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06/10/1986 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO JUNE 16, 1986 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 10, 1986 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag sa- lute. PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor John Nordquist Steve Dwyer Laura Hall Jo -Anne Jaech Bill Kasper Lloyd Ostrom Jack Wilson Nigel Euling, Student Rep. STAFF PRESENT Peter Hahn, ConTi. Svcs. Director Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Art Housler, Admin. Svcs. Director Bobby Mills, Pub. Wks. Supt. Steve Simpson, Parks & Rec. Mgr. Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr. Pat LeMay, Personnel Director Bob Alberts, City Engineer Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Margaret Richards, Recorder The Council recessed to an Executive Session at 7:02 p.m, to discuss labor negotiations and recon- vened at 7:25 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Item (B) was removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEM- BER JAECH, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. (See attached agenda) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 1986 [ITEM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA 1 (for listing of approved items) Councilmember Hall said she would abstain from voting on Item (B) because she did not attend the June 3 Council meeting. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO DEFER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES TO JUNE 16, 1986 BECAUSE OF INFORMATION HE THOUGHT MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. HE WANTED TO LISTEN TO THE TAPES BEFORE APPROVING THE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. PRESENTATION ON LIBRARY DISTRICT BY MAE SCHOENROCK, SNO-ISLE REGIONAL LIBRARY DIRECTOR AND MEETING W L AR 8 RD Councilmember Nordquist recognized Ms. Schoenrock for her contribution to the County and to the City of Edmonds. He thanked her for attending the meeting. Ms. Schoenrock announced her retirement from the Sno-Isle Regional Library Board in three months. Ms. Schoenrock said if the City decides to annex for library tax purposes, the Library would levy its tax on property within the city limits of Edmonds rather than the City making a contract fee payment to the regional library. Annexation has to be voted on by the citizens, which takes a simply majority. More than seventy cities are annexed to the Library District. Mayor Naughten inquired how cities such as Woodway obtain library services. Ms. Shoenrock said the Cities of Woodway, Goldbar, Everett, and Millcreek do not receive library services. Councilmember -Kasper inquired what the advantage is to the City or the library district by being on a direct tax basis. Ms.Schoenrock said library services remain unaltered, and annexation to a library district transfers the responsibility for providing library services from a city to a library district and removes the city's obligation to pay for library services from its general fund. Councilmember Kasper inquired if funding is different from the Sno-Isle Regional Library and King County. Ms. Shoenrock said when the legislature changed from millage to cents per thousand, all AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. JUNE 10, 1986 WORK MEETING - NO AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION CALL TO ORDER * LISTING OF APPROVED CONSENT ITEMS FLAG SALUTE 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LABOR NEGOTIATIONS 2. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 1986 (C) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN 1986/87 SEIU LABOR AGREEMENT (0) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED MAY 20, 1986 FOR ONE CAB AND CHASSIS AND AWARD OF BID TO TRUCK CENTER CORPORATION ($27,198.89) (E) AUTHORIZATION TO VACATE CITY UTILITY EASEMENT AT 633 GILTNER LANE (BOLLINGER) (F) SET DATE FOR HEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION FOR PROPOSED 5-LOT SUBDIVISION AT 21505 92ND AVE. W. (McNAMAR/P-1-86) (SUGGESTED HEARING DATE: JULY 1, 1986) (G) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM WANDA L. MAKAR ($155.17) (H) FINAL APPROVAL OF 12-LOT SUBDIVISION AT 17809 76TH AVE. W. (MEADOW CREST/BELT HOMES, INC.) (I) FINAL APPROVAL OF 11-LOT SUBDIVISION AT NORTHERN END OF PIONEER WAY (SEAWOOD/SEAWOOO HOMES, INC.) (J) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM BRIAN M. AND DOLORES J. BUCHEA FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY ON 7TH AVE. S. 3. PRESENTATION ON LIBRARY DISTRICT BY MAE SCHOENROCK, SNO-ISLE REGIONAL (30 MINUTES) LIBRARY DIRECTOR, AND MEETING WITH LIBRARY BOARD 4. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH EDMONDS CHAMBER OF (10 MINUTES) COMMERCE FOR TASTE OF EDMONDS 5. REQUEST FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT STAFFING (30 MINUTES) 6. AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER STREET BEAUTIFICATION MONIES TO FUND 111 (10 MINUTES) 7. DISCUSSION ON SEWER RATE QUESTIONNAIRE (15 MINUTES) 8. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF PURCHASE FROM ARTS FESTIVAL (10 MINUTES) 9. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2568 PLACING FIRE DEPT. STAFF VEHICLES IN (10 MINUTES) i EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 10. i MAYOR 11. COUNCIL THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE i library districts started at 50t per thousand. Because of the 106% tax limitation, Sno-Isle's levy has fallen to 26.5t. However, the District has received an 8-10% increase due to new con- struction growth in the rural library district. Pierce and King Counties have levied the full 50t. Approximately ten years ago, King County passed a large bond issue which enabled it to build library buildings. Councilmember Kasper reported that the City of Bellevue funds library services and construction through its General Fund. Because that city has forecasted that it will be unable to continue to fund these services through this fund, it has chosen to annex to the library district. He recom- mended that the City of Edmonds also consider annexing in the near future. Ms. Schoenrock said the library district encourages cities that annex to retain an advisory li- brary board so that community library needs can be expressed. The Sno-Isle Regional Library System is governed by a board of seven trustees who are appointed by the Snohomish County Council and the Island County Commission: five individuals are selected from Snohomish County and two from Island County. Councilmember Nordquist inquired about the book collection volume. Librarian Kathy Turner said there were initially 45,000 hardbacks, including 10,000 paperbacks, and there are 62,000 hardbacks at the present time. Councilmember Hall inquired if the advisory board would retain control over expenditures. Ms. Schoenrock said that would be dependent upon Council enactment. She said she believed that the library board would be advisory to the Council. Councilmember Wilson inquired about pro -rating. Ms. Shoenrock said two of the library dis- tricts in the State were threatened by losing between 25-40% of their income because smaller towns had annexed into the district. Annexation by a city increases the district's exposure to pro -rating in that city's area. If a city wishes to annex to the library district, the city must guarantee to lower its levy rate if a pro -rating situation arises. Tom Mayer, Public Services Department for Sno-Isle Regional Library added that the Washington Library Association has been working with the local government study commission. The commission has appointed a subcommittee to explore the problem of pro -rationing and present solutions by 1988. Councilmember Kasper recommended that the Council make a decision whether or not to annex to the library district within the next quarter. Councilmember Hall recommended that the Administrative Services Director present the Council with an analysis. Ms. Schoenrock noted that the election needs to be certified by February of 1987 to be effec- tive for 1988. But an election can be held in the Fall of 1986 and not be effective until 1988. Councilmember Jaech noted that individual real estate taxes will increase if annexation occurs. She recommended that the sample questionnaire factor in the time frames and hearings. Councilmember Hall inquired if there are provisions or time limits factored into annexation. Ms. Schoenrock said annexation may be reversed by election any time three years after the original vote. Mr. Mayer referred to the sample questionnaire which was conducted on April 14, 15, and 19. He said a total of 2,112 questionnaires were handed ❑ut, which averaged 73 patrons per hour. More than 50% of the library patrons indicated that they utilize the library once a week or more. A majority of people indicated that they were in favor of changing the library hours t❑ include Sunday. Only 50% indicated that early morning/late evening hours were desirable. Mayor Naughten requested that a recapitulation of the data be provided to the Council. Councilmember Kasper inquired if the contract has been equal to the millage that would have been imposed had the City annexed. Ms. Schoenrock replied affirmatively. Mayor Naughten thanked the Library Board, as well as Ms. Schoenrock and Mr. Mayer, for attending the Council meeting. Councilmember Kasper said he wished to discuss this issue further at the July 8 Council Work Meeting. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 JUNE 10, 1986 AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH EDMONDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR TASTE OF EDMONDS Parks & Recreation Manager Steve Simpson reported that the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce is sponsor- ing the fourth Annual Taste of Edmonds on August 15-17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year's Taste will essentially be the same as in 1985, but "softer" music is planned from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mr. Simpson said Staff feels that changes in the Tort law provide more assurance regarding the City's liability and recommend that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract. Mayor Naughten noted that each vendor will be required to obtain their own insurance and hold the City harmless. Mr. Simpson said the Chamber of Commerce carries $1,000,000 in insurance coverage. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if those arrangements are satisfactory with the insurance pool. Administrative Services Director Art Housler replied affirmatively. Councilmember Jaech asked who would be held liable if a person was injured while intoxicated at the beer and wine garden. City Attorney Scott Snyder said the City would be sued and would proba- bly bear some liability. However, the State of Washington has more limited host liability laws than most states. lie recommended that Mr. Simpson describe the changes Staff has made in the beer garden to address that fact. Mr. Simpson said additional security will be provided this year, and training sessions will be held for people serving alcoholic beverages. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT WITH EDMONDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE TASTE OF EDMONDS. MOTION CARRIED. REQUEST FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT STAFFING Community Services Director Peter Hahn said Staff was requested to provide a full position de- scription and internal factor analysis. Mr. Hahn said a good indicator of the activity level in the Planning and Building Department is that the building permit level has reached unprecedented heights, and revenues for the first five months of 1986 are approximately $15,000 in excess of the 1985 first five months. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if job descriptions have been rewritten that correlate to the Code Enforcement Technician position in order to better define Staff's job responsibilities. Mr. Hahn said Staff's job responsibilities will not change; they will have more time and less inter- ruptions to perform their normal duties. Councilmember Dwyer inquired why this position is recommended at the higher end of the pay range instead of the lower end. Mr. Hahn said that is a misconception. He is recommending a Step I position, and the cost of the benefits have been included in the pay range. Councilmember Hall said the position does not appear that it is a self-contained position, and more of a burden will be placed on the secretary to perform support work. Mr. Hahn said the person selected for the position will be required to have the necessary skills to perform a major- ity of the support work or be willing to learn. Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block added that a small percentage of secretarial time will be made available for some support work because the technician will respond to many of the Code questions that are currently being answered by a secretary. Councilmember Ostrom said the proper procedure would be to discuss Staffing issues during the Budget process. Ms. Block said Staff is at a crisis point. It would be helpful if the position could be filled on a temporary basis for six months. Councilmember Ostrom said a temporary position would be acceptable. Mr. Hahn said a temporary position would be acceptable because activities in the Planning and Building Departments are, to some extent, cyclical, and Staff has to be prepared to gear up as well as down. However, a six-month position would not be workable because the caliber of person the Department is looking to employ would not be attracted to a short-term position. Mayor Naughten reminded the Council that a personnel pool has been set up in the Budget for the express purpose of hiring new employees during the year. The Council has never refused to hire an employee during midyear and postponed the request for new employees to the Budget process. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 JUNE 10, 1986 Councilmember Kasper said the revenue generated by the position justifies it, and the Council is obligated to hire an employee to assist the Planning and Building Departments. Mr. Hahn said he did not want to mislead the Council into believing that all of the funds in the personnel pool are available for Staff. Councilmember Nordquist said lie concurred with Councilmember Ostrom. He said a format should be set regarding hiring new employees to insure that the Council is not inundated with requests throughout the year. lie said because Staff is unable to devote the amount of time necessary to answer design work questions, they should discontinue this courtesy. Councilmember Wilson inquired if Staff is requesting a temporary full-time employee for a one- year period. Mr. Hahn replied affirmatively. Councilmember Hall said the Council may feel more comfortable to authorize an additional employee if this request was made after the duties were redistributed in the Planning and Building Depart- ments and the need was still apparent. Mr. Hahn said the need for additional Staff is not deter- mined by the inefficiency of Staff but by external factors such as low interest rates. Councilmember Jaech questioned the City's liability when Staff provides design assistance, etc., to the public. She recommended that this courtesy be discontinued because of potential liability and, also, because it takes up value Staff time. Mr. Hahn concurred. Councilmember Jaech inquired if a college student on an intern program would be feasible. Mr. Hahn said the position requires a higher level of responsibility. He said he did not anticipate that a student would be available on a full-time basis for twelve months. Ms. Block said al- though the City has received good assistance from interns, the technician position requires a higher level of experience. Councilmember Jaech said a person with the kind of background that the Department is seeking would not be interested in a temporary position. The position, she said, would really be a permanent position, and she would prefer that it was presented to the Council that way. Mayor Naughten concurred. Councilmember Kasper recommended that Code enforcement work cease because of liability factors until a qualified person is assigned those duties. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION TO HIRE A CODE ENFORCEMENT TECHNICIAN TO BE REVIEWED IN ONE YEAR. Councilmember Ostrom inquired if a person could be hired during the summer months to assist the Department as a whole and enable Staff to perform Code enforcement duties. Ms. Block said the workload is constant throughout the year in the Planning and Building Department. Mayor Naughten noted that additional Code enforcement requirements have been mandated by the State over the last year. Mr. Hahn said additional requirements have placed an extra workload on the inspector and Building Official. In addition, the Planning and Building Departments were staffed fifty percent higher in the past years for the same levels of activity. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCIL - MEMBER KASPER, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, AND COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM OPPOSED. AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER STREET BEAUTIFICATION MONIES TO FUND 111 Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills noted that the request to transfer the Street Beautifica- tion Fund 323 to Street Fund 111 has been reconsidered. Staff is now requesting authorization from the Council to expend the ending cash balance in Fund 323 for the improvement and safety of the tree wells in the sidewalks. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the bricks will serve the same purpose as the grates. Mr. Mills replied affirmatively. Councilmember Kasper inquired if the brick is similar to sidewalk brick. Mr. Mills said it is a gray block similar to the sidewalk surrounding the tree planters. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF THE ENDING CASH BALANCE IN FUND 323 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND SAFETY OF TREE WELLS IN THE SIDEWALKS. MOTION CARRIED. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 JUNE 10, 1986 DISCUSSION ON SEWER RATE OUESTIONNAIRE Councilmember Wilson recommended that the wording in "Site Selection" specify that this opportuni- ty will be the last opportunity to move the facility, and it will be an option. Mayor Naughten suggested that it read as follows after the last sentence, "This will probably be the only oppor- tunity that the City will have to relocate the present plant site". Councilmember Ostrom said he did not feel the questionnaire would be successful because of its excessive verbiage. Councilmember Wilson concurred. Councilmember Kasper said he hoped that citizens do not think that a sewer rate increase will not occur this year regardless of the sewer plant. Councilmember Kasper recommended that sewer repairs commence in the very near future. Councilmember Jaech asked why reserves are not being built up for sewer repairs and/or construc- tion. Mr. Hahn said the questionnaire only addresses secondary treatment. Although capital construction continues every year, the real question is how these issues are presented to the public. He said the present sewer rates generate funds over and above operations and maintenance. Councilmember Ostrom inquired if a sewer rate increase will be necessary in the next year or two to maintain the sewer lines. Mr. Hahn said fie does not have accurate information at this time to answer that question. He said he was under the impression that there are sufficient funds for maintenance through 1987. Councilmember Hall said she felt the questionnaire is premature and, perhaps, unnecessary. She recommended that the City assess a rate increase in the future, if necessary. Mr. Hahn noted that the site location needs to be selected in the near future. Councilmember Hall stated that a hearing would be necessary. Mayor Naughten reminded the Council that the questionnaire was designed as informational material for the public and to help the City deter- mine whether to increase rates now or in the future. Councilmember Dwyer said he would prefer that the questionnaire is distributed to the public, and it could be worded to reflect how rates will be affected with different proposals. Mr. Hahn suggested that the "History" be attached to the questionnaire as a second page and indi- cate that it is for background information only,in order to simplify the survey document. Councilmember Wilson asked how pertinent the commercial/multifamily in $/100 cubic foot question is. Mr. Hahn said he felt the question is not that pertinent because it is proportional to the other rates. However, lie said if the questionnaire is sent to commercial customers, the $7.46 rate will be insignificant to them. Councilmember Ostrom suggested that a private as well as commercial questionnaire be sent. Mr. Housler said a six -year schedule was presented to the Council in 1983 regarding the finance of capital projects. The rate structure included $246,500 for a "pay-as-you-go" basis, and any- thing above that would be incorporated into a bond issue. Mr. Housler said the schedule has been met over the three-year period and will continue to be met during the next three years. COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF PURCHASE FROM ARTS FESTIVAL Councilmember Hall said the Council has been invited to view and make its selection of art pieces by the Arts Festival on June 15 at 3 p.m. at the Anderson Center. The Arts Commission has of- fered its assistance in evaluating the structural integrity of art pieces. Mayor Naughten said various departments in the City have requested that paintings be provided. The Mayor said the Executive building has an abundance of paintings. He said he would like to call the departments to ascertain which pictures they would like. Councilmember Jaech said she thought the Arts Commission was charged with the duty of cataloging the City's inventory and make recommendations as to placement. Councilmember Ostrom recommended that the pieces be rotated on an annual basis. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2568 PLACING FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF VEHICLES IN EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND Fire Chief Jack Weinz stated that a reserve fund was established in 1984 for the replacement of fire suppression and medical aid vehicles. He said the only Fire Department vehicles that are EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 JUNE 10, 1986 not covered by this replacement fund are the four staff vehicles. A minor change must be made in the existing City Code to allow all Fire Department vehicles to be placed in the City's Equipment Rental Fund. Councilmember Kasper inquired why the four staff vehicles were not included in the Equipment Rental Fund previously. Chief Weinz said the previous administration did not want them included. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE 2568 PLAC- ING FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF VEHICLES IN THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor Naughten said he sent a memo to Councilmembers regarding review of the Code chapter on housing for the elderly. He inquired how the Citizens' Committee should be structured to review the chapters for clarification. Councilmember Ostrom recommended that the issue be fully settled before further discussions are pursued. Councilmember Hall asked City Attorney Scott Snyder what posture the Council should take at this time regarding the public. Mr. Snyder said the actual substantive issue should not be discussed unless further notification is given. One of the is- sues raised by the Hearing Examiner and appellants was a Conditional Use Permit, which was not addressed by the Council so the Council must readvertise. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if the City could simply advertise for the decision. Mr. Snyder said further deliberations on the issue could be advertised with notice to the parties through the normal written process. He cautioned the Council not to discuss the issues substantively until a decision has been reached. Council - member Ostrom inquired if the Council should refrain from discussing the Conditional Use Permit only. Mr. Snyder said the Council's duty will not be complete until it receives the Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law. The Council concurred to refrain from discussing chapter clarifica- tion until this issue is resolved. Mr. Snyder suggested that continued deliberations be scheduled to dispose of: 1) the Conditional Use Permit regarding excavation, 2) motion from the applicant to reconsider, and 3) request from the applicant to allow Councilmember Hall to review the record and participate by her vote. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if the Council would encounter problems because of Councilmember Hall's participation in light of the fact that she received phone calls from the public. Mr. Snyder said he would like to discuss this issue substantively in the Council's deliberation. Councilmember Jaech clarified that the Council will be discussing the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Snyder said the Council can permit Councilmember Hall's participation to vote on the Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law. Council President Hall set the Council deliberations on excavation for July 15, 1986. Mayor Naughten invited the Council to dinner on June 24 at 8:30 p.m. to review the citizen survey findings. Mayor Naughten noted that the Council received a letter from the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations. He said they requested a resolution on racial equality and religious freedoms. Councilmember Jaech acknowledged that the Council received the letter. Mayor Naughten asked the Councilmembers if they had any comments regarding the Council room con- figuration. Councilmember Dwyer said the seating arrangement was undesirable, and he described the faults in it. It will be modified. COUNCIL Council President Hall suggested that the podium be relocated closer to the Council. Council President Hall welcomed the new Student Representative, Nigel Euling, from Meadowdale High School. She announced that the dedication of the City's historical marker at 2 p.m. on June 14 at the American Legion Hall. Council President Hall noted that the Council Resource Assistant has submitted her resignation effective July 3, 1986. She reported that the Council received a reply in response to the Coun- cil's request from AWC as follows: "All that is needed to enact a Staff position separate from the Mayor's control is to write a resolution to the same effect and submit it to the AWC Resolu- tion Committee before June 25 at 10 a.m.". AWC will then lobby the legislature to adopt the EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 JUNE 10, 1986 change. She inquired what the CouncII's preference was. The Council agreed that should be pur- sued but it could take a long time to accomplish. It was agreed to go to an agency previously discussed to provide a Council Secretary, Councilmember Jaech suggested another way would be to select a person and have tier work through that agency. The Council further agreed to title the position "Council Secretary". Mr. Snyder referred to a subdivision currently being heard by the Hearing Examiner and said be- cause the issue has been pending for over one and a half years plus the fact that the appellants will be out of town in August, the parties of the appeal of the subdivision and SEPA determina- tion for the Hanchett subdivision are requesting that the Council hold a special hearing solely for this issue the week of July 22nd. Council President Hall set the hearing for July 22, 1986. Mayor Naughten adjourned the meeting at 10 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUN- CILMEMBER HALL, TO REOPEN THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Hall referred to a letter the City Clerk was holding from Dorothy Petrich to the Council regarding the Hanchett hearing. Mr. Snyder suggested that the letter be included in the Council packet as an exhibit for the hearing. Councilmember Kasper announced that Community Transit is extending an invitation to their Citi- zens' Advisory Committee meeting on June 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Yacht Club. Councilmember Kasper inquired if there are any conditions to the quit claim deed [Item (J) on the Consent Agenda] from Brian and Delores Buchea for additional right-of-way on 7th Avenue South. Mr. Hahn replied negatively. Councilmember Wilson requested that the striping on Sunset Avenue be repainted. Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills said all repainting in the City will be completed by June 15. Councilmember Wilson requested that the property on 84th be investigated regarding the removal of junk cars. Councilmember Wilson welcomed Student Representative Nigel Euling to the City Council. He said the Council is interested in his perspective and encouraged his input. Councilmember Nordquist said he felt that Mr. Snyder's memo dated June 3 regarding training and review sessions for public hearing requirements and the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine was appro- priate. Councilmember Nordquist noted that Dr. Hyatt is retiring, and a dinner meeting will be held on July 22. He said he thought it would be appropriate if a resolution was written and read that evening in her honor. Councilmember Nordquist said there were two interesting articles in the Enterprise last week. One reported that the duck ordinance has passed in Mountlake Terrace. Ile said he spoke with legal counsel who indicated that there is no fine for feeding the ducks on the City of Edmonds side of the lake. The other article referred to the heavy overflow of the pump station. Council - member Nordquist requested that Staff keep the Council updated regarding the City's participation in the payment for a pump. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER HALL'S AB- SENCE FROM LAST WEEK'S COUNCIL MEETING, MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Jaech asked if Yost Pool will open on time. She said she received a telephone call from the parent of a teenager inquiring if his/her job is still available. Councilmember Jaech said the minutes of the Planning Board meeting last week did not reflect that the public was invited. She recommended that a general invitation be extended for future work meetings. Ms. Block said a general invitation is always posted. Councilmember Jaech clarified a statement she made at a Council meeting two weeks ago regarding the Code enforcement position. She said she personally objected to Staff time being spent at D- OAT, plain Streets, Chamber of Commerce events, Rotary, etc., when she referred to time spent outside and not general Staff and their duties, The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. EDMONOS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 JUNE 10, 1986 not covered by this replacement fund are the four staff vehicles. A minor change must be made in the existing City Code to allow all Fire Department vehicles to be placed in the City's Equipment Rental Fund. Councilmember Kasper inquired why the four staff vehicles were not included in the Equipment Rental Fund previously. Chief Weinz said the previous administration did not want them included. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE 2568 PLAC- ING FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF VEHICLES IN THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor Naughten said he sent a memo to Councilmembers regarding review of the Code chapter on housing for the elderly. He inquired how the Citizens' Committee should be structured to review the chapters for clarification. Councilmember Ostrom recommended that the issue be fully settled before further discussions are pursued. Councilmember Hall asked City Attorney Scott Snyder what posture the Council should take at this time regarding the public. Mr. Snyder said the actual substantive issue should not be discussed unless further notification is given. One of the is- sues raised by the Hearing Examiner and appellants was a Conditional Use Permit, which was not addressed by the Council so the Council must readvertise. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if the City could simply advertise for the decision. Mr. Snyder said further deliberations on the issue could be advertised with notice to the parties through the normal written process. He cautioned the Council not to discuss the issues substantively until a decision has been reached. Council - member Ostrom inquired if the Council should refrain from discussing the Conditional Use Permit only. Mr. Snyder said the Council's duty will not be complete until it receives the Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law. The Council concurred to refrain from discussing chapter clarifica- tion until this issue is resolved. Mr. Snyder suggested that continued deliberations be scheduled to dispose of: 1) the Conditional Use Permit regarding excavation, 2) motion from the applicant to reconsider, and 3) request from the applicant to allow Councilmember Hall to review the record and participate by her vote. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if the Council would encounter problems because of Councilmember Hall's participation in light of the fact that she received phone calls from the public. Mr. Snyder said he would like to discuss this issue substantively in the Council's deliberation. Councilmember Jaech clarified that the Council will be discussing the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Snyder said the Council can permit Councilmember Hall's participation to vote on the Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law. Council President Hall set the Council deliberations on excavation for July 15, 1986. Mayor Naughten invited the Council to dinner on June 24 at 8:30 p.m. to review the citizen survey findings. Mayor Naughten noted that the Council received a letter from the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations. He said they requested a resolution on racial equality and religious freedoms. Councilmember Jaech acknowledged that the Council received the letter. Mayor Naughten asked the Councilmembers if they had any comments regarding the Council room con- figuration. Councilmember Dwyer said the seating arrangement was undesirable, and he described the faults in it. It will be modified. COUNCIL Council President Hall suggested that the podium be relocated closer to the Council. Council President Hall welcomed the new Student Representative, Nigel Euling, from Meadowdale High School. She announced that the dedication of the City's historical marker at 2 p.m. on June 14 at the American Legion Hall. Council President Hall noted that the Council Resource Assistant has submitted her resignation effective July 3, 1986, She reported that the Council received a reply in response to the Coun- cil's request from AWC as follows: "All that is needed to enact a Staff position separate from the Mayor's control is to write a resolution to the same effect and submit it to the AWC Resolu- tion Committee before June 25 at 10 a.m.". AWC will then lobby the legislature to adapt the EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page % JUNE 10, 1986 change. She inquired what the Council's preference was. The Council agreed that should be pur- sued but it could take a long time to accomplish. It was agreed to go to an agency previously discussed to provide a Council Secretary. Councilmember Jaech suggested another way would be to select a person and have her work through that agency. The Council further agreed to title the position "Council Secretary". Mr. Snyder referred to a subdivision currently being heard by the Hearing Examiner and said be- cause the issue has been pending for over one and a half years plus the fact that the appellants will be out of town in August, the parties of the appeal of the subdivision and SEPA determina- tion for the Hanchett subdivision are requesting that the Council hold a special hearing solely for this issue the week of July 22nd. Council President Hall set the hearing for July 22, 1986. Mayor Naughten adjourned the meeting at 10 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUN- CILMEMBER HALL, TO REOPEN THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Hall referred to a letter the City Clerk was holding from Dorothy Petrich to the Council regarding the Hanchett hearing. Mr. Snyder suggested that the letter be included in the Council packet as an exhibit for the hearing. Councilmember Kasper announced that Community Transit is extending an invitation to their Citi- zens' Advisory Committee meeting on June 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Yacht Club. Councilmember Kasper inquired if there are any conditions to the quit claim deed [Item (J) on the Consent Agenda] from Brian and Delores Buchea for additional right-of-way on 7th Avenue South. Mr. Hahn replied negatively. Councilmember Wilson requested that the striping on Sunset Avenue be repainted. Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills said all repainting in the City will be completed by June 15. Councilmember Wilson requested that the property on 84th be investigated regarding the removal of junk cars. Councilmember Wilson welcomed Student Representative Nigel Euling to the City Council. He said the Council is interested in his perspective and encouraged his input. Councilmember Nordquist said he felt that Mr. Snyder's memo dated June 3 regarding training and review sessions for public hearing requirements and the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine was appro- priate. Councilmember Nordquist noted that Dr. Hyatt is retiring, and a dinner meeting will be held on July 22. He said he thought it would be appropriate if a resolution was written and read that evening in her honor. Councilmember Nordquist said there were two interesting articles in the Enterprise last week. One reported that the duck ordinance has passed in Mountlake Terrace. He said he spoke with legal counsel who indicated that there is no fine for feeding the ducks on the City of Edmonds side of the lake. The other article referred to the heavy overflow of the pump station. Council - member Nordquist requested that Staff keep the Council updated regarding the City's participation in the payment for a pump. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER HALL'S AB- SENCE FROM LAST WEEK'S COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Jaech asked if Yost Pool will open on time. She said she received a telephone call from the parent of a teenager inquiring if his/her job is still available. Councilmember Jaech said the minutes of the Planning Board meeting last week did not reflect that the public was invited. She recommended that a general invitation be extended for future work meetings. Ms. Block said a general invitation is always posted. Councilmember Jaech clarified a statement she made at a Council meeting two weeks ago regarding the Code enforcement position. She said she personally objected to Staff time being spent at D- DAT, Main Streets, Chamber of Commerce events, Rotary, etc., when she referred to time spent outside and not general Staff and their duties. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. AJACJELINE G.4ARR�E��TT, City Clerk LARRY S. NAUGHTEN, Mayor EDMONJS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page JUNE 10, 1986