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05/05/1998 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES MAY 59 1998 Following a Special Meeting at 6:30 p.m. to interview the candidate for the Interim Fire Chief position, the Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Barbara Fahey in the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street. The meeting was opened with the flag salute. ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Barbara Fahey, Mayor Gary Haakenson, Council President Dave Earling, Councilmember Michael Plunkett, Councilmember Jim White, Councilmember Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember ABSENT John Nordquist, Councilmember 1. APPROVAL OF AGE ND STAFF PRESENT Kevin Taylor, Assistant Fire Chief Robin Hickok, Police Chief Paul Mar, Community Services Director Rob Chave, Planning Manager James Walker, City Engineer Mike Blackburn, Police Sergeant James Fearn, City Attorney Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jeannie Dines, Recorder Mayor Fahey requested the addition of a Proclamation in Recognition of Scandinavian Festival Days in Addition to Edmonds to the agenda as Item 4A. Agenda COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, TO ADD A PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL DAYS IN EDMONDS TO THE AGENDA AS ITEM 4A. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember White pulled Item B from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER WHITE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, FOR APPROVAL OF THE REMAINING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The agenda items approved are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL Approve Maim I 'Warrants (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #21468 THRU #24694 FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 27,1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $236,692.49 Cabaret Dance (D) APPROVAL OF CABARET DANCE LICENSE FOR GOLDIE'S EDMONDS License IHwy 99 (E) UPDATE ON HIGHWAY 99 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO (Project SIGN MODIFIED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 5, 1998 Page 1 N'v'TP (F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Power WITH WOOD/HARBINGER FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT POWER Transfer Project TRANSFER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (G) ORDINANCE NO. 3211 AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY rd. #3211 DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS TO -WIT: Lot Line SECTION 20.75.050 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT _=APPLICATIQN; SECTION 20.75.075 d'ustment I ; SECTION 20.75.065(F) APPEAL OF ST FE DF N; SECTION 20.75.085 REVIEW_ CR TER1A; SECTION 20.75.100 kRELIMAR APPROVAL - TIME LIMIT; SECTION 20.75.150 WAIVER OFSURVEY; SECTION 20.75.158 SHORT PL - STAFF ; SECTION 20.105.010 A 12PEALABLE DECISIONS; AND DELETING SECTION 20.75.060 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT - PLAT REO 1[, iRii MENTS blympic View Dr. (H) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Retaining WITH REID MIDDLETON, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE OLYMPIC VIEW Wall DRIVE RETAINING WALL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Ian_?- B;--Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of April 28, 1998 Councilmember White requested the first sentence of the second paragraph from the bottom on page 13 be corrected to read, "Councilmember White asked if there was anything Edmonds could do as part e unilaterally apart from Medic 7 to address "a little slow" response." Approve 4/28 COUNCILMEMBER WHITE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VAN Minutes as HOLLEBEKE, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 28, Amended 1998, AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. 3. AUDIENCE Public Mark Murdock, 21629 81st Avenue W, Edmonds, who was representing his neighborhood, said they Safety have had gunshots on their street twice in the last six months. He explained their street is a quiet cul-de- Concems - sac had no problems in 19 years, until a new tenant moved in a year ago at the end of the street. Since 8151 Ave. W. that time, there have been 11 car burglaries, one house burglary, tagging, graffiti, drug trafficking, threats, fights, beating with baseball bats, racing cars, fireworks, squealing tires, drunken parties, helicopters, visits from the DEA, the FBI and K-9 units, drive -by shootings, retaliation, and the police have visited the house over 100 times. He discussed the situation with the landlord, who will try to proceed with eviction. He said incidents involving the police are not reported on the news or in the newspaper. He said the residents are prisoners in their own homes and asked what could be done. -He commented the police have indicated they can only reveal information to the owner of the house because it is an ongoing investigation. He said seeing the police "digging bullets out of trees in front of this house" upset the residents in the neighborhood. Mayor Fahey asked Police Chief Hickok to address this issue following public comments (Funding Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, said he has submitted funding requests for a youth 1Eiequest— baseball tournament in Edmonds each year since 1991. He pointed out a promotional event such as the (Baseball Poumament baseball tournament would bring people to the City and result in increased exposure and increased revenue. He reported City staff is working with the School District on mitigation fees. Councilmember Miller advised the City is accepting community grant applications until May 22, 1998. Ted Hikel, 3820 191st Place SW, Lynnwood, favored improvements in Medic 7 response, noting recent Medic 7 statistics indicated 72% of calls at night in Edmonds are responded to within 8 minutes. He favored an 8-minute response 80% of the time, the American Heart Association standard as well as the State of Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 5, 1998 Page 2 Washington standard. He was also in favor of increasing the nighttime response from 48.5% to 80% in the area covered by the second Medic unit (which does not operate during the evening hours) whether by staffing the second unit 24 hours per day or finding another solution. He asked for the Council's support via their representative on the Medic 7 Board to extend the service so all may benefit from this vital service He said the Lynnwood Council has indicated they will provide this service alone if necessary but he believed it was important to continue cooperation on Medic 7. He also thanked the Council for having such lovely beaches. Complaint Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, referred to his memo to Community Services Director Regarding (LLackackof Mar regarding a complaint filed with the City Paul din ld expressed concern with the lack of service an Service provided by City staff. He explained he reported a violation to City staff and filed a complaint at their direction. City staff visited the site that day but then nothing further was done. After making several frustrating telephone calls, he wrote a letter to Mr. Mar and Mayor Fahey. He questioned how long it should take to get an answer to a complaint filed regarding a "blatant" violation of the City Code (it has now been two weeks). He summarized he was disappointed in the City's response to his complaint. Mel Critchley, 705 Driftwood Place, Edmonds, expressed concern with the Mayor's "attack" on his personal integrity several weeks ago and said two citizens spoke on his behalf in subsequent weeks requesting an apology which was never made. He regretted this incident had occurred. He referred to (Purchase of Mayor Fahey's memo regarding the proposed purchase of tidelands from Waterfront Park Associates, Tidelands and said facts had been omitted from her letter. He commented if Mr. Macaulay had done the original appraisal, the property likely would have been appraised at $150,000, there would have been no other problems, and the property could have been purchased for that price. Police Chief Hickok said the earlier speaker, Mr. Murdock, was referring to three different cases, one of ;sponse to which occurred almost a year ago, a walk -by shooting at Chase Lake Elementary. The police determined Nic Safety who they believe shot the gun but one witness refuses to testify. Until that individual agrees to testify, Concerns the case is at a dead end. The most recent two cases, one began at an apartment complex off 218th, Raised which involved a group of juveniles and an assault with a baseball bat. The individual has been identified and arrests are pending. Some of the juveniles involved in the baseball incident then went to Mr. Murdock's neighborhood and did a drive -by shooting. The shooter has not been identified but it appears to involve the same group involved in the walk -by shooting a year ago. The police were "digging bullets out of trees" in front of the house to refute statements that it was only a warning; tracking indicates the shooters were trying to fire the bullets into the house. As soon as more information is gathered, those individuals will be charged with assault. He said there was little other information that could be revealed as it is an ongoing investigation, acknowledging this was frustrating for residents to be told. He said the same group of youth is loosely tied to the Esperance homicide and the armed robbery at 7-11, which was solved a month ago. He said the investigation is hampered because the youth will not talk to the police. Mayor Fahey said the Police Department will continue to pursue this matter and try to bring resolution to the bigger issue of safety of the neighborhood. She said the City has an active community oriented police department and this was the first time she has heard of a serious problem that has taken this long to resolve. Presenlalion y Madrona 4. I'REsEN'rATIQN BY MAI&ONA SCHOOL STUDENTS chool r .odciiis Mayor Fahey advised four students from Madrona School would make a presentation regarding SAVE, ,nVrf Students Against Violence Everywhere. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 5, 1998 Page 3 Kate Bagley, Claire Moellenberndt, Maria Dalbotten, and Robin Schmaus, introduced their social studies teacher Wendy Ubank, and principal Carmen Hadreas, and David Perlman. Mr. Schmaus displayed a billboard with headlines of violence that has occurred in the last month, which illustrates the seriousness of this problem. Ms. Moellenberndt said Madrona SAVE chapter's original proposal was to organize a trip to Jonesboro, Arkansas, to assist students in their time of need. However, after several violent deaths involving teens in the community, they realized Jonesboro was closer to home than previously considered; statistics reveal that a teen is more likely to die from their hand or that of another teen than any other disease. She noted no major action has been taken against these deaths; tolerating it allows future deaths to occur. She said the primary recommendation of the Police Department is investing in prevention, which SAVE also proposes. She said there is a great deal of hope for local youth but action must be taken. Ms. Dalbotten proposed a Day of National Concern on October 8 which the entire City would be involved in. Ms. Moellenberndt said 52,000 students participated in the Day of National Concern last year, this year they would like to have the entire community participate. She referred to the pledges signed by students stating they would not participate in violence of any kind and said last year 600 of the 700 students at their school pledged to non -violence last year. Several students also participated in a march in Seattle and a presentation regarding violence. She suggested a delegation of students march to a designated location in Edmonds this year for a similar event which could also include local speakers. Ms. Dalbotten said this may inspire other students to start SAVE chapters in their schools which may assist in decreasing violence. She also suggested the City consider a recreation center that would be open 3:00 p.m. to 8:00/9:00 p.m., the time most violent crimes occur. She suggested former Edmonds- Woodway High School be considered as a location. She said sponsors could include SAVE chapters and community clubs who could raise funds for activities and provide adult supervision. Ms. Moellenberndt concluded "over the next few months, everyone will be talking about Edmonds in Bloom; we would like to be the blossoms you save." Mayor Fahey expressed her appreciation for the students speaking on this issue, taking the initiative to create the SAVE chapter at their school, and encouraging other schools to create a SAVE chapter to bring this message to all youth. She noted a presentation regarding the Youth Services Program in Edmonds was scheduled later on the agenda. She informed the students they could count on the Council for a partnership as they encourage the dissemination of the SAVE philosophy. She agreed to issue a proclamation declaring October 8, 1998, as a Day of National Concern and offered to assist in plans to make this an Edmonds event. Council President Haakenson thanked the students for speaking to the City on this worthwhile project. He suggested the students encourage Mr. Perlman to call him to determine what, in addition to the Mayor's proclamation, could be done to observe the Day of National Concern. Scandinavia 4A. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIUNG SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAI. DAY IN_FI)M iNDS (Festival Day Mayor Fahey explained the Sons of Norway were sponsoring the Scandinavian Festival in Edmonds for the third year. She noted Edmonds is becoming known as a town of festivals which brings the public to the City, many of whom later return. She read the proclamation declaring Saturday, June 6, 1998, as Scandinavian Festival Day in Edmonds. She introduced Glen Werner, Lodge President, lodge member Bob Stevenson and Vice President Erlean Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson said they expect up to 1,000 people for the festival. On behalf of the Edmonds Sons of Norway Lodge, he presented Mayor Fahey with a Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 5, 1999 Page 4 certificate of recognition for her support of the Scandinavian Festival and declaring her a special member of the Edmonds lodge. He also presented her with a Sons of Norway banner. .nterim Fire 5. CONFIRMATION OF INTERIM FIRE CHIEF bier Mayor Fahey said when the City explained the reason an interim fire chief was being sought was due to the consolidation study that is taking place which may result in the consolidation of some fire services in Snohomish County. She noted one of the barriers to successful consolidation is the possibility of several people filling the same position and the possibility some may lose their position. Hiring an interim fire chief was an opportunity to address this possibility, at least until a decision is made regarding consolidation. If it is determined consolidation is not possible, a permanent fire chief will be hired. She explained 12 applicants applied for the interim fire chief position, all of whom had impressive experience and credentials. She interviewed five of the applicants and four were brought to a committee interview, all of whom were held in high regard by those participating in the process. The person selected was a former fire chief, Ronald Haworth, who has been retired for three years but was willing to temporarily serve the City of Edmonds and assist in the challenges facing the City in the next few months. She thanked Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Taylor for his assistance in persuading Mr. Haworth to consider this position. She described Mr. Haworth's background which included working in Selah and serving as Fire Chief in Redmond, Puyallup, as well as Fire District 10 where he retired three years ago. Mayor Fahey pointed out Mr. Haworth is knowledgeable in consolidation, Emergency Medical Services, construction of fire facilities, equipment purchases, etc. She said the City was extremely fortunate to be able to utilize the services of Mr. Haworth as an interim fire chief. She said the Council met with Mr. Haworth prior to the Council meeting and she requested the Council confirm the appointment of Mr. Haworth as interim fire chief. COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF RONALD W. HAWORTH AS EDMONDS' INTERIM FIRE CHIEF. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Van Hollebeke commented the City is uniquely privileged to have a man of this quality willing to serve the City on an interim basis and was delighted he had been appointed. Mayor Fahey invited Mr. Haworth and his wife, Carolyn, to join her at the podium and then swore in Mr. Haworth as the City's Interim Fire Chief. Mayor Fahey introduced Mrs. Carolyn Haworth and thanked her for the support she provides and recognized the support provided by all firefighters' spouses. Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Taylor recalled Fire Chief Haworth had welcomed him to a fire department several years ago and was excited to welcome him to the Edmonds Fire Department. He presented Fire Chief Haworth with a special Fire Department key chain along with the keys to the Fire Chief s vehicle. Mayor Fahey advised Fire Chief Haworth would report immediately (tomorrow) so he could begin participating in fire consolidation discussions as well as other issues. Mayor Fahey recognized the numerous firefighters present and invited them to join Fire Chief Haworth at the podium. Fire Chief Haworth said he planned to leave at the end of the interim period, but would do the best job possible during the interim period. He observed the City would be receiving new equipment soon and everything possible would be done to get it into service and operational within the community as soon as possible after its receipt. He recognized issues during the next six months would include developing specifications for a ladder truck, working on the 1999 budget, labor contract negotiations, and fire station construction and design. He noted although not all issues would be resolved during the interim period, Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 5, 1998 Page 5 progress would be made. He said he came out of retirement due to his belief that the community needs an interim fire chief that can begin work the first day. He felt it was also important that the City be able to hire an interim fire chief who did not expect to be retained. He was willing to have his contract extended at the end of they interim period if issues are not resolved during that time. He advised he will meet with the Mayor and with Fire Department personnel tomorrow. ,Alliance for 6. REPORT ON EDMONDS ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Economic Develop- ment Michael Kunz, Executive Director of the Edmonds Alliance for Economic Development, reported on the activity of the Alliance. He described the background of the Alliance, which is a non-profit organization governed by an Executive Board comprised of the Port of Edmonds, City of Edmonds, Chamber of Commerce, and recently expanded to include health care, education, small business and development. He said the Alliance is supported by the founding partners (the Port of Edmonds, City of Edmonds, Chamber of Commerce) and increasingly supported by local businesses; year-to-date approximately 60 business are involved with the Alliance. Their support includes general support as well as project specific support. He noted numerous community groups such as the Arts Commission, Downtown Retailers, Edmonds Ambassadors, are also involved in the Alliance and donate in -kind services and time. He said the vision of the Alliance is to build a vigorous business climate that supports and enhances the unique character of Edmonds. Methods of accomplishing the vision include forming strong links among stakeholders and community organizations, promoting existing and new business, building a framework for involvement, fostering a community vision of Edmonds, and promoting Edmonds locally and regionally. Mr. Kunz explained the three goals identified in the Alliance's 1998 Business Plan were, 1) promote business growth in Edmonds, 2) market Edmonds as a tourist destination, and 3) develop a strategic action plan. Achievement of Goal 1 includes marketing materials such as Edmonds Visitors Guide, Calendar of Events, Edmonds pocket map, kiosk, and demographic and economic profit for existing as well as new businesses. He displayed a photograph of the community kiosk which was constructed by the Port of Edmonds which will highlight community events, promote local businesses, encourage day visits and overnight stays, and will include a business directory, advertising space for local businesses, map, telephone, community brochures, and community event posters. There has also been interest expressed by local businesses for additional kiosks throughout the City. The strategy to achieve Goal 2 (marketing Edmonds as a tourist destination) is to promote Edmonds as a unique place to visit and shop; to do this the Friendliest Town on Puget Sound Theme has been developed, advertising and public relations, and exhibitions (which Edmonds Ambassadors and other volunteers have assisted with). He said there has been interest in expanding on this theme to develop a friendliest person in Edmonds program. He explained advertising strategies include promoting Edmonds locally, regionally, and nationally; highlights include NW Travel and Seattle Magazine, holiday radio promoting Edmonds for shopping, Kingston and Kitsap newspapers, as well as Cascadia Magazine. The