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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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