02/18/2003 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
February 18, 2003
Following a Special Meeting at 6:45 p.m. to interview a candidate for the Architectural Design Board,
the Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Haakenson in the Council
Chambers, 250 5tb Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Gary Haakenson, Mayor
Richard Marin, Council President Pro Tem
Jeff Wilson, Councilmember
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Lora Petso, Councilmember
Dave Orvis, Councilmember
Deanna Dawson, Councilmember
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Dave Earling, Council President
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Tom Tomberg, Fire Chief
David Stern, Chief of Police
Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director
Stephen Koho, Treatment Plant Manager
Dave Gebert, City Engineer
Cindi Cruz, Executive Administrative Assistant
Frances Chapin, Cultural Resources Coordinator
Zach Lell, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
DAWSON, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Council President Pro Tem Marin requested Item L be removed from the Consent Agenda.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
PETSO, FOR APPROVAL OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
Approve
/4/03 (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 2003
Minutes
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #60739 THROUGH #60905 FOR THE WEEK OF
pprove FEBRUARY 3, 2003, IN THE AMOUNT OF $229,318.60. APPROVAL OF CLAIM
]aim CHECKS #60906 THROUGH #61048 FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10, 2003, IN THE
becks AMOUNT OF $165,852.24. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSITS AND
CHECKS #35015 THROUGH #35106 FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 16 THROUGH
JANUARY 31, 2003, IN THE AMOUNT OF $776,329.81.
Liquor
Control (D) APPROVAL OF LIST OF EDMONDS BUSINESSES APPLYING FOR RENEWAL OF
Board THEIR LIQUOR LICENSES WITH WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR CONTROL
BOARD.
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h End (E) APPROVAL OF 2003 TAXI LICENSE FOR YELLOW CAB.
nse (F) APPROVAL OF 2003 TAXI LICENSE FOR NORTH END TAXI.
Police (G) APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF SURPLUS, UNCLAIMED PROPERTY HELD BY THE
Surplus, Unclaimed POLICE DEPARTMENT, UTILIZING THE SERVICES OF PROPERTY BUREAU, INC.,
Property AND APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH THAT AGENCY.
Esperance (H) APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO ESPERANCE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
Agreement SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 1.
th Fire
District 1 (I) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
Beach THE PORT OF EDMONDS FOR 2003 BEACH RANGER PROGRAM FUNDING.
Ranger
Program (J) AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD GRANTS TO LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS FOR
rants— PROMOTION OF ARTS EVENTS AND CULTURAL TOURISM.
Promote Art
Events (K) REPORT ON QUOTES RECEIVED FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICAL METERING
Chemical PUMPS FOR THE TREATMENT PLANT AND AWARD TO GOBLE SAMPSON FOR
Metering $49,955.00.
Pumps
(M) ORDINANCE NO. 3439 AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE SECTION 4.72.010,
rDEFINITIONS, SECTION (B) RELATING TO BUSINESS, TO CONFIRM EXCLUSION
meendd ECC .72, OF OCCUPATIONS LICENSED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3.20
Business
(N) ORDINANCE NO. 3440 EXTENDING A SIX MONTH INTERIM ORDINANCE
# 344o AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 20.35.080 IN
until ORDER TO CLARIFY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, INSTEAD OF THE HEARING
kes Final EXAMINER, SHALL MAKE FINAL DECISIONS ON PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
cisions
n PRDs DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Item L: Confirmation of the Mayor's Appointment of Jason Anderson to the Architectural Design Board
Council President Pro Tem Marin described Jason Anderson's background and experience, explaining
the Council interviewed Mr. Anderson prior to the Council meeting and agreed he was very qualified to
serve on the Architectural Design Board.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
Confirm WILSON, FOR APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM L. MOTION CARRIED
Appoint-
ment to the UNANIMOUSLY. The item approved is as follows:
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(L) CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF JASON ANDERSON TO THE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD
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ensive Plan HEARING ON THE STORMWATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Southwest 4. THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WILL NEED TO BE RESCHEDULED: PUBLIC
Edmonds HEARING ON THE SOUTHWEST EDMONDS BASIN STUDY
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5. PRESENTATION ON THE EDMONDS CROSSING MULTIMODAL CENTER PROJECT
Community Services Director Stephen Clifton introduced the Edmonds Crossing Team, Colleen Jolly,
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Tribal Liaison, Jeff Lundstrom, WSDOT;
Doug Playter, Project Manager, CH2M Hill; and Chris Keuss, Port of Edmonds.
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Mr. Clifton explained discussion regarding relocation of the Edmonds ferry terminal has occurred for
many years. An initial study regarding relocation of the terminal resulted in the preparation of a 1992
ferry relocation feasibility study which determined the Edmonds ferry terminal could be moved. In April
1992, the Edmonds Mayor (Laura Hall) convened a focus group on multimodal visioning which included
citizens in addition to representatives from agencies such as the Washington State Ferries (WSF),
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF), and
Amtrak. This meeting and numerous discussions between Edmonds and WSF culminated in the signing
of a Memorandum of Understanding in November 1993 which also included Community Transit (CT) to
foster a joint working relationship.
Mr. Clifton explained the Edmonds Crossing Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process began in
1993. Numerous locations along Puget Sound were studied between Shoreline and Mukilteo as potential
locations for siting the Edmonds Crossing project prior to issuing the draft EIS. In 1994, the Edmonds
City Council held public hearings on the proposed project which resulted in the City Council approving
the Downtown Waterfront Plan which specifically supports the Edmonds Crossing project at the Pt.
Edwards location. Since that time, the Edmonds Crossing Project Team has been implementing the
vision established by the Council including issuing a draft EIS in 1998. The project team has worked
with local, state and federal entities to address comments raised following the issuance of the draft EIS.
A formal presentation was given to the Council in 2000 to provide an update on activities and for the past
few years, a quarterly report has been provided to the Council highlighting specific activities related to
the project.
Mr. Clifton explained that in response to numerous comments on the draft EIS, the project team
developed a modified, preferred alternative. The City and WSDOT hosted an open house on January 22,
2003 to highlight the significant changes that have been proposed to the Edmonds Crossing since the
issuance of the draft EIS. Comments were also solicited on the changes as well as on the project in
general. He commented the project was well received by those attending the open house.
Mr. Clifton described the purpose of the Edmonds Crossing project including facilitating and transferring
between ferry, rail, and bus modes by integrating all three at one location; increasing public safety and
facilitating ferry loading and unloading operations by grade separating ferry traffic from rail;
reintegrating the downtown core and the waterfront by removing ferry traffic from the downtown area;
increasing the capacity of the ferry terminal to meet user demand with additional slips; and avoiding
queuing along SR 104 by providing sufficient vehicular storage capacity on site.
Mr. Clifton explained the draft EIS was issued in February 1998 and a public hearing held in April 1998.
Two alternatives were examined in the draft EIS, first Pt. Edwards where the pier alignment paralleled
the Unocal pier south of Marina Beach Park and traversed through the Marina Beach property. This was
identified as the preliminary preferred alternative. The second alternative, the mid -waterfront alternative,
traversed through the Port of Edmonds and Olympic Beach Park.
Mr. Clifton noted that some of the comments on the draft EIS were from affected tribes indicating that
ferry operations would disrupt fishing activity in a long-standing fishing area at the north end of Salmon
Management Area #10, creating an economic hardship for the tribes. Comments from federal agencies
conveyed that the project team must resolve tribal fishing issues prior to selecting a preferred alternative.
Mr. Clifton explained that coordination between agencies has been achieved via the use of an oversight
policy committee and technical advisory committee. Members of the committee include representatives
from the Offices of Senators Murray and Cantwell, Washington State 21St and 23rd legislative
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representatives; staff from WSDOT, WSF, CT, Washington State Transportation Commission; cities of
Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Woodway; Port of Edmonds; Kitsap County; and the Tulalip, Suquamish,
Swinomish and Lummi Tribes. He noted numerous other agencies have also been involved in the
project. Over the past 1'!z years, there has been extensive consultation with the Tribes; WSDOT Tribal
Liaison and Federal Highway Administrative and the outcome was the development of the modified Pt.
Edward alternative.
Colleen Jolly, WSDOT Tribal Liaison, commented on the efforts made to consult with the Tribes,
noting a year ago the project was not moving forward. She acknowledged the impact on the Tribes of the
relocation of the ferry terminal was unintended, noting that when the impact the location would have on
Salmon Management Area #10 was identified, changes were made to the project at the request of the
Suquamish Tribe in particular. The remaining Tribes, the Lummi, Swinomish, and Tulalip, agreed to
cooperate with whatever the Suquamish Tribe requested as they were the most impacted. She
commended the City and Mr. Clifton for the outreach to the Tribes and consideration of their concerns,
particularly the economic and treaty -protected concerns to create a project that would enhance fishing.
Mr. Clifton explained the primary difference between the draft EIS Pt. Edwards alternative and the
modified Pt. Edwards alternative would be a northern shift of the ferry pier to remove ferry operations
from the tribal fishing areas, Salmon Management Area #10. He explained the approach and the layout
of the multimodal terminal was generally unchanged from the draft EIS alternative. The ferry pier would
straddle a boundary between Marina Beach Park and the Port of Edmonds marina and the pier structure
would be high enough to allow continued use of the park and Port activities, specifically parking, the
grassy area of the park, and parking and boat storage and the pedestrian bridge in the marina.
Mr. Clifton displayed a view from Marina Beach Park looking west, 1) the existing view which includes
the Unocal pier, 2) the impeded views of the water and Olympic mountains if the draft EIS Pt. Edwards
alternative were constructed, and 3) the restored views of Puget Sound and Olympic mountains with the
proposed modified Pt. Edwards alternative. He displayed a view from the Edmonds marina looking
south, illustrating the proposed modified Pt. Edwards alternative and the view from the southern end of
the Port.
Mr. Clifton explained other design modifications made to the Pt. Edward alternative in response to public
and agency comments included a slip pier to enhance fish migration along the shoreline, a shorter pier
over water resulting in less vehicular storage over water, an increase in vehicular storage upland to
reduce potential for degradation of water quality, enclosing the pedestrian walkway, daylighting lower
Willow Creek to enhance salmon habitat and creating a community amenity, elimination of the exclusive
busway between railroad tracks and Edmonds Marsh to avoid filling of the wetland, redesign of the Pine
Street intersection to improve efficiency to the terminal and construction of a large bottomless culvert at
Pine Street to restore fish passage and improve stream flow.
Benefits of the modified Pt. Edwards alternative compared to the draft EIS alternative include providing
a location with better protection from wind and waves, creating a more contiguous and expansive Marina
Beach Park, enhanced view of Puget Sound and Olympic mountains from Marina Beach Park, avoiding
impact to the Edmonds Marsh, shortening the length of the pier over water, and reducing the pier width
west of the BNSF railroad tracks thereby decreasing impacts to the underlying areas. He explained the
width of the pier in the draft EIS was approximately 140 feet; the proposed modified alternative reduces
the width to approximately 90 feet. Other benefits of the modified Pt. Edwards alternative included
reducing water quality impacts by substantially decreasing over water vehicular storage and eliminating
conflicts with tribal fishing activity in Salmon Management Area #10.
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Mr. Clifton highlighted benefits of the project compared to doing nothing also included eliminating
traffic congestion on SR 104 by providing off-street queuing for ferry bound vehicles, specifically 835
vehicles. He pointed out the backup to Westgate from the ferry terminal was 500 cars; the off-street
queuing provided by the Edmonds Crossing project would accommodate an additional 335 cars and total
of a four boat wait. He explained the project would also improve safety by providing grade separation
between trains and vehicles.
Mr. Clifton displayed a rendering of an enhanced Brackett Landing South and North, explaining the
portion of the existing main street pier above the wood pilings would be removed, the portion above the
concrete and earth would remain, providing a connection between Brackett Landing North and South and
a hardscape area for community events. He noted this would also reconnect the waterfront with the
downtown and open views compared to the overhead loading.
Mr. Clifton described the significant environmental benefits from the project, including recontouring the
seabed and replanting eel grass and micro algae destroyed by 50 years of scouring of beds from prop
wash, thereby improving fish habitat; daylighting Willow Creek to improve fish habitat; enhancing views
of Puget Sound by removing the existing Unocal pier; returning the Edmonds Marsh to its natural
saltwater state by improving connection to Puget Sound; constructing a new larger culvert near Pine
Street to improve stream flow and fish and wildlife passage; and removal of the wooden portion of the
main street pier reducing impacts to the Salmon Management Area #9.
Mr. Clifton explained next steps include issuing the final EIS. However, before that could occur, the
Signatory Agency Committee in Olympia must concur with the modifications. Once that occurred, a
record of decision would be issued by the Federal Highway Administration, anticipated to occur in late
summer 2003.
Mr. Clifton announced that on February 3, 2003, the U.S. House Senate Committee approved $3.5
million for design and property acquisition for the Edmonds Crossing project. He expressed his
appreciation to Senator Patty Murray for securing these funds as well as Senator Maria Cantwell and
Representative Jay Inslee for their ongoing support. Mr. Clifton advised on February 3, 2003, the
Woodway Town Council voted to support the Edmonds Crossing project, specifically the modified Pt.
Edward alternative.
Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, recalled funds in the amount of $3 million and later
another $6 million had been obtained for the Edmonds Crossing project when under the direction of
former Community Services Director Paul Mar. Mr. Rutledge inquired about the total cost of the
Edmonds Crossing project. He also questioned whether portions of SR 104 would become City streets.
Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, pointed out there was no provision in the EIS to provide
emergency vehicle access to the waterfront on the west side of the railroad tracks. Next, he described his
observations of tribal fishing in the area, commenting that fishing appeared to occur between Salmon
Management Areas #9 and #10 where the ferry dock was proposed to be located. With regard to the
required 500 foot standoff from ferries, he questioned whether that would restrict entrance to the Port
under this configuration. He concluded that although the view would be enhanced for a few, this would
be a very large structure as viewed from the Port or Marina Beach.
In response to audience comments, Mr. Clifton described funding for the project. He explained prior to
his arrival in the City, approximately $3 million in federal funding was spent on the project. At the time
of his arrival in September 2000, the former Community Services Director Paul Mar had received
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approximately $5.6 million in Transportation Efficiency Act 21 funding (federal grant funding). Since
his arrival, Mr. Clifton advised he had secured $62,000 from the Transportation Improvement Board,
$40,000 from WSF and $3.5 million in federal appropriations. In addition, there was approximately $2.5
million in congestion mitigation/air quality funding that had not yet been spent on the project. He
summarized with the recent $3.5 million in appropriations, there was approximately $9 million in
funding for the project.
With regard to emergency access west of the railroad tracks, Mr. Clifton pointed out that the inability to
reach the west side of the tracks existed today and under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a project was not required to mitigate for existing
conditions. However, he has met with the Port of Edmonds Director and Edmonds Fire Marshal to
discuss the possibility and feasibility of providing access via the Edmonds Crossing project to the west
side of the tracks.
With regard to Mr. Hertrich's observations regarding tribal fishing, Mr. Clifton explained the C112M Hill
biologist has observed the fishing season and there have been extensive discussions with the tribes
regarding where they fish and areas that did not want impacted. The new modified Pt. Edwards
alternative was the result of these negotiations. Mr. Clifton assured the modified Pt. Edwards alternative
satisfied the tribes by pulling the ferry slips out of Salmon Management Area #10, the area that has been
open for many areas. He noted Salmon Management Area #9 was closed.
With regard to the required standoff from ferries, Mr. Clifton explained there have been numerous
discussions with WSF regarding their operations. In addition to working with the tribes, Mr. Clifton
advised he has been in contact with the Port of Edmonds and there did not appear to be any operational
difficulties with the new proposed location.
With regard to the view impact, he acknowledged that looking south from the marina, the covered
walkway would be visible. However, the tradeoff was opening the waterfront at the core of downtown
via the new Pt. Edwards alternative. He noted in discussions at the open house and with the public in his
office, all supported the tradeoffs of the new proposed location with the exception of Mr. Hertrich.
Councilmember Plunkett inquired about the total project cost and potential funding from a regional
transportation plan. Mr. Clifton responded the estimated project cost in 2001 dollars was $160 million.
He explained there were Regional Transportation Investment Districts in Snohomish, King, and Pierce
Counties responsible for identifying projects within their counties that would be presented to the voters,
as early as fall 2003. Thus far, the Snohomish County Regional Transportation Investment District
includes $150 million for the Edmonds Crossing. He cautioned there were no guarantees that that
funding would remain in the package presented to voters.
Councilmember Petso noted this alternative was quite different than the project presented in the draft EIS
and inquired whether there would be additional opportunities for public input. Mr. Clifton explained the
presentations began on January 22 with the open house which was advertised extensively as well as via
extensive mailings. The open house was attended by approximately 150 people. The open house was
followed up by a presentation to the Woodway Town Council on February 3 and a presentation to the
Port of Edmonds on February 10. There will be two follow-up meetings with the Port on February 24
and March 10 as well as tonight's meeting.
Councilmember Petso questioned whether this would be the final opportunity for public comment. Mr.
Clifton advised the public may comment at anytime, however, the project was nearing the point when the
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preliminary final EIS would be submitted to the Signatory Agency Committee for determination of
whether the project could proceed to issuance of the final EIS.
Councilmember Petso relayed concerns expressed by a resident in the neighborhood on 102nd Place,
(behind McDonalds) regarding difficulty accessing SR 104 and questioning the impact this project would
have on that traffic. Mr. Clifton answered the impact of the proposed location would not differ from the
current location as traffic patterns would not change. Councilmember Petso asked whether the Edmonds
Crossing project included increased traffic volumes. Mr. Clifton answered the project was being
constructed to address the projected demand. He noted there would be significant benefits to residents
on Pine as travelers would not be allowed to exit the terminal and travel east to Pine Street, resulting in
Pine Street returning to the residential street. Further, traffic along 3rd near City Park would be calmed as
the ferry terminal would no longer be accessed via 3rd and Pine. He summarized there would be no
change in north -south traffic other than projected traffic increases in the future whether the terminal was
at the existing location or the proposed location.
Councilmember Petso inquired whether there were improvements that could be done in conjunction with
the project to manage off-loading traffic such as timing the release of exiting ferry traffic. Mr. Clifton
answered that could be considered in the design process following the final EIS. He noted there would
be a three-year design and permitting process.
Councilmember Petso asked why the wooden portion of the existing pier would be eliminated. Mr.
Clifton answered the removal would be an environmental benefit as the pier was mounted on creosote
pilings which releases creosote into the water over time. He noted the Department of Ecology was in
favor of removing the wooden pier.
Councilmember Petso inquired about Mr. Rutledge's comment regarding SR 104 becoming a City street.
Mr. Clifton answered he was unable to address that comment as he had never heard it described before.
Councilmember Petso asked whether traffic volumes on Ballinger Way were the City's responsibility or
the State's. Mr. Clifton answered signal modifications could be considered to address flow.
Councilmember Petso referred to Mr. Hertrich's comment regarding passage from the Port to Marina
Beach Park, inquiring whether there would be an elevated walkway under the overpass. Mr. Clifton
answered the existing pedestrian bridge from the Port to Marina Beach Park would remain and there
would be adequate clearance to pass under the pier. Marina Beach Park could also continue to be
accessed from Admiral Way.
Responding to Council President Pro Tem Marin, Ms. Jolly explained the Director of the Suquamish
Fisheries and Resources Department made suggestions regarding how the ferry slip could be moved to
accommodate the Tribe's concerns which the design engineers used to make the proposed changes.
Council President Pro Tem Marin expressed his gratitude to the Tribes for their assistance in developing
a solution. He also expressed his gratitude to Ms. Jolly for her role in facilitating this change as well as
to Mr. Clifton and the members of the Edmonds Crossing Team.
Councilmember Orvis expressed his support for the proposed modified location of the ferry pier. He
expressed concern with increased traffic volumes as a result of this project, particularly traffic traveling
north onto City streets. He asked whether there was any discussion regarding how that could be
addressed. Mr. Clifton described current ferry operations, noting there were no plans for increased boat
operations. This project would eliminate the vehicles that currently queue on SR 104, placing up to 835
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cars in holding lanes away from SR 104. He emphasized the demand would continue whether with the
existing ferry terminal or with the proposed terminal. The Edmonds Crossing project would create a
safer state route via eliminating the hazardous situation that occurs with queuing on SR 104. He
summarized this project would not adversely affect SR 104. Councilmember Orvis observed there would
be the same ferry service, just in a different location.
Councilmember Dawson inquired about the impact on the dog park with the Edmonds Crossing project.
Mr. Clifton answered there were no plans to replace the dog park. He explained the Unocal pier would
be removed, resulting in a more contiguous, expansive Marina Beach between the pier and Olympic
View Park in Woodway. Whether that was replaced with grass or remained in its existing condition
would be a future consideration.
Councilmember Dawson referred to a letter from Natalie Shippen that the draft EIS was conducted on the
old configuration and not the new configuration. Ms. Shippen's letter expressed concern that the water
depth, currents, etc. had not been addressed in the draft EIS. Mr. Clifton explained many sections of the
draft EIS were being rewritten to address the changes and to respond to public comments.
Councilmember Petso asked whether data was available to answer those questions. Mr. Clifton answered
yes, noting with regard to wind and wave action, the proposed modified location was better than the
location in the draft EIS.
For Councilmember Dawson, Doug Playter, Project Manager, CH2M Hill, identified the previous
location of the ferry pier, the breakwater that blocked wind and waves from the south, and the dolphins
that provided safe landing for the ferry. He explained in the new configuration, these were in the same
. orientation as the alternative addressed in the draft EIS, only the location was shifted slightly. He
explained this would be verified in the final EIS.
Councilmember Dawson asked whether the depth of the water was more advantageous at the new
proposed location. Mr. Playter answered the water was much deeper and although it would push
technology slightly to construct landing structures, the location was environmentally beneficial as it
avoided the damage to macro algae and eel grass that occurs in shallow water. Mr. Playter explained
there were 20 ferry terminals in the WSF system and this would be in the deepest water. He noted
terminals had been constructed in this water depth in other places and would increase the cost of the
landing structures by approximately 20%. He noted this was balanced by the reduction in the width of
the pier.
Councilmember Dawson referred to Mr. Hertrich's comment regarding access to the Port due to the
required standoff distance from ferries. Mr. Clifton explained the ferry would land at the third slip only
during the worst storms of the year, estimated to be 5-6 landings per year. He noted it would be unlikely
that small crafts would be in the water during the worst storms. He identified the two slips that would be
used for most ferry landings, which would not result in ferries crossing in front of the Port. He noted the
proposed location would be efficient for ferry operations.
Councilmember Dawson referred to security concerns that resulted in the standoff distance from ferries
and questioned whether the proximity of the ferry pier to the Port would be problematic. Mr. Clifton
explained WSF determined this alternative was satisfactory for ferry operations. He noted the proposed
location of the ferry pier was not much closer to the Port than the existing ferry pier.
Councilmember Dawson referred to the re -contouring of the seabed and whether it would occur
naturally. Mr. Clifton explained that according to the biologist, the seabed could be re -vegetated
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naturally over time; however, due to the extensive contouring and excavation that has occurred due to
prop wash, the mitigation proposed in the draft EIS includes re -contouring the seabed and reestablishing
the macro algae and eel grass beds. Councilmember Dawson inquired about the cost. Mr. Clifton
answered it was estimated at $1 million.
Councilmember Dawson asked Mr. Clifton to address concerns that were expressed at the public hearing.
Mr. Clifton read from a list of 21 written comments provided at the public hearing, identifying negative
comments from seven individuals such as inconvenient location, inadequate parking, dock is long and
exposed, the lengthy walk to the city center, distance from the Sound Transit station, that none of the
plans address parking needs at Marina Beach, and the need to do a better job of getting ferry traffic to
and from the terminal with particular concern regarding the SR 104/Pine Street intersection.
Councilmember Dawson asked Mr. Clifton to address the concern regarding the distance of the ferry
terminal from downtown. Mr. Clifton answered that issue has been addressed numerous times in the past
and the City Council took action in 1994 designating Pt. Edwards as the preferred location and included
Pt. Edwards in the Comprehensive Plan as the location for the Edmonds Crossing project. He explained
CT has expressed willingness to consider a shuttle between the terminal and downtown.
For Councilmember Dawson, Mr. Clifton explained the mid -waterfront location that was originally
considered was determined not to be the preferred location as it took one-third of the Port's property,
would create an extensive viaduct from south of Olympic Beach to the Port, require significant over -
crossing to provide adequate holding capacity, and would have significant impacts on macro algae and
eel grass beds. Although the mid -waterfront location was closer to downtown, it was not an
environmentally practicable alternative and the Pt. Edwards alternative had the fewest damaging
environmental impacts.
Mr. Clifton continued reading from the concerns received at the public hearing including the lack of
emergency vehicle access west of the tracks, concern with the culvert at Pine Street and the impacts on
the fish hatchery, concern regarding impact to the dog beach, and concern regarding noise. Mr. Clifton
explained the proposed modified location would actually improve existing conditions at the fish hatchery
and would retain the hatchery. With regard to noise levels, Mr. Clifton explained there would be no
increase in noise at SR 104/Pine Street as there was no change at that location; there would be an
increase in noise to the Port as ferry operations would be closer than if the pier paralleled the existing
Unocal pier.
For Councilmember Dawson, Mr. Clifton advised the Edmonds Crossing team was working with the Port
to address their concerns. A presentation was made to the Port Commissioners on February 10 with
follow-ups scheduled on February 24 and March 10 with the specific purpose of allowing Port
constituents to express their concerns.
Councilmember Wilson referred to the view from Marina Beach Park, noting the initial alternative with
the overhead loading bisected Marina Beach Park. He asked the width of the ramp in that alternative.
Mr. Clifton answered 140 feet. Councilmember Wilson noted this would cast a large shadow on Marina
Beach Park which contains large lawn areas. He inquired about the width of the ramp in the proposed
alternative location. Mr. Clifton answered approximately 90-100 feet and would straddle City and Port
property. Councilmember Wilson pointed out the tremendous reduction in shadow on the park by the
proposed modified alternative and the creation of a much larger, usable open space area that would not
impact the dog park. Mr. Clifton agreed, noting that in the proposed modified alternative, the existing
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Unocal pier would be removed resulting in a large contiguous Marina Beach area versus the previous
alignment where 140 feet of ramp that bisected the area.
Councilmember Wilson inquired about the type of pilings used for the Unocal pier. Mr. Clifton
answered it was constructed with numerous creosote pilings. Councilmember Wilson observed the
removal of that pier was another environmental benefit.
Councilmember Wilson observed there appeared to be some confusion that this project would increase
ferry traffic. He clarified only one ferry would load and unload at a time, basically the same number of
cars loading and unloading that occurs today at the existing ferry terminal.
With regard to Mr. Hertrich's comments regarding the 500 foot standoff, Councilmember Wilson
indicated this was a Coast Guard regulation for the safe zone around marine vessels including ferries. He
requested staff confirm with WSF and the Coast Guard that there would not be a conflict between boats
accessing the Port and the ferries.
Councilmember Wilson pointed out the draft EIS was intended to generate public testimony and evaluate
possibilities and other alternatives. Before the final EIS could be issued, all data must be evaluated and
accepted.
Mayor Haakenson asked when the $150 million in funding would be available. Mr. Clifton explained if
the $150 million for the Edmonds Crossing project remained in the Regional Transportation Plan and
King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties voters approved the plan (all three counties must approve the
plan), construction could begin in 2006 with completion in 2009.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, recalled at the presentation to the Port, Mr. Clifton
Levy Ua Ireferred his question regarding SR 104 to a WSDOT representative. He expressed concern that the
Lift I City's Levy Lid Lift could be on the same ballot as the Regional Transportation Plan. He suggested the
Council form a taskforce of residents to determine whether residents support a Levy Lid Lift to fund the
Police and Fire Departments.
Levy Lid Ray Martin, 18704 941h Avenue W, Edmonds, referred to the proposed Levy Lid Lift to fund the Police
Lift and Fire Departments, commenting these departments should have been adequately funded before other
items were funded such as the Alliance. He alleged the City was providing the Alliance free rent in City
tliance I Hall as well as utilities and access to meeting rooms. He alleged the City was also providing public
funds for a private purpose by providing $5,000 per year for a daycare at Edmonds Community College.
Ferry Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, clarified he has been a proponent and advocate for
Terminal moving the ferry terminal from its present location to another location. With regard to the recontouring
Location
of the seabed, he suggested this could occur naturally due to shifting of the sea bottom during storms and
some revegetation could be accomplished for far less than $1 million. Next, he pointed out the tendency
of WSF to dock an extra ferry in the third slip which would block views. He recommended the City
ensure this would not occur. With regard to the Council retreat, Mr. Hertrich inquired when the minutes
would be available.
Mayor Haakenson assured the Alliance was paying rent and utilities and invited Mr. Martin to visit his
office to review the contracts.
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AT&T 7. FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
Wireless Services GRANTING TO AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, LLC, AN OREGON
Master Use LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, DB/A AT&T WIRELESS BY AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES,
Agreement 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
Mayor Haakenson read the title of the ordinance into the record. He advised the Second Reading would
be held at the next Council meeting.
8. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 11, 2003
mance iFinance Committee
ommittee Councilmember Petso reported the Finance Committee discussed restoration of the City's Human
Resource Analyst position which had been reclassified to a lower level. As neither Councilmember
Orvis nor she were enthusiastic about increasing pay ranges at this time, the Finance Committee did not
recommend any action. However, the item may come to the full Council at the Council President's
discretion in the future. Next, the Committee discussed an update from Codesic Consulting regarding the
feasibility of establishing a city wireless network utility. Questions were posed regarding cost/risk to the
City, disruption to citizens, health risks to citizens, etc. which the representative will answer at the March
Finance Committee meeting. The final item discussed was the possibility of implementing a "utility
roundup" feature on utility bills that would enable utility customers to donate money for the City's
flower program. This was determined not to be feasible at this time because the Finance Department was
in the process of converting to a new utility billing system.
Community
Community Services/Development Services Committee
Services/ Council President Pro Tem Marin reported the Committee continued its discussion on municipal
Develop- regulations related to drug paraphernalia including zoning options; for the interim the Committee
ent determined citizen groups organized to oppose establishments offering drug paraphernalia were
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ommittee sufficiently effective and the zoning option would not be pursued at this time. Next, the Committee
discussed the establishment of a joint Appeals Board and determined Edmonds would proceed with
creation of a Board of Appeals as Lynnwood had not moved forward. Staff will again report on the
Appeals Board at the March Committee meeting. The Committee was then provided a status report on
the 220'b Street improvements and staff was asked to present the status report to the full Council with an
opportunity for public comment. The Committee then discussed a petition that was received for a
crosswalk in front of the Frances Anderson Center and asked staff to present speed reduction solutions in
response to the petition. Next, the Committee reviewed a SeaShore Transportation Forum Agreement
and requested the agreement be placed on the next available Council consent agenda. The final item the
Committee considered was the Stormwater System Development Charge and the Committee
recommended the item be presented to the full Council with a Committee recommendation approving the
charge using the buy -in method of $428 per equivalent service unit.
Excused
bsence COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
PLUNKETT, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER WILSON FROM THE FEBRUARY 11
COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES/DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-1), COUNCILMEMBER WILSON ABSTAINED.
Public Public Safety Committee
Safety Councilmember Plunkett reported the Committee considered an amendment to the Edmonds City Code
Committee related to dangerous dogs in response to a recent change in the State's definition of a dangerous dog.
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February 18, 2003
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The Committee recommended the amendment to the Edmonds City Code be presented to the full
Council. Next, the Committee considered a proposed contract for the disposition of surplus and
unclaimed property. The Committee recommended approval and this item was approved on the Council
consent agenda. The Committee then considered an amendment to the Esperance Interlocal Agreement
with Snohomish County Fire District 1. The Committee recommended approval of the amendment and it
was approved on the Consent Agenda. The Committee was provided an update regarding integration of
paramedics into the Edmonds Fire Department. Chief Tomberg also reported to the Committee on 2003
goals. The final item the Committee discussed was the Public Safety Levy Lid Lift, primarily when an
ad hoc committee might begin discussions.
9. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Council Mayor Haakenson inquired when the retreat minutes would be available. Council Executive Assistant
Retreat Jana Spellman advised the minutes of the retreat were abbreviated at Council President Earling's request
Minutes and were available at the City Clerk's Office.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
ealth Council President Pro Tem Marin reported the Snohomish County Health District Bioterrorism Unit,
istrict formed in conjunction with the communicable disease division to provide surveillance and track illnesses
in the community, detected the early stages of a salmonella outbreak in January and tracked the source to
an egg farm in Idaho. He expressed his appreciation for their efforts.
Vrking Councilmember Orvis reported the Parking Committee met last week to discuss the initial results from
mmittee the consultant conducting a parking study. The Parking Committee will discuss the study again and then
forward it to the Council.
R1A 8 Councilmember Petso advised she was unable to attend the WRIA 8 meeting on Thursday, February 20
and invited another Councilmember to attend.
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
GAR& H NSON, MAYOR
SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
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February 18, 2003
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Revised 2114103 at 10:30 a.m.
AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex
250 5t' Avenue North, Edmonds
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
February 18, 2003
6:45 p.m. - Interview Architectural Design Board Candidate.
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 February 4, 2003.
(C) Approval of claim checks #60739 through #60905 for the week of February 3,
2003, in the amount of $229,318.60. Approval of claim checks #60906 through
#61048 for the week of February 10, 2003, in the amount of $165,852.24.
Approval of payroll direct deposits and checks #35015 through #35106 for the
period January 16 through January 31, 2003 in the amount of $776,329.81.
(D) Approval of list of Edmonds businesses applying for renewal of their liquor
licenses with the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
(E) Approval of 2003 Taxi License for Yellow Cab.
(F) Approval of 2003 Taxi License for North End Taxi.
(G) Approval of the sale of surplus, unclaimed property held by the Police
Department, utilizing the services of Property Bureau, Inc., and approval of a
contract for services with that agency.
(H) Approval of Amendment to Esperance Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish
County Fire District 1.
(1) Authorization for Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Port of
Edmonds for 2003 Beach Ranger Program Funding.
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(J) Authorization to award grants to local arts organizations for promotion of arts
events and cultural tourism.
(K) Report on quotes received for the purchase of chemical metering pumps for
the Treatment Plant and award to Goble Sampson for $49,955.00.
(L) Confirmation of Mayor's appointment of Jason Anderson to the Architectural
Design Board.
(M) Proposed Ordinance amending Edmonds City Code Section 4.72.010,
Definitions, Section (B) relating to business, to confirm exclusion of
occupations licensed pursuant to Chapter 3.20.
(N) Proposed Ordinance extending a six month interim Ordinance amending
Edmonds Community Development Code Section 20.35.080 in order to clarify
that the City Council, instead of the Hearing Examiner, shall make final
decisions on Planned Residential Development applications.
3. ( 5 Min.) The following Public Hearing will need to be rescheduled: Public Hearing on
the Stormwater Comprehensive Plan.
4. ( 5 Min.) The following Public Hearing will need to be rescheduled: Public Hearing on
the Southwest Edmonds Basin Study.
5. (60 Min.) Presentation on the Edmonds Crossing Multimodal Center Project.*
*Public comment will be invited.
6. Audience Comments (3 Minute Limit Per Person)*
*Regarding matters not listed as Closed Record Review or as Public Hearings.
7. (10 Min.) First 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. ( 5 Min.) Report on the City Council Committee Meetings of February 11, 2003.
9. ( 5 Min.) Mayor's Comments
10. (75 Min.) Council Comments
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