Othello public meetings in 2020
9 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing recommendations for street width standards and street classifications to be sent to the City Council. The commission will also seek direction regarding residential rental inspections and licensing.
- Recommendation to City Council on Street Width Standards
- Recommendation to City Council on Street Classifications
- Request for Direction on Residential Rental Inspection/Licensing
Planning Commission
The Othello Planning Commission will meet virtually to request direction on two topics: a residential rental inspection/licensing program and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The commission will also decide whether to hold its regular December 21 meeting. The September meeting minutes will be deferred to next month's agenda, as the October meeting was cancelled.
- Residential Rental Inspection/Licensing – request for direction
- Accessory Dwelling Units – request for direction
- Decision on whether to hold December 21 regular meeting
- September meeting minutes deferred to next month's agenda
Council Meeting Calendar
The Othello City Council approved Resolution 2020-16, establishing the third disbursement of CARES Act funds for small business and community support grants, totaling $35,000 to 10 local organizations. The council also received a housing action plan presentation from BERK Consulting, discussed 2021 tourism funding, and decided to hold the fireworks display on Miracle on Main Street night at 7 p.m.
- Approved Resolution 2020-16 for $35,000 in CARES Act grants (M/S Lallas/Dorow)
- Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and payroll
- Approved agenda as presented
- Excused Councilmember Jonathan Erickson from the meeting
- Decided fireworks display will be on Miracle on Main Street night at 7 p.m.
- Agreed to release council contact information to Farmers Market consultant
- Directed staff to proceed with increasing tourism funds for Othello Holiday Committee
Council Meeting Calendar
The Othello City Council adopted two ordinances amending residential development standards: Ordinance 1554 reduces rear yard setbacks for accessory structures abutting a canal from 5' to 2', and Ordinance 1555 allows conversion of pre-2008 garages to living space under certain conditions. The council also approved an interlocal agreement with Sunnyside for inmate housing at $53/day, authorized a citywide farmers market event, and awarded a water main replacement contract to Gray Excavation for $206,321.17.
- Adopted Ordinance 1554 reducing rear setback for accessory structures abutting a canal to 2'
- Adopted Ordinance 1555 allowing conversion of pre-2008 garages to living space with conditions
- Approved interlocal agreement with Sunnyside for inmate housing at $53/day for 2021
- Authorized resolution for use of city property for Citywide Farmers Market, waiving special event fee
- Authorized facility use and indemnification agreement for Citywide Farmers Market, waiving fee
- Awarded water main replacement project to Gray Excavation for $206,321.17
- Approved amendment to AHBL contract for surveying services for $3,400
Council Meeting Calendar
The Othello City Council approved the Well 3R USDA bond ordinance, directing staff to close on a $1,448,400 loan at 1.5% interest, replacing the original $1,720,000 loan at 3.125%. They also adopted updates to the Critical Areas and Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas ordinances (OMC 13.08 and 13.10) after a public hearing with no testimony. Additionally, the council approved a $11,547.10 security audit contract with Ednetics (6-1, Everett opposed), awarded a $32,239.08 bid to Paint Smith Company for the fire apparatus shop floor recoat and stripe, approved a contract with BGES, Inc. for a Phase 1 environmental site assessment on the Sharon Truman property, and approved a contract with Marketek for a farmers market study.
- Approved Well 3R USDA bond ordinance, directing staff to close on $1,448,400 loan at 1.5% interest (motion Dorrow/Lallas)
- Adopted Critical Areas and Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas - OMC 13.08 and 13.10 (motion Erickson/Dorrow)
- Approved IT purchases for security audit with Ednetics, $11,547.10 (6-1, Everett opposed)
- Awarded bid to Paint Smith Company for fire apparatus shop floor recoat and stripe, $32,239.08 (motion Snyder/Lallas)
- Approved contract with BGES, Inc. for Phase 1 ESA on Sharon Truman property (motion Everett/Garza)
- Approved Marketek contract for farmers market study (motion Lallas/Dorrow)
Council Meeting Calendar
The Othello City Council approved a 10-year contract renewal with Consolidated Disposal Services, Inc. for waste services. They also accepted a $250,350 coronavirus relief fund, approved a facility use agreement for a CBHA Color Run, and authorized the mayor to enter a purchase and sale agreement after an executive session on potential real estate acquisition.
- Approved agenda (M/S Garza/Dorow)
- Approved consent agenda including accounts payable, payroll, June 8 minutes, and public hearing date for 6-year TIP (M/S Snyder/Lallas)
- Approved 10-year contract with CDSI (M/S Snyder/Erickson)
- Approved update to contract for $250,350 corona relief funds (M/S Everett/Garza)
- Approved Resolution 2020-09 authorizing CBHA Color Run on August 29, 2020 (M/S Lallas/Erickson)
- Authorized mayor to enter purchase and sale agreement after executive session (M/S Erickson/Dorow)
Council Meeting Calendar
The council approved the agenda and consent agenda, then voted to cancel the 2020 Little League season because Adams County had not reached phase 3. They also approved a wastewater facility plan amendment, a housing action plan contract with BERK Consulting, and a fencing change order for Lions Park. No citizen input was received.
- Approved agenda (M/S Snyder/Erickson)
- Approved consent agenda including accounts payable, June 1 minutes, and records grant amendment (M/S Garza/Lallas)
- Cancelled 2020 Othello Little League season (council consensus)
- Approved Owner-Engineer Agreement Amendment No. 2020-002 for wastewater facility plan with Varela Engineering (M/S Erickson/Dorow)
- Approved housing action plan contract with BERK Consulting (M/S Dorow/Lallas)
- Approved fencing change order with Top Cut Tree Trimming and Removal Services for Lions Park (M/S Everett/Lallas)
Council Meeting Calendar
The Othello City Council approved Resolution 2020-07 to apply for three Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office grants totaling $1,088,000 for Lions Park, with a $167,000 city match from the restroom reserve fund. The council also approved a contract with the Department of Commerce accepting a $25,000 grant to create a Housing Action Plan. Council gave consensus for the city attorney to explore legal options and build consensus with other cities for litigation against the Governor's COVID-19 orders, after discussing risks and liabilities.
- Approved Resolution 2020-07 to apply for three RCO grants for Lions Park (motion Garza/Dorow)
- Approved contract with Department of Commerce accepting $25,000 grant for Housing Action Plan (motion Lallas/Erickson)
- Approved consent agenda including payroll and May 4, 2020 minutes (motion Dorow/Everett)
- Approved agenda (motion Snyder/Erickson)
- Excused Councilmember (motion Dorow/Garza)
- Gave consensus for city attorney to explore legal options and build consensus with other cities for litigation against Governor's order
Council Meeting Calendar
The Othello City Council approved several items, including an updated purchase policy, permits for portable classrooms and a sign, a plan to reopen the city, and authorization for the mayor to sign a letter requesting Adams County move to Phase 2 of reopening. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved purchase and bidding policy update (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2020-04 allowing permits for 2 portable classrooms at Othello High School (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2020-05 allowing permits for 5 portable classrooms at McFarland Middle School (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2020-06 allowing a permit for a sign at the Regional Transportation Facility with conditions (unanimous)
- Adopted Plan to Reopen Othello (unanimous)
- Authorized mayor to sign letter to governor requesting Phase 2 reopening (unanimous)