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AGENDA

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm September 16, 2013 Council Chambers Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Presentations/Proclamations

Arts Commission 10 Year Anniversary

Environmentally Critical Areas

East Lake Sammamish Trail/King County

SE 14th Street Extension

Public Comment Note: This is an opportunity for the public to address the Council. Three‐minutes limit per person or 5 minutes if representing the official position of a recognized community organization. Consent Agenda

Payroll for the period ending August 30, 2013 for pay date September 5, 2013 in the amount of $317,730.47

1. Approval: Claims for period ending September 16, 2013 in the amount of $869,086.04 for Check No. 35620 through No. 35716

2. Ordinance: Second Reading Adopting SMC 9.05.430 Regarding Antiharassment Protection Orders; Providing For Severability; And Establishing An Effective Date

3. Ordinance: Amending Chapter 20.10 SMC Regarding Time Periods Associated With Hearing Examiner Actions; Providing For Severability; And Establishing An Effective Date

4. Resolution: Accepting the 2013 Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Retrofit Project as Complete

5. Contract: 2013 Crack Seal Projects/Northwest Asphalt, Inc. 6. Approval: September 3, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes

City Council, Regular Meeting/ Study Session



Unfinished Business ‐ None New Business

7. Ordinance: First Reading Amending SMC 16.05.030 Regarding Hours Of Construction; Providing For Severability; And Establishing An Effective Date

8. Resolution: Lake Washington School District Bond/Levy Ballot Measure supporting: Resolution No. 2162 A Resolution of the Board of Directors of Lake Washington School District No. 414, King County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 11, 2014, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $63,000,000 in 2014 for the collection in 2015, $64,900,000 in 2015 for collection in 2016, $66,800,00 in 2016 for collection in 2017, $68,900,000 in 2017 for collection in 2018, said excess taxes to pay part of the cost of educational programs and operations support of the District.

Resolution No. 2163 A Resolution of the Board of Directors of

Lake Washington School District #414, King County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on February 11, 2014, of a proposition to authorize the district to levy an additional tax to provide a total of $127,200,000 for the District’s Capital Projects Fund for construction, renovation, improvements and expansion of new and existing facilities, for technology improvements, and equipment and training to meet the current and future educational programs for its students, such levies to be made for four years commencing in 2014 for collection in the school years from 2014‐2015 through 2017‐2018


Lake Washington School District No. 414, King County, Washington, providing for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the district as a special election to be held therein on February 11, 2014, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $755,000,000, or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds for the renovation, upgrade and new construction of school facilities, and authorizing the Deputy Superintendent and/or Director, Business Services to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program

Council Reports



City Manager Report Executive Session Study Session

Economic Development Plan Discussions Adjournment

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12Labor DayCity offices closed

36:30 p.m.City Council Meeting

43 p.m.Sammamish Farmers Market6:30 p.m.Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

56:30 p.m.Planning Commission Meeting

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912 p.m.Caring Hearts with Eastside Friends of Seniors5:30 p.m.City Council Office Hour

106:30 p.m.City Council Study Session7 p.m.Sammamish Youth Writing Club

113 p.m.Sammamish Farmers Market

126 p.m.East Meets West Guided Artwork Exhibit Tour7 p.m.Art Poetry and Revolution Panel Discussion and Reception

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1411 a.m.Mayor's Month of Concern

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166:30 p.m.Arts Commission Meeting6:30 p.m.City Council Meeting

17183 p.m.Sammamish Farmers Market

1910 a.m."Celebrating Autumn with Haiku" (55+ Art Program)6:30 p.m.Community Garden Steering Committee6:30 p.m.Planning Commission Meeting

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2110 a.m.Sammamish Walks - Soaring Eagle11 a.m.Mayor's Month of Concern

221 p.m.Harvest Party

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253 p.m.Sammamish Farmers Market4 p.m.Finance Committee MeetingCanceled

2610 a.m."The Nature of Sumi Painting" (55+ Art Program)6 p.m.Swil Kanim - Storytelling


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129 a.m.Sammamish Recycling Collection Event9 a.m.Volunteer at Illahee Trail10 a.m.7th Annual Arts Fair

1310 a.m.7th Annual Arts Fair

145:30 p.m.City Council Office Hour6:30 p.m.City Council Special Meeting

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176:30 p.m.Community Garden Steering Committee6:30 p.m.Planning Commission Meeting

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1910 a.m.Sammamish Walks - Beaver Lake Preserve

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AGENDA CALENDAR Sept 2013

Mon. 09/16 6:30 pm Study Session/SpecialMeeting

Presentation: Arts Commission 10 Year AnniversaryReport: Environmentally Critical Areas Report: East Lake Sammamish Trail/King County Report: SE 14th Street Improvements Ordinance: Second Reading Adopting RCW 10.14 Criminal Procedure Harrassment (consent)

Ordinance: Second Reading Amending Time Periods for Hearing Examiner Actions (consent)

Ordinance: First Reading Modifying the Hours of Construction Resolution: LWSD Bond/Levy Ballot Measure Resolution: Final Acceptance Sidewalk & Curb Retrofit Project(consent)

Bid Award: 2013 Crack Seal Projects Economic Development Plan Discussions (SS)

Oct 2013

Tues 10/01 6:30 pm Regular Meeting Presentation: Medicaid Expansion Outreach & Enrollment (King County) 5mins Resolution: Setting Public Hearing Date for Ja Huvinen Street Vacation Resolution: Setting Public Hearing Date for a Portion of SE 32nd Street Vacation Ordinance: Second Reading Modifying the Hours of Construction (consent) Resolution: Final Plat Corner Stone (

Tues 10/08 6:30 pm Study Session Fire Services

Mon. 10/14 6:30 pm Regular Meeting/ Joint Study Session

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Ordinance: Public Hearing/First Reading School Impact Fees (All Districts) Resolution/Interlocal Agreement: Association of Washington Cities Employee Benefit Trust (consent) Comprehensive Plan Udate (SS)

