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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-2005 - MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 14, 2005 7: 00 pm Medina City Hall 501 Evergreen Point Road CALL TO ORDER Mayor Odermat called the March 14, 2005, meeting of the Medina City Council to order, 7:02 pm. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Mary Odermat, Deputy Mayor Todd Nunn Council members Miles Adam, Drew Blazey (arrived 7:05), Katie Phelps, Bob Rudolph, and Pete Vall-Spinosa City Staff Present: Douglas Schulze, City Manager; Vicki Orrico and Scott Snyder, Ogden Murphy Wallace; Jeff Chen, Chief of Police; Joseph Gellings, Director of Development Services, Joe Willis, Interim Director of Public Works; and Rachel Baker, Administrative Assistant Consultants: Dan Nickel, The Watershed Company ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayo (7:02 pm) Odermat announced: • Vicki Orrico, Assistant City Attorney from Ogden Murphy Wallace, would attend meeting during absence of City Attorney, Wayne Tanaka • The Suburban Cities Association, Public Issues Committee meets March 16t" at 7:00 pm and would be preceded by the Small Cities Caucus at 6:00 pm at Renton City Hall • The Water Resource Inventory Area 8 (WRIA 8) Forum meets March 17t", from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, at Heritage Hall in Kirkland • The Puget Sound Regional Council (PRSC), Annual General Assembly will be March 241", from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at the Westin Hotel in Seattle • The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) project website has posted five discipline reports for the State Route 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Project. Other project descriptions and information can be found on the website. The draft Environmental Impact Statement is expected to become available either late spring early summer. Council No announcements. Staff (7:04 pm) Schulze announced: • Court of Appeals, oral arguments in Larkin versus City of Medina (Medina Store appeal) scheduled for April 21, 2005, at 9:30 am, and will be held at the University of Washington School of Law, and will be open to the public • Paulman versus City of Medina (Public Disclosure Act) was heard in King County Superior Court; Court ruled in favor of the City CONSENT AGENDA MOTION RUDOLPH, SECOND PHELPS TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: • Minutes from February 14, 2005 City Council Meeting • Minutes from February 28, 2005 Study Session • Approval of February 2005 Checks/Finance Officer's Report • Adoption of 2005 Update to Medina Comprehensive Plan MOTION PASSED 7-0, 7:10 PM. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (Non -Agenda Items) Jim Lawrence, 822 Evergreen Point Road, Medina (7:11 pm) Lawrence suggested city staff re -review mitigation level determination for Medina Store due to concerns regarding basement square footage and quantities of dirt to be moved. Lawrence requested council consider limiting basement size and building use. Mariam Naini, 1012 Evergreen Point Road, Medina (7:17 pm) Naini urged councilmembers consider crime prevention a priority and ensure funding and support would be available to the police force. John Dernpalmer, 1600 - 77th Avenue Northeast, Medina (7:18 pm) Dernpalmer spoke to the consideration of a K-9 Unit in Medina; following Council discussion he was asked to relinquish the microphone, as it would be an agenda topic. City Council Minutes March 14, 2005 Page 2 Paul Saad, 7644 Northeast Eighth Street, Medina (7:22 pm) F-0 Saad distributed documents supporting his position regarding the Medina Store and stated he does not currently support the project. Saad expressed concern regarding plans developed for the east end of second story, including, hip roof versus shed roof, large amount of storage space and potential use of store. Saad asked council to analyze inconsistencies, since potential project costs and cubic yards excavated would require level two mitigation. John Dempalmer, 1600 - 77th Avenue Northeast, Medina (7:27 pm) Dernpalmer quoted figures associated with ownership of Green Store property and said he previously attended a meeting with the property owner and suggested council be wary owner's trust. Gerry Zyfers, 7604 Northeast Eighth Street, Medina (7:29 pm) Zyfers commented regarding his concerns about store usage and suggested limiting the physical presence of the store, such as number of doors planned; and suggested council consider limiting the number of entrances on the east end of the building and building