09/06/1994 City CouncilCOUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
Approved on September 19,1994
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 6.1994
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Mayor Laura Hall in the
Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street. The meeting was preceded by the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Laura Hall, Mayor
John Nordquist, Council President
Steve Dwyer, Councilmember
Michael Hall, Councilmember
Dave Earling, Councilmember
Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember
ABSENT
Barbara Fahey, Councilmember
William J. Kasper, Councilmember
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Michael Springer, Fire Chief
Tom Miller, Police Chief
Bob Alberts, City Engineer
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks & Recreation Manager
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Jeff Wilson, Current Planning Supervisor
Noel Miller, Public Works Supervisor
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Rhonda March, City Clerk
Christine Laws, Recorder
Mayor Hall announced that all City flags had been lowered in honor of Fire Chief C. E. 'Buzz"
Buzalsky who passed away peacefully at his home September 6 at the age of 54. She explained that he
had been on medical leave from the Edmonds Fire Department since June 27 of this year. She further
went on to honor Chief Buzalsky and extol the contributions he made. Mayor Hall invited Acting
Assistant Fire Chief Robert Schmidt to say a few words. Buzz Buzalsky's son Troy then spoke, giving
some poignant remembrances of his father and his views, and thanking the Mayor, the Edmonds Fire
Department and the citizens of Edmonds for their support. He commented on the symbolism of his
father's death on the day on which the baton was to be passed. On behalf of his father, Troy Buzalsky
complimented and congratulated new Fire Chief Michael Springer and presented him with a card Chief
Buzalsky had planned to present.
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SWEARING IN OF FIRE CHIEF
Mayor Hall invited Michael Springer, his family, and the Fire Department forward for the Chiefs
swearing in ceremony. After advising the gathering of his background, his many qualifications, and her
trust and admiration, Mayor Hall administered the Fire Chief Oath of Office. She then introduced the
new Fire Chief. Chief Springer gave a brief speech in which he exalted the medical, rescue, and fire call
services and promised to maintain the highest standards set over the years. He introduced his family
and thanked everyone for their support.
Mayor Hall then introduced fire volunteers Chuck Cain, Pirie Hart, and Mike Cooper from the
Shoreline Fire Dept.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Tom Petruzzi requested pulling Item E.
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 23, 1994
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANTS #940002 THROUGH #944450 FOR WEEKS OF AUGUST 22
AND #942054 THROUGH 944456 FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 29, 1994, AND PAYROLL WARRANTS jf
944373 THROUGH #944728 FOR PERIOD OF AUGUST 16 THROUGH 31, 1994
(D) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 22, 1994, FOR SHELVING AND BINS FOR THE NEW PUBLIC
WORKS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CENTER AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO
ENGINEERING STORAGE PRODUCTS ($18,230.67 INCLUDING SALES TAX)
�( (F) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 29, 1994, FOR THE TALBOT ROAD STORM DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KSC, INC. ($161,663.78 INCLUDING
SALES TAX)
(G) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 30, 1994, FOR THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF
1,�,. CL• - A NEW BOILER AT ANDERSON CENTER BUILDING AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NARDONE
MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. ($37,009.81 INCLUDING SALES TAX)
w (H) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 30, 1994, FOR THE 88TH AVENUE WEST STORM
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KARNAK
CONSTRUCTION, INC. ($189,736.27INCLUDING SALES TAX)
';2 i-1 (I) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF L.I.D. 214 IMPROVEMENTS
(J) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR NEW COMPUTER
SOFTWARE
Q�icadc ��x (K) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH
1plc � COUNTY REGARDING AURORA MARKETPLACE ANNEXATION
J (L) ROAD ACCEPTANCE
COHARLES R.0MAKI C EASEMENTS DD J. MAKI AT�832255 NLEY AT AALBOT BROAD FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO PERRINVII.,LE CREEK
(M) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN SNOCOM INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ADDENDUM
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(N) RESOLUTION #800 SETTING A REVISED DATE OF OCTOBER 4, 1994, FOR THE PUBLIC
�A HEARING ON THE CHAMBERS CABLE PROPOSED RATE SCHEDULE
Discussion ensued regarding Item E. Councilmember Petruzzi explained he pulled Item E because he
was one of two who voted against this particular issue and suggested someone else make a motion.
(E) APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW ON
THE HEARING ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF HEARING EXAMINER
APPEALED BY GERALD LOVELL OF CITY OF EDMONDS SEPA
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL`S ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMNATION (MDNS
- MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE) ISSUED FOR
THE PROPOSED 10-LOT PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPLICATION
(File No. P-94 55 submitted by Helleren Development for the property located at
8511 188th St.1 S.W.) [From August 16, 1994]
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND FUNDING FOR THE MULTIMODAL PROJECT:
PRESENTATION BY CONSULTANT AND DISCUSSION ON PHASE H SCOPE OF
WORK
�& Community Services Director, Paul Mar said that they were nearing the end of Phase I of the
preliminary engineering effort and that consultants were at the meeting to present information that was
given on August 16 to the Oversight Committee. The Oversight Committee passed a motion on
August 16 to have Point Edwards as the preferred site, with the mid -waterfront site as the backup site
for Phase H, reaffirming the implementation of the near -term improvements to the current ferry
terminal. He advised that with him for this presentation was Miguel Govino from the Washington
Office of Urban Mobility, a number of members of the Community Advisory Committee in lieu of
calling a second meeting. It was felt appropriate and cost effective to have all the information at this
meeting. Mary Lou Block represented the Community Advisory Committee; Clark Erickson; Rob
Morrison and Gerilynn Sander represented the Port; and Port Director Bill Tosky; Dave Smith
represented Kitsap County.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked what the presentation would include. Mr. Mar responded that they
would provide for details in terms of what was presented August 16. Councilmember Petruzzi asked if
that would also include a summary of the near -term improvements. It was indicated that if there were
questions concerning that issue they would be addressed as well.
While presentation set-up wa s in progress, Mayor Hall introduced Snohomish County Executive
Robert Drewel, County Councilman Al Schweppe, and Deputy County Executive Joni Earl.
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Due to technical difficulties with the overhead, it was suggested the Council move ahead to the next
agenda item until the problem could be fixed.
MEETING WITH COUNTY EXECUTIVE ROBERT DREWEL, COUNTY COUNCiir
MEMBER AL SCHWEPPE, AND DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE JONI EARL
County Executive Drewel said this meeting was part of an ongoing attempt with the County
Councilmembers, Ms. Earl and Mr. Drewel to meet with the city councils around the county and spend
�r T time to hear about any concerns, thoughts or suggestions. Mr. Drewel expressed sympathy on the loss
of Fire Chief Buzalsky and congratulated Fire Chief Springer. He commented on the timeliness of the
multimodal project and the impact of commuter rail and the entire RTA situation that will be coming
up fairly soon. He thanked the Council and Councilmember Earling for the fine work that he has done
representing the Council and the rest of the people of the county. Mr. Drewel indicated he had
handouts on the 1993 and 1994 county budgets, on which he invited input in addition to the council's
attendance when the 1994 budget is presented in a couple of weeks. The County has adopted a vision
statement and six subsequent goals to drive that vision statement. The budget is an attempt to explain
to the public where the money comes from, where it goes, and who is responsible for "the getting and
the giving". The vision statement goals are to encourage, build, maintain and make even better
relationships with the respective cities in the county.
Councilmember Schweppe and Ms. Earl invited questions from the council.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked about the distribution of the hotel -motel tax. It was his understanding
that there would be a one-third/one-third/one-third. Mr. Schweppe explained that the way it is laid out
at the present is that not -to -exceed one-third of the money goes to the Everett Giants Stadium
renovation project. That would free up another third for a major project in South County, with the
hope another third would go to promote tourism in the county.
Councilmember Petruzzi voiced his belief that there was an advisory committee and that the City of
Edmonds is represented on that committee. Mr. Schweppe indicated the makeup of the committee is
not yet established, but it will probably have nine members, four or five from the hotel -motel industry,
the other four from other areas around the county. Those people would meet and advise the County
Council on how the rest of the other two-thirds of the money will be spent.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked what impact that would have on the County Council. Mr. Schweppe
said that the County Council takes recommendations very seriously and take a significant amount of
what they say to heart.
Mr. Drewel stressed that absent Mr. Schweppe stepping in and taking control of that situation, he
doesn't think they'd have the opportunity to be entertaining the excitement that we now feel to develop
something in this part of the county. If you ask citizens to step forward and make recommendations,
they should be taken very seriously.
Mayor Hall said that Councilmember Barbara Fahey is a member of a committee discussing the
formation of a oversight Committee for hotel -motel tax.
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Council President Nordquist asked Mr. Drewel about the County's posture on new business
development, specifically what it is doing nationally to attract businesses to come to Snohomish
County. Mr. Drewel explained this is explained in the handout -- it is one of the six goals. The County
is actively engaged in the Strategic Economic Investment Program for Snohomish County in which
Mayor Hall played an active role. The County is now involved in fund raising to implement that plan.
It has engaged the services of former Everett Mayor Robert Anderson to help in the international
marketplace. Because Boeing has made comments that it would be difficult for them to continue
advancement here and provide the number of jobs that it does, the Council adopted a resolution
concerning approximately 100 acres that the County has adjacent to the Boeing Plant. It is working
with Boeing and are going to give them the first right of refusal of that. The County, the City of
Everett, Boeing, and some private sector individuals are the grantees of $250,000 to do an up front
EIS. He volunteered to make copies of the EIS available to the City Council.
Council President Nordquist expressed concern over Paine Field as an airport when we have a deep
water port in Everett and a rail spur running right up to Paine Field industrial complex. He felt the
County at such a potential at Paine Field with the Port and the water and the Pacific Rim that it could
be real competition for Tacoma and, perhaps, Vancouver. Mr. Drewel indicated he had been looking
into the agricultural side because a lot of bulk must be moved to drive deep water port activities. The
County is sending Mr. Anderson with a Port of Everett delegation to Japan to visit ports and develop
business ties. Mr. Drewel will be going to China to establish the first sister/county relationship based
on economic and education trade.
Councilmember Dave Earling applauded Mr. Drewel's efforts towards trying to look at the big picture.
He expressed hope that Mr. Drewel's visitations to South County cities has helped underscore that
while there are little towns that we are concerned about, there are a number of issues of regional
importance, particularly transportation issues. He suggested the theater was another good example as
the South County area has a need for an arts facility. Mr. Drewel noted the County would like to keep
the regional vision to the extent that is possible.
Mayor Hall announced the 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, meeting to consider the ordinance to
submit to the people a levy of 2.3 cents per gallon gas tax. She advised Mr. Drewel that the City
Council voted to support the effort and urge the County Council to do so.
Mr. Drewel indicated that was a regional concept as well because the County needs to do everything it
can to meet the needs of the City of Edmonds by putting it on the ballot and letting the people make
the decision. The County is forecasting that if it doesn't get additional revenue by about a third of the
way through the next century, it would be lucky to get to a road every 10 or 12 years. The key issue,
however, is safety. Without the additional contributions to safety items, they are not doing their jobs to
extent that they should. He thinks if a good job is done on defining the projects where the dollars will
be spent and come up with some sense of confidence and predictability, that the voters will react
positively.
Councilmember Dwyer commented on the fact that the nice evolution of relationships shows ability in
both municipal and county perspectives to be focusing more now on the services and less on the turf
battles.
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Mayor Hall brought up the issue of adult entertainment. She explained that there was an effort
coordinated with the City Attorney, Police Chiefs, Planners, and Fire Chiefs under the GMA
guidelines. She felt it incumbent upon the Council to reconstitute that effort and see if there can be a
meeting of the minds. She invited County Executive Drewel to join in a County -City effort. Mr.
Drewel thought it should be advanced through the Criminal Justice Task Force. Mr. Schweppe
ti3 brought up a related issue of the sale of sexually explicit material to minors. The State Supreme Court
t!' struck down the law that protected against that which, until the legislature meets again, is throwing it
back to local jurisdictions to prohibit the sale of that type of material to minors. The Snohomish
County Council is currently evaluating and reviewing an ordinance that will address that issue and
make sure the protections stay in place.
UPDATE BY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PAUL MAR (continued)
Mayor Hall again introduced Paul Mar and consultants. Mr. Mar reminded the Council that they are
i near the end of Phase I on the preliminary engineering efforts. He presented Gerry Weed who is the
project manager for this particular effort. He gave some introductory comments and discussed cost
issues. Hugh Townsend talked about circulation and access issues. Bill Isley went into some of the
details as they relate to the physical layouts that have been considered. Mr. Mar then went through
some of the screening process used in determining a recommendation for this phase of the project. The
screening questions concerned 1) project objectives, 2) traffic safety, 3) environmental impact, 4)
community benefit, and 5) project implementation. After rating the alternatives and totaling the scores
for those five categories, the Oversight Committee adopted its recommendation to move forward into
Phase H, focusing efforts on the Point Edwards site and carrying forward the mid -waterfront facility as
a backup in case fatal flaws are encountered.
szn7 At Mayor Hall's suggestion, the model was used to show the audience the various site proposals.
Regarding the new SR 104, Councilmember Petruzzi asked if the part that would be left out if the
Council went with Unocal was the connecting point. That access road that goes from the multimodal
terminal along the waterfront is an optional piece that is not essential for the multimodal terminal.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked for clarification on access to the city from the multimodal if that option
was not chosen and was advised that the access would be Pine Street.
Mr. Drewel questioned with regard to the five criteria what the term "future flexibility" meant. Mr.
Weed said it referred to how much flexibility existed to make changes for unforeseen things.
When asked about Main Street as an option, Mr. Weed indicated it would only continue to be
considered if there were environmental issues or fatal flaws found in either of the other two sites.
Paul Mar indicated the next stage of the presentation was with regard to the Phase H Scope of Work.
He called specific attention to Exhibit 3 of the packet material regarding memorandum of
understanding and the relationships of the tasks. He also stated that the consultants have drafted a final
report on Phase I for the technical committee to review. What has been completed in the Phase I is the
near -term upgrades; a portion of the work plan, continuing more of the detailed development of the
site with some site -specific concepts and looking at costs and the impacts in the next phase. The public
process will continue through Phase H.
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Councilmember Earling advised the Council that Councilmember Kasper and he had abstained from the
vote with regard to the recommendations brought forward in part because they had not yet heard from
the counsel, and more importantly, had they taken a vote m that setting they would have perhaps
colored their vote for any kind of future hearing. They did not wish to jeopardize their ability to sit in
on any future hearings. He commented that it is the position this Edmonds City Council has stood
behind is that the Unocal site as it is envisioned is the best site for the long term needs -- the study
seems to be moving in the direction the Council has had the vision for. After going through Phase I it
is clear that the Main Street site disrupts the economic vitality of the city and wipes out the waterfront
and, based on community feedback, is unacceptable. His comment on the mid -waterfront site is that
not only would there be an East-West division of the city, but also a North -South barrier. It is clear
that the vision the Council has chosen over the last nine years is evidently the one that would be the
most beneficial to the community.
Mayor Hall stated that over the years all these many agencies and entities have been brought together
into something that now looks like there is focus. A year ago visitors from Washington, D.C., were
here, and the Secretary of Transportation was very impressed with the work done and cited that it may
well be a demonstration project for the nation.
Councilmember Petruzzi expressed happiness that the Council's opinion has basically been certified.
He feels that it is very good for the community to know that its leaders were on the right track. He
requested a summary of the near -term improvements as they will impact the community immediately.
Mr. Mar said there were two parts to those improvements. The first part will occur next January, to be
completed in March. It is a major repair project of the existing terminal. The second part is to add the
overhead loading capability to the existing dock which would occur in either 1996 or 1997. The ferry
service is in the process of selecting a consultant to do the design engineering on that part of the
project. That portion will require them to obtain the necessary permits. Councilmember Petruzzi
asked if they had any thoughts on how the overhead would go. At this point that is one of the reasons
for obtaining a consultant. He asked further if they would be able to stay within the 25' height
limitation, and Mr. Mar said they are working with the ferry system to make sure all of the criteria the
Council has for that project are met.
Councilmember Hall commented that, contrary to previous reports of a 50-50 split between cars and
walk-ons, there have been reports that show a very small percentage of the passengers were walk-on
passengers. He would like to see more information on the bottom line in that regard; perhaps this
overhead passenger loading isn't warranted given their own figures, especially if this is an interim
facility. He mentioned further that since the ranking has been completed, he would like to see minimal
amounts spent on any more study at the other two sites. Mr. Mar indicated he would obtain feedback
regarding the impressions on what the information in the report implies. He indicated that the earliest
the multimodal project would come on line is probably eight years, maybe 15 years. From the ferry
system perspective, waiting that long without having the overhead loading capacity was not
appropriate for them. With regard to the carry on effort of the mid -waterfront and Main Street sites,
when they end the preliminary engineering effort, they have to go through the SEPA process with the
environmental review. Sufficient information is needed to show that we have looked at those in a fair
manner. The level of effort for the other two sites is greatly diminished.
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Council President Nordquist asked for information on the acquisition of the site. Mr. Mar indicated
that in an official capacity they are nowhere in either making an offer to Unocal or them offering to sell
the site. In October, Unocal and the Department of Ecology entered an Agreed Order to clean up that
site. The first phase of that cleanup is a remedial investigation, feasibility study phase which will last 30
months. That phase is running concurrent with the effort on the preliminary engineering. DOE and
Unocal both have representatives that serve in an ex officio capacity on the Oversight Committee and
are aware of the progress of our study. Hopefully by 1996 we may be in a position where the next step
could be taken as to how to acquire the property or obtain the rights to the property that is required for
the project.
Mr. Mar requested action by the Council.
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PLANNING REPORT ON CONSULTANT SELECTION FOR LEWTED EIS ON
TRAFFIC/PARKING IlVIPACTS DUE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRACKET VS
Vv LANDING SOUTH
Jeff Wilson, Current Planning Supervisor, reported that after the Council issued a decision on the
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environmental appeal for the proposed parks and recreation project in the development of Brackett's
Landing South, qualifications were requested from interested consultants to prepare a limited scope
traffic environmental impact statement. Interviews were held with four firms and the film of Perteet
7 Engineering of Everett was selected. They are in the process of reviewing the final scope of work and
working out a contract with that firm to begin preparation of the EIS. Hopefully, the contract will be
worked out by next week so that necessary work may be done on the shoreline permits.
APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR LIIVIITED EIS ON TRAFFIC/PARKING IMPACTS DUE
TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRACKETT'S LANDING SOUTH PARK
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks & Recreation Manager, requested the necessary money for the limited EIS.
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CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON RELATIONSHIP OF CITY HALL SPACE NEEDS AND
0 OTHER FACILITIES TO CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANNING FOR COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN (continued from August 23,19941
Rob Chave, Planning Manager reported that along with Art Housler and Paul Mar, the list was
studied; including public safety, city administration, fire stations, Yost Park upgrade, upgraded senior
center and public works. All the debt service on these projects comes to approximately $2.5 million.
A The purpose is to give the Council a feel for what is out there for the first six years. The list is subject
to annual update. He indicated his purpose is to apprise Council of the priority items. Councilmember
Petruzzi asked whether the Yost Park upgrade included a pool cover. Paul Mar answered it did.
Councilmember Petruzzi further asked about the term "civic center" as it regarded other items on the
list. He indicated he believed they wanted to keep such buildings in the "bowl area". Councilmember
Dwyer asked if anyone had discussed the issue with bond counsel about the level of specificity and
whether it would cause a problem down the line. Mr. Housler said that normally you are not restricted
or committed to something of this nature. Councilmember Dwyer believes it would still be good to
have such a discussion if one has not taken place. City Attorney Scott Snyder addressed the issue from
the GMA perspective. When the GMA was enacted there were a number of restrictions on the use of
certain revenues which are referenced in the comprehensive plan documents. What is developing is a
spiral out philosophy and showing your work. What that means is leaving a paper trail going from the
general to the specific and going in the planning pattern that is predictable and goes by GMA
guidelines. You can identify that you have these needs and these expenditures. He discussed some
phraseology choices. He sees the question tied to GMA and its idea of an evolving planning process
that through public participation defines alternatives. Mr. Chave was looking for something the
Council was comfortable with that could lead to the next step. He indicated that this list was a good
starting place. Councilmember Petruzzi suggested a change from "civic center" to "bowl area".
