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10/27/1998 City Council1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 1998 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, Councihnember John Nordquist, Councilmember Michael Plunkett, Councilmember Jim White, Councilmember Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA STAFF PRESENT Robin Hickok, Police Chief Paul Mar, Community Services Director Art Housler, Administrative Services Director Noel Miller, Public Works Director Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Director Brent Hunter, Human Resources Director Dee McGrath, Executive Assistant Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jeannie Dines, Recorder COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED. 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The agenda items approved are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL pproved (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 20,1998 inutes 10/20/98 Authorize (E) AUTHORIZATION TO WRITE -OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Write-off (VARIOUS ACCOUNTS OTHER THAN UTILITY). ALSO, GIVE ACCOUNTING ncollect. MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO WRITE -OFF ACCOUNTS OF LESS THAN $50 Accounts THAT ARE DETERMINED TO BE UNCOLLECTIBLE. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 1 APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #27793 THROUGH #28329 FOR THE WEEK OF pproved r l(C) aim OCTOBER 19, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $234,346.00. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL arrants WARRANTS #22259 THROUGH #22379 FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 15,1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $444,981.60. neral (D) REPORT ON GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD ENDING and SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 Authorize (E) AUTHORIZATION TO WRITE -OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Write-off (VARIOUS ACCOUNTS OTHER THAN UTILITY). ALSO, GIVE ACCOUNTING ncollect. MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO WRITE -OFF ACCOUNTS OF LESS THAN $50 Accounts THAT ARE DETERMINED TO BE UNCOLLECTIBLE. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 1 risoner (F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT TO PRISONER Detention DETENTION AGREEMENT mt. Port re: (G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PORT Enhanced OF EDMONDS REGARDING PLACEMENT OF ENHANCEMENT ELEMENT ON Info Mod INFORMATION KIOSK mQccess AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST PROPOSALS TO PURCHASE ACCESS CONTROL, ontrol v CCTV, AND PANIC ALARM SYSTEMS FOR THE NEW POLICE STATION rd. 3228 (1) ORDINANCE NO. 3228 AMENDING PROVISIONS OF EDMONDS CITY CODE -Hour SECTION 8.64.060 THREE -HOUR PARKING LIMITATION IN ORDER TO AMEND arking PARAGRAPH 8 RELATING TO THIRD AVENUE NORTH AND TO ADD A NEW PARAGRAPH 34 RELATING TO SPRAGUE STREET � 'rd- 3229 (,n ORDINANCE NO. 3229 CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 3.14 ENTERPRISE FUND nterprise CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A FUND FOR THE SALE OF CITY MERCHANDISE u d TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTE TOURISM, PROVIDING FOR FUND ADMINISTRATION, USE AND RECORD KEEPING, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE es. of (K) RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 272 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE Intent 272 re REGARDING THE FORMATION OF THE PERRINVILLE SANITARY SEWER LOCAL ID 215 1 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (LID) 3. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EDMONDS LIBRARY BOARD Peggy Olson, Chair of the Library Board, reported the Library Board is not requesting any funding, thanks to efforts of the Friends of the Library. She explained the Library Board's accomplishments in ual 1998 included updating the existing City ordinance regarding the Library Board (she noted much of the eport of work had been done by former Chair Fred Gautschi before he passed away), updating the Library Board's ibrary Dora bylaws and the policy for the Edmonds Library Conference Room. She said the Board has one new member and another member will be sought during the coming year. Evie Wilson - Lingbloom, Head Librarian, said the library continues to be very busy and productive, particularly during construction of the Lynnwood Library (expected to be completed in March 1999). She reported that the Friends of the Library funded the cost of two new reference desks. She said Tom Reynolds, the Young Adult Librarian/Lead Reference Person, is working with the Arts Commission, the Art Department, and students in the Key Club at Edmonds - Woodway High School to redesign the young adult area at the library. Their first project will be 4 - 6 eye- catching banners designed by students in the Key Club. She referred to a copy of the Sno -Isle Library System home page, noting staff has established links to several web sites they feel will be helpful. She pointed out the library's home page allows access to magazine data bases which have the article's full text available. She noted this web site could be accessed from the library as well as from users' homes. She reported the library is beginning to offer lessons on accessing information on the Internet and offered to provide the Council lessons. Councilmember Miller asked if the library was aware how many "hits" their home page receives. Ms. Wilson - Lingbloom offered to provide that information at a later date. She noted there are often several people waiting when the library opens to use the library's four Internet terminals; two additional Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 2 terminals have been requested in the 1999 budget. Councilmember Miller observed the number of "hits" should increase with the ability to access the home page from users' homes. Mayor Fahey noted many of the Library Boardmembers are also members of Friends of the Library who worked very hard at the recent book sale. She clarified this report tonight was from the Library Board who assists the City in overseeing and setting policies for the library functions. Friends of the Library is the fund raising entity and the reason the Library Board does not have to request funds for extras from the City. She thanked the Library Boardmembers for their service on the Library Board as well as Friends of the Library. Ms. Olson introduced Boardmembers Beverly Kauffman and Bob Freeman. 4. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EDMONDS MEMORIAL CEMETERY BOARD Dale Hoggins, Chairman of the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery Board, introduced Cemetery °°al Boardmembers Ester Sellers, Rosemary Specht, Greg Sarvis, and Sexton Cliff Edwards. Mr. Hoggins eport of emetery reported the Board's longest serving member, Ruth Sater, is in poor health. She will be recognized in the oard near future for her special and long service to the Cemetery Board and to the Edmonds Community. He remarked Ms. Sater celebrated her 90' birthday in September. Mr. Hoggins reported the well and irrigation system continue to be a success and they are able to keep the grass green all summer. Prior to the installation of the pump and well, annual water costs were approximately $5,500 and barely kept the cemetery green. The cemetery is now watered daily (requiring 7 million gallons for the season) and annual cost for power to pump the water is approximately $550. He reported the 16th annual Memorial Day event was held on May 25 and was well attended (over 400 programs were printed and only a dozen were left over), possibly the largest group ever to attend the ceremony. He expressed the Cemetery Board's appreciation to Councilmembers who attended. He said emphasis has been to include young people and youth groups in recent years. This year's event included four students from Sherwood Elementary School who spoke on "What Patriotism Means to Me." A monument recognizing past and present Cemetery Boardmembers was dedicated with the assistance of Councilmember Nordquist. The Cemetery Board expressed their appreciation to Councilmember Earling for his playing of Taps at the Memorial Day event. Mr. Hoggins reported the Cemetery held its annual open house in July, "A Walk Back in Time." During this event, Boardmembers take small groups on walking tours of the cemetery, sharing anecdotes and identifying early settlers gravesites and headstones. The Cemetery Board appreciates the special talents and efforts of Boardmember Bobbie Sherman, for publicizing the open house and other events. He reported the cemetery had over 100 visitors this year; he was impressed by the number of young people who attended along with their families. He stressed the cemetery is an historic place. Mr. Hoggins reported the annual crocus planting took place the first week in October; about 90 first grade students, chaperones and teachers from Sherwood Elementary planted approximately 700 bulbs. He noted approximately 3,000 bulbs have been planted since 1955. He said Debbie Johnson continues her interest in the cemetery by chairing, planning, and organizing the bulb - planting event. Special thanks were given to Jackie Hall and her staff at the Edmonds Branch of the Washington Federal Savings for their part in raising funds for this event, and to White's Nursery for providing quality bulbs at a special price. He expressed the Board's appreciation to Cultural/Recreational Supervisor Brian McIntosh, who Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 3 donated his time to dig holes for the crocuses. Mr. Hoggins remarked it was a treat to have Mayor Fahey participate this year. He said the planting is rotated among area schools and is a popular field trip. Mr. Hoggins said twice a year, Memorial Day and Veterans Day, all known veteran's graves are marked with a cross and flag. Sexton Cliff Edwards has all veterans' gravesites on a tape, which he uses to place a cross and flag at each site. It is estimated there are 350 veterans' graves /markers in the cemetery, with service dating back to the Civil War. Mr. Hoggins said the 1999 cemetery budget was reviewed, discussed, and accepted by the Cemetery Board and the Board recommends its approval to the City Council. He said the Board expects to meet or exceed this year's goal of 45 sales and 55 burials. The Cemetery Board is considering the costs/benefits of advertising in 1999. Preliminary design is underway for the construction of a new columbarium in the northeast comer of the cemetery. Boardmember Greg Sarvis is overseeing this project for the Cemetery Board, which includes obtaining a Public "P" zoning for construction of this project. All niches in the existing columbarium have been sold and cemetery plans predict 90% of burials by 2005 will be cremated remains. Mr. Hoggins said many of the cemetery's lot sales date back 100 years. There are a sizable number that are unused and for which there are no known heirs. RCW 68.36 provides a procedure for reclaiming lots that have been abandoned. Once legal action has been initiated, the abandonment procedure takes six years to be fmalized. This procedure would have value in three ways, 1) establish ownership and heirs, 2) determine which lots have been abandoned, 3) and provide lots for sale for cemetery support. He said further information regarding this procedure would be presented when completed plans are submitted to the Council for approval. He stressed this was a sensitive and delicate matter and must not be seen to be insensitive or a "land grab." Mr. Hoggins expressed the Cemetery Board's appreciation for the knowledgeable and capable staff, particularly Parks and Recreation Director Arvilla Ohlde's support, leadership, and collaborative style. He said Sexton Cliff Edwards is an asset to the cemetery; his personal interest is hard to match. He conducts the cemetery's day -to -day business and deals with families in a very confident manner. The Cemetery Board requests the Sexton position be continued as a full -time City position. Mr. Hoggins recalled when he was appointed to the Cemetery Board, he was surprised to learn it was under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Department. He now agrees this is appropriate, noting the support from Parks Maintenance Supervisor Scott Rogers and his staff is great. The Cemetery Board also expressed their appreciation to Parks and Recreation Secretary Sue Johnson. He said City Engineer Jim Walker was of great assistance during the right -of -way issue. Mr. Hoggins said he was privileged to be a member of the Cemetery Board; the positive changes in the operation of the cemetery in recent years is amazing and shows what can be accomplished when people share common goals, are willing to work cooperatively, and not worry about who gets the credit. He circulated photographs of the Memorial Day and bulb planting events. Mayor Fahey expressed her appreciation to the Cemetery Board for maintaining the cemetery and agreed the improvements made in the way the cemetery is operated and looks have been wonderful. She said these changes were made possible by the dedication and determination of the Cemetery Boardmembers. She remarked she was amazed at what it takes to operate the cemetery, noting it would not be as successful and wonderful without the Board's efforts. She reiterated her appreciation to the Board for the activities and celebrations at the cemetery. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 4 5. PRESENTATION OF 1999 BUDGET Mayor Fahey thanked staff who assisted in the development of the budget, noting Art Housler and the Finance Department worked long hours during the past week. She noted the cover on the budget book resenta- was designed by Jeanne Startzman, the new Administrative Services Executive Assistant. Mayor Fahey ion Budget thanked staff members who developed their department budgets as well as her Executive Assistant, Dee McGrath, for her assistance in developing this presentation. Mayor Fahey presented her proposed 1999 balanced budget. She explained this budget was again created using a modified zero -based budgeting method, which was implemented after she became Mayor. She quoted Administrative Services Director Art Housler in his message to the budget review team, "The zero -based budgeting process is completely different than incremental budgeting: it provides a systematic way to evaluate operations and programs in order to allow management to allocate resources to their highest priorities, it eliminates the necessity for arbitrary across - the -board cuts, and it strengthens elected officials' awareness of all services provided and their related costs. " Mayor Fahey explained since this is the third year the City has used this method, it has become a fairly straightforward process from a mechanical standpoint. However, it becomes extremely difficult when considered from the standpoint of the limited financial resources this City has, balanced against the demands and expectations of our citizens. Once all the fixed expenses are accounted for, the struggle becomes how to allocate the very limited residual. In addition, the amount of the residual is governed by the assumptions that are made related to revenues. She explained, on the one hand, there is the wish of the citizens that property taxes do not increase and that user fees not be instituted to cover increasing costs. On the other hand, more and more requests are being made for road repairs and improvements, neighborhood walkways, bike paths, and park enhancements. Both these perspectives must be carefully weighed against past Council decisions that impact the budget today and the perceived new directions the new present Council wishes to go. To the best of the budget review team's abilities, this budget takes all of these things into account. As in past years, Mayor Fahey invited the Council President, Gary Haakenson, to appoint a Councilmember to the budget review team. Due to difficult time commitments, it was impossible for any of the other Councilmembers to serve in this capacity, so Mr. Haakenson graciously made himself available to assist in this difficult process. Mayor Fahey expressed her gratitude to him for his service and insightful participation in the allocation process. Mayor Fahey said, as always, she anticipates that some modifications will be made to allow the final budget to best meet the expectations of the full Council on the services we provide to citizens. It is hoped that in the review and hearing process, the City will receive input from citizens if they would like to see discretionary funds allocated differently than have been proposed. However, it is important to realize that this is a zero sum game. When one area's budget is increased, there must be funds cut from some other area of the budget. If the desire is to reduce property tax increases, then one or more services the City currently provides will have to be modified. No service would be eliminated, but some would have to be reduced. As the Council has determined in reviewing the budget the last two years, there is no "fat" in this budget. The cost centers clearly demonstrate what the true cost of providing a service are. Increases in line items reflect rising costs in the marketplace for supplies, services, salaries, and benefits. In proportion to Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 5 population, Edmonds maintains a low staff ratio. Yet the City's employees provide quality services. Unfortunately, the only way to really cut this budget would be to cut staffing levels in one or more areas. This would be unfortunate, as it would result in a diminishment in the level of service the City could provide. Based on the assumption that the City of Edmonds wishes to maintain the levels of service currently in place, Mayor Fahey explained it was necessary to increase property taxes the full 6 %. However, no other new taxes or fees are being proposed. Obviously an explanation is in order to justify this proposed increase. Executive Assistant Dee McGrath displayed an overhead showing sales tax projections and budgeted amounts for 1998 and 1999 as well as sales tax equalization projections and budgets for 1998 and 1999. Mayor Fahey recalled in 1996, when the Council was undertaking the Human Resource and Compensation Study, Mr. Housler was asked to make revenue projections for five years into the future. He made those estimates factoring in a 6% property tax increase each year. He also made assumptions related to other revenues. Most increases were in the 4% to 5% range and have been fairly accurate. The areas that have not met projections are sales tax and the state equalization taxes. In 1998, the budget reflected the drop -off in equalization taxes, but fortunately sales taxes exceeded projections in 1997 due to the Port rebuild, and the increased ending cash covered the shortfall. Most of the unanticipated revenues in 1998 also came from unexpected sales taxes from major construction projects. Mayor Fahey pointed out the City is projected to receive $628,500 more in sales tax revenue in 1998 than originally projected. However, projections for 1999 are that sales tax will decrease by 14.8% (reference Attachment 5, Item 5 and Attachment 6). In addition, the equalization tax will not be as high as had earlier been projected. In fact, due to additional new city incorporations expected in 1999, Edmonds is projected to receive $472,800 instead of the $1,080,600 that had been previously estimated as part of the compensation study assumptions (up to five new cities may incorporate over the next year). Essentially, it is necessary to use all of the unanticipated revenues from 1998 ($628,500) to offset this shortfall (reference Attachment 5, Item 16). Mayor Fahey said most Councihnembers were part of the decision - making process that established a compensation increase plan for non - represented employees to enhance their salaries over a five -year span so that medium range comparability would be reached by the year 2001. In 1998, the Council approved a double allocation in July. This had the effect of shortening the span down to four years, instead of five, so the plan will be fully implemented in 2000 instead of 2001. This double allocation was made from excesses in the salary budget for 1998 due to several vacant positions. It had no effect on the increases that had to be budgeted for 1999. In order to budget for these predetermined increases and cover the many other cost increases which will be subsequently discussed, it was necessary to implement the full 6% increase allowed to cities. It was anticipated that this would be necessary at the time the plan was enacted, and as explained, a drop in other revenues exacerbates this situation. Mayor Fahey explained the document forecasting revenue trends, used at the 1998 Council Retreat, projected 1999 revenues at $20,055,000. With new data, this number has dropped to $19,693,540 even with a 6% property tax increase (reference Attachment 4A and 4B), a difference of $361,460 from originally projected revenues. The 6% property tax increase will generate $344,000 in new revenue. Each 1% increase provides approximately $57,000 in additional revenue. Ms. McGrath displayed a list of revenue projections for 1998, revenues generated by the 6% property tax increase, original expense projections, and revised expense projections. Mayor Fahey explained the same Retreat document predicted expenses of $20,306,400. New 1999 projections indicate expenses will be $20,853,290, an increase of $546,890 over the original projection. Unanticipated new expenses, due primarily to the increase in Medic 7 services which the Council approved, extraordinary increases in medical insurance Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 