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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
APRIL 4,1995
A Special Meeting of the Edmonds City Council was held at 6:40 p.m. on a legal matter. The Edmonds
City Council meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. by Mayor Laura Hall in the Library Plaza Room, 650
Main Street followed by the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Laura Hall, Mayor
Tom Petruzzi, Council President
William J. Kasper, Councilmember
Michael Hall, Councilmember
Dave Earling, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Roger L. Myers, Councilmember
Barbara Fahey, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Tom Miller, Police Chief
Michael Springer, Fire Chief
Jeff Wilson, Planning Supervisor
Noel Miller, Public Works Superintendent
Chuck Day, Accounting Manager
Don Fiene, Acting Assistant City Engineer
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, Deputy City Clerk
Christine Laws, Recorder
poepprior to starting the meeting, Mayor Hall explained that City flags are at half mast for the loss last evening
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6sx of Fire Captain Bill Angel, an employee of 22 years. Services are expected to be sometime early next week.Mayor Hall expressed condolences to his widow, Marlene, and to their families. One minute of silence was
observed.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
AGENDA
Council President Tom Petruzzi added appropriation of funds for attorney fees as Item 10A.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOM PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVE
EARLING, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED.
Council President Tom Petruzzi requested Item B be pulled. Councilmember Michael Hall pulled Item J.
COUNCILMEMBER BARBARA FAHEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOM
PETRUZZI, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. The agenda items
passed are as follows:
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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 28,1995
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANT #951352 THRU #951479 FOR WEEK OF MARCH 27,1995
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM VERNE J. MATRIOTTI ($50.00
APPROX.) AND DON R. HERMAN ($150,000.00)
AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS TO REPLACE UNIT #29, A 1984 GRIMMER SCHMIDT
AIR COMPRESSOR
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE 6 NEOTRONICS MINI -GAS DETECTORS FROM SAHLBERG
SAFETY SUPPLY, INC. ($13,032.00)
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CODE
PUBLISHING CORPORATION FOR CODIFICATION SERVICES
AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE TREATMENT PLANT OUTFALL PROJECT
Council President Tom Petruzzi pulled Item C as he was not present at the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER FAHEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 1995. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCIL
PRESIDENT PETRUZZI ABSTAINING.
Councilmember Hall asked to pull Item J because of a wording question. He said this was the ordinance to
establish a moratorium for cellular towers in Edmonds. He questioned the first page of the ordinance itself.
At the second whereas it says that the City Council finds that the most effective sites for transmission and
receipt of such line of sight radio signals lie within the residential neighborhoods. He wondered if it's going
to limit us by saying most effective sites. He suggested it say that "the City Council finds that some of the
most effective sites ...". He thought it might be constrictive to say that "the only sites available in our city
are residential sites". City Attorney Scott Snyder had no problem with the wording change and suggested a
motion.
COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOM
PETRUZZI, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.3015 ESTABLISHING A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM
ON CELLULAR TOWERS WITH THE LANGUAGE CHANGE TO PARAGRAPH 2, PAGE 1, TO
READ:... "THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS THAT SOME OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE SITES...".
MOTION CARRIED.
3. AUDIENCE
Ray F. Albano, former Lynnwood City Councilmember, lives at 20916 - 76th Avenue West in Edmonds.
He indicated his desire to discuss Item 8 on the Agenda. He has heard rumors regarding the appraised price.
He is also bothered by the fact he has seen nothing that shows any intent to hold public hearings. He
reminded Council that if there was any kind of meetings with more than four present, it was in violation of
the open meeting law. Basically, he trusts Council's integrity. He expressed other concerns such as
whether there had been an Environmental Impact Statement or an economic impact statement done,
whether Council had Planning hearings or had gone to the ADB, and whether Council was trying to do
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things now that the citizens can't do when wanting something done in the city. He asked Council to think
very carefully on this before voting for the purchase.
Mr. Albano also feels that if used wisely, bonds are something the City of Edmonds can do, but suggested
that if it is planning to come back with another bond issue next year to reconstruct the fire department and
police department, to remember that Edmonds has never passed a bond issue. He thinks they should and
said if that were the case he would work hard to get one through.
As Mr. Albano was preparing to leave, Council President Petruzzi indicated there will be a due diligence
period. Everything referred to by Mr. Albano is going to be done before the purchase. He went on to
explain there was a 60-day free look.
Bob Nowlan, 921 Sea Vista Place, Edmonds, also desired to address Item 8.
City Attorney Scott Snyder advised that Council's rules of procedure regarding comments limits speakers to
basically one speaker for each item. He noted, as had Council President Petruzzi, that public hearings will
be scheduled before the Planning Board and the City Council. The Council is always free to amend its rules
if it chooses. At this point, if the Council's rules stand, in order to avoid impromptu public hearings and to
proceed with those which have been published, Council's rules prohibit more than one speaker on the same
subject.
COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL HALL MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES. THE MOTION DIED
FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
It was agreed to allow Mr. Nowlan to continue but to not hear from further speakers on this subject.
Mr. Nowlan believes that according to item 8 it looks like a done deal, all in the secrecy of a back room. He
has never seen a for sale sign on this building. He directed questions to Council President Petruzzi: Has an
offer been made? To whom was this offer made? Has an appraisal been made? What is the appraised
value? What is the purchase offer? And why did you deny this purchase just a couple of weeks ago in the
"Enterprise" paper? As a taxpayer in this city for over 25 years, he was appalled at the action that is going
on.
It was Council consensus to have City Attorney Snyder explain what is in the public record. Mr. Snyder
advised that the City Council is considering a purchase agreement for the Edmonds Financial Center. He
went on to explain in detail the procedure. That procedure is summarized as follows: the action tonight is
to approve a contract, the contract has a 60-day contingency period; before the City decides to affirmatively
continue the City must waive contingencies, have two public hearings, one before the Planning Board and
one before the City Council, on the subject; and those will occur at the time when the public has had an
opportunity to get the appraisal mentioned by both prior speakers.
Council President Petruzzi stated that Mayor Hall disagrees with the Council about the purchase of the
building. He further indicated the Council feels very strongly that the possibility of the City purchasing this
building will save the community a tremendous amount of money. There was disagreement between Mayor
Hall and Council President Petruzzi. City Attorney Snyder cited RCW 42.17.310(g) as the basis for not
being allowed to release the appraisal at this time.
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` Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, discussed the Police Chief Roundtable Committee
which he says has nothing to do with the City of Edmonds but is run by the Police Chief and Mayor Hall.
He also wanted to go on record as stating that while he got a letter referring to the fact he had been
interviewed for this committee, he was not interviewed. He further went on record as requesting that the
Police Chief and his officers write down where they go. He logged in a copy of a letter received from the
Police Department with Deputy Clerk Sandy Chase and asked that copies be given to the Police Chief and
Councilmember Myers.
The second item he raised concerned Councilmember Bill Kasper. Mr. Rutledge said that four years ago
Mr. Kasper talked about flowers that were taken out of the city, wanted to know who cared and who was
going to put up the money. Mr. Rutledge claimed to have heard Mr. Kasper make those statements and
believes he owes an apology to this City on that issue. Mr. Rutledge also believes Mr. Kasper owes him an
apology because about five or six weeks ago when Mr. Rutledge repeatedly asked him to use his
microphone, Mr. Kasper spoke into the mike and said there were only two people here. He suggested when
there were people in the audience, Mr. Kasper utilize his microphone.
Mr. Rutledge pointed out that he has addressed Council in 1991, 1993, and three times in 1994 about cable
TV in this area. He gave Council information from New York, Chicago, and Detroit of how these other
states are running their cable TV. He also mentioned he had made several phone calls to the Mayor's office
about getting Showtime and HBO taken off. He has talked to the school district and indicates they are
100% behind him.
David Sittauer, 20006 - 82nd Avenue West, Edmonds, addressed a traffic concern. He reported that on
Seventh Avenue South between Pine Street and Hemlock, there is a street that has no markings. He feels it
a dangerous situation. He described the area and his concerns. Mr. Sittauer then asked for directions on
how to proceed. Mayor Hall stated it could be run through the Community Services Committee and that he
could meet with either Gordy Hyde or Paul Mar.
Mr. Sittauer addressed Council President Petruzzi concerning perceived accusations against Mayor Hall.
He then went on to his presentation as shop steward for the Public Works Department Union. They are
presently negotiating. The crews ask that the Council be fast and fair in its decision. Administration has
received notification of various raises given to other departments and reiterated the union's desire to be
Qtreated as fairly as everyone else.
Mayor Hall gave the audience a brief overview of the role Mr. Sittauer played in the forest fires of last year,
and Councilmember Hall asked for a show of appreciation.
Councilmember John Nordquist responded to Mr. Sittauer. The Personnel Director called a meeting of the
Salary Committee this morning at 8:30. Mr. Nordquist met with the Personnel Director, the Finance
Director and Bill Kasper. He presented the proposal for the union negotiations, ran it by the committee for
our input, so now it is back in the hands of the Personal Director and from there it's in the hands of the
administration.
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Dick Van Hollebeke, 580 Hemlock Way, Edmonds, spoke on the aquatic recreation center. He expressed
strong support of further study of the project. Previously, Mr. Van Hollebeke spearheaded an organization
that was favoring the covering of Yost Pool so there would be a year -around swimming facility. Even
though that hasn't come to pass, it may not be all bad. We may have a better indoor facility, and we can
maintain Yost as long as it proves to be a useful pool. We would have an outdoor facility in the summer
and a year-round facility elsewhere.
Mr. Van Hollebeke also addressed the issue of pool size -- 50 meter versus 25 yards. He spoke strongly in
favor of keeping it a 25 yard pool. A 50 meter pool is a competitive swimming pool and it, therefore, would
be in high demand for competitive swim meets. It would take the public usage greatly out of the City's
hands. It's a much more expensive facility to build and a less attractive facility from the standpoint of
public use.
Mr. Van Hollebeke also strongly supported the idea of a multipurpose facility similar to what Lynnwood
has done so very successfully. The more attractive it becomes for multi -use, the less it will cost on an
overall basis. With regard to the location, Mr. Van Hollebeke sees a strong advantage to considering the
new Edmonds High School location because it is more centrally located for the majority of citizens, having
it part of the high school facility negates part of the cost, and the adjacent hospital has expressed a strong
desire to participate in this project which could be one of the factors that would offset costs on a
maintenance basis. He closed by saying that he knows that the Council will arrive at a good decision that
will be most advantageous to the rest of the city.
Syd Locke, 110 Pine Street, Edmonds, spoke on behalf of the citizens for the city park and the maintenance
facility. Community Services Director Paul Mar did get back to him and in his letter indicates that the
reason the facility maintenance was not moved was because of budgetary constraints. There followed
4v discussion of whether the site was adequately sized. Mr. Locke's other question is whether facilities
maintenance is tied to the park maintenance so that the park maintenance cannot be moved. Mr. Mar
confirmed that they could possibly be separated and a portion of it moved out at this time. Mr. Locke
reminded Council it made a promise about three years ago and he is looking for somebody to come step
forward and say we're going to do it.
Josephine Fye, 520 Hemlock Way, indicated there had been two negative opinions heard regarding Agenda
Item 8, and that she would like to speak in favor of the. issue. She confirmed through Council this would be
more appropriately done at a public hearing.
Don Stay, 715 Sprague, represented the Port. He thanked the City Staff for their coordination and support
that the Port is getting from them on the many issues with joint involvement. He described the relationship
as one strengthening over the past few years. He acknowledged that the Port has benefited from the
relationship and hopes the City can benefit as well from the association. As Mr. Stay was not allowed to
speak on the subject for which he came, he expressed sympathy to Council and said he would come back to
a public hearing.
Gerald Perry, 217 Fifth Avenue North, has been around for. 22 years, and he wanted to express his
admiration to the Council and their moving on this new city hall that "we all hope we have".
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the audience that came on the transportation issue to Dave Page, 1233 Olympic View Drive, encouraged p
turn out at the public hearings for the city hall. He thinks this issue is dynamic at this time and feels it's
good timing to get this issue on the table. He again encouraged everybody to turn out and listen before they
react to the facts.
Richard Jacobs, 8124 - 188th SW, supported Agenda Item 8.
Richard Demeroutis, 921 Pine Street, discussed space needs.. He has followed the space needs and the
hiring of a consultant and architect at the cost of about $100,000 developing a city hall. He questioned the
cost figures and why Council didn't revise it. When he read the article about this real estate venture,
Council President Petruzzi said that a police and fire hall could be built for $7 million. He asked who did
the study and how much money was spent on it. He said that in February of 1991 the cost was $2.15
million; the tax assessment this year is $2.841 million, and in the paper it noted a $4.3 million price for the
purchase of the building which he feels is excessive.
Christine Weed, 11827 - Ninth NW, Seattle, stated she was present with the group of people from the
SEIU Bargaining Unit. She asked those people to stand. On behalf of the members of SEIU Local 6, Ms.
