City Council
Regular MeetingLiberty Lake, WA · May 1, 2018
Agenda
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018
CITY HALL
22710 E. COUNTRY VISTA DRIVE
7:00 P.M.
COMMITTEE WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS – 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Finance
Library
Public Safety
REGULAR SESSION – 7:00 p.m.
1. INVOCATION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CALL TO ORDER
4. ROLL CALL
5. AGENDA APPROVAL
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
7. REPORTS
City Board & Commission Reports
Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District & Other Public Agency Reports
8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
9. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION – Strategic Planning
10. ACTION ITEMS
A. Consent Agenda
i. Approve April 17, 2018 City Council Minutes
ii. Approve May 1, 2018 vouchers in the amount of $97,943.43
B. General Business
i. Authorize Mayor to sign lease purchase contract with Western
States Cat for a Motor Grader
ii. Authorize Mayor to sign lease sales agreement with Western
States Cat for a 305 Mini Excavator
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 advance notice for special accommodations.
11. RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution No. 18-238 – A Resolution of the City of Liberty Lake,
Washington Regarding Finalization of the River Crossing North 3rd
Addition Plat, Located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 8, Township
25N, Range 45 E.W.M., Liberty Lake, Washington, File 2014.PL0001C
b. Resolution No. 18-239 – A Resolution of the City of Liberty Lake,
Washington Regarding Procedures for Administrative Modifications to
Planning & Building Services and Public Works Fee Schedules, as
Authorized by Ordinance No. 177, Adopted May 9, 2009
c. Resolution No 12-156D – A Resolution of the City of Liberty Lake,
Washington, Amending the City Council Rules of Procedure
12. FIRST READ ORDINANCE
Ordinance No. 247B – amending the City’s 2018 budget to appropriate funds for
a newly-created Office Assistant position
13. INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Discussion of real estate as per RCW 42.30.110(c)
15. CITIZEN COMMENTS
16. 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 advance notice for special accommodations.
ACTION ITEMS
City of Liberty Lake
Consent Agenda for May 1, 2018
City Council Meeting
Report from the Mayor for pending claims and payment of previously‐approved obligations through May 1, 2018
Payee Description Amount
See attached voucher report.
Total vouchers through May 1, 2018 $ 97,680.83
4/12/18 Kay I Wiykovics Check No. 25874 $ 215.72
4/12/18 941 Payroll Internal Revenue Service EFT $ 35.88
20‐Apr‐18 State of Washington EFT $ 11.00
TOTAL $97,943.43
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and Authorize for Payment
ATTACHMENTS: All original invoices are on file with the City Treasurer.
SIGNATURES:
City Clerk Mayor
Finance Committee
AGENDA ITEM NO.: 10Bi
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON
SUBJECT: FOR THE AGENDA OF: 05/01/2018
Lease Purchase Contract DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Street Department
EXHIBIT: DEPT. HEAD APPROVAL: Katy Allen
12M Lease purchase agreement
Buy back letters
Letter from Ed at CAT Financial
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Yes, pre-approved
BUDGETED:
SUMMARY STATEMENT
On April 3rd City Council approved a 3-year lease sales agreement with Western States Cat for a Motor Grader. To
complete the lease agreement, we need City Councils approval for the lease purchase agreement with CAT
Financial.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize Mayor to sign contract.
April 13th
City of Liberty Lake
22710 E County Vista Dr
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Dear Valued Customer,
Please accept this letter as a guarantee for purchase of your Caterpillar Model 12M3 AWD
Serial Number N9B00585 . This guarantee is made in conjunction with the Governmental Failsafe
Warranty. We agree to purchase this unit from you at the end of the 3 years for the amount of
$ 200,000 based on a maximum of 1,500 S.M.U.’s. If the time period or service meter unit limits are
exceeded the above machine will be appraised to determine a new value.
Lessee agrees that each Unit, upon its return, shall:
1. Be in sound mechanical condition and to be in good working order under full load.
2. Have the same attachments and piece parts as when delivered.
3. a. Have tires in safe and operable condition with a minimum of (40%) of wear
remaining tread life and all of the same style (no recaps).
OR
b. Have a minimum of forty percent (40%) life remaining on all undercarriage
components including track shoes, links, pins and bushings, idlers, bogies, sprockets, carrier
rollers, track rollers;
4. Have no cracked or broken glass;
5. Have no missing sheet metal and any damage to sheet metal;
6. Have no structural damage to frame.
7. Have met the full requirement of the warranty procedures, including scheduled oil sampling at the
prescribed intervals.
8. Have no damage or modification to machine ROPS (roll over protection structure) per Caterpillar
guidelines, repair or replacement of ROPS will be billed at time of return.
We require thirty (30) days written notice if you choose to exercise this guarantee and transfer title of the
above-described equipment to Western States Equipment Company.
If you have any questions or if we may be of further assistance, please call.
It is understood that under this agreement that the “terms of return” will be met and/or brought into
compliance before this re-purchase agreement will be fully executed. Items that are out of compliance will
be repaired and billed to City of Liberty Lake.
Sincerely,
Kelly Olson Authorized Signature
Vice President, Finance
________________________________
Dyke Jones
Used Equipment Manager
AGENDA ITEM NO.: 10Bii
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON
SUBJECT: FOR THE AGENDA OF: 05/01/2018
Lease Purchase Contract DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Street Department
EXHIBIT: DEPT. HEAD APPROVAL: Katy Allen
305 Mini Ex. Lease purchase agreement
Buy back letters
Letter from Ed at CAT Financial
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Yes, pre-approved
BUDGETED:
SUMMARY STATEMENT
On February 6th City Council approved a 3-year lease sales agreement with Western States Cat for a 305 Mini
Excavator. To complete the lease agreement, we need City Councils approval for the lease purchase agreement
with CAT Financial.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize Mayor to sign contract.
April 13th
City of Liberty Lake
22710 E County Vista Dr
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Dear Valued Customer,
Please accept this letter as a guarantee for purchase of your Caterpillar Model 305E2
Serial Number H5M07114 . This guarantee is made in conjunction with the Governmental Failsafe
Warranty. We agree to purchase this unit from you at the end of the 3 years for the amount of
$ 48,000 based on a maximum of 1,500 S.M.U.’s. If the time period or service meter unit limits are
exceeded the above machine will be appraised to determine a new value.
Lessee agrees that each Unit, upon its return, shall:
1. Be in sound mechanical condition and to be in good working order under full load.
2. Have the same attachments and piece parts as when delivered.
3. a. Have tires in safe and operable condition with a minimum of (40%) of wear
remaining tread life and all of the same style (no recaps).
OR
b. Have a minimum of forty percent (40%) life remaining on all undercarriage
components including track shoes, links, pins and bushings, idlers, bogies, sprockets, carrier
rollers, track rollers;
4. Have no cracked or broken glass;
5. Have no missing sheet metal and any damage to sheet metal;
6. Have no structural damage to frame.
7. Have met the full requirement of the warranty procedures, including scheduled oil sampling at the
prescribed intervals.
8. Have no damage or modification to machine ROPS (roll over protection structure) per Caterpillar
guidelines, repair or replacement of ROPS will be billed at time of return.
We require thirty (30) days written notice if you choose to exercise this guarantee and transfer title of the
above-described equipment to Western States Equipment Company.
If you have any questions or if we may be of further assistance, please call.
It is understood that under this agreement that the “terms of return” will be met and/or brought into
compliance before this re-purchase agreement will be fully executed. Items that are out of compliance will
be repaired and billed to City of Liberty Lake.
Sincerely,
Kelly Olson Authorized Signature
Vice President, Finance
________________________________
Dyke Jones
Used Equipment Manager
RESOLUTION(S)
AGENDA ITEM NO.: 11a
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON
SUBJECT: FOR THE AGENDA OF: May 1, 2018
River Crossing North 3rd Addition Final Plat
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Planning & Building Services
EXHIBIT: DEPT. HEAD APPROVAL: Lisa Key
Resolution 18-238
River Crossing North 3rd Addition Final Plat Map
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Not Applicable
BUDGETED: Not Applicable
SUMMARY STATEMENT
The Preliminary Plat of River Crossing North consisting of 225 lots and several tracts for residential development
on 52.69 acres was approved by the City Council on September 18, 2014. River Crossing North 3rd Addition Final
Plat has now been received and reviewed, and is ready for final plat approval. The River Crossing North 3rd
Addition Final Plat, File 2014.PL0001C, is 9.13 acres acres in size and contains 36 Lots, no Tracts, and public
streets. All applicable conditions from the preliminary plat approval have been met or a performance guarantee
has been provided and appropriate signatures / letters of acceptance have been obtained or will be obtained
prior to recording. River Crossing North 3rd Addition Final Plat is in conformance with all applicable land use
controls.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Read the Resolution
2. Accept the Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 18-238
CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON REGARDING
FINALIZATION OF THE RIVER CROSSING NORTH 3RD ADDITION PLAT,
LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 25N,
RANGE 45 E.W.M., LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON, FILE 2014.PL0001C.
WHEREAS, RCW 58.17 establishes the process by which land is divided and regulates
the subdivision of land;
WHEREAS, The City of Liberty Lake adopted a Comprehensive Plan (September 2003,
updated October 6, 2015), a Development Code (December 2005), and the River District SAP-
08-0001 (October 2009);
WHEREAS, The Preliminary Plat of River Crossing North consisting of 225 lots and
several tracts for residential development on 52.69 acres was approved by the City Council on
September 18, 2014;
WHEREAS, The River Crossing North 3rd Addition Final Plat, File 2014.PL0001C, is
9.13 acres in size and contains 36 Lots, no Tracts, and public streets;
WHEREAS, All applicable conditions from the preliminary plat approval have been met
or a performance guarantee has been provided;
WHEREAS, The River Crossing North 3rd Addition Final Plat is in conformance with all
applicable land use controls;
WHEREAS, Appropriate signatures and letters of acceptance have been obtained or will
be obtained prior to recording; and
WHEREAS, Property taxes and all required fees will be paid prior to recording of the
final plat.
THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE,
WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
The Final Plat of River Crossing North 3rd Addition, Located in the Southeast Quarter of
Section 8, Township 25N, Range 45 E.W.M., Liberty Lake, Washington, more precisely
described in the dedication, having met all conditions and requirements, is hereby approved.
Passed by the City Council this day of May, 2018.
Steve Peterson, Mayor
City of Liberty Lake
ATTEST:
City Clerk, Ann Swenson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney, Sean P. Boutz
AGENDA ITEM NO.: 11b
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON
SUBJECT: FOR THE AGENDA OF: May 1, 2018
Procedures for Administrative Modifications to
Planning & Building Services and Public Works Fee
Schedules, as authorized by Ordinance No. 177
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Planning & Building Services
EXHIBIT: DEPT. HEAD APPROVAL: Lisa Key
Resolution 18-239
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Not Applicable
BUDGETED: Not Applicable
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Ordinance No. 177 adopted the Planning & Building Services and Public Works Fee Schedule in May of
2009, and further provided that future updates to the schedule be authorized by resolution, except
for such administrative modifications as established in Attachment A. Attachment A of said ordinance
provided that building valuations on which the building permit fees are calculated be updated
administratively on a semi-annual basis, based upon the Building Valuation Data Sheet as published by
the International Code Council in the “Building Safety Journal”. The attached resolution clarifies the
administrative procedures by which said building valuations are updated.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Read the Resolution
2. Accept the Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 18-239
CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON REGARDING
PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATIONS TO PLANNING &
BUILDING SERVICES AND PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULES, AS AUTHORIZED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 177, ADOPTED MAY 9, 2009.
WHEREAS, The City of Liberty Lake adopted the Planning & Building Services and
Public Works Fee Schedule in May of 2009 by Ordinance No. 177; and,
WHEREAS, the goal of the Planning and Building Services and Public Works Fee
Schedule is to provide transparency in fees, and to provide for cost recovery for services
rendered; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to keep its fee schedule generally consistent with those in
neighboring jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 177, future updates to the Planning and Building
Services and Public Works Fee Schedule were permitted by City Resolution, except for such
administrative modifications as set forth in Exhibit “A” of that ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Exhibit “A” of Ordinance No. 177 established building permit fees based
on valuations, with said valuations determined by the Building Valuation Data Sheet printed in
the “Building Safety Journal” published by the International Code Council twice per year; and
WHEREAS, Exhibit “A” of Ordinance No. 177 provides that the fee schedule adopted by
said ordinance includes the most recent valuation data, and is updated administratively as the
valuation data changes; and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of making its fee schedule as accessible as possible;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ADOPT THE FOLLOWING
PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATIONS AS PROVIDED FOR IN
ORDINANCE 177:
1. Building valuation data in the most recently adopted Planning & Building Services and
Public Works Fee Schedule shall periodically be updated administratively to correspond
with the International Code Council’s Building most recently adopted and published
Building Valuation Data Sheet.
2. Such administrative updates to building valuation shall not take effect until published on
the City’s website.
3. All other proposed modifications to the Planning & Building Services and Public Works
Fee Schedule shall be adopted by a formal resolution of the Liberty Lake City Council
following public notice.
Passed by the City Council this day of May, 2018.
Steve Peterson, Mayor
City of Liberty Lake
ATTEST:
City Clerk, Ann Swenson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney, Sean P. Boutz
CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 12-156D
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON AMENDING
THE CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35A.12.120, the Liberty Lake City Council is required to
adopt rules which relate to City Council procedures, order of business, conduct of City Council
meetings, and such other matters properly related thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Liberty Lake City Council desires to amend Section 2.4 (Study Sessions
And Workshops) of the Liberty Lake City Council Rules of Procedure as contained in the
attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Liberty Lake City Council has reviewed the amendments to the
Rules of Procedure as shown in Exhibit A and finds them to be acceptable and appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Liberty Lake,
Washington as follows:
1. Rules of Procedure.
The City Council adopts the attached Rules of Procedure under the
Mayor/Council form of government. For decision on points of order, the City shall be governed
by the most recent edition of Roberts Rules of Order, a copy of which is maintained in the office
of the Liberty Lake City Clerk.
2. Best Efforts.
These Rules of Procedure are designed to assist in the orderly conduct of City
Council business. Failure of the City Council to adhere to these rules shall not result in any
liability to the City, its officers, its agents and employees nor shall the same result in any
invalidation of City Council action.
Adopted this _____ day of May, 2018.
_________________________________
Mayor Steve Peterson
Attest Approved as to Form
_________________________________ ___________________________
Ann Swenson, City Clerk Sean P. Boutz, City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
LIBERTY LAKE CITY COUNCIL
RULES OF PROCEDURE
Adopted by: Resolution 01-007
Amended by: Resolution 01-007A
Amended by: Resolution 04-007B
Amended by: Resolution 06-007B-1
Amended by: Resolution 12-156
Amended by: Resolution 12-156A
Amended by: Resolution 12-156B
Amended by: Resolution 12-156C
Amended by: Resolution 12-156D
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL RULES ........................................................................................................................1
Meetings to be Public......................................................................................................... 1
Respect and Decorum........................................................................................................ 1
Quorum.............................................................................................................................. 1
Attendance, Excused Absences ........................................................................................ 1
Attendance via Speakerphone (AVS) .........……………………………………….......... 2
Attendance Procedure…..…………………………………………………………………2
Attendance of City Staff .................................................................................................... 3
Attendance of Media at Council Meetings ....................................................................... 3
Journal of Proceedings....................................................................................................... 3
TYPES OF MEETINGS ................................................................................................................ 3
Regular Council Meetings ................................................................................................ 3
Special Meetings ................................................................................................................4
Continued And Adjourned Sessions .................................................................................. 4
Study Sessions And Workshops ….................................................................................... 4
Executive Sessions ............................................................................................................ 4
CHAIR AND DUTIES ................................................................................................................... 5
Chair ................................................................................................................................... 5
Call to Order .......................................................................................................................5
Points of Order ………....................................................................................................... 5
Questions to Be Stated …………....................................................................................... 5
Substitution For Chair ........................................................................................................ 5
Presiding Officer - Powers ................................................................................................. 5
COUNCIL ORDER OF BUSINESS AND AGENDA ................................................................. 5
Order of Business .............................................................................................................. 5
Council Agenda .................................................................................................................7
VOTING AND MOTIONS ........................................................................................................... 7
Voting ................................................................................................................................ 7
Mayor ................................................................................................................................ 8
Motions ……….................................................................................................................. 8
Disqualification ………..................................................................................................... 8
Motions to Reconsider ………........................................................................................... 8
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ........................................................................................ 8
Review by City Attorney ................................................................................................... 8
Procedure ........................................................................................................................... 8
Format of Ordinances And Resolutions ............................................................................ 8
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES .......................................................................................... 9
Sign-in ……….................................................................................................................. 9
Timing; Representation ………........................................................................................ 9
The Public Hearing Process ............................................................................................. 9
Quasi Judicial Hearings .................................................................................................. 10
DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES OF CITIZENS ............................................................................. 10
Meeting Participation ....................................................................................................... 10
Citizen Comments ……………………………………………………………………… 10
Subjects on The Current Agenda ..................................................................................... 10
Manner of Addressing The Council ................................................................................. 10
Written Communications ................................................................................................. 11
"Out of Order" Comments ................................................................................................11
FILLING COUNCIL VACANCIES AND SELECTING MAYOR [PRO TEM] ..................... 11
Notice of Vacancy ………………………………………………………………….… 11
Application Procedure .................................................................................................... 11
Interview Process ........................................................................................................... 11
Selection of Council Member ......................................................................................... 11
Duties of Mayor [Pro Tem] ............................................................................................. 11
Selection of Mayor [Pro Tem]; Nominations ................................................................. 12
Removal of Mayor [Pro Tem] ......................................................................................... 12
PREPARATION OF AGENDA ….............................................................................................. 12
Staff Duties …………...................................................................................................... 12
Agenda Items …………................................................................................................... 12
Timing of Preparation …………...................................................................................... 12
SUSPENSION AND AMENDMENT OF RULES …..................................................................12
Suspension of These Rules ……………………………………………………..……… 12
Amendment of These Rules ............................................................................................. 12
Liberty Lake City Council Rules of Procedure
Adopted by: Resolution 12-156D
These rules shall be considered the Rules of Procedure for the City of Liberty Lake City
Council operating under the Mayor/Council form of government. For decisions on points of order,
the City shall be governed by the most recent edition of Roberts Rules of Order, a copy of which is
maintained in the office of the Liberty Lake City Clerk.
