HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11-1988 - MinutesJanuary 11, 1988
8:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
Medina Elementary School
1000 80th St. NE
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council
was called to order at 8:00 PM by Mayor King.
The meeting was tape recorded.
Present: Councilmembers Ellis, Goldstein,
King, Mathewson, Messmer, Reagan and Vall-Spinosa
Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk
Davis, Director of Public Safety Anglin and City
Attorney Wines
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
Correction: second to last para., first line
"additional" changed to "more" tax revenue, and
"tan"changed to "than" was anticipated. King
moved to accept the Dec. 7th, 1987 minutes as
corrected and the December 14th, 1987 minutes
as written, Reagan seconded, passed.
Swearing in of Newly Elected Councilmembers
The City Clerk gave the oath of office to Leland Ellis, Miriam
Goldstein and Mark Mathewson.
Vote for Mayor
Nominations were called for Mayor. Reagan nominated King,
Goldstein nominated Vall-Spinosa. There being no further
nominations, nominations were closed. Vall-Spinosa was elected
Mayor by majority vote.
Vote for Mayor Pro-Tempore
Nominations were opened. Goldstein nominated Messmer. There
being no further nominations, nominations were closed and Messmer
was elected Mayor Pro-Tempore unanimously.
ACTION
Approval of Ordinances
City Attorney Wines stated after reviewing each of the
ordinances, he prepared an ordinance repealing most of the
ordinances that are no longer in effect in preparation of the
City's new code
Ordinance No. 469 - An Ordinance repealing ordinances and
sections of ordinances which have been superseded or are
obsolete. King moved to adopt Ordinance No. 469 as presented,
seconded by Reagan, passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 460 - An Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 3,
Section 1 dealing with special council meetings. King moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 460, as received, Messmer seconded, passed
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 461 - An Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 6,
Section 5 relating to authority for granting variances. King
moved to adopt Ordinance No. 461, Ellis seconded. Discussion
followed
Messmer moved to delete section 1, seconded by Reagan, passed as
amended. King opposed. Messmer requested a copy of Ordinance
No. 461 be sent to the Board of Adjustment.
Ordinance No. 462 - An Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 185,
Section 2 providing for levies for the local improvement
guarantee fund. Reagan moved to approve Ordinance No. 462 as
presented, Messmer seconded and passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 463 - An Ordinance amending ordinance Number 267,
Section 10-6.04(m) defining a dependent child. Reagan moved to
adopt ordinance No. 463 as presented, seconded by Messmer, passed
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 470 - An Ordinance adopting by reference portions
of R.C.W. 9A.20.021 in its current form and providing for future
adoption by reference of amendments thereto. King moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 470, Reagan seconded, passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 467 - An Ordinance establishing penalties for
violation of ordinances of the City Of Medina which do not set
forth specific punishments. Messmer moved to adopt Ordinance No.
467 with corrections as noted, seconded by King, passed
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 468 - An Ordinance establishing definitions and
general provisions to be applied to all ordinances of the City of
Medina. Reagan moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 468, seconded
by Goldstein, passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION
Audience Participation
Art Dietrich questioned authorization of the City to use Medina
mailing address instead of Bellevue. It was explained that the
City had been trying to get the Bellevue Post Office to grant
their request. Councilmember Mathewson received a letter from
the Post Office in answer to his request that the City can use
Medina with a 98004 zip code.
King reviewed the Council's accomplishments for the few years:
Hiring a new City Manager
Rewording of the Comprehensive Plan
Major review of City Land Use Ordinances
Long term Equitable Fire Service Contract
Negotiated drainage settlement involving the Country Club
Successfully diverted City's financial difficulties
Purchase Computer System
Bonding for City Hall Remodel
Park improvements and drainage
Other Capital Projects:
Stan Taylor drainage line
82nd Ave. storm line
Ruth Hyatt drainage line
NE 10th St.
Overlake Dr. W. storm drainage line
80th St. Medina Park drain line
32nd St. NE to Lake Washington
King thanked the Council for allowing him the privilege of
serving the City as Mayor for the past two years.
In addition to all the accomplishments he stated that we need to
improve communications and emphasize our leadership and take
responsibility for our accomplishments. King thanked the Council
again.
Messmer added long range planning to that list and congratulated
the City Manager and Councilmember King for a job well done.
Reagan commented on the City Manager hiring a Public Works
Supervisor in order to save the City money. After a comparison
of figures paid to our engineering consultants in the years 1986
and 1987, the City saved approximately $50,000 in 1987 in
consultant fees. Reagan complimented the City Manager on this
decision.
REPORTS
City Manager's Report
City Manager Dodge recommended that the Council attend a 6 hour
workshop.
Director of Public Safety's Report
Accepted as presented.
Financial Report
Accepted as presented.
NEW BUSINESS
Claims Warrant
Goldstein made a motion to approve claims warrant 3880-3993 and
101-152, approved as presented, Mathewson seconded, carried
unanimously.
King encouraged the Council to attend the Suburban Cities
meeting.
Executive Session
King moved to go into Executive Session at 9:50 PM, Reagan
seconded, carried unanimously.
Executive Session returned to regular session at 10:14.
Adjournment
Reagan moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 PM, Ellis seconded,
carried.
Pete Va11-Spinosa; Mayor
Marg ret R. Davis, City Clerk