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2013 02 12^J <J ^J 7353 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL February 12,2013 Council Present:Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Jason Avila,David Curnel,Jon Lane,and Karen Liebrecht Absent:Brent Reese The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Ecret. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Brent Blake,artist, led the Council in the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None CONSENT AGENDA Minutes:The minutes of the January 22 meeting were presented for approval. Blackstone OTR Final Major Platand Findings of Fact:Castle Farms Enterprises has submitted //£(^ a one-lot final platof 27 acres located on Randolph Road, the site of the Blackstone OTR facility. The site is zoned Heavy Industrial,which corresponds with the Comprehensive Plan Land use Designation of Industrial.The Planning Commission recommended that the final platbe approved with conditions.The Findings of Fact were also provided MLSD 161 Final Major Plat and Findings of Fact:Moses Lake School District 161 has submitted //<Atf a final plat for a two lot plat of 80 acres which includes all of the School District's property between the existing high school and the freeway.The portionof the site north of Yonezawa is zoned Public and the portion south of Yonezawa is zoned C-2,General Commercial.The zoning corresponds with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations for these parcels.The Planning Commission recommended that the final plat be approved with conditions.The Findings of Fact were also provided Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Avila, 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 the Civic Center.As of February 12,2013 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $700,112.05; prepaid claims in the amount of $5,527.62,$13,005.90,and $39,794.66;claim checks in the amount of $1,374,416.42;and payroll in the amount of $333,072.17. Dr.Curnel questioned the payments to Lakeside Disposal and Redflex. Staff explained the payments. Action Taken:Dr. Curnel moved that the bills and checks be approved,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None 7354 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 12, 2013 PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS /IdU POPLAR SANDS -ACCESS James Cortines,representing the two homeowner associations for Poplar Sands Phase I and Phase II,explained that the development has been in existence for about 30 years and is still not complete.There are four lots stillto be developed and the new owners have indicated they do not wish to be included in the existing homeowner associations.In orderto separate this property from the existing development,the property will need to be replatted and access provided from Westshore Drive,since accessing a separate plat through the existing private drive would create liability and maintenance issues.He provided several maps showing the site and the possible access to the four lots from Westshore Drive. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,pointed out that no plat has been submitted to the city and sothe Council could not consider an accessto Westshore Drive. He also mentioned that the area shown with four lots does not show that way on the county records.The area is currently just a vacant piece of property.He mentioned that access could not be addressed until a plat is submitted to the City. Council took no action. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS /yfo"ORDINANCE -2012 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS -2nd READING /--N An ordinance was presented which adopts the 2012 Comprehensive Plan amendments. The ordinance adopting the 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments was read by.title only. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously. lUfc*ORDINANCE -REPEAL 9.05 -FIREARMS -2nd READING An ordinance was presented which repeals Chapter 9.05, Firearms,because the statutes referenced have been repealed by the state legislature. The ordinance repealing Chapter 9.05 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Firearms"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously. D /oei ORDINANCE -AMEND 17.15 -REQUIREMENTS FOR PLAT AND SITE PLANS - 2nd READING An ordinance was presented which amends Chapter 17.15,Requirements for Platand Site Plans, to require either deeded property or a dedication for right-of-way,installing monuments when the surveyor does not accept the existing monuments,and allowing the platto be recorded on 24" x /*"N 36"sheets.' u 7355 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 12,2013 The ordinance amendingChapter17.15ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Requirements for Plat and Site Plans"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.58 -SIGNS -1ST READING An ordinance was presented which amends Chapter 18.58,Signs,to allow for the placement of wayfinding signs. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.58 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs"was read by title only. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,mentioned that wayfinding signs are part of the Destination Development Inc.work and document previously adopted by the Council.The signs help visitors to the City find tourist destination and places of interest.He provided an example ofhowthesignswould look and howtheywould beused. The Planning Commission has recommended that the regulations be adopted. ActionTaken:Mr.Lanemoved thatthe first reading ofthe ordinancebe adopted,seconded by Mr. Avila,and passed unanimously. i i RESOLUTION -LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT . \~s //<$fa A resolution was presented which provides for the reimbursementof capital expenditures from the proceeds of the lease-purchase agreement. The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its intention to reimburse itselffrom the proceeds ofone ormore tax-exempt financings for certainexpenditures made and/or to be made in connection with the acquisition,construction and equipping of certain capital improvements was read by title only. Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION A resolution was presented which accepts an untitled painting from Brent Blake.The painting is to be displayed in the Civic Center or the Civic Center Annex. The resolution accepting a painting from Brent Blake was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -BID REQUIREMENTS/SMALL WORKS ROSTER I J /O/Op ^-^A resolution was presented whichsets outthe City'sbidding requirements subsequenttobecoming a code city with a population in excess of 20,000 and provides for the establishment of a small works roster. /osV /QHU 7356 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 12,2013 The resolution setting forth bid requirements and authorizing the use of a small works roster for public works was read by title only. Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the resolution brings the City into compliance with state law and will allow the Council to determine any additional bid requirements that would be added to what is already in existence at a later date by separate resolution.This resolution supercedes previous bidding requirements and gives direction to City staff with regards to the bidding process. ActionTaken:Mr.Avilamoved thatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS /l(j>(s WATER METERS Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the annual supply of water meters and electronic read transmitters.The project includes purchasing 1,100 meters and electronic transmitters ranging in size from 3/4" to 4". Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that staff be authorized to callforbids,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously. //(sip 2013 SEWER MAIN SPOT REPAIR PROJECT ^-N Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 2013 Sewer Main Spot Repair Project.The project includes repairing sanitary and storm sewer mains at twelve locations throughout the city. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mrs. Liebrecht,and passed unanimously. //(sty 2013 SEWER LINING PROJECT Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 2013 Sewer Lining Project.The project includes lining 25,000'of sanitary sewer pipe and 1,585'of storm sewer pipe throughout the city. Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,mentioned that with the completion of this project allthe sewer mains in the City will have been lined. Lining the pipes reduces root invasion and that means fewer repairs and maintenance. Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,pointed out that this has been a 15 year projectto line all the concrete mains inthe Cityat a cost of between $10,000,000 and $15,000,000.Moses Lake is one of the few cities that has accomplished this work and the relined sewer lines should last for 50 to 100 years. Action Taken:Mr.Avila movedthat staffbe authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mrs.Lane,and passed unanimously. n> w 7357 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 12, 2013 REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION COMMUNITY STREET AND UTILITY STANDARDS The 2012 Community Street and Utility Standards were provided.The updates will bring the City's standards into conformity withthe 2012 Washington State Standard Specifications. Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the standards be approved,seconded by Mr. Avila,and passed unanimously. FIREWORKS CONTRACT Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the contract with Western Display Fireworksfor the 2013 July 4th fireworks display. Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract, seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCIL TRAVEL Mr.Lane provided the costs to attend the Global Retail Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas on May 19 -22 as a representative of the City. Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that Mr.Lane be authorized to attend the conference and to be reimbursed for reasonable expenses,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed with Mr.Lane abstaining. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS RETREAT //% /03P /Skc « J3V3 A draft agenda was provided for the Council/staff Retreat scheduled for March 1 and 2. SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME j/$-J The City received $401,499.05 in sales tax and $37,239,62 in transient rental income in January.A The regular meeting was recessed at 8 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at J^3Q_p-n"i.andjfje-'fegular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourns