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Home My WebLink About2022-04-11 City Council Minutes Approved Anacortes City Council Minutes - April 11, 2022 Call to Order Mayor Matt Miller called to order the Anacortes City Council meeting of April 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Councilmembers Jeremy Carter,Ryan Walters, Christine Cleland-McGrath, Carolyn Moulton and Amanda Hubik were present. Councilmembers Anthony Young and Bruce McDougall participated in the meeting remotely via Zoom. Pledge of Allegiance The assembly joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. Announcements and Committee Reports Mayor Miller reported that COVID case rates continued to decline in Skagit County. Mayor Miller reported on a successful spring clean up event on Saturday. Arbor Day Proclamation Mayor Miller read a statement proclaiming Wednesday,April 13, 2022 as the celebration of Arbor Day in Anacortes and encouraging citizens to plant trees thus leaving a legacy for present and future generations. Public Safety Committee: Ms. Cleland-McGrath reported from the Committee meeting held the previous week. The topics discussed included a firefighting boat that the department is acquiring from Guemes Island,the departure of Assistant Fire Chief Nicholas Walsh, Skagit 911 dispatch center infrastructure improvements, and upcoming animal control ordinance updates. Planning Committee: Ms. Moulton reported from the Committee meeting held earlier in the evening. The topics discussed included instituting a Main Street program and 5th Street access to the Cap Sante amphitheater. Public Comment Mayor Miller invited the public to comment on any item not on the agenda. Sandra Benton, 1717 9th Street, Downtown Anacortes Alliance founding member,presented Council with promotional literature for the group. Consent Agenda Ms. Moulton moved, seconded by Mr. Carter, to approve the following Consent Agenda items. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. a. Minutes of April 4,2022 b. Approval of claims in the amount of$414,101.10 The following vouchers/checks were approved for payment: EFT numbers: 102902 through 102948,total$152,773.75 Check numbers: 102949 through 102962, total $243,154.21 Wire transfer numbers: 301423 through 301819, total $18,173.14 c. Contract Award: Puget Way Waterline Relocation#22-110-WTR-001 d. Contract Modification: Anchor QEA, LLC Master Services Agreement-Former Anacortes Water Treatment Plant: Model Toxics Control Act and Demolition Implementation Technical Services#21- 024-LEG-001 Anacortes City Council Minutes -April 11, 2022 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS City Council Ward Redistricting Plan City Clerk-Treasurer Steve Hoglund introduced for an advertised public hearing Resolution 3078 to adopt the proposed City of Anacortes Redistricting plan,which would continue to use the existing City Council Ward boundaries. Mr. Hoglund reviewed the plan and the schedule for adoption which had been included in the packet materials for the meeting. He demonstrated the website page for the redistricting plan. Mayor Miller invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item. No one present wished to address the Council. Mr. Walters asked that the resolution be edited to attach the plan prior to adoption. Mr. Hoglund agreed. OTHER BUSINESS Waste Management Annual Report Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer introduced Han Kirkland and Rob Rutledge from Waste Management to present Waste Management's 2021 annual report. The report slide deck had been included in the packet materials for the meeting. Ms. Kirkland responded to councilmember questions. Mayor Miller invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item. No one present wished to address the Council. 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. She reported on current customer counts and revenue streams,pending customer orders, construction progress in the west end expansion area, special projects, and funding. Mayor Miller invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item.No one present wished to address the Council. Resolution 3079 to forgive the Wilson Hotel Loan Mr. Hoglund introduced Resolution 3079 which would forgive the balance of the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Agreement between the City and the Anacortes Housing Authority(AHA). Mr. Hoglund summarized the rationale for the resolution,referring to his slide presentation which had been included in 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. Ms. Hubik stated she is an appointed commissioner on the AHA Board so she recused herself from the discussion and the vote. CAROLYN MOULTON moved, seconded by RYAN WALTERS,to approve Resolution 3079 forgiving the balance of the Wilson Hotel loan. Vote: Ayes -JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON, BRUCE MCDOUGALL.Nays -None. Abstain-AMANDA HUBIK. Result: Passed Anacortes City Council Minutes -April 11, 2022 2 Ordinance 4020: An Interim Ordinance Extending Ordinance 3097, Ordinance 3054,Ordinance 3069, Ordinance 3076, and Ordinance 3088 a Moratorium on the acceptance of Certain Land Use Applications in the R4 Use Zone West of the Commercial Use Zone Planning Director Don Measamer introduced Ordinance 4020 which would immediately extend the moratorium enacted by Ordinances 3097, 3054, 3069, 3076 and 3088 for a period of six months regarding the acceptance of certain land use applications for building permits in the R4 Use Zone west of the Commercial Use Zone proposing to use the Bonus Height provisions of AMC 19.42.050(C) (Small Units). Mr. Measamer advised that the moratorium would not apply to AMC 19.42.050(D),the affordable units option. He noted that the moratorium would expire at midnight if Council did not extend it by adopting Ordinance 4020. Mayor Miller invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item. No one present wished to address the Council. RYAN WALTERS moved, seconded by JEREMY CARTER,to adopt Ordinance 4020 as presented. Vote: Ayes -JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON,BRUCE MCDOUGALL,Amanda Hubik.Nays -None. Result: Passed Contract Award: 32nd Street and M Avenue Intersection Improvements Project#19-002-TRN-003 Mr. Buckenmeyer requested City Council consent to award a contract in the amount of$889,822.50 to Colacurcio Brothers,Inc. to perform the 32nd Street and M Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. The project would provide for the construction of a single lane roundabout at the intersection of 32nd Street and M Avenue. Mr. Buckenmeyer recommended awarding the contract,which would be 100%grant funded. RYAN WALTERS moved, seconded by CAROLYN MOULTON,to authorize the Mayor to sign contract 19- 002-TRN-003 with Colacurcio Brothers,Inc. in the amount of$889,822.50 to perform the 32nd Street and M Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. Vote: Ayes -JEREMY CARTER, ANTHONY YOUNG, RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON,BRUCE MCDOUGALL, Amanda Hubik.Nays -None. Result:Passed Honor Retiring Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer Mayor Miller summarized Mr. Buckenmeyer's career with the City of Anacortes and lauded his many accomplishments in the service of the city. Mr. Buckenmeyer thanked his division managers for the department's success and excellent public service. He also thanked the three Anacortes mayors in whose administrations he had served. Mayor Miller presented Mr. Buckenmeyer with a street sign for Buckenmeyer Way. Adjournment There being no further business, at approximately 7:00 p.m. the Anacortes City Council meeting of April 11, 2022 was adjourned. Anacortes City Council Minutes -April 11, 2022 3