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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-12-1991 - MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 12, 1991 Medina City Hall 7:00 PM 501 Evergreen Point Rd. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Messmer. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Anderson, Hull, Goldstein, Langenbach, Mathewson, Mayor Pro Tem Cory and Mayor Messmer City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, Deputy Clerk Batchelor, Chief of Police Race, and City Attorney Wines MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Hull moved to approve the minutes of July 8, 1991 meeting, seconded by Cory, passed. The minutes of July 8, 1991 meeting were approved as submitted. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Messmer introduced Bill Mahan, Executive Director, Central Puget Sound Economic Development District. Mr. Mahan stated that two years ago there was a review of the functions of the Puget Sound Council of Governments. The review committee recommended a change in the way PSCOG was doing business. Last March an agreement was reached among cities and counties to form a new regional council called the "Puget Sound Regional Council." He outlined the agreement in more detail. Mr. Mahan stated that dues are based on population. Cory moved to authorize the Mayor or the City Manager to sign the agreement with Puget Sound Regional Council, seconded by Langenbach, passed. The Mayor introduced Dr. Bob Rudolph, President of Eastside Citizens Against Airplane Noise. Dr. Rudolph stated that Al Clise and City Attorney Wines met with three different law firms and presented Medina's airplane overflight situation. They discussed how the City should proceed to reduce the noise impact and what the costs involved would be. The City Attorney gave more information and reviewed the qualifications of the 3 attorneys they had met with. Their recommendation was to go with the attorney from San Francisco who has more experience with environmental issues relating to noise pollution. Cory recommended to proceed with the recommended attorney from San Francisco. City Council Minutes August 12, 1991 Page Two Discussion followed. Langenbach moved to authorize the City Manager to advance sufficient funds to engage the Schutte Firm, per their letter of August 8, 1991. Initially the City would spend $2,500 with the expectation that Clyde Hill would contribute an equal amount. The City Manager has the authority to increase that amount to $5,000. Seconded by Cory, passed unanimously. None at this time. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS Requests for Boating Restrictions on Meydenbauer Bay Discussion followed. Appointment to Commission and Boards Planning Commission Mayor Messmer reappointed Dewey Taylor to a 2nd term on the Planning Commission with an expiration date of June, 1995. The Council concurred. Board of Adjustment Mayor Messmer recommended reappointing Robert Shomler to serve a third term on the Board of Adjustment. He stated with the approval of 5 Councilmembers, Shomler could be reappointed with a term expiration date of July 1995. The Council approved the above appointments unanimously. The Mayor stated he will have a recommendation to fill the vacancy for the Park Board at the next Council meeting. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - FINAL ACTION Ord. No. 540 - An Ordinance Requiring Compliance with the Uniform Fire Code for Residences Constructed on Private Lanes. Discussion followed. Hull moved to adopt Ord. No. 540, seconded by Langenbach, passed. Ord. No. 541 - An Ordinance Amending Code to Regulate the Placement of Structures in the Rights -of -way. A lengthy discussion followed. Langenbach moved to adopt the ordinance as written, seconded by Hull. There were two ayes (Langenbach and Hull) and four nayes. The motion did not carry. Cory moved to table the ordinance to the next meeting and give notice to residents in the newsletter informing them that this ordinance will be discussed at the next Council meeting. Seconded by Anderson, motion passed (Langenbach and Hull voted naye). City Council Minutes August 12, 1991 Page Three Ord. No. 542 - Amending Code to Reference Comprehensive Plan. Cory moved to adopt Ord. 542, seconded by Langenbach, passed. Ord. No. 545 - Adopting Revised Version of Mercer Island Harbor Code. Discussion followed. Having regulations on the use of chemicals to control milfoil was discussed. The City Manager stated he could have someone from the Department of Ecology (DOE) come to a Council meeting to inform the City what the procedure is at the present time and what our options are. The Mayor recommended the City Manager get more information and report back to the Council. Langenbach moved to adopt Ord. 545, seconded by Hull, passed. Resolution No. 206 - Authorizing Application for Aquatic Enhancement Grant for Medina Beach Dock. Langenbach reviewed the reasons for the replacement of the present dock. Lengthy discussion followed. Hull moved to adopt Resolution No. 206, seconded by Mathewson, passed. Ord. No. 543 - Allowing Temporary Real Estate Signs within ten feet of the Pavement under Certain Conditions. Cory moved to adopt Ord. No. 543, seconded by Langenbach, passed. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - FIRST REVIEW Ord. No. 544 - Requiring Removal of Dog Feces from Public and Private Property. Lengthy discussion followed. Cory moved not to proceed with Ord. No. 544, seconded by Langenbach, passed. Mathewson and Anderson voted naye. The Mayor wanted it noted that the Council appreciated the job the Park Board is doing. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION Police Chief's Report Accepted as submitted. City Manager's Report The City Manager made reference to the Country Club renovation. City Council Minutes August 12, 1991 Page Four The City Manager stated that the City made a commitment to the residents along the Indian Trail to finalize the project by Fall. He asked the landscape architect, Linnea Ferrell, to give him a proposal on the cost of developing a plan to finalize that project. Discussion followed. The Council authorized the use of Linnea Ferrell to design the final Indian Trail improvements. The City Manager's recommendation was to have the Public Works Committee report back next month with the final recommendation on the dollar amount and use of a contractor for the improvement. The City Manager stated the backhoe is out to bid. An update on the US Communications telephone underground wiring was given by Langenbach. Contractual Services The Mayor reported the City is waiting for a response from Bellevue on the Fire Contract. He stated a library committee composed of one resident from each of the four point communities has been working on a joint statement to go in the voters pamphlet. The City Manager reviewed the changes to the Suburban Cities by- laws. These changes will be voted on at the next Suburban Cities meeting. Cory moved to authorize any member of the City Council attending the next meeting to vote in favor of the changes, seconded by Mathewson, passed. The Mayor stated he was informed by the Mayor of Clyde Hill that 84th, south of 12th, was included in their street plan project for next year and they would like to meet with the City as to how and when it should be done. The Mayor encouraged the Public Works Committee to meet with them. Financial Report Goldstein reported on the warrants. Goldstein moved to accept as paid claims warrant # 4458-4640 and 99-3924, 99-4498, 99-4623 (correction) and payroll warrants #11743-11803, and 9-11736 (correction), seconded by Hull, passed. Executive Session - Labor Relations Hull moved to adjourn the regular meeting to executive session at 10:04 PM seconded by Mathewson, passed. The executive session was adjourned to the regular meeting at 10:20 PM. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 PM. D n Messmer, Mayor City Clerk, Margaret Davis