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:
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(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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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