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05/22/2001 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES May 22, 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 Dave Earling, Council President Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember Michael Plunkett, Councilmember Lora Petso, Councilmember Dave Orvis, Councilmember Christopher Davis, Councilmember Richard Marin, Councilmember 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA STAFF PRESENT Greg Wean, Acting Police Chief Duane Bowman, Development Serv. Director Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director Peggy Hetzler, Administrative Services Director Noel Miller, Public Works Director Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Director Jim Larson, Asst. Admin. Services Director Dave Gebert, City Engineer Frances Chapin, Cultural Resources Coordinator Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst. Jeannie Dines, Recorder COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Marin requested Items H and K be removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Petso requested Item M be removed. COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, FOR APPROVAL OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL Approve 5/14/01 (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 14, 2001 Minutes pprove (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #48228 THROUGH #48269 FOR THE WEEK OF laim MAY 14, 2001, IN THE AMOUNT OF $159,024.16. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL DIRECT hecks DEPOSITS AND CHECKS #1967 THROUGH #2069 FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 15, 2001, IN THE AMOUNT OF $754,131.44. laim for amages (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM J. KATHLEEN jD STEWART ($127.36) Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 1 1 iquor o oarazd E () APPROVAL OF LIST OF BUSINESSES APPLYING FOR RENEWAL OF THEIR LIQUOR LICENSES WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD ranspor- tion lement o (F) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS omp. FROM CONSULTANTS FOR THE UPDATE OF THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT Plan OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ocument (G) AUTHORIZATION TO PAY IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS FOR RECONFIGURATION maging S stem AND CONDENSING OF DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM Res 9999 (I) RESOLUTION NO. 999 TO COMMEND EDMONDS RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY Commend TRANSIT DRIVER JIM WALKER FOR DRIVING TWO MILLION MILES WITHOUT T Driver 1. Walker AN ACCIDENT es#1000 (J) RESOLUTION NO. 1000 TO COMMEND EDMONDS RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY ommend ROAD SUPERVISOR NAUNIHAL BATTH FOR DRIVING ONE MILLION MILES T Driver WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT . Batth rd 43362 (L) ORDINANCE NO. 3362 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3355, AN INTERIM ZONING epealing REGULATION AND MORATORIUM ON PROCESSING BUILDING PERMITS rd #3355 APPLICATIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY CHURCHES ON COLLECTOR STREETS WITHIN THE CITY rd #3364 Defiof nition (N) ORDINANCE NO. 3364 AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Street CODE CHAPTER 21.90.120 REGARDING CHANGING THE DEFINITION OF STREET Item H: Proclamation in Recognition of Public Works Week, May 20 — 26, 2001 Councilmember Marin commented he did not want this recognition to go unnoticed. When visiting the treatment plant, lift stations, water supply, etc., he was impressed with the operation as well as staff who do an outstanding job including looking for efficiencies. Public COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETSO, FOR Works APPROVAL OF ITEM H. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The item approved is as �Week follows: (H) PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC WORKS WEEK, MAY 20 — 26, 2001 Item K: Resolution No. 1001 Advising and Recommending that the Sno-Isle Library District Provide Filtering of Internet Computer Terminals Councilmember Petso planned to abstain from the vote as the issue regarding Internet filtering was before the Sno-Isle board who was conducting a series of public meetings, the closest of which was June 6 at the Lynnwood Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. She encouraged anyone with strong opinions to attend one of Sno-Isle's public meetings and share their feelings. Councilmember Miller explained he proposed this resolution as a result of concerns expressed at a recent Council meeting regarding unfiltered Internet access for children and adults at the library. Councilmember Miller read the proposed resolution "Whereas the City of Edmonds acknowledges that the Sno-Isle Library District has undertaken a public process to review its policy on Internet access; and Whereas, the City is aware of the public's concern about access to inappropriate Internet sites; and Whereas the City is concerned about its children and the viewing of obscene materials at the library, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the City of Edmonds thereby advises and recommends that, to the extent permitted by the