05/13/1986 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT
TO MAY 20, 1986 APPROVAL
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
14AY 13, 1986
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Hall in the absence .of Mayor Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds
Library. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT
ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
John Nordquist
Larry Naughten, Mayor
(lobby Mills, Pub. Wks. Supt.
Steve Dwyer
Cindy Browne, Student
Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr.
Laura Hall
Representative
Bob Alberts, City Engineer
Jo -Anne Jaech
Art Housler, Admin. Svcs. Dir.
Bill Kasper
Dan Prinz, Police Chief
Lloyd Ostrom
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Jack Wilson
Pat LeMay, Personnel Director
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, City Clerk
Margaret Richards, Recorder
Councilmember Nordquist arrived at 7:04 p.m. and did not vote on items prior to Item N2.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item (B) was removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCIL14EMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEM-
BER OSTROM, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on
the Consent Agenda include the following:
(A) ROLL CALL
(C) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM .FOR DAMAGES FROM WARREN E. BOHON ($557,243+)
(D) ADOPTION OF COUNCIL FINDINGS AND CONFIRMATION OF DECISION IN MATTER OF RECONSIDERATION
OF COUNCIL'S DECISION 10 DENY VARIANCE V-29-85 10 REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES AT
1041 - 5th AVE. S. (DORCHESTER CONDOMINIUM)
(E) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2565 PROVIDING 5% RETAINAGE FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
(F) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2566 REQUIRING REGISTRATION OF BED & BREAKFASTS
(G) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED APRIL 22, 1986 FOR TWO-YEAR UNIFORM CONTRACT AND AWARD OF BID TO
MARYA'rT INDUSTRIES ($9,944.48)
(H) AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE UNIT 22, 1978 INGERSOL-RAND AIR COMPRESSOR
(I) AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE UNIT 982, POLICE MOTORCYCLE ($6,972.45)
(J) RECOMMENDATION TO RECLASSIFY.A.CCOUNTING CLERK NE-6.TO ACCOUNTANT NE-8 POSITION
(K) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED MAY 6, 1986 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 76th AVE. W. AND MEADOWDALE BEACH
RD. CULVERT, REJECTION OF BIDS, AND AUTHORIZATION TO READVERTISE
(L) SET DATE OF JUNE 3, 1986 FOR HEAPING ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION REGARDING
PROPOSED 96 UNIT ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR GRADING, AND VARI-
ANCE FOR BUILDING HEIGHT AT 348 - 406 3rd AVE. S. (CU-6-86 AND V-4-86/CHARLES MORGAN;
APPELLANT: WILLIAMSON AND GRACE)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 5, 1986 [ITEM (B) ON TIIE CONSENT AGENDA]
Councilmember Hall noted a correction on page 1, sixth line from the bottowm, as follows:
Nielson is spelled N-I-E-L-S-E-N. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH,
TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED.
UPDATE ON PAINS FIELD COMMUNITY COUNCIL BY DON STAY
Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block introduced Don Stay. Mr. Stay .was appointed to serve on
the Paine Field Community Plan Committee approximately two years ago. The Committee is working
with Paine Field officials in developing its long-term plans and is also analyzing noise impacts
as well as a number of other aspects of airport administration. Accompanying Mr. Stay was Bill
Dolan from Paine Field.
Mr. Stay commented that where there are airplanes and airports there is the conflict of pleasur-
able service to people and objections of people.
Mr. Stay said Paine Field was dedicated to Snohomish County in 1946. The intent, at that time,
was to develop the field as a regional airport and industrial park. However, the field was reded-
icated to the County, and the south part of the field was developed as a fighter base and expand-
ed during the Korean War. Subsequently, Boeing constructed its 747 plant in 1966 on property
adjacent to the airport, which became a major part of Snohomish County's economy.
The County initiated a conceptual development and environmental study regarding the role of the
airport in 1973. The four concepts were: 1) leave the airport as it was; 2) develop it as a
satellite air carrier base; 3) develop it as a general aviation airport; and 4) develop it into a
revised general aviation airport. However, residential development of the surrounding area im-
pacted the agility of the field, and further development of the field was abandoned.
