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2010 11 097090 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL November 9,2010 CouncilPresent: Jon Lane,Bill Ecret, DickDeane, KarenLiebrecht,Brent Reese,Richard Pearce, and David Curnel The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Lane. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Lt. Col. Jim O'Connell led the Council in the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE Lt.Col. Jim O'Connell from Fairchild AirForce Base explained that because of the improvements to the runways at Fairchild they will be moving to the old Larson Air Force Base for about 11 months beginning in January 2011.He provided information on their activities. There was some discussion on the traffic impacts and security issues that wouldresult from the presence of the Air Force in Moses Lake. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes:The minutes of the October 26,2010 meeting were presented for approval. Accept Work - PioneerWav Sidewalk Proiect:Harden Construction has completedworkon the /Q*/y 2010 PioneerWay Sidewalk Project.The workshould be accepted and the 60 day lien period entered into. Accept Work -Sewer Lining Proiect:Michels Pipe Service has completed work on the 2010 Sewer //£?(? Lining Project.The work should be accepted and the 60 day lien period entered into. Nuisance Abatement:The Council should set November 23as the dateto consider a resolution //Q y to abate nuisances at 823 Polo Ridge. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese and passed unanimously. Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims, certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council for approval and is retained for public inspection at city hall.As of November 9,2010 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $832,864.86; prepaid claims in the amounts of $10,325.14,$6,970.57,and $16,765.25;claim checks in the amount of $772,536.12;and payrollin the amounts of $27,943.57 and $1,444.56. Dr. Curnel questioned the nearly $8,000 bill with regards to the ice rink. Spencer Grigg, Parks and Recreation Director,explained that major repairs were needed to the ice rink before it could be put into operation. Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the billsand checks be approved,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously. //? 7091 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 9,2010 COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS /Q/Q ORDINANCE -2011 BUDGET -1st READING/PUBLIC HEARING An ordinance was presented which establishes the budget for 2011. The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for the year of 2011 was read by title only. The public hearing was opened. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. IO3 0 SIGNS - COVEY Ron Covey requested permission to place political signs on city property in the designated (T | locations.' Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the request be granted,seconded by Dr. Curnel,and passed unanimously. 100,0 SIGNS - HANSEN Mick Hansen requested permission to place political signs on city property in the designated locations. ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that the request be granted,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS jQ)0'&ORDINANCES -TAXATION -2ND READINGS Ordinances were presented which fix theestimated amount tobe received bythe city from property taxes in 2010 and sets the tax levy rate. The ordinance fixing the estimated amount tobe received for municipal purposes from taxations onassessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2011 was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese movedthatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously. <T\ n 7092 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 9,2010 The ordinance fixing the amount tobe received for municipal purposesfrom taxations onassessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2011 was read bytitle only. ActionTaken:Mr.Deane moved thatthe second readingofthe ordinancebe adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND 5.22 -PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS -2nd READING /Od?^ An ordinance was presented which increases the fee for a pawnbroker or secondhand dealer license in order to cover the cost of the background investigation. The ordinance amending Chapter 5.22ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers"was read by title only. ActionTaken:Dr.Curnelmoved that the second readingofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND 6.06 -HAZARDOUS DOGS - 2nd READING An ordinance was presented which amends the hazardous dog regulations by allowing an exemption to the requirement to register certain dogs ifthey pass the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen test.The amendment also includes exemptions fordogs which do not reside in the city or are brought to the city for a limited time. ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second readingofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND 10.12 -PARKING REGULATIONS -1st READING An ordinance was presented which prohibits parking on both sides of Broadway Avenue from I-90 to West Broadway.The Department of Transportation will be overlaying Broadway from I-90to Highway 17 in the spring of 2011 and are willing to include the bike lane improvements in their project.The costto the citywillbe about $15,000 for replacing the catch basin grates and painting the extra stripes and symbols. Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that the bike lanes on Broadway is a top priority of the Trails Planning Team and this is a great opportunity to convert the parking lanes into bike lanes.He mentioned that of the 34 property owners contacted only two were opposed to the project. Mike Riggs,Trails Planning Team,statedthat these bikelanes would promote safe biking in Moses Lake. There was some discussion concerning the conversion of the parking lanes to bike lanes. Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -RANDOLPH ROAD ANNEXATION -1st READING An ordinance was presented which provides for the annexation of approximately 1,097 acres of property located adjacentto Randolph Road and from Randolph Road northeastto Stratford Road. //&0 /ozy /Ocr^ 7093 CITY COUNCILMINUTES November 9, 2010 The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the Randolph Road annexation to the City of Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits ofthe City of Moses Lake was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. I13^RESOLUTION -AMBULANCE UTILITY FEE A resolution was presented which adjusts the Ambulance Utility Fee from $4.70 to $12.85 per month per user. The resolution establishing ambulance service utility rates was read by title only. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided information on the ambulance utility fee. There was considerable discussion by the Council on the operation and funding ofthe ambulance service. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel. There was additional discussion by the Commission on the proposed rate increase. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the motion be amended to reduce the rate to $11.38 per (\j month,increase the contribution from the General Fund to $186,100,seconded by Dr.Curnel.» There was some discussion by the Council. The amendment passed with Mr.Pearce,Dr.Curnel,Mrs.Liebrecht, and Mr.Ecretinfavorand Mr. Deane opposed as he felt any change should wait until after study sessions are held,Mr.Reese opposed to increasingthe contribution from the General Fund,and Mr.Lane opposed as he felt there were other options available. The amended motion passed with Mr.Pearce,Dr.Curnel,Mrs.Liebrecht,and Mr.Ecretin favor and Mr.Deane,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Lane opposed. iify .fi RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -MAIERS INDUSTRIAL PARK.INC. A resolution was presentedwhich allows Maiers Industrial Park,Inc.to construct a newshopand office building on unplatted property located north ofWheeler Road.A preliminary plat has been submitted for the property and is currently proceeding through the process. A resolution allowing Maiers Industrial Park,Inc.to build on unplatted property was read by title only. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,statedthatthereis a proposal to construct 16,775 square feet of office and shop spaceonthe property currently in the platting process. Larry Angell,Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing Maiers Industrial Park,Inc.,stated that the property owner wishes to begin construction prior to completion ofthe platting process. Ti C\ 7094 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 9,2010 Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION SIDEWALK -DEVIATION Brett Dillmann,Facility Manager for Chase Bank,requested a deviation to allow the sidewalk adjacent to Chase Bank tobe replaced with a concrete sidewalk rather than the required pavers. It was pointed out that the ordinance would need to be changed in order to allow a concrete sidewalk to be installed in the paver district. Mr.Dillman mentioned thatthe bank isonthe edge ofthe paver district at Fourth and Division.He pointed outthatupgrading the sidewalk also includes irrigation,lights,andlandscaping as well as otherissues such as signallights,signage, and drainage requested bythe city.Hestatedthatthe estimateis approximately $250,000 to replace the sidewalks with pavers andabout$100,000 with concrete. There was some discussion,and itwas the consensus ofthe Councilthat Chase Bank should work with staff on the required improvements. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE RAMPS -DOWNTOWN Information was presented which shows both the public and private handicapped parking spaces in the downtown area.Staff requested direction for constructing accessible ramps at locations in the downtown area. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that staff be authorized to install accessible ramps at the following locations: 1.A double space on Division next to the Andrew's Hallmark Shop 2. A single space on Beech Street next to the MAC 3. A single space on Balsam Street next to th Le Tejanita Bakery 4. A single space on Beech Street next to the Swenson Building seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS SIGN ON RIGHT-OF-WAY -PIONEER PIT STOP Deborah Redford,Pioneer Pit Stop,LLC,requested a variance for the placement ofa sign in city right-of-way at 1211 S.Pioneer Way.The sign would be placed adjacent tothe existing sign atthe Pioneer Pit Stop business. //%> ///S /DJO 7095 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 9,2010 Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that discussions with staff about the sign took place after the agenda was delivered to Council.The existing free standing sign will be replaced by a new sign within city right-of-way. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the request be granted with the stipulation that a license for use of city right-of-way be signed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS /003 INVESTMENT REPORT The city received $10,215.59 in investment income for October 2010. SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME The city received $390,800.44 in sales tax and $61,950.36 in transient rental income in October 2010. The regular meeting was recessed at 9:10 p.m.and the Council met in a 30 minute executive session with the City Attorney to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened.The r^gttteyneeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. ATTES '#a« ,Mayor Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director r "