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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-2012 - MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Medina City Hall, Council Chambers 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina Monday, January 9, 2012; 5:30 pm SPECIAL MEETING The January 9, 2012 Special Meeting of the Medina City Council was noticed pursuant to RCW 42.30.080. In the absence of an elected mayor and deputy mayor, the meeting was called to order by the city attorney at 5:35 pm and city clerk conducted roll call. The Special Meeting was immediately recessed into Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i), to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. It was estimated council would meet in executive session for 60 minutes. Council members Boyd, Decker, Dicharry, D. Lee, J. Lee, Luis, and Phelps; city manager, city clerk, city attorney, and special counsel Stephanie Alexander and Tom Holt, Michael and Alexander PLLC; and Jeffrey Myers, Law Lyman Daniel Kamerrer; were present. Attorneys Alexander, Holt and Myers departed meeting and public works director and development services director entered meeting at 6:10 pm. Executive Session also included discussion pertaining to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a), collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations, including contract negotiations, grievance meetings, and discussions relating to the interpretation or application of a labor agreement; or (b) that portion of a meeting during which the governing body is planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress. Executive Session concluded at 6:22 pm. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER City clerk called the January 9, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Medina City Council to order at 6:30 pm. City Council Minutes Page 2 January 9, 2012 ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Patrick Boyd, Jay Decker, Doug Dicharry, David Lee, Janie Lee, Michael Luis, and Katie Phelps City Staff Present: Donna Hanson, City Manager; Bruce Disend, City Attorney, Kenyon Disend; Mark Thomas, Police Chief; Robert Grumbach, Development Services Director; Joe Willis, Public Works Director; Nancy, Adams, Finance Director; and Rachel Baker, City Clerk City clerk led members of the audience, council members, and staff in the Pledge of Allegiance. OATH OF OFFICE City clerk administered Oath of Office to Mr. Jay Decker and Mr. Michael Luis who were elected to serve Medina City Council position number four and six respectively. ELECTION OF MAYOR Council member J. Lee nominated council member Michael Luis and council member Phelps nominated Patrick Boyd to serve as 2012-2013 Mayor. Following a roll call vote of 4-3, Luis was elected to serve as mayor. Council members Decker, D. Lee, J. Lee and Luis voted in favor and council members Boyd, Dicharry and Phelps voted in opposition. ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR Council member Boyd nominated council member Phelps and council member J. Lee nominated D. Lee to serve as 2012-2013 Deputy Mayor. Council allowed comments from audience concerning election. Heija Nunn and Judie O’Brien spoke in favor of David Lee. Miles Adam spoke in favor of Katie Phelps. Following a roll call vote of 6-1, Phelps was elected to serve as deputy mayor. Council members Boyd, Decker, Dicharry, D. Lee, Luis and Phelps voted in favor and council member J. Lee voted in opposition. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Phelps requested to add discussion item and possible vote of support for Eastside Pathways under Other Business. MOTION DICHARRY AND SECOND D. LEE TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED AND MOTION CARRIED 7-0 AT 6:51 PM. City Council Minutes Page 3 January 9, 2012 PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor read guidelines concerning public comment period and opened floor to public comment at 6:51 pm. Medina resident Kay Koelemay proposed three resolutions for council members, city management and Medina community as a whole to treat one another with respect. Medina resident M3 Sweatt urged council and community members to play well together and respect one another and asked council members to listen to the community. Medina resident Miles Adam wished the best to the council and newly elected mayor and deputy mayor. Mr. Adam hoped for two items, first that council will cooperate with one another and present a professional image to citizens, and second council will consider fiscal responsibility as a priority. Medina resident Roger Ngouenet reminded council members many residents are property owners and to act as a good board of directors. Medina resident Heija Nunn expressed hope for a discussion about expanding information push to residents, especially for shoreline management plan update. Residents inquired if a public summary will be provided concerning litigation. Mayor closed public comment period at 7:03 pm. PRESENTATION Bill Henningsgaard provided a summary of Eastside Pathways program and requested endorsement of support from the City. Mayor asked council if discussion and potential action of item could be moved up agenda to accommodate presenter. No objections were voiced. MOTION PHELPS AND SECOND DICHARRY FOR THE CITY OF MEDINA TO BE AN OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF EASTSIDE PATHWAYS. MOTION CARRIED 7-0 AT 7:09 PM. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Planning commission chair Judie O’Brien invited council members to attend a planning commission meeting, stressed her interest in either the chair or vice chair’s participation on the interview panel for vacant position, and emphasized importance of communication to community concerning shoreline master program update. Emergency committee chair Kay Koelemay reminded those present of January 19 emergency committee meeting at St. Thomas Church and the importance of attendance of medical professionals from the Points communities for discussion and education about emergency response. City Council Minutes Page 4 January 9, 2012 City manager provided brief update and department managers responded to inquiries from council members. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Boyd AND SECOND Dicharry TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA AND MOTION CARRIED 7-0 AT 7:31 PM. - Approval of December 12, 2011 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes - Approval of December, 2011 Check Register Claim check numbers 52385 through 52480 in the amount of $296,743.02, payroll check numbers 3352 through 3362 in the amount of $256,921.94, and voided AP check number 52460 (wrong vendor used), there were no canceled or voided AP or payroll checks. - Receipt of Approved October 26, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Receipt of Approved November 28, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Draft 2012 Legislative Agenda (7:31 pm) City manager summarized business item. MOTON DICHARRY AND SECOND PHELPS TO APPROVE PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A JOINT LETTER FROM THE POINTS COMMUNITIES TO OUR STATE LEGISLATORS. MOTION CARRIED 7-0 AT 7:33 PM. 2012 Council Meeting Schedule and Retreat and City Council Agenda Calendar (7:33 pm) City manager provided summary of council calendar and upcoming business items. The proposed January 23 study session date conflicted with council member D. Lee and city attorney’s calendars. Alternative dates to hold a training session and retreat will be offered. Council member Phelps requested discussion concerning city communication. Dicharry stated he preferred study sessions beginning no earlier than 6:00 or 6:30 pm. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor opened public comment period at 7:48 pm. Kay Koelemay referenced January 6, 2012 Bellevue Reporter article authored by Nat Levy noting Grant Degginger’s comments related to his experience with the Bellevue City Council. Wilma Edmonds informed council members about an emergency preparedness program produced by the hospital at the University of Washington. Public comment period closed at 7:50 pm. City Council Minutes Page 5 January 9, 2012 ADJOURNMENT MOTION PHELPS AND SECOND DICHARRY TO ADJOURN THE JANUARY 9, 2012 REGULAR MEETING OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED 7-0 AT 7:51 PM. The January 9, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Medina City Council adjourned at 7:51 pm. The Medina City Council will hold its next Regular Meeting on Monday February 13, 2012, at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at Medina City Hall, 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina. Michael Luis, Mayor Attest: Rachel Baker, City Clerk Minutes approved 02/13/2012.