03/01/1988 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO
MARCH 7, 1988 APPROVAL
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
. MARCH 1, 1988
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Larry
Naughten at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St, Edmonds. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT
Larry Naughten, Mayor
Steve Dwyer, Council President
Laura Hall
Roger Hertrich
Bill Kasper
John Nordquist
Jack Wilson
Martha Dubick, Student Rep.
ABSENT
STAFF
Jo -Anne Jaech Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr.
Art Housler, Admin. Svc. Director
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Jim Barnes, Parks & Rec. Div. Mgr.
Peter Hahn, Comm. Svc. Director
Linda McCrystal, Arts Coordinator
Hal Reeves, Building Official
Sharon Thatcher, Personnel Manager
Dan Prinz, Police Chief
Bobby Mills, Public Works Supt.
Bob Alberts, City Engineer
Bob Bower, Treatment Plant Supvr.
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, City Clerk
Margaret Richards, Recorder
Councilmember Nordquist was not present during discussion of Item #8, Discussion of Fire Depart-
ment Building at Five Corners.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items (E), (F), and (G) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECOND-
ED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The
approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following:
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 1988
(C) ADOPTED RESOLUTION 672 APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER WILLLAM KASPER AS CITY OF EDMONDS
REPRESENTATIVE TO COMMUNITY TRANSIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COUNCILMEMBER JO-ANNE JAECH
AS ALTERNATE
(D) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2659 AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE 10.50.020 REGARDING MEETINGS WITH
�� Q PLANNING BOARD
,+,15e (H) ADOPTION OF FINDIN-GS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING APPEAL OF AUB DECISION ON
84 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AT 7227-7397 210TH S.W. (AP-1-88/EDWARD RIECH)
(I) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM MARY A. CATEY ($832)
(J) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON REROOFING OF SENIOR CENTER
(K) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO EXECUTE CITY -COUNTY AGREEMENT. FOR 212TH ST. FEDERAL AID
all#. PROJECT
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING CONVENIENCE STORES
DRIVE-IN BUSINESSES, AND SERVICE STATIONS LITEM E ON THE CONSENT AGENDAJ
Councilmember Hertrich suggested that a clause be added to Section 21.15.090, Conditional use, to
reflect the intent of the Planning Board with respect to whether or not the intended use would
conflict with the character of the area and also address traffic patterns. City Attorney Scott
Snyder advised the Council that the item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and a public
hearing be scheduled if they wished to amend the ordinance to make substantive changes.
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO PULL ITEM (E) FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA AND RESCHEDULE THE MATTER FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION ON MARCH 15, 1988. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS
TAKEN. A TIE VOTE WAS MADE WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, AND COUNCILMEMBER
NORDQUIST IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON OPPOSED.
MAYOR NAUGHTEN BROKE THE TIE VOTE BY VOTING IN OPPOSITION OF THE MOTION. MOTION FAILED.
Councilmember Hertrich expressed concern that a permissible use in a BN zone may conflict with
the characteristics of an adjoining residential zone. Mr. Snyder said it was his understanding
that the Planning Board intends to review the BN zone characteristics in the near future, and
that process may be the logical place to discuss Councilmember Hertrich's concern.
COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE ITEM (D) AND DISCUSS
HIS CONCERNS AT A LATER DATE. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER OPPOSED BECAUSE HE SAID
HE VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION ORIGINALLY.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH VALOIS ZARINS FOR DESIGN OF ARTWORK AT
WASTEWATER 1I1E TMENT PLANT 9 000 ITEM F ON THE CONSENT AGENU
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT FOR DESIGN OF THE ARTWORK.
AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BUT THAT PAYMENT OF $9,000 BE DERIVED FROM 1% FOR ARTS THAT THE
COUNCIL MAY APPROVE FOR THE TREATMENT PLANT. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Linda McCrystal, Arts Coordinator, clarified that the total budget for the water -related artwork
will not emanate from 1% for Arts because 1% was not approved for the treatment plant. She said
the monies will be derived from the $400,000 that was approved for improving the public area at
the plant. Councilmember Kasper inquired if 1% for Arts would be requested in the future. Ms.
McCrystal replied negatively. Community Services Director Peter Hahn noted that the Council
denied 1% for Arts for the treatment plant.
Councilmember Hall noted that the contract referred to 1% For Arts Program on page 1. Mr. Hahn
said the contract was a standard form and that language was inadvertently included and should be
omitted.
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO APPROVE ITEM (F).
COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO OMIT THE WORD-
ING "1% FOR ARTS PROGRAM" ON PAGE 1 OF THE CONTRACT.
Councilmember Wilson said he would vote against the motion because he was opposed to spending
$400,000 of the taxpayers' money to beautify the treatment plant. He said if it was located away
from the downtown area that expenditure would not be necessary. He noted that the Council voted
against allocating 1% for Arts to the treatment plant as the ordinance so stipulates.
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER WILSON OPPOSED.
A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MAIN MOTION. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, COUNCIL -
MEMBER HERTRICH, COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, AND COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER HALT_
AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON OPPOSED.
ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING APPLICATION OF HAROLD HOPPER FOR
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF 10 LOT SUBDIVISION P-3-87 ITEM G N THE CONSE�TANDouncilm tuber Hertrich noted that the Findings omitted the Council's to install two lights
along the pathway.
COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO INSTALL TWO LIGHTS ALONG THE
WEST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY FOR PEDESTRIAN SECURITY AND THE HEIGHT OF THE LIGHTING BE DETERMINED BY
STAFF.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, THAT THE
LIGHTING BE INSTALLED SO THAT IT DOES NOT CAST A GLARE ONTO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. MOTION CAR-
RIED.
MAIN MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE ITEM (G) BUT DIRECT
STAFF TO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES OR STREAM TEAM TO ANALYZE THE CONDITION OF THE
STREAM. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER HALL AND COUNCILMEMBER KASPER OPPOSED.
Councilmember Hall expressed concern that the Findings were amended without the knowledge of the
applicant. Councilmember Hertrich said both issues were discussed at a previous meeting when the
applicant was present and he expressed no opposition at that time. City Attorney Scott Snyder
advised the Council that the applicant be permitted to hear and address any substantive require-
ments that are made. City Clerk Jackie Parrett added that Mr. Mattson, the applicant, obtained
a copy of the Findings from the clerk's office that afternoon so that he would know what the
Council would be voting on.
* See Council Minutes of March 7, 1988.
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Councilmember Hertrich inquired if Staff could request the agencies to review the condition of
the stream. Mr. Snyder replied affirmatively. Ile said if that directive was not included in the
decision, it would not be a conditioned approval of the subdivision.
AUDIENCE
Mayor Naughten opened the audience portion of the meeting. No input was offered. Mayor Naughten
closed the audience portion of the meeting.
SENTATION OF COMMENDATION TO ROY BERGER
Mayor Naughten read the commendation into the record recognizing Roy Berger for saving the life
of Bill McLain when his canoe overturned in Puget Sound near Edmonds.
Mayor Naughten presented the commendation to Mr..Berger.
Mr. McLain presented a plaque to Mr. Berger that was designed and purchased by himself and
other members of the community in recognition of Mr. Berger's heroic action. Mr. McLain
noted that Mr. Berger also saved the lives of four other people in water -related accidents in
the past.
Mayor Naughten noted that the Ron Bailey School of Broadcasting was present at the meeting and was
taping the presentation of the commendation.
Apo HEARING ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION REGARDING VARIANCE FOR SIGN AT 51 W. DAYTON ST.
208 V-25-87/ PPELLANT: SEG LBAUM & PEALE CONTINUED FROM JANU RY 5
Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that the matter was continued from January 5,
1988. Conditions have changed since the variance application was filed with the City. The main
tenant, Clark's restaurant, has gone out of business and its sign has been removed. Since the
larger sign is no longer on the building, the appellants do not need a sign variance and, there-
fore, intend to withdraw their appeal and obtain a sign permit as required to legalize their
existing sign.
COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO DISMISS THE APPEAL AS MO.OT..
Councilmember Kasper reminded the Council that the issue of view blockage by trees on Railroad
Avenue would have to be addressed in the future.
MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2661 RELATING TO EARTH SUBSIDENCE AND LANDSLIDE HAZARD AREAS AND PROCEDURAL
pXtAe � REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
The proposed ordinance is intended to facilitate permit issuance in the Meadowdale area while
providing the City with legal protection from liability to the greatest extent possible. A num-
ber of previous strategies were pursued in an effort to settle the complex issues involved in the
development of the environmentally sensitive area but for various reasons were stymied by other
bodies.
Community Services Director Peter Hahn noted that Dr. Bob Anderson, Roger McCorkle, and Del
Caryl were present and wished to make statements.
Roger McCorkle, Meadowdale Citizens Committee, expressed his appreciation to the Council for
working with the Committee in resolving the problems, and particularly to City Attorney Scott Sny-
der, who he said was very creative and fair. He also thanked the neighbors for their diligence.
Mr. McCorkle said property owners believe that the City has identified the wrong problem in
that it believes that the Meadowdale area is a serious slide area and no one should live there.
He said citizens are convinced that Staff does not believe building permits should be issued and
have discouraged property owners from building by slowly adding requirements and issuing permits
only by court order or settlement of litigation. He noted that the residents of Meadowdale have
lived with conditions of unstable ground for over 120 years; residents have lived in Meadowdale
since the early 1880's; the railroad was built in 1885; 300 year old trees exist in Meadow -
dale. Mr. McCorkle said the citizens believe that Meadowdale is a minor slide area and the
solution to the problem is proper engineering. He said the ordinance will work only if Staff
agrees with the sentiments of the citizens.
Mr. McCorkle asked the City and the community to continue to cooperate with one another in
resolving the problem.
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Dr. Bob Anderson, 7370 North Meadowdale Road, reminded the Council that only one building permit
has been issued in Meadowdale within the last nine years.
Dr. Anderson inquired what measures the City has undertaken to enforce mandatory hookup of resi-
dences in Meadowdale to the sewer system. He said he felt it was the City's responsibility to
find a means to require those residents to hook up who have not done so yet. He said residents
who have not complied will be at legal risk for continuing to contribute to the instability of
the land in Meadowdale, as will the City.
Dr. Anderson expressed concern that the ordinance applies only to structures and not to subdivi-
sions, short plats, or PRO's. He said property owners will be restricted from building in
Meadowdale by .the Planning Department because of interpretation of the ordinance with respect to.
certification by a geotechnical engineer of a 5% or less chance of a slide within 25 years .
Dr. Anderson said he felt. the ordinance would be workable if the concerns of the citizens were
addressed and incorporated into the ordinance.
Del Caryl, 15701 - 75th P1. W., said he has lived in his home for 45 years. He said he served
on the Community Slide Committee in 1956 and worked with State, Federal, and County officials in
resolving the problems of the slide area.
Mr. Caryl noted that a school still stands in the Meadowdale area that was built in 1905, a
store and post office that was built in 1906, and a livery barn that was built in 1910. He said
he believes the City has overemphasized the slide hazard potential because those buildings, as
well as several other structures which could be declared as historical monuments, still exist in
the heart of the landslide area.
Mr. Caryl said he felt the community was more agreeable to the proposed ordinance than in the
past. He said he was hopeful that City building officials would adhere to the Uniform Building
Code without lengthy interpretations. He felt the ordinance, as written, would cause applicants
a great deal of expense.
Mr. Hahn stated that the City has attempted to obtain a more precise definition of stability and
has experienced frustration by the State's unwillingness to assume responsibility in interpreting
its code. He said the City's aim has been to enable property owners to build without having to
stablize property other than their own lot or structure and, at the same time, protect the City
from liability. Mr. Hahn said Staff has always believed that proper engineering is the solution
but the conflict of what standards should apply has been an issue.
Mr. Hahn noted that the Council is taking highly unusual steps of directing the Building Official
and Community Services Director to issue building permits in an area with a slide probability as
high as 30% in 25 years. He said to his knowledge, there are very few precedents for that kind
of policy decision, and that is what justifies the private responsibilities that are imposed by
the ordinance. He said the Community Services Department will have to expend and coordinate
greater resources in reviewing the permit applications and in determining the engineering require-
ments for platting and building. Additionally, the City's construction of public utilities
could easily cost more as the City attempts to minimize damage from slides by adopting more strin-
gent and different design standards. The City, as well as private owners seeking to develop
property, will bear the cost of those additional reviews. In return, however, he said, building
in the area will be easier because the review standards will be greatly narrowed. Mr. Hahn
pledged to the community that he would do all that he personally could to make the process as
predictable and as smooth as he possibly could in carrying out the Council's clear intent of the
ordinance.
Mr. Hahn said he has lobbied very diligently in the past to enact a sewer hookup bill. Ile said
he has asked the City Attorney if there is any other means the City can pursue mandatory hookup
and learned that the City can only impose a full sewer charge, which it has done. Mr. Hahn said
he was just as anxious as the citizens to enforce hookups.
Mr. Snyder, in response to Dr. Anderson's concern regarding application of the ordinance, stated
that the former ordinance provisions incorporated PRO and subdivision approvals under the build-
ing permit code provisions: He said since the International Council of Building Officials
(ICBO), on behalf of the State Building Code Council, had applied a minimal standard, that is,
that the construction of a home or other structure had to satisfy a stability requirement that
said that the risk of damage to the structure was minimal, subdivision lots were required to meet
that same standard. The ordinance.does not delete PRD and subdivision approvals from the review
process so PRO's andsubdivisions under the ordinance would be addressed through SEPA and a
review of the overall problems through the standard mitigation review. He said the ordinance
requirements will attach if grading is required on a lot or when a street is installed but, in
that case, the 5% requirement would then be 30%.
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Mr. Snyder said the City can enforce hookups by seeking an injunction to require hookup to the
sewer system via declaration of homes as a public nuisance. He said the City has reviewed and
rejected that recourse in the past because it would require the City to prove that the individual
structure and septic tank constituted a public nuisance at'a considerable cost and lengthy pro-
cess without the assurance that the City could prove that a public nuisance did, indeed, exist.
Mr. Snyder said the proposed ordinance offers a definition of stability which announces to the
State Building Code Council that the City is prepared to issue permits in most situations for
single family structures if the risk is less than 30% based upon two provisions of State statute
RCW 19.27 which requires cities to enact and enforce it and requires that any amendments that
affect single family homes be approved by the State Building Code Council. Mr. Snyder said the
State Building Code Council's review is required for those amendments, and they are also instruct-
ed by statute to prohibit any attempt to reduce the minimum stability requirement. They have the
obligation, if they feel that the minimum performance standards are being reduced, to say so and
basically disapprove the city's ordinance. if they feel that it does not meet the goals and
objectives of the State Building Code, they can disapprove it. Mr. Snyder noted that he request-
ed an opinion from the State in November and they refused to issue one. He said he has placed on
their March agenda review of the matter to either obtain their approval or disapproval.
Councilmember Hall expressed concern regarding the Council's liability with respect to mandatory
hookup, even though the City has pursued every means possible to enforce hookup. She inquired
if, perhaps, the City would be in a better position if it had hired a consultant or geotechnical
engineer. She said, however, the proposed ordinance appeared to be workable, as well as defensi-
ble.
Councilmember Kasper expressed concern regarding the proposed ordinance because he said he was
unsure what changes were made. Councilmember Hall said the changes were minor changes only and
were "housekeeping items". Councilmember Kasper suggested that the issue be placed on the Con-
sent Agenda after March 11, 1988. Mr. Snyder said the State Building Code Council will not re-
view the ordinance until it is approved by the Council. He said the City is in a position where
it has done what it was instructed to do. He said regardless of what position the State Building
Council takes, because it has refused to provide guidance to the City, the City will be legally
protected. He noted that a recent State Supreme Court decision indicated that in cases where the
State adopts a code, requires a local government to adopt it, and requires that all amendments be
approved by the State, the State, and not the City, is liable for any taking that may occur as a
result of the regulations.
Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the general public liability insurance that is required by the
owner's contractor, as referenced in the proposed ordinance, covers all damage that may result
from earth movement. Mr. Snyder said there are three types of insurance or bonding that are
going to be required: 1) a bond during construction, which will be released when the work is
completed; 2) the owner's contractor will carry general liability insurance; 3) the City may
require public liability insurance to be maintained by the property owner for ten years to pro-
tect the City in the event it is sued by an adjacent property owner. Councilmember Hertrich
inquired if the City could evict or stop occupancy of a structure if an insurance policy lapses.
Mr. Snyder said the City, as a named insured, would be entitled to notice of cancellation of a
policy and could exercise UBC. authority and require that the house be vacated until the require-
ment was met.
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO ADOPT PROPOSED ORDINANCE
2661. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST . TO VACATE RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT TERMINUS OF
]f 74TH AVE. W. AT 112NO. S.W. DUANE MAUDI SYSTAD
Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block reported that Duane and Maudi Systad have requested
that the City of Edmonds release a deed restriction which requires them to dedicate the easterly
twenty feet of their property for right-of-way purposes upon demand by the City. Their property
is located at the northern terminus of 74th Avenue West.
She said in June of 1987, the City Council granted preliminary approval to the plat of Eagles
Nest Estates, which is immediately north of the Systad property. A major issue in that case
was the question of developing secondary access from the plat onto 74th Avenue West. The Council
voted to approve Eagles Nest Estates without the requirement for a secondary access. The area,
subject to the deed restriction on the Systad property, would have been used for the secondary
access road. There is an existing thirty foot City utility easement located immediately, east of
the Systad property.
Ms. Block said because the City Council decided that a secondary access road was not required in
that area, Staff recommends that the deed restriction be removed from the Systad property. The
Systads shall be responsible for preparing and recording all documents necessary to remove the
dedication requirement.
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Ms. Block noted that the Police and Fire Departments do not object to releasing the deed restric-
tion based upon the City Council decision. However, Bob Alberts, City Engineer, believes that a
loop road in the future is a good idea..
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, THAT THE DEED RESTRICTION BE REMOVED
FROM THE SYSTAD PROPERTY AND THE SYSTADS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARING AND RECORDING ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE DEDICATION REQUIREMENT.
Councilmember llertrich inquired why Mr. Alberts felt that a loop road was desirable in the fu-
ture. Councilmember Dwyer said the decision not to install the roadway when Eagles Nest was
approved based on the overwhelming sentiment of people. who live in the area, and Staff's sugges-
tion was a minority opinion.
Councilmember Kasper inquired if Eagles Nest was part of an adjacent development. Ms. Block
replied negatively. Councilmember Kasper inquired if Peter Bilder's property would have access
through Eagles Nest if the roadway was not installed. Mr. Alberts replied affirmatively.
MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER OPPOSED.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING..GENERAL BANKING SERVICE BIDS
Administrative Services Director Art Housler reported that Rainier National Bank was the City's
official bank for many years prior to 1977. In March of 1977 and again in March of 1982, the bid
was awarded to Peoples Bank. In March of 1985, the bid was awarded to Old National Bank. He
said on January 20, 1988, specifications and requests for bids were sent to all conmtercial banks
located in the City. , U.S. Bank (People and ONB), Rainier, and First Interstate Bank submitted
bids. He noted that all bids documents are available for review in the finance building.
Mr. Housler reviewed the schedule comparing banking bids with the Council.
Based on Schedule 1, he recommended that the City award the bid to Rainier National Bank and
authorize the Mayor to sign the bank service agreement.
Councilmember Hall noted that the Administrative Services Connnittee reviewed the bids, and she
felt very comfortable with Staff's recommendation.
COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO AWARD THE BID TO RAINIER NATIONAL
BANK AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE BANK SERVICE AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED.
Ate -,
DISCUSSION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING AT FIVE CORNERS
Councilmember Nordquist was not present during the discussion.
City Engineer Bob Alberts reported that the City did not receive any bids for the design and
installation of a 40'x4O' building for the Fire Department at Five Corners when the project
went to bid the second time. At a prior bid opening in 1987, the City received one bid for the
building, which was rejected because of the high price. He said a concern expressed by potential
bidders was the City's requirements, which included the State's standard requirements for public
contracts and the bidder being responsible for obtaining a building permit.
Mr. Alberts said the City has three options: 1) readvertise the project for the third time; 2)
construct the building with day labor and act as the prime contractor.; or 3) select a company and
negotiate a price.
Mr. Alberts said since the City has already advertised the project twice, Staff feels the next
step would be to negotiate a price with a company who specializes in prefabricated buildings.
Councilmember Kasper inquired why contractors were uninterested in the project. Mr. Alberts said
potential bidders would be required to absorb fees associated with obtaining a building permit.
Councilmember Kasper inquired if the building could be disassembled and then reassembled in anoth-
er location. Mr. Alberts said he believed so.
Councilmember Hall inquired who was going to build the structure when it was originally presented
to the Council. Fire Chief Jack Weinz said the project would have gone to bid at that time also.
COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SELECT A
COMPANY AND NEGOTIATE•A PRICE FOR THE BUILDING PROJECT SUBJECT TO COUNCIL APPROVAL. .MOTION CAR-
RIED.
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APPROVAL OF IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICE CADET PROGRAM
P � Police Chief Dan Prinz reported that the Public Safety Committee has discussed the issue on two
( occasions and recommends approval of the Police Cadet Program. He said the Department would like
to hire one cadet in 1988 and another cadet in 1989. Cost for the 1988 position could be offset.
by utilizing $2,400 that the Edmonds School District will pay the City for officer time in the
Dare Program so total cost to the City in 1988 would be $1,500. Chief Prinz reviewed the duties
that the cadets would undertake.
Councilmember Kasper inquired if the position would be a part-time position. Chief Prinz replied
affirmatively. Councilmember Kasper inquired if the position was .included in the budget. Chief
Prinz replied negatively. Councilmember Kasper inquired if the Property Officer's job descrip-
tion would be amended since the cadet would assume part of his responsibilities. Chief Prinz
replied affirmatively. He noted that amendments to the Property Officer's job description would.
be presented to the Council next week.
COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICE CADET
PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SENIOR OFFICER POSITION
Police Chief Dan Prinz reported that in 1972, the Police Department established the rank of se-
nior officer. At that time, there were six positions. Several years later, the Department estab-
lished the need for a fifth sergeant position and one senior officer position was omitted for the
additional sergeant. Chief Prinz expressed concern because he said the senior officer rank has
dead -ended in regards to specialty assignments.
Chief Prinz requested that one more senior officer position be implemented so the Department will
have the flexibility of assigning two senior officers to the Detective Division.
Councilmember Kasper inquired what the required expenditure of $500 represented. Chief Prinz
said that expenditure would subsidize the position to year end. Councilmember Kasper inquired
why the expenditure would increase to $1900 in following years. Chief Prinz said the difference
between the first class officer and senior officer's pay at the highest level is $1900 per year.
COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE THE ADDITIONAL SENIOR
OFFICER POSITION. MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
Mayor Naughten noted that Staff was disappointed that SHB 1702 died in committee.
COUNCIL
Council President Dwyer inquired if the tentative agenda for the Council retreat was amenable to
the Council. Council discussion ensued regarding the agenda.
Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the City was considering the possibility of leasing space in a
building adjacent to the 5th Avenue Plaza as a temporary site for one of the departments. Mayor
Naughten said there is no need at the present time for additional space, but a study is being
conducted to determine future needs.
7" . Councilmember. Wilson inquired about the progress of the meeting with the Edmonds Community Col-
Ce,ti.7U lege Board of Trustees. Council President Dwyer said a meeting is scheduled in the near future.
Councilmember Hall expressed concern regarding the expense the Council would incur. She recom-
mended that the Council set aside a budget in 1989 for meetings with other agencies. Council
President Dwyer said monies were not earmarked for such meetings in 1988 because the Council had
never discussed the issue since he has served on the Council. He felt the City would benefit in
decision making if an opportunity was created to meet and discuss issues of mutual concern with
other agencies. He said he would submit a proposal to the Council next week.
Councilmember Wilson suggested that the selection process for the City's bond counsel for the
,.1r.Q/ secondary treatment plant be commenced before the Council as a whole. He noted that it has been
to", ��,yv seven years since the process was undertaken. He requested a report on expenses paid to
Yeasting & Hughes since they were retained to ascertain if their services are cost effective.
Administrative Services Director Art Housler recommended that the Council take immediate action
in order to start the selection process so that a consultant could be retained by April.
COUN.CILMEMBF.R WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO INVITE BROKERAGE FIRMS ON MARCH
29, 1988 FOR THE SELECTION PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING A NEW RELATIONSHIP AND CANCEL THE COUNCIL
DINNER WORK MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilmember Hall said she attended the AWC conference on February 17 and 18 in Olympia. She
noted that AWC staff is not recognized for their efforts and should be because they have an
excellent staff. She said the presentations were very informative, and she brought back interest-
ing reading material.
Councilmember Nordquist expressed concern regarding the Council's response to the presentation
made on February 9, 19888 regarding employee insurance benefits. Councilmember Hertrich said he
endorsed the concept only and not the particular vendor. Councilmember Nordquist inquired what
the continued discussion regarding employee benefits next week would entail. Mayor Naughten said
only insurance benefits will be discussed.
The Council recessed to an Executive Session at 9:16 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations for ap-
proximately 15 minutes and adjourned thereafter.
These minutes are subject to March 7, 1988 approval.
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JACQUELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk LARRY S. NAUGHTEN, "Mayor
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL_ MINUTES
Page 8 MARCH 1, 1988.
AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL.
PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING
7 :0 0 - 10: 00 P.M.
MARCH 1; 1988
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
1. CONSENT AGENDA
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 1988
(C) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 672 APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAM KASPER
AS CITY OF EDMONDS REPRESENTATIVE TO COMMUNITY TRANSIT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AND COUNCILMEMBER JO-ANNE JAECH AS ALTERNATE
(D) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2659 AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE 10.40.20
REGARDING MEETINGS WITH PLANNING BOARD
(E) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2660 AMENDING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CODE REGARDING CONVENIENCE STORES, DRIVE-IN BUSINESSES, AND
SERVICE STATIONS
(F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH VALOIS ZARINS
FOR DESIGN OF ARTWORK AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ($9,000)
(G) ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING
APPLICATION OF HAROLD HOPPER FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF 10-LOT
SUBDIVISION (P-3-87)
(H) ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING
APPEAL OF ADD DECISION ON 84-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AT
7227-7397 210TH S.W. (AP-1-88/EDWARD RIECH)
(I) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM MARY A.
CATEY ($832)
(J) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON REROOFING OF SENIOR CENTER
(K) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO EXECUTE CITY -COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR
212TH ST. FEDERAL AID PROJECT
2.
AUDIENCE
3.
PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATION TO ROY BERGER
(10
MINUTES)
4.
HEARING ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION REGARDING VARIANCE
(10
MINUTES)
FOR SIGN AT 51 W. DAYTON ST., #208 (V-25-87/APPELLANT: SEGALBAUM
& PEALE) (CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 5)
5.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2661 RELATING TO EARTH SUBSIDENCE AND LANDSLIDE
(30
MINUTES)
HAZARD AREAS AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
6.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO VACATE RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT FOR PROPERTY
(15
MINUTES)
LOCATED AT TERMINUS OF 74TH AVE. W. AT 172ND S.W. (DUANE & MAUDI SYSTAD)
7.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING GENERAL BANKING SERVICE BIDS
(15
MINUTES)
8.
DISCUSSION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING AT FIVE CORNERS
(10
MINUTES)
9.
APPROVAL OF IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICE CADET PROGRAM
(10
MINUTES)
10.
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SENIOR OFFICER POSITION
(10
MINUTES)
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MAYOR
12.
COUNCIL
13.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND
PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE