East Wenatchee public meetings in 2022
56 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the November 8, 2022 meeting. The board also reviewed and certified the eligibility list for the Records Specialist position based on oral board results from December 16.
- Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved and certified Records Specialist eligibility list (2-0)
East Wenatchee Events Board
The East Wenatchee Events Board will review two tourism promotion grant requests from the North Central WA Volleyball Club, totaling $10,000, for the Fire & Rain and Lights Out tournaments. The board will also receive updates on the Wings 'n Wishes event, financials, and the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce. This is a regular meeting with public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Tourism grant request: NCW Volleyball Club - $10,000 total ($5,000 for Fire & Rain Tournament, Feb 12-13, 2023; $5,000 for Lights Out Tournament, Jan 21-22, 2023)
- Approval of November 2, 2022 minutes
- Revenue/Expense update for Events Department
- Wings 'n Wishes event recap
- WV Chamber of Commerce update by Ashley Sinner
The Board approved grant funding for two North Central Washington Volleyball Club tournaments. The Board also accepted the minutes from the November 2, 2022 meeting.
- Approved $10,000 in grants for NCWVBC Fire & Rain and Lights Out tournaments (5-0)
- Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
City Council
This agenda is procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed. It only references the meeting agenda and packet documents, with no decisions or discussions specified.
The City Council approved an amendment to the 2022 budget and authorized several funding allocations, including ARP funds for local organizations and lodging tax for the Chamber of Commerce. The Council also approved a developer agreement for Columbia Valley Community Health and a video surveillance contract.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-28 amending the 2022 budget (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-29 for Developer Agreement with Columbia Valley Community Health at 900 Eastmont Ave (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-60 for CompuNet Inc. video surveillance project not to exceed $61,600.23 (6-0)
- Approved funding for Eastmont Park District ($121,638), YMCA ($150,000), St. Joseph’s Catholic School ($75,000), Senior Activity Center ($10,000), and Wenatchee Valley Chamber ($3,000) (5-1)
- Approved $58,000 annually for three years (with 3% annual increase) to Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-59 adopting amendments to 2017, 2018, and 2019 CDBG Annual Action Plans (6-0)
- Confirmed appointment of Anna Laura Leon as City Clerk (6-0)
- Declared 1985 International Plow Truck as surplus property (6-0)
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate: a meeting time of 6:00 PM and references to agenda and packet PDFs. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.
The City Council approved the 2023 annual budget and the 2023 salary and compensation schedule for city officials and employees. The council also authorized several public works contracts and change orders for road and signal projects.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-25 fixing 2023 salaries for officials and employees (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-26 adopting the 2023 annual budget (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-52 selecting The Lighting Group for 3rd St. SE & Rock Island Road signal poles (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-53 for telephone services with NEC Univerge Blue/Interwest Communications not to exceed $6,000.00
- Approved Resolution 2022-55 for Hamilton Street Rebuild Project Change Order No. 2 with Selland Construction Inc. not to exceed $981,821 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-56 for 9th St. NE & Valley Mall Parkway Intersection Improvement Project Change Order No. 1 with Selland Construction Inc. for $124,358 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-57 affirming emergency declaration and contract with Pipkin Construction for Grant Road Stormwater Pipe repairs
- Approved $523,396.43 in vouchers (6-0)
City Council
This is a procedural agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council workshop on November 10, 2022. The only listed item is the agenda document itself, with no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings detailed. The meeting appears to be a routine workshop with no substantive items specified in the provided text.
- No specific agenda items listed beyond the meeting notice
The meeting consisted of staff introductions and informational presentations. No official decisions were made during this workshop.
Civil Service Commission
This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission meeting on November 8, 2022. The agenda contains only the meeting date and a reference to the agenda PDF, with no listed items for discussion or decision.
The Civil Service Commission approved the date for a Records Specialist oral board and rescheduled the December meeting to allow for the certification of the records list.
- Approved meeting minutes from 10-11-22 (2-0)
- Approved December 16 date for Records Specialist Oral board (2-0)
- Approved rescheduling December meeting to December 20, 2022, at 5:30pm (2-0)
East Wenatchee Events Board
The East Wenatchee Events Board will meet to review tourism promotion grant requests, including a revisit of the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce's $62,000 request and a new $10,000 request from the Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation for the Special Olympics. The board will also receive updates on the Wings & Wishes event and hear from the Chamber of Commerce. Financial updates are limited because October numbers are not yet available.
- Revisit Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce tourism grant request for $62,000
- New Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation grant request for $10,000 for Special Olympics (March 3-5)
- Wings & Wishes event scheduled for December 1, 2023 (6pm) and December 3 (1-3pm)
- Approval of October 5, 2022 minutes
- Public comment period
The Board approved a multi-year promotion agreement with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce and a grant for the Special Olympics WA Winter Games. The board also accepted the October 5, 2022 meeting minutes.
