City Council

0eCityo CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 CITY HALL 22710 E. COUNTRY VISTA DRIVE 7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS Mayor Peterson called the committee workshop to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present were: Mayor Peterson, Mayor Pro Tem Brickner, Council Members, Moore, Kaminskas, Langford, and Kennedy. Also present were the City Administrator, Chief of Police, Liberty Lake Library Director, Director of Planning & Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Director, and the Finance Director. Operations and Maintenance Director, and the Finance Director each gave oral reports, respectively. The committee workshop adjourned at 6:43 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SESSION INVOCATION — Given by Mayor Peterson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Mayor Peterson, City Council, and City Staff CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Peterson Katy Allen, City Administrator Mayor Pro Tem Brickner RJ Stevenson, Finance Director Council Member Kaminskas Sean Boutz, City Attorney Council Member Dunne (absent) Brian Asmus, Chief of Police Council Member Severs (absent) Jennifer Camp, Operations and Council Member Langford Maintenance Director Council Member Kennedy Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Council Member Moore Engineering Jocelyn Redel, Liberty Lake Library Director Scott Bernhard, City Engineer Mayor Pro Tern Brickner moved to excuse Council Member Severs due to death in the family and Council Member Dunne for family reasons. Council Member Kaminskas seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. City Council Meeting — March 19, 2019 Page 1 AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tern Brickner rnoved to approve the agenda as presented. Council Mernber Kaminskas seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mark Saba, Liberty Lake Resident: asked about the plan of action regarding the vegetation along Molter. Staff responded. Judy Kotar, Liberty Lake Resident: presented council a write-up of the types of trees in Liberty Lake and suggested that it might be used for in the City brochure. Also has concerns about the amount of branched pruned around the City. LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Clint and Brenda Grassel introduced themselves as the owners of Precision Cutting Technologies. They recently purchased the building along Molter Rd. and are excited about being in Liberty Lake. REPORTS Next, attendees heard a report from Planning Commissioner Phil Foyer who gave an update their latest meeting. Kottayam Natarajan, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District Commissioner reported that public will be invited to tour the new sewer treatment plant. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Kennedy reported about his attendance at the Spokane Home Builders Association and the report from the economist regarding the increase in seven year auto loans which prevents people to buy into their first home. Mayor Pro-Tem Brickner reported about a young man in the Valley who has stage 4 colon cancer. Over the weekend, multiple public safety units around the local area paid him a visit to lift him up and his family. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT The City Administrator gave updates on a City-wide training day on April 23rd City Hall and Library will be closed for a portion of the day. She also updated the progress for the Harvard Road and Henry Road projects. She also addressed the North Field agreement with Central Valley School District. She also asked City Council if we should cancel the April 2nd Council Meeting because it is “Spring Break”. City Council Meeting — March 19, 2019 Page 2 WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS Mission Road Repairs The City Engineer gave a Mission Road presentation reporting on the condition of the road and the options for the City. The City Engineer commented on the timing and options to do the emergency repairs and extend the life of the road. He is hoping to receive 4 to 5 bids and will update Council on the results at the end of the week. Publication of Mayor’s Corner in the Splash Council Member Kaminskas reported that she has been in contact with MRSC and PDC but the information just came in. Council Member Langford asked we postpone this topic until next Council Meeting. Trailhead Funding Options The Finance Director presented City Council an updated 6-year financial forecast. He also gave a presentation on the forecast and debt options. ACTION ITEMS Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tern Brickner moved to approve action items l2Ai and l2Aii. Item l2Ai was to approve the March 5, 2019 City Council Minutes. Item l2Aii was to approve the March 5 vouchers in the amount of $294,186.83. Council Member Karninskas seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. A/P check numbers were 27952 through 28033, totaling $283,806.20 and EFT5 which totaled $10,380.63. General Business Mayor Pro Tern Brickner moved to approve the Inland Chess Agreement and authorize Mayor Peterson to enter into the Agreement. Council Member Kaminskas seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Bricker rnoved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Pararnetrix Task Order in the amount of $4,250 for electrical design of parking lot lights for the North Field. PUBLIC HEARING City of Liberty Lake’s Street Tree Amendments. City Council Meeting — March 19, 2019 Page 3 Planning, Engineering, and Building Director addressed City Council on the purpose of the ordinance and the process. At 8:18 p.m., Mayor Peterson opened the public hearing. He invited citizen testimony. Judy Kotar, Liberty Lake Resident: Spoke to the process of how trees are cared for. Asked about the Enforcement of the new code amendments. In favor of protecting the trees. Brad Hamlin, Liberty Lake Resident: asked if there was any coordination between the City and HOA’s and with business regarding how trees are to be taken care of. Would like to see more information to be shared on the proper care of homeowner trees. Melanie Rose Avista: thanked the City about the comprehensive process regarding — the Street Tree Ordinance. Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing at 8:38 p.m. RESOLUTION The Finance Director read, by title only, Resolution No. 19-246 into the record, a resolution declaring and emergency relating to the condition of Mission Avenue and waiving the public bidding requirements. Mayor Pro Tem Brickner moved to adopt Resolution No. 19-246, seconded by Council Member Kaminskas. After brief discussion motion carried unanimously. FIRST READ ORDINANCE The Finance Director read, by title only, Ordinance No. 257, an ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, amending the street tree regulations contained in the City’s municipal code, development regulations contained in the River District Specific Area Plan, and the City of Liberty Lake’s Engineering Design Standards. INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS The City Administrator reviewed the upcoming agenda items for the April 2, 2019 City Council meeting. CITIZEN COMMENTS Holly Woodruff, Liberty Lake Resident: Thanked City Council regarding their involvement with the Salary Commission process. Brad Hamlin, Liberty Lake Resident: Commented on the Trailhead development. City Council Meeting — March 19, 2019 Page 4 James Alexander, Liberty Lake Resident: Commented on the debt service numbers related to Trailhead. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. These minutes were approved April 2, 2019. Steve Peterson, Mayor City of Liberty Lake Notes ar/Trans&iption by RJ Stevenson, Finance Director. This Council meeting was also audio taped. Anyone desiring to listen to the recording may contact the City Clerk. City Council Meeting — March 19, 2019 Page 5