HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/9/2016 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Steven C LacyCITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON
JOINT MEETING WITH DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 9, 2016
5:30 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
MAYOR STEVEN C. LACY, PRESIDING
AUGUST 9, 2016
6:30 P.M
JOINT MEETING
Commissioners present — Dale Snyder, Chair Steve Jenkins, Ken Stanton
Councilmembers present — Wayne Barnhart, Tim Detering, George Buckner, John Sterk, Sandra
McCourt, Chuck Johnson, and Harry Raab
Mayor Lacy called the Joint City Council and Douglas County Commission meeting to order at
5:36 p.m.
A joint public meeting with the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners to
consider the recommendation of the East Wenatchee Planning Commission, and the
Douglas County Planning Commission, regarding proposals to amend the East
Wenatchee Municipal Code.
CITY ORDINANCES
Ordinance No. 2016-08
An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code and adding a
new Section 17.72.270 to establish minimum Density Standards,
Ordinance No. 2016.09
An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code Chapter
17.24 Residential Low Density District to reduce minimum lot area, lot dimensions, and setbacks; and
increase lot coverage.
Ordinance No. 2016-10
An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code Chapter
17.28 Residential Medium Density District to clarify land uses, reduce minimum lot area, lot dimensions,
and setbacks; and increase lot coverage.
Ordinance No. 2016.11
An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code Chapter
17.32 Residential High Density/Office District to clarify land uses; and reduce minimum lot area, lot
dimensions, and setbacks.
Ordinance No. 2016.12
An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code Chapter
17.72 General Provisions pertaining to off-street parking; structures and setbacks; lot size averaging;
accessory dwelling units; and lot frontage.
Ordinance No. 2016.13
An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code Chapter
17.08 Definitions sections regarding lot lines, lot width, and lot types and adding new definitions and
diagrams illustrating certain defined terms.
CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 9, 2016
Ordinance No. 2016.14
An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code Section
17.38.070 Neighborhood Commercial to increase the district size limitation and correct text errors.
Community Development Director Lori Barnett gave a Staff presentation regarding adding a new
Section, 17.72.270, to the East Wenatchee Municipal Code (EWMC) to establish minimum
Density standards for residential development within residential, and mixed -use zoning districts.
She said it does provide for exceptions from those density provisions, and includes special
provisions for properties not served by public and sanitary sewer. She reviewed the proposed
changes to; residential zoning districts, the general provisions, definitions sections, and
neighborhood commercial.
Mayor Lacy opened the floor to take public comments.
The following citizens spoke in opposition of adding a new Section, 17.72.270 - establishing
minimum Density standards and requiring street improvements for development to the East
Wenatchee Municipal Code;
Jon Port, East Wenatchee
Dean McKee, East Wenatchee
Bob Rankin, East Wenatchee
Paul Mares, Wenatchee
John Cumpton, Wenatchee
Steve Anderson, East Wenatchee
The following were not opposed to the changes:
Shanley Crane, East Wenatchee
Russ Andrews, East Wenatchee
Dan Beardsley, East Wenatchee
Mark DeChenne, East Wenatchee
Randy Johnston, East Wenatchee
Bryan Campbell, Wenatchee
Jim Nakata, parcel owner, East Wenatchee — would like options to exclude some properties
Jim Huffman, Chair, Port of Douglas County Commission — encouraged adoption of the
provisions.
Following Council discussion, Mayor Lacy noted he would not be elevating the ordinances to
second reading, as he has already heard one objection. He said this is a significant enough issue
that it needs more time for evaluation. No action was taken by the East Wenatchee City Council
or the Douglas County Commissioners. The amendment proposal was tabled for further
consideration.
ADJOURNMENT OF JOINT MEETING
7:17 p.m.
Mayor Lacy noted that the City Council would reconvene to the City Council meeting at 7:30
p.m.
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REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
MAYOR STEVEN C. LACY, PRESIDING
JULY 26, 2016
Mayor Lacy called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Steven C. Lacy
Councilmember Harry Raab
Councilmember John Sterk
Councilmember Wayne Barnhart
Councilmember Tim Detering
Councilmember Chuck Johnson
Councilmember Sandra McCourt
Councilmember George Buckner
EMPLOYEES IN ATTENDANCE
Police Chief Randy Harrison
City Clerk Dana Barnard
City Attorney Devin Poulson
Community Development Director Lori Barnett
Finance Director Nick Gerde
Clerical Assistant Shawn Murison
APPRECIATION AWARDS
Mayor Lacy noted that Marcia Martz, Community Development Department Permit Technician, not in
Q attendance, will receive a Certificate of Recognition for completing 25 years of dedicated public service
to the City of East Wenatchee, and Christy Patterson, Police Department Detective, not in attendance, will
receive a Certificate of Recognition for completing 20 years of dedicated public service to the City of
East Wenatchee.
MAYOR'S REPORT(S)
Mayor Lacy noted that the Misawa Sister City Delegation will be leaving for Japan on August 11, 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 Barnhart, second by Councilmember McCourt,
to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried, 7-0.
Consideration of Minutes — Regular Session, July 26, 2016
Consideration of Payables
i. 2016 Payables — As of this date, August 9, 2016, Council does
approve check numbers 46295 through 46296, and 46316 through
46392 in the total amount of $240,429.25. No payables checks were
voided.
CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 9, 2016
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16-08-08 A public hearing regarding Ordinance 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.
Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director
Mayor Lacy opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Hearing no comments he closed the
Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m.
16-08-09 A public hearing to accept testimony regarding the "City Of East Wenatchee 2016
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 the City's Citizen
Participation Plan.
Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director
Mayor Lacy opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Hearing no comments he closed the
public hearing at 7:36 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS)
16-08-10 A Resolution adopting the 2016 Annual Action Plan.
Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by
Councilmember Sterk, to approve Resolution No. 2016-09, adopting the 2016 Annual
Action Plan, and authorize the Mayor to sign all required HUD certifications. The
motion carried, 7-0.
Resolution No. 2016-09
A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington, adopting the "City of East
Wenatchee Community Development Block Grant 2016 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.
16-08-11 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with Douglas
County Sewer District for additional work for the pavement restoration of 41h Street SE.
Presented by: Steven C. Lacy, Mayor, for Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by
Councilmember Buckner, to authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with
the Douglas County Sewer District for additional work for the pavement restoration on
41h Street SE at a cost of $30,000. The motion carried, 6-0. (Councilmember Barnhart
recused himself)
Resolution No. 2016-10
A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to
sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Douglas County Sewer District for additional
work for the pavement restoration of 4th St SE.
CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 9, 2016
ACTION ITEMS)
06-08-12 Agreement GCB 2443 between Washington State Department of Transportation and the
City of East Wenatchee for project administration of the 91' Street NE Dual Round -About
Project.
Presented by: Devin Poulson, City Attorney, for Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by
Councilmember Barnhart, to approve Agreement GCB 2443 between Washington State
Department of Transportation and East Wenatchee, for the project administration of the
9d' St NE Dual Round -About Project. The motion carried, 7-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS)
06-08-13 A discussion regarding the Gateway Project to decide if the City Council wishes to
follow the plan and continue a public process, or have City Councilmembers make the
decisions regarding the project.
Presented by: Steven C. Lacy, Mayor
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by
Councilmember Detering, to follow the preliminary scope of work for the overall project,
and continue with Task 2. Planning Phase — Identify use of the property and develop
preliminary concept design sketch — Consultant. The motion carried, 6-1. (Barnhart)
® COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Detering requested an alternate for the Chamber of Commerce, and Link Transit Board
meetings, as he will be on the Misawa trip, and unable to attend. Mayor Lacy asked City Clerk Dana
Barnard to find alternates for those meetings.
Councilmember Johnson thanked the Planning Commission for all they have done.
The following reports/minutes were submitted in writing prior to the City Council meeting.
• Councilmember Buckner — Minutes from the North Central Washington Economic Development
District Board meetings held on June 8, 2016, and July 13, 2016.
• Councilmember Barnhart — Minutes from the RiverCom Administrative Board meeting held on
July 13, 2016.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS)
Wenatchee Valley Animal Care & Control — City of East Wenatchee Quarterly Report, 2nd Quarter - 2016
Informed Citizens Coalition, Chairman, Julanne Burts — Letter of support and gratitude to the Mayor and
City Council for taking a stand against the recently proposed ban on fireworks within the City limits.
ADJOURNMENT
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