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02/25/2003 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES February 25, 2003 The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Gary Haakenson in the Council Chambers, 250 5tb Avenue North, Edmonds, followed by the flag salute. ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Gary Haakenson, Mayor Dave Earling, Council President Jeff Wilson, Councilmember Michael Plunkett, Councilmember Lora Petso, Councilmember Dave Orvis, Councilmember Richard Marin, Councilmember Deanna Dawson, Councilmember APPROVAL OF AGENDA STAFF PRESENT David Stern, Chief of Police Duane Bowman, Development Serv. Director Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Director Rob Chave, Planning Manager Stephen Koho, Treatment Plant Manager Dave Gebert, City Engineer Scott Snyder, City Attorney Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst. Jeannie Dines, Recorder COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN, TO ADD AS AGENDA ITEM 3A, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL EXPRESSING Change SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED LEGISLATION BEFORE THE WASHINGTON STATE Agenda to LEGISLATURE AMENDING RCW 35.58.320, RELATING TO METROPOLITAN MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS AND THE SITING OF ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES," AND ADDING AS AGENDA ITEM 3B, "A REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF STERN REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DOG & CAT ORDINANCE." MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAWSON, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows: Approve (A) ROLL CALL /7/03 Minutes (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL RETREAT MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7 AND 8, 2003 Ap 18/03e (C) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 18, 2003 Minutes (D) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #61062 THROUGH #61141 FOR THE WEEK OF Approve Claim FEBRUARY 17, 2003, IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,768.53. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL Checks DIRECT DEPOSITS AND CHECKS #35108 THROUGH #35189 FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2003, IN THE AMOUNT OF $894,811.97. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 25, 2003 Page 1 laim for Damages (E) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM DONALD E. BERTRAM ($443.12). tment te-micals (F) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED FEBRUARY 14, 2003 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TREATMENT PLANT CHEMICALS AND AWARD TO PIONEER AMERICAS, LLC FOR SUPPLYING SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE. Treatment (G) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED FEBRUARY 14, 2003 FOR THE PURCHASE OF Plant Chemicals TREATMENT PLANT CHEMICALS AND AWARD TO NORTHSTAR CHEMICALS, INC. FOR SUPPLYING SODIUM HYDROXIDE AND SODIUM BISULFITE. Treatment Plant (H) REPORT ON QUOTES RECEIVED FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICAL STORAGE Chemicals TANKS FOR THE TREATMENT PLANT AND AWARD TO FIBREX CORPORATION FOR $40,334.00. Seashore ransporta- (I) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT FOR THE ion Forum SEASHORE TRANSPORTATION FORUM. Council Chambers (.n REPORT ON BIDS OPENED FEBRUARY 18, 2003 FOR THE CITY COUNCIL Audio/ CHAMBERS AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AUDIO Video VISUAL FRONTIERS. uip Equipment ui 3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, complimented the City on the update to Channel 21. Mr. Rutledge remarked the minutes of the Council retreat did not reflect the information provided vy Lid regarding the library. He concluded his comments by pointing out the need for a community group to ft campaign for a Levy Lid Lift. Ray Martin, 18704 941h Avenue W, Edmonds, expressed concern with Mayor Haakenson's reaction Alliance for last week following his remarks regarding the Alliance not paying rent. Mr. Martin acknowledged that Economic g g g p Y g g Develop- although his source was incorrect, his source was a city department head. He objected to Mayor ent Haakenson's attempt to condemn all his recent arguments based on this one small error which was attributable to city staff. He objected to Mayor Haakenson's attempt to mollify him later that week; pointing out it was bad manners to lose one's temper in public and attempt to make amends in private. Mr. Martin continued to question whether the Alliance paid rent regularly and requested a record of the Alliance's rent payments as well as a membership list for the Alliance. Petition for Rhonda Gendron, 9829 2391h Place SW, Edmonds, expressed frustration with the hazards of the crosswalk existing crossing to the Frances Anderson Center. She explained most people crossed at the wheelchair t Anderson ramp in front of the Anderson Center to avoid the lengthy walk to reach the crosswalk in front of the Center library. She relayed her numerous conversations with Traffic Engineer Darrell Smith regarding the installation of a mid -block crosswalk at the wheelchair ramp in front of the Anderson Center. Due to her frustration and the unenthusiastic reception by the City to her suggestion for a mid -block crossway due to the liabilities it posed, she circulated a petition and collected 303 signatures in the past three weeks. She suggested a mid -block