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CC Min 2024 12 10MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL December 10, 2024 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, Martinez, and Myers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Police Chief David Sands led the Flag Salute. AGENDA APPROVAL Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the Agenda as presented, second by Council Member Skaug. The motion carried 7 – 0. PRESENTATIONS Water and Sewer Project Bonding Jim Nelson, Managing Director, Public Finance at DA Davidson provided an updated presentation to Council on bonding. He reviewed types of bonds, debt capacity, ratings, bundling, and estimated payments for water and sewer bonds at $20, $40, and $60 million. Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Rebecca Mabius reviewed current and past programs and services they provide. They have built 15 homes in Moses Lake in the last 30 years. The builds are limited due to revenue, land acquisition, and material donation constraints. The 30th Annual Festival of Trees Gala fundraiser was held last Saturday, December 7. Council requested Housing and Grants Manager Liz Murillo draft letters of support for their grant applications. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION Miscellaneous – Elisia Dalluge, Moses Lake, commented on both presentations, vandalism and code enforcement on campaign signs, as well as city contributions to Health District, Animal Shelter, Community Coalition, and federal funds earmarked for the city. Angle Parking at 518 E 3rd Avenue – Reva Vanderstrom and Jayy Miller, Moses Lake, requested consideration to return to parallel parking in front of their business to allow safe parking for oversized customer vehicles and access of garbage trucks. Public Works Director Brian Baltzell will have staff evaluate options to accommodate parking since private access points have been fenced off and bring those costs to the next Council meeting. Budget Workshop – Matt Paluch, Moses Lake, attended the special meeting on December 5 and wanted to thank the Council for their work toward completing the 2025 Budget document. SUMMARY REPORTS Document Ref: CJSNC-8FQV4-TBN9C-QZJNV Page 1 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – December 10, 2024 pg. 2 MAYOR’S REPORT Grant Transit Authority (GTA) Board Reappointments GTA Executive Board Appointments are for one-year terms expiring on December 31. Council Member Myers and Deputy Mayor Judy Madewell are interested in continuing as the city’s board representative and alternate. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to confirm reappointments as presented, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Lobbyist Selection Interim City Manager Mike Jackson requested Council authorize a contract for one of the two agencies that responded to providing services for State Lobbyist. Action taken: Mayor Swartz moved to authorize executing a two-year contract with Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, second by Council Member Skaug. The motion carried 7 – 0. Risk Management Pool Options City Attorney Katherine Kenison stated that premium increases are not solely related to claims history, all members of the government insurance pools are seeing unprecedented increases. Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) will be supporting new legislation to cap jury verdict settlements. Ms. Kenison is waiting for a call back from WCIA to confirm their option to deny renewal and access to programs once notice to withdraw from their pool is received, as well as when the one-year notice is due. PUBLIC HEARING, Continued #1 2025 Budget Ordinance 3062 The Council opened the first hearing for the public on November 11, and continued again on November 26. The last workshop to identify final draft of revenue and expenses was held on December 5. Finance Director Madeline Prentice summarized budget changes generally, as well as ARPA fund reallocations. Mayor Swartz continued the Public Hearing at 7:43 and there being no further comments, the hearing was closed. Council Member Martinez is concerned about an increase in property tax for homeowners vs. no increase in sales tax proposed for all consumers of city services. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt the 2025 Budget Ordinance 3062, second by Council Member Skaug. The motion carried 7 – 2, Deputy Mayor Madewell and Council Member Martinez were opposed. CONSENT AGENDA #2 a. City Council Meeting Minutes of October Budget Workshops and November 12, 2024 b. Electronic Transfer: N/A Checks: 167942 - 168064 - $797,427.72 Payroll Checks: 11-22-2024 PR, #66544 - 66550 - $15,310.83 Electronic Payments: 11-22-2024 Direct Deposit - $646,069.08 Document Ref: CJSNC-8FQV4-TBN9C-QZJNV Page 2 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – December 10, 2024 pg. 3 c. Well #24 Motor Emergency Repair Resolution 3995 d. SR17 & Randolph Road Sink Hole Emergency Repair Resolution 3996 Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. OLD BUSINESS #3 2024 Multimodal Trail Plan Update Resolution 3997 Staff worked with the community members and consultant to update the 2005 Activity Trails Master Plan. Presentations were given September 10, and November 26, 2024, describing history, opportunities, goals, policies, and timeline. The Multimodal framework enables the city to address population growth and safety concerns to improve quality of life and experience of citizens and tourists in our community. The Plan also provides eligibility for grant opportunities. Several members of the Trails Planning Team were in attendance, including Chair Richard Teals. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to adopt Resolution 3997 as presented, second by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 7 – 0. #4 Grant County Animal Outreach (GCAO) Contract Amendment GCAO President Sara Thompson Tweedy requested an increase in funding from Council on November 26. Council requested staff prepare an amendment to the contract for an additional $70k in 2024 and additional $81k in 2025 and 2026 on December 5. Action taken: Council Member Lombardi moved to approve Grant County Animal Outreach amendment as presented, second by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 7 – 0. NEW BUSINESS #5 Willow Crest Estates Phase 3 Subdivision Deferral Request Staff requested input from Council on properties around the Willow Crest Estates for deferral on installation of city infrastructure. Discussion followed regarding Willow Crest covenants, building restrictions on fire permits, and growth impact on stationed fire tender. Council concurred to hold a study session with the County regarding reduction of city limit on Schneider homes agricultural land. Willow Crest Estates investor Alison May will work with staff to proceed with building on the Phase 3 property. #6 Civic Center Solar System Project The original project estimate included sales tax and will come in under the construction estimate for total savings around $297k. Staff requested Council advise to either add battery storage to project costs or complete project as originally contracted. Action taken: Mayor Swartz moved to realize the savings, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0. #7 Snowplow Contract 2025 Staff solicited quotes and received one response from Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. Document Ref: CJSNC-8FQV4-TBN9C-QZJNV Page 3 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – December 10, 2024 pg. 4 with a significant increase from prior years. Council requested staff to solicit earlier in the year for a multi-year contract, that includes a cost-of-living adjustments, in effort to receive competitive quotes. Action taken: Mayor Swartz moved to authorize the 2025 Snowplow Contract as presented, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 6 – 0, Council Member Fancher abstained. #8 City Attorney Contract Amendment Katherine Kenison’s firm has provided legal services for the City since 1990. The amendment proposes to increase the 2025 rate to $240 per hour after the first 25 hours of services at $220 per hour. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to authorize City Attorney contract amendment, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0. #9 Moses Lake School District Facility User Amendment The school district is no longer able to provide services for city programs held in school gyms. The amendment provides city staff to supervise and clean up at programs in Appendix C – Rules and Regulations for Use of School Facilities. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the facility use amendment as presented, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Martinez advised that the Grant County Homeless Task Force will attempt to engage more attendance at their January meeting. The Opioid Abatement Council is meeting remotely each month. Housing and Grants Manager Liz Murillo offered to work with Carelon Behavioral Health to draft a Request for Proposals to spend the opioid abatement funds. Several Council reiterated comments from Mark Fancher on thanking staff for hard work and looking forward to finding a new City Manager. Council Member Lombardi advised that the Port of Moses Lake has been spending time with lobbyists and legislatures in Washington DC, Senators Patti Murray and Maria Cantwell have secured $4.5 M for the West Canal Project, and Boeing is in negotiations for a new lease. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Swartz called an Executive Session from 8:45 p.m. to 8:55 p.m. to discuss qualifications of applicants for public employment pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1) subsection (g) and there will be no action to follow. Mayor Swartz extended the Session for 20 minutes. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m. Document Ref: CJSNC-8FQV4-TBN9C-QZJNV Page 4 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – December 10, 2024 pg. 5 ______________________________________ Dustin Swartz, Mayor ATTEST____________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk Document Ref: CJSNC-8FQV4-TBN9C-QZJNV Page 5 of 5 Signature Certificate Reference number: CJSNC-8FQV4-TBN9C-QZJNV Document completed by all parties on: 22 Jan 2025 16:51:01 UTC Page 1 of 1 Signer Timestamp Signature Mayor Dustin Swartz Email: dswartz@cityofml.com Recipient Verification: Sent:16 Jan 2025 23:30:34 UTC Viewed:17 Jan 2025 01:10:33 UTC Signed:17 Jan 2025 01:10:53 UTC ✔Email verified 17 Jan 2025 01:10:33 UTC IP address: 74.82.240.250 Location: Moses Lake, United States Debbie Burke Email: dburke@cityofml.com Recipient Verification: Sent:16 Jan 2025 23:30:34 UTC Viewed:22 Jan 2025 16:50:54 UTC Signed:22 Jan 2025 16:51:01 UTC ✔Email verified 22 Jan 2025 16:50:54 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.