12/18/2007 City CouncilDecember 18, 2007
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Haakenson in the Council
Chambers, 250 51h Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Gary Haakenson, Mayor
Peggy Pritchard Olson, Council President
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Richard Marin, Councilmember
Mauni Moore, Councilmember (arrived 7:06 p.m.)
Deanna Dawson, Councilmember
Dave Orvis, Councilmember
Ron Wambolt, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Hilary Scheibert, Student Representative
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Gerry Gannon, Assistant Police Chief
Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director
Stephen Koho, Treatment Plant Manager
Don Fiene, Assistant City Engineer
Frances Chapin, Cultural Services Manager
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
Appeal Mayor Haakenson advised the City received notice from Roger Hertrich that he was withdrawing his
Withdrawn for appeal on the Phase 2 Old Milltown file (Agenda Item 3).
Agenda Item 3
Roll Call
Approve
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Approve Clairn
Checks
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(Councilmember Moore was not present for the vote).
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Marin requested Items E and M be removed from the Consent Agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, TO
APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. (Councilmember Moore was not present for the vote). The agenda items
approved are as follows:
A. ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 4, 2007.
C. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #100756 THROUGH #100911 FOR DECEMBER 6,
2007 IN THE AMOUNT OF $541,453.93, AND #100912 THROUGH #1.01090 FOR
DECEMBER 13, 2007 IN THE AMOUNT OF $241,639.75. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
HOLIDAY BUYBACK CHECKS #45833 THROUGH #45966 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$245,793.51, AND PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSITS AND CHECKS #45967 THROUGH
#46015 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 16 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2007 IN
THE AMOUNT OF $869,287.74.
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Claims for D. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM MERLIN KLEVEN
Damages (AMOUNT UNDETERMINED), MAX P. CAMPBELL (AMOUNT UNDETERMINED),
AND CORY RICE (AMOUNT UNDETERMINED.
Cultural F. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL AWARD ALLOCATIONS BY THE EDMONDS ARTS
Tourism
Promotion COMMISSION FOR 2008 CULTURAL TOURISM PROMOTION OF EVENTS THAT
Awards BRING VISITORS TO EDMONDS.
Agreements:
G. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS (PSA) BETWEEN CITY OF EDMONDS
Doubleday,
Patton Boggs,
AND MIKE DOUBLEDAY, PATTON BOGGS, LLC (ADDENDUM #2), AND SALTER
and Salter
JOYCE ZYKER.
Joyce Zyker
SWAT Bus H. PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT SWAT BUS.
I. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
On -Call AGREEMENTS WITH DUANE HARTMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. (DHA) AND REID
Surveying Services MIDDLETON, INC. FOR ON -CALL SURVEYING SERVICES.
Screenings J. REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE SCREENINGS SYSTEM
System
ImprovemenIMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
ts
Concrete K. REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE CONCRETE REPAIRS
Repairs Project I PROJECT AND COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT.
Lodging Tax
Advisory L. LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2008 MEMBERSHIP REVIEW AND
Committee APPROVAL.
Than 1 king ThanN. RESOLUTION NO. 1157 THANKING MAURI MOORE FOR HER SERVICE ON THE
Mami Moore I CITY COUNCIL.
Res# 1158
Thanking
Thanking O. RESOLUTION NO. 1158 THANKING RICHARD L. MARIN FOR HIS SERVICE ON
Richard Marin THE CITY COUNCIL.
Liquor Control ITEM E: APPROVAL OF LISTS OF BUSINESSES APPLYING FOR RENEWAL OF THEIR
Board LIQUOR LICENSES WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD,
APRIL - DECEMBER 2007.
Councilmember Marin advised he pulled this item to abstain from the vote.
COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, FOR
APPROVAL OF ITEM E. MOTION CARRIED (5-0-1), COUNCILMEMBER MARIN
ABSTAINED. (Councilmember Moore was not present for the vote).
Retiring Board ITEM M: LIST OF RETIRING BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMISSIONERS
Members and
Commissioners Councilmember Marin advised he pulled this item to draw attention to the volunteer service these citizens
had provided to the community. He expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Council for their tireless
service.
Councilmember Wambolt read the list of retiring Board Members and Commissioners and added his
thanks for their service:
Rick Utt, Architectural Design Board
Julie Long, Arts Commission
Rose Mary Specht, Cemetery Board
Deborah Binder, Historic Preservation Commission
Barbara Kindness, Historic Preservation Commission
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Charles LaNasa, Library Board
Janice Freeman, Planning Board
Bryan Bechler, Sister City Commission
Steve Bernheim, Transportation Commission
Hank Moravec, Transportation Commission
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT, FOR
APPROVAL OF ITEM M. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (Councilmember Moore was
not present for the vote).
Old Milltown 3. CLOSED RECORD REVIEW - APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD
Phase II Project
Appeal DECISION TO APPROVE THE OLD MILLTOWN PHASE H PROJECT AT 201 5TH AVE. S.
(withdrawn) (APPELLANT: ROGER HERTRICH / APPLICANT: BOB GREGG / FILE NOS. APL-07-5 &
PLN-07-67)
The appeal was withdrawn by the appellant, Roger Hertrich.
4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no members of the public present who wished to address the Council.
5. REPORT ON CITY COUNCILL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Community/
Development Community Services/Development Services Committee
Services Councilmember Marin reported the Committee was briefed on storm damage throughout the City.
Committee
He noted staff was aware of the weakness in most of the areas that sustained damage.
Councilmember Marin commented on excess flow through one lift station and urged the Council
to consider that when staff requested funds to rebuild it in the future.
