Cy9 OPMATA EPHRATA CITY COUNCIL MAYOR BRUCE REIM MAYOR PRO-TEM WILLIAMCOE KATHLEEN ALISTOISARAIIMCDONNELL, VALLIMILLARD, MATTMOORE. TONYNOKA.NARK WANKE CIYADNINISTRATOR MIKEV WARREN AGENDA FOR September 02, 2020 = ZOOM VIDEO nttps-/zoom.US//6425977833 OR CALL IN PHONE NUMBER 1-253-215-8782, follow prompts City of Ephrata Meeting ID: 642-397-7833 7:00PM REGULAR SESSION I. Called to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Recording of Meeting: YES 5. Additions or corrections to published Agenda 6. Presentations: II CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Claim Fund Bills and Checks Issued 2. Approval of Council Minutes: August 19, 2020 3. Approval of Special Event Application: III TAFF.COMMITTEL, & AGENCY REPORTS IV CLOSED RECORD DECISIONS RCWCIANTES 36,4 42:0MENMILICT INIT NUTHERMITTEDI BILLS: McDonnell, Wanke. Moore V PUBLICI HEARINGS VI ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS VII ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 1. 2021 Budget Goals and Objectives 2. Accept Bids for Library Re-Roof Project and issue Notice to Proceed 3. Set Public Hearing and direct Staff toj publish required Notices on Request to Annex by 4. Request for Easement on City property for Fiber Optic Cabinet for PUD FW Development Co VIII CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Update on Police Chief Application Process BILLS: McDonnell, Wanke. Moore CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 19, 2020 City Council of the City of Ephrata, Grant County Washington met in regular session on August 19, 2020. The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Mayor Bruce Reim and adjourned to executive session to discuss the sale and acquisition oft real estate (RCW 42.30.110(1)b) for approximately thirty-five minutes. Executive session adjourned at 6:50j p.m., no decisions were made or action taken. Meeting reconvened at Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Governor Inslee's Proclamation 20-28, this meeting isb being conducted telephonically and online using the ZOOM audio and video Members Present: Mayor Bruce Reim, Mayor Pro Tem William Coe, Council 7:00 p.m. conferencing. members Mark Wanke, Matt Moore, Valli Millard, Sarah McDonnell, Tony Mora and Kathleen Allstot City Clerk Leslie Trachsler, City Attorney Anna Franz, Public Works Director Bill Sangster, Community Relations Director Traci Bennett, Interim Police Chief Erik Koch, and Administrative Staff Present: Assistant Carrie Lnenicka. Pledge of Allegiance was said. No public signed up to speak. Agenda: There were no additions or corrections to the agenda. Presentations: Sandi Duffy, Emergency Management Coordinator, updated Council on the COVID-19 Masking Project. Grant County received 73,800 masks to distribute within the communities. Partnering with Grant County PUD, Emergency Management targeted the population that was 200% below the federal poverty level. 20,000 masks were mailed by the PUD and Sandi's team partnered with local law enforcement agencies. Interim Police Chief Koch contacted Sandi regarding mask distribution with a specific project in mind - delivering to Basin Retirement Home, Garden Oasis and the food distribution that took place in Moore Furniture parking lot. Sandi felt this was a tremendous success and thanked Chief Koch and the City of Ephrata. 73,800 more masks are on their way to the community due to the rise in positive cases. Consent Agenda: Motion was made to approve consent agenda. (m/s Allstot/Moore) Motion carried. Items on the consent agenda are as follows: Claims #92266 through #92268 in the amount of $421.08 Claims #92269 through #92316 in the amount of$155,714.94 Claims #86082020, 87082020, 88082020, and 89082020 in the amount of $2,871.97 EFT in the amount of $20,832.47 Minutes of the August 5, 2020 Council meeting Special Event Applications: None Resolution 20-011 Small Business Relief Program: Adopting the Small Business Relief Program to distribute coronavirus relief funds to the Ephrata community. This resolution establishes authorization for the CARES Act grant to small businesses and outlines Motion to approve Resolution 20-011 Small Business Relief Program (m/s Mora/Moore) Proclamation In Support of Masking: This proclamation is to encourage citizens to support and protect our local businesses by wearing a mask not only when entering a Motion to accept and approve Proclamation in Support of Masking (m/s Coe/McDonnell) Accept Donations: Parks and Recreation has received several very generous donations eligibility criteria. Council discussion ensued. Motion carried. business but also in any public setting. Council discussion ensued. Motion carried. that support several of their programs, such as: $200 for Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund $300 from Columbia Basin Chiropractic Care to support a drive-in movie $300 from Washington Trust Bank to sponsor a drive-in movie $300 from Granco Credit Union to sponsor a drive-in movie Flat Screen TV from Sue Thompson for BOLD program used to offset the new bottom surface for Splashzone. $10,000 from Richard Reimers - undesignated- Recommended this donation be Motion to accept donations made to the Parks and Recreation department. (m/s Mora/Wanke) Council discussion ensued. Motion carried. Report on Utility Fee Rate Notification: House bill 2889 requires notification to rate payers of assessed fees and taxes on gross revenues oft the water, sewer, wastewater or stormwater utility. This notification can be done through billing inserts, mailers or other written or electronic communication. Staff proposes posting the notification on the City's website and September's billing statement. 2021 Budget Schedule & Goals and Objectives - Discussion Review and discuss Goals and Objectives for 2020; review 2021 Budget Schedule 2020 goals: 1. Continue to Improve Public Safety - Hired 3 new officers, each in various stages of training. This process has been delayed due to COVID-19. 2. Improve Public Works Response & Improve Ouality at Facilities-C Street project beginning September gt, Division Street Phases I&II beginning in 2021; Chlorination project is currently in engineering phase. 3. Continue to slowly grow reserves to target = With the spending freeze, account balances are growing. This will help in determining our 2021 4. Continue tol hire the best and most qualified individuals for long term employment- The hiring freeze put in place due to COVID-19 has delayed the hiring process for additional Public Works employee. An exception has been made for the Police Chief] position. Deadline is September 1, 5. Continue to reward and promote efficiency in all departments-With the spending freeze due to COVID-19, each employee in every department has become more efficient with their available resources. budget. 2020. 2021 Budget Schedule - October 7, 2020 first draft of budget goes to Council. Three public hearings required by law are scheduled as well = ad valorem taxes and budget final draft. Council was asked to submit their suggestions for 2021 goals to Director Trachsler sO they may be presented to Council for approval at the September 2nd meeting. Authorize Agreement for Phase II Division Street TIB Grant: The scope of work for Phase Ion this overlay project is for D Street NE to Summitview Drive; Phase IIis Summitview Drive to Airport Street. Work for both phases will take place in 2021. Motion to authorize agreement for Phase II Division Street TIB Grant. (m/s Moore/Coe). CARES Act Grant Application: Informational. The City of Ephrata modified the template for Grant County EDC's Small Business and Nonprofit CARES Act Grant Application. This application will be published on the City's website and Facebook page. Council discussion ensued. Motion carried. City Administrator Report: Director Trachsler updated Council on 2020 budget and cash balances. Revenues are 12% below projection, expenses are 6% below Sales tax received in. July for May were a 17% increase from the same period last Due to the spending freeze, cash reserves have increased 43% this year. Property taxes are 2% below projection, however the second property tax year. remittance should balance. Utility taxes are 2% above projections There being no further business meeting adjourned at 7:29p.m. Bruce Reim, Mayor ATTEST: Carrie Lnenicka, Administrative Assistant City of Ephrata 121 Alder Street Southwest Ephrata, Washington 98823 Voice: 1800-833-6384 TDD: 1800-833-6388 Phone: 509-754-4601 Fax: 509-754-0912 August 24, 2020 Madelyn Carlson People For People 304 West Lincoln Yakima, WA 98902 Letter of Support: People for People Grant Application Dear Ms. Carlson: This City of Ephrata is pleased to support People For People's application to Washington State Department ofTransportation for the Public Transportation Consolidated Grant Application. We recognize the critical need toj preserve the existing transportation services with the purchase of replacement vehicles to provide safe and reliable special needs transportation services. People For People has demonstrated their commitment and ability toj provide transportation services to our communities vulnerable populations. These services are essential for persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, older adults with limited abilities, and veterans all who have limitations which inhibit their access to health care, employment, People For People' 'st transportation project will greatly increase opportunities for residents that live in rural and isolated areas to access essential services such as health care, nutrition, social services, shopping, employment and legal commitments. The City of Ephrata supports this essential and valuable program and encourages the favorable review of their application for Public Transportation Consolidated Grant by the Department of social services, shopping, nutrition and socialization. Transportation. Sincerely; B Mayor, City of Ephrata August 14, 2020 City Administrator Mike Warren City of Ephrata 121 Alder Street SW Ephrata, WA 98823 Dear City Administrator Warren, PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE People For People is requesting your support for our application to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Transportation services that People For People provides will terminate on June 30, 2021. The current transportation service provides trips for individuals with special needs, allowing them to remain independent in their communities and access critical health and human services. It also supports the preservation of Mobility Management with the coordination of Our WSDOT application will provide grant funding from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025 to sustain transportation services in Adams, Grant, and Lincoln counties. The focus of the projects is to ensure that vulnerable citizens have access to basic services; That elderly individuals can remain independent in their own homes; That individuals with special needs can access dialysis, cancer treatment, and other health care services; That individuals have access to employment, job training, educational The funding is extremely competitive. With that in mind, People For People would appreciate al letter of support in order to continue providing transportation services. Some facts that you may consider transportation services fori individuals to access transportation options. opportunities, social services, nutrition, and shopping. mentioning iny your letter include the following: The lack of transportation options for many of our residents. The critical need to provide transportation service for individuals to access health care, education, employment, social services, nutrition, shopping, and other basic services. The rising cost of fuel has a dramatici impact on low-income and fixed-income individuals that Your interest in coordinating services and opportunities that you provide to the public. Any other information that would demonstrate the value of this service to the communities Ihave enclosed an Executive Summary and a Sample Letter of Support. In order to meet the deadline fori the application, please return your letter ofs support by Tuesday, September 1, 2020 to People For People, 304 West Lincoln Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902 or! mcarison@pfp.org- Ify you should have any questions or would like additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at live in remote rural locations. or specific customer needs. mcarlson@pfp.org or (509): 248-6726. Ympaiy Conlaau Madelyn Carlson People For People, CEO Sincerely, 304 West Lincoln, Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 248-6726 Wea are an Equal Opportunity Agency. Auxiliary aids and services are available uponi request toi individuals with disabilities. Executive Summary People For People Transportation Service PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE People For People is submitting two applications to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to sustain transportation services in Adams, Lincoln, and Grant counties. The funds we seek will allow People For People to provide transportation services to individuals that have special transportation needs with the purpose ofp providing access to