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07/24/1990 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO AUGUST 7, 1990 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 24, 1990 (WORK MEETING) The regular 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 ABSENT Larry Naughten, Mayor Steve Dwyer, John Nordquist, Council President Councilmember Roger Hertrich, Councilmember Bill Kasper, Jo -Anne Jaech, Councilmember Councilmember William Kasper, Councilmember Jeff Palmer, Councilmember Jack Wilson, Councilmember CONSENT AGENDA STAFF Bobby Mills, Public Works Supt. Peter Hahn, Comm. Svc. Director Arvilla Ohlde, Parks & Rec. Mgr. Bob Alberts, City Engineer Ron Schirman, Asst. Fire Chief Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Margaret Richards, Recorder Items (B), (K), and (N) were removed from the Consent Agenda. Item (D), Authorization to pur- chase from Allied Body Works one flatbed, crane, and tool boxes, to be installed on 1990 Chevrolet cab and chassi for sewer division' ($5,247.17), had been withdrawn from the agenda by Staff because the informal quotes were above the $5,000 limit so formal bids are required. Item (H), although approved, was discussed during the Council portion of the meeting. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA., MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL C) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM MABELLE KOSCO FOR 9 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION ADJACENT TO DRIFTWOOD LANE AT 9th AVE. N. (E) REPORT ON BIDS FOR CIVIC CENTER BASKETBALL COURT RENOVATION, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES ($19,609.34, INCLUDING SALES TAX) (F) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR CITY-WIDE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (G) AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE RELIABLE FLOOR COVERING TO REPAIR SENIOR CENTER FLOOR WITH TILE ($6,720.50, INCLUDING SALES TAX) �(H) ,AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF USED CENTRIFUGE FROM OLD TREATMENT PLANT AND TRADE FOR HAND TOOLS (1) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT WITH HARBOR SQUARE ASSOCIATION TO END TRIPLETHON AT HARBOR SQUARE (J) AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN APPRAISAL FOR PURCHASE OF CIVIC CENTER PLAYFIELD FROM EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR IAC GRANT APPLICATION (L) AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS FOR ACQUIRING LAND FOR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY (M) FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK BY HILLTOP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR OLYMPIC VIEW DR. AND SUNSET WAY/GOLDSMITH CORNER PROJECT APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 17, 1990 [ITEM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] ` Councilmember Palmer removed the minutes from the Consent Agenda because he was not present at the July 17 Council meeting and would abstain from voting. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MO- TION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER PALMER ABSTAINING. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE TOURISM DUTIES ITEM K N THE CONSENTAGENDA] Councilmember Nordquist recommended that provisions be included in the contract that compensation for services be appropriated only in 1990 and that the City not be held responsible for F.I.C.A withholding. He inquired if the City Attorney could make those amendments that evening. City Attorney Scott Snyder replied affirmatively. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL - MEMBER PALMER, TO APPROVE ITEM (K) WITH THE MODIFICATIONS THAT FEES FOR SERVICES BE A ONE-TIME FEE AND THE CITY NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR F.I.C.A WITHHOLDING. MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH LASER FANTASY, INC., FOR CENTENNIAL GALA $8,000 I EM N N THE CONTN G NDA ouncilmember Palmer inquired if. the City Attorney.had reviewed the contract because he did not ezl�see his initials on the memorandum. City Attorney Scott Snyder replied affirmatively. COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE ITEM (N). MOTION CARRIED. CWC-HDR MONTHLY REPORT Gordon Culp, CWC-HDR, Inc., reported that operation of the new Phase I primary treatment facili- ties and hauling of primary sludge to Seattle Metro continues. Phase I punch list items for the raw sewage pumping station are near completion, and rehabilitation of primary clarifier number 1 has been placed on hold until the solids process system is started. Construction of the solids processing and sludge incineration facilities is scheduled for substan- tial completion in August 1990, at which time all sludge hauling activities will terminate. Curing of the incinerator refractory is complete, and sludge processing equipment is under final checkout. The contractor has completed final installation of items on the sludge dewatering facilities in preparation for start-up of sludge incineration on July 23, 1990'. All building ventilation equipment will be operational and the odor control facility will be operational in a manual mode. Start-up and acceptance testing of the incinerator began July 23, 1990 and will continue until final acceptance on August 15, 1990. Construction continues on the secondary treatment units. The contractor is near completion of the aeration basin concrete walls and has started installation of final clarifier number 1 walls. Installation of the primary clarifier and aeration basin precast concrete covers is scheduled for September 1990. The contractor is concentrating efforts on completing all superstructure work necessary to support the precast roof covers. Change order number 7, which includes the modified State sales tax and a raise in the sludge dumping fee by Seattle Metro, has been executed. The meter station construction is 95% complete with several cleanup, equipment, and electrical items remaining. Negotiations with the contractor regarding the underground debris and gas line encountered at meter station number 3 will be completed at the end of July 1990. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if an analysis of the sludge material has been conducted and, if so, what the results revealed. Mr. Culp said an analysis was conducted which revealed the the concentration of metals is very low in the sludge and is acceptable for disposal at the landfills. The Council thanked Mr. Culp for making his presentation. City Attorney Scott Snyder was recognized by the Mayor. He reported that the State Utilities and Transportation Commission denied the train speed increase through the City of Edmonds. He noted that they did not grant the City's motion to reduce train speeds, but one of the commissioners dissented in a written opinion saying he thought train speeds should be reduced through Edmonds because of Edmonds unique circumstances and waterfront configuration. Mr. Snyder suggested that the Council review the commissioner's written opinion because he referred to safety factors that the Council discussed with the ferry system. Mr. Snyder called the Council's attention to the fact that train speeds were significantly increased in all other cities. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if it would be prudent to keep the recently rescinded ordinance on the books which limited train speeds for the purpose of proving a point. Mr. Snyder advised against retaining the ordinance on the books because the City cannot practically enforce it, and he said citizens would expect the City to take some action if it were on the books. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 JULY 24, 1990 REPORT ON CABLE TV FRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS The item was discussed following item #5 on the agenda (Discussion of cemetery -operations and financing) because Bob Towe and Les Page were not present yet. REVIEW PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2786 ESTABLISHING MEMORIAL BUILDING FUND FOR ARTS COMMISSION s/�� Mayor Naughten stated that Eleanor Granmo, Chairperson of the Edmonds Arts Commission, has re- -quested the Council to approve an ordinance to establish a Memorial Building Fund so that contri- butions can be accepted and be tax deductible. Mayor Naughten noted that the City Attorney pre- pared an ordinance to that effect. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2786 TO ESTABLISH A MEMORIAL BUILDING FUND. MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION OF CEMETERY OPERATIONS AND FINANCING i Parks & Recreation Manager Arvilla Ohlde reported that the City of Edmonds took the 5.8 acre Edmonds Memorial Cemetery under municipal control in 1982. The City established a Cemetery Board through Ordinance 2306, and the seven -member Board has worked diligently with the City to provide an outstanding capital asset for Edmonds residents. Ms. Ohlde said the Hubbard Trust has continued to provide support funds in the form of grants, capital assets and capital equipment. The City established an endowment fund for perpetual care of the cemetery. The fund is supported by revenue from lot sales and services and is currently at $86,000. Ms. Ohlde said the City has moved from a total contracted service operation to the most recent status of a 50% City -funded grounds maintenance and 50% contracted sales and service status. On June 19, 1990, the sales contractor, Marla Depew, resigned her contract sales position, leaving the City with the option to establish a full-time sexton position at the cemetery. In the inter- im, Ms. Ohlde has taken over Ms. Depew's responsibilities. Ms. Ohlde noted that the cemetery has made tremendous growth over the past eight years and is now established as a viable City function. She said lot sales have continued to rise 15% annually, and the endowment fund realizes a net interest of $8,000 annually. Ms. Ohlde said the City needs to appreciate the sensitivity of the cemetery operation and the respect to families who honor its use. She believed a full-time position would play a vital role in the professional operation of the site. The sexton position, she said, can be financially supported by dedicating the budgeted professional services amount, the budgeted park maintenance funds, and the interest from the Endowment Care Fund, and by eliminating the subcontractors. Ms. Ohlde said the functions of the contractor and subcontractor are performed by separate individu- als which, at times, creates networking difficulties and system failures. The establishment of a sexton position would guarantee the efficiency and continuity of all cemetery functions. Ms. Ohlde requested a full-time sexton position at an annual salary (including benefits) of $29,500. She noted that $7,000 is currently expended for contracted sales and burials, $14,500 for park maintenance, and $2,500 for subcontractors. She said interest in the amount of $8,000 is available from the