Loading...
03/28/2000 City Council1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES MARCH 28, 2000 The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council President Miller in the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street, followed by the flag salute. ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Gary Haakenson, Mayor Thomas A. Miller, Council President Dave Earling, Councilmember Michael Plunkett, Councilmember Jim White, Councilmember Lora Petso, Councilmember Dave Orvis, Councilmember Christopher Davis, Councilmember ALSO PRESENT Maia Krause, Student Representative STAFF PRESENT Tom Tomberg, Fire Chief . Kevin Taylor, Assistant Fire Chief Robin Hickok, Police Chief Peggy Hetzler, Administrative Services Director . Rob Chave, Planning Manager Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Director Brent Hunter, Human Resources Director Debbie Dawson, Parking Enforcement Officer Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst. Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jeannie Dines, Recorder Former Mayor Haakenson announced that Sproule McGinnes, an Edmonds legend, passed away last week at the Mayor age of 84. Mr. McGinnes served on the Council from 1946 — 1950 and from 1952 1954, as Mayor Sproule from '1961 — 1963, and on the Council again in 1965 — 1967. Mayor Haakenson said Mr. McGinnes McGinnes contributed much of his life to helping make Edmonds the wonderful community it is today. Services for Mr. McGinnes were to be held Friday, March 31 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church. Mayor Haakenson advised all City flags would be flown at half -mast on Friday in Mr. McGinnes' honor. At Mayor Haakenson's request, the Council and audience members observed a moment of silence in Mr. McGinnes' honor. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETSO, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). The agenda items approved are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL prove 1 nutes (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 2000 Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page I' Approve (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #35941 THROUGH #39862 FOR THE WEEKS OF laim becks MARCH 13 AND MARCH 20, 2000, IN THE AMOUNT OF $504,024.36. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL CHECKS #27821 THROUGH #27914 FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 15, 2000, IN THE AMOUNT OF $435,307.58. Claim for Damages (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM PATRICIA J. HANSON ($126.80) General i (E) REPORT ON THE GENERAL FUND AND OTHER SELECTED FUNDS FINANCIAL Fund POSITION FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 2000 tility (F) ACCEPTANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT AT 7907 — 212TH AVENUE SW FROM Easement MICHEL CONSTRUCTION, INC. Ord #3300 (G) ORDINANCE NO. 3300 AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE EDMONDS on- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 17.40 NONCONFORMING USES, Conforming ADUs BUILDING SIGNS AND LOTS TO ADD A NEW SECTION 17.40.025 NONCONFORMING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS 3. roposed John Pauls, 310 Sunset N, Edmonds, presented an alternative approach to the fence to be built on Safety Sunset Avenue. He said over 1,000 people signed a petition asking that an alternative be found and Fencing on sunset Ave. indicating their opposition to the fence. He referred to the 2,220 -foot long fence that was to be a barrier to access to the Burlington Northern track and questioned whether there was a better way to prevent access such as blocking the paths with natural vegetation such as an armed shrub. He pointed out the National Park Service's technique of laying dead trees in areas where trail switchbacks are created. He pointed out these methods could be accomplished at a low cost and would be more effective than a fence that people could pass through, over, under, over or around. He urged Mayor Haakenson to make every effort to identify an alternative to the tubular steel fence via working with Washington Utilities and Transportation Committee (WUTC) and Burlington Northern, City officials, and other interested parties. Mr. Pauls submitted the petitions to the City Clerk. Fo_P_0_sed__j Shirley Pauls, 310 Sunset N, Edmonds, encouraged and supported an alternative to the fence so that a IIF:f.e,zg on win -win solution could be found to maintain the natural beauty in that area. She said the fence would be Sunset Ave. I less obtrusive to them as they are slightly above the fence but would be more obtrusive to people parked in cars or walking in the area. George Everett, 617 Dayton, Edmonds, observed there had been a great deal of controversy over the roposed fence for a long time. He recalled the original intent of the fence was to keep people off the tracks, Safety g p p p Fencing on which most people now agree a fence would not accomplish. He said UTC's answer to keeping people sunset Ave. off the tracks was to have the fence constructed from Edmonds Street to Caspers. The reason the fence was not to run south of Edmonds Street was because the slope was so overgrown with blackberries that it was impassable. He said UTC found several trails down the slope earlier this month; if the trails had not been there, UTC would have indicated a fence was not needed. He supported the use of vegetation to make the slope impassible. Parking Karen Wiggins, 152 3rd Avenue S, #D, Edmonds, Chair of the Downtown Parking Advisory Fines Committee, supported the increase in the overtime parking fines as a deterrent to people breaking the rules. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 2 nary Les Blume, 19026 Olympic View Drive, Edmonds, distributed information that documented the "ding statements he made at the Library Board meeting regarding library funding. He said the City annexed approximately $500 million in property between 1997 and 1999. He objected to the Council's apparent interest in raising the lid -on the library fee from $0.36 per $1,000 to $0.86, pointing out it was not fair to the taxpayers because the funds collected by the City from property taxes was a pass - through that was paid to the Sno -Isle Library for library services. He urged the Council to approach this issue with compassion and common sense. Restrooms Bill MacDonald, 702 Puget Lane, Edmonds, a resident with a business in the City and a partner in the Near Ferry 110 James building, urged the Council to identify funds to reopen the restrooms near the ferry holding Holding Lanes lanes. As his office is located near the fe rry g lanes, holdin l he said ferry users often ask to use their restrooms. He said this will increase as the season progresses and ferry use increases. He reminded the Council that Edmonds was the friendliest city in Washington. Proposed Safety Iry Pinyerd, 344 Sunset Avenue N, Edmonds, requested the Mayor explore in detail the opportunity Fencing on afforded by the WUTC and Burlington Northern to identify an alternative that was nicer and more Sunset Ave. complete than the present fence on Sunset Avenue. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, endorsed identifying alternatives to keep people off the 'Proposed ea railroad tracks, commenting 'a thorny hedgerow was the best alternative. He referred to minutes from Fencing on 1993 when a Mr. Eastman representing the Department of Transportation spoke regarding increased train Sunset Ave. speeds, stating that increased train speeds occurred away from the populated areas because the train had to slow down and stop in Edmonds. Later that year Bruce Agnew spoke regarding the status of Amtrak referencing the issue of speeds and fences. Mr. Agnew suggested at that time that there were no state plans to separate the track from adjacent properties along the waterfront nor was there a federal requirement to build those kind of fences. Mr. Agnew indicated trains stopping in Edmonds would result in slower moving trains throughout the City. Mr. Hertrich said there was a slower train in the area where the proposed barriers are located. . Railroad Mr. Hertrich said his understanding was the double tracking would require vacation of Railroad Avenue Commuter ace ter p p o accommodate the western commuter rail platform. He said the s required for a 1,000 foot Com Rail platform on each. side of the double track and a fence between the rails meant Railroad Avenue would be vacated. He suggested the City's negotiations with Sound Transit include a clear definition of what would be done. He recommended the City insist that the project be moved over, the tracks jogged or some of the station removed to maintain 2 -way traffic on Railroad Avenue. He stressed 2 -way traffic was needed on Railroad Avenue to service the businesses in that area. Safety Proposed Marilyn Lindberg, 606 Sunset, Edmonds, said. the residents of Sunset Avenue would like to find an Fencing on alternative to fencing the bluff along Sunset Avenue. She suggested a natural barrier such as thorny Sunset Ave. roses would be more attractive than a metal fence that could be backed into, pushed down, require paint, require maintenance, etc. She said any type of vegetation would be more pleasing and would do more to hold the soil in place and maintain the beauty of Edmonds. sport Alvin Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, recommended the City advertise in the Sport uidebook Guidebook using hotel /motel taxes or General Funds as there was no advertising for Snohomish County in the Guidebook. He said this would help bring people to the City. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 3 Court Charles Warner, 20021 88te Avenue W, Edmonds, referred to Section 20.105.070, Court Review, in Review the Edmonds Community Development Code, "any final decision or other action for which no other Issues administrative appeal is specifically provided and for which all other appeals specifically authorized have been timely exhausted shall be reviewable as provided by State law before the Superior Court of Snohomish County." Mr. Warner said the Council recently had the opportunity to review facts presented to them and, with the exception of Councilmember Petso who identified what was wrong with the decision, the Council chose to have the matter reviewed by the court. He stated the City is now challenging the standing of a citizen to ask the court to review an act of this Council, a citizen who has participated in all remedies allotted by the law. He stressed the facts would not be reviewed, only the standing of a citizen would be challenged to take this course before the court. Gambling Samir Medawar, 23931 Hwy. 99, Edmonds (owner of the Party Supply Building) said one of the Tax on I individuals interested in the building wanted to open a cardroom/small casino similar to the Drift -on -Inn Cardrooms in Shoreline. He said Edmonds' tax on cardrooms was 20% and Shoreline's was 11 %. He questioned whether Edmonds tax rate was competitive enough to attract businesses; commenting 20% seemed quite high. He suggested the City consider lowering the tax. 4. INTRODUCTION OF THE SNOHONHSH COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL Snohomish County Julie Lockleer, 22211 391h Avenue West, Mountlake Terrace, Mountlake Terrace Councilmember, Youth Council and advisor to the newly formed Snohomish County Youth Council said the Youth Council has been in existence for approximately five months. Laura Etler, 18301 85th Place W, Edmonds, an Edmonds School District student, and member of the Snohomish County Youth Council, explained the Youth Council was a group of students from Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Edmonds- Woodway, and Meadowdale High Schools interested in promoting intra- school communication and pride in the community. Christina Kitano said the first project the Youth Council. planned to undertake was a rally against school violence on Friday, April 14, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Wilcox Park. She said the idea for a rally came from Students Against Violence Everywhere (S.A.V.E.) who held a rally against school violence in March 1999. She invited the community to the rally promoting awareness of school violence and that it did not need to occur. Leo's Club 5. PRESENTATION BY MEADOWDALE HIGH SCHOOL LEO'S CLUB FOR THE SKATE PARK Donation Towards Tom Snyder, Edmonds Lion's Club, advisor to the Meadowdale High School Leo's Club, said that Skate Park the Leo's club, in existence for five years, was a service and leadership club. Christina Kitano, President of the Meadowdale High School Leo's Club, said some of the projects the Leo's Club has undertaken include working in the Northwest Harvest warehouse, serving food to the homeless at the Everett Gospel Mission, maintaining a garden in Perrinville, and assisting with events in Edmonds such as Santa's Workshop and Write on the Sound. She presented a $300 check from the Meadowdale Leo's Club to help build a skate park in Edmonds. Parks and Recreation Director Arvilla Ohlde thanked Ms. Kitano, Mr. Snyder, and the Leo's Club for their hard work. She said although the City partnered with Lynnwood on a large skate park at Lynndale Park, the Police Youth Foundation and Leo's Club were interested in pursuing a smaller, neighborhood skate park in the Edmonds area. Councilmembers thanked Ms. Kitano and the Leo's Club for the contribution. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 4 F_� et Sound 6. PRESENTATION BY PUGET SOUND CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR) istian lege Dr. Allen Dunbar, President of Puget Sound Christian College, thanked Mayor Haakenson for attending the College's 50' Anniversary celebration and for the plaque presented in recognition of 50 years of ministry as a Christian college. He said the 23 years they have been in Edmonds have been important years of partnership. He distributed a View Book from a previous year describing the college. He referred to a news release regarding a merger Puget Sound Christian College (PSCC) plans to undertake that would move the college to full university status under the umbrella of a multi -state program, Hope International University. He said in years ahead, they would be known as Hope International University, Puget Sound Campus in Edmonds. Dr. Dunbar said PSCC was the only 4 -year college in Snohomish County, which should be a matter of pride to Edmonds. He explained approximately 250 students live, work and study in the City and the College employs 50 people. He said the College's library, which has the most unique and complete religious collection of books, was open to the community. The, College also has a number of facilities available to the community including the auditorium that was used by the Cascade Symphony and the Olympic Ballet, the gymnasium that was used by the Seattle Gymnastics Academy and the Community Christian Fellowship Church that meets on their premises. 13e said their students are dedicated to community service; on March 29, classes have been cancelled and students will do a number of free community service projects throughout the community (an annual event). Dr. Dunbar said if the college continues its current growth rate, they are concerned with their ability to continue their current ministry. He said as a result of their merger with Hope International University, the College will experience rapid growth, placing the College in an accreditation status equal to the University of Washington. A full Master's program will be available at the PSCC campus and_ full access to the degree completion programs via the Internet. He said this would result in the College Moving out of its current facility in order to provide the parking, housing, and facilities they needed. He said the property was currently for sale. He stressed they did not want to leave Edmonds but needed to find a 30 -40 acre property to build a campus that could be useful for the type of education they offered. He hoped the, Council would be sympathetic to the unique decision's that may be required to accommodate relocating the college. He said a Christian college was the type of industry that fit with Edmonds, the type of program any community would be proud to have. He said a university in a City increased property values and creates a great