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2013 12 107448 M MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL December 10,2013 Council Present:Bill Ecret,DickDeane, Karen Liebrecht,Jason Avila,and David Curnel,and Jon Lane Absent:Brent Reese The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Ecret. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Ecretledthe Council inthe pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATION AND AWARDS -None CONSENT AGENDA Minutes:The minutes of the November 26 meeting were presented forapproval. Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified bythe 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 atthe Civic Center.As of December 10, 2013 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $1,087,971.11;prepaid claims in the amountsof $7,765.66,$180,542.47,and $25,737.40;claim checks inthe amount of $1,229,307.81;and payroll inthe amount of $314,314.85. t)AcceptWork -2013 Sewer Main Project:POW Contracting,Inc.has completed work on the 2013 ^~"^Sewer Main Project.The work should be accepted and the 60 day lien period entered into. Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Dr. Curnel,and passed unanimously. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE -2013 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS -1st READING/PUBLIC HEARING An ordinance was presented which adopts the 2013 Comprehensive Plan amendments.The amendments include replacement ofthe existingVision Statementwritten in 1995with a newVision Statement developed through surveys and multiple public meetings and an update to the Transportation Element to match the updated Transportation Improvement Program adopted by the Council in 2013. The ordinance adopting the 2013 Comprehensive Plan amendments was read by title only. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained the proposed amendments. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Dr. Curnel, and passed unanimously. U 7449 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 10,2013 Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Avila,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -SONICO ANNEXATION -SINGLE READING An ordinance was presented which amends the ordinance annexing approximately 61.5 acres located adjacent to Patton Boulevard north of 22nd Avenue and south of Randolph Road. The amendment corrects the zoning designations of the property. The ordinance amending Ordinance No.2695 annexing property commonly known as the Sonico Annexation to the City of Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits of the City of Moses Lake was read by title only. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the original ordinance zoned the entire annexed property as industrial but there are residential and commercial areas.The proposed ordinance establishes the correct zoning designations. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on a single reading,seconded by Mr. Avila,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND 2013 BUDGET -1st READING An ordinance was presented which amends the budget for 2013. The ordinance amending the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for the year of 2013 was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -CASCADE AGRONOMICS Cascade Agronomics requested permission to place a commercial mobile office on unplatted property,described as Tax#12896,ownedby Hansen Industries,Inc.The property is 152 acres in size and is located at 2626 Road N NE.Cascade Agronomics leases a one acre parcel within the larger 152 acre parcel. The resolution allowing Cascade Agronomics to build on unplatted property owned by Hansen Industries,Inc.was read by title only. Gilbert Alvarado,Community DevelopmentDirector,mentionedthatthereisno requirement to plat inthe resolution because that would require platting the entire 152 acre parcelto accommodate the development of one acre. There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out that any additional improvement ^mt^ onthe property would haveto meet city requirements current atthe timeof development.f) Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. r^ n ^_y 7450 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 26,2013 REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS STORMWATER RETROFIT.SITE A PROJECT Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 2014Stormwater Retrofit,Site AProject.This project includes construction ofa bio-filtration swale westofthe railroad onEastBroadway Avenue, construction of stormwater mains and appurtenances in East Broadway Avenue and East Third Avenue,abandonment of existing dryweils,and reconstruction of an existing outfall structure on Sage Road. Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION REQUEST FOR CITY SERVICES -BROTHERTON Jerome Brotherton requested permissionto connect the proposed Brotherton Short Plat at 3021 Westshore Drive tothe City'swater and sewer system without annexing the property. The property is within the UGA but is more than one-half mile from the City limits. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted with the stipulation that an Extra Territorial Utility Agreement be required,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. £ATTEST //Bill Ecret, Mayor //3y