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR REOUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC
Q DEFENDER SERVICES
e1v Councilmember Dwyer brought this up as a response to a memo received on the budget process. This
is nothing to do with the present person doing the work or his charges, only that it has been quite a
while since the last time this was revisited. He indicated that it made sense to do this in conjunction
with the budget process. He raised the question from where the money is to be come.
Councilmember Dwyer asked if there was a line item that would cover this or whether a special motion
was needed with regard to where the money came. Mr. Housler said it would have to come from
Council budget. Councilmember Dwyer suggested the matter be put on the consent agenda once an
amount is determined. Mr. Housler suggested the general fund could handle this minor amount.
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Council President Nordquist advised a preliminary budget for the Snohomish County Health District
was passed by the Board on August 9 and there would be no increase in per capita for each of the
jurisdictions that will be part of the Health District. Council President Nordquist reported that Barbara
Mehlert's hours will be somewhat different, and she requested hours of 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. He also reported they are still trying to formalize a date for a retreat,
t4fy but it looks like it will be in October.
Councilmember Petruzzi reported he had received word of an ordinance Bothell passed pertaining to
reduced utility taxes for senior citizens and asked if the City of Edmonds had something similar in
place. Mr. Housler responded in the affirmative. Council President Nordquist asked the age of the
senior citizen being used and was advised it was 62. Councilmember Petruzzi commented regarding
Paine Field being back in the running again for an airport. The Council had previously made a
resolution regarding this issue. It was suggested it be determined what that resolution was and do it
again. Councilmember Earling announced that Thursday, September 8, at 9:00 the PSRC was having a
hearing which would include potential resubmittal of Paine Field. The meeting will be at the
Convention Center in Seattle. He suggested that if the language of the Council's previous resolution is
n still applicable that it be resubmitted.
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Councilmember Hall pointed out that Evening Magazine had given a great plug for the summer
market. He feels the summer wound up with good publicity for Edmonds and hopes the summer
market will continue next year. He also reported a lot of people had been checking out Council
meeting tapes from the library. Councilman George Janecke from the City of Lynnwood was one of
the persons checking out the tape. He made a synopsis tape for their council's viewing, and they are
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evening air time. Chambers Cable has declined at this time. He suggested this would be something to
p. look into during the franchise renewal process.
Councilmember Earling brought up the topic of campaign signs being planted in the flower islands and
requested something be done to enforce that. He was advised that misplaced signs have been removed
and that letters had been sent to all candidates indicating the rules. He also brought up the lack of
adequate signs on the Olympic View Drive improvement area.
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Councilmember Dwyer indicated the preliminary SnoCom budget is an increase of about 2.1% and the
Medic 7 is about 4%. He also commented on the memo requesting a meeting regarding annexation
issues and explained that there is a SnoCom and Medic 7 meeting so neither he nor Mr. Dolan would
be available for that meeting.
Mayor Hall announced discussions with Fire District 1 and that she will be talldng with Mountlake
Terrace regarding consolidation. She stated she had a letter from Bob Drewel and Karen Miller
J.tp regarding the Youth Gangs Program asking the Council to join in. She also announced receipt of two
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letters of complaints regarding the Taste of Edmonds, one of which concerned impact on the church.
i� She stated it made good sense to mitigate that issue. She also has a letter from Tom Krepp regarding
the treatment plant. There is also another firm that wishes to become involved. Misplaced campaign
signs were removed and can be picked up at the Public Works site on Dayton. She also reported that
those involved in the summer market are pleased to be in Edmonds.
Mr. Mar reminded the Council that next Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. is the review hearing on the Aurora
Marketplace annexation. It is hoped good things will come from that.
An audience member requested the opportunity to speak.
David Page, 1233 Olympic View Drive, extended his appreciation for the Council and expressed
concern that many meetings are not open to the public. He asked when things would be back to a
public information time where the public will be advised. Mayor Hall indicated it was the plan of the
administration to look at all facilities for an overall view rather than one segment. She explained the
need to do a capital facilities plan which could involve many different facilities. It will then be
narrowed down. There will be future meetings. There will be a lot of public processes. He asked as
to whether it was still feasible to go to the voters in February. Councilmember Dwyer explained the
need for executive sessions was in large part because of the confidentiality and proprietary information
they would not be able to receive if it was to become general knowledge. Once it is decided what the
options are and how they wish to proceed, they will be back into a full public forum.
At 9:45 p.m., the Council adjourned to executive session for approximately 20 minutes and adjourned
from there.
THE ORIGINAL SIGNED COPY OF THESE MINUTES, AS WELL AS A TAPED
RECORDING OF ALL COUNCIL MEETINGS CAN BE LOCATED IN THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE
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CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 6,1994
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
mil® PLAZA MEETING ROOM - LIBRARY BUILDING
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1994
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 23, 1994
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANTS FOR WEEKS OF AUGUST 22 AND AUGUST 29, 1994 AND
PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR PERIOD OF AUGUST 16 THROUGH 31, 1994
(D) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 22, 1994, FOR SHELVING AND BINS FOR THE NEW PUBLIC
WORKS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CENTER AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO
ENGINEERING STORAGE PRODUCTS ($18,230.67 INCLUDING SALES TAX)
(E) APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW ON THE HEARING ON THE
RECOMMENDATION OF HEARING EXAMINER APPEALED BY GERALD LOVELL OF CRY OF
EDMONDS SEPA RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL'S ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION (MDNS -
MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE) ISSUED FOR THE PROPOSED 10-LOT
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPLICATION (File No. P-94.55 submitted by Heileren
Development for the property located at 8511 188th St. S.W.) (From August 16, 19941
(F) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 29, 1994 FOR THE TALBOT ROAD STORM DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KSC, INC. ($161,663.78 INCLUDING
SALES TAX)
(G) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 30, 1994 FOR THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF A
NEW BOILER AT ANDERSON CENTER BUILDING AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NARDONE
MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. ($37,009.81, INCLUDING SALES TAX)
(H) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 30, 1994 FOR THE 88TH AVENUE WEST STORM DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KARNAK CONSTRUCTION, INC.
($189,736.27 INCLUDING SALES TAX)
(I) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF L.I.D. 214 IMPROVEMENTS
(J) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR NEW COMPUTER
SOFTWARE
(K) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY
REGARDING AURORA MARKETPLACE ANNEXATION
(L) ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FROM PATRICIA O'HANLEY AT 8229 TALBOT
ROAD AND CHARLES R. MAKI AND LINDA J. MAKI AT 8325 TALBOT ROAD FOR IMPROVEMENTS
TO PERRINVILLE CREEK
(M) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN SNOCOM INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ADDENDUM
(N) PROPOSED RESOLUTION SETTING A REVISED DATE OF OCTOBER 4, 1994 FOR THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE CHAMBERS CABLE PROPOSED RATE SCHEDULE
3. (10 Min.) RECOGNITION OF OUR HIGHLY TRAINED CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR QUICK ACTIONS AND
TEAMWORK
-Continued-
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1994
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4.
(10 Min.)
SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR FIRE CHIEF MICHAEL SPRINGER
5.
AUDIENCE
6.
(45 Min.)
UPDATE BY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PAUL MAR REGARDING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
AND FUNDING FOR THE MULTIMODAL PROJECT; PRESENTATION BY CONSULTANT AND
DISCUSSION ON PHASE 11 SCOPE OF WORK
7.
(20 Min.)
MEETING WITH COUNTY EXECUTIVE ROBERT DREWEL, COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER AL SCHWEPPE,
AND DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE JONI EARL
8.
(10 Min.)
PLANNING REPORT ON CONSULTANT SELECTION FOR LIMITED EIS ON TRAFFIC/PARKING
IMPACTS DUE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRACKETT'S LANDING SOUTH
9.
(10 Min.)
APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR LIMITED EIS ON TRAFFIC/PARKING IMPACTS DUE TO THE
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DEVELOPMENT OF BRACKETT'S LANDING SOUTH PARK
10.
(20 Min.)
CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON RELATIONSHIP OF CITY HALL SPACE NEEDS AND OTHERFACILITIES
TO CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANNING FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (continued from August 23,
1994)
11.
(5 Min.)
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES
12.
(5 Min.)
MAYOR
13.
(15 Min.)
COUNCIL
14.
(20 Min.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON A REAL ESTATE MATTER
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