04/15/1997 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
APRIL 15, 1997
Following an Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. regarding a legal matter, the Edmonds City Council
meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Barbara Fahey in the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main
Street. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Barbara Fahey, Mayor
Dave Earling, Council President
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Roger L. Myers, Councilmember
Jim White, Councilmember
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
Gary Haakenson, Councilmember
Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Robbie Cuningham, Student Representative
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Michael Springer, Fire Chief
John Westfall, Fire Inspector
Al Compaan, Assistant Police Chief
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Jeff Wilson, Current Planning Supervisor
Noel Miller, Public Works Superintendent
Phil Olbrechts, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Nordquist pulled Consent Agenda Items E, F, G, H, and I.
COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER,
FOR APPROVAL OF THE REMAINING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. MOTION CARRIED.
The agenda items approved are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 1997
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #15176 THRU #16659 FOR THE WEEK OF
MARCH 31, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $146,757.50; APPROVAL OF CLAIM
WARRANTS #16661 THRU #16836 FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 7, 1997, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $501,626.41; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #15511 THRU
#15706 FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 16 THRU MARCH 31, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$420,573.37
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM MICHAEL J. HALL
($1,839.94)
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Item E: Report on Bids Opened April 1, 1997, for the Water Main Replacement Program and Award of
Contract to Greenriver Construction ($326.050.42)
Councilmember Nordquist pointed out the bid document did not include a reference to prevailing wages.
Mr. Mar explained the prevailing wage table was part of the specifications when this was put out for bid.
Councilmember Nordquist requested this information accompany a Report on Bids Openings in the
future.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS,
FOR APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM E. The item approved is as follows:
(E) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED APRIL 1, 1997, FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GREENRIVER CONSTRUCTION
($326.050.42)
Item F: Report on Final Construction Costs for the Public Works Covered Storage Building Project and
Council Acceptance of the Project
For Councilmember Nordquist, Public Works Superintendent Noel Miller advised the original bid was
$50,826.95, including state sales tax; overruns were electives. Staff realized there was no roof with the
building as the original fiberglass roof had been destroyed when the treatment plant was built. It was
planned to budget funds in 1997 in Street/Water for the roof materials and have City staff install the roof.
However, due to higher than anticipated staff workloads, a reasonable price was provided by the
contractor and a change order executed for the roof. The other change order ($2,500) was for
refabrication of the steel building damaged during the move to the Public Works site.
Councilmember Nordquist pointed out this was an example of how a project increased $36,000 above the
original bid amount.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS,
FOR APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM F. The item approved is as follows:
(F) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS COVERED
STORAGE BUILDING PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT
Mayor Fahey clarified $25,000 were changes; the remainder were known items that occurred prior to
letting the contract. She noted an addendum describing the cost overruns was circulated to the Council
this evening.
Item G: Authorization for Staff to Advertise for Request for Qualifications for Professional Services for
the Development of Software and Specifications of Hardware for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
SCADA Upgrade Project
For Councilmember Nordquist, Community Services Director Paul Mar advised the initials on the
Agenda Memo for the Community Services Department were his. Councilmember Nordquist asked if
this was the request of the Engineering Department, not only staff's. Mr. Mar agreed.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS,
FOR APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM G. MOTION CARRIED. The item approved is
as follows:
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(G) AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
SOFTWARE AND SPECIFICATIONS OF HARDWARE FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT
Item H. Authorization to Purchase and Install an Oxygen Refilling System
Councilmember Nordquist advised Fire Chief Michael Springer presented this item to the Finance
Committee and a recommendation was made to authorize the purchase and installation of an Oxygen
Refilling System.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM H.
Councilmember Myers said the Public Safety Committee also heard the presentation and recommended
the purchase and installation. Mayor Fahey advised this item was brought forward by one of the City's
Fire Fighters and will result in substantial savings for the City.
