07/22/1997 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
JULY 229 1997
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Barbara Fahey in the
Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street, followed by the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Barbara Fahey, Mayor
Dave Earling, Council President
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Roger L. Myers, Councilmember
Jim White, Councilmember
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
Gary Haakenson, Councilmember
Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Andy Streit, Student Representative
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Michael Springer, Fire Chief
Al Compaan, Assistant Police Chief
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Noel Miller, Public Works Superintendent
Charles Day, Accounting Manager
James Walker, City Engineer
Phil Olbrechts, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS,
FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember White pulled Items B and G from the Consent Agenda. Council President Earling
pulled Item F.
COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS,
FOR APPROVAL OF THE REMAINING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. MOTION CARRIED.
The agenda items approved are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
Approve (C) APPROVAL OF TRAVEL TO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS CONFERENCE
Travel
(D) REPORT ON QUOTES FOR ELECTROSTATIC PAINTING OF FILE CABINETS AND
Painting of OTHER RELATED ITEMS AT CITY HALL AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PUGET
File Cabinets SOUND ELECTROSTATIC ($4,992.34) .
ora. #sls2 (E) ORDINANCE NO. 3152 AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 3.24 RELATING
Gambling TO TAXATION AND THE REGULATION OF GAMBLING SECTION 3.24.010,
Taxes DEFINITIONS, AND 3.24.020, PERSONS SUBJECT TO TAX - TAX RATE, IN ORDER
TO INCORPORATE CHANGES IN LOCAL AUTHORITY LIMITED PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 394 WASHINGTON LAWS, 1997
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I.
Item B: Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of July 15, 1997
Councilmember White requested the City Council Minutes of July 15, 1997 be revised as follows:
Page 4, first paragraph, third sentence - "...which results in some felony cases being #ied charged as
misdemeanors" and page 4, first paragraph, fifth sentence - "As a result,these some individuals who
should have been tri be serving felony jail time, are being released early."
COUNCILMEMBER WHITE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, TO MAKE THESE CORRECTIONS TO THE JULY 15, 1997, CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON,
Approve . FOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 15 1997 AS
Minutes as , ,
Amended AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED.
Ord. #3153 Item F: Ordinance No. 3153 Amending the Provisions of Edmonds Community Development Code
Noneonfotm- Section 17.40.030, Nonconforming Lots Dl(5). Relating to the Use of Lawfully Established
ing Lots
Nonconforming Lots in Snohomish County Annexed to the City in Order to Correct a Scrivener's Error.
Council President Earling indicated he would abstain from the vote on this matter as his firm represented
a property owner in this area.
COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON,
FOR APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE NO. 3153. MOTION CARRIED, COUNCIL
PRESIDENT EARLING ABSTAINED.
Returned Item G: Proposed Ordinance Amending the Provisions of City Code Chapter 3.50 Relating to
Check Charge Miscellaneous Charges in Order to Amend Section 3.50.020 Charges - Insufficient Funds and Other
& Utility Bill
Delinquent Returned Checks, and Add a New Section 3.50.030 to Provide for a Delinquent Fee Charge on City
Fee Utility Accounts.
Councilmember White expressed concern with the proposal to establish a delinquent fee charge for
utility bills. The ordinance, as proposed, reads "A charge equal to 10 percent of the outstanding balance
of the delinquent utility bill shall be added as a fee." He suggested the language be revised to read, "A
charge equal to 10 percent of the outstanding balance of the delinquent utility bill which has become
delinquent more than once during a 12 month period." He said this would give consideration to
customers' circumstances. He questioned the purpose of adding a 10 percent fee to a utility bill that the
customer is already unable to pay.
Councilmember Myers supported Councilmember White's proposal
Accounting Manager Charles Day. explained the City determined it was the only community in the area
without a 10 percent charge; Lynnwood, Olympic View Water District, and Mountlake Terrace have
been charging a delinquent fee for several years. He noted sending delinquent utility bills required
postage, staff time, etc. Further, many customers appear to delay paying their utility bill (issued on a
postcard) until the delinquent bill is received which contains a return envelope.
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Mayor Fahey asked what procedures were in place for customers who did not have the ability to pay.
Mr. Day answered staff would set up payments over a reasonable period of time for customers who
contacted their office stating they are unable to pay. He explained, under the current procedure, a
customer has 25 days to pay their utility bill and 3 days grace; followed by a delinquent billing that
allows 12 days to pay and an additional 3 days grace. If a customer still has not paid, a turn-off notice is
sent requesting payment within 5 days; if payment is not made, water service is turned off.
Councilmember Haakenson asked what percentage of utility bills were delinquent. Mr. Day noted in the
400 area, approximately 500 delinquent bills were sent during the last billing period.
For Student Representative Streit, Mr. Day stated he was not aware of any other community that had
adopted a procedure similar to the one suggested by Councilmember White. He noted Lynnwood's
utility bill states a 10 percent delinquent fee would be added to the next billing.
Councilmember Miller disagreed with Councilmember White's proposal. He felt the City should be
operated like a business—no other company would allow payment one month late without assessing a
penalty. He pointed out there was an adequate process in place for those who cannot pay.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked how customers would be notified of such a change. Mr. Day
answered a message would be printed on a complete cycle of bills. He also intended to send a letter to
all utility customers explaining the change. If the change were approved by the Council, it would be put
into place on September 15 which would allow adequate time for mailing and printing of statements.
Mayor Fahey anticipated the question could be asked why an envelope was not sent with the first bill.
Mr. Day explained approximately $7,000 per year was saved by using postcards.
Councilmember White pointed out the ordinance, as written, did not allow staff to develop a payment
plan for customers in a hardship situation without first applying a delinquent fee.
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING,
FOR PASSAGE OF THE ORDINANCE AS PROPOSED.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke suggested the ordinance be modified to allow the 10 percent delinquent
fee to be waived under hardship circumstances.
Councilmember Myers suggested staff revise the ordinance by adding a provision for hardship situations
and present the ordinance to the Council again.
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER WITHDREW HIS MOTION.
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKF.NSON,
TO RETURN THE ORDINANCE TO STAFF FOR AMENDMENTS TO MAKE PROVISIONS
FOR HARDSHIP SITUATIONS. MOTION CARRIED.
Fire Safety 3. PRESENTATION BY THE EDMONDS FIRE SAFETY FOUNDATION
Foundation -
Fire Chief Michael Springer introduced Edmonds Fire Safety Foundation President Betty Mueller.
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Ms. Mueller explained the Edmonds Fire Safety Foundation was established in July 1996; its main
purpose was special project funding through donations and goodwill offerings. The Board of Directors
and members in good standing are citizens of Edmonds and people who have an interest and devotion in
fire and life safety issues. She noted a small number of positions were still open and interested citizens
were invited to call or write the foundation or a current member. Their meetings take place the first
Monday of each month at the Esperance Fire Station from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Foundation holds special
events throughout the year such as pop sales on the Fourth of July water ball event, Taste of Edmonds
booth, etc. The funding of the $25,000 Cairns Thermal Imaging Device is 97% complete through private
donations. Further, the Foundation is in the final stages of filing to become a certified 501C3 tax exempt
organization. She advised financial donations were currently being accepted for the Cairns Thermal
Imaging Device. She thanked everyone who had donated to the Foundation.
Council President Earling thanked Ms. Mueller for
anticipated their 5010 status would be obtained.
notification that their request had been accepted.
her work on the project. He asked when it was
Ms. Mueller advised the Foundation received
Joy Cain, Foundation Treasurer, said the letter the Foundation received indicated a reply would be sent
with 120 days. She noted there may be additional requests for clarification during that time. Council
President Earling noted the brochure did not indicate a tax status.
Council President Earling asked who the consultants listed in the brochure were. Ms. Mueller noted
these individuals did not vote on the Foundation Board but were present to advise boardmembers.
Ms. Mueller introduced Joy Cain, Foundation Treasurer; Pirie Hart, Foundation member and head of
volunteers; and two fire fighters.
Mayor Fahey thanked the Foundation for their efforts. She asked if there was any problem with citizens
claiming a deduction for donations made to the Foundation prior to their receiving a 5010 status. Ms.
Cain answered no.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke complimented the Foundation for their efforts, particularly for raising
funds for the Cairns Thermal Imaging device, a valuable piece of equipment that would be of great
assistance to the Fire Department and ultimately the community.
Mayor Fahey noted all Councilmembers expressed their thanks for the Foundation's efforts to provide
additional benefits for the Fire Department.
cascade 4. PRESENTATION BY THE INTERIM WATER GROUP ON FORMATION OF THE CASCADE
water WATER ALLIANCE
Alliance
City Engineer James Walker introduced Gwen Maxfield, Woodinville Water District, and Elliott
Newman, Interim Water Group. Mr. Walker explained Edmonds has two main water sources, from
Everett through the Alderwood Water District (the City's major source of water), and from the City of
Seattle. In recent years, Edmonds has received approximately 35% of their water from the City of
Seattle. Therefore, Edmonds would be less impacted by cost changes from either provider and had the
ability to shift the amount of water taken from each provider. In 1982, Edmonds signed a 30 year
contract with Seattle Water. At that time, in an effort to deal with growth on the Eastside, Seattle split
water into two designations—old water and new water. Edmonds pays a lower rate for old water;
communities with growth (such as Eastside communities) pay a significantly higher rate for new water.
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The contract signed in 1982 also had a provision which indicated either agencies or Seattle Water could
elect to no longer supply water after 2012. Seattle Water sent a letter to all agencies indicating they no
longer intended to supply water to individual customers after 2012. Edmonds and other agencies have
contacted Seattle offering to continue the relationship if Seattle was willing to provide the water.
Agencies also began forming the Interim Water Group, the agency who will distribute the water Seattle
has available for suburban cities. He explained Tacoma has had a water right for a number of years
which they are now in the process of developing. They do not need the water in the water right as they
have lost industrial water users but are developing the right in conjunction with Seattle to provide for
growth occurring in the north.
Gwen Maxfield, Woodinville Water District, explained how Seattle developed its water supply and how
Seattle's outlook became more conservative when water supplies diminished. Last year, in support of the
development of the Cascade Water Alliance and. considering their long term needs, Seattle Water
indicated they would not re -negotiate the current contract. Seattle Water preferred to have one contract
with Cascade Water Alliance; individual purveyors would be members of the Alliance who would
negotiate the contract with Seattle. She noted there is some sense of urgency as the current contract with
Seattle will expire in approximately 14 years. She pointed out Edmonds, unlike many cities, is not
wholly dependent on Seattle Water.
Ms. Maxfield stated the concerns arising under the current purveyor contracts include lack of a voice in
capital decisions affecting purveyors' costs and services; lack of progress in developing new supply
development; lack of influence and in planning, conservation, and management; reduced system
reliability; and uncertainty about existing future supplies after the contract expires in 2012. Discussions
with Seattle led to the formation of the Tri -Caucus who agreed to proceed by creating a structure that
would establish a new organization. The new organization was originally called the Interim Water
Group; this was changed in February to the Cascade Water Alliance. (She noted the terms Interim Water
Group (IWG) and Cascade Water Alliance (CWA) would be used interchangeably throughout the
presentation.) Agreements in the Tri -Caucus included providing membership to all purveyors and
agencies within the urban designated GMA areas to purchase Seattle's excess firm water supply. It is
also required that 75% of the purveyors sign the CWA Interlocal Agreement within two years of its
formation in order for it to be a viable organization.
Ms. Maxfield explained there are currently 27 cities and districts who are members of the IWG. IWG
has been working since February 1996 on a series of committees that will provide recommendations for
the Interlocal Agreement. Key area committees have developed recommendations to include
Management and Planning, Membership, Finance, and Next Steps. Recommendations for management
and planning include representation by an elected official from all members; hiring of a General
Manager; CWA being responsible for water quality to the master meter, members will be responsible for
water quality within their own system; maintaining conservation efforts; sharing shortages; establishing a
Subregional Planning Forum to plan for combined Seattle-CWA service areas, and establishing a
Regional Planning Forum to include CWA and Seattle, plus King County, Tacoma, Everett and
independents not participating in the Subregional Forum.
Ms. Maxfield indicated it is anticipated the organization will be kept small—a General Manager and
Assistant, Engineer, Planner, and Financial Manager. These individuals will orchestrate the overall
management of water supply and delivery but not take "turf' away from individual agencies.
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Recommendations for Membership include establishing one class of membership (eliminating old and
new water charges), voting will be by dual vote with approval requiring both a simple majority of
agencies and a weighed (proportional to financial risk) majority; purveyors who join during the first two
years are guaranteed the same water volumes, including growth projects that are currently available from
Seattle; purveyors who do not join during the first two years would be sold water on a spot -market if
water were available. These purveyors, upon payment of their application fee, would be guaranteed that
within 15 years, firm water would be available for sale and they would become full members at that time.
Further, members with independent supplies (such as Edmonds' supply from Everett) could request that
the New Entity assume ownership of that supply.
Recommendations for Finance include all members paying the same rates—members with old water
rates are guaranteed through the life of the Seattle contract (2011) that the current rates would not
effectively increase. Members would be charged the CWA rate but would be reimbursed the difference
between old water rates and the CWA rate. How members chose to use the reimbursement would be up
to the City Council such as applying the reimbursement to keep rates low until the end of the contract or
retaining the funds, increasing the base utility rates, and using the funds for an appropriate water -related
capital project. A Regional Capital Facilities Charge (RCFC) will be assessed based on any increase in
growth (new hook-ups), a one time fee that is currently $1100. This assists in maintaining reasonable
rates and allows growth to pay for growth.
Ms. Maxfield explained the Interlocal Agreement will not be distributed until the re -negotiated Seattle
contract is available. She noted during the development of the Interlocal Agreement, attorneys from
member agencies were encouraged to attend. She explained a "lay" version of the contract would also be
available and would be updated with any changes made to the Interlocal Agreement.
Ms. Maxfield stated advantages to joining the Cascade Water Alliance included the commitment to
supply water beyond 2011; allowing suburban cities and water districts to have more control over
regional water decisions; more equitable payments for growth; and lower rates for all members as
existing contract benefits will be protected for old water; mechanisms for new water rates.are eliminated;
and the growth charge is reflected in the RCFC, not in the rates.
Elliott Newman, Interim Water Group, explained allowing growth to pay for growth was a fundamental
premise of the structure of the new organization. He explained the basic Seattle rates include growth
charges which result in increased new water rates. He displayed a graph illustrating the total cumulative
payment all members of CWA would pay Seattle for old and new water. He explained, under CWA, all
members would pay a single rate. He displayed a graph illustrating Edmonds' current payment to the
City of Seattle if it continued to get water from them, an amount below that charged by CWA under the
new uniform rate—a difference of approximately $1.3 million. In order to develop a single rate, those
members who are new water rate payers would "buy out old water users" in a contract payable over five
years with interest. This would reduce old water users' costs of participating in CWA. In this formula,
as an incentive, old water users such as Edmonds would receive an additional 10%. The incentive for
new rate payers would be the long term reduction in rates over the current structure. He pointed out in
approximately 2015, rates would still be below anticipated Seattle rates. A significant increase in the
price structure is anticipated if Seattle chose to sell water to individual purveyors after 2011. Seattle has
stated, unless CWA does not form, they will not sell wholesale water to individual purveyors. Mr.
Newman displayed and described comparative financial statistics, noting the figures assumed any growth
in Edmonds would be provided by the Everett supply. Edmonds' yearly dues to the CWA would be
approximately $4,000 - $5,000.
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Mr. Newman indicated the Council needed to determine which water supply would handle the City's
growth and whether. the City wanted to participate in CWA. If Edmonds could guarantee its supply from
Everett at a rate lower than provided by CWA, it may be appropriate for Edmonds to continue its
contract with Seattle and negotiate a new contract with Everett. If the additional supply from Everett is
competitive, Edmonds should join the CWA during the first two years to guarantee the existing Seattle
supply. Purveyors who chose to join CWA after the first two years would not be guaranteed supply from
Seattle at the existing rates and would be required to pay a hook-up charge for each user. It is likely
King County would develop a Regional Water Authority if 75% of the purveyors do not join CWA. He
pointed out there was little risk to Edmonds to join CWA as rates would remain the same and in the long
term, rates would be lower.
Councilmember Miller asked the formation of CWA would eliminate individual water districts. Ms.
Maxfield answered no, districts effectively distribute the water within their own system. CWA is only a
governance structure seeking future water supplies and ensuring members receive this supply. Their
function at this time will not be to deliver water to individual customers. Further, as a regional group,
their ability to obtaining DOE water rights would be enhanced.
Councilmember Miller asked what would happen if 75% of the purveyors did not join CWA. Mr.
Newman answered the figure of 75% was simply a number that would indicate strong support—the
actual percentage could be 70% - 75%. If a central organization was not viable after the first two years,
it was envisioned that King County would provide the regional water supply.
