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07/26/1993 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING: EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL AND PORT OF EDMONDS July 26, 1993 The special meeting of the Edmonds City Council and the Port of Edmonds was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Don Stay, President of the Port Commission, at Port Chambers, 336 Admiral Way, Edmonds. The meeting was preceded by a flag salute. CITY OF EDMONDS ELECTED OFFICIALS Laura Hall, Mayor Dave Earling, Council President Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Michael Hall, Councilmember William Kasper, Councilmember John Nordquist, Councilmember Jeff Palmer, Councilmember Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember PORT OF EDMONDS OFFICIALS Bill Stevens, Port Manager Don Stay, President, Port Comm. Ben Cain, Port Commissioner Jerry Blanton, Port Commissioner OPENING COMMENTS Don Stay, President of the Port Commission, thanked the Edmonds City Council and Mayor for attend- ing the meeting. Mr. Stay said in the history of the Port, relations have never been so good between the City and Port as they are at the present time. Mayor Hall thanked the Port for the invitation to meet. Mayor Hall introduced city staff members .present; Police Chief Dan Prinz, Community Services Director Paul Mar, and Buzz Buzalsky, Fire Chief. WATERFRONT PLANNING ISSUES 1. Port Master Plan Bill Stevens, Port Manager, said the Commission believes it important to share the Port's Master Plan, and plans for the future with the City of Edmonds. Mr. Stevens said the last time the Port had a Master Plan was in 1979. Mr. Stevens said although Ports are not required to have a Master Plan, they are required to continuously update what is quoted in the RCW as a "scheme of harbor improvements". Mr. Stevens said the Port's Master Plan reflects capital improvements, land use, community relations, and financial issues. Mr. Stevens said the Commission has recently mandated that the document will be reviewed and updated annually. Mr. Stevens said the Master Plan also has to reflect the mission of the Port which is in part, to develop and manage a quality marine facility and to engage in economic development for the benefit of the citizens of the Port Dis- trict and Washington State. The mission will be accomplished through maintaining existing facili- ties and seeking new business opportunities which enhance sound, economic growth and increased job opportunities". Mr. Stevens proceeded to share with the Mayor and Council of Edmonds, the Master Plan for the Port including the capital improvements, and land use issues. Proposed Harbor Square improvements were discussed, and Councilmember Kasper said asked about parking at Harbor Square, as he said it continues to be a growing problem. Mr. Stevens said he believes most of the parking problems could be alleviated through various forms of parking con- trol. Commissioners Don Stay, Ben Cain, and Jerry Blanton commented on the Master Plan, and said it was their hope that the City and the Port will continue to work together. Mayor Hall said she wanted to make sure the Port knows that the City of Edmonds does not envision ever taking over the Port District. Bill Stevens, Port Manager agreed, and said for that to hap- pen, the District would have to dissolve and turn over its assets to the City. Don Stay stated his concern that Edmonds may be creating an attractive nuisance, whereby people come into Edmonds to use the facilities, but do not generate revenue for the city. Mr. Stay complimented the Edmonds Fire Department for their presence on the waterfront in the form of training. Mr. Stay said he does not ever remember a time where the fire department has been so visible and cooperative. Councilmember Kasper inquired on the Port's views on the safety of the railroad crossings. Mr. Stay said the safety of these crossings are a great concern to the Port, especially in light of how many people use the waterfront facilities who have to cross over the railroad. City Waterfront Plan (Staff Presentation); UnoCal Site; status of site; potential future uses; city/port participation in planning and future development. Paul Mar, Community Services Director, presented the City of Edmonds' waterfront plan to the Port of Edmonds. The presentation included information on the proposed relocation of the ferry dock to Pt. Edwards. Mr. Mar said the proposed multi -modal facility will be a major factor in how the waterfront plan will be developed. Mr. Mar said UnoCal is working with the Department of Transpor- 11 tation in cleaning up the site. Mr. Mar said it could be anywhere from 5 - 12 years, depending 1I on the level of cleanup needed. u It was noted by Councilmember Palmer that the space the city needs for a multi -modal facility could be cleaned up first, as it may not need the extensive clean up in other areas, thus reduc- ing the time period. Mr. Mar agreed. The Mayor of Woodway, Don Hedges was in the audience, and asked the City of Edmonds to include his city in any future planning discussions regarding the multi -modal facility. Mayor Hall and Councilmembers agreed and said a focus group will be formed, in which representatives from Woodway would be invited to serve on. Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager, explained the process for the cleanup of the site at -- the UnoCal property. It was noted that Burlington Northern is interested in double tracking in the area of the Edmonds Amtrack station. Councilmember Kasper said this is one of the few areas where they do not have double tracking, and said that would make a dangerous situation even more dangerous. Jerry Blanton, Port Commissioner, said the City and Port have a rare opportunity to develop the waterfront for public use which will positively affect the community for years. Ben Cain, Port Commissioner, said the proposed multi -modal center could contain various aspects such as day care centers, restaurants, and shuttle service. Mr. Stay said the Port has a good working relationship with city staff and hopes that will contin- ue. Mr. Cain said 'he hopes the Council and Port will continue to periodically meeting, and noted the Port will also be meeting periodically with the Town of Woodway to keep the lines of communica- tion open. As no member of the public wished to comment, and with no further business between the City and Port, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.. Laur M. Hall, Ma Or 41n�dZa'l. Mar , City Clerk EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 2 July 26, 1993 11 AGENDA PORT OF EDMONDS COMMISSION AND EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL JOINT WORK MEETING JULY 26, 1993 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE III. OPENING COMMENTS A. President, Port Commission B. Mayor, City of Edmonds IV. BUSINESS A. Waterfront Planning Issues 1. Port Master Plan (Staff Presentation) 2. City Waterfront Plan (Staff Presentation) 3. Unocal Site a. Status of Site b. Potential Future Uses C. City/Port Participation in Planning and Future Development B. Discuss Coordination of Future Planning and Liaison by City/Port Specifying Goals and Degree of Participation V. PUBLIC COMMENTS VI. ADJOURNMENT BS/gs