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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-01-1990MEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 10, 1990 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 Cory, Goldstein, Hull, Langenbach, Mathewson, Anderson and Mayor Messmer City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, Public Works Supervisor Hammerquist, Chief Race, City Attorney Wines and Planning Consultant Burke MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Cory moved to adopt the minutes of November 19, 1990, Mathewson seconded. Langenbach moved to amend the minutes as follows: Page 2, under the Land .& ,Tr.ee .Recammendati.ons, .line 4, "He reviewed the "committs' ee' three recommendations" should read "the Planning Commissions' recommendations". Line 3, after "City" delete rest of sentence & insert "that should be preserved". Hull made an amendment on page 2, paragraph 29 line 3, after "adjustment" "that" should read "which", 5th line, same para., end of sentence, after turnaround to" delete the word atoll. November 19, 1990 minutes were approved as amended. Hull moved to approve the November 26, 1990, Special Meeting minutes, seconded by Langenbach. Langenbach moved to amend the second para., under Qr.d...Ro.. 523, page 1, delete rest of para. after "another 1%2�bu t" and insert "felt that this additional reduction should be considered after the City determines whether or not it would receive a grant for the repairs on 84th. The November 26, 1990, minutes were approved as amended. City Council Minutes December 10, 1990 Page 2 AUDIENCE —PARTICIPATION Mr. Chip Cahill thanked the City for allowing him and Mrs. Cahill to put the Christmas tree in the City Hall, with names of children to donate gifts to, from the Bellevue School District who otherwise would not receive a gift. He stated anyone who wishes to do so could pick a name tag from the tree, purchase a gift, and deliver it to City Hall by December 18th. NRy Judy H, Realtor, addressed the sign ordinance. She stated as aeg it reads, it makes it very difficult to sell houses in Medina and encouraged the Council to allow 2 signs to be displayed during an "Open House". Discussion followed. The Mayor felt since there was quite a bit of interest in changing the sign ordinance, he requested the City Attorney prepare an Ordinance for the January meeting. HEARING Vacation of _Right-af-4�ay..at,84Q1 .NE .7th The Mayor abstained from voting on this item because of a conflict of interest and handed the gavel to Mayor Pro Tem Cory. The Public Works Superintendent was asked to report on this request for vacation. He referred to his memo which was submitted with the Council packets. A memo from the Planning Consultant was also referred to. .Ann Crane, Co -Executive of the estate of Louise Robertson, gave some background for the petition for vacation of the right-of-way request. Discussion followed. Langenbac'n moved to table this request for vacation of the right- of-way at 8401 NE 7th for the January meeting, seconded by Hull, passed. RERQRT.S ,AND ,DISCUSSIQN Medina .Beach .Dock .Ekes.ign The City Manager reviewed the proposed Medina Beach Dock. He stated that this is the second request submitted to the Aquatic Land Enhancement Account Grant Program for funding. The City should be notified before the end of the month if the grant has been approved. Langenbach, Ex-officio to the Park Board, reviewed the Park Board's concerns and recommendations in reference to the dock. Discussion followed. The City Manager was requested to give a report on the grant results at the January meeting. Qrdinance.No —519 - Restricting Construction Parking, was discussed rat�this time, at the request of the residents. The City Attorney was asked to review the ordinance. Lengthy discussion followed. City Council Minutes December 10, 1990 Page 3 Mayor Pro Tem Cory was recommended to work with the City Attorney AND c-�-Rg4 on the drafting of the ordinance, along with resident Tom Bacher, u for the January meeting. Ord. No. 519 was tabled to the January meeting. A recess was called at this point. Qr_dinance_No.._521. - An ordinance establishing tree preservation and landscaping requirements during development. The Planning Consultant reviewed several ordinances used in surrounding cities as a contrast to the City's ordinance. The Council reviewed Ord. No. 521 page by page. Langenbach moved that Ord. 521, as presented, be adopted with the following amendments: Section_2: Second sentence should read: The requirements of tYTtS"C1T,Tp'ter shall only be applied whenever a permit involving land alteration or land development is required by this Code in Section 7. Page 4, under the P.er_mit .Requir.ement, changes, x Survey. Sentence should read: Plan and%or�Program shall cover entire property except as authorized by designated official as provided in Section 7-A5. A new Section 5 under 7 A inserted as follows: in case of property exceeding 10 acres in size, a survey may be _limited to that portion of the property determined by the designated official. Seconded by Cory Ord. 521, passed as amended. The Mayor congratulated Langenbach and the Planning Consultant on a long and well done process. The Planning Consultant stated the City should submit the ordinance to the Planning Association of Washington for an award. P,alicy. ;af. ,ataf_£ _Issuing .Right _af.-way. _Licenses The City Manager explained the reason for his requesting authorization to issue a right-of-way license for fences administratively is to alleviate a lot of unneeded time for the Council and the residents. The fence could be reviewed administratively and approved if it met the required criteria. Discussion followed. The City Manager was requested to come back with a definite set of standards consistent with policies statement and guidelines for fences and other structures in rights -of -way for the February meeting. Press Contacts. Mathewson stated the City should have a policy on what information should be given to the press. Discussion followed. Financial ,Repor.ts,&.Claims Goldstein reviewed the claims warrants and felt everything appeared to be in order. City Council Minutes December 10, 1990 Page 4 Goldstein moved that claims warrant No. 3808 - 3892 and payroll warrants No. 11337 - 11380 be accepted as paid, seconded by Hull, passed. Public _Works .Report The Public Works Superintendent reported he was very pleased with the minimal damage during the Thanksgiving weekend storm. He also gave a status report on the other projects underway in the City. Personnel .Reports The City Manager stated the Police Guild had accepted the Police Agreement. Contract —Services, The Mayor stated that he and the City Manager will be meeting with the City of Bellevue later in the week regarding the Fire Contract. The Mayor stated the Library Committee continues to meet and determined that having a library facility here in town is sufficiently in the realm of financial reality that4+deserves a- i studyi- g. City. _Manager. _S_ Aeport The City Manager reviewed the 1990 Budget adjustments. The City Manager provided an Engineering cost breakdown. He stated we would be getting a cost breakdown from the Planning Consultant and the Building Official. Police .Ghief. a .Repar_t Accepted as submitted. Qrdinances/Resolutions .- .Final .Action Qrdinance,No-525- An Ordinance Appropriating Supplemental Funds and Amending Budget Ordinance No. 493. The City Manager gave a brief review of the appropriations. Mathewson moved to adopt Ord. No. 525, seconded by Hull, passed. Qrdinance.No_.526 - An Ordinance Reducing the Business & Occupat on_Tax Rate from Five and One -Half Percent (5 112%) to Three and One-half Percent (3 112%). Cory moved to adopt Ord. No. 526 with an effective date of February 1, 1990, seconded by Hull, passed. Qther._Business New _Business Discussion on Overlake Golf & Country Club opening up NE 12th as entrance to the club took place. The Mayor stated there is an opening on the Planning Commission and asked the Council for recommendations in filling this position. The City Manager gave a brief report on the recent slide that occurred during the heavy rains. City Council Minutes December 10, 1990 Page 5 Susie Marglin, 2623 Evergreen Point Road, thanked the Council for the great job they have done for the year 1990. Ad j( rnment, The meeting was adjourned at 10:17 PM. DeanJMessmer, J?9ayor�________.__� -�-xktlY � Margaret lerkyDavis���� MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES November 26, 1990 Medina City Hall 7:00 PM 501 Evergreen Point Rd. CALL TO ORDER: The special meeting of the Medina City Council called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Messmer. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Cory, Goldstein, Hull, Langenbach, Mathewson, Anderson and Mayor Messmer City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge and City Clerk Davis PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION 1991-BUDGET Mayor Messmer gave a brief report on the 1991 budget changes discussed at the prior week's City Council meeting and then asked the City Manager to give a report on what had transpired since that meeting. The City Manager reviewed budget line item changes which had been made at the City Council's request. He also confirmed that adequate reserves should exist to complete the 84th Street project, even if a state grant is not obtained. Comments from the audience were taken at this time. Ordinance,No-.523 - adopting the 1991 Budget. Hull moved to adopt Ord. No. 523, Langenbach seconded, passed. Langenbach stated he would like to see the utility tax reduced another 112% but based on the discussion of perhaps not getting the state grant for repairs on 84th, he would not make that reduction now. However, if the City does get the grant, he would like to see it dropped another 112%. Discussion followed. The Council agreed to review the utility tax rate again early in 1991. Ordinance.No...524 - adopting the 1991 Tax Levy. Hull moved to adopt Ord. No. 524, 'Langenbach seconded, passed. The Mayor expressed his appreciation to the City Manager and the Finance Committee for their time spent on the Budget. The Mayor excused himself from the meeting to attend another scheduled meeting handing the gavel to Mayor Pro Tem Cory. City Council Special Minutes November 26, 1990 Page Two Ad, —qu ent, Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM. Mayor fDeanJMessmer "�"""___ Margaret-R. JDavii, City -Clerk MEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES November 19, 1990 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 Cory, Goldstein 4A)1D11-11'J Hull, Langenbaeh, Mathewson and Mayor Messmer City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, Public Works Supervisor Hammerquist, Chief Race, City Attorney 'dines and Planning Consultant Burke MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Hull moved to adopt the minutes of October 8, 1990 as presented, Langenbaeh seconded. Langenbaeh moved to amend the minutes as follows: Page 2, NE .16th .Tr.af_f_ic .Control, add the sentence "The City will install a stop"sign"rat 77th and 16th." The sentence beginning with "The consensus of the Council" should read "was also to look at this problem again in February." Page 2, Letter..f.rom .McG1 l_land, change last sentence from "and voiced their concerns" to "stated their respective positions regarding easement rights." The minutes were approved as amended. Introduction .of..New .P.oliee .Of.f.icer.s Police Chief Race introduced the City's two new police officers, Roger Skinner and Adrian Saldana. Right -of. 11�I). ,License License request for a fence - Odermat, 1825 73rd Ave. N.E., was tabled to the December meeting. HEARINGS Rezone from ,R-2Q:to_R-16,-1827..73rd -Ave. _ —E_ The Planning Consultant addressed this issue. Langenbaeh asbstained since he is an adjacent neighbor. The Planning Consultant stated that most of the Rodgers' property located at 1827 73rd Ave. N.E. is currently zoned R-20. The Rodgers have requested to have their property rezoned to R-16. City Council Minutes November 19, 1990 Page 2 The reason for the zoning request change is to give this property the same zoning of all the immediately adjacent properties. This will then allow the owners to sell a portion of their property to William H. Gates III, so he can consolidate both parcels of his properties. He currently has an easement across the area in question. The Planning Consultant recommended approval of the rezone subject to the Planning Commission's recommended conditions that the lot line adjustment, that will be coming after this action, will not create a lot that is less than 16,000 square feet, excluding any new access easements, and that a turn- around to be provided at the end of 73rd St., either on the applicants' property and/or the Gates' property. Mr. John L. Hendrickson, Suite 1700, Security Pacific Plaza, 777 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, spoke representing Mr. Gates and assisting the applicants. Mr. Mike Doss, 755 Bellevue Ave., Seattle, project manager for the project, also spoke. Discussion followed. Hull moved that the Rodger's rezone application be approved subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, seconded by Cory, passed. Land _& ,Tree .Committee ,Recommendations Langenbach reported the committee sought to find a balance between views, landscape, and the preservation of trees and to define the character of the City the committe-e was attempting to preserve. He reviewed the committee's three recommendations: Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; Landscape Plan and Street Design Standards, and Zoning Code Revision to Chapter 17 entitled "Tree Preservation and Landscaping Requirements during Development." Discussion followed. Herb Lyon, 8645 N.E. 7th, member of the Tree Committee, spoke concerning the unsightly west bank of Overlake Dr. N.E. between Lake Washington Blvd. and Ridge Rd. He suggested the City assist the owner in maintaining the bank and also encouraged the City to maintain the old large leaf maple trees on 7th St. Robert Londo, 7816 N.E. 12th, spoke of his concern of the ordinance's restriction on property owner's rights to remove established trees for building purposes. A recess was called at this point. REPORTS _AMD .DISCUSSION Right-Qf, _4�ay. _Abandonment The Mayor abstained from voting on this item because of a conflict of interest. Langenbach moved to approve Resolution No. 204 setting December 10, 1990, as the time for a hearing on the petition to vacate a portion of the street right of way at the intersection of N.E. 7th and unopened N.E. 6th St. Seconded by Hull, passed. Discussion followed. City Council Minutes November 19, 1990 Page 3 Library -Issue Messmer gave a brief report on the status of the library situation. King County Library Services has agreed to extend the City's contract for two years, through 1992, at the same rate the City paid in 1990, in exchange for the City's agreement to put the question of annexation on the ballot by November of 1991. 1991 .Budget The City Manager reported the budget in 1990 was in good condition due to additional revenue and presented the Finance Committee's recommended changes for the proposed 1991 Budget. Discussion followed. Cory clarified that the reductions stated for salaries and fringe benefits in the proposed budget changes were not an actual decrease from 1990 levels. The overall cost for salaries and fringe benefits will actually increase approximately $70,000, as compared to 1990. Medina ;Reach ,Dock ;Design The consensus of the Council was to address this at the December meeting. Financial ;Reports ;&,Claims Discussion on the claims followed. Goldstein moved that claims warrant #3714-3807, and payroll warrants #11296-11336 and correction warrant #99364 be accepted as paid, seconded by Hull, passed. P.r.ess .Contacts Tabled to the December meeting. Public .Wanks _Report The Public Works Superintendent reported on the status of current projects. Discussion followed. C ity. ,Manager.'.a -Repar t Previously covered. Police .Ghief I.s .Repar.t Accepted as presented. Qrdinances/.Resolutions__lFinal ,Action ------------ Qr.dinance.No...520- An Ordinance prohibiting parking within 15 feef -of 71re hydrant Hull moved to adopt Ordinance No. 520 as submitted, seconded by Langenbnach, passed. Qr.di.nance .No-522 - Adopting a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Medina inefudng Landscape Plan and Tree Design Standards Cory moved to adopt Ordinance No. 522 as amended, Hull seconded, passed. City Council Minutes November 19, 1990 Page 4 Ordinance_No...521 - An Ordinance Establishing Tree Preservation an'd Landscaping Requirements during Development. Tabled to the December meeting. Resolution .No...2Q4 - Setting hearing date for vacating a portion of lrigfif ofYway aE 8401 N.E. 7th. Hull moved to adopt Resolution No. 204, seconded by Langenbach, passed. QRDINANCE/.FIRST .REV.IEW Qr.di.nance .No...519 - An Ordinance restricting construction parking Other .Business Newt .Huainess Discussion on the crosswalk striping across 84th in front of the church, and possible revisions. EXECUTIVE .SESSION The regular meeting adjourned at 11:35PM to go into executive session. The executive session returned to the regular meeting at 11:58PM. Ad,}aurnment The meeting was adjourned at 11:59 PM. Dean Messmer, Mayor C` yJClerk', Margaret Davis I. r i �i ^ COUNCIL 1-J �J ii �.. i. REGULAR AEETInC October 0, 1990 Anjin2 City Kill 7• 0 P i r 50 1 Ever7reen Point Rd. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Kedina City Council r, 'r.Ti s ll e to order st 7:30 ?A by Hayor es er. The meeting .;tas> taoc recorted. ROLL CALL: Present: .ouncilienb ri Anderson, Cory, �_ dsUe-?', lull, Lnn7nnbich, lotnewson and Enyor :iesc;_,?.er City StnffPr. City .Amager Dodle, City Clem_ D vi , Public lorns Supervisor Ammmerquist, Chief once c''nt City Attorney Wines s EINUTES OF PREVIOUS EE Langenbach moved to adopt t mutes os presented, Hull seconded. Mayor 'iessmer moved to ";m:`_'nd the minutes as follows: Page 2 add "only" after vehi clan nt t'i:.= end of theparn7r3p'l, following "Public Tlorks R oor_ . P'. ge 3 add sentence at t.?^ e_'1^ of t1'' p: ra^:rap'.1 f ol_0wi "Library71. "The Council ipprov2t the Kay:)r's . ;coi7am'c.idat ion of the Library CO?;7:iiittne." Q Y< moved he minuten/be cp t as =nded, seconCed by Mathewson, passed. AUDIENCE P ART'_C; P AT GC ' e Ha � i621 e Point ad spoke in reference ` o �u�: r ,lie _ � E ti _ Y ;r .n o�n�, _ . , the growth of the jrban Forast issue and encouraged the Council to look into this issue. REP KT2/D1SC,U _ .,,, Letter from AcClellan:_ Mr. _ Klellnnd as orosenv 2n.. stated �a hcd OPWK for V=r1,_ncn t0 DUIl_ 2 house, be17..'J'_:^.r" the only setback .:e i17f: t0 be concerned with was a 10 ft. setonck from the existinq 10 foo roadway, and was denied d his requcst. Ar. AcClelland , skcC for the City's interpretation of a privatc roe d e` se on:;. The City Attorney was asned to respon"'. to ?r. AcClcelinnd's request. The Cit�7 _`r_{..horney svat _`s i _...i, lee ,ili;1]_cip al erode Sr'ctiOt: 17.72.040 requir nti . 1 e` f easements and x `� . . v I ,,. setback r' from �-�a5!�'.'i7En' s u C ''cCle innd was advis d that the 11 ft. setback 'must bo measured from ;he property lines of lots 5 59, rather than from t.., existing 10 ft. roadway. City Council i'iinut eS October `;, 1 c)(DO Page 2 Eiscus:,io?i T C11.J4+'�l The City Attorney st,�.ted tilot in i.i. :i opinion, nLl k hOr h'' :amity Ct.'ff nor the City CCUnCiI ,.•]b'_ :h_ ability to l.Ve t7^,t requirement. 'Ye also Stat d thy= cnl.y option that i t . icClelland has is to apply for a varionc > from t'z.` uoard of Adl justment to construct IliS '_:Ouse, if it do's not CCmply ,Tith the— lot cov`?r�,,-,c requirements. Tom . cGrath, - 1 t Over"131-ce 1` . , end Tom Bachcr, -. 22 Ove-rlai:e Dr. -.., abutting property otvno rr' pres ,nt and voice'; tile's concerns. NE 1 . th Iraffic Control_ Lanc,enbach renort—d he had dint "!It . the .bard __.t Golf I Country C'.ub and, st;?tej they are in support of the City's desire- to slow dow;l traffic or, ,E 15 t'h They -re no, opposed to nut i ,,y ;?, ,t `:i�, 1_ .n inc-r sug�,este visible at thu too oc u''. t.Z Discussion 011OiIf^�'. The con 3ensus of tae Council s c look t t :..s Uin in February. Consider �rc.inanc^ctrici;in r Construction P -r":inc e F�.�„ The City ;`janager -,.xplain ,`, th(, re ison for the restrictin- C)f construction par'.,ing is '.,at the, ld� ivy truc::s =,nr ore damn ;ink, the shoulders of ;,e roe '.- ,n.-'. � re bloc':in,7 resi . en-s' drive','iays. D i scuSsion follo-.rcd. Th-- Council regues c- l, 'C•'V r, mie h-a if' ....t,:_ti �uC' t.l ,V ,ern%' r CO.iC �.t,C GIs.,,f, an ordinance on restrictin con;-.truct-ion perl:in? on City ri-hts of .-ray. Financial Reports Claus Discussion on the clai::;s folio.:: Golstein moved thnt clai ,3 err<:it 1 71"', and ^-: roll w=:rr.ant: ii112541-112c'5 b., acccpt",J p-lid, seconded by <ull, Oassed. The r'iayor remin .e'd th-- Council of Du'r;e't Cnle r,dar, . n rep er''nce to the "'U': et I r tr^.1 t `Tor'.:s'lOO and thy:' sOec i ,21 1E'.`-:tin 7 to adopt the 3ud?et on ov^r,b 'r ' Library Issues and "ire Contract The � yor br.ought , unc lj_ a !-1 c, ot_ on i s Mayors of the sUr roundin? CO:i7 ?l.ifllti 'S, per ,: ining to %i":c LibMary Serviec an : t''ie "i.r� Contract. Public ,•Ior<cs nepert T'.e Public ';!ori.s Supe:rintan'ent rnportec the bids „could be �-oin.7 out for the Indinn Troil draino:7c• wor''. Pro ject'-d cost eras ?0, 0 0 C . 1 1 e also r'pOr.,t?;:i On mil:. 'pro ;r":5:: of t.'lf' pa`Jln'' On and !'17 1OtI "I �, 1-1 � Cl`-v Council ',:'in, 1 c o b 2r 72 L 7, n (� Q n d 71 -, e e C o � '11 i ',-, t -,, -- 0., S S i 0� Lanr-cnbach ropor,-'e-1 Land -,t thCir Scrte�-bc:r , i,: p t i n 7, will be Scub,,nittin.,--, it "o t-n- Co,"Incil fflodlific3tions. 3,*--,��U-rd will- be or,,",ln nc-- 171C or, P.lcn,�, 'C"ne, co'D .1 �1 Ll 1 17D . Discussion 'E'he i1coorts Parsonnel Tie City :1,-ina— _-i-nts, for n 4. s t r 2i ve s s i:,, -i nt posi ion,w- o w r c very c u i f decision, v,,oul.d be ''y 1C cnJ o- City 'Iamu,,-erls 'iL,sport r., v i o u s I y c o v o rc ld, Pol ii, ce- C, hi Of Is %eport. _A.cc�pted as presc-nt-d. 00041nt.T,nt to tr r1, -.- n n i n- o 'i s s on c,7,. r c. T'Ae '11-ayor Luzon to f ill v.--ncy or, tlie I Pl.:mnin�, 10-mi-,,i`ssicn --,ith d lte of June, ",9'. also recommended G r 7 C s, c, o f ill h - v.-, cc t, cy on thc Par'_ 1)0-- r d 11 e x p r n t i on dt.te of Jun.., 1 2 Council a p p r o v,-2 t ' yo r c el ,'� ci t i o n Action e 0 t I nc - 1,� from P1,1 to 7:01C F"I. Cory mov,-' to ndopt :) 'dl i..0 O. .1 s Submits or', by ,Anderson, p,-ss.,,:d. llesolu'ion -,,,To ilt - I V T u moved t- o 'a c, o p s c 1, ion o . 217, , s c,--) n c' b 7, -n r�, n b �7� c: �1 S c d T " -- v" D u 6 i 'n e s S The Ever,-Tr(-(-r. lloint--. -)u rt -,i wore Late co; ,er Is fee Adjournment meeting w.f"s Fd-;ournf,,-' , t 1: IC 1"ayor C�A, Y ye r I D"Ivi- -2 r MEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 10, 1990 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 Messmer. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Anderson, Cory, Goldstein Hull, Langenbach, Mathewson and Mayor Messmer City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, Public Works Supervisor Hammerquist, Chief Race, City Engineer Jauhola and City Attorney Wines MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: The following corrections were made to the minutes: Page 3, 4th line under Resolution No. 202, add "Anderson moved to adopt Resolution No. 202 as submitted, Hull seconded, passed unanimously. '613110 Langenbach moved to approve the minutes s amended, seconded by Cory, passed. The Mayor introduced Chief Pete Lucarelli, newly hired Fire Chief of Bellevue, to the Council and to the residents of Medina. Right;of-Way�License- Mathewson, 1456 Evergreen Pt. Rd. Mathewson stated he wanted to replace his fence that has been in the City right of way for many years. He would also like to replace the wood posts with brick posts to reinforce its sturdiness. Discussion followed pertaining to site problems and brick posts being inconsistent with the overall plan for vegetation and screening on Evergreen Pt. Rd. Mathewson stated his neighbors had no objections to his request for the design of the fence. Cory moved to approve the Right -of -Way application as submitted, seconded by Goldstein, passed. Langenbach voted naye. Discussion followed. Langenbach moved that the Right -of -Way License application be modified to make it conditioned upon the structure of the fence complying with the existing site visibility ordinance and meets with the City Engineer's approval, seconded by Hull, passed. Cory and Goldstein voted naye. City Council Minutes September 10, 1990 Page 2 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION There was none. REPORTS/DISCUSSION Request for reimbursement for drainage work - Tabled from the September Jmeetng._(Carey 5��� The City Engineer gave the background on the Carey's request for reimbursement. Mr. Carey's major concern was the possibility of the City reimbursing him for partial payment for the drainage work or establish some form of a late comer's fee for new residents tying into the drainage line that he installed. Discussion followed. The consensus of the Council was not to reimburse nor to establish a late comer's fee to Mr. Carey. Consideration of Pacific Institute Workshop ___ The City Manager stated he went to strategic thinking. He thought it program for the Council and felt it an in-house seminar since not every to attend the AWC Conference. Discussion followed. an introductory meeting on would be an excellent training would be beneficial to have member of the Council is able The Council was in favor of a training program and requested the City Manager look into other possibilities oriented more towards planning. Financial Committee Hull reviewed the treasurer's report and everything seemed to be in order. Goldstein reviewed the Claims Warrants and made a motion that Claims Warrant #3326- - 3618, and Payroll Warrants #++9-4- - 11253 be accepted as paid, seconded by Hull, passed. Ir19 y Public Works Report The City Engineer gave a report on the status of slowing down the vehicles on N.E. 16th Street. He stated that due to the limited site visibility at the intersection of N.E. 16th & 77th Ave. N.E., a stop sign is warranted for westbound vehicles Hammerquist stated the paving of the various streets was near completion. Hammerquist informed the Council there had been a meeting of the neighbors abutting the Indian Trail to address any drainage concerns they had. The overall outcome of the meeting was very positive and he felt that it should solve the water problems in the majority of the properties in the area. Hammerquist stated construction is scheduled to begin the middle of October to allow for completion prior to the rainy season. PlanningCommission request for _meeting _time _change _ The City Manager stated the Planning Commission would like to change their meeting time from 7:30 PM to 7:00 PM. City Council Minutes September 10, 1990 Page 3 Discussion followed. The Council recommended amending the ordinance to set the Council meeting time to 7:00 PM. It was agreed that all meetings should be set for 7:00 PM. Consider having�Planning-Commission Review Dwelling _Size This item was tabled for three months. Other Reports The Mayor informed the Council that Lynn Batchelor had resigned to take a position with the City of Mill Creek. The Mayor informed the Council there was an opening on the Planning Commission and on the Park Board. He encouraged the Council to contact him with names of anyone they felt would be qualified for these positions. Contractual Services Library The Mayor brought the Council up to date on the Library System discussions. He stated out of the many residents that responded to the newsletter article to help with the Library Study, he recommended choosing five residents instead of three. The five residents he recommended were: Margie Danz, Lynn Swoope, Belinda Pearson, Dan Becker and Chris Tracy. He felt there was a good mix of talents among them. f Fire Contract The Mayor stated he and the City Manager were working on the Fire Contract and should have something concrete to present soon. Marine Patrol The City Manager stated a meeting of three Medina residents, City Staff and representatives of the Marine Patrol was set up for this month to discuss more patrol time for the City's shoreline. City_Manager's -Report The City Manager stated the Budget calendar meeting dates for the budget retreat were changed to October 20th at 9:00 am, and the e workshop for the Council's review of the preliminary budget was set for October 29th at 7:00 PM. Police -Chi.ef's,Report Accepted as submitted. Ordinances/Resolutions - Final Action ------------------ Ordinance No. 517- An Ordinance Adopting RCW 46.30 requiring mandatory liability insurance for motor vehicles. Cory moved to adopt Ordinance No. 517 as submitted, seconded by Langenbach, passed. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 PM. De �J�Zr� Mayor C1G Cfe-r- k, Margaret Davis MEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 13, 1990 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 Messmer. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Anderson, Cory, Hull, Langenbach, Mathewson and Mayor Messmer Absent: Goldstein City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, Public Works Supervisor Hammerquist, Cpl. Kingman and City Attorney Wines MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: The following corrections were made to the minutes: Page 2, para. 5, should read: Langenbach moved to adopt it as the Master Plan for the Park. The next planning phase will be the development of a long term -'" capital improvement plan for the park. This will contain a series of specific design segments with cost estimates attached for budgeting purposes and recommendations for specific action by year. 2nd para., under "Audience Participation" 2nd line, after $20,000, insert period, deleting "which". New sentence, "They requested.." 3rd para., 5th para, 2nd line, "was speaking" should read "spoke"... °,�-/ I/ / ;j VO Mathewson moved to approve the minutes'das amended, seconded by Hull, passed. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION DeWayne Briscoe, 3315 Evergreen Pt. Rd. complained about the lack of marine patrol on the lake by the bridge. He stated that boats drive much too fast and too close to shore and asked if it would be possible to place a buoy out there for protection. Discussion followed. REPORTS/DISCUSSION Request for reimbursement for drainage work - Tabled to September meeting. City Council Minutes August 13, 1990 Page 2 Parking _i n ;Right -of -Way The City Manager referred to his memo stating the placement of rocks in the City rights -of -way have been a concern to the staff for some time for traffic safety. The City does encourage residents to landscape and maintain the rights -of -way, and the rocks discourage people from parking in these areas. He stated a copy of his memo was sent to the Planning Commission and welcomed recommendations from the Council as well as the Planning Commission on how to best manage the rights -of -way.. Discussion followed. Community Development Block Grant Agreement The City Manager gave a brief background on the CDBG Agreement. He encouraged the Council to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. The Council gave the Mayor authorization to sign the Community Development Block Grant Agreement. Finance_&_Budget Workshop _Dates Budget retreat date was set for Saturday October 6th, at Battelle's. The City Manager recommended setting up a meeting with the Finance Committee to review the current finances in relation to the budget and make the necessary adjustments, also set 1991 Budget priorities. Establish Library Committee The Mayor stated a list of residents volunteered as a result of the article in the newsletter to participate on the library committee. A committee of five will be formed consisting of three residents, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Cory. Consider Purchase of Park Sculpture The City Manager stated the Park Board would like to initiate a fund raiser to purchase a wood sculpture by Dudley Carter, a world renown artist. The Park Board would .like the Council to authorize approval of expending $500. to hold one of these pieces. Mary Waldmann, Park Board representative, stated Mr. Carter will be invited to Medina Days to give a demonstration of the wood carving for the residents' review. The Park Board felt that Mr. Carter's presence at the festivities would enhance the success of their fund-raising efforts, as well as increase citizens' interest and involvement in the sculpture procurement. Discussion followed. Cory made a motion to authorize the downpayment of $500 towards the purchase of the Dudley Carter sculpture to be reimbursed to the City, if possible, seconded by Anderson, passed. Financial Committee Hull reported that everything was satisfactory. Hull moved that Claims Warrant #3456 - 3525 and 993424, Payroll Warrants #11138 - 11193 be accepted as paid, Langenbach seconded, passed. Public _Works _Report Hammerquist stated that Watson Asphalt will be paving N.E. 8th & N.E. 10th streets this coming week. City Council Minutes August 13, 1990 Page 3 Hammerquist stated the city was awarded the grant in the amount of $31,500 through the State of Washington for storm water planning. Discussion followed. Other _Repor.ts Contractual .Services Fire Contract The Mayor stated he and the City Manager are working on a proposed contract revision to be ready in early September to be reviewed with the other communities before presenting it to Bellevue. City Manager's Report Previously covered. Police Chief'_s Report _Cpl _,Kingman Accepted as submitted. Ordinances/Resolutions - Final Action ----------------------------------- Resolution No. 202 - Appreciation of Friends of the Parks Mary Waldmann, Park Board representative, stated the resolution was written to show the Park Board's appreciation to all the volunteers who helped with the beautification of the parks in the year 1990 , Ordinanc_e.No.. 516- An Ordinance Amending Medina Municipal Code Section 17.7b.070 Dealing with the Requirement of Building Permits for Construction of Fences. The Mayor reviewed the ordinance. Hull moved to adopt Ordinance No. 516 as written, seconded by Langenbach. Cory moved to amend the motion to delete paragraph two, seconded by Anderson. The motion failed. Langenbach moved to amend the wording in paragraph 4, seconded by Cory, passed. Discussion followed. Ordinance No. 516 was adopted as amended. OTHER BUSINESS New Business Langenbach stated he attended the Planning Commission last month when Joan Griffes was presented a glass framed award for her services on the Commission. He stated he felt that a standard wood plaque should be presented to all members on their departure from the Boards and Commissions. Portables on Medina School property were discussed. The City Attorney was asked to look into the legal aspect and report back to the Council. City Council Minutes August 13, 1990 Page 4 Executive Session The regular meeting was adjourned to the executive session at 9:20 p.m. The executive session was returned to regular meeting at 9:50 p.m. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m. 2 D an Messmer, Mayor C - ty - erk, Margaret Davis N MEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 9, 1990 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 Messmer. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Anderson, Cory, Goldstein, Hull, Langenbach, Mathewson and Mayor Messmer City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, City Engineer Jauhola, and Public Works Supervisor Hammerquist, Chief of Police Race, City Attorney Wines and Planning Consultant Burke MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: The following corrections were made to the minutes: Page 2, 7th para, item 3, "far" edge should read "north" edge. 10th para, 2nd line, following Danz's property, add a "comma" and "and" if they ... Page 3, 5th para., line 2, insert a "period" after recommenda- tions and delete remainder of sentence. Page 4, 2nd para. under Police Chief's _Report, 2nd line, after Police Dept., add "to estabhlisa _ bike patrol" was discussed. M,rivTie 5 aF A DPP&00eD1 As 4men)nC_- D. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Report on Flight _Patterns Dr. Robert Rudolph gave an up-to-date progress report of the flight patterns. The Mayor voiced the Council's appreciation for Dr. Rudolph's efforts and stated that the City would help wherever possible. Vision 2020 Transportation Plan Jerry Dinndorf, Puget Sound Council of Government, narrated a slide presentation of what the growth and transportation alternatives are for the future. He encouraged the Council's input as to what alternatives COG should pursue. Question and answer period followed. Medina Park Master Plan Linnea Ferrell, Landscape Architect, gave an overall review of the Medina Park Master Plan. She displayed a large map of the park and identified the improvements recommended for the enhancement of the park. City Council Minutes July 9, 1990 Page 2 Mary Waldmann, Vice Chairman of the Park Board, reviewed the Board's long term view of the park with their recommendations and encouraged the Council's approval of the Medina Park Master Plan. Waldmann stated there were many suggestions from the public as to what they would like to see in the park. The residents indicated they would like to be able to donate to a park improvement fund that would be separate from other funds. Discussion followed. Langenbac'n, Council representative on the Park Board, stated he sat through most of the Park Board discussions of the plan and he endorses it completely. Langenbach moved to adopt it as a conceptual plan, with the idea that the next/phase will be "a long term Capital Improvement Plan. This will contain a series of segments which will have dollars attached for budgeting purposes and recommendations for specific action by year. Goldstein seconded, passed unanimously. Shoreline Master Plan Burke stated the Planning Commission has been discussing the Shoreline Master Plan for the past seven months and are now forwarding the Plan, with their recommendations, to the Council for their review. Discussion followed. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Harry Simpson, licensed contractor, was representing the Careys at 8484 Midland Rd. stated that during the alterations of the Carey's home, they were informed by Gray & Osborne that they had to connect to the City's storm system. Due to the storm system being at full capacity, the Careys had to install a storm retention system and were required to have a design drawn by a licensed professional engineer which Gray and Osborne approved as designed. After installation of the retention system and 210 linear feet of storm drainage line, their cost was in excess of $20,000 which they request the Council reimburse them for a portion - of their cost. After some discussion, the Mayor tabled the Carey's request to the August meeting pending further review of Jauhola's report and recommendations from the Public Works Committee. Earl Johnson, 8711 Ridge Rd., voiced his concern about the danger of cutting the corner too close at Ridge Rd. and Upland Rd. and the speed at which they take the turn. Gordon Hart, 8413 Midland Rd., complained about fireworks found on the roof of his house and requested that the Council consider ways to reduce this hazard. PUBLIC HEARING Appeal of _conditions _of _approval for _a swimming _pool _at _8455 Ridge Rd. Appeal of Planning Commission's conditions placed on the Hart's Conditional Use Permit No. 135 for a swimming pool at 8455 Ridge Rd. City Council Minutes July 9, 1990 Page 3 Pat Logan, Demetriou & Assoc. was representing the appeal for Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hart. He stated the Conditional Use was approved for the swimming pool and spa with several conditions attached. Mr. Logan gave a brief background of the permit and stated the reason they are appealing the decision is the condition of a 20% reduction in impervious surface. This will seriously impact the planning of the project but not the visual appearance. He is requesting the impervious surface be changed from 20% to 10%. Burke referenced his memo, stating the applicant's point that the municipal code does not address the extent of impervious surface is correct. The Planning Commission's discussion centered on the amount of impervious surface which can be considered inconsistent with the plan. Burke stated the Council can uphold the Planning Commission's condition by denying his request, or allowing the extent of impervious surface as shown on the revised site plan. Joan Griffes, Planning Commission Chairman, 2431 Evergreen Pt. Rd. wa-s speaking on behalf of the Planning Commission. She reiterated that the plan that was presented to the Council was not the same plan that was presented to the Planning Commission so their decision was based on a different criteria. She gave more background on the application. Griffes stated the modifications on the revised plans were positive. Discussion followed. Langenbach moved the applicant's appeal be granted with the condition that he reduce the impervious surface by 10% rather than the previously imposed 20%; that the pool cover be a soft cover which permits water to drain into the pool, and that the drawings submitted with this appeal be complied with. Hull seconded, passed. Six,Year _Transportation_Improvement _Plan Hammerquist gave a brief review of the six -year plan. He stated he had applied for an Urban Arterial Trust Account grant money for 84th Ave. N.E. and Overlake Dr. W. Discussion followed. REPORTS/DISCUSSION Library Study The Mayor stated he would like to have the consensus of the Council as to how we want to address this issue. Discussion followed. The Mayor suggested putting an article in the August newsletter briefly describing the situation and ask for volunteers to form a committee to work on this issue. Financial Committee Goldstein reported that everything was satisfactory. Goldstein moved that Claims Warrant #3355 - 3455 and Payroll Warrant #11082 - 11137 be accepted as paid, Cory seconded, passed. City Council Minutes July 9, 1990 Page 4 Other Reports Contractual Services Fire Contract The Mayor spoke a little on the Fire Contract. He stated he would like to have a contract to look at by Fall. Inter�overnment Vision_2020 Transportation Plan The Mayor stated the question is what position will we want to take on Vision 2020. The Council felt the best option was multiple centers with some modifications. City Manager's Report Civil Service Appointment The City Manager recommended the Council uphold his appointment of Don Beauclair, 7641 N.E. 12th St., to fill the vacancy left by Dick Owens' resignation on the Civil Service Commission. Langenbach moved to approve the appointment of Don Beauclair to the Civil Service Commission, seconded by Cory, passed unanimously. Public Works Hammerquist reported two bids were received for the asphalt paving overlay program. Watson Asphalt - $ 95,500 Lakeside Ind. - $112,662 Engr. Est. $108,600 Hammerquist stated the City purchased a mower for $13,969 to be used with 20-year old tractor the City currently owns. The tractor was not powerful enough to run the new mower efficiently. Hammerquist requested authorization to proceed with the purchase of a new tractor in the amount of $12,500 which included the trade-in of the old tractor. The Public Works Committee reported that they have reviewed this problem and recommends the purchase of the tractor. Cory moved to approve the purchase of the tractor for $12,500, Langenbach seconded. Passed. Police Chief's Report Accepted as submitted. Ordinances/Resolutions - Final Action Resolution No. 201 - Adopting Six -Year Transportation Plan Anderson made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 201, seconded by Hull, passed. Ordinance No. 506- Clarifying finish side of fence Langenbach moved to adopt Ordinance 506, seconded by Hull. Cory moved to amend the portion 17.76.020. by inserting a period after the word "sitett and deleting the rest of the sentence. Seconded by Anderson. The amendment passed. City Council Minutes July 9, 1990 Page 5 Ordinance No. 506 as amended, was passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 514- Adopting Shoreline Management Master Program Langenbach moved to adopt Ordinance No. 514, seconded by Anderson, passed. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ___ FIRST REVIEW Ordinance No. 516 - An Ordinance Amending Medina Municipal Code Section�17.76.070 Dealing with the Requirement of Building Permits for Construction of Fences. Discussion followed. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 p.m. Dean +Messmer, Mayor --r City Clerk, Margaret Davis MEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JMedina City Hall June 11, 1990 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 Messmer. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Anderson, Cory, Goldstein, Hull, Langenbach, Mathewson and Mayor Messmer City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, City Engineer Jauhola, and Public Works Supervisor Hammerquist, Chief of Police Race and City Attorney Wines. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: The following corrections were made to the minutes: Page 1, 3rd para., under "Special Reports", delete last two words "every day" and insert "more than one day a week". Page 21 6th para., 1st line , insert "trapping" before "wild". Under "Public Hearing" 3rd line after "Discussion followed" add sentence "It was recognized that the applicant's lot was well landscaped and was screened from the street with trees within the City's right of way. Page 3, 1st line, after "Sundborg" delete sentence and add "gave a presentation regarding the License Agreement". 2nd line under Board of Adjustment", correct ,1990" to read 11199411. 3rd para., Herb Stevenson"s expiration date should read 111992". Langenbach moved to approve the minutes"as corrected, seconded by Mathewson, passed. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION turn Earl corner of184thdge andRd., spoke on 24th. He stattedtitgis very dangerous e dangerous at thee as it is now. The Public Works Superintendent stated there will be many changes made on 84th street this summer. Discussion followed. PUBLIC HEARING Right of Way License - Bruce Milne, 7700 N.E. 24th P1. N.E. Tabfed from last month) The City Manager explained that Mr. Milne would like to move the existing driveway, add a garage onto the west end of the house, and access off unopened 77th by the existing driveway authorized under a license given to the Danzes who reside at 2420 77th P1. N.E. He stated there needs to be an agreement between the two property owners sharing the future maintenance of the shared driveway vegetation, etc. City Council Minutes June 11, 1990 Page 2 Mrs. Danz, 2420 77th Pi. N.E., was present and stated they were not in opposition to the Milnes having access to this driveway but hoped they would be sensitive to various issues of concerns noted in her letter to the Council in reference to trees and landscaping etc. Langenbach stated, for the record, he had done some legal work for the Danzes in the past and will not participate in this discussion nor will he vote on this license. Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Milne were present. They reiterated the reason for moving the driveway is for the safety of their three small children. They stated they have no problems with the Danz's concerns about the trees, but would like to know where the trees would go and the cost of moving them. Mrs. Danz questioned if the City became the user of the trees that are removed, they should bear the cost of removal. Cory stated that some of the requests that Danzes have made are unreasonable, and some of the requirements on the Milnes are unreasonable. Discussion followed. Mr. & Mrs. Milne were a little late in arriving for the meeting so the Mayor reviewed the City Manager's recommending the following conditions be imposed: 1. Preserving the cottonwood tree 2. The open ditch in the right of way is improved to the specifications of the city engineer which may include piping. 3. The Danz's driveway is resurfaced to the f-ar edge of the proposed Milne driveway. 4. Any plant material or trees requiring removal would be relocated or replaced as requested by the Danzes. 5. The Milnes and Danzes enter into an agreement for future maintenance of the shared driveway. Discussion followed. Hull moved to grant the license with the five (5) conditions listed above with the exception of item 4 which should be changed to read: The trees removed from the driveway shall be available to the City for appropriate use. Seconded by Cory. Anderson moved to amend the motion to indicate the trees would be available for use on the Danz's property'iif they do not want them, they would be made available to tY�ie City. The motion, with the amendment, was passed subject to the conditions. The Mayor stated that if a joint/maintenance agreement could not be reached, the City Manager should be advised in order to be put back on the agenda for the next meeting. REPORTS/DISCUSSION Speed_Bumps_-N.E. _16th The City Engineer stated speed bumps are very seldom used on public property due to the liability issue. Running over a speed bump at 20 miles per hour can cause loss of control of a motor vehicle and especially hazardous to motorcycles and bicycles. Because of this, Jauhola recommended against speed bumps. The speed limit on N.E. 16th could be reduced to 20 miles an hour, but would necessitate an engineering and traffic investigation to justify the change per state regulations. He explained the different options the City could take. City Council Minutes June 11, 1990 Page 3 The City Engineer recommended presenting the problem to the Overlake Golf and Country Club to see if they can provide some assistance. Chris Moran, 16th & Evergreen Pt. Rd. recommended a speed bump be placed at the entrance of the club's property. Discussion followed. The City Manager recommended pursuing this by sending a delegate to the Club's board meeting on the 19th. The Council were in agreement with the City Manager's recommendations. of the -s p e-e-d bap- a-t t h-e e � *� r�r a�e off- th-c- c ltrb-, E� s- -ep- sag-n-- andi cros-&�. Appointments Planning Commission Herb Stevenson was appointed to the Planning Commission at the May meeting. He could not meet this obligation so the Council concurred with the Mayor's appointment of Carol Krengel, 103 84th Ave. N.E., with an expiration date of June 1992. ALEA Grant - Dock The City Manager gave a brief