City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023 HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SESSION INVOCATION: Given by Councilmember Spencer. 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, Sahlberg, Dunne, Van Orman, and Cargill, Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, Todd Henderson, IT Technician, Darin Morgan, Police Lieutenant, Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, Sean Boutz, City Attorney, Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk, and Jacob Nauretz, Streets Crew. City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Jen Camp, Operations & Maintenance Director, Mikayla Kittilstved, Interim Library Director, Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, David Goehner, Communications Specialist, Damon Simmons, Police Chief and Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner. AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to add to general business, hA discussion on golf carts at the Barefoot in the Park event. Councilmember Cargill seconded, which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the agenda as amended. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Mark Saba spoke regarding the Winter Glow invoice. ANNOUNCEMENTS I PROCLAMATIONS / SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: No items at this time. REPORTS & INQUIRIES: City Council: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer asked for a budget update on the Liberty Lake Slip Lane and the status on the Jake’s Townhorne project. Councilmember Cargill asked for clarification on CVSD board members participating at Farmer’s Market. Councilmember Dunne reported on the upcoming Barefoot in the Park event. Councilmember Sahlberg thanked SVFD for attendance at a National Night Out event. Mayor: Mayor Kaminskas reported on the Valley Chamber board meeting, ICCU ground breaking ceremony, GSI public policy and board meetings, organizational chart for the city, and the upcoming Barefoot in the Park event. City Administrator: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, reviewed upcoming events and reminders. Jen Camp, Operations & Maintenance Director reported on the upcoming Barefoot in the Park event. Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, reported on the 2nd quarter budget. Mark then summarized the strategic plan survey results and provided an overview of 2024 budget public engagement. Lastly, Colton Ducken, with Avista, reported on HB-1329 regarding utility shut offs. Questions asked and answered throughout. City Council Meeting Minutes August 1, 2023 Page 1 of 3 Spokane Valley Fire Department: Chief Soto reported the July and year-to-date service statistics. Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District: BiJay Adams reported on the new legislative requirements related to service shut offs, clarified City requirements related to the City of Spokane watering restrictions. Water and sewer line replacement on the south side of the lake. Admin building remodel. WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS: Transportation Benefit District Review and Timeline for Implementation of .1% Sales Tax for Street Maintenance: Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, presented information on the purpose of a transportation benefit district, process and requirements of creating the district, and timeframe. Council discussion ensued with questions asked and answered. Cargill moved to bring forward a hearing for TBD on August 15tI. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded. Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously. Status of Mission Avenue Repairs, Phase 2: Lisa Key, Director of Planning and Engineering, provided an update on the status of phase two of the Mission Avenue repairs. Questions asked and answered. GENERAL BUSINESS Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the consent agenda items 10A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which carried unanimously. With this action, the following items were approved: bA. July 11,2023 meeting minutes lOB. July 18, 2023 vouchers, June 16-30, 2023 payroll and benefits, quarterlies for 2nd quarter, and the July 10, 2023 manual check in the total amount of $876,887.12. 1 0.C. Authorize payment of the Winter Glow invoice in the amount of $10,000. 10.D. Authorize the Mayor to sign the three-year Greenstone Foundation agreement and expenditure of $1 9,000 for the Spokane Symphony in 2023, $20,000 in 2024, and $21,000 in 2025. bE. Authorize the Mayor to sign the three-year agreement for dance classes in the park provided by Satori Dance and Weliness. 10.F. Authorize the Mayor to sign the three-year agreement for Liberty Lake Pickleball League, LLC provided by Greg Woodman. 10G. Ratify the acceptance of funding agreement for a surface transportation grant for the E Mission Avenue overlay in the amount of $1,061 550. 10.H. Authorize the Mayor to sign the MOU between Spokane Region participating local governments and the Spokane Regional Health Administrative Services Organization. Action Items: Discussion on the Golf Cart Parade at Barefoot: Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to not allow political campaign signs on any golf cart that is in the golf cart parade. Councilmember Dunne seconded. Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENTS: No comments at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS I APPEALS: No items at this time. RESOLUTIONS: City Council Meeting Minutes August 1, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Resolution No. 23-248: The city clerk read, by title only, Resolution No. 23-248, “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”. Councilmember Dunne moved to approve Resolution No. 23-248. Councilmember Kurtz seconded. Mayor Kaminskas invited citizen comments. No comments were heard at this time. The mayor then called for the vote which carried unanimously. Resolution No. 23-249: The city clerk read, by title only, Resolution No. 23-249, “A Resolution in Support of Advancing a Spokane Regional Authority for Homelessness, Affordable Housing and Behavioral Health”. Councilmember Cargill moved to approve Resolution No. 23-249. Councilmember Kurtz seconded. Questions asked and answered. Mayor Kaminskas invited citizen comments. No comments were heard at this time. The mayor then called for the vote which carried unanimously. ORDINANCES: No items at this time. EMERGENCY ORDINANCES: No items at this time. INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Kaminskas reviewed upcoming agenda items. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Mike Kennedy spoke regarding the transportation benefit district. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Kaminskas announced a 10-minute executive session per RCW 42.30.llO(l)(g) regarding personnel matters, to return at 9:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. These minutes were approved August 15, 2023. Phi yer, Mayor Pro Tem City of Liberty Lake / /¼- Thee minutes vère prepaId 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 August 1, 2023 Page 3 of 3