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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-2026 Council Workshop MinutesMINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION Thursday, February 19, 2026 City Hall Council Chambers, 271 9th St NE, East Wenatchee, WA 02-19-2026 Council Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 1 Present: Councilmember Shayne Magdoff (Zoom), Councilmember Ken Arnold, Councilmember Christine Johnson, Councilmember Paul Harrison, Councilmember Ettore Castellente, and Councilmember Taylor Stimmel. WORKSHOP SESSION Councilmember Arnold called the East Wenatchee City Council Workshop to order at 5:32 p.m. 1. BANNER POLICY REVISIONS Mayor Crawford presented a draft version of the revised Banner Display Policy. Discussion took place regarding the city’s ability to accept monetary donations from organizations/residents, display schedules, and inquiries regarding the financial difference between a flag vs. a banner. Comments were provided by all Councilmembers present. No action was taken by the Council. 2. RECAP OF URBAN GROWTH MEETING (1/15/2026) Community Development Director Curtis Lillquist provided a recap of the Special Meeting that took place on January 15, 2026, and encouraged the Council to ask any additional questions as needed. No action was taken by the Council. 3. HOUSING TYPES PRESENTATION Community Development Director Curtis Lillquist guided a discussion with the Council to review options to allow additional housing types in the Residential Low Density (R-L) District Zones. The options ranged from maintaining the current regulations to allowing up to fourplexes on R-L lots. Comments provided by all Councilmembers present. No action was taken by the Council. 4. HOUSING ITEMS: RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY DISTRICT HOUSING TYPES DISCUSSION Community Development Director Curtis Lillquist reviewed draft housing action items intended to support the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan and help create conditions that encourage housing development at a variety of affordability levels. Proposed updates included regulatory updates, partnerships with housing organization, infrastructure planning, and public engagement strategies to support future housing initiatives. Comments provided by all Councilmembers present. No action was taken by the Council. 5. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Jerrilea Crawford, Mayor Attest: Anna Laura Leon, City Clerk Jerrilea Crawford (Mar 27, 2026 16:42:56 PDT) Jerrilea Crawford 5b. 02-19-2026 Council Workshop Minutes Final Audit Report 2026-03-27 Created:2026-03-27 By:City Clerk (cityclerk@eastwenatcheewa.gov) Status:Signed Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAjSkYhXpZvnlObhbTTwofGN_S8uRHk1mz "5b. 02-19-2026 Council Workshop Minutes" History Document created by City Clerk (cityclerk@eastwenatcheewa.gov) 2026-03-27 - 10:39:33 PM GMT Document emailed to Jerrilea Crawford (jcrawford@eastwenatcheewa.gov) for signature 2026-03-27 - 10:39:37 PM GMT Email viewed by Jerrilea Crawford (jcrawford@eastwenatcheewa.gov) 2026-03-27 - 11:42:29 PM GMT Document e-signed by Jerrilea Crawford (jcrawford@eastwenatcheewa.gov) Signature Date: 2026-03-27 - 11:42:56 PM GMT - Time Source: server Agreement completed. 2026-03-27 - 11:42:56 PM GMT