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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Dines, Recorder Appeal Mayor Haakenson advised the City received notice from Roger Hertrich that he was withdrawing his Withdrawn for appeal on the Phase 2 Old Milltown file (Agenda Item 3).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 12/4/07 Minutes 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. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 18, 2007 Page 1 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 Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 18, 2007 Page 2 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 Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 18, 2007 Page 3 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. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 18, 2007 Page 4 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. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes December 18, 2007 Page 5