CITY OF WASHOUGAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Monday, November 8, 2021 7:00 PM M EETI NG I NFO RM ATI O N MEETING INFORMATION Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83337868254 I. INVOCATION - Dan Duringer II. CALL TO ORDER III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ROLL CALL V. OATHS OF OFFICE - Officer Darrell Jones VI. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS VIII. CONSENT AGENDA The following items will be passed by a single moon to approve all listed acons and resoluons. There will be no discussion on these items unless requested by Council. If discussion is requested, the item will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered separately - aer the moon has been made and passed to approve the remaining items. A. Workshop Minutes of November 1, 2021 B. Council Minutes of November 1, 2021 C. Payroll Claims of October 29, 2021, Totaling $517,255.79 D. Accounts Payable of October 22-29, 2021, Totaling $113,423.52 E. Emergency Assistance Program Approval Agenda Bill #59-2021 IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Hold a Public Hearing: 2022 Property Tax Levy (ad valorem) Agenda Bill #60-2021 B. Hold a Public Hearing: 2022 EMS Tax Levy Agenda Bill #61-2021 C. Hold a Public Hearing: 2022 City Manager's Proposed Budget Agenda Bill #62-2021 X. PUBLIC COMMENTS XI. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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CITY OF WASHOUGALCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, November 8, 20217:00 PM
M EETI NG I NFO RM ATI O N
MEETING INFORMATIONPlease click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83337868254
I. INVOCATION - Dan Duringer
II. CALL TO ORDER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ROLL CALL
V. OATHS OF OFFICE - Officer Darrell Jones
VI. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items will be passed by a single mo on to approve all listed ac ons and resolu ons.There will be no discussion on these items unless requested by Council. If discussion is requested, theitem will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered separately - a er the mo on has beenmade and passed to approve the remaining items.
A. Workshop Minutes of November 1, 2021
B. Council Minutes of November 1, 2021
C. Payroll Claims of October 29, 2021, Totaling $517,255.79
D. Accounts Payable of October 22-29, 2021, Totaling $113,423.52
E. Emergency Assistance Program ApprovalAgenda Bill #59-2021
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Hold a Public Hearing: 2022 Property Tax Levy (ad valorem)Agenda Bill #60-2021
B. Hold a Public Hearing: 2022 EMS Tax LevyAgenda Bill #61-2021
C. Hold a Public Hearing: 2022 City Manager's Proposed BudgetAgenda Bill #62-2021
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Molly Coston called the mee ng to order at 5:00 pm.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Molly Coston and Councilmembers David Stuebe, Michelle Wagner, PaulGreenlee, Alex Yost, Julie Russell, and Ernie Suggs Staff:David Sco , City ManagerKenneth Woodrich, City A orneyTrevor Evers, Director of Public WorksJennifer Forsberg, City Clerk/Finance DirectorMitch Kneipp, Community Development DirectorWendi Steinbronn, Police ChiefJeane e Cefalo, Human Resources Director Rose Jewell, Community Engagement Manager
III. PRESENTATION - Camas Washougal Community Chest 2022 Campaign
Joelle Scheldorf and Dave Pinkernell presented the following:Historic informa on - 75 year anniversaryLocal organiza on being supported by community chest28 recipientsPartnership with Rotary Founda on30 Local Non-Profits498K in grants in the last five years2022 Campaign launched in OctoberVolunteer based97% off all dona ons go directly back to the communityEmployees can contribute through payroll deduc ons
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2022 Budget Update
Jennifer Forsberg announced addi onal informa on forthcoming with I AFF. Reserves
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I. INVOCATION
II. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Molly Coston called the mee ng to order at 7 pm.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Molly Coston and Councilmembers David Stuebe, Michelle Wagner, PaulGreenlee, Alex Yost, Julie Russell, and Ernie Suggs Staff:David Sco , City ManagerSco Russon, City A orneyTrevor Evers, Director of Public WorksJennifer Forsberg, City Clerk/Finance DirectorMitch Kneipp, Community Development DirectorWendi Steinbronn, Police ChiefJeane e Cefalo, Human Resources DirectorRose Jewell, Community Engagement Manager
V. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Coston removed the Poten al Li ga on from the execu ve session and noted thatthe exempt mee ng took place earlier in the evening.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items will be passed by a single mo on to approve all listed ac ons and resolu ons.There will be no discussion on these items unless requested by Council. If discussion is requested, theitem will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered separately - a er the mo on has beenmade and passed to approve the remaining items.
