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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. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 18, 1997 Page I (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. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 18, 1997 Page 2 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 Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 18, 1997 Page 3 1 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 Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 18, 1997 Page 4 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. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 18, 1997 Page 5 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. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 18, 1997 Page 6 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 Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 18, 1997 Page 7 1 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. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 18, 1997 Page 8 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 Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 18, 1997 Page 9 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 Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 18, 1997 Page 10 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 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 18, 1997 PAGE 2 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. 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