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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/14/2017 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Steven C LacyREGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED MAYOR STEVEN C. LACY, PRESIDING March 14, 2017 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Mayor Steven C. Lacy Councilmember Tim Detering Councilmember Sandra McCourt Councilmember Wayne Barnhart Councilmember John Sterk Councilmember Chuck Johnson Councilmember Jerrilea Crawford Councilmember Harry Raab EMPLOYEES IN ATTENDANCE Police Chief Randy Harrison City Attorney Devin Poulson Community Development Director Lori Barnett Finance Director Nick Gerde Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Pezoldt Executive Secretary/Accounting Assistant Teresa Allen Permit Technician Marcia Martz PRESENTATION Dan Ireland with SCJ Alliance presented a report on the Survey conducted for the Gateway Project. He had a handout with the results of the survey questions. There were over 1000 responses for the 9-day survey of 10 questions. The most common responses were for green space, restrooms, lighting and safety, a clean and simple destination. DEPARTMENT REPORT(S) Lori Barnett, Community Development Director reported on the Planning Commission's continued public hearing from February 7, 2017 to consider proposed text amendments to Chapter 17.73 EWMC relating to Open Space Standards. She distributed letters from the Law offices of Weed, Graafstra & Associates, Inc., P.S., attorney's representing Eastmont Metropolitan Parks District dated March 9, 2017, and a letter from the Douglas County Commissioners, dated March 13, 2017. The planning commission recommended that the zoning text amendment be tabled until the Eastmont Metropolitan Parks District Board, County Commissioners and the City Council can resolve the issue of the Open Space Standards to accept funds in lieu of establishing on -site open space/recreation area. Sally Brawley responded to the Council's concerns regarding the development of parks in the City. She explained that the attorneys for EMPD have advised the Board that it is a level of responsibility that they could not handle at this time. The Board is not looking into long range development, they are concerned with the current issues of repair and maintenance with the parks that now exist. Greg Pezoldt, City Engineer — gave a report regarding the Highline Drive and Simon Street Intersection Channelization. He presented a Roundabout Exhibit for Highline Drive. City Councilmembers discussed the roundabout. Page 29 of 85 Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember McCourt, to approve the roundabout design presented by the City Engineer. The motion carried, 7-0. Public Comment: None MAYOR'S REPORT(S) Mayor Lacy congratulated Teresa Allen and the Wellness Committee members for their efforts in meeting the WellCity Award requirements established by the AWC Employee Benefit Trust. The City has earned a 2% discount on all AWC Trust medical premiums in 2018! He also, announced that AWC is currently calling for applications for open positions on the AWC Board of Directors. Councilmember Johnson stated that he is currently on the nominating committee and would be glad to answer any questions regarding the position on the AWC Board. Mayor Lacy reminded the council that the first City Council Workshop is on March 23, 2017 at 5:30 pm. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed below were distributed to Councilmember's in advance for study and were enacted in one motion. Councilmember Detering asked for an amendment to the February 28, 2017, Council minutes regarding the motion to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Detering was not in attendance for that meeting. Councilmember Johnson made the motion to approve the Consent Calendar for February 28, 2017. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember Barnhart, to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. The motion carried, 7-0. Consideration of Minutes — Regular Session, February 28, 2017 Consideration of Payables and Payroll i. 2017 Pavables —As of this date, March 14, 2017, Council does approve check numbers 47548; 47551 through 47557 and 47575 through 47648 in the total amount of $480,368.04. No Checks were voided. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 3. 17.03.01 A public hearing to take comments regarding a moratorium on the acceptance of applications for use permits, wireless telecommunications facility permits, building permits, right of way sue authorizations and franchises for new wireless communication facilities within the City, to be effective for a period of six months, declaring an emergency. (Lori Barnett, Community Development Director) There were no comments from the public. ACTION ITEM(S) 4. 17.03.02 Professional Services Agreement with SCJ Alliance to complete design and construction management services for two Greater East Wenatchee Storm Water Utility small improvement projects. (Greg Pezoldt, City Engineer) Greg Pezoldt recommended to the City Councilmembers to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement between the City and SCJ Alliance for design and Page 30 of 85 construction management services in an amount not to exceed $29,490. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Sterk, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement between the City and SCJ Alliance for design and construction management services in an amount not to exceed $29,490. The motion carried, 7-0. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Johnson stated the 2017 AWC Convention is on June 21, 22, & 23 in Tacoma, WA they will be sending out information on the convention soon. He will be attending the Convention in Tacoma if anyone else is interested in attending they should contact the City Clerk to make the arrangements. He reminded Council that the Public Disclosure Commissioner filings are due by April 15, 2017. He also reminded Council that there are 3 positions up for election this year. He was sorry to have missed the presentation by Art on the Avenue. He asked Adel Wolford if the council had any questions and she indicated that there were not any questions from the council. Councilmember Johnson explained that he felt the City could benefit from the Art on the Avenue program. He indicated that it would be a good topic for the Council Workshops. Teresa Allen explained that the mayor had requested information on the financial commitment required from the City to be sent to her, she has not received anything from the program. Councilmember Crawford indicated that the Council had great questions and maybe Ms. Wolford could improve on the presentation. She agreed that it would be a great topic for City Council Workshop. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:54 p.m. Mayor Lacy called a five-minute executive session regarding potential litigation. Council reconvened at 8:00 p.m. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Johnson to approve the plan to pay for possession and use permit on the condition that the Gills would provide the City with a quiet title at the end of the litigation to be paid for by the Gills. The motion carried, 7-0 ADJOURNMENT 8:01 p.m. ar Martz Acting City Clerk Page 31 of 85