HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-2026 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Zoom and City Hall, 271 9th St NE, East Wenatchee, WA
City of East Wenatchee Council Meeting Minutes 02-03-2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Crawford called the East Wenatchee City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Community Member and Wenatchee Valley Nursing Program Student Evelyn Mejia led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Stimmel (Zoom), Councilmember Arnold, Councilmember Harrison,
Councilmember Castellente, Councilmember Magdoff (Zoom), Councilmember Johnson and
Councilmember Hepner (Zoom).
Councilmember Castellente moved to excuse Councilmember Magdoff from the
meeting. Councilmember Harrison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COUNCILMEMBER DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No Councilmembers indicated conflicts with any of the items on the agenda.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of the 2026 Krake Law PLLC Contract for Provision of Legal Services (Conflict).
b. Approval Voucher Report, Checks: 62663-62668, in the amount of $15,634.51.
c. Approval Voucher Report, Checks: 64892-64942, in the amount of $254,540.62.
d. Approval of 01-15-2026 Special Meeting Minutes.
e. Approval of 01-20-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.
f. Approval of 01-22-2026 City Council Workshop Minutes.
Motion by Councilmember Johnson to approve agreements, vouchers, and minutes as
presented. Councilmember Stimmel seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
Councilmember Magdoff joined the meeting at 6:07 p.m.
7. PRESENTATIONS
a. RiverCom 911’s Executive Director Doug Jones presented a PowerPoint on RiverCom 911
Sales Tax Proposal slated to be on the Special Election on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Comments provided by Councilmember Castellente, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember
Magdoff, Councilmember Harrison, and Councilmember Stimmel.
City of East Wenatchee Council Meeting Minutes 02-03-2026
8. MAYOR’S REPORT
a. Mayor Crawford reported attending the AWC City Action Days in Olympia and
participated in legislative discussions, noting AWC’s ongoing advocacy and legal
support for cities.
b. Mayor Crawford reminded Council that AWC hosts weekly City Action Calls on Friday
at 12:30 p.m. to provide updates on legislation impacting cities. Council members
were encouraged to sign up for these updates.
c. Mayor Crawford announced City Hall would be closed on February 16 in observance
of President’s Day.
9. COUNCIL REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Councilmember Castellente announced the celebration of Wenatchee’s 2026 Community
Impact Awards, scheduled for February 26, and noting Sheriff Morrison would be recognized
with the Local Hero Award and Mayor Crawford would be recognized with the Public Life
and Award.
b. Councilmember Magdoff reported she had just completed her first day of AARP Tax
Assistance (for the year) at the Eastmont Community Center.
10. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 06:49 p.m.
Jerrilea Crawford, Mayor
Attest:
Anna Laura Leon, City Clerk
Jerrilea Crawford (Feb 18, 2026 12:51:50 PST)
Jerrilea Crawford
5b. 02-03-2026 City Council Minutes
Final Audit Report 2026-02-18
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By:City Clerk (cityclerk@eastwenatcheewa.gov)
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