1. GENERAL RULES
1.1 Meetings to Be Public: All meetings of the Council shall be open to the public with
the exception of executive sessions as defined in RCW Chapter 42.30.
1.2 Respect and Decorum: It is the duty of the Mayor and Council members to
maintain dignity and respect for their offices, city staff and the public. While the
Council is in session, the Council members shall preserve order and decorum and a
member shall neither, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the
proceedings of the Council, nor disrupt or disparage any member while speaking.
Council members and the public shall obey the orders of the Mayor.
Any person making disruptive, disparaging or impertinent remarks or unreasonably
disturbing the business of the Council, either while addressing the Council or
attending its proceedings, shall be asked to leave the meeting. Continued disruptions
may result in a recess or adjournment.
1.3 Quorum: Four Council members shall constitute a quorum and be necessary for the
transaction of business. If a quorum is not present, those in attendance will be named
and they shall adjourn to a later time, but no adjournment shall be for a longer period
than until the next regular meeting.
1.4 Attendance, Excused Absences: Election to the office of City Council means
that the citizens have entrusted City Council members with significant
responsibilities in the area of governance and leadership. Regular attendance at
City Council meetings is essential in fulfilling those responsibilities. The
following policies are intended to establish minimum acceptable criteria for City
Council meeting attendance. A Council member shall forfeit his/her office by
failing to attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Council without being
excused by the Council. RCW 35A.l3.020 and 35A.l2.060.
Members of the Council may be excused from a meeting by contacting the Mayor
or Mayor Pro Tem. The Mayor, or Mayor Pro Tem, shall inform the Council of
the member's absence, state the reason for such absence and inquire if there is a
motion to excuse the member.
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The following are examples of appropriate reasons for excusing an absence:
illness, family emergency, or business obligation.
Upon passage of such motion by a majority of members present, the absent member
shall be considered excused and the appropriate notation will be made in the minutes.
If the motion is not passed or the above procedure is not followed, the minutes will
reflect that the absence is unexcused.
1.5 Attendance via Speakerphone (AVS): From time to time, a Council member will
not be able to physically attend a Council meeting, but will want to be involved in the
discussion and/or decision on a particular agenda item. The procedure and guidelines
for permitting a Council member to attend a Council meeting via speakerphone are as
follows:
A. The Rare Occasion – AVS should be the rare exception, not the rule, and AVS
is limited to two (2) times per year per Council member. Examples of situations
where AVS would be appropriate include, but are not limited to:
An agenda item is time sensitive, and AVS is needed for a quorum;
An agenda item is of very high importance to the Council member who
cannot be physically present;
It is important for all Council members to be involved in a decision, but one
Council member is unable to be physically present.
AVS should be limited to one or two specific agenda items, and not the entire
Council meeting.
Examples of situations where AVS would not be appropriate include, but are not
limited to:
Quasi-judicial hearings;
Other public hearing(s) where maps, display boards, power point
presentations, or similar graphic presentations are being utilized; and
Non hearing agenda items which depend substantially on visual aids and/or
graphic presentations.
B. Attendance – Procedure
1. For a Council member to attend via speakerphone the Council member:
a. must be able to hear the discussion on the agenda item before the Council,
and
b. must be able to be heard by all present in the Council chambers.
2. When the particular agenda item is ready to be discussed, the Mayor (or
presiding officer, if the Mayor is not physically present) should state for the
record:
a. Let the record reflect that Council member _____________ is attending
via speakerphone.
b. Council member ______________ , can you hear me? [There must then
be a clearly audible response in the affirmative.]
c. Let the record reflect that Council member __________________ , who
is attending via speakerphone, can be heard by all present in Council
chambers.
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3. Upon conclusion of the particular agenda item(s), or meeting, the Mayor (or
presiding officer if the Mayor is not physically present) should state:
Let the record reflect that Council member ________________’s
attendance via speakerphone has been terminated.
C. Notification
If a Council member wishes to attend a Council meeting via speakerphone for an
agenda item or meeting, the Council member should notify Council of his/her
intent at the preceding Council meeting. This notification should be made during
the Introduction of Upcoming Agenda Items.
If that is not possible, the Council member should notify the Mayor or Mayor’s
designee of his/her wish to attend a Council meeting via speakerphone for an
agenda item or meeting, not later than one (1) business day prior to the Council
meeting for which he/she wishes to attend via speakerphone. With less notice, it
may not be possible to make the necessary arrangements to allow AVS.
1.6 Attendance of City Staff: The City Administrator, City Attorney, and City Clerk
shall attend all meetings of the City Council unless excused by the Mayor. The City
Administrator may report and make recommendations to the City Council and when
requested shall participate in Council discussions. The City Attorney, upon request,
from the Mayor or Council, shall give an opinion on legal questions. The City Clerk
shall keep the minutes of the Council, record all Council votes and actions and
perform such other duties as necessary for the orderly conduct of the meeting.
1.7 Attendance of Media at Council Meetings: All meetings of the Council and its
committees shall be open to the media, freely subject to recording by radio, television
and photographic equipment at any time; provided that if such recording interferes
with the orderly conduct of the meetings the Mayor may make such orders as
necessary.
1.8 Journal of Proceedings: A journal of all proceedings (minutes) of the Council shall
be kept by the City Clerk and shall be entered in a book constituting the official
record of the Council.
