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Home My WebLink About11/8/2016 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Steven C LacyREGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED MAYOR STEVEN C. LACY, PRESIDING n NOVEMBER 8, 2016 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Mayor Steven C. Lacy Councilmember Tim Detering Councilmember Sandra McCourt Councilmember Wayne Barnhart Councilmember John Sterk Councilmember Chuck Johnson Councilmember Harry Raab EMPLOYEES IN ATTENDANCE City Attorney Devin Poulson City Clerk Dana Barnard Detective Christy Patterson Community Development Director Lori Barnett Finance Director Nick Gerde Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Pezoldt Executive Secretary/Accounting Assistant Teresa Allen PRESENTATION Douglas County Chief Deputy Assessor Keri Henson and Douglas County Assessor Jim Ruud submitted ® and reviewed an overview of Property Tax to be collected in 2017, which included the different options Council could consider. DEPARTMENT REPORT(S) Community Development Director Lori Barnett submitted and reported on a request for a study to support continued discussion of proposed Minimum Density Standards. The Planning Commission Recommendation was presented to the City Council and the Douglas County Commissioners at a public meeting on August 9, 2016. After several hours of discussion, no action was taken. The major issue related to whether the 4 dwelling units per acre minimum density for low density residential is realistic. To provide context for that number, a proposal for a mapping exercise and analysis was suggested by Mayor Lacy. Staff then met with SJC Alliance to discuss the potential project. Ms. Barnett said the City has an open-ended contract with SJC Alliance for small projects. She added the Scope of the proposal would be to 1) analyze the Briarwood subdivision to determine the net density of the project using the formula and criteria in the proposed Density Standards; and 2) evaluate the density of residential properties within the urban growth area. The results of the analysis would serve to illustrate the density calculation process on a well-known sub -division and provide some perspective relative to the overall residential density within the urban growth area for various zoning districts. She added the total fees for those two projects would be $6,300 which she has available in the 2016 Budget for Professional Services Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Barnhart, for approval to conduct the analysis. The motion carried, 6-0. Community Development Director Lori Barnett gave an update regarding potential amendments to Chapter 17.73 Open Space Standards. She noted that these amendments will be discussed with the City Planning Commission at their November 15, 2016 meeting. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 2016 BUDGET ISSUE(S) Finance Director Nick Gerde reviewed the 2017 Preliminary Budget Summary including two significant changes to capital which included 1) reducing the scope of the Eastmont Avenue Paving Project to engineering costs from complete paving, and 2) reducing the scope of the Public Works Building Project to stage it over more than one year. He added that these two changes reduces to City's 2017 contribution to those projects by a total of nearly $1,176,000. Finance Director Nick Gerde noted that the next Budget Committee meeting will be held November 17, 2016, in which information will be provided for the next City Council Meeting for first reading of the proposed 2017 East Wenatchee Budget. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) Mayor Lacy noted that he has asked Mr. Gerde to consider a budget for hiring a new position for the City that would be in charge of marketing, act as a community liaison for the Hispanic community, education, and social media. He added this position would report to the Mayor. Mayor Lacy reviewed a newspaper article in which the City of Quincy has a High School Student representative to the City Council. Mayor Lacy asked if Council would consider this opportunity. And ask the Eastmont High School Principal or Senior Class select this person. Council agreed that would be a positive step for the Council. Mayor Lacy gave an overview from the Public Facilities District meeting, and gave an overview of the Town Toyota Center's budget and funding. Mayor Lacy discussed the Baker Avenue Project and funding from the Storm Water Utility. He thanked Councilmember Raab for his service on that committee and noted that Councilmember Barnhart has been appointed to the position. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed below were distributed to Councilmember's in advance for study and were enacted in one motion. City Clerk Dana Barnard noted an amendment to the minutes regarding the date that Councilmembers will have an opportunity to listen to applicants applying for the vacant Council position will be changed to November 22, 2016. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Barnhart, to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. The motion carried, 6-0. 1. Consideration of Minutes — Regular Session, October 25, 2016 2. Consideration of Payables i. 2016 Payables — As of this date, November 8, 2016, Council does approve check numbers 46835, 46836 and 46856 through 46904 in the total amount of $964,682.80. Payables check 46834 was voided. 2 CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 2016 ORDINANCE(S) Second Reading — Options A and B 16-10-09 (A) An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee authorizing the regular property tax levy, and authorizing any increase which may be allowed in the amount under new construction, improvements to property and the State assessed property provisions of State Law. (B) An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee authorizing the regular property tax levy to be collected in 2017, an increase of 0.953 percent in the regular property tax levy, and authorizing any increase which may be allowed in the amount under new construction, improvements to property and the State assessed property provisions of State Law. Presented by: Nick Gerde, Finance Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Barnhart, to adopt Ordinance 2016-19 option B. The motion carried, 6- 0. Ordinance No. 2016-19 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee authorizing the regular property tax levy to be collected in the 2017 tax year, an increase of .953 % in the regular tax levy, and authorizing any increase which may be allowed in the amount under new construction, improvements to property and the State assessed property provisions of State Law. 16-11-01 An Ordinance repealing Ordinance 2016-17 which established a Loop Trail Overlay District. Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Mayor Lacy elevated Ordinance No. 2016-20 to a second reading, without objection. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember Detering, to repeal Ordinance No. 2016-17 which established a Loop Trail Overlay District. The motion carried, 6-0. Ordinance No. 2016-20 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee repealing Ordinance No 2016-17 in its entirety. 16-11-02 An Ordinance amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code Section 12.53.030 and adding a new Chapter 17.50 to establish a Loop Trail Overlay District. Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Mayor Lacy elevated Ordinance No. 2016-21 to a second reading, without objection. ( Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by J Councilmember Johnson, to adopt Ordinance 2016-21 amending Municipal Code Section 12.53.030 and adding a new Chapter 17.50 to establish a Loop Trail Overlay District. The motion carried, 5-0. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 2016 Ordinance No. 2016-21 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code Section 12.53.030 and adding a new Chapter 17.50 to establish a Loop Trail Overlay District. RESOLUTIONS) 16-11-03 A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington authorizing the Mayor to approve the new 2016 Right of Way Procedures. Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Sterk, to approve Resolution No. 2016-13 authorizing the Mayor to approve the new 2016 Right of Way Procedures. The motion carried, 6-0. Resolution No. 2016-14 A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington authorizing the Mayor to approve the new 2016 Right of Way Procedures. ACTION ITEMS(S) 16-11-04 Approve the selection of Universal Field Services as the Right of Way negotiator for the Baker Avenue Project and develop a scope and fee for these services. Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Barnhart, second by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the selection of Universal Field Services as the Right of Way negotiator for the Baker Avenue Project and develop a scope of work. The motion carried 6-0. 16-11-05 Approve the selection of DOH Associates as the most qualified architect for the East Wenatchee Street Department Facilities Project and to develop a scope and fee for these services. Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Sterkt, to approve the selection of DOH Associates as the most qualified architect for the East Wenatchee Street Department Facilities Project and to develop a scope and fee for these services. The motion carried 6-0. COUNCIL REPORT(S) 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 October 13, 2016. 4 CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 2016 ADDITIONAL ITEM(S) Wenatchee Valley Animal Care & Control — 2016 3`d Quarter Report ADJOURNMENT 7:35 p.m. i �-d She -en C • Lit c c( -Cjpy C-ierlc /►� or