11/16/1993 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
November 16, 1993
THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AT THE NOVEMBER 23, 1993 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:15
p.m. by Mayor Laura Hall at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds.
PRESENT
Laura Hall, Mayor
Dave Earling, Council President
William J. Kasper, Councilmember
Michael Hall, Councilmember
Steve Dwyer, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Jeff Palmer, Councilmember
Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember
Chris Hewett, Student Representative
STAFF
Art Housler, Admin Svc. Director
Chuck Day, Accounting Manager
Jeff Wilson, Planning Supervisor
Paul Mar, Comm. Services Dir.
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Tom King, Fac. Maint. Mgr.
Minh Truong, Accountant
Wally Tribuzio, Asst. Police Chf.
Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager
Dee McGrath, Executive Secretary
Bob Alberts, City Engineer
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Rhonda March, City Clerk
MaryAnn Paige, Recorder
Executive Session on a Leqal Matter and Labor Negotiations
Preceding the regular meeting there was an Executive Session on labor
negotiations, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
Mayor Hall announced a change to the Agenda. Prior to the flag salute, we
will have item 4 on the agenda, recognition of Mr. Ed Scott.
RECOGNITION OF EDMONDS RESIDENT, MR. ED SCOTT, THE OLDEST LIVING MARINE IN
THE UNITED STATES, AND RECEPTION IN HIS HONOR.
^, The ceremony began with a Marine Corps Color Guard and flag salute. The Mayor
read and presented a Proclamation to Mr. Scott on his 102nd birthday. The
Mayor read a congratulatory letter from Representative Paul Shin and gave a
brief review of Mr. Scott's history. The Marine Corps presented Mr. Scott
with a gift and read a congratulatory letter from General Mundy. There was
a break for coffee and cake at 7:35.
RECONVENE:
Mayor Hall called the meeting back to order at 7:55 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items B, C, E, and G were removed
DWYER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
(A) ROLL CALL
from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER
EARLING, MOVED TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF
The approved items are as follows:
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(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM RUTH M. WILLIAMS
($50,000).
(F) ACCEPTANCE OF QUICK CLAIM DEED FOR RIGHT OF WAY ON 78TH AVE. W. NEAR
�v 238TH S.W.
(H) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION. COSTS FOR THE AUTOMATIC ACCESS DOOR
OPERATOR PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT.
I)
APPROVAL OF
SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 2960 FOR
1993 FOR NON -REPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES.
5
(J)
AUTHORIZATION
FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
LANDAU AND
ASSOCIATES FOR GEOTECHNICAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES IN
XV
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CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
FACILITY ($5,500).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
OF NOVEMBER 1, 1993
Council President Earling requested a change to the minutes on page 8 to note
that he had requested Paul Mar and Bruce Agnew to be present at the
transportation workshop. COUNCIL PRESENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO, APPROVE ITEM (B) of the Consent Agenda, THE
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 1, 1993 WITH THE NOTED CORRECTION. MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS FOR THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 1, 1993 AND NOVEMBER 8,
1993 AND PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR PERIOD OF OCTOBER 16 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1993.
XX O� Councilmember Palmer requested a clarification on the staff report.
Administration Service Director Housler replied that there was an exception
to the regular format because there were two claim runs included.
COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO
APPROVE ITEM (C) of the Consent Agenda, CLAIM WARRANTS FOR THE WEEKS OF
1OVEMBER 1, 1993 AND NOVEMBER 8, 1993 AND PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR PERIOD OF
OCTOBER 16 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1993. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE 1993 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
' PROGRAM AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT.
Councilmember Palmer requested clarification of a discrepancy. On the face of
the document, the appropriation required indicates $0, but at the end of the
document it indicates $329.86. Mr Housler stated that this was an error, the
appropriation required should be $329.86. COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO APPROVE ITEM (E) of the Consent
Agenda, THE REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE 1993 WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT AND NOTED THAT COUNCIL
IS APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS OF THAT AMOUNT OF MONEY FROM THE 412 ENDING CASH
BALANCE. MOTION CARRIED
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH R.W. BECK FOR
WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ASSISTANCE 10,000 .
Councilmember Nordquist had a question regarding monies proposed for 1994,
and asked how much is budgeted in 1994. City Engineer Bob Alberts responded
$20,000 is budgeted in 1994 for publications and graphics, and that those
funds are not for consultant services. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO APPROVE ITEM (G) of the Consent
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Agenda, AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH R.W.
BECK FOR WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ASSISTANCE NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
AUDIENCE
Bill DeMetre, 18922 Sound View Place, spoke on the rail issue, on behalf of
the Edmonds Coalition for Waterfront Access and Safety. He requested that
when the resolution is finalized that they have an option at a public hearing
to offer input into the resolution in the final form. Also, if there is a
possibility that the City will have a hearing with DOT or the Transportation
Utilities Commission, they would like to give testimony at that hearing.
Mayor Hall responded that residents will be informed of all hearings.
Debra Jeffs -Grad, 18920 Soundview Place, distributed a handout showing the
proposed phases and speeds of trains that she prepared. This handout is in
response to Councilmember Palmer's request at the last meeting. She had a
couple of questions - currently the speed of freight trains is 40-45 mph
through Edmonds, but they have to slow down if Amtrack is coming. In phase I
they are asking to increase the fright train speeds to 50 mph. Her question
is that if the maximum speed of freight trains through Washington is 50 mph,
why do they have to travel at 50 mph through Edmonds? Another question is
where exactly will the speeds of 80 to 110 mph for passenger trains occur?
If these speeds will not be in Edmonds, where will the time be made up? Her
last question was, since there is a Federal Railroad Administration law that
requires gates and fences when speeds are in excess of 110 mph, where will
these fences be? Wouldn't it be possible to have fencing at 70 mph? If this
happens, it will wipe out access to our beaches.
Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, made note of an article from the Seattle
Times regarding the Kelso train accident. He questioned how the Mayor's wish
to remove trains from Edmonds, and to promote safety, while at the same time
promoting the Multimodal facility, can be compatible? He expressed concern
with the City expending funds to the consultant for the Multimodal
Facility. Mayor Hall responded she feels very strongly about safety and has
promoted moving the train away from Edmonds all along. However, she stated
that we need to look at our present needs for all transportation concerns and
to look into all options.
Natalie Shippen, 1020 Euclid, requested that a statement of Community Impact
caused by ferry traffic be made in the very near future. She noted that in
Phase I of the Multimodal study, it delays the Impact Statement for two or
three years. She said that after several studies Council decided on the
Unocal site for the new ferry terminal, but feels this doesn't solve Edmonds
problems. The problem exists regardless of where the ferry is located.
There is growing commuter traffic coming from the west, and growing
recreation traffic coming from the east, all meeting in Edmonds. She feels
the City has enough facts to prepare an Impact Statement on ferry traffic
now. She also noted information that the DOT proposes to make six lanes
before the year 2010 for ferry traffic.
Mayor Hall acknowledged that they had received information from Ms. Shippen,
and she also mentioned that she has received information from Stan Felton on
a good article regarding Amtrack.
Rich Demeroutis, 921 Pine Street, stated not much was talked about the
Multimodal facility during the recent Council campaign. He has concern about
more traffic with the Multimodal project and stated that Edmonds is not a
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business hub, we are suppose to be a tourist town. The Unocal site is
contaminated and it will take a three year study, then another six years or
so to clean it up - so we are talking about at least 10 years before that
area can be used. He suggested using the Unocal area for a destination
resort that would draw tax dollars .into this community. He doesn't want to
see the Unocal site as a big parking lot were people are parking to go
elsewhere on public transportation. He also wondered why Edmonds has to have
to absorb the impact of a transportation hub, what about Richmond Beach? He
also had a question on why we are spending so much money on the Unocal site
before we even know if it is a viable site?
Mayor Hall responded that we are working with Richmond Beach and Mukilteo on
joint transportation problems. She invited Mr. Demerouties to future public
meetings to talk about these issues.
Mayor Hall closed the Audience portion of the agenda closed.
UPDATE BY CONSULTANT BRUCE AGNEW AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PAUL MAR
REGARDING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND FUNDING FOR THE MULTIMODAL PROJECT.
Bruce Agnew gave an update on the funding for the Multimodal Project. He
attended a very successful Regional Policy Oversight Committee meeting on
November 5. He reviewed numerous possible federal funding sources for the
proposed study. He noted that the study will include safety issues,
environmental issues, as well as engineering.
Community Services Director Paul Mar asked Council if they had any questions
on his memo summarizing staff activity on the multimodal project from
mid -October to mid -November. Council President Earling wished to clarify if
the $400,000 previously approved for funding was still available, and Mr. Mar
stated that the money had been re -implemented.
PUBLIC HEARING ON 1994 BUDGET
�� Mayor Hall declared the public hearing open on the 1994 budget.
Rich Demeroutis, 921 Pine Street, questioned why the City attorney contract
has never been put out for bid. City Attorney, Scott Snyder replied that his
firm would be happy to be involved in a competitive bid, and feels that it is
a healthy way to do business. He noted that Councilmember Kasper prepared a
price comparison several years ago and found his firm to be competitive.
Councilmember Dwyer stated that over the year Council have removed some
components from Ogden, Murphy, & Wallace, as an example labor negotiations,
and the municipal court.
Mr. Demeroutis also questioned the money given to the Visitors Bureau.
Councilmember Kasper responded that he had this same concern, but that the
Visitors Bureau does provide accounting for funds and that they report to
Council and Council approves their funding. Councilmember Petruzzi stated
that the Visitors Bureau does have a budgeting process which they review very
carefully. Mr. Demeroutis also questioned the money spend on cable
television promoting downtown businesses and wondered why they don't
advertise some of our community activities such as the Art Festival rather
than the interior of businesses.
Mayor Hall closed the public hearing on the 1994 budget.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED STREET VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE 74TH PL. W.
RIGHT-OF-WAY, LYING BETWEEN NORTH MEADOWDALE ROAD AND 158TH ST. S.W.
Applicant: Howard Glazer, et al; File No. ST-93-84 .
d o_ Planning Supervisor Jeff Wilson reviewed the staff report and stated that the
{� Hearing Examiner recommended denial of the street vacation request.
Public Testimon
Howard Glazer, 15927 75th Place West, presented information on his request.
He stated that he wanted to work with the City to be able to construct a
garage on his property, but felt he didn't get enough help. He distributed a
handout to Council, and reviewed the area where the street vacation would
occur. Councilmember Petruzzi asked Mr. Glazer if he had contacted the
affected neighbors on lots 32, 33 and 34. Mr. Glazer stated that he did not
contact the owner of Lot 32, and believes that lot 33 is for sale.
Councilmember Kasper asked Mr. Glazer if he had obtained signatures of the
owners of the surrounding lots on his petition? Mr. Glazer stated that no,
he did not, but he did have the people on 75th Place West and on Lot 35 sign
the petition.
Donna Paul Neilson, 9731 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, stated that she is the
owner of lot 32, and is very concerned about this request as it would
eliminate access to her property. They would like to build in another year
or so, and it is vital that they have the full width of that road. She also
stated that when they purchased this property and when they installed sewers
they were informed that this area would not be divided into smaller lots. She
feels this request would diminish the value of the property. She urges
denial.
Dick Beers, Jr., 7324 178th SW, stated that his property borders Mr. Glazers
and mentioned that he had not been contacted regarding the application. The
request will not impact his property but it would impact lots 32, 33, 34 and
35 severely. He also stated concern for emergency vehicle access if the road
is made any narrower. He stated he would support Mr. Glazer is any way to
build his garage, but he could not support vacation of the street.
Marion Bonaparte, 7429 North Meadowdale Road, stated that the access to their
home is from 74th. She felt if they ever widened 74th, the existing homes
would have no setback. She stated the depth of their lots are 120 feet,
minus 10 feet dedicated on 74th and 10 feet dedicated on North Meadowdale
Road, which makes them only 100 feet deep. She also stated that the
neighbors maintain that road.
Howard Glazer, stated that he appreciates what the property owners, speaking
against this proposal are saying, but what he is proposing, and what he
thought he was asking for, doesn't come in contact with their property. He
is asking for 200 feet, maximum from North Meadowdale Road, not the full
length of 74th Place West. His request will not change the way that road is
being used today.
Mayor Hall closed the public testimony.
Council discussion and Action
Councilmember Hall stated that he felt there was some miscommunication, and
asked Jeff Wilson how he would build a garage on that property. Jeff Wilson
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stated Mr. Glazer had also applied for a variance request along with the
vacation request. The recommendation by staff on the variance request was
that should the street vacation be denied that the applicant be granted a
variance to built out to his property line. Furthermore, should the street
vacation be approved, that the applicant not be allowed to build any further
than to the property line. The variance was approved. Councilmember Hall
questioned if the applicant understood these findings and if this was
adequate for him to construct his garage.
COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO REOPEN THE
PUBLIC HEARING TO ALLOW MR. GLAZER TO SPEAK. MOTION FAILED WITH
COUNCILMEMBERS PALMER, DWYER, PETRUZZI, EARLING AND NORDQUIST VOTING NAY.
Councilmember Hall stated that it sounds to him that the variance request was
granted and that the applicant has the capability of constructing a garage on
his property up to his property line.
COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED, BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO UPHOLD
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEARING EXAMINER AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS FOR DENIAL OF THE REQUESTED
STREET VACATION FOR ADOPTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON A FUTURE CONSENT
CALENDAR. MOTION CARRIED.
ayor Hall announced to the audience, before any more left, a ground -breaking
Qceremony for the new public works facility to be held on Wednesday, November
17, at 212th Street and 72nd near the old High School.
COUNCIL REVIEW OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION OUTLINING CONCERNS TO WSDOT ON
STATEWIDE PASSENGER RAIL SPEED AND SAFETY from November 1, 1993
Community Services Director Paul Mar went over the concerns and questions
listed in the draft resolution. During the last two weeks he has worked with
the Department of Transportation and Burlington Northern to get as many
answers as possible for tonight's meeting. They have received answers to 16
of the 23 questions, and it is their intent to get the remaining answers
within the next two weeks, plus any questions that might be proposed
tonight. He gave the following summary:
1. Speed issue - according to DOT, public safety is very critical, and DOT is
proposing no changes that will not meet federal and Washington State
Utilities and Transportation Commission regulations.
4. & 5. - Negative interaction at main street, and the need to relocate the
terminal to Unocal. The answer to both questions is embodied in the
preliminary engineering effort that they are about to undertake. They are
looking at a long term -proposal as well as what they can do at the near term.
7. & 8. Train speeds. He provided Council a computer profile of train speed
simulation. After the train leaves the Edmonds station, and reaches
Driftwood Lane it will be at 60 mph, which means that Amtrack can go from
0-60 mph in 1.5 miles.
9. Projected ridership. DOT has projected 100,000 passengers annually. In
1981, when the service stopped, they carried 80,000 passengers per year.
10. Parking. The City is working with DOT and Community Transit, and also
the preliminary engineering study will look at parking.
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11. Speeds at the Ship Canal. Passenger and freight train coming out of
Seattle cross the ship canal bridge at 20 mph. The proposed passenger rate
is 30 mph, but no change in freight speed. Councilmember Palmer asked if we
knew if it is a state or federal regulation that limits the trains to that
speed, and what is the difference between that area and Edmonds. Mr. Mar
stated that he will get the answer.
12. Future express trains. According to DOT there are no plans to introduce
express trains in this corridor. Burlington Northern expects moderate growth
in freight trains, and guess about 5 more trains per day.
15. Phasing. He stated the information that he received is consistent with
that handed out by Ms. Grad this evening. He said that no third rail is
proposed, and there are no provisions for fencing.
