Wenatchee City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingWenatchee, WA · July 11, 2019
Agenda
WENATCHEE CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Wenatchee City Hall Council Chambers
301 Yakima Street, 2nd Floor
Wenatchee, WA 98801
AGENDA
4:30 p.m. Executive Session.
Executive session to consider the acquisition of real estate by purchase when public knowledge
regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased price; and to consider the
minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale when public knowledge regarding
such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price.
5:15 p.m. Regular Meeting.
1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call.
2. Consent Items.
Motion to approve agenda, vouchers, and minutes from previous meetings.
Vouchers:
Wire #1468 in the amount of $31.00 for June 25, 2019
Wires #1466 - #1467 in the amount of $40,316.75 for June 25, 2019
Claim checks #191108 through #191194 in the amount of $1,036,056.65 for June 27, 2019
Claim check #191224 in the amount of $13,861.03 for June 27, 2019
Claim checks #191195 through #191206 in the amount of $7,516.63 for June 28, 2019
Benefits/deductions in the amount of $1,013,744.13 for June 28, 2019
Claim checks #191225 through #191233 in the amount of $33,922.85 for July 3, 2019
Payroll distribution in the amount of $484,379.21 for July 5, 2019
Claim checks #191234 through #191354 in the amount of $1,306,303.63 for July 5, 2019
Motion for City Council to accept the work performed by the contractor, Transblue, LLC,
on the Stevens and Mission Landscaping Improvements, City Project No. SW17-06, and
further authorize the Mayor to sign the Final Contract Voucher.
3. Citizen Requests/Comments.
The “Citizen Comments” period is to provide the opportunity for members of the public to address the Council
on items either not on the agenda or not listed as a public hearing. The Mayor will ask if there are any citizens
wishing to address the Council. When recognized, please step up to the microphone, give your name and
mailing address, and state the matter of your interest. If your interest is an agenda item, the Mayor may suggest
that your comments wait until that time. Citizen comments will be limited to three minutes.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Mayor’s
office at (509) 888-6204 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.)
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4. Presentations.
Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation
City of Wenatchee Service Awards
Chelan County PUD Presentation Re: Balloons
Pybus Market Presentation
5. Action Items.
A. Resolution in Support of Link Transit Ballot Measure
Presented by Executive Services Director Allison Williams
Motion for City Council to approve Resolution No. 2019-32, in support of the ballot
measure in Chelan and Douglas Counties that increases a sales and use tax by 2/10’s of
one percent for Link Transit.
B. Resolution in Support of RiverCom Ballot Measure
Presented by Executive Services Director Allison Williams
Motion for City Council to approve Resolution No. 2019-24, in support of the ballot
measure in Chelan and Douglas Counties that renews a sales and use tax for E911
emergency communication systems and facilities utilized by RiverCom 911.
C. Wenatchee Arts, Recreation and Parks Commission Appointment
Presented by Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director David Erickson
Motion for City Council to approve Resolution No. 2019-28, appointing a member to the
Wenatchee Arts, Recreation and Parks Commission (Liliana Luna Cruz).
D. Contract for Legal Services for Indigent Criminal Defendants
Presented by Executive Services Director Allison Williams
Motion for City Council to authorize the Mayor to sign the Contract for Legal Services for
Indigent Criminal Defendants with Kottkamp, Yedinak & Esworthy, PLLC.
E. Isola Annexation
Presented by Housing & Community Planner Brooklyn Holton
Motion for City Council to approve Resolution No. 2019-31, fixing time for hearing on
petition for annexation of an unincorporated area that includes five parcels located on the
north side of Terminal Avenue between Methow Street to the west and extending east
towards Cross Street stopping approximately midblock, also known as the Isola
Annexation.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Mayor’s
office at (509) 888-6204 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.)
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F. Tramp Annexation
Presented by Housing & Community Planner Brooklyn Holton
Motion for City Council to approve Resolution No. 2019-30, fixing time for hearing on
petition for annexation of an unincorporated area located to the west of Skyline Drive in
Millerdale Block A that is bordered to the south and west by urban growth area boundary,
to the north by current city limits and to the east by undeveloped land that fronts Skyline
Drive, also known as the Tramp Annexation.
G. Forte Architects Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement for
GSA Social Security Building – Project No. 1809
Presented by Economic Development Director Steve King and Facilities Manager Elisa
Webb
Motion for City Council to authorize the Mayor to sign Contract Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement for GSA Social Security Project on behalf of the City with
Forte Architects for additional design services for the GSA Social Security Building - Project
No. 1809.
H. ARC Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement for Wenatchee
City Hall – Project No. 1716
Presented by Economic Development Director Steve King and Facilities Manager Elisa
Webb
Motion for City Council to authorize the Mayor to sign Contract Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement for Wenatchee City Hall on behalf of the City with ARC
Architects for additional design services for the Wenatchee City Hall – Project No. 1716
6. Public Hearing Items.
The Mayor will call the Public Hearing to order and state the ground rules, the purpose of the hearing, the action
that the hearing body may take on the matter, will address the appearance of fairness doctrine, and will state
the manner in which the hearing will proceed. Staff will first give a report, followed by testimony of experts
and/or the applicant, followed then by public testimony. All speakers must speak into the microphone and
clearly state their names and addresses. All comments should be addressed to the hearing body, should be
relevant to the application, and should not be of a personal nature. Public testimony may be limited to three
minutes, unless further time is granted by the Mayor. If there are a large number of speakers, a representative
may be appointed to speak on behalf of the group.
I. Cryptocurrency Mining and Data Center Code Amendments
Presented by Senior Planner Matt Parsons
Motion for City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-30, amending Chapters 10.08
Definitions, 10.10 District Use Chart, and 10.48 General Regulations, of the Wenatchee
City Code (WCC) relating to cryptocurrency mining and data centers, terminating the
interim official control imposed by Ordinance No. 2019-04, and establishing an effective
date.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Mayor’s
office at (509) 888-6204 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.)
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J. LaVergne Annexation
Presented by Housing & Community Planner Brooklyn Holton
Motion for City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-31, providing for the annexation of
an unincorporated area located on the southeast corner of the intersection at McKittrick
Street and Pershing Street also known as the LaVergne Annexation.
7. Reports.
a. Mayor’s Report
b. Reports/New Business of Council Committees
8. Announcements.
9. Adjournment.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Mayor’s
office at (509) 888-6204 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.)
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