1339 Griffin Avenue City Hall Council Chambers Enumclaw, Washington August 27, 2018, 7:00pm

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1 City of Enumclaw City Council Regular Session 1339 Griffin Avenue City Hall Council Chambers Enumclaw, Washington 98022, 7:00pm 1. CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Molinaro called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Overland announced that Councilmembers LaFleur and Lauk were absent. OVERLAND MOVED TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBERS LA FLEUR AND LAUK FROM THE MEETING. WRIGHT SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. ATTENDANCE: Councilmembers Tony Binion, Kael Johnson, Anthony Wright, Kyle Jacobson, and Hoke Overland were present. Also present were Mayor Jan Molinaro, City Administrator Chris Searcy, City Attorney Mike Reynolds, City Clerk Maureen Burwell, Public Works Director Jeff Lincoln, Parks Director Michelle Larson, Finance Director Stephanie McKenzie, Police Chief Bob Huebler, and Information Services Technician Travis Rose. 2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Council consensus to approve the agenda as published. 3. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES: A. Council Minutes, 8/13/18 WRIGHT MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 13, 2018, MINUTES AS PUBLISHED. JACOBSON SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS: A. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018, to observe Labor Day 2. No Coffee with the Mayor in September due to the Labor Day holiday. Next scheduled Coffee will be October 1st at 9:00 a.m. Mayor noted the closure and cancellation th Anniversary Time Capsule Mayor explained that the City s 150th Anniversary will be on January 27, He invited the community to submit items for a time capsule to be opened on that date, the theme is what is it like to live in Enumclaw in Items will be accepted from September 1 through November 30; he cautioned that the items should be small. The drop-off point is at City Hall and he hopes to have a few other drop-off locations soon. If a photo is submitted, he asked that individuals identify those in the photo. The time capsule will be dedicated on January 27, He asked community members contact him for additional information at or jmolinaro@ci.enumclaw.wa.us. Page 1 of 7

2 B. PRESENTATIONS 1. Association of Washington Cities (AWC) WellCity Award Mayor presented the WellCity certificates to members of the employee Wellness Committee in attendance at the meeting: Travis Rose, Jodine Burke, Darci Hanson, Michelle Larson and Maureen Burwell. Burwell gave a brief explanation of the WellCity designation, which gives the City a 2% discount on health insurance premiums for those employees covered by AWC through Regence Blue Shield or Kaiser Permanente. She gave examples of the activities the committee facilitates for employees and thanked Councilmember Wright and City Administrator Searcy for leading one of those activities - a hike up Mt. Peak. The City s premium discount for 2018 is $21, Proclamation - National Recovery Month Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to Kathleen Murphy, Behavioral Health Recovery Specialist from King County Department of Community and Human Services, Behavioral Health and Recovery Division. Murphy thanked the Mayor and Council on behalf of the people in King County and the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division. She acknowledged the behavioral health providers and those citizens who are in recovery in Enumclaw. She noted the importance of educating communities to overcome the stigma and discrimination related to mental health and substance abuse disorders. She expressed appreciation for her behavioral health providers, her peers and a supportive community, in dealing with her own mental health condition and substance abuse disorder. In proclaiming September 2018 as Recovery Month in the City of Enumclaw, it is easier for residents to ask for help and begin the journey to health and wellness. C. COMMUNITY EVENTS 1. Gallery 2018 Presents Painter/Poet Lynn Kopelke, Western Paintings and a Poetry Workshop. Workshop: September 7, 1:00 p.m.; free, register by e- mailing glaturner@ci.enumclaw.wa.us. Reception & Poetry Reading: September 7, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Gallery show: September 5 through October 2, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All at City Hall Council Chambers 2. Community Clean-up, Saturday, September 8, 9:00 a.m. - noon, meet at Boise Creek Park Larson noted the events and highlighted the Poetry Workshop, which is free, to registrants. She stated that the Community Clean-up is a partnership between the Parks Department and an organization called JustServe. 5. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Kelley Orr, out-of-city resident, encouraged Council to agree to the sign that Enumclaw First Baptist is proposing. It would be a welcoming sign that notifies citizens of events within the City. She noted that Council has a copy of what the sign will look like. Allan Thomas, in-city resident, and a member of the Enumclaw First Baptist Church, also spoke about the proposed sign. He noted that the community has grown up around the church, making it in a residential area. He asked for an exception to the Sign Code or for Council change the rules regarding the Sign Code. Page 2 of 7

3 Chuck Massena, out-of-city resident, and a member of the Enumclaw First Baptist Church, stated that the Enumclaw Planning Commission described the proposed sign as an electronic digital sign. He asserted that the sign is not intrusive and hopes that City Council would realize that. He added that he is the Regional Director for Southern Baptist Disaster Relief in Puget Sound. He coordinates disaster response and this is available to the City. The sign could be an opportunity to transmit information to the community during a disaster. Jenny Hammond, in-city resident, thanked the Mayor and Council for their service. She suggested that places of worship add to community. She noted that she does not want Enumclaw to look like other cities with intrusive signage. She stated the Church s sign will be up to the standards that the City Council has set in place. JoAnn Thomas, in-city resident, stated that the information that the sign will give the community will make a good impression on visitors to Enumclaw. She encouraged Council to approve the sign. Karis Bjerke, out-of-city resident, stated she was glad to see the Proclamation for Recovery Month as she herself is in recovery and that the First Baptist Church was instrumental in her recovery. The sign would reach many people who are also in recovery. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7. TABLED BUSINESS: 8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Councilmembers Overland, Chair; Johnson, Binion Overland stated the Committee last met on August 27. They discussed chapters 3 and 4 of the Sign Code; Puget Sound Energy s underground electrical lines; 2019 Comprehensive Plan amendments; and hiring a Code Enforcement Officer. Public outdoor art was also discussed and referred to another Committee. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 24, 5:00 p.m. at the Stevenson-Yerxa Building. B. COMMUNITY SERVICES Councilmembers Wright, Chair; Binion, Jacobson Wright stated the Committee last met on August 20. They discussed the Enumclaw Landscape Maintenance bid award on the Consent Agenda, the Committee is in favor of approval; the community clean-up; budget decisions focusing on replacing the playground structure and adding pickle ball courts at MacFarland Park, irrigation at Garrett Park, and working with Councilmember Binion and his connections on updating the skate park. They also received an update on the dog park - one of the sponsors has backed out of contributing to the park. Councilmember Jacobson and his association may help sponsor some of the amenities and possibly a shade shelter. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 17, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Page 3 of 7

4 C. FINANCE LaFleur, Chair; Wright, Johnson Wright stated the Committee last met on August 27. They discussed changes to the Business License procedures in the Municipal Code, a State driven initiative. They received the second quarter Finance Report and reviewed vouchers and credit cards. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 24, 6:30 p.m. in the Finance Department. D. PUBLIC SAFETY Councilmembers LaFleur, Chair; Lauk, Jacobson Huebler stated the Committee last met on August 20. They discussed current vacancies and hiring process; negotiations with Enumclaw School District (ESD) on a school resource officer; the active shooter table top exercise with ESD personnel; and individuals camping out near or on City property and Muckleshoot Tribal property near the Golf Course. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 17, 6:00 p.m. at the Police Department E. PUBLIC WORKS Councilmember Lauk, Chair; LaFleur, Wright Wright stated the Committee did not have a quorum for the August 27 meeting. He noted that he did speak with Councilmember Lauk by phone. He had an informal meeting with the Public Works Director reviewing the item on the consent agenda, accepting the contract for Automatic Meter Reading and Resolution 1633 waiving competitive bid requirements for the Roosevelt Avenue gas line. There are two police vehicles set to be replaced in The product line, a specific type of Ford Explorer, will be discontinued with the 2020 models. If an order is placed now, the 2019 models that the mechanics are familiar with can be purchased with known pricing. WRIGHT MOVED TO REPLACE, AND PLACE AN ORDER FOR TWO POLICE VEHICLES. OVERLAND SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 24, 5:30 p.m. in the Council conference room at City Hall. F. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councilmember Binion, Liaison Binion stated the Chamber Board has not met since the last Council meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 12, 8:30 a.m. in the Rainier Room at St. Elizabeth s Hospital. G. SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBd) - Councilmember Lauk, Liaison Searcy stated that SCATBd last met on August 21. Discussion items: Sound Transit is taking public comment on the route selection from Tacoma Dome to Federal Way; Sound Transit selection of a facility for maintenance and operations; WSDOT presentation on multi-modal development and delivery; and a King County Metro update that affects downtown Seattle. In September, they will receive a presentation regarding WSDOT road usage charge pilot study; and a study on modifications to the Growth Management Act that would consider the impact on State highway system for new development. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, 9:00 a.m. at SeaTac City Hall. Page 4 of 7

5 H. SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION (SCA) - Councilmember Wright Wright stated that SCA has not met since the last Council meeting. He encouraged Councilmembers to let him know any SCA committees they are interested in and he will submit a nomination. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 12, 6:00 p.m. at Renton City Hall. I. TOURISM ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) - Councilmember Overland, Liaison; Johnson, Binion Overland stated the TAB last met on August 15. They discussed completing wayfinding signage; the new website which is ready to go live; potential for an event coordinator; and holiday lighting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 30, 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. J. ENUMCLAW EXPO AND EVENTS ASSOCIATION (EEEA) BOARD - Councilmember Wright, Liaison Wright stated the EEEA last met on August 21. They reviewed the profit/loss statements; and discussed negotiations with Coke and Coors; the Olympic Kennel Club and Scottish Highland Games events being retained; and gun shows from Big Top Developments will not be on the 2019 event schedule. On August 27, the Administration building roof and Exhibit Hall roof was inspected by Rainier Roofing. They are working with State Representative Morgan Irwin to secure funding for next year for roof replacement. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 25, 6:30 p.m. at the Expo Center Administration office. 9. CONSENT AGENDA: A. VOUCHER AND PAYROLL CERTIFICATION 1. Accounts Payable Vouchers # $1,000,547.62; Void Check #s , 25642, ($173.33) 2. July 2018 Payroll Vouchers # , $83,396.21; Payroll Direct Deposits - $446,918.15; Payroll Tax and Benefits - $429, B. BID AWARD 1. Enumclaw Landscape Maintenance, Inc., Parks Maintenance C. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE 1. Ferguson Enterprises, AMR Deployment D. CANCEL MEETING 1. Regular Council Meeting, September 10, 2018 WRIGHT MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. SECONDED. JACOBSON Wright thanked Parks Director Larson for her work on the parks maintenance contract; she documented all complaints and deficiencies with the previous maintenance company. MOTION CARRIED GENERAL BUSINESS: A. RESOLUTIONS Page 5 of 7

6 1. Resolution No Waiving Bidding Requirements, Roosevelt Avenue Gas Line City Clerk Read by Title Only RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENUMCLAW, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROOSEVELT GAS LINE UPGRADE AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACTORS PROPOSAL. Staff Report: Lincoln stated that this is an opportunity to save $175,000 putting in a gas line along Roosevelt Avenue. The contractor/developer who is developing the new Pinnacle Peak community will be installing forcemain for the sewer system. The City can put the gas line in the same trench; the developer has given a quote of $86,000. Although normally competitive bidding is required for Public Works projects, the Council may waive this requirement for particular economic circumstances. Committee Report: Wright stated, due to the lack of a quorum at the August 27 Public Works Committee meeting, he is unable to give a formal recommendation. However, he is for approval; Councilmember Lauk spoke with Public Works Director Lincoln and voiced her approval; and, he believes that Councilmember LaFleur would also be favorable as he has expressed his desire to save money. Council Comments: Council Action: WRIGHT MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1633, WAIVING THE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROOSEVELT AVENUE GAS LINE. OVERLAND SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. B. GENERAL ITEMS 1. Routine Reports a. 2nd Quarter Finance Report b. Community Development: Building Permits; City Planning c. Parks: Aquatics; Cultural Programs; Parks; Recreation d. Public Works: Facilities; Equipment Rental; Solid Waste; Gas; Line Maintenance, Streets; Wastewater; Water Mayor noted the routine reports. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Page 6 of 7

7 12. NEW BUSINESS: 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A. Litigation Per RCW (i) Estimated Time 10 minutes MAYOR RECESSED THE MEETING AT 7:49. MAYOR RECONVENED THE MEETING AT 7: ADJOURNMENT: OVERLAND MOVED TO ADJOURN. WRIGHT SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Maureen Burwell City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: Page 7 of 7

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