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CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
MEETING LOCATION:
EAST WENATCHEE CITY HALL
271 9th Street NE | East Wenatchee, WA
98802
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SPECIAL M EETING AGENDA
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. COUNCILMEMBER DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST (RCW 43.20)
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The Council is providing opportunities for public comment in person, remotely, or by submitting written comment. The Mayor will ask if
there are any citizens wishing to address the Council. When recognized, please step up to the microphone (or unmute your screen), state
your name and if you live within the East Wenatchee city limits. Citizen comments will be limited to three minutes.
6. CITY COUNCIL APPLICANT INTERVIEWS
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive session to evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective office.
RCW 42.30.110(1)(h).
8. ACTION ITEM
Following conclusion of the Executive Session, the following actions are expected in open session:
a. Call for City Council Nominations.
b. Appointment of City Council Position No. 4.
Motion by City Council to appoint __________________ to fill the vacant City Council Position
for East Wenatchee City Council Position No. 4.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Council Chambers
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East Wenatchee
Council Agenda Bill
To: City Council and Mayor Crawford
From/Presenter: Laura León, City Clerk
Subject: Interviews and Appointment for City Council Position No. 4
Date: April 30, 2024
I. Policy:
City of East Wenatchee Council Rules of Procedures Chapter 13 and RCWs 42.12 and 34A.13.020 outline
the process for filling Council vacancies that occur before the expiration of the official’s elected term of
office. The vacancy shall be filled only for the remainder of the unexpired term.
II. History
Date Action
January 1, 2022 Councilmember Sasha Sleiman, Position No. 4, began to
serve her 4-year term. Elected in November 2021.
March 05, 2024 Councilmember Sasha Sleiman, Position No. 4,
announced her resignation was effective that evening.
March 13, 2024 Council approved the application process and
subsequently, the interview date for Council Position #4.
April 10, 2024 Application deadline.
April 16, 2024 The Council reviewed all applications and chose to
interview all eight (8) applicants on Tuesday, April 30,
2024.
III. Discussion
Per State Law and The City’s Council Rules of Procedure, the City Council will appoint, within ninety (90)
days of the effective date of the resignation, a person to serve the remainder of the unexpired term
(December 31, 2025).
Staff received ten (10) applications and at an initial review, eight (8) of those applicants were presented
to the Council as qualifying candidates. During the April 16, 2024 City Council meeting, Council elected to
interview all qualifying applicants.
After further review, only (7) of the applicants met the eligibility to hold elected office (RCW 35A.12.030):
To hold office, a person must be a registered voter of the city at the time of filing his or her declaration of
candidacy and must be a resident of the city for a period of at least one year prior to the election.
The following seven (7) qualifying applicants are set to be interviewed on Tuesday, April 30, 2024:
• Sally Brawley
• Ettore Castellente
• Rick Edwards
• Jenny Pratt
• Nathan Scott
• Lacy Stockton
• Greg Wright
City of
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Per Chapter 13.3 of the City Council Rules of Procedure, the City Clerk will determine the order of the
interviews by drawing names, which will take place during the Special Meeting of April 30, 2024.
Each applicant will give a two-minute opening statement, followed by an informal question and answer
period with the Council. The interview will conclude with the applicant making a two-minute closing
statement.
Following all interviews, the Council will convene in Executive Session to discuss the qualifications of the
applicants pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(h).
Per 13.4 Council Rules of Procedure, and RCWs 42.12 and 34A.13.020 the voting and selection of a
person to fill a vacancy will be conducted during an open public session.
IV.Recommended Action:
Interview the seven (7) qualifying applicants and appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy for Council
Position No. 4.
V.Exhibits:
a. Qualifying Applications
b.City Council Rules of Procedure
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Castellente, Ettore J April 5, 2024
1. Why are you interested in serving as an East Wenatchee City Council member?
I wish to continue my local community service that I experienced as a fire
commissioner in East Wenatchee, Douglas County. This commitment to be
considered for appointment to city council is made with a complete
understanding of the many hours and efforts to be dedicated that are required to
properly serve as an active and fully prepared council member in preparation for
every council meeting, workshop, special meetings and public events.
2. Explain your current and past community involvement and /or service in the
Wenatchee Valley and how that has prepared you to serve on the East
Wenatchee City Council?
My various areas of community involvement are detailed on page 1 of my
résumé contained in this application packet. These experiences have helped me
in my fire commissioner service, as well as an interested and active member of
our community, and would enhance my council member duties.
3. What experience or talent would you bring to the East Wenatchee City Council
that would strengthen the group as a whole?
During my fire commissioner service, I dedicated nearly twenty hours of reading
and research throughout each month in preparation for meetings and actions
before the Board. I strongly believe that this practice of time investment
transfers well into a council member who must work as a team player with the
other council members, mayor, city clerk, city attorney, departments heads,
employees and citizens of our community.
My planning and budget management experience in cities and fire districts
would be very applicable to the responsibilities of our city’s council process.
I am very aware of the needed team approach that ensures a strong council
element in our local government.
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4. What do you believe the City could be doing better than what the City currently
does?
• Continue the pledge to update our Strategic Plan crafted by our city staff,
and not allow it to gather dust on its cover.
o We should consider dedicating an annual workshop to evaluate our
focus on its intent and time invested. This effort would ensure that
the city remains proactive rather than reactive throughout our overall
areas of responsibilities.
• Continue to focus on remaining adaptable and flexible to make necessary
adjustments, remain effective and efficient in our governance, ensure
collaborative partnerships in our valley with all government agencies, the
commercial community, and with our citizens who rely on city government
to maintain a safe and healthy environment to live.
5. What is your vision for our City and Community?
To remain proactive in all of our financial, infrastructure, community safety, and
collective valley preparedness programs.
To remain involved in preparing for the future with our partners in Douglas
County, the City of Wenatchee, Chelan County, and the many public service and
public safety agencies.
To review and strengthen important plans, such as our Strategic Plan and our
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
To maintain the communications with the citizens of our community.
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Ettore J Castellente
1494 Eastmont Ave Unit 49
East Wenatchee, WA 98802-8323
ettorej@yahoo.com 509.881.5230
Objective: To continue my community service in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Wenatchee
Valley, Washington as an appointed city council member.
Community Involvement
Wenatchee Applarians – Member (2022-present)
Master Gardener Foundation of Chelan-Douglas Counties
➢ Board of Directors – Immediate Past President (2022-present)
Washington State University Extension Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener Program
➢ Certified Master Gardener – Garden Coordinator of Misawa Bridge of Friendship
Japanese Garden, liaison to City of East Wenatchee
➢ Award Recipient – Program Advocate of the Year 2023
Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce
➢ Active Foundation member attending Business After Hours events
Numerica Performing Arts Center
➢ Volunteer – Production/Publicity; theater set construction/painter; performer
➢ Award Recipient – Bravo Service Award 2022-2023
Music Theater of Wenatchee
➢ Volunteer – Production/Publicity; theater set construction/painter; performer
➢ Award Recipient – Keith Sexson Outstanding Service Award 2021
Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center
➢ Volunteer – Fundraising Event Co-coordinator
Wenatchee Valley College
➢ Volunteer – Teaching Assistant, World Languages (2010-2017)
➢ Volunteer – Tutor, AmeriCorps second language program (2014-2015)
Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
➢ Volunteer – Child and Adult Education programs; performer; docent (2015-2022)
➢ Award Recipient – Curator’s Award 2020
Historical Wells House
➢ Volunteer – Tour guide/performer; restoration repairs/painter (2014-2022)
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Public Service Employment and Appointments
Douglas County Fire District #2/Wenatchee Valley Fire Department
➢ Appointed Fire Commissioner (2014-2015 and 2021-2023)
➢ Volunteer – Citizen support to Fire Chief serving on planning committees, financial
planning committees, firefighter education and strategic planning (2007-2014)
Thurston County Fire District #6
➢ Fire Chief (1995-2006)
➢ Member and Chairperson Thurston County Medic One Operations Committee (1995-
2006)
➢ Award Recipient – Tumwater School District for School Community Service
Portage Fire Department, Portage, Wisconsin
➢ Fire Chief (1991-1995)
o Preparation of documents for, and serving on City Council Committees
➢ Award Recipient – Portage Area Schools for School Tutoring Commitment
Philadelphia Fire Department, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
➢ Fire Officer/Paramedic (1972-1991)
o Department Emergency Medical Training Laison to Public Health Department
and teaching hospitals (1979-1983)
o Research and Planning Division assignment, preparing specific documents for
City Council projects, including membership on the Mayor’s Task Force for
Hazardous Materials (1979-1983)
o Special VIP events co-coordinator/planner and medical site commander, such as
MLB World Series (1980); Papal Visit (1979); Tall Ships Celebration, Live Aid
Concert (1985), Army Navy Games, and We the People 200 Celebration (1987)
Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency
(1983-Present)
➢ Instructor and Exercise Controller – Integrated Emergency Management Courses
➢ Specific State and Local Community Programs - including U.S.A. based Olympics in Los
Angeles, Salt Lake City and Atlanta.