Unanimous consent to approve the consent agenda as read. Greenlee No objec ons.
C. Accounts Payable of October 21, 2021, Totaling $668,774.54
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
X. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. CITY MANAGER
David Sco reminded everyone of the mee ng schedule on November 8th and 15th. Nomee ng on November 22nd.
B. MAYOR
Mayor Coston reported on the Community Spirit Award and reflected on Halloween.
C. CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Suggs gave updates from his Washington DC visit. Councilmember Greenlee reflected on Halloween, upcoming RTC mee ng, and WBA Boardstatus. Councilmember Stuebe announced the Community Spirit Award to Mr. Tipton.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Coston announced the execu ve session star ng at 7:21 to last for fi een (15)minutes with no ac ons to follow. At 7:36, Rose Jewell extended the execu ve session an addi onal five (5) minutes. At 7:41, Rose Jewell extended the execu ve session an addi onal five (5) minutes. The regular mee ng resumed at 7:48.
A. Agency Enforcement and Poten al Li ga on RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – No ac on tofollow
Removed the agenda.
B. Review the Performance of a Public Employee - RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) – No ac on tofollow
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Mee ng adjourned at 7:49 pm.
A. EXEMPT MEETING: Labor nego a ons
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Mayor
City Clerk
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL City of Washougal, Washington
FOR AGENDA OF: 11/8/2021SUBJECT:Payroll Claims of October 29, 2021, Totaling $517,255.79DEPT. OF ORIGIN: FinanceREVIEWED AT:TO BE RETURNED TO COUNCIL: No
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE SERVICES CHARGED ON THE VOUCHERS ATTACHED HAVE BEEN FURNISHED TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I FURTHER CERTIFY THE CLAIMS BELOW TO BE VALID AND CORRECT.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED COUNCIL MEMBERS OF WASHOUGAL, WASHINGTON DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THEEMPLOYEE CHECKS #10529-10530 and EMPLOYEE VOUCHERS #27530-27609ARE APPROVED FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $517,255.79 ON THE 29th DAY OF OCTOBER 2021.
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL City of Washougal, Washington
FOR AGENDA OF: 11/8/2021SUBJECT:Accounts Payable of October 22-29, 2021, Totaling $113,423.52DEPT. OF ORIGIN: FinanceREVIEWED AT:TO BE RETURNED TO COUNCIL: No
ATTACHMENTS:
REFUND CK RUN 10.22.21 82961-82967.pdfAP CK RUN 10.28.21 82931-82960.pdfAP CK RUN 10.29.21 82968.pdf
FOR AGENDA OF: 11/8/2021SUBJECT:Emergency U lity Assistance Program Approval DEPT. OF ORIGIN: FinanceREVIEWED AT:TO BE RETURNED TO COUNCIL: No
ATTACHMENTS:
Emergency Assistance Cover Sheets
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED:$1481.68
BUDGETED:Yes
APPROPRIATION REQUIRED:No
SUMMARY STATEMENT
On August 12, 2013, the Council adopted Resolu on 1072 establishing an Emergency U lityAssistance Program to provide assistance to low income customers in order to preventwater shut off. Ordinance 1732 Authorized established of the fund. Resolu on 1119amended the program to add an annual transfer of 5% of late fee revenue to support theprogram. The program an cipates future funding through community dona ons. TheFinance Commi ee reviews the applica ons for requirement compliance and approves eachindividual request.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the transfer of funds from the u lity assistance program fund to the customer (s)u lity account as approved by the Finance Commi ee
CityofWashougal
Utility Assistance Program Approval
Claims presented have been reviewed by Finance for Accurate and adequate information
We the undersigned council members ofWashougal, Washington do approve of the Utility Assistancepayments as determined by the Finance Committee.
