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10/18/1988 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO OCTOBER 25, 1988 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 18,.1988 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor Bill Kasper, Council President Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Laura Hall, Councilmember Roger Hertrich, Councilmember Jo -Anne Jaech, Councilmember John Nordquist, Councilmember Jack Wilson, Councilmember Karen Abrams, Student Rep. STAFF Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr. Jim Barnes, Parks & Rec. Div. Mgr. Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Bob Alberts, City Engineer Peter Hahn, Comm. Svc. Director Art Housler, Admin. Svc. Director Scott Snyder, City Attorney Margaret Richards, Recorder Community Services Director Art Housler acted as City Clerk in the absence of City Clerk Jackie Parrett. Councilmember Dwyer arrived a few minutes late and did not vote on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Naughten removed item (E) from the Consent Agenda and said it would be scheduled on the agenda at a future date. Items (B) and (C) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (0) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2686 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO CHANGE ZONING DESIGNATION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21106 -21118 SHELL VALLEY RD. FROM RS-8/PRD TO RM-3, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION -OF CONCOMITANT ZONING AGREEMENT (FILE R-3-88) (F) AUTHORIZATION TO ADOPT CHANGES TO THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 19.80.040 OF THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (G) ADOPTED 'ORDINANCE 2687 IMPOSING GAMBLING TAX ON "CRANE" GAMES APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4, 1988 [ITEM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Nordquist inquired if the Council could reconsider funding of the facsimile ma- chine, which was discussed at the previous meeting. City Attorney Scott Snyder inquired if Coun- cilmember Nordquist was on the prevailing side to approve the facsimile machine expenditure. Councilmember Nordquist replied affirmatively. Mr. Snyder said Councilmember Nordquist could make a motion, then, to reconsider that item. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO RECONSIDER THE FUNDING SOURCE FOR THE FACSIMILE MACHINE DURING THE COUNCIL PORTION OF THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS SUBMIT- TED. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2685 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO CHANGE ZONING DESIGNATION ON PROPERTY T r , ,non-AhIrrn t.inv CnnM nc moon TA DM_I ANn AnTu DT7TNf_ FYFrIITTnN nF .nNfnMr- Councilmember Hertrich said he thought it was irregular to amend the zoning designation in order for the owners of the condominiums to obtain conventional financing. He requested that the Coun- cil reconsider the motion that was made to amend the official zoning map. City Attorney Scott Snyder noted that the two petitions that were submitted to the Council were outside of the record and should be preserved by the City Clerk as ex parte communications. He said unless the Council took action to reconsider those petitions, they would not be part of the hearing evidence before the Council. Councilmember Kasper said he felt the rezone was absolutely necessary to clear title to the sub- ject properties and to maintain financing in that area. He said amendment of the official zoning map was an exception. Councilmember Hertrich said the Council must take into consideration that a majority of the surrounding residents were opposed to the rezone. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE ITEM (C). MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH AND COUNCILMEMBER JAECH OPPOSED. AUDIENCE Mayor Naughten opened the audience portion of the meeting. Natalie Shippen, 1022 Euclid, requested the Council to include in the 1989 budget sufficient funds to complete the undergrounding project on Main Street from 5th to 3rd. She was hopeful that undergrounding could be completed by August 11, 1989, which is Washington Centennial Year. Ms. Shippen also requested that the remainder of Main Street from 3rd Street to the waterfront be considered for undergrounding. She suggested that the Council consider funding that portion with Council-matic bonds or a special levy. Mayor Naughten closed the audience portion of the hearing. HEARING ON WEST CORRIDOR STUDY TO PROMOTE BETTER INTEGRATION OF CROSS -SOUND FERRY SERVICE WITH OTHER PU8­L­rC_TRANSIT S RVICES Community Services Director Peter Hahn noted that Mike Smith of the Puget Sound Council of Govern- ments presented interim results of the West Corridor Study to the Council last month, as well as a proposed resolution of general endorsement and support for the efforts of the Steering Commit- tee, who are conducting that study. Mr. Smith said the Technical Committee met before the Steering Committee convened to address the issue of improving cross -Sound passenger transportation services and facilities. He said some of the problems that were raised were: congested terminals, a growing demand for passenger service, the weak relationship between ferry service and transit service. Mr. Smith reported that there is anticipated to be an increase in population of 1.5 million peo- ple in the region west of Puget Sound by the year 2,000 which will, in turn, necessitate an in- crease in ferry services. Mr. Smith said although no recommendations have been made by the Steering Committee at this time, the Committee is seeking support from local jurisdictions to continue the study. Mr. Smith reviewed some of the alternatives the Committee has considered for cross -Sound service,- which included additional ferry routes and passenger -only service (Mosquito Fleet). Mr. Smith said the design of terminal facilities is also under review. He said the Committee has taken into consideration Edmonds' desire to preserve its view corridor. Guidelines that are compatible with the climate of each community will be forthcoming. Councilmember Hertrich said he believed that the Steering Committee was an effective organiza- tion. He was in favor of supporting the revised resolution. Councilmember Hertrich suggested a revision to Section 3, paragraph 2, as follows: replace the word "optimize" with "consider" in the sentence, "Consistent with out commitment to integrated and coordinated regional public transportation service, the Edmonds City Council agrees to coordi- nate planning and operation of its transportation facilities and programs to optimize multi -modal public transportation programs to optimize multi -modal public transportation service connections and transfers at designated ferry terminal transfer points". In response to a question by Councilmember Hertrich, Mr. Smith reported that 5,500 persons used the Edmonds/Kingston ferry during an average weekday in 1985. He said that usage is expected to increase to 9,600 by the year 2,000 but will decrease in 2,020 to 8,600 if the Mosquito Fleet is implemented. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. Natalie Shippen, 1022 Euclid, questioned the purpose of agreements to agree. She said Edmonds already supports the concept of improved transit services. She also questioned the wording of the proposed resolution in Section 3, paragraph 2. She suggested that a period be placed after the word "programs" and that the remainder of the sentence be deleted. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 OCTOBER 18, 1988 Ms. Shippen said she hoped that Edmonds, and not DOT, takes an active part in studying issues related to land use, environment and transportation within the City. Jeff Palmer, 17510 - 76th Ave. W., said he believed that passenger -only services throughout the Sound do need to be considered because they will help to reduce the number of vehicular trips from the. Kitsap Peninsula to Edmonds. He said, however, any inference that expansion of the existing Edmonds terminal is the only or best alternative would be "jumping the gun". He said separate docking facilities for walk-on and vehicular traffic may enable Edmonds to retain a smaller, more manageable dock. Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember Dwyer said he did not feel that the City had a "full handle" on what the result of the proposed resolution would be and what the ramifications would be. He said he was uncomfort- able with the agreement to agree and did not feel a need to vote in favor of the proposed resolu- tion that evening. The Council questioned the necessity for the proposed resolution. Mr. Smith said the study has enabled local jurisdictions to become involved in the study and it allows an opportunity to pro- vide input by those jurisdictions so that the final product incorporates the desires of those communities. He said the proposed resolution was not an agreement, per se, but simply a state- ment of moral support by the local jurisdictions of the efforts of the Steering Committee and the continuation of the study. Councilmember Hertrich said the proposed resolution was just a statement by the City of its sup- port to the Steering Committee. He said if the Council was uncomfortable with portions of the proposed resolution, wording could be amended or deleted. Mayor Naughten concurred. He said he believed that all of the local jurisdictions were interested in supporting an improved cross - Sound transportation system. He felt the Council should approve the proposed resolution because it would signify the City's support. Councilmember Wilson said he was not opposed to the study itself but was opposed to endorsing it prior to resolving several issues with the State with respect to long-range plans for the Edmonds ferry. Councilmember Kasper suggested that the Council further discuss the proposed resolution on Novem- ber 22 following the meeting with the State Ferry System on October 25. DISCUSSION OF UPCOMING MEETING WITH STATE FERRY SYSTEM Community Services Director Peter Hahn reported that Mayor Naughten and Councilmembers Kasper, Hertrich,.and Jaech will meet with Secretary Berentson and Admiral Parker on October 25, 1988 to discuss a process for developing a long-range plan for the Edmonds ferry. Mr. Hahn said the Planning Board passed a resolution on October 12 supporting a 1989 work program element for studying waterfront land use and environmental issues in conjunction with any. State study on transportation. Mr. Hahn said transportation issues are of paramount concern to the City because they have a significant impact on one of the City's most precious resources, the waterfront. He said the transportation issues were: 1) improved access and parking for waterfront parks, 2) reduce traf- fic conflicts between ferry, City, and railroad traffic, 3) improve pedestrian and vehicular safety, and 4) protecting and enhancing aesthetic amenities of the waterfront by avoiding con- struction of new facilities. Mr. Hahn said those issues must be addressed by the Council so that the City can present a set of City policies to the State Ferry System so they can be incorporated into the comprehensive study of waterfront transportation issues that the State intends to con- duct. Councilmember Hall inquired what proposal Staff intended to submit to the Ferry System on October 25. Mr. Hahn said a number of policies that were formulated by the Council last year, particular- ly with respect to Brackett's Landing, will be discussed at that meeting, such as no overhead loading, no widening of the ferry dock, and no second slip. Councilmember Jaech recalled that the meeting was scheduled only to discuss a possible alterna- tive site for the ferry terminal. She said a public hearing must be scheduled if the discussion entailed any of the issues referred to by Mr. Hahn. She also noted that if more than three Councilmembers were present at that meeting, the meeting must be published and held in a public forum. City Attorney Scott Snyder noted that if the discussion led to the formulation or recom- mendation of a Council policy, then the public, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, was entitled to attend the meeting and, therefore, the meeting should be published. Because Mr. Snyder believed that a policy regarding the waterfront would be a matter of discussion, he recom- mended that the meeting be published and conducted as a public meeting. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 OCTOBER 18, 1988 Councilmember Jaech stated that she would not make any statement at the October 25th meeting that would bind the City to any agreement with DOT. Councilmember Wilson was skeptical that the State would not adhere to the policies of the City. He strongly recommended that the City be very specific in its discussions at the October 25th meeting. Mr. Hahn said the State acknowledges issues that the City has raised and does not in- tend to violate the policies of the City. Councilmember Dwyer expressed concern that the October 25th meeting was intended to be an infor- mal discussion but has ballooned into a meeting whereby a quorum of the Council will be present and policies may be formulated. He recommended that the Council pass a motion directing the Planning Board to commence the hearing process and formulate an Edmonds waterfront plan. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if a motion was necessary to schedule a public hearing. Mr. Snyder replied negatively: He said the Council President could set a date and inform.the City Clerk so that the meeting could be published. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO DIRECT THE PLANNING BOARD TO BEGIN A HEARING PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING A WATERFRONT PLAN FOR EDMONDS. Councilmember Nordquist pointed out that several waterfront studies have been conducted in past years that could be utilized by the Planning Department. Councilmember Dwyer acknowledged those studies but noted that a plan has not yet been formulated. MOTION FAILED WITH COUNCILMEMBER DWYER AND COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST IN FAVOR; COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON OP- POSED. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO PUBLISH A SPECIAL MEETING ON OCTO- BER 25 AT 10:30 A.M. TO DISCUSS A PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING A LONG-RANGE PLAN FOR THE EDMONDS FERRY WITH THE CITY AND STATE .FERRY SYSTEM. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO ADVISE THE STATE FERRY SYSTEM THAT THE CITY. IS OPPOSED TO EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING EDMONDS FERRY TERMINAL, DOCK WIDENING, A SECOND SLIP AND COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES. IF EXPANSION IS REQUIRED, AN ALTERNATIVE SITE BE STUDIED. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO INSTRUCT THE CITY COUNCILMEMBERS IN* ATTENDANCE AT THE OCTOBER 25 MEETING TO RELATE TO THE STATE THAT THE CITY DOES NOT WANT ANY MAJOR 'CHANGES TO THE EXISTING FERRY TERMINAL BUT DOES ENCOURAGE THE STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE SITES. MOTION CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED: rrniNr.IL DELIBERATION FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 1988 HEARING ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION Councilmember Nordquist stepped down from the dais because he had not attended the previous hear- ing. Council deliberation was continued from the September 19, 1988 Council meeting to allow the City Attorney to address issues raised at the hearing. Included in the Council packets is a copy of the minutes from that meeting and a memorandum from the City Attorney. Councilmember Jaech stated that the Council received a letter from Lasher & Johnson dated October 10. City Attorney Scott Snyder said because the letter was