04/02/1996 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
APRIL 2, 1996
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Barbara Fahey 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
Roger L. Myers, Councilmember
Jim White, Councilmember
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
Gary Haakenson, Councilmember
ABSENT
John Nordquist, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Nick Zitzmann, Student Representative
1. APPROVAL OF AGEND
STAFF PRESENT
Michael Springer, Fire Chief
Tom Miller, Police Chief
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager
Jeff Wilson, Current Planning Supervisor
James Walker, City Engineer
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
Mayor Fahey advised the Agenda Item 4, Application for Rename of Railroad Avenue, was withdrawn,
and should be removed from the agenda.
DO COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO
of" 5 REMOVE ITEM # 8 (DISCUSSION ON LONG RANGE SALARY PLAN) AND BRING IT BACK
7" 9 AT A LATER DATE. MOTION CARRIED.
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136160 COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Earling pulled Item B.
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON,
FOR PASSAGE OF THE REMAINDER. MOTION CARRIED. The agenda items passed are as
follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
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JA APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #5097S THRU #8481F FOR THE WEEK OF
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;Ap)A (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM CARL P. PEARSON
($645,233 and current monthly expenses of $10,456)
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.1M ,5,r (E) AUTHORIZATION TO TRAVEL TO FORT WAYNE, INDIANA FOR BACKGROUND
JR66t INVESTIGATION, ON LATERAL POLICE OFFICER APPLICANT
OP,P- '0309 (F) ORDINANCE NO. 3079 ADDING A NEW SECTION TO THE EDMONDS CITY CODE
I 5JAP1,6j6C TO ESTABLISH EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND
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'Pefi _rl> (G) APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO VACATE THE EASTERN 5-FEET OF THE 80TH
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V 'torir 1,19 LOCATED AT 19525-80TH AVENUE WEST VIA PROPERTY TRADE (Applicant:
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V AVENUE WEST FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY (SHORT PLAT S-95-200)
Councilmember Earling pulled Item B to make the following correction: Page 2, second to last
paragraph, should read "Edmonds Arts Commission, and the Edmonds Arts Festival and Museum
Board."
vj� COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, FOR
Af�f. 3 . APPROVAL WITH AMENDMENT. MOTION CARRIED. The item approved is as follows:
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(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 25,1996
3. AUDIENC
Natalie Shippen, 1022 Euclid, Edmonds, stated the minutes of March 19, 1996 did not reflect what she
9 XO said, which was understandable as the linkage of the overhead loading shed at the existing terminal based
AAI,qAL- on the assumption the Unocal property will be developed, is very confusing. She pointed out the City is
gambling that the Unocal site will be developed and that is the basis for approval of the permit for the
overhead loading shed. She read the comments she thought she made at the March 19, 1996 meeting.
First, when the Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) was presented to the City Council earlier this
year, the Council asked for reassurance that the proposed loading shed at the existing terminal would be
temporary. In reply, Paul Green, CEO of the Washington Ferry System (WFS), said the WFS supports
moving the ferry terminal to the Unocal/Pt. Edward site if the technical, environmental, fishing boundary
and financial challenges can be resolved. But the WFS is only committed to pay 65% or $91 million of
the total Unocal development costs; who will contribute the other 35% or $49 million? Second, a sunset
date for removing the loading shed was suggested in a staff reply to the WFS statement of Non -
Significance. She did not believe a sunset date would work because the WFS could produce many good
reasons for not meeting the removal (of the loading shed) deadline. If the sunset date wasn!t complied
with, how did the City propose to dislodge the 500 foot long, two-story, $5 million loading shed? Third,
one of the new jumbo ferries would meet the ADA requirements in lieu of building a loading shed. She
pointed out the City was told that due to the distance from the ferry to the tenninal at the Unocal site,
passengers would be required to walk up a 1/2-mile incline; therefore, a.people-mover would be required.
Ms. Shippen pointed out the three minute time limit did not allow her to explain the complexities of this
I issue. The complexities also made it difficult to explain to the Hearing Examiner.
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A[ Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, felt Edmonds Police should be ticketed for
speeding without a valid reason and pay the ticket themselves. He recommended the Edmonds Police
Department work out of McDonalds who has offered new systems for local police. He commented on
the effect the failure of the Edmonds School District levy would have on high school athletics. He
described recent police investigations regarding human rights in other cities.
Dave Page, 1233 Olympic View Drive, Edmonds, Finance Chairman for Proposition I —Citizens for
�jt, Edmonds Public Safety, explained the Proposition will fund a new Police Station/Municipal Court and
two new Fire Stations. He commended the City Council and the Mayor for their tenacity and urged
citizens to vote in favor of this bond issue on May 21. Additional public information is available by
calling 776-215 1. Citizens may also call Councilmembers and/or the Mayor to ask why they support this
issue.
5. HEARING ON CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE RENEWAL AGREEMENT -
t 69p� 159 Community Services Director Paul Mar advised the Council is being asked to take action to bring to
FA w4 an end 7+ years of frustration for the City's cable television subscribers and bring state-of-the-art cable
services to the City's citizens. He expressed pleasure at the efficient and productive negotiation process
recently completed by the City and Chambers Communications which resulted in the ordinance and
franchise agreement before the Council. He described the 4-month process which included an intense, 2-
day negotiation meeting between Chambers negotiating team and the City's negotiating team as well as
incorporating changes necessary due to the 1996 Telecommunications Act. He expressed his
appreciation of Senior Vice President Sylvia Sycamore, Vice -President Bob Towe, and legal counsel
Roger Saydak of the Chambers Team, for their professionalism and tenacity.
Mr. Mar displayed a chronology of the previous franchise renewal agreement which began in 1990 and
resulted, 18 months later, in a 3-year extension of the existing agreement. He next displayed a
chronology of the franchise renewal agreement process in 1995 which began by engaging 3-H Cable
Communication Consultants to assist the City. He explained Chambers currently offers 36 channels; for
any cable company to provide additional channels, a physical system rebuild is necessary. Chambers
Communication was the only provider responding to the City's Request For Proposals (RFP), issued in
September 1995. The City's letter to Chamber's stressed the need to address such issues as limited
channel capacity, quality of the signal, customer service or perceived lack thereof, extremely limited
support of access channels and other matters such as refunds for outages and telephone handling, if the
contract was to be renewed by the City. In addition, the letter directed Chamber's attention to the
concerns expressed by the 2400 citizens responding to the Community Needs Assessment. Mr. Mar
displayed Chambers' response to the City's requests, a proposed 70 channel capacity to be available
within 36 months of approval of the agreement, access channels and related support, and the maximum
accountability for customer service/responsiveness allowable by law.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked for further explanation of the hearing process if customer service fails to
improve. City Attorney Scott Snyder advised the document provides a mechanism, through public
hearings, to determine if the franchiser is in compliance with customer service standards. After notice
and failure to adhere, the franchisees failure to meet those standards could result in revocation of the
franchise. He noted revocation of the franchise is a difficult and lengthy process. Councilmember
Petruzzi observed it appears there is a commitment by Chambers Communication to provide quality
customer service.
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Mr. Mar described outage refunds, openers for new service, Chambees agreement to furnish equipment
for access broadcast channel which includes replacement of equipment in Council Chambers, a
contribution for educational broadcasting (linkage to Edmonds Community College), penalties, and the
15-year franchise length. The contract can be renegotiated at the end of the 10th year.
Councilmember Earling asked if the $40,000 Chambers has agreed to for the access broadcasting
equipment was a reasonable amount to provide facilities and equipment. Mr. Mar advised, in talking
with the City of Lynnwood and Edmonds Community College (EdCQ, this contribution is sufficient to
tie into the existing system/educational studio and to provide necessary equipment. Mr. Snyder
recommended Edmonds coordinate access with the City of Shoreline and other cities in South
Snohomish County to best utilize those funds. Mr. Mar advised Shoreline is being apprised of Edmonds'
cable television negotiations.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked if 70 channels would be provided at the end of 36 months. Mr. Snyder
pointed out it is a 70 channel capacity. Councilmember Petruzzi noted the agreement included
provisions to solicit programming suggestions from viewers.
Councilmember Myers recalled the 1996 Telecommunications Act allows cable companies to increase
the charge for service more frequently. Mr. Mar agreed. In addition, the Act diminishes the ability for a
jurisdiction to regulate rates for a cable operator which has less than 50,000 customers or less than a
certain percentage of the total market.
Mr. Mar referred to page 14 of the franchise agreement which states Chambers will furnish cable casting
equipment for video taping City Council meetings no later than six months after the effective date of the
franchise agreement. He asked Chambers to commit to providing equipment, for broadcast of Council
meetings, within 30 days.
Mr. Mar distributed a list of minor grammatical and typographical changes that did not alter the franchise
agreement. He reiterated his appreciation of Chambers Communication's negotiating team and the City's
negotiating team —former -Mayor Hall, former-Councilmember Hall, Councilmember Nordquist, Mayor
Fahey, City Attorney Snyder and Miles Overholt, 3-H Cable Communication Consultants.
Councilmember White noted there is a perception the City is not looking to other franchisers. Mr. Mar
advised an RFP was sent to TCI and Viacom but they declined to respond. He explained the cable
television industry is still "monopolistic" as it is heavily regulated by the FCC and there are few cable
franchises that are totally competitive. With the 1996 Telecommunication Act, it is hoped the service
will become more competitive. Mr. Snyder pointed out the City was also unable to obtain any
alternative proposals in 1990.
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MYERS, TO EXTEND THE MEETING FOR A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME. MOTION
CARRIED.
Sylvia Sycamore, Senior Vice President, Chambers Communications, expressed her pleasure with
the document and advised they have been reviewed and approved by Chambers and will be accepted by
Chambers when they are accepted by the Council. She expressed her appreciation for the City's
negotiating team and the City's hiring of 3-H Cable Communication Consultants.
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Council President Earling asked for a response to Mr. Mar's request to replace the cable casting
equipment to broadcast Council meetings.
Jack Gradwohl, Area Manager, Chambers Cable, advised Mr. Mar has provided a list of equipment
the City needs immediately, which they will be happy to provide as soon as possible. I
Bob Towe, Vice -President of Operations, Chambers Cable, expressed his pleasure at reaching an
agreement with the City. He briefly described the process necessary to move forward in providing the
service —mapping, design, bids for construction and equipment, coordinating street cuts with the City,
develop on -going communication with citizens, as well as staff expansion and training.
For Mayor Fahey, Mr. Towe explained new cable equipment is optional for consumers, the existing
cable in most citizens' home is adequate to accommodate the additional services. Most cable lines
outside homes will be replaced. He noted no other city will have the total -dedicated facility being built
in Edmonds.
Councilmember Myers asked if a 100 channel TV would be adequate. Mr. Tower answered probably,
although an additional device will be required for some premium channels.
Mayor Fahey opened the public portion of the hearing.
Steven Greenbaum, 1114 Daley Place, Edmonds, questioned why the Council would take action on
this item tonight when he first heard about it last week. He urged the Council to hold a "well advertised"
public hearing with further explanation of the document the Council will be approving. He questioned
whether the enforcement policies described in the agreement were realistic as no other operators were
interested in the system. He questioned Page 9, Section I I which states failure to improve customer
service will result in denial of renewal. He pointed out the agreement also allowed Chambers to be two
years behind other cable franchises. He reiterated his concern with the Council taking action tonight and
requested citizens be allowed to speak on this issue for more than three minutes.
