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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025 06 24MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL June 24, 2025 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 notices for remote attendance and citizen comment were posted on the meeting agenda. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Swartz; Deputy Mayor Madewell; Council Members Lombardi, Skaug, Fancher, Martinez, and Myers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Madewell led the Flag Salute. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Swartz proposed moving Western Ave. Vacate Public Hearing to be after item (6) in Old Business. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the agenda as changed, second by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 7 – 0. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION Sleep Center Closure – Moses Lake residents Paul Nowlin, Paster Jose Uresti, and Joseph Moriarty provided input on the June 3 Community Roundtable, partnership interest from Life Church 360, and an opportunity to foster pets while individuals are at treatment facility. Narcan Dispensing – Moses Lake residents Debbie Doran-Martinez, Pamela Akerman, Dr. Natalie Paluch, Theresa Adkinson, and Wenatchee resident John Schampman provided comments on proposed regulations to ban dispensing at the library or on other city property. Library Services – Sarah Delacruz, Moses Lake, asked the Council to share comments made at their retreat regarding library services to eliminate rumors being posted on social media. (#1 Public Hearing moved to be heard after item #6) #2 Eastlake Drive Vacate Ordinance 3071 Mayor Swartz announced that this public hearing will be postponed to the July 8 meeting. CONSENT AGENDA #3 a. Electronic Transfer: N/A Checks: 170359 – 170614 - $910,937.94 Payroll Checks: 06-06-2025 PR #66783-66824 - $15,027.56 Electronic Payments: 06-06-2025 Direct Deposit - $760,374.95 b. Award Seal Coat Project GC2025-240 Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Council Member Myers. The motion carried 7 – 0. Document Ref: EDNYL-R8CDG-2RFPC-VYZMR Page 1 of 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – June 24, 2025 pg. 2 OLD BUSINESS #4.1 Post Sleep Center Closure Transition Plan Housing and Grants Manager Liz Murillo-Busby presented the final plan for the sleep center closure that includes a public awareness campaign of revised camping regulations, 24/7 case management and transportation coordination, costs of the closure, and process to surplus equipment. Council discussed regulations enforced in other cities and potential issue of shopping carts being disposed of in the lake. Action taken: Council Member Fancher proposed to approve the Sleep Center Closure Plan as presented, noting that shopping carts must not be on public property and allowing 60 days to surplus the sleep center units with second by Council Member Myers. The motion carried 7 – 0. #4.2 Camping Regulations Amendment – First Presentation Chief Sands reviewed changes to enforcement measures and plans to work with landowners to cooperate for the trespassing of camping on private property. #5 Regulations for Narcan on City Property Ordinance 3072 Council postponed adoption due to the number of varying opinions on definitions for distribution of Narcan. Staff will bring back a new draft after collecting input from other entities. Action taken: Council Member Lombardi moved to postpone adoption of Narcan distribution regulations, second by Council Member Myers. The motion carried 6 – 1, Mayor Swartz opposed. Proposed action: Council Member Swartz moved to approve the ordinance except for changing authorization from city manager to council. The motion failed 2 – 5. Deputy Mayor Madewell, Council Members Myers, Fancher, Skaug, and Martinez were opposed. #6 Sand Dunes WWTF Blower Motor Repair Contract Public Works Director Brian Baltzell requested approval of repairs, noting that it could take up to four months to acquire necessary equipment. Finance Director Madeline Prentice mentioned that we are still waiting for a response from our insurance pool and Grant County PUD regarding insurance coverages. Action taken: Council Member Myer moved to approve the repair contract, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. PUBLIC HEARING (originally agenda item #1) Western Avenue Vacate Ordinance 3070 Development Review Manager Corey Davisson presented the request to vacate Western Ave., prompting discussion on implications to arterial access, utilities, and future development. Mayor Swartz opened the hearing at 8:55 p.m. Western Pacific Engineering Project Manager Dan Leavitt, property tenant Bruce Preston, residents Linette May and Baily Cole, and project developer Howard Homesley provided testimony. Document Ref: EDNYL-R8CDG-2RFPC-VYZMR Page 2 of 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – June 24, 2025 pg. 3 Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to continue the Public Hearing at 9:36 p.m. to the next meeting so staff can provide information regarding the right of way for public access, second by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 7 – 0. STAFF REPORTS Downtown Moses Lake Association (DMLA) & Summer Concert Series Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Doug Coutts reported that the Saturday picnic hosted by DMLA was a success and he invited everyone to attend the concerts at McCosh Park June 27 through July 25, as well as the Red, White, & Boom event on July 3. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTSS Council Member Myers stated that Grant County Transit regular meeting has been moved to June 26 at 6:30 p.m. because of the Juneteenth holiday. Council Member Martinez shared that the delegation from Japan Airlines visited the Port of Moses Lake, talked about the history they have in our city, and inquired why we have the fireworks on the 3rd rather than the 4th in order to clear up questions for the community. The reason being a higher cost from the limited number of vendors providing these services. Council Member Lombardi announced that the Municipal Airport will hold a special meeting tomorrow. He attended a hearing at the Port of Moses Lake where the Industrial Development District was approved. The meeting with dignitaries from Japan Airlines was a success. Mayor Swartz announced that the dates for the Sister City Exchange have been set for Moses Lake students to visit Japan from July 25 to August 4 and then Japanese students will be in Moses Lake from August 11 to 17. He noted that there won't be sufficient time for the annual fundraiser auction this year, but one of the host parents is organizing a popcorn fundraiser. There are also preparations underway for the program's 45th Anniversary celebration in 2026. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Swartz called an Executive Session from 9:50 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to consider sale price of real estate and discuss litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1) subsections (c) and (i) with no action to follow. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. ______________________________________ Dustin Swartz, Mayor ATTEST____________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk Document Ref: EDNYL-R8CDG-2RFPC-VYZMR Page 3 of 3 REF. 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