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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
FEBRUARY 9, 1999
Following a Special Meeting at 6:30 p.m. for a reception for Board and Commission members, 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
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Jim White, Councilmember
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember
ABSENT
Dave Earling, Councilmember
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Robin Hickok, Police Chief
John Westfall, Fire Marshal
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Ray Miller, Development Services Director
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Jeff Wilson, Planning Supervisor
Noel Miller, Public Works Director
James Walker, City Engineer
Brent Hunter, Human Resources Director
Frances Chapin, Cultural Program Coordinator
Cliff Adams, Sexton
Michael Karber, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
NORDQUIST, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. The agenda items approved are
as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
pproved (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 2, 1999
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(C). APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #29323 THROUGH #30629 FOR THE WEEK OF
pproved I FEBRUARY 1, 1999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $320,985.17. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
laim WARRANTS #23248 THROUGH #23378 FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 16 THROUGH
Warrants
JANUARY 31, 1999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $335,044.82.
laim for (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM WILLIAM
amages HIRSCHBERG ($379.01)
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P' Final (E) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE 76 TH AVENUE WEST/216TH
nst. Cost STREET SOUTHWEST SIGNAL PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF
lnal Pro'. PROJECT
t ior Final st. Cost (F) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE 1998 IMPROVEMENTS TO
Cntr THE SOUTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF
PROJECT
Call for Bids
Water Main (G) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 1999 WATER MAIN
Replacement REPLACEMENT PROGRAM - -PHASE I
Arts Comm.
Grant (H) APPROVAL OF EDMONDS ARTS COMMISSION (EAC) GRANT AWARDS
Awards
rd. 3241
1999 Salary (I) APPROVAL OF 1999 SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 3241 FOR NON- REPRESENTED
for Non-Rep EMPLOYEES
3. RECOGNITION OF BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
Recog. Brd Mayor Fahey expressed disappointment that the Council meeting was not being video taped as she would
Comm. have liked citizens to see the recognition of Board and Commission members. She said this method of
embers recognition was agreed upon by staff and the Chairs of the City's Boards and Commission as a way to
combine the reception and the recognition at a Council meeting when the recognition could take place
earlier in the evening and not following City business at a regular Council meeting. She welcomed ideas
on ways to recognize Board and Commission members.
Mayor Fahey said one of the special things about Edmonds is the willingness of its citizens to serve in a
volunteer capacity, knowing their service makes this a better community in which to live but also that
their service will go largely unrecognized. Mayor Fahey expressed her appreciation for the Board and
Commission members and the efforts they give to their position, especially those who have served for a
period of time and are now leaving their position.
Civil Service Board
Mayor Fahey recognized Brian Comstock, a member of the Civil Service Board, who has served from
1994 to 1998.
Human Resources Director Brent Hunter explained the Civil Service Board's mission is to assist the City
in the selection of the finest Police Officers and Firefighters, screen for promotions, and assist in the
event disciplinary action is necessary. He recognized the Civil Service Board members Chuck Cain and
Carol Pidduck in the audience.
Mayor Fahey presented Mr. Comstock with a plaque in appreciation of his dedicated volunteer service.
The Council individually thanked Mr. Comstock for his service.
Architectural Design Board
Mayor Fahey recognized Craig Pierce (not present) who has served on the Architectural Design Board
from 1995 to 1998. She advised there is an opening on the Architectural Design Board and encouraged
interested citizens to apply.
Library
Mayor Fahey recognized Mary Fisher -Hovde (not present) who has served on the Library Board from
1991 to 1998. Mayor Fahey recognized other members of the Library Board in the audience, who
explained the Library Board is the liaison between the Siao Isle Library and the City. They help the
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library keep up to date on issues such as maintenance but do not participate in book selection. A new
Library Board member has been selected. The Council individually thanked the board members for their
service.
Arts Commission
Mayor Fahey recognized Wayne Kurlinski (not present) who served on the Arts Commission in 1998.
His position on the Commission was filled by Erin Marsh (appointed January 19, 1999). Mayor Fahey
recognized Peter Hodges (not present) who served on the Arts Commission from 1996 to 1998. The
Council congratulated Ms. Marsh on her appointment.
Sister City Commission
Mayor Fahey recognized Sister City Commissioners Marlean Kelly who served from 1996 to 1998, Ken
Chang who served from 1997 to 1998, and Tanya Yioshida -Rude who served from 1996 to 1998. Sister
City Commissioner Al Huff explained the Sister City Commission's primary responsibility is the City's
relationship with its Sister City, Hekinan, Japan.
Cemetery Board
Mayor Fahey recognized Ruth Sater who has served on the Cemetery Board for 16 years. She
recognized Cemetery Board member Dale Hoggins and Sexton Cliff Adams in the audience. Mayor
Fahey explained a plaque was presented earlier today to Ms. Sater, who is 96 years young. Ms. Sater
was also presented with a Proclamation declaring today as Ruth Sater Day in Edmonds.
Mayor Fahey explained Ms. Sater moved to the Richmond Beach area with her family after graduating
from high school. She is one of the residents on the video available at the library of people reminiscing
about Edmonds. When Ms. Sater moved to Richmond Beach, they visited Edmonds for a weekly
shopping trip and Richmond Beach was considered a bedroom community of Edmonds. Mayor Fahey
said Ms. Sater's study of music at the University of Washington was interrupted when she was a young
woman. In addition to becoming a Cemetery Board member at the age of 80, she also returned to the
University of Washington to complete her music degree.
Mayor Fahey thanked "Mr. Hoggins for his efforts on the Cemetery Board, particularly his work with the
children who visit the cemetery. Councilmembers thanked Mr. Hoggins for his efforts and Mr. Adams
for his service as the Sexton. Mayor Fahey advised .the alternate on the Cemetery Board, Greg Sarvis,
will replace Ms. Sater.
Mayor Fahey said Ken Jones and Mike Deming have been reappointed to the Disability Board; Lisa
Raflo has been reappointed to the Architectural Design Board; Marvene McGinness has been
reappointed to the Cemetery Board; Steve Cobb and Don Bakken have been reappointed to the Planning
Board; and JoLynn Summy, Sandra Mehl, and Dr. Ellen Kahan have been reappointed to the Sister City
Commission. Mayor Fahey thanked the members of the Boards and Commissions for the wonderful
service they have provided.
Council President Haakenson, on behalf of himself and the Council, expressed his appreciation to the
Board and Commission members for the service they provide to the City.
With no further business, the Council was adjourned to Committee meetings at 7:22 p.m.
BARBARA S. FAHEY, M YOR ANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building
�. 650 Main Street
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
FEBRUARY 9, 1999
6:30 P.M. — RECEPTION FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEMBERS
FULL COUNCIL REVIEW
7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 2, 1999
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #29323 THROUGH #30629 FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1, 1999, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $320,985.17. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #23248 THROUGH #23378 FOR
THE PERIOD JANUARY 16 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 1999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $335,044.82.
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM WILLIAM HIRSHBERG ($379.01)
(E) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE 76TH AVENUE WEST /216TH STREET SOUTHWEST
SIGNAL PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
(F) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE 1998 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SOUTH COUNTY
SENIOR CENTER AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
(G) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 1999 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM —PHASE 1
(H) APPROVAL OF EDMONDS ARTS COMMISSION (EAC) GRANT AWARDS
(1) APPROVAL OF 1999 SALARY ORDINANCE FOR NON - REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
3. (30 Min.) RECOGNITION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEMBERS
ADJOURN TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Committee meetings are work sessions for the City Council and staff only. The meetings are open to
the public but are not public hearings. The City Council will meet separately as committees in different meeting rooms
as indicated below.
4. COMMUNITY SERVICES /DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
(Large Plaza Meeting Room, Library Building, 650 Main Street)
(A) DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF DRAFT ANIMAL REGULATION ORDINANCE (30 Min.)
(B) NEIGHBORHOODS — DISCUSSION REGARDING NEW DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR AREAS THROUGHOUT
THE CITY (15 Min.)
(C) UTILITY RATE CONSULTANT GAME PLAN (20 Min.)
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(D) DISCUSSION OF YOST POOL SECURITY MONITORING SYSTEM (10 Min.)
(E) DISCUSSION OF PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER UPGRADE AT TREATMENT PLANT (10 Min.)
5. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
(Small Plaza Meeting Room, Library Building, 650 Main Street)
(A) JUDICIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM LINK SERVICES WITH OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE
COURTS (10 Min.)
(B) AGREEMENT FOR K -9 REFRESHER TRAINING CONDUCTED BY TRAINING MASTER LYNN STARK (10
Min.)
(C) SKATEBOARD ORDINANCE (15 Min.)
(D) PROPOSED UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE — SECURITY ISSUES (20 Min.)
6. FINANCE COMMITTEE
(Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Room 113)
(A) DISCUSSION OF INCREASE OF IN- LIEU -OF PARKING FEES (15 Min.)
(B) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL PARKS MAINTENANCE TRUCK (10 Min.)
(C) PURCHASE OF INSERTER/FOLDING MACHINE FROM WASHINGTON. STATE CONTRACT (10 Min.)
(D) APPROVAL OF PETTY CASH EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1999 (5 Min.)
Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities.
Contact the City Clerk at (425) 771 -0245 with 24 hours advance notice for special accommodations.
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