Weed presented a petition to the City Council of the City of Edmonds to express their concerns regarding
the settlement of the SEIU labor agreement which has been under negotiation since December. She noted
that 1993 was a financially difficult year for the City of Edmonds. All city employees and officials were
affected. Members of the SEIU Bargaining Units accepted zero increases or remuneration in an effort to
support the city during this period. Based on the 1993 CPI of 3.5, the savings to the city over the past 2
years as a result of this units support have been $86,000. The City as of this date has settled three union
contracts and given wage adjustments to the non -represented employees. The members of the SEIU
Bargaining Unit recognize these employees and support the increases that they have received. Ms. Weed
indicated belief that the SEIU proposal is fair and asked the City to recognize their value as public servants
and expedite the settling of the SEIU contract with the same consideration and attention given to the public
safety unions.
Councilmember Nordquist reported that this morning the Personnel Director spoke on their behalf and
presented documentation as far as the SEIU agreement is concerned to the committee. It was discussed, and
the Personnel Director has some suggestions from the committee. He expressed appreciation for the group
coming forward. Councilmember Kasper and Councilmember Nordquist and the committee want to get
this going and move it forward and so it's back in the hands of the Administration now to meet the SEIU
Bargaining Unit.
Mayor Hall explained her unique way of looking at negotiations. There are five good unions in the city. If
she had her way, the City would have a public forum like this. We would define the amount of monies we
had and then we could negotiate or plan in public. We all deal with public funds.
Terese Colman, 17211 - 77th Avenue West, commented about the importance of having efficient and
thorough transportation, pedestrian and bicycle plans. Mayor Hall suggested that Agenda Item 9 would be
the appropriate time for her comments.
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Councilmember Nordquist explained the Salary Negotiation and Review Committee as a committee started
several years ago. Because the seven Councilmembers are not full time employees of the City and are not
always around when certain issues are discussed, committees are formed. It was felt in order to support the
Administration and yet move things though, a certain committee should be formed. However, things can
only go as fast as Administration brings them to committee. He indicated that committee members are
available for discussion. He also expressed the desire to have salary negotiations completed before mid-
year.
3. PRESENTATION OF AWARD FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING TO ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Mayor Hall announced Edmonds has a Finance Department of which to be proud, and it wins awards quite
regularly. This year they have been awarded another. She called forward Art Housler and Chuck Day from
the Administrative Services Department. She read the plaque, a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting, presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and
Canada to the City of Edmonds for it's comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year -ended
December 31, 1993. The Certificate of Achievement for excellence in financial reporting is presented to
government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports
(CFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting. Mayor Hall then
presented the plaque signed by the President and the Executive Director.
Mr. Housler commented on CFRs. He described the benefits to the citizens and also to the City. In this
report there's a financial position where the citizens can look up and see what the financial condition of the
city actually is. There's also an audit opinion that states exactlyhow well the City is doing. We've had an
unqualified position opinion for several years now and what it does is actually state that we are doing things
right, we're in compliance with all the mandated regulations and all the legislative requirements of this
Council and the State of Washington. It also gives demographics about the city itself, about education, the
make up of the population and number of streets and miles of streets. It also gives indebtedness of the city.
It is very important to our bond raters. We have an A-1 rating in the City, and for a small city that's about
the best you can receive. This means we can go out into the market and sell bonds at a rate that is about half
a percent less than -the A-1 rating itself. We have a very good reputation. Investors can look at this and
decide whether they want to invest in the City or not.
Mr. Housler introduced Doug Farmen and Minh Truong, Accountants. They were instrumental in preparing
this document, and Mr. Housler wanted them to be recognized for a job well done.
Mayor Hall read the personal awards for Mr. Farmen and Mr. Truong. The award for reporting
achievement is presented by the Government Finance Officers Association to those individuals who have
been instrumental in their government unit achieving a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting. A Certificate of Achievement is presented to those government units whose annual
financial reports are judged to adhere to program standards and represents the highest award in government
financial reporting.
Other behind -the -scenes individuals responsible for the award were introduced: Devon Drake, Treasury
Clerk; Susan Geverink typed all the financial notes; Ilene Larson provided all the utility information
needed; Karen McKay, Accounting Technician; and Rosemary Weiss, Accounts Payable and computer.
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The report is not only based on the accounting accuracy, but it's based on the layout of the document itself.
Christine Weed and her art staff were thanked for the cover which received special mention.
4. PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION RECEIVED AT PUBLIC MEETING ON AQUATIC
FACILITY FEASIBILITY -.
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager, introduced the subject. We are at a critical juncture in the
decision to move on with coming back to Council with a report on the feasibility of an aquatic center. They
held a public meeting in workshop format. Ms. Ohlde explained how the meeting was run. There were
about seven individual groups with about five people in each one. She introduced some of the individuals
who were in the workshop and some committee members present. She found it interesting that of the
presentations given, only one did not contain a scenario for a 50-meter pool. This is an item that needs a lot
more concentration and a little more conversation. She introduced Coral DeWilliam to revisit that issue.
Ms. DeWilliam said she was pleased to hear about our bond rating because this project would most likely
be funded through a public bond issue. She reiterated the public meeting was well attended and very high
spirited. They were asked to come up with a swimming pool facility that had everything they wanted in it,
under a budget of $6 million. Only one group was within the budget parameters. She explained that while
a facility that size was exciting, it was not the type of facility that could support itself. She compared what
could be done for the city by a 50-meter pool and one of regular size. She further illustrated how a
competition facility and a recreational facility differ.
Ms. DeWilliam called attention to the Agenda Memo materials for comparisons of deficits. She
commented that with regard to the Lynnwood deficit it should be noted that theirs is an indoor -outdoor
pool. She asked Council for direction. She advised they can write a feasibility study that expresses the
community's needs and wants, but not within the confines of having a facility that supports itself.
Councilmember Barbara Fahey asked about the make-up of the groups and the average age of the
participants. Ms. DeWilliam felt it was a good cross-section. There was then clarification on some of the
figures presented.
Councilmember Roger Myers questioned whether or not there would be shared parking during school
hours. Ms. DeWilliam responded that parking would be shared though no major pool events would be
scheduled at the same time as other athletic events. Mr. Myers stressed the need for this area of the project
to be well thought out. He also expressed his desire for amenities such as jacuzzi, sauna, handball courts,
meeting rooms and weight rooms because those are revenue generators and would meet the needs of the
citizens. Councilmember Myers suggested that these figures for Lynnwood, since obtained in 1992, could
be a result of their renovation of the pool. He asked Ms. DeWilliam to find out if the pool was closed and
for how long. He doesn't see how he can consent to a 50-meter pool with the type of debt the City would be
forced to acquire. He recommends planning for a 25-meter pool and include a diving area so swim meets
can be accommodated.
There was discussion as to the amenities that would/could be provided and whether they would be cost-
effective.
