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.c City . CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023 HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY 6 PM WORKSHOP SESSION City officials who physically attended the meeting: Mayor Kaminskas, Mayor Pro Tern Folyer, Councilmembers Spencer, Van Orman, Dunne, Sahlberg, Cargill and Kurtz, Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, Todd Henderson, IT Technician, Darin Morgan, Police Lieutenant, Sean Boutz, City Attorney, Jandy Humble, Library Director, Damon Simmons, Police Chief, David Williams, City Engineer, Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, David Goehner, Communications Specialist, and Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk. City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, Jen Camp, Operations & Maintenance Director, Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner and Heidi Workman, HR Manager. Library Ordinance Workshop: The Mayor and City Council discussed amendments to Ordinance No. 119C. During discussion, the following action was taken. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to add the language, “The City Council or Mayor will not initiate any book ban. The City Council will confirm or deny any book bans by the Board of Trustees. The City Council’s decision regarding a book ban by the Board of Trustees will be final.” Councilmember Van Orman seconded. Councilmembers Sahlberg, Dunne, Spencer, Folyer, Van Orman, and Cargill voted in favor; Councilmember Kurtz voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 6-1. Councilmember Kurtz moved to add the language, “The Mayor or City Council or Board of Trustees will not restrict access to books in the Library.” Councilmember Dunne seconded. Councilmembers Sahlberg, Dunne, and Kurtz voted in favor; Councilmembers Spencer, Folyer, Van Orman and Cargill voted opposed. The motion failed to carry with a final tally of 3-4. Councilmember Cargill moved to add language to Section 5, .the usage of any computer and “. . technology equipment”. Councilmember Van Orman seconded, which carried unanimously. Councilmember Cargill moved to add language to Section 9, computer or wireless device”. “... Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which carried unanimously. Councilmember Dunne moved to replace, “subject to City Council approval” in Section 6(G)(1), with, “the City Council may reject any bylaw, rule, or regulation adopted by the Board of Trustees only by majority of the full council plus one vote, in which case the Board of Trustees may issue a revised bylaw, rule, or regulation.” Councilmember Kurtz seconded. Councilmembers Sahlberg, Dunne, and Kurtz voted in favor; Councilmembers Spencer, Folyer, Van Orman, and Cargill voted opposed. The motion failed to carry with a final tally of 3-4. The workshop ended at 6:55 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SESSION INVOCATION: Given by Mayor Kaminskas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Kaminskas, City Council and City Staff. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kaminskas called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL: City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2023 Page 1 of 5 City officials who hysicaIIy attended the meeting: Mayor Kaminskas, Mayor Pro Tern Folyer, Councilmembers Spencer, Van Orman, Dunne, Sahlberg, Cargill and Kurtz, Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, Todd Henderson, IT Technician, Darin Morgan, Police Lieutenant, Sean Boutz, City Attorney, Jandy Humble, Library Director, Damon Simmons, Police Chief, David Williams, City Engineer, Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, David Goehner, Communications Specialist, Mark Hoithaus, SRO and Guild President, Phil Messick, Project Manager, and Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk. City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, Jen Camp, Operations & Maintenance Director, Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner and Heidi Workman, HR Manager. AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Van Orman seconded. Councilmember Dunne moved to move item 1 5C to 9B. Councilmember Kurtz seconded. Councilmembers Sahlberg, Dunne, Van Orman and Kurtz voted in favor; Councilmembers Spencer, Folyer, and Cargill voted opposed. The motion to amend carried 4-3. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the amended agenda. Councilmember Spencer seconded, which carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Mark Saba spoke regarding the second annual Winter Glow Golf Tournament. Shawna Deane spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. Teresa Tapao-Hunt spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. Kristin Anderson spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. Lynn Atkins spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. Jim Frank spoke regarding Mission Avenue repairs. Birdie Bachman spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. Marid Garcia-Bachman spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. Jody R. Shapiro spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. George Conrad spoke regarding a proposed road construction project and detours. Abbey Shuster spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. Linda Ball spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. Shelly Smith spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. Rev. Gen Heywood spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. Melissa Pitt spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. Kim Schmidt spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. Brian Asmus awarded Councilmember Sahlberg with a Meritorious Service Award from Central Valley School District. Dg Garcia spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. The City Clerk acknowledged written public comment received from KJ January, Stacy Taninchev, Jody Shapiro, Dr. E O’Halloran, Barbara A. Coe, Ph.D., Jeanine Coghian, Suzanne Miller, Dixie A. Banta, anonymous, Fran Davis Snavely, Miriam Berkman, Ph.D., Alli Stanton, Donna Simon, Judi Williams, Shaun Lorraine Brown, Jan Singleterry, Nan Smith, Janet Farness, Melissa Pitt, John Van Haalen, Teresa Van Haalen, Debra Stewart, Steven Hughes, Shanna Dunne, Reverend Gen Heywood, Josh Hanson, Willow Knight, Tina Ngo, Kaidence City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2023 Page 2 of 5 Morgan, Jeremy Renskers, Belle Schauman, Hayden Schneider, Cassie Scoles, Nathaniel Simpson, Rachel Smiley, Shayla Smith, Grace Utecht, Sara Surprise, Jackson Flerchinger, Alexis Griswold, and Gage Voelker. ANNOUNCEMENTS I PROCLAMATIONS I SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Presentation 2023-2025 PD Labor Acireement: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, along with — Mark Holthaus, Guild President, presented an overview of the collective bargaining process and the proposed agreement reached between both parties. REPORTS & INQUIRIES: City Council: Councilmember Dunne reported on the STA recognition of safe driving and an upcoming Little League event. Councilmember Sahlberg reported on the May Day Celebration, upcoming Homeless Symposium, and the Law Enforcement Memorial. Councilmember Cargill reported on limited field space for Little League Baseball. Mayor: Mayor Kaminskas reported on the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting, discussions with Valley Chamber regarding sales tax, and a meeting with the Visit Spokane CFO. She also highlighted upcoming events: National Day of Prayer, Western States CAT VIP event, AWC small city connector, Arbor Day tree planting, Healthcare Symposium, and Civil Service Commission interviews. City Administrator: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, reviewed upcoming events and reminders, updates to drug possession laws, and set the table for staff to provide updates. Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, provided an update on the City’s audit. Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering spoke regarding the proposed WinterGiow storage building. Jen Camp, Operations & Maintenance Director provided information on TextMyGov for maintenance needs. Lastly, Mark provided an update on the strategic plan survey. Questions asked and answered throughout. Spokane Valley Fire Department: Zack Bond, Deputy Chief of Operations, provided an update on April and year-to-date department activity. Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District: No report at this time. WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS: Status of Mission Avenue Repair Project: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, presented on the status of the Mission Avenue repair project. Questions asked and answered. ORDINANCES: Ordinance No. 119C: The Mayor and City Council continued discussion on amendments to Ordinance No. 11 9C. Discussion occurred throughout the action below. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to amend the language in Section 6(B) to change “the majority” to “All members”. Councilmember Cargill seconded. Councilmember Spencer moved to amend the added language to “All voting members”. Councilmember Cargill seconded. Councilmembers Sahlberg, Spencer, Folyer, Van Orman, and Cargill voted in favor; Councilmembers Dunne and Kurtz voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 5-2. The Mayor then called for the vote on the motion as amended. Councilmembers Sahlberg, Spencer, Folyer, Van Orman, and Cargill voted in favor. Councilrnembers Dunne and Kurtz voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 5-2. City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2023 Page 3 of 5 Council Spencer moved to add Section 6(G)(2), “Adopt/Revise Liberty Lake Library policies, subject to Section 2(F). Mayor Pro Tern Folyer seconded. Councilmembers Spencer, Folyer, Van Orman, and Cargill voted in favor; Councilmembers Sahlberg, Dunne and Kurtz voted opposed. The motion passed with a final tally of 4-3. Councilmember Cargill moved to remove the language after Board of Trustees in Section 6(G)(1). Mayor Pro Tern Folyer seconded. Councilmembers Spencer, Folyer, Van Orman, and Cargill voted in favor; Councilmembers Sahlberg, Kurtz, and Dunne voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 4-3. Councilmember Kurtz moved to table the 2nd read to a special meeting. Councilmember Dunne seconded. Councilmembers Dunne and Kurtz voted in favor; Councilmembers Sahlberg, Spencer, Folyer, Van Orman and Cargill voted opposed. The motion failed to carry with a final tally of 2-5. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to table the Ordinance second read to May 16th Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which carried unanimously. Councilmember Dunne moved to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m. Councilmember Cargill seconded, which carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a stand at ease for 2 minutes at 9:33 p.m. GENERAL BUSINESS Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the consent agenda, item 1 OA was to approve the April 18, 2023 city council meeting minutes, item lOB was to approve the May 2, 2023 vouchers, March 16-31 and April 1-15, 2023 payroll and benefits, and the April 20, 2023 manual EFT in the total amount of $829,652.24. Councilmember Dunne seconded, which carried unanimously. Action Items: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the 2023-2025 collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Liberty Lake Police Guild. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded. Following discussion, the Mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve Parametrix Task Order No. 2023-05B, in an amount not to exceed $37,000, to design and bid the repair of Mission Avenue from just east of Kramer Parkway Roundabout to just west of Cornerstone Way and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded. Following discussion, the Mayor called for the vote. Councilmembers Sahlberg, Spencer, Folyer and Van Orman voted in favor; Councilmembers Dunne, Cargill and Kurtz voted opposed. The motion passed with a final tally of 4-3. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to authorize the firearm and equipment purchase from Gunarama Wholesale Inc as listed on the quote dated March 20, 2023, in the amount of $28,248.10 plus tax. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to accept the donation and installation of the Never Forget Veterans Garden Monument at Orchard Park, in the amount of $922. Councilmember Dunne seconded, which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement for the purchase and installation of a shade structure at Rocky Hill Park to cover the playground equipment in the amount of $33,883.53. Councilmember Dunne seconded, which carried unanimously. City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2023 Page 4 of 5 Mayor Pro Tern Folyer rnoved to authorize the purchase of a pickup for the Streets Department, not to exceed $64000, as one becomes available. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the purchase of a dump truck for the Streets Department, not to exceed $275,000, as one becomes available. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which carried unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENTS: No comments at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS I APPEALS: Councilmember Sahlberg moved to move the public hearing for Development Code Amendments and 1st read of Ordinance No. 293 to May 16th• Councilmember Dunne seconded, which carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS: No items at this time. ORDINANCES: 1st Read Ordinance No. 294: The city clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No. 294, “An — Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington Granting the Right of Franchise to Spectrum Fiber Network 2, LLC for the Operation of a Telecommunications System in the City of Liberty Lake.” Council discussion ensued. EMERGENCY ORDINANCES: No items at this time. INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Kaminskas reviewed upcoming agenda items. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Brad Hamblet spoke regarding the Library Ordinance. EXECUTIVE SESSION: No items at this time. ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m. These minutes were approved May 16th, 2023. Cris Kaminskas, Mayor City of Liberty Lake THesminuSs were prepku’ed by Kelsey Hardy. This meeting was also recorded. Anyone desiring to listen to the recording may visit the city’s website or contact the City Clerk. City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2023 Page 5 of 5