John Henry, 1003 Daley, Edmonds, concurred with Mr. Greenbaum's comments and stated he was
appalled the Council was prepared to grant a 15-year monopoly without any discussion of cost. He
suggested the Council delay action on this item to allow an open public hearing to address both sides.
Mr. Henry described tonight as a "love-fest" between the City's negotiating team and Chambers. He
noted the agreement with Chambers would allow the City no control over prices. He requested the
Council delay granting the franchise for 60-90 days and have open hearings with the media present.
Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger, Edmonds, noted there was an article in the Enterprise in September
1995. He preferred the $40,000 be returned to the community and not used at Edmonds Community
College.
There being no one else present wishing to address the Council on this matter, Mayor Fahey closed the
public hearing and remanded the matter to Council.
Mr. Snyder said the optimism tonight is due to the successful negotiations. He pointed out the
documents, which have been available for public review and have been the subject of three public
hearings during the past year, were developed with public input. In negotiations, the City received
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almost everything they had the ability to request. The length of the franchise is necessary to allow
Chambers to secure financing; without financing, the cost is borne by the rate payer.
Miles Overholt, 3-H Cable Communication Consultants, explained enforcement was not limited to
only denial of renewal, there is an entire section with per -day fines and legal ramifications if the
conditions are not met. The $40,000 grant to Edmonds Community College will expand public access.
Mr. Snyder advised this public hearing did have public notice; it was posted, mailed and published in the
newspaper on March 24 and notice was mailed to a list of citizens who have submitted comments. He
suggested, if the Council approves of the documents in concept, approval be moved to the next Consent
Agenda (April 16) so the complete ordinance with changes would be available and members of the
public could submit written comments.
Councilmember White asked what would happen if the Council rejected the agreement. Mr. Overholt
explained the existing system was installed 25-30 years ago. If another operator came in, a new system
would be required to provide the same product as Chambers provides. Mr. Snyder advised, if the City
rejects the franchise, it would be in breach of a duty to negotiate in good faith and perhaps be in violation
of federal anti-trust statutes. It would also result in 2-3 additional years without system improvements.
The City prepared a model ordinance six months ago which outlined what they wanted and Chambers
has provided the majority of those requests. He pointed out rejection of the franchise would not replace
the operator as they are substantially in compliance with the current franchise.
Councilmember Petruzzi pointed out the amicability between the City and Chambers is a relief not a
"love fest". He noted Councilmember Nordquist (absent from the meeting) left him a message, stating
he was highly supportive of the matter. Councilmember Petruzzi stated he was also in favor of the
matter.
Councilmember White asked how the cost of the service would be regulated. Mr. Snyder answered the
City has been certified as a rate regulation commission ' but rate regulation is determined via a
standardized federal formula. He stressed Congress has severely limited cities' ability to regulate rates.
Mr. Overholt noted, due to the less than 50,000 customer provision, Chambers may not be subject to any
regulation of basic cable rates. The City has the ability to forward rate complaints regarding advanced
programming (Discovery Channel, etc.). When competition is absent, the amount a consumer is willing
to spend for entertainment in their home is what determines price.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT THE FINAL ORDINANCE FOR
FINAL CONSIDERATION TO BE PLACED ON THE APRIL 16,1996 CONSENT AGENDA AND
THAT ORDINANCE BE DRAFTED, IN LARGE PART, FOLLOWING THE TESTIMONY IN
THE CONTRACT THE COUNCIL HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXAMINE.
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI OFFERED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT THAT THE MOTION
INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT THE COUNCIL AGREES IN PRINCIPLE AND CONCEPT
WITH THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. AMENDMENT ACCEPTABLE TO COUNCIL
PRESIDENT EARLING AND COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE.
Councilmember Myers noted Chambers Cable aired notification of this hearing and also invited citizens
to call for further information.
MOTION CARRIED.
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6. HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
40,40 CODE SECTION 20.80.020 TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES TO ADOPT "COMPARABLE
lge-b el, to ZONING" DESIGNATIONS FOR PROPOSED ANNEXATION AREAS (Eile No. CDC-95-192)
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1.4- Current Planning Supervisor Jeff Wilson, explained the proposed amendments would codify a process
the City has been using in recent years. This action would adopt comparable zoning designations for
proposed annexation areas in lieu of a Comprehensive Plan amendment and zoning adoption process
prior to beginning the annexation. This allows the City to expedite the annexation process.
Mayor Fahey opened the public hearing. There was no public testimony. Mayor Fahey closed the public
hearing and remanded the matter to Council.
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON,
TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3080, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 20.80.020.
City Attorney Scott Snyder pointed out a typographical error in Section 1, second line, "...changes is
hereby amended." Councilmember Petruzzi accepted the change.
MOTION CARRIED.
7. HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CODE SECTION 17.00.060 ENACTING CERTAIN INTERIM ZONING REGULATIONS FO
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ffoll I AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EDMONDS AND SNOHOMISH COUNTY (File No.
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CDC-95-181)
Current Planning Supervisor Jeff Wilson explained this amendment would allow the City to
implement portions of the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County regarding administration of
newly annexed areas. The City would be adopting certain County standards; therefore, for property
owners who initiated a permit process in the County and annex into the City, the City has jurisdiction to
complete the review of the permit consistent with the standards under which the permit was applied.
Mayor Fahey opened the public hearing. There was no public testimony. Mayor Fahey closed the public
hearing and remanded the matter to Council.
COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3081 APPROVING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ECDC
SECTION 17.00.060. MOTION CARRIED.
9. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR LIBRARY PLAZA PLANTER REHABILITATION
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and Councilmember Nordquist suggested it be returned to Council closer to project completion. Mr.
Walker noted an appropriation of approximately $30,000 is necessary; $8,000 could be taken from the
116 Fund (Building Maintenance) and $22,000 from the 125 Fund (Parks Capital Fund) which both have
adequate cash balances.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked if other projects would be impacted by funds being taken from the 125
Fund. Mr. Walker answered no projects will be affected.
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COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, TO APPROPRIATE THE $30,000—$8,000 FROM FUND #116 AND $22,000 FROM
FUND #125, FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF COMPLETING THE LIBRARY PLANTER
REHABILITATION PROJECT.
ORDINANCE NO. 3082 AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED
TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS
Administrative Services Director Art Housler advised this amendment is necessitated by legal audit
requirements and is generally done twice each year. Due to a number of increases that have impacted
expenditure targets in various departments, he requested the amendment be done now. He requested the
amount of appropriations be increased from $284,360 to $314,360 to include the $30,000 requested to be
transferred for the library planter rehabilitation project.
Mayor Fahey opened the meeting to receive public comments.
Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, recommended public notice be provided for fund
transfers.
Councilmember White pointed out the ordinance number on page 1, 4th paragraph, should be 3063,
rather than 3002.
COUNCILMEMBER WHITE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3082, WITH THE CORRECTION. MOTION CARRIED.
11. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 1996 AS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Mayor Fahey read a Proclamation declaring April 1996 as Disaster Preparedness Month. She explained
the City was contacted by Lynn Gross, Director of Emergency Services Coordinating Agency, to inform
them that April is Disaster Preparedness Month. She noted statistics indicate one should be prepared to
exist on their own for 72 hours following a major disaster. She encouraged citizens to pick up brochures
available at City Hall regarding Disaster Preparedness.
In addition, Mayor Fahey read a Proclamation declaring April 7 - 13, 1996 as International Building
SafetyWeek. She commended the Building Department for the job they are doing.
12. MAYO
Mayor Fahey distributed a copy of the insert appearing in CEO Magazine this month featuring the
economic development initiatives throughout Snohomish County and the 2-page presentation for
Edmonds. She thanked Councilmembers for allocating the funds for the presentation. She explained a
5,000 overrun is available for distribution as part of the economic development initiative. Next, Mayor
Fahey distributed information regarding a meeting with Representatives Blanton and Radcliff and
Senator Wood on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to discuss proposed legislation governing adult family homes
and their impact on single family homes. She suggested Councilmembers attend the meeting.
13. COUNCIL
Council President Earling explained the Mayor has, in the recent past, interviewed candidates for the
various committees in the City and recently brought forward final nominees for the Council's
consideration for the ADB and Planning Board. The Mayor's office has asked if the Council wishes to
return to the past policy of interviewing finalists and concurring with approval on other boards the Mayor
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makes appointments to, such as the Arts Commission and Sister Cities. This allows the Council to meet
individuals serving on boards and commissions but requires an earlier start to some meetings to allow of
candidate interviews. Councilmember Petruzzi requested an informal polling of Councilmembers.
0)(05 6 C COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO
EXCUSE COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING'S ABSENCE ON MARCH 12 AS HE WAS ON
VACATION. MOTION CARRIED, COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING ABSTAINED.
Student Representative Zitzmann thanked Councilmember Myers for speaking for him when he was
unable to attend last week's Council meeting. He reported the Edmonds-Woodway High School musical,
Bye Bye Birdie, was a huge success, with sell -out crowds on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. He
commented he heard that the 1996 Telecommunications Act is being taken to court by the ACLU in
Philadelphia.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke said he was glad to be back. He complimented Student Representative
Zitzmann on his performance.
Councilmember Petruzzi congratulated Student Representative on his excellent performance.
'Y0,06 0 COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON,
TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE'S, ABSENCE FROM THE LAST
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Fahey adj ourned the meeting at 9: 10 p.m.
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.
APRIL 2,1996
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 25,1996
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #5097S THRU #8481F FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 25,1996 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $390,541.54
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM CARL P. PEARSON ($645,233 and current
monthly expenses of $10,456)
,(E) AUTHORIZATION TO TRAVEL TO FORT WAYNE, INDIANA FOR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ON
LATERAL POLICE OFFICER APPLICANT
(F) PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION TO THE EDMONDS CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH
EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND
(G) APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO VACATE THE EASTERN 5-FEET OF THE 80TH AVENUE WEST PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19525 80TH AVENUE WEST VIA
PROPERTY TRADE (Applicant: Kenneth Johnson I File No.,ST-95-179)
,(H) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM MILDRED R. HALL AT 21025 83RD AVENUE WEST FOR
RIGHT-OF-WAY (SHORT PLAT S-95-200)
3. AUDIENCE (3 minute limit per person)
4. (30 Min.) HEARING ON PROPOSED STREET MAP AMENDMENT FOR RAILROAD AVENUE NAME CHANGE TO
ADMIRAL WAY(File No. ST-96-12 I Applicant: Waterfront Park Associates)
5. (35 Min.) HEARING ON CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE RENEWAL AGREEMENT
6. (10 Min.) HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TOEDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION
20.80.020 TO ESTABLISH THEPROCEDURES TO ADOPT "COMPARABLE ZONING" DESIGNATIONS FOR
PROPOSED ANNEXATION AREAS (File No. CDC-95-192)
7. (10 Min.) HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION
17.00.060 ENACTING CERTAIN INTERIM ZONING REGULATIONS FOR NEWLY ANNEXED AREAS IN
ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE ANNEXATION INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
EDMONDS AND SNOHOMISH COUNTY (File No. CDC-95-181)
8. (60 Min.) DISCUSSION ON LONG RANGE SALARY PLAN
S. -(5 Min.) APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR LIBRARY PLAZA PLANTER REHABILITATION PROJECT
10. (5 Min.) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING 1996 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS
AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 2,1996
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11. (5 Min) PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 1996 AS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MONTH
12. (5 Min.) MAYOR
13. (15 Min.) COUNCIL
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special accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable, Channel 32. Delayed telecast of this Meeting appears
Wednesday. Fridav and Mondav at noon on Channel 32.