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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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