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02/28/1994 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES February 28, 1994 THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT THEIR MARCH 15, 1994 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 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 John Nordquist, Council President Steve -Dwyer, Councilmember Michael Hall, Councilmember William Kasper, Councilmember Dave Earling, Councilmember Barb Fahey, Councilmember Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember Damon Guilfoyle, Student Rep, ABSENT. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 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 Suet. Rhonda March, City Clerk Scott Snyder, City Attorney Barb Mehlert, Recorder COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA Item (B) and (D) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER 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 WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22, 1994 �U- E) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT CITY PARK. UO (F) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIOS TO PURCHASE A RIDING LAWN MOWER AND TRAINER UNIT FOR THE �J WATER/SEWER SECTION (G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO MERRITT AND PARDINI'S PROFESSION- AL �'� VICES CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CENTER 5 (H) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED FEBRUARY 22, 1994 FOR PURCHASE OF PARK MAINTENANCE MOWER AND AWARD OF c` CONTRACT TO JENNINGS EQUIPMENT, INC. ($14,364.61)- `,J;,c(I) RESOLUTION 787 COMMENDING RETIRING POLICE CHIEF DANIEL PRINZ c� G' APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 1994 (Item (B) on the Consent Agenda C�SCouncilmember Dwyer asked for a correction of a word on page six. A memo was given to Council from Councilmember Kasper with additional corrections to the draft minutes. COUNCILMEMBER w\`-' PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 1994 WITH THE CORRECTIONS NOTED. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW CRIMINAL VIOLATION FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND_ TO NOTICE OF VIOLA- TION OF ANIMAL C NTR L ORDINANCES Item D on thi Consent Agenda Councilmember Petruzzi asked if this went to the Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Hall replied affirmatively, and said he did not have any specific recommendation. Councilmember Hall said many people do not respond to animal control violations, and this will help alleviate the problem. Councilmember Petruzzi questioned the appearance that an animal control violation would not be considered a criminal offense. It was noted by Asst. Chief Tribuzio and Councilmember Dwyer that it is the repeated failure to respond would be a criminal offense, not the actual animal control violation itself. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE ITEM (D). MOTION CARRIED. AUDIENCE Mel Critchley, 705 Driftwood Place, spoke against the proposed rail speed increased through Edmonds. Mr. Critchley referenced several newspaper articles and spoke of a recent train derail- ,./ ment in North Dakota. Mr. Critchley requested the Council go to the WUTC and request that the U 0 speeds be further decreased through the City, as he said the City has the right to ask for de- creased rail speeds due to the topography and nature of Edmonds. Councilmember Dwyer said the Council, did in fact go before the WUTC in previous years to do exactly what he is suggesting. Councilmember Dwyer said this resulted in lengthy hearings, of which the City did not prevail. Councilmember Dwyer said the Council has been very active over the years in the rail safety issues and is glad the public is getting more involved at this point. 0j PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION 787 COMMENDING POLICE CHIEF DANIEL PRINZ FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF EDMONDS „uV L��Mayor Hall said the retirement party for Chief Prinz at the Landmark the previous weekend drew 1t F approximately 240 guests to honor and pay tribute to him for his distinguished service. Mayor Hall presented Chief Prinz with a resolution commending him for his service. The resolution, in part, stated the chief served the City for over 25 years in various capacities in the police department before being promoted to Chief in 1984. The resolution described the many programs initiated by Chief Prinz including D.A.R.E., G.R.E.A.T (Gang Resistance Education and Training), Animal Control Education (A.C.E.), Tri-city SWAT Team, and the Neighborhood and Business Watch Crime Prevention. Mayor Hall noted under Chief Prinz's administration, the Department became the sixth in the state to meet the vigorous standards imposed by Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs for accreditation in 1990. The Mayor, City Council, and members of the audience gave Chief Prinz a standing ovation. Chief Prinz thanked everyone said it has been a pleasure to serve as Police Chief in Edmonds. Chief Prinz thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support over the years. HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FOR STORM DRAINAGE AND ROADWAY IMPROVE- MENTS ON 88TH AVENUE WEST BETWEEN 207TH STREET S.W. AND 204TH STREET S.W. Bob Alberts, City Engineer, described the process used in forming an L.I.D., by showing overhead view foils. Gordy Hyde, Engineering Coordinator, introduced the subject. Mr. Hyde stated the City has re- ceived an L.I.D. petition for improvements, including storm drainage, water pipeline, and the extension of 88th Ave. W., with a sidewalk from approximately 204th St. S.W. southerly to 207th St. S.W. The street would not extend through to Main Street. The petition represented approximate- ly 57% of the property to be assessed. In addition, there are properties in the proposed L.I.D. with no Protest Agreements with the City, a condition of past development approvals. The property owners have requested that during the design stage, the Council allow a deviation from constructing the street as proposed in the assessment roll. To save costs, several owners have requested the street not extend through, between 205th St. S.W. and 207th St. S.W., as shown in Exhibit H. Only the sidewalk and water pipeline would extend through. Any savings in costs would be reflected in the final assessment roll after the project is completed. Mr Hyde said it is the recommendation of Staff that the street extend through to 207th St. S.W., Mr. Hyde said all property owners were notified of the assessments and public hearing be certi- fied mail dated February 11, 1994. Mr. Hyde requested Council to approve Staff returning to the March 15, 1994 Council meeting with an ordinance forming L.I.D. 214 with any changes as directed. PUBLIC HEARING Rob King, property owner on 88th Avenue West, said the improvements would be of benefit as there are a number of lots in the neighborhood that cannot develop because of the lack of a storm sys- tem. Mr. King said at the open house he and other residents requested the City look into the option of looking into a "T" in the road rather than a thoroughfare. Mr. King said he and other property owners on 88th enjoy the quietness of the street which would soon disappear if a thor- oughfare is put in. Mr. King disagreed with the allocation of charges, and also asked if there is going to be a storm drainage, the entire drainage valley be participating in the L.I.D. Ann Nelskog, property owner on 88th Ave. West, said she does not protest the formation of the L.I.D., however, protests the method of the assessment. Scott Mayhew, property owner on 88th Ave. West, said he is concerned that everyone is being as- sessed the same amounts. Mr. Mayhew said he looks at his property values as not going up as much as the people who have the vacant lots. Mr. Mayhew said he is also concerned on the taxes those same people are paying on the vacant lots as opposed to the taxes he is paying on his property. Mr. Mayhew expressed concern over potential street widths and speed limits. *See Minutes of 3/22/94, Page 2, Paragraph 6 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 2 FEBRUARY 28, 1994 As no other member of the audience came forward, Mayor Hall closed the public hearing. ncil discussion and deliberation City Attorney Scott Snyder referenced the "No protest agreements". Mr. Snyder said the City's policy on subdivisions is to require street improvements to city standards set forth in Chapter 18. Mr. Snyder said in some cases, when property is subdivided, rather than require the developer to put in a portion of the street, the City will accept a no protest L.I.D. Mr. Snyder said two of the speakers in the public hearing have "no protest agreements". Mr. Snyder said what this means is the person who subdivided and developed their lot was allowed to forego the building of the street improvement unto a later date by burdening the property with a no protest provision. Mr. Snyder said in essence, this means that street improvements have been deferred to a later date by recording a no protest provision, in which subsequent purchasers of the property are aware that something is owing and improvements are deferred until a later date. Upon request of Councilmember Petruzzi, Gordy Hyde described the process utilized in coming up with the fee structure. Mr. Hyde said Police and the Fire Department also agree with designation of the thoroughfare, as indicated on the Official Street Map. Councilmember Kasper said the official street maps indicates this street is a through street, not a dead end street. Mr. Hyde said this is correct. Councilmember Kasper said you have to look at the possibility of how many houses can be built in that area, and not how many are present today. Councilmember Petruzzi said he is inclined to allow the street to not continue through. Mr. Snyder said tonight, the Council is being asked to basically approve the scope of the improve- ments, the size of the district to be assessed and the method of the assessment. Council discussion continued on this subject. the following motion was passed regarding this subject: COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT NORDQUIST, TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RETURN ON MARCH 15, 1994 WITH AN ORDINANCE FORMING L.I.D. 214 WITH THE CHANGE SHOWING THE STREET IMPROVEMENT ON 88TH WOULD GO FROM 204TH AND TERMINATE AT APPROXIMATELY 206TH STREET. Under discussion, Councilmember Earling asked if the motion intends that the walkway be continued between the two cul-de-sacs. Councilmember Petruzzi replied affirmatively. MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Kasper voting no for reasons stated. UPDATE BY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PAUL MAR REGARDING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND FUNDING FOR i THE MULTIMODAL PROJECT Mr. Mar reported on the Oversite Committee meeting which was held on on Friday, February 25th on the Edmonds Multimodal Transportation Center project. Mr. Mar gave the Mayor and Council a brief UG summary of what transpired at the meeting. Mr. Mar noted Mayor Hall,. Councilmember Kasper, and Councilmember Earling were present. Mr. Mar distributed a booklet to each Councilmember which continued information discussed at the Oversite Committee meeting. Mr. Mar reviewed various charts in the booklet. Councilmember Petruzzi questioned a proposal in which the engineering firm displayed at the Multimodal meeting. Councilmember Petruzzi said he heard from a number of people that there was a discussion of a road which would come down the hill, drop down to UNOCAL and then cut over the Port, along the waterfront, west of 104 and down to the present ferry dock. Councilmember Petruzzi asked what the reason is for even discussing this. Councilmember Petruzzi said in his mind, the road should terminate at the UNOCAL site. Councilmember Petruzzi said the whole object of moving the ferry terminal is so the City doesn't have a road coming down. Mr. Mar said the diagram shown at the Oversite Committee was meant to be something to begin dia- logue in terms of brainstorming what can happen between now and the time the ultimate Multimodal Transportation Center is built. Mr. Mar said any issues that the D.O.T., C.T. and Edmonds have agreed upon that need to be solved are grade separation, safety, and having the connectivity needed for all the modes of transportation. Mr. Mar said everyone' sfeel ing at this point is to look at if there are any fatal flaws in any of the alternative sites. Councilmember Petruzzi said the whole issue we have been discussing is we don't want an Alaskan Way Viaduct on the waterfront. Councilmember Petruzzi said his understanding is the road would start and cross right over the Port building - they would have to knock down buildings at the Port. Councilmember Petruzzi said he spoke with the Port Manager today and he estimated if the road was built that way, it would basically gut the port and eliminate $780,000 a year of project- ed income, basically, it would ruin the port. Councilmember Petruzzi said it would also knock the dickens out of Anthonys, Arnies, and FishHouse Charlies. Councilmember Petruzzi said this would also give the State what it wants and that is a permanent foot hold into getting traffic with EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 3 FEBRUARY 28, 1994 grade separation down at the foot of Main Street. Councilmember Petruzzi said if the road is ever built, we will never ever see a terminal at UNOCAL, never. Councilmember Petruzzi said there is no way his voice is going ito be quiet about any plan about putting an Alaska Way Viaduct type road through our Port and down the waterfront, to gut the waterfront. Councilmember Petruzzi said that is the reason we are !against it - Councilmember Petruzzi said he believes it goes to the core of the matter and he said he is really shocked. Mayor Hall said his information is second hand, and said she wishes he would have been there to see the information first ,hand. Mayor Hall said it was strictly conceptual and by no means was anything cast in concrete. Councilmember Petruzzi said Councilmember Kasper was there and he drew a line indicating where the road would be, which inexactly how it was explained to him. Mayor Hall said it was onlylone proposal. Councilmember Petruzzi said the City has come up with the "4 nos", and clearly, clearly the "4 nos" indicates the City does not want the ferry dock at the foot of main street, and we do not want expansion at the foot of main street. Mr. Mar said the diagram was shown for strictly an idea and again, the thrust of it is if grade separation is the first thing we want to achieve, that is a possible way of achieving it. Councilmember Petruzzi said we never spoke of grade separation with going over railroad tracks or over the Port, bringing down the traffic.into that spot. if I Mayor Hall said this was not a proposal or a done deal. Councilmember Petruzzi said his point is "Why is it even on the table, why was it even discussed with the State". Councilmember Petruzzi said of course, the State is going to be enthusiastic about it. Councilmember Petruzzi asked who instructed the engineers to design something like this. Mr. Mar said there was no design. ',Councilmember Petruzzi asked who instructed them to come up with the concept which is 180 degrees from any concept that has come out of this Council or two previous City Councils. Mr. Mar said the concept shown shows in moving the parts around, show the final multimodal terminal is located at the UNOCAL site as was displayed last Friday. Councilmember Petruzzi asked why we needed the concept that showed the road going down over the Port, gutting the Port, gutting our waterfront, cutting us off from our beaches and going down to dump a huge amount of traffic at Main Street. Councilmember Kasper said he attended this meeting, and as he sees it, the consultant firm feels they have an obligation to ',study the present site as well as the favored site by the city and by the last consultant. Councilmember Kasper said the consultant has said all along that they cannot do a study for one site - they have to do multiple site, so what they have to do is eliminate the possibilities of why the present site is not a good site. Secondly, Councilmember Kasper said there is also another site, which is the mid -marina, and this was an approach to show an example if we stayed where we are', for the next 6 to 8 years, what would have to happen. Councilmember Kasper said there wasn't any big discussion about the possibilities of the road - it was just another alternative. Councilmember Kasper said it even went as far as saying maybe the ferry dock would be adjacent to the north breakwater of the Port. Councilmember Kasper said the discussion did not go any farther than that. Councilmember Kasper said the members of the CH2M Hill team are excellent and have a great, deal of background on the issues .at hand, as they have been involved with the City on them in the past. Councilmember Kasper said the " four no" clause is still out there, and as the city has been told here, signing of the MOU does not affect the four no's, but the city has moved a long ways away from the present site. Councilmember Kasper said we are talking largely about the Union Oil site, and as the Mayor and Alice Tawresey indicated, we have come a long way since the four no's were drawn up. Councilmember Kasper said the Council has to discuss whether the city is going to hold firm on the four no's or are we going to compromise. Councilmember Kasper said he feels the Coun- cil has to take time, possibly at the Retreat, to discuss the four no's. Councilmember Kasper said the four no's have problems, and it should be discussed. Councilmember Kasper said at a previous meeting with Admiral Parker, the comment was made to him by the Admiral that how can the City ask the State to solve the city's safety problems, when the City doesn't want to solve the state's safety problems. Councilmember Kasper said he agreed with him and safe if the City wanted to solve their safety problems, the City would have to also solve the State's problems. Council - member Kasper said this is ',where the "4 no's" pose a problem. Councilmember Earling said' he wishes Councilmember Petruzzi was at the meeting, as he said the perception Councilmember Petruzzi has received from phone conversations are dramatically differ- ent that he had as he sat through the meeting. Councilmember Earling said he believes in the MOU, one of the issues that has to be solved is grade separation. Councilmember Earling said the "via- duct" as Councilmember Petruzzi referred to was an attempt to address that issue. Councilmember EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 4 FEBRUARY 28, 1994 Earling said he believes some people who saw the model saw it as the final product which is going to be built soon, which is not true. Councilmember Earling said it was simply an attempt by the architects to address the issues that were agreed upon in the Memorandum of Understanding. Mayor Hall agreed and said there will be a lot of fine tuning and further discussion. As Mr. Mar requested two specific motions by Council, COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING THAT IS IN PLACE, BY AUTHORIZED CH2MHi11 TO PERFORM THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SCOPE OF WORK. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY ALONG WITH COMMUNITY TRANSIT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN APPLYING FOR $500,000 FROM THE 1994/1996 STATEWIDE STP COMPETITION PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED. REPORT ON BIDS OPENED FEBRUARY 28, 1994 FOR PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT AIR COMPRESSOR AND AWARD OF CONTRACT Acting Chief Mike Springer said no responsive formal bids were received and they were both reject- ed, and he discussed this with City Attorney Scott Snyder. \� Mr. Snyder said basically, the problem the Fire Department has is they are caught between what (� the people who make the compressors consider to be a public work, and what the Washington State Division of Labor and Industries consider to be a public work. Mr. Snyder said because it is YJ bolted to the floor and is hard wired into the fuse box, it is public work. Mr. Snyder said the vendors do not want to sign a public work contract because they have never seen one. Mr. Snyder said the flip side is the City, by state law, is required to do a series of items, such as have prevailing wage statements, and require them to use a certified union electrician, rather than their normal installer. Mr. Snyder said the Council can either rebid or authorize negotiations. Mr. Snyder said if the City negotiates, the City will be required to retain prevailing rate provi- sions, and some provisions will be taken out that are appropriate for a public works contract that these people aren't use to seeing. Mr. Snyder said it is the Chief's recommendation to nego- tiate with the low bidder. It was noted the low bid amount as•$23,014.14 plus tax, which would be split between four entities. Councilmember Fahey said it seems to her that the last meeting in which this was discussed had a specific funding source (EMS). COUNCIL PRESIDENT NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO RESCIND THE BIDS THAT WERE OPENED THIS AFTERNOON AND AUTHORIZE THE FIRE CHIEF TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE LOW BIDDER AND THAT $7,000 (NOT TO EXCEED) BE TAKEN FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND. Under discussion, Councilmember Dwyer said his recollection is that the City needs to buy the entire unit with an appropriate cost of $30,000 and then bill the other entities for their por- tion. Council President Nordquist said he made the motion for a specific point in that money is often taken from the Council Contingency Fund and is never returned. Council President Nordquist said he will change the motion, but he wants it understood that the difference is put back in the Council Contingency Fund. Councilmember Dwyer said the question is what is the appropriate funding source. Councilmember Dwyer said he is not really sure if this is an EMS expenditure as the air bottles are primarily used at fire fighting scenes, which is on the suppression side of the Fire Department, not medi- cal. Councilmember Kasper said the Fire Chief previously stated the money would come from the undisbursed balance of the EMS. Mr. Snyder said a contract with come before the City Council and discussion could be held then with regards to an appropriate funding source. COUNCIL PRESIDENT NORDQUIST AMENDED HIS MOTION TO READ $30,000 FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND WITH REIMBURSEMENT INSTEAD OF $7,000. THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. �,q.CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE REPEALING PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE 2971 AND EDMONDS I' V CITY CODE MUNICIPAL ARTS FUND SECTION 3.13.090 from FEBRUARY 22, 1994 — ��\ This issue was briefly discussed and it was noted that the incorrect ordinance was amended, there- fore the City Attorney would make the corrections, and bring it back before the City Council on �7 March 15, 1994. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 5 FEBRUARY 28, 1994 REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL SICK LEAVE POLICY (From January 25, 1994 Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager, discussed the policy, with changes as directed by City Council at the January 35, 1994 City Council Meeting. Mr. Hunter said the Council expressed an interest in allowing employees to use paid sick leave to provide care for an ill or injured son, daughter, or an elderly parent, who lives in the local U area. The City's Sick Leave policy stated the ill or injured son, daughter, or parent must re- side with the employee on a usual and customary basis. A motion was passed, which deleted the usual and customary limitation. Mr. Hunter, said at the direction of the Council, he reviewed the financial impact of this change, and said there should be no financial impact. COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO APPROVE THE POLICY. Councilmember Fahey said the language in section 4.2 should be amended to read "who resides with the employee or in the local area The description of "local area" was discussed and it was the consensus of Council that "local" should be defined "in a 45 mile radius of the City". COUNCILMEMBER FAHEY MOVED TO AMEND THE MO- TION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING TO READ WHO RESIDES WITH THE EMPLOYEE OR IN THE LOCAL AREA WHICH IS DEFINED AS WITHIN 45 MILE RADIUS OF THE CITY. THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, CARRIED UNANI- MOUSLY. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON A LEGAL MATTER Mayor Hall noted a personnel matter will be discussed as well and extended the time to 15 min- utes. At 9:35 p.m, the Mayor and City Council recessed to an Executive Session and reconvened in Council Chambers at 9:50 P:M. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW RELATIVE TO APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER"S DELORIS HOFFMAN (FILL NU. Af—VJ-ZJU/ArFL11.AN1: DUO RLtrinutrc triLt iw. :?2-1Ji trnurl Mayor Hall and Councilmember Petruzzi did not participate and stepped down during this discussion as they were not present at the original hearing on this matter. City Attorney Scott Snyder said he has been instructed by the City Council to add additional findings, and noted this will be placed on the March 15, 1994 City Council Consent Agenda. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS . Councilmember Petruzzi reported on the Edmonds Visitors Bureau. A new event - a daily salmon derby will be instituted from May 27 through September 4. i CV-0fokouncilmember Fahey reported on the Cultural Arts and Convention District. Councilmember Fahey u, said a possible location for a Cultural Arts Center is still being discussed. Councilmember Dwyer reported on Medic 7/Sno Com activities. Councilmember Earling reported on RTA activities. Councilmember Earling said the proposed CT/ET /a transit merger bill is working through the Legislature. Council President Nordquist reported on the Health District. He said the Board of Directors for A�_ the Health Board got the word that the Health District will be absorbed by the County. Council ��2 U President Nordquist said his main concern now is getting back the money the City of -Edmonds in- j�1• vested in the building - Councilmembers concurred. y As a procedural matter, COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO EXTEND THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR nC� Mayor Hall asked for confirmation of Al Schweppe as Planning Board member alternate. COUNCILMEM- BER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, FOR CONFIRMATION OF MR. SCHWEPPE. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Hall said the alternate position will be short lived, as a member of the Planning d Board has resigned very recently, and Mr. Schweppe will then be a full fledged member. Councilmember Dwyer said Mr. Schewepp is a good recruit. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES ,Page 6 FEBRUARY 28, 1994 � r Mayor Hall asked for confirmation of Sister City appointments. COUNCIL PRESIDENT NORDQUIST S15 MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, FOR CONFIRMATION OF CHRIS GUICTON, JAN O'MALLEY AND JEAN G� THORESON AS SISTER CITY COMMISSION MEMBERS. MOTION CARRIED.) Mayor Hall announced there will be PTA Family Night and 50's dance at Edmonds Elementary on March 4th. COUNCIL Councilmember Dwyer said he needs to be excused for his absence several weeks ago. COUNCIL PRESI- n O�Vi�`t�DENT NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER,.TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER DWYER'S ABSENCE. l MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Fahey spoke on SB 6564. Councilmember Fahey said she did get initial support from Jeannette Wood to co-sponsor an amendment to the bill with Paul Shin. Councilmember Fahey said as it turns out, she did not lend her. support, and thus Paull Shin did not feel the amendment would be successful with only his support. Councilmember Earling said two weeks ago, WSDOT asked the Council to reconsider the issue of increased train speeds. Councilmember Earling said the Council should at least give a response to them.by placing the issue on the March 22nd Agenda. Council President Nordquist spoke of an upcoming AWC Retreat in June. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 10:19 p.m. LAURA L , MA OR C:;OIDA'I. MAR H, CITY CLERK EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 7 FEBRUARY 28, 1994 A AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM - LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 -10:00 p.m. FEBRUARY 28, 1994 Special Monday Meeting 6:40 P.M. - INTERVIEW CANDIDATE FOR PLANNING BOARD VACANCY CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. FI An RAI I ITF 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF,. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 1994 (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANTS FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22, 1994 (D) PROPOSED ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW CRIMINAL VIOLATION FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCES (E) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT CITY PARK (F) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS TO PURCHASE A RIDING LAWN MOWER AND TRAILER UNIT FOR THE WATER/SEWER SECTION (G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO MERRITT & PARDINI'S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CENTER (H) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED FEBRUARY 22, 1994 FOR PURCHASE OF PARK MAINTENANCE MOWER AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JENNINGS EQUIPMENT, INC. ($14,364.61) (1) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 787 COMMENDING RETIRING POLICE CHIEF DANIEL PRINZ 3. AUDIENCE 4. (5 Min.) PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION 787 COMMENDING POLICE CHIEF DANIEL PRINZ FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF EDMONDS 5. (30 Min.) HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FOR STORM DRAINAGE AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON 88TH AVENUE WEST BETWEEN 207TH STREET S.W. AND 204TH STREET S.W. 6. (10 Min.) UPDATE BY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PAUL MAR REGARDING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND FUNDING FOR THE MULTIMODAL PROJECT 7. (5 Min.) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED FEBRUARY 28, 1994 FOR PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT AIR COMPRESSOR AND AWARD OF CONTRACT 8. (15 Min.) CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE REPEALING PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE 2971 AND EDMONDS CITY CODE MUNICIPAL ARTS FUND SECTION 3.13.090 (from February 22, 1994) 9. (15 Min.) REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL SICK LEAVE POLICY (from January 25, 1994) 10. (10 Min.) EXECUTIVE SESSION ON A LEGAL MATTER 11. (5 Min.) APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW RELATIVE TO APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION TO DENY APPPEAL (FILE NO. AP-93-209) OF STAFF'S DECISION TO GRANT APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED 2-LOT SHORT PLAT FOR PROPERTY AT 8130 AND 8134 212TH ST. SW (APPELLANTS: CAROLYN SUE & DELORIS HOFFMAN (FILE NO. AP-93- 230) / APPLICANT: BOB KLEPINGER (FILE NO. S-93-151) [FROM 2/15/941 12. (10 Min.) INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS 13. (5 Min.) MAYOR 14. (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. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable, Channel 32.