Nov 2013

Tues 11/05 6:30 pm Regular Meeting Level of Service/Planning Commission Hand‐off Ordinance: Public Hearing/First Reading for Ja Huvinen Street Vacation Ordinance: Public Hearing/First Reading for a Portion of SE 32nd Street Vacation Ordinance: Second Reading School Impact Fees (All Districts) Resolution: Comprehensive Plan Mid‐Biennial Budget Overview (cm report)

Tues 11/12 6:30 pm Study Session Television Cable Franchise

Mon. 11/18 6:30 pm Regular Meeting Ordinance: Second Reading for Ja Huvinen Street VacationOrdinance:Second Reading for a Portion of SE 32nd Street Vacation Ordinance: Public Hearing/First Reading Transportation Level of Service Ordinance: Public Hearing/First Reading 2013‐2014 Budget Adjustment Ordinance: Public Hearing/First Reading 2014 Tax Levy Resolution: Salary Schedule Discussion: Tree Retention Ordinance

Dec 2013

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Tues 12/03 6:30 pm Regular Meeting Ordinance: Second Reading 2013‐2014 Budget AdjustmentOrdinance: Second Reading 2014 Tax Levy Ordinance: Second Reading Transportation Level of Service Resolution: Fee Schedule Resolution: Fire Services Contract: Community Sports Field Maintenance/Brickman Contract: Custodial Services/TBD Contract: On‐Call Electrical Services/TBD Contract: Plumbing/Eastside Plumbing Contract HVAC Maintenance/TBD Contract: Olympic Environmental/Recycle Grants Program

Mon 12/9 Baords & Commission Appreciation Event

Tues 12/10 6:30 pm Study Session

Mon. 12/16 6:30 pm Regular Meeting

To Be Scheduled To Be Scheduled Parked Items Fire Services Ordinance: Second Reading Puget Sound

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City Council Agenda Bill

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Meeting Date: September 16, 2013 Date Submitted: July 26, 2013 Originating Department: Police Clearances:

City Manager Community Development Parks & Recreation Attorney Finance & IT Police Admin Services Fire Public Works

Subject: Adoption of RCW 10.14 into Municipal Code Action Required: Conduct Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Exhibits: None Budget: NA

Summary Statement: RCW 10.14 provides a criminal penalty for violation of civil anti‐harassment protection orders. Sammamish has not adopted this code, which means any prosecution of this statute must be handled through King County District Court, rather than the Sammamish City Prosecutor.

Background: An anti‐harassment order is a special type of restraining order which is available only to victims of harassment. It is a civil order of the court telling the respondent who harassed the petitioner not to bother then again. Harassment is defined as: A knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a person which seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses which serves no legitimate or lawful purpose and would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress. Law enforcement and the respondent are notified of the order. It is fully enforceable in any county in the State.

Currently, when such orders are violated in Sammamish, the case must be routed to the King County Prosecutor’s Office for charges to be filed. If adopted, the Sammamish City Prosecutor would have the authority to charge these cases, resulting in a more expeditious prosecution. The fact that RCW 10.14 was not previously adopted into the Sammamish Municipal Code is an oversight. The first reading of this ordinance was held on September 3.

Financial Impact: There is no financial impact as the City Prosecutor is paid a flat monthly fee.

Recommended Motion: Conduct second reading of the ordinance and move to approve the ordinance.

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CITY OF SAMMAMISH WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. O________ ______________________________________________________________________________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH,

WASHINGTON, ADOPTING SMC 9.05.430 REGARDING ANTIHARASSMENT PROTECTION ORDERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

WHEREAS, Chapter 10.14 RCW provides for enforcement and criminal penalties for violations of temporary antiharassment protection orders and civil antiharassment protection orders; and WHEREAS, in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, the City Council desires to adopt by reference certain of those provisions; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. SMC 9.05.430, Adopted. A new Sammamish Municipal Code Section 9.05.430 (Antiharassment Protection Orders) is hereby adopted to read as follows:

9.05.430 Antiharassment Protection Orders. The following provisions of the Revised Code of Washington as presently constituted or hereinafter amended are adopted by reference: RCW: 10.14.020 Definitions. 10.14.030 Course of Conduct. 10.14.115 Enforcement of Order. 10.14.120 Disobedience of Order. 10.14.170 Criminal Penalty. 10.14.190 Constitutional Rights. 10.14.210 Court Appearance after Violation. 10.14.900 Severability.

Section 2. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this Ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances.

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Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF ON THE _____DAY OF __________, 2013. CITY OF SAMMAMISH ______________________________ Mayor Thomas T Odell ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: ______________________________ Melonie Anderson, City Clerk Approved as to form: ______________________________ Bruce L. Disend, City Attorney Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Date of Publication: Effective Date:

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Meeting Date: September 16, 2013 Date Submitted: August 23, 2013 Originating Department: Admin Services Clearances:


Subject: Ordinance Second Reading Amending SMC 20.10 Time periods associated with

Hearing Examiner Actions Action Required: Conduct Second Reading and adoption of ordinance Exhibits: 1. Draft Ordinance

2. Attachment “A” ‐ Amended SMC 20.10 Budget: n/a

Summary Statement: This ordinance will bring consistency to all time period references in Chapter 20.10 SMC and bring the time period that a decision must be issued into compliance with state law.

