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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
February 24,2009
Council Present:Ron Covey,Bill Ecret,Brent Reese,Jon Lane,Richard Pearce,Dick Deane and
Jim Liebrecht
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Girl Scout Troop #1238 led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Ecret moved that the minutes of the February 10,2009 meeting be approved,
seconded by Mr.Lane,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 city hall.
As of February 24,2009 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$414,565.87;prepaid claims in the amounts of $9,477.01 and $15,694.98;claim checks in the
amount of $836,953.31;and payrollin the amounts of $38,608.65.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims,and payroll issued be
approved,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution - Accept Deed -Dart:A resolution was presentedwhich accepts a deed from Elwood /O</0
and Betty Dart for right-of-way on Peninsula Drive.
Resolution -Accept Deed -Dart:A resolution was presented which accepts a deed from Elwood JOV0
and Betty Dartfor right-of-way on Peninsula Drive.
Grewal Preliminary Maior Plat and Findings of Fact:Phil Bloom of Columbia Northwest //£Lp
Engineering,representing Grewal Hotels,has submitted an application for a one-lot plat of 4.3
acres for future development. The application includes a proposalto create new wetland area to
compensate for future impacts whenthesiteisdeveloped.A portion of shoreline frontage is being
reserved forfuture recreational access associated with the future development.The site is located
adjacent to3000Marina Drive andiszoned C-2,General Commercial,which corresponds with the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation ofthesite.The Planning Commission recommended
thatthe preliminary plat be approved with conditions andthatthe Findings of Fact be accepted.
Power Pointe 2 and 3 Preliminary Maior Plats -Alteration and Findings of Fact:Columbia NW //o?&
Engineering,onbehalf of Smart Homes,hassubmitted requests toalter the approved preliminary
plats of Power Pointe 2 and3 Major Plats.The proposed alterations areto the location of the
street connecting Bailey and Eastlake andthe location ofthe park land beingdedicated.Deferrals
j ,to allow temporary gravel cul-de-sacs have also been requested.No change has been proposed\^J to the total area being platted or the number of lots being created.The Planning Commission
recommended that the platalterationsbe approved and the Findings of Factbe accepted.
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Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
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COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
ffltf TOURISM COMMISSION
Mayor Coveyrequested Council confirmation ofthe appointment ofChristine Richie tothe Tourism
Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the appointment of Christine Richie to the Tourism
Commission be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
j/fofo 2009 SEWER CLEANING PROJECT
The city received five quotes for the 2009 Sewer Cleaning Project.This project includes TV'ing
and cleaning approximately 42,500 feet of 8"and 12"concretesewer pipe in the Larson areaand
approximately 43,380 feet of storm sewer main.Staff recommended thatthe bid be awarded to
Olson Brothers Pro-Vac LLC.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the bid be awarded to Olson Brothers Pro-Vac,LLC in theamountof$103,481,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.f~^)
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
]QSZ ORDINANCE -ASPI NORTH GATEWAY ANNEXATION -2nd READING/PUBLIC HEARING
The ASPI Group requested the annexation of approximately 261 acres located between Patton
Boulevardon the west,the railroad on the east,Harris Road on the south, and 22nd Avenue on the
north.
The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the ASPI NorthGateway Annexation to the
Cityof Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same withinthe corporate limitsof the City
of Moses Lake was read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,pointed out that the property is proposed to
be C-2,General Commercial and Business,which was requested by the proponent.
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
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Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
G'S SALON -SIGN
Amber Galfano,G's Salon,requested permission to place a sandwich board sign in city right-of-
way at 1217 Pioneer Way.The sign would be placed in the grass area behind the sidewalk.
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Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,pointed out that there are several other
sandwich board signs inthis area that have received permission to be placed inthe city's right-of-
way.
Ms.Galfano stated that her business is at the rear of the building and the sign will let people know
where her business is located.
There was some discussion by the Council concerning the proliferation of signs.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the sign be allowed,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously.
