safety Facility, current staffing shortages in records and patrol/code enforcement, and recent incident workload including an active armed robbery case. Improvements to the shooting range berm were detailed. A unique grant application for an electronics evidence detection K9 was mentioned. Discussions also covered upcoming planned protests and a note on the delay in approving prior minutes due to lack of quorum initially. Later in the meeting, quorum was achieved, and the September 17, 2025 minutes were approved. Other considerations included a Bike Lane Discussion, for which a recommendation memo will be drafted for the next meeting.

Key discussions included a review of the Budget Revenue and Expenditure reports for October. A presentation was given regarding the proposed installation of a Peace Pole at Pebble Beach Park, symbolizing hope, respect, and unity, which received a favorable recommendation for installation. An update was provided on the progress of the new Feiro Marine Life Center at Pebble Beach, including site plans and expected construction timeline. The Director's Report covered several topics: progress on the Locomotive #4 Project including concrete footing completion; scheduling a public hearing for the Laurel Street Stairs project in February 2026 to gather public input on two designs; updates on HVAC upgrades at City Hall (related to State Building Standards compliance), the Senior Center (battery storage installation nearing completion), and the Fire Hall (HVAC replacement and solar power work commenced); a reduction in the annual maintenance contract for the Waterfront Trail for 2026; and status updates on closures and damage at Shane Park and Lincoln Park due to recent winter storms. Potential future legislative items were also proposed.