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11/25/1997 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES NOVEMBER 25, 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 STAFF PRESENT Robin Hickok, Police Chief Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager Art Housler, Administrative Services Director Jeff Wilson, Planning Supervisor Brent Hunter, Human Resources Manager Rob Chave, Planning Manager Mike Stark, Information Services Coordinator Scott Snyder, City Attorney Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jeannie Dines, Recorder 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON, TO DELETE ITEM #15 (COUNCIL) AS THERE WERE TWO OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COUNCIL TO SPEAK ON THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Miller requested Item C be removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM C. MOTION CARRIED. The agenda items approved are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL Approve ($) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 1997 Minutes (D) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #18997 THRU #21374 FOR THE WEEK OF Approve NOVEMBER 17, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $424,229.93, AND APPROVAL OF Claim PAYROLL WARRANTS #18607 THRU #18807 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1 Warrants THRU NOVEMBER 15,1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $390,995.25 aim for (E) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM STEVE mages THORKILDSEN ($241.09) Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page I General Fund (F) REPORT ON THE GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 31,1997 victim (G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR VICTIM ADVOCACY Advocacy SERVICES WITH CENTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN Services Office (H) AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND AGREEMENT WITH LUND'S OFFICE ESSENTIALS Supplies TO PROVIDE OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDS Agreement SERVICES ora. 113165 (1) ORDINANCE NO. 3165 AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE IN Amending City Code/State ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AUDITORS RECOMMENDATIONS. The Ordinance Auditors reads as follows: Recommendations ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ECC 3.04.080 TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF STATE STATUTE, REPEALING ECC CHAPTER 3.22 RELATING TO AN EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE EXCISE TAX, REPEALING THE PROVISIONS OF ECC 2.70.040 AND 2.70.050 AND CREATING A NEW SECTION 2.70.040 TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW BASIS FOR CONTRIBUTION, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ECC 6.60.030 TO DELEGATE DUTIES TO THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATING AGENCY AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE (J) ORDINANCE NO. 3166 AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF EDMONDS CITY CODE Ord. #3166 CHAPTER 3.34, LODGING TAX, TO AMEND SECTION 3.34.060 ENUMERATING THE Lodging Tax PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE TAX CAN BE USED AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 3.34.100 TO INCORPORATE PROVISIONS RELATING TO A LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 10 TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 10.70, LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE Item C Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 1997 Councilmember Miller referred to page 5, last paragraph, and requested "Councilmember Miller" be corrected to read, "Councilmember Haakenson". COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN Approve 11/18 Minutes HOLLEBEKE, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF as Amended NOVEMBER 18,1997, AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. 3. CONTINUED HEARING ON ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE CITY OF EDMONDS ProperiyTax �i GULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY TO 106% OF THE 1997 LEVY BASED UPON A FINDING °rdi'a"� OF SPECIAL NEED Mayor Fahey explained this item was addressed at the November 18 Council meeting including a presentation by Administrative Services Director Art Housler. A decision was made to continue the hearing and the Council decided that citizens who spoke at that meeting would not have another opportunity to address this issue at the continued hearing. Council President Earling explained the City's legal counsel has advised the Council to take action on this prior to December 1 as a result of the passage of Referendum 47. He pointed out that although the ordinance approved the 106% tax levy, a reduction could be made during the Council's budget deliberations. City Attorney Scott Snyder explained Referendum 47 becomes effective December 1; in the past, State law required cities to adopt their tax levy by an October date which was complicated by the City not receiving its assessment figures from the County until December. As a result of the passage Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 2 of Referendum 47, the tax increase is based on a percentage basis of the last levy and the City no longer needs the assessment figures to determine the amount. The Association of Washington Cities and the Snohomish County Auditor recommend the -City set its levy prior to December 1 in compliance with the current State law and then after Referendum 47 becomes effective, the Council may amend the levy as part of the final budget adoption process. Mayor Fahey opened the public participation portion of the hearing. (The Council agreed to allow Mr. Rutledge to speak again at this meeting because he wanted to address a different issue.) Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, pointed out next week the Council would consider a' business license tax increase to raise additional revenue. He was concerned that some business owners also own property in the City which results in their incurring a lot of tax increases. Rich Demeroutis, 921 Pine Street, Edmonds, questioned the Mayor's salary increase from $60,000 to $65,000, an 8% increase over last year's salary, particularly in view of the 106% property tax increase. He pointed out if the City had adhered to the $5 million total for the City Hall building, approximately $500,000 would be available and the 106% increase would not be necessary. He said if the dive rescue boat was not reinstated, the Mayor did not deserve a raise and the $5,000 could be used for other purposes. He observed the 1998 budget included $33,000 and the 1999 budget $35,000 for HVAC systems for the Financial Center. He noted the consultant indicated it was a $365,000 repair which the City is "piece-mealing" with funds that could be used for other items. He questioned the Council's accountability. Mayor Fahey closed the public participation portion of the hearing and remanded the matter to Council. COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO APPROVE THE INCREASE TO THE CITY OF EDMONDS REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY TO 106% OF THE LEVY BASED UPON A FINDING OF SPECIAL NEED. Councilmember Van Hollebeke said this increase was not a rote decision; there had been a great deal of discussion and testimony. He reiterated the approval of this ordinance did not preclude the Council from amending the increase. Councilmember Myers advised the public would have another opportunity to speak regarding the budget on December 2, 1997. Ord. #3167 Property Tax Ordinance MOTION CARRIED. The ordinance passed reads as follows: (106% of the 1997 Levy) ORDINANCE NO. 3167 INCREASING THE CITY OF EDMONDS REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY TO 106% OF THE 1997 LEVY BASED UPON A FINDING OF SPECIAL NEED 4. SECOND HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FIRDALE AREA ANNEXATION AND THE Firdale I ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION, ESTABLISH Annexation COMPARABLE ZONING FOR THE SUBJECT AREA AND ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF ANNEXATION (Property Location: Generally Bounded by SR 104 on the North, on the South by 224th Street SW. on the West by Firdale Avenue, and on the East by Existing City Boundaries Mayor Fahey observed the additional information the Council requested regarding sales tax revenues was included in the packet. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 3 Administrative Services Director Art Housler explained, as a result of action taken by the Council on November 10, staff visually inventoried all businesses in Firdale and Perrinville. Corrections were made to the number of businesses in both areas; the total change was two additional businesses or a total of 36 business rather than the 34 businesses indicated in the preliminary information. Several other corrections were made based on information received from the County via Metroscan. Originally, the total number of dwellings in Perrinville was 1,889; this was revised to 1,844. Assessed property valuation was also increased by $613,040. As a result of these changes, revenues were revised and there is a net gain of $40,760 for both areas. He indicated detailed information regarding the effect on each area was included in the Council packet. Mayor Fahey opened the public participation portion of the hearing. Tom Saxon, 2508 Ridge Way, Edmonds (Perrinville), said he submitted a statement in favor of the annexation. He noted 20 years ago he and former Mayor Naughton tried to have the area annexed via the petition method. He thanked the City for encouraging the process, noting it was a natural area for the City to annex due to the boundaries. He encouraged the Council to vote in favor of annexation. Rich Demeroutis, 921 Pine Street, Edmonds, said he had misgivings about the City annexing two areas that were not willing to assume the City's indebtedness for the Public Safety facility. He was also concerned with the increase of 10.5 employees at a cost of $648,000. He suggested the Council research the possible need for future expenditures in these areas due to the unknown condition of their roads, drainage as well as other problems that may arise. He pointed out the grant funding for the three Police Officers had been used and questioned how those officers as well as an additional four would be funded. Al Rutledge, 71.01. Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, supported annexation of this area. Nick Schultz, a business owner in Firdale Village, asked when the annexation would be effective. City Clerk Sandy Chase answered both annexations would be effective December 15, 1997. Rich Demeroutis questioned the loss of funds from Fire District 1/11 as a result of the annexation of the Firdale area. He said there were still a lot of numbers that needed to be researched to determine whether this annexation was a good deal. Mayor Fahey closed the public participation portion of the hearing and remanded the matter to Council. Councilmember Haakenson asked if he was able to participate in the vote on this item as he had not attended the November 10 Council meeting but had listened to the tapes of the meeting. Mr. Snyder advised this was a legislative matter and the Council was not bound by quasi judicial rules. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO REAFFIRM THE NOVEMBER 10 VOTE TO APPROVE THE ANNEXATION OF THE FIRDALE AREA INTO THE CITY OF EDMONDS WITHOUT THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS. Councilmember Haakenson said the assumption of bonded indebtedness became an issue during consideration of this annexation due the Public Safety bond issue which had not existed in the past. State law requires a separate vote on the annexation and on the assumption of the bonded indebtedness. He was disappointed the residents of these areas voted not to accept the City's bonded indebtedness upon annexation. He explained the bonded indebtedness would be approximately $30 per year per household (average assessed value of $140,000 - $150,000). Although staff did a fairly good job of holding Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 4 meetings regarding annexations, he hoped future annexations would include a mailing indicating the cost of assuming the bonded indebtedness. He said several residents of Firdale and Perrinville have indicated they were not aware it was such a low amount. Councilmember Van Hollebeke echoed Councilmember Haakenson's comments and said his discussions with Mr. Housler have satisfied him that annexation of these areas was a good financial decision for the City. Councilmember Van Hollebeke felt the City did a poor job of informing residents why the issues were separated and what the cost of the indebtedness would be for the residents. He planned to support the motion but was concerned this created two types of citizens. Council President Earling indicated he would also support. the motion. He referred to the addition of 10.5 employees and said he preferred the annexations be accomplished by adding staff gradually rather than all at once. Councilmember Myers noted the residents of the Firdale area, although they would become citizens of Edmonds, would still be paying for a Fire District 1/11 bond issue. The rate for 1997 was $0.07 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. Councilmember Myers indicated although he was also discouraged the residents did not vote to assume the City's bonded indebtedness, his decision would be based on the indication that it was financially feasible to annex this area, not whether they voted to assume the City's bonded indebtedness. Mr. Snyder explained State statute applied only to bonds issued on or before the date of annexation. Should new bonds be issued or should the existing bonds be refinanced, those new bonds would be part of the tax assessment that these areas would pay. He pointed out theannexed areas would be subject to the EMS levy. Councilmember Haakenson pointed out half of the additional employees, Police Officers for Firdale and Perrinville, were in last year's budget. Although he agreed consideration should be given to the additional five staff positions to ensure they are necessary, he supported the addition of the five Police Officers as police protection was one of the reasons Firdale wanted to annex to Edmonds. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO ADD THE ORDINANCE NUMBER 3168 TO THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. MAIN MOTION (TO REAFFIRM THE NOVEMBER 10 VOTE TO APPROVE THE ANNEXATION OF THE FIRDALE AREA INTO THE CITY OF EDMONDS WITHOUT THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AS INDICATED BY A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE AND THE PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 3168) CARRIED. The Ordinance reads as follows: Ord. #3168 ORDINANCE NO. 3168 ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE FIRDALE Annexing ANNEXATION PURSUANT TO THE ELECTION METHOD, ESTABLISHING ZONING Firdale CLASSIFICATIONS AND FIXING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ANNEXATION 5. Perrinville VII. SECOND HEARING ON THE PROPOSED PERRINLE AREA ANNEXATION AND THE Annexation ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION, ESTABLISH Area COMPARABLE ZONING FOR _THE -SUBJECT AREA AND ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF ANNEXATION (Property Location: Generally Bounded by Olympic View Drive on the South and East. 76th Avenue West on the West, and Existing City Boundaries to the North) Mayor Fahey opened the public participation portion of the hearing. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 5 Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, supported the annexation of the Perrinville area but pointed out there are improvements needed in the area. Mayor Fahey closed the public participation portion of the hearing and remanded the matter to Council Councilmember White said he wanted to explain the reason behind his vote against annexation of this area when it was presented to the Council previously. When the annexation of both areas was discussed, the Council was informed the bonded indebtedness would be a separate issue and if the bonded indebtedness was not accepted by the residents, a determination would need to be made regarding revenues vs. expenditures. The information presented suggested the City would receive $19,620 in utility taxes from businesses in Firdale and $17,440 from businesses in Perrinville. This did not appear to be correct in view of the 36 businesses in both areas, 33 of which are in Firdale and three in Perrinville. The revised figures indicate that $3,270 would be derived from Perrinville and more from Firdale. The revised figures indicate both areas are self -sustained and increase revenues; therefore, it was a prudent fiscal decision to accept both areas. Consideration of the citizens' desire to be part of the City was also included in the decision. With the new information, he supported the annexation of Perrinville. Councilmember Haakenson indicated in addition to the fire protection bond Firdale will continue to pay, the Perrinville area will need an LID for sewers. Having had a business in Perrinville for two years, he was familiar with the area and its residents and their desire to be part of Edmonds. He supported the annexation of the Perrinville area. Council President Earling agreed the votes against the Perrinville annexation had less to do with whether to annex the area and more with the desire for more and better information. With the new information, he supported annexation of the Perrinville area. COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO Ord. #3169 ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3169 ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOW AS THE Annexing Peninville PERRINVILLE ANNEXATION PURSUANT TO THE ELECTION METHOD AND ESTABLISHING A ZONE CLASSIFICATION AND AFFIXING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ON THE ANNEXATION. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Fahey explained both areas would become part of the City on December 15. A census count would be done in both areas; she encouraged residents to provide the information requested. This information will be used to determine the number of people living in the area so appropriate revenues for these areas can be returned to the City. Mayor Fahey welcomed State Representative Mike Cooper, District 21, who was present in the audience. She declared a brief recess. 6. UPDATE ON REGIONAL FAMILY AQUATIC FACILITY AND AUTHORIZATION TO regional PREPARE A CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BOND PROPOSAL FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE Family Aquatic VOTERS IN THE FALL OF 1998 Facility Parks and Recreation Manager Arvilla Ohlde reviewed the need for the family aquatic center, the chronology of planning efforts, uses of the aquatic center, the center's concept, economic benefits, the support base, and capital and operating costs for the center. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 6 Ms. Ohlde explained there is sufficient user demand for recreational aquatic programs, wellness, fitness, water play facilities, aquatic sports and competition, education, leisure as well as the non -aquatic amenities such as exercise rooms, gymnasium, meeting and multi-purpose facilities, and child care. User types include families, teens, regional competition, schools, fitness, health, seniors, and water therapy. She pointed out there is an unmet need in the area for a 50 meter capacity pool. The design concept of the aquatic center includes a movable bulkhead, a competitive end, ability for recreational activities to occur simultaneously and staging for competitive activities while allowing aquatic and family programs to occur simultaneously. Ms. Ohlde described the chronology of events that occurred in recent years including formation of a citizen group in 1994, a feasibility study, citizen workshops, development of the Edmonds-Woodway High School concept ($8.2 million), an opinion survey, and confirmation of regional governmental support for the project in 1995. In 1996 a partnership with the YMCA was initiated including a research of a site in Boise. The YMCA wanted the pool constructed on a very tight site on Hwy. 99 which would result in a two-story facility. The City would contribute $5 million as well as operation and maintenance costs. In 1997 an option to obtain funding from the Cascade Performing Arts District was investigated. Although they supported the aquatic facility, they have a performing arts and convention center bond on the ballot in the spring of 1998 and did not want this project included