Background

Procedural regulations governing the Hearing Examiner are contained in Chapter 20.10 SMC. Time periods associated with various actions are set forth in the chapter, but are not expressed in a consistent fashion: Some say “calendar days,” others say “days.” In addition, both RCW 35A.63.170(3) and RCW 35.63.130(3) provide that “Each final decision of a hearing examiner, unless a longer period is mutually agreed to in writing by the applicant and the hearing examiner, shall be rendered within ten working days following conclusion of all testimony and hearings.” (Underlining added) The SMC presently states that Hearing Examiner decisions must be rendered within “10 days,” without specifying whether that is 10 calendar or 10 working days. In the absence of specificity, the Examiner has interpreted the SMC to require that his decisions be issued within 10 calendar days of the close of each hearing. The purpose of the following proposed amendment is to bring consistency to all time period references in Chapter 20.10 SMC and to bring the decision time period into conformity with state law. These changes will make all time periods “calendar days” except for the time period for decision issuance which will be “working days” as provided for by state law. (Proposed additions are underlined.) Financial Impact: n/a Recommended Motion: Conduct second reading of the ordinance. Move to approve adoption of the ordinance.

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CITY OF SAMMAMISH WASHINGTON

ORDINANCE NO. ________ ______________________________________________________________________________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 20.10 SMC REGARDING TIME PERIODS ASSOCIATED WITH HEARING EXAMINER ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

WHEREAS, Chapter 20.10 SMC governs the City’s Hearing Examiner procedural regulations; and WHEREAS, time periods associated with various actions are inconsistent throughout the Chapter, sometimes limiting time periods by “calendar days” and sometimes simply as “days”; and WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.170(3) and RCW 35.63.130(3) provide that unless previously agreed otherwise, the Hearing Examiner’s final decision shall be rendered within ten working days of the close of the hearing, but the SMC presently states that the Hearing Examiner’s decision shall be rendered within “10 days” without specifying whether that is ten calendar or ten working days; and WHEREAS, in the absence of specificity, the Hearing Examiner has interpreted the SMC to require decisions be rendered within ten calendar days of the close of each hearing; and WHEREAS, amendments are necessary to bring consistency to all time period references in Chapter 20.10 SMC and to bring the decision time period into conformance with state law; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 20.10 SMC Amended. The proposed amendments subject to this ordinance set forth in Attachment “A” are adopted. Section 2. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this Ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication.

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ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF ON THE _____DAY OF __________, 2013. CITY OF SAMMAMISH ______________________________ Mayor Thomas T. Odell ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: ______________________________ Melonie Anderson, City Clerk Approved as to form: ______________________________ Bruce L. Disend, City Attorney Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Date of Publication: Effective Date:

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Attachment “A”

20.10.110 Time limits. In all matters where the examiner holds a hearing on applications, the hearing shall

be completed and the examiner’s written report and recommendations issued within 21 days from the date the hearing opens, excluding any time required by the applicant or the department to obtain and provide additional information requested by the hearing examiner and necessary for final action on the application consistent with applicable laws and regulations. In every appeal heard by the examiner pursuant to SMC 20.10.070, the appeal process, including a written decision, shall be completed within 90 days from the date the examiner’s office is notified of the filing of a notice of appeal pursuant to SMC 20.10.080. When reasonably required to enable the attendance of all necessary parties at the hearing, or the production of evidence, or to otherwise assure that due process is afforded and the objectives of this chapter are met, these time periods may be extended by the examiner at the examiner’s discretion for an additional 30 days. With the consent of all parties, the time periods may be extended indefinitely. In all such cases, the reason for such deferral shall be stated in the examiner’s recommendation or decision. Failure to complete the hearing process within the stated time shall not terminate the jurisdiction of the examiner. (Ord. O99-29 § 1) “Days” shall be calendar days unless specified otherwise. “Days” in Section 20.10.240 shall be working days.

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Meeting Date: September 3, 2013 Date Submitted: August 27, 2013 Originating Department: Public Works Clearances:


Subject: Final Project Acceptance for the 2013 Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Retrofit Contract No.

C2013‐142 Action Required: Adopt Resolution 2013‐___ accepting the 2013 Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Retrofit as

complete. Exhibits: 1. Resolution of Project Acceptance

2. Final Contract Voucher Certificate C2013‐142

Budget: $533,000 combined from the 2013 Sidewalk Program, Overlay Street Fund and

Sidewalk Program Surface Water Fund.

Summary Statement: All work for the above referenced contract has been completed in accordance with the project specifications. The recommended action approves the final contract amount and constitutes the final acceptance of the work. There were no contractor claims filed against the City, and no liquidated damages were assessed against the contractor.

Background: This project repaired failing curb, gutter, catch basins and sidewalks in neighborhoods receiving pavement overlays this summer, and retrofitted old curb ramps to meet current standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additionally, sidewalks on 209 Place NE in the Shannonwood neighborhood were plagued by year‐round groundwater seepage which posed a hazard. These were replaced with new sidewalks with underdrains. Council awarded the construction contract on April 15, 2013, and Global Contractors achieved physical completion of the work on August 13, 2013.

Financial Impact: The completed improvements were constructed within the project budget that included a $90,000 construction contingency on top of the bid price of $437,875. The additional contingency was used to complete needed repairs just outside the paving limits, and to address trip hazards. The total contract amount was $522,463.

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Recommended Motion:

Approve the contract C2013‐142 with Global Contractors LLC as complete and adopt Resolution No. R2013‐____ accepting construction of the 2013 Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Retrofit as complete as of September 16, 2013.

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RESOLUTION NO. R2013- ___

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON, ACCEPTING THE 2013 SIDEWALK AND CURB

RAMP RETROFIT AS COMPLETE.

WHEREAS, at the Council meeting of April 15, 2013 the City Council authorized award of the construction contract for the 2013 Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Retrofit; and WHEREAS, the City Manager entered into Contract C2013-142 for construction of the 2013 Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Retrofit with Global Contractors LLC on April 16, 2013; and

WHEREAS, the project was physically completed by the contractor on August 13, 2013; and

WHEREAS, the project was completed within the adopted project budget and within the

authorized construction contract plus contingencies amount;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Project Acceptance. The City of Sammamish hereby accepts the 2013 Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Retrofit as complete.

Section 2. Authorization of Contract Closeout Process. The City of Sammamish Director of Public Works and City Clerk are hereby authorized to complete the contract closure process upon receiving appropriate clearances from the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Employment Security.

Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon signing.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF ON THE 16th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2013.

CITY OF SAMMAMISH

________________________ Mayor Thomas T. Odell

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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: _________________________ Melonie Anderson, City Clerk Approved as to form: _________________________ Bruce L. Disend, City Attorney Filed with the City Clerk: September 10, 2013 Passed by the City Council: Click here to enter a date. Resolution No.: R2013-____

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Meeting Date: September 16, 2013 Date Submitted: September 11, 2013 Originating Department: Public Works Clearances:

City Manager Community Development Parks & Rec Attorney Finance & IT Police Admin Services Fire Public Works

Subject: Bid Award Authorization for 2013 Pavement Crack Sealing Project Action Required: Authorize the City Manager to award and execute a contract for crack sealing as part

of the city’s annual pavement management program efforts. Exhibits: 1. Location map of streets to be crack sealed.

2. Bid Tab Budget: Pavement Management Program (101‐000‐542‐30‐48‐51)

2013 Approved Budget: $3,000,000.

Summary Statement:

The Public Works Department recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to award and execute a contract with the Northwest Asphalt, Inc., the lowest responsive & responsible bidder for construction of the 2013 Pavement Crack Sealing project as a part of the city’s overall annual Pavement Management Program efforts. Quotes for this project work were solicited through the Small Works process. Staff has conducted due diligence for selecting the lowest responsive bidder for this project.

Background:

Sealing cracks on the city streets is a cost effective way of prolonging the lifecycle of our asphalt pavement. Streets to be crack sealed have been selected based on engineering judgment and pavement condition data collected through the City’s on‐going pavement management program. Typical streets appropriate for crack sealing range in age between five and twenty years and have pavement distresses that are mainly linear cracking.

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Financial Impact:

This work will be performed within the approved pavement management program budget: Pavement Overlay Program (101‐000‐542‐30‐48‐51)

Adopted 2013 Budget $ 3,000,000

Previously authorized contracts* $ (2,889,432)

2013 Pavement Crack Sealing Project* $ (67,596)*

Remaining Budget $ 42,972

*Cost includes project contingencies.

Recommended Motion:

Move to authorize the City Manager to award and execute a contract for the 2013 Pavement Crack Sealing project with Northwest Asphalt, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $64,377.54 and to administer a 5% contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $67,596.42.

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CITY OF SAMMAMISH

2013 Pavement Crack Sealing

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Exhibit 1

2013 Pavement Crack Seal ProjectSummary of Quotes

9/11/2013 Engineers Estimate Doolittle Construction

Approx

Qty Unit Qty Unit Price Total Cost Unit Price Total Cost Unit Price Total Cost

Minor Change 1 Calc 5000 5,000.00$ 5000 5,000.00$ 5000 5,000.00$

Flaggers and Spotters 160 Hr 50 8,000.00$ 50 8,000.00$ 50 8,000.00$

Other Traffic Control Labor 40 Hr 50 2,000.00$ 50 2,000.00$ 50 2,000.00$

Other Temporary Traffic Control 1 LS 1500 1,500.00$ 9300 9,300.00$ 5628 5,628.00$

Crack Seal 11.36 Lane Mile 4000 45,440.00$ 6400 72,704.00$ 3814 43,327.04$

Crack Route and Seal 169 LF 3 507.00$ 5 845.00$ 2.5 422.50$

62,447.00$ 97,849.00$ 64,377.54$

Northwest Asphalt

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COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting

September 3, 2013 Mayor Tom Odell called the regular meeting of the Sammamish City Council to order at 6:30 pm. Councilmembers present: Mayor Tom Odell, Deputy Mayor Ramiro Valderrama, Councilmembers John Curley, Don Gerend, John James Tom Vance and Nancy Whitten. Staff present: City Manager Ben Yazici, Public Works Director Laura Philpot, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Kamuron Gurol, Parks & Recreation Director Jessi Richardson, Administrative Services Director Mike Sauerwein, City Attorney Bruce Disend, and City Clerk Melonie Anderson. Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance Roll was called. Eastlake Little League Baseball Team Majors and Ron Chandler, Team Manager, led the pledge. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Councilmember Valderrama moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Gerend seconded. Motion carried unanimously 7-0. Student Liaison Report Hamilton Wasnick, Skyline – School starts tomorrow. Skyline plays their first game Thursday night in Husky Stadium against Bellevue High School. Presentations/Proclamations

• Presentation: Eastlake Majors Softball – Mayor Odell read the proclamation and presented the team members with an “Achievement of Excellence Award”

• PROCLAMATION

Whereas, the Eastlake Little League Majors Softball All-Star Team reached impressive heights, winning the District 9 Little League Championship, the Washington State Little League Championship, and ultimately reached the semi-finals of the West Region Little League Championship.

Whereas, these young women and coaches of the Eastlake Little League Majors Softball All Star Team showed tremendous character and sportsmanship throughout these tournaments, and

Whereas, their success is an example of the passion, commitment to excellence, and enthusiasm of this new city of Sammamish,

Now and therefore, we want to recognize the Players and Coaches of the Eastlake Little League Majors Softball All-Star Team by awarding them with the City of Sammamish Achievement of Excellence Award. Congratulation Signed this 3rd day of September, 2013

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• . Team members are:

Kaitlyn Recob Regan Hines Mackenzie Kurtz Ryan Kurtz Morgan Olynyk Courtney Zaidi Natalie Guinasso Kailey Mohamed Hannah Butterklee Belle de Oliveira Josie Charles Sophia Robinson Peyton Wright Georgia Robinson Steve Pollis, Manager Steve Olynyk, Coach Don Hines, Coach Craig Recob, Coach

• Presentation: Eastlake Majors Baseball - Mayor Odell read the proclamation and presented the team members with an “Achievement of Excellence Award”.

Proclamation Whereas, the Eastlake Little League Majors Baseball All-Star Team reached impressive heights,

winning the District 9 Little League Championship, the Washington State Little League Championship, the Northwest Region Little League Championship, and ultimately reached the semi-finals of the U.S. Division of the Little League World Series.

Whereas, these young men and coaches of the Eastlake Little League Majors Baseball All-Star Team showed tremendous character and sportsmanship throughout these tournaments, and

Whereas, their success is an example of the passion, commitment to excellence, and enthusiasm of

this new city of Sammamish,

Now and therefore, we want to recognize the Players and Coaches of the Eastlake Little League Majors Baseball All-Star Team by awarding them with the City of Sammamish Achievement of Excellence Award. Congratulations! Signed this 3rd day of September, 2013

• Team members are: Jacon Dahlstrom Jack Matheson Zackery Olson Nathan Fitzgibbons Jack Rud Dalton Chandler Jack Titus


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Jack Carper Cameron Bowers Austin Oh William Armbruester Dylan Matsuoka Bryce DeLay Adam Carper Rob Chandler, Manager Matthew Fitzgibbons, Coach Jamie Matsuoka, Coach

• Department Update: Public Works – Public Works Director Laura Philpot gave a PowerPoint presentation (available on the city’s website at www.sammamish.us).

Public Comment Doug McDorman, 24525 SE 14th Street, He feels that the design for the SE 14th Street road improvements will create an unsafe situation since there is no bike lanes, sidewalks or lighting planned for the street. He also feels this road does not need to be open to cars, but instead could become a non-motorized route. Katie McDorman, 24525 SE 14th Street, She also advocated keeping SE 14th street opened to non-motorized traffic. She submitted some signatures from neighbors in the area. Emily & Ted McDorman, 24525 SE 14th Street, They read reasons why SE 14th Street should not be open to motor vehicles. Cindy Noonchester, 24518 SE 14th Street, She agreed with all the previous speakers. She was also unhappy that the city surveyed the street without informing the neighborhood. Megan Gee, 22201 NE 28th Place, Spoke regarding the recently passed environmentally critical areas ordinance. She presented a short PowerPoint presentation. Ted & Lilas Melancon, 24604 SE 14th Street, They advocated keeping SE 14th Street closed to vehicular traffic. Eli Quinnett, 24243 SE 9th Street, Spoke regarding SE 242nd Street. The blind spot is creating dangerous situations. He also agrees that SE 14st Street, should not be opened. Consent Agenda Payroll for the period ending July 15, 2013 for pay date July 19, 2013 in the amount of $301,896.67 Payroll for the period ending July 30, 2013 for pay date August 5, 2013 in the amount of $314,445.38 Payroll for the period ending August 15, 2013 for pay date August 20, 2013 in the amount of $302,683.27 Approval: Claims for period ending August 6, 2013 in the amount of $2,431,248.23 for Check No. 35277 through No. 35402


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Approval: Claims for period ending August 19, 2013 in the amount of $1,083,030.49 for Check No. 35403 through No. 35535 Approval: Claims for period ending September 3, 2013 in the amount of $1,133,546.72 for Check No. 35536 through No. 35619 Interlocal: Eastside Transportation Partnership Agreement Bid Award: Inglewood Hill Pavement Overlay/Watson Asphalt Paving Co. Inc. Contract Approval: Prothman – Building Inspections Donation: Electric Car/Evergreen Ford Proclamation: Mayor’s Month of Concern for the Hungry

WHEREAS, the Cities of Issaquah, Sammamish, and other Eastside cities recognize adequate nutrition as a basic goal for each citizen; and

WHEREAS, no parent should have to send a child to school hungry, no baby should be without the comfort of the feedings needed for mental and physical growth, no elderly person’s health should be jeopardized by lack of appropriate foods; and

WHEREAS, food banks, emergency and hot meal programs working with our cities, local churches, social service agencies, and hundreds of volunteers are striving day in and day out to stem the rising tide of hunger, but still need more help; and

WHEREAS, we believe that when the citizens who are not involved hear of the especially desperate needs of the hungry as winter approaches and their low incomes must stretch to cover increasing fuel, electricity and rental costs—leaving even less money for monthly food purchase, an outpouring of community assistance will follow; and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle & King County coordinates an annual food drive to help support the efforts of their program and the area’s food banks in fighting hunger which will be held at grocery stores throughout King County on Saturday, September 22, 2013; and

WHEREAS, the Cities of Issaquah, Sammamish and other Eastside cities would like to extend this effort into an entire Month of Concern for the Hungry, beginning on September 14, 2013;

THEREFORE, September 14th to October 5th, 2013 is hereby proclaimed the Eastside Month of Concern for the Hungry, and all citizens are strongly urged to join the Emergency Feeding Program, Hopelink, Renewal Food Bank, Issaquah Food Bank, the Mercer Island Food Pantry, and the ARAS Foundation to “share what they can” to nourish those who are hungry. Signed this 3rd day of September, 2013 Proclamation: National Recovery Month

Whereas, behavioral health is an essential part of health and one’s overall wellness, and Whereas, prevention of mental and/or substance use disorders works, treatment is effective,

and people recover in our area and around the nation; and Whereas, preventing and overcoming mental and/or substance use disorders is essential to

achieving healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally; and


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Whereas, we must encourage relatives and friends of people with mental and/or substance use

disorders to implement preventative measures, recognize the signs of a problem, and guide those in need to appropriate treatment and recovery support services; and

Whereas, to help more people achieve and sustain long-term recovery, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the City of Sammamish invite all residents of Sammamish, Washington, to participate in National Recovery Month (Recovery Month)