MOTION CARRIED. The item approved is as follows:
(H) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL AN OXYGEN REFILLING
SYSTEM
Item I. Proposed Ordinance Amending the Provisions of Chapter 19.75 of the Edmonds Community
Development Code to Add a New Section 19.75.090. Tanks Abandoned in. Place, Thereby Amending and
Replacing Subsection 7902.1.7.2.4 of the 1994 Uniform Fire Code and State Building Code
Councilmember Nordquist pointed out this ordinance would have a financial impact on homeowners who
have an oil tank when their house is sold.
Councilmember Haakenson stated the information on the Agenda Memo was incorrect—this item was
moved to the Council Consent Agenda with the Community Services Committee recommendation for
approval.
COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, FOR APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM I. MOTION CARRIED. The
item approved is as follows:
(1) ORDINANCE NO. 3141 AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 19.75 OF THE
EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION
19.75.090, TANKS ABANDONED IN PLACE, THEREBY AMENDING AND REPLACING
SUBSECTION 7902.1.7.2.4 OF THE 1994 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND STATE
BUILDING CODE
Councilmember Myers pointed out the individual referenced in Consent Agenda Item D (Acknowledge
receipt of claim for damages from Michael J. Hall) was not the local attorney, Michael Hall, who was
previously a City Councilmember.
3. AUDIENCE
Joan Meadows, 303 Howell Way (Olympic View Apartments), Edmonds, explained residents of
Oympic View Apartments as well as the residents of Sound View were very concerned that their Section
8 Housing Contract may not be renewed. She requested the City ensure HUD receives the additional
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funds necessary to renew the Section 8 contracts without removing funds from other housing programs.
She pointed out residents of the apartments are senior members of the community who have limited
funds. With rental assistance, residents are able to maintain their lives with some dignity. She pointed
out the impact on the nation, state and community would be immense if the buildings are closed or if
assistance were lost. On behalf of herself and other residents of Olympic View, she requested the City
voice their support of Section 8 Housing to the Senate and House of Representatives.
Mayor Fahey advised the City received a message regarding this matter earlier today. The matter is
under investigation and she assured Ms. Meadows staff would be contacting her.
Ray Albano, 20916, 76th Ave W, Edmonds, explained (in response to a comment made at the last City
Council meeting) that citizens leave City Council meetings early because the chairs provided for the
public are uncomfortable and he watches the remainder of the meeting on television. He commented
Social Security, retired military, and City staff received a 2.9% salary increase; however, it is his
understanding the City Council raised their salary. from $450 to $500, a 10% increase. He was told the
last topic discussed at the Council retreat (personnel) is not on the audio recorded tape. If his review of
the tapes determines this topic is missing, he will write each Councilmember and expect an individual
response. If this topic is on the tape, he apologized. He expressed concern with the $55 charge for a
covered location in Edmonds Parks.
Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger, Edmonds, indicated he faxed a letter to the City regarding a Citizen
Salary Committee and questioned wh this topic had not been raised with the Council. He commented
on reports he has made to the Shoreline Council regarding adult entertainment.
Mel Critchley, 705 Driftwood Place, Edmonds, said the reason he leaves Council meetings early is
because he attends numerous other meetings he is not paid for. He reported a Congressman who took a
job with Burlington Northern (BN) was being paid $300,000 per year; he worked less than one year and
received $1 million in severance. Further, Mr. Critchley reported although BN's earnings have increased
since 1992, they refuse to participate in safety measures. He pointed out BN Officers have indicated they
intend to vote against the three proposals for safety if presented by stockholders at the annual meeting.
He said while BN favors policies that promote safety in train operations, employee safety and diversity,
they believe these issues are currently being addressed, and would require duplication of effort. He
pointed out train separation would require a tunnel or overpass; therefore, the only solution is slower
speeds.
June McCallum, Olympic View Apartments, Edmonds, commented many residents have lived in
these apartments for 20 years. Due to illnesses, many residents need the bars in halls and restrooms.
Further, many residents cannot afford "normal" rents due to high medical expenses. She urged the City
to investigate the Section 8 contract.
Mayor Fahey assured her the City would look into this matter.
4. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Mayor Fahey explained the City is doing everything they can to prepare for responses in the event of a
major disaster and also want citizens to be prepared. She read a Proclamation declaring Aril as
"Prepare Because you Care" Disaster Preparedness Month In Edmonds.
Fire Chief Springer thanked Mayor Fahey and the Council for the Proclamation. Acknowledging the
area has a history of disasters, he said the Fire Department is prepared and is now requesting citizens be
prepared.
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Fire Inspector and Disaster Preparedness Coordinator John Westfall, on behalf of the Washington State
Emergency Management, South Snohomish Emergency Services Coordinating Agency, and the
Edmonds Fire Department, warned citizens of an impending disaster, one that may not be a major
earthquake, fire, or winter storm. He urged citizens not to be afraid of disasters but to be prepared—to
make a plan and practice the plan. He urged citizens to practice their plan in a Drop, Cover and Hold
Drill on Thursday, April 24 at 9:56 a.m. The City staff will conduct a Drop, Cover and Hold Drill and
meet at the Emergency Operations Center to review information gathered as a result of this year's winter
storm.
Councilmember Myers pointed out the Edmonds School District will participate in the Drop, Cover and
Hold Drill and invited citizens to join them.
Mayor Fahey advised the City is attempting to create a Citizens Emergency Response Team, a group of
citizens who learn techniques to provide basic rescue procedures in the event of an emergency and before
emergency response teams can respond. This program, sponsored by ESCA, requires a minimum of 15
individuals to participate in a seven week course beginning on May 1. She encouraged citizens to
participate in this training to prepare for the needs of their families and neighbors in the event of a major
emergency. She urged interested citizens to contact City Hall for further information.
5. REPORT ON COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF APRIL 8,1997
Community Services Committee
Committee Member Haakenson reported Parks and Recreation Manager Arvilla Ohlde updated the
Committee on playfield usage within the City. Committee members congratulated Ms. Ohlde on her part
in the multi jurisdictional effort to put as many playfields as possible into usable condition. .The
Committee's discussion of the lack of parking in downtown Edmonds revealed the only real solution
would be a parking garage. Following a lengthy discussion regarding location and funding, the
Committee directed staff to obtain additional information to be provided at next month's Community
Services Committee Meeting. City Engineer Jim Walker briefed the Committee on the possibility of a
Traffic Mitigation Study as a result of the Growth Management Act. Although funds were allocated in
the budget for this study, the Committee agreed much of the study could be done in-house and directed
staff to develop a plan for review with the Personnel Manager. Next, Mr. Walker described City -owned
rights-of-way that will never be developed as City Streets and the possibility of vacation of these areas
was discussed. The Committee directed staff to prepare an inventory of these locations with information
regarding their developability, need for easements, and assessed values and report to the Committee for
further review.
Committee Member Haakenson further explained Planning Manager Rob Chave discussed posting of
public notice signs by City staff and ways to decrease costs. Mr. Chave will provide a follow-up report
next month. Mr. Chave indicated staff will be rewriting the Sandwich Board Ordinance next year. .
Acknowledging this was a complex issue with many perspectives, the Committee recommended
alternative signs be explored. Further, a letter regarding the proliferation of garage sale signs on City
street corners was considered. The Committee requested citizens keep Edmonds beautiful by removing
signs in a timely manner. Community Services Director Paul Mar presented an ordinance for a cost-
effective option to fill, rather than remove, abandoned underground storage tanks. The Committee
recommended approval and directed staff to place this item on the Council Consent Agenda. Regarding
a request to designate a City Flower, the Committee recommended approval of the project which would
be handled by the Mayor. Mr. Mar presented a follow-up report to the Committee on the Roadway
Striping Program request; the Committee directed staff to present this topic to the Finance Committee,
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noting that the Community Services Committee recommends Council approval to pursue the acquisition
of roadway striping equipment in order to comply with the January 1, 1998 federal mandates.
Committee Chairperson Van Hollebeke noted representatives from the Property Owner's Committee of
the Edmonds Alliance for Economic Development were present at the Committee meeting, and
enthusiastically endorsed the concept of improved parking. As a result, that Committee will meet .to
develop funding methods; if feasible methods are developed, a presentation will be made to the Council.