Because of conflicts between the airport and residential community, an Office of Mediation was
sought through the services of the University of Washington to provide services as a mediator
between the airport and the community environment. The issues that were addressed were noise
abatement, control of military aircraft noise, land use compatibility, parallel runway envisioned
as an expansionary need for private planes, and the creation of a community council that would
represent broader guaged personnel. A steering committee evolved called the Reformation of the
Master Plan Program which was comprised of airport commissioners, the Cities of Everett and
Mukilteo, Snohomish County Planning Commission, pilots, fixed -base operators, and the Paine Field
residential community.
Mr. Stay said he felt there is no real solution to the noise impact to surrounding communities,
only a balanced compromise which manages the existing problem. He said there are three considera-
tions: 1) compromise and control; 2) buy out and create a buffer; or 3) close the airport.
Mr. Dolan noted that the three areas of concern of the F.A.R. Part 150 Noise Study are jets,
helicopters, and light aircraft.
He said the primary flow of heavy aircraft to Paine Field is from the north taking off to the
south. Mr. Dolan referred to a vicinity map of Everett, Mukilteo, Lynnwood and Edmonds. He said
approximately 90% of heavy aircraft takes off to the south. Procedure dictates that aircraft on
a runway due south must reach an assigned altitude of approximately 3,000 feet above sea level
and then turn to an assigned heading to the west. The aircraft then tends to spread that over-
flight in an area near Lynnwood.
There are limitations on take off patterns because of a terminal control area at approximately
the King County line for Sea-Tac. It is a very high -density corridor for aircraft going into Sea-
Tac. There is a need to separate aircraft taking off from Paine Field from that traffic. Cur-
rently, the traffic is concentrated in an area just north of Lynnwood.
The F.A.A. requires, with aircraft in the same speed, three miles of horizontal separation or
1,000 feet of vertical separation. With those parameters, the steering committee is analyzing
the options for noise impact. One option is to increase the occasional flights over Meadowdale,
and the concentration of flight patterns will be spread out north and south of Lynnwood.
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The primary source of those jet flights are Boeing test flights. There is a company in the Field
which does modifications. They average four to five flights per day. It is expected to increase
to approximately ten per day in the year 2,000.
Mr. Dolan said many people fear that Paine Field will transform itself to a major air field such
as Sea-Tac in the future. It was projected in 1960 that by the year 1985 the Puget Sound area
would be creating 50,000,000 plane passengers a year. However, last year Sea-Tac had approximate-
ly 11,500,000. Because Sea-Tac was recognized as not having the capacity nor expansion capabili-
ties to accommodate 50,000,000 passengers, Paine Field, McChord Air Force Base, and another on
the Kitsap Peninsula were taken into consideration. However, the viability of Paine Field becom-
ing an air carrier airport is remote. But the underlying fear from many of the residents sur-
rounding the airport is that their property values will decrease with increased flights from an
air carrier airport.
Mr. Dolan noted that a more technical and in-depth briefi.ng, which is open to the public, is
scheduled tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. at the new aviation maintenance technician school at Everett
Community College at Paine Field.
Councilmember Nordquist inquired about the new runway. Mr. Dolan indicated its location on the
map, noting that the runway is 3,000 feet long.
Councilmember Jaech inquired if small aircraft obstructs flight patterns of heavier aircraft.
Mr. Dolan said that Paine Field has an air traffic control tower which coordinates all flight
activity within a five mile radius of the airport. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the tower is
staffed most of the time. Mr. Dolan said it is staffed from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m and will be expanded
as needed. Mr. Stay added that there is a voluntary moratorium on night flying.
Councilmember Kasper asked Mr. Dolan what his affiliation is with the airport. Mr. Dolan said he
is the Airport Aviation Supervisor working under the airport manager.
Councilmember Hall asked how many planes are diverted to Paine Field from Sea-Tac due to adverse
weather conditions. Mr. Dolan said approximately thirty such aircraft landed at Paine Field last
year.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF MALT LIQUOR BY
THE KEG
Police Chief Dan Prinz reported that a similar ordinance has been passed by Snohomish County and
surrounding cities. He said a definition section has .been added, and the penalty has been
changed to a maximum fine of $5,000.
Councilmember Hall noted that the City received a letter from County Councilman Bruce Agnew in
support of the ordinance.
COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2567. MOTION
CARRIED.
Councilmember Kasper commented that this issue closely parallels areas of the Liquor Control
Board.
COUNCIL REVIEW OF PROPOSALS FOR FUNDING 7TH AVE. IMPROVEMENTS
City Engineer Bob Alberts gave background information. He said Staff is recommending funding
sources as follows: Fund 112. Using this fund would require deferring budgeted street projects,
modification of the Six Year Street Program, State approval, and installation of curb and gutters
on the east side; Fund 119, which can, be used to construct a street to the City's own standards;
or the General fund. This fund is generally not used for street improvements.
Councilmember Kasper asked City Attorney Scott Snyder how to proceed in reconsideration matters.
Mr. Snyder said a member of the prevailing side has the option of making a motion for reconsidera-
tion which may be seconded by any one of the Councilrnembers. Councilmember Kasper inquired wheth-
er a motion was in order before further discussion took place. Mr. Snyder said the Council is
free to discuss any matter at a regularly scheduled meeting. But from a parliamentary view, it
would be proper to get .something on the table.
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Councilmember Wilson inquired if Figure 7 straightens the road. Mr. Alberts said the proposal
lessens the severity of the abruptness of the jog. Figure 6 is the proposal which straightens
the road.
COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO CHANGE THE PLANNING CONFIGURATION
6 TO A PLAN WHICH WILL GRAVEL THE WEST SIDE OF THE STREET, STRAIGHTEN THE ROAD, AND INSTALL SPEED
HUMPS AND SIGNAGE.
Community Services Director Peter Hahn noted that Figure 7 closely accommodates the motion.
Councilmember Jaech said she would vote against the motion because it is a band -aid solution to
the problem. She said if the City cannot afford to reconstruct the road properly at this time,
it should remain closed until such time that it is affordable. Councilmember Ostrom concurred.
Councilmember Kasper disagreed. He said that the property was purchased by the owners in its
present condition, and adequate precautions can be taken by installing reflectorized buttons and
speed humps. Councilmember Jaech clarified that homeowners on the street from Dudeck north pur-
chased their homes when the street was closed.
A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. THE MOTION FAILED WITH COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, AND
COUNCILMEMBER WILSON IN FAVOR AND COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, COUNCILMEMBER
JAECH, AND COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM OPPOSED.
Councilmember Hall inquired what the Council's recommendation was for funding.
Councilmember Dwyer said he concurred with Councilmember Jaech in that the street should remain
closed until such time that a funding source is available to appropriately solve the problem.
Councilmember Hall said she voted in favor of the motion because it acts as a compromise and
provides some relief.
Councilmember Nordquist said the proposal should go through the normal budgetary process this
Fall.
Councilmember Jaech inquired if Staff would follow through with State funding through the Six
Year Street Program if the street remains closed in the interim. Mr. Alberts replied affirma-
tively. He reminded the Council that the deadline to present the program to the Council for next
year is June 17, 1986.
COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO AWAIT INFORMATION FROM STAFF
REGARDING STATE APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PROSPECTUS OF THIS STREET DESIGN ON 7TH AVENUE. A ROLL
CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBFR KASPER AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON OPPOSED.
Councilmember Wilson asked how long it will take to receive information from the State. Mr.
Alberts replied only a couple of weeks.
Mr. Hahn said the plan will be submitted in July for review, and Staff will not know until August
if it qualifies under the Program. The project will not be complete until 1987. Because of
State standards, Mr. Hahn emphasized that there may be additional costs.
Councilmember Wilson asked what a ball park figure would be for the project. Mr. Alberts estimat-
ed it would cost approximately $25,000..
DISCUSSION OF WELLNESS PROGRAM
Personnel Manager Pat LeMay gave background information. He said Staff is recommending that the
Council approve a more modest and limited wellness program than that suggested by AWC.
Councilmember Kasper inquired when the wellness program was implemented. Mr. LeMay said the high
blood pressure testinghas been conducted in the Fire Department for several years. Mr. Kasper
inquired if a wellness program was rejected a few years ago. Mr. LeMay replied affirmatively.
Councilmember Kasper asked if the Council has ever approved a wellness program. Mr. LeMay said
they have not, to his knowledge. Councilmember Kasper inquired if use of the Anderson Center by
employees has been approved on a no -cost basis. Mr. LeMay said the Mayor has provided for limit-
ed usage by Staff.
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COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT OF THE
WELLNESS PROGRAI4 FROM THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AND SUGGEST TO THE MAYOR THAT A LIMITED
WELLNESS PROGRAM BE IMPLEMENTED.
Councilmember Kasper inquired if it is necessary to approve what the Mayor has already implement-
ed. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST AMENDED THE MOTION TO READ "ENCOURAGE" RATHER THAN "SUGGEST". THE
SECONDER AGREED. Councilmember Nordquist said the matter is strictly administrative, and the
Council is not approving anything.
City Attorney Scott Snyder said as long as funds utilized are within proper budget categories,
the Mayor generally has a great deal of discretion in the application of those funds as far as
supervision and benefits of employees is concerned. He noted that he was unsure of how fees for
the Anderson Center have been established. Administrative Services Director Art Housler said
fees were approved by the Council for the Anderson Center at the time it was acquired. Mr. Sny-
der recommended that a revised fee schedule be presented to the Council which provides for the
exemption of employees.
MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO REQUEST THE MAYOR TO PROVIDE
THE COUNCIL WITH A REVISED FEE SCHEDULE REGARDING THE WELLNESS PROGRAM. Councilmember Y.asper
recommended that the cost of waiving the fees should be included in the schedule. COUNCILMEMBER
NORDQUIST SAID HE WOULD INCLUDE THAT AS PART OF HIS MOTION. '[HE SECONDER AGREED. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Housler clarified that the fee schedule would include fee schedules which would be chargeable
to employees for use of the gymnasium or weight room.
EMPLOYEE RECLASSIFICATION REQUESI
Personnel Director Pat LeMay said the Mayor and Management Team approved the request to upgrade
the Administrative Supervisor position in the Police Department from an NE-9 to E-2 level. The
memo from Chief Prinz states that the upgrade is consistent with the upgrade of the Administra-
tive Supervisor in Community Services and the two jobs are very similar.
Councilmember Nordquist inquired why this request was not presented to the Council with the Re-
classification Study. Mr. LeMay said that the Classification Study which was adopted by the
Council in January indicates that new requests can be submitted to the Council on a quarterly
basis.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, 10 DENY THE EMPLOYEE RECLASSIFI-
CATION REQUEST AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMFMBER DWYER OPPOSED.
Councilmember Jaech inquired why reclassification requests could not be reviewed on an annual
basis in preparation for the budget. Mr. LeMay said they can be reviewed annually, but the in-
tent of the Mayor was to review requests quarterly rather than on an annual basis.
Police Chief Prinz said he submitted the request on the basis that the Council had agreed to
review requests on a quarterly basis. He said he requested that the Administrative Supervisor's
position be reevaluated last quarter but the paperwork was not ready so the Mayor recommended
that the request be submitted to the Council during the second quarter.
Administrative Services Director Art Housler recommended that this request be brought before the
Council next week with more justification and explanation when the Mayor presents the other re-
classifications. Councilmember Hall said the Council has spoken.
COUNCILMEMBER. DWYER MOVED TO PLACE THIS I1EM ON TIIE MAY 20TH AGENDA FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
Councilmember Hall noted that the Chair ruled that the motion is out of order. Councilmember
Dwyer requested to appeal the ruling of the Chair to the full body. The Chair inquired if the
Council deemed the motion by Councilmember Dwyer as appropriate. Councilmember Jaech inquired if
the Council President is required to make a motion to be seconded by another Councilmember as to
procedure. City Attorney Scott Snyder noted that it is just a matter of framing the issue as
Council President Hall did for. the vote of the Council and no second is required. Councilmember
Ostrom questioned if a yes vote would indicate opposition or favorism to the motion. Mr. Sny-
der stated that a yes vote would be in favor of the motion.
*THE MOTION FAILED WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER IN FAVOR.
*See minutes of May 20, 1986 Eā¢DMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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REQUEST FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT STAFFING: DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Community Services Director Peter Hahn gave background information. Mr. Hahn said at the present
time, these functions are performed when personnel are available as opposed to performing them
with concentrated effort. The emphasis of the position is to strengthen the ability of Staff I,o
respond to all inquiries from citizens and Councilmembers or any other source when they are re-
ceived.
Mr. Hahn said the position is comparable to an inspector position at an NE-10 level, although it
is still subject to a factor analysis by the Personnel Manager. The budgetary impact will be
$13,800 if this position if filled midyear and $27,670 annually.
Councilmember Nordquist said he felt as though Staff is ready to hire someone even though the jot)
description was not completed. Mr. Hahn said the full description of the job was not completed
because Staff wanted some indication of Council support first.
Councilmember Nordquist noted that immediate action was requester) by the Council. Mr. Hahn said
immediate action would include approval of the responsibilities of the position, preparation of a
full personnel request form, and full description and full factor analysis by the Personnel Manag-
er.
Councilmember Kasper inquired if the Code Enforcement personnel would perform field inspections
as the building inspector does. Mr. Hahn replied negatively. He said field inspections will be
performed but will be unrelated to the building inspections. tie said it is hopeful that the
person hired will be able to circumvent problems before they arise and mediate conflicts.
Councilmember Jaech said she would not approve the position because it was her understanding that
the position would be clerical and not an inspector, and she would not approve of any additions
in the department until existing Staff "stays at home and does their work".
Councilmember Ostrom referred to a report which was provided to the Council at the Retreat. He
noted that the profile does not indicate that job activity within the City has increased in the
last ten years. He noted that there were ninety-seven variances in 1978 as opposed to 31 varianc-
es in 1985. He recommended that the request be presented during budget discussions.
.Mr. Hahn distributed the Building Division status sheet for the end of April and year-to-date,
which indicated dramatic rises in volume.
Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block noted that a change occurred when the new code was adopt-
ed, and some variances which were handled under the old code are now being handled by setback
adjustments and other approvals. She said that the complexity and the number of codes that are
required to be enforced continually increases. Mr. Hahn added that there is very little time for
Staff to perform code enforcement requests because of their regular workload and time restric-
tions. He said the code enforcement position could be a temporary position that is evaluated
after one year.
Councilmember Wilson inquired how the position would be funded. Mr. Hahn referred to the hand-
out, noting there is an increase of $12,000 in fees -year-to-date in the Building Division.
COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO INSTRUCT COMMUNITY SERVICES
DIRECTOR PETER HAHN TO REFINE THE REQUEST FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT STAFFING AND PRESENT IT TO THE
COUNCIL ON JUNE 3. Councilmember Hall noted that the June 3 agenda is full but June 10 is avail-
able. MR. WILSON AMENDED THE MOTION FOR JUNE 10. THE SECONDER AGREED. MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION ON NEED FOR PROPERTY MANAGER/RISK MAI4AGER POSITION
Councilmember Hall stated that a Property Manager/Risk Manager may prove to be an invaluable
position, and the City should seriously consider this position during the budget process.
Councilmember Wilson inquired if any data has been compiled regarding the Risk Manager Program in
other cities. Administrative Services Director Art Housler said the bigger cities.do endorse the
program, but he knows of fifty cities that have joined a risk manager pool to accommodate the
cities' needs. Councilmember Wilson noted that he had suggested at the Retreat that this posi-
tion be a part-time position staffed by an elderly person in the community.
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MAYOR
Council President Hall noted that the Council was provided with department goals for budgetary
purposes and others.
Council President Hall announced that the Association of Snohomish County Cities and Towns will
meet on May 22nd at the Mukilteo Chop & Oyster House. Sue Gould of the County Charter. Review
Committee and Matt Dillon, the PUD County Commissioner, will be the speakers.
She noted that the household disposal waste site will be at Fire District C headquarters on 13th
Avenue West on Saturday, May 17.
Council President Hall announced on May 19 there will be a broadcast of an educational t.v. pro-
gram from Underwater Park to classrooms across the country. A classroom in Michigan will have a
two-way radio link with divers which will enable them to communicate with the divers underwater.
A boat will be anchored on the south edge of the park on Sunday and Monday.
The Hubbard Trust, is funding the paving of the road at the cemetery and will be completed tomor-
row.
Council President Hall announced that the minutes of the Retreat will be completed within a week,
hopefully, and any action required will be scheduled as an agenda item.
She noted that 'the Council was provided with a letter regarding Item (L) on the Consent Agenda.
The Mayor, she said, will discuss this issue with Staff tomorrow.
Council President Hall set July 8 as a meeting date with the Planning Board and City Council.
Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block said the hearing scheduled on May 20th on the Appeal of
the Hearing Examiner Decision Denying the Appeal of the Staff Determination on the Environmental
SEPA Determination for the Proposed 48 Unit Motel on Highway 99 should be rescheduled to June 17
in order to insure that adequate notice is sent. Notification was sent to addresses within 80'
of the site but for SEPA items the requirement is.300'.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO RESCHEDULE THE HEARING APPEAL
TO JUNE 17. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL
Councilmember Ostrom said he received a complaint today that a citizen went to a hearing and
found it had been cancelled due to lack of proper notification. Councilmember Hall recommended
that more signage is placed outside the meeting room when a meeting is cancelled. Community
Services Director Peter Hahn said the lack of property notification was due to Staff error plus
the fact that the radius has been increased for notification from 80' to 300' under the new SEPA
guidelines. Ms. Block noted that this is just one example of the increased complexity that Staff
deals with.
Councilmember Nordquist inquired if June 17 would be a satisfactory date for Mae Schoenrock to
make a presentation to the Council regarding library annexation. The Council concurred.
Councilmember Nordquist noted that the Council used to review warrants and bills of the City.
This responsibility was delegated to Administrative Services Director Art Housler. Councilmember.
Nordquist recommended that the Council reactivate a committee to assist Mr. Housler. He inquired
if a motion was necessary. City Attorney Scott Snyder sai.d that action is a prerogative of the
Council and no motion is necessary. He.recommended that some formal action be taken if the Coun
cil intended to adopt the commiittee as a standing committee.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, THAT REVIEWING THE WARRANTS AND
BILLS OF THE CITY BECOME ONE OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE. MOTION
CARRIED.
Councilmember Nordquist referred to the Landscape Architect contract. The contract specifies
that notification must be given by June 30th but the contract will ,be reviewed on June 3rd. Mr.
Hahn said the expiration date is June llth so the terms of the contract will be met.
Councilmember Nordquist said he hoped Council President Hall's modus operandi is adopted by the
Mayor, since it appeared that the meeting would adjourn close to 9:1.5 p.m.
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Councilmember Jaech inquired why a rate increase. has not been imposed for the cottage at Hutt
Park. Mr. Hahn said notification has been sent that a rate increase will commence in July. City
Attorney Scott Snyder said under the Laiidlord/Tenant Act a full term plus thirty days is required
so the increase cannot go into effect until July.
Councilmember Jaech thanked the Staff for providing her with a copy of the Comprehensive Policy
Plan Map. She noted that agenda items for the Planning Board meeting tomorrow evening include
discussions regarding the map and regulations concerning sandwich board and trailer signs. She
inquired why these items are just now appearing on the agenda since they have been of concern for
a period of time. Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block said the board and trailer signs are
unenforceable because Staff is unable to monitor signs that are allowed for seven out of thirty
days. Councilmember Jaech inquired if there is a proposal before the Planning Board which encom-
passes better enforcement. Ms. Block replied affirmatively. Councilmember Jaech inquired what
the zoning code amendments are that the Board .rill be reviewing. Ms. Block said there are a
number of things which will be reviewed for clarification and interpretation purposes.
Councilmember Jaech inquired if there are one or two islands on SR 104 from Olympic Properties to
Safeway. Mr. Hahn said there are two narrow islands. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the Coun-
cil approved of allowing the State to .blacktop the two narrow islands in view of the fact that
the City does not have funds available to install plantings. Councilmember Ostrom inquired how
much it would cost to astroturf the islands. Mr. Hahn said a recommendation was made.to install
red cinders. He said the issue is not only aesthethics, but in the winter time water seepage
coats the driving surface and creates a hazard. Decorative pavers will cost approximately
$16,200 for 54 square feet. Councilmember Hall recommended to put a moratorium on blacktopping
until the Staff presents Council with information and the issue is discussed as an agenda item.
Councilmember Jaech inquired if the sea lion/skin diver dilemma was resolved. Fire Chief Jack
Weinz replied affirmatively.
The meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
JAC UELINE a. PARRETT, City Clerk LARRY 51. NAfITEN, Mayor
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