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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/12/2016 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Steven C LacyREGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED MAYOR STEVEN C. LACY, PRESIDING JULY 12, 2016 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Mayor Steven C. Lacy Councilmember Sandra McCourt Councilmember Wayne Barnhart Councilmember Tim Detering Councilmember Chuck Johnson Councilmember George Buckner Councilmember Harry Raab Councilmember John Sterk EMPLOYEES IN ATTENDANCE Assistant Police Chief Dan Reierson City Clerk Dana Barnard City Attorney Devin Poulson Community Development Director Lori Barnett Finance Director Nick Gerde Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Pezoldt Clerical Assistant Shawn Murison PUBLIC COMMENT(S) Sally Brawley, Director, Eastmont Metropolitan Park District, noted that the Park District will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 18, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., during the regular Park Board meeting regarding the purchase of property on 9ffi Street NE for a park. Julanne Burts, 21 Rowan St., East Wenatchee, said she does not support the fireworks ban, and believes that fireworks should be allowed on New Year's Eve. She sells fireworks as a fundraiser for non-profit organizations, and without these funds many public service groups will have to reduce services provided to the community. She asked Council to amend the ordinance to allow fireworks on New Year's Eve. Jerry Farley, Lake Forest Park, WA, fireworks wholesaler representative, said he is against the fireworks ban. He said he would like to see the City partner with the charitable clubs and organizations to make it safer and better for everybody. U]41ZV14NOT IaJ1`►Y_ Devin Poulson, City Attorney —1) Sewer Utility Easement 2) Agreement for Temporary Construction Easement Mr. Poulson noted that Councilmember Barnhart recused himself from any discussion or vote. City Attorney Devin Poulson said that Douglas County Sewer District No. 1 would like to convert the sewer system on several parcels along Valley Mall Parkway, including the City owned Gateway property to a public system due to a faulty and failing sewer system. He said approving the Easements will grant the Sewer District a Sewer Utility Easement for the placement and operation of a sewer line, and a Temporary Construction Easement will grant access to the property. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 12, 2016 Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember McCourt, nto authorize the Mayor to sign a Sewer Utility Easement, and an Agreement for Temporary Construction Easement to repair the faulty sewer system. The motion carried, 6-0. BUDGET ISSUES) Finance Director Nick Gerde reviewed the Financial Report for the month of June 2016. Councilmember's Detering and Sterk asked for substitutes to attend the Budget Committee meeting Thursday, June 21, 2016, in their place. Councilmember's Raab and McCourt volunteered to attend the meeting. Mayor Lacy said he met with Doug Pauly, Goathead Warrior Project. He said they discussed a proposal and offer to eradicate goatheads from the City of East Wenatchee's residential streets. He said that Mr. Pauly has a vision about having the City of East Wenatchee involved in a program during the months of June, July, and August. This would require a vehicle and an employee to identify and eradicate the goatheads, as well as communicating with property owners where where the weed are growing on private property to help eradicate them. Mayor Lacy said Mr. Pauly suggested as an incentive to do that, he could either go through the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, Northern Fruit, or himself to subsidize the City with the sum of $10,000 toward the purchase of a vehicle for that purpose, or possibly toward labor costs for the program. Mayor Lacy told Mr. Pauly he would share this information with Council. Councilmember Barnhart suggested getting a written proposal to look at actual costs of the program. Mayor Lacy noted that he was asked to sit with Mayor Kunz, and others, to on a Think Tank to narrow some issues associated with ideas that might further efforts by the "Our Valley What's Next" group. He said he attended a meeting where they narrowed it down to five ideas. One significant idea being considered is a one City initiative, to combine the two jurisdictions. He said this is an ongoing discussion, and it will probably come back for consideration. Mayor Lacy said he has given the fireworks issue a lot of thought, and feels that people and kids celebrating the 4`h of July do not adversely affect our fire problems, and there are much more significant reasons why we have fires in our area. He said he expects the Ordinance to pass in some form tonight. However, he will not sign it, unless Councilmembers have enough votes to overturn a veto. He said he is a great believer in government having a limited role in people's lives, and feels the government should not stop people from doing things unless there are compelling reasons to do so. He agrees that aerial fireworks are not safe and are already illegal, but does not believe the "Safe and Sane" fireworks should be banned, and he is not in favor of signing an Ordinance that stops his grandchildren from having sparklers in front of his house. 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 Johnson, second by Councilmember McCourt, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried, 7-0. 1. Consideration of Minutes — Regular Session, June 28, 2016 2. Consideration of Payables and Payroll i. 2016 Payables — As of this date, July 12, 2016, Council does approve check numbers 46128 and 46163 through 46221 in the total amount of $153,268.07. Payables checks 46104 and 46018 were voided. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 12, 2016 ii. 2016 June Payroll — As of this date, July 12, 2016, Council does Capprove check numbers 46069 through 46090, 46129 through 46162, - and direct deposits of $56,172.27 and $56,949.08 in the total amount of $403,403.46. No payroll checks were voided. 3. Settlement Agreement — Valley Mall Gaming dba Clearwater Saloon & Casino PUBLIC HEARING(S) 16-07-01 Public hearing to accept comments regarding the draft "City of East Wenatchee Community Development Block Grant 2016 Annual Action Plan" (AAPlan) Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Mayor Lacy opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Hearing no comments, he closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. ACTION ITEMS) 16-07-02 Supplement to the Professional Services Contract with Gray and Osborne to complete design services for two Greater East Wenatchee Stormwater Utility (GEWSWU) small improvement projects. Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by ® Councilmember Sterk, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Contract Supplement between the City and Gray and Osborne for construction management services in an amount not to exceed $12,800. The motion carried, 7-0. 16-07-03 Consultant Supplement Agreement with PACE Engineers for the Baker Avenue Project, Right -of -Way Appraisal Services. Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Johnson, to authorize the Mayor to approve the PACE Engineers Consultant Supplemental Agreement for Baker Avenue in the amount of $27,500. The motion carried, 7-0. ORDINANCE(S) 16-06-04 Second reading of 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 Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember Raab, to approve Ordinance No. 2016-04 adopting a process excluding an individual from publicly -owned property for engaging in illegal `�-/ behavior by adding Chapter 9.42 to the EWMC. The motion carried, 7-0. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 12, 2016 Ordinance No. 2016-04 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. 16-07-05 First reading of an Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee banning the sale, possession, and use of fireworks by repealing Ordinance 2004-02, by repealing Ordinance 2003-03, and by enacting a new version of Chapter 8.16 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code. Presented by: Wayne Barnhart, Councilmember Councilmember Barnhart distributed a statement from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regarding firework dangers, and risks associated with legal, and illegal, fireworks. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Sterk, second by Councilmember Barnhart, to elevate Ordinance No. 2016-07 to a second reading. The motion carried, 7-0. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Barnhart, second by Councilmember Johnson, to amend Ordinance No. 2016-07 to allow fireworks on New Year's Eve, and during public displays with a licensed pyro technician. The © motion carried, 4-3. (Detering, Sterk, McCourt) City Attorney Devin Poulson said he would present the Amended Ordinance to the Mayor. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Barnhart, second by Councilmember Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 2016-07 to allow fireworks on New Year's Eve, and public displays with a licensed Pyro technician, as amended. The motion failed 3-4. (Detering, Sterk, McCourt, Buckner) COUNCIL REPORT(S) Councilmember Chuck Johnson — Meeting with State Legislators in November Councilmember Johnson said he spent some time with State Representative Brad Hawkins discussing the relationship between Cities, Counties, and State Legislators in terms of the Municipal Research Services Center (MRSC), and the initial taking of funding and liquor tax from Cities and Counties. He noted that Mr. Hawkins had said that the three Legislators in our area meet yearly with local jurisdictions and invited the City of East Wenatchee Councilmembers to attend. Council agreed on having more communication with our State Legislators. Councilmember Raab presented a display with pictures of the Kiawanis Park as an example of ideas for the Gateway Project on 9'i' Street. He gave suggestions for the property such as a water fountain, benches, synthetic turf, etc. Mayor Lacy said he has discussed the Gateway Project Plan and tasks with the Budget Committee, and Council, and the second task will involve a public process in which these kinds of ideas will be more thoroughly discussed. He said he would like to hear from the business community in East Wenatchee as 4 CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 12, 2016 to whether or not they are interested in forming a Business Association similar to the Downton Association in Wenatchee. He expects one possibility that will come up during the public process will be utilizing the Gateway Project building as a remodeled home for such an Association, and it seems like an opportunity to encourage the business community to organize and have a voice much like what occurs in Wenatchee. Mayor Lacy suggested to Council if they are out and about with constituents they should talk about that to see how the public responds, and feels, about the issue. The following reports/minutes were submitted in writing prior to the City Council meeting. • Mayor Lacy — Minutes from the Chelan -Douglas Transportation Council meeting held on June 9, 2016. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Randy R. Grant, 1566 10t' Street NE, East Wenatchee, submitted a letter of concern over the traffic flow on 10`h and Kentucky Streets due to the completion of the Eastmont Avenue Project. Sandra Van Osten, Grant Programs Coordinator, Wenatchee Department of Community Development, sent a required annual written report summarizing the projects supported with funds referenced in the Agreement regarding Chelan -Douglas County Homeless Grant Programs. The letter included a list of approved grant awards and funding amounts for 2016. ADJOURNMENT 8:10 p.m. • Lei CY