CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH8 8,2016  ITEMS DISCUSSED  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: POTENTIAL LITIGATION (RCW 42.30.110(1)0)) 2. CALLTO ORDER/ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  3. ACCEPTANCE ORI MODIFICATION OF AGENDA/CONELICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE 5. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/NAVIGATE BAINBRIDGE UPDATE PRESENTATION: PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 2016. AS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: CAVE. AVENUE WATER MAIN: LATECOMER EXTENSION AGREEMENT, 8. CLOSED RECORD HEARING: RESOLUTION: NO. 2016-05, APPROVING ASHBURY (WYATTI HILLS) FINAL  4. PUBLIC COMMENT  MONTH, AB 16-036 - MAYOR TOLLEFSON AB 16-015-PUBLIC WORKS SUBDIVISION, AB 16-035-PLANNING CENTER, AB 16-001 - PLANNING AB 13-025 - PUBLIC WORKS  9. NEW: BUSINESS (PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED ON EACH ITEM)  A. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-01, TREE. ANDLANDSCAPING REGULATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE MIXED USE TOWN B. WATERFRONT PARK PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING AND. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, . INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COUNTY FOR CITY SURPLUS VEHICLE, AB 16-033-PUBLIC D. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CLALLAM COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE UPFIT CONTRACT, E. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FEASIBILITY OFI MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY, AB 15-183 -I EXECUTIVE F. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-09, AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF ANY INTERESTS AND! LIABILITIES IN THE. ASSETS OF CENCOM FROM THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND TO KITSAP COUNTY, AB 16-039 -1 EXECUTIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-08, ISLAND-WIDE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS, AB 16-029 - PUBLIC WORKS B. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-06, REDUCED SPEED LIMITS AND FOCUSED TRAFFIC STUDY ACCEPTANCE,  WORKS  AB 16-034- - PUBLIC WORKS  10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  AB 16-028 - PUBLIC WORKS A. CONSENT AGENDA COVERSHEET  C. NEXT STEPS FOR SUZUKI PROPERTY, AB 14-119-CITY COUNCIL B. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHER AND: PAYROLL APPROVAL C. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES, FEBRUARY 16,2016 D. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES, FEBRUARY23,2016 E. REGULAR CITY COUNCILI STUDY SESSION MINUTES, MARCH 1,2016  11. CONSENT AGENDA  12. COMMITTEE REPORT  A. PUBLIC WATER ACCESS COMMITTEB LIAISON NOTES, FEBRUARY 8, 2016-COUNCILMEMBEK MEDINA B. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD LIAISON NOTES, FEBRUARY: 2,206-COUNCIMENBA PELTIER C. ETHICS BOARD LIAISON NOTES, FEBRUARY 11, 2016- -COUNCIMEMBER SCOTT D. NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING LIAISONI NOTES, FEBRUARY2 24,2016. AND REGULAR MEETING LIAISON NOTES, MARCH2,2016 - COUNCILMEMBER ROTH E. PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON NOTES, FEBRUARY 25, 2016. DEPOTY MAYOR BLOSSOM  13. REVIEW UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS  14. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER 15. ADJOURNMENT  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: POTENTIAL: LITIGATION (RCW 42.30.1100)0) 6:30PM At6:30 PM, Mayor Tollefson adjourned the meeting to executive session with Councilmembers Medina, Peltier, Roth, Scott, Townsend and City Attorney Marshall to discussion potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)0).    CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 the door to the Council Chambers was posted.  Councilmember Blossom arrived at 6:451 PM and did not participate ini the executive session. The recording system was turned offa and  2. CALLTO ORDER/ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 6:59:13 PM  Mayor Tollefson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with aforementioned Councilmembers present. No action was taken during 3. ACCEPTANCE ORI MODIFICATION OF AGENDA/CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE 6:59) PM  executive session. Everyone stood fort thel Pledge of Allegiance.  MOTION: Imove to accept the agenda as presented. SCOTT/PELTIER: Motion carried7-0.  There were not conflict ofi interest disclosed. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT7:01 PM  No! public comment was offered for items not on the agenda.  5. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNAVIGATE BAINBRIDGE UPDATE7:02F PM City Manager Schulze provided a Power Point presentation which highlighted topics from his weekly report. 6. PRESENTATION: PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 2016 ASI BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS Mayor Tollefson introduced the proclamation declaring March 2016 as Brain Injury Awareness month.  MONTH, AB 16-036- - MAYOR TOLLEFSON 7:08 PM  7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: CAVE AVENUE WATERMAIN LATECOMER EXTENSION AGREEMENT, Public Works Director Loveless introduced the item. The Tawresey's entered into al Developer Extension Agreement to install an upsized 8-inch water main along portions of Cave. Avenue as required forj permitting ofthe Cave Landing project. Subsequently, the Tawresey's requested al Latecomer Agreement (LCA) with the City toj provide a mechanism toj partially recover their costs to construct The City notified properties within the delayed benefit charge area of thel latecomer agreement in accordance with BIMC 13.32.170 and received ai request for a public hearing. Resolution No. 2016-02 set aj public hearing date ofl February 16, 2016. The City Council approved a motion to continue thej public hearing to March 8, 2016 att their February 16, 20161 meeting. The attorney representing the Cave Properties sent ai memorandum and declaration for consideration during the public hearing. The' Tawresey's also submitteda Deputy Mayor Blossom wanted confirmation that ift the latecomer agreement is approved, it does not mean that the large parcel behind Harbor Square would be required to connect to the sewer line to which City Attorney Marshall replied that was correct.  AB 16-015-1 PUBLIC WORKS7:10PM  Mayor Tollefson reopened the continued public hearing at 7:10P PM.  the water main from future new connections tot the Cave. Avenue upgraded water main.  declaration and memorandum from their attorney for consideration at the public hearing.  Billl Broughton, Attorney at Law, introduced his client Marsha Wicktom. in the reimbursement formula and the length oft the waterline transferred to the City.  Maria Wicktom, Cave Avenue property owner, questioned invoices she received from the City, how the developable land was figured  Billl Broughton reiterated his client's comments regarding why thel latecomer agreement is inappropriate.  Dave Weibel, Tawresey' s attorney, briefly summarized his position explaining why the City Council should approve the latecomer's  agreement as his client complied with the statutory requirements. Mayor Tollefson closed the public hearing at 7:33 PM. the board of directors in the organization that employs him.  Councilmember Medina indicated he would not participate in the discussion or vote since one oft the parties to this agreement serves on  2    CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016  Councilmember Townsend wanted tol know what the City Council was being asked to do to which City Attorney Marshall explained Councilmember Scott believed thei fees were developedi reasonably and that they were not arbitrary or capricious. He noted while there Deputy Mayor Blossom stated she would abstain from the vote as she felt she did not have enough knowledge tol know one way or the Councilmember Peltier commented on thei invoices. Public Works Director explained how the costs included were broken down.  they would either approve or not approve the latecomer agreement.  were procedural irregularities, he was inclined to approve thel latecomer agreement.  other. 7:36PM  MOTION: Imove that the City Council approve the Cave Avenue Water Main SCOTT/ROTH: The motion carried. 5-2 with Councilmembers Peltier, Roth, Scott, Tollefson and Townsendi voting inj favor. Councilmembers. Blossom and Medina abstained.  Latecomer Extension Agreement.  8. CLOSED RECORD HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 2016-05, APPROVING ASHBURY (WYATTI HILLS) Planner Beckmann introduced the item. The Preliminary Subdivision was approved with conditions by the Hearing Examiner on April 15,2015, following a public hearing. On April 22, 2015, thel Hearing Examiner's Office received a request from the City's Development Engineer to modify the preliminary subdivision decision. A second request to modify the preliminary subdivision decision was received on April 27,2015. On May 5, 2015, thel Hearing Examiner issued an Order Revising Examiner's. April 15,2015  FINALSUBDIVISION, AB 16-035- PLANNING 7:37 PM  Decision on Reconsideration.  City Attorney Marshall read from aj prepared statement regarding how toj proceed.  Mayor Tollefson opened and closed the closed record hearing at' 7:401 PM as no one was signed up to comment.  7:41 PM  MOTION: Imove that we. send it back to the Hearing Examiner, forj further consideration or whatever the exact technical language should be used.  MEDINA/  Planner Beckmann explained the applicant's original application would preserve 10.6% oft the open space because, att that time, the intention was to serve the storm water off site. The developer later found out that they could no longer pursue that option sot their  applicant revised the application under a cluster subdivision. Deputy Mayor Blossom seconded Councilmember Medina'st motion.  Councilmember Peltier asked whether the City Council could legally ask the developer to abide by the 10% open space: requirement not including the detention ponds. Planer Beckmann indicated historically the City has not required a certain percentage of open space ina Councilmember Scott felt ifthe intent of the motion was to send it back to the hearing examiner for purposes of determining whether Deputy Mayor Blossom asked how far from the required buffer is thes storm pond. Planner Beckmann noted there was a 10-foot buffer Mayor Tollefson felt the applicant has met all the legal requirements. He suggested the motion be restated. Councilmember Medina  cluster subdivision.  the revised plat meets the requirements that he imposed, then that sounded like ai reasonable step to take. on the south side. Deputy Mayor Blossom did not feel the required buffer was being adequately protected.  withdrew his previous motion and offered a restated motion.  7:54PM  MOTION: Imove that we remand this to the hearing examiner) for the purpose ofthe hearing examiner fully addressing open space issues at a hearing which he. says did not happen originally for the purpose oft the hearing examiner having a hearing on the most recent version of the plan which lunderstand. he has not. seen andj for having this hearing examiner reexamine whether the 10-foot buffer is being properly met along the  south end around the storm water detention pond.  MEDINA/PELTIER  3    CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 Council approve the plat.  Randall Olson, attorney fort the applicant, explained how the conditions ofthes subdivision have been met and asked that the City  Councilmember Scott thought it was reasonable to send it back to the hearing examiner,  John Everett, representing the applicant, requested the City Council honor the hearing examiner's requirements.  Deputy Mayor Blossom asked how health ofthe locust trees would be maintained to which Mr. Everett explained the homeowner's City Attorney Marshall stated for the benefit oft the City Council and applicant, that the authorize oft the City to remand to the hearing Mayor Tollefson said he was personally persuaded that the hearing examiner has addressed the open space issue and that City staff! has Planner Beckmann confirmed that the applicant did satisfy the hearing examiner's: request for the open space by providing the arborist report which determined the amount of space necessary to protect those trees. She commented on the performance and maintenance Councilmember Scott said on further review oft the record, he noted the compliance notation report does reflect staff's finding regarding  association would.  examiner is inl BIMC2.16.130) which is referenced in BIMC2.16.160).  verified the applicant has met those requirements. He indicated he would be voting against the motion.  bonds.  open space have been satisfied by the applicant therefore would vote against the motion on that basis.  The motion failed 3-4 with Roth, Scott, Tollefson and Townsend voting against.  MOTION: Imove that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2016-05, including findings off fact and conclusions oflaw, giving_final approval of the Ashbury SCOTT/ROTH: Motion carried 4-3 with Roth, Scott, Tollefson and Townsend voting inj favor. Councilmembers Blossom, Medina and Peltier voted against.  (Wyatt Hills) Subdivision.  9. NEW: BUSINESS (PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED ON EACH ITEM) USE TOWN CENTER, AB 16-001 - PLANNING 8:11PM No. 2016-01 amending the City'sTree and) Landscaping Regulations.  A. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-01, TREE. AND LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE MIXED Special Projects Planner Sutton introduced the ordinance. This is the first City Council study session on Draft Ordinance The City Council authorized creation ofa an Ad) Hoc Committee to review the City's tree and landscaping regulations in early January, 2014. In 2015, the Ad Hoc Committee was comprised oftwo Councilmembers and two Planning Commissioners:  Councilmember Roger Townsend Councilmember Sarah Blossom  Commissioner Jon Quitslund Commissioner Mack Pearl  Realizing that reviewing the regulations in their entirety is a large task, the Committee organized their work by first focusing on tree and landscaping regulations that apply to the Mixed' Use" Town Center/High School Road zoning districts. Changes recommended by The Ad Hoc Committee met 201 times over 2015. They then reviewed all tree and landscaping regulations ofBIMC Section 18.15.010 that apply to multifamily development, subdivisions, conditional uses in residential zones, business/industrial zone, water- Although the Committee reviewed all tree and landscaping regulations (e.g. perimeter and roadside buffers, tree unit requirements) for each of the land uses and zoning districts listed above, the Committee did not make changes within all oft the different requirements.  the Committee were ultimately adopted as Ordinance No. 2015-04 on September 8, 2015.  dependent industrial zone and neighborhood service center zone.  4    CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016  For instance, the Committee recommended: not adding at tree unit requirement (Section 18.15.010.G) for development in the business/industrial zoning district, since the district has the largest perimeter and roadside buffer requirements in addition to required parking lot landscaping. One notable change is the elimination of required roadside buffers int the neighborhood service center districts, Ordinance No. 2016-01 changes the perimeter and roadside buffer requirements (BIMC Sections 18.15.010.D: and E, respectively) in  andi replacement of those roadsidel buffers with a street tree requirement.  two substantial ways.  The existing regulations have two-perimeter buffer and two roadside buffer tables, showing subdivision buffer requirements ins separate tables than all other land use development. This ordinance consolidates the two different tables for each buffer type have been consolidated, resulting in Table 18.15.010-3 and' Table 18.15.010-4. The ordinance modifies the perimeter and roadside buffer standards for thet three levels of screening: full screen, partial screen, and filtered screen (proposed to change to "edge planting standard") toi improve how the number of required trees and shrubs are calculated. The Committee was assisted in these changes by landscape architects Tim Goss and. Jeff Bouma. The Planning Commission held a studys session on Ordinance No. 2016-01 on December 17, 2015, and a public hearing on January 21,2016. That public hearing was continued on February 11,2016, and the Commission recommended approval ofthe After discussion oft the draft ordinance, the City Council can decide whether to have an additional study session in January, or The Tree Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee continues its work in 2016, with two new members, Councilmembers Peltier and Medina replacing Councilmember Townsend. That work will likely result in additional code changes to Titles 16, 17, or 18-1 possibly with Olaf Ribeiro commented on the full screen requirements. Deputy Mayor Blossom explained why they went with square footage basis. OlafRibeiro felt the civil penalty for cutting down old growth and significant trees should be three times the value ofthet tree. Councilmember Townsend suggested adding ai row under to the penalties section (subsection iv) oft the table.  ordinance after completing thej public hearing and discussion. proceed toj public hearing on March 22, 2016.  additional changes to this section, BIMC: Section 18.15.010.  8:26F PM  MOTION: Imove the City Councilj forward Ordinance 2016-01 to a) public hearing  on March 22, 2016.  ROTH/PELTIER: Motion carried 7-0.  B. WATERFRONT PARK PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING AND PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION  CONTRACT, AB 13-025-PUBLIC WORKS 8:271 PM Public Works Director Loveless introduced thei item.  Thel Phase I Waterfront Park Improvements project includes improved landscaping, accessible paths, a storm water feature, new public gathering spaces, and an overall upgrade to a deteriorated park. Thej project has completed design, and as solicitation for construction The plan for construction scheduling and coordination issues with the future Bainbridge Island' Rowing Club facility will also be  bids has been issued with al bid opening date of March 22, 2016.  presented fori information and discussion.  There was al brief discussion regarding delaying the project until after July 4.  Lisa Macchio requested some future consideration be made to make sure the bridge in Waterfront Park be upgraded. She supported  delaying park construction until after. July 4.  Rex Oliver, Chamber of Commerce, also requested construction commence after. July 4.  5    CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016  Following a brief update on the Waterfront Park dock, a motion was made.  8:40PM  MOTION: Imove the City Council forward the Waterfront Park Improvements construction awardi to the. April 26, 2016 Unfinished Business agenda and that construction commence on. July 5 or sometime theregfter. TOWNSENDIPELTIER: Motion carried 7-0.  C. INTERLOCAL, AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COUNTY FOR CITY SURPLUS VEHICLE, AB 16-033 Public Works Director Loveless requested City Council approve thet transfer of Vehicle No. 109 (2006. Ford Expedition) to Kitsap County. Vehicle No. 109 was surplus to the City's needs byl Resolution No. 2015-03 approved by the City Council at their December 8, 2015 meeting. The County has ai need for as sport utility vehicle for use with the Emergency Vehiçle Operations Course (EVOC) training, which is led by the County and attended by many local jurisdictions including Bainbridge Island. There will ber noi monetary exchange, as the City benefits from participating in the on-going EVOC training and education. Upon approval by City Council, City staff will coordinate with the County to execute the interlocal agreement, transfer ownership, and  -PUBLIC WORKS 8:41 PM  complete the hold harmless agreement.  MOTION: Imove that the City Council forward the Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County to transfer Vehicle No. 109 to the March. 22, 2016 Consent. Agenda.  PELTIERTONNSEND: Motion carried7 7-0.  D. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CLALLAM COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE UPFIT CONTRACT, Public Works Director Loveless explained the City Council: recently approved the purchase of four police vehicles from the 2016 budget in February 2016. The next step ist to upfit the newly purchased vehiçles and this proposed interlocal agreement would enable The remaining 2016 equipment budget of $78,667.36 will be used for equipment and labor to upfit the vehicles. Upfitting items include emergency lights, VHF radio, prisoner seats, gunlocks, mobile computer terminal docking station, push bumper, radar, locking cargo  AB 16-034 - PUBLIC WORKS 8:421 PM  the City toj piggyback on Clallam County's existing contract with Systems for Public Safety Inc.  box, etc.  MOTION: Imove that the City Council forward the Interlocal. Agreement with Clallam Countyfor acquisition ofgoods ands services from either, party under contract to the  March. 22, 2016 Consent Agenda. SCOTT/ROTH: Motion carried 7-0.  E. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FORI FEASIBILITY OF MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY, AB 15-183 City Manager Schulze introduced thei item. The City Council was approached by al local grass roots organization, Island Power, in mid- 2015, with at request toj place a proposition on the ballot asking voters to authorize the City of Bainbridge Island to establish ai municipal electric utility. At the October 6, 2015 meeting, the City Council: requested a plan from the City Manager to develop and gather information about the feasibility of creating a municipal electric utility. A report was provided to the City Council at thel November 17, 2015 meeting and, the City Council directed the City Manager toj prepare al Request for Proposals, including a scope of work for City A1 task force was formed to provide subject matter expertise and assist with the task of developing thel RFP and scope of work. The During thel March 1,2 2016 Study Session, the City Council: requested several changes to thel RFP, which have been made.  - EXECUTIVE 8:44 PM  Council review.  task force, consisting of1 16 citizen volunteers, met several times to develop the RFP and scope of work.  6    CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016  There was ab brief discussion regarding making sure the language does not give thei impression that if we have vote that there Jane Lindsey, Sunrise Drive, commented on climatic change and the use of] Bonneville Power Tier 1p power.  would be two votes oft the people and potential associated costs.  Tom ?, Darden Lane, shared his concern regarding the pace ofp progress. He urged the City Council decouple the preparation ofthe Diane Harvey, Port Madison, asked whether the 1,200 signatures were validated and certified. She felt there was a lack ofi information. Terry ?, Rose Trail Lane, indicated he participated in the citizen's task force that worked oni the RFP. He supported determining the Steve. Johnson, 3784 Lytle Road, co-chair of Island Power and Utility Advisory Committee member, commented in favor ofi island Jennifer White, 3380 Crystal Springs Drive, agreed with previous speakers and encouraged the City Council to facilitate the development ofaj public utility on the island to the extent that that utility gets us away from dirty energy.  ordinance from the study being considered as both can be completed inj parallel.  costs on a sliding basis during the negotiation process.  power.  9:17PM  MOTION: Imove the City Council approve the Request for Proposals, for feasibility of creating a municipal electric utility with the changes discussed.  SCOTTTOWNSEND: Motion carried 7-0.  RESOLUTION NO. 2016-09, AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF ANY INTERESTS. AND LIABILITIES IN THE. ASSETS OF CENCOM FROM THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND TO KITSAP COUNTY, City Manager Schulze introduced thei item. He explained thej parties to the Interlocal Agreement that establishes CENCOM, which includes the City of Bainbridge Island, desire to continue to provide a countywide operation of911 dispatch services by reorganizing and re-establishing CENCOM: as a separate legal entity established as a Public Development Authority and changing the name oft the new organization from CENCOM tol Kitsap 911. Currently, Kitsap County is the lead entity of CENCOM and all CENCOM staff are The CENCOM Policy Board has been discussing a reorganization of CENCOM for the past year and several different options were considered. Ultimately, the Policy Board agreed to move forward with the Public Development Authority option, which allows Kitsap 911 to be established as a separate legal entity. This option does not encumber any oft the Cities or Districts with liabilities. The attached resolution is a necessary first step for creation ofKitsap 911. Priort to adoption oft the resolution, a public hearing is required. Therefore, the City Council is asked to schedule aj public hearing on thel Resolution No. 2016-09 fort the March 22, 20161 meeting.  AB 16-039 - EXECUTIVE 9:181 PM  Kitsap County employees.  9:21PM  MOTION: Imove the City Council. schedule a public hearing on March. 22, 20161 regarding Resolution No. 2016-09, transferring any and all interests and liabilities in CENCOM from  the City of Bainbridge Island to. Kitsap County. BLOSSOMROTHE: Motion carried 7-0.  10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  A. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-08, ISLAND-WIDE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS, AB 16-029- - PUBLIC WORK Public Works Director Loveless introduced thei item. He explained thel Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee (NMTAC) Ini more densely zoned and developed areas such as Mixed' Use Town Center, Neighborhood Service Centers (Lynwood Center, Island Center & Rolling Bay Center), High School Road DistrictIand II, and all roads designated as Residential, the maximum speed limit would be 25-mph. In less-densely zoned areas, roads designated as Collectors and Arterials would have a maximum speed limit of  has proposed that the City adopt maximum speed limits island-wide on City roads.  35-mph.  7    CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016  Speed is ai risk factor in traffic collisions, and the likelihood and severity ofinjuries are greater when higher speeds are involved. This The setting of maximum speed limits on City roads does not result in all such roads having the specified! limit applied. Site-specific traffic studies mayi indicate that al lower) limit should be applied. The net result oft this change at this time, without further traffic studies, would result in the roads in the attached map being reduced from the current 40-mph speed limits to: 35-mph. In addition, portions of Fletcher Bay Road, Miller Road, and New Brooklyn Road that pass through the Island Center NSC would be reduced  proposal is intended to enhance safety and reduce stress levels for non-motorized modes.  to25-mph.  B. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-06, REDUCED SPEED LIMITS AND FOCUSEDTRAFFIC STUDY ACCEPTANCE, City Council and staff receive numerous requests each year to evaluate speed limits and other traffic related issues on thel Island. Inl November of2015, the City contracted with Perteet Inc. toj prepare ai focused traffic evaluation fors signage and safety oft the High School Road corridor and for roadway speed limits in areas with cut through traffic and/or non-motorized use. Att the February 16, 2016 Business Meeting, City staff and Perteet Inc. presented the "2015 Focused Traffic Study" to City Council.  AB 16-028- - PUBLIC WORKS 9:251 PM Public Works Director Loveless introduced thei item.  See below study recommendations:  High School Road from Ferncliffto Grow- - Prohibit parking in close proximity to roundabout, reconfigure on-street parking  tob backi in, provide a warning light (RRFB) at the crosswalk near Hildebrand. Eagle Harbor) Drive from McDonald to Taylor - Reduce speed limit from 35 mph to 301 mph. Lafayette Avenue from Euclid to Sunrise - Reduce speed limit from 35 mph to: 301 mph. Manzanita Drive from Day tol Hidden Cove - Reduce speed limit from 35 mpht to 301 mph. Phelps Road from Madison Avenue N. tol Hidden Cove - Reduce speed limit form 40 mph to 30 mph. Intersection of Phelps and Euclid- - Install "cross traffic does not stop" warning signs. Sunrise Drive from Day Road tol Lafayette Avenue - Reduce speed limit from 35mph to 30 mph.  Valley Road - Maintain speed limit at 35mph.  Ther recommendations above that involve traffic changes, other than speed limit reductions, willl be addressed in future capital Eddy Hartman, 250 Hawley Place, shared her personal experience with speed limits and thei need for education. She thanked the City Patty Lyman, NMAC member, commented on thet traffic study and urged the City Council to consider reduce speed limits from Lisa Macchio, Squeaky Wheels, commented that Washington State law states that City speed limits shall be 25-mph unless at traffic Councilmember Medina struggled with both resolutions and explained why he would not be inclined to vote in favor on either. Councilmember Peltier supported thes speed limit reduction however had issues with the transportation study. Mike Colin, 14452 Phelps Road, shared what iti is like living there during peak traffic hours., Ann ?, Phelps Road, spoke to thet traffic coming from the peninsula onto the island during rush hour.,  improvement project plans Council for serving the community. 30-mph to: 25-mph.  study shows that a different speed is safe (RCW4 46.61.400-415).  8    CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016  9:44PM  MOTION: Imove that the City Council approve Resolution. No. 2016-08 setting BLOSSOMROTH: Motion carried 6-1 with Councilmembers Blossom, Peltier, Roth, Scott, Tollefson and Townsend voting inj favor. Councilmember. Medina voted against. MOTION: Imove that the City Council accept the "2015 Focused Traffic Study" prepared by Perteet, Inc. date February 9, 2016 and approve Resolution No. 2016-06 SCOTT/BLOSSOM: Motion carried. 5-2 with Councilmembers Blossom, Roth, Scott Tollefson and Townsend voting inj favor. Councilmember Medina and Peltier voted against.  the maximum speeds limits Island-wide on City roads.  9:441 PM  reducing. speed limits per study recommendations.  C. NEXT: STEPS FOR SUZUKI PROPERTY, AB 14-119- - CITY COUNCIL 9:47 PM  Interim Planning Director Tovar responded to comments regarding thel Housing Design Demonstration Projects (HDDP) program, He described thes sequence ofl logic in the legislative history of thel HDDP program and that it was thes staff's position that the Suzuki property is eligible for the HDDP program. He added Ordinance No. 2013-25 extended thel HDDP program for 3 years and the program is due to sunset at the end of2016. That additional time would allow the City enough time to adequately evaluate thej program and determine what parts, ifany, oft the program would be needed toi implement the 2016 Comprehensive Plan and allow permits already in the pipeline to be completed, evaluated and ai report could be done on the effectiveness oft the program. City Council poised questions and discussed next steps on whether they were inclined to goi forward to some sort of development oft the property or whether it's convinced, based on its study and comments to date, that it does not want to do that. They also discussed the HDDP program, conducting an ecological survey, continuing community engagement throughout the process, preserving thej property Mayor Tollefson suggested adding thet topic to thel March 15 study session agenda to discuss the desire for an ecological study and how  in some way and whether the issue could go up: for an advisory vote. to go about it. Following al brief discussion, a motion was made.  10:43 PM  MOTION: Carry this matter over to our March 15 agenda. SCOTT/MEDINA: Motion carried 7-0.  Rick Skelton thought this was a real opportunity to save the property andj provide affordable housing.  Bill Davis, 1863 Commodore Lane, felt each one of the guiding principles oft the comprehensive plan say save Suzuki property as iti is.  Citizen, Commodore West, stated his disappointment with the direction the City Council was goingi in.  Erika Shriner, Baker) Hilll Road, commented on climate change.  Lisa Macchio suggested everyone stop the silly conversation about Suzuki and pass a levy to do housing right.  Rex Oliver, Chamber of Commerce, said rather than endorsing one project over another, the Chamber of Commerce supported some major concepts such as the creation of workforce housing, housing remaining permanently affordable, andj preservation of wooded Clint Pells, Commodore, could not understand on what basis any oft these decisions were being made. He suggested the sequencing should be figured out first. He also wondered how successful thel Ferncliff Village project was ini the affordablel housing arena. A gentleman commented that there appeared to be a great deal of confusion and stressed the importance of conducting an ecological  buffer, wildlife and clustered housing.  survey.  9    CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 8,2 2016 11. CONSENT AGENDA 11:041 PM A. CONSENT AGENDA COVERSHEET  B. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHER AND PAYROLL APPROVAL  Accounts Payable EFT Check Number 208, ACH Check Numbers 209-210, Manual Check Number 340640 -3 340652 and) Regular Check Numbers 340653 - 340770 for a total of $481,125.43. Accounts Payable Manual Check Numbers 340771 - 340776 and Regular Run Check Numbers 340777-3 340886 fora at total of$379,220.60. Payroll Direct Deposit Check Numbers 035339 - 035449, Regular Run Check Numbers 107515-1 107520, Vendor Check Numbers 107521 - 107535 and Federal Tax Electronic C. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL: BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 D. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES, FEBRUARY 23, 2016 E. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES, MARCH: 1,2016  Transfer for at total of $602,194.05.  MOTION: Imove the City Council approve consent agenda items A through E  as presented.  SCOTTPELTIEK: Motion carried 7-0.  12. COMMITTEE REPORT 11:051 PM  A. PUBLIC WATER ACCESS COMMITTEE LIAISON NOTES, FEBRUARYS,2016-C0UNCILMEMBER B. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD LIAISON NOTES, FEBRUARY 22, 2016- - COUNCILMEMBER PELTIER C. ETHICS BOARD LIAISON NOTES, FEBRUARY 11, 06-COUNCIMEMBERK SCOTT D. NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING LIAISON NOTES, FEBRUARY: 24, 2016. AND REGULAR MEETING LIAISON NOTES, MARCH: 2, 2016-( COUNCILMEMBER E. PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON NOTES, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 DEPUTY MAYOR BLOSSOM Councilmember Peltier commended on the Ethics Board response to a request for an advisory opinion requested by Mayor" Tollefson. City Manager Schulze reviewed thel March 15, 2016 agenda. A discussion on Suzuki was added tot thel March 15 agenda (30 minutes). He then reviewed the upcoming calendar. Mayor Tollefson suggested having ai meeting on the fifth Tuesday given spring break. The  MEDINA  ROTH  13. REVIEW UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS 11:08 PM  calendar was kept as is for now.  14. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER 11:12 PM added to the April 19 agenda (30 minutes). 15.ADJOURNMENT 11:16PM Mayor Tollefson adjourned the meeting at 11:16 pm.  Councilmember Medina thought the City would be well served by creating an Affordable Housing Task Force. Thei item was tentatively  Wa4  Joalindlasot Rosalind D. Lassoff, City Clerk  10