02/28/1995 City CouncilApproved City Council Minutes
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28,1995
The Edmonds City Council meeting 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 the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Laura Hall, Mayor
Tom Petruzzi, Council President
Barbara Fahey, Councilmember
William J. Kasper, Councilmember
Michael Hall, Councilmember
Dave Earling, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Roger L. Myers
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Tom Miller, Police Chief
Mike Springer, Fire Chief
Jim Walker, Acting City Engineer
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks & Recreation Manager
Jeff Wilson, Planning Supervisor
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Rhonda March, City Clerk
Christine Laws, Recorder
Council President Tom Petruzzi pulled Consent Agenda Item C and reassigned it as Agenda Item 8A for
approximately 3 minutes. He added a 15 minute executive session on legal matters as Agenda Item 11.
COUNCILMEMBER DAVE EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOM
PETRUZZI, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Council President Petruzzi pulled; Items B and E. Councihmember Dave Earling pulled Item F, Councilmember
John Nordquist pulled Item I, and Councilmember Bill Kasper pulled Item H.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOM PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BARBARA FAHEY, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED. The agenda items passed are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM JOYCE S. CARTER
(AMT. UNKNOWN)
(G) ORDINANCE 3011 ADOPTING PUBLIC RECORDS ACCESS PROCEDURES
Council President Tom Petruzzi pulled Item B because of a memo received from City Clerk Rhonda March
indicating the need for a correction.
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOM PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCH.MEMBER ROGER
MYERS, TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 21, 1995 MINUTES AS CORRECTED. MOTION
CARRIED. The agenda items passed is as follows:
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21,1995
Council President Petruzzi pulled Item E because he wished to vote against the measure for the reasons presented
at the original hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER BARBARA FAHEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JOHN
NORDQUIST, FOR PASSAGE OF ITEM E. COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOM PETRUZZI AND
COUNCILMEMBER JOHN NORDQUIST VOTED NO. COUNCILMEMBER ROGER MYERS
ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. The agenda item passed is as follows:
(E) ORDINANCE 3009 AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO REDUCE THE
.1r REQUIRED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF PUGET WAY, EAST OF NINTH AVENUE NORTH,
FROM 50 FEET TO 45 FEET (from hearing of January 17, 1995 / Applicant: Edmonds
�Q Building Company / File No. ST-94-102
v Councilmember Dave Earlmg pulled Item F because he wished to abstain from the vote as he was not in
attendance at the hearing.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOM PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BARBARA FAHEY, FOR PASSAGE OF ITEM F. COUNCILMEMBER DAVE EARLING
ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. The agenda item passed is as follows:
W, /tt
Councilmember Bill Kasper pulled Item H because he wished to vote against the item.
(F) ORDINANCE 3010 AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO REDUCE THE
REQUIRED RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTH ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 8104 242ND ST. SW, FROM 60 FEES' TO 50 FEET (from Hearing of February 7, 1995
/ Applicant: Bob Koo / File No. ST-94-118)
COUNCILMEMBER BARBARA FAHEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JOHN
NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE ITEM H. COUNCILMEMBER BILL KASPER VOTED NO.
MOTION CARRIED. The agenda items passed is as follows:
(H) RESOLUTION 812 ADOPTING INTERIM FEE SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC RECORDS
Councilmember John Nordquist pulled Item I because he wished clarification. He asked Jim Walker, Acting City
Engineer, about the philosophy on two year bidding and was told that this was the way it had traditionally been
done at the plant. However, the contract was written so we could purchase for more than one year if we elected
to. Councilmember Nordquist asked if there was an escape after one year in case a better price could be found.
He was advised there was not. There were three options: one year, two years, and three years (at an extremely
high price). It was clarified this was chlorine for the treatment plant, pool, water supply system, and as done in
the past, the Lynnwood Treatment Plant and Alderwood Water. Councilmember Nordquist asked if this was in
the 1996 budget already, and it was determined this is an anticipated expense.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BARBARA FAHEY, FOR PASSAGE OF ITEM L MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The
agenda item passed is as follows:
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(1) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED FEBRUARY 21, 1995 FOR PURCHASE OF CHLORINE
SUPPLY AND AWARD TO JONES CHEMICALS ($23,775)
3. DISCUSSION WITH CONSULTANT ON FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR LOCATING AOUATIC
CENTER
Arvilla. Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager, provided a brief introduction to keep an open dialog with Council
as this project progresses. The consultants will be working on a timely manner, looking for the end of March to
be able to come back with a report. There is a public meeting called a Pool Design Exercise has been scheduled
for March 13 where the community is invited to come and look at the plan and provide input. She turned the
discussion over to consultants Leroy Charl Coral DeWilliam and Jerry Draggoo.
Jerry Draggoo reiterated that their task was to study the feasibility of an indoor pool, look at alternative sites,
develop a design program that identifies the kind of facilities and activities that go into an indoor facility, forecast
operating impacts, and also development of costs.
Mr. Draggoo asked for guidelines and Council help in the area of operating impacts. He asked how much
Council was willing to subsidize the facility. That subsidy could be from nothing to $100,000 each year,
depending upon the kind of facility is put in and the way it is managed. He inquired further how big this facility
should become. It could be something simple such as a pool itself which would cost in the $2,000,000 range. If
the Lynnwood pool were to be built today, it would probably run about $4,000,000.
Councilmember Earling asked at what stage the consultants were now and whether there had been preliminary
discussions. Mr. Draggoo advised that they had a meeting today with the School District and the Hospital. One
of the sites is on school property, so it was discussed how an aquatic facility and a school could function together.
The Hospital was included to see if there is activity facilities that they could provide in the aquatic center that
they could use such as warm water pool or therapy room and things of that nature. Conceptually, there is
interested in sharing and joint venturing in those kinds of facilities. Mr. Draggoo stressed the fact they were just
getting started and the time is right for Council to become involved.
Councilmember Earling expressed his interest in seeing what it would cost to construct a 50-meter pool and using
that as a high baseline for the project. The nearest pools this size are in Kamiak School District, South Kitsap,
Coleman (which is an outdoor pool), and the King County Aquatic Center. Ms. Ohlde indicated that one of the
questions they had just addressed at the advisory group was looking at something different and unique that could
provide a draw. A 50-meter pool could be that something different, with users coming who want that swim.
Councilmember Earling also brought up the issue of the necessity for flexibility. Ms. Ohlde discussed some of
the different amenity options being considered, including a wane water or therapy pool, infant swimming, lap
swimming, and a deep water diving tank. She also discussed the idea of possible health insurance advantages.
Health insurance is beginning to look at wellness, and may provide incentives to staying well.
Councilmember Fahey asked for site clarification. Mr. Draggoo indicated they were presently looking at four
sites: Civil Center playfields, Francis Anderson Center, the high school site, and Yost. A particular site
recommendation and projected revenues will be provided to Council.
Councilmember Kasper asked if there were plans for meetings with the neighborhoods regarding parking and
congestion. Possible ways of providing the four different neighborhoods as select group invitations. Mr.
Draggoo assured that they will look at neighborhood characteristics and potential neighborhood impacts so those
issues will be taken into account.
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Councilmember Fahey believes revenue generation to be a big factor in this entire project. She asked if other
types of facilities would accompany a pool. Mr. Draggoo responded that they are looking at including such non -
aquatic things as racquetball courts, weight rooms, exercise rooms which generate revenue and make the financial
picture look better. The school district has reserved 26,000 square feet of space for the project. Discussion was
held as to what types of facilities would fit into that space and various parking options being considered. Ms.
Ohlde reiterated that the Council is the lead on the project, working in partnership with the school district. She
also said that timing is essential for the school district.
Councilmember Myers interjected that he is familiar with the Lynnwood pool and asked its size for use as a frame
of reference. Leroy Charf was the architect on the Lynnwood pool. When the pool was built it was 18,700
square foot facility, but it has been added onto three times to add those revenue -producing things that have been
discussed. He believes the square footage today to be something over 24,000. Since original constructions, they
have added over $1 million to that facility.
Mr. Charf was unable to advise Councilmember Hall whether the Lynnwood pool was self-sufficient. The
information has been requested but not yet received. Brief discussion followed on the feasibility of a sliding gym
floor over the top of the pool.
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4. PRESENTATION BY MOUNTLAKE TERRACE LAKE BALLINGER WATER SKIING EVENT
Police Chief Tom Miller gave a brief background of the subject. He, Mayor Hall, Fire Department staff and
various members of the police department have met with Mountlake Terrace city officials and discuss the
planning of this event and its impacts. Chief Miller is satisfied that this will attract very few undesirables to this
event and have minimum impact on the people who live in that particular area. He believes the event will have a
positive impact on the business community in the Edmonds/Lake Ballinger area. He believes the sponsors are
willing to take appropriate steps to mitigate traffic and other problems that may result from this event in terms of
staffing and their willingness to pay those costs.
Chief Miller then introduced Mike Granston, President of Washington Water Sports, and Mike Koenig, also of
Washington Water Sports. Mr. Granston reported that this turnkey project is still in the conceptual stage. There
is acceptance from the Nile and the City of Mountlake Terrace, but there is still a lot of work and planning to do.
He called attention to the handouts that had been provided to Council. He believes they do a fairly complete job
of covering all known concerns. A video could be presented to Council if it so desires.
As a resident of the area, Councilmember Nordquist expressed the concerns of the citizens on his side of the lake.
He asked if they had checked with the Department of Fisheries concerning the beaver in the lake. He also
expressed concern over the deadheads that may be a problem on the race courses. Mr. Granston explained the
type of boats that would be utilized and the depth requirements for them. Councilmember Nordquist asked if the
lake would be skimmed on completion of the event. Mr. Granston discussed with Council various of the
environmental safety precautions being contemplated. Preparations for life safety support were then addressed.
Council President Petruzzi was told insurance for the event provides loss payable coverage for Mountlake
Terrace and up to ten additional insureds. The $1 million figure was required by the promoters. Council
President Petruzzi asked if it were possible to get a letter from them explaining that that is a standard. He
expressed concern based on a $15.6 million claim agreed to today on an e-coli issue. Mr. Granston will follow up
to see how the figure was determined. Council President Petruzzi feels Edmonds should be a listed loss payee on
the policy.
Councilmember Earling initiated discussion with regard to attendance and the parking issue. Present plans were
reviewed and possible problem areas identified. It is estimated 8-10,000 people over two days may attend.
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Councilmember Myers brought up the subject of the schedule and asked how Mountlake Terrace was decided
upon. It was believed to be because of the water and the fact that a large number of manufacturers are here.
Dan Scarletti, Mountlake Terrace Parks Manager, indicated he was present primarily to support the program.
He advised the program had been submitted to the Recreation and Park Commission which approved their plan,
and to the City Council who have approved it tentatively to date.
Councilmember Fahey asked for details on the event and on the flow of people. She pointed out that the meeting
was being televised, and the viewers did not have the opportunity to see Council packets. Discussion was held for
the viewing audience of various aspects of the program as outlined in the packet. There will be paid admission,
no food is allowed, and no alcohol is allowed. There will be beer tents that are controlled.
Councilmember Hall expressed his satisfaction that everything seems to be on track and his excitement about the
economic development and tourism opportunities. He wondered if the promoter provided an opportunity for
publicity for tourism in which Edmonds might become involved. In short, he wondered if it possible the City
could get a piece of the action. Discussion followed with regard to various marketing strategies in place and
being considered.
Councihnember Myers was advised that there has not yet been a decision as to whether there will be
remuneration for the use of Lake Ballinger. The only remuneration addressed to date is the site location at the
Nile. Mr. Granston believed a lot of the remuneration comes in the form of publicity through venues such as
"Hot Summer Nights" on ESPN. .
Councihnember Kasper asked about any discussions with the DOT regarding the interchange work being
performed and who would be policing the event. Washington Water Sports has indicated a willingness to pay
overtime for police officer assistance.
5. REPORT ON THE GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
JANUARY 31,1995
Administrative Services Director Art Housler utilized the overhead to clarify his explanation of the charts and
exhibits contained in the packet. He reported that revenues are short by $17,138. The shortfall is thought to
primarily deal with retail sales tax. He gave the Council and overview of the sales tax issue. Expenditures are
shown to be on target because of the delay in determining the exact target amount for each month. Comparisons
were made to 1994. Mr. Housler then discussed some of the different departments in terms of expenditures and
the reasons they show the way they do.
Council President Petruzzi requested Mr. Housler include a footnote on that attachment which shows what
contingencies are already allocated out of thatfund
6. UPDATE BY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PAUL MAR REGARDING
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND FUNDING FOR THE MULTIMODAL PROJECT
VII
Community Services Director Paul Mar called Council attention to his monthly update report, an agenda and list
of attendees who were present at a meeting in Olympia last Wednesday, and the minutes of the last joint
Woodway Town Council/Planning Commission meeting of January 18, all of which are contained in Council
packets.
Mr. Mar announced that the ferry run had restarted today. He reported on the "I Survived the Footferry" party
held at the Port of Edmonds. Paul Green, head of Washington State Ferries, Mayor Laura Hall, City
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Councilmember Dave Earling, Ray Lloyd for Community Transit and Bill Toskey for the Port of Edmonds were
some of the speakers. Everyone felt good about what was accomplished. Construction will be continuing, but
ferry traffic will be as normal.
Mayor Hall added comment on the meeting in Olympia. She thanked Ed Aliverd for putting the meeting together
so quickly. She reported very good feedback.
Council President Petruzzi initiated dialogue on Agenda Memo Exhibit 1 which relates to CT being the grantee
agency for the recently awarded $400,000 FTA Section 3 funds, with the City being a subgrantee. Mr. Mar
advised that CT has been a grantee before where the City of Edmonds has not. The paper trail for the City to get
the money is a long process. Since this is a joint venture with Community Transit and Washington DOT, and
since both have received Section 3 money before, it was suggested that CT is the appropriate grantee.
Councilmember Nordquist started conversation concerning the superferries just coming out of construction. Mr.
Mar's understanding is that the new ferries under construction now and expected to come on line in 1998-99
would operate out of Seattle and go to Winslow and Bremerton. The ferries currently operating there would
move to the Edmonds route.
Councilmember Kasper asked when oversight committee minutes would be received. It was hoped they could get
out in the next two to three weeks.
7. UPDATE ON GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT PLANNING AND REGIONAL ACTIONS
P Rob Chave, Planning Manager, reported he would bring Council up to date on this project in preparation for
Council's review of the Comprehensive Plan in March. Utilizing the overhead, he discussed in some detail the
(� items attached to his Agenda Memorandum. One of these items was population growth. Growth forecasts do not
1 take future annexations into account. He called attention to the exhibit on what is termed the regional centers
alternative which is the traditional concentrated growth in the urban areas while trying to hold down some of the
rural population increase. The diversified centers alternative is a variation on that. Snohomish County has
decided to follow and is planning the diversified centers approach rather than the regional centers alternative. He
expounded on the alternatives. He stated that the City of Edmonds will not be changing its projection of about
6,000 over the period.
There is a reconciliation process the County has adopted. After all the various cities complete their plans for the
planning period, they will get together again, compare the adopted plan targets to what the County has agreed to.
It is a collaborative process. It is not anticipated to be a problem.
Councilmember Fahey brought up the question of how family units were calculated and whether children were
included in the population figures. Mr. Chave explained the process. Responding to Councilmember Kasper, he
further discussed the matter of which census is used in their calculations. During the discussion of the 6,000
person projected increase, City Clerk Rhonda March advised that Edmonds' population in April 1994 was
31,100. Councilmember Kasper was assured by Mr. Chave that the City could write the 6,000 figure into its
plan.
Councilmember Myers asked for clarification of the difference between the regional center and the diversified
center. Mr. Chave said they tried to come up with descriptive, short terms that fit within each of those
alternatives. In the regional centers there is a lot more concentration of growth into specific urban areas, such as
Edmonds and Lynnwood. Diversified centers conceptually try to shift some of the growth and density away from
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southwest county and into some of the more rural cities. Mr. Chave went on to discuss the density comparisons
shown on Agenda Memo Exhibit 2. He talked about reasons for some of the differences.
Councilmember Earling recalled that Mountlake Terrace had a higher population per acre than Edmonds. He
asked for verification which Mr. Chave could not readily provide. Councilmember Earling asked if that could
be verified
Council President began discussion on Table 1 (Comparison of Land Use Concepts). Mr. Chave clarified that
"existing trends" is extremely similar to "designed infill". Designed infill is trying to follow the activity center
approach which is the hospital area, downtown, Highway 99. It tries to do a little more for targeting particular
kinds of development in those areas. The key factor is mixed used. Under existing trends there is not a focus on
mixed use in the Highway 99, hospital area. 'Expanded capacity" is a comparison — what if we streamlined our
regulations to allow maximum development in every zone that the city has.
Table 2 (Edmonds 20-Year Projections) takes the designed infill and relates that to the projections just discussed.
Under designed infill, Edmonds has a total infill of about 39,529 total population. After the 20 year period, if the
projections are accurate, Edmonds will be pretty much maxed out. After the development of a 20-year plan, it
needs to be updated. The population targets will change, the urban growth area boundaries will change. Table 2
attempts to provide a feel for what may happen beyond the 20 year period. He warned of a market cap.
The employment issue was then discussed. The capacity for economic or employment growth is much greater
than it is for population growth. Mr. Chave then called Council attention to Exhibit 1 which contains summary
update material on what the Regional Council is doing. They have to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan as
part of that, as well as updating the Vision 2020
Regional Growth Plan. Both are going in tandem and appear to be consistent with what Edmonds is doing.
Mr. Chave reported that key date coming up is at the end of April when the General Assembly for the Region is
scheduled to act on the updated transportation plan and the Vision 2020 update.
Councilmember Earling asked Mr. Chave to see where, under the GALA, the capital facilities projects and
the Capital Improvement Plan for 1995 are He asked Mr. Chave to provide the information in the ne d
week or so. He stressed that we need to make sure the facilities are on the list that we are concerned about,
and that it goes through the Planning Board, etc Mr. Chave advised that the Planning Board should be taking
action next Wednesday on the capital facilities element on which they have been working. Council President
Petruzzi asked Mr. Chave if it were possible to get a copy of their agenda for the Finance Committee He
would like to review the capital facilities, what is going to them, and see a copy of the Capital Improvement
Plan for 1995. He was asked to do this in Council packets for next week's Council meeting. Mr. Mar
indicated those could be placed in the packets
It was determined April 4 is the date on which the Council will be asked to approve the Comprehensive Plan.
Then it would have to be codified and brought back on a Consent Agenda for final adoption.
8. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
Council President Petruzzi reported on SnoCom and Medic 7. He has been to two meetings and is getting quite
an education. SnoCom had quite a bit of discussion in the two meetings on the 800 megahertz program. The
Mayor has invited Dan Prinz to make a presentation to Council in the near future. One of the key things is that it
is picking up a lot more support from the fire districts than first anticipated. Mayor Hall came by the meeting and
brought up the issue of the leaders of the community being able to plug in on emergencies when something
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happens without having difficulty getting through. There is a system in place for the police and fire departments
but not for the community leaders.
Council President Petruzzi then reported on the EMS side. There were lengthy discussions concerning Edmonds' EMS
service versus private ambulances. Private ambulances are transporting approximately 20% of the people in Lynnwood.
These are non -emergency transports. The committee is in the process of fad gathering.
Councilmember Kasper passed.
Councilmember Myers reported that he had attended two meetings of the Port. On February 9 he met with Don
Stay and Bill Toskey in a session where they brought him up to date on all the things going on between the City
and the Port. Last night he attended a regular Port meeting. They are going to demolish one of the old buildings
which should be done by May. They are possibly moving Buds Bait Shack to a more accessible and attractive
area. The Port also reported excellent experience with the passenger ferry. The anticipated problems did not
develop, and everyone was enthusiastic about the results.
Councilmember Hail reported on the Parking Committee and the Health District. One of his subcommittees for
the Health District is the Facilities Planning Committee. They are getting together with all the other entities to
determine what to do with the assets of the Health District if it becomes dissolved. The main asset is the Rucker
Building where the Health District is housed. Councilmember Hall expressed a need for direction from the
Council on how far it wishes him as Council representative to pursue the liquidation of any of the other assets of
the Health District, including the leasehold interest and first option to purchase the new South County Building,
computers, cars, etc. Another meeting will be held tomorrow at 4:00 at the South County office in Lynnwood to
discuss some of the other issues.