in that package. Also in 1997, private financing was also considered. It was pointed out 100% or more of the operation or maintenance of the facility could be recovered. However, there could never be a guaranteed mechanism in the revenue to pay off the bond. Ms. Ohlde reviewed users of an aquatic center including exercise, health organization program, therapy, lessons and learn -to -swim programs, and local and regional competitive programs. She noted there are no pools in the Edmonds School District; the aquatic center would have the potential for use not only by the high school but also by middle schools and alternative programs. She explained the pool would be an eight lane, 50 meter pool, with water slides, family activity area, swirl pool, warm water pool, as well as dry -side activities, meeting rooms, and ample parking surrounding the site. Coral DeWilliams recalled the 1995 feasibility study concluded that a 50 meter pool was necessary and determined Edmonds-Woodway High School was the optimum site. She displayed a drawing of the site, identifying the proposed location of aquatic center, noting the adjacent gymnasium and the locker facilities. She displayed a floor plan of the pool, noting there are two movable bulkheads which allow the pool to be separated into three sections. She briefly described the pool amenities and displayed a three-dimensional view as seen from Stevens Hospital, from the street level, and at the entry. Ms. Ohlde described the economic benefits of the pool, estimating 5,600 participants annually. Based on an average number of guests for a competitive event (1.2), an average stay (2 days) and their average expenditure per day ($45 per day) the total direct economic benefit would be $1.1 million. Ms. Ohlde described a comparison of capital costs for a free standing facility which would include land acquisition costs ($12 - $15 million), a shared facility ($5 million plus a share of operating and maintenance costs), and a public partnership with the school at the high school site ($8.2 million). She referred to the estimated revenues in the feasibility study ($840,000) and projected operating costs ($826,300), which result in a net profit of $14,600. She displayed a comparison of revenue, operation/maintenance costs, and annual profit for the North Clakamas Aquatic Park for 1995 and 1996. The first year's operation/maintenance was $1,679,093, revenues were 1,682,093 for an annual profit of $2,488 or 100.15% revenue to maintenance/operation. In their second year, operation/maintenance was $1,583,867, revenues were $1,597,872 for an annual profit of $14,055 or 100.88% revenue to Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 7 maintenance/operation. She noted the Clakamas pool has double the water, a wave pool, full food service, and additional meeting rooms. She displayed photographs of the Clakamas pool. Ms. Ohlde reviewed the survey results indicating support of an aquatic center. When asked, "do we need an aquatic center?" 49% of the respondents to the survey said yes and 30% said no. Of the respondents to the question, "would you support an $8.2 million bond issue?", 46% said yes, 49% said no. She reviewed results of the vote on recent bond issues in which 72% voted in favor of the Public Safety bond and 61% voted in favor of the RTA. She reviewed support for the facility from families, youth, adults, seniors, the School District, Snohomish County, Stevens Health Care, neighboring cities, private contributions, Edmonds Community College, as well as other community groups. Ms. Ohlde summarized there are benefits to users, a proven need for a 50 meter pool, a viable development plan, positive regional and economic benefits, broad citizen and voter base appeal, and an extensive grass root effort. Gail Crawford, 216 4th Avenue S, Edmonds, a member of the Citizens Committee, displayed a photograph of an aquatic center in British Columbia. She noted their competitive event occurred simultaneous to leisure activities for the community. She described her passion for swimming and for Edmonds and explained the need for infrastructure to support growth in the area. She acknowledged the need for school renovations, the new waterfront park and improvements for the fire and police departments and new City offices and said now it is time to address the long term needs for recreational facilities and athletic programs to promote fitness, health, fun, and families. She explained the aquatic center project was a project with vision and positive social, recreational, athletic, and economic benefits to the community. She pointed out the need for more pool space in the South Snohomish County area as shown by youth turn -out for the Yost summer swim team this summer and at -capacity conditions at Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace pools. She described outstanding high school swimmers in the Edmonds School district, noting swimmers among athletes have some of the highest grade point averages, are highly motivated, goal directed individuals and are more likely to be leaders among their peers. She noted the boys and girls swim teams within the Edmonds School district swim in very crowded conditions at Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood and need a better venue to practice and hold meets. COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON, TO EXTEND THE DISCUSSION FOR 15 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED Ms. Crawford said a swimming pool would bring money into the community as swim families spend money on shopping, gas, and food where swimming takes them --currently to South Everett and Lynnwood. She thanked the Council for the opportunity to present their proposal, noting the members of the pool committee have spent countless hours defining user groups, contemplating designs, reviewing funding sources, visiting aquatic facilities, and attending numerous meetings. Ms. Ohlde requested the Council authorize the preparation of a capital bond proposal for submittal to voters in Fall 1998. Councilmember Van Hollebeke said he has been involved in this process since 1991 and was certain this was the most studied project the City has considered. He said private contributions are desired for the capital campaign as well as maintenance/operation costs. He explained that one of the main "spearheads" behind the aquatic center in Federal Way (the Weyerhaeuser Pool) has agreed to assist with Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 8 the Edmonds aquatic center. He will bring years of expertise in developing a project larger than the proposed Edmonds facility. Councilmember Myers also supported the project and recalled his statement several years ago that once the Public Safety bond issue was approved, an aquatic center would be next. He did not, however, support siting the facility at the Edmonds-Woodway High School site. He expressed concern with the parking at Edmonds-Woodway High School, noting the parking was designed for 1,300 students and the school houses 1,600. The parking for the aquatic facility would also eliminate tennis courts, resulting in Edmonds-Woodway High School being the only high school in the area with only four tennis courts. He pointed out the impact of football games, concerts, open house, plays, etc. at the high school would have on parking for the aquatic center. He supported the City/School District partnership and suggested the old Edmonds-Woodway High School site be considered. This site will be used as a middle school and will not have the same parking issues. He recalled there was a desire for the aquatic center to be located near retail areas; the Westgate area is much more active than the site at 76th/212th. Further, access to the site above Westgate from the freeway or the ferry is much easier. Council President Earling thanked those who have worked so hard on this project. With his children involved in competitive swimming for the past 8-9 years, he has had an opportunity to observe the benefits such a project brings to the community. He pointed out the diverse community the proposed aquatic facility would serve. He recognized the public process that had taken place on this matter and said the effort deserved an opportunity at the ballot box. He pointed out the expenditure of $45 per day was conservative and recalled a recent swim meet in Bellingham that had 450 participants. Councilmember Miller thanked Ms. Crawford and Ms. Ohlde and the others involved in this proposal for the tremendous job they did to develop a wonderful facility that would meet the needs of citizens, high school students, as well as families. He supported the project and looked forward to the public process. Councilmember Haakenson observed Councilmember Van Hollebeke, Ms. Ohlde, and the project team had worked hard and looked at all alternatives. COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION OF A CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BOND PROPOSAL FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE VOTERS IN THE FALL OF 1998. Councilmember Myers noted the motion did not specify a site. He urged that further consideration be given to the old Edmonds-Woodway High School site, noting the 1995 report also expressed concern with the lack of parking at the proposed site. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Nordquist left the meeting at 8:35 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN Motion to HOLLEBEKE, TO ADD AGENDA ITEM #11A, APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT Add to JUDGE, TO THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for Agenda / Item #IIA the vote.) Vibrary7. REPORT ON SNO ISLE LIBRARY SERVICES AND COSTS o Isle Mayor Fahey recognized several members of the Library Board in the audience and expressed her appreciation for what they do for the library. She noted Administrative Services Director, Art Housler, Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 9 has participated in a group of representatives from cities participating in the Sno Isle Library to discuss the cost of providing library services. Tom Mayer, Director of Sno Isle Library District, introduced members of the Sno Isle Library Board of Trustees, the Edmonds Library Board, Friends of the Library, and staff from Sno Isle Library. Council President Earling left the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Jonlin Wolf -Ivory, Deputy Director, described the services the Sno Isle Library provides to residents of Edmonds, including a regional reference center, a library open 7 days a week with reference staff available all those hours, and access to 1.3 million books, videos, CDs and magazines. She said Sno Isle Library strives to use technology to enhance library services including the on-line catalog, a graphical user interface catalog, electric library, novelist data base, large print computer screens, and a recently installed security gate. She said Sno Isle takes pride in being Edmonds community library and providing over 100,000 books and numerous data bases for residents to access, answering approximately 76,000 reference questions a year, providing over 230 library programs, and providing outreach services to those who can no longer reach the library. Mr. Mayer explained how the library contract fee is calculated (using 1997 as an example), noting the 22% increase in the contract fee was caused primarily by a large annexation. He explained when a City annexes an area, the Library District did not collect any additional money, the revenue is provided by the City rather than by the tax payer in the previously unincorporated area. He proposed a 3% cap on the rate of increase in contract fees over the next three years (plus the value of new construction and annexations), with payments to be made semi-annually. He added this contract was offered to the City of Edmonds with the added provision that payments continue on an annual basis. He displayed a comparison of the 103% calculation ($893,300) and 106% calculation ($919,000), pointing out the 103% resulted in an estimated three year savings of over $86,000. Mr. Mayer displayed a comparison of service costs to fees, noting the difference is possible because taxes collected in the unincorporated area help subsidize and enhance the level of service offered in the Edmonds Library. He noted the fee was actually less than personnel costs for the Edmonds library; in addition to staff, the library receives materials, equipment, telecommunication services, and supplies. He displayed a comparison of the cost of service to fees for the last six years, noting the relationship between costs and fees has remained relatively constant. He displayed a comparison of Sno Isle's operating expenditures per capita with the five other libraries in the State that serve over 250,000 population and the Everett Public Library, which showed Sno Isle's costs are significantly lower. He noted this was due to centralization of many functions. He concluded the Library District and the City have partnered in providing library service since 1946; Sno Isle values that relationship and works hard to provide excellent service at an affordable cost as exemplified by their proposal to cap the rate of increase of the contract fee for the next three years. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO EXTEND THE DISCUSSION OF THIS ITEM FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.) Council President Earling complimented the Library District for responding to concerns regarding costs, budgeting, etc. He also complimented the Library on the technologies available in the library. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 10 _ Councilmember Haakenson asked if less support would be provided by unincorporated areas as more annexations occur. Mr. Mayer answered the City would pay more but a substantial unincorporated area would continue to subsidize and enhance service to the library. COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT AT THE PROPOSED RATE OF 103% WITH THE SNO ISLE LIBRARY SYSTEM. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.) Mayor Fahey echoed the appreciation for the cooperative manner in which the Library System entered into the dialogue process with the cities and the favorable conclusion. Councilmember White pointed out the negotiations undertaken by Mr. Housler resulted in a savings of over $86,000 to the City over three years. 8. ANNUAL REPORT FROM PUBLIC DEFENDER JAMES FELDMAN Public Defender Annual James Feldman, Public Defender, explained the proposed contract included an increase in fees which Report reflected a cost of living adjustment. He proposed that the provision for charging for jail visits be deleted. He explained he has not charged for jail visits as he often speaks with numerous inmates when visiting the jail and it would be difficult to maintain records for jail visits. He also proposed deletion of the provision for a refund or reduction if a public defender fees is no longer requested by a defendant. In all but possibly one or two occasions per year, this would only occur if a defendant hired a private attorney. He said a pre-trial hearing has been established which reduces the number of unnecessary appearances by witnesses and Police Officers. COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO AUTHORIZE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR JAMES FELDMAN WITH THE PROPOSED CONTRACT LANGUAGE FOR THE YEAR 1998 TO BE PLACED ON A FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.) 9. ANNUAL REPORT FROM HEARING EXAMINER RONALD McCONNELL Hearing Examiner Annual Ronald McConnell, Hearing Examiner, reported this year he has heard twenty-three variances, five Report appeals of staff decisions, seven Conditional Use Permits, four Shoreline Permits, three plats, and three Home Occupation Permits. He indicated the proposed contract included a small (1.6%) cost of living increase. COUNCII.LMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE, TO APPROVE THE ADDENDUM CONTRACT AUTHORIZING A 1.6% INCREASE IN THE MONTHLY COMPENSATION FOR THE HEARING EXAMINER AND PLACE IT ON A FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.) 10. ANNUAL REPORT FROM PROSECUTOR JEFFREY GOODWIN r Jeffrey Goodwin, Prosecutor, explained his goals for 1997 included taking a hard line on domestic violence and Driving Under the Influence (DUI). This was accomplished and consequently there were four DUI and one domestic violence jury trials; all were convicted. There were no reductions in DUI Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 11 cases unless there were evidence problems. He noted the forms were also updated which may keep the City out of some appeal trials in the future. The pre-trial hearing has reduced the number of cases going to trial and the amount of time Police Officers are spending in court. During 1997, he has also tried to present a positive perception of the court to the public, noting most citizens' exposure to the court system is via a municipal court and it is critical they have a positive perception of justice. He observed there may be some concern with appeals and appeal budget issues. Mayor Fahey noted additional information was distributed at the November 24 budget workshop regarding the requested increase in Mr. Goodwin's contract as well as the potential costs of appeals which total $15,000. This is an unbudgeted expense for 1997 and it is anticipated that appeal costs could total approximately $23,000 in 1998. Mr. Goodwin explained why there were appeals, 1) trials and convictions result in consequences which an appeal can stay, 2) the possibility of using an appeal as leverage, and 3) appeals by pro se defendants to stay consequences. He stressed the importance of taking a strong stand on appeal cases and pursuing each one aggressively. He anticipated a decrease in the number of appeal cases in the future because the word is spreading that Edmonds is taking a hard line and winning trials. He remarked usually $10,000 would need to be budgeted for appeals. Councilmember Miller commented his observation indicated Mr. Goodwin has done an excellent job as the City's prosecutor in the last year and has identified the reasons that appeal costs have risen. COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH PROSECUTOR JEFFREY GOODWIN. Councilmember White pointed out this was a large sum of money to budget in view of what has been budgeted historically. He noted Mr. Goodwin's monthly base rate is approximately 18% of what a private attorney would expect to receive for the same work. The Special Prosecutors for the City of Seattle receive $75 per hour; Mr. Goodwin is proposing approximately $35. A good defense attorney would receive $200 per hour. He noted Mr. Goodwin's rate was certainly within the market although it was significantly higher than the City has traditionally budgeted. He indicated his support of the motion. Councilmember Myers expressed his appreciation for Mr. Goodwin's work, noting he served on the selection team that chose Mr. Goodwin. At that time, his rate was lower than the City was paying; the proposed increase would bring the rate back to what the City was paying the previous prosecutor. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.) 11. ANNUAL REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY SCOTT SNYDER City Attorney Annual Report Scott Snyder, City Attorney, proposed a 3% increase in the hourly rates, noting in the 14 years he has served the City, the increase has not exceeded the rate of inflation. To do this, it is necessary to work smarter. He noted one of City staffs major criticism is access—staffs access to e-mail will assist in addressing this issue. To avoid increases in fees, they also provide a range of billing rates in their office. This year, their office is adding video conferencing and a web site for municipal access to form ordinances. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 12 Councilmember Myers expressed his appreciation for the work Mr. Snyder provides the City and supported the concept of video conferencing. Councilmember Haakenson said it was a pleasure working with Mr. Snyder on the Medic 7 transport issue and expressed his appreciation for what Mr. Snyder brings to the City. COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE, TO CONTINUE UTILIZING THE SERVICES OF CITY ATTORNEY SCOTT SNYDER AND TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TO 1998 WITH DIRECTION TO PREPARE AN ADDENDUM AS OUTLINED. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.) 11A. APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Municipal Court Judge Human Resources Director Brent Hunter explained when the packet was prepared for Judge Stephen Conroy's presentation next week, it was discovered the judge's term was completed this year and he must be reappointed. The ordinance also states he must be appointed and confirmed before December 1. If the Council wished to reappoint the Judge for another four years, he recommended Mayor Fahey appoint tonight and the Council confirm. City Attorney Scott Snyder explained that to insulate the judge from political pressure, State statutes provides that he be appointed for a four year term during which he can be removed only' for cause. City ordinance provides confirmation by December 1 for a four year term to commence January 1. The Council's option would be to amend the ordinance; State law only requires a four-year term, not when the term begins. If the Council wishes to have a review process before reappointing him, the Council could instruct the City Attorney to amend the ordinance to provide that the judge's confirmation be made by January 1 or establish an appropriate review process. This would give the City the option to review it in December; if it carried over into January, the City could utilize pro tem appointments. COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEI E, TO PROVIDE FOR A REVIEW PROCESS AND CONFIRMATION DATE DIFFERENT THAN DECEMBER 1. Council President Earling asked what a typical review process would involve, noting the final 1997 Council meeting was December 16, 1997. Mr. Snyder answered typically the City follows a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process but the Council was free to establish whatever process it wished. Mr. Hunter observed if a similar process was followed, this would require more than 30 days. Councilmember Miller asked if the Council was obligated to go out for an RFQ or whether it could establish a review process by which the Mayor did a performance evaluation. Mr. Snyder answered the process was at the Council's discretion. Councilmember Van Hollebeke favored authorizing the Mayor to initiate the process that reviews Judge Conroy's performance but not necessarily open the process to bids. He had not heard any reason to suggest Judge Conroy was not fit to serve in this capacity. If the Mayor felt there was cause, there would be the ability to establish a review process. Councilmember White supported Councilmember Myers position, stating he found the entire municipal court judicial appointment process constitutionally offensive. Although he was not suggesting this was the case in Edmonds, he pointed out a system in which the Mayor appointed a person whose job depends Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 13 on his pleasing the Mayor was problematic. He commented that every judge in the State, other than municipal judges of small cities, were elected by the people and not appointed. He explained the City of Auburn does not, by law, have to elect a judge but has chosen to do so for this reason. He recommended options for the selection of the municipal judge be reviewed. He suggested Mr. Snyder be directed to prepare an ordinance to amend the existing ordinance to give the City adequate time to discuss the issue. He noted the City could utilize a Pro Tem Judge if necessary, including Judge Conroy serving as the Pro Tem Judge until the review of the system, not of Judge Conroy, is completed. Mr. Snyder restated the motion as follows: TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.15.030A TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE DECEMBER 1 CONFIRMATION DATE TO PERMIT THE COUNCIL TO DO A REVIEW OF THE CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE. Councilmember Haakenson supported reviewing the process. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.) Councilmember Myers supported a review of the appointment process as suggested by Councilmember White. Councilmember Miller indicated he, too, found Councilmember White's argument to be very persuasive and supported placing this as an item on a work committee agenda and to utilize a Pro Tem Judge if necessary. For Councilmember White, Mr. Snyder explained the ordinance would give the Council maximum flexibility and provide if the Council declined to confirm, that the Mayor would establish a process and make Pro Tem appointments as necessary. COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO EXTEND THE MEETING FOR A MAXIMUM OF 17 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.) 12. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR INTERNET CONNECTION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR Intemet MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR SAID Connection CONNECTION Information Services Coordinator Mike Stark explained the Information Services and Technology Advisory Committee's study of whether staff should have access to the Internet found a general need for all departments. Once this was determined the best way to accomplish this was investigated. Edmonds Community College approached them with the idea of forming a community partnership with the College, Cities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace with the intention of reducing costs, forming a community partnership, and sharing information. After several meetings, it was determined this would be the most appropriate way to proceed and an agreement and an Acceptable Use Policy was prepared. He noted the Acceptable Use Policy must be signed by each employee with the access to the Internet to protect the City in case of improper use. He described security to prevent outside users entering the network. He asked the Council to approve the request to allow the Mayor to sign the agreement. Councilmember Myers expressed his appreciation for the computer expertise Mr. Stark provides the City. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 14 COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO APPROVE THE INTERNET CONNECTION REQUEST AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN COMNET SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Councilmember White questioned the "Indecency and Obscenity" section of the Internet Acceptable Use Policy and asked if the policy was to prevent only that distribution and/or transmission that resulted in criminal penalties or any indecent speech. Mr. Stark answered the policy was intended to prevent employees from using City access to the Internet for this type of use. If someone was found to be doing so, appropriate disciplinary action could be taken. Councilmember White commented the personnel policy provision is subject to high scrutiny by the courts and a more specific definition may be appropriate in this paragraph. He pointed out this section as written appeared to indicate that only that distribution and/or transmission that was subject to criminal penalties was prohibited. Mr. Stark said this policy was in lieu of the purchase of monitoring software that prevents access to some sites which the committee did not feel was necessary. City Attorney Scott Snyder suggested a clear indication that all hardware and all peripherals are subject to review and that employees should anticipate review. Councilmember Van Hollebeke suggested Mr. Stark and Mr. Snyder resolve the language to reflect the feelings of the Council that Internet access is to be utilized only for City purposes. Mr. Snyder observed the Council was being asked to approve the contract; the policies were provided for information and the Mayor could revise them as necessary. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.). 13. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO RESCHEDULE THIS ITEM FOR THE DECEMBER 2 COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.) 14. MAYOR Mayor Fahey extended wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to all citizens and reminded all that City offices would be closed Friday, November 28, 1997. Tree Lighting ceremony Mayor Fahey encouraged citizens to attend the tree lighting ceremony on December 6 at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Fahey said she would be out of town from December 2 until December 6. Council President Mayor's Earlin would serve as Mayor Pro Tem in her absence and Communi Services Director Paul Mar m Absence from g y ty City would be overseeing the City's administration. Mayor Fahey reported on November 19 she celebrated the 103rd birthday of Margaret Meyer who may argret a ;yer- 103rd be the oldest citizen of Edmonds. An official Proclamation was issued designating November 19 as rthaay Margaret Meyer Day. Mayor Fahey wished Ms. Meyer a happy birthday and many more years of health and enjoyment. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 15 In view of the comments made by residents of Woodway Meadows regarding access for the new MealWoodows development in Woodwa as well as flooding problems in the area Councilmember Myers proposed the Meadows P Y g P � Y P P Council establish a hearing date in the near future for vacation of the portion of 237th that the City intends to use for a retaining pond and eliminating it as a possible street. Mr. Snyder said staff planned to bring a resolution to Council to initiate this process. This will be done in conjunction with other vacations in the Meadowdale area. Councilmember Haakenson pointed out the presentation by Administrative Services Director Art Housler indicated that in the 20 years he has been in the City, there have only been two financial crisis, both caused by not levying the 106% in prior years. December 2 Mayor Fahey reminded citizens that December 2 was the final hearing on the 1998 budget as well as a Budget Hearing I hearing on the proposed business license tax. With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 10:16 p.m. —BARBARA S. FAHEY, MAYOR SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 16 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL '- Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building 650 Main Street 7:00 -10:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 25, 1997 7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER WG<<I+ITG\ IL11 0 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 1997 (C) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 1997 (D) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #18997 THRU #21374 FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $424,229.93; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #18607 THRU #18807 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1 THRU NOVEMBER 15, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $390,895.25 (E) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM STEVE THORKILDSEN ($241.09) (F) REPORT ON THE GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1997 (G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR VICTIM ADVOCACY SERVICES WITH CENTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN (H) AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND AGREEMENT WITH LUND'S OFFICE ESSENTIALS TO PROVIDE OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDS SERVICES (1) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AUDITORS RECOMMENDATIONS (J) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF EDMONDS CITY CODE CHAPTER 3.34, LODGING TAX, TO AMEND SECTION 3.34.060 ENUMERATING THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE TAX CAN BE USED AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 3.34.100 TO INCORPORATE PROVISIONS RELATING TO A LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 10 TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 10.70, LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3. (15 Min.) CONTINUED HEARING ON ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE CITY OF EDMONDS REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY TO 106% OF THE 1997 LEVY BASED UPON A FINDING OF SPECIAL NEED 4. (15 Min.) SECOND HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FIRDALE AREA ANNEXATION AND THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION, ESTABLISH COMPARABLE ZONING FOR THE SUBJECT AREA AND ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF ANNEXATION (Property Location: Generally Bounded by SR -104 on the North, on the South by 244th Street SW, on the West by Firdale Avenue, and on the East by Existing City Boundaries) 5. (15 Min.) SECOND HEARING ON THE PROPOSED PERRINVILLE AREA ANNEXATION AND THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION, ESTABLISH COMPARABLE ZONING FOR THE SUBJECT AREA AND ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF ANNEXATION (Property Location: Generally Bounded by Olympic View Drive on the South and East, 76th Avenue West on the West, and Existing City Boundaries to the North) EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA November 25, 1997 Page 2 6. (25 Min.) UPDATE ON REGIONAL FAMILY AQUATIC FACILITY AND AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE A CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BOND PROPOSAL FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE VOTERS IN THE FALL OF 1998 7. (20 Min.) REPORT ON SNO ISLE LIBRARY SERVICES AND COSTS 8. (15 Min.) ANNUAL REPORT FROM PUBLIC DEFENDER JAMES FELDMAN 9. (15 Min.) ANNUAL REPORT FROM HEARING EXAMINER RONALD McCONNELL 10. (15 Min.) ANNUAL REPORT FROM PROSECUTOR JEFFREY GOODWIN 11. (15 Min.) ANNUAL REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY SCOTT SNYDER 12. (10 Min.) REPORT ON REQUEST FOR INTERNET CONNECTION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR SAID CONNECTION 13. (15 Min.) INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS 14. (5 Min.) MAYOR 15. (15 Min.) COUNCIL 1 larking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at 771-0245 with 24 hours advance notice for specie accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable, Channel 32. Delayed telecast of this meeting appears the following Wednesday %ridgy and Monday at noon on Channel 32.