Finance Committee
Committee Chairperson Nordquist reported Fire Chief Springer explained the hazardous materials
response and the Committee recommended this item be placed on the Council's agenda. The Committee
discussed the Thermal Imaging System and directed Chief Springer to monitor funding efforts. If
additional funds are necessary ($17,000 of the $25,000 purchase price has been raised), the Committee
will review this item again and make a recommendation to the Council. Chief Springer presented a
proposal for oxygen bottle refilling and the Committee recommended it be placed on the Council's
agenda but was approved on the Consent Agenda. The Committee also reviewed petty cash expenditures
for the month of March.
Public Safety Committee
Committee Chairperson Myers reported the Public Safety Committee reviewed the D.A.R.E program, a
program that is well received and beneficial to the City's youth. The Fireworks Ordinance was also
discussed which resulted in' a number of citizens attending the meeting. The Independence Day
Organization requested the City reconsider the ordinance that restricts the sale and use of fireworks; it
was pointed out the sale of fireworks is often a fund raising activity. Assistant Fire Chief McComas
provided a brief history of the reasons for the ban and the decrease in property damage. Another meeting
was scheduled for this fall, and the Police and Fire Departments were directed to collect additional data.
Members of the Edmonds Fire Safety Foundation made a presentation to the Committee and were asked
to make a presentation to the full Council later this year. The Committee discussed Fire Department
consolidation and directed this item be placed on the Council Agenda for discussion of a resolution
regarding consolidation. Finally, the oxygen bottle refilling process was discussed which they felt would
result in cost savings for the City.
6. ORDINANCE 3142 ESTABLISHING A ZONING MORATORIUM AND AN INTERIM ZONING
ORDINANCE IN ORDER TO HALT ANY ENFORCEMENT ACTION WHICH WOULD
PROHIBIT OR LIMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GROUP LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR
THE DISABLED. FOR YOUTHS OR THE ELDERLY OF SIX OR FEWER SEEKING TO SITE
IN RESIDENTIAL OR NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONES, PLACING A MORATORIUM ON
THE CONDITIONAL USE CRITERIA OF CHAPTER 20.18 AND THE REQUIREMENT FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ESTABLISHED M CHAPTER 16.30 WITH RESPECT TO
GROUP HOMES FOR THE DISABLED. YOUTHS OR THE ELDERLY. CLARIFYING THAT
SUCH A MORATORIUM SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY HALFWAY HOUSE OR OTHER
FACH.ITY IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE INCARCERATED BY COURT ORDER OR
OTHERWISE PLACED PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF PROBATION OR PAROLE,
ENACTING AS AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE A NEW CHAPTER 17.05, REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATIONS PROCESS, ESTABLISHING A HEARING DATE FOR THE
MORATORIUM AND INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE
Current Planning Supervisor Jeff Wilson explained this was primarily a housecleaning item. The City
Attorney has prepared a moratorium and interim zoning ordinance. This institutes a moratorium on
current regulations that prohibit certain facilities and provides for adoption of an interim ordinance to
establish a new Chapter to identify procedures and processes for a reasonable accommodation process.
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He pointed out this action was in response to the Consent Decree issued by Judge Dwyer in Edmonds v.
Oxford House. Staff recommends the hearing, required for a moratorium and interim ordinance, be held
on June 3, 1997. The Planning Board will also begin the public hearing process necessary for formal
adoption and amendment of the Edmonds Code.
Phil Olbrechts, City Attorney, emphasized this action does not put the City in the position of being more
lenient with regard to group homes. The action is necessary following the Oxford House case; this
action puts the decision into legislation. The ordinance includes an accommodation process which
provides the Planning Director with the authority to waive Zoning Code and Building Code requirements
if they are in conflict with federal laws pertaining to non-discrimination against the disabled. One of the
terms of the judgment on the Oxford House directed the City to create an administrative procedure to
consider and act upon requests to reasonably accommodate the disabled and their care providers under
City zoning ordinances, policies and practices, in accordance with the Fair Housing Act and will provide
the parties with written notice of the proposed procedure and with the reasonable opportunity to
comment on the proposed procedure during the legislative process to adopt the same. He pointed out the
ordinance also includes a moratorium on the enforcement of the Chapter regarding group homes and
Conditional Use Permits issued as well as a Conditional Use Permit in one of the zoning districts. He
summarized the moratorium prohibits the City from enforcing Code provisions that were invalidated.
