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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
JUNE 239 1998
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, followed by the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Barbara Fahey, Mayor
Gary Haakenson, Council President
Dave Earling, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Jim White, Councilmember
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Al Compaan, Assistant Police Chief
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Jeff Wilson, Planning Supervisor
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager
Mike Linn, Construction Engineer
Dave Timbrook, Parks Maintenance
James Fearne, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Earling requested Item B be removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Nordquist pulled Items I and J.
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, FOR APPROVAL OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS.
MOTION CARRIED. The agenda items approved are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
Approve (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #21495 THRU #25627 FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE
laim 15, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $221,557.98. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS
arrants #20779 THRU #20950 FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1 THRU JUNE 15, 1998, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $442,312.97
laim for (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM EDWARD T. GRAVES
Damages
($330.23)
neral (E) REPORT ON GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
nd
MAY 31, 1998
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sphalt (F) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 16, 1998, FOR A LIGHT WEIGHT ASPHALT
Roller ROLLER AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WESTERN POWER & EQUIPMENT
($11,751.61)
Street (G) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 16, 1998, FOR THE 1998 STREET OVERLAY
Overlay PROGRAM AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Program ($183,023.00, EXCLUDING SALES TAX)
Bement
at 700 & (II) ACCEPTANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT AT 76TH AVENUE WEST AND 216TH
1& STREET SW FROM PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 2
Item B: Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16.1998
Councilmember Earling requested the vote on Consent Agenda Item M (page 3) reflect that he voted no.
Councilmember Nordquist requested the information he distributed regarding Item 7 (Approval of
revision to five -year salary implementation plan) be included in the minutes. The information distributed
consisted of a list of employees who would be affected by the revision to the salary implementation plan.
Approve COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST,
Amended
Minutes FOR APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM B AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED,
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER ABSTAINED. The item approved is as follows:
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 1998
Item I: Authorization for Mayor to Provide a Communication Easement Within the Public Safety
Complex to GTE
Item J: Authorization for Mayor to Provide a Distribution Easement Within the Public Safe
Complex to Snohomish County Public Utility District No 1
Councilmember Nordquist stated that Items I and J were easements within the Public Safety Complex
and asked if the City Attorney had approved them. City Attorney James Fearne said he had not reviewed
the easements and was not certain whether City Attorney Scott Snyder had.
Construction Engineer Mike Linn said the existing GTE service along the north side of Edmonds Avenue
will conflict with the location of the new fire station. He said Mr. Snyder reviewed the distribution
easement but had not reviewed the GTE easement.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, FOR APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM I, SUBJECT TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED. The item approved is as follows:
Easement
(GTE) (I) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO PROVIDE A COMMUNICATION EASEMENT
WITHIN THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX TO GTE
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, FOR APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM J, SUBJECT TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S REVIEW. MOTION CARRIED. The item approved is as follows:
Easement (,n AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO PROVIDE A DISTRIBUTION EASEMENT
(PUD) WITHIN THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX TO SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
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Dave 3. RECOGNITION OF DAVE TIMBROOK CITY OF EDMONDS PARKS MAINTENANC E
imbrook, EMPLOYEE FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENT OF THE CERTMED ARBORIST CERTMCATE
Certified
Arborist
Mayor Fahey read a letter from the International Society of Arborculture (ISA) recognizing David
Timbrook for his successful completion of the Certified Arborist examination and describing the purpose
of the ISA certification. Mayor Fahey presented Mr. Timbrook with the Certified Arborist certificate
and explained this was a significant achievement due to the value citizens place on trees in the City. She
commended Mr. Timbrook for the amount of time required to obtain the certification.
Mr. Timbrook said there are only 200 Certified Arborists in the state. He thanked Parks and Recreation
Director Arvilla Ohlde for providing the time and funds for him to take the test. Each Councilmember
congratulated Mr. Timbrook.
Community 4. CONTINUED HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO EDMONDS COMMUNITY
Facilities in
Single -
DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 16.20.010.0.1 PERTAINING TO THE REGULATIONS
Family GOVERNING THE LOCATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES IN SINGLE - FAMILY (RS,)
Zones ZONES
Planning Manager Rob Chave explained this is a continued hearing; the Council and the Community
Services Committee have previously discussed this issue. He referred to the list of public and private
schools and churches staff developed which indicates the zoning, location on a collector or arterial, and
the year annexed. He noted all public schools that were not annexed in the recent past (with the
exception of one), were zoned "P" (Public). Public schools in areas that were annexed recently retained
their existing zoning as comparable zoning was adopted at the time of annexation (single family). He
explained Edmonds Code required schools zoned single family to be located on a collector or arterial to
qualify to apply for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). He noted the list indicated most schools zoned "P"
are not on a collector or arterial street. He said this has presented a quandary because residents near
schools object to the prospect of rezoning facilities "P" although historically that is how schools have
been zoned.
Mr. Chave explained the options available to the City including allowing limited community facilities to
have the ability to apply for a CUP regardless of whether they are located on a collector or arterial
(Action 1). He pointed out the CUP would not necessarily be approved but would allow a facility to
apply. He noted this option did not appear to be acceptable to the public during recent public meetings.
The second option would be to remand the issue to the Planning Board and start the public hearing
process again. This option includes choices such as (i) grandfathering recently annexed nonconforming
facilities; (ii) rezoning annexed schools and churches to "P "; (iii) rezoning schools and churches to "P" at
the time they are annexed to the City; (iv) assessing the impacts of elementary vs. other schools and how
they are to be permitted; (v) assessing the impacts of different sized churches and how they are to be
permitted; (vi) developing a community siting process to deal with larger facilities which may have
negative local impacts but significant community benefits; and (vii) differentiating small -scale facilities
(as described in the City Attorney's memo) which can be permitted outright without a CUP. He noted in
order to rezone annexed schools and churches to "P ", the "P" zone would need to be considered further as
it currently does not include churches. Regarding the assessment of impacts of schools and churches, the
City cannot dictate what programs the School District allows, it can only address the impacts to the
neighborhood.
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If the Council chose Action 2 (remand the issue back to the Planning Board) Mr. Chave requested the
Council provide staff as much direction as possible such as identifying 3 -4 items on the list that are the
highest priorities and have the potential for resolving this issue.
Mayor Fahey asked Mr. Chave to address the question raised last week regarding whether the "P" zoning
would remain with the property if it was sold. Mr. Chave answered the zoning of a property would not
change if the ownership changed. If the property was zoned "P ", that zoning would remain regardless of
the ownership. If the property was sold, the purchaser would have to develop it with a use allowed under
the "P" zone or request a rezone. If the property was designated "P" in the Comprehensive Plan, a
Comprehensive Plan amendment would also be required.
Mayor Fahey asked when the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan could be made if the Planning
Board made a decision to designate /rezone the property "P ". Mr. Chave answered Comprehensive Plan
amendments are done once each year and the Planning Board has not yet considered Comprehensive
Plan amendments this year. He noted the change in zoning could be considered at the same time as the
Comprehensive Plan amendment.
Councilmember Plunkett asked if time was of the essence to any of the facilities that initiated this
process. Mr. Chave answered the process was initiated when churches made preliminary inquiries
regarding modifications to their facilities but none were awaiting permits at this time.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked Mr. Chave to estimate the amount of time to complete Option 2
(remand to the Planning Board). Mr. Chave answered it would depend on the issues to be considered.
An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and rezone could be accomplished by the end of the year.
Assessing the impacts of schools and different sized churches would require more time, possibly a year.
He noted the Planning Board's schedule is full until August.
Mayor Fahey referred to the list of public and private school sites and clarified Woodway Elementary
was the old Snoline School and should be indicated as having been acquired from the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and subject to use restrictions. She explained under the
purchase agreement with DNR, if a facility was not used as a school for seven years, it would revert back
to the land trust.
In response to questions raised at previous meetings (which were addressed in the Council packet), Mr.
Chave explained the Frances Anderson Center is zoned Single Family, not "P" but its location on a
collector /arterial, allows application for a CUP. When Sherwood Elementary was annexed, it was zoned
Single Family but was rezoned to "P" in 1995. Edmonds Elementary was initially Single Family but was
rezoned "P" in 1976. Mayor Fahey pointed out the chart of school zoning indicated Edmonds
Elementary was zoned RS -12. Mr. Chave said there was an indication it was rezoned to "P "; he agreed
to check on the zoning. Mayor Fahey noted Sherwood Elementary is located on a collector street and
could apply for a CUP.
Councilmember Nordquist observed staff indicated the choices under Option 2 would "take a long time"
and asked staff to indicate which ones would be easiest. Mr. Chave said all seven choices could be done
however, the bigger the task, the more time consuming it would be. He explained choice (ii - rezone
annexed schools and churches to "P" at the time they are annexed to the City) would be relatively easy as
the issue would only be whether or not to rezone the property. Choice (iii - rezone schools and churches
to "P" at the time they are annexed to the City) would be easy as it is a policy issue. Choice (vii -
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differentiate small -scale facilities which can be permitted outright without a CUP) was also relatively
easy. He pointed out the problem with other choices (i, iv, v, and vi) was unknown, additional issues that
might surface at the public hearing, the Planning Board may approach the issue from a different point of
view, etc. He noted choice (vi) would be similar to what the School District did with its Master Plan - a
comprehensive approach to its facilities, etc. which took well over a year.
Mayor Fahey pointed out the high school students are moving to the new Edmonds - Woodway High
School this fall and asked how the School District could use the old Edmonds - Woodway site. Mr. Chave
answered as the old Edmonds - Woodway high school is on a collector /arterial, the School District has the
option of applying for a CUP. If the School District ceased all high school -type programs and uses, that
use would not be available to them in the future.
Mayor Fahey observed the facility has been operating as a high school, however, under the existing
zoning, even located on a collector /arterial, it could only be an elementary school. She asked if there
was any ability for the site to be used for a school above 8th grade unless the property was zoned "P ".
Mr. Chave answered Mr. Snyder indicated the use is school year to school year. If high school use
discontinued at the end of the school year and began again in the fall, the high school use would be
allowed to continue. Mayor Fahey observed the facility was annexed into the City as a nonconforming
use. Mr. Chave said as long as the School District continues to use the facility as a high school, the
nonconformance may continue. If the site was abandoned for a calendar year, their nonconforming use
would expire.
Mayor Fahey opened the public participation portion of the public hearing.
Curt Olden, 9117 238th Street SW, Edmonds, said the main issue is collector and arterial streets.
Many facilities currently out of compliance would not be if the transportation element of the
Comprehensive Plan was revised to properly identify roads. He noted this was done in 1997 when 238th
met the City's requirements as a collector street and Faith Community Church was allowed to do
upgrades. He noted the Transportation element did not show 238th as a collector. He said the Madrona
School is also located on a collector street according to the City's definition of a collector street,
therefore, modifications would not be restricted. He noted Madrona recently had a parking lot
constructed, so their nonconforming use status must not cause a problem for them. He said the
remaining facilities (those not on a collector /arterial) could be grandfathered in. He cautioned the
Council against changing the residential codes because it was the easiest and fastest way to address the
problem. As their neighborhood is no longer part of South Snohomish County and is part of Edmonds,
Mr. Olden said they deserve the same high level of standards that other residential neighborhoods
receive. He objected to the statement that not changing the code would lower the standard of current
properties, stressing schools should be required to meet the high standards the City established years ago.
If School District properties were spot -zoned "P ", the residents would not have the minimum protection
offered by a CUP. He noted residents in the area voted for annexation as they were aware Snohomish
County did not have the control over its neighborhoods that Edmonds has. However, now the City is
considering a change that would lower standards.
Gary McCaig, 9120 236th SW, Edmonds, urged the Council to be careful in dealing with schools and
relying on CUPs. He said CUPS would not give the City much control or safety over schools.. He
recalled Mr. Snyder said there have been court cases in which cities were restricted in what could be
allowed in schools. He referred to the Options Program and said if the City relied on the CUP, they
would be assuming the students at the school would obey the law and could not consider issues such as
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the students' behavior when considering the CUP. He reiterated the CUP would not give the Council the
ability to protect the citizens of Edmonds. He advised that Dr. Torrence said Madrona Middle School
was an excellent facility for the Options Program although she did not say they would place it there.
Lora Petso, 10616 237th Place SW, Edmonds, commented that this issue began with the Options
Program but that was not where it ended. She said a house across the street from her home (which is not
on a collector /arterial) is for sale and she did not want it transformed into a water storage facility or a
church. She said it was important to her that homes in her neighborhood maintain residential uses, which
the current zoning would maintain, but the proposed amendment could change. She said this applied to
homes throughout the City that are not located on collector /arterials. Although Edmonds has an
excellent Zoning Code, she agreed it needed work and volunteered to assist with that process. She
recalled a discussion she had with City staff in January/February regarding zoning schools Public and the
staff person agreed it did not make sense to zone schools Public. She summarized there was not a
compelling policy reason to zone schools Public and urged the city not to change the zoning if it was not
necessary.
Kevin Clarke, 23920 107th Place West, Edmonds, challenged the City Attorney and/or the School
District Attorney to interpret deeds for the schools on DNR land the way the School District did. He
explained each site was raw land when owned by DNR; the deed required the land to be improved within
seven years which was done. The deed states if the land is not improved, the property must return to
DNR. He said voters in the School District would not allow the use of the Madrona School, Woodway
Elementary, and the high school site to be discontinued by the Edmonds School District. He pointed out
residents on 102nd Place West, near the Edmonds - Woodway High School, demanded the City block the
street with a gate and place no parking signs on both sides of the street to alleviate the secondary impacts
of the high school students. He requested this request be researched as residents in his neighborhood are
being labeled as neighbors who don't like schools. He noted the high school was annexed in 1983 and
was never zoned "P" because the public would not allow it, the same as they would not allow the rezone
of the old Woodway Elementary school site. He referred to the 300+ signatures that were against that
action. He urged the Council to send the matter back to the Planning Board for further study.
Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, referred to the City's Code, particularly Chapter 15, and
statements regarding residential zones such as "protect neighborhoods from incompatible additions,
protect the residential areas from incompatible land uses, traffic not directly accessing residents in a
neighborhood must be discouraged, stable property values must not be threatened by view, traffic, or
land use encroachments." He said the Code also states in the R zone to "minimize traffic congestion,
avoid overloading utilities by relating the size and density to the land around them." He said the
classification of a collector /arterial was the only protection that currently exists to provide the protections
the Code indicates. He urged the Council not to change the collector /arterial requirement but to send the
matter to the Planning Board to develop language that would allow expansion of nonconforming uses.
He recommended impact standards be incorporated in the Planning Board's study.
Jan Robertson, 10523 240th Place SW, Edmonds, said the old Woodway Elementary is ready to fall
down, would not meet safety codes, and should not be compared to Sherwood Elementary. She objected
to the possible uses of the school site. She said residents had certain expectations when they annexed
and this is not quite what they expected. Although she appreciated the opportunity to have further
dialogue, she said residents were concerned that the school would be demolished and the property sold
for another use.
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Jeff Lewis, 23621 92nd Avenue W, Edmonds, who lives next to Madrona K -8 School, said the reason
all the schools in Edmonds, except one, are zoned "P" and the neighbors don't care is because they are
elementary schools that do not have the impact a junior high school or high school has. He pointed out
the "P" zone would not address churches and preferred a "three- legged stool" solution -- good for the
community, good for the schools, and good for the churches. He volunteered his time and Kevin Clarke,
a licensed arbitrator, to assist in resolving this issue. He recalled Mr. Snyder expressed concern with the
lack of definition for elementary school, church, and day care center. Mr. Clark said without definitions,
the City would lose control. He recalled it was indicated at annexation meetings, properties would be
annexed with comparable zoning. Prior to annexation, they were single family residential and they
assumed that zoning would remain after annexation. He referred to the SAVE program at Madrona and
said it would be ironic if the Madrona students were replaced by the Options Program.
Mayor Fahey closed the public participation portion of the hearing and remanded the matter to Council
for deliberation.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke thanked those citizens who have shown up repeatedly to discuss this
issue and said their statements have been articulate and well thought out. He said the Council and Mayor
were open and receptive to doing the best thing for all citizens in the City, regardless of whether they
were recently annexed or not. He preferred Action 2 (remand the issue to the Planning Board) although
he preferred a shorter time line.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN
HOLLEBEKE, TO DENY THE AMENDMENT AND REMAND THE ISSUE BACK TO THE
PLANNING BOARD WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO LOOK AT ALL SEVEN OF THE ITEMS
PROPOSED (WHICH CAME FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY'S MEMORANDUM) AND THAT
PERIODIC REPORTS BE GIVEN TO THE COUNCIL ON THE PROGRESS OF THEIR
REVIEW.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke agreed this would be a good beginning although it did not provide
specific direction as requested by staff.
Councilmember Miller said he expected a recommended solution from the Community Services
Committee and felt remanding the issue to the Planning Board did not resolve the problem. He asked if
there was a short-term solution such as grandfathering the existing facilities with a one -year sunset
clause and remanding the matter to the Planning Board for a major resolution. Mr. Chave answered there
was not a quick and easy solution. City Attorney James Feame said grandfathering could be done legally
but was unsure what the practical implications would be. He said Councilmember Miller's suggestion
would allow improvements or change in use during that period of time, which may not accomplish what
the Council actually wants. Mr. Chave said further research would be necessary regarding which
facilities and what type of grandfathering would be desired.
Councilmember Miller was concerned with the delay the proposed process would have on projects. Mr.
Chave said staff could work with Mr. Snyder to possibly develop something that would achieve
Councilmember Miller's goal.. He said there were numerous issues involved with grandfathering; he
cautioned against taking an action that would result in something the Council actually did not want.
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Councilmember Van Hollebeke shared Councilmember Miller's frustration, explaining he too believed
the Community Services Committee could resolve this issue. However, the most important issue in the
process was to give citizens an opportunity to state their concerns. He said as a result of the 1% -hour
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discussion at the Community Services Committee, more questions were raised than resolved. He
believed it was appropriate to bring the issue to the full Council.
Mayor Fahey noted Mr., Snyder indicated temporary grandfathering would also require Planning Board
public hearings.
Councilmember Plunkett pointed out the Planning Board would now have the benefit of Mr. Snyder's
memo, additional staff work, and citizen input to assist them in developing a solution. He suggested the
action include developing definitions. Mr. Chave said developing definitions would be part of the
process in one or more of the choices.
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, TO EXTEND DISCUSSION OF THIS ITEM FOR 10 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
Council President Haakenson inquired about the availability of Council packets. City Clerk Sandy Chase
advised the Council packet is available to the public on Friday and is posted at the Library and Public
Safety Building. Council President Haakenson observed the public might not be aware the packets were
available.
Councilmember Earling asked if designating the seven choices under Action 2 would preclude another
action that might solve the issue. Councilmember Nordquist referred to the statement under Action 2,
"this option has the potential to provide a more thorough solution to specific uses and situations" and
said he hoped the Planning Board would consider new solutions.
As an example, Councilmember Earling agreed with denying the amendment tonight but wanted to
"leave the door open" for developing the best solution. He said Planning Boardmember Wittenberg
would take the spirit of the Council's discussion to the Planning Board.
Council President Haakenson proposed a friendly amendment, an eighth choice to allow the Planning
Board the ability to bring back any solution to the City Council they saw fit.
Mayor Fahey restated the motion as follows:
TO DENY THE AMENDMENT AND REMAND THE ISSUE BACK TO THE PLANNING BOARD
TO EVALUATE ALL THE PROPOSED POSSIBILITIES (i - vii) WITH THE INCLUSION OF viii
(ANY OTHER POTENTIAL SOLUTION). MOTION CARRIED.
5. MAYOR'S REPORT
Fire or Fahey referred to the letter sent to union representatives regarding their concerns with the
onsolida- consortium as a method of governing the consolidated fire service. The letter also invited them to
tion Study participate in the discussion and provide suggestions for a governing mechanism. She noted Phase II had
always been defined as a process to address the concerns and issues raised as a result of the consultant's
recommendations to determine whether they could be resolved or alternate solutions developed. She
reported the Steering Committee and union representatives would meet on July 8. She noted Phase II
would not be completed by the end of June but hopefully could be completed by the end of July.
onference Mayor Fahey said the primary reason she attended the Conference of Mayors was to have them approve
f Mayors
a resolution similar to the one approved by the National League of Cities taking a position on the Fair
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Housing Act. It is desired that cities regain local zoning options that were pre - empted as a result of the
Supreme Court decision. She said this issue was somewhat controversial at the Conference of Mayors
and a task force of the Community and Economic Development Committee was formed to reach
agreement that the Fair Housing Act needs to be amended and what the parameters of the amendment
might be. Mayor Fahey said she was asked to serve on the task force. She noted a resolution was passed
by the AWC in support of efforts to amend the Fair Housing Act.
6. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
Council President Haakenson reminded the Council a work meeting was scheduled for the fifth Tuesday,
June 30.
T Board Councilmember Earling, who serves on the CT Board as well as the Sound Transit Board, invited the
Council to the grand opening of the new CT administrative center on July 1. Regarding Sound Transit,
Sound he reported a working committee of all transit agencies in the Puget Sound basin have recommended a
ransit fare integration program that would allow a single ticket to be used on different transit systems. He said
the fare integration agreement will now be reviewed by all boards and should be approved by August or
September. He said this would ultimately result in smart card technology that can be used on various
modes of transportation. He said the next step is service integration so that various modes of
transportation meet at key points. He noted although this may not sound like an important issue, it is the
key to making the system work.
Fu!-an Councilmember Miller, Chair of the Comprehensive Human Resources Committee, thanked the Council
Resources
for their action to revise the Five -Year Salary Implementation Plan. He thanked Administrative Services
Director Art Housler for his assistance with this issue.
Health Councilmember Nordquist, Snohomish County Health Board member, said one of the key issues the
oard Health Board will address is tobacco advertising.
Dort of Councilmember Plunkett, liaison to the Port of Edmonds, said the Port Commission recently received a
Edmonds report from Marine Management Services regarding the dry stack storage. The Port has an approved
permit to build five dry stack storage structures that would house 270 -320 boats and be 30 feet tall. The
project is on hold to allow the Port Commission, staff, and public an opportunity to review the project
and to request the consultant report. He said the report recommended the Port proceed with the
development of a 45 -foot building. Mr. Toskey suggested if the multimodal project takes place, a
variance may not be necessary because "it is likely during the next Comprehensive Plan review process,
the Port would request a zoning change that would allow the taller structure in conjunction with the
multimodal project which will include a structure of 50 feet." The Port Commission authorized staff to
create a dialogue and provide information to the public regarding proceeding with a 45 -foot or 30 foot
building.
Alliance for Councilmember Van Hollebeke advised the Edmonds Alliance for Economic Development will have
Econ. Dev. new officers on July 1.
cASCD Councilmember White reported the Cascade Cultural Arts and Stadium District Board met two weeks
ra ago to consider whether they should continue to exist. No conclusions were reached and another meeting
is scheduled in July.
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of July Mayor Fahey reminded everyone that the 4th of July parade is being planned and the Chamber of
Events Commerce is seeking a band for the parade. The Chamber of Commerce is also seeking additional
funding for the fireworks.
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Mayor Fahey advised she would be out of town Thursday afternoon and Friday; Council President
Haakenson will be Mayor Pro Tem and Mr. Housler will oversee administration.
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
BARBARA S. FAHEY, MAYOR
SANDRA S. C ASE, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building
650 Main Street
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
JUNE 23, 1998
SPECIAL MEETING
7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 1998
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #21495 THRU #25627 FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 15, 1998, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $221,557.98. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #20779 THRU #20950 FOR THE
PERIOD JUNE 1 THRU JUNE 15, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $442,312.97
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM EDWARD T. GRAVES ($330.23)
(E) REPORT ON GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MAY 31, 1998
(F) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 16,1998, FOR A LIGHT WEIGHT ASPHALT ROLLER AND AWARD OF
CONTRACT TO WESTERN POWER & EQUIPMENT ($11,751.61)
(G) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 16, 1998, FOR THE 1998 STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM AND AWARD
OF CONTRACT TO LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES, INC. ($183,023.00, EXCLUDING SALES TAX)
(H) ACCEPTANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT AT 76TH AVENUE WEST AND 216TH STREET SW FROM PUBLIC
HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO.2
(1) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO PROVIDE A COMMUNICATIONS EASEMENT WITHIN THE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMPLEX TO GTE
(J) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO PROVIDE A DISTRIBUTION EASEMENT WITHIN THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMPLEX TO SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
3. (5 Min.) RECOGNITION OF DAVE TIMBROOK, CITY OF EDMONDS PARKS MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE, FOR HIS
ACHIEVEMENT OF THE CERTIFIED ARBORIST CERTIFICATE
4. (60 Min.) CONTINUED HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
SECTION 16.20.010.C.1 PERTAINING TO THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LOCATION OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES IN SINGLE - FAMILY (RS) ZONES
5. (5 Min.) MAYOR'S REPORT
6. (15 Min.) INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS /UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARDWEETINGS
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