- Approved October 5, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Approved $58,000 Tourism Grant to Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce for 2023-2025 promotion (5-0)
- Approved $10,000 Tourism Grant to Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation for Special Olympics WA Winter Games (5-0)
City Council
The agenda for the November 1, 2022, City Council meeting contains only the meeting agenda and packet documents, with no substantive items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.
The City Council approved the 2023 regular property tax levy, opting to bank its capacity rather than increase the levy over 2022 levels. The Council also updated the city personnel manual and changed the Planning Commission's meeting date. A public hearing was held for the 2023 Final Budget, though no immediate action was taken on the related ordinances.
- Approved 2023 regular property tax levy with no increase over 2022 (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-27 changing Planning Commission meetings to the fourth Wednesday of each month (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-48 updating the Personnel Manual, Policies and Procedures (7-0)
- Approved consent items including $713,380.30 in vouchers and a Public Safety Testing Inc. agreement (7-0)
- First reading of Ordinance 2022-25 (salaries/compensation) and Ordinance 2022-26 (annual budget) took place; no action taken
Hearing Examiner
The East Wenatchee Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a shoreline substantial development permit (SDP-2022-01) and shoreline conditional use permit (SCUP-2022-01) for the 19th Street NW/Cascade Ave. green retrofit and stormwater facility. The project includes new curb, gutter, storm drains, a low-impact development stormwater facility, upgrading the pedestrian trail to paved, interpretive signage, and native plantings. The hearing will consider the application and staff report; no public comments were received as of the staff report date.
- Shoreline substantial development permit (SDP-2022-01) and conditional use permit (SCUP-2022-01) for stormwater facility
- New curb, gutter, storm drains on both sides of 19th St NW and Cascade Ave
- Upgrade existing pedestrian trail to paved trail from 19th St NW to existing trailhead
- Low Impact Development stormwater facility with overflow outfall within shoreline jurisdiction
- Mitigation includes 3,606 sq. feet of native plantings and 5-year monitoring
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed beyond the meeting notice itself.
The council unanimously approved Resolution 2022-47, which rescinds prior resolutions and designates comparable public entities for wage and salary setting. They also unanimously approved Resolution 2022-51, authorizing an interlocal agreement with Douglas County for emergency management planning and services. A public hearing was held on Ordinance 2022-24 regarding the property tax levy, but no action was taken.
- Approved Resolution 2022-47, designating comparable public entities for wage and salary setting (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-51, authorizing interlocal agreement with Douglas County for emergency management (7-0)
- Approved consent items including vouchers for $211,303.65 and meeting minutes (7-0)
- Held public hearing on Ordinance 2022-24 for property tax levy; no action taken
City Council
This is a procedural workshop agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on October 13, 2022. The agenda contains only the meeting date and references to an agenda packet, with no specific discussion or decision items listed.
- No specific agenda items listed beyond the workshop agenda and packet
The City Council reviewed a draft of the Multi-Family Exemption Code, with a full presentation expected by the end of 2022. Councilmembers provided comments and advised clarifying language regarding developer involvement in the Project Eligibility section. No formal action was taken on the code or on a proposed resolution for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
- Reviewed draft Multi-Family Exemption Code; full presentation anticipated by end of 2022
- Council advised clarifying developer involvement language in Project Eligibility section
- No action taken on Indigenous Peoples' Day proclamation or resolution
Civil Service Commission
This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission meeting on October 11, 2022. The agenda contains only the meeting date and a reference to the agenda PDF, with no listed items for discussion or action. It appears to be a procedural placeholder.
The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting and approved a motion to combine the current eligible lateral list with the newest score from the lateral oral board held on September 16, 2022, certifying the combined list. Both motions passed unanimously (2-0).
- Approved Civil Service Commission meeting minutes from 08-09-2022 (2-0)
- Approved and certified combined lateral hiring list (2-0)
East Wenatchee Events Board
The East Wenatchee Events Board will consider tourism promotion grant requests totaling $190,000, including $128,000 for the City's administration and Classy Chassis event, and $62,000 for the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce. The board will also receive updates on the Pangborn's Festival of Flight and the upcoming Wings & Wishes event, and review financial reports.
- Tourism grant request: City of East Wenatchee - $128,000 ($115,000 admin, $13,000 Classy Chassis)
- Tourism grant request: Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce - $62,000
- Event update: Pangborn's Festival of Flight report
- Event update: Wings & Wishes, December 1, 2023 6pm & December 3, 1-3pm
- Financial report: Hotel/Motel tax revenue update
The East Wenatchee Events Board approved three tourism grant applications totaling $190,000: $115,000 for city administration/operations, $13,000 for the Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show, and $62,000 for the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce to promote East Wenatchee. The board also accepted the July 6, 2022 minutes (5-0) and received updates on past and upcoming events.
- Approved $115,000 tourism grant for City administration/operations (5-0)
- Approved $13,000 tourism grant for Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show (5-0)
- Approved $62,000 tourism grant for Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce promotion (4-1)
- Accepted July 6, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
City Council
This agenda contains only the meeting agenda and packet documents, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed. The body of the agenda is essentially procedural boilerplate with no substantive business identified.
- No specific items listed beyond agenda and packet documents
The council approved consent items including a $1,886,727.28 voucher payment and an interagency agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. They also approved Resolution 2022-50 authorizing a contract with Granicus for public records request management software. An action item on ARP Funds Committee Recommendations was removed from the agenda as premature.
- Approved consent items including $1,886,727.28 in vouchers (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-50 for Granicus GovQA public records software (6-0)
- Removed Action Item 7b on ARP Funds Committee Recommendations from agenda (6-0)
City Council
This is a procedural workshop meeting agenda with no specific items listed. The only document is the agenda PDF itself, indicating a routine or preliminary session.
The City Council held a budget workshop with no formal votes. Mayor Crawford presented the Strategic Plan's progress, and Finance Director Josh DeLay noted that part of the $1.5 million in ARP funds previously allocated for community COVID relief will now supplement city services. Significant changes to the 2023 budget were also presented for future consideration. No action was taken on any item.
- No action taken on Strategic Plan presentation
- No action taken on ARP funds reallocation to city services
- No action taken on 2023 budget changes presentation
Civil Service Commission
This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission's regular meeting on September 20, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda contains no specific items listed beyond the meeting notice itself, so the meeting is likely to cover routine procedural matters.
The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission held a brief regular meeting, approving prior meeting minutes and certifying a combined lateral hiring list for police or fire positions. No other business was discussed.
- Approved Civil Service Commission meeting minutes from August 9, 2022 (2-0).
- Approved and certified the combined lateral hiring list, incorporating the newest score from the September 16, 2022 oral board (2-0).
City Council
This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on September 20, 2022. The agenda contains only the meeting agenda and packet documents, with no specific action items listed. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.
The council approved Resolution 2022-47, adopting updated City Council Rules of Procedure effective immediately and repealing the previous Resolution 2011-13. The vote was unanimous (7-0). No other action items were considered; the meeting also included presentations, a proclamation, and citizen comments.
- Approved Resolution 2022-47 adopting City Council Rules of Procedure (7-0)
City Council
The City Council held a workshop with no formal votes. They reviewed a draft Banner Policy and final draft Council Rules and Procedures, both to be considered at the next meeting. Staff was instructed to explore hiring a consultant for standard ADU construction plans with Wenatchee.
- Reviewed draft Banner Policy; no action, to be considered next meeting
- Reviewed final draft Council Rules and Procedures; no action, to be considered next meeting
- Instructed staff to explore ADU consultant option with Wenatchee
East Wenatchee Events Board
The East Wenatchee Events Board will meet to vote on appointing Mat Heinz to Position 4, approve the July 6, 2022 minutes, and review financial updates. They will also hear reports on Pangborn's Festival of Flight and discuss the upcoming Wings & Wishes event, as well as tourism promotion grant requests from Eastmont Youth Baseball and the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce.
- Vote to appoint Mat Heinz to Position 4
- Approval of July 6, 2022 minutes
- Pangborn's Festival of Flight report (Aug 6, 2022, over 2,000 attendees)
- Wings & Wishes event scheduled for December 1, 2023, 6pm
- Tourism Promotion Grant Requests: EYB Update (Exhibit A) and WV Chamber of Commerce Update
The East Wenatchee Events Board met on September 7, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no official decisions were made. The board reviewed July minutes, discussed financials, and received updates on the Pangborn's Festival of Flight, the upcoming Wings & Wishes event, and a youth baseball tournament grant application. The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 PM.
- No quorum: no official votes or decisions were taken at this meeting
- Reviewed minutes from July 6, 2022 (no action taken)
- Discussed financial report (no action taken)
- Received event recap on Pangborn's Festival of Flight (no action taken)
- Noted Wings & Wishes event scheduled for December 1, 2022 at City Hall (no action taken)
- Reviewed Exhibit A from Apple Capital All Star Tournament grant application (no action taken)
- Received update from Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce (no action taken)
City Council
The agenda for the September 6, 2022 East Wenatchee City Council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate—a meeting agenda and packet PDF—with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings. The body is meeting, but no specific decisions or topics are identified in the provided text.
