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Home My WebLink About6/28/2016 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Steven C LacyREGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED MAYOR STEVEN C. LACY, PRESIDING JUNE 28, 2016 6:30 P.M. I:Z17111[VL•101 Mayor Steven C. Lacy Councilmember Tim Detering Councilmember George Buckner Councilmember Chuck Johnson Councilmember John Sterk Councilmember Harry Raab Councilmember Sandra McCourt Councilmember Wayne Barnhart EMPLOYEES IN ATTENDANCE Police Chief Randy Harrison City Clerk Dana Barnard 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 Clerical Assistant Shawn Murison ® REPORT Brian Brett, Douglas County Fire Marshal — Fireworks Douglas County Fire Marshal Brian Brett reviewed a State Fire Marshals Analysis of fireworks injuries, fires, and related incidents'. He said he has changed his mind regarding a ban on consumer fireworks in the last two years, due to the extreme wildland fire seasons we have had. He noted that learning more about the prevention and how to protect homes in the wildland urban interface, before the fire, is what changed his mind. He reviewed actions taken so far from other fire Districts, noting that all Douglas County Fire Chiefs unanimously agreed to ban fireworks within their jurisdictions Councilmember Johnson noted that he is frustrated, because he was ready to give the ban serious consideration last time it was brought up in 2014, and he is glad that Mr. Brett came back to talk to us about it again. Councilmember Barnhart, retired East Wenatchee Fire Chief, noted that he made a presentation to Council Governments fifteen years ago after a major fire that was caused by fireworks, and said this has been going on for years. He said fireworks are not a right, it is a privilege, and the privilege gets abused. He said he supports exactly what Mr. Brett is saying, and for him to come and say he changed his mind means a lot. Councilmember Detering said he has an issue with taking away everybody's privilege, because of a few who break the law, and he will always have that issue. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 PUBLIC COMMENT(S) The following citizens spoke against banning fireworks; Julanne Burts, East Wenatchee, WA, Fireworks Stand Operator, distributed statistics regarding fireworks Jeff Bole, 23 S. Lumbard, East Wenatchee, WA, Fireworks Stand Operator Karen Bower, Tacoma, WA, American Promotional Events NW, fireworks wholesaler Jerry Farley, Lake Forest Park, WA, representing a fireworks wholesaler Alisa & Dodge Clardy — Letter via e-mail, June 27, 2016, to the Mayor and City Council The following citizens spoke in favor of banning fireworks; Walt Ness, 2186 Inglewood Dr., East Wenatchee, WA, distributed a letter of support for a ban Rick Edwards, 1116 Park Roy Pl., East Wenatchee, WA, Master Gardener Ja net' W. Crouse, Ph.D. — Letter, June 27, 2016, to the Mayor and City Council Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Barnhart, second by Councilmember Johnson, to place a permanent ban on Fireworks in the City of East Wenatchee. The motion carried, 4-3. (McCourt, Detering, Sterk) Mayor Lacy said an Ordinance for a permanent ban on fireworks will be drafted for consideration at the next Council meeting. DEPARTMENT REPORT(S) Dan White, Events Coordinator — Update on the Parkway Pile -Up Dan distributed a photo of the event, and a sample of the postcard that was designed for posters and mail outs. He noted 107 cars entered the event this year, and were parked on both sides of the street from 1 lt'' Street NE, to the City's Parking lot in the 800 block of Valley Mall Parkway. He thanked the Street Crew for a great job of getting things set up in a timely manner. He noted that the location of the event may change next year. BUDGET ISSUES) Finance Director Nick Gerde reviewed the minutes from the June 16, 2016 Budget Committee Meeting. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) Mayor Lacy noted that Staff has had discussions regarding the "Use of City Resources Policy". He said he would like to have City Attorney Devin Poulson submit a proposal for Council to consider. Mayor Lacy said he attended the "Our Valley Think Tank" this week to help participate in selecting and bedding certain projects that might require some deeper thought and consideration. He said it is an ongoing process, and Council will receive updates from him and Community Development Director Lori Barnett. He noted that one of the things they are discussing is merging the two Cities. Mayor Lacy noted that the tenant at the bottom of 9t'' Street should be moved off the property by June 30''. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed below were distributed to Councilmember's in advance for study and were enacted in one motion. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Sterk, second by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried, 7-0. 