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Home My WebLink About7/25/2017 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Steven C LacyRegular Session of the City Council East Wenatchee City Hall 271 9th St. NE, East Wenatchee, WA July 25, 2017 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 6:21 PM by Mayor Lacy. TAXI CAB LICENSE APPEAL HEARING Mr. Clint Miller, applicant for a taxi cab license, addressed the Council regarding his appeal of the denial of his license application as provided in chapter 5.16 EWMC. Mayor Lacy summarized the code provisions for the benefit of Council. Mr. Miller indicated that he had been working as a manager for a year and now they would like him to be a taxi driver. Devin Poulson, City Attorney explained that the code is very clear regarding the eligibility to obtain a license — a felony conviction renders a person ineligible to obtain a taxi license. Mayor Lacy suggested that Mr. Miller look into having the conviction expunged. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson to deny the appeal, second by Councilmember Barnhart. The motion carried 7-1 (Detering). ROLL CALL Mayor Steven C. Lacy Councilmember Tim Detering Councilmember Sandra McCourt Councilmember Wayne Barnhart Councilmember John Sterk Councilmember Harry Raab Councilmember Chuck Johnson Councilmember Jerrilea Crawford EMPLOYEES IN ATTENDANCE Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Devin Poulson, City Attorney Nick Gerde, Finance Director Greg Pezoldt, City Engineer Teresa Allen, HR Generalist Randy Harrison, Police Chief PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Lacy moved the public comment period up in the Agenda. No one offered any public comments. PRESENTATION Mayor Lacy announced that Stefanie Darnell, Records Specialist with the Police Department, was receiving a Certificate of Recognition for completing 5 years of dedicated public service to the City of East Wenatchee. Ms. Darnell was not in attendance. City of East Wenatchee Council Minutes July 25, 2017 DEPARTMENT REPORTS Nick Gerde, Finance Director — Reviewed the Financial Report for June 2017 which was included in the Council packet. He mentioned that with all the street improvement projects underway, it was very important to have timely billing to the funding sources such as TIB. There was a general discussion of the City's typical cash flow fluctuations — sales tax revenues are received monthly however property taxes typically come in two large deposits per year. Mr. Gerde distributed copies of the minutes from the July 20, 2017 Council Workshop and briefly outlined the major discussion points. Greg Pezoldt, City Engineer — Construction Status Report. Mr. Pezoldt reviewed the status of the public works and street improvement projects. There was a discussion that the landscaping in the Valley Mall Parkway parking lot was not surviving. Mr. Pezoldt indicated there was a maintenance agreement with the project. Mayor Lacy suggested that the contractor be notified that they are in breach of the contract provisions. Mr. Pezoldt indicated that has been done. It was noted that the Highline project extends between Grant Road and 3rd SE. There have been some change orders on Baker Avenue with some money saved on the project. 19th Street should be open to traffic in the next week or so. Bids were opened that afternoon for 5th Street NE and the City's portion of the project came in under the engineer's estimate. He anticipated awarding the bid at the next Council meeting. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Lacy updated the Council on discussions at the Chelan Douglas Transportation Council regarding the projects on Sunset Hwy (SR 28). There seems to be a consistent sentiment between the Transportation Council, WSDOT and the City supporting the roundabout at 9th St. NE. He indicated there needs to be coordination with the North End planning project folks to make sure that all parties are working towards the same goal. He indicated that Local 846 Union negotiations have stalled. There has been no communication from the Union. The negotiations with the Teamsters, representing the Police Department, are on track. Mayor Lacy explained that staff is proceeding with the RFP process for the Gateway project. Councilmember Barnhart questioned whether it was advisable to continue with that project at this time considering the street projects and the proposal for the public works area improvements. Mayor Lacy asked for a show of hands from the Council members who objected to going forward with the design. Councilmember Barnhart was the only one to raise a hand in objection. Mayor Lacy directed Greg Pezoldt to proceed with the RFP process to hire a design firm for the project. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Items listed below were distributed to Councilmember's in advance for study and were enacted in one motion: • Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting on July 11, 2017. Page 2 City of East Wenatchee Council Minutes July 25, 2017 2017 Payables. As of this date, July 25, 2017, Council does approve check umbers 48364 thru 48427 in the total amount of $604,720.25. No payables checks were voided. 2017 June Payroll. As of this date, July 25, 2017, Council does approve check numbers 48203 thru 48215, 48267 thru 48268, 48272 thru 48285, 48336 thru 48351 and direct deposits on June 17t" and July 3rd in the total amount $391,758.35. No payroll checks were voided. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Crawford to approve the Consent Calendar, second by Councilmember Detering. The motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Second public hearing to solicit public comment regarding the City's proposed use of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the 2017 program year as part of the adoption process for the 2017 Annual Action Plan. Mayor Lacy opened the public hearing at 7:22 PM. No one offered any testimony or comment. Mayor Lacy closed the public hearing. RESOLUTIONS 3. Resolution 2017-06: A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County for the Purchase and Replacement of Street Light Fixtures for Relight Washington (Presented by Greg Pezoldt, City Engineer). Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering to approve Resolution 2017-06 and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement, second by Councilmember Johnson. The motion carried 7-0. 4. Resolution 2017-07: A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington, adopting the "City of East Wenatchee Community Development Block Grant 2017 Annual Action Plan" in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 and establishing an effective date. (Presented by Lori Barnett, Community Development Director). Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson to approve Resolution 2017-07, second by Councilmember McCourt. The motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Johnson mentioned that the Link survey project has concluded and the Board is discussing the results and various options to address the comments. He asked Mr. Pezoldt about the letter from Lloyd Palm. Mr. Pezoldt indicated that it was a typical practice to utilize recycled materials whenever possible. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:30 PM, Mayor Lacy announced that there would be a 10 minute executive session in accordance with RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation, to which the agency is or is likely to become a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to Page 3 City of East Wenatchee Council Minutes July 25, 2017 result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. He indicated there would likely be action taken by Council following the executive session. At 7:40 PM, Mayor Lacy brought the meeting back to order and asked for formal action by the Council regarding the matter discussed. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Raab to purchase the subject property without going through escrow, second by Councilmember Sterk. The motion carried 7-0. ADJOURNMENT — 7:43 PM raine C. Barnett Acting City Clerk Page 4