The East Wenatchee City Council voted 7-0 to approve three items: Ordinance 2022-23 amending the definition of a dangerous building in city code; Resolution 2022-42 declaring a 2003 Chevy Blazer as surplus property; and Resolution 2022-44 authorizing an interlocal agreement with Eastmont School District for School Resource Officer services starting in the 2022-2023 school year. The council also received a report on the Pangborn's Festival of Flight event.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-23 amending dangerous building definition (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-42 declaring surplus property (2003 Chevy Blazer) (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-44 authorizing School Resource Officer interlocal agreement with Eastmont School District (7-0)
City Council
This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on August 16, 2022. The agenda contains only document listings and no substantive items, indicating the meeting is largely procedural or the agenda is incomplete.
- Agenda PDF and packet PDF listed for the 8/16/2022 meeting
The council voted 5-0 to rescind the $20 vehicle licensing fee that funds the East Wenatchee Transportation Benefit District and replace it with a 0.1% sales and use tax. Both ordinances were approved after a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved an interim ordinance for streateries on Valley Mall Parkway, a SEPA amendment, a settlement for a Safe Routes to School project, and confirmed a new Community Development Director.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-20 rescinding the $20 vehicle licensing fee (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-22 implementing a 0.1% sales tax for transportation (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-19 interim controls for streateries on Valley Mall Parkway (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-21 amending Title 18.06 Environmental Review (SEPA) (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-35 authorizing settlement for Sterling Safe Routes to School project (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-43 confirming Curtis Lillquist as Community Development Director (5-0)
Civil Service Commission
This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission meeting on August 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda contains only the meeting time and date, with no listed agenda items or discussion topics. It is purely procedural boilerplate.
The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting and set a date for a lateral oral board on September 16, 2022. The oral board panel will include two East Wenatchee Police Department members and one public member. Both motions passed unanimously (3-0).
- Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved September 16, 2022 oral board date and panel (3-0)
City Council
The East Wenatchee City Council is holding a regular meeting on August 2, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda provided contains only procedural items, such as the meeting agenda and packet documents, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
The East Wenatchee City Council approved Ordinance 2022-19 establishing a six-month pilot program for streateries along Valley Mall Parkway, and passed several resolutions authorizing engineering contracts for road and water projects, an interlocal agreement with Douglas County, the CDBG Annual Action Plan, and an ARPA funding plan. All votes were unanimous (6-0).
- Approved Ordinance 2022-19 for streatery pilot program (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-26 for RH2 Engineering supplement for Hamilton Street Reconstruction (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-36 for Pacific Engineering contract for 19th Street NW and NW Cascade Ave improvements (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-37 for interlocal agreement with Douglas County for 19th Street NW project (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-38 for RH2 Engineering design for Grant Road Water Quality Retrofit (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-39 adopting CDBG 2022 Annual Action Plan (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-40 establishing ARPA funding action plan (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-41 for amended SIU interlocal agreement (6-0)
City Council
This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council regular meeting on July 19, 2022, at 6:00 PM. The agenda contains only procedural items and document references, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
The East Wenatchee City Council approved Ordinance 2022-18 establishing policies for accepting donations, Resolution 2022-31 authorizing a lease agreement with the Columbia River Drug Task Force for space at 50 Simon Street, and Resolution 2022-32 appointing Lindsey Morrow and Brent Schmitten to the Events Board. All motions passed 7-0. The council also approved consent items, including a task authorization for the Terrace Court Overlay Design and a software service agreement, and held a public hearing for the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan with no comments.
- Approved consent items including Task Authorization No. 2 for Terrace Court Overlay Design and FTR Master Software Service Agreement (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-18 establishing policies for accepting donations (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-31 authorizing lease agreement with Columbia River Drug Task Force for 50 Simon Street (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-32 appointing Lindsey Morrow and Brent Schmitten to Events Board (7-0)
City Council
This is a City Council workshop agenda with no substantive items listed; it appears to be procedural boilerplate only, with a 5:30 PM start time and no specific decisions or discussions detailed.
The City Council workshop on July 14, 2022, included informational presentations only. Police Sergeant Garcia presented BlueBridge, a pilot charity management program allowing citizen donations to assist officers in providing immediate aid (gas, food, lodging) to residents, with an administrative fee capped at 15%. City Attorney Bob Siderius also presented recommended changes to the Council Rules of Procedure, with a clean draft to be emailed and comments due by the third week of August. No formal decisions or votes were made.
- No action taken on BlueBridge charity program (informational only)
- No action taken on Council Rules of Procedure changes (draft to be reviewed)
East Wenatchee Events Board
The East Wenatchee Events Board accepted Sally Brawley's resignation and appointed Mat Heinz to Position #4. It approved two tourism grants: $7,300 for Eastmont Youth Baseball's Apple Capital All Star Tournament and $8,000 for Pangborn's Festival of Flight. The board also approved the May 4, 2022 minutes. No financial update was provided.
- Accepted Sally Brawley's resignation (6-0)
- Appointed Mat Heinz to Position #4 (6-0)
- Approved May 4, 2022 minutes (7-0)
- Approved $7,300 tourism grant for Eastmont Youth Baseball (7-0)
- Approved $8,000 tourism grant for Pangborn's Festival of Flight (7-0)
City Council
This agenda is largely procedural, containing only the meeting time (6:00 P.M.) and references to agenda and packet PDF documents. No specific action items, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.
The council approved a contract with Selland Construction Inc. for the Hamilton Street Rebuild project, along with interlocal agreements with the East Wenatchee Water District and Douglas County Sewer District for the same project. It also passed ordinances to set 2022 salaries and to rescind the telephone/cellular business tax, and declared tools and equipment surplus. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-16 fixing 2022 salaries (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-17 rescinding telephone/cellular business tax (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-25 authorizing Hamilton Street Rebuild contract with Selland Construction (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-27 authorizing Change Order 1 for Terrace Court water main replacement (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-28 authorizing interlocal agreement with Douglas County Sewer District for Hamilton Street (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-29 authorizing interlocal agreement with East Wenatchee Water District for Hamilton Street (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-30 declaring tools and equipment surplus (5-0)
- Approved consent items including vouchers totaling $409,291.62 (5-0)
City Council
This agenda is largely procedural, listing the regular City Council meeting time and linked documents. No specific action items, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.
The East Wenatchee City Council held a public hearing and then adopted Ordinance 2022-15, which amends Title 19.11 definitions, with a unanimous 6-0 vote. The council also approved all consent items, including a solid waste agreement amendment, a rental agreement, vouchers, payroll certification, and meeting minutes. No public comments were received during the hearing.
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-15 amending Title 19.11 definitions (6-0)
- Approved consent items including Waste Management Solid Waste Agreement Amendment No. 1, Special Asphalt Product Rental Agreement, vouchers totaling $291,783.44, May 2022 payroll certification, and meeting minutes (6-0)
- Excused Councilmember Magdoff from the meeting (6-0)
City Council
This is a City Council workshop meeting agenda. The agenda lists two items: the workshop agenda itself and the accompanying agenda packet, both provided as PDF documents. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are detailed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.
- 6/16/2022 City Council Workshop Agenda
- 6/16/2022 City Council Workshop Agenda Packet
The City Council held a workshop and discussed two items but took no formal action. They reviewed a proposed multi-family housing tax exemption program and asked for more information before considering it further. They also discussed repealing the Telephone Utility Tax and directed staff to prepare materials for that repeal, though no vote was taken.
- Reviewed multi-family tax exemption program; no action taken
- Directed staff to prepare materials to repeal Telephone Utility Tax; no formal vote
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 14, 2022. The agenda is limited to procedural items including the approval of May minutes.
- Approval of May minutes
The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission held a regular monthly meeting on June 14, 2022, and approved the minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting. No other substantive business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.
- Approved Civil Service Commission minutes from 05-10-2022 (3-0)
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate: a meeting time of 6:00 P.M. and references to agenda and packet PDFs, with no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings listed.
The East Wenatchee City Council approved three ordinances and a resolution. It passed Ordinance 2022-13 increasing penalties for inattentive driving and Ordinance 2022-14 increasing penalties for animal-related infractions, both unanimously. It also approved Resolution 2022-23 accepting ARPA funding, establishing the Rescue Plan Advisory Committee, and appointing members, including Councilmember Hepner. Consent items, including the 2021 financial report and vouchers, were approved.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-13 amending inattentive driving penalty (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-14 amending animal-related infraction penalties (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-23 accepting ARPA funding and establishing advisory committee (6-0)
- Approved consent items including 2021 financial report and vouchers (6-0)
East Wenatchee Events Board
The East Wenatchee Events Board met on June 1, 2022, but did not have a quorum, so no official decisions were made. The board reviewed the May 5 minutes, financial report, and discussed an upcoming event. A $7,300 grant request from Eastmont Youth Baseball for the Apple Capital Allstar Tournament was presented and reviewed, but not voted on.
- Reviewed May 5, 2022 minutes (no action)
- Reviewed financial report (no action)
- Discussed Pangborn's Festival of Flight on August 6 (no action)
- Reviewed $7,300 grant request from Eastmont Youth Baseball (no vote, no quorum)
City Council
The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No council actions, projects, or ordinances are recorded in this text.
The council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a commercial lease agreement with the Douglas County Coroner's Office for space at the Simon Street property. They also approved consent items, including vouchers and minutes, and received updates on the Classy Chassis Parade, Apple Blossom Carnival, and a proclamation for Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing. The mayor noted that Douglas County commissioners did not approve the North-South Annexation, and options will be discussed at a future workshop.
- Approved consent items including vouchers ($565,544.52) and minutes (7-0)
- Authorized mayor to enter lease with Douglas County Coroner's Office at Simon Street property (7-0)
East Wenatchee Events Board
The East Wenatchee Events Board approved an $8,000 tourism grant for the Greater Wenatchee Girls Softball Association's Sterling Invite tournament. The board also accepted the March 2, 2022 meeting minutes and received updates on recent events and a new partnership for a Festival of Flight event.
- Approved $8,000 tourism grant for GWGSA Sterling Invite (5-0, Jason Heinz abstained)
- Accepted March 2, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
City Council
The provided agenda documents only list the schedule and packet availability for the May 3, 2022, City Council meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are detailed in the provided text.
The City Council held a joint public hearing with Douglas County on the proposed North-South Annexation, receiving comments from residents both in support and opposition. Following the hearing, the Council approved Ordinance 2022-12, authorizing the Mayor to sign the interlocal agreement with an effective date of June 30, 2022. The motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Sterk dissenting. The Council also approved all consent items, including several agreements and vouchers, unanimously.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-12 authorizing North-South Annexation interlocal agreement with Douglas County (6-1, Sterk opposed)
- Approved consent items including Les Schwab Tires, Clearwater, DJ Shelda, One Washington MOU, and Rotary Club agreements (7-0)
- Approved vouchers totaling $246,445.13 (7-0)
- Approved 4/19/2022 Council Meeting Minutes (7-0)
City Council
The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and file names for the April 19, 2022, City Council meeting. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed in the text.
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss fireworks and review Public Works plans. No formal decisions or ordinances are listed for this meeting.
- Fireworks discussion with Sean Lewis, Prosecutor/Assistant City Attorney
- Public Works Plans Review with Garren Melton, Public Works Manager
The City Council held a workshop with no formal votes. They reviewed final plans for City Hall and Public Works campus improvements and discussed fireworks regulations, including a possible ordinance. No action was taken on either item.
- Reviewed City Hall and Public Works campus improvement plans (no action)
- Discussed fireworks ordinance options, including partial or total ban (no action)
Civil Service Commission
The provided document contains only the meeting date and title. There are no specific proposals, decisions, or discussions listed in the source text.
City Council
This agenda contains only the meeting agenda and agenda packet documents, with no specific business items, decisions, or discussions listed. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda for the April 5, 2022 East Wenatchee City Council meeting.
The East Wenatchee City Council voted 4-3 to table Ordinance 2022-11, which would have allowed fireworks sales and discharge only for New Year's and prohibited them at all other times, until a workshop discussion. The council also approved several resolutions, including agreements for use of Wenatchee's decant facility, a consultant for road projects, emergency management planning with Douglas County, and additional design services for City Hall improvements.
- Tabled fireworks ordinance 2022-11 (4-3)
- Approved Resolution 2022-12 for Wenatchee decant facility use (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-13 with RH2 Engineering for road projects (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-17 for Douglas County emergency management (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-18 with ARC Architects for City Hall design (7-0)
- Approved consent items including vouchers and minutes (7-0)
City Council
The provided document contains only the meeting agenda and packet titles without specific discussion topics or decisions. No legislative or administrative actions are detailed in the source text.
The East Wenatchee City Council approved several ordinances amending the comprehensive plan and zoning map, including changes to allow high-density residential/office use on certain properties. The council also approved a security services agreement and a transportation improvement program update. Fireworks-related ordinances had mixed outcomes: one granting mayoral authority to ban fireworks passed, while two others proposing restrictions failed.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-05 amending the comprehensive plan land use designation to Residential High Density/Office (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-06 amending the zoning map to Residential High Density/Office (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-07 amending the Capital Facilities Plan and Pangborn Airport section of the comprehensive plan (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-08 amending municipal code titles 16, 17, 18.12E.030, and 19.11 (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-04 granting mayoral authority to ban fireworks sales and discharge under certain conditions (6-1)
- Denied Ordinance 2022-09 prohibiting fireworks sales and discharge except licensed public displays (3-4)
- Denied Ordinance 2022-10 allowing fireworks only for New Year's (3-4)
- Approved Resolution 2022-15 authorizing security services agreement with Pacific Security (7-0)
City Council
The provided document contains only the header and title for the East Wenatchee City Council Workshop on March 10, 2022. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are listed in the source text.
The City Council held a workshop and discussed several public works topics but took no formal votes. Council members expressed support for replacing a street department loader in 2022 instead of 2023, using ER&R funds and requiring a budget amendment, but no action was taken. Other items discussed included street lighting, a pavement management consultant, a tree sale, and business recruitment, all without formal action.
- Supported replacing street loader in 2022 and work trucks in 2023 (no formal action)
- Requested in-depth street lighting presentation for next month's workshop
- Requested more cost information on pavement management consultant
- Discussed April 23, 2022 tree sale with Wenatchee Arbor Day Foundation
- Discussed using ARP funds for business recruiter
Civil Service Commission
This is a procedural agenda for the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission's March 8, 2022 meeting. No specific discussion items, decisions, or public hearings are listed beyond the agenda itself.
- No substantive items listed
The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission held a brief regular monthly meeting and took only procedural actions. It approved the minutes from its February 8 and February 15, 2022 meetings, each by a 2-0 vote. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after about eight minutes.
- Approved Feb 8, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved Feb 15, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
East Wenatchee Events Board
The East Wenatchee Events Board approved the January 5, 2022 minutes (6-0) and received a presentation on the city's new Strategic Plan. The board also reviewed financials, got updates on Classy Chassis and the new Dancing in the Street event, and heard from the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.
- Approved January 5, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
City Council
The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting date and document availability. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.
The East Wenatchee City Council held a public hearing on fireworks regulations and voted 4-3 to direct staff to draft an ordinance prohibiting the sale and discharge of all fireworks, including aerial devices, for both July 4th and New Year's holidays. The council also approved two engineering consultant agreements for traffic signal and street reconstruction projects, and postponed discussion of Ordinance 2022-04.
- Approved consent items including vouchers totaling $120,733.39 (7-0)
- Motion to prohibit all fireworks sale/discharge for July 4th and New Year's carried (4-3)
- Motion to allow consumer fireworks except aerials for both holidays failed (lack of second)
- Motion to prohibit all fireworks for both holidays carried (4-3)
- Approved Resolution 2022-10 for Perteet Engineering signal project (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-11 for RH2 Engineering Hamilton Street project (7-0)
- Postponed consideration of Ordinance 2022-04
Planning Commission
The commission will hold public hearings regarding a land use change for nine parcels between N Baker Ave, 5th Street NE, and N Colorado Ave. The meeting also includes discussions on transportation program amendments and municipal code updates.
- Rezoning 7.24 acres from Residential Medium Density to Residential High Density/Office
- Amendment to the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
- Addition of Grant Road preservation projects and Eastmont Ave. & 10th St. NE intersection improvements
- Proposed amendments to the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan
- Proposed amendments to the East Wenatchee Municipal Code regarding subdivision, zoning, and critical areas
City Council
The provided document contains only the meeting agenda and packet titles without specific discussion topics or decisions. No legislative actions, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in the source text.
The East Wenatchee City Council approved Ordinance 2022-03, fixing 2022 salaries and compensation for city officials and employees, including the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position. It also approved Resolution 2022-08, authorizing the mayor to sign a bridge inspection agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation, and Resolution 2022-09, authorizing a stormwater capacity grant agreement with the Department of Ecology. All three items passed unanimously (5-0).
- Approved consent items, including vouchers totaling $173,865.13, January 2022 payroll certification, and 2/1/2022 meeting minutes (5-0).
- Approved Ordinance 2022-03, fixing 2022 salaries and compensation for city officials and employees (5-0).
- Approved Resolution 2022-08, authorizing the mayor to execute a bridge inspection agreement with WSDOT (5-0).
- Approved Resolution 2022-09, authorizing the mayor to execute a stormwater capacity grant agreement with the Department of Ecology (5-0).
- Excused Councilmember Raab from the meeting (5-0).
- Excused Councilmember Hepner from the meeting (5-0).
Civil Service Commission
This is a special meeting of the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to the agenda PDF; no substantive items are listed.
- Special meeting scheduled for 5:30 P.M. on 2/15/2022
The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission held a special session on Feb. 15, 2022. After a brief executive session, the commission reviewed and unanimously approved the lateral officer eligibility list. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.
- Approved the lateral officer eligibility list (motion carried 3-0).
- Held an executive session from 5:29 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. (no action taken).
- Adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m.
City Council
This is a procedural council workshop agenda for February 10, 2022. The agenda contains only a reference to a workshop agenda packet and a 5:30 PM start time, with no specific discussion or decision items listed.
Civil Service Commission
This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission meeting on February 8, 2022. The agenda contains only the meeting date and a reference to a PDF document, with no specific discussion or decision items listed. It appears to be a procedural or routine meeting with no substantive agenda items provided.
The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission approved the removal of two candidates from the lateral police officer eligibility list after they formally requested removal, leaving two candidates on the list. The commission also approved the December 14, 2021 meeting minutes and scheduled a special meeting for February 15, 2022 to approve the combined lateral eligibility list. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved removal of 2 lateral police candidates from eligibility list (3-0)
- Approved 12/14/2021 Civil Service Commission meeting minutes (3-0)
- Scheduled special meeting for February 15, 2022 at 5:30 pm to approve combined lateral eligibility list
City Council
This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council regular meeting on February 1, 2022. The agenda includes a meeting packet with supporting documents. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.
The East Wenatchee City Council approved three resolutions: authorizing a driver record monitoring agreement with Embark Safety, approving a supplemental engineering agreement for the 9th Street NE & Valley Mall Parkway signal project, and amending the interlocal agreement with Douglas County for homeless camp cleanup with a one-time 2022 payment. All motions passed 6-0. The meeting also included routine consent items and a report that City Hall had reopened after staffing issues.
- Approved Resolution 2022-05 authorizing Embark Safety driver record monitoring agreement (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-06 supplemental agreement with RH2 Engineering for signal project (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-07 amending Douglas County homeless camp cleanup agreement with one-time 2022 payment (6-0)
- Approved consent items including vouchers ($105,996.86) and minutes (6-0)
Planning Commission
The East Wenatchee Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review the 2021 annual amendments to the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan and Municipal Code, including changes to the Capital Facilities Plan, removal of safety zones for a decommissioned runway, and procedural updates. The commission will also consider approving summary minutes from five prior meetings and elect officers. Public comments will be taken in the last 15 minutes.
- Review 2021 annual amendments to the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan and Municipal Code
- Amendments to remove safety zones for decommissioned runway 7-25
- Amend Title 16 and 17 to eliminate procedural requirements consistent with Ord 2021-28
- Amend EWMC 18.23 to correct 19th Street Wellfield legal description
- Approve summary minutes from five prior meetings (Feb 23, Mar 30, Apr 27, May 25, Oct 26, 2021)
The East Wenatchee Planning Commission met on January 25, 2022, with only two of five commissioners present. Due to the lack of a quorum, the commission postponed approval of minutes and election of officers until the February meeting. A workshop on proposed comprehensive plan amendments was held, but no action was taken.
- Postponed approval of minutes and election of officers to February meeting (due to lack of quorum)
- Held workshop on 2021 annual amendments to Comprehensive Plan and Municipal Code; no action taken
City Council
The East Wenatchee City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including amendments to the 2022 budget and adjustments to utility rates. The agenda also includes routine procedural matters such as approval of minutes and financial reports.
- 2022 budget amendment consideration
- Utility rate changes discussion
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Financial report review
The East Wenatchee City Council approved three resolutions: updating the residential street overlay program and Transportation Benefit District project list, appointing two members to the Events Board, and authorizing a contract amendment for City Hall improvements. Consent items, including vouchers and minutes, were also approved unanimously.
- Approved consent items including vouchers and minutes (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-02 updating street overlay program and TBD project list (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-03 appointing Lindsey Morrow and Brent Schmitten to Events Board (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-04 authorizing contract amendment with ARC Architects for City Hall improvements (7-0)
City Council
This is a procedural agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council workshop on January 13, 2022. It lists only the agenda and the accompanying packet, with no specific discussion or decision items detailed. The meeting appears to be a routine workshop with no substantive items specified in the provided text.
The East Wenatchee City Council held a workshop meeting on January 13, 2022, where they discussed the Community Development 2022 Work Program and a proposed fireworks ordinance. No formal decisions were made; the fireworks ordinance was presented with options including updating the code, banning sales, or banning use entirely, and a public hearing is tentatively scheduled for March 1, 2022.
- No action taken on Community Development 2022 Work Program
- No action taken on fireworks ordinance; public hearing tentatively set for March 1, 2022
Civil Service Commission
This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission's regular meeting on January 11, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda contains no listed items beyond the meeting notice itself, so it is purely procedural boilerplate.
- No specific agenda items listed
East Wenatchee Events Board
The East Wenatchee Events Board approved three tourism grants totaling $126,000, including $8,000 for the Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show, $108,000 for EWEB Administration, and $10,000 for the Special Olympics Winter Games. The board tabled a $15,000 request from the NCW Knights Baseball Club until February to allow the club to address concerns about its non-profit status and tournament details. Board members Lindsey Morrow and Brent Schmitten were reappointed, and the November 2021 minutes were approved with a correction.
- Reappointed Lindsey Morrow (Position #3) and Brent Schmitten (Position #6) (5-0)
- Approved November 3, 2021 minutes with error fixed (7-0)
- Approved $8,000 tourism grant for Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show (7-0)
- Approved $108,000 tourism grant for EWEB Administration (7-0)
- Approved $10,000 tourism grant for Special Olympics Winter Games (7-0)
- Tabled $15,000 tourism grant request from NCW Knights Baseball Club
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate: a meeting notice, agenda PDF, and packet PDF, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM, but no actionable topics are identified.
The East Wenatchee City Council held a regular meeting on January 4, 2022, with all members present. The only substantive action was approval of the consent agenda, which included vouchers totaling $417,349.62 and minutes from three prior meetings. No other decisions were made; the meeting included a department report on the Wings 'N Wishes event and introduction of the new municipal court judge.
- Approved consent items including vouchers totaling $417,349.62 (7-0)
- Approved minutes from 12/7/2021, 12/16/2021 special, and 12/16/2021 workshop meetings (7-0)