City Council

City o CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023 HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY 6 PM WORKSHOP SESSION City officials who physically attended the meeting: Mayor Kaminskas, Mayor Pro Tem Folyer, Councilmembers Spencer, Van Orman, Dunne, Sahlberg, and Kurtz, Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, Todd Henderson, IT Technician, Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, David Goehner, Communications Specialist, Sean Boutz, City Attorney, Darin Morgan, Police Lieutenant, and Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk. Councilmember Cargill was absent from the 6 p.m. session. City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, Jen Camp, Operations & Maintenance Director, Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner, and David Williams, City Engineer. City Academy Graduation: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, explained the programming and goals of the City Academy. He and the Mayor then congratulated and presented a certificate to each individual who completed the Academy. Length of Meetings: Councilmember Kurtz opened the discussion on the length of meetings. Discussion ensued on ways to manage the length of meetings. With there being no further discussion, the workshop session ended at 6:36 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SESSION INVOCATION: Given by Councilmember Cargill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Kaminskas, City Council and City Staff. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kaminskas called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: 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, Mikayla Kittilstved, Interim Library Director, Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, David Goehner, Communications Specialist, Damon Simmons, Police Chief 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 David Williams, City Engineer. AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Dunne seconded, which carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Natalie Gauvin spoke regarding the veto of the Library Ordinance. Bob Skattum spoke regarding upcoming Friends of the Library events. Bo Begalman spoke regarding Memorial Day and the Library Ordinance. The City Clerk acknowledged written public comment received from Melissa Pitt. City Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2023 Page 1 of 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS I PROCLAMATIONS I SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: No items at this time. REPORTS & INQUIRIES: City Council: Councilmember Van Orman reported on the PACE awards. Councilmember Spencer reported on the Family Promise event, a night without a bed. Councilmember Dunne reported on the Ridgeline sustainable communities activity, Legacy Church basketball tournament, upcoming garage sale day, and a Spokane Transit Authority central line update. Councilmember Sahlberg spoke regarding the Memorial Day events, Farmer’s Market and requested a Purple Heart City proclamation. Mayor: Mayor Kaminskas congratulated Councilmember Kurtz on achieving the Certificate of Municipal Leadership from AWC. She then reported on the Ridgeline sustainability presentation, Liberty Lake Elementary handshake event, the Farmer’s Market, and a Legacy Ridge HOA meeting. Additionally, she reported on Planning Commission and Civil Service Commission interviews, Police Department promotions, and upcoming meetings. City Administrator: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, reviewed upcoming events and reminders. Additionally, he announced Mikayla Kittilstved as Interim Library Director and provided an update on the Strategic Plan. Parks & Arts Commission: Nancy Hill, Parks & Arts Commission Chair, updated council on the Hooptown mural project, potential of art at the skate park art, the Storywalk project, and coordination with the Community Engagement Commission. Questions asked and answered. Community Engagement Commission: Robin Bekkedahl, Community Engagement Commission Chair reported on the commission’s Farmer’s Market participation, collaboration with the Parks & Arts Commission, and seasonal events calendars. Spokane Valley Fire Department: Zack Bond, Deputy Chief of Operations, presented May and year-to-date department statistics. Questions asked and answered. Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District: Bill Genoway, Commissioner, reported on the stabilization of the supply chain and their upcoming administrative building remodel. Lastly, he thanked customers for their participation in backflow testing. WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS: Flock Safety Cameras: Chief Simmons presented information on the Flock Safety license plate recognition cameras. Questions asked and answered. 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan: Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, presented an overview of recommended updates to the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan. Council discussion ensued with questions asked and answered. GENERAL BUSINESS Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the consent agenda, item 1OA was to approve the May 16, 2023 city council meeting minutes, item lOB was to approve the June 6, 2023 vouchers, April 16-30 and May 1-15 2023 payroll and benefits, and the May 25, 2023 manual check in the total amount of $1,018,165.51. Councilmember Cargill seconded, which carried unanimously. City Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2023 Page 2 of 4 Action Items: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the first-year purchase of 19 Flock Safety license plate recognition cameras in the amount of $59,622.75. Councilmember Spencer seconded. Following brief discussion, the Mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the proposal from Arrow Concrete for Pavillion Park basketball court resurfacing in the amount of $3001 8.07. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Danielle Davis artist agreement and expenditure in the amount of $1 6,000 plus applicable sales tax. Councilmember Cargill seconded, which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Charlie Jencks as an adjunct member of the Planning Commission. Councilmember Van Orman moved to table the appointment to June 20th. Councilmember Spencer seconded, which carried unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Pro Tem Folyer requested additional discussion on the Mission Avenue repairs. Councilmember Kurtz inquired about the July meeting. Councilmember Dunne moved to move the regularly scheduled July 4th meeting to July 1 11h• Councilmember Spencer seconded. Councilmernbers Sahlberg, Dunne, Spencer, Folyer, Van Orman and Kurtz voted in favor; Councilmember Cargill voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 6-1. PUBLIC HEARINGS I APPEALS: No items at this time. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 23-246: The city clerk read, by title only, Resolution No. 23-246, “A Resolution of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, Waiving Building Permit Fees and Harvard Road Mitigation Fees for the HUB Sports Center Expansion.” Councilmember Cargill moved to approve Resolution No. 23-246. Councilmember Dunne seconded. Mayor Kaminskas invited public comments. No comments were heard at this time. Following council discussion, the Mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously. ORDINANCES: 2nd Read Ordinance No. 293: The city clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No. 293, “An — Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, Amending the City of Liberty Lake Development Code, and the Development Code Contained in the River District Specific Area Plan.” Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Dunne moved to remand Exhibit A (building height) back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. Councilmember Cargill seconded. Following additional discussion, the Mayor called for the vote. Councilmembers Dunne, Cargill and Kurtz voted in favor; Councilmembers Sahlberg, Spencer, Folyer and Van Orman voted opposed. The motion failed to carry with a final tally of 3-4. Councilmember Cargill moved to separate Exhibit A & B for consideration. Councilmember Kurtz seconded. Councilmembers Sahlberg, Kurtz, Dunne, and Cargill voted in favor; Councilmembers Spencer, Folyer, and Van Orman voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 4-3. Councilmember Folyer moved to approve the building heights exhibit. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded. Councilmembers Sahlberg, Spencer, Folyer, Van Orman and Kurtz voted in favor; Councilmembers Dunne and Cargill voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 5-2. Councilmember Cargill moved to approve Exhibit B. Councilrnember Sahlberg seconded. Following brief discussion, the Mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously. City Council Meeting Minutes June 6, 2023 Page 3 of 4 Mayor Pro Tern Folyer rnoved to approve Ordinance No. 293. Councilmember Spencer seconded. Councilrnembers Sahlberg, Spencer, Folyer, Van Orman, Kurtz and Cargill voted in favor; Councilmember Dunne voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 6-1. 2nd Read Ordinance No. 1150: The city clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No. 1150, “An — Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, Adding Chapter 9 to Title 8 of the Liberty Lake Municipal Code Related to Unlawful Camping and Storage of Personal Property on Public Property and Amending Sections 8-1A-2 and 8-1A-5 of the Liberty Lake Municipal Code for Consistency Therein.” Councilmember Sahlberg moved to approve Ordinance No. 1150. Councilmember Dunne seconded. Mayor Kaminskas invited council discussion and public comment. Public comment was heard from Nicolette Ocheltree and Kim Schmidt. Following additional council discussion, the Mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously. Reconsideration of the Mayor’s Veto of Ordinance No. 1190: Sean Boutz, City Attorney explained the process of the Mayor’s veto. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to override the Mayor’s veto. Councilmember Cargill seconded. Following discussion, the Mayor called for the vote. Councilmembers Spencer, Folyer, Van Orman, and Cargill voted in favor; Councilmembers Sahlberg, Dunne and Kurtz voted opposed. The motion failed to carry with a final tally of 4-3. EMERGENCY ORDINANCES: No items at this time. INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Kaminskas reviewed upcoming agenda items. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Michael Hamblet spoke regarding the Mayor’s veto. Con Chalker spoke regarding the Mayor’s veto. Councilmember Cargill moved to extend the meeting to 10:15 p.m. Councilmember Dunne seconded, which carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Kaminskas announced executive session at 9:56 p.m. to last until 10:15 p.m. Executive session was held per ROW 42.30.1 10(1)(i) regarding potential litigation. ADJOURNMENT: The Mayor and Council reconvened the regular session, and with there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. These minutes were approved June 20, 2023. (J A4J Cris Kaminskas, Mayor City of Liberty Lake 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 June 6, 2023 Page 4 of 4