6 premiums, the new state requirement that the City microfilm and archive critical records in Olympia, and the need to significantly enhance the City's financial accounting system, none of which were anticipated at the time the original projections were made, are the primary reasons for the increase. Mayor Fahey explained when the Eden Accounting System was purchased, it was DOS based and the City was aware it would need to be upgraded to Windows at some time. The cost to upgrade this system is estimated to be $200,000; therefore the City is exploring other systems. Fortunately the City will be ending 1998 in an extremely strong financial condition, as was the case in 1997. The ending cash balance for the General Fund is estimated at $1,269,430. The 1998 budget had estimated this at $372,640, so the picture has dramatically improved. In addition to over $550,000 in unexpected revenues, once again expenses have come in significantly under expectations due in part to staff efforts to find efficiencies and savings. In some cases, expenses were reallocated in 1999, covered by part of the 1998 ending cash balance. An overhead with a comparison of beginning cash, revenues, expenditures, and actual ending cash balances for 1996 and 1997, and estimated ending cash balances for 1998 - 2001 was displayed. Another overhead was displayed that showed beginning cash, revenues, expenditures and ending cash balance projections made at the Retreat. Mayor Fahey explained that utilizing most of this ending cash balance in combination with new revenues to offset expenses, will leave an ending cash balance in 1999 of $109,680. This is only off by approximately $100,000 from previous projections. When the Council made the decision to implement the compensation increases, the Council knew ending cash balances would be low in 1999 and 2000 but in 2001 it was projected to start increasing again. Despite all the fluctuations in revenues and unanticipated expenses in the last couple of years, the City has managed to stay right on target with projected year -end balances, or improved the numbers (reference Attachment 4A and B). Mayor Fahey said all revenue conditions and assumptions are explained in Attachment 5. Comparisons of 1998 estimated revenues to 1999 revenue projections are presented in Attachment 6. 1999 expenditure conditions and assumptions are detailed in Attachment 7. These and the estimated cost to operate each department, as determined by its director, were taken into consideration, as this draft budget was prepared. Following are the specifics of both the General Operating Budget of $20,962,970 (reference Exhibit 1) and the All Funds Budget of $66,955,340 (reference Exhibit 4) for 1999. Property Tax revenues total $8,565,260 or 13% of the All Funds Budget. This includes the basic property tax assessment, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy at $0.50 per $1000 of Assessed Valuation (T$AV) which generates $1,415,000, and the excess voted property tax Public Safety Bond issue at $0.19 T$AV. Of this amount, $7,823,000 goes into the General Fund and accounts for 37% of the revenues of that fund. $707,260 (the amount generated by the assessment) goes into Fund #326 to pay debt service on the Public Safety Bond, and $35,000 of the EMS levy goes into Fund #005 for the Basic Life Support (BLS) response vehicle replacement. An overhead illustrating property tax revenues was displayed. Sales Tax revenues at $3,449,760 account for 17% of the revenues. In 1998, they were $4,048,400 or 20% of the City's revenues. Intergovernmental revenues at $2,426,800 includes all state - shared revenues, which total $1,335,300 (6% of the budget) plus funds coming from other government agencies which total $1,091,500 (reference Exhibit 2). Ms. McGrath displayed a comparison of the state - shared revenues by category (motor vehicle excise, liquor excise, liquor profits, mobile home /camper tax, and sales tax equalization) over the last Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 7 five years. Mayor Fahey pointed out sales tax equalization for 1998 is projected to be $538,000; it was $979,907 in 1997. Mayor Fahey noted intergovernmental revenue has decreased almost 23% since 1997 due to the drop in equalization taxes from the state. Services Charge revenues remain stable and largely go to support the programs that generate them, such as recreation fees. Services charges total $1,572,130 or 7% of revenues. Mayor Fahey commented this would be explained more fully as service area expenses are analyzed. Fines & Forfeitures are generated by the Edmonds Court and basically cover the cost of operating the Municipal Court. Some revenues from the #007 Criminal Justice Fund are also used for the Court and will be discussed later. Fines & Forfeitures total $620,600 or 3% of revenues. At one time, the Court actually generated a profit; it now just about breaks even. Licenses & Permits revenues likewise are generated by departments that are supposed to recover their costs. They do not increase unless the Council approves the increase to better reflect the actual cost of the services. Still to be considered by the Council in 1999 are proposed increases to permitting and building fees to completely cover these costs and allow for the new position that has been proposed to meet the growing workload. None of this is included in the budget, but the position has been reviewed and approved by the Human Resource Committee of the Council, and the need to increase fees has been explained to the Council Community Services Committee. Mayor Fahey explained the actual operating expenses for 1999 are projected to be $20,853,290 ($20,962,970 less $109,680 ending cash). Attachment 10 compares 1999 to 1998 by department and Attachment 11 compares these same years by expense category. The year -end expenditures for 1998 are estimated at $19,120,740 ($20,390,170 less $1,269,430 ending cash). The $1,732,550 or 9.1% increase in expenses is primarily the result o£ • Increased salaries and benefits, which currently total $760,050. Mayor Fahey reminded that the bulk of the salaries are negotiated by contract. Most of these contracts have not been settled for 1999, so the full costs in this category are not reflected. • Increased professional services of $208,670. These are our contracted services such as the Judge, Hearing Examiner, Attorney, and design consultants for Parks, Engineering, etc. The Human Resources Study recommended using contract employees whenever possible, instead of hiring new staff. • Intergovernmental increases total $355,130. These are itemized on Attachment 7, Number 4. This amount includes the $241,000 increase to the Medic 7 budget for Edmonds' share of the additional 12 hours of service as well as increases due to increases in population and property values that have been factored into the formula due to annexations. Again, this was discretionary money the Council chose to commit to funding the extended service for 1999. • Transfers increased by $255,930. These are also itemized on Attachment 7, Number 3 (which Ms. McGrath displayed). A large transfer of $213,500 to the Council Contingency Fund is included. Some of this will go to the salary line when contracts are settled. Mayor Fahey noted that transfers to