08/17/2004 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
August 17, 2004
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
Deanna Dawson, Council President Pro Tern
Jeff Wilson, Councilmember
Peggy Pritchard Olson, Councilmember
Richard Marin, Councilmember
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Michael Plunkett, Council President
Mauri Moore, Councilmember
Dave Orvis, Councilmember
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
David Stern, Chief of Police
Duane Bowman, Development Services Director
Dan Clements, Administrative Services Director
Brian McIntosh, Acting Parks & Recreation Dir.
Noel Miller, Public Works Director
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM DAWSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
Agenda OLSON, TO ADD AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE WILLOW CREEK
OUTFALL PIPE EXTENSION PROJECT TO THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
DAWSON, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
8/33//04Ve
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 3, 2004.
Minutes
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #73033 THROUGH #73193 FOR THE WEEK OF
Approve
AUGUST 2, 2004, IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,693.64. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS
Claim
#73205 THROUGH #73360 FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 9, 2004, IN THE AMOUNT OF
Checks
$359,999.77. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSITS AND CHECKS #38791
THROUGH #38936 FOR THE PAY PERIOD JULY 16 THROUGH JULY 31, 2004, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $855,377.64.
Claim for
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM JOSHUA BOYER
Damages
($150,000), AND BILL LUND ($565.00).
Liquor
(E) APPROVAL OF LIST OF EDMONDS BUSINESSES APPLYING FOR RENEWAL OF
Control
THEIR LIQUOR LICENSES WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR CONTROL
Board
BOARD.
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Shell abarger (F) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE SHELLABARGER CREEK
Creek
Culvert EMERGENCY CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE
1 ' 4mor 1a
Historical
Society (G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN THE LEASE ADDENDUM WITH
Lease EDMONDS-SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Ord. 93511
(H) ORDINANCE NO.3511 ADOPTING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE, AMENDING
Definition of
ECDC 21.30.010 FAMILIES TO ADD A NEW PARAGRAPH D IN ORDER TO AMEND
Families
THE DEFINITION OF FAMILY TO AUTHORIZE AND PERMIT EXCHANGE
STUDENTS TO RESIDE WITH FAMILIES FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED ONE
YEAR, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE.
Ord. #3512
Travel
(I) ORDINANCE NO. 3512 AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2.25.050
Expense
RELATING TO TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Reimburse-
POLICIES, PARAGRAPH (G) AND (H), IN ORDER TO UPDATE THE CITY'S TRAVEL
ment Policy
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY.
Ord. #3513
Solicitors,
(J) ORDINANCE NO. 3513 RELATING TO LICENSING OF SOLICITORS, PEDDLERS
Peddlers and
Street
� AND STREET VENDORS; AMENDING SECTIONS 4.12.010, 4.12.010, 4.12.040, 4.12.055,
Vendors
AND 4.12.065 OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE.
Daley Street
(K) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 3, 2004 FOR THE DALEY STREET SEWER
Sewer Line
Replacement
LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BUNO
CONSTRUCTION, LLC ($683,441.15, INCLUDING SALES TAX).
willow
(L) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE WILLOW CREEK OUTFALL PIPE
Creekl Pipe
Outfal
EXTENSION PROJECT.
3.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED A REQUEST THAT THE FOLLOWING MATTER BE
Proposed
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2004:
Contract
Rezone at
CLOSED RECORD REVIEW OF THE PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION TO DENY
546 Paradise
Lane
A PROPOSED CONTRACT REZONE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 546 PARADISE
LANE. THE REQUESTED REZONE WOULD CHANGE THE ZONING FROM RS-6 TO RM-
2.14 WITH SOME LIMITING CONDITIONS. (APPLICANT: WARREN LAFON / FILE NO. R-
2004-7)
Council President Pro Tem Dawson explained this item was originally scheduled for this evening but the
City received a request from the applicant to continue the matter to September 28, 2004 due to the
unavailability of their representative. The City Clerk provided notice to all parties of record, requesting
their comments regarding the September 28 date. Two comments were submitted from parties of record
regarding the date change, indicating that although they preferred the matter be resolved as soon as
possible, they had no conflict with the September 28 date. Therefore, unless there was any conflict with
September 28, Council President Pro Tem Dawson advised the matter would be continued to that date.
Housing 4, PRESENTATION BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY (HASCO)
Authority of REGARDING SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
Snohomish
County ITO LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS.
Val Sutherland, Housing Rehabilitation Manager, Housing Authority of Snohomish County
(HASCO), explained HASCO has offered the rehabilitation loan program for the past 25 years. HASCO
offers low or no interest loans to low income homeowners to assist them with remaining in their homes
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with the emphasis on correcting health and safety items. She explained the program provides assistance
with roofs, furnaces, flooring, septic, electrical, handicapped accessibility and other health or safety items.
Terms varied from 0 — 3 % and the long term loans were adjusted to the homeowners' ability to make
payments. She noted senior and disabled households generally receive a deferred payment loan. An
applicant must have equity in the home and acceptable credit and HASCO did consider ratios although
not as stringently as banks. She summarized HASCO took the application, processed the loan,
underwrote the loan, closed the loan, conducted the inspection, monitored the contractor's work and
serviced the loan. All interest and principle repayments were then re -loaned to new borrowers.
Ms. Sutherland provided before and after photographs of a repair/rehabilitation completed for an
Edmonds man via a 0% deferred repayment loan. She explained via a partnership with the
Weatherization. Program and the assistance of the man's family, insulation, furnace repair, new roof,
kitchen remodel, new appliances, bath remodel, flooring and windows were provided. She described
another loan provided to a senior homeowner, noting low or no interest loans for repair/rehabilitation
projects were also available to families who qualified.
Ms. Sutherland displayed the HUD income eligibility requirements (household of I - $40,250, household
of 2 - $46,000, household of 3 —$ 51,750, household of 4 - $57,500, and household of 5 - $62,100). She
encouraged anyone to contact HASCO if they or someone they knew could benefit from the program.
Ms. Sutherland described the Minor Home Repair grant program for emergency housing repairs up to
$1500; the goal was to create a safe environment to allow clients to live in their homes as long as was
reasonable. She noted they also often partner with senior services and are able to provide a loan when
major repairs are required. She identified another program, the Weatherization Program of Snohomish
County, whose purpose was to conserve energy to assist low income clients via insulation, venting, air
sealing and hot water tank wraps.
Ms. Sutherland summarized the average client was a 66-year old female who had lived in her home over
30 years, lived on Social Security with an average income of $1200 per month, owned the home free and
clear and had been widowed for at least 10 years. She concluded they had assisted 54 clients in Edmonds
in the past 20 years. At Council President Pro Tern Dawson's request, Ms. Sutherland provided her
contact number: (425) 290-8499, Ext. 155.
Fans united 5. PRESENTATION BY THE FANS UNITED FOR NASCAR
for NASCAR
David Toyer, Fans United for NASCAR, a privately funded local organization, explained their
organization was enlisting the assistance of NASCAR fans to responsibly advocate for a proposal to
attract International Speedway Corporation (ISC) to build a facility in North Snohomish County. He
stated ISC planned to build, own and operate a new NASCAR track somewhere in the Pacific Northwest.
The track will include seating for 80,000 around an oval track of up to 1.5 miles. Fans United for
NASCAR has proposed a 600 acre site in North Marysville, south of 172 d. Much of the site would only
be used occasionally for ISC parking during major races and be available for other types of recreation the
remainder of the year. Mr. Toyer provided other facts regarding ISC who own and operate 12 of the
nation's major motor sports facilities including the Daytona International Speedway.
Mr. Toyer described a survey conducted in July 2004 consisting of 350 interviews among a representative
sample of Snohomish County voters. The survey revealed auto racing was the third most popular sport to
watch, ranking behind baseball and professional football. The survey also revealed that four -in -ten have
watched NASCAR in the last year, the majority do not have a favorite driver, voters are optimistic about
the direction of Snohomish County, and transportation issues and growth development are leading
concerns for county voters. With regard to the NASCAR racetrack proposal, the survey revealed most
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voters have heard about the NASCAR racetrack proposal, more than half were very or somewhat familiar
with the proposal, and six -in -ten favored a NASCAR racetrack in Snohomish County. The survey also
identified economic factors as the leading reason for supporting the racetrack and concerns about traffic
as the leading reason for opposition to the racetrack.
With regard to the North Marysville site, six -in -ten were very or somewhat familiar with the proposed
site, a plurality of voters preferred the NASCAR development over other options for the site, voters who
opposed the NASCAR racetrack proposal preferred mixed residential/commercial development at the site,
and although a majority of voters supported developing the property under a plan with SCI, many were
skeptical. He reviewed proponent message testing where respondents were read statements made by
supporters of the racetrack and asked if they were more or less likely to support the racetrack after hearing
the statement. He summarized respondents were more likely to support a racetrack if it provided year-
round family recreation, would generate at least $58 million from out-of-state visitors, contributed to the
economy, provided environmental mitigation to streams in the area, and attracted federal and state funds
to address transportation issues.
Mr. Toyer explained opposition message testing was also conducted where respondents were read
statements made by opponents of the racetrack and asked if they were more or less likely to support the
racetrack after hearing the statement. He summarized traffic was the biggest issue followed by noise. At
the conclusion of the survey, informed reactions that were surveyed revealed more than six -in -ten favored
a NASCAR racetrack in Snohomish County.
