Councilmember excused: Ed Sterner
Staff present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor; Karen Haines, City Administrator; Rosemary Larson, Assistant City Attorney, Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Manager, Susan Stine, City Clerk
Others present: 29 visitors
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Cmbr. Herzog led council in the pledge of allegiance.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Hutchinson reported that City Administrator Karen Haines was appointed to the interview panel for selection of the Executive Secretary for the Suburban Cities Association.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Cmbr. Kiest requested to add on the consent calendar as item 5, request to be excused from the August 12, 2004 council meeting.
Herzog requested to add as item 6, Excuse Cmbr. Sterner from the July 8, 2004 council meeting on the consent calendar.
Cmbr. Thompson requested to add under second reading calendar, item 4, Authorization to Sign Contract for City Administrator.
Cmbr. Olstad moved to adopt the agenda as amended. Cmbr. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Bonnie Duncan Peters, 3507 NE 182nd, said she has lived in the city since 1951 and expressed concern regarding the possible change in zoning.
Tim Ahern, 14534 Edgewater Lane NE, spoke in opposition to Ordinance 909 and encouraged the city to work with the county to make improvements to the Burke Gilman Trail.
Ros Bird, 16061 32nd NE, said she is here on behalf of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and described upcoming events.
Jean Reid, 18551 28th Avenue NE, expressed her concern regarding the potential impact on sensitive areas if density is increased due to possible zoning changes.
Mamie Bolender, 16730 32nd Place NE, noted her concerns regarding potential increases in density being discussed in the city’s comprehensive plan update.
Yuichi Shoda, 16727 32nd Avenue NE, expressed his concern regarding the potential rezoning issue and the possible impact to sensitive areas due to construction allowed through reasonable use exemptions.
Jim Adams, 4616 NE 174th Place, concurred with Mr. Ahern’s comments on the Burke Gilman Trail and noted a crosswalk is needed from here to the Civic Club. He also expressed concern regarding the loss of eagle habitat if higher density is allowed through rezoning.
Morgan Kellock, 17200 Brookside Blvd NE, expressed her concern regarding the potential impact of a possible rezoning and urged the council to consider the whole ecosystem for the city.
Wendy Swan, 17421 32nd Avenue NE, expressed her concern regarding the impact of Ordinance 909 and urged council to work with the county for improvements to the Burke Gilman Trail. She also noted her concern regarding the potential impact of the possible rezoning.
Robert Graves, 3733 NE 182nd Street, spoke in opposition to the possible rezoning and the potential impact to the quality of life in the city.
Doug Mitchell, 16910 26th Avenue NE, said that he understands that the draft comprehensive plan update is not before the council for consideration; however, he believes that the city has not provided enough information to citizens regarding this process.
Mary Healy, 3338 NE 178th, expressed her concerns on possible rezoning and the problems this would cause with respect to her property.
Don Fiene, 4014 NE 178th St., noted that Streamkeepers has expressed concern previously regarding the potential impacts to sensitive areas if properties containing sensitive areas are rezoned.
Liane Newman, 16715 32nd NE, expressed her concern regarding the potential impact on the city’s sensitive areas if increases in density are allowed through rezoning and noted that the city is unique because it is located in a wetland.
Carol Dahl, 14828 39th Avenue NE, said she is here as a representative of the Stewardship Foundation and stated for the record that the Foundation supports responsible, intelligent, well-planned and reasonable growth in our city. She expressed concern regarding the quality of the information provided to citizens about the draft comprehensive plan update. She noted that historic preservation of the community is a core value that should not be compromised.
Wendy Frank, 19815 - 55th Avenue NE, encouraged the city to be responsive to the citizens’ concerns with respect to sensitive areas in our city.
Joe Resing, 3814 NE 178th, stated his concerns regarding the potential impacts of the possible rezoning.
Aviva Leonard, 17124 Hillside Drive NE, stated her concerns regarding the possible rezoning and noted that it would add confusion and would change the character of the city.
FINAL CONFIRMATION CALENDAR
Stephen Bennett, AICP, for Planning and Building Director Position
Cmbr. Armanini moved to confirm Stephen Bennett for the Planning and Building Director position. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Thompson moved to approve the consent calendar as follows:
1. June 24, 2004 Council Study Session Minutes
2. June 24, 2004 Council Regular Meeting Minutes
3. July 8, 2004 Finance Committee Report covering warrant nos. 45869 through 45941 drawn from the claims clearing fund in the amount of $88,797.09 and warrant nos. 26725 through 26816 drawn from the payroll clearing fund in the amount of $200,785.63.
4. Resolution 860/Awarding Bid for Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project
5. Excuse Cmbr. Kiest from the August 12, 2004 council meeting
6. Excuse Cmbr. Sterner from the July 8, 2004 council meeting
Armanini seconded.
Herzog noted that Resolution 860/Awarding Bid for Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project shows a savings of $700,000 from the original bid results and thanked staff for re-bidding the project.
The motion carried unanimously.
SECOND READING CALENDAR
Ordinance 905/Relating to City’s Sign Regulations
Thompson moved to hold Ordinance 905/Relating to City’s Sign Regulations on the second reading calendar for the July 22, 2004 regular meeting. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 906/Relating to Legal Nonconforming Signs
Thompson moved to hold Ordinance 905/Relating to City’s Sign Regulations on the second reading calendar for the July 22, 2004 regular meeting. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
A five-minute recess was taken at 8:25 p.m.
The meeting was resumed at 8:37 p.m.
Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract for City Administrator
With the consent of the council, Thompson noted that Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract for City Administrator would be held until after the executive session tonight.
Ordinance 909/Amending LFPMC 18.52.48 Relating to Conditional Use Permit Requirements for Trails
City Administrator Karen Haines noted a memorandum to council was provided in response to questions raised at a previous council meeting. Haines noted that Assistant City Attorney Rosemary Larson had re-drafted the proposed ordinance.
In response to questions from Thompson, Larson said that the County must provide rationale for any action. She discussed issues related to the city’s standards for drainage, maintenance, the city’s regulatory role, and liability.
In response to questions from Armanini, Larson discussed legal issues related to a proposed memorandum of agreement.
Armanini expressed her concern regarding language regarding shared use paths and speed limits for cyclists included in documents discussing AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) standards for trails.
In response to questions from Kiest, Haines discussed various sources of information regarding trail standards.
Goss expressed her concern regarding AASHTO standards and noted that the city should look at Canadian standards for bicycle trail planning.
In response to questions from Kiest, Haines discussed trail signage and issues related to SEPA determination for the proposed project.
Discussion followed regarding the relationship of engineering principles and trail standards and development guidelines.
Discussion followed regarding the membership and role of the proposed Burke Gilman Trail task force and the need to review the relationship of the City and County in the memorandum of agreement.
Thompson moved to hold Ordinance 909/Amending LFPMC 18.52.48 Relating to Conditional Permit Requirements for Trails on the second reading calendar for the July 22, 2004 meeting. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Reports—Council
Armanini reported on her attendance at the Shoreline Historical Museum’s Galaxy Gala for the opening of the Smithsonian’s Yesterday’s Tomorrows exhibit.
Kiest said he represented the city at the Suburban Cities Association’s meeting at the Port of Seattle and gave a brief report.
New topics for discussion
--Library Capital Bond
Hutchinson noted a resolution in support of the library capital bond has been prepared, and a public hearing is required prior to council action.
Olstad moved to schedule a public hearing on the resolution in support for the King County Library System’s Proposition #1 (Capital Replacement Bond Measure). Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
At 10:07 p.m., Hutchinson noted that the next item on the agenda is an executive session for discussion of personnel matters for approximately 10 minutes. Those not required to remain for the executive session exited the council chambers at this time.
Executive Session
--Personnel matters
The meeting was recessed to executive session at 10:09 p.m. for approximately 10 minutes for discussion of personnel matters.
The regular meeting was resumed at 10:20 p.m.
Authorization for Mayor to Sign Employment Agreement for City Administrator Position
Cmbr. Olstad moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the employment agreement for the city administrator as represented in Alternative 1. Thompson seconded.
Thompson thanked Cmbr. Sterner for his work in reviewing the contract prior to approval. He also thanked Karen Haines for her patience and good work in negotiating this contract.
The motion to approve carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Susan Stine, City Clerk
David R. Hutchinson, Mayor
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