CITY OF BLAINE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 09, 2018 6:00 PM Bonnie Onyon - Mayor Steve Lawrenson Mayor Pro Tem A. STUDY SESSION 5:50pm Park and Cemetery Board Interview ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Eric Davidson, Steve Lawrenson, Bonnie Onyon, Meg Olson, and Mary Lou Steward. STAFF: Interim City Manager Michael Jones, Public Works Director Ravyn Whitewolf, Acting Community Development Services Director Alex Wenger, and City Clerk/Assistant to the City Manager Samuel Crawford. B. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Eric Davidson, Steve Lawrenson, Bonnie Onyon, Meg Olson, Alicia Rule, and Mary Lou Steward. Charlie Hawkins requested to be excused. MOTION WAS MADE BY STEVE LAWRENSON TO EXCUSE CHARLIE HAWKINS, SECONDED BY MARY LOU STEWARD, AND APPROVED 5-0 (ALICIA RULE ARRIVED AFTER THE VOTE). STAFF: Interim City Manager Michael Jones, PW Director Ravyn Whitewolf, Interim Police Chief Michael Knapp, Acting Community Development Services Director Alex Wenger, and City Clerk/Assistant to the City Manager Samuel Crawford. C. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1. Richard Thatcher, 2297 Dodd Street, regarding police department procedures. 2. Janet Pickard, 733 Adelia Street, regarding Skallman Park trees. D. FIRE CHIEF S REPORT 1. North Whatcom Fire Update Chief Hollander reported The Responder was handed out and reviewed. E. GATEWAY PROPERTY MARKETING REPORT 1. Windermere Real Estate Mike Kent and Jeff Johnson reviewed the marketing strategies for the Gateway property. Blaine City Council Minutes 07-09-2018 Page 1 of 5
F. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Email dated June 28, 2018, from Debbie Harger, regarding the New Old Time Chautauqua event. 2. Email dated June 30, 2018, from Bill Becht, regarding the Ward System of voting. 3. Email dated July 2, 2018, from Connie Gitter, regarding the speed limit on Bay Road. 4. Email dated July 3, 2018, from Kyla Hurley, regarding semi-trailers and camp trailers on Boblett Avenue and Ludwick. G. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Voucher Memo: Approval of Bills: $245,172.58, Wire Register: $550,522.56 2. Approval of Payroll: $577,787.64 3. Approval of June 25, 2018, City Council Minutes 4. Agreement to Terminate the Blaine Airport Hangar Condominium pursuant to RCW 64.34.268 MOTION WAS MADE BY STEVE LAWRENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, SECONDED BY ERIC DAVIDSON, AND APPROVED 6-0. H. REAL ESTATE PRESENTATIONS 1. IK Truck Services Gateway Property presented by Ron Freeman 2. Mixed-Use Development Letter of Intent for Gateway Property presented by Teri Conway I. Council convened in executive session at 7:00 PM, for 30 minutes, to discuss sale of real property pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c), with action to be taken (Council Action Items 1, 2, and 3). Council reconvened in regular session at 7:31 PM. J. COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS 1. Consideration of Boblett Properties Purchase and Sale Agreement 4 th Amendment Presented by Michael Jones MOTION WAS MADE BY STEVE LAWRENSON TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE 4 TH AMENDMENT TO THE BOBLETT PROPERTIES PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, SECONDED BY MARY LOU STEWARD, AND APPROVED 6-0. 2. Consideration of Revised Proposal for IK Truck Services Gateway Property Sale Agreement Presented by Michael Jones MOTION WAS MADE BY MEG OLSON TO SELECT ALTERNATIVE OPTION NUMBER TWO, MOVING THE PROPERTY LINE IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE FIVE TREES BEING DISCUSSED, SET THE PRICE AT $3 PER SQUARE FOOT FOR THE POND PORTION OF THE PROPERTY, SELL THE REST OF THE PROPERTY FOR $4 PER Blaine City Council Minutes 07-09-2018 Page 2 of 5
SQUARE FOOT, AND SEND THE PROPOSAL TO THE PARK AND CEMETERY BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW, SECONDED BY ALICIA RULE. Clarification of the motion, as well as the price per trees, occurred. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 3. Consideration of Gateway Property Letter of Intent to Purchase 2 Acres for Mixed-Use Development Presented by Michael Jones. MOTION WAS MADE BY STEVE LAWRENSON TO DECLINE THE OFFER BASED ON PRICE, SECONDED BY MARY LOU STEWARD. Councilmember Lawrenson expressed his appreciation towards the offer and informed the buyer of Council s desire for living wage jobs at the property. Councilmember Rule appreciates the buyer s offer to use of the property for a hotel however the low price was the deciding factor for declining the offer. Councilmember Olson encouraged the buyers to continue to work with the City s representatives. MOTION WAS APPROVED 6-0. 4. Petition for vacation of a Right-of-Way, Elm Avenue Presented by Ravyn Whitewolf. MOTION WAS MADE BY STEVE LAWRENSON TO DECLARE THAT THE VACATION SATISFIES THE BMC REQUIREMENTS AND MOVE THAT COUNCIL INTENDS TO VACATE THE STREETS IDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT, BY SUBSEQUENT ORDINANCE PENDING COMPLETION OF THE CONDITIONS AS SPELLED OUT IN THE RECOMMENDATIONS SECTION OF THE ATTACHED STAFF REPORT, SECONDED BY MEG OLSON, AND APPROVED 6-0. 5. Resolution 1740-18, Directing City Staff to no longer accept reservations for Marine Park Facilities Presented by Alex Wenger. MOTION WAS MADE BY MEG OLSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 1740-18, DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO NO LONGER ACCEPT RESERVATIONS FOR MARINE PARK FACILITIES, SECONDED BY STEVE LAWRENSON, AND APPROVED 6-0. 6. Police Chief Employment Contract and First Amendment to Employment Contract. MOTION WAS MADE BY MARY LOU STEWARD TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT, SUBJECT TO FINAL REVIEW BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, SECONDED BY MEG OLSON, AND APPROVED 6-0. Blaine City Council Minutes 07-09-2018 Page 3 of 5
7. Resolution 1741-18, Establishing eligibility standards and fees for the City s electronic home detention program and related municipal court diversion programs. MOTION WAS MADE BY ALICIA RULE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 1741-18, ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS AND FEES RELATED TO THE CITY S ELECTRONIC HOME DETENTION PROGRAM AND RELATED MUNICIPAL COURT DIVERSION PROGRAMS, SECONDED BY MARY LOU STEWARD. Eric Davidson asked about the termination process of the contract. THE MOTION WAS APPROVED 6-0. 8. Appointment to the Park and Cemetery Board MEG OLSON MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT MICHAEL KING TO THE PARK AND CEMETERY BOARD, SECONDED BY ERIC DAVIDSON, AND APPROVED 5-1 (Alicia Rule abstained due to being absent during the interview). K. COMMISSION, COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS 1. No reports were given. L. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Public Works Ravyn Whitewolf reported: Project Updates Sam Castro gave a presentation on the status of Lincoln Park. 2. Community Development Services Alex Wenger reported: The Community Development Services department hired Andrew Boucher to be the new Community Planner 1. Bumpers were added to the trees in Lincoln Park to protect the bark from flying discs in the disc golf course. The honorary members of Blaine bronze plaques on the H Street plaza were taken down by the property owners, and will be reinstalled on the building after their construction is complete. There were some successful community events including events coordinated by Christ the King Church Youth Leadership Group and the Healthy Youth Coalition in Marine Park. The Insane in the Blaine Skate Jam occurred on Saturday. 3. Police Department Chief Knapp reported: Police officers responded to fireworks complaints the days leading up to the 4 th of July, and the 4 th of July parade went well. Mayor Onyon and Councilmember Steward expressed some of their concerns and recommendations for next year s 4 th of July parade. 4. City Manager Michael Jones reported: Police Chief Schubert will be in town this week. Michael is working on two new marketing pieces for economic development, and the City is making efforts to enhance our communication efforts. The City is going to send out Request for Proposals for a new sound system in the Council Chambers. Michael encouraged Councilmembers to review the revenue report provided by Jeffrey Lazenby since this will be essential for understanding what is being discussed during the Revenue Retreat on Monday, July 23 rd, at 3:30pm. Blaine City Council Minutes 07-09-2018 Page 4 of 5
M. CALENDARS Tuesday, July 10, 8 am Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee Thursday, July 12 9 am Park and Cemetery Board meeting 7 pm Planning Commission meeting *CANCELED* *Canceled* Monday, July 16, 3:30 pm City Council Budget Retreat Revenue Tuesday, July 17, 3 pm Blaine Economic Development Advisory Committee Monday, July 23 3:30 pm Study Session 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, July 26, 7 pm Planning Commission Meeting N. Council convened in executive session at 8:36 PM, for 15 minutes, to discuss personnel contracts pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b), with action to be taken (Council Action Item 6). Council reconvened in regular session at 8:51 PM. O. ADJOURNED: 8:51PM Bonnie Onyon, Mayor Samuel Crawford, City Clerk City Council minutes for July 9, 2018, were approved at the July 23, 2018, Council meeting. Blaine City Council Minutes 07-09-2018 Page 5 of 5