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Councilmember Earling asked how far they had been able to explore anything with the hospital. He was
told if there was a facility the hospital could use, they would find some use for it, but they are not in a
position to offer capital financing to develop a pool. With regard to the Lynnwood deficit, Mr. Earling
asked if there was any sense as to the powerful contrast their deficits have for 25-yard pools as opposed to
others. That number is in line with the deficit experienced in the 50-meter pools. Ms. DeWilliam did not
have an exact answer because of the unavailability of information from Lynnwood. Based on what is
known, it is the recreation population that provides about 65% of the revenues to any community pool. Mr.
Earling asked if Ms. DeWilliam had an opportunity to look at the Kamiak pool which is 35 meters. She has
not seen it. Mr. Earling asked why it was designed to that standard. He would like to establish some
flexibility that some of the pools have. He suggested the possibility of having a 50-meter pool with fewer
lanes. Councilmember Earling asked for Ms. De William to find out what the cost might be for a pool
such as the one in Kitsap.
It was stated that the first priority is to meet the city's recreational needs, but the pool also must be able to
accommodate the high school and school teams. It was suggested that if the smaller pool were utilized, a
separate diving tank/warm up area could be installed. Ms. DeWilliam was questioned by Mayor Hall as to
whether the condensation problem at the Lynnwood pool was corrected and whether that any part in the
deficit.
COUNCILMEMBER BARBARA FAHEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JOHN
NORDQUIST, THAT WE PROCEED WITH THIS FEASIBILITY STUDY WITH A FOCUS ON A
25-YARD RECREATIONAL FACILITY THAT HAS AMENITIES THAT ARE
REVENUE -GENERATING SO THAT THE DEFICIT WILL BE NONE, IF POSSIBLE, OR AT
LEAST FEASIBLE TO CONTROL, AND THAT IN THIS STUDY WE CONTINUE TO EXPLORE
THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING A DIVE TANK AND AN ADEQUATE WARM UP AREA FOR
SWIMMERS AND THAT, IF POSSIBLE, ALTHOUGH IT WILL ONLY BE 25 YARDS ACROSS,
THAT IT POSSIBLY, DEPENDING ON HOW MANY LANES WE PUT IN, IT MIGHT BE 50
METERS LONG TO ACCOMMODATE THAT, BUT NOT LOOK AT A COMPETITION POOL.
MOTION CARRIED.
5. UPDATE FROM THE FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH
DISTRICT
Councilmember Michael Hall reported as a member of the Snohomish Health District. He indicated
Councilmember John Nordquist is also a member. Mr. Hall is on the Facilities Planning Committee which
is currently going through the process of determining whether, if a change of governance happens, who is
going to be in charge of health in the Snohomish County, and what would happen to the assets of the
District.
Currently all of the cities have representatives on the Health District and are making joint decisions
regarding the public health of our citizens. There is rumor that the State may be changing and shifting that
responsibility to the counties and the County Council exclusively. At that point the interlocal agreements
were looked at between the cities, and they found out that there was no termination of what would happen if
our interlocal agreement came apart or if we dissolved the interlocal agreement between the cities. That's
when the discussion came up that we better do something soon to determine what would take place so we
can figure out where we would get all of our funds back or how we would get some credit for the monies
that we have paid over the years as cities to the Snohomish Health District.
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The process of determining how assets are to be divided is an important aspect that needs to addressed as a
Council. Discussion has been limited at this point to the Health District Building, which is on Rucker in
Everett, as to the disposition of that building and the assets in that building.
An ad hoc committee composed of a lot of the financial planning people in the various cities has been
formed to come up with a formula of what the cities have put into this building over the years.
Councilmember Hall agrees with this assessment of the percentages and thinks everyone involved did a
good job in tying down exactly how much money each city has put into the project. This doesn't take into
consideration any rise in fair market value of the building over the years, and that needs to be addressed if
the building were sold.
Councilmember Hall thinks the crux of the matter regarding the building is in the minutes of the last
meeting. He quoted the applicable paragraph:
If the Rucker Building ceases to be used primarily for the public health functions for the residents
of Snohomish County, it should be sold and the proceeds of the sale should be distributed according
to the percentage ownership position. Mukilteo should be reimbursed for the face value of their
contributions at the time of sale. The Committee members agreed more work needed to be done to
define what triggers the sale of the asset and other particulars of this concept, including the
definition, timing and method of repayment.
There was discussion of other items that may or may not be included. He feels that if this should happen,
there needs to be some closure and time frame as to when the cities would get money back. Further
discussion covered time tables and the fact that some of the tenants of the Health District building are
currently vacating the building.
Councilmember Nordquist supplemented that the Health District is not a department of the county but is a
separate agency. The legislature wants to merge the Health District with the County. He then provided
some additional previous history. Councilmember Nordquist's discussion led into further conversation
regarding the possibility of the Health District being able to pay off those entities who have financially
supported it and the methods by which it could do so.
Councilmember Hall also clarified whether he should be asking about other assets, specifically the South
County office on which there is a lease -purchase option. Council President Petruzzi suggested he should
inquire about all of the assets because they are presumably owned by all of the cities.
6. ACKNOWLEDGE REQUEST BY ADJACENT RESIDENTS TO EXPAND BOUNDARIES OF THE
PROPOSED "SHERWOOD VILLAGE - WOODWAY MEADOWS - HOLIDAY HILL"
ANNEXATION (AX-95-24)
Jeff Wilson, Current Planning Supervisor, logged in additional petitions received requesting expansion of
the annexation boundaries discussed at the March 21 meeting. There are now about 109 signatures from
La residents who live in the area West of 100th Avenue and North of the county line from the city to the Town
of Woodway, and 25 signatures from the East side of 100th Avenue close to the Firdale Village area. Staff
is proposing that rather than bring back a resolution on April 18 covering just the three neighborhoods
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discussed, to have another meeting with the proponents from within the Sherwood Village, Woodway
Meadows and Holiday Hill area as well as the remaining people from outside the area so we can again
discuss and resolve the issue of boundaries. The delay is expected to only be two weeks from the original
time line. On May 2 Staff could come back with a resolution depending upon the outcome of the April 18
meeting. He asked for Council direction.
Question was raised as to the amount of lead time, amount of community outreach done, and whether it
would be possible to consider each of these issues separately so they can all stand on their own merits. Mr.
Wilson said it wouldn't be possible for them to stand on their own merits because of the reasonable
boundary standards and adjacency. Mayor Hall asked for confirmation of the precincts involved.
City Attorney Snyder stressed that the drawing of the boundaries is a matter within the Council's legislative
discretion. The petitions are advisory only. Community outreach has been mentioned, and that would be
one of the reasons to hold another meeting so that Council could reconsider and redraw the boundaries. Mr.
Wilson stated that was the plan Staff was suggesting for April 18. Mr. Snyder reminded Council that in the
event there was no second meeting, their decision could be later modified.
Councilmember Earling expressed concern over the number of annexations being processed and over the
long range costs. He is not comfortable moving forward with any of these annexations until there is a firm
cost analysis on the impact they would have on the City's cash base. Rob Chave, Planning Manager,
indicated it is Staffs intent to bring back on the April 18 meeting some information regarding the cost -
benefit analysis so the information could be in hand prior to voting on the resolution. This would be the
case even if the resolution were held off until May 2.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MICHAEL HALL, TO APPROVE ITEM 7 AND SCHEDULE A NEW MEETING ON APRIL 18,
1995, WITH THE PROPONENTS OF THE SHERWOOD VILLAGE-WOODWAY MEADOWS -
HOLIDAY HILL ANNEXATION PROPOSAL, ALONG WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE
PROPOSED EXPANDED ANNEXATION BOUNDARIES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL REVISED
ANNEXATION BOUNDARIES. MOTION CARRIED.
6. DISCUSSION ON CITY COUNCIL INTENT TO PURCHASE A THREE-STORY BUILDING AND
ADJACENT PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 121 FIFTH AVENUE NORTH, EDMONDS, FOR
PURPOSE OF USE AS EDMONDS CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR AND/OR CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE THE
PROPOSED PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND TO REFER THE DRAFT ORDINANCE
AMENDING EXISTING CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN TO PLANNING BOARD.
CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN TO PLANNING BOARD.
Council President Petruzzi clarified the actions of Council to alleviate any misconceptions. He stressed the
fact that this procedure was not new and was not back -door politics, but was the way things happen in the
municipal world. By way of example, he explained that when first appointed three years ago to the City
Council, because of his expertise in the area of commercial real estate, Mr. Petruzzi had been asked to
review a couple of appraisals concerning the Anderson Marine property that was under negotiations for
purchase at that time. The City ended up paying more than its appraisal had indicated, but Mr. Petruzzi was
unconcerned because of the fact that appraisals, especially commercial appraisals, are not an exact science.
He went on to state that he was not chastising anyone related to that acquisition because it was a very good
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purchase. He indicated the only reason he was going into such detail was to defuse some of the defamatory
remarks at the beginning of the evening.
Council President Petruzzi then read the History and Summary Statement from the Agenda Memo. He
explained that this building falls within the category of being able to be purchased for far less money than if
would cost to build a new building. He went on to discuss the advantages and reasoning behind a flat price.
Mr. Petruzzi then read the recommended action so that all present would know what was being discussed.
Mayor Hall stated that she is not totally against this project.
Councilmember Myers reminded Council that the contingency money is not at risk for the 60 days.
Councilmember Fahey advised that over the last year and a half she has become completely convinced this
is the best course of action to take.
COUNCILMEMBER BARBARA FAHEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROGER
MYERS, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND/OR THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO
EXECUTE, BY NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1995, THE CONTRACT TO PURCHASE
THE EDMONDS FINANCIAL CENTER; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
TO ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD ESTABLISHED UNDER THE
CONTRACT, AND TO REFER THE DRAFT ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EXISTING
CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN ELEMENT TO THE PLANNING BOARD TO INCLUDE THE
PURCHASE OF THE EDMONDS FINANCIAL CENTER FOR A NEW CITY HALL, RETURNING
ITS RECOMMENDATION WITHIN TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE OF
THIS MOTION, AND INSTRUCT/AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF A
PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL AND TO RETURN THE PLANNING
BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR A DECISION ON OR BEFORE
THE 2ND DAY OF MAY, 1995.
Councilmember Earling commented the real issue for him is that Council and Staff have what amounts to a
desperate situation for the City employees. He discussed his rationale for this belief. The Council needs to
act in the Staffs best interest which will also serve the citizens of Edmonds. This city now has 31,000
people, and we are continuing to look at annexations. At some point the long term physical needs for the
city need to be addressed. In looking at the potential costs for new construction and the potential time lines
with which we would be faced, if we had to go to public vote for a building through the various processes, a
time frame of two to four years would be expected. One of the advantages of the purchase of this building
is being able to have the moving process begin within a year which will solve some of those problems. He
further clarified his position on parking. He stated that during the 60 day period, Council will have time to
examine the structural and mechanical integrity of the building and do a Level 1 environmental
investigation, in addition to the merits of the purchase and sale agreement. Councilmember Earling extolled
the benefits of the transaction, declared this a win -win situation, and announced his support of the motion.
Councilmember Nordquist initiated discussion on how the City Hall says a lot about the people who live in
the city. He discussed the space needs and the plans Council had made to alleviate those needs by building
or buying. He believes this a good facility and something that can be added to the downtown business
complex. He hopes the citizens will come to the meetings, review the documentation and logic behind the
decision, and help support Council in the final process.
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Councilmember Hall clarified his understanding that at any time it wished during the contingency period,
that the City can back out of the deal after hearings and environmental impactstatements, etc., without
losing any earnest money. He believes that one of the big concerns of the public would be whether the
seller agreed with his understanding.
Mayor Hall confirmed that there is a signed agreement of the understanding and that there will be another
contract for inspection of the integrity of the building. Council President Petruzzi announced that
Councilmember Myers is going to be handling the negotiation of the several contracts. We will be looking
at the structural integrity of the building, how it measures up to seismic codes, what improvements must be
made, what American Disabilities Act upgrades would be needed, the condition of the exterior of the
building, roof and foundation, mechanically look at the heating, air conditioning and ventilation system,
electrically the entire system will be checked, and Council will even look at whether the electrical system
will service a centralized computer system to serve up to 100 work stations. Councilmember Myers has
worked on the facilities side of the Edmonds School District. He has already had discussions with the
facilities department and received names of substantial engineers and other companies that will be able to
handle this process for us. Regarding toxic and hazardous wastes, that is mandatory in any acquisition. He
called attention to the fact there is extremely strong language in favor of the City in the document. Council
President Petruzzi asked Councilmember Myers to call John Wallace who can put him in touch with the
company that did the toxic waste study on the Anderson Center.
Council President Petruzzi also invited anyone who has an interest in commercial real estate to read the
document. He described it as very favorable to the City, and that was with the cooperation of the sellers and
the able assistance of John Wallace of Ogden Murphy Wallace.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Hall called a five minute break at 9:17 p.m.
6. HEARING ON UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN — INCLUDING
TRANSPORTATION, CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN, AND OTHER ELEMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER JOHN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MICHAEL HALL, THAT BECAUSE OF THE EXTENT OF THE MATERIALS, THIS BE
CONSIDERED A FIRST READING. MOTION CARRIED.
Planning Manager Rob Chave suggested breaking the hearing into two parts: transportation first and the
second part would encompass the remaining elements of capital facilities, utilities and housing policies.
Members of the Planning Board were present.
