East Wenatchee public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The East Wenatchee Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and pool fencing. The proposed changes would remove the mandatory pool fence requirement and update ADU regulations to align with state law. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which has final decision authority.

• Public hearing on ZTA 2023-01 to amend EWMC 17.24.030(F) (pool fences), 17.72.190 (ADUs), and 19.11 (definitions)
• Proposal would remove mandatory pool fence requirement, allowing other barriers per International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
• ADU amendments would allow two ADUs per lot, remove owner-occupancy requirement (except for short-term rentals), and retain one off-street parking space per ADU
• Amendments respond to state Engrossed House Bill 1337 and support a pre-approved ADU plan program
• Public comments received: one supporting pool fence removal, one requesting no off-street parking for ADUs

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda and agenda packet for the December 5, 2023 City Council meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda and agenda packet posted for Dec 5, 2023 meeting

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be a routine council session with no concrete decisions or proposals documented.

City Council

This is a procedural workshop agenda with no substantive items listed. The only document is the agenda PDF itself, indicating a routine meeting with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

Civil Service Commission

This is a regular meeting of the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission. The agenda contains only the meeting date and a link to the agenda PDF, with no listed discussion or action items.

City Council

This is a procedural agenda posting for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on November 7, 2023. The agenda text contains only the agenda and agenda packet documents, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

East Wenatchee Events Board

The East Wenatchee Events Board is meeting to review financials, including the 2024 budget, and to consider tourism promotion grant requests, notably a $184,000 request from the City of East Wenatchee for administration and events. The board will also receive updates on the Wings 'n Wishes event, the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, and hoteliers. The agenda includes standard items like public comment, minutes approval, and a roundtable discussion.

• Tourism Promotion Grant Request: City of East Wenatchee - $184,000 (Administration $163,000, Classy Chassis $10,000, Pangborn's Festival of Flight $10,000, Havana Nights $1,000)
• 2024 Budget review and revenue/expense update
• Events update: Wings 'n Wishes
• Approval of October 4, 2023 minutes
• Next meeting date: December 6, 2023

Planning Commission

The East Wenatchee Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss proposed amendments to the zoning code regarding pool fencing and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The pool fence amendment would remove the fencing requirement, deferring to building codes that allow automatic pool covers. The ADU amendment would update definitions and standards, responding to state legislation and a pre-approved ADU plan program. The commission will also consider approving the summary minutes from the August 23, 2023 meeting.

• Workshop on proposed code amendments to EWMC 17.24.030 and 17.72.190
• Proposal to remove pool fencing requirement, allowing automatic pool covers
• Rework of Accessory Dwelling Unit code with new definitions and standards
• Consideration of summary minutes from August 23, 2023 meeting

City Council

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council regular meeting on October 17, 2023. The agenda includes the meeting agenda and the workshop agenda packet from October 12, 2023. No specific action items are listed in the provided text.

• 10-17-2023 City Council Agenda
• 10-12-2023 City Council Workshop Agenda Packet

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council workshop on October 12, 2023. The only item listed is the agenda itself, with no substantive decisions or discussions specified.

Civil Service Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission's regular meeting on October 10, 2023. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed beyond the meeting itself.

City Council

This is a City Council workshop meeting with a single agenda item: the agenda itself. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

City Council

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on October 3, 2023. The agenda and packet are provided as PDF documents, but no specific items are listed in the text. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no details on decisions or discussions.

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, listing the meeting date and links to the agenda and packet PDFs, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions detailed.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission approved a request from Assistant Chief Hampton to extend the only candidate on the current lateral list for one year. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023, meeting.

• Approved August 08, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved one-year extension for the only candidate on the current lateral list (2-0)

East Wenatchee Events Board

The Events Board approved a grant to the Spirit of Wenatchee for the maintenance and operation of Miss Veedol. The board also accepted the minutes from the June 7, 2023 meeting.

• Approved $6,000 grant to Spirit of Wenatchee for Miss Veedol maintenance and flights (4-0)
• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

This agenda is procedural only, listing the regular City Council meeting and its agenda packet for September 5, 2023. No specific items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023
• Agenda packet available as PDF document

The City Council approved a construction contract for Grant Road rehabilitation and updated the urban growth area population projections. The Council also rejected a proposal to change the zoning of a parcel on N Devon Avenue to high-density residential. Other actions included updating building permit fees and the banner display policy.

