HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-02 City Council Minutes Approved Anacortes City Council Minutes - August 2, 2021
Call to Order
Mayor Laurie Gere called to order the Anacortes City Council meeting of August 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Ryan Walters, Christine Cleland-McGrath, Carolyn Moulton,Bruce McDougall and Matt
Miller were present. Councilmembers Jeremy Carter and Anthony Young were absent. Mr. Carter had been
excused in advance at the May 24, 2021 regular City Council meeting.
Ms. Moulton moved, seconded by Ms. Cleland-McGrath, to excuse the absence of Mr. Young who was
unwell. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Pledge of Allegiance
The assembly joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Announcements and Committee Reports
Police Chief Confirmation and Swearing In: Mayor Gere asked City Council to confirm her appointment of
David Floyd as Police Chief, effective immediately.
MATT MILLER moved, seconded by CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH,to confirm the appointment of
Dave Floyd as Police Chief for the City of Anacortes. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Gere administered the oath of office to Police Chief Dave Floyd. Chief Floyd expressed his appreciation
to Mayor Gere, City Council and his colleagues in the Police Department.
COVID-19 Update: Mayor Gere explained current Centers for Disease Control guidance for masking. Mayor
Gere shared current case statistics and vaccination progress for Anacortes, Skagit County, and Washington State
and listed a number of vaccination opportunities for the public.
Mr. McDougall asked if City Council meetings should revert to virtual only until the current increasing case
trend ends. Councilmembers agreed that the meetings would continue in person but that councilmembers would
be encouraged to attend remotely.
Finance Committee: Mr. Walters reported from the Committee meeting held the previous Wednesday. The
topics discussed included a request from Waste Management for changes to its contract with the city for
recycling and organics collection.
Public Works Committee: Ms. Moulton reported from the Committee meeting held earlier in the evening. The
topics discussed included the potential transfer of the South Fidalgo Water System to the City of Anacortes
which would be presented to Council at its August 9 meeting. The committee also discussed the current chlorine
supply for water treatment.
Public Comment
No one present wished to address the Council on any topic not already on the agenda. Public comments
submitted electronically prior to the meeting by Beth Griggs were added to packet materials for the meeting.
Consent Agenda
Ms. Moulton removed Item 5c, Street Fair Application: Outdoor Music Event, from the Consent Agenda.
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Ms. Moulton moved, seconded by Mr. McDougall,to approve the following Consent Agenda items. The motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
a. Minutes of July 26, 2021
b. Approval of claims in the amount of$563,614.22
The following vouchers/checks were approved for payment:
EFT numbers: 100756 through 100807,total$367,701.01
Check numbers: 100808 through 100839, total $180,299.40
Wire transfer numbers: 278858 through 288116, total $15,690.31
d. Street Fair Application:Anacortes Half Marathon
e. Contract Modification: WWTP Annual Incinerator Compliance Emissions Performance Test#21-100-
SEW-001
£ Resolution 3046: Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirement for WWTP Mercury Modules.
g. Resolution 3047: Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirement for WWTP Incinerator Repairs
c. Street Fair Application: Outdoor Music Event
Ms. Moulton announced that she had submitted the subject street fair application so she would abstain from
voting on it. Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Cleland-McGrath, to approve Consent Agenda Item 5c.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote with Ms. Moulton abstaining.
OTHER BUSINESS
Police Department Update
Police Chief Dave Floyd provided an update on changes in Washington State legislation and how they affect the
Anacortes Police Department and on the Anacortes Police Department's pilot program with the Anacortes
Family Center pursuant to Agreement 21-061-IDS-001. The chief referred to the extensive packet materials for
this agenda item. Chief Floyd responded to councilmember questions about the Family Center program metrics
and suggestions for additional measurements moving forward. Councilmembers engaged in extended discussion
with Chief Floyd about the challenges posed by the new legislation.
RESOLUTION NO. 3045: A resolution authorizing and directing execution of an agreement by and
between the City of Anacortes,Washington,USA and the City of Comarnic,Romania
Mayor Gere introduced Resolution 3045 authorizing and directing both parties to sign an agreement between the
City of Anacortes and the City of Cormanic uniting them in a formal Sister City relationship. Mayor Gere asked
members of the Sister City Association to address the Council.
Brad Adams, representing the Sister City Association,related the history of the city's relationship with
Cormanic over the past decade. He spoke in support of the agreement.
John Lovric,President of the Sister City Association,provided background on Sister Cities International. He
spoke in support of the agreement.
RYAN WALTERS moved, seconded by CAROLYN MOULTON, to adopt Resolution 3045 as presented. Vote:
Ayes -RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON,BRUCE
MCDOUGALL,MATT MILLER.Nays -None. Result: Passed
Adjournment
There being no further business, at approximately 7:18 p.m. the Anacortes City Council meeting of August 2,
2021 was adjourned.
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