Name of Observer: Jane Ficalora
Observed Meeting: Langley City Council Date of Meeting: 10/16/2023 Members present: Harolynne Bobis, Rhonda Salerno, Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, Gail Fleming Members absent: none Others present (staff, media, public): Mayor: Scott Chaplin, Interim Archives and Records Manager: Kristen Abraham, City Administrator/Clerk: Mark Rentfrow, Director of Public Works: Randi Perry, Chief of Police: Tavier Wasser and Finance Director: Wanda Grone Members of public in person and on zoom are not shown unless they make a comment. Summarize the main issues discussed at the meeting: • At public comment period a business owner and a longtime resident voiced concerns about changes the projected affordable housing development would have to the fairgrounds. They expressed a love of the fair as it has been for many years and not wanting to see future development cause any disruptive changes. • The mayor's report included news of the city receiving six proposals for solar plus storage. Mayor Chaplin mentioned that decentralization of power has been an idea developing for about 30 years and microgrids are starting to be used in reservations and other cities. The mayor also reported he had received a request from a national organization to sign a pledge to reject new or renewed expansion of fossil fueled infrastructure. Chaplin did not think the wording of the pledge was suitable to the city of Langley. He suggested sending the pledge to the Climate Crisis Action Commission for the creation of a similar pledge specific to Langley. • Public Works Director Randi Perry's report included that Langley has been selected to participate in EPA's Creating Resilient Water Utilities Initiative. The program includes free technical assistance and is scheduled to begin mid 2024. The director was happy to report progress on the Bluff management plans with a kickoff meeting on 10/4 and completion of onsite visits and drone flights on 10/11. Also noted was the Langley Infrastructure Project's planning and funding options. Council members voiced desire to be included in the work of Public Works Advisory and Finance and Personnel Legislative Commission's progress on this very extensive project. List any issues on the agenda relevant to any LWV state or local positions or programs: (League positions can be found here. Fair & Adequate Revenue Energy Shorelines, Wetlands & Land Use Water & Rivers Do you recommend local League action or study on any of these issues? No If ‘yes’ what action do you recommend? Was the meeting conducted in an open, business-like, and civil manner? All in attendance were given time to speak and ask questions. The meeting was conducted in an orderly and civil manner. Consider the following questions and respond if relevant: Was the agenda made available prior to and at the meeting? Yes 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 Did any member recuse themselves during the meeting? No If yes, for what reason? List any other concerns or observations: Observer E-mail: jrfic@yahoo.com Date submitted: 10/21/2023
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Name of Observer: Jane Ficalora
Observed Meeting: Langley City Council Date of Meeting: 10/2/2023 Members present: Harolynne Bobis, Rhonda Salerno, Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, Gail Fleming Members absent: none Others present (staff, media, public): Mayor: Scott Chaplin, Interim Archives and Records Manager: Kristen Abraham, City Administrator/Clerk: Mark Rentfrow, Planning Director: Meredith Penny, Director of Public Works: Randi Perry, Chief of Police: Tavier Wasser, Planning Advisory Board Chair Greg Easton and Planning Advisory Board former member Rose Hughes Members of public in person and on zoom are not shown unless they make a comment. Summarize the main issues discussed at the meeting: • At public comment period a representative of the Chamber of Commerce stated that the chamber will be having a candidate forum Oct 11th at 5:30 at The Braeburn Restaurant • Planning Advisory Board Chair Greg Easton and Rose Hughes reported and made recommendations on inclusionary zoning requirement in the city's Multifamily Infill Overlay. Since receiving a 2021 grant Langley has been looking at whether or not to make inclusionary zoning mandatory or voluntary. The factors of private versus non-profit developers and the needs, long-term goals, and growth potential of Langley all factor into the decision making. Council member Salerno made a motion to restart a Housing Affordability committee to look at getting non-profits to help with development. Council member Cyr made amendment to start a committee after the new year and the motion passed. • Planning Director Penny asked for approval of amended contract with The Watershed Company. Council voted unanimously to approve. • Administrator/Clerk Rentfrow reported that the Washington State Attorney General has posted open government training online. Council member Gill mentioned by law that newly elected officials need to take training within a certain number of days in office. List any issues on the agenda relevant to any LWV state or local positions or programs: (League positions can be found here. Democracy: Elections, Voting Rights & Campaign Finance Fair & Adequate Revenue Water &Rivers Do you recommend local League action or study on any of these issues? No If ‘yes’ what action do you recommend? Was the meeting conducted in an open, business-like, and civil manner? All in attendance were given time to speak and ask questions. The meeting was conducted in an orderly and civil manner. Consider the following questions and respond if relevant: Was the agenda made available prior to and at the meeting? Yes 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 Did any member recuse themselves during the meeting? No If yes, for what reason? List any other concerns or observations: Observer E-mail: jrfic@yahoo.com Date submitted: 10/6/2023 Name of Observer: Jane Ficalora
Observed Meeting: Langley City Council Date of Meeting: 9/18/2023 Members present: Harolynne Bobis, Rhonda Salerno, Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, Gail Fleming Members absent: none Others present (staff, media, public): Mayor: Scott Chaplin, Interim Archives and Records Manager: Kristen Abraham, City Administrator: Mark Rentfrow, and Finance Director: Wanda Grone, Planning Director: Meredith Penny, Director or Public Works: Randi Perry, Chief of Police: Tavier Wasser, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director: Inge Morascini and Finance and Personnel Commissioner Rose Hughes Members of public in person and on zoom are not shown unless they make a comment. Summarize the main issues discussed at the meeting: • Mayor Chaplin reported that the Requests for Proposals on solar plus storage have gone out. Also, he met with other agencies that received this grant and there is a possibility of cooperating with educational outreach and buying solar panels in bulk instead of one agency at a time. • Directors Perry and Penny recommended approval of a contract with Cross Reiter, INC to develop a management plan for the city’s publicly owned bluffs. Council member Salerno requested that in the future, council conduct interviews if there are two applicants with competitive quotes. Approval of contract was passed unanimously. • Administrator Rent and Directors Perry and Penny informed council of an offer for a competitive low interest loan to help fund Langley infrastructure project currently at 90% in the design phase. The updated cost estimates revealed a budget shortfall of approximately $3.5 million dollars. The Public Works Advisory Commission had submitted the application in July and was one of 61 applicants to meet criteria for loan. The application included primarily funding drinking water projects and wetland restoration. Councilmembers had many questions on details of loan structure and how it would be paid back. Renfrow mentioned there still is a chance to use a grant if one is found in future and the ability to deobligate the loan at a later date. • Inge Morascini of the Chamber of Commerce talked about the future prospect of electronic charging stations being placed on HWY 525. The charging stations can be an attraction for tourism traffic. Morascini also spoke about the latest delays of Clinton Mukilteo ferry. She suggested bringing Department of Transportation personnel to council to hear directly about the hiring, training, and boat maintenance issues that have contributed to the delays. List any issues on the agenda relevant to any LWV state or local positions or programs: League positions can be found here. Fair & Adequate Revenue Energy Shorelines, Wetlands & Land Use Water & Rivers Do you recommend local League action or study on any of these issues? No If ‘yes’ what action do you recommend? Was the meeting conducted in an open, business-like, and civil manner? All in attendance were given time to speak and ask questions. There were some interruptions and confusion on rules of order, but the meeting was conducted in a civil manner. Consider the following questions and respond if relevant: Was the agenda made available prior to and at the meeting? Yes Did members adhere to the provided agenda? Members adhered to amended agenda. Allotted time for some of the items went over. 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 Did any member recuse themselves during the meeting? No If yes, for what reason? List any other concerns or observations: Observer E-mail: jrfic@yahoo.com Date submitted: 9/21/2023 Name of Observer: Jane Ficalora
Observed Meeting: Langley City Council Date of Meeting: 9/5/2023 Members present: Harolynne Bobis, Rhonda Salerno, Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, Gail Fleming Members absent: none Others present (staff, media, public): Mayor: Scott Chaplin, Interim Archives and Records Manager: Kristen Abraham, City Administrator: Mark Rentfrow, and Finance Director: Wanda Grone Members of public in person and on zoom are not shown unless they make a comment. Summarize the main issues discussed at the meeting: • Councilmember Gill presented proposed rules for good council and commission operation that he and council member Bobis had worked on together. Each councilmember contributed thoughts on if the rules would be helpful to better government management. Some members brought up that the same work is being addressed by current updating of the Commission Handbook and the work of the taskforce for uniform planning. Gill asked for members to send him input on the proposed rules for more discussion. He stated concern that the citizens are not being represented well with the current systems. • Mayor Chaplin reported that a local resident had sent a letter of complaints to the state auditor. Results from the state auditor showed that the concerns either had or were being addressed by the commission. The auditor's reply stated no laws were broken but did make some recommendations for future procedures. List any issues on the agenda relevant to any LWV state or local positions or programs: (League positions can be found here. Democracy: Elections, Voting Rights & Campaign Finance Do you recommend local League action or study on any of these issues? No If ‘yes’ what action do you recommend? Was the meeting conducted in an open, business-like, and civil manner? Yes – All inattendance were polite and the motions were discussed and voted on in an orderly manner. Consider the following questions and respond if relevant: Was the agenda made available prior to and at the meeting? Yes Did members adhere to the provided agenda? Members adhered to the agenda. 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 Did any member recuse themselves during the meeting? No If yes, for what reason? List any other concerns or observations: Observer E-mail: jrfic@yahoo.com Date submitted: 9/9/2023 Name of Observer: Jane Ficalora
Observed Meeting: Langley City Council Date of Meeting: 8/21/2023 Members present: Harolynne Bobis, Rhonda Salerno, Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, Gail Fleming Members absent: none Others present (staff, media, public): Mayor: Scott Chaplin, Interim Archives and Records Manager: Kristen Abraham, City Administrator: Mark Rentfrow, Chief of Police: Tavier Wasser, Executive Director Langley Chamber of Commerce Inge Morascini and members of the public. There were also members of public on zoom - they are not shown unless they make a comment. Summarize the main issues discussed at the meeting: • City Administrator Mark Rentfrow highlighted some activities he has engaged in during his first weeks as administrator. He has been meeting members of community, attending webinars on accessing grants, and enrolled in an Island County Economic Development Council seven-month leadership program. • Chief Wasser announced modernization award the police department received, touted good relationship department had all summer long with community and spoke on Langley's engagement with county on Emergency Management Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Wasser also spoke on recently hosting a West African delegation that included 40 children and 4 mentors making a video on domestic abuse and assault. He gave the children a short tour of City Hall and spoke briefly on the city history and government. • Records manager Abraham, Mayor Chaplin and Council member Cyr all spoke about grants Langley received for work in archiving, solar power, and local projects. • Council observed a moment of silence at the beginning of meeting in honor of passing of the whale Tokitae. Later in the meeting council members mentioned their sadness over the passing of Tokitae. Council member Cyr mentioned there had been a remembrance ceremony in Langley for Tokitae. He continued on t0 say how Langley seems to be the city that community goes to for connection time and again to manage loss. List any issues on the agenda relevant to any LWV state or local positions or programs: (League positions can be found here. Economic & Social Justice Shorelines, Wetlands and Land Use Do you recommend local League action or study on any of these issues? No If ‘yes’ what action do you recommend? Was the meeting conducted in an open, business-like, and civil manner? Yes – All in attendance were polite and the motions were discussed and voted on in an orderly manner. Consider the following questions and respond if relevant: Was the agenda made available prior to and at the meeting? Yes Did members adhere to the provided agenda? Members adhered to 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 Did any member recuse themselves during the meeting? No If yes, for what reason? List any other concerns or observations: Observer E-mail: jrfic@yahoo.com Date submitted: 8/23/2023 Name of Observer: Jane Ficalora
Observed Meeting: Langley City Council Date of Meeting: 8/7/2023 Members present: Rhonda Salerno, Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, Gail Fleming Members absent: Harolynne Bobis Others present (staff, media, public): Mayor: Scott Chaplin, Temporary Clerk: Christian Abraham, City Administrator: Mark Rentfrom, Planning Director: Meredith Penny, Director of Public Works: Randi Perry, Finance Director: Wanda Grone, Chief of Police: Tavier Wasser (arrived late), Representatives of City Commissions There were also members of public on zoom - they are not shown unless they make a comment. Summarize the main issues discussed at the meeting: • Mayor Scott Chaplin reported on attending a meeting in Everett earlier in the day by the invitation of Representative Rick Larsen. Attending as well were five other congressmen and all the County Commissioners. The mayor learned federal funding for infrastructure projects will be available in near future and suggested council prepare to take advantage of that opportunity. • New City Administrator Mark Rentfrom presented a power point to introduce himself and provide some information on his work background. • Both Mayor Scott Chaplin and Finance Director Wanda Grone spoke on budget planning matters. Director Grone showed council updates she suggested to the city's Budget Mission Statement and Fiscal Goals document. Mayor Chaplin asked for council to schedule two workshops for budget process overview. • Planning Director Penny came prepared to lead the council through an Island County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy's (CEDS) outreach exercise. The county is looking for local input and has requested a Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis be completed. CEDS is collecting SWOT analyses feedback from industries and jurisdictions within Island County. Director Penny has completed the SWOT exercise with commissions and was prepared to complete the analysis with the council or to have council review the commissions' analyses. Council members were not prepared to do the exercise at the time of the meeting. Council planned to complete the analysis at the next Wednesday meeting. They tentatively decided to provide both the commissions' completed exercises with council comments, aswell as their own, to CEDS. List any issues on the agenda relevant to any LWV state or local positions or programs: (League positions can be found here. Fair & Adequate Revenue Shorelines, Wetlands and Land Use Do you recommend local League action or study on any of these issues? No If ‘yes’ what action do you recommend? Was the meeting conducted in an open, business-like, and civil manner? Yes – All in attendance were polite and the motions were discussed and voted on in an orderly manner. Consider the following questions and respond if relevant: Was the agenda made available prior to and at the meeting? Yes Did members adhere to the provided agenda? Members adhered to amended agenda. 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 Did any member recuse themselves during the meeting? No If yes, for what reason? List any other concerns or observations: Observer E-mail: jrfic@yahoo.com Date submitted: 7/18/2023 TName of Observer: Jane Ficalora
Observed Meeting: Langley City Council Date of Meeting: 7/17/2023 Members present: Rhonda Salerno, Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, Gail Fleming Members absent: Harolynne Bobis Others present (staff, media, public): Mayor: Scott Chaplin, Temporary Clerk: Christian Abraham, Planning Director: Meredith Penny, Director of Public Works: Randi Perry, Finance Director: Wanda Gone, Chief of Police: Tavier Wasser, Representatives of Snohomish Tribe of Indians, Jennifer Noveck of Economic Development Council for Island County, and public participants. There were also members of public on zoom - they are not shown unless they make a comment. Summarize the main issues discussed at the meeting: • City Hall welcomed representatives of the Snohomish Tribe of Indians. Council motion and accepted proclamation of this week being "Snohomish Tribal Canoe Week" in Langley. Representatives of the tribe gifted their flag to city and spoke on bringing back some traditions and having more community connections in the future. • During public comment period one citizen asking if missing funds mentioned in a past meeting had been found and if past agenda items had been changed online. Other comments included an expression of concern regarding new housing proposal by treatment plant, and commendations to council for welcoming Snohomish tribe. • Jennifer Noveck was present to update council on comprehensive development economic strategy (CEDS). A link to a survey has been put on homepage of the Langley city website and input is accepted until August first. • Planning Director Penny mentioned monies for Comprehensive Plan have been awarded by WA State Dept of Commerce. In order to receive funding the planning department must submit update grant application materials by September 30th. • Police Chief Wasser mentioned a new Tesla patrol car has been purchased and the department hopes to have it labeled in time to attend National Night Out in Oak Harbor on the first Tuesday in August. https://natw.org/ • Three members of council talked about the great time they had at the Pride Parade they had attended. It was colorful, fun and an important expression of human rights. List any issues on the agenda relevant to any LWV state or local positions or programs: (League positions can be found here. Economic & Social Justice Fair & Adequate Revenue Shorelines, Wetlands and Land Use Do you recommend local League action or study on any of these issues? No If ‘yes’ what action do you recommend? Was the meeting conducted in an open, business-like, and civil manner? Yes – All in attendance were polite and the motions were discussed and voted on in an orderly manner. Consider the following questions and respond if relevant: Was the agenda made available prior to and at the meeting? Yes: https://cms4files1.revize.com/langleywashington/2023-07- 17%20City%20Council%20Agenda%20Packet%20w%20redactions.pdf Did members adhere to the provided agenda? Members adhered to amended agenda 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 - see link above Did any member recuse themselves during the meeting? No If yes, for what reason? List any other concerns or observations: Observer E-mail: jrfic@yahoo.com Date submitted: 7/18/2023 Name of Observer: Jane Ficalora
Observed Meeting: Langley City Council Date of Meeting: 6/20/2023 Members present: Harolynne Bobis, Rhonda Salerno, Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, Gail Fleming Members absent: none Others present (staff, media, public): Mayor: Scott Chaplin, Temporary Clerk: Christian Abraham, Planning Director: Meredith Penny, Director of Public Works: Randi Perry, Main St Assoc Executive Director: Nicole Johnson, and public participants There were also members of public on zoom - they are not shown unless they make a comment. Summarize the main issues discussed at the meeting: • Jill Edwards, who is spearheading pride parade on July 8, updated council on details of the event. State Senator Marko Liias is to be Grand Marshall of the parade. There will be music, food and booths after the parade with Senator Liias and others speaking. Facebook site is South Whidbey Pride for more information. • Mayor Chaplin informed council that boxes needing to be moved for library renovation continue to be sorted and asked for approval of $200/month storage rent at Langley Methodist Church. Request was approved. • Planning Director Penny shared power point on City of Langley Housing Action Plan and asked for Hearing and passage of Resolution and Ordinances pertaining to HAP and adoption of new definitions for Langley Municipal Code - regarding land use categories and emergency housing among others - to be done at same time. The request was made to meet grant deadline and was approved. • Planning Director Penny also requested change in fee schedule for commercial solar array permitting because of discrepancy between what county and city charge. The request was approved. List any issues on the agenda relevant to any LWV state or local positions or programs: (League positions can be found here. Economic & Social Justice Fair & Adequate Revenue Energy Do you recommend local League action or study on any of these issues? No If ‘yes’ what action do you recommend? Was the meeting conducted in an open, business-like, and civil manner? Yes – All in attendance were polite and the motions were discussed and voted on in an orderly manner. Consider the following questions and respond if relevant: Was the agenda made available prior to and at the meeting? Yes - https://cms4files1.revize.com/langleywashington/2023-06-20%20COUNCIL%20PACKET.pdf Did members adhere to the provided agenda? Members adhered to amended agenda. Were any non-agenda items discussed? No Was there adequate discussion of issues? Yes Were any “Executive Sessions” called? Yes - an executive session was called to discuss potential litigation per RCW (Revised Code of Washington) 42.30.110(1)(i) https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=42.30.110 Was there adequate opportunity for public input? Yes Was background material available to the public? Yes - see link above Did any member recuse themselves during the meeting? No If yes, for what reason? List any other concerns or observations: Observer E-mail: jrfic@yahoo.com Date submitted: 6/23/2023 Name of Observer: Jane Ficalora
Observed Meeting: Langley City Council Date of Meeting: 6/5/2023 Members present: Harolynne Bobis, Rhonda Salerno, Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, Gail Fleming Members absent: none Others present (staff, media, public): Mayor: Scott Chaplin, Interim Clerk: Darlene Baldwin, Finance Director: Wanda Grone, Planning Director: Meredith Penny, Director of Public Works: Randi Perry, Chief of Police: Tavier Wasser, Member of Public Skip Dellith (sp?), Civil Service Commission: Savannah Erickson, Parks & Open Space Commission Chair: Emily Gunn, Planning Advisory Commission Chair: Greg Easton There were also members of public on zoom - they are not shown unless they make a comment. Summarize the main issues discussed at the meeting: • Mayor Chaplin opened meeting with mention of June being pride month. A pride ally's flag was hung in the chamber in celebration. • During public comment period Skip Delith(sp?) mentioned that the timeline for the Tiny Housing project was being drawn out and that there are residents who need to know if the occupancy permit will approved. • Emily Gunn presented update the Parks & Open Space Commission work on maintenance of trails and parks. The commission is working to maintain grant status and plan to reach out to other nearby organizations with the similar goals. • Greg Easton, chair of the Planning Advisory Commission, spoke to council on planned work for Housing Action Plan, Critical Area Ordinance, Emergency Transitional Housing, Tree Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan update, Bluff management, and South Whidbey Port Code amendment. He asked if the council wanted to hear more detail on Inclusionary Zoning reply to consultant's report. Council voted no to hearing more at this meeting. Mayor scheduled Mr. Easton to return July 3rd for council to hear more information on the topic. • Mayor Chaplin's report included mention of a grant being submitted for solar energy and some gaps in finances that can help address strengthening the local economy. Later in the discussion portion of the meeting he brought up items regarding decorum. He recited code entries pertaining to running of meeting and ethics. He stated the code entries were presented not due to any major transgressions, but to promote the city's ability to run business as efficiently as possible. • Council member Salerno announced the upcoming Whidbey Water Story all day event that is a collaboration of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and Langley Climate Crisis Action Committe with scientist and water experts. https://soundwaterstewards.org/event/whidbeys-water-future-in-a-changing-climate-2/ List any issues on the agenda relevant to any LWV state or local positions or programs: Economic and Social Justice Energy Fair and Adequate Revenue Shores, Wetlands and Land Use Do you recommend local League action or study on any of these issues? No If ‘yes’ what action do you recommend? Was the meeting conducted in an open, business-like, and civil manner? Yes – All in attendance were polite and the motions were discussed and voted on in an orderly manner. Consider the following questions and respond if relevant: Was the agenda made available prior to and at the meeting? Yes - https://cms4files1.revize.com/langleywashington/2023-06-05%20Council%20Packet_Redacted.pdf Did members adhere to the provided agenda? Members adhered to amended agenda 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 - see link above Did any member recuse themselves during the meeting? No If yes, for what reason? List any other concerns or observations: Observer E-mail: jrfic@yahoo.com Date submitted: 6/9/2023 Name of Observer: Jane Ficalora
Observed Meeting: Langley City Council Date of Meeting: 5/15/2023 Members present: Harolynne Bobis, Rhonda Salerno, Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, Gail Fleming Members absent: none Others present (staff, media, public): Mayor: Scott Chaplin, Interim Clerk: Darlene Baldwin, Finance Director: Wanda Grone, Planning Director: Meredith Penny, Director of Public Works: Randi Perry. Sara Springer from Ogden Murphy and Wallace and staff members from Langley Library. There were also members of public on zoom - they are not shown unless they make a comment. Summarize the main issues discussed at the meeting: -Public comment period included Jill Edwards announcing the organization of a pride parade for July of this year. It will be the first pride parade since 2008. -Council member Cyr announced Island Transit to add new routes and to be running routes on Sundays. He encouraged everyone to show support and get on a bus June 4th - the first Sunday the buses are to add routes. -Mayor Chaplin reported that the Association of Washington Cities will have an annual conference in Spokane June 22 and member cities can send three representatives to vote. He suggested council may find 3 volunteers to send at the next meeting. https://wacities.org/events-education/conferences/awc-annual-conference -Ordinances for changes to Mayor and council members salary were voted on and passed. -Ordinance to establish Advisory Climate Crisis Action Commission was voted on and passed as well. -Community Planning Director Meredith Perry updated council that the State Environmental Policy Act notice for the Housing Action Plan has been posted for public comment and will conclude May 22. A poll is to be sent out this week to Planning Advisory Board and Council to gather feedback on proposed housing changes. -The options for removal of city documents for remodeling of Langley library were discussed at length with a detailed power point presentation by Mayor Chaplin. Progress was made in deciding temporary storage and the hiring of digitization specialists. -Council member Salerno announced the upcoming Whidbey Water Story all day event that is a collaboration of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and Langley Climate Crisis Action Committe with science and water experts. https://soundwaterstewards.org/event/whidbeys-water-future-in-a-changing-climate-2/ 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 voted on in an orderly manner. Consider the following questions and respond if relevant. Was the agenda made available prior to and at the meeting? Yes https://cms4files1.revize.com/langleywashington/2023-05-15%20Council%20Packet.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 – see council packet linked above Did any member recuse themselves during the meeting? For what reason? No List any other concerns or observations: Observer E-mail: jrfic@yahoo.com Date submitted: 5/21/23 |
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