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04/06/1993 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES April 6, 1993 THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 20, 1993 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Laura Hall at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT Laura Hall, Mayor Dave Earling, Council President Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Michael Hall, Councilmember William Kasper, Councilmember John Nordquist, Councilmember Jeff Palmer, Councilmember Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember Sara Belz, Student Representative STAFF Paul Mar, Community Srv. Dir 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 CONSENT AGENDA Items (B), (C), (F), (H), (P), and (Q) were removed from the Consent Agenda. It was noted in the Council Packet by City Clerk Rhonda March that Item (G) "AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS TO DESIGN, PRODUCE, CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL INTERPRETIVE SIGNS AT BRACKETT'S LANDING" was removed from the Consent Agenda and will return on a future agenda. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, FOR APPROVAL OF THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items are as follows: < (A) ROLL CALL 11 n4 (NONE) RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM LARRY DILLOW ($1,080.92) AND ROBERT W. NOACK J (E) ORDINANCE 2915 AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE TO ADOPT STATE STATUE DEFINING AND REGULATING THE CRIME OF STALKING (I) AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TRAFFIC SIGNAL EASEMENT FROM EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15 AT 23200 100TH W. (ti (J) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 1993 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM (K) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 1993 STREET OVERLAY.SYSTEM (L) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 1993 WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (M) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE MAIN STREET ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (N) REPORT ON COMPLETION OF WORK BY WEST COAST CONSTRUCTION ON THE 242ND/76TH STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM PROJECT AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT (0) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS ON LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 213 AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 23, 1993 (Item (B) on the Consent Agenda) COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 23rd INCLUDING THE CORRECTION NOTED IN THE LATE PACKET, AND CORRECT THE DATE OF PAGE THREE, PARA- GRAPH THREE TO READ 1992 INSTEAD OF 1993. MOTION CARRIED. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANTS FOR WEEK OF MARCH 22, 1993 (Item (C) on the Consent Agenda Council President Earling noted the entry for this item is not complete. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARL- ING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, FOR APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANTS FOR THE WEEKS OF MARCH 22, 1993 THROUGH MARCH 29, 1993 AND PAYROLL CLAIM WARRANTS FOR MARCH 15, 1993 THROUGH MARCH ` 31, 1993. MOTION CARRIED PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING INTERFUND TRANSFERS AND REPAYMENT (from March 23, 1993) Item (F) on the Consent Agenda COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARL ING, TO PLACE THIS ON THE REGULAR ITEM AS 3A FOR A 15 MINUTE DISCUSSION ITEM. MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE EDMONDS-WOODWAY HIGH SCHOOL TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT (Item F on the Consent Agenda AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS TO REPLACE ASPHALT ROLLER AND TRAILER (Item (P) on the Consent AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS TO REPLACE UNIT N7, A 1980 FORD FLAIL MOWER (Item (Q) on the Con- sent Agenda d s Councilmember Petruzzi said last year, he believed the Council made a motion that required these type of expenditures to be placed before the Finance Committee for discussion before placing them on the regular Council agenda. Mayor Hall said she did not recall such a motion. City Engineer Bob Alberts said he believes that motion described material purchases and did not include con- struction projects. Councilmember Palmer said Items (P) and (Q) seem to be purchases for equipment, while Item (H) probably includes some material but may also include some construction. Councilmember Nordquist asked if the State Contract was utilized for the traffic signal project (Item (H). Mr. Alberts said Item (H) is a construction project and it is not just for materials. Councilmember Nordquist asked if this is off the small works project and Mr. Alberts said no. Councilmember Nordquist asked Mr. Alberts why he would not go to State Bid for the construction project, as there are traffic signs on state bid. Mr. Alberts said through the bidding process, through the contract, the equipment will be included. Councilmember Nordquist said the packet item for this is not clear. It was noted the Agenda Memo for Item (H) should ask for authoriza- tion to call for bids for construction for the Edmonds-Woodway High School traffic signal. Coun- cilmember Palmer said if the construction company purchases the equipment, instead of the City purchasing the equipment through the State Contract, the construction company is bound to place a mark up on that equipment, and Mr. Alberts replied affirmatively. Councilmember Palmer asked why the City would want a markup. Mr. Alberts replied this way, all the responsibility would lie with the contractor. Councilmember Palmer said he is not sure that the contractor would be liable for equipment failure. Councilmember Petruzzi said these type of items should come before the Finance Committee before- hand. Mr. Alberts said these projects are identified in the budget with a budgeted amount. Mr. Alberts said this is just a call for bids and when the bids come back, it will again come before the Council for review. Councilmember Dwyer said he sees these issues as having to do with whether not the Council will accept the bid for a project that the Council has already decided to do. Councilmember Dwyer said this is different than if the Council is going to make a decision to not do projects that the Council has already made a decision to do. Councilmember Dwyer said if the Council is going to change the array of projects the City is going to do, that needs to encompass all projects, and not just on a case by case basis. COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER TO APPROVE ITEMS (H), (P) and (Q) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. AUDIENCE As no member of the audience came forward to speak, Mayor Hall closed the audience portion of the hearing. 4 HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANNING BOARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS_ Rob Chave, Planning Manager, said in early 1992, the Planning Division began the process of evalu- ating portions of the ECDC to identify sections of the Code which should be amended, either to /] correct inaccuracies or to help streamline the review process. V� Mr. Chave noted the Agenda Packet contains two files: one contains the recommendation of the Plan- ning Board on two separate files. The first file is a continuation of the Board's review of the public notice provisions. The focus of this amendment is a proposal to increase the required radius for public notice from the current 80 feet to 300 feet. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 2 April 6, 1993 The second file addresses multiple amendments to the ECDC. These proposed amendments are specifi- cally designed to address either current inconsistencies in the code, clarify and simplify the content of existing regulations, or streamline the review process. The Planning Board has held hearings on all the proposed code amendments. Mr. Chave recommended the Council come to a consensus on which items should be finalized with an ordinance, which could be scheduled on a future consent agenda, and also schedule time on a future agenda to discuss controversial items or items that need more discussion. Current Planning Supervisor Jeff Wilson, at the request of the Council, reviewed the 16 items which the Staff proposed changes. PUBLIC TESTIMONY Sharon Nichols, 8932 179th Pl. S.W., Edmonds, spoke in support of Staff's recommendation for Chapter 17.40 - NON CONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS, SIGNS AND LOTS. Ms. Nichols feels the new pro- posed code amendment will only affect a few Edmonds building lots and the passage will not ad- versely affect the overall Edmonds community. Bill McCormick, 502 Olympic Avenue, spoke against the proposed changes to Chapter 18.40.030 GRAD- ING AND RETAINING WALLS; CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS. Mr. McCormick said he is against the proposed deletion of a conditional use permit for site grading over 500 cubic yards. As time of this agenda item was proceeding over the time allotted, COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONTINUE TESTIMONY UNTIL 8:20 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, suggested the City is a little remiss when it comes to advertis- ing of important city issues. Mr. Hertrich believes that the attempt of certain parts of the code sections are a major concern to him and citizens, because the City is eliminating public notice and involvement of the people of the decisions that are being made. Mr. Hertrich references sever- al code sections where he had concerns. Mr. Hertrich said the important issue to him is to keep the citizens involved and not eliminate the conditional use permit. Mayor Hall took exception to some of Mr. Hertrich's remarks and said the City provides excellent service to the citizens and prides itself on being user friendly. Mayor Hall said this government is out to please the citizens. John Christianson, 21100 Pioneer Way, said he is in favor of the proposed amendments to Chapter 20.20 HOME OCCUPATIONS. Mr. Christianson said the way it stands now, the process of a home occu- pation permit is too cumbersome and feels many people simply do not go through the process be- cause of this. The Council discussed the various proposed amendments. As time for this agenda item expired, COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO ALLOW FIVE MINUTES FOR COUNCIL INPUT. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Kasper said he has many questions on the proposed amendments and said this is the first time the Council has seen this document. Councilmember Kasper said he has notes on every item and will not vote on the issue until he has a chance to go over every item. Councilmember Dwyer suggested more discussion take place on four items and also the four items should be placed for a public hearing: Item 3 "Administration". This sections deals with staff interpretations of the ECDC; Item 5 "Nonconforming Uses, Building, Signs, and Lots"; Item 6 "Grad- ing and Retaining Walls -Conditional Use Permits; and Item 7 "Home Occupations". Councilmember Palmer said in addition to these items, he would like to add Item 4 "Fences and Hedges"; Item 9 "Street Vacations"; Item 11 "Civic Violation -Emergency Procedure"; Item 12 "Defi- nition of "Alley", and Item 15 "Definition "Street". COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE PRO- POSED CODE AMENDMENTS. Councilmember Kasper said he would vote against this because he said there was inadequate posting for the items. Councilmember Kasper said many of the items posted for hearing contain only file number, and citizens do not understand what those code numbers mean. COUNCILMEMBER PALMER REMOVED HIS SECOND. THE MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 3 April 6, 1993 Councilmember Palmer suggested the Council consider placing a motion to place the items mentioned by Councilmember Dwyer and himself on the next Consent Agenda to give Councilmember Kasper ample time to ask questions of staff. It was noted that items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, and 15 ( defined above) would be scheduled for further Council discussion and the remaining items would be drafted into ordinance form to come back before the Council for adoption. For clarification purposes, the items in the ordinance would be items 1 "Public Hearings and Notice, which recommends to delete the City's current mail- ing radius requirement of 80-feet and replace it with a more extensive mailing radius requirement of 300-feet; Item 2 "General Commercial" which includes reference that development in the General Commercial zones are subject to review and compliance with ECDC Chapter 20.12 (ADB Landscape Requirements); Item 8 "Setback Adjustments" which would delete the section entirely; Item 10 "Application and Staff Review" which would provide a consistent "Appeal" and "Request for Recon- sideration" deadline of ten working days instead of just ten days; Item 13 "Definition of "Ease- ment" which would create a new definition for the term "easement", Item 14 "Definition "Planning Official" which would create a definition of the term "Planning Official; and Item 16 "Definition "Vacation" which would create a definition of the term "vacation". COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO PLACE THESE ITEMS AS SEPARATE ORDINANCES ON THE NEXT CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Kasper voting no as he stated there was inadequate notice. Council President Earling said the remaining items for discussion will be placed on the May 5, Council Agenda. PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING INTERFUND TRANSFERS AND REPAYMENT (From March 23, 19931 This item to the was removed from the Consent Agenda by Councilmember Petruzzi, and by motion, was added (1 itS e regular agenda for a 15 minute discussion. Councilmember Petruzzi said he pulled this agenda item because he is very concerned with the continuing erosion of the economy. Councilmember Petruzzi referenced a recent edition of the Puget Sound Business Journal which stated the Business Confidence Index, a regional indicator co -sponsored by the Puget Sound Business Journal and Hebert Research Inc., plummeted by nearly 40 points in the first quarter of 1993 and the current index stands at 36.8. It was noted in the Journal that this is the biggest drop and lowest mark ever recorded in the three years that the survey has been conducted. - - — Councilmember Petruzzi referenced and discussed a recent economic outlook by Administrative Ser- vices Director Art Housler. Councilmember Petruzzi said in 1991, the City had a 812,000 cash surplus; in 1992 a $219,000 cash surplus and in 1993, the City started the year with a cash defi- cit of $260,000. Councilmember Petruzzi said as he looked at the budget through the end of the year, it shows the General Fund is to receive income of $3,168,100, in the last two months, which is over 25% of the City's entire annual budget as far as income is concerned. Councilmember Petruzzi said expenses are projected at only $2,378,280.,which is approximately 19% of the total �•. expenses. Councilmember Petruzzi said he is concerned that the City is depending on the last couple of months of the year to produce the much needed income. Councilmember Petruzzi said he feels it is not prudent for the Council to allow an Emergency Fund to be used for items other than a real financial emergency. Art Housler, Administrative Services Director, discussed the backup materials for this item which included an ordinance drafted by City Attorney Scott Snyder and a separate one that he drafted. Mr. Housler said the biggest problem with the draft ordinance written by the City Attorney is that it requires him to obtain prior Council approval before using the Emergency Financial Re- serve Fund #006 as he is already using it. Mr. Housler said as he explained at the Council meet- ing on March 23, currently there is not enough money in the other General Fund subdivisions, including the loan of $100,000 from the Equipment Rental Reserve "B" Fund to cover the actual expenditures. At the request of Councilmember Palmer, Mr. Housler outlined the differences between the two ordinances included in the Agenda packet. Councilmember Dwyer said he envisioned that the Council would allow the continued use of the 006 Fund until the City receives some of the tax monies due. Councilmember Dwyer said at time, approx- imately after July 31, when the money is placed back into the 006 Fund, the Administrator Servic- es Director would then be required to acquire Council approval before taking any monies out of that fund. It was noted by Mr. Housler that the ordinance in which he drafted has an expiration date of July 31, 1993. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 4 April 6, 1993 After further discussion on this issue, COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR BE ALLOWED TO USE UP TO $453,000 WHICH IS THE AMOUNT CURRENTLY EXISTING IN THE 006 FUND TO PAY BILLS FOR THE CITY. Under discussion, Councilmember Palmer said he will vote against the motion not because he be- lieves the City does not have to remain on stable footing, but because he does not agree with the funding source. Councilmember Palmer said there are other potential funds such as Fund 511. Coun- cilmember Palmer said the 006 Fund should be utilized for unanticipated expenditures only. Councilmember Dwyer said he does not disagree with Councilmember Palmer, however, he believes it is even worse to go into the 511 Fund. MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Palmer and,Councilmember Kasper voting no. t�tolu HEARING ON PROPOSED BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS, INCLUDING ROCKERIES, PERMIT RENEWALS, DECKS, AND 1� PA IOS Rob Chave, Planning Manager said the City Council held a public hearing and discussion of several items relating to building permits during its February 2nd meeting, and held a follow-up discus- sion during its March 2nd meeting. Mr. Chave reviewed with the Council the conclusions reached during those discussions. Public Testimony As no member of the public wished to speak on this item, Mayor Hall closed the public testimony portion. Council Discussion and Deliberation Councilmember Palmer inquired on the fees of building permit renewals. Councilmember Palmer was concerned the City may not be recovering the actual expense of issuing the permits. Councilmember Dwyer expressed concern that the fee for street permits was low, and that it may not recover the cost it takes to issue the permit. Councilmember Dwyer said a $25 fee for a multi- ple year permit seems low and does not have a problem of raising that to $50 to have a true recov- ery of costs. COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2916, AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 18.40.020 RETAINING WALLS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2917, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 19.00.010(F) PERTAINING TO THE EXPIRATION OF BUILDING PERMITS; AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. MOTION CARRIED. �(,ji, SECOND READING OF COMPREHENSIVE PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN Councilmember Dwyer referenced a recent memo he sent to Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manag- er, Paul Mar, Community Services Director, and Councilmembers. The memo outlined several items U' throughout the Plan in which he had questions. Councilmember Dwyer said some of the items were clerical in nature and could be implemented in the Plan without difficulty. Councilmember Dwyer n read the list of items. fll� It was noted by Ms. Ohdle that she has not had an opportunity to respond to each of Councilmember Dwyer's items. Council President Earling suggested having a third reading on the subject and said he would like to see a complete list with all of the responses to Councilmember Dwyer's 'list. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO HAVE A THIRD READING ON THIS ON MAY 4, 1993. MOTION CARRIED. CONTINUED COUNCIL DELIBERATION ON RECONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLU- Council President Earling did not participate in the discussion on this subject as he previously noted an appearance of fairness, thereby, has not participated in any discussions/hearing relat- ing to this matter. Council President Earling stepped down for the duration of the discussion. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 5 April 6, 1993 Mayor Hall noted two pieces of correspondence relating to this issue: Letter from Mrs. Humola, and one from Mr. Roger Hertrich. City Attorney Scott Snyder noted this agenda item is intended to enable the City Council to sup- plement the record on this case by placing the McNaughten communications in the record and accept- ing the appellants written response. Mr. Snyder said the Council should deliberate and act on its motion to reconsider by adopting the revised findings (listed as Exhibit 1 in the Agenda Memo) or ordering the preparation of new findings. The recommendation by Staff is to adopt the revised findings contained in Exhibit 1. COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DYWER, TO AMEND THE RECORD TO INCLUDE THE DOCUMENTS REFERENCED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, WHICH IS ADDING THE MCNAUGHTEN COMMUNICATIONS IN THE RECORD AND ACCEPTING THE APPELLANTS WRITTEN RESPONSE, AND THE WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE OF MRS. HUMOLA AND MR. HERTRICH. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT THE REVISED FINDINGS CON- TAINED IN EXHIBIT 1 THAT NOW REFLECT THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE ORIGINAL MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Earling returned to the Council podium. REQUEST TO REPLACE FIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES VEHICLES (UNITS 15, 18, 19, 21 AND 36) (Previous ac- tion on March 16, 1993 Greg Ramsland, Equipment Rental Supervisor, introduced the subject. It was noted that Council �1' Y previous authorized to purchase four (4) Ford Taurus station wagons and a Dodge Pickup. Mr. 5 Ramsland said Staff had originally requested two Ford Taurus sedans, two Ford Taurus station wagons and one pickup truck. Mr. Ramsland outlined a third option, which proposed purchasing two Dodge Dynasty sedans, two Ford Taurus wagons and a Dodge pickup. Mr. Ramsland said this option allows the City to save $681 per vehicles and operating cost is also less as the EPA in -city fuel consumption is 21 mpg for the Dodge vs 18 mpg for the Taurus. Mr. Ramsland said Staff still recommends the first request of four Ford Taurus Station wagons and a Dodge Pickup because the City currently maintains other Ford Taurus vehicles in the fleet, as well as the excellent maintenance reputation. Mr. Ramsland said if this is still not acceptable to Council, he recommends the Dodge Dynasty sedans. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILM£MBER PETRUZZI, THAT THE COUNCIL APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF TWO DODGE DYNASTY SEDANS, TWO FORD TAURUS WAGONS, AND A DODGE PICKUP TRUCK. TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE COST IS $62,282.79 (NOT INCLUDING SALES TAX). MOTION CARRIED. with Councilmember Kasper voting no as he does not feel such accessories such as air conditioning, tinted windows are a necessity and just because the monies are in the fund does not mean the City has to expend them. Councilmember Nordquist noted the sales tax should be listed separate from the sales price. At 9:40 p.m., Student Representative Sara Belz left the meeting. (, REQUEST TO PURCHASE EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (Previous action on March 16, 1993 lV Councilmember Palmer said the Council has now received information that gives substantial reasons why the vehicle initially requested by the Fire Chief makes sense and should be pursued. Council- 1 j member Nordquist agreed. COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A FORD TAURUS SEDAN FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Kasper voting no. P ' DISCUSSION ON SUPPLEMENTAL COUNTYWIDE POLICIES COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO ADOPT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REACHED AND INTRODUCED IN THE AGENDA MEMO. MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Kasper voting no. The majority of Councilmembers were pleased with the recommendations that staff prepared on this subject. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 6 April 6, 1993 COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, THAT THE STAFF WRITE A LETTER TO SNOHOMISH COUNTY TOMORROW STATING THT THE CITY OF EDMONDS' RECOMMENDATION IS THAT THE COUNTYWIDE POLICIES SHOULD NOT BE SUPPLEMENTED UNTIL LOCAL PLANS CAN BE ADOPTED. MOTION CARRIED with Council - member Kasper voting no. y� AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE ASSOCIATE PLANNER (ADB) G((} W Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager, introduced the subject. Mr. Hunter requested Council authoriza- CA./SS tion to replace the Associate Planner's vacancy. Wende Schulenberg, present Planner, has submit- ted her resignation, to be effective 6-1-93. Mr. Hunter outlined alternatives to replacing this r position. I Council President Earling said he was pleased the agenda packet contained the information on alternatives as requested by Council. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO AUTHORIZE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATE PLANNER POSITION AND TO USE THE SALARY STEPS AS RECOMMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION TO FILL NEW GRANT -FUNDED GMA PLANNER POSITION Rob Chave, Planning Manager requested authorization to fill the new Planner's position and the Q— approval of the Job Description. The new position was authorized in the 1993 Budget to assist the City in meeting its GMA requirements. It was noted the position will be entirely funded by the City's GMA grant in 1993. ,l oo, Councilmember Palmer said it is important that Staff knows that if and when the GMA grant, which funds this position, runs out, than the position will also cease to exist. Councilmember Palmer reiterated the position should be authorized on the condition that the GMA grant continues to fund the position and the position does not become funded by the General Fund at any time. Councilmembers agreed. Councilmember Dwyer said he would vote in favor of the staff recommenda- tion and the position should be contingent on GMA monies to fund the position. Councilmember Dwyer said if it turns out there is only enough funding for six months, than the position should be advertised as such. Mayor Hall agreed that if GMA monies cease to exist, the City has to look elsewhere. Councilmember Dwyer said if it turns out that the City is not going to have GMA monies in suffi- cient quantities to continue having this person employes, the City would be better off contract- ing with someone for six months rather than hiring an employee. COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO AUTHORIZE THE GMA PLANNING POSITION AND APPROVAL OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION INCLUDING THE PARAMETERS THAT WERE DISCUSSED TONIGHT REGARDING THE SUNSETTING OF THAT POSITION. MOTION CARRIED. As a procedural matter, COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI TO EXTEND THE MEETING 10 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor Hall asked for confirmation of Lynn Moore to fill the position on the Sister City Commis- sion. COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL TO CONFIRM MS. MOORE. MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Nordquist and Councilmember Dwyer abstaining as they do not have ample informa- tion on Ms. Moore to make such a confirmation. Mayor Hall said the recent Multi -Modal Meeting was a success. COUNCIL Councilmember Earling said the Edmonds City Council will be meeting with the Mountlake Terrace City Council on April 28th, and a place for meeting has not yet been set. Councilmember Kasper said he would be out of town on that day. S UQ ll n Councilmember Earling asked Council if they wanted to participate in this years' voters pamphlet. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTERS PAM- PHLET UP TO $2,000. MOTION CARRIED. Funding to come from the Council Contingency Fund. a � E'DMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 7 April 6, 1993 Imo^, Councilmember Palmer requested a written report from the Multi -Modal Meeting. Councilmember Nordquist'noted the signs at the City limits do not reflect and are impossible to read at night. Councilmember Kasper said there is a problem with excessive speeding in the City. With no further business before the Mayor or Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:09 p.m. THE ORIGINAL SIGNED COPY OF THESE MINUTES, AS WELL AS A TAPED RECORDING OF ALL COUNCIL MEETINGS, CAN BE LOCATED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 20, 1993. i 11 Mafor- . J. MaAh, EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 8 April 6, 1993 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM - LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 -10:00 p.m. APRIL 6, 1993 CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE 1. (10 Min.) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 23,1993 (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANTS FOR WEEK OF MARCH 22, 1993 (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM LARRY DILLOW ($1,080.92) AND ROBERT W. NOACK (NONE) (E) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE TO ADOPT STATE STATUTE DEFINING AND REGULATING THE CRIME OF STALKING (F) PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING INTERFUND TRANSFERS AND REPAYMENT (from March 23,1993) (G) AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS TO DESIGN, PRODUCE, CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL INTERPRETIVE SIGNS AT BRACKETT'S LANDING (H) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE EDMONDS-WOODWAY HIGH SCHOOL TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT (1) AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TRAFFIC SIGNAL EASEMENT FROM EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15 AT 23200100TH W. (J) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 1993 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM (K) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 1993 STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM (L) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 1993 WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (M) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE MAIN STREET ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (N) REPORT ON COMPLETION OF WORK BY WEST COAST CONSTRUCTION ON THE 242ND/76TH STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM PROJECT AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT (0) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS ON LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 213 AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT (P) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS TO REPLACE ASPHALT ROLLER AND TRAILER (Q) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS TO REPLACE UNIT #7, A 1980 FORD FLAIL MOWER 2. AUDIENCE 3. (60 Min.) HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANNING BOARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS 4. (20 Min.) HEARING ON PROPOSED BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS, INCLUDING ROCKERIES, PERMIT RENEWALS, DECKS, AND PATIOS 5. (20 Min.) SECOND READING OF COMPREHENSIVE PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN 6. (10 Min.) CONTINUED COUNCIL DELIBERATION ON RECONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR GRADING AT 1110 DALEY PLACE (Appellant: Arlene McCormick, at al/File No. AP-93-2 / Applicant: Mark McNaughton/File No. CU-92-178) 7. (5 Min.) REQUEST TO REPLACE FIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES VEHICLES (UNITS 15,18,19, 21 AND 36) (Previous action on March 16,1993) 8. (5 Min.) REQUEST TO PURCHASE EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLE FOR THE FIRE DEPT. (Previous action on March 16,1993) 9. (15 Min.) DISCUSSION ON SUPPLEMENTAL COUNTYWIDE POLICIES 10. (10 Min.) AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE ASSOCIATE PLANNER (ADB) 11. (10 Min.) AUTHORIZATION TO FILL NEW GRANT -FUNDED GMA PLANNER POSITION 12. (5 Min.) MAYOR 13. (15 Min.) COUNCIL PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT 771-0245 WITH 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS. 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