City Council

East Wenatchee City Council Meeting In person and Zoom Tuesday, May 3, 2022 East Wenatchee City Hall 271 9th Street NE East Wenatchee, WA 98802 Minutes In attendance: Staff in attendance: Mayor Jerrilea Crawford Bob Siderius, City Attorney Councilmember John Sterk Sean Lewis, Assistant City Attorney Councilmember Harry Raab Lori Barnett, Community Development Director Councilmember Robert Tidd Curtis Lillquist, Planning Manager Councilmember Sasha Sleiman Rick Johnson, Police Chief Councilmember Shayne Magdoff Josh DeLay, Finance Director Councilmember Christine Johnson Garren Melton, Public Works Manager Councilmember Matthew Hepner Trina Elmes, Events Director/PIO Maria Holman, City Clerk Douglas County Dan Sutton, Vice Chair, District 1 Jim Barker, County Administrator Kyle Steinburg, Member, District 2 Perry Huston, Interim Land Services Director Marc Straub, Chair, District 3 Tiana Rowland, Clerk of the Board 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting.Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Special Joint Public Hearings. Mayor Crawford called the joint Special Public Hearing for the North-South Annexation Interlocal Agreement to order at 6:04 p.m. The Purpose of the hearing was to provide an opportunity for public comment regarding the proposed North-South Annexation. The Mayor stated the process, the purpose and the action that may be taken during the hearing. Community Development Director Lori Barnett provided a staff report to the Council and the Douglas County Commissioners. Comments by Councilmember Johnson Interim Land Services Director Perry Huston provided a staff report to the Council and the Douglas County Commissioners. Commissioner Straub opened the public comment period at 6:30 p.m., asking the attendees for comments in support or opposition to the annexation. Public comment was received from the following attendees: a. Randy Rantz, 705 S Kellar Ave, East Wenatchee, in opposition. Community Development Director Lori Barnett commented to Mr. Rantz. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 886-6103 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.) 5/3/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4  Public Comment Continued: b. Scott Holman, 1451 SE 8th Street SE, East Wenatchee, in support. Commissioner Steinburg commented to Mr. Holman. c. Charles Lynn, 220 Rimrock Way, East Wenatchee, clarification question. Community Development Director Lori Barnett commented to Mr. Lynn. d. Michael Nielsen, 401 Stoneridge Dr., East Wenatchee, clarification. e. Tamara Hardy, 425 Julia Court, in opposition. f. Jim Burts, 21 Rowan, East Wenatchee, in opposition. Commissioner Straub commented to Mr. Burts. g. Dan and Tennye Jennings, 1345 8th Street SE, East Wenatchee, submitted an email to the County in opposition. The email was read by Community Development Director Lori Barnett. h. Jerry Baillie, 701 Vista View Pl., East Wenatchee, in support. Commissioner Straub, Community Development Director Lori Barnett, and Commissioner Steinburg commented to Mr. Baillie. i. Jennifer Shores, 693 Highline Dr., in opposition. j. No name, 425 Julia Court, in opposition. k. Jim Burts, 21 Rowan, East Wenatchee, clarification question. Commissioner Sutton and Commissioner Straub commented to Mr. Burts. l. Patricia Hindman, 1055 N Jackson Ave, East Wenatchee, no position. m. Ed Hobart, 432 Julia Court, East Wenatchee, in opposition. The public comment period was closed at 7:05 pm.  Community Development Director Lori Barnett presented Ordinance 2022-12, approving an Interlocal Agreement between Douglas County and the City of East Wenatchee for the North-South Annexation. Comments provided by Councilmember Sterk, Councilmember Raab, Councilmember Sleiman, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Magdoff, Councilmember Hepner, and Mayor Crawford. Mayor Crawford suspended the second reading of Ordinance 2022-12. Motion by Councilmember Tidd to approve Ordinance 2022-12 authorizing the Mayor to sign the North-South Annexation interlocal Agreement between the City and Douglas County with an effective date of June 30, 2022. Councilmember Sleiman seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-1 Sterk). Additional comments were provided by Commissioner Steinburg and Commissioner Straub. Adjournment: with no further business Commissioner Straub adjourned the Special Joint Special Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 886-6103 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.) 5/3/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 2. Consent Items: a. 4/7/2022 Les Schwab Tires _ Classy Chassis Agreement b. 4/27/2022 Clearwater _ Classy Chassis Beer Garden Agreement c. 4/28/2022 DJ Shelda Classy Chassis Music Engagement Agreement d. 4/28/2022 One Washington Memorandum of Understanding Between Washington Municipalities. e. 4/28/2022 Rotary Club of East Wenatchee Classy Chassis Agreement Vouchers: f. Date: 5/3/2022 Checks: 56840-56841, 56846-56923, in the amount of $246,445.13 Minutes: g. 4/19/2022 Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Councilmember Tidd to approve consent items. Councilmember Hepner seconded the motion. Motion Carried (7-0). 3. Citizen Requests/Comments. None 4. Presentations. None 5. Department Report. a. Police Chief Johnson presented Police Detective Brandon Johnson a Certificate of Recognition for 15 years of dedicated public service to the City of East Wenatchee Police Department. Comments provided by Councilmember Johnson. 6. Mayor’s Report. a. Mayor Crawford read a Proclamation declaring solidarity with Ukraine. i. Alma Chacon, CAFÉ Executive Director was present to accept the Proclamation. b. Public Works Project Manager Garren Melton and Mayor Crawford asked for Council volunteers to serve on an INFRA Grant, SR-28 pedestrian crossing feedback non- advisory group. Councilmember Magdoff, Councilmember Hepner, and Councilmember Tidd volunteered to participate in the group. c. Mayor Crawford shared that Councilmember Sterk has requested to step down from the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center Board Assignment and asked if any Councilmember would be interested in filling the position. Councilmember Magdoff asked to be the replacement City representative, and Councilmember Tidd asked to be the new alternate. d. Mayor Crawford shared the Professional Municipal Clerks Week video which includes all of our local clerks from various jurisdictions. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 886-6103 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.) 5/3/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4