06/22/1999 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
JUNE 229 1999
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson in
the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street, followed by the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Gary Haakenson, Mayor Pro Tem
Dick Van Hollebeke, Council President Pro Tem
Dave Earling, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Jim White, Councilmember (arrived 7:02 p.m.)
ABSENT
Barbara Fahey, Mayor
Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT.
Robin Hickok, Police Chief
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Peggy Hetzler, Administrative Services Director
James Walker, City Engineer
Mike Linn, Construction Engineer
Steve Bullock, Senior Planner
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Director
Jim Guthrie, Elementary School Resource Officer
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember White was not present for the vote.)
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Council President Pro Tem Van Hollebeke requested Item B be removed from the Consent Agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
VAN HOLLEBEKE, FOR APPROVAL OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember White was not present for the vote.) The agenda items
approved are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
pprove (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #29403 THROUGH #34148 FOR THE WEEK OF
Claim NNE 14, 1999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $194,274.87. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
Warrants WARRANTS #25002 THROUGH #25160 FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1 THROUGH
JUNE 15, 1999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $495,122.09
laim for (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM GWEN SOUTH
amages (Amount Pending)
rd.3247 (E) APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT FOR A HEARING HELD JUNE 1, 1999
Findings REGARDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 3247 AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF
of Fact SECTION 17.40.010(C) TO LIMIT THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY'S ABATEMENT
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PROCESS TO NONCONFORMING COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL
USES LOCATED IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
(F) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 15, 1999 FOR THE MEADOWDALE STORM
kai DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (164'x' STREET SW), AND SANITARY SEWER LINE
REPLACEMENT (158'" STREET SW), AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MID-
MOUNTAIN CONTRACTORS, INC. ($136,651.38, Including Sales Tax)
Fire (G) AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH EVERGREEN SHEET METAL INC. TO
Station 20 INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING FOR FIRE STATION NO. 20 CONFERENCE ROOM
Air Cond. ($5,430.00)
HVAC (H) AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH EVERGREEN STATE SHEET METAL INC.
Units for TO REPLACE FOUR ROOF TOP HVAC UNITS ATOP CITY HALL ($9,921.20)
City hall
PSA w/ (1) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CS AGREEMENT WITH FINANCIAL. CONSULTING SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. TO
u Inc. DEVELOP A VOLUME BASED SANITARY SEWER . UTILITY RATE FOR
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS ($15,680.00)
10,d 3259 1 (J) ORDINANCE NO. 3259 AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
98-207 EDMONDS TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT. 403 3r`n AVENUE NORTH WITHIN THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE HERMAN REZONE, FILE NO. R -28 -207,
FROM RS -6 (SINGLE FAMILY) TO RM -3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY) AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A CONCOMITANT ZONING AGREEMENT (Applicant: Doug Herman
File No. R -98 -207)
(K) ORDINANCE NO. 3260 VACATING A PORTION OF THE DEDICATED BUT UNBUILT
rd 3260 RIGHT -OF -WAY OF '218TH PLACE SOUTHWEST IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO
Street Vacation 9405 218"; PLACE SOUTHWEST, AND PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION FOR
SUCH VACATION
10rd 3261 (L) ORDINANCE NO. 3261 AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO REDUCE THE
T -99 -26 PLAN LINED RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR 88 "' AVENUE WEST FROM SIXTY TO THIRTY
FEET BETWEEN THE CURRENT TERMINUS OF SAID STREET AND MAIN STREET
AND AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP (Applicant:
Howland Homes, LLC / File No. ST- 99 -26)
Res 955 (M) RESOLUTION NO. 955 COMMENDING MEGHAN CROSS, STUDENT
cg an REPRESENTATIVE
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pprove Item B: Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of June 15.1999
/15/99 Council President Pro Tem Van Hollebeke advised he was .absent from the June 15, 1999 Council
inutes meeting and would abstain from the vote.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT,
FOR PASSAGE OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM B. MOTION CARRIED, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
PRO TEM VAN HOLLEBEKE ABSTAINED. The item approved is as follows:
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 1999
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3. PRESENTATION OF RECIPIENTS OF THE YOUTH SERVICES UNIT D.A.R.E. ROLE MODEL
,h01,,Wp SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 1999
Police Chief Robin Hickok explained a number of months ago, Elementary School Resource Officer Jim
Guthrie developed the concept of recognizing youth in the community who help with the D.A.R.E.
program. He explained during the 12 week program, the D.A.R.E. officer brings high school students to
speak to elementary school students who are entering middle school to describe how they have kept their
lives free of alcohol, drugs and violence.
Officer Guthrie explained 1.2 applicants were screened for the $1,000 scholarship award by a group from
the Edmonds Police Foundation who ultimately chose Lindsay Emerson and Mark Pearson of Edmonds
as the recipients. Officer Guthrie said the funds for the scholarship are raised by the Edmonds Police
Foundation and are dollars well spent to assist youth in the community.
Ms. Emerson said she plans to attend Edmonds Community College for one quarter before leaving for
Kona, Hawaii in January 2000 to study psychology and then plans to spend three months in Africa.
Mr. Pearson said he plans to attend the University of Washington and major in business.
Chief Hickok presented a Certificate of Achievement to Ms. Emerson and Mr. Pearson for their
outstanding behavior and acting as role models for the D.A.R.E. program. The Council congratulated
Ms. Emerson and Mr. Pearson.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ON SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Public City Engineer Jim Walker explained each year the City is required to adopt a new Six -Year
Hearing 6- Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). This year's TIP is similar to last year's but increases the amount
Year UP I for walkways and bikeways over previous years, from $25,000 - $40,000 to $100,000. He explained the
City applied for grant funds for 76'h Avenue for the section between 220' Street and Highway 99 and the
section further south between Highway 99 and SR 104. The City has sufficient funds available from
current grants (T21 funds) to do the southern portion but not the northern portion, which will be carried
forward to future years.
Council President Pro Tem Van Hollebeke asked Mr. Walker to describe the sidewalk program and to
explain whether there is flexibility in the sidewalk program and if so, whether there will be opportunities
for citizen participation. Mr. Walker explained the City has received some feedback from citizens and
the progress to date on the walkway/bikeway plan will be discussed with the Planning Board on
Wednesday, June 23, including an opportunity for public input. He said this planning effort will
determine the priority for sidewalk/bikeway improvements. He reiterated the City is allocating $100,000
for sidewalk/walkway /bikeway improvements, nearly twice the amount previously allocated.
Councilmember Earling observed there were a number of signalization projects that seem to have been
on the list for a long time. Mr. Walker agreed. and stated that the only recent signalization project has
been near the Edmonds - Woodway High School. He explained each signal requires a significant
expenditure, approximately $100,000. These have remained in the 4 - 6 year planning schedule because
the signalization -type improvement projects identified represent an expenditure of approximately
$800,000. He said in the future it is likely some will be addressed individually. He explained there has
not been a significant accident history at any of the locations although the conditions justify
signalization.
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Councilmember Earling observed there was approximately $170,000 allocated for street overlays this
year. Mr. Walker agreed, noting there was additional funding from the Street Fund allocated to overlays.
Councilmember Earling pointed out there was approximately $1 - $1.2 million in overlay needs.
Mr. Walker explained staff attempts to balance potential revenue and grants with projects in the TIP. He
agreed if additional funds were available, more could be spent on street overlays.
Recalling the City was in the process of hiring a Traffic Engineer, Council President Pro Tem Van
Hollebeke asked if an individual who can aggressively seek grants is being. sought. Mr. Walker
explained there are certain project qualifications that must be met to score high in funding and grant
funds tend to be awarded to areas with the greatest capacity and safety problems and to regional -type
walkway projects.
Council President Pro Tem Van Hollebeke asked if there were other grants available with less stringent
criteria. Mr. Walker said Public Works Trust Fund money (no interest loans) could be used to accelerate
some projects and repay the loan over a period of time. He said there is an advantage to this as deferring
maintenance usually results in increased costs.
Council President Pro Tem Van Hollebeke urged staff to aggressively pursue grants, pointing out one of
citizens' biggest concerns is safety including sidewalks and lighting.
City Attorney Scott Snyder advised the Council has been approached several times in the past few
months by citizens in the Woodway Highlands neighborhood who have concerns regarding the proposed
. use of an emergency access road. He said the review of the walkway/bikeway program referred to by
Mr. Walker would be the appropriate venue to address their concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the public hearing.
Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, recalled when Mr. Alberts was the City Engineer, 220''
Street was destined to be widened; however, the proposed TIP shows this project in 2003. He pointed
out the existence of a skewed intersection near the Westgate Elementary School on 220' Street, which
creates a dangerous situation due to the speed of the traffic and visibility. He requested the Council
consider making this a priority project. He requested a better definition for the intermodal facility,
including prioritization of projects so the public is aware of the schedule and what is planned.
Rob Morrison, 250 Beach Place, Edmonds, requested the Council discuss the possibility of a
pedestrian overpass over the railroad tracks, particularly in view of increased safety concerns as a result
of double tracking and commuter rail.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson closed the public participation portion of the
hearing and remanded the matter to Council for deliberation.
Councilmember Nordquist referred to Project 19, Seaview & Sierra Parks, and explained no changes
were planned for the park; this was only to upgrade the facilities to provide ADA access.
Councilmember Earling observed several citizens expressed a desire to have improvements to roads and
streets accelerated. As was explained at a recent Finance Committee meeting, there may be a significant
increase in funds by year end, as much as $1.3 million. If there is a significant cash carryover, he
suggested the Council consider accelerating the overlay program next year. He requested staff provide a
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list of the overlay projects budgeted for this year as well as unfunded overlay projects for a discussion at
the next Finance Committee meeting.
Council President Pro Tern Van H.ollebeke suggested sidewalks and bikeways also be considered for
funding if additional resources are available. He commented last year it was determined it would take
100 years to complete the anticipated projects; even by accelerating the program, it will take 40 years
which was an unreasonable time line to him. He agreed this should be discussed as part of the budget
process. He echoed Mr. Morrison's comments regarding the need for a pedestrian overpass. He said this
was an example of an area where grants funds may be available from the railroad or the federal
government. He requested staff aggressively pursue grants as well as consider including it in the TIP.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING,
TO AUTHORIZE THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION AND RECORDING OF THE
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DOCUMENTS BY THE CITY CLERK.
MOTION CARRIED.
5. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING BOARD REGARDING
AN APPLICATION BY THE EDMONDS MEMORIAL CEMETERY TO REZONE
APPROXIMATELY 6.5 ACRES FROM "RS -20" TO "PUBLIC - P" TO ALLOW FOR
CONTINUED USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING CITY CEMETERY. THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 820 15'$ STREET SOUTHWEST. (Applicant: Edmonds
Memorial Cemetery / File No. R- 99 -36)
ezone Senior Planner Steve Bullock explained the cemetery is currently a legal non - conforming use in a single -
R -99 -36 family zone. The Cemetery Board is proposing this rezone to make the cemetery a legal use and to allow
them to continue to make improvements without the restrictions of a non - conforming status.
Dale Hoggins, Chair of the Cemetery Board, 21826 95 " Avenue W, Edmonds, explained they
discovered some time ago that the cemetery was not permitted to continue with planning for a
columbarium until the rezone is accomplished. He said they have sold all the niches in the new
columbarium. He requested the City approve the rezone so that they can continue their planning. The
Cemetery Sexton indicated some people inquired about the sign regarding the rezone but there were no
objections voiced.
Mayor Pro Tern Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the hearing. No members of the
audience wished to address the Council; Mayor Pro Tern Haakenson closed the public participation
portion and remanded the matter to Council.
COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO APPROVE THE REZONE REQUEST AND DIRECT THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION. MOTION
CARRIED.
6. REPORT ON THE PROPOSED UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE
Report on Community Services Director Paul Mar responded to the questions raised at last week's Council meeting.
Parking Regarding how the parking requirements were determined for the Public Safety complex, he explained
Garage the City, as an applicant for the Public Safety project, went through the "same process of submitting to the
Planning Department the specifics of the project including square footage by use, which was used to
develop the parking requirement of 92 spaces. The site plan includes 104 spaces available for parking.
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He displayed a site plan showing the 81 parking spaces on the 5'' Avenue portion in front of the
courts /police building and additional parking for police and fire staff. He explained the 81 spaces shown
on the 5' Avenue side are for all users including public and staff.
Apologizing for any confusion previously caused by Exhibit 8, he explained by spending $1.5 million
(which includes construction of an underground parking garage as well as replacing the 81 spaces on the
surface), 181 spaces would be provided. In response to the question regarding the participation by
Stevens Hospital and Edmonds School District, he said according to information provided by the City
Attorney, non - profit businesses can be exempted from these taxes.
Regarding the question about using the suggested financing methods to fund other garage projects at .
other locations, he said the annual cost of another garage constructed at another location (including debt
service and annual costs) would be approximately $130,000. Regarding funding commitments and
predictability of funds, the $5,000 contribution by the Christian College will be a predictable funding
source.