Mr. Chave turned the meeting over to Ken Mattson, Chairman of the Planning Board, 725 Daley. Mr.
Mattson took another look at this plan at the insistence of Councilmember Kasper. He suggested that this
be Part 1 of the First Reading.
Melody Tereski, 8227 - 212th Street SW, Planning Board Member, stated this is a preliminary hearing on
some of the substantive changes that an ad hoc group got together and revised. The Board met with Ted
Bell several times as well as representatives of the City, the Council and the Board. All of the public
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testimony was reviewed. Some changes are needed. Chapter 7 is what is being highlighted tonight. She
said there were several errors in this and promised that in two weeks Council will have in hand a final copy
for codification, both in the financial section and the revised recommendations, without error and barring
any surprises by tonight's public testimony.
She went on to describe some of the specific changes and called Council attention to Agenda Memo
exhibits. The only thing the Planning Board wishes to deal with in the next two weeks is finalizing the
proposed budget to reflect the recommended changes. The substantive aspects discussed will at this point
stay. She referred to the yellow goals and policies which the Board developed a year and a half ago. With
unanimous consensus, this has not changed.
Council President Petruzzi thanked Ms. Tereski for being so tenacious in dealing with the needed changes.
He asked for clarification as to whether there is a specific recommendation for any one of the three
alternatives. Ms. Tereski said Chapter 7 reflects a synopsis of all of them and are not reflective of any one
as a whole. When the element comes back in two weeks, those alternatives will not be mentioned in the
report as there is no need in light of policy. The recommendation is a modified Alternative 1 as shown on
Chapter 7, page 7-1. Councilmember Petruzzi confirmed that the recommendation was as much as possible
consistent with the discussions on containment rather than accommodation. She pointed out possibilities of
change because of the existence of three state highways on one side and a multimodal facility on the other.
Mr. Chave indicated that the Bell Walker report contained alternatives and a lot of background description
that is important to understand when looking at the transportation system. The recommended plan really
centers around Chapter 7. He feels if Chapter 7 is combined with Chapter 1 that you essentially have the
plan combined with the Planning Board's recommended policies which are in the yellow document.
Mr. Mattson summarized the statements that because of the way some things were done, we have an
unsatisfactory document due to internal conflicts. The Board members got the document very recently.
There are errors found that are not reflected on the errata sheet. The public has based their reactions on
what they have seen, a lot of which is erroneous. Mr. Mattson extended an apology to the public on behalf
of Bell Walker.
Councilmember Earling thanked the Planning Board for the good and hard work they did, acknowledged
that the document being used tonight was faulty, and that the fault was not that of the Planning Board.
Mayor Hall opened the public hearing.
Will Overington, 825 Ninth Avenue North, stated his belief that this is a great comprehensive
transportation plan. Unfortunately, it does not take into account local conditions or the wishes of local
residents. The basic philosophy of the plan is wrong. It's based on out of date thinking to speed the traffic
flow. It is now generally accepted that street improvements attract far greater traffic and you end up with a
much worse situation, with this being before getting the expected increase in population. Most of the streets
affected are lined on both sides by single family homes. Also, some of the proposals are dangerous --
making a four lane street from Ninth Avenue down to Third Avenue, which is a sure way to have an
accident; the section between 7th Avenue and 3rd Avenue cannot be widened because there are five homes
which would become uninhabitable; the proposal to make it four lanes from Five Corners down to Ninth
would have four lanes of traffic hitting two lanes of traffic at the intersection. Also, in item 4 in Chapter 7,
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Ninth Avenue from Casper to SR 104, talks about restriping three lanes. He asked about the point of
making three lanes if you're going to restrict it in certain parts. Mr. Overington feels Ninth Avenue
provides a satisfactory service as it is and should be left alone. He further noted for the record if the city
planners, city engineers and the city police had made comment. At all previous meetings, the items which
the residents were most concerned about were public safety, speeding, careless driving. In a word, traffic -
control. He said Edmonds residents expect the plan to discourage through traffic, channel ferry traffic onto
designated streets, control the speeding, and improve the safety of our streets.
Robin Wright, 1039 Walnut Street, thanked the Planning Board for the hard work. Her concern in looking
at generalities rather than specifics is that the primary emphasis is directed towards automobiles rather than
other modes of transportation. She questioned the lack of direction on walkways and bike trails in the Plan,
how traffic control devises would be used, and why such a small portion of the budget is allocated to
controlling traffic. She wants Edmonds as a retreat from the world.
Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, called Council's attention to the letter from Natalie Shippen who did a
great job with her questions. He questioned widening various roads. He also believes Council should adopt
a philosophy of containment and that four lanes mean freeway effect which means people travel faster. Mr.
Hertrich thinks the document needs several meetings, and he hopes the Council takes enough time on the
document to analyze everything that is there. He complimented those who originated the document for
staying with this very difficult task. He asked to reserve time later in the evening, when everyone is
through, to speak on another couple.of items.
Mayor Hall complimented Natalie Shippen of Euclid Avenue for her well prepared letter.
Rich Demeroutis, 921 Pine Street, questioned what impact there would be on property values if the roads
went to four lanes. He thinks this issue should be addressed. Certain residents will be impacted to get
impact off of others. He suggested re-education of citizens to alternative routes into and out of town.
Terese Colman, 17211 - 77th Avenue West, indicated that since the last plan she saw, this one is great.
She looks forward to meeting with Mr. Mattson for further discussion. She questioned speed and whether
there was space for walkways and bikeways if you have four lane roads.
Franz Munson, 612 Ninth Avenue, discussed parking on Ninth Avenue. He claimed this a very nice, and
highly taxed, neighborhood, and the citizens should not have to deal with the parking issue of a four lane
road. He thinks the only thing to be gained by the plan is a fast thoroughfare.
COUNCILMEMBER ROGER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BARBARA
FAHEY, TO EXTEND THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
Paul Perry, 300 Kasper Street, reminded Council that a year and a half ago he attended his first Council
meeting at which time Mayor Hall was presiding over this same issue. He summarized her opinion as being
interested in retaining the residential community of Edmonds. He feels that four lane streets would be quite
an infringement on that type of living.
Annette Jones, 341 Kasper, said she walks and knows the neighborhoods well. She thinks herself
somewhat of an authority on where traffic is now. When the street improvement was done on Kasper a few
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years ago, her neighborhood became a street. She is one of few on her street that has room for a guest to
park.
Joe Camden, 1021 A Avenue, said he brought his family to Edmonds for the tranquillity, but he now is
concerned with the safety of his children from speeding traffic past his home. -He commended the Planning
Board for the hard work done on the transportation plan. However, he also seeks an emphasis on traffic
throughput as opposed to maintaining neighborhood quality of life.
