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
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