City Council Committee Agendas

Development Services Committee Minutes April 19, 2023 Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place Councilmember Beaton called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Present Councilmembers: Beaton, Brocksmith, Carías (5:45), Hudson, Hulst, and Morales Staff Present: Development Services Director Groth, Special Projects Manager Donovan, and City Clerk Jensen Citizens: 0 1. I-5 Listening Session: The Washington State Department of Transportation informational session provided information about the I-5 Corridor Study, Master Plan, and vision for the statewide corridor. 2. Approval of March 15, 2023 minutes Councilmember Brocksmith moved to approve the March 15, 2023 minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hudson. Motion carried 6- 0 3. 2023 Comprehensive Plan Docket Timing: Mr. Groth briefly reviewed the items and expected timeline for the docketed items. Topics included design standards, sign code update, review of non- conforming structures, home occupations, land clearing. Staff will review and shift prioritization during the process of working through the docket items. The commercial land will be completed prior to the comprehensive plan update. 4. Essential Public Facilities: Mr. Groth discussed the requirement for local governments to have a process for identifying essential public facilities and the benefits to the City if a list is established. A list will Mount Vernon City Council April 19, 2023 Page 2 of 2 be presented at a future committee meeting. 5. Update on Potential Property Donation: Mr. Groth provided additional information about the potential donation of Parcel P80417. After discussion, the Council instructed Mr. Donovan to decline the donation. Councilmember Beaton suggested that the City create a land donation policy. 6. Department Updates: Mr. Groth provided an update on the following projects  119 E. College Way  1835 Riverside Drive  211 13th Street  MV28 – RV Park  512-514 S 1st Street 7. Brownfield Grants: Mayor Boudreau discussed the Department of Ecology’s Affordable Housing clean up grants. Mayor Boudreau highlighted some potential sites for illustration of use of the Department Ecology Program. Mayor Boudreau discussed Comprehensive Planning in conjunction with the Growth Management Act. The city’s current and future efforts include transportation investments, hotel and waterfront development, hotel feasibility study, mixed use commercial analysis. Potential multifamily development sites were reviewed. 8. Miscellaneous/For the good of the order  Councilmember Hudson received an email from a resident regarding mandatory trash collection. Trash and organics collection and regulations were discussed.  Councilmember Hulst suggested scheduling a council retreat.  Council discussed an email received regarding the placement of porta-potties around the city.  Mayor Boudreau provided an update of Library Commons funding. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Submitted by: Becky Jensen City Clerk