Councilmember absent
excused: Ed Sterner
Staff present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor; Karen Haines, City Administrator; Rosemary Larson, Assistant City Attorney; Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; Frank Zenk, Director of Public Services; Susan Stine, City Clerk
Others present: One visitor
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Cmbr. Thompson led council in the pledge of allegiance.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Hutchinson reported on the November 1, 2004 meeting of the library advisory committee, the staff members’ bake sale for United Way, the Association of Washington Cities health screening event, the Forest Park Drive repair project and the north end cities mayors meeting.
At the request of Hutchinson, City Administrator Haines provided information regarding a recent zoning and lot coverage question.
In response to a request from Cmbr. Kiest, Chief Peterson reported on his presentation at a recent Reinvesting in Youth meeting regarding the city’s juvenile intervention program. Peterson thanked Cmbrs. Kiest and Sterner for their interest and work regarding this issue.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
By consensus of the council, the agenda was adopted as presented.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Steve Hanegan, 20312 46th Pl. NE, expressed his concern regarding the impact of a zoning change on his property and a proposed addition to his residence.
At 7:52 p.m., Hutchinson called for a 20-minute recess.
The meeting was resumed at 8:28 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Thompson moved to approve the consent calendar as follows:
Herzog seconded.
In response to a request from Olstad, Thompson moved to amend the October 28, 2004 regular meeting minutes as follows:
Page 5, line 27-28 "He noted that WRIA 8 members hope to
convince the federal government to reinstate the shared strategy of funding
support cities committee to help pay to develop the salmon
conservation plan, with the expection that the funding to implement the plan
would come largely from the federal government. Now, it looks like the cities
will be expected to largely fund the implementation of the plan, and at current
or increased (by 50%) levels of funding. WRIA 8 cities expect to discuss their
concerns with the Shared Strategy group in the near future."
Olstad seconded. The motion to amend carried unanimously.
The motion to approve the consent calendar as amended carried unanimously.
SECOND READING CALENDAR
Ordinance 917/Adopting Model Ordinance for Business and Occupation Administrative Rules
Ordinance 918/Adopting Model Ordinance for Business and Occupation License Tax
Following a brief discussion, Thompson moved to advance Ordinance 917/Adopting Model Ordinance for Business and Occupation Administrative Rules and Ordinance 918/Adopting Model Ordinance for Business and Occupation License Tax to the November 10, 2004 agenda final action calendar. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 920/Adopting 2005 Budget
Councilmembers agreed that Ordinance 920/Adopting 2005 Budget would remain on the second reading calendar during the budget process.
Resolution 876/Increasing the City’s Drainage Assessment Fees
In response to questions from councilmembers, Hawley discussed issues related to the city’s drainage assessment and noted that the council had approved an increase three years ago.
In response to an issue raised by Herzog, Armanini moved to amend Resolution 876, second paragraph, as follows:
"…compliance with the Endangered Species Act and other unfunded mandates, to continue with best management practices,…"
Thompson seconded. The motion to amend carried unanimously.
Thompson moved to advance Resolution 876/Increasing the City’s Drainage Assessment Fees to the November 10, 2004 agenda final action calendar. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Reports—Council
Thompson reported that he will attend the November 10, 2004 jail oversight assembly meeting at 4:30 p.m. in Renton and therefore would be absent from the November 10, 2004 study session special meeting. Thompson noted that City Administrator Haines would attend the meeting also.
Kiest reported that the United Way of King County website provides useful statistics regarding the community.
In response to a question from Thompson, Planning and Building Director Bennett said that more research would be done regarding the zoning question, and the issue would be scheduled for council discussion early next year.
New topics for discussion
Review of Comprehensive Plan Elements/Capital Facilities, Utilities, Transportation
Planning and Building Director Bennett began the review of the capital facilities element of the comprehensive plan update with a summary of issues. Councilmembers discussed issues related to the city’s park system and information gathered for the park bond measure. Goals and policies associated with capital facilities and siting essential public facilities were reviewed and discussed. Councilmembers recommended clarifying amendments.
Bennett reviewed the summary of issues related to the utilities and surface water management element of the comprehensive plan.
Kiest exited the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Councilmembers reviewed the goals and policies related to the utilities element and provided corrections and amendments to the text.
Councilmembers agreed to begin the review of the comprehensive plan with the transportation element at the next council meeting.
At 10:06 p.m., Hutchinson said that the next item on the agenda is an executive session for a discussion regarding labor negotiations for approximately 10 minutes.
A recess was requested at 10:07 p.m. Those not required to remain for the executive session exited the meeting at this time.
The meeting was resumed at 10:09 p.m.
Executive Session – Negotiations
At 10:10 p.m., the meeting was recessed to executive session for approximately 10 minutes for discussion of labor negotiations.
At 10:20 p.m., the executive session was extended for an additional five minutes.
The meeting was resumed at 10:22 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
Susan Stine, City Clerk
David R. Hutchinson, Mayor
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