➢ Specialized Democratic and Republican National Conventions Advance Preparedness
➢ Specialized national security programs for cities, counties, states and regions
➢ Specialized U.S. and Mexico joint training and information sharing programs
➢ Current pending assignment – Democratic National Convention advance planning and
preparedness team in Chicago, Illinois (June 10-15, 2024)
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Laura Leon, City Clerk
RE: Council Member Recruitment
City of East Wenatchee
271 9th Street NE
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Dear Ms. Leon,
I am writing to express my sincere interest in the council position with the City of East
Wenatchee. With a proven track record of leadership, and strategic vision gained
through my extensive experience in executive roles, particularly my tenure as Executive
Director/CEO at YWCA North Central Washington, I am confident in my ability to
contribute effectively to the legislative authority of East Wenatchee.
During my time at YWCA North Central Washington, I led the organization through
significant growth and impact, earning recognition as a Nonprofit of the Year, and
receiving the Racial Justice Champion awards. As the Executive Director, I provided
professional leadership, administration, and strategic direction to ensure the fulfillment
of the organization's mission. My responsibilities encompassed budget management,
fundraising, program development, marketing, public relations, and advocacy efforts, all
of which align closely with the core functions of the City Council.
As Principal Consultant at JLP Solutions, LLC, I have further developed my skills around
organizational capacity building, governance, strategic planning, and executive-level
support services. Through my consultancy work, I have collaborated with non-profit,
government, and hybrid organizations, assisting them in achieving their missions by
enhancing governance structures, facilitating strategic planning processes, and
fostering cohesive teams.
I am particularly drawn to the opportunity to serve on the East Wenatchee City Council
because of my passion for community development, and my commitment to effective
governance. I believe my diverse background equips me with a unique perspective and
skill set that would be valuable in setting legislative policy, adopting budgets, and
determining services for the city.
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I am eager to bring my strategic mindset, collaborative approach, and dedication to
excellence to the City of East Wenatchee. I am enthusiastic about the possibility of
contributing to the continued success and prosperity of the community.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss
how my experiences align with the needs of the council in more detail.
Sincerely,
Jenny Pratt, Community Member
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE CITY COUNCIL POSITION #4
(Please type or print)
Applicant Name: ___
Residence Address:
Mailing Address :
Daytime Phone: E-mail:
Occupation:
Work Address: City: Zip:
Have you ever held an elected public office? Yes No
If yes, provide office and dates: _
The position of councilmember not only requires attendance at regularly scheduled council meetings and work
sessions, but also to represent the council on several boards, commissions, and organizations as well as
represent the city at certain civic and business functions.
Would your work/family schedule allow you the flexibility to meet these time obligations?
Yes No
If no, please explain: _________________________________________________________________________
Would any conflict of interest be created as a result of your appointment? Yes No
Do you have any family members employed by the City? Yes No
Cover Letter & Resume
Please attach a one-page cover letter and a resume (of no more than 3 pages) to this application.
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On a separate attachment, please answer the following questions regarding your interest in the position of
Councilmember for the City of East Wenatchee. Please answer each question with a maximum of 250 words.
1.Why are you interested in serving as an East Wenatchee City Council member?
2.Explain your current and past community involvement and /or service in the Wenatchee Valley and
how that has prepared you to serve on the East Wenatchee City Council?
3.What experience or talent would you bring to the East Wenatchee City Council that would strengthen
the group as a whole?
4.What do you believe the City could be doing better than what the City currently does?
5.What is your vision for our City and Community?
AFFIDAVIT OF APPLICANT
I, , swear under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
Washington that the information provided on this form is true, and that if appointed, I will support the
Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington.
Signature
Date:
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1. I am interested in serving on the East Wenatchee City Council, because I am passionate
about our community! I have lived in East Wenatchee since 1978. I’m a graduate of
Eastmont High School, as did my husband and our three children. My previous work
experience as a nonprofit CEO was centered around low-income and homeless support
services, and I have an ongoing personal interest in low-income and workforce housing.
2. As a lifelong Wenatchee Valley resident, I have been involved in many community
activities. In my youth, I swam on the Eastmont Swim team and utilized the Eastmont
County pool on a daily basis. In adulthood, my kids participated in all kinds of sports,
swimming, diving, baseball, soccer and more. Our kids were involved in the Wenatchee
Youth Circus for twelve years. I love our valley.
Professionally, I have experience serving on boards, facilitating boards, and working for
organizations to help facilitate thriving governing boards on a daily basis. I have served
on boards like the National Association YWCA Executives, the NW Regional YWCA
Board, The Wenatchee Youth Circus, and the American Heart Association board.
My work experience includes developing annual budgets, developing programs,
developing policies, and proceedures for optumn board governance. I am well equipped
to move into government service, and look forward to bringing my unique experiences to
the East Wenatchee City Council.
3. My professional experience serving as CEO of YWCA NCW for eighteen years, and my
current consulting firm experience would bring a wealth of knowledge in regard to
governance, compliance, strategic planning, succession planning, event planning and
more.
4. I believe Mayor Crawford, and the current City Council are doing a great job! I don’t
have any real agenda items to bring. However, I am interested in the development of
code as it relates to density and affordable housing, and tourism/events for East
Wenatchee.
5. My vision for our community is to create a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable city where
safety is paramount, recreational opportunities are known, and affordable housing
options are abundant for our citizens. If I were to serve on the East Wenatchee City
Council, I would commit my support to fostering a sense of community through
well-maintained cultural/public spaces, responsible community development, and
growth.
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Jenny Pratt
Resume
Principal Consultant, JLP Solutions, LLC 2019 to Present
As Principal Consultant with JLP Solutions, my role is to assist non-profit, government and hybrid organizations
to meet their missions through executive support services. Building orgazational capacity and improved
governance for organizations by developing infrastructure, guiding documents, strategic planning, goal setting,
and ongoing executive level support and stewardship. Working to foster coheiesive teams by providing
objective communication, and mentoring between executives and boards. Provide governance support through
board development/training designed to support strategic recruitment, service, reflection and evaluation.
Executive Director/CEO, YWCA North Central Washington 2002-2019
As Executive Director my duties were to provide professional leadership and administration of all YWCA
functions towards its mission and purpose. To serve as Executive Officer to the Board of Directors, enabling it
to meet its constitutional and legal responsibilities and to maintain requirements as a member Association of
the YWCA USA. Assures that the YWCA is adequately financed including development and administration of
annual budget, fundraising and grant writing efforts. Lead program development through feasibility, financial
analysis, mission relevance, program evaluation and effectiveness. Has final responsibility for all marketing
and public relations representing the YWCA in the community through public speaking engagements. Provide
executive leadership consistent with local and national YWCA strategic initiatives. Serves on all program,
event, board and standing committees. Responsible for the management of all policy, real estate, facilities,
vehicles, contracts, leases and other business leadership for the benefit of the organization. Keep abreast of
industry standards through professional growth opportunities and professional associations. Build coalitions
with community partners with similar mission work to leverage greater mission impact. Participate in national
advocacy meetings, visit with representatives to influence the furtherance of mission initiatives both in
Washington DC and Olympia. To provide visionary leadership for the association to the board, staff and
community.Recognized awards for Nonprofit of the Year and Racial Justice Champion awards for the orgazation.