Mr. Toyer summarized the survey findings: 84% had heard something about the proposal and 57%
described themselves as familiar with it; by a 60-25% margin, voters supported locating a new 80,000
seat NASCAR racetrack in Snohomish County; supporters believed it would be good for the economy
and opponents were largely concerned about increased traffic; 60% were familiar with the potential site in
Marysville; when given four development options a plurality favored developing it into a NASCAR
racetrack while fewer than one -in -five favored any other development options; 67% believed it was very
or somewhat likely the site would be selected by ISC; traffic issues would need to be addressed as voters
were most negative after hearing the racetrack would generate significant traffic; more than two -in -three
voters were more likely to support the NASCAR racetrack proposal after hearing each of the six potential
proponent messages, and the most effective proponent message was that the racetrack at the site would
result in restored salmon bearing creeks and improved water quality as well as provide a year-round
center for family recreation.
Mr. Toyer summarized the advantages of the North. Marysville site were location, easy access to I-5,
located within the Urban Growth Area, its proximity to airports, and utility capacity. He encouraged
Snohomish County residents to "Back the Track."
Council President Pro Tem Dawson referred to the comment regarding how this project could be an
impetus for solving traffic problems in that area. Mr. Toyer advised there were no specifics yet available
for this proposal, however, his experience with development was that the opportunity to master plan for a
facility and consider traffic impacts may generate overall, long term transportation planning for the
corridor and consider potential mitigation measures as well as identify specific improvements for funding.
Council President Pro Tem Dawson inquired about the comment regarding improvement to salmon.
bearing creeks. Mr. Toyer answered it was a potential mitigation measure as the 600 acre site was located
in an area with streams. Council President Pro Tem Dawson inquired about what type of mitigation ISC
has done in other areas. Dan Flynn, Fans United for NASCAR, answered ISC has done that type of
mitigation in other areas. He commented development of the racetrack on the entire 600 acre parcel had
the potential to make the site far better than if it were developed 5-10 acres at a time.
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Council President Pro Tern Dawson asked if there were any specifics with regard to mitigation ISC had
done in other areas. Mr. Flynn answered all sites were different but the elected officials who have visited
their tracks in other cities were happy with the quality of ISC's development. Mr. Toyer advised a
specific proposal would determine what needed to be mitigated.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Ascax Rowena Miller, 8711 182"d Place SW, Edmonds, assumed that Fans United for NASCAR asked to
presentation make a presentation to the Council. She also presumed if opponents asked to make a presentation, they
would be provided a similar amount of time. Similarly, with regard to the developers who made a
presentation to the Council recently, she emphasized the importance of the Council, in an effort to
continue to reach out to the community, providing opponents equal time.
7. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF AUGUST 10 2004.
Community/ Community Services/Development Services Committee
Development
services Couneilmember Wilson reported the committee discussed proposed revisions to the Nuisance Ordinance
Committee as some provisions in the present ordinance have been in place since 1890 and need to be updated. Staff
reviewed the structure of the ordinance and will return to the committee with specific recommendations
before forwarding it to the Planning Board for review. Next, the committee was provided a progress
report on the Critical Areas Ordinance update. With regard to the update of the Downtown. Waterfront
Plan, staff also provided information regarding development trends in the BC zone since 1980. An open
house is scheduled on August 25 regarding the Comprehensive Plan/Critical Areas update at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Hall Brackett Room. The last item the committee discussed was administrative variances and
conditional use permits. The committee referred the review of administrative variances and conditional
use permits to the Planning Board for a recommendation with specific direction to consider the review
criteria for conditional use permits to make them more enforceable and measurable.
Finance
Finance Committee
committee Councilmember Marin reported the committee reviewed an eight year lease extension between the City
and Edmonds -South Snohomish County Historical Society for the Carnegie Library; this item was
approved on tonight's Consent Agenda. Next, the committee reviewed a proposed change to the City's
rules governing employee travel; the change would eliminate per diem meal reimbursement in favor of
employees being reimbursed the actual cost of meals. This item was also approved on tonight's Consent
Agenda. The committee also reviewed the mid -year financial report.
8. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Haakenson had no report.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Presentations Council President Pro Tem Dawson responded to Ms. Miller's comment, explaining the Fans United for
and NASCAR requested to be scheduled on the agenda. She assured an opposition group would be provided
Opposing
Viewpoints equal time. Although she understood citizens' concern with City staff providing a presentation that
may/may not seem one sided, she pointed out that an opposing viewpoint was not always provided on all
issues. Mayor Haakenson clarified it was not City staff that prepared the presentation regarding building
heights. Council President Pro Tem Dawson clarified the presentation was prepared at the request of
some Councilmembers and staff may have assisted. She agreed it would be appropriate to schedule a
presentation by citizens with an opposing viewpoint if there was anyone who wished to do so.
