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04/18/1989 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO APRIL 25, 1989 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 18, 1989 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 STAFF Larry Naughten, Mayor Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr. Bill Kasper, Council President Bob Alberts, City Engineer Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Laura Hall, Councilmember Art Housler, Admin. Svc. Director Roger Hertrich, Councilmember Peter Hahn, Comm. Svc. Director Jo -Anne Jaech, Councilmember Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager John Nordquist, Councilmember Jerry Hauth, Hydraulics -Engineer Jack Wilson, Councilmember Dan Prinz, Police Chief Dave Berdine, Student Rep. Bobby Mills, Public Works Supt. Scott Snyder, City Attorney Susan Covay, Asst. City Clerk Margaret Richards, Recorder Councilmember Nordquist arrived a few minutes late and did not vote on any item preceding item (C) on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Naughten noted that photographers were present to take a Council portrait at the request of the Chamber of Commerce. He suggested that they wait until Councilmember Nordquist arrived. CONSFNT AGENDA ITEMS (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (G) ACCEPTANCE OF UTILITY EASEMENT FROM SECURITY PACIFIC BANK FOR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER AT 3RD AND MAIN APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 1989 AND APRIL 11, 1989 [ITEM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] Councilmember Hertrich referred to a memorandum written by the City Clerk noting the following amendments to the April 4, 1989 minutes: "At the request of Councilmember Hertrich, the City Clerk listened to portions of the tape and offered the following amendments which are parts of the.discussion which were omitted: 'page 5, paragraph 9, where the minutes indicate the Council voted on the amendment even though a second to the amendment was not made, Councilmember Hertrich questioned the legality of that action. I listened to the tape, and rather than the motion to amend being voted on, Councilmember Hall said she would incorporate the proposed amendment into her motion. There was then quite a bit of give and take as to who had seconded her main motion and Councilmember Hertrich then recalled that he had, and he said he would also agree, as the seconder, to include the proposed amendment as part of the original motion. So the vote taken was actually on the main motion and not on an amendment without a second. "Part of the confusion was that the main motion was first amended to limit the speed to 30 mph, and then the motion was carried, including.the second proposed amendment. I suggest, for clarity of the Council's action, that the last OTION CARRIED be changed to: "THE MAIN MOTION THEN CARRIED, AS AMENDED, TO LIMIT THE SPEED TO 30 MPH, AND INCORPORATING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO WORK WITH ALL THE PROPERTY OWNERS WHO HAVE LEGITIMATE PROBLEMS DUE TO THE PROJECT, AND MITIGATE THEIR CONCERNS". "On .page 6, (the hearing regarding the Doug's Lynnwood Mazda readerboard sign), in paragraph 7, the following should be included following Councilmember Wilson's statements in favor of the sign. (Councilmember Hertrich wanted his additional statements included, and when I listened to the tape I thought those of Councilmember Hall and Kasper, which were not in the minutes, should also be included.) Councilmember Kasper agreed (with Councilmember Wilson), saying the sign becomes the whole identity of the locale because there is no building there. He said in the middle of a block such as this, he felt this kind of signing to be essential. Councilmember Hall also felt the appeal should be upheld, saying she could not see chopping off one line, and the sign was already undersized. She said that driving down Highway 99 she would say the proposed sign is totally within reason. Councilmember Hertrich then said he disagreed with the ADB deci- sion to reduce by one line and still leave the readerboard, but he said what was in front of them was to either approve the ADB decision of three lines or to approve the request of the appellant of four lines, and that was the only question before them. He said he did not mean to stand before the Council and say readerboards should or should not be, but he was just saying the deci- sion was on the three or four lines, and he was ready to vote on that". COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO AMEND THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN BY THE CITY CLERK. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Dwyer noted that he did not vote on approval of the balance of the Consent Agenda but he did vote with the majority for items (B), (F), and (I). COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO REFLECT IN THE MINUTES THAT HE VOTED ON ITEMS (B), (F), and (I). MOTION CARRIED. (The Council did not vote to approve the April 4, 1989 minutes.) COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE THE APRIL 11, 1989 MIN- UTES. MOTION CARRIED. ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM SEAWOOD HOMES INC. FOR STREET DEDICATION AT 18107 - 88TH AVE. W. LITEM C ON THE CONSENT GENDA COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, THAT THE ITEM BE DEFERRED UNTIL APRIL 25 SO THAT THE COUNCIL CAN BE PROVIDED WITH A DETAILED VICINITY MAP AND THEN MAKE A DECI- SION. Councilmember Kasper said the item was discussed a few weeks ago by the Council and they could not discern the configuration and dimensions of the road at that time. Therefore, he did not feel that it would be appropriate to vote on a Code amendment until that information was provided to the Council. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUN- CILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST ABSTAINED BECAUSE HE JUST ARRIVED AT THE MEETING. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON 1989 STREET OVERLAY PROJECT [ITEM (D) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] Councilmember Kasper said he felt the chip sealing process should be used more extensively to repair City streets rather than the overlay process because more mileage could be covered. Mayor Naughten pointed out that the overlay program was already approved and was only before the Coun- cil because the project was ready for bid. Councilmember Kasper said the City should repair streets before overlaying streets. He felt the Mayor and Staff breached a faith because he said the 106% property tax was passed with the understanding that those monies would be used to chip seal streets. Councilmember Wilson inquired about the number of miles that will be chip sealed and crack sealed. Community Services Director Peter Hahn said approximately 30 miles will be crack sealed over a 3 to 4 year period. He noted that 208th Street and 212th Street from 76th to Highway 99 will be overlayed. City Engineer Bob Alberts said approximately 1.5 miles will be chip sealed. Councilmember Kasper said the Council' was "sold a bill of goods" that the streets would be saved by sealing them. He said the City must maintain its streets and stop deterioration until funding is available to rebuild them. He implied that the'Mayor made some political agreement in neigh- borhoods because those residents did not want their streets chip sealed. Councilmember Nordquist raised a point of order. He said the Consent Agenda was designed to vote on items in an expeditious manner. He suggested that the item be removed and discussed at anoth- er meeting if Councilmembers wished to discuss it in detail. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO REMOVE ITEM (C) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA UNTIL STAFF PROVIDES THE COUNCIL WITH MILEAGE FIGURES. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED TO AMEND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO EXCLUDE 208TH STREET AND 212TH STREET FROM THE MAIN MOTION. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION FAILED WITH COUNCIL - MEMBER KASPER, COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, AND COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST OPPOSED. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 APRIL 18, 1989 A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MAIN MOTION. MOTION FAILED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, COUNCIL - MEMBER HERTRICH, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, AND COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST OPPOSED. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE ITEM (D). MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH OPPOSED. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2708 LIMITING PARKING TO THREE HOURS ON DAYTON, FROM 2ND TO 3RD; ON ALDER, FROM 2ND TO 3RD; AND ON 3RD, FROM DAYTON TO ALDER ITEM N THE CONSENT AAGENDA] Councilmember Kasper recommended that a public hearing be held before the Council voted on a street amendment. City Engineer Bob Alberts noted that a public meeting (not a hearing) was held on January 13, 1989 in conjunction with a discussion of the secondary wastewater treatment plant. He said a task force was appointed by the Mayor to work with residents and businessmen in that area to design a parking plan that would be satisfactory to them. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2708 WITH A SUNSET CLAUSE OF DECEMBER 30, 1991. MOTION CARRIED. REPORT ON BIDS OPENED APRIL 11 1989 FOR 1989 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, AND AWARD OF BID TO ROBISON CONSTRUCTION, INC. 464,048.81, INCLU_DI_N_G_ SALES TAX) ITEM F N THE CONSENT GEN- nn Councilmember Kasper inquired if Staff checked the credentials of Robison Construction. City Engineer Bob Alberts replied affirmatively. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE ITEM (F). MOTION CARRIED. Because several Councilmembers were unaware that a Council portrait was going to be taken that evening, it was delayed until April 25, 1989. AUDIENCE Mayor Naughten opened the audience portion of the meeting. No input was offered. Mayor Naughten closed the audience portion of the meeting. HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF AREA NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 212TH S.W. AND HIGHWAY 99, AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION ORDINANCE 2709 Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that on March 28, 1989, the City Council adopt- ed Resolution 683 initiating the procedure to annex the 8.7 acre island of unincorporated land located at 212th St. S.W. and Highway 99. The proposed ordinance would establish CG2 zoning on the property upon annexation. This zoning is directly comparable to the area's current County zoning. Ms. Block said it is Staff's recommendation to adopt the proposed ordinance after considering public testimony. Councilmember Hertrich inquired about the eastern -most boundary of the annexation. Community Services Director Peter Hahn said the eastern boundary is the western edge of the right-of-way of Highway 99. Councilmember Hertrich asked who owned the property to the east. Mr. Hahn said that property lies within the City of Edmonds, and he presumed that the State owned it. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if the agreement that the property owner on the southeast corner of 212th and 72nd participate in the cost of a traffic light at that intersection when the area is annexed was still effective. Mr. Hahn, after quickly reviewing a copy of that agreement, said he did not believe that the roofing company had an obligation to participate in the cost of a light at that intersection. Councilmember Kasper requested Staff to provide confirmation to the Council whether or not the owner was obligated to participate in the cost of that light. Council - member Nordquist inquired if the owner of the property located on the corner of 216th and Highway 99 was required to participate in the cost of a light at that intersection. Mr. Hahn replied affirmatively. Councilmember Kasper inquired about the agreement with Allied. Mr. Hahn said they are obligated to pay sewer hookup fees. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. No input was offered. Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 APRIL 18, 1989 COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED ANNEXA- TION SUBJECT TO REVIEW OF THE QUESTION OF THE LIGHT. MOTION CARRIED. HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2710 AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ALLOW SERVICE CLUB SIGNS Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that the City Council asked the Planning Board for a recommendation on amending the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) to allow service club signs. On January 25, 1989, the Board voted to recommend• that the ECDC not be amended and that the City explore other alternatives to recognize service organizations in the City. Ms. Block said the City Council asked that a public hearing be held to consider a possible amend- ment to the ECDC in light of the Planning Board's recommendation. In addition, Ms. Block said Staff has obtained a copy of the City of Poulsbo's ordinance (provid- ed by Councilmember Nordquist) whereby they allow this type of sign through a special permit approved by the City Council. She noted that a copy of the ordinance was included in the Council packets, as well as a copy of the proposed Edmonds ordinance and the Planning Board's recommenda- tion. Ms. Block said it is the recommendation of Staff to adopt the proposed ordinance or a modified version if, after considering public testimony, the Council favors the installation of service club signs. Ms. Block submitted a draft code amendment by Staff to the Council. Ms. Block also submitted a photograph to the Council of the service club sign in the City of Poulsbo. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if Section 20.60.060 was already part of the Code. Ms. Block replied affirmatively. City Attorney Scott Snyder noted that he incorporated the last phrase to include community service club signs as incidental signs. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the Code included a maintenance provision for the signs. Ms. Block suggested that the Council discuss that issue. Councilmember Hall recommended that mainte- nance of off -premise signs be discussed at a later date so that the discussion would encompass proposed off -premise signs as well as existing off -premise signs located in the City. Mr. Snyder pointed out that the Council would have the discretion to revoke or upgrade an off - premise sign located on public right-of-way. He said, however, upgrade of an on -site incidental sign would require a change in the Code. Mr. Snyder stated that a permit is required for a sign, in accordance with 20.60.010, unless it is exempted, and that 20.60.060 (B) states that incidental signs do not require a permit but shall require a street use permit if proposed for a location within the public right-of-way. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. Jeff Palmer, 17510 - 76th Ave. W., speaking as a private citizen and not as a member of the Plan- ning Board, said local service club members participate in activities which benefit the communi- ty. He noted that April 29th has been proclaimed as "Edmonds Gives Back Day" and would be a perfect opportunity for the City to demonstrate its support to local service clubs. Mr. Palmer felt that the wrong message would be conveyed if the Council did not support the Code amendment. Tom Snyder, 2804 - 182nd P1., speaking as a former President of the Edmonds Lion Club, thanked Mr. Snyder and the City Council for the work that they have done to bring about the proposed amendment. He said affirmative action by the Council would allow off -premise signs that both the community and the service club members would be proud of. Stan Dickison, 215 - 5th Ave. N., said he was proud to be a member of the Edmonds Rotary Club. He requested the Council to demonstrate its support to service clubs by allowing off -premise service club signs. Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember Nordquist pointed out that the sign in the City of Poulsbo contains fraternal organ- izations as well as service club signs. He said a service club sign welcomes visitors to a commu- nity. Councilmember Nordquist suggested that the different organizations in the City of Edmonds who wish to display their signs meet with one another to draft a rendering of the sign and then submit it to the City Council for approval. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 APRIL 18, 1989 Councilmember Hall felt that service club signs were a means of identification and that the pro- posed Code amendment was long overdue. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2710 INCORPORATING SECTION 20.60.065, INCLUDING DEFINITIONS, STANDARDS, AND MAINTENANCE. At the request of Councilmember Hertrich, Mr. Snyder explained that paragraph A of the draft amendment that was submitted by Staff was redundant because the proposed ordinance included a definition section. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if approval of a sign was subject to Archi- tectural Design Board review. Mr. Snyder replied affirmatively. Councilmember Wilson said he assumed that the spirit of the motion was that the City Attorney would draft the ordinance and submit it to the Council for review on the Consent Agenda next week. Councilmember Hail replied affirmatively. She inquired if the seconder agreed. Council - member Wilson replied affirmatively. MOTION CARRIED. HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO STREET STANDARDS Community Services Director Peter Hahn noted that the latest draft of the proposed street stan- dards ordinance was included in the Council packets. He said various versions of this ordinance have been discussed over the past year and a half. Included in the draft is a memo from City Attorney Scott Snyder explaining some of the details. Mr. Hahn said it is the recommendation of Staff to adopt the proposed ordinance. Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block submitted a Table of Street Standards to the Council, which was a comparison of existing street standards and proposed changes. Mr. Hahn noted that the proposed amendment included: 1) greater right-of-way widths and pavement widths for certain roads; 2) wider driveways and curb cuts (40 feet); 3) parameters for the maxi- mum slope of streets; and 4) reduction of isle widths in parking lots (24 feet). Councilmember Hertrich asked Staff for examples whereby Staff has exercised the authority under subdivision and PRO ordinances to reduce street widths. Ms. Block said the right-of-way was reduced in two short subdivisions from 30 feet to 20 feet and the pavement width reduced to 18 feet, to serve a total of five homes, because those homes were located on both sides of the en- trance. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the road was a major street. Ms. Block said it was a small cul-de-sac. She said the right-of-way and road width were approved at 20 feet for Harbor Hills subdivision rather than the standard 40 foot right-of-way and 22 foot paved roadway because the road was an existing road. She said the right-of-way width at Elm Place varied from approxi- mately 36 feet and the roadway width varied from 16 to 22 feet. She also gave examples of 3 other PRD's in the City where the street standards were modified. Councilmember Hertrich in- quired about the basis for reduction of the standards in those PRD's. Ms. Block said in most cases, utilities are placed in easements adjoining the road. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if problems would be encountered for emergency access if the street standards are reduced, specifi- cally Elm Place. Ms. Block noted that the homes on Elm Place are accessed by more than one road. She said emergency access to those homes was provided at the request of the Fire Depart- ment. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. Finis Tupper, 711 Daley St., said he supported the Code amendment with the exception of modifica- tions to the standards. He said the Code states that modifications may only be made to chapters 16 and 17. Mr. Tupper noted that the City Attorney stated that the Code has been consistently interpreted but he did not indicate how interpretation of the Code came about. Mr. Tupper also noted that Cary Road was a poor example, as mentioned in a memorandum from Mr. Snyder. Mr. Sny- der pointed out that the modification authority has been consistently exercised by the City Coun- cil, Planning Board, and Planning Staff since 1980. He stated that the memorandum was a sepa- rate policy issue and that type of discussion should be referred to the Planning Board. Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO PROPOSE AN ORDINANCE, A NUMBER DESIGNATION TO BE ASSIGNED AT A LATER DATE, FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE ECDC RELATING TO STREET STAN- DARDS TO BE APPROVED AND PLACED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA NEXT WEEK. Councilmember Hertrich recommended that the City Attorney not draft an ordinance until the most recent proposed amendments were approved. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 APRIL 18, 1989 Councilmember Wilson said that discussion of the item before the Council was a perfect example of the downfall of the Committee system. He said the former Committee system would have resolved the issues that the Council was presently discussing beforehand, thus saving time and effort on the part of the Council. He said the former system must be reinstated. Councilmember Kasper noted that ingress and egress of emergency vehicles did not pose a problem because the Fire Department has the ability to back out of neighborhood roads. Councilmember Nordquist said the issue was discussed at a Committee meeting, but he pointed out that the Committee is comprised of only two people. He suggested that any concerns by Councilmem- bers be submitted in writing prior to a Council meeting. Councilmember Wilson said he would withdraw the second to the motion if the issue was scheduled to a date certain for further discussion and clarification. Councilmember Kasper suggested that the item be discussed further on April 25, 1989. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON WITHDREW THE SECOND TO THE MOTION. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO SCHEDULE FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE ITEM ON APRIL 25, 1989. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Naughten recognized Pat Meeker, Commissioner of Olympic View Water District, in the audi- ence. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSAL FOR AWC WELLNESS PROGRAM FROM THE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS COMMITTEE Personnel Manager Brent Hunter said the proposal was made to the Association of Washington Cities for the City of Edmonds to participate in their Health Wellness Incentive Program. He said the City of Edmonds, by participating in the AWC incentive program, will be eligible to receive a cash incentive of approximately $3700 after completing the first year of participation. The AWC Wellness Program, he said, was designed to entice member cities to start wellness programs as a means of containing future health insurance costs. Mr. Hunter said the cost of the program will be approximately $1,000, which has been allocated.to the Personnel Budget. Mr. Hunter introduced City employee Jon Lien, who serves on the Wellness Committee, and Julie McDowell, AWC Wellness Coordinator. Mr. Lien said he has served on the Wellness Committee since its inception last year, noting that all of the members serve on a voluntary basis. He pointed out that not only will the employees benefit from the program but their families as well because they are part of the health plans. Mr. Lien said the Wellness Program has been implemented in other cities throughout the United States for some time and is recognized as a cost -saving tool. Mr. Lien reviewed the 1989 Plan of .Wellness Activities. In addition, he said the Committee plans to appoint subcommittees in the areas of smoking cessation, nutrition, exercise, safety, and street management. Each subcommittee will be responsible for planning and preparing employee activities and informational materials in their area of assignment. Mr. Lien said although the City currently offers incentives, the Committee is very interested in developing further incentives, such as the buddy system for participants in the various wellness programs. Other areas that the Committee plans to explore include flexible schedules for medical appointments, attendance incentives, interdepartmental fitness activities and contests, dependent incentives, and others. Mr. Lien said the Committee would like to develop the Wellness Program into one of the City's best employee benefits. He said it is a positive program that can be very beneficial to all parties involved. It can raise morale, increase productivity, and lower costs. Mr. Lien emphasized that the program will provide an opportunity for employees to work with the management team to improve the work environment and improve production. He noted that the pro- gram will demonstrate that the City takes an active interest in the welfare of its employees. Councilmember Wilson inquired about the number of employees that participate in the program and how the program can be monitored to ascertain if it is cost effective to the City. Mr. Lien said approximately twenty-six employees participated in the Fit Feet Program last year and a majority participated in the Health Fair. He pointed out that the program was a new program at that time and, also, that 100% employee involvement cannot be expected. Mr. Lien said the City is required to submit records to AWC on a quarterly basis. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 APRIL 18, 1989 Ms. McDowell stated that a cost containment study was commenced in 1985 as a result of inflation of the Association of Washington Cities Employee Benefit Trust. One of the recommendations that was made was to implement a program for cities as a positive approach to containing health care costs. Ms. McDowell said if the City program is implemented, the Wellness Committee will be required to submit to AWC certain statistics at the end of the year, such as absenteeism, worker's compensa- tion claims and participation rates in the program. She said AWC will then refund $20 per Trust insured employee, which will amount to approximately $3700. She said the City may use those funds as it sees fit. Ms. McDowell said the City may not be able to ascertain if the program is cost effective, but she said municipalities must implement a common sense -type program to prevent illness and accidents before they occur rather than deal with them afterwards. She pointed out that statistics reveal that the program is beneficial over the long run. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED. APPROVE REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR ESPERANCE ANNEXATION INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS ($8,000) Mayor Naughten noted that the Council was presented with a review of the Esperance Annexation Timetable and estimated costs of the annexation project on February 21, 1989. Since that time, he said Staff has revised the timetable and the projected budget to reflect an $8,000 expenditure rather than the original budget of $10,000, which will include: two public mailings; printing of 10,000 six -page brochures and mailing of 5,258 on June 19 to all residents; printing of 6,000 four -page brochures and mailing to all registered voters in September. Mayor Naughten said it is the recommendation of Staff to approve the funding, as requested, from the Council Contingency Fund. Councilmember Dwyer inquired about the rationale for mailing to nonvoters. Mayor Naughten said Staff felt that the information regarding annexation should be disseminated to nonvoters because they can influence the voting population. He noted that the final mailing will be targeted at registered voters. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE AN EXPENDITURE UP TO $10,000. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting recessed at 9 p.m. and reconvened at 9:04 p.m. REVIEW SHELL CREEK CONSTRUCTION FUNDING OPTIONS Community Services Director Peter Hahn reported that the Shell Creek project has been reviewed by the City Council over the last few months for engineering design and impact to the community. During the last three weeks, the City has reviewed the financing options for the project. Administrative Services Director Art Housler reviewed a ten-year projection of the Combined Utili- ty, showing beginning fund balances, yearly revenues, and projected expenditures. He noted that $11,833,951 is available over a ten-year period to fund projects from transfers from the secon- dary wastewater treatment plant project, CIP, from interest, grants, and from property transfers. Mr. Hahn noted that City Engineer Bob Alberts and Hydraulics Engineer Jerry Hauth were instrumen- tal in obtaining two grants from the Department of Ecology Flood Administration Program for use in 1989 or 1990. He said another grant that the City has a strong possibility of receiving is the Centennial Water Fund grant in the amount of $300,000 for Shell Creek improvements. Mr. Hahn said Staff will provide the Council with additional information in late May. Councilmember Jaech asked if revenues were segregated into separate funds for water, sewer, and drainage. Mr. Hahn replied affirmatively. Councilmember Jaech wanted to insure that revenues were deposited into the appropriate funds and not commingled. She requested Staff to provide the Council with documentation indicating to which funds revenues were allocated. Councilmember Wilson inquired how the City will be impacted if annexation of the Esperance area is successful and the County is no longer required to participate in the Chase Lake project. Mr. Hahn said the agreement states that the City will share in the cost of the improvements that the County has made on a percentage basis, depending on when annexation occurs. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 APRIL 18, 1989 MAYOR Mayor Naughten asked the Council for their opinion regarding the Esperance annexation sewer con- nection charge reducing the fees by 50%, as noted in a memorandum of April 14th. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION ON THE TOYOTA BUILT SEWER CONNECTION FEES AND SEWER LINE HOOKUP, REVENUES TO BE DERIVED FROM THE GENERAL FUND. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Naughten noted that a liquor license application will be forwarded to the Washington State Liquor Control Board for E1 Puerto, a Mexican restaurant located on 5th and Main, if no objection was noted. No objection was made. Mayor Naughten said an application for a transfer for Olson's will also be forwarded to the Board if no objection was noted. No objection was made. Mayor Naughten noted that Councilmember Hall and Councilmember Kasper are going to serve as vot- ing delegates for the AWC convention in June. He inquired if any other Councilmember wished to go. COUNCIL - Council President Kasper reminded the Council to bring their JPA and ferry files to the retreat. Student Representative Dave Berdine said he was happy to see that a dinner meeting has been sched- uled with the School Board. Mr. Berdine said he went to the area DECKA elections last week. He said he gave a speech as a president elect and received several compliments. He said, however, he lost by two votes because Edmonds High School was the only school that attended from the District. Councilmember Hertrich said he read an article in the Everett Herald, which reminded him that an ordinance requiring sprinkler systems in the City is necessary. Councilmember Hertrich inquired how the Council could be influential in keeping the post office at its present location. Mayor Naughten said the Council could try to locate another site for the owner's tenant. He said, however, the owner has a right to. lease the building that the post office is presently located in to anyone he wishes. Councilmember Hertrich said he was hopeful that the newspaper reports the situation in depth and informs Edmonds citizens that the post office is going to be relocated. Councilmember Hertrich requested City Attorney Scott Snyder to expound on the letter from Warren LaFon with respect to the validity of its contents. Mr. Snyder said he would be happy to after receiving a copy of. that letter. Councilmember Dwyer noted that the City of Seattle is going through a lot of turmoil regarding the topless soft drink dance clubs. He requested that a report be submitted to the Council re- garding the City's options if such a business proposed to be located in the City. Councilmember Nordquist said he included in the •Council packets a copy of a newspaper article regarding the pressure being put on cable t.v. Mr. Snyder said the City's cable television company met that evening for the first time and re- quested him to convey its unanimous recommendation that the City retain Miles Overholt, the ca- ble's communications consultant. The meeting recessed to an executive session at 9:40 to discuss a legal issue and adjourned there- after. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APRIL 25, 1989 APPROVAL. JACQUELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk LAKY S. tAUGHTEN, Ma or EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 APRIL 18, 1989 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. APRIL 18, 1989 6:45 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL TOUR OF BOYS/GIRLS CLUB 310 6TH AVE. N., EDMONDS, WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER- 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE COUNCIL PORTRAIT- 7:15 P.M. 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 1989 AND APRIL 11, 1989 (C) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM SEAWOOD HOMES, INC., FOR STREET DEDICATION AT 18107 88TH AVE. W. (D) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON 1989 STREET OVERLAY PROJECT (E) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2708 LIMITING PARKING TO THREE HOURS ON DAYTON, FROM 2ND TO 3RD; ON ALDER, FROM 2ND TO 3RD; AND ON 3RD, FROM DAYTON TO ALDER (F) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED APRIL 11, 1989 FOR 1989 WATER MAIN REPLACE- MENT PROGRAM, AND AWARD OF BID TO ROBISON CONSTRUCTION, INC. ($464,048.81, INCLUDING SALES TAX) (G) ACCEPTANCE OF UTILITY EASEMENT FROM SECURITY PACIFIC BANK FOR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER AT 3RD AND MAIN 2. AUDIENCE 3. HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF AREA NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER (15 MINUTES) OF 212TH S.W. AND HIGHWAY 99, AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION ORDINANCE 2709 4. HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2710 AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY (15 MINUTES) DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ALLOW SERVICE CLUB SIGNS 5. HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING (15 MINUTES) TO STREET STANDARDS 6. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSAL FOR AWC WELLNESS PROGRAM FROM EMPLOYEE (15 MINUTES) WELLNESS COMMITTEE 7. APPROVE REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR ESPERANCE ANNEXATION INFORMATIONAL (10 MINUTES) MATERIALS ($8,000) 8. REVIEW SHELL CREEK CONSTRUCTION FUNDING OPTIONS (20 MINUTES) 9. MAYOR 10. COUNCIL 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LEGAL MATTERS (30 MINUTES) THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE