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07/01/1997 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES JULY 19 1997 Following a Special Meeting at 6:30 p.m. to interview candidates to serve on the Planning Board, the Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Barbara Fahey in the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street. The meeting was opened with the flag salute. ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Barbara Fahey, Mayor Dave Earling, Council President John Nordquist, Councilmember (arrived 7:02 p.m.) Roger L. Myers, Councilmember Jim White, Councilmember Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember Gary Haakenson, Councilmember Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember ALSO PRESENT Andy Streit, Student Representative 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA STAFF PRESENT Al Compaan, Assistant Police Chief Paul Mar, Community Services Director Art Housler, Administrative Services Director Noel Miller, Public Works Superintendent James Walker, City Engineer Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jeannie Dines, Recorder COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.) 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Myers requested Item E be removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON, FOR APPROVAL OF THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Nordquist was not present for the vote.) The agenda items approved are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 24, 1997 (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #15203 THRU #18475 FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 23, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,244.60 (D) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 16, 1997, TO PURCHASE A TRUCK MOUNTED ROADWAY STRIPER AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO E-Z LINER INDUSTRIES ($131,967.46) Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 1 (F) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 24, 1997, FOR THE EXTERIOR PAINTING OF THE FRANCES ANDERSON CULTURAL AND LEISURE CENTER AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JONES PAINTING, INC. ($39,371.84) (G) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 92ND AVENUE WEST AND 220TH STREET SOUTHWEST STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (H) ORDINANCE NO. 3149 AMENDING SECTION 18.90.040 TO REFERENCE CHAPTER OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE GOVERNING SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE Item E: Report on Bids Opened June 17, 1997; for the 100th Avenue West Street Overlay (224th Street SW to 237th Place W)} Rejection of Bids, and Authorization to Readvertise Project. Councilmember Myers asked why there was a large disparity between the bids received. City Engineer James Walker explained there was a big difference between the bids; one was so high, it was considered unbalanced. Therefore, .the City effectively had only one bid they would consider legitimate although it was significantly above the estimate. After the bids are rejected, staff will discuss with the bidders whether there was something in the bid that they could not comply with. He noted it was possible, due to the rainy season, that asphalt contractors have a large backlog of work and may not want to take on more work unless a big profit was involved. Councilmember Myers asked when this project would be readvertised. Mr. Walker explained they would advertise immediately and have bid documents available next week. COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM E. MOTION CARRIED. The item passed is as follows: (E) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 17, 1997, FOR THE 100TH AVENUE WEST STREET OVERLAY (224TH STREET SOUTHWEST TO 237TH PLACE WEST), REJECTION OF BIDS, AND AUTHORIZATION TO READVERTISE PROJECT, 3. AUDIENCE Jack McRae, 107 Bell Street, Edmonds, advised he submitted a petition signed by residents on the west side of Second Avenue North between Bell and Edmonds Streets requesting the employee permit parking signs be removed. He explained this area is entirely residential with the exception of one small condominium project. He described problems with people parking on this street who had not moved by evening as well as employee parking interfering with deliveries. He explained there were unused employee parking permit zones on other areas on adjacent streets that would provide adequate additional parking. Further, he requested the City consider using a less specific address on the residential parking sticker for security and possibility liability reasons. Councilmember Haakenson asked if he had talked with the Parking Committee. Mr. McRae said no, he did not believe they had the authority to make these changes. Mayor Fahey assured Mr. McRae this information would be brought to the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee's attention. She explained they review any requests for changes to the parking and provide a recommendation to the City Council. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 2 Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, advised he presented the City with a copy of "equal rights for ladies from Ontario, Canada" and urged the City to be aware of these changes. He noted the Chamber of Commerce apparently still needed funds for the Fourth of July fireworks display. He reported there was a small ski event on Lake Ballinger last weekend. He advised there was a Friends of Athletics meeting on June 25 and another scheduled for July 25. He pointed out Everett was discussing a $13 million facility for youth and urged the City to hold a workshop regarding the sports complex. Further, he urged the City to consider posting hearing notices in areas that would be affected. Rich Demeroutis, 921 Pine Street, Edmonds, noted the Council often commented the Fire Department's budget represented a large portion of the General Fund expenditures. He pointed out the $1.3 million in EMS Levy funds and funds from the Fire Department's contracts with Esperance and Woodway should not be considered General Fund moneys. He questioned whether the leasing of surplus space in the new Financial Center ($11/square foot per year) was market rate and if not, why the City would "undercut" private enterprise. He requested the Council determine the market rate per square foot and bring rental of this space to that level. 4. ORDINANCE NO 3150 AMENDING THE 1997 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS Administrative Services Director Art Housler explained the Council packet included an ordinance to amend the 1997 budget passed on December 19, 1996. The budget appropriation for 1997 was $40,930,290. He advised the packet contained details regarding transfers and actions by the City Council appropriating additional moneys in the amount of $1,130,020. He explained amending the budget as a result of unanticipated transfer and expenditures was a legal requirement. He noted budget amendments are usually done twice a year, once at mid -year and again at the end of the year. He explained the City Attorney advised public comment should be allowed regarding this matter. Mr. Housler recommended approval of the ordinance, following public input. Mayor Fahey opened the public comment portion of the meeting. At the request of Rich Demeroutis, 921 Pine Street, Edmonds, Mr. Housler described the transfers and allocations. Mr. Demeroutis asked why $51,000 was not available for :EMS services. Mr.. Housler explained most expenditures were from the Council Contingency Fund for items such as settlement of labor negotiated contracts, street construction and capital improvements. He explained the Council Contingency Fund was at the lowest level it has been in for a number of years. The Council preferred to have $200,000 but began the year with only $140,000 (excluding the transfer of $322,000 from General Funds and other funds) and there is currently $108,000 for the remainder of 1997. Mr. Demeroutis asked where the $1,130,000 came from. Mr. Housler explained the different funds and transfers in each affected fund. Mayor Fahey explained when the proposed budget was presented, the final cash carry forward into the next year was not yet known; therefore, the budget was set up based upon an estimate. At the end of 1996, there were more funds in the cash carry forward but a great deal of those moneys, budgeted for expenditures in 1996, were carried forward into 1997 and must be budgeted and spent in 1997. She explained the $1,130,020 represented all funds, many with very specific purposes, not just the General Fund. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 3 Mr. Demeroutis asked if there were sufficient funds to cover the $51,000 shortfall in the EMS budget. Mayor Fahey explained the City allocated over $50,000 but an additional $95,000 would have been assessed to Edmonds if transport fees had not been instituted. Unfortunately, there were not sufficient funds in the City's budget to cover this amount. She explained Medic 7 imposed, collected, and retained transport fees and allocates them against their operating costs and then assesses cities their portion. If transport fees were not instituted, an additional $95,000 would be assessed to Edmonds to cover costs of the Medic 7 program that are currently being covered by transport fees. She noted Lynnwood, who has sufficient funds in their General Fund, is paying for transport fees. Mr. Demeroutis asked if there were plans to eliminate the EMS levy and use only transport fees. Mayor Fahey explained transport fees could not cover all costs associated with the Medic 7 program, particularly for Advance Life Support. The Medic 7 Board chose transport fees as a way to generate revenues to fully fund the program so cities would not have to absorb the cost differential from their General Fund. COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO ADOPT PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 3150. MOTION CARRIED. The ordinance reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 3150, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3126 AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. 5. UPDATE BY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PAUL MAR REGARDING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND FUNDING FOR THE MULTIMODAL PROJECT Community Services Director Paul Mar advised a number of events had occurred since the Council was last updated on the multimodal project. He advised his presentation would include the project status, related issues such as ferry traffic and parking, and the status of the overhead loading project. Currently the ferry dock is located at the foot of Main Street; one of the reasons for relocating the ferry dock is the congestion between ferry traffic and rail traffic. There are currently 30+ ferries during a 24 hour period and 30-40 trains. He noted, as compared to five years ago, trains are longer and take longer to get through the area. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, trains have the right-of-way; therefore, each time a train passes, ferry traffic is blocked. The proposal is to move the ferry dock to the Pt. Edwards site. The primary reason for this move is the grade separated roadway for ferry traffic, thereby eliminating the existing conflict. Mr. Mar explained WSDOT, Edmonds and Community Transit signed a Memorandum of Understanding which committed the three entities to working together to solve the transportation problem in the downtown Edmonds area. The scope of work began with 1) preliminary engineering work to look at alternative locations and the feasibility of landing and docking a ferry in those locations, 2) a preliminary design of the preferred site to determine costs for a multimodal transportation center, and 3) an EIS to determine whether the project would meet the test, which would be followed up by design and construction. The scope of the project includes relocating the ferry terminal, train station, constructing a transit center for regional and local bus service, connection and linkage systems between all modes, and the grade separation. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 4 Mr. Mar described funding to -date of approximately $3 million from various sources. He noted approximately two-thirds of these funds have been spent to reach this point --completion of the draft EIS which will be out for public review in approximately one month. Mr. Mar explained all alternatives must be considered in the EIS. Therefore, three alternatives are analyzed in the draft EIS, a no -build alternative (the current location), alternative 1 (mid -waterfront), and alternative 2 (Pt. Edward's site). Alternative 2 was selected by the oversight committee as the preferred site. He highlighted key dates—draft EIS available in August, 1997; public hearing tentatively scheduled for September 9, 1997; and the July 16, 1997 Record of Decision (ROD) date. He explained the July 16, 1997 ROD date assumed there would be no appeals. There would be a great deal of public comment during the one year period between issuance of the draft EIS and the ROD. Once the ROD was received, the City could seek funding to complete the project. Until the ROD is received, funding sources consider completion of the project questionable. Mr. Mar distributed a color copy of the map in Sound Move, the implementation plan for the RTA. He explained the plan includes regional bus service, HOV ramps, commuter rail, and light rail. Edmonds' portion of the commuter rail is expected to be operational in the 2001 - 2003 time period. He pointed out the multimodal project will not be completed by 2001; therefore, the City is working with the RTA to develop minimal improvements to the current train station to meet the loading requirements. Mr. Mar explained one of the reasons this project is vitally needed is congestion. Historically, people outside the region have considered the rail to be a freight corridor but consider the ferry as only a passenger corridor. He explained the latest funding application for ISTEA revealed the Edmonds - Kingston ferry route is considered a passenger route. He stressed it is really two freight corridors that collide and the multimodal project would minimize that collision. He explained the Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) Metropolitan Transportation Plan showed Edmonds as part of a national highway system as well as a freight corridor. However, the freight corridor is primarily identified as the rail line and does not address the ferry system. He explained figures regarding truck traffic on the Edmonds -Kingston ferry route (provided by the ferry system) were presented at the recent PSRC grant appeal. These figures revealed truck traffic of 61,275 annually on the Edmonds -Kingston route. The combined truck traffic on the three Seattle routes totaled 62,205. He noted the Edmonds -Kingston route is beginning to be viewed as a freight movement corridor and support for the project is improving. He noted a. great deal of funding from the federal government focuses on freight. Mr. Mar explained the FAST corridor, the Seattle to Tacoma freight corridor, did not include any cities north of Seattle other than the Port of Everett. He advised Edmonds and the ferry system was lobbying with WSDOT and PSRC to become active in the FAST project. He pointed out it is necessary to be identified as a need in order to qualify for funding. He encouraged the Council to assist in heightening the awareness of Edmonds as part of the freight corridor. He noted King County has supported grade separation projects in Seattle and Kent; Edmonds may want to lobby Snohomish County for creative funding methods. Mr. Mar displayed a list of the projects that received PSRC grant funding, noting several were freight projects, which indicates the PSRC is recognizing the worthiness of these projects. He noted the PSRC scoring cannot evaluate the ferry corridor like a highway because it cannot: compete with the volume of a highway. As a result of the discussions at the Edmonds appeal, the PSRC Evaluation Committee is reconsidering its scoring process. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 5 Mr. Mar displayed a drawing of the vision of the Pt. Edwards site, identifying the Port of Edmonds, waterfront, railroad tracks, terminal, parking, grade separator road, and ferry access. He noted it was anticipated this project would occur in approximately 2002-2005. Mr. Mar explained on crowded days, ferry traffic queues ups along Pine Street which creates a dangerous situation for vehicles that are not accessing the ferry. He noted there was an off-duty police officer at the intersection. Councilmember Miller explained effective July 1, 1997, the State Patrol is taking over all ferry traffic control on Hwy 104. He noted when he met with the State Patrol Commander, it was questionable whether a trooper would be at Pine Street and SR 104; it was believed they would only have enough personnel to have a trooper at Dayton and Main. Mr. Mar explained discussions with WSF have included solutions to queuing on Pine Street. Solutions such as paving the shoulder on Pine Street. This would move the traffic on to the shoulder and solve one problem but would not solve the problem of ferry traffic coming through the City. WSF suggested traffic be rerouted so it does not end up on Pine Street. The City will work with WSF regarding implementation of rerouting traffic. This will involve not only WSF but also the City of Lynnwood as there are a number of signs along 196th to direct ferry traffic. Councilmember Van Hollebeke agreed rerouting the traffic off Pine Street would resolve the problem. He pointing out the problem is a matter of timing as WSF wants to wait until the overhead passenger loading is operational this fall. Mr. Mar explained in discussions with WSF, rerouting the traffic would be a process of educating the public, particularly ferry patrons and WSF wanted to make it as positive as possible. WSF preferred to wait until fall to implement rerouting rather than reroute traffic during peak usage months. Mayor Fahey asked if rerouting would direct the traffic further south on Hwy 99 to SR 104; she did not want traffic rerouted down 196th to 9th Avenue. Mr. Mar answered WSF felt it was wrong to route traffic down 9th Avenue. He reiterated the City of Lynnwood would be involved in rerouting due to signage located between I-5 and Hwy 99. Edmonds and WSF are in agreement regarding the concept; WSF will determine when and how it will be implemented. Councilmember Nordquist said the City Council has been on record for years with WSDOT that signage should be directed down Hwy 99 to SR 104 and to keep traffic off 196th and 220th. He noted if traffic was taken off Pine Street, traffic would back up further on to SR 104, possibly affecting economic development. He pointed out the larger ferries were also coming on line soon. Mr. Mar explained the larger ferries, with larger cargo capacities, would be moved to Edmonds in September but their frequency would not be increased. The existing ferries carry approximately 106-120 vehicles, the new ferries can carry approximately 140-150 vehicles. Councilmember Myers expressed concern that signage would not affect the route of many users, particularly commuters who would use the most convenient route. Mr. Mar explained not allowing a turn into the ferry holding lanes from 3rd Avenue and properly educating the public would assist in alleviating the problem created by traffic queuing up on 3rd Avenue and associated safety issues. Councilmember Myers expressed concern with ferry patrons using 9th Avenue. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 6 Mr. Mar explained Edmonds entered into discussions with WSDOT Right-of-Way Division six months ago regarding the use of the parking lot for ferry employees, waterfront users, and possibly ferry commuters. He explained the existing parking lot, owned by WSDOT and managed by the City, has a capacity of 76 vehicles and currently has a waiting list of approximately 200. WSDOT's lease proposal for the other parking lot would require 65% of the parking lot's annual revenue with a minimal annual payment of $15,000. This parking lot has a capacity of 50 spaces; therefore, Edmonds would pay approximately $10,000. The City would also be responsible for paving the parking lot. He noted this is still being negotiated with WSDOT. The Port of Edmonds' 1996 budget included $20,000 for improvement of this parking lot which was carried over into 1997 and may need to be carried over into 1998. The City of Edmonds would be responsible for striping, landscaping and design, and the Port would contribute toward construction. The City would manage the parking lot. Councilmember Haakenson asked if any ferry commuters chose to use the parking lot to the south. Mr. Mar answered on an average weekday evening, only 1/4 - 1/3 of the 100 spaces are occupied. Councilmember Haakenson asked if the lack of usage was due to the rates. Mr. Mar answered the rates in the north lot were $35/month and $55-60/month in the south lot. Mr. Mar explained the overhead loading project would be out for bid in August; construction is anticipated to begin in late October with completion in approximately 14 months. He displayed an aerial photograph of the Pt. Edwards area and described the anticipated location of the multimodal terminal, the overpass, and ferry landing. He explained the clean-up efforts on the Pt. Edwards site are on target with the multimodal project. Councilmember Nordquist recalled there was a railroad freight corridor with guaranteed delivery times from Chicago through Everett and into Seattle. He pointed out there had been concern expressed by citizens regarding the lack of east-west transportation. Mr. Mar noted representatives from Bothell and Mountlake Terrace have expressed