Elected Officials absent: Councilmember Broadbent.

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1 Call to Order: Mayor Dingler called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00p.m., at the Ocean Shores Lions Club. The recorded meeting may be accessed on the City website or viewed on cable Channel 68 Tuesday and Friday at 7:00p.m. Elected Officials present: Mayor Dingler and Councilmembers Lynn, Plackett, Griebel, Martin, Farra, Peterson. Elected Officials absent: Councilmember Broadbent. City Staff present: Police Chief Neccie Logan, Finance Director Angela Folkers, Public Works Director Nick Bird, and City Clerk Rachel Carl. Roll Call: City Clerk Carl called roll. Recording #00:00:59 - Councilmember Griebel made a motion that we excuse Gordon Broadbent. Councilmember Lynn seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously Pledge of Allegiance: Meeting Agenda Approval: Councilmember Peterson led the Pledge of Allegiance. There was a Council comment regarding the Pt. Brown Improvements Project as a possible action item versus a separate Study Session. Recording #00:05:45 - Councilmember Plackett made a motion to pull Item No. 6 from the agenda an_d have a Study Session. Councilmember Farra seconded the motion. The motion failed with two yes votes and four no votes by Councilmembers Lynn, Griebel, Martin, and Peterson. Recording #00:09:32 - Councilmember Plackett made a motion to pull, from Item 6, the Council action. Councilmember Farra seconded the motion. The motion failed with two yes votes and four no votes by Councilmembers Lynn, Griebel, Martin, and Peterson. Mayor Dingler said that Item No. 7 will be presented by Angie Folkers Recording #00:11:13- Councilmember Plackett made a motion to pull Item No. 7 from the Agenda. The motion failed for lack of a second. Recording #00:12:21 - Councilmember Lynn made a motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion passed with five yes votes and one no vote by Councilmember Plackett. Ceremonies and Proclamations: None. Public Communication: Richard Wills commented on Surf Rescue and the Pinnacle venue assessment on the Convention Center. Dan Marlowe commented in opposition to removing the trees on Page 1 of 6

2 Pt. Brown Avenue. Susan Conniry commented on roadside spraying and on community events. Carlos Roldan commented on the sale of beach sand. Don Williams commented on the Pinnacle venue assessment on the. Convention Center. Jim Brannon commented on surf recovery. David Hutchins commented on safety issues. Mary Sue Brannon commented on surf rescue. Announcements: Appointments: Other Reports: Mayor Dingler announced that there are five member and two alternate vacancies on the Building Code Board of Appeals, two vacancies on the Park Board, and one vacancy on the Radio Board. Mayor Dingler appointed, with Council consensus, Diane Solem to the Radio Board. Ms. Solem took her oath of office. None. Staff Report: City Attorney Brent Dille gave a brief report on the use of City facilities for campaigning, the use of buttons, and the Open Public Meetings Act. There were Council questions regarding Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, buttons, and campaign signage. Council Liaison Reports: Councilmember Martin reported signing warrants. Councilmember Plackett reported on the Library Board Meeting and the Grays Harbor Public Hospital District No. 2 Meeting. Councilmember Farra reported signing warrants. Councilmember Lynn reported on the Council's Budget Finance Committee and the Grays Harbor Council of Governments Meeting. Councilmember Griebel reported on treatment in the Fresh Waterways. Mayor's Report: Consent Agenda: Mayor Dingler reported meeting with the County L TAG group; attended Coastal Hazards Resiliency Workshop; discussed deer population with some citizens; hired Sarah Bisson as a the new Grant Coordinator and Development Officer; met with the Quinault about Hogan's Corner sewer; held tours of City facilities with the Council candidates; and introduced the new Fire Chief Dave Bathke. Recording #00:57:37- Councilmember Lynn made a motion for adoption of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. There was a Council comment regarding the discussion of the Health and Safety Committee at the June 12, 2017 Regular City Page 2 of 6

3 Consent Agenda continued: Council Meeting. There was a Council request to add a sentence reflecting that discussion to the minutes. The motion passed with four yes votes and two no votes by Councilmembers Plackett and Farra. The Consent Agenda included: 1. Approval of minutes for the June 12, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting. 2. ApproVal of Claim Warrants # through # in the amount of $188, dated this 26th day of June Approval of Treasurer Checks #12817 and # through # in the amount of $156, dated March, April, May, and June Approval of Payroll Warrants # through # plus 78 direct deposit transactions in the amount of $177, dated the 20th day of June Old Council Business: Pt. Brown Improvements Project Washington to select the final alternative and proceed with the design process for the Point Brown Improvements Project. Nick Bird presented the request. Deborah Seeman from David Evans and Associates was present to answer questions from the Council. There was public comment regarding Option C; a "no" option; financing; in opposition to the overall concept; more research; downtown revitalization; pedestrian issues; addressing concerns; in opposition to more roundabouts; public parking and public restrooms; a bike path down the median; in opposition to the project; trust; right-of-way acquisition; prioritizing needs; town hall meetings; and immediate concerns. There were Council questions and discussion regarding a letter in opposition to the project; interviews with business owners and property owners; scope of work; cost estimates; in opposition to the project; matching funds; parking; storm water costs; future development; and pedestrian safety. Recording #02:11 :42- Councilmember Lynn made a motion to postpone this agenda item until we have more information coming back and that would include a Study Session. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. There was clarification regarding if the motion included stopping discussion. tonight and having a study session. The motion passed with five yes votes, zero no votes, and one abstention by Councilmember Farra. New Council Business: Resolution: Financial Goals and Guidelines A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington setting forth Financial Goals and Guidelines for the City. Mayor Dingler announced that on page 3, Section V, Item 1 everything from "(CFP)" to "consistent with" needs to be deleted; Angela Folkers announced that on page 2, Section Ill, Item 2 the words "estimated ending balance" need to be changed to "estimated operating costs." Page 3 of 6

4 New Council Business continued: Resolution: Financial Goals and Guidelines Finance Director Angela Folkers and Councilmember Martin presented the Resolution. There was public comment regarding controlling costs and adding an expense section. There were Council questions and discussion regarding wording; broad concept principles; the investment committee and investment principles; and other cities' financial charts. Recording #02:40:48 - Councilmember Lynn made a motion to approve the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington, setting forth the Financial Goals and Guidelines for the City with the exception of, under Ill. Debt Guidelines, changing the set forth sentence number two from {{ending balance" to {{operating costs" and on V. of the Long-term Planning Guidelines removing {{as defined and required by RCW A:070." Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion failed with two yes votes and four no votes by Councilmembers Plackett, Griebel, Martin, and Farra. Recording #02:44:13- Councilmember Lynn made a motion that we bring this back to the next meeting. Councilmember Griebel seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Award Convention Center HVAC Project Washington to award the Convention Center HVAC Project to Advanced Heating and Air. Mayor Dingler presented the request. There was public comment regarding the anticipated lifetime of the units and prolonging the lifetime of the units. There were Council questions and discussion regarding funding; replacement; unit specifications; and coating the units. Recording #02:51 :22- Councilmember Griebel made a motion to approve the request for the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington to award the Convention Center HVAC project to Advanced Heating and Air. Councilmember Lynn seconded the motion. The motion passed with five yes votes and one no vote by Councilmember Martin. Amendment No. 1 to 2016 Wastewater Engineering Services Agreement with BHC Consultants, LLC Washington to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the 2016 Wastewater Engineering Services Agreement with BHC Consultants, LLC. Nick Bird presented the Request. There was no public comment. There were Council questions and discussion regarding adjusting the contract. Recording #02:54:27 - Councilmember Griebel made a motion to approve the request for the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the 2016 Wastewater Engineering Services Agreement with BHC Consultants, LLC. Councilmember Lynn seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Page 4 of 6

5 Washington to authorize the purchase of a John Deere 1570 John Deere Mower Mower. Purchase Nick Bird presented the request. There was public comment regarding budget and salvaging. There were Council questions and discussion regarding the broken mower; budget; salvage value; the current number of mowers; staffing levels; funding the purchase; and extended warranties. Recording #03:07:18- Councilmember Griebel made a motion to approve the request of the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington to authorize the purchase of a John Deere 1570 Mower. Counci/member Lynn seconded the motion. The motion-passed with four yes votes and two no votes by Councilmembers Martin and Farra. Discussion: Surf Rescue Mayor Dingier and the Council discussed tasking Chief Bathke with researching Surf Rescue options and the history of Surf Rescue. Chief Bathke discussed reviewing what other communities are doing, looking at freshwater rescue options, and properly training all personnel. Second Study Session on Community Health and Safety Concerns There was Council discussion about the formation of the Health and Safety Committee and how ad hoc committees are formed. There was a Council request that the minutes reflect that there is a Council Ad Hoc Committee on Community Health and Safety Concerns and that the three members of that committee are Bob Peterson, Lisa Griebel, and Jon Martin. There was Council consensus to include this information in the minutes. Committee on Council member Peterson assigned Councilmember Griebel to Homelessness and the North Beach School District Committee on Homelessness Hunger and Hunger. Councilmember Lynn will be the alternate. Shoreline Master Program Mayor Dingier stated that the Department of Ecology said that the addendum on grooming the dunes will not be approved. She encouraged the Council to allow her to sit down with Ecology to see what will be approved by Ecology. She volunteered to work with Rick Mraz at Ecology and bring something back to the next Council Meeting for the Council's review. There was Council consensus to allow the Mayor to draft language with Rick Mraz and bring it back to the next meeting. Executive Session: Future Agenda Items: None. Mayor Dingier asked that deer be added to the Future Agenda Items List. The item was not added to the list because only three Councilmembers were in favor of it. Councilmember Peterson asked that a feasibility study on plastic bags be added to the Future Agenda Items List. There was Council discussion about assigning this topic to the Fresh Waterways Advisory Board. There were only three Page 5 of 6

6 Future Agenda Items continued: Councilmembers in favor so the item was not added to the list. Councilmember Griebel asked that revising the Council Guidelines be added to the Future Agenda Items. There were five Councilmembers in favor of adding this item to the list. There was Council consensus to remove Budgeting Principles and Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness and Hunger from the Future Agenda Items List. Mayor Pro Tern Peterson assigned Councilmembers Plackett and Lynn to the agenda review on Tuesday, June 27, For the Good of the Order: Adjourn: Councilmembers shared items they felt were for the good of the order. Mayor Oingler adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 10:09 p.m. Signed: Attest: Page 6 of 6