basic services such as health care, education, social services, and employment. Transportation Projects People For People is requesting WSDOT funding to support: Mobility Management Preservation for Adams, Grant, and Lincoln Counties: The project preserves a bilingual Mobility Manager-Travel Trainer to serve the special needs populations and general public. The project coordinates transportation and human resources to increase mobility options and increase public awareness of transportation resources. The Mobility Manager -1 Travel Trainer informs persons in English and Spanish on how to use the special needs and general public transportation systems-connecting persons with the services and Replacement Vehicles to Sustain Special Needs Transportation in Adams, Grant, and Lincoln Counties - The project provides the replacement of aging vehicles that are ADA accessible to assure safe and reliable These projects will preserve the transportation services to special needs populations in addressing the transportation needs that are identified in the QUADCO Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Persons with disabilities lack access to employment, health care, social services, recreation, and social Older adults need access to health care, as well as, shopping, nutrition, and socialization with friends and Low-income individuals lack access to social services, health care, job search, employment, education, and Youth lack transportation for after-school activities, summer activities, recreation, child care, alternative Veterans lack transportation for health care, employment, employment related: services, education, and other resources important to them. transportation service is preserved. Transportation Plan: events. family. taking children to childcare. schools, and post-secondary education. vital services. Bob Walsh People For People Transportation Operations Manager 509.754.1075 Ext.494 bwalsh@pfp.org Jan Ollivier People For People, Transportation Director 509.925.5311 jollivier@pfp.org Madelyn Carlson People For People, CEO 509.248.6726 mcarlson@pfp.org 304 West Lincoln, Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 248-6726 We are an Equal Opportunity Agency. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request toi individuals with disabilities. TTY711 2021 CITY OF EPHRATA BUDGET SCHEDULE AND GOALS & OBJECTIVES PPHRATA, 2021 BUDGET SCHEDULE DATE 19 AUG 02SEP 03SEP 03SEP 215 SEP 070 OCT 21 OCT 03NOV 04 NOV 18 NOV 30 NOV 02 DEC 16 DEC EVENT Council Meeting Council Meeting Worksheets Staff Work Worksheets Due Council Meeting Council Meeting ELECTION DAY PROCESS Council discusses draft goals and objectives for 2021 Budget Council adopts 2021 Goals and Objectives Staff receives worksheets for 2021 budget requests. Administration refines revenue forecasts and prepare budget message. All departmental heads retum worksheets to Administration. Forms are collated and prepared for preliminary! budget. 1" Draft oft the Budget presented to Council using worksheet format. 2"d Drafto oft the Budget presented to Council, still using worksheet format. Set Public Hearing: Ad' Valorem taxes for 041 Nov. Draft oft the Budget presented to Council using BARS format. Ad Valorem Final draft oft the Budget presented top public using BARS and Summary Last dayt to certify Ad Valorem Taxes with County Commissioners. and Final draft oft the Budget presented top public using BARS and! Summary format. Passage of 2021 Final Budget Hearing Passage off final Supplementary Appropriation ordinances for 2020. Public Hearing Property Tax ordinance passage. Set Public Hearings: 2021 Budget 181 Nov and 02 Dec. 1st Public Hearing format. Preliminary Budget Hearing Ad Valorem Tax Certification the Assessors office 2nd Public Hearing Council Meeting CITY OF EPHRATA MISSION STATEMENT MOTTO MISSION We Exist to Serve Our mission is to build the finest community, with the highest quality of life, in Central Washington. CORE VALUES Service to build a Safe City Service to build a high Quality of Life Service to build Responsive Government Service that builds Courage in Leadership Service to build Recreation for All Ages Service that builds Fiscal Conservatism Service that builds Innovation Service that builds an Inclusive Community 1) City to lead by example 2) Improve our Beauty and Appearance 3) Improve Recreation Programs for all 4) Update and Improve Infrastructure 5) Aggressively