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04/16/1991 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO APRIL 23, 1991 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 16, 1991 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 Larry Naughten, Mayor Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Roger Hertrich, Councilmember Jo -Anne Jaech, Councilmember William Kasper, Councilmember John Nordquist, Councilmember Jack Wilson, Councilmember rnNCFNT AgMA ABSENT STAFF Jeff Palmer, Art Housler, Admin. Svc. Director Council President Dan Prinz, Police Chief Bob Alberts, City Engineer Robert Chave, Planning Div. Mgr. Arvilla Ohlde, Parks & Rec. Mgr. Linda McCrystal, Arts,Coordinator Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager Gary McComas, Fire Marshal Peter Hahn, Comm. Svc. Director Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Margaret Richards, Recorder Items (E), (F), (G) and (H) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. (Item (K) was reconsidered during the Council portion of the meeting.) The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 2, 1991 CZ,eA •✓ (C) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM JOAN W. WILSON (AMOUNT UNKNOWN) �..ee (D) REJECTION OF BID OPENED MARCH 13, 1991 FOR AUTOMATED LETTERING SYSTEM, AND AUTHOR- IZATION TO CALL FOR REBID (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 26, 1991 CONSENT AGENDA) �I) APPROVAL OF TAXICAB LICENSE FOR GREEN RIVER HAULING, DBA PLAZA CAB, YELLOW CAB, AND NORTHWEST CAB P (J) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR RFQ FOR PREPARATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN (K) AUTHORIZATION TO SURPLUS UNASSEMBLED PARTS OF SURPLUS METAL BUILDING (L) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF SR-104 BATHROOM FIXTURES �(M) FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK ON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT METER STATION PROJECT BY LAKEVUE CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND SET 30 DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD �(N) APPROVAL OF DATE CHANGES (BY MINUTE ENTRY) TO WATERSHED DYNAMICS, INC. CONTRACT per,, APPROVAL OF POLICE LABOR AGREEMENT [ITEM (E) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] PR"" Councilmember Kasper did not feel money should be appropriated from the Council Contingency Fund �- for the proposed pay increase because there are adequate funds in the Salary Pool. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE POLICE LABOR AGREEMENT BUT THAT $18,525 EMANATE FROM THE SALARY POOL INSTEAD OF THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND. Administrative Services Director Art Housler explained that $221,000 was placed in the Salary Pool for pending contracts at the end of the year. A total of $106,091.00 is needed to fund the police agreement, and $18,525 must emanate from some source because the department currently has $87,566 in their budget. Councilmember Kasper recommended that $106,091.00 be appropriated from the Salary Pool. Mr. Housler noted that 6.5% was budgeted within the department for the $87,566. * MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER OPPOSED. *See Minutes 4-23-91, p2 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE BUDGETED PERSONAL COMPUTER FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT [ITEM (F) ON THE CON- SENT AGENDAJ AA--' btrACouncilmember Hertrich inquired why an NEC computer was selected over an IBM computer. Fire Marshal Gary McComas said the Computer Committee recommended the NEC computer because it has twice the memory, has a 5-1/4" disk, and the tape drive is much faster than a comparable IBM computer. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if the NEC has the ability to network with a tracking program for the Planning, Engineering, and Building Departments. Fire Marshal McComas replied affirma- tively. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE ITEM (F), AND THAT THE BALANCE OF MONEY BETWEEN THE $8,885.33 COST AND THE BUDGETED AMOUNT OF $10,000 BE PLACED BACK IN THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND. MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON TOWING/IMPOUND SERVICES ITEM (G) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the problems associated with Lynnwood were discussed in commit- tee. Councilmember Wilson said the problems were discussed extensively, and he was confident that those problems were resolved. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE ITEM (G). MOTION CARRIED. yrAUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH EDMONDS VISITORS BUREAU ($18,000) [ITEM (H) ON THE v ..��`"�' CONSENT AGENDA_ City Attorney Scott Snyder explained that the revisions made to the Edmonds Visitors Bureau (EVB) contract accomplished two things: 1) the contract reflects that the Port of Edmonds, Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Edmonds created the EVB, and the contract automatically expires if any of the parties do not appropriate funds for next year; and 2) employees of the EVB, Chamber of Commerce, or Port of Edmonds are not public employees or officials, and the Cham- ber indemnifies the City from any employee -related costs. Councilmember Wilson felt it was unnecessary to have a contract with the Port because he said the money was given to the Chamber by the City to administer as they deemed appropriate. Mayor Naughten said the Executive Committee of the EVB is comprised of a member from the Port, Chamber and City, and the contract includes all three agencies because the Executive Committee is to approve and budget all expenditures. Councilmember Wilson said there was a slight perception that the Port of Edmonds was the driving force, and he said, "I don't think we need that". Councilmember Hertrich noted that a discussion of the make-up of the EVB was scheduled on April 23, 1991. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO DISCUSS ITEM (H) FURTHER ON APRIL 23, 1991. MOTION CARRIED. AUDIENCE Mayor Naughten opened the audience portion of the meeting. Art Zoloth, 17006 - 76th Ave. W., speaking on behalf of the Neighbors Opposed to Sewage Emis- sions, said Edmonds residents in the area near the Lynnwood wastewater facility continue to suf- fer the effects of noise and odor pollution from the upgraded treatment plant. He said other treatment facilities, such as the Hyperion plant in Los Angeles, are able to operate without creating a blight in the adjacent area. To keep odors controlled, he said there is an ongoing, permanent quality control program which measures H99S readings at and near the plant. He request- ed that such monitoring be done at the Lynnwood plait and in the adjacent areas. Mr. Zoloth said the residents would appreciate a copy of the Brown & Caldwell documentation which spells out the scope of work charged to them on the Lynnwood contract and a copy of their recent findings. In order to insure that permanent engineering solutions are obtained rather than the quick fixes on the March 31st list provided by Loren Sand, he said the residents would like a full disclosure of any new schedule and completion dates if the time frame to correct deficiencies in odor and noise control is longer than anticipated. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 APRIL 16, 1991 Mr. Zoloth said wastewater effluent continues to spill onto the beach at Browns Bay from leaks in the outfall pipe. Additionally, the residents are still concerned about the six one -ton tanks of chlorine at the plant site. He said a presentation by the agency responsible for hazardous waste and/or the Fire Department on the risks to adjacent homeowners would be of value. Mr. Zoloth also requested a copy of the performance report required by the Department of Ecology one year form the time the plant becomes operational. Mr. Zoloth said although the City of Lynnwood has met neighbors' needs in terms of neighborhood meetings, the residents are interested in the outcome of those meetings. He said they do not have engineering skills and would like to know how the problem will be solved. Diane Brown, 17024 - 76th Ave. W., said the steps that Loren Sand from the City of Lynnwood has taken to investigate the problem seemed very peculiar to her. She said he has made many unan- nounced on -site visits to her property, sniffing the air, and has suggested that perhaps the problem emanates from the septic system on her property. She noted that she had expensive state- of-the-art pumping equipment that was required by the City of Edmonds. Ms. Brown wondered if Mr. Sands was making a genuine effort in finding a responsible solution because she believed he was looking for a reason to account for the problem that exonerates City of Lynnwood. Councilmember Dwyer assured Ms. Brown that the City was aware of the problem and the Council had discussed the issue at the Council's mini -retreat. Elaine Hamneryard, 9209 Olympic View Dr., said a decision was made by the City Council recently regarding land development that has affected her neighborhood. She inquired to whom she could speak with at the City to discuss the matter. Because Mayor Naughten was unsure of what decision Ms. Hamneryard was referring to, he asked her to contact him the next morning. Because several other people wished to speak on the subject of the Lynnwood Treatment Plant, City Attorney Scott Snyder noted that the City Council has a general rule that a public hearing not be held after someone has spoken on a subject under the audience portion -of the meeting. Mayor Naughten allowed two more people to speak on the subject. Kate Fernstrom, 7711 - 168th Pl. S.W., submitted photographs to the City Clerk for circulation to the Council of the effluent emanating from the Lynnwood Treatment Plant onto Browns Beach. Councilmember Hertrich said he would contact the Snohomish County Health Board the next day to discuss the problem. Neil Johnson, 7725 - 168th PI., requested assurance that the odor will be contained by an air handling system. He said the City of Edmonds has an obligation to insure that the Lynnwood Treat- ment Plant is operated in accordance with the Clean Air Act because the City of Edmonds contracts for 12% of its capacity. Mayor Naughten said the matter would be scheduled for review before the City Council on May 21, 1991. Natalie Shippen, 1022 Euclid, inquired when the poles and wires will be removed from the north side of Main Street between 2nd and 3rd to complete the undergrounding project. City Engineer Bob Alberts explained that the PUD has removed the poles with PUD wires and is waiting for GTE or the cable company to remove their wires before the remaining pole can be removed. He anticipated that the wires will be removed within the next three months. Ms. Shippen said it seemed to her that the fourteen months since the project has commenced was sufficient time to execute a minor contract. Mayor Naughten said Staff would look into the matter the following day. Councilmember Dwyer recommended that the commission be contacted rather than Staff. Mayor Naughten closed the audience portion of the meeting. PRESENTATION OF MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL ARTS FESTIVAL PURCHASE: AL WIDMER'S NORTHWEST MASKS Linda Goodrick, Edmonds Arts Commission, noted that Al Widmer was one of the three artists who iw- +-'"were selected at the 1990 Edmonds Arts Festival to compete for a commission in honor of the City's Centennial. She said a jury consisting of Mayor Naughten, Councilmember Nordquist, three Arts Commissioners, and one Arts Festival member met last November to interview the artists and selected the finalist, Al Widmer, because his Northwest Masks represent the City's history and native materials, as well as being a contemporary interpretation of Native American art. Ms. Goodrick said the guidelines that the jury used in selecting the artwork were that it be a sub- stantial quality piece, that it be educational to the community, and that it be sited in a public place. She noted that the artwork will be installed behind the reception area in the Community Services Building. Ms. Goodrick introduced Mr. Widmer and his wife, Marlene. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 APRIL 16, 1991 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON PUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT „i Bill Mahan, Puget Sound Regional Organizing Committee, reported that elected officials have voted to replace the Puget Sound Council Of Governments (COG) with an agency that will focus on trans- portation planning and which would be constituted in a different manner than the COG. Mr. Mahan said approval of the agreement was needed by yesterday, April 15, 1991, in order to meet federal and State deadlines for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) designation and transportation planning grant application process. He noted that thirty-one cities and counties have signed the interlocal agreement to date. The agreement, he said, calls for 60% of the juris- dictions in King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties to execute the agreement to become effec- tive, which represents 75% of the regional population. Mr. Mahan stated that F.A.U.S. and F.A.S. funding is allocated through a regional planning agen- cy. He noted that Edmonds generally receives $270,000 on an annual basis for transportation programs. He said if reorganization of the existing COG was not accomplished, approval of trans- portation programs would be submitted to the State rather than a regional planning agency. Mayor Naughten inquired about the composition of the new agency. Mr. Mahan said the COG is cur- rently made up of four subregional councils. The new agreement, he said, does away with the subregional councils. He noted that the bylaws require meetings to be held in the communities, rather than in Seattle, as was the practice of the COG. The Executive Board has been reorganized so that cities will achieve a much greater voting power. The Board has 19 votes, of which 10.5 will emanate from the cities and 8.5 from the counties. Mr. Mahan said Vision 20/20 will replace the subregional council for Snohomish County. Councilmember Dwyer inquired which of the cities that rescinded their membership from the COG have joined the new organization. Mr. Mahan replied Bellevue, Kirkland, Lynnwood, Redmond, Mount- lake Terrace, Mill Creek, Buckley, Fife and Fircrest. He said he was not aware of any cities that rescinded their memberships that have declined to participate in the new organization. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if meetings will be structured to avoid past problems of elected officials not being able to attend meetings because of the working hours in which they were sched- uled. Mr. Mahan replied affirmatively. He said elected officials were committed to create a technical committee of local planners, local city engineers, and county engineers to review the work program to insure that it is amenable to the various cities. Councilmember Dwyer inquired about the make-up of the staff of the new organization. Mr. Mahan said a new executive director will be hired who will develop a management team, but line staff will remain the same. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the new organization could intervene in the City of Edmonds ability to receive grant monies. Mr. Mahan said the bylaws of the new organization indicate that member agencies must qualify for funds. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the new organization would have the ability to intervene in the approval of a project if a jurisdiction did not participate in membership of the new organiza- tion. Mr. Mahan said it was his judgment that the mayors of cities belonging to the new organiza- tion would not exercise that kind of power. In response to Councilmember Hertrich's concern that a majority of money was allocated to transit and WSDOT projects in the previous administration, Mr. Mahan said the newly organized committee recognized the criticism that current agencies had in that the budget was developed by Staff in Seattle, and the committee wishes to have the staffs of the member jurisdictions develop the budget. Councilmember Jaech inquired if cities which do not wish to join the new organization could band together and form an interlocal agreement of their own. Mr. Mahan said there will only be one MPO in the region. Councilmember Jaech felt the new organization could potentially threaten the City's ability to obtain State funding, and she felt the City was almost being blackmailed into joining the organization. Mr. Mahan did not believe the local elected officials would penalize a jurisdiction if it did not belong to the new organization. Mayor Naughten said Staff would review the interlocal agreement and the Council would discuss it further on April 30th. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 APRIL 16, 1991 HEARING ON PROPOSED WALKWAY ON CASPERS ST., BETWEEN SUNSET AND 3RD AVE. City Engineer Bob Alberts noted that for several years, Staff has been reviewing ways to con- struct a sidewalk along Caspers Street to connect the sidewalks on Sunset Avenue to 3rd Avenue ' North. A number of inquiries were made with adjacent residents, and the general tone of the residents was that they prefer not to have a sidewalk and many would like to eliminate on -street parking. Mr. Alberts said Staff believes there is a need for a sidewalk and some on -street parking. Due to the maturity of the landscaping behind the existing street curbs, Staff explored options which would not cause a disruption to the residents' front yards and would keep overall impacts to a minimum. Mr. Alberts said Staff concluded that extending a sidewalk on the south side of the street could be accomplished by pouring a new curb on top of the existing street, utilizing the existing curb, and constructing an elevated sidewalk between the two curbs. This would narrow the street by approximately five feet and would eliminate parking on the south side of Caspers Street. Mr. Alberts noted that other minor modifications would also need to be made. He said the estimated cost, not using City crews, was $25,000, or $10,000 using City crews.' Staff recom- mended that City crews perform the work. Mr. Alberts said it is the recommendation of Staff to approve the proposed sidewalk plan, direct Staff to construct the sidewalk and needed changes, and appropriate $10,000 from the Arterial Street Fund 112 ending cash balance. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the proposal would impact the north side of Caspers Street in any manner. Mr. Alberts replied negatively. Councilmember Kasper inquired about the width of the road after improvements were made. Mr. Alberts replied between 28 to 30 feet, noting that there would be sufficient room for two-way traffic. Councilmember Kasper noted that the issue has been discussed for at least ten years in Community Services meetings because of the concern of an increase in pedestrian traffic in the area. In response to Councilmember Dwyer, Mayor Naughten said the proposal was drafted in an effort to improve pedestrian safety in the area. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. Betty Mueller, 209 Caspers St., said she called Mr. Chrisman after receiving a letter regarding the proposed improvements and asked him why the improvements were proposed, to which he respond- ed, "The City had money and if they didn't use it, they would lose it". Ms. Mueller said none of the residents on the north side of Caspers Street were in favor of a sidewalk on the north side. She said it was very difficult to get out of their driveways because the islands at 2nd and Caspers Street and 3rd and Caspers Street create a visual obstacle. She requested that they be removed. Mayor Naughten inquired if Ms. Mueller was in favor of a sidewalk on the south side with no park- ing on the south side of Caspers Street. Ms. Mueller said she was in favor of a sidewalk on the south side with no parking on the north side from 3rd to Sunset because there is ample off-street parking. Councilmember Hertrich suggested that a pedestrian path be striped, rather than constructed, to determine its feasibility and then budget a permanent sidewalk next year if it proves to be a viable solution. Andrew Martinis, 523 Maple St., said he walks on Caspers Street on a daily basis and finds it to be an extremely congested road. He was in favor of a pedestrian walkway and widening of the road. Mr. Martinis said Caspers Street is too narrow and is unsafe for pedestrians because of the num- ber of cars and speed in which they travel on that roadway. Mr. Martinis believed the area would be better served if Caspers Street were designated one-way and speed bumps were installed to slow traffic from Sunset Avenue because he said it was not designed for two-way traffic. Mr. Martinis did not believe a striped pedestrian path would solve the public safety issue. He thought it might be more dangerous to create a striped pedestrian path rather than construct a sidewalk because he said it would give pedestrians a false sense of security. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 APRIL 16, 1991 Robert Warfield, 206 Caspers St., said the traffic islands on Caspers Street create a visual impairment, which he believed would be the cause of an accident at some time in the future. Mr. Warfield said many nonresidents of Caspers Street park on Caspers Street to use the park, ferry service or beach area. He noted that construction of a sidewalk would eliminate parking on the south side of Caspers Street and would create even more of a parking problem. James Wassall, 342 Sunset Ave. N., said he owns a house on Caspers Street and was in support of a sidewalk, but he was concerned about the safety aspects because of the narrowness of the road as it exists at the present time and as it would exist if a sidewalk were constructed. Ed Caspers, 216 Caspers St., said there is limited parking on Caspers Street at the present time, and a sidewalk would only exacerbate the parking problem. He noted that there is a 7 foot City - owned right-of-way on the north side of Caspers Street. He suggested that a sidewalk be con- structed on that side or that the road be widened by 7 feet and the sidewalk constructed on the south side. He was frustrated because he said there is not enough off-street parking for resi- dents at the present time. Bob Caspers, 216 Caspers St., (father of Ed Caspers) said Caspers Street from Sunset to 3rd Ave- nue was granted to the City of Edmonds by his grandfather. He said the Council, in 1945, pur- chased 15 feet on the north side of Caspers Street in anticipation of future growth. Mr. Caspers said he could not imagine making the road any more narrow than it already is. Mr. Caspers said there is a 7 foot right-of-way on the north side of Caspers Street. He suggest- ed that the road be widened by 5 feet on the north side of the street if a sidewalk were to be constructed on the south side so that Caspers Street is not reduced in width. Hekum Dellaly (sp?), 127 Caspers, St., said the traffic islands on Caspers Street create a visual obstruction and make it difficult for residents to maneuver their cars onto the street from their driveways. Ms. Dellaly was unsure whether a sidewalk would serve any purpose. She believed Caspers Street should be designated one-way from Sunset Avenue and that speed bumps should be installed to im- prove public safety. Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember Kasper recommended that the issue be discussed at a Council Committee meeting. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER FOR DISCUSSION, TO ELIMINATE PARK- ING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CASPERS STREET AND PAINT A PATHWAY ON THE SOUTH SIDE AS A TEMPORARY MEASURE FOR ONE YEAR TO ASCERTAIN ITS EFFICACY. Councilmember Dwyer said he would not vote in favor of a walkway because he was unsure if it would improve public safety, but he was not prepared to eliminate parking because he said the City did not know what effect that would have on Caspers Street. Additionally, he felt the Coun- cil should ascertain the justification from the Engineer Department for the creation of the is- lands on Caspers Street. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER WITHDREW THE SECOND TO THE MOTION, CAUSING THE MOTION TO FAIL. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO REVIEW THE PROPOSAL AND ITS IMPACT AT A COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. CONTINUED COUNCIL DELIBERATION ON CLOSURE OF 238TH PLACE City Engineer Bob Alberts reported that on October 16, 1990, the City held a public hearing to 0?3� hear testimony regarding traffic concerns in the neighborhood of 238th Street Southwest and 240th Street Southwest, east of SR-99. Following the hearing, the Council directed Staff to install a barricade at 238th Place and report back to the Council in ninety days. The Council also ap- proved a review of the traffic concerns by Bell -Walker Engineers. Mr. Alberts said the Council received a report from Staff on February 3, 1991 on the impacts of the street closure. Staff reported that the Bell -Walker report was not completed at that time. He said the Council directed the barricade to remain and requested Staff to report back in April 1991. Mr. Alberts said since the February meeting, Staff met with residents who were in opposition to the barricade and then met with the residents as a combined group to discuss alternatives to the barricade. He said Staff and the residents agreed to a proposed program. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 APRIL/ 16, 1991 Engineering Coordinator Gordy Hyde reviewed the proposed program as follows: 1) remove the barricades; 2) restrict the speed of motorists entering 238th Place from 76th Avenue West by installing a temporary island; 3) install temporary chicanes where commercial and residential zoning splits on 238th Street West and 240th Street West; 4) install two speed bumps on the 78th Avenue alley; 5) designate the intersection of 238th Street Southwest and 78th Avenue West a three-way stop; 6) monitor and make necessary adjustments for a minimum of ninety days; 7) present a permanent plan to the Council if temporary improvements work. Reevaluate the need for a barricade or additional traffic restrictions if temporary improvements do not work. Mr. Hyde said Staff recommends the approval of the proposed program for a trial period of one hundred and twenty days, recognizing that the program will be disrupted with the installation of water pipelines. Staff also recommends allocating $2,500 from the Arterial Street Fund 112 end- ing cash balance to reimburse the Street Division for materials costs and remove the barricade after temporary measures are installed. Councilmember Dwyer thanked Mr. Hyde for his efforts to meet with the residents of the neighbor- hood. Councilmember Dwyer said he spoke with some of the residents, and there was a remarkable number of people who were appreciative of the City's efforts to listen to their concerns and involve them in the solutions. Mr. Hyde noted that the proposed program was the first step in a program in which other measures could be taken if the proposed solutions were not effective in slowing traffic and deterring nonresidential traffic from entering the neighborhood. Councilmember Hertrich strongly believed that signage should be placed in the neighborhood which emphasized that the area was not a thoroughfare. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE PROPOSED PLAN, REMOVE THE BARRICADE AFTER TEMPORARY MEASURES ARE INSTALLED, AND APPROPRIATE $2,500 FROM FUND 112 ENDING CASH BALANCE. MOTION CARRIED. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR PERMIT TRACKING SYSTEM AND REVIEW OF SOFTWARE LICENSING AND PC USERS AGREEMENT FROM MARCH 19 541 Planning Division Manager Robert Chave said the Planning Department is in the process of obtain- .�`'� ing -information and pricing on permit tracking systems that could potentially fulfill Edmonds' J� needs. He said the system will be compared to the option of fully developing a permit tracking system in-house. He anticipated that a full report with recommendations can be presented to the City Council within one month. Mr. Chave said to meet a more immediate need, the department was requesting authorization to purchase two personal computers and a printer that would be used by the Planning manager and Current Planning Supervisor. Councilmember Jaech had submitted copies to the Council of an article regarding permit tracking systems and a lap top computer. She recommended that the purchase of the two computers be de- layed until that option was reviewed. Mr. Chave said the request for the computers was not di- rectly related to the tracking system but was necessary for internal use in the Planning Depart- ment. Councilmember Jaech requested Staff to provide the Council with an inventory of computers and the networking system throughout the City. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if there was any reasonable probability that Staff's review of the permit tracking system would result in a recommendation not to purchase the two computers. Mr. Chave replied negatively. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO COMPUTERS AND A PRINTER FOR PLANNING STAFF. Councilmember Jaech inquired from what source the funding would emanate. Mr. Chave replied the General Fund ending cash balance. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 APRIL 16, 1991 Councilmember Wilson was concerned about the expense involved if a recommendation comes forward to purchase an outside tracking system. Community Services Director Peter Hahn assured Council - member Wilson that the hardware would be totally compatible with any permit tracking system that the City uses. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. A TIE VOTE OCCURRED WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, AND COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON OPPOSED. THE MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A MAJORITY. Because the Council was uncertain to which fund the ending cash balance was deposited, the Coun- cil requested Staff to provide that information to them on April 23, 1991. The discussion of the request for two computers was continued to April 23, 1991. REPORT ON STATUS OF ANDERSON CENTER WINDOWS REPLACEMENT Community Services Director Peter Hahn reported that during the 1991 budget review, the City FAIO Council budgeted $114,000 for replacement of the Anderson Center windows. Representatives of three divisions --Engineering, Building, and Facilities Maintenance --were appointed to a committee 44! to evaluate the work done to date by former Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills and others, and to develop specific recommendations. Mr. Hahn said the committee had already identified some very promising design concepts for the large east windows, which will reduce the costs dramatical- ly, and will next address the wings of the Anderson Center. When the design is completed, he said Staff will prepare drawings and specifications for bidding and the Council will be given a full report by late May or early June. REPORT FROM COUNCILMEMBER DWYER ON SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING ..(,:.� Councilmember Dwyer said it was his perception that the effort was a sincere one. Councilmember Wilson asked what the perception was of the number one thing that went wrong. Councilmember Dwyer did not believe there was a perception of the number one thing. He said the meeting was an attempt to answer the fundamental question of what has happened to the base of goodwill in the community. He said although the meeting was not about the bond election, he had no doubt that that was the impetus behind inviting people to provide their input. MAYOR Mayor Naughten said he would recommend approval of a Class H service bar license for Las Flores Mexican Restaurant at 10008 Edmonds Way if the Council did not object. No objection was noted. Mayor Naughten noted that the City has again received a request from the Snohomish County Auditor 0""' to participate in the cost of a local voters pamphlet. It was the consensus of the Council not to participate in the cost. 0Mayor Naughten requested confirmation of Clarence Buzalsky for the Fire Chief position. Council - member Wilson requested an executive session to discuss the process by which candidates were selected for that position. Mayor Naughten noted that the Governor's office and Secretary of State Ralph Monroe have request- ed a City representative to attend the Korean War Veteran's Memorial luncheon on April 23, 1991 at the Executive Mansion in Olympia. Because no one was able to attend, Councilmember Dwyer suggested that Staff contact the American Legion or VFW and request that one of their members represent the City at the luncheon. COUNCIL COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER KASPER'S ABSENCE ON APRIL 11 AND COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST'S ABSENCE ON APRIL 2, 1991. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Wilson said it was very important that paving of Dayton Street not interfere with the Waterfront festival and that paving of Main Street not interfere with the 4th of July. Councilmember Hertrich requested that additional police officers be assigned to assist in traffic control during the Lady of Washington event next weekend because a pipeline will be under con- struction. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 APRIL 16, 1991 Councilmember Wilson suggested that a City representative attend the South County Committee For Improved Transportation meeting on April 23, 1991 at the Everett Pacific Hotel in the Orcas Room from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Councilmember Kasper suggested that the City send a letter to Michael Deller commending the ef- forts on work that was done for the County. Councilmember Jaech noted that the light on SR-104 by the mini -mart near Westgate may have been. taken off its sensor. She requested that the trees in the islands at Westgate be pruned. Commu- nity Services Director`Peter Hahn said Staff would look into those matters. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO RECONSIDER ITEM (K) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION TO SURPLUS UNASSEMBLED PARTS OF SURPLUS METAL BUILDING [ITEM (K) ON THE CONSENT Q, AGENDAI Councilmember Hertrich inquired if items that are not included on a fixed asset listing can be surplussed. Mr. Hahn said Staff technically did not have to present the item to the Council but did so as a courtesy. City Attorney Scott Snyder said a building is a fixture only when it is attached to land. He said the City could legally surplus the unassembled parts. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO APPROVE ITEM (K). MOTION CAR- RIED. Councilmember Hertrich said he finally located an Evergreen Magnolia in Sierra Park in the blind trail if the Council was interested in seeing the species of tree that is to be planted at the Edmonds Secondary Treatment Plant. Councilmember Dwyer commended Current Planning Supervisor Jeff Wilson for his competence in work- ing with the transitional situation of the Planning Department. The Council recessed to an executive session at 9:40 p.m. to discuss the selection process for the Fire Chief position, pending litigation, and property acquisition matters and reconvened at 10 P.M. Mayor Naughten requested confirmation of Clarence Buzalsky to the Fire Chief position. Council - member Wilson said he would abstain from voting because of the procedure that was undertaken in J:A ,j the selection process. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF CLARENCE BUZALSKY TO THE FIRE CHIEF POSITION. MOTION FAILED WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCIL - MEMBER HERTRICH, AND COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER JAECH OPPOSED; AND COUNCIL - MEMBER WILSON AND COUNCILMEMBER KASPER ABSTAINING. Councilmember Jaech said she would like to discuss the issue when Council President Palmer re- turned from his vacation. Councilmember Dwyer believed Mr. Buzalsky to be a superb person for the Fire Chief, and he was fearful that Mr. Buzalsky would accept employment with some other city. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APRIL 23, 1991 APPROVAL. ""JACQUELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk LARRY S. NAUGHTEN, Mayor EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 APRIL 16, 1991 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. APRIL 16, 1991 CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 2, 1991 (C) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM JOAN A. WILSON (AMOUNT UNDETERMINED) (D) REJECTION OF BID OPENED MARCH 13, 1991 FOR AUTOMATED LETTERING SYSTEM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR REBID (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 26, 1991 CONSENT AGENDA) (E) APPROVAL OF POLICE LABOR AGREEMENT (F) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE BUDGETED PERSONAL COMPUTER FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT (G) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON TOWING/IMPOUND SERVICES (H) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH EDMONDS VISITORS BUREAU ($18,000) (I) APPROVAL OF TAXICAB LICENSE FOR GREEN RIVER HAULING DBA PLAZA CAB, YELLOW CAB, AND NORTHWEST CAB (J) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR RFQ FOR PREPARATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN (K) AUTHORIZATION TO SURPLUS UNASSEMBLED PARTS OF SURPLUS METAL BUILDING (L) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF SR104 BATHROOM FIXTURES (M) FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK ON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT METER STATION PROJECT BY LAKEVUE CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND SET 30-DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD (N) APPROVAL OF DATE CHANGES (BY MINUTE ENTRY) TO WATERSHED DYNAMICS, INC., CONTRACT 2. AUDIENCE 3. PRESENTATION OF MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL ARTS FESTIVAL PURCHASE: AL WIDMER'S ( 5 MINUTES) NORTHWEST MASKS 4. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON PUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (10 MINUTES) 5. HEARING ON PROPOSED WALKWAY ON CASPERS ST., BETWEEN SUNSET AND 3RD AVE. (20 MINUTES) 6. CONTINUED COUNCIL DELIBERATION ON CLOSURE OF 238TH PL. (30 MINUTES) 7. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR PERMIT TRACKING SYSTEM (20 MINUTES) AND REVIEW OF SOFTWARE LICENSING AND PC USERS AGREEMENT (FROM MARCH 19) 8. REPORT ON STATUS OF ANDERSON CENTER WINDOWS REPLACEMENT (15 MINUTES) 9. REPORT FROM COUNCILMEMBER DWYER ON SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING ( 5 MINUTES) 10. MAYOR 11. COUNCIL THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE