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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2025 07 08*** Minutes presented for adoption out of order for Public Works Grant attachment - section on Emergency Declaration of Force Main at Central Ops Facility *** MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL July 8, 2025 EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 of 2 Mayor Swartz called an Executive Session from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to discuss potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1) subsection (i). CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Swartz in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center with audio remote access. Special notice for remote attendance and citizen comment were posted on the meeting agenda. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Swartz; Council Members Lombardi, Skaug, Fancher, Martinez, and Myers. Remote: Deputy Mayor Madewell. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Moses Lake School Board Member Paul Hill led the Flag Salute. AGENDA APPROVAL Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Agenda as presented, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. PRESENTATION Downtown Moses Lake Association (DMLA) DMLA Executive Director Mallory Miller provided a slide deck and brochure to share program highlights for the Main Street Tax Program. The DMLA aims to stimulate economic development and promote the area as an exciting place to live, shop, work, and play. This year’s Brews and Tunes event was a total sell out. DMLA coordinated a downtown cleanup with local businesses and schools for flower planting, a Family Picnic Day and other community projects. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION It Takes a Village – Joelle, Moses Lake, highlighted the importance of involving children in decision-making processes and teaching them compassion. She shared her personal experience of making decisions with her children in mind and emphasized the need to listen to children's ideas. Document Ref: W3HK6-YEMK6-DVMCR-KTWJ4 Page 1 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – July 8, 2025 pg. 2 Sleep Center Closure – Steven Glazman, Moses Lake, shared his challenges related to homelessness and emphasized the need for designated areas for people sleeping in their cars be within reach of community services. Fostering Pets during Detox and Recovery – Tina McKay, Cashmere, WA, stated she was a former homeless person in Moases Lake and shared her story of recovery, establishment of her non-profit Rough Recovery that houses pets for people seeking mental health or drug addiction treatment. Lighthouse Ministries of Wenatchee – Joseph Moriarty, Moses Lake, relayed the efforts of Pastor Shaun (Wenatchee) who is a resource to assist Moses Lake’s need for helping the homeless and addicted. Narcan Policy – Matt Paluch, Moses Lake, thanked Council for researching the Narcan dispensary before drafting a policy. Narcan Dispensary – Pamela Akerman, Moses Lake, wished to clarify a previous misunderstanding and emphasized she is not speaking for Samaritan Medical. She noted Samaritan does not charge for Narcan and it is available at Samaritan Pharmacy. PUBLIC HEARINGS #1 Western Avenue Vacate Ordinance 3070 Interim Community Development Director Vivan Ramsey reviewed recommendations made by staff for the requested vacate. Mayor Swartz opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m. Council requested Howard Homesley clarify the need to close this portion of Western Ave. He explained it was necessary to prevent prowling and vandalism. No other comments were made and the hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m. Council requested staff draft an ordinance for the vacation of Western Ave. with specific conditions to maintain public access for special events and to ensure emergency access. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to prepare an Ordinance to be presented August 26, 2025, second by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 7 – 0. #2 Abandon/Surplus Big Bend College Water and Sewer Main Resolution 4014 CIP Manager Leigh Ramsey advised that a water and sewer main infrastructure are no longer needed. The sewer main is a dead end serving only the college and a new water main has been installed. Mayor Swartz opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m. No comments were received and the hearing was closed. Action taken: Council Member Facher moved to adopt Resolution 4014 to abandon and surplus the Big Bend College water and sewer main, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0. #3 CONSENT AGENDA a. Claims and Payroll b. MVP Homes Intent to Annex Document Ref: W3HK6-YEMK6-DVMCR-KTWJ4 Page 2 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – July 8, 2025 pg. 3 c. Sligar Intent to Annex d. Dunes Pretreatment Plant Emergency Repair Authorization Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Council Member Meyers. The motion carried 7 – 0. OLD BUSINESS #4 Sleep, Sit, Lie, Camping, and Shopping Cart Regulation Ordinance 3072 Police Chief Dave Sands presented changes requested by Council for the downtown boundary for sit/sleep/lie as well as regulations for shopping cart issues. Council expanded the designated sit/sleep/lie area to include the Stratford Rd. and up Highway 17. Staff will present a new draft ordinance at the next meeting. #5 Graffiti Regulations Amendment Ordinance 3073 Interim Community Development Director Vivian Ramsey presented revised language for graffiti regulations that allow flexibility for staff to work with property owners. This amendment would also prohibit the sale or gifting of graffiti implements to minors. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to adopt Ordinance 3073 as presented, second by Council Member Meyers. The motion carried 7 – 0. NEW BUSINESS #6 Moses Lake School District Water Exemption Ordinance 3071 The school district contacted City staff regarding their need to irrigate athletic fields more than the City's watering restrictions allow for a complete watering cycle to all zones due to infrastructure and the size of the fields. Staff presented a temporary exception for the school district to water without the excess usage fee. Council will consider creating a rate structure for public entities at a future date. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt Ordinance 3071 with an extended end date of November 15, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0. STAFF REPORTS 2026 Budget Guidelines Memo – Finance Director Madine Prentice reviewed the process to be used to develop the FY 2026 budget. Staff will be considering key strategies, priorities, and objectives with the overall goal of allocating resources to meet City Council’s strategic priorities. Well 29 PFAS Treatment Options Technical Memo – City Engineer Richard Law shared the results and recommendations for treatment options at Well 29 to deal with the groundwater contamination. The PFAS levels in Well 29 fluctuate with the highest levels recorded in late fall and the lowest in the summer. Staff have explored two treatment options: granulated activated carbon and ion exchange resin. After pilot testing, granulated activated carbon was the most cost- effective option at $3.6 million. Staff have applied for a large grant from the state and have also requested federal funding to cover the costs. The goal is to have the treatment system designed within six months and operational by the end of 2026, with the possibility of pre-ordering long Document Ref: W3HK6-YEMK6-DVMCR-KTWJ4 Page 3 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – July 8, 2025 pg. 4 lead items to expedite the process. Dunes Treatment Plant Emergency Repair Authorization There was a power disruption that damaged a motor and blower. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into an emergency contract for repairs, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0. Wastewater Force Main Break Emergency Repair Authorization CIP Manager Leigh Ramsey reported on a leak at the Central Operations Facility which required emergency repairs and resulted in a temporary discharge of treated wastewater into the lake. The cost of repairs are estimated to be $275,000. Wastewater Manager Chris Campbell explained the leak detection and spill process. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into an emergency contract for repairs, second by Council Member Myers. The motion carried 7 – 0. Climate Element Grant: Interim Community Development Director Vivian Ramsey requested Council’s support to apply for a $150,000 grant to include a climate element in the updated Comprehensive Plan with the intention of use for an Environmental Impact Study. Council consensus was in support of the grant application. Upcoming Meetings: City Manager Rob Karlinsey announced upcoming meetings, including a special meeting on July 15 at 4:00 pm and a water strategy discussion planned for 4:00 p.m. prior to the regular Council Meeting on July 22. Grant County Homeless Task Force Appointments: Council agreed to maintain the current appointments of Council Members Myers and Martinez to the Grant County Homeless Task Force and to revisit all regional committee appointments in January. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council Member Myers reported that the Grant County Homeless Task Force passed bylaws. The Task Force is working on a 5-year plan with a survey being distributed throughout the business community. Council Member Martinez attended the STCU Business After Hours which expressed interest in wrapping the traffic control boxes as part of the city beautification. She attended the AWC Conference in the Tri-Cities where she learned of a program for Public Works accreditation with a Public Works Policy and Procedures manual. She also mentioned the City was again awarded a cost savings on employee medical premiums due to a successful Wellness Program. Council Member Lombardi relayed the Airport has completed their Six-year Plan and was very pleased with the outcome. He also wanted to applaud builders for their affordable housing, stating their contribution to incoming businesses. Mayor Swartz conveyed the success of the Student Exchange Program with Yonezawa, Japan, Document Ref: W3HK6-YEMK6-DVMCR-KTWJ4 Page 4 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – July 8, 2025 pg. 5 which is now completing its 44th year. He also noted the Red, White, Blue festivities held on July 3rd were a huge success. EXECUTIVE SESSION 2 of 2 Mayor Swartz called an Executive Session from 9:02 p.m. to 9:32 p.m. to discuss potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1) subsection (i) with no action to follow. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. ______________________________________ Dustin Swartz, Mayor ATTEST____________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk Document Ref: W3HK6-YEMK6-DVMCR-KTWJ4 Page 5 of 5 REF. 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