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2015 04 28u u ^J 7604 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL April 28,2015 Council Present: Dick Deane,Bill Ecret, Karen Liebrecht, DavidCurnel, Todd Voth, Jon Lane, and Jason Avila The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Deane. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Jackie Keele led the Council in the flag salute. PRESENTATION AND AWARDS PROCLAMATIONS The proclamation declaring May 1 &2,2015 as Lions White Cane Day inMoses Lake was read in its entirety. The proclamation declaring May 3 - 9,2015 as Drinking Water Week was read inits entirety. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION -POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Ruffin presented a letter of accomplishment to Richard Cole,Reserve Police Officer, foroutstanding service for the past 11 years. //3& /0/<% EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES .u /o/zrGilbertAlvarado, InterimCity Manager,stated that two firms have provided information on the services they would provide for recruiting a new City Manager. John Darrington, Colin Baenziger &Associates,an executive recruiting firm,provided information on the process they would use to recruit the City's next City Manager. Greg Prothman,Prothman,an executive recruiting firm,provided information on the process they would use to recruit the City's next City Manager. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes:The minutes of the April 14 meeting were presented for approval. 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, certifiedas required by RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on a listingwhich has been made available to the Council forapproval and is retained for publicinspection at the CivicCenter. As of April 28,2015 the Council does approve for payment claims inthe amount of $416,193.29;prepaidclaims inthe amounts of $50,914.45 and $51,234.42; claim checks inthe amount of $925,522.26; and payroll inthe amounts of $3,933.94 and $316,161.30. Action Taken:Mr.Voth moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Avila, and passed unanimously. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION MayorDeane requested Councilconfirmationofthe appointment ofTim Adams to the PlanningCommission to replace Steve Shield who has resigned. ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved thatthe appointmentofTim Adams be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Voth, and passed unanimously. Mr.Adams provided some informationon his background and mentioned that he would like to see Moses Lake become more attractive to travelers,residents,and businesses. /OCQ 7605 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 28, 2015 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES //&{?MAE VALLEY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Cityreceived one bidforthe 2015 Mae Valley Sewer Improvement Project.The projectincludes installing 1,580'of 12"force main through Blue Heron Pak and 1,800'of 18"gravity sewer main in Westshore Dive, decommissioning the existing Montana Sewer LiftStation,and constructing the new Blue Heron LiftStation. Staff recommended that the single bid be rejected because it was 21%over the engineer's estimate. Shawn O'Brien, City Engineer,explained thatthree of the four contractorswho reviewed the project had other obligations at this time and were unable to bid on this project. He recommended that the bid be rejected and the project be rebid in the fall. There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the bid be rejected and the project be bidat a laterdate,seconded by Mr. Avila,and passed unanimously. PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS //tfq CHARITY FUND RAISING -CERVANTES ConnieCervantesoutlined someof the fund raising events in Moses Lake she is organizing to helpthe March of Dimes and Seattle Children's Hospital and hoped that the Council could participate in thevariousactivities. She proposed a Wall of Heroes mural which would include the Seahawks,students,and others. It was recommended that she contact the Parks and Recreation Commission. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS //IffiO ORDINANCE -AMEND 6.18 -PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT -2nd READING An ordinance was presented which amends6.18,Penalties and Enforcement,byproviding specific penalties for barking dogs. The ordinance amending 6.18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Penalties and Enforcement"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading of theordinance beadopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES - AMEND 3.16.3.18..5.04.AND 6.18 -1st READINGS Ordinanceswere presentedwithamend Chapters 3.16,Admissions Tax,3.18,Gambling Tax, 5.04. Licensing Regulations,and 6.18,Penalties and Enforcement,to bring them into compliance with the recently adopted Chapter 1.20,CivilCode Enforcement. //</£?The ordinance amending Chapter 3.16 oftheMoses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Admissions Tax"wasread by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Voth moved thatthe first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously. //<~/(s The ordinance amending Chapter 3.18 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Gambling Tax"was read by title only.f~*) Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mrs. Liebrecht,and passed unanimously. n n 7606 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 28,2015 I J The ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Licensing