02/18/1997 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
FEBRUARY 18, 1997
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.'l 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
John Nordquist, Councilmember (arrived 7:29 p.m.)
Roger L. Myers, Councilmember
Jim White, Councilmember
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
Gary Haakenson, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Robbie Cuningham, Student Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Robin Hickok, Police Chief
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Jeff Wilson, Current Planning Supervisor
Gordy Hyde, Engineering Coordinator
Debbie Dawson, Parking Enforcement
Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
HAAKENSON, TO MOVE ITEM #8 TO ITEM #5A ON THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
(Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS,
FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember
Nordquist was not present for the vote.)
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MYERS, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION
CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.) The agenda items passed are
as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY .4, 1997
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #15154 THRU #15499 FOR THE WEEK OF
FEBRUARY 3, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $174,043.02; APPROVAL OF CLAIM
WARRANTS #15156 THRU #15650 FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10, 1997, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $321,433.98; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #14739 THRU
#14948 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 16 THRU JANUARY 31, 1997, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $431,976.40.
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(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT. OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM DONALD H.
HANSEN ($100,000), DENNIS G. OLSON ($2,101.53), CARL PEARSON (Amount to be
Determined), TERRY L. OLSON (Amount to be Determined), DOLORES S. DEAN,
(Amount to be Determined), LIBBY D. BRADY-GRANGE ($345.83), JAMES KURT
HENNIG ($10,000), DAWN LUCILLE GRAHAM (Amount to be Determined), AND
ALICE ANDAHL ($90,000)
(E) REPORT ON QUOTATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PARKS MAINTENANCE
TO PURCHASE AN ALL FLEX MOWER ATTACHMENT FOR THE FORD TRACTOR
MOWER ($8,824)
(F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH CONCEPTION
COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO RELOCATE THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
TO THE RENOVATED CITY HALL BUILDING
(G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH EVERGREEN
UTILITY CONTRACTORS, INC. TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY TELE-
COMMUNICATION CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE RENOVATED CITY HALL
BUILDING AND EXISTING PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
(H) ORDINANCE NO. 3130 AMENDING PROVISIONS OF EDMONDS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 20.110.030(B) NUISANCES TO CLARIFY THE
APPLICATION OF THE NUISANCE PROHIBITION TO REFRIGERATORS AND
FREEZERS IN RESIDENTIAL YARDS AND VACANT LOTS
(I) APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FROM THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 1997, REGARDING AN APPEAL OF THE
DECISION BY THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD TO DENY THE
APPLICATION FILED UNDER FILE NO. ADB -96-131 TO CONSTRUCT TWO.
ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 126
4TH AVENUE NORTH. (Appellant/Applicant: Marvin Smith / File No. AP -96-148)
3. AUDIENCE
Carol Hahn, 1031 2nd Avenue South, Edmonds, pointed out wheelchair accessibility to the Library
Plaza Room requires more than 12 inches behind the chairs in the back row. In addition, she urged the
Council to attend the la at the Driftwood Players, "Lettice and Lovage as it would be a wonderful
fun evening and also give Councilmembers an idea of old and new buildings. She urged the Council to
keep the former Christian Science Church in mind when discussing old buildings.
Bruce Andahl on behalf of his mother, Alice Andahl, 15605 75th Place W, Edmonds, stated that
Area following the mud slide seven weeks ago, the City Engineer told the land owners above his mother's
property to cover the hillside as soon as possible and to contact a geotechnical engineer. The City of
Edmonds has not yet covered their portion (approximately 70% of the hillside) although other land
owners have complied. He questioned the reason for the delay and asked when they can expect this to be
resolved.
Mel Critchley, 705 Driftwood Place, Edmonds, continued his comments from the February 4 Council
Concerns meeting regarding danger on the rails. He asked Councilmembers to imagine they were engineers on a
train traveling 50 miles per hour along the Edmonds waterfront, rounding a curve which has no visibility,
and encountering a landslide. He described the possible effects of the subsequent derailment of cars
containing propane gas. He urged the Council to appeal the faster train speed through Edmonds.
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Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, provided copies of correspondence for the Mayor
and Council covering the topics he wished to address this evening. He first referred to the City of
Everett's Citizens Salary Review Commission. He recommended any Councilmember running for the
office of Mayor be required to resign. He also addressed staff positions eliminated in the City; and
finally commented on the effects of the expansion of Paine Field.
Rich Demeroutis, 921 Pine Street, Edmonds, referred to a cost comparison provided by Mayor Fahey
regarding the cost of building a new administrative building on the present site versus the purchase of the
Edmonds Financial Center. He questioned the savings Mayor Fahey reported to the Herald ($164,000
for demolition and $654,000 for site work) as these expenditures will still be necessary. He pointed out
construction of the Administration building on the present site would cost $4.691 million. The total cost
of the Edmonds Financial Center is $5.4 million and it will be only two-thirds renovated, the roof will
need repair, the building has structural problems, and has an HVAC system that is at the end of its life
cycle.
4. REPORT ON PRIOR WEEK'S COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Public Safetv Committee
Committee Member Myers reported the Police Department made a presentation regarding end -of -the -
year crime statistics which indicate the Police Department is doing a good job. The Committee
discussed rescue training for the two technical rescue specialists absorbed from Fire District 1 and
recommended this be included as an overtime item in the budget. The Committee also discussed year-
end Fire Department activities and the merging of Station 10 from Fire District 1 with Edmonds Fire
Department. Committee Member White reported a discussion of the rescue/dive team will be on the
Public Safety Committee's March agenda.
Community Services Committee
Services Committee Member Haakenson reported staff provided an update on a tree replacement project
on 220th Street Southwest necessitated by the safety hazard the trees have created for pedestrians. As tree
removal, sidewalk and roadway repairs will occur at different times, staff plans to send an informational
letter to all residents in the neighborhood explaining the potential safety hazard and the work plan to
correct the situation. The Committee will review the draft letter prior to its distribution and a copy of the
letter provided to Councilmembers when it is sent to residents.
The Committee discussed Everett's request that the City participate in a Water Purveyors Mutual Aid
Agreement with all agencies located in its water supply area and concurred with the City's participation
pending feedback from the City Attorney. The Committee discussed how much planning and effort to
extend sewer service for the Perrinville area was appropriate prior to a proposed annexation date;
extension of sewer service would only occur if the annexation was approved and an LID was approved to
pay for the project. The Committee concurred staff should proceed with a questionnaire survey of
Perrinville area property owners regarding interest in sewer service. City Engineer Jim Walker also
provided a status report to the Committee on Metro's feasibility study on how to provide wastewater
treatment service to newly developed communities.
The Community Services Committee discussed the comparative analysis of WWTP operations and
recommended the City Council terminate its current effort to pursue alternatives to the in-house process
for wastewater treatment service delivery. The Committee also reviewed four draft ordinances intended
to clarify administrative and housekeeping type matters and recommended the emergency declaration
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method for establishing an interim moratorium on curb cuts in the BC zone and that the three proposed
ordinances be brought forward for action by the City Council.
nance Finance Committee
mmittee Council President Earling reported they reviewed the City's inventory system for equipment and
furniture. Administrative Services Director Housler advised the Committee he will proceed with full
inventory verification. Due to problems with collecting delinquent gambling taxes, the City Attorney has
taken action to assist in the collection. The Committee also discussed the financial impacts of leasing the
old Public Works site.
Mayor Fahey announced Councilmember Nordquist would be arriving late due to a Snohomish County
Health Board meeting and the birth of his grandson.
Parking on 1 5. HEARING ON RECONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL DECISION OF FEBRUARY 4, 1997,
Admiral Way REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 3 -HOUR PARKING AND EMPLOYEE PARKING
PERMIT ZONES ON ADMIRAL WAY FROM DAYTON STREET SOUTH TO THE END OF
THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Community Services Director Paul Mar advised at the conclusion of the February 4 Council meeting, the
Council voted to reconsider the restriction. Mr. Mar said information presented at the February 4 hearing
indicated parking restrictions were Monday through Friday but are actually Monday through Saturday.