Councilmember Palmer had a question on maximum speed. Earlier Mr. Mar had
stated there would be no express service, but in one of the explanatory notes
it shows high speed express service, assuming tilt technology and FRA waiver
for operating at 9 inches is in balance. Paul Mar stated that having faster
speeds may not be cost effective, because it would require upgrading the
track and more maintenance. Mr. Mar stated that he will get a more
definitive answer from Burlington Northern on this.
18.19. Rubberized crossing and seamless track. Burlington Northern will use
rubberized crossings and seamless tracks. There is continuous rail in place
in the City of Edmonds.
20. Signal upgrade. Both Burlington Northern and DOT will upgrade and meet
all current safety standards.
Councilmember Kasper noted that the WTC people in Olympia have stated
previously that we need to eliminate grade crossing for ferry traffic, but
now Burlington Northern are saying we do not need to do this.
21. Couplings. Burlington Northern will not allow non -railroad people to
uncouple trains, however, they will supply emergency phone numbers to our
Police Department. Councilmember Petruzzi stated that we need to know the
response time from the railroad, and Mr. Mar stated that he would get this.
There is also the possibility that the railroad might have personnel on the
train who can uncouple the cars. Councilmember Palmer stated that one of the
statistics that should be pointed out in the request is what are the number
of minutes safety personnel have to respond to a heart attack emergency.
22. Access. Burlington Northern recognizes the need for access to the
waterfront and they realize the need to maintain safe public access to the
shoreline of the City. They are committed to work with us and with DOT to
accomplish this.
23. Workshop. It was decided to set Monday, December 13 for the public
workshop.
Councilmember Petruzzi feels we need an answer to comment 6, freight train
speed limits increasing 24 hours a day. He feels that the question of
freight train speeds being varied during different times of day is a very
good questions and needs to be answered.
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Councilmember Hall thanked Paul and his staff for their work. He asked if
the answers to our questions were received before or after the Kelso train
accident, and if the answers were before, might any of their answers change.
Paul responded that the answers were made prior to that wreck, and will ask
follow up questions to Burlington Northern:
Council President Earling had a question regardi.ng number 10, parking. In
talking about the three year preliminary engineering effort, and from that
information, would we be able to deduce how much parking will be cleared up
in the downtown area now. Paul responded that the Parking Committee is also
looking at the, near term solution. Mr. Earling's second questions referred
to an article in the newspaper regarding Safety control technology. He would
like to find out from DOT or Burlington Northern if they will implement any
policy such as positive train control system for the proposed train service
between Seattle and. Vancouver. Councilmember Dwyer asked that if they
improve the technology, will this change their model - could they go faster
in rural areas?
Councilmember Kasper had a question on the impact statement. Paul stated
that he feels we will not be prepared to issue a full EIS for at least
another two years in order to get all the necessary information. As time
goes along we will be 'preparing impact analysis, alternatives, technical
papers,.and presentations, which they will present to Council as they are
prepared.
Councilmember Hall asked why passenger and freight rail are tied together and
why we cannot have passenger rail without increasing freight speed. Paul
stated there would be no impact on Phase I, because there is only one round
trip passenger train per day, but when we get to three round trips per day
there could be an impact with speeds of both freight and rail, and he will
clarify this with Burlington Northern and DOT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO
CONTINUE THIS DISCUSSION ON DECEMBER 7, 1993 MEETING.
Discussion. Paul Mar stated that he will obtain the information on the
remaining questions for the December 7 meeting..
MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO HAVE THE
CITY OF EDMONDS SPONSOR A COMMUNITY WORKSHOP REGARDING WATERFRONT
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES ON DECEMBER 13, 1993. WE.WOULD LIKE THE CITIZENS TO BE
AWARE THAT THE CITY HAS BEEN WORKING LONG AND HARD TO COORDINATE A SERIES OF
PROJECTS INCLUDING THE MULTIMODAL SITE, THE WATERFRONT STUDY, A
TRANSPORTATION PLAN, AND GIVE INFORMATION. ON THE RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT,.WHICH
PLAYS INTO THE WHOLE PICTURE OF WHAT -IS BEING. PLANNED ON OUR WATERFRONT.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Palmer noted that it was close to ten o'clock and suggested
that we move the budget hearings to the next meeting and go directly to items
10 and 11, Mayor and Council. It was decided that Council would prefer to
hear at least the Community Services Administration portion of the budget
this evening.
