Council acknowledges certification for Blackcomb and Lindley annexation petitions

City staff told the council Jan. 21 that the certification step for two annexation petitions—referred to in materials as Blackcomb and Lindley—has been completed. Certification reviews verify petition language, boundary issues (peninsula/island), and compliance with statutory criteria before public notice and subsequent steps.

Scott explained the certification process and said the Blackcomb and Lindley petitions "meet the criteria" and that the city will proceed with the next noticing step. He also acknowledged an earlier noticing omission for one step in the process and said staff corrected it prior to bringing the certifications to the council. Council moved to acknowledge receipt of the certifications and approved them by voice vote.

Council discussion touched on the formal acknowledgment needed from the council to progress annexation petitions and the requirement that staff provide public notice following certification. A council member asked whether separate motions were required for each petition; staff advised each petition should be handled individually. The council then moved to accept the certifications for Blackcomb and for Lindley separately, and both motions carried.

Next steps: staff will proceed with required public notice and next procedural steps for each annexation petition.