01/13/2004 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
January 13, 2004
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Haakenson in the Council
Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Gary Haakenson, Mayor
Michael Plunkett, Council President
Jeff Wilson, Councilmember (arrived 7:30 pm.)
Mauri Moore, Councilmember
Peggy Pritchard Olson, Councilmember
Dave Orvis, Councilmember
Richard Marin, Councilmember
Deanna Dawson, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
David Dwyer, Student Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Tom Tomberg, Fire Chief
David Stern, Chief of Police
Al Compaan, Assistant Police Chief
Duane Bowman, Development Services Director
Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director
Jim Larson, Assistant Admin. Services Director
Noel Miller, Public Works Director
Dave Gebert, City Engineer
Scott James, Accountant
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
1. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Judge Timothy Ryan, Snohomish County District Court South Division, administered the Oath of Office
to Mayor Haakenson.
Mayor Haakenson administered the Oath of Office to Councilmembers Richard Marin, Dave Orvis, Mauri
Moore and Peggy Pritchard Olson.
2. RECEPTION FOR NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Haakenson recessed the Council to a reception in honor of the newly elected officials.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAWSON,
FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 2003.
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(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #67526 THROUGH #67671 FOR THE WEEK OF
DECEMBER 15, 2003, IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,538.96. APPROVAL OF CLAIM
CHECKS #67672 THROUGH #67782 FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 23, 2003, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $361,265.31. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #67783 THROUGH
#67914 FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 29, 2003, IN THE AMOUNT OF $258,882.99.
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSITS AND CHECKS #37309 THROUGH
#37387 FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2003, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $996,942.38. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSITS AND
CHECKS #37388 THROUGH #37468 FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 16 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2003, IN THE AMOUNT OF $799,073.30.
(D) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE DALEY STREET SEWER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
(E) RECOGNITION OF RETIRING AND REAPPOINTED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
MEMBERS.
(F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO.2 TO
EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH R.W. BECK, INC. FOR ON -CALL STORMWATER
ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
5. INTRODUCTION OF NEW STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE DAVID DWYER
Councilmember Dawson introduced David Dwyer, the Council's new Student Representative, who is
currently a senior at Edmonds-Woodway High School. Councilmember Dawson described the activities
and sports Mr. Dwyer participates in.
Student Representative Dwyer thanked the Council for the opportunity and stated that he looked forward
to working with the Council.
Introduction of Elected Officials Family Members Present
Mayor Haakenson introduced his wife, Dolly, his sons Brett and Bryan and Bryan's wife Jennifer.
Councilmember Orvis introduced his parents, noting his father, Jim Orvis was a new Port Commissioner.
Mayor Haakenson introduced another new Port Commissioner, Marianne Burkhart.
6. PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH AND A
PRESENTATION ON THE BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS PROGRAM
Mayor Haakenson read a proclamation declaring the month of January as National Mentoring Month in
Edmonds and encouraging all citizens, city employees and caring adults to become involved as mentors.
Mayor Haakenson presented the proclamation to Juergen Kneifel, a recruitment specialist with Big
Brothers and Big Sisters of Snohomish County, who described the importance of mentoring.
Mr. Kneifel explained a recent Harvard study concluded that 15 million children nationwide wanted or
could benefit from having a caring adult mentor, but currently there were only 900,000 children being
mentored, a large gap in the children who could benefit from mentoring and those who were actually
being mentored. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Snohomish County partnered with Powerful Partners to
provide school -based mentoring opportunities for adults and a student at local elementary schools.
Mr. Kneifel shared his experience as a Big Brother, emphasizing how fulfilling it was for adults to be
involved in the program. He noted the difference between their mentoring programs and others was their
focus on a relationship of a caring adult with one child.
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Councilmember Dawson thanked Mr. Kneifel and the boardmembers of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters
of Snohomish County. A Big Sister herself, she encouraged the community to get involved in mentoring.
Mr. Kneifel advised the Mayors of Lynnwood and Edmonds had agreed to a challenge to see which city
could get the most employees to participate as mentors. He provided a telephone number for the
program, 1-888-412-2447. He noted training and support was available for each match.
Councilmember Dawson also invited anyone with questions to contact her.
7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no members of the public who wished to provide comment.
8. SELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Mayor Haakenson opened the floor for nominations.
COUNCILMEMBER DAWSON NOMINATED MICHAEL PLUNKETT AS COUNCIL
PRESIDENT FOR 2004. COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS SECONDED THE NOMINATION.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, TO
CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
THE NOMINATION FOR MICHAEL PLUNKETT TO SERVE AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR
2004 CARRIED (6-0-1), COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT ABSTAINED.
9. SELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
Mayor Haakenson opened the floor for nominations.
COUNCILMEMBER WILSON NOMINATED DEANNA DAWSON AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT
PRO TEM FOR 2004. COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT SECONDED THE NOMINATION.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, TO
CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
THE NOMINATION FOR DEANNA DAWSON TO SERVE AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO
TEM FOR 2004 CARRIED (6-0-1), COUNCILMEMBER DAWSON ABSTAINED.