Further, a recent court decision struck down a Bellevue Ordinance that placed restrictions on group
homes for youth under the age of 18; the court held that youth were as protected as the disabled in the
Fair Housing Act. Therefore, youth homes must also be included. He pointed out this ordinance did not
permit group homes for individuals convicted of crimes, only persons who are considered handicapped
under the Fair Housing Act or youth under the age of 18.
COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON,
THAT THE COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3142 AND ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE MORATORIUM AND INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE FOR JUNE 3, 1997. MOTION
CARRIED. The ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE 3142 ESTABLISHING A ZONING MORATORIUM AND AN INTERIM ZONING
ORDINANCE IN ORDER TO HALT ANY ENFORCEMENT ACTION WHICH WOULD
PROHIBIT OR LIMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GROUP LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR
THE DISABLED, FOR YOUTHS OR THE ELDERLY OF SIX OR FEWER SEEKING TO SITE
IN RESIDENTIAL OR NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONES, PLACING A MORATORIUM ON
THE CONDITIONAL USE CRITERIA OF CHAPTER 20.18 AND THE REQUIREMENT FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER 16.30 WITH RESPECT TO
GROUP HOMES FOR THE DISABLED, YOUTHS OR THE ELDERLY, CLARIFYING THAT
SUCH A MORATORIUM SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY HALFWAY HOUSE OR OTHER
FACILITY IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE INCARCERATED BY COURT ORDER OR
OTHERWISE PLACED PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF PROBATION OR PAROLE,
ENACTING AS AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE A NEW CHAPTER 17.05, REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATIONS PROCESS, ESTABLISHING A BE, DATE FOR THE
MORATORIUM AND INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE
7. RESOLUTION OF INTENT NO. 271 TO EXPLORE ALTERNATE METHODS OF PROVIDING
FIRE SERVICE IN THE SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY REGION
Mayor Fahey explained three years ago City Councilmembers were invited to a presentation by various
cities regarding their opinion of fire service consolidation. As a result of automatic and mutual aid, fire
departments in cities in South Snohomish County operate collaboratively. As administrative services do
not operate collaboratively it was suggested consideration be given to consolidation. In the last year, due
to concerns regarding increasing costs and creation of rescue response teams in the region, some
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Councilmembers felt it was timely to reopen discussion regarding consolidation. As a result, a meeting
was held in July 1996 with representatives from all cities in the region to discuss benefits and obstacles
of fire consolidation. A decision was made to discuss consolidation with each Council to determine
whether cities wished to proceed with research and development of a plan for consolidation. In February
1997, representatives from Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Woodway, and Fire
Districts 1 and 11, met and agreed to create a resolution defining how a_ consultant to study issues
regarding consolidation would be hired. It was also agreed the planning process would be based on the
following principles: 1) levels of service not be diminished, 2) benefits for fire fighters not be impacted,
3) all safety standards, adequate staffing levels and employment of personnel be considered, and 4) an
equitable cost share and governing such an organization be addressed.
Mayor Fahey explained a resolution, including these principles, was created and sent to the various cities
and fire districts. To date, Fire Districts 1 and 11 have confirmed the resolution; Mountlake Terrace has
affirmed the resolution with the elimination of Section 5. Mountlake Terrace felt any group who did not
join now should be given the opportunity to join at a later date (with penalties resulting from the delay
and following completion of whatever phase is underway).
Councilmember Myers advised the Public Safety Committee recommended adoption of the resolution.
He pointed out Section 2 of the resolution proposes that a consultant determine whether consolidation is
feasible. He offered to serve on the committee described in Section 2.
COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST,
FOR APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION, OMITTING SECTION 5.
Council President Earling questioned when the study would be concluded. Mayor Fahey advised the
deadline for participation is April 30, 1997. A conclusion date will be determined by the consultant.
Council President Earling supported a timely determination of whether consolidation is feasible.
Councilmember Myers was hopeful the consultant's report would be available by year end.
Council President Earling suggested a paragraph ,be added to the resolution stating, "each Council shall
have an opportunity to review this by year end to determine if they wish to continue." Mayor Fahey
expressed concern with each Council passing a modified version of the resolution. She pointed out the
Council could pass the resolution, subject to their review of the process and possible withdrawal if not
concluded by a certain date.
For Councilmember Miller, Mayor Fahey explained the City of Lynnwood chose not to participate in the
drafting of the resolution, indicating they were happy with the way their fire services were operated and
did not wish to participate in consolidation efforts. All cities have asked Lynnwood to reconsider; the
draft resolution was sent to them along with a letter from Edmonds encouraging their reconsideration.
When Mountlake Terrace passed the resolution, they sent a letter to Lynnwood requesting they
reconsider.
Councilmember Miller asked how the consultant would be paid. Councilmember Myers advised the cost
would be divided equally among cities, based upon population. He pointed out any expenditure would
require approval of the City Council.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Council President Earling requested a status review of this issue be scheduled for the first week in
December.
8. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE
Fire Chief Michael Springer explained the Edmonds Fire Department's response to hazardous materials
calls, with a level above an immediate response, requires participation on a joint level—a combined
hazardous materials team of Southwest Snohomish County in which multiple fire departments
participate. As the hazardous materials team was established by the City of Lynnwood, they house the
majority of the equipment and personnel at their fire department. The level of participation for Edmonds
would be three hazardous materials technicians who are trained and certified to handle a hazardous
materials incident. Training for these technicians would be performed off-duty; however, they can then
train Edmonds fire fighters on the first response level. He pointed out the original proposal for a
Hazardous Materials Team was $10,000; the remaining funds are equipment which were included in the
Fire Department Operating Budget. Line item transfers within the Fire Department budget would cover
the $6,900 cost of overtime training and certification.
Councilmember Miller noted a stand-alone Hazardous Materials Team would require an expenditure of
at least twice this amount. He complimented Chief Springer on his analysis of how to do this in the most
cost effective way.
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO
APPROVE THE LINE ITEM TRANSFER. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Fahey pointed out she did not feel it was appropriate for her to approve this line item transfer
without the Council's awareness and approval of the City's participation in the Hazardous Materials
Team.
On another issue, Chief Springer informed the Council a joint rescue effort was currently underway
outside the Edmonds city limits, in Lund's Gulch, an unincorporated area of Snohomish County.
9. MAYOR
Mayor Fahey announced this week is Volunteer Recognition Week. The City chose to postpone its
recognition of volunteers to next week; a reception honoring volunteers will take place next week (prior
Week to the Council meeting) at 6:00 p.m. The Council will also recognize "unsung heroes" in the community.
She invited all citizens to attend the reception.
Mayor Fahey advised an Affordable Housing Forum is scheduled for May 13, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in
the Library Plaza Room. Observing the public comment regarding the need to maintain affordable
housing and the possible loss of Section 8 funding, she pointed out the importance of developing
alternative ways to provide affordable and low income housing in the community. She urged citizens
wishing to voice their concerns and possibly participate in development of solutions to participate in the
forum.
10. COUNCIL
Council President Earling announced a Council meeting was scheduled for the fifth Tuesday, April 29
couneil and would focus solely on EMS as there is a great deal of misinformation in the community that needs to
Meeting be clarified.
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In response to Mr. Albano's comments regarding the Council's salary, Council President Earling advised
the ordinance passed by the Council does not increase the Council's pay; it allows each member to
receive an additional $50 if they attend one additional meeting per month. He pointed out this was not a
pay increase and most Councilmembers do not attend the seven meetings they can now be compensated
for each month. He stressed before a Councilmember could receive the increased meeting per diem,
each must be re-elected.
