Councilmembers present: Alan Kiest (9:19 p.m.), Dwight Thompson (8:58 p.m.), Carolyn Armanini, Nate Herzog, Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner (7:36 p.m.)

Councilmembers excused: Mary Jane Goss

Staff Present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor, Douglas Jacobson, City Administrator; Michael Ruark, City Attorney, Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; John Hawley, Finance Director; Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Coordinator; Susan Stine, City Clerk; Evelyn Jahed, Deputy City Clerk

Others present: Four visitors

Mayor Hutchinson called the regular meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.

Hutchinson reported on meetings related to the Endangered Species Act, solid waste comprehensive plan, transportation, the Human Services Round Table, the Suburban Cities Association, and the Growth Management Act. The mayor provided an update on Mrs. Hutchinson who has been hospitalized and thanked well wishers for their support.

City Administrator Jacobson noted that the Leadership Team meeting notes has been distributed to council.

Sarah Phillips, 18533 26^th Avenue NE, said she was here tonight as a trustee of Shoreline Community College, to invite everyone to attend the grand opening of the Northshore Center located at the Towne Centre on October 19, 2000, 5-7 p.m.

Cmbr. Armanini requested that action on the proposed proclamation be scheduled after new business on the agenda.

Armanini moved to approve the consent calendar as follows:

1. September 14, 2000 Council Regular Meeting Minutes
2. September 28, 2000 Finance Committee Report covering Warrant Nos. 38032 through 38113 in the amount of $59,889.20 drawn from the Claims Fund and Warrant Nos. 19647 through 19717 in the amount of $109,279.68 drawn from the Payroll Fund.
3. Authorize Disbursement of CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Funds

Cmbr. Sterner seconded.

Cmbr. Herzog moved to amend the consent calendar to add the following:

4. Excuse Cmbr. Goss from the September 29, 2000 Regular Council Meeting

City Attorney Ruark briefly explained that Ordinance 834 was drafted to make corrections to Ordinance 824 when an error was discovered regarding the fine imposed.

Armanini moved to advance Ordinance 834/Amending Ordinance 824, Regarding Unlawful Avoidance of Traffic Control Device to second reading and final action calendars at the October 12, 2000 council meeting.

Ruark noted that the ordinances reflect the council discussion at the September 21, 2000 study session meeting.

Armanini moved to advance Ordinance 835/Amending LFPMC 16.26, Relating to Land Use Decision Procedures, Ordinance 836/Relating to Appeals from City Decision, Implementing Hearing Examiner System and Ordinance 837/Relating to Board of Adjustment to second reading.

Phillips discussed the proposed master plan and issues related to parking, the driveway location and the SEPA process. She noted that the Mayor’s recommendation is to accept the master plan. In response to a question from Olstad, Phillips said the mayor would respond to comments from Beach Drive residents.

Armanini moved to accept the revised edition of the Lyon Creek master plan with changes noted by Phillips.

Olstad moved to advance Resolution 593/Adopting Lyon Creek Waterfront Property Master Plan as amended to final action calendar.

Jacobson noted the changes made in the resolution and that the proposed amendments were in response to the council discussion at the September 14, 2000 council meeting.

In response to a question from Armanini, Hawley said no changes were made regarding eligible costs. He noted that he had worked with Tema Nesoff on revisions to the resolution.

Armanini moved to accept Resolution 599/Establishing a Public Art Program for City-Owned Facilities and Spaces, Establishing a Public Arts Advisory Committee revised September 22, 2000, for council consideration.

Armanini moved to advance Resolution 599/Establishing a Public Art Program for City-Owned Facilities and Spaces, Establishing a Public Arts Advisory Committee to final action calendar.

Olstad moved to advance Ordinance 830/Adopting Sanitary Sewer Fats, Oil and Grease Regulations to final action calendar.

Armanini requested to suspend the rules and to allow council to advance the agenda until Cmbr. Thompson arrives.

Ruark reported to council on the outcome of the appeal from Déjà Vu where the hearing examiner affirmed the decision to deny their application for a business license.

Armanini moved to adopt Resolution 593/Adopting Lyon Creek Waterfront Property Master Plan.

Armanini moved to adopt Resolution 599/Establishing a Public Art Program for City-Owned Facilities and Spaces, Establishing a Public Arts Advisory Committee.

