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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-1986 - MinutessJ MEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 13, 1986 Medina City Hall 8:00 p.m. 501 Evergreen Point Road CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mayor King. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Dietrich, Goldstein, Messmer, Vall-Spinosa, Yoler and Mayor King. Absent: Reagan. Staff Members Present: City Manager Dodge and Deputy City Clerk Kersikofski. Absent: City Attorney Wines. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Three corrections/changes were noted: 1) Mr. Dietrich noted that Herb Lyon's address (as noted on page one, under Public Hearing) is N.E. 7th, rather than N.E. 25th. 2) Mayor King proposed the addition of the following sentence: "Mayor King proposed a revised draft of the PRUD Ordinance for Council consideration and public discussion.", to be inserted on page 1, prior to "He than closed the Public Hearing...", 3) Mayor King also suggested that the first sentence on Page 2 be revised to read: "Dietrich made a motion to authorize the City Manager and Mayor to award the storm drainage project contract...". Messmer moved to accept the September 8, 1986 minutes to include the three revisions as noted, seconded by Dietrich. The motion passed by unanimous vote. ACTION ORDINANCE 435 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UNIT DEVELOPMENT Mayor King said that Ordinance 435 was discussed by the City Council at the June, August, and September meetings. The matter was closed to public discussion at the conclusion of the September 8, 1986 meeting. The Council then considered the proposed draft of Ordinance 435. The Mayor requested input from each Council member on the draft. Mr. Messmer voiced some concern about guidelines for developers if Ordinance 213 is repealed by 435. However, he was generally in favor of repeal. Ms. Goldstein said that Ordinance 435 was formulated to assist a particular population; however there is no guarantee to benefit that population group. Ms. Yoler is of the opinion that Ordinance 435 could place a burden on the Planning Consultant and Commission, and on the Council because of varied legal interpretation. Mr. Dietrich is in favor of repealing Ordinance 213, because it does not meet the City's needs. However, he feels the need for a PRUD ordinance to provide better development guidelines. Mayor King agrees that Ordinance 213 is inadequate. He also recognizes that Ordinance 435 does not coincide with the Planning Commission's recommendation, but he feels it is preferable to having no ordinance at all. The Council discussed the possibility of subdivision, set -back, and height restriction procedures as alternatives to a PRUD Ordinance. The possibility City Council Minutes, October 13, 1986 Page 2 of a design board was brought up. There was some objection voiced out of concern that such a board would not allow for diversity. Councilman Messmer is concerned that a fair amount of development has taken place in Medina in which the citizens have had little or no input. He feels that a PRUD ordinance would give some control over development. It was decided to revise Ordinance 435 to include sections 1 and 4 only, and to delete sections 2-3. (Section 4 will become Section 2.) Mr. Vall-Spinosa moved, seconded by Ms. Goldstein to approve Ordinance 435 to read as follows: SECTION 1. Ordinance Number 213 Repealed: Medina Ordinance No. 213 is hereby repealed. SECTION 2. Effective Date: This ordinance shall take effect five (5) days after its publication. The motion carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION 181 - CHANGE WORDING OF TAX PROPOSITION Mr. Dodge said that Resolution 181 specifies wording for the tax levy on the November 4, 1986 ballot. He has discussed the wording of Resolution 181 with the King County Elections Supervisor and the County Prosecutor to clarify the language of Resolution 181. Mr. Dodge explained that the proposed tax rate would be assessed in 1986, but paid in 1987. Ms. Yoler moved, seconded by Mr. Dietrich to approve Resolution 181. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Mr. Dodge encouraged the Mayor and City Council to discuss the tax levy with Medina's citizens to obtain their support. He will contact the newspapers in the hope of some publicity before the election. Sarah Damske, 2055 79th Avenue, asked if the November 4 levy election will require that a certain percentage of the voting population participate. Mr. Dodge replied that it only requires the vote of a simple majority. Ms. Damske thinks it should be made clear to the citizens that the tax levy represents a very small amount of the property taxes. DISCUSSION FIREWORKS PROBLEMS/REGULATIONS Margie Suskin, 3667 Fairweather Lane, in earlier correspondence to the Council, proposed that it pass an ordinance to ban all types of fireworks in Medina. Mr. Vall-Spinosa is in favor of preparing fireworks legislation in ordinance form. Mr. Messmer asked if there are fireworks ordinances in cities other than Clyde Hill. Mr. Anglin said that Hunts Point also has a fireworks ordinance. He said that most cities rely on State law. He feels that the Clyde Hill ordinance is a good one, because it prohibits fireworks altogether. Mr. Anglin suggested that fireworks be banned except on July 4th. Ms. Suskin objected. She would prefer that fireworks not be allowed at all, because of the threat of fire danger to homes. She suggested that a community function be held at Medina Park on July 4th. Chris Marrant, 16th and Evergreen, is in favor of a fireworks ordinance. She thinks that limiting fireworks use to one day would put the responsibility onto the individual citizens. It was decided that Mr. Dodge and Mr. Anglin will review the options, and make a recommendation to the Council. Fireworks will be considered as a discussion item at the January 1987 City Council meeting. Public comments will be heard. PARK AND RIDE There is great concern in the City about traffic and parking congestion related to the State-owned Park and Ride at the end of Evergreen Point Road on 28th Street. City Council Minutes, October 13, 1986 Page 3 Mr. Anglin said that Wilma Edmonds has reviewed the issues and will assist him in preparing a report for the Mayor and City Council. Mr. Anglin coordinated an effort to poll the citizens about the possibility of a three- hour maximum parking policy on N.E. 28th Street. He said that very few residents along 28th Street responded. Those who did were against the time limit because they have more than one vehicle that they are forced