• Approved $2,229,938.11 in vouchers (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-10 amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation map (7-0)
• Rejected Planning Commission recommendation to change zoning at 842 N Devon Avenue to high-density (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-43 amending Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-44 adopting Urban Growth Area Population Projection and Allocation 2025-2050 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-46 revising the Banner Display Policy (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-47 Interlocal Agreement with Eastmont School District for Safe Routes to School Projects (6-0)
• Approved $2,199,342.45 contract with Selland Construction Inc. for Grant Road Rehabilitation (6-0)

Planning Commission

The East Wenatchee Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two comprehensive plan and zoning amendments, including a rezone of 842 N Devon St from Residential Low Density to Residential High Density/Office, and adoption of Douglas County land use map amendments for the urban growth area. They will also consider new zoning regulations for areas outside city limits. The commission's actions are recommendations to the City Council, which makes final decisions.

• Public hearing on CPAZC 2023-01: rezone 0.52 acres at 842 N Devon St from R-L to R-H (parcel 44100000800)
• Public hearing on CPAZC 2023-02: adopt Douglas County land use map amendments for unincorporated UGA
• Public hearing on proposed resolution adopting zoning regulations for UGA, repealing Resolution 2021-35
• Workshop on population allocation presentation
• Approval of May 24, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended a zone change for a property at 842 N. Devon St. and approved updated zoning regulations for areas within the city's urban growth area. The commission also recommended land use map amendments adopted by Douglas County. These actions are recommendations for final decision by the City Council.

• Approved Application CPAZC 2023-01 to rezone 842 N. Devon St. from Residential Low Density to Residential High Density/Office (4-1)
• Recommended approval of CPAZC 2023-02 regarding Douglas County comprehensive plan land use map amendments (5-0)
• Approved proposed zoning regulations for areas outside the City within the urban growth area and repealed Resolution No 2021-35 (5-0)
• Approved Summary Minutes from May 24, 2023, meeting (5-0)

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting agenda and agenda 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 an amended SWAT Interlocal Agreement for the purchase and maintenance of a Bearcat vehicle. Council also authorized a WSDOT shoreline permit application for a geotechnical evaluation on city property and updated the municipal code.

• Approved vouchers totaling $1,064,078.61 (7-0)
• Approved July 2023 Payroll Certification (7-0)
• Approved 07-18-2023 Council Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-09 to delete Chapter 3.52 of the Municipal Code (7-0)
• Authorized amendment to SWAT Interlocal Agreement for purchase and maintenance of a SWAT Bearcat vehicle (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized Mayor to sign WSDOT shoreline permit application for geotechnical evaluation on city property (7-0)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for a City Council workshop on August 10, 2023. The only listed item is the workshop itself, with a linked agenda PDF; no specific decisions, discussions, or action items are detailed in the provided text.

• Workshop meeting scheduled for 08-10-2023

The City Council met for a workshop to review information on building permit fees and code amendments. No decisions were made or votes taken during the meeting.

• Flat Rate Building Permit Fees discussed; no action taken
• Pool Fencing and Accessory Dwelling Unit Code text amendments discussed; no action taken

Civil Service Commission

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission meeting on August 8, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and a link to the agenda PDF, with no listed discussion or action items. It appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive items detailed.

The Commission approved the minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting. The body also confirmed the date for lateral oral boards.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Confirmed lateral oral boards for September 22, 2023

City Council

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on July 18, 2023. The agenda and packet are provided as PDF documents, but the text contains no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be a regular council session with only procedural documentation listed.

The City Council approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a set of vouchers. The meeting included presentations from the Wenatchee Valley Misawa Sister City Association and the Douglas County PUD.

• Approved vouchers (checks 58807-58888) in the amount of $998,173.67 (5-0)
• Approved 07-05-2023 Council Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Excused Councilmember Sleiman (5-0)
• Excused Councilmember Hepner (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission meeting on July 11, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting title and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed discussion items or actions. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive items specified.

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 9, 2023 meeting and scheduled lateral oral boards for September 22, 2023.

• Approved May 09, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved lateral oral board date for September 22, 2023 (2-0)

City Council

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on July 5, 2023. The agenda lists only the meeting and the agenda packet, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive items are contained in the packet.

The City Council approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a set of vouchers. Resolution 2023-40 regarding a joint grant application with Douglas County was presented, but no decision was recorded.

• Excused Councilmember Magdoff from the meeting (5-0)
• Approved vouchers (checks 58758-58803) totaling $476,876.32 (5-0)
• Approved 06-15-2023 and 06-20-2023 Council Meeting Minutes (5-0)

City Council

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council regular meeting on June 20, 2023. The agenda and packet are provided as PDF documents, but no specific agenda items are listed in the text provided.

The City Council approved a new formal procurement policy and an interlocal agreement to create an Opioid Abatement Council for the North Central Region. The council also authorized a frontage improvement deferral for Short Plat 2022-02 and utility work for a school safety project.

• Approved consent items including E-Bike Patrol Program amendment and $901,998.68 in vouchers (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-32 for Frontage Improvement Deferral Agreement Short Plat 2022-02 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-37 to establish an Opioid Abatement Council for the North Central Region (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-38 repealing Resolution 2016-04 and establishing a formal Procurement Policy (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-39 for utility work on 5th Street NE Safe Routes to School project (7-0)

City Council

This is a procedural workshop agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on June 15, 2023. No specific items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text, only a reference to an attached PDF agenda document.

• No specific agenda items listed in provided text

The City Council met for a workshop to receive updates and clarifications on city business. No votes were taken and no formal decisions were made during the meeting.

East Wenatchee Events Board

The East Wenatchee Events Board will review two tourism promotion grant requests totaling $25,000: $15,000 for Darling Productions' Washington State Swap Meet and $10,000 for the City's Eventeny software and sound system. The board will also receive updates on upcoming events like Pangborn's Festival of Flight and Havana Nights, and discuss the next meeting date.

• Tourism grant request: Darling Productions - $15,000 for Washington State Swap Meet (Sept 8-10)
• Tourism grant request: City of East Wenatchee - $10,000 for Eventeny software and sound system
• Update on Pangborn's Festival of Flight (July 8)
• Update on Havana Nights (Aug 12)
• Discussion of next meeting date (July 5 or Aug 2)

The Events Board approved a grant for the Washington State Swap Meet and a request for city event software and sound equipment. The board also accepted the May 3, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 3, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 grant for Washington State Swap Meet plus $100 per vendor from 50+ miles away (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 grant for City of East Wenatchee event software and sound system (4-0)

City Council

The source document lists the meeting date and file names for the agenda and packet but contains no specific items, decisions, or discussions. Therefore, no substantive actions or topics can be reported.

The City Council approved several resolutions, including funding for community projects and a contract for conflict public defender services. The council also updated the development permit cost recovery schedule and amended a HUD performance report.

• Approved $247,537.64 in vouchers (7-0)
• Approved 05-16-2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-34 amending the 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-33 for Conflict Public Defender Services with Krake Law PLLC (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-36 amending the Development Application Permit Processing Cost Recovery Schedule (7-0)
• Authorized ARP funding: The Brave Warrior Project (up to $50,000), Chelan and Douglas Community Action Council (up to $40,000), and Eastmont Park District (up to $15,000) (7-0)
• Set June 20, 2023 hearing date for Short Plat application 2022-02 frontage improvement deferral (7-0)

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only a reference to a meeting packet PDF with no listed agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 P.M., but no specific decisions or discussions are outlined in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text

Planning Commission

The East Wenatchee Planning Commission will hold workshops on population allocation and HB 1337 regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit requirements. They will also consider approving the February 22, 2023 meeting minutes and sign approved bylaws. This is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the City Council.

• Workshop: Population allocation presentation
• Workshop: Review of HB 1337 on Accessory Dwelling Unit requirements
• Consideration of Summary Minutes from February 22, 2023
• Signing of approved Bylaws

The Planning Commission approved the summary minutes from February 22, 2023. Commissioners present signed the approved bylaws. The commission also held workshops on population allocation and HB 1337 regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit requirements.

• Approved February 22, 2023 summary minutes (4-0)
• Signed approved Bylaws (signed by members present)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on May 16, 2023. It lists only the agenda and agenda packet documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion.

The City Council approved several Safe Routes to School construction contracts and a signal upgrade design. They also authorized lodging tax funding for two local events and adopted a revised Banner Display Policy.

• Approved $656,576.86 in vouchers and April 2023 payroll (6-0)
• Authorized up to $10,000 for Wenatchee Valley Super Oval's Wenatchee 200 (6-0)
• Authorized up to $15,000 for Wenatchee FC Youth's Apple Cup 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-28 for 9th Street NE and Eastmont Avenue signal upgrade design (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-29 for 5th Street Safe Routes to School contract with Active Construction Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-30 for Kenroy Safe Routes to School supplemental agreement with KPG Psomas (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-31 for Sterling Intermediate Safe Routes to School supplemental agreement with KPG Psomas (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-35 adopting a revised Banner Display Policy (5-1)

Civil Service Commission

This is a procedural-only agenda for the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission meeting on May 9, 2023. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings specified.

• Meeting date: 2023-05-09

The commission met for a regular monthly meeting and approved the minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting. No other substantive business was conducted. The June 2023 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

East Wenatchee Events Board

The agenda for the May 3, 2023 East Wenatchee Events Board meeting could not be retrieved because the linked PDF file was not found on the city's website. The page shows only a system error message and no meeting items, so there is nothing substantive to report.

• Agenda PDF (05-03-2023 EWEB Packet.pdf) returned a file-not-found error

The East Wenatchee Events Board approved two grant applications: $15,000 for the Wenatchee FC Youth Apple Cup 2023 soccer tournament (4-3 vote) and $10,000 for the Wenatchee Valley Super Oval's Wenatchee 200 race (7-0). The board also approved minutes from the March 1 meeting and received updates on upcoming events including Classy Chassis and the new Havana Nights event.

• Approved $15,000 grant for Wenatchee FC Youth Apple Cup 2023 (4-3)
• Approved $10,000 grant for Wenatchee Valley Super Oval Wenatchee 200 (7-0)
• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

This agenda contains only the regular City Council meeting agenda and the accompanying agenda packet for May 2, 2023. No specific action items, ordinances, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting agenda posted
• Agenda packet posted

The council voted 6-0 to approve Resolution 2023-27, authorizing the mayor to sign an independent contractor agreement with Chelan County PUD for police services on the Loop Trail. They also voted 6-0 to authorize up to $8,000 in lodging tax funding for the Eastmont Winter Classic AAU Basketball Tournament. A proclamation declaring May 2023 as Bike Month was read and accepted.

• Approved Resolution 2023-27 for police services contract with Chelan PUD (6-0)
• Authorized $8,000 lodging tax agreement for Eastmont Winter Classic AAU Basketball Tournament (6-0)
• Approved consent items including vouchers for $244,688.97 and meeting minutes (6-0)
• Excused Councilmember Sleiman from meeting (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The commission met for a regular monthly meeting and approved the minutes from the previous session. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved March 14 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The East Wenatchee City Council is meeting to consider its agenda and agenda packet for the April 18, 2023 session. The agenda includes only the agenda and packet documents, with no specific action items listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

• Review of 04-18-2023 Council Meeting Agenda
• Review of 04-18-2023 Council Meeting Agenda Packet

The City Council approved several public works resolutions, including a Department of Ecology grant for street improvements and a task authorization for Complete Streets projects. The council also deleted a section of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code and updated Right of Way procedures.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-08 to delete Section 2.36.010 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-24 to update City Right of Way procedures (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-25 to execute Department of Ecology Grant Agreement for 19th Street NW & NW Cascade Ave Improvements (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-26 to sign RH2 Engineering Task Authorization for 2022-2023 Complete Streets Projects (6-0)
• Approved consent items including $808,622.90 in vouchers and March 2023 payroll certification (6-0)

City Council

This is a procedural workshop meeting for the East Wenatchee City Council. The agenda contains no specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics beyond the meeting itself.

The City Council held a workshop to review Washington State growth projections for Douglas County and East Wenatchee. Members discussed options for regulating accessory dwelling units per House Bill 1337. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council regular meeting on April 4, 2023. The agenda lists the meeting and the agenda packet, but no specific items are described in the provided text.

The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Link Transit for intersection and park-and-ride upgrades. Council also authorized a change order for intersection improvements at 9th Street NE and Valley Mall Parkway. Two items regarding council meeting schedules failed due to a lack of motion.

• Approved vouchers totaling $171,239.08 (5-0)
• Approved 03-16-23 and 03-21-23 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-22 for Link Transit Interlocal Agreement at 3rd St SE & Rock Island Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-23 for 9th St NE and Valley Mall Parkway Intersection Improvements Change Order #2 with Selland Construction Inc. (5-0)
• Ordinance 2023-07 to change council meeting dates and times failed due to lack of motion
• Resolution 2023-21 to change Council Rules of Procedure failed due to lack of motion

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting notice and packet documents with no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Council held a workshop featuring a presentation by Dr. Patrick Jones on the Chelan Douglas Trends website. The presentation covered education, economic factors, and housing demographics for the region and East Wenatchee. No official actions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

This is a procedural workshop agenda with no listed action items, discussions, or documents beyond the agenda itself. The meeting appears to be a routine council workshop with no substantive decisions or proposals detailed.

