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e City o’ CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023 HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY 6 PM WORKSHOP SESSION City officials who physically attended the meeting: Mayor Kaminskas, Councilmembers Folyer, Dunne, Van Orman, Sahlberg, Cargill and Kurtz, Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, David Goehner, Communication Specialist, Jacob Nauretz, IT support, and Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk. City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Councilmember Spencer, Lisa Key, Director of Planning and Engineering, Jen Camp, Operations & Maintenance Director, and Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner. 2024 Legislative Priorities: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, led a discussion gathering consensus on the City’s legislative priorities. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Dunne requested that Mark combine the agreed upon priorities into a resolution. With there being no further discussion, the workshop session ended at 6:46 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SESSION INVOCATION: Given by Councilmember Dunne. 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, Councilmembers Folyer, Dunne, Van Orman, Sahlberg, Cargill and Kurtz, Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, David Goehner, Communication Specialist, Jacob Nauretz, IT support, and Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk. City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Councilmember Spencer, Lisa Key, Director of Planning and Engineering, Jen Camp, Operations & Maintenance Director, and Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner. AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Councilmember Dunne seconded, which carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Mike Kennedy spoke regarding Civil Service Commissions. ANNOUNCEMENTS I PROCLAMATIONS I SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Presentation — Mayor’s 2024 Budget Message: Mayor Kaminskas presented her 2024 Budget Message. REPORTS & INQUIRIES: City Council: Councilmember Van Orman reported on a fundraiser for sleep in heavenly peace. Councilmember Spencer reported on the HUB Sports Center unlock your future event and the fire prevention week proclamation. Mayor: Mayor Kaminskas reported on meetings with Visit Spokane, GSl Board, Greater and Spokane Valley Chamber. She reported on an upcoming student appointment for Parks and Arts Commission, attendance at the AWC Mayor’s Exchange, and a meeting with AWC district 1 City Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023 Page 1 of 3 representatives. She shared information on an upcoming elected official essentials training, SRTC long term planning, GMA Spokane County elected officials public hearing, and policy meetings. City Administrator: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, reviewed upcoming events and reminders. Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, and Lisa Key, Director of Planning and Engineering, introduced new staff in their departments. Mark invited questions on the monthly department reports. He then reported on current and upcoming commission vacancies. Lisa provided an update on the climate resiliency grant. Lastly, Mark provided an update on the strategic plan. Questions asked and answered throughout. Planning Commission: Richard Siler, Planning Commission Chair, reported on proposed code amendments to River District open space regulations, signage standards, and landscape regulations. He also reported on amendments being considered for public assembly and community events, as well as chain link and barbed wire for public utility facilities. Parks & Arts Commission: Nancy Hill, Parks & Arts Commission Chair, reported on the Hooptown USA mural and upcoming donation for backboards from Hooptown USA, story walk installation at Orchard Park, skate park mural progress, recent events, recreation fee schedules and the Inland Chess recreation program. Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District: Bill Genoway reported on district office renovations, facility fencing, leaf drop off program, and representation on the Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts. WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS: Liberty Lake Lion’s Club Arboretum Donation and Match: Councilmember Van Orman presented a proposed monetary donation, three tables and payers at the arboretum. She also requested City Council’s consideration of additional funding to add a gazebo or picnic area covers. Council discussion ensued with questions asked and answered. GENERAL BUSINESS Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the consent agenda items 1 OA, B, C and D. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which carried unanimously. With this action, the following items were approved: 1 0.A. October 3, 2023 meeting minutes. lOB. October 17, 2023 vouchers and the September 1-15, 2023 payroll, benefits and quarterlies in the total amount of $824,731.52. 1 0.C. Authorize the Mayor to sign the three-year Inland Chess Academy Agreement for Services. l0.D. Approve the agreement with Executech to provide onsite IT support. Action Items: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Liberty Lake Police Guild and the City of Liberty Lake regarding the use of a video security and recording system. Councilmember Kurtz seconded. Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, provided an update on the development of the MOU. Following discussion, the Mayor called for the vote, which carried unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Sahlberg alleged a code of ethics complaint against Councilmember Cargill. City Council Meeting Minutes October 1 7, 2023 Page 2 of 3  PUBLIC HEARINGS I APPEALS: No items at this time. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 01-012C: The city clerk read by title only, Resolution No. 01-012C, Resolution Authorizing Investment of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington Monies in the Local Government Investment Pool.” The Mayor invited public comment. No comments were heard at this time. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve Resolution No. O1-012C. Councilmember Cargill seconded, which carried unanimously. Resolution No. 23-251: The city clerk read by title only, Resolution No. 23-251, “A Resolution of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington Approving the Final Plat of River District Town Center First Addition, Located in Portions of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 25N, Range 45 E.W.M., Liberty Lake, Washington.” The Mayor invited public comment. No comments were heard at this time. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve Resolution No. 23-251. Councilmember Dunne seconded, which carried unanimously. Resolution No. 23-252: The city clerk read by title only, Resolution No. 23-252, “A Resolution Supporting Spokane County Ballot Measure No. 1 The Mayor invited public comment. No .“ comments were heard at this time. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve Resolution No. 23- 252. Councilmember Dunne seconded. Following the discussion, the mayor called for the vote. Councilmembers Dunne, Spencer, Folyer, Van Orman, Kurtz and Cargill voted in favor; Councilmember Sahlberg voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 6-1. 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 arboretum. Nicole Hamblet requested an update on plans for safety on parking lots between the elementary schools. EXECUTIVE SESSION: No items at this time. ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. These minutes were approved November 8, 2023. Cris Kaminskas, Mayor City of Liberty Lake // i /t (‘/ %/ These rn/n utê. were 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 October 17, 2023 Page 3 of 3