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO
CONTINUE THE MEETING TO 10:15 P.M. TO ALLOW PAUL MAR TO TAKE US THROUGH THE
COMMUNITY SERVICE ADMINISTRATION BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED.
%AAA) BUDGET WORK SESSION, REVIEW OF COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUDGET.
Community Services Administration.
�D Paul Mar presented an overview of the Community Services Administration
budget. He noted that the Community Services Department is responsible for
23 million dollars of the 34 million total City budget. They are responsible
for 15 million in revenues, most in the Public Works fund, and some in
Capital. In 1994 the anticipated increase in budget is for two new tasks,
the Multimodal project and the local franchise for Cable TV. The various
divisions of this department function together as a team on such projects as
the multimodal project. ; Paul presented Council with an equipment list, but
these items are not included in the budget because they were not of highest
priority.
The increase in the :budget includes a full time secretary in 1994.
Professional Services is increased for the TV franchise renewal and hiring
the Multimodal consultant. Travel and miscellaneous increases are also
related to the Multimodal project. Under office support, the miscellaneous
portion has a significant decrease because they shifted the Recycle
Coordinator expenditures to the Street Fund.
Planning Division.
Planning Manager Rob Chave, presented the Planning Division budget. In 1993,
they have a substantial amount of savings primarily because they did have a
Building Official during 1993. The fees collected and the valuation of
building permits rose significantly in 1993, but the number of permits are
relatively stable. The building permit fees are already at the anticipated
years end amount. Regarding planning, there was a savings in 1993 because of
turn over. Professional Services will have a savings of $35,000 in 1993,
which is not reflected in the budget. This amount covers the EIS consultant
for GMA in 1994. This project did not get started as anticipated, so that
amount will be rolled over to 1994.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO EXTEND
THE MEETING 15 MINUTES, UNTIL 10:15 P.M. MOTION CARRIED.
There was discussion on the transfer or carryover of the $35,000 in
Planning. The actual expenditures for 1993 will be $35,000 less than they
are currently projecting, and this will automatically carry over into 1994.
The $98,500 budgeted for 1994 does not include the $35,000. This amount has
not been accounted for twice. Rob stated that they will need 25 thousand
dollars for GMA code enforcement in 1994, and that the proposal will be
presented to Council in December. There will also be an increase in
publication costs in 1994. In answer to a question, Rob stated that the
increase in travel in Office Support is for training and seminars for the new
Building Official when he is hired.
MAYOR
Mayor Hall stated that the United Way kick-off meeting will be November 23.
0" Or'" Mayor Hall stated that she had approved the renewal contract for Judge Conroy.
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Mayor Hall mentioned that she had received a letter from Cliff Gustayson, a
notice on Race to Shed Light on solar cars, and that Personnel Director Brent
Hunter had received a Certificate of Achievement on Employee Transportation
Coordinator Training. She thanked Dee McGrath for her help on the program
tonight. She also mentioned the Parking Lot dedication and felt this new lot
will help parking in that area.
COUNCIL
Councilmember Hall gave an update from the Public Safety Committee on the
�p� parking problems in the City. They have met with citizens, business people,
�v and staff to look at the problem and try to come up with some suggestions.
QOne suggestion has been to possibly deregulate parking in the City and come
up with some uniformity.
Council Present Earling stated that he was disappointed that Council did not
have the opportunity to act on the Judge appointment. Council had discussed
going to the marketplace to make some comparisons at previous meetings.
Councilmember Kasper stated that he also was disappointed in not being
involved in the judge's contract. He doesn't understand why the contract
could not be extended until January, to give Council time to review the
contract.
Councilmember Petruzzi was also disappointed on the judge's contract because
we did not get to interview other people. He feels Judge Conroy is doing a
good job, but we are coming up to a four year appointment and we did nothing
to review this. He asked the status of the Citizen Advisory Committee on the
Multimodal project. Mayor Hall responded that if someone wanted to be on the
Committee to give her secretary a call. Currently she believes there are
seven people interested.
COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO EXCUSE
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER'S ABSENCE FROM THE NOVEMBER 9 AND 10, 1993 MEETINGS.
MOTION CARRIED.
lJCouncilmember Palmer noted the article in their packet on cable TV. He
further noted an AWC brochure on a Cable TV Regulation Administration
workshop. He felt that it would be beneficial for the staff person who is
going to administer those regulations to attend this workshop.
Councilmember Nordquist stated that the Environmental Health committee, which
meets once per month, has been discussing street sweepings disposal. The
City of Mountlake Terrace has budgeted a considerable amount for this after
being red tagged, and he feels it will begin to cost us some money, and he
hopes we have money in the budget for street sweeping disposal. He also
mentioned that he was at the Kelso train accident 12 hours after it occurred
and stated that it was truly awesome. He wondered if our City would have the
resources to handle such an accident, after seeing the tremendous amount of
emergency equipment at the Kelso scene.
ADJOURN
With no other business be re the Mayor or Council, Mayor Hall adjourned the
meeting at 10:1 M.
LA ALL, AY HONDA J. RCH, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
PLAZA MEETING ROOM - LIBRARY BUILDING.
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 1993
6:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LABOR NEGOTIATIONS - EDMONDS LIBRARY
CONFERENCE ROOM (MAIN FLOOR)
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - (PLAZA MEETING ROOM - SECOND FLOOR)
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. (5 MIN) CONSENT AGENDA
A. ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 1, 1993
C. APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS FOR THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 1, 1993 AND
NOVEMBER 8, 1993 AND PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR PERIOD OF OCTOBER 16
THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1993
D. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM RUTH M. WILLIAMS
($50,000)
E. REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE 1993 WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
F. ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ON 78TH AVE. W. NEAR
238TH S.W.
G. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH R.W.
BECK FOR WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ASSISTANCE ($10,000)
H. REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE AUTOMATIC ACCESS DOOR
OPERATOR PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
I. PROPOSED SALARY ORDINANCE FOR 1993 FOR NON -REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
J. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH LANDAU AND ASSOCIATES FOR GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY ($5,500)
3. AUDIENCE
4. (30 MIN), RECOGNITION OF EDMONDS RESIDENT, MR. ED SCOTT, THE OLDEST LIVING
MARINE IN THE UNITED STATES, AND RECEPTION IN HIS HONOR
5. (10 MIN) UPDATE BY CONSULTANT BRUCE AGNEW & COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
PAUL MAR REGARDING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND FUNDING FOR THE
MULTIMODAL PROJECT
6. (15 MIN) PUBLIC HEARING ON 1994 BUDGET
7. (10 MIN) PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED STREET VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE 74TH
PL. W. RIGHT-OF-WAY, LYING BETWEEN NORTH MEADOWDALE ROAD AND 158TH
ST. S.W. (Applicant: Howard Glazer, et al; File No. ST-93-84)
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- NOVEMBER 16, 1993
8. (30 MIN) COUNCIL REVIEW OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION OUTLINING CONCERNS TO WSDOT
ON STATEWIDE PASSENGER RAIL SPEED AND SAFETY (from November 1, 1993)
9. (2 HOURS) BUDGET WORK SESSION AS FOLLOWS:
REVIEW OF COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUDGET
A. COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (15 Min.)
B. PLANNING DIVISION (15 Min.)
C. ENGINEERING DIVISION (Including Wastewater Treatment Plant) (20 Min.)
D. PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION (20 Min.)
E. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION (30 Min.):
(1) PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
(2) FACILITIES MAINT. SECTION
(3) STREET SECTION
(4) WATER AND SEWER SECTION
(5) EQUIPMENT RENTAL SECTION
10. (5 MIN) MAYOR
11. (15 MIN) COUNCIL
PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT 771-0245
W►TH 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS.
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