Council members present: Alan Kiest, Carolyn Armanini, Dwight Thompson, Mary Jane Goss (7:40 p.m.), Nate Herzog, Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner
Staff present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor; Douglas Jacobson, City Administrator; Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; Frank Zenk, Director of Public Services; Sarah Phillips, Government and Community Relations Manager; Susan Stine, City Clerk
Others present: 12 visitors
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hutchinson called the study session meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Hutchinson welcomed Paul Gockel, Michelle Howard and Dustin Roberie, students from Inglemoor High School, to the meeting.
Hutchinson congratulated Cmbr. Kiest for the recent recognition of his leadership of the eastside Department of Social and Health Services office by the Eastside Journal, and he noted that Kiest had been similarly honored last year.
Cmbr. Armanini reported on the Shoreline School District banked land committee Land Bank Properties Task Force meeting at which the Aldercrest complex was discussed. She reported that an architect was present at the meeting to aid the discussion of how the property could be used by various groups. (Council approved 1/24/02)
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Cmbr. Thompson moved
adoption of the agenda. Cmbr. Sterner seconded.There was no objection to the city administrator’s request to add a 10-minute executive session to the agenda for discussion of labor contract negotiations and real estate matters.
The motion carried unanimously.
CONFIRMATION CALENDAR
Charles Heffernan, Public Safety Commission, Position 8, term ending 3/31/2003
Hutchinson introduced Charles Heffernan, his nominee for the Public Safety Commission, Position 8, for the term ending March 31, 2003.
Charles Heffernan, 16740 39th Ave. NE, expressed his interest in serving on the Public Safety Commission. He said that issues of interest include traffic safety and pedestrian safety.
Hutchinson noted that council action on his appointment would be scheduled for the January 24, 2002 agenda.
AGENDA ITEMS/DISCUSSION
--Bobbi Wallace, King County Parks/Maintenance and Facilities Manager
Bobbi Wallace and Terry Brady of King County Parks provided information regarding an assessment of a row of poplars along the Burke Gilman Trail. Wallace noted the location of the trees near two buildings and a parking lot.
Wallace indicated that the trees appear to be generally in good health with the exception of three that had some decayed areas. Although Wallace is not aware of any damage to the buildings yet, the roots of the trees have damaged the parking lot. The owners of the buildings are concerned about damage from the trees. She noted that the trees and roots would continue to grow.
Wallace discussed the county’s application in 1992 for removal of the trees which was denied by the city. She said the county would like to discuss the removal of the trees with the city and replacement with trees having a more controlled growth pattern such as incense cedar.
Wallace noted that an application for removal has not been made, and she expressed interest in working with the city to determine how to proceed. In response to council members, Wallace said she has been provided copies of the city’s tree ordinance and other information and application forms.
Discussion followed regarding costs of the proposed project, liability for potential damage, and a public process related to the proposed project.
--Diane Yates, King County Solid Waste/Municipal Relations Coordinator
King County Solid Waste/Municipal Relations Coordinator presented information regarding the development of the proposed 2001 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan and the process for its adoption. She noted that the Regional Policy Committee, of which Cmbr. Kiest is a member, shepherded the plan through this process and unanimously recommended its adoption.
Yates discussed issues related to the Cedar Hills landfill, future waste export, transfer station upgrades and additional recycling options such as the proposed organics program. She also noted that County Executive Sims supports the formation of a committee relating to future rate policies and rate setting to include city representatives following adoption of the plan. (Council approved January 24, 2002)
In response to a question from Hutchinson, Yates discussed the impact of demand in the commodities market on recycling.
--Jeff Brown, Consultant for King County Solid Waste
--Jeff West, Vice President/Rabanco
Jeff Gaisford, Waste Reduction and Recycling Manager, discussed the county’s potential pilot program for organics recycling. He defined organics as food waste and soiled paper and noted that programs in other cities and in Canada have been successful. Gaisford said that King County Solid Waste Division is working with a consultant to design and set up a pilot program for the area.
In response to questions from council members, Gaisford discussed container design, routes, schedules, and costs related to the program. He noted that the cities of Redmond, Kirkland and Issaquah are interested in similar pilot programs.
Kiest said this might present an opportunity to market garbage service to residents who are not subscribers currently.
In response to a question from Armanini, Gaisford noted that they would like to start the pilot program in April.
A five-minute recess was called for at 8:50 p.m.
Herzog exited the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
The meeting was resumed at 9:04 p.m.
Jacobson discussed information regarding the city’s contracting practices and noted that further discussion could be scheduled after the council has had an opportunity to review the information provided. He noted that the future discussion could include establishing a minimum dollar threshold for contracts requiring council approval.
Armanini expressed her appreciation of Hearing Examiner John Galt’s annual report and noted that his comments will be useful in determining if changes should be made to the city’s code.
Jacobson noted that the draft letter to the Shoreline Water District is similar to a recent letter to Ronald Wastewater District. Jacobson said the letter would be presented for council approval on the January 24, 2002 agenda.
Council members discussed the draft letter and requested that several changes be incorporated prior to their review and action scheduled for the January 24, 2002 agenda.
At 9:25 p.m., Hutchinson noted that the next item on the agenda is an executive session for an update on labor contract negotiations and real estate matters for approximately 10 minutes. Those not required to remain for the executive session exited the chambers at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:27 p.m., the meeting was recessed to executive session for approximately 10 minutes for discussion of labor contract negotiations and real estate matters.
At 9:40 p.m., the executive session was extended for an additional 10 minutes.
The meeting was resumed at 9:49 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Susan Stine, City Clerk
APPROVED:
David R. Hutchinson, Mayor
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