2. TYPES OF MEETINGS
2.1 Regular Council Meetings: The Council shall meet regularly on the first and third
Tuesdays of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m. with a one
(1) hour extension to 11:00 p.m. unless vetoed by a Council member. When a
Council meeting falls on a holiday, the Council may determine an alternate day for
the meeting. The location of the meetings shall be the City of Liberty Lake City Hall
unless specified otherwise by a majority vote of the Council.
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2.2 Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the Mayor or any three (3)
members of the Council. The City Clerk shall prepare a notice of the special meeting
stating the time, place and business to be transacted. The City Clerk shall notify each
member of the Council, either by telephone, fax, e-mail or otherwise of the special
meeting. The City Clerk shall give at least 24 hours' notice of the special meeting to
each local newspaper of general circulation and to each local radio and/or television
station which has filed with the Clerk a written request to be notified of special
meetings. No subjects other than those specified in the notice shall be considered.
Special meetings may be called without the notice required in this section, to deal
with emergencies involving injury or damage to persons or property or the likelihood
of such injury or damage if the notice requirements would be impractical or increase
the likelihood of such injury or damage.
2.3 Continued And Adjourned Sessions: Any meeting of the Council may be
continued or adjourned from day to day, or for more than one day, but no
adjournment shall be for a longer period than until the next regular meeting.
2.4 Study Sessions And Workshops: The Council may meet in study sessions and
workshops (open to the public), at the request of the Mayor, or three (3) members of
the Council. The purpose of the study session is to review and discuss current or
proposed programs or projects of the City including the receipt of information from
City Staff or others provided that all discussions and conclusions thereon shall not
constitute binding actions of the Council.
The Council may also meet for workshops on the first and third Tuesdays of each
month prior to a regularly scheduled City Council meeting beginning at 65:030 p.m.
and ending at 6:45 p.m. The purpose of the workshops will provide the Council with
information surrounding impending and/or current City business. The workshops
will allow informal discussion of issues amongst the Council, which may also be
directed for action at a future Regular Council Meeting, or during the workshop(s), as
applicable. The City Clerk, under the direction of the Mayor or designee, shall
arrange a Council workshop agenda for the meeting.
2.5 Executive Sessions: Executive sessions or closed meetings may be held in
accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. The Council may
hold an executive session during a regular or special meeting. Before convening in
executive session the Chair shall publicly announce the purpose for excluding the
public from the meeting place and the time when the executive session will be
concluded. If the Council wishes to adjourn at the close of a meeting from executive
session, that fact will be announced along with the estimated time for the executive
session. The announced time limit for executive sessions may be extended by
announcement of the Chair or designee.
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Council members, Mayor and all participants must keep confidential all oral and
written information provided during executive sessions to protect the best interests of
the City. Confidentiality also includes information provided to Council members
outside of executive sessions when the information is considered exempt from
disclosure under the Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers.
3. CHAIR AND DUTIES
3.1 Chair: The Mayor, if present, shall preside as Chair at all meetings of the Council. In
the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem shall preside. In the absence of the
Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem the Council shall elect a Chair.
3.2 Call to Order: The meetings of the Council shall be called to order by the Mayor or
in his or her absence, the Mayor Pro Tem. In the absence of both the Mayor and
Mayor Pro Tem, the meeting shall be called to order by the City Clerk or Clerk's
designee for the election of a temporary Chair.
3.3 Points of Order: The Chair with the assistance of the City Attorney shall determine
all points of order, subject to the right of any member to appeal to the Council.
3.4 Questions to Be Stated: The Chair shall have stated all questions submitted for a
vote, call the question and announce the result.
3.5 Substitution for Chair: The Chair may call upon the Mayor Pro Tem or any other
member to temporarily chair the meeting.
3.6 Presiding Officer - Powers: The Chair (with limitations imposed upon the Mayor
by law) may move, second, debate and vote subject only to such limitations of debate
as are by these rules imposed on all members, and shall not be deprived of any of the
rights and privileges of a Council member by reason of acting as the Chair.
4. COUNCIL ORDER OF BUSINESS AND AGENDA
4.1 Order of Business: The order of business for all regular meetings may include the
following as applicable unless the Council, by a majority vote of the members
present, suspends the rules and changes the order:
Invocation. By invitation.
Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor leads the flag salute.
Call to Order. The Mayor calls the meeting to order.
Roll Call. The Mayor calls the roll of the Council. Council members may make a
motion to excuse absent Council members.
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Agenda Approval. The Mayor shall seek approval of the Agenda. Council members
through motion and majority vote may add, delete or defer agenda items.
Citizens Comments. Pursuant to Sections 8.2 or 8.3, members of the audience may
comment on any City matter.
Announcements I Proclamations I Special Presentations. The Mayor makes
announcements of upcoming meetings and events and presents proclamations. A
proclamation is an official declaration made by either the City Council or the Mayor.
Special presentations may also be scheduled at this time.
Reports. Mayor and Council members report on Council Committees, other
meetings, and activities in which they have participated. Reports may be presented to
Council by other agencies and City Staff.
Workshop Discussions. Workshops and staff presentations on specific issues and
topics, including but not limited to such items as proposed ordinances and
resolutions, public works projects, finance issues, and policy initiatives may be
presented at this time. Final action is neither expected nor anticipated on workshop
topics.
Consent Agenda. The Mayor identifies the items on the consent Agenda and requests
a motion with a second for approval.
The Consent Agenda contains items which are of a routine and non-controversial
nature which may include, but are not limited to, the following: meeting minutes,
payroll, and claims. Any item on the Consent Agenda may, at the request of any
Council member, be removed and considered separately.
Public Hearings/ Appeals. The Mayor will state the public hearing procedures before
each public hearing. Quasi-judicial hearings require that a decision be made by the
Council which may include record review of evidence considered and that specific
findings be made.
Resolutions. The City Clerk shall introduce the Resolution by reading its title. A
Resolution is adoption of a City policy or decision and may be adopted by a majority
voice vote of the Council.
Ordinances. The City Clerk shall introduce the Ordinance by reading its title. All
Ordinances shall have two readings at two separate meetings, unless the Council
deems it expedient to suspend this rule. Amendments to an Ordinance may be made
at first or second reading. A roll call vote shall follow second reading.