Public relations strategy is intended to reach tour operators and content providers (magazines); highlights include a recent bus tour, stories in NW Travel and Evening Magazine, and trade show exhibitions. Goal 3 (develop a strategic action plan) is a longer range goal and will include development of a vision of Edmonds - what it should look like economically and architecturally in the year 2000 and beyond, and conducting a community audit. Mr. Kunz displayed a graph of hotel/motel tax which illustrated $48,000 was collected in 1995, $56,000 in 1996 (the year the Alliance was formed), and $64,000 in 1997. He said they like to think the Alliance Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 5, 1998 Page 6 had a small part in increasing the hotel/motel tax revenue. He displayed a graph of the off-season hotel/motel tax which illustrated a 10% increase in the first quarter of 1997 over the same period in 1996 and a 17% increase in the first quarter of 1998 over the first quarter in 1997. Council President Haakenson asked if the 60 businesses that participate in the Alliance provide financial support. Mr. Kunz said yes, 15 businesses have joined as co-sponsors of economic development and 40 have contributed toward the kiosk. Council President Haakenson asked him to provide written documentation regarding funds that have been raised. Mr. Kunz said approximately $3,000 has been raised year-to-date. Council President Haakenson asked Mr. Kunz to provide information regarding how this corresponded with goals discussed last year. Councilmember Earling asked him to include an update on the goals and timelines established last year along with the information requested by Council President Haakenson. Councilmember Van Hollebeke left the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Au 1 •brei IWIMM41MIJ E Planning Manager Rob Chave explained the Comprehensive Plan amendment process for this property as well as the properties in the next three agenda items. The notice indicated the Comprehensive Plan map amendment would be followed by a rezone to bring zoning into compliance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Chave displayed a vicinity map and identified the property. He explained the requested action was a rezone from multifamily residential (RM-1.5) to community business (BC). He explained when the Comprehensive Plan was amended last year, there were several requests for changes to the Comprehensive Plan designation by either the property owner or because the existing use did not match the Comprehensive Plan designation or zoning map. When discussing the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, staff indicated the changes to the Comprehensive Plan map would be followed by a rezone process. Following the Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezone hearings were held before the Planning Board which were noticed to property owners within 300 feet. He said it is anticipated the Comprehensive Plan amendment process and rezone will be combined next year. He said a note was included on the notification to property owners that this action was the conclusion of the Comprehensive Plan amendment process. He said there was a lot of testimony during the Comprehensive Plan process, but there was practically none at the Planning Board rezone hearings. He attributed this to citizens' awareness that the rezone was a follow-up to the Comprehensive Plan amendment. He said the action requested on each rezone request was for the Council to direct the City Attorney's office to prepare an ordinance to complete the action. He noted the Council packet included a verbatim transcript of the Planning Board hearing as well as the Planning Board recommendation. COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, TO APPROVE THE PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION ADD DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA TO APPROVE THE REQUESTED REZONE. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Van Hollebeke was not present for the vote.) Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 5, 1998 Page 7 8. D R M HE Rezone - 22815 TO APPROVE A PRO POSED RELONF., OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22815 ED IONDS Edmonds WAY FROM —MULTIFAMILY R p Way IMPLEMENT-MED E SIVE - li n • City of EdmondsPart i' File R-98-7 Division I File Planning Manager Rob Chave displayed a vicinity map and identified the property. He explained the original Comprehensive Plan amendment included the property to the west; however that designation was not changed by the Council. The property proposed to be rezoned is the portion formerly occupied by the Montessori school. He recalled it was indicated at the Comprehensive Plan hearings that this portion of the property should be redesignated and the remainder of the property should be studied again by the Planning Board. The Planning Board recommended a rezone from Multifamily to Planned Business. COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, TO APPROVE THE PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA TO APPROVE THE REQUESTED REZONE. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Van Hollebeke was not present for the vote.) Rezone - 9. !ELOSED RECD-RD1ET THE RE ND N E ' O 8517-8529 TO APPROVELA❑ EZO THE PROPERTIESLOCATED AT 8 1- 238'h St. SW STREET SOUTHWES1I i'ilc R-98-8 (RM3-)TO IMPLEMENT T TRF.IiEN. , PLAY-1-Allplicanid City o Edmonds,•Planning Division 1 File No. R-98-81 Planning Manager Rob Chave explained, similar to the previous two rezone requests, a hearing before the Planning Board regarding this rezone was advertised to property owners within 300 feet. No testimony was provided and the Planning Board recommended approval of the rezone from Single Family (RS-8) to Multifamily Residential (RM-3). He noted the record reflects an acknowledgment that there are existing duplexes on the property. COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, TO APPROVE THE PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA TO APPROVE THE REQUESTED REZONE. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Van Hollebeke was not present for the vote.) Rezone - 10. CLOSED RECORD MEETING ON THE RECOMNENDATIQN F I .23726100" TO APPROU A PROWED F F" IE P R IELOCATED AT 23726 1 2 loot. AVENUE WEST AND Q14 238TH 5'�'UET S ]TTT)nST FROM SINGLE-FAMILY(RS-8) Tel Fit s9t. -9 I I p E ' THE I] PTED OMP NS (File R-98-9 PLAN(Applicant: City of Edmond nni i inn o R-9 - Planning Manager Rob Chave recalled the Comprehensive Plan hearing as well as the Planning Board record indicated the northern portion of the parcel was already occupied by a gas station and the southern portion by a dentist. He said the proposed rezone would bring the existing land use into compliance and approval was recommended by the Planning Board. COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON, TO APPROVE THE PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 5, 1998 Page 8 CONSENT AGENDA TO APPROVE THE REQUESTED REZONE. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Van Hollebeke was not present for the vote.) nth 11. WHI QN YOUTH SERVICES UNIT .YiCCs [lnit Police Chief Robin Hickok explained when he joined the police department in 1973, a juvenile officer handled most runaways and crimes against youth. Over the years and throughout the 1980's, these duties were divided among detectives with specialties in specific areas. The City's D.A.R.E. program began in 1985/1986, and was the second police department in the State to have D.A.R.E. The next year an Edmonds officer and a Lynnwood officer taught the D.A.R.E. program in all 17 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District and were the drivers behind D.A.R.E. programs in Snohomish County. A few years ago the concept of a specialized unit in the police department arose which resulted in the formation of the Youth Services Unit in July 1996. He explained 20 years ago there were over 400 burglaries per year; there are now only between 150-200 burglaries per year even with the 12,000 - 14,000 population increase during that time. Twenty years ago, most burglaries were committed by youth; now car prowls are the most common and there are few juvenile house burglaries. He said the difference between the youth in the 70's and 80's and today is the amount of violence; he pointed out the youngest suspect in the 7-11 robbery is 13-14 years old. He commented on the recent homicide just outside the City limits involving youth and the increased violence at schools, much of which is unreported. He said there have been guns on campus and threats about bringing guns on campus. The direction of the Youth Services Unit is a proactive approach --trying to determine why youth are committing these crimes. He said a group of community members, primarily professionals who work with youth, are meeting every 3-4 months to discuss issues and assist police in exploring new directions. Police Sergeant Mike Blackburn said the Youth Services Unit is an innovative approach to law enforcement unlike the traditional method that involved judicial intervention which has been less effective with today's youth. The Youth Services Unit involves innovative funding including local and federal grant funds. Due to the dependence on outside support and anticipation over the effectiveness of this approach, a mission statement was developed --"Through community partnership, we strive to significantly enhance each child's ability to make life -affirming choices, thereby allowing them the opportunity to develop into responsible adults." He said the Youth Services Unit is making a serious commitment to the youth by being a presence in and outside of classrooms in every private and public school in the City, offering the accepted D.A.R.E. curriculum, offering first level counseling on all school campuses, offering student guidance when needed, offering parent outreach and support, maintaining general campus order, and faculty support. Sgt. Blackburn said the educational foundation of the Youth Services Unit is the D.A.R.E. curriculum. In an effort to determine the effectiveness of the D.A.R.E. program, every student who completed the program at both the elementary and middle school level was surveyed. Of the elementary students, 94% felt the D.A.R.E. program offered valuable information that would help them make good decisions about the use of drugs and alcohol; 88% felt the program provided information that would help them avoid resorting to violent behavior; 90% felt the D.A.R.E. program offered information that would help them avoid criminal behavior; 62% stated their involvement in the program prompted them to discuss the issues of drugs, alcohol, and violence with their parents; and 76% felt it was beneficial to have a school resource officer on campus. Of the middle school students, 93% felt the D.A.R.E. program offered valuable information that would help them make good decisions about the use of drugs and alcohol; 86% felt the D.A.R.E. program provided information that would help them avoid resorting to violent behavior; 85% felt the D.A.R.E. program offered information that would help them avoid criminal behavior; 86% felt the program offered information that would help them develop the skills and qualities needed to achieve good character; 62% stated their involvement in the program prompted them to Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 5, 1998 Page 9 discuss the issues of drugs, alcohol, and violence with their parents; and 80% felt it was beneficial to have a school resource officer on campus. Sgt. Blackburn said in addition to the D.A.R.E. program, the Youth Services Unit offers numerous unique activities such as counseling, guidance, and support for the family. He described a recent incident in which a high school student who developed a chemical dependence and had been suspended from school and left home was located by Youth Services Officers who assisted in re -introducing her to the community. When it became apparent the best option was an extensive treatment program offered in the mid -west, one of the Youth Services officers set up the treatment and accompanied the family to the mid -west. Sgt. Blackburn said he recently received a call from this individual who stated she had been clean and sober for six months and knew she would be okay. He described the additional activities the Youth Services Unit offers including parent education classes through Stevens Hospital, sponsoring the Edmonds Challenge - Run for the Kids (scheduled for August 15, 1998), the Edmonds Waterfront Festival, Soundwaves Beach Dance, presentations by Milton Creagh, and creating the Youth Services Advisory Committee. He listed community partners including Stevens Health Care, Edmonds School District, Chuck Olson Chevrolet, Lynnwood Honda, Edmonds Bingo, Frontier Bank, the Boeing Company, the Bank of Edmonds, Edmonds Home and Loan, Harbor Square Athletic club, Echelbarger Development, Select Homes, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bainbridge. Concluding his presentation, Sgt. Blackburn read a quote from a plaque given to him at the completion of a class, "A hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in or the kind of car I drove, but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child." He said this summed up the goal of the Youth Services Unit and he was convinced through continued community partnership, the lives of children will be effected and their development into responsible adults will be assisted. Mayor Fahey expressed her appreciation for Sgt. Blackburn's efforts to make the Youth Services Unit so successful. She said although it may sound like a lot is being invested, particularly in one child at a time, if that small investment is not made today, a bigger investment will be made in the future. She pointed out this was an investment in the adults of tomorrow who are the youth of today and the City was fortunate to have Sgt. Blackburn and the other officers involved in this program. Mayor Fahey commented last night's news included a report on a meeting in Tacoma regarding the benefit of the D.A.R.E. program and communities who are exploring eliminating the funding for the program. She hoped the Council would continue to support funding for the D.A.R.E. program as there is a great deal of community support for the program and she felt it was beneficial to the youth of Edmonds. Councilmember Miller complimented Police Chief Hickok for his continued support of the Youth Services Unit. Councilmember Miller said Sgt. Blackburn is an exceptional person with tremendous character and the City is fortunate to have him leading the Youth Services Unit. He said Sgt. Blackburn's commitment to the youth of the City is unmatched. Councilmember Miller said his support of D.A.R.E. funding was unwavering. 12. MAYOR'S REPORT Public Mayor Fahey reported the fences have been erected around the old City Hall campus and the next phase Safety of the capital facilities plan, development of public safety facilities, is moving forward. Demolition of Facilities buildings not currently in use as well as half of the Police and Fire Station will begin immediately. She noted the court and a large portion of the Police Department have been relocated to the old Community Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 5, 1998 Page 10 Services Building to allow demolition of half of the building to make way for the construction of the Fire Station. She looked forward to the completion of demolition so that ground could be broken for the new facility. Annual Mayor Fahey reported on the annual employee luncheon recognizing the ongoing efforts of staff. She Employee observed although a few citizens may criticize staff, not all citizens can be pleased all the time but most e eting were pleased most of the time and she was proud of the staff. She thanked Council President Haakenson and Councilmember Miller for attending the luncheon. 