05/26/1998 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
MAY 269 1998
Following a Special Meeting at 6:45 p.m. to interview a candidate for the 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 (arrived 7:38 p.m.
Jim White, Councilmember (arrived 7:09 p.m.)
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Ron Haworth, Interim Fire Chief
Kevin Taylor, Assistant Fire Chief
Robin Hickok, Police Chief
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
James Walker, City Engineer
Brent Hunter, Human Resources Director
Carlos de Imus, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED.
(Councilmembers White and Plunkett were not present for the vote.)
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Earling pulled Item B from the Consent Agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, FOR APPROVAL OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED. (Councilmembers White and Plunkett were not present for the vote.) The agenda items
approved are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
pprove (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #21479 THRU #25086 FOR THE WEEK OF MAY
Claim 18, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $244,421.28. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS
Warrants #20435 THRU #20599 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 THRU MAY 15, 1998, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $435,414.72
laims for (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM DONNA WADE OF
Damages DONNA'S BREAK ROOM ($1,170.00) AND DOLORES BJORBACK OF SOUND STYLES
($1,000.00)
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en 1 (E) REPORT ON THE GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD
Fund I ENDED APRIL 30, 1998
Commute (F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
Trip SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS FOR COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION (1998 -
Reduction
1999)
r umhase of (G) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE PUMP FROM GRANICH ENGINEERING (6,682.00)
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Fire Hose (IT) APPROVAL OF PURCHASE FOR FIRE HOSE REPLACEMENT
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Item B: Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of May 19 19988
Councilmember Earling said he would abstain from the vote as he was absent from the May 19 meeting.
MCOUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
HAAKENSON, FOR APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM B. MOTION CARRIED,
COUNCILMEMBER EARLING ABSTAINED. (Councilmembers White and Plunkett were not
present for the vote.) The item approved is as follows:
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 19, 1998
Ord. #3213 3. ORDINANCE NO 3213 REPEALING AND REENACTING CITY CODE CHAPTER 10.50
Public
Library RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board
Peggy Olson, Chair of the Edmonds Library Board, explained the main reason for this action was the
ordinance regarding the Public Library Commission, created in 1909, contained inaccurate information
such as the Board selects books for the library. She said past Library Board President, Fred Gautschi.,
worked on these revisions for a number of years. Mayor Fahey explained the Library Board also worked
with the City Attorney on the ordinance.
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3213 OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 10.50, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
AND DECIDING UPON A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. MOTION
CARRIED. (Councilmembers White and Plunkett were not present for the vote.)
Role of 4, REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE ROLE OF THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD
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Planning Manager Rob Chave explained in the past, the Council has periodically reviewed the role of the
Architectural Design Board (ADB) and the design process in general. The last time it was reviewed was
during code revisions required to comply with the Regulatory Reform Act. He recalled many of the
changes dealt with consolidation of hearings and actions on projects as multiple hearings on a project
were not allowed. He said one of the difficulties in this process is integrating design review with the
other discretionary permits the City issues. The purpose of regulatory reform was to ensure all hearings
occurred at one time so that the public could provide input and to ensure the public was informed of the
full impact of a project. At that time, a decision was made to continue to do architectural design review
similar to the way it was done in the past, as an independent review, with the exception when it was
necessary to have design review considered with another permit. In that instance, all hearings would be
consolidated to the Hearing Examiner.
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Mr. Chave explained there are three issues: 1) what type of design review is desired, 2) who should do
design review, and 3) what process should be followed. He referred to the staff report that described the
value of design review. The Comprehensive Plan indicates design review is an important aspect in
maintaining the character of the City. The most recent Comprehensive Plan amendments added urban
design guidelines to provide more policy guidance. He displayed a chart indicating there were
approximately 130 ADB cases in 1990 and there continued to be approximately 90 -100 ADB cases per
year during 1991 - 1994. In 1994 and 1995, the threshold in the Code was amended to allow more of the
minor cases to be reviewed by staff. This may have been responsible for there being only 82 ADB cases
in 1995. In 1996, the revisions were made to comply with the Regulatory Reform Act, which resulted in
a consolidation of the process. In 1996, the effect of the combined review permitting process as well as
the change in threshold resulted in far fewer reviews by the ADB (43 in 1996, 37 in 1997, and 19 to -date
in 1998). He noted Edmonds is a fairly stable development community; there are minor remodels and
upgrades but few new large projects.
Mr. Chave explained there were three options to consider with regard to who should do design review, 1)
retain the ADB in its current role for project -level design review, 2) retain the ADB as a policy board
charged with developing design standards and guidelines, but transfer all responsibility from the ADB
for project -level review to staff or the Hearing Examiner, or 3) eliminate the ADB and transfer design
review responsibility to staff or the Hearing Examiner and use the Planning Board to fulfill the
policy /guidelines role.
Mr. Chave stated that the policy /guidelines role was a critical consideration. He referred to City
Attorney Scott Snyder's memo regarding the decision in the Anderson v. Issaquah case in which the
courts determined the City of Issaquah was doing design review on a case -by -case basis. He pointed out
urban design guidelines were added to the Edmonds Comprehensive Plan to provide a more clear basis
for design review decisions. He said although a manual summarizing cases with illustrations and
descriptions of the basis for the decisions was developed, the City did not have detailed standards and
guidelines that would assist an applicant in the design review process. In light of Mr. Snyder's
comments, Mr. Chave said it was essential there was a board such as the ADB to work on these standards
as staff does not have the design expertise to develop these standards. He said the ADB is very good at
visualizing projects and analyzing design factors of a project, expertise that should be retained in the
design process. He said Mr. Snyder's comments also support at least retaining the ADB to develop
guidelines and standards.
Councilmember. Miller asked if the current staff design review included City departments reviewing
plans prior to approval. Mr. Chave answered approximately twice per month representatives from
various departments meet to review plans that are upcoming on the ADB agenda. Councilmember Miller
inquired if the Council selected option 3, (eliminate the ADB and transfer design review responsibility to
staff or the Hearing Examiner and use the Planning Board to fulfill the policy /guidelines role), would
that place a tremendous burden on staff. Mr. Chave said options 2 and 3 would require staff or the
Hearing Examiner to make the decision; staffs review of projects would not change. The only change
would be whether a hearing is held by the ADB, staff, or the Hearing Examiner.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked what would change if the ADB was eliminated and the
responsibility given to staff. Mr. Chave said if the processes remain the same (what triggers a
notification of the public and/or a public hearing) and the thresholds remain the same, staffs
responsibilities would change very little. If the ADB is eliminated, he questioned who would work on
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the detailed standards that should be included in the Code. Although the Planning Board could fulfill
that role, they do not have the design expertise and experience that the ADB has.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked what the City would lose if there is not a process for reviewing the
design of a building other than the existing criteria in the Code. Mr. Chave said occasionally the ADB
works with the designer /representative of the project on solutions to the project. He agreed the best place
to do this might not be at an ADB public hearing. The ADB also has the advantage of different
perspectives via its board members; however, there is a fine line between that type of assistance and
"micro- engineering /designing" the project and having a clear basis for doing so.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke said the ADB review appeared to be a subjective process due to changes
in the board membership. Mr. Chave said the solution is not to transfer the responsibility to staff
(because staff members would have the same subjective opinions); the only solution is stronger and
clearer guidelines and standards in the Code.
Councilmember Earling acknowledged the concern over the Anderson v. Issaquah case and asked if an
attorney was available to the ADB to ensure they consider the criteria when making decisions. Mr.
Chave said staff tries to fulfill that role; there is not a City Attorney available at the ADB meetings on a
regular basis. Staff also includes the pertinent standards and policies in its reports to the ADB.
Councilmember Earling asked what the ADB's feeling was regarding the value they bring to the
community. Mr. Chave said the board members are very conscientious about their work and bring a
great deal of expertise to the board. The board members see value in their role and would like to
maintain that role. He was unsure whether they would be satisfied to continue solely as a policy board
working on guidelines and standards. However, past boards have felt there was value in those issues but
did not have adequate time to address them at their regular meetings. Councilmember Earling observed
the ADB likely would prefer option 1 (retain the ADB in its current role for project -level design review).
Mr. Chave agreed but said his past experience indicates the ADB would see value in option 2 (retain the
ADB as a policy board charged with developing design standards and guidelines, but transfer all
responsibility from the ADB for project -level review to staff or the Hearing Examiner). He said working
on standards may be more important to the ADB than individual decisions as standards would apply to
all development. He said when this was discussed with the previous ADB (when revisions were made to
comply with the Regulatory Reform Act), they preferred option 1 but were not adverse to option 2.
Councilmember Earling asked Mr. Chave what would be most advantageous from staffs perspective.
Mr. Chave answered he would not have a problem with staff doing design review decisions as long as
there were stronger guidelines and standards than currently exist. He pointed out the ADB is only as
good as the current membership; the quality of decisions may change from year to year based on the
membership. The dilemma has always been consistent decisions within the ADB. He strongly supported
design review and said more cities are moving toward design review due to an awareness of its value.
He indicated he would be comfortable with option 2 but felt option 3 would be problematic if design
standards were not developed.
Responding further to Councilmember Earling, Mr. Chave agreed design review should be retained. The
only reason to transfer the project review function from the ADB would be for the reasons cited in the
City Attorney's memo and the limited number of projects they are currently reviewing. However, it is
critical there are clear design standards.
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Council President Haakenson asked would more staff be required if staff did project -level review? Mr.
Chave answered he did not believe so. Council President Haakenson referred to Mr. Chave's comments,
"architectural design review is a valuable process and the key to a successful review is clearly
understood guidelines and a fair and timely decision process" and said over the last few years, developers
have complained it is not a timely decision process. He asked if that would improve with staff doing
project level review. Mr. Chave answered this related to the timelines in the process (i.e. which projects
required public hearings, etc.) rather than who did the review. He said eliminating the ADB might speed
up the process slightly but it would be a minor change. He noted some time could be saved because an
applicant would not have to wait for an ADB hearing.
Council President Haakenson observed the recommended action was to have staff and the Planning
Board develop recommended ordinances for any changes and asked if a public hearing would be
required. Mr. Chave answered the Planning Board would be required to hold at least one public hearing
due to the numerous changes to the Community Development Code that would be required. The City
Council would also be required to hold a public hearing.
Councilmember Miller referred to option 2 (retain the ADB as a policy board charged with developing
design standards and guidelines, but transfer all responsibility from the ADB for project -level review to
staff or the Hearing Examiner) and expressed concern the ADB would become bored with developing
design standards and guidelines or that there would be a constantly evolving set of design standards. Mr.
Chave envisioned the ADB, as a policy board, would operate similar to the Planning Board -- reviewing
an issue and developing a recommendation. He said although staff could develop some of the design
standards and guidelines, a board with design experience would be important to identify new issues, etc.
Councilmember Miller asked if the AWC could provide a model of design standards. Mr. Chave said
model codes are designed for model cities and he did not recommend using a model code because
Edmonds is unique.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke requested Brad Butterfield provide his views about the need for an ADB
from his perspective as an architect in the community.
It was the consensus of the City Council to receive public comments. Council President Haakenson
observed any other member of the public would also be given an opportunity to speak.