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Amount to be approved by Council: $ 250. 00
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CityofWashougal
Utility Assistance Program Approval
Claims presented have been reviewed by Finance for Accurate and adequate information
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Amount to be approved by Council: $ 231. 68
CityofWashougal
Utility Assistance Program Approval
Claims presented have been reviewed by Finance for Accurate and adequate information
We the undersigned council members of Washougal, Washington do approve of the Utility Assistancepayments as determined by the Finance Committee.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Amount to be approved by Council: $ 250. 00
CityofWashougal
Utility Assistance Program Approval
Claims presented have been reviewed by Finance for Accurate and adequate information
We the undersigned council members of Washougal, Washington do approve of the Utility Assistance
payments as determined by the Finance Committee.
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Utility Assistance Program Approval
Claims presented have been reviewed by Finance for Accurate and adequate information
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Agenda Bill #60-2021BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Washougal, Washington
FOR AGENDA OF: 11/8/2021SUBJECT:2022 Property Tax Levy (Ad Valorem) Resolu onDEPT. OF ORIGIN: FinanceREVIEWED AT:Mul ple Budget WorkshopsTO BE RETURNED TO COUNCIL: No
The a ached resolu on represents the needed documenta on to set the General propertytax levy for 2022. The implicit price deflator is over 1%, therefore this resolu on increasesthe levy by 1% for the 2022 budget. As required by state statute, a public hearing toconsider the 2022 proposed budget will be held this evening and was adver sedaccordingly.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Hold the public hearing and take public tes mony2) Pass and Post the Resolu on in the usual manner
RESOLUTION #____
A RESOLUTION levying the ad valorem taxes for obligations of the General Fund for fiscal year
ending December 31, 2022.
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Washougal has properly given notice of the public hearing held
November 8, 2021 to consider the City of Washougal’s current expense budget for the 2022 calendar
year, pursuant to RCW 84.55.020; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Washougal, after hearing and after duly considering all relevant
evidence and testimony presented, determined that the City requires an increase in property tax revenue
from the previous year, in addition to that resulting from the addition of new construction, improvements
to property, newly constructed wind turbines, solar, biomass, and geothermal facilities, and any increase
in the value of state-assessed property, any annexations that have occurred and refunds made, in order to
discharge the expected expenses and obligations of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City’s actual levy amount from the previous year was $4,819,026.94; and
WHEREAS, the population of the City is more than 10,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Washougal the following:
SECTION I
The dollar amount of the increase over the actual levy amount from the previous year shall be $48,190.27
which is a percentage increase of 1% percent from the previous year. This increase is exclusive of
additional revenue resulting from the addition of new construction and improvements to property, newly
constructed wind turbines, any increase in the value of state-assessed property, and any additional
amounts resulting from any annexation that have occurred and refunds made.
SECTION II
A Certified Budget request or estimate shall be filed with the County’s Assessor’s Office, separate from
this Resolution. As required by RCW 84.52.020, that filing certifies the total amount to be levied by the
regular property tax levy. The form for this purpose is Titled “Levy Certification” and is available
through the Assessor’s Office. Certification is made in the manner prescribed by the County Assessor’s
Office.
PASSED by the Council of the City of Washougal on the 8th day of November, 2021.
