HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-10 City Council Minutes Approved Anacortes City Council Minutes - January 10, 2022
Call to Order
Mayor Matt Miller called to order the Anacortes City Council meeting of January 10,2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Jeremy Carter,Ryan Walters,Anthony Young,Christine Cleland-McGrath, Carolyn Moulton
and Amanda Hubik were present. Councilmember Bruce McDougall participated in the meeting remotely via
Zoom.
Pledge of Allegiance
The assembly joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Miller removed Item 8b from the agenda.
Closed Session: Collective Bargaining topics per RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)
Mayor Miller announced that City Council would convene in closed session for no more than 30 minutes to
discuss collective bargaining strategy,per RCW 42.30.140. He advised that the regular meeting would
reconvene at 6:30 p.m. with no action having been taken. At approximately 6:30 p.m. the Mayor called the
regular meeting back to order.
Announcements and Committee Reports
Mayor Miller thanked staff for extra effort to pick up extra trash following the snow event the last week of
December.
Mayor Miller encouraged the community to participate in the National Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin
Luther King,Jr. on January 17,2022. He reminded that the City Council meeting would occur on January 18 to
allow observance of the holiday on Monday.
COVID-19 Update
Mayor Miller shared current case statistics and vaccination progress for Skagit County. He shared an update
from Island Hospital regarding the recent sharp spike in case counts.
Resolution 3070: Appointment of Councilmembers to Committees
Mayor Pro Tern Anthony Young introduced Resolution 3070 confirming his appointments of councilmembers
to City Council committees for 2022-2023. City Attorney Darcy Swetnam reviewed the provisions of the Open
Public Meetings Act that pertain to committee meetings, all of which must involve no more than three
councilmembers. Councilmembers discussed the concept of alternate committee members and how best to keep
the entire Council and the public informed on the work of each committee.
Mr. Hoglund noted that the purpose identified in the draft resolution for the Finance Committee did not reflect
the current assignments for that committee. He suggested rewording its purpose as follows: "To make
recommendations on the municipal budget, capital facilities financing, and to approve transactions as authorized
by municipal codc.other financing transactions,policies and status."
RYAN WALTERS moved, seconded by CAROLYN MOULTON, to adopt Resolution 3070 with two changes
from the draft presented: 1)remove any reference to alternate members for standing committees, and 2) change
the Finance Committee purpose as proposed by Mr. Hoglund.Vote: Ayes -JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY
YOUNG, RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON,BRUCE
MCDOUGALL, AMANDA HUBIK.Nays -None. Result: Passed
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Personnel Committee
Ms. Cleland-McGrath reported from the Committee meeting held the previous week. The topics discussed
included bargaining unit negotiations, salary schedules for non-represented employees, COVID policies, and
recruitment to fill vacant positions.
Planning Committee
Ms. Moulton reported from the Committee meeting held earlier in the evening. The topics discussed included
the Shoreline Master Program update,the New Wilson Hotel loan to the Anacortes Housing Authority, and
Fully Contained Communities proposed in Skagit County.
Public Comment
Mayor Miller invited the public to comment on any item not on the agenda. No one present wished to address
the Council on any topic not already on the agenda.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Young moved, seconded by Mr. Carter,to approve the following Consent Agenda items. The motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
a. Minutes of January 3,2022
b. Approval of claims in the amount of$883,584.78
The following vouchers/checks were approved for payment:
EFT numbers: 102142 through 102177 and 102188 through 102191,total$244,408.88
Check numbers: 102178 through 102187 and 102192,total $625,264.89
Wire transfer numbers: 296510 through 296726,total $21,968.93
c. Contract Award: Wastewater Industrial Users Survey and Industrial Sewer Rate Analysis#21-226-
SEW-001
d. Interlocal Agreement: Housing Action Plan Implementation Funding Grant#22-033-PLN-001
e. Contract Award: Housing Action Plan#22-033-PLN-002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance 4004: An Ordinance Amending AMC Ch.3.93 Impact Fees to Specify Fee Assessment
Limitations and Add Fee Exemptions for Early Learning Facilities
Planning Manager Libby Grage introduced Ordinance 4004. Ms. Grage summarized the ordinance and the
rational for adopting it following changes in State legislation.Ms. Grage's slide presentation was added to the
packet materials for the meeting.
Mayor Miller invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item.No one present wished to
address the Council.
The Mayor left the public hearing open until the ordinance came back to Council for action at the January 18,
2022 meeting.
Ordinance 4008: An Interim Ordinance Extending Ordinance 3091, an Interim Ordinance to Facilitate
the Development of Daycare II Facilities in the R4 Use Zone
Planning Director Don Measamer introduced Ordinance 4008. He explained the reason for the extension,
referring to the packet materials for this agenda item. He recommended approval of the ordinance.
Mayor Miller invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item. No one present wished to
address the Council. Mayor Miller closed the public hearing.
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CAROLYN MOULTON moved, seconded by BRUCE MCDOUGALL,to approve Ordinance 4008 as
presented. Vote: Ayes-JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG, RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE
CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON,BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA HUBIK.Nays -
None. Result: Passed
OTHER BUSINESS
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 and comments about construction progress and funding options.
Mayor Miller invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item. No one present wished to
address the Council.
Contract Modification: Municipal Broadband Network—2021 Westside Backbone Expansion#21-094-
FBR-001
Mayor Miller removed this item from the agenda.
Contract Award: Fire Ladder Truck Purchase#22-031-AFD-001
Assistant Fire Chief Jack Kennedy requested City Council consent to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of
$1,622,009.98 to Hughes Fire Equipment Inc. for the purchase of a ladder truck for the Fire Department. Chief
Kennedy reviewed the packet materials explaining the purchase. He recommended approving the Purchase
Order.
ANTHONY YOUNG moved, seconded by AMANDA HUBIK, to authorize the Mayor to sign Contract 22-
031-AFD-001 with Hughes Fire Equipment Inc. in the amount of$1,622,009.98 for the purchase of a ladder
truck for the Fire Department. Vote: Ayes -JEREMY CARTER, ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS,
CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON, BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA
HUBIK. Nays -None. Result: Passed
Contract Award: Vactor Sewer Truck Purchase#22-038-ERR-001
Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer requested City Council consent to issue a Purchase Order in the
amount of$497,923.05 to Owen Equipment Company for the purchase of a Vactor Sewer Truck. Mr.
Buckenmeyer reviewed the rationale for the purchase. His slide presentation was added to the packet materials
for the meeting.
CAROLYN MOULTON moved, seconded by JEREMY CARTER, to authorize the Mayor to sign Purchase
Order 22-038-ERR-001 with Owen Equipment Company in the amount of$497,923.05 for the purchase of a
Vactor Sewer Truck. Vote: Ayes-JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS,
CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON, BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA
HUBIK. Nays -None. Result: Passed
Housing Affordability and Community Services Committee Report on Unmet Community Service Needs
The HACS Committee reported to Council on its work to identify the social service needs of city residents in
financial, emotional, or mental health crisis and develop a plan to strengthen and ensure those services or
resources are provided by city or third-party providers. The committee's extensive slide presentation was added
to the packet material for the meeting.
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Mayor Miller invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item. No one present wished to
address the Council.
Adjournment
There being no further business, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the Anacortes City Council meeting of January 10,
2022 was adjourned.
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