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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022 7:00 PM HELD REMOTELY & IN PERSON AT CITY HALL 22710 E COUNTRY VISTA DRIVE Under Governor Inslee’s “Washington Ready” plan, members of the public may attend Liberty Lake City Council meetings in-person at City Hall at the address provided above, or via Zoom at the link below. Members of the public will be allowed to comment in-person or via Zoom as described on the last page of this agenda.  Sign up to provide Public Comment at the meeting via calling in  Submit Written Public Comment Prior to 4 pm on March 29, 2022 – See Note*  Join the Zoom Meeting Questions or Need Assistance? Please contact the City Clerk at khardy@libertylakewa.gov SPECIAL MEETING – 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 & INQUIRIES  City Council  Mayor  City Administrator  Spokane Valley Fire Department 8. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION A. ARPA Workshop B. Committee Representation 9. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Consent Agenda i. Approve the March 15, 2022 city council meeting minutes. B. Action Items i. Authorize the Mayor to sign the annual agreement with Granicus, not to exceed $13,300. 1 of 28  ii. Confirm the Mayor’s appointments of Mark Saba and Aaron Asmus to the Community Engagement Commission. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS 11. ORDINANCES 1st Read Ordinance No. 96A – Solicitor/Peddler License Amendments 12. INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS 13. CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT 2 of 28  JOIN ZOOM MEETING To view the meeting live via Zoom Meeting, join the Zoom web meeting: Meeting Instructions: To join the Zoom web meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84556637756?pwd=UWEyRk0rcjIxUXNxbHlJbWZoSFpPZz09 Dial-in Phone Number +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 845 5663 7756 Passcode: 017236 PUBLIC COMMENT If you wish to provide oral public comments during the Council meeting, you may do so in- person at City Hall or virtually via zoom. If you wish to speak in-person, please fill out a yellow Request to Speak Form. If you wish to speak via zoom, please join the zoom meeting using the meeting information above. The Mayor will invite public comments during the appropriate section of the agenda, at which time you can send a request to speak to our meeting host using the chat function within the zoom meeting. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS If you wish to provide written public comments for the council meeting, please email your comments to khardy@libertylakewa.gov by 4:00 p.m. the day of the council meeting and include all the following information with your comments: 1. The Meeting Date 2. Your First and Last Name 3. If you are a Liberty Lake resident 4. The Agenda Item(s) which you are speaking about *Note – If providing written comments, the comments received will be acknowledged during the public meeting, but not read. All written comments received by 4:00 p.m. will be provided to the mayor and city councilmembers in advance of the meeting. 3 of 28 REPORTS & INQUIRIES 4 of 28  City Administrator’s Report March 29, 2022 1. CV Construction Update David 2. Slip Lane David 3. Restaurant Committee Kyle 4. Events/Reminders a. Parks Officially Open for the Season April b. SuperTots Begins Apr. 14 c. Pavillion Easter Egg Hunt Apr. 16 d. Chamber Gem of the Valley Apr. 22 e. Spring Cleanup Day Apr. 23 f. MTC Zone Change Hearing Apr. 26 5 of 28 GENERAL BUSINESS Consent Agenda 6 of 28  CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022 HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SESSION Prior to invocation, Mayor Pro Tem Folyer reviewed the logistics for this evening’s meeting which, under Governor Inslee’s “Washington Ready” plan, was being held in-person at City Hall and remotely via Zoom. INVOCATION: Given by Councilmember Baird. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Pro Tem Folyer, City Council, and City Staff. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Folyer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: City officials who physically attended the meeting: Mayor Pro Tem Folyer, Councilmembers Baird, Dunne, Kurtz, Cargill, and VanOrman, Sean Boutz, City Attorney, Jen Camp, acting City Administrator and Todd Henderson, IT Technician. City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, David Williams, City Engineer, Trevor Ragan, acting Director of Operations & Maintenance, Jandy Humble, Library Director, and Kelsey Wright, City Clerk. AGENDA APPROVAL: Councilmember Dunne moved to add a report from Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District under reports and inquiries, seconded by Councilmember Baird. The motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Van Orman moved to move vouchers out of the consent agenda and into action items. Councilmember Cargill seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilmember Cargill moved to add public comment during item 9.A - Workshop on Council Vacancy. Councilmember Baird seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The agenda was unanimously approved as amended. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Aaron Asmus: A city resident spoke in favor of the Trailhead project. Mark Saba: A city resident, spoke in favor of the progress of the Trailhead project. Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, acknowledged written comments received from RC Lavasseur and Nancy Hill, regarding Trailhead. ANNOUNCEMENTS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS Proclamation – Autism Awareness Month: Councilmember Cargill moved to approve the proclamation, seconded by Councilmember Baird. The motion carried unanimously. Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, then read the proclamation. City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2022 Page 1 of 4 7 of 28 Presentation – Hoopfest Hooptown Project: Nancy Hill, from the Parks and Arts commission, and Connor Walsh for Spokane Hoopfest spoke on their engagement with Hooptown USA for community courts in Liberty Lake. REPORTS & INQUIRIES: Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District: No reports at this time. City Council: Councilmember Dunne thanked all the volunteers for their help with the Kiwanis Father/Daughter dance, specifically mentioning Ridgeline High School students. He also reported on the staff appreciation lunch held last Thursday. Councilmember Cargill thanked council for their support of Autism Awareness Month. Mayor: Jen Camp, acting City Administrator reported on the Mayor’s behalf that the Mayor will be meeting with Cathy McMorris Rogers and Senator Maria Cantwell. City Administrator: Jen Camp, acting City Administrator, set the table for staff to provide updates. Trevor Ragan, acting Operations & Maintenance Director presented on the counters on the centennial trail and an update on the residential concrete grinding project. Jandy Humble, Library Director provided an update on Library programming and an upcoming workshop the Library Board of Trustees would like to bring to council. Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering provided an update on traffic counters at the Harvard Road roundabout as the County works to update their regional model. Lastly, Jen Camp reviewed upcoming events and reminders. Councilmember Dunne moved to schedule a special meeting on April 26th for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the MTC Zone change, seconded by Councilmember Kurtz. The motion carried unanimously. WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS: Filling Council Vacancy – Position No. 6: The following people interviewed for the vacant city council position 6: Jed Spencer, Tom Sahlberg, Dale Robbins, Laina Schutz, Jim Baumker and Mike Behary. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer then invited citizen comments. The following comment was heard: David Heinbaugh: A city resident and Parks & Arts Commission co-chair, spoke in support of Laina Schutz. At 7:42 p.m. the council adjourned into a 15-minute executive session per RCW 42.30.11.(1)(h). At 7:57, council announced the executive session would extend 10 additional minutes. The executive session adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer then opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Baird nominated Jed Spencer, seconded by Councilmember Cargill. Councilmember VanOrman nominated Tom Sahlberg, seconded by Councilmember Dunne. Councilmember Kurtz nominated Laina Schutz, seconded by Councilmember Cargill. Councilmember Cargill nominated Mike Behary, seconded by Councilmember Baird. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer and Sean Boutz, City Attorney reviewed the process for voting. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer called for the first round of votes on the nominees. Councilmembers Cargill and Baird voted in favor of Jed Spencer. Councilmembers Folyer, Dunne and VanOrman voted in favor of Tom Sahlberg. Councilmember Kurtz voted in favor of Laina Schutz. No City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2022 Page 2 of 4 8 of 28 councilmembers voted in favor of Mike Behary. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer then called for the second round of votes. Councilmembers Cargill and Baird voted in favor of Jed Spencer. Councilmembers Folyer, Dunne and VanOrman voted in favor of Tom Sahlberg. Councilmember Kurtz voted in favor of Laina Schutz. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer then called for the third round of votes. Councilmembers Cargill and Baird voted in favor of Jed Spencer. Councilmembers Folyer, Dunne, Kurtz and VanOrman voted in favor of Tom Sahlberg. Tom Sahlberg was appointed to City Council Position 6. The City Clerk then administered the oath of office for Councilmember Sahlberg. At 8:15 p.m. Council called for a 5-minute break. The Council reconvened at 8:20 p.m. Trailhead Schedule: Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering provided an update on the schedule for the Trailhead project based upon the direction provided at the previous council meeting for both the design build process, restaurant selection process and the driving range. Councilmembers VanOrman, Dunne and Baird volunteered to serve on the selection panel for the restaurant. Questions asked and answered throughout. Ordinance No. 96A – Amendments to Solicitors License Regulations: Kelsey Wright, City Clerk reviewed proposed amendments to the Solicitors License Regulations. Chief Simmons and Sean Boutz, City Attorney provided input throughout. Questions asked and answered. GENERAL BUSINESS Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve item 10Ai on the consent agenda, to approve the March 1, 2022 city council meeting minutes. Seconded by Councilmember Dunne. The motion carried unanimously. Action Items Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the March 15, 2022 vouchers, February payroll and benefits, and March 3, 2022 manual payroll and benefits in the amount of $1,601,831.26. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Dunne. Following discussion, Councilmember VanOrman moved to remove two vouchers (513104900 & 413104300) for the Congressional City Conference in Washington DC, seconded by Kurtz. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem called for the vote. Councilmember VanOrman voted in favor; Councilmember Kurtz, Cargill, Sahlberg, Dunne and Folyer voted opposed. The motion failed to carry with a final tally of 1-5. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer called for the vote on the original motion which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Mutual Consent to Extend On- Call Agreement with Greenleaf Landscaping. Seconded by Councilmember Dunne. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the purchase of a Kubota RTV-1100C in the amount of $24,827.88. Seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with Bacon Concrete in an amount not to exceed $149,368, and authorize staff to manage contingency in the amount of $21,807 (representing 15% of the project cost), for a total authorization of $171,755 for the project. Seconded by Councilmember Baird. Questions asked and answered. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer called for the vote, which carried unanimously. City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2022 Page 3 of 4 9 of 28 Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the purchase of John Deere TS Gator in the amount of $8,259.98. Seconded by Councilmember Baird. Questions asked and answered. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer called for the vote which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointments of Heidi Christenson, Robin Bekkedahl, Summer Darrow and Terri Peters to the Community Engagement Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Baird, which carried unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENTS: No council comments at this time. However, council invited comments from Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District. Kottayam Natarajan, Jr., District Commissioner and President, provided an update on behalf of LLSWD. PUBLIC HEARINGS / APPEALS: No items at this time. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 22-299: The City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution No. 22-299, “A Resolution Providing for the Disposal of Certain Inventory Items Deemed to be Surplus to the Reasonably Foreseeable Needs of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington.” Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve Resolution No. 22-299. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cargill. Questions asked and answered. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer invited public comment. No public comment was heard at this time. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer called for the vote, which carried unanimously. ORDINANCES: No items at this time. INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS: Kelsey Wright, City Clerk reviewed upcoming workshops and agenda items. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Brian Asmus: A city resident, spoke regarding the council applicants and congratulated Tom Sahlberg. EXECUTIVE SESSION: No executive session at this time. ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m. p.m. These minutes were approved March 29th, 2022. ________________________________________ Cris Kaminskas, Mayor City of Liberty Lake ___________________________________ Notes and Transcription by Kelsey Wright. This Council meeting was also audio taped. Anyone desiring to listen to the recording may contact the City Clerk. City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2022 Page 4 of 4 10 of 28 GENERAL BUSINESS Action Items 11 of 28  AGENDA ITEM NO.: 9Bi BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON SUBJECT: FOR THE AGENDA OF: March 29, 2022 Updated Granicus Software Renewal DEPT OF ORIGIN: Admin, Finance & HR EXHIBIT: Agreement DEPT HEAD APPROVAL: Kyle Dixon EXPENDITURE REQUIRED Yes BUDGETED Yes SUMMARY STATEMENT Granicus provides council agenda and packet building software as well as a platform to broadcast and record council meetings. In 2022 we have removed unused items and added the Votecast system to track council action in real time. 2022 annual cost is $2,000 less than 2021. RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize Mayor to sign the annual agreement with Granicus, not to exceed $13,300. 12 of 28 408 Saint Peter Street, Suite 600 Amendment Saint Paul, MN 55102 Prepared for United States Liberty Lake WA First Amendment to the Granicus Service Agreement between Granicus, LLC and Liberty Lake WA This First Amendment to the Granicus, LLC Service Agreement is effective on the date this document is signed and entered into by and between Granicus, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company d/b/a Granicus (hereinafter referred to as "Granicus"), and Liberty Lake WA (hereinafter referred to as "Client"), with reference to the following: WHEREAS, the Client and Granicus entered into an Agreement effective 03/25/2020 (the "Agreement"); and WHEREAS, in addition to Client's existing solution, Client wishes to add certain products and services as detailed in Q- 178049, which is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties intend that the Agreement be amended as follows: 1. Compensation shall be amended to include the fees detailed in Exhibit A. Exhibit A is exclusive of applicable state, local, and federal taxes, which, if any, will be included in the invoice. It is the responsibility of the Client to provide applicable exemption certificate(s). 2. Except as amended by this First Amendment, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 3. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this First Amendment and the documents comprising the Agreement, the provisions of this First Amendment shall prevail. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this First Amendment to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. Agreement and Acceptance By signing this document, the undersigned certifies they have authority to enter the agreement. The undersigned also understands the services and terms. Liberty Lake WA Granicus Signature: Signature: Name: Name: Title: Title: Date: Date: Order #: Q-178049 Prepared: 03/18/2022 Page 1 of 13 3 of 28 408 Saint Peter Street, Suite 600 THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE Exhibit A Saint Paul, MN 55102 Prepared for United States Liberty Lake WA Exhibit A ORDER DETAILS Prepared By: Noah Brogan Phone: Email: noah.brogan@granicus.com Order #: Q-178049 Prepared On: 03/18/2022 Expires On: 03/31/2022 ORDER TERMS Currency: USD Payment Terms: Net 30 (Payments for subscriptions are due at the beginning of the period of performance.) Current Subscription End Date: 03/24/2022 Period of Performance: 03/25/2022 - 03/24/2023 Order #: Q-178049 Prepared: 03/18/2022 Page 2 of 14 3 of 28  Exhibit A Liberty Lake WA PRICING SUMMARY The pricing and terms within this Proposal are specific to the products and volumes contained within this Proposal. One-Time Fees Billing Solution Quantity/Unit One-Time Fee Frequency VoteCast Display - Setup and Configuration Up Front 4 Hours $900.00 VoteCast Tablet (ME) - Setup and Up Front 4 Hours $0.00 Configuration VoteCast - Online Training Upon Delivery 3 Hours $675.00 iLegislate Voting - Setup and Configuration Up Front 1 Hours $0.00 SUBTOTAL: $1,575.00 New Subscription Fees Billing Solution Quantity/Unit Annual Fee Frequency VoteCast Standard Package (Tablet) (ME) Annual 1 Each $2,400.00 SUBTOTAL: $2,400.00 Renewing Subscription Fees Billing Solution Quantity/Unit Annual Fee Frequency Meeting Efficiency Suite Annual 1 Each $0.00 Government Transparency Suite Annual 1 Each $2,747.76 Granicus Encoding Appliance Software Annual 1 Each $1,284.00 (GT) Peak Agenda Management Annual 1 Each $3,531.00 Upgrade to SDI 720p Streaming Annual 1 Each $642.00 Open Platform Suite Annual 1 Each $0.00 SUBTOTAL: $8,204.76 Order #: Q-178049 Prepared: 03/18/2022 Page 3 of 15 3 of 28  AGENDA ITEM NO.: 9Bii BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON SUBJECT: FOR THE AGENDA OF: March 29, 2022 Community Engagement Commission Appointments DEPT OF ORIGIN: Executive EXHIBIT: Redacted Applications DEPT HEAD APPROVAL: Mayor Kaminskas EXPENDITURE REQUIRED No BUDGETED N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT Mayor Kaminskas and Councilmember Kurtz interviewed two additional applications for the Community Engagement Commission and believe that Mark Saba and Aaron Asmus will be valuable members of the commission. Position 3: Mark Saba Position 9: Aaron Asmus RECOMMENDED ACTION Confirm the Mayor's appointments of Mark Saba and Aaron Asmus to the Community Engagement Commission. 16 of 28  e City 01 CITY ADVISORY BOARD & COMMISSION APPLICATION City of Liberty Lake 22710 E Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 Phone: (509) 755-6700 ‘ 1 r:- c_V Thank you for your interest in serving on an advisory board or commission. The purpose of this form is to provide the Mayor and City Council members with some information about individuals considered for appointment. This application will be kept on file for two years. The file of completed applications is open for public inspection upon request. Please indicate which advisory board you are interested in serving on: Salary Commission Parks & Arts Commission Lodging Tax Advisory Commission Planning Commission Library Board of Trustees fommunity Engagement Commission Youth Commission Candidate Information Full Name: /2(.4_k_ ,J Date of Application: 3 fr ,. Home City, State, Zip: 1.L.. - Email: Phone: Employed By: flf—r_& Employer’s Address: City, State, Zip: How long have you lived or worked continuously in the City of Liberty Lake? / 9, , 1 Are you a registered voter in the City of Liberty Lake? ‘es No 4, , Would your appointment create a conflict of interest of the appearance of a corAiict of interest? Yes jfic1 Have you ever been convicted of anything other than a minor traffic violation? Yes ucationaI Background: 5 W&rL (2/LI r4JD /7 7 Professional Qualifications and/or Work Experience: . SLti J3 10/5/2021 Page 1 of 3 17 of 28  r—i’Jfl - 7ç .v -‘ &-J !? 0 - -4’ r..) 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20 of 28 ORDINANCES 21 of 28  AGENDA ITEM NO.: 11 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON SUBJECT: FOR THE AGENDA OF: March 29, 2022 Ordinance No. 96A DEPT OF ORIGIN: Admin, Finance & HR EXHIBIT: Ordinance No. 96A DEPT HEAD APPROVAL: Kyle Dixon EXPENDITURE REQUIRED No BUDGETED N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT Amendments to the Solicitor's License regulations were discussed during a workshop at the March 15th City Council Meeting. Along with the amendments discussed during that workshop, further amendments have been made to adjust the hours allowed for solicitation based on council feedback. As we reviewed this ordinance along with our codified municipal code, it was recommended to repeal Ordinance No. 96 in it's entirety and replace with amendments as proposed in Ordinance No. 96A to eliminate any discrepancies. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 96A. Allow public comment and council discussion. 22 of 28  ORDINANCE NO. 96A CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSING OF SOLICITORS AND PEDDLERS, REQUIRING A LICENSE FEE, SETTING HOURS DURING WHICH PEDDLING OR SOLICITATION IS ALLOWED, PROHIBITING SOLICITATION OR PEDDLING ON POSTED PREMISES, AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 96 IN ITS ENTIRETY. WHEREAS, in the interest of the public health and safety, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 96 establishing licensing requirements for solicitors and peddlers; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to repeal Ordinance No. 96 and include additional revisions to said Ordinance in this Ordinance No. 96A; and WHEREAS, said revisions include Section 3 (Processing Procedure), Section 4 (License – Applicant Investigation), Section 7 (Hours during which peddling is allowed), and Section 11 (Severability) as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, do ordain as follows: Section 1. Definitions. Terms used in this Ordinance shall have the following meanings: A. Peddler means any person who goes from house to house, or place to place, within the City of Liberty Lake, selling and providing immediate delivery or performance, or offering for sale and immediate delivery or performance, any goods, wares, merchandise, services, or anything of value, to persons not commercial users or sellers of such commodities or services. B. Solicitor means any person who goes from house to house or place to place within the City of Liberty Lake, taking or offering to take orders for the sale of goods, wares, merchandise, services, or anything of value for future delivery or performance from person's not commercial users or sellers of such commodities. C. Master Solicitor means any person or firm that employs or uses agents or employees to act as solicitors or peddlers. D. The terms peddler or solicitor shall not include any person making solicitations for charitable or religious purposes or while exercising political free speech. Section 2. Peddler/Solicitor/Master Solicitor License Required. No person