crosswalk with in -ground lighting and a bulb -out to improve visibility with a flashing light above and additional "Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalks" signs preceding the crosswalk. She noted Mr. Smith recently indicated a 3-way stop sign at the corner of 7th may be an alternative to Lslow vehicles traveling uphill. ility Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, referred to a newspaper article regarding utility boxes, °ehises and urged the Council, when considering utility franchises, to utilize available controls to protect the Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 25, 2003 Page 2 Council community. He expressed concern with the potential for tall poles with other boxes on top, higher than Retreat the building height, and looking much like a structure. Next, Mr. Hertrich remarked on the brevity of the Minutes Council retreat minutes, pointing out he had to listen to the tapes of the meeting to obtain the information provided at the retreat regarding economic development on Hwy. 99, downtown, heights on the first floor, etc. With regard to the Historic Preservation Commission, Mr. Hertrich recalled City Attorney Historic Scott Snyder suggestion that consideration be given to the nonconforming use provisions in the Code that Preservation were a disincentive to historic preservation. He urged Councilmember Plunkett, a member of the Commission Historic Preservation Commission, to ensure that information was forwarded to the Planning Board. Council Council President Earling explained abbreviated minutes were requested of the two-day Council retreat Retreat due to the substantial minutes that would result from approximately ten hours of discussion at the retreat. Minutes He pointed out the audio tapes of the retreat were available for anyone interested in more detail. Historic Councilmember Plunkett commented the Historic Preservation Commission agreed with Mr. Hertrich Preservation regarding changes that needed to be made to the nonconforming and variance provisions of the code. He Commission advised that the incentive subcommittee was considering that issue. 3A. RESOLUTION NO. 1038 OF THE CITY COUNCIL EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED es#1038 LEGISLATION BEFORE THE WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE AMENDING RCW Support for 35.58.320, RELATING TO METROPOLITAN MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS AND THE SITING Legislation OF ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES Relating to Metropolitan Municipal Mayor Haakenson read the Resolution into the record: Corporations and the Siting of WHEREAS, the citizens of the State of Washington have a constitutional right to have Essential their elected officials make land use decisions affecting their lives and property; and Public Facilities WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act prohibits local preclusion of essential public facilities; and WHEREAS, the Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan states that a proposal to site an essential public facility should be consistent with the comprehensive plan of the prospective host community, should include a significant share of the host community's population in its service area, and will require a review of the overall concentration of essential public facilities within Snohomish County to avoid placing an undue burden on any one community; and WHEREAS, the Washington Administrative Code requires proposals involving difficulties in the siting of essential public facilities to follow the development regulation of the jurisdiction involved, require an evaluation of feasible and alternative sites, and seek equity in geographical distribution; and WHEREAS, the development regulations of a jurisdiction pertaining to the siting of essential public facilities shall be consistent with and implement the process for the siting of essential public facilities set forth in the jurisdiction's comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, two measures introduced in the Washington State Legislature in the 2003- 2004 Biennium will amend - RCW 35.58.320, requiring no eminent domain action of a metropolitan municipal corporation for an essential public facility may take place outside its component county without first going through the county or city essential public facility siting process NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.: The City Council of the City of Edmonds calls upon the Washington State Legislature to enact Senate Bill 5078/House Bill 1000, providing that a metropolitan municipal corporation shall not condemn lands for an essential public facility at a location outside its component county without first going through the siting of an essential public facility process in the county or city in which the proposed facility is to be located. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 25, 2003 Page 3 At the recommendation of City Attorney Scott Snyder that the Council take public comment prior to taking action on the resolution, Mayor Haakenson invited the public to comment. Robert Freeman, 622 71h Avenue S, Edmonds, a Director of the Washington Tea Party, expressed support for the resolution, explaining both the House and Senate committees have held hearings on the bills but neither bill has emerged from committee. He recalled Snohomish County Council approved a resolution of support and he urged the Council to approve the resolution. John Quast, 15714 75th Place W, Edmonds, spoke in support of the resolution, noting it was vital and timely to stop the current process. He urged the Council to approve the resolution. There were no other members of the public present who wished to provide comment on the resolution. COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, FOR APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION. Councilmember Dawson suggested a friendly amendment that the Legislature pass the bill without amendment, noting there were some amendments being suggested that would not be beneficial and weaken the bill's chances in court. Councilmember Plunkett indicated he would not support the friendly amendment as it speculated on amendments that may be offered. Councilmember Dawson withdrew her friendly amendment and personally urged the Legislature to pass the bill as it was currently worded. Council President Earling suggested Mayor Haakenson's cover letter accompanying the resolution indicate a preference that the bill be adopted without any amendments. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Implementa- 3B. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF STERN REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ion of the DOG & CAT ORDINANCE Dog & Cat Ordinance police Chief David Stern described efforts to develop a policy for Police personnel regarding how to physically implement the procedure, particularly handling of funds, receipt of funds, creation of an audit trail, etc. Staff is working with Administrative Services Director Peggy Hetzler to set up accounting procedures and transferring funds into the Animal Benefit Fund. In addition, staff is working with City Attorney Scott Snyder to draft contract language with providers of veterinary services. rd# 3441 4. SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, Granting GRANTING TO AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, LLC, AN OREGON AT&T fireless a LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, DB/A AT&T WIRELESS BY AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES, Master Use INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ITS MEMBER, A MASTER USE AGREEMENT, TO Agreement INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES WITHIN A CERTAIN DESIGNATED PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, STATE OF WASHINGTON, PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RIGHTS, DUTIES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mayor Haakenson advised the Council had the first reading of the ordinance last week and would ' deliberate on the ordinance tonight. He advised Lori Chase, a representative from AT&T, was present to answer questions. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 25, 2003 Page 4 City Attorney Scott Snyder explained franchise/right-of-way use permits authorized the use of the City's right-of-way for micro cells. He noted these were not lattice structures or monopoles but were typically attached to utility poles. He explained this was a right to use the City's right-of-way, however, each individual facility was subject to regulation under the City's zoning code. Mr. Snyder referenced Section 1D of the franchise agreement which indicated that all facilities, now and in the future, must be approved pursuant to Chapter 20.50 of the Edmonds Community Development Code. He explained that section provided for sheltering and camouflaging and Section 20.50.020.1) provided that shelters or cabinets used to house equipment shall be contained wholly within a building or structure or otherwise appropriately concealed, camouflaged or located underground. He noted facilities were also subject to the City's height limitations in any zone and there were restrictions on micro and macro facilities that could be located in residential neighborhoods. Mr. Snyder noted that in addition to revenue, these facilities were a good idea for the City because smaller scale facilities located throughout the community on existing utility poles avoid the need for big facilities such as lattice towers that have a greater impact .on communities. If a better idea arises in the future or there is a need to respond to citizens' concerns, Section 22 of the right-of-way use permit provides that the City can implement future regulation of any type it wants regarding location, elevation, manner of construction, and maintenance of any facilities. COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, FOR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO.3441. Councilmember Wilson observed the manner in which the ordinance was crafted provided protection for the community. He referred to the newspaper article and a quote from Paul Roberts, the Planning Director for the City of Everett, indicting that it was difficult for regulations to keep pace because technology moved so quickly. He suggested the Planning Board evaluate the City's regulations on a quarterly basis to ensure they kept pace with technology. Mr. Snyder advised Senior Planner Steve Bullock was tasked with that review. He suggested the Planning Board could be directed to evaluate the City's regulations or Mr. Bullock asked to provide the Council a periodic update. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETSO, TO REQUEST THE PLANNING BOARD REVIEW THE CITY'S CURRENT REGULATIONS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS TO ENSURE THEY WERE KEEPING PACE WITH TECHNOLOGY AND ADDRESS ANY POTENTIAL CONCERNS WITH REGARD TO THE PLACEMENT AND SITING OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND REPORT TO THE COUNCIL AT THE MEETING FOLLOWING THE PLANNING BOARD'S REVIEW. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Library 5. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE LIBRARY ROOF AND WATERPROOFING oo£and REPAIR PROJECT Water- proofing Repair City Engineer Dave Gebert recalled in August 2001, the Council authorized the sale of Limited Tax Project General Obligation Bonds to fund high priority capital projects. One of the projects identified to be accomplished with the bond proceeds was the library roof repair. The original intent of the project was repair of the west plaza roof, the area immediately over the library building. A $600,000 budget was established with 50% provided by Sno-Isle Library and the remaining 50% paid by the City. Mr. Gebert explained the project began with a preliminary engineering study. The results of the study identified (in addition to the need to repair the west plaza roof), the need for waterproofing and repairs Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 25, 2003 Page 5 including the east plaza roof (over the garage), repair of the roof above the Plaza Room, kitchen, lobby and mechanical room, and a number of building exterior envelope repairs including sealing the block, sealing windows, sealing cracks, repairing blocks, etc. as the study determined that water was seeping through the walls in addition to the roof. Mr. Gebert explained the design was nearly complete and plans were to advertise for construction bids in March and accomplish construction between June 24 and September 30, a window of time that was workable for Parks & Recreation Department events. The current cost estimate for the west plaza roof was within the $600,000 budget, however, the current estimate for the total repairs was $1,050,000. He indicated the Council packet included a breakdown of the estimate for each component of the project. He pointed out funding was adequate for the original scope of the project, the west plaza roof, however, it was approximately $450,000 short to accomplish all the identified repairs. Mr. Gebert explained prioritization of the work items indicated the highest priority was the west plaza roof followed by the exterior building envelope repairs, the roof repairs above the Plaza Room, kitchen, lobby and mechanical room. The total estimated budget for those items was approximately $765,000. The other work items, including repairs over the east plaza (over the garage) and minor repairs to a sun screen over the west part of the building were determined to be a lower priority because they did not impact the interior of the building. Staffs recommendation was to defer the lower priority projects. Mr. Gebert explained that consideration of a number of funding scenarios to fund the highest priority work items revealed there were sufficient funds in the 330 Capital Fund, the fund established for the bond proceeds. He explained the available funds were the result of significant cost savings in the Frances Anderson Center electrical project, and deferring the Frances Anderson Center seismic project due to the uncertainty of FEMA grant funding in 2004-2005 that was required to complete that project. Mr. Gebert explained the exterior building envelope repairs include sealing the concrete brick walls. He mentioned previous unsuccessful efforts to seal the walls with clear sealer, explaining that in this case an opaque coating will be applied. He explained that although the existing color would be matched as closely as possible, there would be some difference in appearance. The Architectural Design Board considered this issue and approved the application for coating of the concrete block. Mr. Gebert advised that the Finance Committee and the Community Services/Development Services Committee were briefed regarding staff s recommendation that the Council increase the budget for the library roof and waterproofing project from the $600,000 budget to $765,000. It is also recommended Council authorize staff to call for bids for the west plaza roof and exterior building envelope repairs, and authorize staff to advertise for bids for a second contract, for repairs to the roof over the Plaza Room, lobby, kitchen and mechanical room. Councilmember Dawson noted staffs report to the Council committees indicated another potential funding source was seeking additional funding from Sno-Isle. Mr. Gebert advised the Finance and Public Works Directors have contacted Sno-Isle. Sno-Isle attended and participated in the Finance Committee meeting and indicated they were not inclined to contribute any further funding for this project. Councilmember Dawson recalled a committee was being formed to determine who paid for what at the library and suggested funding for these repairs be added to that discussion. Mr. Gebert advised he would forward that message to Public Works Director Noel Miller and Finance Director Peggy Hetzler but pointed out there was insufficient time to wait for a decision from Sno-Isle due to the limited period of time in which to perform the work. Councilmember Dawson recommended staff pursue negotiations with Sno-Isle while proceeding with the bid. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 25, 2003 Page 6 COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIN, TO INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR THE LIBRARY ROOF AND BUILDING WATERPROOFING REPAIR PROJECT TO $765,000, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE WEST PLAZA ROOF REPAIRS AND THE BUILDING EXTERIOR ENVELOPE WATERPROOFING REPAIRS, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A SEPARATE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR REPAIRS TO THE ROOF ABOVE THE UPSTAIRS PLAZA ROOM, LOBBY, KITCHEN, AND MECHANICAL ROOM. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF PRELIMINARY COUNTYWIDE AND EDMONDS GROWTH ountywide TARGETS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR GROWTH POLICIES AND THE EDMONDS and Edmonds COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Growth Targets Planning Manager Rob Chave advised Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT) requested cities choose an initial planning target for planning over the next two years. Each jurisdiction was required to do a Comprehensive Plan update by the end of 2004. He referred to State goals and regional goals which include countywide planning policies that identify overall goals and policies that were developed via a collaborative planning process with all jurisdictions. These planning policies also included growth targets, and each jurisdiction had its own growth target. He explained existing Comprehensive Plans were based on growth targets adopted by SCT in 1994 for the period 1994 — 2012. In addition to updating their Comprehensive Plans by 2004, jurisdictions planning under GMA were required to use new State projections to 2025 provided by the State Office of Financial Management (OFM). He explained growth has been tracking with the 2012 targets, however, the growth that has been experienced is at the lower end of the range projected by OFM to 2025. Mr. Chave explained that in 1994, each county in the State planning under GMA was provided a projected population target for 2012; this time, however, OFM has offered a range. Mr. Chave displayed a comparison of OFM projections for Snohomish County, current growth, old growth targets, and the three ranges. He pointed out the concern was that if planning continued as is, it could be planning for a range that was too low. Mr. Chave displayed a graph of Edmonds growth targets versus historical growth, identifying the low OFM range (44,000) and the high OFM range (47,000), and the City's capacity as illustrated by the Buildable Lands analysis. He pointed out the low range was consistent with the City's capacity but the high range was above the City's capacity. He noted the historical population growth in Edmonds was due primarily to annexation. Mr. Chave advised the City must report to SCT its initial planning target by April 1, 2003. Staff recommends the City choose the low end of the range for its initial planning target, a target population of 44,880 in 2025. The City's current population is 39,460, and the target population of 44,880 provides for an increase of 5,400 residents over the next 20+ years. He noted the low end of the range was selected as it was consistent with the City's capacity, consistent with the goals and policies in the existing Comprehensive Plan, and did not preclude the City from proposing a higher growth target during the Comprehensive Plan update. Mr. Chave explained the next steps were for each jurisdiction to report to SCT their initial planning target by April 1, 2003. SCT would then review and consolidate the initial targets and measure consistency with OFM projections and with countywide planning policies. SCT will make a recommendation to the Snohomish County Council in approximately June 2003 and the Snohomish County Council will adopt the initial growth targets for 2025 in approximately September 2003. Mr. Chave explained that after all jurisdictions completed their Comprehensive Plan updates, SCT would Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 25, 2003 Page 7 evaluate the plans and ensure that collectively they would accommodate the growth that was projected to occur in Snohomish County over the next 20 years. Mr. Chave explained the Planning Board was conducting a concurrent review and would hold a public hearing on February 26 regarding preliminary growth targets. Staff recommends the results of the Planning Board's public hearing and comments from the Council be used to draft a letter for Council consideration on the Consent Agenda prior to the April 1 deadline. He advised the public hearing was not a requirement but the Planning Board wanted to solicit public input. He noted the Council also had the option of holding a public hearing although it was not a requirement. Councilmember Orvis asked whether the actual growth target would be provided by Snohomish County. Mr. Chave explained a range had been provided and cities were asked to choose an appropriate range. He expected that unless a number of jurisdictions did something unusual, when the initial growth targets were compiled, they would be sufficient to accommodate the growth that was projected to occur in Snohomish County over the next 20 years. Councilmember Orvis asked whether the capacity assumed four lots per acre or current zoning. Mr. Chave answered it used current zoning. Councilmember Petso observed the materials provided appeared to suggest that the City should also select a target range for employment growth and asked whether any planning would be done regarding employment. Mr. Chave answered the low end of the employment growth range would also be selected as the numbers in Snohomish County projections were very aggressive. He explained that during the two year Comprehensive Plan update, employment targets would be considered more closely, particularly by the Hwy. 99 task force. Councilmember Petso asked whether the employment growth target was similar to the population growth target in that if the City did not meet the target, it could be threatened with the requirement to adopt reasonable measures. Mr. Chave acknowledged it was possible, but explained most of the focus had been on population growth targets and little attention had been paid to employment. He noted if the City was unable to meet its employment targets and if one of the regional goals was more employment where people lived, a regional investment in Edmonds would be appropriate. Councilmember Petso asked what would occur if there were a conflict such as raising the ceiling height on the first floor of downtown buildings to allow for retail or restaurant use which may result in a loss of housing downtown. Mr. Chave answered it was the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan to make those choices. He recommended those choices, policy direction and tradeoffs be clarified in the Comprehensive Plan during the two year update process. He noted this would be a significant update to the Comprehensive Plan and an opportunity to reassess the City's policies. Councilmember Marin asked how many dwelling units the low range growth target represented. Mr. Chave answered it was approximately two persons per dwelling unit, or approximately 2,500 dwelling units. He noted this was within the City's building capacity. Councilmember Marin noted the graphs indicated Edmonds had only a slight increase in growth compared with other jurisdictions. He suspected this reflected that Edmonds was nearly built out and did not have available land for new development. Mr. Chave agreed, commenting the additional 5,400 residents for Edmonds over the next 20 years was similar to ranges for other jurisdictions such as Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and Mill Creek. Councilmember Marin supported staff s proposal to select the low range growth target. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 25, 2003 Page 8 Councilmember Wilson inquired whether the City was currently meeting its employment forecast. Mr. Chave answered southwest Snohomish County collectively had been tracking with projections for population and employment targets; however, Edmonds itself has not. He noted there were many reasons for this including limited capacity and development tended to go elsewhere due to high land values in Edmonds. He noted the two year update process would include consideration of whether it was reasonable to assume the City's population would reach capacity. Conversely, Edmonds had a great deal of capacity for employment due to the underutilization of development along Hwy. 99. He noted one of the tasks would be to ensure the City had the policies and development regulations to promote employment and make the case regionally that in order to have urban areas such as Edmonds reach its potential for employment, there needed to be significantly more regional investment into this area. Councilmember Wilson asked whether adjoining jurisdictions resented Edmonds for not carrying their share. Mr. Chave answered he had overheard comments along those lines. He noted cities on the urban/rural edge who do not want urban development in their area often feel urban cities were not doing enough. He noted these comments were not directed at Edmonds but at urban cities collectively. Councilmember Wilson recalled that sentiment was expressed by jurisdictions at the SCT retreat. For Councilmember Wilson, Mr. Chave explained the City was obtaining urban level density in developments that occurred but not as much development was occurring as the projections indicated should be occurring. Councilmember Wilson inquired whether the population trend forecast from OFM was done on an annual basis or in conjunction with the census. Mr. Chave answered major revisions in the population trend forecasts were done periodically, approximately every five years. Councilmember Wilson concurred with the conservative approach suggested by staff with regard to population forecasts. He questioned whether the population forecasts could be accomplished in view of the economy. He suggested the City be more aggressive in generating new jobs and employment. Responding to Councilmember Plunkett, Mr. Chave stated the numbers on the Buildable Lands Summary represented population, not lots, therefore the potential was approximately 2,000 lots. Council President Earling inquired whether there had been any discussion with regard to population projections based on the debate that occurred at Snohomish County regarding the Buildable Lands information. Mr. Chave answered it was too early to tell. Councilmember Orvis asked what would occur if all jurisdictions selected the low end of the range and questioned why a jurisdiction would select a high range. Mr. Chave answered there were some jurisdictions with a large supply of vacant land and a great deal of capacity who wanted to aggressively attract growth and the accompanying economic development. Councilmember Petso indicated she was comfortable with being less aggressive with population targets but was not comfortable with ignoring the employment target as it could provide significant benefit to citizens by creating jobs as well as sales tax revenue. She recommended staff, Council, and other organizations such as the Alliance who were working on economic development get serious about revising current policies that did not allow retail in the retail core, parking requirements, percentages of buildings in the retail core that must be devoted to retail, etc. It was the consensus of the Council to accept staff s recommendation and have staff draft a letter to SCT for Council approval on a future Consent Agenda prior to the April 1 deadline. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 25, 2003 Page 9 7. MAYOR'S COMMENTS Mayor Haakenson had no report. 8. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS ON OUTSIDE COMMITTEEBOARD MEETINGS Council President Earling advised the Student Representative had been absent from meetings the past few weeks because her basketball team continued to move to the State Championship. Councilmember Dawson reported Councilmember Wilson, Councilmember Marin, Mayor Haakenson, and she were in Olympia last week and had an opportunity meet with Representatives and Senators Edmonds where progress was made on issues of importance to the City including funding for the Edmonds Crossing Project Crossing project. Port of Councilmember Wilson reported on the February 24 Port of Edmonds meeting, expressing his Edmonds appreciation to Community Services Director Stephen Clifton for his report to the Port on the Edmonds Crossing project and the opportunity provided for public comment. He advised the Port would be considering action on the revised alignment of the Edmonds Crossing project at their next meeting. Councilmember Petso announced a vacancy on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for a member from Lodging Tax an organization eligible to receive lodging tax funds. She explained the funds must be spent on tourism Advisory promotion; any organization eligible to receive funds could submit an applicant for appointment to the Committee committee. She advised the contact person was Linda Carl, Executive Assistant to the Mayor. Council President Earling advised in the federal transportation appropriations made last week, Senator mon g Murrays successful in obtaining $3.5 million for the Edmonds Crossing project. He expressed the ossing 3' g g p p oject Council's appreciation for Senator Murray's continued leadership and to Community Service Director Stephen Clifton and Executive Assistant Cindi Cruz for their efforts to advance the Edmonds Crossing proj ect. With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 25, 2003 Page 10 i a AGENDA - EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex 250 51" Avenue North 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. February 25, 2003 7:00 p.m. - Call to Order Flap Salute 1. Approval of Agenda 2. Consent Agenda Items (A) Roll Call (B) Approval of City Council Retreat Minutes of February 7 and 8, 2003. (C) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2003. (D) Approval of claim checks #61062 through #61141 for the week of February 17, 2003, in the amount of $124,768.53. Approval of payroll direct deposits and checks #35108 through #35189 for the period February 1 through February 15, 2003, in the amount of $894,811.97. (E) Acknowledge receipt of Claim for Damages from Donald E. Bertram ($443.12). (F) Report on bids opened February 14, 2003 for the purchase of Treatment Plant chemicals and award to Pioneer Americas, LLC for supplying sodium hypochlorite. (G) Report on bids opened February 14, 2003 for the purchase of Treatment Plant chemicals and award to Northstar Chemicals, Inc. for supplying sodium hydroxide and sodium bisulfite. (H) Report on quotes received for the purchase of chemical storage tanks for the Treatment Plant and award to Fibrex Corporation for $40,334.00. (1) Authorization for the Mayor to sign the Agreement for the SeaShore Transportation Forum. (J) Report on bids opened February 18, 2003 for the City Council Chambers audio/video equipment and award of contract to Audio Visual Frontiers. Page 1 of 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA February 25, 2003 Page 2 of 2 3. Audience Comments (3 Minute Limit Per Person)* *Regarding matters not listed as Closed Record Review or as Public Hearings. 4. (10 Min.) Second Reading: An Ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, granting to AT&T Wireless Services of Washington, LLC, an Oregon Limited Liability Company, D/B/A AT&T Wireless by AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its member, a Master Use. Agreement, to install, operate, and maintain wireless communication facilities within a certain designated public right-of-way of the City of Edmonds, State of Washington, prescribing certain rights, duties, terms, and conditions with respect thereto, and establishing an effective date. S. (15 Min.) Authorization to call for bids for the Library Roof and Waterproofing Repair Project. 6. (60 Min.) Review and discussion of preliminary countywide and Edmonds growth targets and implications for growth policies and the Edmonds Comprehensive Plan. 7. ( 5 Min.) Mayor's Comments 8. (15 Min.) Individual Council reports on outside committee/board meetings. ADJOURN Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. 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 AT&T Cable, Channel 21.