CLASSIC CAR SHOW -CIVIC CENTER PARK
The Moses Lake Classic Car Club requested the use of the Civic Center Park for a car show on
Saturday,May 23.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Moses Lake Classic Car Club be granted permission to
hold their car show in Civic Center Park on May 23,2009,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -MAYOR AND COUNCIL - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which updates the organizationof the Council by providing for the
election of a mayor and deputy mayor and a councilman protern.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Mayorand
Council"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -FINANCE DEPARTMENT -2ND READING
An ordinancewas presented which identifiesthe cityas a code cityratherthan a third class cityin
the area of investments.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Finance
Department"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -1st READING
I An ordinance was presented which provides for aloading zone on Yonezawa Boulevard for the
V-x proposed skill center and updates the definition of a vehicle.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking
Regulations"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
iQfiP ORDINANCE -GARBAGE COLLECTION -1st READING
An ordinance establishing three new garbage rates was presented.
The ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
im RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GRANT
A resolutionwas presented which accepts a grant inthe amount of $3,500 fromthe Washington
Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.The funds willbe used to purchase a laser radar unit and
assist with the purchase of an in-car video system.
The resolution accepting a Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs grantwas read
by title only.
Action Taken;Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and
passed unanimously.
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A resolution was presented whichadjusts the ambulance utility fee from $3.34 to $3.12 permonth
per user.
The resolution establishing ambulance service utility rates was read by title only.
Ron Cone,Finance Director,reported on the financing of the ambulance service and the reasons
for the reduction in the rate.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret,and
passed unanimously.
//3UA resolution -checks
A resolution was presented which designates those individuals authorized to sign checks on behalf
of the city.
The resolution naming those employees authorized to sign checks on behalf of the City of Moses f~\
Lake was read by title only.
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Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -PENNIVY STREET VACATION
A resolution was presented which setsadate fora public hearingbeforethe Council onthe request
to vacate a portion of Pennivy Street.
The resolution initiating the procedure for vacating right-of-way dedicated for the development of
Pennivy Street east of Lakeside Drivewas read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
PICKUPS.CAB AND CHASSIS.AND MOWER
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for three pickups,a cab andchassis, anda rotary trim
mower.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,
and passed unanimously.
2009 SEAL COAT PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 2009 Seal Coat Project.This project consists
of chip sealing various streets in the city with the possibilityof adding Dogwood Street and Ivy
Avenue should the bids be favorable.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that staff is also requesting approval for the
contractor to sweep the chips between the hours of 10 p.m and 7 a.m.as in the past.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved thatstaffbe authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Lane,and
passed unanimously.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
POWER POINTE 2 AND 3 MAJOR PLAT -OFF SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,requested city participation in off-site improvements
associated with the Power Pointe 2 and 3 MajorPlats.The improvements are not required for the
plat but would benefit the overall connectivity of city streets and utilitysystems.
Mr.Bloom gave some background on the Power PointPlatsand pointed out that the original layout
*of the streets would require massive changes to the topography of the site.In order to avoid the
\—/topographical changes,the streets were realigned. The request is for city participation in
improvements to Eastlake Drive, Bailey Avenue,and James Avenue.
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There was some discussion by the Council and staff was directed to work with the proponent and
provide additional information on the costs of the proposed improvements.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
IQ20 GARZA -SIGN
There was some discussion concerning the placement of two sandwich board signs on Pioneer by
Ariel Garza for his State Farm Insurance Business.
Staff was directed to inform Mr.Garza that the Council authorized only one sign.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:35 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session with
the City Attorney present to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
and the regular meeting was reconvened.
"3 DOG INFRACTION
Moses Tracy addressed the City Council about the vicious dog infraction notices he has received.
He was advised that if he wanted to dispute the infractions,he should go to court.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST Ronald C. Cone,Matfbf
Rbnald R.Cone,Finance Director
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