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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
JULY 69 1999
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
Gary Haakenson, Council President
Dave Earling, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Jim White, Councilmember (arrived 7:10 p.m.)
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Christie Lee, Student Representative
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Peggy Hetzler, Administrative Services Director
Ray Miller, Development Services Director
Robin Hickok, Police Chief
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks & Recreation Director
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
James Walker, City Engineer
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED.
(Councilmember White was not present for the vote.)
2. 1 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Council President Haakenson pulled Consent Agenda Item B.
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE 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
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS 934153 THROUGH #34454 FOR THE WEEK OF
[Approval of JUNE 28, 1999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $280,955.51. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
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arrants WARRANTS #25165 THROUGH #25353 FOR THE PAY PERIOD JUNE 16 THROUGH
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JUNE 30, 1999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,709.22.
ims for (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM HELEN CONNOLLY
ages ($410.99) AND MICHAEL MATOLA ($150.53)
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Barker (E) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH BARKER
Landscape LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN OF SURFACE AT 144 RAILROAD AVENUE
reement AS DESCRIBED IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT ($8,660.00)
nterlocal w/ (') AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION
Port of AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT OF EDMONDS FOR USE OF STORMWATER
Edmonds TRANSMISSION FACILITIES
rd. 3264 (G) ORDINANCE NO. 3264 AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7.50 ECC BY
mending THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 7.50.060 ADMINISTRATIVE RATE
so ECC ADJUSTMENT
(H) ORDINANCE NO. 3265 ADOPTING AS AN INTERIM ZONING REGULATION
Ord. 3265 AMENDMENTS TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 17.70 REGARDING
Interim TEMPORARY USES TO ADD A NEW SECTION 17.70.040, BISTRO AND OUTDOOR
Zoning
Regulations DINING, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE, AND AMENDING THE PROVISIONS
OF ECDC 18.70.030(B) RELATING TO REVIEW OF STREET PERMITS
Approve Item B: Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of June 29,1999
Council Council President Haakenson requested a correction to the first sentence of the last paragraph on page 17
Minutes so that the minutes reflect that the comments were made by Councilmember Van Hollebeke rather than
himself.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER,
TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember White
was not present for the vote.) The item approved is as follows:
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 29,1999
3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE CHRISTIE LEE
Introduction Council President Haakenson explained it has been the Council's practice to rotate Student
tudent Rep- Representatives from Edmonds - Woodway High School and Meadowdale High School. He introduced'
esentative Student Representative Christie Lee, a senior at Meadowdale High School. He explained Ms. Lee is
involved in DECCA, is a member of the Key Club and the National Honor Society and plays volleyball.
She has been a tutor at Beverly Elementary, is a D.A.R.E. role model and her future plans include
attending the University of California or the University of Notre Dame to major in international business
law and minor in architecture and possibly pursue a career in corporate law.
Ms. Lee said she was honored to serve as the Edmonds City Council's Student Representative and said
the experience would help her in her high school activities.
Mayor Fahey encouraged her to contact the Mayor's office if she needed additional information.
Public 4. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CURRENT MASTER PLAN PROJECT - CITY PARK ROAD AND
Hearing City PARKING. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE PARKS AND
Park Road RECREATION DIRECTOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL WILL MAKE A DECISION ON
WHETHER TO GO FORWARD WITH THE PLAN AND THE PROJECT PERMITS AS
PROPOSED OR SEND IT BACK FOR REVISIONS
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, TO ALLOW 5 MINUTES FOR EACH PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKER. MOTION
CARRIED. (Councilmember White was not present for the vote).
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Councilmember Earling observed Councilmember White was expected to arrive at the meeting at 7:10
p.m. and asked if his late arrival would preclude his participation in the decision on this issue. City
Attorney Scott Snyder answered no; this was a legislative decision.
Community Services Director Paul Mar explained a public hearing on this issue was requested by the
Council at the 1999 retreat in February. As documented in the minutes of the Council retreat (Exhibit 1,
page 5), " Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Director, would bring her report regarding City Park to the
full Council at which time the Council would make a decision at that time whether to go forward with the
plan or send it back for revision." Mr. Mar explained tonight's hearing is not part of any regulatory
action; the Council's role is as the board of directors for the Parks and Recreation Department in
reviewing the capital project, a two -way road in City Park. Prior to the discussion at the Council retreat;
staff reviewed the City Park Master Plan with the Council on February 19, 1997 (minutes from that
discussion are contained in Exhibit 3, pages 8 -10 of the packet). He explained the purpose of tonight's
presentation was to review the 1992 approved City Park Master Plan, the capital projects emanating from
that Master Plan that have already been implemented, and the planning and design process for the 2 -way
road project. He commented the two -way road project is in accordance with the approved City Park
Master Plan. Staff and consultants have made every effort to comply with the goals and objectives of
the Master Plan as well as City Codes and regulations in the planning of this project and the presentation
will indicate how the project meets those goals. Compliance with codes and regulations will be
addressed by the applicant, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the City's regulatory agencies for
which the Development Services Department is the lead agency. Many issues will be addressed during
the permit review process, which will begin if the Council authorizes the Parks and Recreation
Department to proceed with the permitting process. He referred to the staff recommendation (page 4 of
the packet).
Using the overhead projector, Parks and Recreation Director Arvilla Ohlde displayed photos and maps of
the site. She displayed Exhibit 7, a schematic parking and roadway layout for Edmonds City Park. She
explained in 1992 the Council adopted the City Park Master Plan. Prior to that adoption, there was a dire
need to have improvements made to this older site. As explained to the Council at that time, City Park
was a park that had been "loved to death." The consultant developed concepts for improving the park.
She displayed a drawing of what City Park used to look like including two older play areas, non-
conforming gravel parking lots, a problematic 1949 restroom, aging, scattered picnic shelters constructed
in the 1940's, ballfields, the gazebo, a newer restroom, an abused natural area, and the maintenance area.
There was limited accessibility and a one -way loop that currently exists today. During public hearings,
members of the public expressed a desire to retain all existing activities. The consultant presented a
Master Plan that was later adopted that met the need to upgrade the site and planned for the heavy use of
the park. The consultant also presented a plan for phases and steps to allow improvements to be made
over a period of time to take advantage of grant funds, best costs, etc. and ways to do improvements
without closing this major park.
Ms. Ohlde next displayed the adopted Master Plan, identifying the arboretum /natural area in the south
end, the sunnier location for the children's play area, and a northwest parking lot. She said the
consultant's report addressed accessibility from the upper and lower areas of the park, improving the
picnic shelters, constructing a new restroom, installing a horseshoe court in the west area, drainage,
wetland gardens, kiosk, landscaping improvements, and operation of the maintenance facility as a
maintenance building or recreation facility or greenhouse. The consultants also addressed the 2 -way
road and how parking would be confi gured. a
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Ms. Ohlde explained the various improvements that have occurred at City Park as a result of the Master
Plan including cleaning -up the arboretum area. There was a great deal of immediate public reaction
regarding service vehicles and the impression that they were killing the trees. This use was discontinued
and is only used intermittently. The maintenance yard was cleaned up and an old chemical storage shed,
located where the horseshoe courts are today, was replaced with a self - contained chemical storage unit.
The northwest parking lot was paved and configured. She displayed photos of the former non-
conforming gravel parking lot and how the parking lot looks today with organized parking. As a result
of the Master Plan, the horseshoe courts were built and landscaping was added on 3rd Avenue. As a
result of the City securing $36,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds, another phase of the
Master Plan was undertaken to provide accessibility to the play area and accessibility paths in the lower
section and off 3rd Avenue. She displayed a photo of the former play equipment and the two new play
areas as well as the accessibility paths. She displayed a photo of the three former picnic shelters and a
photo of one of the three new picnic shelters that were added.
A primary factor in the Master Plan was determining a configuration that benefited the road and parking.
During Master Planning, the consultant worked on four concepts for the road, (A) no change, (B) two -
way entry from Pine Street - disadvantages include traffic congestion at Pine Street and pedestrian access
only to upper restrooms, concerts and ballfields. There was a great deal of negative comment at that time
from the public regarding access from Pine Street. Concept (D) provided access from SR -104 although it
would require crossing a wetland. As SR 104 is a limited access highway and /or the ferry traffic is
eliminated, the ability to provide access from SR 104 is doubtful. This concept also limits vehicular
access to the restrooms and other activities.
The concept included in the Master Plan was Concept (C), a two -way road and elimination of the north
access. Ms. Ohlde referred to the circulation concept in the Master Plan, "this circulation system
includes a two -way road which enters the site at a location of the existing entry. Parking lots are
proposed at two locations which correspond roughly to the existing parking areas thus taking advantage
of existing clearing. This plan's primary disadvantage is that the widened roadway will entail some tree
removal. The advantages are increased traffic safety and better separation of park area from the
apartments north of the site. This concept was adopted and incorporated into the Master Plan
alternatives and the Master Plan. The plan addresses safety concerns identified in the site analysis,
allows space for a planted buffer from the residential complex to the north of the park and offers safe,
convenient park access at a location traditional for this park. " She referred to Exhibit 2 which
highlights the reasons for a two -way road to improve traffic safety, provides emergency vehicle access,
entry adjusted for safety for ingress and egress, recommended curve entry drive to slow traffic flow in
the park, two -way road 24 -feet wide with curbs and gutters which prevents improper parking along
roadway, inside turning radii of 25 feet for emergency access, crosswalks striped .and signed for safety,
increased parking (existing 85; recommendation 118). A parking study done in 1997 recommended a
minimum of 118 spaces and maximum ,of 150, parking located to directly serve the primary active park
use areas, and parking located to preserve existing tree stands.
Ms. Ohlde said the City hired a design consultant, Matt Suhadolnik of SVR Design Group, who used the
concepts in the Master Plan and the plan for the two -way road to develop a configuration which was
presented at several public meetings as well as a public meeting before the Planning Board.
Matt Suhadolnik, SVR Design Group, said the first things they did when selected to implement the
next phase of improvements to City Park were to revisit the Master Plan, visit the site, and review
circulation routes which resulted in their concurrence with the conclusions of the Master Plan for
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ingress /egress from 3rd Avenue. The biggest challenge they found was how to maximize available
parking within the park while eliminating the non - conforming parking lot in the southwest corner.
Another challenge was to improve, vehicular and pedestrian safety and sight distances and implement the
two -way road and parking while preserving the natural character of the park. They developed various
circulation routes in an effort to mitigate and preserve the green space while considering issues such as
grading amongst existing significant trees and how to address future stormwater runoff. As a result, they
realized the two -way access road was not a thoroughfare; it is an access route to parking areas within the
park. They studied another design that would locate the parking to the side of the access road. This had
concurrence with the City's Fire and Police Departments. Further design implemented a cul -de -sac
turnaround for emergency /recreation vehicles. This option (Option B) was presented at two community
meetings and was favored because parking was located further to the south and west, thus retaining a
significant portion of the green space around the existing wading pool. Traffic would enter off 3`d
Avenue, in basically the same alignment as the existing entry but the curve slows traffic. He described
the route of the roadway through the new parking area and into the existing parking improvements that
were implemented as part of the Master Plan in the northwest quadrant.
Mr. Suhadolnik explained the proposed design meets safety and emergency vehicle requirements as well
as the goal of a traffic study done in 1996 to accommodate a minimum number of cars within City Park.
This design enables restoration of the north edge of the park as a natural buffer with new trees and
shrubs. Further, additional areas along the roadway to the south can be reclaimed to increase
buffering /screening of the maintenance facility.
Councilmember Plunkett asked whether access from 3`d Avenue South and exiting onto Pine Street had
been considered. Mr. Mar said that concept had not been considered in any of the alternatives.
Ms. Ohlde said a study had not been done regarding an exit onto Pine Street.. A question regarding
access on Pine was asked at a public meeting and information regarding a two -way road with
ingress /egress on Pine was discussed at a subsequent public meeting. Councilmember Plunkett asked if
this could be considered. Mr. Snyder said any new alternatives would be required to go through the
Comprehensive Plan process. Councilmember Plunkett suggested the Council consider that option.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke recalled in prior discussion, concerns were expressed regarding
maintenance vehicles accessing and exiting on 3`d Avenue South under the two -way street concept. He
recalled there had been discussion of the ingress /egress for maintenance vehicles only on Pine Street.