Olstad seconded. The motion carried 3-1 (Aye—Armanini, Olstad, Sterner; Nay—Herzog).

Armanini moved to adopt Ordinance 830/Adopting Sanitary Sewer Fats, Oil and Grease Regulations.

Jacobson reported on the Sheridan Beach improvement project final report and noted that the alternative selected includes the installation of new pipe. In response to a question from Armanini, Jacobson said representatives of the city’s engineering firm had attended meetings regarding the project.

Jacobson reported that a written analysis from Olympic Associates and Arai/Jackson on the demolition of the Select Grill site will be distributed to council when it becomes available.

He said staff is currently reviewing a plan showing where workstations will be located. He noted that Bruce Ellison, architect with Arai/Jackson, is meeting regularly with the arts committee. Jacobson said the first of a series of value engineering reviews has been scheduled. These reviews will continue throughout the design phase.

A 10-minute recess was called for at 8:26 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 8:40 p.m.

In response to questions from Armanini, Ruark discussed the different types of applications and the appeal process.

Armanini moved to accept Ordinance 835/Amending LFPMC 16.26, Relating to Land Use Decision Procedures received with the September 28, 2000 meeting packet for council action.

Olstad moved to amend Ordinance 836 as follows:

Page 3, line 23: "…requirements of the platting, districting and …"

Armanini seconded. The motion to amend carried unanimously.

Armanini moved to amend Ordinance 836 as follows:

Page 3, line 13:  "…consideration of the application, the city administrator or his/her designee planning commission shall furnish the applicant with a list of…"

Olstad seconded. The motion to amend carried unanimously.

Olstad moved to amend Ordinance 836 as follows:

Page1, line 44: "…the hearing examiner planning commission shall consider all…"     

Page 2, line 5: "…the hearing examiner planning commission may attach such conditions…"

Armanini moved to amend Ordinance 836 as follows:

Page 2, lines 20-21: "The city engineer will make a written recommendation of his findings to the hearing examiner city council who will make the final decision in regard to the variance.

Page 2, lines 22-37:

Cmbr. Thompson entered the council chambers at 8:58 p.m.

In response to a question from Armanini, Ruark discussed the rationale for the effective date of December 1, 2000.

A five-minute recess was taken at 9:02 p.m. to update Thompson on actions taken by council prior to his arrival.

The meeting was resumed at 9:12 p.m.

Olstad moved to advance the following to the final action calendar:

1. Ordinance 832/Relating to Use of Hearing Examiner,
2. Ordinance 835/Amending LFPMC 16.26, Relating to Land Use Decision Procedures,
3. Ordinance 836/Relating to Appeals from City Decision, Implementing Hearing Examiner System, and
4. Ordinance 837/Relating to Board of Adjustment and Ordinance 832/Relating to Use of Hearing Examiner to final action calendar.

In response to a question from Cmbr. Thompson, Hutchinson reported on his contacts with members of the Board of Adjustment.

Jacobson discussed various issues related to the budget amendments proposed in Ordinance 833.

In response to a question from Herzog, Jacobson discussed costs related to Suburban Cities Association.

Councilmembers discussed various items on the office equipment replacement list.

Armanini moved to advance Ordinance 833/Amending Year 2000 Budget (including Public Services Director Reclassification) to final action calendar.

Cmbr. Kiest entered the council chambers at 9:19 p.m.

Olstad seconded. The motion carried with five votes: abstention--Kiest.

Armanini moved to adopt Ordinance 832/Relating to Use of Hearing Examiner.

Armanini moved to adopt Ordinance 835/Amending LFPMC 16.26, Relating to Land Use Decision Procedures.

Olstad moved to adopt Ordinance 836/Relating to Appeals from City Decision, Implementing Hearing Examiner System.

Armanini moved to adopt Ordinance 837/Relating to Board of Adjustment.

Olstad moved to adopt Ordinance 833/Amending Year 2000 Budget (including Public Services Director Reclassification).

Sterner moved to adopt the Proclamation in Recognition of Valuable Service of Board of Adjustment.

Cmbr. Kiest reported on the King County Transportation Summit meeting and shared an article on the city of Bellevue’s position concerning salmon.

Kiest also reported on the Regional Policy Committee on regional governance.

Armanini noted that there is a council budget committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 5, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. at the interim city hall.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor

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