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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/2/2020 - 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.) 06-02-2020 City Council Meeting Page 1 of 4 East Wenatchee City Council Meeting Zoom Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 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 Richard Johnson, Police Chief Councilmember Shayne Magdoff Mary Beth Phillips, Court Administrator Councilmember Christine Johnson Maria Holman, City Clerk Councilmember Matthew Hepner 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Consent Items: a. Kenroy Supplemental Agreement No. 1 b. Sterling Supplemental Agreement No. 1 c. 06/02/2020, Checks: 53862 - 53897, in the amount of $728,051.54 d. 5/19/2020 Council Meeting Minutes e. 5/28/2020 Council Workshop Meeting Minutes Motion by Councilmember Johnson to approve consent items. Councilmember Sterk seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0). 2. Citizen Requests/Comments. None 3. Presentations. None 4. Department Report. a. Finance Director Josh DeLay provided a Finance Department Report that included the March revenue numbers for various State taxes and explained how they have been affected by the COVID-19. Comments provided by Councilmember Sterk and Mayor Crawford. 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.) 06-02-2020 City Council Meeting Page 2 of 4 5. Mayor’s Report. a. Mayor Crawford provided a COVID-19 update and how it relates to the City. The Mayor has asked all department heads to look at department needs regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in preparation for when we open to the public. The City would like to be prepared with needed safety measures and staff is practicing social distancing and wearing masks. b. Mayor Crawford shared that she is still participating on two COVID Recovery Councils. The Chamber is leading one of the Recovery Councils. The Health District is involved with both Councils and they continue to work on getting more businesses open, while respecting the health concerns. The Health District is applying to move into the next phase and the Mayor serves on that committee as well, the request will be sent to the Governor’s office for consideration. c. Community Development Director Lori Barnett spoke to the Council regarding the CARES FUND ACT and asked about distribution of the $411,000. Finance Director Josh DeLay said that the City does not have to specify exactly how the funds will be spent before the contract can be signed by the Mayor. Everything will be on a reimbursement basis and the reimbursement may not exceed $411,000. The Council discussed possibly another $100,000 to Micro-enterprise grants, $100,000 for City related COVID expenses (supplies/PPE), $12,000 to mobile meals, and funds for rent and mortgage payments. It was mentioned that the hotel contract with the Counties has been extended with 25 rooms for agricultural workers. Comments provided by Mayor Crawford; Devin Poulson, City Attorney; Josh DeLay, Finance Director; and Councilmember Tidd. d. Mayor Crawford shared that the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority has issued the first round of the small business grants and they will be issued this week. Mayor Crawford had the opportunity to call the businesses that received grants in East Wenatchee. e. Mayor Crawford provided a fireworks update. The City of East Wenatchee has allowed fireworks stands applications for permit. The fireworks stand applicants have provided plans on how they will have curbside only fireworks sales, and the plans provided meets the Governors Phase-1 criteria for retail. Additionally, the City of Wenatchee plans to continue with the full-community fireworks display on the 4th of July. f. Mayor Crawford reminded the Council that there will be a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. for Chief Johnson and a thank you to Chief Robbins for his time as Interim Chief. The Council is invited to join us at City Hall or via Zoom online. Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd and Councilmember Hepner. 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.) 06-02-2020 City Council Meeting Page 3 of 4 Mayors Report Continued: g. Councilmember Hepner asked about restaurants and possible permits to allow their customers to eat on the sidewalk. Community Development Director Lori Barnett commented that the City does not have the ability to permit this, our sidewalks are not wide enough and would not allow sufficient access for the public if allowed. They could use their parking lot. Another consideration relates to liquor and Cannabis Board requirements for outdoor seating. Comments provided by Councilmember Magdoff. 6. Action Items. a. Community Development Director Lori Barnett presented the selection of consultant for services related to the Increasing Residential Building Capacity Commerce Growth Management Services Grant for selected actions from E2SHB 1923. Motion by Councilmember Sterk to approve the selection of Makers Architecture and Urban Design, LLP and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract for services for selected actions to increase residential building capacity from E2SHB 1923 under the provisions of the Interagency Agreement with Commerce Growth Management Services. Councilmember Sleiman seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0). 7. Executive Session. a. Mayor Crawford announced a 15 min Executive Session at 6:50 p.m., to discuss with legal counsel representing the City matters relating to potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. The Mayor extended the executive session 12 minutes. The Mayor reconvened the City Council at 7:17 p.m., no action was taken by the Council. 8. Council Reports & Announcements. a. Councilmember Magdoff reported on the Housing Authority of Chelan County & City of Wenatchee Board. The Housing Authority received $65,000 from the City of Wenatchee for short-term housing assistance program. Also received $78,000 from HUD to help with their expenses. b. Councilmember Sterk reported on the Chelan Douglas Health District Board and commented on the number of hours that the organization is working due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. c. Councilmember Sleiman reported on the Chamber of Commerce and the Toolkit that has been developed for businesses to help them prepare to re-open.