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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-15 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Regular Meeting August 15, 2011 7:00 P.M. Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Shawn Hunstock, Interim City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Peggy McCarthy, Acting Finance Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Deputy Director; Carol Lumb, Senior Planner; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Eric Drever, Police Commander; Trina Cook, Crime Analyst; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Allan Ekberg, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy and De'Sean Quinn. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Federal legislative update: Hal Hiemstra from Ball Janik Hal Hiemstra from Ball Janik is the City's federal legislative lobbyist. Mr. Hiemstra explained that the congressional delegation understands the needs of Tukwila. Representative Adam Smith and Senators Cantwell and Murray are well positioned to provide influence related to issues involving Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad, as well as transit and aviation related matters that could affect the City. Additionally, the federal debt agreement will have impacts on municipal, county and state governments. It is anticipated that impacts could be visible as early as 2012, with greater impacts in 2013. He will be analyzing the effects of cuts in federal funding to Tukwila and relay the findings back to the City. The Councilmembers and Mayor thanked Mr. Hiemstra for his advocacy in Washington D.C. on matters affecting the City of Tukwila. b. Crime mapping software update: Trina Cook, Crime Analyst, Police Department Mike Villa, Police Chief, and Trina Cook, Crime Analyst, provided an overview of the new crime mapping software. Ms. Cook utilized an internet connection to navigate to the crime mapping software from the Police Department section of the City of Tukwila website. She explained that once a Police Case Report is written and approved, it is entered into the system within 24 hours. The Crime Reports program displays a map of Tukwila and the surrounding region, and viewers can select or deselect the types of crime they would like to view. Features of the system include, and are not limited to: a search box for a particular area, incident details, email alerts, review by patrol or reporting district, and "submit a tip." Ms. Cook relayed that the system is currently live and is an excellent tool for the public. The Councilmembers thanked Chief Villa and Ms. Cook for the informative presentation, and they look forward to reviewing the new program. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2011 APPOINTMENTS Page 2 of 8 Confirm the appointment of Jeri Frangello- Anderson to Position #2 on the Planning Commission, with a term expiring 3/31/2014. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF JERI- FRANGELLO- ANDERSON TO POSITION #2 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 313112014. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 8/1/11 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #358174 358308 and #110801 110803 in the amount of $2,861,884.70 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Haggerton offered a reminder that, when speaking, microphones need to remain on so the audience and the audio recording can pick up the discussion. a. Authorize the Mayor to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with King County for the Regional Affordable Housing Program. 7:26 p.m. Councilmember Quinn recused himself and left the Council Chambers. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY EKBERG TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR THE REGIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, WITH QUINN RECUSED. 7:26 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers. b. Shoreline Master Program (SMP). Carol Lumb, Senior Planner, provided a summary of this issue. At the Committee of the Whole meeting on August 8, 2011, Council moved the 4 ordinances incorporating the Department of Ecology required and some recommended changes, as well as the housekeeping items that fell within the scope of the Ecology required changes to the Regular Meeting on August 15, 2011. The Council also heard from Mr. Joe Desimone, on behalf of the Desimone Trust, who requested a change of shoreline environment designation to a portion of a property the Trust owns on the Duwamish River. The map change would affect Map 6 of the color quarter section maps of the shoreline environments, by changing the designation from High Intensity to Urban Conservancy. Ms. Lumb contacted Dave Radabaugh with the Department of Ecology regarding the map change, and he did not have sufficient time to review the issue. In Ms. Lumb's view, the map amendment is a technical housekeeping change that can be included in the ordinance before the Council this evening. Additionally, staff would like to revisit the SMP a year from the time the City hears back from the Department of Ecology. Once that occurs, staff will get the word out to stakeholders via email, the Hazelnut and the Tukwila Reporter. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2011 Page 3 of 8 (1) An ordinance approving and adopting a Shoreline Master Program update for the City of Tukwila to incorporate new State requirements. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2269; REPEALING 1995 SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM; APPROVING AND ADOPTING A NEW SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM UPDATE FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA TO INCORPORATE NEW STATE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ, TO INCLUDE CHANGING THE SHORELINE ENVIRONMENT ON THE 2 SUBJECT PROPERTIES (MAP 6 CHANGE FROM HIGH INTENSITY TO URBAN CONSERVANCY).