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East Wenatchee City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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 Rick Johnson, Police Chief
Councilmember Harry Raab Lori Barnett, Community Development Director
Councilmember Robert Tidd Josh DeLay, Finance Director
Councilmember Sasha Sleiman Tom Wachholder, Project Development Manager
Councilmember Shayne Magdoff Garren Melton, Natural Resource Specialist
Councilmember Christine Johnson Mary Beth Phillips, Court Administrator
Councilmember Matthew Hepner Maria Holman, City Clerk
5:30 p.m. Executive Session
A 25-minute executive session was announced by the Mayor at 5:30 p.m. to consider
the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase when
public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of
increased price. The executive session concluded at 5:55 p.m. No action was taken by the
Council during the executive session.
6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Consent Items:
a. Mayor Crawford announced a change to the agenda. Action item 6a. Ordinance
2021-10, possession of a controlled substance was removed from the agenda for this
meeting.
b. Events Department, CSG Forte Payments, Inc. “Forte” Credit Card Payment
Agreement.
c. Date: 5/4/2021, Checks: 55040 - 55041, 55046 - 55104, in the amount of
$395,502.19.
d. 4/15/2021 Council Workshop Meeting Minutes.
e. 4/20/2021 Council Meeting Minutes.
Motion by Councilmember Magdoff to approve consent items as presented.
Councilmember Sleiman seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0).
2. Citizen Requests/Comments. None.
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3. Presentations.
a. Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce Marketing Director Jerri Barkley
presented a Chamber of Commerce Annual Marketing Report for tourism.
Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd and Mayor Crawford.
4. Executive Session Discussion and Action.
Mayor Crawford asked the Council if there is any action needed regarding the
Executive Session discussion.
Motion by Councilmember Tidd to authorize the Mayor to enter into and execute a
purchase and sale agreement with Three Eagle Holdings LLC for the purchase of
the 50 Simon Street property in an amount not to exceed $4,180,000.00.
Councilmember Sleiman seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0).
Comments provided by City Attorney Devin Poulson and Mayor Crawford.
Motion by Councilmember Sleiman to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and
execute the contracts necessary to allow the City to complete its due diligence for
the purchase of the 50 Simon Street property in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
Councilmember Magdoff seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0).
Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd and Mayor Crawford.
5. Department Report.
a. Community Development Director Lori Barnett presented the Community
Development Annual Report.
Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd and Councilmember Magdoff.
6. Mayor’s Report.
a. Mayor Crawford reported that the Classy Chassis Parade is moving forward on June
11, 2021 as part of the Apple Blossom Festival’s celebrations. Councilmembers have
been invited to ride in the Classy Chassis Parade.
b. Councilmember Sleiman read the 2021 National Public Works Week Proclamation.
c. Mayor Crawford gave an update regarding COVID-19. There is a two-week extension
on the current phases by Governor Inslee, Grant County continues in Phase 3. This
will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
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7. Action Items.
a. Community Development Director Lori Barnett presented the first reading of
Ordinance 2021-11, amending the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive
Plan (GEWA Plan) Land Use Map to change the land use designation of certain
property located at 2130 Grant Road, Douglas County Assessor’s Parcel No.
22211810007, from Residential Medium Density to Light Commercial, containing a
severability clause and establishing an effective date as part of the 2020 Annual
Amendment Process.
Mayor Crawford suspended the second reading of Ordinance 2021-11.
Motion by Councilmember Magdoff to approve Ordinance 2021-11, approving the
amendments as presented. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Motion
carried (7-0).
b. Community Development Director Lori Barnett presented Resolution 2021-08,
affirming completion of all phases of the 2020 Annual Review and Amendment
Process for the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan, through the
adoption of Ordinance Nos. 2021-08 and 2021-11, in compliance with the provisions
of RCW 36.70A.130.
Comments provided by Community Development Director Lori Barnett.
Motion by Councilmember Sterk to approve Resolution 2021-08 affirming
completion of all phases of the 2020 Annual Review and Amendment Process for
the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan as presented.
Councilmember Raab seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0).
c. Project Development Manager Tom Wachholder presented the Temporary Right of
Way Use Agreement between the City of East Wenatchee and Hurst Construction,
LLC for purpose of staging construction materials necessary to complete Douglas
County Sewer District’s Kentucky View Lift Station Phase 2 Project.
Motion by Councilmember Sterk to authorize Mayor Crawford to execute the
proposed Temporary Right of Way Use Agreement between the City of East
Wenatchee and Hurst Construction. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion.
Motion carried (7-0).
Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd, Project Development Manager Tom
Wachholder and Community Development Director Lori Barnett.
d. Natural Resource Specialist Garren Melton presented a Stormwater Comprehensive
Plan Update – Contract Amendment with RH2 Engineering.
Motion by Councilmember Magdoff to authorize the Mayor to sign proposed
Contract Amendment No. 1 with RH2 Engineering. Councilmember Sterk seconded
the motion. Motion carried (7-0).
Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd.
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8. Council Reports & Announcements.
a. Councilmember Magdoff provided an update on the Housing Authority Board, her
committee assignment. The board has approved building seasonal housing in
Malaga, Washington, approved updated administrative policies and approved
transfer of ownership of the Garden House Apartments to Limited Partnership Form
for the purpose of development and rehabilitation of the property.
b. Mayor Crawford shared that the Town Toyota Center now has a new sponsor
“Weinstein Beverage Rink” and they recently announced that they will be looking to
hire a new Marketing Director.
9. Adjournment. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Jerrilea Crawford, Mayor
Attest:
Maria E. Holman, City Clerk