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01/12/1993 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES January 12, 1993 0 0. The work meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Earling Hall at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds. The meeting was preceded by a flag salute. PRESENT Dave Earling, Mayor Pro-Tem Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Michael Hall, Councilmember William Kasper, Councilmember John Nordquist, Councilmember Jeff Palmer, Councilmember Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember Rachelle Eshleman, Student Representative ABSENT Laura Hall, Mayor Mike Hall, Councilmember STAFF Paul Mar, Community Srv. D.ir Art Housler, Admin. Srv. Dir. Rob Chave, Planning Manager Dan Prinz, Police Chief Bob Alberts, City Engineer Noel Miller, Public Works Supt. Rhonda March, City Clerk Scott Snyder, City Attorney Barb Mehlert, Recorder Mayor Pro-Tem Earling announced that Mayor Hall had been in a car accident earlier in the day and is having precautionary tests performed at the hospital. It was noted the Mayor was not seriously injured, however, did have some minor injuries. Mayor Pro-Tem Earling suggested two items be added to the agenda: IA: Presentation of Resolution #760 recognizing the Edmonds-Woodway High School participation in the Presidential inauguration; A. 9: Block Grant request from the personnel office in order to meet a January 15 deadline. N COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO ADD ITEMS IA and 9 TO THE COUNCIL AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA Item (B) was removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEM- BER KASPER, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. THE APPROVED ITEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: (A) ROLL CALL (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANTS FOR WEEKS OF JANUARY 4, 1993, AND PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR DECEMBER 16, 1992. (D) PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE EDMONDS-WOODWAY HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 5, 1993. Item (B) on the Consent Agenda COUNCIL PRESIDENT EAR LING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 5, 1993, WITH THE CORRECTION NOTED IN A MEMORANDUM FROM THE COUNCIL ASSISTANT. MOTION CARRIED. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION #760 RECOGNIZING THE EDMONDS-WOODWAY HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN THE Mayor Pro-Tem Earling presented Jim Kovak, Edmonds-Woodway High School Band Director, and Bruce Caldwell, Edmonds-Woodway High School Music Department Chairman, with Resolution #760 which recog- nized and congratulated the Edmonds-Woodway High School Band for having the distinction and repu- tation to receive an official invitation to participate in the Inagural Parade in Washington D.C. Mr. Kovak and Mr. Caldwell thanked the Councilmembers. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LABOR NEGOTIATIONS The Councilmembers held an Executive Session from 7:05 p.m. until 7:53 p.m. The purpose of the Executive Session was to discuss labor negotiations. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES i� Mayor Pro-Tem Earling referenced Attachment A to the Agenda Memo, which listed, with Councilmem- ber concurrence, 1993 Council representation on various boards and commissions. COUNCILMEMBER C 1, 6 DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO ADOPT ATTACHMENT A. MOTION.CARRIED. The 1993 1" Council appointments are as follows: Community Tr�t_Dave Earling, Michael Hall, Alt. Cultur- al Arts & Convention Board: Jeff Palmer. Disability Board: Tom Petruzzi, Bill Kasper. Edmonds C 0'O Visitors Bureau: Tom Petruzzi. Medic 7 and SNOCOM: Steve Dwyer. Professional Consultant Se e Committee: Jo n Nordquist and Bill Kasper. Snohomish County Tomorrow:BiKasper, alternate. Snohomish County Economic Development Council: Bill Kasper. Snohomish Health District: John Nord- quist, Michael Hall. Salary Taskorce: Jon Nordquist, Bill Kasper and Dave Earling. Port of Edmonds: Tom Petruzzi. City Council Committees are as follows: Finance Committee: John Nordquist, Jeff Palmer. Communi- ty Services: Bill Kasper, Tom Petruzzi. Public Safety: Steve Dwyer, Michael Hall. Ex-Officio member: Council President Earling. UPDATE ON CYANIDE PROBLEM AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT John Poppe, Supervisor, Treatment Plant, said as part of the City's NPOES permit, the City is AXLVJ required to monitor and report to the Department of Ecology (DOE) the levels of copper, lead, V LCA mercury, silver, zinc, and cyanide in the effluent. DOE has established maximum limits on each of (� k these. Mr. Poppe said the limits for cyanide have exceeded the DOE limits. The staff has been taking samples to try and determine from which area of the total service area the cyanide is being generated. This determination has been difficult since the presence of cyanide in the influ- ent channels is not continuous, but sporadic. Mr. Poppe said DOE is aware of the problem and is working with City staff. Mr. Poppe said although newspaper articles have noted the cyanide level has dropped considerably, a recent test showed 39 micrograms per liter of cyanide in the dis- charge, which is nearly twice the standard of 20 micrograms per liter.. Mr. .Poppe said cyanide limits have been exceeded since testing for cyanide began in August of 1992. Mr. Poppe illustrated a chronology of events via an overhead slide presentation. Mr. Poppe said at time present, the plant sends samples to another lab who then determines the exact amount of cyanide present. Mr. Poppe said this testing process takes approximately one month. Mr. Poppe said the plant is now purchasing a "quick test kit" for approximately $200 that will alert the plant to high levels of 'cyanide. The other lab will still have to be utilized to determine an exact amount, however, the "quick test kit" will provide the plant with an early warning system. Councilmember Palmer said the Council found out about the cyanide problem via a recent newspaper article. Councilmember Palmer said as soon as this problem became evident, the Council should have been notified. Councilmember Palmer said the Council should not have to learn about an incident such as this by reading the newspaper. Councilmember Palmer said he was disturbed that the article stated the city was "keeping the information from the public". Mr. Poppe said he knew of the -problem when he was at the:.Council Meeting in October, however, did not bring it up as he was still in the testing process. Councilmember Dwyer inquired on health problems associated with the presence of cyanide, and Mr. Poppe said many questions have to be answered before deciding if the cyanide poses a threat to human health or not. Mr. Poppe said he does not believe it is cause for alarm. DISCUSSION OF DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT PLAN (Continued from Nov. 2, 1992) j4,p,J John Owners of MAKERS, presented the Council with information regarding the background work MAK- ERS has performed in urban design, including inventories, mapping, and meetings designed to gath- er public input. Mr. Owens updated the Council on progress to date and asked for direction from © ` the Council to enable MAKERS to conclude its work. Ben Frerichs of APOGEE RESEARCH, gave a report to the Council on their work and findings to date, reporting on economic implications of the alternate ferry locations. APOGEE said they would like Council to confirm its decision to relocate the ferry to the UNOCAL location and direct MAKERS to conclude the urban design work for this alternative. Preliminary findings of the Economic and Urban Design Analysis conclude that: 1) the existing ferry terminal location is not a viable alternative according to the findings of the Reid/Middleton Report; 2) Relocation of ferry terminal to mid -waterfront site would retain some traffic impacts to downtown yet would provide opportunities for consolidated transit service connections, and; 3) Relocation of ferry terminal to UNOCAL site would have an impact on some ferry -related businesses. Terminal relocation would alter the character of growth in downtown by increasing the amount of developable land adjacent to the waterfront. CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 2 jANUARY 12, 1993 It was noted that both alternatives 2 and 3, the important issue and challenge is to deal with the short term (1-10 years) impacts of the increased ferry traffic which will: 1) constrain new development (public and private) in the downtown/waterfront area; 2) prevent waterfront improve- ments from taking place before ferry relocates, and 3) exacerbate traffic problems. For both alternatives 2 and 3, the challenge is to maximize long term opportunities to achieve community goals: 1) establish a cohesive/connected waterfront; 2) to make strong (physical and economic) connections linking the downtown businesses amenities with present and future waterfront uses, 3) to facilitate private redevelopment within downtown and UNOCAL site; 4) to insure regional tran- sit connections to Edmonds downtown/waterfront community, and 5) to address traffic impacts. As Councilmembers said they would like some time to thoroughly to review the documents recently provided to them, further discussion was scheduled on the January 26 work meeting. Planning Manager Rob Chave said that would not pose a problem, as they are a stopping point in their work. Mr. Chave said when the Council reaffirms their position to favor the UNOCAL site and authorizes site specific studies, work will resume. AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MAKERS FOR DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT STUDY COUNCIL FESSION GENERAL QQ TOWN/WA r Under discussion, Councilmember Palmer inquired on the $14,222 appropriation required. Planning Manager Rob Chave said the entire budgeted amount ($46,000) was not spend in 1992, with a total of $14,222 remaining in the contract. Councilmember Palmer asked why the amount was not budgeted for 1993 when Planning was aware of the balance of the contract versus coming to the Council with a request for an appropriation. Mr. Chave said he thought it would be a more clear approach in asking for the appropriation, instead of budgeting for the $14,222. MBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND PRO - SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MAKERS UNTIL JULY 1, 1993 AND TRANSFER $14,222 FROM THE 1992. FUND CASH CARRYOVER INTO PLANNING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR 1993 FOR THE DOWN- RFRONT STUDY. MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Palmer voting no. UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON TRANSPORTATION PLAN STUDY BY BELL -WALKER AND ASSOCIATES Q In May of 1992, the City executed an agreement with Bell -Walker and Associates to prepare the CUv City's Transportation Plan in conformance with the State of Washington's Growth Management Act. A Y Citizen Advisory Committee was formed, to assist in the study process. A City-wide flier with a Q10A, survey questionnaire was mailed in November, 1992 to all residents, in which 150 were returned 1 with responses. A City-wide meeting for the public to provide input was held on December 7, 1992. Dave Walker of Bell -Walker and Associates, provided the Council with a verbal status report on the Transportation Plan, along with findings of the survey and public meeting. Mr. Walker noted three public meetings are scheduled for 1993: January 18, 1993 for the downtown/Five Corners area; January 28, 1993 for the Meadowdale/Seaview area, and February 1, 1993 for the Ballin- ger/Westgate area. Prior to a draft report being submitted to the Council, another City-wide meeting is scheduled for March 22, 1993. The nextlscheduled meeting with the Council for an update is February 23, 1993. Staff anticipates a public hearing be held in Mary, 1993, with the final plan to be adopted in June, 1993. Mr. Walker said in the returned questionnaires, traffic congestion was considered a problem in many areas of the city including 9th Avenue, (with particular emphasis on the intersections at SR 104, Walnut Street, and Main Street), Near the Ferry, SR 99, 76th Ave. W., 5 Corners and Olympic View Drive. Speeding was also cited as a problem at many locations throughout the city including 76th Ave'. W., Olympic View Drive, SR 104, 9th Ave. S. and 9th Ave. N. Safety problems were noted at 88th Ave. W.; 9th Ave., SR 99, 5th Ave., 3rd Ave., and 5 Corners. Mr. Walker said lack of sidewalks was a specific safety problem noted by 12 respondents. Mr. Walker noted that among other problems mentioned, the most prominent was the failure of drivers to yield the right-of-way. Mr. Walker's presentation included information on roadway level of service definitions, level of service criteria impact comparisons, and traffic volume functional classifications. Bob Alberts, City Engineer, said it would be beneficial if some Councilmembers could attend the upcoming public meetings. Mayor Pro-Tem Earling asked Mr. Alberts to contact the members of the Community Service Committee. Mr. Alberts concurred. CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 3 JANUARY 12, 1993 Y f 9 DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED RESOLUTION REDEFINING THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE EMERGENCY RESERVE FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED cont d from January 5, 1993 e� Councilmembers discussed the Proposed Resolution, and Councilmember Petruzzi and Councilmember R Palmer suggested slightly changing the verbage of the Proposed Ordinance. /+ COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO AMEND SECTION 1 OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE, SENTENCE ONE TO READ "THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY STATES AS ITS POLICY, PURPOSE AND INTENT THAT THE EMERGENCY RESERVE FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO HANDLE UNANTICIPATED EMERGENCIES WITH WHICH THE CITY MAY BE CONFRONTED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DECLINES IN FEDERAL OR OTHER REVE- NUE, UNANTICIPATED EMERGENCY COSTS AND EMERGENCY LIABILITIES ..... APPROVED.". MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Pro-Tem Earling said the corrected resolution will appear on the next Consent Agenda for final approval. As a procedural matter, COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO EXTEND THE MEETING 10 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY TO SUBMIT BLOCK GRANT REQUEST TO RECEIVE MONIES TO BE USED FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS •� �• Personnel Manager, Brent Hunter, asked the Council for authorization to submit a block grant request to the County, as the deadline for submittal of the application is January 15, 1993. Mr. Hunter said he would be applying for approximately $63,000 which would be used in implementing A.D.A. improvements which are required under the Act. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A BLOCK GRANT REQUEST. MOTION CARRIED. Under a different subject, COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, THAT $15,000 BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A PROFESSIONAL TO REPRESENT US IN PREPARING FOR A PROSECUTING AND ARBITRATION WITH THE POLICE UNION. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. `. u 'lp nO;Z, ! i, - " - =,..t da J. Marchpi�it CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 4 JANUARY 12, 1993 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM - LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. JANUARY 12, 1993 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE WORK MEETING (Second Tuesday of Each Month) CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - FULL COUNCIL FLAG SALUTE 1. (5 Min.) 2. (30 Min.) 3. (10 Min.) 4. (10 Min.); 5. (45 Min.) CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 5, 1993 (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANTS FOR WEEKS OF JANUARY 4, 1993, AND PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR DECEMBER 16, 1992 (D) PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE EDMONDS-WOODWAY HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION EXECUTIVE SESSION - LABOR RELATIONS APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES UPDATE ON CYANIDE PROBLEM AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DISCUSSION OF DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT PLAN (Cont'd from Nov. 2, 1992) 6. (45 Min.)UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON TRANSPORTATION PLAN STUDY BY BELL WALKER & ASSOCIATES 7. (5 Min.) AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MAKERS FOR DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT STUDY (Cont'd from Dec. 22, 1992) 8. (15 Min.) DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED RESOLUTION REDEFINING THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE EMERGENCY RESERVE FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED (cont'd from January 5, 1993) ADJOURN TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS: After the Council meets as a whole, the following committees plan to meet simultaneously at the locations indicated. The committee meetings are work sessions for the City Council and staff only, and are not public hearings. All committee meetings, however, are open to the public. 1. FINANCE COMMITTEE: ROOM 113 (CONFERENCE ROOM), FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER 2. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: SMALL PLAZA MEETING ROOM, LIBRARY BUILDING (SECOND FLOOR) 3. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE: LARGE PLAZA MEETING ROOM, LIBRARY BUILDING (SECOND FLOOR) PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR THE DISABLED (An Interpreter for the hearing impaired is available with 24 hours advance notice to the City Clerk at 771-0245)