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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/12/2002 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes' CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED MAYOR STEVEN C. LACY, PRESIDING FEBRUARY 12, 2002 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Bremmer, Councilmember Aiken, Councilmember Hendricks, Councilmember Smet, Councilmember Buckner, Councilmember DeWitt, Councilmember Nash and Mayor Lacy. Staff Present: Dana Bamard, Linda Countryman, Lori Barnett, Randy Harrison, Bruce Nash, Teresa Allen, Marcia Martz, Mike Martz and Chuck Zimmerman. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN COMMENTS Phil Johnson, Attorney, Chelan County/City of Wenatchee Housing Authority, said at the January 22, 2002 Council Meeting the City Council had rejected a proposal granting the Housing Authority permission to operate in the City. Mr. Johnson said the Diocese of Yakima Housing Services is interested in helping save Mobile Park Plaza. He said he does not know if the diocese will assume the 1.6 million dollar, no -interest state loan from the Housing Authority to buy the park. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Lacy said he had met with Patrick Pleas, Attorney, Northwest Justice Project and Dan Jennings, primary owner of Mobile Park Plaza, to discuss a solution to the property issue, however the meeting was not productive. He added that he had shared his concerns of transferring the loan to another party and the City losing control of transition of the property with State Representative Clyde Ballard and State Senator Linda Evans Parlette. Mayor Lacy said at the September 10, 2001 Council meeting the City Council authorized him to sign the Eastmont Recreation Service Agreement in substantially the form in which it was presented. He said that at a meeting with the Douglas County Commissioners substantial changes to the Eastmont Recreation Service Area (ERSA) agreement were made and it will be brought back to the next Council meeting agenda for approval. DEPARTMENT REPORT Lori Barnett, Community Development Director gave an update on the East Wenatchee Comprehensive Plan Visioning Process. She said the purpose of the visioning process is to ' develop a new vision statement based on input received from the community. She added a Request for Proposals was advertised and ten firths responded. She said the Douglas County Commissioners took action on February 5, 2002 to accept the recommendation of the interview CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTE FEBRUARY 12 2002 team and would like to get City Council concurrence on the selection before notifying the successful candidate. The candidate selected by the Selection and Interview Team was Abby ' Byme. Ms. Byme is a planning consultant in the Spokane area. Ms. Barnett asked council to approve the selection of Abby Byme to facilitate the Visioning Process for Douglas County and the Greater East Wenatchee Area. Council Action: A motion to approve the selection of Abby Byrne to facilitate the Visioning Process for Douglas County and the Greater East Wenatchee Area was made by Councilmember Bremmer, second by Councilmember DeWitt. The motion carried, 7-0 Ms. Barnett said in an Interlocal Agreement approved last year relating to annexations included a provision that the City and County adopt consistent development regulations applicable within the urban growth area. She said Douglas County would like to work together with the City of East Wenatchee to update the sign code section of the zoning ordinance. She added the County proposed establishing a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) consisting of nine members to make recommendations for the sign code revisions. Council agreed by consensus to move forward with the project. Councilmember Hendricks said he would be available to serve on the committee with the exception of certain days and hours. Ms. Barnett gave Council a list of delinquent commercial Storm Water Utility accounts. She said the Storm Water Utility Management Team is considering sending the delinquent accounts to a collection agency. She requested approval by consensus regarding pursuing the collection agency strategy for delinquent accounts. She indicated staff is working on an amendment to the Storm Water Utility Code to allow this type of action. Council approved including the language in a , code amendment. She added there would be a reduction in the annual fee starting in 2002. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Action: A motion was made to approve the consent calendar as presented by Councilmember Bremmer, second by Councilmember Buckner. The motion carried, 6-0. (Hendricks abstained) 1. Consideration of minutes — Regular Session, January 22, 2002 2. Consideration of Bills — 02-02-01 3. Approval of an agreement for repairs and maintenance of traffic signal controllers within the City limits with the Washington State Department of Transportation. 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, February 12, 2002, Council does approve warrant numbers 11861 through 11913 in the total amount of $27,976.69. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTE FEBRUARY 12 2002 PUBLIC HEARING 02-02-02 A public hearing to consider findings of fact for the continued imposition of a moratorium on the filing and acceptance of development applications for land uses operating or conducting social card games. Mayor Lacy opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Hearing no public comment, Mayor Lacy closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. ORDINANCE 02-02-03 First reading of an ordinance adopting findings of fact in support of the six- month moratorium on the filing and acceptance of development applications for land uses operating or conducting social card games. Community Development Director Barnett said there has been a change made in Section 1. (C) increasing the number of pending vested applications for minicasinos three rather than two. Council Action: A motion to elevate the ordinance adopting findings of fact to support the moratorium on the filing and acceptance of development applications for land uses operating or conducting social card games to second reading was made by Councilmember Hendricks, second by Councilmember Bremmer. The motion carried, 7-0. Council Action: A motion to pass the ordinance adopting findings of fact to support the ' moratorium on the filing and acceptance of development applications for land uses operating or conducting social card games was made by Councilmember Hendricks, second by Councilmember Bremmer. The motion carried, 7-0. Mayor Lacy read the ordinance summary ORDINANCE NO.02-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF THE SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE FILING AND ACCEPTANCE OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR LAND USES OPERATING OR CONDUCTING SOCIAL CARD GAMES ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO. 02-01, AS REQUIRED BY RCW 36.70A390 AND 35A.63.220; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND ESTABLISHING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. 02-02-04 First reading of an ordinance amending section 6.04.170 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code relating to animal license fees and animal service fees. Mayor Lacy said the fees are the same as the fees charged in the City of Wenatchee Council Action: A motion to elevate the ordinance amending section 6.04.170 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code relating to animal license fees and animal service fees to second reading was made by Councilmember Nash, second by Councilmember Smet. The motion carried, 7-0. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTE FEBRUARY 12 2002 Council Action: A motion to pass the ordinance amending section 6.04.170 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code relating to animal license fees and animal service fees was made by Councilmember Smet, second by Councilmember Nash. The motion carried, 7-0. Mayor Lacy read the ordinance summary. ORDINANCE NO.02-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 6.04.170 OF THE EAST WENATCHEE MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING THE CODE PROVISIONS RELATED TO ANIMAL LICENSE FEES AND ANIMAL SERVICE FEES AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 02-02-05 First reading of an ordinance amending section 6.04.040 and repealing section 6.04.060 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code relating to guard or attack dogs and establishing fees. Council Action: A motion to elevate the ordinance amending section 6.04.040 and repealing section 6.04.060 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code relating to guard or attack dogs and establishing fees to second reading was made by Councilmember Hendricks, second by Councilmember DeWitt. The motion carried, 7-0. Council Action: A motion to pass the ordinance amending section 6.04.040 and repealing section 6.04.060 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code relating to guard or attack dogs and establishing ' fees was made by Councilmember Bremmer, second by Councilmember Aiken. The motion carried, 7-0. Mayor Lacy read the ordinance summary. ORDINANCE NO. 02-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 6.04.040 AND REPEALING SECTION 6.04.060 OF THE EAST WENATCHEE MUNICIPAL CODE, REPEALING CITY CODE PROVISIONS RELATING TO GUARD OR ATTACK DOG LICENSES AND ESTABLISHING FEES FOR DANGEROUS ANIMAL LICENSES; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 02-02-06 First reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 01-16 making minor modifications to the legal description and map, Exhibits "A" and `B" relating to the annexation commonly known as the Turner Annexation. Mr. Barnett said the original map and boundary description included an area of Grant Road which is already in the city limits. Council Action: A motion to elevate the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 01-16 making minor modifications to the legal description and map, Exhibits "A" and `B" relating to the annexation commonly known as the Turner Annexation to second reading was made by Councilmember Bremmer, second by Councilmember Hendricks. The motion carried, 7-0. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTE FEBRUARY 12 2002 Council Action: A motion to pass the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 01-16 making minor I modifications to the legal description and map, Exhibits "A" and "B" relating to the annexation commonly known as the Turner Annexation was made by Councilmember Bremmer, second by Councilmember Hendricks. The motion carried, 7-0. Mayor Lacy read the ordinance summary ORDINANCE NO.02-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.01-16, MAKING MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND MAP, EXHIBITS "A" AND "B" TO SAID ORDINANCE, APPROVING THIS TITLE AS THE SUMMARY OF THE ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE ALL RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE TURNER ANNEXATION. 02-02-07 First reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 01-19 making minor modifications to the legal description and map, Exhibits "A" and "B" relating to the annexation commonly known as the Baker to James Annexation. Mr. Barnett said the original map and boundary description included an area which is already in the city limits. Council Action: A motion to elevate the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 01-19 making minor modifications to the legal description and map, Exhibits "A" and "B" relating to the annexation commonly known as the Baker to James Annexation to second reading was made by Councilmember Bremmer, second by Councilmember Hendricks. The motion carried, 7-0. Council Action: A motion to pass the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 01-19 making minor modifications to the legal description and map, Exhibits "A" and "B" relating to the annexation commonly known as the Baker to James Annexation was made by Councilmember Bremmer, second by Councilmember Hendricks. The motion carried, 7-0. Mayor Lacy read the ordinance summary. ORDINANCE NO.02-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 01-19, MAKING MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND MAP, EXHIBITS "A" AND `B" TO SAID ORDINANCE, APPROVING THIS TITLE AS THE SUMMARY OF THE ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE ALL RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE BAKER TO JAMES ANNEXATION. 1 CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTE FEBRUARY 12 2002 1 RESOLUTION 02-02-08 A resolution establishing certain fees relating to animal licenses and animal services. Council Action: A motion to adopt the resolution establishing certain fees relating to animal licenses and animal services was made by Councilmember Smet, second by Councilmember Bremmer. The motion carried, 7-0. Mayor Lacy read the resolution title. 1;7 *9] illy M 16KNaG111YEIN A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN FEES RELATING TO ANM1AL LICENSES AND ANIMAL SERVICES AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 02-02-09 A resolution supporting the continuation of a Feasibility Study for Rail Passenger Service for Eastern Washington. Council was provided with a comparison of the existing fees and the proposed fees. ' Council Action: A motion to adopt the resolution supporting the continuation of a Feasibility Study for Rail Passenger Service for Eastern Washington was made by Councilmember Buchner, second by Councilmember Smet. The motion carried, 7-0. Mayor Lacy read the resolution title. RESOLUTION NO.02-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, RELATIVE TO A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF EAST -WEST PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:40 p.m. Mayor Lacy called a ten minute executive session regarding negotiations and potential litigation. RECONVENED - 7:50 P.M. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Smet said the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce Banquet was well attended, he added Mayor Lacy had participated in a comedy routine. CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE COUNCIL MINUTE FEBRUARY 12 2002 Councilmember Smet said emergency service agencies in Chelan and Douglas Counties have ' been holding regional 911 meetings to discuss a regional dispatch center. He added the cost for dispatching could quadruple for the City of East Wenatchee. Councilmember Smet said the City of East Wenatchee will host the next Council of Governments Meeting on April 11, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at City Hall. Councilmember Bremmer said Douglas County Solid Waste had applied for a grant to participate in a pilot study of composting in conjunction with the Tree Fruit Research Center. ADJOURNMENT —8:10 P.M. 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