04/27/2004 City CouncilApril 27, 2004
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Haakenson in the Council
Chambers, 250 5`b Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Gary Haakenson, Mayor
Michael Plunkett, Council President
Jeff Wilson, Councilmember
Mauri Moore, Councilmember
Peggy Pritchard Olson, Councilmember
Dave Orvis, Councilmember
Richard Marin, Councilmember
Deanna Dawson, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
David Dwyer, Student Representative
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Tom Tomberg, Fire Chief
David Stern, Chief of Police
Duane Bowman, Development Services Director
Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director
Dan Clements, Administrative Services Director
Jim Larson, Assistant Admin. Services Director
Noel Miller, Public Works Director
Brian McIntosh, Acting Parks & Recreation Dir.
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Dave Gebert, City Engineer
Jeannine Graf, Building Official
Steve Bullock, Senior Planner
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Linda Hynd, Deputy City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOORE, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Wilson requested Item K be removed from the Consent Agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 2004.
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #70602 THROUGH #70744 FOR THE WEEK OF
APRIL 19, 2004, IN THE AMOUNT OF $271,998.49. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
DIRECT DEPOSITS AND CHECKS #37996 THROUGH #38081 FOR THE PAY PERIOD
APRIL 1 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2004, IN THE AMOUNT OF $963,725.54.
(D) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH THE EDMONDS-
SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE EDMONDS
GARDEN & SUMMER MARKETS.
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(E) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH THE EDMONDS
ARTS FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ARTS FESTIVAL.
(F) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH THE GREATER
EDMONDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
WITH FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
(G) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH THE GREATER
EDMONDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE TASTE OF EDMONDS.
(H) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH THE GREATER
EDMONDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE HOT AUTUMN NITES
AUTOMOBILE SHOW AND CELEBRATION.
(I) RESOLUTION NO. 1064 COMMENDING DAVID DWYER, STUDENT
REPRESENTATIVE.
(J) ORDINANCE NO. 3495 ADOPTING A SIX -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FOR THE YEARS 2004 THROUGH 2O09.
(L) PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK, MAY 2 — MAY 8,
2004.
Item K: Proposed Ordinance Amending the Edmonds City Code to Repeal and Reenact Chapters 8.51
Employee Permit Parking Program and Chapter 17.50 Off Street Parking Regulations in order to Better
Conform the City's Downtown Parking Policy and Programs to the Needs of the City.
Councilmember Wilson advised he would abstain from the vote as he had not participated in the public
hearing regarding this item.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOORE,
FOR APPROVAL OF ITEM K. MOTION CARRIED (6-0-1) COUNCILMEMBER WILSON
ABSTAINED. The item approved is as follows:
(K) ORDINANCE NO. 3496 AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE TO REPEAL AND
REENACT CHAPTERS 8.51 EMPLOYEE PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM AND
CHAPTER 17.50 OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO BETTER
CONFORM THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN PARKING POLICY AND PROGRAMS TO THE
NEEDS OF THE CITY.
4. PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF THE NINTH ANNUAL SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL DAY IN
EDMONDS, SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2004
Mayor Haakenson read a Proclamation in honor of the ninth annual Scandinavian Festival and declaring
May 8 as Scandinavian Festival Day in Edmonds. He presented the Proclamation to Bob and Erlene
Stevenson.
Bob Stevenson, Co -Chairman of the Festival, highlighted activities planned for May 8 including a
pancake breakfast, arts and crafts, music and dance performances, and an open field demonstration by
Knut the Fjord Horse.
Erlene Stevenson, Zone Director for lodges in four local counties, advised the festival would include a
demonstration by Knut the Fjord Horse, a 4,000-year old Norwegian breed, a bake sale, and the Pickled
Herring Band. She encouraged the public to come to the festival.
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3. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION TO DAVID DWYER. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE.
Councilmember Dawson read Resolution No. 1064 commending David Dwyer for his service as a student
member of the Edmonds City Council from January through April 2004 and presented a plaque
recognizing him for his valued effort as Student Representative.
Student Representative Dwyer thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve as Student
Representative, commenting the experience had been very rewarding and provided insight into how
government works. He hoped he had made a positive first impression on the citizens of Edmonds.
