Councilmembers present: Alan Kiest, Carolyn Armanini, Dwight Thompson, Mary Jane Goss, Nate Herzog, Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner
Staff present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor; Michael Ruark, City Attorney, Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Manager, Susan Stine, City Clerk
Others present: Five visitors
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Cmbr. Olstad led council in the pledge of allegiance.
Hutchinson noted there is now a city flag in the council chambers and one outside the city hall building.
REPORT—Sound Transit Update
Jack Crawford, Kenmore City Council/Sound Transit Board
Hutchinson welcomed Kenmore Councilmember Jack Crawford and noted that Crawford also serves as the north end representative on the Sound Transit Board. Crawford introduced Sound Transit staff members Sheila Dezarn and Patrice Hardy and noted their areas of expertise. Crawford provided information on Sound Transit and reported on the Phase II portion of the program. He discussed the current services provided by Sound Transit and construction projects that are underway. Crawford noted various trends and impacts affecting Lake Forest Park and vicinity and transportation issues to be addressed.
Discussion followed regarding the relationship of the proposed monorail system to the current and second phases of the Sound Transit system. Councilmembers expressed concern regarding the overall reduction of service when Sound Transit buses were added and the lack of investment in transit options for the city.
Councilmembers discussed the impact of subarea designations and requested information regarding commuter parking solutions. Crawford suggested that these questions should be forwarded to Sound Transit by letter.
Mayor Hutchinson thanked Crawford and staff members Dezarn and Hardy for providing information regarding transit issues.
PROCLAMATION—Arts and Humanities Month
Hutchinson read and presented the proclamation declaring October as Arts and Humanities month to Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council Executive Director Ros Bird. Bird noted her appreciation for the city’s continued support for the arts and described some upcoming events.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Hutchinson reported on the new passport services now being offered at city hall and the hours of operation. He encouraged council to spread the word to friends and acquaintances. He described the marketing plan and noted to date how many passports has been processed.
Cmbr. Armanini expressed her disappointment that Cmbr. Herzog was not named in any of the press releases as the person who had pushed for this service, and she requested that any future marketing announcements include this recognition. Councilmembers suggested various ideas for marketing the city’s passport services.
Hutchinson reported that he would like to discuss the commission system at an upcoming meeting and suggested an evaluation of the current structure. Cmbr. Thompson suggested the possibility of scheduling this issue for the second meeting in January 2005.
Hutchinson also reported on streamlined sales tax and other items of interest to council. Hutchinson noted that Planning and Building Director Bennett had provided information regarding the deadline for submittal of the comprehensive plan.
In response to a question from Cmbr. Armanini, Community and Government Affairs Manager Sarah Phillips said that the notes regarding the solid waste survey process were intended to provide information for the council.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Armanini requested that item 3 on the consent calendar be moved to the final action calendar as item 1.
Cmbr. Herzog asked that an item be added to new topics for discussion on motorized scooters.
Olstad moved to adopt the agenda as amended. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
CONFIRMATION REVIEW CALENDAR
Edward McCormack, Transportation Commission, Position 9, term ending 3/31/06
Hutchinson introduced his nominee Edward McCormack for the Transportation Commission. Mr. McCormack described his interest and experience with transportation issues and said when an opening came up to serve on this commission, he jumped at the opportunity to become involved with the city. He responded to questions from council and council thanked him for his willingness to serve and to bring his expertise to the commission.
Thomas J. Killorin, Economic Development Commission, Position 1, term ending 3/31/07
Hutchinson introduced his nominee Tom Killorin as his nominee for the Economic Development Commission. Mr. Killorin noted his interest in serving on the commission and in using his professional experience for the benefit of the city. Councilmembers expressed their appreciation of his willingness to serve on the commission.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Cmbrs. Thompson and Armanini requested to pull item 2, September 23, 2004 council regular meeting minutes, from the consent calendar.
A five-minute recess was called for at 8:58 p.m.
The meeting was resumed at 9:10 p.m.
Armanini moved to amend the September 23, 2004 council regular meeting minutes as follows:
Page 5, line 33: "…accommodate to notify
motorists of the closure for the slide repair…"
Page 5, line 34: "…franchise consultant
agreement."
Thompson seconded. The motion to amend carried unanimously.
Thompson moved to approve the consent calendar as amended as follows:
Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
SECOND READING CALENDAR
Ordinance 905/Relating to City’s Sign Regulations
Hutchinson noted receipt of a memo from the Planning and Building Director Steve Bennett stating the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the revised Ordinance 905. It was also stated that the revised ordinance has been forwarded to the Economic Development Commission for review and comment.
