CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Monday, May 24, 1999
7:30 p.m.
Shoreline Conference Center
Mt. Rainier Room
PRESENT: Mayor Jepsen, Deputy Mayor Montgomery, Councilmembers Gustafson, Hansen, King and Ransom
ABSENT: Councilmember Lee
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Jepsen, who presided.
2. FLAG SALUTE/ROLL CALL
Mayor Jepsen led the flag salute. Upon roll call by the Deputy City Clerk, all Council-members were present, except Councilmember Lee.
Councilmember Gustafson moved that Council excuse Councilmember Lee. Councilmember King seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
3. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
Assistant City Manager Larry Bauman reported the results, as of Friday, May 21, of the Area A-2 annexation election: 123 votes in favor of annexation, 44 opposed. He said the County will conduct the final vote count this week and election certification is expected May 28.
In response to Councilmember Gustafson, Mr. Bauman estimated the total number of voters in Area A-2 at 500.
In follow up to Councilmember Gustafson’s question during the Council meeting on May 17, Mr. Bauman discussed proposed federal legislation concerning immunity for municipalities from lawsuits regarding the Y2K computer problem. He said Senate Bill 96 stalled on the floor of the Senate last week; whereas, House Resolution 775 passed the House of Representatives. The National League of Cities has stated that the Clinton Administration does not support either bill; however, negotiations are continuing.
Next, Mr. Bauman advised that the State legislature has approved "safe schools" legislation that will make $7 million in grant funds available to school districts. He noted that Governor Locke is expected to sign the legislation. In response to Councilmember Gustafson, he said it is not clear at this time whether the City could apply for funding under the program.
Kristoff Bauer, Assistant to the City Manager, said Seattle Mayor Paul Schell nominated him to fill the position created on the Seattle Rate Advisory Committee to represent suburban cities. Mr. Bauer presented the committee’s work plan, which includes a discussion of whether Seattle City Light should "surcharge rates in suburban cities" by eight percent.
Finally, Mr. Bauman noted that City Attorney Bruce Disend is leaving the City, and he introduced Ian Sievers, the new City Attorney.
4. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: None
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved that Council approve the agenda with one amendment: moving item 9 (a) to the consent calendar as item 7 (c). Deputy Mayor Montgomery seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, and the agenda, as amended, was approved.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Ransom moved that Council approve the consent calendar.
Mayor Jepsen noted a discrepancy between the $120,000 stipulated for the Housing Repair Program in the title of item 7 (c) on the agenda and the $74,000 program amount identified in the staff report on page 26 of the Council packet. Mr. Bauman advised that the $74,000 amount is correct.
Councilmember Ransom amended his motion to correct the Community Development Block Grant allocation for the Housing Repair Program from $120,000 to $74,000. Councilmember Hansen seconded the amended motion, which carried 6-0, and the following items were approved:
Workshop Minutes of May 3, 1999
Dinner Meeting Minutes of May 10, 1999
Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 1999Approval of Expenses and Payroll as of May 14, 1999 in the amount of $470,254.35
Motion to reauthorize the City’s pass-through status and confirm Community Development Block Grant allocations for the year 2000 ($51,388 for public service projects; $45,109 for planning and administration; $74,000 for the Housing Repair Program; and $146,616 for capital projects) and to authorize the City Manager to execute the King County certification form to reflect these amounts
8. ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) Public hearing to consider citizens’ comments regarding Ordinance No. 194, which was passed on April 26, 1999 and extended the moratorium on acceptance for and issuance of land use, building and development permits for adult retail uses
Mr. Disend briefly reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Jepsen opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Councilmember Hansen moved that Council close the public hearing. Councilmember Gustafson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
9. ACTION ITEMS: OTHER ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS: None
10. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
11. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:45 p.m., Mayor Jepsen declared the meeting adjourned.
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Ruth Ann Rose
Deputy City Clerk