5. PRESENTATION ON THE ROTARY BANDSHELL PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
MAYOR TO SIGN LICENSE AND VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT WITH ROTARY CLUB OF
EDMONDS DAYBREAKERS.
Acting Parks & Recreation Director Brian McIntosh explained the Rotary Club of Edmonds Daybreakers
and the Edmonds Daybreakers Foundation propose to build a bandshell in Edmonds City Park to
recognize the 100th anniversary of the Rotary organization. He recalled the idea was proposed
conceptually to the Council last fall and enthusiastically endorsed. He noted the concept of the Bandshell
was mentioned in the Community Cultural Plan, an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan as well as
in the City Park Master Plan. The bandshell would accommodate the existing Summer Concert Series as
well as other performing arts.
Mr. McIntosh explained the Rotary Club would construct the bandshell; the City would make power and
water available to the site. He identified Daybreaker Rotary members in the audience who were present
to answer questions including the Chair of the Centennial. Committee Tom Russell, Jim Crim and Mayor
Haakenson.
COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOORE, TO
ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
WITH THE EDMONDS DAYBREAKERS ROTARY CLUB FOR THE ROTARY BANDSHELL
PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Rebecca Eborall, 4620 1.64th Street SW #25, Lynnwood, requested the Council consider improvements
to the intersection of 2361h Street & SR 104/Edmonds Way. She cited problems with the intersection
including poor visibility, high speed limit and increasingly numerous motorists who run the red light. She
cited numerous accidents that have occurred at the intersection including an accident in 1982 when her
brother's car was totaled, a Madrona teacher whose car was hit and flipped, an accident involving an
Edmonds School District bus, and a November 5, 2003 accident when she and her son were hit and their
car totaled. She described the serious injuries they sustained for which they are still being treated. She
described the impact her injuries have had on her and her family's life due to her diminished physical and
mental capabilities. She cited numerous pedestrian accidents that have occurred at the intersection
including two since her accident, one involving a mother and child hit while crossing at night and a
second which was a fatal accident. She urged the City to work with Edmonds School District and the
state to identify a solution to improve the safety of the intersection for students at Madrona and the
community as a whole. Mayor Haakenson advised the City's Traffic Engineer and Police Department
would research the accident rate at the intersection.
Roger Hertrieh, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, referred to Agenda Item 8, the Annual Salary Ordinance,
regarding salaries and reclassifications, noting one chart in the packet indicated the increase for the Senior
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Plans Examiner was from $3,883 to $4,077, yet another chart indicated the increase was to $5,453. He
noted none of the proposed increases/reclassifications did not refer to benefit costs, only salaries. He
pointed out the $125,000 savings generated by not replacing the Human Resources Director position, less
the amount of the approximately $40,000 in increases did not leave much for hiring new employees.
Each department had an opportunity to submit a list of proposed increases and he asserted that the
department that would benefit was who approved the salary adjustments. He questioned the amount of
money the City was proposing be used for salary increases and reclassifications when the City was
supposed to be in a budget crunch.
Ray Martin, 18704 94t" Avenue W, Edmonds, thanked Mayor Haakenson for his sensitive response to
Ms. Eborall regarding her traffic accident, but questioned why the Council had not responded to Natalie
Shippen's repeated requests for information regarding the Edmonds Crossing project. He asserted Ms.
Shippen seemed to be getting "the brush off' from Mayor Haakenson and the Council regarding why the
ferry dock was proposed to be moved, who the proponents were and when it was to be moved. He
summarized Ms. Shippen's questions deserved to be answered.
Council President Plunkett pointed out the multimodal project was one of the items reported on in the
quarterly Community Services Department report. He advised the public could obtain the quarterly
reports from Community Services Director Stephen Clifton or City Clerk Sandy Chase.
With regard to who was a proponent of the Edmonds Crossing project, Councilmember Moore remarked
she was a huge proponent as were hundreds who have spoken in favor of the project. She recalled the
Edmonds Crossing Project was the subject of one of the best attended workshops, noting over 125 people
attended endorsing the project. The Woodway Town Council, the Port Commission and past Councils
have endorsed the project. She explained Edmonds Crossing was a decade -long project that would add to
the safety and economic development of the community, improve access to the park, provide an
opportunity for economic development between the waterfront and downtown, connect modes of
transportation to improve the flow of cars, buses, trains and ferries but most importantly, improve
pedestrian safety. She summarized the project had a great deal of public support.