Thompson moved to schedule Ordinance 905/Relating to City’s Sign Regulations for second reading calendar at the November 18, 2004 regular council meeting. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 906/Relating to Legal Nonconforming Signs
Thompson moved to schedule Ordinance 905/Relating to City’s Sign Regulations for second reading calendar at the November 18, 2004 regular council meeting. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 913/Amending LFPMC 2.22.060 Relating to Commission Chair Position
Armanini noted that there had been no consensus at previous meetings regarding the proposed ordinance amending the process for selection of commission chairs. She said that she has prepared another version of the ordinance dated October 14, 2004.
Following a brief discussion, Thompson moved to strike the ordinance before the council starting at line 20 and to insert the ordinance dated October 14, 2004 beginning with line 23.
Armanini seconded.
Hutchinson expressed his concern regarding the proposed revision of Ordinance 913 and recommended that the council consider the entire record of chair appointments.
Kiest noted his support for placing the chair selection process in ordinance form rather than in the commissioner’s manual. After further discussion, Armanini suggested getting feedback from city commissions on the proposed revision.
Thompson noted this is a policy matter, and he considers the proposal a very good compromise.
Sterner stated he likes the idea of asking commissions for suggestions regarding this process. He noted that the mayor’s responsibility for appointment of commission chairs may have been forgotten, and this is an opportunity to clarify the process.
Olstad moved to amend Ordinance 913 as follows:
Page 1, line 27: "… appoint either nominee or will meet with the commission…"
Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Thompson moved to amend Ordinance 913 as follows:
Page 1, line 38: "…2.22.060 Section A…"
Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
The striking motion as amended carried unanimously.
Thompson moved to request commissions to provide feedback on the proposed ordinance as recommended by Sterner by December 1, 2004 and that Ordinance 913 be scheduled for discussion at the December 2, 2004 council special meeting. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 872/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Contract with Stay Home Monitoring for Electronic Home Monitoring Services
Cmbr. Kiest requested that Resolution 872/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Contract with Stay Home Monitoring for Electronic Home Monitoring Services, which was approved on the consent calendar, be brought back to the table for further discussion. Kiest requested that the proposed contract be amended to include language provided in the letter received from the contractor.
Thompson moved for reconsideration of Resolution 872. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Kiest moved to hold Resolution 872/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Contract with Stay Home Monitoring for Electronic Home Monitoring Services on the second reading calendar for the October 28, 2004 regular council meeting. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
FINAL ACTION CALENDAR
October 14, 2004 Finance Committee Report
Armanini pointed out that the Mayor’s Reserve had been used for payment of an invoice exceeding $1,000 in violation of a proviso included in Ordinance 904, adopting the 2004 budget.
Following discussion of how enforcement of such provisos should be handled, Hutchinson said he would submit a memorandum outlining an internal procedure to be followed for future expenditures exceeding $1,000.
Thompson moved to approve the finance committee report as follows:
October 14, 2004 Finance Committee Report covering warrant nos. 46382 through 46503 in the amount of $365,910.91 drawn from the claims clearing fund and warrant nos. 27245 through 27340 in the amount of $197,855.75 drawn from the payroll clearing fund.
Sterner seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
--Council Reports
Kiest provided a Seattle Times article about growth management issues to be copied for councilmembers and the city attorney.
Olstad gave a brief report on WRIA 8 and its long term plans for our community.
New topics for discussion
--Letters to Sound Transit
Councilmembers discussed Sound Transit issues related to subarea designations. Herzog suggested the administration draft a letter to Sound Transit for council review inquiring what the process would be to change the city’s subarea alignment.
Olstad expressed his interest in a letter for council review regarding the possibility of designating park and ride space at the town center as part of future redevelopment. Following discussion, Armanini suggested identifying this as a request for commuter parking solutions.
--Motorized Scooters
Thompson noted recent articles on the issue of motorized scooters on public trails. He requested that Chief Peterson provide a draft of an ordinance prohibiting such use for council consideration as soon as possible.
Cmbr. Kiest exited the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
--Draft Legislative Agenda
Hutchinson noted the information provided regarding the draft 2005 legislative agenda. Councilmembers discussed proposals related to streamlined sales tax and other issues to make cities more fiscally stable.
Cmbrs. Armanini and Thompson exited the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Further discussion included recommendations for eliminating unfunded mandates, providing funding for various capital projects, addressing public safety issues, continuing state funding for shoreline management updates, considering Growth Management Act reform as well as individual councilmember requests.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 10:51 p.m.
Susan Stine, City Clerk
David R. Hutchinson, Mayor
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