Perpetual Care Fund account, a portion of which could be used to fund the position. Ms. Ohlde said the additional funds needed to fund the position could be derived from the General Fund. Ms. Ohlde said the sexton position could also concentrate on revenue -generating options for the cemetery. She noted that an active marketing program would be developed, as well as increased sales for lots and columbarium niches. Additional revenues would be supported by the resale of items such as liners, urns, and graveside services. Ms. Ohlde requested the Council to approve the immediate hire of a full-time cemetery sexton position from Fund 130; transfer funds to support the position, and appropriate $14,500.to Divi- sion 641 of the General Fund. Councilmember Wilson said he was not interested in using the interest from the Perpetual Care Fund to help finance the sexton position because it has always been the goal of the Council to accumulate monies in that that fund for the purpose of sustaining the cemetery. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 JULY 24, 1990 Councilmember Nordquist inquired to whom the sexton would report. Ms. Ohlde said she would pre- fer to be his/her supervisor. Ms. Ohlde said the sexton would act as a liaison to the Cemetery Board. Councilmember Nordquist noted that a conflict may arise between the sexton and the Ceme- tery Board because both parties would be involved in sales and marketing aspects. Ms. Ohlde said the Board has only been involved in a general sense of marketing and sales. Councilmember Hertrich inquired how the salary was arrived at. Ms. Ohlde said that figure is an average of salaries of other cities she surveyed. Councilmember Hertrich inquired about assistance from the Hubbard Trust with respect to mainte- nance. Ms. Ohlde said the Trust has unofficially indicated they would consider that matter but cannot make a commitment until they review their funds. - Councilmember Hertrich inquired about the disposition of the person who currently maintains the cemetery if the sexton is approved. Ms. Ohlde said there are many other duties that can be as- signed to Mr. McGowan. She recommended that other duties also be assigned to the sexton so the City has the ability to utilize that person for other tasks in the winter. In response to Councilmember Jaech, Ms. Ohlde said the Hubbard Foundation has given capital as- sets and money to the Endowment Fund but she did not believe the Foundation has given mainte- nance/labor dollars for the cemetery. Councilmember Jaech commented that the Foundation has not fulfilled its promise to maintain the cemetery. She inquired if the sexton will be capable of maintaining the cemetery without assistance from anyone. Ms. Ohlde replied affirmatively. Councilmember Jaech inquired if a percentage of plot sales is allocated for maintenance. City Attorney Scott Snyder said it was his recollection that the Council, by resolution, allotted 35% for maintenance. Councilmember Jaech was in agreement with Councilmember Wilson that monies in the Perpetual Care Fund should be left to accumulate to maintain the cemetery and not be expended for any other purpose. Mayor Naughten inquired about the Perpetual Care Fund. Ms. Ohlde said a percentage of lot sales is earmarked for that fund. She noted that the City may only expend interest that is earned from those monies and cannot expend the principal amount. Councilmember Palmer inquired how the chapel that is proposed at the cemetery will impact the * responsibilities of the sexton. Ms. Ohlde said the sexton would be involved in maintenance of that structure and not in scheduling of services. Councilmember Palmer inquired if additional equipment will have to be purchased to assist the sexton. Ms. Ohlde said there may be some ancil- lary items that will be necessary, but that issue can be reviewed at a later time. Councilmember Palmer believed that the proposal for a full-time sexton should be discussed during the budgetary process. He recognized the need for immediate relief, but he said he would be more comfortable approving a temporary sexton at this time and reviewing the matter again during the budgetary process. Councilmember Jaech suggested that a job description be submitted to the Council, as well as a list of any equipment that will be needed to perform the job, and that a statement be obtained from the Hubbard Foundation with respect to maintenance of the cemetery. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if any member of the Cemetery Board could assist Ms. Ohlde until a person is hired. Ms. Ohlde said she would look into the matter. Councilmember Hertrich in- quired, then, if it would be appropriate for the City to pay a member of the Cemetery Board to assist Ms. Ohlde. Mr. Snyder said he would submit an ordinance to that effect for the Council to review on August 7. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO DISCUSS THE MATTER FURTHER ON AUGUST 7, 1990. MOTION CARRIED. _✓ REPORT ON CABLE TV FRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS �� The Council recessed to an executive session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss franchise negotiations and il reconvened at 8:10 p.m. Bob Towe, Manager of Chambers Cable, stated that in the franchise negotiations Chambers Cable has offered 60 channels of service and no other cable television company in the Puget Sound area has offered that many channels. Additionally, Chambers Cable has offered customer services standards that are documentable and enforceable, and their technical standards far exceed the standards that have been set by the industry in its Washington offices of the National Cable Television * See Council Minutes of August 7, 1990 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 JULY 24, 1990 Association. Mr. Towe said there is an opportunity for an INET, a sophisticated intercommunica- tion system for the schools, access channels, as well as many other programs. He said Chambers Cable offers the most sophisticated cable television system in the Puget Sound area. Mr. Towe noted that franchise fees that were established at the time when cable television first came to Edmonds were 3% of subscriber -based revenues for basic cable service and installation and did not include pay television, advertising revenues or ancillary revenues. Mr. Towe submitted a document entitled "Comparison of Franchise Fee Payments" to the City Clerk for distribution to the Council, which illustrated a proposed franchise fee increase of 112.24%. Mr. Towe said Cham- bers Cable thinks the proposed increase is reasonable and scribes to the intent of the 1984 Re- write Act that allows a 5% franchise fee. He said Chambers Cable feels very strongly that the dollars that the subscriber pays are dollars on which the City has every right to a 5% franchise fee, but not to dollars generated from advertising sales .revenues and shopping channel revenues. Mayor Naughten inquired how many channels are offered to Edmonds' citizens at the present time. Mr. Towe replied 31 channels. Mayor Naughten inquired what the 60 channel capacity will offer. Mr. Towe said Chambers Cable is often asked to introduce new programming that is of specific interest to a specialty group but is unable to provide that service at the present time. Mr. Towe said the 60 channel capacity will allow them to introduce those types of programming. He noted that Viacom is rebuilding their system to only 35 channels and TCT has approximately 45 channels. Mr. Towe added that the 60 channel capacity is promised as part of the negotiations within 24 months as opposed to the original request as part of the RFP of 30 months. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if Chambers Cable pays Washington State sales tax on its ser- vice. Mr. Towe said there is no sales tax on services. He said they do, however, pay sales tax on items that are sold across the counter, such as converters. Councilmember Jaech inquired when the 60 channels will be on line. Mr. Towe said it will take 24 months to upgrade the system for 60 channels. He said he could not be specific as to how many channels will be provided within a certain period of time (a year, for example) because there is an evaluation process that must be undertaken first to try to determine the potential worth and potential interest in a program service. He noted that Chambers Cable does not want to fill the 60 channels with programming that has no meaning or substance and then have to take those pro- grams off and fill them again with other programming. He said some programming, however, can be provided as soon as the contract is approved. Councilmember Jaech said the Council is obligated to tell the public when a certain percentage of channels will be available. Mr. Towe said Cham- bers Cable has been extraordinarily reactive to the programming desires of its subscribers in the recent past. He explained that Chambers Cable is presently in an awkward position with companies that provide the programs because Chambers Cable cannot negotiate in good faith with them for the cost of delivery until the franchise negotiations are completed. Councilmember Hertrich said he was having difficulty understanding why Chambers Cable will not offer TNT to Edmonds citizens until negotiations are concluded. Mr. Towe explained that the present contract calls for a cessation of business at a certain period of time and Chambers Cable cannot negotiate a new contract until they know that the contract will be continued. The Council recessed to an executive session at 8:35 p.m. to discuss the negotiations further and reconvened at 8:51 p.m. DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY-STATE FERRY STUDY Mayor Naughten reviewed the July 17, 1990 letter from the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) which stated, in essence, that the D.O.T. is prepared to provide $120,000 to fund a joint City - State study of the Edmonds ferry terminal looking at the feasibility of the Unocal site, as well as expanding the existing terminal. D.O.T. proposes that the City take the lead in selecting and contracting with the consultants to conduct the study. Mayor Naughten said the scope of the study will entail identifying the issues and developing alternatives, screening the alternatives to no less than three (Unocal site, expand the existing site, or do nothing), and developing viable alternatives to establish feasibility, to identify potential impacts, and to estimate costs to construct the facility and to mitigate impacts. Councilmember Hertrich recalled that the City has already determined, that expanding the facility at its present location is not a desirable alternative. He did not believe the City should en- gage in a study that involves the existing terminal. He did, however, endorse a study of the Unocal site by D.O.T. Community Services Director Peter Hahn noted that a majority of the $120,000 that the State intends to commit