Constitution of Washington State and the First Amendment of the United States Constitution: 1) The Library District amend its policy on Internet Access, 2) The Library District Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 2 provide filtering of Internet computer terminals, 3) The Library District empower local libraries (after filtering systems are installed) to monitor the misuse of Internet access, and 4) The Library District make immediate changes to the Edmonds branch to prevent dissemination of inappropriate materials until permanent measures can be designed and implemented." Councilmember Miller explained his research indicated the approach most widely accepted by other libraries were Internet filters that blocked graphics but not text. He said this was the intent of the resolution. Councilmember Davis commented his concern with the proposed resolution had been with infringing on First Amendment rights; however, with the additional information Councilmember Miller provided regarding filtering graphics, he would support the resolution. Mayor Haakenson read a letter from the Sno-Isle Library District advising Sno-Isle had been asked to change the way it provided access to the Internet in libraries due to concern expressed by some members of the community regarding the availability of sexually explicit or offensive materials available on the Internet. Sno-Isle's letter advised four community meetings would be held throughout the District and the Council was invited to attend one or more of the meetings. Although the community meetings were not formal board meetings, members of the Sno-Isle Library Board would be involved in the meetings and the board was expected to consider the information gathered when it met in regular session at 1:00 p.m. on June 5. The community meetings were scheduled in Monroe, Oak Harbor, Marysville and Lynnwood. The letter indicated the Sno-Isle Board was interested in hearing from residents about their own experience regarding use of the Internet at the library as well as the responsibility parents have regarding their children's use of the Internet at the library and suggestions for any steps Sno-Isle should consider to modify access to the Internet. Councilmember Marin said he was mindful of First Amendment rights but was also concerned about the mental health of children and the results of access to inappropriate material on the Internet. He expressed his support for the resolution. COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, FOR APPROVAL OF ITEM K. Council President Earling expressed concern with the clarification provided by Councilmember Miller, commenting the danger of encountering a "slippery slope" by inferring it was not acceptable to see the graphics but it was acceptable to see the words. He planned to abstain unless further information regarding the intent of the resolution was provided. Councilmember Miller said the information he received from numerous sources regarding filtering options was that unless text was protected, there was the potential for blocking sites with legitimate materials. He said his experience in law enforcement was that the secondary impacts occurred from the graphics. He acknowledged the resolution did not address filtering graphics only, noting it was ultimately Sno-Isle Library's decision whether to provide Internet filters. Councilmember Orvis supported the resolution due to the inclusion of the text, "City of Edmonds thereby advises and recommends that, to the extent permitted by the Constitution of Washington State and the First Amendment of the United States Constitution" and due to its intent to protect children. Councilmember Plunkett expressed support for the resolution in the spirit of Councilmember Miller's intent to limit access to inappropriate Internet sites at the library as much as possible. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 3 Council President Earling commented he would abstain due to the lack of information regarding the research that had been conducted. 41001 ring of lerme net MOTION CARRIED (5-0-2), COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING AND COUNCILMEMBER puter PETSO ABSTAINING. The item approved is as follows: inals at ibr (K) RESOLUTION NO. 1001 ADVISING AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE SNO-ISLE LIBRARY DISTRICT PROVIDE FILTERING OF INTERNET COMPUTER TERMINALS Item M: Ordinance No. 3363 Amending Edmonds Communitv Development Code Chanter 17.50.020 Regarding Residential Parking Standards for All Zoning Classifications Except for the BC Zone Councilmember Petso explained this ordinance reduced the amount of parking required for multifamily development in the City. She did not support this proposal when the ordinance was discussed and planned to vote against the ordinance. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, FOR APPROVAL OF ITEM M. MOTION CARRIED (6-1), COUNCILMEMBER PETSO Ord #3363 OPPOSED. The item approved is as follows: Residential Parking (M) ORDINANCE NO. 3363 AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Standards CODE CHAPTER 17.50.020 REGARDING RESIDENTIAL PARKING STANDARDS FOR ALL ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS EXCEPT FOR THE BC ZONE ent 3. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY TRANSIT DRIVER JIM WALKER, lution AND TO COMMUNITY TRANSIT ROAD SUPERVISOR NAUNIHAL BATTH omm. sit Drivers Council President Earling read Resolution #999, commending Edmonds resident and Community Transit driver Jim Walker for driving two million miles without an accident and proclaiming May 23, 2001 as Jim Walker Day throughout the City. Councilmember Marin read Resolution #1000, commending Edmonds resident and Community Transit Road Supervisor Naunihal Batth for driving one million miles without an accident and proclaiming May 24, 2001 as Naunihal Batth Day throughout the City. Present 4. PRESENTATION OF LITERARY AND PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Literary and Performing Edmonds Art Commissioner Edwina Baxter introduced Arts Commissioners who serve on the Arts Scholarships scholarship committee, Julie Toothaker and Erin Marsh and a member of the community, professor of music Dana Fisher. She also introduced the Arts Commission Chair, Leigh -Ann Hafford. Ms. Baxter explained the Arts Commission has awarded scholarships in the area of literary and performing arts for the past 12 years. She said the monies for the scholarships were generated by Art Commission programs and total $3,000 this year. She explained each recipient was asked to perform for the Council, commenting although the Council Chambers was not an ideal venue for performing arts, she hoped someday the City would have a performing arts facility that was worthy of the talents of the scholarship recipients. Ms. Baxter introduced scholarship recipient Emily Garland, a senior at Meadowdale High School who hoped to study journalism and creative writing at Lynnfield College in Oregon with the intent of Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 4 becoming a published writer. She introduced Maggie Brothers, an Edmonds resident and a senior at Holy Names Academy, who will be attending New York University to pursue a degree in musical theater. Ms. Baxter introduced Kanna Hudson, a senior at Edmonds Woodway High School, who plans to attend the University of Washington and plans to study music. Ms. Garland read an article she wrote for the school newspaper regarding the importance of recycling and encouraging students to recycle. Ms. Brothers sang "The Sky Is the Limit", a piece she planned to perform for graduation. Ms. Hudson performed a piece by a Japanese composer on the marimba. Councilmembers congratulated each recipient. Council President Earling acknowledged the parents in attendance for the presentations, noting the importance of parents in the success of a music, theater or art student. 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE Proposed EDMONDS CITY CODE SECTION 3.20.050(A) PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICTS TO ADD A NEW Ordinance SUBSECTION 4 IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REDUCTION IN THE BUSINESS Temporary eduction AND OCCUPATIONS TAX ON PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICTS FURNISHING ELECTRICAL in Utility ENERGY AND POWER FOR TAX YEAR 2001, PROVIDING FOR A SUNSET OF SUCH axes PROVISION ON DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE Administrative Services Director Peggy Hetzler explained in January 2001, Snohomish County Public Utilities District (PUD) announced plans to enact a 35% electrical rate increase. The City imposes a 6% utility tax on the gross revenues of all utilities operating within the corporate boundaries of the City. Due to the PUD rate increase, the City was expected to receive an additional $310,000 in electrical utility tax revenue. After offsetting the City's additional electrical costs, the General Fund was expected to realize a net gain of $210,000 in 2001. At the request of Council, she explained City staff made numerous presentations identifying alternative uses for the additional utility tax revenue. The most recent presentation was at the March 27 meeting and focused on two issues, 1) identifying a series of critical capital and infrastructure needs that could be addressed by leveraging the increased electrical utility tax revenue including repairs to the Frances Anderson Center, repairs to the library roof, street overlay and sidewalk improvements, and 2) the impact to the average residential customer if the City chose to reduce its 6% electrical utility tax for 2001. Based on PUD estimates, the savings to the average residential user was less than $1 per month. At the conclusion the March 27 presentation, the Council voted to adopt an ordinance reducing the electrical utility tax rate for 2001 only. During the April 2 meeting, the Council rescinded this action and scheduled a public hearing. Ms. Hetzler explained the Council packet included information from the March meeting, outlining the capital and infrastructure needs. The packet also included a proposed ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to temporarily reduce the electrical utility tax rate. She noted the ordinance was updated from the March version to reflect a new effective date of August 1, 2001 and the revised rates. Ms. Hetzler summarized at the conclusion of the public hearing, the Council may choose to enact the ordinance or instruct staff to pursue financing options for the capital and infrastructure needs previously discussed. Councilmember Petso advised the list of grant applicant awards provided to the Council indicated the amount necessary for the fire station signal project had been reduced to $62,500 with $212,000 provided Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 5 by grant funds. Ms. Hetzler agreed the cost of the fire station signal project could be reduced to the $62,000 matching amount. i Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the public hearing. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, supported giving the taxpayer a break. He noted with the recent voter approval of annexation to the Library District, the City had $1 million in unexpended funds in the budget, while citizens were being double taxed via the increase in electrical rates and accompanying increase in electrical utility tax. He said other cities have considered and passed this small return of tax money to the ratepayer. His calculation determined the amount returned would be more than $1 per month. Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, acknowledged there were streets and sidewalks in annexed areas that were a concern but there were also many areas of the City that were not addressed by the proposed projects. He suggested the City hold community meetings to determine appropriate projects. Bruce Nicholson, 9829 Cherry Street, Edmonds, supported using the monies for the proposed capital projects, noting numerous "big ticket" capital projects had been set aside for years. He recalled staff s comment that when the condition of roads deteriorated beyond resurfacing, the cost increased significantly. He noted the City's liability if the Frances Anderson Center burned as a result of a faulty electrical system. Many residents he spoke with, including many on very limited incomes, preferred to have the City's infrastructure fixed than have a nominal $12 per year returned to them. He noted it appeared some Councilmembers were voting based on their desire to be re-elected rather than what was good for the City. He urged the Mayor and Council to do what was right for the City, not necessarily a small interest group. Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Haakenson closed the public participation portion of the hearing. He referred to Mr. Hertrich's comment that the City had $1 million extra in the budget, noting this was not true. As a result of the loss of $1 million in revenue from I-695, the budget would have been cut by $1 million had annexation not been approved. He said approval of annexation to the Library District would allow the City to use those funds to maintain existing service levels. Council President Earling asked staff to address projects that were not included on the list of proposed projects. Parks and Recreation Director Arvilla Ohlde advised the Comprehensive Park and Open Space Plan was currently being reviewed and when completed, the list of projects would be huge and would include park acquisition, repairs, ballfield upgrades, an indoor aquatic center, performing arts, etc. She said the proposed projects were the bare essentials to maintain facilities as assets rather than liabilities. City Engineer Dave Gebert explained the City had approximately 133 miles of roadway; at the current overlay rate, the City was on an approximately 45 year overlay cycle when the industry standards was a 15-20 year cycle. He said the City should be spending $1.2 - $1.6 million. The current $500,000 per year expenditure and the proposed $750,000 expenditure was an effort to catch up but there was still a large backlog in street overlays. He said there were also significant backlogs in sidewalk construction and repair as well as large street reconstruction projects such as 76`h Avenue and 220t` Street that were not included in the list of projects. Councilmember Davis asked what it would take to catch up and maintain a 15-20 year street overlay cycle. Mr. Gebert answered a 20-year cycle would require an expenditure of $1.5 — $1.6 million per Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 6 year. Public Works Director Noel Miller advised the proposed repairs to the Frances Anderson Center would maintain the status quo of the building, major remodeling would be required to bring the Frances Anderson Center into the 21 St century. He said an electrical design firm was ready to perform the proposed rewiring but the design was delayed until funding was identified. Mayor Haakenson remanded the matter to Council for deliberation. Council President Earling asked Ms. Hetzler to address possible funding sources for the debt service. Ms. Hetzler said the Council packet included two examples, 1) issue the entire $3.8 million in 2001 as Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) bonds; the debt service requirement for 20 years under this scenario was $315,000 per year, and 2) assuming all projects eligible for Public Works Trust Fund Loans were successful and non -eligible projects were funded via LTGO bonds, the debt service would be $270,000 per year for 20 years. She said primary sources for the debt service would be the increased electrical utility tax of $210,000 per year, $44,000 in the treatment plant budget for the meter rehab project, $25,000 potentially available from the first t/4% of BEET, and $45,000 currently budgeted in 2001 for the Frances Anderson wiring project. She summarized the combined revenue sources would provide approximately $325,000 per year to fund LTGO bonds or a combination of LTGO bonds and Public Works Trust Fund loans. For Council President Earling, Ms. Hetzler explained staff began the application process for Public Works Trust Fund loans for all eligible projects and would submit the applications by June 1. If the applications were successful, the debt service payment would be approximately $90,000. She noted if the applications were successful and the Council made a decision not to move forward with the project, the Council could reject the loan for the project. She assumed the LTGO bonds would be issued for the remaining projects that were ineligible for the Public Works Trust Fund loans before the end of 2001 due to favorable interest rates and lack of initiatives. Mayor Haakenson remanded the matter to Council for action. COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, TO TABLE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. UPON ROLL CALL, THE MOTION FAILED (2-5), COUNCILMEMBERS PLUNKETT AND ORVIS IN FAVOR, AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, AND COUNCILMEMBERS MARIN, MILLER, PETSO, AND DAVIS OPPOSED. Councilmember Marin said although part of him would like to return the money to the taxpayers, because it was such a pittance, few would notice it beyond the gesture. He has walked on all the 133 miles of roadway and was aware some were in atrocious condition. He expressed disappointment the City was so far from a reasonable overlay schedule, noting many citizens were also dismayed by the condition of the City's roads. He noted one citizen had repaired the road in front of his home. He requested staff pursue financing options to leverage the repair of the infrastructure items that had been identified. Councilmember Petso spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance, noting the 2001 budget included rewiring of the Frances Anderson Center. She was convinced that project needed to move forward quickly for safety reasons but said other projects had not been sufficiently prioritized. If the City were successful in obtaining Public Works Trust Fund moneys, the debt service could be budgeted in the 2002 and ongoing budgets. She noted the proposed ordinance rebated the excess electrical utility tax to the ratepayer only through December 2001. She supported this action to avoid the City making a mistake in haste. She preferred to move forward with the Frances Anderson Center rewiring, submit Public Works Trust Fund applications, determine the amount necessary to bond for the debt service on the successful Public Works Trust Fund loans, and determine which road and sidewalk projects would be funded. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 7 Councilmember Petso agreed there were several projects not on the list, noting the $210,000 in electrical utility taxes could also be placed in a fund for construction of the second fire station. She supported rebating the additional electrical utility tax for 2001 and, via a comprehensive process, determining how to allocate the additional utility tax next year and in future years. Councilmember Miller referred to Bruce Nicholson's comment that the amount that would be rebated would be a small pittance compared to the enormity of infrastructure problems the City faces and the uses the additional electrical utility tax could be put to. He said the City would be better served by leaving taxes in place and not making the reduction for .5-6 months. COUNCILMEMBER MILLER MOVED TO DIRECT THE MAYOR AND STAFF TO RETURN WITH A LIST OF PRIORITIES TO BE FUNDED VIA THE UTILITY TAX. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Council President Earling proposed the Council table the ordinance and ask staff to prepare an amended list that reflected successful grants, a strategic plan for funding, and not using the first '/4% REET as a funding source. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED TO TABLE THE ORDINANCE. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Councilmember Plunkett said he would not support the proposed ordinance due to the need to review information regarding capital facilities needs and funding of the fire station. Mayor Haakenson said it was not his intent to request the Council use any of the $310,000 in additional electrical utility tax revenue to fund the fire station. COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING, TO TABLE THIS AGENDA ITEM. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, TO DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN WITH FINANCING OPTIONS TO LEVERAGE THE POTENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED. Councilmember Marin said he did not include a request regarding funding the fire station in view of Mayor Haakenson's upcoming presentation regarding the fire station construction plan at the June 5 meeting. Councilmember Plunkett preferred to direct staff to provide a list of capital facilities needs for Council review. MOTION FAILED (2-5). COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING AND COUNCILMEMBER MARIN VOTED IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBERS PLUNKETT, DAVIS, ORVIS, PETSO AND MILLER OPPOSED THE MOTION. 6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS oncern Dr. Jim Bassuk, 7706 234h Street SW, Edmonds, submitted written materials expressing concern with Regarding the unacceptable levels of wood smoke in his neighborhood. He referred to dangerous chemicals ood p g g oke contained in wood smoke, noting it was capable of inducing a wide variety of acute and chronic symptoms and diseases. He said the particles in wood smoke were too small to be filtered by the nose and respiratory system and entered the lungs where they remained for many months causing structural Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 8 damage and chemical changes. He said the particulate matter leaving chimneys was so small that it was not stopped by closed doors and windows, therefore, it was not possible to avoid the particles and associated chemicals by staying indoors. He commented asthma was an epidemic in the State, affecting 15% of the State's population. Those with asthma, the geriatric population, and children were at highest risk of illness from wood smoke exposure. He asked the Council to consider the report he submitted and create a taskforce to study the issue. He recommended the solution include education, enforcement and energy alternatives. Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, recalled a proposal in 1994/1995 for a six -lane overpass from Hwy. 99 to downtown Edmonds, scheduled to begin in 2004 and be completed in 2007- 2009. He said this should be the main capital project under consideration as it would move people into the City more quickly. Bruce Nicholson, 9829 Cherry Street, Edmonds, commented he faithfully attended or watched Council meetings and was frustrated with his attempt to get citizens to participate at Council meetings. As most citizens were not interested in being involved, he stressed it was the Council's responsibility to make decisions. He supported the Council being informed but said all issues did not require an opinion poll where no one participates and the only result was slowing down the process. 7. MAYOR'S COMMENTS Public At Mayor Haakenson's request, Community Services Director Stephen Clifton advised a press release Facilities was issued today soliciting for Public Facilities District (PFD) boardmembers. He anticipated candidates District could be presented to the Council during the next month for appointment at the June 19 Council meeting. If that timeline was successful, the PFD could impose the .033% sales and use tax and receive the first payment by October 1. He said a Request for Proposals was sent to six consultants (in Seattle, Chicago, Colorado, and San Francisco). If the requests were successful, a presentation of the final report could be made at the November 6 Council meeting, six weeks ahead of the previous timeline. Using the Request for Proposals process rather than the Request for Qualifications allowed the City to solicit consultants without the Request for Qualifications process, cutting approximately six weeks from the schedule. Wood Mayor Haakenson advised Dr. Bassuk, who spoke under audience comments, contacted him regarding Smoke his concerns. Dr. Bassuk also contacted the Health District who advised they did not have any regulatory Issue authority. Dr. Bassuk spoke with the City's Code Enforcement Officer and Fire Marshal who indicated the City's codes did not provide any regulatory authority. The proper authority over this issue was the Puget Sound Clean Air agency. 0 Council Mayor Haakenson announced there would be no Council meeting on the fifth Tuesday, May 29. He Meeting n 5/29 invited the public to attend the Memorial Day ceremony at the Edmonds Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 28. 8. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES ON OUTSIDE COMMITTEE/BOARD MEETINGS Council President Earling thanked the families and staff who attended the presentation honoring Community Transit drivers. Bright- Council President Earling referred to the siting of the Brightwater treatment facility, noting the list of afar seven sites had been reduced to five. He requested Kin County provide information regarding whether Treatment q g ty p g g Facility the multimodal facility could be co -located with a wastewater treatment facility at the Unocal site. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 9 Iio. Co. Councilmember Marin referred to a request by the Snohomish County Housing Authority earlier this year ousing to operate the Edmonds Highlands project, advising the sale closed a few weeks ago. No immediate uthority/ dmonds changes are proposed other than repairs to the roof and they are awaiting funding from the Gates ghlands Foundation. Councilmember Marin said the Housing Authority plans to meet with residents along the back fence to determine their needs. The Housing Authority was very complimentary regarding their contact with the City regarding this project. right- Councilmember Marin echoed Council President Earling's request regarding the siting of the Brightwater Water facility. He referred to a memo from Mayor Haakenson, which stated if BrightWater was to be sited in Edmonds, it should be on our terms. Alliance Councilmember Plunkett reported Edmonds Alliance for Economic Development (EAED) had sited for another directory at 51h and Dayton and was considering upgrades to the kiosk at the ferry. He said the Develop- P- EAED planned to undertake an economic impact study to determine the economic impacts of economic ent development. The EAED also planned to conduct a mid -year review of priorities established this year. Councilmember Plunkett referred to a newspaper article regarding communication problems in public SnoCom safety. He explained delays in transferring calls may occur on the border between SnoCom and SnoPac (which serves Snohomish County) but computer -aided dispatch and procedures were addressing the issue. He assured the article referring to time delays was not in reference to SnoCom, which serves the Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood area. Csue Councilmember Petso referred to the information regarding health hazards associated with wood burning e smoke, noting the Council received a more comprehensive packet of information than Dr. Bassuk was able to convey during his 3-minute time limit. Councilmember Petso said Dr. Bassuk's materials indicated his public education efforts had been successful in getting many people in his neighborhood to voluntarily curtail wood burning. Councilmember Petso said although the City may not have enforcement authority, it may be possible for the City to take a role in public education, possibly incorporating the information into existing programs. She suggested the Community Services Committee consider this issue. Bright- Councilmember Davis concurred with Council President Earling's request regarding the BrightWater Pater treatment facility, requesting there be an opportunity for public comment and Council discussion when that information was provided. With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. GARY HfkENSON, MAYOR �J �. 4 .. , Z. C�6-� SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 10 AGENDA - EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex 250 5' Avenue North 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. MAY 22, 2001 7:00 P.M. - Call to Order Flag Salute ji 1. Approval of Agenda 2. Consent Agenda Items (A) Roll Call (B) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2001 (C) Approval of Claim Checks #48228 through #48269 for the Week of May 14, 2001, in the Amount of $159,024.16. Approval of Payroll Direct Deposits and Checks #1967 Through #2069 for the Period May 1 Through May 15, 2001, in the Amount of $754,131.44. (D) Acknowledge Receipt of Claim for Damages from J. Kathleen Stewart ($127.36) (E) Approval of List of Businesses Applying for Renewal of Their Liquor Licenses with the Washington State Liquor Control Board (F) Authorization to Advertise for Statements of Qualification from Consultants for { the Update of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan (G) Authorization to Pay IKON Office Solutions for Reconfiguration and Condensing of Document Imaging System (H) Proclamation in Recognition of Public Works Week, May 20 - 26, 2001 (1) Proposed Resolution to Commend Edmonds Resident and Community Transit Driver Jim Walker for Driving Two Million Miles Without an Accident (J) Proposed Resolution to Commend Edmonds Resident and Community Transit Road Supervisor Naunihal Batth for Driving One Million Miles Without an Accident Page 1 of 2 1 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MAY 22, 2001 Page 2 of 2.A (K) Proposed Resolution Advising and Recommending that the Sno-Isle Library District Provide Filtering of Internet Computer Terminals (L) Proposed Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 3355, an Interim Zoning Regulation and Moratorium on Processing Building Permits Applications for the Establishment or Expansion of Community Churches on Collector Streets Within the City (M) Proposed Ordinance Amending Edmonds Community Development Code Chapter 17.50.020 Regarding Residential Parking Standards for All Zoning Classifications Except for the BC Zone (N) Proposed Ordinance Amending Edmonds Community Development Code Chapter 21.90.120 Regarding Changing the Definition of Street 3. (10 Min.) Presentation of Resolutions to Community Transit Driver Jim Walker, and to Community Transit Road Supervisor Naunihal Batth 4. (20 Min.) Presentation of Literary and Performing Arts Scholarship Recipients 5. (45 Min.) Public Hearing on a Proposed Ordinance Amending the Provisions of Edmonds City Code Section 3.20.050(A) Public Utility Districts to Add a New Subsection 4 in Order to Provide a Temporary Reduction in the Business and Occupations Tax on Public Utility Districts Furnishing Electrical Energy and Power for Tax Year 2001, Providing for a Sunset of Such Provision on December 31, 2001 and Fixing a Time When the Same Shall Become Effective 6. Audience Comments (3 Minute Limit Per Person) 7. ( 5 Min.) Mayor's Comments 8. (15 Min.) Individual Council Reports/Updates on Outside Committee/Board Meetings 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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