HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-24-2004 - Agenda PacketMEDINA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AGENDA
May 24, 2004 7:00 p.m.
501 Evergreen Point Road Medina, WA
A. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL (Adam, Blazey, Nunn, Odermat, Phelps, Rudolph, Vail-Spinosa)
C. ANNOUNCEMENTS 7:05 p.m.
1. Mayor
2. Council
3. Staff
D. DISCUSSION
1. Building Permit Process 7:10 p.m.
2. City Hall Summer Hours 8:40 p.m.
E. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Land Acquisition 9:00 P.M.
F. ADJOURNMENT 9:15 p.m.
CITY OF MEDINA
Development Services
501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039 425.454.9222
www.medina-wa.gov
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 18, 2004
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joseph Gellings, AICP, Planning Director
RE: Building Permit Process
RECOMMENDATION: No recommendation — discussion item only.
POLICY IMPLICATION: This items deals with administrative procedures only.
BACKGROUND: Staff appreciates the opportunity to discuss the details of the building
permit process with the City Council. We envision this agenda item proceeding very differently than most
development -related council agenda items in that the discussion will be open-ended. We are not
requesting or anticipating any council action at this time. The format of the discussion we have planned
for is to have myself and Building Official Bob Rohrbach trace the steps of a typical building permit
applicant as depicted in the attached flowchart. We are planning for this to take one and one half to two
hours with the assumption and hope that council members will frequently ask questions.
There are several ways that one could present building permit procedures. In an effort to make the topic
interesting and relevant we have decided to develop a flowchart depicting the entire process from the
perspective of a homeowner seeking to build a new large house in Medina. The attached flowchart
depicts the major tasks that the owner (or, most commonly, the owner's architect) must execute to obtain
the building permit. It should be noted that using this "owner's perspective" system means that the flow
chart displays many tasks beyond the authority of the City of Medina such as an electrical permit (issued
by State of Washington Dept. of Labor and Industries) or even the task of designing a heating -/ventilation /
air conditioning system to the Washington State Energy Code (the plans are reviewed by Medina but the
regulations are entirely set by State of Washington). Tasks of this nature are depicted in white boxes with
red outlines.
In developing the flowchart, staff had to struggle with the question of what is a typical plan review. Not
only is there great variance in the size and shape of new Medina homes but also there is also great
variance in how the technical aspects of a project can complicate the process. For this reason, we have
outlined what "complicating aspects" are assumed and are not assumed in the flow chart.
Complicating Aspects Assumed:
• The applicant requests a variance from maximum building height.
• The property's access does meet private lane turnaround requirements.
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• The property is substandard in size and must be proven to be legal.
• Storm water detention is required where the property is located.
• The intensity of construction requires a level 2 construction mitigation
• plan.
Complicating Aspects Not Assumed:
• The project requires a Shorelines Management permit.
• The project includes a swimming pool requiring a special use permit.
• The project is a remodel retaining nonconformities and is subject to a
• limited scope.
• The project encroaches on a steep slope and requires a technical variance.
• The project requires a 2nd electrical permit for landscape lighting.
As a result of these assumptions, the project depicted here is a very plausible project for Medina. The
project aspects listed under the "not assumed" heading are aspects that are frequently seen with Medina
projects. Indeed, it is not inconceivable that a project would be proposed in Medina having a complexity
commensurate with all of the aspects contained in both lists. However, in an effort to depict a more
"typical project" we are only discussing the aspects in the first list.
Graphical techniques have been used in the flowchart to depict the most logical process for executing all
of the tasks. After reviewing this process though, staff will spend some time discussing instances where
the ideal path is not followed and typical scenarios where applicants end up frustrated with the process or
otherwise upset with the Development Services Department. We hope that this presentation is beneficial
for the council and we look forward to an open-ended discussion.
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City Manager's Office
501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039 425.454.9222
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 17, 2004
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Doug Schulze, City Manager
RE: Discussion of City Hall Summer Hours
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion item per City Council request. If Council consensus is reached,
direction may be provided to City Manager and formal action taken at June 14`t' meeting.
POLICY IMPLICATION: No financial impact to budget. City Hall business hours are established by
ordinance. Council action is required to modify hours of operation.