Dee Giguere, 1018 Walnut, thanked Melody Tereski, Ken Mattson and Rob Morrison for listening to the
neighborhood traffic control group and other individuals with a view toward finding solutions. She
expressed some of the same concerns as those before her. She noted some of the points on which she felt
the Bell Walker report did well and then summarized the alternatives presented. She said the plan was
available too late for the public to be able to comment on it. She recommended another hearing, and she
advised Council she had additional petitions to submit. She also would be happy to provide a database with
mailing labels for all of those names. She suggested the City send the same form she received in the mail.
She also proposed that this segment of the video tape of the meeting be reaired as a public service
announcement advertising the hearing. She finished by stating that Bell Walker in Chapter 5, page 7, did a
good job of summarizing the conflicts surrounding the transportation element.
Kay Green, 1139 Ninth Avenue South, questioned whether the signal improvements program had been
finalized. She thinks that stop lights would make a smog problem even more prevalent than what is
currently experienced at the four-way stops.
Mr. Mattson explained the result of tonight's meeting was what he had feared because of the bad
information that was sent out. He indicated that all the items pointed out tonight would be corrected. He
asked everyone to come and get the revised document in two weeks. Edmonds is a small town which
equals two lanes, not four lanes. He also advised that removal of parking on Ninth was not going to be in
their final recommendation. He explained the three lanes as being two lanes with left turn lanes at key
intersections.
Mr. Chave stressed his hope that people will take a close look at Figure 17 which is the recommended
arterial system. There are now two classes of arterials. He described some of the changes. Any time you
take parking away from a street is a separate decision process. This plan does not automatically trigger any
kind of a decision like that. Mr. Chave said the matter of the two lane streets with three lanes turning at key
intersections where there is volume or need is one of the changes the Planning Board insisted on. Mr.
Chave suggested that after the next part of the hearing scheduling be discussed.
Mayor Hall asked about turnaround time for Staff. Mr. Chave indicated some of the comments tonight
were holdover comments from the previous drafts. It will take at least a week to get the corrections into the
draft. He suggested a hearing for the first meeting in May, but if Council wishes discussion, it should not
wait until the next reading to do so. Mr. Chave stated that policy had not even been considered yet, and it
is absolutely critical to have agreement on the policy direction. Two weeks out there is an hour reserved
during which these discussions could be held.
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Balance of Plan
Mr. Chave suggested that the other elements be considered at one time. He said there had been very little
change; the major change in utilities has been the update of the water system plan. The sewer and
stormwater plans are readoptions of what we already have. Discussions can be scheduled at either a
meeting two weeks hence or at a work meeting.
Roger Hertrich,.1020 Puget Drive, discussed page 36 of the document regarding beautification and urban
design in the city. He called specific attention to (b)(5) on page 36 and (c)(3)(a) on page 38 on waterfront
concepts. Paragraph (c)(3) discusses the uses of landscaping. Mr. Hertrich feels more can be done. He
would like to utilize landscaping to soften the appearance of downtown. Mr. Hertrich then discussed utility
landscaping from page 41. He feels rules should be established. In conclusion he referred to capital
facilities needs as shown on page 52. He recently met with the consultant, Arvilla Ohlde and some other
people to discuss the possible locations of the aquatic complex. He thinks the location listed as Edmonds
High School should read Bowl Area.
The public portion of the hearing was closed
Council President Petruzzi questioned the amounts shown on page 52. Mr. Mar responded that one of the
things looked at on the administration building was to allow additional funds in case they are needed. Mr.
Petruzzi questioned whether wording such as "estimated capital cost" should be used on top of the caption.
Mr. Mar reiterated that all the items listed were estimated amounts. City Attorney Snyder said the GMA
says to have an estimated cost and speaks in terms of the capital improvement as well as financing. It was
suggested "estimated maximum" be used. It was Council President Petruzzi said that if there is a
recommendation from the Board on the recommendation of the building, that our estimated capital cost not
exceed $5 million gross.
Mr. Mar was asked about the costs listed for the multimodal project. He indicated that it is not intended for
the dollars to be shown on the plan to include anything more than the preliminary engineering, the EIS, and
any design efforts. There are no right-of-way acquisition costs or construction costs in there for that time
frame. Council was reminded that it has the option of amending the plan every 12 months.
Other figures were discussed. Mr. Chave suggested that another session may be needed in order to address
all the Council's questions, that transportation only be dealt with in two weeks, and the rest considered in
three weeks. It was noted that if questions could be posed in advance, answers could be more quickly
provided. Council President Petruzzi requested Council to submit all questions directly to Barb Mehlert,
with copies to the other Councilmembers.
7. UPDATE BY _COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PAUL MAR REGARDING
i TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND FUNDING FOR THE MULTIMODAL PROJECT
Community Services Director Paul Mar requested because of the hour to continue the showing of the
concept drawings which tie in to some degree with transportation. He reminded Council that on April 27
there is an open house in which some of these diagrams will be displayed for the public. Mr. Mar asked for
15 minutes on April 18 to go over them. Council President Petruzzi asked Deputy City Clerk Chase to
schedule the time.
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Mr. Mar then introduced the suggested logo for the multimodal project based on the Oversight Committee,
the Citizen's Advisory Committee and testing with his staff.
Councilmember Myers remarked that this matter should be placed earlier on the agenda.
Mayor Hall introduced County Councilmember Gary Nelson.
City Attorney Snyder suggested discussion be held at a work meeting on rule changes brought up at the
time of the decision to televise the meetings regarding audience participation and other aspects of Council's
d meetings.
Council President Petruzzi indicated he had recently spoken with a couple of Councilmembers, and he
thinks everyone is concerned about the length of the meetings. Something has to be devised as to how to
control the meetings. Council President Petruzzi asked that the matter be placed on the next work
meeting agenda for 15 minutes.
Mayor Hall discussed the three minute rule and the fact there must be a compromise.
Councilmember Earling expressed his growing concern over state and federal funding. He would like to
meet at some point to have a realistic discussion with those who can give Council information on the reality
of some of those monies being available and whether they will be accessible and in the amounts that we
q, need for a project the size of the multimodal facility, no matter where it is located. Mr. Mar responded that
y there are a couple of members on the consulting team that are knowledgeable in that area; we also have
contacts within the State Department of Transportation and maybe some of the legislative folks that might
be able to shed some light for us. He hopes to do that in May.
10 A. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ATTORNEY FEES
Council President Petruzzi announced that the Mayor has requested an appropriation of an additional
$2,000 for attorney fees dealing with the negotiations with Fire District 1.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOM PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BILL
KASPER, TO APPROPRIATE $2,000 TO BE USED FOR CONTINUED NEGOTIATIONS WITH
FIRE DISTRICT 1 AND THAT THE MONEY BE TAKEN FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY
FUND. MOTION CARRIED.
7. MAYOR
Mayor Hall called attention to a memo from Paul Mar regarding input to discussion of the Council -
Committee system. She next referred to a memo appointing Christine Weed as Cultural Arts Coordinator
as of April 1. And, she referred to a memo from Chief Tom Miller regarding the Police Department Traffic
Enforcement Program. Mayor Hall also indicated there had been an excellent meeting on economic
development that was well attended. The South County Mayors met with Mayor Ed Hanson today at Noon,
and after met with more officials in a brainstorming session regarding the RTA. She showed the photo
from "Evening Magazine" with the caption "Evening Magazine congratulates the City of Edmonds, Winner
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Most Friendly Town two years in a row 1993-94". Mayor Hall wished to publicly thank the Edmonds In
Bloom project.
8. COUNCIL
Council President Petruzzi reiterated Mayor Hall's comments concerning the beautification project. He
noted the Edmonds Visitors Bureau played a big part in that. He relayed special thanks to Carolyn Johnson
for her efforts.
Council President Petruzzi asked Council permission to use Councilmember Kasper's expertise in
commercial real estate to help on the due diligence side of the acquisition. He would also like Mr. Kasper
to review various different items such as warranties, contract lists, rent controls, personal property lists, and
different things of that nature. There was no objection from Council. The hearing on the purchase of the
building needs to be scheduled for May 2. He reminded Council of the 20-day timing on getting through
the necessary steps.
Councilmember Myers congratulated Councilmember Barbara Fahey for organizing the meeting of the
Economic Development Committee. He said it was well done, well attended, and there was a lot of
enthusiasm for getting a viable plan going for the city.
Councilmember Hall wanted to make sure that the response date of April 7 was met on the Fair Housing
Complaint. City Attorney Snyder advised that he needs to revise the draft of the answer which will be filed
tomorrow. Mr. Hall also expressed his condolences to Captain Bill Angel's family and acknowledged that
police and fire personnel were wearing black ribbons over their badges in a show of unity. Capt. Angel was
a very nice man and very professional.
Councilmember Fahey reported further on the Economic Development Committee which was attended by
30 people. She thanked Mayor Hall for participating and giving her comments. There was a good cross-
section of retailers, various people focused on economic development, representatives from the hospital, the
Chamber, etc. There was a very strong sense that it was time for us to move forward in a very positive way
putting together a comprehensive plan of action. A 7-person Steering Committee was -formed with
representation from the City, the Chamber, the Port, from developers, from merchants and from the cultural
arts. They will meet on a weekly basis. Councilmember Fahey also reiterated what Council President
Petruzzi said about Carolyn Johnson's efforts with the photography in the buildings (The Phantom Gallery
Program). It was totally on her own effort.
Councilmember Nordquist asked City Attorney Snyder about the articles that had been in the paper
regarding topless dancing and the Bellevue ordinance. It was his understanding Edmonds was going to
come forward with something. Mr. Snyder says he has been on the agenda and postponed three times. He
is now scheduled for April 18. There is a packet for distribution and review prior to the meeting. Mr.
Snyder said they were now excluded from Bellevue and there are few areas left where an establishment
could locate.
Councilmember Earling said that with regard to the RTA, he wanted to thank the Mayor and three other
Council members who were able to attend the meeting in Everett. He also called attention to a meeting to
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be held in this room from 5-7:30 p.m. on April 17 which will have a broader -based invitation list. The
meeting on the 17th will include all elected officials in addition to individuals in the private sector who are
interested in transportation issues, and from the business community. He invited all to attend.
Regarding the discussion during the multimodal presentation regarding the format of Council meetings, he
hopes Council takes a long look not just at the audience portion, but the length of the Council meetings. He
thinks Council needs to take a serious look at the way the whole meeting is formatted and try to
constructively better contain the time element that we deal with every week.
Qy Paul Mar reported 15,000 questionnaires have been mailed for the consumer portion of the cable television
survey. He is expecting a high return rate.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:03 p.m.
THE ORIGINAL SIGNED COPY OF THESE MINUTES, AS WELL AS A TAPED RECORDING OF ALL
COUNCIL MEETINGS, CAN BE FOUND IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
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APRIL 4, 1995
SPECIAL MEETING
6:40 P.M. - EXECUTIVE SESSION ON A LEGAL MATTER
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. (10 Min.) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 1995 (postponed from 3/28/95)
(C) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 1995
(D) APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANTS #951352 THRU #951479 FOR WEEK OF MARCH 27, 1995
(E) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES. FROM VERNE J. MATRIOTTI ($50.00 APPROX.)
AND DON R. HERMAN ($150,000.00)
(F) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS TO REPLACE UNIT #29, A 1984 GRIMMER SCHMIDT AIR
COMPRESSOR
(G) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE 6 NEOTRONICS MINI -GAS DETECTORS FROM SAHLBERG SAFETY
SUPPLY, INC. ($13,032.00)
(H) AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CODE PUBLISHING
CORPORATION FOR CODIFICATION SERVICES
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE TREATMENT PLANT OUTFALL PROJECT
(J) PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM ON CELLULAR TOWERS (from
March 28, 1995)
3. AUDIENCE
4. (5Min.) PRESENTATION OF AWARD FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
5. (15Min.) PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION RECEIVED AT PUBLIC MEETING ON AQUATIC FACILITY
FEASIBILITY
6. (10Min.) UPDATE FROM THE FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE OF THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT
7. (6 Min.) ACKNOWLEDGE REQUEST BY ADJACENT RESIDENTS TO EXPAND BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPOSED
"SHERWOOD VILLAGE - WOODWAY MEADOWS - HOLIDAY HILL" ANNEXATION (AX-95-24)
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 4, 1995
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8. (10 Mtn) DISCUSSION ON CITY COUNCIL INTENT TO PURCHASE A THREE-STORY BUILDING AND ADJACENT
PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 121 FIFTH AVENUE NORTH, EDMONDS FOR PURPOSE OF USE AS
EDMONDS CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR AND/OR CITY
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE THE PROPOSED PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT. -
9. (90Min.) HEARING ON UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN — INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, CAPITAL
FACILITIES PLAN, AND OTHER ELEMENTS
10. (10 Min.) UPDATE BY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PAUL MAR REGARDING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
AND FUNDING FOR THE MULTIMODAL PROJECT
11. (5 Min.) MAYOR
12. (15 Min.) COUNCIL
Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City Clerk at 771-0245 with 24 hours'
advance notice for special accommodations. The Council Agenda appears on Chambers Cable, Channel 32. Delayed
telecast of this Meeting appears the following Wednesday evening at 7.00 p.m. on Channel 36, and the following Friday
and Monday at noon on Channel 32.