City Council Meetings

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL October 8, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Swartz in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center with audio remote access. Special notice for remote attendance and citizen comment were posted on the meeting agenda. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Swartz; Deputy Mayor Madewell; Council Members Lombardi, Skaug, Martinez, and Myers. Council member Fancher was excused. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Lombardi led the Flag Salute. AGENDA APPROVAL Action taken: Council Member Madewell moved to approve the Agenda as presented, second by Council Member Meyers. The motion carried 6 – 0. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION Animal Sale Regulations/Animal Shelter – Moses Lake residents Sarah Tweedy, Bonnie Helvey, and Kevin Starcher, expressed their support of regulations on the sale of animals in public places. Ms. Tweedy also provided an update on the location and funding options for the new animal shelter. Accessory Storage Units – Amy Dalluge, Moses Lake, requested regulations be put in place for storage unit setbacks. She has a neighbor who is using a vehicle as a storage unit. She cannot access her property where this vehicle is parked, and she feels it is creating a hazard. National Alliance of Mental Illness – Megan Diamond, Ephrata, is a representative of NAMI North Central Washington, invited the community for a de-escalation training session at the public library on Thursday, October 10. Mayor Swartz requested staff to include this resource in the city's list of public resources. Human Trafficking – Joseph Moriarty, Moses Lake, delivered a presentation on a program in Spokane named Helping Captives. This initiative supports individuals who have escaped trafficking by providing access to safe housing and other services. SUMMARY REPORTS MAYOR’S REPORT Planning Commission Appointment Mayor Swartz recommends the appointment of Howard Homesley to complete the unexpired term on the Planning Commission which will conclude on December 31, 2027. Action taken: Council Member Skaug moved to confirm the appointment of Howard Homesly, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 6 – 0. Document Ref: 7TFUU-6BXHM-YR4BJ-E53HB Page 1 of 4  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – October 8, 2024 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Tax Increment Financing Updated Hawkins and Edwards Developers proposed a new financing concept for the tax increment area approved by Council on May 14, 2024. The proposal is similar to Spokane Kendall Yards with challenges on repayment risks and the city’s debt capacity. Council requested City Manager Mike Jackson to further research and present options at a future meeting. Budget Workshop Meeting Dates Finance Director Madeline Prentice suggested Council have two additional meetings to discuss the budget. Staff will send a poll to Council for date and time options. #1 CONSENT AGENDA a. Meeting Minutes from UDC Meetings and September 24, 2024 b. Electronic Transfer: N/A Checks: 167145 - 167333 - $1,141,169.96 Payroll Checks: 09-27-2024 PR, #66497 - 66504 - $7,235.69 (9/13/24 PR checks should have been listed as 66471-66496) Electronic Payments: 09-27-2024 Direct Deposit - $648,248.90 c. Set Novemeber 12 Public Hearing for Right of Way Vacation Request Resolution 3988 d. Moses Lake Irrigation District Iconic Lake Fountain Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Council Member Meyers. The motion carried 6– 0. OLD BUSINESS #2 Animal Sales Regulation MLMC 6.14 Ordinance 3055 Staff introduced the first draft to Council on September 24 under City Manager’s Report. The new regulation will prohibit sales on private parking lots that are open to the public. The penalty for offenders will be implemented following a public education period. Action taken: Council Member Lombardi moved to adopt Ordinance 3055 as presented, second by Council Member Meyers. The motion carried 6 – 0. #3 Maple Ridge Planned Development District Ordinance 3056 The Hearing Examiner decision was received on September 23. Staff presented the decision and draft ordinance to the Council at the meeting on September 24. Council conducted a Closed Hearing on September 24. The ordinance allows for 202 single family lots and two tracts for multi-family dwellings. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Swartz called a recess from 7:50 to 8:10 p.m. for a closed session in accordance with RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) to discuss a quasi-judicial land use matter. Action taken: Council Member Swartz moved to adopt Ordinance 3056 as presented, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 4 – 2, Deputy Mayor Madewell and Council Member Martinez opposed. pg. 2 Document Ref: 7TFUU-6BXHM-YR4BJ-E53HB Page 2 of 4  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – October 8, 2024 NEW BUSINESS #4 MLMC 12.36 Parks Exclusion and Identification Amendment – First Presentation Staff are proposing a new definition for Activity Trails, eliminating names of parks in the Code, adding a ’3-day exclusion’ period, and changing appeals to the Parks Director. #5 Bilingual Stipend Policy – First Presentation Human Resources Director Shannon Springer researched similar practices in other cities and prepared a draft policy to establish a monthly stipend for designated department staff to provide a bilingual interpretation service as part of their essential duties. Council requested further research to be presented for consideration at a later meeting. #6 Review of Council Stipend MLMC 2.60.030 – First Presentation The Municipal Code states that these stipends shall be reviewed for consideration of adjustment between June and December of even numbered years. Council reviewed the analysis of comparisons to Ellensburg, Walla Walla, and Port Angeles. There being no requests for change, the current stipends will be maintained. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Martinez commended Chief Sands for being proactive with information at the Public Safety Committee Meeting. She also reported on the Board of Health conference in Leavenworth. The Police Faith in Blue event will be held Friday, October 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Lions Field off W 4th Avenue. Council Member Lombardi provided an update on the capital improvements at the Municipal Airport. He commended staff for their facilitation of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meetings. Funding recommendations will come to Council for approval on October 22. Mayor Swartz attended Association of Washington Cities Mayor’s Retreat in Ellensburg. There was a Public Relations presentation from Kent and he would like more funding for this in our budget. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. ______________________________________ Dustin Swartz, Mayor ATTEST____________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk pg. 3 Document Ref: 7TFUU-6BXHM-YR4BJ-E53HB Page 3 of 4  MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL July 8, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The special meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 5:38 p.m. by Mayor Swartz in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Swartz; Deputy Mayor Madewell; Council Members Lombardi, Skaug, Fancher, Martinez, and Myers. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Swartz called a closed session to discuss labor contracts pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). Council also discussed the Ambulance Utility services. 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