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Home My WebLink About2023-12-18 City Council Minutes Approved Anacortes City Council Minutes - December 18, 2023 Call to Order Mayor Matt Miller called to order the Anacortes City Council meeting of December 18,2023 at 6:00 p.m. Councilmembers Jeremy Carter,Ryan Walters,Anthony Young, Christine Cleland-McGrath, Carolyn Moulton, and Amanda Hubik were present. Councilmember 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 shared that city offices would be closed on December 25th and January 1st,the Anacortes Police Department pet supply drive is continuing through December 22nd,there will be a Christmas tree recycling drive sponsored by the Anacortes High School Key Club on January 6th, and a note of thanks to the city staff from an appreciative citizen. Mayor's Award of Merit Public Works Director,Andrew Rheaume, introduced,and Mayor Miller presented the Mayor's Award of Merit to Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator,Mark Gatto,and Engineering Technician,John Norris. Pride in Service Mayor Miller presented the Pride in Service award for one year to Councilmember Hubik and five years to Councilmember Young. Finance Committee Mr.Walters reported that the regularly scheduled Finance Committee meeting did not occur. Housing Affordability and Community Services Committee Ms. Moulton reported from the Housing Affordability and Community Services Committee meeting held December 13th. The topics discussed included the coordinated entry contract and development regulation changes regarding accessory dwelling units and permitted uses. Public Works Committee Mr.Walters reported that the Public Works Committee did not meet as scheduled. 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. Hubik moved, seconded by Mr.Young,to approve the following Consent Agenda items. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. a. Minutes of December 11,2023 b.Approval of claims in the amount of$542,623.89 The following vouchers/checks were approved for payment: EFT numbers: 108094 through 108132,total$481,459.84 Check numbers: 108133 through 108145,total $50,874.92 Wire transfer numbers: 336740 through 337047,total$10,289.13 Anacortes City Council Minutes-December 18,2023 1 Other Business Resolution 3142: 2023 Joint Resolution Reaffirming Equality and Inclusion Mayor Miller re-introduced Resolution 3142,2023 Joint Resolution Reaffirming Equality and Inclusion by reading the text of the resolution. Discussion topics included: • The struggle we all face to live together in a community. • Not allowing wrongs to go unchallenged. • Addressing unacceptable behavior when it is noticed. • Vigorous resistance and utilizing government resources to counter those using bigoted language. CAROLYN MOULTON moved, seconded by AMANDA HUBIK,to approve Resolution 3142. Vote: Ayes- JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON,BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA HUBIK.Nays-None. Result: Passed Ordinance 4066: 2024-2029 Capital Facilities Plan Senior Accountant,Philip Steffen,re-introduced Ordinance 4066: 2024-2029 Capital Facilities Plan(CFP), referring to a slide presentation that was added to the packet materials for the meeting. Discussion topics included: • Changing Guemes Channel Trail to a parks project. • Wastewater Treatment allocation in the Capital Facilities Plan and rate study. • Improved plan development process. • Order of adoption of the Capital Facilities Plan and Operating Budget. ANTHONY YOUNG moved, seconded by CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH,to approve Ordinance 4066 adopting the 2024-2029 Capital Facilities Plan.Vote: Ayes-JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG, RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON,BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA HUBIK.Nays -None. Result: Passed Ordinance 4064: 2024 Operating Budget Senior Accountant, Philip Steffen,re-introduced Ordinance 4064,referring to a slide presentation that was added to the packet materials for the meeting. Discussion topics included: • 2024 budget includes revenues from the levy lid lift. • Offsetting the property tax increases through the utility discount program. • Appreciation for the budget book being provided in advance. • Finance Department is short-handed. JEREMY CARTER moved, seconded by AMANDA HUBIK,to approve Ordinance 4064 to adopt the 2024 Operating Budget. Vote: Ayes-JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON, BRUCE MCDOUGALL, AMANDA HUBIK.Nays- None. Result: Passed Anacortes City Council Minutes-December 18,2023 2 Resolution 3139: 2024 Legislative Priorities Administrative Services Director,Emily Schuh,re-introduced Resolution 3139,2024 Legislative Priorities, referring to a slide presentation that was included in the packet materials for the meeting. Police Chief,Dave Floyd, spoke about the issue of juvenile access to an attorney while in custody. Discussion topics included: • Recruit and Retain Police Officers o Positive message of being fully staffed for law enforcement. o Skagit County Basic Law Enforcement Academy needs to be up and running. • Juvenile Access to an Attorney. o Shortening or modifying it to point out the difficulties in applying the law,not prescribing an outcome. o Video recording of interviews and body cameras guarantee discovery of inappropriate interrogation tactics. o More juveniles are referred to the criminal justice system due to police being limited by the law to determine their role in an incident. o Consider changes to RCW 13.40.740 to assist law enforcement in cases of juvenile questioning, recognizing the role of parents in waiving or asserting the juvenile's rights,and prohibiting attorneys from waiving a juvenile's rights without their consent. • Revise the Property Tax Cap o Tying property tax rates to inflation. o Referring to already proposed legislation. o Aligning the proposal with the Association of Washington Cities priority. • Investment in Infrastructure o Ferry service to Sidney,British Columbia. o Remove wildfire planning due to legislation passed in the previous session. • Liability o Remove the paragraph that begins with'Protect'. • Data Protection o Regulation of software providers to safeguard sensitive digital information. • Order of priorities o Stabilization campus at or near top o Anacortes—Sidney,British Columbia ferry service restoration o Retain police officers o Mental health crisis. Mayor Miller invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item. Public comment was given as follows: Steve Anderson of Anacortes addressed data security breaches, suggesting that the city verify that business entities do not have access to city servers. Anacortes City Council Minutes-December 18, 2023 3 Ms. Hubik pointed out that,as an employee of the state legislature, she would abstain from voting on this resolution.Ms. Schuh announced that the resolution would be revised to reflect the Council's input and brought back for consideration at the January 2,2024 regular meeting. Ben Root Skate Park Project Update Parks and Recreation Director,Jonn Lunsford,provided the Ben Root Skate Park Project Update discussion, informing the Council that the project was over budget and would require additional funds through a fourth quarter budget amendment.He encouraged the public to make tax-deductible donations to the Skate Park Improvement Project, a 501(c)3 organization. Discussion topics included: • Use of Parks and Recreation reserve funds to make up the difference. • Where to make a donation: Anacortes Skate Park Improvement Project website. Mayor Miller invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item.No one present wished to address the Council. Interlocal Agreement#23-312-APD-001 for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Traffic Safety Grant Police Chief,Dave Floyd,introduced interlocal agreement#23-312-APD-001 for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Traffic Safety Grant,which allows the police department to engage in traffic safety emphasis patrols throughout the year. Discussion topics included: • Annual grant amount fluctuations. CAROLYN MOULTON moved, seconded by JEREMY CARTER,to authorize the mayor to execute interlocal agreement#23-312-APD-001 with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. Vote: Ayes-JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND- MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON,BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA HUBIK.Nays -None. Result: Passed Contract Modification: Anacortes Family Center Social Worker Agreement#23-113-APD-001 Police Chief,Dave Floyd, and Anacortes Family Center Executive Director,Dustin Johnson, introduced the modification to contract#23-113-APD-001 that would extend the Anacortes Family Center Social Worker agreement through 2024,referring to a slide presentation that was added to the packet materials for the meeting. RYAN WALTERS moved, seconded by AMANDA HUBIK,to authorize the mayor to execute contract modification#23-113-APD-001 with the Anacortes Family Center. Vote: Ayes-JEREMY CARTER, ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON, BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA HUBIK.Nays-None. Result: Passed Contract Award: 2024 Anacortes Community Action Office& Care Specialist#24-008-PLN-001 Planning, Community, and Economic Development Director,John Coleman,introduced contract#24-008-PLN- 001 that would fund the Anacortes Community Action Office and Care Specialist for 2024. Anacortes City Council Minutes-December 18,2023 4 Discussion topics included: • Appreciation for the level of detail in the proposal. CAROLYN MOULTON moved, seconded by ANTHONY YOUNG,to authorize the mayor to execute contract #24-008-PLN-001 for the 2024 Anacortes Community Action Office and Care Specialist. Vote: Ayes- JEREMY CARTER,ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON,BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA HUBIK.Nays -None. Result: Passed Mayor Miller announced that there will not be a regular meeting on December 26,2023, and the next regular meeting will take place on January 2,2024. Mayor Miller thanked Councilmember Carter for his service to Ward 3 and presented him with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the city. Adi ournment There being no further business,at approximately 8:00 p.m.the Anacortes City Council meeting of December 18,2023 was adjourned. Anacortes City Council Minutes-December 18,2023 5