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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/19/2020 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Jerrilea Crawford, MayorIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 886-6103 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.) 05/19/2020 Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 East Wenatchee City Council Meeting Zoom Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2020 East Wenatchee City Hall 271 9th Street NE East Wenatchee, WA 98802 Minutes In attendance: Staff in attendance: Mayor Jerrilea Crawford Devin Poulson, City Attorney Councilmember John Sterk Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Councilmember Harry Raab Tom Wachholder, Project Development Manager Councilmember Robert Tidd Josh DeLay, Finance Director Councilmember Sasha Sleiman Trina Elmes, Events Director / PIO Councilmember Shayne Magdoff Maria Holman, City Clerk Councilmember Christine Johnson Councilmember Matthew Hepner 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Consent Items. a. Date: 05/19/2020, Checks: 53803; 53810 – 53857 in the amount of $199,622.48, and Voided checks 53694; 53740. b. April 2020 Payroll Certification. c. 5/5/2020 Council Meeting Minutes d. 5/14/2020 Council Workshop Minute Motion by Councilmember Raab to approve consent as presented. Councilmember Tidd seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0). 2. Citizen Requests/Comments. None 3. Public Hearing. a. A public hearing was held for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program proposed Amendment #1 to the 2019 Annual Action Plan, 2015 Consolidated Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan to prevent, prepare for, and respond to impacts associated with the coronavirus. Mayor Crawford opened the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. The Mayor read the ground rules and explained the public hearing process. The Mayor also provided the number for the public to call for the comment period. The meeting was closed at 6:13 p.m., no public comment was received. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 886-6103 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.) 05/19/2020 Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Public Hearing Continued: Action Item: b. Community Development Director Lori Barnett presented Resolution 2020-16, a Resolution adopting Amendment #1 to the 2015-2019 Community Development and Housing Consolidated Plan, the 2019 Annual Action Plan, and the Citizen Participation Plan in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 to allocate the award of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act “CDBG-CV” funds, amending Resolutions 2014-02, 2015-13, and 2019-17 and establishing an effective date. Ms. Barnett explained changes that she will be making to Resolution 2020-16 and presented information to the Council. Motion by Councilmember Magdoff to approve Resolution 2020-16 and authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary agreements and certifications required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Councilmember Hepner seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0). c. Community Development Director Lori Barnett discussed an agreement with the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority and entering into a contract that is designed for the delivery and to provide direct assistance in the form of a grant to existing/eligible micro-enterprise businesses within the City limits, allowing businesses to prepare, prevent and respond to impacts associated with the Coronavirus pandemic. Ms. Barnett provided information regarding the guidelines and maximum grant amounts, etc. Motion by Councilmember Magdoff to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement between the City of East Wenatchee and the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority. Councilmember Raab seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0). 4. Presentations. None 5. Department Report. a. Project Development Manager Tom Wachholder presented a Public Works Department Report addressing projects and activities through May 13, 2020. Comments provided by Councilmember Sleiman, Councilmember Tidd, Councilmember Hepner, Mayor Crawford, and Councilmember Magdoff. b. Finance Director Josh DeLay provided an April 2020 Finance Department Report. Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd, and Mayor Crawford. 6. Mayor’s Report. a. Mayor Crawford acknowledged that Interim Chief Tom Robbins has recognized Officer Kelly Gregory as Peace Officer of the Year award. b. Mayor Crawford read a 2020 Proclamation for the Community Action Council. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 886-6103 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.) 05/19/2020 Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd. Mayor’s Report Continued: c. Mayor Crawford shared an updated 2020 Council Committee Board Assignment List for the City Council that includes Councilmember Sleiman. 7. Action Items. a. City Attorney Devin Poulson presented Resolution 2020-15, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of East Wenatchee and Douglas County for the removal of unauthorized encampments from property within the City of East Wenatchee’s jurisdiction. Comments provide by Mayor Crawford, Councilmember Magdoff, Councilmember Johnson, and Councilmember Tidd. Motion by Councilmember Sterk to approve Resolution 2020-15 as presented and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City and Douglas County. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried (7- 0). b. Project Development Manager Tom Wachholder presented Resolution 2020-17, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement Between the City of East Wenatchee and the East Wenatchee Water District for Utility Work and Pavement Overlay Projects on S. Keller Avenue, East Wenatchee, WA. Comments provided by Councilmember Sterk. Motion by Councilmember Tidd to approve Resolution 2020-17 and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City and the East Wenatchee Water District associated with the City of East Wenatchee’s 2020 Residential Street Preservation Program. Councilmember Sleiman seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0). c. Finance Director Josh DeLay presented an amendment to the Public Works Board Pre-Construction Loan Contract to fund pre-construction activities (e.g., design engineering, right of way acquisition) associated with the City’s 10th Street NE Eastmont Ave to Kentucky Ave Improvement Project. Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd, Councilmember Magdoff, and Mayor Crawford. Motion by Councilmember Sleiman to authorize Mayor Crawford to sign an amended Public Works Board Pre-Construction Loan Contract in an amount not to exceed $750,000. Councilmember Magdoff seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0).