* M. J. Durkan, representing the Desimone Family Trust, indicated that the changes to the ordinance create greater clarity. He would like to see a date certain to revisit the SMP and an opportunity to look at use of the administrative buffer reduction. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2344, WITH AMENDED MAP 6. (2) An ordinance amending the shoreline element of the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan to incorporate policies that reflect new State requirements. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2270; AMENDING THE SHORELINE ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN TO INCORPORATE POLICIES THAT REFLECT NEW STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR AREAS SUBJECT TO SHORELINE JURISDICTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2345. (3) An ordinance amending requirements for shoreline regulations codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 18.44, "Shoreline Overlay," to incorporate new State requirements. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORELINE REGULATIONS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18.44, "SHORELINE OVERLAY," TO INCORPORATE NEW STATE REQUIREMENTS; REPEALING ORDINANCE 2271; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1796 §3 (PART), 1775 §2, AND 1758 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18.44, "SHORELINE OVERLAY PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2346. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2011 Page 4 of 8 (4) An ordinance adopting and amending definitions for shoreline regulations to incorporate new State requirements. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2272; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1758 §1 (PART); ADOPTING AND AMENDING DEFINITIONS FOR SHORELINE REGULATIONS, AS CODIFIED IN CHAPTER 18.06 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO INCORPORATE NEW STATE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2347. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL TO REQUEST THAT STAFF COME BACK WITH HOUSEKEEPING AND OTHER CHANGES TO THE SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. A resolution establishing November 8, 2011 as the date for an advisory election on the question of whether the City Council should allow licensed gambling in the form of the operation of social card rooms within the Tukwila city limits. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution in its entirety (title shown below) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING NOVEMBER 8, 2011, AS THE DATE FOR AN ADVISORY ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE CITY COUNCIL SHOULD ALLOW LICENSED GAMBLING IN THE FORM OF THE OPERATION OF SOCIAL CARD ROOMS WITHIN THE TUKWILA CITY LIMITS. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Mayor Haggerton called for public comments. Sam Mickelson, Manager of the Riverside Casino, relayed that he used to work in construction and has a great job in the casino industry. He has a wife and small children and would like to keep his job and support his family. While he appreciates the opportunity for people to vote on the issue, he feels the ballot language is cold and does not address the human factor. In his view, the Council has the required information to make this decision, and he would like to see the Council reconsider this issue and take action. Victor Mena is the Chief Operating Officer for Washington Gold Casinos and the Golden Nugget. He stated that the financial impacts of Ordinance 2323 need to be addressed. They ran a poll last month regarding how voters felt about keeping casinos and there was a 60% approval rating. From his standpoint, an advisory vote is not needed as the Council is qualified to make the decision. He asked the Council to draft a new ordinance to replace Ordinance 2323 that will keep jobs and services. Mark Palmer is the General Manager of the Great American Casino. He indicated the title of the ballot measure says nothing of what is currently happening in Tukwila and the loss of $2 million in revenue. Additional information would need to be made available to voters for an advisory vote. He said that as elected leaders, the Council should make the decision for the group. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2011 Page 5 of 8 David Fretz is the President of Great American Gaming Corporation. He referenced the petition with 367 signatures asking that Ordinance 2323 be repealed. He has found that very few people in Tukwila realized that card rooms had been banned, and that most willingly signed the petition. In his view, it would be costly to educate the citizens regarding this issue. Council has the information and the facts to make a decision and amend the ordinance. He encouraged the Council to follow through with the goal from last week to place a limitation on the number and location of establishments to include a step tax that will preserve jobs and revenues. Chuck Parrish, 4430 South 150 Street, emphasized that this is a divisive issue with well- meaning people on both sides of the issue. He conveyed that an advisory vote is not necessary and suggested the Council give people a voice by listening to what they have to say and then making a decision based on experience and reason. The last and the loudest should not win the debate. He noted the gaming commission has stated that growth in gambling establishments is unlikely. The Council could make a