Councilmember Marin commented that as a member of the Armed Forces he had been in harms way in
the past defending the "Spirit of America" which enabled the public to dream and strive for an
improvement in the community. He identified Edmonds Crossing as such a project, something that would
provide tremendous value to the community. He noted this Council as well as past Councils were
committed to the project, the vision and the dream. He acknowledged government often takes a lot longer
than he was accustomed to, but a worthwhile project was worth working toward. He voiced his full
support for the Edmonds Crossing Project.
Councilmember Wilson echoed Councilmember Moore's comments, recalling when the Edmonds
Crossing Project began in the early 1990s, it was a long-term vision for the community to connect the
waterfront to the downtown and take further advantage of the incredible resource the waterfront offers
that the public often does not experience due to the interaction between the ferry, trains and traffic. He
noted the majority of the current Council and past Councils have supported the project and there was a
great deal of support from the public.
Councilmember Olson expressed her support for the Edmonds Crossing Project. She noted the Edmonds -
Kingston ferry run was the fastest growing in the State, the City could not just do nothing and maintain
the current situation as the capacity for the ferry must be increased.
Mayor Haakenson commented City staff has worked tirelessly on this project for many years primarily
because Edmonds Crossing was City Council policy, this Council's policy as well as every Council that
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has served during the last dozen years. He noted staff took direction from the Council and would
continue to work toward fruition of the Edmonds Crossing Project.
7. PRESENTATION ON DRAFT HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.
Development Services Director Duane Bowman explained he had been working with Emergency Services
Coordinating Agency (ESCA) for several months to develop the joint Hazard Mitigation Plan. He
explained the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) required cities, towns and special
districts to prepare hazard mitigation plans in order to receive future disaster mitigation monies. He
emphasized the Hazard Mitigation Plan did not obligate the City to spend money; it was a compilation of
hazards in the community and hazard mitigation action items. He noted a number of the hazard
mitigation action items were already done by the City such as the Public Works Department's efforts to
annually replace water lines, planning and building staff s seismic building permit reviews, etc.
Mr. Bowman explained staff was seeking Council acceptance of the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan which
would then be submitted to the State for review. Once the Plan was approved by the State, it would be
returned to the Council for formal adoption.
Jamie Gravelle, ESCA, explained the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan, mandated by FEMA, was developed
as a regional document. She noted that in addition to qualifying the city to receive future disaster
mitigation monies, there was discussion that without a Plan, recovery funds may be reduced or withheld.
She explained the focus of the Plan was on natural hazards, not hazards that could be created by people.
Ms. Gravelle explained the purpose of preparing a regional draft Hazard Mitigation Plan was that it was
easier for jurisdictions not to develop the entire document, it was easier for the State to review, and a
regional approach assisted with regional coordination. She explained the intent was tentative approval of
the draft plan by the Council to allow it to be forwarded to the State. She assured there was no obligation
to pursue any of the mitigation plans; it was only to identify hazard mitigation action items. She pointed
out the document also included language regarding the need for funding to pursue these projects. Ms.
Gravelle commended Mr. Bowman for his efforts in this process.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAWSON, TO
APPROVE THE DRAFT HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
8. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3478, ANNUAL SALARY
ORDINANCE FOR BUDGET YEAR 2004, TO ALLOW FOR THE POSITIONS OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (APPROVED IN THE
2004 BUDGET), THE NEW ORDINANCE ALSO ALLOWS CHANGES TO TWO OTHER
POSITIONS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THEIR COMPARABLE SALARY POSITION WITHIN
OUR REGION. IN ADDITION, APPROVAL IS REQUESTED TO RECLASSIFY SEVEN
POSITIONS AS PER THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Administrative Services Director Dan Clements explained this was a housekeeping matter that addressed
two personnel actions, 1) revisions as a result of not filling the Human Resources Director position and
using those monies to fund the Economic Development Director as well as reclassification of employees
who were assuming the Director's duties, and 2) class and compensation adjustments using funds
available as a result of not filling the Human Resources Director position; the development services
position would be funded via building permit revenue and two from water/sewer funds.
