HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-11 City Council Minutes Approved Anacortes City Council Minutes - July 11, 2022
Call to Order
Mayor Matt Miller called to order the Anacortes City Council meeting of July 11,2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Jeremy Carter,Ryan Walters, Christine Cleland-McGrath,Carolyn Moulton and Amanda
Hubik were present. Councilmember McDougall participated in the meeting remotely via Zoom.
Councilmember Anthony Young was absent. Mr. Carter moved, seconded by Ms. Moulton,to excuse the
absence of Mr. Young. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Pledge of Allegiance
The assembly joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Announcements and Committee Reports
Mayor Miller provided a recap of Kids Are Best Fest and announced Shipwreck Day is coming this Saturday.
He then shared current COVID-19 case statistics for Anacortes and Skagit County, including a slight decrease
in case numbers and 4 hospitalizations in Island Hospital. He announced an upcoming vaccine clinic at the
Anacortes Senior Center on Friday,July 15th,from 9:30am-2:30pm,with no appointment necessary. Mayor
Miller continued with a construction update, citing delayed completion of the 32nd Street and M Avenue
roundabout project until the first week of August due to supply issues. He concluded by listing water line
projects commencing this week in the Skyline area on Sands Way,Parkside Drive, Sandra Court and Curtis
Court.
Housing Affordability and Community Services Committee
Mr.Walters reported from the Committee meeting held the previous Thursday morning with Mr. Ed West of
the League of Women Voters. The Committee discussed a series of forums to be held by the League of Women
Voters on affordable housing around Skagit County,of which Anacortes would be the first in September 2022
in City Council chambers. The Committee will assist with designing the forum format and guest speaker
selection.
Planning Committee
Ms. Cleland-McGrath reported from the Committee meeting held earlier in the evening. The topics discussed
included a potential partnership with Skagit Habitat for Humanity for cottage homes, a coming meeting with the
Main Street Association in August,and floodplain management.
4th of July Parade Marching Group and Float Winners
Mayor Miller presented the awards for best Marching Group in the July 4th Parade to: 3rd place -Anacortes
Twisted Pixies; 2nd place-Old Anacortes Rowing and Sailing Society(OARS); 1 st place - Soroptimist
International of Anacortes; and for best Float to: 3rd place -Anacortes Masonic Lodge;2nd place -Mermen of
Anacortes; 1 st place-Anacortes Rotary Centennial Float
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
Ms. Moulton moved, seconded by Ms. Hubik,to approve the following Consent Agenda items. The motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
a. Minutes of July 5,2022
b. Approval of claims in the amount of$447,482.55
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The following vouchers/checks were approved for payment:
EFT numbers: 103621 through 103659,total$188,866.90
Check numbers: 103660 through 103677,total $241,019.23
Wire transfer numbers: 3036382 through 306794 total $17,586.60
c. Contract Award: Oak Harbor Aerial Fiber Installation#20-033-TLM-002
d. Contract Award: WTP CAT Generator Switchgear Maintenance#22-181-WTR-001
e. Contract Award: WTP Electrical System: Intake Transformer Purchase#22-133-WTR-006
f. Interlocal Agreement#22-180-PRK-001 with City of Marysville for Outdoor Video Services
Closed Record Decision Hearing
Mayor Miller asked Mr.Measamer to advise him if this would be a closed record decision hearing on
Ordinance 4016. Mr. Measamer replied that since the Planning Commission held a public hearing and made a
recommendation to City Council as a legislative action,that unless Council desired to hold another public
hearing that addressed specific items,the Mayor could move on to item 7.a. Mayor Miller moved on to agenda
item 7.a. Ordinance 4016: Floodplain Management Code Amendments AMC Chapter 19.74.
Other Business
Ordinance 4016: Floodplain Management Code Amendments AMC Chapter 19.74
Planning, Community and Economic Development Director, Don Measamer, introduced floodplain
management code amendments under AMC Chapter 19.74. The amendments include substantial improvement,
clarifying review criteria as it applies to floodplain management, small detached structures and a Sea Level Rise
Report from Coastal Geologic Services that went before the Planning Commission. The Commission
recommended a 2-foot above base flood elevation for new construction and structures undergoing substantial
improvements in affected zones. The remaining amendments were recommended by the Washington
Department of Ecology. Mr. Measamer introduced Mr.Jim Johannessen and Ms. Avery Maverick of Coastal
Geologic Services,who presented the issue of Sea Level Rise. The report and associated slide deck were
included in the packet materials for the meeting.Mr.Johannessen and Ms. Maverick responded to
councilmembers'questions.
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 CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH,to Approve Ordinance 4016 as
presented with Council edits and Attachment A,version 2b. Vote: Ayes-JEREMY CARTER,RYAN
WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON, BRUCE MCDOUGALL,
AMANDA HUBIK.Nays-None. Result: Passed
Ordinance 4024 An Interim Ordinance Extending Ordinance 3091 and Ordinance 4008 declaring
Daycare II Facilities as a permitted use in the R4 Use Zone
Mr. Measamer introduced Ordinance 4024 as an interim ordinance extending Ordinance 3091 and Ordinance
4008 declaring Daycare 11 facilities as a permitted use in the R4 Zone.
RYAN WALTERS moved, seconded by CAROLYN MOULTON,to adopt Ordinance 4024 as presented.Vote:
Ayes -JEREMY CARTER,RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN
MOULTON,BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA HUBIK.Nays-None. Result: Passed
Community Paramedic Agreement
City Attorney,Darcy Swetnam,and Community Paramedic, Steve Monrad,presented the Community
Paramedic interlocal agreement between the Skagit County Public Hospital District and the City of Anacortes.
Ms. Swetnam summarized the agreement,which includes calendar year 2022 and would renew automatically
each year unless either party wishes to renegotiate.Mr. Monrad presented a twelve-month report detailing
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Community Paramedic duties and responsibilities, service statistics, and several case studies.
Mayor Miller invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item.No one present or online
wished to address the Council.
CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH moved, seconded by CAROLYN MOULTON,to authorize the Mayor to
sign the Community Paramedic interlocal agreement with the Skagit County Public Hospital District.Vote:
Ayes -JEREMY CARTER,RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN
MOULTON,BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA HUBIK.Nays-None. Result: Passed
Adi ournment
There being no further business, at approximately 7:28 p.m.the Anacortes City Council meeting of July 11,
2022 was adjourned.
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