He pointed out the Port indicated if weekends were not included in the restrictions, the on -street parking
would be used primarily by Washington State Ferry patrons parking on Friday night for the weekend.
(Councilmember Nordquist arrived at the meeting at this time.)
Mayor Fahey opened the audience participation portion of the hearing. There were no members of the
public present who wished to address the Council; therefore, Mayor Fahey closed the public participation.
portion of the hearing and remanded the matter to Council.
Councilmember Haakenson advised the restriction approved by the Council was different than the seven
days per week restriction requested by the Port. The restriction the Port requested benefits the Port and
the restaurants on Admiral Way as well as citizens using the parks on Admiral Way and the patrons of
the Senior Center. The only negative of the 3 -hour parking restriction 7 days a week, 24 -hours per day
would be that parking enforcement officers would have another variation of the parking restrictions to
enforce.
COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, TO ENACT THE 3 -HOUR PARKING, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 24 HOURS A DAY ON
ADMIRAL WAY FROM DAYTON STREET SOUTH TO THE END OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY. MOTION CARRIED, COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST ABSTAINED.
Ord. # 3131 Sa. (A) ORDINANCE NO. 3131 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, ESTABLISHING AN
Moratorium/ INTERIM ZONING MORATORIUM ON CURB CUTS IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AREA,
Curb Cuts SETTING A HEARING DATE, AND PROVIDING AN EXPIRATION DATE
Ord. #3132 (B) ORDINANCE NO. 3132 AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF EDMONDS COMMUNITY
Entrances in DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 18.80.060 TO ADD A NEW SUB SECTION (B.)(5) RELATING
rTO ENTRANCES IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AREA
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ADB Design (C) PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARCHITECTURAL
Manual DESIGN MANUAL AND THE CRITERIA FORMERLY SET FORTH IN REPEALED EDMONDS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 15.15 AS PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AS AN INTERIM ZONING REGULATION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND
PROVIDING FOR A SIX-MONTH EXPIRATION DATE
Current Planning Supervisor Jeff Wilson said the Community Services Committee reviewed this issue at
its last meeting and recommended the three ordinances be brought to the Council for consideration. He
explained Item A is an emergency ordinance which restricts access from the street to private property,
allowing the Engineering Division to regulate curb cut locations to fill the void between implementation
of the ordinance in Item B which is a full amendment to the Code. Item C, adopted as in interim
ordinance, reinstates a deleted reference to the ADB Design Guide in the City Code and requires a public
hearing by the Planning Board before a final recommendation is made to the City Council.
City Attorney Scott Snyder explained Marvin Smith's appeal pointed out the City did not have the tools
to require adherence to its policy in the downtown area requiring parking access to alleys where
available. The City's curb cut provisions are weak as they anticipate approval, have few criteria, and are
primarily based on public safety, health and welfare issuessuch as pedestrian safety. The moratorium is
intended to halt the acceptance of applications for curb cuts and other applications that require curb cuts
and requires a hearing within the next 60 days. He suggested the Council address Item A and B. Due to
the need to complete missing information in the ordinance in Item C, it could be placed on the next
Consent Agenda if the moratorium is approved.
City Clerk Sandy Chase suggested March 18, 1997 as a date for the public hearings.
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MYERS, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3131, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF wl
EDMONDS, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM ZONING
MORATORIUM ON CURB CUTS IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AREA, SETTING A
HEARING DATE OF MARCH 18, 1997, PROVIDING AN EXPIRATION DATE, AND FIXING A
TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MYERS, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3132, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 18.80.060 TO ADD A NEW SUB
SECTION (B)(5) RELATING TO ENTRANCES IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AREA AND
FIXING A TIME WHEN SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO
APPROVE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE (C) IN CONCEPT, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
DATE OF MARCH 18, 1997, AND PLACING THE ORDINANCE ON THE COUNCIL'S NEXT
CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
Appointment 6. APPOINTMENT TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY
to Fill
Vacancy
Vacancy Council President Earling thanked the many citizens who considered applying for the Council vacancy
and those who completed the application process. He was disappointed no women applied for the
Council vacancy as the Council is often criticized for the lack of women on the Council. He assured the
Council would be supportive of women pursuing a Council position.
