09/14/1992 City CouncilFINAL COPY
APPROVED 9/22/92
SPECIAL MEETING ON MONDAY DUE TO PRIMARY ELECTION ON TUESDAY
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 14, 1992
FINAL APPROVED COPY
The special 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 salute.
PRESENT
Laura Hall, Mayor
Jeff Palmer, Council President
Steve Dwyer, Councilmember
Dave Earling, Councilmember
Michael W. Hall, Councilmember
William Kasper, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember
Jim Cooper, Student Representative
CONSENT AGENDA
STAFF
Art Housler, Admin. Services Dir.
Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager
Dan Prinz, Police Chief
Bob Alberts, City Engineer
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks & Rec. Mgr.
Jeff Wilson, Planning Supervisor
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Rhonda March, City Clerk
Barb Mehlert, Recorder
Items (B), (G), (I), and (L) were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Hall suggested placing discussion on removed Consent Agenda items at the end of the Council
Meeting, due to the large number of citizens present for public hearings. The Council concurred.
As two of the items were pulled for action, those were discussed:
AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR A 3/4 TON TRUCK FOR PARKS MAINTENANCE SECTION (Item I) on the
Consent Agenda
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, TO PLACE THIS DISCUSSION ON THE
NOVEMBER 10, 1992 FINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW ON APPROVAL OF HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDA-
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IT1UPTt'JUN/t1Lt NU. F-Ve- W) (tKUM 9/i/9Z) Item (L) on the Consent Agenda
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PALMER, TO APPROVE ITEM (L) ON THE
CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Petruzzi and Councilmember Earling abstaining,
as they were not present for the initial discussion on the subject.
AUDIENCE
As no member of the audience came forward, Mayor Hall closed the audience portion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON A LEGAL MATTER
Mayor Hall and Councilmembers recessed to an Executive Session to discuss a legal matter at 7:03
p.m, and reconvened in Council Chambers at 7:18 p.m.
Councilmember Nordquist arrived at 7:12 p.m. and joined the Executive Session in progress.
�� •y PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION #753 TO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE JIM COOPER
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Council President Palmer presented student representative Jim Cooper with Resolution #753, thank-
ing him for acting as student representative during the summer months. The Mayor and Council
congratulated Mr. Cooper.
PRESENTATION OF MAYOR'S ANNUAL BOOK AWARD TO E. LARRY McNIGHT
Edmonds Arts Commissioner, Joanne Nelson, introduced this year's entries for the Mayor's Book
1 Q{� Award and thanked them for their entries. Ms. Nelson said the award is an annual event in recogni-
tion of the literary accomplishments of Edmonds' citizens.
Mayor Hall presented this year's recipient of the annual Book Award, Mr. E. Larry McNight, with a
framed "Edmonds in Bloom" poster. Mayor Hall said Mr. McNight is the author of a book entitled
"DISCIPLINE, A PRACTICAL APPROACH". Mayor Hall noted Mr. McNight and his wife have lived in
Edmonds for many years. Mayor Hall and City Council members congratulated Mr. McNight on the
award. Mr. McNight thanked the Mayor, Council, and the Arts Commission.
PRESENTATION ON U.S.S. MIDWAY BY DAVE MOORE
Dave Moore, citizen of Edmonds, presented a proposal to the Mayor and City Council, which con-
tained information about the possibility of the City of Edmonds becoming a permanent host for the
USS. Midway. Mr. Moore said the U.S.S. Midway could serve as a convention center, museum, and
tourist attraction, and would provide many jobs, thus stimulating the economy in the area. Mr.
Moore said the USS Midway is now ready to be decommissioned and would be available within the
next few years.
Mr. Moore cited other locations on the East Cost where this type of endeavor has been successful-
ly executed. Mr. Moore said he would like the Mayor and Council to consider the idea and the
possibilities it could bring to the City of Edmonds.
Mr. Moore distributed to the City Clerk, a booklet entitled "USS HORNET HISTORY". City Clerk
Rhonda March marked the booklet "Exhibit 1".
Councilmember Hall asked on the size of the ship, and Mr. Moore replied 989 feet from bow to
stern. Mr. Moore noted the height of the ship is 125 feet from the water line to the top of the
flight deck.
Mayor Hall said she likes to the look at the waterfront as virgin territory. Mayor Hall said the
City has the possibility of opening up waterfront by moving the ferry and the possible acquisi-
tion of the UnoCal property, and perhaps repositioning some of the current restaurants. Mayor
Hall said the City must plan well into the future. Mayor Hall said the project may not be feasi-
ble, but she is willing to consider it.
Councilmember Palmer referenced a similar proposal that was to go to the City of Tacoma. Council
President Palmer said in the proposal, one of the line items was "revenue subsidies expected".
He asked where the revenue subsidies would be expected to come from, and Mr. Moore said there
were several sources, the majority being governmental agencies. Council President Palmer asked
Mr. Moore if he anticipated that the proposal would require revenue subsidy from the City of
Edmonds, and Mr. Moore replied negatively.
Mayor Hall and Councilmembers thanked Mr. Moore for his presentation.
PRESENTATION BY ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES ON SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CITY (from 8/18/92)
It was noted that Councilmember Dwyer expressed interested in the basis of the fee structure
1 which Association of Washington Cities utilizes. As Mayor Hall requested a presentation from AWC
n �v on their fee structure and their scope of their services, Mayor Jim Lynch of Wenatchee, who is
t� Board President of the Association, Stan Finkelstein, who is Executive Director, and Jim Justin,
who is Assistant Director of Operations gave a presentation to the Mayor and City Council concern-
ing these issues.
Mayor Jim Lynch, Mayor of Wenatchee, and Board President of the Association, said AWC acts as a
centralized organization for the 268 cities who are volunteer members. Mayor Lynch said the AWC
has a long range planning committee who is currently studying the entire fee schedule, and dis-
cussing what direction cities are going to take in the future.
Stan Finkelstein, Executive Director, distributed informational materials to the Mayor and City
Council, and proceeded to give a history of Association of Washington Cities. Mr. Finkelstein
said AWC is a non-profit, non -partisan organization, who serves 268 cities and towns in Washing -
.ton State. The organization is guided by a 19-member Board of Directors. Mr. Finkelstein point-
ed out the benefits of being a member of AWC such as providing services such as state legisla-
tive representation, federal relations, technical assistance, training, and informational publica-
tions of many types. Mr. Finkelstein said AWC also administers an Employee Benefit Trust and
Property/Liability Insurance Pool. Mr. Finkelstein said AWC helps cities and towns with planning,
personnel, transportation, energy, finance, wellness, as well as answering inquiries of all types.
Mr. Finkelstein explained the Service Fee Categories, policies and rationale. Mr. Finkelstein
said the Association's fee structure consists of five rate categories, with actual rates for each
category being driven by the implicit price deflator of the state and local component of govern-
ment purchases of goods and services. It was noted by Mr. Finkelstein that Edmonds is in the
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category with the highest service fee. Mr. Finkelstein said cities of Edmonds size rely on AWC
for their legislative needs, as they do not have their own lobbyist to work on specific issues of
interest as do the larger cities. Smaller cities do not usually have specific pieces of legisla-
tion that pertain only to them, and frequently receive less benefit from legislative enactments
than medium and larger cities.
Councilmember Dwyer asked how the Association originally came up with the figure used as a ser-
vice fee. Mr. Finkelstein said the figure was set several years ago. It was noted the service
fee is not set up on a city's ability to pay. Mr. Finkelstein said one of of the priority goals
of the long term planning committee is to study the fee rate structure.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked what the total 1992 budget was for the Association. Mr. Finkelstein
said the General Budget was $1,401,000,000., of which $887,000 was derived from service fees, and
the remaining $514,000 being derived from a number of other sources including contracts with
State agencies. Mr. Finkelstein said the Association has a total operating budget of just under
$4,000,000. Out of that money, the Association has the Operating Budget for the Employee Benefit
Trust, Insurance Pool, Contracts for Department of Transportation, and the Washington State Ener-
gy Office.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked for the type of percentage increase regarding the Association's
budget over the past five years. Mr. Finkelstein said he would provide the information to Coun-
Cpti' cilmembers.
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Councilmember Kasper asked Mr. Finkelstein if AWC ever looked at setting fees according to indus-
try aspects of certain cities. Mr. Finkelstein said the fees are not set up on the city's abili-
ty to pay. Councilmember Kasper pointed out some cities with the same population as Edmonds has a
much larger industrial base.
Councilmember Dwyer told Mr. Finkelstein that the City has tried for the past eight years to get
the municipal code designation changed so the Cities of Edmonds' class, specifically, the City
Council can employe a secretary who works at the pleasure of the City Council Council, rather
than at the pleasure of the Mayor. Councilmember Dwyer said this has forced the Council to have
their Secretary enter into a contract with the Mayor and Council. Mr. Finkelstein asked Mr. Dwyer
to draft a letter and provide it to him, as the Association has a legislative committee that will
be meeting a week from Friday. At that meeting, the committee will discuss new issues.
The Mayor and Council thanked the Association for their presentation.
HEARING ON SOUTHWEST COUNTY PARK MASTER PLAN
Councilmember Earling said he lives in the immediate area of the Southwest County Park, and has
been advised by .City Attorney Scott Snyder that there is no appearance of fairness problems. Mr.
Snyder affirmed Councilmember Earling's statement and said the reason why there is no appearance
of fairness problem is because the limitations of voting under the Appearance of Fairness doc-
trine apply only to quasi-judicial matters, and the adoption of a Master Plan is a legislative
function of the Council.
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager, said in February, 1992, the City and County entered
Q into an agreement to complete the Master Plan for Southwest County Park. A Citizens Advisory
Committee consisting of representatives selected by the City and County was formed and met month-
ly to assist with the completion of the plan. Ms. Ohlde introduced the members of the Advisory
Committee. Ms. Ohlde said a public hearing was held on April 30, 1992 and was pleased to have
over 100 people attend the meeting. Ms. Ohlde said citizen input has been very important through-
out the entire process.
Ms. Ohlde said the draft document was approved by the Planning Board on July 8; 1992, and the
Snohomish County Park Board on July 14. Upon City Council approval, the draft document will be
forwarded to the Snohomish County Council for final approval. Ms. Ohlde introduced the City's
consultant on the project, Kenichi Nakano, of Nakano Dennis Landscape Architects.
Mr. Nakano said the process has been very smooth and noted the great extent of citizen input the
Master Plan contains. Mr. Nakano reviewed the Master Plan with the City Council, and said the
main emphasis on Southwest County Park is that it remains passive in nature. Mr. Nakano said the
Master Plan was generated from a thorough investigation and analysis of the Park's physical and
cultural systems. Three Alternative Schemes for development of the Park were produced and a final
preferred scheme was developed into the Master Plan. Mr. Nakano said one item of concern is the
excessive speed on Olympic View Drive, and said efforts should be made to slow that speed down.
Mr. Nakano said one of the key proposals was to change the name of the park, and suggested some
type of contest amongst school children. Mr. Nakano said when the Master Plan is approved, the
City will also receive an interlocal agreement with the County to maintain, fund, and have a
joint use of the park.
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Mr. Nakano reviewed the Master Plan Cost Estimate and Phasing Priorities.
Mr. Nakano's associate. reviewed with the Mayor and Council, an enlarged map of Southwest County
Park which showed the layout of the park, indicating existing and proposed trails, vegetation,
signage, etc.
Public Testimony
Morris Tugby, 8801 Olympic View Drive, said the Master Plan is a great show of support of what
the County and City can do together and is very pleased with the Plan. Mr. Tugby said if picnick-
ing is allowed within the park, he would recommend that it be in a controlled area. Mr. Tugby
also referenced the increase in traffic in the area, and the excessive speed on Olympic View
Drive.
Betty Smith, 18208 80th Ave. West, expressed her concern of the lack of parking in the area. Ms.
Smith said the traffic in the area is increasing at a high rate, and more visitors to the park
would mean more traffic problems.
Jane Lovess, 8525 Olympic View Drive, said her neighborhood has experienced an increase in vandal-
ism over the last year, partially because of the increase in traffic. Mr. Lovess asked the Coun-
cil to look into the problem of excessive vehicle speed on Olympic View Drive.
Katherine Morely, 18203 80th Ave. West, expressed her concern regarding the increase in traffic.
Mr. Morley said once people find out about the park, it is going to get even worse.
With no other member of the audience wishing to come forward, Mayor Hall closed the audience
portion of the hearing.
Council Discussion and Deliberation
Councilmember Petruzzi assured Ms. Morley that intent of the Master Plan is not to bring in more
people. It is simply to preserve the park for generations to come. Councilmember Petruzzi said
he is very aware of the traffic problems on Olympic View Drive, however, doesn't think the park
will be contributing to the problem.
Councilmember Dwyer said he is pleased with the Master Plan with the exception of one part which
states that the City and County would enter into an interlocal agreement for allocation of funds
for park operations and maintenance. Councilmember Dwyer asked Ms. Ohlde if the City pays for
maintenance of the park now, and Ms. Ohlde replied negatively, as it is under the County's juris-
diction. Councilmember Dwyer asked how it came about where the City would now pay for mainte-
nance, and Ms. Ohlde said the Steering Committee placed that in there as an option.
Councilmember Kasper said as he sees it, this is a County park bought by the County to be used by
citizens of surrounding cities. Councilmember Kasper said it has more of a Regional Park feeling.
Councilmember Kasper asked if this is considered the Southwest Regional Park, and Ms. Ohlde re-
plied negatively. Councilmember Kasper asked about the lack of parking or location for future
parking in the Master Plan if needed, and Mr. Nakano said the Master Plan could be changed at any
time in the future, as it is not cast in concrete.
The majority of the Councilmembers felt the Master Plan is an excellent one. Councilmember
Petruzzi said one of the main reasons for going into a Master Plan is to allow the opportunity to
receive grants from the State for maintenance in the park, in which the State does require a
Master Plan. Councilmember Petruzzi said he would like to see something done about the traffic in
the area, specifically the excessive speed on Olympic View Drive. Councilmembers concurred.
Mayor Hall referenced two letters received from citizens Carol and and Ralph Turner concerning
South County Park.
At 8:55 p.m, Student Representative Jim Cooper left the meeting.
Councilmember Earling complimented the process that took place in adopting the Master Plan and
said he was happy with the large amount of citizen participation. Councilmember Earling said
regarding picnicking in the park, he agreed that picnicking should be kept in a controlled area.
Councilmember Earling said he feels the phrase "similar to preserve" should be included in refer-
ring to the park, as he feels this would be another gesture that the City is serious about keep-
ing the park passive in nature.
Council President Palmer, member of the Advisory Committee, gave an overview of the project, and
said one of the things that drove the City to get into the Master Plan process was a defensive
posture. Council President Palmer said every once in a while, someone comes forward with a plan
for the park, such as a golf course, ball field, or other high intensity use. Councilmember
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Palmer said without a Master Plan, there is very little legal documentation that can be referred
to which indicates the appropriate use of the park. Council President Palmer said the Southwest
County Park Master Plan provides that documentation.
Councilmember Dwyer said the City does not ask the County to contribute to the money the City
spends on the beaches, and feels the small portion in the Master Plan relating to the interlocal
agreement is unnecessary and could be deleted. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEM-
BER PETRUZZI FOR DISCUSSION, TO DELETE THE LAST FULL PARAGRAPH ON PAGE 63.OF THE MASTER PLAN,
WHICH WOULD DELETE THE POLICY WITH REGARD TO THE PAYMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY.
Under discussion, Councilmember Petruzzi asked Council President Palmer for the reason for this
being included in the first place. Council President Palmer said he believes that paragraph came
out of repeated concerns of the level of the maintenance of the park.
Councilmember Hall feels it is important to leave the paragraph in as he feels it is necessary
part of the document.
MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Hall voting no, and Councilmember Kasper abstaining, as he said
he recently received the Master Plan and has not had enough time to thoroughly review it.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI TO ADOPT THE SOUTHWEST COUNTY
PARK MASTER PLAN. MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Kasper abstaining for the reasons stated
above, as well as his belief that there is a lack of parking in the Master Plan.
HEARING ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS TO DENY A REQUEST TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 4.1 ACRES
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Jeff Wilson, Planning Supervisor, said on June 10, 1992, the Planning Board held a public hearing
on the proposed rezone of approximately 4.1 acres from RS-12 to RS-8, located at approximately
7704 Olympic View Drive. Mr. Wilson said the Planning Board, after consideration of the Planning
Division Staff Advisory Report, applicant testimony, and public testimony, adopted a recommenda-
tion to the Council for denial of the proposed rezone request.
Mr. Wilson recommended the Council adopt the Planning Board's Recommendation and deny the rezone
application.
Council President Palmer said he is not satisfied with some of the applicant's answers on the
Environmental Checklist.
Testimony of the Applicant
Russell Kim, Agent for the Applicant, Dr. Han Z. Park, said he would like to formally change his
application from a rezone of all the lots of 9, 10, and 106, to just 106. Mr. Kim said he would
like to reserve his right to come back at another time to request a rezone on lots 9 and 10,
however, at this time, he would just like to change his application to contain only lot 106.
After discussion amongst Councilmembers, and a ruling from the City Attorney, the Council decided
to allow the applicant to amend the application and go back through the planning board process.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER FOR DISCUSSION, TO ALLOW THE APPLI-
CANT TO AMEND HIS APPLICATION, WHEREBY GOING THROUGH THE PLANNING BOARD PROCESS.
Under discussion, Councilmember Dwyer asked Councilmember Kasper to verify that the effect of the
motion would be that Mr. Kim would go back through the Planning Board with his revised request
and they would conduct another hearing based on the revised application. At that time, it would
come back to the City Council, and that Mr. Kim would not be required to pay any additional
application fees, and Councilmember Kasper replied affirmatively.
Council President Palmer requested that the Environmental Checklist be updated accordingly and
correctly.
MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Hall voting no.
Councilmember Hall said the Council should proceed with the matter and hear what the citizens
present for hearing have to say on the new proposal.
PRESENTATION BY ARAI/JACKSON ON SPACE NEEDS STUDY AND AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSION-
AL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR SPACE NEEDS STUDY AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING 46,338
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At the April 28, 1992 Council meeting, Council authorized proceeding with a scope of work and
preparing a contract with Arai/Jackson for the Space Needs Assessment/Facility Master Plan for
the City Hall complex. In past discussions on the project, the Council Contingency Fund was
identified as the funding source. In the 1992 budget process, $40,000 was placed in the Council
Contingency Fund for the study, however, Staff recommends $46,338 be appropriated from the Coun-
cil Contingency Fund for the project.
Mr. Arai, of Arai/Jackson distributed information to the Mayor and Council regarding the Scope of
Services for the Space Needs Assessment for Civic Center Complex and the Facility Master Plan for
the Civic Center. Mr. Arai went into detail on the Space Needs Assessment with the Mayor and
Council.
Mayor Hall said the present working conditions are not adequate for City employees. Mayor Hall
said the present configuration allows no privacy or creature comforts, and she is anxious to
begin the Space Needs Study.
Councilmember Petruzzi asked Mr. Housler if he feels comfortable with the balance of the Contin-
gency Fund, should the Council approve this expenditure, and Mr. Housler replied affirmatively in
that the Contingency Fund and Emergency Fund would exceed the recommended 5% safe margin level.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PALMER, TO APPROVE THE SCOPE OF
SERVICES AND AGREEMENT WITH ARAI/JACKSON FOR THE CITY HALL COMPLEX SPACE NEEDS/FACILITY MASTER
PLAN AND APPROPRIATE NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND.
Under discussion, Councilmember Kasper said there are many unknowns at this time, as far as labor
negotiations, and unforeseen expenses. Councilmember Kasper said he willing to go half way and
only authorize Phase 1 of the Study at this point, and wait to see the budget outcome and then
authorize Phase II which has to come back to the Council anyway.
Councilmember Petruzzi said he would vote in favor of the motion as he feels the amount for the
study would escalate if it was put off any longer. Councilmember Petruzzi said he is not in
favor of doing it in phases, as it might take too long between phases, thus having to practically
start over again.
Councilmember Nordquist said he made the motion as he feels there has been an extreme toleration
on behalf of the employees over many year concerning the work environment. Councilmember Nord-
quist said although, it sounds like a lot of it is the Councils' fault, a lot of remodeling was
done without Council knowledge. Councilmember Nordquist said this is one way the City can move
forward and improve the working conditions.
As a procedural matter, COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO EXTEND
THE MEETING FOR TEN MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Dwyer said he would vote against the motion. Councilmember Dwyer said he feels the
City has made steps forward by taking the major step concerning the new Public Works Facility.
Councilmember Dwyer said he was disturbed at the end of last week's Council meeting because the
City has less than a 1.25% margin of error, and by the time he left, it was found that the City
was down $60,000-$80,000 in the Fire Reserve Fund, Councilmember Dwyer said he believes the City
should hold off on this expenditure at this time.
MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Petruzzi, Councilmember Hall, Councilmember Nordquist,and Coun-
cil President Palmer voting yes, and Councilmember Dwyer, Councilmember Earling, and Councilmem-
ber Kasper voting no.
At 10:10 p.m, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO EXTEND THE
MEETING AN -ADDITIONAL TEN MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 (Item (B) on the Consent Agenda.
Council President Palmer said there were additional corrections to the Draft Minutes of September
1, that were not included in the Deputy City Clerk's Memo. Council President Palmer referenced a
memorandum from the Council Assistant, which included the requested corrections, as well as a
detailed version of the discussion on Water Rates. COUNCIL PRESIDENT PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1992, WITH THE AMENDMENTS SUBMIT-
TED IN THE PACKET. MOTION CARRIED
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE INCREASING UTILITY TAXES FOR FUNDING THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY (FROM 91/92
Item G on the Consent Agenda
_(Council President Palmer referenced a memorandum he sent to the Council on September 8 requesting
m �dt09the City place a Sunset Clause in the ordinance. Council President Palmer said this would let
l� 1 the public know that the increases would not continue as an ongoing tax.
VU ES Councilmember Kasper said the City has already spent the money twice. Councilmember Kasper said
the City previously executed a bond issue on the Library based on utility taxes. Councilmember
Kasper asked City Attorney Scott Snyder how the City can now turn around and apply a Sunset
Clause on a utility tax. Mr. Snyder said if there was a problem in the next 20 years, the Council
could repeal the Sunset Clause.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2899
INCREASING UTILITY TAXES FOR FUNDING THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY WITH THE ADDITION OF VERSION ONE
WHICH INCLUDES THE SUNSET CLAUSE. MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Kasper voting no.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE
CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved,items are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANTS FOR WEEKS OF AUGUST 31 AND SEPTEMBER 7, 1992 AND PAYROLL WARRANTS
FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 1992
�l cOiP5 (D) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM THERESA MEDAWAR ($3,000), EDITH BROUGHTON
G ($123.35) AND JESSE L. BURDUE (AMT. UNKNOWN)
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(E) ORDINANCE 2900 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.27 ON FIREWORKS PENALTY PROVISION
(F) ORDINANCE 2898 INCREASING WATER RATES FOR FUNDING THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY (FROM 9/1/92)
(H) RESOLUTION #753 COMMENDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE JIM COOPER
1sA;tia. (J) FINAL APPROVAL OF 6-LOT PLAT OF COASTAL WATCH/APPLICANT: WILL VASQUEZ, ET AL/FILE NO. P-1-91
(K) APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW ON DENIAL OF REQUEST TO REZONE APPROXI-
MATELY .42 ACRES LOCATED AT 18918 80TH AVE. W. FROM RS-12 TO RS-8 (APPLICANT: RICHARD
MARIN/FILE NO. R-92-69 (FROM 9/1/92)
(M) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN JAIL CONTRACT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY
(N) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS TO REPLACE SEWER TV VAN, UNIT #30
MAYOR
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Mayor Hall referenced that "Business Watch" would be meeting at 8:00 a.m, the following morning
in the Library Plaza Room.
Mayor Hall referenced the recent public meeting concerning the release of a sex offender into the
area.
Mayor Hall reminded everyone of the Cities and Towns Dinner on Thursday at Mill Creek Country
Club. The subject is "Current and pending transportation projects in Snohomish County"
Mayor Hall said she recently spoke with Aubrey Davis of the Transportation Commission.
At 10:20 p.m., COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, TO EXTEND THE
MEETING TEN MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL
Councilmember Dwyer said the Port of Edmonds is experiencing problems on the Boardwalk associated
with skateboarding, etc.
Councilmember Dwyer said the Port is constructing a new break water.
Councilmember Petruzzi referenced Councilmember Dwyer's memo regarding budget shortfalls.
Councilmember Petruzzi referenced the newspaper article concerning the Edmonds Visitors Bureau.