review of the application for an Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) Grant for a new dock at Medina Beach. If the Council approves this application, the State needs to be notified the City intends to apply for the grant. He felt this would be in the best interest of the City. The Council gave their approval. Council Committee -Reports Finance Goldstein reported on the Warrants and stated everything seems to be in order. Goldstein moved to approve Claim warrants #3253-3354 and 992839, Payroll warrants #11035-11081. Seconded by Anderson, passed. Public Works Public Works Superintendent stated the bid packets for asphalt patching and overlays are out and the bid opening date is June 28th. The City Manager recommended the Council grant the Mayor the authority to approve the bid after they are opened rather than waiting for the next Council meeting. Mathewson moved that the Mayor be allowed to exercise his discretion in accepting bids, seconded by Hull, passed. Contractual Services & Intergovernmental The Mayor gave a brief report on the Library System, Fire contract and Council of Governments. Discussion followed. City ,Manager's Report The City Manager encouraged volunteers from the Council to help with Medina Days function. City Council Minutes June 11, 1990 Page 4 The City Manager made reference to the letter in the packet from Dr. Swoope regarding his right of way license. He stated that Dr. Swoope's concerns were over the general wording in the license agreement, and that the City Attorney had tried to contact Dr. Swoope but was unable to before the meeting. He felt the City Attorney would be able to resolve this matter. Police _Chief Is ,Report Accepted as submitted. Donations for bikes for the Police Department was discussed. The Council complimented the Chief for the success of the Animal Control program. Public Works -Superintendent's Report Previously discussed. Ordinances/Resolutions - Final Action Ordinance No. 503 - Amending Medina Municipal Code Section 15.01 0I40_( S Langenbach moved to adopt Ordinance No. 503 as amended, Hull seconded, passed. Ordinance No. 507 - Allowing Administrative Approval for Certain Conforming Additions to Nonconforming Structures. Hull moved to adopt Ordinance No. 507, Langenbach seconded. Discussion followed. Amendments were made to the ordinance. Hull moved to adopt the amendments as stated, seconded by Langenbach. Ordinance No. 507, as amended, was passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 509 - Limiting Construction Hours Anderson moved to adopt Ordinance 509, Goldstein seconded. Amendments were made to the ordinance. Langenbach moved to amend the ordinance as stated, Cory seconded. Ordinance No. 509, as amended, was passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 511 - Repealing Code not Allowing Horses on Streets Cory moved to adopt Ordinance No. 511, seconded by Mathewson, passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 512 - An Ordinance Allowing Removal of Signs and Requiring the Payment of an Impound Fee Mathewson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 512, seconded by Anderson. Langenbach moved to amend the "twenty-four" hours, in two places, to read "seventy-two" hours, seconded by Cory. Ordinance No. 512, as amended, passed. Ordinance No. 515 - An Ordinance amending the hours during which parks are closed. Langenbach moved to adopt Ordinance No. 515, Anderson seconded, passed. City Council Minutes June 11, 1990 Page 5 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - FIRST REVIEW Ordinance No. 506 - Clarifying Finish Side of Fence Ordinance No. 514 - Adopting Shoreline Management Master Program OTHER ,BUSINESS New Business The Council discussed the subject of relocating the access road to Overlake Golf and Country Club from N.E. 12th Street. Historical sites of Medina was also discussed. Adjournment The regular meeting was adjourned to Executive session at 11:00 p.m. Executive Session The executive session returned to regular meeting at 11:34 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m. 4Da n Messmer,' Mayor __ G�-f tyJ Perk, Margaret Davis MEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 1990 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 Messmer. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Anderson, Cory, Goldstein, Hull, Langenbach, Mathewson and Mayor Messmer City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, City Engineer Jauhola, and Public Works Supervisor Hammerquist, Chief of Police Race, City Attorney Wines and Building Official Erickson MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: The following corrections were made to the minutes: Page 2, last para., second line, "planning" should read "planting". Page 5, under Ordinances/Resolution, delete the paragraph "Ordinance 50711, etc. Hull moved to approve April 9, 1990 minutes as amended, seconded by Goldstein, passed. SPECIAL REPORTS Eastside Disposal - Lolly Miller Lolly Miller, vice president, Eastside Disposal, was present and gave a summary of the yard waste implementation pick up which would goes into effect in June, if the Ordinance was passed. She also gave a brief summary on solid waste, yard waste, and how it should be bundled up, and recyclable materials. Everyone was concerned about pick-up dates. She assured them that every effort would be made to service one area completely so there wouldn't be garbage cans on the street, in the same neighborhood, zve3^y--da-y. A question and answer period followed. Discussion followed. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION -- Chris Moran, 16th & Evergreen Pt. Rd. stated she had obtained a petition, signed by 8 families, in reference to traffic speed and volume of cars that go to the Overlake Golf and Country Club. There are many children in the neighborhood and it isn't very safe for them to play. She and her neighbors are requesting a speed bump be installed to reduce the speed on that street. The Mayor recommended the Council get some input from the City Attorney and to have the City Engineer look at this request and come back with a solution. City Council Minutes May 14, 1990 Page 2 Tom Buffington, 8700 N.E. 11th discussed his drainage problems. Cory stated this issue is in litigation and hasbeen turnedi over to the City's insurance company and is not appropriateyor and Council cuss this claim at this Council meeting. concurred. Bill Kinzel, 802 80th Ave. N.E. spoke on the condition of the old Medina School. The Mayor stated he had met with the principal of the school last the building had been Fall and he stated that the demolition of approved. The City Manager stated he had talked to Mr. Egan, the improvement plans are Principal, recently and the building he and understands have a ball field there. to remove The subject of wild-lanimals in Medina was questioned by Susie Marglin, 2623 Evergreen Pt. Rd. Discussion followed. The Mayor recommended the City Managerhave the Animal Control Officer be present at the next Council meeting to give the Council and audience an overview of what he is doing and answer any questions they may have. PUBLIC HEARING Right of Way License - William Kinzel, 802 80th N.E. Mr. Kinzel was present on behalf of his request to construct two brick pedestals, each with a light fixture, in City right of way. als ck six to seven feet from thended edgeMr. of thezel move the asphalt befooredhetwouldarecommend seven feet issuance of the right-of-way license. r K Discussion followed. --� eti�« �� ` /C Cory moved to approve the application at 3 1/2 feet high as shown on his application, Goldstein seconded. Hull moved to amend the motion to reposition the pedestals back approximately two feet further back than shown. Langenbach seconded. The amendment failed. The motion to approve the application as submitted was passed. Right of Way License - Bruce Milne, 7700 N.E. 24th PL. N.E. Mr. Milne was present on behalf of his application. He stated the driveway is 30 - 40 ft. in length and visibility is poor. He has three small children likeand ttolmoveconcerned drrivewaywith to 77ththeir Pla,eNyE• Consequently he would where there is ample room. The City Manager recommended tabling this request until next month to discuss this item further because the City is contemplating improvements to include a design for the Indian Trail to relocate the buried culvert. After some discussion, the Council moved to table this application to next month to give the applicant time to resubmit plans. A five- minute recess was called. City Council Minutes May 14, 1990 Page 3 The meeting reconvened. REPORTS/DISCUSSION License Agreement with Eastside Disposal / ¢,,-.+Ci Jean Sundborg wa-s--rent-i-ng th4s The License Agreement was reviewed by the Council. The Mayor recommended Anderson and the City Manager implement the changes, that were discussed, in the license agreement. Appointments Board of Adjustment The Mayor reappointed Dave Martin to the Board of Adjustment with and expiration date of July 19TS `/ Planning Commission The following were appointed to serve on the Planning Commission: Paul Saad, 7644 N.E. 8th, was appointed to fill Phil Rognier's unexpired term which expires June 1992. Herb Stevenson, 309 Overlake Dr. E. Susan Potts, 8443 N.E. 6th St. and Richard Wilson, 7628 N.F. 32nd St. with an expiration date of June 1994. Funding Landscapin_Improvements at View Point Park ROW The Consensus of the Council was to go ahead with this project. AWC Conference The City Manager encouraged the Council to attend and also stated a voting delegate should be selected. Goldstein was nominated to be the voting delegate. Council Committee Reports Finance Goldstein reported on the Warrants and stated everything seems to be in order. Goldstein moved to approve Claim warrants #3135-3252 and 9.1-0670, Payroll warrants #10987-11033 and 911001. Seconded by Cory, passed. Public Works N. E. 8th and Indian Trail projects were discussed previously. The committee requested to reevaluate these projects and give a report at the next meeting. Langenbach reported the Land & Tree Committee has completed their review and would present their findings and recommendations at a meeting scheduled for May 24, 1990, at 7:30 PM at City Hall. A copy of the report will be sent to the different Commissions and Boards. He stated the function of the meeting would be for the Committee to describe what they have done and why, and the general philosophy behind the report. City Council Minutes May 14, 1990 Page 4 City Manager's Report Previous discussed. Police Chief's Report Accepted as submitted. Public Works Superintendent's Report Previously discussed. Treasurer's Report Accepted as submitted. Ordinances/Resolutions - Final Action Ordinance No. 508 - Adopting King County Household Hazardous Waste Plane Cory moved to adopt Ordinance No. 508 with the additional language discussed to be included, Langenbach seconded, passed. Ordinance No. 510 - Prohibiting yard waste in regular garbage container�� Langenbach moved to adopt Ordinance No. 510 as amended, Cory seconded, passed. Ordinance No. 513 - Changing dog violations from a crime to an infraction. Hull moved to adopt Ordinance No. 513, seconded by Anderson, passed. Ordinance No. 503 - Requiring permits for all fences. The Building Official was present and summarized the importance of a fence permit. He stated without a permit, it is difficult to regulate what is being constructed. Discussion followed. Ordinance No. 503 was tabled to the June meeting. Ordinance No. 509 - Limiting construction hours. Tabled. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - FIRST REVIEW Ordinance No. 507 - Allowing administrative approval for certain conforming additions to nonconforming structures. Ordinance No. 511 - Repealing Code not allowing Horses on streets Ordinance No. 512 - Requiring fee for return of illegal real estate signs OTHER BUSINESS New Business Regular meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 11:55 PM to discuss City Manager's evaluation. Executive session adjourned to regular meeting at 12:55 am. City Council Minutes May 14, 1990 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:56 am. can Messmer, Mayor Chty Perk, Margaret Davis MEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 9, 1990 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 Messmer. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Anderson, Cory, Hull, Mathewson and Mayor Messmer Absent: Goldstein and Langenbach City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, City Engineer Jauhola, and Public Works Supervisor Hammerquist, Chief of Police Race and City Attorney Wines MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Cory moved to approve the minutes of March 12, 1990 as submitted, seconded by Hull, passed. SPECIAL REPORTS Airplane Flight ,Pattern Changes - Sigrid Guyton Sigrid Guyton brought the Council up to date on what had transpired. She spoke on the noise budget, reduction in noise, nighttime limitation, etc. She encouraged the Council to once again send letters of support for noise reduction to the FAA, Port, Senators and Congressman. The Mayor thanked her and her committee for all their work and efforts and assured her that letters would be written. Jean Sundborg, Recycling Coordinator Ms. Sundborg used a baseball game comparison to describe the "players" and "runs batted in" of the recycling "game". The King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan approval by Council represents one player crossing homeplate. The Local Hazardous Management Plan, the second player, is nearing home as the Council considered at this meeting whether to pass an ordinance approving it. Recycling "coach" Sundborg was asked by Councilmembers to prepare a brief summary of this plan. Player three is an ordinance for first reading to prohibit yard waste in either garbage or recyling containers. Player four called Solid Waste Collection Service Agreement with Eastside Disposal Co. has been drafted and is being studied by Council committee and City Attorney prior to submittal to Eastside for negotiation and signing. Discussion followed. City Council Minutes April 99 1990 Page 2 AUDIENCE_ PARTICIPATION Mayor Messmer asked for audience input. Hearing none, the meeting was moved to the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Rig_ ht _of Way License Charles Swoope, 7319 18th Ave. N.E. quest Mr. Swoope was present and gave so e bcckarOeound tainir his ng wallewithin for the license. He wishes to con the City right of way. There was a question about an easement. oss he Hammerquist stated thereis aDed about becafoot drain useawemdotnotrknowtif property that we are con there is a pipe within the easement. By buildingthe retaining would not allow wall in the location Mr. Swoope is proposing, it any further improvements in the future. Hammerquist and Jauhola recommended approval of the issuance of the license if Mr. Swoope is willing to relocate his retaining t wall to provide minimum mf the wOf 10 feet from the existing p avemen to the front face Jauhola stated if the Council approved the license request, he recommended having Swoope grant the City a new easement document and pay for relocating the draining line. Discussion followed. Jack Woodman, neighbor of Mr. Swoope, spoke in favor of the retaining wall joining the wall that is already constructed. Hull moved to approve the request for the right of wayulicense with the stipulation that the retaining wall Seconded by Anderson. s with the line of the ajoining retaining wall. Cory moved to amend the motion to provide the party putting in the wall, would agree to hold the City harmless in regard to any problems created as far as drainage easement in that aea.Cory with clarified his amendment stating that if there is any problem any persons or entity in the area, in of way, thatrMr Swotopelagreeslto in the improvements in the right y claims that might be made against hold the City harmless from any the City as a result. ssed unanimously. The motion for the .Amendment to the motion pa ubject to the amendment, was passed approval of the license, s unanimously. License - Mulcahey, 535 Overlake Dr. E. (Tabled from Right of Way_ March ~meeting ) Jauhola gave an update on Mulcahey on this request. information he had received from Mr. Mr. Mulcahey and his architect were present on behalf of license request and presented the Coancil with draings drawings the elevation of the retaining wall in the way. requested as specified to the by the Planning Consultant. Hull -,-moved to grant the license as nl-a-rn-g requirements put together Seconded by Anderson, passed. the showing right of City Council Minutes April 91 1990 Page 3 REPORTS/DISCUSSION License_ with _E_astside _Disposal The City Manager stated he had some concerns on the License and would like to have Municipal Lieense. ice view the document before approving Discussion followed. The Council agreed to continue this License to the May meeting and also to put another ofarticle recycling for thenewsletter residents�explain further the functions Appointment the Civil Service Commission Manager recommended Richard Owens be reappointed on the Civil Service Commission effective May 1, approval of five councilmembers this appointment The City 3rd term With the allowed. to a 1990• can be Mr. Owens, along with the Chief, are in the process of re -doing the Civil Service Rules and it would be a loss to the City if he isn't reappointed. Discussion followed. The Council approved Richard Owens appointment to the Civil Service Commission with the stipulation that he resigns approximately October 1990, upon completion of revising the Civil Service Rules. Council Committee_Reports Finance be Hull reported on thithe°Pwereaworking onhangariances seem t�eportnto tractk He also statedY present to the Council. Personnel Hull 'reported on the process of the evaluation for the ecCity s Manager. He stated he wouldappreciate and suggestions as soon as possible. Contractual Services Messmer reported on the Library Services and just touched on the Fire Contract and its objectives. Public Works Jauhola reported on 84th Ave. improvements. As an arterial, Jauhola felt this project would be eligible for grant funding of design and construction at the 80 percent level through the State Transportation Improvement Board. A second funding source for constructing this project is the Public Works Trust Funds administered through the State Department of Community Development. This program does not provide a grant, but does provide a below market, low interest loan. The City Manager recommended Gray & Osborne apply for this funding. Discussion followed. City Council Minutes April 9, 1990 Page 4 The Mayor reported on megahouses which is an item at the present time in Mercer Island. He talked with the Planning Consultant to see where we stand on this. The Planning Consultant said that the City had implemented this when we had changed a number of our ordinances in regards to setback, heights, etc. City Manager's _Report The City Manager stated that the City Staff, the Park Board and the Public works committee reviewed the Indian Trail drainage project. He reported on their findings and will report further at the May meeting. He also stated that Medina had been reevaluated by the Fire Rating Bureau and was given a better fire rating. The City has gone from a class 4 rating to a class 3. Police Chief's Report The Chief stated that there is a pony in town called Cosmos who has not caused the City any problems. Since we do have an ordinance on the books, we had to bring this matter to the Council's attention. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Neeley, 7887 Overlake Dr. W., owners of the pony, were present. They stated since the ordinance does prohibit horses it makes no mention of ponies. They stated they have had Cosmos for 20 years and would like for him to spend his remaining years in Medina. The Chief did say there are two sets of rules, one for horses and one for dogs, nothing on ponies. Discussion followed. Cory recommended repealing the ordinance. The Council felt since we haven't had any problems up to now, repealing the ordinance would be their recommendation. The remainder of the Chief's report was accepted as submitted. Public Works Superintendent's Report Previously discussed. Treasurer's Rep ort Accepted as submitted. Ordinances/Resolutions _-_Final Action Ordinance No. 500 - Establishing offense for Inattentive Driving Mathewson made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 500, seconded by Hull. 7r Hull moved to amend the motion to "causes bodily harm and proper damage". Mathewson seconded the amendment, passed. Ordinance No. 500 passes as amended. Ordinance No. 503 - Requiring permits for all fences Cory made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 503, seconded by Anderson. Discussion followed. City Council Minutes April 9, 1990 Page 5 Cory moved this ordinance be tabled to the May meeting, Anderson seconded, passed. Ordinance No. 504 - Revising planning fees Anderson moved to adopt Odinance No. 504, Hull seconded, passed. Ordinance No. 505 - Limiting Councilmembers to two four year Mathewson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 505, seconded by Hull. Discussion followed. Hull moved to amend the ordinance to read "No councilmember shall be eligible to serve on the Council until at least four years has expired from the date last served on the Medina City Council. Cory seconded, passed as amended. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - FIRST REVIEW Ordin ncne No. 507 - All wing admristrati�e approval r certainning stru�tures ig ad itions to�onconfor confon1 Ordinance No. 508 - Adopting King County Household Hazardous Waste'Plan y Ordinance No. 509 - Limiting construction hours Ordinance N_o._51_0 - Prohibiting yard waste in regular garbage container' The above ordinances were reviewed and/or revised by the Council. OTHER BUSINESS New Business The Mayor stated the goal setting meeting is set for April 19, 1990. Claims Warrants Hull moved to accept for payment Claims Warrants #3046-3134, 993025, 993051 and Payroll warrants #10944-10986 be accepted as paid, Mathewson seconded, passed. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 PM. �ean Messmer', iiayor "'�" 4�-ilq-c�r,--M-;;rgaret Davis MEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 12, 1990 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 Messmer. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Anderson, Cory, Goldstein, Langenbach, Mathewson and Mayor Messmer Absent: Hull City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, City Engineer Jauhola, and Public Works Supervisor Hammerquist Absent: Chief of Police Race and City Attorney Wines MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Mayor Messmer moved that the following amendments be made to the February 12, 1990 minutes: Page 2, first paragraph third line, delete "which is" insert "and who are" effected by the drainage problems. Delete remainder of paragraph. Page 49 under item 4, after "Discussion followed", add "the salary increase recommendation was approved by the Council". Under City Manager's Report, third line after "study" add the sentence, "The Council approved the City's participation in the library study." Anderson moved to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Langenbach, passed. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Messmer asked for audience input. Hearing none, the meeting was moved to the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Right -of -Way _Revocation - Reed Cahill (tabled from February meeting �. _ The City Manager spoke on this issue. He stated the City Engineer, Public Works Superintendent and he reviewed the site. Mr. Cahill had been contacted and the City Manager felt they had come to a satisfactory resolution. The City Engineer reviewed what needs to be accomplished to resolve the problem. Cory made a motion to continue the revocation of Cahill's right- of-way license for 90 days. If the problem has been resolved, the Council will dismiss the revocation, seconded by Mathewson, passed. City Council Minutes March 12, 1990 Page 2 Right -of -Way _License Mulcahy, 535 Overlake Dr. W. The City Engineer reviewed the application. He stated, in building a house on this property, to get an acceptable grade to the driveway requires that the driveway traverse the right-of-way for a distance of about 100 feet. The other houses in the vicinity, due to the steepness of the natural slope, have to access their properties the same way which includes an easement across the neighboring properties. Langenbach recommended Mulcahy get together with the City Planner for a landscaping plan for the right-of-way. The Council recommended tabling this matter until the April meeting. Right -of -Way License _- _Allen, 3340 Evergreen Point Rd. The Public Works Superintendent reviewed this application. He stated Mr. Allen has applied for a right-of-way license to construct a two -tiered rock wall approximately 3 feet in height within the City right-of-way. Gloria Olson, 4805 NE 21st, Renton, was present on behalf of the Allen application. Discussion followed. Langenbach moved the application be granted conditioned upon the encroachment be no more than 3 feet in height and a minimum of 8 feet from the existing edge of the asphalt, and that the portion of the City's right-of-way inside the rockery be maintained in the natural vegetation state, and that crushed rock be placed