City Council Meetings

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL January 24, 2023 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Myers called an Executive Session at 5:15 p.m. for 30 minutes to discuss potential litigation, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1) subsection (i). The session was extended several times for a total of 15 minutes. WIND ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE Moses Lake High School students have been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in April. A benefit performance was held in the Civic Center Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Myers with audio remote access. Special notice for remote attendance and citizen comment were posted on the meeting agenda. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Myers; Deputy Mayor Martinez; Council Members Eck, Fancher, Madewell, Swartz, and Skaug. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Columbia Basin Herald Reporter Charles Featherstone led the Flag Salute. AGENDA APPROVAL Action taken: Council Member Eck moved to remove New Business item for discussion of Interim Water Regulations. No second is required. The motion carried 5 – 2, Mayor Myers and Deputy Mayor Martinez were opposed. Council concurred to have a special meeting to further discuss the subject with local developers present. Council Member Swartz requested to postpone Planning Commission appointment to allow time for all Council to review two applications submitted and recommendation from Community Development Director Kirsten Sackett and Planning Commission Chair Nathan Nofziger. Action taken: Deputy Mayor Martinez moved to approve the Agenda as amended, second by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 7 – 0. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION Renew Services Sarah Farve, Moses Lake, shared that Renew only accepts one insurance provider for their services (Grant Behavioral Health & Wellness). City Manager Allison Williams suggested inviting Renew to come present to Council and requested Ms. Farve also share her concern with Grant County District 2 Commissioner Rob Jones. Document Ref: AZ7HU-4VTIY-VDUW6-Q8IXT Page 1 of 4  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – January 24, 2023 SUMMARY REPORTS CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) Legislation Support Kaj Selmann, Moses Lake, requested Council authorize a letter of support for SB5460/HB1494 to local legislators on behalf of the MLIRD. The bills will align statutory language for the rehabilitation assessment authority with that of other special purpose districts. Action taken: Council Member Swartz moved to authorize the letter of support, second by Council Member Eck. The motion carried 7 – 0. City Security Services Police officers have been working overtime to cover security at the Sleep Center and there are needs to have security at other facilities. Staff have considered establishing these as regular employee positions since only one company has submitted interest. Discussion followed about costs for professional services v. salary and benefits. Staff will evaluate and provide Council with an update. CLOSED HEARING #1 Maple Landing Div. 2 Planned Development District (PDD) Ordinance 3020 Mayor Myers recited the opening statement for a quasi-judicial proceeding to consider the Hearing Examiners recommendations on the Maple Landing Div. 2 PDD for a 26-lot subdivision on 4.87 acres. Mayor and Council answered a series of questions by roll call vote to assure a fair and unbiased hearing. Deputy Mayor Martinez and Council Member Eck recused themselves for engaging in communications with the applicant. Community Development Director Kirsten Sackett provided an overview of the project. Testimony was opened at 7:15 p.m. Applicant David Dormaier repeated testimony provided during the Hearing Examiner hearing. Staff reminded him that the SEPA mitigation fee change is not within the purview of City Council. Mayor Myers closed the hearing at 7:22 p.m. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt Ordinance 3020 approving the December 16, 2022 Hearing Examiner Recommended Findings of Fact, Recommended Conclusions of Law, Recommendation Conditions of Approval and Recommended Decision for the Maple Landing Division No. 2 Planned Development District (PLN2022-0067), allowing for the creation of a 26 lot Major Subdivision and Planned Development District within a 4.87 acre property identified under Assessor’s Parcel Number 170478005, second by Council Member Swartz. The motion carried 5 – 0. CONSENT AGENDA #2 a. City Council meeting minutes dated January 10, 2023 b. Electronic Transfer: 204-205 - $1,915.99 Checks: 159182 - 159426 - $3,024,968.74 Payroll Checks: 64920 - 64941 - $13,793.99 Electronic Payments: Direct Deposit - 1/06/2023 - $508,055.79 pg. 2 Document Ref: AZ7HU-4VTIY-VDUW6-Q8IXT Page 2 of 4  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – January 24, 2023 c. Opioid Abatement Fund Resolution 3930 d. 2023 Salary Schedule Budget Supplement e. Employee Handbook Update Resolution 3931 f. Interlocal Investment Services Agreement – Grant County g. Award Well Rehabilitation Project Action taken: Deputy Mayor Martinez moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Council Member Eck. The motion carried 7 – 0. OLD BUSINESS #3 Sagepoint Planned Development District Ordinance 3019 Council Member Fancher recused himself from discussion and vote. Council conducted a Closed Record Public Hearing for the Sagepoint PDD (PLN2022-0014) on January 10 and approved by motion to delete the Hearing Examiner’s Finding of Fact No. 20 recommended denial and adopt remaining Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Conditions of Approval. Action taken: Council Member Eck moved to adopt Ordinance 3019 as presented, second by Council Member Swartz. The motion carried 6 – 0. NEW BUSINESS #4 Municipal Airport Lease The Airport Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend Council approve a new non-commercial lease which include discounts for prepayment, eliminating the requirements for auto property insurance for the hangars, and eliminate the ‘aircraft exclusions deleted’. Without identifying new sources of revenue, these changes would result in a need to reduce budgeted expenses, as well as an increased risk of liability to the City. Airport Commission Chair Rod Richeson provided a verbal report on revenues and asked for consideration of apples to apples lease comparisons (ground only leases). Action taken: Deputy Mayor Martinez moved to maintain the current Moses Lake Municipal Airport non-commercial lease terms and direct staff to conduct a comparative market analysis of municipal airport lease rates, second by Council Member Swartz. The motion carried 7 – 0. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Renew Quarterly Report Moses Lake Community Coalition staff provided a written account of services provided for the period of October to December 2022. The report highlighted their workshops for Community Mental Health and Strengthening Families Program. PRR Inc. Consultant Contract Staff are finalizing an agreement for services to assist in the community relations and strategic planning related to water quality and a transition to shallow aquifer or lake water usage. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director pg. 3 Document Ref: AZ7HU-4VTIY-VDUW6-Q8IXT Page 3 of 4  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – January 24, 2023 City Manager Allison Williams advised that background check review is pending for the final candidate. Police Department Update Police Chief Kevin Fuhr reported on catalytic convertor theft arrests. He also shared that they are looking for positive outcomes on pending legislation to amend police reform. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Deputy Mayor Martinez attended the Mayor’s Exchange in Olympia. Public Safety and Housing continue to be a concern statewide. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Myers called an Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. for 30 minutes to discuss Evaluation of a Public Employee, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1) subsection (g). There was no business to follow. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ______________________________________ Don Myers, Mayor ATTEST____________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk pg. 4 Document Ref: AZ7HU-4VTIY-VDUW6-Q8IXT Page 4 of 4 Signature Certificate Reference number: AZ7HU-4VTIY-VDUW6-Q8IXT Signer Timestamp Signature Mayor Don Myers Email: dmyers@cityofml.com Sent: 16 Feb 2023 00:00:35 UTC Viewed: 20 Feb 2023 14:22:40 UTC Signed: 20 Feb 2023 14:23:57 UTC Recipient Verification: IP address: 67.21.180.215 ✔Email verified 20 Feb 2023 14:22:40 UTC Location: Moses Lake, United States Debbie Burke Email: dburke@cityofml.com Sent: 16 Feb 2023 00:00:35 UTC Viewed: 16 Feb 2023 18:11:13 UTC Signed: 21 Feb 2023 19:50:32 UTC Recipient Verification: IP address: 63.135.54.162 ✔Email verified 16 Feb 2023 18:11:13 UTC Location: Moses Lake, United States Document completed by all parties on: 21 Feb 2023 19:50:32 UTC Page 1 of 1 Signed with PandaDoc PandaDoc is a document workflow and certified eSignature solution trusted by 40,000+ companies worldwide.