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City Clerk Sandy Chase read the rules for the election.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED,' SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE RULES FOR THE ELECTION PROCESS. MOTION
CARRIED.
Ms. Chase then passed out the first nomination ballot to Councilmembers. Those nominated were:
Thomas Miller (Councilmembers Earling, White and Haakenson), Douglas Fair (Councilmember Van
Hollebeke), and William Wallace (Councilmember Nordquist). No nomination was made by
Councilmember Myers.
Mayor Fahey called for Vote No. 1
Vote No. 1 was taken. The results were: Thomas Miller, three votes (Councilmembers Haakenson,
Earling and White); Douglas Fair, two votes (Councilmembers Van Hollebeke and Myers); and William
Wallace, one vote (Councilmember Nordquist).
Mayor Fahey called for Vote No. 2.
Vote No. 2 was taken. The results were: Thomas Miller, three votes (Councilmembers Earling,
Haakenson, and White) and Douglas Fair, three votes (Councilmembers Van Hollebeke, Nordquist and
Myers).
Mayor Fahey called for Vote No. 3.
Vote No. 3 was taken. The results were:- Thomas Miller, three votes (Councilmembers Haakenson,
Earling and White) and Douglas Fair, three votes (Councilmembers . Nordquist, Myers and Van
Hollebeke).
Mayor Fahey called for Vote No. 4.
Vote No. 4 was taken. The results were: Thomas Miller, three votes (Councilmembers Earling, White
and Haakenson) and Douglas Fair, three votes (Councilmembers Van Hollebeke, Myers, and Nordquist).
Mayor Fahey called for Vote No. 5.
Vote No. 5 was taken. The results were: Thomas Miller, three votes (Councilmembers Earling,
Haakenson, and White) and Douglas Fair, three votes (Councilmembers Nordquist, Myers, and Van
Hollebeke).
Mayor Fahey called for Vote No. 6.
Vote No. 6 was taken. The results were: Thomas Miller, three votes (Councilmember Earling,
Haakenson, and White) and Douglas Fair, three votes (Councilmembers Myers, Nordquist, and Van
Hollebeke).
Mayor Fahey declared the election void, due to a deadlock, and requested the nomination process start
over again.
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Councilmember Myers suggested the selection be postponed for a week. Councilmember Van Hollebeke
pointed out the importance of proceeding with the process to enable the new Councilmember to attend
the Council's upcoming retreat.
The City Clerk then passed out the second nomination ballot to Councilmembers. Those nominated
were: Douglas Fair (Councilmembers Nordquist, Myers and Van Hollebeke) and Thomas Miller
(Councilmembers Haakenson, White and Earling).
Mayor Fahey called for Vote No. 1.
Vote No. 1 was taken. The results were: Thomas Miller, three votes (Councilmembers Earling, White,
and Haakenson) and Douglas Fair, three votes (Councilmembers Myers, Nordquist, and Van Hollebeke).
Mayor Fahey called for Vote No. 2.
Vote No. 2 was taken. The results were: Thomas Miller, four votes (Councilmembers Van Hollebeke,
Haakenson, White, and Earling) and Douglas Fair, two votes (Councilmembers Myers and Nordquist).
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
Thomas
Miller HOLLEBEKE, THAT THOMAS MILLER BE ADMINISTERED THE OATH BY MAYOR
Appointed to FAHEY AND BE SEATED THIS EVENING. MOTION CARRIED.
Council
Position No. 3
Mayor Fahey administered the City Council Oath of Office to Thomas Miller.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke observed several of the candidates were present and thanked them for
applying for the Council vacancy. He noted the selection had been a fair and impartial process.