13. COUNCIL REPORT Council President Haakenson commented it was a pleasure to see the employees receiving awards. ldxcused COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER Absence EARLING, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER MILLER FROM THE APRIL 28 COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, COUNCILMEMBER MILLER ABSTAINED. (Councilmember Van Hollebeke was not present for the vote) Council President Haakenson wished Councilmember Miller a happy 40th birthday on Saturday. Council President Haakenson advised Councilmember Van Hollebeke's brother passed away last night and said the Council's thoughts and prayers were with him. Councilmember Miller observed the Council had several weighty issues on the April 28 agenda and complimented the Council and Mayor for working together on these issues V ronunity Councilmember Earling reminded the Council last year's budget process included allocation of $25,000 dnts for community grants. The deadline for grant application submittal is Friday, May 22; the first grants will be awarded in June and the remainder in October/November. The Finance Committee will review the applications and a recommendation brought to the Council. He encouraged those seeking funds to submit an application. 13allats-- Councilmember White observed all South Snohomish County residents should have received their mail- ASCI] in ballots for the Cultural Arts Stadium and Convention District vote. He said although the Council has l'ro alai been criticized for not taking a position on this issue, the Council took the position of letting the voters decide the issue for themselves --a good position to have taken. He urged citizens to vote and return ballots by May 19. Mayor Fahey wished Councilmember Miller a happy birthday. With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m. BARBARA S. FAHEY, MYOR 7SMDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK1 Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 5, 1998 Page 1 l AGENDA Revised 511198 LLLEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL 12:00Noon Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building 650 Main Street 7:00 -10:00 p.m. MAY 5, 1998 SPECIAL MEETING iNTER1i'i1 Fi8i111131a`pgTE:EDF2'7 Ff 11�fTER]1Vi'IRE'CF#(3R,OSiTiQN s;i':=`f"*i:s; I9K&LIPY11010 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 1998 (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #21468 THRU #24694 FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 27, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $236,692.49. (D) APPROVAL OF CABARET DANCE LICENSE FOR GOLDIE'S EDMONDS (E) UPDATE ON HIGHWAY 99 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN MODIFIED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOOD] HARBINGER FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT POWER TRANSFER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (G) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS TO -WIT: SECTION 20.75.050 LOT LfNE ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION; SECTION 20.75.065 PREI fMfNARY REVIE[N; SECTION 20.75.075 MODIFICATIONS; SECTION 20.75.065(F) APPEAL OF STAFF Qf~QIS_I_ON; SECTION 20.75.085 REVIEW CRITERIA; SECTION 20.75.100 PRELIMINARY APPROVAL -- TIME-LIM_Ii; SECTION 20.75.150 WAIVER.D( 5UBVEY; SECTION 20.75.158 SHORT PLAT - STAFF REVIEW; SECTION 20.105.010 APPEALABLE DEE IDS; AND DELETING SECTION 20.75.060 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT -PLAT REOUIR�MEt_€TS (H) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH REID MIDDLETON, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE RETAINING WALL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 3. AUDIENCE (3 minute limit per person) 4. (5 Min.) PRESENTATION BY MADRONA SCHOOL STUDENTS 5. (20 Min.) CONFIRMATION OF INTERIM FIRE CHIEF 6. (10 Min.) REPORT ON THE EDMONDS ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7. (10 Min.) CLOSED RECORD MEETING ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO APPROVE A PROPOSED REZONE OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 617-627 DAYTON STREET FROM MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-1.5) TO COMMUNITY BUSINESS (BC) TO IMPLEMENT THE ADOPTEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Applicant: City of Edmonds Planning Division / File No. R-98-6) 8. (15 Min.) CLOSED RECORD MEETING ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO APPROVE J PROPOSED REZONE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22815 EDMONDS WAY FROM MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-1.5) TO PLANNED BUSINESS (BP) TO IMPLEMENT THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Applicant: City of Edmonds Planning Division / File No. R-98-7) CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1998 Pace 2 of 2 9. (10 Min.) CLOSED RECORD MEETING ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO APPROVE A PROPOSED REZONE OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 8517-8529 238TH STREET SOUTHWEST FROM SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-3) TO IMPLEMENT THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Applicant: City of Edmonds Planning Division 1 File No. R-98-8) 10. (10 Min.) CLOSED RECORD MEETING ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO APPROVE A PROPOSED REZONE OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 23726 100111 AVENUE WEST AND 10014 2381" STREET SOUTHWEST FROM SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS (BN) TO IMPLEMENT THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Applicant: City of Edmonds Planning Division / File No. R-98-9) 11. (15 Min.) REPORT ON YOUTH SERVICES UNIT 12. (5 Min.) MAYOR'S REPORT 13. (15 Min.) COUNCIL REPORT Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at (425) 771-0245 with 24 hours advance notice for special accommodations. 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