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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. Edmonds City Council Draft Minutes April 27, 2004 Page 1 (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. Edmonds City Council Draft Minutes April 27, 2004 Page 2 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 Edmonds City Council Draft Minutes April 27, 2004 Page 3 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 Edmonds City Council Draft Minutes April 27, 2004 Page 4 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 Edmonds City Council Draft Minutes April 27, 2004 Page 5 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. Edmonds City Council Draft Minutes April 27, 2004 Page 6 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. Edmonds City Council Draft Minutes April 27, 2004 Page 7 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 Edmonds City Council Draft Minutes April 27, 2004 Page 8 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. Edmonds City Council Draft Minutes April 27, 2004 Page 9 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. 1 With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. XMMOAYCENSON, MAYOR I SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes April 27, 2004 Page 10 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. Page 1 of 2 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 27, 2004 Page 2 of 2 (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 Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Please contact the City Clerk at (425) 771-0245 with 24 hours advance notice for special accommodations. The Council Agenda as well as a delayed telecast of the meeting appears on cable television Government Access Channel 21.