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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/20/2019 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Jerrilea Crawford, Mayor Pro TemIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 886-6103 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.) 08/20/2019 Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 East Wenatchee City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 20, 2019 East Wenatchee City Hall 271 9th Street NE East Wenatchee, WA 98802 Minutes In attendance: Staff in attendance: Mayor Pro-Tempore Jerrilea Crawford Devin Poulson, City Attorney Councilmember John Sterk Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Councilmember Harry Raab Tom Wachholder, Project Development Manager Councilmember Robert Tidd Josh DeLay, Finance Director Councilmember Timothy Detering Trina Elmes, Events Director / PIO Councilmember Matthew Hepner Cami Ostrom, Events Assistant Mary Beth Phillips, Court Administrator Maria Holman, City Clerk 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance. a. Motion to excuse Councilmember Magdoff by Councilmember Hepner. Councilmember Detering seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0). b. Mayor Pro-Tempore Crawford administered an Oath of Office to Robert Tidd for Position 3 on the East Wenatchee City Council. After Mr. Tidd completed his Oath of Office, he joined the meeting as Councilmember. 1. Consent Items: a. 08/20/2019, Checks: 52485 - 52548, in the amount of $199,094.06. b. 07/11/2019 Council Workshop Minutes. c. 08/08/2019 Council Meeting Minutes. d. 08/13/2019 Special Council Meeting Minutes. Motion by Councilmember Sterk to approve consent items. Councilmember Raab seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). 2. Citizen Requests/Comments. None. 3. Presentations. None. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 886-6103 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.) 08/20/2019 Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 4. Department Report. a. Trina Elmes, Events Director / PIO, presented Cami Ostrom the Events Department Assistant who started with the City in August. Comments provided by all Councilmembers welcoming the new staff member. b. Finance Director Josh DeLay presented a June & July 2019 Finance Department Report to the Council. No comments by Councilmembers. 5. Mayor’s Report. None. 6. Action Items. a. The second reading of Ordinance 2019-12, an Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee extending the boundary of where it is unlawful for a person to operate or ride upon a skateboard, roller skates, roller blades, motorized foot scooter or nonmotorized scooter or coaster within the City amending Section 10.52.020 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code . Comments provided by Mayor Pro-Tempore Crawford, Councilmember Detering, Councilmember Tidd, Councilmember Hepner, and Councilmember Sterk. City Attorney Devin Poulson and Community Development Director Lori Barnett provided responses and information to Council. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-12 to extend the boundaries as presented by Councilmember Detering. Councilmember Raab seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-1 Hepner). b. The first reading of Ordinance 2019-13, an Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending the Official Zoning Map to change the designation of certain property located at 378 Eastmont Ave from Residential High Density/Office to Central Business District, containing a severability clause, and establishing an effective date. Community Development Director Lori Barnett provided a staff report to the Council. Comments provided by Councilmember Raab and Mayor Pro-Tempore Crawford. Mayor Pro-Tempore Crawford elevated to the second reading. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-13 as presented by Councilmember Sterk. Councilmember Raab seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 886-6103 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.) 08/20/2019 Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 c. Resolution 2019-18, a resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington declaring the intent of the City Council to adopt legislation to authorize a sales and use tax for affordable and supportive housing in accordance with Substitute House Bill 1406. Community Development Director Lori Barnett provided a staff report to the Council on the Substitute House Bill 1406 and Intent of the City. Comments provided by all councilmembers. Motion to approve Resolution 2019-18 by Councilmember Detering declaring the intent of the Council to adopt legislation to authorize a sales and use tax for affordable and supportive housing in accordance with Substitute House Bill 1406. Councilmember Tidd seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). d. VPR Services, LLC contract, a Personal Services Contract between the City and VPR Services, LLC, for conducting pavement rating surveys for all City-owned streets. Project Development Manager Tom Wachholder provided a staff report to the Council regarding the services and costs. Comments provided by Councilmember Detering and Councilmember Sterk. Motion by Councilmember Detering to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Personal Services Contract between the City and VPR Services, LLC for conducting pavement rating surveys. Councilmember Hepner seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). 7. Council Reports & Announcements. a. Councilmember Raab asked Project Development Manager Tom Wachholder for an update and plans regarding the rough road on Grant Road near Kentucky. Mr. Wachholder provided a brief response, there are no plans at this time. b. Councilmember Hepner Asked Project Development Manager about the City storm drain system and how it handled the recent rainstorms compared to the flooding that took place in Wenatchee. Mr. Wachholder said that the City experienced routine washouts on road shoulders only. Mr. Wachholder said the mall had issues with their private system and they will be working to improve their system. c. Councilmember Sterk reported on his new seat on the Museum Board and the struggle of the Museum and the Wells House. d. Councilmember Hepner said the Economic Development District continue to move forward with Supernova program for small to midsize companies and awards.