Councilmembers present: Alan Kiest, Carolyn Armanini, Dwight Thompson, Mary Jane Goss, Nate Herzog, Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner
Staff Present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor, Douglas Jacobson, City Administrator; Michael Ruark, City Attorney, Sarah Phillips, Community & Government Affairs; Ty Peterson, City Planner; Susan Stine, City Clerk; Evelyn Jahed, Deputy City Clerk
Others present: Eight visitors
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hutchinson called the study session to order at 7:38 p.m.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Cmbr. Kiest moved to add two items to the agenda as follows:
Cmbr. Thompson seconded. The motion to adopt the agenda as amended carried unanimously.
Hutchinson reported on his attendance at the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) meeting at which Initiatives 722 and 745 were discussed. He discussed recommended responses.
AGENDA ITEMS
Endangered Species Act (ESA)/Water Resources Inventory Area (WRIA) Interlocal Agreement
Jacobson noted that a copy of the draft agreement had been distributed to council in the meeting packet, and additional material was distributed tonight. He said a motion authorizing the mayor to sign this agreement would be on the October 26, 2000 council agenda for council consideration. He discussed the purposes and benefits of the agreement and noted termination options.
Councilmembers discussed various aspects of the proposed agreement including overhead costs, governance provisions, the termination clause and voting structure.
Ruark noted that misunderstandings regarding how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) works are very common, and he provided a brief overview regarding listed species and takings as well as liability and prosecution potential.
City Hall Project Value Engineering Study Results
Jacobson briefly reviewed the summary of value engineering findings and comments that resulted from the study.
In response to a question from Kiest, Jacobson discussed budget limitations related to the maximum allowable construction cost. He noted that additional items such as fire sprinklers could be considered at the bid process.
Ordinance 800/Tree Protection and Replacement
Thompson said that discussion and action would be delayed on Ordinance 800/Tree Protection and Replacement. He said that council needed more time to review the latest draft of the ordinance.
Thompson moved that Ordinance 800/Tree Protection and Replacement be returned to the October 26, 2000 agenda first reading calendar for review and acceptance by the council prior to further action.
Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmembers discussed the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process and the public hearing process on the tree ordinance
A five-minute recess was called for at 9:12 p.m.
The meeting was resumed at 9:22 p.m.
Correspondence with Beach Drive Residents
Councilmembers discussed the letter from the city to the Beach Drive residents and expressed interest in providing answers to each question raised by the residents.
Community and Government Affairs Coordinator Sarah Phillips discussed the city’s communications with the Beach Drive residents.
November Schedule for Finance Committee Reports
In response to a question from Kiest, Jacobson said he will instruct staff to check with the auditor regarding the proposed payment schedule for November.
Armanini noted that she has missed the prosecuting attorney’s reports and requested that a format and schedule for reports be established.
Review of City Council Retreat Goals, Spring 2000
Councilmembers discussed the council goals identified at the March 11, 2000 retreat and discussed the work that has been done in each area.
Jacobson provided information regarding Initiative 722, the proposed park signs, and potential street lighting projects for Bothell Way Northeast.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 10:09 p.m.
Susan Stine, City Clerk
APPROVED:
David R. Hutchinson, Mayor
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