HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-07-10 City Council Minutes Approved Anacortes City Council Minutes - July 10, 2023
Call to Order
Mayor Matt Miller called to order the Anacories City Council meeting of July 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Jeremy Carter,Ryan Walters, Anthony Young, Carolyn Moulton, Bruce McDougall and
Amanda Hubik were present.
Councilmember Christine Cleland-McGrath was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance
The assembly joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Announcements and Committee Reports
Mayor Miller shared an update which included an updated population for the city from the Washington State
Office of Financial Management at 18,020;he also recognized P u b 11 c W o r k s Director, Henry Hash, in his
last days with the City, and thanked him for his service.
Mr. Walters also provided an update of the meeting he held with the Northstar project.
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee meeting scheduled to be held earlier in the evening was cancelled.
Fiber Committee
Mr. McDougall reported from the Fiber Committee,reporting that the Fiber department now has exceeded 2000
customers, and exceeded a 35% take rate.
Finance Committee
Mr. McDougall reported from the Finance Committee meeting held on June 28. The topics discussed included
procurement of additional police cars for the coming year when lead times are such that orders for the year need
to be ordered on a single day that orders are taken,and that order window is many months before the budget
will be adopted. Mr. Walters provided additional information on the subject.
Public Works Committee
Mr. Walters reported from the Public Works Committee meeting held earlier in the evening. The topics
discussed included the water main leak that will be discussed further later in the meeting;there was also some
discussion around the sewer outfall project, as well as discussion on the old WTP cleanup, as well as 12th and
Commercial roundabout.
Planning Commission Appointment: Paul Ran
Mayor Miller presented the proposed appointment of Paul Ryan to the Planning Commission filling the
remainder of Jack Curtis'term ending December 31,2023. Mr.Young moved, seconded by Mr. Carter,to
approve the appointment. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Public Comment
Mayor Miller invited the public to comment on any item not on the agenda.
Patti Pattee of Anacortes addressed the Council, expressing dismay and displeasure at the amount of purchasing
done by the City with online vendors. She reminded the Council of the many vendors in town that can provide
many of the same products being purchased by online vendors. She also asked the Council about the
attendance requirements of City Council.
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Mayor Miller thanked her for her comments and assured her the Council Procedures would be published that
illustrated those requirements.
Consent Agenda
Mr. McDougall moved, seconded by Ms. Hubik, to approve the following Consent Agenda items.The motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
a.Minutes of June 26,2023
b.Approval of claims in the amount of$485,358.45
The following vouchers/checks were approved for payment:
EFT numbers: 106665 through 106731, total $273,848.72
Check numbers: 106664 through 106732,total$197,499.41
Wire transfer numbers: 326843 through 327359,total$13,968.74
c. Special Event/Street Fair Application: Good Bagels Block Party 8/12/2023
Other Business
Community Action of Skagit County Ouarterly Update
Administrative Services Director, Emily Schuh, introduced Sandi Phinney, the Executive Director of
Community Action of Skagit County. Ms. Phinney gave a presentation to the Council,referring to a slide
presentation that was included in the packet materials for the meeting. Several councilmembers asked questions
of Ms. Phinney,resulting in an informative and lively discussion.
Interlocal Agreement#22-213-TRN-001 with Samish Indian Nation for Funding of Public Street
Improvements for the Early Learning Center
City Attorney, Darcy Swetnam, introduced interlocal agreement 922-213-TRN-001 with the Samish Indian
Nation for Funding of Public Street Improvements for the Early Learning Center.
Councilmember Walters pointed out a change to the original agreement that came to Council in January that
was not included in the summary. He asked if there were other omissions from the summary,and Ms. Swetnam
indicated no other material omissions had been made.
Steve Lange from the Engineering department engaged Mr.Walters and Ms.Moulton on the expected flow of
traffic,and other expectations, in that area after the improvements were made.
ANTHONY YOUNG moved, seconded by BRUCE MCDOUGALL,to authorize the mayor to execute
Interlocal Agreement#22-213-TRN-001 with the Samish Indian Nation. Vote: Ayes - JEREMY CARTER,
ANTHONY YOUNG, CAROLYN MOULTON, BRUCE MCDOUGALL, AMANDA HUBIK. Nays-None.
Abstentions: RYAN WALTERS. Result: Passed
Temporary Access Easement: Dike District 17
City Attorney,Darcy Swetnam, introduced the temporary access easement with Dike District 17.Mr. Walters
asked clarifying questions about the access easement.
BRUCE MCDOUGALL moved, seconded by AMANDA HUBIK, to grant Dike District 17 the temporary access
easement as presented. Vote: Ayes - JEREMY CARTER, ANTHONY YOUNG, RYAN WALTERS,
CAROLYN MOULTON, BRUCE MCDOUGALL, AMANDA HUBIK Nays -None. Result: Passed
Interlocal Agreement#23-184-IDS-001 with the Port of Anacortes for Reciprocal Property Access
Mayor Miller recognized Port of Anacortes Executive Director,Dan Worra,who was attending the meeting.
City Attorney,Darcy Swetnam, introduced interlocal agreement#23-184-IDS-001 with the Port of Anacortes
for Reciprocal Property Access.
Mr. Worra expressed the Port's support of the agreement. Mr. Walters expressed concern over the spending
threshold of the agreement being$300,000, which would exceed the mayor's signature authority;Ms. Moulton
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expressed concern over the same issue.Ms. Swetnam suggested a revision could be made to clarify those cost
allowances. Ms.Hubik asked how the budget would be affected and illustrated by this agreement. Ms.
Swetnam explained related expenditures would be approved by the Council through the existing invoice
approval process. Several councilmembers made clarifying comments around the agreement. Ms. Swetnam
suggested she could make changes to the agreement to address the spending threshold and bring it back for
consideration at the next Council meeting.
Resolution 3125:Declaring an Emergency and Waiving State Competitive Bidding Requirements for the
Repait• of the 36" Water Transmission Line
Public Works Director, Henry Hash, introduced Resolution 3125: Declaring an Emergency and Waiving State
Competitive Bidding Requirements for the Repair of the 36" Water Transmission Line. Director Hash explained
the nature of the water main leak, and why the nature of the repair did not allow for a typical bidding process
for a public works project. Mr. Walters expressed that this break and emergency repair showed the importance
of the water line repair and replacement program, and the need to ensure that program continues,not just at the
current rate,but ideally at an accelerated rate of repair.
ANTHONY YOUNG moved, seconded by JEREMY CARTER, to approve Resolution 3125. Vote: Ayes -
JEREMY CARTER, ANTHONY YOUNG, RYAN WALTERS, CAROLYN MOULTON, BRUCE
MCDOUGALL, AMANDA HUBIK. Nays -None. Result: Passed
Resolution 3126: Lodging Tax award to Oyster Run
Planning, Community, and Economic Development Director, John Coleman,introduced Resolution 3126:
Lodging Tax award to Oyster Run.
Mr. Coleman explained the committee met and discussed and unanimously approved the recommendation to
commit up to $10,000 to the Oyster run to help pay the costs of public safety overtime incurred by the event.
Mr. Young described the passion and interest shown by the Oyster Run participants, as well as the committee
members, and what a positive experience the committee meeting was.
Several council members discussed the intent and the language of the resolution. Mr. Walters requested the title
of the resolution be amended to read: A resolution authorizing Tourism Promotion funds for the Oyster Run.
CAROLYN MOULTON moved, seconded by AMANDA HUBIK, to approve Resolution 3126 with amended
title. Vote: Ayes - JEREMY CARTER, ANTHONY YOUNG, RYAN WALTERS, CAROLYN MOULTON,
BRUCE MCDOUGALL, AMANDA HUBIK Nays -None. Result: Passed
Adiournmcnt
There being no further business, at approximately 7:42 p.m. the Anacortes City Council meeting of July 10, 2023
was adjourned.
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