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Home My WebLink About6/13/2017 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Tim Detering, Mayor Pro-temCITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES June 13, 2017 REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED MAYOR PRO-TEM TIM DETERING, PRESIDING June 13, 2017 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Mayor Steven C. Lacy — arrived at 7:25 PM Mayor Pro-tem Tim Detering Councilmember Sandra McCourt Councilmember Wayne Barnhart Councilmember John Sterk - Excused Councilmember Harry Raab Councilmember Chuck Johnson Councilmember Jerrilea Crawford EMPLOYEES IN ATTENDANCE City Attorney Devin Poulson Finance Director Nick Gerde HR Generalist Teresa Allen Community Development Director Lori Barnett Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Pezoldt Police Chief Randy Harrison Assistant Police Chief Ray Coble Permit Technician Marcia Martz PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE PUBLIC COMMENTS - None DEPARTMENT REPORTS Community Development Director Lori Barnett reported that she met with Douglas County Commissioners on June 6, 2017, and gave them an overview and update on the minimum density provisions and miscellaneous text amendments that reduce the lot sizes and increase the lot coverage and setbacks for single-family homes in residential districts. She explained that the Douglas County Commissioners would like to continue with the joint hearing process, the joint hearing will be scheduled for July 25, 2017, at 5:30 PM, prior to the regularly scheduled council meeting. BUDGET ISSUES - None CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed below were distributed to Councilmember's in advance for study and were enacted in one motion. 1. Consideration of Minutes — Regular Session, May 23, 2017 2. Consideration of June 13, 2017 Payables & April 2017 Payroll i 2017 Payables — As of this date, June 13, 2017, Council does approve checks 48169 thru 48201 and 48087 thru 48141 in the total amount of $163,017.21. Payables checks 47930, 48001 and 48048 were voided. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES June 13, 2017 2017 Payroll —As of this date, June 13, 2017, Council does approve check numbers 47808 thru 47821, 47900 thru 47919, 47962 thru 47973, and direct deposits on April 17t" and May 1st in the amount of 403,296.90. No payroll checks were voided. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember McCourt, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried, 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 3. 17-06-01 A public hearing regarding Ordinance 2017-10 extending for an additional six month period the moratorium enacted by Ordinance 2016-05 on the issuance of any permits or licenses for the establishment of medical marijuana cooperatives. Presented by Lori Barnett Community Development Director Planner Barnett explained that the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board has stated that they will not be doing any enforcement with regards to individual grows. The Planning Commission is working on rules and regulations to ensure that the home grows meet the state requirements. It will be the City's responsibility to enforce those regulations. The planning commission will be working with the EWPD and City Attorney to develop enforcement provisions. Mayor Pro-tem Detering opened the Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m.; hearing no comments he closed the Public Hearing. 4. 17-06-02 A public hearing on the 2017 CDBG program. Presented by Lori Barnett Community Development Director Planner Barnett indicated that the only comment received was a request from the Eastmont Metropolitan Park District requesting funding for playground equipment. Planner Barnett indicated that she will investigate to see if that would be an option. Mayor Pro-tem Detering opened the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m.; hearing no comments he closed the Public Hearing. ACTION ITEMS) 5. 17-06-03 Authorization to move forward with Video Surveillance System project with CompuNet, Inc. Presented by Ray Coble Assistant Police Chief Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Barnhart, second by Councilmember Johnson, to move forward with the Video Surveillance System Project with CompuNet, Inc. The motion carried, 5-0 6. 17-06-04 Discussion regarding purchase of Colorado Avenue property adjacent to City Hall. Presented by Devin Poulson, City Attorney PA CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES June 13, 2017 The Council briefly discussed the property dimensions. It was determined that it would be discussed further in executive session. 7. 17-06-05 Agreement to help fund a City of East Wenatchee Goat Head Eradication Program. Presented by Devin Poulson, City Attorney Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Barnhart, second by Councilmember Crawford, to authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed agreement on the City's behalf. The motion carried 5-0 8. 17-06-06 Requesting authorization from Council to extend the SCJ Alliance contract for the Gateway Project through June 30, 2017 — no additional cost. Presented by Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember McCourt, to authorize the Mayor to sign the addendum to the Professional Services Agreement amending Section 2 extending the contract duration. The motion carried, 5-0. ORDINANCE(S) 9. 