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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/24/2015 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Steven C LacyCITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON JOINT WORKSHOP/PUBLIC MEETING WITH DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MARCH 24, 2015 4:30 P.M. JOINT WORKSHOP/PUBLIC MEETING Commissioners present: Ken Stanton, Dale Snyder, Steve Jenkins County Staff present: Mark Kulaas, Douglas County Planning Director; Steve Neuenschwander, Senior Planner; Suzanne Austen, Associate Planner; and Dayna Prewitt, Clerk of the Board East Wenatchee City Council present: Councilmember Detering, Councilmember McCourt, Councilmember Collings, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Raab, and Mayor Lacy Mayor Lacy called the Joint workshop/meeting to order at 4:40 p.m. Commissioner Ken Stanton called the Joint workshop/meeting to order at 4:41 p.m. A joint workshop with the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners to review proposed amendments to the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan (map and text), and amendments to the East Wenatchee Municipal Code (text and map). Joint public meeting with the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners to consider taking action regarding proposed amendments to the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan (map and text), and amendments to the East Wenatchee Municipal Code (text and map). PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Huffman, Commissioner, Port of Douglas County, 2600 Cascade Ave, East Wenatchee, feels sewer is a key component to the whole process of developing around the Odabashion Bridge, and development has not occurred due to the lack of infrastructure. He said extending sewer services to assure that the Urban Growth Area (UGA) has sewer from the standpoint of public health and safety is important. Bob Rankin, 2373 Mountain View Dr., East Wenatchee, expressed concerns regarding the four lots per acre density minimum, and suggested there be an adjustment if someone wanted less than four acres. Greg Wright, 580 7ffi St NE, East Wenatchee, said the minimum lot density would raise standards to make it more difficult, harder, and expensive for affordable housing. He said the best thing to do is to eliminate it, because we have a UGA, we have been going through the process and that has been working, so why ad another hoop, regulation, or one more difficult thing, because this isn't going to help us fill in the UGA it is going to prevent properties from being developed. Norman Nelson, Northwest Geodimensions, 15 N Chelan Ave, Wenatchee, gave examples of why the Minimum Density will not work, presented two exhibits, and reviewed sizes of some lots built by Northwest Geodimensions, which would not be able to be built in East Wenatchee with the Minimum Density Code. Hank Lewis, 711 Briarwood Dr., East Wenatchee, said this process has taken a lot of time and effort from the County and City, and he has never met a perfect development code in thirty years of being in the CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2015 business. He encouraged them to modify the minimum lot density and said he recognizes that development codes are not perfect, but problems could be changed if they start to occur. Paul Mayers, 1037 W Moreland Dr., Wenatchee, said a lot of the public did not know this was happening, he thinks it is important to adopt the changes in the Urban Growth Boundary. He feels the minimum lot density needs to be looked at, and if sewer lines are put in the Urban Growth Boundary development will occur, but if we require a minimum lot density it will hurt many, and help very few. Norma Jessup, 910 N Gale Ave, East Wenatchee, said this has impacted her recently when her son put an offer on a property for sale at Perry and Grant Road that he wanted to put single family residences on, but now it is R-M Zoning, a minimum of twelve residences per acre, and she does not understand how this could happen in that area. Mayor Lacy opened discussion regarding a decision on the ordinances proposed. 1. City Council Consideration of the East Wenatchee Planning Commission recommendation regarding the proposals as contained in the ordinances listed below. 2. Douglas County Board of County Commissioners Consideration of the Douglas County Planning Commission recommendation regarding the proposals by enacting the ordinances provided by Douglas County Land Services Staff. ORDINANCE(S) 1. Ordinance 2015-07 An Ordinance adopting and amending the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan (GEWA), map and text, including Chapters 1-8 and Chapter 10 and adding a Combined Capital Facilities Plan as Appendix B. This proposal includes area -wide map amendments changing the land use designations for various properties including an expansion of the urban growth area boundary for East Wenatchee. The proposal is part of the 2014 annual comprehensive plan review and update process for the City and Douglas County in accordance with the requirements of the Growth Management Act. Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Johnson, to approve all aspects of Ordinance No. 2015-07 amending the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan (GEWA), map and text, as presented. The motion carried, 5-0. Ordinance No. 2015-07 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee adopting and amending the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan (GEWA), map and text, including Chapters 1-8 and Chapter 10 and adding a Combined Capital Facilities Plan as Appendix B. This proposal includes area -wide map amendments changing the land use designations for various properties including an expansion of the urban growth area boundary for East Wenatchee. The proposal is part of the 2014 annual comprehensive plan review and update process for the City and Douglas County in accordance with the requirements of the Growth Management Act. 2. Ordinance 2015-08 An Ordinance amending Section 17.38.060 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code to modify the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District size and location criteria. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2015 Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Collings, to approve Ordinance No. 2015-08 amending Section 17.38.060 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code to modify the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District size and location criteria. The motion carried, 5-0. Ordinance No. 2015-08 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending Section 17.38.060 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code to modify the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District size and location criteria. Ordinance 2015-09 An Ordinance amending Sections 17.12.020, 17.72.060(G), and 17.72.080(A) of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code and adding a new Chapter 17.43 C-L, Light Commercial Zoning District. Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 2015-09 amending Sections 17.12.010, 17.72.060(G), and 17.72.080(A) of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code and adding a new Chapter 17.43 C-L, Light Commercial Zoning District. The motion carried, 5-0. Ordinance No. 2015-09 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending Sections 17.12.010, 17.72.060(G), and 17.72.080(A) of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code and adding a new Chapter 17.43 C-L, Light Commercial Zoning District. 4. Ordinance 2015-10 An Ordinance amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code and adding a new Chapter 17.73 Open Space Standards. Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember Detering, to approve Ordinance No. 2015-10 amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code and adding a new Chapter 17.73 Open Space Standards. The motion carried, 5-0. Ordinance No. 2015-10 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code and adding a new Chapter 17.73 Open Space Standards. 5. Ordinance 2015-11 An Ordinance amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code and adding a new Section 17.72.270 to establish minimum Density Standards. Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2015 Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 2015-11 amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code, and adding a new Section 17.72.270 to establish minimum Density Standards. The motion failed for lack of a second. 6. Ordinance 2015-12 An Ordinance amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code and adding a new Section 17.72.260 Required Use of Public Sanitary Sewer Systems. Presented by: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Collings, to approve Ordinance No. 2015-12 amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code and adding a new Section 17.72.260 Required Use of Public Sanitary Sewer Systems. The motion carried, 3-2. Ordinance No. 2015-12 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee amending the East Wenatchee Municipal Code and adding a new Section 17.72.260 Required Use of Public Sanitary Sewer. Mayor Lacy suggested Council move that we remand Ordinance No. 2015-11 to the Planning Commission for further consideration of the Minimum Density Standard. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember Q Collings, to remand Ordinance No. 2015-11 to the Planning Commission for further consideration of the Minimum Density Standard. The motion carried, 5-0. ADJOURNMENT OF JOINT MEETING — 6:47 P.M. 4 REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED MAYOR STEVEN C. LACY, PRESIDING MARCH 24, 2015 6:30 P.M. Council reconvened at 6:55 P.M. ROLL CALL Mayor Steven C. Lacy Councilmember Tim Detering Councilmember Sandra McCourt Councilmember Wayne Barnhart - Excused Councilmember Frank Collings Councilmember Chuck Johnson Councilmember George Buckner - Excused Councilmember Harry Raab EMPLOYEES IN ATTENDANCE Community Development Director Lori Barnett City Attorney Devin Poulson City Clerk Dana Barnard Finance Director/Treasurer Nick Gerde Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Pezoldt Executive Secretary/Accounting Assistant Teresa Allen Police Chief Randy Harrison Clerical Assistant Shawn Murison PLEDGE OF ELEGIENCE PRESENTATION(S) Peter Becker, Vice President, Time Value Investments — Investment Objectives and Returns Finance Director Nick Gerde introduced Peter Becker, who distributed and reviewed a Time Value Investments (TVI) Public Funds Investment information portfolio that included a Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) table, LGIP Holdings pie chart, examples of what is available, and a "Delivery Versus Payment" diagram showing how a bond is purchased. PUBLIC COMMENT(S) The following business owners and managers expressed concerns regarding Powerhouse Ministries located on Valley Mall Parkway, and the type of clientele and issues that it has brought to East Wenatchee businesses. Dave Gellatly, owner of the professional building at 101 11th St NE, East Wenatchee Dr. James Burnham, tenant at 101 1 Ph St NE, East Wenatchee Mimi Vimont, Beautiful Hot Yoga, 920 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee Mayor Lacy stated the City is trying to get a handle on the situation, but it will take time. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2015 DEPARTMENT REPORT(S) Nick Gerde, Finance Director — February 2015 Financial Report Mr. Gerde reviewed Page 9 of the packet containing a brief narrative of monthly fluctuation comments on cash flow, revenue, expenses, and changes in fund balances. He stated there is a new Contract for the Library Fund, which will allocate our joint expenses of operating the library more ratably and predictably. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed below were distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and were enacted in one motion. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember Raab, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried, 5-0. 1. Consideration of Minutes — Regular Session, March 10, 2015 2. Consideration of Payables i. 2015 Pa, a� — As of this date, March 24, 2015, Council does approve check numbers 43075 through 43117 in the total amount of $231,642.28. Payables check 42992 was voided. ii. 2015 February Payroll — As of this date, March 24, 2015, Council does approve check numbers 42878 through 42899, 42946 through 42967, 0 43025 through 43039, and direct deposits on 2/18/2015 and 3/3/2015 in the total amount of $392,749.44. Payroll checks 42902 through 42945 were voided. DISCUSSION ITEMS) 15-03-01 Ordinance 2015-06 — Review and discussion of an ordinance establishing an Alcohol Impact Area to mitigate problems with chronic public inebriation and other illegal and deleterious activities linked to the consumption of high alcohol content beverages within a specific geographic area of the City. Presented by: Devin Poulson, City Attorney Mr. Poulson stated this was a draft Ordinance, and would present it for first reading at the next City Council meeting. Mr. Poulson also noted that the next Council packet will be sent electronically to each Councilmembers tablet, and no paper packets will be distributed except to Councilmember Raab who has opted out of the use of a tablet. ACTION ITEMS) 15-03-02 Consideration of a recommendation from the East Wenatchee Events Board regarding an application for a Tourism Promotion Grant submitted by the Eastmont Metropolitan Parks District for funding to replace scoreboards. Presented by: Dan White, Events Department Coordinator CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2015 Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember McCourt, to accept the recommendation from the East Wenatchee Events Board to split costs with the Eastmont Community Park to replace and install four scoreboards on the Youth Baseball Complex, not to exceed $12,000. The motion carried, 5-0. 15-03-03 Consideration of a contract to address a request of the Wenatchee Youth Circus (WYQ for $3,000 in funding to support their program. Presented by: Charlie Brown, President, Wenatchee Youth Circus Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Raab, second by Councilmember Johnson, to approve funding of $3,000 to support the Wenatchee Youth Circus bringing their program to East Wenatchee on the weekend of July 4, 2015. The motion carried, 5-0. 15-03-04 Consideration of a contract with DIVCO to continue maintenance of the heating and cooling system at all City offices. Presented by: Greg Pezoldt, Public Works Director Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Raab, to approve the Service Agreement with DIVCO in the amount of $2,766 plus tax per three months, and to be in force for three quarters or until a new contract is bid and accepted. The motion carried, 5-0. RESOLUTIONS) 15-03-05 A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Comprehensive Solid Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal Agreement between the City of East Wenatchee and Waste Management of Washington, Inc. Presented by: Devin Poulson, City Attorney Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Collings, second by Councilmember Johnson,. to approve Resolution No. 2015-07; and to further authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Comprehensive Solid Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal Agreement between the City of East Wenatchee and Waste Management of Washington, Inc. The motion carried, 5-0. Resolution No. 2015-07 A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Comprehensive Solid Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal Agreement between the City of East Wenatchee and Waste Management of Washington, Inc. 7 CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2015 ORDINANCES) 15-03-06 Ordinance 2015-05 — First Reading of an ordinance establishing an Investment Policy for the City of East Wenatchee. Presented by: Nick Gerde, Finance Director Mayor Lacy elevated the Ordinance to a second reading, without objection. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Detering, second by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt an Investment Policy by enacting Chapter 4.46 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code. The motion carried, 5-0. Ordinance No. 2015-05 An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee adopting an investment policy by enacting Chapter 4.46 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code. COUNCIL REPORT(S) Councilmember Johnson reminded Council of the AWC Convention in Wenatchee on June 23-25, 2015. He said they will be getting the information from City Clerk Dana Barnard, and if interested they need to sign up quickly. He noted if they sign up in advance there is a discount available. W.11111911KA010 w�u4jiijrv- i 701,