Mia Bretz

The meeting agenda included several presentations, such as recognizing the Apple Blossom Royalty and issuing an American Red Cross Month Proclamation. Key discussion points under Consent Items involved the approval of various financial vouchers and the final acceptance of work for City Project No. 2312 (Fifth and Emerson Pedestrian Crossing). Furthermore, authorizations were sought for the Mayor to sign right of way transaction documents for two separate acquisitions related to the Millerdale Irrigation Canal Bridge project (City Project No. 2213) and one for the Horse Lake Storm Extension. Action Items focused on professional services for temporary repairs to the Okanogan 4-Million Gallon Reservoir (City Project No. 2606), authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for a Stormwater Effectiveness Study, approving a consultant agreement for Bridge Street Multimodal Improvements (City Project No. 2505), and managing amendments and awarding a construction contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Administration Building (City Project No. 2403). Finally, an amendment was planned for the design contract related to WWTP Digester & Boiler Upgrades (City Project No. 2305).

This strategic plan outlines the regional stormwater management program for the Wenatchee Valley, involving Chelan County, Douglas County, City of East Wenatchee, City of Wenatchee, and Wenatchee Valley College. Key areas of focus include updating the program plan, public education and outreach, public involvement and participation, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site stormwater runoff control, post-construction stormwater management, municipal operations and maintenance, and monitoring and assessment.

The agenda for the meeting included the call to order and citizen requests/comments, limited to three minutes per speaker. Consent items covered the approval of recent vouchers totaling several million dollars across multiple dates in late 2025, the designation of Councilmember Charlie Atkinson as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2026, designation of city representatives to various community boards and organizations for 2026, and reappointments to the Tourism Promotion Area Advisory Committee and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Further consent actions involved approving right-of-way acquisitions from Andrea Moore and Jeffery and Susan Whitehall for the Crawford and Okanogan Intersection Improvements project. Action items focused on authorizing the Mayor to sign agreements for the Bridge Street Multimodal Improvements grant, approving the budget and grant agreement for the Orchard Avenue Curb Ramps project, approving the Stormwater Capacity Grant Agreement with the Department of Ecology, and authorizing execution of a supplement for additional design services with Jacobs Engineering related to waterline relocation for the North Wenatchee Avenue Corridor Improvements Project.

The meeting commenced with a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected and re-elected Councilmembers, followed by recognition for an outgoing Councilmember. Citizen comments included concerns regarding Flock cameras. Under Consent Items, the Council approved the agenda, various vouchers totaling significant amounts, final contract vouchers for City Project No. SW24-04, right-of-way acquisitions for City Project No. 2320, funding awards for the Pershing Street Stormwater Retrofit Construction Project via Resolution No. 2025-24, and reappointments to the Code Enforcement Board and Planning Commission. Action items included authorizing the execution of Collective Bargaining Agreements for AFSCME Local 846 (2026-2028) and the Wenatchee Police Guild (2026-2029). The Council also approved the 2026 Emergency Services Agreement with Chelan County, an MOU transitioning a position name and classification, and adopted ordinances establishing temporary worker pay ranges (Ordinance No. 2025-19) and 2026 Management/Administrative Group compensation (Ordinance No. 2025-18). Furthermore, ordinances were adopted amending City Code sections related to camping and the Arts, Recreation and Parks Commission. The Council approved a three-year agreement for Lodging Tax and Tourism Promotion Area Funding with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, adopted an ordinance amending the 2025 budget, and confirmed the appointment of a Hearing Examiner Pro Tem. A Public Hearing was held regarding proposed amendments to Title 10 Zoning and the Capital Facilities Plan, which resulted in the adoption of an ordinance amending zoning code and a resolution restating the Capital Facilities Plan. Reports included updates on mobile vendor compliance, a grant award for ADA ramps, positive budget outlook, and the 'Waste Wizard' tool by the Chelan County Solid Waste Council.

This document outlines the Wenatchee Valley College Stormwater Management Program Plan for 2026. It details a comprehensive approach to stormwater management, encompassing program updates, regional committee participation, public education and outreach initiatives, public involvement and participation, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site stormwater runoff control, post-construction stormwater management for new development, and municipal operations and maintenance.