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04/24/1990 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO May 1, 1990 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES (April 24, 1990) The work meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor John Nordquist, Council President Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Roger Hertrich, Councilmember William Kasper, Councilmember Jeff Palmer, Councilmember Jack Wilson, Councilmember Brian Mason, Student Representative ABSENT Jo -Anne Jaech, Councilmember STAFF Art Housler, Admin. Serv. Dir. Peter Hahn, Comm. Serv. Dir. Dan Prinz, Police Chief Mary Lou Block, Plan, Div. Mgr. Arvilla Ohlde, Park and Rec. Mgr. Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Bob Alberts, City Engineer Gordy Hyde, Engineering Coord. Linda McCrystal, Info/Arts Coord. Sherrie Gursley, Court Adm. Karin Noyes, Recorder Mayor Naughten said he would like to have a brief executive session at the end of the work meet- ing to discuss a legal matter. CONSENT AGENDA Items (B), (D), and (F) were removed from the consent agenda. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECOND- ED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (C) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM EDWARD SHAW ($12,000) (E) FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK BY NARDONE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ON TRACTION RIGHT-OF-WAY SANITARY SEWER PROJECT AND SET 30-DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 1990 [Item (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] Councilmember Kasper requested that -the sixth paragraph on page 2 be changed to read, "COUNCILMEM- BER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER." COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 1990, WITH THE CORRECTION REQUESTED ABOVE. MOTION CARRIED. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT.WITH JACK SERWOLD FOR POST -PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAM FOR BRACKETT'S LANDINGD ON -THE CONSENT AGENDA] Councilmember Kasper asked if the City has gone 'out on a professional selection for the con- tract. Mr. Hahn said Mr. Serwold did the original investigation in great detail. It is a better and less expensive option for the City. Mr. Hahn noted that Mr. Serwold is the prime expert on waters in the area. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER-.NORDQUIST, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO AP- PROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH JACK SERWOLD FOR POST -PROJECT' MONITORING PROGRAM FOR BRACKETT'S LAND- ING. MOTION CARRIED. REPORT ON gUOTES FOR DOWNTOWN LIGHTING AND CENTENNIAL PLAZA -PROJECT, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ZURSDEFDATED ELEGIRICAL DISTRIBUT N H NS G D COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE AGENDA AFTER THE CENTENNIAL PLAZA DISCUSSION. MOTION CARRIED. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PROGRESS REPORT ON WATERFRONT STUDY Ms. Block introduced Professor Ron Kasprisin from the University of Washington. Ms. Block said Professor Kasprisin is in charge of the waterfront study project. Ms. Block indicated that Pro- fessor Kasprisin's students are present to report their progress on the waterfront study. Professor Kasprisin said the class is in its second quarter. They spent the first quarter col- lecting and analyzing information. Professor Kasprisin reinforced the fact that the students are just at the beginning stage of developing ideas for the waterfront. These are ideas that have not actually been tested. The students are here to present their ideas and information to the Council in order to obtain feedback. Professor Kasprisin explained that each group would have five minutes to present their plan. Six groups presented their conceptual. diagrams for the waterfront. Each diagram discussed the possibility of rerouting the ferry traffic and addressing the other various ferry concerns. Each study group also discussed possibile changes to SR.104 and the Safeway complex. Most plans ad- dressed the problems with the railroad tracks and the importance of connecting the waterfront to the remainder of the City. Councilmember Kasper pointed out the safety problem involved with crossing the railroad tracks. He noted that several of the plans indicated access points crossing the railroad tracks. He inquired how the groups intend to address the safety issues involved. Councilmember Hertrich expressed the need to include transit facilities near the ferry termi- nals. Buses will need a place to park while waiting for passengers to get off the ferry. Councilmember Hertrich said he hoped the groups would look into the possibility of acquiring waterfront property. He also said he did not feel an additional traffic light at Third and Main would be a good solution to the problems. This would conflict with the trains and traffic from the ferry terminal. Councilmember Hertrich said the open air market proposed by one group would be convenient for people in the holding lanes, but it would be difficult to get people from within the City to the area. He suggested the group address this issue. Councilmember Palmer said. he felt the students did a good job of tackling a very complex and difficult subject. It is helpful for the Council to obtain ideas from outside the local area. Councilmember Palmer said he looks forward to seeing the next phase of the waterfront study. Professor Kasprisin said it is a very good experience for these students to be able to present their plans and obtain feedback. As they go through the next few weeks, they will narrow their plans and test the ideas. When they come back before the Council, they will have a new set of ideas. Councilmember Hertrich said one thing which would be helpful is for all the diagrams to be orient- ed in the same direction, for example, north could be at the top. Councilmember Kasper once again pointed out that the City needs a solution to the safety hazards created by the railroad. He would like the students to explore possible solutions. CWC-HDR MONTHLY REPORT Mr. Bud Benjes, Manager of the Project, indicated that the project is on schedule. Fifty-seven percent of the project is completed when you use money as a gauge. Mr. Benjes said the hole has been dug and everything not useable has been removed. They are continuing to haul sludge to METRO until August. The incinerator is being completed::on schedule. Mr. Benjes said one area of concern is that the cut off wall which was built by the contractor is allowing the monitored wells to be slightly below the level agreed upon in the contract. They have advised the contractor of this problem and the problem will be a subject at the next meeting. Mr. Benjes explained that Change Order No. Six, which includes miscellaneous change items remains under negotiation with the contractor. Major items include the effluent valve vault modification at the waterfront and adding gas regulators for the gas fired HVAC units. Councilmember Hertrich inquired how serious the water level problem is. Mr. Benjes said it is an issue of concern because if the water level is not correct, their could be some settlement and structural cracking in the future. This is the first indication they need to get the contractor to meet the conditions of the contract. This is a forecast of a potential serious problem. Mr. Benjes explained how the problem could be resolved. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 April 24, 1990 CENTENNIAL PLAZA FINANCIAL REVIEW Ms. Ohlde explained that in the Council's packets she put together all the documents which had been submitted to the Council at earlier dates regarding this project. She reviewed the project time schedule and the projected expenses and revenue as per the information provided to the Coun- cil. Mr. Hahn noted that an additional expense to this project is the time which the staff has spent in gathering this information for the Council. Councilmember Hertrich said the paperwork provid- ed to the Council pertains to information the Council needs to know. This is the first time the Council has received a thorough analysis of the costs. Ms. Ohlde indicated that they do not anticipate the signature blocks to be paid for by the City. They anticipate selling these blocks to raise revenue for the centennial projects. It was noted by the staff that they have not received the donation from Hekinan. The amount could fluctuate from day to day depending on the market. They will not know the exact amount of the donation until the money is received. Councilmember Nordquist noted a discrepancy on the revenue projections of $225. Ms. McCrystal said they have received $225 in additional donations, which was not included in the figure. Councilmember Palmer noted that the Committee intends to sell 438 bricks for the plaza and have only sold 17 percent of those bricks at this time. He inquired if the staff intends to revise the revenue goal to compensate for the bricks which are not sold. Ms. Ohlde said that even if no more signature bricks are sold, the expenditures for the project would only increase by $800. Mayor Naughten noted that as the Plaza obtains more attention and is dedicated, more and more people will be interested in purchasing the bricks. He distributed information on how to pur- chase a brick for the Centennial Plaza to each of the Councilmembers. Councilmember Kasper referred to the minutes of July 25, 1989 where it states that this project was not to commence before fundraising efforts were completely successful. He inquired if there would be any further funding requests to the City. Mayor Naughten explained that if not enough bricks are purchased, the revenue from the sales of the centennial products will be used for the plaza bricks. Mr. Hahn said in looking at the numbers for revenue and expenses, the worst case scenerio would be, that if no more bricks are sold, the budget will still be close to having the revenue needed to complete the plaza with blank bricks. Councilmember Kasper inquired how much more City labor will be needed for this project. Mr. Hahn said there will be some landscaping work needed. He said staff understood labor to be part of the City's costs. Councilmember Kasper questioned whether there is a limit to the amount of time the City can use union workers for these projects. Mr. Hahn indicated this will not be a problem. In reference to Councilmember Kasper's request at the last meeting, Councilmember Palmer inquired what events the Committee would cut if funding sources were short. Ms. McCrystal said they have not met as a Committee yet to decide what events would be cut, because the Committee believes they will raise the money. They are close right now. Ms. McCrystal explained how the Committee intends to come up with the money and how they propose to use the money. If it becomes necessary to cut an activity, -the Committee has discussed the possibility of cutting the crosswalk pavers. This would save $1;800 Councilmember Hertrich said he appreciates the time the staff has put into this discussion. He said he feels more comfortable now that he has seen the numbers in front of him. Mayor Naughten said the plan is to have an ongoing report at the Community Services Committee meeting each month. As head of the Community Services Committee, Councilmember Hertrich did not feel it would be necessary for staff to report at the May 8, 1990 Committee Meeting. Councilmember Kasper said he wrote a letter on December 29, 1989 emphasizing that this project was approved by the Council but was not to exceed $100,000. Ms. Ohlde stated that the 1990 budget shows they have a budget of $136,000 and she thought that this is the amount the Centennial Committee is authorized to spend. After a brief discussion, Mr. Housler said that the budget is only an estimate. If all revenues were received as budgeted, then the Centennial has the authority to spend $136,620. Councilmember Kasper clarified that the Committee would get no more from the City than the $100,000 indicated by the Council in 1989. Mayor Naughten said the Centennial Plaza will be a symbol of Edmonds Centennial and a project the entire community has taken part in. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 April 24, 1990 REPORT ON QUOTES FOR DOWNTOWN LIGHTING AND CENTENNIAL PLAZA PROJECT, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TU-CURSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS ITEM F N CONSENT AGENDAJ Councilmember Kasper said he has stated many times that the lights at Fifth and Dayton Streets are not adequate for the major corner where the crowds gather. He felt it is important for the City to purchase the heavy pole lights to replace the existing lights. Mr. Hahn said the package includes this type of option, The extra cost would be $2,400 which was included in the proposed budget. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE THE OPTION AS BUDGETED FOR THE STRONGER POLE LIGHTS IN THE AREA OF FIFTH AND DAYTON STREETS. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Kasper inquired where the money would come from to pay for the Centennial Plaza lights. Mr. Hahn answered that this money comes from the Fund No. 625. Mr. Hahn indicated another option provided in the packet is for historical lights to be installed near the finance and administrative buildings. If the Council wishes, they can exclude these two lights. Councilmember Kasper inquired where the request for these two lights came from. Mr. Wilson noted the request probably came from staff and he complimented them for doing so. Councilmember Palmer inquired if it would be in the City's best interest to provide thicker poles for these lights. The Council continued to discuss the need for thicker poles for some of the lights. COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE THE THICKER POLE LIGHTS ON BELL STREET. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT ON QUOTES FOR DOWNTOWN LIGHTING AND CENTENNIAL PLAZA PROJECT WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE ABOVE, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2571 AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING STRUCTURES CONTAMI- NATED BY TOXICSUBSTTN—CET Mr. Prinz said in the past the staff has discussed the hazards of clandestine drug labs in the past. This ordinance allows the City of Edmonds to either order the clean up of a contaminated house or, if the owner refuses, the City can contract for the clean up and place a lien on the property to recover the costs. He said that the Snohomish County Health District has a similar resolution that was passed recently. The City Attorney has reviewed the resolution and still recommends passage of this ordinance. As a member of the Public Health District, Councilmember Hertrich noted that the proposed ordi- nance goes one step further and provides for cleanup. Whereas the Health Districts ordinance provides for the home to be boarded up. He inquired if the City wants to become involved in the cleanup process. He inquired what standards would be used to determine whether a home should be cleaned up or destroyed. City Attorney Snyder.said the decision would be made by the Building Official and appealable to the Superior Court. :*,'He agreed that there are some problems in regard to standards. The other option is to tear the structure down and cart it away. If this option is used, the City would be responsible for disposing of the contaminated materials and landfill. With the proposed ordi- nance, the City will have to use some common sense on whether the lien would cover the cost of cleaning up the house or if the house should be destroyed. Mr. Snyder said this would be an administrative law process and would present professional testi- mony as to the method to be used for cleaning up the problem. Mr. Snyder said the Health Dis- trict's philosophy is to close the site, whereas the City's process relies upon the Building Code, and that if someone objects to the Building Official's decision, they can appeal the deci- sion before the Superior Court. Councilmember Nordquist asked where in the ordinance does it state that the Building Official will have this responsibility. Mr. Snyder said this is part of the Dangerous Buildings section of the Code. It is used in a wide variety of situations and provides administrative review of structures which are considered a public safety hazard or a public nuisance. Councilmember Hertrich said there is no reference made to the Oregon Standards or any other crite- ria used to determine if a house is safe or if it should be cleaned or torn down. He said he does not know of any building official who has the expertise to make these decisions. The Health District said they can not give criteria for determining when a building is safe. Councilmember Hertrich did not feel this ordinance allows for the property owners rights. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 April 24, 1990 Mr. Snyder disagreed. He said the Dangerous Building Code has a 50 year history of enforcement. They are talking about common sense standards for public nuisances. The Codes have been intact for years and these standards have been utilized by courts daily. The types of drugs people are using will change from month to month making it difficult to develop standards and place them in the Codes. The dangerous buildings and public nuisance sections of the Code have been enforced for years. Mr. Snyder explained that the Building Official is the decision maker. It is up to that person to make recommendations as to what should be done with the structure. The property owner has the opportunity to oppose the decision before the Supreme Court. Councilmember Palmer stated that the City will never be able to eliminate all of the questions of how to administer this ordinance. The question is, "Is the City better off without the ordinance or with the ordinance?" Councilmember Palmer felt this ordinance would be a starting place. COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2571 AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING STRUCTURES CONTAMINATED BY TOXIC SUBSTANCES. Councilmember Hertrich said one of the things that drove the ordinance was the fact that the Health District was passing the buck and this ordinance would give the City the direct authority to, do something about the problem. Since the Health District has come up with a provision to close the house down, that takes care of half of the proposed Code amendment. Mr. Snyder said he did not wish to criticize the Health District. He acknowledged the fact that they have a small budget. In terms of priorities, however, the Health District may not want to spend a large amount of money to clean up or take care of a problem in Edmonds. MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION ON TANDEM PARKING Mr. Hahn reviewed the history and summary statement as included in the Council's packets. He said that from a planning point of view, the concern is that tandem parking should not be used as a way of maximizing density in multi -family zones. Tandem parking may be desirable if some other public benefit is achieved; as an example, greater buffering by having more landscaping than what is required. This consideration should only be given if the total number of units is the same with tandem parking as it would be for conventional parking. Mr. Hahn said that from an engineering point of view, tandem parking creates access problems unless it is carefully controlled by assigning spaces to a specific tenant. The inherent inconve- nience of tandem parking also potentially encourages greater use of on -street parking, which thereby defeats the intent of providing off street parking. Mr. Hahn said staff recommends that tandem parking, if allowed at all, only be permitted if its utilization is not needed to maximize the number of units permitted on the site and only on lots which have controlled access of private roads only. The Council discussed the feeling that if tandem parking were allowed, the inconvenience of it would encourage people.to use on street parking instead. Councilmember Palmer said his feeling is that tandem parking is inherently unsafe and could cre- ate a situation where the furthest forward vehicle could not be removed in case of a fire or other emergency and the Fire Department could experience difficulty getting to the cars. He suggested the City should prohibit tandem parking. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER, PALMER, TO DIRECT STAFF TO PROPOSE A CODE AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT TANDEM PARKING WITHIN THE CITY OF EDMONDS. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER OPPOSING THE MOTION. REVIEW OF PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT FOR VARIANCES TO STREET STANDARDS Mr. Hahn explained that the existing Code allows an increase in street width requirements, but not a decrease. He said staff proposes the following addition to Note 4 to the Table of Street Standards: The Fire Chief and the Public Works Director may also approve a reduction in the right- of- way standards and the paving width standards provided that special existing circumstances exist; provided that there is a general public benefit; provided that public safety is not reduced; and provided that it is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood. Such decisions shall be staff decisions rendered and appealable as provided in ECDC 20.95.050. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 April 24, 1990 Councilmember Hertrich pointed out that when the Fire Chief asked for an increase in the street width, he did so to provide more public safety. He proposed that if the City allows a variance for a decrease in the street width requirements, the applicant should be required to provide certain trade-offs (i.e., sprinkler systems, etc.). This would insure that fire protection is equal to what would be provided with the correct road width. Councilmember Hertrich suggested that this issue be discussed by the Public Safety Committee. He said he has some possible solutions to discuss with that Committee. Mayor Naughten did not feel trade-offs were necessary. He said every Code or ordinance should be allowed to have a variance if it is justifiable and does not increase a public hazard. He did not feel they need to talk about trade-offs. He hoped the Council could approve this amendment tonight. Councilmember Hertrich said the rezone the City has standards for roads is to provide for public safety. There are standards used by other jurisdictions when they do not want to arbitrarily give out variances because it is convenient. If the applicant can address the public safety issue and provide some trade-offs to maintain public safety, then a variance could be appropriate. Mayor Naughten noted that variances are not granted unless they meet all the requirements. Pub- lic safety issues will be reviewed as part of the variance review. Councilmember Dwyer said he is certainly willing to explore what the conditions Councilmember Hertrich is referring to might be: this is different than planning variances. These conditions would forewarn people of what they may be required to do if a variance is granted. Mr. Snyder said the Council must be careful when describing this situation as a variance. A variance is granted for problems created by previous owners. He suggested that the Council make a new name for these types of situations. The Council and staff agreed. The Council scheduled this discussion on the May 22, 1990 meeting to allow time for Councilmember Hertrich to review this issue with the Community Services Committee. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO SEND THIS DISCUSSION TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AND REPORT THEIR FINDINGS ON THE MAY 22, 1990 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. REPORT ON RFQ'S FOR PINE RIDGE MASTER PLAN WITH INTERPRETIVE PLANS FOR GOODHOPE POND AND UNION IL MARSH, AND SELECTION OF GAYNOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS DESIGNERS, INC. Ms. Ohlde reviewed the History and Summary Statement included in the Council's packets. She said the project includes major tasks of site inventory/analysis, program development and capital cost estimates for Pine Ridge Park and'interpretive Plans for Goodhope Pond and Union Oil Marsh which will provide for the next step following prior biological inventory studies. Ms. Ohlde explained that requests for Qualifications were solicited for the Pine Ridge Master Plan with Interpretive Plans for Goodhope Pond and Union Oil Marsh, following Ordinance 2285, 2.80.040. The review criteria, 2.80.060, was assessed to all applicants and Gaynor Landscape Architects/Designers,:.Inc. has been recommended for selection. Councilmember Hertrich inquired who reviewed the applicants. Ms. Ohlde indicated that Bill Allen and Sherry Claussen from the Parks Board; Mary Lou Block, Planning Division Manager; and herself participated on the review committee. COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT AWARD WITH GAYNOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS/DESIGNERS, INC. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if staff obtained approval from the Council to go for an RFQ. Ms. Ohlde said she did not because according to the policy it was not necessary. PRELIMINARY FINDINGS OF CITY SPACE NEEDS AT CIVIC CENTER Ms. Block explained that in 1990, the Council and Mayor directed the staff to update the space needs analysis. She said the main task was to compile the work done by the various departments and divisions so as to obtain estimates of incremental space needs. Two years were used, 1990 to 2000. Ms. Block reviewed the estimated space needs and cost estimates for both 1990 and the year 2000 as found in the memorandum included in the Council's packets. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 April 24, 1990 Ms. Block said these figures are being given as "food for thought." No recommendation for action is being taken at this point. She suggested that perhaps it would be a good topic for the Coun- cil Retreat. Ms. Block said the next step, if the Council decides to pursue the topic, would be to have a consultant in the area of municipal space analysis refine the estimates and develop options. Councilmember Nordquist inquired as to the possibility of obtaining a breakdown on what each department will need as far as desk space, etc. Ms. Block said this information is available for some departments. Mr. Nordquist felt the Council needs more specific information before they can continue this discussion. Mr. Hahn said this estimate is probably fairly close. It could be 10 or 15 percent off in either direction. Mr. Hahn noted that staff members are not space planners. They should consider hir- ing a consultant to do the detail work. The Council continued to discuss the square footage of the buildings and what information the Council would like staff to provide. Mayor Naughten said the information presented by staff was prepared for the Council's comments. If they want to get into this project, they need to hire a consultant. The main thing is they have a base line report to work with. The work done thus far is extensive, it just was not in- cluded in each packet. The Council discussed the possible uses of the existing buildings and possibilities for new struc- tures. The Council agreed to continue this discussion at the retreat. They requested that staff make all information available to the Council prior to that meeting. Councilmember Palmer said he would like to see an inventory of land parcels the City owns. MAYOR Mayor Naughten said the IAC has authorized $16.5 million for land acquisition matching funds grants. He said he would like to get a letter of intent into the IAC as soon as possible. Be- cause of this, he suggested that this topic be placed on the May 1 agenda. The Council concurred. Mayor Naughten said that on April 14, the City held a Career Day. It was quite successful. He said he was impressed with the quality of the format. This event will probably take place again next year. Mayor Naughten said the Hutt Park Committee held its first meeting tonight. He asked Ms. Ohlde to report on this meeting. Ms. Ohlde said the meeting went well. The ground rules were set at the beginning. All members came with an open mind. They are taking the facts and putting them into perspective. They will meet again on Wednesday, May 9. The Committee's first priority is to consider the long range plans for the Park. They also discussed the possibility of creating a foundation to support the park. Councilmember Palmer.'requested a copy of the.minutes from the meeting. Mayor Naughten indicated the City has reached a favorable water agreement with Seattle Water as far as back up for emergency situations. COUNCIL Councilmember Nordquist said following the discussion by the students from the University of Washington, he talked with Professor Kasprisin in the hallway. The work they presented was lengthy and will be condensed. However, Professor Kasprisin indicated that they will need about one and a half hours to present their plans. He did not feel it would be appropriate to ask these students to travel two hours to the retreat on a weekend to present this information. He suggested that this presentation be scheduled for the May 29, 1990 dinner meeting. This would give the students more time to work on the project. The Council concurred. Councilmember Kasper said he raised the question regarding the prosecuting attorney contract at the executive session. He inquired why this was removed from the jurisdiction of the City Attor- ney. Why is the Council dealing with this contract? Councilmember Dwyer pointed out that the Council decided during the budget process they wanted to be responsible for this contract. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 April 24, 1990 In response to Councilmember Kasper's concerns about who the contractor would report to, Mr. Snyder said it is anticipated that the contractor would present an annual report to the Council during the budget process similar to what the Hearing Examiner does. Because of Councilmember Kasper's questions along with his own, Councilmember Palmer requested that this discussion be placed on the May 1 agenda. The Council concurred. Councilmember Nordquist noted that this contract was not discussed at an executive session. It was an interview prior to the Council Meeting. Mayor Naughten closed the meeting at 10:00 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH TO REOPEN THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. In regard to the scheduled discussion on the May 1 agenda dealing with a response from the Depart- ment of Transportation, Councilmember Kasper inquired if the information has been received at this time. If not, why should the Council hold this discussion? Mr. Hahn said last week the Council requested this topic be placed on the May 1 agenda. He said they probably will not have the information available at that time. The Council decided to sched- ule May 1 as an update, if the information is available it will be distributed prior to the meet- ing. Councilmember Palmer, in reference to the letter written to the Washington Justice Committee from the Holy Rosary Church, inquired if someone has contacted these people regarding the steps the Council is taking. If not, Councilmember Palmer requested staff to notify these people. Mr. Snyder said that Lynnwood approved the site adjacent to the site chosen by Edmonds for adult entertainment zones. In reference to the letter from Hellen M. Jolly, Mr. Palmer inquired if the appeal was received after the deadline. Councilmember Kasper said he researched .the issue and found that the dead- l'ine was today at 5 p.m. Councilmember Wilson noted that in Japan they have poor air quality, congestion, no long lines, etc. and the people do not worry about it. Yet, they live longer, educate their children better, etc. It is interesting to see the difference between the concerns of the two countries. Councilmember Wilson said he would like to see the Council members and Mayor show the way in the Community and get a little more involved in. the Community College. They have lost out with that respect. Lynnwood has simply stepped in and taken charge. He felt the City should have paid for the Mayor to go to Japan. The City should start being more active and support the college. Councilmember Dwyer said he felt i-t would be a good idea to utilize a dinner meeting to get to- gether with the Council and Mayor from Mukilteo to compare notes regarding dealing with the De- partment of Transportation. They should get to know those people. If the Council extends the invitation, they will most likely accept it. The Council concurred. Councilmember Hertrich said that the City Council may want to consider the possibility of helping the City of Mukilteo-with their lobbying efforts. Councilmember Kasper suggested that May 16 be scheduled as a dinner meeting with the Transporta- tion Commission. He noted that the tour of the sites will not be conducted until after 4 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an executive session at 10:15 p.m. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO MAY 1, 1990 APPROVAL. 0ACQUELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk LA RY S.° AUGHTEN, I Mayor EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 April 24, 1990 AGENDA- EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. APRIL 24, 1990 WORK MEETING - NO AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 6:45 P.M. - INTERVIEW CITY PROSECUTOR CANDIDATES CHI 1 Tn nnnrn rl All CAI Imr 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 1990 (C) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM EDWARD SHAW ($12,000) (D) APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH JACK SERWOLD FOR POST -PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAM FOR BRACKETT'S LANDING (E) FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK BY NARDONE MECHANICAL CONRACTORS ON TRACTION RIGHT-OF-WAY SANITARY SEWER PROJECT AND SET 30-DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD (F) REPORT ON QUOTES FOR DOWNTOWN LIGHTING AND CENTENNIAL PLAZA PROJECT, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS 2. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PROGRESS REPORT ON WATERFRONT STUDY 3. CWC-HDR MONTHLY REPORT 4. CENTENNIAL PLAZA FINANCIAL REVIEW 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2571 AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING STRUCTURES CONTAMINATED BY TOXIC SUBSTANCES 6. DISCUSSION ON TANDEM PARKING 7. REVIEW OF PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT FOR VARIANCES TO STREET STANDARDS 8. REPORT ON RFQ'S FOR PINE RIDGE MASTER PLAN WITH INTERPRETIVE PLANS FOR GOODHOPE POND AND UNION OIL MARSH, AND SELECTION OF GAYNOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS/DESIGNERS, INC. 9. PRELIMINARY FINDINGS OF CITY SPACE NEEDS AT CIVIC CENTER 10. MAYOR 11. COUNCIL THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE