08/11/1992 City CouncilADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL
August 18, 1992
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
COMMITTEE WORK MEETING
FINAL ADOPTED VERSION
August 11, 1992
The Committee Work Meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor
Laura Hall at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds. All present joined in the flag sa-
lute.
PRESENT
Laura Hall, Mayor
Jeff Palmer, Council President
Steve Dwyer, Councilmember
Dave Earling, Councilmember
Michael W. Hall, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember
ABSENT
William Kasper, Councilmember
Jim Cooper, Student Representative
STAFF
Art Housler, Admin. Serv. Supr.
Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager
Dan Prinz, Police Chief
Bob Alberts, City Engineer
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks & Rec. Mgr.
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
John Poppe, Treatment Plant Supr.
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Rhonda March, City Clerk
Barb Mehlert, Recorder
Mayor Hall said City Attorney Scott Snyder would like to address the Council on two issues prior
to the regular agenda items. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PALMER,
TO EXPAND THE AGENDA TO ALLOW CITY ATTORNEY SCOTT SNYDER TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON TWO ISSUES.
MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO ADD A 15 MINUTE EXECUTIVE
SESSION TO DISCUSS A PERSONNEL MATTER, PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS. MOTION CARRIED.
ITEMS OF DISCUSSION FROM CITY ATTORNEY SCOTT SNYDER
City Attorney Scott Snyder updated the Mayor and Council on issues and solutions relating to
flooding problems on Curtis Dunphy's property and another party's property and discussed with the
Mayor and Council, subsequent conversations. Mr. Snyder requested the Council to grant authoriza-
tion to submit a permit for the stream work. COUNCIL PRESIDENT PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL -
MEMBER NORDQUIST FOR DISCUSSION, TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF A PERMIT TO THE STATE IN CONJUNC-
TION WITH MR. DUNPHY'S PERMITS.
Under discussion, Councilmember Nordquist asked if the City Attorney was not also asking for
authorization for funds, and Mr. Snyder said he would be coming back to the Council with an appro-
priate budget request and a source of funding. MOTION CARRIED.
City Attorney Scott Snyder referenced the Russell Kim hearing which is presently scheduled for
August 18, 1992. Mr. Snyder said Mr. Kim has requested that the hearing be continued to Monday,
September 14, 1992.
Councilmember Dwyer arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Mr. Snyder said the hearing has already been advertised and posted. It was noted Mr. Kim will be
traveling from Oklahoma City to attend the hearing. After Council discussion on the issue, COUN-
CILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO ACCEPT MR. KIM'S REQUEST FOR CONTINU-
ANCE AND SCHEDULE THE HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 14. MOTION CARRIED. It was noted the Council will be
meeting on Monday, September 14, rather than Tuesday, September 15, due to the primary election.
REVIEW EDMONDS VISITORS BUREAU PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Due to technical difficulties, viewing of the video tape of the materials was rescheduled to the
August 18, 1992 Council Meeting. The City Council instead, listened to a 30-second tape recorded
radio advertisement promoting Edmonds.
gqDISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL PLANNING AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST CITIES
�,docc-"Rob Chave, Planning Manager, said the Council has had several meetings discussing the Proposed
iw� L k Interlocal Agreement between the county and southwest cities for cooperative planning in
�.,ptN unincorporated urban growth areas. Mr. Chave said one significant change in the agreement is that
the Growth Management Coordinating Committee (GMCC) will now have equal representation from the
(I�( cities and the county (a maximum of nine members each), and weighted votes will be used in making
l/` U decisions. It was noted that in recommendations on plan consistency, cities will have 70% of the
weighted vote.
Mr. Chave recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement. Mr.
Chave said it is important for the City to be involved in the planning process and said the
Interlocal Agreement offers the City the best opportunity to influence and have a direct say in
how development occurs in the unincorporated areas near the City of Edmonds.
Councilmember Petruzzi said he would vote in favor of the Interlocal Agreement because the City
will not have a say in future planning if Edmonds is not part of the Interlocal Agreement. Coun-
cilmember Petruzzi said, however, there are a number of items in the agreement that causes him
concern.
Councilmember Earling said he would support the Interlocal Agreement, however, said he feels the
intent of the process of the legislation has become flawed. Councilmember Earling said the Coun-
cil is finding themselves in a position in which the County is pushing to get the Interim
Interlocal Agreement signed. Councilmember Earling said the point of the Growth Management Act is
to give orderly procedure to reaffirm decisions and to make new decisions concerning the future
of our City, County, and State. Councilmember Earling said instead, the County is basically tell-
ing the cities what their futures will hold. Councilmember Earling has concerns revolving around
the County's inability to negotiate in good faith over the Interim Annexation Policy because of
their declining revenues. Councilmember Earling supports Staff recommendation to send a letter
along with the signed Interlocal Agreement which states that the City is putting the County on
notice that the City will exercise the option to withdraw from the agreement if the original
intent of the agreement is not being adhered to. COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL -
MEMBER PETRUZZI, FOR ADOPTION OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Under discussion, Council President Palmer said the City of Edmonds has made it clear all along
that they are not satisfied with all the components of the agreement. Council President Palmer
said because of the comments the City has made, the City has seen the Agreement change as a di-
rect result of the City's work and comments. He stated the City has stressed all along, the de-
sire to retain local control and to be able to determine what the community of Edmonds will look
like in the future. Council President Palmer said the City has provided a model of how good plan-
ning works. MOTION CARRIED.
UPDATE ON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT GREASE PROBLEM
��John Poppe, Treatment Plant Supervisor, said at the July 14 Community Services Committee, Staff
briefly discussed the need for a revised ordinance to more clearly define limits on grease dis-
v_� L charge into the sewer system, and the need for an area -wide monitoring problem. Mr. Poppe said in
1 mid June, 1992, staff observed very high test results in the treatment process, which was attrib-
uted to high grease loading. Mr. Poppe said the loading also became apparent when grease buildup
shut down the odor control fans in the influent pup station, which attributed to odors being
generated. Staff gradually narrowed the potential polluters down, and on August 6, 1992, identi-
fied Northwest Farm Food Co-op as dumping excess grease into the system. Mr. Poppe said Mayor
Hall sent them a letter with a strong message to immediately stop the offense. Mr. Poppe said
DOE has been notified of the violation.
Mr. Poppe said records indicate that problems with excessive grease have been identified since
1977. Mr. Poppe said Staff will be embarking on a system monitoring program and a public aware-
ness program. In addition, Staff will be recommending, in the future, revisions to the existing
ordinance which will help alleviate the problems.
Council President Palmer said past newspaper articles have indicated that the Council was told of
the problem some years ago and was regularly updated. Mr. Poppe said to the best of his knowl-
edge, past discussions were amongst Staff, and has never been brought to the attention of the
Council until recently.
City Engineer Bob Alberts and Treatment Plant Supervisor John Poppe assured the Council that
Staff will be focusing on educating future users of the Treatment Plant, to ensure that this type
of problem does not repeat itself.
As this was an informatiaon item, no action was requested of the Council.
at 7:45 p.m, the City Council recessed to an Executive Session. Following the Executive Session,
which ended at 8:15 p.m., Councilmembers proceeded to their respective Committee Meetings.
A PERMANENT RECORDING OF ALL COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE KEPT IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
THE OFFICIAL SIGNED COPY OF THESE MINUTES IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
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R onda J. Mar , City Clerk La a M. Hall, ayor
CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
PLAZA MEETING ROOM - LIBRARY BUILDING
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
AUGUST 11, 1992
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE WORK MEETING
(Second Tuesday of Each Month)
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - FULL COUNCIL
FLAG SALUTE
1. (5 Min) REVIEW EDMONDS VISITORS BUREAU PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
2. (10 Min.) DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL PLANNING AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTHWEST CITIES
3. (10 Min) UPDATE ON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT GREASE PROBLEM
After the Council Meeting as a whole has adjourned, the following committees will be meeting
simultaneously at the locations indicated.
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1. FINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA:
ROOM 113 (CONFERENCE ROOM), FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER
(A) REVIEW SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT POSITION FOR DISABLED WORKER
(B) EVALUATE RECOMMENDATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS AND FUNDING PENDING
CAPITAL OBLIGATIONS/PROJECTS
2. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA:
SMALL PLAZA MEETING ROOM, LIBRARY BUILDING (SECOND FLOOR)
(A) DISCUSSION OF ASSESSMENT CENTER FOR SERGEANT POSITION
(B) DISCUSSION OF INFECTION CONTROL PLAN
3. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA:
LARGE PLAZA MEETING ROOM, LIBRARY BUILDING (SECOND FLOOR)
(A) STATUS REPORT ON THE F.O.G. SITUATION
(B) FOLLOW UP REPORT ON ALLEY ZONING PROBLEMS
(C) UPDATE AND REVIEW OF HEARING PROCEDURE NOTIFICATION
(D) DISCUSSION ON ENGINEERING BASE MAPPING SERVICE - KROLL MAP CO.
(E) REPORT ON PLANS FOR LIBRARY BOOK DROP
The three City Council committee meetings are work sessions for the City Council and staff only,
and are not public hearings. All committee meetings, however, are open to the public.
PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR THE DISABLED
(An Interpreter for the hearing impaired Is available with 24 hours advance notice to the City Clerk at 771-0245)