change to the ordinance knowing there is support from the Mayor, Chamber of Commerce, public safety employees, and at least 367 citizens who signed the petition. Marie Parrish, 4430 South 150 Street, stated that an advisory vote is a waste of time and money, and the concept of preventing proliferation of gambling establishments with step -tax rates is very promising. She would like to see that option pursued. She is concerned about a decision to strip over $2 million in revenue with no plan to replace it. She wonders if the next step will be to eliminate businesses where alcohol is served. She asked the Council to forego an advisory vote and revisit the ordinance by allowing existing gambling businesses, but not letting expansion run rampant. Thomas McLeod, 13017 37 Avenue South, believes the Council has the facts and information to make a decision on the gaming issue without an advisory vote. The Chamber of Commerce supports the gaming establishments and crime is not an issue at these businesses. More budget cuts are forthcoming and gaming revenue is earmarked for public safety services. He encouraged the Council to get the City on track. Gerry Myklebust, 14718 58 Avenue South, is in favor of keeping the casinos. As a former police officer in Tukwila, he found that calls for police service decreased when the businesses became casinos. There are in -house security officers and disruptive behavior is not allowed. If we get rid of the casinos, there could be more bars and nightclubs coming into Tukwila where there is a greater degree of violence and disruption. Tukwila has already endured a loss of sales tax revenue, and if the gambling revenue also goes away, the Police TAC team may also go away. Kathryn Law, 14937 57 Avenue South, understands the former Denny's Restaurant is going to become a casino. She is unhappy about having a casino near her home, and she has had friends and family members suffer due to the effects of gambling addiction. In her view, this is being penny -wise and pound foolish, and Tukwila should be moving up in class and not setting its sights lower. David Law, 14937 57 Avenue South, stated that he had a personal friend who lost his family and restaurant due to gambling problems. He would rather do without the services than take what he feels is blood money. From his standpoint, it is not worth it. Kim McCoy, 14202 56 Avenue South, said that gambling is not a virtue and both sides are appealing to morality. He would like to see this issue go to a vote of the people. Jennifer McCoy, 14202 56 Avenue South, relayed that she would like to see this go to an advisory vote. She referenced a website of www.freetukwila.oro, that will provide information about the issue. She would like to see it on the November ballot to avoid the need to file for an initiative. Joanne McManus, 5610 South 133` Street, does not think that gambling is bad and many find it fun. There are 4 times the number of people who attend the senior citizen trips when they are at casinos. For many seniors, it is the only form of entertainment. She has lived near the casinos in Tukwila for years, and has not observed problems. She is not in favor of an advisory vote and asked the Council to use their own judgment and repeal the ordinance. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2011 Page 6 of 8 Mary Fertakis, 11822 42 Avenue South, emphasized that citizens in Tukwila are educated on the issues, and she has concerns about polls that are taken by those who have a vested interest in the outcome and control over the questions. She is in favor of an advisory vote. Lisa Forsyth, 5668 South 149 Street, relayed that while the ballot question may not focus on the human factor like jobs and the future, it also does not address the negative consequences of gambling. When the petition came to their door, they did not sign it and indicated they wanted to see the ordinance remain as it is. She is in support of an advisory vote. Robert Ferguson, 13961 56 Avenue South, is in favor of an advisory vote. The Councilmembers discussed the resolution establishing an advisory vote regarding social card rooms acknowledging that this has become a divisive issue for the community; there is value in allowing all citizens the opportunity to vote on the matter; conducting an advisory vote in November will have very little cost to the City; the loss of approximately $2 million in revenue presents a critical situation; it is the role of the Council to be fiscally responsible and ensure essential services are provided; the need to explore other options to solve this problem. The Councilmembers also exchanged comments regarding the wording of the ballot question in the resolution which reads, "Should gambling in the form of social card rooms be allowed in Tukwila While the Councilmembers considered adding additional facts to the ballot question, the determination was to keep the language simple and neutral, and retain the question as it is currently written. It was noted that the explanatory statement, as well as pro and con statements, will be available to citizens in the voters' pamphlet. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1745. Mayor Haggerton made the following announcement With the passage of this resolution, an advisory vote on social card rooms will be on the ballot for the November 8, 2011 General Election. The timelines, which are set by the County, are very tight and Pro and Con Committees are now being formed. The City Clerk is placing sign -up sheets on the side table at this time. The County will take 3 names for each committee, and we will be submitting the first 3 names provided for each committee to King County. Please note that while 3 names for each committee will be submitted, other interested people can work with the 3 who are named. The committees will submit statements in favor of and in opposition to the ballot measure, as well as the rebuttal statement, for the local voters' pamphlet. The committees are responsible for following all guidelines and submitting information to King County Elections by the appropriate deadlines: The deadlines for the November 8 2011 Election are: Pro /Con Statements for voter pamphlet Due to King County Elections August 24, 2011 Rebuttal Statements for voter pamphlet Due to King County Elections August 26, 2011 Those who would like to be a committee member in support of allowing social card rooms in Tukwila or a committee member against allowing social card rooms in Tukwila should contact the Tukwila City Clerk's Office at 206 433 -1800 by 4:00 p.m. this Thursday, August 18, 2011. Those interested in participating should be prepared to provide their name, address, phone number, and email address and /or fax number. After the committee member names are submitted to the County, King County Elections will be their contact for the rest of the process, including the submittal of pro /con statements and rebuttals. Distribution of this notice will include: City Website, TV Channel, City Hall Lobby and Service Counters, Department of Community Development, Tukwila Community Center, Foster Golf Course, Tukwila Pool Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2011 Page 7 of 8 MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO TABLE ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION ON SOCIAL CARD ROOMS UNTIL AFTER THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011 ADVISORY VOTE.* The Councilmembers discussed the motion, and it was decided to continue discussions on issues surrounding social card rooms, particularly as they relate to proliferation. *MOTION WITHDRAWN BY ROBERTSON. NO ACTION. 9:39 p.m. Mayor Haggerton declared a brief recess. 9:50 p.m. Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting back to order. Mayor Haggerton announced that Councilmember Hernandez left the Council Chambers during the recess and would not be returning for the rest of the meeting. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance declaring an emergency and adopting a 12 -month moratorium on the establishment, location, operation, licensing, maintenance or continuation of medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A 12 -MONTH MORATORIUM WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, LOCATION, OPERATION, LICENSING, MAINTENANCE OR CONTINUATION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS COLLECTIVE GARDENS OR DISPENSARIES, ASSERTED TO BE AUTHORIZED OR ACTUALLY AUTHORIZED UNDER E2SSB 5073, CHAPTER 181, LAWS OF 2011, CHAPTER 69.51A REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON, OR ANY OTHER LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON; SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MORATORIUM; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Jack Pace, Community Development Director, provided an overview of this issue. Recent amendments to RCW 69.51A, the medical marijuana law, now allow "collective gardens However, portions of the law were vetoed by the Governor and possession and distribution of cannabis remain a violation of federal law. Given the contradictory legal framework and the lack of clarity in RCW 69.51 A, the City needs additional time to study the issue and analyze the impacts of allowing these uses and facilities in residential zones, as well as impacts arising from the proximity to schools, daycares, parks, religious and cultural facilities, jails and courthouses. Establishing a moratorium on these uses would allow the City time to perform this analysis and develop a legally sound approach to the issue. The Council is being asked to approve this emergency ordinance and schedule a public hearing for October 3, 2011. Council President Ekberg asked if there were any dispensaries in the City that could be grandfathered, and Mr. Pace answered in the negative. *MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2348. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2011 Page 8 of 8 REPORTS Due to the lateness of the hour, the Council dispensed with reports. MISCELLANEOUS Council President Ekberg relayed that he will be calling in via conference call to participate in the budget workshop on August 23, 2011. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Haggerton announced the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss a Personnel Issue Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). It will last no more than 30 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. 9:55 p.m Mayor Haggerton declared a brief recess to allow the audience time to leave the Council Chambers prior to the start of the Executive Session. 10:00 P.M. Begin Executive Session Personnel Issue Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) (30 Minutes) Attendees: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Shawn Hunstock, Interim City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Cabot Dow, City Negotiator; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Allan Ekberg, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. 10:25 p.m. End Executive Session Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting back to order and asked for a motion to adjourn. ADJOURNMENT 10:25 p.m. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. 666 Jim g erton, Maw Chris y J U y, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR: 9/6/11 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 917/11