Corporate Marketing Director, Triple C Health Care,1996-2002
Oversight of all corporate marketing efforts including communication with individual facility administrators, corporate
officers and partners in regard to status of media relations, projects, and public presentations. Responsible for design and
publishing of news releases, advertisements, brochures, newsletters, policies and fiscal marketing budget, negotiating
contract rates for advertising, writing marketing plans and attending trade shows. Combine various resources to
effectively utilize budgeted dollars for marketing and advertising multiple lines of business. Designed and taught concepts
of quality improvement and customer service to management teams. Maintained organizational goals while promoting all
lines of business to key organizations and individuals.
Professional Associations & Volunteer Work
Chelan Douglas Volunteer Attorney Services, Board Member - 2018-2021
National Association of “Y” Executives “NAYE,” Membership Chair - 2013-2019
YWCA USA Cultural Development Task Force, Committee Chair - 2009-2011
City of Wenatchee, Diversity Council, Inaugural Chair - 2005-2007
American Heart Association - Board Member
Wenatchee Youth Circus – Board Member & Volunteer.
Education & Awards
YWCA USA Leadership & Capacity Building Institute - 2013-2019
YWCA USA Financial Leadership Management Program - Jan-Dec., 2015
Grant Writing Certificate, TCGI Grantsmanship, WSU – 2006
Degree, Sales and Marketing ATS Wenatchee Valley College - 1999-2002
Minor, Management, Wenatchee Valley College - 1999-2002
Delta Epsilon Chi, 2nd at State and 18th at National Conference Awards, Business Plan Presentation, 2000
Delta Epsilon Chi, Wenatchee Valley College, Presidents Award, 1999
American Heart Association, Most Inspirational new board member award 1997
Business and Professional Women, Young Careerist Award 1996
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Lacy Stockton
216 Ridgemont Drive
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
lacyrstockton@gmail.com
509-860-0649
April 10, 2024
City of East Wenatchee
271 9th Street NE
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Dear Councilmembers,
I am very interested in the open City Council posiƟon. Your Council’s commitment to our ciƟzens and the
upcoming comprehensive plan inspired me to apply. I believe that my mulƟ-disciplinary background in
data analysis, energy engineering, and community outreach will strengthen your group.
I feel called to serve my community. My work and acƟviƟes have always focused around making my
locale a beƩer place to live for all, in whatever way I can. In recent years,
I launched Together Wenatchee at the beginning of COVID restricƟons, a community website
resource turned social media group (now lead by collaborators) to connect our community and
support local businesses.
I lead Grassroots Dataworks, a nonprofit that served local nonprofits with technical soluƟons to
improve their work and beƩer arƟculate its impact.
My recent work at Chelan County PUD focuses on sharing and designing uƟlity energy efficiency
programs that help homeowners, low-income households, and local businesses – helpful
experience even if on the wrong side of the river.
Finally, as a local business owner of Empower Dataworks, I am acutely aware of and commiƩed
to ensuring economic wellbeing of our community and ensuring local businesses can thrive.
These experiences, my deep connecƟons throughout our area, and my fluency in Spanish will help me
make City iniƟaƟves more visible, offer different avenues for ciƟzen feedback, and effecƟvely support the
Council and your goals as we manage the immense growth in our area.
East Wenatchee is growing rapidly, while much of our local growth falls outside of the benefits, direcƟon,
and services the City offers. I would like to ensure that our governance reflects the reality and guide this
growth to best meet our community needs. In parƟcular, I look forward to parƟcipaƟng in the
comprehensive 10-year plan that will shape our area’s trajectory.
Thank you for your consideraƟon,
Lacy Stockton
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APPLICATION FORAPPOINTMENT TO CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE CITY COUNCIL POSITION #4
(Please type or print)
Applicant Name: ___
Residence Address:
Mailing Address :
Daytime Phone: E-mail:
Occupation:
Work Address: City: Zip:
Have you ever held an elected public office? Yes No
If yes, provide office and dates: _
The position of councilmember not only requires attendance at regularly scheduled council meetings and work
sessions, but also to represent the council on several boards, commissions, and organizations as well as
represent the city at certain civic and business functions.
Would your work/family schedule allow you the flexibility to meet these time obligations?
Yes No
If no, please explain: _________________________________________________________________________
Would any conflict of interest be created as a result of your appointment? Yes No
Do you have any family members employed by the City? Yes No
Cover Letter & Resume
Please attach a one-page cover letter and a resume (of no more than 3 pages) to this application.
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On a separate attachment, please answer the following questions regarding your interest in the position of
Councilmember for the City of East Wenatchee. Please answer each question with a maximum of 250 words.
1.Why are you interested in serving as an East Wenatchee City Council member?
2.Explain your current and past community involvement and /or service in the Wenatchee Valley and
how that has prepared you to serve on the East Wenatchee City Council?
3.What experience or talent would you bring to the East Wenatchee City Council that would strengthen
the group as a whole?
4.What do you believe the City could be doing better than what the City currently does?
5.What is your vision for our City and Community?
AFFIDAVIT OF APPLICANT
I, , swear under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
Washington that the information provided on this form is true, and that if appointed, I will support the
Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington.
Signature
Date:
Supplemental Questions
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1. Why are you interested in serving as an East Wenatchee City Council member?
East Wenatchee is the epicenter of rapid growth in our valley, yet City growth doesn’t fully capture
these changes. It should. It’s vital that city leaders ensure changes are as intentional as possible
while honoring the city’s roots. I would like to offer a unique skillset and perspective to this crucial
process as a councilmember to make our city a better place as our community grows. In particular,
I’m excited about participating in upcoming comprehensive planning.
I used to take for granted that city leadership was for other people—not me. However, I’ve realized
that exceptional community leadership comes from people just like me: those passionate about
their community and seeking to offer their skills and include others in improving it. As I’ve grown as
an active community member, business owner, and volunteer in this valley, I’ve come to see how I
can meaningfully serve the City to strengthen our communities and economy, without forgetting
people often left out of growth. I also have built the relationships and language skills needed to
engage the community.
While I have lived in many communities over my adult life, my home has always been the
Wenatchee Valley. This valley is where my younger siblings grew up, where my treasures have lived
in my family’s barn as I’ve traveled, and the center of all our family gatherings. I’m thrilled to now be
established and grow my own family here. I’m also eager to apply my diverse experiences and
energy back to our community.
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2. Explain your current and past community involvement and/or service in the Wenatchee Valley
and how that has prepared you to serve on the East Wenatchee City Council.
I’ve immersed myself in a variety of local industries, businesses, and community organizations as a
business owner, local nonprofit director, and most recently as the Energy Efficiency Marketing
Strategist for Chelan PUD. Instead of a siloed viewpoint from a single industry, I can provide a
holistic understanding of the issues brought to the Council and link our community organizations
and leaders in innovative ways.
Currently, I direct marketing and person-to-person outreach in Chelan County. While on the
“wrong” side of the Columbia, this work allows me to deepen connections with nonprofits,
businesses, and community members that live and operate in East Wenatchee and understand our
interconnectedness. I also began Together Wenatchee, the grassroots response to the pandemic to
help our community support one another and local businesses during an uncertain time.
As the former director of a local nonprofit that supports community organizations, I’ve had the
opportunity to work with dozens of local nonprofits on improving their technical capacities and
data-driven decision making. In collaboration with strategic local partners, we developed the Path
to Clarity framework for strategic planning and stakeholder engagement – helpful experience as East
Wenatchee pursues its planning cycle.
I’ve learned about the community issues affecting our valley from those actively working on them.
I’ve also delved into the data around these key issues, helped with funding campaigns, developed
strategic plans, and engaged stakeholders for community initiatives. Additionally, I can bring insight
into gaps of service offerings and analytical skills that can support decisions the Council makes.
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3. What experience or talent would you bring to the East Wenatchee City Council that would
strengthen the group as a whole?
In my work at Chelan PUD and as a business owner that works with local businesses and regional
utilities, I have an understanding of key issues impacting our local economic vitality across industry
sectors. Additionally, I have a stake in our collective economic success and offer useful business
management skills, including practical finance experience, strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
In particular, my technical background in data analytics and energy management is valuable to
understanding the issue of shared natural resources in our area (such as hydroelectricity and water
resources): its distribution, issues of equity, efficiency, and its relationship to our collective
economic development. I value leveraging data to inform decision making beyond narratives and
bring these skills to the Council.
I also have education and experience in community planning, which focuses around how to engage
the community in decision making, make neighborhoods more livable, and improve quality of life
equitably. I used these skills professionally as I worked in tourism development throughout South
America and personally in each of the communities I’ve served as a volunteer. I’d like to bring these
experiences to the Council to ensure our decisions are informed and supported by our constituents.
I believe that my data-driven, holistic, and compassionate approach will strengthen the Council’s
decisions in key areas of importance to East Wenatchee—to our industries, businesses, and citizens.
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4. What do you believe the City could be doing better than what the City currently does?
East Wenatchee has done a commendable job on efforts including planned traffic mitigation and
infrastructure improvements, greater collaboration across the river, supporting public transit, and
addressing the lack of affordable housing. The Council is also an excellent steward of public funds.
I’d like to collaborate to build upon these successes.
I’m looking forward to the development of a collaborative, long-term vision for our area that will
outline how to adapt and direct our growth. I believe that future decisions should be made with an
eye on the expected return on the investments made, even if the initial cost may appear high. At the
same time, we have to be wary of large investments that may not have the returns initially promised
based on the case studies of other areas. I would also like the City to continue reducing the barriers
to starting and running small businesses in East Wenatchee.
Beyond addressing affordable housing and homelessness, I’d like the Council to actively advise
various community initiatives to holistically ensure that prosperity is widely shared. This includes
encouraging living-wage jobs without sinking service businesses, ensuring affordable, quality
childcare to reduce underemployment, and attracting external investments without leaving
residents behind.
Finally, I’d like the City to take a clearer stand on energy policy. Our access to abundant, clean, and
affordable public power is a huge draw for many industries to our city and key to our economic
vitality and equity. Our City shouldn’t shy from guiding the conversation around this hugely
beneficial community asset.
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5. What is your vision for our City and Community?
East Wenatchee has already made many improvements even in the last decade. I’d like to see this
trajectory continue to create a more livable city:
East Wenatchee city limits would align with its actual built-up areas so that all residents of
the metro area can benefit from City infrastructure, guidance, and services.
City neighborhoods would continue to be transformed into “complete streets” that safely
accommodate people of all ages and abilities to enjoy our beautiful community and interact
with one another.
The City would support greater housing and business diversity to meet the community’s
needs, including:
o a variety of mixed-use developments and greater “missing middle” housing stock
o more interspersed services and businesses that accommodate walkable/easily
accessible neighborhood nodes both for customers and employees
o encourage small businesses, particularly for much needed services such as childcare
and community meeting areas like local coffee shops (and a larger library with
extended hours)
o a vibrant nonprofit community able to meet the needs of those in our community
presently underserved
The downtown area would be a vibrant destination for locals to meet. East Wenatchee
would be a locale unto itself and improved connections would encourage people to discover
our city.
Our Community would value all residents and offer all the opportunity to thrive. This would
be evident in the variety of businesses, housing, and services available.
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lacyrstockton@gmail.com
509.860.0649
216 Ridgemont Drive
East Wenatchee LACY STOCKTON
ENERGY EFFICIENCY MARKETING STRATEGIST
CHELAN COUNTY PUD
Lead customer outreach and marketing of energy-efficient improvements for homes and
businesses, low-income programs, and renewable energy initiatives. Evaluate efforts based on
key metrics and regulatory requirements.
2020 - PRESENT
PRINCIPAL, TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
EMPOWER DATAWORKS
Direct technical projects in process optimization, data analytics, program evaluation, and
energy management, particularly in the public utility sector. Design and implement reporting
systems, websites, analysis and statistical software, databases, and systems integrations.
2018 - PRESENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GRASSROOTS DATAWORKS
Advise on process optimization and impact measurement in community organizations. Direct
data-driven strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and strategy. Lead data research,
analysis. Develop systems integrations for nonprofit organizations.
2017 - 2020
SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT + ENERGY MANAGEMENT ENGINEER
ICF INTERNATIONAL
For utility clients across North America, designed and implemented engineering models for
forecasting and optimizations, operations management tools, data analysis and economic
assessment software, custom reporting. Managed database, software projects.
2013 - 2017
SPECIAL OPERATIONS + SALES
SOUTHERN EXPLORATIONS
Identified organizational and process optimizations in a dynamic startup in English and
Spanish. Implemented custom solutions to synchronize data across company (Seattle to South
America). Implemented performance metrics and tracking tools for product optimization.
2006 - 2009
DATA-DRIVEN OPTIMIZATION Experienced in technical audits, process refinement, strategic planning, program
evaluations, and stakeholder need assessments.
CROSS-CULTURAL FLUENCY Multilingual (English, Spanish, French). Diverse professional and living experience
across languages, countries, and cultures.
BS: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ∙ BS: COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY ∙ FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
Gold Medal of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineers of
Ontario Gold Medal, Prizes in Entrepreneurship & Innovation 1st Place, valedictorian. 2009 - 2013
BA: COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING ∙ COLLEGE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENTS
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Magna cum Laude, College Creative Contribution Award, intensive courses on Latin American
community/economic development in Ecuador (multi-year, conducted in Spanish). 2001 - 2005
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
EDUCATION
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1. Why are you interested in serving as an East Wenatchee Council Member?
My Mother served on the city council of Marysville for 26 years. She passed away
last fall and after much reflection I feel the need to step up and try to follow the
example she set of serving in this capacity in my community.
2. Explain your current and past community involvement and / or service in the
Wenatchee Valley and how that has prepared you to serve on the East Wenatchee City
Council.
Since moving to East Wenatchee in 2011 I have participated in many workshops,
Planning Commissions sessions, and City Council meetings as a citizen.
3. What experience or talent would you bring to the East Wenatchee City Council that
would strengthen the group as a whole?
I am a listener and team player who focuses on building consensus based
solutions and problem solving. I have decades of experience working on political
issues with local, state, and federal agencies and elected officials. I would like to
use those connections and skills to further the issues that benefit East
Wenatchee.
4. What do you believe the city could be doing better than what the city currently does?
I am very pleased with the efforts and direction that the city has made and
continues to make. I would like to see more outreach to citizens to inform them of
area activities.
5. What is your vision for our city and the community?
I envision a community with a high level of quality of life as defined by available
jobs, healthy climate for business to thrive, a variety of housing types accessible
to all segments of our community, and a safe and clean community where we can
all become the best versions of ourselves.
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580 7th St. NE,
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 679-7800
Gwag2001@Yahoo.com
Greg Wright
EXPERIENCE
REAL ESTATE Managing Broker
1989 to Present, Currently with Nick McLean Real Estate Group
●Past President Washington REALTORS 2009.
●Past Board of Directors National Association of REALTORS 2005-2013.
●Current Directors North Central Washington Association of REALTORS
Marysville Fire District Volunteer Firefighter - EMT-D
1990 - 2000
PERSONAL
Married, DOB 1/7/1969
●Father of Nine including step, adopted, and foster children.
●Grandfather of Four.
●Youth Sports Coach, Sunday School Teacher, and Church Musician.
EDUCATION
Marysville-Pilchuck High School, Marysville, WA 1987
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Studied Political Science & Economics 1987-1990
Washington State Fire Academy, North Bend, WA 1992
Completed over 600 hours of Real Estate Education
AWARDS
United Way of Snohomish County Volunteer of the Year 1988
Snohomish County REALTOR of the Year 1999
National Association of REALTOR “Active in Politics Award” 2003
Washington REALTOR Lifetime Achievement Award 2020
North Central Washington Association of REALTORS Hall of Fame 2023
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CITY OF
EAST WENATCHEE
East Wenatchee City Council Rules of Procedure
Adopted by: Resolution # 2024-25
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Table of Contents
1.GENERAL RULES ............................................................................................................................... 3
2.TYPES OF MEETINGS........................................................................................................................ 4
3.CHAIR AND DUTIES .......................................................................................................................... 6
4.PRIVELEGES OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS .................................................................. 6
5.COUNCIL ORDER OF BUSINESS AND AGENDA .......................................................................... 6
6.PREPARATION OF AGENDA ............................................................................................................ 7
7.WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE COUNCIL ................................................................. 7
8.VOTING AND MOTIONS ................................................................................................................... 8
9.RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES .............................................................................................. 11
10.PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES ............................................................................................. 11
11.DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES OF CITIZENS: ................................................................................ 14
12.CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES: .............................................................................................. 14
13.FILLING COUNCIL VACANCIES AND SELECTING MAYOR PRO TEM ............................ 15
14.EFFECT/WAIVER OF RULES ...................................................................................................... 16
15.SUSPENSION AND AMENDMENT OF RULES ......................................................................... 16
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These rules are the Rules of Procedure for the City of East Wenatchee City Council.
1.GENERAL RULES
1.1 Meetings to be Public: The purpose of the Washington Open Public Meetings
Act (OPMA), 42.30 RCW, is to permit the public to observe and have access to
all steps in the decision making of government bodies. All regular and special
meetings of the City Council are subject to the OPMA.
1.2 Swearing in of New Councilmembers: The Mayor or City Clerk swears in new
and reelected Councilmembers. Swearing in can occur up to 10 days prior to the
scheduled date of assuming office (typically January 1), or at the first meeting of
the City Council following certification of an election at which the
Councilmember is present.
The oath does not have to be taken at a formal meeting of the governing body.
The oath may be readministered for ceremonial purposes at the first meeting of
the year at which the Councilmember is present.
1.3 Respect and Decorum: The Mayor and Councilmembers must maintain dignity
and respect for their offices, for city employees, and for members of the public.
While the Council is in session, Councilmembers shall preserve order, mutual
respect and decorum. A Councilmember must neither delay or interrupt the
proceedings of the Council, nor disrupt or disparage anyone participating during
the session. Councilmembers, city employees, and members of the public shall
obey the orders of the Mayor or Mayor pro tem.
The City is committed to maintaining a safe, productive, and harassment-free
environment at all City Council meetings.
The Mayor or Mayor pro tem shall ask any person making disruptive, disparaging
or impertinent remarks or unreasonably disturbing the business of the Council,
either while addressing the Council or attending its proceedings, to leave the
meeting. Continued disruptions may result in a recess or adjournment.
1.4 Quorum: To transact city business, a quorum must be present at a meeting. A
quorum consists of at least four Councilmembers, who are present and eligible to
vote.
If a quorum is not present, the City Clerk must declare the meeting adjourned. If
a meeting is adjourned for lack of a quorum, the City Clerk shall post a written
notice of the adjournment on all outside doors of City Hall. Council meetings
adjourned for lack of a quorum shall be considered a regular meeting for all
purposes.
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1.5 Attendance, Excused Absences:
As set forth in RCW 35A.12.060 and EWMC 2.04.040, a Councilmember shall
forfeit their office by failing to attend three consecutive regular meetings of the
Council without being excused by the Council.
Councilmembers may be so excused through the following procedure:
1)The Councilmember shall contact the mayor prior to the meeting
and state the reason for their inability to attend the meeting. If the
Councilmember is unable to contact the mayor, the Councilmember
shall contact the city clerk or deputy city clerk, who shall convey the
message to the mayor.
2)At the beginning of the regular Council meeting at which the
Councilmember will be absent, the mayor shall inform the attending
members of the Councilmember’s requested absence and inquire if
there is a motion to excuse the Councilmember from the Council
meeting.
3)Upon passage of such a motion by a majority of the
Councilmembers present, the absent Councilmember shall be
excused, and the city clerk shall make an appropriate notation in the
Council meeting minutes. If a motion is not made or if a motion is
not passed, the city clerk shall note in the minutes that the absence
of the Councilmember is unexcused.
A Councilmember may attend meetings by telephone or video conference, as long
as they are able to hear the voices of those in attendance and those in attendance
can hear the voice of the Councilmember that is participating remotely.
Councilmembers are encouraged to keep this practice to a minimum.
1.6 Attendance by City Staff: Unless excused by the Mayor, the City Attorney, and
the City Clerk shall attend all meetings of the City Council.
1.7 Attendance of Media at Council Meetings: Except for executive sessions
allowed by RCW 42.30.110 and closed sessions governed by RCW 42.30.140, all
meetings of the Council and its committees are open to the media, freely subject
to recording by the public, radio, television and photographic equipment at any
time; provided that if such recording interferes with the orderly conduct of the
meetings the Mayor or Mayor pro tem may make such orders as necessary to
minimize or eliminate the interference.
1.8 Recording of Meetings: Except for executive sessions allowed by RCW
42.30.110 and closed sessions, the City Clerk shall keep the minutes of all
meetings of the City Council. Audio and/or video recordings may be made of
Council meetings and if made shall be available to the public. Recording of quasi-
judicial proceedings shall be subject to the permission of the presiding
Councilmember and shall generally follow the requirements of General Rule 16
of the Washington Court Rules.2.
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2. TYPES OF MEETINGS
2.1 Regular Council Meetings: In accordance with RCW 35A.12.110 and EWMC
2.04.010, regular meetings of the City Council are on the first and third Tuesday
of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m.
2.2 Special Meetings: The Mayor or four members of the City Council may call a
special meeting of the City Council at any time by following the requirements set
fo1th in EWMC 2.04.020.
2.3 Study Sessions and Workshops: At the call of the Mayor or of a majority of
Councilmembers, and with no less than 24 hours of notice to the public and local
news media, the Council may meet info1mally in study sessions and workshops
(open to the public) to review forthcoming programs of the City, to receive
progress repo1ts on current programs, or to conduct procedures workshops. All
discussions during a study session or workshop shall be infonnal and do not
constitute official actions of the Council, and no final action will be taken by the
Council.
2.4 Executive Sessions: Executive sessions may be held in accordance with the
provisions of RCW 42.30.110. The Council may hold an executive session
during a regular or special meeting. Before convening in executive session, the
Mayor or Mayor pro tem shall cite the purpose of the Executive session in
accordance with RCW 42.30.110 and briefly describe the reason (not identifying
individuals or case numbers) publicly. The Mayor or Mayor pro tem shall fmther
announce the time when the Council is expected to return to open session. The
Mayor or Mayor Pro tem may extend an executive session by coming back into
open session and announcing the new time when the open session will reconvene.
If the executive session is concluded before the stated time, the City Council must
not reconvene in open session until the previously announced time.
All paiticipants in an executive session must keep confidential all infonnation
provided to them during executive sessions. Likewise, all who attend an
executive session must return any documents that ai·e distributed during the
executive sessions prior to the end of the executive session.
No final action can be taken during an executive session. Final action must be
taken in open session. See RCW 42.30.060(2)
The OPMA requires the announced pmpose of the executive session be entered
into the meeting minutes.
2.5 Closed Sessions: Under RCW 42.30.140, the OPMA does not apply to certain
types of meetings:
•Licensing
•licensing quasi-judicial matters
•matters under Administrative Procedure Act, and
•collective bargaining matters
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Therefore, the public may be excluded from those meetings. If the public is
excluded from a meeting that is not subject to the OPMA under this section, then
that meeting should be referred to as a “closed” session to distinguish it from an
“executive session” under the OPMA
2.6 Adjournment: The Chair shall adjourn all Regular and Special Council
Meetings no later than 9:00 p.m. Study Sessions and workshops shall adjourn no
later than 9:00 p.m. The City Council may extend these adjournment times upon
approval of a motion by a majority of the Council.
3.CHAIR AND DUTIES
3.1 Chair: The Mayor presides as Chair at meetings of the Council. If the Mayor is
absent, the Mayor Pro-Tem presides. If the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem are
both absent, the Council shall elect a Chair to preside. A Councilmember who
serves as Chair retains their right to vote on all matters brought before the
Council.
3.2 Call to Order: The Chair calls the meetings of the Council to order.
3.3 Points of Order: With assistance of the City Attorney, the Chair determines all
points of order, subject to the right of any member to appeal to the Council.
3.4 Substitution for Chair: The Chair may call upon the Mayor Pro-Tem or any
other member to temporarily chair the meeting.
4.PRIVELEGES OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
4.1 Forms of Address: The Mayor shall be addressed as “Mayor (surname).” “Your
Honor,” or Mr./Madam Mayor. Members of the Council shall be addressed
according to their preference as “Councilmember (surname),” “Councilor
(surname),” or Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. (surname). First names shall not be used during
open sessions.
4.2 Seating Arrangements: The Chair sits at the center of the Council. The City
Clerk assigns the remaining seating arrangements.
5.COUNCIL ORDER OF BUSINESS AND AGENDA
5.1 Officers: The Chair is the Presiding Officer of the Council. It is the duty of the
Presiding Officer to:
1.Call the meeting to order.
2.Keep the meeting to its order of business.
3. Control discussion in an orderly manner
a. Every Councilmember who wishes an opportunity to speak must be
recognized by the Chair.
b.Permit audience participation at the appropriate times.
c.Require all speakers to speak to the question and to observe the rules of
order.
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4.If a motion is made, the Chair identifies the Councilmember who made the
motion, identifies the Councilmember who seconded the motion, and restates
the motion or a summary of the motion before it is discussed and before it is
voted upon.
5.If a motion is voted upon, the Chair announces the result of the vote to ensure
the result understood by all members.
6. Resolve all agenda items.
5.2 Order of Business: The agenda serves to introduce items to the Council, to
establish the order of business and to give notice to the public. Exhibit A serves
as a guide for the normal order of business for all regular meetings. In preparing
the agenda, however, the City Clerk has discretion to amend the order of business.
Likewise, during a meeting, the Chair and the Council has discretion to amend the
order of business.
5.3 Consent Calendar: Consent items include items of a routine nature. The items
are listed collectively and passed with a single motion and vote. No discussion is
allowed. To pass, the motion to adopt the consent items must receive a
unanimous vote of the Councilmembers present. Before a motion to adopt is
made, a Councilmember may request that a specific item be removed from the
consent items and considered separately.
6.PREPARATION OF AGENDA
6.1 Staff Duties: Under the direction of the Mayor, the City Clerk or designee
prepares the agenda for each Council meeting setting forth a brief description of
each item and any supporting documentation to be considered by the Council.
6.2 Agenda Items: The Mayor, a Councilmember, or a Department Head may place
an item on the agenda to be considered by the City Council at a regular meeting.
Claims and other items calling for the payment of money where delay might
subject the City to interest or delinquent penalty may be added to the current
agenda.
6.3 Timing of Preparation: All agenda items must be submitted to the City Clerk by
3:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the next meeting. The City Clerk delivers a
packet before 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before a given meeting to the Mayor, to all
Councilmembers, and to all Department Heads. The agenda and packet will
normally be posted on the city’s website no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Friday
before the meeting, but in no event less than 24 hours before the meeting.
7.WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE COUNCIL
7.1 Written Correspondence: The City Council encourages citizens, interested
parties, or their authorized representatives, to address the Council by written
communication regarding any matter concerning the city’s business or over which
the Council had control at any time. The written communication may be
submitted by direct mail or by addressing the communication to the City Clerk
who will distribute copies to the Councilmembers. The communication will be
entered into the record without the necessity for reading as long as sufficient
copies are distributed to members of the audience/public.
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The Council believes that the following procedure for handling of written
correspondence addressed to the Council will best accommodate the desires and
concerns of the Council as set forth in this section.
Correspondence of an Information only Nature – If written correspondence is
purely of an informational nature and does not require a response, the City Clerk
will place the correspondence in the next agenda packet.
Routine Requests –If written correspondence addresses items of a routine nature
(minor complaints, routine requests, referrals, etc.), the City Clerk will place the
correspondence in the next agenda packet.
Significant Correspondence – If written correspondence requires Council
discussion or requires a response, the City Clerk may forward a copy to the
Mayor and City Council prior to the next Council Meeting and shall place it on
the next regular Council agenda.
Correspondence Directly Related to Quasi-Judicial Hearing Matters – If
written correspondence is directly related to quasi-judicial hearing matters, a copy
of the correspondence will be circulated to the council members at the time that
the matter comes before the council for its quasi-judicial consideration and as part
of the hearing course.
E-mails Directly Related to Quasi-Judicial Hearing Matters – If a City
Councilmember receives an e-mail directly related to quasi-judicial hearing
matters, he or she must forward it to the City Clerk. A copy of the e-mail will be
circulated to Councilmembers at the time that the matter comes before the City
Council for its quasi-judicial consideration and as part of the hearing course.
.VOTING AND MOTIONS
8.1 Voting: Votes during Council meetings shall be conducted as follows:
a.All votes shall be recorded by the City Clerk.
b.Each Councilmember shall vote on all questions and matters before the
Council, unless a valid reason, as determined by the Chair disqualifies him
or her from voting.
In general, abstaining from voting is only warranted when a City
Councilmember has a conflict of interest regarding a matter on which he or
she is called upon to vote or when a Councilmember’s participation in a
quasi-judicial matter may result in an appearance of fairness violation.
According to Robert’s Rules, abstention votes don’t count as a “yea” or
“nay.” Since abstainers are not voting, their vote will not be included in
the vote tally. However, the abstaining member is still counted for quorum
purposes.
c.The Mayor rarely participates in Council votes. State law prohibits the
Mayor from breaking a tie vote in the following situations: the passage of
an ordinance, the grant of a franchise or the revocation of a franchise, the
revocation of a license, or the payment of money. In other situations, the
Mayor may vote only when his or her vote is needed to break a tie vote.
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d. A tie vote, (3-3, 2-2) on an ordinance or on a matter requiring four
affirmative votes for passage is not final action of the matter but shall be
deemed to have tabled the matter until the next regular meeting at which
all seven Councilmembers are present. At that meeting, any
Councilmember may move to take the matter off the table. If no
Councilmember moves to take the matter off the table or if the motion to
take the matter off the table fails, then the matter is defeated. The City
Clerk will ensure all members are reminded that the Ordinance or matter is
pending.
e.A non-tie vote (3-2, 2-3, 3-1, 1-3) which fails for a lack of four affirmative
votes, if the matter requires four affirmative votes for passage, shall be
deemed to defeat the matter. Any Councilmember, however, may move to
reconsider the matter at the next regular meeting at which all seven
Councilmembers are present. See §8.5 below.
8.2 Motions:
a.Councilmembers must make their motion clearly and concisely. Motions
shall not include arguments for the motion within the motion. If a motion
does not receive a second, it dies. Motions that do not need a second
include: questions of privilege, orders of the day, points of order, objecting
to the consideration of the question, parliamentary inquiries, and points of
information.
b.After a motion and a second, the Chair states the motion, states the name
of the Councilmember who made the motion, states the name of the
Councilmember who seconded the motion, and gives members of the
Council an opportunity to discuss their opinions on the issue prior to the
vote.
c.Councilmembers should speak one at a time. No Councilmember should
speak twice, until all other Councilmembers have had an opportunity to
speak.
d.Once a motion and second is on the floor, no further citizen comments and
no further city staff comments may be heard. If a Councilmember wishes
to hear additional comments, he or she must make a request to the Chair
and the Chair must give his or her permission.
e.The maker of the motion may withdraw his or her motion at any time
without needing the consent of Council.
f.A motion to table requires a second and is debatable. The debate as to
whether to table the motion shall not include debate of the issue under
consideration. If a motion to table prevails, the Chair shall move to the
next item on the agenda. A tabled item can be reconsidered at the same
meeting or at the next regular meeting. Any Councilmember may move to
remove the item from the table for consideration. Such an item requires a
second and a majority vote of those present. If the item is not removed
from the table by the end of the next regular meeting, it shall be
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considered expired. A motion that expires may be re-noted for a later
agenda.
g. A motion to postpone to a certain time requires a second and is debatable,
is amendable, and may be reconsidered at the same meeting or a future
meeting. The issue or item being postponed is considered at that later time.
h. A motion to call for the question shall close debate on the main motion
and is non-debatable. This motion must receive a second and fails without
a 2/3 vote of those present. (If 7 Councilmembers are present, then 5 must
vote in the affirmative to meet this 2/3 requirement.) Debate is reopened if
the motion fails.
i.A motion to amend is defined as amending the motion that is on the floor
and needs to be seconded, by inserting or adding, striking out, or
substituting.
j.The motion maker, the Chair, or the City Clerk should repeat the motion
prior to voting. Following the vote, the Chair announces the results of the
vote and announces whether the question carried or was defeated. The
Chair may publicly state the effect of the vote for the benefit of the
audience before proceeding to the next item of business.
8.3 Requests for Written Motions: If required by the Chair or any Councilmember,
the City Clerk will reduce the motion to writing.
8.4 Disqualification: Any Councilmember who is disqualified by abstention from
voting on a matter shall not participate in the debate. The Councilmember shall
state the reason for the disqualification before abstaining from the vote.
8.5 Motions to Reconsider: No motion to reconsider an adopted quasi-judicial
written decision shall be entertained after the close of the meeting at which the
written findings and decision were adopted. For nonjudicial and other matters,
only a person who voted with the majority may move to reconsider a vote. The
motion must be made at the same or succeeding regular meeting, at which all
Councilmembers are present.
8.6 Questions of Interpretations: After consultation with the City Attorney, the
Chair decides all questions of interpretations of these policies and procedures and
all other questions of parliamentary nature, which may arise at a Council meeting.
If these Rules of Procedure do not address the question, the Chair should consult
the most recent version of Robert’s Rules of Order. Robert’s Rules of Order,
however, only serves as a guide and is not binding upon the Chair or upon the
Council.
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9.RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
9.1 In Writing: All Resolutions and Ordinance must be in writing.
9.2 Review by City Attorney: Before being presented at a meeting, the City
Attorney typically reviews proposed Resolutions and Ordinances.
9.3 Dissents & Protests: Any Councilmember has the right to express dissent from
or protest to any ordinance or resolution of the Council. Upon request of a
Councilmember, the City Clerk will enter the reason for the dissent or protest into
the minutes.
9.4 Format of Ordinances and Resolutions: Resolutions and Ordinances are in a
format determined by the City Attorney including numerical identification. A
Resolution or an Ordinance may only contain one subject. This one subject must
be clearly stated in the title. The Council may not amend a Resolution or an
Ordinance unless the amendment sets forth each modification in full. Subject to
the Mayor’s authority to veto an Ordinance, if a Resolution or an Ordinance is
passed, the Mayor signs it, the City Clerk attests it, and the City Attorney
approves it as to form.
10.PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
10.1 Sign-In: Before a public hearing starts, the Chair may require that all persons
wishing to speak sign their name, address, and indicate whether they wish to
speak as a proponent, opponent or from a neutral position. The Chair will not
permit any person who fails to sign in to speak until all those who have signed in
have given their testimony. The Chair may change the order of speakers so that
testimony is heard in the most logical groupings (i.e. order listed on sign-in sheet,
proponents, opponents, adjacent owners, etc.).
10.2 Timing; Representation: The City Council will take public testimony during a
public comment period. Persons appearing before the Council should limit their
comments to three minutes. Where an organization is appearing before the City
Council, it should designate a representative to speak on behalf of its members.
10.3 The Public Hearing Process: The Chair introduces the agenda item, opens the
public hearing and announces the following Rules of Order:
1.Unless a reasonable accommodation is needed because of a disability, all
comments must be made from the podium. Any individual making
comments shall first give their name and address.
2. Anyone making “out of order” comments is subject to removal from the
meeting.
3.There shall be no demonstrations (i.e. applause) during or at the
conclusion of anyone’s presentation.
4.The Chair may call City Staff to describe the matter under consideration.
5.The Chair calls upon proponents, opponents, and all other individuals who
wish to speak regarding the matter under consideration.
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6.The Chair inquires as to whether any Councilmember has questions to ask
the proponents, opponents, speakers or staff. If any Councilmember has
questions, the Chair will ask the appropriate individual to return to the
podium.
7.The Chair may afford a proponent an opportunity for rebuttal.
8.The Chair continues the public hearing to a time specific or closes the
public hearing.
The Council intends these rules to promote an orderly system of holding a public
hearing to give every person an opportunity to be heard and to ensure that all
individuals are provided a comfortable environment within which to exercise
his/her right of speech.
10.4 Quasi-Judicial Hearings: Quasi-judicial actions involve policy application
rather than policy making. The action will generally have a greater impact on
specific individuals than on the entire community. The proceedings are focused
on the Council arriving at a fact-based decision between two distinct alternatives
– pro or con. Examples of matters that courts have ruled to be quasi-judicial if a
public hearing is required include, but are not limited to: rezoning a specific site,
Planned Unit Development approval (PUD), and other types of zoning changes
which involve fact-finding and the application of general policy to a discrete
situation. Quasi-judicial actions do not include the legislative actions of adopting,
amending or revising comprehensive, community or neighborhood plans, or other
land use planning documents or the adoption of area-wide zoning ordinances or
the adoption of a zoning amendment that is of area-wide significance.
1.Appearance of Fairness Doctrine Applies to Quasi-Judicial Actions
If a proceeding is quasi-judicial, the “appearance of fairness doctrine” under
Washington State law is generally applicable (See RCW 42.36.010). If a
proceeding contains both legislative and adjudicative functions, it is
recommended that the appearance of fairness doctrine rules be followed by
the Council.
2. Obligations of Councilmembers in Quasi-Judicial Proceedings
In the event of a quasi-judicial proceeding of the Council, a Council member
should immediately disclose any interests that may appear to constitute a
conflict of interest. Councilmembers should recognize that the Appearance
of Fairness Doctrine does not require establishment of a conflict of interest,
but whether there is an appearance of conflict of interest to the average
person. This may involve a Councilmember’s business associate, or a
member of the Councilmember’s immediate family. It could involve ex parte
communications (that is, communication with one party to the quasi-judicial
matter without notice to or argument from the other party). Or it could
involve ownership of property in the vicinity, business dealings with the
proponents or opponents before or after the hearing, business dealings of the
Councilmember’s employer with the proponent or opponent, announced
predisposition, and the like. Prior to the quasi-judicial hearing, each
Councilmember should give consideration to whether a potential violation of
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the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine exists. If the answer is in the
affirmative, no matter how remote, the Councilmember should disclose such
fact to the City Attorney.
