HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-12 City Council Minutes Approved Anacortes City Council Minutes - February 12, 2024
Call to Order
Mayor Matt Miller called to order the Anacortes City Council meeting of February 12,2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers TJ Fantini, Ryan Walters,Anthony Young,Christine Cleland-McGrath, Carolyn Moulton, and
Bruce McDougall were present. Councilmember Amanda Hubik participated in the meeting remotely via Zoom.
Pledge of Allegiance
The assembly joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Announcements and Committee Reports
Mayor Miller thanked Dakota Creek Industries for hosting the christening of the spill response vessel Allison
Creek, provided an R Avenue Improvement Project update,and reminded the public of Adventure Day at the
library on February 17th.
Housing Affordability and Community Services Committee
Ms. Moulton reported from the Housing Affordability and Community Services Committee meeting held on
February 8th. The topics discussed included the upcoming section on housing in the A-Town is Our Town
publication,the January outreach report from the Anacortes Family Center,the recent Dine and Shop to End
Homelessness event,and the county-wide North Star Project to Address Behavioral Health and Homelessness.
Planning Committee
Ms. Cleland-McGrath reported from the Planning Committee meeting held earlier in the evening. The topics
discussed included tree preservation, grants associated with the coming Comprehensive Plan update,and public
participation opportunities in the Comprehensive Plan process.
Public Safety Committee
Mayor Miller reported that the Public Safety Committee did not meet as scheduled.
Port/City Liaison Committee
Mr.Walters reported from the Port/City Liaison Committee meeting held February 6th. City topics discussed
included the R Avenue Improvement project,the Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall project,the Maritime
National Heritage area designation, and the West Basin event space proposal. Port topics included electric
vehicle charging stations in the parking lot near Anthony's restaurant,the recruitment plan for the next
executive director, 2024 legislative priorities, and how affordable housing could impact the marina.
Finance Committee
Ms. Cleland-McGrath reported from the Finance Committee meeting held on February 8th. The topics
discussed included the 4th quarter budget amendment and the amount of funds spent on sidewalks in 2023.
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
Mr. Young moved, seconded by Mr. McDougall,to approve the following Consent Agenda items. The motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
a. Minutes of February 5,2024
b. Approval of claims in the amount of$1,109,250.18
The following vouchers/checks were approved for payment:
EFT numbers: 108539 through 108580,total $767,683.41
Check numbers: 108581 through 108606,total $280,591.09
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Wire transfer numbers: 340509 through 341065,total $60,975.68
Other Business
Ordinance 4068: Amending the 2023 Budget
Finance Director Steve Hoglund re-introduced Ordinance 4068: Amending the 2023 Budget,referring to a slide
presentation that was added to the packet materials for the meeting.
Mayor Miller invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item.No one present wished to
address the Council.
Discussion topics included:
• The nature of increased professional services expenses.
• Implementing measures to have invoices put toward the appropriate fund upon initial processing.
• Funding source for Washington Park re-roof project-Washington Park versus Real Estate Excise Tax
(REET) funds.
• The need for further discussion of the allocation of funds for the Washington Park re-roof project at the
Parks and Recreation Committee.
Resolution 3146: 2024 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments
Planning, Community,and Economic Development Director John Coleman introduced Resolution 3146: 2024
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments,explaining the primary function and purpose of the
committee.Mr.Walters,the committee chair, explained the application review and vetting process for eligible
candidates.
Discussion topics included:
• How to maximize the talents and abilities of those in the community.
• Mayor and Council communication and cooperation through the selection process.
ANTHONY YOUNG moved, seconded by CAROLYN MOULTON, to adopt Resolution 3146.Vote: Ayes-
ANTHONY YOUNG,RYAN WALTERS, CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON,
BRUCE MCDOUGALL,AMANDA HUBIK, TJ FANTINI.Nays -None. Result: Passed
Public Works 2024 Department Update
Public Works Director Andrew Rheaume provided the Public Works 2024 Department Update,referring to a
slide presentation that was added to the packet materials for the meeting.
Mayor Miller invited members of the audience to comment on this agenda item.No one present wished to
address the Council.
Discussion topics included:
• Visibility and accessibility of dumpsters.
• Water quality and"forever chemicals".
• The selection process for determining which streets are to be paved.
• Re-surfacing Commercial Avenue.
• Unfunded liability for maintaining and re-surfacing streets.
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• Establishment of a dedicated pavement management fund.
Adi ournment
There being no further business,at approximately 7:30 p.m. the Anacortes City Council meeting of February
12, 2024 was adjourned.
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