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Councilmember Hall complimented City Attorney. Scott Snyder on the information concerning Chambers
Cable.
Councilmember Earling referenced a letter in Council packets which he drafted. Councilmember
Earling said he would like authorization from Councilmembers to allow him, Mayor.Hall, and Coun-
cil President Palmer to sign the letter. The letter is addressed to to JRCP Members, and refer-
ences two principal plans under consideration for the Rapid Transit Project, by the JRPC. COUNCIL -
MEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO AUTHORIZED SAID PARTIES TO SIGN THE
LETTER. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Nordquist said he doesn't see why money is being wasted to study a route that has
already been proven a near impossibility.
Council President Palmer noted Council Assistant Barb Mehlert will be out of town from September
16 through September 20 due to a family emergency.
At 10:43 p.m., COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
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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CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
Page 8 September 14, 1992
REVISED AGENDA REVISED
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
PLAZA MEETING ROOM - LIBRARY BUILDING
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 14, 1992
SPECIAL MEETING ON MONDAY DUE TO PRIMARY ELECTION ON TUESDAY
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
1. CONSENT AGENDA (20 Min.)
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1,1992
(C) APPROVAL OF 5 jLAIIMS WARRANTS FOR WEEKS OF AUGUST 31 AND SEPTEMBER 7, 1992 AND PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR
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(D) ACKNOWLEDG E RECEIPT UE (AMT. OF CLAIM) FOR DAMAGES FROM THERESA MEDAWAR ($3,000), EDITH BROUGHTON ($123.35) AND
JESSE (E) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.27 ON FIREWORKS PENALTY PROVISION
(F) PROPOSED ORDINANCE INCREASING WATER RATES FOR FUNDING THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY (FROM 9/1/92)
(G) PROPOSED ORDINANCE INCREASING UTILITY TAXES FOR FUNDING THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY (FROM 9/1/92)
(H) PROPOSED RESOLUTION #753 COMMENDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE JIM COOPER
(I) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR A 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR PARKS MAINTENANCE SECTION
(J) FINAL APPROVAL OF 6-LOT PLAT OF COASTAL WATCH / APPLICANT: WILL VASQUEZ, ET AL / FILE NO. P-1-91
(K) APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW ON DENIAL OF REQUEST TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY .42
ACRES LOCATED AT 18918 80TH AVE. W. FROM RS-12 TO RS-8 (APPLICANT: RICHARD MARIN / FILE NO. R-92-69) (FROM
9/1/92)
(L) APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW ON APPROVAL OF HEARING EXAMINER
RECOMMENDATIONS TO APPROVE A PROPOSED SIX -LOT SINGLE-FAMILY PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PROPERTY ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF 175TH ST. S.W. APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET WEST OF 76TH AVE. W. (APPLICANT: JANRIS CONST., PAUL
THOMPSON/FILE NO. P-92-10) (MOM 9/1/92)
(M) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN JAIL CONTRACT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY
(N) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS TO REPLACE SEWER TV VAN, UNIT #30
2. AUDIENCE
3. (10 Min.) EXECUTIVE SESSION ON A LEGAL MATTER
4. (2 Min.) PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION #753 TO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE JIM COOPER
5. (5 Min.) PRESENTATION OF MAYOR'S ANNUAL BOOK AWARD TO E. LARRY McKNIGHT
6. (10 Min) PRESENTATION ON U.S.S. MIDWAY BY DAVE MOORE
7. (15 Min.) PRESENTATION BY ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES ON SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CITY (from 8/18/92)
8. (45 Min.) HEARING ON SOUTHWEST COUNTY PARK MASTER PLAN
9. (30 Min.) HEARING ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS TO DENY A REQUEST TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 4.1 ACRES
LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 7704 OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE FROM RS-12 TO RS-8 (APPLICANT: RUSSELL KIM, AGENT FOR
DR. HAN Z. PARK / FILE NO. R-92-39) (RESCHEDULED FROM AUGUST 18)
10. (20 Min.) PRESENTATION BY ARAIMACKSON ON SPACE NEEDS STUDY AND AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR SPACE NEEDS STUDY AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING ($46,338)
11. (5 Min.) MAYOR
12. (15 Min) COUNCIL
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND
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)