09-13-11 CSDS Committee MinutesCommunity Services/Development Services Committee Meeting
September 13, 2011
Elected Officials Present:
Council Member Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Chair
Council Member Strom Peterson
The committee convened at 6:00 p.m.
Staff Present -
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Rob English, City Engineer
Carrie Hite, Parks Director
Mike Cooper, Mayor
Debi Humann, HR Director
A. Report on final construction costs and approve Change Order No. 6 for the Lift Station 7
& 8 Rehabilitation Project and Council acceptance of project.
This item was discussed during the joint meeting with the Finance Committee.
ACTION: Item will be scheduled for discussion at the September 20th Council meeting.
B. Adoption of the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Mr. Williams reviewed the item with the CSDS committee and answered questions.
ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval.
C. Introduction to the Capital Facilities Plan (2012-2017) and Capital Improvement Program.
Mr. English discussed the 2012-2017 Capital Facilities Plan and Capital Improvement Program.
Both documents will be presented to the full Council at the September 27th Council meeting and
then a public hearing will be scheduled on October 4th for public comment. A public hearing is
also scheduled for the Planning Board at the September 28, 2011 Board meeting.
ACTION: Item is scheduled for discussion at the September 27th Council meeting.
D. Authorization to advertise a Request for Qualifications to complete design and right-of-
way acquisition for the 212th St. SW at 76th Ave W intersection.
This item will allow staff to advertise for consultants to complete the design and right-of-way
services for the 212th St. SW and 76th Ave W intersection improvements. A federal grant was
secured for the project and there is a 13.5% local match required that will be paid by the Street
Fund #112.
ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval.
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E. Authorization to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for consultant services to
update the Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive Plan.
Approval of this item will allow staff to advertise for consultant qualifications to complete the
update to the Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive Plan. Staff is recommending starting the
consultant selection process in fall 2011, so the consultant can begin work in early 2012.
ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval.
F. Authorization for Mayor to sign easement granted to the City of Edmonds by Sound
Transit.
The design of the recently completed Edmonds Sound Transit Station included an 8-inch
diameter watermain crossing the south half of the site from Dayton St. to James St. The permit
for the construction of Edmonds Station was conditioned on Sound Transit granting the City an
easement for that purpose.
ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval.
G. Update on the Interurban Trail.
This item was discussed during the joint meeting with the Finance Committee.
ACTION: Item will be scheduled for discussion at the September 20`" Council meeting.
H. Ordinance amending the Edmonds City Code to add electric vehicle parking provisions.
The proposed ordinance will provide parking limitations for parking within street right of way that
is designated for electric vehicles. It also provides a parking limitation for electric vehicle stalls at
City Hall, Public Safety and City Park parking lots.
ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval.
I. Proposed ordinances setting requirements for responsible bidders and goals for
apprenticeship participation on City construction contracts.
Mr. Cooper presented the item and explained the benefits both ordinances will provide for an
apprentice program on public works projects.
ACTION: Item will be scheduled for approval after discussion with Council President Peterson.
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J. Discussion regarding creating a diversity commission/youth commission.
This item was discussed at length. The resolution is to deliberate over the best way to address
diversity issues in the city, whether that is formation of a separate committee or not. This
committee would like to see this agenda item on a future Council retreat calendar.
ACTION: Recommend adoption of Resolution by full Council
K. Parking Proposal.
Council member Bernheim brought forward a proposal to discuss paid parking in downtown and
waterfront parks. His proposal would seek to provide two hours free parking, then paid parking
beyond that. He also provided research on parking pay stations that are solar powered and
wirelessly connected to demonstrate the ease of installation and use.
ACTION: Encouraged Council member Bernheim to bring proposal forward to Parking Committee.
L. Public Comments.
Two public comments were taken, both concerned about paid parking in downtown.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.