Ms. Ohlde agreed there was an alternative in the Master Plan for a service entrance on Pine Street.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked if the existing new parking lot would be altered. Ms. Ohlde said
options include a T- turnaround or a bulb turnaround. Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked if'
emergency personnel reviewed this and feel it is suitable. Ms. Ohlde said yes, noting that will be
addressed during the permit process.
For Councilmember Miller, Ms. Ohlde explained parking configuration A has the same entrance /exit line
but has the parking configured outside the line of travel. Configurations B, C, and D were considered but
C was chosen for the Comprehensive Plan. She displayed the language in the Comprehensive Plan that
proposes retaining the two parking lots, addresses safety and traffic, separation from condominiums on
the north, and addresses concerns regarding separation from other uses. She explained the goal is not to
encircle a park with the access road as exists now. The concept recommendation indicated if the access
is two -way, additional space can be retained for park usage.
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Councilmember Miller asked why the parking issue was considered in the master planning process.
Ms. Ohlde said testimony was provided that people were accessing the roadway via the exit and traffic
counts showing more people on the exit road than on the entrance road indicated it was being used as a
shortcut. Neighbors also commented that pedestrians walked on the roadway and a separation was
favored.
Councilmember Earling questioned the safety of having parking on the southern side and pedestrians
having to cross two -way traffic to access the park. Mr. Suhadolnik explained when the parking study
was done to determine the parking for the park, they learned the maximum use of available parking is
around the inside radius of the park in addition to the parking in the northwest corner. He showed a
pedestrian connection along the inside radius of the parking area, noting further design refinement has
resulted in sidewalks for the south and west portions of the parking area, additional landscape islands,
and raised speed humps at pedestrian crossings in an attempt to slow traffic in the parking area.
Councilmember Earling referred to Councilmember Plunkett's suggestion regarding egress on Pine Street
and asked how this would impact ferry traffic and access to the Town of Woodway. Mr. Mar answered
Pine Street is used by Woodway residents as well as ferry vehicular traffic (excluding busy days).
Mr. Mar said the Washington State Ferry Division is conducting a ferry terminal access study of a
number of the City's streets around the ferry terminal, including Pine Street that should be completed this
fall. Mr. Snyder said if the Council wants to have another alternative reviewed, SEPA review and other
actions would be required before review by the Planning Board and the Comprehensive Plan process. He
recommended the Council determine which alternative they want considered and have the same studies
done (traffic study, parking study, impact on the park, impact on existing facilities, etc.).
Councilmember Plunkett asked if the long -term plan was for ferry traffic to be completely eliminated
from Pine Street. Mr. Mar agreed that was the goal but said it requires the cooperation of the City, ferry
system, northwest region of the WSDOT, and Lynnwood. Elimination of Pine Street as a ferry route
would require a public education process as well as signage revision. Councilmember Plunkett observed
the City's goal is to keep traffic out of residential areas.
Councilmember Plunkett commented that left turns would be relatively safe if the roadway exited onto
Pine Street and a 4 -way stop was erected mid -block on Pine Street. Mr. Mar said it would be easier than
if there were through traffic.
Councilmember Plunkett recalled approximately six months ago an independent traffic review was
commissioned. Ms. Ohlde said an assessment of volume and traffic was done with TPE (Transportation
Planning & Engineering) and she has been drafting working documents with Bucher Willis & Ratliff
(BWR). Councilmember Plunkett asked if the traffic study with BWR was commissioned to review the
two -way roadway. Ms. Ohlde answered yes, noting they were asked to consider five elements.
Councilmember Plunkett commented that the results of that study were not yet available but yet the
Council was being asked to approve the two -way road project without .the results of that study.
Mr. Snyder explained the purpose of the traffic study is to analyze Comprehensive Plan alternatives.
Councilmember Plunkett observed the recommended action was to submit the City Park Two -Way Road.
Project for Architectural Design Board approval and asked if this action would approve the two -way road
concept. Mr. Snyder stated there usually would not be this public hearing and staff would have
proceeded. In this instance, Council has opted to reconsider the issue. The Council could make a
decision to stop the process if they desired.
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Councilmember Plunkett asked whether the Council was committed to the two -way road project if the
two -way road project is approved and submitted to the Architectural Design Board. Mr. Snyder
explained the Council is committed to the two -way road project as a result of the Master Plan. He
explained staff is fulfilling the Comprehensive Plan as it exists. The Council has the option of altering
that course.
Councilmember Plunkett noted there are four road possibilities before the Council. . Mr. Snyder
responded that the process of amending the Comprehensive Plan and establishing a plan for City Park
resulted in this alignment (two -way road). The Council has funded a variety of improvements in an
effort to fulfill that Master Plan. If the Council had not held this hearing, the public's opportunity to
challenge it would be solely on the basis of an appeal of SEPA or the project action at the ADB level.
The Council does not have four alternatives before it, that issue has already been decided. The Council
could send the issue back to consider another alternative.
Council President Haakenson referred to Exhibit 2 and the first reason for the two -way road, "improves
traffic safety" but pointed out there was no information in the packet indicating the impact a two -way
road would have on traffic safety. Ms. Ohlde said the documents submitted for permit will consider
safety issues.
Council President Haakenson asked if buses would park in the same place they do now. Ms. Ohlde
answered yes.
Councilmember White asked for clarification of the purpose of this public hearing. He observed the
Master Plan was adopted under a different administration and Council. Staff is moving forward based, on
the instructions provided by that administration and Council. He felt the Council was stepping in at an
inappropriate point to ask staff questions that are not available at this point in the process. If the purpose
of the hearing was to revise the Comprehensive Plan, he felt this was not the appropriate time or place.
Mr. Snyder explained the Council's alternatives are to proceed, or frame another alternative that should
be considered (i.e. entering on 3`d Avenue South and exiting on Pine) and send it to the Planning Board
for consideration. If another alternative is processed, it will be returned to the Council for a legislative
hearing. He suggested the Council frame another alternative for consideration or allow the process to
continue through the permitting stage.
Councilmember White asked how it was decided to incorporate Concept C (two -way road) in the Master
Plan. Ms: Ohlde answered it was a recommendation to the Council based on the data collected via the
public process, public comments, and a recommendation from Planning and Engineering. For
Councilmember White, Ms. Ohlde said the Council could direct staff not to proceed with permitting and
to consider another concept. Mr. Snyder said the Council cannot act on an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan without a recommendation of the Planning Board, sitting as the Park Board.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY. COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, TO EXTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR 60 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember White asked whether data was provided at the time of the previous concept discussion.
that concluded the two -way traffic flow would increase traffic safety. Ms. Ohlde said yes, the
consultants' recommendation indicated it would increase traffic safety. Councilmember White asked if
anything in the design of the park has changed since that time that would suggest those conclusions are
no longer valid. Ms. Ohlde answered no, explaining the traffic circulation and parking are connected to
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the improvements that have already been made to implement the Master Plan. She said the entire Master
Plan would need to be reconsidered if changes were made to it.
Councilmember White asked how many trees are proposed to be removed. Ms. Ohlde answered four
trees and identified the four trees that would be removed as a result of the roadway /parking construction
project. She said there are also 16 small Moss Cypress trees that line the roadway that an arborist
recommended be removed due to their linear planting, disease, and topped condition.
Mayor Fahey questioned whether the Cypress would still need to be removed if the Council remanded
this issue to consider a scenario that maintained the existing road as one -way. Ms. Ohlde said the
arborist reviewed the entire linear system and made several recommendations to keep the trees healthy.
Councilmember Earling observed the plan indicates an additional 67 trees would be planted. Ms. Ohlde
said when the plan was fine- tuned, the arborist recommended the addition of 101 trees, which is the
amount that will be indicated during permitting.
Councilmember Miller commented that the purpose of the public hearing was to review a
Comprehensive Plan amendment adopted in 1992 and certainly at that time was viewed as a long -range
vision for the park. He referred to the 1992 minutes, noting there were only four citizens present when
that was adopted. He noted the audience is full this evening with citizens interested in this matter and
recommended moving forward with the public hearing.
Councilmember Nordquist recalled part of the consideration in 1992 was the maintenance facility and the
desire to move that function to the old Public Works site at 2 "d and Dayton. He said it was always the
goal to move the maintenance facility out of the park and open the access to Pine Street.
Mayor Fahey opened the public participation portion of the hearing, encouraging the public to keep their
comments to five minutes. _
Lucien A. Schmit, Sr., 545 3rd Avenue South, Edmonds, stated that what is before the Council is a
concept issue -- one -way versus two -way. He indicated he and many of his neighbors were opposed to
the two -way road in City Park for two reasons. First, the process by which the two -way road was
included in the Master Plan in 1991/1992 was flawed because there was little public participation in the
process, there was no traffic engineering study /report generated at that time and one has not been
generated and made public to date. Further, the survey of Edmonds residents living near the park (taken
in January 1992, four months prior to the approval of the Master Plan) did not ask any questions
regarding traffic or more parking in or around City Park. This may have led citizens receiving the survey
to conclude that no changes in parking or traffic circulation were being contemplated. The second reason
he was opposed to the two -way road in City Park was because it was a bad idea. It requires cutting a
significant number of trees (approximately 21 - 56), introduces two -way traffic which is more hazardous,
calls for a two -way road passing through one parking lot and ending in another, paves several thousand
square feet of park land, calls for regrading several hundred cubic yards of park land, likely will cause
traffic congestion at the new combined entrance /exit to the park, and is an expensive and unnecessary
project estimated to cost $350,000.
Mr. Schmit summarized the two -way road project was included in the City Park Master Plan via a flawed
process. Further, this expensive and unnecessary project will do extensive and irreversible damage to the
park. Therefore, he urged the Council to send the proposed project back to Parks and Recreation with
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instructions to suspend further work on the two -way road project at least until an objective,
comprehensive traffic engineering report comparing the safety and cost effectiveness of the proposed
two -way road with the current one -way traffic circulation is prepared and made public. He asked that the
Council suspend further work until the 1992 Council commitment to make removal of the maintenance
area in City Park a high priority is fulfilled.
Audrey Ries, 434 31 Avenue South, Edmonds, read a letter,submitted to the Council in March 4, 1998;
by David Wood, which stated a small and vocal group has been lobbying the Council to alter the Master
Plan. This has been a concern to the residents of the condominium complex and resulted in the petition
the Council received. The letter asked that the Council keep in mind that the adopted Master Plan is a
result of considerable investment of time, money and citizen input. A recent public meeting indicated
that the current plan for a single entrance /exit road has been endorsed by the City. Fire and Police
Departments as the safest plan. To change the Master Plan by eliminating the single entrance /exit road .
would necessitate such drastic alterations that the entire plan would be obsolete. To abandon the adopted
Master Plan would be a betrayal to those who supported the process. The condominium residents were
not in favor of the change in placement of the children's play area but understood it was done as part of a
fair and open process. To abandon the planning procedure in favor of last minute complaints is not good
government. The letter urged the Council to remember that the right plan was adopted originally and the
research supported it. Ms. Ries read another letter from a Mrs. Overa, also a resident of the
condominium complex, which stated the builder Iold them the children's play area was to be relocated
closer to their unit and the exit road to the park would be relocated before the play. area was removed.
The builder provided them a copy of the Master Plan, later.approved by the Council, wherein moving the
roadway was to be the first step. Ms. Overa's letter indicated they were concerned when the play area
was relocated but the roadway retained in its existing location along two sides of the play area. Her letter
stated the current exit road on 3'd Avenue South is a hazard as it creates a five -way intersection and
vision is impeded by vehicles parked on 3'd Avenue South.
Roger Johnson, 402 3'd Avenue South, #306, Edmonds, said the Master Plan is not set in concrete, it
can be changed and needs to be modified as situations change. The existing maintenance area should be
removed and the park expanded, possibly for parking or other uses. Consideration should be given to an
exit road to Pine Street, which would enhance this plan by providing more parking and safer conditions.
He urged the Council to delay implementation of the plan until further study has been conducted.
Eleanor Schmit, 545 Third Avenue South, Edmonds, objected to the proposed two -way road and the
parking project in City Park. She urged the Council to rescind this portion of the Master Plan as it was ill
conceived and did not constitute a genuine improvement in the park. She said the substitution of asphalt
and cement for trees and grass was not an improvement to a park. She said the location of City Park and
its nearly pristine condition grant it substantial intrinsic value that will only increase as the City grows.
She urged the Council to protect this asset and halt any further abuse of the parkland. The Council is
morally - obligated to ensure the City's moneys are wisely and prudently spent and not allow them to be
wasted. She stated the Parks and Recreation Department should be directed to prepare an amendment to
the plan to preserve the one -way road because of its safety record and natural simplicity. She preferred
moneys budgeted for these improvements be used for authentic improvements such as removal of the
maintenance facility from the park. The elimination of daily truck traffic from City Park would make the
park safer, reduce air pollution, virtually eliminate noise pollution, allow the mature trees to be remained
and increase the park area. She urged the Council to instruct the Parks Department to give removal of
the maintenance area its highest priority to comply with the written commitment made by the Council in
May 1992. She pointed out there is a two -way paved road with a sidewalk that leads directly to the park
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entrance and along the longest side of the park. She said the two -way road would not be necessary if the
maintenance facility is removed.
Carl Hahn, 1031 2nd .Avenue South, Edmonds, referred to her letter and photos submitted to the
Council and encouraged an amendment to the Master Plan to eliminate the two -way road and allow all
Edmonds residents to have input on the park's future.. She echoed the statement that this was a flawed
procedure, noting she lives 'h block from the park and did not receive notice of any public process in
1992. She favored the exit at 2nd and Pine if the two -way road cannot be eliminated. Under the present
Master Plan, the park will be little more than a freeway and ballfield and a parking lot at the end of the
freeway. She said the only people who want this are the residents of the complex north of City Park.
She said that small population should not be allowed to dictate the landscape of the park when it will
make it more dangerous for park users and passers -by. When exiting the park at Howell Way, drivers
can see a long way to the north to look for traffic coming up 31 Avenue. Exiting at the proposed location
will eliminate visibility to the north and limit visibility to the south. The existing one -way road will
become wider than 5'' Avenue between Main and Bell Street to allow for parking on both sides of the
two -way road. She said this will result in confrontations requiring Police presence. She said the City-
paid consultants indicated the perpendicular parking on both sided of the roadway was the safest
arrangement for those using mobility aids. She said a parking lot away from lanes of travel is far safer
than one located along lanes of travel, regardless of whether it is a one -way or two way. Removal of the
maintenance facility would allow that area to be utilized for a one -way exit. She agreed with the
suggestion for a 4 -way stop mid block on Pine.
Roger Oliver, 10312 nd Avenue South, Edmonds, stated his opposition to the proposed plan because the
current park exit is claimed, by the Park Department expert, to be a dangerous S -curve to cross 3'd
Avenue to Howell Way. A five -foot offset S -curve in 40 -feet of street is not difficult; if Howell Way
was finished to its south curb, it would be a straight line from the park road. The exit at Howell Way has
nearly 80 -feet of unblockable sight distance north on 3'd Avenue where most of the fast traffic comes.
An exit at Erben has no sight distance as shown in the photos. It is a very steep road to exit, particularly
at a stop sign. If sight distance is gained by eliminating on -street parking on 31 Avenue, the City would
lose approximately eight street parking stalls. If the vocal few have their way, he suggested an exit from
the park at 2nd Avenue South and Pine Street, noting a gated road currently exists in that location. Few
significant trees would be lost and an ADA approved path could be constructed here in addition to the
exit road. He pointed out there is currently no path in the park that meets the ADA's slope requirements.
He said Ms. Olilde has indicated to him that there is no requirement that the park be changed to make it
accessible. Even if that is true, he did not want the City to have the reputation for disregarding or
excluding any of its citizens. He preferred the City be open- minded and accommodate those who may be
less physically active. He favored eliminating the maintenance road into the park and have it exit onto
Pine. He welcomed a 4 -way stop at 2nd Avenue S. and Pine. He said he and his wife have many years of
experience regarding the issue of accessibility and have worked with the Governor's Committee on
disability issues.
Madeleine Rath, 543 31 Avenue South, Edmonds, pointed out the good things that have occurred in
City Park during the past ten years such as the covered picnic areas and the addition of a restroom and
the play area. She was saddened about the possibility of spoiling the beauty of the park with a two -way
road. She questioned how a two -way road could be safer than a one -way road. She said the maintenance
vehicles could exit onto Pine Street via the existing "service vehicle only" roadway and questioned why
that roadway is not used. She summarized her main objection was to the two -way street because she felt
it was a poor plan that increased risks to park users.
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Wyn Miller, 1112 Excelsior Place, Edmonds, appreciated all the nice changes that have occurred in
City Park since 1964 but objected to the two -way street. She felt this would be a big mistake because
there is no need for it and said there are many other places $350,000 could be spent, such as a reduction
in water rates.
W. Lowell Reed, 703 4 " Avenue South, Edmonds, was opposed to the two -way street in City Park due
to the need to remove .trees to construct the two -way street and the possibility of complication at 3`"
Avenue and Erben and the eventuality of a stop sign or traffic signal. He said the traffic studies have not
addressed the entrance and exit of approximately 108 vehicles at Erben & 4`h Avenue that will travel
either direction on 4`h Avenue as a result of a condominium being built on 5`h Avenue. He said this will
result in more traffic. He agreed with Councilmember Plunkett's suggestion that an exit on Pine Street
be considered.
Carol Pickett, 654 4 "' Avenue South, Edmonds, spoke-in opposition to the two -way road. She hoped
future generations would look back on the decisions the Council makes regarding City Park as efforts at
preservation of the remaining precious green space in the center of an urban area. She said the park is
irreplaceable in the urban landscape of the growing City and questioned how this could be placed
secondary to facilitating parking. She felt there were simple, inexpensive, less invasive, less destructive
alternatives to address safety issues in the park such as improved signage, installation of speed bumps to
slow traffic, and fencing to provide protection for children. She urged the Council to revise the plan
based on the community's input and to consider alternatives that would generate increased community
support. She questioned how it could be safer to shuttle children across a two -way street compared to a
one -way street.
Jessica Halliday, 434 Third Avenue South, #C202, Edmonds, referred to the safety-of the children in
the play area, noting she has often heard parents warning their children away from the road. She said the
location of the road, so near the play area is a dangerous situation and favored a two -way road or some
other alternative to the existing one -way road.
Jeanette Dawson, 1047 3" Avenue South, Edmonds, spoke in opposition to the two -way road as it will
make the traffic situation more dangerous by placing all traffic at the southeast end of the park where a
lot of cars traveling south on 3" turn right on Pine. The two -way road would be good for the
condominium owners but bad for homeowners at the other end of the park where all the traffic will be
accessing/exiting the park. She preferred the road remain one -way for the reasons outlined by previous
speakers.
Hank Larson, 541 3` Avenue South, Edmonds, pointed out Councilmember Plunketfs question
regarding why an exit onto Pine Street was not considered was never answered. He said this question
has been asked at least at two meetings. Although the traffic experts may believe otherwise, a two -way
road is never safer than a one -way road. A one -way road is safer, easier to navigate, and more
economical in this instance to provide an egress on Pine Street. His comments regarding the safety of a
one -way road versus a two -way road is based on his experience walking his dog nearly every day in City
Park. He agreed there are improvements that could be made to the road such as adding vegetation.
Russell Mitzman, 717 4 " Avenue South, Edmonds, said his primary concern is not the traffic flow but
as a regular park user, with the southeast quadrant of the park. He explained this is a wonderful, natural
area, one of the last areas in Edmonds with 100- year -old trees and is a splendid and unique amenity. He
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was concerned a two -way road through the current entrance to the park would change the enjoyment of
that natural area. He said the existing 12 -foot wide road is proposed to be widened to 24 -feet as well as
the addition of parking on both sides resulting in 30 -40 feet of pavement contiguous to this natural area
of the park and likely replacing some of the natural area on the south side of the road. He preferred some
other solution be identified and urged the Council to reconsider implementation of the two -way road in
the Master Plan.
Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, said no curbs makes the roadway more like a pathway,
and widening the road, adding curbs and parking, appears to be the opposite of what is desirable in a
natural facility. He preferred the park be retained as a natural space. He said two -way roads invite speed
rather than reduce it; the narrower a road is, the slower one tends to drive. A two -way road also
increases the danger when crossing the road, the wider the road is, the further users have to go to reach a
safe area. He urged the Council to re- evaluate what has occurred over the past few years. He said
although the calculation indicates the park can currently accommodate 101 cars, but on heavy usage
days, there is an overflow of 151 cars. That could not be accomplished if there are curbs. He said tree
removal should be avoided and an entrance on 3`d Avenue would reduce parking in order to provide
visibility for the driveway. He agreed an exit on Pine Street should be considered and the lack of traffic
studies would be a reason to "un- make" the prior decision and send it back to the Planning Board for
another review. He said the people present tonight and those who signed the petitions indicated how
interested people are in this issue. He urged the Council to allow public involvement to ensure the park
is developed in a manner the people want, not what a consultant wants.
Jim Bentler, 702 4`h Avenue South, Edmonds, agreed with the speakers who spoke in opposition to the
two -way road. He said most of the changes in the park have been wonderful (restrooms, kiosk, .children's
play area) but he disagreed with the proposal for a parking area with a two -way road going through the
middle and the possibility of children running across it. He referred to Mr. Mitzman's comments
regarding the unimproved area where dogs can be walked, noting there are several large old cedar tree
stumps in this area and the cedars proposed to be removed to construct the roadway may be seedlings
from these old trees.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER,
TO EXTEND THE MEETING FOR 45 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
Ron Pickett, 654 4' Avenue South, Edmonds, said his family uses the park frequently but he did not
recall hearing about the Master Planning process in 1992 or completing a questionnaire at that time
regarding usage of the park. Like Councilmember Plunkett, he recalled hearing about an alternative for a
one -way road exiting on Pine Street. After attending meetings and asking questions, he was still unclear
how the two -way road would exit onto Erben. He continued to question why the two -way road was
needed, as the current park is a beautiful park in an expanding urban area. Regardless of what is done,
the park will never be able to accommodate the maximum usage as indicated in the Transportation
Planning & Engineering report dated November 8, 1996 which states the maximum parking needed at
peak usage is approximately 150 vehicles. The increase in parking stalls to 118 will not accommodate
all potential vehicles nor lessen the impact of street parking on adjacent streets. On- street parking at
peak hours does not appear to be a problem for residents in the adjacent area. He said an acceptable
solution regarding how traffic will exit onto Erben and terminating at 4`' Avenue has not been provided.
He asked if the next option will be a traffic signal. He questioned how the City could spend this amount
of money, pave more of an already small park, remove trees, and create a bottleneck at V & Erben.
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Syd Locke, 110 Pine Street, Edmonds, said he has attended every park meeting since the early 1990s
and was the person who presented the plan Councilmember Plunkett referred to. That plan could be the
win -win situation for everyone involved. The residents on the north side of the park have suffered from
the traffic from the maintenance facility for eight years and were promised many years ago that that
would be addressed as a top priority. The children's play area was moved closer to the fence because it
was planned the road would be removed. He agreed with Mr. Schmit and others that a two -way road on
31 Avenue is ridiculous because the grade is 10 percent and has limited sight distance. He recommended
the Pine Street alternative be studied.
Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, said he has attended several meetings over the last
two years regarding this issue. He said all the minutes of meetings when this issue was discussed have
not been provided. He recommended the City hold a community meeting at the park.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Fahey closed the public participation portion of the hearing.
Mayor Fahey asked the purpose of the transportation study done by Transportation Planning &
Engineering dated November 8, 1996. Ms. Ohlde answered it was to reaffirm the Master Plan'
recommendation to provide 118 parking stalls inside the park. The Master Plan was not done during
peak usage times of the year; therefore, the study done by Transportation Planning & Engineering
considered peak numbers and recommended that 118 - 150 parking stalls be provided to accommodate
usage. She said that study indicated errant parking is occurring which creates a dangerous situation.
Mayor Fahey observed the impact errant parking has on the park was outside the scope of that study.
Ms. Ohlde said in the first Master Plan, there was a great deal of errant parking in the wooded area.
Testimony at a public hearing before the Planning Board on March 25, 1992 when the Master Plan was
presented indicated vehicles parked in that area. Mayor Fahey recalled there was little public
participation at that public hearing. Ms. Ohlde answered Syd Locke, Mark Quigley, Roger Oliver, and
Carol Hahn spoke at the Planning Board public hearing regarding that issue. Mayor Fahey asked if the
minutes from that meeting were included in the packet. Ms. Ohlde answered no.
Mayor Fahey said since then at least one other study has been commissioned to analyze traffic flows and
asked the purpose of the study currently being conducted. Ms. Ohlde answered Bucher Willis & Ratliff
have been assisting her in assuring existing conditions, park access, park circulation, pedestrian safety
and emergency vehicle access have been addressed prior to permitting. Those five categories will be
considered again as decisions regarding the Master Plan are made such as removing trees.
Mayor Fahey said many members of the public have stated a one -way road is safer than a two -way road.
She asked if this question has ever been addressed by a consultant on this project. Ms. Ohlde said the
Master Plan indicated a two -way road, therefore, the consultant was not asked to consider a one -way
road. The consultant has considered how Option C addresses safety issues associated with the existing
exit on 3`d Avenue, sight distances for a two -way entrance /exit on 3`d Avenue, the combination of a road
and parking, and the addition of speed bumps or islands.
Mayor Fahey commented the play area was moved with the assumption the one -way road would be
eliminated to address the safety issue. She said an assumption has apparently been made that an analysis
was made at some time that a two -way road was the safest method within the park. She asked if the
safety of a one -way versus a two -way road was ever addressed before the decision to have a two -way
road was made. Ms. Ohlde answered the consultant and the traffic engineer recommended the safest
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method was a two -way road and did not recommend continuing the one -way road due to confusion
regarding the entrance and exit, the combination of the exit and the condominiums, the configuration and
placement of the intersections, sight distance, and safety issues associated with the proximity of the
roadway to the children's play area. Mayor Fahey observed the consultant made a recommendation for a
two -way road back in 1992 but the documentation may not have been provided.
Mayor Fahey asked if any analysis was made when Pine Street was eliminated as a potential exit option
due to the number of trees that would be removed to provide that exit. Ms. Ohlde explained there was a
great deal of bad use of the park site at that time. She referred to Syd Locke's comments to the Planning
Board in 1992, "he does not understand why there is still such a great deal of activity in the natural area
The City is destroying the trees. No one is following the plan. He inquired why the City is not taking
care of this problem. He also said the City is continuing to kill the trees and felt immediate attention
should be given to this area." Mr. Quigley "reiterated Mr. Locke's comments and immediate attention
being given to the forested area to preserve the natural settings for the long term plans the consultants
have proposed. It is quite evident that this area is abused at the present time. Whatever the board and
staff could do to protect this area for the long range plan would be appreciated." Mr. Oliver stated, "on
Friday afternoon the traffic on Pine Street near the service area is terrible regardless of the signage."
Ms. Ohlde said at that point, the Planning Board was attempting to make a recommendation and exiting
onto Pine was not favored by the public. Mayor Fahey said that is why Pine Street was eliminated as a
potential solution but could potentially be revised.
Mayor Fahey asked if the consultants ever addressed the pros and cons of access with regard to tree
removal. Ms. Ohlde said the consultants felt exiting onto Pine Street would compromise the forested
area and their recommendation was to keep the arboretum in its natural state. Mayor Fahey observed this
has been an ongoing process and the decisions made today are .based on recommendations from
consultants who can no longer address this issue. Mayor Fahey commented the assessment was made of
a two -way road, but Councilmember Plunkett's question was regarding a one -way road.
Councilmember White said he has found no city in the region that has parks as nice as Edmonds and
recalled two years ago he accepted an Urban Enrichment Award on behalf of the City in Washington DC
for the Brackett's Landing Park. Further, he has never found a Parks Department Director who has as
much concern/passion for maintaining /enhancing parks as the City's Parks and Recreation Director. The
speakers tonight made several points including enforcing the commitment of the 1992 Council to remove
the maintenance facility and not enforcing the commitment of the 1992 Council to the Comprehensive
Plan. He said it is apparent there is a lack of information in the community such as the number of trees
that will be removed, and the creation of more dangerous traffic with a two -way pattern than a one -way
pattern yet the conclusion presented to the 1992 Council was contrary to that finding. He said it is
apparent there wasn't sufficient notice provided which resulted in little input from the public in 1992. As
a result, the process needs to be revisited.
COUNCILMEMBER WHITE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILM.EMBER _ VAN
HOLLEBEKE, TO INITIATE THE PROCESS TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO
REQUIRE THE PLANNING BOARD TO REVIEW THE INGRESS/EGRESS TO THE CITY
PARK, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS, TWO -WAY VERSUS ONE -
WAY STREET, THE NEW CONFIGURATIONS IN THE PARK THAT ARE ALREADY IN
PLACE BASED UPON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CURRENT COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN OVER THE PAST SIX YEARS AND ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF REMOVAL OF
TREES.
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Councilmember Van Hollebeke agreed some elements may have been missing when the decision was
made seven years ago such as the traffic study that indicates ingress /egress on 3`d Avenue is the safest
method. He said it is apparent that the issue needs to be reviewed again particularly to eliminate the one -
way loop to preserve the intention of providing screening to the condominiums and the possibility of a
one -way road exiting onto Pine Street. He supported the motion.
Mr. Snyder requested Council provide direction regarding what alternatives they want considered.
Council President Haakenson said his concern was not alternative roads but whether two -way traffic
improves traffic safety. He noted there is no information provided that documents that finding, but that
information is necessary to make a decision. If a two -way road is safer, the City should move forward
with it. If it is not safer, the reasons should be provided and other alternatives considered.
Councilmember Plunkett referred to Option B in the Council packet, which is the two -way road on the
south end and eliminates the road on the northern side. Although this may be a reasonable alternative, he
requested the exit onto 3`d Avenue at 2nd Avenue (approximately midway) be considered, with possibly
the addition of a stop sign. He said exiting onto Pine is one of the alternatives that should be considered
to allow the Council to determine what is the safest method of accessing /exiting the park.
Mr. Snyder observed if the motion is approved, staff would determine the cost of having a consultant
consider various alternatives and report that cost estimate to the Council. Mayor Fahey said the
consultant process with the existing consultant who is considering the merits of a two -way road would be
terminated and a process initiated. Mr. Snyder agreed the process would need to begin again.
Councilmember White requested the contract with the consultant include communication with concerned
citizens to avoid a consultant study that does not thoroughly analyze the residents' input. Mr. Snyder
said staff will present a scope of work to the Council at a future meeting.
Councilmember Plunkett preferred consideration be limited to Option B (Exhibit 7), and whether the exit
on Pine Street would be safer.
Councilmember Earling said he too was on the Council in 1992 and recalled stating that the public
meeting regarding the issue included only four citizens. He stressed this is the type of public input that
was provided at that time. Although it is sometimes a bad thing that planning takes a long time, other
times it is good such as in this instance. He supported the motion and urged Ms. Ohlde not to be
discouraged about this process.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Fahey declared a brief recess.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER,
TO EXTEND THE MEETING 45 MINUTES, 25 OF WHICH WOULD BE SPENT AT THE
COUNCIL MEETING AND 20 MINUTES IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED.
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
s study Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, recalled a week ago a consultant presented the study
regarding the ADB, which included issues that the Council should discuss, particularly code departures.
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This raises citizens' fear regarding what departures could be made. He said the Council, particularly
those who are running for re- election, owe the public an explanation in their campaign regarding code
departures.
Mr. Snyder advised public meetings are not the appropriate format for campaign statements; the Council
is limited in what they can say.
drool Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, observed the 2000 budget is approaching and urged
ecurity the Council to be aware of the national security problem in schools. He said the Edmonds School
District does not believe there is a weapons problem in the school. He encouraged the City to establish
an emergency fund to address the possibility of the Edmonds School District seeking additional security
measures.
hambers Randy Walter, 7506 237" SW, Edmonds, thanked Councilmember Van Hollebeke for helping him with
le
ab Chambers Cable. He said Chambers Cable came out immediately following the last Council meeting
and hooked -up his cul -de -sac, which was omitted when the area was transferred. He expressed concern
Chambers Cable did not meet their deadline and have not provided a recent update.
Council President Haakenson said the Chambers Cable representative was asked to make a presentation
at tonight's meeting but, due to a conflict, will provide an update at the July 20 Council meeting instead.
6. REPORT ON PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECT
Report on Community Services Director Paul Mar referred to the revised timeline for the project. He said the
Public weekly construction meeting will be held tomorrow (rather than today) and a full report will be provided
safety Proj. at the July 20 Council meeting. Mayor Fahey said the timeline has been changed due to conflicts with
subcontractors and schedules, some due to the oil tanks that had to be removed. She said the original.
timeline cannot be met but a revised schedule has not yet been developed. She asked whether the change
orders the City has submitted are within the contingency. Mr. Mar answered yes.
Councilmember Miller said during a walk through of the building today he noticed a significant amount
of water on the first floor. He asked if the apparent water problem would be discussed with the
contractor. Mr. Mar said it was one of the issues addressed last week and the contractor was directed to
bring back answers. He expected those answers to be provided by July 20 and for the solution to have
been implemented by that time.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke requested the next report address specific reasons for the delays, what
the City is doing about the delays, and when occupancy can reasonably be expected. City Attorney Scott
Snyder answered due to the amounts of money involved, time delays to date, and the significant chance
of litigation, the assessment of cause should be discussed in Executive Session.
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
of July Mayor Fahey hoped everyone enjoyed the 4 ' of July weekend. She thanked the Chamber of Commerce,
elebration Edmonds Ambassadors, and other volunteers who assisted with the parade and fireworks. She also
thanked the sponsors who provided funding for the fireworks.
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Edmonds Councilmember Nordquist advised the Edmonds Lions Club approached restaurants about having their
Lions Club menus available in Braille, and twelve restaurants have agreed and now have menus in Braille.
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Councilmember Earling echoed Mayor Fahey's thanks to those who assisted with the 4' of July
celebration.
Student Representative Christie Lee thanked the Council for selecting her and looked forward to learning
more about City issues.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LEGAL ADVICE - REVIEW OF CLAIM
At 10:15 p.m. Mayor Fahey adjourned the Council to Executive Session for approximately 20 minutes
regarding legal advice. No action was anticipated following the Executive Session. .
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.
JULY 6, 1999
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 29, 1999
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #34153 THROUGH #34454 FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 28, 1999, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $280,955.51. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #25165 THROUGH #25353
FOR THE PAY PERIOD JUNE 16 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,709.22.
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM HELEN CONNOLLY ($410.99), AND
MICHAEL MATOLA ($150.53)
(E) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH BARKER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
FOR DESIGN OF SURFACE AT 144 RAILROAD AVENUE AS DESCRIBED IN THE PURCHASE AND
SALE AGREEMENT ($8,660.00)
(F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE
PORT OF EDMONDS FOR USE OF STORMWATER TRANSMISSION FACILITIES
(G) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7.50 ECC BY THE ADDITION
OF A NEW SECTION 7.50.060, ADMINISTRATIVE RATE ADJUSTMENT
(H) PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING AS AN INTERIM ZONING REGULATION AMENDMENTS TO THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 17.70 REGARDING TEMPORARY USES TO ADD A NEW SECTION
17.70.040, BISTRO AND OUTDOOR DINING, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE, AND AMENDING
THE PROVISIONS OF ECDC 18.70.030(B) RELATING TO REVIEW OF STREET USE PERMITS
3. (5 Min.) INTRODUCTION OF NEW STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE CHRISTIE LEE
4. (60 Min.) PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CURRENT MASTER PLAN PROJECT— CITY PARK ROAD AND PARKING.
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
AND THE CITY COUNCIL WILL MAKE A DECISION ON WHETHER TO GO FORWARD WITH THE
PLAN AND THE PROJECT PERMITS AS PROPOSED OR SEND IT BACK FOR REVISIONS.
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS (3 Minute Limit Per Person)
6. (5 Min.) REPORT ON PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECT
7. (5 Min.) MAYOR'S REPORT
8. (15 Min.) COUNCIL REPORT
9. (20 Min.) EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LEGAL ADVICE — REVIEW OF CLAIM
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