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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
August 11,2009
Council Present:Ron Covey,Bill Ecret, Jon Lane, Richard Pearce,Jim Liebrecht,and Brent Reese
Absent:Dick Deane
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Covey.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Councilman Pearce led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Ecret moved that the minutes ofthe July 28,2009 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, certifiedas 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 August 11, 2009 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$1,987,219.63;prepaid claims inthe amounts of $30,752.56 and $7,140.65; claim checks inthe
amount of $673,583.12;and payrollin the amounts of $2,689.86 and $77,234.30.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims,and payroll issued be
approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring September 23,2009 as National Job Corps Day was read in its //3X
entirety.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARD /9/.-\
Wayne Petersen from the Department of Ecology presented an Outstanding Performance Award
to Dick Leishman and JamesWhitmore for their work at the Larson Wastewater Treatment Facility.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ordinance -Amend Chapter 1.10 -1st Reading:The ordinance Amend Chapter 1.01 ofthe Moses J IQ%
Lake Municipal Code entitled "Code Adoption"was presented.
Ordinance -Amend Chapter 2.08-1st Reading:The ordinance Amend Chapter 2.08 ofthe Moses /Of 3
Lake Municipal Code entitled "Mayorand Council"was presented.
Ordinance -Amend Chapter2.30 -1st Reading:The ordinance Amend Chapter2.30ofthe Moses jQ f ^
Lake Municipal Code entitled"Emergency Medical and Ambulance Service"was presented.
Ordinance-Amend Chapter 2.36 -1st Reading: The ordinance Amend Chapter 2.36 ofthe Moses /0<fX
Lake Municipal Code entitled "Board of LibraryTrustees"was presented.
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/£>cf&Ordinance -Amend Chapter 2.44 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 2.44 ofthe
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Parkand Recreation Commission"was presented.
/CxfA Ordinance -Amend Chapter 2.48 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 2.48 of the
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "PlanningCommission" was presented.
JOtfA-Ordinance - Amend Chapter 2.76 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 2.76 of the
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Firemen's Civil Service"was presented.
/Of£Ordinance -Amend Chapter 2.80 -1st Reading: The ordinance amending Chapter 2.80 of the
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Police Civil Service"was presented.
/\'vfCs Ordinance -Amend Chapter 3.42-1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 3.42of the
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Claims Paid Approval"was presented.
//•VV Ordinance -Amend Chapter 3.50 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 3.50ofthe
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Local Improvement Districts"was presented.
/<s Ordinance -Amend Chapter 3.62 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 3.62 of the
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility System Development Charges"was presented.
//v3^Ordinance - Amend Chapter 9.12 -1st Reading:The ordinanceamending Chapter 9.12 of the
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Hunting"was presented.
joy Ordinance -Amend Chapter 10.12 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 ofthe
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations" was presented.
•'J 7"S Ordinance - Amend Chapter 13.08 -1st Reading: The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Connections" was presented.
/0<f/Ordinance -Amend Chapter 17.17 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 17.17 ofthe
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Major Subdivisions"was presented.
/05 7 Ordinance - Amend Chapter 18.52 -1st Reading: The ordinance amending Chapter 18.52 of the
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Grant County AirportZoning"was presented.
•OS V Ordinance -Amend Chapter 18.67 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 18.67 ofthe
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Planned Development District Zone"was presented.
•OS V Ordinance - Amend Chapter 18.88 -1st Reading: The ordinance amending Chapter 18.88 of the
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "General Administrationand Enforcement" was presented.
OOO Alderbrook Final Major Plat and Findings of Fact:Olin Development has submitted a final plat on
9.47 acres for a 41 lot residential development located between Lakeshore Drive and Wapato
Drive.The area is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential,and R-3, Multi-family Residential,which
corresponds with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential and
High Density Residential.The PlanningCommission recommended thatthe final platand Findings,
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Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
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COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND CHAPTER 18.20 -SETBACKS - 2nd READING
An ordinancewas presented which will allowappurtenances attached to residences to encroach
within the rearyard setback withthe stipulation that the appurtenances cannot be converted into
habitable living space by enclosure.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Residential
Zones"was read by title only.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,mentioned that the rear yard setback has not
been changed.The ordinance simply grants an exception.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
i ]ORDINANCE -AMEND CHAPTER 18.58 - SIGNS- 1st READING\J /OS'/
Anordinancewas presented which amends the sign regulationsto prohibit the placement of signs
on city owned propertyand on right-of-way adjacent to city owned property.The amendments
permit the placementofsignson private property and right-of-way adjacentto private property with
the permission of the property owner.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that since the agenda was published,the cityhas done
additional research on the signage issue,and it was discovered that state law says that public
facilities may notbe used directly or indirectly for the purposeof assisting a campaign for election
ofany person toanyofficeor for the promotion ofor opposition to any ballot proposition.It isthe
suggestion ofstaffto contact thestate legislators for an Attorney General's Opinion with regard to
the applicability of the state law.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that an Attorney General's
Opinion be requested.
There was some additional discussion.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the item be removed from the table,seconded by Mr.
Lane, and failedwith Mr.Liebrecht and Mr.Lane infavorand Mayor Covey,Mr.Pearce,Mr.Reese,
and Mr.Ecret opposed.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GRANT
V_y A resolution was presented whichaccepts a grant from Humanities Washington in the amountof
$3,062.The funds will be used to support the Lostand Found/Larson AirForce Base Exhibitatthe
Moses Lake Museum and Art Center.
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The resolution accepting a $3,062.00 grant from Humanities Washington in support of the exhibit
Lost and Found/Larson Air Force Base at the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
'A RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -PIZZA HUT
A resolution was presented which will allow Pizza Hut to construct a storage building at 205 S.
Pioneer Way on unplatted property.
The resolution allowing Seattle 1st National Bank (Pizza Hut,Inc.)to build on unplatted property
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
/023 REWARD PROGRAM
The Police Department has"initiated a program to address graffiti and vandalism. The strategy
includes surveillance, security cameras, and special emphasis patrols. Public service
announcements and advertising of the program will be instituted in the future. Permission was
requested to includea $500 reward for any personwho provides information leading to the arrest
and conviction of those responsible for graffiti and vandalism.
Dean Mitchell, Police Chief,stated that even with the surveillance cameras,it is difficult to
apprehend the perpetrators without assistance from the public.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request fora reward program be granted,seconded by Mr.
Ecret,and passed unanimously.
/O&Q .SIGN - COLUMBIA BASIN RODEO ASSOCIATION
The Columbia Basin Rodeo Association requested permission to place a sign in city right-of-way
on the southwest corner of Stratford Road and Valley Road.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated that since this sign will be placed incity
right-of-way, it requires Council permission.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the requestbegranted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
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SIGN -MOSES LAKE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
Jennifer,Kron,Moses Lake Preschool Academy,requested permission to installa sign incityright-
of-way at 821 E.Broadway in the grass area onthe north sideofthe building behind the sidewalk.
GilbertAlvarado,CommunityDevelopment Director,stated that since thissign will be placed in city
right-of-way, it requires Council permission.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
with Mr.Liebrecht opposed.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
SIGN ORDINANCE
There was additional discussion on the legality of the sign regulations.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
NORTHLAND CABLE
Northland Cable has announced that they will be making changes to the current channel lineup in
order to provide a greater variety of high definition programming.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The July 2009 Building Activity Report was presented.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $21,814.23 in investment income for July 2009.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The city received $421,462.37 in sales tax and $45,202.58 in transient rental income inJuly 2009.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:45 p.m.and the Council met in a 20 minute executive
session to discuss labor relations.The executive session was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.and the
regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
ATTEST Ronald C.Cove
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Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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