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02/24/1998 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 1998 Following a Special Meeting at 6:40 p.m. to interview candidates for the Planning Board and Sister City Commission, 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 Gary Haakenson, Council President Dave Earling, Councilmember John Nordquist, Councilmember Michael Plunkett, Councilmember Jim White, Councilmember Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA STAFF PRESENT Michael Springer, Fire Chief Kevin Taylor, Assistant Fire Chief Robin Hickok, Police Chief Paul Mar, Community Services Director Noel Miller, Public Works Director James Walker, City Engineer Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jeannie Dines, Recorder Change to I Council President Haakenson requested Item 6 (Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting the Possession of genda Cigarettes by a Minor) be removed from the agenda. Mayor Fahey requested the following items be added to the agenda: Consideration of payment for Edmonds share of the Fire Consolidation Study as Item 6; consideration for funding for ASCENT 21 as Item 6A; an extension of the deadline for reappointment of Judge Conroy as Item 6B; and a 15 minute Executive Session at the end of the meeting. COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO REMOVE ITEM 6 (PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF CIGARETTES BY A MINOR) FROM THE AGENDA; ADD CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT FOR EDMONDS SHARE OF THE FIRE CONSOLIDATION STUDY AS ITEM 6; ADD CONSIDERATION FOR FUNDING OF ASCENT 21 AS ITEM 6A; ADD CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF JUDGE CONROY AS ITEM 611; AND ADD A, 15 MINUTE EXECUTIVE SESSION TO THE END OF THE MEETING. MOTION COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED. The agenda items approved are as follows: Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 24, 1998 Page 1 1 (A) ROLL CALL PProve (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17,1998 Minutes (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #21415 THRU #23360 FOR THE WEEK OF Jai. FEBRUARY 16, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $269,547.81. APPROVAL.OF PAYROLL aim WARRANTS #19592 THRU #19715 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1 THRU Warrants FEBRUARY 15,1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $296,611.10 Claim for Damages (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM CRAIG AND LINDA SUMMERS (Amount Undetermined) General (E) REPORT ON GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDING Fund - Year DECEMBER 31,1997 End General (F) REPORT ON GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD ENDING Fund JANUARY 31,1998 leaner/ (G) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE TO PURCHASE A CLEANER/VACUUM TRUCK Vacuum FOR THE STREET DIVISION Truck Lease Police (H) AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE ELEVEN (11) POLICE VEHICLES FROM FINANCIAL Vehicles CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. form water (1) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR Sewer . THE STORM WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY WITH FCSG Rate Stud Release of laims & I (J) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS & SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CLASSICO HOMES, INC. ettlement (K) ORDINANCE NO. 3192 AMENDING SECTION 5.05.060(B) OF THE EDMONDS CITY rd. #3192 Dogs on CODE RELATING TO DOGS ON PUBLIC GROUNDS, NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC Public THAT DESIGNATED AREAS OF MAPLEWOOD PARK, PINE RIDGE PARK, SIERRA rounds PARK, CITY PARK, MATHAY - BALLINGER PARK AND SEAVIEW PARK SHALL BE OPEN TO DOGS. , Regional 3. UPDATE ON REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY Transit Authority (RTA) Councilmember Earling introduced John Dewhirst, Snohomish County Public Works, who works with the RTA and is also a citizen of Edmonds serving on the Planning Board. Mr. Dewhirst distributed information regarding the RTA. Councilmember Earling explained RTA members are making presentations throughout the region to update Councils on the RTA's current status and to answer questions. He stated the first year was spent developing policy, hiring staff (23 at the time the ballot measure passed, 85 now and projected to be 150 in the next year) and organizing the citizen oversight panel, three of whom are residents of Snohomish County. The panel's first review concluded the RTA is on task. A second review is being conducted and a report will be available in a few months. Councilmember Earling explained four projects have been completed to date, 1) approximately $500,000 was provided to supplement funding for the Ash Way Park and Ride in Snohomish County, 2) assisted with the purchase of land in Auburn for a commuter rail station, 3) a new transit center in Redmond near the Microsoft campus, and 4) supplemental bus service from Pierce County to Seattle. He pointed out these four projects would not have been possible without RTA funding. In the next year, over 175 buses Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 24, 1998 Page 2 and 12 commuter train sets (8 -9 engines and 60 cars) will be ordered. Commuter rail service will be operational between Seattle and Tacoma in 1' /Z -2 years and service between Seattle. and Everett will follow the next year. During the next year, the RTA will begin working with bus companies in the development of specific express service routes, integrating fares, and coordinating express bus service with local collector routes. The RTA has held numerous public meetings throughout the region including recent meetings regarding the EIS for the north corridor of the commuter rail. He said a report on the EIS would be made once it has been completed. He noted comments at meetings have generally been positive although some constructive concerns have been raised. Challenges for commuter rail include at -grade crossings, particularly in Edmonds and Everett. The Ballard community is interested in a commuter rail station and are working with the City of Seattle to include a station in the plan. The Ballard station is currently only a provisional station and its inclusion would significantly increase ridership. A station has also been proposed in the Richmond Beach area as well as in the Georgetown area (south of downtown Seattle). Community outreach meetings have also been held regarding the light rail that will initially operate between SeaTac and downtown Seattle and eventually to the University District in Phase I. Councilmember Earling briefly described RTA funding ""; 80% is from local taxes (0.04% sales tax and 0.03% Motor Vehicle Excise Tax approved by voters, and fare box recovery and grants), the remaining 20% will be sought via federal funds. The RTA recently received an $18 million appropriation, the second highest amount ever given to a new system in the United States for a project in this stage. The RTA will seek $124.5 million in federal funds next year. For Councilmember Van Hollebeke, Councilmember Earling explained an important part of the RTA plan was to establish regional equity; therefore, a separate accounting system has been established for each subregion to ensure moneys collected in a region are spent in that area. He referred to the map of projects which included a rough timeline for each. Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked how seriously the RTA was investigating the possibility of a monorail. Councilmember Earling responded that a ballot issue regarding the monorail recently passed in Seattle, but did not include a funding concept. The RTA will consider the monorail to the extent . additional planning can be included. His concern, and a concern expressed by citizens, has been the additional 4 -5 years in planning that would be necessary to determine whether a monorail system would be feasible. Councilmember Van Hollebeke pointed out there are a lot of positive aspects of a monorail, particularly less right -of -way acquisition than is required for light rail, a less expensive per mile cost and a quieter. system. Councilmember Earling responded cost forecasts from Seattle have been approximately $l. billion but could be higher. He noted below or above ground transportation systems increase construction costs. Highway 99 4. DISCUSSION OF HIGHWAY 99 PROJECT AND COUNCIL REVIEW OF ADDENDUM TO Project INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT City Engineer Jim Walker explained the Highway 99 project began 10 years ago when the State was considering an overlay and Edmonds and Lynnwood expressed interest in increasing the roadway from 5 lanes to 7 lanes from the County line to 196th. When the first interlocal agreement was developed, Snohomish County also expressed interest in including portions of Snohomish County and the boundaries of the project were expanded to 244th (County line) on the south and 148th on the north. The Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 24, 1998 Page '.3 original agreement signed in 1990 included preliminary cost estimates. Although costs for specific projects within the City of Edmonds are not yet available, Edmonds portion is approximately $900,000, including contingency. This interlocal agreement before the Council is an update to the first agreement and addresses issues of concern not addressed in the first agreement due to its preliminary nature. The additional lane is intended to function as a special purpose lane to provide access to businesses as well as operate as a transit lane. Non - transit vehicles will be required to turn right at signalized intersections; therefore, the lane will not serve as an HOV lane. This improvement is important to Edmonds as it represents a capacity improvement which assists in keeping traffic out of neighborhoods -- a significant concern of citizens. Mr. Walker explained one issue of concern may be that Lynnwood is not contributing any moneys in this phase. They have proposed to give a greater match of funds and fixed cost funds and pay a higher share on the next phase. He pointed out the funding and sources are not identical in each phase but funding will be evenly spread throughout the project's phases. He noted the language added regarding disputes and termination was not included in the first agreement. Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked the physical parameters of the project and the time line of the construction projects. Mr. Walker explained the project would add sidewalks, curbs, and gutters along the entire length of the project. The starting point for the project is the SR 104 overpass and will continue the existing configuration of two primary traffic lanes in each direction, a center turn lane; and add a 14 foot wide right lane which will better accommodate bicyclists, transit use, and access to businesses. The project will be done in three phases, 1) from 244th to 208th which will be out for bid in May and completed by the end of the summer of 1999, 2) from 208th to 164th would be bid in 1999 and be completed a year later, and 3) 164th to 148th which would be completed a year later than the second phase. He noted the State's contribution will be in the last phase due to the State's current issues with funding of highway improvements. The State is committed to the project; however, their portion of the funding is not currently available. Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked if there had been any coordination with Shoreline and municipalities to the south who are also considering a similar project. Mr. Walker responded Shoreline's transportation element in their Comprehensive Plan identifies Hwy. 99 for higher uses with more lanes throughout the city. However, their project, is in the very preliminary stages, approximately where Edmonds was 8 to 10 years ago. Edmonds' response to Shoreline's Comprehensive Plan indicated Edmonds was interested in participating with Shoreline for the portion of Hwy. 99 between SR 104 and 244th. Councilmember Earling, referred to paragraph 5, page 5 of the interlocal agreement, which names the Executive Director of the RTA as an advisory, non - voting member. He said his understanding was Lynnwood was interested in shifting some funding proposed to be provided by the RTA to the Hwy. 99 project. He requested staff provide an update on what improvements the RTA could assist with in the project, noting RTA funding is limited to transit oriented improvements, etc. Mr. Walker agreed to contact Lynnwood to clarify this issue. Councilmember Miller observed although Lynnwood was the lead agency, staff has indicated Edmonds 'had the most risk in this phase. He asked how Edmonds staff is ensuring the City's interests are represented. Mr. Walker said monthly meetings regarding the Hwy. 99 project have been conducted since 1990. Lynnwood has held approximately ten meetings with property owners to review the project and Edmonds continues to work with Lynnwood and property owners as problems have been identified. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 24, 1998 Page 4 He noted the project will be bid on a unit price basis so changes can be accommodated. Councilmember Miller requested a monthly update on the Hwy. 99 project be included on the Consent Agenda. Rescue Boat 5. DISCUSSION ON FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE BOAT MISSION Mission Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Taylor explained the City has been without a boat for the past 14 months and the previous boat has been declared surplus. He stated rescue missions continue to occur each month, primarily surface water rescues of boaters and divers in the greater Edmonds waterfront area. The contract for the use of the Port of Edmonds' boat has been approved by the City Council and is being considered by the Port. The Port boat provides a good calm water option. A mission statement was developed to allow the selection of a boat to match the mission statement. The proposed mission statement reads as follows: "Surface rescue of divers and swimmers. Life safety assistance to boaters. Medical emergency in the water or on boats. Support of dive team operation. Response in the general Edmonds/Woodway waterfront area." Assistant Fire Chief Taylor requested the Council endorse the mission statement and authorize the Edmonds Fire Department to research options for a new o rused rescue boat in the $20,000 cost range. COUNCII.MEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO ENDORSE THE MISSION STATEMENT AS WRITTEN AND AUTHORIZE THE EDMONDS FIRE DEPARTMENT TO RESEARCH OPTIONS FOR A NEW OR USED RESCUE BOAT IN THE $20,000 COST RANGE. Councilmember Miller expressed concern that the Council's adoption of a mission statement would be premature in view of the upcoming appointment of a new Fire Chief due to Chief Springer's resignation. Fire Chief Springer responded the proposed mission statement was a standard mission statement for waterfront activities. Over the years, the Fire Department has considered whether to increase the scope of the mission and determined it was not necessary at this time as there has not been a build -up on the waterfront or contract responsibilities in Woodway that would require a fire boat. The mission of the rescue boat continues to be primarily rescue. He assumed a new Fire Chief, doing a similar risk assessment of the waterfront activities, would make the same decision. Be said this mission would provide the ability for expansion into fire suppression if /when it became necessary by utilizing a portable pump in the boat. Councilmember Miller asked if there were critical time factors that would be impacted by delaying a decision for 90 days. Fire Chief Springer answered the City is in the process of selling the existing boat which was recently surplused and staff is pursuing replacement of this vessel with one that would relate to the new mission statement. Unless the mission statement is approved, the purchase of a new boat would be delayed. He noted the Port's boat is being used during the interim; however, due to limitations in that boat's design, greater risks are assumed if it is used in open water areas of Puget Sound. Councilmember Miller suggested, as a courtesy to the new Fire Chief, that this issue be tabled until a new Fire Chief was appointed to allow him to make a recommendation to the Council regarding the mission statement. Council President Haakenson noted the abbreviated mission statement displayed on the overhead indicated, "Response in the general Edmonds/Woodway waterfront area." However, the complete mission statement included in the packet read, "The normal response area would be limited to the general Edmonds/Woodway waterfront, extending as far as the midline of the Sound." He expressed concern that this indicated rescues would be undertaken further out into open water. He asked what the Coast Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 24, 1998 Page 5 Guard's responsibility is in this area. Assistant Fire Chief Taylor explained although staff was more comfortable with the area indicated in the abbreviated mission statement, the midline was selected as it is difficult for the rescuer to determine the exact location: He explained the Coast Guard legally has responsibility for open water; however, their response time in this area is over 30 minutes. The Edmonds rescue boat responds to incidents in the immediate waterfront area due to the extensive Coast Guard response time. Councilmember Plunkett observed rescue boat missions must be one of the most dangerous rescue operations and said the new Fire Chief should participate in this process: Assistant Fire. Chief Taylor pointed out the missions or the victims did not change with a new Fire Chief. Councilmember Plunkett noted the Fire Chief s perception of the response may differ. Councilmember Plunkett referred to the inflatables indicated in the packet materials, and asked what other options have been considered. Assistant Fire Chief Taylor said the packet referred only to examples, the requested action is to authorize research of options for a rescue boat. Councilmember Van Hollebeke strongly supported Assistant Fire Chief Taylor's comment that the mission statement would not change appreciably regardless of the Fire Chief. As a member of the Coast Guard for eight years, he said the proposed mission statement defined the City's responsibility on the waterfront and to citizens. He supported the modification of the mission statement as indicated by Council President Haakenson as rescues to the midline of Puget Sound were beyond the City's jurisdiction. Further, he asked if the new marina had a fire suppression system. Assistant Fire Chief Taylor explained that due to the Port's in -house system, dock access, and water pressure, the Fire Department has traditionally been able to reach the marina from the dock. He said the Seattle Harbor Patrol uses a portable pump, equipment Edmonds could also, acquire as it is relatively inexpensive. Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked if consideration had been given to a joint venture with the Port for funding of the rescue boat. Assistant Fire Chief Taylor said the committee would consider this and the Port is open to discussion. He noted the Port currently allows the City to moor and lift -out free of charge. He pointed out the Port is currently contributing via the use of their boat and will continue to allow the City to use it as a back -up. Councilmember Van Hollebeke urged the City to explore the possibility of joint funding with the Port. Councilmember Nordquist said the Public .Safety Committee heard a report on the Fire Department rescue boat including the mission statement and acquisition of equipment and a decision was made to present it to the full Council. He recalled the Council previously purchased two rescue vessels, upon recommendation of the Fire Department, and asked what was wrong with the mission statement when those boats were purchased. He also requested information regarding costs necessary to support the rescue boat such as additional staff, payroll, etc. He pointed out the Ferry Department has expressed concern with the proximity of the underwater park. Assistant Fire Chief Taylor said the boat purchased in 1989 (recently surplused) was designed for river work and did not perform well in Puget Sound (including dumping a rescue crew into Puget Sound). The Fire Department is attempting to better define the mission statement to allow the purchase of a more appropriate boat. The boat purchased in 1986 was a boat surplused by the Coast Guard that had extensive. maintenance and handling problems. . COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MULLER, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO SEPARATE IT INTO TWO MOTIONS, 1) TO ENDORSE THE MISSION STATEMENT, AND 2) TO AUTHORIZE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO RESEARCH OPTIONS. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 24, 1998 Page 6 Councilmember White asked why this item was before the Council. Mayor Fahey said she asked Fire Chief Springer to bring forward a recommendation as a follow up to the decision to decommission the existing rescue boat. Councilmember White asked how much time had been spent developing the mission statement. Assistant Fire Chief Taylor answered they utilized mission statements from several other agencies as well as information from the City's extensive history. Councilmember White observed the Fire Department had done what was requested and produced a mission statement that appeared reasonable. Mayor Fahey responded to Councilmember Nordquist's concerns, noting the rescue boat would be used by on -duty firefighters for water rescue. This would not require additional staff to man the boat, only a vehicle to provide response. Assistant Fire Chief Taylor agreed, noting firefighters can be trained while on duty. No additional costs will be required other than occasional maintenance. Mayor Fahey acknowledged the receipt of two letters from citizens who requested a decision be postponed to allow additional funds to be raised to expand the type of vehicle that could be purchased. She stressed the boats being considered would adequately meet the City's needs; a more extensive response vehicle would greatly increase the cost. Assistant Fire Chief Taylor agreed, noting a boat with saltwater firefighting capabilities would be in the range of $50,000 - $80,000 and have much higher maintenance costs. MOTION TO AMEND, BY SEPARATING THE MOTION INTO TWO. PARTS, CARRIED. MOTION TO ENDORSE THE MISSION STATEMENT AS DISPLAYED ON THE OVERHEAD (RESPONSE AREA LIMITED TO THE GENERAL EDMONDS/WOODWAY WATERFRONT AREA) CARRIED. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EDMONDS FIRE DEPARTMENT TO RESEARCH OPTIONS FOR A NEW OR USED RESCUE BOAT IN. THE $20,000 COST RANGE CARRIED. Fire Con- 6. CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT NO. 1 FOR CITY OF EDMONDS SHARE OF FIRE olidation CONSOLIDATION CONSULTANT COSTS Consultant Costs Mayor Fahey recalled the Council approved a resolution to explore alternative methods of providing fire services in the South Snohomish County region in April 1997. A portion of the resolution required the City to share in the funding of the consolidation study but no formal allocations were made for the funding. Lynnwood, who is supervising the consultant, has indicated the cost of the entire study would be $70,000. The study will be conducted in two phases; phase I will be to determine whether consolidation would be feasible and if the participants are willing to pursue it. If phase I determines consolidation is feasible, phase H will follow and additional costs will result. Edmonds has received a bill for half of phase I in the amount of $2,844.60. There was no funding allocation made, at the time the resolution was passed and, due to an oversight, funding was not included in the 1998 budget. Administrative Services Director Art Housler recommends the first bill be paid from the Council Professional Services and it is anticipated nearly enough money will be available in Council Professional Service to fund the second bill (for approximately the same amount). Additional funding will need to be identified for phase II if it is determined that phase is necessary. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 24, 1998 Page 7 COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF $2,844.60 TO MOUNTLAKE TERRACE AS EDMONDS' SHARE OF THE FIRST BILLING FOR THE CONSULTANT'S WORK ON PHASE I, TO BE FUNDED FROM THE COUNCIL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUDGET LINE ITEM #001000 110 51110 41. MOTION CARRIED. ASCENT 21 6A. CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING FOR ASCENT 21 Mayor Fahey said the original intent was to have the Council Finance Committee discuss this at their March meeting as it is an unbudgeted item. The Director of ASCENT 21 recently requested the Council consider the funding request in a more timely manner as the Executive Board would like to know how much of the requested funding will be made available to continue the efforts of ASCENT 21. She recalled a presentation regarding ASCENT 21's bond proposal to fund infrastructure needs in Snohomish County was made to the Council previously. Mayor Fahey explained ASCENT 21 is requesting public entities cover the total cost of $50,000 for Phase II; Edmonds' share is $4,025. For Councilmember Van Hollebeke, Mayor Fahey explained this request was not available when the 1998 budget was developed and funding would need to come from the Council Contingency Fund. She noted an additional $10,000 was included in the Council Contingency Fund for 1998. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, TO APPROVE THE $4,025 TO ASCENT 21, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AT THEIR MARCH MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. icappoint- 6B. EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR REAPPOINTING JUDGE CONROY Went of unicipal Mayor Fahey explained an independent process is underway that will make a recommendation to her ourt Judge regarding the reappointment of Judg e Conroy. The ordinance approved by the Council authorizing the continuation of Judge Conroy in his position until the confirmation process was complete included an indication that every effort should be made to complete this effort by March 1, 1998. Although every effort has been made, the committee has not yet made a final recommendation on a draft evaluation. - COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST --MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF THE TIME FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF JUDGE CONROY TO THE MUNICIPAL COURT AND THAT THE TIME NOT EXCEED ONE MONTH. Council President Haakenson urged Mayor Fahey and the committee to resolve this issue sooner than one month. Mayor Fahey was confident it could be concluded shortly after March 1. MOTION CARRIED. 7. MAYOR'S REPORT Public afety ' Ma or Fahey advised the formal opening of bids for the Public Safety project took place today. Complex ids Community Services Director Paul Mar explained the original estimate for the portion of the project out for bid (everything but replacement of Fire Station 6) was $517 - $5.9 million. He advised seven bids were received, ranging from $5.8 - $6.3 million. This represents a 10% spread, which is very good. Due diligence of all submitted bid documents will follow and official bid results will be presented to the Council within the next three weeks. Demolition and construction is anticipated to begin in mid -April. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 24, 1998 Page 8 Councilmember Earling suggested staff contact the City of Bothell who is undertaking a similar Public Safety project and are concerned about costs. Mr. Mar thanked Police Chief Hickok, Fire Chief Springer, Engineering Staff, and City Clerk Chase for their participation in this team effort. Mayor Fahey requested the Council approve the appointment of Virginia Cassutt and Beverly Lindh to the Planning Board and James Goldberg to the Sister Cities Commission. Planning COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL Board & Sister PRESIDENT HAAKENSON, TO APPOINT VIRGINIA CASSUTT AND BEVERLY Cities Comm. Appointments LINDH TO THE PLANNING BOARD, AND JAMES GOLDBERG TO THE SISTER CITIES COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED. 8. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS rouncil Retread Council President Haakenson reminded the Council of the retreat on Friday and Saturday. He also said the Council will meet next Monday, March 2 due to the Statewide Party Caucuses on Tuesday, March 3. isability Councilmember Miller reported the Disability Board met and approved the application of Fire Marshall Board Gary McComas for his six month disability under the LEOFF 1 Act and tentatively reviewed his application for permanent disability. He is currently on leave. Councilmember Nordquist reported on the Health District annual report and communicable disease istrict report. He noted 74 AIDS cases were reported in 1993 and only 48 were reported in 1997 -- a noticeable drop. However, the number of tuberculosis cases has increased 21% and is becoming more of a problem in Snohomish County. He pointed out the Health District is very active in this area and urged the public to contact the Health District to report suspected cases. He stressed treatment is now available for tuberculosis. o Councilmember Plunkett reported the Parking Committee has secured four park and ride lots, Five Committee Corners, Westgate Chapel, St. Peters, and soon the Bible College. A new brochure highlighting the new mrmttee lots is being produced. He reported Community Transit and the RTA advised they have had discussions with Community Services Director Paul Mar regarding the parking garage in downtown Edmonds, indicating some funding may be available if the parking garage is used as a park and ride for transit. He reported Community Transit has allocated two bus shelters to Edmonds but they have not yet been installed. lliance for Councilmember Van Hollebeke reported the Edmonds Alliance for Economic Development (EAED) is eon. Dev. I proposing to expand their board from 7 members to 11 and four individuals have accepted an invitation to join the board. He reported the EAED will visit other municipalities in the Puget Sound area in early March. xecutive 1 19- EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING A LEGAL MATTER ession Mayor Fahey adjourned the Council to Executive Session at 8:27 p.m. for discussion of a legal matter not to exceed 15 minutes. She said no action would be taken at the conclusion of the Executive Session and the Council would adjourn immediately following Executive Session. BARBARA S. FAHEY, 14AYOR SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes February 24, 1998 Page 9 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL �.- Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building 650 Main Street 7:00 -10:00 p.m. FEBRUARY 24, 1998 SPECIAL MEETING 640 !' IVI ° INTERVIEW CANDIDATES .FOR THE PLANNING BOA1"tD 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 FEBRUARY 17, 1998 (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #21415 THRU #23360 FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $269,547.81. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #19592 THRU #19715 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1 THRU FEBRUARY 15, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $296,611.10 (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM CRAIG AND LINDA SUMMERS (Amount Undetermined) (E) REPORT ON GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 (F) REPORT ON GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 1998 (G) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE TO PURCHASE A CLEANERIVACUUM TRUCK FOR THE STREET DIVISION (H) AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE ELEVEN (11) POLICE VEHICLES FROM FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (1) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR THE STORM WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY WITH FCSG (J) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS & SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CLASSICO HOMES, INC. (K) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.05.060(B) OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE RELATING TO DOGS ON PUBLIC GROUNDS, NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC THAT DESIGNATED AREAS OF MAPLEWOOD PARK, PINE RIDGE PARK, SIERRA PARK, CITY PARK, MATHAY- BALLINGER PARK AND SEAVIEW PARK SHALL BE OPEN TO DOGS 3. (20 Min.) UPDATE ON REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA) 4. (20 Min.) DISCUSSION OF HIGHWAY 99 PROJECT AND COUNCIL REVIEW OF ADDENDUM TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 5. (15 Min.) DISCUSSION ON FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE BOAT MISSION 6. (10 Min.) PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF CIGARETTES BY A MINOR 7. (5 Min.) MAYOR'S REPORT 8. (15 Min.) INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTSIUPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at (425) 771 -0245 with 24 hours advance notice for special accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable. Channel 32. 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