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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/3/2021 - 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.) 8/3/2021 Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 East Wenatchee City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 3, 2021 East Wenatchee City Hall 271 9th Street NE East Wenatchee, WA 98802 Minutes In attendance: Staff in attendance: Mayor Jerrilea Crawford Josh DeLay, Finance Director Councilmember John Sterk Devin Poulson, City Attorney Councilmember Harry Raab Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Councilmember Sasha Sleiman Curtis Lillquist, Planning Manager Councilmember Christine Johnson Garren Melton, Natural Resource Specialist Councilmember Matthew Hepner Maria Holman, City Clerk Councilmember Shayne Magdoff 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance. a. Motion by Councilmember Johnson to excuse Councilmember Tidd from the meeting. Councilmember Hepner seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). 1. Consent Items: Vouchers: a. Date: 8/3/2021, Checks: 55417 - 55476, voided checks 55363; 55416 in the amount of $522,414.68. b. June 2021 Payroll Certification. Minutes: c. 7/20/2021 Council Meeting Minutes. d. 7/28/2021 Council Workshop Minutes. Motion by Councilmember Sleiman to approve consent items as presented. Councilmember Raab seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). 2. Citizen Requests/Comments. None. 3. Public Hearing. Mayor Crawford opened the 2nd public hearing at 6:03 p.m. for consideration of the adoption of the CDBG Program 2020-2024 Community Development & Housing Consolidated Plan including the 2020 Annual Action Plan and the Draft Regional Assessment of Fair Housing; and 2021 Annual Action Plan. The public hearing closed at 6:12 p.m., no public comment was received. No action was taken by the Council. Community Development Director Lori Barnett provided a staff report. Comments provided by 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.) 8/3/2021 Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 4. Presentations. None. 5. Department Report. a. Finance Director Josh DeLay presented a June 2021 Financial Report. Comments provided by Councilmember Magdoff, Mayor Crawford and Community Development Director Lori Barnett. b. Natural Resource Specialist Garren Melton presented a Public Works Department Report. Comments provided by Councilmember Magdoff and Councilmember Hepner. 6. Mayor’s Report. a. Mayor Crawford stated that the Maul Foster Organizational Assessment report has been shared with the Council via email and a paper copy was provided at this meeting. The Mayor is not implementing any changes at this time but may consider some changes during the budget process. b. Mayor Crawford provided a COVID-19 update, City staff is again required to wear a mask when not in their workstations, and when meeting with others regardless of vaccination status. This is due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases. The public is still also being required to wear a mask if not vaccinated. 7. Action Items. a. City Attorney Devin Poulson presented the first reading of Ordinance 2021-17, delegating the authority to define the function, powers, duties, and job descriptions of all non-court employees of the City of East Wenatchee to the Mayor and delegating the authority to define the functions, powers, duties, and job descriptions of all employees of the East Wenatchee Municipal Court to the Presiding Judge of the East Wenatchee Municipal Court. Mayor Crawford suspended the second reading. Motion by Councilmember Magdoff to approve Ordinance 2021-17, as presented. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). b. Natural Resource Specialist Garren Melton presented Resolution 2021-15, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Chelan County, the City of Wenatchee, and the City of Pullman for the development and implementation of an effectiveness study related to regional stormwater management and permit compliance. Comments provided by Councilmember Magdoff and Councilmember Hepner. Motion by Councilmember Hepner to approve Resolution 2021-15, authorizing the Mayor to sign the interlocal agreement between Douglas County, Chelan County, City of Wenatchee, City of Pullman and City of East Wenatchee. Councilmember Sleiman seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). 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.) 8/3/2021 Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 c. Community Development Director Lori Barnett presented Resolution 2021-16, adopting the City of East Wenatchee 2020-2024 Community Development & Housing Consolidated Plan, the 2020 Annual Action Plan and the Regional Assessment of Fair Housing in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Regulations at 24 CFR Part 91. Comments provided by Mayor Crawford and Councilmember Hepner. Motion by Councilmember Sleiman to adopt Resolution 2021-16, to approve the CDBG Program 2020-2024 Community Development & Housing Consolidated Plan including the 2020 Annual Action Plan and the Draft Regional Assessment of Fair Housing and authorize the Mayor to sign applications, certifications, assurances, and agreements required by the CDBG Program. Councilmember Magdoff seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). d. Community Development Director Lori Barnett presented Resolution 2021-17, adopting the City of East Wenatchee Community Development Block Grant 2021 Annual Action Plan in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Regulations at 24 CFR Part 91. Motion by Councilmember Hepner to approve Resolution 2021-17 to adopt the City of East Wenatchee Community Development Block Grant 2021 Annual Action Plan and authorize the Mayor to sign applications, certifications, assurances, and agreements required by the CDBG Program. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). e. Natural Resource Specialist Garren Melton presented a Consultant Selection for Hamilton Street Rebuild Consultant Selection for Design Services. Comments provided by Councilmember Magdoff. Motion by Councilmember Johnson to approve the selection of RH2 Engineering as the most qualified consultant. In addition, authorize the Mayor to negotiate and sign a consultant agreement. Councilmember Sleiman seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). 8. Council Reports & Announcements. a. Mayor Crawford reported that the Town Toyota Center was successful at renewing its bonds. This provides the TTC with the ability to build upon reserves and plan for capital improvements and repairs. The Mayor also shared that they were successful and received a large grant from a shuttered venue grant program. Comments provided by Councilmember Magdoff. b. Mayor Crawford reminded the Council that National Night Out will take place on Thursday, August 5, 2021, 6:00 p.m. at the Eastmont Community Park. The Rotary Club will be giving away bikes. This will be a multi-agency event.