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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/27/2007 - City Council - City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED MAYOR STEVEN C. LACY, PRESIDING MARCH 27, 2007 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Councilmember's Present: Councilmember Hendricks, Councilmember Buckner, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember DeWitt, Councilmember Raab, Councilmember McCourt, Councilmember Barnhart and Mayor Lacy. Staff Present: Dana Barnard, Bob Goodman, Lori Barnett, Randy Harrison, Catalina Garibay, Joan Sims. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN COMMENTS Allisa Clardy, 390 NE 13TH Street, East Wenatchee, said she wanted to address Ordinance 07-02, relating to motorized foot scooters passed by the City Council on February 27, 2007. She said her issue addresses Section 10.56.150 (A) stating that no person shall operate a motorized foot scooter within the City without having a valid driver's license on his or her person. She stated that on many occasions her son uses his scooter for transportation to and from school activities. She said she would like this section changed, making the minimum age 12 years old, in order to operate a motorized foot scooter. She asked Council to review the ordinance and consider making this change. Mayor Lacy said he would bring the ordinance back to the next Council meeting for review. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Lacy said he received a letter from the East Wenatchee Events Board (EWEB) requesting a waiver of Administrative Fees for a Special Events Permit for the Les Schwab Classy Chassis Parade and Car Show. He said this letter arrived after the Council packets had been sent out and he would be adding this item to the consent calendar. Mayor Lacy said legislation clarifying the use of existing lodging tax revenues for tourism promotion has not passed legislation. He said if the law does pass it may take care of how the City funds the Wenatchee Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau (WVCVB). However, it may not resolve the issue of funding for the East Wenatchee Events Board (EWEB). He added, if that occurs the City may need to consider adding a City Department promoting City events. Mayor Lacy said a couple of meetings have been held by downtown business owners in an effort to create a Downtown Association in East Wenatchee. He said one of the ideas that have come from those meetings is that they would like to have a mural of the Miss Veedol painted on the south wall of the building facing the City owned parking lot. The group has suggested asking the City to pay for resurfacing the wall, and then seek community support, possibly through the High School Art Department to paint the mural. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 2007 Community Development Director Barnett said she would like to add to that proposal. She said the downtown parking lot is very dark even with the lights that are placed there. She said she has met with Street Superintendent Goodman regarding placement of additional lighting in the parking lot and they are exploring the possibility of placing two high sodium lights on the building facing the parking lot for better illumination. She added the owner of the building has expressed interest in promoting the City Theme by placing the Miss Veedol mural on the wall and would also allow additional lighting for the parking lot to be placed on the building. Mayor Lacy said the Douglas County Commissioners have made a request for a joint meeting with the East Wenatchee City Council on April 25, 2007, to consider the airport overlay. He said that since this area is outside the Urban Growth Area and the City will not be significantly affected whether the project moves forward or not, he is suggesting the City Council inform the Douglas County Commissioners that the City will not be involved with this process. Council agreed by consensus to decline the request for a joint meeting and allow the Douglas County Commissioners to move forward with the process. Councilmember Johnson said he feels very passionate about making a statement that the City of East Wenatchee supports the airport. Councilmember Barnhart suggested taking a stance on the growth of the airport dealing with the expansion of the runway at the next Council meeting. Mayor Lacy said he would have the City Attorney prepare a proposed resolution supporting the expansion of the airport runway for Council to consider at the next Council meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Consideration of Bills 2. Approval of vouchers for the Wenatchee Valley Convention & Visitor's Bureau. 3. Approval of a waiver of Administrative Fees for a Special Events Permit for the Les Schwab Classy Chassis Parade and Car Show. Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080 and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded on a listing that has been made available to Council. As of this date, March 27, 2007, Council does approve warrant numbers 18469 through 18517 in the total amount of $95,000.01. Warrant number 18487 was voided. Council does approve payroll warrant numbers 25083 through 25177, in the total amount of $265,281.61, paid March 5, 2007, for the month of February, 2007. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, second by Councilmember Barnhart to approve the consent calendar as presented. The motion carried, 7-0. ACTION ITEMS 07-03-03 Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Eastmont School District #206 for the Kenroy School Sidewalk Project. Street Superintendent Goodman said City Council previously approved the amount the City would fund towards the project and also the contract with RH2 Engineering for design and construction management. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 2007 He said the School District would then, through the grant they had obtained, contribute the remaining portion of the funding if it goes over what the budgeted amount would be when they get the bids. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember DeWitt, second by Councilmember Johnson for the approval if an Interlocal Agreement between Eastmont School District #206 for the Kenroy School Sidewalk Project. The motion carried, 7-0. 07-03-04 Authorization for the Mayor to sign a Supplemental Agreement with R142 Engineering relating to the additional work necessary to finish construction administration and inspection for the Central Business District project. Councilmember Johnson asked if it is common to have multiple supplements. Street Superintendent Goodman responded that it is common to have multiple supplements and explained the process for which they occur. Mr. Goodman said that at this time it looks as though the project may be over budget due to the bid amounts on the project. He added he is trying to get additional funding for the project. Mayor Lacy explained the Street budget process stating that there are several street projects contemplated and planned every year and there is a total amount in the budget for all those projects. He said if one project runs over we may look to funds that are in the budget and it may curtail how fast we moved forward with another project. This may impact decisions made in terms of moving forward on another project. Councilmember Barnhart asked Bob Goodman if these projects will be tied up prior to his leave for retirement. Bob Goodman assured Council that he is committed to ensuring that everything is in place and taken care prior to his leave. Mr. Goodman updated Council on the paving portion of the Central Business District Project, stating that paving would begin the first week of April. Councilmember Hendricks expressed concerns regarding the length of time it is taking to complete the Central Business District Project. Mr. Goodman explained the summary of payments portion of the supplemental agreement and stated that the contractor is looking to have substantial completion by that date. Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Barnhart, second by Councilmember Buckner for the Mayor to sign a Supplemental Agreement with RH2 Engineering relating to the additional work necessary to finish construction administration and inspection for the Central Business District project. The motion carried, 6-1. (Hendricks) EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:10 p.m. Mayor Lacy called a fifteen minute executive session. Council reconvened at 7:18 p.m. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Buckner said at the last Economical Development District (EDD) meeting a presentation was given by MetroQuest, a Canadian group which have been working on a computer modeling concept since 1995. The software is an interactive planning support tool that evaluates alternative future scenarios on the fly, facilitates the creation of sustainable visions, and supports the implementation of smarter plans. He added the EDD and the Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) have asked MetroQuest to CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 2007 come back to give additional presentations. A presentation for Chelan County and Douglas County will be held on April 18, 2007, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Confluence Technology Center. He added another presentation will be held in Okanogan County at the Omak City Hall on April 19, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Councilmember Buckner encouraged Councilmembers to attend one of these presentations to learn about this technology. Councilmember McCourt updated Council on the Chelan County — City of Wenatchee Housing Authority project, Vista del Rio. Councilmember Johnson said he has made a commitment to be on the Association of Washington Cities nominating committee again this year and will be attending the conference in June. He said if Council wishes to submit any input he would be happy to listen to that. He added the conference will be held in Tacoma this year. Councilmember Johnson said LINK will be holding a retreat on April 27, 2007. He said he has been elected Vice Chair which is a semi commitment to be Chair in 2008. Mayor Lacy said he received a notice from Mayor Suzuki, Misawa, Japan stating that due to a conflict in his schedule he will not be coming with the delegation this year for the Apple Blossom Festival. Mayor Lacy said Councilmember McCourt will be leading the delegation of 16 students and 4 adults on the trip to Misawa, Japan this year. Mayor Lacy said he received a letter from Robert Berkley and his wife Jacquelyn, encouraging the City to . promote East Wenatchee as a place to build and or relocate businesses. Mayor Lacy said the City does not take an active role in recruiting businesses to the area and suggested the City may want to consider thinking of this type of position during the next budget process. Councilmember McCourt submitted minutes from the Chelan -Douglas Health District, Board of Health meeting held February 26, 2007. Councilmember Buckner submitted minutes from the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, Committee meeting held March 15, 2007. ADJOURNMENT — 7:40 P.M. Dana Barnard City Clerk