Councilmember Miller complimented staff for completing the Public Works covered storage project,
Section 8 particularly in view of other projects underway in the City. In addition, he requested Mayor Fahey's
HUD Funding office prepare a resolution requesting Congressional leaders reauthorize funding of Section .8 Housing,
recognizing the City has a substantial senior population that relies on this funding and its elimination
would have a significant impact to residents.
Councilmember Myers complimented Councilmember Nordquist for his organization and conduct of the
Health Board retreat.
Councilmember Nordquist thanked the City for their participation in Health Week. As a result of
waiting in a lengthy wait for a ferry, he recommended consideration be given to the following: 1)
Suggestions opening the gate to the children's play area in Edmonds City Park for use by ferry users, 2)
locating aportable restroom in this area, and 3) locating signs indicating the length of the ferry wait (which
might allow ferry users to visit nearby stores).
Councilmember Haakenson advised he is the SnoCom/Medic 7 representative to the 911 Board.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke thanked Mr. Rutledge for remaining for the entire Council meeting and
for his support of the Council's review of their salaries. He assured none of the Councilmembers serve
on the Council for the money. However, staff and the Mayor salaries need to be fair.
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
BARBARA S. FAHEY, MAYOR
SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
' EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building
650 Main Street
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
APRIL 15, 1997
7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 1997
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #15176 THRU #16659 FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 31, 1997, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $146,757.50; APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #16661 THRU #16836 FOR THE WEEK OF
APRIL 7, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $501,626.41; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #15511
THRU #15706 FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 16 THRU MARCH 31, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $420,573.37.
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM MICHAEL J. HALL ($1,839.94)
(E) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED APRIL 1, 1997, FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AND
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GREENRIVER CONSTRUCTION ($326,050.42)
(F) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS COVERED STORAGE BUILDING
PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT
(G) AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOFTWARE AND SPECIFICATION OF
HARDWARE FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT
(H) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL AN OXYGEN REFILLING SYSTEM
(1) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 19.75 OF THE EDMONDS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION 19.75.090, TANKS ABANDONED IN
PLACE, THEREBY AMENDING AND REPLACING SUBSECTION '7902.1.7.2.4 OF THE 1994 UNIFORM FIRE
CODE AND STATE BUILDING CODE
3. AUDIENCE (3 minute limit per person)
4. (90 Min.) PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MONTH
5. (95 Min.) REPORT ON COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF APRIL 8, 1997
6. (15 Min.) PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A ZONING MORATORIUM AND AN INTERIM ZONING
ORDINANCE IN ORDER TO HALT ANY ENFORCEMENT ACTION WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT OR LIMIT
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GROUP LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE DISABLED, FOR YOUTHS OR
THE ELDERLY OF SIX OR FEWER SEEKING TO SITE IN RESIDENTIAL OR NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
ZONES, PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE CONDITIONAL USE CRITERIA OF CHAPTER 20.18 AND TH
REQUIREMENT FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER 16.30 WITH RESPECT T
GROUP HOMES FOR THE DISABLED, YOUTHS OR THE ELDERLY, CLARIFYING THAT SUCH
MORATORIUM SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY HALFWAY HOUSE OR OTHER FACILITY IN WHIC
INDIVIDUALS ARE INCARCERATED BY COURT ORDER OR OTHERWISE PLACED PURSUANT TO THE
TERMS OF PROBATION OR PAROLE, ENACTING AS AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE A NEW.
CHAPTER 17.05, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS PROCESS, ESTABLISHING A HEARING DATE FOR
THE MORATORIUM AND INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE
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7. (5 Min.) PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO EXPLORE ALTERNATE METHODS OF PROVIDING FIRE
SERVICE IN THE SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY REGION
8. (5 Min.) HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE
9. (5 Min.) MAYOR
10. (15 Min.) COUNCIL
'arking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at 771-0245 with 24 hours advance notice to
special accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable, Channel 32. Delayed telecast of this meeting appear
he following Wednesday, Friday and Monday at noon on Channel 32.