BACKGROUND: During the May 10, 2004 City Council meeting, a request to discuss this
issue at the May Study Session was made by Council Member Phelps. The City Council agreed to add
the discussion summer hours to the Study Session agenda. Several attachments are included, which
provide more background regarding this topic. The City Council authorized a summer hours schedule in
June 2001, which was the first year City Hall hours during the summer months were changed to 7:00 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m., Monday — Thursday. The four -day workweek was originally proposed as a response to
Governor Locke's Executive Order requiring local governments and state agencies to reduce energy
consumption as well as several other actions. The first summer was agreed to as a trial period, which
would be reconsidered the following year.
During the first summer, City staff received only a few comments regarding the four -day schedule. A few
customers complained after arriving on a Friday for permit related business and found City Hall closed.
When they returned during business hours and City staff explained that the City had extended hours on
Monday — Thursday, they were supportive of the change and appreciated the opportunity to conduct
business earlier in the day. I worked every Friday except three or four during the 2001 summer. City Hall
was not open to the public however I frequently opened the door when I heard someone and answered
phone calls at my extension.
During the 2002 summer, City Hall staff continued the four -day schedule, but City Hall remained open
Monday — Friday. The four administrative staff alternated schedules of Monday — Thursday and Tuesday —
Friday, which did not work well when one of the four took vacation leave or some other leave on a Monday
or Friday. As a result, the four -day schedule with Friday closure was continued last year.
The four -day schedule has been used from Memorial Day through Labor Day, which is a period of
fourteen weeks. This includes the Fridays of holiday weekends (Memorial Day, Independence Day and
Labor Day), which are frequently very slow business days and busy park use days.
The four -day schedule has been very well -received by City staff and requires no City expense. The four -
day schedule also makes approximately 10 — 15 parking spaces available for park users on Fridays. The
Friday closures do create an occasional inconvenience for customers who are unaware of the four -day
schedule.
Options for consideration:
1) Move to June 14`' meeting for discussion/action;
2) Authorize four -day schedule effective June 1 through September 3;
3) Authorize four -day schedules with existing M — F hours, effective June 1 through September 3;
4) Do not authorize four -day schedules.
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AWC
1:S(h' L-krI!)N OF WASHINGTON CI F«-S
January 29, 2001
TCr ayo�, City Managers, City Clerks
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SUBJECT Gavernor'x H'nargy Supply Atsrt
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Please find wirh this memo, the Govemor's Energy Supply Alert Order No. Ol -03 that directs all state
and local governmental agencies in Washington to take all measures necessary and advisable to
decrease total electricity and natural gas use in owned or leased building and offices by ten percent,
and decrease and or shift electricity consumption from the peak demand periods of A a.m. to 10 a.m.
and 4 p_m. to 8 p.m. This order will be effective for at least 90 days. Also please firni with this
memo, a document entitled Government Agency Energy Curtailment Procedures that outline,,,
measures to decrease total electricity and natural gas use.
Governor Locke announced this order during a press amferenee on Friday, January 26, 21(*l, in this
press onference, Govemor Locke said that his office would be working with the A-ssmiation of
Washington Cities (A WC) to get the word out and reports back. The Governor is asking for loc>*J
governments to monitor this- to publicize their effi)rts; and report back to their associations. A WC
will be assisting our cities; in responding to Governor Locke_
Please take action, as soon as possible, as stated in ill of the Government Agency Energy
Curtailment Procedures to assign a management team member with the responsibility of
implementing this order. Please reply to this memo by email or by calling Susan Greenlee
at AWC 360-7534137, with the name, phone number and emafl address of your
management team member so that AWC will have a contact for getting the word out and
reports back.
in Order No. 01-03, Governor Locke emphasized that u Only through conservation can we
ensure that we will have adequate power supplies at affordable rates during this period of
uncertainty. It is incumbent on us, as pnblic officials, to both do our part to conserve
energy, and set an example for others to follow."
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Governor's Energy Supply alert Order No. 01-03
(Energy Conservation)
To: All State and Local Governmental Agencies
All public officials should be aware that we are experiencing serious supply and price problems
in the western United States electric power grid. Problems originating in California have affected
power supplies and costs in other states, including Washington. The situation is verf complex,
involving factors Stich as low water supplies in reservoir behind dams, increased competition, for
natural gas supplies, and the failure of California's attempt to deregulate the generation and
distribution of electricity,
i have repeatedly called upon the people and businesses of the state of Washington to conserve
energy. Only through conservation can we engurc that we will have adequate power supplies at
affordable rates during this period of uncertainty. it is incumbent on us, as public officials, to
both do our part to conserve energy, and set an example for others to follow.