Market Ephrata LONG RANGE GOALS 6) Build facilities only when they can be maintained and "done right" 2020 OBJECTIVES 1. Continue to Improve Public Safety 3. Continue to Slowly Grow Reserves to Targets 2. Improve Public' Works Response and Improve Quality at Facilities 4. Continue to Hire the Best and Most Qualified Individuals for Long- 5. Continue to Reward and Promote Elficiency in all Department 2. Improve Public Works Response and Improve Quality at 3. Continue to Slowly Grow Reserves to Targets 4. Continue to Hire the Best and Most Qualified Individuals for 5. Continue to Reward and Promote Efficiency in all Term Employment 2021 OBJECTIVES 1. Continue to Improve Public Safety Facilities Long-Term Employment Departments August, 2020 COMPLETED PROJECTS MAJOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS PROJECT YEAR AGENCY LOCAL MATCH OTHER FUNDS $1,200,000 $68,800 $0 $425,000 $1,568,400 $3,000 $0 $0 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $300,000 $0 $2,822,500 $2,308,700 $2,085,400 $127,500 $2,557,350 $684,300 $350,600 $0 $0 $214,000 $115,000 $289,000 $3,200,000 $193,104 $0 $300,000 $1,261,643 TOTAL $1,320,000 $273,100 $81,586 $2,250,000 $1,768,400 $51,000 $251,000 $153,000 $1,650,000 $74,000 $400,000 $320,000 $220,700 $3,104,750 $2,332,570 $2,293,940 $227,650 $2,813,050 $752,730 $385,600 $553,000 $60,000 $235,400 $130,000 $379,700 $3,200,000 $214,560 $308,000 $300,000 $1,401,825 SE Boulevard Improvements 3rd Avenue NE Construction NE/NW Paving Projects Splash Zone Community Pool Alder Street Rehabilitation Skate Park Diamond Drive NW Paving Projects Grandview Heights Water Main June's Court Water Line Water/Sewer Telemetry Upgrades Port Sewer Upgrade & Airport Road A-Street NW Improvements NE Waterline & Road Improvements SE Waterline & Road Improvements SW Waterline & Road Improvements VFD Controls at Waste Water Plant NW Waterline & Street Improvements A-Street SW & Division Street Improv. Frey Road Overlay Waste Water Plan Bio-Selector Patrick Park Restrooms Nat Washington Way Improvements 2016 Winter Storm Damage Repair 15 Avenue Sidewalk and Retaining Wall 2018 Basin Street Watermain Replacement 8th Avenue NW Overlay Division Street Sewer Repairs 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2016 2016 2017 2017 2019 2019 TIB $120,000 City $204,300 City $81,586 IAC $1,825,000 TIB $200,000 City $48,000 City $251,000 City $153,000 PWTF $150,000 City $74,000 City $400,000 SIP $20,000 City $220,700 PWTF $282,250 PWTF $23,870 PWTF $208,540 PWTF $255,700 TIB $68,430 TIB $35,000 City $553,000 City $60,000 TIB $21,400 FEMA $15,000 TIB $90,700 TIB $21,456 City $308,000 TIB 0 TIB $140,183 2011 EECBG $100,150 2018 DWSRF $0 Complete Streets "C" Street Sidewalk * 2020 Division Street E Overlay Phasel I&II ** 2021 Preliminary Figures-project noty yet complete **Per TIB Contract and Engineer estimate LOCALTOTAL OTHERTOTAL GRAND TOTAL $5,931,265 22%/1:4.6 $21,574,297 $27,505,562 STAFF REPORT To: From: Date: Re: Mayor Reim, City Council and City Administrator Warren Leslie Trachsler, Financel Director August 27,2020 Library Roofing Project Bids We havel been experiencing severe water leakage att the Library for some time now and all our efforts tor mitigate this problem have been to no avail. Council authorized an agreement with DOH Associates, an architectural firm, to work with staff to address this issue. work was broken into three individual roofing related projects: Sealed bids were solicited andi received on August 20, 2020 for the Library Roofing Project. Scope of Parapet Extension Re-Roof Electrical With limited resources, we were able to come up with al budget of $85,000 by postponing work on the ERC roof and diverting those funds to thel Library and increase funds from Capital Improvement Fund Engineer'sestimate was $75,609 for the repair work. The total ofa all three bids came in at $77,672. Recommend Council authorize staff to accept all three bid proposals andi issue "Notice to Proceed". to cover the difference by using unreserved cash balance. This along with the architects fee puts our total project cost at $82,332. City of Ephrata 121 Alder Street Southwest Ephrata, Washington 98823 Voice: 1800-833-6384 TDD: 1800-833-6388 Phone: 509-754-4601 Fax: 509-754-0912 Staff Report - FW Development Co --Maringo Road Area Annexation Proposal Submitted to Ephrata City Council Request: Request City Council to set a date, within 60 days of