Langley City Council November 23, 2022

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