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Home My WebLink About2023-07-24 City Council Minutes Approved Anacortes City Council Minutes - July 24, 2023 Call to Order Mayor Matt Miller called to order the Anacortes City Council meeting of July 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Councilmembers Jeremy Carter,Ryan Walters,Anthony Young, Carolyn Moulton, and Bruce McDougall were present. Councilmember Amanda Hubik participated in the meeting remotely via Zoom. Councilmember Christine Cleland-McGrath was absent. Ms. Moulton moved, seconded by Mr.Young,to excuse the absence of Ms. Cleland-McGrath. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Pledge of Allegiance The assembly joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. Announcements and Committee Reports Mayor Miller shared that the next City Council meeting would be on August 7,2023. He reminded the public that the primary election is on August 1,2023, and that National Night Out will also be on August 1 st with event details on the city web page. Housing Affordability and Community Services Committee Ms. Moulton reported from the Housing Affordability and Community Services Committee meeting held the previous Wednesday. The topics discussed included a memorandum of understanding for human services coordination with Community Action of Skagit County and other service providers to coordinate efforts while safeguarding individual privacy. The committee also discussed low income tenants aging out of affordable housing and a software application being adopted by Skagit County to keep track of community service providers. Planning Committee Ms. Moulton reported from the Planning Committee meeting held earlier in the evening. The topics discussed included a preview of the Capital Facilities Plan, including proposed intersection improvements at 6th Street and 8th Street, and connecting Commercial Avenue and the Marina via 9th Street. Information Technology Committee Mr. Walters reported from the Information Technology Committee meeting. The topics discussed included a preview of the Capital Facilities Plan, including a replacement Enterprise Resource Planning software application to replace the current system,Eden. He detailed estimated project costs of up to $1.5 million for the software purchase and an additional $150,000 to contract with a consultant to develop and write the request for proposal and assist city staff with initial implementation. Fiber Committee Mr. Walters reported from the Fiber Committee meeting. The topics discussed included a preview of the Capital Facilities Plan, including the award of a$500,000 grant from Skagit County for fiber network support, funding requirements for building out the light industrial corridor along State Route 20 and the remaining areas within the city limits,and the Fiber budget in light of the line of credit coming due on January 1,2024. North Star Housing Work Group Mr. Walters reported from the North Star Housing Work Group meeting held earlier that day. The topics discussed included the process for updating county-wide planning policies to account for climate change and incorporating state housing production targets. The work group also discussed affordable housing, including multi-family tax exemption programs. Anacortes City Council Minutes-July 24,2023 1 Public Comment Mayor Miller invited the public to comment on any item not on the agenda. Public comment was given as follows: Ron Beasley of Anacortes addressed the property located at 1211 19th Street being used for storage of junk vehicles and other commercial activities in an area not zoned for commercial use, and the negative effect upon his property's value. Mary Jo McArdle of Anacortes spoke about traffic safety on M Avenue north of Island Health. Consent Agenda Mr. McDougall moved, seconded by Mr. Carter,to approve the following Consent Agenda items. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. a. Minutes of July 17,2023 b. Approval of claims in the amount of$470,463.83 The following vouchers/checks were approved for payment: EFT numbers: 106832 through 106871,total $184,008.37 Check numbers: 106872 through 106905,total $245,300.47 Wire transfer numbers: 327062 through 328308,total$41,154.99 c. Contract Award: Washington Park Trail Repair Project-Design#23-209-PRK-001 d. Interlocal Agreement#23-213-LEG-001 Funding North Similk Pump Drainage Study Other Business Ordinance 4053: 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment Finance Director, Steve Hoglund,introduced Ordinance 4053: 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment. He detailed the included items,which were for Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Anacortes Senior Activity Center(Parks and Recreation), and the Library. Mayor Miller invited the public to comment on the agenda item.No one present wished to address the Council. Discussion topics included: • Association of Washington Cities grant allocation. RYAN