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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-1989 - Minutes14EDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 10, 1989 Medina City Hall 7:30 PM 501 Evergreen Point Rd. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Vall- Spinosa. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Goldstein, Langenbach,,R ,_-/wk� Mathewson, Messmer and Mayor Vall-Spinosa Absent: King City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, Chief of Police Race, Public Works Supervisor Hammerquist and City Attorney Wines OATH OF OFFICE Read Langenbach was sworn in as Councilmember with an expiration date of December 31, 1989. He was welcomed by the Council. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Messmer moved to make the following corrections to the June 12, 1989 minutes: To clarify the last line on page 1, delete "was acceptable" and add "appeared acceptable to the Planning Commission". 2nd page, 6th para., 2nd line, after "no one" add "on the Council" supports ... Reagan moved to approve the minutes of June 12, 1989 as amended, seconded by Messmer. Passed with Langenbach abstaining. Goldstein moved to amend last para., 2nd line "basis" to read "bases". Messmer moved to adopt the minutes of the May 22, 1989 Special Meeting as amended, seconded by Mathewson. Passed with Langenbach abstaining. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Several concerned residents residing on N.E. 7th and vicinity voiced their disapproval of the remaining stumps left after removing the trees and would like the City to remove those as well. Reagan wanted to go on record as saying the City has spent too much money already on the 7th Street maple trees. — Discussion followed. HEARING Appeal of denial of conditional use to have a laundry pick-up and delivery service at Medina Grocery. (Cont'd from the June meeting.) Medina City Council Minutes July 10, 1989 Page 2 The City Manager reviewed the Planning Consultant's memo stating the Council has three options: 1. Uphold the Planning Commission's decision to deny the request 2. Reverse the Planning Commission's decision and find that the use is appropriate on the site 3. Reverse the Planning Commission's decision, however, apply conditions and/or provide direction to the Planning Commission Discussion followed. Audience participation was encouraged at this time. The residents in opposition of the request were mainly concerned about the increase in traffic. The public meeting was closed. After more discussion, the Council agreed operating the pick-up and delivery service in the store, but not in a separate building, would be appropriate. It was felt that the operation should be reviewed after a year or 16 months by the Planning Commission to see if it should continue. Messmer moved to grant a conditional use to the applicant to conduct a laundry pick-up and delivery dry-cleaning service within the existing store building effective through December 31, 1990, and if the applicant seeks to extend the use, an application must be filed with the Planning Commission by not later than September 1, 1990, seconded by Reagan. Discussion followed. Messmer moved to amend his motion to grant a conditional use for a period of 16 months from commencement of operation and if the applicant wanted to extend the use beyond the 16 months, she will have to submit an application to the Planning Commission by the end of 12 months of the use. Seconded by Langenbach. Langenbach suggested since there is the possibility of considerable confusion over this, the City Attorney be asked to write a letter to Mrs. Lee to advise her of exactly what the time frames are. Messmer withdrew his original motion. ..mot_. Messmer moved to grant a conditional use for laundry or dry- cleaning pick-up and delivery service to be located within the existing store building. The period of the conditional use would be 16 months from the date the use commences. In any event, it would expire no later than June 30, 1991. At least 4 months prior to the expiration of the use period, if tine applicant wishes to extend the use beyond that i-R-itlal period, an�� application.Qmust be filed with the Planning Commission, second by E2. Langenbach. Passed, 4 ayes and Goldstein voting naye. The Mayor requested the City Attorney write a letter advising Mrs. Lee of the Council's decision and conditions. The Council would also like a written notice from Mrs. Lee as to the actual date the service will commence. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS Ordinances No. 429 An Ordinance for the Purpose of Regulating the Type, Size, Location, Construction and Placement of Signs in the City of Medina. Medina City Council Minutes July 10, 1989 Page 3 Review and discussion of the ordinance followed. This ordinance will be on the agenda for the August meeting. Resolution No. 198 A Resolution adopting the Six -Year Year Transportation Improvement Program Including Proposed Urban Arterial Trust Fund Projects. Hammerquist reviewed the projects for the Council. Discussion followed. Reagan requested Staff provide more review time for capital improvement planning in the future. Messmer moved to adopt Resolution No. 198, seconded by Langenbach seconded, passed with Reagan voting naye. The Mayor moved to change the order of the agenda. Chow Resident - 2219 Evergreen Pt. Rd. The City Manager explained that trees on the property of 2219 Evergreen Pt. Rd. were cleared, along with trees in the City right of way, by Horizon Builders who are building the Chow residence. The trees were cut in the City right of way without obtaining approval from the City. The contractor would like to propose a plan to relandscape the area where the trees were removed. Mr. O'Neil, president of Horizon Construction, was present and apologized for cutting of the trees in the City right of way. He then introduced Mr. Richard Ward, a landscape architect, who presented the Council with a plan to plant a number of trees, shrubs and ground cover to help reforest the street scape and to bring it back in harmony with the surrounding neighborhood. He stated after looking at the neighborhood, with its hedges, shrubs and trees, he wants to integrate that theme with this property. After a lengthy discussion, the City Manager stated he would bring back a report on what trees were there originally, what was removed and get an opinion from the City Attorney as far as enforcement; work out an agreement with the property owner that any fees the City incurs outside our own staff time be paid by Mr. Chow. The City will hire a landscape architect to study the situation and come up with an acceptable plan. The Council directed the City ilanager to proceed. Police Chiefs Report - Race Accepted as presented. DISCUSSION Compensation Study The City Manager introduced Sue and Gary Hulbert who explained the process of the Study and reported on their findings of the Compensation Analysis. They showed a comparison of salaries in relation to surrounding jurisdictions of comparable size. Final analysis would be completed within 10 days. Executive Session - City Manager's Evaluation Regular meeting went into executive session at 11:35 PM and returned to regular meeting at 11:50 P14. Medina City Council Minutes July 10, 1989 Page 4 ACTION Award Bid for 80th Ave. N.E. Construction Project Hammerquist recommended the contract be awarded to Westwater Construction Co. with the lowest bid of $78,127.11. The engineer's estimate was $60,000. Reagan moved to award the bid to Westwater Construction in the amount of $78,127.11, seconded by Messmer, passed. DISCUSSION The City Manager and Reagan brought the Council up to date on their discussions with Clyde Hill pertaining to the 84th Street striping. Discussion followed. Before going ahead with the resurfacing, Reagan volunteered to talk once again with Mayor Richards from Clyde Hill. REPORTS Treasurer's Report - Accepted aspresented NEW BUSINESS Langenbach stated that Ray Cory's term on the Board of Adjustment will expire on July 1, 1989. Despite the sunset ordinance the City has, he recommended Cory be appointed for another two-year term. Langenbach moved that Ray Cory be appointed for one more term to the Board of Adjustment, seconded by Reagan, passed unanimously. Claims Warrant Goldstein moved to accept Claims Warrant #2120-2252, Payroll Warrants #10452-104,59-for payment, seconded by Reagan, passed. J o �/ Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 12:32 PM. j Mayor Pete Vall- pinosa ity Xlerk Margaret Davis