Councilmember Wilson commented the first two positions were the result of not filling the Human
Resources Director position, action that was contemplated during the budget process. Mr. Clements
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agreed. Councilmember Wilson asked whether the proposed salaries for the Assistant Building Official
and the Water/Sewer Manager positions were only for 2004. Mr. Clements answered it was for 2004;
they would be eligible for merit increase in 2005. Councilmember Wilson noted the recommendation was
a 10% increase in the salary range; he asked whether this was 10% over the current salary or 2004 salary.
Mr. Clements answered it was a 5% increase in the current year for both positions.
Councilmember Wilson referred to the Assistant Building Official position, noting the recommendation.
was a 5% increase for the current year for the incumbent, 10% increase in the salary range and a decrease
in the educational requirement. Mr. Clements agreed. In response to an earlier comment from the public
regarding who made the recommendations, Mr. Clements explained the requests were reviewed by a
group of three individuals and several changes were made to the department's recommendations.
Research indicated Edmonds' educational requirement for the Assistant Building Official position was
considerably higher than other cities, thus it was reduced from a BA to a 2-year degree, the industry
standard in this area.
Councilmember Wilson asked whether research indicated the salary Edmonds offered for the Assistant
Building Official position was lower than industry standards. Mr. Clements explained other cities had
more requirements for on-the-job experience and less academic requirements.
Councilmember Wilson noted the recommendation indicated there would be other requests made as part
of the annual review. Mr. Clements answered several of the requests had been under consideration for
some time. He noted Mayor Haakenson recommended salary increases be part of the budget process in
the future.
Responding further to questions of Councilmember Wilson, Mr. Clements stated the requests from the
Development Services and Public Works Departments had been under consideration for a number of
months and had not been resolved or were part of the shift of responsibilities when the Human Resources
Director position was not filled.
Councilmember Wilson inquired whether the annual review process would occur as part of the budget
process. Mayor Haakenson assured this would be the last time the Council would see something like this
other than during the budget process. He noted although it had always been done in this manner in the
past, it would no longer be done in this manner.
Mayor Haakenson asked Mr. Clements to address Mr. Hertrich's comment regarding an error in the
charts. Mr. Clements offered to meet with Mr. Hertrich to address his specific question.
Councilmember Dawson noted the increase for the Assistant Building Official and Water/Sewer Manager
were significant. Without the L5 infonnation, she found it difficult to determine how the range was
determined. She asked whether the increase was from the L5 salary policy. Mr. Clements explained that
for positions that did not have a comparable in other cities such as the Water/Sewer Manager position, an
attempt was made to replicate an L5 comparison with different agencies such as a Water Sewer District.
Councilmember Dawson expressed concern that the comparables were not provided to the Council. She
asked whether the significant amount of the increase was because an adjustment should have been made
several years ago. Mr. Clements answered the increases had been in process for a number of months,
when comparables were researched, the proposed increase represents the current market for that position.
He noted the comparable used previously may have not been accurate.
Councilmember Dawson noted she was hesitant to vote on this tonight because it was her responsibility
as a Councilmember to review that information before making a decision. Mr. Clements pointed out the
increases were discussed at the Finance Committee.
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Councilmember Dawson pointed out the proposed increases for the Inventory Control Assistant, Senior
Plans Examiner and Senior Building Inspector positions were for represented employees. She questioned
whether the recommendation was to renegotiate Union contracts. Mr. Clements answered the City
negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding with the impacted bargaining units for this year and the new
wage would be incorporated in to the next contract.
Councilmember Dawson found it unusual to have a represented employees' salary adjusted outside
contract negotiations. Mr. Clements answered the Memorandum of Understanding was negotiated with
the Union. When the decision was made not to fill the Human Resources Director position, it was
unknown how the duties would be assigned. He noted many of the clerical duties assigned to the Human
Resources Manager would be reassigned to a Union employee.
Councilmember Dawson inquired why changes were being made to the salary for the Inventory Control
Assistant, Senior Plans Examiner and Senior Building Inspector positions now versus as part of contract
negotiations. Development Services Director Duane Bowman answered the SEIU developed a
Memorandum of Understanding at the time of their last contract negotiation that specifically addressed
career progression for those positions.
Councilmember Dawson referred to the increase in the salary for the Senior Plans Examiner, increasing
the low range to $3,383 and the high range to $5,453. Mr. Bowman answered the City had been unable to
fill the Senior Plans Examiner position and it was possible that adding career progression would allow the
City to fill the position. He concluded the City was unable to fill the position at the current level.
With regard to the Senior Building Inspector position Councilmember Dawson inquired whether the
current Building Inspector would be promoted to that position. Mr. Bowman answered the current
Building Inspector could make that transition as he was very experienced, multi -talented and multi -
licensed.
Councilmember Dawson asked whether it was anticipated at the time of the last negotiations that the
increases for the Inventory Control Assistant, Senior Plans Examiner and Senior Building Inspector
positions would occur this year. Mr. Bowman answered the Union and management had begun working
on career progression for certain positions before Human Resources Director Brent Hunter retired.
Councilmember Dawson invited members of the Finance Committee (Councilmembers Orvis and Marin)
to describe the Finance Committee's review and whether they were provided the information regarding
comparables. Councilmember Dawson indicated she was uncomfortable approving the ordinance tonight
if the Finance Committee had not reviewed comparables. Councilmember Orvis responded the Finance
Committee received a great deal of information and he "grilled" staff. It was his understanding that the
increases were market -driven.
Council President Plunkett asked whether the Finance Committee's recommendation was unanimous.
Councilmembers Orvis and Marin answered yes.
Councilmember Wilson referred to Councilmember Orvis' comment that the increases were market -
driven, questioning how that could be the case in these economic times. He asked whether staff was
having difficulty filling positions with qualified applicants. Mr. Bowman answered yes, the increases
were both for recognition of career progression for existing employees as well as the market for skilled
labor force. He explained the City had been unable to fill the Plans Examiner position despite repeated
attempts over the past year. With regard to the Senior Building Inspector position, he noted this would
provide the existing Building Inspector an opportunity for career progression and retain him in the City's
employment.
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Councilmember Wilson asked when staff last advertised for the Senior Plans Examiner position and
whether staff had researched the market for Building Inspector position. Mr. Bowman was unable to
provide the number of open Building Inspector positions in the region. With regard to the Plans
Examiner position, Mr. Bowman advised staff had ceased advertising the position approximately four
months ago when there was no response to the position. He noted this was a difficult position to fill
because it was very technical, applicants must know the City's code well and it was an office position.
He noted applicants may be interested in a field inspector position, but there was a tremendous difference
between a Plans Examiner who did plan checks in the office and a Field Inspector.
Hearing no further questions of staff, Mayor Haakenson remanded the matter to Council for action.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, FOR
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 3497. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The ordinance
approved reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING PROVISIONS
OF ORDINANCE NO. 3478 ANNUAL SALARY ORDINANCE FOR BUDGET YEAR 2004, AND
FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
9. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Haakenson had no report.
10. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS ON OUTSIDE COMMITTEE/BOARD MEETINGS.
Councilmember Moore reported the Community Outreach Committee (Councilmembers Marin, Olson
and she) met late last week to discuss a potential work plan. A report will be made to the Council next
week with regard to the work plan. She hoped following that discussion, the committee could invite
citizens to apply to participate on the committee.
Councilmember Moore reported Councilmember Olson and she attended the SeaShore transportation
forum meeting where the complications of the Regional Transportation Improvement District (RTID)
vote were discussed. She commented on the complexity of the RTID vote, noting negotiations were
continuing between Snohomish, King and Pierce County. SeaShore recently decided to retain their initial
recommendation to RTID — prioritize, spend funds carefully, and avoid getting into battles between cities
over smaller projects by allocating funds to larger projects.
Councilmember Moore reported on a Homeland Security briefing she attended in Snohomish County,
relaying her impression that a tremendous staff at Snohomish County was working on homeland security
issues.
Councilmember Moore commented the City had the greatest staff of any city in Puget Sound or
Washington, they were top notch professionals. She referred to the comment at last week's Council
meeting regarding Councilmember Marin's Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) violations, advising
that the PDC employee who had been quoted indicated he was misrepresented and all the charges against
Councilmember Marin were dismissed. She commended each Councilmember for being among the best
elected officials in the region, noting Edmonds Councilmembers were intelligent, articulate, cared for the
community and worked hard to represent the community.
Councilmember Marin reported the Health District received a report from the Pierce County Tacoma
Health District who are leading the secondhand smoke initiative in an effort to protect employees. The
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Program and Policy Committee of the Health District proposed drafting a resolution for approval by the
Health Board in support of Initiative 890 which most closely resembles the work done by Pierce County
Tacoma Health District.
Councilmember Marin reported the Public Health District retreat included prioritization of the Health
District's 47 programs in an effort to identify weaker programs that could be cut if required by budget
cuts. He noted this was a very agonizing process and at the conclusion of the discussion, he reminded his
colleagues that his observation of many of the programs indicated there was not a bad program, only that
some had higher mandates or served a higher population.
Councilmember Marin reported Community Transit was planning more service changes. He reported on
a recent bus trip from 196`h to the Lynnwood Park & Ride and transferring to a bus to Everett. He
recalled frustration that has been voiced by the public with regard to empty buses. His experience
revealed that although the bus he caught on 196th was empty when he boarded, it was nearly full when it
reached the Lynnwood Park & Ride. He noted this was repeated when he boarded the bus at the
Lynnwood Park & Ride to Everett. He concluded Community Transit was doing great work; tomorrow
he planned to ask the Program Policy Committee to prepare a composite map of all routes serving
Edmonds and connecting to other bus routes to provide a visual of route options.
Councilmember Wilson reported Snohomish County Tomorrow planned to meet tomorrow evening, one
of the items on the agenda was proposed revisions to the operating policies of Snohomish County
Tomorrow that would further diminish the role of Snohomish County Tomorrow in the countywide
planning process. He invited Councilmembers to provide him feedback. He noted there appeared to be
reluctance and resistance to making changes; however, there had been a fair amount of turnover in
Snohomish County Tomorrow following recent elections and there was not as much history among
members. He noted another item on the Snohomish County Tomorrow agenda was an action item related
to a recommendation on regional transportation projects to the Puget Sound Regional Council for federal
funding competition; one of the projects was the Edmonds Crossing. Planning Manager Rob Chave noted
the Snohomish County Council was holding a continued public hearing on the proposed amendments
regarding Snohomish County Tomorrow on April 28 at 10:30 a.m. He invited Councilmembers to
forward any comments to staff prior to the meeting.
Councilmember Olson commented the Community Outreach Committee was fortunate to have
Councilmember Moore serving on the committee. Because of her background in TV and her connections,
the committee would be able to do some exciting things with Channel 21.
COUNCILMEMBER DAWSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN, TO
EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER WILSON FROM THE MARCH 6 AND MARCH 20 MEETINGS.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-1), COUNCILMEMBER WILSON ABSTAINED.
Councilmember Dawson reported on the Homeland Security briefing, concurring with Councilmember
Moore that she was more comfortable rather than less following the briefing due to the excellent
Snohomish County staff who were working on homeland security issues. She looked forward to working
with Snohomish County in the future to provide the City's perspective on the process. She advised there
would be an exercise for local officials on May 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as well as a session in
the evening. She offered to forward additional information to Councilmembers.
Councilmember Dawson reported Councilmember Marin and she serve on the LEOFF Disability Board
along with representatives from the Fire and Police LEOFF 1 and a community member. She advised
term limits will soon prevent one Union representative from serving. The Board plans to ask the Council
to reconsider the term limit ordinance.
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Councilmember Dawson reported the SnoCom retreat included approval of a contract with the Union that
has been under negotiation for over a year. She offered to provide copies of the contract for interested
Councilmembers. She noted the contract was beneficial for employees as well as member cities. She
stated the retreat also included a lengthy discussion regarding the Interlocal Agreement between member
cities. By the end of the retreat, a tentative Interlocal Agreement was agreed upon and it was agreed to
consider weightier issues in the future. She advised a copy of the Interlocal Agreement would be
provided to the Council as soon as it was available. Unless the Council wanted a presentation from
SnoCom, she suggested scheduling authorization for Fire Chief Tomberg and she to approve the
Interlocal Agreement on the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Orvis reported the March 29 and April 12 Port Commission meetings included
discussion regarding their Master Plan, a new art policy and replacing their existing building. The Port
also agreed to expend funds on the Harbor Square clean-up. Councilmember Orvis thanked the Port for
agreeing to allocate $10,000 to assist Team Edmonds, an organization whose goal was to market
downtown Edmonds with the hope of improving business in downtown and the waterfront. He noted the
Port also agreed to construct four new view cutouts along the waterfront for citizens' enjoyment.
Mayor Haakenson noted the Council approved the Consent Agenda weekly which consisted of items that
they unanimously approved and did not need further discussion. He pointed out tonight's Consent
Agenda included Authorization for the Mayor to approve contracts for the Edmonds Garden & Summer
Markets, Edmonds Arts Festival, Taste of Edmonds, Hot Autumn Nites Automobile Show and
Celebration, and Fourth of July parade and fireworks display. He noted the Edmonds Chamber of
Commerce was accepting donations for the fireworks display.
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With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
XMMOAYCENSON, MAYOR
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SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex
250 5t" Avenue North
7:00 - 10:00 D.M.
APRIL 27, 2004
7:00 p.m. - Call to Order
Flag Salute
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Consent Agenda Items
(A) Roll Call
(B) . Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2004.
(C) Approval of claim checks #70602 through #70744 for the week of April 19,
2004, in the amount of $271,998.49. Approval of payroll direct deposits and
checks #37996 through #38081 for the pay period April 1 through April 15,
2004, in the amount of $963,725.54.*
*Note: Claims information may be viewed electronically at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
(D) Authorization for the Mayor to sign Contract with the Edmonds -South
Snohomish County Historical Society for the Edmonds Garden & Summer
Markets.
(E) Authorization for the Mayor to sign Contract with the Edmonds Arts Festival
Association for the Arts Festival.
(F) Authorization for the Mayor to sign Contract with the Greater Edmonds
Chamber of Commerce for the Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Display.
(G) Authorization for the Mayor to sign Contract with the Greater Edmonds
Chamber of Commerce for the Taste of Edmonds.
(H) Authorization for the Mayor to sign Contract with the Greater Edmonds
Chamber of Commerce for the Hot Autumn Nites Automobile Show and
Celebration.
(1) Proposed Resolution commending David Dwyer, Student Representative.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
April 27, 2004
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(J) Proposed Ordinance adopting a Six -Year Capital Improvement Plan for the
years 2004 through 2009.
(K) Proposed Ordinance amending the Edmonds City Code to repeal and reenact
Chapters 8.51 Edmonds Emplovee Permit Parking Program and Chapter 17.50
Off -Street Parking Regulations in order to better conform the City's downtown
parking policy and programs to the needs of the City.
(L) Proclamation in honor of Municipal Clerk's Week, May 2 - May 8, 2004.
3. ( 5 Min.) Presentation of Resolution to David Dwyer, Student Representative.
4. ( 5 Min.) Proclamation in honor of the Ninth Annual Scandinavian Festival Day in
Edmonds, Saturday, May 8, 2004.
5. (15 Min.) Presentation on the Rotary bandshell project and authorization for Mayor to
sign License and Volunteer Agreement with Rotary Club of Edmonds
Daybreakers.
6. Audience Comments (3 Minute Limit Per Person)*
*Regarding matters not listed on the Agenda as Closed Record Review or as Public Hearings.
7. (15 Min.) Presentation on draft Hazard Mitigation Plan.
8. (10 Min.) Proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3478, Annual Salary Ordinance
for Budget Year 2004, to allow for the positions of Economic Development
Director and Human Resources Manager (approved in the 2004 budget). The
new Ordinance also allows changes to two other positions in order to maintain
their comparable salary position within our region. In addition, approval is
requested to reclassify 7 positions as per the recommendations of the Finance
Committee.
9. ( 5 Min.) Mayor's Comments
10. (15 Min.) Individual Council reports on outside committee/board meetings.
ADJOURN
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