along the 50 foot length of the rock wall in the manner consistent with the City's standards, to be used as a parking strip for Lake Lane. Cory seconded, the motion passed. Right -of -Way License_- Bailey - 8715 Overlake Dr. W. The Public Works Supervisor reviewed the application for the request to reconstruct a 6 foot fence in the City right-of-way, south of View Point Park. The location of the fence is presently 20 to 24 feet into the City right-of-way. Discussion followed. Langenbach moved the application be denied, seconded by Cory, passed. The Council directed the Park Board to consider a vegetation screen that would serve both the Bailey's and the City's interest. REPORTS/DISCUSSION Recycling, Household _Hazardous Waste _&_Yard Waste - Jean Sunborg, Recycling Coordinator Sundborg gave her background and what she has been working on since she took over the position in January. Sundborg discussed yard waste, compost bins, which she had on display, curb side collection and hazardous waste. She stated the residents have been very cooperative but recycling sign-ups need to be increased to reach a 35% reduction of waste by 1992. City Council Minutes March 121 1990 Page 3 Sunborg briefed them on new elements of the Eastside Disposal rates and services; biweekly recycling and yard waste separation. She stated the City must approve or disapprove the King Co. Solid Waste Plan by June 1, 1990, and the City is also responsible for adopting a procurement policy that favors use of recycled products and recyclable products. Discussion followed. The City Manager stated there will be a meeting of the representatives of the four towns at City Hall on April 28th at 4 PM. Several residents were concerned about the compost bins attracting rodents. Spring _Clean Up The Council was in agreement to discontinue the spring clean up due to the extreme cost to the City. They recommended an article be put in the newsletter and the Bellevue News alerting the residents. Council Committee Reports Personnel Mayor Messmer stated the City Manager's annual review is due. Contractual Services Mayor Messmer reviewed the status of Hunts Point Police Contract, the study of the Library System and the Fire Contract. He also _ brought the Council up-to-date on the aircraft noise progress. The Mayor reminded the Council that the City of Medina, along with Hunts Point, will be hosting the Suburban Cities meeting at the Overlake Golf and Country Club, Wednesday, March 14 at 6 PM and encouraged all to attend. Land & Tree Langenbach stated the committee is planning on having a meeting to review with the City Council, the Park Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission and the general public to inform them what we are doing and why, and all it consists of. The Committee would like to have a two hour presentation at the end of June at a public meeting. It will be an educational concept to enable everybody to hear what the Boards and Commissions have to say before it's officially released and before the Planning Commission starts its hearings on this project. City Manager's Report A few issues that were not previously discussed were the use of more consultant's time, and the copy machine and its uses. Police Chiefs Report Chief of Police was absent due to attending a Command School. His report was discussed and the City Manager answered questions that were asked. Public Works �Superintendent's _Report Previously discussed. City Council Minutes March 12, 1990 Page 4 Treasurer's Report Previously discussed. Ordinances/Resolutions_-_Final Action Ordinance No. 500 - Establishing offense for Inattentive Driving Langenbach made a motion to approve Ord. No. 500, seconded by Mathewson. Discussion followed. Langenbach withdrew his motion, Mathewson withdrew his second. The consensus of the Council was to table this ordinance for the April meeting at which time the Chief of Police will be present to answer the Council's questions. Ordinance No. 501 - Adopting King County Solid Waste Management Pfan _. Cory moved to adopt Ordinance No. 501, seconded by Goldstein, passed. Ordinance No. 502 - Updating dog and cat license requirements Langenbach made a motion to approve Ord. 502, seconded by Cory, passed. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS _FIRST ,REVIEW Ordinance No. 503 - Requiring permits for all fences and revising the value of construction requiring a permit. Ordinance No. 504 - Revising planning fees amending Medina Code Section 17.r4.020 relating to construction costs. Ordinance No. 505 - Limiting the service of City Council members to two consecutive terms. The above ordinances were reviewed and/or revised by the Council. OTHER BUSINESS The Mayor reviewed the packet he handed to the Councilmembers on PSCOG. Goldstein requested her name be removed as the third alternate to attend the PSCOG's meeting. Accepted. Claims Warrants Goldstein moved to accept for payment Claims Warrants #2943-3045, and payroll warrants #10901-10943 be accepted as paid, Cory seconded, passed. The regular meeting adjourned to Executive meeting at 10:40 PM. The Executive meeting returned to regular meeting at 10:55 PM. City Council Minutes March 12, 1990 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:56 PM. De Messmer, Mayor Carty Clerk, M g ret Davis MEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 122 1990 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 Messmer. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Goldstein, Hull,��'�``� Mathewson and Messmer. Absent: Anderson and Cory City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, Chief of Police Race, Public Works Supervisor Hammerquist, City Attorney Wines and City Planner Burke MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Hull moved to approve the minutes of January 8, 1990, seconded by Mathewson. Langenbach moved to amend page 4, 5th para. to read: Contracted Services Committee - Mike Anderson - recycling Dean Messmer - fire _ Personnel Committee - Mark Mathewson Tom Hull Finance Committee - Miriam Goldstein - Claims Warrants Ray Cory Tom Hull Public Works & Development Committee - Read Langenbach - Park Board Liaison, Joint Comm. Mike Anderson Intergovernmental Committee - Dean Messmer - PSCOG Ray Cory Mike Anderson The minutes were adopted as amended. Right -of -Way Revocation - Reed Cahill The City Manager brought the Council up to date on the status of the license. He stated the City Staff has been unable to get compliance on the conditions of the permit from Mr. Cahill, that — is the reason it was brought before the Council. A time limit needs to be established to complete the work required. The City Manager recommended continuing the public meeting but recommended tabling this issue until the March meeting to resolve the issues in question and also to have the City Engineer present for input. Medina City Council Minutes February 12, 1990 Page 2 Bill Neal, attorney, representing Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Reilly, 2750 Evergreen Pt. Rd., whose property abuts the Indian Trail path whlc-h- is- effected by the drainage problems. treat-ed by th-e- granting of the license. He -urged the G©un-cif to take -a firm s-ta n-d on t-h-ls is4u-e . Reed Cahill, 2637 77th P1. N.E. was present on behalf of his license. He gave some lengthy background on what has transpired up to the present time. He stated there had been some confusion _ over the size of the pipe that has been installed and he was anxious to get this problem resolved. The City Manager stated the confusion was whether the pipe installed should have been 18" or 12" pipe and whether it would be large enough to handle the flow. The other issue is accommodating surface water that has effected the Reillys on the other side of the driveway. A lengthy discussion followed. Hammerquist stated he has been in contact with Mr. Cahill addressing the specific conditions of the license that had not been complied with. The matter was then turned over to the City Attorney for resolution. The City Attorney sent a certified letter to Mr. Cahill informing him that a license revocation hearing would be held at the City Council meeting in February. After more discussion, the Council agreed to table this issue until the March meeting and encouraged the staff to work with both parties involved to either solve or remedy the problems. New Personnel _ Michael Sheehan, Parks Maintenance and Valerie Johnson, Police Clerk were introduced to the Council and audience. The City Manager informed the Council the City has a new recycling coordinator, Jean Sundborg. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Art Dietrich, 707 Overlake Dr. E., inquired about the meeting that was held with Congressman Miller pertaining to the airplane overflight noise. The Mayor gave a brief recap of the meeting and encouraged the audience to continue being active on this issue. Since there were no further items for discussion, the public hearing was closed. REPORTS/DISCUSSION Recommendations from the Park Board on removal and replacement of trees at Medina Beach Park. Langenbach, Ex-Officio to the Park, reviewed the revised list of trees to be removed, the replacement trees and costs for Medina Beach Park per Linnea Ferrell's cost proposal for $7,430. Langenbach also stated the replanting should be rescheduled simultaneously with the removal of the trees. Langenbach recommended the Council accept: 1) the Park Board's recommendation on the replanting program 2) the Park Board's recommendation on the proposal of the removal of the trees in the Medina Park. Medina City Council Minutes February 12, 1990 Page 3 Langenbach made his motions in 2 parts: 1. The Council approve the recommended plan submitted by the Park Board with the encouragement that the largest possible birches be obtained, seconded by Mathewson, passed. 2. The Council approve the Park Board's request to take down cottonwoods #1,2,3 and 4, and to plant immediately there- after the items setforth on page 4 of the Park Board's submittal, (attached) and having the City install the indicated items at City's cost. A minimum of one-year warranty be obtained on the Katsura and the Dogwoods, and further, in the event larger birches are located and cost more that the short fall be taken from the rhododendrons, azaleas and the flowering bulbs budget. That the total authorized expenditure for these items be no greater than $7,500, seconded by Mathewson, passed unanimously. A five minute recess was called. The meeting was resumed. Finalized schedule for permits _and _consulting _fees - Bob Burke The Planning Consultant reviewed the 1990 Revised Permit Fees that he submitted to the Council. An ordinance will be prepared for first review at the March meeting. Membership _in Puget Sound _Council of _Governments The City Manager stated a study was done by the Suburban Cities and a recommendation was made that the PSCOG be dissolved and some other agency be put in its place. Langenbach attended the last PSCOG meeting. He stated this is the last official year of PSCOG's existence by PSCOG's decision. It had decided to disband effective a year from June. Langenbach recommended the following: 1. If the City is going to adopt a resolution it should be effective as of June 1991. 2. Recommend the City Manager create a resolution effective June 1991. The Council recommended no action be taken at this time. Set _Date for _Goal Settings Meeting The Council tentatively set the date for Wednesday, April 18th from 6-9:30pm. --1989 Year -End Financial Report The City Manager gave a brief summary on the Budget Report and stated the year ended very well. He then turned it over to Goldstein, Finance Committee. Goldstein stated that Hull, City Manager, City Clerk along with herself met Friday at the City Hall to review the warrants. She also reviewed the process of the overall budget and stated everything appeared to be in very good standing. The City ended up with a surplus. She stated the City Manager indicated that Medina City Council Minutes February 12, 1990 Page 4 when building and development slows down, this will also be reflected in the revenue levels since the equalization consideration then takes over. The Mayor recommended the Finance Committee give some consideration to some reduction in the utility tax, increase in Park funding or addition to the Contingency Fund since the City ended the year with more funds than anticipated. He also stated that when the Committee has come to some decision, bring it back _ to the Council for action. Discussion followed. Land and Tree Recommendations Langenbach requested to renew the charter of the Tree Committee for an additional 90 days. The Committee has conclusions and recommendations which were submitted in the packet. They also have a draft of neighborhood by neighborhood rights of way and a rough draft regarding restrictions on individual lots for preservation of trees during the construction process primarily. The Council agreed the charter be extended for 90 days. The Mayor thanked Langenbac'n for his efforts and asked him to extend the Council's appreciation to the members of the committee for their willingness to stay on for another 90 days. Personnel Committee Rem ort Hull reported the Personnel Committee held its first meeting in January to begin review of the City's personnel policies. He stated, based on a preliminary review of the City's current _ employee compensation situation, the Personnel Committee recommends that the City Council approve the following: 1. 1990 Compensation plans The Committee recommended all City employees be granted a salary increase of 3% retroactive to January 1, 1990. The Committee also recommended that the City Manager and Police Chief be given authority to grant individual merit increases up to 4% effective on the anniversary date of the employee. 2. Long -Term compensation plans and policies The Committee recommends that future compensation plans consist of the following elements; annual adjustments, merit increases, and performance bonuses. 3. Target salary ranges 4. Statement of City compensation policy Discussion followed. City _Manager's Report Several items discussed were: hiring a intern to help put together a complete and library study. Police Chief's Report Accepted as submitted. university student as an building permit packet, Medina City Council Minutes February 12, 1990 Page 5 Treasurer's Report Accepted as submitted. ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONS - FINAL ACTION Ordinance No. 499 - An Ordinance adopting sections of the Revised Code_of _gto Waihnn governing controlled substances, prescription drugs and alcoholic beverages. Langenbach moved to adopt Ordinance No. 499, Goldstein seconded, passed. Resolution _No. _200 - A Resolution to authorize the application to the State of Washington for a Centennial Clean Water Fund Grant for the production of a Stormwater Drainage Comprehensive Plan. Langenbach moved to adopt Resolution No. 200, Hull seconded, passed. ORDINANCE - FIRST REVIEW Ordinance No. 500 - Establishing Offense for Inattentive Driving The Chief of Police gave the background for this ordinance. OTHER BUSINESS The limitations of term of office for Councilmembers was discussed at the February meeting. The City Attorney made reference to his letter enclosed in the packet on his findings. The Mayor recommended a proposed ordinance be submitted. The City Attorney brought the Council up to date on the Chow lawsuit and the changes that have been proposed. Claims Warrants Goldstein moved to approve for payment Claims Warrants #2834- 29422 892835, 982852, payroll -warrants #10858-10897, seconded by Hull, passed. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 pm. De Messmer, Mayor ����� City Clerk, Margaret Davis MEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 8, 1990 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 Pro Tem Messmer. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Anderson, Cory, Goldstein, Hull, Langenbach, Mathewson and Messmer City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, Chief of Police Race, Public Works Supervisor Hammerquist, City Engineer Jauhola and City Planner Burke Oath of _Office of _Newly Elected Councilmembers The City Clerk gave the Oath of Office to Councilmembers GDk%l Anderson, Hull, Langenbach and Messmer. Vote for Mayor Nominations were opened. Goldstein nominated Messmer for Mayor, seconded by Hull. There being no further nominations, nominations were closed, Messmer was elected Mayor by unanimous vote. Vote for Mayor Pro Tem Nominations were opened. Goldstein nominated Cory, seconded by Langenbach. No further nominations were made, Cory was elected Mayor Pro Tem by unanimous vote. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Langenbach moved to accept the minutes of December 11, 1989, as presented, seconded by Goldstein, passed. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Airplane _Overflight _Noise Sigrid Guyton was present on behalf of ECAAN. She and Dr. Rudolph have been involved with the citizens group against Airplane Overflight noise. She urgently requested the residents of Medina, once again, to write to their Congressmen and to the FAA to let them know how strongly they oppose the noise pollution. She also encouraged the council to meet with our Congressmen. The City Manager stated that Senator Miller would be attending a meeting at the City Hall on January 19, 1990, and encouraged the Councilmembers to attend. Art Dietrich, 707 Overlake Dr. E., suggested the City have a copy of a letter to be written to our Congressmen and the FAA available for the residents to use as a guide. Medina City Council Minutes January 8, 1990 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance No. 498 - An Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 17.72.O4O�Relating to Setbacks Where Access is Provided by a Private Lane. The Planning Consultant was present to give the background on this issue. The Mayor asked for public comments on this ordinance. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed. ACTION Langenbach moved that Ordinance No. 498 be adopted as submitted, Cory seconded, passed. REPORTS/DISCUSSION Recycling _Program/KC Solid Waste _Plan _- Joan _Griffes Griffes, Recycling Coordinator, gave a lengthy background on how King County would like the different communities to be committed to this program by reducing solid waste by 35% by the year 1992, and by 65% by the year 2000. She stated the program is working well in Medina. Griffes recommended one of the Councilmembers become involved in the recycling program in dealing with Eastside Disposal and to pass an ordinance proposing mandatory recycling for the City. Clearing Visual Area _at Intersections - Jauhola/Hammerquist The City Engineer reviewed the ordinance as it now reads and stated there are intersections where foliage has overgrown to where it presents a dangerous situation. The City does not have a policy to enforce this ordinance. The Mayor asked the Public Works Supervisor which intersections he felt the City should be concerned about and needed to be addressed. The Public Works Supervisor referred to the photos that were submitted to the Council for their viewing. He recommended either enforcing the Ordinance on main arterials or changing the ordinance. Discussion followed. The City Manager stated he would confer with the Planning Consultant, City Engineer and the City Attorney and bring back a policy proposal for evaluating the site distance at intersections. Also determine which recommendation to use, evaluate intersections, determine which type or standard we are going to use and how to enforce it. Tree Removal in Parks The City Manager stated the Park Board recommended Molly Beck, Northwest Arborvitae, submit a report to the City on the trees in Medina Beach Park. Linnea Ferrell, with Thomas Berger Assoc., was present and asked to give her report on which trees she felt should be removed or preserved, and if removed, what should be replanted. Mr. Graham Smith, 601 Evergreen Pt. Rd., adjacent property owner to park, spoke on behalf of his mother who resides there. He is real concerned about the cottonwood trees closest to his mother's bedroom window. He stated Mrs. Smith offered to pay to have the Medina City Council Minutes January 81 1990 Page 3 trees removed for her safety. Mr. Smith wanted to go on record as saying, if the cottonwood tree fell on his mother's house injuring her in any way, he would hold the City liable. The Council agreed to have the trees that are considered dangerous removed immediately, and direct the Park Board to take action on the other trees without going through a radical change that would alter the character of the park. Adopt a phased approach in making a transition from the cottonwoods to more desirable species as to eliminate liability we have today. Langenbach recommended the Council to authorize the City Manager to take the necessary steps as indicated on the plan under the supervision of Molly Beck or the appropriate designated person, but nothing further until the Park Board recommends their decision to the Council. Langenbach was nominated as Ex-officio to the Park Board. Police _Service Agreement with Hunts _Point Mathewson stated Hunts Point basically came to an agreement with Medina by coming to parity within 3 years. After 3 years, instead of having a designated amount they would be at parity with us. Hunts Point has basically accepted the City's proposal. Langenbach stated Hunts Point would like to have advance review and the right to comment on the Police portion of our next year's budget. TCI Franchise The City Attorney gave some background on the TCI Franchise and stated we have no control over the rates that are charged. He also stated that interest had been expressed in seeking proposals from other cable operators but felt this was not feasible based on a preliminary review. Discussion followed. The main complaint the residents had was in the response time of new hook ups and service. The Mayor recommended Anderson discuss the franchise in more detail with the City Attorney before the February meeting. The City Manager stated that Curtis Speck, General Manager, would be willing to come to the City Hall and meet with Medina residents. Cost of Living _Adjustment The City Manager stated the Police Guild's proposal was for a 3% salary adjustment in January to keep up with inflation, and an increase on their anniversary date based on their performance, if they merit it. The Chief of Police gave some background on the salary adjustment request. -- After some discussion, Hull recommended that two Councilmembers work with the City Manager and the Chief of Police within the next 30 days to work on a set of policies to be used this year and in future years for dealing with both merit and COLA increases. The Council can either accept or modify their recommendation and be in a position to adopt the policy and COLA increases. Medina City Council Minutes January 8, 1990 Page 4 The Mayor delegated Hull and Mathewson as a personnel subcommittee to work with the City Manager and Police Chief. The committee will review CPI and COLA increases on an annual basis to determine what is, if any, appropriate adjustments to apply to the schedule of set ranges. A 5 minute recess was called. Meeting was resumed. The Mayor recommended the following list of activities for the coming year and encouraged the volunteering of Councilmembers for each committee. Personnel Sub -Committee - Mathewson and Hull Cable TV - Anderson Finance & Budget Process - Goldstein, Cory and Hull Public Works Department - Langenbach and Anderson Intergovernmental - Airplane Noise and Contractual Services - Cory, Mathewson and Mayor Messmer City Manager's _Report The City Manager stated that there will be a workshop for newly elected officials, January 26th given by AWC. He also stated that Congressman Miller is planning to meet with the Council January 19th in the City Hall at 9 AM. The Council requested a member of ECAAN be present to represent the airplane noise issue. The Mayor requested the City Manager talk to Congressman Miller's office to get a feeling of the Mind of meeting that would be most effective. The City Manager stated Hunts Point and Medina will be hosting the March Suburban Cities meeting, March 14th at the Overlak e Golf and Country Club. The business starts at 6:00 PM and the topic will be "Ethics". Police Chief's Report Accepted as submitted. Public Work's Report Previously discussed. Treasurer's At2jort Accepted as submitted. ACTION Ordinance No. 494 - An Ordinance repealing Chapter 8.08 of the Medina Municipal code declaring key boxes to be a public nuisance. _ Hull moved that Ordinance No. 494 be accepted as presented, seconded by Cory, passed unanimously. ORDINANCE/FIRST REVIEW Ordinance No. 499 - An Ordinance adopting sections of the Revised Code of Washington governing controlled substances, prescription drugs, and alcoholic beverages. The City Attorney reviewed the background of this ordinance. Medina City Council Minutes January 8, 1990 Page 5 OTHER BUSINESS Terms for Councilmembers was asked to be put on the agenda for a discussion item. Review of commercial signs - Langenbach and Anderson Claims Warrant _ Goldstein moved to approve claims warrant 8No. 2729-2833 accepted aand paid. payroll warrants no. 10791-10857, 9 Seconded by Hull, passed. 4. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 11:35 PM. Dew Messmer, Mayor CP�y CIferk, Margaret Davis