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05/07/1996 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES MAY 79 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 John Nordquist, Councilmember Roger L. Myers, Councilmember Jim White, Councilmember Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember Gary Haakenson, Councilmember ALSO PRESENT Nick Zitzmann, Student Representative 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA STAFF PRESENT Michael Springer, Fire Chief Tom Miller, Police Chief Paul Mar, Community Services Director Jeff Wilson, Current Planning Supervisor Kirk Vinish, Planner Charles Day, Accounting Manager Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager Phil 01brechts, City Attorney Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jeannie Dines, Recorder Mayor Fahey pointed out a typographical error in the dollar amount as listed on Consent Agenda Item F (corrected amount is $227,585.50). COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, FOR APPROVAL OF THE REVISED AGENDA DATED MAY 6,1996. MOTION, CARRIED. 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Petruzzi pulled Item L. COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEM13ER NORDQUIST, FOR PASSAGE OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. Items passed are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 23,1996 (C) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 30,1996 City Council Approved Minutes May 7,1996 Page I I (D) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #9141S THRU #9671F FOR THE WEEK OF �0 APRIL 22, 1996 IN THE AMOUNT OF $420,563.40; APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #9148S THRU #9818F FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 29, 1996 IN THE AMOUNT OF $247,071.78; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #9670 THRU #9992 FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 16 THRU APRIL 30,1996 IN THE AMOUNT OF $568,848.76 101 f OP (E) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT FOR DAMAGES FROM OLD MILL TOWN M ALL to P405 ($453.22), AND TWO CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM JAMES K. CROUSE ($1,020.93 PO AND $933.82) (F) REPORT ON BID OPENED APRIL 22, 1996 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A e-0604 CLEANER/VACUUM TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS WATER/SEWER SECTION Vftr'eatx AND AWARD OF BID TO BEN-KO-MATIC BRUSH AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY �1149 ($227,585.50) Dow" &X- (G) REPORT ON BUDS OPENED APRIL 22,1996 FOR THE VACTOR DECANT STATION d OR %/A 0110 �� CONCRETE WALL PROJECT AND AWARD OF BID TO OCEAN ENTERPRISES .4-r r'R io� COMPANY ($20,768.99) (H) ORDINANCE NO. 3087 AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ,If It 't�e' CODE CHAPTER 20.15B - CRITICAL AREAS (1) ORDINANCE NO. 3088 AMENDING THE DATE UPON WHICH A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE EDMONDS INTERIM REGULATORY REFORM ORDINANCE FROM MAY 21,1996 TO MAY 20,1996 1100?Vp1roy (J) ORDINANCE NO. 3089 VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE OF 12TH AVENUE NORTH IN THE CITY OF EDMONDS, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES (Applicant: City of Edmonds; File No. ST-1-84) rot Rep. or,/oR (K) RESOLUTION NO. 843 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF 'w""'od NATURAL RESOURCES FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR AN AQUATIC LAND Irwipt .04 ENHANCEMENT ACCOUNT PROJECT (M) FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF EDMONDS HEIGHT� PRD (Applicant: Jordy Kostelyk and Rick Anderson; File No. PRD-94-12) (N) APPROVAL OF 1996 TAXI LICENSE FOR CHECKER CAB (0) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH AMTEST FOR ANNUAL INCINERATOR SOURCE EMISSION TESTING 111cido //05 (P) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN WSDOT PARTICIPATING AGREEMENT GCA 0267 FOR RESURFACING -STRIPING MAIN STREET TO 88TH AVENUE WEST ($8,755) (Q) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BEDS TO PURCHASE FOUR (4) MOBILE COLUMN Bit's LIFTS 1011- (R) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BEDS TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 5-YARD DUMP 11-391-05 TRUCK FOR THE WATER SECTION City Council Approved Minutes May 7,1996 Page 2 Councilmember Petruzzi advised he pulled Item to abstain from the vote as he had not attended the October 17, 1995 hearing regarding this matter. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, FOR PASSAGE OF ITEM L. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI ABSTAINING. The item approved is as follows: �6 POP (L) FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF MAPLEWOOD LANTZ ADDITION (Applicant: Hadley if Nicholson; File No. P-95-103) 3. AUDIENCE Rob Morrison, 250 Beach Place, Edmonds, announced the Royal Hudson steam train from Vancouver would be passing through Edmonds on May 8 at approximately 2:00 p.m. and will return to Vancouver 4ywl on May 14 at approximately 9:00 a.m. The Lady Washington is in port until Monday, May 13 and will ;�.f3 offer evening cruises on May 9-12. In celebration of Tri-Transit week, Community Transit will be offering free rides on local and commuter routes on May 14. Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, pointed out that building codes were changed while the Financial Center was being built and he felt it would be appropriate to levy fines. He commented Edmonds could be short $100,000 this year if the City mis-figured their state taxes as other cities,have done. Loren Larson, 7804 171st Street SW, Edmonds, explained he recently completed a variance hearing and appeal. for a deck extension and did not disagree with the outcome. During the process, an ppfp agreement was made between the City Attorney and himself, and was voted upon by,the Council, to fQJL restrict the height of the deck to 4'. He received a Letter of Transmittal stating the deck shall not exceed VOCA 31pl 3'6" in height. This does not allow him to build a deck and is contrary to what was agreed to and voted upon by the Council. He felt this was not just a mistake, but illustrated the numerous errors made by the City's Planning Department regarding this variance, the hearings and his appeal. He expected the height to be changed. Mayor Fahey asked Mr. Larson to bring the information to the City offices so any necessary action could be taken. 4. PROCLAMATION REGARDING NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS AND UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE NATIONAL FOOD DRIVE Ken Titus, President of Branch 791, of the Snohomish County Letter Carriers Association, described the fourth annual NALCIUSPS National Food Drive. Mayor Fahey read and presented a Proclamation declaring Saturday, May I I to be Food for the Hungry Day and urged residents of Edmonds to participate by placing nonperishable food by their mailboxes for collection by Letter Carriers. Jim Wood, Snohomish County Food Bank Coalition, commended the Letter Carriers for their assistance with collecting food. He described the Snohomish Food Bank Coalition and the families they serve. City Council Approved Minutes May 7,1996 Page 3 I 5. PROYCLAMATION REGARDING NATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL WEE fft, le.6 Police Chief Tom Miller explained the law enforcement community recognizes May 17 as National pop W669 Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls is National Police Week. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington DC records the names of more than 13,500.peace officers who have died in the line of duty. Since its dedication in 1991, more than 995 names have been added to the Memorial. Mayor Fahey read and presented a Proclamation designating the week of May 12 - 18, 1996 as National Police Week. She expressed appreciation for the work done by Police Chief Miller and his officers, particularly their implementation of community -oriented policing and the establishment of the new Juvenile Services Bureau. Chief Miller reported the suspect in the incident that resulted in a chase and ultimately the crash of an Edmonds police car in December 1995 has been tried and found guilty of first degree assault, felony alluding and felon in possession of a firearm; the minimum sentencing range is 30 years. Chief Miller announced a ceremony will be held on the steps of the Seattle Public Safety Building on May 17 to recognize officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Mayor Fahey also announced May 5 - 11 is Municipal Clerks Week and recognized the efforts of City Clerk Sandy Chase. 6. HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO CREATE A NEW CHAPTER (CHAPTER 20.50) RELATING TO 1,635 'rlel fif eft THE REGULATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITrES AND AMENDMMNTS Y�l 041 3 TO TITLE 21 "DEFINITIONS". THESE AMENDMENTS EXEWT ANY RECEMNG 0 opity, 1,11f TRANSMITTING ANTENNAS REGULATED -BY THE FCC WHICH THE CITY IS PREm ENTIED FROM REGULATING. (Applicant: Edmondg Planning Division / File No. CDC-95-67) Mayor Fahey recognized the members of the Wireless Communication Regulatory Commission, commending them for their work and thevaluable contribution they made. She expressed the Council's appreciation for their assistance in creating this ordinance. Current Planning Supervisor Jeff Wilson explained the Council instituted a moratorium on wireless communication facilities to allow the formation of this committee who could consider permanent solutions. Following a public hearing in March 1996, the Planning Board recommended the Council approve