submittal of letter, to review annexation proposal and decide whether to: 1. Accept, reject, or geographically modify proposed 2. Require the simultaneous adoption of a proposed zoning 3. Require the assumption of all or of any portion of existing cityindebtedness: by the area to be annexed. FW Development, 705 Maringo Road, Ephrata, WA 98823 The proposed site is in a portion of the Southwest quarter of Section 9, Township 21 North, Range 26 East, W.M., Grant County, Washington. Grant County Assessor's Parcel number 160788000. The parcel is approximately 26.9 acres. Staff recommends council set public hearing date. Motion to set public hearing on October 7,2020 and direct staff tor notify and publish per Ephrata Municipal Code. annexation. designation. Proponent: Location of Proposal: Recommendation: Action: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO COMMENCE ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS TO: The City Council of the City ofl Ephrata The undersigned, who are the owners ofr not less than ten percent (10%) in value, according to the assessed valuation for general taxation oft thej property for which annexation is sough, hereby advise the City Council oft the City of Ephrata thati itist the desire of the undersigned residents of Thej property herein referred to is described on' "Exhibit A"-legal description attached hereto and Iti is requested that the City Council of Ephrata set a date not later than sixty (60) days after the the following area to commence annexation proceedings: is depicted on' "Exhibit B"-vicinity map further attached hereto. filing of this request for a meeting with the undersigned to determine: 1. Whether the City Council will accept the proposed annexation; substantial compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan; 2. Whether the City Council will require the adoption ofzoning for the proposed area in 3. Whether the City Council will require the assumption ofe existing city indebtedness by the This page isi intended by the signers of this Notice ofI Intention to be presented and considered as area to be annexed. thel Notice ofIntent to commence annexation proceedings. OWNERSSIGNATURE PRINTEDNAME aschr 705 ADDRESS & LEGAL: DESÇRIPTION, Obpy, 18I9R DATESIGNED SkA E Gaae BKHh Ephry.r /3bo 81Bko Slgs Pepes TP- /607800 Sw N-aB,Rd LS PAT - TAy4 SE-NESU9 T aup. GE MN pyuckueo UIQLION PAIE Jes5. Statter Rd NW MN Py mpoi WLine Rd NW. V GSINw. 5 GSISN Faisp fge Paltick Rd Nw Strana Rd NW Conalk Rd NW CnaIA AePIRER FSINW EGNN SINENV Rd Alieis BINy Frey Rd NW CSLNW ASINE Nobi H DINE ENISO DSINE ESINE: FSLNE City of Ephrata 121 Alder Street Southwest Ephrata, Washington 98823 Voice: 1800-833-6384 TDD: 1800-833-6388 Phone: 509-754-4601 Fax: 509-754-0912 Staff Report - Request for easement on City of Ephrata property Submitted to Ephrata City Council Request: Proponent: Location of Proposal: To create a 15-foot X 15-foot easement on City property for the placement ofa fiber optic cabinet. Gary Carroll, North Sky Communications, LLC The proposed site is a City owned parcel located on the east side of Railroad Avenue NW. Grant County Assessor's Parcel Staff recommends council approve the request for the easement. Ifapproval is granted, steps will be taken to create the easement. Council will have an opportunity to review the exact location of the easement when a drawing and legal description are available. Motion to approve or deny the request for a fiber optic cabinet number 130536000. Recommendation: Action: easement on Parcel 130536000. Bill Sangster From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Carroll, Gary Thursday, August 13, 20202:55PM Michael Getzinger; Daniel Ruppert Proposed Fiber Cabinet Easement Bill Sangster Jeremy Conner; Vangie Crago; Anita Gruchalla; Lonnie Craghead; Luke Swank; Josh Fitts; Railroad Ave - Proposed Cabinet Easement.pdt Parcel 130536000 - City of Ephrata.pdf [External Emaill Bill, Attached is an overview of the location along Railroad Ave that we would like to possibly seek an easement to place a fiber cabinet. If you could look this over and pass along to your Lands Dept I'd appreciate it. Please contact me with any questions. Thanks, Gary Carroll - Engineering Project Manager North Sky Communications, LLC 1990 Fairchild Ave Bldg 8, Ephrata, WA 98823 Gamplenothascomncen Office: 360-254-6920 Ext.3805 Direct:5 509-563-3212 . 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