received after the close of the hear- ing, it should not be considered as evidence unless the Council chose to reopen the hearing. He noted that he mailed copies of the letter to the opposing parties. Mr. Snyder stated that because of the Council's silence, no motion was made to reopen the hearing or to accept the letter that the Council received. At .the request of Councilmember Jaech, Mr. Snyder explained that an appeal was filed with respect to a construction use permit. He said it was his understanding from talking to Mr. Tanaka, who served as City Attorney at that hearing, that the Council had requested a review of the law of nuisance, which he provided to the Council, and that the Council was in its discussion state preparatory to a decision and Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 OCTOBER 18, 1988 Councilmember Hertrich inquired about the definition of obstruction of free use of property, as referenced in Mr. Snyder's memorandum to the Council, page 2. Mr. Snyder said in terms of a nuisance, public and private nuisances have been held to include a wide variety of physical intru- sions. He said any physical intrusion on land can constitute a nuisance. Mr. Snyder said the issues in the case before the Council were: 1) whether or not the intrusions are significant; 2) whether or not the intrusions are area wide such that they constitute a public nuisance, as op- posed to a private nuisance; and 3) because a stop -work order was issued before work commenced within the permit area, there may be a flaw in the evidence presented. Mr. Snyder said evidence was presented that applied to activities within the subdivision area and not within the area that is controlled by the construction permit; therefore, he said it would seem impossible to satisfy the two requirements of City ordinance: 1) that notice of a problem be given and a reasonable opportunity to correct that problem, 2) that a significant problem with respect to the permit area existed. Mr. Snyder said it was his understanding from reading the minutes that the com- plaint related to actions that took place in the subdivision. He noted, however, that subdivi- sion approval was not under review; that the construction permit was under review, which related to a very limited area that work never began in. Mr. Snyder said the Council should discuss and render a decision with respect to the issue of unlawful nuisance. He pointed out that every construction project creates a certain amount of dust, dirt, mud and noise. He said the question is whether those intrusions are unlawful. He reiterated that City ordinance specifically requires that a person be given an opportunity to correct any defects in their operation before a permit is revoked. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO UPHOLD THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION AND DENY THE APPEAL AP-11A-88 REGARDING GRANTING OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT NORTH OF 502 OLYMPIC AVENUE AND ACROSS OLYMPIC AVENUE 104 FEET EAST. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCIL - MEMBER HERTRICH OPPOSED. REVIEW OF PERSONNEL MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION Janet Padgett noted that the Council packet included a job description that was developed by Padgett & Associates to describe the duties and working relationships of the Personnel Manager with City department directors and the Mayor. She said the job description was reviewed by the Mayor. Ms. Padgett said the job of Personnel Manager has been assigned to the Executive Department, reporting to the Mayor. The position provides personnel administrative support and serves all departments of the City and will be most effective when it maintains an independent role in carry- ing out the duties. Ms. Padgett said because personnel issues are cross departmentalized, the Personnel Manager will report to the Mayor, which will provide autonomy to that position and allow the manager to be more neutral and objective in dealing with City issues. Ms. Padgett said the Personnel Manager will serve in a supportive position to the City Attorney in the union negotiation process. She said the manager will act more as a counselor/facilitator than the previous manager in that he/she will assist department directors in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. Councilmember Wilson inquired why the Personnel Manager will be part of the Mayor's Management Team. He noted that the Personnel Manager has, in the past, been isolated from personnel because of involvement in labor negotiations. Ms. Padgett said personnel issues are discussed amongst the Management Team, and the Personnel Manager must be included in those discussions in order to obtain first-hand information. Councilmember Nordquist asked by what authority the Personnel Manager could supervise the Plan- ning Division Manager and Public Works Superintendent if the Personnel Manager was not a depart- ment director. Ms. Padgett said the Personnel Manager would be considered as a division manager and.serve in a supervisory capacity to the Planning Division Manager and Public Works Superinten- dent. Councilmember Dwyer inquired who, in the Administrative Services Division, was at an E-8 or E-9 grade. Administrative Services Director Art Housler