City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022 HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SESSION Prior to invocation, Mayor Kaminskas 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 Mayor Kaminskas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Karninskas, City Council, and City Staff. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kaminskas called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: City officials who physically attended the meeting: Mayor Kaminskas, Mayor Pro Tern Folyer, Councilmembers Baird, Cargill, VanOrman, Kurtz, and Sahlberg, Jen Camp, acting City Administrator, Darin Morgan, Police Lieutenant, Damon Simmons, Police Chief, David Goehner, Communications Specialist, Jandy Humble, Library Director, Sean Boutz, City Attorney 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, Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner, and Kelsey Wright, City Clerk. Councilmember Baird moved to excuse Councilmember Dunne. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg, which carried unanimously. AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to remove the presentation in item 7, seconded by Councilmember Baird. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Councilmember Baird, which carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Maria Garcia Bachman: a city resident, spoke regarding the book reconsideration. Shawna Deane: a city resident, spoke regarding the book reconsideration. Mark Saba: a city resident, spoke regarding ARPA funds. Lynn Atkins: a city resident, spoke regarding the book reconsideration. Jed Spencer: a city resident, spoke regarding the book reconsideration. Abbey Shuster: a city resident, spoke regarding the book reconsideration. Natalie Gauvin: non city resident, spoke regarding the book reconsideration. Erin Zasada: a city resident, spoke regarding the book reconsideration. Russell Neff: non city resident, spoke regarding the book reconsideration. Tom Agnew: non city resident, spoke regarding the blooms this time of year on the hillside, festival to honor this. City Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2022 Page 1 of 4 REPORTS & INQUIRIES: City Council: Councilmember Sahlberg reported on meeting with Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce. Mayor: Mayor Kaminskas reported on the upcoming start of the Farmer’s Market, the possibility of an Army National Guard development in Liberty Lake and provided an update on City Administrator recruitment. She also reported on attending an interview with STA consultants and a Washington Policy Center Legislative Update lunch. She shared that she and Jen would be providing an update on Liberty Lake at the next Valley Chamber Government Action Committee Meeting. City Administrator: Jen Camp, acting City Administrator, set the table for staff to provide updates. David Williams, City Engineer provided an update on current construction projects within the city. Kyle Dixon, Finance Director provided an update on first quarter financials. Kelsey Wright, City Clerk acknowledged written public comments received in advance of the meeting regarding the book reconsideration and stated all comments were provided to the mayor and councilmembers. Comments were received from Ariel Ocker & Christi VanAmburg, Corin Hotchkiss, Dylan McGuire, Kim Girard, Laura Delegard, Lindsey Willis, M. Willis, Natalie Gauvin, Nathan Paul, Ryan Paul, Samantha Paul, Shaun Lorraine Brown, Stacy Carr, Tena Merkel Baker and Trevor Peck. Kelsey Wright, City Clerk provided and update on iLegislate and VoteCast programs. Jandy Humble, Library Director provided an update on Library services. Jen Camp then reviewed upcoming events and reminders. Questions asked and answered. Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District: Tom Agnew, District Commissioner briefly mentioned the temporary public lake access closure. Spokane Valley Fire Department: Chief Soto reported on April statistics and significant events and incidents. Community Engagement Commission: Mark Saba, Community Engagement Commissioner reported on the first two meetings of the commission, and upcoming projects. Questions asked and answered. WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS: Proposed Financial Policy Updates: Kyle Dixon, Finance Director presented on proposed financial policy updates related to purchasing on pages 38-53 of Resolution 02-048. Council discussion ensued with questions asked and answered. ARPA / City Hall Expansion: Kyle Dixon, Finance Director reviewed ARPA expenditures to date and presented council with ARPA requests from city departments and community entities for their consideration. Chief Simmons presented additional information on his request for funds for replacement police vehicles. Council discussion ensued with questions asked and answered. Mayor Kaminskas called for a 5-minute break at 9:07 p.m. Council returned at 9:12 p.m. GENERAL BUSINESS Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the consent agenda, item 1 OA was to approve the April 19, 2022 city council meeting minutes; item lOB was to approve the April 26, 2022 special city council meeting minutes; and item bC was to approve the May 3, 2022 vouchers and April 20, 2022 Manual EFT in the amount of $80,186.85. The motion was seconded by CouncilmemberVanOrman, which carried unanimously. Action Items City Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2022 Page 2 of 4 Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the contract for Kramer Parkway Rehabilitation with NA Degerstrom in the amount of $1,872,384, with contingency in the amount of $187,238, to be managed by staff, for a total authorization of $2,059,622. Seconded by Councilmember Baird. Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the purchase of 4 Panasonic Toughbooks for PD in an amount not to exceed $14,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg. Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the updated Liberty Lake Splash Agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Baird. Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the vote. Councilmembers VanOrman, Baird, Kurtz, Folyer and Sahlberg voted in favor; Councilmember Cargill voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 5-1. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the Foster Garvey Engagement Letter for Trailhead bond counsel services in an amount not to exceed $35,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Baird, which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to ratify the Findings, Conclusions & Decision for LUA2O21-006, Meadowwood Technology Campus Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendment & Zone Change. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg, which carried unanimously. Councilmember Sahlberg moved to uphold the Library Board of Trustees decision on February 15, 2022 to retain material that aligns with the Liberty Lake Library’s collection development policy. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Baird. Councilmember Kurtz noted a potential conflict of interest and stated it will not impact her decision. Council discussion ensued with questions asked and answered. Councilmember Kurtz moved to extend the meeting until 10:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Baird, which carried unanimously. Council discussion then continued. Tim Olsen, Library Board of Trustees member provided brief comments. The mayor then called for the vote. Councilmembers Baird, Kurtz, Sahlberg and Folyer voted in favor; Councilmembers VanOrman and Carg ill voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 4-2. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Baird announced her resignation from council effective at the end of the May 3rd meeting. Councilmember Kurtz moved to extend the meeting an additional 10 minutes to 10:40 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Baird, which carried unanimously. INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Kaminskas reviewed upcoming workshops and agenda items. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Mark Saba: a city resident, commented on Councilmember Baird’s resignation. Molly Merkle: a non-resident, spoke regarding the interactions at this evening’s council meeting. Dq Garcia: a city resident, spoke regarding Councilmember Baird as well as the book reconsideration. City Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2022 Page 3 of 4 Tim Olsen: a city resident, spoke regarding possible interest earned on ARPA funds. Jed Spencer: a city resident, spoke regarding library policies. Mayor Kaminskas then took the floor to discuss the timeline for filling the city council position 4 vacancy. The vacancy will be advertised to applications through the end of the business day on June 1st ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m. These minutes were approved May 1 7th, 2022. 71 c/i k1 Cris Kaminskas, Mayor City of Liberty Lake /L7/ Notes and Trthiscription by Weisey Hardy. This Council meeting was also audio taped. Anyone desiring to listen to the recording may contact the City Clerk. 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