to park on the street. They suggested parking by permit only. Those using the Park and Ride are, for the most part, not Medina residents. However, the space cannot be restricted because it is State-owned. The problem is compounded by the service vehicle gate being left open in the morning hours giving commuters access to 520. The Council decided to keep the matter open for discussion at a future City Council meeting. Mr. Anglin, Mr. Dodge, and Ms. Edmonds will continue to investigate the matter and report to the Council. Mr. Vall-Spinosa suggested that they review the City Council minutes to determine when approval was given for construction of the Park and Ride lot. � ,,PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENT OF BOARD AND COMMISSION CHAIRMEN ,) Mayor King would like to provide the mechanism for Boards and Commissions to elect ` members every two years. He feels it would provide the Board members with a "say" in how things are going. It would also encourage citizen participation. r He proposed that an ordinance be drafted to that effect. Mr. Messmer would suggest that the Board and Commission chairmen be elected every year. While others felt that a one year term would not be long enough, the majority agreed with the one year term. Mr. Dodge will ask the City Attorney to draft a statement to formalize the election process of members and officers to the various Boards and Commissions, with the exception of the Civil Service Commission. This statement will be considered by the Council at a later date. OTHER BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS - COUNCIL/PUBLIC The Mayor asked if there was any new business or comment from the audience. Gerrard Curran made reference to the cat that has taken up residence at City Hall. Mr. Dodge said that the office is trying to find a home for her. Mr. Dodge introduced Suzanne Kersikofski, the new Deputy City Clerk, who served as recorder for City Clerk Margaret Davis. Ms. Davis was away on emergency leave. REPORTS CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS Mr. Dodge referred to his City Manager's Report. He said he has talked to Metro about clearing the area and completing their Pump Station project at N.E. 8th and 81st St. N.E. He said they will begin paving the street soon and have begun to remove their construction trailers. Mayor King said he is concerned about trailers and boats being parked on the right-of-way, rather than on the residents' private property. He asked the City Manager to obtain information on ordinances in other cities pertaining to the parking of recreational vehicles and trailers. Mr. Dodge asked for clarification about the publication/distribution date of the city of Medina newsletter. The Council would like the Newsletter to be distributed during the first week of each month. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY Mr. Anglin reported on a recent burglary and car theft, the removal of two vicious animals from the City, and the Domestic Violence Law. With regard to the Domestic Violence Law, he said that because it is a State law, a report must be made on each incident; therefore the victim no longer has the option to avoid the matter by refusing to press charges. He said that people are no longer reluctant to call for help, because they know they will receive assistance. City Council Minutes, October 13, 1986 Page 4 FINANCIAL REPORT Mr. Dodge explained the August 31st Treasurer's Report, and how it compares to the Fund Activity Report. He referred the Council, to the Fund Activity Report as the most valuable budgetary report. The Treasurer's Report is a good review of outstanding warrants that have not been redeemed. The budget balance has substantially decreased during the past month. Mr. Dodge has been monitoring it very closely, and is confident that the budget will be sufficient to year-end. He expects to receive tax revenues over the next two months. BELLEVUE PLACE DEVELOPMENT City Manager Dodge said that he presented Medina's case to the Hearings Officer on the Bellevue Place Development Project. He learned of Bellevue's planned use of N.E. 8th as a route to Highway 520. He returned to the hearing the next day to rebut that plan. The Council is concerned about increased traffic through Medina if Bellevue's plan to use N.E. 8th is approved. The Council discussed the traffic problems that exist on 84th Street. Mr. Vall- Spinosa feels strongly that traffic routing problems should be solved by engineering means rather than by use of the police. The question centered on whether 84th Street should be widened to four lanes or narrowed to two with a center meridian and bus turn -out lanes. The Council would like to meet with Clyde Hill's City Council to resolve the 84th Street problem. Mr. Dodge suggested that an engineer be hired to help the City with the overall traffic congestion problem. Mr. Anglin said that consideration could be given to a "four -leg" traffic light at the 24th and 84th street intersection. He added that this would be a very expensive solution. The Bellevue Place decision will determine the next step. The Council decided to wait until that ruling is made. Mr. Dodge hopes it will be made in early November. Messrs. Vall-Spinosa, Dodge and Anglin will discuss a possible meeting between the Medina and Clyde Hill City Councils. Mr. Vall-Spinosa asked Mr. Dodge to investigate the cost of traffic engineers. OTHER BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS - COUNCIL/PUBLIC Mayor King said that the Park Board vacancy has been filled. Susan Marglin has agreed to accept an appointment to the Board. Mr. Vall-Spinosa moved, seconded by Ms. Yoler to confirm Susan Marglin's appointment to the Park Board with a term ending June 1, 1990. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Mr. King asked Mr. Dodge to draft a letter to Ms. Marglin to confirm her position on the Park Board. CLAIM WARRANTS Ms. Goldstein said that she and Mr. Vall-Spinosa reviewed the Claim Warrants, and that they appear to be in order. Ms. Goldstein moved, seconded by Mr. Vall-Spinosa to approve Warrants #4591-4683 as claimed. The motion passed by unanimous vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council went into executive session at 10:45 p.m. Mayor King, the Council members present, and Mr. Dodge remained -- all others left the room. The Council came out of executive session at 11:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT At 11:50 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. City Council Minutes, October 13, 1986 Page 5 H ' E. (Ted) King, Mayor By: Suzanne Kersikofski, Deputy City Clerk