Now and therefore, we. the City Council of the City of Sammamish, Washington, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2013 as National Recovery Month in the city of Sammamish and call upon the people of Sammamish to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities and ceremonies to support this year’s Recovery Month. Signed this 3rd day of September, 2013 Approval: July 02, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes Approval: July 09, 2013 Special Meeting/Study Session Minutes Approval: July 15, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION: Councilmember Vance moved to approve consent calendar. Deputy Mayor Valderrama seconded. Motion carried unanimously 7-0. Public Hearing Unfinished Business New Business Ordinance: First Reading Adopting SMC 9.05.430 Regarding Antiharassment Protection Orders; Providing For Severability; And Establishing An Effective Date Police Chief Nate Elledge gave the staff report. This is a housekeeping issue. Amending the Sammamish Municipal Code will allow the police to use the city prosecutor to enforce antiharrassment Orders. This is the first reading. No action recommended. Ordinance: Amending Chapter 20.10 SMC Regarding Time Periods Associated With Hearing Examiner Actions; Providing For Severability; And Establishing An Effective Date City Clerk Melonie Anderson gave the staff report. This change is being made at the request of the Hearing Examiner. It will amend the Sammamish Municipal Code to add a definitions section which defines if calendar days or working days are being assigned to the deadline of certain tasks and actions performed by the Hearing Examiner. This is the first reading of the ordinance. No action is being requested at this time. It will be brought back for second reading under the Consent Agenda at the next regular meeting.


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Resolution: Authorizing The City Manager To Engage In Collaborative Meetings With Northeast Sammamish Sewer & Water And Sammamish Plateau Water And Sewer Districts Regarding The Feasibility Of Merger City Manager Ben Yazici gave the staff report. Joint meetings with both sewer districts could lead to better cooperation and provision of services to the residents. These will be preliminary talks. Council will be advised as to all progress. MOTION: Councilmember James moved to authorize the City Manager to engage in Collaborative Meetings with the above mentioned entities. Deputy Mayor Valderrama seconded. Motion carried unanimously 7-0. Council Reports Councilmember Gerend reported on the Finance Committee, which met on July 24, 2013. The Legislative Committee met with Representatives Springer, Hill and Litzow regarding the state transportation package. Deputy Mayor Valderrama met with Eastside Fire & Rescue board meeting. Councilmember Vance reported the Community and Economic Development Committee will be on October. Mayor Odell reminded everyone that the Mayor’s Month of Concern Food drive will begin September 14 and run through October 5. He also requested an update from Chief Elledge on the Impaired Driving program. City Manager Report Mr. Yazici reported that the Sammamish Police Detectives made a large burglary arrest. They will be holding a meeting at city hall to return recovered items to their owners. Habitat For Humanity would like to salvage useable building materials from the Kellman house before it is destroyed. It may also be used for a fire exercise. He reported on a discrepancy in the Surface Water Developer fees. Executive Session – Potential litigation. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:32 pm and returned at 8:45 pm. No action was taken. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm __________________________________ _______________________________ Melonie Anderson, City Clerk Thomas T. Odell, Mayor


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Meeting Date: September 16, 2013 Date Submitted: Septemeber 10, 2013 Originating Department: Community Development Clearances:


Subject: Ordinance: Modifications to the existing City of Sammamish Municipal Code Chapter

16.05.030: repealing construction hours for specified holidays. Action Required: Conduct First Reading of the ordinance. No action requested at this time Exhibits: 1. Draft Attachment “A”

2. Ordinance Budget: N/A

Summary Statement: This ordinance provides modifications to the existing City of Sammamish Municipal Code Chapter 16.05.030 by prohibiting specified holidays from construction hours.

Background: The hours of construction allowed by the existing City of Sammamish Code are set to

minimize disruptions and inconvenience to the citizens of Sammamish. Currently construction is only

prohibited on Sundays. At the July 6, 2013 Special Meeting/Study Session Council directed staff to

change the hours of construction to prohibit construction on holidays. The draft ordinance proposes to

prohibit construction on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,

Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. This is consistent with the surrounding jurisdictions.

Financial Impact: None

Recommended Motion: Conduct First Reading of the ordinance. If no changes are proposed, the ordinance will be brought back to the next regular meeting under the Consent Agenda.

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ORDINANCE NO. O2013-____ ______________________________________________________________________________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH,

WASHINGTON, AMENDING SMC 16.05.030 REGARDING HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Sammamish desires to amend an ordinance regulating hours of construction within the City for the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and WHEREAS, The City Council finds that inadequately controlled noise from construction activity can adversely affect the health, safety and welfare of the people, the value of property, and the quality of the environment; and WHEREAS, It is the express intent of the City to control the level of noise in a manner which promotes the use, value and enjoyment of property, sleep and repose, and the quality of the environment; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. SMC 16.05.030, Amended. Sammamish Municipal Code Section 16.05.030 (Hours of Construction) is hereby amended to read as set forth in Attachment “A”: Section 2. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this Ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF ON THE ______ DAY OF ______________, 2013. CITY OF SAMMAMISH ______________________________ Mayor Thomas T. Odell

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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: ______________________________ Melonie Anderson, City Clerk Approved as to form: ______________________________ Bruce L. Disend, City Attorney Filed with the City Clerk: First Reading: Passed by the City Council: Date of Publication: Effective Date:

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Sammamish Municipal Code

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The Sammamish Municipal Code is current through Ordinance O2013-347, passed June 17, 2013.

Attachment “A:

16.05.030 Hours of construction. Except as approved by the City manager, or designee, to minimize overall public impact and/or inconvenience or otherwise provided in this chapter, the activities and construction noise regulated by this chapter shall be limited to the following hours:

(1) Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

(2) Saturdays and holidays: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

(3) Sundays: no construction.

(4) Holidays: No construction will be allowed on the following holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

When an exception is granted by the City manager, or manager’s designee, a notice that an exception has been granted shall be provided to affected property owners/residents and to the police department. Notice may be provided by one or more of the following methods: verbal; written; or by posted signage. The method or methods used shall depend upon the scope and duration of the exception. (Ord. O2013-345 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2008-247; Ord. O2004-148 § 2)

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Meeting Date: September 16, 2013 Date Submitted: September 10, 2013 Originating Department: City Manager Clearances:


Subject: Resolution Supporting the 2014 Lake Washington School District’s Levies and Bond Action Required: Adopt the resolution Exhibits: Budget: n/a

Summary Statement – The Lake Washington School District has asked the City of Sammamish to support the 2014 levies and bond. This resolution expresses the city’s support.

Background

At the August 5, 2013 Lake Washington Board of Director’s Meeting, the School Board adopted three resolutions to be placed on the February 11, 2014 ballot ‐ Resolution No. 2162, Replacement of Existing Educational Programs & Operations Levy; Resolution No. 2163 Replacement of Existing Capital Projects Levies; and Resolution No. 2164, General Obligation Bonds, in order to properly provide for the financial obligations and educational needs of the district and its students. Resolution No. 2162, Replacement of Existing Educational Programs & Operations Levy, authorizes a four‐year levy: $63.0 million in 2015, $64.9 million in 2016, $66.8 million in 2017, and $68.9 million in 2018. This levy would pay part of the general fund expenses for educational programs and operations. The estimated tax rates per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2015, 2016, 2017and 2018 are $1.85, $1.88, $1.90 and $1.92 respectively. Resolution No. 2163, Replacement of Existing Capital Projects Levies, authorizes a four‐year levy: $31.20 million in 2015, $31.5 million in 2016, $32.0 million in 2017 and $32.5 million in 2018. This levy would pay for upgrades and improvements to district buildings, sites, and technology. The estimated tax rates per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2015, 2016, 2017and 2018 are $.91, $.91, $.91 and $.91 respectively. Resolution No. 2164, General Obligation Bonds, authorizes the sale of bond totaling $755 million. It authorizes the board to levy additional property taxes annually to repay the bonds. These funds would be used to modernize Juanita High School; Kirk, Mead, and Rockwell Elementary Schools; and Evergreen and Kamiakin Middle Schools; construct additions to Lake Washington and Eastlake High School; acquire

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land for new buildings; construct and equip three new elementary schools, a middle school, an east‐side international‐ focused Choice school and a west‐side STEM‐focused Choice school; and construct and equip additions at Lake Washington High School and Eastlake High School. The overall tax rates per $1,000 of assessed valuation, including these measure and previously approved bond measures is estimated to be $4.73 in 2015, $4.76 in 2016, $4.75 in 2017 and $4.74 in 2018. This compares to the estimated 2014 rate of $3.92 in 2014. Since the levy has a direct impact on residents and students of the City of Sammamish, the City Council has been asked to consider an endorsement of this proposition.

Financial Impact: N/A

Recommended Motion: Move to adopt the resolution supporting the 2014 Lake Washington School District’s Levies and Bond ballot measures.

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RESOLUTION NO. R2013-___ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH,

WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING: Resolution No. 2162 A Resolution of the Board of Directors of

Lake Washington School District No. 414, King County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 11, 2014, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $63,000,000 in 2014 for the collection in 2015, $64,900,000 in 2015 for collection in 2016, $66,800,00 in 2016 for collection in 2017, $68,900,000 in 2017 for collection in 2018, said excess taxes to pay part of the cost of educational programs and operations support of the District.


Lake Washington School District #414, King County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on February 11, 2014, of a proposition to authorize the district to levy an additional tax to provide a total of $127,200,000 for the District’s Capital Projects Fund for construction, renovation, improvements and expansion of new and existing facilities, for technology improvements, and equipment and training to meet the current and future educational programs for its students, such levies to be made for four years commencing in 2014 for collection in the school years from 2014-2015 through 2017-2018


Lake Washington School District No. 414, King County, Washington, providing for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the district as a special election to be held therein on February 11, 2014, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $755,000,000, or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds for the renovation, upgrade and new construction of school facilities, and authorizing the Deputy Superintendent and/or Director, Business Services to submit a request for eligibility for the

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Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program

WHEREAS, Lake Washington School District provides a high quality public school education to students who live in the City of Sammamish; and

WHEREAS, Lake Washington School District is experiencing a significant increase in enrollment that has led to overcrowding at many schools. Enrollment projections call for continued increases in enrollment, resulting in more overcrowding across the district; and

WHEREAS, at August 5 board meeting of the Lake Washington Board of Directors’ meeting, Dr. Traci Pierce, Superintendent of the Lake Washington School District, made a recommendation for three ballot measures to be place on the February 11, 2014 ballot. The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 2162, Replacement of Existing Educational Programs & Operations Levy; Resolution No. 2163 Replacement of Existing Capital Projects Levies; and Resolution No. 2164, General Obligation Bonds, in order to properly provide for the financial obligations and educational needs of the district and its students; and

WHEREAS, the Sammamish City Council complied with RCW 42.17.130 to ensure that: (a) any required notice of the meeting included the title and number of the ballot proposition, and (b) members of the legislative body or members of the public are afforded an approximately equal opportunity for the expression of an opposing view.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

RESOLVED, that passage of the 2014 Levy and Bond measures will greatly enhance the

educational needs of Lake Washington School District Students. As such, the Sammamish City Council hereby declares formal support for the proposed Lake Washington School District Levy and Bonds and urges the citizens of the Lake Washington School District to vote for the measures at the February 11, 2014 election. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF ON THE _____ DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013 CITY OF SAMMAMISH APPROVED ______________________________ Mayor Thomas T. Odell

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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: ______________________________ Melonie Anderson, City Clerk Approved as to form: ______________________________ Bruce L. Disend, City Attorney Filed with the City Clerk: September 12, 2013

Passed by the City Council:

Resolution No.: R2013-_____

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Economic Development Strategic Plan Discussion Materials

City Council Vision and Policy Direction On September 16, 2013 the Sammamish City Council will consider the material herein and will provide direction to staff as a part of the Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) process. Staff will use that direction to continue to work with the community and the consultant to complete the EDSP process in the next months and to implement shorter-term priorities. 1. Staff request that the Council review and refine a city-wide Vision for Economic

Development for Sammamish and a definition of economic development as shown in Items C and D below. The following excerpts from current and proposed plans in Items A and B below are provided below to inform that process.

