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City Council Minutes
December 19, 1994
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting of December 19, 1994 to order at 7:30 p.m.
Roll call found present: Ted Parrish, Ben Root, Ray Sizemore, Bill Jackson, Terry Christiansen,
Jeanne Robinette, Bud Rock. Roll call was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
With a clarification on page 4, Mr. Christiansen moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that the
minutes of December 5, 1994 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Root, Sizemore, Jackson,
Christiansen, Robinette, Rock, Parrish. Motion carried.
Citizen Hearings
Mrs. Beverly Ann Benedict, 2414 16th Street, reported that the National Council on Disability
has asked Mrs. Benedict to join their ADA Watch 2 and asked to meet with the appropriate
City ADA representative.
Mrs. Lois Elber, 3813 West 3rd St., representing a neighborhood coalition, thanked the Mayor,
the Council subcommittee, and Mr. Jim Pemberton and Public Works staff for assisting the
coalition with street signage and drainage issues.
Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
Ordinances /2l Regulating Cable TV and TCl Cablevision Franchise
In response to a TCI Cablevision letter requesting additional time for the TCI attorneys to
review the Ordinances, Mayor Maxwell and Council postponed action on these items until
January, 1995.
Consideration of Acceptance 1994 Overlay Proiect
City Engineer, Mr. Gordon Bruchner, reported that the Council-approved 1994 "0" Avenue and
4th Street overlay project awarded to Lakeside Industries in the amount of $93,567.50 is
complete. The final contract price is $94,874.62 which includes costs for the replacement of
23 manhole frames and covers. Mr. Bruchner recommended that the project be accepted as
complete, initiating the mandatory 30-day lien period. If no claims are made by the end of the
lien period retainage monies will be released to Lakeside Industries. On a question from Mr.
Root, Mr. Bruchner explained the costs related to replacement of curb and gutter, and grading
and filling at "0" Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets. Mr. Jackson moved, seconded by Mr.
Sizemore, to accept the project as complete in the total contract price of $94,874.62. Vote:
Ayes - Sizemore, Jackson, Christiansen, Robinette, Rock, Parrish, Root. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Rock moved, seconded by Mr. Parrish, that the following Consent Agenda items be
approved. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Christiansen, Robinette, Rock, Parrish, Root, Sizemore.
Motion carried.
Voucher Approval
The following vouchers/warrants audited and certified by the City's Auditing Officer (Finance
Director) and subsequently reviewed and approved by the Council Finance Committee on
December 8, 1994 and December 15, 1994, are now approved for payment by the City
Council as of this date, December 19, 1994. Council vote was unanimous.
Claims Vouchers
Dec, 1994 Warrant Numbers 39615 through 39755 in the total amount of $514,455.93
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Prewritten Claims
Nov, 1994 Warrant Numbers 39082, 39253-39254, 39416-39417 in the total amount of
$6,719.60
Payroll
Nov, 1994 Warrant Numbers 36060 through 36284 in the total amount of $393,243.39
Benefit Payroll
Nov, 1994 Warrant Numbers 39418 through 39423 in the total amount of $129,829.46
Findings or Fact - Forest Park Preliminary Plat
Council adopted Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on the Forest Park Preliminary Plat.
Reappointments - Appointment
Mayor Maxwell recommended and Council approved the reappointment of Mr. Terry Dorn to
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Mr. Rick Haley to the Forest Advisory Board,
Mrs. June Gates to the Housing Authority Board and approved the appointment of Mrs. Verna
Berentson to the Housing Authority Board.
Write Off- Miscellaneous/Utility Accounts Receivable
Council approved the write off of utility accounts 50-0-002-0 in the amount of $86.13 and 50-
0-060 in the amount of $237.60 and miscellaneous accounts AlEX01 in the amount of
$1 ,784.76, CASC01 in the amount of $59.40, and TERR01 in the amount of $380.32.
Warrant Cancellation
Council approved the cancellation of Warrant No. 21495 in the amount of $500.00.
Public Hearing - Street Vacation - Portion of 13th Street - Security Investors, Inc.
Mayor Maxwell opened the Public Hearing on a Petition submitted by Security Investors, Inc. to
vacate 13th Street between "N" and "O" Avenues. Mr. Jim Pemberton, Director of Public
Works, addressed this item by first presenting an overhead display of the area to be vacated.
