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05/17/1988 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO JUNE 7, 1988 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 17, 1988 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street, Edmonds. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor Steve Dwyer, Council President Laura Hall Roger Hertrich Jo -Anne Jaech Bill Kasper John Nordquist Jack Wilson Martha Dubick, Student Rep. STAFF Scott Snyder, City Attorney Peter Hahn, Comm. Svs. Dir. Jim Barnes, Parks/Rec. Mgr. Mary Lou Block, Plan. Mgr. Bob Alberts, City Engineer Bobby Mills, Pub. Wks. Sup. Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Karin Noyes, Recorder Mayor Naughten commented on the reception just prior to this meeting which commemorated the sign- ing of the sewer treatment facility agreement with Mountlake Terrace, Olympic View and Ronald JA4, Sewer Districts. He presented a plaque to each of the participants in the agreement and ex- pressed the City's desire for continued cooperation with this agreement over the next 30 years. rda.,.curt ,fir Iry Potter, the representative from the Ronald Sewer District, said they appreciated the coopera- tion of Mayor Naughten and Peter Hahn, who worked with them on the project. He said that all of the agencies will benefit from this agreement. Mayor Naughten read the plaque which says, "In recognition of the long-term cooperative effort to protect the water quality of Puget Sound." John Fischer, the representative from Olympic View Water and Sewer District, expressed his desire for continued cooperation of all partners so the system will serve the area well. The representative from Mountlake Terrace was not in attendance. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Naughten informed the Council that City Attorney Snyder requested Item (D) be removed from the Consent Agenda for further clarification. Councilmember Hertrich requested Item (F) also be removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 10, 1988 (C) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 675 COMMENDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE MARTHA DUBICK (D) APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STANDS PERMITS (G) ACCEPTANCE OF QUITCLAIM DEED FROM RICHARD E. AND CAROL A. CLAUSEN FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 19005 SOUNDVIEW PLACE (H) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN QUITCLAIM DEED EXTINGUISHING A PORTION OF THE EASEMENT AT 20314 - 84TH PLACE WEST ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER 14.6 DECISION FOR APPROVAL OF SIGN VARIANCE AP-3-88/V-39-87 APPELLANT: FINIS TUPPER: APPLICANT: lq4 (-rV?1AA-1 TEXACO INC.) LITEM D N THE CONSENT AGENDAJ City Attorney Snyder said he included in the Council's packets this evening an alternative set of findings. He said he was contacted by the attorney for the applicant and was informed .that they have applied for a height variance. In light of that application, the applicant has requested that the last half of the last sentence of the findings regarding height limitations be removed. Mr. Snyder indicated this would help ensure that there would be no indication during the variance hearing that the issue had already been decided. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE ITEM (D) OF THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE DELETION OF THE LAST HALF OF THE LAST SENTENCE OF THE FINDINGS OF FACT. MOTION CARRIED. (Council President Dwyer abstained from voting because he was absent during the previ- ous discussion.) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2672 AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO STREET STANDARDS ITEM F ON THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Hertrich stated his desire to remove Item (F) from the Consent Agenda completely and send it back to the committee., He said he has some concerns with the wording for curb cuts and standards for the 1-2 lots. Councilmember Hertrich suggested the Council combine the Communi- ty Services Committee and the Public Safety Committee for this discussion. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, THAT THE COUNCIL SEND ITEM (F) BACK TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR THEIR COMBINED REVIEW AT THEIR COMMITTEE MEETING ON MAY 24, 1988. MOTION CARRIED. Peter Hahn, Community Services Director, introduced the following new employees: Bob Bower - Sewer Treatment Plant Supervisor Noel Miller - Construction Engineer Tom King - Facilities Supervisor Pat Harris - Grounds Supervisor AUDIENCE There was no one in the audience wishing to address the Council. PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATION TO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE MARTHA DUBICK Council President Dwyer explained that Martha Dubick, student representative, is completing her term on the Council. Mr. Dwyer read the following resolution: WHEREAS, MARTHA DUBICK, a student at Woodway High School, was selected to serve as a student member of the Edmonds City Council; and WHEREAS, MARTHA DUBICK served as a student member of the City Council from January 1988 to May 1988; and WHEREAS, during her tenure as a student Councilmember, MARTHA OUBICK demonstrated exemplary dedication and diligence in the work of this body; NOW, THEREFORE, the Edmonds City Council hereby resolves that MARTHA DUBICK be commended for her participation in city government in Edmonds during her term in.office. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Council and Mayor hereby extend their best wishes to MARTHA in her studies and future career and express the hope that she will continue to contribute her fine talents to the democratic process of government in the City of Edmonds and elsewhere. Council President Dwyer presented the resolution to Martha and commented that she has been an active person on the Council and fun to have around. ._ PROCLAMATION TO THE FRIENDS OF THE EDMONDS LIBRARY Mayor Naughten commended the Friends of the Edmonds Library. He said the City of Edmonds is proud of its library and is eager to see it become the center of knowledge and entertainment of the children, adults, and seniors in the area. Further, the Friends of the Edmonds Library are a dedicated group of volunteers who donate their time, labor and money to further this goal. He announced that the Friends of the Edmonds Library are hosting a membership party on Sunday, May 22, 1988, at 2:30 p.m. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 May 17, 1988 Mayor Naughten then read a proclamation declaring the week of May 22, 1988, as Friends of the Edmonds Library Week and urging the citizens to join, volunteer, or otherwise support the Friends of the Edmonds Library. He presented this proclamation to Don Schroeder, Chairman of Friends of the Edmonds Library. Mr. Schroeder thanked the City on behalf of the Friends of the Edmonds Library and took the oppor- tunity to invite everyone to their celebration on May 22. PRESENTATION TO CITY FROM EDMONDS LIONS CLUB Mr. Tom Snyder, President of the Edmonds Lions Club, said it gives him pleasure to make this eA,,p presentation to the City of Edmonds on behalf of the Edmonds Lions Club. Mr. Snyder explained that the Lions Club collects funds throughout the year from a variety of different fund raisers. He reviewed some of the donations they have made to projects within the community. Mr. Snyder said that after expenses are met, the remainder of the money raised is placed back into the commu- nity through donations. Mr. Snyder said the Lions Club has been particularly interested in Edmonds parks. He said they have donated to several different parks in Edmonds and tonight they wish to add to that legacy with a donation of $250 to construct and install two park benches in the park. He noted the benches would be constructed by City staff members of the Lions Club. Mayor Naughten thanked the Lions Club for their donation. REPORT ON HEKINAN SISTER CITY TRIP Mayor Naughten advised the Council that he invited all 22 members of the sister city delegation and introduced all those present. Mayor Naughten put on a Japanese "happy coat" which had been given him. He pointed out that one side of the front of it says Edmonds and the other side says Hekinan. Mayor Naughten said it was unbelievable how the City of Hekinan opened their hearts to them. He said it was fun to share their culture with them. Mayor Naughten observed that it was obvious from the visit that Hekinan is dedicated to the Sister City Program and to expanding internation- al relationships.. He indicated that Hekinan is not a tourist city. He said they have a port from which they import Washington apples and grain. He said half of the work force in the City is employed by Toyota. The rest of the community is involved in agriculture and making various products. Mayor Naughten said Stan Dickison made a contact with the Chamber President in Hekinan. They discussed obtaining a sample of Hekinan's products to display in Edmonds for the people of Edmonds to get an idea of their culture. Stan Dickison, 121 - Fifth North, Suite #303, presented Mayor Naughten with a Japanese headband. The headband said "Number One" in Japanese. Mr. Dickison said that the people of Hekinan dis- played their desire for further relationships with Edmonds. He said Councilmember Kasper and Mayor Naughten represented the City of Edmonds very well. Evelyn Laurine, 1233 - 7th Avenue South, said she and her husband were very fortunate to have a host family that took them to their hearts. She said she received a letter from the host fami- ly. The woman wrote that her father had previously had no desire to learn English or study the American culture. The woman wrote that since their visit her father has expressed a desire to study English. Mayor Naughten said when the delegation was leaving Hekinan, the host family of the Laurine's were hugging them. As the train pulled away, they waved a piece of paper that said, "We love you." Sandy Bailey, 18355 Ridgefield Road, Seattle, said she is a teacher at Woodway High School. On behalf of the teachers that went on the trip, she said it was an honor to be included in the delegation. She explained that the school had already received a grant from the state to set up a sister city relationship in Japan. Prior to this trip, a specific city had not been decided. Ms. Bailey said the three teachers met with three principals and another English teacher while in Hekinan. She said at first it was very formal, but by the end of the discussion, they were laugh- ing together and discussing how they would send students to visit each of the countries. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 May 17, 1988 Ms. Bailey explained that they are working with 30 students to communicate with the children in Hekinan. After three years of communication, hopefully, the grant money will pay for a satellite hookup between Hekinan and Edmonds. Hellon Wilkerson, 18313 Olympic View Drive, thanked the group for making it possible for her and her husband to be part of the sister city program. She thanked Sandy Naughten, Geraldine Kasper, and Valerie Dickison because they were wonderful representatives of the City and wives of Edmonds' City leaders. She said it was a great privilege to be in the group with them. She said she enjoyed the hospitality given by the people of Hekinan. Mayor Naughten said he received a letter from the Mayor of Hekinan expressing how much of an impression the group made on the City of Hekinan. Delores Uhlman, 3725 Northeast 145th, Seattle, Chairman of the Sister City Committee, thanked the City Council for giving their support to form the Sister City Committee and encouraging them to reach out. She also thanked the delegation and said they were excellent ambassadors for Edmonds. Ms. Uhlman particularly thanked Mayor Naughten for his work while on the trip. She pointed out that the Mayor also worked hard prior to the trip to make all of the goodwill 'arrangements for the trip. Ms. Uhlman thanked Valerie Dickison for arranging and conducting the photograph contest prior to the trip. She said the trip helped bring to the forefront the efforts of the sister city program. Ms. Uhlman encouraged the Council to continue to participate in the delegation of students from Hekinan who will be arriving on July 29 and staying until August 11. Her organization will be planning many activities for them to participate in. She said they are looking for host families and people to help with transportation, etc. If anyone is interested in volunteering for this, they should contact the Mayor's office. All of the delegates said they had something to say to the Mayor. They all joined and said Bonsai three times. This is the greeting the delegation received upon their arrival to Hekinan. Valerie Dickison presented a short slide presentation on the trip. Mr. Dickison said that Ms. Dickison has shortened her slide program for this presentation, and if any one wishes to see the entire slide presentation, they should let the Dickisons know. Ms. Dickison said.that when they first arrived in Japan, she experienced some anxieties because she was unable to communicate with the people of Japan. She said her host family could under- stand their basic needs, but they were not able to tell their hosts about their dreams, etc. Councilmember Kasper said one of the best things about the trip was getting to know the people in the delegation better. He said that when he left Japan in 1948, Hekinan was not formed. It was established three or four months later. He said that prior to that, it was an estuary. He noted that the only high land is where the shrines are located, all the rest is fill land. Councilmember Kasper indicated the port in Hekinan is run by the county. To get to the other side of the water, a person has to ride a bike through a tunnel. Councilmember Kasper pointed out that the City has created all its distinct characteristics. There was nothing there but an estuary before the City was built. It was interesting to Counci.lmember Kasper how the Country has completely rebuilt itself since 1948. He said the City of Edmonds will receive additional tourism from this relationship and, hopefully, the friendships that were developed on this trip will expand over the years. Mayor Naughten recognized two Boy Scouts in the audience, from Troop 853, Richard Dietz and Todd Bonesteele, who were attending the meeting to work on their citizenship badge. REPORT ON BIDS FOR ANDERSON CENTER WINDOWS Jim Barnes, Parks and Recreation Manager, reminded the Council that approximately two years ago, the Council appropriated funds to begin replacement of windows in the Anderson Center. He said staff has finally had a prototype developed for the windows and would like to begin replacing the worst windows first. He indicated these windows would be on the far west side on the first and third levels. Mr. Barnes indicated that because of the lease with Olympic Ballet, which only closes for two weeks in June, it is necessary for this work to be done during their closure. This is also the busiest time for window contractors. As a consequence, Mr. Barnes said the cost of this work may be higher. Mr. Barnes explained that they requested four bids and received two, The two bids are within $200 of each other. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 May 17, 1988 Councilmember Hertrich inquired what the date of the Arts Festival is. Mr. Barnes said the date of the Arts Festival is June 17. He said the work would begin on the Monday following the Arts Festival. Councilmember Hertrich inquired how much the bids would have been if there was not a problem with the timing. Mr. Barnes said he had a single window replaced last year, and the cost was approxi- mately $200 less. Mr. Barnes indicated that because of inflation, companies have raised their prices by about 12 percent since that time. Councilmember Hertrich observed that because the work has to be done when Olympic Ballet is closed for vacation, the City will have to pay and additional $4,000. Mr. Barnes said he had no statement from the company that timing is the reason for the increase in cost. Mr. Barnes said the City did not really have a choice on timing. Olympic Ballet is in the por- tion of the Anderson Center where the windows need to be replaced, and because of the lease, the City does not have the right to ask them to close down at another time of year or relocate tempo- rarily. Councilmember Nordquist inquired how many windows would be replaced with this bid. Mr. Barnes answered they are trying to replace 30 windows at this time. An additional 30. will need to be replaced in the future. Councilmember Nordquist inquired when the rest of the windows would be replaced. Mr. Barnes said these windows will be replaced when the opportunity comes up. Councilmember Nordquist asked if staff has obtained a quote for the rest of the windows. Mr. Barnes indicated they have not gone through that process. They are working on replacing this section of windows first. Councilmember Nordquist said that if they received the bonus price for the first 30 windows, how much will the City end up paying for the next 30 windows. Mr. Barnes said the other windows can be replaced at any time of the year. They do not have the time restriction on these windows. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if Olympic Ballet could be relocated to the Senior Center during construction. Mr. Barnes said the City has a lease with the ballet company. If the City wants to wait and include this in the lease next year, they could do that. Councilmember Nordquist asked what revenue the City receives from the dance class. Mr. Barnes indicated the revenue is about $12,000 annually. Councilmember Kasper inquired why the windows on the west side had been chosen to be replace first. Mr. Barnes said the storm problems are greater on the west side. Councilmember Kasper said the east windows experience heat loss. Councilmember Kasper inquired if the windows were designed by the bidder. Mr. Barnes said the prototype was done by the higher bidder, but they are standard. Mr. Barnes said the company awarded the contract will manufacture the windows on site. He said this is necessary because all of the windows are different sizes. Because of the age of the building, they are not sure how much of the wall will come out with each window. They will have to take out the windows and then measure each one for its replacement. Mr. Barnes said the City would be responsible for taking the old windows out. The bid covers the cost of manufacturing the windows and installing them. Councilmember Kasper inquired if the budget only reflects the cost of getting the new windows or does it include the City's labor for removing the old windows. Barnes said this budget was not based on a number of windows. The Council appropriated money at that time, to begin replacing the windows. Councilmember Kasper inquired as td the source of the money for this project. Finance Director Art Housler said the money comes from the general fund and was appropriated by the Council. Councilmember Hall inquired how much•damage would result by holding the project up for another year. She said she would like to replace all of the windows at the same time. She said that by holding off for another year, the City could forewarn Olympic Ballet that they will have to close down for a time to allow for the windows to be replaced and include that in next year's lease. Mr. Barnes pointed out that this is the contractors' busy time of year and it will always be their busy time of year. The cost is due to the short time limit placed on the company. Mr. Barnes indicated that the cost of these windows has gone up about $200 dollars per year. This is partly a result of a 12 percent increase due to inflation. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 May 17, 1988 Councilmember Jaech asked how the contractor intends to reframe the windows. Mr. Barnes said the company will build the windows on site. The frame will be installed and then the window will be added to the frame. Councilmember Jaech inquired if it would be possible to order ready made windows and have City employees build each of the windows out to make them all the same size. Mr. Barnes said original- ly the contractor preferred to do that, but after looking at the project, they determined this was not possible for them to do. Mr. Mills said the City employees could order premade windows and build the window frames out to a uniform size. He said staff would prefer to have the contractor build the windows on site and felt that would result in a better job. Counclmember Jaech inquired when Olympic Ballet's contract expired. Mr. Barnes responded this contract would expire on December 31, 1988. Councilmember Jaech inquired if it would be possible to include in the new lease a period for window replacement. Mr. Barnes said they could include a two week period for window replacement in the new lease agreement. Councilmember Wilson inquired if there would be a cost savings to the City if the work was post- poned until next year and the windows were all replaced at the same time. Mr. Barnes said there might be a cost savings, but based on the last windows that were replaced, the cost went up $160 per window in a one year period. Councilmember Wilson pointed out that there are no guarantees that if the job is done at another time of year, that the price will be lower. He said that postponement of the project may actual- ly result in higher prices because of inflation. Councilmember Hertrich suggested it may be more appropriate to replace all of the windows at this _ time, with the exception of those windows in the rooms being leased by Olympic Ballet. That would create less of a rush on time and it could be possible for the City to save money. Mr. Barnes said it may save the City some money, and he has no objections to doing that. He pointed out that he has no reason to believe that changing the date of the contract would lower the price drastically. It may be a slightly lower cost. Councilmember Hertrich asked if, because of inflation, would it not be better to take this project onin its entirety. He said a larger project may have the potential to receive a better price. Mr Barnes said that if the project is done in its entirety, they would have to wait until next budget year and request more money. The budgeted'amount will not allow all of the windows to be replaced. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if these plans had been reviewed by the Architectural Design Board. Mr. Barnes indicated they had not. The Council felt Architectural Design Board review would not be necessary for this project. Councilmember Jaech said she would prefer to look at a bid for the entire building and see if there would be a savings to the City if all the windows were replaced at the same time and if there was not a particular timeframe for the work. Mr. Barnes inquired whether the Council wanted to discuss all of the windows in the Anderson Center or just the 60 suggested by staff. Councilmember Jaech requested staff come back with a count of how many windows there are and where the windows are located. Council President Dwyer did not feel the City would save much money. He felt it was important to allow the ballet company adhere to their schedule. He said he did not want to lose them as a tenant or receive any ill will from this project. Council President Dwyer said if this project were postponed, they would end up doing the project in its entirety at the same time next year. The City would not only have to endure the problems created by the faulty windows, they would also take the risk of creating bad will with an other- wise happy tenant. Councilmember Jaech suggested that by doing all of the work at the same time, they may receive a better price even though the work would be done at the same time of year. She said it may be possible to work out a schedule with the ballet company. She felt the Council should at least look at this possibility. Councilmember Hertrich pointed out that the City is faced with inflation. The price of the win- dows will continue to rise. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 May 17, 1988 Mr. Hertrich felt the City should go forward with the replacement with the 16 windows on the Olympic Ballet rooms and then consider going out for bid on the balance of the windows. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, THAT THE COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED AS PLANNED AND AWARD THE BID TO CENTENNIAL GLASS COMPANY FOR $20,041.58. Councilmember Kasper indicated he would vote against the motion because he did not see a reason to divide the work up. He felt all the work should be done at the same time. He suggested they go out to bid for the entire project to be done at this time next summer. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION FAILED. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT DWYER WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION. COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, COUNCILMEMBER NORD- QUIST, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, AND COUNCILMEMBER KASPER WERE OPPOSED TO THE MOTION. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO REQUEST STAFF TO PRESENT THE COUN- CIL WITH A COUNT OF WINDOWS AND WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED SO THE COUNCIL CAN PUT THE INFORMATION TOGETHER AND GO OUT ON A BID. MOTION CARRIED. The Council recessed into an executive session to obtain legal advice at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened at 8:35 p.m. REVIEW OF CHAMBERS CABLE TV FRANCHISE EC�L T City Attorney Snyder said the Chambers Cable TV Company has initiated the process available to them for review of their franchise renewal. He said Chambers Cable TV Company has sent a written notification that they desire to begin the renewal process. He said that under SEC rule and federal law, the Council has the obligation to begin a public hearing process in order to identi- fy future cable related community needs and to review the performance of the cable operator in the current franchise term. Mr. Snyder explained that the Council's obligation at this time is to establish a hearing process in regard to dates and format. He said that at the conclusion of the public hearings, the Coun- cil will be addressing the two factors indicated above and inviting a proposal from the appli- cant. In effect, the Council will be developing, with the public's help, a list of future needs of the system and reviewing the performance of the current franchise. They will then reviewing the applicant's proposal. Mr. Snyder said that the Council should establish a process and hearing dates. Mr. Snyder suggested the Council's motion include: (1) How they wish to advertise it. (2) The dates and hearing format. He suggested they take the two federal requirements and make it clear to the public that these are the two issues the Council will be addressing. Councilmember Jaech was in favor of establishing public hearing dates. She suggested these dates allow sufficient time for the City to notify the community through the utility statement. She inquired how much time this. would take staff to notify each member of the community through the utility statement. Mr. Hahn said it would take at least two months to get through the entire billing list. Mr. Hahn said that a date of August 2 would give the staff time to get this notifi- cation out on every statement. Mr. Hahn indicated staff is currently running an announcement on the utility statement. They will have to complete the cycle before they can begin placing the hearing notification on the utility statements. Mr. Hahn suggested that a better alternative may be to send out notification on the letter he will be sending to every household in Edmonds regarding the summer water guidelines and the lead notification. He said there is room on this notice to include a notification of the public hear- ing. He said the letter is written and ready to be mailed. The Council continued to deliberate on a date for the public hearings and decided to place them on the July 19 and August 16, 1988 agendas. Mr. Snyder indicated he would supply the wording for the advertisement. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 May 17, 1988 Mr. Snyder said that approximately eight years ago, the City annexed a small area that is served by Viacom Cablevision. He said the law requires they when there is an annexation, the City is required to extend the permit for a period of time. Mr. Snyder explained that Chambers Cable TV has discussed this requirement with Viacom Cablevision. Because of the cost of buying out each others systems, Chambers is not interested in acquiring that portion and Viacom does not want to expand. Mr. Snyder pointed out that the Council will be discussing a City-wide franchise and a continu- ance of a license for Viacom to continue to serve only those 50 households that were involved in the annexation. Bob Towe, Regional Manager of Chambers Cable TV, said they are interested in continuing the fran- chise and would like to see it move forward as quickly as possible. Mr. Towe addressed the issue raised by Mr. Snyder regarding that area served by Viacom. Because of the complexity of the cable systems, it would be difficult for them to convert Viacom's system. He said Viacom is an entirely different system. Rather than convert Viacom's system, he discussed with representa- tives of Viacom the possibility of allowing them a limited area franchise. He felt this would be a simple and uncomplicated solution to the problem. Mr. Snyder indicated as an aside that Viacom is in the process of contacting the County and re- questing a refund on franchise fees paid to the County that should go to the City of Edmonds. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if Chambers Cable TV serves the Esperance area. Mr. Towe said they do. He reviewed, for the Council's benefit, the area that is served by Chambers Cable TV. MAYOR Mayor Naughten said this week the City celebrated Tourism Week. He said the City established two tourism committees three years ago to promote tourism and economic development in the City. Both tourism committees are paid out of the hotel/motel tax and receive approximately $700 each year. Their job is to promote tourism in the City. Some of the things they are doing are: (1) Providing an Edmonds video. (2) Selling Edmonds postcards (sold 9,600 so far). (3) Advertise Edmonds in the Washington State magazines. (4) Create entertainment to attract tourism. Mayor Naughten indicated that Hellon Wilkerson, Councilmember. Kasper, and he are on one of the committees. He expressed how grateful he is to have a City like Edmonds.to promote. Mayor Naughten presented Hellon Wilkerson with a proclamation in honor of Tourism Week. Hellon Wilkerson said she finds it a privilege to work on the tourism committee. She sees beauty in Edmonds that she never thought possible. She indicated she is originally from southern Cali- fornia. She hopes she can bring an outsiders view to the committee. She said she enjoyed work- ing on the committee and looks forward to the future. Mayor Naughten informed the Council that the City received an official notice from the State notifying them of the withdrawal of a request for a liquor license for a Circle K store on Puget Drive. They will be submitting for a new application. Mayor Naughten said the following liquor license applications had been received for approval: Cafe de Paris, Class H license, change in corporate officers; Wilson Marine, Class E and F li- cense, Porto Fino Pizza and Spaghetti House, Class A and C license. Councilmember Hertrich said the application for Porto Fino's has been submitted to the City and the neighbors requested him. to inform the Council that there has been no posted notification on this property. Because of this, the neighbors did not have the opportunity to respond to the re- quest. After speaking with an individual on the State Liquor Board, Mr. Hertrich was told that notification had not been posted on that property. Councilmember Hertrich suggested the Council delay this approval until it is posted and the public has the opportunity to respond. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO POSTPONE THE APPROVAL OF THE LIQUOR LICENSE OF PORTO FIND PIZZA PARLOR UNTIL THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 May 17, 1988 Councilmember Jaech inquired whether this restaurant has a license allowing this type of use. Mr. Hahn indicated this is an allowed use if they have obtained a business license. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCIL Council President Dwyer congratulated City Attorney Snyder for getting the Meadowdale issue past the State. Council President Dwyer indicated the Council Assistant is working on the consultant item (reclas- sification issue). Council President Dwyer said that at the dinner meeting on May 31, 1988, they will be discussing organization structure and the issue brought before them by Barbara Kindness. Councilmember Kasper questioned the location of the dinner meeting. He was concerned that there would not be enough privacy to conduct a meeting of this nature. Council President Dwyer said that if the Council has a problem with the location, they can request a change. He said he was concerned about going to the same location all the time. He felt it would be appropriate to spread it out. Council President Dwyer confirmed that they would not need a minute taker for the committee meet- ings. Staff will continue to prepare their own summary minutes. Council President Dwyer said the Council Assistant inquired about the location and date for the fall retreat. He reminded the Council of the memorandum they received from her. He said if he A&t� does not hear back from the Council, he will assume that they are in agreement with the informa- tion on the memorandum. He also asked for input regarding location of next spring's retreat, and he said if there are no other suggestions he will have the Council Assistant make reservations again at Port Ludlow so they can obtain reservations for the dates they want. Martha Dubick said she was glad she had the opportunity to serve as the student representative for the Council. She said she had waited for years to have this opportunity. She said she appre- ciated the chance to work with the Council. Councilmember Kasper inquired whether Martha felt it would be an advantage to the schools if the Council appointed juniors rather than seniors to serve on the Council. He suggested this might allow the students to use the skills they learn to benefit the school. Martha said that any person interested in city government should have the opportunity to do it. She suggested that the City Council advertise this position better. She said that all she heard about this opportunity was an announcement that if anyone was interested in being a student repre- sentative on the Edmonds City Council, they should contact the adviser. She suggested the Coun- cil put together an announcement describing the position. Councilmember Wilson said it has been a pleasure to have Martha as part of the Council. Councilmember Kasper congratulated Mr. Housler, Administrative Services Director, for the use to which has put the computer system in compiling his reports. Councilmember Kasper informed the Council that Community Transit (CT) and the City of Everett's Sno Tran are moving forward to consider a second three tenths transportation tax. He said there is six tenths tax allowed under state law. He said they are considering going for that option because the state is considering withdrawing this money for other purposes. Councilmember Kasper said that if any Councilmember has objections to this, he should know about it because he is the chairman of CT and there will be an election coming up next year regarding this issue. He said the money will be spent primarily on the development of mass transit. Councilmember Nordquist said it has been a pleasure to work with Martha on the Council. Councilmember Nordquist indicated that for those of them who have sat on the CT Committee, per- haps they should spend the money at home instead of transportation for the entire county. They need better transportation in the City. Councilmember Jaech had a request from some of the people that are using the Meadowdale Play - field. She said they are experiencing problems with parking in the area. They would also like to have the restrooms open during games. She requested staff to check on this. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if it is possible to have both the Safety Committee and the Commu- nity Services Committee work on the street standards. City Clerk Jackie Parrett said the Public Safety Committee's agenda next week is shorter than that of the Community Services Committee, and EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 May 17, 1988 she would schedule this item later on the Community Services Committee agenda so the Public Safe- ty Committee can join them to discuss it at the completion of their own meeting. Councilmember Hertrich said it has been a pleasure to work with Martha. Councilmember Hertrich said that he is a member of the Council of Governments (COG) and they have PS �� scheduled a meeting to select subjects for study. They will select some growth issues to discuss this year. He said they are considering the following topics: (1) Land Use and Transportation (2) Infrastructure and Urban Growth (3) Multiple Family Housing (4) Economic Development and Diversification (5) Cost and Responsibility for Public Services . Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the Council had any feelings as to priorities of these discus- sions or if these discussions should even take place. The Councilmembers expressed that transportation should be the only issue discussed by COG. Mayor Naughten invited Martha to come back to the City offices and get her picture taken to place on a plaque to be placed at her school. Councilmember Hall said she appreciated Martha's dedication. Councilmember Hall said that in the memorandum from the Council Assistant, no date is mentioned for the fall retreat. She suggested the Council decide on a date as soon as possible because that is a busy time for businesses. Council President Dwyer asked if the Council would like to have the retreat on a weekend or weekday. The Council decided a weekend would be most appropri- ate. Council President Dwyer indicated he is trying to find possible locations before the Coun- cil decides on a date. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. These minutes are subject to June 7, 1988 approval. JACQUELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk LARRY S. NAUGHTEN, Mayor EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10 May 17, 1988 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. MAY 17, 1988 6:30 P.M. - RECEPTION FOR JURISDICTIONS INVOLVED IN SECONDARY TREATMENT PLANT FLAG SALUTE 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 10, 1988 (C) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 675 COMMENDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE MARTHA DUBICK (D) ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION FOR APPROVAL OF SIGN VARIANCE (AP-3-88/V-39-87) (APPELLANT: FINIS TUPPER; APPLICANT: TEXACO;, INC.) (E) APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STANDS PERMITS (F). PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2672 AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO STREET STANDARDS (G) ACCEPTANCE OF QUITCLAIM DEED FROM RICHARD E. AND CAROL A. CLAUSEN FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 19005 SOUNDVIEW PL. (H) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN QUITCLAIM DEED EXTINGUISHING A PORTION OF THE EASEMENT AT 20314 84th PL. W. 2. AUDIENCE 3. PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATION TO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE MARTHA DUBICK 4. PRESENTATION TO CITY FROM EDMONDS LIONS CLUB (TOM SNYDER, PRESIDENT) 5. REPORT ON HEKINAN SISTER CITY TRIP 6. REPORT ON BIDS FOR ANDERSON CENTER WINDOWS 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LEGAL ADVICE 8. 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