the #008 Fund for travel, training, and equipment was decreased by $33,770. This is a discretionary fund area; nothing is compelling these transfers except Council policy set in the past. The transfer of $15,000 to the Municipal Arts Fund is actually required by Ordinance 1802, passed Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 8 by the Council in 1975. The Sister City Commission allocation this year is for an art purchase to be displayed in Hekinan. Legally, this art piece will remain the property of the City of Edmonds, and additional private monies are being raised to fully fund the anticipated $20,000 cost. The Lantern located in Centennial Plaza was a gift from Hekinan for the City's 100th. year anniversary and is valued at $30,000 or more. The $50,000 to the #005 Fund is to cover leased fire equipment which the City will own at the end of the lease period. The expense graph on Exhibit 1 really gives the best overview of increases by Services. The attachment (Exhibit IA) immediately behind the Exhibit shows what is included in each service area. Mayor Fahey noted these are areas the Council could chose to make other decisions. Public Safety has the largest increase. It now claims $10,230,180 or 49% of the General Operating Fund Budget (reference Exhibit 3). This is an increase of $806,890. It reflects a $352,950 increase for Police, and a $506,770 increase for Fire, which includes the $241,000 Medic 7- assessment increase. Last year the assessment was $451,600, so this is over a 50% increase, some of which is the result of the increases in population and property values that have been factored into the formula due to annexations. These annexations also mean that we are not getting as much revenue from our contract with Fire District 1 as we have in the past, but that was also true last year. In 1999, revenue from the contract will be $213,000 (reference Attachment 6 for comparisons). The Woodway Fire Services contact also provides $169,200 to offset fire costs for a total of $382,200 in additional revenues. Ms. McGrath displayed a graph of public safety expenses. The full assessment for the Advanced Life Support Services (ALS), known as Medic 7, is $683,650. Obviously, the $1,415,000 collected from the EMS Levy more than pays for this. However, the BLS services provided from each of the fire stations, which is the first responder to all medical emergencies, is also a significant cost to the City. Fire Chief Haworth has estimated that 40% of the Fire budget, or $1,777,994, is attributed to the provision of BLS service. Anyway it is allocated, the facts are clear that continued escalating costs associated with EMS services drain the General Fund more each year. Significant training cost increases, and an adjustment to the Fire budget to reflect the funds transferred to Fund #005 from the General Fund to cover the costs of the leases for the new fire equipment, account for some of the increased costs, as well as the purchase of the fire hose which was eliminated from the 1998 budget last year. Increases to the Police budget include additional Police staffing with added equipment and vehicles needed to service the newly annexed areas. Additional revenues that go into the General Fund that help offset Police costs are COPS -FAST Grants of $100,000, Woodway Law Enforcement Contract for $12,000, Animal Licenses of $11,500, and the Mountlake Terrace Animal Control Contract for $25,700. The Hospital Security revenues of $355,000 simply offset the total cost of the program, which is fully paid for by Stevens Hospital. However, both the revenues and expenses are calculated into the General Budget. The total of these combined revenues is $504,200. A chart illustrating the Criminal Justice Fund #007 was displayed. Mayor Fahey pointed out some of the costs for Police services are not reflected in the General Fund. Fund #007, the Criminal Justice Fund, receives additional sales tax money from the state as well as MVET funds. In 1999, these revenues are projected to be $441,620. With interest and ending cash, the Fund will have $685,720 for 1999. This will offset $369,879 in Police service costs as well as $89,300 in Court operation costs, leaving an ending balance in 1999 of $199,550. The total cost for Police services in Edmonds is $6,182,610, but Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 9 $5,785,740 is reflected in General Fund expenditures and $396,870 from the Criminal Justice Fund. She noted there is a $53,000 increase for prisoner care in the #007 Fund plus a $3,000 increase in the General Fund. This is a 28% increase over last year. With the cost of Public Safety estimated at $10,230,180, the combined funding of the Property Tax assessment of $7,823,000 and the other enumerated revenues, which total $886,400 and equal $8,709,400, do not fully cover the cost of Public Safety. Therefore, $1,520,780 of the other revenues must be allocated to make up the difference. Every year, as public safety costs increase, the other services the City provides receive diminished allocations; yet there is increasing demand for the services provided by these other departments. Community Services, which includes Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement, plus oversight of all Capital Projects, is increasing $213,570. Part of this is the new position of Development Services Director. The total cost of Community Services is $1,394,710 or 7% of the budget. Public Works is only partially reflected in the General Fund ($2,053,620 or 10% of the budget), since much of that budget is in the special funds like Street Maintenance and Utilities. Administration, Facilities Maintenance, and Engineering are included in the General Fund as well as several transfers to other funds. Part of the $155,130 increase is due to an $84,700 transfer to the Street Fund. Last year, no allocation was made from the General Fund because of the one -time revenues from the County for streets as a result of annexations. Normally, the General Fund is the only resource for the $200,000 fund transfer to the Street Fund for maintenance of roads, established as policy by previous Councils. However, in 1998, income from the first one quarter percent Real Estate Excise Tax (BEET) exceeded the cost of debt servicing the City Hall Bond. In the 1999 budget, $120,000 is projected to be transferred from Fund #126 to the Street Maintenance Fund #111 to complete the annual allocation of $200,000. These funds can be legally used for street construction purposes; however, they are also the City's only source of funding for Parks and Open Space acquisition. It is hoped that, in the future, excess REET taxes can be placed in the #125 Fund for that purpose. Mayor Fahey explained trying to find $200,000 for the Street Fund this year was very difficult, and this approach seemed to be the only option. General Government covers an enormous number of operational areas from the Council and Mayor's budget to Accounting, City Clerk's Office, and the Municipal Courts. The General Government budget amounts to $3,559,870 or 17% of the budget. The $332,360 increase is normal cost escalations primarily related to salaries and benefits. Bond Debt Service increased by $7,110. A schedule showing debt service of all funds for 1995 - 1999 was displayed. Mayor Fahey noted Fire Station #20, the Library, and the Public Works Building all are paid from the General Fund. Culture and Recreation increased by $208,940. The Library contract for $862,000, an increase of $36,830, is in this service area as there are some transfers to other funds. Mayor Fahey referred to Exhibit IA under this category, noting that the recreational expenses are reported at $1,182,600. This is offset by approximately $830,000 in fee revenue. Recreation programs are broken down into cost centers in the supporting notebook that will be provided to the Council shortly. (A copy is available for citizen review at the City Clerk's Office.) Mayor Fahey displayed an example of a Cost Center, which illustrates salaries, benefits, operating expenses, and revenues. At the bottom of each summary page in the supporting notebook, there is a section that shows Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 10 the revenue generated by that center. In some cases, the cost center is actually profitable. In others, it is subsidized slightly, as in the case of the aquatic facility. The fees cover the costs of the instructor and the salary of the supervisor of the program. Costs of department administration are not factored into the cost centers anywhere. When the City went to zero -based budgeting, it was established that it would be counter - productive to try to allocate the cost of the department administration into the cost centers. That is why it is called modified zero -based budgeting. The differential between revenues and costs that are covered from the General Fund includes the administration costs and the cost of programs that do not generate fees like the Arts Commission Coordinator and Parks Maintenance. Health & Welfare increased $8,030. Most of this is included in intergovernmental service costs. Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) alone went up $4,240. In the All Funds Budget (reference Exhibit 4), the really significant change is in Capital Projects. Mayor Fahey noted in 1998 slightly less than $7 million was expended, in 1999, expenditures will exceed $12 million. Obviously this is due to the Public Safety Complex construction and the Highway 99 Improvement Project. The ending cash balance will be reduced by $9.3 million. A schedule showing the changes in all categories of the All Funds Budget including Day -to -Day Operations, Special Designated Activities, Debt Payment, Capital Projects, Equipment, All other Activities, and Interfund Transfers was displayed. Mayor Fahey noted Day -to -Day Operations include the operating expenses of the General Fund and the intergovernmental services shown in Exhibit 5. Special Designated Activities refer to items funded by special accounts. A chart of the amounts budgeted to these funds was displayed. Mayor Fahey noted the Debt Service schedule was already presented. Mayor Fahey said Equipment costs have doubled due to the-lease payments for all the Fire Equipment that has been purchased. These come out of Fund #005. Mayor Fahey pointed out Attachment 8 (which Ms. McGrath displayed), demonstrates the City's various special organization allocations for 1999. She said none of these have changed significantly, however, none of the $20,000 budgeted in 1998 as Economic Development matching grant monies was expended. This amount has simply been reallocated to 1999. Only $2,000 of the amount allocated for the Senior Center maintenance was used in 1998. The other $8,000 was carried forward and rebudgeted. She noted the installation of the windows and HVAC procured via a HUD grant were recently completed at the Senior Center. A couple of the items on this list are funded from Hotel/Motel taxes. The oversight committee, for this fund, which the Legislature required the City to establish, has reviewed these allocations and approved recommending them to the Council. She noted the allocations have not changed and the allocation for the Edmonds Alliance for Economic Development, the Arts Commission, and the Sister City Commission are included. She noted with the exception of the Hotel/Motel Tax funds, these allocations are discretionary and the Council could choose to allocate them in other ways. Mayor Fahey said Attachment 9 shows all revisions to the 1998 budget approved by the Council so far this year. Finally, Reserve Funds are shown in Exhibit 6. The Emergency Fund has increased $142,000 from interest accruals. The Council Contingency Fund shows unobligated funds of $153,000 (reference Attachment 7, Item 5 for explanation). Mayor Fahey explained in 1995, the Council made the decision to purchase the building that is now City Hall using the first one quarter of one percent REET Tax to finance the bonds. This tax had previously been used to acquire and maintain parks, primarily land acquisition. As explained previously, the Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page l l revenue now goes into the #126 Fund to cover bond repayment for the purchase of City Hall. However, excesses over the bond payment can be allocated to other uses as defined by the Legislature. The Council then implemented the second one quarter of one percent REET Tax, which also has uses controlled by the Legislature. (The Council has received information on the ways these funds can be used.) To date, these revenues have been allocated to Fund #125 for parks improvements. In 1998, because- of the strong real estate market, actual revenues significantly exceeded projections by approximately $130,000. The anticipated revenues were budgeted to parks projects in 1998. The excess, which is in the ending cash balance for 1998, along with the unbudgeted REET revenues for 1999, were allocated to the waterfront seawalls rebuild made necessary by the 1996 storms. This is the only funding source for this much - needed project. She noted the, City's efforts to procure grants for this project have been unsuccessful. The revenues from REET sources fluctuate. Information on how future funds are projected to be allocated is reported in the Capital Projects Budget. However, these are discretionary funds, and projects require Council approval before they receive funding. To date, the Council has, as a matter of policy, used these funds for parks. Excesses over projected revenues from either REET Tax can be spent any way the Council wishes, keeping within legal restrictions. To date, because of previous Council decisions, the Emergency Reserve Fund has continued to grow by over $100,000 per year from interest. It must be maintained at a level equal to 5% of the City's General Fund Budget in order to maintain the City's excellent bond rating. In 1999, the General Fund Budget at $20.8 million would require $1,042,000 in reserves. If the Council wishes, some or all of the difference of $270,000 could be used to help cover the costs of unmet needs like additional road resurfacing or walkways. The Finance Committee asked for ideas on how a walkway fund could be created. Mayor Fahey stressed this was the only way she found that would not require shorting some other discretionary fund established for maintenance of roads or buildings. Mayor Fahey said the budget process was challenging. The budget review team would have liked to have found extra money for more road improvements and the expansion of the walkway budget, but there simply were no excess funds after all the extraordinary expenses were covered and shortfalls in revenue accounted for. She pointed out Attachment 11 shows spending for supplies, small equipment, and overtime were actually cut. Unfortunately, other things like salaries, benefits, utilities (the City pays for water and electricity like all households except on a larger scale), and maintenance contracts keep going up. City government is labor intensive because it takes people to provide services. Keeping and being able to hire quality people to serve citizens requires competitive wages, especially in the region's very tight labor market. The Council in recent years has recognized this and taken the initiative to keep salaries comparable to other cities. Mayor Fahey indicated she supports this effort and the budget reflects it. Training of the City's employees is also important to constantly improve their skills and abilities. The age of technology almost mandates ongoing training. Mayor Fahey thanked the Council for supporting her efforts to provide this as part of the #008 Fund budget in the past and hoped the support continued. Mayor Fahey said she believes the Citizens of Edmonds get significant value for their tax dollar. The City provides quality services and citizens enjoy an extremely safe and beautiful community. Most residents truly appreciate the free library services the City provides, the cultural arts and humanities the City fosters, and the lovely parks and waterfront beaches the City provides and maintains. The draft Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 12 budget seeks to maintain the balanced approach to spending necessary to continue to preserve the quality of life for which the City is so well known. Mayor Fahey stressed she dislikes property tax increases as much as everyone else. However, she believed the modest increase of 12.6¢ per T$AV, brought about by the 6% increase, simply reflects the ever increasing cost of living in this area and the ongoing investment each person must make to keep the City healthy. Each percent generates 2.1¢ per T$AV. On $100,000, this amounts to $2.10. At the full 6 %, the owner of a $240,000 home would pay $30.24 more in taxes than they did in 1998. Mayor Fahey hoped the City Council and citizens would agree that reducing or eliminating services which would negatively affect the lifestyle everyone enjoys is not a desirable alternative to this increase. Mayor Fahey looked forward to working with the Council to complete the budget for the next year. Councilmember Van Hollebeke thanked Mayor Fahey, Council President Haakenson, Ms. McGrath, and all staff members who participated in the development of the budget. He commended Mayor Fahey for instituting zero -based budgeting, noting it makes a huge difference. Councilmember Van Hollebeke quoted Ray Albano, an Edmonds resident, who commented last year, "this is a no fat budget." Councilmember Van Hollebeke said that would also apply to the 1999 budget. With regard to the 6% property tax increase, he agreed no one wanted to increase taxes. He reiterated the full 6% increase would result in an owner of a $240,000 home paying $30.24 more in taxes than they did in 1998. Mayor Fahey said there would be a public hearing on the budget. Copies of the budget book are available at City Hall. Councilmembers will be provided binders with all the cost centers and a copy is available for review at the City Clerk's Office. Council President Haakenson said it was a pleasure serving on the budget review team, noting the history of zero -based budgeting made the process easier than it was two years ago when zero -based budgeting was introduced. He referred to the budget review schedule provided to Councilmembers and said a 30- minute budget review was scheduled for November 10, primarily an opportunity for Council to ask questions of staff. The budget review process includes 5 -6 meetings if necessary to complete the budget. He requested Councilmembers call with any questions regarding the budget review schedule. Mayor Fahey advised she, Mr. Housler, and staff are available to answer any questions the Councilor citizens may have with regard to the budget. 6. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Fahey reported on the wonderful dedication of the new Edmonds - Woodway High School. She Dedication said a great deal of thought went into the planning and design of the facility. The school is incredibly f Edmonds g g l� g � ty Y oodway sound and will be designated as an emergency site in the event of an earthquake. She congratulated the High school Edmonds School District for bringing the project to completion. ekinan Mayor Fahey advised the 16 member Hekinan delegation will arrive in Edmonds on Saturday afternoon elegation to enjoy Halloween, followed by a reception where Hekinan's Mayor will be given the key to the City and the delegates will be designated as honorary citizens of Edmonds during their stay. Sunday the delegation will be touring part of the day, including the opening of the art exhibit, "My Edmonds," at the Anderson Center, created by a photographer from Hekinan. She said the artist provided prints that can be duplicated, which the Arts Commission will use for postcards and a calendar. The opening of the art exhibit will be followed by a formal reception that will include the gift exchange and entertainment by Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 13 youth in the City. The delegation will tour the City as well as the Boeing Plant on Monday and meet and address the Council at the meeting on Monday evening. On Tuesday, the delegation will continue their tours including visiting the Edmonds Rotary Group. On Wednesday, they will tour Seattle and depart on Thursday. Mayor Fahey expressed her appreciation to her staff who, in addition to assisting with the budget process, have prepared for the delegates' visit. She also expressed her appreciation to the Arts Commission for hosting the reception on Sunday night. She looked forward to the delegations' visits and urged citizens to greet the delegates and let them know how glad they are to have the delegates in the City as ambassadors of friendship. 7. COUNCIL REPORTS Council President Haakenson observed Mayor Fahey would not be attending the November 2 Council meeting. Mayor Fahey explained she would be entertaining the delegation before and after their visit to the Council. Council President Haakenson advised he would be on vacation next week, therefore, Councilmember Van Hollebeke, as Council President Pro Tem, would chair the meeting. Council President Haakenson thanked Councilmember Nordquist for assuming some of his duties with the Hekinan delegation during his absence. r drt of Councilmember Plunkett reported the Port of Edmonds is reviewing their budget and encouraged citizens monds interested in the budget process to attend their meetings. He reported the Downtown Parking Committee d et is still waiting for the Engineering Department to do an additional study of the loading zone on 5'' Avenue, south of Main. The Engineering Department has indicated the study will be available by the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee's December meeting. The Parking Committee is also considering the garage at the Public Safety site. A "good source" indicates an LID petition is being Fo town circulated to downtown property owners. If an LID petition with signatures of over 50% of property arking owners in the BC zone can be acquired, several funding sources will be identified and presented to the Advisory Committee Council. The Parking Committee is aware the DOT is using the property at Dayton and SR 104 for a construction staging area for ferry construction. The 30 -40 ferry employees who previously parked on this site are now parking on City streets. Mr. Mar has contacted DOT regarding the use of this site again for ferry employee parking. exton rcmetcry Mayor Fahey assured the money for the Cemetery Sexton was in the 1999 budget. RCouncilmember Nordquist reported the Health District passed their 1999 budget at their last meeting. He reported the Public Safety Committee would review the study of the loading zone at 5T'` and Main at their December meeting as indicated by the Parking Committee. He and Mayor Fahey attended the Edmonds - Woodway dedication along with several State Legislators and staff. He reported the dedication program igh School was very professional. He encouraged citizens to tour the high school, noting it is state -of -the -art and edication citizens can be proud the School District built this within the City. B Councilmember Miller referred to the Architectural Design Board minutes in the Council packet minutes re regarding the cell tower issue. He explained even though he voted against it, the Council fully Cell Tower understood every issue and were well aware of the intentions of the ADB. He reported the Human OR Comm. Resources Committee met last week and approved the position in the building department. He noted this Idg Pos. position is contingent on issues in the 1999 budget. He pointed out the projected ending cash balance for 1998 was slightly over $300,000 and the actual ending cash balance is $1,269,000. He commended nding Cash Mayor Fahey and staff for substantially increasing the ending cash balance for 1998. Mayor Fahey or 1998 commented the increase wag primarily due to unanticipated sales tax. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 14 COUNCILMEMBER WHITE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER MILLER FROM THE OCTOBER 20, 1998, MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, COUNCILMEMBER MILLER ABSTAINED. ouna Councilmember Earling reported Sound Transit has been working for the past 18 months on assembling ransit bus routes for Sound Transit's plan. The routes have been designed and should be passed by the Board on November 12. Bus service will begin in 1999. After the routes are passed by the Board, Sound Transit will begin working to integrate bus service between Metro, Community Transit, Pierce Transit ommuter and Everett Transit. In responses to recent articles regarding commuter rail, Councilmember Earling pail I explained the commuter rail line is 82 miles long, from Lakeview in Pierce County to Everett in Snohomish County. In that plan there is 1.6 miles, primarily in Snohomish County, that needs to be double tracked. Sound Transit has been working with the EPA over the past several months as well as on the draft EIS process. While there are still a number of issues to be resolved, alternatives are being worked out with the EPA, the Federal Transit Administration, Burlington Northern, and Amtrak. He was confident an agreement would be reached that would benefit all citizens of the Puget Sound basin. Planning Mayor Fahey reported the November 28 Planning Board meeting will include a continued hearing rd Mtg regarding potential changes to the Edmonds Community Development Code regarding animals. Mayor 11/28/98 e changes Fahey recalled several citizens have spoken to the Community Services Committee regarding changes to to ECDC the City's ordinances, particularly related to covered animals (horses, etc.) but have not attended e animals planning Board meetings to discuss the proposed changes. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS e At 8:53 p.m., Mayor Fahey recessed the Council to Executive Session for approximately 30 minutes for discussion of labor negotiations. She advised no action was anticipated, and the Council would adjourn immediately following Executive Session. BARBARA S. FAHE , MA OR P—j SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes October 27, 1998 Page 15 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL 1w Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building 650 Main Street 7:00 -10:00 p.m. OCTOBER 27, 1998 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 OCTOBER 20, 1998 (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #27793 THROUGH #28329 FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 19, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $234,346.00. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #22259 THROUGH #22379 FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $444,981.60. (D) REPORT ON GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 (E) AUTHORIZATION TO WRITE -OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (VARIOUS ACCOUNTS OTHER THAN UTILITY). ALSO, GIVE ACCOUNTING MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO WRITE -OFF ACCOUNTS OF LESS THAN $50 THAT ARE DETERMINED TO BE UNCOLLECTIBLE. (F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT TO PRISONER DETENTION AGREEMENT (G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PORT OF EDMONDS REGARDING PLACEMENT OF ENHANCEMENT ELEMENT ON INFORMATION KIOSK (H) AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST PROPOSALS TO PURCHASE ACCESS CONTROL, CCTV, AND PANIC ALARM SYSTEMS FOR NEW POLICE STATION (1) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS OF EDMONDS CITY CODE SECTION 8.64.060 THREE - HOUR PARKING LIMITATION IN ORDER TO AMEND PARAGRAPH 8 RELATING T_ O THIRD AVENUE NORTH AND TO ADD A NEW PARAGRAPH 34 RELATING TO SPRAGUE STREET (J) PROPOSED ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 3.14 ENTERPRISE FUND CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A FUND FOR THE SALE OF CITY MERCHANDISE TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTE TOURISM, PROVIDING FOR FUND ADMINISTRATION, USE AND RECORD KEEPING, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE (K) PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE REGARDING THE FORMATION OF THE PERRINVILLE SANITARY SEWER LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (LID) 3. (20 Min.) ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EDMONDS LIBRARY BOARD 4. (20 Min.) ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EDMONDS MEMORIAL CEMETERY BOARD 5. (60 Min.) PRESENTATION OF 1999 BUDGET 6. (5 Min.) MAYOR'S REPORT 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 27, 1998 Page 2 of 2 7. (15 Min.) INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS /UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS 8. (30 Min.) EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at (425) 771 -0245 with 24 hours advance notice for special accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable, Channel 32. Delayed telecast of this meeting appears the following Wednesday, Friday and Monday at noon on Channel 32.