HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-2009 - Agenda PacketMEDINA, WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA
MEDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2009
6:30 PM
MAYOR
MARK NELSON
DEPUTY MAYOR
JIM LAWRENCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS
LUCIUS BIGLOW
DREW BLAZEY
BRETJORDAN
BOB RUDOLPH
SHAWN WHITNEY
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
OTHER BUSINESS
013-1: State Route 520 Traffic Calming
OB-2: Medina Comprehensive Plan
013-3: National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES)
OB-4: Police Department Staffing
013-5: Council Communication Plan
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting
Monday, May 11, 2009; 6:30 pm.
CITY MANAGER
DONNA HANSON
CITY ATTORNEY
WAYNE TANAKA
CITY CLERK
RACHELBAKER
6:30PM
Medina City Hall • 501 Evergreen Point Road • Medina Wfi 98039
425-233-6400 phone • 425-454-8490 fax • www.medina-�,va.gov
ITEM OB-1
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT/TITLE: TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANT ON -CALL SERVICES
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
® City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: JOE WILLIS
BACKGROUND:
On April 13t", the Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Transpo Group a
traffic engineering consultant to:
➢ Study the NE 12t" Street and 84t" Ave NE arterial corridor to provide recommendations for
traffic calming and traffic safety related to speeding, cut through traffic, private property
driveway access, and pedestrian safety, and to work with our adjoining cities on potential
solutions.
➢ To review the proposed SR 520 transportation plans including the redesign of the freeway on -
ramp and traffic lane reconfigurations, the WSDOT traffic forecasting for design, transportation
management plan, and to recommend mitigation for the negative impacts.
The draft scope of work provided to the consultants is as follows:
■ Arterial Streets Traffic Calming Study
• 84t" Ave NE - NE 12t" Street - Lake Washington Blvd Traffic Calming Options
o Roundabout
o Medians
o Speed Monitoring and Enforcement
o Facilities to Accommodate Multi -modal Use
■ Evaluation of WSDOT SR 520 Transportation Management Plan and Traffic Forecast impacts
on surface streets and traffic circulation with recommendations for mitigation.
■ Review of Environmental Assessment for SR 520 with recommendations and representation on
design team work group.
■ Other transportation studies and traffic analysis as assigned including but not limited to:
• traffic counts
• evaluation of traffic accidents
• providing pavement marking and signage recommendations
• evaluations for pedestrian safety
• evaluation of traffic signal operations
• conducting community workshops
• public presentations.
ITEM OB-1
Each of the various tasks will be refined by staff and will be coordinated by the Public Works Director
to focus the work of the consultant. Some items will involve baseline work that may lead to community
neighborhood meetings, design concept options and refinement, and presentations as the work
progresses. The SR 520 proposed design review will include a number of phases as the project
ultimately progresses through design, permitting, and construction. The City will seek reimbursement
from WSDOT for those efforts associated with the SR520 impacts and mitigation.
Hicham Chatila and Jon Pascal with Transpo Group are attending the May 4, 2009 Study Session to
obtain the Council's perspective on the various items listed in the above scope of work. The
Consultants will listen to your thoughts and suggestions in order to focus their approach to the issues
that you consider most relevant.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: NONE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide feedback relevant to the various items of work
CITY MANAGER REVIEW:
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "None anticipated"
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED
❑ DENIED
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION
Cot JNCIL BILL #
IST reading
Enactment reading
ORDINANCE #
RESOLUTION #
ITEM OB-2
CITY OF MEDINA
501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina WA 98039
425.233.6400 (phone) 425.454.8490 (fax) www.medina-waxi
TO: Medina City Council
FROM: Robert Grumbach, AICP f I
CC: Donna Hanson, City Mana�r
DATE: May 4, 2009
SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
The comprehensive plan provides the city's collective vision about how the community
perceives itself and how it articulates what should be preserved and enhanced, and what we
want to avoid. According to the current plan, it is the community's position that development
should continue in the form of single-family residence, maintaining overall densities, and
instituting controls that limit the over -development of individual lots.
The Growth Management Act (GMA), RCW 36.70A, requires the city to conduct a complete
review, and if needed, make revisions, to the comprehensive plan and development regulations
at least once every seven years. The City first adopted a comprehensive plan in 1957.
Significant substantive changes were made in 1986 with a GMA compliant plan adopted in 1994
(by Resolution 225). Subsequent changes since this time have focused on repackaging the
plan and adding amendments for greater clarity and ease in interpretation, as well as meeting
any new requirements of the Growth Management Act that have subsequently been enacted.
The last complete review of the comprehensive plan occurred in March 2005 and the next state -
mandated review and revisions (if needed) are due by December 1, 2011.
The graph below tracks the population changes of the city since 1980. It compares this with the
potential maximum population based on current household assumptions. As shown in the
graph, Medina experienced a population decline with only small changes since 1990, which has
served as the primary reason comprehensive plan reviews have been narrowly focused. This
trend is anticipated to continue.
Population Trends
Population at maximum build out
using current average household
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size (2.71 people per house)
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ITEM OB-2
Action Requested:
With the next state -mandated updates due in December 2011, staff would like to know:
1. What is on the city council's mind regarding the next complete review of the
comprehensive plan?
2. What does the city council envision about building a public process that fits the review?
Purpose for the Request:
It is not clear whether the current comprehensive plan contains adequate goals, policies or the
detail that accurately reflect the vision Medina residents have about their community today.
Some of the comments expressed from the strategic planning focus groups indicated
satisfaction with the comprehensive plan, but problems with the development regulations. Since
development regulations are required to be consistent with comprehensive plans, a paradox
exists, which leads back to the question about the adequacy of the comprehensive plan.
To understand the community's vision, citizen participation is an important element of any
comprehensive plan review. RCW 35A.63 sets the minimum requirements for public
participation as public hearings and notice. Depending on what is on the minds of the city
council, a public participation program can be developed and implemented that fits the city
council's expectations.
Options for Public Participation:
There are many low-cost ways to include the public in the review process. Examples for
Medina might include, but are not limited, to the following:
• Brochures, flyers, handouts, and email;
• Citizen survey asking local views about the community as well as levels of satisfaction,
which can be mailed, performed in person, or by the internet;
• Community workshops that encourage interaction and talk within small work groups that
is then shared at the end with the larger group;
• Creation of a citizen advisory group who could provide input and help host community
workshops;
• Traditional planning commission public meetings and hearings;
• Newsletters, postcards and the city's website; and/ or
• Other techniques.
Budget Considerations:
Public participation and outreach programs require resources to be successful. Depending on
the scope of the program, supplemental staff support would most likely be necessary. If any of
the above means are employed, we should be able to implement them within this year's budget
constraints provided permit application submittals remain around their current levels for the
remainder of 2009. The need for resources in future years will be dependent on the scope and
timing of the public participation program.
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ITEM OB-2
Other Noteworthy Items:
• The state -mandated shoreline master program update also has a deadline of December
2011. The goals and policies of the shoreline master program are part of the
comprehensive plan so updates to the shoreline master program goals and policies will be
incorporated into the comprehensive plan.
• A parks and recreation element is now a required element of the comprehensive plan (it was
optional in 2005). The parks and recreation element must be consistent with the capital
facilities element and it must include an estimate of parks and recreation demand for at least
a 10 year period, an evaluation of facilities and needs, and an evaluation of
intergovernmental coordination opportunities to provide regional approaches for meeting
park and recreational demand. If the city considers creating a park plan, this chapter would
serve as the foundation of that plan.
• RESIDENTIAL CAPACITY:
The following table contains a summary of net area of land and number of lots that are
residential in Medina:
Zoning District
Net Area*
Number of Lots*
R-16
247.51 acres
713
R-20
261.03 acres
416
R-30
74.53 acres
87
SR-30
17.61 acres
29
Total
600.68 acres
1,245
* Land containing nonresidential uses, such as the golf course, green
store, post office, etc were subtracted out from the net area and the
number of lots.
Note: The Washington State Office of Financial Management estimates
there are 1,171 housing units in the city in 2008.
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ITEM OB-3
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT/TITLE: NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PHASE II
PROGRAM
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
® City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: JOE WILLIS
BACKGROUND:
The National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permit covering all Cities,
Towns, and Counties with a population of over 900 people authorizes discharge of stormwater to
waters of the state in accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act. The permit is administered by the
State Department of Ecology (DOE) and has been in effect since February of 2007. The two
attachments to this memo detail the implementation of the permit over five years (timeline table) and a
sample draft Stormwater Ordinance for consideration.
City regulation is required to include the following:
o Prohibit non-stormwater, illicit discharges and/or dumping into the City storm drainage system
o Identify allowable discharges and those allowed under certain circumstances
o Prohibit illicit connection to the City storm drainage system
o Define terms used in the code consistent with the NPDES Phase II Permit
o Provide administrative procedures to investigate the source of illicit discharges and perform
inspections to identify sources of illicit discharges
o Include escalating enforcement and legal actions to ensure removal of the source or illicit
connection if it is not eliminated by the responsible party
Ecology encourages the expansion of the regulation code: to include greater protection for illicit
discharges or dumping to protect water quality, no matter how the material may reach surface or
ground waters; use of operational best management practices (BMPs) for existing pollution -generating
land use activities to prevent illicit discharges; structural BMPs if operational BMPs are not effective;
public education approach to compliance for lower -impact residential activities like yard care and car
washing; enforcement regulations that include recovery of cost for abatement if the responsible party
does not comply with initial enforcement actions.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: ACTIVITIES TO BE FUNDED BY PERMIT AND ENFORCEMENT FEES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review, Draft Ordinance and Schedule Public Hearing
CITY MANAGER REVIEW:
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DRAFTSTORMWATER ORDINANCE
FOR JULY 13, 2009 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE NOTICE"
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED
COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED
15T reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION
Enactment reading
ORDINANCE #
RESOLUTION #
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ITEM OB-3
CITY OF MENDINA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, ADDING
CHAPTER 13.06 TO THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE (MMC) TO REGULATE
STORMWATER
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act, the City Council has
applied for and received coverage under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Phase II Permit authorizing discharge of stormwater to waters of the
State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, the city council is required to adopt regulations to prohibit non-
stormwater discharge into storm sewers that discharge to surface waters and must
apply controls to reduce the discharge of pollutants to the Maximum Extent Practicable;
and
WHEREAS, the Phase II NPDES Permit does not authorize violation of the State
of Washington water quality standards; and
WHEREAS, the city council finds the proposed code is necessary for the health,
welfare, and protection of the citizens of Medina's quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the city council held a public hearing on to consider
the adoption a Stormwater code; and
WHEREAS, a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) threshold Determination of
Nonsignificance (DNS) for the proposed code amendment was issued on
pursuant to WAC 197-11-340(1).
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ADD THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER TO TITLE 13 PUBLIC SERVICES OF THE
MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE:
Chapter 13.06 Stormwater
Sections 13.06.010
Prohibited discharges
13.06.020
Prohibited contaminates
13.06.030
Allowable discharges
13.06.040
Conditional discharges
13.06.050
Prohibition of illicit connections
13.06.060 Definitions
13.06.070 Illicit discharge detection, elimination and penalty
13.06.080 Runoff control from development, redevelopment and
construction sites
13.06.090 Pollution prevention and enforcement
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ITEM OB-3
Section 13.06.010 Prohibited discharges.
No person shall throw, drain, or otherwise discharge, cause or allow others under its
control to throw, drain or otherwise discharge into the City of Median storm drain system
and/or surface and ground waters within the City of Medina any materials other than
stormwater.
Section 13.06.020 Prohibited contaminants.
Include but are not limited to the following:
1. Trash or debris
2. Construction materials
3. Petroleum products including but not limited to oil, gasoline, grease, fuel oil
and heating oil.
4. Antifreeze and other automotive products
5. Metals in either particulate or dissolved from.
6. Flammable or explosive materials.
7. Radioactive material.
8. Batteries.
9. Acids, alkalis, or bases.
10. Paints, stains, resins, lacquers, or varnishes.
11. Degreasers and/or solvents.
12. Drain cleaners.
13. Pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.
14. Steam cleaning wastes.
15. Soaps, detergents, or ammonia.
16. Swimming pool or spa filter backwash.
17. Chlorine, bromine, or other disinfectants.
18. Heated water.
19. Domestic animal wastes.
20. Sewage.
21. Recreational vehicle waste.
22. Animal carcasses.
23. Food wastes.
24. Bark and other fibrous materials.
25. Lawn clippings, leaves, or branches.
26. Silt, sediment, concrete, cement or gravel.
27. Dyes.
28. Chemicals not normally found in uncontaminated water.
29.Any other process -associated discharge except as otherwise allowed in this
section.
30. Any hazardous material or waste not listed above.
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Section 13.06.030 Allowable discharges.
The following types of discharges shall not be considered illegal discharges for the
purposes of this chapter unless the director determines the type of discharge, whether
singly or in combination with others, is causing or is likely to cause pollution of surface
or groundwater:
1. Diverted stream flows.
2. Rising ground waters.
3. Uncontaminated ground water infiltration -as defined in 40 CFR 35.2005(20).
4. Foundation drains.
5. Air conditioning condensation.
6. Irrigation water from agricultural sources that is commingled with urban
stormwater.
7. Springs.
8. Water from crawl spaces.
9. Footing drains.
10. Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
11. Dischargers from emergency fire fighting activities.
Section 13.06.040 Conditional discharges.
The following types of discharges shall not be considered illegal discharges for the
purposes of this chapter if they meet the stated conditions, or unless the director
determines that the type of discharge, whether singly or in combination with others, is
causing or is likely to cause pollution of surface water or groundwater:
1. Potable water, including water from water line flushing, hype rchlorinated
water line flushing, fire hydrant system flushing, and pipeline hydrostatic test
water. Planned discharges shall be de -chlorinated to a concentration of 0.1
ppm or less, pH -adjusted, if necessary and in volumes and velocities
controlled to prevent re -suspension of sediments in the stormwatrer system;
2. Lawn watering and other irrigation runoff are permitted but shall be
minimized;
3. De -chlorinated swimming pool discharges limited to a concentration of 0.1
ppm or less, pH -adjusted, if necessary and in volumes and velocities
controlled to prevent re -suspension of sediments in the stormwater system;
4. Street and sidewalk wash water, water used to control dust, and routine
external building wash down that does not use detergents are permitted if the
amount of street wash and dust control water used is minimized. At active
construction sites, street sweeping must be performed prior to washing the
street;
5. Non-stormwater discharges. The discharge shall be in compliance with the
requirements of a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) reviewed
and approved by the City, which addresses control of such discharges by
applying All Known and Reasonable methods of prevention, control, and
Treatment (AKART) to prevent contaminants from entering surface or
groundwaters.
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Section 13.06.050 Prohibition of illicit connections.
1. The construction, use, maintenance, or continued existence of illicit
connections to the storm drain system is prohibited.
2. This prohibition expressly includes, without limitation, illicit connections made
in the past, regardless of whether the connection was permissible under law
or practices applicable or prevailing at the time of connection.
3. A person is considered to be in violation of this ordinance if the person
connects a line conveying sewage to a storm drain system, or allows such a
connection to continue.
Section 13.06.060 Definitions.
For puposes of this chapter, the following shall mean:
1. AKART- all Known, Available, and Reasonable methods of prevention,
control, and Treatment. See also the State of Water Pollution Control Act,
sections 90.48.010 RCW and 90.48.520 RCW.
2. "Best management practices (BMPs)" mean schedules of activities,
prohibitions of practices, general good housekeeping practices, pollution
prevention and educational practices, maintenance procedures, and structural
or managerial practices to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants
directly or indirectly to stormwater, receiving waters, or stormwater
conveyance systems. BMPs also include treatment practices, operating
procedures, and practices, operating procedures, and practices to control site
runoff, spillage, or leaks, sludge or water disposal, or drainage from raw
materials storage.
3. "Clean Water Act" means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 USC
Section 1251 et seq.), and any subsequent amendments thereto.
4. "Director" means the City of Medina Director of Public Works and/or
designees.
5. "Ground Water" means water in a saturated zone or stratum beneath the
surface of the land or below a surface water body.
6. "Hazardous materials" means any material, including any substance, waste,
or combination thereof, which because of its characteristics may cause, or
significantly contribute to, a substantial present or potential hazard to human
health, safety, property or the environment when improperly treated, stored,
transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed.
7. "Hype rch lo ri nated" means water that contains more than 10mg/Liter chlorine.
8. "Illicit discharge" means and direct or indirect non-stormwater discharge to the
City's storm drain system, except as expressly allowed by this chapter.
9. "Illicit connection" means any man-made conveyance that is connected to a
municipal separate storm sewer without a permit, excluding roof drains and
other similar type connections. Examples include sanitary sewer connections,
floor drains, channels, pipelines, conduits, inlets, or outlets that are connected
directly to the municipal separate storm sewer system.
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10. "Municipal separate storm sewer system" (MS4) means a conveyance or
system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal
streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm
drains):
a. Owned and operated by the City of Medina;
b. Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater;
c. Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW).
"POTW" means any device or system used in treatment of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature which is publicly owned;
and
d. Which is not a combined sewer. "Combined sewer" means a system
that collects sanitary sewage and stormwater in a single system.
11. "National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPODES) Stormwater
Discharge Permit" means a permit issued by the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA)(or by the Washington Department of Ecology under authority
delegated pursuant to 33 USC Section 1342(b)0 that authorizes the discharge
of pollutants to waters of the United States, whether the permit is applicable
on an individual, group, or general area -wide basis.
12. "Non-stormwater discharge" means any discharge to the storm drain system
that is not composed entirely of stormwater.
13. "Person" means anything individual, association, organization, partnership,
firm, corporation or other entity recognized by law and acting as either the
owner of a premises or as the owner's agent.
14. "Pollutant" means anything which causes or contributes to pollution.
Pollutants may include, but are not limited to: paints, varnishes, and solvents;
oil and other automotive fluids; nonhazardous liquid and solid wastes and
yard wastes; refuse, rubbish, garbage. Litter, or other discarded or
abandoned objects and accumulations, so that same may cause or contribute
to pollution; floatables; pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers; hazardous
substances and wastes; sewage, fecal coliform and pathogens; dissolved and
particulate metals; animal wastes; wastes and residues that result from
constructing a building or structure; and noxious or offensive matter of any
kind.
15. "Premises" means any building, lot, parcel of land, or portion of land, whether
improved or unimproved, including adjacent sidewalks and parking strips.
16. "Storm drainage system" means publicly owned facilities, including the city's
municipal separate storm sewer system, by which stormwater is collected
and/or conveyed, including but not limited to any roads with drainage
systems, municipal streets, gutters, curbs, inlets, piped storm drains, pumping
facilities, retention and detention basins, natural and human -made or altered
drainage channels, reservoirs, and other drainage structures.
17. "Stormwater" means runoff during and following precipitation and snowmelt
events, including surface runoff and drainage.
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18. "Stormwater pollution prevention plan" means a document which describes
the best management practices and activities to be implemented by a person
to identify sources of pollution or contamination at a premises and the actions
to eliminate or reduce pollutant discharges to stormwater, stormwater
conveyance systems, and/or receiving waters to the maximum extent
practicable.
Section 13.06.070 Illicit discharge detection, elimination, and penalty.
The Director is to promulgate administrative provisions for investigating the source of
suspected illicit discharges, dumping and/or illicit connections and procedures for
removing source of the illicit discharge or the illicit connection. These provisions are to
include all real property within the limits of the city, private drainage systems, private
connections and/or drainage facilities.
The Director bearing proper credentials and identification shall be permitted, during city
business hours, to enter property to which storm sewer service is being supplied by the
city for the purposes of inspecting the condition of exterior connections to the city
system and related apparatus.
In the event the Director finds any person engaged in illicit discharge, dumping, or
having an illicit connection, the Director shall notify the person of violation. Upon notice
of violation the person shall cease all such illicit discharge, dumping, and take steps to
remove the illicit connection and rectify all adverse impacts caused thereby. Should the
violation continue following notice thereof or in the event of an emergency, the city may
take remedial measures as necessary to protect water quality, abate the violation, and
the cost thereof shall be at the violating person's expense.
Intentional or flagrant violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is a misdemeanor,
and any person found guilty thereof shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed $
300.00 or by imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both. It is a separate offense for
each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any provisions of
this chapter is committed, continued, or permitted.
Section 13.06.080 Runoff control from development, redevelopment, and
construction sites.
The Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington prepared by the
Washington Department of Ecology, including subsequent amendments thereto, is
hereby adopted by reference and is hereafter referred to as the "Manual".
All new development, redevelopment, and construction within the City of Medina shall
comply with the requirements of the Manual as amended by the Director, as well as
other requirements described in the Medina Municipal Code. Where there may be a
conflict between the requirements in the Manual, the Director's amendments, and the
Code the document imposing the greater restriction shall prevail.
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Section 13.06.090 Pollution prevention and enforcement.
In order for stormwater facilities to function properly to prevent pollution, they must be
regularly maintained. The property owner or facility owner shall maintain, repair, restore
or replace, at the owner's expense, all private stormwater facilities and appurtenances
located on the owner's property or within an easement granted to the owner. No person
shall cause or permit any drainage system to be obstructed, filled, grades, or used for
disposal of debris. All storm drainage facilities shall be maintained in accordance with
standards as set forth in the Manual as amended by the Director. The facilities shall be
maintained in conformance with the approved design. These facilities shall be subject to
an annual inspection by the Director or his designee, and any and all deficiencies noted
shall be corrected within 30 days of notice. Failure to comply shall be subject to the civil
penalties described in this chapter.
It is anticipated that should private drainage facilities fail to provide water quality
protection whether the facility is existing, was permitted, or otherwise allowed, the
owner of the facility shall be required to improve, supplement, replace, or otherwise
apply AKART to prevent contaminates from entering surface or ground water.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THIS DAY OF , 2009 AND
SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE DAY OF ,
2009.
Approved as to form:
Wayne D. Tanaka, City Attorney
Passed:
Published:
Eff Date:
Mark L. Nelson, Mayor
Attest:
Rachel Baker, City Clerk
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Medina, Washington
On , 2009, the City Council of the City of Medina, Washington, approved
Ordinance No. , the main points of which are summarized by its title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, ADDING
CHAPTER 13.06 TO THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL (MMC) TO REGULATE
STORMWATER
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request.
APPROVED by the City Council at their meeting of , 2009.
Rachel Baker, City Clerk
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Medina Police
Department
Operation & Services
Jeffrey Chen
Chief of Police
501 Evergreen Point Road
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 233-6420
ITEM OB-4
Department Overview
The Medina Police Department is a full -
service law enforcement agency,
providing:
• Patrol Services
• Criminal Investigations
• City Code Enforcement
• School/Youth Interaction
• Bicycle Patrol
• Issuance of Concealed Weapon Permits
• Fingerprinting Services
• Animal Control
• Housewatch Program
• Community E-lert Program
The Medina Police Department is a State
Accredited Law Enforcement Agency
committed to working closely with the
citizens we serve. We take great pride in
being responsive to the needs and desires
of the community and strive to provide
excellent police service. The
Department has worked hard to develop
a relationship of trust and respect with
the community, as well as area law
enforcement agencies.
All Medina Police Officers have
graduated from the Washington State
Basic Law Enforcement Academy and
have passed rigorous testing and
background checks prior to being
assigned their first shift. The
requirements for becoming a Medina
Officer are some of the toughest in the
field.
ITEM OB-4
Department Personnel
Jeffrey Chen is the Chief of Police and has served in this capacity since
January 2004. Jeff is responsible for managing the department's daily affairs,
eleven full time employees and a $1.9 million dollar budget. In 2002 as
Accreditation Manager, Jeff oversaw the department's efforts to earn State
Accreditation and is currently preparing his agency for re -accreditation.
Dan Yourkoski serves as the department's Lieutenant and John Kane serves as
Sergeant. In addition, we have six patrol officer positions. The Department
also has two civilian personnel. Linda Crum has served as the Police Records
Manager since 2001. Briana Beckley has served as the Police Administrative
Specialist since 2002.
ITEM OB-4
Police Admin.
Specialist
Briana Beckley
Organizational Chart
Officer
(Vacant)
Effective 04/13/09
Chief of Police
Jeffrey Chen
Records Manager/
Admin. Asst.
Linda Crum
Lieutenant
Daniel Yourkoski
SRO/PIO Officer
(Vacant)
Officer
Emmet Knott
Officer
Michael Girias
Sergeant
John Kane
Officer
Ismael Ramirez
Officer
James Martin
ITEM OB-4
Agency Values
Our Vision
The Medina Police Department is committed to providing excellence in
public safety to our community.
Our Mission
The Medina Police Department is committed to protecting life and property,
maintaining order, enforcing the laws of the State of Washington without
prejudice, and working cooperatively with the public to provide a safe
community for all.
Our Core Values
0 Integrity and ethical behavior at all times.
0 Exceptional responsiveness to community needs.
0 Respect for the rule of law and the dignity of all human beings.
0 Acceptance of full responsibility and accountability for our actions.
0 Empathy and compassion for others.
0 Equal treatment of all our members, sworn and civilian.
0 Innovation, creativity, and reasoned risk -taking.
0 Excellence and continuous improvement in all we do.
ITEM OB-4
2009 Department Goals
0 Ensure proper E-911 response capabilities for citizens are present
0 Maintain competent crime detection and investigative expertise
0 Contribute toward community awareness and education
0 Continue mentoring and empowering staff for growth and
development for transition of power
0 Cultivate public/private partnerships that will help fortify and
increase public safety
0 Continue to Strive toward meeting our Department mission, vision,
and teamwork standards
0 Move closer towards the renovation of the Medina Police
Department facility
0 Meet and gain re -accreditation status with WASPC
0 Address citizen traffic concerns by reducing traffic speed in our
neighborhoods
0 Maintain the feeling of a high level of safety and security in our
community
RESPONSIBILITY ALL DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
ITEM OB-4
Agency Highlights
School Resource Officer/Youth Interaction
The Medina Police Department is
committed to working closely with
today's youth and tomorrow's future
leaders who attend our three local
elementary schools. Our School
Resource Officer position is intended to
provide a uniformed presence to
promote safety and serve as a positive
resource to the schools and youth in the
community. This position provides
advice to children and parents on
topics such as protecting children
online, personal safety for kids,
bullying, and bicycle safety.
As a department, we are committed to creating opportunities for positive interaction between
children and law enforcement. Our involvement in school field day events and the creation of
programs such as Run with the Cops exemplify our commitment to youth.
Mobile Communications Center
In 2004 and 2005, the Medina Police Department applied for two grants through the Federal
Department of Homeland Security: 1) An Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant and
2) A Law Enforcement Terrorism
Prevention Program (LETPP) grant.
The Medina Police Department was
successful in the application process of
both grants and was awarded money in
the amount of $150,000.00 for the
expressed purpose of establishing a
Mobile Communications Center to
combat terrorism and fortify our city's
emergency preparedness goals.
The Medina Police Department Mobile
Communications Center is an asset to
the region, and is utilized as a resource for law enforcement operations not only in our local
community, but in surrounding areas as well.
ITEM OB-4
Agency Highlights
Criminal Investigations
The Medina Police Department is
proud to have three seasoned
investigators with over 35 years of
experience investigating numerous
types of crimes. When solvability
factors are present, our department has
a proven track record of investigating
and prosecuting offenders. One of our
department members is part of the
Coalition of Small Police Agencies'
Major Crimes Task Force.
Our agency has developed a partnership with the community to encourage proactive crime
prevention. Citizens are encouraged to call 911 and report suspicious activity, and as a
result, are helping to make our community a safer place. On several occasions this year,
such reports from residents have lead to arrests. In addition, Medina Police Officers
conduct pro -active patrols and are highly visible in the community. The combination of
these and other crime prevention efforts go a long way in preventing criminal activity.
Community E-lert Program
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Community E-lert®
DATE: July 17, 2006
TO: Community E-lert Recipients
FROM: Jeffrey Chen. Chief ofPolce
SUBJECT: Community E-lert;06-012
Community E-lert® is a registered trademark ofthe Cin. of tfedina Police Department.
This announcement is provided as a public service to residents of.Lietlina and Hunts Point.
is our intention to distribute these E-lerts following an occurrence or condition that may hay
public safety or community cell -being implications. E-lerts are also available via fax for
those residents without access to email.
FELONY WARRANT SUBJECT ARRESTED
AFTER ENTERING HI17S POINT IN STOLEN VEHICLE
At approximately 3:23AM on Wednesday July 121h, a Medina officer observed a 2002
Ford Escort traveling northbound in the 2800 block of Hunts, Point Road. Although then
The Medina Police Department's
Community E-lert Program provides
notifications by email regarding
activity that has public safety
implications to our community. To
date, we have over 1,000 E-lert
recipients in Medina, Hunts Point,
and surrounding communities.
Implemented in July 2002, the
Community E-lert Program has
proven to be a great success, as well
as a useful tool in creating a
communication network between
law enforcement and the
community.
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Agency Highlights
Housewatch Program
FDNA
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1NIEDINA POLICE DEPARTMENT
HOUSE WATCH PROGRAM
REQUEST FORM
House Watch is offered as a public service to residents of Medina. The Medina Police
will make every effort to visually inspect your premises during your absence, however,
by making this request you hereby acknowledge that this service creates no special duty
on the pan of the City of Medina, and that the service will be provided only as time is
available. Further, by making this request, you expressly understand that there is no
guarantee made or assurance given by the City of Medina or its employees against loss,
theft or damage to the premises.
Name: Date
Address; Phone:
Date Leaving: Date Return:
Emergency Preparedness
The Medina Police Department offers the
House Watch program as a public service to
the residents of Medina and Hunts Point.
Residents who plan to be out of town can
complete a request form and officers will
visually inspect the premises while you are
away.
The Medina Police Department is responsible for the
management and coordination of the emergency
preparedness initiative in our community. In conjunction
with other local, state and federal agencies the Department
is committed to providing the public with current and
comprehensive information to promote readiness on the
part of individuals and their families to safeguard against
unforeseen threats to life and property.
ITEM OB-4
Staffing Level History
Year Number of Sworn Officers, including Chief
1994....................................7
1995....................................7
Plus 3 —6 additional
1996....................................7
reserve officers
1997....................................7
1998....................................7
1999....................................8
2000....................................10
2001....................................11
2002....................................11 Accreditation
2003....................................11
2004....................................9
2005....................................9
2006....................................9
2007....................................9
2008....................................9
2009....................................9
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Staff Retention History: 2001.-Present
0 Doug Ambrose was hired O110211991 and was terminated on 0712112002.
0 Cary Coblantz was hired on 0411611999 and lateral transferred to the King County
Sheriff's Office on 0210112002.
0 Ben Crum was hired on 0210112007 and was terminated while still on probationary
status on 0912012007.
0 Shannon Gibson was hired on 0611712002. She left for a private sector job on
0211712007.
0 Jill Hallin was hired on 0811411995 and resigned on 0712012001.
0 Matt King was hired on 1010212006 and resigned on 1211412008.
0 Mike Knapp was hired on 1210111998 and resigned on 1213112003.
0 Susan Lewis was hired on 0712512005 and was terminated while still on probationary
status on 0110812007.
0 John Macquarrie was hired on 1110111999 and resigned on 0611412003.
0 Tyler Malejko was hired on 0410112002 and was terminated while at the academy on
0511712002.
0 James Marshall was hired on 0412112007 and lateral transferred to East Wenatchee P.D.
on 0610512008.
0 Eric Muller was hired on 1011811999 and lateral transferred to the King County Sheriff's
Office on 1211212003.
0 Dave Obermiller was hired on 0110212003 and lateral transferred to Puyallup P.D.
on 1111212005.
0 Martin Plancich was hired on 0411612000 and lateral transferred to the Kitsap County
Sheriff's Office on 1013112001.
0 Roger Skinner was hired on 1110111990 and was terminated on 0210912006.
0 Julie Wight was hired on 0612412002 and lateral transferred to Seattle P.D. on
0611212005.
ITEM OB-4
Applicant Process
Applicants must successfully complete each of the following steps in
order to become a Medina Police Officer:
• Application
• Written Test
• Physical Agility Test
• Panel Interview
• Ride -Along
Chief s Interview
• Background Questionaire and Waiver
• Background Investigation (Initial)
• Conditional Job Offer
Polygraph
• Psychological Exam
• Medical Exam
• Fingerprinting/Criminal History Check
• Drug Screening
Background Investigation (Final)
• Civil Service Interview
• Final Job Offer
• CJTC Agility Test
720 Hour Basic Law Enforcement Academy
• 12-Week Field Training Program
ITEM OB-5
CITY OF MEDINA
Office of Central Services
Date April 20, 2009
To: Rachel Baker, City Clerk
From: Craig Fischer, Information Systems Coordinator
Subject: Newsletter & Website Information
Newsletter Costs
Below are costs for 2008 and 2009 as of April 15. Newsletter size varies thus effecting overall cost.
Year
Monthly Total
Quarterly Total
Postage Total
Special Mailings
Annual Total
2008
$4,295.70
$12,950.44
$2,789.78
$906.07
$20,941.99
2009
N/A
$6,240.98
$437.36
N/A
$6,678.34
What Other Cities are Doing
took a sampling of other cities in western Washington. I included cities with both larger and smaller
populations than Medina.
City
Pop.
Type
Frequency
Mailing
Website
Algona
2740
color
Monthly
With utility bill
Posted
Clyde Hill
2805
color
Monthly
USPS
Posted
Black
Diamond
4155
color
Monthly
With utility bill
Posted
North Bend
4710
color
Monthly
N/A
Posted and emailed
Medina
2955
Color, b/w
Monthly, Qtrly
USPS
Posted and emailed
Many other cities of similar size do not publish a newsletter. They post a good deal of information on
their websites. I've provided printed copies of newsletters for Algona, Clyde Hill, Black Diamond,
North Bend and Medina.
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Medina
We typically print 2 versions of our newsletter. A monthly version in black and white and a quarterly
version printed in color. We also post them to our website and email them to residents who have signed
up to receive them via our e-notice program. As of today, there are only 11 residents signed up to
receive our newsletter by e-notice.
If the council decides to terminate the printed newsletter in favor of an electronic version only, then
perhaps we can publish a special mailing to residents advising them of the change and inviting them to
sign up for the e-notice. Budgeted monies saved from reduced printing, and postage costs could
possibly be reallocated to further enhance our website's communication tools.
Other Options
I'm currently working on updating the city's website design and adding some more tools to hopefully
enhance communication.
One option for getting information out to residents is using an RSS feed. RSS is an acronym for Really
Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary. RSS allows for the automatic distribution of Internet content
from news related sites via RSS aggregators or readers. RSS would allow residents to receive free
updates by subscribing (or clicking on buttons labeled "RSS" or "XML") to information from sites that
publish content (e.g. our website, other news outlets, bloggers etc.). The cost for RSS feed service
would be a one-time $100 fee and $5 per month.
The content management system for our website can support RSS in two ways: RSS Out (also known
as RSS Produce) and RSS In (also known as RSS Subscribe).
RSS Out: Our site can produce RSS feeds for use by visitors to our site. Contents can be used to
create an RSS Feed, which residents can then subscribe to or review at their leisure.
RSS In: We can also subscribe to another site's RSS feeds. Each such feed will create a section on
our web site; we control the section introduction, while the section's items will be drawn directly from
the RSS feed. This could be a nice addition for emergency preparedness efforts.
Lastly, part of my update to the website includes the option of a snap poll on our homepage. This is a
great tool to get responses back from residents by asking questions and providing optional answers in
order to obtain quality feedback. Polls are already included as part of our content management system,
so there is no charge to the city for implementation.
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Ten years ago the City discovered that it had exceeded its capacity
for water rights. In April of 1999, the City voluntarily entered into a
moratorium and, as a result, the Washington State Dept of Ecology agreed
not to fine the City. DOE did require that the City make positive progress in
the direction of additional water rights.
I was reminded recently that I made promises to constituents as I knocked on
doors during election time. I told them that we would indeed get additional capacity
and come out of moratorium. I was concerned that I would not be able to fulfill that
promise even though I had complete confidence in those assisting us in the process.
It seems we have taken the longest possible road to get here, but we are finally
here. We received our water rights permit from Ecology in April 2008 and it has taken
12 more months to comply with the DOE requirements to enable the withdrawal of
ground water.
I have many people to thank including the entire city staff, Elena Montgomery,
Ron Garrow, Tom Pors, City Attorneys Mike Kenyon and Margaret King, Terry
Williams (Natural Resource Director for the Tulalip Tribes), Kathy Lambert (who has
been eternally supportive), Legislators Glenn Anderson, Jay Rodne, and Cheryl Pflug,
Jay Manning (Ecology Director), Dan Swenson (formerly of DOE), Rob McKenna and
the AG staff.
I reserve great thanks to our current North Bend City Council, and former
members Chris Garcia and Karen Tavenner.
Raise a glass of water to toast the moratorium exit!!!!
Ken Hearing
Mayor
,
City Administrator's Office
Welcome to the April 2009 North Bend Update. Our Centennial
Event planning is now in full swing and the City is a very busy place
even in these challenging economic times. Our City was blessed with
the foresight of former Mayor Fritz Ribary who spearheaded the effort
to bring the Outlet Mall to North Bend and to provide the zoning for the Interchange
Business area. The revenues from the business activity in this area have seen the City
through 10 years of moratorium and continue to provide a significant portion of our
revenues today.
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While a select team of citizens has commenced the City's "branding" process, our
event schedule begins to fill. In addition to the block parties in downtown this summer,
please watch for the City's Birthday party during the Festival at Mt. Si. We will also be
cutting the ribbon on the new climbing rock tower at Torguson Park. More events to
announce once the details are completed!
As you will read later, in addition to the Centennial the City is also in the
process of annexing a large portion of our Urban Growth Area and constructing sewer
lines to serve these parcels of land. The City itself will grow about one-third again as
large as it is now. This is certainly an exciting time in the City's history!!
Duncan Wilson
City Administrator
City Clerk Division
The next Regular City Council
Meeting will be held on April 21st at the
C4'$e Mt. Si Senior Center, 7:00 p.m. A public
hearing to receive public comment on
the Tanner Annexation is scheduled for that night.
Adopted Ordinances/Resolutions/Minutes, and
audio recordings of meetings are uploaded to the City
website at www.ci.north-bend.wa.us. They may be accessed by clicking on the City
Council link. Video broadcasts of Council Meetings may be viewed on NBTV Channel
21 at 8:30 a.m., noon, 6:30 p.m., and 10:00 p.m.
Centennial Events - SAVE THE DATES!!! The City of North Bend is preparing
to celebrate 100 years of public service during our Centennial Year 2009. Planning is
underway for Centennial events that will take place during this year's Festival at Mt
Si, August 7, 8, and 9. Watch for an opportunity to participate in the "Community
Quilt Cake Project" that will be assembled for the City's Birthday party to be held at
the festival on Saturday August 8th. Prior to the festival two downtown block parties
have been scheduled for June 13th and July 18th. Watch for more news about these
upcoming Centennial events on the City's website and NBTV Channel 21.
2009 Yardwaste Program dates have been set. The program
will begin on April 181h and run through October 24th. It will be
operational on most Saturdays (excluding holiday weekends) from
8:00 a.m. until noon, at the Public Works Shop, located at 1155 E.
North Bend Way. A copy of your North Bend utility bill is required.
For a list of accepted yard waste and the full schedule, please go to
the home page of the City's website.
Employee of the Quarter — The Wellness Committee, City Officials and staff
would like to congratulate Tom Meagher, Community & Economic Development
Department Office Coordinator & Permit Technician on being recently chosen as the
"Employee of the Quarter". Tom's fellow employees stated "Tom is amazingly organized
and helps the rest of us here at the office to keep on top of things. He is also great at
maintaining a very positive attitude and assists everyone that asks. Tom is the first
one to greet citizens at the door and has received numerous compliments for his
helpfulness and positive outlook." The Wellness Committee developed the Employee of
the Quarter Program to recognize staff members exemplary work performance,
achievement, and service to citizens and fellow employees.
During the month of April the Mt. Si Helping Hand Food
1 ��1 Bank is asking for donations of Syrup. The City accepts non-
perishable donations on the food bank's behalf at City Hall located
at 211 Main Avenue North. City Hall is open to the public Monday
W7— Thursday, 8:30 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 and Fridays
�between the hours of 8:30 am and noon.
To be added to the City's email distribution list for this newsletter, Council
meeting notices, press releases, event information, announcements, and emergency
updates, sign up by emailing: cityhall@ci.north-bend.wa.us with `subscribe' in the
subject line.
Cheryl Proffitt -Schmidt, City Clerk
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
TRANSPORTATION & PW @ PW
APRIL 13, 4:00 PM
FINANCE & ADMIN @ City Hall
APRIL 14, 11:00 AM
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT @ CED
APRIL 14, 1:00 PM
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION @ CED
APRIL 16, 8:00 AM
CITY COUNCIL @ Senior Center
APRIL 21, 7:00 PM
PARKS COMMISSION @ CED
APRIL 22, 6:00 PM
PLANNING COMMISSION @ CITY HALL
APRIL 23, 7:00 PM
COUNCIL WORKSTUDY @ City Hall
APRIL 28, 7:00 PM
Meeting dates may change and/or are subject to cancellation, please contact
City Hall prior to any meeting you are planning to attend to confirm. For
additional information see the City Calendar at: http://ci.north-bend.wa.usor
contact the City Clerk at (425) 888-7627.
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Spotlight on City Employee:
Susie Oppedal, Deputy City Clerk
Hello, my name is Susie Oppedal and I am
Deputy City Clerk for North Bend. Not many people
know that my career with the City of North Bend
started as a Christmas wish from my youngest
daughter Camille. A little over 2 %2 years ago all she
wanted for Christmas was a job for her mom that
would make her happy. This wish started my drive to
find a new job and here I am! This is my first job in the
public sector after being employed in the various jobs
related to finance in the private sector. I have worked
for the City for over two years and love serving both
the citizens of North Bend and my fellow employees
and discovered "public service" is my calling in life.
I was born in a small logging town in
Southwestern Oregon and relocated to Bellevue in
1970 when my father took a job as a teacher for the
Bellevue School District. I had the pleasure of being the youngest of four and the only girl. And yes,
I can run really fast!
In the late 1980's I moved to the Snoqualmie Valley to start raising a family and can't
imagine living any were else. Bellevue had gotten just too big for a country girl at heart! I have
three daughters that attend school in the Riverview School District. Christina is 18 years old and a
senior at Cedarcrest High School. She is active in alpaca, archery and dog 4H through Snohomish
County WSU Extension. Cassandra (age 14) and Camille (age 12) attend school at Tolt Middle
School and are both involved in the Honors Program. The three of them keep me very busy but
they are the joy of my life. The picture of me, my girls
r ®- and our family dog Sadie was taken at our annual
y Ocean Shores trip with my brother and his family.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, hiking,
gardening, fishing and long drives in the mountains
with my fiance Gary. Gary works for the City of
Issaquah and we were introduced by my co-worker
and City of North Bend matchmaker Barb Greenwalt.
We are looking forward to a summer wedding next
year. The picture of Gary and I was taken during a
sledding trip to my brother's vacation property near
Lake Wenatchee.
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Clerk of the Year!! The Washington State Municipal
Clerks Association named Cheryl Proffitt- Schmidt, North
Bend City Clerk, as Washington's Municipal Clerk of the
Year at their Annual Convention in Ocean Shores,
Washington on March 19, 2009. Cheryl has been with the
City for over three years and is a member of North Bend's
management team. Cheryl was nominated by Mayor Ken
Hearing and City Administrator Duncan Wilson in part
for her efforts to protect & preserve the City's permanent, essential and historical
documents spanning its 100 year history. Cheryl obtained a grant from the
Washington State Archives and has been overseeing the project over the last two years.
"We could not be more proud of Cheryl" said Mayor Hearing. "This award is well
deserved, and not just because of one project. Cheryl is a true professional and a
fantastic community asset."
PublicLaw, Justice and Safety
Police Division
AM Directed Patrol Mission
In March, the police noticed heightened activity around the
bridge on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, where it crosses the South
Fork of the Snoqualmie River. Because of the increased activity, the North Bend Police
began a directed patrol mission for the area.
The intent of the directed patrol mission is to curb problem activity by making a
concerted effort to identify subjects who are using the location for illegal and nuisance
activities and to use all available legal resources against anyone caught engaged in any
type of criminal activity, or civil violations at this location.
To date, at least partially due to weather, the location has been relatively quiet
during the area checks and surveillance efforts that have been made. It is certainly a
possibility however that this location will continue to be a gathering spot and that
activity might increase again as the weather improves.
The police will continue to monitor the location. We encourage everyone who
uses the trail to call 911 anytime they see questionable activity in the area of the trail
bridge.
Numerous Arrests
During the final months of 2008 and the early months of 2009, the Greater
North Bend Area suffered a surge of property crimes including car prowls and some
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burglaries. As is often the case with these types of incidents, there was very little
evidence, or other information available to help identify suspects.
Over the past few months, Detective Scott Allen and the North Bend patrol
deputies have worked diligently on these cases and the results have been impressive.
So far this year, referring to property crimes alone, the deputies working in the
North Bend area have cleared 17 felony cases with arrests, or pending arrests. Many
of those arrested for these crimes were arrested for multiple incidents.
In total, when all of the current investigations are complete, Detective Allen
anticipates a total of 39 separate charges referred to the prosecutor on those cases.
As a crime prevention reminder, it should be noted that a large portion of these
cases involved unlocked vehicles, open garages and otherwise unsecured property.
Please remember to place all valuables left in your vehicle out of sight and remember
to lock the vehicle. Also, make sure your garage and outbuilding doors are closed and
locked. And lastly, please spread this simple, but effective advice to your friends and
neighbor.
Joe Hodgson
Police Chief
Finance Department
Standard & Poor's Workshop - On April 8th, I attended a half -day
workshop which addressed interesting and important topics for the
- Puget Sound Region and was applicable to the City of North Bend
economically.
The Chief Economist for Standard and Poor's, David Wyss, presented his
prognosis for emerging out of the present recession. His analysis was incredibly
interesting and I am waiting for a copy of the Power Point that his office will forward
to our City.
In the mean time I want to share some bullet points with you:
o The worst declines in housing markets were in the "rust belts" (e.g.
Detroit) and the sun belts (e.g. Los Angeles, Miami, etc) with decreases of
as much as 43%.
o In comparison, home values in the Puget Sound area and Washington in
general were down 14% as an average.
o However, there is still a sizable amount of inventory sitting in our State
that has to be sold before the real rebound of the real estate market will
be seen. The price ranges selling right now are new or older homes
between $350,000 and $400,000. (Good for us — we zoned for cottage
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housing.) More expensive homes are not moving yet and will take much
longer to sell.
o Commercial properties are just now starting to drop in values and the
drop is expected to be deep (i.e. empty retail square footage, business
parks, warehouses (except Nintendo of course) etc.
o Nevertheless, in the new climate of financial institutional housecleaning,
and imminently stronger regulations, Mr. Wyss projected a modest
recovery starting in the fall of 2009 as cash becomes more available to
interested borrowers.
o Other areas that we don't often think about as being impacted by the
recession are: cutbacks in transportation construction, cutbacks in
airplane construction due to less business and pleasure travel, etc. The
only increase in construction expected in the near future is for toll roads
and highways. The current proposed Federal Budget includes only $48
billion dollars for transportation improvements. Wyss reminded us that
the emphasis in the Fed Budget is: education, healthcare and energy.
o Utilities will be impacted as well — customers will try to economize in the
use of all kinds of energy (lower utility taxes and fuel excise taxes for
North Bend).
o We were also briefed by a representative from Standard and Poor's (Chris
Morgan) about changes needed to achieve a better bond rating for cities
and other entities. This topic is part of the Finance and Administration
Committee's work for this year. As you might guess, there are now only
two insurance companies that, for a fee, are available to raise the City's
underlying rate (A) to (AAA), which is what most investors are interested
in buying. By the way, that's part of AIG's business.
Direct Deposit for Officials and Staff — As you all know by now, the Finance
Department has implemented direct deposit of payroll checks. The first electronic
deposit will be May 20, 2009.
General Facility Charges and Rates per Cubic Meter for Wholesale Customers
Sallal - Our consultant, Financial Solutions Group, have promised a deliverable on
this topic by Friday. There is very little work left to do. I am in touch with Sallal's
Financial Consultant. And, as soon as we have a product from FCSG, the appropriate
parties will meet and then schedule this item for the Finance and Administration
Committee.
Critical Revenue Stats — Sales Tax, Business and Occupation Tax, Utility Taxes
and any other items of interest will be reported to the City Council at the April
Workstudy.
Elena Montgomery
Finance Director
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Public Works & Emergency Management
Department
Administrative and Programs Division
The Tanner Annexation petition goal of signatures from property
owners representing at least 60% of the assessed value in the annexation
area was achieved by the petitioners. The petition was submitted to the
City and the petition was forwarded to King County Assessor's office for
certification. The certification was issued on April 7, 2009 and a public
hearing was set by the City Council for April 21, 2009 at the North Bend City Council
meeting, 7:00 PM at the Senior Center.
Capital Projects
.Wilt�N North Bend Park & Ride
c.P The City has submitted requests to our state representatives in
Washington DC for additional appropriations to com lete the Park &
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Ride project. Currently, the project is underfunded. The City will be going out to
bid soon with the intent to construct what we can with the funds at hand and
complete the rest of the project when another appropriation is secured.
Torguson Park Tot Lot
Bids were received for the construction of a tot lot at Torguson Park. The apparent
low bidder will be discussed at the Public Works Committee meeting to develop a
recommendation on awarding the project. If awarded, work on the project would
begin in May.
Torguson Park Climbing Rock/Wall
The contract for the climbing rock at Torguson Park was awarded to Rockwerx from
Massachusetts. Design on the project is already underway with the installation
and completion by late July. The rock will be 30 feet high with the top imitating Mt
Si in the background. The appearance will be like real rock with artificial
handholds added for ease of climbing. The rock will be located in the grassy area to
the right as you enter the park.
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Operations and Maintenance Divisicin
Repair work on the Boalch Ave Bridge over Gardiner Creek
has been delayed by the Washington State Department of Fish and
Wildlife. The City has submitted a SEPA checklist for the work and
F will be processing a Hydraulic Permit Application with WSDFW in
the next week. The new expected completion date of the project is
mid -May.
Emergency Management Division
The City is working in cooperation with a representative of
FEMA in calculating the City's damages from both the December
snow fall and the January flood event. Some recovery projects are
planned for later this summer during times when work in creeks is
less sensitive.
Surface Water, Water and Serer Divi. ion
1. Water Rights
The production well is complete and ready to turn on as of this
writing. The Hobo Springs mitigation pipeline is complete except for the
adjustment of a valve in the pipeline. The repeater station, a radio
station that receives and reroutes a radio signal still needs to be completed.
However, the system can be operated manually without the use of the repeater
station which will most likely be the case till electrical power can be installed to the
station. By the time this article gets printed, we hope to have the water system on-
line and operating. This coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the development
moratorium which began in April 1999 due to the lack of water. This month, the
moratorium was permitted to expire without renewal.
Later this month there will be an open house at the new Centennial Well House
in the Public Works Shops facility. Look for an advertisement in the local paper or
an electronic announcement in the near future. The open house will be held during
the day with a discussion on how the system works, a pictorial history of its
construction, and a demonstration of the well in action.
2. ULID No 6
Design of the sewer facilities continues toward a July advertisement for
construction bids. The City continues to receive questions whether or not others
can join the ULID. Unfortunately, the ULID membership is closed. Certain
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policies and provisions will be made in the near future to address these requests by
people outside the ULID for hook up to the public sewer system.
Ron Garrow
Public Works Director and City Engineer
Development Services Division
The Downtown Merchants have organized and are planning two
Downtown Block Parties this summer in celebration of the 100-year
Centennial. The Block Parties have a fun and exciting event schedule
including a Pet and People Fashion Show hosted by Birches Habitat,
Selah's Gifts and Renaissance Pet Boutique; Live Theatre by Valley
Center Stage; a Kids Bike Parade hosted by Rattlesnake Lake Cycles;
Thai Dancing hosted by Sawan Thai Restaurant; Live Music by Harley Brumbaugh;
and much more!! The dates have been set for these two events! The first Block Party
will be held on Saturday June 13th from 4pm-lOpm. The second Block Party will be to
be held Saturday July 18th, also from 4pm-10pm.
The North Bend Branding Team recently completed a Branding "Brown Paper
Exercise". The team's objective was to undertake a structured creative process that
would develop a number of deliverables
• An identification of the target market for brand promotion activity
• The core brand elements that encapsulate what North Bend has to offer
• An inventory of marketable "brand assets" that will resonate with the target
market
• A brand tag line
• Potential implementation activities, events and collateral to establish and re -
enforce the brand
The first stage of the process has been completed by the team. The next step is
for "stakeholders" in the brand and identity of North Bend to become involved in the
process and provide critical feedback and additional ideas. The final step before
implementation will be to involve the general public.
Subsequent to the public outreach in April, the Branding Team will provide a
branding plan with a timeline and budget to the City Council on May 5, 2009 for their
approval. The plan will include the top five recommendations for a tag line for the City
of North Bend.
The stakeholder groups listed below are the first key groups from whom we wish
to seek feedback. During regularly scheduled meetings in April we plan to brief
stakeholders on progress so far and ask them to participate in moving the process
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forward with their ideas and input. The general public and citizens will have a chance
to get involved during the North Bend Planning Commission "Public Charrette" on
April 23rd 2009.
Stakeholder Involvement Schedule:
Grou /Or /Committee
Meeting
Date
Merchants Association
Merchants Meeting
Aril 6th
Economic Dev.
Commission
EDC
April 16th
Sno. Valley Chamber
Chamber Luncheon
April 171h (to be
confirmed)
Parks Commission
Parks Meeting
Aril 22nd
Planning Commission
PC Meeting (PUBLIC
CHARRETTE)
April 23r(I
City Council
Council Workstudy
Aril 281h
City Council
Council Approval
May 5th
Parks Commission
The Parks Commission met on March 25th. Maggie Stam
from the Master Builders Association attended again, following
from her previous visit at the February 25th meeting to discuss
the MBA's proposal to do a public benefit project for the City of
North Bend. The project would be to commemorate the city's
centennial and the Master Builder's centennial, both occurring in 2009.
Maggie informed the Parks Commission and staff that the MBA is interested to
pursue the Parks Commission's suggestion from last month's meeting to construct a
picnic shelter for the city at Torguson Park! The MBA will now be raising funds and
seeking donated labor and materials to construct the project, with the hope of
completing the project in time for the City's centennial celebration events at Torguson
Park in August. If you are interested to contribute to this effort, please contact Maggie
Stam at (425) 460-8225.
After discussing the picnic shelter proposal, the Parks Commission began
reviewing updates to the Parks Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. This will
be an ongoing effort over the course of the next several months. Please see additional
information on this in the Long Range Planning section below.
At the meeting, the Parks Commission also met the members of the North Bend
Parks Foundation and exchanged ideas and suggestions on fundraising and working
together on future park projects to benefit North Bend. A big thanks to the Parks
Foundation on their ongoing efforts to raise funds for the North Bend climbing
structure and to the MBA for their new proposal to construct a picnic shelter. With the
climbing structure, the tot lot, and now the picnic shelter under way, Torguson Park is
going to be beautiful this summer!
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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on March 12th and March
261h. At its March 121h meeting, the Planning Commission held a
public hearing on and discussed amendments to NBMC Chapter
17.25 Residential Recreation and Common Space Requirements to
address the construction of and access to trails. Per the amendments, if a new
residential development is adjacent to an existing trail, the developer would have to
provide a connection to the trail. If the new development is on property where there is
a future trail corridor proposed in the Trail Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan, the
developer would be required to construct that trail segment as a part of their
recreation and open space requirements for the development. The Planning
Commission voted unanimously to forward its recommendation onto the City Council
to approve these amendments.
Also at its March 12th meeting, the Planning Commission discussed proposed
limited amendments to NBMC Chapter 14.08.020 and 14.080.040 concerning Type C
Drainage Courses. These amendments would provide greater flexibility in addressing
Type C Drainage courses on properties. The amendments would allow alterations to
these conveyance channels (not allowed under the current regulations), subject to
requirements to maintain the conveyance and infiltration capacity and water quality
treatment of these channels.
The Commissioners then took up the issue of proposed limited amendments to
the Floodplain Management Regulations for NBMC Chapter 14.12.020 concerning
development in the Downtown Commercial Zone and concerning accessory structures.
At the March 26th meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing
concerning the limited amendments to NBMC Chapter 14.12.020, and a second public
hearing regarding the limited amendments to NBMC Chapter 14.14.08.020 and
14.08.040. After deliberation, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward
onto the City Council their recommendation to approve both of these limited
amendments. The Planning Commission also agreed to host a "Branding Charrette"
meeting to be held at their April 23rd meeting, to get more citizens involved in helping
the City find a brand and identity to bring a positive and focused image of North Bend
to the wider community of King County, Washington State, the rest of the country and
the world. For more information on the city's branding efforts, see information under
"Other Economic Development Activity" below.
Economic Development CommISsio
The Economic Development Commission met on March 19th.
At this meeting, Councilmember Jonathan Rosen met with the EDC
and discussed with the Commissioners and city staff the Clean
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Energy Revolution, its emergence as an industry, and the opportunities it presents
particularly in business recruitment for North Bend, and viewed a video titled
"Evergreen Washington Clean Technology at Work" from Washington State's
Community, Trade & Economic Development. There was also discussion of new
residential construction, and the three, four, and five star ratings from Master Builders
Built Green.
Current Planning
%� The Community & Economic Development Department is
�== processing the Shoreline Permit Submittal and the SEPA Determination
for Byron Moore's application for a 109-lot residential subdivision in the
Silver Creek area, between NE 3rd Street and NE 4th Street. The
shoreline permit is the first permit of a number of required development
approvals, including the platting approval process. Please contact Senior Planner
Mike McCarty at 888-7649 if you have any questions concerning this project.
Puget Sound Energy submitted plans for substantial improvements to their
existing substation along Thrasher Avenue NE/NE 3rd Street. Tanner Electric would
also like to expand and locate utilities on the PSE site. Updated plans are expected
soon.
North Bend Public Works submitted a SEPA Checklist to the Community &
Economic Development Department for the infrastructure improvements for Utility
Local Improvement District #6, and a separate SEPA Checklist for the Boalch Avenue
Bridge Repairs.
CED Staff met with Nintendo of America for a pre -application review for
proposed expansion of the truck trailer parking lot and employee parking lot at their
facility. The proposal would also include dedication of a trail easement on their
property along the levee of the South Fork Snoqualmie River.
Staff is working on two grant opportunities. One proposal is currently under
review for King Conservation District (KCD) funding for Phase II of the Ivy Removal
and Vegetation work along the South Fork Snoqualmie River west of Riverfront Park.
The city will be coordinating a conservation and trail easement on two private
properties. The grant request will be approximately $45,000 with a $5,000 match from
Mountains to Sound Greenway.
The second grant opportunity is for improvements to the Tollgate Farmhouse.
The proposal, for funding from 4-Culture of King County, would fund critical structural
repairs to the farmhouse, removal of the collapsing non -historic porch (in preparation
for its future replacement), and clearing away the brush and debris from around and
inside the house. The City will find out on April 7th if the grant was awarded.
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Long Range
,ae. Planning
Staff is working with the Parks Commission on significant
amendments to the Parks Element and Parks Capital Facilities Plan.
h$ The Parks Element guides the planning of North Bend parks and
b recreation facilities y setting policies for park and trail planning,
acquisition, and development, establishing level of service standards
used for assessing park impact fees, and identifying needed improvements to existing
facilities. The Parks Capital Facilities Plan prioritizes proposed park improvements
and establishes a six -year calendar of when those improvements are anticipated to
occur. An updated Parks Element and Parks CFP are necessary for maintaining
eligibility for grant funding.
To get the public involved in this update, a public workshop has been scheduled
for May 271h, 6:00 pm at City Hall. Please mark your calendar — it will be a fun,
informative, and interactive opportunity to get your ideas for parks into plans for
implementing!
The City of North Bend and staff have initiated a Sustainable North Bend effort.
Staff organized an introductory presentation on sustainability at the March 24th
Council Workstudy. Staff provided a brief overview of the concept of sustainability,
and introduced guest presenters. ESM Consulting Engineers provided a presentation
on Low -Impact Development stormwater management techniques, and Built Green of
King and Snohomish Counties provided a presentation on the Built Green residential
certification program.
Over the next year, the city and staff will be working to establish a Sustainable
Development program aimed to provide incentives for green construction and low
impact development, and ways to reduce the City's environmental impacts through its
internal programs and practices.
Building Permit Activity
Building Permits issued for the month of March consisted of
12 permits, and included: one commercial alteration permit for the
new Seattle Sun Tan opening in the Mountain Valley Center
addition; one sign permit for the Tully's Coffee that has opened
inside the Safeway Grocery Store; one demolition permit for the old Bavarian facade
atop the building at Chaplin's Pre -Owned Autos at 204 E. North Bend Way; one
commercial plumbing permit; one commercial and one residential fire permit; one
commercial and one residential mechanical permit; and four tree removal permits. The
permits issued for the month of March represent a valuation of $78,951.
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The city's GIS has continued working on a number of old and new
ya' projects. These projects include:
1) GPS data collection continues on the water utility database and mapping
project due to the good weather.
2) Continued support on the Tanner and Stilson annexation petitions.
3) Continued support on the ULID #6 Project.
4) Continuing archival of old Engineering and Mapping documents into a
digital archive.
Upcomingr t.Bend
Valley Center Stage (formerly the Unity Theatre), located on the
second floor at 119 W. North Bend Way, presents on Saturday, April
.,/ 18th Valley Dolls and Vocalist Susana Fuller joining Cascade Jazz Trio
to perform a night of swing and song with some jaw -dropping talent!
On Saturday, April 25th, the theatre presents The Ha Ha Sisterhood, an
all female standup comedy show.
For more information, or to order tickets, visit the Valley Center Stage website
at: www.valleyicenterstage.org
Gina Estep
Community and Economic Development Director
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City of Algona
The Town Crier
April 2009
Algona Days 2009
Algona's 9th Annual Easter Egg
July 18 & 19
Hunt
It's that time again! Planning is
Saturday April 11, 2009-11 AM
getting started and we need YOUR
Matchett Memorial Park
help. Watch the Town Crier over
402 Warde Street
the next few months for more infor-
mation and details on Algona Days.
(Behind City Hall)
Planning meetings will be scheduled
Age Groups: (2-4) (5-7) (8-12)
soon and the City would love to
Bring the kids with their baskets to the
have as many residents to help out
park for our annual Easter Egg Hunt.
as possible. If you are interested in
The City is looking for sponsors to
volunteering,
assist us in our annual hunt. We are
please call
seeking sponsors to donate grand
City Hall and
prizes such as children's videos,
leave your
children's games, pre -packaged
contact infor-
chocolate bunnies, or Easter -style
mation.
stuffed animals. Donations need to be
received in City Hall no later than
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Wednesday April 8th.
If you have any questions, please
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Curbside Spring Clean Up!
Wednesday / Thursday May 6' l 7t'
Available to all Waste Management Disposal Customers
Just place your extra waste, per the instructions below, along side the curb with your regular garbage on
May 6' / 7" .
YARD WASTE:
Yard waste must be separated from other waste, bundled or bagged in brown paper bags.
Plastic bags will NOT be accepted! Bags cannot exceed 65 pounds.
Brush and branches cannot exceed three (3) feet in length or three (3) inches in diameter.
No rocks, bricks, cement, sod, dirt, etc.
GENERAL GARBAGE:
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All garbage and/or trash must be in bags, boxes, or cans. o NO appliances, furniture, or other large bulky objects.
NO hazardous materials such as paint or chemicals.
Inside this issue:
❑ Planner's Plat
Pg. 2
❑ Comments from the Chief
Pg. 2
Mayor's Report
Pg. 3
❑ Algona City Staff
Pg. 3
❑ April Calendar
Pg. 4
Points of Interest
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first and third Tuesday of the month
at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers
of City Hall
The Council conducts workshop
sessions (on an as needed basis)
the second and last Tuesday of each
month at 7:00 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall
All meetings of the City Council are
open to the public
Council Meetings
1" & 3r° Tuesday
Visit our website at:
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Hello everyone.
It seems that as daylight gets longer, your planning office re-
ceives more calls regarding building and the permit process in
the City. Often the questions focus around "Do I need a permit?"
and "Why do I need a permit?"
A permit to build a new structure, to improve an existing one or
to demolish is a measure that ensures protection for you and
future occupants of the home.
Once you initiate the permit process, you have automatically
involved a set of "third" eyes via the building official, the permit
clerk and the planning department. These reviews can help to
shield you against mistakes and workmanship not up to par. The
building official, in tandem with permitting, can ensure that the
structure is being built according to all applicable codes.
Cities do not profit from permit fees as the fees are used for a
variety of processes tied into that individual permit. Some
processes that the fees pay for are: Site visits, administrative
cost, building, planning, and public works reviews, and file
maintenance.
Structures built without a permit can easily become a potential
problem for you in the future. Structures built without a permit
may be required to be dismantled and begin again via the permit
review process.
The Town Crier
If you sell your house, you might be legally obligated to disclose that
you have remodeled without a permit, and the buyer could demand that
you bring work up to code before purchase.
Lastly, as Spring has arrived, so has the time for gardening and an
Algona Gardening Club. We've seen you "green thumb" specialists out
in the community... working on your lawns, growing your flowers and
making your yards look magnificent! The planning commission is
requesting that all of you come and share your talent by forming and
creating an Algona Garden Club. It would be nice to see what others
are doing to their yards, trading secrets of good vegetation growth and
overall community pride. Additionally, the Planning Commission
would like the garden club to award a "beautiful" garden once a month
from May until September. So, whether you have a green thumb or not
but want to be a part of the Algona Garden Club, please contact City
Hall at 253-833-2897 and ask for Ken or Scott for information.
The City of Algona planning department is more than happy to assist
anyone with their permit process or help with any other land use or
building questions. If you see the blue jeep, please wave or flag us
down regarding any concern you may have or just to say "hello".
Thanks.
Comments from the Police Chief
The Algona Police Explorer Program is underway and is
rapidly growing. Officer Tim Atkins is the lead advisor
for the Explorer Program. If you or someone you know is
at least 14, and no older than 21, and are interested in the
Explorer Program, you can pickup an application at the
Police Department.
The Algona Police have successfully removed all graffiti
from public places in the City. We are now monitoring
known graffiti areas for future removal. We have
successfully captured and prosecuted six people for
vandalism/graffiti in our City. If you know of graffiti in a
public area, feel free to report it to the Police Department.
The City is proud to introduce a new Police Officer to our
community. Officer James Schrimpsher was hired on
January 20th and comes to us from King County Sheriff's
Office and prior to that he worked for a Sheriff's Office in
Missouri. Officer Schrimpsher, who is known as "Schrimp"
has been in Law Enforcement since 1994 and is assigned to
Swing Shift.
We are also pleased to announce that we added a new volunteer
Reserve Police Officer Edgar Nicolau. Edgar comes to us from
Renton Police Department and prior to that the United States
Military. Edgar is very eager to serve our community and is a
welcome addition to our department.
The Algona Police has stepped up its efforts to capture and
ticket speeders throughout the City. Your safety and your
children's safety is very important to us. We have been very
active in your neighborhoods with patrols and enforcement.
Pedestrian and bicycle safety is important too. Be aware of
your surroundings. Look both ways while crossing streets, and
walk on sidewalks. Children should walk with buddies
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Ma!)or5 Message
Current Economic Conditions We are also managing the city expenses to
conserve what we have and to minimize the impact
If you have been listening to the press, you know of the recession on Algona.
most municipalities, counties, and other govern- Revenues are down, and there will probably be
mental organizations are experiencing financial more reductions in the future. One thing residents
difficulty. The economy has severely impacted the can do to help the city through these tough times is
State of Washington. Algona is no exception. to volunteer to help out with community events.
However, we are in better shape than most, Another way to help is to clean up your own
because of our fiscal prudence in the past. Diana neighborhood. It takes Public Works crew time to
Quinn, your City Admin./Treasurer and I clean up litter in the park and along our streets.
anticipated a reduction of revenues, and budgeted You can help them keep the city clean and
accordingly. attractive by just helping out a few hours a month!
Landscape Improvements at City HallI F_ Algona Days
Have you seen the nice landscaping in front of
City Hall? John Zanoni, one of our dedicated
Public Works Crew along with Dan Eilertson,
owner of Lakeshore Landscaping, designed and
planted all the beautiful shrubbery. The land-
scaping is low maintenance, requiring less of the
cities resources to keep it looking good. Dan
donated his time, both in the design as well as
the labor, only charging the city for the
materials. He also footed the bill for the lovely
flowering cherry trees! John performed work
above and beyond his job requirements. Algona
is fortunate to have such dedicated employees
and citizens. If you see John or Dan out and
about working in the city, be sure to let them
know you appreciate their dedication to seeing
the city is well maintained!
Algona Days are July 18th and 19th this year. We
need community member volunteers to help with
the planning and holding of this event Without the
assistance of the residents, it may become prohibi-
tive to hold these types of community events in the
future. just a few hours of your time can keep
important community events functioning!
White River Lions
We have included some information on the White
River Lions and a fund raising dance they are
sponsor in this newsletter. This is a dedicated
group of people making a difference in our
community. I urge you to contact them and get
tickets to this fund raising event. Hope to see you
there!
White River Valley Lion's Club Annual
Temporary Public Works/Parks Position Dinner/Auction/Dance
We will soon be advertising a temporary position
working for the City. I am sending out the notice
in this newsletter so that Algona residents will
have the opportunity to be the first to apply. The
position will be from April to September. It will
be full time with variable hours. The pay range is
$10 to $12 per hour, depending on qualifications.
The successful applicant will need a valid
Washington State Drivers License along with
other requirements. If you or someone you know
would be interested in this position, check at City
Hall for more details and an application.
When: April 11, 2009
Where: Filipino American Hall
103 6th Ave N, Algona
Time: Social (alcohol by donation) 6-7 PM
Dinner (Branks BBQ) 7-8 PM
Auction 8-9 PM
Music & Dancing 9— 11 PM
Tickets are $25 for singles and $40 for couples.
Contact Traci at 206-992-7609 for an evening of
good fund and great entertainment.
Algona City Staff
ADMINISTRATION
(253) 833-2897
David E. Hill
Mayor
mayor@cityofalgona.com
Diana Quinn
City Administrator/
Clerk Treasurer
Laurie Ulrich
Deputy City Clerk/Treas
Ken Faucher
Customer Service Clerk
Iris Sisco
Clerical Assistant
POLICE DEPARTMENT
(253) 833-2743
Buster McGehee
Police Chief
Barbara Shattuck
Police Clerk
Lee Gaskill
Gil Longer
James McKay
Tillman Atkins
3oel Sutter
Robert Stephens
James Schrimpsher
Police Officers
PUBLIC WORKS
(253)833-2741
M. Scott Jones
City Planner
Jimmy Griess
Public Works Supervisor
Sly Marez
John Zanoni
Utility Workers
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Community
Center
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Easter Hunt
Council Mtg
Planning
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7 PM
Commission
6:30 PM
Lions Club
Dinner/Auction
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Filipino American
Hall
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Easter
Council Workshop
Penalties posted
7 PM
for past due Feb
bills and notices
mailed
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Disconnect
Council Mtg
Water shut off
notices for past
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for past due Feb
due Feb bills
bills
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Curbside Clean up
Curbside Clean up
7PM
ITEM OB-5
APRIL 2009 ISSUE 10
Stormwater utility bills may change
The stormwater utility bills you received today continues the rates Council adopted
November 6, 2008. But that's not the end of the story. The Mayor and Council have
received your calls and letters and conducted workstudy sessions on March 5 and
March 19 to consider several options to reduce rates.
The following options currently being considered roll back the rates and save the
residents, businesses, churches and other organizations a total of $102,184 in 2009.
Options being considered are:
♦ Reducing the base rate from $13 to $10 per month per residence or per
equivalent residential unit or (ERU) for businesses, churches, community clubs,
schools and others. The rate was proposed for 2009, not returning to $13 per
ERU until 2011.
♦ Removing the charge for gravel from the impervious surface calculation used for
commercial and other ERU-based charges.
♦ Providing 25 percent credit for businesses, churches, community clubs and
schools for having and maintaining a qualified private stormwater retention/
treatment facility.
♦ Providing an annual credit for customers who paid for a State -required industrial
NPDES permit equal to the amount paid.
♦ Adding a senior/low-income/disabled discount for qualified residences. The
credit would allow a 50 percent discount on the rate for stormwater, water, and
the City's share of sewer (residents also pay sewer rates to King County and
Soos Creek).
In case you are wondering how or when this might happen, the Council will need to
conduct a public hearing. That is currently scheduled for April 23. After the hearing,
the Council can adopt the rate changes. As soon as Council adopts the changes, staff
will begin making the revisions to the computer billing system for each customer. The
earliest you will likely see reduced rates will be on the utility bills that are mailed at the
end of April. Watch the City's website at www.ci.blackdiamond.wa.us for updated
Council calendars. Continued on Page 2
Nestle Waters North America update
Nestle Waters North America continues to test the City of Black Diamond's springs for
quality and volume to determine if it is a suitable source for a potential water bottling
facility. The company also continues discussion with a landowner at the north end of
town regarding a potential property purchase for the plant, should an agreement with
the City of Black Diamond for the sale of spring water ultimately be approved by the
City Council.
On March 5, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 09-582. The
action authorized a contract with PacWest Engineering to examine the potential water
rate impacts of a sale to Nestle. The cost of the contract will be billed to Nestle Water
under a previously passed reimbursement agreement. This study does not obligate
the City of Black Diamond any further or in any way transfer water rights to Nestle
Waters North America.
The City has requested that Nestle host a town hall meeting for citizens in early 2009.
Inside this issue:
Stormwater Update and Questions
Nestle Waters Update
Fire Department Funding
Safety Tips on Poisons
Sensitive Areas Ordinance
Police News
Contact Information
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Stormwater questions answered (continued from front page)
Several residents called to the City asking about the
stormwater utility. Below are a few frequently asked bank or credit union. The City will not set up to deduct
questions and answers: from citizens' banking institutions.
1. How will the discount for seniors work if it passes?
The program being considered is for low-income seniors, 62
years or older, or for disabled persons receiving permanent
disability payments from SSI or SSDA (a physician's
statement is required) and veterans. This discount is only
for residents paying for Black Diamond utilities. To qualify
you must be both low income and a senior, disabled or a
veteran or on kidney dialysis at home. Eligible incomes will
be updated annually by HUD in March. Eligible incomes are
based on household size.
Official HUD income guidelines
(Effective February 1, 2009)
Household
Size
Maximum Annual
Gross Income
1
$ 43,050
2
$ 49,200
3
$ 55,350
4
$ 61,500
5
$ 66,400
6
$ 71,350
7
$ 76,250
8
$ 81,200
If the City Council approves this program, a 50 percent
discount will apply to water, city share of sewer (exempts
King County Metro and Soos Creek rates) and to
stormwater rates beginning with the May billing cycle. A one
page application would be available by May 1 at City Hall or
on the City website at www.ci.blackdiamond.wa.us.
Please note that annual applications are required.
2. Can stormwater payments be made annually or
quarterly?
Yes, you can prepay. The amount will show as a credit
against your account and it will show a credit balance each
month until the new charges have used up the credit. Utility
bills will continue to be mailed each month with the City
newsletter as one postage rate covers both items.
3. How come the City doesn't include return envelopes
with the utility bills?
We are trying to keep the administrative costs low right now
This may be considered in the future.
4. Can costs be saved by printing bill on postcards?
We are upgrading our utility billing system and will be
considering this option and other cost -saving features.
5. Will the City be looking into automatic utility bill
deductions from citizens' bank accounts?
Customers can set up automatic bill pay through their own
6. When will we be able to pay online?
We are currently changing software vendors and will look
at online and/or credit card payments for the last quarter
of the year.
7. What is my King County property tax that is paid
to Black Diamond being used for?
Black Diamond currently receives about 17 percent of
the property taxes collected by King County. The rest of
the taxes pay for schools, King County, Port of Seattle,
Library District and the Emergency Medical Services
levy. In 2008, Black Diamond received approximately
$551 for the year on property valued at $300,000. This is
$46 a month and is used in Black Diamond for primarily
public safety including police, fire, jail, court and legal
costs as well as other services. See more information
about property taxes in our March 2009 newsletter at
www.cl.blackdiamond.wa.us.
8. Why am I paying King County for stormwater and
the City of Black Diamond?
If you were in the Lake Sawyer annexation, the
stormwater fees paid to King County should have been
dropped once the annexation was official. There is still
an old King County stormwater bond issue (prior to
annexation) that continues to be a liability of some of the
Lake Sawyer citizens. The charge is $5.50 a year and
shows on the King County property tax bill as SWM
Bond. This will be paid off in 2016.
9. 1 live on Lake Sawyer. Do 1 still have to pay?
Yes, the stormwater fees are paid by all Black Diamond
residences, businesses, churches, community clubs,
schools and other commercial properties that have
impervious surface. Under the new proposal each
residence will pay a total of $10 per month for 2009,
which covers houses, garages, out buildings, and
driveways. Others such as businesses will have
impervious surfaces measured and divided by 3,000 to
come up with ERU'S (Equivalent Residential Units) that
will be charged at $10 per ERU each month,
We appreciate all your questions and comments. For
more stormwater information, please contact customer
service at (360) 886-2560.
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Fire district in third year of protecting Black Diamond
yKo�AA�o� Background on department
m/fit _, In June of 2006, the City of Black Diamond and King County Fire District #44 (Mountain View
�N Fire and Rescue) entered into an agreement for fire and emergency medical services. Under
F�RE this agreement, fire services were regionalized. The Mountain View and Black Diamond fire
departments now operate as one department under the direction of Chief Greg Smith.
King County Fire District #44 is not under the jurisdiction of, nor does it report to, King County
government. It is its own autonomous taxing district governed by an elected Board of Fire Commissioners. All members
of the board are residents of the District.
District funding sources
Fire services in the District are funded through property taxes specifically collected for the Fire District. Fire districts in
the state are limited to $1.50 per $1,000 dollars of property value as determined by the King County Assessor. For
example, a $300,000 home would pay a maximum of $450 a year in fire district taxes. All of these funds go directly to the
District and are controlled by the Board of Commissioners. However, the district has been limited to a 1 % increase in
funding each year since Initiative 747 passed in 2001. This effectively lowers the rate over a period of years. In 2005,
Mountain View collected $1.31 per $1,000 until the voters of the District approved a levy lid lift to reinstate the $1.50 per
$1,000 rate.
Black Diamond services
Fire services in Black Diamond are funded out of the General Fund. Property taxes, sales taxes, utility taxes and other
taxes and fees provide the revenues for that fund.
The citizens of Black Diamond currently pay about
$.63 per $1,000 of assessed value for fire and
emergency medical services based on the current
contract costs the City pays to the District. The
City currently has a public safety levy that assists
in paying the costs for both police and fire
protection. This levy terminates at the end of 2010
unless it is reinstated.
Merger capital bond passed
King County Fire District #17 that surrounded
Black Diamond in the unincorporated area was
merged into Mountain View by a vote of the
citizens of District #17. This merger took place on
January 1, 2009. In the fall of 2008, the citizens of
Mountain View voted to authorize a $7.5 million
dollar capital bond Issue. These funds will replace
fire apparatus, safety equipment and one fire
station. While the citizens of Black Diamond and
those of the former District #17 will not pay for
these bonds, they will benefit from the
improvements.
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victims of accidents and other medical conditions: We
appreciate the support our citizens give to our Department and
understand that, without your support, we could not fulfill our
mission.
We operate as one department. You may see Black Diamond
or you may see Mountain View on the sides of emergency
vehicles in the city, because we operate without borders. In
total, Mountain View's resources from each of its six stations
plus the two stations operated out of Black Diamond equal
almost 100 combined career and volunteer firefighter/EMTs.
All of our staff and resources are utilized to provide the most
efficient and effective service to our citizens.
We ask each of our citizens to check and test their smoke
detectors regularly and learn basic first aid and CPR. The Fire
Department offers classes and information that citizens can
use to keep them and their families safe. Visit us at
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Be safe and informed about poisons
Each year, two
WASHINGTON ex'posupres are
POISON reported to poison
z centers across the
CENTER country. Most of
them happen in the
home. Even though
more than half of the
poisonings involve children six years old and younger,
few people realize adults get poisoned too and they
usually result in the most serious injuries. In addition,
several pets are poisoned each year because of their
curious nature and their natural instinct to lick and chew.
Many household products, medications and plants are
poisons. A poison is any chemical or substance that can
make you sick or kill you if you:
♦ Eat it
♦ Drink it
♦ Breathe it
♦ Get it on your skin
♦ Get it in your eyes
What does SAO mean to me?
ITEM OB-5
ISSUE
If you see any of the following signs or symptoms of
poisoning, call the Washington Poison Center at
1-800-222-1222 and/or 9-1-1 right away:
♦ An open container nearby
♦ Pills, berries, etc. in the mouth
♦ Strange odor on the breath
♦ Burns around the mouth
♦ Upset stomach, nausea or vomiting
♦ Dizziness or unexplained sleepiness
The Washington Poison Center is available 24/7 for any
poison emergency that you may have. You can also call
9-1-1 in the case of a poison emergency.
For more information about poison emergencies, please
visit the Washington Poison
Center's website at GgD�4�G
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After many months of study and deliberations, the Black Diamond City Council updated the City's environmental
protection regulations with a unanimous vote at the February 26 meeting. The City of Black Diamond's new Sensitive
Areas Ordinance (SAO) applies to properties where improvements or redevelopment are slated to occur. It does not alter
citizens' current use of their property.
Clarifying answers to comments
Now that the SAO is adopted, there appear to be some common misperceptions that remain regarding the SAO. Below
is a short list of comments and responses. Should you have remaining questions about the regulations, please contact
Natural Resources/Parks Director Aaron Nix at (360) 886-2560 ext. 220.
1. The City is going to come onto my property and make me stop doing what I've been doing on my property for
years.
Unless you're engaged in some form of illegal activity, the City will not tell you, as a property owner, how you must
manage your land. Types of activities that will not be regulated with the passage of the new Sensitive Areas Ordinance
include:
♦Pasturing of livestock and other animals
*Gardening
♦ General recreation
*General upkeep of structures and other buildings not included below
2. Because of the SAO, I can't even paint my house without getting approval from the City.
Not true. The rules apply only to instances where a non -conforming use physically lies within a sensitive area or its buffer
and when significant improvements are slated for the property. Here's how these improvements are defined directly from
the SAO:
Minor alteration or renovation shall be defined as alteration or renovation of any structure, or Continued on page 5
ITEM OB-5
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SAO (continued from page 4)
making other improvements, that result in any of the following:
a. Expansion of floor area by up to 500 square feet, or by up to
10 percent, whichever is less; or
b. Expansion of impervious surface by up to 1,000 square feet, or by up to 10
percent, whichever is less; or
c. Remodeling or renovation that equals less than 50 percent of the value of the
existing structures or improvements, excluding plumbing, electrical and mechanical
systems.
Moderate alteration or renovation shall be defined as the alteration or renovation of any
structure, or making other improvements, that result in any of the following:
a. Expansion of floor area by 500 square feet or more, or by more than 10 percent but less than 50 percent,
whichever is less; or
b. Expansion of impervious surface by more than 1,000 square feet, or by more than 10 percent but less than 50
percent, whichever is less; or
c. Remodeling or renovation equal to or greater than 50 percent but less than 100 percent of the value of the
existing structures or improvements, excluding plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.
Substantial alteration or redevelopment shall be defined as alteration or renovation of any structure, or making other
improvements, that result in any of the following:
a. Expansion of floor area by 50 percent or more, or the expansion of impervious surface by 50 percent or more;
or
b. Remodeling or renovation equal to or exceeding 100 percent of the value of the existing structures or
improvements, excluding plumbing and mechanical systems.
These are the activities regulated by the new code for properties within a sensitive area and/or its associated buffer.
These activities are allowed to occur when the following specific mitigation measures are implemented to help ensure
that the sensitive area is protected:
Substantial Redevelopment of Mon -Conforming Structure within Sensitive Area/Buffer
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Minor alteration or renovation
of existing development:
a. Buffer vegetation
enhancement shall be either
50% of buffer standard or 50%
of existing structure setback
from wetland, whichever is less.
b. Buffer area shall be fenced
and signs posted.
Moderate alteration or
renovation of existing
development:
a. Buffer vegetation
enhancement shall be either
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buffer standard or 60% of existing structure setback
from wetland, whichever is less.
b. Buffer area shall be fenced and signs posted.
Substantial alteration or redevelopment:
a. Buffer dimension shall be 100% of standard,
provided, if the standard buffer dimension exceeds the
existing setback as measured from the edge of the
primary building, the buffer may be reduced to ninety
percent (90%) of the existing setback from the primary
building to the edge of the sensitive area.
Lot depth 100 feet to 150 feet — buffers may be
adjusted to utilize no more than 50% of lot depth or
50% of the distance between an existing primary
building and the edge of the wetland or stream or
other sensitive area.
Lot depth 150 to 200 feet — buffers may be
adjusted to utilize no more than 60% of lot depth or
60% of the distance between an existing primary
building and the edge of the wetland or stream or
other sensitive area.
Lot depth 200 feet to 250 feet — buffers may be
b. Buffer vegetation enhancement shall be 100% of adjusted to no more than 65% of lot depth or 65% of
standard. the distance between an existing primary building
and the edge of the wetland or stream or other
c. Buffer area shall be fenced and signs posted. sensitive area.
Example #1 (on page 5) demonstrates the buffer Lot depth 250 feet to 300 feet — buffers may be
requirements on the total
reconstruction of an existing Developable Area within a Non -Conforming Existing Lot
building or structure next to
a sensitive area. Based on
the code, the property
owner is able to utilize an
additional 10% of the
distance between the
corner of the existing
primary building and the
edge of the sensitive area
for development purposes.
The existing footprint might
be utilized or the structure
could be moved within this
area. This includes the
placement of structures,
lawn or other features
specific to the property
owner's discretion and in
accordance with current zoning requirements.
3. I own bare land in Black Diamond and these rules
are completely taking away my right to develop my
land!
Not true. For properties that are totally encumbered by
sensitive areas and/or their buffers, a certain percentage of
the property, located furthest away from the sensitive area,
can still be utilized. (See example #2) This is based on the
actual lot depth:
Lot depth less than 100 feet — buffers may be
adjusted to utilize no more than 40% of lot depth, or as
necessary to provide a buildable area outside the
buffer no less than 40 feet deep, provided that a
minimum buffer is not less than 25 feet or 50% of the
distance between an existing primary building and the
edge of the wetland or stream or other sensitive area.
Example #2
adjusted to utilize no more than 70% of lot depth or
70% of the distance between an existing primary
building and the edge of the wetland or stream or
other sensitive area.
Example #2 (above) shows a situation in which a
previously undeveloped property is totally encompassed
by sensitive area and buffer. The standard buffer does
not apply and the property owner is allowed to utilize up
to 50% or 75 feet of the lot for development purposes.
This includes the placement of structures, lawn or other
features specific to the property owner's discretion and
in accordance with current zoning requirements.
4. These rules and regulations are ridiculous and 1
disagree with them. The code does not allow me an
ability to appeal these rules.
The process to appeal the SAO is called a Reasonable
Use Exception (RUE). An exception
Continued on page 7
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Citizen's police academy canceled
The Black Diamond Police Department is disappointed to have to cancel its first annual Citizen's Police
Academy due to lack of attendance. The Department will offer the academy again sometime in the
future and will retain all of the applications received. In the meantime, the Police Department is
reminding citizens that they can participate in the ride along program. If
you are over the age of 18 and would like to accompany an officer during
a shift, the Department would enjoy having you along. This gives citizens a unique look
into what their police officers do on a day-to-day basis. Please contact the Black Diamond
Police Department at (253) 631-1012 to schedule your ride along or learn more about the
program.
SAO (continued from page 6)
to allow for reasonable economic use is the method by which an adjustment is made in the application of the specific
sensitive areas regulations to a particular piece of property. An exception to allow for reasonable economic use may be
necessary in a situation where a property cannot achieve reasonable economic use and comply with all of the applicable
requirements of the zoning or sensitive areas codes. The concept of reasonable economic use exception (for example),
may apply to an existing vacant, legally platted lot that the City code designates as being in a single-family residential
classification. It is presumed then that a limited single-family use is a reasonable economic use for that property,
provided all the applicable criteria and mitigation
can be met. Your application and supporting
materials are presented to a Hearing Examiner and
the examiner decides whether or not to allow for the
exception.
Online resources
Citizens may read the recently adopted regulations
online at www.ci.blackdiamond.wa.us by clicking
on the Departments tab and pulling down to the
Natural Resources page. That webpage includes a
list of frequently asked questions and answers that
was prepared during the Council's discussions of
the SAO. The new rules and regulations are based
on a study conducted by Parametrix, a local
environmental and engineering firm using "best
available science." That study is also available
online. Parametrix created planning maps of the
types and locations of Black Diamond's sensitive
areas. These maps give indications where sensitive
area may be located throughout the city. Although
they are general in nature and subject to
verification, the maps assist City planners in
knowing where sensitive areas may be present so
that appropriate protection measures can be put
into place. Those maps will be maintained and
updated by City staff as new information becomes
available.
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EVENT CALENDAR
April 11— Easter Breakfast — Black Diamond Community Center
8 a.m.-11 a.m.
COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Black Diamond Library (360) 886-1105
Hours of Operation:
Monday —Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fridays — 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturdays — 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Black Diamond Community/Senior Center (360) 886-1011
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Black Diamond Post Office (360) 886-9429
Hours of Operation:
Monday — Friday 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Black Diamond Museum/Historical Society (360) 886-2142
Hours of Operation:
Thursdays — 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays — Noon - 4 p.m.
CITY OF BLACK DIAMOND
CITY HALL
(360) 886-2560
P.O. Box 599/24301 Roberts Drive
(253) 631-0351
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/
(360) 886-2560
NATURAL RESOURCES/
(253) 631-0351
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
P.O. Box 599/24301 Roberts Drive
POLICE DEPARTMENT
(253) 631-1012
P.O. Box 309/25510 Lawson Street
MUNICIPAL COURT
(360) 886-7784
P.O. Box 599/25510 Lawson Street
FIRE DEPT. DISTRICT #44 _
(253) 735-0284
PUBLIC WORKS
(360) 886-2560
P.O. Box 599/24301 Roberts Drive
(253) 631-0351
AFTER HOURS (EMERGENCY PAGER)
(253) 333-5555
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Volume 15 Issue 1 March 2009
Know About Burn Bans
We have had some beautifully
sunny days recently; perhaps
we are finally finished with the
snow ...
These lovely spring days often
bring with them burn bans. To
find out if a bum ban is in effect
call 1-800-595-4341 or visit:
www.r)scleanair.org/aira/burnban
The 511 travel line has extensive
incident and construction delay
information as well as 24-hour
traffic status.
When you call, choose one of two
menu options: round the clock
traffic information or incidents.
You can also get information
about:
• Washington State ferries
• Weather
• Mountain pass conditions
• Transit, rail and airline phone
numbers
Do You Enjoy the Clyde Hill
Summer Celebration?
► ► ► Please! We need your help! -4t /
A few volunteers are still needed to
help organize and run our annual
Clyde Hill Celebration.
If you are interested, please call
425-453-7800. Thank you. _V�4
Legal Referrals at Your Fingertips
211 is the new centralized Information and referral
point for civil legal Services In King County
If you have a non -criminal legal problem you can call 211 and
speak with an information and referral specialist. They can give
you up-to-date and accurate information about the many free and
low-cost legal services available in King County.
For more information visit: www.win211.ora
On Thursday April 23 d and Friday April 24 h (on your regularly sched-
uled garbage pick-up day) you may put out for collection material not
normally collected in the weekly garbage service. These items may
include excess yard debris, bulky wastes and furniture.
A flyer will be arriving soon from Allied Waste
with more details about what you can and
cannot put out for collection. If you have any
questions regarding this event call:
Allied Waste Customer Service
206-682-9730
Hard copies of the 2009 Budget can
be obtained at City Hall. You can
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financial information, including the
monthly financial statements, online
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flood insurance up to the limits under the Regular Phase of the program.
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To Contact Us:
Clyde Hill City Hall:
9605 NE 24th Street
Clyde Hill, WA 98004
City Hall Phone: 425-453-7800
City Hall Fax: 425-462-1936
City Hall email:
cityhall@cfydehill.org
Hours: 8am - 5pm
Building Dept.: 8am -4pm
Police Department:
Non -Emergency: 425-454-7187
After office hours: 911
Emergency: 911
Mayor: George Martin
City Council Members:
Chris Baker, Bruce Dodds,
Randy Jack, Michaeleen Berger,
Barre Seibert
City Administrator.
Mitch Wasserman
Police Chief: William Archer
Public Works Director & Engineer:
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Website: www.clydehill.org
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PO Box 144
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City Offices (425) 233-6400 p
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Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
www.medina-wa.gov
Police Dept. (425) 233-6420
P.O. Box 601
Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1
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Medina City Council
Mark Nelson, Mayor
Jim Lawrence, Deputy Mayor
Lucius Biglow
Drew Blazey
Bret Jordan
Bob Rudolph
Shawn Whitney
SPRING
:Volunteers Needed.......... Pg I
:Council News.................Pgs 2-3
Development Svcs News .... Pg 4
:Public Works News .......... Pg 4
:Police Dept News ............ Pg 5
:Shredder Day..................P9 6
Passport Info Update ......... Pg 7
:Emergency Preparedness ... Pgs 8-9
THE CITY NEEDSYOU!
NOTICE OF UPCOMING ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
VACANCIES
Applications are being accepted for the following positions:
Planning Commission
Position Numbers: I and 5
Terms: 7/1/2009 — 6/30/2013
The Medina Planning Commission meets at 6:00 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month
at City Hall.
Park Board
Position Numbers: I, 3 and 5
Terms: 7/1/2009 - 6/30/2013
The Medina Park Board meets at 6:00 pm on the first Monday of each month at City Hall.
Civil Service Commission
Position Number 2
Term: 7/1/2009 — 6/30/2015
The Medina Civil Service Commission meets at City Hall on an as needed basis.
Medina residents wishing to be considered for an appointment must submit an application
to the City Clerk's Office no later than 5:00 pm, Monday, May 18, 2009. Applications can be
obtained from City Hall and the City's website at www.medina-wa.gov.
For more information regarding position vacancies, contact Rachel Baker at 425-233-641 1
or via email to rbaker@medina-wa.gov.
PAGE ONE MEDINA CITY NEWS SPRING 2009 1
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CITY COUNCIL NEWS
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
January through March 2009
The City Council met six times during the first quarter of 2009, consisting of three regular meetings on January 12, February 9, and
March 9; and three special meetings on March 3, 14 and 16.
The following information summarizes Council's actions during the first quarter of 2009:
J uary 12 Regular Meeting,
* Approved bid award for Public Safety Camera System to SecurFocus in the amount of $ 341,651
* Approved the Eastside Transportation Partnership Interlocal Agreement.
* Approved the 2009 City of Medina Legislative Agenda
* Approved Resolution Number 337 authorizing additional pay for the police chief to work as a
patrol officer during the December 2008 emergency snow event.
February 9 Community Open House
The City Council held a Community Open House to provide information and gain citizen input regarding State Route 520 project
design concepts. Representatives from the Washington State Department of Transportation and King County Metro provided
conceptual information for proposed freeway lids, transit stop, park and ride lot, sound walls, and pedestrian/bicycle facilities.
February 9 Regular Meeting
* Authorized City Manager to enter into a contract with Vigilant Video to provide support for the City of Medina Enhanced Public
Safety ALPR camera system in the amount of $4,500, plus $3,000 annually.
February 23
The City Council selected fourteen Medina citizens to participate on an Ad -Hoc Committee which met on February 23.
Committee feedback was presented to the Council for strategic and budget planning purposes during its March 16 retreat.
March 3 Special Meeting
The City Council held a special meeting to discuss bridge tolling. Letters stating its official position regarding bridge tolling and its
opposition to HB 2211 were sent to state governing, legislative, and regulatory bodies and agencies on March 4.
March 9 Regular Meeting
* Approved the 2009 ARCH Budget and Work Plan which committed $15,000 to the agency during 2009.
* Approved the 2009 Planning Commission Work Plan
March 14 Special Meeting
The City Council held a special meeting with 48'h District Legislators, Senator Rodney Tom and Representatives Ross Hunter and
Deb Eddy, to discuss tolling of the SR-520 and 1-90 floating bridges.
March 16 City Council Retreat
The City Council held a retreat at St. Thomas Church to establish City Council ground rules, review 2008 accomplishments, set a
five-year strategic plan, and identify short term priorities.
MEDINA NAMED TREE CITY USA
The City of Medina has, again, been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation. It is the third year Medina
has received this national recognition.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State
Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.
For more information about Tree City USA, visit: www.arborday.org/treecityusa
PAGE TWO MEDINA CITY NEWS SPRING 2009
CITY COUNCIL NEWS ITEM OB-5
MEDINA CITY COUNCILTERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31 FOR
POSITIONS 1, 3, 5 AND 7
Terms will end December 31, 2009 for City Council Members Robert Rudolph, Position I; Lucius Biglow, Position 3; Drew Blazey,
Position 5; and Jim Lawrence, Position 7.
New terms for these elected positions will begin January I, 2010 and expire December 31, 2013. The seven positions on the
Medina City Council consist of staggered four-year terms. Positions 2, 4, and 6 will be eligible for candidate filings in June 2011.
Medina residents seeking candidacy may file between Monday, June I and Friday June S. To be eligible, candidates must be
registered voters at the time of filing and city residents for at least one year on Election Day. There is no filing fee.
King County Elections will host candidate workshops on Saturday, May 9 and Tuesday, May 12. Watch the King County Elections
website for further information about these workshops and for current filing information.
The Primary Election will be held Tuesday, August 18 and the General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
King County Elections:
Web: www.kingcounty.gov/elections
Phone: 206-296-1565
CITY HALL MEETING SCHEDULE
APRIL 2009
• City Council Meeting Monday, Apr 13 6:30 pm
• Park Board Meeting Monday, Apr 20 6:00 pm
• Hearing Examiner Meeting Tuesday, Apr 21 7:00 pm
• Planning Commission Wednesday, Apr 29* 6:00 pm
(*Rescheduled from normal date)
MAY 2009
• City Council Meeting Monday, May 11 6:30 pm
• Park Board Meeting Monday, May 18 6:00 pm
• Hearing Examiner Meeting Tuesday, May 19 7:00 pm
• Emergency Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 20 4:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, May 26 6:00 pm
JUNE 2009
• City Council Meeting Monday, June 8 6:30 pm
• Park Board Meeting Monday, June 15 6:00 pm
• Hearing Examiner Meeting Tuesday, June 16 7:00 pm
• Planning Commission Tuesday, June 23 6:00 pm
ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
NOTE To obtain a current agenda, contact City Hall at 425.233.6400 or view our website (www.medina-wo.gov) two business days
prior to the scheduled meeting The Medina City Council encourages public participation and values input from citizens. In an effort
to conduct meetings in a fair, but efficient manner, the City Council will follow previously adopted procedures, which are available
in the City Clerk's Office.
PAGE THREE MEDINA CITY NEWS SPRING 2009
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES NEVVb
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING STUDY
"What can I do with my property?" This is a common question heard by city staff that is often followed up with comments about
the difficulty of Medina's zoning requirements. The zoning code was first adopted in 1955. The same basic code remains on the
books today, but over the years it has been amended at least 93 different times. These changes addressed specific issues at the
time, but never took a comprehensive view of how all of the regulations fit together. In response to the comments, a comprehen-
sive study is being prepared to examine how we can put it all together to create a user-friendly and less complicated zoning and
permitting regulations. The desired outcome is to lay a foundation for possible comprehensive changes to the zoning code to
better serve Medina's residents. It should be noted that the study is not intended to bring changes to long standing zoning
standards such as setbacks, structural coverage, height, etc.
The study is currently being discussed with the planning commission. When this review is completed, it will be presented to the
city council. Citizens are welcome to provide comments on the study. If you want to know more, please contact development
services staff.
SR S20 SIGNAGE INSTALLATIONS
The Washington State Department of Transportation plans to install two variable speed limit and message signs along the SR 520
right-of-way inside the City of Medina's boundaries. The project consists of building foundations for three nights for each sign and
setting up structures for one or two nights. There will also be safety work to update guardrails and jersey barriers as needed.
The work will occur at night and will increase noise levels during construction for property owners within 500 feet. Notification
of the work will be sent to property owners prior to construction.
PUBLIC WORKS NEWS
TRAFFIC STUDY
Medina City Council wants to know more about lowering speeds on City streets and making Medina a safer place to walk. They
will be approving a contract for a traffic engineer in response to a number of citizen concerns about traffic, speeding, and
pedestrian safety to study traffic issues within the City. Of particular concern is the arterial corridor that extends from Lake
Washington Blvd. at NE 10`'', along NE 12th Street to 84' Ave NE, and along Be Ave NE to the freeway on -ramp. This corridor
serves Medina and the neighboring communities with the heaviest traffic occurring during peak commute hours.
In addition to studying traffic, the consultant will be reviewing and providing recommendations to mitigate the impacts associated
with the proposed improvements to SR 520; including impacts to local access, review of projected traffic volumes and proposed
tolling, transit operations, and pedestrian safety.
More information will be provided later this spring as Council reviews information provided by the consultant, potential options
and associated costs for each of the options.
ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
WHEN: April 8th at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Medina Park - (Maple garden on the east side of the north pond)
The Public Works Crew will be planting a Paper Bark Maple tree in Medina Park to
celebrate Washington State Arbor Day. The tree will be planted in the park maple
garden located on the east side of the north pond. The planting of the tree will not
only celebrate the day but will also add to the varied landscape of the park. All are
encouraged to attend.
PAGE FOUR MEDINA CITY NEWS SPRING 2009
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SOLICITOR WARNING
The state Attorney General's Office is warning that a door-to-door magazine sales firm claiming to give employees a "fresh start of
life" is not a charitable organization. According to a statement issued Monday, representatives for Fresh Start Opportunities
frequently tell would-be customers in King County that the program helps young people earn money for college or to get off the
street. But an Attorney General's Office spokesperson said in the statement, the firm has ignored repeated requests to register as
a charity. Customers often pay $50 to $295 for subscriptions, but may not receive any magazines until 120 days after the purchase
is made. The company did not respond to repeated complaints made to the Attorney General's Office or the Better Business
Bureau, according to the AG's Office statement. A state search engine listing registered charities is available at
www.secstate.wagov/charities.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS AVAILABLE
In response to neighborhood requests, Chief Chen has been making himself available to speak at public safety awareness forums at
various locations within our community. This is a great opportunity to reacquaint yourselves with neighbors and increase our
block watch capabilities to increase public safety. If you'd like to host an event like this in your neighborhood or block, please email',
the chief at ichen@medina-wa.gov to set up a date.
INTERNET SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS
Have you set the parental controls on your family's game console? Are the games age -appropriate? Do you know who your kids
chat with while gaming online? If you're not sure how to protect your family from cyber bullies, scammers, and predators while
they game, follow these gaming tips from the safety experts at NetSmartze Workshop and Microsoft's® GetGameSmart Distribute
these tips to others working to keep kids safer online. Visit NetSmartz.org to download the gaming safety flyer. Also check out the
new NSTeens online gaming piece, launching on April I'
STUDY LINKS BURGLARY REDUCTION TO INCREASE IN ALARM SYSTEMS
(Excerpt from `The Mirror" published by the CAA for the Western States Security Alliance — March 2009)
A comprehensive study of five years of statistics by researchers at the Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice in Newark, NJ
found that residential burglar alarm systems decrease crime. While other studies have concluded that most burglars avoid alarm
systems, this is the first study to focus on alarm systems while scientifically ruling out other factors that could have impacted the
crime rate.
Researchers concentrated on analyzing crime data provided by the Newark Police Department. "Data showed a steady decrease
in burglaries in Newark between 2001 and 2005 coincided with an increase in the number of registered home burglar alarms.
"The study credits the alarms with the decrease in burglaries and the city's overall crime rate."
In short, the study found that an installed burglar alarm makes a dwelling less attractive to the would-be and active intruders and
protect the home without displacing burglaries to nearby homes. The study also concluded that the deterrent effect of alarms is
felt in the community at large.
"Neighborhoods in which burglar alarms were densely installed have fewer incidents of residential burglaries than the
neighborhoods with fewer burglar alarms," the study noted.
For more information about "The Impact of Home Burglar Alarm Systems on Residential Burglaries" study, visit www.AIREF.org
In response to neighborhood requests, Chief Chen is available to speak at public safety awareness forums at various locations
within our community. If you'd like to host an event like this in your neighborhood or block, please email him at
ichen@medina-wa.gov to set up a date. If you have further questions about registering your home security system or in
purchasing a security system, please email Linda Crum at Icrum@medina-wa.gov.
PAGE FIVE MEDINA CITY NEWS SPRING 2009
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Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in America. The average victim will spend approximately 750 hours and $ I,000 trying to
repair the damage. According to the Federal Trade Commission, ID Theft is the most popular form of consumer fraud.
Please bring your residential records such as bank statements, ATM receipts, and old tax records in paper bags to
expedite the process. Shredding will be done on site within a few minutes!
Please do not bring CDs, DVDs, or Hard drives. They will not be accepted.
Questions? Please call Medina City Hall at (425) 233-6400 or Medina Police Department at
(425) 233-6420 and ask for Linda.
PAGE SIX MEDINA CITY NEWS SPRING 2009
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PASSPORT NEWS
U.S. BORDER CROSSING REQUIREMENTS ARE CHANGING - GET COMPLIANT BY TUNE I. 2009!
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other
document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. It is a result of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism
Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA). WHTI went into effect for air travelers on January 23, 2007. On June I, 2009, U.S. citizens
returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda, by land or sea, will be required to present one of the travel
documents listed below:
U.S. Passport — This is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies a person's identity and nationality. It is
accepted for travel by air, land and sea.
U.S. Passport Card — This is a limited -use international travel document valid for entry into the U.S. by land or sea from
Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda. It is not valid for international air travel.
Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) — Several states and Canadian provinces/territories are issuing this driver's license or
identification document that denotes identity and citizenship. It is specifically designed for cross -border travel into the U.S. by land
or sea.
Trusted Traveler Program Cards — NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards can speed your entry into the U.S. and are
issued only to pre -approved, low -risk travelers. The cards are valid for use at land or sea; the NEXUS card can be used in airports
with a NEXUS kiosk.
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5 years for children under age 16
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For more information about US Passport Services, visit: www.travel.state.gov
For information about Washington State Enhanced Driver's License, visit: http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/edi.htmi
The City of Medina has been an official Passport Acceptance Agency since 2004. Three agents are available to
accept US Passport applications at City Hall, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For
information about acceptance requirements, visit: www.travel.state.gov/passport
PAGE SEVEN MEDINA CITY NEWS SPRING 2009
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
FOOD RECALL
Currently the United States is in the midst of one of the largest food recalls in American history. As Americans dig through their
cabinets and refrigerators to remove potentially contaminated food associated with the recent peanut recall, we would like to also
remind citizens to open and check their Emergency Preparedness Kits to remove any potentially harmful items from these also.
Because peanut products are often recommended as staples in Emergency Preparedness Kits due to their long shell life and
because they are a good source of protein, we encourage all kit owners to look at their kits to ensure food products are not on
the peanut recall list. Please keep in mind that the peanut product recall extends beyond peanut -flavored products. The following
are some examples of foods also included in the recall that may contain peanuts:
Granola, Snack bars, Crackers, Cereal, Trail Mix, Cookies, Noodles, Dog treats
A full list of recalled peanut products and what individuals should do with recalled items can be found on the Food and Drug
Administration's Web site, http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm.
In addition to checking for peanut -related items, please be sure to check for other items in your kit that may have expired,
including medications, food and pet food, water, and other recalled items. The U.S. government provides information on unsafe,
hazardous, or defective products ranging from consumer products, food, medicine, and cosmetics at www.recalls.gov.
For a complete list of Emergency Preparedness Kit recommended items, please visit:
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/supplykit.shtm.
REVERSE 911
Reverse 911, the service that allows recorded emergency alerts to be sent simultaneously to telephones in an area, is available to
Medina residents. The purpose is to advise citizens to take actions to protect their safety or to enlist their assistance with a public
safety mission, such as locating a missing child.
Residents and businesses with land lines will automatically be in the reverse 911 database. People who use a mobile or voice -over -
Internet phone as their primary line will not be in the reverse 911 database, but people can register online at
www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/91 I_services.htm or by calling 425-452-4157. People signing up must provide their four -digit zip code
extensions.
Residents and businesses may enroll in reverse 911 if they receive services from any of the following fire departments: Bellevue,
Bothell, Duvall, Fall City, City of Snoqualmie, Snoqualmie Pass, Skykomish, Shoreline, Redmond, North Shore, Kirkland,
Woodinville, Mercer Island or Eastside Fire and Rescue.
When the Reverse 911 call is answered, the recording identifies itself as a Reverse 911 message. Emergency information
Is provided, and an indication is given if there will be a follow-up message. This can be used to warn citizens of fires, chemical
spills, gas leaks or other emergencies. People can learn whether they should stay at home or evacuate.
Reverse 911 is maintained in the Eastside Regional Communications Center and is available to all agencies served by the Center.
IS THERE A SPECIAL NEEDS PERSON IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
If you are, or know of someone in your neighborhood who is a Special Needs Person, someone who may need extra care and
assistance in the event of a disaster, please let us know. That way, should the unforeseen take place, we'll know that they cannot
make it on their own and we will make every effort to see that help is available to them as soon as possible.
As we already knew, but were reminded of once again during this winter's weather related situations, neighbor helping neighbor is
a wonderful thing.
(Continued on page 9)
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
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(Continued from page 8)
For further information, please contact Kris Finnigan, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at kfinniganca).medina-wa.gov or
425.233.6429.
COMMUNICATIONS DURING AN EMERGENCY
Should a community -wide emergency occur and critical information needs to be ob-
tained or relayed, resident volunteers who are in possession of public service radios
will prominently display this sign in the front yard of their home, indicating their com-
munications capabilities.
These volunteers, along with city officials, make up the Medina Public Service Radio
Group. The group conducts a weekly radio exercise to ensure that radios are opera-
tional, to offer a forum for discussion of emergency communication, and to provide
an opportunity to practice the most efficient communication format for use in an
actual emergency.
If you are interested in becoming part of this group or have already obtained one of
these radios and have not yet had an opportunity to participate in the weekly com-
munity radio exercise, or if you have questions, please contact Volunteer Gary Sultan
at k6hvi@comcast.net or Doug Dicharry at ddic@msn.com.
MEDINA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE MEETING
The next Medina Emergency Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20`h, at 4:00 p.m. at Medina City Hall.
For further information on Emergency Preparedness, please visit the City website at: www.medina-wa.gov and click on
"Emergency Preparedness."
CERT PROGRAM
Community Emergency Response Team
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in
basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. Using their training,
CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event and can take a more active role in
preparing their community. The program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security.
For further information, please contact: kfinnigan aamedina-wa.gov
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www.medina-wa.gov
REGISTER TO VOTE!
To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be:
— A citizen of the United States
— A legal resident of Washington state
— At least 18 years old by Election Day
— Not presently denied your voting rights due to a felony conviction.
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state's regular primaries or general elections.
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https://wei.secstate.wa.gov/os os/secure/pages/Onlinevoterregistratio n. aspx
ATTENTION REGISTERED VOTERS! IF YOU HAVE MOVED AND/OR CHANGED YOUR NAME......
If you are a current registered voter and have moved or changed your name, you must notify King County Elections at
206-296-VOTE (8683).
To be eligible to vote in your new precinct or under your new name, you must change your record no later than 30 days prior to
the election.
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PRELIMINARY MEETING AGENDAS
Note: Some of the preliminary agenda issues before the Council, Hearing Examiner,
Planning Commission, and Park Board are listed below. Items may chance before the agenda is finalized.
Full and complete agendas are available at City Hall on the Thursday prior to the
scheduled meeting date. Participation through either written comment or attendance at
meetings is welcomed.
• Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance - 2009 Annual Budget
• Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance - 2009 Property Tax Levy
• Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance - Consider amending MMC 17.76 related to Fences and
Walls
• Agenda Calendar
BARK BOARD: MONDAY, 11117/2008, 6:00 PM (Note: New start Time)
• Park Bench Project
• Covered Shelter in Medina Park
• Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for Viewpoint Park Improvements
(Special Meeting)
• City Hall Facility
(Note: New Start Time)
• Information not available at time of publishing
NEIGHBORHOOD QUESTIONNAIRE
As we enter the Pacific Northwest's storm season, we would like to update our list of neighborhood gen-
erators that may be available for the good of the community, in the event of a disaster.
The City has purchased a 47k generator which will power City Hall, in the event of emergency. While
the City appears to have sufficient back up generators available for deployment, we would like to ensure
that resources that may be available are known, prior to an emergency taking place.
Please respond to:
Kris Finnigan, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Phone: 425.233.6429
Email: kfinnigan(a),ci.medina.wa.us
Mail: City of Medina, P.O. Box 144, Medina, Washington 98039
Fax: 425.454.8490.
MEDINA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE MEETING
The next Medina Emergency Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19t", at 4:00
p.m., at which time there will be a resident volunteer presentation regarding the Incident Command
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