community atmosphere. Councilmember Plunkett said although he would also like the College to remain in Edmonds, he questioned where a 30 -40 acre parcel could be found in the City. Dr. Dunbar pointed out the Unocal site was an example of an appropriate site. He said PSCC also considered the former Edmonds - Woodway High site as an interim location. Mayor Haakenson expressed his appreciation for the good neighbor the College has been to Edmonds and hoped they would remain in Edmonds fora long time. Snohomish 7. REPORT FROM SNOHOMISH COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL County Economic Develop- Deborah Knutson, Snohomish County Economic Development Council, discussed opportunities to ment expand the high tech sector in Snohomish County. She said the Economic Development Council (EDC) until recently completed a study of Snohomish County, particularly as compared to King County. She . indicated Snohomish County's population had increased 25% in the past .ten years, the second largest increase in all Washington counties, and would continue to grow. She displayed a comparison of Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 5 housing costs in Snohomish County (average price $175,000 in 1998) to King County (average price $206,000 in 1998). Ms. Knutson displayed a chart illustrating employment growth, indicating employment growth in the U.S. was 7.1% and 11.9% in the central Puget Sound region. She commented at the same time, income outpaces inflation. She displayed a comparison of income which indicated ten years ago Snohomish County had a higher median income than any other county in Washington State, including King County, due primarily to Boeing. Over the past ten years, incomes in Snohomish County have grown by 37% and by 70% in King County due primarily to high tech growth. She commented over the same ten years, the number of people living below the poverty level in Snohomish County increased by 40 %. She displayed a comparison of median household income by county, indicating King County was the highest of all counties in the State. . Ms. Knutson said in 1998 in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties, there were 28,500 software workers with wages of $6.7 billion and 110,000 aerospace workers' whose compensation totaled $5.98 billion. She concluded the average software .salary, excluding stock options, etc., for the typical employee (Caucasian male 21 -28 years old) was $81,000. She displayed a graph illustrating the median income in King and Snohomish Counties. Ms. Knutson said many residents.of Snohomish.County commute to King County for jobs as 66% of all Puget Sound jobs were located in King County and 80% of the high tech jobs were in east King County. She said for every household in King County, there were three jobs; for every household in Snohomish County there was less than one job. She displayed maps identifying overall employment in the region, the location of high tech employment, the location of computer production jobs, the location of computer related industries, and the location of biotech jobs. She said in Snohomish County there were 21,600 jobs at 770 companies, there were 7,500 jobs at 420 companies in downtown Seattle and there were 31,400 jobs at 1,150 companies in east King County. She explained the high tech jobs in Snohomish County were primarily in Bothell and Everett. The EDC made a decision to market Snohomish County to start -up companies and for back - office, technical support and light industrial. She said the EDC plans to partner with cities to market the county. She commented people with a shorter commute could devote more time to the community and said the community would benefit from the economic development. Overtime 8. DISCUSSION REGARDING REVISION OF OVERTIME PARKING FINES Parking Fines Police Chief Robin Hickok advised the last time fines were raised was in 1994. Due to the large number of repeat offenders, a decision was made to raise the fine of $20 for a first offense (which could be reduced to $10 if paid within 24 hours), from $10 to $20 for a second offense, from $20 to $40 for a third offense and from $30 to $80 for a fourth offense. He said the intent of increasing the fines was to decrease the number of tickets issued. Parking Enforcement Officer Debbie Dawson explained the database compiled from 1994 to August. 1999 included 1,647 parking ticket entries. She said. 23% of the entire database was attributed to 63 vehicles, that continually overtime park. It was hoped the escalating fines instituted in 1994 would discourage repeat violations, however, the data compiled indicates that did not occur. She commented 330 of the 337 tickets were paid, indicating the current fines were not a deterrent. Councilmember Petso asked if the City issued "repeat tickets" to a vehicle that was not moved. Officer Dawson said the City had an unwritten rule that only one citation was issued per day. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 6 Councilmember White asked the time period when an individual was considered a repeat violator. Officer Dawson answered the data base was maintained for one year. Councilmember Davis asked how the proposed fines compared with neighboring jurisdictions. Officer Dawson answered the City's base fine would still be one of the lowest; Kirkland's was approximately $22. She said many jurisdictions, including Seattle, Everett, and Bremerton, install a "boot" on a vehicle after a certain number of violations which includes a $50 -$100 fine to have the "boot" removed.. She said this would impact the Police Department in the early morning hours, therefore, staff opted to raise . the fine rather than install a "boot." Councilmember Earling pointed out the importance of providing a comparison of fines in other cities. Officer Dawson commented Edmonds was a pioneer; other cities call to determine Edmonds' parking fees as few other cities have an escalating fine. She said most cities have a base fine that ranges from $22 - $38. Councilmember White commented there was no way to compare the fine if no other cities had a graduated fine. Council President Miller said many people consider the $5 parking fine the cost of doing business and it did not deter behavior. He pointed out the intent of increasing the fine was not to increase revenue for the City but to change behavior. He suggested staff return with, a proposed ordinance and a comparison of fees in other cities. Temporary 9• DISCUSSION ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION ON TEMPORARY SIGNS Signs Planning Manager Rob Chave explained the Planning, Board began considering sandwich board signs a few years ago during consideration of the Sign Cod! in general. During their review, City Attorney Michael Karber indicated the way the City regulated temporary signs was likely unconstitutional because the Edmonds Community Development Code regulates signs based on content (for example, business opening signs, sale signs, quitting business, fire sales, real estate signs, construction signs, campaign signs, etc.) The City Attorney indicated the Sign Code must be based on sign location, size, etc. rather than content. When the Planning Board found it was not appropriate to treat sandwich board signs separately from temporary signs, they decided to consider temporary signage in general. Mr. Chave explained variables in the regulations developed by City Attorney Michael Karber include whether 1) the sign was on- premise or off - premise, and 2) whether the sign was commercial or non- commercial as regulations could differentiate between commercial and non - commercial. Mr. Chave explained the sandwich board signs that triggered the Planning Board's review were temporary signs in the commercial district that were both on and off premise. The Planning Board determined sandwich board signs were pedestrian oriented and that it was reasonable to have sandwich board signs as temporary on- premise commercial signage in the downtown BC zone and Commercial Waterfront zone as those were the main pedestrian areas in the City. During their review, the Planning Board determined it was inappropriate to have off - premise commercial sandwich board signs. The Planning Board's definition of on- premise included the private property as well as the street frontage, in keeping with the ordinance regarding bistro dining. The Planning Board determined small scale signage would be allowed on residential property but commercial signage would not be permitted on residential property. Mr. Chave said although the dimensional requirements for permanent signage were included in the draft ordinance language, they had not been changed, as the Planning Board's focus was temporary signage. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 7 Mr. Chave said the Planning Board had a great deal of discussion regarding real estate signs and ultimately determined that because this issue had not been tried in the courts, it was unknown whether real estate signs were commercial or non - commercial speech. The Planning Board felt real estate signage was more closely linked to private property than to commercial speech. As campaign signage was recognized as a form of protected speech, the ordinance did not change how campaign signs were addressed currently such as requiring their removal after the election. Mr. Chave said the Planning Board attempted to simplify how temporary sign regulations were drafted; in general they could be displayed for 60 days. He said there was a great deal of discussion regarding how to determine whether a sign was temporary if the content could not be considered. The Planning Board forwarded an option to register signs if the Council chose to regulate signs. Mr. Chave pointed out there were administrative difficulties with a registering requirement including requiring a substantial administrative process to track temporary signage. He said if the Council felt temporary signage was not a big problem, the registration portion could be postponed and used only if a proliferation of temporary signs occurred. Councilmember Orvis asked if the proposed ordinance changed sign size. Mr. Chave explained temporary sign sizes were somewhat different but permanent sign sizes had not been changed. He referred to temporary signage dimensions shown on pages 17 and 38 of the Council packet, which described the maximum area, and height of temporary signs by zone. Councilmember Orvis said his understanding was real estate signs could not be placed on an arterial. Mr. Chave said an off -site sign could only be displayed on an arterial during an open house; currently an off -site real estate sign was not permitted. Councilmember Orvis asked if the ordinance could be drafted to permit off -site real estate signs. Mr. Chave explained the proposed ordinance limited off -site signs to. one per property. City Attorney Scott Snyder said real estate signs were intended to be temporary and were designed for pedestrian orientation rather than vehicular. Councilmember Orvis asked if the intent of the registration process was to require any temporary sign to be registered. Mr. Chave answered yes, other than campaign signs. The Planning Board felt the registration process was an option if the Council was interested in tracking whether a temporary sign was temporary and how long it had been on display. Councilmember Orvis asked if registration was enforceable. Mr. Chave said an administrative process would need to be developed that would not burden staff. Mr. Snyder pointed out over the past 18 years, the City had not attempted to enforce the existing ordinances. He said although the registration ' was enforceable in court, it, would be difficult to administer. Mayor Haakenson commented registration would place a tremendous burden on staff. Council President Miller observed although political signs were exempted from registration, they were still defined as a temporary sign. Mr. Snyder advised campaign signs were exempted entirely from the ordinance both with regard to placement and number. He said the City could only regulate the size of campaign signs. Council President Miller asked if temporary sign registration would require a ".for lease" sign to be registered. Mr. Chave answered yes. Council President Miller found registration to be offensive and administratively burdensome. He was also concerned with the regulations in the ordinance regarding when and where temporary signage could be placed. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 8 Mr. Chave said temporary signage was already regulated in the existing code. Mr. Snyder said even if the Council opted not to have temporary signs registered, sandwich board signs would require an encroachment permit. Councilmember Petso asked if campaign signs, as temporary signs, would be limited to 60 days. Mr. Snyder pointed out the City could not regulate the period of time campaign signs were displayed. Mr. Chave said the only restriction was campaign signs were to be removed ten days following the election. Councilmember Petso asked if campaign signs would require an encroachment permit. Mr. Snyder said the City's rights -of -way were "fair game" for campaign signs and an encroachment sign could not be. required. The encroachment permit was to keep sandwich board -type political signs from placement on sidewalks where they could present a hazard. Councilmember Petso said although sandwich board signs were considered to be pedestrian oriented, they were more common in commercial areas where the stores were setback from the roadway such as Firdale Village. She recommended those type of businesses be informed of the City's consideration of sandwich board signs due to the number of businesses using sandwich board signs to advertise the existence of their business. Councilmember Orvis reiterated Council President Miller's comments regarding registration and favored either delaying that process or eliminating it from consideration. He suggested consideration be given to . larger permanent signage, particularly in areas such as Hwy 99. Mr. Chave said the Planning Board would consider permanent signage for all zones as a separate issue. COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, TO SET A . PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER THE PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION AND TO DELETE ALL REFERENCE IN THE ORDINANCE TO A REGISTRATION PROCESS. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). Council President Miller advised the public hearing would be scheduled for May 2, 2000. Outdoor 10. DISCUSSION ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION ON OUTDOOR USES Uses / Out door INCLUDING OUTDOOR DINING Out Dining Mr. Chave said when the Planning Board considered how the Development Code regulated outdoor uses, they focused on outdoor dining as well as outdoor displays. Mr. Chave indicated the Planning Board was still working on regulations regarding outdoor displays. Mr. Chave said the issue of outdoor dining was identified in the visioning process as a desired use, particularly in pedestrian zones such as downtown. He said outdoor dining was prohibited by the current code and any outdoor dining uses in downtown were grandfathered. In view of the visioning process, the Planning Board wanted to make outdoor dining possible under the code. The Planning Board felt so strongly about the importance of encouraging this use, they did not recommend requiring additional parking for that use. Mr. Chave explained an existing restaurant that had been in existence for a period of time may not have been required to provide adequate parking and it therefore would be a challenge for them to provide additional parking that might be necessary for outdoor dining. Mr. Chave said the Planning Board recommended if outdoor dining was provided in a limited manner, adding up to 10% more seating than existed indoors or an additional eight seats (whichever was greater), no conditional land use review would be required although the typical fire inspection would be required. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 9 For outdoor dining beyond that level, more than 10% over the interior seating or more than eight seats, the Planning Board recommended a conditional use process be required. Mr. Chave explained the Planning Board felt this was appropriate due to residential uses that may be present nearby downtown commercial areas. The Planning Board wanted to ensure that before any substantial outdoor dining use occurred, there was an opportunity for the public to be informed and any restrictions considered. Councilmember Petso observed the Planning Board recommended if the existing seating was non- conforming that the. outdoor seating not worsen the situation. Mr. Chave agreed that would be included in the ordinance. Councilmember Orvis asked if a time limit was being considered. Mr. Chave answered no, the Planning Board concluded that type of restriction was unnecessary. Councilmember Plunkett observed the Planning Board considered only dining on private property and not public rights -of -way. Mr. Chave advised the ordinance regarding bistro dining addressed outdoor dining on public rights -of -way. COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER, TO DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE AND SET 'A PUBLIC HEARING DATE. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). Council President Miller scheduled a public hearing regarding this issue on May 2, 2000. Council 1.1. DISCUSSION ON THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND Contingency Fund Administrative Services Director Peggy Hetzler reported the City had $300,000 in additional ending cash. at the end of 1999. At a previous Council meeting, the Council voted to transfer those funds into the Council Contingency Fund. The Finance Committee directed staff to develop budget restoration requests using the $300,000. At the March 17 Finance Committee meeting, it was initially suggested the full list of funding requests be presented to the Council in April including short term costs associated with the Endangered Species Act (ESA). However, several requests presented to the Finance Committee were determined to be time sensitive: $3,700 for building department overtime, $5,200 for restoring the SR 104 restroom, $3,000 for restoring sanicans at the youth playfields, $15,228 for the public safety complex telephones, $60,000 for the public safety audio /video, and $1,080 for an invoice for travel expenditures incurred in 1998, for a total of $88,208. Ms. Hetzler explained there was also a request from Councilmember Orvis for overtime funding for the Fire Department in the amount of $11,320 and acting Battalion Chief pay in the amount of $10,000, bringing the total request before the Council tonight to $109,528. Ms. Hetzler said memos justifying each of the requests were included in the Council packet and several staff members were present to answer Council questions regarding the requests. She advised the current balance in the Council Contingency Fund was $423,282. 5 Mayor Haakenson pointed out the amount for the public safety telephones was actually $4,000 higher as the court realized they also did not have telephones. Councilmember Orvis asked if telephones and the audio equipment were originally intended to be an additional cost to the public safety building. Ms. Hetzler answered her understanding the cost was never included in the initial cost estimates. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 10 Council President Miller said the initial six requests brought to the Finance Committee were identified because they were time sensitive or because they were health/safety issues. Ms. Hetzler agreed. Councilmember White pointed out a longer list of requests from other departments would be provided in April. Mayor Haakenson said the longer list had already been created and was being reviewed by the Finance Committee. The intent was to present it to the Council in April. Councilmember Earling commented there were several evolving issues such as response to ESA mandates that may be added to the list that staff developed. He said when that list was presented to the Council, the needs would likely exceed the funds available. Councilmember White said he assumed the needs would exceed the funds available. He was uncertain how to determine priorities without first knowing what other needs there were. He said none of the requests presented tonight appeared to be time sensitive, and observed there was no request from the Police Department although they were currently understaffed. Council President Miller advised the long list of requests would be presented to the Council at a budget workshop on April 25. He said the items presented tonight were time sensitive, for example . the public safety telephones and audio were related to the construction that was occurring now. Further delays could result in not meeting staff's needs as well as delaying the temporary occupancy permit. He said regardless of whether the restrooms and sanicans were considered today or in a month, it likely would be agreed they were a health and safety issue and said they were one of his priorities. Councilmember Petso said the sanicans at the youth playfields were time sensitive, as play has begun at the playfields. She said the field rental fees cover the cost of providing the sanicans and therefore this was likely not an appropriate reduction for the Council to have made. Councilmember Earling pointed out the Finance Committee did not make a recommendation on any of the requests in anticipation of the discussion that would take place. Parks and Recreation Director Arvilla Ohlde said after she posted and closed the SR 104 restroom, the Washington State Ferries contacted the City, offering a partnership to clean the restroom between Thursday and Monday if the City could clean the restroom the other two days. Through this partnership, the ferry system would be contributing approximately 75% of the cost for the year and only $5,200 would be necessary. She agreed the sanicans were time sensitive, as play would begin programs at the playfields on Saturday. Ms. Ohlde pointed out her request also included funding for the handicap program housed at the Mountlake Terrace Pavilion which Edmonds children attend. This item was eliminated from the budget, as it was believed Mountlake Terrace planned to eliminate this program. As Mountlake Terrace made a decision to continue this program, staff requests funding in the amount of $5,000 to continue support of this program. Councilmember Plunkett asked why the sanicans and SR 104 restroom were time sensitive: Ms. Ohlde'. answered the sanicans were time sensitive because play begins Saturday and Mayor Haakenson indicated the City received numerous e- mails, telephone calls and letters from citizens, visitors and ferry travelers who were using nearby businesses' restrooms. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 11 - Councilmember White asked if the $5,000 for the handicapped program was in addition to the $88,000. Ms. Ohlde answered yes, that was one of her requests but was not included in the list of time sensitive items. She said attempts were being made to identify a community sponsor. Councilmember White found it difficult to prioritize the SR 104 restroom . above what Fire Chief Torrlberg.characterized as the pencils and paper to keep the Fire Department going or protective clothing or fire hoses and fittings. Councilmember White pointed out there were restrooms at the entrance to the ferry dock and another restroom two blocks away within easy walking distance. He said the restrooms that were closed had arrows indicating the location of other restrooms. For Councilmember Plunkett, Ms. Ohlde advised.there were public restrooms at the fishing pier at Olympic Beach, and at Brackett's Landing and the ferry system has restrooms at the new facility on Railroad Avenue. She identified the location of the SR 104 restroom that had been closed (on SR 104 at Main Street). Regarding the request for building department overtime, Mayor Haakenson explained in January an Engineering employee left the City's employ and a decision was made not to fill that position. Further, three other positions were not filled in the Building and Planning Department. As a result, the Building Department requested overtime to catch up on enforcement and Building Department issues that were not being addressed due to the lack of manpower. Councilmember White asked if the $3,700 request anticipated overtime for the balance of the year or only to get caught up. Mayor Haakenson advised the overtime would allow the department to catch up and the department would likely not get further behind as the three positions were being filled. . Mayor Haakenson explained the public safety telephones and audio were never budgeted in the bond issue. A comment was made several years ago not to worry about it, that it would be taken care of when the time came. Unfortunately, that time has come. Fire Chief Tom Tomberg said the Fire Department was unaware they would face the expense of telephones. He said the Fire Department's share of the $15,228 was $4,743. The three phones in the existing building would be moved to the new building. He pointed out the new building was physically much larger and there was not even a horn to signal the fire fighters in the bays that there was a call or telephone call. He pointed out there was an opportunity to save approximately $2,000 if the telephones were purchased now and that was the reason this request was time sensitive. He stressed this was an essential item as the fire station was a 24 -hour building where people sleep, eat and work and operating with only three phones was not possible. He said if the telephones were not funded, they would need to purchase an airhorn or other method to alert fire fighters in the bays of a call. Mayor Haakenson explained Police and Fire were moving into much larger facilities and the phones they had would be moved into the new building. He explained this item was time sensitive because the City could purchase equipment at the contract price from the installer while he was on site. If the equipment was purchased after the installer completed his work, he would charge full price for each telephone: Councilmember White said personnel would not be added to the court. Although the physical space was larger, he did not understand the need for additional telephones. Police Chief Robin Hickok said each clerk would take his/her telephone but the court would have 4 -5 more offices such as an office for the judge, a jury room, a break room, etc. Councilmember White reiterated the difficulty to weigh whether someone had to walk further to answer a telephone against other budget requests. He said although more telephones may be ideal, they were not necessary or essential. He recalled the Council agonizing over Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 12 cutting employees and materials from the budget and said the Council now appeared to be "scrambling to restore funding that was cut a few months ago. He stressed the City was beyond the ability to fund desires. - Mayor Haakenson said in January Ms, Hetzler indicated the City received unanticipated revenue, primarily from vehicle sales following the passage of I -695. At that time, the Council made a decision to place those funds in the Council Contingency Fund and asked staff to make recommendations on items they would want to have included in the budget. Staff identified those items and presented their requests to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee made a decision to bring time sensitive issues to the Council tonight and to bring'the remaining items to the Council in April. Human Resources Director Brent Hunter advised the 1998 invoice has been circulating between National Parks and Recreation and the City. He recently verified the bill had not been paid and was the City's responsibility. Normally the bill would be paid with unanticipated revenue but those funds were placed in Council Contingency. He said they would also typically have 'enough funding in their training budget to absorb this invoice but the training budget was reduced 50% in 2000. Therefore, a request was made to fund this outstanding invoice. Mayor Haakenson said no plans.were ever made for the audio /visual equipment for the City Council Chambers /Courtroom in the public safety building. This equipment was referred to similarly as the telephones, to be addressed when the. time came. He explained this equipment would be shared by Building, Planning, and the Council as well as by the Court for presentations. He said the audio /visual equipment was less time sensitive than the telephones as Police and Fire would occupy the building shortly but Council meetings and Court would not be held in the building until July. He asked Ms. Ohlde' to address what would be done with the existing equipment. Ms. Ohlde answered most of the audio /visual equipment was to remain in the Plaza Room as the intent was to rent the room'to generate revenue. She said due to the quality of the speakers and mikes, it was decided that moving them to the new building was not appropriate. Councilmember Plunkett asked whether the existing audio equipment could be used in the new Council Chambers. Ms. Ohlde answered yes. Mayor Haakenson pointed out the Council made a decision previously to fund advertising of Council and Planning Board meetings for a total amount of $11,000. Councilmember Earling reiterated the reason the Finance. Committee did not make a recommendation was the -differences between Council priorities. He explained he had been willing to bring this list of time sensitive items to the Council tonight because the list was developed and agreed upon by staff. He pointed out staff had .reviewed the long list of items and identified these items as time sensitive. He observed although the Council had not been provided the long list, -he. was hesitant for the Council to engage in micromanagement. Councilmember White pointed out the time sensitive requests totaled $93,208,- nearly 25% of the $423,000 in available funds. He said these items had not been weighed against the needs of other departments and had not been prioritized over all other needs. He said he was inclined to provide Mayor Haakenson 75% of the available funds and allow him to distribute it to the departments because he knew more about what their needs were. Councilmember White stressed the difficulty in making a decision to fund these items when sufficient data had not been provided upon which to base a decision. 'Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page. 13 Council President Miller pointed out staff initiated the list of time sensitive items. Although he agreed with Councilmember White's frustration, he said the Council had a fiduciary responsibility to determine if these items should be funded. He suggested the items Councilmember Orvis suggested (battalion chiefs and fire department overtime) be considered with the long list of budget requests. He pointed out department overtime was routinely adjusted as part of a budget adjustment and was not a time sensitive issue. He supported the remaining four items as they were recommendations made by staff and the Mayor. Councilmember Plunkett preferred to address the battalion chief funding tonight. Councilmember Petso said once the list was provided, she would be happy to engage in prioritizing the items. She felt the sanicans at the youth playfields and the 1998 invoice were not optional and suggested the Council move forward with funding those two items. Regarding Fire Department overtime, Fire Chief Tomberg explained last year there was $342,000 in overtime, this year there was $253,000. He said they did not need the overtime now but may need it by year -end. He explained 12 employees were assigned to each fire, station; because of schedules, Kelly days, injury and sick days, overtime was required. He explained overtime was currently being used to cover shifts of two firefighters who were off duty due to injury and light -duty. Regarding battalion chiefs, Chief Tomberg said the request was to pay for an acting battalion chief so that Assistant Fire Chief Taylor and he could have an. occasional night off, as they were currently the acting battalion chiefs. He said the City could return to the method used before 2 -in/2 -out, and just have fire fighters do the best they could. Councilmember Plunkett said it was a fallacy that fire fighters could proceed with a known rescue. Chief Tomberg said that information was developed from