use. Mayor informally polled audience, and with Council's consent, declared Other Business item, Consideration to Accept Gift of K-9 Unit to the Medina Police Department, be moved to the top of meeting agenda, following Reports, due to number of residents in attendance for topic item (7:22 pm). REPORTS Police Department (7:40 pm) Chen answered Council inquiry regarding Police Department staff levels and crime activity report. Rudolph suggested department research feasibility of installing cameras at entrances into Medina to monitor entrances and exits from City. Chen indicated the Hunts Point Town Council has begun to seriously consider camera installation in their town. Rudolph volunteered to assist Chen with request. Development Services (7:46 pm) Gellings provided costs and revenues associated with administration of the tree code and answered council inquiries regarding review requirements and appeal process. City Council Minutes Page 3 March 14, 2005 Public Works Department (7:56 pm) Willis summarized dumpster relocation proposal and noted maintenance crew has been busy performing general maintenance in the city. City Manager (7:58 pm) Schulze answered inquiries from Adam regarding resident facilitated on-line discussion group. Orrico conveyed her firm could provide the city with disclaimer language regarding the on-line discussion group. OTHER BUSINESS Consideration to Accept Gift of K-9 Unit to Medina Police Department (8:02 pm) Schulze stated the City has received an offer of a donation for start-up costs associated with a K-9 Unit (canine and handler) and recommended Council discuss and take action whether to accept gift due to financial implications involved. Mayor opened floor to public participation (8:04 pm). Steve Brustkern, 2012 77hAvenue Northeast, Medina (8:04 pm) Brustkern introduced Faye, a guide dog in training, and stated he is currently a 13-year Medina resident, but previously resided in small communities with K-9 Units. Residents of those communities appreciated K-9 Units and highly recommended gift acceptance. John Dernpalmer, 1600 - 7r Avenue Northeast, Medina (8:05 pm) Dernpalmer expressed Medina has needed a K-9 unit in the community for some time and further commented on a canine's ability to help police and protect residents. Scott Hannah, Emergency Preparedness Chair, (8:07 pm) Hannah, a 17-year Medina resident, recommended acceptance of the gift. Hannah stressed the importance of having a canine in the community, which would serve as a dual-purpose asset for both emergency services and community safety and security. Bob Buote 1810 — 73rdAvenue Northeast, Medina (8:11 pm) Buote, Director of Security for Gates Estate in Medina, spoke as both a resident and on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Gates in support of the proposal. Buote expressed a K-9 Unit would provide a significant enhancement for the safety and security of Medina citizens and police officers. He stated the department's quality of service would be enhanced and its capabilities would be improved with employment of K-9 Unit. City Council Minutes March 14, 2005 Page 4 Jim Arata, Medina (8:13 pm) Arata, Medina resident and sergeant with the Seattle Police Department, spoke in support of proposal, stating it would be an invaluable tool and is needed in Medina. Arata conveyed the department has a responsibility to provide a professional response to residents and requires a resource such as a K-9 unit to serve the community. He further stressed the importance of accepting responsibility to nurture and encourage public donations. Resident declared willingness to speak and discuss topic further with others that may have questions. Bruce McCaw, Medina (8:17 pm) Ten-year Medina resident concerned about uprising of residential issues in the city and declared support for proposal. McCaw expressed how K-9 Unit would enhance department's abilities and effectiveness to protect and support the safety of residents and officers. Fred McConkey, Mayor, Town of Hunts Point (8:19 pm) McConkey conveyed Hunts Point town council and residents appreciate the relationship sharing services with Medina, including the police department, and strongly support addition of K-9 Unit. McConkey requested determination of town's portion of the expense and expressed appreciation of donation. McConkey discussed town's camera installation project and indicated the camera would be operational in a couple of months and would connect to Kirkland dispatch. Jeri Boettcher, Town Council, Town of Hunts Point (8:20 pm) Concurred with Mayor McConkey. Mayor closed floor to public comment, 8:21 pm. Chen credited Officer Julie Wight for creation of the proposal and Officer Dan Yourkoski for assistance with the proposal. Chen answered council inquiry and discussion followed. Schulze indicated a budget amendment could be presented at the April 11, 2005 City Council meeting. MOTION NUNN, SECOND RUDOLOPH, TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT FOR K-9 UNIT TO MEDINA POLICE DEPARTMENT, MOTION PASSED 4-3, ADAM, BLAZEY AND VALL-SPINOSA OPPOSED, 9:23 PM. City Council Minutes March 14, 2005 Page 5 Mayor declared recess, 9:23 pm and meeting reconvened, 9:34 pm. During break, Assistant City Attorney, Vicki Orrico, left meeting. Scott Snyder, associate attorney, Ogden Murphy Wallace, attended on Orrico's behalf. Odermat announced item, Consideration of Code Enforcement and Public Works Interlocal Agreements with Towns of Hunts Point and Yarrow Point, would be pulled from discussion, however, Town of Hunt's Point Mayor, Fred McConkey, would address Council prior to Public Hearing. Consideration of Code Enforcement and Public Works Interlocal Agreements with Towns of Hunts Point and Yarrow Point (9:34 pm) Schulze stated the Mayor of Yarrow Point informed him Yarrow Point would not consider the interlocal agreement with Medina. McConkey expressed Hunt's Point would not be interested in the temporary agreement proposed by Council, but would consider a future agreement, if permanent and full - service in nature. McConkey stated Hunt's Point would like to continue coordination of Willis's service with Medina until completion of Hunt's Point Road. PUBLIC HEARING Critical Areas Ordinance (9:39 pm) Gellings provided history of ordinance requirement and recommended ordinance adoption as presented in council packet. Following discussion, Mayor opened floor to public comment, 9:46 pm Anthony Pagones, 2643 Evergreen Point Road, Medina (9:46 pm) Property owner indicated his architect currently in middle of the design phase for beach house construction, as allowed under current zoning regulations, and suggested council adopt the ordinance with an effective date of 60-days from adoption to ensure he could complete a proper submittal. Franz Lazarus, 2651 Evergreen Point Road (9:47 pm) Resident described property and conveyed he has not yet begun the redevelopment process, but indicated a six-month delay in ordinance adoption would provide adequate time to begin process and inclusion in vesting rules. Property owner declared ordinance unfair, as it deprives homeowners unable to develop within the next 30-60 days, and devalues properties. City Council Minutes _- March 14, 2005 Page 6 Mayor closed floor to comment, 9:49 pm. Discussion followed. MOTION VALL-SPINOSA, SECOND ADAM, TO ADOPT 2005 AMENDMENTS TO THE CRITICAL AREAS ORDINACE AS RECOMMENDED BY MEDINA PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH CHANGE TO SECTION THREE, AMENDING EFFECTIVE DATE 60-DAYS AFTER PASSAGE, MOTION PASSED 5-2, BLAZEY AND NUNN OPPOSED, 10:13 PM. OTHER BUSINESS Consideration of Event Planner for 50t" Anniversary Celebration (10:14 pm) Phelps summarized proposal from The Green Door Event Planners, which was distributed during previous City Council meeting, and suggested events selected from proposal and associated cost estimates. Schulze conveyed staff assistance would be provided to coordinate event with the event planners. Schulze indicated a budget amendment could be placed on the April 11, 2005 Consent Agenda. BY CONSENSUS, COUNCIL AGREED TO AUTHORIZE EVENT PLANNER AND A BUDGET NOT TO EXCEED $25,000, 10:32 PM. Review of Consultant Qualifications for Public Opinion Survey (10:34 pm) Councilmembers Nunn and Adam volunteered to review consultant qualifications with Schulze and provide opinions. Council agreed Schulze would determine finalist. Council Agenda Calendar (10:39 pm) During discussion, it was determined a quorum would not be available for the March 28, 2005 Study Session and the meeting was cancelled. EXECUTIVE SESSION Odermat adjourned the regular meeting into Executive Session. Schulze announced the Executive Session would be approximately thirty minutes and discussion would encompass labor negotiations and no action was anticipated (10:47 pm). City Council Minutes March 14, 2005 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT FAVOR, 11:25 PM. The March 14, 2005 regular meeting of the Medina City Council adjourned, 11:25 pm. Due to absence of a quorum for March 28, 2005 Study Session, the meeting will be canceled. The next City Council meeting will be held Monday, April 11, 2005, 7:00 pm. May r Ma Pdermat Attest: Rachel Baker, Administrative Assistant