3.In addition to the Rules of Order set forth in Section 10.3, the following
rules should be observed during a quasi-judicial hearing:
a.The Chair announces the matter for consideration and asks
Councilmembers to disclose any ex parte oral or written
communications with a party, disclose any conflicts of interest, and
disclose any potential violations of the appearance of fairness
doctrine. After all disclosures are made, the Chair will ask if any
party to the quasi-judicial matter desires to challenge or request a
Councilmember to recuse himself/herself from the decision on the
matter. The challenge shall be placed on the record.
b. Anyone seeking to disqualify a Councilmember from participating
in a decision on the basis of a violation of the Appearance of
Fairness Doctrine must raise the challenge as soon as the basis for
disqualification is made known, or reasonably should have been
made known, prior to the issuance of the decision. Upon failure to
do so, the Doctrine may not be relied upon to invalidate the
decision. The party seeking to disqualify the Councilmember shall
state, with specificity, the basis for the disqualification.
c.In the case of the Council sitting as a quasi-judicial body, the Chair
shall have authority to request a Councilmember recuse
him/herself on the basis of an Appearance of Fairness violation.
Further, if two Councilmembers believe that an Appearance of
Fairness violation exists, such individuals may move to request a
Councilmember to recuse him/herself on the basis of an
Appearance of Fairness violation. A vote to require a
Councilmember to recuse him/herself from a quasi-judicial
proceeding requires an affirmative vote of two thirds of the total
members of the Council, not including the challenged
Councilmember, who would not be eligible to vote. Two thirds,
for this purpose, shall therefore be 4 councilmembers of the
remaining 6 Councilmembers eligible to vote. In arriving at his
decision, the Chair and other Councilmembers shall give due
regard to the opinion of the City Attorney.
b.A Councilmember who is recused from participating must leave
the hearing room until the matter under consideration has been
concluded.
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11.DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES OF CITIZENS:
11.1 Meeting Participation: The Council welcomes members of the public at all
Council meetings and encourages them to attend and participate. Whether a
speaker is a public member, a Councilmember, or City Staff, recognition of a
speaker by the Chair is a prerequisite for an orderly and effective meeting. The
City Council expects all speakers to deliver their comments in a courteous and
efficient manner and speak only to the specific subject under consideration. The
Chair has the discretion to have anyone making out of order comments or acting
in an unruly manner removed from the meeting.
Under the agenda item “Public Comment,” a member of the public may address
any item he or she wishes to discuss with the Mayor and Council. They shall first
obtain recognition by the Chair state their name, address, and the subject of their
comments. The Chair shall then allow the comments, subject to a three minute
limitation per speaker, or other limitations as the Chair or Council may deem
necessary.
11.2 Manner of Addressing the Council – Time Limit: Each person addressing the
Council shall step up to the podium, give his/her name and address in an audible
tone of voice. Unless further time is granted by the Council, a speaker shall limit
his/her remarks to three minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as
a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the Chair, members
of Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to enter into any
discussion, either directly or through the members of the Council. No questions
shall be asked of the Councilmembers, except through the Chair.
11.3 “Out of Order Comments”: Any person whose comments have been ruled out
of order by the Chair shall immediately cease and refrain from further improper
comments. The refusal of an individual to desist from inappropriate, disparaging,
or otherwise disruptive remarks after being ruled out of order by the Chair may
subject the individual to removal from the Council Chambers.
12.CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES:
The City of East Wenatchee’s Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces
provide an invaluable service to the City. Their advice on a wide variety of
subjects aids the Council in the decision-making process. Effective public
participation is an invaluable tool for local government. All City Advisory
Committees are advisory to the City Council and are not authorized to take
independent action representing the City with other agencies or bodies.
12.1 Establishment of Advisory Bodies: These advisory bodies will be established by
City Resolution or Ordinance, if required by state statute. The enacting resolution
will set forth the size of each advisory group, which will be related to its duties
and responsibilities; the term of office of its members; a statement of its purpose
and function; and timelines, if relevant to the scope of work. The Council may
dissolve any advisory body that, in their opinion, has completed its working
function or for any other reason.
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12.2 Appointments to Advisory Bodies: Vacancies may be advertised so that any
interested member of the public may submit an application. Applicants are urged
to be residents of the City of East Wenatchee, but applications from residents
living outside of the corporate boundaries may be considered if authorized by the
resolution or ordinance establishing the advisory body.
The Mayor appoints all members of the Planning Commission, and all members
of the remaining advisory bodies. All appointments occur during a regularly
scheduled City Council meeting.
Newly appointed members will receive a briefing by the Commission,
Committee, or Task Force Chairperson and/or City Staff regarding duties and
responsibilities of the members of the advisory body.
Appointees to advisory bodies may be removed prior to the expiration of their
term of office by a majority vote of the City Council.
12.3 Conduct of Business: The advisory body will normally adopt rules for
transaction of business and will determine the number of meetings necessary for
the business needs of the advisory group, unless otherwise established in the
enacting resolution or ordinance. All meetings are subject to the public meetings
laws of the State of Washington and City Ordinance.
13.FILLING COUNCIL VACANCIES AND SELECTING MAYOR PRO TEM
Purpose
The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to the City Council when a
Councilmember position becomes vacant before the expiration of the official’s
elected term of office. Pursuant to RCW 42.12.070 (6), a vacancy shall be filled
only until the next regular municipal election the person elected shall take office
immediately and serve the remainder of the unexpired term.
13.1 Notice of Vacancy: If a Council vacancy occurs, the Council will follow the
procedures outlined in RCW 35A.13.020. To fill the vacancy with the most
qualified person available until an election is held, the Council will distribute and
publish a notice of the vacancy, the procedure and deadline for applying for the
position.
13.2 Application Procedure: The Council will draw up an application form which
contains relevant information that will answer set questions posed by Council.
The Council will use the application form in conjunction with an interview of
each candidate to aid the Council’s selection of the new Councilmember.
13.3 Interview Process: At a regular or special Council meeting, open to the public,
the City Council shall decide which applicants to interview from the pool of
timely applications. Interviews for the selected applicants shall occur at the next
regular or special Council meeting. The City Clerk determines the order of the
interviews by drawing names. To make the interviews fair, the Chair will ask
applicants to voluntarily remain outside the Council Chambers while the City
Council interviews other applicants (RCW 42.30.030).
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The Chair asks each applicant to make a two-minute opening statement. Next
the City Council will question the applicant. Finally, the Chair asks the
applicant to make a two-minute closing statement. Since this is not a campaign,
comments about another applicant will not be allowed.
13.4 Selection of Councilmember: After all interviews are complete, the Council
may recess into executive session to discuss the qualifications of all candidates.
Nominations, voting and selection of a person to fill a vacancy will be conducted
during an open public meeting.
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13.5 Selection of Mayor Pro Tem: The City Council selects the Mayor pro tem.
Annually, at the first regular meeting each year Councilmembers may each
nominate one person for Mayor pro tem. Nominations require a second. Each
Councilmember is given the opportunity to submit a nomination for Mayor pro
tem. After all nominations are made, the Mayor will call for a vote on the
nominations in the order that they were made. As soon as one nominee receives a
majority vote of four votes of the Council, that Councilmember is declared the
Mayor pro tem. No votes are taken on the remaining nominees.
13.6 Removal of Mayor pro tem: The Mayor pro tem may be removed from office
upon an affirmative vote of four Councilmembers.
12.EFFECT/WAIVER OF RULES
It is the intent of the City Council that Council procedures be periodically reviewed as
needed.
The City Council adopts these rules of procedure for its sole benefit and to assist in the
orderly conduct of Council business. These rules of procedure do not grant rights or
privileges to members of the public or third parties. Failure of the City Council to adhere
to these rules shall not result in any liability to the City, its officers, agents, and
employees, nor shall failure to adhere to these rules result in invalidation of any Council
act. The City Council may, by a two-thirds vote of those members present and voting,
determine to temporarily waive any of the provisions herein. A two-thirds vote is five of
seven votes, four of six votes, four of five votes, and three of four votes.
13.SUSPENSION AND AMENDMENT OF RULES
15.1 Suspension of These Rules: Any provision of these rules may be temporarily
suspended by a majority vote of Councilmembers present at a meeting.
15.2 Amendment of These Rules: These rules may be amended or new rules adopted
by a majority vote of all members of the Council, provided that the proposed
amendments or new rules shall have been introduced into the record at a prior
Council meeting
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