replied no one. Mayor Naughten said he felt the job description that was prepared by Ms. Padgett clarified the position better than any previous job description. Councilmember Nordquist felt the educational and work experience requirements should be more stringent. Ms. Padgett said a Bachelors Degree and five years of work experience was equivalent to nine years of experience in many organizations. She said one must recognize what abilities are necessary to carry out the tasks of a Personnel Manager. She pointed out that there are * See Council Minutes of October 25, 1988 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 OCTOBER 18, 1988 no formal training programs for personnel management but those skills are learned on the job. Councilmember Nordquist said the Personnel Manager must have the necessary work experience and knowledge to address the newly enacted I.R.S. Code Section 89. Ms. Padgett said the job descrip- tion requires that the manager have the ability to research, analyze, and utilize information. She said those skills will enable the manager to meet the requirements of the I.R.S. Code. * Councilmember Hertrich felt that the educational requirements should include some sort of train- ing in personnel management. Ms. Padgett said wording could be included which requires nine years of administrator experience in personnel and/or labor relations. She noted, however, that the City must comply with Title 7 discrimination laws. She said the proposed job description enables the City to consider candidates that have a good work history but who may not necessarily have a college education. The following amendments were made to the Personnel Manager job description: page 1, Job Summa- ry, delete the words "...is a member of the Mayor's Management Team and...; page 5, C-4, delete the words "...and interprets..."; C-5, delete the words "Participates in labor contract negotia- tions to supply..." P Ysupplying and add the words "Participates b advice and information..."; delete the underlined words "Conducts research, prepares data, and makes recommendations to City's management in developing negotiations strategies" and add after the word management, "for the development of negotiations strategies"; page 9, amend the educational and work experience qualifications to read, "Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or equivalent education and training in professional personnel administration and five years related work experience or nine years experience in personnel and labor relations with at least five years supervisory or adminis- trative experience. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO NEGOTIATE THE PERSONNEL MANAGER POSITION AT A GRADE E-7. MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FROM CITY ATTORNEY FOR BUDGET TRANSFER TO COVER COSTS OF DEFENDING UNFAIR L B R PRACTICES CHARGE City Attorney Scott Snyder said although the retainer services and miscellaneous services appear to be on target for 1988, labor negotiation costs through the past seven months are at 73% of budget. Mr. Snyder said the current police unit bargaining representative has filed an unfair labor prac- tice petition with PERC with regard to the decertification election and the appointment of a new bargaining representative. He said that unanticipated action will add from seven to ten thousand dollars to the estimated labor costs for 1988. He requested that a transfer to the budget to cover those expenses be made. Mr. Snyder noted that the interlocal agreement with Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace provide that attorney fees be paid with monies that are recovered from drug forfeitures and are contained in the Drug Fund, rather than from the General Services Fund. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the City is obligated to assist the police department if they wish to withdraw from their union. Mr. Snyder said the issue was a technical issue that he would defer to Doug Albright to discuss during the Executive Session. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF $7,000 FOR LABOR COSTS FOR 1988 PENDING THE FINAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT. MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET Mayor Naughten read the schedule for the preliminary 1989 budget into the record. Councilmember Wilson said he was opposed to the three percent loan for road improvements and incurring a debt in the General Fund. He recommended that the City consider G.O. bonds for street funding. Councilmember Kasper said he was in favor of 106% tax assessment if the monies were used for maintenance of roads and not capital improvements. Councilmember Hertrich suggested that the City consider a bond issue to fund street improvements. Councilmember Jaech said she was opposed to incurring a debt in the General Fund. Councilmember Hall clarified that the Council was not opposed to improving City streets but was only concerned about the source of funding to make those improvements. * See Council Minutes of October 25, 1988 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 OCTOBER 18, 1988 The Council will further discuss the 1989 budget on October 25 and November 1, 1988. MAYOR Mayor Naughten requested confirmation of his appointment of Bill Allen to the Planning Board. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO CONFIRM BILL ALLEN'S APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING BOARD, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1989. Mayor Naughten said a historical dedication was held on October 8th for the Edmonds State Bank at 4th and Main because it has been conducting business at that location for many years. COUNCIL Councilmember Hertrich said he read that an improvement to the triangle on City Hall's premises was being considered. Mayor Naughten said discussion has taken place of dedicating the triangu- lar piece of land adjacent to the Administrative Service Director's office as a centennial square and putting in self pavers and centennial paraphernalia. Councilmember Hertrich said he was concerned about the deterioration of the Centennial Committee because they cannot reach a consensus about the fountain. He requested that that issue be omit- ted from their agenda so that they can address other issues. Councilmember Nordquist inquired when the Westgate Study would be done. Planning Division Manag- er Mary Lou Block said the Planning Board has tabled that study but will commence the study again on November 9th. Councilmember Nordquist inquired about the outcome of the presentation that was made by AWC with respect to health insurance benefits. He said he had requested that that issue be placed on the agenda for the Executive.Session that evening. Councilmember Nordquist suggested that the facsimile machine expenditure be derived from the General Fund, rather than grant monies, so that it can be used by the City as a whole. He said if it is determined at.a later.date that a facsimile machine is necessary solely for secondary treatment plant operations, then a machine can be purchased with grant monies. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO FUND THE FACSIMILE MACHINE FROM THE GENERAL FUND, DEPARTMENT 600, IN. THE AMOUNT OF $3,500 RATHER THAN FROM FUND 412. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Jaech reminded the Council to schedule a date for the Council retreat so that reser- vations can be made. Council President Kasper said the Council had decided that the end of April or no later than the first week of May would be best. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO CONTINUE THE MEETING FOR THIR- TY MINUTES. The Council recessed to an Executive Session at 10:05 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations for approximately fifteen minutes. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO OCTOBER 25, 1988 APPROVAL. JACQUELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk LARRY S. NAUGHTEN, Mayor EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 OCTOBER 18, 1988 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING. ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. OCTOBER 18, 1988 6:45 P.M. - INTERVIEW CANDIDATE FOR ALTERNATE POSITION ON PLANNING BOARD rill Tn nnnrn FLAG SALUTE 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4, '1988 (C) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2685 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO CHANGE ZONING DESIGNATION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21229 - 21239 PIONEER WAY FROM RS-8/PRD TO RM-3, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONCOMITANT ZONING AGREEMENT (FILE R-2-88) (D) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2686 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO CHANGE ZONING DESIGNATION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21106 ' 21118 SHELL VALLEY RD. FROM RS-8/PRD TO RM-3, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONCOMITANT ZONING AGREEMENT (FILE R-3-88) (E) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED SEPTEMBER 20, 1988 FOR PURCHASE OF A TOTAL SURVEY STATION AND AWARD OF BID TO GEO-LINE FOR A COST OF $14,847.35 PLUS SALES TAX (F) AUTHORIZATION TO ADOPT CHANGES TO THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP AS REQUIRED UNDER CHAPTER 19.80.040 OF THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (G) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2687 IMPOSING GAMBLING TAX ON "CRANE" GAMES 2. AUDIENCE 3. HEARING ON WEST CORRIDOR STUDY (TO PROMOTE BETTER INTEGRATION OF CROSS- (15 MINUTES) SOUND FERRY SERVICE WITH OTHER PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICES) 4. DISCUSSION OF UPCOMING MEETING WITH STATE FERRY SYSTEM (20 MINUTES) 5. COUNCIL DELIBERATION FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 1988 HEARING ON APPEAL OF (30 MINUTES) HEARING EXAMINER DECISION REGARDING GRANTING OF RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT NORTH OF 502 OLYMPIC AVE. AND ACROSS OLYMPIC AVE. 104' EAST (APPELLANTS: WILLIAM AND ARLENE McCORMICK AND HULDA HUMOLA) (AP-11A-88) 6. REVIEW OF PERSONNEL MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION (15 MINUTES) 7. DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FROM CITY ATTORNEY FOR BUDGET TRANSFER TO COVER (10 MINUTES) COSTS OF DEFENDING UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES CHARGE 8. DISCUSSION ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET (30 MINUTES) 9. MAYOR 10. COUNCIL 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LABOR NEGOTIATIONS THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE