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2014 05 13LJ ^J ^J 7488 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL May 13,2014 Council Present:Dick Deane,Bill Ecret, Karen Liebrecht,Jason Avila,Todd Voth,Jon Lane, and David Curnel The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.by Mayor Deane. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Dr.Curnel led the Council in the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATION AND AWARDS -None CONSENT AGENDA Minutes:The minutes of the April 22 meeting were presented for approval. Accept Work -2013 Sewer Lining Project:Planned &Engineered Construction,Inc.has completed work on //6£ the 2013 Sewer Lining Project. The work should be accepted and the 60-day lien period entered into. Action Taken:Dr.Curnel 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, andthose expense reimbursement claims,certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recordedon a listing which has been made availableto the Councilforapproval and is retained for publicinspectionat the Civic Center. As of May 13, 2014 the Council does approve for payment claims inthe amount of $1,731,704.79;prepaid claims inthe amounts of $33,697.23,$728.40, $24,650.02, and $27,928.34; claim checks inthe amount of $1,290,991.05; and payroll inthe amounts of $325,111.64,$4,255.89,and $334,691.97. Mr.Voth mentioned that use of contract labor for building inspections is highand wanted to know ifthe City had seen an increase in building permitsand whether a permanent building inspector should be hired. Gilbert Alvarado,CommunityDevelopment Director,explainedthattherewas an increase inbuilding permits so a corresponding increase in the costs for building inspectionsand the need for a permanent building inspector is being discussed by staff. ActionTaken:Mr.Voth moved thatthe claimsand checks be approved,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM -PUBLIC HEARING Planning Commission and staff have been working since 2004on amendments to the existing Shoreline Master Program in order to complywith new legislation governing shoreline management. The Planning Commission recommended to the CityCouncilthat the Shoreline Master Programbe adopted. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. Action:Mr.Voth movedthatthe public hearing be continued toJune 24, seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. Gilbert Alvarado,CommunityDevelopment Director,explainedthe process for adoption ofthe newShoreline Master Program and the history of the review of the Shoreline Master Program. //ys 7489 CITYCOUNCIL MINUTES May 13,2014 f£/0 HERON Bluff TRAIL PROJECT (] Letters were read from Tom Jones,President,Cove West Homeowners Association,Richard and Brenda Teals, and Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,concerning the Heron Bluff Trail Project. Tom Jones,4091 CoveWest Drive,CoveWest Homeowners Association President,stated that the residents ofCove West and Bluff West have concerns about the trail as proposed and many felt that the impact to the neighborhoods was notconsidered. The residentswere concernedthatthe trail will dead end in Bluff West and cause an increase in crime.The residents are not opposed to the trail along the shoreline but are opposed tothe trail dead endingatCove West as itis currently proposedbutwouldlikethe projectputon hold until an equitable solution can be determined by the Cityand the residents. Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated there were many criteria to meet inordertoobtainthe grants forthe Heron BluffTrail and any major deviation would mean the Citywould lose the grants. He pointed out that the trail route was designed to follow the lake shore and connectto CoveWest Driveinorder to avoid the wetlandsbetweenthe shoreline and Westshore Drive. He pointed out that the trail does not dead endat Cove West but continues on to connect with Westshore Drive and connect this area to downtown and on out to Big Bend College. He pointed out that an activity trail was dedicated to the public on the Bluff West Plat specifically to provide forconnectivityof this area to the rest ofthe City.He mentioned that his research of activity trails indicatesthatthey do not normally increase vandalism orcrime in neighborhoods. Ed Hoover, 508 BluffWest Drive,statedthat he was concerned abouthowthe location of the trailwas chosen and the lack of communication with the home owners but that even though the trail abuts his property he is in favor of it. Chuck Perry,4204 W.Lakeshore,stated that the trails are beneficial to the community and provides recreation for the citizens.He mentioned that the same arguments against the Heron Bluff Trail were used when the Burke Gilman Activity Trail in Seattle was developed but now itis a desirable location for residents and is heavily used. Joe Rogers, 816 Laguna Drive,member of the Trails Planning Team,stated that they believe the trail will enhance the qualityof lifeforthe residents of CoveWest,which is borne out by many studies of activitytrails. He mentioned that the originalsurvey indicated that residents want trailsalong the shoreline and to connect the various areas of the City. Tiffany Quitter,1407 E.Crossroads,stated that she conducted a study inMoses Lake as partof her master's degree in exercise science.She showed a comparison between Ellensburg and Moses Lake and because Moses Lake is more spread out than Ellensburg,the citizens of Moses Lake should be less active than in Ellensburg. Butthe opposite is true and Moses Lake is more active than Ellensburg and itis becauseof the excellent job the Trails Planning Team has done to establish activity trails and the connectivity between the various areas of Moses Lake.She felt that the Heron Bluff Trail would be a great asset to the community. Jeff Ketchel,Administrator,Grant County Health District,stated that the GrantCounty Health. District and the Grant County Board of Health supportstheconstruction of the Heron BluffTrailas itwillhelp the health of the community. Alex Brzezny, GrantCounty Health District,stated that he was infavorof the Heron BluffTrail as activitytrails promote a healthy lifestyle and contribute to the reduction in obesity.He stated that a complete trail system around the lake would be a chief intervention in the City to promote healthy living and lifestyle and reduce obesity and promote reduction of chronic disease.He mentioned that there is good evidence that concerns that the trails increase crime are unfounded.The crime that is seen is mainly petty vandalism such as noisy pets and litter. If the trails are well kept they contribute to the common good. Tom Jones pointed out that 95% of the residents of Cove West are adamantly opposed to the trail coming f~\ through Cove West.' There was considerable discussion by Council on the history,route,and funding of the Heron Bluff Trail. n o ^J ^J 7490 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 13,2014 Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the issue be tabled,seconded by Mr.Avila, and failed with Mrs. Liebrecht,Mr. Avila,and MrVoth in favor,and Mr.Ecret,Dr.Curnel,Mr.Lane,and Mr.Deane opposed. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Heron Bluff Trail Project be approved,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed with Mr. Ecret, Dr. Curnel,Mr.Lane,and Mr.Deane in favor and Mr. Avila, Mrs.Liebrecht,and Mr. Voth opposed. GRANT COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT Jeff Ketchel,Administrator of the Grant County Health District,presented information on the public health programs and activities occurring throughout Grant County and updated the Council on other health issues and programs the Health District is involved in. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.55 -HOME OCCUPATIONS -1st READING An ordinance was presented which amends the home occupation regulations to allowa home occupation to occupy an accessory structure.The request came from Chris Rogers who is currently operating a business in a detached garage along with a request for an increase in signage. The ordinanceamending Chapter 18.55 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Home Occupations"was read by title only. GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,gave the historyofthe homeoccupation regulationsand mentioned thatthe PlanningCommission recommended thatthe home occupation be allowedinan accessory building but that there should be no increase in signage. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -COVENANT CHURCH A resolution was presented whichaccepts a donation of $156 from the Moses Lake Covenant Churchtothe Police Department.The funds will be used to offset costs forthe 2014 National Night Out event. The resolution accepting a cash donation of $156 from the Moses Lake Covenant Churchwas read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -WALMART FOUNDATION /OYCr A resolution was presented which accepts a donation of$1,200 from the WalMart Foundation tothe Police Department.The funds will be used for crime prevention materials that will be shared with the public. The resolution accepting a grant from WalMart Foundation was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Voth, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -WALMART A resolution was presented whichaccepts a donation of $2,050 from WalMart to the Fire Department.The funds will be used for fire prevention and education activities. The resolution accepting a grant from WalMart was read by title only. //99 /oYC> ioy& 7491 CITYCOUNCIL MINUTES May 13, 2014 Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS /<200 BOND RATING UPDATE Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the City's credit rating has been upgraded from A to A+ by Standard and Poor's. //39 AMBULANCE REPORT The cash report on the ambulance operations for the month of April was provided. /Q30-/-)BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT The April building activity report was provided.^—^ SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME The City received $402,265.84 in sales tax and $31,468.50 in transient rental income in April. /D30 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -PROJECTS REPORT A report on the current projects under review in the Community Development Department was provided. //3*J FIRE DEPARTMENT Tom Taylor,Fire Chief,gave a presentation on the operations of the Fire Department. The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ATTEST yi DickDeane, Mayor W.Robert Taylor,Finance Director ^