information provided by the Labor and Industry consultant who wrote the 2 -in/2 -out law. He explained 2 -in/2 -out requires that whenever two firefighters enter an environment that is injurious or deadly to life or health, there must be two firefighters outside. He said firefighters could not manufacture situations when there was not 2 -in/2 -out, such as assuming someone was in a structure based on a vehicle parked outside. He said fire fighters could get away with doing that but if someone was killed or injured, liability resulted. Councilmember Plunkett said he was under the impression that the Fire Department could rescue someone from a building if they were visible. Chief Tomberg said there was a narrow exception such as a person visible in a window. Councilmember Plunkett pointed out most people in danger likely would not be visible in a window. Chief Tomberg agreed. Councilmember Plunkett said without 2 -in/2 -out, fire fighters could not enter a building even if there was an assumption there were people in a building. Chief Tomberg agreed. Councilmember Davis expressed concern with spending $60,000 for audio equipment for the public safety building when the City could not give two employees of the Fire Department a night off. He found it difficult to spend money just because it was there and preferred to look at the total financial picture and address each item individually. Council President Miller suggested the Council vote on each item individually. Councilmember White asked if the funding for the acting battalion chiefs was included in the list of time sensitive items. He observed there were no requests from the Police Department included on this list. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 14 1 Mayor Haakenson stated this was not the entire list of funding requests made by staff. Mayor Haakenson said the long list included requests from the Police Department but were not identified as time sensitive items. He pointed out his office requested, $100,000 as a contingency for legal fees for lawsuits arising from the public safety building. He said there was also a funding request to address ESA issues although the total costs likely would not be available for some time. He clarified there were other funding requests that had not been identified as time sensitive. Ms. Hetzler recalled the long list included requests from Public Works as well as other departments, totaling approximately $400,000. Ms. Hetzler said the largest request was made by the Police Department to fill one officer vacancy and purchase furnishings for the public safety building. There was also a request from Public Works in the amount of $50,000 for building maintenance and there were requests from Development Services and the City Clerk's office. Councilmember Earling was uncomfortable prioritizing items staff had not identified as time sensitive and preferred they be compared to other requests on the long list. He said it was unlikely any requests. could be funded due to the $100,000 requested for litigation arising from the public safety building and potential costs of responding to the ESA listing. COUNCILMEMBER PETSO MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE, TO RESTORE $3;0001N FUNDING FOR THE SANICANS AT YOUTH PLAYFIELDS. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). COUNCILMEMBER PETSO MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE, TO PAY THE 1998 INVOICE FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,080. MOTION CARRIED (5 -2), COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER AND COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS OPPOSED. Councilmember White asked how many lawsuits. there were regarding the public safety building. Mayor Haakenson responded three lawsuits currently exist. His point in asking for $100,000 from this extra revenue was because the City did not have any contingency fund to defend the public safety lawsuits or to respond to the ESA mandates. COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, TO FUND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME AND ACTING BATTALION CHIEFS IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,320. Councilmember Petso pointed out one of these items may not be time sensitive. COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETSO, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO SEPARATE IT INTO TWO MOTIONS, FUNDING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME AND FUNDING THE ACTING BATTALION CHIEFS. MOTION CARRIED (5 -2), COUNCILMEMBERS PLUNKETT AND ORVIS OPPOSED. Councilmember Davis clarified the Fire Department overtime request was not time sensitive. Chief Tomberg agreed. Council President Miller observed overtime in any department was not time sensitive and many departments had overtime issues that could be addressed at a later date. UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION TO FUND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,320 FAILED (2 -5), COUNCILMEMBERS PLUNKETT AND ORVIS IN FAVOR, AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER, AND COUNCILMEMBERS EARLING, WHITE, PETSO, AND DAVIS OPPOSED. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 15 MOTION TO FUND THE ACTING BATTALION CHIEFS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 CARRIED (7 -0). COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR THE SR 104 RESTROOM. Council President Miller said the initial budget cut was made based on the fact that there were other restrooms in the immediate vicinity. He urged the Council to fund the restroom in view of the numerous telephone calls, a -mails and letters the Council and Mayor have received and in view of the partnership with the Washington State Ferries to provide maintenance. Councilmember Petso stressed the ferry patrons were the primary users of this restroom and therefore the Washington State Ferries should be partnering on the funding. She encouraged staff to continue to seek funding from Washington State Ferries to fund the restroom in the future. She agreed it was necessary to fund it this year due to the detrimental affect of having the restrooms closed. In response to I -695, Councilmember Earling encouraged staff to form partnerships to keep other facilities open. He said although he supported closing the restroom initially, it was in the City's best interest as a good neighbor to fund the restroom due to damage that was occurring on private property as a result of the restroom closure. Councilmember White said the reason for closing the restroom was valid initially and said it was still valid. He said once the restroom was closed, Washington State Ferries offered to pay 75% of the restroom and felt the City should have been encouraging such a partnership. MOTION CARRIED (6 -1), COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS OPPOSED. Mayor Haakenson agreed staff should continue to seek partnerships and commended Ms. Ohlde for partnering with Washington State Ferries on the restroom maintenance. COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, TO - FUND THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX TELEPHONES IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,228. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT TO APPROVE THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT OVERTIME IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,700. Councilmember Earling said if the City did not begin to make up some of the overtime, some of the staff members who are uncomfortable with the stability of the jobs would move to cities that were not impacted as significantly by I -695. Further, without the overtime, the building department could not meet the needs of the customers they serve. Council President Miller reiterated his feeling that overtime was not a time sensitive issue. Councilmember Orvis agreed with Council President Miller's comment. UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED (3 -4), COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, EARLING AND WHITE IN FAVOR, AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER AND COUNCILMEMBERS PETSO, DAVIS, AND ORVIS OPPOSED. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 16 Councilmember White asked if the $5,000 funding for the handicapped program was time sensitive. Ms. Ohlde said the program was operating and Mountlake Terrace expected Edmonds to be a partner. Mayor Haakenson suggested including public safety audio /visual equipment in the April 25 discussion to allow more time to research this item. Councilmember Earling requested as much information as possible be provided regarding the cost to install the equipment at a later date. Councilmember White requested staff be prepared to discuss technology as wells as longevity of the existing equipment. He also requested staff provide clearer information regarding the request to fund the public safety audio /visual equipment. 12. MAYOR'S REPORT Art Project at 5 °' & Mayor Haakenson reported installation of the gazebo project was underway at 5"' and Main. Although Main the street was barricaded, businesses were open and parking was available. He said the project was anticipated to be completed April 10'' or 11th Police Dept. Mayor Haakenson read a press release announcing that on March 25 the Edmonds Police Department Nationally became the first Police Department in Snohomish County and the sixth in the State to be nationally Accredited accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies ( CALEA). CALEA who administers this program, requires agencies to meet state -of -the -art standards in four areas, policy and procedure, administration, operations and support services. The Edmonds Police Department met 416 of the 439 standards. Mayor Haakenson recalled at the awards presentation, none of the other 49 agencies that were accredited achieved even 400 standards. An on -site inspection of the Police Department took place in January. The. assessors inspected all aspects of the operation of the Police Department and reported their findings to CALEA. After reviewing the findings, the Edmonds Police Department was awarded accredited status at the CALEA conference on March 25. Mayor Haakenson explained national accreditation is for a three -year period and the Police Department will be required to submit an annual report attesting to continued compliance to the standards under which it was initially accredited. Re- accreditation will be required in 2003. Mayor Haakenson observed this was a milestone for the Police Department and congratulated the department on this achievement. Police Chief Robin Hickok explained staff worked on this project for approximately four years. One of the things that prevented the City from achieving accreditation previously was the building the Police Department currently occupies did not meet CALEA standards but the new building will. Chief Hickok thanked members of his staff, Greg Wean, Jerry Gannon, and Bill Nelson, who worked very hard to achieve accreditation. 13. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES April 25 Council President Miller congratulated Chief Hickok. and his staff on their accomplishment, commenting Budget the Edmonds Police Department was one of only 500 in the nation to be nationally accredited. He also Workshop advised the April 15 budget workshop had been cancelled and rescheduled to April 25 at the regular Council meeting. . cured COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, TO sence EXCUSE COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER FROM THE MARCH 14 COMMITTEE MEETINGS. MOTION CARRIED (6 -0 -1), COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER ABSTAINED. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 17 xistnc Councilmember Orvis advised the Health Board would benefit from funding in the proposed House District budget and may not have to lay off employees. . otet/Motel Councilmember Petso reported the Hotel/Motel Tax Committee field their first meeting.' A 2000 Tax Comm. calendar of events and festivals will be distributed soon. Councilmember Petso also wished her son, Ian, a Happy Birthday. Councilmember Earling reported the transit boards he participates on continue to work on restoring Transit Boards funding. He commented that although the House budget includes fundin g, the Senate budget may not and the Governor's budget may not. Alliance for Councilmember Plunkett reported the Edmonds Alliance for. Economic Development (EAED) continues Economic to work with the virtual reality program. Senior Planner Steve Bullock will be in contact with the Develop- University of Washington regarding this program. Councilmember Plunkett advised the EAED ment appointed a committee to gather information regarding a centralized kiosk in the downtown area. Councilmember Plunkett reported SnoCom plans a $3.2 million update to their telephone system using snocom funds provided by telephone taxes. He explained the existing SnoCom telephone system is not as efficient as it needs to be and has gone down for short periods of time in the past. Plans are to begin the remodel of the SnoCom building in September. Library Councilmember Davis reported he attended the Library Board's public forum on funding the library. He Funding commended Mayor Haakenson for taking a leadership role at the meeting and answering questions regarding the proposals. Councilmember Davis said the discussion was lively and informative and he looked forward to a recommendation from the Library Board. Port District Councilmember White reported the Port of Edmonds and the City were entering into a joint venture to incorporate the Port's Comprehensive Plan with the City's Comprehensive Plan to link planning on the waterfront. Mayor Haakenson thanked the Council for their deliberation on the budget issues. With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. GARY AKENSON, MAYOR SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 18 1 L I� 1 AGENDA �. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building 650 Main Street .7:00 -10:00 p.m. MARCH 28, 2000 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 MARCH 21, 2000 (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #35941 THROUGH #39862 FOR THE WEEKS OF MARCH 13 AND MARCH 20, 2000, IN THE AMOUNT_ OF $504,024.36. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL CHECKS #27821 THROUGH #27914 FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 15, 2000, IN THE AMOUNT OF $435,307.58. (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM PATRICIA J. HANSON ($126.80) (E) REPORT ON THE GENERAL FUND AND OTHER SELECTED FUNDS FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 2000 (F) ACCEPTANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT AT 7907 — 212TH STREET SW FROM MICHEL CONSTRUCTION, INC. (G) PROPOSED . ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 17.40 NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDING SIGNS AND LOTS TO ADD A NEW SECTION 17.40.025 NONCONFORMING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS 3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS (3 Minute Limit Per Person) 4. (5 Min.) INTRODUCTION OF THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL 5. (5 Min.) PRESENTATION BY MEADOWDALE HIGH SCHOOL LEO'S CLUB FOR THE SKATE PARK 6. (10 Min.) PRESENTATION BY PUGET SOUND CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (50th ANNIVERSARY YEAR) 7. (15 Min.) REPORT FROM SNOHOMISH COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 8. (15 Min.) DISCUSSION REGARDING REVISION OF OVERTIME PARKING FINES 9. (45 Min.) DISCUSSION ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION ON TEMPORARY SIGNS 10. (15 Min.) DISCUSSION ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION ON OUTDOOR USES INCLUDING OUTDOOR DINING 11. (60 Min.) DISCUSSION ON THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND 12. (5 Min.) MAYOR'S REPORT 13. (15 Min.) INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS /UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS 'arking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at (425) 771 -0245 with 24 hours advance iotice for special accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable, Channel 46. Delayed telecast of this meeting appear he following Wednesday at noon and 7:00 p.m., as well as Friday and Monday at noon. on Channel 46.