the proposed amendments. Kirk Vinish, Planner, explained the goal was to move the industry away from monopoles toward smaller building or light standard mounted facilities. He displayed maps identifying areas where micro, mini, and macro facilities may be located in the City, primarily in commercial corridors/districts. It is anticipated these will be the primary means of communicating in Edmonds, although aproposal for a facility submitted by AT&T prior to the moratorium is still active. He displayed a map identifying areas where a Monopole I would be permitted, permitted, with a -Conditional Use Permit (CUP), or not permitted. He explained that meeting the criteria of the Conditional Use Permit� which requires the pole to blend inwith the surrounding neighborhood and community, will be fairly difficult. Most permitted City Council Approved Minutes May 7,1996 Page 4 facilities will be along the Highway 99 corridor and closer to downtown, although fitiding sites in the downtown area will be difficult. Mr. Vinish described the AT&T proposal for a 60' tower in the Westgate area which remains active as it was submitted prior to the moratorium. After the moratorium, AT&T requested their application be extended as they were aware of the community's concern with these facilities. They have not yet determined what type of tower they will request. Mr. Vinish displayed a map identifying areas which permit, do not permit or permit with,a CUP a Monopole II or Lattice Tower. He commented locating such a pole in a park (which would extend only slightly above the tree line) could meet the criteria of the CUP and provide the necessary height. He explained there have been changes in Federal and State regulation of these facilities; federal legislation precludes the City from including health effects as a reason for regulating these facilities. The new State Law regarding wireless communication removed a lot of the "teeth" and no longer requires a SEPA review for towers over 60'. For Councilmember Petruzzi, Mr. Vinish advised the height of the proposed facilities discussed during previous hearings was 154'. Mayor Fahey opened the public participation portion of the hearing John Storch, Director of Engineering and Operations, Nextell One Comm, 5808 Lake Washington Boulevard, Suite 400, IGrkland, thankedImembers of the Commission and staff for their participation in the development of the proposed code amendments for wireless communication, noting they are among the more progressive in the State. He offered to answer any technical questions the Council may have. I Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, expressed concern that the committee reviewing applications for wireless facilities would not notify applicants of a denial. He encouraged committees to keep minutes of their meetings for the Council's review. There being no one else present wishing to address the Council on this matter, Mayor Fahey closed the public participation portion of the hearing and remanded the matter to the Council. N Recalling the number of citizens who spoke at the previous Council hearing and noting no citizens testified at the Planning Board meeting or this meeting, Councilmember Petruzzi asked if the participants of the previous hearings had been notified of this meeting. City Clerk Sandy Chase advised a list of approximately 100 people had been notified. Mr. Vinish advised 'the list was prepared from the appellants list and appellants had been included on the Commission. Referring to the chart on page 2, Councilmember Petruzzi noted the Monopole I was shown as not permitted in RM Zones, however, the Development Standards for Monopole I indicate they are permitted in Business, Commercial Waterfront, Public, Open Space and Multiple Residential. Mr. Vinish advised the chart was incorrect, it should indicate "Requires a CUP." Councilmember Petruzzi expressed concern with allowing a 70' pole in a multi -family residential area. Mr. Vinish pointed out a CUP would be required and meeting the criteria would be very difficult. I i City Council Approved Minutes May 7,1996 Page 5 Councilmember Petruzzi noted the possibility of a Lattice Tower or a Monopole 11 in the Harbor Square area would result in view obstruction. Mr. Vinish explained Harbor Square has a Contract Rezone. These facilities would not be allowed in under that Contract Rezone, the process would have to be reopened and Council approval would be required. Mr. Wilson pointed out that Harbor Square is zoned CG but also has restrictions under the Contract Rezone. As these facilities were not contemplated at the time of the Contract Rezone, they were not included in the contract and would not be permitted. Mr. Vinish explained it would be difficult to indicate "the CG zone, except for Harbor Square", in the ordinance. City Attorney Phil 01brechts advised a portion of a CG zone could be excluded in the ordinance by stating "the CG zone along Highway 99" or created by an overlay. Regarding towers on Highway 99, Councilmember Petruzzi asked how close to a single family residence a pole could be placed. Mr. Vinish referred to page 7 which indicates "...a Monopole 11 adjacent to a single family zone shall be set back a distance equal to the height of the wireless communication support structure from, the nearest single family lot line." He noted parcel depths along Highway 99 would restrict the areas where facilities could be located. Councilmember Petruzzi asked if the impacts on a single family lot's property values were considered. Mr. Vinish advised an appraiser serving on the Commission indicated a property adjacent to commercial zoning would already have its value impacted; therefore, the installation of a pole would not further affect its value. For Councilmember Petruzzi, Mr. 01brechts advised the City cannot exclude monopoles but can regulate the placement of those facilities. Further research would be needed to determine if the number of poles could be limited. Councilmember Petruzzi summarized his concerns, stating he did not believe large poles should be allowed in the downtown area, Harbor Square, or multi -family areas and should be limited to the CG zones on Highway 99. Councilmember Nordquist commented he has had little difficulty using cellular equipment in Edmonds. Mr. Vinish pointed out cellular facilities in Edmonds would provide links to other areas. In addition, due to the topography of Edmonds, there are presently some "holes" in the Edmonds service area. Councilmember Myers agreed he did not want 60'towers in the Harbor Square area. Mr. Wilson noted there were a number of representatives from thewireless industry present who could answer technical questions. COUNCIELMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO CONSIDER THIS AS A FIRST HEARING. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Earling suggested Councilmembers submit their questions to Community Services Director Paul Mar who could determine how to bring the answers back to the Council prior to the second hearing to provide additional information. Councilmember Petruzzi preferred discussion continue, particularly regarding towers in, the Harbor Square area, as he felt it was important to determine each Councilmember's position. City Council Approved Minutes May 7,1996 Page 6 COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEA1BER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO SCHEDULE THIS ITEM FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMA41TTEE PRIOR, TO ITS RETURN TO THE COUNCIL. Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked if this issue was time sensitive as the Community Service Committee likely would not review this until their June meeting. Mr. Olbrechts advised the City is operating within the six month moratorium. Its expiration date may be as late as October and it could also be extended again. MOTION CARRIEED. Mr. Wilson requested Councilmembers submit their questions within two weeks. - Mayor Fahey declared a 5 minute recess. 7. HEARING ON -AMENDMENTS TO EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTIONS 16,20.10(D) AND 16.30.010(LD) REGARDING PROVISIONS ALLOWING t000 lfj� "COMMUTER PARKING LOTS" IN RS AND RM ZONES AND THE ADDITION OF A NE P,40 5 DEFINITION UNDER SECTION 21.15.075 DEFINING "COMMUTER PARKING LOTS: por (Applicant: Edmonds Planning Division / File No. CDC-95-182) Current Planning Supervisor Jeff Wilson introduced Karen Wiggins, Chair* of the Downtown Edmonds Advisory Parking Committee, 152 Third Ave S, Unit D, Edmonds. Mayor Fahey commended the work done by the Advisory Parking Committee.* Ms. Wiggins explained the programs developed by the Advisory Parking Committee which include standardizing parking signs, the ride -share permit pilot program and employee permit pilot program. They would now like to identify satellite parking lots; 14 churches have been identified, although three would serve the main routes into Edmonds. Those three are St. Peters by the Sea, Westgate Chapel, and the Lutheran Church at Five Comers. The proposal allows administrative approval for lots containing less than ten dedicated parking spaces and provides for a Conditional Use Permit process for lots with more than ten spaces. The Committee will be working with Community 'transit to improve the bus schedule accessing these lots if it is not adequate to serve people working in downtown Edmonds. Community Transit will pay for the liability insurance, $250,000 for any one person 'or occurrence. Mr. Wilson explained the proposed amendment would allow commuter parking facilities to be located within residential zones within the City on community facilities. The parking lot must be a community facility such as a church, school, fire station, library, and must be located on an arterial street, a collector street or a designated transit route. He noted the reason for setting a threshold of ten spaces is the public is accustomed to the uses of the church and neighborhoods have acclimated themselves to that traffic. The threshold was set low enough that there would not be sufficient traffic into a neighborhood to cause adverse affects. Recognizing additional spaces may have an impact, a public process was set up, Following a public hearing on March 13, the Planning Board adopted a recommendation that the Council approve the proposed amendments. Mayor Fahey opened the public participation portion of the hearing. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, recalled the intent was to relieve parking congestion in the downtown area but expressed concern this was opening up the entire City to solve that small problem. Although only three locations are desired now, all 14 are included in the proposed City Council Approved Minutes May 7,1996 Page 7 amendments. He felt an administrative approval for less than ten spaces was not appropriate as that use would have an impact on a neighborhood. Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, reiterated his suggestion for a monorail system. Mayor Fahey closed the public participation portion of the hearing and remanded the matter to Council for action. COUNCILMEMEBER. NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMIEMBER MYERS, FOR PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 3090. MOTION CARRIED. The approved Ordinance reads as follows: �Vqo ORDINANCE 3090 AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 16.20.010(B), 16.20.010(D), IFIL 16.30.010(B) AND 16.30.010(D) AND CHAPTER 21.15 OF THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY trio DEVELOPMENT CODE IN ORDER TO PERMIT COMMUTER PARKING LOTS WITH LESS polt9 THAN TEN (10) SPACES AS PERMITTED SECONDARY USES AND COMMUTER PARKING pv,f,5 LOTS WITH TEN (10) OR MORE PARKING SPACES AS CONDITIONAL USES IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; TO DEFINE COMMUTER PARKING LOTS AS PARKING LOTS DESIGNATED FOR COMMUNITY; AND TO FIX A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE S. HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO. EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE f'44 SECTION 20.100.020(L3) TO CHANGE THE TIME LIMIT PLACED ON THE PLANNING BOARD TO ISSUE ITS FINAL WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL, FROM 10 WORKING DAYS TO 20 WORKING DAYS (Applicant: Edmonds Planning Division 00DO File No. CDC-95-194) Current Planning Supervisor Jeff Wilson advised the current code requires a written recommendation to be submitted by the Planning Board within ten working days of the close of their public hearing. As volunteer members of the Planning Board actively participate in preparing the recommendation and they primarily review legislative matters (not quasi-judicial which are regulated by the Regulatory Reform Act), it was appropriate to allow them additional time to prepare their written recommendation. The proposal would allow them 20 working days from the adoption of their recommendation to prepare their written recommendation to the Council. In addition, in the rare instance the Planning Board is involved in a quasi-judicial item, they are encouraged to make a site visit only as part of the public hearing to avoid a violation of the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine. Mayor Fahey opened the public participation portion of the hearing. Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, felt the Planning Board was slow now and preferred the change be from ten days to five days. Mayor Fahey closed the public portion and remanded the matter to Council. COUNCILMEEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER. PETRUZZI, FOR PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 3091. MOTION CARRIED. The approved Ordinance reads as follows: ORDINANCE 3091 AMENDING SECTION 20.100.020(B) IN ORDER TO REMOVE A MANDATORY PROJECT SITE VISIT REQUIREMENT FROM THE REVIEW PROCEDURES OF THE EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD AND TO AMEND THE DEADLINE IN WHICH THE IAP 5 City Council Approved Minutes May 7,1996 Page 8 oty Oslo vi tO 90 BOARD MUST ISSUE A FINAL WRITTEN DECISION FROM TEN (10) DAYS TO TWENTY (20) DAYS AFTER THE BOARD HAS CONCLUDED PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TESTIMONY ON A PROJECT, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Ernergena Equipment for Waste Water Treatment Plant Councilmember Nordquist advised research is necessary at the waste water treatment plant. COUNCILMEM13ER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER. VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF $40,000 TO PURCHASE THE NECESSARY PROBING EQUIPMENT FROM A SOLE SOURCE WITH FUNDS BUDGETED IN THE CIF SECTION OF THE 1996 BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMEMBER WHITE ABSTAINING. 9. PRESENTATION ON THE REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY TRANSIT SYSTEM PLAN Council President Earling described the draft RTA plan, noting some changes would likely be made prior to final adoption at the end of May. To address the public's concerns following the defeat of the previous plan, the draft plan has been reduced to $3.7 billion with a 10-year buildout. Revenue generated in each area will remain in the sub -area for improvements. No State funding is presumed and approximately half the Federal funding is presumed. Further, the draft plan emphasizes an expanded bus system which frees tip approximately 400,000 hours of bus time in the three county area to provide improved service. He pointed out the Community Transit Board of Directors unanimously support the draft plan; they took no position on the previous plan as they felt there were insufficient funds in the previous plan to deliver the necessary quality services. The draft plan continues to include Commuter Rail from Everett to Lakewood and proposes a starter Light Rail System from the Boeing Access Road through Seattle to the University District. The draft plan emphasizes improvement of the HOV system includmig HOV access ramps for buses, carpools and vanpools to allow direct access to HOV lanes. The plan also includes a proposal to complete a portion of the HOV system the State has been unable to commit to. He referred to "Detailed Description of Facilities and Costs", noting the plan also addresses infrastructure needs in communities to better facilitate high -capacity trains. If the State is able to complete the HOV lanes, that money would be used for another series of community connection investments. In the ten year period, the system will generate �383 million in Snohomish County which will be reinvested in Snohomish County. Funds will be generated by a 0.4% sales tax increase and 0.3% in Motor Vehicle Excise Tax, the same as the previous plan. Much of the debate over this plan comes from the downsizing of the plan and the philosophical change from a large Light Rail buildout to HOV improvements. In response to a suggestion to defer a decision until 1997 to determine if there will be a state-wide gas tax, an increased gas tax of $.09 - .14 per gallon would be necessary to keep up with current road improvements and to identify future growth needs in Washington. In addition, The RTA runs out of money at the end of this year. Council President Earling noted this issue has been debated for over 20 years and nothing has been done. It is estimated a population approximately equal to the City of Portland will move into the Puget Sound Basin in the next 10-15 years. He noted he personally liked the first plan better but intends to supports the draft plan at the end of May. Councilmember Petruzzi stated he supported the previous plan and would support this plan. He noted it was 1968 when the area lacked the foresight to pass Forward Thrust and improvements in the transportation system are now essential. City Council Approved Minutes May 7,1996 Page 9 11 I Councilmember Van Hollebeke concurred with Councilmember Petruzzi, noting that postponing solutions would not solve the problem. He encouraged citizens of Snohomish County.to look at this as a regional issue; grid lock has a negative effect on property values. He commended Council President Earling for his involvement with the RTA. Councilmember Myers said he also liked the first plan better but supported this plan as he feels any improvement in the region will benefit citizens. Describing a recent trip to SeaTac airport at 5:00 p.m., Councilmember Haakenson supported the RTA plan, noting it is needed now. Council President Earling called attention to the on -going safety concerns regarding aggregate crossings on the cur -rent rail system contained in the proposed Resolution he presented to the Council. He stated the RTA will be working with Burlington Northern, Amtrak and the DOT to make safety improvements along the system. Councilmember Nordquist asked why Community Transit was not included in Section 2 of the Resolution.. Council President Earling responded that section addresses the rail element; however, Community Transit could be included. COUNCILMEMBER. MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE RTA DRAFT PLAN. In response to Council President Earling's concern with timing for adding Community Transit to the Resolution, Councilmember White suggested it be written into the Resolution now. Councilmember Myers noted the insertion of "Community Transit" was not appropriate in Section 2 as it discusses train speeds. Mayor Fahey advised, in order to take action on the proposed Resolution, the public must be given an opportunity to make comments. THE MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN. Mayor Fahey asked if any members of the audience wished to make a comment. Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, recommended the City make a presentation outlining the RTA system in the Edmonds area. Barbara Stenson, RTA Communications Administrator for Snohomish County, pointed out a draft report of expected performance of the RTA proposal, such as projected ridership, and cost of operation which would be useful in discussions in the community. She noted it is also important, when examining the systern,.to consider its ability to stimulate the economy. Rob Morrison, 2050 Beach Place, Edmonds, did not agree with using RTA transit funds for HOV lanes and HOV access. He pointed out the way commuter rail will prove itself is by stopping where large numbers of professionals, shoppers, sport enthusiasts and seniors wish to travel into Seattle, such as Shoreline, Richmond Beach and Ballard. City Council Approved Minutes May 7, 1996 Page 10 Council President Earling agreed commuter rail stations should be expanded. He described benefits to citizens of Edmonds, noting the return investment to this area exceeds the funds raised in the ten year period. 0- 961P Afl, COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIELMEMBER WHITE, TO po( f ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 844 EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE RTA DRAFT PLAN. Councilmember White questioned whether action could be taken on the Resolution when the agenda indicated it would be a presentation only. City Clerk Sandy Chase answered she believed the City Attorney would prefer the Resolution be listed on the agenda but because the Resolution was placed before the Council and the audience given an opportunity to comment, action was appropriate. Mayor Fahey recalled at least two other occasions within the last year when the action was taken on a Resolution that was not on the agenda. The Municipal Research Center indicates it is appropriate to take action on a presentation provided the public is given the opportunity to speak. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Earling reiterated this is a draft plan; the RTA's final plan will be brought back to the City Council. 10. MAYO .ftg?6 Mayor Fahey advised an inspection was made of all City buildings following the May 2 earthquake indicated there was no significant damage, other than a few minor cracks. Community Services 6OR 00 l5r '( Director Paul Mar distributed an Earthquake Damage Assessment detailing damage to the Public Safety PR 411 055056 Building and Fire Station #6. Studies of both buildings in previous years deemed both buildings deficient; the next milestone will be May 21 when the results of the public safety bond will be known. Staff will continue to monitor the situation and keep the Council informed. Mayor Fahey suggested Councilmembers attend the Snohomish County Cities and Towns meeting later this month. Police Chief Ron King, Stanwood, will speak on Snohomish County's Multiple Response Team. She also directed the Council's attention to the complimentary letters received from citizens regarding City staff. % COUNCI Council President Earling explained $5,000 was allocated for cable consultants in the recent negotiations with Chamber.Cable; the final bill exceeds the funds set aside, and an additional $5,141.44 is needed which can be taken from the Council Contingency Fund. Of COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VA5,;0!5 MYERS, TO ALLOCATE AN ADDITIONAL $5,141.44 FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY 0 it g4t FUND TO PAY THE REMAINING OBLIGATION TO THE CABLE CONSULTANT SERVICES. 6(o MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember White pointed out Councilmember Petruzzi's diligence in reviewing ordinances such as the cellular tower ordinance. City Council Approved Minutes May 7,1996 Page I I Student Representative Zitzmann commended the City for their Home Page on the Worldwide Web. He announced Edmonds-Woodway High School will be putting on their version of "Mid Summer Nights Dream" May 8 - 10 at 7:00 p.m. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m. BARBARA S. FAHEY, MAYOR I I 1"" 1 A 111 �IIA I oell zz-t� SANDRA S-. CKASE,CITY CLERK City Council Approved Minutes May 7,1996 Page 12 Revised Agenda - 516196 Reflects Correction to Item F AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building 650 Main Street 1* - 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. MAY 7v 1996 SPECIAL MEETING ATTERS ......... .-A V: R; 'AN6,0—"� ... : :::" *'*'::::A**g ' `:':`:T:**-A*T.':-:-: - - .. P. ?.- .*.- ,( S$ N: 9 :: E S N.K.-I. AL::E 10 A G RQ..:..j.q:: P.J.-P .... * ... .......... ....... .... .... ... ... N* GA.: 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 APRIL 23,1996 (C) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 30,1996 (D) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #9141S THRU #9671F FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 22,1996 IN THE AMOUNT OF $420,563.40; APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #9148S THRU #9818F FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 29, 1996 IN THE AMOUNT OF $247,071.78; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #96701 THRU #9992 FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 16 THRU APRIL 30,1996 IN THE AMOUNT OF $568,848.76 (E) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM OLD MILL TOWN MALL ($453.22), AND TWO CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM JAMES K. CROUSE ($1,020.93 and $933.82) (F) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED APRIL 22,1996 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CLEANERIVACUUM TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS WATERISEWER SECTION AND AWARD OF BID TO BEN-KO-MATIC BRUSH & EQUIPMENT COMPANY ($227,585.50) (G) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED APRIL 22,1996 FOR THE VACTOR DECANT STATION CONCRETE WALL PROJECT AND AWARD OF BID TO OCEAN ENTERPRISES COMPANY ($20,768.99) (H) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 20.15B - CRITICAL AREAS PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DATE UPON WHICH A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE EDMONDS INTERIM REGULATORY REFORM ORDINANCE FROM MAY 21,1996 TO MAY 20,1996 W) PROPOSED ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE OF 12TH AVENUE NORTH IN THE CITY OF EDMONDS, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES (Applicant: City of Edmonds; File No. ST-1-84) (K) PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR AN AQUATIC LAND ENHANCEMENT ACCOUNT PROJECT (L) FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF MAPLEWOOD LANTZ ADDITION (Applicant: Hadley Nicholson; File No. P- 95-103) 1 (M) FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF EDMONDS HEIGHTS PRD (Applicant: Jordy Kostelyk and Rick Anderson; File No. PRD-94-12) (N) APPROVAL OF 1996 TAXI LICENSE FOR CHECKER CAB r� I Ll CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MAY 7,1996 PAGE 2 (0) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH AMTEST FOR ANNUAL INCINERATOR SOURCE EMISSION TESTING (P) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN WSDOT PARTICIPATING AGREEMENT GCA 0267 FOR RESURFACING -STRIPING MAIN STREET TO 88TH AVENUE WEST ($8,755) (Q) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS TO PURCHASE FOUR (4) MOBILE COLUMN LIFTS (R) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 5-YARD DUMP TRUCK FOR THE WATER SECTION 3. AUDIENCE (3 minute limit per person) 4. (5 Min.) PROCLAMATION REGARDING NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS AND UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE NATIONAL FOOD DRIVE 5. (5 Min.) PROCLAMATION REGARDING NATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL WEEK 6. (60 Min.) HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO CREATE A NEW CHAPTER (CHAPTER 20.50) RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 21 "DEFINITIONS". THESE AMENDMENTS EXEMPT ANY RECEIVING OR TRANSMITTING ANTENNAS REGULATED BY THE FCC WHICH THE CITY IS PRE-EMPTED FROM REGULATING. (Applicant: Edmonds Planning Division / File No. CDC-95-67) 7.. (200n.) HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTIONS 16.20.010(D) AND 16.30.010(D) REGARDING PROVISIONS ALLOWING "COMMUTER PARKING LOTS" IN RS AND RM ZONES AND THE ADDITION OF A NEW DEFINITION UNDER SECTION 21.15.075 DEFINING "COMMUTER PARKING LOTS" (Applicant: Edmonds Planning Division / File No. CDC-95-182) 8. (100n.) HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 20.100.020(B) TO CHANGE THE TIME LIMIT PLACED ON THE PLANNING BOARD TO ISSUE ITS FINAL WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL, FROM 10 WORKING DAYS TO 20 WORKING DAYS (Applicant: Edmonds Planning Division / File No. CDC-95-194) 9. (20Min.) PRESENTATION ON THE REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY TRANSIT SYSTEM PLAN 10. (5 Min.) MAYOR 11. (150n.) COUNCIL Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at 771-0245 with 24 hours advance notice for special accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable, Channel 32. Delayed telecast of this Meeting appears Wednesday, Friday and Monday at noon on Channel 32.