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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/16/2022 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Jerrilea Crawford, Mayor8/16/2022 Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 East Wenatchee City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 East Wenatchee City Hall 271 9th Street NE East Wenatchee, WA 98802 Minutes In attendance: Staff in attendance: Mayor Jerrilea Crawford Sean Lewis, Assistant City Attorney Councilmember Harry Raab Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Councilmember Robert Tidd Curtis Lillquist, Planning Manager Councilmember Sasha Sleiman Josh DeLay, Finance Director Councilmember Shayne Magdoff Rick Johnson, Police Chief Councilmember Christine Johnson Garren Melton, Public Works Manager Maria Holman, City Clerk 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance. a. Motion by Councilmember Tidd to excuse Councilmember Sterk from the Meeting. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried. (5-0). b. Motion by Councilmember Tidd to excuse Councilmember Hepner from the Meeting. Councilmember Raab seconded the motion. Motion carried. (5-0). 1. Consent Items: Vouchers: a. Date: 8/16/2022, check number 57325-57372, 37374-57388, and a voided check number 57373, in the amount of $272,161.74. Minutes: b. 8/2/2022 Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Councilmember Johnson to approve consent items. Councilmember Magdoff seconded the motion. Motion Carried (5-0). 2. Citizen Requests/Comments. None. 3. Public Hearings. a. Mayor Crawford opened a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding repealing the $20 vehicle licensing fee (Car Tab) that funds the East Wenatchee Transportation Benefit District (TIB) and consider implementing a 0.1% sales tax. Public Works Manager Garren Melton provided a staff report. Mayor Crawford opened the public comment period, no comments were received. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:09 pm. 8/16/2022 Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 i. Public Works Manager Garren Melton presented Ordinance 2022-20, rescinding the $20 vehicle licensing fee imposed by the East Wenatchee Transportation Benefit District. Mayor Crawford suspended the second reading. Motion by Councilmember Tidd to approve Ordinance 2022-20, rescinding the $20 vehicle licensing fee imposed by the East Wenatchee Transportation Benefit District. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0). ii. Public Works Manager Garren Melton presented Ordinance 2022-22, implementing a 0.1% Sales and Use Tax to fund the East Wenatchee Transportation Benefit District. Mayor Crawford suspended the second reading. Motion by Councilmember Sleiman to approve Ordinance No 2022-22, implementing a 0.1% Sales and Use Tax to fund the East Wenatchee Transportation Benefit District. Councilmember Tidd seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0). b. Mayor Crawford opened a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding Ordinance 2022-19 - Interim Official Controls for temporary use of Valley Mall Parkway right-of-way for streateries. Community Development Director Lori Barnett provided a brief staff report. Mayor Crawford opened the public comment period, no comments were received. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:09 pm. Motion by Councilmember Sleiman to affirm the finding of facts presented in the agenda bill. Councilmember Magdoff seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0). 4. Presentations. a. Mayor Crawford presented a Certificate of Recognition to East Wenatchee Police Officer Leeon Leyde for 10 Years of Dedicated Service. b. Police Chief Rick Johnson presented information regarding the August 3, 2022, National Night Out event at the Eastmont Community Park. Public Works Manager Garren Melton provided an update regarding the natural gas leak that occurred today at the Hamilton Street project site, off Valley Mall Parkway. Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd, Councilmember Raab, and Councilmember Sleiman. 5. Department Report. None. 6. Mayor’s Report. a. Mayor Crawford acknowledged Community Development Director Lori Barnett, who has worked 24 years with the City of East Wenatchee and is retiring on September 30, 2022. The Mayor acknowledged her contributions to the City. 8/16/2022 Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Mayor’s Report Continued: b. Mayor Crawford provided information to the Council regarding a possible Regional Aquatics District and how the formation may occur. Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd and Councilmember Magdoff. c. Mayor Crawford provided information to the Council regarding the closure of Powerhouse Ministries which is the only day shelter in Douglas County, and the impact it will have on homeless services in our community. Comments provided by Councilmember Sleiman. d. Mayor Crawford provided an update regarding the Wenatchee Valley Misawa Sister City Association and visits to and from Japan. e. Mayor Crawford provided information regarding Waste Management (WM) notices that were mailed to city residents that will be affected by garbage collection day changes. Not all residents will be impacted by the WM schedule change. Comments provided by Councilmember Magdoff. 7. Action Items. a. Planning Manager Curtis Lillquist presented the first reading of Ordinance 2022-21, amending Title 18.06 Environmental Review (SEPA). Mayor Crawford suspended second reading. Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd. Motion by Councilmember Tidd to approve Ordinance 2022-21, amending Title 18.06 Environmental Review (SEPA). Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0). b. Public Works Manager Garren Melton presented Resolution 2022-35, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Administrative Settlement for the East Wenatchee – Sterling Safe Routes to School, Pedestrian Improvements, Project Parcel Number: 8, 5th Street Administrative Settlement, Project No. 2019-08. Comments provided by Councilmember Magdoff and Councilmember Sleiman. Motion by Councilmember Tidd to approve Resolution 2022-35, authorizing the Mayor to sign the Administrative Settlement for the Sterling Safe Routes to School Project Parcel Number 8. 5th Street. Councilmember Sleiman seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0). c. Mayor Crawford presented Resolution 2022-43, confirming the appointment of Curtis Lillquist to the Position of Community Development Director, effective September 01, 2022. Comments provided by Councilmember Sleiman and Councilmember Johnson. Motion by Councilmember Tidd to approve Resolution 2022-43, designating and confirming Curtis Lillquist to the position of Community Development Director. Councilmember Sleiman seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0).