HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-23 City Council Minutes Approved Anacortes City Council Minutes - May 23, 2022
Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tempore Anthony Young called to order the Anacortes City Council meeting of May 23,2022 at
6:00 p.m.Councilmembers Jeremy Carter,Ryan Walters,Christine Cleland-McGrath, Carolyn Moulton,
Bruce McDougall and Amanda Hubik were present.
Councilmember Moulton participated in the meeting remotely via Zoom.
No councilmembers were absent.
Pledge of Allegiance
The assembly j oined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Announcements and Committee Reports
Mr.Young gave a Covid update before asking for committee reports.
After the committee reports Ms.Cleland-McGrath requested resolution 3088,recognizing June 2022 as Pride
Month, be moved from item 7a to the end of the agenda so as to be the last item on the agenda.
Council all agreed to move the resolution to be the last item on the agenda.
Traffic Safety Committee
Ms.Moulton reported from the previous Committee meeting. The topics discussed included lack of traffic paint,
vehicles parked on T Avenue that have not taken advantage of services offered to them,including 6 RV's
tagged that are not registered and schedule to be towed if not moved by the owner or occupant. Other various
traffic painting and traffic safety items were discussed.
Housing Affordability and Community Services Committee
Mr.Walters reported from the Committee meeting the previous week.The topics discussed included a site
visit in Mount Vernon,and Sedro Woolley, and how they managed their housing,and held discussion with
them on potentially partnering with them in some way for future building opportunities in Anacortes.
Parks and Recreation Committee
Ms.Hubik reported from the Committee meeting held the previous week.The topics discussed included
potential future cemetery fee increases,apotential request for funding for the upcoming skate park project, and
various other parks classes and
Planning Committee
Ms. Cleland-McGrath reported from the Committee meeting held at 5:00 PM before the council meeting
started.
Public Comment
Mayor Pro Tern Young invited the public to comment on any item not on the agenda.
There were 2 attendees,Anastasia Brensick,and Doug Thurber,who addressed the
council.
Consent Agenda
Mr. McDougall moved, seconded by Mr. Carter, to approve the following Consent Agenda items. The motion
carried unanimously.
a. Minutes of May 16,2022
b. Approval of claims in the amount of$254,854.72
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c. Contract Award: AFD Rescue Truck Replacement -Ram 5500 Chassis Purchase #22-091-ERR-
001
d. Interlocal C20160538 Amendment 1: Countywide Public Safety Communications Center (Skagit
911)
Public Hearings
Mr. Young introduced Mr.Measamer to present the item for Public Hearing
Resolution 3082:A resolution updating the work plan adopted by Resolution 3005 regarding
Bonus Height Provisions in the R4 Use Zone West of the Commercial Use Zone related to
Ordinance 4020
DON MEASAMER presented resolution 3082 and the associated work plan related to ordinance 4022 to the
Council.
Mr.Young opened the public hearing and asked if any members of the public or online attendees wished to
comment.
No comments were given.
Mr.Young then closed the public hearing.
Ms.Cleland-McGrath moved, seconded by Ms. Hubik, to approve the resolution.
The resolution passed.
Other Business
Resolution 3087 Authorizing Execution of Tourism Promotion Fund Contracts
Mr.Hoglund presented the resolution for Lodging Tax funding consideration.
It was moved by Mr. Walters, seconded by Ms. Cleland-McGrath,to approve Resolution 3087 authorizing
execution of Tourism Promotion fund contracts between the City of Anacortes and the recipient agencies to
promote tourism and attract visitors to Anacortes.
The resolution passed unanimously.
Ordinance 4022: Adoption of the 2019 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington
Diane Hennebert presented to Council on the Adoption of Ordinance 4022 the 2019 Stormwater Management
Manual. This was a discussion item only.Ms.Hennebert said the Ordinance would be back to Council on June
6 for consideration of adoption.
Mr. Walters made some positive comments on the proposed change to the manual.
Shoreline Master Program Periodic Update
Libby Grage continued the update of the Shoreline Master Program that was started at the previous council
meeting on May 16,2022.
Ms. Grage requested feedback from Council to incorporate before taking the Periodic update back to the public
for public feedback.
Ms.Grage then reviewed next steps for the update of the SMP,as well as Regulation of Critical areas in
shoreline jurisdiction.
Ms. Grage then reviewed additional items of the update that had been identified for follow-up.
Resolution 3089-Declaring an Emergency and Waiving State Bidding Requirements for the
Relocation of Sanitary Sewer Pump Station#8, and U Avenue Bank Stabilization.
Tim Hohmann presented to Council the issues taking place with sanitary sewer pump station#8,particularly as it
relates to how its structure and functionality was affected by a significant high tide(King tide)along with high
wind creating significant wave action earlier in the year in January,and the shoreline bank around the
pumpstation along U Avenue,and the need to take immediate action to avoid catastrophic sewage release into
Guemes Channel Bay.
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Mr. Walters moved, seconded by Ms.Moulton,to approve Resolution 3089 declaring an emergency and
waiving state competitive bidding requirements for the relocation of sanitary sewer pump station#8 and U
Avenue bank stabilization,pursuant to RCW 39.04.280.
The resolution passed unanimously.
Contract Award: Pump Station #8 Emergency Relocation#22-154-ENG-001
Mr.Hohmann then presented the contract associated with the emergency work for Council consideration.
Mr. Walters moved, seconded by Ms. Cleland-McGrath that City Council authorize the Mayor to sign contract
22-154-ENG-001 with Welch Brothers Construction in the not to exceed amount of$350,000.00 to perform the
Pump Station #8 Emergency Relocation and Guemes Channel bank repair.
The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 3088 Declaring Pride Month June 2022
Mayor Pro Tem.Young presented the item. Mr. Walters then introduced the resolution.
Mr. Young then read the resolution.
Mr. Young then invited the public to comment.
Several members present made comments at the podium,and one person attending online made comments,
about the resolution.
Ms.Cleland-McGrath moved, seconded by Mr. McDougall,to adopt resolution 3088 declaring the month of
June LGBTQ+Pride Month.
Vote: Ayes -Carter,Walters,Young,Cleland-McGrath, Moulton,McDougall,Hubik.Nays -None. Result:
Motion passed.
Ad i ournment
There being no further business,at approximately 7:47 p.m. the Anacortes City Council meeting of May 23, 2022
was adjourned.
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