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08/07/2001 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES August 7, 2001 The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Gary Haakenson in the Council Chambers, 250 5ch Avenue North, Edmonds, followed by the flag salute. ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Gary Haakenson, Mayor Dave Earling, Council President Michael Plunkett, Councilmember Lora Petso, Councilmember Dave Orvis, Councilmember (arrived 7:10 p.m.) ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember Richard Marin, Councilmember STAFF PRESENT Al Compaan, Assistant Police Chief Duane Bowman, Development Serv. Director Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director Peggy Hetzler, Administrative Services Director Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Director Dave Gebert, City Engineer Brian McIntosh, Assistant Parks and Rec. Dir. Renee McRae, Recreation Coordinator Steve Bullock, Senior Planner Scott Snyder, City Attorney Sandy Chase, City Clerk Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst. Jeannie Dines, Recorder Mayor Haakenson advised the Council would not have a quorum until the arrival of Councilmember Orvis who was delayed in traffic. Therefore, the Council would proceed to ceremonial items that did not require Council action and return to items that required action upon Councilmember Orvis' arrival. Injured I Mayor Haakenson reported an Edmonds firefighter, Isaac Howard, was seriously injured last night. He is firefighter Jin stable condition at Harborview Medical Center. Mayor Haakenson clarified Mr. Howard is a volunteer firefighter in Gold Bar and a full-time firefighter in Edmonds. He urged the public to keep Mr. Howard and his family in their thoughts and prayers. 3. RECOGNITION OF YOUTH VOLUNTEERS Youth IMayor Haakenson explained the youth volunteers were junior counselors from the Edmonds Parks and olunteers Recreation day camp, from the Edmonds Boys and Girls Club and members of the Youth Advisory Committee. He explained many of the volunteers learned valuable skills for the workplace as well as the importance of community service. He noted 19 of the current 24 paid day camp staff in the Parks and Recreation program began as volunteer junior counselors. He noted volunteer counselors would record over 6,000 volunteer hours this summer. Mayor Haakenson commented these young people and others working in the community were tremendous role models for their peers and younger children. In a world filled with negative news about youth, Mayor Haakenson remarked it was a pleasure to honor these volunteers. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 7, 2001 Page 1 1 Mayor Haakenson presented certificates to the following volunteers: Cassie Banel, Rene Delgado, Staysha Delgado, Clair Drake, Stephanie Gove, Bruce Gritten, Daniel Johnson, Luke Kutrich, Jennifer Lewis, Nicole Lusier, Chelsea Olsen, Joanna Tell, Gabriel Walter, Shannon White, Ashley Williams, Kyle Humann, and Grant Warner. Councilmembers congratulated the youth volunteers. Youth 4. REPORT ON THE PARKS & RECREATION YOUTH ASSESSMENT !'Assessment Re ort Parks and Recreation Director Arvilla Ohlde expressed her appreciation for the hours the youth have given to the community. She explained every six years, the City updated its Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan, which includes reviewing recreation programming. This year a decision was made to take an in-depth look at how youth are being served in the community. As a result, a Youth Advisory Committee was formed that consisted of local youth, citizens, school members, youth organizations, congregations, business members, and government. Tools used in the planning process included a community wide forum Talk it Up for Youth as well as a national measuring tool created by the Search Institute that measures 40 (20 internal and 20 external) developmental assets identified as building blocks to ensure healthy development. The Search Institute Profiles of Student Life: Attitude and Behaviors survey was given to 720 students within the ages of 12 and 18. Ms. Ohlde said although the City was viewed as a great place to raise a family, the survey responses were only slightly higher than national averages. The survey also identified deficits in some community needs and services. Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Brian McIntosh explained the task for the Youth Advisory Committee was to develop a positive and new vision for youth in the community and recommend plans for moving ahead toward the vision. He said three tools were utilized as the basis for their report, 1) the 23 member ad hoc Youth Advisory Committee, 2) a community wide forum Talk It Up for Youth, held in November 2000 which was attended by 35 interested parties, and 3) data developed by the Search Institute Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Behaviors survey. He explained the survey was conducted in six schools in the Edmonds School District (four elementary, one middle and one high school). Approximately 800 students took the survey, 720 surveys were declared valid and used to calculate the results. Mr. McIntosh explained the Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Behaviors survey, developed by the Search Institute, gives communities a portrait of their youths' developmental assets, identifies deficits and risk behaviors youth are exposed to, provides baseline data for developing asset building strategies, and opportunities for creating vision. Mr. McIntosh explained the survey, consisting of 156 questions, was administered to sixth, eighth and tenth grade students in the six schools. The survey has been administered to hundreds of communities throughout the United States and over 425,000 students have taken the survey. Mr. McIntosh explained an external asset was a positive, external developmental experience that connects youth with others. He displayed and described the four external assets types — support, empowerment, boundaries and expectations, and constructive use of time. He highlighted several of the 20 external assets and the percentage of students answering positively. Mr. McIntosh explained internal assets were the young person's own commitments, values, and competencies. He displayed and described internal asset types — commitment to learning, positive values, social competencies, and positive identity. He highlighted several of the 20 internal assets and the percentage of students answering positively. Mr. McIntosh displayed and described a graph Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 7, 2001 Page 2 illustrating the average number of assets for Edmonds youth by grade level, explaining the average for the 720 students surveyed was 20.7 assets. The graph illustrated sixth graders had an average of 25.4 assets, eighth graders had 19.7 assets, and tenth graders 17.8 assets. Mr. McIntosh displayed a chart illustrating the percentage of youth in Edmonds youth with 0-10 assets, 11-20 assets, 21-30 assets, and 31-40 assets, explaining the goal of the community will be to increase the number of assets that youth have. He displayed a graph comparing the average number of risk -taking behaviors with the asset level. He explained the Search Institute's research consistently shows that youth with higher levels of assets are involved in fewer risk -taking behaviors. Julie Bugai, citizen/parent on the Youth Advisory Committee, explained the process was developed as a result of the Talk It Up for Youth forum held on November 13, 2000. She explained Talk It Up for Youth consisted of a group of 35 citizens representing a broad cross-section of the community including youth and members of the Youth Advisory Committee who discussed issues and challenges with youth in the community, community assets, and formed a vision for youth. She read a statement that summarized the thoughts gathered at Talk It up for Youth: • We want a community that is positive, builds youth potential, and empowers and supports youth. • We want a community that is safe, health, and accessible for youth. • We want a community that embraces diversity and demonstrates tolerance. • We want to encourage culturally rich, intergenerational programming. • We want to create gathering places for youth and affordable activities that involve teens with their families. • We want to encourage youth participation in decision -making, community involvement and community service. Recreation Coordinator Renee McRae read the vision the Youth Advisory Committee developed, "Edmonds is committed to the positive involvement, safety and growth of all of our community's youth. She explained the vision reflected the following values: respect for youth as contributing members of our community; appreciation of the diversity and talents of our population; commitment to a safe, healthy environment; close caring relationships with family, friends, and neighbors of all ages; community participation, good citizenship, and service to others; and individual responsibility and accountability." Ms. McRae explained the following goals were developed to accomplish the vision: 1) create and sustain a community -wide sense of common purpose in promoting the positive development of all youth to increase the average number of assets, 2) help youth feel connected to and valued by the community and help the community to value youth, and 3) increase access to recreational and social opportunities for youth. She highlighted several strategies for each goal. Bill Daiziel, Edmonds Boys and Girls Club, explained there were many challenges to successfully implementing this widespread social change. To successfully implement change, he emphasized the community must make meeting the needs of our youth a priority; struggle to avoid a program centered approach that "leaves it to the professionals"; focus on opportunities versus needs, deficits, and problems; broader involvement and leadership beyond the organizing team; and sustained commitment and involvement over the long term. He explained one of the biggest challenges will be involving adults including positive participation by parents, possible changes in attitude and behaviors, parents placing children first, and modeling behaviors they want children to learn. He emphasized this change would require a commitment from citizens, parents, civic leaders, political leaders as well as an organized and effective governing body. He summarized the result of success could be no less than reclaiming our Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 7, 2001 Page 3 youth — raisin youth who are equipped to'`succeed to�'lead our community, Y g Y and to raise the next generation. Mr. Daiziel explained at the same time Edmonds undertook the youth assessment and planning process, the Edmonds School District administered the Washington State Survey of Adolescent Health Behavior throughout the district with similar results. In response to the energy and interest created by these surveys, Snohomish County Federated Health and Safety Network has formed "Communities that Care (CTC), an organization that will provide leadership in organizing people and resources in the community that encompasses the Edmonds School District. The Youth Advisory Committee will continue to meet to monitor the progress of the district wide effort. Rene Delgado, youth member of the Youth Advisory Committee, cited examples for adults to help youth succeed: get to know all the children in their neighborhood by name; ask youth about themselves, their interest and activities; volunteer as a tutor, mentor or a leader in a youth program; and involve youth in your projects and activities. She cited examples of what youth could do — participate in interesting and challenging youth programs, school activities, and church programs; get to know an adult you admire; and find opportunities to build relationship with younger children by volunteering or babysitting. She said families could eat meals together as often as possible, take the time to talk about family values and priorities, work and play together, and support participation in youth activities and community service. She said organizations could educate their customers and employees about their potential as asset builders, contribute time, talent and resources to support community asset building efforts, institute policies that support employee involvement in mentoring and volunteering. Communities could develop opportunities for youth to contribute to the community through participation and leadership, recognize young people for their commitment to the community and other achievements, and provide a safe place for youth to gather and a variety of activities for youth in the community. Mr. McIntosh advised copies of the Community Youth Report were available. He referred to a draft flyer, a report from the Youth Advisory Committee, that is being developed to communicate with the community. He noted the complete search report, Developmental Assets: A Profile of Your Youth, was available in the City Council office. Mayor Haakenson expressed the Council's appreciation to the Youth Advisory Committee for their efforts. Mr. McIntosh introduced the members of the Youth Advisory Committee: Adrienne Anderson, Meadowdale Middle School; Julie Bugai, citizen/parent; Joe Camden, citizen/parent; Erin Camden, Bishop Blanchet High School; Christina Cunningham, Edmonds-Woodway High School; Bill Daiziel, Edmonds Boys and Girls Club; Chris Davis, Edmonds City Council; Rene Delgado, OMA High School; Staysha Delgado, Edmonds-Woodway High School; Claudia Dickinson, Family Support Center; Wendy Ewbank, Madrona Non -Graded K-8; Edith Farrar, Edmonds Library; Joe Hampson, Sno-King Youth Club; Scott Mackie, Funtasia; Brian McIntosh and Renee McRae, Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department; Pam Richards, College Place Middle School; Shawna Rothaus, Edmonds Elementary School; Debbie Smith and Martin Speckmaier, City of Edmonds Police Youth Services Unit; Travis Talbot, Westgate Chapel; and Evie Wilson-Lingbloom, Edmonds Library. Council President Earling recognized this was a powerful program and asked how the message would be communicated to the community. He also asked how many Snohomish County communities were involved in this program. Mr. McIntosh answered the Youth Advisory Committee viewed this as a beginning. He said the Search Institute's survey had been conducted in the northwest several times. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 7, 2001 Page 4 Although a core group from the Youth Advisory Committee will continue to meet, they plan to be active with CTC due to the resources CTC has available. He said they would like to assess in a year whether the word is getting out and then conduct the survey again in 2-5 years to determine if assets levels have increased. He said the flyer would be distributed to the community and the information in the flyer would be incorporated into the Fall Recreation Guide. Council President Earling commented the newspapers, service clubs, etc. could provide impetus to the program. He encouraged members of the Youth Advisory Committee to attend the September 15 Snohomish County -wide Leadership meeting which will include discussion of educational and family issues. He said the themes from this report could be an important part of the outcome of the meeting. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA pprove genda COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL pprove (B) APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #49710 THROUGH #49873 FOR THE WEEK OF laim checks JULY 30, 2001, IN THE AMOUNT OF $252,697.29. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSITS AND CHECKS #2655 THROUGH #2826 FOR THE PERIOD JULY 16 THROUGH JULY 31, 2001, IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,261.52. City Hall Roof (C) REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE CITY HALL ROOF Re lacement REPLACEMENT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT Public 5. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WHETHER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PIECES OF Hearing - REAL ESTATE SHOULD BE DECLARED SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY AND Whether OFFERED FOR SALE BY EITHER BID OR NEGOTIATED SALE: Certain Real Estate Should be (1) 8505 BOWDOIN WAY, EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, APPROXIMATELY .60 ACRES Declared (2) PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN 86TH AND 87TH AVENUES ON THE SOUTH SIDE Surplus to OF MAIN STREET, EDMONDS, APPROXIMATELY 1.29 ACRES Needs of the Mayor Haakenson commented a month ago, he requested the Council consider the surplus of these properties to help fund the new fire station on 196th. Development Services Director Duane Bowman described the two sites. Site 1 is the existing fire station location at Five Corners, currently zoned Public Use with a small area of RM 2.4 zoning. This site contains approximately .6 acres. Site 2 is located on the curve of Main Street near Five Corners, and the surrounding zoning is RS 8 (residential, minimum lot size 8,000 square feet). Mr. Bowman identified the sites on a vicinity map, explaining on Site 1 there was a 50-foot wide right- of-way that provides emergency access into the Montclair development to the north. To the west of the site, there are two water tanks, a pumping station, and a cellular monopole. Mr. Bowman explained the City would likely maintain a 40-foot right-of-way, reducing the size of the site to slightly below .6 acres. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 7, 2001 Page 5 He explained the right-of-way was necessary for access to the water tanks, the monopole, and the Montclair emergency access. Mr. Bowman explained the Site 2 parcel has historically been identified as a potential for a secondary access to Shell Valley. Access to Shell Valley has historically been an issue for the City due to the steepness of the road. Further, the City's Bikeway Plan calls for a 30-foot bikeway/winter access road to be developed across this property. Therefore, a portion of the property would need to be reserved for a 30-foot right-of-way as well as for utility easements. Mr. Bowman recalled on June 5 the Council considered the surplus of these parcels as part of the funding package for fire station 16. It was anticipated the sale of the two properties could generate up to $500,000 in revenue. He explained Site 1 has Public Use zoning; the City would need to initiate a rezone action, a public process, to establish appropriate zoning. Mr. Bowman advised the recommended action was to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution declaring the subject properties surplus and authorize the Mayor to begin the process of offering the properties for sale, reserving appropriate necessary rights -of -way and easements. Councilmember Petso asked whether the appropriate easements, etc. would be determined prior to offering the properties for sale. Mr. Bowman answered it would likely occur during the negotiation for the sale of the property. Councilmember Petso questioned why it would not be done in advance of the sale. Mr. Bowman answered that was also a possibility; the first step was to determine whether to surplus the property. Next, the value of the property would be determined via an appraisal. Councilmember Petso pointed out the appraisal would be impacted by the amount of land that would be retained for right-of-way. Mr. Bowman agreed there would need to be input from staff. For Councilmember Petso, Mr. Bowman advised if the Council authorized the surplus of Site 1, the process for rezoning would then be initiated. Councilmember Petso summarized the sequence would be to declare the property surplus, determine zoning and necessary right-of-way, and then offer the property for sale. Mr. Bowman agreed. Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the public hearing. He summarized comments submitted to the City Council from, 1) Gaylynn Beighton, Chiles & Company, who encouraged the Council to surplus the property, 2) Rob Morrison who supported the surplus of both properties, 3) Al Dykes who favored the surplus of both properties, and 4) Shelly and Les Hart who had concerns about zoning. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, commented Site 2 has been filled illegally over the years by the City with "who knows what kind of material." He said this created very steep slopes and an unstable situation for any development of right-of-way. He pointed out no environmental review had been done on Site 1 and recommended that be done and the amount of right-of-way determined before the properties were surplused. Regarding Site 1, no history regarding the intended use of the property in the future has been provided to the Council such as expansion of the water tanks. He recommended the City study other possible uses for the fire station property, Richard Rentell, 8508 Main Street #B103, Edmonds, explained his backyard abuts the fire station property. He supported the surplus/development of the fire station property. He noted when they purchased their unit at Montclair, they were concerned with the noise from the fire station and Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 7, 2001 Page 6 understood the fire station would eventually move to a new facility. He preferred the fire station property be developed with a residential use rather than a business use. Michelle Bratson, 21304 84`h Avenue, Edmonds, whose property is across the street from the fire station, proposed the Council think creatively about the use of the property such as developing it as a park. Steve Alfy, 21308 84`h Avenue W, Edmonds, who lives across the street from the fire station, supported developing the fire station as a park. He commented the nearby school was getting old and the children in the neighborhood need a place to play that is close by. Bradley Alfy, 21308 84`h Avenue W, Edmonds, said it would be nice to have a park in their neighborhood because the school baseball fields are not in good condition, the benches are deteriorating, and skateboarders are always there. David Alfy, 21308 84`h Avenue W, Edmonds, also favored having a park on the fire station site so that they did have to go to downtown Edmonds to go to a park. He agreed the school fields were in poor condition. Bonne Caler, 8721 Main Street, Edmonds, said Site 2 would be an appropriate site for a park with a bike path from Shell Park. She referred to the earlier presentation regarding youth in the community, pointing out there were few small community parks in this neighborhood. Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Haakenson closed the public participation portion of the public hearing. For Councilmember Plunkett, staff advised Chase Lake Elementary was approximately two blocks away, Yost Park was approximately '/2 mile and Pine Ridge Park was approximately '/4 mile. Councilmember Plunkett summarized there were two parks and one school within '/2 mile of Five Corners. Councilmember Plunkett asked whether the Council could surplus the property, begin the process of determining appropriate zoning, and later determine the appropriate use for the property was as a park. Community Services Director Stephen Clifton answered yes. Councilmember Plunkett asked whether another water tank would be necessary. Mr. Clifton offered to confer with Public Works Director Noel Miller. Councilmember Plunkett asked staff to respond to Mr. Hertrich's comment regarding environmental review. City Attorney Scott Snyder advised environmental review was typically done by a purchaser although the City could conduct its own environmental review. Councilmember Petso asked how the City would proceed if the property was declared surplus tonight and it was later determined a park or water tank was desired/needed. Mr. Clifton answered the Council could revoke its decision to surplus the property. Councilmember Petso asked whether there was any danger in delaying Council action until staff determined whether a park or water tank was needed/desired. Mayor Haakenson answered the Council could condition its action on appropriate response from Mr. Miller and Ms. Ohlde. Mr. Snyder explained the recommended action was to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution to be placed on the next Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 7, 2001 Page 7 Council Consent Agenda (August 21); therefore, formal Council action would not occur until then. He noted the surplus of the property was not the same -as the sale of the property. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF OFFERING THE PROPERTIES FOR SALE, RESERVING APPROPRIATE NECESSARY RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND EASEMENTS. Council President Earling said it had been understood that the Five Corners fire station property would be declared surplus as part of the process of constructing a new fire station. He expressed interest in retaining the residential character of the site. He supported the surplus of the Main Street property with the retention of the necessary easements. He noted any prospective purchaser of the Main Street property would conduct due diligence before closing any transaction. Councilmember Petso thanked the members of the public who provided input, and raising good issues. She planned to follow up with staff before the Council's final action, including conferring with the City's Parks and Recreation Director who is developing a new Parks Master Plan and is also working with the school district on a joint partnership to allow school playgrounds to operate like parks. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mayor Haakenson commented the City recently acquired an additional park on the west side of Chase Lake. The property is in Snohomish County purchased with Snohomish County grant funds. tract 6. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO DENY A one CONTRACT REZONE REQUEST BY LARRY AND SUSAN DEISHER FOR PROPERTY Request- LOCATED AT 7025 174TH STREET SOUTHWEST. THE REQUEST IS TO REZONE THE 7025 174 h PROPERTY FROM RS-20 TO RS-8 TO ALLOW A THREE -LOT SHORT PLAT ON THE St. sw PROPERTY (File No. R-2000-6) Mayor Haakenson advised this was a quasi-judicial hearing. He asked whether any Councilmembers had any disclosures. There were no disclosures by the Council and no objections by audience members to the participation of any Councilmember. Due to the presence of only four Councilmembers, City Attorney Scott Snyder explained the Council could take testimony but although the Council could make a quasi-judicial decision regarding the rezone of the property, an ordinance must be passed to effectuate that decision. An ordinance requires the vote of a majority of the members of the Council (four votes). Therefore, unless all four Councilmembers agreed, the Council could not rezone the property. He noted the Council could uphold the Planning Board's decision with only three votes. He explained the Council may wish to postpone deliberation to a later date to allow the Councilmembers who are absent to review the record and participate in the decision. Councilmember Petso asked whether the Council was required to take public testimony tonight or whether the public hearing could be continued without taking public testimony. Mr. Snyder answered that was within the Council's discretion. Larry Deisher (applicant) preferred to continue deliberation until more Councilmembers were present. He requested a continuance of the public hearing. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 7, 2001 Page 8 Council President Earling advised the continued public hearing could be scheduled for August 21. A member of.the audience was agreeable to postponing the public hearing if it could be held earlier in the meeting on August 21. Council President Earling agreed. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETSO, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2001. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS lat of Vista Elaine Yard, 9209 Olympic View Drive, Edmonds, explained the preliminary plat of Vista del Mar del Mar was approved March 27, 1995, and the final plat was signed June 20, 2000, five years and three months later. However, as of today, 403 days later, the plat was still not completed. She said Note # 7 on the final plat was not enforced; there was a gravel road between Maple Manor, private road number 1 and Vista del Mar, that was in violation of the plat. She said Development Services Director Duane Bowman and City Engineer Dave Gebert have assisted the neighborhood with this issue but she was now requesting the Council's assistance in the enforcement of the plat of Vista Del Mar, specifically Note #7. She asked why the plat was not enforced and when it would be enforced. Councilmember Plunkett asked staff to respond to Ms. Yards' comments. Mr. Bowman advised he has met with Ms. Yard and her neighbors several times. He explained Mr. Kairez has been notified by the City that the gravel road he installed needs to be removed. Mr. Kairez has not responded and staff has begun enforcement action to pursue this as a civil violation of the plat conditions. Councilmember Plunkett advised Councilmembers are contacted individually approximately every three weeks requesting action be taken. He noted there was nothing the Council could do and staff was taking appropriate action. Mr. Bowman agreed. 8. MAYOR'S COMMENTS Mayor Haakenson had no report. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Plunkett recalled Mayor Haakenson encouraged the Council and the public to keep Isaac Howard (the firefighter who was injured recently) and his family in their prayers and thoughts. Councilmember Plunkett pointed out there were men and women in the community that put their lives on the line when citizens call. He urged the public to go up to one of them and thank them. With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. .r .�.N/ - . • � 0 SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 7, 2001 Page 9 ..AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex 250 511 Avenue North 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. AUGUST 7, 2001 7:00 P.M. - Call to Order Flag Salute 1. Approval of Agenda 2. Consent Agenda Items (A) Roll Call (B) Approval of claim checks #49710 through #49873 for the week of July 30, 2001, in the amount of $252,697.29. Approval of payroll direct deposits and checks #2655 through #2826 for the period July 16 through July 31, 2001, in the amount of $750,261.52. (C) Report on Final Construction Costs for the City Hall Roof Replacement and Council Acceptance of Project 3. (10 Min.) Recognition of Youth Volunteers 4. (30 Min.) Report on the Parks & Recreation Youth Assessment 5. (30 Min.) Public Hearing regarding whether the following described pieces of real estate should be declared surplused to the needs of the City and offered for sale by either bid or negotiated sale: (1) 8505 Bowdoin Way, Edmonds, Washington; approximately .60 acres (2) Property located between 86t' and 87t' Avenues on the south side of Main Street, Edmonds, approximately 1.29 acres 6. (20 Min.) Public Hearing on the Planning Board recommendation to deny a Contract Rezone request by Larry and Susan Deisher for property located at 7025 174"' Street Southwest. The request is to rezone the property from RS-20 to RS-8 to allow a three -lot Short Plat on the property. (File No. R-2000-6) 7. Audience Comments (3 Minute Limit Per Person) Page 1 of 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 79 2001 Page 2 of 2 8. ( 5 Min.) Mayor's Comments 9. (15 Min.) Council Comments 1 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 as well as a delayed telecast of the meeting appears on AT&T Cable, Channel 21.