03/14/1995 City CouncilApproved City Council Minutes
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
MARCH 14,1995
-A special Executive Session of the Edmonds City Council was held at 6:30 p.m. to discuss real estate
matters. The regular Edmonds City Council Committee Meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. by
Mayor Pro-tem Tom Petruzzi in the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street. The meeting was preceded by
the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Tom Petruzzi, Mayor Pro-tem/Council President
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Barbara Fahey, Councilmember
William J. Kasper, Councilmember
Michael. Hall, Councilmember
Dave Earling, Councilmember
Roger L. Myers, Councilmember
ABSENT
Laura Hall, Mayor
Tom Miller, Police Chief
Michael Springer, Fire Chief
Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager.
Jim Walker, Acting City Engineer
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Noel Miller, Director of Public Works
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks & Recreations Manager
Greg Ramsland, Equipment Rental Supervisor
Rhonda March, City Clerk
Christine Laws, Recorder
Mayor Pro-tem Tom Petruzzi welcomed the many citizens in attendance. He then went on to explain to the
audience the procedure of a committee night.
Councilmember Bill Kasper called attention to the fact that Item 3(D) had been moved to next month.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
DAVE EARLING, TO ADD AS AGENDA ITEM J UNDER THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
ACQUISITION FOR TRAILER AT FIRE STATION. MOTION CARRIED.
1. JOINT COMMITTEES
(A) UPDATE ON IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY PARK
Community Services Director Paul Mar, Parks & Recreations Manager Arvilla Ohlde, and Acting City
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Engineer Jim Walker represented the joint committees.
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r. Mar reported that this discussion concerned Phase One Improvements at City Park. He described the
roject, its budget and estimated costs. Chronologies of key events of the project were also reviewed. The
overhead was utilized during parts of the presentation. .
The Phase 1 improvements will primarily occur in the northwest corner of City Park. Exhibit 1 to the
Council packets shows the project location. The project consists of three elements -- relocation of the
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children's play areas to the northwest corner, with installation of new playground equipment, development
of a disabled accessible path system and paving the existing northwest parking lot. Moving the play area is
primarily to allow more exposure to the sun, safety, and provide for better traffic circulation.
A detailed explanation of the improvements followed. Council's attention was drawn to Exhibit 2 which is
a detailed site plan of the project as it was documented in the City Park Master Plan. Exhibit 3 is a_revised
site plan based on meetings Staff has had with the neighbors. Exhibits 4 and 5 are more detailed
chronologies of the key decisions regarding the project.
The City Park Master Plan contains detailed cost estimates for the project. These costs were discussed at
numerous public hearings. The budget for the specific improvements of this project was established at
$178,768 in the 125 CIP budget. Of these costs, $130,000 was to be funded from Fund 125, with the
remaining $48,768 being funded by HUD grants via Fund 191.
The City has accepted bids for purchase of the playground equipment and for construction of the disabled
accessibility improvements. These costs, exclusive of WSST, are $40,407 and $115,132, respectively. Of
this $155,539 total cost, $48,768 will be funded by HUD grants via Fund 191, with the remaining
$106,771 from Fund 125. The water spray feature is not part of the current plan.
The overhead was used to clarify matters such as size, to where things were relocating, and where the
streets will be in relation to the revised layout. Clarification was also provided on the HUD grants.
Councilmember Barbara Fahey acknowledged Council approval of the project in 1992, but indicated this
was the first time she realized the play area was to be moved. She then questioned the public participation.
Her concern is that the citizens do not appear to be informed regarding the project. She wants to make sure
to get the information out to the public in order or get their viewpoints.
Councilmember Dave Earling left at 7:35 p.m.
Councilmember Fahey commented on the advisability of holding another informational public meeting on
the park plans. Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi also felt another meeting would be appropriate. He further
reported that he had Council Assistant Barb Mehlert type up a verbatim portion of the meeting of May 8,
1992. Mr. Petruzzi quoted from that transcript with regard to questioning conducted by both
Councilmember Steve Dwyer and him concerning the number of people who had been present at the
various hearings. Council President Pro-tem Petruzzi suggested to Mr.. Mar that he arrange one large
meeting and see if there can he greater understanding between the people of the city on this.
Councilmember John Nordquist suggested one of the things that needs to be done is to remove Maintenance
from the corner. He also reported that Councilmember Earling had mentioned changes the American
Disability Act enacted which means now the park is to be more readily available to the disabled users. In
general, he feels the changes will be tolerated until such time as the citizens get used to them.
Councilmember Mike Hall also stated that tonight was the first time he realized that the toddler playfield
was to be moved. To him it appeared a drastic change. Councilmember Hall's concern is how to minimize
the impact of the change.
Councilmember Roger Myers was impressed by the project. He thanked Staff for their efforts.
Councilmember Myers thinks it is too late at the point to be changing the project plans.
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Councilmember Fahey asked for more information on why the change was needed when it created less
grassy area, and expressed concern over the wetland gardens. Ms. Ohlde explained the reasonings behind
the changes including the fact that it would put traffic on one side of the park and children on the other.
Councilmember Fahey asked for a public announcement or press release, with publication of the new
schematic, and then hold another hearing. Mr. Mar indicated Staff would be pleased to hold another
meeting but insisted he did not want to give the impression to the citizens that it was a hearing instead of an
information dissemination. Mr. Mar clarified that what was being asked was that an advertised public
meeting be held to explain to the public what is happening on this project Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi
suggested other publicity also be used
2. FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi turned the next portion of the meeting over to Councilmember John Nordquist.
Present were Administrative Services Director Art Housler, Director of Public Works Noel Miller and
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Greg Ramsland.
(A) DISCUSSION ON REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS TO PURCHASE 3 SETS OF HAND
TOOLS AND 3 ROLLAWAY TOOL BOXES (referred from February 21, 1995)
Since this matter is on the agenda at the request of Councilmember Kasper, Councilmember Nordquist
asked him if he had introductory remarks to make. Councilmember Kasper indicated that the information
presented in Council packets had provided him the information he was seeking.
Mr. Ramsland discussed inventorying the tools and how he feels they. have good control and good, honest
employees. Discussion followed concerning the types of tools, what other jurisdictions are doing and
whether this should be brought up in the current union negotiations, and if these funds were budgeted.
Councilmember Nordquist asked if anyone had any objections to buying three sets of hand tools and three
tool boxes. After a couple of more clarification questions, Councilmember Nordquist asked that this
matter be placed on the March 21 Consent Agenda
(B) DISCUSSION ON COUNCIL MINUTE TAKING (referred from Council Retreat)
The meeting was turned over to City Clerk Rhonda March. Art Housler, Administrative Services Director,
joined her for the discussion.
Ms. March recommended that the minutes stay in the City Clerk's office where efficiency and quality
control is assured and that the Council provide direction as to whether. it desires summary or detailed
minutes.
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi indicated the statute quoted in the Agenda Memo makes it appear that the Council
is not allowed to have the Council resource person take minutes of the Council meetings. He wondered
why they had been able to do it before. He also reported he has been advised that the Council does have the
final responsibility of hiring a person. Ms. March responded that the Council resource person is under
contract, and the Council has the authorization to approve contracts. She further indicated there existed
gray areas. Councilmember Kasper gave a brief review of procedure followed to reach this point.
Councilmember Fahey feels the issue is beyond who has the right to decide. The decision was -made to
change and utilize more specialized personnel. She expressed some lack of understanding as to why this
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was being revisited. She is more comfortable with information now and favors staying with what we are
doing.
Councilmember Myers indicated his strong preference for summary minutes. He feels that with the
meetings being so well attended, and televised, that the minutes do not need to be as detailed to meet the
public needs.
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi said the reason it was brought up was because of the questions of time availability
and expense. He also thinks summary minutes are preferable. However, he feels that if a Council member
feels strongly about an issue, he/she can ask for verbatim transcription.
Councilmember Nordquist expressed surprise the former minutetaker was interested in returning. He was
Council President when she turned in her resignation, and there was brief discussion concerning the
reasons. Councilmember Nordquist said he thought Council was happy with the way things were going.
He suggested if budgetary considerations come up in the next couple of months, the matter could be
revisited at that time.
Councilmember Hall related that he had looked up the statute quoted and that it appeared accurate. He
quoted from his Council copy of the RCW. He further expressed his belief that if the City Clerk is
responsible for the minutes, she should be able to pick the person. .
Mayor Pro-Tem Petruzzi announced that it sounded like .the consensus of Council to stay with the present
minutetaker and go to summary minutes, reserving to the Council members the right to request a verbatim
recitation of a defined length.
(C) REQUEST TO EXTEND EIS CONTRACT AND TRANSFER $15,390 FROM COUNCIL
CONTINGENCY FUND FOR GMA
This portion of the meeting was presented by Planning Manager Rob Chave and Administrative Services
Director Art Housler.
,S Mr. Chave indicated that the City's contract with Huckell/Weinman to complete the Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) needs to be extended to allow completion of the work. He described
the various funding sources and explained that the $19,114 ending cash balance in Planning in 1994 was
largely due to the unspent balance on the EIS project. Because of budgetary considerations, the ending
cash balance was transferred into the Council Contingency Fund.
Mr. Chave requested Council authorize Staff to extend the Hucksell/Weinman contract and transfer
$15,900 from the Council Contingency Fund to Planning Professional Services on the Council Consent
Agenda for March 21.
Discussion revealed that most of the change is targeting other counties, and the money transferred into the
Council Contingency Fund was not earmarked.
Councilmember Nordquist asked if there were any objections from the Council.
Councilmember Fahey questioned the way these transfers are handled and expressed her preference to see
the money in the Planning Department and earmarked. Mr. Chave explained that since they did not know
at budget preparation time what the exact balance would be, they deferred budgeting this item until after
the first of the year, making sure that the year-end cash carryover was sufficient to carry on the contract.
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Councilmember Nordquist, through Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi, asked that this be placed on the Consent
Agenda for next week.
(D) REVIEW REQUEST FOR REALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO EXTEND GMA PLANNER
CONTRACT
Planning Manager Rob Chave and Administrative Services Director Art Housler also handled this portion
f, of the meeting. -
QMr. Chave reminded Council that the City has a contract planner position initiated with GMA grant monies
in 1994 and continued in 1995 with funding under a CZM grant. As currently funded contract planner
Kirk Vinish's contract is due to expire in April. In the 1995 Planning budget, there are earmarked
professional services funds for a variety of studies.
The options are to use the professional services funds to hire individual consultants, or combine the money
and use the funds to continue our contract for the planner position. The latter approach frees up Staff time
to pursue code development and supplemental EIS work and is felt to be less expensive than hiring
individual consultants for each project. He then described the funding and the transfers being suggested.
It was recommended that Council authorize Staff to extend the contract to the end of the year and transfer
funds within Planning.
When asked by Councilmember Kasper, Mr. Chave said contract employee wages come out of "salaries".
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi asked that the matter be placed on the Consent agenda for new week.
(E) REVIEW OF NEW CULTURAL RESOURCE JOB DESCRIPTION AND
REORGANIZATION
This portion of the meeting involved Community Services Director Paul Mar, Administrative Services
Director Art Housler, Parks & Recreation Manager Arvilla Ohlde, and Personnel Manager Brent Hunter.
Paul Mar opened the discussion. He advised they were before Council to present it with a comprehensive
review of the Parks and Recreation Division as part of a long-range economic development benefit to the
City. He said they were asked to develop a job description and look at reorganization. One of the main
goals from Staff perspective is to bring the job description on the Consent Agenda on March 21 and bring
the Edmonds Arts Commission Ordinance additions and job descriptions for Community Activities
Coordinator and Recreation/Cultural Supervisor to the City Council within the next 30 days.
The presentation was turned over to Ms. Ohlde. She discussed with Council the organizational structure as
it now exists as well as the proposed restructure of the department. She went through the charts attached to
the Agenda Memo in great detail, including the rating level for each position.
Ms. Ohlde expressed thanks to those who helped work on the plan. She then turned the meeting over to
Brent Hunter.
The first items considered were clarifications on the reorganizational chart and the pay grades on the jobs
involved. Mr. Hunter then reiterated that two job descriptions were not done. He would like to get the job
approved, advertise, and try to fill it. He further advised that all the changes are covered in the budget.
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Councilmember Nordquist voiced his desire to see Mayor Hall's comments on this reorganization plan. Mr.
Mar responded that it had been reviewed with the Mayor before she left town and that she had seen the
chart. One of the things they will come back with is more detailed and revised ordinances for the Arts
Commission to expand the role played.
Mr. Mar asked that the approval of the job description be placed on the Consent Agenda for March 31 with
authority to advertise.
There was discussion concerning the relationship between the departments. It was also determined that if
the existing and new organizational charts were compared, there is only one new full time employee.
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi requested this job description be placed on the Consent Agenda for March 21.
(F) DISCUSSION ON A "PER -DIEM" ALLOWANCE FOR PLANNING BOARD
MEMBERS
Councilmember Nordquist stated this was brought up because a lot of time is spent by these people for gas,
etc., and at least a token per diem should be discussed. He suggested maybe $50 per month per diem and
300 per mile.
Mayor Pro -tern Petruzzi agreed that something should be done and_ asked to have Barb Mehlert check with
a couple of other cities to see what they do. Councilmember Hall thinks we ought to use them for detailed
work and pay them what they are worth based on looking at other jurisdictions.
Councilmember Fahey asked what criteria was used in deciding one board versus another. She is afraid
that if the City starts reimbursing one group, what is to say someone else's services are not as valuable.
Councilmember Nordquist suggested we can find out what kind of things are done by other jurisdictions as
to all boards.
(G) CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON COMPENSATION FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Councilmember Nordquist discussed the contents of his packet of material submitted to the Council tonight.
He then introduced Brent Hunter.
Mr. Hunter reminded Council that he had been asked to identify the temporary employees. He said he
includes a list of positions with rate. He then went through the materials attached to the Agenda Memo,
starting with the page 2 list.
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi confirmed with Mr. Hunter that these employers were included in the budget. He
said the City has had an emergency when funds were in the budget, but there was needed something out of
the Council Contingency Fund. Discussion followed regarding the 30-day consultant position and the fact
that he had not raised the issue last week of a second warrant for this person. He suggested it was perhaps
best not to blow the matter out of proportion.
Mr. Hunter stressed the need to be able to react on short notice. He cited the example of the reception desk.
He said it was very important to maintain the ability to get help fast. Upon questioning as to the source of
the money to pay temporary employees, Councilmember Kasper was advised that the money was from the
Community Service Department's project funds.
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Mr. Petruzzi said that what they tried to do was add something when Council approved the ordinance. Mr.
Hunter said that City Attorney Scott Snyder recommended temps. He said the final action was to remove
and leave as is, so the salary ordinance is the same as it was.
(B) DISCUSSION ON COUNCIL COMMITTEE SYSTEM
Councilmember Nordquist gave a brief history of the committee system. In his discussion, he stressed that
it was not another council meeting night.
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi said it was about a year and a half ago the decision was made to have the
committee system set up this way. The object was to be able to work more quickly. He would like to go
back to the true committee system, and he wants them to be productive. He feels staff would then have
clear direction as to what comes back on Consent Agendas. The problem is that something would come
back on a Consent Agenda that no one knows about. The Council President is supposed to set the agenda.
Mr. Petruzzi would like to do three meetings a month. He commented favorably on Mr. Mar's
memorandum. He liked the idea that the committee chairman would be responsible for the agenda of the
committee. He thinks that each date that way will bring the numbered items up front. The two committee
people reviewing can see what they will recommend be placed on the Consent Agenda and call Council
President Petruzzi to have the item added. He would recommend that if committee members are looking at
their packets and would like more information, they should call another committee member.
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi also announced that Councilmember Earling had expressly told him that he would
like to go back to the old committee system.
Councilmember Kasper repeated that this new system was set up on a trial basis when there were a number
of new Council members that were wanting to attend other committees.
Councilmember Myers deferred to the more experienced members. He also thinks certain items should be
assigned to certain committees. He suggested Staff be provided with a list of those things so that they are
aware, especially on things that come up on a routine basis.
Councilmember Hall likes the form used now. He thinks the old system is redundant. He anticipates that
the meeting following Committee Night will be a rehash of what went on in committees. He thinks a lot of
Consent Agenda items will be pulled for that reason -- what goes on the Consent Agenda and what goes on
the Agenda for Council discussion. Councilmember Hall thinks these meetings are good as everything is
aired openly.
Councilmember Fahey concurs with Councilmember Hall. She also thinks there is a lot to be said for Mr.
Mar's memo. She feels much more informed and effective in this system but will go along with what the
Council decides. Councilmember Hall stated that in reality it would take a new Council member a long time
to get up to speed on all committees with the old system. He also reminded Council that a new Council
member was automatically thrown into all committees.
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi did not disagree with either speaker. This format has not worked as effectively as
he would like which is why he would concede and go back into the old format. Mr. Petruzzi also suggested
that one of the benefits of the old system was that you could really focus on the committee to which you are
assigned. Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi said it looked like five wanted to go back to the old system. Starting
with the next committee meeting in April, Council will go back to the old format, but the agenda will be set
with concurrence of the chairman of the committee. Mr. Petruzzi will assume each item has been approved
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by that chairman. Some minutes should be taken in each of those meetings sos that other council can read
them.
Councilmember Kasper will would review Mr. Mar's memorandum and will address it further. He thinks
all of the Council is interested in what he has to say. Mr. Mar reiterated that he was not after a decision
tonight.
( (1) REVIEW OF PETTY CASH EXPENDITURES FOR MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1995
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There were no questions or comments raised on this item by the Council.
J. ACQUISITION FOR TRAILER AT FIRE STATION
MAYOR PRO-TEM TOM PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROGER
MYERS, TO AUTHORIZE FIRE STATION NO. 6 TO LEASE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR
ONE G.E. CAPITAL MODULAR HOME WHICH WILL BE PLACED ON THE SITE OF FIRE
STATION NO. 6 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1200 A MONTH INCLUDING TAX, AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZES AN EXPENDITURE NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 FOR UTILITIES FROM
EMERGENCY FUND #006. MOTION CARRIED.
Fire Chief Mike Springer reported that question has risen as to the stability of the old facility which is brick
and which is being reviewed. Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi said this matter is speaking to an issue of safety of
the firefighters when there was damage to the building.
Councilmember Nordquist indicated he had a memo from Chief Tom Miller regarding money for travel
and asked from where the money came. Chief Miller advised it was from 104043 police training travel.
3. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
�+ Councilmember Bill Kasper chaired this committee.
(A) DISCUSSION OF 1995 STREET OVERLAY AND STREET SURFACE TREATMENT
PROGRAM
Y Acting City Engineer Jim Walker led the discussion on the current street projects. Attention was called to
/ the exhibits attached to the Agenda Memo. He indicated that while the list shows the streets that are rated
below 60 on the City-wide rating system, they have no planned or anticipated utility work on existing
Capital Improvement Programs for water, sewer, storm, or natural gas. Mr. Walker indicated that the
water project is geared so street work is part of the plan.
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi and Councilmember Nordquist left the room.
Mr. Walker stated that the first priority is the City's arterials. The problem is to do some of those streets
before total replacement is needed. He went on to discuss the way the streets are evaluated. He said the
most of the problem and concern is with dead end streets. Mr. Walker brought up one item he thought
strange: if you have streets in need of repair you are more likely to get funding than if you maintain them.
Also under consideration are parking projects as shown in the attachments. Engineering will be confirming
the ratings and selection of streets prior to inclusion in the final contracts.
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi returned.
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Mr. Walker additionally reported on the two areas targeted for walkway construction. The LID extended
207th to 204th, the only four block section that does not have sidewalks.
Councihnember Nordquist returned.
Streets are typically selected which are within the overlay budget and are located within as close proximity
to each other as possible. Discussion followed on the various types of surfaces in use and the different
product options.
Mr. Walker indicated that his intent would probably be to get bids on more streets than can be done and
then decide which to do. He said it was time to work on the North end of town. Additionally, Engineering
will be incorporating paving projects in Yost, Maplewood, Marina Beach and the City Park.
Councilmember Myers confirmed that all the projects shown in color on the Agenda Memo attachments
would not be done. He suggested advising the public with sufficient lead time so that they can make
arrangements to do something on their on at the same time as this other work. Mr. Walker agreed that
several weeks notice was appropriate.
Councilmember Kasper said that concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters must be reviewed. There followed
discussion as to various other materials that may be used.
(B) REVIEW OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR OPEN AIR MARKETS
City Clerk Rhonda March and Planning Manager Rob Chave presented a review of the open air markets
and discussed the proposed ordinance. The open air market was allowed under the licensing section of the
code. The draft ordinance passed out by Mr. Chave is basically the same ordinance, with some additional
provisions for pedestrian safety as required by the Fire Marshall.
They also advised that Paul Haney has submitted a proposal for a year-round for profit market in the same
location as the previous open air market. His proposal provides for location in the Safeway parking lot.
The craft shows in the lot would be weekends only. The main concern of Staff is the parking provision.
Fred Bell submitted a proposal from the Historical Society indicating a desire to continue with its non-
profit market for the benefit of the Museum. His proposal suggested a new location selected because of its
nearness to the Museum, to the center of the downtown shopping area, and with high visibility to the visitor
to the city.
Staff is requesting that the City go ahead with the ordinance on non-profit open air markets on an upcoming
Consent Agenda.
Discussion followed regarding the issue of for -profit and non-profit. Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi indicated he
is not sure the city is ready for a for -profit open air market. He indicated there were numerous items that
needed to be resolved through the growth management process. It was further suggested that there could be
a heavy impact on some of the existing businesses. This could very well at some time be something that is
part of economic development or a redevelopment program. The question was raised as to whether the
timing for this was appropriate. Ms. March indicated that is why they brought forward the ordinance as
presented to Council. She suggested Council can proceed with the ordinance on the Consent Agenda next
week and then deal with Mr. Haney's proposal when they have had an opportunity to study it.
Discussion was had regarding marketing of the open air markets, potential locations and potential
problems. Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi said Council will put the matter on the Consent Agenda for approval
for this year, and Mr. Bell will work with Mr. Chave regarding the site.
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(C) REVIEW FORMATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (referred from Council
Retreat)
Councilmember Fahey reviewed the plans for formation of an economic development program. Mayor
Pro -tern Petruzzi would like to be involved. Councilmember Fahey indicated one of the issues is
availability of time. Councilmember Myers also indicated his willingness to serve as backup.
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi called attention to and discussed the list he passed out on which there were
handwritten names. He also indicated he had spoken to Mike on Saturday, and he is willing to get
involved.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIKE HALL, TO EXTEND THE MEETING FOR 15 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA
Councilmember Hall headed this portion of the meeting.
(A) REVIEW OF FIRE APPARATUS REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE
It was indicated that the comments being made were geared to the handouts and the budget and was
basically a reaffirmation of previously presented materials.
Discussion followed with regard to the timing of the replacement of various pieces of fire engines, aid cars,
utility vehicles, etc. Current funding abilities were pointed out as well as how the figures and times were
developed.
Two forms of action were recommended: 1) that this be presented to the Finance Committee for
consideration of the budget, and 2) that Fire Chief Springer be allowed to form a task force composed of a
mechanic, firefighter, line officer, fire chief, and citizen at large. The task force would formulate plans as
to what kind of vehicles the City wants to purchase in the future (fire engine and aerial as examples).
It was confirmed that salvage and/or resale value of present vehicles were taken into consideration, and
Council's attention was again drawn to the handout.
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi indicated his pleasure with the charts provided and thinks a very good job has been
done. He recommended to Council that it allow -the Chief to proceed as discussed, form a task force, and
go to Finance Committee 60-90 days before the budget process.
Councilmember Kasper raised the issue of how much equipment is really necessary when talking about
interlocal agreements. He is not opposed to setting money aside, but feels Council needs to know where it
is going. He was advised they are now in the process of developing plans.
It was Council consensus to proceed.
A� (B) REVIEW PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATION OF OFFICER TO SPECIAL
'y� OPS/TRAFFIC SERGEANT
Police Chief Tom Miller reported that the Police Department proposes to reclassify one Patrol Officer
position to Special Operations Sergeant. This Sergeant would be responsible for the direct supervision of
• the Traffic, K-9, Proactive and Hospital Security Units. Attention was called to the Agenda Memo
materials regarding justification for the Special Operations Sergeant.
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Councilmember Nordquist brought up a comment made at a previous meeting that all of the on -duty police
staff was in his driveway during an incident at Westgate. He confirmed with Chief Miller that this new
position would be on the street.
Mayor Pro -tern Petruzzi indicated that if it strengthens street presence he does not have a problem with it.
He recommends Councilmember Hall put the matter on the Consent Agenda with the money coming from
the Council Contingency Fund.
COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BARBARA FAHEY, TO EXTEND THE MEETING AN ADDITIONAL TWO MINUTES.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi indicated that Councilmember Earling has received statistics on fire consolidation
With Fire District 1. He also expressed a desire to know how pocket annexations will come together. He
indicated he would not go for another annexation without all of the numbers in front of him. Chief
Springer explained some of the items discussed with Fire District 1. Mr. Petruzzi indicated he felt that the
City's Chief Financial Officer Art Housler should be involved. Chief Springer will provide him with the
information.
Further discussion followed regarding the annexation issues.
Mayor Pro-tem Petruzzi asked: Councilmember Nordquist about a copy of a letter received from City
Attorney Scott Snyder. He asked Councilmember Nordquist to call and talk to whomever and follow
through on it.
Mr. Petruzzi then discussed briefly the "Municipal Research News".
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting was adjourned at 10:27 p.m.
THE ORIGINAL SIGNED COPY OF THESE MINUTES, AS WELL AS A TAPED RECORDING OF ALL
COUNCIL MEETINGS, CAN BE FOUND IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
MARCH 14, 1995
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE WORK MEETING
(Second Tuesday of Each Month)
SPECIAL MEETING -
6:30 P.M. - EXECUTIVE SESSION ON A REAL ESTATE MATTER
7:00 P.M. - The City Council Committee Work Meeting is a meeting of the full City Council and staff. The meeting format is
structured by committee. All related committee reports and discussion are scheduled to be presented in the order as
shown below. The meetings are open to the public but are not public hearings.
1. JOINT COMMITTEES: (15 MINUTES)
(A) UPDATE ON IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY PARK
2. FINANCE COMMITTEE: (60 MINUTES)
(A) DISCUSSION ON REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS TO PURCHASE 3 SETS OF HAND TOOLS AND 3
ROLLAWAY TOOL BOXES (referred from February 21, 1995)
(B) DISCUSSION ON COUNCIL MINUTE TAKING (referred from Council Retreat)
(C) REQUEST TO EXTEND EIS CONTRACT AND TRANSFER $15,390 FROM COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND
FOR GMA
(D) REVIEW REQUEST FOR REALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO EXTEND GMA PLANNER CONTRACT
(E) REVIEW OF NEW CULTURAL RESOURCE JOB DESCRIPTION AND REORGANIZATION
(F) DISCUSSION ON A "PER -DIEM" ALLOWANCE FOR PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
(G) CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON COMPENSATION FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
(H) DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE SYSTEM
(1) REVIEW OF PETTY CASH EXPENDITURES FOR MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1995
3. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA: (30 MINUTES)
(A) DISCUSSION OF 1995 STREET OVERLAY AND STREET SURFACE TREATMENT PROGRAM
(B) REVIEW OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR OPEN AIR MARKETS
(C) REVIEW FORMATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (referred from Council Retreat)
(D) DISCUSSION ON TRUCK SIGNAGE IN CITY (referred from Council Retreat)
4. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA: (30 MINUTES)
(A) REVIEW OF FIRE APPARATUS REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE
(B) REVIEW PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATION OF OFFICER TO SPECIAL OPS(TRAFFIC SERGEANT
PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT 771-0246 WITH 24
HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS. THE COUNCIL AGENDA APPEARS ON CHAMBERS CABLE, CHANNEL 3Z
THIS MEETING IS NOT TELEVISED.