Accordingly, pursuant to the Proclamation of the Governor, dated January 26, 2001, declaring an
energy supply alert, and under the powers 1"nted in Chapter 43.2 1 G RCW, I hereby order as
follows:
All .state, county, city, town and other governmental agencies in Washington shall take all
measures necessary and advisable to decrease total electricity and natural gas use in owned or
]eased buildings and offices by ten percent, and decrease and or shift electricity consumption
from the peak demand periods of 8 a.m. to l0 a m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Attached is a sheet of suggested measures to help meet this goal. Questions or requests for
technical assistance should be directed to the Energy Program of the Washington State
Department of General Administration at 360-902-7300. Additionally, for technical assistance on
energy efficiency for commercial offices or institutional buildings call the Energy Ideas
Clearinghouse at 800-872-3568 or visit its website at www.rnerizyideas.org.
This order is efTective immediately, shall remain in place for the duration of the energy Supply
alert and all extensions of such alert, and is subject to suspension or modification by frrrthcr
order of the governor. As it applies to state agencies, until its expiration, this order supercedes
Gvvianor's Directive No, 01-01, dated January 8, 2001. "The legislature's Joint Committee on
Energy and Utilities, which has reviewed this order, has been consulted, This order is deemed
necessary to preserve and protect the public health, safety, and gtneral welfare, and to minimize,
to the fullest extent possible, the injurious economic, social and environmental consequences of
the energy supply alert.
SO ORDERED, this 26ih day of January, 2001
Gary Lucke, Gevemor —
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Government Agency Energy Curtailment Procedures
The :otlowing measures should be applied in all buildings and offices order to decrease total
electricity and natural gas use by ten percent, and decrease and or shirk electricity consumption
from peak demand periods of 3 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.:
1 . Assign a management team member with the responsibility of implementing this order.
2. Turn off office and task lights when not in use. When possible use task light, rather than
overhead lights (open blinds for natural light). Turn off all nonessential lighting including
decorative lighting and non-secvtity outdoor lighting; this includes turning off the capital
dome lights. Remove extra bulbs from over lighted work areas_ (Office buildings frequently
use more lights than needed.)
At the close of business, turn uff all task lights, overhead lights, computer screens, office
equipment, and, as possible, personal computers.
Reduce heating temperature settings and or raise air conditioning settings. Particularly focus
on setting thermostats to reduce the heating or cooling load by 2 or 3 degrees Fahrenheit
between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Permit employees to use portable space beaters in heated spaces
only when working during evening or weekend hours when central heating systems are
turned off.
3. Turn off computer screens when not in use for an hour or more.
4. Coordinate each facility's Janitorial staff to work during hours of building operation or to turn
off all the lights except in the immediate area in which they arc cleaning.
5. Turn water heaters down_ Where water heaters are not needed for cafeterias, laundries, or
bathing, turn them down to 95 or 100 degrees Fahrenheit. If possible, rum them off at night
and weekends. Turn off individual coffee makers. Turn up thermostats on refrigerators.
6. Remove light bulbs from all vending machines located in lighted areas. For cold, drink
machines, consider installing vending misers that reduce the compressor use during periods
when no one is buying beverages or consider unplugging vending machines overnight.
Direct executive agencies with institutional facilities such as prisons or hospitals to shift
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ours of laundry operation to the non -peak hours of the day or night, as possible.
S. Consider implementing each or any of the following longer term measures that will ensure
that government agency buildings grow increasingly energy efficient: 1) implement energy
performance contracting; the Department of General Administration can assist with private
sector, third -party financing of energy conservation measures; 2) require all new buildings
that are government facilities or leased by government agencies to undergo building
commissioning (this requirement becomes code effective 7/1/01); 3) schedule a replacement
of all exit lighting with LED (light emitting diode) exit signs. LED's last 20 times longer than
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conventional signs, reducing energy and maintenance costs about $35 per year; 4) adopt
procurement policies and practices that ensure agencies are buying products and services that
deliver energy savings.
9. Reduce power use in any other ways that are feasible. Work through normal channels and do
not exceed your authority in leased facilities.
Agencies are asked to be conservation models in this effort. However, any required measure may
bo-waived by the agency head or his or her designee at any place where the measure would
prevent necessary work or endanger staff, clients, or the public. What possible, agencies should
try to put alternative measturs in place to offset any waiver.
For further administrative or technical assistance contact Karen Purtee at the Department of
General Administration at 360-902-7194. Additionally, for technical assistance on energy
efficiency for commercial offices or institutional buildings call the Energy Ideas Clearinghouse
at 800-872-3568 or visit its website at. www.energ3ddcas.org
These measures should be implemented immediately, and remain in force until further notice.
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CITY OF MEDINA
Memorandum
DATE: January 31, 2001
TO: City Staff
FROM: Doug Schulze, City Manager
RE: Governors Energy Supply Alert Order No. 01-03
CC: Mayor and City Council
COMMENT:
Governor Locke has issued the attached Energy Supply Alert Order directing all state
and local governmental agencies in Washington to take all measures necessary and
advisable to decrease total electricity and natural gas use in owned or leased buildings
and offices by ten percent. The order also directs the shifting of electrical consumption
from the peak demand periods of 8 a.m. to 10 a m. and 4 p m. to 8 p.m.
Public Works Superintendent Carl Burris has been assigned responsibility for
implementing this order.
The following measures should be applied to decrease electrical and natural gas
consumption by the City of Medina
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I Turn off office and task lights when not in use. When possible, use a task light
instead of overhead lights or open blinds for natural light. Turn off all
nonessential lighting including decorative lighting and non -security outdoor
lighting.
2 At the close of business, turn off all task lights, overhead lights, computer
screens, office equipment, and, if possible, personal computers.
3. Reduce heating temperature settings by 2 or 3 degrees.
4. Avoid the use of personal space heaters.
5. Turn off computer screens when not in use for an hour or more.
6_ Reduce power use in any other way that is feasible
Thank you for your cooperation
501 EVERGREEN POINT ROAD • P O EOX '44 • MEDINA, WA 98039-01!4
TELEPHONE 425-154-9222 • FAX 425-454-8490 • POLiCE 425-454-1332
CITY OF MEDINA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 24, 2001
TO: City Employees
FROM: Carl Burris, Public Works Superintendent
RE: Conserving Energy
COMMENT:
To comply with the request from Governor Locke to reduce the amount of electricity
used in Washington State by a minimum of ten percent, the following are suggestions
on how to help conserve energy. Following these suggestions will help decrease the
energy costs for the City of Medina as well as comply with the Governor's request.
1. When office space will be empty for more than one hour, turn off the lights.
2. With the changing season, leave the lights off and use natural lighting to
illuminate office space.
3. Do not open windows to get a breeze, the air conditioning system will think that
it is too warm, and run all of the time trying to cool the building down.
4. Use only the light necessary to safely move about in City Half during the
evenings or at night.
5. Close the blinds on the East, South, and West sides of City Hall. This will
reduce the build up of heat in the building during the day.
6. When through working for the day, make sure that you turn off everything that is
electrical. Turn off all computers, monitors, printers, copying machines,
shredders, coffee pots, and scanners to conserve energy. Letting electrical
equipment go into sleep mode only reduces the amount of energy they use, not
stop using energy.
CITY OF MEDINA
Memorandum
DATE: June 12, 2001 ddd
TO: See Distribution List
FROM: Doug Schulze, City Manager
RE: Summer Hours
COMMENT:
I have received several requests from City staff to implement a 4-day work week during
the summer months. The City Council has agreed to a trial period of 4-day work weeks
beginning July 1 through August 31. This is an optional schedule for administrative,
office, clerical and public works staff Of course. the 4-day week will require 10 hour
days and extended City Hall hours.
During the period of July 1 through August 31, City Hall will be open from 7 00 a.m. to
5.30 p.m., Monday — Thursday. City staff who do not wish to take advantage of the 4-day
week may continue with the current work hours, however, City Hall will not be open to
the public on Fridays.
City staff who choose to take advantage of the 4-day work week must understand the
following
Vacation and sick leave will be taken at a rate of 10 hours/day
during this period.
Holidays will be credited as 8 hours so an additional 2 hours will
need to be covered during the work week to achieve a 40 hour
work week.
If you have any questions regarding this issue, please feel free to contact me.
Distribution List:
Burdue Jan Fischer, Craig Schultz, Jenny Consultants
Burford, Jamie Goodman, Donna Stifler, Dave
Burris. Carl
Crickmore, Pat
Knapp, Mike
McGauran, Catey
Turlea, Anamaria
Wedlund, Caroll
ACTIVITYREPORT
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I have been approached by several staff members requesting consideration of a 4-day work week dur-
ing the summer. During the past 3 years I have allowed Public Works staff to schedule a 4-day work
week because it was helpful to have them around for longer days during summer months. After giving
this issue a little thought, I believe it may actually provide more service to residents than our current
hours. The reason I feel this way is because the current hours coincide with normal business hours so,
a working person is not able to do business with City Hall unless they take time off work. If City Hall
hours are extended from 8 hours per day to 10 hours per day, it is possible for working residents to
come in before or after work. Unless I hear strong objections, I will plan on a trial period (July —
August) of City Hall hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday —Thursday.
Sales JTax Upda ll-41-m
We received another large sales tax distribution from the Department of Revenue in May for the month
of March 2001. The distribution of $351,37928 brings the YTD sales tax receipts to $1,410,769.10 com-
pared to a budget projection of $950,000. Based on the unanticipated receipts, sales tax revenue pro-
jections are adjusted to $1,750,000 for the year or $800,000 more than the original budget projections.
Of course, significant fluctuations in retail sales will have an impact on the actual sales tax receipts and
adjustments may be necessary.
_1 rans-Lake WA Plr®�ect lL�" date
The attached letter was sent out on June 7th. An all committee meeting was held in Bellevue on June
6th with agenda topics including, alignment assumptions, a review of data on transportation perform-
ance of multi -modal alternatives, evaluation of transportation performance of multi -modal alternatives
and evaluation of costs of multi -modal alternatives. An excellent presentation was given on HCT tech-
nologies by Hal Henderson of Parsons Brinckerhoff.
Some of the noteworthy points I observed are....
1. Projected increases in "person throughput" for Trans -Lake Trips (520 & 1-90) increases by the larg-
est percentage under the 8 lane alternative, but it is only a 23% increase over no action, which
amounts to about 150,000 daily person trips (or less than 50% of the projected increase in demand).
2. The person throughput is defined as a count of the number of people who cross a stream line at
mid -point on the bridge. It does not mean they are able to get onto 1-5 or 1-4051
3. A general purpose lane is anticipated to have a capacity of 2,000 to 2,200 vehicles per hour or
48,000 vehicles per day yet, the 8 lane alternative (with two GP lanes) is only projected to provide
an increase over the no action alternative of 60.000 daily vehicle trips.
4. During the discussion about alignment assumptions, Jeff Peacock explained all the reasons why it
was appropriate to align the new bridge and road in such a way that it will take valuable amenities in
the Mont Lake area and Points communities, but whe , he got to the Redmond area, he spent an
equal amount of time explaining how the corridor could not be widened because of the valuable
amenities of Marymoor Park and Bear Creek. Redmond Mayor Ives added, "we have spent millions
of dollars restoring Bear Creek!"
I have several other highlights that I could share with you, but I'm sure your blood pressure is
probably reaching the danger point. I have also attached a copy of the legislative strategy that
was put together with the help of Wiley Brooks, Marianne Bichsel, Mayor Becker, Council mem-
ber Morgan and Jerry Hillis. Mayor Becker, Wiley, Marianne and Jerry will be traveling to Olym-
pia on June 11th for meetings with various legislators.
ACTIVITY REPORT,4>
Week of June 10, 2002
Issues
Fireworks Legislatior}_The Legislature has passed a bill -.o allow consumer fireworks to be sold and
used from December 27 through December 31 annually The bill has been signed by the governor. If
the City wants to restrict or prohibit sales and use during this period, it must do so by an ordinance
ipassed within 60 days of the ef'ective date of the bill or by August 12, 2002. A draft ordinance will be
drafted for City Counci: consideration at the July meeting.
Lifeguards --This year's lifeguard crew is quite energetic and has proposed offering Lake Lessons for
children 6-9 years old and 10-14 years old. The lessons wil' include lake swimming basics (strokes,
snorkeling. water safety, rescue techniques, canoe and rowboat instruction. The cost will be S35 per
participant, which will cover the cost of the lifeguard hours and supplies. In addition, the lifeguards will
be offering an afternoon beach. event once a month. June 28th will be a Hawaiian Luau theme In July,
j the theme will be Beach Ball Blast and in August Hot Summer Barbecue will end the swimming sea
son.
Email --Article from EJ regarding Redmond City Council troubles with email usage.
Summer Hours --As of June 3, City Hall hours were changed to the four (4) day schedule- City Hall
will be open from 7:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m., Monday —Thursday until September 3rd.
Youth Commission --See attached article f-om Sammamish Newsletter.
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June 10 City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 1 - 7
CITY OF MEDINA
City Manager's Office
501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039 425.454.9222
www.ci.medina.wa.us
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 3, 2003
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Doug Schulze, City Manager
RE: City Hall Business Hours
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and direction for City Hall business hours is requested.
POLICY IMPLICATION: Two relevant policy issues should be considered. First, customer
service and access to municipal services should be the primary policy issue. Staff morale and
benefits are a secondary policy issue. but consideration should be given to this issue.
BACKGROUND: In May 2001, the City Council approved changing City Hall hours
to a Monday — Thursday schedule during the months of June, July, August and September The
change included extending business hours from 8.30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to 5 30
p m., which would provide an opportunity for the public to visit City Hall before or after work In
addition, the change opened more beach parking on Fridays during summer months
The change was well received by City staff and very few complaints were received from the
public. In fact, many positive comments about the extended hours were received.
During the summer of 2002, ail staff except the City Manager changed to the Monday —
Thursday schedule. I continued to work a Monday — Friday schedule with the exception of a few
weeks. Again, only a few complaints about the summer schedule were received. The summer
schedule was repeated between Memorial Day and Labor Day this year. City Hail hours were
changed to the Monday — Friday schedule on September 1.. 2003,
I have also worked on a schedule that would allow employees to work 80 hours in 9 days, which
would not require adjusting business hours, but this option actually reduces access to municipal
services because of the small number of staff. This option also requires use of most of the
parking spaces on Fridays, which was one of the objectives of the Monday — Thursday
schedule
A recent email from two members of the Council requestea discussion of this issue (see email
attached to Item I — 6).
2004
City Council Calendar
Description
1 Budget Goals - 2005
IFBuilding Code Update -
Building Permit Process
Cable TV Franchise
CIP/TIP - 2005 - 2010
Citizen Request for
Refund
-CityHall Summer Hours
Citv Facilities
City Manager Authority
Ordinance
May 10, 2004 May 24, 2004
Regular Study Session
Meeting -
June 14, 2004 'r June 28, 2004
Regular Study Session
Meeting
Qiscussion
Moved to 6/14
- Dis_cussion
Consent
Discussion _
Hearing/Action
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Completed
Discussion
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Discussion
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Performance Review
Compensation Study
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Emergency
Discussions
Preparedness--
Intersection Sight Dist
Moved to Sept. for
hearing
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Management
Discussion
Employment
A reements
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Control
Hearing
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Park Board
Completed
Appointment
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Park Commission Ord.
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Planning Commission
Discussion/Action
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CITY OF MEDINA
City Manager's Office
501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039 425.454.9222
www.medina-wa.g.ov
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 18, 2004
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Doug Schulze, City Manager
RE: Attached SR-520 Mailer
RECOMMENDATION: Informational item
BACKGROUND: The attached copy of a postcard has been provided by Council Member
Phelps. She has requested that the copy be distributed to the City Council prior to the May 24th Study
Session. Council Member Phelps indicated she will comment on the mailer during the Study Session.
The 520 Bridge Western
1-li h-Rise is Going Away•••
There's to know about what the Department of Transportation has
planned for the removal of the current 520 bridge, and the building of an
;panded new bridge adjacent. just one of the items in store for Medina
residents is a predicted increase in boat traffic that could come to the east side
of the lake. Other items of interest include:
•A DOT bridge maintenance office to be placed on the Medina shore
• The increased height of the new eastern high-rise
• The elevated roadway (30 feet a`_ove water level) across the lake and associated
noise concerns
Get the email newsletter from medinaupdate.com and find out the latest on
this and,other critical news related to the 520 expansion.
just steer your Web browser to: www•medinaupdate.com
and click on the fink for our email newsletter. We'll send you an
email that describes the updated plan for the