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Emergency Ordinances. Public emergency Ordinances require a vote of a majority
plus one of the whole Council membership, and may be made effective upon
adoption.
A public emergency Ordinance is one designed to protect public health and safety,
public property, or the public peace; it may not levy taxes, grant, renew, or extend a
franchise to authorize the borrowing of money.
Executive Session. An executive session may be convened that is closed to the public
and attended only by Mayor, Council and invited participants such as City
Administrator, City Attorney, City staff and/or individuals authorized by the Mayor
or City Council. The Council may go into executive session only for matters
specifically allowable under state law. The Mayor must state the reason for going
into executive session, and the estimated time for coming out of executive session.
Final action on matters considered in executive session must take place in open
session. Matters discussed in executive session are to be considered strictly
confidential by all participants.
Introduction of Upcoming Agenda Items
Citizen Comments.
Adjournment. With no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor may
move to adjourn the meeting.
4.2 Council Agenda: Subject to the Council's right to amend the agenda, no legislative
item shall be voted on which is not on the Council agenda, except in emergency
situations relating to the public's health, safety or welfare.
5. VOTING AND MOTIONS
5.1 Voting: Votes during Council meetings shall be conducted as follows:
a. Recorded votes occur on Ordinances and Resolutions.
b. Unless otherwise required by Statute, Ordinance or Resolution, votes shall be taken
by voice except at the request of the Mayor or any Council member a roll call vote
shall be recorded by the City Clerk.
c. Each Council member shall vote on all questions and matters before the Council,
unless a conflict of interest or appearance of fairness disqualifies the member.
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5.2 Mayor: The Mayor shall only vote where there is a tie vote between Council
members with respect to matters other than the passage of Ordinances, grants or
revocation of franchise or license, or any resolution for the payment of money.
5.3 Motions: No motion shall be considered or debated until duly seconded and
announced by the Chair. The motion shall be recorded and, if desired by any Council
member, it shall be read by the City Clerk before it is debated and, by the consent of
the Council, may be withdrawn at any time before action is taken on the motion.
5.4 Disqualification: Any Council member who is disqualified from voting on a matter
shall be excused from the Council dais and shall not participate in the debate. The
Council member shall state the reason for the disqualification.
5.5 Motions to Reconsider: A motion to reconsider must be made by a person who
voted with the majority on the principal question and must be made at the same or
succeeding regular meeting. No motion to reconsider an adopted quasi-judicial
written decision shall be entertained after the close of the meeting at which the
written findings and decision were adopted.
6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
6.1 Review by City Attorney: All Resolutions and Ordinances shall be reviewed by the
City Attorney. No Ordinance or Resolution shall be prepared for presentation to the
City Council unless requested by the Mayor or three (3) Council members.
6.2 Procedure: Ordinances shall generally require two readings. The first reading will
consist of a staff presentation and may include Council discussion. The second
reading will occur at a subsequent meeting and will involve a Motion, Second, Public
Comment, Council Discussion and Vote.
6.3 Format of Ordinances and Resolutions: Resolutions and Ordinances shall be in a
Format determined by the City Clerk including the numerical identification. No
Ordinance or Resolution shall contain more than one subject which shall be clearly
stated in the title. No Resolution or Ordinance shall be amended unless the
amendment sets forth each modified section in full. Resolutions and Ordinances shall
be signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk. The City Attorney shall
sign all Resolutions and Ordinances to approve the form.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
7.1 Sign-in: Prior to the start of a public hearing the Chair may require that all persons
wishing to speak sign their name, address and indicate whether they wish to speak as
a proponent, opponent or from a neutral position. Any person who fails to sign in
shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have given their
testimony. The Chair may change the order of speakers so that testimony is heard in
the most logical groupings (i.e. proponents, opponents, adjacent owners, etc.).
7.2 Timing; Representation: The City Council will take public testimony during a
public hearing, the public comment period and prior to passage of Ordinances.
Persons appearing before the Council should limit their comments to three (3)
minutes, as kept by the City Clerk and enforced by the Chair. Where an organization
is appearing before the City Council, it should designate a representative to speak on
behalf of its members.
7.3 The Public Hearing Process: The Chair introduces the agenda item, opens the
public hearing and announces the following Rules of Order:
1. All comments by proponents, opponents or other members of the public shall
be made from the podium; any individuals making comments shall first give
their name and address.
2. No comments shall be made from any other location. Anyone making “out of
order” comments shall be subject to removal from the meeting. If you are
disabled and require accommodation, please advise the Chair.
3. There shall be no demonstrations (i.e. applause) during or at the conclusion of
anyone's presentation.
4. These rules are intended to promote an orderly system of holding a public
hearing, giving every person an opportunity to be heard ensuring that no
individual is annoyed or embarrassed by exercising his/her right of speech.
5. Council members shall not reply or respond in any way to testimony provided
by speakers at the public hearing, except to request specific clarification.
The Chair may call City Staff to describe the matter under consideration.
The Chair calls upon proponents, opponents and all other individuals who wish to
speak regarding the matter under consideration.
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The Chair inquires as to whether any Council member has questions to ask the
proponents, opponents, speakers or staff. If any Council member has questions, the
appropriate individual will be recalled to the podium.
The Chair continues the public hearing to a time specific or closes the public hearing.
7.4 Quasi Judicial Hearings: In addition to the Rules of Order set forth in Section 7.3,
the following rules should be observed during a quasi judicial public hearing.
1. The Chair shall announce the matter for consideration and ask Council members
to indicate any ex parte oral or written communications with a party, conflicts of
interest or any appearance of fairness issues. After all disclosures are made, the
Chair will ask if any party to the quasi judicial matter desires to challenge or
request a Council member abstain from the decision on the matter. The challenge
shall be placed on the record.
8. DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES OF CITIZENS
8.1 Meeting Participation: Citizens are welcome at all Council meetings and are
encouraged to attend and participate. Recognition of a speaker by the Chair is a
prerequisite for an orderly and effective meeting. It is expected that all speakers will
deliver their comments in a courteous and efficient manner and will speak only to the
subject under consideration.
8.2 Citizen Comments: Under agenda item “Citizens Comments" citizens may address
any item they wish to discuss with the Mayor and Council by completing and
submitting a yellow “Request to Speak” form. They shall first obtain recognition by
the Chair who shall then allow the comments, subject to a three (3) minute limitation
per speaker, or other limitations as the Chair or Council may deem necessary. The
Chair and Council will receive comments without reply or discussion unless the
Chair or Council request clarification. Following such comments, if action is required
or has been requested, the Chair may place the matter on the current agenda or a
future agenda or refer the matter to staff or a Council Committee for action or
investigation and a report at a future meeting.
8.3 Subjects on the Current Agenda: Pursuant and subject to Section 8.2, any
member of the public who wishes to address the Council on an item on the current
agenda shall make such request to the Chair by completing and submitting a Request
to Speak form.
8.4 Manner of Addressing The Council: All remarks shall be addressed to the
Council and not to any individual member. No questions shall be asked of the
Council members.
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8.5 Written Communications: Interested parties, or their authorized representatives,
may address the Council by written communication in regard to any general matter
concerning the City. The written communication may be submitted by direct mail or
by addressing the communication to the City Clerk who will distribute copies to the
Council members. The communication will be entered into the record, if requested by
the party.
8.6 "Out of Order" Comments: Any person whose comments have been ruled out of
order by the Chair shall immediately cease and refrain from further improper
comments. The refusal of an individual to desist from inappropriate, disparaging or
otherwise disruptive remarks after being ruled out of order by the Chair may subject
the individual to removal from the Council Chambers.
9. FILLING COUNCIL VACANCIES AND SELECTING MAYOR [PRO TEM]
9.1 Notice of Vacancy: If a Council vacancy occurs, the Council will follow the
procedures outlined in RCW 35A.13.020. In order to fill the vacancy with the most
qualified person available until an election is held, the Council will distribute and
publish a notice of the vacancy, the procedure and deadline for applying for the
position.
9.2 Application Procedure: The Council will draw up an application form which
contains relevant information. The application form will be used in conjunction with
an interview of each candidate to aid the Council's selection of the new Council
member.
9.3 Interview Process: All qualified candidates who submit an application by the
deadline will be interviewed by the Council during a regular or special Council
meeting open to the public. The order of the interviews will be determined by
drawing names. To promote fairness, applicants will be asked to remain outside the
Council Chambers while other applicants are being interviewed. Applicants may be
asked to answer questions submitted to them in advance of the interview and
questions posed by each Council member during the interview process. The Council
members will ask the same questions of each candidate. Each candidate will then be
allowed two (2) minutes for closing comments.
9.4 Selection of Council Member: The Council may recess into executive session to
discuss the qualifications of all candidates. Nominations, voting and selection of a
person to fill the vacancy will be conducted during an open public meeting.
9.5 Duties of Mayor Pro Tem: In the temporary absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro
Tem shall perform the duties and responsibilities of the Mayor with regard to the
conduct of meetings and business of the City.
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9.6 Selection of Mayor [Pro Tem] Nominations: The Mayor Pro Tem will be
selected by the Council members. The term for Mayor Pro Tem shall be two (2) years
from the date of election. Council members may each nominate one person for Mayor
Pro Tem. Nominations require a second.
Each Council member shall be given the opportunity to submit a nomination for
Mayor Pro Tem. After all nominations are made, the Mayor will call for a vote on the
nominations in the order they were made. Voting will be either by voice or a recorded
vote as determined by the Mayor. As soon as one nominee receives a majority vote of
four (4) votes of the Council, that Council member will be declared the Mayor Pro
Tem. No votes will be taken on the remaining nominees.
9.7 Removal of Mayor Pro Tem: The Mayor Pro Tern may be removed from office
upon a vote of four Council members.
10. PREPARATION OF AGENDA
10.1 Staff Duties: The City Clerk, under the direction of the Mayor or his or her designee,
will prepare the agenda for each Council meeting setting forth a brief description of
each item to be considered by the Council. The agenda prior to submission to the
Council shall be reviewed by the Chair.
10.2 Agenda Items: An item to be considered by the City Council at a regular meeting
may be placed on the agenda by the Mayor, a Council member, or the City
Administrator.
10.3 Timing of Preparation: The agenda will be put in final form by 1:00 p.m. Friday
prior to the following Tuesday evening Council meeting. Agendas will be distributed
to the City Council and City Staff by 5:00 p.m. Friday. Agenda materials will be
available at City Hall for the media and public on the Friday before the regular
meeting. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the Mayor, Council members, or the
City Administrator from adding a matter to the agenda prior to the City Council
approval of the agenda according to Section 4.
11. SUSPENSION AND AMENDMENT OF RULES
11.1 Suspension of These Rules: Any provision of these rules may be temporarily
suspended by a vote of a majority of the Council.
11.2 Amendment of These Rules: These rules may be amended or new rules adopted
by a majority vote of all members of the Council, provided that the proposed
amendments or new rules shall have been introduced into the record at a prior
Council meeting.
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FIRST READ
ORDINANCE
AGENDA ITEM NO.: 12
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON
SUBJECT: FOR THE AGENDA OF: May 1st, 2018
Budget Amendment 247B
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Administrative Services
EXHIBIT:
Ordinance
Exhibits A & B
Job Description
DEPT. HEAD APPROVAL: RJ Stevenson
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: No
BUDGETED: This is a Budget Amendment for appropriations
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Staff recommends adding an additional position to the 2018 Budget. The position is an Office Assistant that
would report to the Planning and Building Department and also assist the City Administrator and City Clerk.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. 1st Read Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 247B
CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 247 PASSED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 21, 2017, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2018, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
AND ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES FOR ESTABLISHED POSITIONS”.
WHEREAS, state law provides for the adoption of a budget by the City Council of
the City of Liberty Lake for the purpose of making appropriations of the total estimated
revenues for each separate fund and the aggregate totals for all such funds combined;
WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption of the annual budget, it has become
necessary to make changes in certain appropriations;
WHEREAS, the following changes could not reasonably have been anticipated or
known at the time Ordinance 247 was passed by the City Council;
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the best interest of the City is
served by amending the adopted budget approved in Ordinance 247;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, do
ordain as follows:
Section 1. The following accounts contained in the 2018 Budget are hereby
amended as set forth in Exhibit “A” to provide for funding of the newly created full-time
office assistant position in the Planning and Building Services Department.
Section 2. The detail of the amendments is listed in Exhibit “B”.
Section 3 . Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effective
(5) days after publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official
newspaper of the City as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council this ______ day of May, 2018.
____________________________
Mayor, Steve Peterson
ATTEST:
____________________________
Ann Swenson, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
City Attorney, Sean P. Boutz
City if Liberty Lake
2017 Budget Amendment
Exhibit A
AMENDMENT #1: Hire Office Assistant for City Hall
Revenue and Other Sources Expenditures Ending Fund Balance
Original Budget Adjustment Proposed Original Budget Adjustment Proposed Original Budget Proposed
FUND
001 GENERAL FUND 7,010,886 ‐ 7,010,886 9,041,975 30,000 9,071,975 1,969,286 1,939,286
Exhibit B
City of Liberty Lake
Proposed Budget Amendments for 2018
Line item detail of Budget Amendment 2018 2018
ORIGINAL PROPOSED
Line Items affected Account Title BUDGET AMENDMENT Description
GENERAL FUND
Revenue
Expenditures
558 50 10 00 Salaries and Benefits - 2018 196,675 226,675 Additional Office Assistant - Full Time
508 80 00 01 Ending Cash/Investments 1,969,286 1,939,286
4/25/2018 12:57 PM
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: OFFICE ASSISTANT
SECTION: PLANNING & BUILDING SERVICES
REPORTS TO: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME, HOURLY (NON EXEMPT)
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under the direction of a Department Director, this person primarily provides day to day
administrative/purchasing and technical support. Employee is responsible for gathering,
compiling and disseminating information, and coordinating meetings for the Department
Director, City Administrator, or City Staff.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the assigned Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Not Applicable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares correspondence and other general paperwork for signature.
Proofreads documents as needed.
Coordinates the Department Director schedule for meetings and community
events.
Accepts building, plumbing, mechanical, grading, right of way, and other
related permit applications, reviews them for completeness and errors, enters
data into computerized database, establishes file, and routes them for review.
Accepts, reviews, and issues permits for simple and over-the-counter permit
applications.
Works on special projects, activities, research, analyses, surveys, and
prepares related reports as directed.
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Interfaces with public to explain City regulations and guidelines, policies,
programs, requirements and procedures in response to inquiries from the
public.
Assists with department with software applications such as City website,
social media, and Microsoft Office applications.
Opening and distributing mail to appropriate staff.
General cash handling. Receipts payments and other incoming revenues and
posts payments into software system.
Manages section record keeping and filing.
Responds to telephone calls, answers routine matters, and refers others to
appropriate persons for a response.
Prepares purchase orders and billing invoices for Planning and Building
Services.
Assists in the preparation and posting of mailings, public notices, meeting
agendas, and meeting minutes.
Composes correspondence and reports from brief instructions or notes.
Processes small works bids.
Performs other duties as required
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Criteria:
Any combination of education equivalent to high school diploma or GED, prefer a
post-high school education from a technical or business college with emphasis on
office management procedures, legal procedures and processes, with customer
service emphasis. Experience in working in the public sector with project and/or
customer service interface is desired.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees,
other departments and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and
oral instructions.
Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft office programs including Word,
Excel, Outlook, etc. Knowledge and experience in use of Microsoft Publisher
and Adobe Professional desirable.
A key value of the City is customer service. This position requires considerable
knowledge, ability and skill in the principles and practices of excellent customer
service as practiced in both the private and public sectors. It requires the ability
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to effectively meet and deal with the public; the ability to handle stressful
situations; the ability to greet and respond to customers in a friendly, pleasant
and professional manner using appropriate inflection, grammar and syntax; the
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees,
supervisors, and the general public; the ability to maintain a professional,
courteous, and pleasant demeanor in difficult and stressful situations; and the
ability to diplomatically deal with difficult people. A willingness to expend extra
effort to help the public find answers or information relative to their inquiry or
complaint is expected.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Constant Demands: Sitting, talking, hearing, seeing.
Frequent Demands: Standing, walking, carrying files and boxes, twisting above
the waist and reaching (knees to shoulder and above shoulder), bending at waist,
repetitive hand and arm motion, and fine finger manipulation in the use of a
computer.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the
employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs
of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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Introduction of Upcoming
Agenda Items
DRAFT CITY COUNCIL
ADVANCED AGENDAS
For Planning Discussion Purposes Only
As of April 25, 2018
Please note: This is a work in progress; items are tentative
TENTATIVE ITEMS:
Date Item Point of Contact
PENDING
May 15 Proclamation recognizing CV Girls BB Team
WORKSHOP: Orchard Park Dennis Scott
Approve On-Call Agreement with SPVV for
construction assistance service Dennis Scott
Approve pedestrian crossing replacement
equipment Stephen Williams
SECOND READ ORDINANCE: Amending
2018 Budget (Admin Asst) RJ Stevenson
June 5 PUBLIC HEARING: Adopting the City of
Liberty Lake’s Six Year Transportation Dennis Scott
Improvement Program for 2018 through 2023
RESOLUTION: A Resolution of the City of
Liberty Lake Authorizing and Adopting a Six (6) Dennis Scott
Year Transportation Improvement Program for
2018 through 2023
TBD Hawkstone 2nd Addition Final Plat Resolution Lisa Key
Development Code Amendment(s) Lisa Key
RCO Conversion Agreement for Rocky Hill – Jennifer Camp
Orchard Park Parcel
Approve Centennial Trail Agreement Jennifer Camp
2018 – 2023 City Capital Facilities Plan Lisa Key
Update
Approve service contract with Ptera for phones RJ Stevenson
and cameras
Approve consultant agreement for community
outreach & improved communication Katy Allen
Planning Commission Re-Confirmations
st nd
(recurring – 1 or 2 meeting every ?
December)
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