05/03/1994 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES APPROVED
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The City Council meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
by Mayor Laura Hall in the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street. The meeting was
preceded by a flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Laura Hall, Mayor
John Nordquist, Council President
Steve Dwyer, Councilmember
Michael Hall, Councilmember
William J. Kasper, Councilmember*
Dave Earling, Councilmember
Barbara Fahey, Councilmember
Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember*
STAFF
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Tom Miller, Police Chief
Noel Miller, Public Works Supt.
Buzz Buzalsky, Fire Chief
Chuck Day, Accounting Mgr.
Rhonda March, City Clerk
Jeff Wilson, Current Planning Supervisor
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Barb Mehlert, Recorder
*Council President Nordquist announced Councilmember Kasper and Councilmember
Petruzzi will not be able to attend this evening's meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
Item (E) was removed from the Consent Agenda.
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 1994
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jt5(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 25, 1994
,l (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM CRAIG
V" e7 WATSON
Cie (F) APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FLOOD CONTROL
ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT PROGRAM GRANT
(G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN JAIL CONTRACT WITH CITY
OF LYNNWOOD
5 REPORT ON BIDS OPENED -APRIL 26, 1994 FOR THE 72ND AVE. W./212th st.
sw signal project and award of contract to totem electric of Tacoma, inc.
($75,303.20, EXCLUDING SALES TAX) (Item (E) on the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Fahey said she will vote against this as she previously stated.
Councilmember Fahey said she is not convinced a stop light needs to be installed at this
location and favors a public hearing before one is installed.
Before proceeding with the Council Agenda, Mayor Hall administered the Oath of Office
to newly appointed Police Chief Tom Miller. Mayor Hall and Councilmembers
o congratulated Chief Miller on this appointment. Mayor Hall introduced members of the
citizen committee who helped in the process of selecting a new Police Chief for the City
kp li L�' of Edmonds.
Chief Miller thanked the Mayor and the City Council, and also thanked the staff of the
Police Department and said he looks forward to working with everyone.
AUDIENCE
Bill McLaughlin, 114 2nd Avenue South, President of Edmonds Chamber of Commerce,
welcomed Police Chief Tom Miller to the City. Mr. McLaughlin said he speaks on behalf
of the Commerce and business community in welcoming him.
Natalie Shippen, 1022 Euclid Ave, said the last council meeting contained a motion to
direct the City Clerk , under the Mayor's signature, to send a letter to the State regarding
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increasing the ferry parking rates. Ms. Shipped asked if this has been done yet. Mayor
Hall said it is in the works and should be mailed within approximately four days.
With no other member of the audience wishing to come forward, Mayor Hall closed the
public portion of the meeting.
HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF REDUCED
Q0 P �S� BOUNDARY OF "AURORA MARKETPLACE NEIGHBORHOOD" _�d"ANNEXATION (FILE NO. AX-4-91)
Jeff Wilson, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Mr. Wilson said this public hearing has been scheduled to allow the residents of the
proposed annexation area an opportunity to comment on the proposed reduction in the
annexation boundaries, and to provide an opportunity for Council to affirm the reduction
of the annexation boundaries.
Should the Council approve the reduced annexation boundaries, staff will prepare the
necessary report for transmittal to the Boundary Review Board, along with a request that
the BRB, invoke jurisdiction and hold a public hearing on the annexation proposal.
Furthermore, the Council is provided with a proposed resolution which requests the BRB
to consider the City's original proposed annexation boundaries during their review and
decision making process.
Mr. Wilson recommended the following action:
1) Adopt motion to affirm the reduction of the proposed annexation boundaries as
provided for in resolution 791; and
2) Adopt the proposed resolution requesting the Boundary Review Board to consider
expanding the boundaries of the proposed annexation to include the full extent of
the originally proposed annexation boundaries.
Mr. Wilson presented an overhead transparency depicting the revised boundaries. Mr.
Wilson also showed an enlarged map of the proposed annexation and the map was
displayed through the presentation.
Mr. Wilson noted the residents who are annexed into the City will experience a 16.2
decrease in tax and utility costs versus what they were paying to the County.
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A resident living at 8611 236th S.W., which is within the proposed annexation stated his
opposition to the annexation. Reasons for his opposition include his view that the City is
pushing the issue and the majority of the residents do not wish to become part of the City.
Mayor Hall noted the petition to annex was originated by the residents and brought forth
to the City of Edmonds. Paul asked if it was a majority who "voted" for the annexation.
Jeff Wilson, Planning Manager, said the petition process was used, and according to the
petition, a majority of residents favored annexing into the City.
Nancy Carol, 8725 Madrona Lane, and resident of the proposed annexation spoke in
favor of the annexation. Ms. Carol said she was one of the residents who obtained
signatures for the annexation. Ms. Carol said in her area, there was well over 60% of the
people who favored annexation. Ms. Carol said she would be happy to meet with
residents who are opposed .to answer any questions they have.
Earl Grady, Madrona Lane, resident of the proposed annexation, spoke against the
proposed annexation. Mr. Grady said he heard the City has tried annexing this area
several times without success. Mr. Grady said he does not agree with the assessment
method used and favors a vote of the people. Mr. Grady said homes of greater value have
a greater say since their assessed, valuation is more than modest homes.
Bruce Whitenberg, resident of Madrona Lane, resident of the proposed annexation, spoke
in favor of the annexation. Mr. Whitenberg said the residents want the City's police and
fire protection, as well as the feeling they "belong". Mr. Whitenberg said the government
is accessible and close by. Mr. Whitenberg said as the County holds their meetings
during the day, many residents cannot attend. Mr. Whitenberg said he looks forward to
become part of Edmonds, as he and many other residents already feel part of Edmonds
and patronize Edmonds businesses.
With no other members of the audience coming forward, Mayor Hall closed the audience
portion of hearing.
Council discussion and deliberation.
Councilmember Dwyer spoke with regards to the question of whether or not items such
as this should be by vote or by petition of property owners relating to whether or not real
property should be located within a city or not. Councilmember Dwyer said there is no
correct or perfect answer to that. Councilmember Dwyer said there is nothing improper
with using either one, as there are two ways of going about the same thing.
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UPDATE BY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PAUL MAR REGARDING
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND FUNDING FOR THE MULTIMODAL
PROJECT.
Paul Mar, Community Services Director, updated the City Council on progress to date
and referenced the Agenda Memo containing the updates.
During April, the multimodal consultant team continued its intensive analytical effort to
complete the work tasks for the Phase I study. Development of the concept long range
facility master plan began, as well as continued investigation into the near term ferry
terminal improvements. The Oversight Committee will meet on Thursday, May 5th to be
updated by the consultant team.
No action was taken on this subject, as it was an update only.
DISCUSSION ON CHAMBERS CABLE TV FRANCHISE EXTENSION
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1. FPaul Mar, Community Services Director, said Chambers Cable, expressly the Home
J e rescheduled so the ma further stud the proposed
Office, is requesting this item b y y y p p
Extension Agreement. Mr Mar said they have stated they need more time to contemplate
the "conditions" or "requests" of the City. Mr. Mar distributed copies of the letter to the
Mayor and Council.
Council discussion and deliberation
Councilmember Dwyer said the request is reasonable and suggested it be rescheduled in
two weeks.
As Jack Gradwohl, Area Manager for Chambers Cable was in the audience,
Councilmember Hall called him to the podium. Councilmember Hall said the City is
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asking for provisions in the agreement, such as video taping of meetings, etc. as part of
the agreement. Councilmember Hall said he does not see a reason why the extra time is
needed to review this requests, as he feels the requests are warranted and should be
automatically agreed with by Chambers.
Mr. Gradwohl said this may be the case, however, Chambers is simply asking for two
weeks to review it. Mr. Gradwohl said this does not mean Chambers does not agree to the
requests
MAYOR
Mayor Hall announced a long time resident has recently passed away and left a donation
to the Flower Program. Mayor Hall said the donation is greatly appreciated.
Mayor Hall's announcements included the following:
Union Oil Marsh interpretive walkway dedication will be held on May 13, at 12:00 noon.
Boys and Girls Club are requesting funds for repairs to their building (approximately
$800)
Councilmember Dwyer said the repairs seem to be reasonable and requested this come
back on the next Consent Agenda with an appropriate funding source. Council
(J concurred.
National League of Cities has sent the City a $333 rebate due to a revised dues structure.
The incinerator at the Treatment Plant will be shut down from 5/3-5/10 for testing.
COUNCIL
Council President Nordquist announced a new Student Representative from Edmonds
�Q Woodway High School will be starting next week.
Council President Nordquist said he needs a motion to revise a budget description in the
Council budget. It is noted the budget book notes $500 is to be used for a study for the
purpose of televising Council meetings. In reality, the bill from Edmonds Community
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College states the $500 will be used for staff time and the taping of the April 26 Council
meeting.
Councilmember Fahey said she will be unable to attend the upcoming Criminal Justice
meeting and suggested another Councilmember attend if possible.
Councilmember Dwyer said he intends to go to the Mountlake Terrace Consolidation
meeting.
Councilmember Dwyer said he would like the Planning Board, if possible, look at if the
transportation demand management techniques that are written about, and see if they can
somehow be assimilated in all the decision making processes the City comes up with
regards to the Growth Management process. Councilmember Dwyer said he might be
called Jeff Wilson in the next couple weeks to discuss this further.
Councilmember Hall thanked everyone for their participation in last week's taping of the
Council meeting. Councilmember Hall said he would like to have a discussion scheduled
on a upcoming Council meeting regarding the future of taped Council Meetings.
Councilmember Hall referenced a memorandum from the Mayor regarding a radio
personality's attempt to name a street after himself. It was noted he has enlisted the help
of many people in making this a "reality". Mayor Hall said the radio station has asked
listeners to write Edmonds City Hall requesting the name. Mayor Hall said she will keep
the Council apprised and said any comments and suggestions are welcome.
Councilmember Earling said the RTA has been meeting the last three weeks in a series of
round table discussions and citizens workshops throughout the three -county area.
�\. Councilmember Earling said on May 27, the RTA will formulate, vote and pass three
plans for intensive study this summer regarding the potential regional transportation
project. A final consideration will be made next September or October. Councilmember
Earling said he would value any input from Councilmembers or Citizens as to the kinds
of issues that should be included to the Snohomish County portion of that study.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LEGAL AND PROPERTY MATTERS
At 8:17 p.m., the Mayor and City Council adjourned to the scheduled Executive Session.
eS5 i The meeting was adjourned from there, at approximately 9:58 p.m.
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
PLAZA MEETING ROOM - LIBRARY BUILDING
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
MAY 3, 1994
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 1994 /
C. APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 25, 1994
D. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM CRAIG WATSON
E. REPORT ON BIDS OPENED APRIL 26, 1994 FOR THE 72ND AVE. W./212TH ST. SW
SIGNAL PROJECT AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TOTEM ELECTRIC OF
TACOMA, INC. ($75,303.20, EXCLUDING SALES TAX)
F. APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FLOOD CONTROL ASSISTANCE
ACCOUNT PROGRAM GRANT
G. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN JAIL CONTRACT WITH CITY OF
LYNNWOOD
3. AUDIENCE
4. (45 MIN) HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF REDUCED
BOUNDARY OF "AURORA MARKETPLACE NEIGHBORHOOD" ANNEXATION (FILE
NO. AX-4-91)
5. (10 MIN) UPDATE BY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PAUL MAR REGARDING
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND FUNDING FOR THE MULTIMODAL PROJECT
6. (15MIN) DISCUSSION ON CHAMBERS CABLE TV FRANCHISE. EXTENSION
7 (5 MIN) MAYOR
8. (15 MIN) COUNCIL
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LEGAL AND PROPERTY MATTERS
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