10. DISCUSSION REGARDING COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Council President Plunkett commented that although there had been discussion regarding consolidating,
and/or eliminating committees, none had been changed at this time. He assured if there was a need to
change a committee in the future, that could be accomplished.
Council President Plunkett described the new committee that had been formed, the Community Outreach
Committee, explaining that Councilmember Moore had been assigned to this committee due to her
experience in the media at a national level. He explained Councilmember Moore would be working with
Community Services Director Stephen Clifton and the Mayor on ways to better utilize Channel 21 as well
as other methods of community outreach.
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it. COUNCIL PRESIDENT — APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
Committee
Representative
Community Service/Dev. Services Comm.
Mauri Moore, Jeff Wilson
Finance Committee
Dave Orvis, Richard Marin
Public Safety Committee
Deanna Dawson, Peggy Prichard Olson
Community Outreach
Mauri Moore
Community Transit
Richard Marin, Mauri Moore Alt
Disability Board
Richard Marin, Deanna Dawson
Downtown Parking
Peggy Prichard Olson
Edmonds Development Advisory Comm.
Dave Orvis
Edmonds Crossing Project Multimodal
Jeff Wilson, Peggy Prichard Olson
Highway 99 Task Force
Richard Marin, Jeff Wilson, Peggy Prichard Olson
Historic Preservation Advisory Comm.
Michael Plunkett
Long Range Task Force
Jeff Wilson, Richard Marin
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Peggy Pritchard Olson
SnoCom
Deanna Dawson
PFD Oversight Committee
Jeff Wilson, Mauri Moore
Port of Edmonds
Dave Orvis
SeaShore Transportation Forum
Peggy Prichard Olson, Mauri Moore
Snohomish County Health District
Richard Marin
Snohomish County Tomorrow
Jeff Wilson, Deanna Dawson Alt
WRIA-8
Michael Plunkett
12. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COUNCILMEMBER TO THE SNOHOMISH
COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT BOARD
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS,
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 1056, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD
MARIN TO THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT BOARD. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
13. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COUNCILMEMBER TO THE SNOHOMISH
COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT AREA CORPORATION BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS,
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 1057, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD MARIN AS THE CITY OF
EDMONDS REPRESENTATIVE TO SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
BENEFIT AREA CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MAURI MOORE AS
ALTERNATE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. CLARIFICATION OF OBLIGATIONS AND AGREEMENT REGARDING COLLATERAL
RIGHTS RELATED TO A DECEMBER 17, 1981 QUIT CLAIM DEED EASEMENTS AND
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EDMONDS AND UNION OIL COMPANY OF
CALIFORNIA
City Attorney Scott Snyder explained in 1981 Unocal deeded the Union Oil Marsh to the City for park
purposes. At the time, Unocal was in the early stages of cleanup on the Unocal property. In the deed that
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transferred the property, a number of rights were preserved such as opening and closing the tide gate and
a requirement that the property be returned if it ceased to be used for a park, marsh or wetland preserve.
At that time Union Oil had no plans to sell any portion of the property and did not specify in the original
deed who exercised the rights.
Mr. Snyder explained they have now requested a deed clarification to show that the rights reside with
Union Oil as the owner of the lower yard, the portion of the property most likely to be impacted by
fluctuations in the level of the marsh and similar issues. He advised it was in the city's best interest to
clarify who exercised the rights.
Mr. Snyder explained a portion of the property was currently under development as a condominium. The
clarification was necessary to identify who the negotiating party would be in the future if the City sought
release of the rights as part of the purchase of the property for the multimodal project.. He noted staff
requested as part of the consideration for the deed of clarification that Union Oil confirm that if the lower
yard were sold to the City, the rights that are being clarified would be transferred to the City at no
additional cost.
Mr. Snyder clarified no additional rights would be created by these documents, they were only being
clarified.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAWSON, TO
APPROVE THE CLARIFICATION OF OBLIGATIONS AND AGREEMENT REGARDING
COLLATERAL RIGHTS AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN EACH ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF EDMONDS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1.5. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES/DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2003
Councilmember Marin reported the Committee discussed the Downtown Business District Zoning
Designation. Members of the Planning Board met with the Committee to discuss issues to be considered
in the coming year regarding how the zoning was structured in and around the downtown area. Next,
staff reviewed the situation at 76th Avenue W and Meadowdale Beach Road with the Committee and
residents. Staff was directed to look further at the warrants for an all -way stop at this intersection. Staff
then reviewed revisions to the right-of-way, street use and encroachment permit revisions and the
Committee directed staff to forward the revisions to the City Council with a total fee of $100 for street
use permits.
1.6. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Haakenson congratulated Council President Plunkett and Councilmember Dawson (Council
President Pro Tem) on their appointments. He welcomed the two new Councilmembers and two
returning Councilmembers.
On behalf of his wife and family, he thanked the community for the cards, letters and flowers sent at the
passing of his mother-in-law.
17. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council President Plunkett expressed the sorrow of the Council and citizens of Edmonds at the passing of
Mayor Haakenson's mother-in-law and wished Mayor Haakenson, his wife and his family the best.
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Council President Plunkett wished Councilmember Moore a belated happy birthday (January 6). He
welcomed the two new Councilmembers. He further announced the Public Safety and Finance
Committees would meet following the adjournment of tonight's meeting.
Councilmember Wilson inquired whether Council President Plunkett planned to designate the
Chairperson of the Council Committees. He apologized for his late arrival, explaining he had planned
this trip for a week when the Council did not meet only to have the meeting rescheduled due to last
week's storm. He welcomed Student Representative Dwyer.
Council President Plunkett suggested the Council Committees could appoint their own Chairpersons.
Councilmember Dawson welcomed the new Councilmembers and Student Representative as well as the
two returning Councilmembers. She thanked City staff for their professionalism and quick response to
turn off her water when pipes burst in her home last week. She thanked Student Representative Dwyer
and his father who also assisted her.
Councilmember Olson thanked staff, the Council and the Mayor for their support.
Councilmember Moore thanked the voters for giving her their public trust. She also thanked staff, the
Council and the Mayor for their assistance.
Councilmember Orvis congratulated the new and returning Councilmembers.
Councilmember Marin congratulated Council President Plunkett and Councilmember Dawson (Council
President Pro Tem) on their appointments. He welcomed the two new Councilmembers and Student
Representative Dwyer, noting he has been acquainted with Mr. Dwyer in the past and was pleased to
have him serve as the Council's Student Representative.
Student Representative Dwyer thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve as Student
Representative.
Councilmember Moore introduced her husband.
With no further business, Mayor Haakenson adjourned the Council to committee meetings at 8:10 p.m.
GXRY ENSON, MAYOR
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SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex
250 51h Avenue North
7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
JAN UARY 13, 2004
7:00 P.M. - Call to Order
Flag Salute
1. (15 Min.) Administration of Oath of Office to newly elected officials.
2. (20 Min.) Reception for newly elected officials.
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Consent Agenda Items
(A) Roll Call
(B) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2003.
(C) Approval of claim checks #67526 through #67671 for the week of December
15, 2003, in the amount of $93,538.96. Approval of claim checks #67672
through #67782 for the week of December 23, 2003, in the amount of
$361,265.31. Approval of claim checks #67783 through #67914 for the week of
December 29, 2003, in the amount of $258,882.99. Approval of payroll direct
deposits and checks #37309 through #37387 for the period December 1
through December 15, 2003, in the amount of $996,942.38. Approval of payroll
direct deposits and checks #37388 through #37468 for the period December 16
through December 31, 2002 in the amount of $799,073.30.
(D) Authorization to call for bids for the Daley Street sewer improvement project.
(E) Recognition of retiring and reappointed Boards and Commissions Members.
(F) Authorization for Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to extend the
period of performance for the Professional Services Agreement with R.W.
Beck, Inc. for On -Call Stormwater Engineering and Management Services.
5. ( 5 Min.) Introduction of new Student Representative David Dwyer.
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6. (15 Min.) Proclamation in honor of National Mentoring Month and a presentation on the
Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program.
7. Audience Comments (3 Minute Limit Per Person)
8. ( 5 Min.) Selection of Council President
9. ( 5 Min.) Selection of Council President Pro Tern
10. (15 Min.) Discussion regarding Council Committees
11. ( 5 Min.) Council President - Appointment of Committee Representatives
12. ( 5 Min.) Proposed Resolution appointing a Councilmember to the Snohomish County
Health District Board.
13. ( 5 Min.) Proposed Resolution appointing Councilmembers to the Snohomish County
Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation Board of Directors.
14. (15 Min.) Clarification of obligations and agreement regarding collateral rights related to
a November 17, 1981 Quit Claim Deed, Easements and Agreement between the
City of Edmonds and Union Oil Company of California.
15. ( 5 Min.) Report on City Council Community Services/Development Services Committee
Meeting of December 16, 2003.
16. ( 5 Min.) Mayor's Comments
17. (15 Min.) Council Comments
ADJOURN TO CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Committee meetings are work sessions for the City Council and staff only.
The meetings are open to the public but are not public hearings. The City Council will meet
separately as committees in different meeting rooms as indicated below.
18. Public Safety Committee
(Meeting Location: Police Training Room)
A. Contract for animal kenneling services with Adix's Bed & Bath for Dogs and
Cats.
B. Contract for veterinary services with Edmonds -Westgate Veterinary Hospital.
C. Ordinance amending existing spay/neuter ordinances.
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19. Finance Committee
(Meeting Location: Jury Meeting Room)
A. Mike Doubleday Government Relations - 2004 contract proposal for services.
Note: The Community Services/Development Services Committee will not meet this evening.
Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at (425) 771-0245 with 24
hours advance note for special accommodations. The Council Agenda as well as a delayed telecast of the meeting
appears on cable television Government Access Channel 21.
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