A. Adopted Sammamish Comprehensive Plan - Vision Statement

The vision of Sammamish is a community of families. A blend of small-town atmosphere with a suburban character, the City also enjoys a unique core of urban lifestyles and conveniences. It is characterized by quality neighborhoods, vibrant natural features, and outstanding recreational opportunities. A variety of community gathering places provide numerous civic, cultural, and educational opportunities. Residents are actively involved in the decisions that shape the community and ensure a special sense of place.

B. Adopted Town Center Plan - Vision Statement

The Sammamish Town Center is a vibrant, urban, family friendly gathering place in a health natural setting. The city’s sense of community reflects a balance between its natural and urban characteristics.

The Town Center is urban in that it:

Welcomes city residents and visitors seeking a unique place to live, work, learn, create, and play.

Offers a unique sense of place reflected on its building forms, development patterns, and public realm which are oriented to take advantage of the City’s topography and natural assets, preserve scenic views and enhance view sheds.

Is fully integrated and synergistically complements the public parks and open spaces being developed as part of the Sammamish Commons.

Is a central gathering place that increases social interaction and enhances art and cultural opportunities by providing for those functions, open spaces, and facilities such as a performing arts center and theaters, that bring people together.

Offers the range of commercial, recreational, cultural, educational, and personal services and activities that provide local citizens what they need for

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a full life, and that reflects and incorporates the increasingly rich mixture of cultures of Sammamish’s residents.

Fosters education for all community members, and supports knowledge workers and businesses as well as a lively arts community.

Features well-designed mixed-use development, compatible with surrounding neighborhoods.

Offers a variety of housing types integrated throughout the Center.

Is linked to the region with excellent transit service and bikeways and to the rest of the city with pedestrian trails.

Offers an economically vibrantly center providing opportunities for activities and interactions during the evening and no matter what the weather.

Is eminently walkable, with accessible sidewalks, trails, and pathways.

The Town Center’s natural setting is preserved and enhanced by:

Focusing new development away from natural resources and critical areas.

Incorporating natural resources, view corridors, and sensitive site characteristics as amenities and design elements that reflect the distinctive character of the Town Center.

Featuring a hierarchy of interconnected public and private open spaces, ranging from an active centralized plaza or town square to less formal gathering areas, quiet residential courts, and natural open spaces with native vegetation.

Employing a variety of environmental enhancement and low-impact development techniques to improve ecological functions, such as protections for ground water and surface water hydrology and wildlife habitat.

Featuring new buildings and structures that, while urban in their function, reflect a “Northwest character,” human scale, and welcoming aspect.

Recognizing that this vision represents an ambitious challenge, the City is prepared to take concerted action toward its goals by:

Fostering a public understanding and consensus for concerted action through a participatory planning process.

Pursuing a strategic, fiscally responsible, multifaceted plan identifying public and private actions to undertake over time.

Establishing development regulations that direct new growth to meet public objectives in an orderly and environmentally friendly manner.

Constructing the necessary capital improvements and “green infrastructure” to frame and support the Town Center’s growth.

Engaging property owners and developers in partnerships that produce superior new development and meet both public and private objectives.

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Integrating Town Center development efforts with other city activities in a way that equitably benefits all Sammamish residents.

C. Draft Economic Development - Vision Statement

The following draft statement was developed as a part of the Economic Development Strategic Plan:

The City of Sammamish is a vibrant (residential? bedroom?) community that values, respects and enjoys a high quality of life; the local economy serves the needs of the community and provides economic growth opportunities for all. (The words in parenthesis are suggested modifications from council members)

D. Draft Definition Parameters of Economic Development for Sammamish:

Economic Development is:

Implementing the adopted Town Center vision and plan Supporting existing businesses and commercial centers to continue to be viable and

prosperous Allowing home based businesses with reasonable regulations

Economic Development is not:

Actions that are significantly different from adopted plans and vision Expansion of allowable units/square footage beyond adopted plans Relaxation of standards so that environmental quality is heavily impacted

2. Staff also request that the City Council provide direction to pursue a “Pioneer

Strategy” as shown in item E to incentivize new development in the Town Center, as recommended in the draft EDSP documents prepared by Community Attributes, Inc. Item F is the list of longer-term actions.

E. “Pioneer Strategy” to catalyze and incentivize new development in the Town Center

Purpose: For a limited duration of __ months and/or a __ number of projects, the City shall implement a Pioneer Strategy for Town Center to incentivize and catalyze new development, consistent with the adopted Town Center plan. The City Manager should monitor market conditions and development permit activity, and should recommend to the City Council additional actions or suspension of action to best synchronize city policy with market conditions.

Administrative Changes

Publish a User Guide to Town Center permitting processDevelop and adopt city-led UZDP permits and associated SEPA review

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Develop and implement a Marketing Plan for Town Center Reduce structured parking requirement (80% to 60%) Reduce volume standard for stormwater management (100% to 60%) Continue to provide information/assistance with land assembly

Infrastructure finance and construction

Consider increasing the city’s contribution during the budget process Consider city-led design/construction of infrastructure to prompt market demand Define and communicate the developer’s share of necessary infrastructure cost

F. List of longer-term actions for consideration in the upcoming Comprehensive Plan Rewrite (due for adoption in 2015) and/or other efforts as determined by the Council in an approved work program.

Regulatory Changes

Increase retail anchor building sizes Identify other changes to Title 21B that increase flexibility for new development

Policy Changes

Redistribute Commercial square footage allowances Rezone selected A and B zones Revising affordable housing requirement

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city council, regular meeting/ study

Documents