EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Severns noted Councilmember Woessner had asked to be excused. Councilmember Munns moved to excuse Councilmember Woessner, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hizon. The vote on the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Council received public comments regarding the following:
- Client release practices at the county detox facility,
- Oak Harbor Garden Club and activities to commemorate their 100 years with a request for the City to make a resolution at the October 2023 meeting,
- A request to allow Mission Ministry to purchase the property next to the Mission and appreciation of Councilmember Munns for attending events as well as a request for other members of City leadership to attend black history and Juneteenth events at the Mission Ministry in the future
- The Port of Coupeville potential airport purchase.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were approved as presented:
Approval of Minutes for the March 7, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Vouchers
Second Amendment to Participation/Activity Agreement – Ft. Nugent Electric Flyers
Resolution 23-04: Authorizing the Sale of Storage Shed Contents for Non-payment of Storage Charges
Teva, Allergan, Walgreens, Walmart & CVS Opioid Settlements and Allocation Agreement
Councilmember Stucky requested the Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Coupeville for Airport Purchase and Support be pulled to request a discussion with staff about the Port of Coupeville plan. Councilmember Hoffmire made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement for up to $100,000, with an additional $100,000 to be provided after purchase, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hizon. The motion failed with Councilmember Hoffmire Mayor Pro Tempore Hizon in favor of the motion and Councilmembers Evans, Munns, Marshall, and Stucky against.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hizon made a motion to reconsider this item at our next Council meeting with a presentation from the Port, seconded by Councilmember Hoffmire. The vote on the motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Munns thanked the Wellness Committee for their work. She reported Island Transit adopted a plan to have zero-emission vehicles by 2040 and will start Sunday bus service by the end of May. They are working to expand the on-demand service. Councilmember Munns requested staff work with Pastor Dean to address the property near the church.
Councilmember Hoffmire thanked pastors Hubbard and Dean for their attendance at the meeting and appreciated Councilmember Munns attending the MLK event. He hoped staff can work on the lot near the church property. He shared information about his "Because You Matter" bracelet and asked everyone to take a few seconds to notice others and check on them. He noted he'd been contacted by the Bramley Graham Foundation out of Coupeville, who reached out regarding Suicide Prevention and how to be more involved in Oak Harbor.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hizon thanked Communications/IT Manager Sabrina Combs and the website team for making her requested improvements to the website in a couple of weeks. It is easier to view Council agendas, information on how to watch the meeting, and find public comment options.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS
Ordinance No. 1969: Open Space (OS) Zoning Addition to Land-Use Matrix
Senior Planner Ray Lindenburg presented the changes to Oak Harbor Municipal Code (OHMC) zoning section to include the new code language adopted in October 2021. Mayor Severns opened the public hearing. Hearing no one who wished to address the Council, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Stucky made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1969, amending OHMC Chapter 19.20, Articles XVIII and XVI, regarding standards for the Open Space (OS) zone district, seconded by Councilmember Marshall. The vote on the motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 23-07: Scenic Heights Project Development Agreement
Development Services Director David Kuhl presented the project details for the phase one development of the property into 11 homes. Mayor Severns opened the public hearing. Two residents provided comments. Mayor Severns closed the public hearing. Councilmember Hoffmire made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 23-07, approving a development agreement between Pacific North Group Inc. and the City of Oak Harbor regarding the Scenic Heights Planned Residential Development, seconded by Councilmember Marshall. The vote on the motion passed with five in favor and Councilmember Evans abstaining from the vote.
Ordinance No. 1973: Amending Oak Harbor Municipal Code Chapter 18.60, Utility System Development Charge
Finance Director David Goldman presented the background and summary of Chapter 18.60 OHMC code changes. Mayor Severns opened the public hearing. Scott Thompson provided a comment. Hearing no others, Mayor Severns closed the public hearing. Councilmember Hoffmire made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1973, amending Oak Harbor Municipal Code Chapter 18.60, Utility System Development Charge, seconded by Councilmember Mayor Pro Tempore Hizon. The vote on the motion passed unanimously.
CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS
The City of Oak Harbor Marina Dredging Project – Professional Services Agreement with Moffat and Nichol, Inc. Amendment No. 1
Public Works Project Engineer Brett Arvidson presented the project's background, scope of work, and schedule. The cost proposal of $188,230.00, making the total cost $377,501.00 for the contract. Any future adjustments will occur with contract amendments. Mayor Pro Tempore Hizon moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement with Moffat and Nichol, Inc. in the amount of $188,230.00, increasing the total contract amount to $377,501.00 for the City of Oak Harbor Dredging Project, seconded by Councilmember Munns. The vote on the motion passed five to one, with Councilmember Evans opposed.
OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Memorandum of Understanding with U-Haul for Construction of a Roadway connecting Fakkema Road across City Property
Public Works Director Steve Schuller presented information about the public and private projects and reviewed budget updates. Councilmember Marshall made the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with U-Haul for the Construction of a Roadway connecting Fakkema Road across City Property, seconded by Councilmember Munns. The vote on the motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:33 pm.
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