City Council Committee Agendas

Development Services Committee Minutes November 15, 2023 Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place Councilmember Beaton called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Present Mayor Boudreau Councilmembers: Beaton, Brocksmith, Carias, Hudson, Hulst, Molenaar, and Morales Staff: Public Works Director Phillips, Finance Director Volesky, City Attorney Rogerson, Library Director Huffman, IT Director Thomas, Fire Chief Brice, Assistant Fire Chief Harris, Special Projects Manager Donovan, Parks and Enrichment Services Director Berner, Human Resources Director Keator, Development Services Director Pratschner, City Clerk Jensen, and Police Chief Cammock Citizens: 3 1. Approval of August 16, 2023 and October 18, 2023 minutes Councilmember Molenaar moved to approve the August 16, 2023 and October 18, 2023 committee minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hudson. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Processing Development Regulation Text Amendments: Ms. Pratschner outlined the process for the review and adoption of development regulations, and the annual docket. 3. Department Updates a. 2023 Docket Upcoming Planning Commission Public Hearings were discussed. b. Director and Development Meetings, Pre-application findings and communications: Ms. Pratschner relayed her discussions with developers and reviewed the pre-application process and requirements. Development Services Committee November 15, 2023 Page 2 of 2 4. 2024 Budget Discussion: Mr. Volesky reviewed the final property tax assessment received from Skagit County, and the proposed 2024 levy. Budget updates include additional funding for security for Municipal Court, and a proposed change in the Affordable Housing Fund for Oasis Teen Shelter funding. Council discussed Community Court, Municipal Court security, and affordable housing sales and use tax. Mr. Volesky reviewed 1590 history, and 1406 affordable supportive housing. Mr. Volesky reviewed a resolution that designates REET I Excise Tax funds for repayment of financing for the Mount Vernon Library Commons Project. The resolution and two ordinances approving the property tax levy and the 2024 budget will be presented for approval at tonight's council meeting. 5. August Housing Memo Discussion: Mayor Boudreau discussed a memo presented to Council in August about using 1590 Sales and Use Tax funds for housing related services. Continued discussions on public/private sector partnerships, review of potential projects, policy, and other topics will take place in the near future. 6. Miscellaneous/For the good of the order: The City will be hosting training for elected officials December 9th. Meeting adjourned at 6:42 pm. Submitted by: Becky Jensen City Clerk