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2014 05 27^J U 7492 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL May 27,2014 CouncilPresent:DickDeane,Bill Ecret,Karen Liebrecht,Jason Avila,Todd Voth,Jon Lane,and DavidCurnel The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Deane. PLEDGEOF ALLEGIANCE:MayorDeane led the Councilinthe pledge ofallegiance. PRESENTATION AND AWARDS Municipal Services Department.Building Maintenance Division:LindseyMays,Janitor, was introduced tothe Council. Finance Department:Aaron Leavitt, ITNetwork Technician was introduced to the Council. The regularmeeting was recessed at 7:06 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session with the City Attorney to discuss potential litigation,the executive session was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes: The minutes of the May 13 meeting were presented for approval. Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required byRCW42.24.080, 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 Councilforapproval and is retained for publicinspection at the Civic Center. As of May27, 2014 the Council does approve for paymentclaims inthe amount of$308,648.92; prepaidclaims inthe amounts of$64,687.70 and $4,602.42; claim checks in the amount of $1,999,071.97;and payroll in the amount of $332,964.73. Resolution -Grant Deed -Grant County: A resolution was presented which grants a quit claim deed to Grant County for road right-of-way for Road I NE along the southeast property line of the Larson Wastewater Treatment Plant. Resolution -Accept Deed -School District:Aresolution was presented which accepts a quitclaim deed from Moses Lake School District #161 for the 30'wide right-of-way along the south boundary of the Lakeview Terrace School Plat. Resolution -Accept Street Improvements -Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center:A resolution was presented which accepts the public bus turnout constructed within the Yonezawa Boulevard right-of-way in conjunction with the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center. Action Taken:Mr.Voth moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Avila,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 2004 on amendments to the existing Shoreline Master Program in order to comply with new legislation governing shoreline management.The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the Shoreline Master Program be adopted. The continued public hearing was opened.There were no comments.The public hearing was continued to June 10. /OYO /OYO JO/Q //V2 7493 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May27, 2014 ;Q$7 ORDINANCE -VACATE RIGHT-OF-WAY -PUBLIC HEARING *~+s An ordinancewas presented which vacates the right-of-way on Lot6,Replat of Lots 8 and 10,Block 4,Moses Lake Industrial Park Plat.Public utilityagencies and city departments were notified and no objections were received. The ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way was read by title only. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. Gilbert Alvarado, Community Development Director, pointed out that there is a requirement for the property owner to pay for one half the appraised value of the vacated right-of-way. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS /pjf/ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.55 -HOME OCCUPATIONS -2nd READING An ordinance was presented which amends the home occupation regulations to allow a home occupation to occupy an accessory structure. The ordinance amending Chapter18.55of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Home Occupations"wasreadbytitleonly.^°\ Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that thesecond reading of theordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. //(sO ORDINANCES -ANIMAL CONTROL Draft ordinances were presented for Council review which update the City's animal control regulations to comply withstate lawand to make them easier to understand and enforce. Katherine Kenison,CityAttorney,stated thatthe ordinance has been amended tocorrect typographicalerrors and also to delete cat impounds.She mentioned thatthe major differences between the current regulations and the proposed regulations are inhow certainviolations are processed. Mostofthe animalcontrol issues are better addressed as a violation ratherthan with a notice and order to correct.She explained the options the City has with dangerous dogs,potentially dangerous dogs, hazardousdogs,and breedspecificlegislation. Exotic animals would also be banned except for those already within the Citylimits. Mr.Voth felt that the fee for non-neutered male or non-spayed female dogs was too high and while it was intended to encourage people to spay or neuter theirdogs, he didnotfeel itwas veryeffective. He also felt that since kennels are prohibited inthe R-1 and R-2 zones they should be prohibited inthe R-3 zone. Mrs. Kenison stated that another option would be to grant a permanent license for all neutered and spayed animals and that kennels could be prohibited in the R-3 zone. Mrs. Liebrecht questioned the kennel license fee and the exemptions for certain businesses and the regulations that allow the City to inspect premises and to close any business that does not allow that inspection.She feltthere were already lawsforthe humane treatment ofanimals and the City'sregulations are not necessary./*"""N 7494 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES .May 27,2014 /\Mrs.Kenison statedthatthechangesmadetothe animal control ordinances focused onthe dog issues and \/streamlining the process and those provisions concerning kennels have been in the code since 1981.If Council wishes those provisions to be removed, nowwouldbe the time to do that. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staffwill discuss theissues raised bythe Council and provide an amended ordinance to the Council for further debate and modification. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS HERON BLUFF TRAIL PROJECT -2014 Staff requested authorization tocall for bids for theHeron BluffTrail Project.Theproject includes constructing a 3,000'long activity trail starting atthewestendofNeppel Trail and extending through the Blue Heron Park, then along the lakeshore and ending attheexisting activity trail that wasconstructed as part ofthe BluffWest Plat.There willbe benches and trash receptacles at three locations. Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained the process since the City will be receiving grants and federal funds. He mentioned that staffwill meetwith the homeownersin the CoveWest and BluffWestareas on Wednesday to discuss their concerns. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe City's portion ofthis project comes from the Paths and Trails Fund. Joe Rogers,816 Laguna,stated that this activity trail is important for the safetyof bicyclists as portions of Westshore Drive require the bicyclists to use the travel lane,the trail will also provide connectivity to the existing trails. i J Chuck Perry,4204 Lakeshore Drive,stated that he is in favor of the Heron Bluff Trail as it will add to the ^^quality oflife in Moses Lake. Peter Steffens,836 Plum, stated that the Heron BluffTrail is a great additionto the Cityand will add to the safety of the users and willto the quality of life in Moses Lake. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Dr.Curnel and passed with Mr.Lane,Dr.Curnel,Mr. Ecret, and Mr.Deane in favor and Mr.Avila,Mr.Voth, and Mrs.Liebrecht opposed. RESERVOIR #7 RAISING PROJECT REBID -2014 Staff requested authorization to call for bids for raising Reservoir #7.The project includes increasing the height of the reservoir by 18'and modifying the overflow pipe for an additional 2'ofwaterdepth. Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,explained the advantages of increasing the height of the reservoir. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Voth, and passed unanimously. REFERRAL FROM COMMISSIONS -None OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT -SIGNS The executive summaryandtableof contents from the Destination Development,Inc.Brand Development,)and Marketing Action Plan was provided.The Plan was approved by the Council on August 14,2007. Information was also provided onthe matterof directional signing,which isthe next itemonthe list from the Marketing Action Plan.The signinghas been delayed due to funding issues. /2/Q /£*<P /OJO 7495 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 27,2014 Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided the background on the signingissue and mentioned that the funding issueislooking better and the signing maybe able tobedonesoon.He explained whatthe City has done to implement other aspects of the branding plan. O //<^2 DRIVEWAY VARIANCE -PILGRIM STREET OFFICE BUILDING Western Pacific Engineering and Surveying requested a deviation to the driveway standards to allow the drivewayto be constructed at 4.5'fromthe northerlypropertylineof Lot1,Block 1,Pioneer Commercial Park 4th Add.To located the driveway tothe required 20'from thelotline will eliminate 3 parking spaces. The site is the new location of the Department of Social and Health Services. Action Taken:Mr.Voth movedthat the requested deviation be granted secondedby Mr.Avila,andpassed unanimously. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS //97 CODE ENFORCEMENT Paul Boehm,2710W.Lakeside,provided apicture ofshrubs encroaching onthesidewalk onWest Broadway. He statedthathe had contacted theowner who mentioned thathewould takecareofitbutnothing hasbeen done.He contacted the City in February butnothing hasyetbeendone.He mentioned that the encroaching shrubs are a safety hazard for pedestrians. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that he wouldinvestigatethe issue. //^f GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -REAL ESTATE CONVENTION Emily Braunwart,Accounting and Communications Manager,Grant County EDC,stated that 12 people (~°\ traveledto LasVegas for the International ShoppingCenters Council Real EstateConventionon May18-20, includingGilbertAlvarado,the City's Community Development Director.She stated that he was a great asset to the group and met with a large number of companies.She provided a letter of thanks to the City for allowing Mr.Alvarado to attend. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that there were between 80,000 and 85,000 attendees at the convention.There were persons very interested in Moses Lake. COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS iQZO BUILDING DIVISION -INSPECTIONS Mr.Voth stated that he was concerned about a change in the timing of inspections performed by the Building Division,specifically that inspections requested after 9 a.m. willbe scheduled forthe next business day. He felt it was important to have same day inspections for under floor installation and open ditches.The under floorinspection must be done before the flooris installed and that takes the inspector about 5 minutes.The inspection of open ditches on the same day is important from a safety standpoint. He suggested that ifthe permit requests are increasing perhaps the City should look into hiring another full time inspector. GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated that there are two full time building inspectors and one parttime inspector.Because of the increase in building activity itmay notalways be possible to have a same dayinspectionandso the contractorsare being puton noticethe requests for inspectionreceivedafter 9 a.m.willbe scheduled for the next business day. He pointed out thatthe Department's level of service has been exceptionalas ittakes no morethan2 weeks to reviewand issue a permit.This is a much betterlevel of service than in other jurisdictions. //<?/AGCCT MEETING Mayor Deane reminded the Council ofthe AGCCT meeting on May 29 in Royal City.Those attending should meet at the Civic Center at 5:15 p.m. 7496 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 27,2014 CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS INVESTMENT REPORT The City received $16,588.37 in investment income for April. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /aso Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Department, gave a presentation on the operations of the Community Development Department. The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. <&*"*<&>.L^^t^H-€L ATTEST /)Dick Deane,Mayor