1. Consideration of Minutes — Regular Session, June 14, 2016 2. Consideration of Payables and Payroll i. 2016 Payables — As of this date, June 28, 2016, Council does approve check numbers 46063 through 46068, and 46091 through 46127 in the total amount of $66,771.69. Payables checks 46023, 46036 and 46090 were voided. ii. 2016 May Payroll— As of this date, June 28, 2016, Council does approve check numbers 45789 through 45807, 45565 through 45867, 45930 through 45963, and direct deposits of $54,081.63 and $55,475.09 in the total amount of $400,626.81. No payroll checks were voided. RESOLUTIONS) 16-06-05 A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington adopting a Six -year Transportation Improvement Program for 2017-2022. Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Barnhart, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-07 adopting a Six -year Transportation Improvement Program for 2017-2022. The motion carried, 7-0. Greg noted a correction to the project list regarding the Phase Start Year for Intersection Improvements on 3`a Street SE, and Rock Island Drive, which should read 2018 and 2019. Resolution No. 2016-07 A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington adopting a Six -year Transportation Improvement Program for 2017-2022, directing the City Clerk to file this Resolution with the Secretary of Transportation, and containing an effective date. 16-06-06 A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee declaring certain personal property owned by the City as surplus to the needs of the City. Presented by: Dana Barnard, City Clerk Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember Detering, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-08 declaring certain personal property owned by the City as surplus to the needs of the City. The motion carried, 7-0. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 Resolution No. 2016-08 A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee declaring certain personal property owned by the City as surplus to the needs of the City. ORDINANCE(S) 16-06-04 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee adopting a process for being able to exclude an individual from publicly -owned property for engaging in illegal behavior by adding Chapter 9.42 to the East Wenatchee Municipal Code. Presented by: Devin Poulson, City Attorney Mayor Lacy read the first reading of Ordinance No. 2016-04, no action was taken. 16-06-07 First reading of An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee imposing a twelve- month moratorium on the issuance of any permits or licenses for the establishment of medical marijuana cooperatives and including a work plan. Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Mayor Lacy elevated the Ordinance to second reading without objection from City Councilmembers. Q Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember Buckner, to adopt Ordinance No. 2016-05 imposing a moratorium on issuance of permits and licenses for medical marijuana cooperatives. The motion carried, 7-0. Ordinance No. 2016-05 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee, imposing a twelve-month moratorium on the issuance of any permits or licenses for the establishment of medical marijuana cooperatives and including a work plan. 16-06-08 First reading of an Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee adding and amending provisions for automobile, boat, and recreation vehicles sales or leasing businesses by amending Chapter 17.34 (Commercial Zoning Land Use Matrix) and Section 17.72.010 (Off -Street Parking) of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code. Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Mayor Lacy elevated the ordinance to second reading without objection from Councilmembers. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember McCourt, second by CouncHmember Detering, to adopt Ordinance No. 2016-06 adding and amending Chapter 17.34 and Section 17.72.010 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code. The motion carried, 7-0. 4 CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 Ordinance No. 2016-06 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee, adding and amending provisions for automobile, boat, and recreation vehicles sales or leasing businesses by amending Chapter 17.34 (Commercial Zoning Land Use Matrix) and Section 17.72.010 (Off -Street Parking) of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code. COUNCIL REPORT(S) Councilmember's Johnson and McCourt attended the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Conference in Everett, WA, noting it was a good conference. Councilmember Johnson also noted that he had booklet from the conference if anyone was interested in reviewing it. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:15 p.m. Mayor Lacy called a 10 minute executive session regarding potential litigation. Council reconvened at 8:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 8:25 p.m. lc�z& - �nna Batnard V-&I C. Lacy Ei Elerk �'Z'q 6 k-