shall perform peddling or solicitation activities within the City prior to obtaining a peddler/solicitor or master solicitor license, unless such activity is exempt as provided for in this ordinance. Section 3. Processing Procedure. The City Clerk shall issue individual peddler and solicitors, or master solicitor licenses in the name of the City to all persons qualified under the provisions of this article and shall: 23 of 28 A. Adopt all forms and prescribe the information required to implement this Ordinance. B. Investigate all applications as set forth in Section 4 of this Ordinance. C. Check all applications for their endorsements as to compliance by applicant with all City laws and regulations which they have the duty of enforcing. D. Notify any applicant of the acceptance or rejection of this application and shall, upon denial of any registration, state in writing the reason for rejection and the process for appeal. E. Deny any application for registration, upon written findings that the granting would be detrimental to public peace, health, or welfare, or that such application for the registration is not in compliance with any applicable City laws and regulation. F. When any application for registration is denied, the applicant may appeal such decision to the Hearing Examiner. G. When the license is denied, and any action instituted by the applicant to compel its issuance, such applicant shall not engage in the business for which the registration was refused unless or until the registration is issued pursuant to an administrative or judicial order. Section 4. License – Applicant Investigation. It shall be the duty of the City Clerk in consultation with the Chief of Police, and with the applicant’s consent, to investigate each application filed under Section 3 of this Ordinance, to determine: A. The existence of the employer or firm of each individual or master solicitor applicant, by confirming the State or Federal Identification Number. B. The existence of a Liberty Lake endorsement on the approved business license. C. The genuineness of all credentials presented by the applicant. D. Whether the applicant or any solicitor agent listed on the application has a conviction for a felony in the state of Washington within the ten years preceding the license application and the felony directly relates to the qualification of the applicant to be a solicitor or peddler. E. The truth of the facts set forth in the application. Section 5. License Fee. The fee for obtaining an individual peddler or solicitor or master solicitor license shall be set by Resolution of the City of Liberty Lake. Section 6. License, or Facsimile Copy, must be carried on person while peddling or soliciting. A. It shall be unlawful for any individual to peddle or solicit without having in their possession the license issued by the City Clerk pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance. B. Each master solicitor licensee which employs, hires or engages others to act as peddlers or solicitors shall furnish as credentials to each employee, agent, independent contract, or other person peddling or soliciting for or on behalf of such licensee, a facsimile copy of its license upon which shall appear the typed or printed name and address, and the signature of the person to whom such facsimile copy is issued. Such facsimile copies will be issued by the City Clerk, who will maintain a listing of all persons to whom facsimile copies are issued. A master solicitor’s licensee shall be responsible for the conduct and acts 24 of 28  performed within the scope of employment or contract of any person peddling or soliciting for or on behalf of the licensee, and shall maintain a list of all persons to whom facsimile copies of its license have been issued. It shall be unlawful for any licensee or any person to peddle or solicit without having in their possession such license, or a facsimile copy thereof, which shall be shown to all persons contacted, and to any police officer, deputy sheriff or license officer of the City upon the request of such officer. Such facsimile copies shall be nontransferable and shall at all times remain in the possession of the person to whom issued. Whenever any person to whom a facsimile copy has been issued ceases to act as a peddler or solicitor for or on behalf of the master solicitor licensee, notification shall be given to the City Clerk by the licensee and the facsimile copy issued to such person shall be surrendered to the licensee. Section 7. Hours during which peddling is allowed. It is unlawful for any person to peddle or solicit, except during the following hours, without the specific prior consent of the prospective buyer: between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. or dusk (whichever is earlier) of any day. Section 8. Unlawful to peddle or solicit on posted premises. It is unlawful for any peddler or solicitor to ring