for the study will be concentrated on studying the Unocal site because studies have already been conducted on the existing facility. He said EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 JULY 24, 1990 alternative sites must be considered when an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is conducted. He conjectured that an EIS will reveal that it is not possible to build the kind of facility that D.O.T. envisions at the existing facility while properly mitigating the impacts on the City. Councilmember Wilson noted that the City can influence the D.O.T. to conduct the study in a direc- tion that the City envisions rather than what D.O.T. envisions. Councilmember Hertrich said it was his belief that the D.O.T. has offered to fund the study only to appease the City when, in reality, they have a vision'that the ferry terminal can be expanded at its present location. Councilmember Wilson did not disagree with Councilmember Hertrich. He said, however, the EIS will reveal that the costs to mitigate the impacts to the City at the present location will be prohibitive. He said the City should seize the opportunity now because it will benefit from the study and the City will be that much closer to relocating the terminal to the Unocal site. Councilmember Palmer said the City's ability to determine that the study is a complete study and reveals the present location for what it is, is directly tied to the City being the lead on the study. He recommended that the scope of work specify water and land impacts so that the study takes into consideration the neighborhood and upland impacts and that it identify potential bene- fits of each site and focus on the ability of each site to satisfy or fulfill the long-term pro- jected needs and growth that the State ferry system has said that the site has to meet. Mayor Naughten suggested that a Council TAC Committee be established to formulate a tentative scope of work to present to the Council. Councilmember Nordquist suggested that further discussion of the matter be scheduled on August 4 and that the Hearing on the Westgate Planning Study be rescheduled to September 4. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO RESCHEDULE THE HEARING ON THE WESTGATE PLANNING STUDY TO SEPTEMBER 4, 1990. MOTION CARRIED. REPORT ON QUOTES FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR FIRE STATIONS I AND II AND APPROVAL OF FUNDING Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills reported that the Council authorized Staff to obtain quotes on May 29, 1990 to place a vehicle exhaust system at Fire Stations I and II. Quotes were obtained from Industrial Air Systems, P.S.I. Proctor Sales, and APS Services, Inc. for materials only for $21,447, $20,370, and $11,772 respectively. Mr. Mills said all fire trucks must have their exhaust cut and refitted for proper angle, and in-house personnel could install the system in approximately three weeks' time. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO AUTHORIZE TO PURCHASE EXHAUST SYSTEM MATERIALS FROM APS SERVICES, INC. Councilmember Hertrich inquired about the significant cost difference between the three quotes. Mr. Mills said all three systems are basically the same, and the cost differential could be at- tributed to design differences. Councilmember Palmer inquired if any of the systems are currently in use in other cities. Mr. Mills replied affirmatively. He said Equipment Rental Supervisor Greg Ramsland and Assistant Fire Chief Ron Schirman spoke with several departments who currently use the systems. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if the product was put out for bid. Mr. Mills replied negative- ly. Councilmember Nordquist said he would like a more definitive proposal on a bid basis rather than just the quotes that were submitted to the City. Because the Council requested additional information, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH WITHDREW THE MOTION. Councilmember Palmer requested that estimated yearly maintenance costs on the systems be provided to the Council. MAYOR (Councilmember Wilson left the meeting and returned during the Council portion of the meeting.) Mayor Naughten noted that Councilmember Hertrich was uncomfortable participating in the screening process that the Tourism Committee will undertake to hire a person to promote tourism in the City. He said Joanne Stevens, Chairperson of the Tourism Committee, has asked if any other Coun- cilmember would like to participate in that process. It was the consensus of the Council to not participate. Mayor Naughten said the Lynnwood City Council would like to meet with the Edmonds City Council at a dinner meeting. Council President Nordquist'suggested an evening sometime in September. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 JULY 24, 1990 Mayor Naughten noted that the Council is invited to a rededication of Edmonds Elementary School on August 11, 1990 at 5 p.m. �� Mayor Naughten announced that the County Council will to discuss tomorrow whether or not to im- ;�"`" ,pose a $15 vehicle registration fee throughout Snohomish County. He noted that the City will eceive $380,000 annually if the fee is approved, which can be designated to improve City � r streets. Mayor Naughten said he intended to speak in favor of the registration fee. Councilmem- ber Jaech said she, as a taxpayer, was opposed to an increase in any taxes. Councilmember Nord- quist said he was in favor of the registration fee because it is an opportunity to raise revenues to improve City streets. City Clerk Jackie Parrett reminded the Mayor that the Council voted against the issue several weeks ago. Councilmember Hertrich believed the City was making progress in improving the road system at the present level, and he was against the vehicle regis- tration fee. Councilmember Palmer believed the issue should be discussed at more length before a full Council. Mayor Naughten said he would speak in favor of the issue on behalf of himself only, then. Councilmember Jaech requested the Mayor to indicate to the County Council that his position did not represent the Council's position. Mayor Naughten noted that many Edmonds' families are hosting Russian visitors who are here for the Goodwill games. COUNCIL The Council signed Resolution 704 commending Archie Brenna upon his retirement from employment from the City of Edmonds. AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF USED CENTRIFUGE FROM OLD TREATMENT PLANT AND TRADE FOR HAND TOOLS LITEM (H) ON THE CONSENTWENUT Councilmember Nordquist believed the centrifuge should be declared surplus before it can be trad- ed. City Attorney Scott Snyder said generally "surplus" refers to items to be disposed of at auction as opposed to being traded, but he said a motion would be appropriate if the Council so desired. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO DECLARE THE CENTRIFUGE AS SURPLUS FOR TRADING PURPOSES. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Wilson returned to the meeting.) Councilmember Hertrich said the County has not responded to letters from citizens and the City regarding a concern about 238th and Highway 99. He recommended that copies of those letters be forwarded to the County Council with a request to cease the process in order to mitigate some of PA;i o"Ithe traffic impacts at the Safeway site. Councilmember Nordquist said there are several other activities that are impacting the surrounding area. He noted that a community meeting will be held in the near future, and he extended an invitation to the Council and Staff to attend. n - y Councilmember Jaech noted that it has been the policy of the Council to not pay for meals or iexpenses for Board members or Commission members to attend seminars unless those items are ap- proved by the Council during the budgetary process. She suggested that they be made aware of that policy. Councilmember Jaech requested Staff to investigate the proliferation of illegal signs in the Westgate area. * COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER PALMER'S ABSENCES ON JULY 10 AND 17, 1990. MOTION CARRIED. The Council recessed to an executive session at 9:45 p.m. to review pending litigation matters for approximately one hour and adjourned thereafter. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO AUGUST 7, 1990 APPROVAL. * See Council Minutes of August 7, 1990 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 JULY 24, 1990 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. JULY 24, 1990 WORK MEETING - NO AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 17, 1990 (C) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM MAYBELLE KOSCO FOR 9' RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION ADJACENT TO DRIFTWOOD LANE AT 9TH AVE. N. (D) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FROM ALLIED BODY WORKS ONE FLATBED, CRANE, AND TOOL BOXES TO BE INSTALLED ON 1990 CHEVROLET CAB AND CHASSI, FOR SEWER DIVISION ($5,247.17) (E) REPORT ON BIDS FOR CIVIC CENTER BASKETBALL COURT RENOVATION, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES ($19,609.34, INCLUDING SALES TAX) (F) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR CITY-WIDE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (G) AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE RELIABLE FLOOR COVERING TO REPAIR SENIOR CENTER FLOOR WITH TILE ($6,720.50, INCLUDING SALES TAX) (H) AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF USED CENTRIFUGE FROM OLD TREATMENT PLANT AND TRADE FOR HAND TOOLS (I) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT WITH HARBOR SQUARE ASSOCIATION TO END TRIPLETHON AT HARBOR SQUARE (J) AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN APPRAISAL FOR PURCHASE OF CIVIC CENTER PLAYFIELD FROM EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR IAC GRANT APPLICATION (K) APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE TOURISM DUTIES (L) AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS FOR ACQUIRING LAND FOR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY (M) FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK BY HILLTOP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR OLYMPIC VIEW DR. AND SUNSET WAY/GOLDSMITH CORNER.PROJECT / (N) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH LASER FANTASY, INC., FOR CENTENNIAL GALA ($8,000) / 2. CWC-HDR MONTHLY REPORT f 3. REPORT ON CABLE TV FRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS 4. REVIEW PROPOSEQ ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MEMORIAL BUILDING FUND FOR ARTS COMMISSION 5. DISCUSSION OF CEMETERY OPERATIONS AND FINANCING 6. DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY-STATE FERRY STUDY 7. REPORT ON QUOTES FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR FIRE STATIONS I AND II AND APPROVAL OF FUNDING • -8. MAYOR 9. COUNCIL 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION - REVIEW PENDING LITIGATION THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE