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CC Min 2024 11 12MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL November 12, 2024 STUDY SESSION Substance Abuse Rehab Facility Grant Dr. Asif Khan from Northwest Integrated Health summarized the client services from initial evaluations to the ongoing assessments. He is applying for funds to open an opioid rehabilitation facility in Moses Lake from WA State health Care Authority. The project would be completed by summer of 2027 for a building with three windows for medication dispensary, six rooms for physician visits, and ten rooms for counseling. Council concurred to have staff draft letters of support for the grant during Council Reports. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Swartz in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center with audio remote access. Special notice for remote attendance and citizen comment were posted on the meeting agenda. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Swartz; Deputy Mayor Madewell; Council Members Lombardi, Skaug, Fancher, and Myers. Council Member Martinez attended remotely at 7 p.m. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve excuse Council Member Martinez, second by Council Member Myers. The motion carried 6 – 0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Myers led the Flag Salute. AGENDA APPROVAL Consent Agenda item (c) Grant County Health District Interlocal Agreement was moved to New Business item (6). Action taken: Council Member Skaug moved to approve the Agenda as amended, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 6 – 0. PRESENTATION Martin Luther King Jr. 2025 Event MLK Jr. Committee Vice President LaDonna Ritchie invited everyone to participate in their annual march on January 20 beginning at McCosh Park at 5:00 p.m. and ending with an event at the museum from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. They are also partnering again with the school district for a student essay contest about what they feel Doctor King’s dream is and how it has played out in their lives today. 2025 Funding Request – Moses Lake Community Coalition Coalition Coordinator Megan Watson and Executive Chair Matt Paluch provided a slide deck to illustrate their mission to support, advocate, and guide change to reduce youth and community substance use. The graphs provided were based on multi-agency impacts on prevention success from 2016 to 2023. They requested different increases based on a tiered approach of new services they could offer for families. Their volunteers currently meet at Noon on the 3rd Document Ref: B75QX-BBLQG-JUOTT-T2QYG Page 1 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – November 12, 2024 pg. 2 Thursday of every month and are looking into offering a monthly evening meeting to increase participation. 2025 Funding Request – Moses Lake Senior Center Senior Center President Mary Kile stated that they need additional funding to cover day to day expenses since inflation has affected them in all areas of operations, including the donations and sales at their thrift store. Council requested they coordinate with other agencies for free meals to homeless and to research other funding opportunities available for their programs. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION Homeless Drop Offs – Sandra Marcusen, George, reported seeing homeless persons from out of the area picking up supplies left for the taking in front of the police department. Youth Action Team – Phillip Ogden, Moses Lake, spoke in support of the efforts provided by the Moses Lake Community Coalition. Miscellaneous – Elisia Dalluge, Moses Lake, provided a printed copy of her verbal comments to staff covering a variety of topics from the new round-a-bout on Wheeler Rd to Clean Energy. Encampment Clean Ups – Joseph Moriarty, Moses Lake, inquired about grant resources for the city similar to what was awarded to WA State Department of Transportation. Council advised that cleanup on private property is not an allowed expense for government entities. SUMMARY REPORTS MAYOR’S REPORT Council Ad Hoc Homeless Committee Appointment There is a vacancy on the Council Committee for Homelessness. There being no interest in appointment at this time, the Committee will continue to meet as needed with two Council. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Water and Sewer Project Bonding Interim City Manager Mike Jackson and Finance Director Madeline Prentice met with DA Davidson staff today to discuss preliminary work that needs to be done to lay groundwork for the bonding process on capital improvement projects. City staff will docket a special presentation from the consultant in the near future. PUBLIC HEARINGS #1 Property Tax Resolution 3992 RCW’s 84.52.020 and 82.52.070 require Council to annually adopt a resolution establishing the amount to be raised by property tax revenue for the ensuing fiscal year to support General Fund operations. Staff is requesting Council consider the maximum 1% increase in the levy plus utilize prior year “Banked Capacity” to provide funds necessary to discharge the anticipated expenditures and liabilities of the City’s General Fund. Mayor Swartz opened the hearing at 7:50 p.m. There was no public testimony, and the hearing was closed. Document Ref: B75QX-BBLQG-JUOTT-T2QYG Page 2 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – November 12, 2024 pg. 3 Council discussed banked capacity for property tax and Councilmanic capacity for sales tax. Council Member Fancher commented on millage from new construction making it difficult to estimate actual dollar increase per household for property tax. Interim City Manager Mike Jackson noted that the feasibility study to develop a Regional Fire Authority will also show how to free up millions of dollars for other city services. Action taken: Council Member Skaug moved to adopt Resolution 3992 as presented, second by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 5 – 2, Council Members Myers and Martinez were opposed. #2 2025 Budget Ordinance – First Presentation Finance Director Madeline Prentice provided an overview of budget priorities, considerations, and summary of total budget that incorporates changes since the last budget workshop. Mayor Swartz opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. Four residents provided testimony, and the hearing was continued at 8:25 p.m. to November 26, 2024. #3 Right of Way Vacation Clements Ordinance 3060 Development Review Manager Corey Davisson reviewed the request to vacate an unimproved alley that is surrounded by properties owned by the same person, and no utilities exist in this right of way. A copy of the owner provided appraisal of land was included in the meeting packet. Mayor Swartz opened the hearing at 8:30 p.m. There was no public testimony, and the hearing was closed. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt Ordinance 3060 as presented, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0. CONSENT AGENDA #4 a. Meeting Minutes dated October 22, 2024 b. Electronic Transfer: 410 - 422 - $2,456,768.57 Checks: 167510 -167712 - $1,355,850.75 Payroll Checks: 10-25-2024 PR, #66519 - 66526 - $6,124.85 Electronic Payments: 10-25-2024 Direct Deposit - $622,158.79 c. moved to New Business item (6) d. Transportation Benefit District Annual Report e. Industrial Waste Discharge Permit No 21 Titan Data Center f. Extra Territorial Westshore Dr - Brotherton g. Accept Well 9, 17, 31, 33 and Dunes Rehabilitation Project GC2022-086 h. Accept Reservoir 6 Painting Project GC2023-097 i. Accept Ice Arena Chiller Project j. Accept Dano Park Futsal Court Project Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. OLD BUSINESS Document Ref: B75QX-BBLQG-JUOTT-T2QYG Page 3 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – November 12, 2024 pg. 4 #5 Bilingual Stipend Policy Resolution 3993 Additional information was provided that Council requested during first presentation on October 8. Mainly that we have two staff in the utility billing division use their bilingual skills to communicate with customers and this will allow for a small stipend to compensate them for this routine service. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to adopt Resolution 3993 as presented, second by Deputy Mayor Madewell. The motion carried 7 – 0. NEW BUSINESS #6 Grant County Health District 2025 ILA This is an annually approved agreement that Council Member Lombardi wished to speak on reasons the city should no longer support this expense. Council Member Martinez represents the Association of Grant County Cities and Towns on the Health District Board. She and Council Member Myers recommended giving the Health District an opportunity to comment on the allegations. There was no motion to authorize the 2025 agreement. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to have the Executive Director provide a presentation to Council on November 26, second by Council Member Myers. The motion failed 2 – 5; Mayor Swartz, Deputy Mayor Madewell, Council Members Lombardi, Skaug, and Fancher were opposed. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Parks & Recreation: Gallery, Exhibit, and Fireworks Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Doug Coutts gave the Council an option to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks the day before or the day after. Council concurred to hold the show on July 3rd to celebrate in advance of the holiday. The new history exhibits that Council toured on September 24 are now complete. The grand opening of the current gallery show will be held on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Myers confirmed consensus from Council to authorize execution of letters of support for Mr. Khan’s grant application for an opioid rehabilitation center. Council Member Martinez advised that most of the entities in the NCW Opioid Abatement are doing Requests for Proposals to determine how to distribute their share of settlement funding. They also discussed having each entity provide a few subject matter experts to attend future meetings as non-voting members. Council Member Lombardi shared that the Municipal Airport Commissioners are increasing fees. The Port of Moses Lake continues to work on purchasing railroad properties. Mayor Swartz and several Council Members have registered to attend the LEAD Summit on Thursday. A variety of agencies will be present to discuss topics on infrastructure, water, and Document Ref: B75QX-BBLQG-JUOTT-T2QYG Page 4 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – November 12, 2024 pg. 5 power management as well as hearing from panelists on legislative and workforce community impacts. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Swartz called an Executive Session from 9:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to discuss potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1) subsection (i) with no business to follow. Mayor Swartz extended the Executive Session for 10 minutes. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. ______________________________________ Dustin Swartz, Mayor ATTEST____________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk Document Ref: B75QX-BBLQG-JUOTT-T2QYG Page 5 of 5 Signature Certificate Reference number: B75QX-BBLQG-JUOTT-T2QYG Document completed by all parties on: 16 Dec 2024 19:40:39 UTC Page 1 of 1 Signer Timestamp Signature Mayor Dustin Swartz Email: dswartz@cityofml.com Recipient Verification: Sent:13 Dec 2024 18:42:39 UTC Viewed:13 Dec 2024 19:10:26 UTC Signed:13 Dec 2024 19:10:46 UTC ✔Email verified 13 Dec 2024 19:10:26 UTC IP address: 74.82.240.250 Location: Mattawa, United States Debbie Burke Email: dburke@cityofml.com Recipient Verification: Sent:13 Dec 2024 18:42:39 UTC Viewed:16 Dec 2024 19:40:25 UTC Signed:16 Dec 2024 19:40:39 UTC ✔Email verified 16 Dec 2024 19:40:25 UTC IP address: 63.135.54.162 Location: Moses Lake, United States Signed with PandaDoc PandaDoc is a document workflow and certified eSignature solution trusted by 50,000+ companies worldwide.