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y Park Council President Pro Tem Dawson commented on the City Park concert she hosted, noting it reminded
nce. her what a great city Edmonds was and how fortunate residents were to live here.
ommunity Councilmember Marin commented on graffiti on a Community Transit bus stop near his home that stated,
ransic "you must be poor to have to ride the bus." He noted one of his Council appointments was to the Board
of Community Transit and for the past 3-4 months he has been riding the bus fairly frequently, initially to
familiarize himself with the buses and later because he liked riding the bus. After challenging himself to
ride the bus all week, he rode 25 buses during the first week of August, drove his car four times and rode
his bicycle several times. Noting that a number of people have stopped to offer him a ride after seeing
him at a bus stop, he assured he was not riding the bus because he was in distress but rather was riding the
bus for a purpose.
Councilmember Marin commented on the difference between riding the bus to shop and attend meetings
versus riding the bus to a single daily designation, acknowledging there was some anxiety associated with
making connections to reach a destination. He noted via this effort, he had gotten Community Transit to
improve their website and begin improvements to bus stops; the next adventure will be to triple
Community Transit's expenditures on bus shelters. He urged those with concerns regarding public transit
to contact him due to his ability via his position on the Community Transit Board to assist with
implementing improvements. He summarized there were opportunities to improve bus service so that it
was a resource to the community. He compared the cost of a recent trip to Marysville at 37.5 cents per
mile by car or $16 versus the $1 bus fare.
fof Councilmember Olson thanked everyone who worked on the Taste of Edmonds, noting it was a
ds wonderful event and the reason it was so successful was because of the number of people in the
community who support it.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING TWO REAL ESTATE MATTERS
xecutive
Session
At 7:40 p.m., Mayor Haakenson recessed the Council to an Executive Session on two real estate matters.
He advised the Council would adjourn immediately following the Executive Session.
GARY SON, MAYOR
SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex
250 5t" Avenue North
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
AUGUST 17, 2004
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 August 3, 2004.
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(C) Approval of claim checks #73033 through #73193 for the week of August 2,
2004, in the amount of $225,693.64. Approval of claim checks #73205 through
#73360 for the week of August 9, 2004, in the amount of $359,999.77.
Approval of payroll direct deposits and checks #38791 through #38936 for the
pay period July 16 through July 31, 2004, in the amount of $855,377.64.*
*Information regarding claim checks may be viewed electronically at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
(D) Acknowledge receipt of Claim for Damages from Joshua Boyer ($150,000), and
Bill Lund ($565.00).
(E) Approval of list of Edmonds businesses applying for renewal of their Liquor
Licenses with the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
(F) Report on final construction costs for the Shellabarger Creek Emergency
Culvert Replacement Project and Council acceptance of project.
(G) Authorization for the Mayor to sign the Lease Addendum with Edmonds -South
Snohomish County Historical Society.
(H) Proposed Ordinance adopting an Interim Zoning Ordinance, amending ECDC
21.30.010 Families to add a new paragraph D in order to amend the definition
of family to authorize and permit exchange students to reside with families for
a period not to exceed one year, and setting a public hearing date.
(1) Proposed Ordinance amending the provisions of Section 2.25.050 relating to
travel authorization and expense reimbursement policies, paragraph (G) and
(H) in order to update the City's Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy.
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(J) Proposed Ordinance relating to licensing of Solicitors, Peddlers and Street
Vendors; amending Sections 4.12.010, 4.12.020, 4.12.040, 4.12.055, and
4.12.065 of the Edmonds City Code.
(K) Report on bids opened August 3, 2004 for the Daley Street Sewer Line
Replacement Project, and award of contract to Buno Construction, LLC
($683,441.15, including sales tax).
3. ( 5 Min.) The City Council received a request that the following matter be continued to
September 28, 2004:
Closed Record Review of the Planning Board's recommendation to deny a
proposed Contract Rezone for the property located at 546 Paradise Lane. The
requested rezone would change the zoning from RS-6 to RM-2.4 with some
limiting conditions. (Applicant: Warren LaFon / File No. R-2004-7)
4. (10 Min.) Presentation by the Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) regarding
single-family rehabilitation and repair programs available to low-income
homeowners.
5. (15 Min.) Presentation by the Fans United for NASCAR.
6. Audience Comments (3 Minute Limit Per Person)*
*Regarding matters not listed on the Agenda as Closed Record Review or as Public Hearings.
7. (10 Min.) Report on City Council Committee Meetings of August 10, 2004.
8. ( 5 Min.) Mayor's Comments
9. (15 Min.) Council Comments
10. (30 Min.) Executive Session regarding two real estate matters.
ADJOURN
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