City of Washougal, Washington
______________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
City Attorney
Agenda Bill #61-2021BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Washougal, Washington
FOR AGENDA OF: 11/8/2021SUBJECT:2022 EMS Tax LevyDEPT. OF ORIGIN: FinanceREVIEWED AT:Mul ple workshopsTO BE RETURNED TO COUNCIL: Yes
The a ached resolu on represents the needed documenta on to set the EmergencyMedical Services property tax levy for 2022. The implicit price deflator is over 1%, thereforethis resolu on increases the levy by 1% for the 2022 budget. As required by state statute, apublic hearing to consider the 2022 proposed budget will be held this evening and wasadver sed accordingly.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Open the public hearing and take public tes mony2. Pass and post the resolu on levying the 1% in the usual manner
RESOLUTION #_________
A RESOLUTION levying the ad valorem taxes for obligations of the Emergency Medical Services for fiscal
year ending December 31, 2022.
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Washougal has properly given notice of the public hearing held
November 8, 2021 to consider the City of Washougal’s EMS budget for the 2022 calendar year, pursuant to
RCW 84.55.120; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Washougal, after hearing and after duly considering all relevant
evidence and testimony presented, determined that the City requires an increase in the EMS property tax
revenue from the previous year, in addition to that resulting from the addition of new construction,
improvements to property, newly constructed wind turbines, solar, biomass, and geothermal facilities, and any
increase in the value of state-assessed property, any annexations that have occurred and refunds made, in order
to discharge the expected EMS expenses and obligations of the City; and
WHEREAS, the city’s actual levy amount from the previous year was $1,095,952.80; and
WHEREAS, the population of the City is more than 10,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Washougal the following:
SECTION I
The dollar amount of the increase over the actual levy amount from the previous year shall be $10,359.52
which is a percentage increase of 1% percent from the previous year. This increase is exclusive of additional
revenue resulting from the addition of new construction and improvements to property, newly constructed wind
turbines, any increase in the value of state-assessed property, and any additional amounts resulting from any
annexation that have occurred and refunds made.
SECTION II
A Certified Budget request or estimate shall be filed with the County’s Legislative Authority, separate from this
Resolution. As required by RCW 84.52.020, that filing certifies the total amount to be levied by the regular
property tax levy. The form for this purpose is Titled “Levy Certification” and is available through the
Assessor’s Office. Certification is made in the manner recommended by the County Assessor’s Office.
PASSED by the Council of the City of Washougal on the 8th day of November, 2021.
City of Washougal, Washington
______________________________________
Mayor Molly Coston
ATTEST:
__________________________
Finance Director Jennifer Forsberg
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
City Attorney
Agenda Bill #62-2021BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Washougal, Washington
FOR AGENDA OF: 11/8/2021SUBJECT:2022 Budget OrdinanceDEPT. OF ORIGIN: FinanceREVIEWED AT:Mul ple WorkshopsTO BE RETURNED TO COUNCIL: Yes
The 2022 City Manager's Proposed Budget was made available to the public on October 25,2021. A public hearing is being held tonight, November 8th, 2021 and was adver sed once aweek for two weeks as required by law. The 2022 budget has been presented or discussed with Council on August 23, September13th and 27th and October 25th.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Open the public hearing and take public tes mony.2. Pass, post and publish the ordinance in the usual manner.
Ordinance _______
AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual budget for the City of Washougal, Washington for the
2022 fiscal year.
WHEREAS, the City Manager for the City of Washougal has heretofore prepared and submitted
a preliminary budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, to the City Council and has
filed his budget with the Finance Director; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the budget on August 23, September 13, September 27,
October 11 and October 25, 2021, and held a public hearing on November 8, 2021, according to
law; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations of the City Council have been incorporated into the 2022
budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council for the City of Washougal, Washington, as
follows:
SECTION I
The preliminary budget for the City of Washougal for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022,
as presented by the City Manager and on file with the Finance Director is hereby adopted,
approved and appropriated as follows:
SECTION II
Fund Fund Title Beginning
Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
001 General 4,431,601 17,985,589 16,382,690 6,034,500