Councilmember Miller envisioned a very different financial scenario under King County's management
and had strong reservations about King County's involvement. Mr. Newman agreed, noting the Tri -
Caucus was concerned over the efficiency of King County's service delivery. He stressed cities and
water districts were forming a central organization for the distribution of Seattle's excess water as Seattle
no longer wanted to supply water to multiple agencies throughout the region as it has in the past.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked how each city's annual dues were determined. Ms. Maxfield
answered the annual fee was based on the City's consumption.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked, if Edmonds joined CWA and it was determined in the future that
Edmonds needed appreciably more water than the one MGD (million gallons per day) currently supplied
by Seattle, could additional water be provided? Mr. Newman explained, Edmonds must determine where
its growth will come from (Everett or CWA). If Edmonds indicated their growth would come from
CWA, then growth would be provided by CWA. If not, it would be 15 years before CWA could
guarantee supply. He stressed planning was essential to new source development.
Student Representative Streit asked if the hook-up charge of $1100 would be subject to change. Mr.
Newman indicated the charge would be re-evaluated based on the cost of new supply and could vary in
the future.
Councilmember White asked what the new hook-up charge was currently. Mr. Newman answered there
currently is no hook-up charge, it is included in the new water rates.
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Councilmember Myers looked forward to a recommendation from staff. He pointed out a great deal of
water is being pumped from the Edmonds Treatment Plant into Puget Sound and consideration should be
given to determining ways to utilize this water for secondary needs.
Ms. Maxfield explained King County received authority during the recent Legislative session for water
rights over reused water. It is hoped King County is interested in becoming an equal partner in CWA for
the amount of water they can supply through reuse. King County's West Point Treatment Plant is ideally
situated to transfer water to the Ballard Locks and free up a great deal of potable water that could be used
in the drinking system. Further, King County is also considering two smaller wastewater treatment
plants with the possibility of treating that water to standards for landscaping, golf courses, industrial
heating, etc.
Mayor Fahey questioned the ability to locate new water sources. Ms. Maxfield pointed out the region is
not using the amount of water currently that it did prior to the 1992 shortages—conservation provides
some additional water. Water reuse is another example of a new water source. Woodinville Water
District, Northshore Water District and Everett are considering taking an industrial water supply
(Weyerhaeuser), transferring it to a municipal water right and making it available to those agencies,
freeing up additional water. She agreed additional water rights would not come easily. She advised 60%
of additional wells (Class B systems) have been installed since 1994. Developers are building six lots or
less using private wells and tapping into aquifers that could be part of a larger regional system. This is
done because they are unable to get water rights from the applicable utility. If these individual water
users were in a larger regional system and transferred the water rights of these Class B systems to the
regional system, there would be better management of the existing system thus freeing up some water
use. Mr. Newman noted full development of the Tacoma project would provide water through the
middle of the next century.
Mayor Fahey asked how the funds for the "buy out" of old water users would be provided. Mr. Newman
answered it would come from the portion of membership that currently uses new water. Ms. Maxwell
pointed out Woodinville, during summer months, pays up to 80% higher water rates than Edmonds pays
under old water rates. It was beneficial to agencies paying new water rates to "buy out" the old water
users.
5. MAYOR
Edmonds Mayor Fahey reported on the successful Edmonds Challenge held on Friday, July 18 and thanked
Challenge Councilmember Van Hollebeke and his wife, and Councilmembers Miller and Haakenson for
(Run/Walk) participating. She advised over 400 people participated and raised a substantial amount of money in a
very fun event. She thanked the Police Foundation and others who assisted in the event.
Night Out Mayor Fahey advised Edmonds would be joining other cities nation-wide on August 5th for America's
Against Night Out Against Crime; various neighborhoods in the City would be holding events including visits
Crime from McGruff (Crime Watch Dog) and Chief Hickok. She said The Edmonds Paper contained further
information regarding this event. She encouraged citizens to participate.
6. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
Councilmember White reported full mobilization of the marina reconstruction is underway. It should be
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onstmc- expected that parking spaces in the south parking lot may be blocked during reconstruction.
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Citiestrowns Councilmember Myers reported on the Snohomish County Cities and Towns meeting and advised that a
Meeting constitution and bylaws for the organization is in the process of being developed. In addition, he
Health Board reported the Snohomish County Board of Health is considering restructuring to provide more equitable
representation throughout the County. Mr. Myers stated the Edmonds Community College fund raising
had reached its goal and complimented those involved in this effort. He reported Councilmember
New City Haakenson and he toured the new City Hall and he found it to be an outstanding facility for staff. He
Hal] Move
noted there were many accolades from staff regarding Community Services Director Paul Mar's
coordination of the move.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke said staff has kept the Community Services Committee updated on the
City's choices regarding formation of the new regional water agency. He thanked City Engineer Jim
Walker and Public Works Superintendent Noel Miller for keeping apprised of this complex issue.
WA State Councilmember Van Hollebeke invited everyone to attend a meeting of the Washington State Ferries
Ferries Org. Organization, a citizens organization, held on July 28 at the South County Senior Center at 6:30 p.m. As
a member of the Edmonds Community College Foundation, he expressed his pleasure at reaching the
Travel fund raising goal for the library.
Health Board Councilmember Nordquist reported the Health District has experienced major changes in their structure
due to growth in the north and the desire for shared leadership with other entities. He noted the Health
District staff had done an evaluation of services provided and are prepared to shift as necessary.
Filing for Councilmember Nordquist pointed out filing for three City Council positions could be done July 28 -31
Council at the Snohomish County Auditor's Office.
Positions
Floral Arts Councilmember Miller referred to a staff report in the packet regarding the Floral Arts Center at 4th and
Center Bell. He requested this issue be placed on the Community Services Committee agenda for discussion
and options/solutions from staff. He noted this was a tremendous asset to the community that no one can
use.
PStudent Rep Student Representative Streit advised the Meadowdale High School Executive Council attends a
Leadership Leadership Conference each year. It will be held this year at Mt. St. Helens on July 25-30. He looked
Conference
forward to sharing the information with the Council.
Jim Waite, Mayor Fahey recognized the newest City employee, Jim Waite, Public Works Water/Sewer Supervisor,
Water/Sewer who was in the audience and welcomed him to the City.
Supervisor
SthTuesday Council President Earling announced there would be a Council meeting on the fifth Tuesday, July 29,
Meeting regarding Emergency Medical Services and Medic 7 issues.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION_ REGARDING A LEGAL MATTER
Executive
Session At 8:36 p.m., Mayor Fahey recessed the Council to Executive Session for. approximately 15 minutes
regarding a legal matter. She announced the meeting would be adjourned from the Executive Session.
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BARBARA S. FAHcY, i1AYOR SANDRA S. CIrIASE, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building
650 Main Street
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
JULY 22, 1997
WORK MEETING
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 15, 1997
(C) APPROVAL OF TRAVEL TO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS CONFERENCE
(D) REPORT ON QUOTES FOR ELECTROSTATIC PAINTING OF FILE CABINETS AND OTHER RELATED
ITEMS AT CITY HALL AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PUGET SOUND ELECTROSTATIC ($4,992.34)
(E) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 3.24 RELATING TO TAXATION
AND THE REGULATION OF GAMBLING SECTION 3.24.010, DEFINITIONS, AND 3.24.020, PERSONS
SUBJECT TO TAX - TAX RATE, IN ORDER TO INCORPORATE CHANGES IN LOCAL AUTHORITY
LIMITED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 394 WASHINGTON LAWS, 1997
(F) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CODE SECTION 17.40.030, NONCONFORMING LOTS (D)(5), RELATING TO THE USE OF LAWFULLY
ESTABLISHED NONCONFORMING LOTS IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY ANNEXED TO THE CITY IN
ORDER TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER'S ERROR
(G) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 3.50 RELATING
TO MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES IN ORDER TO AMEND SECTION 3.50.020, CHARGES -
INSUFFICIENT FUNDS AND OTHER RETURNED CHECKS, AND ADD A NEW SECTION 3.50.030 TO
PROVIDE FOR A DELINQUENT FEE CHARGE ON CITY UTILITY ACCOUNTS
3. (5 Min.) PRESENTATION BY THE EDMONDS FIRE SAFETY FOUNDATION
4. (60 Min.) PRESENTATION BY THE INTERIM WATER GROUP ON FORMATION OF THE CASCADE WATER
ALLIANCE
5. (5 Min.) MAYOR
6. (15 Min.) INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
7. (15 Min.) EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING A LEGAL MATTER
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