Mr. Mar referred to a question raised by Councilmember Miller regarding potential water problems, and
read the following quote from his memorandum: "Because the proposed underground parking garage
site would be eight feet lower than the new Public Safety building plus additional depth for concrete, I
have some serious concerns about potential groundwater problems here. Prohibitive costs and budgetary
overruns as a result of this could raise serious doubts in my mind about the location of the parking
garage. Although I cannot be at the .June 22 Council meeting, I would appreciate if you would speak to
the problem and present any data you might have regarding groundwater issues and potential problems
associated with this to the full Council." Mr. Mar explained one of the tasks that would be done as part
of a site - specific engineering feasibility study would be test borings on the western part of the site near
51 Avenue. No test borings were done in this area for the Public Safety project as the buildings were
always to be sited on the north and east portion of the site. He acknowledged water has been seen on the
west side.
Councilmember Plunkett asked if the parking at the Public Safety complex would be for employees as
well as the public. Mr. Mar answered yes. He clarified City administration has not restricted employees
from parking at existing City facilities. Councilmember Plunkett observed there were a total of 104
parking spaces. Mr. Mar clarified there were 81 excluding the parking near police and fire.
Councilmember Plunkett asked if the remaining spaces could be used by employees. He recalled
someone indicated the City has 200 employees currently parking on the street. Mr. Mar commented
there are numerous City employees at other locations. Mr. Mar said there are currently 27 -28 City
employees with employee parking permits although other City employees may park on the street without
a permit.
Councilmember Plunkett asked when and why there was a drop -dead date for making a decision.
Mr. Mar answered the drop -dead date for issuing and approving a deductive change order on the Public
Safety complex is mid -July. The City would receive less value for the deductive change order if a
decision is made after mid -July as materials may have been ordered or work begun in the area. In order
for the City to receive the best possible savings from the Public Safety project, a decision on the
deductive change order needs to be made by mid -July.
Councilmember Plunkett asked if the information regarding gross receipts was available. Mr. Mar
answered no, the information was received in a massive data format and staff is analyzing it.
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With regard to Councilmember Miller's letter, Councilmember Plunkett referred to the City Council
meeting minutes of April 20. Page 10 contains the following information regarding moisture on the site
in relation to groundwater: "Mr. Pardini responded there was heavy moisture being retained on the site;
nevertheless, the Public Safety building has a de- watering system under the slab and he anticipated the
same would be necessary for the parking structure. When asked to generate an idea for a parking
structure, he worked with a cost estimator to develop the de- watering system into the preliminary
estimates." Mr. Mar stated that the cost of a de- watering system may be only part of the cost; depending
on the location and what the boring indicates, additional shoring of the structure may be required.
City Attorney Scott Snyder said additional information regarding staff, parking could be obtained from
Human Resources Director Brent Hunter who administers the City's Commute Trip Reduction program.
Councilmember White asked if any studies have been done to determine the number of citizens that
would be using the Public Safety facilities each day. Mr. Mar said a traffic analysis was done as part of
the application process and SEPA review. The conclusion was the same people coming to the site now
are parking wherever they can and will continue to park on the street or in the lot in the future. No
significant increase in traffic or parking needs was anticipated over what currently exists. There will be
some small growth as new areas are annexed but this was factored in when developing the parking needs
for the complex.
Councilmember White observed a number of the police and fire employees work rotating shifts and the
majority would not be on duty at any one time. He asked if police /fire employees would be using the
larger lot. Mr: Mar answered no, commenting both police and fire were part of the design process that
located those parking spaces in that area and felt those spaces would meet their needs. Councilmember
White observed it was not anticipated police /fire would use the large lot. Mr. Mar answered they would
not be restricted from using it.
Observing that Merritt+Pardini included the de- watering system in their preliminary cost estimate but
did not include shoring that may be necessary, Councilmember White questioned whether the $1.5
million estimate was realistic. Mr. Mar said a certain amount of shoring was factored into the cost
estimate because it would be an underground structure. However, they were not aware of the degree of
water and whether substandard soils existed.
Responding further to Councilmember White, Mr. Mar explained Merritt+Pardini also utilized the
services of a cost estimator who participated in the design team for the Public Safety complex.
Councilmember White asked if the $130,000 figure for another parking garage included acquisition of
land. Mr. Mar answered no, commenting an underground parking garage would cost slightly more than
surface parking due to the structure.
Councilmember Earling asked how deep are the foundations that have been poured. Mr. Walker i
answered excavation was 8 - 10 feet. He commented the topography slopes significantly from 5'
Avenue to 61h Avenue. Councilmember Earling said it would be reasonable, with the slope, that
additional water could be encountered. Mr. Mar said a de- watering system will be required but whether
additional shoring will be required remains to be answered.
Councilmember White asked where the stormwater retention will be located. Mr. Mar answered below
the parking lot. As part of the design of the parking garage, relocation will need to be considered (it has
not yet been installed). Councilmember White asked if that was factored into the estimate. Mr. Mar
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answered no, until the exact location of the garage versus the location of the storm drainage system is
determined, an estimate cannot be prepared.
Councilmember White asked if the cost of the stormwater retention became more significant with the
listing of the salmon. Mr. Mar answered this project was already permitted and requirements cannot be
made retroactively. He said all jurisdictions agree "something will happen" but what the City as an
applicant or as a regulatory agency will be required to do is not yet known. Councilmember White
questioned whether there would be additional unanticipated costs for this project as a result of the salmon
listing. Mr. Mar said he was uncertain at this time.
Administrative Services Director Peggy Hetzler explained that as a result of the City's request for
information regarding the state's gross receipts specific to Edmonds, the state reported all businesses that
have reported earnings within the Edmonds city limits. She said many of the businesses do not match
the City's database because the City does not have non - resident business licenses. Staff is attempting to
merge the City's database of business licenses with the state information to eliminate the additional
businesses. She anticipated the information would be available in a week.
Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson acknowledged receipt of a letter from Hary Harrison regarding a solution he
feels the City should consider.
Councilmember Earling said the gross receipts is a key piece of information due to the need for the
Council to consider the two fimding mechanisms, an employee tax and gross receipts tax. Since that
information is not available, it would be difficult for the Council to make a recommendation. He
. requested Ms. Hetzler develop as much of the information as possible to be included in the Council
packet on Friday.
Mr. Snyder said a third funding option for the Council to consider would be a business license for
companies who do business within the City (but are not located in the City) at a fee of $25. Of the cities
his firm represents in the Puget Sound area, Edmonds is the only city that does not have a non - resident
business license fee.
Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson advised further discussion of the proposed underground garage would be
placed on the June 29 agenda; it will be the subcommittee's decision whether there was adequate time to
meet and make a recommendation before the June 29 meeting.
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Councilmember Plunkett said the Council also needs to determine 1) whether to enact a tax citywide or
keep it in the bowl area, and 2) to determine the level of funding the City is willing to contribute.
Council President Pro Tem Van Hollebeke said he was absolutely and totally opposed to a Business &
Occupation -type tax as he felt it was a regressive tax that was nearly impossible to administer fairly and
an inappropriate tax for fledgling businesses. If the tax was to be enacted citywide, there must be
opportunities provided for other businesses in the community who would be taxed such as extending the
flower program outside the BC zone.
Councilmember Nordquist said he discussed this issue with "upland" businesses and found there was not
a lot of interest in paying a tax for something in the downtown area. He referred to a letter in the Council
packet regarding home occupations, and said this was also an issue that needs to be considered. He
agreed the Council should consider a non - resident business license fee for companies doing business
within the City.
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Councilmember Plunkett agreed with Council President Pro Tem Van Hollebeke's comment regarding
the need for enhancement opportunities if the tax is to be collected citywide. Councilmember Plunkett
said he was beginning to favor a citywide tax. He said when the downtown is enhanced, all of Edmonds
is enhanced; when Highway 99 is enhanced, the downtown is enhanced. He summarized a citywide
collection of a tax was appropriate, observing the possibility of exempting home occupations and non-
profit businesses.
7. REPORT ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
� eport on Mr. Mar reported the construction is 70 percent complete as of June 1. Removal of hazardous materials
ublic in the existing building will be done soon so the buildings can be demolished this fall. A meeting -was
afe Proi I held with the contractor today to discuss what will be necessary for staff to occupy the building.
Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson inquired about the anticipated date for occupancy. Mr. Mar answered
August but the final details will need to be addressed before staff can move in.
Councilmember Plunkett inquired about the fire station floor. Mr. Mar answered a resolution has been
agreed upon and is being implemented now. He said the contractor and the engineering team identified
the solution, the City approved it, and the contractor is implementing the solution. The issue of
compensation will be determined at a later date. He agreed to inform the Council of the resolution.
8. . MAYOR PRO TEM'S REPORT
Fire Chief Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson announced there would be an informal social gathering to provide the City
nterviews Council and the Fire Department an opportunity to meet the Fire Chief finalists (further information
available in Council packets). On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m., the Council will have approximately 20
minutes to interview each of the three finalists.
9. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS[UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
Council President Pro Tem Van Hollebeke read Proclamation #1999 regarding the presence of mild
winter weather in June and proposing several steps to rectify it.
Councilmember Nordquist advised at a recent Health District Board meeting, Snohomish County
Health
District Councilmember Ga ry Nelson arranged funding to expand the Health District's cancer awareness program
Brd. Mt g. from breast and colon cancer to include prostate cancer. He said the Red Cross has developed two
brochures regarding disaster preparedness which are available from the Fire Department and Red Cross.
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
BARBARA S. FAHEY, MAYOR
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SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building
650 Main Street
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
JUNE 22, 1999
SPECIAL 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 JUNE 15, 1999
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #29403 THROUGH #34148 FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 14, 1999, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $194,274.87. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #25002 THROUGH #25160 FOR THE
PERIOD JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 15, 1999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $495,122.09.
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM GWEN SOUTH (Amount Pending)
(E) APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT FOR A HEARING HELD ON JUNE 1, 1999 REGARDING INTERIM
ORDINANCE NO. 3247 AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 17.40.010(C) TO LIMIT THE
APPLICATION OF THE CITY'S ABATEMENT PROCESS TO NONCONFORMING COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS
AND INDUSTRIAL USES LOCATED IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
(F) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 15, 1999 FOR THE MEADOWDALE STORM DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS (164TH STREET SW), AND SANITARY SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT (158TH STREET SW),
AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MID - MOUNTAIN CONTRACTORS, INC. ($136,651.38, Including Sales
Tax)
(G) AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH EVERGREEN STATE SHEET METAL INC. TO INSTALL AIR
CONDITIONING FOR FIRE STATION NO. 20 CONFERENCE ROOM ($5,430.00)
(H) AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH EVERGREEN STATE SHEET METAL INC. TO REPLACE FOUR
ROOF TOP HVAC UNITS ATOP CITY HALL ($9,921.20)
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FINANCIAL
CONSULTING SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. TO DEVELOP A VOLUME BASED SANITARY SEWER UTILITY
RATE FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS ($15,680.00)
(J) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS TO
CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 403 3RD AVENUE
NORTH WITHIN THE CITY OF EDMONDS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE HERMAN REZONE, FILE NO. R-
28 -207, FROM RS -6 (SINGLE FAMILY) TO RM -3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY), AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
A CONCOMITANT ZONING AGREEMENT (Applicant: Doug Herman / File No. R -98 -207)
(K) PROPOSED ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE DEDICATED BUT UNBUILT RIGHT -OF -WAY OF
218TH PLACE SOUTHWEST IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 9405 218' PLACE SOUTHWEST, AND
PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION FOR SUCH VACATION
(L) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO REDUCE THE PLAN LINED
RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR 88TH AVENUE WEST FROM SIXTY TO THIRTY FEET BETWEEN THE CURRENT
TERMINUS OF SAID STREET AND MAIN STREET AND AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL
STREET MAP (Applicant: Howland Homes, LLC / File No. ST- 99 -26)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 22, 1999
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(M) PROPOSED RESOLUTION COMMENDING MEGHAN CROSS, STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
3. (5 Min.) PRESENTATION OF RECIPIENTS OF THE YOUTH SERVICES UNIT D.A.R.E. ROLE MODEL
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 1999
4. (20 Min.) PUBLIC HEARING ON SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
5. (15 Min.) PUBLIC HEARING ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING BOARD REGARDING AN
APPLICATION BY THE EDMONDS MEMORIAL CEMETERY TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 6.5 ACRES
FROM "RS -20" TO "PUBLIC — P" TO ALLOW FOR CONTINUED USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
EXISTING CITY CEMETERY. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 820 15TH STREET SOUTHWEST.
(Applicant: Edmonds Memorial Cemetery / File No. R- 99 -63)
6. (45 Min.) REPORT ON THE PROPOSED UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE
7. (10 Min.) REPORT ON PUBLIC SAFETY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
8. (5 Min.) MAYOR'S REPORT
9. (15 Min.) INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS /UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
"arking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at (425) 771 -0245 with 24 hours advance
:otice for special accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable; Channel 32. Delayed telecast of this meeting appear,
he following Wednesday, Friday and Monday at noon on Channel 32.