the bell, or knock on the door, or otherwise attempt to contact an occupant for the purpose of peddling or soliciting any residence or dwelling at which a sign bearing the words "No Peddlers or Solicitors" (or words of similar import indicating that peddlers or solicitors are not wanted on said premises) is painted, affixed, or otherwise exposed to public view; provided, that this section shall not apply to any peddler or solicitor who rings the bell, knocks on the door, or otherwise attempts to contact an occupant of such residence or dwelling at the invitation or with the consent of the occupant thereof. Section 9. Exemptions. The following shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance. A. Any instrumentality of the United States, State of Washington, or any political subdivision thereof, with respect to the exercise of governmental functions. B. Non-profit organizations, including but not limited to religious, civil, charitable, benevolent, non-profit, cultural or youth organizations. Activities of any non- profit organization must be reported to the City Clerk for notification purposes only. C. Farmers, gardeners, or other persons who deliver or peddle any agricultural, horticultural, or farm products which they have actually grown, harvested, or produced, provided that this exemption does not apply to the sale of firewood. D. Any persons selling or delivering door-to-door or on an established route, milk, or milk products, bakery goods, laundry, dry-cleaning services, or baby diapers. E. Newspaper carriers who deliver door-to-door on an established route(s). F. Any person who is specifically requested to call upon others for the purpose of displaying goods, literature, or giving information about any article, service, or product. G. Bona fide candidates, campaign workers, and political committees campaigning on behalf of candidates or on ballot issues and persons soliciting signatures of registered voters on petitions to be submitted to any governmental agency. 25 of 28  Section 10. Penalties and Violations. Any person found in violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A. Criminal Penalties. Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of the article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, be punished as provided in RCW 9A.20.021(3). Any person violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this article may be punished by a fine of not more than $250.00 or imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days, or both, for each day or part of a day during which the unlawful or violation occurs. The person may also be ordered to discontinue the unlawful act or correct the violation. B. Civil Penalties. Any person who fails to comply with the provision of this article is, in addition to any criminal penalties, subject to a maximum civil penalty of $500.00 for each day or portion of the day that the violation continues pursuant to RCW 7.80. C. Other Legal Remedies. Nothing in this Ordinance limits the right of the City to pursue other lawful, criminal, civil or equitable remedies to abate, discontinue, correct or discourage unlawful acts under or in violation of this article. Section 11. 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. Section 12. Repealer. Upon the effective date of this Ordinance, Ordinance No. 96 shall be repealed in its entirety and shall have no further force or effect of law. Section 13. Publication and Effective Date. A summary of this Ordinance consisting of its title shall be published in the official newspaper of the City. The Ordinance shall take effect five days after publication. PASSED by the City Council this day of ______________, 2022. Mayor, Cris Kaminskas ATTEST: _ __________________________ City Clerk, Kelsey Wright APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________ City Attorney, Sean P. Boutz Date of Publication: __________________ Effective Date: ______________________ 26 of 28 Introduction of Upcoming Agenda Items 27 of 28  DRAFT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPS In Progress as of March 29, 2022 Date Time Item Requested By Point of Contact Status Action Needed March 29th ARPA (tent) Kyle Dixon Pending March 29th Council Representation on Committees Mayor Kaminskas Pending April 19th Financial Policy Updates Kyle Dixon Pending April 19th Library Board - Current state & community assessment Jandy Humble Pending TBD - May Future of Utility Tax Kyle Dixon Needs to be TBD Code of Ethics/Social Media - Subcommittee report Councilmember Kurtz rescheduled TBD City Hall Expansion Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy ? January 18, 2020 Lime Scooters Mayor / Councilman Dunne Lisa Key TBD Selkirk Middle School / HUB trail Mayor Kaminskas Katy Allen Mayor Pro Tem/ TBD Turn Lane Workshop (postpone) David Williams Councilmember Cargill TBD SCOPE (update) Councilmember Baird Chief Simmons 28 of 28