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CC Min 2022 03 22MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL March 22, 2022 STUDY SESSION Municipal Airport Operations Jeff Bishop with Effectuate provided an updated opinion on the feasibility report based on updated inflation rates. Cynthia Weed, legal counsel with the City’s bonding agency K&L Gates, discussed decades of history on various Public Development Authorities (PDA) in Washington State. Municipal Services Director Dave Bren presented four options for airport operations and recommended to keep the airport public with a private development agreement. City Council requested staff provide sample development agreements for options two and three at the next Council Meeting. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Mayor Hankins with audio remote access. Special notice for attendance and citizen comment were posted on the meeting agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Hankins called an executive session at 6:37 p.m. pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) and (i) for Property Sale and Potential Litigation for 30 minutes. The meeting reconvened at 7:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hankins; Deputy Mayor Myers; Council Members Fancher, Eck, Martinez, Swartz, and Madewell. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hankins led the Flag Salute. AGENDA APPROVAL Action taken: Council Member Eck moved to approve the Agenda as presented, second by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 7 – 0. SUMMARY REPORTS MAYOR’S REPORT Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Board Appointment Mayor Hankins recommended appointment of Jamie Nixon Garcia to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Board. Action taken: Council Member Swartz moved to confirm the appointment as presented, second by Council Member Eck. The motion carried 7 – 0. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Wellness Committee Recognition The Wellness Committee was recognized for their work in getting the “Well City” award from AWC again this year. This award gives employees and the City a 2% reduction on Document Ref: 6JGZQ-XRVCD-BR86X-IWNZG Page 1 of 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – March 22, 2022 pg. 2 medical benefit premiums. Municipal Services GIS Technician New Hire A brief introduction was given of the new GIS Technician Arianna Jarrett. She worked as a temporary employee in July of 2021 and was the successful candidate for the regular full- time status position. WMCA President’s Award City Clerk Debbie Burke was awarded the Washington Municipal Clerk’s Association President’s Award of Distinction. She was nominated by City Manager Allison Williams with letters of support from former Mayor David Curnel and City Attorney Katherine Kenison. Lakeside Disposal Spring Clean Up Event Aaron Lawhead introduced himself and Warren Tracy from Lakeside Disposal. They shared that there will be a spring clean-up on April 23 and 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for City residents to bring any extra trash to the Surf ‘n Slide parking lot for disposal. MLIRD Lake Clean Up Several community groups participated in the annual clean up event last weekend. Extra Territorial Application Process Hold Staff is requesting a hold on level 3 and 4 Extra Territorial Agreement applications to allow adequate time to present a draft update to the code and cost evaluations. Action taken: Council Member Eck moved to approve the hold on level 3 and 4 Extra Territorial Agreement applications for 60 days, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. Redflex Amnesty Program Extension The Grant County District Court is working with the new photo enforcement vendor and the Administrative Offices of the Court on the implementation of the electronic interface to process citations. Staff requests to reinstate the amnesty program through June 30, 2022, to allow for a reduction in the ticket cost in order to clear some of the backlog for District Court once the implementation is complete. Action taken: Council Member Swartz moved to authorize the Redflex Amnesty Program, as presented, second by Deputy Mayor Myers. The motion carried 7 – 0. County Urban Growth Area Application REC is seeking support for their UGA expansion application being submitted directly to Grant County. Grant County requested an analysis form the City since it failed to meet the deadline for the City’s annual UGA amendment application process that was completed in November. Action taken: Council Member Eck moved to support the application of REC to Grant County to add 163 acres into the City’s Urban Growth Area. In supporting the motion, the City Council finds: Document Ref: 6JGZQ-XRVCD-BR86X-IWNZG Page 2 of 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – March 22, 2022 pg. 3 •The City’s Comprehensive Plan, adopted November 21, 2022, recommended a reduction of the City’s UGA by 721 acres in order to allow the City to more appropriately service the growth of the City based on the Buildable Lands Analysis adopted with the Comprehensive Plan. •The City’s Buildable Lands Analysis that supports the City’s Comprehensive Plan recommends consideration of applications that do not provide a net increase in the City’s Urban Growth Area. •The City’s Buildable Lands Analysis identifies that UGA amendment applications that would increase development opportunities for industrial lands should be prioritized over additional housing in the UGA. •The City’s Buildable Lands Analysis provides direction that changes to land use should be generally compatible with surrounding land uses and have adequate public infrastructure to serve the proposed use. •The area is served by City urban services and the needed sewer upgrades are in the City’s Capital Facilities Plan adopted as a part of the City’s newly adopted Comprehensive Plan. •The surrounding City Zoning is Industrial. •The Application is consistent with RCW 36.70A and the City’s newly adopted Comprehensive Plan, contingent on County action to provide for Urban Growth Area amendments proposed in the City’s application. •That there be a pre-annexation agreement in place. Second to the motion given by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. PUBLIC HEARING #1 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Resolution 3884 The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan is an update to the Department’s 2016 Parks Master Plan, adopted in compliance with the State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office guidelines. This Plan, along with a series of other planning documents, provides a framework for future planning efforts and will act as a road map, guiding the City and Department over the next five years and beyond. Staff received support documents from the Colville Confederated Tribes as well as from the Department of Ecology regarding SEPA. Mayor Hankins opened the hearing at 7:34 p.m. No written comments or requests to speak were received and the hearing was closed. Action taken: Council Member Eck moved to adopt Resolution 3884 as presented, second by Council Member Swartz. The motion carried 7 – 0. CONSENT AGENDA #2 a. City Council meeting minutes dated May 25, 2021 b. Claim ACH 136-141 in the amount of $671,924.18; Claim Checks 155391 – 155616 in the amount of $1,302,761.56; No payroll since last meeting c. Watermain Easement Resolution 3887 Document Ref: 6JGZQ-XRVCD-BR86X-IWNZG Page 3 of 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – March 22, 2022 pg. 4 d. Abandon Watermain Easement Resolution 3888 e. Award COF Misc. Upgrades Project f. Award Reservoir 2 Painting Project g. Barrington Point Phase 4b Plat Improvement Resolution 3892 h. Groff Elementary Plat Improvement Resolution 3893 i. Lauzier Field Project Award Action taken: Deputy Mayor Myers moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Council Member Eck. The motion carried 7 – 0. OLD BUSINESS #3 Hay Boy Farms Land Lease Settlement Agreement Due to the discovery of the water rights issue on the Hay Boy Land Lease, staff is recommending a settlement agreement to reimburse them for cost of fall seeding. Action taken: Mayor Hankins moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a settlement agreement of $6,110 with Hay Boy Farms, second by Council Member Swartz. The motion carried 7 – 0. #4 Wireless Regulations Code Change Ordinance After reviewing the Municipal Code, it was necessary to amend the City's regulations to comply with the FCC Order. Since 5G deployment has reached Moses Lake, it was necessary to adopt interim regulations so the City can process applications in compliance with federal statutes and the FCC Order. The Public Hearing for the extension of the Interim Ordinance will be held April 12. NEW BUSINESS #5 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Resolution 3889 An Advisory Council on Housing will provide input while implementing the seven strategies from HB 1220, which are in line with policies and goals identified in the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Applications are due March 31. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to adopt Resolution 3889 as presented, second by Council Member Eck. The motion carried 7 – 0. #6 Development Fee Schedule Update Resolution 3890 The water system development fees need to be updated to keep pace with the West Coast Cities Consumer Price Index (CPI). The water rights charge has been in Code but not in the schedule and was added to the development fee schedule update. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to adopt Resolution 3890 as presented, second by Mayor Hankins. The motion failed 2 - 5. Deputy Mayor Myers, and Council Members Swartz, Madewell, Eck and Fancher were opposed. #7 Park Board Manual Resolution 3891 Parks staff has created a Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Handbook Document Ref: 6JGZQ-XRVCD-BR86X-IWNZG Page 4 of 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – March 22, 2022 pg. 5 that will answer a new or returning board member’s questions and cover the basics to help provide an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the advisory board. Action taken: Council Member Swartz moved to adopt Resolution 3891 as presented, second by Council Member Eck. The motion carried 7 – 0. #8 Grant County Chipping Program ILA Staff is requesting to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Grant County Public Works to offset the cost of the curbside chipping program provided to citizens. This program is partially funded by a Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Grant. The program starts on Monday. Action taken: Council Member Swartz moved to approve the Grant County Chipping ILA, as presented, second by Council Member Eck. The motion carried 7 – 0. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Legislative Update Police Chief Kevin Fuhr reviewed important clarifications related to police reform on use of force laws that were adopted on HB 2037, HB 1735, and HB 1719. Housing Program Annual Report City Manager Allison Williams thanked Housing Coordinator Cari Cortez for her work on the Housing Program Annual Report. The report will be emailed to Council. Sinkiuse Clock Repair The Sinkiuse clock was taken down for repair and repainting. The goal is to have the clock back in service by Sunday, April 17. Council Member Martinez requested staff to work on keeping the flowers trimmed that are planted the clock to eliminate driver safety concerns on the roundabout. Website Redesign Surveys Surveys have been published for public and employee input as part of the City’s website redesign effort. There will also be a public photo contest later in the Spring. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Fancher discussed the growth that is occurring in Moses Lake. He clarified that a Les Schwab Tire Center is being built next to Denny’s. He also commended staff for their positive attitudes and their accessibility when processing new permits. Council Member Martinez requested a letter of support for the Watershed Council federal funding application. City Manager Williams also asked for approval on a letter of support for Samaritan Hospital Maternity Ward federal funding applications. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the letters of support for the Watershed Council and Samaritan Hospital federal funding applications, second by Council Member Swartz. The motion carried 7 – 0. Document Ref: 6JGZQ-XRVCD-BR86X-IWNZG Page 5 of 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – March 22, 2022 pg. 6 ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ______________________________________ Dean Hankins, Mayor ATTEST____________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk Document Ref: 6JGZQ-XRVCD-BR86X-IWNZG Page 6 of 6 Signature Certificate Reference number: 6JGZQ-XRVCD-BR86X-IWNZG Document completed by all parties on: 14 Apr 2022 15:42:09 UTC Page 1 of 1 Signer Timestamp Signature Mayor Dean Hankins Email: dhankins@cityofml.com Shared via link Sent:13 Apr 2022 15:58:18 UTC Viewed:14 Apr 2022 02:29:06 UTC Signed:14 Apr 2022 02:29:42 UTC IP address: 136.143.151.109 Location: Moses Lake, United States Debbie Burke Email: dburke@cityofml.com Sent:13 Apr 2022 15:58:18 UTC Viewed:13 Apr 2022 15:58:19 UTC Signed:14 Apr 2022 15:42:09 UTC IP address: 63.135.54.162 Location: Moses Lake, United States Signed with PandaDoc PandaDoc is a document workflow and certified eSignature solution trusted by 30,000+ companies worldwide.