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08/02/2005 City CouncilAugust 2, 2005 The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Haakenson in the Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute. ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Gary Haakenson, Mayor Richard Marin, Council President Michael Plunkett, Councilmember Mauri Moore, Councilmember Peggy Pritchard Olson, Councilmember Deanna Dawson, Councilmember ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Jeff Wilson, Councilmember Dave Orvis, Councilmember 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA STAFF PRESENT David Stern, Chief of Police Mark Correira, Training and Safety Fire Chief Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director Dan Clements, Administrative Services Director Jennifer Gerend, Economic Development Dir. Noel Miller, Public Works Director Kathleen Junglov, Asst. Admin. Services Dir. Dave Gebert, City Engineer Darrell Smith, Traffic Engineer Scott Snyder, City Attorney Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst. Council President Marin requested "Introduction of Interim Municipal Court Judge Doug Fair" be added to the agenda as Item 3A. Addition to the Agenda COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOORE, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Council President Marin requested Item E be removed from the Consent Agenda so that he could abstain from the vote. COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOORE, FOR APPROVAL OF THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL App v26io5 rove (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 26, 2005. Minutes Approve Claim (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #81264 THROUGH #81448 FOR THE WEEK OF Checks JULY 25, 2005, IN THE AMOUNT OF $206,943.97. Claim for (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM DEBBIE APPLEBY Damaees ($856.89). Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 2, 2005 Page 1 Hwy 99 Traffic Circulation and (F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH Safety Study COMMUNITY TRANSIT WITH REGARD TO FUNDING FOR HIGHWAY 99 TRAFFIC CIRCULATION AND SAFETY STUDY. Resit 1104 Edmonds Nigbt (G) RESOLUTION NO. 1104 SUPPORTING EDMONDS NIGHT OUT ON AUGUST 4, 2005. Out ITEM (E): APPROVAL OF LIST OF EDMONDS BUSINESSES APPLYING FOR RENEWAL OF Liquor Control THEIR LIQUOR LICENSES WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR CONTROL Board I BOARD COUNCILMEMBER MOORE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAWSON, FOR APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM E. MOTION CARRIED (4 -0 -1), COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARIN ABSTAINED. Interim 3A. INTRODUCTION OF INTERIM MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE DOUG FAIR Municipal Court Judge Mayor Haakenson introduced Doug Fair, Interim Municipal Court Judge, who was out of town last week when the Council approved his appointment. Judge Fair introduced his family, remarking on the importance of their support. He expressed sadness with the unfortunate events that brought him to this position but was honored Mayor Haakenson appointed him to fulfill the year as the Edmonds Municipal Court Judge. He was thankful his appointment was met with the Council's unanimous approval and humbled by the trust the City placed in him. Judge Fair relayed a conversation with Mayor Haakenson regarding how he wanted the City's court to be perceived as fair, agreeing that was how justice should be dispensed. He commented on the dedicated and experienced court staff and competent and well- trained police officers. He pledged to do his best to make Edmonds Municipal Court a place where attorneys looked forward to practicing, where litigants had a meaningful opportunity to be heard, where victims' voices were heard and where criminals were punished for their misdeeds as well as provided tools and opportunities to learn from their mistakes. He believed in an open, accountable and responsive court and believed public service was not an oxymoron, promising his door was always open to answer questions or address any concerns the community might have. He thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve the community as Edmonds Municipal Court Judge. The Council each congratulated Judge Fair. Automated 3B. PRESENTATION REGARDING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS External Defibrillators Training and Safety Fire Chief Mark Correira provided a history of the Edmonds Fire Safety Foundation, established in 1996, whose mission was to work closely with the Edmonds Fire Department in pursuing activities in the best interest of fire safety and prevention. The Foundation's activities include a garage sale, Edmonds Night Out, Centennial Fire Department celebration, sale of 100 years of Edmonds Fire Department books, sale of raffle tickets and collecting donations from Edmonds citizens. To date their donations have exceeded $100,000; their initial purchase was a thermal imaging camera which was followed by two additional thermal imaging cameras, a sewing machine and the establishment of a Helping Hands program which provides funds to the firefighters to assist citizens experiencing a short term crisis. The Foundation's most recent purchase was seven automatic external defibrillators (AED) at a cost of $17,200 installed in City Hall, the Senior Center, the Frances Anderson Center, Yost Pool, the Public Works building, the library and the Police /Court/Council Chambers. Chief Correira described an AED, a computerized medical device programmed to evaluate a person's heart rhythm and deliver an electrical shock if needed. An AED uses voice prompts, lights and text Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 2, 2005 Page 2 messages to tell the rescuer the necessary steps. An AED would allow the lay - public an opportunity to use equipment that could make a difference in the save rate of a person suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. The AED's basic function was to fix abnormal heart rhythms, ventricular defibrillation, a chaotic rhythm within the heart that did not allow the heart to pump blood. The AED shocks the heart and resets the node governing the speed, rate and contractility of the heart. This equipment was very important because the chances of survival diminished by 7 -10% for every minute that passed without oxygen to the brain via the AED or CPR. He summarized having the AED available for use in the field dramatically increased survivability. Chief Correira briefly described the frequency of sudden cardiac arrest and who was at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, commenting although 65 was the median age, multiple events have occurred in high schools in recent years. He compared deaths from sudden cardiac arrest to car accidents, breast cancer, prostate cancer and house fires, pointing out sudden cardiac arrest occurred far more frequently. Chief Correira described the AED program process that includes determining the needs of the community, selecting a medical program director to oversee the program (Edmonds uses the physician that the City uses to oversee the paramedic program), identifying locations, identifying funding source to purchase an AED, offering AED and CPR training, implementing the program, and reevaluating to ensure the units are in appropriate locations and available to the public. He displayed several pictures of the AED unit and staff utilizing the AED. Edmonds Fire Safety Foundation President Greg Jorgenson expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to assist the City's firefighters and citizens with emergency issues. He remarked on Edmonds' 44% survival rate compared to Seattle's 34% survival rate. The purchase of the AED units provided the Foundation an opportunity to spend the money they have collected and assist the City by placing the AED units in locations that are readily available. He identified several Edmonds Fire Safety Foundation representatives in the audience. Councilmember Moore inquired how often the AED units in Edmonds had been used. Chief Correira replied fortunately they had not been used at all yet; they were an insurance policy. Councilmember Moore commented the 44% survival rate was prior to installation of the AED. Chief Correira answered yes, explaining there were some AEDs purchased privately available in the community. Councilmember Moore inquired about the process for rearming the AED after use. Chief Correira described the negligible process for rearming the units, explaining the units were very intuitive to use and very fail -safe to maintain. He foresaw AEDs would eventually be available for sale similar to a smoke detector or fire extinguisher. Councilmember Moore expressed her thanks to the Edmonds Fire Safety Foundation. Council President Marin added his thanks to the Foundation for the tremendous service they provide to the community. All Electronic 4. City Council Agenda and Packets PRESENTATION REGARDING THE ALL ELECTRONIC CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND PACKETS City Clerk Sandy Chase explained staff has been working with Destiny Software to develop a program that would allow the City to prepare and distribute the complete City Council packet electronically on the City's website. She noted the Council agenda, minutes and claim checks are currently available on the website, and the new program will take the city to the next level of providing access to all items on the agenda. She introduced Dean and Desta Dickinson, Destiny Software. Dean Dickinson, Destiny Software, recalled when discussing forms automation with staff several months ago, staff mentioned Council's interest in automating the agenda process. He commented several other cities have since communicated with him and with Ms. Chase regarding automating their agendas. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 2, 2005 Page 3 Mr. Dickinson reviewed the process by which the public could access the web -based application via an icon on the City's website. The public could access each item via clicking on a hyperlink that would display a synopsis of the agenda memo. Attachments are also accessed via a hyperlink, displaying a PDF version of the document and allowing the public to print documents. One of the advantages of this process was documents may be available to the public sooner, allowing them more time to read documents. A feature was also available that would allow the public to submit comments via the website to the City Clerk who could then publish their comments to the website. He reviewed a similar internal view agenda feature that provided Council and staff an overview of future agenda items. Mr. Dickinson described how items would be added to an agenda, routing of agenda items prior to finalizing the agenda, and the City's Clerk's editing capabilities. He concluded this process would save a tremendous amount of paper; department heads would no longer receive paper copies and in the future Council could access the agenda items electronically or continue to receive a paper copy. He explained the most time consuming parts of preparing the agenda was collating and preparing the packets. Once the electronic agenda was completed, a "print -all" button would print the agenda, agenda memos and all attachments. He explained the system would be in a test phase for the next month with rollout anticipated by early October. Councilmember Moore asked where Destiny Software was located. Mr. Dickinson answered Woodinville. Councilmember Moore asked if this system was written specifically for Edmonds. Mr. Dickinson answered only Edmonds thus far, explaining Edmonds had a very good reputation among City Clerks and they were waiting to see how the system worked for Edmonds. Councilmember Dawson asked why attachments would be a PDF file. Mr. Dickinson answered that was to assist the public who may not have the same software that staff used to create a document. Prohibit Certain 5. PROPOSED INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE PROHIBITING STORAGE FACILITIES AS A Uses in the CG and CG -2 PERMITTED PRIMARY AND SECONDARY USE IN THE CG AND CG-2 ZONES. Zones Economic Development Director Jennifer Gerend explained the proposal is an interim ordinance for Hwy. 99 as reviewed and recommended by the Community /Development Services Committee. She explained the Hwy. 99 Task Force, chaired by Council President Marin, has worked with consultants over the past year on two studies in an effort to more fully understand a variety of factors that influence development in the Hwy. 99 corridor and how the City can aid economic development in that area. Following the completion of the Makers consultant study, a May 2004 Hwy. 99 Task Force memo recommended limiting certain uses that did not generate significant revenues for the City yet occupy a large amount of land such as storage, ground floor residential and mobile home park uses. Ms. Gerend explained the Planning Board has not yet had an opportunity to study this and other issues related to the Hwy. 99 corridor due to a number of other items on their agenda. Continuing to allow these outright uses in the meantime could hinder retail and commercial redevelopment that would generate greater revenues for the City. Due to the limited amount of land likely to redevelop and the City's need to proactively encourage increased sales tax revenues, she recommended an interim zoning ordinance to prohibit new storage, ground floor residential and mobile home park uses until further study has been completed. She explained the proposed ordinance was reviewed by the Community /Development Services Committee and recommended for full Council action. Mayor Haakenson advised the interim ordinance established a date for a public hearing. Ord# 3558 COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOORE, TO Prohibit Certain ADOPT INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3558 TO PROHIBIT NEW STORAGE, GROUND Uses in the CG FLOOR RESIDENTIAL AND MOBILE HOME PARK USES IN THE CG AND CG2 ZONES. and CG -2 Zones MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 2, 2005 Page 4 Government 6. REPORT AND REQUEST FOR ACTION REGARDING GOVERNMENT RELATIONS IN Relations in WASHINGTON DC. Washington DC Community Services Director Stephen Clifton recalled on June 28, the Council packet contained information related to staff's success in securing federal appropriations for the Edmonds Crossing project and Edmonds Center for the Arts over the past several years. As a result of that success, a number of inquiries have been submitted to the City from consultants inquiring about the City's interest in utilizing a government relations specialist or lobbyist to help promote Edmonds causes, secure federal appropriations, etc. Although the Council previously expressed interest in utilizing a government relations specialist or lobbyist, the Council requested he determine what other cities utilized a lobbyist in Washington DC and the cost, and whether they were happy with the services of the lobbyist. Mr. Clifton reported on his contact with 15 cities, explaining ten currently used a consultant, individual, firm or have a person in -house who works on issues related to lobbying in Washington DC. The highest amounts spent include Everett ($108,000), Burien ($100,000) and Vancouver ($83,000). In the case of Everett, their lobbyist works on a number of complex issues associated with the Port of Everett and Boeing. Likewise, Burien with SeaTac airport nearby utilizes their consultants to address issues related to flight paths, transportation mitigation, etc. He reviewed amounts paid by other cities, Bellevue $49,000, Federal Way $48,000, Tacoma $35,000, Shoreline $30,000 and Puyallup $10,000. He noted the amounts related to the level of activity the consultants were asked to provide. He noted Renton recently issued a Request for Qualifications asking for a consultant/individual/firm to perform federal lobbying activities on their behalf and Redmond was considering a lobbyist. Mr. Clifton stated many cities originally hired government relations specialists /lobbyists to work in Olympia and found they also needed a contact in Washington DC to promote federal appropriations. Several cities indicated that cities without a contact in Washington DC were less likely to secure funding compared to cities with a contact. The cities with a contact in Washington DC stated these contacts were highly valuable and although it was difficult to quantify their importance, all felt they received their money's worth. These cities also indicated the lobbyist /government relations specialist also assisted with arranging meetings for Councilmembers in Washington DC, as well as maintaining contact with federal representatives, senators and staff which relieves City staff from these duties. He advised three of the 15 cities he contacted, Bothell, Kirkland and Mukilteo, did not participate in federal lobbying but stated it was something they had or were considering. Mr. Clifton concluded federal appropriations were typically submitted in late February or early March and the appropriations process typically ended in October or November, an eight month timeframe when a city could most effectively utilize a lobbyist. Using the amount expended by Federal Way, Bellevue and Shoreline ($35,000 - $48,000), he estimated the cost at $3,000 - $4,000 per month, or $24,000 - $32,000 as the maximum amount the City would need to expend to secure a competent firm. Of the consultants referenced in the agenda memo, each city was satisfied with the consultant they used. He suggested issuing a Request for Qualifications and targeting the firms that other cities utilized. For Councilmember Dawson, Mr. Clifton advised the City paid lobbyist Mike Doubleday $14,000 per year. Councilmember Dawson observed it may not be cost effective for the City to have an in -house lobbyist. Mr. Clifton advised only Bellingham had an in -house Government Relations Director and his salary was approximately $85,000 per year. Councilmember Dawson expressed her support for utilizing the services of a government relations specialist/lobbyist in Washington DC. Councilmember Moore commented every contractor would examine their own staff for conflicts of interest and ensure they were not representing a city that would preclude them from representing Edmonds. Mr. Clifton agreed. For Councilmember Moore, Mr. Clifton described the annual federal appropriation cycle whereby cities submitted requests to their federal representative who then attempts to include the project as a line item in Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 2, 2005 Page 5 the appropriations budget. The budget was then submitted to the joint House /Senate conference who negotiated a final budget. If the appropriation was included in the budget approved by the joint House /Senate, the President must then sign the bill for it to be approved. Recalling a recent newspaper article where Senator Murray warned about the difficulty in obtaining federal funds, Councilmember Moore supported Edmonds seeking every advantage they could including utilizing the services of a government relations specialist /lobbyist in Washington DC.. Councilmember Moore inquired about the City's highest priorities at the federal level. Mr. Clifton answered transportation, pointing out that was the highest priority for every city he contacted. Council President Marin clarified the Council authorizing staff to issue a Request for Qualifications did not obligate the City to enter into a contract. Mr. Clifton agreed, explaining once a Request for Qualifications was issued, qualified firms /individuals would submit statements of qualifications for review. Council President Marin commented the relatively low cost estimated by staff warranted further consideration. Councilmember Olson commented the use of a government relations specialist/lobbyist would also free up the time Mr. Clifton currently spent pursuing federal appropriations. Mr. Clifton agreed it would although he would monitor the contract, educate the contractor, review invoices, etc. 2005 Mid -Year 7. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2005 MID -YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT Budget Amendment Administrative Services Director Dan Clements explained there were 20 items in the 2005 mid -year budget amendment totaling approximately $2.3 million of the City's $70 million budget. He highlighted three items that comprised $2.1 million of the total amount —$1 million for a screening project at the treatment plant; $758,000 for facility energy improvements at the library, Public Works Safety building and City Hall; and $329,000 for labor and collective bargaining adjustments. Mayor Haakenson pointed out the amendments had all been previously approved by the Council and were reviewed by the Finance Committee at their last meeting. Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the public hearing. There were no members of the public who wished to speak and Mayor Haakenson closed the public hearing. COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OLSON, FOR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 3559, AMENDING THE 2005 BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Proposed 8. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE PARKING CODE Changes to the Parking Code Traffic Engineer Darrell Smith displayed a map identifying a variety of clerical and housekeeping amendments. He explained the City has installed various 5 and 15 minute parking zones that were not codified making it difficult to enforce the time limits. Similarly several loading zones have been installed although they are codified under State law. He identified additional 5 minute parking zones in front of the Frances Anderson Center front doors to accommodate loading /unloading of facility users. Mr. Smith displayed a map and identified existing 3 -hour parking zones and additional streets identified by staff where the 3 -hour parking zone could logically be expanded. Staff mailed over 700 parking surveys to the streets identified for expansion of the 3 -hour parking zone. Feedback from the survey included not installing additional signs if parking was not an issue as evidenced by favorable results from only five of the 25 roadway segments surveyed. He highlighted the percentages of negative and positive feedback by street. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 2, 2005 Page 6 Mr. Smith explained the revised parking ordinance proposes to expand the 3 -hour parking zone in five locations: 3rd Avenue North from 4th Avenue North to the 600 block of Third Avenue North, on Daley Street from 3rd Avenue North to 6th Avenue North, on 4th Avenue North from Edmonds Street to Daley Street, on Bell Street from 5th Avenue North to 6th Avenue North, and on Walnut Street from 3rd Avenue South to 5th Avenue South. He advised 1 -hour parking was also proposed across from the performing arts center on 4th Avenue. Mr. Smith advised several citizens and users of the Frances Anderson Center supported the addition of 3- hour parking around the facility. This issue was discussed at length by the Parking Committee as well as with the Parks and Recreation Department who preferred to communicate with their employees and instructors not to park in front of the facility. The Parking Committee also discussed the availability of disability parking on City streets. He identified the 12 existing on- street disability parking stalls scattered throughout the downtown area and a 300 -foot radius around those parking spaces, the distance a person with a disability could reasonably navigate. He also identified blocks that currently contained disability parking spaces. He displayed a map of the existing on- street disability parking stalls and the seven proposed disability parking stalls. He recalled additional on- street disability stalls were discussed nearly three years ago; during that same time period the Federal Government was considering mandating on- street disability standards. Those standards have not yet been developed and the Parking Committee recommends moving forward and designating these additional on- street disability stalls. Mr. Smith explained as the Parking Committee discussed the 3 -hour parking zone, another component arose, residential parking permits. These permits provide residents with an exemption from the 3 -hour parking limit. In response to concern that these parking permits, which must be displayed in the rear window of vehicles, contained the block of the residents street, it is recommended that color parking zones be established. Councilmember Moore inquired about parking enforcement efforts. Police Chief David Stern explained after the Council approved an additional parking enforcement officer, the hiring process resulted in the top candidate declining the position and the second candidate not able to meet the requirements of the background investigation. Staff is in the final stages of the second hiring process and anticipate the person will be hired by mid - September. Councilmember Moore inquired whether the color -coded parking permits would aid enforcement. Chief Stern replied it may make enforcement slightly easier and expressed his support for the color -coded system for privacy reasons. Councilmember Moore asked whether the Parking Committee had considered an annual pass for ferry computers who park on City streets so that an appropriate area could be designated and the City could collect revenue from the permits. Mr. Smith advised the concept had been considered in the past; if that was something the Council wanted to consider, the advice of the City Attorney should be sought. Because the streets are public, it is difficult to identify who could be charged for parking. Councilmember Moore asked if the intent of the one hour parking on the street in front of the performing arts center was to deter patrons from parking there, noting the performing arts center would include a surface parking lot. Mr. Smith agreed, noting the one -hour parking would provide short term parking for vendors, etc. He envisioned shorter parking restrictions for the area in front of the building may be necessary in the future. Councilmember Moore noted the performing arts center surface parking lot would include disabled parking stalls. Mr. Smith agreed, explaining all new development was required to have a minimum of one disability parking stall per 25 stalls. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 2, 2005 Page 7 Councilmember Moore relayed comments from the public regarding employees parking on downtown streets, noting that would likely be addressed once enforcement was underway. With regard to parking infractions, she referred to the $250 fine for unauthorized parking in a handicapped zone, questioning why the fine for parking in a fire zone was only $30. Mr. Smith advised the Parking Committee had not suggested any change to the parking infraction penalties. Councilmember Moore suggested the Committee consider increasing the penalty for parking in a fire zone and/or making all parking penalties the same. Mr. Smith offered to research the RCW to determine if they established the penalty and email his findings to the Council. For Councilmember Plunkett, Mr. Smith explained there were mixed opinions regarding the proposed parking restrictions on Daley Street. He agreed there was currently parking available on Daley Street but envisioned parking availability issues may arise once the usage of the performing arts center increased. He recalled the use of that facility four years ago generated significant peaks in parking and there were several complaints regarding parking on Daley and the surrounding area. Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the public hearing. He advised the Council received letters and emails from Kathleen Ray who favored expansion of the 3 -hour parking zone on Daley Street parking, Gail Milholland who favored the proposed changes, Mary Ann and Robert Colegrove who were opposed to expanding the 3 -hour parking zone on Daley, and Jerry Kaczka on 3rd Avenue South who supported the Parking Committee's recommendations. Charles Karczewski, Edmonds, referred to the statement in the agenda memo about direction from the Federal Government that on- street parking for persons with disabilities would be required but how much dedicated on- street parking for persons with disabilities was unknown. He noted parking for the disabled had been a requirement since 1991, requiring at least 2% of the total or at least one disabled parking space in parking areas of 200 spaces or fewer and one additional space for each 100 spaces over 200. ADA required that every eight accessible spaces but no less than one be designated as van - accessible. He noted the proposed changes to the Parking Code did not designate any disabled parking spaces on Main Street. He suggested consideration be given to locating disabled parking stalls closer to stores. Carol Hahn, Edmonds, advised RCW 46.16.381 established the $250 penalty for unauthorized parking in a handicapped zone. She agreed with Councilmember Moore's suggestion to increase the penalty for parking in a fire zone. She identified several minor edits in the proposed Parking Code. She pointed out none of the parking improvements the Council adopted over two years ago had been accomplished including: moving the stall in front of City Hall south by five car lengths where the crown of the street is less hazardous; lengthening the stall furthest to the east on Main Street at the Frances Anderson Center by five feet or moving it to the east side of the curb cut to move the stall away from the utility pole; moving the stall westbound on Dayton at Frances Anderson Center west of the curb cut; signing the loading zones at 4th and Main and 5th and Main so that they could be used for disability parking; establishing a new disability parking stall in front of the Boys & Girls Club; and identifying /signing disability parking stalls in City Park. She noted those improvements were not included in the proposed Parking Code. She pointed out the stall at 5th and Howell was not non - conforming; State law required a sign but not painting. Fred Rudnick, Edmonds, President West Wind Condominium Association, expressed his support for the change in the proposed Parking Code that affected the two parking spaces in front of their building. Stuart Thompson, Edmonds, expressed his support for the proposed change to parking time limits on Daley Street. He noted this would address the ferry commuter parking as well as parking by patrons of the performing arts center. Bethany Record, Seattle, representing businesses and residents in a building on James Street, expressed support for the proposed ADA parking spaces, finding them a step in the right direction. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 2, 2005 Page 8 Don Kreiman, Edmonds, Parking Committee Member, explained during consideration of these recommendations, a citizen proposed an idea to the committee and the vote to recommend the idea to the Council was 3 -3 with one abstention. Therefore, the idea was not included in the recommendations. The idea was to limit parking adjacent to and surrounding the Frances Anderson Center and playfield to three hours. Currently, City employees, vendors and others are allowed to park all day in those spaces although . parking is usually available across the street. Increased turnover in the parking would create more spaces for parents with children, seniors and other users without crossing a busy street. The concern of some Parking Committee Members was how to implement this idea. The Parks & Recreation Director spoke with employees and vendors at the Anderson Center and they agreed to make an effort to park across the street. Although some Committee Members found this sufficient, he did not, pointing out that was a temporary fix requiring constant monitoring. He urged the Council to limit parking adjacent to the Anderson Center and playfield to three hours. He referred to Section 8.52.020, commenting it was difficult to determine after reading the ordinance who was eligible for residential parking permits, whether it was only those with insufficient off - street parking for cars they own/control and if so, he was uncertain what "control" meant. Ron Wambolt, Edmonds, referred to areas where overnight parking was restricted, specifically on Dayton between 5th and 6 "', the block where he lived and where there were three condominium buildings. He questioned where an overnight visitor would park, commenting prohibiting overnight parking seemed very restrictive particularly when there were no parking problems in that area. As there were only 2 -3 cars parked overnight in that area now, he suggested this restriction be eliminated. Stephen Salyer, Edmonds, suggested the City install "disability priority zone" signage to encourage people to leave close -by parking stalls for disabled persons. Ronnie Gendron, Edmonds, commented she and her family used the Frances Anderson Center on average 3 -5 times per week. Three years ago she presented a petition to the Council signed by 459 people requesting a crosswalk and 3 -way stop sign which the City installed. She explained over 1,000 people used the Anderson. Center each day and she objected to City employees and those with businesses in the Anderson Center occupying the adjacent parking on Main and Dayton. She noted the 3 -hour limit on Main and Dayton ended at the library; she recommended it be extended up Main, across 8th and down Dayton to connect to the existing 3 -hour parking zone. The request for employees to park across the street worked temporarily, but now those spaces were again occupied by employees. Roger Oliver, Edmonds, referred to the methods of identification referred to in Section 8.48.169, pointing out the State only used hang tags, placards and license plates. With regard to the on- street parking on the west side of Railroad Avenue, 45 feet south of Main Street, which is currently signed load/unload for disabled persons, he recommended against designating it a disabled parking stall due to its use as a load/unload area for the ferry. With regard to the term "disability /handicap," he objected to the use of the word "handicap." He pointed out the lack of curb cuts required him to travel in the traffic lane to reach the upper level old Mill Town. He also pointed out the absence of a curb cut at the northwest corner of 3rd Avenue and Main Street. Roger Hertrich, Edmonds, suggested the comments of Mr. Oliver and others be considered by the Public Safety Committee and appropriate revisions be made to the proposed Parking Code. He referred to the need for proof for stopping, standing or parking in a prohibited area, suggesting there be a definition of "standing." He noted some sections used "park" and other sections used "stop, stand or park," suggesting consistency throughout the document. He suggested substituting "occupy." He noted the prohibition against stopping, standing or parking would not allow someone to use the zone for drop off or to temporarily occupy the space such as to use a cell phone. He suggested staff investigate which areas would be more appropriate for a 5 -10 minute loading zone. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Haakenson closed the public hearing. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 2, 2005 Page 9 Councilmember Plunkett referred to Mr. Karczewski's comments that even with the additional spaces, disability parking spaces were inadequate. Mr. Smith stated staff's understanding was that there was no direct requirement for cities to provide on- street disability parking at this time. Council President Marin asked whether the fire zones would be posted with signs stating the penalty amount if the City were to increase the penalty. Mr. Smith answered most fire zones were not signed. Council President Marin recalled when the Council first considered some of the on- street parking spaces, he invited Mr. Karczewski to meet him downtown and they identified the angle on the space near City Hall was problematic and a utility pole obstructed the space on the south side of the Frances Anderson Center. He recalled changes were not made at that time due to a lack of funding; now that some funding for those improvements was available, he suggested staff review the record and pursue those changes. Councilmember Dawson expressed support for the color -coded parking permit system. She expressed concern that the previous changes Ms. Hahn referred to had not been made. Mr. Smith stated he was uncertain whether it was a Committee action or a full Council action. It was the intent of staff to provide on- street disability parking even though the geometries of a street typically do not comply with ADA. Councilmember Dawson referred to the comment that there were no disabled parking spaces on Main Street and asked whether the Parking Committee was aware of that. Mr. Smith displayed a map identifying the proposed disability parking stalls, pointing out one stall was within a few feet of Main Street, one was mid -block on 4th Avenue between Main and Dayton, and one was in front of City Hall. Councilmember Dawson supported having a disability parking space on Main Street to illustrate the City welcomed disabled persons. She suggested staff research requirements for on- street disability parking spaces prior to Council action. She further suggested the Parking Code be scheduled on the August or September Public Safety Committee meeting. (A brief discussion ensued regarding staff's time constraints to make the proposed changes in time for review by the August Committee meeting.) Councilmember Moore agreed with Councilmember Dawson's suggestion to have the Public Safety Committee review the suggested changes to the Parking Code. She thanked citizens for the amendments they suggested, agreeing with the need for a disability parking space on Main Street, expanding the 3- hour parking near the Frances Anderson Center, and reconsidering the no overnight parking in residential zones, and the definition of "standing." Mr. Smith explained the prohibition on overnight parking referred only to trailered vehicles or vehicles over 10,000 lbs. Council President Marin suggested the City Clerk's staff assist with proofreading and incorporating the proposed changes. City Clerk Sandy Chase answered they would be willing to assist but there may be technical issues that would need to be addressed by the Traffic Engineer. Councilmember Plunkett pointed out these revisions to the Parking Code were in response to changes made to the Code previously. He pointed out most of the revisions to the Parking Code were the result of citizen suggestions and it had taken over a year of the Parking Committee's and staff's efforts to reach this point. He agreed with staff researching whether the Council had previously taken action on the items referred to by Ms. Hahn. He supported having the Public Safety Committee consider the proposed edits, schedule approval on the Consent Agenda and the Parking Committee consider the more substantive changes suggested tonight as future amendments. Councilmembers Olson and Moore agreed. Councilmember Dawson (Public Safety Committee Chair) offered to make the edits herself and research conflicts with ADA rather than scheduling it on the Public Safety Committee agenda. It was the consensus of the Council to schedule continued deliberation on the proposed changes to the Parking Code on a future Council agenda. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 2, 2005 Page 10 Councilmember Plunkett commended Mr. Smith for his efforts, advising he had received several positive comments from citizens about their contact with Mr. Smith. 9. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Tony Shapiro, Edmonds, pointed out a right -hand transit lane on Hwy. 99 in Lynnwood and Edmonds gbt -lama that prohibited vehicles from turning right at intersections was very restrictive. He referred to Transit Lane on p g g �' xwy 99 improvements on Evergreen Way in Everett which expanded it to three lanes in each direction and did not include a transit lane, concluding Evergreen Way carried more vehicles more efficiently than Hwy. 99. He urged the Council to consider removing the onus of a dedicated transit lane. girt Stephen Salyer, Edmonds, provided each Councilmember a video CD of "9/11 Commission Report: commission Omissions and Distortions," commenting on the importance of the Council being aware of what really report happened. Ron Wambolt, Edmonds, disagreed with the comments made by Mr. Smith that the restriction on overnight overnight parking was for trailered vehicles and vehicles over 10 000 lbs. pointing out the language in Parking g p g > p g the ordinance states no person shall park a vehicle for a period of time longer than 3 -hours between the hours of midnight and 6 p.m. He recommended this be reconsidered for the area in front of the three condominiums on Dayton Street. Afferaalle Don Kreiman, Edmonds, recalled when Mark Hinshaw addressed the Planning Board last Wednesday, xoasing one of the issues he raised was that the population was getting older and living longer, healthier lives. He also pointed out that as the population ages, many lose the ability to drive and experience more traffic accidents. Mr. Kreiman pointed out downtown Edmonds was an ideal, pedestrian friendly place for people to live where many services were within walking distance. However, it did not have any affordable housing. He concluded many seniors were in a difficult dilemma; give up driving and ask for rides or find an affordable place to live with services within walking distance. He emphasized there were many older residents of Edmonds who could not afford to live downtown; only the wealthy could afford to live downtown. He urged the Council to read the Planning Board's minutes. Building Roger Hertrich, Edmonds, commended the Council for their discussion last week when all xeiglts Councilmembers clarified their positions. He referred to a comment by Councilmember Moore that 35 feet would be better, and to her motion for the height limit in the area around the fountain to be 25 feet plus 8 feet. Next, he referred to a comment by Councilmember Olson that if the Council did not allow 33 -foot buildings, downtown would die. He questioned how Councilmember Olson reached this conclusion and suggested she present the factual basis for her conclusion. Disalled Roger Oliver, Edmonds, explained the only State mandated requirement for a disabled parking stall was Parking a vertical sign on a post; the blue- and -white symbol on the ground was not required. The Police Department cannot ticket a vehicle parked in a space signed only with the symbol on the ground, it must be on a sign. He pointed out City Park had only two legally signed disabled parking stalls with vertical signs in the upper parking lot near the entrance although the Parks Department installs additional, temporary disabled parking signs during events such as concerts. The three paved and marked disabled parking spaces in the lower lot in City Park were not legal /ticketable as they did not have vertical signage. Building Steve Bernheim, Edmonds, referred to Councilmember Wilson's challenge at last week's Council xeiglts meeting to his interpretation of the continued misinterpretation about the so- called 30 -foot building heights. He explained the Code stated building heights in the BC zone were 25 feet with a footnote regarding 5 feet for incentives. He recalled that the lawsuit over the misinterpretation of building heights was in regard to a 30 -foot building, which was declared illegal by the Superior Court. He explained the Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 2, 2005 Page 11 reason he opposed that building, proposed to be constructed across a 16-foot alley behind his home, was because it would have been four stories on the alley side (parking, commercial and two floors of condominiums). He clarified he did not care what the height limit was, he did not want to see a 40-foot, 4-story building adjacent to an alley because of the mass of such a building. 10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS Mayor Haakenson had no report. • 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS There were no Council comments. With no further business,the Council meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. G 'Y Hoy' NSON, MAYOR ANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 2,2005 Page 12 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex 250 5th Avenue North 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. AUGUST 2, 2005 7:00 p.m. - Call to Order/Flag Salute 1. Approval of Agenda 2. Consent Agenda Items (A) Roll Call (B) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2005. (C) Approval of claim checks #81264 through #81448 for the week of July 25, 2005, in the amount of$206,943.97.* *Information regarding claim checks may be viewed electronically at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us (D) Acknowledge receipt of Claim for Damages from Debbie Appleby ($856.89). (E) Approval of list of Edmonds businesses applying for renewal of their Liquor Licenses with the Washington State Liquor Control Board. (F) Authorization for Mayor to sign Interlocal Agreement with Community Transit with regard to funding for Highway 99 Traffic Circulation and Safety Study. (G) Proposed resolution supporting Edmonds Night Out on August 4, 2005. 3. (15 Min.) Presentation regarding Automated External Defibrillators. 4. (15 Min.) Presentation regarding the all electronic City Council Agenda and Packets. 5. ( 5 Min.) Proposed interim zoning ordinance prohibiting storage facilities as a permitted primary and secondary use in the CG and CG2 zones. 6. (15 Min.) Report and request for action regarding government relations in Washington DC. 7. (15 Min.) Public Hearing on the 2005 mid-year budget amendment. 8. (60 Min.) Public Hearing on proposed changes to the Parking Code. Page 1 of 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA August 2, 2005 9. Audience Comments (3 Minute Limit Per Person)* *Regarding matters not listed on the Agenda as Public Hearings or Closed Record Review. 10. ( 5 Min.) Mayor's Comments 11. (15 Min.) Council Comments ADJOURN Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Please contact the City Clerk at(425) 771-0245 with 24 hours advance notice for special accommodations. A delayed telecast of the meeting appears on cable television-Government Access Channel 21. Page 2 of 2