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July 1.2009 <br /> COUNCIL <br /> Council Member Roberts stated that the Washington State Aviation <br /> Planning Counsel issued Its report consistent with the statute that created <br /> the counsel which looks at Washington State's aviation needs for general <br /> and commercial aviation for the next 20 years. He remarked that it <br /> recommends that airports such as Paine Field have significant additional <br /> capacity in that time frame. <br /> He reported that he and Council Member Affholter attended the <br /> Association of Washington Cities'Conference where they,on behalf of <br /> the city,received the Governor's Smart Growth Award for its established <br /> downtown development standards.He presented it to Mayor Stephenson. <br /> Council Member Olson stated that two weeks ago the council took action <br /> authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for red light video surveillance <br /> cameras. <br /> Since that time a class action lawsuit has been fled against <br /> municipalities which seeks to reduce fines. He suggested that the city <br /> step back and look at the implications of the lawsuit before they proceed. <br /> City Attorney Iles remarked that the Mayor has asked him to review the <br /> docand make a recommendation to him prior to any execution of the <br /> uent. <br /> Council Member Olson stated that he was pleased to get the very detailed <br /> reports from staff regarding the Collins Building and the care of the <br /> Planning Director and the Building Official In reviewing the matter. He <br /> expressed disappointment that it came back so quickly and was not <br /> brought back to the public tonight.He remarked that in light of the time <br /> constraints.he felt that it was appropriate for this issue to be brought up <br /> over the dais. <br /> Additional discussion ensued. <br /> 192 <br />