The City Council held a workshop featuring a presentation by Dr. Patrick Jones on regional and city demographics. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Civil Service Commission

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission meeting on March 14, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting date and a reference to the PDF document, with no listed items for discussion or decision. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

The commission swore in Jerry Anderson to Position 1 and appointed Jenny Rayson as the new board chair. The board also approved the December 2022 meeting minutes.

• Swore in Jerry Anderson to Position 1
• Approved December 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Appointed Jenny Rayson as board chair (2-0)

City Council

The City Council approved Ordinance 2023-06 to amend the East Wenatchee Municipal Code regarding flood hazard areas. The council also approved a series of consent items, including funding for a sports complex study and city vouchers.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-06 amending EWMC 15.44 Flood Hazard Areas (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority for Regional Sports Complex Feasibility Study funding (5-0)
• Approved vouchers 58233-58281 totaling $197,978.24 (5-0)
• Approved 02-16-2023 Council Workshop Minutes (5-0)
• Approved 02-21-2023 Council Meeting Minutes (5-0)

East Wenatchee Events Board

The board approved the minutes from the February 1, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed financial documents and a post-event report from the North Central Washington Volleyball Club. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved February 1, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The East Wenatchee Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on ZTA 2022-01, a proposed amendment to EWMC 15.44 Flood Hazard Areas to bring the city code into compliance with the FEMA Model Ordinance for Washington State. The commission will also handle administrative items including approving minutes, electing officers, and discussing bylaw amendments. The commission's actions are recommendations to the City Council, which makes final decisions.

• Public hearing on ZTA 2022-01 amending EWMC 15.44 Flood Hazard Areas for FEMA compliance
• Consideration of Summary Minutes from February 22, 2022 meeting
• Election of Planning Commission officers
• Planning Commission Bylaws Amendments discussion
• 2023 Schedule Presentation

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt amendments to EWMC 15.44 Flood Hazard Areas to comply with FEMA requirements. The commission also updated its bylaws regarding the Open Public Meeting Act and retained its current officers.

• Recommended adoption of EWMC 15.44 Flood Hazard Areas amendments to City Council (6-0)
• Approved Summary Minutes from February 22, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Approved changes to bylaws regarding the Open Public Meeting Act (6-0)
• Retained Commissioner Brown as Chair and Commissioner Birks as Vice-Chair (6-0)

City Council

The City Council approved Ordinance 2023-05 to create a multi-family tax exemption program. The Council also authorized funding for accessory dwelling unit design services and a local softball event.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-05 adopting a Multi-Family Property Tax Exemption Program (7-0)
• Approved $692,947.41 in vouchers and January 2023 payroll certification (7-0)
• Approved 02-07-2023 City Council Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Authorized payment of up to $25,000 to the City of Wenatchee for accessory dwelling unit design services and renderings (7-0)
• Authorized agreement with Greater Wenatchee Girls Softball Association for up to $10,000 for the Sterling Invite (7-0)

City Council

This is a procedural workshop agenda with no listed action items, resolutions, or public hearings. The only document is the agenda PDF itself, indicating a routine council workshop.

The City Council met for a workshop to review a draft Purchasing Policy and discuss changing the designated meeting time. No official actions were taken on either item.

• Draft Purchasing Policy: No action taken
• Proposed change to City Council meeting time: No action taken

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting. The agenda includes the meeting agenda and packet documents, but no specific action items are listed in the provided text.

East Wenatchee Events Board

The Board approved a $15,000 grant application to fund a seasonal Events Assistant. It also approved a $10,000 grant for the Greater Wenatchee Girls Softball Association's Sterling Invite Fastpitch Tournament. The January 4, 2023 minutes were accepted.

• Accepted January 4, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 grant for part-time seasonal Events Assistant (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 grant for Greater Wenatchee Girls Softball Association Sterling Invite (5-0, 1 abstention)

Hearing Examiner

The East Wenatchee Hearing Examiner will hold an open record appeal regarding a 2020 code violation notice for a residence at 208 S. Houston, which was cited for operating as a lodging house in a Residential Low Zoning District. The meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, with a Zoom option. The agenda includes administrative procedures, possible continuations or withdrawals, and the appeal itself.

• Appeal 2020-01 filed by Connie Lamkin on March 4, 2020
• Code violation notice issued February 24, 2020
• Property at 208 S. Houston used as lodging house
• Lodging houses not authorized in Residential Low Zoning District
• Categorically exempt from SEPA review under WAC 197-11-800(11)(b)

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting agenda and agenda packet documents for the January 17, 2023 City Council meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting agenda document posted
• Meeting agenda packet document posted

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including intersection improvements and a police department remodel change order. They also selected RH2 Engineering as the 2023 general consultant and established a new meeting schedule for the Events Board.

• Approved $1,177,204.40 contract with Selland Construction Inc. for 3rd St SE & Rock Island Road Intersection Improvements (7-0)
• Approved $87,748.00 supplement agreement with Perteet Inc for 3rd St SE & Rock Island Road Signal Project (7-0)
• Approved $3,525.30 change order with Apollo Inc. for Police Department remodel at 50 Simon Street (7-0)
• Approved selection of RH2 Engineering as 2023 General Engineering Services consultant (7-0)
• Approved two-year agreement with Woods, Brangwin & Bratton, PLLC for Conflict Public Defender Services (7-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with East Wenatchee Water District for 9th St NE & Valley Mall Parkway utility work (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-02 setting East Wenatchee Events Board meetings for first Wednesday of the month at 3:00pm (7-0)
• Approved $93,477.32 in vouchers and 01/03/2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The East Wenatchee City Council is holding a workshop meeting focused on training. The agenda includes a session led by a workshop facilitator and a training presentation by Ann Macfarlane on 'Mastering Public Comment and Public Hearings' using the Jurassic Parliament method. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and training purposes only.

• Workshop facilitator session
• Jurassic Parliament training on public comment and public hearings by Ann Macfarlane

The City Council received training on public comment and public hearings. Councilmember Magdoff was appointed to serve as the Workshop Facilitator for the 2023 fiscal year.

• Appointed Councilmember Magdoff as Workshop Facilitator for the 2023 fiscal year
• No action taken on Jurassic Parliament Training

East Wenatchee Events Board

The East Wenatchee Events Board will meet on January 4, 2023, to consider two Tourism Promotion Grant requests totaling $16,000: $8,000 for Pangborn's Festival of Flight and $8,000 for the Eastmont Winter Classic AAU Basketball Tournament. The board will also vote on new members, review minutes, and receive updates on upcoming events. Year-end financials will be presented at the next meeting.

• Tourism Promotion Grant: City of East Wenatchee - $8,000 for Pangborn's Festival of Flight (Aug 5, 2023)
• Tourism Promotion Grant: Eastmont Parks & Recreation - $8,000 for Eastmont Winter Classic AAU Basketball Tournament
• Vote in new board members for positions with terms beginning 2023
• Events update: Classy Chassis (May 5-6), Pangborn's Festival of Flight (Aug 5), Wings 'n Wishes (Dec 7)
• Discussion on meeting location and time, possibly 3pm

The Board approved two $8,000 grant applications for the Pangborn’s Festival of Flight and the Eastmont Winter Classic AAU Basketball Tournament. The Board also reappointed three members to their positions and moved the meeting start time to 3:00pm.

• Appointed Rob Tidd (Pos 1), Jason Heinz (Pos 5), and Vickie Sullivan (Pos 8) to the Board (3-0)
• Approved December 7, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved $8,000 grant application for Pangborn’s Festival of Flight (6-0)
• Approved $8,000 grant application for Eastmont Winter Classic AAU Basketball Tournament (6-0)
• Moved meeting start time to 3:00pm (6-0)

City Council

This agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on January 3, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate. It lists the meeting time (6:00 PM) and references agenda and packet PDF documents, but no specific decisions, discussions, or action items are detailed.

The City Council approved two Transportation Improvement Board Fuel Tax Agreements for road improvements and adopted amendments to the Shoreline Master Program. The council also authorized funding for local volleyball tournaments and a regional aquatic center feasibility study.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-01 adopting Shoreline Master Program amendments (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 repealing the requirement for two readings of Ordinances (6-0)
• Approved $446,250 grant for Rock Island Road Overlay Project (6-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 grant for 19th St NW & NW Cascade Ave Improvements (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 total funding for NCW Volleyball Club tournaments (6-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Tidd as 2023 Mayor Pro Tempore (6-0)
• Approved up to $30,000 for Regional Aquatic Sports Center Feasibility Study (5-1)
• Approved $1,344,790.00 in vouchers and November 2022 payroll (5-0)