the same concern to the RTA technical group. He agreed to provide any additional information that was available. Student Representative Streit asked what would happen if funds were not available from the federal government to complete the multimodal project. Mr. Mar explained the cost of the multimodal project was approximately $50-60 million. In the RTA plan, there is approximately $7-10 million for this project; WSF's long range plan includes approximately $20 million for the project; and federal rail safety funds are available for overpasses. He pointed out funding would be a creative partnership. It is believed the current ISTEA program, the major transportation funding source at the federal level, will be authorized for one more year and reauthorization considered next year. Council President Earling thanked Mr. Mar for his efforts in the PSRC appeal process that resulted in the $500,000 grant. He commented only 10-11 projects of the 60-70 projects proposed were funded. He observed WSDOT and PSRC's understanding of the enormity of the two freight corridors (rail and ferry) and how rail traffic delays freight movement on the ferries would assist in the realization of the importance of grade separation at the Pt. Edwards site. This would also solve safety issues many citizens are concerned with. He agreed with the need to stress the seriousness of this issue to political leaders in the region. COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING TO SIGN A LETTER ADDRESSED TO THE FAST FREIGHT MOBILITY PROJECT REQUESTING INCLUSION IN THE PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 7 Councilmember Nordquist commented rail lines in Kitsap County did not run much further than Bremerton; the remainder of the area was served by trucks. Council President Earling pointed out it was apparent by the number of trucks using the ferries, that Kitsap residents have determined freight can be moved more quickly via the Edmonds terminus rather than Seattle. There should be an acknowledgment from the region that Edmonds is bearing this burden. 6. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH THE GREATER EDMONDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE EDMONDS ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR SURPLUS SPACE IN THE NEWLY RENOVATED CITY HALL Mr. Mar explained there was surplus space in the newly renovated City Hall that is available for lease. This space is intended for future expansion of existing or new City functions but is not needed in the near term (3-5 years). This space has its own entrance and will not conflict with City operations. The space appears to meet the needs of the Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce and the Alliance for Economic Development, although they have expressed interest in one additional conference room if available. In view of the services the Alliance and the Chamber provide, the City Attorney indicated it was appropriate that their rent could include both service and cash payment. These rental rates are more than what they are currently paying for space at 110 James Street. Councilmember Haakenson observed the rates were comparable to what was available in the block. He pointed out there was vacant retail space available to the south of the new City Hall which did not appear to be an appealing place to locate a retail business. In response to Councilmember Nordquist, Mr. Mar explained the terms of the lease had been suggested by the City Attorney. Councilmember Nordquist asked if any Councilmembers served on any of the boards of either organization. Councilmember Van Hollebeke advised he was the Chair of the Alliance for Economic Development. He agreed to abstain from the vote to avoid any perceived conflict. Council President Earling noted leasing this space would not set a precedence as the City currently had a number of lease agreements with businesses in the Frances Anderson Center. COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE LEASING THE NOTED SURPLUS SPACE IN THE NEWLY RENOVATED CITY HALL TO THE GREATER EDMONDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE EDMONDS ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE APPROPRIATE LEASE AGREEMENTS. MOTION CARRIED, COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE ABSTAINED. 7. MAYOR Mayor Fahey welcomed Student Representative Andy Streit and commended him for attending Council meetings during the summer. Mayor Fahey described the process for filling vacancies on City boards and commissions. She requested the Council confirm the appointment of Steven L. Cobb and Lois A. Hopkins to the Planning Board. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 8 COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN L. COBB AND LOIS A. HOPKINS TO THE PLANNING BOARD. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Fahey explained there was another organization, Pacific Northwest Corridor Rail Freight Mobility Oversight Committee a groupof stakeholders from the various transportation modes and cities with rail lines on the Washington coastline and into Oregon, who have been working over the past 18 months on a plan for double tracking. She has served on this committee since she was elected Mayor. Due to the passage of the RTA the timeline for this project has been escalated and it is hoped all processes can be completed by 2000. Mayor Fahey advised as a result of recent legislative changes to the hotel/motel tax, a clearly defined oversight advisory committee was required. Snohomish Countyalready had an advisory committee Advisory which she served on as a voting member. As a result of the legislation, the oversight committee was Committee redefined to ensure there was an equal balance between the lodging industry and recipients. Although the terms of legislation did not allow voting representation by elected officials, she was selected as the one City official allowed to serve on the committee ex -officio. Mayor Fahey explained while she was on vacation, a document was submitted which could be an appearance of fairness issue; Foster Pepper and Sheffelman sent a letter asking the City to waive the as they also serve the Archdiocese of Seattle and will be doing some land use work Conflict of Interest for Holy Rosary Church. The City does not see any perceived conflict of interest; the document was also sent to City Attorney Scott Snyder for review. Assuming he had no objection, she would be signing the waiver of conflict of interest. Due to her close ties with Holy Rosary Church, she wished to acknowledge this document was in process. Council President Earling suggested Mr. Snyder provide a letter indicating there was no conflict. Mayor Fahey announced the traveling Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall would be at the South Whidbey Veteran's Community Park on Maxwellington Road in Langley, Washington on July 3 - 9, 1997. The public was was invited to view the Wall. Mayor Fahey announced construction had begun on the Snohomish County Juvenile Justice Center. Mayor Fahey reminded the Council of the Snohomish County Cities and Towns meeting on Thursday, July 17 and encouraged councilmembers to attend. Mayor Fahey then read a letter from two visitors to the City regarding their 3 -day visit to Edmonds and their comments regarding the beauty of the City and the friendliness of the people in the community. 8. COUNCIL COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE AND COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON'S ABSENCE AT THE JUNE 24, 1997, COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, COUNCILMEMBERS VAN HOLLEBEKE AND HAAKENSON ABSTAINED. Councilmember Myers invited the public to the Fourth of July parade. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 9 Mayor Fahey advised Councilmembers Myers and Nordquist and she attended the Association of Washington Cities Conference. Councilmember Miller advised the Washington State Patrol's assumption of ferry traffic control was a significant issue to the City. He pointed out this was not negotiated with the City but was mandated by the Legislature. Although he had a great deal of respect for the State Patrol, he also had some concerns regarding the level of service citizens would see and the quality of policing regarding traffic backups and accidents. He encouraged citizens to write letters to inform the Legislature of their perceptions. Councilmember Van Hollebeke welcomed Student Representative Streit and thanked Community Services Director Paul Mar for the marvelous job he does keeping the Council informed on complex issues. Student Representative Streit reported Meadowdale High School would be selling bricks with students' names which will be.used to build a wall at the new High School. With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. BARBARA S, FAHEY, MAYOR SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 10 AGENDA NNa.EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building 650 Main Street 7:00 -10:00 p.m. JULY 1, 1997 SPECIAL MEETING 7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 24, 1997 (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #15203 THRU #18475 FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 23, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,244.60 (D) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 16, 1997, TO PURCHASE A TRUCK MOUNTED ROADWAY STRIPER AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO E -Z LINER INDUSTRIES ($131,967.46) (E) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 17, 1997, FOR THE 100TH AVENUE WEST STREET OVERLAY (224T STREET SOUTHWEST TO 237TH PLACE WEST), REJECTION OF BIDS, AND AUTHORIZATION T READVERTISE PROJECT (F) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 24, 1997, FOR THE EXTERIOR PAINTING OF THE FRANCES ANDERSON CULTURAL AND LEISURE CENTER AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JONES PAINTING, INC. ($39,371.84) (G) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 92ND AVENUE WEST AND 220TH STREET SOUTHWEST STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (H) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18.90.040 TO REFERENCE CHAPTER 9.20 OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE GOVERNING SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE 3. AUDIENCE (3 minute limit per person) 4. (10 Min.) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1997 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS S. (30 Min.) UPDATE BY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PAUL MAR REGARDING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND FUNDING FOR THE MULTIMODAL PROJECT 6. (10 Min.) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH THE GREATER EDMONDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE EDMONDS ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR SURPLUS SPACE IN THE NEWLY RENOVATED CITY HALL 7. (5 Min.) MAYOR 8. (15 Min.) COUNCIL I 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.