City Council
Regular MeetingMount Vernon, WA · September 8, 2021
Minutes
City of Mount Vernon
City Council Meeting Minutes
September 8, 2021
Police Court Campus
1805 Continental Place
Mayor Boudreau called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Beaton, Brocksmith, Carías, Molenaar and Morales
Absent: Councilmembers Hudson and Hulst (excused)
Staff Present: City Attorney Rogerson, Police Chief Cammock, Project Development
Manager Donovan, Development Services Director Phillips, Parks and
Enrichment Services Director Berner, Library Director Huffman and
Engineering Services Manager Chesterfield
Citizens Present: 6
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of August 25, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.
B. Approval of September 3, 2021 payroll checks numbered 110917 - 110942,
direct deposit checks numbered 83893 - 84128, and wire transfers numbered
1010 – 1014 in the amount of $971,547.79.
C. Approval of September 8, 2021 Claims numbered 14998 – 15000 and 15015
- 115107 in the amount of $679,973.38.
D. Approval of Agreement 4107
Councilmember Beaton moved to approve Consent
Agenda Items A-D. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Molenaar. Motion carried 5-0.
REPORTS
A. Committees
1. Public Works and Library – see committee minutes for details.
2. Public Safety – moved to September 22, 2021
B. Public Comments - Email
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Public Comments sent via email to council@mountvernonwa.gov were read aloud
by Mr. Donovan.
• Leon Wier, mount Vernon resident, addressed quiet zones for trains.
Public Comments
• Richard Boyer, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about the recently approved
.001 sales tax.
C. Councilmember Comments - none
D. Mayor’s Report - none
E. Committee Agenda Requests - none
NEW BUSINESS
A. Appointment of Planning Commission Member: Mr. Phillips requested
approval of the appointment of Andrew Vander Stoep to the Planning
Commission.
Councilmember Brocksmith moved to appoint
Andrew Vander Stoep to the Planning Commission.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Carías. Motion
carried 5-0
Mayor Boudreau performed the swearing in of Mr. Vander Stoep.
B. Approval of Agreements: Mr. Phillips requested approval of six separate
agreements for the purchase of emergent HVAC equipment and controls
systems for City Hall and Police Court Campus. The six contracts with
Siemens total $510,506.35. American Rescue Plan Act funds will be used
for the purchases.
Councilmember Beaton moved to authorize the
Mayor to enter into six contracts with Siemens
totaling $510,506.35 for emergent HVAC systems
at City Hall and Police Court Campus. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Morales. Motion
carried 5-0.
C. Acceptance of Art Donation: Ms. Berner requested acceptance of four art
sculptures donated by Hal and Hella Lee. The bronze otter and beaver
sculptures created by Georgia Gerber are to be displayed on the Riverwalk
Plaza.
Councilmember Beaton moved to authorize the
Mayor to enter into an agreement with Georgia
Gerber to acquire four bronze sculptures donated
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by Hal and Hella Lee. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Carías. Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
Becky Jensen, City Clerk
APPROVE:
Jill Boudreau, Mayor
Agenda
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
September 8, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
Police Court Campus
1805 Continental Place
(Masks are required regardless of vaccination status)
To virtually attend the meeting, the public may:
1. Call the conference line: 1-888-924-9240; Access Code: 3366211 (please ‘mute’
your phone, if possible, to minimize distractions)
2. Watch the meeting live on TV10: Comcast/Xfinity Channel 10
3. Watch the meeting live, online:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUob_hcQUmd4S93YkletdrA
I. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call of Councilmembers
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of August 25, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of September 3, 2021 payroll checks numbered 110917 - 110942,
direct deposit checks numbered 83893 - 84128, and wire transfers numbered
1010 – 1014 in the amount of $971,547.79
C. Approval of September 8, 2021 Claims numbered 14998 – 15000 and 15015
- 115107 in the amount of $679,973.38
D. Approval of Agreement 4107
III. REPORTS
A. Committees
1. Public Works and Library
2. Public Safety
B. Community Comments
1. Review of Emails from the Public
(Public comments may be sent via email to council@mountvernonwa.gov. The comments will be
read aloud into the record during the public comment portion of the agenda. Please limit your
comments to be read in three minutes or less. Email comments must be received by 4 p.m. on
September 8, 2021.)
2. Public Comments
(This is an opportunity for Mount Vernon residents to address their City Council. Please limit
comments to three minutes or less. Under normal circumstances, the Mayor and Council will not
respond immediately to Community Comments. If you would like someone to follow-up with you
regarding the topic of your comments, please leave your name and contact information on the form
at the entrance of the Council Chambers.)
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C. Councilmember Comments
D. Mayor’s Report
E. Committee Agenda Requests
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Appointment of Planning Commission Member
(Staff is requesting approval of the appointment of Andrew Vander Stoep to the Planning Commission.)
(required action – motion)
(staff contact – Chris Phillips)
B. Approval of Agreements
(Staff is requesting approval of six agreements for the purchase of emergent HVAC equipment for City
Hall and Police Court Campus.)
(required action – motion)
(staff contact – Chris Phillips)
C. Acceptance of Art Donation
(Staff is requesting approval of the acceptance of four art sculptures donated by Hal and Hella Lee.)
(required action – motion)
(staff contact – Jennifer Berner)
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Public Works and Library 6:00 p.m.
Next Ordinance 3837
Next Resolution 1001
AGENDA ITEM: A
DATE: September 8, 2021
TO: Mayor Boudreau and City Council
FROM: Chris Phillips, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT – ANDREW VANDER STOEP
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Council confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Andrew Vander Stoep to a vacant position on the Planning
Commission.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND:
This appointment will fill a vacant position on the Planning Commission. The term for this position
concludes on 31 Dec 2021.
FINDINGS/CONCLUSIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Council confirm the appointment of Andre Vander Stoep to the Planning Commission. He will fill a
vacant position whose term ends 31 Dec 2021.
ATTACHED:
Planning Commission Application
AGENDA ITEM: B
DATE: September 8, 2021
TO: Mayor Boudreau and City Council
FROM: Chris Phillips, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: CITY HALL AND POLICE COURT CAMPUS EMERGENT HVAC EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Council authorize the Mayor or her designated representative sign the Siemens - City Hall and Police
Court Campus HVAC equipment contract.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND:
City Council earlier this year appropriated funding for the purchase of needed City Hall and Police Court
Campus HVAC equipment as follows:
APRA expenditure: $522,000
Emergent General Fund expenditure: $100,000
City Staff was able to utilize Cooperative Contracting to significantly reduce the cost of these purchases.
FINDINGS/CONCLUSIONS:
The cost of HVAC equipment and controls systems provided below:
City Hall HVAC equipment contract costs: $39,805.45 + $300,915.00 = $340,720.45
HVAC Control System contract costs: $61,521.62 + $4,010.08 = $65,531.70
Police Court Campus contract costs: $83,493.00 + $20,761.20 = $104,254.20
Grand Total: $510,506.35
Savings are > than $110,000
RECOMMENDATION:
Council authorize the Mayor or her designated representative sign the Siemens - City Hall and Police
Court Campus HVAC equipment contract.
ATTACHED:
Contracts are attached.
AGENDA ITEM: C
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