09/09/1997 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL+ APPROVED MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 9, 1997
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Dave Earling in
the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street, followed by the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Dave Earling, Mayor Pro Tem
Roger L. Myers, Council President Pro Tem
John Nordquist, Councilmember .
Jim White, Councilmember
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
Gary Haakenson, Councilmember
Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember
ABSENT
Barbara Fahey, Mayor
ALSO PRESENT
STAFF PRESENT
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Michael Springer, Fire Chief
Brent Hunter, Human Resources Director
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Andy Streit, Student Representative
Mayor Pro Tem Earling began the meeting by reading into the record information concerning the
proposed annexation areas that are on the November General Election Ballot. He read the following:
Annexation -
Pro/Con `By Resolution, the City Council has requested the Snohomish County Auditor to conduct an
Committees election on the annexation of four separate annexation areas: Perrinville, Firdale, Holly and
Summit Annexation Areas. The election will be held in conjunction with the November 1997
General Election.
The legislative Authority (City Council) is required to put together "Pro" and "Con" Committees
for each of the annexation areas. These committees will write statements for or against the
annexation proposals which will be included in the Local Voters' Pamphlet.
If you are interested in serving on the "Pro" or "Con" Committee for one of the annexation areas,
please contact the City Clerk at 771-0245; and please do that no later than September 15, 1997."
1. FULL COUNCIL REVIEW
(A) ORDINANCE NO. 3161 CALLING A CONTINGENCY ELECTION ON THE EMERGENCY
Ord. 113161 -
Calling MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) LEVY
Contingency
Election- City Attorney Scott Snyder stated this proposed ordinance is basically a safety measure. The last day by
EMS Levy
which the City could notify the Auditor of the need to place this item on the General Election Ballot falls
before the September Primary Election results are certified. Because of the high percentage of votes
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required to pass the EMS Levy, and the traditionally lower voter turnout at the Primary Election, the
Snohomish County Auditor has recommended the City have a contingent call for election in case the
EMS Levy does not pass in September.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
MYERS, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3161. MOTION CARRIED. The Ordinance reads as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, IMPOSING A REGULAR
PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR EACH OF THE YEARS 1997 THROUGH 2002 TO BE
COLLECTED IN 1998 THROUGH 2003 WITH SPECIFIC LEVY AMOUNTS TO BE LIMITED
BY CHAPTER 84.52 RCW AND ESTABLISHED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS; EACH
LEVY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RATE OF $.50 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE
THEN CURRENT ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY, PURSUANT
TO AUTHORITY GRANTED BY RCW SECTION 84.52.069; THE REVENUES OF SAID LEVIES
TO BE USED FOR THE PROVISIONS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES, ALL SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF
THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINGENT SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSITION
FOR SAID SIX-YEAR LEVY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICES TO THE
QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 4, 1997
Executive (B) EXECUTIVE SESSION
Session
City Attorney Scott Snyder stated it is not anticipated that any action will be taken as a result of the
Executive Session. He stated the Executive Session will consist of discussion of labor negotiations as
well as a brief update on two other legal matters.
Mayor Pro Tem Earling adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. for 30 minutes. After
the Executive Session, the City Council will then meet in their regularly scheduled committee meetings.
BARBARA S. rAHEY, MAYOR SAPIDRA S. CHASE, -CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
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Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building
650 Main Street
6:30 -10:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 9, 1997
SPECIAL COMMITTEE WORK MEETING
(Second Tuesday of Each Month)
Please note the special meeting time of 6:30 p.m. The City Council will first meet as a full Council beginning at
6:30 p.m. The Council will then meet separately as committees in different meeting rooms as indicated below.
The three City Council committee meetings are work sessions for the City Council and staff only. The meetings
are open to the public but are not public hearings.
6:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
1. FULL COUNCIL REVIEW (Large Plaza Meeting Room, Library Building, 650 Main Street)
(A) (5 Min.) PROPOSED ORDINANCE CALLING A CONTINGENCY ELECTION ON THE EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) LEVY
(B) (30 Min.) EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
ADJOURN TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS
2. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Small Plaza Meeting Room, Library Building, 650 Main Street)
(A) (15 Min.) REPORT ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
(B) (15 Min.) EDMONDS DIVE/RESCUE BOAT COMMITTEE
(C) (10 Min.) REPORT ON CONTRACT WITH PAWS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES
3. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE (Large Plaza Meeting Room, Library Building, 650 Main Street)
(A)
(2o Min.)
REGULATORY REFORM UPDATE --POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS
(B)
(20 Min.)
ADDITIONAL STAFFING NEEDS FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
(C)
(20 Min.)
PROPOSAL TO LEASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY FOR MOUNTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FACILITIES
(D)
(10 Min.)
RENEWAL OF WADE JAMES THEATER LEASE TO EDMONDS DRIFTWOOD PLAYERS
4. FINANCE COMMITTEE (Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Room 113)
(A) (3o Min.) REVIEW PROPOSAL FOR ANNEXATION CENSUS -TAKING SERVICES
(B) (10 Min.) FILLING THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER POSITION
(C) (15 Min.) DISCUSSION ON PURCHASING PARAMETERS
(D) (15 Min.) CONTINUED REVIEW OF MISSION STATEMENT/JOB DESCRIPTION OF FINANCE
COMMITTEE
(E) (5 Min.) APPROVAL OF PETTY CASH EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 1997
Parking andmeeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at 771-0245 with 24 hours advance notice for
special accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable, Channel 32. This meeting will not be televised.