Brad Butterfield, 400 Dayton, Edmonds, said he provided written material at the Council's retreat,
including information about the ADB's effectiveness. As a member of the ADB during 1990 -1995, he
assisted with a preliminary design guideline and worked on the Comprehensive Plan design guidelines
and landscape codes. He advised most of the design guidelines and landscape codes the ADB developed
are very comprehensive. He said when he designs a project, it is done with the City's codes (Uniform
Building Code and ECDC) in mind, not the ADB. He said there were very specific design guidelines in
the Comprehensive Plan, ECDC, and Uniform Building Code. He said differences in recently
constructed buildings illustrate the City does not have a specific design philosophy other than what is
required by the Code, good taste, and successful projects. He encouraged the Council to eliminate the
ADB as staff was capable of administering the existing codes.
Chuck Cain, 520 Forsyth Lane, Edmonds, agreed with Mr. Butterfield regarding the elimination of the
ADB and allowing staff to do project -level review.
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Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, said he has attended and spoke at numerous ADB meetings and has
seen them deliberate to an extreme on some projects but also make some very good decisions. He said
the ADB has been a valuable resource to the City. He felt the current administration had a tendency to
loosen regulations in Edmonds. His experience with staff has indicated some are experienced and make
good decisions but he questioned the level of expertise of other staff members. He did not favor
allowing staff to review the design aspects of new buildings. He commented although the expertise from
the ADB may change, this level of expertise could not be found with the City's staff. He noted the ADB
members are involved in the process on a daily basis and although they each may bring different
philosophies, they have benefited the City. He suggested the City continue with the current process to
determine whether there are any problems.
Mayor Fahey explained if a decision was made to make changes to the design review process, there
would be advertised public hearings at the Planning Board and the City Council.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, TO EXTEND THE DISCUSSION ON THIS ITEM FOR 15 MINUTES. MOTION
CARRIED.
Councilmember Plunkett observed a great deal of the ADB's work has been codified over the years. He
asked how much more work the ADB would need to do to develop design standards. Mr. Chave
answered this was difficult to quantify. As Mr. Butterfield indicated, the code is fairly specific regarding
some issues but not all.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked whether the ADB could develop design standards and guidelines
by the end of this year if the ADB project review process was eliminated and staff assumed that
responsibility. Mr. Chave questioned whether they could reach a conclusion during that time period. He
noted the recently adopted Urban Design Guidelines in the Comprehensive Plan are a vast improvement.
However, it would likely take longer than six months for the interactive process between staff and the
ADB as well as the public hearing process. If the Council chose option 2, ordinances to implement that
option could be developed within six months but he did not believe refining design guidelines and
standards could be accomplished within six months.
Councilmember White observed when the Port was reconstructed, one of the design issues was whether
to put a "skirt" on the outer side of the docks. His understanding was the ADB blocked the "skirt" on the
east end of the docks. Mr. Chave said he was not familiar with that decision. If the Council adopted
option 2, Councilmember White asked who would make the decision regarding the "skirt." Mr. Chave
said it likely would be done during the committee review but would depend on what the Council adopted
as option 2. If the projects previously reviewed by the ADB were sent to the Hearing Examiner, the
Hearing Examiner would make that decision. He noted the Hearing Examiner would likely make a
decision in a different manner than the ADB such as reading over the guidelines. Councilmember White
asked if it would become more of a mechanical function rather than a subjective, aesthetic review. Mr.
Chave presumed that would be the result, mechanical in the sense it would be compared to the code
which Mr. Snyder, feels should be done because the more subjective the decision, the more the City is at
risk.
Councilmember White asked if it would be practical to combine a group of individuals to participate
with staff in some of the decisions. Mr. Chave answered that was a possibility but would depend on the
availability of the participants. He noted that would be a more preferable time for design input rather
than during the hearing. Councilmember White said he did not want to lose the diverse expertise on the
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ADB; combining the ADB with a staff review may result in a more efficient review of design issues. He
was uncomfortable not making any change as the Edmonds Code is worded identically to the City of
Issaquah's Code. He stressed terms such as harmonious, interesting, compatible, monotonous, were too
vague and subjective to the person reviewing the project. He said he was inclined to select option 2 with
the understanding there would be continued involvement with the experts on the ADB.
COUNCILMEMBER WHITE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON,
TO DIRECT STAFF TO DESIGN ORDINANCES TO INTEGRATE THE ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN BOARD FUNCTION WITH A STAFF REVIEW COMMITTEE FUNCTION, AND AT
THE SAME TIME CONSIDER RETAINING THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD AS A
POLICY BOARD TO ESTABLISH A CITY -WIDE POLICY FOR DESIGN.
Councilmember Earling preferred the Council agree to consider whether there should be a change to the
ADB process, however, he would like all three options to be brought before the community for
consideration. He felt the public testimony would be different if the public was required to speak
regarding a particular option rather than a broader discussion of all options.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke observed the ADB is comprised of volunteers with other occupations
who have met in the evening. It would make it difficult, if not impossible for the ADB members to
interface with staff on a regular basis. He welcomed additional public input and indicated he would not
support the motion as he believed the process could be streamlined to make it less cumbersome.
Councilmember Plunkett said he was uncomfortable selecting an option at this time and preferred an
action that would include additional discussion on at least options 2 and 3.
COUNCILMEMBER WHITE WITHDREW THE MOTION WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE
SECOND.
Councilmember White agreed with the suggestions made by Councilmember Earling, noting additional
input was important.
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
HAAKENSON, TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ENTIRE COUNCIL AT A
DATE IN JULY OR EARLY AUGUST THAT EXPOSES ALL OF THE POSSIBLE OPTIONS.
Mayor Fahey clarified the purpose of the public hearing would be to gather information regarding
whether to change the ADB's current role and if the ADB's role was not changed, to address concerns
with the language in the ordinance. Councilmember White suggested this be explored with the City
Attorney.