He reported that the applicant is proposing to develop a senior retirement center and will use
the vacated right-of-way for the development of this project. The Board of Adjustment at the
conclusion of Public Hearing on this matter declined to make a recommendation to Council
stating that this development issue is a planning function and not within the Board's purview.
Mr. Pemberton then reviewed the existing land uses and previously vacated streets in the
vicinity of the proposed vacation. Finally, Mr. Pemberton said that 13th Street was not a
recommended improvement in the City's arterial street program and that staff responded to
this petition with either no comment or with recommendations for approval.
Mr. Kent Haberly, 2915 E. Blackburn Road, Mt. Vernon, representing Security Investors, Inc.,
said his firm is in the early stages of planning for a senior retirement facility to include both
assisted care and independent living. Mr. Lanney Wixson was also present representing
Security Investments, Inc. Mr. Haberly reported that Security Investments met with the
neighbors on 13th Street and vicinity. He then presented a letter from the Anacortes Christian
Church in support of the vacation (Council Exhibit 1). Mr. Haberly has met with City staff to
discuss preliminary development and access issues. There were no further comments and the
Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed.
On a question from Mrs. Robinette, Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, explained the criteria
for vacation of City right-of-way and explained the method of compensation to the City for the
right-of-way and legislation governing same. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, citing citizen
concern regarding the encroachment of commercial development up 1 2th Street, said that this
proposed project would provide for a transition between commercial and residential districts.
On a question from Mr. Christiansen, Mr. Munce explained that the vacation, if approved,
would not add to the density allowed in that zone but would make for a better utilization of the
site. Councilmembers discussed concerns regarding the project impact. Planning Director
Munce stated that final Council approval of the street vacation could be made at the same time
that a building permit is issued and an award made for a binding contract for construction for
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the senior housing facility. Mrs. Robinette discussed the significance of a circulation and
sidewalk development plan. Mr. Parrish moved, seconded by Mr. Christiansen, that the
vacation be approved and that the enabling Ordinance vacating the right-of-way be adopted at
the time of issuance of a building permit and of a binding contract for construction for the
senior retirement center. Vote: Ayes - Christiansen, Robinette, Rock, Parrish, Root, Sizemore,
Jackson. Motion carried.
Longview Waterline Upgrade - McGaw
Mr. Jim Pemberton, Director of Public Works, explained that Mr. William McGaw wishes to
build a single family home on the east end of Longview Avenue. In reviewing this proposal,
staff determined that there was not sufficient fire protection to service this building site
without the installation of a fire hydrant or sprinkler system. The Public Works Department
recommends that the City provide materials and Mr. McGaw provide the design and
construction of the waterline extension to bring him into compliance with fire codes. Mr.
Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Rock, to approve the waterline upgrade as proposed by the
Public Works Department. Vote: Ayes - Robinette, Rock, Parrish, Root, Sizemore, Jackson,
Christiansen. Motion carried.
1994 Budget Amendment Ordinance
Mr. George Khtaian, Finance Director, presented an Ordinance to Council previously reviewed in
Study Session. The Ordinance would reflect additional revenues and expenditures from the
following funds: General, Washington Park, Police Substance Abuse, Growth Management
Capital Improvement and Firemen's Pension. Mrs. Robinette moved, seconded by Mr. Sizemore
that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2304 Approved and
Adopted on December 6, 1993 and entitled "An Ordinance Adopting the Budget and Salary
Schedule for all Municipal Purposes and Uses for the Year 1994." be adopted and given
Ordinance No. 2341 . Vote: Ayes - Rock, Parrish, Root, Sizemore, Jackson, Christiansen,
Robinette. Motion carried.
Ordinances (2) - Cash Transfer
Finance Director, Mr. George Khtaian, presented an Ordinance to Council that would transfer
$140,000 to the Federal Aid Projects Fund (309) for anticipated year-end cash requirements.
Mr. Rock moved, seconded by Mr. Christiansen, that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance
Requesting Council Approval of 1994 Year-End Cash Transfers Between City Funds" be
adopted and given Ordinance No. 2342. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director explained that the
second cash transfer Ordinance was pulled from the agenda because the Fulton Urban Renewal
Sale was completed. Mr. Munce thanked the City Attorney and Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong for
their assistance on this project. Because of the completion of the sale and accompanying
documents, the proposed $20,000 cash transfer would not be necessary. Vote: Ayes -
Parrish, Root, Sizemore, Jackson, Christiansen, Robinette, Rock. Motion carried.
Ordinance - 1995 Tax Levvs
Mr. George Khtaian, Finance Director, presented an Ordinance to Council that would levy a tax
upon real and personal property within the City of Anacortes for the year 1995. Mr. Khtaian
reviewed: levy information received from the Assessor's office, the 6-cent levy increase over
1994, and total tax levies including city, schools, county, hospital, port and pool. Mr.
Christiansen moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance
Levying a Tax Upon Real and Personal Property within the City of Anacortes, Skagit County,
Washington for Municipal Purposes for the Year 1995." be adopted and given Ordinance No.
2343. Vote: Ayes - Root, Sizemore, Jackson, Christiansen, Robinette, Rock, Parrish. Motion
carried.
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Resolution - Authorizing 911 Dispatch Services for Swinomish Tribal Community
Police Chief, Mike King, presented a Resolution and agreement between the City of Anacortes
and the Swinomish Tribal Community for the City of Anacortes to be a public service
answering point for 911 calls and other emergency dispatch services for the Swinomish Tribal
Community. Councilmembers discussed record keeping to develop cost-per-call data. Mr.
Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Rock, that a Resolution entitled "A Resolution Authorizing
and Directing Execution of an Agreement by and between the Swinomish Tribal Community
and the City of Anacortes Designating the City of Anacortes as a Public Service Answering
Point for 911 Calls." be adopted and given Resolution No. 1340. Vote: Ayes - Sizemore,
Jackson, Christiansen, Robinette, Rock, Parrish, Root. Motion carried.
Tourism Promotion Fund Decisions
Mayor Maxwell reviewed the background on the State's levying of a 2% sales tax for local
communities to promote tourism. The City has an Ordinance in place governing management
of its Tourism Promotion Fund. Additionally, the City has established a tourism fund
application process and has appointed a 3-Councilmember committee to review the applications
and to make recommendations to the full Council. The committee recommended awards to:
Visitor Information Center, $20,000; Tourist Guide (Chamber), $12,500; Book and Paper
Show (Senior Center), $1 ,500; 1995 Arts & Cultural Events Calendar (Arts Coalition), $1 ,445;
W.T. Preston, $15,000; Heritage Tourism Marketing Program, $4,175; Waterfront Festival,
$3,000; Act Theater, $3,500. Mr. Christiansen thanked Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, for
his assistance in this process. Mr. Munce said that a letter would be sent to the approved
projects and work would then commence on individual contract proposals. Mr. Sizemore
moved, seconded by Mr. Root to approve the committee recommendations. Vote: Ayes -
Jackson, Christiansen, Robinette, Rock, Parrish, Root, Sizemore. Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell then presented two additional Resolutions for Council review and action.
Sewer Feasibility Study
Mayor Maxwell read a Resolution that, referencing March Point Urban Growth Area requests
for sewer service and annexation and letters of opposition to annexation, resolves that these
requests for service and letters of opposition will be kept on file awaiting final consideration of
the feasibility and costs of providing sewer to that area. This consideration can be made only
after the budgeted Sewer Feasibility Study has been completed. (Resolution No. 1341)
Request to County Commissioners Regarding Marches Point Urban Growth Area
Mayor Maxwell read a Resolution requesting that the Board of County Commissioners direct
the Skagit County Planning Commission to follow the mandates of the Growth Management
Act and the Countywide Regional Planning Policies and that the Board of County
Commissioners open a direct dialogue with the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Anacortes on the City of Anacortes' Urban Growth Area proposal. (Resolution No. 1342).
Mr. Rock moved, seconded by Mr. Sizemore, that Resolution Numbers 1341 and 1342 be
adopted. Vote: Ayes - Christiansen, Robinette, Rock, Parrish, Root, Sizemore, Jackson.
Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell announced that there would be not be a Study Session on Tuesday, December
27, 1994.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:10 p.m.
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