17-06-07 Ordinance No. 2017-07 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee Amending Chapters 1, 3, 8, and 10 of the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan and Chapters 18.12, 18.12C and 16 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code to satisfy the requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA) in RCW 36.70A.130 for the 2017 GMA Review and Update Cycle. Presented by Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember McCourt, to elevate to second reading. Motion carried 5-0. A motion was made by Councilmember McCourt, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve all amendments. The motion carried, 5-0. 10. 17-06-08 Ordinance No. 2017-08 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee updating its Open Space Standards by amending Chapter 17.73 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code. Presented by Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember Crawford, to elevate to second reading. Motion carried 5-0. A motion was made by Councilmember Crawford seconded by Councilmember Barnhart to approve the amendments to EWMC Chapter 17.73 Open Space Standards. The motion carried, 5-0. 11. 17-06-09 Ordinance No. 2017-09 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending the purpose and dimensional standards in Chapter 17.48 Mixed CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES June 13, 2017 Use Zoning District of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code. Presented by Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Raab, second by Councilmember Barnhart, to elevate to second reading. Motion carried 5-0. A motion was made by Councilmember Barnhart, seconded by Councilmember Raab, to approve the amendments to EWMC Chapter 17.48 Mixed Use Zoning District. The motion carried, 5-0. 12. 17-06-10 Ordinance No. 2017-10 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee extending for a period of six months the moratorium on the issuance of any permits or licenses for the establishment of medical marijuana cooperatives. Presented by Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Crawford, second by Councilmember Barnhart, to elevate to second reading. Motion carried 5-0. A motion was made by Councilmember Crawford seconded by Councilmember Raab, to extend the moratorium on the issuance of any permits or licenses for the establishment of medical marijuana cooperatives for a period of six months. The motion carried, 5-0. 13. 17-06-11 Resolution No. 2017-02 A resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington updating the City's residential street overlay program. Presented by Greg Pezoldt, City Engineer. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Barnhart, second by Councilmember Johnson, to approve Resolution 2017-02 establishing a New TBD TIP. The motion carried, 5-0. 14. 17-06-12 Resolution No. 2017-03 A resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington updating the City's residential overlay program's material change policy. Presented by Greg Pezoldt, City Engineer Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Barnhart, second by Councilmember McCourt. Motion carried 5-0. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Johnson handed out a salary schedule for 2016 showing the population and salary scale for the Mayor and Council positions in various jurisdictions. He explained that instead of annual increases based upon a percentage, he would propose that the salary increase be set at $18.00 per month and increased annually. This approach would eventually bring all councilmembers up to the same pay scale. It would only impact the councilmembers up for election this year. Over a period of two years everyone would be at the same pay scale. This option would provide incremental increases over a period of time rather than periodic large increases making the increase less intrusive to the public. 4 CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES June 13, 2017 Council Action: A motion by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Barnhart to have the City Attorney prepare an ordinance for consideration at the next council meeting to increase the council's monthly salary by $18 on the same day every year beginning on January 1, 2018 until East Wenatchee City Council votes to change it. PRESENTATION SCJ Alliance — Gateway project, Dan Ireland provided Council with a plan view illustrating the final concept, along with a PowerPoint presentation on the preferred concept for the Gateway Project. He reviewed the Gateway process from the time of the Open House to present and provided a cost estimate of the proposal. There was a discussion on the parking area depicted in the plan view and Mayor Lacy indicated that the owner of Cedars Inn would need to be contacted regarding the rock wall currently in the location. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Lacy reminded council of the expectation of the new workshop format. To have an item on the agenda, council will need to contact city employees no later than the Monday of the week of the meeting. Mayor Lacy stated that he sent a letter reappointing Councilmember McCourt to the CCWHA Board at the request of the Housing Authority. EXECUTIVE SESSION — 8:07 PM Mayor Lacy called for a 25-minute executive session to discuss property acquisition and potential litigation. Mayor Lacy extended the executive session for an additional 5-minutes. Executive session ended at 8:37 PM and the Council meeting was adjourned. ADJOURNMENT 8:37 PM (14 arc . A. Martz Acting City Clerk