Councilmember Earling observed the motion indicated the only discussion in the community would take
place at a public hearing before the City Council. He preferred the ADB evaluate their role, the quality
of their decisions, and how they could improve. He recalled staff mentioned the possibility of an
additional hearing before the Planning Board, which may provide input regarding issues that are
interrelated between the Planning Board and ADB. He suggested discussion at the Planning Board and
ADB take place prior to the Council's public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, TO ALLOW THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD AND
PLANNING BOARD TO CONSIDER THIS ISSUE PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL HEARING.
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Mr. Chave said input would also be requested from the Hearing Examiner. Mayor Fahey asked if it was
feasible for the Planning Board and ADB to provide input prior to the Council's June 30 public hearing.
Mr. Chave said if the desire was for the Planning Board to hold a hearing, that would take longer. If the
intent was to have the Planning Board discuss the issue, this could be accomplished by late July or early
August. Mr. Chave asked if the intent was to have the Planning Board hold a public hearing.
Councilmember Earling said one public hearing would be sufficient to allow members of the community
to provide input but his intent was not for the Planning Board and ADB to have only a brief discussion of
the issue. Mr. Chave agreed it likely would take more than one Planning Board and ADB meeting to
discuss the issue.
AMENDMENT CARRIED.
MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Health 5. PRESENTATION BY M. WARD HINDS, MD, MPH, HEALTH OFFICER, SNOHOMISH
District HEALTH DISTRICT
M. Ward Hinds, MD, MPH, Health Officer for Snohomish Health District, made a presentation
regarding the indicators of population health in Snohomish County. He explained Snohomish County
continues to be one of the healthiest counties in Washington State as well as one of the healthiest places
in the nation. He described the indicators that have been selected as national general population
indicators which allows comparison at the national, state, and local level. He pointed out Snohomish
County did better than Washington State and the nation in 12 of the 14 indicators in 1996 (1996 was the
most recent data available). He displayed and described graphs of the 14 indicators comparing
Snohomish County incident rates with Washington State and the United States as well as trends for 1980
and 1996 between Snohomish County, Washington State, and the Healthy People 2000 goal. The 14
indicators are total mortality rates, infant mortality rates, low birthweight, prenatal care, teen pregnancy
rates, coronary heart disease mortality rates, breast cancer mortality rates, motor vehicle crash mortality
rates, homicide rates, suicide rates, tuberculosis rates, and AIDS rates.
Dr. Hinds noted Snohomish County has one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the nation. He
commented Snohomish County had a higher mortality rate from strokes and lung cancer than
Washington State and the United States.
Councilmember Earling remarked on the high opinion the medical community has for the Snohomish
Health District as well as the work done by Dr. Hinds.
Mayor Fahey asked what Snohomish Health District did to consistently achieve these remarkable
statistics. Dr. Hinds answered there were several reasons for the good rates including a fairly good
socioeconomic status in the Snohomish County population who tend to have healthier lifestyles as well
as a strong medical care system in the County. He credited the public health system for its contributions
in the area of communicable diseases, maternal and child health, and providing immunizations to
children and adults.
Council President Haakenson asked why Snohomish County's stroke statistics were higher than
Washington State and the United States. Dr. Hinds answered the leading risk factor for stroke mortality
is high blood pressure but there is not good data available that there is a greater problem with high blood
pressure in Snohomish County than elsewhere. There are other risk factors such as cigarette smoking,
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high cholesterol, lack of physical activity but nothing considered to date has indicated the reason for
higher rates. He hoped the Snohomish Health District could participate in a national campaign to
educate the public about the early signs and symptoms of stroke as surveys indicate the public is not well
informed and often delays seeking early treatment which can be a major factor in greater mortality as
well as greater disability.
Mayor Fahey declared a recess at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
d 6. PRESENTATION REGARDING ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT OPTIONS
Life e Support upp
Options
Mayor Fahey recalled at the presentation regarding Advanced Life Support (ALS) service levels last
month, questions were raised regarding other ways to provide this service in a comparable manner. At
the time the motion was made to approve the "8- minute 80% of the time" level -of- service goal, it was
with the understanding that all options for reaching that goal would be explored and not only the 12
additional hours for the second medic unit. Mayor Fahey explained consideration of this issue began in
1996 when it was realized the consolidation of Fire District #111 would ultimately result in their
withdrawal of funding from the Medic 7 program. It was realized at that time that Medic 7 was at a point
of transition and some decisions regarding the program must be made.
Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Taylor explained as Basic Life Support (BLS) and ALS call loads and costs
increased, Mayor Fahey asked the Edmonds Fire Department Administration to study and provide
options for ALS service delivery. He stressed the purpose was to educate the Council regarding options.
He pointed out the information provided was not intended to impugn the quality of medicine delivered
by the current program -- Medic 7 is a civilian based system and they have superb save rates and deliver
good medicine. He said it was hoped this same level of service could be provided regardless of the
option selected.
Assistant Chief Taylor explained a civilian based system, like Medic 7, has licensed paramedics with
1,275 to 2,000 hours of medical training, awareness level training in special rescue environments, and
statistically because most do not have a career path, burnout is an issue. He explained a fire -based
program has the same licensing requirement, has the opportunity for more advanced training in
specialized rescue, are also trained as firefighters, and has some career enhancement. He explained a
fire -based program intentionally rotates paramedics to the engine companies on a regular basis to
provide career - broadening skills, ability to catch -up on fire service training, and a path off the medic
units when the burnout point is reached. He noted systems that rotate off the medic units to the engine
companies increase longevity and delay the burnout issue.
Assistant Chief Taylor observed the reasons driving the change is the change in the customer base (aging
population and population infill) which results in increasing ALS call load, the changing expectations
citizens have of government, and changes in government. He said projected call load increases are also
driving change.
Assistant Chief Taylor described the more diverse service delivery since the 1970's, including ALS,
technical rescues, treating heart attacks in a more sophisticated manner than 20 years ago, trauma
patients, hazardous materials, disaster, public education, and basic life support. He pointed out the future
of any fire service will be an EMS agency that does all these other things -- public education, technical
rescue, etc. Therefore, the fire department is very interested in this issue as the delivery of emergency
medicine increases. He said the fire department sees the delivery of ALS as a logical expansion of the
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current service delivery and would be a very realistic, possible option. He explained this option provided
a few more paramedics and thus some enhanced benefit.
Assistant Chief Taylor explained there are numerous ALS service delivery alternatives used throughout
the country. He reviewed how ALS is provided in the area, noting Shoreline Fire has always delivered
paramedic service with firefighter /paramedics via 12 paramedics and one Medical Services Officer
(MSO) assigned to one paramedic unit. A few years ago, Everett Fire delivered much of their service
with EMTP's (Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic) but have advanced to two medic units
with two paramedics as well as an MSO. Fire District #111, the City's most frequent mutual aid
provider, added their own firefighter /paramedics a few years ago. Mill Creek Fire District #7 operates
two units every day (sometimes three if staffing allows) who serve the area from Mill Creek to
Clear-view utilizing firefighter /paramedics. Marysville Fire operates two EMTP units (one EMT and one
paramedic although some days the units have two paramedics) and they are evolving toward a two
paramedic system as their population increases. Marysville Fire was previously served by the Arlington
hospital -based system. Lake Stevens Fire hired an MSO and started an EMTP unit for transport and two
paramedics on calls. Lake Stevens was also previously a hospital -based system. Monroe Fire, which
serves the entire Hwy. 2 corridor, operates two EMTP units and utilizes firefighter /paramedics. Monroe
Fire was previously served by a civilian -based system that no longer exists. The two remaining civilian -
based systems, Arlington and Stanwood, are both considering options. He pointed out the importance of
looking at service delivery options in other areas to duplicate their ideas rather than inventing new ideas.
Assistant Chief Taylor said Medic 7 continues to provide service with 1% units and Fire District #111 as
the primary back up. Another option is to expand Medic 7 to two 24 -hour units which requires four
additional paramedics as well as increased costs. He noted the fire service consolidation consultant has
said ALS is primarily a fire department function and it is expected this would be provided by the new
regional fire service agency.
Another option is to withdraw from Medic 7 and establish a fire -based unit in Edmonds. This would be
accomplished via a dedicated medic unit with two licensed firefighter /paramedics delivering the same
quality of medical care that is provided now. This would result in improved service levels as the dual
role of firefighter /paramedics provides another way to deliver ALS as well as the opportunity for
advanced technical rescue training and offers a bigger pool of employees to staff units. There would be
some cost savings due in part to the ability to have a firefighter /paramedic work more hours than a
civilian (53 for a firefighter /paramedic versus 40 for a civilian, although a labor agreement reduces the
amount to slightly under 50 hours).
For Mayor Fahey, Assistant Chief Taylor explained Edmonds currently operates three 24 -hour stations
with a minimum staffing level of three with swing crews (firefighters are able to staff both the aid unit
and fire response vehicle) which is appropriate at the current call load. A dedicated unit requires two
additional crewmembers who only staff the medic unit. He said that would be appropriate at the current
ALS call load and particularly as call loads increase.
Interim Fire Chief Ron Haworth explained approximately a year ago, the City of Lynnwood made a
proposal to provide ALS service. Included in their proposal was a reduction in administrative costs and
the possibility of the City of Lynnwood contributing some additional funds into the program which
would offset the loss of Fire District #111 at the first of the year. Lynnwood's proposal was to maintain
the civilian- medics (as employees of the City of Lynnwood) for a six -year contract for the current users
of Medic 7. He said the offer also included the expansion of the paramedic program to two 24 -hour per
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day units. He assumed there was room for negotiation in this proposal. He pointed out one
consideration is the affect another agency providing ALS service via a long -term contract would have on
consolidation. He said if consolidation occurs, it is likely all ALS service would be provided by the
consolidated departments as is the trend in other fire service agencies. Utilization of the current Medic 7
personnel has been discussed -- those who wish to become firefighters would be cross - trained as
firefighters and be placed within the fire department. They would work with on -shift personnel and
would be given the opportunity to rotate into engine /ladder companies.
Chief Haworth explained long and short term options were considered to determine cost containment and
maintain employment of the current medic personnel, try to improve ALS service to meet the 8- minutes
80% of the time goal, and provide two 24 -hour ALS units within the service area. Another way to
provide this service would be via EMTP units -- transferring existing medic personnel to the fire
departments of Lynnwood, Edmonds, and Mountlake Terrace and staffing three ALS/BLS units with one
paramedic and one firefighter. This would improve response time and statistics indicate one paramedic
and a trained EMT can respond to approximately 95% of the calls. In instances where additional medic
personnel are necessary, a second unit would be called from another jurisdiction within the system. He
stressed these were options. The intent was to provide information to allow the Council to reach a
decision regarding service in Edmonds as well as protect the system in the region. .
Mayor Fahey said the option of an EMT? unit was suggested by Chief Haworth as a way to utilize the
existing 12 medics by relocating them and teaming them with EMTs. She asked Chief Haworth to
describe his experiences with this issue. Chief Haworth clarified he was not a paramedic but had
responded to numerous calls with paramedics and observed how they function. He explained he
participated in the development of the first paramedic system in Bellevue which began with two
paramedics per unit. He explained this was a standard set by the City of Seattle. Recently, in King
County the call load increased to the point where calls were not being answered by ALS because they
were not available. In considering how to respond to those calls, he suggested teaming paramedics with
EMTs in the fire stations; it took nearly two years to convince the doctors and administrators. The first
unit was operated out of North Bend with one paramedic and an EMT as a driver. It was discovered the
skills of the EMTs who worked with the paramedics improved immensely and an attempt was made to
keep the same paramedic and EMT together. He said there are saves that occurred in the North Bend
area that would not have occurred if the medic unit had to come from Bellevue. He said the unit in North
Bend is used as a BLS as well as ALS unit and functions quite well. They responded to 800 -1,000 calls
(600 of which were ALS) per year and will be expanded to a two -unit system. He said consideration
must be given to whether a two - medic /two paramedic unit or response time was the issue.
Administrative Services Director Art Housler explained that the current cost of the 12 paramedic, 1' /2
units Medic 7 service is $1,435,388; under the existing formula (1/3 population, 1/3 usage, and 1/3
assessed valuation), Edmonds' share is $451,000. He estimated the total cost for Medic 7 in 1999 based
on existing service would be $1,507,182 and Edmonds' share would be $592,262. He commented the
$142,000 increase in Edmonds' share between 1998 and 1999 is due to the withdrawal of Fire District
#111. He noted increases in each expense categories over a six -year period included a 4% increase in
salaries and 6% increase for other expenses.
Mr. Housler displayed a chart illustrating the Lynnwood option for funding Medic 7. The expense
categories reflected the 8% reduction in expenses as proposed by Lynnwood as well as the $200,000
contribution they offered. The total cost of the service for 1999 is $1,186,607; Edmonds' share would be
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$466,289. He said the expense estimates for each category in the remaining years reflected the 4%
increase in salaries and 6% increase in other expenses.
Mayor Fahey pointed out the total $1,186,607 is lower than indicated by the City of Lynnwood's
estimate. The reason is Lynnwood's original proposal was based on a projected 1998 Medic 7 budget
and the actual 1998 budget was lower than projected. She said Lynnwood subtracted 8% of the projected
budget ($105,000) as well as their $200,000 contribution to determine the total cost of $1,234,000 in
their original proposal.
Mr. Housler displayed a comparison of the total cost under the existing option ($1,507,182) to Edmonds'
share ($592,262), the Lynnwood option ($1,186,607) to Edmonds' share ($466,289) and the Edmonds
option utilizing two paramedics ($940,744) to the Edmonds option utilizing one paramedic and one EMT
($856,918). He pointed out possible savings in the Edmonds option from Fire District #111 and contract
cities could reduce the costs for two paramedics to $559,103 and to $475,277 with one paramedic and
one EMT.
Mr. Housler displayed similar comparisons for the existing service and Lynnwood option using 16
paramedics and two units, pointing out the cost in 1999 for the existing service would be $1,788,331;
Edmonds' share would be $701,183. He estimated Edmonds share in 2003 would be $858,616. Under
the Lynnwood proposal, the cost of 16 paramedics and 2 units in 1999 would total $1,445,264; Edmonds'
share would be $567,671. He displayed a comparison of the existing option with two paramedics
($1,788,311) to Edmonds' share ($701,183) and the Lynnwood option with two paramedics ($1,445,264)
to Edmonds' share ($567,671), and the Edmonds option with two paramedics ($940,744) and with one
paramedic and one EMT ($856,918).
Mr. Housler displayed a chart of Medic 7 funding based on usage for the year 1999 for both 12
paramedics and 1 %2 units as well as 16 paramedics and 2 units. He explained during 1998 Brier had 88
calls, Edmonds had 1,136, Lynnwood had 1,335, Mountlake Terrace had 592, Woodway had 9, etc. for a
total of 3,658 calls. In a comparison of the 1/3 formula to usage, Edmonds, Brier, and Woodway's cost
would be reduced; Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood's costs would increase. He described estimated
usage in 1999 for each city and indicated a comparison of the 1/3 formula to usage indicated costs for
Brier, Edmonds, and Woodway would be reduced but other agencies would pay more.
For Mayor Fahey, Chief Haworth explained the formula for assessing fees based on usage, assessed
valuation, and population has been standard throughout the Puget Sound area. Although that formula can
be a good basis for establishing fees, once data has been gathered for 18 to 20 years, a usage factor can
be determined which is a more fair way of calculating fees. He noted population in a community could
fluctuate considerably during the daytime due to residents leaving the area to go to work and visa versa.
Mayor Fahey announced that Lynnwood Councilmember Don Gough, the Councilmember who
originally brought forward the Lynnwood proposal, was in the audience. She said Lynnwood's Assistant
Fire Chief, Gary Olsen, and Mountlake Terrace's City Manager, Connie Fessler, were also in the
audience. Mayor Fahey noted the dilemma has always been how to maintain the high quality of service
and even enhance the level of service and still maintain costs. She said this problem is as big or bigger
for Mountlake Terrace. She pointed out the withdrawal of Fire District #111 requires tremendous
increases in funding as does the additional four paramedics to staff an additional 12 hours of service.
She explained civilian -based services are becoming the minority and many services are moving into fire -
based programs due to the economies possible due to staffing, cross training, utilizing overtime in a
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different manner, etc. She said Lynnwood's proposal is very generous, particularly their $200,000
contribution each year for six years, and shows their commitment to maintaining a civilian -based Medic
7 type program. If Lynnwood takes over Medic 7 and operates it as a civilian -based program, they
estimate there would be an 8% saving in administration. These savings are not realized in a fire -based
service provider. Fire District #111, who operates a paramedic/EMT program but are discussing a two
paramedic program, has indicated a desire to bid on a contract to provide ALS service if Edmonds
considers other options. She said although Lynnwood's initial proposal was for six years, they have
indicated the term is negotiable and may consider a three -year contract with two paramedics.
Consideration must also be given to how a three -year contract with Lynnwood would affect the
possibility of consolidation and fire -based AILS service.
Mayor Fahey said at the Medic 7 meeting last week, a motion was presented to institute the additional
12 -hour unit effective July 1. Another option would be implementing the additional 12 -hour unit
effective January 1, 1999, which would require $701,000 from Edmonds unless the City agrees to accept
Lynnwood's proposal to take over Medic 7 service or operate its own paramedic service. She noted it
would be necessary to notify Medic 7 by June 30 whether the City will participate in the Medic 7
program or would pursue another option.
Councilmember Miller asked what Edmond's share of the cost of staffing the additional % unit effective
July 1 and effective January 1, 1999 would be. Mr. Housler answered for the remainder of 1998 the cost
would be approximately $50,000 more and $281,000 over the current cost in 1999. Mayor Fahey
referred to the chart of the total cost for Medic 7 based on existing service using 16 paramedics and 2
units, and clarified the $281,149 indicated as the additional cost for 2 units was the total increase in cost,
factoring in the withdrawal of Fire District #111 and the additional costs of the extra 12 hours. Only
slightly more then $100,000 is due to the additional 12 hours of service.
Councilmember Miller commented he has been associated with the Medic 7 paramedic program through
his involvement as Police Chief and on the City Council. His observation is this is an outstanding
paramedic program. He disagreed the customer base was changing and felt the customer base was
increasing. He recalled 75% of the fire department's total calls are EMS calls and felt providing a
paramedic/EMT unit would be a degradation in the current service. He expressed concern with cross -
training existing firefighters to become paramedics due to his experience that it takes years of experience
in one specialty to be good at it. He said the Medic 7 Board made a unanimous decision last week to
increase the paramedic program from 1' /2 units to 2 full -time units.
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE, TO
STAFF A FULL -TIME SECOND PARAMEDIC PROGRAM AT NIGHT EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
1998; FUND THE CITY'S PORTION OUT OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND;
AND DIRECT THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CITY OF
LYNNWOOD TO TAKE OVER THE PROGRAM.
Councilmember White said he was intrigued by the options described tonight, both the fire -based system
and Fire District #111's interest in providing service. He observed this issue was less numbers than it
was service. He was concerned that any action Edmonds took may lessen the service to neighboring
cities, Mountlake Terrace and Brier in particular. Although he felt additional research of the options may
be necessary, he felt pressured to make a decision regarding the current service and full -time staffing of
the second unit. He preferred a motion that would reaffirm Medic 7 with full -time staffing of the second
unit effective July 1 funding it from the Council Contingency Fund through the end of the year while
other options are explored further.
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Council President Haakenson recalled the Medic 7 Board's final action last week was to inform a
committee that they were in favor of adding 12 hours to the paramedic service and instructed the
committee to return in two weeks with an implementation schedule to include dates as well as any legal
implications regarding cities' budgets in the middle of the year. He was unsure whether there was a need
to instruct the Mayor regarding negotiations until the committee returns with a recommendation. He
asked if Councilmember Miller was aware of the amount of money that would be required from the
Council Contingency Fund. Councilmember Miller answered approximately $50,000 of the existing
$150,000+ balance in the Council Contingency fund would be required.
Council President Haakenson expressed concern with the motion as the committee has not yet made a
recommendation to the Medic 7 Board. Councilmember Miller expressed concern with subordinating
the City's policy- making decision to a committee of other cities when Edmonds should determine how
and when paramedic service should be implemented for its citizens.
COUNCILNMM 3ER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, TO EXTEND THE MEETING FOR ONE HOUR AND EXTEND THE DISCUSSION ON
THIS MATTER FOR 10 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
Council President Haakenson said he was willing to support the motion made at the Medic 7 Board
meeting to add 12 hours to the second medic unit if it could be effective January 1, 1999, (rather than
July 1, 1998) to allow the other cities, who are having financial problems, to determine a way to fund this
program. He questioned how the motion Councilmember Miller made would change what the Medic 7
Board had done.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke favored waiting until Medic 7 made a decision and allowing other cities
to assess their financial situation prior to the City making a decision.
Councilmember Plunkett observed there were long -term issues and short-term issues. Although there
was time to address the long term issues, the short term issue was that there were citizens in the
community who do not receive the service they have been paying for. He supported the motion to add
the additional 12 hours to address the short-term issue and reviewing other solutions to the long -term
issues.
Councilmember Earling spoke in opposition to the motion and preferred the Mayor be directed to
identify funding effective January 1, 1999. He said the proposed action would appear Edmonds was not
respectful of the Medic 7 Board process.
Councilmember Nordquist commented that there are too many factors that need further consideration.
He suggested Councilmember Miller consider withdrawing his motion for two weeks.
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER WITHDREW HIS MOTION (TO STAFF A FULL -TIME SECOND
PARAMEDIC PROGRAM AT NIGHT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1998; FUND THE CITY'S PORTION
OUT OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND; AND DIRECT THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CITY OF LYNNWOOD TO TAKE OVER THE
PROGRAM.)
Mayor Fahey said this issue will continue to be pursued and further information would be brought
forward as necessary.
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7. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A i ADDER
TRUCK/PUMPER
er
Interim Fire Chief Ron Haworth explained the proposal is authorization to call for bids for the purchase
of a ladder truck/pumper as the existing unit is 30 years old and the manufacturer is no longer in the fire
equipment business. Further, the truck does not meet the needs of the evolution of fire service and is
used only as a piece of aerial equipment. If the City purchases the new unit proposed to be bid, it will
have a basket on the extending boom that will allow it to reach to buildings that currently cannot be
reached with an articulating device. The new unit would be used as a first -out unit unlike the current
piece of equipment that was designed as an aerial apparatus. He explained the intent was to lease the
equipment; if the purchase is made following bid opening, it would be added to the existing lease for the
two pumpers. He noted the proposed ladder truck/pumper would serve the community well and replace
two pieces of apparatus in reserve. The new ladder truck/pumper would save the City approximately $1
million per year to man it if it were used only as a ladder truck. This would result in a cost savings to the
City in the long term.
For Mayor Fahey, Chief Haworth clarified the purchase of the ladder truck/pumper could reduce the total
fleet by two units which could be surplused and sold. Mayor Fahey recalled the Council 'was provided
information last year regarding additional apparatus that would need to be purchased and said some of
those had been removed. She referred to the vehicle rental fund estimates included in the Council
packet.
COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST,
FOR THE RECOMMENDED ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO CALL
FOR BIDS FOR ANEW LADDER TRUCK.
Councilmember Earling expressed his appreciation for the information provided regarding the proposed
purchase, particularly the revised figures. Council President Haakenson noted the minutes referred to in
the Finance Committee discussion of this issue were from the SnoCom Fire TAC meeting. Chief
Haworth said he contacted the Fire Chiefs who participated in that discussion who denied the comment
that only one aerial apparatus was needed for South Snohomish County. He said in his opinion that was
not the case, and the other chiefs agreed more than one piece of aerial apparatus would be required in
South Snohomish County.
MOTION CARRIED.
ravel 1 8. DISCUSSION ON THE TRAVEL ORDINANCE
rdinance
Human Resources Director Brent Hunter explained the recommended changes to the travel ordinance
were a result of the TQM training. He said there would be no additional costs as a result of the changes
to the ordinance; it was intended to save time in the administration of travel and training. He explained
the current ordinance was passed in 1992 and since that time Zero Based Budgeting and the creation of
the Travel and Training Fund (008) has done a lot to control concerns that were present when the
ordinance was written in 1992. He said his intent was to place the ordinance on a future Consent
Agenda. There were no questions or concerns expressed by the Council.
Councilmember Nordquist said he participated in this committee and felt the recommended changes
were a positive action.
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9. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Fahey requested the Council confirm the appointment of Sandra Mehl to the Sister City
Commission.
Sister City
Commission COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
Appoint- NORDQUIST, TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF SANDRA MEHL TO THE SISTER CITY
ent COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED.
10. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
Excused COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER,
Absence TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER EARLING FROM THE MAY 19, 1998 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, COUNCILMEMBER EARLING ABSTAINED.
Memorial Council President Haakenson reported on the Memorial Day ceremony at the Edmonds Memorial
Day
Ceremony Cemetery and thanked those who attended. In addition, he referred to the memo in the Council packet
that required feedback and urged Councilmembers to respond as soon as possible.
aterfront Councilmember Van Hollebeke encouraged citizens to participate in the Edmonds Waterfront Festival
Festival this weekend.
Councilmember Miller echoed Council President Haakenson's comments regarding the Memorial Day
ceremony.
Downtown Councilmember Plunkett reported the Downtown Parking Committee has three satellite parking lots
Parking established and has one more to establish. The committee would like to make a change to employee
ommittee parking permits to allow businesses to have as many employee parking permits as they need. Snohomish
County will be providing 16 bus shelters. The parking committee continues to discuss the possibility of
a parking garage.
cASCD Councilmember White reported the Cultural Arts Stadium and Convention District will meet to discuss
options as a result of the recent election.
ransit Councilmember Earling reported during the last 1' /z years, the transit agencies have been considering
gencies - how to integrate fares and a tentative agreement has now been reached.
Fares
D. Earling Mayor Fahey observed Councilmember Earling was recently appointed by the Governor to a 30- member
Appoint- panel that will serve during the next two years to identify the transportation infrastructure needs of the
ment to State and methods of funding.
Panel
Mayor Fahey acknowledged the efforts of the Cemetery Board to hold the Memorial Day ceremony
every year.
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
BARBARA S FANEY MAYOR SANDRA �J�i .
A. CHASE, C T CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building
- 650 Main Street
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
MAY 26, 1998
SPECIAL MEETING
6 .'45 P.M. - INTERVIEW CANDIDATE"FOR THE SISTER CITY COMMISSION
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 MAY 19, 1998
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #21479 THRU #25086 FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 18, 1998, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $244,421.28. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #20435 THRU #20599 FOR THE
PERIIOD OF MAY 1 THRU MAY 15, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $435,414.72.
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM DONNA WADE OF DONNA'S BREAK
ROOM ($1,170.00), AND DOLORES BJORBACK OF SOUND STYLES ($1,000.00)
(E) REPORT ON THE GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 1998
(F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS FOR COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION (1998 -1999)
(G) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE PUMP FROM GRANICH ENGINEERING ($6,682.00)
(H) APPROVAL OF PURCHASE FOR FIRE HOSE REPLACEMENT
3. (10 Min.) PROPOSED ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CITY CODE CHAPTER 10.50 RELATING
TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
4. (45 Min.) REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE ROLE OF THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD
5. (10 Min.) PRESENTATION BY M. WARD HINDS, MD, MPH, HEALTH OFFICER, SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT
6. (45 Min.) PRESENTATION REGARDING ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT OPTIONS
7. (20 Min.) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A LADDER TRUCK/PUMPER
8. (15 Min.) DISCUSSION ON THE TRAVEL ORDINANCE
9. (5 Min.) MAYOR'S REPORT
10. (15 Min.) INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS /UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
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