Councilmember Miller expressed his thanks, stating it was an honor to be nominated along with Mr. Fair
and Mr. Wallace. He was honored to replace former Councilmember Petruzzi and would do everything
in his power to live up to his legacy.
Mayor Fahey declared a five minute recess.
Human 7. UPDATE ON COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN RESOURCES PLAN
Resources
Plan Personnel Manager Brent Hunter said this is the final report on the Comprehensive Human Resources
Plan but will also be an item on the Council's retreat agenda. As this is the final action, he requested
authorization to make final payment on this contract.
Suzanne Elshult of the consultant team commented she was impressed with the commitment to ensure
action is taken on this report. She explained strategic planning began in July 1996 with interviews of all
Councilmembers, the Mayor and key management staff as well as gathering information regarding the
challenges and opportunities the City is currently facing and expects to face in the next ten years. From
this information, a report was drafted and sent to the Mayor and key managers at a retreat in Fall 1996.
Following the retreat, a report was drafted and presented to the Council. This report contained a vision
which illustrates where the City believes it is headed and what it will look like in ten years. It also
contains a mission statement (outlining the City's purpose) and a guiding principle statement (identifying
the City's values and principles the employees are expected to observe with co-workers as well as the
public). Six specific goal areas were developed, each with .a number of short term objectives. Key
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themes were developed in the planning process and expressed in the goal statement such as the Council
taking a longer range perspective than it has historically taken, focusing on stabilizing the financial
environment, ensuring the physical structures are in place to support continued high quality service
delivery, continue development of human resource systems that support or reinforce the desired direction
of the City, and taking a stronger role in regional issues. There was strong consensus that the City should
continue nurturing a strong customer service structure. She summarized this was an excellent start and
recommended the Council revisit the draft strategic plan during its annual retreat this year and work
toward establishing a framework for some of the short term planning necessary to make the plan a
reality.
Phil Kushlan of the consultant team explained as a result of strategic planning, the second phase looked
at the organization to determine if modifications could be suggested to assist in the achievement of the
goals identified. They found the City's organization was generally effective and met the citizens' needs
quite well. Some suggestions were made to facilitate moving into the future such as, 1) moving some
high priority issues to department head status such as Parks and Recreation and Public Works and
combining Planning, Building and Engineering into a Development Service Department to mirror the
requirements under GMA for concurrence, 2) increasing the focus on technology development to enable
a broader scope both in City operations and how it relates to citizens, and 3) creating a professional
position in the Office of the Mayor to support the Mayor and provide administrative continuity during
changes in the mayoral position.
Linda Kroner, also of the consultant team, explained the classification and compensation portion of the
study was done concurrently with the organization and strategic planning due to time limitations;
therefore, some information is based on the current structure. The basic methodology for classification
was to meet with employees to ensure they understood the process, followed by completion of a
questionnaire and an interview of employees who wished to be interviewed, ensuring one individual in
each classification was interviewed. Allocation lists based on the current structure were developed. Job
descriptions have been provided to match the allocation as well as job descriptions for the recommended
positions. If any changes are made, slight revisions to the job descriptions may be necessary.
Ms. Kroner explained, concurrently with the classification portion, a compensation study was performed
by surveying cities and counties in western Washington with a population of 20,000 - 45,000. A
comparison of salary medians and job evaluation was then performed. Discussion with the Personnel
Committee and City staff revealed they also wished to look at internal relationships. This was done
using the Ewing Factor System by assigning points (based on definitions) to knowledge, complexity,
accountability, and working conditions to establish internal relationships between positions. A salary
recommendation was made by combining the market survey data and evaluation materials. A fringe
benefit survey, done at the City's request, revealed the City is very competitive and no changes were
recommended. In contrast, the study revealed that City salaries are generally below the median in non -
sworn classes. The study also considered performance-based pay systems, specifically objective -based
pay for performance and gain sharing.
Ms. Kroner explained several suggestions for implementation were provided as well as a cost of
implementation. The City has an excellent group of employees; they are skeptical of the classification
and compensation study as many have participated in similar studies without seeing results. She urged
the Council to take some action on the report, noting employees do not expect all recommendations to be
implemented immediately.
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Councilmember Haakenson thanked Ms. Elshult, Mr. Kushlan, and M's. Kroner for their assistance and
City staff for their input and patience with delays with regard to this study.
Council President Earling acknowledged the quality of the City staff and their daily efforts. He referred
to comments in the study that some of the City's ordinances are obsolete, the City has some cumbersome
ordinances which create bottlenecks in City Hall, and leadership is oriented toward managing functional
areas. He asked which ordinances were bottlenecks and how they could be changed. Mr. Kushlan
pointed out comments were derived from a variety of sources—Councilmembers, staff, and group
discussions. He did not recall discussion of specific areas of obsolescence although there was discussion
of land use regulations. He noted the comments regarding leadership addressed a perception there is
competition among departments for resources, etc. He noted resources will continue to diminish;
therefore, a consistent connection between departments is critical.
Council President Earling requested Mr. Kushlan comment on the observation that citizens continue to
want government to do more with less, and the apparent optimism in the community due to the
successful passage of the recent Public Safety bond and 60% voter approval of the RTA in Edmonds.
Mr. Kushlan replied the comment that citizens want government to do more with less is somewhat of a
global observation. While the Edmonds community has responded effectively to capital projects, his
opinion was this should not be interpreted that citizens do not care about the fiscal stewardship of the
City.
Councilmember Haakenson commented that he would like to also thank the members of the Human
Resources Committee—Mr. Housler, Mr. Hunter, Mayor Fahey, and Councilmembers Nordquist, Myers,
and Petruzzi.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke observed the Human Resources Study is a huge document. He noted the
Council will be analyzing the study and looking for the best ways to move forward. in a fiscally -
responsible manner. The Council will also have another opportunity to review the study and provide
input at the Council retreat.
COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
EARLING, FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT TO EWING &
ASSOCIATES. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Fahey expressed her appreciation to the consultants for their assistance in this process and the
development of a quality document. She looked forward to the challenge of implementing
recommendations in a timely manner. She reiterated she and the Council are committed to realizing as
much of the study as possible.
9. MAYOR
Fire Mayor Fahey reported the fire consolidation meeting was very successful. Representatives from all
Consolidation cities and Fire Districts 1 and 11 were invited to discuss the possibility of consolidating fire services to
maintain the same, and possibly better, levels of service as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
She observed this has been achieved on an operational level via mutual aid agreements; however,
administration consolidation is still desirable. This subject has been studied for a number of years; one
of the biggest challenges is concern with a possible loss of some local control. She thanked
Councilmembers White and Myers for their assistance at the meeting as well as Councilmembers from
other cities. As a result of the discussion at the fire consolidation meeting, a motion was passed that the
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cities will work together to develop a resolution that defines the parameters to hire a consultant to
determine how to make consolidation possible. The motion included a commitment by all cities to move
forward if the determination made sense and was feasible.
Mayor Fahey noted all cities present (Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Woodway, Edmonds, and Mukilteo)
voted in favor of the resolution. Lynnwood chose to abstain as they did not feel they had clear direction
from their Council. The Lynnwood City Council will be considering this matter this week and will
provide a representative on the committee creating the resolution if their Council decides to participate.
It is anticipated the resolution will be presented to Council in the next few weeks. Mayor Fahey
expressed her appreciation to Executive Secretary Dee McGrath for her assistance in bringing together
this huge group of people.
AWC Mayor Fahey announced she will be attending the AWC legislative meetings in Olympia on February 19
Legislative
Meeings and 20 and Mayor Pro Tem Earling will oversee administration of the City.
10. COUNCIL
Council Council President Earling said the information for the Council retreat agenda items will be delivered on
Retreat Wednesday evening. He reviewed the items on the Retreat Agenda, and noted the corresponding
Councilmember who requested each particular item be placed on the agenda. He asked to speak with
Councilmember Myers and Mayor Fahey regarding critical RTA issues.
Councilmember Miller said he will strive to live up to the Council's confidence.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke welcomed Councilmember Miller.
Councilmember Myers congratulated Councilmember Miller and pointed out the Council may not
always agree but they are never really disagreeable. He agreed with Mayor Fahey's comments regarding
fire consolidation, noting this has been a goal for a number of people for a long time. He commended
Mayor Fahey for stepping forward to arrange further discussion following the meeting last July and
looked forward to providing better service to citizens at a lower cost. He looked forward to the AWC
Conference and the Council retreat.
Councilmember Haakenson welcomed Councilmember Miller.
Student Representative Cuningham congratulated Councilmember Miller, noting he is no longer the
newest member at the Council meetings.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
Council President Earling announced this item had been placed on the Council's retreat agenda on
February 21, 1997.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
BARBARA S. FAHE , 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.
FEBRUARY 18, 1997
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 1997
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #15154 THRU #15499 FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 3, 1997, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $174,043.02; APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #15156 THRU #15650 FOR THE WEEK
OF FEBRUARY 10, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $321,433.98; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS
#14739 THRU #14948 FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 16 THRU JANUARY 31, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$431,976.40.
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM DONALD H. HANSEN ($100,000), DENNIS
G. OLSON ($2,101.53), CARL PEARSON (Amount to be Determined), TERRY L. OLSON (Amount to be
Determined), DOLORES S. DEAN (Amount to be Determined), LIBBY D. BRADY-GRAGE ($345.83),
JAMES KURT HENNIG ($10,000), DAWN LUCILLE GRAHAM (Amount to be Determined), AND ALIC
ANDAHL ($90,000)
(E) REPORT ON QUOTATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PARKS MAINTENANCE TO PURCHASE AN AL
FLEX MOWER ATTACHMENT FOR THE FORD TRACTOR MOWER ($8,824)
(F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH CONCEPTION COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO
RELOCATE THE TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM TO THE RENOVATED CITY HALL BUILDING
(G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH EVERGREEN UTILITY CONTRACTORS, INC.
TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY TELECOMMUNICATION CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE RENOVATED CITY
HALL BUILDING AND EXISTING PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
(H) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS OF EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
SECTION 20.110.030(B) NUISANCES TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE NUISANCE PROHIBITION
TO REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS IN RESIDENTIAL YARDS AND VACANT LOTS
(1) APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FROM THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 4, 1997, REGARDING AN, APPEAL OF THE DECISION BY THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
BOARD TO DENY THE APPLICATION FILED UNDER FILE NO. ADB -96-131 TO CONSTRUCT TWO
ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 126 4TH AVENUE NORTH.
(Appellant/Applicant: Marvin Smith / File No. AP -96-148)
3. AUDIENCE (3 minute limit per person)
4. (15 Min.) REPORT ON PRIOR WEEK'S COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
5. (15 Min.) HEARING ON RECONSIDERATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECISION OF FEBRUARY 4, 199
REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 3 -HOUR PARKING AND EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT ZONE
ON ADMIRAL WAY FROM DAYTON STREET SOUTH TO THE END OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
6. (90 Min.) APPOINTMENT TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY
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7. (60 Min.) UPDATE ON COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN RESOURCES PLAN
8. (5 Min.) (A) PROPOSED ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM ZONING
MORATORIUM ON CURB CUTS IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AREA, SETTING A HEARING DATE, AND
PROVIDING AN EXPIRATION DATE
(B) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF EDMONDS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 18.80.060 TO ADD A NEW SUB SECTION (13)(5) RELATING TO
ENTRANCES IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AREA
(C) PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
MANUAL AND THE CRITERIA FORMERLY SET FORTH IN REPEALED EDMONDS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 15.15 AS PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS AN INTERIM
ZONING REGULATION, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE, AND PROVIDING FOR A SIX-MONTH
EXPIRATION DATE
9. (5 Min.) MAYOR
10. (15 Min.) COUNCIL
11. (15 Min.) EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
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
the following Wednesday, Friday and Monday at noon on Channel 32.