Regulations"/O&p ^^^was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Lanemoved thatthe first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Chapter 6.18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Penalties and //c^O Enforcement"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Dr. Curnel, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -AMERICOLD Aresolution was presented which would allow Americold toconstruct abuilding onunplatted property located at 3245 Road N NE.This resolution rescinds the previous resolution which required that the propertybe platted. Gilbert Alvarado,Interim City Manager,statedthatatthetimethe pervious resolution was adopted Americold had not provided information onthetypeof building tobe constructed.Americold has since informed staff that only a very small pumphouse will be constructed and staff felt that platting would not serve any development regulation purpose. The resolution allowing Americoldto build on unplatted property owned byART Mortgage Borrower Propco 2013 LLC was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed tj unanimously. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS STRATFORD ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT Staff requested permission to callforbids forthe 2015 Stratford Road Sidewalk Project.This project includes construction of sidewalks,busturnout,and a pedestrian at-grade railroadcrossing on Stratford Road between Highway 17 and Maple Drive. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Avila, and passed unanimously. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS DON'T TEXT AND DRIVE CAMPAIGN -INLAND CELLULAR Casey Cooper,Inland Cellular,stated that Inland Cellular woldliketo promotesafe driving byhostinga"Don't Text and Drive Campaign"by placing sidewalkstickers nextto businesses,parks,andotherplaces frequented by the community. He showed a short video about the dangers of texting while driving.He requested permission from the Cityto place the stickers on City sidewalks and to maintain them through the summer. Gilbert Alvarado,Interim City Manager,pointed out thatthe stickers includethe Inland Cellular logoandthe \^J City does not typically allow businesses to advertise on its property. Staff was directed to discuss the issue with Mr.Cooper. /Ofe 7607 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 28,2015 /O/O CITY MANAGER POSITION Joe Rogers, 816 Laguna Drive,stated that the removal ofthe former City Manager could result in a large financial drain on the City's budget and felt that a better explanation is needed as to what the Council was trying to accomplish in firing the City Manger prior to his retirement and why was itdone without any prior Council discussion. Katherine Kenison, CityAttorney,suggested that the comments and questions be noted and that the Council discuss,at a later time,what response,ifany, would be provided. COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS /0(30 PROJECTS UPDATE Gilbert Alvarado,Interim City Manager,provided an update ofthe current projects within the City. //Jfa STATE AUDITOR Gilbert Alvarado,Interim City Manager, stated that the State Auditor's Office has provided a response concerning the issue of interfund loans and the CityAttorney will provide a response. f>!COLVILLE TRIBES -TRUST PETITION O Gilbert Alvarado, Interim City Manager,advised the Council that the U. S. Dept. of the Interior,Bureau of Indian Affairs,has affirmed the ColvilleTribes'request for the U. S. to accept the Tribe's property located on Wanapum Drive intotrust. Thisdecision means that the land will become partofa sovereign nationand the f~\ Tribe will not be required to obtain permits from the City and will be exempt from federal,state,and local taxes. /0£y'WCIA DELEGATE Mr.Ecret moved that Gilbert Alvarado,Interim City Manager,be appointed as the City's full board delegate to WCIA. /03fi FIREWORKS Gilbert Alvarado, interim City Manager,reminded the Council that the Farmers Market had offered to cover thecost ofthe July 4 fireworks display. He reported thatWestern Display Fireworks has received the deposit paymentforthe 4th ofJulyFireworks Display and the contracts will be forwarded tothem. Healso mentioned that the Farmer's Market will have to provide the remainder of the funds prior to July 4 display. //&&QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT The 2015 firstquarter financial report has been posted on the City'swebsite. //^'V?GAMBLING TAX The City received$64,121.49from gambling tax forthe firstquarter of 2015. INVESTMENT REPORT The City received $20,216.22 ininvestment incomefor March 2015. SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME The City received $397,122.95 insales taxand $29,287.72 in transient rental income in March. n 7608 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 28,2015 The regular meeting was recessed at9 p.m.and the Council met in a 20 minute executive session with the City Attorney to discuss labor relations,personnel performance,and potential litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened. CITY MANAGER POSITION Aletter was read from the Mayor which recommended that the Interim City Manager's wages be increased to the level of the current pay for City Manager. Action Taken:Dr.Curnelmovedthatthe Interim City Manager's paybe increased tothecurrentCity Manager salary and that it be retroactive to March 25,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously. The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:20. 93c^ Dick Deane,Mayor W.Robert Taylor,Finance Director «-"