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01/02/2001 City Council1 hange to genda EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES January 2, 2001 The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Gary Haakenson in the Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, followed by the flag salute. ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Gary Haakenson, Mayor Thomas A. Miller, Council President Dave Earling, Councilmember Michael Plunkett, Councilmember Jim White, Councilmember Lora Petso, Councilmember Dave Orvis, Councilmember Christopher Davis, Councilmember ALSO PRESENT Tyler Fisher, Student Representative STAFF PRESENT Tom Tomberg, Fire Chief Robin Hickok, Police Chief Duane Bowman, Development Serv. Director Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director Peggy Hetzler, Administrative Services Director Brent Hunter, Human Resources Director Tom King, Facilities Manager Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst. Jeannie Dines, Recorder Mayor Haakenson expressed his special thanks to departments and staff who prepared the new Council Chambers over the past several months, particularly Facilities Manager Tom King and his staff who built several fixtures in the room, staff of the Engineering Division, and the City Clerk's Office. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, TO ADD AGENDA ITEM 3A, PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 2000 Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes January 2, 2001 Page 1 (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #45225 THROUGH #45379 FOR THE WEEK OF aiimVe DECEMBER 11, 2000, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,281,170.74. APPROVAL OF CLAIM hecks CHECKS #45380 THROUGH #45562 FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 18, 2000, IN THE AMOUNT OF $342,999.12. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL CHECKS #31970 THROUGH #31092 FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2000, IN THE AMOUNT OF $441,999.34. Report on General (D) REPORT ON GENERAL FUND AND OTHER SELECTED FUNDS FINANCIAL Fund POSITION FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2000 Amend (E) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH ARTIST Artist tr Contract FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX TO EXTEND COMPLETION DATE (F) AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN PRISONER DETENTION AGREEMENT ADDENDUM F'te0nn1t..er eion FOR YEAR 2001 reement nimal (G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN A MONTH -TO -MONTH EXTENSION OF eelter CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES WITH ADIX BED AND BATH FOR rvices DOGS AND CATS, INC. for Fire tion 16 rQ (H) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR -tasi2n ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO FIRE STATION #16 Reso #991 banking (1) RESOLUTION NO. 991 COMMENDING COUNCILMEMBER JIM WHITE Vim White ]aims for (J) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM RHONDA FRAZIER amages ($102.60), KAMRON ALBORZ (UNDETERMINED), AND THOMAS RITTER ($1,146.00) 3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Pirls Sports Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, requested the City recognize Girls Sports Day in Y February/March. I no -Isle Lester Blume, 19026 Olympic View Drive, Edmonds, distributed a copy of Sno-Isle Regional brary, Library's proposed 2000 budget, showing revenue and expenditures for the 1999 and 2000 budget. He pointed out the amount Edmonds paid to Sno-Isle to operate the library in 1995 was $630,715. This amount increased to $1.1 million in 1999 and to $1.4 million in 2000. He commented the idea of Sno- Isle refurbishing the library should be pursued. Mr. Blume noted the assessed value of Edmonds was $3,198,266,000; an assessment of $0.36 per $1,000 of assessed value would generate $1,151,000 and an assessment of $0.50 per $1,000 would generate $1,600,000. ouncilman Carol Hahn, 10312nd Avenue S, Edmonds, commented one of Councilmember White's greatest assets im White was that he listened to the public's comments, often quoting them during Council discussion. She said his new position would require even more attention and she hoped he would never lose that wonderful ability. 3A. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY — JANUARY 15, Martin 2001 Luther King, Jr. Day Mayor Haakenson read a Proclamation recognizing January 15, 2001 as the day on which the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. were recognized. He urged citizens of Edmonds to be observant of all civil rights due to their fellow human beings on this day and throughout the year. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes January 2, 2001 Page 2 er Fisher4. INTRODUCTION OF NEW STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TYLER FISHER , ent Rep Council President Miller introduced the new Student Representative, Tyler Fisher, explaining he is a junior at Edmonds-Woodway High School with a 3.75 GPA. He works at the Nile Country Club as a parking lot attendant during the summer and at Westgate Albertson's as a courtesy clerk. He worked for the Washington Trails Association doing maintenance and creating trails throughout western Washington and participated in school beautification projects. His interests include soccer, hiking, camping, aerospace, and car maintenance and renovation. Council President Miller welcomed Mr. Fisher as a student representative to the Council. 5. SELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT Dave Earling, COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER NOMINATED DAVE EARLING FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT. Council COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT SECONDED THE NOMINATION. President COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NOMINATION FOR DAVE EARLING AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. SELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM ichael lun COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS NOMINATED MICHAEL PLUNKETT AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT ouncil cil sident PRO TEM. COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS SECONDED THE NOMINATION. Tern COUNCILMEMBER PETSO MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NOMINATION FOR MICHAEL PLUNKETT AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM CARRIED; THE VOTE WAS 6-0-1, COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT ABSTAINED. 7. COUNCIL PRESIDENT — APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES Appoint Committee Council President Earling advised four Council committees had been eliminated, the Port Task Force, Represent- atives Long Range Financial Task Force, Medical Self -Insurance, and Fire Consolidation, and two committees had been added, Historic Preservation Advisory and WIRA-8. He requested the two new committees be paid meetings. Council President Earling announced committee appointments as follows: Community Transit Comprehensive Human Resources Comm. Disability Board Downtown Parking Edmonds Alliance for Economic Dev. Edmonds Crossing Project (Multimodal) . Historic Preservation Advisory Comm. Medic 7 & SnoCom A Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Dave Earling, and New Councilmember (Alt) Tom Miller, Dave Orvis and Chris Davis Lora Petso, and New Councilmember Chris Davis Michael Plunkett Dave Earling Michael Plunkett Gary Haakenson (Medic 7), Michael Plunkett (SnoCom) Lora Petso Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes January 2, 2001 Page 3 Port of Edmonds , , ', "!�, Senior Center Long -Range Task Force Snohomish County Health District Snohomish County Tomorrow Suggestion Committee WIRA-8 City Convention Center, Hotel and Performing Arts Committee (3CHPAC) w, ; ';,, Chris Davis Tom Miller, Dave Orvis New Councilmember Dave Earling, Chris Davis (Alt) Lora Petso, Chris Davis Lora Petso Tom Miller COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, FOR APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS WITH THE TWO NEW COMMITTEES (WIRA-8 AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE) BEING PAID COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Council President Earling requested Senior Executive Council Assistant Jana Spellman notify the appropriate staff members of the appointments. ealth 8• PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COUNCILMEMBER TO THE SNOHOMISH District COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT BOARD Board Council President Earling advised this appointment would be made once the new Councilmember was selected. He requested Ms. Spellman notify the Snohomish County Health District of the delay in appointing a Councilmember. eso #992 9• Appoint D. arling to ransporta - ion Board Annexation Into Sno-Isle Regional Library District 10. RESOLUTION NO. 992 APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBERS TO THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT AREA CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS, TO APPOINT DAVE EARLING TO THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT AREA CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING ANNEXATION INTO SNO ISLE LIBRARY DISTRICT Council President Earling recalled there had been numerous presentations and discussions with Sno-Isle Library and staff in the past. The Council requested another opportunity on tonight's agenda to ask questions and determine whether to recommend annexation be placed on the ballot. Councilmember Orvis commented what he liked about annexation to Sno-Isle Library District was that it stabilized library funding and provided a more equitable source of funding. He said how this was financed concerned him as basically the voters were being asked to approve a $0.50 per $1,000 levy which would cover the entire cost of the library, not just the increase. He preferred voters only be asked to support the increase in the cost of the library. He referred to a memo he drafted that detailed numerous ways the City could reduce the existing regular property tax levy such as 1) the City could realize $250,000 by reducing the expenditure growth rate from the existing 5% to 4%, 2) using $150,000 per year from the existing surplus, 3) generating $200,000 from one-time cuts in 2002, or 4) generating an additional $200,000 via utility revenue increases. He recommended the Community Services or Finance Committee research how this could be accomplished so that a plan to lower the regular property tax levy could be devised by the time the election occurred. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes January 2, 2001 Page 4 1 Councilmember Petso did not entirely agree with Councilmember Orvis regarding the benefits of annexing to the Sno-Isle Library District because the library funding was already stabilized. She pointed out all Councilmembers have indicated they would not jeopardize the library services citizens receive and Councilmembers have repeatedly said there is no proposal to eliminate the library or cease paying for the library, only a desire to change the funding method. Councilmember Petso also disagreed with Councilmember Orvis' statement that annexation provided more equitable funding. She pointed out Sno-Isle indicated Edmonds paid 8% of the total cost of operating the Edmonds library and received 9% of the services. Although she acknowledged these percentages changed year-to-year, she said it was remarkably close to equitable financing and a change was not necessary. She suggested the cost/benefit ratio be studied for a couple more years before annexing into the Sno-Isle Library District. Councilmember Petso pointed out annexing to Sno-Isle Library District would cost citizens $500,000 more per year compared to what the City currently pays. She acknowledged changing the library funding may free up funds in the General Fund but said if additional General Funds were necessary, citizens should be asked to support a tax increase for the General Fund or possibly service cuts would have to be made. She questioned what was gained by paying more for the same service. She commented this represented a double digit tax increase and if that was necessary, voters should be asked to support a tax increase. Councilmember White recalled when this issue first arose he agreed with not cutting funding for the library. Since that time, budgets have been presented to the Council that are as limited as possible with little left to cut. Although he believed the library defined the character of the City, it was a service that was not essential to survival of the City, unlike police, fire, road maintenance, sewer, etc. which were essential services. He said by placing annexation to Sno-Isle on the ballot, the Council was giving taxpayers the opportunity to vote on whether they wanted to pay for library funding. Councilmember Miller spoke in support of annexation. He recalled the Council had deliberated on the issue of library funding over the past year. He said during the process of budget deliberations this fall, the Council committed to the 2001 budget but also, in general terms, to a long term budget process for the next five years. He said although the library was culturally a high priority, if/when serious service cuts were necessary due to I-695, the library would be a lower priority than police, fire, water, and sewer. He pointed out that according to the five year projection, the General Fund would be operating at a deficit by 2003 if the library continued to be paid from the General Fund. He agreed with providing citizens the opportunity to decide whether to annex into Sno-Isle Library District. If the annexation vote failed, he would make every effort to maintain the library, but said the Council had a fiduciary responsibility to address the City's financial difficulties. Councilmember Petso recalled during the budget deliberations, a draft financial plan for the next five years was presented, however, the commitment the Council made was to the premise of getting the library funding out of the General Fund. She said if that was accomplished via annexation, it would cost citizens $500,000 more than if it were done via a levy lid lift or other method to stabilize the library funding. She said no reason had been presented that explained why she should support the more expensive route to get the library out of the General Fund and stabilize the funding. Mayor Haakenson referred to his response to the suggestions made in Councilmember Orvis' memo, explaining due to the loss of revenue from I-695, the City was in a financial crisis. He said the consequences of continuing to fund the library out of the General Fund had been described previously. He said even annexation into Sno-Isle Library District did not guarantee there would not be a property Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes January 2, 2001 Page 5 tax increase in the next five years. In fact, the five-year projection showed a 3% property tax increase each year in order to balance the budget. He said if annexation occurred and property tax revenues were cut as Councilmember Orvis suggested, the Council would have accomplished little other than identifying a permanent funding source for the library. Although that was a worthy goal, there were other implications to the budget. He explained the City currently operated on a very lean budget; any reductions in revenues or expenses would result in service cuts. He again asked the Council to determine what services and what level of services they wished to provide and determine how to fund those services. Mayor Haakenson emphasized in the business world, no service was provided free of charge and when no one paid, services were eliminated. If taxpayers did not want to pay taxes, the services would go away. He pointed out the Council approved a budget for 2001 that did not include a property tax increase. In response to Councilmember Orvis' suggestion to reduce the expenditure growth rate to 4%, Mayor Haakenson pointed out the City's labor contracts for 2001 increased 3.9%. In response to the suggestion to use $150,000 per year from the year-end cash balance for 2002-2005, Mayor Haakenson pointed out this would result in a zero cash balance on December 31, 2005. Mayor Haakenson emphasized the City could not be operated with a zero cash balance. He pointed out the $600,000 cash balance shown in the 5-year projection was based on a 3% per year property tax increase. In response to the suggestion for a $200,000 cut in the budget for 2002, Mayor Haakenson said it would be difficult to cut $200,000 from the budget without reducing service levels. Mayor Haakenson summarized citizens enjoy quality services provided by the City. In order to maintain these services, revenue sources must pay for these services — less revenue equates to less service. If the Council approved annexation and the voters failed to approve annexation, the City would be forced to cut services as there would not be adequate revenue to fund them. Even a 6% property tax increase every year through 2005 would not be sufficient. If voters approved annexation, a homeowner would pay $150 more per year in taxes on a home assessed at $300,000 and would maintain the levels of service currently enjoyed_ in the City. If the voters failed to approve annexation, they would likely keep the library, save $150, and see drastic cuts in the services the City provides. He emphasized the City was in a financial crisis due to the passage of I-695, not the library. The Council was attempting to find creative ways to maintain existing service levels and still provide library services to the City. In response to the question of annexation versus levy lid lift, Councilmember White said annexation created perpetual stability for the library. A levy lid lift created stability only as long as the Council was prepared to vote for future levy lid lifts. At the time a future Council determined other services exceeded the value of the library or they determined the library had diminished value, the library could cease to be funded. He said although there had been discussion regarding a perpetual levy lid lift, the use of those funds could be changed by a vote of the Council at any time, therefore, the concept of a perpetual levy lid lift was untrue. He said annexation could only be rescinded by a majority of the voters. He supported forwarding the issue of annexation to the voters as the supporters of I-695 requested. Mayor Haakenson asked Council President Earling if he received the information he requested previously from Art Weeks, Director of Sno-Isle Regional Library District. Council President Earling answered he had received the information he requested. Councilmember Petso asked Administrative Services Director Peggy Hetzler whether a perpetual levy lid lift could be dedicated to the library. Ms. Hetzler answered it was her understanding, after discussing it with Bond Counsel Lee Voorhees, that the ballot initiative could state the purpose for the lid lift and it Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes January 2, 2001 Page 6 could be in effect for an indefinite period of time. She commented the amount of the levy lid lift would be fixed and would not escalate in accordance with increases in the contract. Councilmember Petso asked if a future Council did not support the library and was unwilling to identify the funds necessary in excess of the levy lid lift, would the funds be returned to the taxpayers as the City would no longer be paying for the item specified in the levy lid lift. Ms. Hetzler answered a legal opinion would be required for that question. She commented the Sno-Isle Board of Directors wanted to eliminate inequities, whether via annexation or continued contract. She interpreted that to mean the contract would be renegotiated in the future to be closer to the $0.50 per $1,000 rate that annexation generated. She said if that occurred, the levy lid lift provided the City no benefit but annexation forever eliminated the City's funding of the library. Council President Earling commented this has been an emotional issue in the community over the past year. He said the question was not whether he personally supported or opposed annexation but whether the voters should have the right to express their opinion. Although there could always be criticism over government spending, he was convinced Edmonds watched dollars as effectively as any public entity. He pointed out there were shortfalls in funding due to I-695 and he did not want to identify the library as a way to solve the problem as there were other ways that could be identified, all equally damaging to the overall budget process. He supported providing voters the opportunity to vote on annexation. If the Council did not move the ballot issue forward, until the voters had an opportunity to express their views, the Council did not know the citizens' response regarding funding the library. He looked forward to sending the annexation issue to the ballot and to both sides having a public debate regarding the issue. He acknowledged if voters approved annexation, the library funding issue would be solved for the long term; if voters failed to approve annexation, the Council would need to determine how to fund the library such as cutting services elsewhere as he would not support eliminating the library. Councilmember Petso asked the cost of placing annexation on the ballot. Ms. Hetzler answered a special election would cost approximately $63,000. Councilmember Petso asked if a ballot issue could ask whether voters would support annexation, a levy lid lift, or continuing to fund the library from the General Fund. Ms. Hetzler answered Bond Counsel would need to answer that question. Councilmember Petso asked if annexation failed and a levy lid lift was placed on the ballot, whether the cost would be $63,000. Ms. Hetzler answered the lid lift could be placed on the primary or general election ballots which were less expensive. She said a special election was not necessary for the lid lift as it did not need to be approved prior to the June date that was required for approval of annexation. Councilmember Orvis said the Council was voting whether to provide citizens the opportunity to vote on annexation. He commented he was uncertain how he would vote regarding annexation due to his concerns regarding the funding. Although $150 was the amount annexation to Sno-Isle would cost a taxpayer, that was not the amount necessary to continue funding the library, in reality, the increase was approximately $50. He understood there were budget pressures and reiterated his suggestion to have this researched at the committee level. Council President Earling said if a vote on annexation was not accomplished by late spring, the library contract would continue for another year, funded from the General Fund. Although this did not particularly concern him as he supported continued funding for the library, he understood there would be budgetary consequences. He said if a vote was to be scheduled for April, the deadline was March 9 and the deadline for May was March 30. He questioned returning this issue to committee as part of the Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes January 2, 2001 Page 7 question to be answered was whether citizens understood there were budget problems and whether they +< were willing to permanently annex to the Sno-lsle Library District.' Council President Earling asked whether Councilmember Petso's suggestion was to provide voters three choices or to provide an advisory ballot. Councilmember Petso said she had not thought of an advisory ballot and said that may be a good idea. Council President Earling was opposed to an advisory ballot, commenting it cost the same amount. Councilmember Orvis responded his suggestion was to research how to reduce the property tax levy as a separate issue at the committee level and proceed with an annexation vote. Councilmember Plunkett commented the majority of the Council supported placing annexation on the ballot. Sno-Isle believed annexation was the most equitable funding method and the Edmonds Library Board recommended annexation. Either annexation was placed on the ballot or in two years, the Council would be deciding whether to fund police, fire, water, sewer, roads, or the library. He supported placing annexation on the ballot. Councilmember Davis also supported placing annexation on the ballot for a number of reasons: 1) it would stabilize the library, 2) it created equitable funding for the library, 3) no property tax increase was proposed for 2001 due to the possibility of placing annexation on the ballot, 4) health and safety were ultimately the responsibility of the Council and the library did not meet health and safety needs, and 5) placing annexation on the ballot was the democratic way of allowing voters to determine the quality of life of the community. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT FOR A FIVE MINUTE RECESS TO ALLOW THE COUNCIL TO REVIEW A PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUESTING AN ELECTION REGARDING ANNEXATION BY THE SNO-ISLE REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, TO EXTEND DISCUSSION OF THIS ITEM FOR 5 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Council President Earling noted the Council needed to determine when to place annexation on the ballot. He preferred a May election to avoid crosscurrents between other ballot issues and to allow campaigns adequate time to discuss the issue publicly. If annexation failed, it could be placed on the ballot in September although that would result in the library continuing to be funded from the General Fund for the next year. Council President Earling recommended this issue be placed on the May 15 ballot. Ord #3342 COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS, FOR Request an APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 3342. Election re: Annexation Into Sno-Isle Council President Earling requested City Clerk Sandy Chase condense the content of the ordinance and Library re release. He summarized the intent of the ordinance was to request an election regarding ;strict parea press p p q g g annexation of the City of Edmonds library into the Sno-Isle Regional Library District. MOTION CARRIED; THE VOTE WAS 6-1, COUNCILMEMBER PETSO OPPOSED. The ordinance reads as follows: Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes January 2, 2001 Page 8 ORDINANCE NO. 3342 OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, REQUESTING AN ELECTION REGARDING ANNEXATION BY THE SNO-ISLE REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT. 11. REPORT ON COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 12, 2000 Public Safety Committee Public Councilmember Plunkett advised a report on Advanced Leadership EMS Training was postponed to a Safety P P g P Committee future meeting. He reported Assistant Police Chief Wean requested approval of the renewal of the Prisoner Detention Agreement, an extension of an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the cities of Edmonds and Lynnwood for prisoner transportation services. Committee members recommended approval of the renewal and the agreement was approved as Item F on the Consent Agenda. ommunity Community Services/Development Services Committee ervices/ Councilmember Petso reported on a presentation made b Snohomish County Housing Authority to evelop- P P y n' g n' ent serv. create a low income housing complex at the Edmonds Highlands apartment complex on Edmonds Way. ommittee The matter was forwarded to Council for consideration with no comment as she was the only Councilmember present at the Committee meeting. 12. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION AND PLAQUE THANKING JIM WHITE FOR HIS Recognition SERVICE ON THE CITY COUNCIL f Jim White's Service on Council President Earling read Resolution 991 thanking Councilmember White for his service to the e Council Edmonds City Council. Council President Earling next presented Councilmember White with a plaque in appreciation for his exceptional service, dedication and humor during his five years as Councilmember IF January 1, 1996 through January 2, 2001. On behalf of the Council, Council President Earling thanked Councilmember White for his work and also thanked Councilmember White's family for the sacrifices they made to allow him to participate on the Council. 13. CONFIRMATION OF JIM WHITE AS MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Confirm Jim White as Mayor Haakenson explained 18 applications were received for the position of Municipal Court Judge. Municipal Court Judge An interview team was formed consisting of Councilmember Miller, Police Chief Robin Hickok, Human Resources Director Brent Hunter, and Citizen Representative Al Holte to interview the seven semi- finalists. The interview team narrowed the selection to three finalists, stating any of the three were acceptable to them as the next Municipal Court Judge. Mayor Haakenson commented the other two finalists were very well qualified and it was a difficult decision to select one. Although he was disappointed to lose Councilmember White as Councilmember, he was excited to have a person of his ability serve as the City's Municipal Court Judge. He requested the Council confirm his selection of Jim White as Municipal Court Judge. COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS, TO CONFIRM JIM WHITE AS THE NEW MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE. MOTION CARRIED; THE VOTE WAS 6-0-1, COUNCILMEMBER WHITE ABSTAINED. F or 14. ESTABLISH PROCESS FOR FILLING VACANT COUNCIL POSITION Council President Earlin announced there would be a formal rocess for interviewin and a ointment g P g PP to fill the Council position vacated by Councilmember White. He advised applications would be Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes January 2, 2001 Page 9 Open House/Tour f Public Safety Facility Report on Fire at irdale Village Apts. available at the front desk of City Hall. The application, includes baseline information and several f questions requiring a written response. He requested completed .applications be submitted by 5:00 p.m., January 15, 2001. Interviews will be held Saturday, January 20 in the third floor conference room and nominations will be considered at the January 23 Council meeting. He encouraged any interested citizens to contact the Council office or him. Councilmember Plunkett suggested applicants also be provided committee assignments. 15. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Haakenson announced there would be an open house/tour of the Public Safety facility in late March/early April. With regard to the unfortunate and tragic fire at the Firdale Village Apartments on December 26, Mayor Haakenson commended the Edmonds Fire Department who performed admirably in fighting the fire, in their investigation, and in working with the residents of the complex after the fire. He commented the automatic aid agreement with neighboring fire departments was very helpful when the second and third alarms were called for this fire and he extended his thanks to those fire departments. The spirit of cooperation between the Police Department who assisted at the scene, and the neighboring fire departments, kept the fire from becoming an even larger disaster. He expressed his thanks to Support Seven, a group of chaplains who come to disaster scenes to provide counseling, food, drinks, and assist with finding housing; to the American Red Cross for the exceptional job they did finding housing for the residents of the complex; to the many Edmonds residents who asked what they could do and what they could donate; and to those who donated clothing, food and money to the affected residents. Mayor Haakenson commented he had thoroughly enjoyed working with Councilmember White over the past five years, noting he would be sorely missed as a Councilmember. 16. COUNCIL REPORTS irefighters Council President Earling referred to a memo from the Edmonds Firefighter's Local advising Pat Hepler ocal was stepping down as President of the Firefighter's Local. He thanked Mr. Hepler for the work he has done with the Local over the past several years. Council President Earling also welcomed Student Representative Tyler Fisher to the Council and looked forward to working with him. Councilmember Orvis commented he respected Councilmember White for his victory in the last election by a ratio of 2:1, and felt Councilmember White would be a good judge. Councilmember Petso congratulated Councilmember White on his appointment, commenting she enjoyed serving on the Council with him, particularly the Community Services Committee. Councilmember Plunkett welcomed Student Representative Tyler Fisher to the Council. He also expressed his congratulations to Councilmember White on his appointment and wished him many years of many different judgeships. Councilmember Davis congratulated Councilmember White, stating it had been a pleasure to serve on the Council with him. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes January 2, 2001 Page 10 Resignation from Jim White as Council - member Councilmember Miller welcomed Student Representative Tyler Fisher to the Council. He also bid a fond farewell to Councilmember White, commenting the past four years had been enlightening and he had appreciated Councilmember White's wisdom. Student Representative Tyler Fisher thanked the Council for their welcome and looked forwarded to learning a lot from attending Council meetings. Councilmember White commented he left the Council with mixed feelings as he would miss participating in the legislative process, the interaction with citizens, civic leaders, and City staff. He said of the four cities he has worked with in his career, he found Edmonds employees to be the most efficient, user friendly and citizen -oriented. He said although he would miss participating on the Council, he would enjoy continuing to participate as an active member of the City as a staff member. He expressed his thanks to Senior Executive Council Assistant Jana Spellman and City Clerk Sandy Chase for their extraordinary efforts. He thanked the remainder of the City staff for making his job as a Councilmember easier. He expressed his thanks to the Council, commenting he had appreciated the Council's discourse including agreements and disagreements. He also thanked his family, noting the difficult job of a Councilmember required many hours away from his family. He thanked the citizenry who have been kind, respectful, involved and helpful. Councilmember White formally resigned as a City Councilmember. 17. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO THE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Mayor Haakenson appointed James L. White as Municipal Court Judge to perform the duties of the office of Municipal Court Judge. Retired U.S. Army Colonel Daniel A. White (Jim White's father) administered the oath of office to Municipal Court Judge Jim White. With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m. to a reception in honor of Municipal Court Judge Jim White. GAY HIKAKENSON, MAYOR SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes January 2, 2001 Page 11 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers, Public Safety Building 250 51h Avenue North 7:00 -10:00 p.m. JANUARY 2, 2001 G THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL NOW BE HELD IN THE NEW COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT N910250 5TH AVENUE NORTH 7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 2000 (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #45225 THROUGH #45379 FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 11, 2000, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,281,170.74. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #45380 THROUGH #45562 FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 18, 2000, IN THE AMOUNT OF $342,999.12. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL CHECKS #31970 THROUGH #31092 FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2000, IN THE AMOUNT OF $441,999.34. (D) REPORT ON GENERAL FUND AND OTHER SELECTED FUNDS FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2000 (E) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH ARTIST FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX TO EXTEND COMPLETION DATE (F) AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN PRISONER DETENTION AGREEMENT ADDENDUM FOR YEAR 2001 (G) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN A MONTH -TO -MONTH EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES WITH ADIX BED AND BATH FOR DOGS AND CATS, INC. (H) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO FIRE STATION #16 (I) PROPOSED RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCILMEMBER JIM WHITE (J) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM RHONDA FRAZIER ($102.60), KAMRON ALBORZ (UNDETERMINED), AND THOMAS RITTER ($1,146.00) 3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS (3 Minute Limit Per Person) 4. ( 5 Min.) INTRODUCTION OF NEW STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TYLER FISHER 5. ( 5 Min.) SELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT 6. ( 5 Min.) SELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM 7. (15 Min.) COUNCIL PRESIDENT —APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES 1 Page 1 of 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 2, 2001 Page 2 of 2 8. ( 5 Min.) PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COUNCILMEMBER TO THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT BOARD 9. ( 5 Min.) PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBERS TO THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT AREA CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 10. (30 Min.) DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING ANNEXATION INTO SNO ISLE LIBRARY DISTRICT 11. (10 Min.) REPORT ON COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF 12/12/2000 12. (10 Min.) PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION AND PLAQUE THANKING JIM WHITE FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE CITY COUNCIL 13. ( 5 Min.) CONFIRMATION OF JIM WHITE AS MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE 14. (10 Min) ESTABLISH PROCESS FOR FILLING VACANT COUNCIL POSITION 15. ( 5 Min.) MAYOR'S REPORT 16. (15 Min.) COUNCIL REPORTS 17. (10 Min.) ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO THE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Reception in Honor of Jim White. The Public is Invited to Attend. 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. The Council Agenda and delayed telecast of the Council meetings appears on AT&T Cable, Channel 21.