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Name of Observer: Jane Ficalora
Observed Meeting: Langley City Council Date of Meeting: 12/19/2022 Members present: Harolynne Bobis, Rhonda Salerno, Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, Gail Fleming Members absent: None Others present (staff, media, public): Mayor: Scott Chaplin, Planning Director: Meredith Penny, Director of Public Works Randi Perry, Chief of Police: Tavier Wasser, Interim Clerk: Darlene Baldwin There were in person comments made by the public and also members of the public on zoom – public members attending by zoom are not shown unless they are making a comment. Summarize the main issues discussed at the meeting: - New staff member, Finance Director to be Wanda Grone, was introduced and welcomed - Council member read proclamation supporting rights of Southern Resident Orcas - Changes to template for council meetings were passed - Contract with Police Guild was passed - 1st reading Ordinance for 2023 Budget was passed Do you recommend local League action or study on any of these issues? NO Was the meeting conducted in an open, business-like, and civil manner? Yes – All in attendance were polite. Items were discussed and motions were voted on in an orderly manner. Consider the following questions and respond if relevant. FEATURE EVALUATED COMMENTS Was the agenda made available prior to and at the meeting? Yes - https://cms4files1.revize.com/langleywashington/2022-12-19%20Councel%20Packet%20Binder1.pdf Did members adhere to the provided agenda? Yes Were any non-agenda items discussed? No Was there adequate discussion of issues? Yes Were any “Executive Sessions” called? No Was there adequate opportunity for public input? Yes Was background material available to the public? Yes – the council packet linked above includes background material. Did any member recuse themselves during the meeting? For what reason? No List any other concerns or observations: During this meeting budget discussions took up a large amount of time. There was a lot of discussion on items that needed the input of the newly hired finance director for guidance. Observer E-mail: jrfic@yahoo.com Date submitted: 12/21/22
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Name of Observer: Jane Ficalora
Observed Meeting: Langley City Council Date of Meeting: 12/05/2022 Members present: Harolynne Bobis, Rhonda Salerno, Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, Gail Fleming Members absent: None Others present (staff, media, public): Mayor: Scott Chaplin, Planning Director: Meredith Penny, Director of Public Works: Randi Perry, Chief of Police: Tavier Wasser, Interim Clerk: Darlene Baldwin. Valerie Smith from WA state Department of Commerce and planners of Multi-Family Infill Ordinance. The Sno-Isle Library Deputy Director, a Langley Ethics Committee member, and planners of Tourism Grant Application for an outdoor museum were present as well. There were members of the public on zoom - they are not shown unless they make a comment. Summarize the main issues discussed at the meeting: - An award from WA State Dept. of Commerce for Growth Management Act Service was presented to Multi-Family Infill plannners. - Ethics Training Committee member requested changes for hiring requirements - Mayor’s report - 2023 Budget refinements and Council options - Police Guild contract - Report on plans of Tourism Grant application for outdoor museum presented. - Council Member Cyr mentioned plans for transition of public buses to being all electrical vehicles. Do you recommend local League action or study on any of these issues? NO Was the meeting conducted in an open, business-like, and civil manner? Yes – All in attendance were polite and the motions were discussed, motioned and voted on in an orderly manner. Consider the following questions and respond if relevant: FEATURE EVALUATED COMMENTS Was the agenda made available prior to and at the meeting? Yes - https://cms4files1.revize.com/langleywashington/2022%2012%2005%20Council%20Packet.pdf Did members adhere to the provided agenda? Were any non-agenda items discussed? Yes, No Was there adequate discussion of issues? Yes Were any “Executive Sessions” called? Yes – 15 min Was there adequate opportunity for public input? Yes Was background material available to the public? Yes – the council packet linked above includes background material Did any member recuse themselves during the meeting? For what reason? Yes – Council Member Salerno had to leave about 15-minutes early because of travel plans. List any other concerns or observations: Observer E-mail: jrfic@yahoo.com Date submitted: 12/08/22 Name of Observer: Jane Ficalora
Observed Meeting: Langley City Council Date of Meeting: 11/21/2022 Members present: Harolynne Bobis, Rhonda Salerno, Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, Gail Fleming Members absent: None Others present (staff, media, public): Mayor: Scott Chaplin Planning Director: Meredith Penny Director of Public Works Randi Perry Chief of Police: Tavier Wasser Interim Clerk: Darlene Baldwin There were employees from EDF renewables there to help explore potentials of moving Langley power source to solar and other public on zoom but no one in person at city hall that I saw from the cameras set up for public. Summarize the main issues discussed at the meeting: - EDF presented some of the pros and cons of changing to solar and some requirements - 3 calls for any comments on Transportation Improvement Plan, Capital Improvement Plan and Fees schedule for 2023 - 3 calls for any comment on Major Revenues and Preliminary 2023 Budget - Ordinance on Ad Valorem Levy Taxes for 2023 was voted on and passed - Transportation Improvement Plan was voted on and passed - Capital Improvement Plan was voted on and passed - Ordinance on Fees Schedule for 2023 budget was voted on and passed - Library Improvement project information council member was not at the meeting so members were directed to the packet for information - Updates to Public Comment Guidelines have 3 changes in red that can be found in packet - Grant was received for Tiny Home project so now submitting invoice, renovations to old restaurant and 2 locations for new condominiums and HUD project with Habitat - Update on work to move stored police property and evidence List any issues on the agenda relevant to any LWV state or local positions or programs: - Exploration of clean energy options - Home and HUD projects Do you recommend local League action or study on any of these issues? NO Was the meeting conducted in an open, business-like, and civil manner? Yes – All in attendance were polite and the motions were discussed and motioned and voted on orderly. Consider the following questions and respond if relevant. FEATURE EVALUATED COMMENTS Was the agenda made available prior to and at the meeting? Yes - https://www.langleywa.org/government/agendas.php Did members adhere to the provided agenda? Were any non-agenda items discussed? Yes No Was there adequate discussion of issues? Yes Were any “Executive Sessions” called? No Was there adequate opportunity for public input? Yes Was background material available to the public? Yes – the council packet linked above includes background material Did any member recuse themselves during the meeting? For what reason? No List any other concerns or observations: Date submitted: 11/23/22 |
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