Finance Finance Committee
Committee
Councilmember Wambolt reported the Committee reviewed the contingent loan agreement with the
Edmonds Center for the Arts and it was the consensus of the Committee to place the agreement
on the January 8 consent agenda. Next the Committee discussed the broadband agreement with
the Edmonds School District and it was agreed to place the agreement on the January 8 consent
agenda. The Committee also reviewed intergovernmental service agreements with Mike
Doubleday, Patton Boggs, and Salter Joyce Zyker. These agreements were approved on
tonight's consent agenda.
Public safety Public Safety Commission
committee Councilmember Plunkett reported the Committee discussed the licensing of cats and forwarded the matter
to the full Council for a public hearing. Next the Committee discussed the replacement of the SWAT bus;
the cost of the bus, $1500 to Community Transit and $1900 for tires, will be funded from the Police
Department budget. This was approved on tonight's consent agenda. The final item the Committee
discussed was the Downtown Parking Committee's concern with the length of time vehicles were
occupying the ADA parking spaces. The Committee discussed a 4-hour limit and forwarded the matter to
the full Council for discussion.
Thanking 6. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION THANKING MAURI MOORE FOR HER SERVICE ON
Mauri Moore THE CITY COUNCIL
for Service on
the Council
Council President Olson read a resolution thanking Mauri Moore for her service on the City Council from
January 2004 through December 2007 and listed the committees she had served on while a
Councilmember. She relayed the Council's thanks to Councilmember Moore for her service and wished
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her the best of luck in future endeavors. Council President Olson presented the resolution and a gift to
Councilmember Moore.
Thanking 7. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION THANKING RICHARD L. MARIN FOR HIS SERVICE ON
Richard Marin
for Service on THE CITY COUNCIL
the Council
Council President Olson read a resolution thanking Richard Marin for his service on the City Council
from January 30, 2001 (when he was appointed to fill a vacancy) until December 31, 2007 and listed the
committees he served on while a Councilmember. She recognized his service as Council President in
2005 and relayed the Council's best wishes in the future in any endeavor he chose to undertake. Council
President Olson presented the resolution and a gift to Councilmember Marin.
8. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Haakenson thanked the retiring City Councilmembers for their service and wished them the best of
luck in the future. He wished everyone a Happy Holiday, advising the next Council meeting was January
8, 2008.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council President Council President Olson wished everyone a Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Dawson wished everyone a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year. She thanked
Councilmembers Moore and Marin for their service, wished them the best of luck in their future
endeavors and urged them to keep in touch. She concluded it had been an honor to serve with them.
Councilmember Plunkett thanked Councilmembers Moore and Marin for their dedicated service. He
wished everyone a safe and happy holiday and a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Orvis commented he would miss the fighting spirit Councilmember Moore brought to
issues and would miss teasing Councilmember Marin about driving the train. He recognized
Councilmember Marin's wisdom in participating in activities such as driving the train to see how the
public was being served.
Councilmember Marin commented it had been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens as a
Councilmember. He commented on how he had grown to love and appreciate City staff. Having the
opportunity to work with staff on a regular basis and become familiar with what it took to operate a
governmental agency, he realized staff had their heart in their work and were really good, smart,
dedicated people. He noted many staff members could earn more working elsewhere but chose to work
for the City because they enjoyed serving the community. He described his practice of waving to City
workers, not because he was a Councilmember but because he was aware of their contribution and their
importance to the community. He intended to continue that practice as a citizen and encouraged others to
do the same.
Councilmember Marin expressed his appreciation for Mayor Haakenson, a wonderful and talented person
who has and will continue to serve the City well. He concluded all employees, from the Mayor to the
most mundane, were important to the City's operation. He planned to continue serving the community
and had volunteered as a driver for the MS Helping Hands Donor's Closet.
Councilmember Wambolt wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He thanked
Councilmember Marin for his continued positive attitude even after the election results were posted,
explaining he continued to attend all Council meetings, committee meetings and civic functions. He
recognized Councilmember Marin for demonstrating the type of behavior every Councilmember should
when leaving the Council.
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Councilmember Moore echoed Councilmember Marin's comments about City staff, commenting it had
been an honor to get to know them and learn what they did for the City. She commented it had been an
honor and an exciting learning experience to serve on the Council for the past four years as well as run for
Mayor. She was glad she chose not to run for reelection as a Councilmember as the City would now have
two new Councilmembers who could provide their own talents and ideas to the Council, the only way to
revitalize a representative democracy. She urged the Council to welcome the new Councilmembers and
work together.
Councilmember Moore's wish for the new year was to build a stronger separation of power. She
suggested hiring a full-time Council person to do research, etc. and allow the Council independence from
the administration. She also recommended restructuring the Council committees to include at least three
Councilmembers, anticipating more work could be done by three Councilmembers before items reached
the Council.
Councilmember Moore recalled her predecessor talking about the bullies who speak to the Council,
commenting she viewed the people who spoke to the Council not as bullies but as involved, caring
citizens. She acknowledged the Council may not always like what they said or how they said it, but they
were caring citizens who often did a great deal of research. She thanked everyone who attended Council
meetings and encouraged citizens to attend meetings on a regular basis as a way to keep elected officials
accountable. She expressed her respect for her fellow Councilmembers, commenting it had been a
pleasure to work with and get to know the Councilmembers over the last four years.
Student Representative Scheibert commented it had been a pleasure to get to know Councilmembers
Marin and Moore and she would miss them. She wished everyone a Happy Holiday and a Happy New
Year.
10. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. to a reception in honor of
Councilmembers Marin and Moore.
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