01/02/1996 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
JANUARY 2, 1996
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by outgoing Council President Tom
Petruzzi in the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street, followed by the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Barbara Fahey, Mayor
Dave Earling, Council President
Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Roger Myers, Councilmember
Jim White, Councilmember
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Emily Shen, Student Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Tom Miller, Police Chief
Michael Springer, Fire Chief
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager
Jim Walker, City Engineer
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks & Recreation Manager
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Lynne Hann, Deputy City Clerk
Following the flag salute, Superior Court Judge Richard J. Thorpe administered the Oath of Office to
Mayor Elect Barbara Fahey.
District Court Judge Stephen J. Dwyer then administered Oaths of Office to newly elected
Councilmembers Dave Earling, John Nordquist, Roger Myers, Jim White and Dick Van Hollebeke.
The meeting was recessed for a short reception in honor of the new City Officials.
Following the reception, Mayor Fahey reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING,
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. The agenda
items passed are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 19, 1995
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(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #3269S THRU #6072F FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER
18, 1995 IN THE AMOUNT OF $442,433.15; APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #3271s THRU
6192f FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 25, 1995 IN THE AMOUNT OF $369,549.19; AND
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #957038 THRU #957347 FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 1 THRU 15, 1995 IN THE AMOUNT OF $453,165.23
(D) RESOLUTION NO. 830 ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON FEBRUARY 20, 1996,
FOR A REQUEST TO VACATE THE EASTERN 5-FEET OF THE 80TH AVENUE WEST PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY ABUTTING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19525 80TH AVENUE WEST
(Applicant: Kenneth Johnson/File No..ST-95-179)
(E) REPORT ON QUOTES TO REPLACE THE EDMONDS MUSEUM UPPER FLOOR CARPETING
AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RELIABLE FLOOR COVERINGS, INC. ($2,626.01)
(F) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 18, 1995 FOR COMMUNAL BURIAL MONUMENTS
AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO QUIRING MONUMENTS ($10,073.42)
(G) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF BRACKETT'S LANDING PARK SOUTH
DEVELOPMENT WITH GALLOWAY + BARKER, ARCHITECTURE+LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
(H) AUTHORIZATION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION MANAGER TO TRAVEL TO NRPA MID-
YEAR CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
3. AUDIENCE
Courtney Fox, Anna Brancheau and Stephanie Fox presented a proposal that the City establish a roller
skating rink in the vacant building located on Second Avenue South, across from the Edmonds Sewer
LAR Treatment Plant. The girls displayed pictures of the building and outlined a proposed layout for the
interior of the facility.
Mayor Fahey thanked the girls for their efforts in putting together such a well -thought out presentation,
and for bringing this suggestion to the City Council. She stated that their proposal would be taken up by
City staff and that the girls would receive a response explaining the City's decision on this matter.
Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, spoke and recommended to the newly elected Council
that they uphold the City's ordinances when casting their votes as elected officials. Mr. Rutledge also
provided examples of criminal cases which were affected by the fact that suspects were not given their
proper constitutional rights at the time of their arrest.
4. SELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO
NOMINATE COUNCILMEMBER DAVID EARLING FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI,
TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS.
VOTE ON THE NOMINATION OF COUNCILMEMBER DAVID EARLING FOR COUNCIL
PRESIDENT WAS TAKEN AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Council President Dave Earling read a resolution commending Tom Petruzzi for his outstanding service
as Council President during 1995. He also presented Mr. Petruzzi with a plaque commemorating his
term as Council President and thanked him, on behalf of the Council and the City, for his tireless
dedication and efforts.
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Councilmember Petruzzi thanked the Council for their support during his term as Council President. He
stated that the teamwork of Councilmembers made it possible to achieve many outstanding goals,
including the purchase of the Edmonds Financial Center, among others, and thanked both the current
Councilmembers, as well as former Councilmembers Bill Kasper and Michael Hall for their efforts.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 829 COMMENDING TOM PETRUZZI FOR HIS OUTSTANDING
SERVICE AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED.
5. SELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
Council President Earling explained that the Council President Pro Tem will stand in for the Council
President in his absence, and opened the nominations for this position.
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, TO NOMINATE COUNCILMEMBER ROGER MYERS FOR COUNCIL
PRESIDENT PRO TEM.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI,
THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED.
VOTE ON THE NOMINATION OF COUNCILMEMBER ROGER MYERS FOR COUNCIL
PRESIDENT PRO TEM WAS TAKEN AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. COUNCIL PRESIDENT - APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
Council President Dave Earling presented the list of Council Committee appointments for 1996:
Council Finance Committee: John Nordquist and the Councilmember
yet to be appointed.
Council Community Service Committee: Tom Petruzzi & Dick Van Hollebeke
Council Public Safety Committee: Roger Myers & Jim White
Community Transit Board: Dave Earling & Dick Van Hollebeke, Alt.
Cultural Arts & Convention District: Jim White
Disability Board: Roger Myers & Dick Van Hollebeke
Visitor's Bureau: Dick Van Hollebeke
Medic 7 and Sno-Com: Tom Petruzzi
Port of Edmonds: Roger Myers, to be replaced by the
Councilmember yet to be appointed.
Professional Consultant Selection Committee: John Nordquist & Roger Myers
Salary Task Force: John Nordquist, Chairman, Tom Petruzzi &
Dave Earling, to be replaced by the
Councilmember yet to be appointed.
Snohomish County EDC: Not a Council Committee, however, Mayor
Fahey will continue her work on this Board.
Snohomish County Health District: John Nordquist & Roger Myers
Snohomish County Tomorrow: Mayor Fahey & Jim White, Alt.
Snohomish County Tourism Committee: Jim White
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
PETRUZZI, THAT THE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, AS READ, BE ACCEPTED, SUBJECT TO
ANY NECESSARY RESOLUTIONS OF CONFIRMATION. MOTION CARRIED.
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Mr. Earling requested that any necessary Resolutions validating the above appointments be prepared by
the City Attorney. City Attorney Scott $nyder stated that the City Clerk had prepared the necessary
appointment Resolutions, and that if the Council wishes to act on these at this time, numbers can be
assigned and a motion can be made. Council President Earling stated that immediate action would be
appropriate.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MYERS, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 831, APPOINTING DAVE EARLING AS THE
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT
AREA CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH DICK VAN HOLLEBEKE AS THE
ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE, AND RESOLUTION NO. 832, APPOINTING JOHN
NORDQUIST AND ROGER MYERS AS THE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SNOHOMISH
COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT BE ADOPTED. MOTION CARRIED.
7. PRESENTATION ON EDMONDS VISITORS BUREAU - STRATEGIC PLAN FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Fahey presented an update of the long-range economic development strategic pian for the City,
the business community and the community -at -large. She explained that a committee of interested and
concerned citizens were brought together to develop a process to come up with a workable plan for
economic development for now, and into the future. A short-term task force of local business people
was formed, through the Chamber of Commerce, to identify immediate issues which needed to be solved
from a business perspective. Mayor Fahey noted that the City Planning staff has been very responsive to
the issues which were identified by this task force, and has been instrumental in solving these problems.
In addition to the task force, a 7 -member steering committee, made up of business and civic leaders, was
formed, and with the help of an outside consultant, developed the basics of a long-range strategic plan.
The business community, and the community -at -large, will be responsible for keeping this plan moving
forward.
Mayor Fahey explained the goals, as well as the resulting strategies needed to achieve those goals. She
also outlined recommendations for each of the stategies which the steering committee developed. The
final Plan is currently being prepared and will be distributed within one week. One of the
recommendations which was developed is that the Edmonds Visitors Bureau be expanded into the
Edmonds Economic Development Partnership. It will continue to focus on tourism, but will move
beyond that goal and will also encourage both new businesses to come to Edmonds, and citizens to
utilize the local businesses.
It is recommended that the Board of the new entity be expanded to include representation of both the
legislative and the administrative sides of each of the organizations involved. Under this plan, the City
would have both the Mayor and a City Council member serving on the Board, and the City's primary
role would be as a funding partner, to create supporting infrastructure, to improve ordinances to
encourage economic development and to make City departments as user friendly as possible.
Mayor Fahey stated that the Executive Director and a Board member of the Chamber of Commerce
would serve and that their primary role would be that of a funding partner and support existing business
primarily through marketing concepts, advertising opportunities, education and advocacy programs. The
Port of Edmonds, would be a funding partner as well, and would continue ;providing economic
development in the waterfront area of the City.
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The concept and recommendations for this plan have been approved by the Chamber of Commerce and
the Port of Edmonds, and Mayor Fahey asked for Council approval as well. With the City's approval of
this concept, the next step is for the Edmonds Visitor Bureau to give their approval, followed by
beginning the implementation process.
Councilmember Petruzzi congratulated Mayor Fahey, and everyone who has been involved, on their
efforts in putting together this much needed plan.
Council President Earling clarified with City Attorney Scott Snyder that he would be providing advisory
support for the City in their role in this plan. Mr. Snyder indicated that he would be monitoring the
process and informing the Council of any legal restrictions on their participation. Mr. Earling also
clarified that Councilmember Van Hollebeke would be the Council representative to this organization.
Mayor Fahey stated that Mr. Van Hollebeke would be the representative.
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO
INDICATE AGREEMENT WITH THE EDMONDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERSHIP BOARD STRUCTURE AS OUTLINED. MOTION CARRIED.
8. REVIEW OF COUNCIL VACANCY PROCESS AND ESTABLISH TIME LINE
Council President Earling suggested that the interview questions used previously by the Council when
making appointments be utilized, that a separate Council information sheet, indicating duties and dates
of meetings and the upcoming Council retreat, be included with the application packets, and that a press
release be prepared announcing the following selection time line:
January 23rd, 5:00 p.m.: Deadline for submitting applications
January 27th: Interviews conducted
January 30th: Vote taken and appointment made at the City Council meeting
Mr. Earling noted that this was the same time line utilized in the 1995 vacancy -filling process, and that
he had modified the dates to reflect the current calendar.
Councilmembers Petruzzi, Myers and Van Hollebeke spoke in support of this proposed time line.
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO
APPROVE THE SAME SCHEDULE, AS MODIFIED, AND INCLUDE A SEPARATE COUNCIL
INFORMATION SHEET, INDICATING DUTIES AS WELL AS UPCOMING MEETING AND
RETREAT DATES, ALONG WITH THE APPLICATIONS. MOTION CARRIED.
9. MAYOR
Mayor Fahey reviewed the administrative review of the recent shooting incident involving Edmonds
Police Officer Mike Bower.
Police Chief Tom Miller reported that the administrative review resulted in a unanimous finding that
Officer Bower followed all department policies during the incident.
Mayor Fahey stated that a former volunteer with the Edmonds Fire Department had passed away, and as
a way of providing recognition to this individual, asked Fire Chief Mike Springer to present the
information to the Council.
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Chief Springer explained that Mike Jones had been a volunteer firefighter with the City of Edmonds for
approximately ten years before moving to the Vancouver, WA area where he became a paramedic for
that city. He stated that funeral services will be Friday, January 5th at Beck's Funeral Home, and that
representatives from the Edmonds Fire Department will be attending.
Mayor Fahey reminded the new Councilmembers that the AWC workshop for newly elected officials is
very beneficial and encouraged them to attend.
Mayor Fahey explained that the U.S. Amateur Baseball Association may hold their annual event in
Edmonds next summer, and asked that their request for financial support be placed on the Finance
Committee agenda for the January 9th meeting.
Mayor Fahey stated that at the first cabinet meeting, there was a discussion about the need to complete a
comprehensive salary policy and plan for unrepresented City employees. This issue was also placed as a
priority during the Council retreat in 1995. She explained that she plans to move ahead with this issue as
quickly as possible, but would like to look first at recommendations from the Salary Review Committee.
In addition, there is a need to come'to a resolution on the issue of salaries for this year before the salary
policy and plan is developed.
10. COUNCIL
Council President Dave Earling welcomed Mayor Fahey and thanked the Council for their support in
appointing him as Council President. He stated that on the fifth Tuesday meeting, scheduled for January
30th, following the appointment of the new Council member, Mayor Fahey would like the Council to
take a walking tour of the Fire Station at Five Corners. This tour would be followed by a short
presentation by the staff on safety issues which need to be addressed.
Mr. Earling also requested that the Council members provide him with a schedule of their availability so
that he can schedule the upcoming Council retreat.
Councilmembers Myers, Petruzzi, Nordquist, Van Hollebeke and White all welcomed Mayor Fahey and
stated that they are all looking forward to working together.
Student Representative Emily Shen extended best wishes to the new Mayor and Council.
Mayor Fahey thanked everyone for their support.
The meeting was then excused at 8:47 p.m. to go into an Executive Session concerning a labor relations
matter, for approximately fifteen minutes, and would be adjourned from there.
BARBARA S. FAHEY, MAYOR
SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building
650 Main Street
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
JANUARY 2, 1996
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE
ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS
BY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE RICHARD J. THORPE AND
DISTRICT COURT JUDGE STEPHEN J. DWYER
RECESS FOR RECEPTION (20 Min.)
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 19, 1995
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #3269S THRU #6072F FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 18, 1995 IN
THE AMOUNT OF $442,433.15; APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #3271S THRU #6192F FOR TH
WEEK OF DECEMBER 25, 1995 IN THE AMOUNT OF $369,549.19; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS #957038 THRU #957347 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 1 THRU 15, 1995 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $453,165.23
(D) PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON FEBRUARY 20, 1996, FOR A
REQUEST TO VACATE THE EASTERN 5 -FEET OF THE 80TH AVENUE WEST PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ABUTTING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19525 80TH AVENUE WEST (Applicant: Kenneth Johnson /
File No. ST -95-179)
(E) REPORT ON QUOTES TO REPLACE THE EDMONDS MUSEUM UPPER FLOOR CARPETING AND AWARD
OF CONTRACT TO RELIABLE FLOOR COVERINGS, INC. ($2,626.01)
(F) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 18, 1995 FOR COMMUNAL BURIAL MONUMENTS AND AWARD
OF CONTRACT TO QUIRING MONUMENTS ($10,073.42)
(G) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF BRACKETT'S LANDING PARK SOUTH DEVELOPMENT WITH
GALLOWAY + BARKER, ARCHITECTURE + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
(H) AUTHORIZATION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION MANAGER TO TRAVEL TO NRPA MID -YEAR
CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
3. AUDIENCE (3 minute limit per person)
4. (10 Min.) SELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
5. (10 Min.) SELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
6. (10 Min.) COUNCIL PRESIDENT - APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
7. (30 Min.) PRESENTATION ON EDMONDS VISITORS BUREAU - STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
8. (15 Min.) REVIEW OF COUNCIL VACANCY PROCESS AND ESTABLISH TIMETABLE
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9. (5 Min.) MAYOR
10. (15 Min.) COUNCIL
11. (15 Min.) EXECUTIVE SESSION CONCERNING A LABOR RELATIONS MATTER
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