City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING / PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010 CITY HALL 22710 E. COUNTRY VISTA DRIVE 7:00 P.M. 1. INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CALL TO ORDER 4. ROLL CALL 5. AGENDA APPROVAL 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS Anyone wishing to speak before the Council, either as an individual or as a member of a group, may do so at this time. Individuals desiring to speak shall give their name, address, and the group they represent, if any. A speaker is limited to three minutes unless granted an extension of time. The Council will take action only on agenda items, not on general comments. 7. PRESENTATION Cheryl Kilday, President & CEO Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau Program Update 8. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS a. Committee Reports  Community Development  Finance  Public Safety 9. PROCLAIMATION – Community Planning Month 10. ACTION ITEMS a. Consent Agenda  Approval of City Council Minutes – September 21, 2010  Approval of Checks – through October 5, 2010 11. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING Initiative 1100 and Initiative 1105 Concerning Privatization of Liquor The public is invited to attend. Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City at 755-6700 with 24-hours advanced notice for special accommodations. 12. RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 10-142 – A Resolution of the City of Liberty Lake Stating the City Council’s Opposition to Initiative 1100, which Relates to the Sale of Liquor (Beer, Wine, and Spirits) and Would Close State Liquor Stores; Authorize Sale, Distribution, and Importation of Spirits by Private Parties; and Repeal Certain Requirements that Govern the Business Operations of Beer and Wine Distributors and Producers. Resolution No. 10-143 - A Resolution of the City of Liberty Lake Expressing Opposition to Initiative 1105, which Relates to the Sale of Liquor (Beer, Wine and Spirits) and Would Close All State Liquor Stores and License Private Parties to Sell or Distribute Spirits to Include Revising Laws Concerning Regulation, Taxation, and Government Revenues from Distribution of Sale of Spirits. 13. FIRST READ ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 188 – An Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, Establishing a Utility Tax to Provide Revenue for City Services and Capital Requirements; Establishing a Special Referendum Procedure; Setting Penalties for Noncompliance; Providing for Severability; and Establishing an Effective Date. 14. SECOND READ ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 185 – An Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, Updating the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan. Ordinance No. 186 – An Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington Regulating the Use of Golf Cart (or Similar Vehicles) on Public Property Within the City of Liberty Lake. 15. UNFINISHED / NEW BUSINESS 16. CITIZEN COMMENTS Anyone wishing to speak before the Council, either as an individual or as a member of a group may do so at this time. Individuals desiring to speak shall give their name, address, and the group they represent, if any. A speaker is limited to three minutes unless granted an extension of time. The Council will take action only on agenda items, not on general comments. 17. EXECUTIVE SESSION 18. ADJOURNMENT The public is invited to attend. Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City at 755-6700 with 24-hours advanced notice for special accommodations.