HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-09 City Council Minutes Approved Anacortes City Council Minutes - August 9, 2021
Call to Order
Mayor Laurie Gere called to order the Anacortes City Council meeting of August 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Anthony Young,Ryan Walters, Christine Cleland-McGrath, Carolyn Moulton,Bruce
McDougall and Matt Miller were present. Councilmember Jeremy Carter participated in the meeting via Zoom.
Pledge of Allegiance
The assembly joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Announcements and Committee Reports
COVID-19 Update: Mayor Gere shared the latest announcements from the Governor's office regarding
vaccination requirements. The mayor reported current case statistics and vaccination progress for Anacortes,
Skagit County, and Washington State. She reiterated that masks are required for all people in all City of
Anacortes facilities.
Mr. McDougall advised that due to the increasing case counts,he would be participating remotely in the next
few City Council meetings
Public Safety Committee: Mr. Miller reported from the Committee meeting held the previous week. The topics
discussed included the Blake decision and the resulting challenges for law enforcement,police department body
cameras, initial successes of the new community paramedic program, and fire department staffing.
Housing Affordability and Community Services Committee: Ms. Moulton reported from the Committee meeting
held the previous week. The topics discussed included the Unite Washington online referral program,
involuntary custody of residents in danger of harming themselves or others, new law enforcement legislation, a
webinar regarding emerging issues in homelessness, and the weekly meeting schedule for the committee.
Planning Committee: Ms. Cleland-McGrath reported from the Committee meeting held earlier in the evening.
The topics discussed included pull in parking on 3rd through 10th Streets and Planning Department staffing.
Public Comment
No one present wished to address the Council on any topic not already on the agenda.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Young,to approve the following Consent Agenda items. The motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
a. Minutes of August 2,2021
b. Approval of claims in the amount of$881,286.94
The following vouchers/checks were approved for payment:
EFT numbers: 100840 through 100884,total $818,497.82
Check numbers: 100885 through 100899, total $54,330.73
Wire transfer numbers: 288269 through 288474,total $8,458.39
c. Contract Award: Water Treatment Plant Filter Anthracite#21-074-WTR-001
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance 3094: Amending the Capital Facilities Plan 2021 -2026
Mayor Gere opened the advertised public hearing on Ordinance 3094. Finance Director Steve Hoglund
presented Ordinance 3094 amending the 2021-2026 Capital Facilities Plan. The ordinance had been introduced
for a first reading at the July 26,2021 regular City Council meeting. Mr. Hoglund clarified that the CFP must be
amended in conjunction with the budget.
No one present wished to comment. Mayor Gere closed the public hearing.
RYAN WALTERS moved, seconded by BRUCE MCDOUGALL, to adopt Ordinance 3094 amending the 2021-
2026 Capital Facilities Plan. Vote: Ayes -JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS,
CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON, BRUCE MCDOUGALL,MATT MILLER.
Nays -None. Result: Passed
OTHER BUSINESS
Ordinance 3093: Amending the 2021 Budget
Mr. Hoglund presented Ordinance 3093 amending the 2021 budget. The ordinance had been presented for a first
reading at the July 26,2021 regular City Council meeting.
Mayor Gere invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item.No one present wished to address
the Council.
BRUCE MCDOUGALL moved, seconded by ANTHONY YOUNG, to adopt Ordinance 3093 amending the
2021 budget. Vote: Ayes -JEREMY CARTER, ANTHONY YOUNG, RYAN WALTERS,CHRISTINE
CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON,BRUCE MCDOUGALL,MATT MILLER.Nays -None.
Result: Passed
Access Anacortes Fiber Internet Update
Administrative Services Director Emily Schuh provided the regular monthly update on Access Anacortes Fiber
Internet. Ms. Schuh's slides were added to the packet materials for the meeting. Ms. Schuh responded to
councilmember questions about recommended redundancy provided through Wave Cable and about the west
end expansion.
CDBG&CDBG-CV Funding Update
Planning Director Don Measamer reported on total funding received and allocated through the Community
Development Block Grant program during the 2020 program year,referring to the packet materials for this
agenda item. Councilmembers thanked Mr. Measamer and PCED Program Coordinator Joann Stewart for their
extraordinary efforts to get the funds directly and efficiently to those in need in the local community.
Resolution 3048: Approving the Fidalgo Island Water System asset transfer and improvement agreement
between the City and Public Utility District No. 1 of Skagit County
Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer introduced Water System Manager Brian McDaniel. Mr. McDaniel
presented Resolution 3048 approving the Fidalgo Island Water System asset transfer and improvement
agreement. Mr. McDaniel's slide presentation was added to the packet materials for the meeting. He reported on
the state of the South Fidalgo water system,the risks and benefits of incorporating that system into the
Anacortes Water System, and the details of the proposed agreement between the City and Skagit PUD
#1. Councilmembers requested reassurance that the anticipated capital and labor costs to run the system were
solid.
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ANTHONY YOUNG moved, seconded by CAROLYN MOULTON,to approve Resolution 3048, approving
the Fidalgo Island Water System asset transfer and improvement agreement between the City and Public Utility
District No. 1 of Skagit County and its execution by the mayor of the city; and providing for related matters.
Vote: Ayes -JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG, RYAN WALTERS,CHRISTINE CLELAND-
MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON,BRUCE MCDOUGALL, MATT MILLER.Nays -None. Result:
Passed
Contract Award: Sensus Water Meter Software#21-136-WTR-001
Mr. McDaniel requested City Council consent to award a contract in the amount of$195,712.16 to Ferguson
Waterworks for Sensus Water Meter Software. He provided an overview of the meter project. Mr. McDaniel's
slide presentation was added to the packet materials for the meeting.
Mr. Walters suggested postponing action on the contract pending a comprehensive business case for the
upgrade. Mr. Miller asked to see this project in the context of the 2022 CFP to compare the benefits of this
project to other potential projects. Ms. Cleland-McGrath concurred. Mayor Gere invited staff to bring the
contract back to Council with additional information.
Adjournment
There being no further business, at approximately 7:45 p.m. the Anacortes City Council meeting of August 9,
2021 was adjourned.
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