WALTERS moved, seconded by ANTHONY YOUNG,to approve Ordinance 4053. Vote: Ayes- JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS, CAROLYN MOULTON,BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA HUBIK.Nays-None. Result: Passed 2nd Quarter Finance Update Finance Director, Steve Hoglund,provided a 2nd Quarter Finance update,referring to a slide presentation that was included in the packet materials for the meeting. Discussion topics included: • reasons for the decline in tax revenues,public utility conservation efforts, state legislation related to decreasing consumption by public utilities,the number of units in the multi-family permit issued in Anacortes City Council Minutes-July 24,2023 2 2023,revenue categorization, sidewalks, and impact fee breakdown over time. Mayor Miller invited the public to comment on the agenda item. Public comment was provided as follows: Mary Jo McArdle asked how the presented budget captured sidewalk funding for construction and repairs. Ordinance 4055: Updating Chapter 1.30 in the Anacortes Municipal Code City Attorney,Darcy Swetnam, introduced Ordinance 4055: Updating Chapter 1.30 in the Anacortes Municipal Code,referring to a slide presentation that was added to the packet materials for the meeting. She thanked Contracts Specialist,Tiffany Matson, for her efforts in drafting the code updates. Discussion topics included: • staff review requirements, delegation of the Mayor's contract signature authority, and Mayor-Council notification requirements regarding emergency declarations. Resolution 3123: Updating the Purchasing Policy and Procurement Roster Procedures City Attorney,Darcy Swetnam, introduced Resolution 3123: Updating the Purchasing Policy and Procurement Roster Procedures,referring to a slide presentation that was added to the packet materials for the meeting. Discussion topics included: • apprenticeship programs in creating jobs for younger generations and compost procurement market goals. Interlocal Agreement 23-092-PRK-003 for the Administration of the Tommy Thompson Trail Trestle Causeway Replacement Planning Parks and Recreation Director,Jonn Lunsford, introduced Interlocal Agreement 23-092-PRK-003 with the Samish Indian Nation for the administration of the Tommy Thompson Trail Trestle Causeway replacement planning,referring to a slide presentation that was added to the packet materials for the meeting. Interim Public Works Director, Tim Hohmann, assisted in answering questions from the Council. Discussion topics included: • eel grass habitat restoration efforts, additional funding sources, and Samish lobbying efforts to attain federal funding. RYAN WALTERS moved, seconded by BRUCE MCDOUGALL, to approve interlocal agreement#23-092- PRK-003 with the Samish Indian Nation. Vote: Ayes-JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS, CAROLYN MOULTON,BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA HUBIK.Nays-None. Result: Passed Ordinance 4054: AMC Chapter 10.12 Parking Code Update Mr. Walters re-introduced Ordinance 4054: AMC Chapter 10.12 Parking Code Update,which was previously considered at the June 26th and July 17th City Council meetings. He summarized the changes made to the current draft, including the street block definition suggested by Ms. Cynthia Richardson and parking limits on Anacortes City Council Minutes-July 24,2023 3 oversize vehicles in areas characterized by residential development. Mayor Miller invited the public to comment on the agenda item. Public comment was provided as follows: J.J. Henry of Anacortes commented on recreational vehicles parked on R Avenue and asked that overnight parking not be allowed. Mary Jo McArdle of Anacortes asked if enforcement methods would be complaint-based or through active enforcement. She then addressed language clarification for oversize vehicles and construction vehicles, violation classes, and links to Revised Code of Washington references in the code update. Mark McEathron of Anacortes advocated that the Council pass the parking ordinance in light of the need to regulate overnight parking. Courtney Orrock of Anacortes encouraged the Council to pass the parking ordinance and continue to act in regulating illegal parking. Jamie Martin of Anacortes discussed time limits for recreational vehicles and generator noise. Discussion topics included: • enforcement efforts,parking limits for oversize vehicles at 10.12.340.A., and penalties. RYAN WALTERS moved, seconded by BRUCE MCDOUGALL,to approve Ordinance 4054 with 10.12.340.A.to read"in excess of 24 hours" and add the definition of"street block" at 10.12.130 of Attachment A.Vote: Ayes -JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS, CAROLYN MOULTON, BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA HUBIK.Nays-None. Result: Passed Adjournment There being no further business, at approximately 8:35 p.m. the Anacortes City Council meeting of July 24, 2023 was adjourned. Anacortes City Council Minutes -July 24,2023 4