Council President Petruzzi asked if the plan was to completely dismantle the Health District. Councilmember
Hall responded that the State Legislature has come down with a mandate that the governing authority of the
Health District would go to the County Councils rather than the local cities being involved in the board of
directors. Normally in an interlocal agreement there is provision for dissolution stating, for instance, that upon
dissolution the assets would go back to the founding members. This agreement with the County did not contain
that provision. They are trying to ascertain what would be fair. The idea is not to change service, just the
governing body in charge and probably the funding. Council President Petruzzi, personally, felt that
Councilmember Hall was on the right track, and he suggested he continue with an aggressive approach and
negotiate the best possible deal he can. The Health District is comprised of approximately 10-12 entities which
need to agree.
Councilmember Kasper asked Councilmember Nordquist and Mayor Hall if there had not been previous
discussion about Edmonds getting its money back if the building was sold. He suggested someone look in the
minutes to determine what was said in the discussion.
Councilmember Nordquist, as a member of the Health District, interjected that many of the assets were acquired
prior to the acquisition of the Rucker Building. The composition of the Health Board has changed on numerous
occasions because of the composition of the cities. It is a complex issue.
Councilmember Hall feels the bottom line on the committee is hammering out the percentages of what has been
put into it, so what we could get in return as far as a percentage of the fair market value of the building. The big
issue will be when we get this benefit. Something needs to be in place before any change in governing body
occurs.
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�Jf Councilmember Hall reported that on the Parking Committee, they are moving forward on some of the more long
term aspects of the problems in the city. They did get a very nice thank you letter from Earl Garrison. He lives
! m�� on Third Avenue, and he wished to thank the City for replacing the parking.
Councilmember Fahey reported on the Edmonds Visitors Bureau. Carolyn Johnson is completing all of the
arrangements for the Lady Washington to come into port again and for people to be able to avail themselves of
the opportunity to ride her. Times and dates will be announced shortly. Additionally, the Edmonds in Bloom
project has a lot of exciting aspects. It is a co -project between the Edmonds Visitors Bureau and the Cultural
Arts groups. It will be the kick-off event for the new Cultural Arts Plan. It will encourage neighborhoods and
businesses to do everything they can to spruce up the areas around their facilities. There will also be a
competition factor to it. Councilmember Fahey complimented Carolyn and Josephine Fye for all of the work they
have done. The other thing thoroughly discussed was whether or not to continue to work in conjunction with the
Chamber of Commerce in selling memberships. With the Chamber going to a full-time executive staff person, it
may be one of their areas of responsibility to sell memberships in the Chamber. That will not necessarily flow
over into members of the Edmonds Visitors Bureau. Council Petruzzi applauded Warren Peterson on his efforts
which he feels led to the success of the program.
Councilmember Fahey reported further on her work with the Cascade Board Cultural Arts Stadium and
Convention District. At this months meeting they rewrote the proposal to be submitted to the County in an effort
to try and access enough funding to do a feasibility study to find out what we can potentially create in South
Snohomish County. They tried to frame it in an extremely comprehensive way and not focus strictly on trying to
do something with the performing arts. They are looking at something that would encompass the possibility of
convention facilities. The final aspect was how a facility of this type would interact with transportation patterns
and existing support facilities. The Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce was the sponsoring group for
yesterday's meeting. The proposal they presented to the Cascade Board was for the Chamber of Commerce to
become the lead agency and prepare a proposal for the monies that are available. They will incorporate all of the
aspects of what the Cascade Board feels needs to be in the study. They will supply staff support, and it would be
more neutral. She favors the proposal.
Regarding the Hotel -Motel Oversight Committee. Its meeting was canceled this month. She believed it was
because several of the members are proponents of the feasibility study, and she thinks they want more time.
Councilmember Nordquist also reported on the Health District. His subcommittee is Environmental Health on
which Mountlake Terrace Mayor Roger Bergh serves as chairman. The health industry is going through a
V� change, and the Health District is going through a paradigm shift. What were once clinics are becoming more
A� educational units. This is changing the employment factor as well. The State Department of Health decided to
relinquish some of the responsibility of wells being drilled throughout the county, and that responsibility is now
being placed somewhat in the hands of the Health District. Also being considered is vactor grit. The Health
District has developed a policy and sent out a survey to all of the cities. They are still waiting for feedback. They
are also currently looking at cellular towers. He hopes that the City Council, St4 and the Mayor take it upon
themselves to set a time when outside personnel can be brought in and hold a seminar as to the whole factor of the
frequency cycle. He thinks the whole program should be reviewed. He reminded Council that TB and AIDS are
big problems in the county. There doesn't seem to be much relief in either one.
Councilmember Fahey asked why it was no longer required to have a TB test when a health card
application is submitted Councilmember Nordquist willfind out
Councilmember Earling gave a report on Community Transit. In February we have gone through an increase in
service. You should be able to see a perceptive difference in the number of buses on the road. They are
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attempting to reduce headways from 45 minutes to 30 minutes. There are also new buses on the street called low
floor buses and are much easier for ADA accessibility, and they are much more comfortable for people to ingress
and egress.
Regarding the RTA, Councilmember Earling said the to -rail demonstration which was so successful here is now
going on in Pierce County and is meeting with equal success. He went on to discuss the excursion programs
R offered. The phone number for schedule information on those is 1-800-201-4900. Councilmember Earling
further reminded everyone of the March 14 ballot on the RTA.
8A. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANT #950896 THRU #950962 FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20,
1995. AND PAYROLL WARRANTS #950573 THRU #950850 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1,
pit 1995 T IRU FEBRUARY 15,1995
Council President Petruzzi questioned the figures. He suggested it looked as though one of the summaries may
P+ have come in a little late. He verified that the numbers needed to be added together for total claims of
$42,968.56, and the payroll expenditure will be $365,691.26. Council President Petruzzi also noted that warrant
950847 in the amount of $395.47 was to the consultant that was hired that the Council did not approve. He
expressed his desire that his recommendation to pay the warrant not be considered approval in any form. If,
however, the consultant is kept for over 30 days without the Council's consent, he will not recommend future
approvals.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOM PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVE
EARLING, FOR PASSAGE OF ITEM 8A. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Hall addressed Council President Petruzzi's implication that something improper was done. The item that
had been previously turned down was a long term deal with a $20,000 price tag. She says the Mayor has the
authority to hire as was done. She said she checked with Art and every legal entity and found the Mayor is hired
to have some flexibility to run the city. This particular item had a time flame on it, the City hired the best it could
get, and the city will benefit from it.
9. MAYOR
Mayor Hall reported a change in ownership for the liquor license of Ardra's Pizza and Spaghetti House now to be
Five Corners Pizza and Pasta. That is at 8402 Bowdoin Way. As there was no dissention, she will sign and send
in the forms. The police have checked this and have no problem.
On Tuesday, February 21, D. J. Mitchell of Burlington Northern stopped in for a visit and at least temporarily
quelled the rumor that there would be a passenger train still stopping in Edmonds. That same night the Mayor
did a taped interview with Tony Collins on CNN which aired today. A lot of calls were received by City Hall.
Mayor Hall reminded Council that tomorrow is City Attorney Scott Snyder's day to argue the Oxford House case
in Washington, D.C.
Mayor Hall went on to discuss the dinner meeting after the AWC convention in Olympia at which numerous
municipalities were represented. They also went to lunch on Wednesday with the multimodal people throughout
the state. The convention was interesting and well attended.
Mayor Hall also reported attending the Council retreat which she thought was a fine retreat. She thanked
everyone for participating.
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This morning at the Aurora Marketplace the Chief and his staff met with the new citizens businesspeople in our
city. It was quite well attended for a first time out. Check fraud was one of the topics discussed.
Joseph Braun's advisory of the COPS FAST grant is in the packets. Mayor Hall acknowledged receipt of a letter
complimenting the Planning Department. A thank you was also received from Dorothy Gross who is in the
Woodway Meadows to -be -annexed area. Yet another thank you to police and fire, etc., was received from the
Maple Street neighborhood.
Mayor Hall further called Council's attention to the memo from Paul Mar regarding the new public address
system.
10. COUNCIL
Council President Petruzzi publicly thanked the Council members, the Mayor, the Fire Chief the Police Chie>y
Art Housler, Paul Mar and Dee McGrath who attended the Council retreat. He expressed his appreciation of
everyone's efforts.
Mr. Petruzzi also brought up a couple of housekeeping matters brought up at the retreat. Council consensus was
that they wish to be notified of appeals as soon as an appeal is filed on quasi-judicial matters. They also wanted
to use associated timelines for matters dealing with appeals. A letter has gone to the Mayor, with a carbon copy
to Rob, to put Council on the list. The other request was for copies of attorney -client information transmissions.
A letter has been sent to Scott Snyder forwarding this request.
Councilmember Earling thanked Council President Petruzzi for the organization that went into the retreat. He
believed Council accomplished some very important business for the City, and he thinks it the most productive of
the retreats he has attended. He also thanked Barb Mehlert for all the internal organizing that took place.
Councilmember Nordquist reiterated Councilmember Earling's feelings. He also called Council attention to the
letter in the packets that he wrote to Sidney Lock in response to his comments regarding the park maintenance
and his letter to the Edmonds paper.
Councilmember Fahey congratulated Fire Chief Springer on his new daughter Lexie.
Councilmember Fahey expressed her opinion it was beneficial to have gone to Olympia. She brought Initiative
164 to the citizenry because she feels it cause for great concern. It is branded as a property rights initiative, and it
is in fact motivated by takings and by problems with wetlands, but it has incredible ramifications for cities
because of the broad language appearing in it. It can open the door for excessive litigation that could have
profound economic repercussions on the cities. There is a need for property right litigation changes, but this is
excessive. She thinks we must do everything in our power to keep this from passing. She invited the citizens to
explore the issue and talk with their Legislators about this.
Councilmember Fahey concurred that the retreat was wonderful. She said there were two specific goals: 1)
develop a better way of following through on requests made of Council through letters written to Council
members and 2) create better information and regulations relating to de novo hearings so that the people
participating really understand the process and go away feeling they have been treated fairly. _
Councilmember Hall acknowledged all Council members had been polled on their attendance at the Northwest
Straits Marine Sanctuary meeting coming up. He advised the public that the group was getting a meeting
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together Thursday, March 9, in Burlington. It was suggested the public could obtain information from the
Council office regarding the meeting.
Councilmember Myers believes the Northwest Straits meeting will be broken into several sections. They will be
meeting at one time for city governments, one time for Port people, an one day for recreational users. He also
supported Councilmember Fahey's comments on Initiative 164. He advised Council he had put a copy into the
packets. Councilmember Myers advised that the initiative has passed the House already, but the Senate is still
considering it. If the Senate approves it, it will become law. If it does not, it will be up to the people which
Councihnember Myers feels is the best way to go. He also concurred that the retreat was successful.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LEGAL MATTER
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting was recessed to an executive session on
legal matters at 9:32 p.m. to adjourn from there.
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.
RHONDA J. MA CH, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
PLAZA MEETING ROOM - LIBRARY BUILDING
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
FEBRUARY 28, 1995
WORK MEETING - NO AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. (10 Min.) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 1995
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANT #950897 THRU #950961 FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20, 1995, AND
PAYROLL WARRANTS #950573 THRU #950850 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 1995 THRU
FEBRUARY 15, 1995
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM JOYCE S. CARTER (AMT. UNKNOWN)
(E) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED RIGHT-
OF-WAY OF PUGET WAY, EAST OF NINTH AVENUE NORTH, FROM 50 FEET TO 45 FEET (from Hearing
of January 17,' 1995 / Applicant: Edmonds Building Company / File No. ST-94-102)
(F) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED RIGHT
OF -WAY WIDTH ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8104 242ND ST. S.W., FROM 60 FEET TC
50 FEET (from Hearing of February 7, 1995 / Applicant: Bob Koo / File No. ST-94-118)
(G) PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING PUBLIC RECORDS ACCESS PROCEDURES
(H) PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING INTERIM FEE SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC RECORDS
(1) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED FEBRUARY 21, 1995 FOR PURCHASE OF CHLORINE SUPPLY AND AWARD
TO JONES CHEMICALS ($23,775)
3. (10 Min.) DISCUSSION WITH CONSULTANT ON FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR LOCATING AQUATIC CENTER
4. (20 Min.) PRESENTATION BY MOUNTLAKE TERRACE ON LAKE BALLINGER WATER SKIING EVENT
5. (10 Min.) REPORT ON THE GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 1995
6. (10 Min.) UPDATE BY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PAUL MAR REGARDING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
AND FUNDING FOR THE MULTIMODAL PROJECT
7.
(60 Min.)
UPDATE ON GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT PLANNING AND REGIONAL ACTIONS
8.
(10 Min.)
INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
9.
(5 Min.)
MAYOR
10.
(15 Min.)
COUNCIL
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